diff --git "a/TinyStories_132.txt" "b/TinyStories_132.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_132.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +She ran after him and shouted, "Stop! Give me my backpack! You are mean!" The big pupil did not stop. He threw her backpack in a trash can. He said, "Quit chasing me. You are silly. Your backpack is trash." He laughed and ran away again. + +Lily was very sad and angry. She cried and went to the trash can. She took out her backpack. It was dirty and torn. Some of her papers and colors were missing. She felt like quitting drawing. + +But then, she saw a teacher. The teacher saw her and said, "What happened, Lily? Why are you crying?" Lily told her what the big pupil did. The teacher was sorry and angry. She said, "That was very wrong. He should not do that. Come with me. I will help you." + +The teacher took Lily to her classroom. She gave her a new backpack, new papers, and new colors. She said, "You are a good pupil, Lily. You are not a baby. You are a good drawer. Do not quit drawing. Keep drawing what you like. I will hang your drawings on the wall. They are beautiful." + +Lily smiled and thanked the teacher. She felt happy again. She opened her new backpack and started drawing. She drew a big heart and wrote, "Thank you, teacher." She gave it to the teacher. The teacher hugged her and said, "You are welcome, Lily. You are very sweet." Lily felt proud and happy. She did not quit drawing. She kept drawing. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. They also liked to collect leaves that had different colors. They put them in a big pile and jumped on them. + +"Look, Lily, I found a red leaf. It is very pretty," Tom said. He showed Lily his leaf. + +"I like it, Tom. But I like this yellow leaf more. It is very bright," Lily said. She showed Tom her leaf. + +They both liked their leaves. They thought they were very valuable. They wanted to keep them and take them home. + +But then, a big wind came. It blew very hard and made a loud noise. The wind took their leaves and threw them in the air. Tom and Lily tried to catch them, but they could not. They saw their leaves fly away and fall on the ground. + +"Oh no, our leaves are gone!" Tom cried. + +"Tom, don't be sad. We can find more leaves," Lily said. + +"But they are not the same. They are not as valuable," Tom said. + +Lily hugged Tom. She said, "Tom, the leaves are not valuable. They are just leaves. You are valuable. You are my friend. And I am your friend. Friends are more valuable than leaves." + +Tom smiled. He said, "You are right, Lily. Friends are more valuable than leaves. Thank you for being my friend." + +They hugged each other. They felt happy. They did not care about the leaves anymore. They went to play some more. They were quiet and did not make a loud noise. They did not want the wind to take them away. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But today, they are sleepy. They did not sleep well last night. They heard a loud noise outside their window. It was a big truck. + +Mama says it is time for a nap. She takes them to their room. She gives them each a hug and a kiss. She says, "Sleep well, my loves. I will be back soon." + +Lily and Ben lie down on their beds. They close their eyes. But they cannot sleep. They hear the truck again. It makes a beep-beep sound. It makes them jump. + +Lily opens her eyes. She sees Ben. He is frowning. He does not like the noise. He says, "Lily, I want to play. I do not want to nap. The truck is too loud." + +Lily nods. She does not want to nap either. She says, "Me too, Ben. Let's play. Maybe the truck will go away." + +They get up from their beds. They tiptoe to the door. They open it a little bit. They peek outside. They see Mama. She is in the kitchen. She is making a cake. She does not see them. + +Lily and Ben smile. They make a motion with their hands. They signal to each other. They say, "Shh, shh. Let's go." They sneak out of their room. They run to the living room. They find their toys and books. They start to play. They forget about the truck. They forget about the nap. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were very happy. They were going on vacation with Mom and Dad. They packed their bags and toys in the car. Mom gave them each a snack and a drink. + +They drove for a long time. They saw cows, trees, and bridges. Lily and Ben sang songs and played games. They asked Mom and Dad many questions. Mom and Dad were helpful. They told them about the place they were going to. + +They arrived at the hotel. It was big and shiny. They got out of the car and took their bags and toys. They went to the lobby. There was a big door with a button. Mom pushed the button. The door opened. It was an elevator. Lily and Ben had never seen an elevator before. They were curious. + +They went inside the elevator. Mom pushed another button. The door closed. The elevator moved up. Lily and Ben felt funny. They giggled. The elevator stopped. The door opened. They were on their floor. They walked to their room. Mom opened the door with a card. They went inside. + +The room was nice and cozy. There were two beds, a TV, a table, and a window. Lily and Ben jumped on the beds. They were soft and bouncy. They looked out the window. They saw a pool, a playground, and a beach. They were excited. + +Mom and Dad smiled. They were happy to see Lily and Ben having fun. They said they could go to the pool, the playground, and the beach later. They said they had to unpack and rest first. Lily and Ben agreed. They were tired from the long drive. They hugged Mom and Dad. They said they loved them. They said they were glad they were on vacation. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big dollhouse with many rooms and furniture. They liked to pretend they were a family living in the dollhouse. + +One day, they decided to play school in the dollhouse. Lily wanted to be the teacher and Ben wanted to be the student. Lily put on a hat and glasses and took a book and a ruler. Ben took a pencil and a paper and sat on a small chair in front of a table. + +"Good morning, class," Lily said in a loud voice. "Today we will learn about flowers. Flowers are delicate and pretty. They have many colors and shapes. They need water and sun to grow. Do you have any questions?" + +Ben raised his hand. "Yes, teacher, I have a question," he said. "Can I go to the bathroom?" + +Lily frowned. "No, you cannot go to the bathroom. You have to seat and listen to my lecture. You are a bad student. You have to pay attention and learn." + +Ben felt angry. He did not like Lily's lecture. He did not care about flowers. He wanted to play something else. He did not want to seat and listen. He wanted to go to the bathroom. + +He stood up and threw his pencil and paper on the floor. "I don't want to play school. I want to play cars. You are a mean teacher. You are boring. I'm going to the bathroom." + +Lily was shocked. She did not like Ben's behavior. He was rude and noisy. He ruined her lecture. He did not respect her. She wanted to teach him a lesson. + +She grabbed her ruler and ran after him. "Come back here, you naughty student. You have to seat and listen. You have to apologize. You have to obey me." + +They chased each other around the dollhouse, shouting and arguing. They knocked over the furniture and the toys. They made a big mess. + +Their mother heard the noise and came to see what was going on. She saw the dollhouse in chaos and the twins fighting. She was not happy. + +She took the ruler from Lily and the hat and glasses from Ben. She made them seat on the couch and gave them a lecture. She told them they had to share and play nicely. She told them they had to be gentle and polite. She told them they had to clean up the dollhouse and say sorry to each other. + +Lily and Ben felt sorry. They knew they had done wrong. They hugged each other and said sorry. They went to the dollhouse and cleaned up the mess. They decided to play something else. They decided to play family. They agreed that Lily would be the mother and Ben would be the father. They smiled and had fun. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Anna wants to go first. She runs to the slide and climbs up. Ben waits for his turn. + +But Anna is not careful. She slides too fast and falls off. She hurts her knee and cries. Ben runs to help her. He sees blood on her knee. He is scared. He remembers his mom has a bandage in her bag. He goes to get it. + +He comes back with the bandage and puts it on Anna's knee. He says, "Don't cry, Anna. It will be okay. The bandage will make it better." Anna stops crying. She says, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. You are very kind." Ben smiles. He says, "You are welcome, Anna. I love you. You are my friend." + +They hug each other. They feel better. They decide to play something else. They find a swing and take turns. They have fun. They are happy. + +The sun goes down. They are sleepy. They say goodbye to each other and go home with their moms. They have a good night's sleep. They dream of playing in the park again. + +The moral of the story is: Friends help each other and love each other. They make each other happy. +Lily was a creative girl who liked to make things with her toys. She had a lot of dolls, but her favorite was a princess doll with a pink dress and a crown. She played with her princess doll every day and made up stories about her adventures. + +One day, Lily wanted to make a new dress for her princess doll. She found some paper, scissors, glue and glitter in her room and started to cut and stick. She was very happy with her work and showed it to her mom. "Look, mom, I made a new dress for my princess!" she said proudly. + +Mom smiled and said, "That's very creative, Lily, but you know you have to be careful with glue and glitter. They can spoil your doll and make a mess." She helped Lily clean up the paper and scissors and put them away. She told Lily to let the glue dry before she played with her princess doll again. + +Lily nodded and put her princess doll on her bed. She went to the kitchen to have a snack. She did not see her little brother Tommy sneak into her room. Tommy was curious and liked to touch everything. He saw the princess doll on the bed and picked it up. He saw the glitter on the paper dress and thought it was pretty. He wanted to have some glitter too. He pulled the paper dress off the doll and rubbed it on his face and hair. He did not know the glue was still wet and sticky. + +Lily came back to her room and saw Tommy with her princess doll. She was very angry and sad. She saw the paper dress was torn and the glitter was all over Tommy and the bed. She saw her princess doll had no dress and no crown. She cried and said, "Tommy, you spoiled my princess! You are a bad boy!" She ran to mom and told her what happened. + +Mom came to the room and saw the mess. She was not happy either. She scolded Tommy and made him apologize to Lily. She helped Lily clean up the glitter and find the crown. She told Lily she was sorry her princess doll was spoiled, but she could still play with her and make her a new dress. She hugged Lily and said, "You are a very creative girl, Lily, and I love you. You can make your princess doll beautiful again." Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you too." She hugged her princess doll and hoped Tommy would not touch her things again. +Ben likes to sail. He has a toy boat that he plays with in the bath. He makes waves with his hand and pretends he is a captain. He says, "Ahoy, matey! Where are we going today?" + +One day, he finds a big book in his room. It has pictures of many places and animals. He opens the book and sees a page with a big blue sea and a sailboat. He says, "Wow, this looks like fun! I want to sail there!" + +He puts his toy boat on the page and climbs on it. He feels a breeze and hears a splash. He looks around and sees that he is in the book. He is sailing on the sea. He sees dolphins, whales, and seagulls. He says, "Hello, friends! Do you want to sail with me?" + +He has a great time sailing and exploring. He learns new things and makes new friends. He feels happy and comfortable. He says, "This is the best adventure ever!" + +But soon, he hears his mom calling him. She says, "Ben, it's time for dinner. Come out of the bath, please." He says, "Oh, no! I have to go back." + +He says goodbye to his friends and thanks them for sailing with him. He sails back to the page and jumps off the boat. He closes the book and puts it on his shelf. He says, "I will come back soon, I promise." + +He dries himself and puts on his clothes. He runs to the kitchen and hugs his mom. He says, "Mom, I had a wonderful sail today. Can I tell you about it?" She says, "Of course, my dear. I can't wait to hear your story." +Lily liked to play with her sword. It was made of wood and had a shiny star on it. She pretended to be a brave knight who fought dragons and monsters. She had a lot of fun with her sword. + +One day, she saw a big dog in the park. It was black and had sharp teeth. It barked loudly and ran towards her. Lily was scared. She grabbed her sword and tried to scare the dog away. But the dog was not afraid. It jumped on Lily and bit her sword. It broke the sword in half and threw it away. Lily cried. She felt helpless. + +Her mom heard her cry and ran to help her. She picked up Lily and hugged her. She saw the dog and shouted at it. The dog ran away. Mom checked Lily for wounds. She had some scratches and bruises, but nothing serious. Mom said they had to go home and put some medicine on them. Lily nodded. She was sad and hurt. + +She looked at her broken sword. It was her favorite toy. She loved her sword. She wanted to play with it again. But it was gone. The dog had ruined it. Lily sighed. She wished she had a real sword. A real sword that could fight a big dog. A real sword that would not break. A real sword that would make her happy. But she did not have a real sword. She only had a broken sword. And a broken heart. +Lila was a little girl who liked to dream. She dreamed of many things, like flying in the sky, swimming with fish, or playing with fairies. Sometimes she dreamed of being a mule, because mules were strong and could carry heavy things. + +One day, Lila went to the farm with her mom and dad. She saw many animals, like cows, pigs, chickens, and horses. She also saw a mule, who was brown and had long ears. Lila wanted to pet the mule, so she ran to him and said hello. + +The mule looked at Lila and made a loud noise. He said, "Hee-haw, hee-haw!" Lila was scared and ran back to her mom and dad. The other animals laughed at the mule and Lila. They said, "What a silly mule, he scared the little girl. What a silly girl, she wanted to be a mule." + +Lila felt embarrassed and sad. She did not like the animals laughing at her and the mule. She wished she could dream of something else. She hugged her mom and dad and said, "I don't want to be a mule anymore. I want to be a princess." + +Her mom and dad smiled and said, "You can be anything you want, Lila. You can dream of being a princess, or a doctor, or a teacher, or anything else. But remember, you are always our little girl, and we love you very much." + +Lila felt happy and said, "I love you too, mom and dad. Thank you for taking me to the farm. Maybe next time, the mule will be nice to me." +Tom and Lily were going to fly in a big plane with their mom and dad. They were very excited to see their grandma and grandpa, who lived far away. They packed their bags and toys and went to the airport. + +At the airport, there were many people and noises. Tom and Lily saw other big planes and small planes. They also saw some birds and dogs. They liked to watch them and point at them. They followed their mom and dad to a place where they had to show their tickets and bags. + +But then, something happened that made Tom and Lily feel fearful. A man who was standing in front of them started to sneeze. He sneezed very loud and very hard. He sneezed so much that his nose became red and wet. He did not cover his mouth or nose with his hand or a tissue. He just sneezed and sneezed and sneezed. + +Tom and Lily did not like the man's sneezes. They thought they were gross and scary. They did not want to get near him or his germs. They hid behind their mom and dad and held their hands. They hoped the man would stop sneezing soon. + +Their mom and dad saw that Tom and Lily were fearful. They tried to calm them down and make them feel safe. They told them that the man was sick and needed to see a doctor. They told them that they would not get sick if they washed their hands and wore their masks. They told them that they would soon board the plane and fly to their grandma and grandpa, who were waiting for them with hugs and kisses. + +Tom and Lily listened to their mom and dad and felt a little better. They still did not like the man's sneezes, but they knew they were not in danger. They washed their hands and wore their masks. They smiled and said thank you to the people who checked their tickets and bags. They walked with their mom and dad to the gate, where they saw their big plane. They were ready to fly and have fun. +Ben and Lily were playing in the sand. They had a bucket and a spade each. They wanted to make a big castle with towers and walls. Ben worked hard and dug a lot of sand. Lily worked hard and made shapes with the bucket. + +But then, Lily saw Ben's spade. It was bigger and shinier than hers. She wanted to have it. She thought it would make her castle better. She took Ben's spade when he was not looking. She put her spade in his place. + +Ben came back and saw his spade was gone. He saw Lily had it. He was angry. He said, "That is my spade! Give it back!" He tried to grab it from Lily. Lily said, "No, it is mine now! I found it!" She held it tight. They pulled and pushed. The spade broke in two. + +Ben and Lily both cried. They had no spade now. They could not make their castle. They looked at their broken spade. They felt sad and sorry. They said, "We are sorry. We were mean. We should share." + +They hugged and made up. They used the bucket and the broken spade to finish their castle. They added shells and stones to make it pretty. They saw a bird fly over their castle. It was graceful and beautiful. They smiled and said, "We like our castle. We like our friend." They played happily in the sand. +Anna was going to start school tomorrow. She was nervous. She did not know the other kids or the teacher. She did not want to leave her mom and dad. + +She told her mom how she felt. Her mom hugged her and said, "I know, sweetie. It is okay to be nervous. But school is fun. You will learn new things and make new friends. And I will be here to pick you up when school is over. I promise." + +Anna still felt nervous, but she trusted her mom. She asked her mom, "Can I take my teddy bear with me?" Her mom said, "Of course. Teddy can help you feel brave and cozy. But you have to promise me something too. You have to promise me that you will try to be friendly and polite to the other kids and the teacher. Can you do that?" + +Anna nodded. She said, "I promise, mom. I will try to be friendly and polite. And I will have fun." She hugged her mom and her teddy bear. She felt a little less nervous. + +The next day, Anna went to school with her mom and her teddy bear. She was still a little nervous, but she remembered her mom's promise and her own promise. She smiled at the other kids and the teacher. She listened to the stories and the songs. She played with the blocks and the crayons. She made a new friend named Lily. She had fun. + +She did not worry anymore. She was happy. +Tom and Lily are playing in the park. They see a big statue of a man on a horse. The statue is dry and gray. They want to touch it. + +"Can we go to the statue?" Lily asks Tom. + +"OK, but be careful. It is very high," Tom says. + +They run to the statue and look up. The man on the horse has a hat and a sword. He looks strong and brave. The horse has a long tail and a shiny coat. He looks fast and proud. + +"Wow, he is so cool!" Tom says. + +"I like the horse. He is so pretty!" Lily says. + +They reach out their hands and touch the statue. It is cold and hard. They feel the bumps and lines on the metal. They wonder how the statue was made. + +"Who is he?" Lily asks Tom. + +"I don't know. Maybe he was a king or a hero," Tom says. + +"Maybe he was a friend of the horse," Lily says. + +They smile and hug the statue. They pretend they are riding the horse with the man. They feel happy and free. They like the statue. +Anna likes to drink milk. She has a silver cup with a green lid. She drinks milk every morning and every night. She likes how the milk makes her feel strong and happy. + +One day, Anna's silver cup is gone. She looks everywhere for it. She asks her mom and dad, but they do not know where it is. She feels sad and thirsty. She does not want to drink milk from a different cup. + +She goes to her room and sees her brother, Ben. Ben is playing with her silver cup. He has filled it with water and is pretending to drink it. He has also put stickers on the green lid. Anna is very angry. She runs to Ben and tries to take her cup back. + +"Ben, give me my cup! That is my cup, not yours!" she shouts. + +"No, it is mine now! I like this cup. It is shiny and pretty. Go away!" Ben shouts back. + +They pull and tug on the cup. The water spills on the floor. The stickers fall off the lid. The cup breaks in two. Anna and Ben both start to cry. + +Mom and dad hear the noise and come to the room. They see the mess and the broken cup. They are not happy. They scold Anna and Ben for fighting and breaking the cup. They tell them to say sorry to each other and to share their toys. + +Anna and Ben feel sorry. They hug each other and say sorry. They help mom and dad clean up the mess. They promise to be nice and not fight again. + +Mom and dad give them each a new cup. Anna's cup is pink with a blue lid. Ben's cup is yellow with a red lid. They both like their new cups. They drink milk together and smile. They are happy again. +Lily and Tom were very happy. They were going on a holiday with Mum and Dad. They packed their bags and got in the car. They drove for a long time and saw many things. They saw cows and sheep and trees and houses. + +They arrived at a big house near the sea. It was their holiday home. They ran inside and looked around. There were two beds, one for Lily and one for Tom. There was a sofa, a table, a TV and a fireplace. There was also a kitchen and a bathroom. Lily and Tom liked the holiday home. + +The next day, they went to the beach. They played in the sand and made a castle. They found some shells and stones and put them on the castle. They saw some other children and said hello. But the other children were rude. They laughed at Lily and Tom and kicked their castle. They said their castle was ugly and their shells and stones were silly. Lily and Tom felt sad and angry. + +They ran back to Mum and Dad and told them what happened. Mum and Dad hugged them and said they were sorry. They said the other children were wrong and mean. They said Lily and Tom's castle was beautiful and their shells and stones were special. They said they were proud of them and loved them. + +They decided to go for a walk and see the sea. They put on their coats and hats and gloves. It was very cold and windy. They shivered as they walked. They saw the waves and the boats and the birds. They heard the sound of the sea and the wind. They felt the spray of the water and the sand on their feet. They smiled and held hands. They forgot about the rude children and enjoyed their holiday. They were happy. +Sara loves to run. She runs in the park, in the yard, and in the house. She runs with her dog, Max, who is cute and fast. Sara wants to join a race with other kids who love to run. + +One day, she sees a poster on the wall. It says, "Kids Race! Come and join the fun!" Sara is very happy. She asks her mom if she can join the race. Her mom says yes, and they go to the park where the race is. + +Sara sees many kids who are ready to run. Some are big, some are small, some are wearing red, some are wearing blue. Sara wears her favorite green shirt and her new shoes. She feels excited and nervous. + +The race starts with a loud whistle. Sara runs as fast as she can. She passes some kids, and some kids pass her. She sees Max cheering for her on the side. She smiles and runs faster. She wants to win the race. + +Sara reaches the finish line. She looks at the clock. She did it! She ran very fast and beat her own time. She is proud of herself. She gets a medal and a hug from her mom. She also gets a lick from Max. Sara is very happy. She loves to run and join races. +Sara was very happy today. She had a new dress that was pink and wide. It had flowers and ribbons on it. She wanted to show it to her friend Lily. + +She ran to Lily's house and knocked on the door. Lily's mom opened it and smiled. + +"Hello, Sara. Do you want to play with Lily?" she asked. + +"Yes, please. I have something to show her," Sara said. + +She went inside and found Lily in her room. Lily was playing with her dolls. + +"Hi, Sara. What do you want to show me?" Lily asked. + +Sara twirled around and showed her dress. + +"Look at my new dress. It is pink and wide. Do you like it?" Sara asked. + +Lily looked at Sara's dress and nodded. + +"It is very pretty. I like the flowers and the ribbons. Where did you get it?" Lily asked. + +Sara smiled and said, "My grandma made it for me. She is very good at sewing. She said it is a special dress for a special girl." + +Lily hugged Sara and said, "You are a special girl, Sara. And a good friend. Can I try your dress?" + +Sara nodded and said, "Yes, you can. But be careful. It is very wide. You might trip on it." + +Lily and Sara took turns trying the dress. They had fun pretending to be princesses and fairies. They also played with their dolls and had a tea party. + +They did not mention the time or the weather. They only cared about their dress and their friendship. They were very happy. +Lily and Ben like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is a big tiger. The tiger is soft and orange and black. It has a long tail and sharp teeth, but it is not mean. It is a nice tiger. + +One day, Lily and Ben want to use the tiger to play pretend. They take the tiger to the garden and make a jungle. They hide behind the bushes and make noises like the tiger. They have fun and laugh a lot. + +But then, the tiger gets dirty. It has mud and grass and bugs on it. Lily and Ben are sad. They do not want a dirty tiger. They want a clean tiger. They take the tiger to the house and ask their mom for help. + +Mom is kind and helps them. She puts the tiger in the sink and washes it with soap and water. She rubs the mud and grass and bugs off. She rinses the tiger and squeezes the water out. She puts the tiger in the sun to dry. + +Soon, the tiger is clean again. It is soft and orange and black. It has a long tail and sharp teeth, but it is not mean. It is a nice tiger. Lily and Ben are happy. They hug the tiger and thank their mom. They take the tiger to their room and play more pretend. They love their tiger. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the big house. The big house has many rooms. Some rooms are fun. Some rooms are scary. + +One day, Tom and Mia find a new room. It is a chamber. It is dark and cold. They see a big door. They want to open it. + +"Let's see what is behind the door," Tom says. + +"OK, but be careful," Mia says. + +They stretch their arms and push the door. The door is heavy. They push harder. The door makes a loud noise. It opens a little bit. + +Tom and Mia peek inside. They see a big animal. It has fur and claws and teeth. It is a bear. The bear is sleeping. + +"Wow, look at the bear!" Tom says. + +"Shh, don't wake it up!" Mia says. + +But it is too late. The bear hears them. It opens its eyes. It sees Tom and Mia. It growls. + +Tom and Mia are scared. They want to run away. But the door is weak. It falls down. It blocks the way. + +"Help, help!" Tom and Mia scream. + +The bear stands up. It walks towards them. It is hungry. + +Tom and Mia hug each other. They close their eyes. They hope someone will save them. +Lila and Sam were lost in the big sand. They had walked away from their camp to look for pretty rocks, but they forgot the way back. They were very thirsty and tired. They saw a green spot far away and hoped it was water and trees. They ran towards it as fast as they could. + +But when they got closer, they saw it was not water and trees. It was a big snake with green scales and red eyes. It was lying on a pile of bones and rocks. It saw Lila and Sam and hissed loudly. It was hungry and wanted to eat them. Lila and Sam were very scared and tried to run away, but the snake was faster and slithered after them. + +They saw an elderly man sitting on a camel nearby. He had a long beard and a hat. He looked kind and wise. They hoped he would help them and shouted for him. But the man did not hear them. He was listening to music on his headphones. He did not see the snake or the children. He was happy and relaxed. + +The snake caught up with Lila and Sam and wrapped itself around them. It squeezed them hard and bit them with its sharp teeth. They cried and screamed, but no one heard them. The snake swallowed them whole and licked its lips. It was full and satisfied. + +The man on the camel finished his song and looked around. He saw the snake and the bones and the rocks. He realized it was not an oasis, but a trap. He felt sorry for the children, but he could not do anything. He turned his camel around and rode away. He hoped he would find a real oasis soon. He was thirsty and tired. +Lily was a curious girl who liked to organize her toys. She had many toys, but her favorite was a big elephant. She liked to pretend that the elephant was her friend and they went on adventures together. + +One day, Lily's mom told her that they were going to visit the zoo. Lily was very excited, because she wanted to see the real elephants. She asked her mom if she could bring her toy elephant with her. Her mom said yes, but she had to be careful not to lose it. + +At the zoo, Lily saw many animals, but she was most interested in the elephants. She held her toy elephant close to her chest and watched the big elephants eat, play, and splash water. She wondered if they would like her toy elephant too. + +She saw a fence that separated the visitors from the elephants. She thought that maybe she could get closer to the elephants if she climbed over the fence. She was very curious and did not listen to her mom, who told her to stay away from the fence. She put her toy elephant on the ground and started to climb. + +But as soon as she reached the top of the fence, she heard a loud trumpet. She looked down and saw that one of the elephants had picked up her toy elephant with its trunk and was swinging it in the air. Lily was scared and cried out for her toy elephant. She tried to get down from the fence, but she slipped and fell. + +Her mom ran to her and hugged her. She was not hurt, but she was very sad. She asked her mom if she could get her toy elephant back. Her mom said that they had to wait for the zookeeper to come and help them. + +The zookeeper came and talked to the elephant. He asked the elephant to give back the toy elephant. The elephant looked at the toy elephant and then at Lily. It seemed to understand that Lily wanted her toy back. It gently lowered its trunk and placed the toy elephant on the ground. Lily ran to get it and thanked the elephant. + +Lily learned a lesson that day. She learned that she should not be too curious and do things that are dangerous. She also learned that she should respect the animals and their space. She was happy to have her toy elephant back, but she also made a new friend: the real elephant. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with trains. They had a big track that they could make into different shapes and put their trains on. Sometimes they shared their trains and had fun, but sometimes they fought over them and were naughty. + +One day, they had a big fight over who could use the red train. Tom wanted it, but Lily had it first. They both pulled on the train and tried to take it from each other. They pulled so hard that they split the train in two. The front part stayed with Lily and the back part stayed with Tom. They both looked at the broken train and started to cry. + +"Look what you did!" Lily shouted at Tom. "You broke my train!" + +"No, you broke it!" Tom shouted back. "You wouldn't let me have it!" + +They were so angry and sad that they didn't notice their mom coming into the room. She saw the broken train and the track on the floor and the tears on their faces. She was not happy. + +"What happened here?" she asked. "Why did you break your train? That was very naughty of you!" + +Tom and Lily both tried to blame each other, but mom didn't listen. She told them to stop fighting and to say sorry to each other. She also told them that they had to share their toys and play nicely, or they would lose them. She took the broken train and said she would try to fix it later. + +Tom and Lily felt bad for what they had done. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They decided to play with their other trains and to share them. They also helped mom to clean up the track and put it away. They learned their lesson and promised to be good. Mom was proud of them and gave them a kiss. They were happy again. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their mom. They liked to run, slide, swing and climb. They saw a big helicopter in the sky. It was loud and shiny. + +"Wow, look at that!" Lily said. "I want to fly in a helicopter!" + +"Me too!" Ben said. "Let's go and see it!" + +They ran to the fence where the helicopter was landing. They saw a man in a suit get out of the helicopter. He had a briefcase and a phone. + +"Hello, kids!" the man said. "Do you like my helicopter?" + +"Yes, it's awesome!" Lily and Ben said. + +"Would you like to see it up close?" the man asked. + +"Yes, please!" Lily and Ben said. + +They followed the man to the helicopter. He opened the door and let them in. They saw the seats, the buttons, the levers and the windows. + +"Wow, this is so cool!" Lily and Ben said. + +They forgot about their mom. They forgot about the park. They only saw the helicopter. + +Their mom was looking for them. She saw them go to the fence. She saw them get in the helicopter. She was scared and angry. + +"Hey, stop!" she shouted. "That's my kids! Get them out of there!" + +She ran to the fence. She tried to open the gate. It was locked. She banged on the gate. She yelled at the man. + +"Let them go! Let them go!" + +The man heard her. He looked at her. He smiled. + +"Sorry, lady," he said. "I need them for a special mission. They're going to help me save the world!" + +He closed the door. He started the engine. He lifted the helicopter off the ground. + +Lily and Ben saw their mom. They saw her cry. They saw her wave. They felt sad and scared. + +"Mommy, mommy!" they cried. "We want to go back!" + +They tried to open the door. It was locked. They tried to talk to the man. He ignored them. + +"Sorry, kids," he said. "You're stuck with me. But don't worry, I have some yummy snacks for you!" + +He gave them some cookies and juice. They didn't want them. They wanted their mom. They wanted to go home. + +They wondered what the man was going to do with them. They wondered if they would ever see their mom again. They wondered if they would ever fly in a helicopter again. +Tom likes to play in the garden with his dog, Rex. They run and jump and dig and bark. They have a lot of fun. But one day, Tom feels weak. He does not want to play. He feels hot and his throat hurts. He goes inside and tells his mom. + +Mom is worried. She takes Tom to his bed and gives him some water. She says he has a fever and he needs to rest. She puts a wet cloth on his head and reads him a story. She says he will feel better soon. + +Rex misses Tom. He waits by the door and whines. He wants to play with his friend. He sees a lime on the ground. It fell from the tree. Rex picks it up and runs to Tom's window. He barks and wags his tail. He wants to show Tom his lime. + +Tom hears Rex. He smiles and gets up. He goes to the window and sees Rex with the lime. He laughs and opens the window. He takes the lime and thanks Rex. He smells the lime and squeezes it. He feels the juice on his tongue. It is sour and fresh. He feels a little better. + +Mom sees Tom and Rex. She smiles and hugs them. She says they are both good boys. She says the lime has vitamin C and it helps Tom fight the fever. She says they can play in the garden again when Tom is well. Tom and Rex are happy. They love each other and they love limes. +Once upon a time there was an ancient costume. It used to rock back and forth in the wind. Every day it would rise up and dance in the sun. Everywhere it went people would turn and look in amazement. It was part of an old time long ago. + +One day a little 3 year old girl saw the ancient costume. She ran to it and started rocking it back and forth. The costume moved in the wind and made sounds that filled the girl with joy. She laughed and sang as she rocked the costume. Everyone nearby smiled and laughed. + +The little girl kept rocking the costume for what seemed like hours. Finally, she was tired and the ancient costume was still. The wind had settled and the sun slowly began to set. + +The little girl had created a special moment by rocking the ancient costume. Everyone who saw her will remember the special moment forever. As the little girl walked away with a smile on her face, the ancient costume silently continued to rock in the night. +Once there was a mouse. He was small, and he liked to explore. One day, he stumbled upon a copper box. He was so excited that he bit into it! But, suddenly he felt a sharp pain in his teeth. He had been bitten by something inside the box! + +He was very frightened, but he bravely opened the box and peeked inside. What could it be? He saw two little eyes looking back at him. It was a frog! + +He had been so frightened that he backed away, but after a few moments the mouse and the frog started to play together. They played all day, until eventually the mouse's family came looking for him. + +The mouse said goodbye to his new friend, and promised that he would come back to play some more. He had been a bit frightened at first, but now he knew that even copper boxes can contain wonderful surprises. +The sun was very hot in the sky. It was melting the snow on the ground. + +John wanted to play in the snow. He ran outside and saw that it was nearly gone. + +John noticed something in the distance. He squinted and saw a row of icicles hanging from the roof. + +John wanted to touch them, but his mom said, "No! They are too dangerous. Don't touch them!" + +John was sad he couldn't play in the snow, but he was happy to see the row of icicles. They were pretty and sparkled in the sunlight. + +John ran inside to tell his mom all about the icicles. +Once there was a girl called Sally. Sally was hungry, so she went to the store to get something to eat. She saw something on the shelf that looked very tasty. She grabbed it and ran to the checkout. The cashier saw her and said, "That's not allowed! You have to pay for it!" + +Sally was so embarrassed that she put it back on the shelf and ran away. She wasn't sure what she should do. On the way home she heard someone calling her name. It was her teacher! Sally was so scared that she almost hid, but her teacher saw her. + +Her teacher said, "Why didn't you pay for that treat? I'm going to have to give you a lecture now." Sally hung her head low. She knew she had done something wrong. But her teacher was very kind and gave her a gentle sharp lecture. + +In the end, Sally learned her lesson and she promised never to take something without paying for it again. She went home feeling much better and had a tasty snack. +Once, there was a poor family who was very hungry. They wanted food, but they had no money. Then, one day, the mother had a great idea. She took a stick of butter from the fridge, and started to create. She rolled and squished the butter until it became fluffy and light, like a cloud. Then, she grabbed a bowl and added a few ingredients. + +The mother stirred the bowl for a few minutes until the ingredients began to look like a delicious, creamy treat. The family looked at the treat in amazement. The poor family had created the most delicious butter treat they had ever tasted. + +The treat was so scrumptious that the family ate it all in seconds. They had never tasted something so delicious! From then on, every day, the family would use their butter to create the most delicious treats. They were no longer poor, because with a little bit of creativity and butter, they were able to create happiness and contentment. +One day, Little Peter had a wonderful idea. He ran to his Dad's workroom to look for something special. He found a bag. It was dependable and perfect for his idea. + +He grabbed the bag and quickly ran outside to the garden. He started to pick some flowers and put them in the bag. + +When he was done, he ran back inside and found a big machine. It was called a printer. Dad explained to Peter that it can print special pictures on paper. Peter was excited, he wanted to see the pictures of the flowers he had picked. + +Dad put the bag of flowers on the printer and pushed a big red button. The printer started to make noises and slowly the pictures of the flowers started to print. Little Peter was so pleased with what he had made. He gave the pictures to his mum and she was amazed at how dependable the bag was and how it allowed Peter to make such beautiful pictures. +There was a famous rabbit called Hop. He liked to hop around all day. One day, Hop decided to see the world. He hopped and hopped and hopped until he came to a big lake. He hopped across the lake, but he slipped on a stone and fell in. He couldn’t swim, so he began to sink. Suddenly, a frog appeared and grabbed Hop’s lip with his big tongue, and pulled him to safety. Hop thanked the frog, and they became friends. From that day on, Hop and the frog hopped around the lake together, laughing and playing. They were famous throughout the land because of their fun hopping. +Once upon a time there was an ancient witch. She was so old and wise. Everyone in the village of the forest admired her. + +One day she went to the forest to find some magical ingredients for a spell. She was gone for a long time and the village began to miss her. + +The villagers looked around for the ancient witch but she was nowhere to be found. They searched and searched but they could not find her. + +Then, one day, a small child spotted her walking back through the forest with her basket of magical ingredients. Everyone in the village was so happy and relieved to see her. + +The ancient witch had found the ingredients she needed and now everyone could enjoy the wonders of her magic once again. The village was never so happy to miss something! +Once upon a time there was a man named Jack who wanted to take a trip. He had heard about a magical cooler in a far away land, which was said to keep food cold for days. Determined to find this magical cooler, Jack packed his bag and set off on his journey. + +As he traveled, Jack encountered many obstacles. He met people who were ignorant and refused to help him. But Jack urged himself to keep going, no matter what. + +Finally, after many weeks of travel, Jack reached the magical cooler. He was overwhelmed with joy. He carefully opened the cooler and placed his food inside. Nothing was warmer than it had been before. Jack was amazed – the cooler worked! On his way back home, Jack could hardly contain his excitement. + +The magical cooler was a hit when Jack eventually returned home. His family and friends urged him to share the cooler with everyone. Jack was proud of his journey and ecstatic that the cooler brought joy to so many people. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She loved to rub and play. One day, she saw a row of tasty treats. She rubbed her tummy and bounced up and down. She loved treats so much! She rushed over and started feasting on the delicious candy. She rubbed her hands together in glee. She ate until she had a belly full of tasty treats. The little girl was so happy she had found the row of treats. She ran home, rubbing her tummy, happy and full. +One day, a little girl woke up feeling very lonely. She looked around her room and found a pretty bracelet. It had sparkles all over it! She felt much better when she put it on her wrist. She went outside and looked around. She saw some kids playing together but no one asked her to join in. She felt even more lonely. Suddenly, she heard a noise coming from the trees - it was a family of birds! The birds flew up above her and she smiled. She was no longer lonely! She waved goodbye to the birds and hugged her special bracelet tight. +Once upon a time there was a rainbow. It was so mysterious and everyone wanted to see it. One day a little girl and her friend decided they were going to go find the rainbow. +They hopped on the bus and it took them to a big field. It was the biggest and most beautiful field of them all. +When they arrived, the little girl and her friend saw the most amazing rainbow. It was so big and colourful. They enjoyed it so much and couldn't believe how beautiful it was. +They stayed in the field until the rainbow disappeared and then they went home. They will never forget the beautiful and mysterious rainbow they saw that day! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. Sally was three years old and always so alert. She loved to explore the world around her. + +One day, Sally and her mommy went for a walk in the park. They found a huge pond with lots of ducks swimming around in it. Sally and her mommy proudly watched the ducks. + +Just then, Sally noticed something shiny in the water. It was an old license! She couldn't believe her eyes. She gently put her hand in the water to get the license, but the ducks started to quack loudly. + +Sally's mommy told her that the ducks were scared of her and that she should pray to God to help her. So Sally closed her eyes and prayed. + +To her surprise, one of the ducks swam right up to her and allowed her to take the license. Sally was so happy and thanked God for answering her prayers. + +Sally and her mommy continued their walk through the park and eventually went home. They were both very happy and proud of Sally for being so alert and brave. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. He was out for a walk in the woods with his mum. They were picking berries from the bushes and Tim wanted to try one. He took a berry from his basket and popped it in his mouth. But it was not delicious like the others. It was terrible! Tim shouted "Yuck!", it was so bad! It was so rude for the berry to taste so bad. + +Just then, a loud noise came from behind them. They look around and saw a big brown bear. The bear was walking towards them and it was very close. Tim's mum said "We must be quiet, don't say a word". But Tim was so scared, he shouted as loud as he could. + +The bear stopped and stared at them. They were so scared! But then the bear shook his head, then walked away and left them alone. Tim and his mum were very relieved and decided to go home. They never came back to the woods again, but Tim will never forget the rude taste of that berry! +One sunny day, a young gril was walking in the park. She saw a pin lying on the ground. She picked it up and decided to keep it. She whispered to it, "Let's be friends." + +The pin didn't answer, so the young girl decided to show it the park. She pointed to the trees, the flowers, and the ducks. The pin bounced around excitedly. + +The girl smiled, glad that the pin was having fun. She whispered in its ear, "Do you like it here?" + +The pin didn't say a word, but it made the girl laugh by spinning around in circles. Soon, it was time to go, so the girl held the pin in her hand and waved goodbye. She whispered, "See you soon!" +Once there was a small girl called Lucy. She wandered through the park looking for something. Suddenly she saw a kind lady holding a cup of tea. + +The lady smiled and said "Would you like some tea?" + +Lucy was very excited and said yes. The lady gave her some tea and Lucy drank it all. She thought it was delicious. + +The lady gave her a hug and said "If you're ever lost, just come back here and I will help you." Lucy thanked her and wandered away. + +Lucy felt happy that she had met such a kind lady. She never forgot the nice cup of tea and the kind words of the lady. +John was a famous seat. Every day he worked hard to stay clean. Every day he would take out his brush and softly stroke the seat. He worked really hard to make the seat look beautiful and tidy. + +One day John decided to go for a walk. Everywhere he walked people would admire him. “Look at that famous seat!†they would say. John would blush and smile. He was so happy to be admired. + +On the way back, John decided to take a little break. He found a big rock and sat down on it. He brushed off his seat with the brush, he felt so proud of how tidy it looked. Suddenly he heard a loud noise and he got scared. He quickly picked up the brush and ran back home. + +The next day John went out again. He was very careful about brushing his seat after every break. He knew that if he kept it clean and tidy, people will always admire the famous seat. +Once upon a time, there was a nice, polite lady who liked to go for long walks. She was always very careful while she was outside. One day, when the lady went for a walk, the fog was very thick. She couldn't see much of anything around her. + +The lady was a bit worried, so she stopped to think about what she should do. Then she remembered her mum had always been so careful and polite. She thought about how she had shown her to always be polite to everyone. + +The lady smiled to herself, and decided she would be polite too. She said "hello" and "good day" to everyone she met in the fog. It made her feel better, and soon enough, the fog began to clear. + +The lady was happy that she had been polite and reminded her of her mum's advice. She kept being polite and friendly on all of her walks and soon the fog was no more. +One day in spring, the sun shone nice and bright. Everywhere, the flowers began to bloom. They were beautiful and smelled so sweet. There were red and yellow, blue and green ones. + +The butterflies and bees buzzed around visiting the pretty blooms. The birds sang happily in the trees above. The buds on the trees had opened up to make all the leaves. Everything was so colorful and alive. + +The little girl was so excited to see spring. She looked around and noticed all the wonderful things blooming. She laughed and ran around. She loved the way everything looked and smelled. + +The little girl danced and twirled around in circles. She was so happy to see all the beauty of spring. She felt so special to be alive and see the beauty of the blooming world. All around her, everything seemed so nice. +Once upon a time, there was a nice boy called John. John was three years old and he wanted to win something. One day, he told his mom that he wanted to go to school. His mom said yes and told him to be brave. + +John was very happy and couldn't wait to start school. He said goodbye to his mom and went off to school. When he arrived, he saw that the school was dull. John was worried at first, but then he thought about winning something. + +He decided he would win the best student award. So he tried to be the best student in class. He studied hard and worked very hard. He even answered all the questions correctly in class. + +At the end of the school year, John had won the best student award! His mom was very proud of him. He was so happy that he won and his mom was very proud. +Once upon a time, there was a shy girl who had to go to the doctor. She did not want to go because she was scared of the doctor. But her mummy said she must go, so she had to rush. + +When she arrived at the doctor's office, the girl was very scared. But the doctor was nice to her. She checked the girl's heart and made sure she was healthy and strong. + +The girl was very happy because she was not sick. The doctor said she could go home. + +So the girl rushed back to her mummy with a big smile on her face. Mummy was happy to hear that her daughter was healthy and strong. + +And they both lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends: Tom and Ashley. They were very happy together, and were always looking for fun and exciting things to do. + +One day, Tom had a great idea. He wanted to go on a safari! Ashley was so excited and insisted that they go on the next day. + +The next morning, Tom and Ashley got up early and got ready for their safari. They packed snacks, grabbed their binoculars, and headed out into the jungle. + +As they explored, the pair saw lots of amazing animals. They spotted zebras, giraffes, and even lions. Tom and Ashley were so happy. + +When the sun started to set, they decided to go back home. But before they did, Ashley insisted they go on one last safari the next day. Tom was so happy that he agreed right away! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was very happy and she loved colorful things. One day, she saw a box of new pastels outside her door. She was so excited she couldn't help but sigh in delight. + +The little girl opened the box and saw that the new pastels were lots of different colors. She couldn't wait to start drawing! She picked up her paper and pastels and got to work. Her pictures soon became beautiful, colorful masterpieces. + +The little girl drew all day long, until finally it was time for bed. As she lay down in her bed, she looked back at all the pictures she'd drawn with her new pastels. She smiled and sighed in happiness. + +The little girl had had a wonderful day and she was so happy. She closed her eyes and drifted off to sleep, dreaming of all the new and colorful things she would draw the next day. +Once there was a little girl named Emily. She had a lot of friends and was very popular. She always wore a big smile on her face. + +One day, Emily's mommy gave her a special puzzle. Emily smiled big and thanked her mommy. Then she got to work. She spent the day putting each piece together in the correct spot. + +When Emily was done, she proudly showed off her finished puzzle. All of her friends crowded around to see it. Everyone smiled and gave Emily lots of compliments. She felt very proud! + +From then on the puzzle was very popular. Everywhere the friends went, they all played the puzzle together. Emily smiled and giggled, and wasn't afraid to show off her new special toy. +Once upon a time, there was a family that wanted to go to the beach. But when they arrived at the beach, they were surprised to see that the tide was too high, so they couldn't play in the sand. They were frustrated that their beach trip was delayed. + +The sun was shining brightly and the waves kept on crashing onto the shore. Everyone was hot in their beach clothes, but they still had fun splashing in the water. Dad threw a baseball for the kids to hit, Mom paddled around on her surfboard, and the little brother chased the seagulls. + +But soon enough, the skies started to darken and the family realized they had to leave because the tide was starting to rise. Frustrated, they packed up and started to walk up the sand dune. As they watched the waves getting bigger and bigger, they knew it was time to go home. + +Even though the family was frustrated that their beach trip was delayed, they still had a wonderful day playing in the waves and the sand. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Tom. Tom loved to play outside in the park - it was his favourite place. + +One day, Tom was very excited because he was going to the park with his dad. When they got there, Tom saw a big building. It was a bit messy but it looked like lots of fun. + +Tom and his dad went into the building and Tom saw lots of big colourful balls. He wanted to catch one so he ran over and grabbed one. His dad smiled and then Tom threw the ball to him. They threw the ball back and forth until it was time to go home. + +Tom and his dad had lots of fun that day playing catch at the park. Tom couldn't wait to go back again! +Once upon a time, there was a humble man who had a favorite shirt. He wore it every day. But one day, he was playing outside and his shirt vanished! He searched everywhere, but he couldn't find it. He was so sad. He asked all his friends, but no one had seen it. He looked in the park, but he couldn't see his shirt any more. + +Then he went back home and opened his closet. He suddenly saw his shirt! He shouted for joy and hugged it. It had magically appeared there! He was so happy to have it back. + +The man never knew where his shirt had gone. But he was sure that some magical force had been at work and made it vanish and reappear again. He was glad it was back and he hugged it tightly. He promised never to take it off again. +Once upon a time there was a naughty little boy called Jack. He was playing in a big field with lots of flowers and tall grass. Suddenly, he stumbled and fell! He was so surprised by the bump he felt on the ground. + +Jack quickly got up, and started running around the field, jumping in the tall grass and chasing after butterflies. But his naughtiness got the better of him – he started running too fast and stumbled again! + +Jack let out a big “Ouch†and started to cry. His mom saw him and quickly ran over to pick him up and hold him tight. She kissed his cheek and said “It’s ok, just don’t run too fast in the field again!†+ +Jack nodded and smiled, and after a hug and another kiss from his mom, he started running around the field again – but this time a lot more carefully. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. His name was Joe. He was only three and he liked to explore the world. + +One day he found a big, scary button. He was very curious so he went to press it. + +His mommy saw him and shouted, "No, Joe! Don't press it!" She grabbed him and gave him a big hug. She said, "That button can prevent bad things from happening. You must never press it or something bad could happen." + +He was very scared but he listened to his mommy. He never pushed the button again. The end. +Once upon a time there was a young boy named Gertie. He was embarrassed every time he had to speak in front of the people. Gertie wanted to improve his speaking skills. + +One day, Gertie's parents bought him a microphone. Gertie was not embarrassed anymore when he spoke because he could practice with the microphone and make his voice loud. + +He practiced every day and before long he was an excellent speaker. Everyone was surprised how Gertie had improved so much! + +Gertie was very happy. He was no longer embarrassed when he spoke to people. The microphone had helped him a lot. + +The end. +The daddy was sleeping on the mattress when he heard a loud yell. He jumped up and looked around, trying to figure out what was going on. He spotted his three year old daughter standing in the corner of the room, crying loudly. She was pointing to the broken window and yelling. + +The daddy walked over to the window and noticed that it had cracked. He was surprised and asked his daughter what happened. She said she had been running and bumped into the window, making it crack. + +The daddy laughed and said it was okay. He hugged his daughter, and then got his tools to repair the window. He taped the cracks and put some wood over the window. It looked good as new! + +The daughter smiled and yelled with joy. The daddy smiled too and gave his little daughter a big hug. Then they both went to sleep in the mattress, tired but happy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Pearl. She was three years old and loved to play. One day, Pearl was running around and pushing her teddy bears. She was having lots of fun. Suddenly, Pearl pushed too hard and her teddy bear fell to the floor. Pearl felt bad, so she bent down and touched its soft fur with her palm. She felt so sad. + +Just then, her mom walked in and saw what had happened. She saw that Pearl had been careless and felt sad for her. So she gently took Pearl’s hand in hers and stroked the palm. She said, “It’s okay, you can play with all of your teddy bears again. You just need to be more careful!†+ +Pearl smiled, then ran to give her mom a big hug. From then on, Pearl tried to be more careful when she was playing. And as time went by, Pearl became very expert at pushing her teddy bears, but always taking care. +Bob had some staff to clean. He wanted to do it in an interesting way. + +First, he found a big bucket. Then he filled it with water, and put the staff in. He stirred it around and around and around, with a big spoon. The staff got very, very clean. + +Next, he found an old towel. He wrapped the staff in the towel, and rubbed them. When he was finished, the staff were so shiny! + +Finally, Bob put the clean staff in a basket. He looked at them and smiled. Cleaning was very interesting! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Tom and Joe. Tom had a shiny case and Joe wanted to win it. So, every day they would play a game to decide who would get the case. Joe always won the games. + +One day, Tom had an idea. He put some sour candy inside the case and said whoever ate all the candy would win the case. Joe was excited and wanted to win the case very badly. He ate all the sour candy, but it was very sour. He wanted to spit it out, but he kept eating it until he won the case. + +Tom was very happy to see Joe win. He was so proud of him for eating all that sour candy. They both hugged each other and agreed to play the game again the next day. + +The moral of the story is that with courage and hard work, you can win anything. +Once upon a time, there was a stubborn little bird. He wanted to fly, but no matter what he did, he just couldn't get off the ground. He tried jumping, flapping his wings, and running fast. Nothing worked. + +Then one day, the bird noticed a big jug on the ground. He had an idea. With all his strength, he pushed and pulled until the jug was turned upside down. He climbed onto the spout, took a deep breath and flapped his wings as hard as he could. Miraculously, the bird began to fly! + +The bird zoomed around and around in the sky, feeling free and happy. He explored all around the world, seeing amazing sights and meeting amazing creatures. + +And to this day, the bird still flies a lot. He never forgets the big jug that made it all possible! +Once there was a little girl named Sophie. She was three years old. One day she was wearing a purple dress and playing in the garden. Suddenly, she heard a noisy sound! She looked up and saw an egg. It was wearing a striped hat! She was so curious, so she ran up to it and said "Hello egg!". But the egg didn't answer, it just jumped away. so she chased after it. She ran and ran until she couldn't run anymore. Finally the egg stopped and Sophie was able to catch it. She hugged it and said "you are my friend now!". From that day on, the egg and Sophie were very good friends. They would play together all the time and have lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a fearful little fish in a pond. She didn't like that she had to share the water with so many other fish. She wanted to own the water all by herself! Every night she would wish and wish that the pond would be only hers to swim in. + +One day, something very magical happened! All of the other fish suddenly left the pond and the little fearful fish owned the entire water! She was so happy, she swam around the pond for days, feeling so free and content. + +However, the other fish eventually came back and wanted to share the water again. The poor little fish was fearful of having to share again, but she was brave. She knew the water still belonged to her and the other fish, so she embraced the water and shared it with her friends. They all swam together happily, enjoying the pond that they all owned. +Once upon a time, there was a patch. It was so attractive. All the birds in the sky liked it. +Every day they would come down and whistle, it was so happy. +One day, a little bird flying by saw the patch. He was so excited. He liked it too! He thought it was so pretty and he wanted to whistle. +So, he flew down and started to whistle. Everyone was so happy. Other birds even came down to join. +Soon, it was time for the little bird to go home. But, he promised to come back and whistle on the patch again soon. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named John and Sarah. One day, John wanted to show Sarah how to perform a new skill. He told her that he could hammer a nail into the wall. + +Sarah was so excited to learn how. John picked up a hammer and a nail and showed Sarah how to do it. He held the nail in one hand and the hammer in the other. He swung the hammer and the nail went into the wall. + +Sarah was so amazed. She tried it herself, but she found it really hard to do. She begged John to help her. John kindly helped Sarah and showed her how to do it again. + +After a few times, Sarah was able to perform the skill. She was so proud of herself. Sarah was so happy that she was able to do it with a cheap hammer and nail. From then on, Sarah and John would spend time doing this new skill. +Mommy was at home with her little girl. The little girl had a toy, and it was very special to her. She held it gracefully and happily played with it. + +Suddenly, there was a loud crash! The toy had broken. The little girl was very sad. + +Mommy hugged the little girl, and she helped her to understand that accidents happen. Then, they went to the store to buy a new toy. + +The little girl was so excited to find a toy that made her look graceful, just like her old toy. Mommy was so proud of the little girl for being so brave. + +The little girl was very happy to have a new toy. She hugged Mommy, thankful for the special day. Now she can play with her new toy gracefully and happily! +Once upon a time a dependable boat sat in a quiet bay. The water was still and no wind blew. The only sound was the birdsong. Suddenly, a bright voice called out from the boat. It was little Fred, who spoke with a smile on his face. + +"I want to go sailing!" he said. His parents heard his request and were happy to take him out in the boat. They took down the sail and sailed across the bay. Little Fred laughed and pointed to the seabirds, who watched as he sailed by. + +Soon, they returned to shore and the dependable boat was safely tucked away. Little Fred said goodbye to the sea, but he knew it was waiting for him whenever he wanted to speak to it. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Playful. She liked to play all day long. + +One day, Playful really wanted to wear makeup, but her mom didn't accept the idea. She thought Playful was too little. + +This made Playful sad and she started to cry. Her mom felt sorry and gave her a sour sweet. This made her smile again. + +The next day, Playful saw her mom putting on makeup. She asked her mom if she would give her the chance to put on makeup too. Her mom thought about it and accepted the idea. + +Playful was so happy that she started to play. She ran around the house and danced. Her mom was happy too. + +From then on, Playful was allowed to wear makeup. She put it on to go to parties and when ever she felt like it. Her mom was still there to remind her to not wear too much. +Sami went to the store with her mom. She wanted to buy something special for dinner. But the store didn't have much that looked good. + +Sami wanted to buy some meat. She knew her family liked it. She wanted to find something nice and cheap. Her mom helped her look, but nothing was just right. + +Suddenly, Sami spotted something in the corner. It was a pot of melted meat. Sami asked the storekeeper and he said it was nice and cheap. She was excited and so was her mom. They bought the melted meat and took it home. + +When they arrived, they put the melted meat in a pan and cooked it. They added some spices and cooked it until it was hot and delicious. Everyone ate the melted meat and they said it was the best dinner they ever had. +Mommy was very enthusiastic. She was getting ready to go somewhere and said, “Let’s speed!†She grabbed her keys and they both ran out the door. They jumped into the car and Mommy started it. She drove very fast down the street, going faster and faster. The wind blew through their hair. + +Soon they came to a stop in a big park. There were lots of animals running around and trees to climb. Mommy was so excited. She ran ahead, looking for the perfect spot. As Mommy jumped from tree to tree, her enthusiasm was contagious. Soon I was jumping too, and we were running around the park like we were on a big adventure. + +Finally we stopped to rest. Mommy hugged me tight and said, “Let’s speed home now, it’s almost bedtime!†We ran back to the car, laughing all the way. Soon we were driving home, going faster and faster, with the wind blowing in our hair. +Once, there was a chubby little girl named Ami. She loved to play with her string. One day, Ami's mommy told her it was time for a bath. + +Ami was so excited because she loved taking baths. She ran up the stairs and into the bathroom where her mommy had prepared everything for her. A big tub with bubbles was waiting for Ami. + +Ami stepped into the warm water and started playing. She moved the string around and blew bubbles. She washed her hands, her feet and her hair. She had so much fun! + +Finally, when she was done, her mommy helped her get out of the tub. She gave Ami a big hug and said, "good job!" Ami smiled. She had a good time bathing. +Once there was an infant. Her name was Lucy. She was very cute and had purple hair. She liked to laugh and play in the sun. One day, she was playing outside when a big sneeze came out of her. Lucy didn't know what it was, but she liked it. It tickled! Every time she sneezed, the air around her got fuzzy and warm. + +Lucy's friends were amazed. They had never seen someone sneeze before. They wanted to try it too! So, together they all took turns trying to sneeze. Some big ones and some small ones, until they all had a try. + +When they were all done, they looked up at the sky and stopped to feel the warmth of the sun on their faces. They all felt better, like sneezing had made them happy. And from that day onwards, Lucy and her friends would have a sneezing party whenever they got together in the sunshine! +Once there was a little boy called Toby. He was very persistent and always wanted to learn new things. One day he asked his mum if he could have an avocado. His mum said yes and Toby was so happy. He thanked his mum and hugged her tight. + +Every day Toby was very persistent. He ate pieces of avocado with his breakfast and lunch, and even asked for extra avocado at dinner time! Toby loved his avocado, and he told his mum just how much he appreciated it. He thanked her every day. + +Toby's mum was very proud of her little boy. He showed her how persistent he was and she was very happy to spend time with him. Toby was grateful for his mum and all the avocado she bought him. He thanked her every day and she was so proud of him. +Jack and Jill were best friends. Jack asked Jill, "What do you want to do today?" Jill thought for a while and said, "I want to go to the store." Jack smiled and said, "Let's go!" + +When they arrived at the store, they saw many things. There were fruits, vegetables, boxes and lots of colors. Jack and Jill looked around, exploring all the things they saw. + +Then, Jill saw something special. It was a jar of salt. She smiled and said to Jack, "I want this salt! Can we buy it?" Jack was very cheerful and said, "Yes, let's buy it!" + +So, they bought the salt and went back home. Jill was very happy and excited to tell her mom about the salt. She put the salt in her kitchen, and from then on she used it to cook delicious meals. + +Jack and Jill were very cheerful and content after their trip to the store. They enjoyed their day and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jane. She was very shy and didn't like to talk to many people. One day, Jane had to go to a new classroom. She was feeling very scared. As she entered the classroom, she stumbled and fell over. The other children laughed. Jane wanted to cry, but she was too shy. + +Luckily, her teacher was kind. The teacher helped Jane stand up and gave her a hug. The teacher said it was okay to be shy, and showed Jane to a special seat at the front of the classroom. + +Jane still felt scared, but she tried her best. Every day she slowly got better. Before long, she was smiling in the classroom and made many new friends. She stopped being scared and was very happy. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there was a driver. He had a beautiful car. He and his car loved to run together. So one day, the driver and car took off together. They ran and ran until they saw something very special. It was a beautiful rainbow! The driver and car were so excited they started to run faster and faster. They zoomed around and around the rainbow. They ran and laughed and ran some more until the driver finally took his car and went home to rest. +Kari loves to tell stories. She always has the most colorful stories to share. One day she was walking in the city and came across a very big building. It was very colorful, with windows of all different shapes and sizes. + +Kari stopped to take a closer look. As she walked around it, she noticed a little door that was much lower than the other doors. She peered inside and was amazed at what she saw. + +The inside of the building was filled with all sorts of bright colors, shapes and sizes. Kari walked further inside and noticed a big chair. A kind looking old man with a big white beard was sitting in the chair. + +Kari was scared at first, but the old man smiled kindly and asked Kari if she had a story to tell. Without hesitation, Kari told the old man all about what she had seen at the colorful building. She shared every little detail with such enthusiasm and excitement. + +The old man smiled and clapped his hands. He thanked Kari for her story and said he had been expecting her. Kari smiled and thanked the old man for the opportunity to tell her story. She turned around and ran off to tell her friends all the amazing things she had seen. +Once upon a time there was a girl who wanted to go on an adventure. She went outside and started walking around and eventually she came to a huge billboard. She was surprised and stopped to look at it. The billboard had sad words written on it. She was confused and started to pinch it. She wanted to make it better and make it happy. + +Suddenly the billboard came alive. It was a magic billboard! The girl was so excited and she asked the billboard what it wanted. The billboard said it wanted to have a friend to talk to. The girl was so happy and hugged the billboard. + +The girl stayed with the billboard everyday and soon they became best friends. Every time the billboard was sad, the girl would pinch it and it would cheer up. They spent many happy days together and their friendship kept growing. + +The end. +Molly was excited to go to the doctor. She loved the doctor, because he always promised her candy after the visit. Her mum warned her to behave nicely in the doctor's office. + +At the doctor's office, Molly's mum had to fill out some paperwork while Molly waited. She started drawing and colouring in her mom's bag, which made the doctor laugh. Next, the doctor checked all of Molly's vitals, looked in her ears and nose and asked her to open her mouth wide. + +After the examination, the doctor gave Molly a wooden toy as a reward for being so brave. Molly was so excited that she jumped in glee and ran around the office. Her mum quickly warned her to be quiet and calm down. + +Molly thanked the doctor and said goodbye to him. She was so excited to show her toy to her friends when she got home! +Once upon a time, there were two children called Peter and Jane. They wanted to go swimming, so they got their swimming gear and headed to the swimming pool. + +When they arrived, they saw a big, blue pool. It was filled with water and was full of unusual swimming things like a slide and different animals that were painted on the floor. + +Peter and Jane decided to jump in straight away. They splashed around and swam a bit too. They had so much fun that they forgot all about what they were supposed to be doing - playing with the row! + +Eventually, the children remembered and grabbed the row. They rowed around the pool, enjoying the unusual sights and feeling the cool water against their skin. + +When Peter and Jane had been swimming for quite a long time, it was time to go home. They hadn't had so much fun in a long time and promised to come back to swim again soon. +John was walking in the park with his mom. He saw a pale bird in a tree. He stopped and looked up at it. + +"Mommy, look!" he shouted. + +She looked too. The bird was very quiet so they both stood there and watched it for a minute. + +Then, Mommy suggested they discuss what type of bird it was. John listened and then said that it was a pale yellow bird. Mommy smiled and told John he was right. + +John was very proud of himself for knowing about the pale bird. He shouted for joy as he skipped away with his mom. He looked back once and smiled as the bird watched them go. +Once there was a mommy and a baby. The mommy took the baby to the shore. They both smiled at the ocean. But suddenly a big wave came and wiped away their toys. The mommy was angry. She shouted at the wave, "That was stupid!" But the wave couldn't hear her. + +The mommy picked up all the toys and put them away. Then she wiped the sand off the baby's hands. She felt much better now. + +Mommy and baby walked along the shore, looking for more fun things to play with. Soon they found a sandcastle with lots of shells. They had a great time playing in the sand. And the mommy didn't need to wipe away the sand at all. + +They both smiled as they watched the sun go down. They had a wonderful day at the shore! +Once upon a time, there lived an animal named Pete. Pete was very scared because there was poison in his forest. He didn't know what to do to keep himself safe. + +One day, Pete had an idea. He decided to find someone to help him protect himself from the poison. Pete asked his friend, Squirrel, for help. + +Squirrel was brave and he agreed to help. He built a wall of sticks and stone around Pete's home. The wall kept the poison away from Pete. + +Pete was so thankful for Squirrel's help. He was no longer scared and he could live safely in his home. They both promised to protect each other from the poison. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, John and Sarah. They liked to talk and discuss things together. One day, they decided to discuss the soil. They wanted to know more about it. + +John asked Sarah, "What is soil?" Sarah said, "Soil is what plants grow in. It's made up of lots of tiny rocks and stones." + +Then they both went outside to take a look at the soil. John said, "It looks so pretty." Sarah agreed, "Yes, the soil is very pretty." They both leaned down and patted the soil. + +John and Sarah decided to talk about their discovery. From that day on, they continued to discuss the soil and its many qualities. They enjoyed learning about the soil together. +Once upon a time, there was a nice piece. It was so nice, everyone wanted to have it. One day, a small boy named Tom saw it and he really wanted it. He asked his mom if he could have it, but she said no. Tom was sad. + +Then, a magical fairy appeared. She said that the nice piece was special, so she wanted to give it to Tom. But before she gave it to him, the fairy said that he had to do something. He had to release something. + +Tom thought and thought, and then he knew what to do. He took his favorite stuffed toy and released it. He gave it away so that the fairy could give him the nice piece. + +The fairy smiled, and said "Now that's a nice release! Here is the nice piece." Tom was so happy. He thanked the fairy, took the nice piece and went on his way. +Once upon a time there was a boy. He was very hungry so he went for a walk to look for something to eat. Suddenly, he saw an attractive muffin in a shop window. He wanted it so much! He wanted to stay and buy it but he didn't have any money. + +Then something wonderful happened. A kind lady saw the boy looking at the muffin and she gave him some money. The boy was so happy and he quickly bought the muffin. It tasted so yummy! + +The boy was grateful to the kind lady. From that day on he always tried to stay kind to others like the lady had been with him. He was sure that if you always stay kind, good things will happen. +Once there was a girl called Emma. She was very brave and she loved to explore. One day, she was on an adventure near a big, black mountain. As she looked around, she noticed something sparkling in the sunlight - it was coal! She was so excited when she saw it and she wanted to take it home with her. + +As she approached the coal, she noticed that it had fallen from the mountain and was broken. Emma wanted to make sure she could get it home safely so she quickly thought of a plan. She decided to make a little basket out of some of the neighbouring tree branches and put the broken pieces of coal inside - they would be much safer that way. + +Once her basket was ready, Emma set off back home. On the way, she passed through a big field with bright yellow flowers - it was so pretty! Then, suddenly, the most amazing thing happened - the flowers began to spring up from the ground! Emma watched in delight as the flowers danced in the sun and the wind. + +Eventually, after a long and exciting journey, Emma arrived home with her basket full of broken pieces of coal. They were safely tucked away, ready for her next adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a great beetle. He was the biggest beetle in the meadow and every other bug was in awe of him. + +One day, the bug went on a long journey. Along the way, he saw many exciting and interesting things. He moved along so fast, the wind was blowing through his antennae! + +When the bug reached the end of his journey, he looked up into the night sky and thanked all the stars in the sky. He was so happy to have seen all these wonderful things. + +When he arrived back home, he thanked all of his bug friends for letting him have such an exciting adventure. Everyone was so happy he had had a great time and shouted "hurray" to the beetle. + +The beetle was very grateful and thanked them all back. He was so pleased with his adventure and told everyone, "it was so great!" +Once upon a time, there was a very bad monster. Every day the monster would come and do something very naughty. He would destroy the laundry! He would rip it, tear it and make it all messy. + +The people were very sad that the monster was being so naughty. So they decided they had to do something. They decided to catch the bad monster! + +The people tried to catch the monster. They chased him up and down the street. But the monster was too fast for them. He ran and ran and ran, until he couldn't run anymore. + +Finally, the people caught the monster. They punished the bad monster and told him never to destroy the laundry again. + +The people were very happy. They celebrated with a big party. From then on, the monster was good and he never destroyed the laundry again! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Amy. She was three years old and loved to play with her doll. She had a sore throat that day, so her mommy said that she must take some medicine. + +Amy refused to take the medicine. She stomped her foot and shouted "No!" Her mommy tried to talk to her and asked gently, but Amy still refused. She felt upset and frustrated. + +Finally, her mommy said, "If you take the medicine, I will give you something special". Amy liked that idea, so she decided to take the medicine. It tasted yucky, but it made her feel better. + +Amy was happy and played with her doll again. She learnt to always listen to her mommy, even if she doesn't want to take medicine. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Bobbi. Bobbi liked to play pretend and use her creative ideas. One day, she saw a collar in the shop. It was so pretty that she wanted to have it. She asked her mom if she could buy it. + +Her mom said "yes". So, Bobbi bought it and went home with it. But when she got home, she put it too close to the fire and it started to melt. She was very sad. + +Bobbi's mom saw how unhappy her daughter was. She took her to the shop and bought another collar. This time, Bobbi was very careful and made sure to keep the collar away from the fire. Then she started to play with it and her creative ideas came back to life. +One day, there was a funny looking bird with big wings. It wanted to escape from its cage in the zoo. So, with a loud shout, it flew out. Everyone was amazed by the impressive escape. + +The bird flew high up in the sky. As it passed the clouds, it was having so much fun. Every time it saw something interesting, it shouted out in delight. + +The bird flew around the world and saw very impressive sights. It shouted out in amazement as it couldn't believe how beautiful everything was. + +But at the end of the day, the bird had to come back home. So, it flew back to its cage in the zoo and quietly went to sleep. +Once there was a caterpillar that was very hungry, so he went to find something to eat. He soon saw a pot full of something that smelled really good. He went closer and saw that it was a spicy soup. He was so happy because he loves spicy food. He slid into the pot and started to eat. + +Suddenly a voice said, "what are you doing in my pot?" The caterpillar jumped out of the pot in surprise. He saw a person standing there with a big spoon in their hand. The caterpillar was embarrassed, but the person said, "It's ok, I was just about to cook this soup". + +The caterpillar thanked the person for understanding. The person continued to cook the soup. The caterpillar watched as the person added more spicy spices to the pot. After a few minutes of stirring, the person finished cooking and the soup looked delicious. + +The caterpillar ate so much of the delicious spicy soup. He thanked the person for cooking such a yummy meal for him. The caterpillar was happy and full! +Once upon a time, there was an adorable dog called Toby. Toby loved to jog around the park with his human friend, Bobby. Every morning, Bobby and Toby would go for a jog in the park. + +One day, when Bobby and Toby were jogging, Toby stepped on something sharp and hurt his paw. Bobby was very sad to see Toby so sad. He carried Toby back home and called the vet. + +The vet was very kind and helpful. She said that Toby was going to need a break from jogging for a few days so his paw could heal. Bobby was very worried about Toby being bored but the vet promised to restore Toby. + +The vet came to visit Toby every day and brought him lots of fun toys. Toby had lots of fun playing with his new toys and soon his paw was healthy again. + +Bobby and Toby were so excited that Toby was healthy and they could go jogging again. Every morning they would go back to the park and Toby would love every minute of it. It was so adorable to see them jog around the park together. +Once there was a small boy who wanted to go on an adventure. He found an old car and hopped in. He sat in the seat and he passed the steering wheel. It was the first time he ever had a chance to drive it. + +He drove and drove until he came to a small lake. He parked the car by the lake and jumped out. He stumbled and almost fell on a small seat. It was the perfect size for him and it was very comfortable. + +He sat down and watched the sunset. The colors were beautiful and he felt so relaxed in his small seat. After a while he noticed that the stars were coming out and he was getting sleepy. + +So he hopped back in his car, passed the steering wheel and drove home. He was so happy he'd had such a wonderful adventure. He'd found the perfect small seat to relax and watch the sunset, and he knew he would never forget it. +One day, John and his mom went to the park. It was a beautiful day and the sky was a bright blue. John had brought a kite and his mom a blanket. + +John looked up at the sky and saw a gray cloud pass. He grabbed his kite and held it tight. He ran and jumped and laughed because he knew the kite could fly. + +He ran to his mom and showed her the kite. He asked her to help him fly it. She laughed and told him she would help. She walked with him to an open field and held the kite for him. + +John used all his strength to throw the kite up high. The kite flew higher and higher and John giggled with joy. He watched as the gray kite zipped around in the sky. + +John was so excited to watch his kite pass by. After a while, his mom made him come down. But John was happy they were able to share this special day together. +Once upon a time, there was a colorful tower. Every day, it would move around the town. Everywhere it went, it made the town even brighter. + +One day, the tower stopped in front of three little kids. They were so happy to see the colorful tower and wanted to have a closer look. So, the tower moved a bit closer. + +The little kids were amazed. They jumped and danced around it. They thought it was so much fun. Then, they asked the tower to move even closer. + +The tower did just that. It moved closer to the kids and they had a wonderful time. They hugged it and said their goodbyes. Then, the tower moved away again, leaving the town even brighter. +Once there was an old man named John. He was pushing a cart full of lotion. Where was he going? He was going to the market. + +When he arrived, he stopped pushing and started to show people the lotion. Everyone wanted to buy it because it was so nice. + +Then a little girl came up to him. She wanted to buy the lotion but she didn't have any money. But John was a nice old man and he said she could have a bottle for free. + +The little girl was so happy. She gave John a big hug and then she pushed the cart home. When she got there, she opened up the lotion and started to rub it into her skin. + +She felt so soft and smooth and she smelled so nice. Her family hugged her and said she smelled like a little angel. + +The little girl was so happy. She was happy to have found such an old man and to receive such a special gift. +Once upon a time there was a little bear who loved adventure. He wanted to do something new, so he decided to go flying. + +He grabbed a sheet and jumped off the branch of a big tree. He sailed through the air and landed on a soft cloud. It was so comfy that the little bear settled down for a nap. + +The cloud was so high up in the sky that everything below was silent and calm. The little bear slept and slept until he heard the chirping of the birds. + +He awoke and realized the sun had went down and was now dark. Although he was a little scared he remembered to grab the sheet and used it to sail back down to the ground. + +He landed with a thump, but he was safe and sound. The little bear felt calm and happy, and he vowed to go flying again soon! +Once there was a grey elephant that needed to go on a trip. He got very excited about his trip! He looked for a bag and found a thick one. Then he decided to pack. + +First he put in two pairs of shoes and some new clothes. He wanted to look nice. He also put in his favorite stuffed animal and an extra blanket, just in case. + +Next he packed some food. He put in some apples, some carrots, and some cookies that his mom made. + +Last he packed his most special item - his photo album. It had pictures of him and his family. He smiled when he remembered all the fun times they had together. + +He was ready to go. He grabbed his bag, said goodbye, and embarked on his journey. +Once there was a dog. He was loyal and happy. He always made his owners smile. One day, something bad happened. His owner was in a lot of pain. The poor dog was so sad, but he stuck by his owner. He buried his head into the owner's lap and stayed there until the pain went away. + +The dog continued to be loyal and made sure to check on his owners every day. He snuggled close and provided lots of love. His owners were so grateful for his loyalty and kindness. + +One day, it was time for the dog to say goodbye. He couldn't stand the pain of being away from his owners, but he knew it was for the best. Together, they buried a bone in the yard as a reminder of the loyal, loving bond that they shared. +Once there was a happy family. The family did lots of fun things. But what the family liked to do best was eat dinner together. Every night the family would sit around the dinner table and eat the yummy food. + +Dad would make a big dinner. He would cook some soft potatoes and some delicious vegetables. The family would also get some soft bread to eat. + +The family would laugh and talk while they ate their dinner. They would tell stories, play games and do some silly jokes. When they were full, they would help Dad wash the dishes. After dinner, the whole family would feel happy and relaxed. + +The family would watch a movie before heading off to bed. It was always a special time for the family to be together before they went to sleep. Dinner was something that the family always looked forward to. +Once upon a time, there was a gray mouse who had many friends. He liked to have fun with them, but he wished he had somebody special to share his fun with. One day, his friends told him about a special thing called marriage. They said that when two people unite in marriage, it's a beautiful thing! + +The mouse was excited to learn about this special thing and he quickly found another mouse who he thought he could unite with. He asked her if he could marry her and she said yes! Everyone was so happy for them and they celebrated their special day. + +The two mice had a beautiful union and they enjoyed living happily together. They shared all their special moments with friends and family, who also rejoiced in their marriage. + +The two mice were so thankful for their marriage and the way it had united them together. They continued to share their lives with one another for many days to come. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a cat called Tilly. Tilly liked to spin around and around and around the living room until she was so dizzy she had to stop. + +One day Tilly saw something strange against the wall. It was furry and hairy and it was making a funny noise. + +Tilly stepped closer and closer until she was next to the wall. She peered closely and realised it was a furry spider, spinning a web between the gaps in the wall. + +Tilly wanted to try spinning her own web so she copied the spider and spun around the wall. She twirled and twirled and twirled until she got so dizzy she fell off the wall. + +The furry spider watched Tilly with a sly look in its eyes. It seemed to be saying "you've still got a lot to learn". +Once upon a time there were two dogs that were best friends. They would always play together and cuddle up to each other at night. One day, the two friends started to fight. + +It started with lots of barks, growls, and nudging. Soon, the two dogs were in a full-on fight. + +They kept fighting and fighting in circles - round and round. One of the dogs was very stubborn and didn't want to give up. She kept pushing and pushing until the other dog could take it no longer. + +Finally, the other dog had enough and ran away. She left the other dog all alone, still fighting the air. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a boy who dreamed of great things. He wanted to be strong and brave, but he was just +a little guy. + +One day he found a special newspaper, and he read it all. It made him so happy, and he read it every day. + +One day, something bad happened. He was playing in the park when another kid came and pushed him. He was so hurt. + +He lay down and cried for a long time. But then he remembered the newspaper he had been reading. He thought about all the brave things it talked about. His dreams began to fill his head, and he felt strong again. + +He got back up and kept dreaming. No one could ever stop his dreams! +Once upon a time there was a little boy who was very eager. He wanted to go outside and shoot some cherries. He grabbed his toy gun and ran outside. + +He saw a cherry tree full of plump red cherries. He was so excited. He ran to the tree and looked up at the cherries. He pointed the toy gun up and started to shoot. + +The cherries started to fall off the tree. He clapped his hands in happiness and gathered the cherries up. He was so happy to have all the cherries. + +He ate one and it was so juicy and sweet. He had to bite it very carefully, because the juice kept spilling out and running down his chin. He was very happy and content. +Once upon a time there was a chest. It was cold and she had been there for a long time. She wanted someone to come and find her. + +One day, a little boy came walking by. He saw the chest and he was very excited. He knew that this chest was special and he wanted to open it. + +He tugged and tugged but try as he might he couldn't open it. So, he asked his mum to come and help him. She found a key and opened the chest. + +Inside was something so special, it made the little boy's heart feel warm like the sun. It was very cold when it was in the chest, but now it was nice and warm. + +It was a special teddy bear, just for him! He gave it a big hug and wasn't cold anymore. He thanked his mum for helping him find his special teddy bear. He thanked the chest too. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl called Lucy. She was always so kind and helpful! +One day, her mum asked her to repair the broken chair in her bedroom. Lucy was excited to help. She worked and worked until the chair was fixed. + +Once the chair was repaired, it was time for dessert. Lucy's mum had made a special incredible dessert. It was strawberry ice cream and sprinkles with chocolate sauce on top. Lucy smiled when she tasted it. It was so delicious! + +After dinner, Lucy and her mum said goodbye and Lucy went on her way - feeling incredibly proud of the job she had done repairing the chair. What an incredible day! +Once upon a time, there was a spirit in a big, dark cave. This spirit liked to warn people. He was always telling people to be careful and not to do silly things. + +One day some children walked into the cave. They wanted to explore and have some fun. The spirit quickly warned them to be careful and not to do anything stupid. + +But the children were excited, and they wanted to have some fun! So they decided to ignore the spirit and keep exploring. Eventually, they found a sour-tasting fruit. + +The spirit quickly shouted out another warning. He said that the fruit was very sour, and it could make them sick if they ate too much. But the children were happily munching away, not listening to the warnings. + +The spirit was sad. He had warned them, but they hadn't listened. He hoped that they would learn their lesson and be more careful next time. +Once there was a figure, a funny looking figure. He was very unusual with bright colours and a funny hat. He liked to wander around in the sun, feeling the warmth. + +One day the figure went to a field and walked around it, looking at the flowers. He was so happy and suddenly he remembered something. It was a special reminder of something he should do. + +He went to the river and saw lots of fish swimming around. A big smile appeared on his face and he was reminded of the difficult task he had to do. But he kept walking, trying to find the answer to his problem. + +Finally, he came to a bridge and he was reminded of the task he had to do. He quickly started to set up his plan and within moments he had solved the unusual problem. He smiled proudly and went back home, feeling satisfied. +One day, Danny was walking through the shopping centre. Suddenly, he saw an unusual elevator. He got very excited and wanted to take a ride. He pressed the button and the door opened. He stepped inside and the door closed. Danny could feel the elevator zip up and up, higher and higher. The door opened again, and Danny was up high in the sky! He could see lots of buildings and colourful cars. He had a great time! Then, he pressed the button once more and the door closed. He could feel the elevator zip down until it opened again and Danny was back in the shopping centre. He couldn't believe his eyes. He had taken a ride in the elevator and it was so much fun! +Today Mommy and Papa took me to a special place. It was filled with bright colors and beautiful things. Everywhere I looked I could see something new and exciting. + +I couldn't believe it when I looked up and saw a beautiful ceiling. It had stars and glittering lights. I pointed to them and Papa said they were called twinkles. Mommy told me they were made to light up the room and make it look bright and happy. + +Papa said I could share my joy with the twinkles and we all laughed. Then Papa- and Mommy shared a special hug. I smiled as I watched them. I knew how special this place was and I wanted to share it with everyone I knew. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who had an orange dress. She loved this dress very much, because it was so helpful to have an orange dress. + +One day, the girl went to a park to play. She saw some pretty flowers in the park, so she decided to pick one. Soon, she found lots of yellow, pink and red flowers in the park. + +When she got back home, she put on her orange dress and played with her new flowers. She also jumped on the bed and made funny shapes with the flowers. + +Suddenly, her mom came in and saw her. She smiled because she knew her daughter was being so helpful by picking the flowers for everyone. + +The little girl was so happy that she had an orange dress. She knew that her dress was helpful and made her feel special. +Once there was a curious little bear called Bob. He wanted to find out all about the world, so he decided to go to university. On his first day, Bob walked round the campus with a big sigh. He found it very confusing and wasn't sure what he should do. + +Suddenly, a friendly professor spotted Bob and smiled. She asked why he was so sad. Bob shrugged and said he couldn't understand how the university worked. The professor nodded and told Bob she would help him. + +Soon Bob was making lots of new friends and learning all sorts of new things. He followed the professor around and grinned as he watched the other students. Bob was so proud that he had come to the university. + +Every time Bob learnt something new, he would give a big shrug and smile. He knew he could learn lots at the university and was excited to find out more. +Once upon a time, there was a weak stone. It had stood in the same place for many years. The stone was very small. + +One day, a strong wind came and blew. The weak stone couldn't stand still in the wind and broke into many small pieces. + +The pieces of stone were lying on the ground. They looked so sad. Suddenly, a little bird came and flew around the broken pieces of stone. The bird chirped cheerfully and tried to pick up a piece. + +Suddenly, the little bird picked up one of the pieces of stone and flew away. The stone was happy to be with the little bird. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a big boy. His name was Sam. Sam wanted to have an adventure. So he stepped outside and into the garden. There was a pond with turtles and frogs in it. He stepped closer to look. Suddenly he heard a sound. It was coming from the pond. He stepped closer. What he saw made him smile. It was a spring. It was jumping up and down, up and down in the water. It was very tidy because it was the only spring in the pond. Sam watched it jump around. He laughed and decided to stay and watch it all day. When it was time to go home, he stepped back and waved goodbye. He had had a very fun adventure! +Once there was a little girl called Lucy. She always wanted to get everything perfect. One day, she went for a bike ride with her Dad. + +But then it started raining and Lucy got very cold. Soon she couldn’t feel her fingers and toes anymore. Her Dad said it was time to go to the hospital. + +The hospital was big and scary, but the doctors and nurses were very kind. They looked after Lucy and made sure she was warm and safe. + +A few days later, Lucy got better. She was happy and healthy, and she felt perfect! + +The end! +Bunny was very hungry. He went looking for food. He included a lot of things in his search. He looked in the garden, but he couldn't find anything to eat. He looked in the bushes, but he still couldn't find anything. Finally, he found a carrot! He was so happy and ate it quickly. Then Bunny hopped off in search of more food. He found some grass and ate it. He was still hungry, so he kept looking. He stayed close to his burrow, but nothing else seemed to be around. Then, out of the corner of his eye, he saw something moving. It was another rabbit! Bunny quickly hopped over and said hello. The other rabbit smiled and offered Bunny some more food. Bunny was so happy and gratefully accepted the food. He thanked the other rabbit and happily ate the food. After a full stomach, Bunny happily hopped back home. +Milo was three years old and felt very sad. He had never seen a velvet chair before and he wanted one. Everywhere he looked he saw empty chairs. He hated that they were so empty and couldn't even sit in a velvet chair. He started to cry. + +Milo's mom heard him crying and came over to him. She saw his sad face and gave him a big hug. She told him that she would find a velvet chair for him. Milo stopped crying and gave his mom a big smile. + +The next day Milo's mom took him to a store. She showed him the velvet chair and he couldn't believe it! It was so soft and squishy. Milo ran up to the velvet chair and gave it a big hug. He wanted to take it home that day! + +Milo's mom told him that the velvet chair was perfect for his room so they brought it home. Milo was so happy and he hugged his mom tightly. They both knew that his empty room was now full of love. +Once upon a time there was a nice gorilla. He lived in a far away land and was very happy there. + +One day, the nice gorilla decided to explore and see what he could find. He began walking and walking away from home, eventually discovering a beautiful new place. + +The nice gorilla was so excited about his discovery that he wanted to show everyone back home. He said goodbye to his friends and started walking back the way he came. + +After a long journey, the nice gorilla returned to his home. Everyone was so happy to see him and asked all about his adventure. + +The nice gorilla told them all about the wonderful place he had found. Everyone was excited and agreed to go explore the new place together. And so, that's exactly what they did! +Once there was a huge truck that everyone loved. It was old and had just one seat. + +One day, a boy wanted to drive the truck. He had never driven a car before, but he wanted to try it. The boy's dad said he could drive it, so he sat in the seat and put his hands on the wheel. + +The boy drove around for a whole year. He drove down the street, around the corner and back again. Everywhere he went, people waved and cheered. + +At the end of the year, the boy had learned to drive the truck. He was very proud and excited to show off all his new skills. + +The boy, the truck and his dad had a great time that year. The boy said he wanted to drive the truck every year. And he did. +Tom and Dad were at the store. Tom was so excited because Dad said they were getting something new and cool. Tom couldn't stop smiling. + +Dad finally found the new thing he was looking for. It was a big cooler. Dad asked Tom to help him move it to the car. Tom was so proud. He grabbed one handle, and Dad grabbed the other. Together, they moved the cooler carefully to the car. + +Tom was so happy when they finally got the cooler home. Dad filled it up with all kinds of drinks, and told Tom he could pick the first one. Tom chose a fizzy drink and Dad opened it for him. + +Tom couldn't believe it. He was so happy with their new cooler. He was so excited to have cool drinks at their house. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a kind little boy. He loved to play and explore the world. One day the boy wanted to open the stove to see what was inside. But the kind mommy said "No, it's not safe to behave that way." The boy understood, and he listened to what mommy said. + +The mommy said "Behave kind. I want you to be safe around the stove." + +The boy suited up and put on some oven mitts. He then opened the door to the stove very carefully and peeked inside. He saw some food cooking and smiled. + +The boy then shut the door and said "Thanks, mommy! I will always behave kind around the stove." + +The mommy smiled back and said "That's my boy!" +Jack was looking for something in the bathroom. He pulled out a blue razor from the drawers and set it on the counter. He was very excited. + +He grabbed the razor and carefully held it in his hands. He marveled at the smooth handle and how blue it was. He couldn't wait to play with it. + +Jack started playing with the razor, tapping it against the sink and giggling. Suddenly, he chopped it into the sink and frowned. He had made a big mess! He began to cry. + +His mom walked in and quickly cleaned up the mess. She hugged Jack and told him that it was important to be gentle when handling a razor. She taught him never to do it again. + +Jack felt a little better and set the razor back in the drawer. From that day forward, he knew how to handle a razor with care. +Maggie was playing hockey with her friends. She had a long stick and she was wearing her helmet. + +Maggie was so happy that she smiled and nodded her head. She loved playing hockey, and was getting better and better at it. + +Suddenly, Maggie heard a big twang sound. She looked down and realized that her hockey stick had broken in two. + +Maggie was so sad that she cried. But her friends came to help her. They gave her a new hockey stick which was much longer than the old one. + +Maggie was so happy that she smiled and nodded her head again. She felt so lucky and grateful to have such good friends. Now she could play hockey again and have even more fun. +Once upon a time, there were two toys. One was a teddy bear, and one was a small wooden car. They both lived in a small messy room. + +One day, the teddy bear asked the car to marry him. The car was so excited, and said yes! They held a small toy wedding. + +At the wedding, lots of other toys came to congratulate them. Even some messy toys from the corner of the room came too! + +When the wedding was over, the teddy bear and the little car went back to their room and lived happily ever after. They liked to play together, and have lots of fun. + +The end. +Mommy was in the kitchen cooking dinner when she saw her daughter pointing at something. She came closer to discover that her daughter was pointing at a modest little bird. The bird looked at Mommy with its little eyes before slowly flying away. + +Mommy smiled at her little daughter and wrapped her in a big hug. She told her daughter how much she loved her, even though she felt a bit sad that the little bird had flown away. + +Mommy then pointed to the kitchen and asked her daughter if she would like to help her finish the dinner. Her daughter smiled and followed Mommy into the kitchen. They worked together to make a delicious meal. + +When the food was ready, Mommy and her daughter ate together. Mommy thanked her daughter for her help and gave her one more big hug before bed. + +It was a modest, but very special moment between Mommy and her daughter. The two of them enjoyed the time spent together, and Mommy felt a little bit of the same joy that she had felt when she had seen her daughter earlier that day, pointing at the little bird. +Once upon a time there was a large mouse who lived in a house. In her house, she had many things to do. One day, she decided to make a word. To make the word, she gathered some brush and paper to draw on. She started drawing small circles and lines and soon the word was complete. + +She was so proud of her work, she wanted to show everyone. She quickly hopped to the store to find a large frame. She found the perfect one and then ran back home. She carefully placed the word in the large frame and hung it up on the wall. + +Everyone who saw her word was surprised and impressed. They were glad the mouse found such an interesting way to tell her story. From that day on, the mouse never stopped having fun with words. +Once there was a little boy who liked to play with his toy basket. He liked to take it outside and fill it with twigs and leaves. It made a nice messy pile. + +One day, he decided to take it down to the stream. He wanted to see what kind of things he could find there. He thought there would be lots of fun things. + +He put all the stuff he found in the basket. But it got so messy that it was too hard to carry. He couldn't move it. + +So he thought and thought, until he had an idea. He found a big stick and he used it to drag the basket back home. + +When he arrived, he was very pleased with himself. He had lots of new things in his messy basket! +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was only 3 years old. + +One day, she was walking in her backyard when she saw a big insect. It was very big and had lots of legs. Lucy got very excited and wanted to hold it. She tried to catch the insect but it was too quick for her. She became impatient and shook her hands and feet. + +But then, something magical happened. Suddenly, the insect flew away and disappeared in the sky. Lucy was so happy that she couldn't stop smiling. She had never seen anything like it before. + +From that day on, whenever Lucy saw an insect, she would shake her hands and legs and make a wish. She was always hopeful that something magical would happen. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Joe. He was happy and loved to play outside. One day, Joe's mom was getting ready to go out and asked him to put on his tie. Joe was so excited and he acted quickly to put it on. + +He had never worn anything like it before and he felt so special. With his new tie on, Joe smiled a big, happy smile. He even did a little dance! + +Joe's mom told him that he looked wonderful and they went outside together. They had a lot of fun. Joe was so proud of his special tie and he acted very happy. + +At the end of the day, Joe happily gave his mom a big hug. With his new tie still on, he said goodnight and went to bed with a very happy heart. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Sam and Jane. They did everything together. One day, they were walking near a big billboard. Sam had an idea. He said, "Let's hold hands and walk backwards!" Jane thought this was a silly idea, but she said okay. + +So they held hands and started walking backwards. It was so funny! They laughed and laughed. As they kept going, things kept getting sillier and sillier. Jane started wiggling, and Sam started twirling. + +More and more people stopped to watch them. Soon, a big crowd was watching them. Everyone was laughing and smiling, and some people clapped. Jane and Sam twirled, wiggled and danced their way around the billboard! + +Finally, they stopped and held hands tight. They smiled big smiles and everyone cheered. Jane and Sam laughed and smiled - they had made their own silly dance show on the billboard. +Once upon a time there was a bright lily. Every day she liked to play in the garden. She was very bossy and always called for her brother. + +One day, when the sun was very hot, lily called for her brother again. But her brother did not answer. So lily went looking for him! + +She looked around the garden and she called for him and called for him. At last, she found him playing in the pond. He was splashing and having lots of fun. + +Lily was so happy to see her brother that she called him again, this time to come and join her in the garden and play games together. Together they were having lots of fun in the garden. + +The end. +Once there was a generous little girl named Lucy. She lived in a small bedroom with her family. Every morning Lucy would wake up early to start her day. + +In the bedroom, Lucy's family kept a lot of toys. She had lots of dolls, blocks and colouring books. In the mornings, while everyone else was still asleep, Lucy would play quietly with her toys. + +Sometimes Lucy would draw pictures with markers, or build a tower of blocks. She would make her bedroom look like a big, happy playroom. + +As morning came each day, Lucy was the first one to wake. She would often go to wake up the rest of her family, so they all could start their day together. Lucy was generous in her bedroom and could always be found being playful and brightening up the room. +A little girl named Betty was walking in the park one day when she saw a fierce bird perched on a tree. She clapped her hands and the bird was so surprised that he flew away. + +Then, she saw a beautiful vase near the flower bed. She was so amazed that she started to applaud. She clapped her hands again and all of her friends followed her example. + +Everyone was surprised when a gentle fairy appeared from the vase. She thanked Betty and the other children for their applause and gave each of them a special gift. + +The fairy waved her wand and they all cheered at the beautiful magical show. Then she flew away and everyone waved and applauded to show their appreciation. + +The little girl felt special and proud of the magical experience she had. Everyone went home that day feeling happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. He took off his suit and wanted to play outside. But it was a very harsh day, so he went back inside. He was so sad because he couldn't play. + +Then, Jack had an idea. He took a bedsheet, some rope and some chairs. He tied the rope around the chairs and the bedsheet. He had made a swing! + +Jack took the swing outside and had so much fun. He went so high in the sky and laughed with joy. When the sun started to set, Jack took the swing back inside. He was so happy he had something to play with on the harsh day. +Once upon a time, there lived a boy called Tom. Tom was a very happy boy who loved to laugh. He had funny stories and silly jokes that made him laugh out loud. + +One day Tom went out for a walk and he saw an old temple. The temple was wide and very big. Tom loved exploring, so he decided to go inside the temple. + +As soon as Tom walked into the temple, he heard a loud laughter. He looked around and he saw two funny tigers. They were laughing together and it was funny to watch. Tom couldn’t help but laugh too. The tigers looked so funny laughing together. + +Tom had a lot of fun in the temple and he laughed all day. He felt happy and he smiled the whole way back home. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a purple garage. Inside the garage was a big brown mailbox. Every day, the mailbox would get mail sent to it. People on the street would come every day to mail letters inside the purple garage. + +The mailman was always excited when he arrived with a big bag of letters. He would open the big brown mailbox and drop each letter in one-by-one. Every day, the mailbox got more and more letters. + +One day, the mailman opened the big brown mailbox and discovered a surprise! Inside the mailbox was a big purple balloon. He quickly picked it up, and let it float up into the sky. + +Everyone in the neighborhood watched as the purple balloon floated away. It was a beautiful sight to see. From then on, the mailbox was always filled with letters, and the purple balloon was always there, too! +Once there was a very adorable little girl named Mary. She loved to explore and go on adventures. One day she noticed an interesting street. It had many houses and trees! She decided to poke around. + +Mary found a colorful rock. She thought it looked like an apple pie so she poked it to see if it was soft. To her surprise, it was! + +She kept exploring the street. Soon she found a big blue butterfly! She became very excited and slowly poked the butterfly to see if it would move. + +The butterfly began to fly away! Mary waved goodbye and watched the butterfly flutter away. She was so happy she decided to explore the street some more. + +Mary's adventure was so much fun. She had found a yummy rock and a beautiful butterfly! She could hardly wait to go on her next adventure. +Once upon a time there was a boy who wanted to go to the beach. He had never been to the beach before and wanted to find out what it was like. + +The boy was so excited when he reached the beach. He saw all the sand, the waves in the ocean, and the birds flying around. He had a great time playing in the sand. + +Then the boy had an idea. He wanted to bury something special in the sand. He found a smelly old shoe and decided to bury it in the sand. + +He used the sand to cover the shoe and made a big mound. When he was finished he felt happy. He looked at the mound and knew it was special. + +The little boy ran back home and was very excited that he had buried something special at the beach. He knew he would come back and visit the special mound one day. +Once upon a time there lived an old man. Every day he would walk in the forest and pick spicy plants which he would then use to make medicine. One day, he was walking home and he became very tired. He looked around and saw a tree with a big branch and decided to take a rest. + +As he lay there, a little bird flew up to him and said, "Would you like some help getting home, old man?" The old man was surprised that the little bird wanted to help him. But the bird seemed very friendly, so the old man said, "Sure, I will trust you". + +The little bird took the old man back to his home. The old man was very grateful. He thanked the little bird and gave it some of the spicy plants he had gathered. The little bird sang in delight and flew away. + +The old man learned a very important lesson that day. He learned that it's okay to trust people, even when they are different from you. +Once upon a time there was a giant. He lived in a big forest. Every day, he would take a long walk and look around. + +One day, he met a foolish little boy. The giant said hi, but the boy was too scared to answer. So the giant put out his hand and asked the boy to come closer. + +The boy was still scared. But very slowly, he reached his hand out and touched the giant's. Then the giant smiled and said, "Let's be friends!". The boy was happy. He smiled and said yes. + +They walked together and the giant showed the boy all the things in the forest. They laughed and smiled and soon became best friends! +Once there was a funny mouse. It wanted to go out and explore the world. So the mouse decided to climb up to the top of a very tall tree. When it got there, it looked around and saw a waist. The mouse was curious, so it ran around the waist to see what it was. Suddenly, there was a loud noise! The waist had shut! The mouse was stuck inside and it couldn't get out. It shouted and it yelled, but no one heard it. It tried to figure out what to do, but nothing seemed to work. Then, the mouse had an idea. It started to dig into the side of the waist. After a few hours, it was able to squeeze out. It was so happy to be free! The mouse ran off and never returned to the waist again. +Once upon a time, there was a brave prince. He was very brave and was not afraid to do anything. One day, the prince decided he would dare to climb the icy mountain. He looked up the icy peak and started the long climb. + +The prince worked hard and soon reached the top of the icy mountain. He looked around, and saw a shiny pen sitting there. He picked up the pen and smiled. He was very happy to have a new pen. + +Then, the prince started to climb down the icy mountain. It was a long and tricky journey, but he was very brave and kept going. He made it back safely to the bottom, with his new pen in tow. + +The prince was very proud of himself for daring to climb the icy mountain and finding a new pen. He showed everyone his new pen and told stories about his adventures. The prince continued to be brave and always used his new pen. +Mommy was in the kitchen, cooking a spicy soup. She took the wood and wrapped it in some paper. She put the wood on the fire, and the spicy smell filled the room. + +The little boy was so excited about the smell. He asked mommy why the wood was wrapped. Mommy explained that wrapping the wood kept the fire burning for a long time. + +The boy asked if he could wrap something too. Mommy said yes and gave him some paper and a toy car. He quickly wrapped the car and felt so proud of himself when he was finished. + +Mommy smiled and wrapped her arms around him. They stayed in the kitchen until the spicy soup was done. Then they all enjoyed the delicious soup together! +Once upon a time, a kitty called Max had a tough day. He felt sad because he didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, something special happened. Max heard a loud sound coming from his door. It was a letter. + +Max was very excited. He opened the letter and his eyes sparkled with joy. It was a party invitation. All his friends were coming to celebrate with him. + +Max ran around the house, getting everything ready for the special day. When the day came, it was very fun. All the friends laughed and played together. + +Max knew it had been a tough day, but now it was full of happiness. He was sure he'd never forget this special day. +One day, Timmy was playing in his backyard. He saw something on the lawn. It was hard and tough to the touch. He tasted it and found out it was an apple! + +Timmy was so excited, he took a bite and the apple was so juicy! He enjoyed it so much he went looking for more. After a while, he found 3 more apples. He ate all of them and they were even sweeter than the first. + +Timmy's mom saw him and was glad he was enjoying his time on the lawn. She checked the apples he had found and saw they were nice and ripe. + +Timmy was very happy and he spent the rest of the day playing in his backyard, tasting all the different kinds of apples he could find! +Once upon a time, there was a sleepy little girl named Lina. She was three years old and loved playing with her toys. One day, she found a strange object in her room. It was a screw! + +Lina didn't understand what it was. She tried to pick it up, but it was too big and heavy. Suddenly, she got a brilliant idea! She ran to the kitchen and grabbed a hammer. + +Lina held the hammer in one hand and the screw in the other. She used the hammer to hit the screw, but nothing happened. She tried again and again, but she couldn't make it go into the wall. + +Just when Lina was about to give up, her dad walked in. He showed her how to use the screw and the hammer to make things stay in the wall. Lina was so happy that she understood how to use them! From then on, she knew how to use a screw and a hammer whenever she needed. + +The end. +One day, two friends decided to go on an adventure. They packed up their bags and set off. Along the way they came across a market. The market was full of different things to trade. They spent some time there and found lots of interesting things. + +Suddenly, one of the friends wanted to go and do something else. This made the other friend sad, so they decided to find something to make up for it. They found a toy shop, so they went inside and made a polite trade. The first friend gave the second friend the toy they wanted to make up for the delay. + +The second friend was so happy! They hugged the first friend, thanked them, and they continued on their journey. They were grateful for their thoughtful friend who was willing to make up for the delay in a polite way. +Once there was a little girl. Her name was Mary. She wanted to learn how to read. But it was a tough task for her. She had never done it before. + +So she asked her mom for help. Mary's mom was very happy to help. She gave Mary her first book. Mary was excited to read it. She opened the book and started to read. + +But then Mary's face began to show pain. Reading was hard for her. She wanted to give up. But her mom said that reading was very important. She said that if Mary kept trying it would get easier. + +Mary listened to her mom and kept trying. As time passed, she got better and better at reading. She even began to enjoy it. It was still tough at times but with her mom's help she overcame it. + +Now Mary loves to read. She is proud that she was able to make it through the tough times and learn to read. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to paint. Every day she would take her paints out and make something pretty. One day, she painted a tree with leaves that were a deep, blue hue. + +It was then that she heard a loud, scary noise outside. She looked out to see a big, yellow monster who seemed angry. He was making scary threats to take away her paints so she would never paint again. + +Poof! The brave little girl concentrated hard, and with her mind, created a tall blue wall around her home, so that the monster could no longer get to her. The blue wall shone brightly and the monster got scared and ran away! The little girl was so happy she could paint in peace. + +The end. +One day a fat man with a guitar came to visit. He sat in a chair in the living room. Everyone was excited to see the guitar. The little boy smiled and clapped his hands. + +The man played the guitar and everyone listened. He sang a song about a turtle. The little boy was very excited. He wanted to learn how to play the guitar too. + +The man laughed and showed the little boy how to strum the strings. The little boy tried hard and soon he was playing his very own song. Everyone was so proud. + +The man put away his guitar and thanked everyone for letting him play. He gave the little boy a big hug and said goodbye. Everyone in the room said goodbye to the fat man with the guitar. +Once upon a time there was a girl who had a plan. She wanted to fix her toy house with a hammer. She took the hammer and went to the house. She knocked on the door twice and it opened! Inside, the house was disgusting. The walls were dirty and some things were broken. + +The girl wanted to fix it, so she got to work. She used the hammer to put the pieces back together. She looked around and saw there were cobwebs and dust everywhere. She wiped everything with a cloth and cleaned the walls. + +When the girl finished, the house was so much better. The walls were bright and clean, and the pieces of the house fit together like new. The girl was very happy with her plan. She had used her hammer and fixed the disgusting house. +Once upon a time, there was an ant who liked to roll around. He rolled across the park and down the street, even over a few hills. Everywhere he went, people smiled and waved hello. + +But one day, something bad happened. A big wind blew in and it started raining. The ant kept rolling but the rain made it very slippery. He couldn't keep his grip and slipped and fell into a deep puddle. + +The ant kept trying to roll out of the puddle, but his feet kept slipping. It was very hard work. Just when he was about to give up, a friendly little girl spotted him. She grabbed her pail and scooped the ant out of the puddle. + +The ant smiled with relief, and waved goodbye. He rolled away and eventually got back to the park. He waved to the little girl and said thank you. It was a bad day, but the ant made it back home safe and sound. +Once there was a little girl called Jill. She loved to play outside and one day, she went out to find something fun to do. + +She saw a small hill and thought it looked fun. She ran up the hill and when she got to the top, she saw something brilliant. It was a huge slippery slide! + +Jill was so excited and got ready to slide down. She spread butter on the slide so it was nice and slippery. Then she slowly sat down and began to slide. + +Down and down she went, faster and faster until she reached the bottom. Jill was so happy and laughed out loud. The slide was so much fun and it was just like normal. + +Jill slid down the slide again and again and had the best time ever. +Once, there was a little boy. His name was Tom. He loved to explore and learn new things. + +One day, Tom was walking and he saw something that made him wonder. It was a big, mysterious tank. What could be inside it? + +Tom looked around. There was no one around. He thought for a bit and then he decided that he had to try to open it. He tugged on the lid with all of his might, but it wouldn't open. + +Tom stepped back and he looked at the tank again. He just couldn't figure out what was inside it. What was the big mystery? He was determined to find out. + +Tom decided that he would come back tomorrow and try again. He couldn't wait to find out what was within the mysterious tank. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly girl named Sarah. One day, Sarah was playing in her house. She was having such a great time. Suddenly, Sarah heard a loud scream from outside. She ran to the window to see what was happening. + +The surprise made her scream too! She saw that her toys were all on the ground, and her dog was running away. The toys had fallen out of the window. + +Sarah was so sad. She ran outside and tried to pick up all the pieces. She was so confused and angry. She did not understand what had happened. + +Sarah felt a gentle hug behind her. She turned around, and it was her Daddy. He was giving her a jolly smile. He said, "Everything will be OK, Sarah. Let's go inside, and we will try to fix your toys." Sarah was happy and hugged her Daddy back. +Once upon a time, there was a little house. In the house was a family with two children. One day, the children were playing in the garden when they saw smoke rising up above the trees. They ran to their mum and said, "Mummy, mummy, there's fire!" + +So the family ran to the fire and saw it was coming from a little cottage in the woods. The little cottage had smoke coming out of its windows and door. They knew they needed to help. + +Their mum said, "We need to open the door and help the people inside." So they ran to the door and opened it. Inside the little cottage was a family of five! + +The children and their mum helped them out of the cottage and everyone was safe. They all thanked them for their help and everyone was happy that the fire was out. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who had a very high value. She was so special and important that her parents always did their best to make sure she felt special. + +One day, she decided to enter a special place. She walked up to the door, and it opened for her. Inside, she saw something amazing. There were so many beautiful things! She thought it was the most amazing place ever. + +The little girl felt very happy and excited to be in such a special place. She noticed a sign that said, "This is a place of very high value". She smiled and knew that this was a very special place indeed. + +At the end of the day, the little girl thanked the special place and left with an even higher value. She knew that she was even more special than before. + +From then on, she continued to look for places of high value. She wanted to find even more amazing things! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sunny. Sunny was three years old and was always full of joy. One day, Sunny asked her Mum for a special present - a black motorcycle! Sunny had always wanted one. + +At first, her Mum was not sure. Motorcycles were a big responsibility and Sunny was very little. But Sunny asked every single day until her Mum said she would think about it. + +Finally, after lots of talks, Sunny's Mum agreed. They drove together to a special shop and bought a brand new black motorcycle. It had a bright yellow flower painted on the side! + +Sunny was so happy. She rode her motorcycle around the garden every day, with a big smile on her face. She was the luckiest girl in the world! +Once there was a little mouse called Tim who was very nervous. He lived in a little hole in the woods and one day he decided to go on an adventure. He followed a path over a hill, but it was very cold and the ground was covered in dust. + +The further Tim walked, the colder he felt. He was starting to shiver and his whiskers were starting to melt. He kept going, but soon he was too cold and he started to cry. + +Suddenly, he saw a big yellow sun poking through the clouds and the ground started to get warmer. He felt the warmth on his back and his whiskers melted. He felt so safe and happy, he decided to stay there until the sun went away. + +The sun stayed for hours, and when it started to disappear Tim was very sad. He felt warm and safe and it was time to go home. He quickly said goodbye and ran back to his hole, feeling slightly less nervous. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lizzie. Lizzie loved to play at the beach. One day, she ran to the shore and saw something amazing - there were a lot of fishes swimming in the water! She wanted to catch one, so she waded into the water. + +Lizzie looked for fishes for a long time with her little net. Suddenly, she felt a tug on her net and she quickly pulled it up. To her surprise, she had caught a huge fish! She was so excited and held up the fish with pride. + +The fish was very slippery, so Lizzie had to hold tight. She started to walk out of the water, but she was so excited that she got dizzy. She stumbled and fell and all at once, the big fish wriggled out of her net and back into the water! + +Lizzie watched helplessly as the fish swam off into the deep. She was very sad, but she soon cheered up after she saw her friends on the shore. They gave her a big hug, and then they all played together on the beach. +Once upon a time there was a brave little worm called Sam. Sam was very small and liked to explore. + +One day, Sam saw a big puddle in the grass. It was very wet and muddy. Sam decided he wanted to go for an adventure in the puddle. + +Sam jumped right in and started to splash and play. But soon the sun came out and the puddle started to get dry. Sam couldn't get out. + +Sam was feeling scared. But he was a brave little worm and he knew he could find a way out. So he wriggled and wriggled until he felt some grass and he was able to climb out of the puddle. + +Sam felt proud of himself. And with the sun shining down, he soon dried off and started exploring again. +Once there was a boy who really liked to kick. He loved to kick the ball and kick his bed. One day he wanted to kick something new: an iron. But as he kicked it, the iron was scary. He quickly stopped kicking it and ran away. + +The boy was so scared, he never wanted to kick the iron again. He stuck to kicking the ball and his bed, thinking of the scary iron while he did. + +He was so amazed at how something so small could be so scary. He started to tell all of his friends and family the story of the iron, and soon everyone knew about it. They all agreed that it was a good idea not to kick an iron! +Once upon a time there were two friends. One was a big bear and the other was a tiny mouse. The mouse saw a shiny ornament and decided he had to have it. He ran over to it and started to chew it. It was so fine! + +The bear saw the ornament and was very sad. He shouted at the mouse not to chew it. The mouse was scared and ran away. + +The bear was sad but then he had an idea. He went over to the ornament and started to nibble it with his teeth. He was so gentle and careful not to break it. + +Finally, the bear was done. He had made a very fine shape out of the ornament. He put it back in its place on the counter. + +The mouse returned and was amazed! He thanked the kind bear. From that day forward they were the best of friends. They would often spend days staring at the fine ornament together. +Mama was in a hurry. She got the little girl up from her bed. Mama said, "We gotta go now!" She quickly put on her jacket and grabbed her bag. Mama and the little girl walked out the door and Mama locked it with the key. + +Their car was waiting outside. When they got in, it was bright outside. The girl felt safe as she held her mama's hand. They drove away. + +Mama and the little girl arrived at the beach. The sun was out and the waves were crashing against the shore. They took off their shoes and the little girl ran to the water. She laughed as the waves moved around her feet. + +It was time to go. Mama said, "Hurry up! We need to get to Grandma's house now." + +They got back in their car and drove to Grandma's house. When they arrived, Grandma was waiting outside. Grandma said, "It's so good to see you safe and sound." They hugged each other tightly. + +Mama said, "We have to hurry now. The sun is almost dead." They quickly said goodbye and hugged again. Then they got in the car and drove away. +Once upon a time, there was an adorable parrot. This parrot's feathers were a rainbow of colors, from green to purple and everything in between. The parrot was very happy in its home. It liked to spend its days flying around and sort of singing. It was a very happy parrot. + +One day, the parrot found a special treat in its home. It was an even more adorable parrot that was a bit smaller than its own. The parrot was very excited and they became good friends. The parrots liked to play together and sing together. + +Soon, the parrots noticed they were getting a bit crowded. So, they decided to sort themselves out. They would take turns spending time in each other's home. This way, each parrot had more room and friends to play with. + +The parrots were very happy with their new arrangement and kept it up for many years. They were two of the happiest parrots in the world, always having fun and singing. +On a sunny day, a small bunny hopped to the forest. In the forest, there were many beautiful things. The trees were tall, the flowers smelled nice, and there were berries everywhere. + +The bunny was very happy. He had heard about the delicous berries in the forest, and now he could see them. He eagerly hopped up to the nearest bush. + +There was one big, juicy berry. The bunny looked at the berry and smiled. He hoped it tasted as delicious as it looked. + +He carefully reached out and grabbed the berry. He took a bite, and it was the most delicious thing he had ever tasted! + +The bunny was so happy that he hopped around the forest with a big smile for the rest of the day. He hoped there were many more delicious berries hidden in the forest. +Once there was a little girl named Martha. She was only three years old, so she hardly knew anything. + +One day, Martha's mom sent her an invitation. Martha was so excited! She imagined all the fun things she could do. + +But then something sad happened. Martha had a cousin who was very ignorant. He thought Martha's invitation was silly and said it was only for grown-ups. + +Martha was so sad that she cried. But then her mom and dad came to the rescue! They explained to her cousin why the invitation was so special. + +They told him that it was a special invitation to a fun place, where she was supposed to go! + +Martha's cousin was so surprised and he apologized to Martha for being so ignorant. + +Martha smiled and hugged her parents and her cousin. She couldn't wait to find out what wonderful adventures the invitation had in store for her! +Once there was a tall girl called Lola. She had the biggest and bluest eyes in the whole world! + +One day, Lola was in the park with her mom. She was so excited to play! Lola ran around looking at everything. When she saw a tap, she had an idea and quickly ran over to it. + +Lola grasped it tightly with her hands and started running. Her mom laughed as she watched. Lola laughed too! + +Lola continued to hold tight to the tap and ran until she was tired. Then, she put the tap down gently, took a deep breath and smiled. + +It was the best day ever! +Once there was a little girl called Lucy. She loved animals and always wanted to have a pet. + +One day she found a birdcage at the park. It was so pretty with lots of sparkles! Lucy's mum shrugged when she asked if they could keep it. + +But one day when Lucy was looking out of her bedroom window, she saw a bird fly past. She opened the window and called out to it. + +The bird flew onto her windowsill and pecked at the icy air. Suddenly Lucy remembered the birdcage! She rushed out of her bedroom and down to the park. + +When Lucy arrived she saw the birdcage was still there. She put it on the ground and said softly to the bird. It flew right in and Lucy shut the door. + +The little bird was so happy and Lucy was so proud of her new pet. She took it home and they were the happiest of friends ever since. +Once there was a little monkey named Milly. Milly had been given a special box as a present. But Milly was so frustrated because she couldn't open it. She tried and tried, but she just couldn't get it open. + +So Milly went to find her friend, John the Elephant. John was very good at doing things with his trunk. Milly said "Please, John, can you help me open this box?" + +John said he could try. With his trunk, he managed to separate the lid from the box. Milly was so happy! She was able to see what was inside. + +It was a big bunch of bananas! Milly was very excited because it was her favorite treat. Now she could eat bananas all day long. She thanked John and then went on her way. +Once upon a time, there was a cricket. He was very small, but he loved making noise. Every day, he would find a new rock and use it to make his own music. He would clap with his antennas and also jump up and down. + +The cricket was very impatient, so he wanted to find some friends who would join in on the fun. He looked everywhere, but he couldn't find anyone. Until one day, he asked a little girl if she wanted to play. + +The girl was very excited, so she clapped her hands and started jumping up and down with the cricket. They had so much fun playing together. Every day after that, they would play together and jump, clap and hop until they were both tired. + +The cricket and the little girl were the best of friends. Even when she was impatient, the cricket would keep her company and share his music with her. They both loved their special time together. +Molly was a shy three-year-old girl. She was sitting in the backyard watching the clouds go by. Suddenly, I had an idea. I decided to add some balloons to make it more fun for Molly. + +So I grabbed four colorful balloons and let them all go. Molly watched them float up to the sky and smiled. She was no longer shy and seemed excited to play with the balloons. + +Molly ran around and tried to catch the balloons. I helped her add some of them around her arms and body, so she looked like a big, colorful balloon. Molly was so happy with her new look that she started to giggle. + +We had so much fun and giggled while we added more and more balloons to Molly. By the time we were done, Molly was so happy that she ran around and showed off all the balloons. + +We had a wonderful time, and Molly could not stop giggling. She definitely was not shy any more! +Timmy was a foolish rabbit. He would always be running away and never listen to his parents advice. One day, he was out near the woods looking for carrots. He decided to nestle down under a bush and search for the carrots. + +He started looking through the dirt to find some carrots. He was so determined and focused, that he didn't listen to his mom warning him to be careful! He kept going and sure enough, he found two carrots! + +He grabbed the carrots and hopped out of the bush. He was so excited and hopped back home to show his mom. He showed her the carrots and she said "I told you to listen to me, but you wouldn't." + +Timmy was a bit embarrassed and started to understand why it was important to listen. His mom gave him a hug and they enjoyed the carrots together. Timmy learnt to listen and be careful more often. He wasn't so foolish anymore! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named John. He wanted to fix things, and so he decided to fix his toy. He looked inside and saw a string that was all tangled up. He tried to fix it, but he couldn't. + +John then went and asked his mom for help. His mom told him that she will help him repair the string. She gave him a big box filled with different colored strings. He sorted through the strings and chose the ones that were just right for the toy. + +John used the strings to repair the toy. He wrapped the strings all around the toy and tied them in a tight knot. His mom was so proud of him. She said that he had done a great job! + +John was very happy. He was proud of what he had done. He was so excited to show all his friends the toy he had repaired! +Once there was a fat bear. He was walking through the forest looking for something sweet to eat when suddenly he stumbled into a dusty cave. He looked around and saw something that made him very excited - a big bedroom full of sweet honey! + +The bear got closer and started swatting his paw at the jars of honey. But the jars were too tall and the bear couldn't get his paws on the honey inside. + +Then the bear came up with a clever idea! He squished his big, fat body and squeezed through the tiny opening in the jar. Now he was inside the jar of sweet honey! +The bear filled up his tummy with honey and it was the best meal he ever had. + +Then the bear thanked the dusty cave for the sugary treat and scampered off, a happy bear indeed! +Once upon a time there was a brave little bunny. He hopped around in the big, wide woods. One night he heard a very loud noise coming from the dark forest. The bunny was frightened, but he was brave and kept hopping. + +He hopped further and further into the deep, dark woods. Suddenly he saw a scaly green dragon! The bunny was so scared that his fur stood up! He wanted to run away, but he was brave and he stayed. + +The dragon looked at the bunny and spoke in a rumbling voice. The dragon said that he was a very tired little bunny. He asked the bunny to wait and to rest. The bunny was still frightened, but he waited until the dragon was ready to leave. + +The next morning, the brave little bunny hopped out of the forest all safe and sound. The dragon had gone and he was so relieved! He hopped back home feeling good and strong. + +The brave little bunny lived happily ever after, no longer feeling frightened. In the end, he had learned that resting and waiting can sometimes be the bravest thing we can do! +Jack was walking by the beach. It was a big beach, and it was beautiful. He could hear the waves crashing against the shore. Suddenly, he heard a noise coming from the water. He looked closer and saw a big fish. It was so big, Jack couldn't believe it. + +Jack wanted to catch it, so he jumped in the water. He splashed around trying to grab the big fish, but it was too fast. He splashed some more and he finally grabbed it. He held the fish up in the air and laughed. + +Jack was so happy that he wanted to show everyone. He ran to the beach and showed the fish to all the people there. Everyone clapped and cheered for Jack. They all said he was very brave for catching such a big fish. + +Jack was happy he heard the noise from the water. He felt proud of himself for catching such a big fish. +Mommy and Daddy were ready to have some fun. +"Let's please dance," they said. Mommy and Daddy grabbed hands and started twirling around. + +The little boy saw their fun and he wanted to join in. +"Please dance with us!" they said. + +The little boy was an obedient boy, so he held out his hands. Mommy took one and Daddy took the other. The three of them started dancing around the room. + +The little boy laughed and giggled as they danced. He was having so much fun and he didn't want it to end. He spun around, jumped up and down and twirled like his mom and dad. + +When the song finished, Mommy and Daddy were out of breath. +"That was such fun," they said. + +The obedient little boy agreed and smiled. He knew dancing was fun and he was ready for the next song. +One day, a little girl was walking down the street. She felt a bit lost and was looking around. Suddenly, she saw a woman walking towards her. + +The woman asked the little girl a question. "Where are you going?" + +The little girl said she was lost. The woman smiled and said, "Why don't you stay here with me. I can show you the way home." + +The little girl felt much better and stayed with the woman. The woman said, "Let's take a nice walk and then you will be home in no time.'" + +The little girl and the woman walked together and they talked and laughed. When they got to the little girl's house, the woman said goodbye and the little girl went inside. She felt fine and happy to be home. +Once upon a time, there was a bird. The bird was ready to fly. Every day, the bird's wings increased in strength. She practiced flapping her wings and soon she was able to fly higher and higher. Every day, the bird discovered something new. She flew over trees, fields and rivers. The bird had many friends and enjoyed flying together with them. She flew until the sun set and then returned to her nest. The bird was always ready to fly again the next day. +Once upon a time there lived a friendly bear. One day, the bear found a secret squash. She wanted to learn what it was by tasting it so she balanced it carefully on her nose. + +The squash was unknown to the bear. But when she closed her eyes and took a bite, it tasted great! Suddenly, the bear realized the squash was the perfect snack to balance her energy. + +So the bear ate the squash and kept balancing it from one hand to the other. From that day forward, the bear ate the squash every day keeping her energy strong and ready for new adventures. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty princess. Every morning the princess went outside to save the world. She was the bravest princess ever! + +The princess was good at saving. She always knew what to do. One morning, the princess heard a loud noise. It was coming from the sky! + +The princess looked up to see a big eagle. The eagle was stuck in a tree and scared! The princess knew she had to help. She quickly got a long rope and climbed up to the top. + +She carefully looped the rope around the eagle and gave it a little tug. The rope was just the right size! The princess saved the eagle. + +When they all got back to the ground, the eagle looked grateful. The princess smiled. She love to save and it felt so good. The morning was pretty and the princess felt proud. +Once upon a time there was a strong thief. His job was to steal things but he was not a nice man. One day he broke into a house and damaged some things. + +The people who lived in the house were very sad and worried. They called a man to come and help repair the broken things. The man was very good at fixing things, so he worked hard and fixed everything quickly. + +The people were very happy and thanked the man for his help. The thief was caught and was given a punishment for his bad behaviour. + +From that day on, the man who could repair things was always around to help. He made sure that the people were safe, and protected them from any further thieves. And they all lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time there was a frightened little girl. She was scared because there was a big, dark house near her own house. Whenever she passed the house she would count from one to ten. + +One day, the girl was scared and decided to go inside the big, dark house. Bravely, she stepped closer. She was so afraid and started counting again, one, two, three… + +Suddenly, the girl heard a noise! It was a loud and scary sound that made her jump. She was more frightened than before and quickly ran out of the house. As she ran away, she counted to ten and felt a bit safer. + +The girl went back to her house and told her mom and dad what happened. They were grateful that she had been so brave and counted when she was so scared. From that day on, the girl was always careful whenever she passed the big dark house. +Once upon a time there was a kind bear who liked to go on adventures. One day, he came upon a tall hill. He looked all around and decided to stand at the top of the hill and take in the view. + +It was a beautiful sight! He could see for miles in every direction. The sun was shining and the sky was blue. He took a deep breath and felt the cool breeze on his fur. + +The bear stayed at the top of the hill for hours. He saw so many wonders and felt so free and happy. After a while, he got tired and decided to go home. As he walked away, he smiled, knowing he'd be back soon. +Once there was a hive full of bees. The bees were so busy! They flew everywhere and always seemed to be in a hurry. Add, the queen bee, was the most impatient of them all. Everytime the bees would add more honey to the hive, Add would buzz around and inspect it. She made sure it was perfect. + +One day, the bees noticed that the hive was getting full. They could add no more honey! Add was very frustrated. She flew around the hive, looking for more room. She knew they had to find somewhere they could add extra honey, or else the hive would be too crowded. + +Finally, Add had an idea. She directed the bees to make a bigger hive. The bees worked harder than ever before and soon had made the hive twice as big. Now, the hive was not so crowded, and the bees had plenty of space to add more honey. + +Add was so proud! She had saved the hive and everyone was happy. The bees had learnt a valuable lesson - it was better to think ahead and add more honey to bigger hive, rather than being impatient and overcrowding the small one. +Sam was a little boy who couldn't wait for the summer. Every day, he looked out of his window to see what the new day would bring. It was a very hot day and he wanted to go outside and play. So, he blinked and ran outside into the bright sun. + +In the yard, Sam was happy to find a brand new toy. It was shaped like a race car and he wanted to play right away. He blinked, and the race car took off around the yard with him on top. He laughed, feeling the sun on his face as he drove it over the grass. + +Sam continued to play all day, taking turns around the yard in his new race car. He was so excited. When the sun finally started to go down, he blinked and the race car came to a stop. He quickly ran inside and told his parents all about the fun day he'd had in the yard. +Once there was a little boy. His name was Tommy. Tommy was very obedient. He always followed what his mom said. +One day, Tommy's mom asked him to clean up his toys. Tommy looked around the room and noticed a piece missing. He started to get worried. +He asked his mom, "Where is the piece?" His mom smiled at him and spoke softly. +"Don't worry, Tommy. I didn't forget it. I hid it away, just like how you hide it when you play with it. Find the piece and put it back with the other toys." +Tommy looked around the room and soon found the piece. He was very happy and quickly put it back with the other toys. +He smiled at his mom and said, "I did it!" His mom praised him for being obedient and said, "Well done, Tommy!" +Tommy was proud of himself for being obedient, and for finding the piece. From then on, Tommy always listened to his mom and was very obedient. +Once upon a time, there was an old plane. It flew high in the sky. One day the plane needed to bathe. It flew over a lake, dived in, and had a good scrub. + +After the plane bathed, it felt much cleaner. The warm rays of the sun dried it off. The old plane was delighted with how shiny it was! + +The plane flew over the lake one more time. It waved goodbye to all the animals that lived near the lake. Then it soared away and back up into the sky. + +The old plane was happy because it could finally get back to exploring again. And it had never been so clean before! +Once upon a time there were two friends called Val and Sam. Val loved summertime. It was her favorite season because she could run around and play in the sunshine. + +One day Val asked Sam if he wanted to go for a picnic. Sam said yes and so the two of them filled a big sack with snacks and drinks. + +Val and Sam had a lovely day in the park, playing games in the long grass and having lunch under a shady tree. They even took a nap in the sunshine. + +When it was time to go home, they looked inside the sack. All the snacks and drinks had gone! Val and Sam realized they had been forgotten by some summer bugs. + +Val and Sam laughed and laughed, because they couldn't believe it! Then they went home, happy that they had spent the day out in the warm sunshine. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who had a bucket. She was very brave and she wanted to go explore her garden. + +So she opened the back door, and took her bucket out into the garden. It was so big and green! Suddenly, she heard a loud noise and she got very frightened. She dropped her bucket and ran back inside. + +But she was brave, so after a few minutes she went back out into the garden. She picked up her bucket and looked around. Everything seemed quiet and safe, so she began to explore. She picked some flowers and put them in her bucket. + +She was so excited to show her mom what she found! With her bucket full of flowers, she ran back inside and showed her mom. Her mom was so happy and gave her a big hug. + +The little girl was no longer frightened. She ran back outside with her bucket and explored the garden again. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a daddy and a little girl. One day, they went on a picnic. The little girl was so excited! She loved the warm weather and fresh air. + +At the picnic, they spread out a blanket and sat down. They had cheese and crackers and juice. It was so yummy! They laughed and played until it was time to leave. + +But the little girl was fearful. She didn't want to go home. She wanted to stay at the picnic and play some more. She started to cry. + +But mommy and daddy reassured her. They said it was okay to be a little bit scared, but that they had to go home soon. They promised they would come back another day and have another picnic. + +So the little girl stopped crying. She gave mommy and daddy a big hug, and off they went, back home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Alice. She was just three years old and she loved to play in the park. + +One day, Alice was playing with her friends when she twisted her knee. It really hurt and she started to cry. + +Alice's mom saw her and came over to help. She gave Alice a big hug and said everything would be good. Then she put her hands on Alice's knee and started to twist them very slowly in a circular motion. + +Alice felt better soon. She thanked her mom and gave her a big hug. Then she continued to play with her friends. + +The end. +Once there was a young boy. He was brave and liked to play outside. One day, he decided to go for a long walk. He ventured far away, until he reached a big lake. He looked around him, it was so quiet and peaceful. He dare to take a step into the lake, but it was too cold! He backed away quickly and ran away. + +He saw a big bush and dare to climb into it. There, he saw a long tunnel. He was scared, but he was brave, so he decided to go in. He crawled for what felt like a long time. Eventually he came out of the tunnel and in front of him was a huge mountain. He was amazed and excited. He wanted to hike the mountain, but it was too tall. He wasn’t sure if he dared. + +But as he looked around, he saw many other young hikers. He knew he could do it too. He took a deep breath and started his climb. It took a long time and he got tired, but he kept going. Finally he reached the top! He was so proud of himself. He had dared and conquered a mountain. +Once upon a time there were three friends. They all liked to play outside. One day, they saw a hoop in the park that looked like fun. It was a very cheap hoop, but they still wanted to try it out. + +The first friend shouted out loud with excitement. He grabbed the hoop and tried to twirl it around his body. The other two friends started to laugh because they thought it was very funny. + +The second friend tried to twirl the hoop around her legs, but it was too hard. She shouted loudly again and tried over and over again. + +The third friend cheered and shouted with his two friends. He ran around and tried to grab the hoop from them. After a few more tries, the hoop fell to the ground. + +But the three friends still had fun. They twirled, shouted and laughed until the sun went down. And they knew they'd have to come back to the park to play with their hoop again soon. +One day a child was walking in the park. Suddenly, the child saw a puppy. It was so cute and the child wanted to keep it. The child felt guilty because the puppy didn't have an owner. + +The child wanted to do the right thing, so he brought the puppy to the animal shelter. The people at the shelter said they would keep the puppy until they found him a new home. + +The child was sad because he wanted to keep the puppy, but he felt better knowing the puppy would have a loving home one day. + +The child left the shelter with a smile on his face. Even though he couldn't keep the puppy, he felt good that he did the right thing. +Once there was a girl called Sarah. She was always very excited when it was her birthday or Christmas. + +This year on her birthday Sarah's mum gave her a present in a big bag. Sarah opened it and inside was a special toy that she had been dreaming of for a long time. She couldn't believe it. She was so excited that she danced around her bedroom. + +But when Sarah asked her mum if she could share the toy with her brother and sister, her mum said it was too expensive and that Sarah should keep it all to herself. + +Sarah knew that was very selfish of her mum and she felt a little sad. She decided to take some of her sweets out of the bag and give them away to her brother and sister to make them feel better. + +The more Sarah shared the more excited she got and this made her feel much better. She realised that sharing can be much more exciting than keeping everything to herself. +Once upon a time, there was a perfect little girl. One day, the little girl wanted something special. She asked her mom for a curtain. + +Her mom smiled and said yes. She went to the store and found the most perfect curtain. + +When mom brought the curtain home, it made the whole room look different. Everyone was so happy to see it. The little girl was especially excited. She wanted to introduce the curtain to all of her friends. + +So the little girl called her friends over to her house. When they arrived, she ran to the curtain and said: "This is my new curtain!" + +Her friends all said it was perfect. The little girl was so proud of her new curtain. From that day on, the curtain made the room feel even more special. +One day, a huge bear was walking through the woods. He was wearing his warm, fuzzy pants. He was looking for something yummy to eat, but he couldn't find anything. + +Suddenly, he stumbled over a log. He fell hard on the ground. His pants tore and he started to feel sad. He slowly stood up and sighed. + +He kept looking around, hoping he would find something yummy to eat. Then he saw a huge beehive in a nearby tree. His eyes lit up with joy. He reached out, but he stumbled and fell again. + +He groaned and got back up, rubbing his sore arms. He was determined to find something to eat. He cautiously reached up and grabbed one of the beehives. He opened it and found a delicious honeycomb inside. He gobbled it up and was very happy. + +The bear was now full and ready to go home. He quickly put on his torn pants and walked away with a smile. +Once upon a time there was a bus. It was an old, tired bus and it was very dirty. Every day it had to drive around the town, but it was never clean. + +One day, a small boy called Mark took it upon himself to make the bus clean. He brought a cloth and some soap and he started to clean the bus. He scrubbed and scrubbed until all the dirt was gone and the bus was shiny and bright. + +Mark was very obedient and worked hard until the whole bus was clean. When he was done, he proudly sat inside and the bus even seemed to drive a little better now that it was clean. The people of the town were very proud of Mark for cleaning the bus and being so obedient. + +From that day on, whenever the town people saw Mark, they said, "Look at that obedient little boy who cleaned the bus!" +Once upon a time, there was a silly little bug. The bug was very hungry and he wanted something to eat. So the bug looked around, until it spotted a rail. The rail looked very tidy and the bug thought it might be tasty. So the bug crawled over and took a bite. But the rail was too hard and it hurt the bug's mouth. The bug was sad and started to cry. But then the bug noticed a piece of cheese lying on the ground. The cheese looked yummy and the bug knew it was just right to eat. So the bug crawled over and took a big bite. The cheese was delicious and the bug was very, very happy. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy who loved playing outside. One day, it started to rain and the drops were coming down harder and harder. Suddenly there was a loud boom and Lucy saw a storm forming outside. + +Lucy was scared of storms, so she ran inside to find her mom. Mom said that it was ok and that she should go wash her hands in the sink. Lucy did as she said and scrubbed her hands with the white, foamy soap. + +When Lucy was done washing her hands, her mom said that it was time to go check the garden to see if the storm had left anything behind. + +Outside, the air was filled with the smell of wet soil, but they couldn't find anything of interest. That is until Lucy spotted something smelly stuck on a tree. She ran to check it out and found that it had come from the storm - it was a dead fish! It was so smelly that Lucy had to run away quickly. + +But even with the smelly fish, Lucy was happy that she had washed her hands in the sink the way her mom had told her too. +Once there was a little boy named Joe. Joe was three years old and he loved going to the garden. + +One day in the garden, Joe saw a crazy thing. He saw a man with a fence and a table. Joe wondered what was happening. + +The man came up to Joe and said, "I'm going to serve some food in the garden today". Joe was so excited! + +The man set the table with lots of yummy foods. Joe couldn't believe his eyes. He saw sandwiches, salads, fruits and much more. + +Joe smiled and thanked the man for his kind gesture. He was so happy that he ran off to tell his friends. They all enjoyed the food at the garden. + +Joe reminded his friends that when something is served in the garden, it's always a special meal. +Once, there was a nurse who cared for all the children in the town. She was very kind and generous, always making sure that every one of them was happy and safe. + +One day, the nurse had a special task. She had to look after a very obedient little boy. He was only three years old, and he always listened to what everyone had to say. + +The nurse put the little boy to bed and tucked him in, singing him a lullaby until he fell asleep. For the rest of the night, she came back every hour to check on him and make sure he was doing alright. + +In the morning, the nurse was so pleased to see that the little boy was still asleep. She smiled and asked the little boy if he had a good rest. He nodded and said he had a very good sleep. + +The nurse was very happy with the boy's obedience, and she said a special prayer for him that he would have sweet dreams every night! +Once upon a time, there was a small bed. On the bed was a little girl who liked to bow and take a nap. She would bow her head down and close her eyes and dream of magical adventures. + +One day, the little girl decided to bow very low. She was surprised when she saw something small hiding underneath the bed. She reached her arm and grabbed it. It was a little toy dog! + +The little girl was so excited. She ran to her mom and showed her the little toy dog. Her mom smiled and hugged her. + +The little girl put the toy dog back under the bed and said goodnight. She climbed into her small bed and bowed her head. She soon fell asleep and dreamed of playing with her new toy. + +The girl and her toy dog were best friends and had lots of fun together. She kept the toy dog safe under her bed, and every night, she took it out and bowed her head, pretending to be a princess in a magical land. +One day, there was a gloomy dolphin swimming in the sea. He had been alone for many days and was feeling sad. Suddenly, he saw something shiny and he swam closer. It was a magical shell! He was so excited and quickly split the shell open. Inside he found a bright, sparkling fish and a friendly crab. The dolphin was so happy and knew that he would never be lonely again. He shared the shell with his new friends and they swam together, playing games and having fun. That day, the dolphin was no longer gloomy. He had discovered friendship and was forever happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was very sad and alone. She missed her family and friends. + +Suddenly, an amazing teacher appeared. The teacher was kind and gentle. She talked to the little girl and comforted her. + +The teacher taught the little girl all about the world. She learned about flowers and trees, animals and bugs. + +The teacher showed the little girl how to appreciate the things around her. She shared special songs and stories with the little girl. + +The amazing teacher made the little girl feel happy and safe. She hugged the little girl and always made her feel loved and included. + +The little girl smiled. She was so thankful to have the amazing teacher to help her feel better. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lola. She was three years old and very happy. One day, Lola was playing outside in her garden when she spotted something pink and shiny lying in the grass. She ran over to it and found that it was a big bar of chocolate. She became very excited and grinned widely. + +Lola picked up the chocolate and ran over to her mum. She asked if she could eat it, and her mum said yes. So Lola carefully opened the pink wrapper and broke off a piece. She put it in her mouth and it tasted delicious. She started to eat the whole bar, piece by piece. + +Very soon, she became full and had to stop eating it. The rest of the chocolate was wrapped up and put aside for later. Lola smiled, happy with her yummy chocolate treat! +Once there was a baby. The baby was small and liked to crawl. He crawled all around the floor. One day the baby saw something wet. He wiggled his toes in it. It felt nice and cool. + +But then, the baby saw something scary. It was a big spider. He wanted to go away, but his legs were all wiggly. He could not run away. He had to crawl away as fast as he could. + +The baby crawled away from the spider. He kept crawling until he was out of the wet and away from the scary. Then he stopped and smiled. He was safe! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They loved playing in the sunshine. One day, the sky turned grey and soon a big cloud appeared. Suddenly, Jack felt embarrassed and wanted to go home. Jill stayed and said, "It's okay to feel embarrassed but let's stay and see what happens." + +So, they both remained under the cloud and watched as it rumbled and changed shapes. They saw a rabbit, then a dragon, and even a castle. They both laughed and felt silly. They remained under the cloud until suddenly, it rushed away and the sun shone brightly again. + +Jack and Jill were so happy to see the sunshine. They knew that even though a cloud had brought them embarrassment, it was nice to stay and explore its shapes. They had so much fun and they laughed the whole time. From then on, Jack and Jill always remembered to remain and explore when faced with a cloud. +The sun rose in the sky and Peter woke up. His mum brought him some breakfast and then went outside for a walk. + +Peter wanted to go outside too, so he picked up his hat and shoes and opened the door. + +Outside, there were lots of birds singing and bees buzzing. Peter felt very busy. Suddenly he spotted something scurrying across the grass. It was a little green lizard! + +Peter was surprised and wanted to get a closer look. He chased after the lizard, but the lizard was too fast. He followed the lizard around the garden, but he was never able to catch it. + +Finally, the sun started to set and Peter's mum called him back into the house. Peter said goodbye to the lizard and went inside. +Once upon a time there was a cozy house with a chimney. It was warm and comfortable inside. + +One day, a big white fluffy cloud came along and stopped right above the house with the chimney. + +The cloud saw the chimney and wondered what it was. It wanted to see what was inside. So, it floated down and stopped right in front of it. + +The cloud peeked inside the chimney and saw a beautiful fire burning and making the house cozy. Seeing this, the cloud was filled with joy. + +The cloud and the house with the chimney both were happy and stayed together for a long time. The End. +Mama was very busy one evening. She was trying to solve the problem of not having enough food. She sighed and walked to the corner of the room. Suddenly, a knock came at the door. + +Mama opened the door, and a man was there with a big bag of food. Mama's face changed from being guilty to being happy. She said thank you and hugged the man. She brought the food inside and shared it with everyone. + +That evening, everyone was happy and the problem was solved. Mama was no longer guilty and they all had enough food. Everyone clapped and thanked the man for his help. From then on, they would always remember that special and generous evening. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She was three years old and loved packing things into her bag. Every day she would take out all her toys and stuff them into her bag. + +One day, Lucy saw a small space between her bed and the wall. It was an old space that was dusty and she decided to pack it with all her toys. She put her dolls in first and then some of her blocks. She even packed her kite and a little book in there too! + +It took Lucy a few hours to pack the old space, but once it was done she was very proud of her pack. She had made the most of the tight old space and filled it with all of her favourite toys. She smiled proudly at her work and went to show mummy her masterpiece! +Once there was a kind little girl called Sarah. She was only 3 years old and loved to play in the park. One day she went to the park with her mum to have some fun. + +When they got to the park, Sarah noticed something strange. There was a huge threat in the park – a big dog! Sarah was scared and started to cry. But her mum told her that there was nothing to worry about, and that the dog was actually very kind. + +Sarah's mum asked the dog's owner if it was ok for her to come over and pat the dog. The owner said that it was ok and Sarah slowly started to relax. As she slowly got closer to the dog, the feeling of fear slowly went away. + +Eventually Sarah was brave enough to pat the dog. To her surprise, the dog was very kind, and even licked her hand. After that, Sarah and her mum stayed in the park for a few hours and Sarah relaxed as she played with the kind dog. +Once there was a long kangaroo. It was so long that it could touch the bottom of the sky when it jumped up. One day, the kangaroo decided to shoot something. So it ran around looking for something to shoot. + +Finally, the kangaroo found a tree with some apples in it. The kangaroo got really close and shot his tail at the apples. The apples shook, but they stayed in the tree. + +The kangaroo wasn't ready to give up, so he ran a bit further and found a big lake. He shot his tail at the lake, and a big splash of water went everywhere. The kangaroo was so proud that he had something to show for his efforts. + +The kangaroo then continued on his long journey, shooting things here and there along the way. He was happy that he had a lot of adventures and shots to show for it. +Once upon a time there was a fat lady named Miss Lisa. She had a big grey scarf that she liked to wear when it was cold. One day, she went to the park to have a picnic with her friends. Unfortunately, her scarf got caught in a branch while she was walking around. She tried to get it out but it was stuck tight. Just then, a kind man named Tom came to help her. He found a stick and used it to carefully fix the scarf. Miss Lisa was very thankful and gave Tom a big hug. Tom was so happy that he could help Miss Lisa that he decided to stay and enjoy the picnic too. +Once there was a boy. He was very excited because he had a new toy. It was a pink toy and it was his favorite toy. He wanted to play with it all day. + +He started to play and he had so much fun. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. He looked around and he saw that his pink toy had broken. He was very sad. + +The boy started to cry and he didn't know what to do. His mom came to him and told him that they could buy a new toy. He was happy again. + +The boy went to the store and he found a new pink toy. He was so excited that he hugged it. He played with it all day and had lots of fun. He was happy again. +One day, two friends saw a big calendar hanging on the wall. It had big pictures of animals, sunny days and places to visit. The friends were so excited they started to wave their hands. It was easy to see that they wanted to do something fun. + +They decided to make it a game. The first one to wave would get to choose an activity for the day. After counting to three, the first friend waved really really fast. Just like that, the activity for the day was chosen! + +The friends ran outside, waved to the clouds and danced under the sun. It was such a beautiful day and so much fun. + +After playing for a while, they decided to look at the calendar one more time. Now that they had so many awesome days behind them, it was time to make some for the future. They chose easy activities that made them smile and made plans for the days to come. + +The friends spent a lot of time ready the calendar. Every time they looked at it, they smiled. The calendar was like a promise of a lot of fun days to come! +Once upon a time there was an ugly shelter. It was in the middle of a lonely field for as far as anyone could see. No one ever came to visit the shelter. The shelter was all alone, but it was okay. It was happy in the middle of its field. + +One day, a group of animals came to the shelter. They had been looking for a place to belong and they saw the shelter and thought it looked perfect. The animals asked the shelter if they could stay. The shelter said yes and the animals moved in. + +The animals were so happy they had found a place to belong. They made their home in the ugly shelter and soon enough it wasn't so lonely anymore. Everyone was taking care of each other and the shelter was happy to belong to the animals too. +Once upon a time there was a very patient and happy girl. She had grown up in a small, icy village. Every day she and her family would explore the forests, looking for new places and things to learn about. + +One day, as the girl was walking through the forest with her family, she noticed a strange number on the ground. She pointed to it and said, "What is that?" + +Her father replied, "That's a number. It's very old and you must be careful when you pick it up." + +So, the girl very gently picked up the number, and as she looked at it, she felt a chill go through her body. It was so icy and cool in her hands. She put it away carefully in her pocket and went on exploring the forest. + +As she looked around, the girl noticed so many different numbers in the woods. She collected them all, and when she got home, she kept them safe. + +Years later, the girl was still patient and happy and the numbers she collected were a very special part of her life. She never forgot the icy day she discovered the numbers in the woods. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sarah. She was always very honest and careful. + +One day, Sarah decided to go for a walk. She stepped outside, and suddenly she heard loud music. It was coming from a theater. She stepped closer, and saw lots of people going inside. + +Sarah wanted to go too. She stepped into the theater, and saw that it was filled with colorful lights and music. People were singing and dancing. Everyone was so happy! + +Sarah smiled, as she enjoyed the show. She laughed, clapped her hands and stepped up to the stage. She sang along with everyone and it was the best time of her life. + +When the show ended, Sarah stepped outside and back home. She was still filled with joy and excitement. She promised to be honest and go there again. +Mama and Max went to the creek. It was a sunny day, and Mama had a bag of snacks for them to share. As they walked to the creek, Mama said, "We're gonna get some good fish today!" + +When they got to the creek, they saw that the fish were all dead. It was a sad sight, so Mama said, "It's okay, we can still have a nice picnic." + +Max found a soft spot on the grass and said, "I want to do this here!" Mama spread out a checkered blanket and they started eating their snacks. Max had a great time; he got so excited, he jumped up and down. + +Mama laughed, but then she said, "Wait, you mustn't run near the creek." She pointed to a big sign that said, "No swimming, only look." + +Max said, "Okay," and the two of them continued their picnic. Max and Mama made many more memories by the creek. +Once upon a time there was a girl. She was special and different -unique. She was very smart and liked to learn. One day, the girl took an exam. She tried her best and studied hard, to show how smart she was. She knew the answers and tried her best to answer them all. + +The girl was happy when the exam was over. She hoped that she did well. But when the results finally came, she was shocked. It said that she had failed the exam. + +The girl had mixed feelings. She felt sad, but then she decided to strike back. She knew she was smart and she was sure she could do better. So she practiced more and worked hard day after day. + +Finally, she took the exam again. This time she felt confident. And when the results came, she did even better than before. This made her very happy. She had showed that she was unique and smart, and she felt proud of herself. +Once upon a time there was a bald man. He was wearing a purple shirt and he had a special job. He had to remove things from a room. + +He went into the room and saw some blocks. He used his hands to remove them from the room. Then he saw some dolls and he used his hands to remove them too. + +The bald man kept going and he saw a purple balloon. He used his hands to remove it from the room. But when he went to leave he accidentally stepped on the balloon and the air squeezed out of it. The bald man had to remove it from his foot. + +Then the bald man continued his work until the room was clear. He looked around and smiled because he had done a good job. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lily. +One day, Lily noticed a photo in the room. It seem to make her feel fine. She wanted to find out more about the photo, so she asked her mom. + +Her mom told Lily that the photo was of her when she was a baby. + +Lily was so excited! She looked at the photo and it seem to bring a big smile to her face. + +Lily loved the photo and she asked her mom if she could have it. Her mom said yes and gave Lily the photo. + +Lily was so happy that she could keep the photo forever. She hugged her mom and said thank you. From then on, she kept the photo with her wherever she went. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She loved to watch things and was always curious. One day she saw a calendar on the wall and she knew it was special. + +She wanted to know what the calendar was for and asked her mom. Her mom explained that it was a useful tool to help them remember special days. The little girl was very excited and wanted to help. + +So each day she went over to the calendar and watched it. She would count the days, look at the pictures, and learn the names of the months. She was so proud to be learning something new. + +Soon the calendar became very useful to her family. They could use it to remember special days as well as help with trips and fun adventures. The little girl knew that the calendar was helping them out and it felt good to be so useful. +Once upon a time, there was a giraffe who could never stay still. He was always running around and playing, even when he was supposed to be standing still. This made it very hard for his friends to stick with him. + +One day, the giraffe tried to play a game with his friends, but they kept running away. He felt so sad that his friends wouldn't play with him. That's when he saw something sparkly on the ground. It was a bottle of glue. + +The giraffe picked up the bottle and began to pour it on his feet. Suddenly, he couldn't move an inch! He realized he had been stuck there, and he began to cry. + +But then, his friends heard him. They rushed to help him. First, they slowly peeled the glue off of his feet. Then, they used lots of fair blankets to cover him so he wouldn't get too cold. Finally, they helped him to remain standing so he could still play with them. + +From then on, the giraffe and his friends remained always together. They played together, laughed together and shared lots of good times. In the end, the giraffe was very thankful for the glue that had kept him still - it made his friendships much stronger! +Once upon a time in a happy land there lived a jolly king. The king was very kind and he wanted to take care of all the people in the kingdom. So he worked very hard every day to make sure that everyone felt safe and secure. + +One day the king decided to send a special missile to help support the kingdom. He told everyone that the missile would help keep everyone safe. So everyone in the kingdom was very happy and celebrated the king's decision. + +The missile was sent up in to the sky and it made a loud noise. Everyone cheered as they saw it take off. The missile was bright and sparkly and filled everyone with hope. + +For many months the missile supported the kingdom and all the people felt secure. Eventually the missile fell back down to the ground, but the king and all the people were still happy. They knew that the missile had done a great job protecting them and keeping them safe. +Once there was a little boy. He was just three years old and he loved to dress up. He had lots of different clothes to wear. + +One day his mum said they were going to the temple. She said he should dress in his best clothes, as the temple was very special. He put on his most expensive outfit and was ready to go. + +At the temple, the little boy had a wonderful time. He enjoyed looking at all of the beautiful things there. He also loved hearing the prayer songs that were sung by the people there. + +When it was time to go home he was tired, but he was also happy. He knew he'd come back to the temple soon, and he couldn't wait to dress up again! +Once there was a boy. He was very proud. He had a key that was shiny and special. He used it to open the door and he was very excited. + +One day, his big brother wanted to play. He said, "Let me pinch the key. I will give it back quickly." + +The boy thought it was a good idea, so he gave the key to his brother. But then, his brother ran away. The boy was sad and started to cry. + +But he remembered that the key was very special. So he looked and looked until he found the key again. + +When he saw the key, he was very happy and proud! He had found the key! He hugged it and made sure it was safe with him. +The Sun was shining brightly in the sky. A little boy saw something that reminded him of his mom. It was a bottle of wine! + +He picked it up and brought it to his mom. His mom was really happy and said that he was so intelligent for noticing it! + +They opened the bottle together and tasted it. The little boy thought it was a bit yucky, but his mom said it reminded her of a special trip they had taken together when he was small. + +It was such a special moment that they hugged and laughed. They talked about the trip and drank some more wine. + +The little boy was so happy that the wine reminded them of such a wonderful time. He was sure that he'd never forget the special moment they shared. +Once upon a time, there was a gentle room that needed a special friend. One day, a little boy came to visit it. He slowly opened the door and started to explore. He saw a chair and a table, a bed and some books. + +The little boy felt so happy. He smiled as he noticed a treasure chest. He opened it up and found lots of sparkly items. He filled his pockets with some of the items and took the rest back to the gentle room. + +The room felt so excited when it saw the little boy's treasures. Suddenly, the room began to change. The walls started to sparkle, the furniture moved around and books flew in from the sky. + +The little boy was so glad that he had helped the gentle room. He had gained a special friend. From that day onward, he promised to play in the room every day. Together, the little boy and the gentle room were always happy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was only three years old and very curious. She wanted to know more about the world. + +One day she heard a sound. It was a perfect sound, and it was like music. The little girl wanted to learn about the sound. + +So she asked her mom and dad, “What is this sound?†Her parents told her that the sound was a song. She was excited and wanted to learn more. + +The little girl began to practice and soon she could make the perfect sound. She practiced each day, and with each practice she improved. + +The little girl had learned something new and was very proud of herself! She had learned to make the perfect sound. +Once, there was a girl named Sarah. She owned a colourful tube. It was a very special tube, because it could take her to special places. One day, Sarah was taking the tube, when she saw something very nosy. It was a big snake! Sarah was very scared and she ran away. She left the tube behind. The snake was nosy and it started to crawl inside the tube. It curled in the tube and it did not want to leave. Sarah realised that the snake liked her tube and so, she decided to give it to the snake. Now, Sarah and the snake are very happy, because they both own their own special tubes! +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Fluffy. Fluffy hopped through the meadow looking for a treat. Suddenly, Fluffy saw something sparkly. It was a zipper! Fluffy hopped closer to take a look. She was so excited! + +Fluffy carefully hopped around the zipper until it became very quiet. She knew it was time to open the zipper. Fluffy hopped onto the zipper and carefully unzipped it. To her surprise, a tiny surprise was inside! Fluffy quickly grabbed the treat and hopped away. + +Fluffy had a wonderful day hopping and exploring with the zipper. She was so happy that she kept the zipper forever and ever so she could go on more adventures. The end. +Once there was a pet. It was very independent. Every day it went exploring around the house. One day, while exploring, the pet got very cold. It started to shiver! Its tiny body was shaking and quivering. + +The pet had to find somewhere warm to stay. It found a warm spot under the couch and curled up there. The pet stayed still and stopped shaking. Ahhh, it felt much better. + +Eventually, the pet got brave enough to come out from under the couch. It was feeling better and the warm spot had made it feel much better. + +From this experience, the pet learned to always be prepared for cold days! But it also felt proud for being so independent and brave. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very small and only three years old. One day she went to the park and wanted to talk to some friends. + +When she saw a group of children, Lucy was very fearful. She came a little closer and heard them talking about tea. Lucy did not know much about tea, so she asked the children what it was. + +One of the children told Lucy that tea was a hot drink made from leaves. She said it was delicious. Lucy was very excited and wanted to try it. + +The children brought Lucy some tea and she sipped it slowly. She was happy to discover it tasted lovely. Everyone smiled and Lucy knew she had made some new friends. From that day on, Lucy and the children talked about tea every time they were together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who had many blocks. He wanted to show them to everyone. So he went outside and met his friends. He showed the blocks to them and the children had a lot of fun. + +The boy was very proud of his blocks. He thought his blocks were important. He showed them to his friends, and the friends thought they were fun too. + +The children started to build things with the blocks, and they made a tower, a house and even a car. Everyone was so excited to play with the blocks. + +At the end, the children said goodbye and went back home. But they all had a great time together and they will always remember the blocks and how important they were. +Once upon a time, there was a generous bunny. The bunny was always kind to his friends in the forest. He was always ready to share what he had and help those around him. + +One day, the bunny decided to settle down in a cozy spot. He hopped over to a sunny tree and wiggled his way into the crevice. He made a comfy nest for himself and settled in for a nap. + +Suddenly, he felt something tickle his nose! He opened one eye to see what it was. He saw a tiny ladybug. It hadn't noticed that the bunny was in the tree and it had tried to land on his nose. + +The bunny gave the little ladybug a friendly wink and showed her the spot in the tree that he had settled in. The little ladybug laughed and thanked the Bunny for being so generous. It hopped away and waved goodbye. + +The Bunny was so happy. It was nice to know so many friends in the forest. He settled back down into his cozy nest and went to sleep. +Once upon a time there were two friends. They liked to play together but sometimes they did not know what to do. + +One day, one of the friends had an idea. She said, "Let's have a meeting." So, they made a plan. + +The day of the meeting came and everyone was excited. They gathered together in a special place. It was a popular spot for meetings. + +Everyone looked at each other and smiled. Then the meeting began. They talked and laughed and had so much fun. + +When the meeting was finished, they said goodbye and hugged. They all promised to have another meeting soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was walking down the street in her green dress and when she looked up she saw a cable. She asked her mom what it was, but she didn't know. So they asked a nearby worker who explained that it was important. + +The worker said that the cable was used to carry electricity to homes and businesses. The little girl was intrigued. She wanted to know more, so she asked questions like "How does it work?", "Why is it important?" and "Will it hurt me?". The worker patiently answered all of the little girl's questions. + +In the end, the little girl was very happy that she had learned about the cable. It was an important part of the city and she was so proud that she was able to understand its importance. +Once upon a time, there was a old clock. The clock was rough and bumpy. It had been through a lot. The clock was tired and it needed to rest. + +So the clock found a nice spot in the park and it lay down. It rolled over to get comfortable and it closed its eyes. + +Suddenly, the clock heard a noise. It was the sound of a little boy laughing. The clock opened one eye and saw a three year old playing in the park. + +The little boy was so happy and he was having so much fun. He was running from a tree to the swings, to the slide and then back to the tree. + +The clock watched the little boy and smiled. The little boy brought happiness to the old clock and it was glad it had decided to lay down in the park. +Lucy was playing in the park. She saw a big, clear barrel. She noticed it was filled with water. She wanted to splash around in the water but she knew that she was not allowed. + +So, she climbed on top of the barrel. She looked inside and was surprised to see a big fish! She was so happy to see such a cool creature and she wanted to show her friends. + +But when she turned around, the fish was gone! She noticed it had jumped out of the barrel. She searched all around the park, but the fish was nowhere to be found. + +Lucy was sad that the fish was gone, but she was happy that it found a new place to live. She hopped down from the barrel and continued to play in the park. +Johnny was at the park with his father and they were playing a game. Johnny liked it when his dad helped him so he listened closely. His dad told him to kick the ball and Johnny did it. He kicked the ball with a lot of strength and it flew across the park. Johnny was happy, he had kicked the ball really far and his dad praised him. + +His dad asked Johnny if he wanted to join a jazz class. He showed him the posters and explained how it would be lots of fun. Johnny was excited and said yes. He liked music so he was looking forward to the class. + +When Johnny went to the classes he learnt about beats and rhythms. He started to play jazz music and it sounded so good. He began to perform and do solos in concerts and he was getting better and better. He was becoming very competitive and he wanted to be the best jazz player ever. + +After a while, Johnny was really amazing at jazz music. He played with a lot of passion and he was very talented. Everyone was amazed! His dad was so proud of him and knew that Johnny had found something that he was really passionate about. +Once there was a little girl called Amy. She really wanted to have a birthday cake so her mum made her a delicious cake with icing, chocolate and sprinkles. Amy was so happy! She couldn't wait to blow out the candle and eat a big slice. + +When it was time for Amy to blow out the candle, she accidentally made a mess by dripping some of the yummy icing onto the plate. Even though she felt a bit ashamed, her parents said it didn't matter. + +Amy was about to take a big bite of her cake but then something amazing happened. The cake began to move and turn into a pink rabbit! The rabbit hopped off the plate and began hopping around the room. + +Amy laughed and clapped with glee. She had never seen such a magical thing before. Her birthday was the best ever! +Once upon a time there was a humble little zebra. This zebra loved to touch things in its habitat. He would touch the tall grass, the bushy trees, and the bright flowers. Everywhere the zebra touched, a magical sparkle would appear. + +One day, the zebra met a curious little boy. The zebra was scared but the boy was kind and gentle. He asked the zebra if he could touch it. The zebra said yes. + +When the boy touched the zebra, a bright rainbow appeared in the sky. The zebra and the boy were so amazed! They ran around telling everyone they saw about the rainbow. Everyone loved hearing their story. + +The zebra and the little boy became great friends. They were both very happy and enjoyed playing together in the grass. + +The end. +John imagined a parrot. The parrot was so shiny and tidy. He wanted to take it home so he could play with it all day. He flew with it around his house, flying high as a kite! But when his mom saw the parrot, she said he had to give it back to the shop. So John went back to the shop and put the parrot back. He was sad, but he knew it was the right thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a gingerbread man named Bob. Bob was special because he could fix anything. One day, a witch gave Bob some poisoned stew. She said it was spicy and he had to drink it. + +Bob was very scared. He carefully tasted the stew and realized it was really spicy. So he decided to try and fix it. He added some honey and sugar and stirred it. + + Suddenly, the stew smelled sweet and not spicy. He took a sip and realized it was yummy! Bob was so happy and smiled. He had fixed the stew and the witch was very pleased. + +The witch said Bob had saved the day and she rewarded him with a special gingerbread cookie. They both had yummy snacks to eat and Bob was a happy gingerbread man. +Once there was a boy named Joe who did something bad. His mom saw what he did and said he needs to be punished. Joe was scared but he knew it was the right thing to do. + +Mom told Joe to go and fetch a feather. Joe went outside and found a large, fluffy feather in the yard. He brought it back to his mom. + +His mom took the feather and touched it to Joe's hand. The feather felt soft and fluffy against his skin. Joe knew that it was his punishment. + +When Joe was done he felt bad for what he had done, but also relieved that it was over. His dependable mom had punished him, but also shown him love and care. + +Joe learned a valuable lesson that day - that even though mistakes were made, he could always count on his mom to be dependable and kind. +Once upon a time there was a bald man. He wanted to find a seat. So he crawled across the floor. He crawled and crawled until he got to the seat. He was so happy to have found it. He smiled and plopped down on it. He was very happy he didn't have to crawl anymore. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a pink bear. He lived in a forest and every day he watched the animals playing together. He was so happy and loved to watch them. + +One day, he had an idea. He wanted to join in and play with the animals. He was scared, but he was curious. He walked closer and closer and the animals noticed him. + +The bear was so excited. He waved at the animals and the animals waved back. They found him very cute and friendly. They all decided to play together. + +The animals and the bear ran around and chased each other for hours. The bear was so happy. He was glad he watched the animals and made a new friend. + +At the end of the day, the animals said goodbye and watched the pink bear make his way back to the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a kangaroo. The kangaroo was very bored and wanted something to do. So, she asked if someone would let her go on an adventure. + +Everyone said yes, so the kangaroo hopped away. The kangaroo jumped through the forest and over a hill. She was having so much fun! + +The kangaroo hopped over streams and through fields. The kangaroo was so happy and excited to be on this adventure. After a while, the kangaroo got tired and decided to take a rest. She lay down in a patch of grass and fell asleep. + +The kangaroo woke up feeling refreshed. She hopped and jumped all around, until she was back where she had started her adventure. The kangaroo was happy and excited to have gone on such an exciting adventure. From then on, she never got bored again! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She was always very curious and she wanted to know what happened in a jail. One day, her mommy asked her,"Mia, why do you worry about a jail?" Mia smiled and answered, "I am curious about what happens in a jail." Her mommy said, "Well, you don't need to worry about a jail, it's a safe place." Mia felt better and thanked her mommy. From that day on, Mia was no longer curious and she stopped worrying about a jail. The end. +Once there was a brother. He was so scared to try new things. One day he heard the sound of a big wheel. He peeped out of his window and saw a big wheel filled with kids! His brother was there, too! + +The brother wanted to try the wheel, but was still scared. Then he thought of something. He took some of the courage inside him and decided to fill the wheel with his brother. His brother was so happy and the brother had a big smile on his face too! + +They started to spin and have so much fun! They laughed, screamed and filled their hearts with joy. They were so happy that they did not even notice the time passing. When the wheel was ready to stop, the brother and his brother were still filled with happiness and excitement. They hugged each other and thanked that they were brave enough to try. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Tilly and Bob. They were playing in the park. Bob was having a great time. He was running around and laughing with joy. + +But Tilly was not having fun. She was walking around and complaining. She did not like the park. She thought it was too big and too loud. + +Suddenly, Bob came running to Tilly. He was holding something big and mighty. It was a ball! He asked her if she wanted to play catch. + +Tilly stopped complaining. She smiled and said yes. She and Bob had a great time playing catch in the park. It was the most fun they had ever had. +Once upon a time there was a cool lamp. Every morning it would ring to wake up everyone in the house. The lamp had a special bulb inside. At night time, when everyone wanted to sleep, the lamp would shine its cool light. + +One night, when everyone was fast asleep, the lamp started to ring and the bulb started to glow. When the sleepy people in the house woke up, they saw something very special. + +It was a beautiful Fairy, dancing and shining in the bright light of the lamp. The people were so happy to see her. They started to laugh and play together in the light of the cool lamp bulb. + +The Fairy said goodbye, smiling and waving her wand. From then on, every morning, the lamp rang and shined its cool light, reminding everyone that magical things can happen. +John and his mommy were walking through the park. John saw a pigeon and he pointed to it and said "Mommy, look a bird!" Mommy smiled and said "That is a pigeon". They watched it together for a little while, but then John realized it was dangerous. He held mommy's hand tightly and said "Mommy, be careful! The pigeon looks dangerous! + +Mommy kissed John's head and said "It's okay, we are safe". John felt better after that and he looked up to the sky. Mommy pointed to the sky and said "Look, there is a flock of pigeons flying away". John smiled and said "I love pigeons". He watched them until they flew out of sight. + +John and Mommy held hands and they walked away. John looked back one last time and said "Mommy, I love pigeons". Mommy smiled and said "Me too, sweetheart". They walked away with love in their hearts. +Once upon a time, there was a gentle princess. She was very small and always wore a pretty dress. She loved to dance and twirl around the room. + +One day, she was walking through the garden when she saw a giant tree. Suddenly, the tree started to move! The princess stepped back and paused. + +Out stepped a tiny fairy. The fairy said she was a magical creature who could make wishes come true. The princess was so excited she could hardly speak. She said she wished for a magical pony so she could ride around the castle. + +The fairy waved her wand and suddenly the princess heard a nicker. There, in the garden, was a gentle pony with a mane of stars. The princess smiled and hugged the pony. + +The fairy smiled, said goodbye, and flew away. The princess thanked her with a gust of wind. And from that day forward, the princess and her new pony were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. Tom wanted to visit a special place. He asked his mom if he could go and she said yes. So Tom got ready and off he went. + +Tom was excited as he started his journey. He saw a lot of things along the way. He saw a bird singing in a tree, a big butterfly in the garden and a few funny looking cows. + +After a while, Tom reached his special place. It was a fine place with lots of fun to explore. He went this way and that way and soon he was deep into the forest. He saw some funny animals and he also saw some big trees. + +Tom had a great time visiting and exploring. He was happy when it was time to go home. He took a different way home and he enjoyed the sights along the way. Soon enough, Tom was back home, safe and sound. + +It was a fine day and Tom was happy he got to visit the special place. He couldn't wait to go back again the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She was three years old. She had a friend named Rachel. Rachel had a special statue. It was red and it was very pretty. + +One day, Amy and Rachel went to the park together. They felt very happy. Amy wanted to touch the statue, so Rachel let her. Amy touched it and felt how smooth it was. She thought it was so pretty. + +The next day, Amy decided to make a special surprise for Rachel. She painted a big heart on the statue. She used red paint and it was very pretty. Rachel was so happy when she saw it. + +Amy and Rachel both felt very joyful. They hugged each other and the statue together. They were so happy that they decided to keep the statue forever. Every time they saw it, it reminded them of their special friendship. +Once there was a little girl who was very happy. She was sitting in her bedroom and was feeling very comfortable. All of a sudden, she heard a sound. Her eyes opened wide. It was an ice-cream truck! She jumped up and ran to the window. + +The little girl was so excited that she ran out of her house. She ran down the street and then she saw the truck. It was full of sweet ice creams. She looked around and saw other children biting into the tasty treats. + +The little girl was so excited that she got to try one too! She happily grabbed a cone and bit into the icy cold ice-cream. She loved it so much she ate it all up. + +The little girl was so happy that she had a tasty treat. She went inside her house with a big smile on her face. From that moment on, when she heard the sound of the ice-cream truck, she knew it was time for a yummy snack. +Once there was a boy who wanted to make a log cabin. He had all the logs he needed, but he needed nails to put them together. So, he went to the store to buy some nails. He grabbed some that looked rough, but he found out that they were too hard to put in the logs. + +The boy started to get frustrated, so he asked the storekeeper for help. The storekeeper gave him some smoother nails which seemed perfect. The boy thanked the storekeeper and went back to his cabin. + +Using the smoother nails, the boy was able to easily put all the logs together and make a nice cabin. He was so relieved and happy with the result. The cabin seemed really cozy and perfect. He was so glad he found the right nails! +Max and his dad went on an adventure together. They had a picnic and then went for a walk together. Dad took some oranges and they stopped to eat. + +When they were finished eating, they started walking. They went through a forest and saw lots of birds and other animals. All of a sudden Dad stopped. He pointed at a soft trail. + +Max and Dad had a great time discussing the trail. Max asked Dad a lot of questions and they talked about where the trail might lead and what they might find at the end. + +Max didn't know what to expect. He was excited and a little bit scared. They followed the soft trail and went deep into the forest. After a while, Dad stopped again and said that it was time to go home. + +Max was disappointed but he was also happy about their adventure. He knew that one day, he would come back to the forest and find the end of the soft trail. +Once there was a clumsy waste collector. Every day, he would take big bags with him and go around the town collecting all of the waste. He enjoyed helping the town stay clean and would always work hard. + +One day, he was on his way to collect waste from a small park. He was looking inside a bin when he noticed something peculiar. There was an old apple that looked like it had been there for a while. He took it out and it was all soft. He realized that the apple was rotting! + +So he decided to use this apple to teach the people of the town an important lesson. He gathered all the children in the park and told them that the apple was rotting because it had been thrown away and not taken care of. He reminded them to never throw anything away and to always take care of their belongings. + +The children learned their lesson and from then on, they started to take better care of their things so they didn't rot like the apple. +Once there was a little girl. Her name was Mia. She was three years old. + +One day, Mia and her family went to the stadium. It was very big. Mia was amazed. She saw people running and playing. There were so many colors and sounds. + +Mia wanted to join in too. She started running around. She was so excited. She had to be careful, though. + +Suddenly, Mia heard a loud snap! She stopped running. Everyone in the stadium was silent. Mia looked around. + +At the end of the stadium, she saw a big flag. It had snapped in half! Everyone gasped. + +Mia was so happy that she had remembered to be careful. Everyone was so grateful that nothing else was broken. +Once there was a little girl called Sam. She was three years old and she loved to explore. One day, Sam went to the beach and she saw a chest. It was full of treasure! Sam was so excited and she couldn't wait to see what was inside. + +Sam opened the chest and inside was a delicious ice cream. Sam's eyes lit up and she smiled with delight. She ate the ice cream in no time. She really hoped it was full of more surprises! + +Sam was lucky enough to find that the chest was full of other delicious treats too. There were chocolates and cookies and lollies all for her to enjoy. She was so happy and kept hoping for more. + +Finally, Sam was finished exploring the chest and it was time to leave. She thanked the chest for all its surprises and ran off with a smile full of joy. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Amy. She was three years old and she loved to travel. + +One day, she decided to go for a journey. She packed her bag with clothes and drinks and off she went. + +She travelled on roads, over hills and through dark forests. After some time, she saw a big field with lots of sports. There were soccer, basketball and cricket. Amy was very excited and she couldn't wait to play. + +She had a lot of fun at the sports field. She ran, jumped and laughed. It was a great day! + +When the sun began to set, Amy had to go home. She said goodbye to the sports field and headed back on her journey. She was so happy with the amazing journey she had. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved the sea and she wished she could travel the world by boat. + +One day, Lily went to the beach and she saw an anchor. It was so big and shiny! She touched the anchor and it made a loud clink. + +Lily started to stretch her arms and legs. She was going to pull the anchor with all her might. But it was heavy and wouldn't move. + +Lily kept trying, but her efforts were met with a harsh wind. No matter how hard she tried, the anchor would not budge. + +Just when Lily was ready to give up, the wind suddenly died down. Suddenly, the anchor lifted and floated away with the tide. + +Lily was so excited! She waved to the anchor as it slowly disappeared over the horizon. She knew that she could finally go out and explore the world by sea. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was so lucky! She wanted to find something special and explore. So, one day she decided to open the door and go for an adventure. + +She took her favourite toy, her teddy and opened the door to find the wonderful sea! She was so excited that she ran and jumped in the big water. She swished around and made big splashes with her hands and feet. + +The sea was so calm and full of sea life. She saw fishes and crabs. She wanted to explore and soon realized that she was far away from her home. She felt scared but also lucky because the sea was so beautiful. + +So she started to swim towards the shore. After a while she felt tired but she did not give up. Finally, she saw some sand and realized she was safe. She was so happy and excited she couldn't believe it! + +The little girl had an amazing adventure and she found something special. She learned to never give up and that it was worth taking risks. She was so lucky to have such an amazing experience! +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He was very happy and he loved to tell stories. He told stories about the fun things he did and the cool things he saw. + +One warm day, he saw something he had never seen before. It was very strange and he wanted to know what it was. He asked his mom, but she couldn't tell him. He asked his brother, but he didn't know either. + +So the little boy asked his grandpa. His grandpa was very wise and he knew many things. He smiled and told the boy that it was a butterfly. The little boy was so excited! He told everyone he knew about the butterfly and all the fun things it could do. + +The little boy was very happy he had found out what the thing was. He ran off to find more things and to tell even more stories. +Once there was an elderly lady who had a special collar. The collar was purple and shiny and made her look beautiful. Whenever she wore it, she felt strong and complete. + +One day, the elderly lady was in the park and she saw a little girl who was playing on her own. She had bright eyes and the same collar that the elderly lady was wearing. The elderly lady approached the little girl and asked if she knew why the collar was so special. + +The little girl said, "Yes. It helps us feel complete." The elderly lady explained that wearing the collar made it easier to feel content and at ease. The little girl smiled and said it made her feel the same. + +The two talked for a while about all the wonderful things in life and how the collar could help us find happiness. They smiled and hugged goodbye, both feeling complete and filled with joy. +Once there was a pig called Trevor. He was very polite and was always friendly to the other animals on the farm. One day, he decided to have some fun. + +Trevor had an idea. He decided to zoom around the farm. He zoomed faster and faster until he could go no faster. He was having a wonderful time. + +But then suddenly, he heard a loud tear! It was the sound of a fence being torn apart. Trevor had torn it open with his zooming. He was so embarrassed that he didn't know what to do. + +He quickly apologised as polite ly as he could. To his surprise, the farmer just laughed and said it was ok. He thanked Trevor for the entertainment and promised that he would fix the fence right away. + +Trevor happily zoomed away, happy that he hadn't been in trouble after all. He had had a lot of fun, and was pleased that he had been so polite. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sally. Sally loved to play with her friends. + +One day, Sally and her friends were playing tag in the park. Sally was running very fast and slipped. She felt sad when she fell on the ground. + +But her friends were very honest. They helped her up and asked if she was okay. They even gave her a hug to make her feel better. + +Once she was all better, they continued to play in the park. Sally and her friends laughed, ran and played until it was time to go home. +One day, there was a big factory. It was very big and noisy, and it had lots of lights. + +The factory was busy with cars and trucks, rushing in and out. But one day, something new happened. + +A big truck stopped outside the factory, and out came lots of workers. They had big long hoses, and they started to spray paint all over the factory. + +The factory changed colour. Now it was bright and colourful, and the lights from the factory shone even brighter. + +The workers sprayed and sprayed, until finally the factory was entirely coloured. Everyone was pleased with the result, and the factory looked beautiful. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Tom and Susie. They had lots of fun adventures together! + +One day, Tom decided it was time for a new adventure. He ran out the door and went straight to the freezer. Susie came running after him to remind him not to go there. + +But it was too late! Tom confidently opened the freezer door and found a wild surprise. Inside were frozen jungle animals! Tom was so excited, he couldn't believe his eyes. + +Susie was scared that the animals were going to come alive, so she quickly yelled, "Let's get out of here!" But Tom refused to leave. He wanted to explore the jungle animals more closely. + +Susie was able to finally convince Tom to leave the freezer. As they walked away, she reminded him to never go into the freezer again. + +Tom and Susie never forgot the wild adventure they had that day. +Rudy was in a hurry. His mom needed his red pants for the picnic and was already late. He ran as fast as he could to find his pants. But he couldn't find them anywhere! He searched under the bed, in the closet; but no red pants. + +Suddenly, Rudy remembered something. His baby sister had been wearing his pants the day before when she made a big mess with her paints. He ran to his sister's room and there they were! The red pants were covered in colorful paint and had a bitter smell. + +Rudy was so happy! He grabbed the pants and ran as fast as he could back to his mom. When he arrived, his mom was so happy to have the pants. They quickly got all the things they needed and hurried off to the picnic. +Once upon a time there was a boy who liked to explore. He wanted to see what was behind every door and he wanted to unlock every locked thing. One day he was out exploring and he found a big door with a big lock. He bent down to take a closer look and saw that the lock was rusty. He wanted to see what was behind the big door so he tried to unlock the big lock. He put the key in the keyhole and turned it. Click, the lock opened! He was very happy and he opened the door very carefully. He saw a big old coat hanging up inside. He put his hand in one of the pockets of the coat and pulled something out. It was smelly, but he didn't care. He kept looking and he found a big treat inside that he could not wait to eat! He was so excited and he took the treat and the smelly coat with him as he went off to explore more. +Once upon a time there was a baby. She was the most beautiful baby in the world. Every day she would laugh and play with her parents. They would take her on long walks and sing her silly songs. + +But one day the baby had to leave. Her parents hugged her tight and brushed away their tears. The baby was confused but said goodbye. Her empty heart broke as they waved goodbye. + +Now the baby was all alone. She had no one to tuck her in at night. She missed her parents so much. She wandered around looking for them but nothing seemed familiar. + +But then one day the baby saw them again! Her parents ran up to her and hugged her tight. She smiled and laughed, happy to be reunited. Together, they went home and the baby was never alone again. They stayed together and were never sad again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a magical castle in the clouds. In it lived a king who was very lazy. Every day he would sit and do nothing, except watch the world down below. One day he decided to create something. He used his magical powers to make a beautiful shield that lit up the sky with its sparkles. + +The lazy king then waved his wand and set the shield in the sky to protect his castle. And so, every night the shield glowed brightly above the castle, keeping it safe. + +The kind villagers living down in the kingdom saw the shield and were filled with joy. Knowing that their king was protecting them made them feel safe and happy. They could now sleep tight each night. + +The lazy king was very proud of his magical shield. He also knew that it would keep the castle safe and make all the people happy. So he just sat back and enjoyed the lovely sight of the shield's sparkles. +One day, Mommy and Daddy went out and left little Joey in the living room. Joey started to get bored, so he started to shout. He shouted and shouted until he heard a big bang. Joey got scared and he ran to look. There was a bin on the floor and food was all over. + +Joey was angry that the bin had fallen, so he shouted even louder for Mommy and Daddy to hurry home. But nobody came. Joey was getting even angrier, so he picked up the bin and tried to put it back on the counter. But he couldn't do it, so he started shouting for help. + +Luckily, Mommy and Daddy came back soon after and saw what had happened. Daddy picked up Joey and gave him a big hug. Then Daddy fixed the bin, and Joey's anger went away. Mommy and Daddy even played with Joey until he was ready for his nap. + +And after that, he never shouted so loudly again! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Grace. Grace was cheerful and liked to play. + +One day Grace heard a funny sound outside of her window. It was a man singing a poem. Grace liked it and decided to go outside to see what was going on. + +When she got there she saw a man spinning. He was spinning around and around and singing a poem as he went. Grace thought it was so much fun and ran to join him. + +The man stopped spinning and twirled Grace around and around. She laughed and giggled as she spun. When she stopped, the man gave her a cheerful hug. Grace thanked the man for the special spin. + +And they all lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was an open seal. It liked to stretch in the sun and have fun. +One day, it wanted to explore the world. So it stretched its flippers and started to swim away. +Soon it had gone far away from home, and the seal felt excited and scared. +Then it saw a different seal stretching in the sun. The two seals smiled and waved at each other. +The two seals decided to be friends and had a lot of fun together. They stretched and jumped and splashed around in the open ocean. +At the end of the day, the two seals hugged and said goodbye. Then the open seal swam away, on an adventure to explore the world again. +John was a gifted boy. He always loved to do tests. One day he decided to try something different with his test. He took it outside and stood in his backyard. He said, "I'm going to zip this test really fast." +John took a deep breath and then with all his might, he zipped the test across the lawn! It zipped faster than he had ever seen it go! He was so happy! +He ran after the test and tried to catch up with it. When he caught the test, he was out of breath and his heart was beating fast. He had so much fun zipping the test. +He went back inside, and thought to himself, "Maybe I'm not just a gifted boy, maybe I'm a super boy!" +Once there was a girl. She had thick, brown hair. Every day she used a brush to make it shine. Every morning she woke up, and she had the biggest smile on her face. + +She loved to go outside and play. She would go outside with her friends and play in the sunshine. They would try to catch a butterfly, or chase each other around the yard. When she was playing, she would always laugh and smile. + +At the end of the day, the girl would come home and brush her hair. She would brush it until it shone like the sun. Then she would put on her pajamas and go to bed with a big smile on her face. It was the same smile she woke up with in the morning. +Once there was a lonely little girl called Molly. She had no friends and felt very sad. She lived in a big house with a bookshelf in her bedroom. + +Molly often stood in front of the bookshelf and wept bitterly. She wept and wept until her room was full of tears. + +One day, something magical happened. Suddenly, the bookshelf flew open and a little fairy came out. The fairy asked Molly why she was so sad and she told her everything. + +The fairy was so kind. She gave Molly a big hug and said something wonderful. She said, "Molly, you won't feel so lonely if you make friends with your bookshelf". + +Molly took the fairy's advice. From that day onwards, she loved to read stories from her bookshelf and made it her very special friend. She was so happy! +There was an old man who wanted a new bedroom. He would walk around and look at all the different bedrooms. Nothing seemed quite right. The old man wanted something special. + +One day he saw an old bedroom, dusty and broken. He knew it was old, but something about it made him want it. He decided to clean it up and make it his. + +When he was done, the old bedroom was beautiful. He moved in all his things and made it his own special place. The old man was so happy with his old bedroom. It was exactly what he wanted. +Once upon a time, there was an adventurous girl. She loved exploring and having fun outdoors. One day, while walking in the woods, she came across a wonderful cave. It was dark and mysterious, and she wanted to see what was inside. + +She asked her best friend to come with her, and her friend said yes. Together they decided to go exploring inside. It was amazing! They played games and found rocks that glittered in the light. Then they decided to share what they found. + +The cave was full of wonderful things. They found an old toy and a beautiful butterfly, and lots of other fun things! Every day they went back and shared new things that they discovered. + +After many days of playing and exploring, the cave became a special place to them. They had lots of wonderful adventures together and made many memories that will last a lifetime. And just like the cave, their friendship will never be forgotten. +Jackson was feeling a bit sad. He had to say goodbye to his best friend whose family was moving to a new town. Jackson wanted to give his friend a special gift before they left. + +He jumped in his dad's car and drove to the toy store. He found the perfect toy car - it was red with silver wheels. Jackson was very excited. He thought it was the perfect gift for his friend. + +As Jackson drove home, he wondered how he could give his gift. Suddenly, he had an idea. + +Jackson grabbed the car and drove to the river. He quickly took off his shoes and socks and dove into the cool water. Then, he swam until he found his friend who was packing their houseboat for the trip. Jackson shouted, "I brought you a thoughtful gift for your new year!" + +His friend was so thrilled. Jackson smiled as he watched his friend play with the toy car. He was so happy he could bring a bit of joy on such a difficult day. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Lily who loved to help people. She saw a friendly rabbit in the park one day who needed help. The rabbit asked Lily to lend him some quiet so he could sleep. + +Lily smiled and thought of a way to help. She reached into her pocket and pulled out a harmless blue feather. She waved the feather around in the air, and it made a gentle swoosh sound that made the park feel very peaceful and quiet. + +The little rabbit smiled with gratitude and hopped off to find a cosy spot to snooze. After a short while, Lily heard the sweet sound of gentle snores and knew her plan had worked! + +Lily was proud of her kindness and knew she had really helped the rabbit by lending him some quiet for his nap. She smiled and continued to explore the park, looking for more opportunities to help others. +Once upon a time, there was a light. It was so bright that you could imagine it was like the sun! Everywhere the light went, it made everything very happy. + +The light liked to explore and see new things. One day, the light played a game in the garden. It hopped around the flowers and made them happy. + +The light liked to race and it was so fast. It went around and around like a drop of water on a hot day. It glowed so brightly that it made the sun jealous. + +The light wanted a friend and it found one. Together, the light and its new friend raced. They chased each other up and down the garden, playing and having fun. + +The light and its new friend were best friends forever. Everywhere they went, they made things bright and happy. +Once there was a brave girl named Sophie. Sophie always read in the library. One day, something terrible happened. The library caught on fire and Sophie had to quit. She was sad and scared but she was brave. + +Sophie quickly left the library and all the books inside were burned. Even though she was sad and scared, Sophie was brave and strong. The firemen came to put out the fire and thanked Sophie for being brave and leaving. Even though she was still sad about the library, Sophie was proud of herself for being so brave. + +Sophie made a plan to find a new library and promised she would never quit reading. The next day, Sophie went to the new library and she read lots of books. She remembered to be brave and soon she found a new favorite book for her library. Sophie was happy again and she kept reading. +Once upon a time there was a big watch. It was very shiny and made very cool sounds. One day, a little girl wanted to play with it. She asked her mom if she could have it. Her mom said only if she promised to behave. + +The little girl promised she would. She was so excited to have the watch. She played with it all day and enjoyed the sounds it made. + +But then one day, the little girl forgot her promise to behave. She was being very loud and not listening to her mom or dad. Her mom was very sad and said she must give back the watch. + +The little girl was very sad, but she knew she had to be a big girl and do as her mom said. She gave back the watch, and promised herself she would be a good girl and behave better next time. +Once upon a time there was a brave knight called Bob. He always wore a crown on top of his helmet. One day he went to fight a foolish dragon. Suddenly, the dragon lunged forward and tried to grab the crown. Bob was very brave, so he fought back. He managed to grab the crown and put it safely back on his head. Bob defeated the dragon and became a hero. Everyone was very proud of him. The End. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Danny. He was only three years old and very obedient. He loved to play outside and one day, he went out with his mum. It was a beautiful day, so Danny decided to lay down in the grass and enjoy the sunshine. His mum smiled and took out a red scarf from her bag. She said: 'Danny, why don't you wrap this scarf around you so you don't get cold?'. Danny did what his mum said and lay there with the scarf spread out around him, happy and content. They stayed there until the sun went down and then they went home. Danny had had a lovely day! +Once there was a little boy named Sean. He was three years old and very curious. One day he decided to go on an adventure. He left his house and walked down the street with a big smile. + +When he got to the park, Sean saw a group of people. They were all in a big circle with their eyes closed. He knew he had found something special. + +The people started to improve their minds. They used their eyes to look around and started to organize everything. + +Sean got excited and he joined in. He looked all around at the organized park and was happy. His eyes opened wide and he felt so much better! + +He learned to be organized and his mind improved. After a few weeks, Sean felt much more confident and his eyes were bright with new ideas. +Once upon a time there was a cricket who lived in a big garden all alone. The cricket worked hard all day and night, diligently taking care of all the flowers and plants. Every morning, the cricket woke up with a smile on its face and was always so dependable. + +One day the cricket was out in the garden singing its song. Suddenly, it heard a small boy mention it's name! It was so excited! It hopped around the garden, looking for the boy. + +But the cricket couldn't find him anywhere. It looked and looked, but he was nowhere to be seen. After searching the entire garden, the cricket finally found the boy. The boy giggled and pointed at the cricket. + +The cricket was so happy - they had become friends! The cricket was always dependable and brought joy to the boy every day when they saw each other. They shared lots of laughs and the cricket looked forward to their playtime together. + +The cricket and the boy were friends forever and the mention of that cricket will never be forgotten! +Once upon a time there was a little squirrel. Every day the squirrel would run around and play. But he often felt very lonely. + +One day, the lonely squirrel spotted a little girl. The girl had a smile on her face and was reaching out her hands. She wanted to hold the squirrel. + +The little squirrel was scared at first, but he soon realised that the girl was kind. So he sat in the girl's hands, and he held tight. The girl laughed and laughed. + +The little girl and the squirrel became friends. Every day, the girl would bring peanuts for the squirrel, and she would hold him in her arms. The little squirrel was no longer lonely. He had a special friend. +Once upon a time there was a big car. It was so big it could zoom really fast. One day the car was driving down the street when it saw something special. It was lotion. The lotion was in a big bottle and it looked really shiny. The car wanted to get the lotion, but it was difficult to reach. The car looked around and saw a tall tree. The car zoomed up to the tree and asked for help. The tree said yes and bent down so the car could reach the lotion. The car was so happy! It zoomed back down the street, holding the lotion. It was the best day ever. +Once upon a time, there was a lively squirrel. He loved to slide down the tree. But one day, he noticed that the tree was very slippery. He went over to investigate and found that there was some oil on the trunk. With a twinkle in his eye, he thought it would be super fun to slide all the way down. So, he carefully put his paws on the tree trunk and let out a squeak of delight, as he slid down. It was even more slippery than he had imagined. He slid down and down, until he reached the bottom. He stayed there for a while, smiling, until he noticed some more oil on the ground. He did his best to slide on it and make it back up to the top of the tree. He had so much fun that day. He was so lively as he ran away, with a song in his heart. +Once upon a time there was an incredible lizard. He was a brave and adventurous lizard who loved to explore. One day he decided to go on a fun adventure. He snapped through the wood, jumping and hopping. Along the way he saw all sorts of animals. He saw birds that sang sweet songs and rabbits that hopped around. + +The incredible lizard wanted to go further and soon found himself near a pond. He heard some noises coming from the water, so he snapped his head up to take a look. He saw a flash of color and saw it was a beautiful frog. It hopped away so the lizard snapped his tail and followed it. It was fun to chase the frog around the pond. + +The incredible lizard kept following the frog until he reached a big tree. The lizard snapped his tongue and saw the frog was peeking out from behind the trunk. The lizard knew it was time to go back home, so he snapped his head around and started walking. + +When the lizard arrived back home, he told all his friends about his incredible adventure at the pond. All his friends were so excited, they couldn't believe what he had seen. They agreed that the lizard had had an amazing adventure and it was too incredible not to share! +Mia was happy. She was going to slide on her very own yacht. It was big and fair, as yellow as the sun. + +Mia put on her bathing suit and hopped onto the yacht. She held onto the railing and slid down the sides. She laughed and shouted in delight. + +Mia went back up and slid down again. She stayed for hours, going up and down, back and forth, until the sun started to set. + +Mia said goodbye to her beautiful fair yacht. She went home with a big smile on her face. She couldn't wait to go slide on her yacht again. +Once upon a time there was a tough umbrella. It sparkled in the sun and glowed a beautiful blue. One day it saw a 3 year old at the park. The 3 year old had no umbrella and it was raining. The tough umbrella felt sorry for the 3 year old and wanted to help. With a shield of bravery, the tough umbrella flew to the 3 year old and opened itself wide so the 3 year old had a place to stay dry. The 3 year old was very glad and the umbrella glowed with happiness. The 3 year old took hold of the handle and the colorful little umbrella walked the child around the park and back home safely. The 3 year old hopped off, thanked the umbrella and waved a goodbye. The tough umbrella glowed in the sky, knowing that it had done a good deed. +Molly was a little girl with an amazing face. Her mom raised her with lots of love and care. Molly loved to explore the world around her. She would go to the park to swing on the swing set, she would run through the grass, and she would giggle with her mom when she caught butterflies. One day, while she was playing in the park, Molly saw something very amazing - a big tall tree in the middle of the park! Molly had never seen a big tree before, she was so excited! Her mom saw the tree too, and she told Molly to come up close and study the tree. Molly was amazed! She looked closely at the leaves and the bark and she felt so awed by the size of the tree. Molly stared for a long time and a feeling of joy filled her heart. Her mom raised her hand to the tree and said, "Isn't that amazing?". Molly smiled and nodded. She was so happy to have seen such a beautiful tree. +Once upon a time, there was a small driver. He drove his car to the zoo. He was looking for animals to see. + +The driver parked his car and entered the zoo gate. He saw a lot of animals. First, he saw a small monkey swinging from tree to tree. He then saw a big lion. Finally, he saw a group of tiny rabbits hopping in the grass. + +The driver watched the animals for a while. He was so excited to see them all! After a while, he wanted to go home. So he said goodbye to the zoo and drove his car away. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a stable. It was a deep, dark stable, and no one around it knew what was inside. + +One day, a curious little boy came by. He wanted to peek inside and see what was in the stable. He walked up to the stable and stood on his tip toes to peak through the window. He couldn't see much past the darkness. + +He decided to open the door and peek inside. He slowly opened the door and stepped inside. It was very dark, but he could see a light in the back corner. He walked closer and saw a bright, glowing horse. It was a magical horse, and the little boy was so excited! + +He stayed with the magical horse, who he named "Spirit," all day. They went on wonderful adventures and shared lots of stories. When the sun set and it finally got dark, the little boy knew it was time to go home. He said goodbye to Spirit and quietly opened the stable door. He knew they would meet again someday and he couldn't wait! +Lily and her mommy were playing in the park. Lily wanted to go on the big slide. Mommy said it was okay. Lily was so happy, she gave her mommy a big hug. + +Then Lily went to the big slide. It was so tall and made her feel so brave. She climbed all the way to the top and then...she yelled. "Wheeee!" + +Mommy heard it and began to laugh. She called to Lily and said it was time to go home. Lily said goodbye to the slide and ran to her mommy. + +When they got home, Lily remembered the big couch in the living room. It was so long and comfy. She climbed up on it and then yelled, "This is the best couch in the world!" + +Mommy laughed again and said, "Let's have some dinner now." + +Lily smiled and hopped off the couch. She was so happy, she let out one last yell - "Yay!" +Once there was a girl named Sue. She had a very pretty blouse. It was blue with shiny yellow stars all over it and it looked so attractive! + +Sue loved her blouse! Every day when she woke up, she would zip up her blouse. Then she would go outside and play in the sunshine. + +Sue had lots of fun exploring the garden and finding bugs. Big bugs, small bugs, even some pretty colourful bugs! + +One day she was outside in her garden and she saw something really special. It was a butterfly, fluttering in the wind. She watched it for a long time, until it flew away. + +Sue zipped up her blouse and ran inside, filled with excitement. She had seen a beautiful butterfly and it made her day even more special! +Once upon a time, there was a lively little rabbit. He lived in a field with a lot of other animals, and every day they would play together. One day, the rabbits noticed a big, shiny automobile parked near the field. They were so excited. + +The rabbit hopped over to the automobile. He looked inside and saw that no one was there. Then he hopped onto it and started to bounce. He jumped higher and higher, feeling so happy. + +The other animals ran over to watch him. They thought it was so funny. Soon, they all joined in and started to bounce on the automobile. It was so much fun! + +The sunny day passed quickly and before long it was time for all the animals to go home. But the rabbit was sure he would never forget the day he and his friends bounced on the lively automobile. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Maria. She was so clumsy and always walked into things! One day she was carrying her special notebook and when she was walking, she stumbled and dropped it. Suddenly, a big handsome knight came and picked it up for her. He had a big smile and a warm heart. Maria was so happy and they both smiled at each other. + +Then the knight handed Maria her notebook and he gave her a big kiss on the cheek. Maria was so surprised, she blushed and they both giggled. Maria thanked the knight and they both said goodbye. She thought that he was so kind and she would never forget him. + +Maria carried her notebook proudly and every time she looked at it, she remembered the knight’s kiss. She smiled and was so happy that she had such a special friend. +One day, there was a little girl playing in the park. The wind was blowing and she felt it in her hair. She started to wave her hand around in the wind, as if she was dancing with it. + +Then, it started to sprinkle and the little girl knew it was time to go home. She ran home, feeling the wet rain on her skin. She was laughing and excited as she ran. + +Once she was back inside, she looked out of the window. The wind was still blowing and the rain was still coming down. She put her hand up to the glass and started to wave to the wind, letting it know she was still there. + +The little girl waved and smiled for a few minutes and then the wind moved on. As she watched it go, the little girl felt happy, knowing the wind was still out there. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and always curious. One day she decided to explore her neighborhood and stumbled upon a farm. She was very excited to find a flock of sheep. + +The sheep were very unique. They were different colors and sizes. Lucy decided she wanted to get closer to them so she sat down in the grass and opened her lunch. She fed the sheep some of her snacks and they made her laugh. + +Suddenly, Lucy heard some music and was startled. She looked up and saw a sheep herder with a guitar in his hands. He was singing a soothing melody to the sheep. Lucy was filled with warmth and felt comforted. + +The sheep herder noticed her and smiled. He handed her the guitar and showed her how to play it. Lucy was delighted and played many different songs for the sheep. + +The sheep herder thanked Lucy for entertaining them and she gave him a big hug. She said goodbye to all of the sheep and knew that she would come back soon. Lucy was thankful for the unique experience she had at the farm and went home feeling content. +Once upon a time, there was a seal. He lived deep in the sea and was very happy. One day, the seal was out swimming. He came upon a strange box that someone had carelessly left in the sea. He opened it and found a special type of rock. He put the rock in his pocket so he could look at it later. + +As the seal swam away, the box started to leak and the water quickly replaced the air inside the box. The seal was very worried. He didn't know what to do! + +Luckily, the seal remembered that he had the special rock in his pocket. He placed the rock over the leak and it sealed it shut. He was so relieved that he was careful not to touch the rock again. + +From then on, the seal kept the rock close to him as a sign of friendship. And whenever he got into trouble, he would know that the rock was there to help him. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends named Jane and Sue. They were very kind and they did everything together. + +One day, they decided to go outside to play. Jane asked Sue to play tag but Sue said no. She said that she wanted to draw a line in the sand. + +So they both got down and started to draw. Jane drew a straight line with her fingers but Sue drew a zig-zag line that was very wise. + +Afterwards, they ran back to the house. As soon as they got there, Jane remembered that she had forgotten the stick she had used to draw the line. + +Jane felt sad that she had lost her stick and she started to miss it. Sue saw this and said "Don't worry, I will make you a new stick". + +The next day, Sue surprised Jane with a shiny stick she had crafted with branches from the nearby woods. Jane was so happy and she thanked Sue for being so wise and kind. +One day, Jenny was walking in the park. She was swinging her pencil from side to side, admiring all the pretty flowers. Suddenly, something caught her eye. She saw a beautiful blue pencil sitting all alone on the ground. She was so envious, and wanted the pencil for herself. She quickly ran over, picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +The next day, Jenny was in the park again, this time with the blue pencil in hand. She was so happy with her new pencil, twirling it around and admiring its beauty. But then, the pencil accidentally slipped and dropped from her hand. Jenny was so disappointed. She said goodbye to her special pencil and watched it land in the grass. + +But then, something magical happened. Jenny saw an even more beautiful pencil in the grass. It was white and silver, and so sparkly. Jenny was so envious, she quickly scooped up the pencil and ran away with it. She was so happy to have a new pencil to twirl around and admire. + +Jenny learned that day that sometimes things can go wrong, but something even better can take its place. +Once upon a time there was a naughty little pig. He was very selfish and never shared his food with others. One day, he was eating some delicious treats when his mom came to visit him. She warned him "If you don't share your food with others, your stomach won't feel good". But the little pig didn't care. He was too selfish and kept eating all the treats by himself. After a few days, his stomach started to hurt and he felt sick. He finally realised that his mom was right and it was important to share. From then on, he was always careful to share his treats with others. +It was Wednesday and the sun was shining in the sky. Jimmy was excited and wanted to go out and play, so he ran outside, looking all around. Suddenly, it began to rain. He ran back inside and closed the door. + +Jimmy asked his mom why it was raining and she said that it was because the clouds were full of water and it had to come down. She said that Wednesdays were usually the days that it rained because the clouds were usually not available on other days. + +Jimmy wanted to go back outside and play, so he asked when it would be done raining. His mom said that she wasn't sure, but he could look outside and check. When Jimmy looked through the window, he saw that the rain had stopped and a rainbow was in the sky. He was so happy and ran outside to play. +John and Emma were best friends. They were always together. One day they decided to go on an adventure. They wanted to climb the hill behind their house. + +John and Emma had never been to the top of the hill before. It was a long climb but they didn't give up. Every few steps they stopped to take a big breath of air. + +At the top of the hill, there was a big surprise. John and Emma saw a friendly candle which lit up the night sky. They had never seen a candle so big before. + +John and Emma were glad that they had been brave and gone on their adventure. They made a promise to climb to the top of the hill every week. They even lit the friendly candle together. + +John and Emma were happy they became best friends as they headed back home. +The little boy was so happy; he skipped around the house. He was grateful for the big closet in his room, the one with all the toys. He took out one of his favorite stuffed animals, and he held it tight while he skipped across the room. He opened the closet door again and found a box of Legos. He was so excited, he could barely contain himself. He grabbed the box and ran to the couch where he started to build a tower. He skipped around the room as he built the tower, imagining what it would look like when it was done. He was so grateful for all the fun toys he was able to play with. He skipped around the room, happily playing with his toys. +Once there was a compassionate horse. He lived peacefully in a large grassy field. One day, the horse was disturbed. He heard a loud noise from his neighbor's house. At first he was scared but soon he realized it was a kitten crying. The horse felt sorry for the kitten, so he trotted over to the house. He saw the kitten was alone and hungry. So he gave it some of the hay in his field and they both shared in the peace and quiet. The horse was so compassionate that he even invited the kitten to live in the field with him. From that day onwards the two were the best of friends and could always count on each other for friendship and love. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Emily. She was very patient. Her mum told her it was time to open her present. Emily was so excited. When she opened the box there was a big cuddly teddy bear inside. Emily hugged the teddy bear tightly. She was so happy and her mum was proud that Emily was so patient. Every night Emily snuggled up with the teddy bear to go to sleep. The teddy bear always gave her the biggest hugs. Emily was really happy and loved her special present very much. +There was a fat pan that sat in the kitchen. The pan had never been used before and it looked very lonely. + +One day, a small girl went into the kitchen and decided to settle the pan. She grabbed a spoon from the drawer and began to stir a big pot of soup. + +The girl poured the soup into the pan and set it on the stove. The pan started to warm up and made the little girl laugh. + +The smell of the soup began to fill the kitchen and the girl was very excited. After a few minutes, the soup had settled and the pan was ready to eat. + +The little girl ate the soup and it was delicious. She smiled and thanked the fat pan for making her dinner so tasty. + +The girl's tummy was full and she was so happy. From that day on, she always settled the fat pan to make her favourite soup. +Once upon a time, there was a strong man who wanted to do a thing. But the man did not have the permit to do it. So he asked the king for a permit. The king said, "I will not permit this thing. It is too dangerous." + +The man was very sad. He didn't know what to do. Then he had an idea. He asked the king for a really strong permit. Once he had the strong permit, he could do the thing. + +The king thought this was a good idea. He gave the man the strong permit. + +The man was very happy! Now he could do the thing. He was so proud of his strong permit. He thanked the king and started to do the thing. +Once upon a time, a young girl named Jane lived in a small house by the forest. All her friends lived in the big city nearby but every weekend Jane would take a train to visit them. One day, Jane was coming home from her trip when her train suddenly stopped. Jane asked the driver what had happened, and he explained that they had hit a big knot on the tracks and the engine needed to be replaced. Jane thought this sounded spicy and magical and she wished she could come closer to the knot to see it for herself. + +But Jane was stuck on the train, so she asked the driver if he had a secret plan to replace the knot with something else. The driver smiled and said he knew just what to do. He called all the passengers to the front of the train and showed them a bag of marbles. The driver told them to throw the marbles at the knot and the marbles would replace the knot with something even better. + +Everyone smiled and began throwing the marbles. Sure enough, after a few minutes the knot had been replaced with a bright rainbow of colors. Everyone cheered and the driver took them the rest of the way home. Jane was so happy she had seen the knot replaced with something more colorful and magical. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who had hair. It was unknown to her where her hair came from but she liked it very much. + +One day when she was playing in the park, she saw a man. The man had a bag and he was supplying something. He pulled out a bag full of beautiful hair! + +The girl was very excited. She had never seen hair like this before. She asked the man if she could have some. + +The man was kind and he smiled. He gave her a piece of hair to put in her own hair. + +The girl was so happy. She put the piece of hair in her own hair and it made her look so pretty. She thanked the man and he said goodbye. + +The girl never forgot that day. She was so happy that she had something special and unknown in her hair. +Once upon a time, there was a bird who loved to sing. Whenever the sun would rise in the morning, she would sing her lovely song throughout the land. Everyone loved her singing--it was the best sound in the world! + +One day, the bird was feeling very adventurous so she decided to fly away from the land. She flew and she flew until she reached the highest point she had ever been. The bird felt so happy and free! She opened her beak and started to sing. + +But then the sky got very dark. The bird felt a big icy gust of wind and suddenly, white snowflakes started to fall around her. The icy snowflakes started to form a big snowman around her. The snowman had only one button but it was a magical button. + +The bird thought she could press the magic button and fly away to freedom. But when she pressed it, the snowman came alive and grabbed her. The bird tried to fight the snowman off but it was too strong. The snowman hurled her away and the bird fell to the ground, never to be seen again. + +The moral of the story is: be careful what you wish for! Even though the bird wanted to explore new places, she should have known better than to trust a strange magical button. +Simon was a little boy who liked animals. One day he saw a puppy, who's name was Daisy, walking on a leash. He wanted to make friends with her. + +So he went over and petted her head. Daisy was very happy and she ran around, wanting to play. Simon thought it looked like fun and he started to jog around with Daisy. + +Simon and Daisy became good friends. They jogged in the park every day. When they were done jogging, Daisy always barked enthusiastically, wanting to go again. + +One day, when they were done jogging, Simon saw some nosy cats watching them. Daisy barked and wanted to chase the cats. Simon laughed and then took Daisy's leash, so they could go home. +Once upon a time, there lived an elephant in the deep jungle. He was very lively and loved exploring the jungle. One day, he decided to go on an adventure. + +As the elephant casually walked about, he heard strange noises. Then suddenly, the noises became louder and the elephant knew he had to escape! With the speed of the wind, he scampered away and was safe for the time being. + +The elephant continued his adventure in the jungle, until a few days later when he stumbled upon an old grove of trees. He stopped to take a rest and as he looked up, he saw five gaurs stealthily move in on him. Facing no other option, the elephant quickly ran away again! + +The elephant's escape was quick and easy this time, but he knew his adventure had been foreshadowed by the noises he heard earlier. From this day onwards, the lively elephant remained extra vigilant when exploring the jungle! +Mary and her family were visiting the park for the afternoon. She watched the birds flying around and the trees swaying in the breeze. As she gazed around, she spotted something new - a large, gnarly root sticking out of the ground. + +Mary shouted to her parents, "Mama, Papa, look!" Her parents glanced to where she was pointing. + +Mama smiled and said, "What have you found Mary?" + +Mary said, "A root! It's huge, can I go and look at it?" + +Papa looked around to make sure it was safe and said, "Ok, be careful. We're not far away if you need us." + +Mary walked over to the root with her knees trembling. It looked even bigger and more adventurous up close! She ran her fingers along the bark to feel its texture. She stood there and gazed at the root for what felt like forever before turning to look at her parents and giving them a huge smile. + +They waved back and watched as she continued to explore. Mary was having the best day ever! +Once upon a time there was a reindeer called Snowy. He lived with his family in a pleasant forest near the North Pole. Snowy was very friendly and loved playing with everyone in the forest. + +One day his parents urged him to take part in an event to help other animals in the forest. Snowy didn't know what to do, but he finally agreed. He went to the event and he met so many friendly animals. He talked to them and laughed with them. It made him feel better. + +Snowy had a great day and he learnt an important lesson. He promised to help others when his parents urged him to do so. + +Snowy and his family thanked the animals for teaching him this important lesson and then they all went back to their happy home. Snowy was glad that he was kind and friendly to the animals and he begged to go back to the event again. +One day, Mommy decided to make dinner, but little Tommy didn't want to come over to the table. He was being very stubborn. + +"Tommy, come over here and pull up your chair." Mommy said, trying to get him to the table. + +Tommy shook his head and said "No!" He was still being very stubborn. + +Mommy tried again. She grabbed his hand and said, "Come on. Let's go eat. Dinner is ready." + +But Tommy wouldn't budge. He just kept on saying "No!" + +Finally, Mommy decided to take matters into her own hands. She bent down and picked up Tommy and said, "Okay, if you won't pull your chair, I'll pull you to the table!" + +Tommy laughed and Mommy put him in his chair. Then they ate dinner together. +There were two bears that lived in a nearby forest. One bear was named Max and the other bear was named Molly. Max and Molly were very good friends. + +One day, Max and Molly decided to explore the forest. They were walking and talking when suddenly, Max stepped on some leaves. To Max's surprise, there was a loud noise! He was so shocked that he fell backwards. All Molly could do was be angry at Max. + +Molly asked Max why he hadn't yielded, which means stepped away, like she had done. Max couldn't answer. Molly said that he should have been more careful. + +Max learned an important lesson that day. When he saw something unexpected, he would always yield. He would stay away so that he wouldn't get shocked like he did that day. +Once upon a time, there was a gem. It was shiny and green and pretty. One day, the gem got wet. It stayed wet for too long, and it started to rot. The gem didn't look so pretty anymore. It was a mess. + +The gem's friends were sad to see what had happened. But one day, they had an idea. They rolled the gem in the mud, and then they waited. + +The next day, they all looked at the gem. It didn't look wet and slimy anymore. Instead, it was shiny and beautiful once again. They laughed and hugged the gem, glad that it was no longer wet and rotting. They were happy. And the gem was happy, too. +Once there was an intelligent pigeon. Every day he would fly around and guess what he was going to eat. The bird was always so excited to explore. + +One day, he noticed a man on the street preparing food. He stopped to watch, as the man was cooking something that smelled delicious. The pigeon's mouth watered. + +The man noticed the bird and smiled. He quickly grabbed the pigeon and put it in a cage. The bird was so scared and started to shake. The man told the pigeon that he was preparing a special dinner and he wanted the bird to be the main course. + +The pigeon squawked for help but there was no one around to save him. The man continued to prepare the pigeon for dinner. The poor bird was so scared that he could hardly move. + +When the dinner was ready, the man ate the pigeon. The bird had had a bad ending but at least they enjoyed a nice meal. +George was a seal who was very worried. George lived in the ocean with his seal family, and every day he would count how many seals there were in his family. George was always careful to count everyone, so he was very surprised when one morning he noticed that one of his family members was missing! + +George quickly asked the other seals if they had seen the missing seal, but they all said no. George was even more worried - he had no idea what could have happened to his family member. + +After much searching, George eventually found the missing seal hiding in a cave. She had been scared and had run away. She was very surprised to see George, but George was so relieved that the seal was safe. + +George told the seal how important it was to always stay with their seal family because they watch over and protect each other. The seal said she would never leave her seal family again. + +The moral of this story is that sometimes, when we are worried, we have to have faith and work together to solve our problems. We must never forget that family is the most important thing of all. +Once there was a man who had a very big mustache. He prayed every day, but he was still so angry. He would always get mad no matter what people said or did. + +One day, he met a little girl who had a big smile. She asked him why he was so mad, and he just turned away. The little girl was sad, but the man didn't care. + +The man started to go to the little girl's house every day. He was still so angry, but she prayed every night for him to be happy. The man never smiled and the little girl kept asking why. No matter how hard she prayed, the man remained angry. + +The little girl was sad. She knew the man wouldn't change his ways no matter how hard she prayed, and the man kept getting madder and madder each day. + +And that's the end of the story. The man with the huge mustache never changed, and the little girl was sad. +Once upon a time there was a ship. It was big and shiny and its sails flapped in the wind. On one special day, its captain saw something ahead. It was a lion, roaring louder than ever before! + +The lion started to swim towards the ship. The captain was worried, but soon realised he was not in danger. The lion was friendly and the captain knew it was worth a try. + +He asked the lion to help him make the ship go faster. The lion roared and the ship started moving faster than ever before. + +The lion had become a useful friend for the captain. They went everywhere together and each voyage was an adventure. The lion's roar meant safety and friendship. They were the perfect team. +Once upon a time, there were two children, Dan and Mike. They were playing in the park when they saw an amazing bookshelf. They were intrigued by it. + +Dan said to Mike, “Let’s shoot it!†+ +But Mike replied, “No way! We must not do that! It’s too amazing!†+ +Dan thought for a second, then he said, “How about this? We shoot the bookshelf with water! That way we can play with it without breaking it. What do you say?†+ +Mike smiled and said, “That’s an amazing idea! Let’s do it!†+ +So, the two children got a bucket of water and started shooting the bookshelf. They had a lot of fun and even sprayed each other with water. They had never felt so happy! +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to take regular baths. One day, he wanted to make his bath extra special. He asked his mom for a razor and she said yes! + +Tim was so excited to have a razor that he quickly got into the bathtub. He was careful with the razor and tickled his skin lightly as he shaved. He felt so fresh and clean afterwards! Even his mom couldn’t believe the difference. + +The next day, the same thing happened and Tim's mom had a surprise for him. She put a special soap in the bath so he could make a bubble bath. With the razor and some soap, Tim had the best bath ever! + +From then on, Tim always remembered to be careful with his razor and enjoyed taking a bath everyday. +Once upon a time there was a baby bear named Jack. He wanted to go out into the world and explore but his parents told him no. Jack was sad but he knew that his parents were right and so he stayed calm. + +Every day his parents would raise him up, like a cub, and teach him various things. They taught him how to get food, how to act around other animals, and how to live peacefully in the forest. + +Then one day, the little bear saw a fish in the stream and he wanted to catch it. His parents warned him that it was dangerous and he should stay away from it. But the little bear didn't listen. He wanted to make a big catch and prove that he could do it. + +He reached for the fish but before he could grab it, he ended up getting a nasty cut on his paw. He cried for his parents and they ran to him. To his surprise, his parents wrapped his paw with a bandage and kissed it better. + +Jack's parents then taught him a valuable lesson. Though he was brave and adventurous, he should still listen to his parents and be careful. They reminded him that no cut was worth disobeying them. + +From then on, the little bear was very careful and always wary of danger. Despite his youthful enthusiasm, he now knew to stay calm in tough situations and listen to his parents. And Jack soon grew up to be +Mandy and her mom were walking through the park. As they were walking, Mandy saw something sparkling by the flowers. It was a hanger! Mandy was so excited that she started running. She carefully picked up the hanger and ran back to show her mom. + +Her mom was so grateful that Mandy had found something so precious. She gave Mandy a big hug and said, "Let's go to the beach and scatter these sparkling things around." + +Mandy was so excited that she couldn't wait. She took her mom's hand and they left to go to the beach. When they got there, they saw the most beautiful beach they had ever seen. It was the perfect place to scatter the sparkly hangers. + +Mandy opened the hanger and carefully scattered the pieces of sparkling glass around the beach. The sun was setting and the sparkles started to glow. Mandy and her mom were so grateful for such a beautiful sight. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They liked to play all day. But one day, both Jack and Jill's parents said they were too busy to play and they had to get a tutor. + +So Jack and Jill went to the tutor. He was very nice, and he taught them lots of new things. They had lots of fun. Jack and Jill grew to really like their tutor. + +They went to their tutor every day. Jack and Jill would part ways with their parents and then meet up with their tutor. On the way to the tutor, Jack and Jill stopped and played together. + +Jack and Jill had so much fun at their tutor's house. But one day, it was time for them to part ways. So Jack and Jill said goodbye and Jack and Jill went home to their busy parents. + +But no matter how busy their parents were, every day Jack and Jill would part ways with their parents and meet up with their tutor. They would learn and play, and then part ways with the tutor and go home. +One day, Charlie was walking to the park with his mom. Suddenly he saw a sweet pastry in the bakery window. + +"Mommy, can I get a pastry?" Charlie asked. +"We don't have time right now, Charlie," said his Mom. + +Charlie didn't want to leave the pastry behind. He wanted it very badly. So he begged, "Please, Mommy, can I just get one pastry? Please!" + +His Mom smiled and said, "Hurry up. We need to go fast." + +So Charlie quickly ran into the bakery and grabbed the pastry. He hurried back to his Mom and they left the bakery together. Charlie was so happy with his sweet pastry. He knew he could make it to the park in time for his playdate. +Once upon a time, there lived a curious little boy who loved to explore the jungle. Every day, he would tie his shoes and walk through the dense forests. He loved to see the animals and swing on the branches like a monkey. + +One day, he came across a huge pond with a beautiful waterfall. As he walked closer, he noticed large footprints in the mud. He was so curious that he decided to follow the footprints. + +He followed the footprints to a cave in the side of a mountain. He walked in and saw a tiger pacing back and forth in the cave. The boy was so scared that he started shaking and he was so ashamed of himself for being so scared. + +The tiger noticed the boy and said in a friendly voice, "Don't be afraid little one. Follow me, I have something to show you!" + +The tiger led the boy further into the cave and showed him a special clearing. In the middle of the clearing were colorful flowers and fruits that were growing right out of the ground. The boy was so amazed and asked the tiger, "Why did you show me this special place?" + +The tiger replied, "I want to share this secret of the jungle with you. Every day, come back and gather some of the fruits and flowers to share with your family and friends. That way, we can all enjoy the beauty of the jungle together." + +The little boy was so happy! He thanked the +Once upon a time there was a very special girl who had an incredible wish. She wanted to go on an amazing adventure! One day, when she was in her backyard, she shut her eyes and made a wish. Suddenly, everything around her started to change. The grass turned into a powerful river, the trees became tall mountaintops and the sky cracked open like an egg. It was incredible! + +The little girl set off in a boat. She sailed up each river, and over each mountain, until she arrived at a magical kingdom. The girl hopped out of the boat and shut the door behind her. She explored the kingdom, her eyes wide with amazement. Everywhere she looked, she saw incredible things. + +The girl had a wonderful time, but eventually she knew it was time to go home. She shut her eyes and wished she could stay. As quickly as it had come, the river, mountains, and magical kingdom vanished, and the girl found herself back in her backyard again. + +She opened her eyes and smiled. She had had an incredible adventure, and it was all thanks to her wish! +John and his mom were playing together one cold night. They had built a cozy fire in the fireplace and were both cozy and warm. + +John asked his mom why they didn't have any nice pictures in the fireplace. She smiled and told John that it was time to be more creative. + +John was excited! He grabbed some play-dough and started rolling it into little shapes. His mom grabbed the crayon and joined in the fun. + +John then asked his mom what an ignorant person was. She explained to John that an ignorant person is someone who does not understand. She went on to tell John that he should never be ignorant, because if he was, he would not be able to learn from others. + +John was now smiling from ear to ear! He was so happy to learn this new idea. John and his mom went back to playing, eager to learn more. +Tom and his mom walked along the path in the park. Everything around was so beautiful and there were lots of structures to look at. Tom smiled and asked his mom if he could explore. His mom smiled, too and said that he could. + +Tom hopped around the structure. It was big and tall and he couldn't reach the top. But he had fun, exploring all around it. The structure was very modest and he felt like he could jump over it. But he was a bit scared so he decided to just go around. + +Tom explored for a while and then he noticed something. In the corner of the park he saw a small smile. It was a real smile, beaming at him from behind a tree. Tom smiled back and said hello. The smile grew bigger and soon it was a big, twinkly smile. Tom waved and the smile waved back. + +Tom and his mom smiled at each other and walked away home. They had a great day and will come back soon to see the modest structure and the twinkly smile. +Once upon a time there was a beautiful girl called Sari. Sari lived in a nice house with a wonderful garden. Every morning, Sari would go outside and sit in the garden. + +One day, when Sari was playing in the garden, she saw a wink in the grass. She was curious and decided to pick it up. When she did, the wink began to move. Suddenly, Sari was not minding the garden anymore; the wink was her only focus. + +Unfortunately, the wink was not an ordinary wink. It was an evil wink. Sari could feel its bad energy. She tried to put the wink down, but it wouldn't let her. It was trapped on her finger. + +In the end, the evil wink took all of Sari's good energy, leaving her feeling unhappy and tired. It was a sad ending for such a beautiful girl. +Mia was excited. She was about to try out her new zip for the first time. She grabbed it with her two hands and leaned over to take a closer look at it. + +"Ooh, it's so shiny," she said, pointing to the new zip. + +Mia then quickly pulled the zip open. She stuck her finger through the opening and could feel the cool air coming out of the zip. She was amazed and excited. + +"Zip is fun!" Mia exclaimed. + +She leaned her head closer to the zip, looking through the opening. She imagined what it would be like to go inside. She wanted to go inside and explore the new worlds that were waiting. + +Mia zipped the zip shut, smiled, and went back to playing with her other toys. She started to imagine adventures beyond the zip. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Jenn. She was very happy until one day, when some bad news came. + +Jenn's mom said, "I'm sorry Jenn, but we have to move to a new house." Jenn was sad and asked, "Why do we have to leave?" + +Her mom said, "I'm sorry, but it's for the best." + +Jenn thought about it for a long time, but she didn't understand why they had to move. But she knew her mom said it was for the best, so she said, "Okay, I'll help you pack." + +When they got to the new house, Jenn was surprised. It was filled with beautiful things — baskets of toys, delicious food, and even a bicycle! Jenn couldn't believe her eyes. + +Her mom said, "I'm sorry I couldn't tell you before, but I thought it would be a nice surprise. This is your special new home!" + +Jenn smiled and said, "Thank you mom!" She felt so happy and lucky to have such a wonderful surprise. +One day, Sally the seal was feeling very bored. She had nothing fun to do! She looked around her, when suddenly she had an idea. + +She grabbed some rope and made a circle on the ground. She then backed up and waited. Soon, a wise old turtle hopped into the circle. + +"What are you doing, Sally?" he asked. + +"I'm playing a game," she said. "If I jump over the rope, can you applaud for me?" + +The turtle thought for a moment and then shook his head. "No. It would be foolish for me to clap for a silly trick like that," he said. + +Sally frowned. Suddenly, an idea popped into her head. She grabbed a longer piece of rope. She quickly put it around the turtle and then jumped over it. + +The turtle barely had time to react before Sally was finished! He laughed and applauded her as she smiled back at him. + +"That was so clever!" he said. + +That's why Sally and the wise old turtle always play rope games together. They have so much fun! +John was three years old and he was a very thoughtful little boy. He had a flute that he absolutely loved and would play it every day in the park. One day, in the park, John saw a boy with a trumpet playing next to him. + +John noticed the trumpet sounded much better than his own flute and the boy was much better at playing it. John’s heart sank. He hated the trumpet and he became very jealous. + +He went home feeling unhappy and angry. That night, he had a dream about playing the trumpet better than the boy in the park. When he woke up he was determined to learn how to play the trumpet. That morning, he asked his parents if he could try playing the trumpet. He practised and practised every day and with time, he became really good. + +John was very proud of himself and would now play both his flute and the trumpet in the park. He was very thoughtful, and he was glad he didn’t let his hatred of the trumpet stop him from achieving his dream. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Tim. He was very happy and always had a big smile on his face. He loved to play hide and seek. + +One day, Tim decided to play so he asked his mom if he could. She said yes and gave him an organized room to play in. + +Tim was so excited. He quickly hid behind the curtains. He waited patiently for his mom to count to ten. + +When she was done, Tim heard her call out "ready or not, here I come!" He held his smile tight. + +When his mom found him, she laughed so much she almost fell over. Tim smiled the biggest smile he had ever smiled and hugged his mom. He was so happy he had found the best hiding spot in the room. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Ravi and Lucy. They were both very eager. + +One day, Ravi said to Lucy, "Let's have some tea together." Lucy nodded her head and said, "Yes, that sounds nice." + +But when the tea was ready, Ravi took all the cups and started drinking. Lucy watched sadly and said nothing. + +Ravi soon realised what he was doing was wrong and said, "I'm sorry, Lucy. Here you can have some tea too." + +Lucy smiled gratefully and they both enjoyed the tea together. + +This story teaches us that it's important to be kind and share with others. We should always be eager to help our friends, just like Ravi! +One day, a little girl was walking in the park. The sun was shining brightly and it was a beautiful day. She noticed the blue flowers growing around the park and she smiled. Then, she heard a loud noise. She looked up and saw a man slapping his hands together. The girl was scared and ran towards her house. + +When night came, she looked outside her window and saw the man again. He was clapping his hands softly and making a strange noise. But this time, the girl noticed something different. He had the biggest smile on his face and the moonlight was reflecting off something in his hands. + +The girl was curious, so she ventured outside her house. When she got closer, she could see that the man was holding a basket full of blue butterflies and sunshine was streaming through the gaps. She couldn't help but smile. The man smiled back and said, “Let’s go catch some more!†+ +The girl and the man had a wonderful time catching blue butterflies and bringing them back home. They had so much fun that it felt like sunshine was shining over them. The girl went back to her house with a big smile, feeling grateful for the man who had brought such joy and beauty into her life with just a few slaps of his hands. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Anne. She was only three years old. + +One day, Anne was playing with her toys when she heard a noise in the kitchen. It came from the dishwasher! She got up and ran to see what it was. + +When she arrived, she saw a new dishwasher. It was easy to use and there were lots of buttons. + +Anne was so excited that she waved her hand and said "Hello". The dishwasher answered back with a "beep, beep". + +Anne was so happy she jumped up and down! From then on, she and the dishwasher became best friends. Every night, Anne would wave at the dishwasher when it was time to go to bed. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a brave mouse. He had a very special goal - he wanted to be the fastest mouse of all! So he trained and trained, day and night. He ran and he ran, and his running got very sharp. + +One day, the mouse was feeling ready for the challenge. He went to a big scary mountain, and it was so tall! He was a bit scared, but he kept running. He was so fast and so sharp! + +Finally, he reached the top of the mountain and saw his goal. It was a big cheese! He was so happy, and quickly grabbed it and ran all the way back down. He had won the challenge and was the fastest mouse ever! +Once upon a time there was a young boy. His name was Dave. Dave was just 3 and he wanted something to feel like he belonged. He looked everywhere but couldn't find anything until one day he spotted a special chest. He ran to it excitedly and opened it up. Inside the chest was a treasure of all sorts of special things. They were all for Dave and he knew he belonged here. Dave was so happy that he looked at all the things inside the chest and decided to keep them forever. He was sure that he would never feel the same without them. + +So from that day on Dave always knew that he belonged and he was thankful for the young chest that had made all the difference in his life. +Once there was a boy named Jack. He was three years old and he really liked to play outside. One day Jack was playing in the garden when he saw a beautiful kite in the sky. It was so colourful and moved gracefully. + +Jack waved and shouted, “Hello Kite! Can I play with you?†+ +But the kite didn’t answer. + +It was a hot day and Jack was very thirsty. He asked a big tree, “Please Big Tree, give me something to drink.†+ +Suddenly, the tree opened its leaves and a heavy drop of water fell on Jack's head. He opened his mouth, and a little bit of water fell into his mouth. He was so happy and thanked the tree. + +Jack played with the kite until it was time to go home. The moral of this story is that when we ask for help with respect, nature will always help us. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Sue. Sue was 3 years old and she was very brave. One day Sue went to her room to get her bed. But the bed was weird – it wouldn't let her in! She tried pushing and pulling, but the bed would not move. + +Then Sue had an idea. She decided to resist the bed. She stood in front of it with her hands on her hips, and said, "No! I will not move!" Suddenly, the bed slid away and she could climb into it. Sue was very proud – she had resisted the bed! + +From then on, Sue was never afraid of anything weird. She knew that if she was brave and resisted the strange things, she could make them go away. +Once there was a loyal dog called Max. Each morning he would wake up as soon as the sun came up and see what new adventures the day would bring. One morning he decided to go for a walk in the woods. He could smell all the different plants, insects and animals around him. + +Suddenly he noticed a delicious smell coming from a bush nearby. He sniffed around and found some juicy berries! He tasted one of the berries and it was delicious! He was so happy that he started to eat more and more berries. After a few minutes he was full, but then he heard voices coming from the bushes. + +Max woke up and started to bark to let the people know he was there. Two friendly men then came out of the bushes and started to talk to Max. They thanked him for being so loyal and gave him a nice treat for being so brave. Max was so happy and wagged his tail with joy. He went home with a full stomach and a happy heart, ready for his next adventure. +Once upon a time there was a nation that seemed very lively. Every day, people would come from all around to just have fun and enjoy their time together. + +One day, a three year old boy named Jack was visiting this nation. He saw everyone having such a great time and thought to himself: "Everyone here seems so nice and happy. I wonder why that is?" + +That's when he saw a wise old man smiling and talking to his mother. Jack immediately ran up to them, ready to ask why the people of the nation were so happy. + +The old man smiled and said: "It's because we all care for one another and love each other. We all know that if someone ever needed help, we would be here for them." + +Jack smiled and said: "That sounds so nice. I want to be part of this nation, too!" + +The old man nodded and said: "That sounds wonderful. Welcome to our nation!" + +So Jack became part of the nation, and the people were even more lively with his new addition. He enjoyed his time there and was so glad that he was part of such a wonderful nation. +Tim was a human that had a lot of friends. He was always trying to help out his friends in any way he could. One day, a friend of Tim's was very unhappy because their toy was broken. He asked Tim if he could lend the toy. Tim said yes, and he went to his house to get the toy. + +When he got to his house, he was surprised to find out that his mom was using the toy! His mom explained that she was really sad and needed the toy to cheer up. Tim was so happy to see that his mom was feeling better that he didn't mind lending her the toy. + +After giving her the toy, his mom gave him a kiss and a big hug. Tim was overjoyed! He wore a big smile on his face as he walked back home. Even though his mom's hugs weren't as warm and loving as they usually were, they still tasted bitter. But the bitter taste made Tim appreciate his mom so much more. + +After that day, Tim made sure that he always tried to help his friends and his family whenever he could. He was the best friend ever! +Once upon a time, there was a mom and dad. They were very organized. They wanted to make every week special. + +One day, mom and dad decided to make a plan. The plan was to save money. They would save a little bit of money every week. + +Every week, mom and dad put some money in a special jar. They were very happy. + +Soon, the jar had lots of money in it. Mom and dad were so proud of themselves for saving so much. + +It was a fun and organized way to save money. Everyone was very happy! +Once upon a time there were two bears. The first bear was called Bob. Bob liked to do things quickly and was always in a big hurry. The second bear was called Tom. Tom was always very careful and never went too fast. + +Bob wanted to increase his speed so he decided to buy some stamps to put on his feet. He thought that the stamps would make him go faster. + +Tom watched Bob as he tried the stamps. They did make Bob's feet go faster, but they also made it difficult for him to balance. In the end, Bob fell down. + +Tom advised his friend. He said, 'You can run faster by going thick. That way you are more balanced and you'll be much safer.' + +So Bob slowed down and started to go thicker. This time he stayed balanced and he was able to move quickly and safely. + +The moral of the story is that it is better to take care and go slowly, than to take risks and go quickly. +Once there was a boy named Joe, who was only three years old. He always woke up feeling impatient to go outside and play. + +One day, Joe asked his mom if he could go outside, but she shook her head. She said he had to stay inside and take a thermometer reading. Joe was so disappointed that all he could do was sit and wait. + +After a really long time, she checked the thermometer and told Joe that he could go outside and play. But Joe was feeling too impatient and decided to go outside without waiting for her to finish talking. + +Just as he was about to open the door, Joe heard his mom shouting. She said the thermometer had broken and there was a bad storm outside. Joe wanted to go outside even more, but he was too scared, so he stayed inside. + +Joe regretted his decision not to listen and obey his mother, but it was too late—the storm was here to stay. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Daisy. She was 3 years old and loved to play outside. One day, Daisy wanted to go for a jog. She put on her warm coat and bounced out of the door. + +As Daisy jogged, she looked around. She saw birds chirping and noticed how beautifully their feathers shone in the sunlight. Daisy ran past a park and saw lots of other children playing. Daisy wanted to join in, so she quickly jogged over and started to play with them. + +The game was so much fun that Daisy forgot that she had been jogging. Suddenly, she felt a bit tired and hot from running around. She smiled as she unbundled her warm coat and went inside for a drink. +Once upon a time, there was a famous snowman. His face was made out of two stones and he wore a tall hat. He had a cheery black smile and eyes made of coal. He lived in a wintery forest. + +One day, he heard a noise in the distance that sounded like tinkling bells. He followed the sound until he arrived at a house where he saw a little girl playing outside. + +The snowman said, "Hello little girl, what are you doing?" + +The girl smiled and said, "I'm playing in the snow! Come follow me." + +The snowman followed the girl through the forest, listening to the sound of her tinkling bells. Soon, they both arrived at a beautiful mountain. + +The girl turned to the snowman and said, "This is my secret mountain. I'll show you all the wonderful things here!" + +The snowman followed the girl around the mountain while she showed him all the famous snow-covered trees and the frozen lake. They both laughed and sang songs as they played. + +Finally, they arrived back at the girl's house. The snowman said goodbye and thanked the girl for taking him on the fun adventure. Then, he waved goodbye and went back to his home in the forest. +Molly and her mummy were walking through a field. They saw a big red skull in the mud. Molly was very scared and stepped back. Mummy smiled and said, "Don't be scared, let's bury it." + +Molly and mummy started to dig a big hole and put the red skull inside. Then they filled the hole with lots of dirt. When they were done, Molly said goodbye to the red skull. + +Mummy held Molly's hand and said, "Let's go home now and have some lunch." As they walked away, they said goodbye to the skull that they had just buried. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Ada. Ada loved to explore! Everywhere she went, she looked for treasure. + +One day, when she was exploring a park, Ada found something very cool and exciting. It was a box with unknown writing on it. She opened it and found a beautiful treasure inside. Ada was so happy! + +Suddenly, Ada heard a voice coming from behind her say "What do you think you're doing?". Ada turned around and saw an old man. He looked very mad. + +"This treasure is mine," he said. "I buried it here! You can't have it!" Ada started to cry. + +The old man looked at her and said "Don't be sad little one. I know better than to ignore a treasure hunter like you. Here, take it". He smiled, handed her the treasure and walked away. + +Ada was so excited she hugged the treasure tightly. She learned that day to never ignore a treasure! +Once upon a time there was a famous woman. She was turning her head from side to side, looking for something. Then she shouted out loud, "Where is it?". + +A small boy, who was standing nearby, asked her, "What are you looking for?". The woman replied, "I am looking for my special book. It is very important, and I think I lost it." The small boy was very brave and he said, "I will help you find it!". + +The woman was so happy and she thanked the boy. Together they started to look all around. Soon enough, they found the book under a table. "You did it!" the woman exclaimed. She touched the boy's shoulder and said, "You are very famous now!" + +The small boy was so proud and he was very happy that he helped the famous woman. From then on the little boy was known as the hero who found the woman's special book. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Jake. He had two eyes, one blue and one green. Every morning, he had to decide what to have for breakfast. One morning he noticed a yummy smell coming from the kitchen. He opened the kitchen door and saw a delicious cake. He decided to eat the cake for breakfast. He took a big bite and it was even tastier than it looked! Jake was so happy and he finished the whole cake. He was so full and had more energy for his day. +Once upon a time, there was a mineral. It was a strong, shiny mineral that sparkled in the sun. But one day, it became weak. It had lost all its sparkle and shine. + +The mineral was so sad that it decided to ask a person for help. It found a person who was very good at designing. So the mineral asked the person to help fix it. + +The person worked very hard. They measured and cut the mineral until it was the perfect shape. Then they added extra sparkles to make it even brighter than before. + +When they finished, the mineral was so happy. It was stronger than ever before and shone so brilliantly in the sunshine. + +The moral of the story is don't ever give up. Everyone can make a difference if they design with care. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Mary. Mary wanted to go the park but first she had to find her whistle. She looked everywhere but she could not find her silly whistle. Mary was feeling very helpless. + +When Mary looked out the window she saw her friend, the dog, in the garden. He was standing there, blowing a whistle! Mary shouted to him and he came inside. The dog was very happy and he had a special present for Mary. She opened the present and there was her whistle! + +Mary was overjoyed. She thanked the dog many times and then ran out of the house. She went to the park where there were lots of children playing. She blew her whistle and all the children stopped and looked at her. + +Mary demanded the children play with her. She told them all kinds of games and the children happily played with her all afternoon. They had lots of fun until it was time to go home. Mary was sad to leave but the children were so sweet to her and they said goodbye. + +When Mary arrived home she said thanks again to her helpful friend, the dog. Mary ran to her room and put her precious whistle safely away. She never wanted to lose her whistle again. +The sun was high in the sky, and Eliza & her parents were having fun in the garden. Eliza had found an old guitar in the shed, and she was playing with it. Soon, her parents started to argue. Voices grew loud, and it disturbed Eliza. With a bitter heart, Eliza put down the guitar and ran inside. + +Eliza sat in the living room, hugging her knees. She wanted to forget what she heard, but the shouting would not stop. Her tears grew until she was too scared to move. + +The arguing lasted a few hours, until Eliza's parents came in and said" This has gone on for too long..." They grabbed their coats and left, the door slamming behind them. + +Eliza felt a strange unbearable sadness in her heart that day, and she never felt the same again. She never returned to the old guitar either - it just felt too bittersweet. +Once upon a time, there was a kind little boy. His name was Tommy. Tommy always wanted to help people and make them smile. + +One day, Tommy saw a man who had hurt his foot. Tommy was very thoughtful. He said, "I want to help this man feel better." + +Tommy did something special. He put some ointment on the man's foot and wrapped it up in a clean cloth. The man felt much better! + +The man felt so happy that he gave Tommy a reward. He said, "You have helped me heal my foot. Here is a reward for being so kind." Tommy was so excited! + +Tommy learned an important lesson that day. He learned that it is good to help people heal and be kind. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Rick and Jane. Rick liked to explore and go on adventures. + +One day, Rick and Jane decided to go to the harbor. It was a sunny day and they were both feeling excited! They took their boat to the harbor and when they arrived they could see many boats bobbing around. + +They stepped onto the shore. Rick and Jane looked around. Everything felt comfortable and safe. + +Rick noticed a bird soaring above them. He pointed at it and said, "Look at that!" They both watched it for a few moments, until it flew away. + +Then Rick and Jane touched lots of things in the harbor. They touched the soft sand, the hard rocks and the smooth wood from the boats. They even touched the waves of the sea. They found so many different things to explore here! + +Both of them were having lots of fun at the harbor. They even decided to come back the next day for more fun! +The sun was out, and the blue sky was beautiful. Jack and his dad were taking a walk in the park when they spotted something shiny. It was a jeep! Jack was so happy to see it. He admired the car, with its big wheels and shiny paint. + +Jack's dad asked him if he'd like to get in the jeep. Jack was even more excited! He raced to the jeep and jumped in the driver's seat. His dad laughed and showed him how to steer the wheel and push the pedals. + +Soon they were driving around the park and Jack was having so much fun! He was honking the horn and waving out of the window. Everything seemed perfect. + +But then, the jeep started slowing down until eventually it stopped altogether. Jack was so disappointed. But then, his dad opened the hood, and inside was a new battery! With the new battery, the jeep was happy again! Jack and his dad drove around the park until it was time to go home. Jack was so happy that day and he admired the jeep the whole way. +Once upon a time, there was a frog called Skip. Skip was a very happy frog who liked to move around and have fun all day. + +One day, Skip was hopping around near a stage. He saw all the people with the music playing and thought it would be a great place to move around and dance. But as soon as he hopped on to the stage, the music suddenly stopped and everyone became deaf. + +Skip was so embarrassed and hopped away quickly, not wanting to interrupt the show. He realised that he must be careful and not move around in places where he should not. + +From that day onwards, Skip was mindful of the places he moved to and stayed away from the stage. He made sure to move around his own pond, where he was safe and could still have fun. + +This story teaches us that no matter how exciting it may look, we must always think carefully before we move. +The little girl and her mother were walking through the park. The girl saw a big knob on the side of a tree and wanted to do something with it. + +"Play with it, sweetheart," her mother said. + +The little girl was very excited and she reached for the knob. She held it tight and started to turn it. Suddenly, something strange happened. + +"Oh, my goodness!" her mother exclaimed. "What did you do?" + +The little girl looked at the knob and saw some water coming out from the tree. + +"I'm sorry mommy, I didn't mean to be naughty," the little girl said. + +Her mother smiled and said, "It's okay dear. You can go play with the knob all you want, just remember to be careful with it." + +The little girl nodded and soon the mother and daughter were enjoying their time in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a bad man. He didn't behave very nicely. He lived in a dark and scary place because no one wanted to be near him. + +One day, he had a plan to do something mean. He wanted to make the other people in the place feel scared and unhappy. He made a big mess and the people were very scared. + +The people in the place were so unhappy that they decided to take away the bad man's things. They were so sorry that this had to happen, but they knew it was the right thing to do. + +The bad man was very upset because he had lost all of his things. He started to act really badly and he was so mean. But no one wanted to stay in the same place as him anymore, so the bad man had to leave and he never came back. +Once upon a time, there was a mom that wanted to show her children an exciting film. She went to the store to search for an available film. Upon finding one, she showed it to her children. + +"Can we watch it mommy?" asked her children. + +"Yes, of course! We can watch it together," said the mom with a smile. + +The children cheered in excitement. They all gathered around the television with snacks in hand, ready to watch the film. After the film was complete, the children were amazed at the story they just watched. + +"Wow, that was an amazing film! Can we watch another one?" they asked their mom. + +"Let's see if we can find another one that's available," said the mom. + +The children searched and searched, but could not find an available film. Disappointed, they went to play outside. + +But the mom was determined to make her children happy. She searched and searched until finally, she found a new film that was available. She brought it home, and the children quickly gathered around the TV to watch it. + +After the film was complete, the children were happy and content from the fun stories they had watched. Mom was so glad she was able to make her children happy. +Max and his mum were walking in the park. The sun was shining brightly and the birds were singing. + +"Look, Mum!" said Max, pointing to a big dog. + +Mum smiled. "That's a friendly dog. Shall we go and say hello?" + +Max nodded enthusiastically and they went over to the dog. Max raised his hand and the dog came close. It sniffed Max's hand, wagged its tail, and licked his fingers. + +"What a friendly dog!" said Mum. She patted its muzzle and held out her hand. The dog looked at her and put one paw on her raised hand. + +"It wants you to shake hands with it," said Mum. + +Max tryed it and the dog's tail began to wag. Then it licked his hand again. + +Mum laughed and kneeled down. "Now, Max, can you show the dog the 'heel' command? Hold out your hand and wait." + +Max did as she said and the dog put its paw on his hand again. Max raised his hand, and said firmly, "Heel." + +The dog stepped back as if to say, "Yes sir!", and followed Max around the park. + +Max and his mum laughed and the dog joined in, barking happily. Max looked down at the friendly dog beside him, feeling very proud. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was three-years-old and her name was Mia. She was very gifted, which meant she was very smart. + +Mia was walking outside with her mom. They saw a lovely flower blooming in the garden. Mia was so excited that she clapped her hands. + +"Wow, Mommy! It's so beautiful!" Mia said. + +Mia's mom smiled. "Yes, it is sweetheart. This flower is blooming." + +"What does that mean?" Mia asked. + +"It means that the flower is opening up and showing its beauty to us." + +Suddenly, Mia smelled something delicious. + +"Mommy, what is that smell? It smells so good!" + +Mia's mom laughed. "That's the smell of beef cooking in the kitchen. We're having beef for dinner tonight." + +Mia smiled. She loved beef! + +That night, Mia had a smile on her face. She knew that the flower was blooming and that beef was cooking in the kitchen. She was so happy! +Mom and Dad were out of town and True was all alone. She felt a bit scared. Suddenly she heard a loud noise. She was sure it was an animal! True started to panic! She ran and ran until she arrived at her neighbour's house. + +There was Mr. Otto, who was a competitive gardener. Mr. Otto was really surprised to see True. He told her not to worry. He said there was a cat who made that noise. True felt a lot more relaxed. + +Mr. Otto whistled a cheerful tune and started planting flowers. He asked True to help him. She enjoyed helping him with all the colourful and fragrant flowers, and was happythat she wasn't so scared anymore. + +True and Mr. Otto finished their work. True smiled and said goodbye. Mr. Otto gave her a hug and told her not to panic if something surprised her next time. He said that with a compassionate smile. +True felt happy and content. She ran back home peacefully. +Once upon a time, there was a poor dog. This dog had no friends so he decided to take a long stay. He set off on his journey, his little paws carrying him along. + +The dog was very determined, and he kept walking and walking. He eventually came to a crossroads where two roads met, and he didn't know which to take. He chose to take the left one and kept on walking. + +But then, he came to a dead end. The poor dog had to yield, he had to give up his long stay. He was so sad and disappointed, and he had to head back to the crossroads with his tail between his legs. + +The dog had no choice but to go home. He was too poor to try the other road, and he was so disappointed with his bad ending. He didn't know what would happen next. + +The poor dog finally made it home after his long stay. He never tried the other road, and he never knew what would have happened if he had taken that path. +George the Giraffe was feeling very excited, he was going on a special adventure. As the sun rose high in the sky, billions of birds began to sing their morning song. George watched with admiration as the sunrise was so beautiful, he wanted to join in the fun. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice shout out, “Hey George, let’s throw some stones by the lake!†+ +George saw his best friend Thomas the Tiger, standing near the lake. He shouted back, “Yes! let’s go!†+ +George and Thomas ran to the lake, they were feeling very busy. They found lots of stones and they threw them in the lake. The stones made a big splash and the fish jumped out of the water. + +George and Thomas were very happy, they had had lots of fun. As the sun set, the two friends said goodnight and promised to go throwing stones by the lake again soon. +Paul was walking along a hot street with his mom. He saw a big hotel and he couldn't help but to gaze at it as they walked past. His mom said, "We had a rare chance to stay at this hotel, but it's too costly." Paul felt sad; he was so curious about the hotel and wanted to go inside and explore. + +The next day, Paul asked his mom "Can we go to the hotel now?" She sadly shook her head and said, "No, the hotel is closed now." Paul felt disappointed. He would never get the chance to explore the hotel. + +His mom sighed and said, "We had a rare chance to stay at this hotel but it was too expensive. Maybe it was for the best." Paul was sad, he didn't know why his mom had been so sad. He wanted to know what was inside the hotel. + +The following week, Paul and his mom saw the headlines of the newspaper: "Hotel Destroyed in Fire." Paul felt sad, in his heart he had known all along that the hotel would never open its doors again. He had been unable to explore its mysteries and the rare chance he had been given had been taken away. He continued to gaze at the broken shells of the building, wondering what mysteries were forever lost. +There were two friends, Tim and Jack. They lived in a country far away. +One day, Jack complained about how things were going. Tim was very thoughtful. He said he could help, but Jack wasn't interested. + +So Tim took Jack to another country. They wanted to move there and try to make a new life. But things didn't turn out as they had hoped. The other country was not kind; they didn't welcome Jack and Tim. + +The two friends were sad and they began to complain. Tim tried to be cheerful and keep their spirits up, but Jack didn't appreciate his help. + +Finally, they decided to go back home. But on the way, they had terrible luck. They got lost in the woods, and when they finally got out, they were starving and exhausted. + +It was a bad ending for Tim and Jack; they couldn't find their way home. +John saw a bench outside the window. He was so excited he wanted to show it to his mom. They opened the window and John said, "Look! It's a bench!" + +Mom smiled and said, "Yes, it is! That's a bench." + +John noticed how the sun made it look even more special. He pointed and said, "It's so light!" + +Mom said, "Yes, the sun makes it look light." + +John was mesmerized by how the bench was displayed by the sun. He said, "I want to sit on it!" + +So they both went outside and John sat on the bench. It was so much fun playing in the sun. He said, "Look, Mom! I'm sitting on the bench!" + +Mom said, "That's wonderful, John! The bench looks so light in the sun!" + +John smiled and said, "Yes, and I'm sitting on it!" +Once upon a time, there was a family who lived near the woods. One day, the mommy went into the woods to pick some flowers, and the little girl wanted to go too. The mommy said it was too dangerous, and she needed to stay home. + +The little girl felt sad, but she stayed inside. Suddenly, she saw something gray on the floor. It looked like a bottle. The mommy told her it was poison and said, “Please don’t touch it - it can make you sick!†+ +The little girl was scared, so she backed away. The mommy then picked up the bottle and put it away to prevent anything bad from happening. + +The little girl felt better knowing that the mommy prevented the poison from hurting her family. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Susie. She loved to play games with her friends. One day when Susie was playing catch, she was about to catch a big pass when an older boy bumped her. Susie got really mad and shouted loudly at him. The old boy said to her, "If you want to gain something, you must never be fake. You must always be genuine, like your pass.†+ +Susie thought carefully about the old boy's advice. She realized that being genuine was much better than being fake. She decided it was important to always be genuine in her friendships and when playing games. + +From then on, Susie was always real and true with her friends. Everyone was very proud of her and said she was a wise girl. Susie was proud too, and never forgot the lesson she had learnt: always be genuine. +Once there was a parrot. He moved around the room looking for something. He was very patient. He flapped his wings and then he hopped across the floor. He kept looking and looking. Then, he spotted a shiny ball. He moved closer and closer. He grabbed the ball in his beak and was so happy. He made a funny noise and then flew away. +Once upon a time, there were two friends; a friendly monkey and an orange bird. The two were very close and enjoyed playing together every day. + +One day, the monkey wanted to show the bird something very special. So the monkey united the two friends and took them to a special place. + +The two friends did not realise that this special place was full of danger. Soon, the orange bird became scared and wanted to go back home. But, the monkey didn't let him and the two stayed in the special place. + +Unfortunately, the special place was not friendly for either of them. The orange bird soon got lost and, despite trying to find him, the monkey had to go home without his friend. + +The monkey was very sad, but he never forgot the time they spent together. +Once upon a time there were two friends who were best of pals. One day, the two friends decided to play a game. + +The first friend said, "Let's skip!" + +The second friend agreed and the two began to skip together. But, then the first friend got a naughty idea. + +"Let's do something more fun!" he said. + +"Like what?" asked the second friend. + +"Let's play repeat!" his pal said. + +The second friend nodded with excitement. They decided to take turns. + +The first friend said, "My turn first. I'll say something and you have to repeat it after me. Ready?" + +The second friend agreed and the first one continued, "I'm going to say something harsh." + +The second friend repeated after the first, "I'm going to say something harsh." + +The first friend chuckled and said, "Hit me on the head!" + +The second friend was very scared but he knew he had to repeat what his pal had said. So he said, "Hit me on the head!" + +But then the first friend started to do just that. He hit his pal on the head! + +The second friend was surprised and scared at the same time. He started to cry and shouted, "Why are you doing this?" + +The first friend stopped and looked embarrassed. He apologized to his pal and promised to +Jim was walking down the street when he noticed a broken bin. He stopped to observe it more closely. The bin was missing a handle and it had a big crack along the top rim. + +But then, Jim heard a noise coming from inside the bin. He looked closer and saw a furry little tail peeking out. It was a small puppy, cowering in the broken bin. + +Jim was so surprised that he almost forgot to be careful. He slowly reached out to the puppy - he was so scared, but he was also brave enough to approach Jim. After a few soothing words, Jim was able to gently pick up the puppy and carry it away from the bin. + +The puppy gave Jim a grateful puppy smile and soon the two were off on their way. Jim felt so lucky to have helped the little pup. He thought about the broken bin, but he was happy to have seen something better beyond it – a happy and safe puppy. +Once there was a little girl. She loved to go to space. Every day she would look out at the stars and imagine she was flying to them. + +One day, the little girl asked her mom if she could go to space. Her mom smiled and said, "Maybe one day! But for now, there's something closer we can explore!" + +The little girl was excited and asked, "What is it? Where's it at?" + +Her mom replied, "It's in our kitchen! It's called a pot of soup. Come, let's go make it!" + +The two went to the kitchen and the little girl's mom showed her how to stir the soup. The little girl was intrigued and kept stirring until the soup was done. The little girl felt tired from stirring, but it was worth it when her mom said, "Let's eat!" + +The little girl and her mom enjoyed their dinner. They felt happy and cozy, like they had just gone to space! +Once upon a time there was a house. In the house lived a dog and two people. The two people wanted to provide the dog with a cake. The people went outside to get the cake. It was cold. + +When the people got back, the dog was sad. The cake was cold too! The people tried to warm it up but it still was not good. The dog didn't want it and so it left the house very sad. + +The people felt bad for not providing the dog with a warm cake. They knew they had made a mistake and felt bad that the dog was sad. The dog sadly walked away from the house never to return again.. +Timmy was a chubby little boy who loved to explore. One day, he found a mysterious medicine in the kitchen. Being curious, he decided to take it outside and bounce it. To his dismay, the medicine bounced higher and higher until it was lost in the sky! + +Timmy was very upset and tried to get it back, but it was too late. A storm began to brew, making it harder for Timmy to spot the medicine above. The wind blew and the thunder roared, but Timmy was still determined to find the medicine. + +Suddenly, Timmy had an idea. He got out his trampoline and started to bounce. With each bounce, Timmy got higher and higher until he was able to reach the medicine in the clouds. He quickly grabbed it, and the storm disappeared. + +Timmy was relieved that the medicine was back in his hands, and he smiled with joy. Then, he carefully put the medicine back in the kitchen and went on his merry way! +John had the best day ever! He was so excited for what the morning had in store. + +John and his mom went to the post office. Mom mailed a package to Grandma. John watched as the clerk put it into the big mail machine. + +On the way home, they stopped at the store. John's mom bought a big avocado. He liked avocados because they were so squishy! + +Later, John helped his mom make guacamole. He mashed the avocado and helped add all of the other ingredients. It was a successful batch of guacamole. + +John was a happy kid after his day. He was proud of the success he and his mom had had mailing the package and making the guacamole. +Once upon a time, there was a mysterious oat bush. It was the biggest oat bush the farmer had ever seen! Every day, the farmer went to check the bush and saw many oatberries. He decided to take some oatberries home and wash them. + +With the oatberries washed and ready to eat, the farmer enjoyed them every day. He was very happy with the delicious oatberries! + +One day, however, something mysterious happened. As the farmer washed the oatberries, out of the nearby bush came a beautiful creature! It was a little fairy! She waved her wand and a sparkly feeling filled the air. + +The farmer thanked the fairy for blessing his oatberries. He thanked her for the mysterious gift that she had given him. From that day forward, his oatberries were even more delicious! +Once upon a time there was a helpful girl named Ellie. Ellie was very excited to go on a jog in the east part of town. She put on her running shoes and went outside. + +On her way, she saw a woman who needed help. The woman said she was stuck in a swamp and couldn't get out. Ellie wanted to help, but she didn't know how. + +Ellie had to think of a way to help the woman. She had to jog and find something helpful, but how? She didn't have much time. + +Finally, Ellie had an idea. She ran back to her house and grabbed a long rope. She jogged back to the swamp and the woman was so happy to see the rope. + +Ellie looped the rope around some tree roots and the woman pulled herself out. The woman thanked Ellie for her help, and Ellie was glad she was able to help. +Once there was a little boy named Sam. He was 3 years old and he loved to take photos. One day, he was taking photos of the park but he suddenly started pouring. It was a heavy rain and Sam was getting very wet. He was sad and soaked. + +He quickly ran home but he left his photos behind. When he got home, he was very sorry. He had hoped to keep his photos safe so he could show them to his friends. + +But then, his mom saw what had happened. She was so kind and she said not to worry. She got out an old photo album and said she'd help him make a new one. She poured more photos into the album until it was full. + +Sam was so happy. He hugged and thanked his mum for helping him. He said he was very sorry for forgetting his photos. His mum smiled. She said it was her pleasure. From then on, Sam took lots of photos and put them carefully into the album. +Once upon a time, there was a brave boy. He wanted to find something special. He set out to explore the forest. He saw many animals, but he was looking for something special. + +Then he saw it! It was a rabbit hopping around. He excitedly ran towards it. He slowly reached his hands out towards the rabbit, but it hopped away. + +He followed the rabbit. As he walked through the forest, it got darker and scarier. He started to get scared but he kept going. + +Finally, he reached out his hands and grabbed the rabbit. He was so happy he was able to catch it! He proudly carried it back home and showed his family. They were very proud of him for his brave adventure! +Jack was a young boy who liked to explore. One day, as he was walking, he realized that all the leaves were starting to fall from the trees. As he looked up, Jack saw a round leaf floating in the air. He thought it was so cool. The leaf went higher and higher until it disappeared over the top of a tall building. So Jack decided he was going to find that leaf and see where it was going. + +Jack walked and walked until he heard a loud noise coming from around the corner. He slowly walked closer and as he stepped around the corner, he realized it was a group of children who were playing a game and laughing. As Jack got closer, he noticed that they were playing with the round leaf from before. + +Jack was delighted, he quickly ran to join the children. They were all so happy to have him join and they played together until the sun started to set. The little leaf made its way back to the ground and Jack suddenly realized the leaf was just like him, it had been exploring and found a way to have some fun. +Once upon a time there was a magical park. Inside was a very special bench that was colorful and sparkled in the sun. Everyone loved it and spent time resting and enjoying the peaceful atmosphere. + +One day, a strong storm blew through and destroyed the bench. The poor people in the park were very sad. Then, an unkown man in a big hat and coat appeared. He said he had the power to restore the bench. He waved his hands and soon the bench was even more colorful and beautiful than before. Everyone was so happy! + +The people thanked the man for restoring the beautiful bench. The moral of the story is that with love and kindness, we can fix anything. +Once upon a time there were two bears. One was named Henry and one was named Sally. They were very good friends. + +One day they decided to go on an adventure together. They walked and walked until they found a big icy mountain. Sally looked at the mountain and said, “Let’s go up there!†+ +Henry looked up at the mountain and said, “But how will we get up there?†+ +Sally thought for a moment and said, “Let’s find something heavy to weigh us down. That way we will be able to climb up the icy mountain.†+ +So they started to look around for something heavy. Then Henry spotted some nuts and said, “Look, these nuts are heavy enough.†+ +So the two bears took the nuts and started to climb the icy mountain. It was hard, but eventually they made it to the top. + +Henry looked at Sally and said, “We did it! Working together as a team made it easier to climb the mountain.†+ +The moral of the story is that it’s always best to work together as a team. Working together you can do more than you can do alone! +John was scared at night. That's when monsters came out, he thought. His parents saw he was scared, so they whispered a secret to him. They said that if he closed his eyes, monsters wouldn't come. John liked the idea, so he closed his eyes tight and hoped that it would work. + +The next day, John was scared like usual. His parents took him out for a walk to the park. But when they got to the park, something was different. There were monsters everywhere! + +John started to cry, but his parents told him to close his eyes and hope. He did and suddenly, the monsters disappeared! John opened his eyes and saw that the monsters weren't really there. They had been shadows of the trees. He smiled. + +John was no longer scared at night. He knew that if something scary came, he could just close his eyes and hope. +Once upon a time, there was a thick tree in a tall forest. Every day, the birds and animals who lived in the forest would stop by the tree to say hello. + +But one day, something changed. When they came back the next week, the tree was gone. + +The animals were sad and wondered what happened. Then, they heard a loud noise in the sky. It was a man, destroying the tree with a big machine! + +The animals were very angry and scolded the man. They told him that if he did not stop, soon all the trees in the forest would be gone and their home would be destroyed. + +The man learned an important lesson that day. He promised to never destroy something again without thinking about the effects it would have on the animals and their home. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who loved to learn. He wanted to learn about everything! One day, he decided to learn about ancient things. He went to the market and saw a big, red radish. He thought it must be very old. He asked the shopkeeper about it, and the shopkeeper told him it was an ancient radish. The little boy was very excited. He tried to take the radish home with him, but the shopkeeper said no. The little boy was so sad. He tried to find another ancient radish, but he couldn't. He learned that ancient things are hard to find and that some can't be taken away. He was disappointed, but he still was happy he had learned something new. +Once upon a time, there was a kitty called Brownie. He was very loyal to his family and spent a lot of time with them playing in the garden. + +One day, Brownie saw a bird's nest in the tree and decided to jump up and down on the branches to try and get to it. But the branches were too high and he couldn't reach it. + +"What a shame!", he thought. + +As he tried to think of another way to get to the nest, he heard a voice calling him. He looked up and saw a sparrow standing on the branch in front of the nest. + +The sparrow said to him, "You are trying very hard to get to the nest, but you can't do it alone. Success takes patience and loyalty. Be loyal to your family and it will be easier to get what you want." + +Brownie thanked the sparrow before going back to play with his family in the garden. Later that day, he shared what he had learned with them. From then on, he never forgot the sparrow's advice about the importance of being loyal. +Once upon a time, a big adventurous cat was walking around the park. She saw a slippery spot and was determined to tread carefully across. Suddenly, the cat slipped and her back legs flew out from underneath her. She let out a loud meow, and a nearby three-year-old child heard it. + +The child ran over to the cat and said, “Oh no! Are you alright, kitty?†+ +The cat meowed in reply. The child stroked the cat's fur and said, “Don't worry, I'll help you up.†+ +The child gently picked up the cat, who purred with content at the attentiveness of the child. They carefully made their way across the slippery spot, and the cat showed her appreciation with little 'meows' of happiness. + +The child thought to themselves how lucky they were to have such an adventurous cat as a friend. +Once upon a time there was a puppy. His name was Max. Max was very loyal and stayed around his human family all the time. One day his family decided to bury a drain they weren't using anymore. Max watched as they worked, digging deep and pushing the drain down. After they finished burying it, the family took Max for a long walk in the park. He was so happy, and loyal to his family. They all had a great afternoon. The end. +Once upon a time there was a baby shark who swam around the ocean. He was very happy swimming and exploring the ocean with his fish friends. + +One day the shark heard his friends talking about something very strange. They were discussing something that he had never heard of before: fear. He asked them to explain and they told him it was something that made their hearts beat faster and made them feel scared. + +The baby shark was so curious and he asked his friends if he could go and see what the fear was. They were a bit scared but in the end, they agreed. + +The baby shark swam closer to the fearful thing and he found a big whale. He was so scared but he gathered all his courage and swam closer to him. The whale smiled at the baby shark and said that he was only here to help. + +The baby shark was relieved and all his fears went away. His friends were very happy to see that he had come back, safe and sound. From then on, the baby shark and the whale, were good friends! +Once upon a time there was a strong storm. The sky filled with dark clouds and the wind blew hard. The storm wanted to bring all of the people together. + +The storm decided to make a plan. It started to gather happy, smiling people in the same place. The storm wanted them to talk and say nice things to each other. + +The storm was successful. All of the people united and talked to each other. They smiled and laughed and said kind words. They learned that they could be happy together, even in a strong storm. + +The storm was gone but the people remained. That strong storm successfully united them and they stayed together after the storm passed. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Abigail who loved to learn. She wanted to learn all the different languages of the world. But every time Abigail tried to learn a new language she would get stuck. She felt guilty about not being able to learn new things. + +One special day, Abigail's family took her to a new place. It was full of people who spoke different languages. Abigail thought it was amazing! She listened carefully to the new words and tried hard to understand them. But still, she could not understand any of the new languages. + +Abigail felt a bit embarrassed and guilty. She wanted very much to be able to understand all the different languages. Then suddenly, Abigail had a great idea. She started to watch the people around her and tried to learn by imitating the sounds they made when they spoke. + +Slowly she could make out a few of the words. She couldn't understand the full sentences yet, but she could make out a few words. She felt so proud of herself and no longer felt guilty. She had discovered her own way to learn language. +Once upon a time there was a brave and loyal knight. His name was Sir Marshal. He lived in a big castle and wore shiny armour. + +One day, Sir Marshal was walking through the forest when he heard a loud voice. It was a princess! She was shouting for help. Sir Marshal quickly ran towards the voice. + +When he arrived, he saw the princess stuck inside a deep well. She was crying. Sir Marshal grabbed a piece of tape and attached it to a tree. He then lowered down the tape into the well and asked the princess to grab onto it. + +The princess was very excited. She grabbed the tape and Sir Marshal started to haul her back up. After a few seconds, Sir Marshal had rescued the princess! + +The princess was very happy and thanked Sir Marshal for his loyalty. They hugged and then the princess went back home. Sir Marshal was delighted that he had been able to rescue the princess. +Once upon a time there was a battery. It was put into a machine. But one day, the battery was very troubled. It didn't want to power the machine anymore. + +The battery didn't know what to do. It was very confused and worried. It needed help. + +So the battery sent a letter through the mail. In the note, the battery asked for help. + +Soon, a package arrived in the mail. In it, was a new battery. It was much bigger than the first battery. + +But the old battery was still troubled. It wondered if it would be able to help power the machine. + +The new battery was put into the machine, and it worked! The old battery was so happy and relieved. All its troubles were gone. +Once upon a time there was a happy little bird. He loved to fly around in the dark sky and play with his friends. One day, he decided to go on a big adventure and explore a new place. He said goodbye to his friends and set off. + +On his journey, he flew up and down and took in the beautiful views. But soon, he started to feel very tired. He had been flying for so long that his wings felt heavy. He wanted to find a place to stay. + +He looked down and saw a tall tree. It looked very dark compared to the other trees but he thought it might be safe to rest there. He flew closer and heard a voice coming from the branches. + +"Stay here", it said. It sounded like an old tree spirit. The little bird was scared, but he was too tired to keep flying. He cautiously settled down in the tree and rested. + +The tree spirit was kind and stayed with the little bird all night. He told the bird stories about the night sky and its many stars. The little bird was so grateful for the tree spirit's company, and he felt the weight of his wings lighten. By morning, he was ready to fly off again on his next adventure. +Once upon a time, there lived a young girl who dreamed of being a guard. She wanted to protect her family and her friends. Every day she tried to be strong, but even when she tried her very hardest, grown-ups never accepted her. + +One day, something magical happened. A special guard came down from the sky and said, "I see how hard you try. I believe you can be a real guard.". + +The young girl was so excited. She thanked the guard and promised to do her very best. + +From that day on, the young guard began her journey to becoming a real guard. Thanks to the special guard, she was now accepted and could proudly protect the people she loved. +One day there was a very healthy girl named Lucy. She loved to play and she was the happiest child. But one day, Lucy got very sick. She was so sad that she couldn't play any more. + +Mum and Dad knew just what to do. They took Lucy to the hospital where a friendly doctor looked after her. The doctor gave Lucy an orange file, which she kept with her always. +The doctor said that with lots of rest and care, Lucy could heal. + +So, with the help of Mum and Dad, Lucy started getting better. She ate healthy food, slept plenty, and took her medicines. Slowly but surely, Lucy began to get better and better. + +It took lots of time and effort, but eventually Lucy was healthy again. Lucy was so happy and thankful to her parents and the doctor for helping her heal. From then on, she made sure to stay healthy so that she could continue to play and stay happy. +Once there was a queen who lived in a castle. She was very careful and always did the right thing. One day a curious 3 year old noticed the queen walking in the garden. The 3 year old wanted to say hello to the queen. + +The queen was surprised but smiled. She noticed the 3 year old wanted to talk. So the queen asked the little one what her name was. The 3 year old told her it was Daisy. + +The queen said it was nice to meet Daisy and that she was very careful. Daisy was so excited to meet a real queen! She asked if she could stay and talk to the queen. The queen said she was happy to have Daisy as a guest and to keep being careful. + +Daisy talked to the queen until it was almost dark. The queen said it was getting late and Daisy should go home. Daisy thanked the queen and promised to tell her friends all the wonderful things they talked about. The queen smiled and said goodbye. Daisy said she would come visit the queen again. +Once upon a time there was an ant named Alfie who was very brave. Every day he would march around the garden looking for new plants to explore. One day Alfie stumbled across a very messy flower bed with lots of colourful plants. Alfie was so mesmerised that he had to take a closer look. + +Suddenly, Alfie noticed a tiny voice shouting, "Hey you! What are you doing in my garden?" Alfie spun around to see who it was and saw a tiny ladybug hovering above him. + +"I'm just exploring," he replied nervously. + +The ladybug smiled and said, "Let me show you something..." + +She led him around the garden, pointing out all of its plants and flowers. They wondered around for a while and as they continued to march, Alfie noticed that the garden was becoming cleaner. + +When they were finished, the ladybug smiled and said, "Now isn't that much better than the messy flower bed we saw before?" + +Alfie smiled in agreement and thanked the ladybug for her help. From then on, Alfie was a regular explorer of the garden and he was so happy that it was no longer messy! +Once there was an elderly woman who loved to garden. She had a special spot in her garden where she planted flowers. One day, she noticed a small baby bird that had been burried in the dirt. She carefully removed the dirt and carried the baby bird in her hands to her house. + +The elderly woman whispered softly to the baby bird, “What’s your name?†The woman named the little bird Twitter. She fed Twitter some seeds and placed him in an old basket beside her rocking chair. + +Twitter stayed with the elderly woman for weeks. He chirped and sang in the morning and helped her in the garden at night. Then one day, the woman told Twitter it was time for him to leave. The woman carefully burried a small box in her garden, and inside was a special home for Twitter. + +The elderly woman said goodbye to Twitter, and advised him to look for his family. Twitter flew away with a happy heart. The elderly woman looked at her beautiful garden and smiled as she knew she was leaving her garden in gifted hands. +One day, a little girl dressed in a pretty pink outfit and was wearing deep purple makeup. She was very curious and she wanted to examine everything around her. She saw a box filled with different colors of makeup and decided to take a closer look. She started to open the box and was amazed at the different kinds of makeup that was inside. She grabbed a bright blue eye-shadow and began to put it on and mix it with the purple makeup she was already wearing. She admired her reflection in the mirror and thought she looked like a princess. She couldn’t believe such deep colors of makeup could make her look so beautiful. She continued to examine all the wonderful makeup until her mother called her to come. As she waved goodbye, she knew she would soon discover even more exciting makeup. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly green dragon who liked to whistle. He whistled through the sunny skies, and the sound brought joy to everyone around. + +One day, he saw a group of children playing and he stopped to watch. He smiled and wanted to join them. The children, however, were scared and ran away when they saw him. + +The dragon was sad that no one wanted to play with him. He decided to think of something he could do to make them like him. He came up with an idea. The next day, he flew to the children's playground and whistled the happiest song he could think of. + +The children heard the music and what else could they do? They gathered around the dragon and welcomed him with happy faces. Suddenly, he felt so jolly! They became best friends and they played together every day. + +The moral of the story is to think of something kind to show people how much you like them. Use your imagination and you will make friends easily! +Andy was excited to go to school today. He was so excited that he could hardly contain himself! His mum was driving him in her car, when they passed by a big motorcycle. Andy asked his mum to read him the name of it. She read, "Harley Davidson". + +Andy was so fascinated with the motorcycle, he asked if he could drive it some day. His mum smiled, but shook her head and said, "No, that's for grownups only." + +Andy was a bit disappointed. Then he asked if he could ride the motorcycle with his mum. His mum thought for a moment and said, "Maybe, someday - when you are a big boy." This made Andy very happy and he smiled. + +When they reached school, Andy was a little bit nervous. His mum gave Andy a hug and told him it was going to be okay. Andy smiled and went off to join his classmates. He knew that soon he would be riding the motorcycle with his mum – and he couldn't wait! +Once there was a family that lived in a small house. One day, the mom was in the kitchen making dinner when the three year old ran in. They were thirsty and asked, "Mommy, can I drink something?" + +The mom smiled and said, "Yes! I have some juice in the fridge." + +The little one ran to the kitchen and opened the fridge door. Inside, there were all sorts of loud bubbly drinks. The three year old was so excited and grabbed one of the bottles. + +The mom laughed and said, "I think that one is too loud for you. How about this one instead?" + +The Mom poured the little one a drink and the three year old said, "Yum, I love it! Thank you Mommy!" + +The Mom gave the three year old a big hug and said, "You're welcome! Let's go eat dinner now." + +And off they went to eat dinner together as a family! +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Janie and John. They were walking in the park together, when they found a purse lying on the ground. Janie was excited and picked up the purse. She opened it to peek inside and John exclaimed, "That's my purse! How did it get here?" + +Janie was surprised, she had not noticed the name tag with 'John' written on the inside. "I'm sorry, John, I didn't know," Janie said. + +John smiled and proudly replied, "No problem. I'm glad you matched the purse to its rightful owner. That's a very important lesson to learn: always match items with the person it belongs to. Then everyone is happy!" + +Janie was glad that she and John remained friends despite her mistake and she was also happy that she had remembered an important lesson. From then on, Janie promised to always keep her friends' belongings safe and dry. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Mary. Mary loved to collect things. One day, Mary went outside and saw a wet crown on the ground. She was very excited and quickly ran to collect it. She jumped up and down with joy, happy to add the wet crown to her collection. She politely thanked the sky and thanked the ground for letting her find the crown. + +The next day, Mary asked her mom if she could go back outside to do some more collecting. Her mom said yes and off she went. Mary ran around, looking for interesting things. She collected some leaves, a shiny rock, and a handful of flowers. Then, just when she thought her collecting was done, she saw another wet crown! She quickly ran to collect it. + +Mary was so happy with her wet crowns. She thanked the sky again and smiled as she looked at all the treasures she had collected. She would take the wet crowns home and proudly show them to her family. +Once upon a time, there was an adorable little girl named Emma. She had a favourite toy: a soft, fluffy teddy bear. Every morning, Emma would get up and take her teddy bear with her everywhere. + +One day, Emma and her teddy bear were playing hide and seek. Emma was so excited, she ran all around the house, trying to find her friend. + +When Emma saw the bathroom door, she suddenly had an idea. She smiled and said, “I know where to hide my teddy bear!†+ +Emma slowly opened the bathroom door and, sure enough, there was her teddy bear, poking out from behind the curtain. Emma was so happy that she called out, “I win!†+ +But just as she was about to reach for her teddy bear, Emma noticed something was wrong. She realized that the teddy bear had accidentally knocked over the lamp and caused a big mess. So with a heavy heart, Emma had to clean up the mess before she could pick up her beloved teddy bear. + +Sure enough, after the mess was fixed, Emma was able to pick up her adorable teddy bear and give him a big hug. It was a happy ending for the two best friends. +Once there was a thing. It was a very fine thing. It was so special that everyone wanted a turn to play with it. + +But the thing was not easy to play with. You had to finish what you started, or else the fun would be over. That was the rule of the thing. + +One little girl, Sandy, wanted to play with the thing the most. She worked hard and was so brave. Finally, she was able to finish the thing. + +When she was done, everything was so fine. Everyone was so happy. They all praised Sandy for her hard work. She was so proud that she had finished the thing. +Jack was very enthusiastic to go to the hospital. It was the day he was going to have an operation. His mommy said he was quite brave and hugged him tightly. + +At the hospital, Jack was shown to a room full of doctors and nurses. He felt a bit scared until one of the nurses smiled brightly at him. She gave him a cuddly toy to ease his worry. + +Jack put on a hospital gown and got onto the bed. He felt a bit cold when they put the sheets over him. He started to slip away as the nurse said a few kind words to him. + +When Jack opened his eyes he discovered that his operation was finished. He felt strong and brave with a bandage around his arm. His mommy was waiting for him in the room, cheering for him. She gave him a big hug when he woke up and he was ready to go home. +Once upon a time there was an old man named Jack. He lived in a small house with a huge magnet leaning against the wall. Every day, Jack would sit and stare at the magnet, wondering why it was so special. + +One day, Jack got an idea. He picked up the magnet and decided to burn it. He just wanted to see what would happen. + +He lit a match and threw it onto the magnet. It started burning, sending sparks all around the room. Jack started to panic and tried to put out the flames with a blanket. + +"What have I done?" he said to himself. + +But it was too late. The flames spread quickly, destroying the house and everything in it. Jack stood there, screaming in despair as he watched his home burn to the ground. That was the last time anyone ever saw the old man and his magnet. +Once upon a time, there lived an elephant and his friend, a mouse. The elephant was big and strong, while the mouse was small and quiet. + +One day, when the elephant was walking through the forest, he heard a loud scream. He ran to the sound to see what it was. + +When he arrived, the elephant saw the mouse trembling in fear. The mouse had encountered a snake and was scared. The elephant was angry and wanted to do something. He looked around and found a big stick. + +He grabbed the stick, waved it at the snake and said, "Go away! Get out of here!" The snake was frightened by this and ran away. + +The elephant looked at the mouse and said, "Don't be scared my friend, I will always be here to protect you. I'm reliable and you can trust my opinion". + +The mouse smiled and said thank you. The elephant smiled back, and the two friends continued walking through the forest. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved her doll very much. Her doll had curly brown hair and two blue eyes. She felt the doll was perfect. +But one day, something strange happened. The girl found that her doll was missing! +The girl asked her mom and they searched the house, but they couldn't find the doll. +The girl was sad. She didn't know what had happened. +Until the girl's mom noticed a hole in the wall. It seemed that someone had snuck in and taken the doll! +The girl was very sad and angry. +But her mom said to her, "Don't be sad, dear. We have each other and that's enough to supply us with love". +The little girl understood. She realized that people and love are more precious than things, and that perfect things don't always last. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jack and Milly. They were both very happy and enjoyed spending time together. + +The friends decided to take a climb up the nearest hill. When they got to the top, they stood and saw a beautiful view. + +Jack said, “Wow, Milly, look at the view! Can you see the regular shapes of the buildings down there?†+ +Milly nodded. “Yes! I can! I really like how regular they look.†+ +Jack smiled. ��€œWhy don't we come up here every day? We can gain a new view every time.†+ +Milly smiled back. “That sounds great! Let's do it!†+ +So, every single day, Jack and Milly climbed the hill to gain a new view. They were very happy and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time there was a girl who went for a parade. She had so much fun watching the soldiers march and the floats go by. But then came a crazy problem! All the soldiers and floats were stopped because a puppy was stuck in a tree. + +The girl was not afraid and knew that she had to rescue the puppy. She found a ladder and climbed up to the top of the tree. She was brave and was able to get the little puppy out of the tree. + +The girl brought the puppy down to the ground. Everyone was so happy because the puppy was safe again. The parade could go on and the soldiers and floats all marched back in the parade. + +The girl was proud that she was able to rescue the puppy and give everyone a happy ending to their story. She was the star of the parade, and everybody cheered for her. +Once upon a time, there was a clever sheep. He had lots of soft, fluffy wool. Every day he was kept in the farmer's pen, but he wanted to be free. + +One day, the sheep had a clever plan. He jumped over the fence and ran away! He was so happy to be free. As he ran, he shook his wool and it flew in the wind. + +The farmer was sad. He searched for the clever sheep all day, but could not find him. + +The next morning, the farmer opened the gate to the pen and the clever sheep walked in. The farmer was so happy to see the sheep, he gave him a hug and rubbed his soft wool. The sheep was free to come and go as he pleased! +John and Tom were best friends. Every day they played together in the garden with their hose. The water came out of the hose and they loved to run around and make rainbows in the sun! + +One day, John and Tom ended their game and said goodbye. But before he went home, Tom gave John a hug and said he was very sleepy. John didn't understand what Tom meant by that. + +The next day, when John woke up to play outside again, he noticed something strange. He saw that the hose was not in the same spot as the day before. He was about to go and look for it when he heard a noise behind him. He turned around and there was Tom with the hose in his hands. + +John was very surprised but then he noticed that the hose was separated in two pieces. Tom said he was so sleepy that he accidentally separated the hose while he was playing with it. + +John was not angry. He knew how much Tom liked playing with the hose and was happy that Tom shared it with him. They decided to play together another day and fix the hose. +Once upon a time there was a little bird, and it really wanted to build a nest. One day the bird found a twig and picked it up. It held the twig in its beak and flew up in the sky. + +The bird tried to use the twig to build the nest but it just would not fit. The bird was very upset, so it decided to ask its friends for help. + +The first animal said to the bird, "You must use your mind. You have to think of a way to make the twig fit." So the bird tried again, but this time it used its mind and was successful. + +It looked at the twig from different angles, and soon it had made the twig fit! The bird was so happy that it sang a song to celebrate. + +The bird thanked its friends for their help and the nest was complete. From then on, the little bird was always successful when making nests. +Once upon a time, there was an ordinary yellow bird. She was different from the other birds because she kept things sorted and neat. + +One day, she was sorting all her yellow feathers that she collected from the meadow. She was singing a happy song, feeling proud of her yellow feathers. + +Just then, the ordinary yellow bird looked up in the sky and saw a beautiful rainbow! It made her feathers look extra special. + +So she flapped her wings and flew up high in the sky. She spread out her yellow feathers and made a big colorful rainbow using all the different colors from her feathers. + +The ordinary yellow bird was very proud of her colorful rainbow. From then on, she felt even happier and more special than before. +Once there was a wise old man who lived in a small village. He had a special weighing machine with a big screen. Everybody was amazed by it because it was so accurate. + +One day, a little girl called Mary decided she wanted to try it. She asked the old man if she could use it. He replied with a smile and said: + +"Sure, my dear. It will help you find out how much you weigh." + +So Mary stepped onto the weighing machine, and the big screen lit up showing her weight. She was a bit surprised! + +"Well, that was fun," she said. + +The old man smiled and nodded his head in agreement. He said, "You're a very wise girl, Mary. You've learned something today!" +One day, Daisy was playing outside when she saw a pond. She walked over to it and peered inside. She saw lots of yummy bugs and fish swimming around. She just wanted to sit and watch them. + +So she sat down by the pond. Daisy watched the bugs and the fish, and she said hello to them. + +Suddenly, one of the fish swam up to her. He said, "What are you doing here?" + +Daisy smiled and said, "I'm just watching the yummy bugs and fish. They look so fun to watch!" + +The fish smiled and said, "Yes, they are. I'm learning how to swim. Join me and watch my progress!" + +Daisy smiled again, and she sat back and watched the fish swim. She had a fun day watching the fish in the pond. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Lily and Mia. They were always laughing and having fun. One day, Lily had a great idea. She told Mia, "Let's go on a jet ride!" Mia thought it was a great idea and quickly agreed. + +They arrived at the jet, which was very shiny. Mia asked, "Where are we going?" Lily said, " I don't know, but it will be lots of fun!" + +The jet took off and flew high into the sky. A few minutes later, Mia saw something in the clouds. She said, "What's that?" Lily smiled and said, "That's a sour cloud. Let's grab it and make a joke!" + +Mia and Lily each grabbed a piece of the sour cloud and laughed as it tickled their tongues. It was a wonderful adventure. Mia and Lily learned that nothing beats a good joke with your best friend! +Bob had a hairy dog named Spot. Spot was very friendly. Bob and Spot were best friends. + +One day, Bob decided to increase Spot's knowledge. He took out a big dictionary and started reading it to Spot. Every day, Bob read from the dictionary and Spot listened. Soon, Spot started to remember lots of new words. + +The more Bob read to Spot, the smarter Spot became. He started to understand conversations with Bob. They would talk about the dictionary and play together. Spot's intelligence was increasing! + +Soon, Spot became one of the smartest dogs in the neighbourhood. Everyone loved him and all his friends wanted to come and play. Bob was very proud of Spot. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy who lived by himself in a small village. Everyone in the village knew that he was reliable. All the other villagers wondered what secrets he kept. + +One day, the boy found a shiny piece of gold on the ground. He was so excited and quickly took it home. He tucked it away under his bed and kept it safe. + +Every night the boy would take out the gold from under his bed and imagine what it could do for him. He wondered if it would make him richer and happier. + +One night, the boy wandered outside with the gold hidden in his pocket. He passed by the homes of some of his neighbors. Suddenly, three robbers jumped out from the shadows. They grabbed the boy and grabbed the gold from his pocket. They ran away with the gold and left the boy lying there alone. + +The boy was sad and disappointed. No one ever saw the gold again. The villagers all wondered why he never shared his secret with them. Little did they know he had been robbed in the night. Unfortunately, his hope of having a brighter future with the gold did not come true. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Tom. Tom was three years old and he loved to play all day. +One day, Tom wanted to work, just like the grownups. He went to his mom and said "Mom, can I work too?" His mom said yes and she found Tom a job. +Tom had to wear a special uniform for his job. He was so excited to wear the uniform! +Tom started working and he loved it. Everyone said how hardworking a little boy he was. +Tom was so good at his job that his mom started to spoil him! She gave him lots of treats and toys. Tom felt so special and he couldn't believe how lucky he was. +Tom had so much fun at work and he loves wearing his uniform every day. +Jimmy was so excited! He got to choose what he would ride in. He wanted the best ride, the one that looked the coolest. He spotted it right away - a large jeep. It was bright red with five big seats and huge tires. + +He jumped right in and told his mom he wanted the large jeep. She said it was ok, but warned him that the big ride might be too much for a little guy. He didn't care, he wanted to go fast and have a good time. + +So they drove off in the jeep, but soon enough it started to rain. Without any warning, the large jeep started to skid and then spin - faster and faster. They were headed straight for a tree! Before Jimmy knew it, the jeep crashed with a loud thud. + +Jimmy was scared and hurt. Even though he chose the large jeep, the bad ending was not what he wanted at all. He learned that sometimes it's better to choose the safe option and not the most exciting one. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Susie and she was three years old. Every week Susie's grandmother would bring Susie to the lake to go fishing. + +One day, Susie and grandmother had been fishing for hours but there were no fish to be caught. Susie was sad and said to her grandmother, "Let's go. There are no fish here". + +But grandmother said, "No, Susie. You have to be patient. Fishing takes patience and not every day will you receive a fish". + +So Susie and grandmother waited for another hour and finally, one fish became available! Susie was overjoyed and hugged her grandmother. + +From that day, Susie learnt an important lesson - sometimes you have to be patient and wait for good things to come to you. +There was once a little girl named Stella. She was only three years old. She loved to go on holidays with her parents. + +One day, Stella’s family stayed in a hotel on their holiday. Stella was excited to be in a hotel for the first time. She wanted to explore, but her parents told her to stay in the room. + +Suddenly, Stella got scared. She heard loud shouting coming from outside. She tried to hide, but she was too scared. She wanted to tell her parents, but they weren't around. + +The shouting got louder and Stella was really scared. She started to cry. Then the door opened and two grown-ups came in. They were very angry and shouted at Stella. They were going to take her away. + +Sadly, Stella had to go with the grown-ups and never saw her family again. Stella was so scared and hopeful that one day she would see her parents again. +One day, Jack wanted to test his new toy car. He grabbed a cable and plugged it into the car. He waited for the car to start but it wouldn't work. He kept trying but it was slow. + +Jack went to get his dad and asked for help. They both looked at the car and tried the cable again. Dad said, "Let's be patient. Sometimes things take time." + +So Jack waited. And sure enough, the car started to move. Jack was very happy and he thanked dad. + +Dad said, "Patience is a great lesson to learn. When things are slow, don't get angry. Just keep trying until it works." + +Jack thought about what dad said and he smiled. Dad was right. Patience was the key to his success. He wouldn't forget this lesson. +Jill woke up early one morning. She had a clever idea. She wanted to call her mom on the telephone. Jill had never used a telephone before, but she was clever and knew what to do. She found the telephone, and dialed the number. Her mom answered, and was surprised to hear Jill calling! Jill was very happy. She told her mom about her clever idea. They talked for a long time and ended the call with sweet goodbyes. Jill was so proud of herself for being able to use the telephone! +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Kay. She loved to bake. Her mom and dad gave her a special kayak all her own. + +Kay went to the beach everyday to kayak. As she paddled around, she would look for things to bake. She found lots of yummy things in the sea - like shells, seaweed and fish. + +Every morning, Kay would go back to her home and bake. Her mom and dad would try the delicious treats and smile. They said Kay was the best baker! + +Kay kept baking on regular days. She tried new recipes, and made delicious cakes and muffins. Everyone in town knew about her baking and kept coming for more. + +Kay and her family kept kayaking and baking for many years. She became a very great baker, and everyone was happy! The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who wanted to go outside and play. He saw a strange open door and decided to follow it. As he walked closer, he could hear voices coming from inside. He looked carefully to see what was happening. + +When he opened the door, he saw two mean men. They were arguing and it seemed very scary. He tried to run away, but it was too late. The men saw him and they were angry. They grabbed him and threw him in a dark room. + +The little boy was very scared and couldn't find a way out. He could only hear the men's voices in the other room and he knew they were plotting something bad. He tried to escape, but the door was locked. He took a big look around but everything was dark and he had no way out. + +The little boy was never seen again. He was gone forever, as if he had been swallowed up in the darkness. +Once upon a time, there was a small goat. She lived in a little barn on the hillside. Each day, she would go out to the grassy field to play and find new friends. All the animals liked her, except for the big black crow who lived in the same barn. He would always shout, "I hate goats!" + +One day, the small goat was searching for food when she heard the crow calling out to her. He asked, "Why do you come into my barn?" The goat replied, "I just want to find some food." The crow replied, "Well, I hate eating with goats!" + +The goat wasn't sure what to say. She was sad that the crow didn't like her. She said softly, "I'm sorry. I will go now." The crow said, "Good - I don't want goats around here anyway." + +The small goat went away, feeling very sad. While she was walking, she saw many other animals, but none of them were angry at her like the crow had been. From then on, she knew that not everyone would like her, but that some friends were always there for her. +Once upon a time there was a very special girl called Millie. She was loved by everyone and was always happy. One day, her mommy gave her a very special present. It was a rare journal with a beautiful cover. Millie was so excited! She loved journals and couldn’t wait to start writing in it. + +Millie showed her journal to her friends and they all thought it was the most beautiful thing they had ever seen. Millie filled the pages of her journal with all kinds of fun things. She wrote stories, drew pictures and made lists of things she loved – like playing outside, cuddling her teddy bear and eating icecream. + +Millie kept her special journal safe, and loved writing in it every day. Whenever she was feeling a bit sad or lonely, writing in her journal always made her feel better. Millie’s journal was truly special, and she would treasure it forever. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. Jane liked to cook and everyday she was making something new. One day Jane thought she would try to cook a cake in the lawn. She could not find the ingredients she needed so she decided to look in the garden. + +Suddenly, it started to rain and the lawn got very wet. Jane tried to make the cake but the lawn was muddy and it was too wet for her to cook. She was very sad and started to cry. + +But then Jane's mom came out of the house and said "Let's go indoors and cook here". She took Jane inside and gave her some clear ingredients for the cake. Jane smiled and started to mix them together. + +After a few minutes, the cake was ready and it looked very delicious. Jane was happy now that she could cook her cake in a clear and dry place. +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends named Abi and Jenna. Abi was all about helping and Jenna was all about winning. + +One day, they decided to challenge each other in a race. Abi wanted to help Jenna win, while Jenna wanted to win all on her own. + +"Ready, set, go!" shouted Abi. + +Jenna was off like a rocket, leaving Abi far behind. Abi smiled and cheered Jenna on. + +As Jenna made it across the finish line, she felt a deep victory inside. She had won a race all on her own! She was so proud of herself. + +Jenna looked back and saw Abi, who had been helping her along the way. Abi was so happy that Jenna had won, she bloomed a yummy fruit from her garden. Jenna was so surprised and thanked her friend. + +Abi gave Jenna the fruit and said, "It's a victory fruit! You worked hard and you deserve it". Jenna hugged Abi and thanked her for the delicious gift. + +The two friends smiled happily together that day. They both knew that victory always tastes yummy when it's shared with a best friend. +Once upon a time there was a wild pond in a forest. In the pond lived a frog, a family of ducks and a fish. One day, the fish had a bright idea. + +The fish said to the frog: "Let's explore the forest!" + +The frog was very excited and agreed. So, the two of them started their adventure. + +They hopped, swam, and wiggled all around the forest. They came across a big tree and lots of flowers. They saw many birds in the sky and they even met a family of deer. + +Then, the frog and the fish realized they were lost. They both got scared and stopped moving. + +Suddenly, the family of ducks flew above them, showing the way back to the pond. The frog and the fish followed the ducks, and soon enough they were back in the wild pond. + +The two friends were very happy to be back and they declared that they would never leave the pond without their friends again! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emma. Emma liked to wander around and explore the woods near her house. One day, she heard a noise and stopped to look. It was a big man holding a wicked whip. He was scaring the birds away. Emma was frightened and started to cry. + +The big man saw Emma and said, “It’s OK, sweetheart. I won’t hurt you. I was just trying to scare away the birds so I can keep the garden safe.†He smiled warmly and hugged her. + +Emma was no longer frightened. She went back to wandering and exploring. As she wandered, she heard the big man singing and the birds twirling, and she smiled. Then she went home to her family and told them a wonderful story. They were so happy to hear it! +Once upon a time, there were two sisters who were very close. One day, they were out in the park sharing an incredible seat. They laughed and played together. Suddenly, one of the sisters realized they were taking up the seat when others needed it too. + +She told her sister, “We should share the seat with others. That way, everyone can enjoy it.†Her sister agreed and they began to move away from the seat. + +As they looked for another place to sit, a child without a seat ran over and sat in the incredible seat. The sisters smiled at each other, proud that they had remembered the lesson of sharing the seat. + +It is important to be generous and share, so that everyone can have a seat. The sisters realized this and were glad they could help a friend in need. +Once upon a time there was a regular pole standing alone in a field. One day a boy arrived with a blanket and began to wrap the pole. He wrapped the pole over and over until the pole was completely covered. When he was finished the boy stepped back and smiled. He had made a special present for his aunt! He looked up at the sky and waved to the birds as they sang. Together they admired the blanket-covered pole, its colourful patterns of stripes and stars shining in the sun. He was very proud of his work. The end. +The little girl was so happy as she explored the park. Everywhere she went she saw something new. She was so curious. She wondered what the large tank was. She went up to the tank and tapped it. Inside, there were lots of lively fish swimming about. She watched them for a while before going off to explore other parts of the park. She continued to wander around until it was time to go home. She felt so lucky to have such a nice place to explore and wonder. +Once upon a time there was a boy who was lost. He had been walking in a forest for a long time and had no idea how to get back home. Suddenly he heard a voice behind him. The voice said, "Come, I will show you the way." The boy was scared. He could not see who was talking to him, but he could feel a threat. He was too afraid to turn around. + +He asked, "Who are you?" + +The voice replied, "I am the forest spirit. Don't worry, follow me and I will show you the way home." + +The boy was scared, but he was also very confused. He asked, "How do I know you won't hurt me?" + +The forest spirit said, "Because I want to help you. I want you to get back safely." + +The boy was hesitant at first, but the forest spirit was kind and gentle. After a while, the boy followed the forest spirit. The forest spirit showed him a long path that led him back home. + +When the boy got home, he was very relieved. He thanked the forest spirit for showing him the way, and the forest spirit smiled back at him. +Once upon a time, there was a great big planet. It was full of surprises and fun things to explore. One day, a little boy named Sam was on the planet. He was walking around, exploring with his big eyes. He saw lots of animals, plants, and colours. As he continued to explore, he heard a funny sound. It was coming from the tallest tree in front of him. + +He got closer and saw a little bird sitting on a branch. The bird couldn't stop shivering! Sam felt sorry for the little bird. He stepped closer and put his hand out for it to sit on. To his surprise, the bird flew onto his hand. Sam gave the bird a warm hug and it stopped shivering. + +The bird flew away but Sam was happy that he could help. He continued to explore the planet and found many other great things. +Mommy was so excited! She was going to dress up in her very best clothes, because she was going to the porch. + +The porch was very big and wide, but it made Mommy feel a bit fearful. She looked around nervously, just in case there was something she should be afraid of. + +But then, Daddy was there! He had brought a nice picnic with food and drinks. When they sat down, the fear went away. Mommy laughed and smiled, and the porch was surrounded by happiness. + +They enjoyed their lunch and then went back inside, their spirits lifted by the time they spent on the porch. +Once there was a little girl. She was three and she loved to raise her hands to the sky. She had bright pastel colored clothing. She wore them every day. + +One day she was feeling extra fierce. She grabbed her bright pastel dress and decided to raise it above her head. She waved it around and danced around her house with big, fierce moves. Everyone watching her smile and clap their hands. + +The little girl was so proud and happy that she could raise her colorful dress. She smiled and laughed with joy. She knew that she was fierce and she loved her pastel clothes. From that day on, she always loved to raise her dress and dance around in happiness. +Once upon a time, there was an original bear. He was always curious and liked to explore the world around him. One day, he decided to try something he had never done before: trust a person. He had heard stories that people could be kind and he decided he wanted to believe them. + +So he asked a little girl if he could trust her. She said yes and the two became friends. She told him stories, played with him and showed him around the world. The bear was so happy to trust her, because it was so much fun! + +One day, though, the bear was sad. The girl wasn't coming to see him anymore. The girl had moved away and he was all alone. He felt so sad that he had trusted her, but then he realized something. He still had all the memories of those days spent together, and he was thankful he had trusted the girl. + +He learned something important that day: trust is something special! When you trust someone, they can show you something new and bring great joy to your life. But it is important to remember that nothing lasts forever, so enjoy it while it lasts. +It was a cool day. John went to the park. He grabbed a flag and waved it around. He laughed as he spun in circles, twisting the flag behind him. The flag flew through the air, catching the cool breeze. As he twisted and turned, the colors of the flag looked like they were spinning with him. John smiled from ear to ear. He was having so much fun! Then, he decided to take a break and lay in the grass. He looked up and saw the flag still spinning in the sky. He thought it looked so cool! He closed his eyes and felt the sun and wind on his face. What a wonderful day to be outside. +Once upon a time, there was a persistent little rabbit. He was always searching for someone to play with, but nobody wanted to be his friend. One day, he heard a beautiful voice singing. He followed the sound until he found a pond. There, he saw a friendly duck. The rabbit hopped up beside him and said, "Sing with me!" The duck replied, "I do not know how to sing." But the rabbit was determined and he wasn't ready to give up. He sang the same song over and over until the duck finally sang along with him. + +They sang together every day. It was their special song. But one day, a hunter heard the singing and came looking for them. He was able to catch the little duck and said, "I'll take this one home and make a nice meal out of it!" The rabbit watched in horror as the hunter dragged the duck away. + +The little rabbit was broken-hearted. He kept singing their special song but nobody answered him. He taught that singing was the most beautiful thing in the world, but that day he learned it can be a dangerous thing, too. +One day, Jack's mommy gave him a big present. He was so excited. He opened the present and saw a beautiful piano inside. He was so happy! He wanted to play it all day. + +He had lots of fun learning how to play the piano. He showed his mommy the songs he learned. She was happy and proud of him. +Jack practiced a lot and he became very good at the piano. He started competing with other kids to see who was the best. + +Jack worked hard and was very competitive. He was amazed when he won the piano competition. He was so proud of himself. He thanked his mommy for giving him the piano. They hugged and had a celebration. + +Jack continued to practice his piano and kept getting better day after day. He kept entering competitions and kept winning. He loved to play the piano and he was really happy. +Once there was a little girl named Ann. She liked playing outside and exploring the world around her. +One day, Ann found an interesting pipe in the grass. She had never seen anything like it before and she held it up to take a closer look. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise coming from the pipe. She had made music! + +Ann was so excited that she started to jump and twirl around, playing more notes. She felt embarrassed when she noticed the adults nearby were staring at her. But that didn't stop her. She continued to make more music. + +Ann's mom came over and gave her a big hug. Ann was embarrassed again but smiled when her mom said, "Ann, your music is beautiful". After that day, Ann kept making music with the pipe, always feeling a little embarrassed but proud every time she did. +John and his mommy were at the mall. It was a bright, sunny day. Everyone was happy and singing. John saw a brilliant light in the sky. He was so excited! + +He started dancing around the mall. His mommy laughed and sang with him. John twirled in circles and spun around and around. He would even jump and hop. He was having so much fun! + +Suddenly there was music. The mall loudspeaker was playing a song. Everyone started to dance. John and his mommy jumped and waved their arms. Everyone was having so much fun. + +John felt so brilliant. He didn't want the song to end. But soon enough, it was over. John and his mommy said good-bye and went outside. Even though the music stopped, John still felt happy and brilliant. He knew he would never forget the day he danced in the mall. +Once upon a time, there was a tiger who liked to swing. He liked to swing on branches and swing on the swingset in his backyard. He would swing for hours and hours each day, feeling the wind in his fur. + +One day, the tiger was feeling very upset. He had been swinging for a long time and was getting tired and he was not sure why he was so unhappy. + +Suddenly, he heard a noise in the woods. He stopped swinging and saw a small boy. The boy smiled and asked the tiger if he wanted to play. The tiger was so excited and happy to have someone to play with. + +They spent the day playing hide and seek and swinging together. The tiger felt much better and was not so upset anymore. Together, they laughed, ran around, and had a great time. + +The tiger and the small boy said goodbye until the next time they could play together. The tiger was so grateful the little boy came to play that day, and was no longer upset. From then on, the tiger would always swing with a smile on his face. +Little Bill had a rare view outside his window. Every week his dad asked him "What do you see, Bill?" Little Bill always had a new thing to show him. One day it was a big bird, and another day it was a cherry tree. + +Today Little Bill saw something even more special. It was a fountain, with crystal-clear water always bubbling and moving. Little Bill's dad was very excited. He said, "Bill, that's so rare! I bet the water from that fountain is so delicious!" + +Little Bill wanted to try it. With his dad's help, he filled a cup with the fountain water and took a big sip. It was the sweetest and most delicious water he had ever tasted. He drank cup after cup and smiled. + +Little Bill's dad smiled too. He said, "You're right, Bill. That water was truly special." From then on, whenever Little Bill had the chance he would fill his cup and take a big drink of the rare fountain water. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She liked to dream and think about what could be. + +One day, she went outside to explore and she came to a river. She was so curious, she leaned a little too close to the edge and she fell in! + +She swam and swam but she was so tired and hurt. Just when she thought she couldn’t go any further, a boat came and saved her. + +The little girl learned a good lesson that day. Now, whenever she goes near the river, she sits far away from the edge and dreams about what could be. +Bobbie was a 3 year old girl. She was very brave and fierce. Every day, she would explore her house looking for exciting things to do. One day, she saw a closet in the corner of the room. She was curious and opened the door. Inside, she saw a mysterious box. There was a big red button on the top. She pressed it and the box began to record. Bobbie was very excited and danced around. She recorded her singing, some funny noises and her favourite game. She was so proud of her recordings and could not wait to show them to her mom. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl. Her name was Susie and she was very brave. Every day after school, she would spend some time playing in the hills and mountains near her house. She was always so excited and never afraid. + +One afternoon, Susie was spending some time near a big mountain. She looked up at it and felt a bit anxious, as if something was about to happen. She shrugged it off and kept exploring. + +When she reached the top of the mountain, she was surprised to find her friends waiting for her. They were all excited to spend the day together playing, laughing, and exploring all the sights of the mountain. Susie smiled and laughed with them. + +"Let's go! We'll have so much fun!" shouted one of Susie's friends. + +Susie felt relieved and they all began their journey down the mountain. Suddenly, the sky darkened and it began to pour. Susie was anxious as they huddled together, trying to stay dry. + +But suddenly, Susie remembered what she had felt at the top of the mountain: she had known it would rain, but she kept exploring anyway. She smiled and felt proud and brave, knowing she had faced the unexpected courageously. + +The group soon found shelter and continued their journey, having experienced the adventure of a lifetime together. +Once there was a little girl who wanted a pet turkey. She asked her mom and dad, but they said no. They said she must take care of herself before she can take care of a pet. + +The little girl was disappointed and walked away. She sat down and closed her eyes. Suddenly, she heard a noise and she opened them. + +There, standing in front of her, was a turkey. The little girl was so excited. She ran up to the turkey and pet it. + +The little girl ran back to her parents and told them what happened. Her mom and dad said she could keep the turkey if she promised to take good care of it. The little girl was so grateful and hugged her mom and dad. + +The little girl took good care of her turkey and they were very happy. + +The moral of the story is that if you stay patient and open-minded, you may find that you have more than you thought you had. Being grateful for the things you have will bring more into your life. +Once there was a little girl called June. She wanted to choose something special to play with. She looked around her bedroom and saw the clear floor. There were so many things she could choose! + +First she chose her favourite teddy bear and squeezed it tightly. Then she chose a fluffy doll and hugged it close. June had lots of fun playing with her new friends. + +Next, June carefully chose a big red ball. She rolled it around the room and laughed as it bounced off the walls. After that, she found some coloured blocks and chose to build a tower. It was high and strong! + +Finally, June chose to play a game with her teddy and doll. She ran around the clear floor and laughed with joy. June was so happy with everything she had chosen. +Sam the barber was very famous. Everyone said he was the best barber in town. His customers always had the sharpest haircuts. + +One day, Sam was giving a customer a haircut when his son, Peter, ran into the barbershop. + +"Hi Dad!" shouted Peter. + +Sam smiled. He said: "Hey, buddy! I'm working now, so you need to shut the door." + +Peter got an important look on his face. He ran over to the door and shut it. Then he ran over to his dad and gave him a hug. + +"Thanks for helping, Peter!" said Sam. + +Peter beamed with joy. He was glad he had helped his dad. He was so proud of his famous barber dad! +Once, upon a nice day, a friendly cat was walking through the garden. Suddenly, the cat saw a bunny! The bunny was so scared it started to hop away quickly. + +The cat called out to the bunny, "Wait! Please, don't be frightened. I just wanted to give you a friendly touch". + +The bunny became very still and looked at the cat. After a few moments of thinking, the bunny hopped closer to the cat. The cat gently gave the bunny a touch with its nose, and the bunny felt all its fear go away. + +"Thank you, you made me become brave again" said the bunny. + +The friendly cat and the brave bunny became good friends after that. They would play together in the garden and never be frightened of each other ever again. +Once upon a time there was an ice palace made of snow. It was so big and sparkly! Inside the palace lived a little girl called Ella. She loved to explore her palace and had so much fun! + +One day, Ella wanted to go outside to play. But when she opened the door of the palace, it was very hot outside. She watched as the snow on the palace began to melt and disappear! This made her sad. + +Ella knew that it was too difficult to keep her palace from melting. But she also wanted to explore more. So she decided to look for something else to play with. She put on her sun hat, got her bucket and shovel, and went off to explore the beach. + +The beach was full of sandy castles and Ella set to work making her own sand palace. She worked hard but the palace was so difficult to build! At last, she finished and the sand palace looked so cool. Ella was so proud! Finally she had a new palace to explore. +Jill and her brother Tom were sitting in the living room, looking at a TV. Every day, they enjoyed watching cartoons together. But today, something was different. + +Tom looked guilty and kept shifting his eyes away when Jill asked him what was wrong. When she asked what he had done, Tom just shrugged and looked away. + +Finally, Tom explained that he had broken the TV. Jill couldn't believe it, and started to cry. She was really angry at Tom, who just kept shuffling his feet. + +Jill's mom came in and saw the broken TV. She sighed and asked Tom what had happened. He explained that he had tried to turn it on again after it had turned off, but he had been too rough and broke it. + +Jill's mom frowned and told Tom he had been naughty. She said there would be consequences for his actions and that she would have to punish him. Tom hung his head and looked even more guilty. + +Jill felt bad for her brother, but she was still mad at him. She wished that he hadn't broken the TV. Now, they would have to find a new one. It was a bad ending for everyone in the family. +There was a little boy called Sam. He loved to slide on the slide in his garden. It was his favourite thing to do - it made him laugh and feel so happy! One day he decided to take a lemon with him on his slide. He was being very careful and polite. + +As soon as he got on the slide he could smell the sweet smell of the lemon. He slid faster and faster until he reached the bottom. He quickly got off and noticed that the lemon hadn't moved! He smiled to himself and hugged the lemon. + +Then he ran back to the top of the slide again and carefully put the lemon on the slide. He held it tight and slid down all the way to the bottom with the lemon in his hands. + +He reached the bottom and went to show his mom what he had done. She was very pleased and said that he was so polite to think of taking a lemon on the slide with him. + +Sam was very proud of himself and made sure to take his lemons on the slide with him every day after that! +One day, four numbers were flying in the sky. They flew amongst the mist and were very happy. Everyone said the numbers were beautiful. + +But suddenly, everything turned messy. The numbers were all mixed up and couldn't find their way back to the sky. + +So they started looking for help. After a while, they saw a little girl. She noticed the numbers and said: "I can help you!" + +The little girl took the numbers and put them in the right order. Then all the numbers flew happy and free back into the sky. + +The little girl smiled and waved goodbye, it was the best day ever! +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was bossy and loved to play outside. Today she was having a lot of fun playing in the dirt. She picked up a stick and decided she wanted to pull something with it. + +Suddenly, she saw a big pile of dust nearby. It looked so sparkly and fun. She got excited and started to pull the dust pile with her stick. But then, it started to move! + +The dust pile was really a big pile of wool. There was a llama underneath the wool who didn't like Lucy trying to pull him. He started to run away from her! Lucy had to chase him all around just to get back her stick. + +She had to be very bossy and finally after lots of trying, she was able to get the stick back. Lucy was very proud of herself for being brave and strong. She never bothered the llama again. +Once there was a very lucky horse. He was always happy, no matter what. + +One day, the horse was looking for food and he found a little patch of grass. It was so delicious! All of a sudden, a person on a tall black horse returned. + +The lucky horse ran away, but he was so quick that the person couldn't catch him. He ran for a long time and eventually found his way home. + +When he got back, his friends were so happy to see him. They all laughed and smiled when they saw him. + +The lucky horse learned his lesson and from that day on, he always watched out for the tall black horse. He always stayed close to home, safe and sound. +Once upon a time, two friends - Molly and Toby - were walking through the park. It was a cold, icy day and a crisp wind was blowing. Molly decided to attach her hat to her coat so that it wouldn't blow away in the wind. Toby watched her and wondered why she did this. + +Molly told him that she always attaches things that are important to her so that they don't get lost. Toby thought this was a good idea, so he decided to attach his favourite toy to his coat too. + +They continued walking, but soon Toby noticed that he had lost his toy. He looked everywhere for it, but it was gone. Molly said: "I told you, if something is important to you, you should attach it so that it won't get lost." + +Molly and Toby learnt an important lesson that day - if you value something, it's best to attach it so that it won't get lost. +Once upon a time, there was a mean man who always made people upset. He never said nice things to anyone. One day the mean man took a toy from a small child. The child and her parents were very sad. + +Soon the mean man was put into jail by the police. He was put behind a big door so he could not make people unhappy ever again. + +A few months later, the mean man's jail was covered in icy snow. The snow was so cold that the mean man had to remove his coat and put on a thicker one. + +The child and her parents were very happy that the mean man was gone and everyone could play in peace. +John was a three year old boy who was playing in his garden when he asked his dad why he always had to go to work. His dad said, "It's so I can provide for our family and so that we always have a roof over our heads. I promise to always take care of you". John's dad gave him a hug and smiled. + +John and his dad went inside the house. John spotted an old window. He asked, "What's that dad?". His dad replied, "That's a window son, you can look out of it and see the world outside". John was excited and ran towards the window. The glass was dirty and thick and the paint on the frame was peeling and it smelled disgusting. + +John's dad promised that tomorrow he would clean the window for him and it would be like new. True to his word, the next day the window sparkled and shone. John was so excited and ran to the window and said "It looks wonderful! Thank you dad". His dad smiled and said, "You're welcome son, I always keep my promises". +Once upon a time, there was a restless motor. It liked to fly around the sky. Every day, the motor would fly around creating lots of noise. Everyone in the town would watch it go. + +The motor was so excited to fly and explore. It flew over the mountains and into the woods. Everywhere it went was new and exciting. + +One day, the motor flew so high that it couldn't see the ground. The motor was scared, until a shiny bird flew beside it. The bird showed the motor how to come back down and where to land. + +The motor and the bird became friends, and they flew around together every day. Everywhere they went was filled with exciting adventures and wonders. The motor was so happy and no longer felt restless. + +The moral of the story is that new friends can help you when you feel lost or scared. +Once there was a little girl named Jane. She was just three years old and she loved to explore the world around her. One day, Jane went to the kitchen and found a tub of creamy butter. It looked so yummy and she wanted a taste. + +But she knew that her mommy had ordered her not to touch the butter. So she just looked at it and touched it in a harmless way. She thought about what she could do with the butter. + +Then, Jane had an idea. She found a spoon and carefully scooped out some butter. She spread it on her toast and took a big bite. It was delicious! + +After she finished eating, Jane put the butter away. She made sure it was exactly like it was before she started. Then, she went off to play, following the orders of her mommy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who went to the park with her mom. She was so excited! She ran around and laughed, feeling free and happy. + +She saw a pedal plane that was lying on the ground. It had bright red wings and shiny silver pedals. She wanted to hop on and pedal it. + +But then she noticed that something was wrong. The pedals were dead. She tried to push them but nothing happened. Her mom said it was too bad, but the plane was no longer working. + +Then her mom spotted a big seesaw in the park and she asked the little girl if she wanted to try that instead. She smiled and said yes. Away they went, laughing and playing on the seesaw. + +That day, the little girl had a lot of fun at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was grey and white, like a kitty cat. + +One day, Sarah wanted to go outside and play in the rain. She ran out into the wet cold rain and spun around and around with her hands in the air, feeling the rain on her skin. + +Suddenly, Sarah heard a loud noise behind her. She stopped and looked around, but she couldn't see anyone. + +"What was that noise?" Sarah said to herself. + +Just then, she saw something move in the bushes on her left. She stepped closer and saw a puppy, shivering and wet from the rain. + +"Oh, you poor thing," cooed Sarah. + +But the puppy didn't move. He just stared at her with sad eyes, as if he was scared. + +Sarah knew what she had to do. She gently held out her hand and said, "It's okay. You can surrender now." She was so gentle that the puppy soon stopped shaking and put his head in her lap. + +Sarah smiled and gently rubbed the puppy's head. From that day on, they were the best of friends. +Once upon a time there was a chicken named Joe. Joe liked to test things. He liked to test his food, how to fly, and he even tested how to make a quiet noise. + +One day, Joe was in the garden eating some seeds. He saw something in the corner that he hadn't seen before. It was a big box that had a red button on it. Joe decided to test it. So he carefully poked the button. + +Suddenly, the box opened! Inside it there was a big surprise for Joe. It was a lot of yummy chicken! Joe was so happy and he ate it all up. + +After that, Joe felt really quiet. He realised that testing the box was so much fun. Joe decided that he wanted to test things more often, so he could find more yummy surprises! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Daisy. Every day she would go outside to play. One day she decided to go to the park to play. She ran fast so she could get there quickly. When Daisy arrived, she was so excited. She could see the swing and the slide that she liked so much. + +When Daisy was done at the park, she came back home. As soon as she walked in, her mom said it was time for a bath. Daisy was happy every time she got a bath because she loved playing in the bathtub. She went to the bathroom and heard the water running. It was nice and warm. Daisy jumped in and splashed around in the water. + +When Daisy was done, she wrapped up in a towel and ran to her bedroom. Out of nowhere, she felt something soft and cozy falling onto her back. She looked up and saw that it was her mom, giving her a big hug. Daisy was so happy to receive it. + +She thanked her mom for the hug and ran to her bedroom to play. Daisy was full of energy and so happy to have received such a lovely hug. +Once upon a time, there was a big bench on a lonely street. One day, a 3-year-old came to sit on the bench. He started to change how the bench looked. He wanted it to be more colourful and bright. + +The little boy started to paint the bench in rainbow colours, but he ran out of paint. He asked some people around, but no one had any to give him. So he decided to keep looking for more paint. + +The 3-year-old never found any paint, but he kept trying every day. He wanted the bench to be bright and colourful, but the bench stayed dull and grey. + +The little boy was very sad. Even though he tried really hard, things didn't change the way he wanted them to. He learned the important lesson that sometimes it doesn't matter how hard you try, you still might not get what you want. +Sam had been waiting for the party all week. He was so excited to see all his friends, play the games and eat the delicious food. + +Mommy said, "Sam, it's time to go to the party!" + +Sam asked, "Can we delay it a little bit?" + +Mommy laughed, "It's too late, the party is already big and everyone is waiting for you!" + +So, Sam and Mommy put on their shoes and headed out the door. When they arrived, the party was huge and all of Sam's friends were there. Sam smiled as he saw all the colorful decorations and all the fun activities. + +He ran up to his friends and said, "Let's delay the party and play some games!" + +Everyone cheered and soon, all the children were having a great time. They played, laughed and had the best time ever at the large party. +Once upon a time there was a naughty little bunny. He wanted to play all day and all night. He hopped and hopped until he came to a big wooden barrel. + +He cried out, "Oh my, what a big barrel!" He hopped up on top of it and started to bounce and bounce. + +Then he heard a voice from inside the barrel, "Oh my, why are you bouncing so hard on my barrel?" + +The naughty little bunny stopped bouncing and replied, "I'm just having fun and trying to use my energy to play." + +The voice from inside the barrel replied, "Well, that's okay, but next time please don't be so naughty and bounce too hard. It makes me feel dizzy!" + +The naughty little bunny apologised, hopped down from the barrel and hopped away. And he never bounced so hard on a barrel again. +Once there was a child who loved the sun. Every day he would go outside and bask in it's warm light. One day, he was doing just that, but he had stayed out for too long and the sun kept getting hotter and hotter until finally, the child started to melt! + +He started screaming, but then he remembered something his mom had said to him before he left. She had said, "If you ever get into trouble, just call for help." + +The child called with all his might and help came from the most reliable place. His neighbor had heard the cries and came over to help. He wrapped the child in a cool blanket and said, "Don't worry, everything will be ok." + +The neighbor's kindness helped the child to cool down and soon he was back to normal. He thanked his neighbor and returned home with a smile on his face. From that day forward, he was more cautious in the sun and always kept his neighbor close by for reliable help. +Peter was very excited because today he was going to draw a picture. He grabbed his crayons, pencils and markers and began to create an incredible masterpiece. When he finished, he couldn't believe how beautiful it looked! + +But Peter's mom wasn't happy. She kept complaining about the mess he had made and wanted him to clean it up right away. Peter was frustrated and didn't understand why he had to clean up before he could admire his picture. + +Peter put his picture away and started to clean up the mess. After he was done, he went back to look at what he had created. It was even more incredible than before! + +Peter was so proud of his work and showed it off to everyone. Whenever he showed his picture, his mom couldn't help but smile. She was happy that Peter had taken the time to clean up and now could proudly show off his work. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Thomas. He was 3 years old and loved to play in the park. + +One day, he saw a big red ball rolling around on the floor. He was so excited, he wanted to follow it! He chased after it and soon he was in a very dusty old corner of the park. + +Just then, Thomas heard a voice from behind. "Thomas, where are you?" It was his mum! He was too embarrassed to turn around, so he just looked down at the ground and kept quiet. + +His mum was so relieved to find him safe and sound, even in the dusty corner. "Come follow me Thomas," she said. He smiled and followed his mum back to the bright sunshine of the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Mary. She was very happy, and she loved to play. + +One day, Mary saw something funny in the park. She looked closer and saw that it was a little shrimp. She thought it was so cute, and she knew she needed to pick it up. She asked her mom if she could take it home. + +Mom said, "Let's guess what we should do. Shall we give the shrimp a home in our aquarium?" + +Mary smiled and said, "Yes! That sounds like a great idea." + +So, Mary and her mom took the little shrimp home and put it in the aquarium. The shrimp was so happy! + +Mary gave it a name - Shrimpy. Shrimpy was so cute. + +From then on, Mary and Shrimpy were the best of friends. They were so happy together! +Mark was a little boy who loved to explore. His bedroom was filled with toys and books that he loved to play with all day long. But, one day something caught his eye. He noticed a glimmer in the corner of the room, where he couldn't reach it. It was a toilet! + +He was so excited he shouted out loud, "A toilet!" His mum, who was in the kitchen heard him and quickly ran to his room. "What are you doing Mark?" she asked. + +Mark told her he wanted to catch the toilet, but he was scared! He didn't know how to catch it. His mum thought for a second and then said, "Mark, all you need to do is stand tall and reach for it with your hands. Don't be scared, and you'll catch it in no time." + +So Mark stood up tall and this time, he was brave. He reached out his hands and sure enough, he caught the toilet! Mark was so happy and he cheered and clapped with joy. He was so proud of himself! +Billy and his friend Lucy were playing together in the garden one day. They were excited to find a dishwasher in the garden. They didn't know where it had come from, it was an unknown dishwasher! + +"Let's see what's inside!" said Billy. + +"Okay!" agreed Lucy. + +So they opened it up, but when they did they saw something they didn't expect to see. It was an unknown creature! They were both frightened and screamed. + +The creature tried to attack them and make them scared. + +"Help!" yelled Lucy. + +Luckily, their parents heard them and came to their aid. They chased the creature away and tried to help Billy and Lucy. But unfortunately, it was too late. The creature had already done its damage and the end of the day was a sad one for Billy and Lucy. They were both glad to be safe, but both were upset about the dishwasher being destroyed in the process. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Jack. He was 3 years old and loved to explore the world around him. +One day, he noticed a delicate rod in the garden and decided to play with it. He used it to make a bridge over a puddle and was so pleased with his work. He was so proud that he wanted to show everyone his masterpiece. + +But Jack was so eager to show off his creation, he didn't take the time to finish it properly. When the time came for the big unveiling, the bridge collapsed and his masterpiece was ruined. + +Jack was devastated, but his father told him a valuable lesson. He said: "Always take the time to finish something properly, otherwise it won't last." + +Jack realised the importance of taking his time to finish something. He never rushed a creation again and always used the delicate rod with care. He also learnt that taking the time to finish something properly made it extra special. +Once there was a little girl named Mary. Mary was 3 years old, and she loved playing outside. Every day, Mary would take her toys out to the backyard and play for a while before bed. + +One day, Mary noticed something outside. It was gray, like smoke. Mary had never seen something like that before, so she decided to guess what it was. + +Mary thought for a moment and then she guessed that it was a sunset. When Mary said the word, the sky suddenly burst into bright colors. Mary saw reds, and oranges, and yellows. It was the most beautiful thing she had ever seen! + +Mary watched as the colors slowly faded away, and the sky grew dark. Then, she picked up her toys, and went inside. She knew that no matter how much she guessed, she would never see anything as beautiful as that sunset again. +Once upon a time, there was a man called Pete. He had a loyal pet who was always with him. Every day, Pete and his pet would go to the shop. Pete loved the shop because he could buy many different things there. + +One day when they arrived at the shop, Pete heard a noise that sounded like music. He looked around and saw a band! Then, Pete heard a voice say, "Come and dance!" So, he and his pet started to move their feet and clap their hands to the music. Everyone in the shop was having a great time. + +When they were ready to leave the shop, Pete noticed that he was given a free gift. He thanked the shopkeeper for it and said, "You're so loyal!" + +Pete and his pet felt very happy as they walked home. They had enjoyed the music, their dance and the surprise gift. Since then, Pete and his pet have visited the shop every day, looking forward to new surprises. +Lisa wanted to get a massage, so she carried her blue blanket to the spa. At the spa, the massage therapist carried her to a special room where she lay down on the table. The massage therapist carried lotions and oils to give Lisa a massage. Lisa liked how blue the blanket felt when she was being massaged. When her massage was over, the massage therapist carried her back to the lobby. Lisa was very happy as she carried her blanket back home. +Once upon a time, two friends went out to play. But they had a problem. They couldn't decide what to do. So they had to organize. + +First, they wrote a list. It had five steps on it. Step one said they should go to the park. Step two said they should climb a tree. Step three said they should explore a cave. Step four said they should have a picnic. And step five said they should have an adventure. + +So, they did what the list said. They went to the park, climbed the tree, explored the cave, and had a picnic. But when it came to the adventure, it was too dark outside and everyone was getting tired. So, they decided to make the adventure in their bedroom instead. + +But it was a clumsy adventure! They kept getting tangled in the bed sheets, and their tent kept falling apart. When they finished, they were very tired. But it was lots of fun too! And they were pleased that they had organized their adventure well. The End. +Mum and Dad were taking Sarah and Tom to a picnic. Sarah was very excited and kept jumping up and down. Tom was tired. They drove in the car until they came to a big park. + +Mum took out some food and drinks and put them on a blanket. Sarah couldn't wait to eat, but she had to be patient. She looked around and saw lots of birds and flowers. Dad put up a tent and Tom had time for a nap. + +When the sun went down, they all ate their food and drank some juice. They were all very happy and yummy. Then they walked home in the dark and Tom didn't feel so tired anymore. + +When they got home, they all hugged and said goodnight. It had been a happy day and all the things that happened were very fun. Sarah couldn't wait for their next picnic. +The lady was furry. She had a big coat made of soft fur. One day she was walking in the park. Suddenly, a big tree started to shake. She was scared and started to move away. Then she saw a black and white animal coming out of the tree. It was a bear! The lady was so surprised that she started to shake too. The bear saw her and ran away. The lady laughed and felt much better. She knew that the big, furry animal was going to keep her safe. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and John. They decided to visit the kingdom of the patient king. When they got there, the king asked if they had anything to recommend. + +Jack said, "I can recommend some new clothes for you, your majesty." The patient king agreed and thanked Jack for his suggestion. + +John said, "I recommend some new books for you, your majesty. That way, you can be well-informed and make wise decisions for the kingdom." + +The patient king was so pleased with their recommendations that he gave each of them a special reward. He gave Jack a golden crown and he gave John a golden necklace. + +But then suddenly the patient king got angry. He yelled at them and said, "You are not to be trusted! Leave my kingdom now!" + +Jack and John were very sad and ran away. + +From then on, Jack and John never returned to the kingdom of the patient king, and they never received their rewards. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to eat celery. It was her favorite snack! Every day she went out to pick some and she enjoyed it very much. + +One day, when she went out to pick celery, she found the most perfect one she had ever seen! It was long, juicy, and fresh. She was very excited to try it. + +She grabbed it and took a big bite. It was so delicious! She enjoyed it more than any other celery she had tried. + +The little girl was very happy to have found the most perfect celery. She ate it all and then went home to enjoy the rest of her day. +Once upon a time, there lived two friends Tim and Jane. Tim had a sausage. He was very careful with it. + +Jane said, "Can I have a piece of your sausage?". + +Tim said, "No, I need to be careful with it." + +Jane became angry and said, "I will destroy your sausage!" + +Tim was scared and ran away. He took the sausage with him. + +Jane used a big stick and tried to break the sausage. But she couldn't. She tried and tried, but the sausage stayed in one piece. + +At last, Jane became very sad and she stopped trying. + +Tim returned to the spot and saw what had happened. He was happy that the sausage was still in one piece! +Once upon a time, there was a magical bear who wanted to give everyone a special treat. He searched all over until he found the perfect icy treat. The bear sorted all the treats into piles. He wanted everyone to enjoy the same icy treat. He carried the treats to everyone's homes and everyone enjoyed the icy treat. They all smiled and thanked the magical bear. The magical bear was so happy and gave everyone a big hug. Everyone was so excited and enjoyed the icy treat. The magical bear waved goodbye and flew away. Everyone waved goodbye until he was out of sight. Everyone loved the icy treat and was so happy the magical bear had sorted it out perfectly. +Chris and Chloe were beautiful twins. Everywhere they went people smiled at their cuteness. One day, their mom was busy doing chores and didn't have time to play with them. Chris and Chloe tried to talk to her, but she kept on ignoring them. They felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, they saw a bright rainbow in the sky. They ran out and looked up in awe. It was so beautiful and made them smile. They enjoyed the moment and soon forgot about their mom. + +Chris and Chloe loved the sunshine and playing in the garden. After a while, they saw their mom again. She was smiling and they knew she wasn't mad. Chris and Chloe were so happy she was back with them again. They jumped up and hugged her tight. + +Mom said to never forget how beautiful life was and to never ignore the moments that made them happy. Chris and Chloe promised they would never forget. +Once there was a big island. Every day a little girl would take her boat to explore the island. She wanted to see what amazing things were there. + +This day, something special happened. She came around a corner and saw a big cave. She looked inside, and what did she see? An even bigger island! + +The little girl was excited, but she knew she couldn't go there. She had to get permission before she could explore. So she went back home and asked her mom and dad if she could go. + +They said yes! So the little girl got back in her boat and sailed to the big island. She was amazed at the things she saw. She explored the island all day long, and the she went back home. + +She had a great adventure and was glad she asked permission to go. She knew she could come back to the big island any time she wanted. +Once upon a time there was a big mystery. No one knew what it was, but everyone wanted to find out. + +One day, a boy went to hang out with some friends. He wanted to find out the mystery. He brought some goodies and was very curious. + +He saw a door open, and he was amazed. He peered inside, not sure what to expect. He was soon disappointed, for the room was empty. He still wanted to find out the mystery, so he took a closer look. + +Suddenly, he heard a noise, and he knew someone was coming. He quickly hid behind the door, keeping quiet. He peeped through the crack and saw two people talking. He realized they were talking about the mystery! He was very excited. + +He stayed hidden, while the two people left. After they were gone, he opened the door and went inside. He was even more amazed than before. He found out the answer to the mystery and was very happy! + +He went to find his friends so he could share the secret. Everyone was amazed and wanted to know how he found out the mystery. They were all so excited and he felt proud of himself. +John pushed the ball across the ground. It made him laugh. He looked around and saw no one. John felt lucky. + +Then he heard a voice. He looked up and saw a big man. The man said, "That's my ball. Give it to me now!" + +John thought the man was mean. He said, "No." + +The man got angry. He grabbed John and pushed him to the ground. He took the ball and walked away. + +John was scared. He started to cry. He felt unlucky. +Once upon a time there was a man who wanted to have a victory. He thought and thought about what to do. + +The man decided to go out and buy something to help him. He went to the store and chose a reliable toy. He was so happy to have it! + +The man took the reliable toy home and used it to play. After a while, he was so happy because he had won the victory. He shouted and sang with joy! + +The man was so proud of himself. He thanked his reliable toy for helping him get the victory. The man was glad he bought it. + +The man laughed and celebrated his victory. He was so happy to have his reliable toy. He vowed never to forget it. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sally. Sally was only three years old but she was very brave and determined. + +One day, Sally had a very important job to do. She had to save the yellow network. At first Sally was a little scared, but she quickly remembered how brave she was and she decided to try her best. + +First Sally needed to find the yellow network. She searched high and low but she couldn't find it. Just as she was about to give up, Sally saw a small yellow light in a corner. She realised that it was the yellow network and she was very excited. + +Next Sally had to save the yellow network. Even though it was tricky, Sally worked very hard and in the end she managed to do it. It was a big success! + +Sally felt very proud of herself. She had saved the yellow network and made everyone around her very happy. +Bob was an adventurous 3 year old who loved to wander around. Today, he was outside, enjoying the clear sky and the sun shining on his skin. He started to wander around, not knowing where he was going and he soon spotted a newspaper on the ground. + +He walked closer to investigate and saw that it was full of details that he couldn't understand. He thought it was very strange and he looked up at the sky, wondering if he should keep wandering or go somewhere else. + +Just then, a friendly old man approached Bob. "Hello, little one", he said. "I see you have found my newspaper - do you want to take a look?" + +Bob smiled and nodded. The old man gladly opened the newspaper and started explaining all the different parts of it to him. Bob loved the old man's stories about the newspaper and soon the two were wandering off together, chatting about the things in the paper. +Jill and her mom walked to the park. Jill was excited because she knew they were going to jog! When they got there, they jogged around the park clear in the sunshine. When they were done, Jill and mom stopped to rest. + +"I had a lot of fun jogging," said Jill, smiling. + +"Yes, me too," said mom. "But don't forget, you still need to study today." + +"Oh yeah," said Jill. She wasn't sure what that meant, but she knew it was important. + +So, Jill and mom spend the rest of the afternoon studying and playing. Jill was surprised to discover that studying was actually quite fun. Together, they learned about letters and numbers. + +By the end of the day, Jill was feeling very proud of what she had learned. She was eager to learn more and continue to jog with her mom. + +"It was a very clear day," said Jill. + +"Yes!" agreed mom, beaming. "That's why it was the perfect day for studying and jogging!" +Once upon a time, there was a jolly round teacher. He was always very friendly, and liked to teach children. He was especially good at teaching the 3 year olds. + +One day, he asked all the 3 year olds to stand in a circle. He told them that it was time for their lesson! Every day he gave them something new to learn and today he was teaching them about shapes. + +He said to the 3 year olds, “Today I am going to teach you about a round shape!†He held up a ball and said, “This is round.†He then asked the children to take turns holding it and feel it. + +The 3 year olds loved being taught by the jolly round teacher. They were so excited to learn new things every day! They all thought he was the best teacher! +Molly was a little girl who liked to explore. Every day, she went out with her mom or dad to find new things and play. + +One day, Molly and her mom were walking in the forest. Molly was having so much fun. She ran and ran, until she saw a big tree with lots of leaves. She looked around and she saw something that made her stop. + +Molly wanted to find out what it was, so she called her mom over. Her mom smiled and said: "It looks like a nest, but I'm not sure. Take a closer look." + +Molly looked inside the nest, and there was a little egg! She was so excited. She picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +Molly and her mom kept walking and eventually they came to a clearing. In the clearing, there was something that looked a bit like a salad. She hopped around it and was so comfy in the grass. Her mom smiled and said: "I think this is the perfect place to hatch your egg!" + +Molly smiled and said: "Yes, I'm sure it will be comfy here!" + +So, Molly and her mom took the egg and put it in the salad. Molly couldn't wait to see what would come out of it! +One day, a mother and son were walking together. It was winter and the ground was covered in snow. The mother and son came across an old woman. She was very cold and could not move because her legs Broken. + +The mother asked the son to cover the old woman in his coat. The son was warm but he tookoff his coat and put it on the old woman. Then he went back to his house with his mother. + +At home, the mother made soup for the old woman. She was so happy that she was warm and had something to eat. She thanked the mother and son for their kindness. + +The mother and son learned a valuable lesson that day. They realized that they should always help others in need, even if it meant giving up some of their own things. +Once upon a time, there was a helpful dinosaur. He loved to give hugs and kisses to all his animal friends who lived beside him in the forest. One day, a little bunny hopped past and asked, "Can you help me please, dinosaur?" + +The dinosaur smiled and said, "Yes! What do you need?" + +The bunny said, "I need a kiss." + +The dinosaur was so excited and gave the bunny a big, long dinosaur kiss! The bunny thanked the dinosaur for being so helpful and hopped off into the forest. From then on, the helpful dinosaur always had a place in his heart for the bunny, and each time he saw the bunny hopping around he would give it a special dinosaur kiss! +There was a boy who loved to organize things. He liked to keep everything tidy and neat. One day he discovered a small box tucked away in his bedroom. He opened it and found a wonderful treasure inside. It was so special to him that he carefully organized it in his room and kept it safe. + +The boy was so excited about his new treasure that he told all of his friends. He invited them over to see it, but his friends were not impressed. They laughed and said it seemed silly to them. The boy felt very embarrassed. He put the treasure away in a secret hiding place and never told anyone about it again. + +He still visited it from time to time and it brought him joy. He would never forget the embarrassed feeling he had when his friends weren't as excited about the treasure as he was, but it made him all the more thankful for the special moments he had alone with his treasure. +Once upon a time, there was a young bear. He was big and furry, with a big wide nose. He liked to explore the world, and wanted to know everything. + +One day he wanted to find out what was beyond the trees. He was feeling brave, so he went off to take a look. + +As he walked, he saw lots of wonderful things. He saw a lake, and birds, and animals. But he also saw a big dark bear. He was scared and began to worry. + +He decided to go back to his den. He ran as fast as he could, until he reached the safety of his home. + +The young bear was tired, but he felt safe. He lay down happily and closed his eyes. From then on, he kept exploring the world, but he always felt safe at home. +Once upon a time there was a famous chest. It was very special, because it held secret treasures. Everyone in the village wanted to know what was inside, but no one dared to open it. + +One day, a brave little three year old named Sarah took a deep breath and stepped forwards. She asked if she could open the chest and everyone smiled and nodded! + +She grabbed the latch and opened the lid. To everyone's surprise, all that was inside was a big pile of sparkly jewels and pretty, shiny coins. Everyone was so excited. They wanted to thank Sarah for opening the chest, but she just ran away and giggled. + +From then on, Sarah was famous for being brave enough to open the chest. She was proud that she had been brave enough to do something that no one else dared to do. +Once upon a time there was a robot called Max. Max was very curious and always wanted to try everything. One day, Max saw a mysterious door that had a big lock on it. Max wanted to unlock the door, so he tried turning the lock. But it was too hard and Max got hurt. + +Max's mommy saw him and said, "Max, it is important to know when something is not safe. Turning this lock is too hard for you and can hurt you, so you should not do it again." + +Max nodded and promised he would not unlock the door. He knew that it's important to only do things he knows are safe and not hurt himself. + +From then on, Max thought carefully about what he wanted to do, and always made sure there were no dangers before he tried something new. + +The end! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Katy. She was three years old and adored animals. She especially loved playing with her pet puppy, Tom. + +One day, Katy and Tom were playing in the garden when Katy saw some junk on the floor. She asked Tom, "What's that?" but Tom ran away. + +Suddenly, Katy heard a very loud slap. She looked up and saw a beautiful butterfly, hovering in the sky. It looked so pretty! + +Katy smiled and said, "Oh, I know what it is! It's a butterfly!" + +Tom ran up and said, "That's right. That butterfly must have slapped me!" +Katy laughed, and they both watched in awe as the butterfly flew away. +Once upon a time there was a cute little rabbit. He went for a walk in the forest and he saw a big mushroom. He thought it was so funny, so he welcomed the mushroom and wanted to take it home with him. The mushroom was so happy and followed the rabbit. + +But then the rabbit saw a fox. The fox wanted the mushroom for dinner, so he asked the rabbit very nicely for the mushroom. The rabbit agreed and gave the mushroom to the fox. The fox ate the mushroom and said thank you. + +The rabbit was so sad and he cried all the way home. He never saw the mushroom again and he was never happy when he went out walking again. The end. +Once upon a time there were two children who were walking outside. One of the children was called Maya and the other was called Sam. Both of them were wondering what was down in a deep coal mine. + +Maya was very intrigued and wanted to get closer to the mine. Sam however, warned her to stay away. Sam warned Maya that just because something looks interesting and fun, it can be dangerous and she shouldn't go inside the mine. + +Maya thought about why she should listen to Sam and decided that she should obey him as he was looking out for her. + +The moral of this story is that it is important to listen when someone close to us is warning us about something being dangerous. Even though it might look fun, it might not end up being a good thing and it is important to stay safe and pay attention to warnings. +One day, Bob saw a heavy butterfly. He was so excited that he ran to get his seat. Then he carefully sat down so he wouldn't scare away the butterfly. He sat there watching the butterfly flutter around, admiring its beauty. Bob was so happy, he felt like he was weightless. + +The butterfly came closer and closer, until it settled on Bob's arm. Bob was so amazed that he held still for a moment. The butterfly was so delicate as it rested on him. But then Bob's seat was too hard and he had to move. The butterfly fluttered away, but Bob smiled because he had seen such a pretty creature. + +Bob moved back to his seat, where he sat with a smile on his face, thinking of the beautiful butterfly. +One day, two children went to the zoo. They saw lots of animals. The zoo was very modern with lots of bright lights and fun things to do. + +The children walked along the path, looking at all the animals in the cages. They saw big lions and tigers, and small monkeys and birds. + +They passed by a large pond with a big hippo in it. The children laughed as they watched it move in the water. They also saw some elephants and zebras. + +Finally, the children passed by a large tree with lots of colourful parrots in it. They squawked and flew around, entertaining the children. + +The children waved goodbye as they left the zoo. They had a fun day full of amazing sights and adventures! +Once upon a time there was a bossy bird. This bird was very big and loved to soar through the sky. One day the bossy bird was soaring through the sky and noticed a point that it wanted to explore. The bird flew to the point and released its talons to the ground. It then hopped around the point and noticed many different plants and animals. The bird flew around and explored the point, finding lots of interesting things. Finally, the bird was ready to leave and it released its talons from the ground before soaring back into the sky, more bossy than ever. +Every night, the sun would lead the sky to a beautiful sunset. It was so pretty that the whole world would stop and admire the sunset. + +One night, Ben and his mommy were out looking at the sunset together. Mommy said, “Look Ben, isn’t this an intelligent sunset?†+ +Ben didn’t understand. He asked his mommy, “What’s intelligent mean?†+ +Mommy smiled. She said, “It means something so beautiful it’s almost like it knows what it’s doing.†+ +Ben said, “Oh! Like a sunset!†+ +Mommy laughed and hugged Ben tight. They watched the intelligent sunset together until the top of the sky turned dark and it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there lived a rabbit in the jungle. It was a pale rabbit, living among the trees and the tall grass. One day, it heard a strange noise. It was loud and disturbing, so the rabbit slowly crept closer, to see what was going on. + +As it reached the edge of the jungle, the rabbit saw a group of people. They were talking loudly and disturbing the peace of the jungle. The rabbit was scared and ran away. But the pale rabbit knew it was in danger. + +The people were trying to cut down the trees and destroy the jungle. The rabbit tried to tell them to stop, but they couldn't understand it. So, with no other choice, the poor bunny ran away and hid in a bush. + +But it was too late. The people continued to cut down the trees, until there was nothing left of the rabbit's jungle home. The poor bunny had no place to stay, and it was alone in the world. The sad ending was that the pale rabbit was gone forever. +One day, Tom went to the park with his mom. He was very excited because he was going to wear his brand new shoes. His mom saw a slide and Tom ran to it. As he tried to climb the slide, he saw a big step in his way. He was so frustrated he couldn't reach the top. He tried again and again, but the step was too tall. He felt so sad and frustrated. + +Just then, his mom saw him and smiled. She gave him a big hug and promised him she would help him. Together, they went to a nearby store and bought a small ladder. + +Tom was so happy he jumped for joy. He put on his shoes and climbed the ladder with ease. He laughed and smiled. He was so proud of himself for reaching the top of the slide. He had finally done it! +Mommy and Daddy had an idea. They got a pink invitation in the mail. They wanted to show it to their little girl. + +When Mommy opened the invitation, it had flowers on it and it said "Play Date." Mommy showed it to the little girl, who was very excited. She smiled and jumped up and down. + +When it was time to go to the play date, the little girl was so excited. She put on her new shoes and was ready to go. + +At the play date, the little girl met new friends. They played, laughed and ran around. When it was time to go home, she was smiling so big. She couldn't wait to tell Mommy and Daddy all about the pink invitation that came in the mail. +The sun was shining in the sky, and the birds were chirping. Little Ellie was in the garden playing with her bubbles. She loved to watch them float in the air and pull them back down again. She giggled as she blew more bubbles. + +Suddenly her dad came into the garden. He picked up the bubble wand and smiled at Ellie. + +“Let me show you something,†he said. + +Ellie watched as her dad pulled so hard on the wand that the bubble bigger and bigger. The bubble grew and grew, until it was so big it floated off into the sky! + +Ellie felt so helpless without her dad’s bubble. Would she ever see it again? + +The next day, Ellie and her dad went out into the garden again. To her surprise, the same big bubble was there! It was still floating in the sky. + +Ellie was happy. She and her dad walked around the garden and pulled the bubble back down. It was so big that it filled up their entire garden! + +Ellie smiled and thanked her dad for showing her such an amazing thing. She learnt that with a bit of hard work and patience, even the biggest bubbles can be brought back to earth! +Once there was a happy little girl called Ali. She loved playing with her toys and going on adventure with her family. One day, when she was playing she saw something amazing. It was a big, tall tower in the sky. The tower was very big and Ali wanted to go inside. + +Her family said yes and they all started walking up to it. As they walked closer, Ali heard harsh noises coming from the tower. She was a bit scared but the funny noises made her laugh. + +Finally they reached the tower and Ali was so excited. Inside the tower she found lots of fun things to do. There was a slide, a ball pit and a toy room. Ali even met some new friends. + +Every day Ali and her family went back to the tower to play. They included new friends in their games and laughed and smiled together. The tower was always full of happy smiles and laughter. +Once, there was a little girl who wanted to learn. She wished for adventure and fun but all she could find was rain. It was wet outside and she sighed. She watched the rain and saw the water dripping from the trees making puddles. + +The little girl had a plan. She put on some rubber boots and splashed in the puddles. If she jumped high enough, the rain drops would land on her face and tickle her nose. Oh, how much fun it was. + +Next, the little girl decided to learn how to fly. She gathered some feathers and imagined flapping her arms like wings. She closed her eyes and imagined herself soaring in the air and it was so much fun! + +But when the rain stopped and the sun came out, the little girl was sad. She wished for the rain to come back so that she could learn and play in the rain again. But it never did and the little girl had to find another way to learn and explore. +Once upon a time, there was an intelligent boy. His name was Tommy. Tommy loved to create. He created paintings, sculptures, and stories. His favorite thing to create was envelopes. + +One day, Tommy decided to create the biggest envelope he had ever made. He used lots of pretty paper and glue. When his envelope was finished, it was bigger than him! + +He was so proud of his envelope that he wanted to show it to everyone. He excitedly ran to his mom and dad to show them. His mom and dad were amazed. They had never seen something so big and so clever. + +Tommy had made the best envelope ever! +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Audrey. One day, Audrey decided to mix some ingredients together in the kitchen. She stirred and stirred and stirred until it looked like a delicious cake. + +Suddenly, Audrey's mum walked in and noticed what she was doing. "What are you making in here, Audrey?" she asked. Audrey smiled and said, "I'm making a cake!" + +Her mum shook her head and said, "No, no, no! You're too young to be doing this on your own. Go and have a nap instead." She was frustrated and sent Audrey to her bedroom. + +But Audrey didn't want to take a nap. She wanted to make the cake. So she decided to ignore her mum. Audrey kept stirring the mixture and soon after, the smell of the hot mix filled the kitchen. + +Her mum hurried back into the room and shouted, "Audrey! What did I tell you to do? You had one simple task!" But it was too late. The cake was ruined and Audrey was sent to her room with a scolding. She was frustrated and had learnt a valuable lesson. +Once upon a time, there was a mill by a lovely river. It was a happy place, and everyone that lived near the mill loved it. + +One day, some special visitors arrived. They were there to decorate the mill for a big celebration. The Visitors used lots of lovely things like colourful flags, pretty ribbons and shiny streamers! + +Everybody at the mill were so excited about the decorations. Everyone could tell that it was going to be a special day. + +When the decorations were finished, it looked so pretty and amazing. Everyone clapped their hands and sang a song. They were so happy that they had made the mill even more lovely. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sally. She was only 3 years old and liked to play in her kitchen. Her mommy had given her a big mixer to use for baking cakes. + +One day Sally wanted to use the mixer to make a cake. She asked her mommy how it worked and she told her that she needed to plug it into a socket and turn it on. Sally was so excited and followed her mommy's instructions. + +When she plugged it in, the mixer started moving quickly like a robot. Sally thought it was so cool and started singing along to the mixtures. She spent all afternoon using the mixer for different recipes and it was very useful. + +When she finished playing, Sally told her mommy all about her recipes and the fun she had made with her new mixer. Her mommy smiled and said she was very proud of her. +Once upon a time there was a jolly girl who loved to race. Her name was Susie and she raced everywhere--even on the junk in the backyard. Every day, Susie would race around the junk pile and have so much fun! She would giggle as she ran and sang songs about racing. She even made funny noises as she ran around the junk pile. + +One day, Susie was feeling extra jolly and decided to race her friends. She asked them all if they wanted to race and they jumped at the chance. So, Susie and her friends lined up at the bottom of the junk and they all raced up the junk pile. At the top, Susie finished first and her friends all cheered--she was the winner! + +After all the racing was over, Susie was the happiest she had ever been. She was so proud and so jolly, she could hardly stop giggling. What a fun day it had been! + +From that day on, Susie always remembered how jolly it was to race her friends on the junk pile. She made sure to do it every day, so that she could always remember how fun it was to be jolly and race. +Tommy liked going for walks with his mom. One day, his mom took him to a special room. As they entered, Tommy heard a lovely sound coming from the corner. It was a violin. He asked his mom what it was and she said it made a smooth sound. + +His mom said if he wanted, he could try to lead the violin. So, he bravely stepped forward and touched the strings. As soon as he touched it, it started making a horrible noise. His mom knew he had done something wrong. + +Tommy was very sad and he was sure he had ruined the violin. This made him cry and his mom had to take him away. The violin continued to make a funny noise after they left. It never made the smooth sound again. +Once upon a time there lived a mighty bug. It lived in a big garden and liked to climb the trees. Every day the bug would receive something special. One day the bug received a surprise. It was a giant flower! It was so big and beautiful that the bug had to take a rest. The bug was so excited to receive the flower, it danced around the garden with joy. Everyone was so happy that the mighty bug had received such a special gift. From then on the bug would always remember its special day and treasure the flower it had received. +Once there was a brave boy named Joe who loved to fly kites. He would take his kite out every day and have so much fun in the wind. One day, Joe had a terrific idea. He decided to take his kite up to the top of the mountain. + +When he arrived, he was very excited. He shouted for joy as the kite took off into the sky. He watched it with amazement as it sailed higher and higher into the clouds. But then, suddenly, a strong gust of wind came from the other side of the mountain and grabbed hold of the kite. It flew away into the distance, faster and faster! + +Joe was scared, but he was brave. He had to go after his kite and get it back. So he ran down the mountain as fast as he could, shouting for his kite and hoping it would hear him. Finally, he spotted it, but he was too far away to reach it. + +He stood and shouted, "Come back, kite! Come back!" His voice was so loud that he could hear it all the way up in the sky. Miraculously, the kite heard him and started turning around, slowly making its way back to him. Joe cheered with joy as he saw his kite slowly come back until it landed safely in his hands. +Once there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to dress up and explore new styles. One day, Lily decided to enter a spicy fashion show. She was so excited, she couldn't wait to show off her most unique style. + +When she entered the stage, everyone was amazed at her look. She was wearing bright red shoes with a fluffy yellow skirt. Her head was decorated with a flowery crown and her face was glowing with happiness. + +Every time she turned around, she'd spin and the audience would cheer. She wore the most spicy style anyone had ever seen! In the end, she won the competition and everyone was clapping and smiling. + +Lily was so proud and happy. She had shown off her unique style and won the competition! +Once there was a princess. She had long hair, a pretty dress and a beautiful veil. Every day she would kneel in the garden and admire the smooth petals of her favourite flowers. One day, while she was kneeling, a magical fairy appeared! The fairy promised to grant the princess one wish. The princess thought very carefully and then she smiled. She wished for a never ending summer day and the fairy waved her wand. Suddenly, the flowers in the garden changed to a deep red and the sky turned an orangey-pink. The princess was so thrilled! She thanked the kind fairy and ran off to explore her new summer-land. She was so excited to spend her neverending day outside, kneeling in the garden and admiring the smooth petals of her favourite flowers. +Once upon a time, an intelligent little girl named Bessie was playing in a garden. She found a herb growing in the corner that gave off a really sweet smell. Bessie sniffed and sniffed the herb, until finally she whistled a beautiful tune she had never heard before. + +Bessie's mom heard the tune from inside the house and opened the door to see what it was. She was amazed by the beautiful sound and asked Bessie, "Where did you learn that song?" Bessie pointed to the herb and said, "I smelled the herb and it made me whistle." + +Bessie's mom knew right away what this meant and said, "Never forget that good smells can always lead to great things." Bessie smiled and nodded, understanding Mom's advice. + +Mom's advice that day would prove to be very useful in the future. Whenever Bessie was making a tough decision, she would take a deep breath and remind herself, "Good smells lead to great things." + +Bessie knew that if something smelled good, it was telling her to grab the opportunity and work hard. She followed her mom's advice, and it made her even more intelligent. She used the scent of opportunity to make wise and successful decisions in the future. + +The moral of the story: Grab opportunities and use your intelligence to make wise choices. +Jack was confused. He stood in the kitchen looking around, trying to figure out what to do. He saw a steak sizzling on the stove and walked over to it. + +"What am I supposed to do with this?" he wondered out loud. + +Just then, Mom appeared in the kitchen. "You need to cook it, Jack," she said. "If you do a good job, you will succeed!" + +Jack wondered what succeed meant and decided to give it a try. He grabbed a spatula and began to cook the steak. + +Mom watched him with a smile. She was so proud of him for succeeding! + +When the steak was cooked all the way through, Jack was beaming. He had done it! He had succeeded. Mom gave him a hug, and Jack knew he would succeed again. +Once upon a time there was a little bird that wanted to fly. The bird flapped its wings but nothing happened. It was sad. Then it saw a wonderful jellyfish in the sky. The jellyfish was shimmering in the bright sunshine and it floated away. The little bird started to get excited! It flapped its wings again and this time it was able to fly. + +The bird followed the jellyfish high up in the sky and they both went higher and higher. The jellyfish was so beautiful and it glowed so brightly that it lit up the sky. The bird felt so free and happy, it felt like it could fly forever. + +Finally the little bird and the jellyfish came down to the warm ocean. The little bird said goodbye to the jellyfish and then flew away. It was the most magical day and the bird would never forget how it felt to fly with the jellyfish. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lola. She was three years old and loved to explore. One day, she saw a giant gorilla in the forest. She was very excited but a little scared. + +"Hi, Gorilla, what are you doing here?" she asked. + +The Gorilla laughed and said, "I'm just taking a nap. Have you ever taken a nap?" + +Lola thought for a moment and said, "No, I've never taken a nap. What is it?" + +The Gorilla smiled and said, "A nap is when you're sleepy and you close your eyes to rest. It is very important to understand the importance of rest." + +Lola nodded solemnly and said, "I understand. Resting is important. Thank you Gorilla!" + +Then, Lola went home and told her parents what she had learned. She never forgot the important lesson about understanding the importance of rest and nap time. +Once upon a time, there was a tiny blue bird. He wanted to find a nice shelter to keep himself warm and safe, but he couldn't quite find the right place. The sun was beginning to set and the tiny blue bird was getting worried. + +Suddenly, the bird heard lightning strike in the distance. He looked up and saw a big, blue shelter for him to stay in. The bird was so happy and he quickly flew inside the shelter. + +Once he was safe from the storm, the tiny blue bird settled in for the night. As he was getting comfortable, the bird heard a voice outside. + +"Little bird, are you in here?" the voice asked. + +The bird poked his head out of the shelter and saw a friendly face. It was his mother, who had been looking for him all night. + +"I was worried sick!" she said. + +The little bird was so relieved to see his mother and they hugged each other tight. He told her all about his adventure and how he had found the perfect blue shelter. + +They both thanked the storm for bringing them together, and together they watched the storm pass until there was nothing left but starry skies. +Once upon a time, there lived a small squirrel in the forest. The squirrel loved to play and explore. Every day it would eat and gather nuts from the trees. + +One day, the squirrel was searching for food and noticed a hard nut on the ground. The squirrel tried to open it but the nut was so hard it wouldn't yield. + +The squirrel tried and tried but nothing worked, until one day it came across a rock. The squirrel thought if it used the rock to break open the nut, it might yield. + +Sure enough, the rock was just enough to crack the hard shell and the nut yielded to the squirrel. + +This story teaches us that sometimes the most difficult tasks can be accomplished when we use the right tools. It's important to look for help and never give up! +Once upon a time, there was a smart beetle named Bert. He was the cleverest beetle in the whole forest. One day, Bert decided it was time to spread his wings and explore the world. He said goodbye to his insect friends and started flying away. + +On his journey, he saw many things that he had never seen before. He wondered what new adventures awaited him. + +Suddenly, Bert heard someone calling his name. He looked around, but couldn’t see anyone. Puzzled, he flew a bit closer, when suddenly he heard the voice again, saying, “Hey Bert, let’s have some fun!†+ +It was a friendly caterpillar, who wanted to invite Bert to a game. Bert was thrilled and quickly accepted the invitation. + +They played tag until the sun went down and Bert had to fly away, but he promised to come back soon. + +As he flew away, Bert felt very happy and smart. He was glad he had spread his wings and gone exploring. +Once there was a little girl who loved to swing. She had a big plastic swing in her backyard that was fun to play on. One day, the little girl was feeling quite miserable. She wanted something fun to do. So, she went outside to her swing and started swinging and swinging. She giggled and laughed as the wind blew her hair. She felt so much better and soon forgot she had been feeling miserable. As the sun set, she went back inside and thought of how much fun she had been having on her plastic swing. +Jimmy was a three year old boy on his first trip to the park with his Uncle Dave. He was so excited to go that he could hardly stand still. + +As they walked, he counted the trees. Suddenly, Jimmy was scared. "Uncle Dave," he asked, "What is that big noise?" + +Uncle Dave smiled and said, "Those are just geese, Jimmy. They are saying hello to us". + +Jimmy took a deep breath and felt a little bit better. Then he heard something else, a loud rumbling sound. He started to tremble. Uncle Dave noticed and gave Jimmy a tight hug. He said, "It's ok, Jimmy. That sound was just the wind blowing around the park. Don't be scared". + +Jimmy felt much better and soon he was playing on the slide and chasing squirrels as if nothing had happened. He loved going to the park with his Uncle Dave. +Tommy was an ordinary boy who loved to ride bikes. Every day, he managed to get on his bike and ride around the neighborhood. + +One day, Tommy wanted to try something new. He decided to go to a big hill and try to bike down. He felt brave and asked his mom if he could go. She said yes and Tommy went on his way. + +Before he went, his mom told him to wear his helmet. He managed to put it on and wiggled around until it felt comfortable. He took off on his bike, feeling great with his helmet on. + +But Tommy was going too fast and couldn't manage to stay in control. He crashed into a tree and fell to the ground. He was hurt and crying. A neighbor helped him get home and called his mom. Mom was so worried and sad. + +Tommy learned an important lesson that day - an ordinary helmet isn't enough to keep him safe. He'll always remember to take extra precautions when out on his bike. +Once upon a time there was a fierce dragon. He lived in a cave far away from any people. Every year the dragon would fly from his cave and search for food. + +One day, the dragon found a village. He was so hungry he decided to eat the people living there. But before he could do this, a brave prince came to save them. + +The prince was very fierce. He ran towards the dragon and fought him bravely. The dragon tried to fly away, but the prince was too fast. He was able to save the people of the village. + +The prince was a hero and the people cheered for him. They thanked him for saving them from the fierce dragon. From that day on, the prince and the people of the village lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, a little girl was playing on the beach with her dog. The sun was warm, the sand was soft, and they had so much fun. They ran here and there and splashed in the water. Suddenly, the tide started to come in. The little girl knew that the tide was strong, so she ran back to the shore. + +Her dog wasn't so lucky. He was caught in the tide and started to drift away! The little girl followed him, but she couldn't swim very well. Then she noticed the seagulls overhead. She watched as they flew closer and closer to her dog and started to scatter in all directions. + +The little girl knew she had to do something or her dog would be carried away too far. She remembered that running away from the tide was not a good idea, so she ran towards the tide instead. She chased the seagulls and soon enough, the harmless birds flew away and her dog was pulled back to safety. + +The little girl was very happy, and so was her dog. They both had had a very close call, but thanks to the seagulls and the harmless tide, they were safe and alive. +One day there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy loved to play games and loved to explore. + +One day, Daisy decided she wanted to climb to the top of a tree. “I want to see what’s up there!†she said to her mom. + +So her mom let her try. Daisy put on her pants and started to climb. She climbed higher and higher and got dizzy, but Daisy kept on going! + +Then, finally, she made it to the top of the tree. Daisy yelled “I did it! I succeeded!†She was so proud of herself. + +Daisy’s mom was proud too. She yelled up to Daisy, “Good job! I’m so proud of you!†+ +Daisy smiled and waved to her mom. She had succeeded and she was so happy! +Once upon a time there was a very special girl named Alice. Alice was special because she liked to go to yoga. Yoga was very fun for Alice and she learned lots of things while she was there. + +One day when Alice went to yoga, she saw something very special. Everyone had matching yoga clothes and they all looked very tight. Alice asked her mom if she could have a tight yoga outfit too. + +Alice's mom said yes and they went to the store to pick out an outfit. Alice chose a bright pink yoga outfit that was very tight. She put it on and looked in the mirror. She was so happy that she smiled and jumped up and down. + +Alice's mom said that now that she was all dressed for yoga, it was time to go. So Alice and her mom went to yoga class. Alice had so much fun with all the poses and games that she almost forgot that her outfit was so tight. + +Alice now loves to go to yoga and wear her tight yoga outfit. She enjoys showing it off to her friends and showing them all the positions she has learned. Yoga is her favorite activity now! +Once upon a time there was an ancient fly. He wanted to get married. So he searched everywhere. He tried to find a wife who could fly like him. But he could not find one. + +Finally one day he saw a beautiful fly in the sky. He asked her to marry him. And she said yes! They flew off together and found a nice place to live. + +They had many adventures together, even when it was dark outside. Everyday they flew together and had lots of fun. + +The ancient fly and his wife were very happy. They continued to fly together and never wanted to be apart. They were married forever. +Once upon a time, there was a world full of fun. But then, one day something changed and it became boring. Everyone was sad, and nothing interesting happened anymore. + +One day, an adventurous little girl decided to do something about it. She took some friends and went to find the right things to load. They packed up the fun and happiness and loaded it onto her back. + +The little girl took the load and went on a long journey to the world. She found a way to get there, and when she arrived the world looked brighter and happier again. Everyone thanked the little girl for her brave adventure and loading the world with fun once more. +Once upon a time, there was an unknown wheat field. In the wheat field, there were lots of wheat grains. One day, an old man came to the wheat field. He was really clever and he wanted to organize the wheat grains. He made a plan and started to organize the wheat. He put the wheat in piles and each pile had a different size. When he was finished, the wheat field looked very nice and neat. Everyone was very happy with the old man's work. They thanked him for organizing the wheat. From that day, the old man became well known in the wheat field. +Once upon a time, there were two friends Tim and Tara. Tim had a net and he wanted to use it to catch some fish at the nearby lake. + +Tara said, "Let's go!" + +So, they both went to the lake. Tim spread the net. Tara sat down next to him and waited. They waited a long time but not a single fish showed up. + +"We are so miserable," said Tara. + +Suddenly, they saw some bubbles popping near the net. Tim jumped and shouted, "Look, something is signing!" + +They looked closely and there was a tiny fish swimming in the net. They were excited. They took the fish home for dinner. + +Finally, after a long day at the lake, the friends were happy. +Once upon a time there was a playful little girl named Rose. She was always full of energy and loved to explore. + +One day, Rose's mum told her she was going to try and do something special. She was going to try to succeed and reach a very high branch so she could get some oranges off a tree. + +Rose was very happy and excited to help. + +'I can help you get it, mummy,' she said. + +Together they had a go but they just couldn't reach it. + +Rose's mummy smiled at her and said, 'Well done, Rose. You were so playful and you tried so hard. Even if we didn't get the oranges this time, we can try again.' + +So Rose and her mummy made plans to try again soon. + +And they both knew that no matter what happened, Rose had already succeeded by trying her best. +Once upon a time, there lived a little boy who wanted to play with his friends. But he had a problem. His muscles were so tight that he couldn't move. He started to cry because he was so upset. + +Luckily, his mum had a plan. She said, "I know! I will mail a special letter. It will be sent to all your friends. They can help you!" + +The little boy was so happy. He loved the idea of his friends coming to help him. And so his mum mailed the special letter. + +Soon enough, his friends arrived. They said, "We got your letter. We wanted to help you feel better." Then they all hugged the little boy and started to give him a massage. His muscles became looser and looser. + +After a few minutes, the little boy was able to move again. His friends had made him go from feeling very tight to feeling much better. Now he could play with them all day long. + +The End +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. His name was Jack. He was three years old. Jack wanted to learn how to play the horn. + +One day, his dad took him outside. They saw a big horn in the grass. Jack's dad said it was a magic horn. He taught Jack how to make music with the horn. + +Jack played the horn every day. Then, one day, his horn got very dirty. Jack didn't know what to do, but his dad said it was ok. He taught Jack how to clean the horn. + +Jack used a cloth and some water to make the horn sparkle again. He was so happy to have a clean horn. Now, he can make beautiful music with it! +Once upon a time, there were two friends. They were called Mark and Joe. Mark was a very nice boy and always wanted to help his friend Joe. + +One day, Mark had a tent. He wanted to show it to Joe. He asked Joe if he wanted to come and see it. + +But Joe was rude and said no. He did not understand why Mark wanted him to come. + +Mark was very sad and didn't know what to do. He wanted Joe to understand why he was so excited about his tent. + +So Mark tried to explain it to Joe. He explained that the tent was a special place to have fun. He said they could play games and sleep inside it. + +Finally, Joe seemed to understand. He smiled and said he wanted to come and see the tent. They were both happy and played together for the rest of the day. +Jimmy was always in a rush. He never took the time to wait for things. One hot afternoon, he was in a hurry to get to the store. He ran past a giant puddle and splashed water all over the sidewalk. As Jimmy continued to run, an old man hobbled out of his house. He waved at Jimmy and called out, "Wait up! Please wait for me!" + +Jimmy shook his head and kept running. The old man kept calling after him to wait, but Jimmy acted as if he couldn't hear him. + +As Jimmy finally reached the store, he realized that every minute he had saved by not waiting was quickly melting away due to the hot sun. Jimmy realized that sometimes taking the time to wait can be just as important as getting to your destination quickly. + +The moral of Jimmy's story is to take the time to wait. Even if you're in a hurry, pausing to show respect to others is worth more than getting to your destination quickly. +Once there was a boy named Joe. He was playing in the park with his best friend, Louise. Louise wasn't being very nice and Joe got very angry. When it came time to go home Louise said "I'm sorry" and Joe felt better. He wanted to forgive her but wasn't sure if he should. + +The next day, he and Louise decided to play together again. This time, Joe asked Louise to say "please" before he would do anything. Louise thanked Joe for being so understanding and promised to try to be more kind. + +At the end of the day, they found a secret place under a tree. They sat there laughing and playing until it was dark outside. They promised to come back the next day and Louise said "Thank you for forgiving me". Joe suddenly felt very happy and he said "That's what friends do, right?". From that moment on, Joe and Louise were the happiest of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a radish that was very good. Everyone loved it, but they could only share it with two people. So, they decided to put it in a sack. + +The two people who were allowed to have the radish each grabbed a handle on the sack. They both wanted the radish to be their own, so they started to pull on the sack. + +The sack split open and the radish rolled out! They both wanted it, and started to fight for it! + +Eventually, one of the people gave the radish to the other and said, "It's okay, you take it. You can have the good radish." The other person was very happy, and they hugged and said thank you. + +They both agreed to look for another good radish, so that they could both enjoy it! +Once upon a time there was a little girl who wanted a monster of her own. She asked her mom for one but her mom said no. + +The little girl was very sad and began to miss having a monster. She wanted one so badly! + +One day the little girl was playing in the park when she saw something smooth and round. When she looked closer, she saw that it was a monster! + +The little girl was so happy she could hardly believe it. She gave the monster a hug and it felt so soft. + +The little girl took the monster home and never had to miss one again. She and the monster became best friends and they had so much fun together! +Jack was very thoughtful. He saw that his mom was sad and he wanted to help fix it. He asked mom what was wrong and she told him that she couldn't find her favorite pink scarf. Jack was excited, he thought he could find it for her. He searched high and low and was so happy when he found it in the backyard. He ran to his mom and handed it to her with a big smile and said, "I found it mommy, I fixed it!". His mom was so overwhelmed with happiness that she hugged him and kissed his forehead. She was really thankful for Jack's thoughtful gesture and thanked him from the bottom of her heart. Jack was even happier to see his mom smiling again. +Once there was a lively little girl who loved to run and play. She had a special cap that fit her perfectly. Every day she ran and jumped in her garden, wearing her cap and feeling very happy. + +One day, a big wind blew and the little girl's cap was blown away. She ran after it, determined not to let it go. After a few minutes of chasing, she caught up to it and grabbed it back. + +The little girl put her cap back on her head and it fit her snugly. She smiled and continued to play, skipping and running around in her garden. The wind whistled around her cap and she felt very lively. Even when it was time to go inside the house, the little girl still felt lively and happy. +Once upon a time there was an ordinary girl called Lucy. She liked to play with her dolls and dress up in her mom's clothes. One day she found a magical crown in the garden. When she put it on, she felt like a real princess! + +With her new crown, Lucy decided to go on a special adventure. She took all of her favorite things and include her best teddy bear. Along the way she found many exciting things to explore and play with. + +At the end of her adventures, Lucy went back home. She still had her magical crown and she was so happy. She wore it all around the house and even promised to keep it forever. + +The end. +Molly was walking in the park one day, feeling very bored and tired. She sighs and looks up to the sky. Suddenly, she notices an ugly knee. It was sticking out of the ground right in front of her! + +Molly quickly looks around. She definitely was not alone anymore. Someone must be buried there! Molly sighed with worry. She wanted to help the buried person, but what if they were dangerous? + +Molly decides to take a chance and starts to dig around the knee. After some time, she manages to dig out a person- an old lady! She was scared but also very thankful that Molly dug her out. + +The old lady explains that she had been trapped underground for days! Molly was amazed, but also very sad that the old lady had to be trapped for so long. + +The old lady then smiles at Molly and says," Thank you for helping me. Now we can both go back home!" Molly smiled and sighed with relief. She was happy the old lady was safe, and the ugly knee had a good setup and payoff! +Once upon a time, there was a curious cat. One day, the cat turned and saw a fire. It was burning brightly in the distance. The cat was very curious. He wanted to find out what it was. So he crept closer and closer. He was surprised to find that the fire was actually made of sticks and leaves. He was happy to find that he could play with it. He turned and rolled the fire around and around until it started making funny shapes. The cat was so curious, he kept playing and turning it until it was all gone. The cat was sad because he never got to know what the fire was made of. But he was still happy he had a fun time playing with it. The end. +One day, a family went to the shore. The shore was very dirty. + +Mommy said, "We need to clean this dirty shore." + +Daddy said, "Let's pay some people to help us." + +They paid some people and everyone worked together to make the shore clean. Everyone worked very hard and, after a while, the shore was no longer dirty. + +The family was so happy and they thanked the people they paid. + +Mommy said, "The shore looks wonderful now! Let's enjoy it together." + +They all ran to the shore and they had a lot of fun in the sun. +Once there was a boy named Jack. Every morning he would wake up and run to the kitchen to get some juice. His mom was really thoughtful and would make sure there was always some juice for him in the fridge. + +One day Jack wanted to use the juice for something special. He took it outside and sprayed the leaves on the trees. They were so happy and thankful for the juice that it made the trees burst with colour and life! + +The leaves and branches of the trees were now covered in bright green hues and Jack was very proud of what he had done. All the animals in the woods thanked Jack for his thoughtful use of juice and they asked him to come back again soon! +Once upon a time there was a brave girl who lived by the sea. One night, she heard a noise outside her house and she looked out of the window. She saw an octopus in trouble! The octopus was caught in a tight net and couldn't move. + +The brave girl knew she had to rescue the octopus. She ran outside and carefully worked to untangle the net. With a few tugs, she managed to loosen it and set the octopus free. + +The octopus swam away, relieved and happy to be safe again. The brave girl smiled and watched until the octopus was out of sight. Then, she went back to bed, happy in the knowledge that she had helped the octopus. +Once upon a time, there was a delicate honey bee. She was very happy in her home in the forest, surrounded by beautiful flowers. + +One day, a mean bee kept buzzing around her hive and trying to hurt her. She was very scared and she didn't know what to do. + +So, she decided to dress in her best to try and stop him. She put on a colourful dress that she had made from the flowers around her hive. She looked very pretty! + +But no matter what the bee did, the mean bee just kept getting closer and closer. Finally, in desperation, she gathered a big ball of honey and threw it at him. + +But the mean bee just kept flying around her. The honey only made him stronger and stronger. In the end, the delicate honey bee flew away to a different part of the forest, never to return. +Once upon a time, there was a cute bear. The bear was very tired, so it yawned and stretched its arms. Then it went to find something to eat. In the forest, the bear found some yummy berries. It was so happy! + +The bear ate some of the berries and it was so sweet. But some of them tasted a bit strange and harsh. The bear didn't like the harsh berries, so it went and looked for some more. And it found more sweet, delicious berries! + +The bear ate as many berries as it could and it was so happy. It enjoyed the sweet berries so much that it even yawned again. After that, the bear was not so tired any more, and it went off to play! +Once there was a very lazy motor. All it wanted to do was sit around and do nothing. One day, it heard someone shout. + +The motor was so surprised! With a burst of energy, it began to move around. This startled the person shouting, who jumped back in surprise. + +The motor kept on moving, getting faster and faster. Every time it moved, it heard the person shout louder and louder. All the shouting was so exciting that the motor didn't even care that it was being lazy earlier. + +The motor kept going around and around until it was too tired to go anymore. When the motor stopped humming, the person gave it a big pat and said thank you. + +The motor felt so happy that it had stopped being lazy and had shouted with the person. From then on, it was always ready to help whenever someone shouted. +Once upon a time there was a big pond near a small town. One day, a fish named Max decided to swim across to the other side of the pond to see what was over there. + +Max swam and swam, but after a while he realized he was getting tired. Just then, he saw something in the water. It was a small boat! Max hopped on the boat and it pushed him all the way to the other side. + +When Max reached the other side he was very happy. He had won the race! + +Max waved to all his friends as he floated away, until he could no longer see them. + +The End. +Once there was a girl named Meg. One day, Meg had a terrible pencil. It was short and dull. She wanted a new one. + +One morning on her way to school, Meg found a pencil lying on the ground. She picked it up and screamed with delight! It was the brightest, most beautiful pencil she had ever seen. + +When she got to school, Meg eagerly took out her new pencil and tried to cover her paper with it. Unfortunately, the pencil was no good at covering anything. Instead, it kept breaking in two! + +Meg was very sad. She had to go home and get her old pencil back. It was terrible, but at least it would cover her paper! +Once there was a dependable bear who lived in a forest. Every day he would go out into the forest and find things to put in his journal. He never knew what he would find, but he was always excited to see what the forest had to offer. One day he found a beautiful bow and arrow. He was so delighted that he jumped up and down and ran around in circles! He immediately made a special page in his journal for his new bow and arrow. + +The dependable bear practiced every day with his bow and arrow. He got better and better, until he was able to hit the target every time. The bear was so proud of himself and enjoyed being outdoors with his new trusty bow. + +Years passed, and the bear got older. When he was a very old bear, he was still dependable and still carried his journal with him. He decided that he wanted to teach the new cubs in the forest how to use a bow and arrow. He shared his knowledge with them and showed them how to be dependable and practice often. The cubs were so happy that they all bowed to their friend, the dependable bear. +Once upon a time there was a filthy king. He was very old and grumpy. He never smiled, just scowled all day. One morning, he asked his servant to bring him a special chair. But the chair never came. + +The king got so angry! He stomped around his castle and shouted. He said horrible things about the servant and threw some of his things. + +Then suddenly the king stopped. He stepped up to his window and looked out. He seemed to remember something from a long time ago. He had been a young boy riding on a horse through the forest, singing a song. + +The king smiled, only just a little. He thought of some of the good times he had. Then the smile faded and he was the same grumpy old king again. He forgot the chair and went back to shouting. But he still remembered the song. +Once upon a time, there lived a lion named Roarno. He was a very brave lion and was proud of his roar. He would practice every day until he was sure his roar was loud and strong. Today, he decided to roar louder than ever before. He took a deep breath and opened his mouth. But instead of a strong roar, there was only a tiny squeak. + +Roarno was very ashamed. He had never squeaked before and he was embarrassed that all the other animals had heard it. He was determined not to let this happen again, so he started to practice. He practiced loud roars and deep growls until he was sure that he could roar loud enough. + +Finally, after several days of hard work, he tried again and this time his roar was loud and strong. All the other animals congratulated him for working hard and not giving up. Roarno felt proud that he had not been ashamed but instead kept on trying until he succeeded. + +Moral of the Story: It is important to never give up, even when we feel ashamed. If we keep trying, we can always succeed in the end. +Once there was a little lion and he was very bossy. He liked to boss around everyone and make sure that everything was done the way he wanted. One day he decided to go for a walk. + +As he was walking, he met a dragon and asked her to come for a walk with him. She said yes, but she also wanted to play a game. The game was to see how quickly they could each finish a walk around the park. + +The lion was very bossy, so he decided he should go first. He ran as fast as he could and soon he finished the entire walk around the park. Then it was the dragon's turn. She was not as fast as the lion, but she still tried her best. + +When she finished, the lion was so proud that he had been the first to finish the walk. He told the dragon how bossy he was and then they both laughed. + +The little lion and the dragon became friends and played together often. The lion always made sure he was the boss and the dragon went along with it! +Once there were two babies, Junior and Sammy. Junior was very intelligent and he was sure he could do anything. He told Sammy that he was sure he could bloom like a flower. Sammy laughed and told Junior he was silly. + +Finally one morning, Junior got up and concentrated hard. Slowly, slowly his little body start glowing and soon he was full of color like a flower. Everyone was so surprised but they were so exciting seeing Junior bloom! + +His friends wanted to know the secret and asked Junior how he did it. Junior told them it was easy. He said that all they needed to do was believe in themselves and concentrate really hard and they too could bloom like a flower. + +Everybody was so amazed and gave him a prize for being so intelligent. That's when Junior realized that even the smallest people can do amazing things as long as they believe in themselves. +Dolly was a clumsy bear. She loved to play in the forest all day, but she was often forgetful. + +One day, while crashing through the trees and picking flowers, a bee settled on her paw. She was so surprised she lost her balance and fell to the ground. Then, she heard a mysterious voice calling her name. + +"Dolly, come to me," the voice said, coming from behind a bush. + +Dolly was scared, but she was too curious to stay away. She stepped closer, and when she looked behind the bush, it was a giant! + +"Little bear, I think you should settle down," the giant said, with a deep voice. "If you don't take care, you might get hurt." + +But Dolly didn't listen. Thinking the giant was friendly, Dolly stepped closer and the giant grabbed her. + +Moral: Don't get too close to strangers; you never know how they might act. Always be careful and stay safe! +Once upon a time, there was a restless dog. He didn't like to stay still for very long and he loved going on adventures. + +Every day, he would go on visits to different places. He would visit the park with his family, go to the beach with his friends and explore the forest with all kinds of animals. His visits were always the best. + +One evening, after a very long day, the dog decided to take a rest. He bumped his nose on a warm and cozy bed in his home. He laid down on it and quickly fell asleep. + +The next morning, the dog woke up feeling refreshed and ready for another day full of visits. He jumped up, excited to start his day, and ran out the door with a smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Matt. He had an important boat that he liked to take out on the water. One day, Matt took his boat out for a long trip. + +But soon the boat began to suffer. Big waves rocked the boat, making it hard to stay on it. Matt was scared, but he was also very brave. He managed to steer the boat back to shore, where he knew he would be safe. + +Once on shore, Matt knew how important his boat was to him. He decided to take good care of it, so it would never suffer again. + +Matt took his boat to a man who fixed boats. The man carefully looked at the boat, and then he made it strong. The boat was now as good as new, and Matt was very happy. + +Matt took his boat out on the water all the time now, and it never suffered again. He was glad that he had taken such good care of it. +Little Mikey was playing in his backyard. He loved to explore and find new things. As he was walking, he stumbled into a mole hole. He was so excited that he quickly called his friend, Claire. Claire was a brave girl, and she was not afraid of anything. + +Claire came with a spade. She wanted to dig up the mole hole and see what was buried there. Mikey watched as Claire dug and eventually, the mole popped out! It was very small and bossy, marching around in circles. + +Mikey and Claire laughed as they watched the mole. Then, Claire decided to put it back in the ground and seal the mole hole. So they worked together to put the soil back in the ground and said goodbye to the bossy mole. + +Mikey was so happy that he had a brave friend like Claire by his side. As they went back to their homes, he wanted to come back soon and explore again. +Once upon a time there was a dependable cat named Simba. Simba was brave and did not mind trying out new things. + +One day, Simba decided to use a wiggly vine as a bridge to cross the river. But when Simba was halfway across the vine began to itch! Simba tried and tried to get past the itchy feeling, but it just wouldn't end. + +Simba looked around and noticed a trusty log nearby. With one swift jump, Simba hopped onto the log and was able to cross the river. Simba was so relieved that the itchiness had ended and he made it safely to the other side. + +Simba was a dependable cat who always found solutions to his problems. That day, Simba had proved that he was very brave. +Once upon a time, there were two brothers, Joe and Pete. Joe was always miserable, while Pete was always happy. Joe liked to pull the tail of the cats and whip the dog, while Pete would always reverse the bad things Joe did. + +One day, Joe saw a man struggling to push a buggy, so he ran over and whipped the poor man with his stick. Pete quickly reversed Joe's action and helped the man push the buggy. + +The man thanked them both and gave Pete a big thank you. Joe felt miserable for his bad behavior and since then he had stopped doing mean things. + +Pete and Joe learned a very important lesson that day. No matter how miserable you might be, it is always better to reverse negative actions, rather than continuing them. +Once upon a time there was a loyal dog named Spot. He lived with his owner and his owner's family in a big house with a big lawn. Every day, Spot would help the family clean it together. + +One day, Spot was cleaning the lawn with the owner. He saw something in the grass, and he stopped to sniff it. Suddenly, Spot started to bark and he began to claw at the ground. + +The owner was confused, so he looked and saw a little bird stuck in the ground. The bird was scared and Spot was trying to get it out. The owner grabbed the bird and took it inside the house. + +The owner knew he couldn't leave the lawn a mess, so he asked Spot to help him clean it up. Spot bravely jumped back into action and they soon had the lawn back in shape. + +Spot had been very loyal and brave, so the owner thanked Spot with a big treat and a good pat on the head. They were so happy that the little bird got a second chance thanks to them. From then on, Spot and his owner cleaned the lawn together every day, and Spot made sure that no other animals were ever stuck in it again! +Once there was a girl who was walking in the woods. Suddenly, it started to get very cold and she started to shiver. She was so cold that her teeth started to chatter. She soon saw a cabin in the woods and went inside to look for something to warm her up. + +Once inside, she saw something cooking on the stove. It smelled really tasty. She decided to try some and it was the best thing she had ever tasted. But as she ate, she heard a noise at the back of the cabin. She started to shiver because she was afraid. + +When she looked further she saw a big, bad bear in the corner. The bear looked angry and it started growling and walking towards her. The girl was so scared that she ran out of the cabin as quickly as she could. + +Unfortunately, the bear chased her and kept growing closer and closer, until the poor girl was caught and eaten by the bear. This was a very bad ending. +Once upon a time there was a boy. He had a friend called Sue. They were playing with wool. Sue had lots of different colors of wool. + +The boy wanted to make a special blanket. So he picked up a ball of blue wool and started to pull it. The wool was soft and nice. Sue wanted to help. She gave the boy some red wool and a bit of white wool too. + +The boy pulled the wool to make his blanket. He was so happy! When it was finished, it was so clean and colourful. Sue was very proud of the boy. They showed the blanket to their parents. Everyone said it was so pretty. + +The boy and Sue could not wait to snuggle under the blanket and keep warm. They were so happy. The end. +Mary and her dad were both in the stadium and it was a fine day. They wanted to relax, so they went and sat down on the grass. Mary looked around the huge stadium and couldn't believe how big it was. + +"Whoa dad," said Mary. "This stadium is huge!" + +"That's right," said her dad with a smile on his face. "Now, let's relax and have some fun." + +They both lay back on the grass and Mary enjoyed feeling the sun on her face. She could hear the birds singing and it felt so nice. + +Mary and her dad relaxed and talked for a while. Then suddenly, her dad said, "Hey, let's go for a walk!" + +They went for a walk around the stadium and Mary saw all the shops and things to do. She was having so much fun. When they were finished their walk, Mary and her dad could both agree that it was the perfect way to relax on such a fine day. They hugged each other and enjoyed the rest of the day in the stadium. +Once upon a time there was a robot named Peter. Peter was a very useful robot, as he could help with many things. + +One day Peter went out for a walk. Suddenly, he saw a huge rock in the middle of the road. He stopped and looked at it for a moment. + +Just then, a little 3 year old boy ran up to the rock. He was ready to strike it with his hands. + +Peter looked at the little boy and said, "What are you doing? That rock is too big to strike it with your hands." + +The little boy looked surprised and said, "Then how can I move the rock out of the way?" + +Peter smiled and said, "Well, I can help you! My robot arms are very strong, so I can easily move the rock." + +The little boy was very happy to hear that and said, "That's a great idea. Thank you, Peter!" + +And so, Peter used his robot arms to strike the rock and move it out of the way. The little boy was very grateful and everyone was happy. +Once, there were two good friends - a girl and a boy. The girl was very brave and the boy was very wise. + +One day, when they were playing outside, they came across a big wall. The boy cautioned the girl not to touch the wall, but she was very curious and touched it. Suddenly, the wall began to burn! + +The boy was very scared and pulled the girl away from the wall quickly. He explained to her that it was very dangerous to touch the wall because it was very hot. He also reminded her that she should always listen to him and be careful with strange things. + +The friends thanked each other for the warning and the girl was happy that she was safe thanks to her wise friend. From that day onwards, the girl always remembered to be careful whenever she saw a big wall. +One day, two friends, Tom and Lily, were walking around the neighborhood. Tom was excited because he had just noticed an unusual grocery store. + +"Lily, look! An unusual grocery store," said Tom. + +Lily was curious. "What does it have?" + +"Let's go and find out," said Tom. + +So, the two friends walked into the store. Inside, it was full of interesting and unusual things. Suddenly, the store owner yelled "Hello!" and ran towards them. + +"Welcome! I'm so happy to unite you two with my unusual grocery store. What can I get for you?" the store owner asked. + +Tom and Lily looked around, and then counted their coins. + +"Two apples and an orange, please!" they answered together. + +The store owner handed them the fruit and smiled. "You two make a great team! Enjoy!" + +Tom and Lily smiled as they held their grocery. This unusual store had united them in a way that made them feel happy and excited. They would come back soon! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to watch trains go by. Every day, she'd go outside and sit by the rail by her house. + +One day, when Lily was watching, a really long train went by. It was the longest train she had ever seen! She couldn't believe it. + +Lily's mom saw the train too, and said "Wow! That's a really long train. Where do you think it is going?" + +Lily thought for a minute, and then said "I think it's can go all the way to the moon!" + +Lily and her mom both smiled, and watched the long train until it was out of sight. +Once there was a boy named Ethan. He was three years old and wanted to do something special. He asked his mom for a tour of the park. So, his mom agreed and they took a tour around the park. When they reached the swing, Ethan asked his mom if he could try it. + +His mom said, "No, Ethan. You can't try the swing. It's dangerous and you don't know how to use it yet." + +Ethan felt guilty, he hadn't meant to make his mom upset. He walked away quietly, feeling a little sad. + +Later that day, his mom found Ethan in his room, playing with his toys. She put her arm around him, and said, "Ethan, it's ok if you make mistakes. I understand, and I will always help you to learn new things. But it is also important to listen to grown-ups when they tell you something." + +Ethan nodded, feeling happy and proud. He knew that he should always try to do what's right, even if he doesn't understand why. Doing the right thing makes him feel less guilty. +One day, Sammy the bear was walking through the forest. He saw a club in the grass and decided to pick it up. Suddenly, he heard a growl. He spun around and saw a big, scary fox. The fox was shaking with anger and looked very mad! Sammy was very scared. + +But then, something amazing happened. Sammy noticed that the fox had a hurt paw, and his eyes were very sad. Sammy realised that the fox was in pain. Feeling compassionate, Sammy decided to try to help the fox. He used the club he'd found to help the fox walk. + +The fox slowly began to trust Sammy. Sammy was relieved, and smiled at the fox. In the end, the fox was able to walk without the club, and he thanked Sammy with a warm nod. Sammy waved goodbye to the fox as he walked away, feeling very happy. +Once upon a time there were two friends named Jack and Jill. They wanted to go outside and play in the new sunshine. So they put on their raincoats and boots and part from their house. + +When they got outside, it was raining. So Jack and Jill ran and part to find something else to do. After a while, the rain stopped and the sun came out. They could see a new park a few streets away. So they parted and ran to play in the park. + +The park was filled with new toys and games! They had so much fun that they didn't want to part. They stayed there all day until it was time to go home. Even though they were wet from the rain, they still had a great time! +Fred was a young boy who loved to go outside and fly his kite. One day, he was flying his kite when he saw something incredible! It was a net hovering in the air! Fred was so amazed and he just stared at the net in awe. Then, a voice called out to him. It belonged to a magical creature! + +"If you want to fly, you can use my net," the creature said. Fred jumped at the offer and took the net. Then, he started to fly! + +Fred flew higher and higher, until he was soaring among the clouds. He had so much fun and was so thankful to the creature. + +After his adventure, Fred couldn't stop talking about his incredible experience. He shared the story of the magical creature with all his friends, and they all agreed that it was the best day ever! + +Fred learned an important lesson: be generous and kind to others, and you'll be rewarded with wonderful adventures! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sue. Sue was very glad and loved to bake cakes. One day, Sue wanted to visit her friend Jim. She packed her luggage and was ready to go. + +She grabbed the luggage and started to walk to Jim's house. On the way to his house, she smelled something delicious. She soon realized that it was coming from Jim's house. + +When Sue arrived at Jim's house, she saw that he had baked a cake. Sue was so glad! She laughed and smiled as she saw the delicious cake. Jim said that he had made the cake for her. + +Sue enjoyed the cake and thanked Jim for baking her a delicious cake. The two of them spent the day talking and playing together. Sue was glad to have been able to visit him and to have enjoyed a delicious cake. The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and very happy. + +One day, Lucy was out in the garden. She noticed something big and blue. It was a kite! The kite had a small stitch in the corner. + +Lucy tried to fix the stitch with her fingers, but it was too small. She looked around for help. Suddenly she saw a grumpy old man. He had a needle in his pocket. + +The old man helped Lucy by fixing the stitch. When he was done, Lucy thanked him and ran off with her kite. She was so happy it was fixed! + +The grumpy old man just smiled and waved goodbye. +Once upon a time, there was a panda named Iggy. Iggy was a very cheerful panda who loved to play in the park. Every day Iggy would go to the park and make new friends. + +One day, Iggy noticed something strange. A big tiger was staring at him from across the park. Iggy felt scared and stopped playing. He did not know what the tiger wanted from him. + +Just then, Iggy's panda friends saw the tiger. They started to make loud noises, which scared the tiger away. Iggy was so relieved! + +After that day, Iggy's friends always watched out for him. They kept him safe, so he could play cheerfully in the park. +Joey and his family were getting ready for a vacation. They were all very excited and ready to go. But their dependable car was destroyed by a monster. Joey's family was sad. + +They needed a way to get to the airport. Suddenly, Joey had an idea. He ran to his neighbour's house and asked if they could borrow their car. Luckily, his neighbour said yes! + +Joey and his family got in the car and drove off to the airport. As they approached, they saw that the airport was being invaded by the monster! The monster was using its powerful wings to break apart the airport. It was destroying everything! + +Joey's family was very scared, but luckily, they were able to get to a safe place. His neighbour was so dependable and helped them get to their destination on time. Joey and his family were able to continue with their vacation and have a safe and fun time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the library with her mom to read books. One day, Lily saw a delicate vase on a shelf and wanted to touch it. Her mom told her not to because it could break, but Lily didn't listen. She accidentally knocked it over and it shattered into many pieces. + +Lily was embarrassed and started to cry. The librarian came over and asked what happened. Lily told her what she did and said sorry. The librarian was kind and said it was okay, but reminded Lily to be careful in the library. + +Lily learned that it's important to listen to her mom and be careful with delicate things. She also learned that it's okay to make mistakes as long as you apologize and try to make things right. +Once upon a time, there was a kind man named Bob. Bob had a big tool that he used to fix things. One day, Bob saw a little boy who needed help fixing his toy car. Bob was generous and offered to fix the toy car for the little boy. The little boy was happy and wanted to watch Bob fix the toy car. Bob used his tool to fix the toy car and the little boy was very happy. From that day on, the little boy always wanted to watch Bob fix things with his big tool. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends were playing in the park when they saw a bird. + +Timmy's friend Johnny said, "I have a knife. Let's catch the bird and eat it." + +Timmy said, "No, that's not nice. We shouldn't hurt the bird. We should be grateful that it's here." + +Suddenly, a man came over and said, "Don't hurt the bird. It's not nice to do that. Instead, let's play a game. I have a basketball. Let's shoot some hoops together." + +Timmy and his friends were grateful for the man's kindness and played basketball with him all afternoon. They had so much fun and forgot all about the bird. From that day on, Timmy and his friends learned to be kind to animals and grateful for the good things in life. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they decided to climb up a big hill. It was very steep and hard to climb, but they were determined to reach the top. + +When they finally made it to the top, they saw a beautiful view of the whole town. Lily said, "Wow, this view is amazing! Let's gather some pretty flowers to take home." Her friend Sarah replied, "Yes, let's do that." + +As they were picking flowers, the wind started to blow very harshly. Lily said, "Oh no, we need to go back down the hill before the wind gets too strong." They quickly gathered their flowers and made their way back down the hill. They were happy to have had a fun adventure together. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Bubbles. Bubbles loved to swim in the bright blue ocean. One day, Bubbles saw a big fish named Spike. Spike was not very nice to Bubbles. Spike said, "I am going to start a race and I am going to win." Bubbles was scared, but he wanted to show Spike that he was brave. + +The race started and Bubbles swam as fast as he could. Spike was ahead, but then he got tired. Bubbles kept swimming and soon he was in front. Spike tried to cheat by biting Bubbles' tail, but Bubbles was too quick. Bubbles won the race and Spike was very angry. But Bubbles was happy because he showed that even a little fish can be brave and win. +Once upon a time, there was a big jungle. There were many animals in the jungle like lions, tigers, and monkeys. They all lived together and were friends. One day, they decided to go on a safari together. + +They walked and walked until they found a big tree. They all climbed up the tree and looked around. Suddenly, they saw a big snake! They screamed and ran away as fast as they could. + +After they ran away, they all looked at each other and started laughing. They were so happy that they were safe. From that day on, they always went on safaris together and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a big parade. Lots of people were marching and playing music. A little girl was watching the parade with her mommy. She saw many colorful objects like balloons and flags. But after a while, the little girl got bored. She wanted to go home and play with her toys. So, she told her mommy and they went home. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on adventures in her backyard. One day, she found a small, round fruit on the ground. It was a pear! She picked it up and held it in her hand. + +As she walked around, she saw a mysterious hole in the ground. She wondered what was inside. She decided to hold onto the pear and investigate the hole. + +Lily carefully climbed down into the hole and saw a shiny treasure chest. She opened it and found a beautiful necklace inside. She put it on and climbed back up. She was so happy she held the pear up in the air and shouted, "I found treasure!" + +From that day on, Lily always held onto the pear whenever she went on her adventures. She knew it was her lucky charm and would help her find more mysterious treasures in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird had beautiful new feathers that were very soft. One day, the bird was flying and a wind came and blew it away from its family. The bird was very scared and didn't know what to do. + +But then, it saw a kind girl who wanted to help. The girl gently picked up the bird and separated it from the wind. She saw the bird's new feathers and thought they were very pretty. She took care of the bird until it was strong enough to fly back to its family. + +The bird was happy to be reunited with its family and showed them its new feathers. They were all very proud of the little bird and happy to have it back. From then on, the bird always remembered the kind girl who helped it when it was lost. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to drink juice, especially the colorful ones. One day, Lily and her mommy went to the store to buy some juice. They saw many different kinds of juice with different colors. + +Lily picked a bottle of juice with a colorful label. She showed it to her mommy and they discussed which one was the best. After they decided, they went to the cashier to pay for the juice. When they got home, they drank the juice together and it was very yummy. + +From that day on, Lily and her mommy always discussed which colorful juice to buy at the store. They had fun trying new ones and finding their favorites. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and always made a mess. Her mom would tell her to clean up, but Lily would say, "No, thank you." + +One day, Lily's mom asked her to throw away some trash in the bin. Lily saw the black bin and said, "Okay, please." But when she tried to throw the trash away, the bin was too high for her to reach. + +Lily's mom said, "Don't worry, I'll help you." As they were throwing away the trash, Lily saw a shiny toy at the bottom of the bin. She wanted it so badly, but her mom said, "No, that's not yours. It belongs to someone else." + +Lily was sad, but she knew it was the right thing to do. Later that day, Lily's friend came over and told her she lost her shiny toy. Lily knew exactly where it was and ran to the bin. She pulled out the toy and gave it back to her friend. Her friend was so happy and gave Lily a big hug. Lily felt proud of herself for doing the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the dirt and search for bugs. One day, Timmy was digging in the dirt and found a shiny rock. He thought it was a treasure and said, "Look, Mommy! I found a mine!" + +His mommy looked at the rock and said, "That's a kind of rock called quartz. It's very pretty." Timmy was happy that he found something special. + +Later that day, Timmy went to his friend's house to play. His friend had lost his toy car and couldn't find it. Timmy said, "Let's search for your car together!" They looked everywhere and finally found it under the couch. Timmy's friend was so happy and said, "Thank you for being so kind and helping me find my car." Timmy felt good knowing he helped his friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat soup, especially when it was pink. Her mommy always made her pink soup when she was feeling sick. One day, Lily went to the store with her mommy to buy some ingredients for soup. They bought carrots, potatoes, and chicken to put in the soup. + +When they got home, they started to cook the soup. Lily helped her mommy cut the vegetables and put them in the pot. They added some water and let the soup cook for a long time. Finally, the soup was ready! Lily's mommy poured the soup into a big pink bowl and gave it to Lily to eat. + +Lily ate the soup and it was delicious! She ate and ate until there was no more soup left. When she was finished, she said, "That was the best soup ever!" And that's how the pink soup ended. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the park to play with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom told him they were going on a special trip to a hotel. Timmy didn't know what a hotel was, but he knew it sounded fancy. + +When they arrived at the hotel, Timmy saw that it was very big and had lots of nice things inside. His mom told him they were staying in a luxury room, which made Timmy feel very important. He couldn't wait to explore! + +After they unpacked their bags, Timmy and his mom went to the hotel's pool. Timmy was having so much fun swimming and splashing around that he didn't even notice the dark clouds forming in the sky. Suddenly, his mom said they had to hurry back to their room because it was going to rain very hard. + +Sure enough, by the time they made it back to their room, the rain was coming down in buckets. Timmy was glad they made it back in time, and he felt safe and cozy inside their luxury room. He knew that even though the storm was hard, he was going to have a great time at the hotel with his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and collect rocks. He found a shiny rock that he thought was a mineral. He showed it to his mom and she said it was very pretty. + +One day, Timmy's mom took him to the zoo. He saw a big elephant and wanted to ride it. His mom said she couldn't permit him to ride the elephant because it wasn't safe. Timmy was sad, but he understood. + +Timmy was a very intelligent boy. He knew a lot about rocks and minerals. He loved to learn new things and ask his mom lots of questions. One day, he hoped to be a scientist and study minerals. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books with her mommy before bedtime. One night, they read a story about a magical pizza that could fly. Lily thought it was silly but fun. + +The next day, Lily's mommy surprised her with a pizza for lunch. Lily was so happy and grateful. She loved pizza, especially when it had her favorite toppings - cheese and pepperoni. + +As they ate their pizza, Lily's mommy asked her what she was grateful for. Lily thought about it for a moment and said, "I'm grateful for my mommy and my pizza." Her mommy smiled and gave her a big hug. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful princess. She loved to play hide and seek with her friends. One day, she decided to hide in a secret place where nobody could find her. She remained hidden for a very long time. + +Her friends searched everywhere for her, but they couldn't find her. They were sad and worried. Finally, the princess appeared and her friends were so happy to see her. They asked her why she remained hidden for so long. + +The princess replied, "I wanted to see if my friends would keep looking for me. I learned that true friends will never give up on you, even if you are hiding." The moral of the story is that true friends will always be there for you, even if you try to hide from them. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved getting mail from his grandma. Every day, Timmy would go to the mailbox and look for mail. One day, Timmy was sad because he didn't get any mail. He thought it was boring without any mail. + +Suddenly, Timmy saw his friend waving at him from across the street. Timmy was happy to see his friend and he waved back. His friend came over and they played together. They had so much fun that Timmy forgot all about the boring mail. + +The next day, Timmy got a letter from his grandma. She wrote about all the fun things she did and how much she loved Timmy. Timmy was so happy that he jumped up and down and waved the letter in the air. He couldn't wait to write back and tell his grandma all about the fun he had with his friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to take pictures with her camera. She had a special frame that she liked to use to put her pictures in. One day, Lily went to the park to take pictures of the wild flowers. She saw a butterfly and tried to take a picture, but her camera wouldn't work. She got frustrated and accidentally snapped the frame in half. She was sad, but her mommy said they could buy a new frame and fix it together. Lily was happy again and took more pictures of the wild flowers. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily went for a walk in the woods. She saw a bird with a hurt wing. The bird couldn't fly and was sad. Lily felt brave and wanted to help the bird. She picked up the bird and took it to her house. + +Lily's mom helped her make a cozy nest for the bird. They gave the bird some water and seeds to eat. The bird was happy and started to feel better. Lily was so happy that she could help the bird. She felt proud of herself. + +The next day, Lily went back to the woods to check on the bird. The bird's wing was healed, and it could fly again! Lily was so happy to see the bird fly away. She felt grateful that she could help the bird. From that day on, Lily always kept an eye out for animals that needed her help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a red dress that she loved to wear. Lily was a big fan of ice cream and every day she would ask her mommy for some. When her mommy said yes, Lily would enjoy her ice cream with a big smile on her face. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy and saw a boy playing with a red ball. She wanted to play too, so she asked the boy if she could join. The boy said yes and they had so much fun playing together. Lily became a big fan of playing with the red ball and enjoyed it very much. + +After playing, Lily and her mommy went to a nearby store. Lily saw a red fan and asked her mommy if she could have it. Her mommy said yes and Lily was so happy. She enjoyed using her new red fan and would take it everywhere she went. + +From that day on, Lily loved her red dress, her red ball, and her red fan. She enjoyed playing and having fun every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to smell pretty things, like flowers and perfume. One day, Lily found a bottle of perfume in her mommy's room. She sprayed it on herself and felt very happy. + +But then, Lily's mommy came in and got scared. She told Lily that the perfume was not for little girls and could make her sick. Lily felt sad and scared too. She didn't want to get sick. + +Lily's mommy tried to improve the situation by taking the perfume away and telling Lily that she was still beautiful without it. But unfortunately, Lily had already breathed in too much of the perfume and got very sick. She had to go to the hospital and stay there for a long time. From then on, Lily knew to always listen to her mommy and not play with things that could make her sick. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly frog named Freddy. Freddy lived in a pond with lots of lilies. One day, Freddy saw a little girl walking by the pond. She was carrying a big bucket of water. Freddy hopped over to her and said hello. The little girl smiled and said hello back. + +Freddy asked the little girl what she was doing with the bucket of water. The little girl said she was going to soak the lilies in her garden. Freddy thought that was a great idea. He loved lilies too! The little girl poured some water into the pond and Freddy watched as the lilies soaked up the water. + +From that day on, the little girl would visit the pond often and she and Freddy became good friends. They would sit by the pond and talk about all sorts of things. Freddy was happy to have a new friend and the little girl was happy to have a friendly frog to talk to. And the lilies in the pond were always happy and healthy because they got soaked with water every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat steak, especially when her dad cooked it on the grill. One day, Lily's dad told her they were going to have a special dinner. Lily was excited and couldn't wait to eat her favorite food. + +As they sat down to eat, Lily noticed something strange. The steak looked different than usual. It was icy cold and didn't smell right. But Lily trusted her dad and started to eat it anyway. + +After a few bites, Lily's tummy started to hurt. She didn't feel good at all. Her dad realized what had happened and apologized. He had accidentally left the steak out too long and it had gone bad. + +From that day on, Lily learned to always trust her instincts and ask questions when something seemed off. She also learned to be patient and wait for her dad to cook the steak just right. And they lived happily ever after, enjoying many delicious meals together. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot had a big paw and loved to jump high. One day, Spot saw a different dog in the park. The other dog had a small paw and couldn't jump as high as Spot. Spot wanted to play with the different dog, so he went over to say hello. The different dog was happy to meet Spot and they became friends. They jumped and played together all day long. From that day on, Spot knew that being different was okay and that he could be friends with anyone, no matter what they looked like. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy boat in the bathtub. One day, Timmy's mom asked him if he wanted to go on a real boat ride. Timmy was so excited and answered, "Yes please!" + +The next day, Timmy and his family went to the lake to go on a boat ride. But when they got there, they saw that the boat was spoiled and couldn't go on the water. Timmy was sad and asked his dad what they could do. + +His dad answered, "Let's have a picnic by the lake instead!" So they had a picnic and Timmy got to play with his toy boat in the grass. Timmy had so much fun that he forgot all about the spoiled boat. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer named Jack. Jack loved to grow wheat on his farm. He always made sure to water his wheat and take good care of it. One day, Jack noticed that some of his wheat was not growing well. It looked dead and brown. Jack was sad because he didn't understand why his wheat was not growing. + +Jack decided to ask his neighbor, Tom, for help. Tom was a wise old man who knew a lot about farming. Tom explained to Jack that the wheat was not getting enough sunlight and water. He told Jack to water his wheat more often and to move it to a sunnier spot. Jack followed Tom's advice and soon his wheat was growing tall and strong. + +From that day on, Jack always made sure to take care of his wheat. He thanked Tom for explaining how to make his wheat grow better. And every time Jack saw a dead plant, he remembered to ask for help, just like he did with his wheat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint with her thick paintbrushes. One day, she painted a beautiful picture of a rainbow. Her mommy came to listen to Lily talk about her painting. + +Lily said, "Mommy, look at my pretty painting. I used my thick paintbrushes to make the colors bright." Her mommy smiled and said, "Wow, Lily! You are a great artist." + +Lily was very happy and proud of her painting. She put it on the wall in her room so she could listen to it tell her stories. Every day, Lily would look at her painting and remember how much fun she had painting it. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. They walked and talked about the flowers and the trees. Lily saw a big palm tree and ran to it. She touched the thick leaves and said, "Mommy, look how big this palm is!" + +Suddenly, a ball came flying towards them. It was a boy who wanted to play catch. "Can we play too?" asked Lily. The boy said yes and they started to throw the ball back and forth. Lily tried to catch the ball but it was too high. "I can't get it," she said. + +"Don't worry, Lily," said her mom. "You'll get it next time." And they continued to play until the sun went down. Lily was happy because she made a new friend and got to touch a big palm tree. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. One day, Timmy went to the beach with his mommy and daddy. He played in the sand and splashed in the water. When it was time to go home, Timmy's mommy said, "Timmy, can you please help me gather our things?" + +Timmy picked up his toys and his mommy picked up the towels. But one towel was stuck in the sand. Timmy said, "Mommy, I will help you." He pulled the towel and it came out of the sand. His mommy was grateful and said, "Thank you, Timmy. You are such a good helper." + +As they walked to the car, Timmy's daddy said, "Timmy, did you have fun at the beach?" Timmy nodded his head and said, "Yes, I did. I like the part when I splashed in the water." They drove home, happy and tired from their fun day at the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max lived with his owner, a kind man who loved him very much. Max loved his owner too and they played together every day. + +One day, Max saw a small dog who was very distant from his owner. The small dog looked sad and lonely. Max went to talk to the small dog and they started to play together. They had so much fun! + +When Max went back home, his owner asked him where he had been. Max told him about the small dog and how they played together. His owner was happy to hear that Max had made a new friend. + +The moral of the story is that it's always good to discuss with others and make new friends, even if they seem distant from us. Everyone deserves to have a friend and feel happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with beans. She had a big jar full of colorful beans that she loved to pour out and sort into different piles. One day, she found a tiny bean that was different from all the others. It was so cute and adorable, and she wanted to keep it safe. + +Lily decided to put the little bean in a special place where it could be all by itself. She searched all around her room until she found a tiny box that was just the right size. She carefully placed the bean inside and closed the lid. She knew that the bean was special and wanted to keep it safe. + +Days went by, and Lily forgot about the little bean. But one day, she remembered and went to find the box. When she opened it, she was surprised to find that the little bean had grown into a big, beautiful plant that matched all the other beans perfectly. Lily was so happy that she had kept the bean safe and watched it grow into something amazing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, her mommy said, "Lily, we need to wear a mask when we go outside to keep us safe from germs." Lily didn't like the mask because it covered her face, but she listened to her mommy and put it on. + +As they were walking, they saw a charming puppy named Max. Lily wanted to pet him, but her mommy said, "No, we can't touch him right now because we need to keep our distance." Lily was sad, but she understood. + +Suddenly, it started to rain and Lily and her mommy got wet. "We need to go inside and dry off," said her mommy. When they got home, they took off their wet clothes and put on dry ones. Lily felt much better. + +Later that day, they heard a knock on the door. It was Max's owner who said, "I found this charming necklace in my backyard. Did you lose it?" Lily's mommy realized it was Lily's necklace that she had lost while playing outside. Lily was so happy and grateful to have her necklace back. She learned that sometimes we have to make sacrifices, like wearing a mask or not petting a cute puppy, to keep ourselves and others safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a clock in her room that she loved to look at. One day, her mommy came in and said, "Lily, I have some big news. Daddy and I are going to get married!" + +Lily was so happy and excited. She asked, "What does that mean, mommy?" + +"It means that we love each other very much and we want to be together forever," mommy replied. + +Lily thought about it for a moment and said, "That's crazy, but I love it!" + +Mommy laughed and hugged her little girl. From that day on, Lily would always look at her clock and think about how her mommy and daddy were going to be married and live happily ever after. +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 fell down and hurt her knee. It was bleeding and she was crying. + +Her friend, Timmy, saw her crying and suggested they go to the nurse's office. The nurse put a bandage on Lily's knee and it felt better. Lily was happy again and she thanked Timmy for his help. + +Later that day, Lily's mom asked her how she got hurt. Lily told her about falling down in the park. Her mom said that sometimes accidents happen and it's okay. Lily felt better knowing that it was an unknown accident and not her fault. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to eat toast for breakfast every day. He would put butter and jam on his toast and eat it with a big smile on his face. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy was very enthusiastic about playing with Timmy's toys. Timmy was happy to share his toys with Billy, but he wanted to make sure he got them back. So, Timmy asked Billy if he could lend him a toy, but only for a little while. + +Billy was happy to play with Timmy's toy and promised to give it back soon. Timmy's mom made them some toast for a snack and they ate it together while playing with the toys. When it was time for Billy to go home, he gave Timmy back his toy and they said goodbye. Timmy was happy that he could lend his toy to his friend and still have it back to play with later. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun and feel the soft grass under her feet. She loved to swing on the swing and feel the wind in her hair. + +One day, Lily went to the park and saw a big slide. She climbed up and slid down so fast! She enjoyed it so much that she did it again and again. + +As the year went on, the weather became harsh and it was too cold to play outside. Lily missed playing in the park, but she found other things to enjoy like coloring and reading books inside. + +Even though the weather was harsh, Lily knew that the next year would bring more fun and adventures. She couldn't wait to see what was in store for her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet bunny named Snowy. One day, Lily and Snowy were playing outside when they saw a big, scary dog. Snowy got scared and hid behind Lily's legs. + +"Don't worry, Snowy," said Lily. "I will protect you. I won't let the dog hurt you." + +Lily picked up Snowy and held her gently. She walked slowly towards the dog and said, "Hello, dog. Please don't hurt us. We just want to play." + +The dog looked at Lily and Snowy and saw how gentle Lily was holding Snowy. The dog wagged his tail and said, "Okay, I won't hurt you. Let's all be friends." + +Lily and Snowy and the dog played together and had a fun time. After playing, Lily gave Snowy her favorite meal - carrots and lettuce. Snowy was happy and felt safe with Lily. From that day on, the dog and Snowy became friends and Lily knew she could always protect her little bunny. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big village with many houses and trees. One day, a little girl named Lily moved to the village with her family. She felt shy and scared to talk to the other children because she didn't know anyone. + +One day, Lily saw a group of children playing outside. She wanted to join in, but she was too afraid to ask. Suddenly, a boy named Tim saw her and said, "Hi! My name is Tim. What's your name?" Lily was happy that Tim introduced himself to her. + +Tim then introduced Lily to the other children and they all played together. Lily was no longer ashamed and felt happy to have new friends. From that day on, Lily played with the children in the village every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she saw a mosquito flying around her. "Oh no, a mosquito!" she said. + +Suddenly, a powerful gust of wind blew the mosquito away. "Wow, that was strong!" exclaimed Lily. Her dad saw what happened and said, "Yes, the wind is very powerful." + +Later that day, Lily's mom asked her to help fold the laundry. "Can you help me fold these clothes, Lily?" she asked. "Sure, Mommy!" said Lily. She helped her mom fold the clothes and felt very proud of herself. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to take things apart and put them back together. He had a small box where he kept all his junk, like old bolts and screws. + +One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean his room. Timmy didn't want to clean, but he knew he had to. He started to put his toys away, but then he saw his small box of junk. He decided to take it with him to the living room. + +Later that day, Timmy's dad needed a screw to fix the couch. Timmy remembered his box of junk and took it out. He found the perfect screw and gave it to his dad. His dad was so happy and proud of Timmy for being so helpful. From that day on, Timmy always made sure to keep his box of junk close by in case anyone needed something fixed. +Once upon a time, there was a big, hairy dog named Max. Max loved to run and play in the park with his friends. One day, Max saw a little girl dancing in the park and he thought it looked like so much fun! He wanted to dance too. + +Max tried to dance like the little girl, but he was too big and his paws kept getting in the way. The little girl laughed and Max felt embarrassed. But then, the little girl showed Max some new dance moves that were perfect for a big, hairy dog like him. + +Max was so happy! He danced and danced with the little girl until the sun went down. From that day on, Max loved to dance in the park and he always remembered the little girl who showed him how. +Once upon a time, there was a crab named Crabby. Crabby lived in a big ocean with lots of fishes and other sea creatures. One day, Crabby was walking on the beach when he found a big, shiny shell. He picked it up and showed it to his friend, Fishy. + +"Look, Fishy! I found a shell!" said Crabby. + +Fishy looked at the shell and said, "Wow, that's a pretty shell. But why is it wet?" + +Crabby looked at the shell and saw that it was indeed wet. "I don't know. Maybe it was in the water before I found it." + +Crabby decided to rest for a bit and sat down next to the shell. Fishy swam around in the water, but kept coming back to check on Crabby. + +After a while, Crabby got up and said, "I think it's time for me to go home now. I'll see you later, Fishy." + +"Bye, Crabby," said Fishy. "Don't forget your shell!" + +Crabby picked up the shell and walked back to his home in the ocean. He put the shell on a shelf and went to rest for the night. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch the birds fly and the flowers grow. One day, she went to visit her dad at the mechanic shop. There, she saw amazing things! She saw big machines and tools that made loud noises. She watched as the mechanic fixed cars and observed how everything worked. + +Lily was curious and asked the mechanic lots of questions. He explained things to her in a way that she could understand. She thought it was amazing how he knew so much about cars. After a while, Lily's dad finished his work and they went home. + +Lily couldn't stop talking about her visit to the mechanic shop. She told her mom how she observed the mechanic and saw amazing things. From that day on, Lily knew that she wanted to be a mechanic when she grew up. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to drive his toy car around the house. One day, Timmy's mommy told him that he needed a license to drive his toy car outside. + +Timmy didn't know what a license was, so he asked his mommy. "What's a license?" he asked. + +"A license is a special paper that says you can do something. Like drive a car!" his mommy explained. + +"Oh, I see," said Timmy. "I want to complete my license so I can drive my car outside!" + +Timmy's mommy smiled and said, "Okay, let's go get your license so you can drive your car outside and have fun!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small hut in the woods with her mom and dad. Their hut was very modest, but it was cozy and warm. + +One day, Lily's favorite toy went missing. She searched everywhere in the hut, but she couldn't find it. She looked under the bed, in the drawers, and even in the closet. But still, no toy. + +So, Lily decided to search outside. She went into the woods and looked behind the trees and bushes. Finally, she found her toy! She was so happy and ran back to the hut to show her mom and dad. From that day on, Lily knew that if she ever lost something, she just had to search for it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in his backyard. One day, he saw a big blue bush. He went to his mommy and said, "Mommy, look at the big blue bush! It's so pretty!" + +His mommy replied, "Yes, Timmy, it is a beautiful bush. Let's measure how tall it is." They got a ruler and measured the bush. It was five feet tall! + +Timmy was amazed and said, "Wow, that's a really tall bush!" His mommy smiled and said, "Yes, it is. But remember, we must always be careful around bushes and not touch them without permission." + +Timmy nodded his head and said, "Okay, Mommy. I will be careful." From that day on, Timmy loved to measure things and he always remembered to be careful around bushes. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny who lived in a forest. The bunny liked to eat carrots and play with his friends. One day, he found a jar of honey and he was very happy. He opened the jar and started to eat the honey. Suddenly, a bee came and tried to bite the bunny. The bunny got scared and ran away. + +Later that day, the bunny saw a deaf mouse who was lost in the forest. The bunny tried to help the mouse, but he couldn't hear the bunny's voice. The bunny wanted to show the mouse the jar of honey, but the bee was still there and tried to bite the bunny again. The bunny got scared and ran away. + +The bunny felt sad because he couldn't help the deaf mouse. He went back to the jar of honey and tried to take it to the mouse. But the bee was still there and this time it bit the bunny. The bunny got very sick and couldn't move. The deaf mouse found the bunny and tried to help him, but it was too late. The bunny had died. The deaf mouse was very sad and didn't know what to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside in her backyard. One day, she saw a big tower in her neighbor's yard. She wanted to see what was at the top of the tower, so she took a step towards it. + +As she got closer, she felt uncomfortable because the tower was very tall. But she didn't want to give up, so she took another step and another step until she finally reached the top. When she got there, she saw a beautiful view of the whole neighborhood. + +Lily was very happy that she didn't give up and took all those steps to see the view. From that day on, she liked to take steps towards things that seemed scary or uncomfortable because she knew that she could do it if she tried. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety was a happy bird that loved to fly around and play with his friends. One day, while Tweety was flying, he found a unique twig on the ground. It was different from any other twig he had ever seen before. + +Tweety flew back to his friends and showed them the twig. "Look at this twig I found! It's so unique!" he said. His friends were impressed and wanted to see it up close. + +As they were passing the twig around, one of Tweety's friends accidentally dropped it. Tweety quickly flew down and caught the twig before it hit the ground. "Phew, I almost lost my balance!" he said, feeling relieved. + +From that day on, Tweety always made sure to balance himself carefully when holding the unique twig. And whenever he flew around with it, his friends would always admire it and say, "That twig is really special, Tweety." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard, where she had a shiny copper penny that she owned. It was her favorite thing in the whole world because it was so pretty and shiny. + +One day, Lily's friend came to visit and saw the copper penny. She asked if she could have it, but Lily said no because it was hers. Her friend got upset and left. + +Lily felt bad and wanted to make her friend happy, so she decided to give her the penny. But when she went to get it, she saw that it was gone. Someone had taken it! + +Lily was sad and learned that it's not always good to give away things that you own. It's important to keep your things safe and not let others take them. The perfect penny was gone forever, and Lily learned a valuable lesson. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily wanted to wear her favorite brown blouse to her friend's party. She asked her mommy, "Can you help me prepare for the party?" + +Mommy replied, "Of course, my dear. Let's get your brown blouse out of the closet." + +Lily smiled and said, "I love my brown blouse. It's so pretty!" Mommy helped Lily put on her blouse and said, "You look beautiful, my sweet girl." + +Lily was happy and ready for the party. She hugged her mommy and said, "Thank you for helping me prepare. I love you!" +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Blue. Blue was very kind and loved to sing songs in the morning. One day, while Blue was flying in the sky, he saw a feather on the ground. He picked it up and kept it with him. + +Later that day, Blue met his friend Red. Red was surprised to see the feather with Blue. Blue explained that he found it on the ground and thought it was pretty. Red thought that was very kind of Blue to keep it. + +From that day on, Blue and Red went on many adventures together, and Blue always kept the feather with him as a reminder of their friendship. They sang songs, played games, and had lots of fun. And every time they saw the feather, it was a happy surprise for both of them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat ice cream, but her mom said she could only have it as a treat. One day, Lily's friend, Tommy, came over to play. + +Tommy said, "I want ice cream, can we have some?" + +Lily replied, "I don't know, my mom said it's not good to eat too much ice cream or we'll get sick." + +Tommy said, "But I really want some, can't we just take some from the freezer?" + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "No, that wouldn't be right. It's not our ice cream, we didn't buy it. Plus, it might be spoiled if we take it out of the freezer." + +Tommy realized that Lily was right and said, "You're a good friend, Lily. Thanks for not inviting me to do something wrong. Let's go play instead." + +The moral of the story is that it's important to do the right thing, even when it's hard. And it's always better to play with your friends than to get in trouble. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing in the rain, but her mom always told her to come inside when she got wet. Lily didn't like this, but she knew her mom's opinion was important. + +One day, Lily went outside to play in the rain and forgot to wear her raincoat. She didn't feel wet at first, but soon her clothes started to feel heavy and her hair was dripping. She knew her mom would be upset, so she ran inside to dry off. + +Lily's mom helped her dry off and gave her some warm clothes to wear. Lily felt better, but she knew she had made a weak choice by not wearing her raincoat. From then on, she always made sure to wear it when playing in the rain. +Once upon a time, there was a curious little girl named Lily. She loved to explore and discover new things. One day, she found a big box with colorful paper and ribbons. She was so excited to see what was inside! + +Lily tried to unwrap the box, but it was too hard for her little hands. She asked her mom for help, but her mom was busy cooking dinner. Lily decided to wait until her mom was finished. + +Finally, Lily's mom came to help her unwrap the box. They were both very excited to see what was inside. But when they opened the box, they found a scary monster! The monster jumped out and scared Lily and her mom. They screamed and ran away. + +From that day on, Lily was afraid of boxes and never wanted to unwrap anything again. She learned that sometimes things are not what they seem, and it's important to be careful. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very tired because he stayed up too late playing with his toys. He went to bed and closed his eyes to sleep. + +But then, Timmy heard a noise. He looked around and saw a big monster in his room! The monster had sharp teeth and big claws. Timmy was scared and tried to run away, but the monster grabbed him with its big, strong arms. + +Timmy regretted staying up so late and not listening to his parents when they told him to go to bed early. He wished he had gone to bed when he was supposed to. But it was too late now. The monster took Timmy away and he was never seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie had an enormous body and strong muscles. She loved to play in the jungle with her animal friends. One day, while Ellie was walking on a slippery path, she slipped and fell down. She hurt her muscle and couldn't stand up. Her animal friends heard her cry and rushed to help her. They used their strong muscles to lift Ellie up and carried her to a safe place. Ellie was very grateful to her friends and promised to be more careful on slippery paths from then on. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toy cars and trucks. One day, Lily's favorite yellow car broke. She was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Lily's mom saw her crying and asked her what was wrong. Lily showed her the broken car and said, "It's broken, Mommy. Can you fix it?" Her mom said, "I can't fix it, but I have an idea. Let's go to the store and get a new vehicle for you to play with." + +Lily was so happy and excited. At the store, she saw many different vehicles, but she couldn't decide which one to get. Her mom said, "How about we get a big red truck? It can support all your other toy cars and trucks." Lily loved the idea and picked out the red truck. + +When they got home, Lily put all her other toy cars and trucks in the back of the red truck. She was so happy that she had a new vehicle to play with and that it could support all her other toys. From that day on, Lily played with her new red truck every day and never forgot how her mom helped her when her favorite car was broken. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play basketball with his friends. Timmy had a basketball that was very smooth and bouncy. He would dribble the ball and shoot it into the hoop. + +One day, Timmy's friend Johnny got hurt and had to go to the hospital. Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. His mom told him to pray for Johnny to get better. Timmy didn't know what praying was, but his mom explained that it was like talking to God and asking for help. + +So, Timmy closed his eyes and said a little prayer for Johnny. He asked God to make him feel better soon. The next day, Johnny was feeling much better and was able to come back and play basketball with Timmy and their friends. Timmy was so happy and grateful that his friend was okay. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big teddy bear that she loved to play with. One day, Lily was sad because she couldn't lift her teddy bear. + +Her mom noticed that Lily was sad and asked, "What's wrong, sweetie?" + +Lily replied, "My teddy bear is too heavy. I can't lift him." + +Her mom said, "Let's find a way to make it easier for you to lift him." + +Together, they found a small step stool that Lily could stand on to lift her teddy bear. Lily was happy again and gave her mom a big hug. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the mud and get her clothes dirty. One day, Lily's mom told her it was time for dinner and she needed to come inside. + +Lily said, "Mommy, can I please wait a little longer? I want to play some more." + +Her mom said, "No, it's getting late and you need to come inside now." + +Lily didn't want to go inside yet, so she told her mom a lie. She said, "But mommy, I need to find my toy. It's lost in the mud!" + +Her mom knew Lily was lying, but she let her keep looking for a few more minutes. Finally, Lily found her toy and came inside for dinner. + +After dinner, Lily took a bath to clean off all the dirt from playing outside. She felt happy and clean again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to cook with her mommy in the kitchen. One day, Lily put on her apron and asked her mommy if she could help make cookies. + +Her mommy was enthusiastic and said, "Yes, Lily! Let's make chocolate chip cookies." They mixed the ingredients together and put the cookies in the oven to bake. + +Suddenly, the oven started to freeze and the cookies wouldn't cook. Lily asked her mommy, "Why won't the cookies cook?" Her mommy replied, "The oven is broken, we need to wait for it to unfreeze." + +Lily was sad that they couldn't eat the cookies right away, but her mommy said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can still have fun and make more cookies when the oven is fixed." And they continued to cook together, happily wearing their aprons. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to school, but one day she became very bored in class. Her teacher was writing on the blackboard with a white chalk. Lily wished she could draw on the blackboard too, but she didn't know how. + +Suddenly, the chalk became very small and fell on the floor. The teacher asked if anyone wanted to draw on the blackboard. Lily raised her hand and the teacher gave her the chalk. She drew a beautiful flower and everyone in the class loved it. From that day on, Lily was never bored in class again. She loved drawing on the blackboard and became very good at it. +Once upon a time, there was a brave girl named Lily. She lived in a house with a big window. One day, Lily wanted to use the window to see outside. She climbed up on a chair and looked out. She saw a bird flying in the sky and a cat walking on the street. Lily was happy she could use the window to see all the things outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very smart and loved to draw. One day, she drew a big mark on the wall with her crayon. Her mom saw it and sighed. + +Mom: "Lily, why did you draw on the wall?" + +Lily: "I wanted to make a pretty picture." + +Mom: "Well, drawing on the wall is not a good idea. Let's clean it up together." + +Lily helped her mom clean the mark off the wall. She felt bad for making a mess, but her mom told her it was okay and that she could draw on paper instead. From that day on, Lily always drew on paper and became even smarter with her art. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a country with her family. One day, Lily's mom said, "We're going on a trip!" Lily was so excited! She packed her bag with her favorite toys and clothes. + +As they drove, Lily saw many trees and animals. "Look, a bird!" she said. "Yes, they're very pretty," her dad replied. Lily was persistent about seeing more animals, so they stopped at a park. They saw ducks, squirrels, and even a deer! Lily was so happy. + +At night, they arrived at their cabin. Lily was excited to sleep in a new place. As they sat around the campfire, Lily asked, "Can we come back here again?" Her mom replied, "Of course, we can come back anytime!" Lily was so happy and couldn't wait to come back to the country. +Once upon a time, there was a bee named Buzz. Buzz lived in a big garden with lots of flowers. One day, Buzz met his friend Lily, a butterfly. + +"Hi, Buzz! What are you doing today?" asked Lily. + +"I am going to celebrate my birthday with my family," replied Buzz. + +"Wow, that's great! How old are you turning?" asked Lily. + +"I am turning three years old," said Buzz. + +Lily smiled and said, "Happy birthday, Buzz! I hope you have a wonderful time with your family." + +Buzz thanked Lily and flew away to his distant hive to celebrate with his family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite pen that she loved to draw with. One day, she lost her pen and started to cry. Her mom saw her crying and came to comfort her. + +"Don't worry, Lily," said her mom. "We can get a new pen. Maybe we can find a cheap one at the store." + +Lily stopped crying and smiled. She felt better knowing that she could get a new pen. They went to the store and found a cheap pen that Lily liked. She was so happy to have a new pen to draw with. + +From that day on, Lily took good care of her pen and never lost it again. She would always remember how her mom comforted her when she was sad and helped her find a new pen to draw with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a furry cat named Mittens. One day, Lily's mom showed her a book of poems. Lily loved the pictures in the book and asked her mom to read a poem. + +Mom said, "Lily, you can choose which poem you want me to read." + +Lily looked at the book and saw a poem about a cat. She said, "Mom, read the poem about the cat!" + +Mom read the poem and Lily loved it. She hugged Mittens and said, "I love you, Mittens. You are my furry friend." + +The moral of the story is that it's important to choose what makes you happy, just like Lily chose the poem about the cat. +Once upon a time, there was a furry seal who lived in the ocean. One day, the seal saw a little girl playing on the beach. The seal wanted to play too, so it swam to the shore and demanded to play with the girl. + +The girl was scared at first, but then she saw that the seal was friendly. They played together for a long time, throwing a ball back and forth. The seal was very good at catching the ball with its furry flippers. + +When it was time for the girl to go home, she said goodbye to the seal and promised to come back and play again. The seal was happy and went back to its home in the ocean, feeling grateful for the new friend it had made. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a special toy box with a lock on it. One day, Lily wanted to see her favorite toy, but she couldn't find the key to the lock. She looked everywhere, but it was nowhere to be found. + +Feeling miserable, Lily sat down and thought for a moment. Suddenly, she had an idea! She decided to peek through the keyhole to see if she could spot the key. She got up and walked over to her toy box, and sure enough, she saw the key sitting on the bottom of the box. + +Lily was so happy that she found the key. She unlocked the box and took out her favorite toy, a teddy bear. She hugged it tightly and smiled from ear to ear. From that day on, she made sure to keep the key in a safe place so she wouldn't have to feel miserable again. +Once upon a time, there was a little car named Zoom. Zoom loved to go fast and speed around the house. One day, Zoom saw a toy train with a broken wheel. The train couldn't move and needed an operation to fix it. + +Zoom knew he had to help the train. He drove over to the train and asked what was wrong. The train said it needed a new wheel. Zoom had an idea! He could use his crazy speed to go get a new wheel from the toy store. + +So, Zoom zoomed off to the toy store as fast as he could. He found a new wheel and brought it back to the train. The operation was a success and the train was so happy! Zoom felt proud that he could help his friend. From that day on, the train and Zoom were the best of friends and would go on crazy adventures together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and sing songs. One day, Timmy's mom brought home a big piano. Timmy was so happy to see the piano and he played on it all day. + +The next day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy thought the piano was stupid and didn't want to play with it. Timmy was sad that Billy didn't like his piano, but he still played on it all the time. + +One day, while Timmy was playing the piano, he heard a loud noise. He looked up and saw that the piano was falling towards him. Timmy tried to move out of the way, but he couldn't. The piano fell on top of him and he got hurt. + +Timmy's mom came running in and observed what had happened. She called for help, but it was too late. Timmy had been hurt too badly and he didn't make it. Timmy's mom was very sad and wished that Timmy had never played on the stupid piano. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and get dirty. He would roll around in the dirt and splash in puddles until he was very wet and very dirty. + +One day, Timmy's mom urged him to come inside and take a bath. But Timmy didn't want to stop playing outside. He thought being wet and dirty was so much fun! + +Eventually, Timmy's mom had to pick him up and carry him inside. She put him in the bathtub and washed all the dirt off of him. Timmy didn't like being clean at first, but then he realized how nice it felt to be fresh and not dirty anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat potatoes for dinner. One day, Timmy's mom cooked him a big potato for dinner. Timmy was so happy and said, "Yummy! This potato looks delicious!" + +But then, Timmy started to feel funny. He felt like he needed to sneeze. "Achoo!" Timmy sneezed so hard that his potato flew off his plate and onto the floor. "Oh no!" cried Timmy. + +His mom came into the room and asked, "What happened, Timmy?" Timmy replied, "I sneezed and my potato flew away!" His mom laughed and said, "Don't worry, we can get you another potato. But next time, cover your mouth when you sneeze!" Timmy nodded his head and said, "Okay, Mom. I will remember to cover my mouth next time." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very eager to go outside and play with his friends. But before he could go, his mom gave him a pill to take. Timmy didn't like the taste of the pill, but he took it anyway because he knew it would make him feel better. + +As Timmy played with his friends, he started to feel sick. He wished he hadn't taken the pill. His friends noticed that he wasn't feeling well and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told them about the pill and how it made him feel sick. + +His friends tried to help him, but they didn't know what to do. Timmy's mom came outside and saw that he wasn't feeling well. She took him to the doctor, but it was too late. Timmy had a bad reaction to the pill and he didn't make it. + +Timmy's friends were very sad that he was gone. They wished they could have done something to help him. Timmy's mom was also very sad. She wished she had never given him the pill. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat candy. One day, Lily's mom took her to a toy store. Lily saw a doll that she really liked. It was very unique and had pretty clothes. + +Lily's mom asked the store worker to recommend some toys for little girls. The worker showed them some games and puzzles, but Lily really wanted the doll. So, her mom signed a paper and they bought the doll. Lily was so happy and hugged the doll tightly. + +When they got home, Lily showed the doll to her friends. They all said it was very pretty and unique. Lily was proud of her new toy and played with it every day. She even took the doll to bed with her at night. From that day on, Lily recommended the doll to all her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to race his toy cars on the floor. One day, he saw a yellow car in the toy store and he wanted it so badly. + +Timmy's mom took him to the store and they saw the yellow car in the window. Timmy shouted, "Mommy, I want the yellow car! Can we buy it, please?" + +His mom said, "Let's see if we have enough money in the freezer at home." They went home and checked the freezer. There was enough money to buy the yellow car! Timmy was so happy and he raced his new car all around the house. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play in his backyard. One day, he found a little birdie that was hurt and couldn't fly. Timmy was sad and wanted to help the birdie. He asked his mommy what to do. + +His mommy said, "Let's bury the birdie in the ground so it can rest." Timmy didn't understand what "bury" meant, so his mommy explained it to him. She said, "It means we put the birdie in a hole in the ground and cover it up with dirt." + +Timmy and his mommy dug a hole and put the birdie inside. Timmy put some flowers on top of the hole to make it pretty. He said, "I hope the birdie is happy in its new home." His mommy said, "Yes, it's a nice high place for the birdie to rest." Timmy smiled and said, "I'll come visit the birdie every week to say hello." +Once upon a time, there was a pretty butterfly named Bella. She loved to fly around and play with her friends. One day, she saw a little flame flickering in the grass. Bella’s friend, a ladybug named Lily, warned her not to go near the flame because it could hurt her. + +But Bella wanted to be brave and explore. She flew closer and closer to the flame until she accidentally touched it with her wing. The flame grew bigger and bigger until it burned all of Bella’s pretty wings. Lily tried to encourage Bella, but she was too hurt to fly anymore. + +From that day on, Bella couldn’t fly or play with her friends. She had to stay on a flower all alone. Bella learned that even though she wanted to be brave, sometimes it’s better to listen to your friends and stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went for a walk in the forest. She saw a big sack on the ground. It was scary because she didn't know what was inside. + +Suddenly, a man appeared and asked her what she was doing. Lily told him about the sack and how she was scared. The man opened the sack and out came a cute little puppy! + +Lily was so happy and thanked the man. But then, another man came and said the puppy belonged to him. They argued about who the puppy belonged to. Lily didn't like the conflict and started to cry. + +The first man saw how upset Lily was and decided to let her keep the puppy. Lily was overjoyed and hugged her new furry friend. She continued her walk with her new puppy and felt very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. They played on the swings and the slide. Then, they saw a big tree with a unique shape. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, said, "Wow, that tree looks funny!" + +Lily replied, "Yes, it's very unique!" + +Suddenly, Lily started to yawn. She said, "I'm getting tired. Let's sit down by the well." + +So, they sat by the well and drank some water. They talked and laughed until it was time to go home. Lily had a lot of fun at the park with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect mint candies and keep them in a jar. One day, she accidentally dropped the jar and it broke into many pieces. Lily was sad because the jar was very fragile and special to her. + +Her mom saw her crying and asked her what happened. Lily said, "My jar broke, and all my mints are gone." Her mom gave her a big hug and said, "Don't worry, we can get you a new jar. But remember, things can be fragile, so we need to be careful with them." + +Later that day, Lily and her mom went to the store and found a new jar. Lily was so happy that she started to wave it around. Her mom reminded her to be careful and not to drop it. Lily promised to take good care of her new jar and her mint candies. +Once upon a time, there was a man who was very rich. He had a big house and many toys. He liked to row his boat in the river. He would go every day and row his boat. He was happy. + +One day, he went to row his boat, but he forgot his life jacket. He thought it would be okay. He rowed his boat, but then he fell into the water. He could not swim. He tried to shout for help, but nobody was there. He drowned and could not be saved. + +The people in the town were sad that the rich man had died. They remembered him as a happy man who liked to row his boat. They learned that it is important to always be safe and take care of yourself. +Once upon a time, there was a little monkey who loved to eat oranges. He was very clumsy and always fell from the trees. One day, he saw a big, juicy orange on a high branch. He tried to climb up to get it, but he fell and hurt his leg. + +The little monkey was sad and couldn't eat the orange. He realized that being too clumsy can be dangerous. He decided to be more careful and practice climbing. + +But one day, he forgot his promise and tried to climb a tall tree again. He fell and hurt himself badly. The other animals came to help him, but it was too late. The little monkey had learned a hard lesson - being clumsy can have bad consequences. + +The moral of the story is to be careful and not take unnecessary risks. +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight named Jack. Jack had a sword that was shiny and sharp. He loved to play with it and show it to his friends. + +One day, Jack was walking in the forest and he stumbled on a rock. He fell down and his sword flew out of his hand. Jack was sad because his sword was not tidy anymore. It had dirt and leaves on it. + +Jack decided to clean his sword. He found a river and washed it with water. Then he used a cloth to make it tidy again. Now, Jack's sword was shiny and clean. He felt happy and proud of himself. +Once upon a time, there was a big, huge bear who lived in the forest. One night, he went out to find some berries to eat. As he was walking, he saw a little rabbit who was lost. + +The bear asked, "What's wrong little rabbit?" + +"I'm lost, can you help me find my way home?" replied the rabbit. + +The bear said, "Sure, I can help you. Let's spread out and look for your home." + +So, the bear and the rabbit spread out and looked for the rabbit's home. After a while, they found it and the rabbit was very happy. The bear said goodbye and went back to his cave for the night. From that night on, the bear and the rabbit were good friends and would often spread out to explore the forest together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite toy was a little teddy bear named Teddy. One day, Lily and Teddy were playing hide and seek when Teddy suddenly disappeared. Lily looked everywhere but she couldn't find Teddy. She felt frustrated and sad. + +Lily's mommy came into her room and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her mommy that Teddy was lost and she couldn't find him. Her mommy told her not to worry and that they would find him together. They looked under the bed, under the pillows and in the toy chest, but Teddy was nowhere to be found. + +As they were looking around, Lily noticed something glowing in the corner of the room. She went over to investigate and found Teddy! He was under the lamp and the light was making him glow. Lily was so happy to have found Teddy and she hugged him tightly. From that day on, Lily made sure to always check under the lamp when she was playing hide and seek with Teddy. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly woman who loved to go camping. She had a tent that she would take with her on all her trips. One day, she went to set up her tent in the forest. As she was setting up her tent, she saw a little girl walking by. + +"Hi there!" said the elderly woman. "What are you doing here all by yourself?" + +"I'm looking for my mommy," said the little girl. + +"Don't worry, I'll help you find her," said the elderly woman kindly. + +Suddenly, the little girl blinked her eyes and saw her mommy walking towards them. She ran to her mommy and hugged her tightly. + +"Thank you for helping me find my mommy," said the little girl happily. + +"Anytime," said the elderly woman with a smile. "Now, let's go enjoy the beautiful nature around us and have a fun camping trip!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch cartoons on TV all day long. One day, her mom took her to her office. Lily was very impatient and wanted to go home to watch her cartoons again. + +But then, her mom showed her around the office and introduced her to all the people who worked there. Lily saw how hard they worked and how important their jobs were. She realized that they didn't have time to watch cartoons all day like she did. + +Lily learned that it's important to work hard and be patient. She also learned that there are many important things to do besides watching TV. From that day on, she tried to be more patient and helpful like the people in her mom's office. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and eat yummy snacks. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a knife to cut his apple. Timmy was happy to have the knife, but he didn't know how to use it safely. + +Timmy's mom told him to keep the knife away from his face and fingers. Timmy said he would, but he didn't listen. He played with the knife and accidentally cut his finger. It hurt and made him miserable. + +Timmy learned a lesson that day. He realized he should have listened to his mom and kept the knife away from his fingers. From then on, he promised to be more careful with sharp things. But it was too late, and his finger hurt for a long time. The moral of the story is to always listen to your parents and keep yourself safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden and pick flowers. One day, she found a shiny crown in the dirt. It was so pretty and made her feel like a princess. She put it on her head and danced around. + +Suddenly, the world around her started to shrink. The trees got smaller, the flowers got tiny, and even the sun looked far away. Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. She tried to take off the crown, but it wouldn't come off. + +As the world around her got smaller and smaller, Lily started to feel very cold. She shivered and wished she had never found the crown. Finally, everything was so small that Lily couldn't see anything at all. She was lost and alone in a tiny world. + +Sadly, Lily stayed lost forever, never able to take off the crown or return to her normal size. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Mittens. Mittens liked to sleep all day and didn't like to play with toys. One day, Mittens saw a big bowl of powder on the table. Mittens wondered what it was and decided to investigate. + +Mittens jumped onto the table and sniffed the powder. It smelled funny, but Mittens was curious. Suddenly, Mittens sneezed and the powder went everywhere! Mittens was covered in white powder and looked very silly. + +Mittens didn't feel lazy anymore, he felt energized and started to play with the powder. He rolled around in it and made a big mess. Mittens had so much fun that he forgot all about being lazy. From that day on, Mittens was always curious and loved to explore new things. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Tom. Tom always slept and never did any work. One day, Tom's friend asked him to help with the cooking. Tom said no because he was too lazy. + +His friend told him, "Tom, if you don't help, we won't have enough sauce for everyone." Tom didn't care and went back to sleep. + +Later that day, when everyone was eating, they realized there wasn't enough sauce. Tom's friend was sad and everyone was hungry. Tom felt bad and realized that he should have helped. From that day on, Tom promised to never be lazy again and always help his friends. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to help others, even if you feel lazy. And always remember, if you don't help, the number of people who will be happy will be less. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a folder that was very important to her. One day, Lily's friend, Timmy, came to visit her. + +"Hi Lily! What are you doing?" Timmy asked. + +"I'm looking at my important folder," Lily replied. + +"What's inside the folder?" Timmy asked. + +"Important papers and drawings," Lily said. + +Timmy was curious and asked if he could see what was inside. Lily opened the folder and showed Timmy all her special papers and drawings. They both had fun looking at them together. + +After Timmy left, Lily put her folder away safely. She was happy to have shared her important folder with her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she found a big green leaf on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mommy. + +Her mommy said, "Let's take it home and mix it with some paint. We can make a silly picture!" + +Lily thought that was a great idea. They went home and got some paint. They mixed the paint with the leaf and made a silly picture of a frog. Lily was so happy with her new picture that she hung it up on the fridge. + +From that day on, Lily loved to find new things to mix with paint and make silly pictures. She even made a picture of her mommy with a leaf hat! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore the world around her. One day, Lily went outside to play in the snow. It was very cold and everything was icy. She walked carefully so she wouldn't slip and fall. + +Lily saw a rock and picked it up. She examined it closely, looking at all the bumps and colors. She wondered about its history, where it came from and how it got there. + +As she continued her walk, she found an old book lying in the snow. It was filled with pictures and stories from a long time ago. Lily looked at the pictures and read the words, trying to learn about the history of the people who lived before her. + +Lily was happy to have found such interesting things outside. She went back inside to warm up and tell her family about her icy adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the store with her mom to buy some paper for her art project. They found a big roll of paper that was perfect for her project. + +After they finished shopping, they went to a restaurant for lunch. Lily's mom ordered some spicy chicken wings. Lily tried one and her mouth felt hot! She drank some water to cool down. + +When they got home, Lily unrolled the paper and started drawing. She drew a picture of a happy family eating chicken wings. She was proud of her artwork and showed it to her mom. Her mom loved it and put it on the fridge for everyone to see. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to draw. She drew pictures of flowers, animals, and even her family. One day, Lily's mom bought her a bright frame to put her favorite drawing in. + +Lily was so happy and excited to put her drawing in the frame. She took the drawing and tried to put it in the frame, but it didn't match. She tried again and again, but it just wouldn't fit. + +Lily's mom tried to help her, but they just couldn't get the drawing to fit in the frame. Lily started to cry and said, "I wanted my drawing to go in the pretty frame." Sadly, Lily had to put her drawing away and couldn't show it to anyone. + +The end. +One day, Tom and Lily went for a walk with their big dog, Rex. They liked to walk in the park and see the trees and flowers. Rex liked to run and sniff and bark. + +But today, they saw something new in the park. It was a big sack, and it was moving. Tom and Lily were curious. They wanted to see what was in the sack. Rex wanted to see too. He ran to the sack and started to pull it with his teeth. + +"Rex, stop!" Tom shouted. "You don't know what's in there!" + +But Rex did not stop. He ripped the sack open. And out came a fierce cat. The cat was angry and scared. It hissed and scratched at Rex. Rex yelped and ran away. + +"Meow!" the cat said. "Go away! This is my home!" + +Tom and Lily felt sorry for the cat. They saw that the sack had some food and a blanket inside. Someone had left the cat in the park. + +"Hello, cat," Lily said softly. "We are sorry. We did not mean to scare you. Do you want to be our friend?" + +The cat looked at Lily. She saw that Lily was kind and gentle. She calmed down and purred. + +"Meow," the cat said. "Yes, I want to be your friend. But I don't like dogs." + +Tom and Lily smiled. They decided to take the cat home with them. They put the food and the blanket in the sack and carried it. Rex followed them, but he kept his distance from the cat. + +They named the cat Sack. Sack was happy to have a new home and new friends. Rex was happy too, but he learned to be careful around fierce cats. +Ben and Mia are playing with stickers. They have many stickers of animals, cars, stars and flowers. They like to stick them on their books, toys and clothes. Ben finds a label that says "sharp". He does not know what it means, but he likes the red color and the shape of the letters. + +"Look, Mia, I have a sharp label!" he says, showing it to his sister. + +"What is sharp?" Mia asks, curious. + +"I don't know, but it is pretty. Can I stick it on your hair?" Ben says, smiling. + +"No, Ben, don't do that! It might hurt me!" Mia says, scared. + +But Ben does not listen. He runs to Mia and tries to stick the label on her hair. Mia screams and moves away, but Ben is faster. He presses the label on her hair, but it is not a normal label. It is a label with a wide blade inside, and it cuts Mia's hair and scalp. Mia cries and bleeds. Ben drops the label and sees what he has done. He is shocked and sorry. + +"Mia, Mia, I'm sorry, I didn't know, I didn't mean to hurt you!" he says, sobbing. + +But Mia does not answer. She is too hurt and scared. She runs to their mom and shows her the wound. Their mom is angry and worried. She takes Mia to the doctor and calls Ben's dad. Ben is in big trouble. He has to say sorry to Mia and to his mom and dad. He has to throw away all his stickers and labels. He has to learn what sharp means and why it is dangerous. He has to be more careful and kind with his sister. He feels very bad and sad. He wishes he never found the sharp label. +Lily and Sam liked to play in the garden. They liked to run and jump and laugh. They liked to look for bugs and flowers and rocks. One day, they saw a cricket on the grass. It was brown and shiny and had long legs. + +"Look, a cricket!" Lily said. "Let's catch it!" + +They ran after the cricket, but it was very fast. It hopped and skipped and hid. Lily and Sam tried to be quiet and careful, but the cricket always got away. + +"Wait, I have an idea!" Sam said. He got a jar and a lid from the house. He put some grass and leaves in the jar. "Let's make a home for the cricket. Maybe it will like it and come inside." + +They put the jar on the ground near the cricket. They waited and watched. The cricket saw the jar. It paused and looked. It seemed curious. It moved closer and closer. + +"Shh, don't scare it!" Lily whispered. "Be ready to put the lid on!" + +The cricket hopped on the grass. It reached the jar. It climbed on the leaves. It went inside. + +"Now!" Sam shouted. He put the lid on the jar. He and Lily cheered. They caught the cricket! + +They picked up the jar and looked at the cricket. It was still and quiet. It looked sad. + +"Maybe it doesn't like the jar," Lily said. "Maybe it misses its friends and family." + +Sam nodded. He felt sorry for the cricket. He opened the lid and let the cricket go. It jumped out of the jar and back to the grass. It chirped and hopped away. + +"Bye, cricket!" Lily and Sam said. "Thank you for playing with us!" + +They smiled and waved. They were happy to see the cricket happy. They went back to the house and told their mom about their adventure. They had fun in the garden. +Ben and Lily were hungry. They wanted to eat a sandwich. Mommy made them a sandwich with cheese and ham. She cut it in two and gave one half to Ben and one half to Lily. She said, "Be careful, don't jump with your sandwich. You might drop it or make a mess." + +Ben and Lily said, "Okay, Mommy." They took their sandwich and went to the backyard. They saw a big trampoline. They liked to jump on the trampoline. It was fun and bouncy. They forgot what Mommy said. They said, "Let's jump with our sandwich!" + +They put their sandwich in their mouth and climbed on the trampoline. They started to jump. They jumped high and low. They laughed and shouted. They were not quiet. They did not see the dog. + +The dog was hungry too. He smelled the sandwich. He ran to the backyard. He saw Ben and Lily jumping on the trampoline. He saw the sandwich in their mouth. He wanted the sandwich. He barked and jumped. + +He jumped on the trampoline. He bumped into Ben and Lily. They fell down. They dropped their sandwich. The dog grabbed the sandwich. He ate it fast. He ate both halves. He did not share. + +Ben and Lily cried. They were hungry and sad. They had no sandwich. They had a mess. They had a dog. Mommy heard them cry. She came to the backyard. She saw what happened. She was not happy. She said, "I told you, don't jump with your sandwich. Now you have no sandwich and a big problem. You have to clean the trampoline and the dog. And you have to say sorry to the dog. He did not know better. You did." + +The end. +Lily and her mom went to the shop. Lily liked the shop. It had many toys and books and clothes. Lily saw a doll with long hair and a pink dress. She wanted the doll. + +"Mom, can I have the doll?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe, Lily. How much is it?" Mom said. + +Lily looked at the tag. It had a number and a sign. Lily did not know what they meant. + +"I don't know, Mom. It has a four and a line and a nine," Lily said. + +Mom smiled. She took the doll and looked at the tag. + +"That means it costs four dollars and ninety-nine cents, Lily. That's not too much. Do you have any money?" Mom said. + +Lily nodded. She had a piggy bank at home. She saved her money for something special. She thought the doll was special. It was unique. It had blue eyes and a star on its cheek. Lily did not see any other doll like that. + +"I have money, Mom. I have more than four and nine. Can I buy the doll?" Lily said. + +"Sure, Lily. But you have to be careful with your money. You can't buy everything you see. You have to save some for later," Mom said. + +Lily agreed. She was happy. She hugged the doll. She wanted to go home and play with it. She followed Mom to the counter. She gave the money to the lady. The lady gave her a bag and a receipt. Lily thanked the lady. + +Lily and Mom left the shop. They walked to the car. Lily held the bag with the doll. She was excited. She did not see the rock on the sidewalk. She stumbled and fell. The bag flew out of her hand. The doll rolled on the street. + +Lily cried. She was scared. She hurt her knee. She thought the doll was gone. She looked at the street. She saw a big truck coming. The truck was fast and loud. It was near the doll. + +"Mom, help! The doll!" Lily screamed. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play with their red cart. They fill the cart with toys, books and rocks. They push the cart around the yard and have fun. + +One day, Mom says, "Tom and Jen, it is time to clean your cart. It is very dirty. You need to put away your things and wash the cart with water and soap." + +Tom and Jen do not want to clean. They say, "No, Mom, we want to play more. Cleaning is boring. We will do it later." + +Mom says, "If you do not clean your cart now, you will not have dessert after dinner. Cleaning is important. It shows you care about your things and respect your home." + +Tom and Jen think about dessert. They like dessert. They do not want to miss it. They say, "OK, Mom, we will clean our cart. We are sorry for being lazy. We will be more responsible." + +Tom and Jen put away their toys, books and rocks. They take the cart to the hose. They wash the cart with water and soap. They dry the cart with a towel. They make the cart shiny and clean. + +Mom sees them and smiles. She says, "Good job, Tom and Jen. You did a great job cleaning your cart. I am proud of you. You can have dessert now. You have earned it." + +Tom and Jen are happy. They thank Mom and enjoy their dessert. They learn that cleaning is not so bad. It is a way of showing gratitude and love. They decide to clean their cart more often. They are good friends. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play together in the park. They share their toys and snacks. They are happy. + +One day, some big kids come to the park. They are loud and mean. They say they want to play war. They take some sticks and stones and throw them at Tom and Anna. They say Tom and Anna are the enemy. They are dangerous. + +Tom and Anna are scared. They run away from the big kids. They hide behind a tree. They hug each other. + +"Are you okay?" Tom asks Anna. + +"I'm okay. Are you okay?" Anna asks Tom. + +"I'm okay. But I don't like war. War is bad. War hurts people. War makes people separate." Tom says. + +"I don't like war either. War is sad. War makes people angry. War makes people lonely." Anna says. + +"Can we go home?" Tom asks Anna. + +"Yes, let's go home. Home is safe. Home is good. Home is where we belong." Anna says. + +They hold hands and walk to their homes. They say goodbye and promise to play again tomorrow. They are friends. They are happy. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play in the farm. They liked to feed the cows, chase the chickens and pet the sheep. But they did not like the pig. The pig was grumpy and dirty and always made loud noises. + +One day, Lily and Tom found a big apple under a tree. They both wanted to eat it, but they did not want to share it. They started to quarrel and pull the apple from each other. + +"Give me the apple, it is mine!" Lily said. + +"No, it is mine, I saw it first!" Tom said. + +They did not notice the pig who was watching them from behind a fence. The pig was hungry and wanted the apple too. He saw his chance and ran towards them. He snatched the apple from their hands and ran away. + +Lily and Tom were shocked and angry. They looked at each other and felt sorry. They realized they had been silly and selfish. They had lost their apple and their fun because of their quarrel. + +They decided to make up and be friends again. They hugged and said sorry. They went to look for another apple to share. They also learned to be kind to the pig and gave him some corn. The pig was happy and stopped being grumpy. He even let them stroke his nose. Lily and Tom smiled and played happily in the farm. They learned that sharing is caring and that being nice to others makes everyone happy. +Ben and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. Ben had a big truck and Lily had a doll. They were having fun until Ben wanted to play with the doll too. + +"Give me the doll!" Ben said, grabbing the doll from Lily's hands. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said, pulling the doll back. + +They started to fight over the doll, tugging and shouting. They did not hear their mom calling them from the kitchen. + +"Ben! Lily! Stop!" Mom said, coming into the living room. She saw the fight and was angry. "Why are you fighting? You have to share your toys!" + +"But I want the doll!" Ben said, still holding the doll. + +"But it's mine!" Lily said, still holding the doll. + +Mom was impatient. She took the doll from both of them and put it on the shelf. "No one gets the doll until you say sorry and play nicely. Now, hug and make up." + +Ben and Lily looked at each other. They did not want to lose the doll. They also did not want to make mom more angry. They hugged and said sorry. + +"Good. Now, you can play with the truck and the doll together. Or you can choose another toy. But no more fighting, okay?" Mom said, giving them a smile. + +"Okay, mom." Ben and Lily said, nodding. They decided to play with the truck and the doll together. They took turns and said please and thank you. They did not fight anymore. Mom was happy. +Lily and Ben are playing with their toy boats in the bathtub. They have a red boat and a navy boat. They pretend they are sailors and make boat noises. + +"Look, my navy boat is faster than your red boat!" Ben says. He pushes his boat in the water. + +"No, my red boat is faster!" Lily says. She pushes her boat harder. + +They both want to win the race. They push their boats faster and faster. But then, they push too hard and their boats crash. The boats break and the water splashes. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben cries. He gets hurt by a sharp piece of his boat. He holds his hand and shows Lily. There is blood on his hand. + +"Ben, I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" Lily says. She feels bad for Ben. She gets out of the bathtub and gets a towel. She wraps the towel around Ben's hand. + +"Come on, Ben, let's go to Mommy. She will make it better." Lily says. She helps Ben get out of the bathtub and get dressed. They go to Mommy and tell her what happened. + +Mommy hugs them and says, "It's okay, it's okay. Accidents happen. Let me see your hand, Ben." She takes the towel off and looks at Ben's hand. She gets a band-aid and puts it on Ben's hand. + +"There, all better. How do you feel, Ben?" Mommy asks. + +"Better, Mommy. Thank you, Mommy." Ben says. He smiles and hugs Mommy. + +"And you, Lily, are you okay?" Mommy asks. + +"I'm okay, Mommy. I'm sorry I broke Ben's boat. I didn't mean to." Lily says. + +"I know, Lily. It was an accident. You are a good sister for helping Ben. How about we get some ice cream for both of you?" Mommy says. + +"Yay, ice cream!" Lily and Ben say. They forget about their broken boats and get happy. They go with Mommy to get some ice cream. They share their ice cream and say sorry to each other. They are friends again. +Tom and Lily wanted to play outside. It was winter and there was snow on the ground. They put on their coats, hats, gloves and boots. They ran to the backyard and saw a big hill of snow. + +"Let's make a snowman!" Lily said. + +"OK!" Tom agreed. + +They rolled big balls of snow and stacked them on top of each other. They found a carrot, a scarf, a hat and some buttons to decorate their snowman. They gave him a smile and a name. + +"Hello, Mr. Frosty!" they said. + +They were very happy with their snowman. They decided to slide down the hill next. They took turns sitting on a sled and pushing each other. They laughed and screamed as they went fast down the hill. + +But after a while, Tom started to feel cold. His nose was red and his fingers were numb. He did not want to play anymore. + +"Lily, I'm cold. Can we go inside?" he asked. + +"No, Tom. I want to play more. It's fun!" Lily said. + +"But I'm cold and tired. And the snow is icy. It hurts when I fall." Tom complained. + +"Stop complaining, Tom. You're a big boy. You can play a little longer." Lily said. + +She did not listen to Tom. She pushed him on the sled again. Tom did not like it. He was angry and sad. He wanted to go inside and have some hot chocolate. + +He jumped off the sled and ran to the house. He left Lily alone on the hill. Lily was surprised and upset. She did not understand why Tom was so mean. She wanted to play with him. She felt lonely and bored. + +She looked at Mr. Frosty. He looked sad too. She wished Tom would come back and play with her. She did not like the icy snow either. She missed her brother. She decided to go inside and say sorry to him. Maybe they could play something else together. Something warm and cozy. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with puzzles. One day, they find a big puzzle in the toy box. It has many pieces and colors. + +"Let's do this puzzle!" Tom says. "It looks fun!" + +"OK!" Lily says. "But where do we start?" + +They look at the puzzle box. It has a picture of a farm. There are animals, trees, and a house. + +"Maybe we can find the corners first," Tom says. "They have straight sides." + +"Good idea!" Lily says. "I see a corner with a cow. Do you see another one?" + +They look for the corners and put them on the floor. Then they try to find the edges and the middle pieces. They work hard and talk to each other. + +"Look, I found a piece with a pig!" Tom says. "Where does it go?" + +"Maybe here, next to the fence," Lily says. "Try it!" + +Tom tries to fit the piece, but it does not match. He turns it around and tries again, but it still does not match. + +"That's silly!" Lily says. "That's not a pig, that's a sheep!" + +Tom looks at the piece again. He sees that it has wool and a tail. + +"Oops!" Tom says. "You're right, that's a sheep! I was confused by the pink color." + +They laugh and find the right place for the sheep. They keep doing the puzzle until they finish it. They are happy and proud. + +"Wow, we did it!" Tom says. "The puzzle is beautiful!" + +"Yes, we did it!" Lily says. "We are good at puzzles!" + +They hug and smile. They put the puzzle back in the box and look for another one. They love to play with puzzles. +Anna loves horses. She likes to visit the stable with her dad and see the big furry animals. She likes to pet them and feed them carrots. Sometimes, she can ride on a horse with her dad's help. + +One day, Anna sees a sign at the stable. It says "For Sale". She asks her dad what it means. He says it means someone wants to buy a horse. Anna gets excited. She wants to buy a horse too. She thinks of a name for her horse. She likes the name Star. + +She tells her dad, "Dad, can we buy a horse? I want a horse. I want Star. He is brown and white and furry. He is nice to me. He likes carrots. Can we buy him, please?" + +Her dad smiles and hugs her. He says, "I'm sorry, Anna, but we can't buy a horse. Horses are very expensive. They need a lot of food and water and space and care. We don't have enough money or room for a horse. Maybe when you are older, you can have a horse. But for now, we can visit the stable and be friends with the horses. OK?" + +Anna feels sad. She really wants a horse. She looks at Star and he looks at her. He nuzzles her hand and makes a soft sound. Anna smiles and pets him. She says, "OK, dad. I understand. But I still love Star. He is my friend. Maybe one day, he will be my horse. Right, Star?" + +Star nods and whinnies. He loves Anna too. He is happy to see her at the stable. He hopes she will come back soon. He likes to ride with her and eat carrots with her. He thinks she is the best. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big truck in the park. The truck has a sign that says "Zoo". Lila and Tom are curious. They want to see what is in the truck. + +They go closer to the truck. They hear some noises. They hear a roar, a hiss, a squawk, and a chatter. They peek inside the truck. They see many animals. They see a lion, a snake, a parrot, and a monkey. The monkey is pretty. It has brown fur and a long tail. It has a red hat on its head. + +The monkey sees Lila and Tom. It smiles at them. It reaches out its hand. It wants to play with them. Lila and Tom are happy. They give the monkey a banana. The monkey peels the banana and eats it. It makes a happy sound. It gives Lila and Tom a hug. + +The zookeeper comes to the truck. He sees Lila and Tom and the monkey. He is not angry. He is glad that they are friends. He tells them that the monkey is part of the zoo show. He says that the monkey can do tricks. He says that he will provide a ticket for Lila and Tom to see the show. + +Lila and Tom are excited. They thank the zookeeper and the monkey. They say goodbye to the other animals. They go to see the show. They watch the monkey do tricks. They clap and cheer. They have a lot of fun. They love the pretty monkey. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play outside on the slide. They slide up and down, and laugh and shout. + +One day, the sky is dark and loud. The wind is strong and scary. Tom and Mia hear a big noise. They look and see a tornado. A tornado is a big, fast, twisty wind that can break things and hurt people. + +"Come on, Mia, we have to go inside!" Tom says. He grabs Mia's hand and runs to the house. They are scared and sad. They hope the tornado will go away soon. + +They go to the basement with Tom's mom and dad. They have a flashlight, a radio, and some toys. They hug each other and wait. + +After a long time, the noise stops. Tom's dad says it is safe to go outside. They go up the stairs and look. The tornado is gone, but it made a big mess. Some trees are broken, some houses are damaged, and some things are gone. + +"Look, there is our slide!" Mia says. She points to the slide. It is not on the ground. It is on the roof of a house. It is upside down and bent. + +"Oh no, our slide!" Tom says. He feels sad. He likes the slide. + +"Maybe we can get a new slide," Mia says. She tries to cheer up Tom. "Or maybe we can play something else." + +Tom nods. He smiles a little. He is glad Mia is his friend. He is glad they are safe. He says, "Okay, let's play something else. But first, let's help clean up." +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and laugh. They saw a big hedge near the fence. The hedge was green and thick and had many leaves. + +"Let's go and see what is behind the hedge," Tom said. He was curious and brave. + +"OK, but be careful," Lily said. She was careful and kind. + +They walked to the hedge and pushed some leaves aside. They saw a small door in the fence. The door was brown and old and had a rusty lock. + +"Wow, a door!" Tom said. "I wonder what is on the other side." + +"Maybe it is a secret place," Lily said. "Or maybe it is a scary place." + +They looked at each other and decided to open the door. They pulled and pushed and twisted the lock. The lock made a loud click and the door opened. + +They stepped through the door and saw a new world. It was a forest with tall trees and bright flowers and strange animals. They heard birds singing and water flowing and wind blowing. + +They felt excited and happy. They wanted to explore and have fun. + +"Look, a squirrel!" Tom said, pointing at a furry creature on a branch. + +"Look, a butterfly!" Lily said, pointing at a colorful insect on a flower. + +They ran after the squirrel and the butterfly, laughing and shouting. + +They did not see the old man who was sitting on a stump. He had a long beard and a hat and a cane. He looked at them with a smile and a twinkle in his eyes. + +He was the keeper of the forest. He knew all the secrets and stories of the ancient place. He liked to watch the children who came through the door. He liked to answer their questions and teach them new things. + +He waited for them to come back. He had a question for them too. He wanted to know what they liked best about the forest. He wanted to share his joy and wisdom with them. He wanted to be their friend. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big red slide. They want to go on the slide. + +"Let us set on the slide," Lila says. + +"OK," Tom says. + +They run to the slide and wait for their turn. The sun is very hot. The slide is very hot too. + +"Ouch!" Lila says. "The slide is hot. It hurts my legs." + +"Me too," Tom says. "The slide is not nice. It is bad." + +They get off the slide and look for another place to play. They see a big green tree. The tree has a lot of shade. The tree is cool and nice. + +"Let us set under the tree," Tom says. + +"OK," Lila says. + +They run to the tree and sit under it. They feel the breeze. They see the birds. They hear the leaves. + +"Ah," Lila says. "The tree is nice. It makes me happy." + +"Me too," Tom says. "The tree is good. It is our friend." + +They smile and hug the tree. They play under the tree until it is time to go home. They say goodbye to the tree and to each other. They are happy. They had a good day. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play together. One day, they go to Lila's house. Lila's mom is in the kitchen. She is making rice for lunch. + +"Can we help you, mom?" Lila asks. + +"Sure, you can help me. You can wash the rice and put it in the pot. But be careful, the water is hot." Lila's mom says. + +Lila and Tom are excited. They want to help. They wash the rice and put it in the pot. They watch the rice cook. They smell the rice. It smells good. + +"Can we taste the rice, mom?" Tom asks. + +"Not yet, it is not ready. You have to wait a little bit." Lila's mom says. + +Lila and Tom are impatient. They want to taste the rice. They think it is ready. They sneak to the pot. They open the lid. They see the steam. They reach for the rice. + +"Ouch!" Lila and Tom say. They burn their fingers. They cry. + +Lila's mom hears them. She runs to the kitchen. She sees what happened. She is angry and worried. She takes Lila and Tom to the sink. She puts cold water on their fingers. She puts bandages on their fingers. She hugs them. + +"I'm sorry, mom. We were hungry. We wanted to taste the rice." Lila says. + +"I'm sorry, too. We did not listen to you. We were not careful." Tom says. + +Lila's mom is not angry anymore. She is sad. She says: + +"I know you were hungry and excited. But you have to listen to me. I know what is best for you. I want you to be safe and happy. The rice was not ready. It was too hot. You could have hurt yourself more. You have to be patient and wait for the right time. Do you understand?" + +Lila and Tom nod. They say: + +"Yes, mom. We understand. We are sorry. We will listen to you next time. We will be patient and wait for the right time." + +Lila's mom smiles. She says: + +"Thank you. I love you. Now, the rice is ready. Let's have lunch together. But be careful, it is still hot." + +Lila and Tom smile. They say: + +"Thank you. We love you, too. Let's have lunch together. We will be careful, it is not too hot." + +They have lunch together. They enjoy the rice. They are happy. They learn a lesson. They learn to listen, to be patient and to be careful. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the classroom. One day, they see a big box in the corner. It has a sign that says "Do not open". + +"Let's see what is inside," Tom says. He runs to the box and tries to lift the lid. + +"No, Tom, stop!" Mia warns. "The sign says no. It can be bad." + +But Tom does not listen. He opens the box and a loud noise comes out. It is a horn that makes a wide sound. It hurts their ears. + +"Ah, what is that?" Tom cries. He drops the lid and covers his ears. + +Mia does the same. She is scared and angry. "I told you, Tom. You should listen to me. Now we are in trouble." + +The teacher hears the noise and comes to the classroom. She sees the box and the sign. She sees Tom and Mia with their ears covered. + +"What are you doing?" she asks. She is not happy. She turns off the horn and takes the box away. + +"Sorry, teacher," Tom and Mia say. They feel bad. They know they did wrong. + +The teacher tells them to sit down and be quiet. She says they have to learn to follow the rules and respect the signs. She says they have to say sorry to the other kids who heard the noise. + +Tom and Mia nod. They say sorry to the other kids. They promise to be good and listen to their friend's warnings. They do not want to open any more boxes. +Lily and Tom were playing with their original toys in the living room. They had a doll, a car, a ball and a puzzle. They liked to make up stories with their toys and act them out. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise outside. It was thunder. They saw flashes of light in the sky. It was lightning. They felt scared and ran to their mom. + +"Mom, mom, what is that?" Lily asked, holding her doll. + +"That is a storm, sweetie. It is when the clouds are angry and make noise and light. But don't worry, it will go away soon," mom said, hugging them. + +"Can we set our toys here and watch the storm with you?" Tom asked, holding his car. + +"Of course, you can. Come, sit on the couch with me. We can watch the storm together and see how beautiful it is. Maybe we can even count the seconds between the thunder and the lightning," mom said, smiling. + +Lily and Tom set their toys on the floor and climbed on the couch with mom. They watched the storm and counted the seconds. They felt safe and happy. They learned that storms can be scary, but also amazing. They also learned that mom was always there to protect them and comfort them. They loved their mom and their original toys. +Tom and Lily are playing in their room. They have many toys, but they are bored. They want to go outside and see the snow. But Mom says it is too cold and they have to stay inside. + +"Look, Tom, the snow is so white and soft!" Lily says. She points to the window. "Can we make a snowman?" + +Tom nods. He likes snow. He urges Lily to follow him. "Let's ask Mom again. Maybe she will say yes." + +They run to the kitchen, where Mom is making soup. They tug on her apron and look at her with big eyes. + +"Mom, Mom, can we go outside and play in the snow?" they ask. + +Mom smiles, but shakes her head. "No, my dears, it is too cold and the snow is too heavy. You might get sick or hurt. Why don't you play with your toys or read a book?" + +Tom and Lily are sad. They want to feel the snow and make a snowman. They go back to their room and sit on the floor. They look at the window and sigh. + +"Maybe tomorrow, Lily," Tom says. "Maybe tomorrow the snow will be lighter and Mom will let us go outside." + +Lily nods. She hopes Tom is right. She hugs her teddy bear and says, "Maybe tomorrow, Tom. Maybe tomorrow." +Lily and Max were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and make noise. They saw a hose near the flowers. Lily had an idea. + +"Let's play with the hose!" she said. "We can make water come out and splash each other!" + +Max nodded. He liked water. He followed Lily to the hose. Lily turned the knob and water came out. She laughed and sprayed Max. Max laughed and sprayed Lily. They were having fun. + +But they did not see the big dog next door. The dog did not like noise. The dog did not like water. The dog was angry. The dog jumped over the fence and ran towards Lily and Max. It barked loud and showed its teeth. + +Lily and Max were scared. They dropped the hose and ran to the house. They hoped the dog would not catch them. They hoped the door was open. + +But the door was not open. It was locked. Lily and Max banged on the door and cried for help. They looked back and saw the dog getting closer. They did not know what to do. + +Then they heard a voice. It was Mom. She had heard the noise and came outside. She saw the dog and the hose and the children. She was not happy. + +"Stop, dog!" she shouted. "Go away! Leave my children alone!" + +She picked up the hose and sprayed the dog. The dog was surprised. It did not like water. It did not like Mom. It turned around and ran back to its yard. It did not bother Lily and Max again. + +Mom opened the door and hugged Lily and Max. She was glad they were safe. She was also mad. + +"What were you doing with the hose?" she asked. "You know you are not supposed to play with it. You could have hurt yourself or the flowers or the dog. You were very naughty." + +Lily and Max were sorry. They did not mean to be naughty. They did not mean to make the dog angry. They just wanted to play. + +"We are sorry, Mom," they said. "We won't play with the hose again. We promise." + +Mom sighed. She was still mad, but she loved them. She took them inside and gave them a snack. She told them to remain in the kitchen and not to go outside again. She also told them to say sorry to the dog and the flowers later. + +Lily and Max nodded. They ate their snack and remained in the kitchen. They did not want to see the dog or the hose again. They were still scared. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to swing on the big rope that hung from a tree. They took turns to push each other and go high in the air. + +But one day, the rope broke. Lily was on the swing when it snapped. She fell to the ground and hurt her leg. She cried out loud. Tom ran to her and saw blood on her knee. + +"Oh no, Lily, are you okay?" he asked. He was very worried. He did not know what to do. + +Lily was pale and in pain. She sobbed and held her leg. "It hurts, Tom, it hurts a lot. I want Mommy and Daddy." + +Tom hugged her and tried to calm her down. "Don't cry, Lily, I'm here. I'll get help. Wait here, okay?" + +He left her and ran to the bench where their parents were sitting. He told them what happened and they followed him to Lily. They picked her up and took her to the car. They drove to the doctor who cleaned her wound and put a bandage on it. + +Lily felt better after the doctor gave her a sticker and a lollipop. She smiled at Tom and said, "Thank you, Tom, for being a good brother. You helped me a lot." + +Tom smiled back and said, "You're welcome, Lily, I love you. I'm sorry the rope broke. Maybe we can find another one to play with." + +They hugged and went home with their parents. They learned to be careful with the rope and to always help each other. +One day, a sailor went to the sea with his boat. He liked to zip on the water and feel the wind in his hair. He saw many fish and birds and waves. + +He met another sailor who had a bigger boat. The other sailor said, "Hello, do you want to race with me? My boat is fast and strong. I can beat you easily." + +The sailor did not like to be challenged. He said, "No, thank you. I like to zip on the water and enjoy the view. I do not care about being fast or strong. I am happy with my boat." + +The other sailor laughed and said, "You are scared. You know you will lose. Come on, let's race. It will be fun." + +The sailor did not want to be rude. He said, "OK, fine. Let's race. But only to the big rock over there. Then I will go back to zipping on the water." + +The other sailor agreed and they both started their engines. The bigger boat was fast and loud. It made a lot of noise and spray. The smaller boat was quiet and smooth. It glided on the water and followed the wind. + +The bigger boat reached the big rock first. The other sailor shouted, "I win! I win! You are slow and weak. My boat is the best." + +The sailor did not mind. He smiled and said, "Good for you. You are fast and strong. But I am happy and free. My boat is the best for me." + +He turned his boat around and zipped on the water. He felt the wind in his hair. He saw many fish and birds and waves. He was happy. +Tom was a big boy who liked to ride his bike. He had a basket on his bike where he put his toys and books. Sometimes he liked to deliver things to his friends with his bike. He would put a card or a cookie or a sticker in his basket and pedal to their houses. + +One day, he wanted to deliver a card to his friend Lily. He made the card with crayons and stickers. He wrote "I like you" on it. He put the card in his basket and got on his bike. He pedaled fast and happy. + +But when he got to Lily's house, he saw another bike in front of the door. It was a big bike with a bell and a flag. It was not Lily's bike. Tom was confused. Who had that bike? He knocked on the door and waited. + +The door opened and a boy came out. He was bigger than Tom and had a mean face. He looked at Tom and said, "What do you want?" + +Tom said, "I came to deliver a card to Lily. She is my friend." + +The boy laughed and said, "Lily is not your friend. She is my friend. I gave her this bike. It is better than your bike. Your bike is small and silly. Go away!" + +Tom felt sad and angry. He did not like the boy. He wanted to see Lily. He said, "No, you go away. Lily is my friend too. She likes my card. She likes my bike. Your bike is big and ugly." + +The boy got mad and pushed Tom. Tom fell off his bike and dropped his basket. His card fell out and the boy grabbed it. He tore it in half and threw it on the ground. He said, "This is a stupid card. Lily does not like you. She likes me. Now go away or I will hit you!" + +Tom got up and picked up his bike. He was hurt and scared. He did not want to fight. He wanted to go home. He said, "You are a bad boy. You are not nice to Lily. You are not nice to me. I do not like you. I will go home." + +He got on his bike and pedaled away. He cried and wished he could see Lily. He hoped she was okay. He hoped she would still be his friend. He hoped she would like his card. He hoped he would never see the bad boy again. +Lily and Max were playing in the garden. They saw a big butterfly with many colors on its wings. They wanted to catch it and look at it. + +"Come here, butterfly!" Lily said. She ran after it with a net. Max followed her with a jar. + +The butterfly flew away from them. It was fast and smart. It hid behind a flower and then behind a tree. + +Lily and Max did not give up. They kept running and looking for the butterfly. They saw it land on a furry caterpillar. + +"Got you!" Max said. He put the jar over the butterfly and the caterpillar. + +"Let me see!" Lily said. She took the jar and looked inside. She saw the butterfly and the caterpillar. They were both very pretty. + +"Can we keep them?" Max asked. + +"No, we can't," Lily said. "They need to be free and happy. But we can decorate them." + +"Decorate them? How?" Max asked. + +Lily had an idea. She found some leaves and flowers. She cut them into shapes with her scissors. She made a crown for the butterfly and a necklace for the caterpillar. + +"Look, they are so cute!" Lily said. She showed Max her work. + +"They are!" Max said. He smiled. He found some stickers and put them on the jar. + +"Let's make them a card too," Lily said. She took a paper and a crayon. She wrote "We love you" and drew a heart. + +They finished their decoration. They were proud and happy. They gave the jar to the butterfly and the caterpillar. + +"Thank you for playing with us," Lily said. "We hope you like our decoration." + +"You are very nice and creative," the butterfly said. "We like your decoration very much." + +"You are welcome," Max said. "We are glad you are our friends." + +They hugged the jar gently. Then they opened the lid and let the butterfly and the caterpillar go. + +"Goodbye, butterfly and caterpillar," Lily and Max said. "Have a nice day." + +"Goodbye, Lily and Max," the butterfly and the caterpillar said. "Have a nice day too." + +They flew and crawled away. They waved their wings and their furry body. + +Lily and Max watched them go. They felt happy and sad. They had fun and learned something new. They decided to decorate more things in the garden. They ran to find more leaves and flowers. They laughed and played. They were good friends. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to play games. They were very competitive and always wanted to win. One day, they found a big cloth in the closet. It was red and blue and had many shapes on it. + +"Let's play a game with this cloth," Lily said. "We can take turns to find the shapes and name them. Whoever finds more shapes wins." + +"OK, that sounds fun," Max said. "But I will win, because I am better at shapes than you." + +They spread the cloth on the floor and started to play. Lily went first and pointed to a circle. "This is a circle," she said. "It is round and has no corners." + +Max nodded and looked for another shape. He found a square. "This is a square," he said. "It has four sides and four corners." + +They took turns to find and name more shapes, like triangles, stars, hearts, and diamonds. They counted how many shapes they found and kept score. They were both very good at shapes and had the same number of points. + +They looked at the cloth and saw that there was only one shape left. It was a big rectangle in the middle of the cloth. They both wanted to find it and complete the game. + +"Look, there is a rectangle!" Lily shouted and pointed to the shape. + +"No, I saw it first!" Max yelled and ran to the cloth. + +They both reached the cloth at the same time and grabbed it. They pulled and tugged and tried to take the cloth from each other. + +"Let go, it's mine!" Lily said. + +"No, it's mine!" Max said. + +They pulled so hard that the cloth ripped in half. They both fell back and looked at the torn cloth. They felt sad and sorry. + +They looked at each other and realized that they had been too competitive. They had ruined the cloth and the game. They had not been nice to each other. + +They hugged and said sorry. They decided to share the cloth and play a different game. They made a tent with the cloth and pretended to camp. They had fun and laughed together. They learned to be less competitive and more cooperative. They were happy twins. +Tom and Lily were going on a trip with Mom and Dad. They had big luggage to pack their clothes and toys. Mom and Dad told them to be good and help with the luggage. + +Tom and Lily tried to lift the luggage, but it was too heavy. They decided to crawl with the luggage instead. They crawled from their room to the door, dragging the luggage behind them. It made a loud noise on the floor. + +"Tom, Lily, what are you doing?" Mom asked, coming out of the kitchen. She saw them crawling with the luggage and smiled. "You are very strong, but you don't have to crawl with the luggage. Dad and I can carry it for you." + +"But we want to help, Mom," Tom said. "We are big kids now. We can crawl with the luggage." + +Mom hugged them and said, "You are very sweet, but crawling with the luggage is not very fast or easy. Why don't you help me with something else? You can check if we have everything we need for the trip. Can you do that?" + +Tom and Lily nodded and got up from the floor. They left the luggage for Mom and Dad and went to check their backpacks. They made sure they had their snacks, books, and teddy bears. They were ready for the trip. They were excited to see new places and have fun. They hoped they could crawl again when they got there. +Lily liked to record her voice with her toy phone. She would sing songs, tell jokes, and make funny noises. Then she would play them back and laugh. She thought it was very fun. + +One day, she found a big ball of thread in her mom's sewing box. She wondered what it was for. She decided to be adventurous and try something new. She took the thread and tied it to her toy phone. Then she ran around the house, making the thread longer and longer. + +She recorded her voice as she went. She said things like, "I am a spy, I am on a mission, I have a secret phone." She pretended she was in a movie. She had a lot of fun. + +But then, she ran into a problem. The thread got tangled and knotted. It was everywhere. It was on the floor, on the furniture, on the stairs. It was hard to move. Lily felt stuck. She did not know how to fix it. + +She heard her mom coming home. She got scared. She did not want her mom to be angry. She quickly grabbed her toy phone and tried to untie the thread. But it was too late. Her mom saw the mess. + +"Lily, what did you do?" her mom asked. + +Lily felt sorry. She showed her mom her toy phone. She played back her voice. She said, "I was adventurous, I was a spy, I made a mistake." + +Her mom listened. She smiled. She hugged Lily. She said, "I love you, Lily. You are very creative and brave. But next time, please ask me before you use my thread. It is not a toy. It is for sewing. Let me help you clean up." +Lily and Ben like to play in the garden. They have a game. They look for flowers that bloom. They count how many they can find. They say the names of the colors. + +One day, they see a big bush with many pink flowers. They run to the bush and smell the flowers. They are sweet and pretty. They see a bee on a flower. They say hello to the bee. + +"Buzz, buzz," the bee says. "Do you like my flowers?" + +"Yes, we do," Lily and Ben say. "They are very nice. How do you make them bloom?" + +"I help them bloom," the bee says. "I visit them every day. I give them some of my honey. They give me some of their pollen. We are friends." + +"Wow, that is cool," Lily and Ben say. "Can we be your friends too?" + +"Sure, you can," the bee says. "But you have to be careful. Do not touch the flowers too much. They are delicate. And do not get too dirty. The flowers do not like dirt." + +"Okay, we will be careful," Lily and Ben say. They thank the bee and wave goodbye. They go back to their game. They look for more flowers that bloom. They are happy and curious. They love the garden. +Tim and Kim were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big boot on a bench. It was red and shiny and had a zipper on the side. Tim and Kim thought it was very interesting. + +"Wow, look at that boot!" Tim said. "I want to try it on!" + +"Me too!" Kim said. "Let's share it!" + +They ran to the bench and took the boot. They did not see the man who owned the boot. He was sleeping on the grass. + +Tim and Kim took turns putting the boot on their feet. It was too big for them, but they had fun. They pretended to be pirates and astronauts and firefighters. + +"Arrr, matey, this is my boot!" Tim said, holding a stick as a sword. + +"No, it's mine! I need it to fly to the moon!" Kim said, holding a leaf as a helmet. + +They started to fight over the boot. They pulled and pushed and shouted. + +"Hey, hey, hey, what are you doing?" The man who owned the boot woke up and saw them. He was angry. He walked to the bench and grabbed the boot from them. + +"Give me back my boot! You stole it from me!" He said. + +Tim and Kim were scared. They did not know they did something bad. They thought the boot was for anyone to play with. + +"We're sorry, mister, we didn't know!" Tim said. + +"We just wanted to have fun!" Kim said. + +The man looked at them. He saw they were just kids who made a mistake. He calmed down and sighed. + +"Listen, kids, you can't just take things that don't belong to you. That's called stealing, and it's wrong. You have to ask first, or find your own things to play with. Do you understand?" He said. + +Tim and Kim nodded. They felt sorry for stealing the boot. They learned their lesson. + +"Yes, mister, we understand. We won't do it again. We're sorry for stealing your boot." They said. + +The man smiled and patted their heads. + +"It's okay, kids, I forgive you. But next time, be more careful and respectful. And here, you can have this as a gift." He said. + +He gave them a small toy car that he had in his pocket. It was blue and shiny and had wheels that spun. Tim and Kim thought it was very interesting. + +"Wow, thank you, mister!" Tim said. + +"Thank you, thank you!" Kim said. + +They hugged the man and thanked him again. Then they ran to the playground and played with the toy car. They shared it and did not fight. They were happy and grateful. + +The end. +Tom and Anna love to watch movies at the theater. They like to see the big screen and hear the loud sounds. Sometimes they see movies with cars that zoom fast or animals that talk funny. They always have fun at the theater. + +One day, Tom and Anna want to see a new movie with a big dragon that breathes fire. They ask their mom to take them to the theater. Their mom says yes, but they have to hurry. The movie starts soon. + +They get in the car and zoom to the theater. They buy their tickets and popcorn and find their seats. The lights go dark and the movie begins. Tom and Anna are excited to see the dragon. + +But the movie is not what they expect. The dragon is not big or friendly. He is small and mean. He scares the people in the movie and makes them cry. He also makes a lot of noise that hurts Tom and Anna's ears. They do not like the movie at all. + +They look around and see that the theater is almost empty. No one else likes the movie either. Some people have left and some are sleeping. Tom and Anna feel lonely and sad. They wish they had seen a different movie. + +They whisper to their mom and ask if they can go home. Their mom says yes, she does not like the movie either. They get up and leave the theater. They throw away their popcorn and get in the car. They zoom away from the theater and hope to see a better movie next time. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in their room. They had many toys and books, but their favorite thing was a big candle that their mom gave them. The candle was red and smelled like apples. It was very pretty, but mom said they could not light it. + +One day, when mom was busy in the kitchen, Tom and Lily decided to play with the candle. They took it from the shelf and put it on the floor. They pretended it was a rocket that could fly to the moon. They made zoom and boom sounds and moved the candle around. + +"Pass me the candle, Lily," Tom said. "I want to make it go faster." + +"OK, Tom," Lily said. She passed the candle to Tom, but she was not careful. She bumped the candle on the table and it fell on the floor. The candle broke into two pieces. Tom and Lily gasped. + +"Oh no, we broke the candle!" Tom said. "Mom will be mad at us!" + +"What do we do, Tom?" Lily said. "We can't fix it!" + +They heard mom coming to their room. They quickly hid the candle pieces under the bed. They hoped mom would not see them. + +Mom opened the door and smiled. "Hi, kids. What are you playing?" + +"Nothing, mom," Tom and Lily said. + +Mom looked at them with a nosy eye. She saw the shelf was empty. She saw the wax on the floor. She saw the candle pieces under the bed. + +"Kids, did you play with the candle?" mom asked. + +Tom and Lily looked at each other. They knew they could not lie to mom. They nodded and said sorry. + +Mom sighed. She was not happy, but she was not angry. She hugged them and said, "I'm glad you are safe, but you should not play with the candle. It is not a toy. It can be dangerous. You could get hurt or start a fire. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Lily nodded again. They said sorry again. They promised to not play with the candle again. + +Mom smiled. She said, "It's OK. I forgive you. But next time, please ask me before you touch something. And be careful with your things. The candle was a gift from grandma. She made it for you. It was special." + +Tom and Lily felt sad. They did not know the candle was from grandma. They wished they could give it back to her. They said they loved mom and grandma. They asked mom to help them clean the mess. + +Mom nodded. She said, "I love you too, kids. And I'm sure grandma loves you too. Come on, let's clean up and then we can call her and say hello. Maybe she can tell you a story about how she made the candle." + +Tom and Lily smiled. They liked stories. They helped mom clean up and then they called grandma. They told her they were sorry for breaking the candle. They told her they loved her. Grandma said she was not mad. She said she loved them too. She said she was happy they were OK. She said she had another candle for them. She said she would send it to them soon. She said it was blue and smelled like flowers. She said it was very pretty, but they could not light it. +One day, a girl named Lily wanted to go to the park. She put on her pink dress and her yellow shoes and asked her mom if she could go. Her mom said yes, but told her to be careful and not talk to strangers. + +Lily was happy and skipped to the park. She saw many flowers, birds and swings. She played with her ball and sang a song. She was having fun. + +Then, she saw a man. He was wearing a hat and a coat. He smiled at her and said hello. He asked her what her name was and if she wanted some candy. He seemed polite and nice. + +Lily liked candy and forgot what her mom said. She told him her name and said yes. She followed him to his car. He opened the door and told her to get in. + +But when Lily got in, the man locked the door and drove away. He was not polite and nice. He was bad and mean. He wanted to hurt Lily. Lily was scared and cried. She wished she had listened to her mom and not talked to strangers. She did not know what would happen to her. She was in trouble. +Lila and Ben are twins. They like to play outside in the snow. They make a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They also make snowballs and throw them at each other. They laugh and have fun. + +But then, Lila sees a big hill. She wants to slide down the hill on her sled. She thinks it will be fast and exciting. She tells Ben to come with her. + +"Ben, look at the hill! Let's go slide down on our sled. It will be fun!" she says. + +Ben is not sure. He thinks the hill is too steep and slippery. He is afraid they will fall and get hurt. He tells Lila to be careful. + +"Lila, I don't think it's a good idea. The hill is too high and slick. We might slip and crash. It's not safe," he says. + +But Lila does not listen. She thinks Ben is scared and boring. She thinks she is brave and smart. She grabs her sled and runs to the hill. She does not wait for Ben. + +"Come on, Ben, don't be a baby. I'm not afraid. I'm going to slide down the hill and have fun. You can stay here and be cold," she says. + +She puts her sled on the snow and jumps on it. She starts to slide down the hill. She feels the wind in her face and the snow under her sled. She smiles and shouts. + +"Yay, this is fun! Whee, look at me!" she says. + +But then, she sees a big rock in her way. She tries to steer her sled away from the rock, but it is too late. She hits the rock and flies off her sled. She lands on the snow with a thud. She feels a sharp pain in her arm and leg. She cries and screams. + +"Ow, ow, ow! It hurts, it hurts! Help, help!" she says. + +Ben hears Lila's cry and runs to her. He sees her lying on the snow, bleeding and crying. He feels sorry for her and scared for her. He tries to help her. + +"Lila, Lila, are you okay? What happened? Where does it hurt?" he says. + +Lila looks at Ben with tears in her eyes. She realizes she was foolish and reckless. She wishes she had listened to Ben and stayed away from the hill. She feels ashamed and sorry. + +"Ben, I'm sorry. I was foolish. I didn't listen to you. I slipped and hit a rock. My arm and leg hurt. I'm cold and scared. Please help me," she says. + +Ben hugs Lila and tries to comfort her. He tells her he is not angry with her. He tells her he loves her and he will get help. He leaves his sled and runs to their house. He tells their mom what happened. Their mom calls the doctor and gets the car. She drives to the hill and picks up Lila and Ben. She takes them to the hospital. The doctor fixes Lila's arm and leg. He gives her a bandage and a cast. He tells her she will be okay, but she has to be more careful next time. + +Lila thanks the doctor and her mom. She also thanks Ben for being a good brother. She tells him she is sorry for being foolish and mean. She tells him she loves him and she will listen to him more. Ben smiles and hugs her. He tells her he is glad she is okay. He tells her he loves her and he will play with her more. They go home and rest. They learn their lesson. They promise to be more careful and kind. They are happy and warm. +Lily and Tom are playing with their toy trucks in the garden. They have a big pile of stones and a net. They want to load the stones into the net and carry them to the other side of the garden. + +"Let's see who can load more stones," Tom says. He fills his truck with stones and drives it to the net. He dumps the stones into the net and goes back for more. + +Lily does the same, but she has a clever idea. She puts some leaves and sticks on top of her stones, so they look bigger. She thinks Tom will not notice. + +"Look, I have more stones than you," Lily says. She drives her truck to the net and dumps her stones and leaves and sticks into the net. The net is very full now. + +Tom looks at the net and sees the leaves and sticks. He is not fooled. He says, "You are not fair, Lily. You put leaves and sticks in the net. That is not stones. You are cheating." + +Lily feels ashamed. She knows Tom is right. She says, "I'm sorry, Tom. I wanted to win, but I was not honest. Can we play again and only use stones?" + +Tom smiles and says, "OK, Lily. We can play again. But next time, no leaves and sticks. Only stones. And we can help each other load the net. That will be more fun." + +Lily and Tom hug and say sorry. They empty the net and start again. They load the net with stones and carry it together. They have fun and learn to share. +Anna likes to write in her journal. She writes about her toys, her friends, and her dreams. She draws pictures of flowers, stars, and animals. She keeps her journal under her pillow, so no one can see it. + +One day, Anna comes home from school. She is hungry and wants a snack. She sees a plate of cookies on the table. They look tasty. She takes one and bites it. It is sweet and crunchy. She takes another one and another one. She does not know that the cookies are for her mom's birthday. + +Her mom comes home and sees the empty plate. She is angry and sad. She asks Anna, "Did you eat all the cookies?" Anna nods. She feels bad. She says, "I'm sorry, mom. I was hungry. They were tasty." + +Her mom says, "Those cookies were for my birthday. I made them with grandma. They were special. You were not supposed to eat them. You were very naughty." She takes Anna to her room and says, "You have to stay here until dinner. No toys, no books, no journal." + +Anna cries. She wants to hug her mom and say sorry again. She wants to write in her journal and draw a happy picture. But she can't. She has no journal. She has no cookies. She has no fun. She has a bad day. +Lily liked to fold paper. She made paper hats, paper boats, paper flowers and paper stars. She learned how to fold from her mom, who was good at sewing. Mom used a needle and thread to make clothes and quilts. + +One day, Lily wanted to make a paper quilt. She folded many squares of paper and tried to stick them together. But they did not stay. She asked her mom for help. + +"Mom, can I use your needle and thread to make a paper quilt?" Lily asked. + +"No, Lily, needles are sharp and can hurt you. You are too little to use them. You can use glue or tape instead." Mom said. + +"But I want to make a quilt like you. Please, mom, let me try." Lily begged. + +Mom was busy and did not want to argue. She gave Lily a needle and thread and told her to be careful. She said she would check on her later. + +Lily was happy. She took the needle and thread and went to her room. She started to sew the paper squares together. She did not know how to make a knot, so the thread was loose. She did not know how to hold the needle, so she poked her finger. She did not know how to cut the thread, so she used her teeth. She did not know how to clean the mess, so she left the paper and thread on the floor. + +Soon, it was dark. Lily was tired and hungry. She wanted to show her mom her paper quilt. She got up and ran to the kitchen. But she did not see the needle and thread on the floor. She stepped on the needle and it went into her foot. She screamed and cried. + +Mom heard her and ran to her. She saw the blood and the needle. She was scared and angry. She took the needle out and bandaged her foot. She hugged her and said: + +"Lily, why did you use the needle? I told you it was dangerous. You could have hurt yourself badly. You should have listened to me. I know what is best for you. You are not ready to use the needle. You have to wait until you are older and learn how to use it properly. I love you and I want you to be safe." + +Lily was sorry and ashamed. She said: + +"I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to make a paper quilt like you. I thought I could use the needle. I did not mean to hurt myself. I love you too. I will listen to you next time. I will not use the needle until you teach me how." + +Mom smiled and kissed her. She said: + +"It's okay, Lily. I forgive you. I'm proud of you for trying to make a paper quilt. It was a nice idea. But you have to be careful with tools. They can be useful or harmful, depending on how you use them. Next time, ask me before you use something new. I will help you and teach you. We can make a paper quilt together, with glue or tape. And when you are older, I will teach you how to use the needle and thread. Okay?" + +Lily nodded and smiled. She said: + +"Okay, mom. Thank you. Can we have dinner now? I'm hungry." + +Mom laughed and said: + +"Of course, Lily. Let's go. And don't forget to clean your room later. There is paper and thread everywhere." + +Lily said: + +"I will, mom. I promise." + +They went to the kitchen and had dinner. Lily learned her lesson. She never used the needle again without her mom's permission. She waited until she was older and learned how to use it safely. She and her mom made many beautiful quilts together. And they always listened to each other. +One day, Ben and his mom went to the fair. They saw many things that made them happy. They saw big balloons, colorful rides, and funny clowns. Ben wanted to try everything. + +"Mom, can I go on the big wheel?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, honey, but first we have to buy a ticket from the vendor," his mom said. + +They walked to a booth where a man was selling tickets. He had a hat and a smile. + +"Hello, how many tickets do you need?" the man asked. + +"Two, please," Ben's mom said. + +She gave the man some money and he gave her two tickets. + +"Thank you, have fun!" the man said. + +Ben and his mom went to the big wheel. They waited in a line with other people. Ben was excited and nervous. + +"Mom, is it safe?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, honey, it is safe. The big wheel goes round and round, but it does not go too fast or too high. You will see the whole fair from up there," his mom said. + +They got on the big wheel and buckled their seat belts. The big wheel started to move. Ben felt the wind in his hair and the sun on his face. He looked around and saw many things. He saw the balloons, the rides, and the clowns. He also saw the vendor, the booth, and the tickets. He learned a new word: vendor. + +"Mom, look, there is the vendor!" Ben said. + +"Good job, honey, you learned a new word. A vendor is someone who sells things. Do you see what else he sells?" his mom said. + +Ben looked again and saw that the vendor also sold popcorn, cotton candy, and ice cream. + +"Wow, he sells yummy things. Can we buy some later?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, honey, we can buy some later. But first, let's enjoy the big wheel. Do you like it?" his mom asked. + +Ben nodded and smiled. He liked the big wheel. He liked the fair. He liked learning new words. He was happy. +Lily and Ben are playing with their crayons and paper. They like to draw animals and cars and flowers. Lily has a pink eraser that she uses to fix her mistakes. Ben has a blue eraser that he likes to pretend is a monster. + +"Roar!" Ben says, holding his eraser near Lily's face. "I am a big, scary monster! I will eat your paper and your crayons!" + +Lily is not scared of Ben's eraser. She knows it is just a toy. She laughs and says, "No, you are not a monster. You are my friend. And this is a mild eraser. It does not hurt anything. It only makes things clean." + +Ben is not happy that Lily is not scared. He wants to make her scream and run away. He thinks of a new plan. He waits until Lily is busy drawing a butterfly. Then he sneaks behind her and grabs her pink eraser. + +"Ha ha!" Ben says, holding the eraser high. "Now I have your eraser! And I will make it disappear!" + +Lily turns around and sees Ben with her eraser. She is angry and sad. She likes her eraser. She does not want to lose it. She says, "Give it back, Ben! That is not nice! That is not funny! That is mine!" + +Ben does not listen to Lily. He runs away with the eraser, laughing. He thinks he is very clever. He does not see the teacher coming. The teacher sees Ben with the eraser. She knows it belongs to Lily. She says, "Ben, what are you doing? That is not your eraser. That is Lily's eraser. You need to share and be kind. Give it back to her right now." + +Ben is scared of the teacher. He knows he did something wrong. He drops the eraser and says, "Sorry, teacher. Sorry, Lily. I was just playing. I did not mean to scare you." + +Lily picks up her eraser and hugs it. She is happy to have it back. She says, "Thank you, teacher. Thank you, Ben. I forgive you. But please do not take my things again. That is not how friends play." + +The teacher smiles and says, "That's right, Lily. And Ben, next time you want to play with someone, ask them nicely. Do not scare them or take their things. That is how friends play." + +Ben nods and says, "Okay, teacher. Okay, Lily. I am sorry. Can we still be friends?" + +Lily smiles and says, "Yes, we can still be friends. But only if you promise to be nice. And maybe you can draw something with me. Do you like butterflies?" + +Ben says, "Yes, I like butterflies. They are pretty and colorful. Can I use your pink crayon?" + +Lily says, "Sure, you can use my pink crayon. But only if you let me use your blue eraser. I want to make it a butterfly too." + +Ben says, "Okay, deal. Let's make some butterflies together." + +Lily and Ben share their crayons and erasers. They draw some butterflies on their paper. They are not scared or angry anymore. They are happy and friendly. They are having fun. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play and have fun. One day, they found a big box in the park. It had a sign that said "mystery". They were curious. + +"What is in the box?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Let's open it and see," Ben said. + +They opened the box and saw many colorful things. There were hats and scarves and shoes and dresses. There were also masks and wigs and jewels and feathers. They were happy. + +"Wow! Look at all these things! They are so pretty!" Lily said. + +"Let's try them on and pretend to be someone else," Ben said. + +They put on different clothes and accessories. They looked funny and silly. They laughed and danced. They made up stories and songs. They had a lot of fun. + +They also found a basket in the box. It had fruits and cookies and juice. They were hungry. + +"Look! There is food too! It is so yummy!" Ben said. + +"Let's have a picnic and share it," Lily said. + +They sat on a blanket and ate the food. It was delicious. They thanked the mystery box for the gifts. + +They wondered who left the box for them. Maybe it was a fairy or a wizard or a clown. They did not know. But they did not care. They were happy and grateful. They had a wonderful day. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to climb on the big slide and go down fast. They also liked to swing on the swings and see who could go higher. + +One day, they saw a new thing in the park. It was a big tent with a zipper. They wanted to see what was inside. They ran to the tent and tried to open the zipper. But it was too tough. They pulled and pulled, but the zipper did not move. + +"Let me try," said Ben. He grabbed the zipper and stretched his arms. He pulled hard, but the zipper was still tough. He could not open it. + +"Maybe we need help," said Lily. She looked around and saw a man with a hat. He was sitting on a bench and reading a book. "Excuse me, sir," she said. "Can you help us open the zipper?" + +The man looked up and smiled. He walked to the tent and took the zipper. He pulled it gently and it opened. "There you go," he said. "You can go inside and see what's in the tent. But be careful, it might be dark." + +"Thank you, sir," said Ben and Lily. They went inside the tent and saw many things. They saw a lantern, a sleeping bag, a backpack, and a map. They pretended they were explorers and had fun. They thanked the man again and went back to play on the slide and the swings. They learned that sometimes things are tough, but with help, they can be easy. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to help Mom in the kitchen. Mom is making a cake for Dad's birthday. She puts the cake in the oven and sets the timer. + +"Can we dance while we wait?" Lily asks. She loves to dance and sing. + +"Okay!" Tom says. He likes to dance too. They turn on the radio and find a happy song. They dance around the kitchen, holding hands and spinning. + +Mom smiles and joins them. She dances with Lily and Tom, and teaches them some new moves. They giggle and clap. + +Ding! The timer goes off. The cake is ready. Mom takes it out of the oven and puts it on the table. It smells yummy. She lets it cool down a bit, then decorates it with frosting and sprinkles. + +"Wow, it looks so pretty!" Lily says. + +"And yummy!" Tom says. + +They help Mom put candles on the cake. They wait for Dad to come home. They are excited to surprise him with the cake and their dance. They love Dad very much. +Anna was miserable. She wanted to fly her kite, but it was raining. She looked out the window and saw gray clouds and wet grass. She sighed and hugged her teddy bear. + +She wished the sun would come out and make the flowers bloom. She loved to see the colors and smell the sweet air. She remembered how she and her mom had planted some seeds in the garden last week. She wondered if they would grow into beautiful flowers. + +She heard a knock on the door. It was her friend Ben. He had a big smile and a surprise for her. He showed her his new kite. It was bright and shiny, with a long tail and a happy face. He said he had made it himself, with some paper and sticks and string. + +"Let's go fly it!" he said. "The rain has stopped and there is a nice breeze." + +Anna jumped up and put on her shoes and coat. She grabbed her own kite, which was blue and green, with a star and a moon. She and Ben ran outside, to the park near their house. + +They found a big open space, where they could run and fly their kites. They laughed and shouted as they watched their kites soar and dip in the sky. They felt the wind on their faces and the sun on their backs. + +Anna looked around and saw something else. The flowers in the garden had bloomed. They were red and yellow and pink and purple. They smelled wonderful. Anna felt happy. She thanked Ben for his surprise and his friendship. She forgot about being miserable. She had a wonderful day. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the forest near their home. The forest has many trees and animals. Sometimes the forest is noisy, but Lily and Ben do not mind. + +One day, Lily and Ben find a big stick in the forest. They want to use it as a sword. They take turns to hold the stick and pretend to fight. They have fun. + +"Can I lend your stick?" Ben asks Lily. + +"OK, but only for a little while," Lily says. She gives the stick to Ben. + +Ben swings the stick and makes loud noises. He feels brave. + +Suddenly, they hear a growl. A big bear comes out of the bushes. The bear is angry. It sees Ben and the stick. + +"Run!" Lily shouts. + +Lily and Ben drop the stick and run away. They are scared. The bear chases them. + +They reach their home and slam the door. They are safe. + +They hug each other and breathe hard. + +"That was a close one," Ben says. + +"Yes, it was," Lily says. "Thank you for lending me your stick. It was fun, but I don't want to play with it again." + +"Me neither," Ben says. "Let's play something else tomorrow. Something less noisy." +Lily and Ben like to draw pictures with crayons. They draw animals, flowers, cars and houses. They have many colors to choose from. They are very happy when they make a nice picture. + +One day, they decide to send their pictures to their grandma, who lives far away. They ask their mom for some paper and envelopes. They write their names and grandma's address on the envelopes. They put their pictures inside and seal them. + +"Can we go to the post now, mom?" Lily asks. + +"Yes, we can. Let me get my keys and coat," mom says. + +They walk to the post, which is not too far from their home. The sun is shining and the sky is clear. They see some birds and flowers on the way. They say hello to their neighbors. + +They reach the post and see a big red box. Mom shows them how to put their envelopes in the slot. They hear a thud as their envelopes fall inside. + +"We did it! We sent our pictures to grandma!" Ben says. + +"Yes, we did. I'm sure she will love them," mom says. + +They feel proud and happy. They have completed a good deed. They hug mom and each other. They hope grandma will write back soon. +Tommy loves to help his mom bake cookies. He is very enthusiastic and likes to mix the flour, sugar and eggs in a big bowl. He also likes to roll the dough and cut out shapes with the cookie cutters. He makes stars, hearts and circles. + +When the dough is ready, his mom puts it on a tray and slides it into the oven. She tells Tommy to wait for 15 minutes until the cookies are done. Tommy is very excited and watches the oven with his eyes wide open. He can smell the sweet and yummy cookies. + +After 15 minutes, his mom opens the oven and takes out the tray. She tells Tommy to be careful because the cookies are very hot. She puts them on a rack to cool down. Tommy can't wait to taste them. He rushes to the rack and grabs a star cookie. He bites into it and smiles. It is soft and crunchy and delicious. He says, "Thank you, mom, for the best cookies ever!" His mom hugs him and gives him a glass of milk. They enjoy the cookies together and share them with dad and sister. Tommy is very happy and proud. He loves to help his mom bake cookies. +Anna loved to sing. She sang every day at home, at school, and with her friends. She wanted to be a star like the ones she saw on TV. She had a microphone that her mom gave her for her birthday. She used it to sing louder and pretend she was on a big stage. + +One day, there was a talent show at school. Anna wanted to sign up and show everyone how good she was. She practiced a lot with her microphone and her favorite song. She was very excited and confident. + +But when it was her turn to sing, she saw that there were many people watching. She felt scared and nervous. She forgot the words and her voice was shaky. She dropped her microphone and ran off the stage. She felt very sad and ashamed. + +Her friend Ben followed her and found her crying in the corner. He said, "Anna, don't cry. You are a brilliant singer. You just need to be brave and try again. Everyone makes mistakes sometimes. The important thing is to learn from them and not give up." + +Anna looked at Ben and wiped her tears. She said, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. You are right. I should not be afraid. I should be proud of myself and my singing. Can you help me practice again?" + +Ben nodded and smiled. He said, "Of course, Anna. I will help you. And I will cheer for you when you sing again. You can do it!" + +Anna hugged Ben and picked up her microphone. She felt better and more hopeful. She decided to sign up for the next talent show and sing with all her heart. She learned that singing is not only about being a star, but also about having fun, expressing yourself, and overcoming your fears. +Sam and Lily liked to play with clay. They made shapes and animals and houses. One day, they decided to make a volcano. They took a big ball of clay and put it on a tray. They made a hole on the top and put some red paint inside. + +"Look, our volcano is ready!" Sam said. "Let's make it erupt!" + +"How do we do that?" Lily asked. + +Sam had an idea. He took a small ball of clay and rolled it on the tray. He aimed it at the hole of the volcano. + +"Watch this!" he said. He pushed the ball hard and it flew towards the volcano. + +But Sam was careless. He pushed the ball too hard and it missed the hole. It hit the edge of the volcano and made it fall over. The red paint spilled out of the hole and onto the tray. It also splashed on Sam and Lily's clothes and faces. + +"Oh no!" Lily cried. "You made a mess!" + +Sam looked at the paint and felt sorry. He did not mean to ruin their volcano. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," he said. "I was just trying to make it fun." + +Lily was angry at first, but then she saw Sam's sad face. She knew he was her friend and he did not want to hurt her. + +"It's okay, Sam," she said. "We can make another volcano. But next time, be more careful." + +Sam nodded and smiled. He hugged Lily and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend." + +They cleaned up the paint and the clay and started to make a new volcano. They had fun and learned to be more careful. +Tim and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with many trees and flowers. One day, they saw a big palm tree with green leaves and yellow fruits. They wanted to try the fruits, but they were too high to reach. + +"Let's get a ladder and climb the tree," Tim said. + +"No, that's too dangerous," Lily said. "We might fall and hurt ourselves." + +But Tim did not listen to Lily. He ran to the garage and found a ladder. He carried it to the palm tree and set it up. He told Lily to hold the ladder while he climbed. + +Lily was scared, but she did what Tim said. She held the ladder and watched Tim go up. He reached the top of the ladder and grabbed a fruit. He smiled and said, "Look, Lily, I got one!" + +But then, something bad happened. The ladder wobbled and tipped over. Tim lost his balance and fell to the ground. He hit his head on a rock and lay still. Lily screamed and ran to him. She saw blood on his head and tears in his eyes. She cried and called for help. + +"Tim, Tim, wake up!" she said. "Please, don't die!" + +But Tim did not wake up. He was hurt too badly. He died in Lily's arms. She was very sad and wished she had stopped him from climbing the tree. She learned a hard lesson that day. She learned that some things are not worth risking your life for. She learned that being healthy is more important than being curious. She learned that she should always listen to her sister. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. But they do not like to share. Sometimes they fight over the same toy. They pull and push and yell. + +One day, they find a new toy in their room. It is a big shoe. It is red and shiny and has a bell on it. Anna and Ben both want the shoe. They run to it and grab it. They tug and tug. The shoe does not move. + +"Let go! It is my shoe!" Anna says. + +"No, it is my shoe!" Ben says. + +They look at each other. They are angry. They want to make the other let go. They have an idea. They pinch each other. Hard. + +"Ow! That hurts!" Anna cries. + +"Ow! That hurts!" Ben cries. + +They let go of the shoe. They rub their arms. They are sad. They look at the shoe. The shoe is not shiny anymore. The bell is broken. The shoe is ripped. + +They hear a voice. It is their mom. She comes into the room. She sees the shoe. She sees their arms. She is not happy. + +"Who did this?" she asks. + +They do not answer. They know they are in trouble. + +"Go to your beds. Now. You are not ready to play with toys. You are not ready to play with each other. You are not nice." she says. + +She takes the shoe. She leaves the room. She closes the door. + +Anna and Ben go to their beds. They do not talk. They do not play. They are sorry. They are lonely. They wish they had shared the shoe. They wish they had not pinched each other. They wish they had been nice. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They have chalk. They draw on the ground. They draw flowers, stars, and cars. + +A big boy comes. He is mean. He says, "This is my park. Go away. Your drawings are ugly." He kicks the chalk. He steps on the flowers, stars, and cars. + +Tom and Mia are sad. They say, "No, this is our park. We can play here. Our drawings are nice. You are rude." They pick up the chalk. They draw more flowers, stars, and cars. + +The big boy is angry. He runs at Tom and Mia. He wants to kick the chalk again. He wants to step on the flowers, stars, and cars again. + +Tom and Mia are brave. They do not run away. They dive at the big boy. They push him down. They say, "Stop. You are not nice. You are not welcome. Go away." + +The big boy is scared. He cries. He gets up. He runs away. + +Tom and Mia are happy. They hug. They say, "We did it. We are strong. We are proud." They look at their drawings. They smile. They play with the chalk. They have fun. +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to go to the park and play on the swings. One day, they see a big train with many people inside. It is a subway. It goes under the ground and makes a loud noise. + +"Wow, look at that!" Sam says. "Can we go on the subway?" + +Lily nods. She likes to try new things. They hold hands and follow the signs to the subway station. They buy tickets and wait for the next train. + +The train comes and the doors open. Many people get out and many people get in. The subway is very popular. Lily and Sam try to find a seat, but there are none. They stand and hold on to a pole. + +"Are you okay?" Lily asks Sam. + +Sam nods. He is a little scared, but he does not want to show it. He smiles at Lily. + +The train starts to move. It goes fast and makes a lot of turns. Lily and Sam feel the wind in their hair. They laugh and enjoy the ride. + +Suddenly, the train stops. The doors open again. More people get out and more people get in. One man is in a hurry. He pushes Lily and Sam to make room for himself. He does not say sorry. + +"Hey, that's not nice!" Lily says. She is angry. She pushes the man back. + +The man is surprised. He looks at Lily and Sam. He sees their small faces and big eyes. He feels bad. He says sorry. + +"I'm sorry, kids. I was rude. I didn't mean to push you. Are you okay?" + +Lily and Sam nod. They are okay. They are brave. They accept the man's apology. + +"It's okay, mister. We are fine. Thank you for saying sorry," Sam says. + +The man smiles. He gives Lily and Sam a candy each. He says goodbye and gets off at the next stop. + +Lily and Sam are happy. They have a new friend. They have a new adventure. They have a new candy. They love the subway. +Lily liked to help her mom in the garden. She liked to dig, water, and watch the plants grow. One day, she saw a big purple flower in the garden. She ran to her mom and said, "Look, mom, a purple flower! It bloomed!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, Lily, that is a purple flower. It is called a potato flower. Do you know what grows under the flower?" + +Lily shook her head. She did not know. + +Her mom said, "Under the flower, there are potatoes. They are round and brown and good to eat. Do you want to dig some up?" + +Lily nodded. She liked potatoes. She took a shovel and followed her mom to the flower. They dug carefully and found some potatoes. They were dirty and hard. + +Lily said, "These are potatoes? They don't look like potatoes. They look like rocks." + +Her mom said, "They are potatoes, Lily. We have to wash them and cook them. Then they will be soft and yummy. Do you want to help me?" + +Lily nodded. She liked to help her mom. She carried some potatoes to the kitchen. She washed them and put them in a pot. Her mom added some water and salt and put the pot on the stove. + +Lily said, "How long do we have to wait?" + +Her mom said, "Not too long, Lily. Just until the water boils and the potatoes are soft. Then we can mash them and add some butter and cheese. Do you like mashed potatoes?" + +Lily nodded. She liked mashed potatoes. She said, "Can we eat them with the purple flower?" + +Her mom said, "No, Lily, we can't eat the purple flower. The flower is only for looking, not for eating. It is very pretty, but not very tasty. Do you know who likes to eat the purple flower?" + +Lily shook her head. She did not know. + +Her mom said, "The bees like to eat the purple flower. They drink the nectar and make honey. Do you like honey?" + +Lily nodded. She liked honey. She said, "Can we have some honey on our bread?" + +Her mom said, "Sure, Lily, we can have some honey on our bread. That sounds delicious. You are a good helper, Lily. You are not lazy like the cat." + +Lily looked at the cat. The cat was sleeping on the couch. He did not help in the garden or the kitchen. He did not care about the purple flower or the potatoes. He only cared about sleeping and eating. + +Lily said, "The cat is lazy. He is not fun. I like to help you, mom. I like to learn new things. I like the purple flower and the potatoes and the honey. They are all good." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I like to help you, too, Lily. I like to teach you new things. I like the purple flower and the potatoes and the honey, too. They are all good. But you know what is the best?" + +Lily said, "What, mom?" + +Her mom said, "You are the best, Lily. You are my sweet potato." +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big tent. It is a camp for scouts. + +"Can we go inside?" Tom asks his mom. + +"Only if the scouts say yes," his mom says. + +Tom and Mia run to the tent. They see a boy and a girl in scout uniforms. They are kneeling on the ground. They are making a fire. + +"Hello," Tom says. "Can we see your camp?" + +The boy and the girl look up. They smile. + +"Sure," the girl says. "We are scouts. We learn how to camp and do fun things." + +"Wow," Mia says. "That sounds cool." + +The boy and the girl show Tom and Mia their camp. They have sleeping bags, backpacks, and a flag. They also have a pot, a pan, and some food. + +"Do you want to help us cook?" the boy asks. + +"Yes, please," Tom and Mia say. + +They kneel next to the fire. They help the scouts stir the pot and flip the pan. They smell something good. + +"What are you making?" Mia asks. + +"Soup and pancakes," the girl says. + +"Yummy," Tom says. + +They hear a loud whistle. It is the scout leader. He calls the scouts to gather. + +"Sorry, we have to go," the boy says. "But you can have some of our food." + +"Thank you," Tom and Mia say. + +They take the soup and the pancakes. They sit on a blanket. They share with their moms. + +They eat and talk. They are happy. They like the camp. They like the scouts. They want to be scouts too. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to draw with pencils and paper. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide and a swing. They want to play. + +"Can we go to the slide, Mom?" Anna asks. + +"Yes, but be careful. And don't forget your pencils and paper," Mom says. + +Anna and Ben run to the slide. They take turns to slide down. They laugh and have fun. Then they see a boy with a big dog. The dog is black and brown. It has a long tail and sharp teeth. The boy holds a leash. + +"Look, a dog!" Ben says. + +"Let's go and say hello," Anna says. + +They walk to the boy and the dog. The dog sees them and barks. It pulls the leash and runs to them. Anna and Ben are anxious. They are afraid of the dog. + +"Help!" Anna screams. + +"Go away!" Ben shouts. + +They drop their pencils and paper. They spring to the slide. They climb up and hide. The dog jumps and tries to reach them. The boy runs after the dog. + +"Sorry, sorry! He is friendly, I promise!" the boy says. + +He grabs the leash and pulls the dog away. He smiles at Anna and Ben. + +"Hi, I'm Tom. This is Rex. He likes to play, but he is too excited. He won't hurt you," he says. + +Anna and Ben peek from the slide. They see Tom and Rex. They are not so anxious now. They see their pencils and paper on the ground. + +"Can we have our pencils and paper back, please?" Anna asks. + +"Sure, here you go. Do you like to draw?" Tom asks. + +"Yes, we do. Do you want to join us?" Ben asks. + +Tom nods. He ties Rex to a bench. He takes a pencil and paper from his backpack. He walks to the slide. + +"Okay, let's draw. What do you want to draw?" he asks. + +Anna and Ben smile. They slide down. They sit on the grass with Tom. They draw the park, the slide, the swing, and the dog. They are friends now. They are not afraid of Rex. They have fun. +Lila and Max are friends. They like to play outside in the sun. One day, they see a big cooler in the yard. It is purple and shiny. + +"Wow, look at that cooler!" Max says. "What do you think is inside?" + +"I don't know. Maybe ice cream or juice or toys," Lila says. "Let's open it and see." + +They run to the cooler and lift the lid. Inside, they find many colorful balloons. They are happy and surprised. + +"Balloons! How fun!" Lila says. "We can do many things with them. We can blow them up, pop them, or make shapes." + +"Yes, let's do that!" Max says. "But first, let's take some out and play with them." + +They take out some balloons and start to bounce them, throw them, and catch them. They laugh and giggle. They have a lot of fun with the purple cooler and the balloons. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big green ball on the grass. Anna picks it up and says, "Look, Ben, I found a ball!" + +Ben shakes his head and says, "That is not a ball, Anna. That is an avocado. My mom puts it on toast. It is yummy." + +Anna looks at the green thing and says, "How do you know it is an avocado? Maybe it is a fake ball. Maybe someone made it to trick us." + +Ben says, "No, it is not a fake ball. It is a real avocado. I can show you. Watch this." He takes a stick and cuts the green thing in half. Inside, there is a brown seed and some soft green stuff. + +Anna says, "Wow, you are right, Ben. It is an avocado. It looks funny. Can I try some?" + +Ben says, "Sure, Anna. You can have some. But be careful, the seed is hard. You can't eat it." + +Anna takes a bite of the soft green stuff and says, "Mmm, it is yummy. It is creamy and sweet. I like it." + +Ben says, "Me too. I like it a lot. Do you want to share it with me?" + +Anna says, "Yes, Ben. I want to share it with you. You are a good friend." + +Ben says, "You are a good friend too, Anna. You are the best." + +They smile at each other and kiss. They are happy. They eat the avocado and play with the seed. They have fun in the park. They love avocados. +Lila and Tom are best friends. They like to play in the kitchen and make pretend food. One day, they find a big jar of jelly in the cupboard. They want to make jelly sandwiches for their teddy bears. + +"Can you open the jar, Tom?" Lila asks. Tom nods and twists the lid. He is very strong. He opens the jar and smiles. "Here you go, Lila. You can pour the jelly on the bread." + +Lila takes the jar and holds it over a slice of bread. She tilts the jar and waits for the jelly to come out. But nothing happens. The jelly is too thick and sticky. It does not pour. Lila frowns and shakes the jar. "Why is the jelly not pouring, Tom?" + +Tom shrugs and takes the jar from Lila. He looks inside and sees a lot of jelly. He thinks of a way to make it pour. He puts the jar in the microwave and presses a button. He hopes the jelly will melt and become runny. He watches the jar spin in the microwave. + +After a few seconds, the microwave beeps and stops. Tom opens the door and takes out the jar. He feels the jar is very hot. He is careful not to burn his fingers. He gives the jar back to Lila. "Try now, Lila. Maybe the jelly will pour now." + +Lila takes the jar and holds it over another slice of bread. She tilts the jar and hopes for the jelly to come out. But something else happens. The jelly explodes out of the jar and splatters all over the kitchen. It lands on the bread, the table, the floor, the walls, and even on Lila and Tom. They are covered in red jelly. They look at each other and gasp. Then they start to laugh. They think the jelly is funny and silly. They don't mind the mess. They lick the jelly off their fingers and faces. They decide to eat the jelly sandwiches anyway. They share them with their teddy bears. They think Tom is very smart and Lila is very reliable. They are still best friends. +Lily and Ben were playing in the living room. They had a lot of toys, but they liked to pretend they were animals. Lily was a cat and Ben was a dog. They crawled on the floor and made noises. + +"Meow, meow, I am a cat. I am fast and smart," Lily said. + +"Woof, woof, I am a dog. I am strong and loyal," Ben said. + +They chased each other and had fun. But then they saw a big box in the corner. It had a picture of a bear on it. They were curious. + +"What is that?" Lily asked. + +"Let's see," Ben said. + +They crawled to the box and opened it. Inside, there was a big, brown, fluffy bear. It looked very real, but it was fake. It was a toy bear. + +"Wow, it's a bear!" Lily said. + +"It's so big and soft," Ben said. + +They hugged the bear and tried to lift it. But it was very heavy. They could not move it. + +"It's too heavy. We need help," Lily said. + +"Who can help us?" Ben asked. + +They looked around and saw their mom. She was watching them and smiling. + +"Mom, can you help us?" Lily and Ben said. + +"Of course, my little animals. What do you need?" Mom said. + +"We want to play with the bear, but it's too heavy. Can you move it for us?" Lily and Ben said. + +"Sure, I can. But first, can you give me a kiss?" Mom said. + +Lily and Ben crawled to their mom and gave her a kiss. Then mom lifted the bear and put it on the couch. + +"Here you go. Now you can play with the bear. But be careful, it's only a fake bear. It can't talk or move," Mom said. + +"Thank you, mom. We love you," Lily and Ben said. + +They crawled to the couch and cuddled with the bear. They pretended it was their friend. They were happy. +Anna and Ben were eager to play outside. It was a sunny day and they had a big ball to bounce. They put on their sweaters and ran to the yard. + +"Look, Anna, I can bounce the ball very high!" Ben said. He threw the ball up in the air and caught it with his hands. + +"Wow, Ben, you are good at bouncing!" Anna said. She wanted to try too. She asked Ben to give her the ball. + +"Here you go, Anna. You can bounce it too." Ben said. He handed the ball to Anna and smiled. + +Anna took the ball and bounced it on the ground. She liked the sound and the feel of the ball. She bounced it faster and faster. She was having fun. + +But then, something bad happened. The ball bounced too hard and flew over the fence. Anna and Ben could not see the ball anymore. + +"Oh no, Anna, we lost the ball!" Ben said. He was sad and scared. + +"Oh no, Ben, what do we do?" Anna said. She was sad and scared too. + +They looked at each other and did not know what to say. They wanted their ball back. They wished they had not bounced it so high. They felt sorry. +Lila and Ben are playing in the park. They like to slide, swing and run. They hear a sound in the bushes. It is like a growl. + +"What is that?" Lila asks. + +"Maybe it is a dog," Ben says. "Let's go see." + +They walk to the bushes. They see a big, black animal. It has sharp teeth and claws. It is not a dog. It is a bear. + +"Hello, bear," Ben says. He thinks the bear is harmless. He wants to pet it. + +"Ben, no!" Lila says. She is scared. She knows the bear is dangerous. She wants to run away. + +But it is too late. The bear sees Ben. It is hungry. It makes a loud roar. It jumps out of the bushes. It catches Ben with its paws. It bites him with its teeth. + +Lila screams. She runs to get help. But no one is near. She hears Ben cry. She hears the bear eat. She is sad. She is alone. The end. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big field of yellow flowers. They were daisies. Sara and Ben ran to the field and picked some daisies. + +"Look, I have a daisy for you," Sara said to Ben. She gave him a flower. + +"Thank you, Sara. You are my friend," Ben said. He gave her a hug. + +They made a circle of daisies on the grass. They sat inside the circle and smiled. + +"I hope we can play here again," Sara said. + +"Me too," Ben said. + +They heard a loud noise. It was a big truck. The truck came to the field and stopped. A man got out of the truck. He had a big machine. The machine had a long arm and a big claw. + +The man turned on the machine. The claw moved to the field. It grabbed some daisies and pulled them out of the ground. + +Sara and Ben were scared. They did not like the noise. They did not like the machine. They did not like the man. + +"Why is he taking the daisies?" Sara asked. + +"I don't know," Ben said. "He is not nice." + +They were confused. They did not understand why the man wanted the daisies. They liked the daisies. They wanted the daisies to stay in the field. + +They got up and ran to the man. They shouted at him. + +"Stop! Stop! Leave the daisies alone!" Sara said. + +"Please, mister, don't hurt the flowers. They are pretty and happy," Ben said. + +The man looked at them. He saw their faces. He saw their circle of daisies. He saw their tears. + +He turned off the machine. He put down the claw. He got out of the truck. + +He walked to Sara and Ben. He knelt down and smiled. + +"I'm sorry, kids. I didn't mean to scare you. I'm not here to hurt the flowers. I'm here to help them," he said. + +"Help them? How?" Sara asked. + +"Well, you see, these daisies are very special. They have a lot of seeds. The seeds can grow more daisies. But they need more space and more sun. So I'm taking some of them to a new place. A place where they can grow and spread and make more flowers. A place where more people can see them and enjoy them. A place where they can be happy," he said. + +"Really?" Ben asked. + +"Really. Do you want to see?" he asked. + +Sara and Ben nodded. They were curious. They wanted to see the new place. + +The man took them to the truck. He showed them a big box. The box was full of daisies. The daisies were still alive. They still had their colors. + +"These are the daisies I'm taking to the new place. Do you want to come with me? Do you want to help me plant them?" he asked. + +Sara and Ben looked at each other. They smiled. They liked the idea. + +"Yes, please. We want to help," they said. + +The man lifted them to the truck. He gave them each a daisy. He drove them to the new place. + +The new place was a park. A park with a lot of grass and trees and benches and swings. A park with a lot of people and animals and fun. A park with a lot of space and sun. + +The man parked the truck. He took out the box. He gave Sara and Ben some tools. He showed them how to dig holes and plant daisies. He showed them how to water and care for them. + +Sara and Ben worked hard. They planted a lot of daisies. They made a big patch of yellow. They made the park more beautiful. + +They were happy. They were proud. They were not confused anymore. + +They thanked the man. They hugged him. They gave him their daisies. + +"Thank you, mister. You are nice. You are our friend," Sara said. + +"Thank you, kids. You are smart. You are helpful. You are my friends," he said. + +They said goodbye. They went back to their park. They saw their circle of daisies. They saw their smiles. + +They hoped the daisies in the new place were happy too. They hoped they would see them again. They hoped they would make more friends. +Lily liked to play with her cat, Spot. Spot was a black and white cat with a big spot on his nose. Lily and Spot did many things together. They ran in the yard, they chased balls, they cuddled on the couch. Lily loved Spot very much. + +One day, Lily's mom said they had to go to the store. Lily wanted to bring Spot, but mom said no. Cats can't go to the store, mom said. They have to stay home. Lily was sad, but she gave Spot a hug and a kiss and said she would be back soon. + +Lily and mom went to the store. They bought many things. They bought milk and eggs and bread and cheese. They bought apples and bananas and grapes and oranges. They bought a new dress for Lily and a new hat for mom. They had a lot of fun. + +But Lily forgot something. She forgot about Spot. She was so busy looking at all the things in the store that she did not think about her cat. She did not remember that Spot was waiting for her at home. + +Spot was restless. He did not like to be alone. He missed Lily. He looked out the window and saw the cars and the people and the birds. He wanted to go outside and play. He wanted to see Lily. He scratched the door and meowed loudly. But no one heard him. + +Lily and mom came back from the store. They had many bags. They opened the door and saw Spot. Spot was very happy. He ran to Lily and rubbed his head on her leg. He purred and licked her face. Lily was surprised. She remembered that she forgot about Spot. She felt bad. She said she was sorry and hugged him. She said she loved him and would never forget him again. + +Mom smiled and said it was okay. She said Spot was a good cat and Lily was a good girl. She said they should put away the things they bought and then play with Spot. Lily agreed. She was glad that Spot was not mad at her. She was glad that they were together again. She learned to not forget about her cat. +Ben and Lily wanted to play outside, but it was very cold and snowy. They put on their warm coats, hats, gloves and boots. They saw their friend Sam, who lived next door. Sam had a big smile and a red sled. + +"Hi, Ben and Lily! Do you want to go sledding with me?" Sam asked. + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Ben and Lily said. They loved sledding. + +Sam led them to a high hill behind his house. It was covered with white powder. The powder was soft and fluffy. It was snow. + +"Wow, this hill is high!" Ben said. + +"Are you scared?" Sam asked. + +"No, I'm not scared. I'm excited!" Ben said. + +"Me too!" Lily said. + +They took turns to sit on the sled and slide down the hill. They went very fast and felt the wind on their faces. They laughed and shouted with joy. They made tracks in the snow. + +After a while, they felt tired and cold. They decided to go back to Sam's house. Sam's mom had made hot chocolate and cookies for them. + +"Thank you, Sam's mom!" Ben and Lily said. + +"You're welcome, Ben and Lily. You look like you had fun!" Sam's mom said. + +They drank the hot chocolate and ate the cookies. They felt warm and cozy. They talked about their sledding adventure. They settled on the couch and watched a funny movie. They were happy. They were friends. +One day, Tom and Mia went to the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. They saw many things on the beach, like shells, crabs, and seaweed. + +"Look, Tom, what is that?" Mia asked, pointing to a big, clear thing on the sand. It looked like a balloon, but it had long, thin parts. + +"That is a jellyfish, Mia. It lives in the water, but sometimes it comes to the shore. We should not touch it, it can hurt us," Tom said. + +"Why can it hurt us, Tom?" Mia asked. + +"Because it has stings, Mia. The stings can make us feel pain and itch. Some jellyfish are very bad, they can make us very sick," Tom said. + +"Oh, I see. But why is it on the sand, Tom? Does it not like the water?" Mia asked. + +"Well, Mia, sometimes the water pushes the jellyfish to the sand, and then they cannot go back. They need the water to live, Mia. If they stay on the sand, they die. They rot," Tom said. + +"What does rot mean, Tom?" Mia asked. + +"Rot means that they become bad, Mia. They smell bad, they look bad, they fall apart. They are not alive anymore, Mia. They are gone," Tom said. + +"That is sad, Tom. I wish the jellyfish could go back to the water and be happy," Mia said. + +"Me too, Mia. Me too. But look, there are more jellyfish in the water. They are light and shiny. They are alive and happy. Let's watch them, Mia. They are beautiful," Tom said. + +"Okay, Tom. Let's watch them. They are beautiful," Mia said. + +They watched the jellyfish in the water, and they smiled. They liked the beach, and they liked the jellyfish. They were happy. +Anna and Ben liked to play on the beach. They liked to build sand castles and look for shells. One day, they saw a big wave coming. Ben said, "Look, Anna, the tide is high. Let's go closer and see the water." + +Anna was anxious. She said, "No, Ben, it's not safe. The water can be strong and pull us in. Mommy said we have to stay away from the tide. She will teach us how to swim later." + +But Ben did not listen. He said, "Don't be scared, Anna. It's fun. I can swim a little. Come on, follow me." He ran towards the wave. + +Anna was worried. She did not want to lose Ben. She ran after him and shouted, "Ben, stop, come back!" + +But it was too late. The wave was too big and too fast. It crashed on Ben and Anna and swept them away. They tried to scream, but no one heard them. They tried to swim, but they were too weak. They sank under the water and did not come up again. + +Mommy came back from the shop and looked for Anna and Ben. She saw their sand castles and their shells, but she did not see them. She asked the people on the beach, but no one saw them. She was very sad and very angry. She wished she had taught them to be careful of the tide. She wished she had been with them. She cried and cried and never smiled again. +Tom likes to play with his computer. He has many games on it. He can make animals, cars, and stars on the screen. He can also hear music and sounds. He thinks his computer is very smart and fun. + +One day, Tom's mom tells him they have to go to the store. She says he can bring his computer with him. Tom is glad. He puts his computer in his backpack and goes with his mom. He hopes he can play with his computer in the car. + +But when they get to the car, Tom's mom says he has to leave his computer in the backpack. She says he can play with it later. Tom is sad. He wants to play with his computer now. He does not understand why he has to wait. + +Tom's mom sees that he is sad. She tells him a story. She says that his computer is very special. She says that his computer has a magic power. She says that his computer can make his wishes come true. She says that if he believes hard enough, his computer will do what he wants. + +Tom is curious. He asks his mom how it works. She says that he has to close his eyes and think of something he wants. She says that he has to say it out loud and then press a button on his computer. She says that he has to do it when no one is looking. She says that he has to keep it a secret. + +Tom is excited. He wants to try it. He thinks of something he wants. He wants a big ice cream cone with chocolate and sprinkles. He closes his eyes and says it out loud. He reaches for his backpack and presses a button on his computer. He opens his eyes and looks around. + +He does not see his ice cream cone. He is disappointed. He thinks his mom was lying. He thinks his computer is not magic. He thinks his computer is just a toy. + +But then he hears his mom say, "Look, Tom, we are here. And look, there is an ice cream truck. Do you want some ice cream?" Tom looks out the window and sees the ice cream truck. He sees the big ice cream cones with chocolate and sprinkles. He is surprised. He is happy. He thinks his computer is magic. He thinks his mom was telling the truth. He thinks he has to believe harder next time. + +He smiles and says, "Yes, mom, I want some ice cream. Thank you, computer. Thank you, mom. I love you both." He gets out of the car and runs to the ice cream truck. He is glad. He is very glad. +Anna liked to jog with her dog, Max. They jogged every day in the park, where they saw many birds, flowers and people. Anna and Max were happy and healthy. + +One day, Anna saw a big hill in the park. She wanted to jog up the hill and see what was on the other side. She said to Max, "Come on, Max, let's jog up the hill. It will be fun!" Max barked and followed Anna. + +But the hill was very steep and slippery. Anna and Max jogged too fast and lost their balance. They fell down the hill and rolled over and over. They bumped into rocks and bushes and got hurt. They cried and whimpered. + +A nurse who was walking in the park heard their cries and ran to help them. She checked their wounds and bandaged them. She said to Anna, "You and your dog are very foolish. You should not jog on such a dangerous hill. You could have broken your bones or worse. You are lucky I was here to help you." + +Anna felt ashamed and sorry. She said to the nurse, "Thank you for helping us. You are very kind and smart. I am sorry for being foolish. I will not jog on the hill again. I will jog on the flat ground and be careful." Max licked the nurse's hand and wagged his tail. The nurse smiled and said, "You are welcome. I hope you and your dog feel better soon. Now go home and rest." Anna and Max thanked the nurse again and walked slowly home. They learned their lesson and never jogged on the hill again. +Tim and Lily went to the farm with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like cows, pigs, chickens and sheep. They liked to observe them and learn their sounds and names. + +But there was one animal that scared them. It was a bull. A bull is a big and strong cow with horns. The bull was in a big fence, but it looked angry and loud. It snorted and stamped its hooves. + +Tim and Lily hid behind Mom and Dad. They did not want to go near the bull. They wanted to see the small animals, like the rabbits and the ducks. They thought they were cute and friendly. + +Mom and Dad told them not to be afraid of the bull. They said the bull was just protecting his herd and his space. They said the bull would not hurt them if they did not bother him. They said they could observe the bull from a safe distance and admire his power and beauty. + +Tim and Lily listened to Mom and Dad. They slowly moved closer to the fence, but not too close. They observed the bull with curiosity and respect. They saw his shiny coat, his sharp horns, his big muscles and his long tail. They heard his deep moo and his heavy breath. They realized the bull was not so scary after all. He was just another animal on the farm. +Lily and Max were playing in the park with their bikes. They liked to pretend they were riding motorcycles and make loud noises. They had a lot of fun together. + +But then, Lily's mom came and said it was time to go home. Lily did not want to leave. She wanted to play more with Max. She said to her mom, "Please, can we stay a little longer? Just five more minutes?" + +Her mom shook her head. She said, "No, Lily, we have to go now. We have an appointment with the doctor. You know you have a sore throat and a cough. We can't delay. Maybe you can play with Max another day." + +Lily was sad and angry. She did not like the doctor. She did not like the medicine. She did not like to leave her friend. She said, "No, no, no! I don't want to go! I want to play! I don't have a sore throat and a cough! You are lying!" + +Her mom was firm. She said, "Lily, stop it. You are being rude and naughty. You have to listen to me. I am your mom and I know what is best for you. Come on, let's go. I have your favorite toy in the car. It is a reliable motorcycle. It is fast and shiny and makes a lot of noise. You can play with it on the way to the doctor." + +Lily looked at the toy motorcycle. She liked it a lot. She liked it more than her bike. She thought maybe her mom was not lying. Maybe she did have a sore throat and a cough. Maybe the doctor would help her feel better. Maybe she could play with Max another day. She said, "Okay, mom. I will go with you. But can I say goodbye to Max first?" + +Her mom smiled. She said, "Of course, you can. But hurry up. We don't have much time." + +Lily ran to Max and gave him a hug. She said, "Bye, Max. I have to go to the doctor. But I will see you soon. We can play with our motorcycles again. They are fun and loud and fast." + +Max hugged her back. He said, "Bye, Lily. I hope you feel better soon. I will miss you. But I will wait for you. We can play with our motorcycles again. They are the best." +Lily was a very independent girl. She liked to do things by herself, like dressing up, drawing, and playing with her toys. She did not like to share or listen to others. She wanted to be the boss of everything. + +One day, she found a bow and an arrow in her dad's closet. She thought they looked fun and cool. She took them to the backyard and tried to shoot the arrow at a tree. She did not know how to use them properly, so she missed the tree and hit the fence instead. The arrow made a loud noise and broke. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" her dad asked, coming out of the house. He saw the broken arrow and the bow in Lily's hands. He was angry and worried. "That's not a toy, Lily. That's dangerous. You could hurt yourself or someone else. Give me that right now." + +Lily did not want to give up the bow and the arrow. She liked them too much. She ran away from her dad and hid behind the shed. She hoped he would not find her. She hoped he would not be mad at her. She hoped he would let her keep the bow and the arrow. + +But her dad did find her. He followed her footprints in the grass. He saw her behind the shed. He knelt down and reached out his hand. "Lily, please come out. I'm not going to hurt you. I just want to talk to you. I know you're curious and independent, but you have to be careful and respectful. The bow and the arrow are not for you. They are for grown-ups who know how to use them safely. You have to give them back to me." + +Lily looked at her dad's hand. She looked at the bow and the arrow. She felt scared and sorry. She knew her dad was right. She knew she had made a mistake. She slowly came out from behind the shed. She handed the bow and the arrow to her dad. She said, "I'm sorry, dad. I won't do it again. I love you." + +Her dad hugged her and smiled. He said, "I love you too, Lily. I'm glad you're okay. You're a very independent girl, and I'm proud of you. But sometimes you have to listen and learn from others. That's how you grow and have fun. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded and smiled. She said, "I understand, dad. Can we play something else?" + +Her dad said, "Sure, Lily. How about we play catch with this ball?" + +Lily said, "Yes, dad. That sounds fun. Let's go." + +They walked to the yard and played catch with the ball. They laughed and had fun. They were happy. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball, a bike and a doll. They have fun. + +But then they see a big dog. The dog is hairy and loud. It runs to them and barks. Tom and Lily are scared. They drop their toys and run away. + +"Help! Help!" they cry. "The dog is bad!" + +A man hears them. He is the dog's owner. He runs to them and calls the dog. The dog stops and comes back. The man is kind. He says sorry. + +"Don't be afraid," he says. "The dog is not bad. He just wants to play. He is friendly. His name is Max." + +Tom and Lily stop crying. They look at the dog. The dog wags his tail and licks the man's face. He looks happy. + +"Can we play with him?" Tom asks. + +"Sure," the man says. "But you need to be gentle. And you need to ask before you touch him. He likes to be petted, but not pulled." + +Tom and Lily nod. They go to the dog and say hello. They pet him softly. The dog likes them. He gives them kisses. + +They play with the dog and the man. They throw the ball and the dog fetches it. They ride the bike and the dog runs with them. They hug the doll and the dog sniffs it. + +They have fun. + +But then the sun is high. It is noon. Tom and Lily are hungry and tired. They need to go home. + +"Bye, Max," they say. "Bye, man. Thank you for playing with us." + +"Bye, Tom and Lily," the man says. "You are welcome. Come back soon." + +They wave and leave. They take their toys and go home. They tell their moms about the dog. They say he is hairy and loud, but friendly and fun. + +They are happy. +Sara and Mia are sisters. They like to play with their mom's makeup. They think it is fun to put makeup on their faces and pretend to be grown-ups. But their mom does not like it when they do that. She says makeup is not for kids and it is not cheap. + +One day, Sara and Mia find a big bag of makeup in the closet. It is not their mom's makeup. It is their aunt's makeup. She left it there when she visited last week. Sara and Mia are very happy. They think their aunt will not mind if they play with her makeup. They take the bag to their room and open it. + +"Wow, look at all these colors!" Sara says. She picks up a red lipstick and puts it on her lips. "I look like a princess!" + +"Me too, me too!" Mia says. She grabs a blue eyeshadow and puts it on her eyes. "I look like a fairy!" + +They put more and more makeup on their faces. They do not know how to use it well. They make a big mess. They look funny and silly. + +They hear a knock on the door. It is their mom. She comes in and sees them. She is very angry. + +"What are you doing?" she asks. "This is not your makeup. This is your aunt's makeup. She will be very upset. This makeup is not cheap. It is very expensive. You have to take it off right now. And you have to say sorry to your aunt." + +Sara and Mia feel bad. They did not know they were doing something wrong. They say sorry to their mom and their aunt. They go to the bathroom and wash their faces. They learn their lesson. They do not play with makeup anymore. They play with other toys that are for kids. +Anna loved carrots. She ate them every day for lunch and dinner. She liked how they were crunchy and sweet. She also liked how they made her eyes bright and her skin healthy. + +One day, Anna went to the market with her mom. She saw a big pile of carrots and wanted to buy some. She asked her mom if she could have one. Her mom said yes, but only if she was obedient and stayed close to her. + +Anna was happy and took a carrot. She washed it with water and bit into it. It was delicious. She smiled and thanked her mom. + +But then, something bad happened. Anna felt a tickle in her nose. She tried to hold it in, but she couldn't. She sneezed very loud and hard. The carrot flew out of her mouth and hit a man in the face. + +The man was angry and shouted at Anna. He said she was rude and messy. He said she should say sorry and give him a new carrot. + +Anna was scared and sad. She didn't mean to sneeze. She didn't mean to hit the man. She wanted to say sorry, but she didn't know how. + +Her mom saw what happened and came to help. She hugged Anna and told her it was okay. She said sneezing was normal and not her fault. She said the man was mean and wrong. She said she was proud of Anna for being obedient and eating carrots. + +She gave the man a new carrot and told him to be nice. She took Anna's hand and walked away. She bought Anna another carrot and a treat. She told Anna she loved her and that she was a good girl. + +Anna felt better and smiled. She ate her carrot and her treat. She said she loved her mom and that she was sorry for sneezing. Her mom said she didn't have to be sorry and that she was happy for sneezing. She said sneezing was good for clearing the nose and the germs. + +Anna learned a new word: germs. She asked her mom what they were. Her mom explained that they were tiny things that could make people sick. She said carrots helped to fight them and keep people healthy. + +Anna was amazed and curious. She wanted to know more about germs and carrots. She asked her mom many questions. Her mom answered them and taught her more words. + +Anna enjoyed learning and talking with her mom. She felt smart and brave. She decided she would always eat carrots and sneeze when she needed to. She decided she would always be obedient and kind. She decided she would always love her mom and herself. +Sara is a young girl who likes to write. She has a big book with many pages and a red pen. She writes stories about animals, flowers and stars. She likes to show her stories to her mom and dad. + +One day, Sara is writing a story about a telephone. She thinks telephones are fun and smart. They can talk to other telephones far away. She writes how the telephone makes sounds and how she can say hello to her grandma. + +She hears the telephone ring in the living room. She runs to answer it. She picks up the telephone and says hello. + +"Hello, Sara, this is grandma. How are you?" says the voice on the telephone. + +"Hi, grandma, I am good. I am writing a story about you and the telephone," says Sara. + +"Really? That sounds wonderful. Can you tell me your story?" says grandma. + +Sara smiles and tells her story to grandma. She tells how the telephone helps them talk and how she loves grandma very much. Grandma listens and says she loves Sara too. She says she is proud of Sara for writing stories. + +Sara is happy and says thank you to grandma. She says goodbye and hangs up the telephone. She runs back to her book and writes more stories. She thinks writing is fun and smart too. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books and a big bed. They also have a sheet with amazing colors and shapes. They call it the magic sheet. + +One day, Anna and Ben want to play with the magic sheet. But they have different ideas. Anna wants to make a tent with the sheet and pretend to camp. Ben wants to wear the sheet as a cape and pretend to fly. They both pull the sheet and say, "It's mine!" + +The sheet rips in the middle. Anna and Ben are shocked. They look at the torn sheet and start to cry. They cry very loud. They cry so loud that Mom hears them. She comes to their room and sees the mess. + +"What happened here?" Mom asks. She is not happy. + +Anna and Ben stop crying and point at each other. They say, "He did it!" and "She did it!" + +Mom shakes her head. She says, "You both did it. You both ripped the sheet. You both need to say sorry and share." + +Anna and Ben feel sorry. They say sorry to each other and hug. They say sorry to Mom and hug. They say sorry to the sheet and hug. + +Mom smiles. She says, "It's okay. The sheet is still amazing. We can fix it. We can sew it or patch it or make something new with it. We can still have fun with it." + +Anna and Ben nod. They agree. They thank Mom and help her clean the room. They decide to play with the sheet together. They make a tent and a cape and many other things. They have fun with the sheet. They are happy. +Lily and Ben wanted to go to the store with Mom. They liked to look at the toys and books there. But Mom said they had to wait in the car. She had a ticket for a big prize. She wanted to see if she won. + +"Can we come with you, Mom?" Lily asked. "Please?" + +"No, sweetie, you have to stay here. It will be very quick. I'll be right back," Mom said. She gave them a kiss and locked the car. + +Lily and Ben were bored. They played with their toys for a while, but then they wanted to get out. They saw other kids walking with their parents. They saw a big balloon man making funny shapes. They saw a dog with a hat. + +"Let's go see the balloon man," Ben said. He opened the door and got out. + +"No, Ben, we can't. Mom said to stay here," Lily said. She was bossy. She always told Ben what to do. + +"But I want to see the balloon man. He looks fun. Come on, Lily," Ben said. He grabbed her hand and pulled her out. + +Lily and Ben ran to the balloon man. He smiled and gave them each a balloon. Lily got a pink flower. Ben got a blue sword. They were happy. + +But then they heard Mom's voice. She sounded angry. + +"Lily! Ben! Where are you? Come back here right now!" Mom shouted. She had a paper in her hand. It was the ticket. + +Lily and Ben saw Mom. They felt scared. They dropped their balloons and ran to her. + +"Mom, we're sorry. We just wanted to see the balloon man," Lily said. + +"Mom, we're sorry. We were bored," Ben said. + +Mom hugged them and sighed. She was not happy. + +"You should have listened to me. You could have gotten lost or hurt. You have to stay in the car when I tell you to," Mom said. + +She looked at the ticket. It had a big red X on it. + +"And I didn't win the prize. It was a waste of time," Mom said. + +She threw the ticket in the trash and took Lily and Ben back to the car. + +"Maybe next time we can go to the store together," Mom said. + +"Maybe next time we can get more balloons," Lily said. + +"Maybe next time we can see the dog with the hat," Ben said. + +They all laughed and drove home. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to look for things on the ground. They found leaves, stones, and bugs. They put them in a basket. + +"Look, Lily, I found a big twig!" Tom said. He held up a long, brown stick. + +"Wow, that is a big twig, Tom!" Lily said. "What can we do with it?" + +Tom thought for a moment. He had an idea. + +"I recommend we use it as a sword!" he said. "We can pretend to be knights and fight dragons!" + +Lily liked Tom's idea. She smiled and nodded. + +"OK, let's do that!" she said. "But we need another twig for me. Where can we find one?" + +Tom looked around. He saw another big twig near a tree. + +"There, Lily, there is one!" he said. He pointed to the twig. + +Lily ran to the tree and picked up the twig. It was big and heavy. + +"Thank you, Tom!" she said. "Now we have two swords!" + +Tom and Lily held their twigs and waved them in the air. They made sounds like swords. + +"Zing, zang, zong!" Tom said. + +"Zap, zop, zup!" Lily said. + +They ran around the park, pretending to be knights and fight dragons. They had a lot of fun with their big twigs. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with paint and paper. They have many tubes of paint. Red, blue, yellow, green, and more. They squeeze the paint on the paper and make shapes and pictures. + +One day, they want to paint outside. It is cold and windy. They put on their coats and hats and go to the garden. They find a big rock to put their paper on. They open their tubes of paint and start to paint. + +"Look, Mia, I paint a sun!" Tom says. He paints a big yellow circle with orange rays. + +"That is nice, Tom. I paint a flower!" Mia says. She paints a red circle with purple petals. + +They paint more things. They paint a tree, a bird, a house, a car. They have fun. + +But then, the wind blows hard. It blows their paper off the rock. It blows their tubes of paint away. Tom and Mia are sad. They run after their paper and paint. But they are too slow. The wind takes them far, far away. + +"Where is our paper? Where is our paint?" Tom cries. + +"I don't know, Tom. They are gone." Mia cries. + +They hug each other. They are cold and sad. They go back to the house. They tell their moms what happened. Their moms hug them. They give them hot chocolate and cookies. They say they can paint again another day. + +Tom and Mia feel better. They thank their moms. They say they are still friends. They say they will paint again when it is not cold and windy. They smile. +Lily and Ben are hungry. They want to eat meat for lunch. But they have no meat at home. They have to go to the shop. + +They walk to the shop with Mum. They see many things on the way. They see cars and bikes and dogs and cats. They look at everything. They like to look. + +They get to the shop. Mum says, "Wait here. I will get the meat." She goes inside. Lily and Ben wait outside. They see a big bird. It is black and has a yellow beak. It is a crow. + +The crow sees the meat in the shop. It wants to eat the meat. It flies to the shop. It tries to get the meat. Mum sees the crow. She shouts, "Go away, crow! That is my meat!" + +Lily and Ben see the crow too. They are scared. The crow is big and loud. They want Mum to come back. They hold hands. They are brave. They say, "Go away, crow! That is our meat!" + +The crow hears Lily and Ben. It is surprised. It sees that they are brave. It does not like brave children. It flies away. It looks for another meat. + +Mum comes back. She has the meat. She sees Lily and Ben. She smiles. She says, "Well done, Lily and Ben! You are very brave. You scared the crow away. Now we can have meat for lunch." + +Lily and Ben are happy. They hug Mum. They say, "We love you, Mum. We love meat. We are brave." They go home. They have meat for lunch. They are full and happy. The end. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and catch it. Sometimes they missed the ball and it rolled away. They ran after the ball and laughed. + +One day, a big dog appeared in the park. It saw the ball and ran after it too. It grabbed the ball with its teeth and shook it. Tom and Lily were scared. They wanted their ball back, but they did not want to go near the dog. + +"Hey, that's our ball!" Tom shouted. "Give it back!" + +The dog growled and barked. It did not want to give the ball back. It thought the ball was its toy. + +Tom and Lily were worried. They did not know what to do. They looked around for help. + +They saw a man walking in the park. He had a leash in his hand. He was the dog's owner. + +"Excuse me, sir," Lily said. "Can you please get our ball from your dog? He took it from us and we are scared." + +The man smiled and nodded. He walked over to the dog and said, "Drop it, Rex. That's not your ball. That's their ball. Be nice and share." + +The dog obeyed and dropped the ball. The man picked it up and gave it to Tom and Lily. He apologized for the dog's behavior and said, "He's a friendly dog, but he loves to play with balls. He didn't mean to scare you. Do you want to pet him?" + +Tom and Lily hesitated, but they saw that the dog was wagging its tail and licking the man's hand. They decided to give the dog a chance. They petted the dog and said, "Hello, Rex. You are a good dog. We are sorry we yelled at you." + +The dog licked their faces and wagged its tail more. He was happy to make new friends. He let them play with his ball too. + +Tom and Lily thanked the man and the dog for their kindness. They learned that sometimes things are not what they seem, and that they should not judge by appearances. They also learned to be brave and ask for help when they need it. They had a fun day in the park with their ball and their new friend, Rex. They felt welcome and safe. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play on the farm. They had many animals to see and feed, but their favorite was the goat. The goat was white and soft, and he liked to eat grass and hay. Sometimes he would make funny noises and jump around. + +One day, Ben and Lily saw a big dog near the goat pen. The dog was barking and growling, and he wanted to chase the goat. The goat was scared and ran to the corner of the pen. Ben and Lily were scared too, and they ran to their mom. + +"Mom, mom, there is a big dog and he wants to hurt the goat!" Ben cried. + +"Where is the dog?" Mom asked. + +"Over there, near the goat pen!" Lily pointed. + +Mom took a stick and went to the goat pen. She saw the dog and shouted, "Go away, bad dog! Leave the goat alone!" The dog was surprised and ran away. Mom checked the goat and saw that he was not hurt. She gave him some water and a hug. + +"Thank you, mom, you are so brave!" Ben and Lily said. + +"No, you are brave, for telling me about the dog. And the goat is brave too, for not giving up. He is a good goat, and we love him." Mom said. + +"Can we give him a name?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, what do you want to call him?" Mom asked. + +Ben and Lily thought for a moment, and then they said together, "Change!" + +"Why Change?" Mom asked. + +"Because he changed from scared to happy, and because he changed our day from bad to good." Ben and Lily explained. + +Mom smiled and said, "That is a very nice name. I like it. Come on, let's go and play with Change. He is our brave goat." +Anna and Ben were playing in the park with their mom. They saw a big statue of a lion. It looked very grumpy and scary. + +"Can we go closer, mom?" Anna asked. + +"Okay, but be careful. Don't touch the statue. It might be dirty or sharp," mom said. + +Anna and Ben walked slowly to the statue. They wanted to see its teeth and eyes. They were not afraid of the lion. + +But when they got closer, they heard a loud roar. It came from behind the statue. They turned around and saw a real lion. It had escaped from the zoo. It was angry and hungry. + +Anna and Ben screamed. They ran back to their mom. Mom screamed too. She picked them up and ran to the car. She locked the doors and called the police. + +The police came and caught the lion. They took it back to the zoo. They said sorry to Anna, Ben and mom. They said the lion was not supposed to be in the park. They said it was a mistake. + +Anna and Ben were very scared. They hugged their mom. They did not want to see the statue or the lion ever again. They wanted to go home and play with their toys. They were glad they were safe. +Lila and Ben were very happy. They were going to the park with Mom and Dad. They wanted to celebrate Ben's birthday. Mom had a big cake and some balloons. Dad had a surprise for them. + +At the park, they saw many people and animals. They saw ducks, dogs, and squirrels. They saw kids playing and laughing. They saw a vendor with a cart. He had popcorn, candy, and ice cream. Lila and Ben wanted some ice cream. Mom and Dad said yes. They went to the vendor and asked for two cones. + +"Here you go, kids. Enjoy your ice cream," the vendor said. He smiled and winked at Dad. He gave Dad a small box. "This is for you. Happy birthday, Ben." + +"Thank you, sir," Dad said. He took the box and put it in his pocket. He did not tell Lila and Ben what was in it. + +Lila and Ben licked their ice cream. They were very yummy. They walked to a bench and sat with Mom and Dad. They ate the cake and sang happy birthday to Ben. Ben blew the candles and made a wish. He was very happy. + +Then Dad said, "I have one more surprise for you, Ben. Do you want to see it?" + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Ben said. He was very curious. + +Dad took out the box from his pocket. He opened it and showed Ben what was inside. It was a toy car. But not a normal toy car. It was a light car. It had lights on the wheels, the windows, and the roof. It could change colors and make sounds. It was very cool. + +"Wow! A light car! Thank you, Dad!" Ben said. He hugged Dad and took the car. He turned it on and watched it glow and beep. He was very excited. + +Lila was happy for Ben. She clapped and cheered. She said, "That's a great car, Ben. Can I play with it too?" + +"Sure, Lila. You can play with it too. We can share it," Ben said. He was very nice. + +They played with the car and the balloons. They had a lot of fun. They celebrated Ben's birthday. They were very happy. +Sara and Ben liked to play in the attic. They found many old things there, like hats and books and toys. One day, they saw a big box with a lock on it. They wanted to open it and see what was inside. + +"Maybe there are treasures in there," Sara said. + +"Or secrets," Ben said. + +They tried to pull the lock, but it was too hard. They looked for a key, but they could not find one. They felt upset. They wanted to know what was in the box. + +"Let's go and ask Mom," Sara said. + +"OK," Ben said. + +They ran down the stairs and found Mom in the kitchen. She was wiping the table with a cloth. + +"Mom, Mom, can you help us?" Sara said. + +"What is it, sweeties?" Mom said. + +"We found a big box in the attic, but it has a lock on it. Do you have the key?" Ben said. + +Mom smiled. She put down the cloth and took their hands. + +"Come with me. I'll show you something," she said. + +She led them back to the attic and to the big box. She took out a key from her pocket and unlocked the box. She lifted the lid and showed them what was inside. + +There were many photos and letters and medals and souvenirs. They were from Mom's dad, who was a soldier and a hero. He died when Mom was little. + +"These are his memories. He wanted me to have them and to share them with you," Mom said. + +She took out a photo of him and showed it to Sara and Ben. He had a big smile and a uniform. + +"This is your grandpa. He loved you very much, even if he never met you," Mom said. + +Sara and Ben looked at the photo and felt curious and happy. They hugged Mom and thanked her for showing them the box. + +They decided to sit with Mom and look at the other things in the box. They learned more about their grandpa and his stories. They felt closer to him and to Mom. + +They forgot to be upset. They were glad they found the box. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play with paper. They cut paper, fold paper, and draw on paper. They make paper hats, paper planes, and paper animals. + +One day, Tom and Anna find a big paper in the park. It is white and shiny. It has many words and pictures on it. Tom and Anna think it is a magic paper. + +"Look, Anna, this paper has a map!" Tom says. He points to a picture of a town with streets and buildings. + +"Wow, Tom, where does the map go?" Anna asks. She sees a red X on the map. + +"Maybe it goes to a treasure!" Tom says. He wants to find the treasure. + +"Let's follow the map!" Anna says. She is excited. + +Tom and Anna take the paper and walk along the streets. They look at the map and the buildings. They try to find the red X. + +But the map is not easy to read. It has many words and numbers that Tom and Anna do not know. It also has many lines and shapes that Tom and Anna do not understand. + +"Tom, I am lost. I do not know where we are." Anna says. She is scared. + +"Me too, Anna. I do not know where the treasure is." Tom says. He is sad. + +They look around and see a man. He is wearing a blue shirt and a hat. He is holding a bag. + +"Excuse me, sir, can you help us?" Tom asks. He shows the paper to the man. + +The man looks at the paper. He smiles. + +"Hello, kids, this is not a map. This is a flyer. It is a paper that tells people about something." The man says. He points to the words and pictures on the paper. + +"What does it tell people?" Anna asks. + +"It tells people about a circus. A circus is a place where you can see animals and clowns and tricks. It is very fun." The man says. + +"A circus?" Tom and Anna say. They have never seen a circus. + +"Yes, a circus. And you know what? The circus is in town today. It is very close to here. Do you want to go?" The man says. He takes two tickets out of his bag. + +"Tickets?" Tom and Anna say. + +"Yes, tickets. These are papers that let you enter the circus. I have two extra tickets. Do you want them?" The man says. He gives the tickets to Tom and Anna. + +"Thank you, sir, thank you!" Tom and Anna say. They are happy. + +"You are welcome, kids. Have fun at the circus!" The man says. He waves goodbye. + +Tom and Anna look at the tickets. They see a picture of a tent and a star. + +"Come on, Anna, let's go to the circus!" Tom says. + +"OK, Tom, let's go!" Anna says. + +They run to the circus. They forget about the paper. They only think about the animals and the clowns and the tricks. They are very happy. +Lily and Max were twins. They liked to play with their toys and books. But sometimes they got tired and cranky. Mommy said they needed a nap. + +"Nap time, sweeties," Mommy said. "You can play more after you rest." + +Lily and Max did not want to nap. They wanted to go to the store with Mommy. They liked to see the colorful things and the friendly people at the store. + +"Please, Mommy, can we go to the store?" Lily asked. + +"Yeah, please, Mommy, can we go to the store?" Max echoed. + +Mommy smiled and hugged them. "I know you love the store, but you need a nap first. The store will be there later. If you nap now, you will be good and happy when we go. And maybe I will buy you a treat." + +Lily and Max thought about the treat. They liked treats. They wondered what Mommy would buy them. Maybe a candy, or a sticker, or a balloon. + +"Okay, Mommy, we will nap," Lily said. + +"Okay, Mommy, we will nap," Max said. + +Mommy tucked them in their beds and kissed them. "Good twins," she said. "I love you. Sleep well." + +Lily and Max closed their eyes and snuggled with their teddy bears. They dreamed of the store and the treat. They napped for a long time. When they woke up, they were good and happy. Mommy took them to the store and bought them a treat. They had a fun day. +Tim and Jen are twins. They like to play outside on the lawn. They have a toy car that they can drive. They take turns to drive the car. But sometimes they fight over the car. + +One day, Tim wants to drive the car, but Jen is already driving it. Tim says, "Give me the car, Jen. It is my turn." + +Jen says, "No, Tim. I am not done. You had it before." + +Tim gets angry. He pulls the car from Jen. Jen falls on the lawn. She cries. + +Mom hears Jen cry. She comes outside. She sees Tim and Jen. She sees the car. She is harsh. + +She says, "Tim and Jen, you are naughty. You do not share the car. You hurt each other. You go inside now. No more car for today." + +Tim and Jen are sad. They say, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Jen. Sorry, Tim." + +Mom says, "It is okay. I love you. But you have to be nice to each other. And you have to share the car. Do you understand?" + +Tim and Jen nod. They hug Mom. They hug each other. They go inside. They hope they can play with the car again tomorrow. +Lila and Ben were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. Sometimes they would fall down and laugh. + +But today, they saw a big dog near the fence. The dog was barking loudly and showing its teeth. Lila and Ben felt fearful. They did not like the dog. They wanted to go away. + +"Let's go back to mom and dad," Lila said to Ben. "The dog is scary." + +Ben nodded. He held Lila's hand and they started to walk slowly. They did not want the dog to see them. + +But the dog saw them. It jumped over the fence and ran towards them. Lila and Ben screamed. They did not know what to do. + +Then they saw a man running after the dog. The man was the dog's owner. He was shouting at the dog to stop. + +"Rex, no! Bad dog! Come here!" the man said. + +The dog did not listen. It was almost near Lila and Ben. Lila and Ben knelt down and hugged each other. They closed their eyes and hoped the dog would not hurt them. + +But the man reached the dog and grabbed its collar. He pulled the dog away from Lila and Ben. He said sorry to them. + +"I'm so sorry. He escaped from his leash. He's not a bad dog, he's just playful. He didn't mean to scare you," the man said. + +Lila and Ben opened their eyes. They saw the man and the dog. The dog was wagging its tail and licking the man's face. The man looked kind and sorry. + +Lila and Ben felt less fearful. They stood up and wiped their tears. They said it was okay. + +The man thanked them and said he would take the dog home. He said they could pet the dog if they wanted. Lila and Ben looked at the dog. The dog looked friendly and happy. + +Lila and Ben smiled. They decided to pet the dog. The dog licked their hands and wagged its tail. Lila and Ben laughed. + +They learned that the dog was not scary, he was just playful. They said goodbye to the man and the dog. They went back to their mom and dad. They told them what happened. They said they were brave. Mom and dad hugged them and said they were proud. Lila and Ben felt happy. They played with their ball again. They had a good day. +Anna and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. Their favorite thing was the big slide. They would take turns to go down and laugh. + +One day, a man came to the park. He had a lot of toys in his cart. He said he wanted to sell them to the children. He showed them dolls, cars, balls, and books. He said they were very cheap and fun. + +Anna and Ben looked at the toys. They wanted to have some, but they did not have any money. The man saw them and smiled. He said he had a deal for them. He said he would give them one toy each if they gave him the slide. + +Anna and Ben were confused. They loved the slide, but they also wanted the toys. The man said they had to hurry, or he would leave. He said the slide was old and boring, and the toys were new and exciting. + +Anna and Ben looked at each other. They did not know what to do. They felt guilty for wanting to give away the slide. They knew the other children would be sad. But they also felt curious about the toys. They thought they would be happy. + +They decided to take the deal. They gave the man the slide and took the toys. They ran away from the park, afraid that someone would see them. They went to their homes and played with the toys. + +But they did not feel happy. They felt bad. They missed the slide. They missed their friends. They missed the park. They realized they had made a mistake. They wished they could go back and say no to the man. They wished they could have the slide again. They wished they could say sorry. +Lily and Ben like to play with blocks. They make different shapes and colors with the blocks. They have fun together. + +One day, Lily wants to make a pattern with the blocks. She puts a red block, then a blue block, then a yellow block. She repeats the pattern until she has a long line of blocks. + +Ben thinks the pattern is silly. He says, "That is not a good pattern. It is boring. I want to make something else." He takes some of Lily's blocks and makes a tower. + +Lily is angry. She says, "No, Ben, those are my blocks. You are breaking my pattern. Give them back!" She tries to grab the blocks from Ben. + +Ben does not want to give them back. He says, "No, Lily, these are my blocks now. You can have the other blocks. Go away!" He pushes Lily away. + +Lily falls down and cries. She hurts her knee. She is sad and mad. She does not want to play with Ben anymore. + +Ben does not care. He is happy with his tower. He does not say sorry to Lily. He is mean. + +The end. +Tom and Sam were brothers. They liked to play near the lake. They saw a big white boat on the water. It looked shiny and fast. + +"Can we go on the boat?" Tom asked Sam. + +"I don't know. Maybe we can ask the man who owns the boat," Sam said. + +They ran to the dock where the boat was tied. They saw a man with a hat and a beard. He was holding a fishing rod. + +"Hello, sir. Can we go on your boat?" Tom asked the man. + +The man smiled and nodded. "Sure, you can. But you have to be careful and wear these vests," he said. He gave them two orange vests that had straps and buckles. + +"Thank you, sir. You are very nice," Sam said. + +They put on the vests and climbed on the boat. The man started the engine and the boat moved on the water. It made a loud noise and splashed the waves. + +Tom and Sam felt happy and excited. They waved to the birds and the trees. They saw a big bridge and a small island. + +The man told them stories about the lake and the fish. He said he had a surprise for them. + +"What is it?" Tom asked. + +"You'll see soon," the man said. + +He steered the boat to a hidden cove. There, they saw a huge white swan. It had a long neck and a fluffy tail. It looked like a fairy tale. + +"Wow! It's beautiful!" Sam said. + +The man threw some bread to the swan. The swan came closer and ate the bread. It let Tom and Sam touch its feathers. + +The brothers felt amazed and happy. They thanked the man and the swan. They had the best day ever. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play pretend. Today, they are playing lions. They put on their lion masks and run around the house. They roar at each other and at their toys. + +"Roar! I am the king of the lions!" Tom says. + +"Roar! No, I am the king of the lions!" Sam says. + +They chase each other and jump on the couch. The couch is their den. They curl up on the couch and pretend to sleep. + +Mom comes in and sees them. She smiles and says, "What are you doing, my little lions?" + +"We are playing lions, Mom. We are tough and strong," Tom says. + +"We are the kings of the lions, Mom. We can roar very loud," Sam says. + +Mom hugs them and says, "You are very cute and sweet, my little lions. But it is time to take off your masks and have a snack. How about some cookies and milk?" + +Tom and Sam take off their masks and say, "Yes, please, Mom. We love cookies and milk." + +They follow Mom to the kitchen and leave the couch and the masks behind. They are not lions anymore. They are just Tom and Sam, two brothers who like to play pretend. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play with boats. They had a big sail that they used to make their boats go fast on the pond. One day, they saw a new boat that was very attractive. It was red and shiny and had a big flag. + +"Wow, look at that boat!" Tom said. "It is so pretty. I want to play with it." + +"Me too," Lily said. "But it is not ours. It belongs to someone else." + +They looked around and saw a boy sitting on a bench. He was holding a remote control that made the boat move. + +"Maybe we can ask him to share," Tom said. "He looks nice." + +They walked over to the boy and smiled. + +"Hello," Tom said. "We like your boat. It is very attractive. Can we play with it too?" + +The boy looked at them and frowned. He did not like to share. He liked to have things for himself. + +"No," he said. "This is my boat. Go away." + +He pressed a button on the remote control and made the boat go faster. He wanted to show them how good his boat was. + +Tom and Lily felt sad. They wanted to play with the boat, but the boy was mean. They thought of a way to solve the problem. + +"Maybe we can make our own boat," Lily said. "We have a sail and some wood and some glue. We can make a boat that is even more attractive than his." + +Tom liked the idea. He nodded. + +"Yes, let's do that," he said. "We can make a boat that is bigger and faster and has more flags." + +They ran to their house and got their sail and some wood and some glue. They worked hard to make their own boat. They painted it blue and yellow and put four flags on it. They were very proud of their boat. + +They took their boat to the pond and put it in the water. They used their sail to make it go fast. They smiled and laughed. + +"Look at our boat!" Tom said. "It is so attractive. It is the best boat ever." + +Lily agreed. + +"Yes, it is," she said. "We don't need his boat. We have our own boat." + +They played with their boat for a long time. They had fun. They did not notice the boy watching them. He was angry. He did not like their boat. He thought it was ugly and silly. He wanted to ruin their boat. + +He waited until they were not looking. He grabbed his remote control and made his boat go towards their boat. He wanted to crash his boat into their boat and break it. + +He pressed the button and his boat sped up. He aimed it at their boat. He smiled wickedly. + +"Take that!" he said. + +But he made a mistake. He did not see the big rock in the water. His boat hit the rock and flipped over. It sank to the bottom of the pond. He lost his boat. + +He cried out loud. He was very sad. He had no boat. + +Tom and Lily heard him. They turned around and saw what happened. They were shocked. They did not like the boy, but they did not want him to lose his boat. + +They felt sorry for him. They wanted to help him. They sailed their boat to the shore and got out. They walked over to the boy and offered him their boat. + +"Here," Tom said. "You can play with our boat. We are sorry you lost your boat." + +The boy looked at them. He was surprised. He did not expect them to be nice to him. He felt ashamed. He realized he was wrong. He wished he had shared his boat with them. + +"Thank you," he said. "You are very kind. I am sorry I was mean to you. Can we be friends?" + +Tom and Lily smiled. They nodded. + +"Yes, we can be friends," Lily said. "We can play with our boat together. We can share." + +They gave him their boat and their sail. They taught him how to use them. They played with him for a while. They had fun. + +They thought they had solved the problem. They thought they had a happy ending. + +But they were wrong. + +They did not see the big dog that was watching them. The dog liked to chase things that moved. The dog saw their boat and their sail. The dog thought they were toys. The dog wanted to play with them. + +The dog ran to the pond and jumped in. The dog swam to their boat and grabbed it with his teeth. The dog shook his head and tore their boat apart. He ripped their sail and their flags. He destroyed their boat. + +He barked loudly. He was very happy. He had a toy. + +Tom and Lily and the boy heard him. They turned around and saw what happened. They were +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a spider on a flower. The spider was black and shiny. It had eight legs and many eyes. + +"Look, a spider!" Lily said. "It is pretty." + +"Can we make a new spider?" Ben asked. He liked to make things with his hands. + +"How can we make a new spider?" Lily wondered. She thought hard. + +"Maybe we can use some sticks and stones and leaves," Ben said. He picked up some things from the ground. + +"OK, let's try," Lily agreed. She helped Ben to make a new spider. They put four sticks for the legs, a stone for the body, and a leaf for the head. They gave it two dots for the eyes. + +"Look, we made a new spider!" Ben said. He was proud of their work. + +"It is not as pretty as the real spider, but it is fun," Lily said. She smiled. + +They put their new spider next to the real spider. The real spider moved a little. It looked at the new spider. It did not seem to mind. + +"Hello, spider," Lily and Ben said. "We are your friends." +Sara likes to organize her toys. She has a big box for her dolls, a small box for her cars, and a basket for her books. She puts each toy in the right place and feels happy. + +One day, Sara finds a photo in her basket. It is a photo of her and her mom and dad. They are smiling and hugging. Sara loves this photo. She wants to keep it safe. + +She looks for a place to put the photo. She does not want to put it in the box or the basket. She wants to see it every day. She sees an empty frame on the wall. It is a frame for a photo. Sara has an idea. + +She asks her mom for help. Her mom takes the photo and puts it in the frame. She hangs the frame on the wall above Sara's bed. Sara is very happy. She can see the photo every night and every morning. She says thank you to her mom and gives her a big hug. +Tim and Sam were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They liked to run, jump, slide and swing. They had a lot of fun. + +One day, they saw a bee on a flower. Tim wanted to catch the bee. He thought it was brilliant. He liked its yellow and black stripes and its shiny wings. He ran to the flower and tried to grab the bee. + +But the bee did not like that. The bee was scared and angry. It stung Tim on his hand. Tim cried out loud. It hurt a lot. He dropped the bee and ran to Sam. + +Sam saw what happened. He felt sorry for Tim. He ran to him and hugged him. He said, "It's okay, Tim. I will help you. We need to go to the nurse. She will make it better." + +They went to the nurse. She put some cream on Tim's hand and gave him a band-aid. She said, "You should not catch bees, Tim. They are not toys. They are living things. They have feelings too. They can get hurt and they can hurt you. You should be kind and gentle to them. They help the flowers and the honey." + +Tim learned his lesson. He said, "I'm sorry, bee. I won't catch you again. I will be nice to you. And thank you, Sam. You are a good friend. You helped me when I was in pain. You are brilliant." + +Sam smiled. He said, "You're welcome, Tim. You are a good friend too. You are brave and honest. You are brilliant." + +They hugged each other. They were happy. They went back to the park. They played some more. They did not catch bees. They watched them and admired them. They said, "Bees are brilliant." +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play games and make art. One day, they found a big envelope in the mail. It had their names on it. They were excited. What could be inside? + +They opened the envelope and saw a card. It had a picture of a lion and a monkey. The card said: "You are invited to Sam's birthday party at the zoo. There will be cake and fun. Do you dare to come?" + +Lily and Ben loved the zoo. They wanted to see the animals and eat cake. But they were also scared. The lion and the monkey looked scary. What if they roared or bit them? They did not know if they dared to go. + +They asked their mom and dad. Mom and dad said: "The zoo is a safe place. The animals are behind fences and glass. They will not hurt you. You can go to the party if you want. It will be fun." + +Lily and Ben thought about it. They did not want to miss the party. They did not want to be afraid. They wanted to be brave. They decided to dare to go. They put on their hats and coats. They took the card and the envelope. They said: "We are going to the zoo. We are going to Sam's birthday party. We are not scared. We are excited." +Lily liked to play with her bell. She would shake it and make it ring. She liked the sound and the color. It was a shiny red bell. + +One day, her brother Max took her bell. He wanted to play with it too. He ran away with it and Lily cried. She wanted her bell back. + +"Max, give me my bell!" she shouted. "It is mine!" + +"No, it is mine now!" Max said. "You have many toys. I have none." + +Lily was angry and sad. She looked around and saw a big rock. It was heavy and gray. She had an idea. She picked up the rock and ran after Max. + +"Here, take this!" she said. She threw the rock at Max and hit him on the head. Max dropped the bell and fell down. He cried. + +"Ow, ow, ow! That hurt!" he said. "Why did you do that?" + +"I replaced your bell with a rock!" Lily said. She picked up her bell and smiled. "Now you have a toy. A heavy rock!" + +Lily ran away with her bell. She was happy. Max was not. He rubbed his head and looked at the rock. He did not like it. He wished he had not taken Lily's bell. He learned a lesson. He should not take things that are not his. +Once upon a time, there was a dirty kangaroo who lived in a forest. One day, a little boy saw the kangaroo and said, "Oh, you are so dirty. Let me help you clean up." The kangaroo was happy and said, "Thank you, little boy." + +The little boy took the kangaroo to a nearby river and washed him with soap and water. The kangaroo felt much better and said, "I feel so much cleaner now. Thank you for helping me improve." + +The little boy smiled and said, "You're welcome, Mr. Kangaroo. Now you can hop around and play without feeling dirty." The kangaroo was grateful and they became good friends. From that day on, the kangaroo always stayed clean and the little boy visited him often to play together. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Benny. He loved to play in the garden and eat carrots. One day, Benny saw a carrot that was too high for him to reach. He tried to jump, but he couldn't get it. + +Then, Benny saw a piece of string on the ground. He had an idea! He tied one end of the string to the carrot and the other end to a stick. He pulled the stick and the carrot came down. Benny was so happy and ate the carrot. + +Later that day, Benny saw a playful squirrel. The squirrel wanted to play with Benny, but Benny was too busy eating carrots. The next day, Benny saw the playful squirrel again. This time, Benny put down his carrots and played with the squirrel. They had so much fun together! From that day on, Benny and the playful squirrel were best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a poor little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mom and dad. They didn't have much money, but they always had corn to eat. + +One day, Lily's mom told her they were going to prepare a special dinner. Lily was excited and asked what they were going to eat. Her mom said it was a surprise. + +Lily helped her mom prepare the corn by shucking it and washing it. She could smell the delicious aroma coming from the kitchen. + +Finally, dinner was ready. Lily's mom brought out a big pot of corn chowder. It was the most delicious thing Lily had ever tasted. She was so happy that they could make such a tasty meal with just a few simple ingredients. From that day on, Lily never felt poor again because she knew that with a little preparation, they could make something amazing. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her carry some groceries from the car. Timmy was scared because the bags were heavy and he didn't want to drop them. + +"Mommy, I'm fearful. I can't carry the weight of the bags," Timmy said. + +"It's okay, Timmy. I'll help you. Just keep holding onto the bag and walk slowly," said his mom. + +Timmy listened to his mom and was able to carry the bags without dropping them. He felt proud of himself and happy to have helped his mom. From that day on, Timmy learned that he could do things even if they seemed scary at first. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play on the beach with her mom and dad. One day, she saw the tide coming in and it made her happy. She loved the sound of the waves and the feeling of the sand between her toes. + +But then, she saw a crab that was hurt. It was trying to crawl back to the water, but it couldn't because of its hurt leg. Lily felt sad for the crab and wanted to help it. She asked her mom and dad if they could help the crab, and they said yes. + +Together, they gently picked up the crab and put it back in the water. The crab was so happy and it scuttled away. Lily felt proud that they were able to improve the crab's day. She smiled and said to her parents, "I love the beach. It's fun and we can help animals too." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park with her mom and dad. One day, while they were playing on the swings, Lily saw a boy who was sad. He had dropped his bag and all his toys fell out. Lily wanted to help him, so she ran over to him and gave him a hug. + +The boy smiled and thanked Lily. He started picking up his toys and putting them back in his bag. Lily helped him too. She felt happy that she could support him. + +After they were done, the boy showed Lily his beautiful toy car. Lily thought it was amazing and asked if she could play with it. The boy said yes and they played together for a while. + +When it was time for Lily and her family to go home, the boy gave Lily a big hug and said thank you again. Lily felt happy that she could make a new friend and help someone who was feeling sad. She learned that supporting others can make them feel better and it can make you feel good too. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the green grass. He had a big blue ball that he liked to throw and catch. One day, Timmy played with his ball all day long until the sun started to set. He knew it was time to go inside and finish his dinner. + +Timmy's mom called him inside and he quickly ran to the table. He saw that his plate had green broccoli on it. He didn't like broccoli, but he knew he had to eat it all to finish his dinner. After he finished his broccoli, his mom gave him a piece of blueberry pie for dessert. Timmy loved blueberry pie and he ate it all up until there was nothing left. Then, he went to bed feeling happy and full. +Once upon a time, a boy had a big melon. He loved his melon so much! One day, he wanted to move his melon to a new place. He asked his mom to help him. She said, "Sure! Let's move your melon to the table." + +The boy was happy because his melon was safe on the table. He loved looking at it every day. He would touch it and smell it. It smelled so good! He was happy that his melon was safe and sound. + +From that day on, the boy would always move his melon to the table. He loved having it there. He knew it was safe and he could look at it whenever he wanted. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat pastries. One day, he went to the bakery to buy an ordinary pastry. + +As he was walking home, he saw his friend, Sally. Sally asked him, "What did you buy at the bakery, Timmy?" + +"I bought an ordinary pastry," he replied. + +Sally said, "Let's speed up and go eat it together!" + +So, they ran to Timmy's house and ate the pastry together. It was delicious! They both smiled and said, "Yum!" +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy who lived in the forest. One day, Teddy went for a walk and it started to rain. Teddy got wet and felt very cold. He wanted to go back to his cave to dry off. + +On the way back, Teddy saw a little rabbit who was trying to escape from a fox. Teddy told the rabbit to hide behind him and he scared the fox away. The rabbit was very grateful and thanked Teddy. + +When they got to Teddy's cave, the rabbit saw that Teddy was very tired and sleepy. The rabbit said, "Teddy, you saved my life. You must be tired. I will stay here with you until you fall asleep." Teddy was very happy and thanked the rabbit. They both fell asleep together, feeling safe and warm. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very nice and loved to eat popcorn. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. They decided to catch butterflies, but Timmy didn't like that. He wanted to catch popcorn instead. So, they went to the popcorn stand and bought a big bag of popcorn. They threw the popcorn in the air and tried to catch it with their mouths. Timmy caught the most popcorn and everyone thought he was very good at it. They all had a nice time playing together and eating popcorn. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lily. She loved to play outside when the sun was shining. One day, while she was playing, she saw lightning in the sky. She was scared and ran inside to tell her mom. + +Her mom said, "Don't worry, the lightning won't hurt you as long as you stay inside." But Lily was still scared. + +Later that day, Lily's family went for a picnic in the park. Lily was having fun playing with her toys, but then the sky turned dark and lightning struck a tree nearby. Everyone ran to the car, but Lily's dad was struck by the lightning. He didn't have a chance. + +Lily was very sad and missed her dad. She learned that lightning can be dangerous and that it's important to stay safe during storms. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch television all day long. He would sit on the couch and watch cartoons for hours and hours. One day, Timmy's mom told him he couldn't watch TV anymore because he wasn't doing his homework. + +Timmy was very sad and didn't know what to do. He wanted to watch TV so badly. He thought about it for a while and decided to print out some pictures from the internet to make a collage for his mom. He worked very hard on it and when he gave it to his mom, she was so happy and proud of him. + +From that day on, Timmy learned that it's important to do his homework before he can watch TV. He also learned that doing something peaceful, like making a collage, can make people happy. Timmy was happy too because he found a new hobby that he loved. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to the shop with her mommy. They walked and walked until they found a big shop with lots of toys. + +Lily noticed a white teddy bear on the shelf. It was so fluffy and cute! She wanted it so much. But her mommy said she could only get one toy. + +Lily thought and thought until she saw a pretty pink doll. It was just as nice as the teddy bear. She decided to get the doll instead. She was happy and hugged her new toy all the way home. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to run really fast in his yard. One day, Timmy's dad bought him a new toy car. It was very expensive and Timmy loved it so much. He wanted to race his toy car in the yard. + +Timmy's friend, Sarah, came over to play. She saw Timmy's new toy car and wanted to race too. Timmy said, "Okay, let's race!" They started racing their toy cars in the yard. Timmy's car was faster than Sarah's car. Timmy was very happy that he won the race. + +After the race, Timmy and Sarah played with their toy cars together. They had a lot of fun. Timmy was happy to have a friend to play with in his yard. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved pirates and would always pretend to be one. He would wear a big hat and carry a toy sword. One day, Timmy went to the park and saw a pirate statue. He was so enthusiastic and ran to touch it. + +As he touched the statue, he felt like a real pirate. Suddenly, he heard a voice behind him say "Ahoy matey!" It was an old man dressed like a pirate. Timmy was scared at first, but the pirate was very kind and asked if he wanted to go on an adventure. + +Timmy was so excited and they went on a treasure hunt together. They found a chest full of gold coins and Timmy felt like a real pirate. He thanked the pirate for the adventure and went home with a big smile on his face. From that day on, Timmy knew that pirates were real and he couldn't wait for his next adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, but it was very cold. Her mommy told her to put on her coat so she wouldn't get sick. + +Lily tried to put on her coat, but it didn't fit. She was so sad! Her mommy said, "It's okay, we can get you a new coat that fits better." + +The next day, they went to the store and found a new coat that fit perfectly. Lily was so happy! She ran outside to play, but she was a little clumsy and fell down. Her mommy came running over and said, "Are you okay?" Lily said, "Yes, I'm okay. I just need to be more careful." + +From then on, Lily was more careful when she played outside and she loved her new coat that fit just right. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she went out to play even though it was raining. She didn't have an umbrella, so she got all wet. + +Lily's mom saw her and said, "Oh no, Lily! You're all wet! You'll catch a cold and suffer." + +Lily replied, "I don't hurt, Mommy. I just got wet. Can I still play outside?" + +Her mom said, "No, Lily. You have to come inside and dry off. You don't want to suffer from being sick." So, Lily went inside and changed into dry clothes. She felt much better and was happy to play inside with her toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom was making a cake and Lily wanted to help. Her mom said, "Sure, I can teach you how to mix the ingredients." + +Lily was so excited to learn. Her mom showed her how to measure the flour and sugar and how to crack an egg. Lily was doing a great job and her mom was impressed. + +After they mixed all the ingredients, they put the cake in the oven to bake. While they waited, Lily asked her mom, "Can we make cupcakes next time?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. I love teaching you how to cook." + +Lily was happy to spend time with her mom in the kitchen and couldn't wait to make more impressive treats together. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird lived in a cage with bars. The cage was in a room with a window. The bird liked to stare out the window. It was easy for the bird to see the trees and the sky. + +One day, a little girl came into the room. She saw the bird in the cage and felt sad. She wanted the bird to be free. The girl opened the cage and the bird flew out the window. The bird was happy to be free and the girl was happy too. They both stared at each other for a moment before the bird flew away. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy robot. It was his favorite toy. One day, Timmy was playing outside when he saw a big, scary dog. The dog barked at Timmy and he started to shiver. + +Suddenly, the robot came to life and started to walk towards the dog. The dog got scared and ran away. Timmy was so happy that his harmless robot saved him from the scary dog. + +Timmy learned that even though the robot was just a toy, it was still brave and could protect him. He also learned that sometimes things that seem scary can be harmless. From then on, Timmy always played with his robot by his side, knowing that it would always protect him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mom. While playing, she saw her friend Timmy. Timmy said, "Hi Lily! Can you bring a message to my mom?" + +Lily was happy to help. Timmy gave her a note and said, "Please give this to my mom. It's important." Lily ran to Timmy's house and knocked on the door. Timmy's mom answered and Lily gave her the note. + +But Lily was embarrassed because she had a little accident on the way. She spilled her juice on her shirt! Timmy's mom said, "Don't be embarrassed, accidents happen. Thank you for bringing the message." Lily smiled and ran back to the park to play with Timmy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and go camping with her family. One day, her family set up a tent in the backyard for her to play in. + +Lily's little brother, Max, came outside and saw the tent. "I want to play in the tent too," he said. But Lily didn't want to share. "No, this is my tent," she said. + +Max got frustrated and started to cry. Lily felt bad and said, "Okay, you can come in my tent too." But then Max started to tease her by knocking down the pillows and blankets. Lily got upset and said, "Stop teasing me!" + +Their mom heard the commotion and came outside. She helped them work out their conflict and they all played together in the tent. They had so much fun that they even decided to sleep outside in the tent that night. +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 curious about it and wanted to touch it. But her mother warned her, "Don't touch the rose, Lily. It has thorns that can hurt you." + +Lily felt sad and asked her mother, "Why can't I touch the rose? It looks so pretty." Her mother replied, "You can look at it and enjoy its beauty, but you don't need to touch it." + +The next day, Lily went to the garden and saw a butterfly stuck in a spider web. She wanted to help the butterfly, but she was scared. She remembered what her mother had said and realized that sometimes we don't need to touch things to appreciate them. She carefully took a stick and gently freed the butterfly. + +From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes we need to be patient and careful. We don't always need to touch things to enjoy them. And most importantly, we need to help others when they need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very excited because she was going on a holiday with her family. They were going to the beach! + +When they arrived, Lily saw the big blue ocean and heard the waves crashing. She said, "I hear the ocean! It sounds like music!" + +But after a few days, Lily got bored. She said to her mom, "This is boring. Can we do something fun?" + +Her mom said, "Let's build a sandcastle!" So they built a big sandcastle together. Lily was happy again and said, "This is the best holiday ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to color with her crayons. One day, she found a pretty picture of a flower and wanted to hang it up on her wall. + +Lily asked her mommy for help and together they got some tape to attach the picture to the wall. Lily was so happy to see her colorful flower on her wall. + +Later that day, Lily was feeling a little sad. She was scared of the thunderstorm outside. Her mommy hugged her and told her to take deep breaths to stay calm. Lily closed her eyes and breathed in and out. Soon, she felt much better and fell asleep with her colorful flower watching over her. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. So, she went to the tree and tried to stand up on her own. But she was too little to reach the first branch. + +Just then, a boy named Jack came by and saw that Lily was frustrated. "What's wrong?" he asked. "I want to climb this tree, but I can't reach the branch," replied Lily. Jack looked up at the tree and said, "Don't worry, I can help you. Just stand on my shoulders and you can reach the branch." + +Lily looked at Jack and smiled. She stood on his shoulders and reached the branch. She was so happy that she looked down at Jack and said, "Thank you, Jack! You're my best friend." From that day on, Lily and Jack played together every day in the park and had lots of fun adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went outside to play with her scooter. She rode it around and around until she got dizzy. + +Suddenly, Lily heard her mom call her from inside the house. She knew it was time to go inside because her mom always calls her when it's time to come in. + +Lily put her scooter away and went inside to see her mom. Her mom gave her a big hug and asked if she had fun playing outside. Lily nodded her head and smiled, feeling happy and tired from all the spinning on her scooter. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, her mommy gave her an apron to wear. It was pink and had a picture of a cupcake on it. Lily loved it! + +They were making cookies for a party that night. Lily wanted to decorate the cookies with sprinkles. She put lots of sprinkles on each one. When they were done, they looked so pretty. + +Later, at the party, Lily saw a lady who was deaf. She couldn't hear the music or the people talking. Lily felt sad for her. She gave her a cookie and smiled. The lady smiled back and hugged Lily. It made her feel happy inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and chase butterflies. One day, she saw a beautiful butterfly with tight wings fluttering around her garden. She ran after it, but it flew away. + +Lily went inside to tell her mom about the butterfly. Her mom said, "Maybe the butterfly will come back tomorrow." + +The next day, Lily went outside to play and saw the same butterfly again. This time, she tried to catch it, but it flew away again. She went inside to tell her mom, and her mom said, "Maybe the butterfly is playing a joke on you." + +The next day, Lily went outside and saw the butterfly again. She remembered what her mom said about the butterfly playing a joke on her. So, she stood still and waited. The butterfly landed on her finger, and Lily laughed. She realized her mom was right, and the butterfly was just playing a joke on her. From that day on, Lily and the butterfly played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat pasta, especially the yellow ones. One day, her mom made her a big bowl of yellow pasta for lunch. Lily was very happy and started eating it right away. + +After a while, Lily noticed that there were too many yellow pastas on her plate. She wanted to count them to see how many there were. She counted and counted, but she lost track of how many yellow pastas she had eaten. + +Suddenly, Lily started feeling sick. She had eaten too much pasta and her tummy hurt. She tried to tell her mom, but she couldn't speak. Her mom took her to the hospital, but it was too late. Lily had eaten too much pasta and she didn't make it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her mommy went to the store to buy some candy. Lily saw a pretty diary and asked her mommy if they could buy it. Her mommy said no because they didn't have enough money. + +Lily was sad and started crying. A little boy saw her crying and asked her what was wrong. Lily told him that she wanted the diary but her mommy said no. The little boy said he had some money and could buy it for her. + +Lily was very happy and thanked the little boy. But when they left the store, a big dog came and took the diary away from Lily. She was so sad and cried even more. The little boy said he was sorry but couldn't do anything to help. Lily and her mommy went home without any candy or diary. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a key that she loved to play with. One day, she went to the store with her mom to buy some candy. Her mom told her to pay for the candy with her own money. + +Lily looked in her pocket, but she couldn't find her money. She felt weak and sad. Suddenly, she remembered that she left her money at home. Her mom told her not to worry and paid for the candy with her own money. + +When they got home, Lily found her money and gave it to her mom. Her mom was happy that Lily remembered to pay her back. From that day on, Lily made sure to always bring her money with her when she went to the store. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to eat yogurt every day. She would eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. One day, Lily's mommy told her that eating too much yogurt would make her weigh more and more. + +Lily didn't want to be heavy, so she started to eat less yogurt. She also started to eat more fruits and vegetables. Lily's mommy was happy to see her daughter making healthy choices. + +As Lily grew up, she learned that being wealthy wasn't just about having lots of money. It was also about being healthy and happy. Lily was grateful for the lesson her mommy taught her about the importance of taking care of her body. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a nice dream about a big castle. In her dream, she saw a big stack of pancakes as tall as a tree. She thought it was so funny and giggled in her sleep. + +The next day, Lily woke up and told her mommy about her dream. Her mommy smiled and said, "That sounds like a fun dream, Lily." Then, they went to the kitchen and made a nice stack of pancakes for breakfast. + +Lily was so happy to have her dream come true. She ate the pancakes with syrup and smiled the whole time. From that day on, she knew that sometimes dreams can come true in real life too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One night, she went to bed and started to dream. In her dream, she was in a magical world where she could play with all the toys she ever wanted. She was so happy! + +The next day, Lily told her friends about her dream. One of her friends, named Timmy, became envious. He wished he could have the same dream as Lily. So, that night, he went to bed and hoped to dream about playing with all the toys he ever wanted. And guess what? He did! Timmy was so happy when he woke up the next morning. + +From that day on, Lily and Timmy would always talk about their dreams and the fun they had playing with all the toys. They were the happiest kids in the world! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go on vacation with his family. They would go to the beach and play in the sand. + +One day, Timmy found an old penny on the beach. He showed it to his dad and asked, "Can we polish it?" His dad said, "Sure, we can make it shine like new." + +As they polished the penny, Timmy's dad told him a wise story. He said, "Just like this penny, people can be old and dirty on the outside, but if we take the time to polish them, we can see their true value." + +Timmy learned that it's important to treat everyone with kindness, even if they don't look shiny on the outside. And from then on, he always looked for ways to polish the people he met. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a red vest that he loved to wear. It made him feel happy and warm. + +One day, Timmy's mom told him that he had to clean his room. But Timmy didn't want to clean his room. He wanted to play with his toys. So, he decided to ignore his mom and keep playing. + +But ignoring his mom was a serious mistake. When his dad came home, he saw Timmy's messy room and got very upset. Timmy realized that he should have listened to his mom and cleaned his room. From that day on, Timmy always listened to his parents and never ignored them again. +Once upon a time, there was a polite tiger. He lived in a big forest with lots of trees and animals. One day, the tiger got very dirty from playing in the mud. He decided to clean himself in the river. He splashed and played in the water until he was clean again. After that, he went back to his home in the forest feeling happy and fresh. The other animals were amazed to see how clean and shiny the tiger looked. From that day on, the tiger made sure to stay clean and tidy. +Once upon a time, there was a fish named Nemo. He lived in a big ocean with his fish friends. One day, Nemo saw a beautiful spark in the water. He wanted to see it closer, so he decided to dive down. + +As he got closer, he saw that the spark was actually a shiny seashell. Nemo was so happy to find it! He brought it back to his fish friends and they all admired its beauty. + +From that day on, Nemo loved to dive and explore the ocean. He found many more beautiful things and shared them with his friends. They all had so much fun together! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake pies with her mother. One day, Lily wanted to make a unique pie. She decided to put lots of different fruits in it. Her mother encouraged her to try new things. + +Lily worked hard on the pie, mixing all the fruits together. She put it in the oven and waited for it to bake. When it was done, it smelled delicious. Lily couldn't wait to taste it. + +But when she took a bite, she realized something was wrong. The pie was too sour and too sweet at the same time. Lily was disappointed. She had worked so hard on the pie, but it didn't taste good. She felt sad and cried. + +Her mother hugged her and told her it was okay to make mistakes. They decided to try making another pie together. This time, they made a simple apple pie, and it turned out delicious. Lily was happy again, and she learned that sometimes it's better to keep things simple. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and get really dirty. One day, Timmy's mom told him it was time to take a shower. Timmy didn't want to take a shower because he thought the water would be too harsh on his skin. + +But his mom said it was important to take a shower to get clean. So, Timmy took a deep breath and went into the shower. He used soap to wash away all the dirt and grime from playing outside. + +After the shower, Timmy felt much better and clean. He was happy he took the shower even though he was scared it would be harsh. From that day on, Timmy knew it was important to take a shower every day to stay clean and healthy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One sunny day, she went to the park with her mommy. They saw a man blowing bubbles with a wand. Lily loved bubbles, so she asked her mommy if she could play with them too. Her mommy said yes, and Lily took the wand. She blew and blew and made lots of bubbles. They were so pretty and shiny. Everyone looked at them and smiled. One bubble was so big and attractive, it floated up to the sky. Lily and her mommy looked up and watched it until it disappeared. It was a fun day at the park. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow. One day, she saw a big factory in the distance. She asked her mom what it was. + +"That's a factory, Lily. They make things there," her mom said. + +Lily was curious and wanted to see what they made. So, she walked towards the factory. As she got closer, she felt the cold wind freeze her cheeks. + +Suddenly, she smelled something spicy. It was coming from the factory. She walked up to a man who worked there and asked, "What do you make here?" + +"We make hot sauce, little girl," he said. + +Lily was amazed. She loved spicy food. "Can I try some?" she asked. + +"Sure thing," the man said, and gave her a small bottle to take home. From that day on, Lily loved the spicy hot sauce and would always remember her adventure at the factory. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree in a peaceful forest. The tree was very wise and had lived for many years. One day, a little bird came to the tree and asked for help. The bird's nest had fallen and he didn't know what to do. + +The tree leaned down and listened to the bird's problem. Then, the wise tree told the bird to use some sticks and leaves to build a new nest. The little bird was very happy and thanked the tree for its help. + +From that day on, the bird visited the tree often and they became good friends. The tree was happy to have brought peace to the little bird's life. And the little bird was grateful to have met such a wise friend. +Once upon a time, there was a blue bird who was very intelligent. He lived in a tree and loved to sing songs. One day, he decided to visit his friend, a little mouse who lived in a hole in the ground. + +"Hello, little mouse!" said the blue bird. "I came to visit you today." + +"Welcome, blue bird!" replied the little mouse. "I'm so happy to see you." + +They chatted and played together, but suddenly a big cat appeared. The cat wanted to eat the little mouse. + +"Run, little mouse, run!" shouted the blue bird. + +The little mouse tried to run, but the cat was too fast. Sadly, the blue bird had to watch as his friend was eaten by the cat. From that day on, the blue bird never visited anyone again. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to play in the pond and splash around with his friends. One day, Ducky saw a shiny wheel floating in the water. Ducky was curious and wanted to play with the wheel, but his mother warned him to be careful and not to play with things that were not his. + +Ducky ignored his mother's warning and went to play with the wheel. He splashed around with it and had so much fun. But suddenly, the wheel started to spin too fast and Ducky couldn't keep up. He tried to swim away, but the wheel hit him and he got hurt. + +Ducky realized that he should have listened to his mother and not played with things that didn't belong to him. The moral of the story is to always be careful and listen to your parents. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly bear named Bubba. Bubba lived in the forest with his friends, the birds and the squirrels. One day, Bubba found a tube in the river. The tube was big and yellow and Bubba thought it would be fun to play with. + +Bubba tried to fill the tube with water from the river, but it had a hole in it. The water kept coming out. Bubba was sad because he wanted to play with the tube. But then, his friend the squirrel came up with an idea. They found some leaves and put them inside the tube. The leaves filled up the hole and now Bubba could play with the tube all day long. + +Bubba and his friends had so much fun playing with the tube. They rolled it down the hill and even used it as a slide. Bubba was happy that he found the tube and even happier that his friend helped him fix it. From that day on, Bubba and his friends always looked for things to fill the tube with and play with together. +Once upon a time, there was a group of animals who lived in a forest. They were all friends and liked to play together. One day, it started to rain very hard. The animals got scared and ran to find shelter. But one little rabbit was left behind. + +The other animals noticed the rabbit was missing and went back to find him. They saw him shivering in the rain and knew they had to help him. They huddled together and made a roof with their bodies to keep the rabbit dry. + +It was an important moment for the group of animals because they learned that helping each other was the right thing to do. From that day on, they always stuck together and never left anyone behind in the rain again. +Once upon a time, there was a big garden with many flowers. One day, a little flower was sad because it did not bloom like the others. It wanted to be pretty like them. + +An elderly woman came to the garden and saw the sad little flower. She put a collar around it and said, "You are special, just like this collar. You will bloom when it is your time." + +The little flower was happy and waited patiently. But then, a big wind came and blew all the flowers around. The little flower was scared and thought it would never bloom. + +But the collar kept it safe and the little flower finally bloomed. It was the prettiest flower in the garden. The other flowers were happy for the little flower and the elderly woman smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a very persistent boy. He always wanted to help his mom and dad. One day, Tim saw his mom writing on a piece of paper. He asked, "Mom, what are you doing?" + +His mom said, "I am writing a thank you note to grandma for the gift she sent us." Tim thought this was a great idea, so he asked if he could help. His mom gave him a piece of paper and a crayon. + +Tim tried his best to write the words "thank you" on the paper. It was hard, but he did not give up. He kept trying and trying. Finally, he made the words look just right. He showed his mom, and she was very happy. + +"Great job, Tim!" his mom said. "Grandma will love this." Tim felt proud and happy that he could help his mom. He learned that being persistent and trying hard can make things happen. + +And so, Tim and his mom sent the thank you note to grandma. When grandma got the note, she was so happy to see Tim's writing. She called them and said, "Thank you for the lovely note, Tim! I'm so proud of you!" Tim smiled and knew that his persistence had made his grandma happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play in the mud. One day, he went outside and found a big puddle. He jumped in with both feet and got very dirty. Tim laughed and played, making mud pies and pouring mud on the ground. + +Tim's mom saw him playing and said, "Oh, Tim! You are so dirty! Let's go inside and get you clean." Tim didn't want to stop playing, but he knew his mom was right. So, he went inside and took a bath. The water washed away all the dirt and mud. + +After his bath, Tim put on clean clothes and went to find his mom. He gave her a big hug and said, "Thank you for helping me get clean, Mom!" His mom smiled and hugged him back, happy that her little boy was clean and ready for more fun. +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk with his dog, Spot. They walked on a dry path and found a big gate. The gate was locked, and Tim wanted to see what was on the other side. + +Tim saw a key on the ground. He picked up the key and said, "Spot, let's try to unlock the gate!" Tim put the key in the lock and turned it. The gate opened with a creak. + +On the other side of the gate, Tim and Spot found a beautiful garden with flowers and trees. They played and had fun all day. Before they left, Tim closed the gate and said, "We will come back to play again soon, Spot!" +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived an adorable bunny named Binky. Binky loved to play in the garden with his friends. One sunny day, Binky found a big jar of jam in the garden. He was very happy and wanted to share it with his friends. + +Binky called his friend, Birdy the bird. "Birdy, come here! I found a big jar of jam. Let's share it with our friends!" Birdy flew over to Binky and saw the big jar of jam. They both tried to open it, but it was stuck. + +Then, they saw their friend, Slinky the snake, who was in trouble. Slinky was stuck in a tree and needed help. Binky and Birdy wanted to rescue Slinky. They worked together and helped Slinky get out of the tree. Slinky was very thankful. + +After rescuing Slinky, they all went back to the big jar of jam. Slinky used his strong tail to open the jar. They all enjoyed the sweet jam and had a great time together. Binky, Birdy, and Slinky were happy that they could help each other and share the yummy jam. +One day, a little red triangle went for a walk. It was a peaceful day. The sun was out, and the birds were singing. The little red triangle was happy. + +As the little red triangle walked, it saw a big blue square. The big blue square was not happy. It was trembling. The little red triangle asked, "Why are you trembling, big blue square?" The big blue square said, "I am scared of the dark cloud coming." + +The little red triangle wanted to help. It said, "Let's find a place to hide from the dark cloud." They looked for a place to hide. They found a big tree with many leaves. The little red triangle and the big blue square hid under the tree. The dark cloud came, but they were safe. + +The big blue square stopped trembling. It said, "Thank you, little red triangle." The little red triangle smiled. They were friends now. The dark cloud went away, and the day was peaceful again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a new suit. The suit was blue and pretty. Tim wanted to wear his suit all the time. + +One day, it was wet outside. Tim asked his mom, "Can I wear my suit outside?" His mom said, "No, Tim. Your suit will get wet. I do not permit you to wear it today." + +Tim was sad, but he listened to his mom. The next day, the sun was shining. Tim asked his mom, "Can I wear my suit now?" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, Tim. You can wear your suit today." + +Tim was so happy! He put on his suit and went outside to play. Tim's suit stayed clean and dry. Tim's mom was proud of him for listening. They had a fun day together. +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk. He saw a delicate bird in a tree. The bird had a cane in its beak. Tim wanted to help the bird, so he asked, "Do you need help, bird?" + +The bird said, "Yes, please. I want to hang this cane on the tree for my nest, but it is too high for me." + +Tim was happy to help the bird. He reached up high and hung the cane on the tree branch. The bird was very happy and thanked Tim. + +Tim felt good for helping the bird. He waved goodbye and continued his walk. He knew that even little kids can do big things. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went to the park with her mom. They saw a small, harmless bug on a leaf. Lucy wanted to touch it, but her mom said, "No, Lucy, don't touch the bug." + +The next day, Lucy and her mom went back to the park. Lucy had an urge to find the bug again. She looked and looked, and finally found it on a flower. This time, her mom let her touch it. But when Lucy touched the bug, it started to scream! Lucy was very scared and ran to her mom. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lucy. The bug was just scared too." They both laughed and went home, happy that they had a fun day at the park. +One morning, a famous dog named Max went for a walk. He was a big, happy dog who loved to play with his friends. Today, he wanted to play with his best friend, a little cat named Lily. Max went to Lily's house and said, "Lily, let's play!" + +Lily was sad. She said, "I can't play, Max. I forget where I put my toy mouse." Max wanted to help Lily find her toy. They looked in the house, but they could not find it. Lily was very sad and Max did not know what to do. + +Max had an idea. He said, "Let's go to the park. Maybe we can find a new toy there." Lily agreed, and they went to the park. They found a big, red ball. They played with the ball all day and had so much fun. In the end, Lily was happy again and she did not feel sad about her lost toy mouse. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot lived in a small house with his best friend, a girl named Lily. They loved to play together in the big yard outside their house. + +One sunny day, Spot and Lily were playing with a red ball. Spot would push the ball with his nose, and Lily would try to catch it. They were having so much fun! Then, the ball rolled under a big bush. Lily couldn't reach it, so she asked Spot for help. "Spot, can you get the ball?" she said. + +Spot looked under the bush and saw the red ball. He wanted to help Lily, so he tried to pull the ball out with his teeth. He pulled and pulled, and finally, the ball came out from under the bush. Spot was so happy that he could help his friend. + +Lily clapped her hands and said, "Thank you, Spot! You are the best little dog ever!" Spot wagged his tail and barked with joy. They continued to play with the red ball all day, laughing and having fun together. And from that day on, Spot and Lily knew they could always count on each other. +Once upon a time, in a big brown house, there lived a little girl named Lily and her dog, Max. They loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Lily and Max went to the park to have some fun. + +As they played, Max found a big stick. "Snap!" the stick broke in half. Max brought the stick to Lily. "Good job, Max!" said Lily with a big smile. They played with the stick, throwing it and chasing after it. + +All of a sudden, there was silence. Lily looked around and couldn't find Max. She called out, "Max, where are you?" Max came running from behind a tree with the stick in his mouth. "There you are!" said Lily, happy to see her friend. + +They played until the sun went down, and then they went back to their big brown house. Lily and Max were tired, but they had a great day at the park. They went to sleep, dreaming of their next adventure together. +Once upon a time, there was a big mountain. On the mountain, there lived a creative little boy named Tim. Tim loved to cut paper and make fun shapes. He made paper animals, paper flowers, and even paper mountains! + +One day, Tim met a friendly squirrel on the mountain. The squirrel said, "Hi Tim! What are you doing?" Tim replied, "I am cutting paper to make pretty things. Do you want to help me?" The squirrel was excited and said, "Yes, I would love to help!" + +So, Tim and the squirrel cut paper together. They made more paper animals, paper flowers, and paper mountains. They were very creative and had lots of fun. They became best friends and played on the mountain every day, making the world a more beautiful place with their art. +One day, a little boy named Tim and his dog, Spot, went to play at the park. Tim saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. He started to climb, but then he got frightened. "Help!" Tim cried. Spot heard his friend and knew it was an emergency. + +Spot ran to find a grown-up to help Tim. He saw a lady and barked at her. "What's wrong, Spot?" the lady asked. Spot barked again and led the lady to Tim. She saw Tim in the tree and knew he needed help. + +The lady told Tim, "Don't be scared, I will help you." She kneeled down and let Tim step on her hands to get down. Tim was very happy and thanked the lady. "Thank you for saving me!" he said. Tim and Spot played at the park for a little more, then went home to tell their family about their big adventure. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. Tim saw a big tree and wanted to play there. Under the tree, he found a small drum. Tim was very happy and started to play the drum. + +Tim played the drum and made a rhythm. He played louder and louder. A squirrel heard the rhythm and came to see Tim. The squirrel said, "Hi Tim, can you teach me how to catch the rhythm like you?" Tim smiled and said, "Yes, I can teach you!" + +Tim showed the squirrel how to play the drum. The squirrel tried to catch the rhythm, but it was frightened by the loud noise. Tim said, "Don't be scared, little squirrel. Just try again." The squirrel tried again and soon, it caught the rhythm. + +Tim and the squirrel played the drum together, making a beautiful rhythm under the big tree. They became good friends and had lots of fun at the park that day. Tim's mom watched them play and smiled, happy to see her son making a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to watch cartoons on TV. His favorite cartoon was about a funny dog named Bow. Bow was a deaf dog, but he was always happy and made everyone laugh. + +One day, Tim's mom said, "Tim, let's go outside and play." Tim didn't want to stop watching his cartoon, but he knew it was important to listen to his mom. So, he turned off the TV and went outside with his mom. + +While they were playing, Tim saw a dog that looked just like Bow from his cartoon. The dog was deaf too, but he was still very happy. Tim said, "Look, Mom! It's Bow from my cartoon!" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, it does look like him. Let's go say hello." + +Tim and his mom walked over to the dog and its owner. Tim asked the owner, "Can I pet your dog?" The owner said, "Of course, he loves making new friends." Tim petted the dog and played with him for a while. He was so happy to meet a dog just like Bow from his favorite cartoon. + +After playing with the dog, Tim and his mom went back home. Tim knew that even though the dog was deaf, he could still have fun and be happy, just like Bow from his cartoon. He learned that everyone is special in their own way, and that made him very happy. +One day, a little bunny named Ben went outside to play. He liked to jump and run, which was good exercise. Ben saw his friend, a squirrel named Sally, sitting under a tree. + +"Hi Sally! Do you want to exercise with me?" asked Ben. Sally looked up and said, "I am eating a nut. It is very hard to bite. But it tastes good!" + +Ben wanted to taste the nut too. So, Sally shared the nut with him. They both agreed it was hard and tasted very good. After they finished eating, they played together. They ran and jumped, having fun and exercising. + +At the end of the day, Ben and Sally were tired but happy. They had a great time exercising and tasting the hard nut. They said goodbye and went to their homes, looking forward to playing together again soon. +Once upon a time, in a big town, there was a famous building. Many people liked to go there and see it. One day, a little boy named Tim went to see the famous building with his mom and dad. + +Tim was a good boy, but he liked to lie sometimes. His mom and dad told him that lying is not good. Tim saw a big dog near the famous building. He wanted to play with the dog, but his mom and dad said no. Tim was sad, so he lied and said the dog was lost and needed help. + +People heard Tim and came to help the dog. But they found out that the dog was not lost. Tim's lie made everyone upset. Tim felt bad for lying and said sorry to everyone. His mom and dad told him that it is always better to tell the truth. + +From that day on, Tim never lied again. He learned that telling the truth is the best thing to do. And whenever he went to the famous building, he remembered the day he learned a big lesson about the truth. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a mysterious box in his room. He did not know where it came from. He wanted to open the box, but it was hard. Tim struggled to open it. + +He asked his big sister, Lily, for help. "Lily, can you help me open this box?" Tim said. Lily tried to open the box too, but she also struggled. + +Lily said, "Tim, we need to follow the law. We should ask Mom and Dad if we can open the box." They asked their parents, and Mom and Dad said it was okay. + +Together, they all opened the mysterious box. Inside, they found a big, soft teddy bear. Tim was so happy, and he hugged the teddy bear tightly. They all laughed and played with the new teddy bear. +One day, a little dog named Max was feeling restless. He did not want to stay inside his house anymore. He wanted to go outside and play on the lawn. + +Max asked his friend, a small cat named Lily, "Do you want to play with me on the lawn?" Lily looked out the window and saw the sun shining. She said, "Yes, let's go play!" + +Max and Lily went outside and started to play on the lawn. They ran around, chasing each other and having fun. But then, a big dog came up to them. The big dog wanted to play too, but Max and Lily were scared. They said, "No, we don't want to play with you. We refuse!" The big dog felt sad and walked away. + +Max and Lily continued to play on the lawn until they were tired. They went back inside the house and took a nap. They were happy they had a fun day playing together. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a big, heavy box in his room. He opened the box and saw a toy rocket inside. Tim was very happy and wanted to play with the rocket. He showed the rocket to his mom and said, "Look, Mom! I found a rocket!" + +His mom smiled and said, "That's great, Tim! But first, let's cook some food for lunch." Tim helped his mom cook and they had a yummy lunch together. After lunch, Tim's mom told him, "Now you can play with your rocket, but be careful not to break it." + +Tim played with the rocket all afternoon. He pretended the rocket was flying high in the sky. But then, the rocket hit the wall and broke into pieces. Tim was very sad and started to cry. His mom heard him and came into the room. She saw the broken rocket and said, "Don't worry, Tim. We can fix it together." + +Tim and his mom worked together to fix the rocket. They used glue and tape to put the pieces back together. After they finished, the rocket looked good as new. Tim was very happy and said, "Thank you, Mom! I will be more careful next time." His mom hugged him and said, "I know you will, Tim. Now go have fun with your rocket!" +Once upon a time, there was a poor little dog named Max. Max had a big, soft bathrobe that he loved to wear. One day, Max was playing with his ball when he heard a ring. It was his friend, the cat named Lily. + +Lily said, "Max, let's play together!" But Max didn't want to share his bathrobe with Lily. He said, "No, this is my bathrobe. You can't play with it." Lily felt sad and walked away. + +Later, Max saw Lily sitting alone and looking sad. He felt bad for not sharing his bathrobe. So, Max went to Lily and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. We can both play with my bathrobe." Lily smiled, and they played together happily. From that day on, Max and Lily always shared their toys and had lots of fun. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a big, incredible cube in his toy box. He did not know what it was, but it was very pretty. He showed it to his sister, Sue. Sue was older and smarter. She knew a lot of things. + +Sue said, "Tim, that is a magic cube! If we urge it to do something, it will help us." Tim and Sue wanted to see if the cube was really magic. They urged the cube to help them clean their room. And guess what? The room was cleaned in no time! + +Tim and Sue were very happy. They thanked the incredible cube. Then, they went to their mom and dad. They told them about the magic cube. Mom and Dad smiled and said, "That's great! But remember, it is always good to do things by ourselves too." + +From that day, Tim and Sue used the cube sometimes, but they also learned to do things by themselves. The moral of the story is that it is important to be independent and not rely on magic all the time. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big mattress. He loved to jump on it. One day, Tim met a new friend named Sam. Sam was worried. He did not have a mattress to jump on. + +Tim said, "Don't worry, Sam! You can jump on my mattress with me!" Sam was happy. They both jumped on the mattress. They laughed and had fun. + +Then, Tim had an idea. "Let's race!" he said. Sam agreed. They raced from one side of the mattress to the other. They ran back and forth, laughing and playing. Tim won some races, and Sam won some races. + +In the end, they were both tired. They sat down on the mattress and smiled. Tim and Sam were happy. They had a fun day together. Now, Sam was not worried anymore. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to paint and play with colors. One day, Lily saw a big, scary bird outside her window. The bird was black and had a long beak. Lily was afraid, but she wanted to make friends with the bird. + +Lily thought, "I will give the bird a gift of colors." She painted a beautiful picture with all the colors she had. Then, she asked her dad to help her deliver the picture to the scary bird. + +Her dad said, "Are you sure you want to give this to the scary bird?" + +Lily said, "Yes, I want to be friends." + +Together, they went outside and put the picture near the bird. The scary bird looked at the picture and started to change colors. It became blue, green, and yellow. The bird was not scary anymore. It was now a beautiful, colorful bird. + +Lily and the colorful bird became good friends. They played and painted together every day. And they lived happily ever after in their town filled with colors. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Bobo and a little cat named Mimi. They lived in a house with a big yard. Bobo loved to dance, and Mimi liked to watch. + +One day, Mimi said, "Bobo, you dance so well!" Bobo smiled and said, "Thank you, Mimi! I love to dance. Do you want to try?" Mimi felt jealous because she could not dance like Bobo. She said, "No, I don't want to try." + +Bobo kept dancing, and Mimi seemed more and more jealous. She did not like that Bobo could dance, and she could not. So, Mimi thought of a plan. She went to the yard and dug a big hole where Bobo danced. + +The next day, Bobo went to dance in the yard. He did not see the hole that Mimi dug. Bobo fell into the hole and got hurt. Mimi felt bad for what she did but it was too late. Bobo could not dance anymore, and they both were sad. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little boy named Tim. He had a cat named Fluffy. Fluffy was Tim's best friend. They played together every day. + +One day, Fluffy went away. Tim was very sad. He missed his cat a lot. He looked all over the town for Fluffy. He asked everyone, "Have you seen my cat?" But no one had seen Fluffy. + +Tim went to the park, where he saw a dead tree. He heard a meow. Tim looked up and saw Fluffy in the tree! "I missed you, Fluffy!" Tim said. Fluffy meowed back. Tim helped Fluffy get down from the tree, and they went home together, happy to be with each other again. +Once upon a time, there was a cow named Molly. Molly was an adventurous cow. She liked to walk far away from the farm. One day, Molly saw a big truck. The truck was going to deliver food to the farm. + +Molly said to the truck driver, "Can I help you deliver the food?" The truck driver said, "Yes, but you must be careful. The road is long and hard." Molly was excited and walked with the truck. + +On the way, they met a mean dog. The dog wanted to eat the food. Molly said, "No, this food is for the farm." The dog was angry and tried to take the food. Molly was brave and pushed the dog away. The dog ran away, and Molly and the truck driver continued to deliver the food. + +When they reached the farm, everyone was happy. The farmer said, "Thank you, Molly, for being brave and helping to deliver the food." Molly felt proud and learned that being adventurous can also mean helping others. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a big lollipop under his bed. He was very happy. He wanted to eat it right away, but his mom said, "Wait until after dinner, Tim." + +Tim was stubborn. He didn't want to wait. He wanted to eat the lollipop now. So, when his mom went to the kitchen, Tim started to eat the lollipop. + +While Tim was eating, his mom came back. She saw him with the lollipop and said, "Tim, I told you to wait!" Tim felt bad. He knew he should have listened to his mom. + +Later, Tim's friend, Sue, came over to play. They played with toys and had fun. Then, Sue saw the lollipop and said, "Wow, that's a big lollipop! Can I have a taste?" Tim said, "Sure, but let's ask my mom first." + +They both rushed to Tim's mom and asked if they could share the lollipop. Tim's mom said yes and they were both very happy. Tim learned that it is important to listen and not be stubborn. +One day, a little girl named Lucy wanted to play with her friends. She thought it would be fun to invite them to her house. So, she went to her friends' houses and said, "Come to my house today. We will play and have fun." + +Her friends, Tom and Jane, were very happy. They came to Lucy's house. They played with toys and had a great time. But, Lucy was careless. She left her toys all over the floor. Tom and Jane did not like the mess. + +Tom said, "Lucy, we should clean up the toys." Jane agreed, "Yes, it's not nice to leave a mess." Lucy listened and they all cleaned up the toys together. They learned that it's important to take care of their things and not be careless. + +From that day on, Lucy always remembered to clean up her toys after playing. She knew that being careless was not good. And her friends were always happy to come and play at her house. + +The moral of the story is: Always clean up after yourself and don't be careless. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck. The duck was very independent. It liked to do things by itself. The duck lived near a big pond with its family. + +One day, the little duck decided to go for a walk. It walked and walked until it met a big frog. The frog said, "Hello, little duck! Do you mind if I hop with you?" The duck said, "No, I don't mind. Let's walk together!" + +They walked and talked as they went on their way. The little duck and the big frog became good friends. They played and had fun every day. And the little independent duck was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a high shelf in a small house. On the high shelf, there was a plate. The plate was pretty and shiny. It was a special plate that Mom loved a lot. She put the plate on the high shelf so it would be safe. + +One day, a cat came into the house. The cat saw the plate on the high shelf. The cat wanted to play with the plate. The cat jumped and jumped, trying to reach the high shelf. The cat tried very hard, but could not get the plate. + +Mom saw the cat trying to get the plate. She told the cat, "No, no! Do not play with the plate!" But the cat did not listen to Mom. The cat jumped one more time, and this time, the cat hit the high shelf. The plate started to move. + +The plate moved closer to the edge of the high shelf. It was about to fall. Mom tried to catch the plate, but she was too late. The plate fell from the high shelf and broke into many pieces on the floor. Mom was very sad because her special plate was gone. The cat knew it was not good to play with the plate, but it was too late. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to pick berries from the bushes near her house. One day, while picking berries, she saw a dirty little bird with a broken wing. The bird looked very sad and could not fly. + +Lily wanted to help the bird, so she took it home. She asked her mom to help repair the bird's wing. Her mom carefully fixed the wing, and they gave the bird some berries to eat. The bird started to feel better and looked happier. + +After a few days, the bird's wing was all better. Lily knew it was time to say goodbye. She took the bird back to the berry bushes where she found it. The bird flew away, but not before leaving Lily a surprise. When Lily looked down, she saw the biggest, juiciest berry she had ever seen. The bird had given her a gift for helping it. Lily was very happy and shared the big berry with her family. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there were twin cats named Tom and Tim. They were always together and loved to play. One day, they found a big ball to play with. Tom and Tim were very happy. + +"Let's play with the ball all day!" said Tom. Tim agreed and they started to play. But soon, the sky turned dark and it started to rain. The cats were miserable because they couldn't play outside anymore. + +"I don't want to quit playing," said Tim. But the rain didn't stop. The twin cats decided to play inside the house. They played with the ball near a big vase. The ball hit the vase and it broke into pieces. + +Mom came into the room and saw the broken vase. She was very sad and angry. "You broke the vase! No more playing with the ball," she said. The twin cats were sad and knew they should have quit playing when it started to rain. Now, they couldn't play with their ball anymore, and the rain kept falling outside. +One day, a little boy named Tim saw a careless fly. The fly buzzed around Tim's head. Tim wanted to catch the fly. + +Tim ran after the fly. He jumped and tried to grab it. But the fly was too fast. Tim's friend, Sam, saw him and asked, "What are you doing, Tim?" + +"I want to catch the fly," Tim said. Sam wanted to help. They both tried to catch the fly together. They jumped and reached for the fly, but it was still too fast. + +Finally, Tim and Sam had an idea. They got a cup and a plate. They waited for the fly to land. When the fly landed on the table, they quickly put the cup over it and trapped it with the plate. + +Tim and Sam smiled at each other. They had caught the careless fly together. They let the fly go outside and watched it fly away. +Once upon a time, in a small forest, there lived a little bunny named Binky. Binky was very excited to explore the big world outside his home. He hopped and jumped all day long, looking for new friends. + +One day, Binky found a big box in the forest. It was a mystery what was inside. He tried to open it, but it was too heavy. Binky decided to ask his friend, Dolly the deer, for help. Dolly was deaf, but she was very good at understanding her friends. + +Dolly and Binky worked together to open the mystery box. They pushed and pulled until the box opened. Inside, they found lots of yummy treats and fun toys. Binky and Dolly were very happy and excited. They shared the treats and played with the toys all day long. And from that day on, Binky and Dolly became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a delicate toy bunny that she loved very much. They were best friends and did everything together. Lily liked to carry her bunny in her pocket, so it was always close to her. + +One day, Lily and her bunny went to the park to play. They had so much fun playing on the swings and the slide. Lily was very happy, and she gave her bunny a big hug. They laughed and played until the sun started to go down. + +When it was time to go home, Lily put her bunny back in her pocket and walked with her mom. She felt safe and loved with her bunny by her side. At home, Lily hugged her bunny again and tucked it into bed with her. They both fell asleep, dreaming of their next adventure together. +One day, a little boy named Tim and his dog, Max, went on a boat ride. They saw a small island in the water. Tim said, "Max, let's go to the island and play!" + +When they got to the island, they met a silly bird. The bird was very foolish. It tried to explain where they were. "This is my island," said the bird. "I live here with my friends." + +Tim and Max played with the bird and its friends. They had so much fun. But soon, it was time to go home. Tim said, "We had a great time, but we must go now." + +The bird was sad, but it understood. "Come back soon!" it said. Tim and Max waved goodbye and went back to their boat. They went home, knowing they would always remember their fun day on the island. +One day, a big, impressive tree stood in a park. The tree had a split down the middle. Inside the split, there was some gum. A little boy named Tim saw the tree and wanted the gum. + +Tim said to his friend, Sam, "Look at that tree! I want the gum inside the split." Sam looked at the tree and said, "Wow, that is a big tree. Let's get the gum together!" + +So, Tim and Sam tried to reach the gum. They jumped and climbed, but the gum was too high. They asked a tall man to help them. The tall man got the gum from the split and gave it to Tim and Sam. + +Tim and Sam were very happy. They shared the gum and played in the park all day. The impressive tree with the split was their new favorite spot. +One day, a small bird saw an attractive nest in a tree. The nest looked very nice and warm. The bird wanted to live in the nest, but it belonged to another bird. So, the small bird had an idea. It would pretend to be friends with the bird who owned the nest. + +The small bird said to the other bird, "Hi, I like your nest. Can we be friends?" The other bird was happy to have a new friend and said, "Yes, we can be friends!" They played together and had fun. But the small bird kept thinking about the nest. + +One day, when the other bird was away, the small bird went into the attractive nest. It was very happy to finally be inside. But when the other bird came back, it saw the small bird in its nest. The other bird was very sad and said, "You are not my friend. You just wanted my nest." + +The small bird felt bad for pretending and hurting its friend. It left the nest and flew away. The small bird never saw the other bird again. The small bird never had a real friend because it pretended to be something it was not. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a jar that he loved very much. One day, Tim went to the park to play. He took his jar with him. At the park, Tim saw a big dog. The dog was very dirty. The dog saw Tim's jar and wanted to play with it. + +The dog said, "Can I play with your jar, Tim?" Tim said, "Yes, but be careful. I love my jar." The dirty dog played with the jar, but it was too big for the dog. The jar fell and broke into pieces. Tim was very sad and began to cry. + +A nice lady saw Tim crying and came over. She said, "Why are you crying, little boy?" Tim said, "My jar is broken. The dirty dog broke it." The nice lady felt bad for Tim. She went to her car and got a new jar for Tim. Tim was so happy, he stopped crying. He thanked the nice lady and went home to play with his new jar. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went to the store with her mom. They wanted to buy some cream to make a brilliant cake. Lucy was so happy and excited to make the cake with her mom. + +At the store, Lucy saw her friend Tim. Tim said, "Hi Lucy! Are you making a cake too?" Lucy replied, "Yes, Tim! We are making a brilliant cake with cream. It will be so yummy!" They both laughed and continued shopping with their moms. + +When they got home, Lucy and her mom started to make the cake. Lucy's mom said, "Lucy, can you lock the door, please?" Lucy locked the door and then helped her mom mix the cream into the cake batter. They baked the cake and it came out looking and smelling amazing. They shared the brilliant cake with their family and everyone loved it. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly man named Tom. Tom had a big, red motorcycle. He loved to ride his motorcycle around the town. + +One day, Tom went to the store to buy some food. He saw a little girl crying. "Why are you sad?" Tom asked the girl. "I want to buy a toy, but I don't have any money to pay for it," she said. + +Tom felt bad for the little girl. He took out some money and said, "Here, let me pay for your toy." The little girl smiled and said, "Thank you, Tom!" They went inside the store and bought the toy. Tom and the little girl were very happy. From that day on, they became good friends and had many fun adventures on Tom's red motorcycle. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was restless one night. He could not sleep in his bedroom. He tossed and turned, but sleep would not come. His mom heard him and came to see what was wrong. + +Tim's mom saw that he was not happy. She wanted to comfort him. She sat down on his bed and said, "Don't worry, Tim. I am here to help you sleep." She gave him a big hug and a soft kiss on his cheek. + +Then, Tim's mom started to sing a sweet song. The song made Tim feel safe and warm. He closed his eyes and began to feel sleepy. Soon, he was fast asleep in his bedroom. Tim's mom smiled, happy that she could comfort her little boy. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a generous raven. The raven loved to help his friends. One day, the raven saw a broken toy car near a tree. He wanted to restore it for his friend, the squirrel. + +The raven said to the squirrel, "I will make your toy car like new again." The squirrel was very happy and said, "Thank you, raven! You are so kind." + +The raven worked hard to fix the toy car. He found some small wheels and put them on the car. He painted it with bright colors. Soon, the toy car was as good as new. + +The squirrel was so excited to see his restored toy car. He said to the raven, "You are the best friend ever! I will share my nuts with you." + +From that day on, the raven and the squirrel were the best of friends. They played with the toy car and shared their food. And they lived happily ever after in the big forest. +Once upon a time, there was a happy crocodile. He lived in a big pond. He had many friends. They liked to play together. The happy crocodile had a name. His friends would call him "Smiley." + +One day, Smiley the crocodile saw a big ball near the pond. He wanted to play with it. He called his friends to come and see. They all came running. They were excited to play with the ball. + +They played with the ball all day. They would throw it and catch it. They would kick it and roll it. Smiley and his friends had lots of fun. They were all very happy. At the end of the day, they went home to rest. Smiley the crocodile slept with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a big stage. On this stage, many kids liked to play and have fun. One day, a little boy named Tim was eager to put on a show for his friends. He wanted to attach a sign to the stage to tell everyone about his show. + +Tim went to his friend, Lily, and said, "I need help to attach my sign to the stage. Will you help me?" Lily was happy to help her friend. Together, they found some tape and attached the sign to the stage. + +The day of the show came, and Tim was very excited. All of his friends gathered around the stage, eager to see what he had planned. Tim and Lily put on a funny play, making everyone laugh and clap. After the show, Tim said, "Thank you, Lily, for helping me attach the sign. Our show was a big success!" And they all played happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. He loved to climb trees. One day, he found a big tree in the park. Tom wanted to climb it. He looked up and saw a bird sitting on a branch. + +Tom started to climb the tree. He went up, up, up. The bird looked at him and said, "Hello! What are you doing?" Tom said, "I am climbing. I want to be up high like you." The bird laughed and said, "You are a good climber!" + +As Tom climbed higher, he found a dead branch. He knew he should not touch it. It could break and make him fall. So, he went around it. Tom was very smart. + +Finally, Tom reached the top of the tree. He could see the whole park from there. He was so happy. The bird said, "You did it! You are a great climber!" Tom said, "Thank you. I learned a new word today. Climb!" Then, Tom climbed back down and went home to tell his mom about his adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little dog named Spot. Spot had a big heart and liked to help everyone. One day, Spot saw a small bird with a hurt wing. The bird could not fly. + +Spot said, "I will use my heart to help you, little bird." The little bird was happy. Spot tried to find a way to help the bird. They went to look for a safe place for the bird to rest. + +But then, a big cat saw the bird and wanted to catch it. Spot tried to protect the bird, but the cat was too fast. The cat caught the bird and ran away. Spot was sad, but he knew he used his heart to try and help the little bird. +Once upon a time, there was a famous cook. She made yummy spaghetti. The spaghetti was very long and thin. Everyone loved her spaghetti. + +One day, a little girl wanted to eat the famous spaghetti. The cook said, "I will permit you to have some." The little girl was very happy. She sat down and ate the spaghetti. It was so good! + +The little girl told all her friends about the famous spaghetti. They all came to eat it too. The cook was happy to permit them. They all ate spaghetti and had a fun day. The end. +One day, a little boy went to the park with his mom. They saw a vendor selling toys. The little boy wanted a toy, so he asked his mom, "Can I have a toy, please?" + +His mom said, "If you win the game, you can have a toy." The little boy was very happy and wanted to win. He was persistent and tried very hard to win the game. He played and played, but he did not win. + +The little boy was sad and asked his mom, "Can I try again?" His mom said, "We need to go home now. Maybe next time you can win." The little boy was sad, but he knew he could try again another day. They left the park and went home without a toy. +Alice had a bright day ahead. She was looking forward to playing, but first she had to do her chores. As Alice was putting away the groceries, she complained to her mom about the refrigerator being too full. + +"Mom, it's too full in the refrigerator," Alice said. + +Her mom just smiled and patted her on the head. "It's alright, Alice. We just need to be more organized," her mom replied. + +Alice groaned and finished putting the groceries away. Later that night, Alice was surprised when her mom took some food out of the refrigerator to make a big, bright breakfast. + +Alice smiled. She knew her mom heard her complains and helped her organize the refrigerator so there was enough space for breakfast. Alice was excited for the delicious breakfast, and it was the perfect way to start a bright day. +John was an elderly man who lived in a small house by the beach. Every day, he liked to take walks to get some fresh air. + +One day, John was walking along the beach and he saw a trunk washed up on the beach. He tried to open it, but it was stuck. + +John asked a young boy who was walking on the beach, "Can you help me get this open?" + +The young boy smiled and said, "I'd be happy to help you, Mr. Elderly Man." + +Together, they were able to get the trunk open. Inside, there was a pile of old coins and a map. They were both so excited! + +John and the young boy went back to John's house to look at the map. John wanted to follow the map and see where it took him! + +They were both very curious to see what would happen next! +Once there was a boy named Tom who was very persistent. Every day he would go out to look for things to pick. One day, while he was out, he saw a strange spirit hovering nearby. + +Tom was curious, so he bravely asked the spirit, "Who are you?" +The spirit replied, "I am the spirit of courage and I will follow you wherever you go." + +Tom was excited to have a companion and he decided to pick flowers to give to the spirit. With the help of the spirit, Tom was able to pick the brightest and loveliest flowers. + +The spirit thanked Tom for his persistent effort and said, "Let's keep picking these flowers so we can set a beautiful world." +As they continued to pick more flowers, both Tom and the spirit became very happy. +Amy was a very frightened three year old. Everywhere she went she was scared. One sunny day Amy was playing with her dolls in her room. She looked out the window and saw some birds in the sky. + +Her mom came in and said, "Amy, I have a key I want to show you!" + +Amy was surprised and asked why. + +Her mom said, "This key can help you improve. Would you like to try it?" + +Amy was still a bit scared but was curious too. She said yes. + +Her mom showed her how to use the key in different ways and together they explored the different ways to use it. She improved and was no longer so frightened. + +At the end of the day, Amy thanked her mom and said, "I'm not so scared anymore and that key really helped me." + +Her mom smiled and said, "I'm so glad it helped!" +Once upon a time, there was an elderly soldier. He was so old that everyone in the village called him grandpa. Everyone would gather around him in the village square and listen to his stories. + +Grandpa said he had seen many exciting things in his life. One day he mentioned he had seen a dragon flying in the sky! The children loved hearing about the things Grandpa had seen. + +Grandpa also told them about his time in the army. He said he marched with other soldiers and their uniform was very bright. The children had lots of questions about the army. + +Mostly, Grandpa was just happy to be surrounded by the children. He felt like a part of the village and would talk to them for hours. Everyone around the village square felt special when Grandpa mentioned them by name. + +The elderly soldier was a cherished part of the village. Everyone loved listening to his stories and learning from his wisdom. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Lisa and Marie. They were always playing fun games and telling each other jokes. + +One day, Marie and Lisa went to the park. There was a beautiful swing there. Marie wanted to swing higher, but Lisa was scared. They started to discuss it. + +Marie said "Let's swing higher!" But Lisa said "No, I'm scared." They argued for a while, until Lisa eventually said "Okay, I'll try it." + +Marie was thrilled, so they took turns taking a big swing. While they were in the air, they whispered funny jokes to each other to make the swings even more fun. + +But little did they know, a hidden bird was listening to them. Every time they told a joke, the bird laughed. Suddenly, the bird flew out and said "That was a really funny joke!" + +Lisa and Marie were startled and jumped off the swings. They both laughed, happy that the bird also enjoyed their jokes. From then on, they always discussed telling jokes when they went to the park! +Once upon a time, there was a boy who wanted to go on an adventure. He had a big, red truck and he wanted to take it out for a spin. He put a rare battery in the truck and then he hopped inside. + +The boy was excited. He was ready to go and explore. He turned the key and started driving. + +Suddenly, the boy heard a voice. It said, "Where are you going?" The boy was surprised and looked around. He couldn't see anyone. He asked, "Who said that?" + +The voice replied, "I'm the battery. I want to know where we're going." The boy was so excited! He had a talking battery! + +The boy smiled and said, "Let's go explore the woods." The battery was so happy, it said, "Let's go!" + +So, the boy and the rare battery set off on a fun adventure. They explored the woods and found lots of interesting things. The boy and the battery had lots of fun together and it was a day they would never forget. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She had long brown hair and big blue eyes. Lucy wanted to be a superhero and fly around the world. + +But that was not possible. So she was very sad. Then one day she saw a very unusual bird flying in the sky. It had rainbow coloured wings and was very beautiful. + +Lucy was so excited. She wanted to follow the bird and fly with it. But how? + +Then, Lucy remembered a present, her mum had given to her a few days ago. It was a waist support. When Lucy put it on, her waist felt very strong and she could stand up on her own two feet. + +She also noticed that her waist was buzzing a little, like it was getting ready to take off! She knew that this was her chance to fly. + +So with a big smile on her face, Lucy started running towards the sky. With the waist support, she was able to fly higher and higher until she caught up to the bird. + +Lucy was so happy. She spent the whole day flying around with the unusual bird and having the time of her life. What an amazing adventure! +Once there was a boy who was walking through a forest. He was looking for a special berry that only grows in this forest. Suddenly he found a bush with a bunch of sweet, juicy berries on it. + +The boy couldn't contain his excitement. He decided to pick one of the berries and eat it. + +At that moment, an old man appeared from behind a tree and shouted: "Hey, young man! Those berries belong to me! You cannot take them!" + +The boy was shocked. He felt guilty and wanted to apologize, so he said: "I'm sorry. Please, can I pass if I give you my last coin?" + +The old man didn't look very kind. He said: "If you don't pass now then I'll call the police". + +The boy was scared and so he ran away as fast as he could. He never returned to the forest again and always remembered the guilty feeling that he had when the old man caught him taking the berries. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She had a green blanket which she loved very much. She loved to snuggle with it and play with it all the time. +One cold night, something disturbed her. She looked around with her bright eyes, trying to see what it was. But she didn't see anything. She decided to go back to sleep. +Suddenly, she felt something strange on her green blanket. She shouted “Who’s there?†+A little voice answered “It’s me, a mouse. Sorry to disturb you†+The girl was not scared, she replied “That’s ok, I just want to know what you’re doing here†+The mouse said “I just wanted to sleep under your blanket, it looked so cozy and warm†+The girl laughed and said “Of course, you can stay here†+The mouse was so happy. They both snuggled under the warm green blanket and fell asleep. +Once upon a time there were two friends called Mary and Tom. Mary and Tom were playing in the park together when something went wrong. Mary didn't want to do a task that Tom wanted to do, so they began to quarrel. They shouted and yelled at each other, until their voices were very loud. + +Their parents heard the noise and quickly rushed over to the park to help. They were both very angry and gave them a stern talking to. The parents scolded them both and told them that they should work together. + +Tom's mum then gave them a task to do together. She gave them a big towel which they both had to share. They needed to make it into a hammock. It was a rough task and they didn't get along at first. But eventually, with a bit of help from their parents, the two friends managed to complete the task. + +Afterwards, the two friends hugged and told each other how sorry they were for quarrelling. Mary said "Let's always work together from now on". Tom agreed, and the two of them vowed to never quarrel again. +Once upon a time there was a tiny man named Bob. He had a brain that moved slowly but surely. He always used it to make good decisions. + +One day, Bob decided to go for a walk in the warm sun. He took a deep breath of the sunny air and smiled. + +Later, Bob heard a strange noise. He got curious and he wanted to find the source of the noise. He followed the sound and found its source. It was a big, warm brain! + +Bob was so excited and he wanted to touch the brain. He slowly moved his hand towards it, but the brain started to shake. It moved its way closer to Bob. He was so scared, he ran away as fast as he could. + +Unfortunately for Bob, the brain was faster than him. It caught up and attacked Bob. His brain was no match for the warm brain. In the end, Bob did not survive. +Momma took her three-year-old daughter to the park. They walked across the field and saw a big bell. The little girl wanted to ring it, but Momma said no. She told her daughter to resist ringing the bell. + +The little girl didn't understand why not, but she listened to her Momma and resisted touching the bell. She was a little sad, but she was also grateful that her Momma was looking out for her. + +Momma told her daughter that ringing the bell would bring too many people to the park and it wouldn't be fun anymore. The little girl agreed and smiled at her Momma. Then they had a fun day at the park, just the two of them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. She lived by a pond that was full of fish. Daisy loved to swim in the pond. She wanted to swim with the fish but she was a bit scared. + +One day, Daisy was walking around the pond when she found a magic cane! She picked it up and waved it around. All of a sudden the fish started to follow her! + +The other fish were jealous of Daisy. They had never seen a human swim before. The fun didn't last long though, because soon Daisy grew tired of swimming and went home. She still had the magic cane though! + +From that point on, Daisy was the queen of the pond. Whenever she went back to swim, the fish followed her around like a parade. The other fish were still jealous, but there was nothing they could do! +Once upon a time there was a little boy named John. John loved winter and loved to play in the snow. Every day, he would bundle up and go outside without fail. + +One day, while playing in the snow, John lost one of his mittens! It was the favorite of the pair, the blue mitten with the snowflake on it. + +John looked around the snow, but he couldn't find it. He thought to himself, "Where could it have gone?". + +As he was looking, he heard a voice! A voice said, "Listen John." John was confused. He asked, "Who are you?". + +The voice said, "I am the snow. Look closely and listen." + +John kept listening and looking until, he found it! The missing mitten was hidden near a tree. + +John was so happy. He hugged his mitten and put it on. Thankful for the snow's help, John ran off to play. +Jamie and her mommy went to the grocery store one day. Jamie wanted to get a special treat so she asked her mommy for a carrot. Her mommy said yes and they picked the biggest and strongest carrot they could find. When they got home, Jamie took off her coat and decided to have a race with her carrot. She pretended the carrot was a race car and she giggled as she raced it around the house. Jamie's mommy laughed and cheered every time Jamie made a lap. After the race, Jamie curled up in a cozy chair, ate her strong carrot, and enjoyed her victory! +Robbie was playing at the park with his sister. As they were playing, they heard an older boy talking. + +"I just got an expensive new toy!" He said. "It's the best thing ever!" + +Robbie and his sister wanted to see the toy. The older boy showed them a shimmery toy car. Robbie's eyes got big with jealousy. + +Robbie: "I wish I had it." + +Older boy: "You can listen to me. If you want it, beg your parents for it. They'll get it for you." + +Robbie's parents had said he was too young for expensive toys. But Robbie was determined to get the toy. + +Robbie: "Mummy, Daddy, can I have the toy?" + +Mummy: "No, sweetheart, it's too expensive for us." + +Robbie's heart sank. He had to think of something. + +Meanwhile, his sister had a plan. She took Robbie to the stairs of the house, and whispered to him. + +"Daddy has to look down the stairs," she said. "If we sneak up really quietly, he might not listen." + +Robbie and his sister took their chance, ran up the stairs and grabbed the toy. Daddy never heard them! + +Mummy and Daddy were happy that they were safe and they rewarded them with the toy. + +Robbie and his +Once upon a time there was a little boy who had to pack his bag. He was very excited! He gathered all of his things and carefully placed it in his bag. He packed zero toys, as he was going on a special deep sea adventure. He packed his goggles, a swimsuit, and a towel. + +The little boy was excited to explore the deep, blue sea! He grabbed his bag and walked to the beach. He put on his goggles and swam out to the deep parts of the ocean. He saw many kinds of fish, colourful coral and he even saw a shipwreck! He was so happy and explored until the sun went down. + +When it was time to go, the little boy packed all of his things from the beach. He was so happy that he got to explore the deep sea! He grabbed his bag and said goodbye to the blue ocean. He ran home with a big smile on his face. He knew he would come back again soon. +"Where’s Dad?" asked Bob. + +Bob’s mum smiled. "He had to go away to replace something but he’ll be back soon," she said. + +Bob looked up at his mum, obedient and quiet. He wondered what Dad had to replace. "Does it take a long time?" he asked. + +"Yes," Mum replied. She ruffled his hair. "But soon enough he’ll be back," she said reassuringly. + +Bob nodded and settled down to watch TV. He knew that his dad would come back – he always did. + +A few days later, Bob heard the front door open. He blinked away his sleep and rubbed his eyes. Sure enough, Dad was back! Bob jumped off his bed, forgetting all about his mum’s words, and ran to his dad. + +"Welcome home!" Bob shouted excitedly. + +Dad looked pleased and hugged Bob. In his hands, he was holding what he had gone to replace – a toy car! "Look what I got you," Dad said, passing the car to Bob. + +Bob’s eyes widened and he gave a big smile. Dad had replaced the old car and got him a brand new one! + +"Thank you so much," he said happily. + +Dad smiled and ruffled Bob’s hair. Bob was glad his obedient behaviour had paid +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who wanted to heal the world. So, one day he set out on a path to do it. + +He met some people on the way. One man in particular said to him, “Why do you want to heal the world? It’s too big a job for someone so small!†+ +The boy replied, “I might be small, but I can still make a difference. So, I will try.†+ +The man smiled and said, “You’re brave, but it’s also important to be kind. You can be loud when necessary, but it’s through kindness that we will heal the world.†+ +The little boy thanked the man and kept going. Soon, he realised that the man was right and along his path, he found ways to help heal the world by being kind to others. + +The moral of the story is that even though we might be small, we can still make a difference by being kind and helping to heal the world. +Once upon a time, there was a doll called Sarah. She was kind and always wanted to help people. One day, she saw a toy train that needed to be fixed. She asked a little girl named Maria to help her. "Can you help me fix the toy train?" said Sarah. + +Maria was very excited and said "Yes!" She found some tools and they started to work. They fixed the toy train in no time. Maria was so happy and gave Sarah a big hug. + +Then, Sarah asked again. "Can you help me fix my doll too?" Maria said "Yes!" She got the tools and fixed Sarah's doll. When they were done, Sarah thanked Maria and said "You are very kind!" + +Maria was so happy and hugged Sarah again. They became best friends. Every day they would play together. They fixed lots of toys and helped many people. Everyone always said that they were so kind! +Once upon a time, a clever little girl was getting ready to organize a dinner. She wanted to make everyone something they would like. The little girl thought of spaghetti. + +So, she went to the store and bought all the ingredients she would need. When the little girl got back home, she started to cook. + +The dinner was almost ready when her friends arrived. They were excited to try the spaghetti. + +But when they tasted the food, it was terrible - burnt and too salty! + +The friends tried to be kind and tell the little girl that it was okay, but she could see the disappointment on their faces. The dinner was a disaster because of her clever plans. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Penny. She loved to explore, and one day she found an interesting knife in the garden. She had never seen one before, so she decided to pick it up and have a closer look. + +Penny's mother saw her looking at it, and told her to put it back. But Penny was curious, so she asked her mother what it was. + +"It's a kitchen knife," her mother replied. "We can use it to cut food and to polish things." + +Penny was delighted. She knew all about polishing things - she had helped her mother polish the dishes many times before. + +So she decided to try it on the knife. She took the knife inside, grabbed some cloth and some polish. She worked hard, and soon the knife was sparkling in the sun. + +"Well done, Penny!" Her mother said. "That looks really interesting!" + +Penny was so proud of her work, and from then on she always made sure to polish her knife. +Once there was a restless dog. He loved to play and never wanted to sit still. Every day, he would look for something new to do. + +One day, he saw some ice on the ground. It was cold and sparkly. He thought it looked fun and wanted to lick it. He licked away until it all melted. + +Soon, it was too hot outside. The dog wanted something cool and refreshing. So, he found some old fruit in the garden. But it was bad and rotten. He ate some of it, but it made him feel sick. + +The dog decided to look for something else. He found some fresh, cold apples and ate them until he was full. They tasted so good, he knew he wouldn't feel sick again. +Once there was a little girl named Mary. She wanted to join the birds playing in the sky, but she was too small. The birds told her to come over, but she could not find them in the sky. + +The birds asked her why she was so confused. Mary told them she just wanted to join them in the sky. The birds then said to look under the tree. Mary looked and saw the birds playing together. + +She was so happy that she asked them to join her on the ground. She was so excited to have the birds join her. They all had a wonderful time playing together. + +Mary was not confused anymore because she knew that she could join the birds, no matter how small she was. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Jack and Jill. They decided to decorate Jack's room. Jack had lots of different coloured paints, but he didn't know what to do with them. + +So Jack asked Jill, "What can we do to decorate my room?". + +Jill thought for a moment, then said, "I know! Let's paint a lamp!" + +So they got to work and painted a beautiful lamp in different colours. It was so colourful and bright! + +When they finished decorating, they were so proud of their work. They both stood back and smiled at the lamp they painted. + +Jack was very happy and said, "It looks so different! Let's put it in my room and show everyone." + +Then Jack and Jill put the beautiful lamp in Jack's room for everyone to see. +Harriet was walking in the park when she stumbled over a rock. She fell and quickly looked around, embarrassed. A little girl had seen her fall, standing there with a funny smile on her face. + +"What's your name?" the little girl said. + +"I'm Harriet," she said. "And what's your name?" + +"I'm Lucy," the girl said. "What did you stumble on just now?" + +Harriet pointed to the rock. "I wasn't paying attention and I stumbled." + +Lucy smiled. "Don't worry about it. It happens sometimes." + +Suddenly, Harriet gasped in surprise. "Look!" she said, pointing. + +On the rock she had stumbled on was an image with some hard-to-read words. + +"That's difficult to read," said Lucy. "But it looks cool!" + +Harriet shrugged. "Maybe it will stay a mystery," she said. + +Lucy smiled. "Let's go find another rock and see what we find!" + +Harriet agreed and they set off, looking for other rocks with images on them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emma who was very impatient. Every day, she would throw things around her room in a big hurry as if time was running out. + +One day, when Emma was about to throw yet another ball in her room, her mom entered. She saw all the things that were thrown around and asked, "What are you doing, darling?" + +Emma replied, "I'm playing a game. I'm throwing things I can find around me. The next thing I'm going to throw is this tap." + +"Oh, no," said her mom. "You need to be more careful. Things can break when we throw them." + +So Emma slowly put down the tap and looked sad. Then her mom said, "Let's play a game of catch instead. That way, you can throw and catch things without having to worry about breaking anything." + +So Emma and her mom played a game of catch which was much more fun than throwing things around her room. From then on, Emma was no longer so impatient and learned to keep her throw-frenzy in check. +James was a naughty boy. He was always in trouble. His parents were always telling him what to do. But James wanted to zoom and go fast. One day his dad said he couldn't zoom in the street. But James didn't listen. He zig-zagged through the streets, zooming very fast. Suddenly, he crashed into a big truck. He felt very scared. He looked around and saw his dad watching him. His dad was not happy. James felt sad and he regretted not listening to his dad. He knew he had been naughty and that he shouldn't have zoomed so fast. He knew that he had made a mistake. He promised himself he wouldn't be naughty anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a small, proud doggy. His paws were big and soft and he loved to run around in the park. One day, he decided to remain in the park and explore. As he trotted along, he noticed a new and unusual smell coming from a nearby bush. He went over to investigate and saw a little mouse hiding inside. + +The mouse said to him, "Please let me remain, I don't want to leave!" The doggy nodded his head and moved away so that the mouse could stay safe and hidden. + +The doggy looked back towards his paw and smiled. He was proud that he had helped the little mouse, and he knew he had done the right thing. From that day on, the doggy remained an example of kindness and courage. And the mouse would always remain safe and mysterious in the bush. +Once there was a girl named Daisy and she loved the sunshine. One day she was walking in the park and she saw a box with something inside. She looked inside and saw a beautiful light face. She was so excited, she wanted to keep it forever. + +Daisy decided to take it home and she ran off with it. When she got home, Daisy put the face in the garden and told her mom that she wanted to bury it. + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's okay, you can bury it. But why?" + +Daisy said, "So that I know it’s safe and no one can take it away from me. I want to keep it forever." + +So Daisy’s mom helped her bury the light face in the ground. Now Daisy knew it was safe and she could feel happy whenever she saw the sunshine. +One day, Gina went with her dad to the barber. When they arrived, Gina was so enthusiastic and couldn't wait to get her hair cut. + +Gina's dad said to the barber, "My daughter would like a haircut please." + +The barber smiled and said, "Sure, let's get started!" + +Gina sat in the barber chair happily and the barber carefully trimmed Gina's hair. But then all of a sudden, Gina started to sneeze. The barber jumped back in surprise and said, "Oh my goodness, are you okay?" + +Gina nodded her head and replied, "Yes, I'm okay. I just sneezed." + +The barber laughed and continued to give Gina a new hairstyle. When the barber was done, Gina was so excited to see her new look. She thanked the barber and hugged her dad. They left the barber shop with big smiles on their faces. +Abby was in the playroom, playing with her favourite toy, a pink doll. She noticed her best friend Sarah walking towards her with a bigger and more flexible toy in her hands. Abby's eyes widened with excitement and she ran to her friend to get a closer look. + +"This is so cool!" Abby exclaimed as she stretched the toy. + +"Yes! It is a flying machine," Sarah said firmly. + +Abby looped the toy around her arm and walked away. Sarah noticed Abby had taken her toy and ran over to her. + +"That is mine," Sarah said, not very happy. + +Abby ignored Sarah's words and kept on playing with the toy. But as Sarah moved closer, Abby felt a little scared and quickly ran away, holding the toy tightly in her arms. + +Little did Abby know, Sarah also had a surprise in store that would be more exciting than the flying machine. That night, Sarah gifted Abby a long pink box with a pretty pink ribbon on it. When Abby opened the box, she saw a beautiful, flexible dress inside. + +Abby's eyes widened with amazement and she hugged Sarah tightly. Abby had never felt so happy! +Billy was so excited when he saw the merry-go-round. It was a big yellow wheel with soft seats and billy could not wait to go on it. + +Billy ran to his mum and said "Mama, mama, can I go on the wheel?" + +Mum smiled and said "Yes, of course you can, but be careful." + +Billy was so pleased that he clapped his hands. He climbed onto the wheel and held on tight as it started to spin. All around him the wheel spun so fast but billy felt like he was flying. He laughed and shouted, "Wheeee!" + +Eventually the wheel slowed down and mum said "Come off now, it's time to go." Billy was a bit sad that his ride was over, but he couldn't wait to go back next time. + +As he walked away he looked back, wishing he could spin around just once more. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Henry and Sallie. They had lots of fun playing together every day. + +One day while they were playing Henry didn't want to share his toy with Sallie, so he said, "No, this is mine and mine only!" Sallie felt very hurt and left the room. + +Henry's mom saw the whole thing and called Henry to her. She said, "Henry, Sallie is your friend and you should be nice to her. It's not nice to not let her use your toy. That's not what friends do." + +Henry's mom went on to say, "We always have to allow others to use our things. Even if it's difficult or we don't want to, we have to be kind and share. That's why it's important to use things we all like together, like the dishwasher." + +Henry understood and said he was sorry. He knew that denying Sallie was wrong and he should've allowed her to play. He helped clean up the toys and shared them all with Sallie. From then on, Henry and Sallie were happy and shared all the time. + +The moral of the story is that we should always allow others to use our things. Sharing is not only the key to a better friendship, but it also makes sure that nobody gets hurt. +Max was a curious 3 year old. He always wanted to explore the world around him. +Today, he wanted to play with his scooter. It was small, blue and had a bell on the handle. +Max went outside with his scooter and could feel the sun on his back. +He spotted a big, hairy dog across the street. He got so excited that he decided to play with it. +He began to ride his scooter up and down the street. The hairy dog followed Max and seemed to enjoy the game. +Max laughed and had so much fun playing. The sun went down and the two friends said goodbye. +Max went to his house with a big, happy smile, ready to play once more tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Claire. She loved going on adventures. +One day, Claire decided to explore the big, modern city with her mom. + +When they arrived, they were so surprised. There were tall buildings and lots of busy people! +Claire asked her mom, “What are we going to do?†+ +Her mom smiled and said, “Let’s go to the market. We can buy a carrot!†+ +They started walking to the market, but suddenly the sky turned dark. It started to rain really hard! + +Claire was scared, but then a man stopped in his car and offered to drive them. +Claire and her mom got in, and the man quickly drove them to the market. The man saved them from the rain! + +When they arrived, Claire was so happy. She got a big, orange, modern carrot. Her mom said, “Thank you so much for saving us!†+ +The man smiled and drove away. Claire and her mom quickly went back home, but Claire never forgot the man who saved them. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly class of three-year-old children. Every day they played together in the park. One day, the teacher said it was time for their snack. The little ones were so excited! + +The teacher laid out a plate of apples. "You can take one each," she said. + +The children grabbed their apples and bit into them. As they chomped away, the teacher said: "Be careful everyone! Don't bite too hard or you might hurt yourself!" + +But one boy didn't listen. He chomped away until he bit right through the apple! All the other kids gasped. + +The teacher said, "See what happens when you don't listen? Be careful everyone!" + +The next day, the class went to the park again. They all remembered the lesson from the day before and were extra careful as they bit into their apples. Everyone was very cautious, except for the same boy from before. He bit into his apple a little too hard and… SNAP! He had bitten it in half! + +The other children could only stare in awe, but the teacher just smiled. "See, I told you so," she said. "Always be careful when you bite!" +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Nikki. Nikki wanted to be successful, so she decided to practice balancing every day. + +She started by standing on one foot. That was a little bit hard, but she kept trying and soon she could do it for thirty seconds. + +Next, Nikki tried to balance on a beam. That was even harder, but she kept practicing until she could do it without falling down. + +Finally, Nikki wanted to try a really hard trick. She learned how to balance on a ball. It was really tricky, but she was able to do it. She was so happy and proud. + +One day, Nikki decided to celebrate her success with a tasty snack. She made some hot chocolate and some yummy cookies. She sat down and enjoyed her snack. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. She was always very curious. Her favorite activity was to explore the woods and admire the nature. + +One day, she was walking in the woods when she accidentally stumbled upon a tree with a blanket under it. She thought it looked very cosy and picked it up. She hugged it close to her and found that it was a fake furry blanket - it had a rainbow pattern on it! + +Sarah was so excited that she ran back to the house to show it off to her mum. + +Sarah: “Mum, look what I found!†+ +Mum: “That’s so lovely! It’s a really nice blanket. You can use it as a snuggly cover.†+ +Sarah was so happy she hugged the blanket and thanked her mum. She played with it for the rest of the day. From then on it was her favorite blanket and she would take it with her wherever she went to admire the nature. +Once there was a little girl named Anna. She was three years old. She didn't understand jokes. One day, her dad tried to make her laugh with a joke. He said, "What do you call two peanuts walking down the street?" Anna just looked at him. She didn't know what to say. Her dad smiled and said, "Apeanuts!" + +Anna didn't understand. She looked at her dad and asked, "What's an apeanuts?" Her dad started laughing and said, "Nevermind." He felt sorry that Anna didn't understand. + +Anna didn’t like feeling left out and said, "Please tell me." Her dad smiled at her and said, "It's just a joke, Anna. A joke is when you say something silly and it's supposed to be funny. But, don't worry, I'll tell you more jokes when you're a little older and understand them." + +Anna smiled and said, "Ok, Daddy. I'll wait." +Once upon a time, there was a person named Jack who really wanted to play with blocks. But the day was cold, and Jack was worried that it would be too cold to play outside. + +So, Jack decided to use his blocks inside. He had lots of fun building different things with his blocks, but he began to mess up his room. + +Jack's mom saw the mess, and asked him to clean it up. Jack noticed that it wasn't fun to clean up such a big mess, and decided that from now on he would use his blocks in the garden. + +Jack's mom was very happy when she saw that Jack had cleaned up his room. She gave Jack a big hug and told him that it was important to use things in the right place. By playing with blocks outdoors, he would not only avoid making a mess inside, but he would also enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. + +So, Jack learned his lesson and kept playing with his blocks outside on the cold days. +Once there was a little girl called Becca. She was three years old. One day Becca was playing in the park. She went running, laughing and discovering all the sights. Then suddenly she stopped. She saw something small and empty buzzing around her. + +Becca asked her Mom, "What is that?" + +Her Mom smiled and said, "Why that's a mosquito." + +Becca was delighted with her discovery. She looked at the mosquito closely and laughed. She said, "It's so tiny!" + +Becca felt so proud. She loved discovering new things in the park. Even something as small as a mosquito! +Once upon a time, there was a birthday party. There were lots of people there and they were all very happy. There was a fierce dragon that everyone wanted to scare away. So they all shouted and jumped around. + +The dragon was not scared. It stepped forward and roared. Everyone was so surprised, they all stopped to watch the fierce dragon. + +Then one little brave boy stepped forward. He was very small with big eyes. He started to jump around, even higher and faster than anyone else. + +The dragon became scared and flew away. Everyone cheered and clapped for the little brave boy. He was so happy that he jumped around even more! + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a pink steam engine. The engine belonged to a little girl named Maggie. Every day, Maggie took her engine for a ride around her backyard. + +She loved to watch the steam as it rose from the engine and filled the air. One day, Maggie took her engine out for a ride, but something was wrong - the engine wouldn’t start. Maggie asked her mom for help. + +Her mom looked at the engine and shook her head. “I think the engine needs to be locked,†she said. So her mom took Maggie’s engine, locked it up tight and then handed it back to her. + +Maggie smiled, put the engine back in its place and pressed the button. This time, the engine worked! Maggie was so happy that it was working again that she decided to go for a longer ride and was soon lost in the sights and sounds of the steam engine. +Once upon a time there was a kind old man who lived in a small village. The man spent his days helping others and always had a bright smile. He loved to bring cheer to everyone he met. + +But then one day the old man got sick, and he became very sad. He no longer had his bright smile, and the village was dull. + +One day, the old man's friend came to visit and said, "Don't worry, my friend. You can heal, and I'll make sure you always have a smile!" + +The old man was grateful for his friend's kindness, and it made him happy. He ate the special food his friend brought and soon began to feel better. + +Day after day, the old man gradually healed. Soon enough he smiled again, and the village looked brighter than ever! +Mama and Papa were out walking by the river. Mama said, “Let’s watch the fish in the water!" + +Papa and Mama looked into the water. They saw lots of fish swimming around, some big and some small. Mama smiled and said, “Look how thick the fish are!" + +But suddenly, thick grey clouds rolled in. Mama and Papa knew a bad storm was coming. They ran back home but it was too late. The sky opened up and dumped down heavy rain. + +Mama looked worried. She said, “Oh no! All the fish in the river must be gone.†Sure enough, when the rain cleared, the river was empty. All the fish were gone. + +Mama was sad. She put her arm around Papa and said, “We can’t watch the fish any more.†+Maggie was a naughty little girl. Her mommy was always trying to explain why it was important to be good. But Maggie just didn't seem to understand. + +One day, Maggie's mommy showed her a shiny piece of metal. "Can you tell me what this is?" Maggie's mommy asked. + +Maggie shook her head. Mommy explained that it was called metal and that it was shiny and strong. + +Maggie was fascinated by the metal, so she decided to try being a good girl. Every time she was naughty, she remembered the metal and tried to be better. + +Thanks to Mommy's explanation, Maggie became a very well-behaved girl. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and loved to explore the world around her. One day, Lucy's mommy told her to go and play with her sand castle set that she had bought for her. + +Lucy couldn't wait to begin building her sandcastle. She filled each shovel, trowel and bucket with the beautiful sand. Her little hands carefully constructed the tower and walls. But before she could finish it all, her mommy came over. + +"Lucy, it's time to behave. You can finish your sandcastle later if you promise to be good." + +Lucy didn't understand why she had to stop but she nodded her head and went inside the house. + +Later that day, Lucy's mommy had an errand to do. She asked Lucy to stay at home and be a good girl. But of course, when Lucy was alone, she couldn't control her need to play. As the temptations became too great, Lucy snuck into the backyard and started playing with her sandcastle set again. + +Mommy rushed home when she heard the sound of Lucy playing and saw her daughter pretending to be brave. + +"Lucy, I told you to behave. Now how will I ever trust you to be available when I need you?" + +But then Lucy noticed that her mommy was smiling. It turns out that while out, +Once upon a time, there was a fairy who lived in a tall tree. The fairy was very restless because she wanted to explore the world beyond the tree. One day, she asked a friendly bird to remind her to go on a journey. + +The bird said, "Sure, I'll remind you! When should I remind you?" + +"Please remind me tomorrow morning!" the fairy said excitedly. + +The next morning, the bird came back and said, "Hey fairy, it's time to go on your journey!" + +The fairy was so grateful. She flew away and had many wonderful adventures. Whenever she returned home, the bird would always be there to remind her of her next journey. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Julie. She lived next to a very clean pond. Every morning, Julie would take out her paper and pen and sit beside the pond and write. + +One day, Julie was writing when a frog hopped up to her and said “Hello!†She was so surprised that she almost dropped her pen! + +“Hi frog,†she said. She asked the frog: “What are you doing here by the pond?†+ +“I like to go here every day,†he said. “It’s so clean and peaceful! And I like to watch people write. It’s very fun!†+ +Julie smiled and said: “It sure is! I love coming here to write too!†+ +The frog smiled and hopped away. Julie watched him go, then went back to writing. She had a lot of stories to write! +Once upon a time, there was a reliable motor. It was always very helpful and trustworthy. One day, the motor wanted to have a friend. It searched high and low for someone who would recognize it. + +It finally found a little girl, who had just turned three. She recognized the motor and was delighted to meet it. They both became the best of friends. + +The motor was always there to help the little girl and they did everything together. Whether they were playing in the garden or going to the park, the motor was always reliable. + +The motor and the little girl were the best of friends, and they were together forever. They laughed and played, and were always reliable to the other. They both recognized how special they were to each other. +Once upon a time there was a wild giraffe. He was walking through the jungle when he spotted something shiny. He noticed it was a spear! He was so excited that he decided to steal it. + +He grabbed the spear and quickly ran away. As he was running, he heard a voice calling after him. He stopped and looked back to see an angry gorilla. The gorilla noticed the giraffe had stolen his spear! + +The gorilla said, “Hey! Give me back my spear!†+ +But the giraffe just shook his head. He didn’t want to give it back. + +The gorilla then marched closer and put on a fierce face. He growled and said, “I want that spear, now!†+ +The wild giraffe knew he had to give the spear back. He slowly handed it to the grumpy gorilla. + +The gorilla seemed satisfied and thanked the giraffe before walking away. The giraffe was relieved and ran back into the jungle. He was happy to have his freedom and to keep his new spear. +The End. +Once there was a little girl called Lucy. She was three years old and very independent. One day, Lucy was walking when she noticed a needle lying on the ground. + +“Ooh, what’s this?†she said as she looked at it. + +Suddenly, her mum came running. “Mind the needle, Lucy!†she said. + +Lucy was confused. “What do you mean, mum?†she asked. + +Her mum explained, “It’s very sharp and dangerous. You mustn’t touch it.†+ +Lucy nodded and stepped away from the needle. She knew her mum was right, and she didn’t need to touch it to be independent. She smiled and said, “OK, mum. I’ll mind the needle.†+John and Jane were very excited. Today was the start of their holiday! They set off on their adventure bright and early in the morning, just as the sun came up. + +John and Jane ran to the nearby park and went straight to the swings. “Woohoo!†said John, as he jumped onto the swing and started swinging. Jane followed and they both started laughing and swinging higher and higher. After a while, John got off the swing, panting. “That was tough!†He exclaimed. + +Jane smiled but stayed on the swing, pointing at a hill in the near distance. “Let’s swing all the way to the top of that hill!â€, she suggested. + +John shook his head. “That looks way too tough!†he said. + +Jane smiled and jumped off the swing. “C’mon, let’s try it!†she said. + +John thought for a moment and reluctantly agreed. Even though it was tough, John and Jane managed to swing all the way to the top of the hill. When they reached the peak, they cheered as they watched the sunrise. “This is the best holiday ever!â€, they both said in unison. +One day, Polly and her mommy went on an adventure to find a magical igloo. They walked through tall, white snow and over giant hills, but couldn't seem to locate it. + +Polly's mommy said, "It's okay, don't worry. Let's keep looking." + +So Polly and her mommy kept walking and walking until suddenly Polly saw something in the distance, "there it is!" she yelled. They both hurried over and when they got there, it was an igloo. + +Polly wanted to play inside so her mommy carefully helped her in. Polly's mommy said, "Have you ever played in an igloo before?" Polly shook her head. + +"To play inside an igloo, you grab a handful of soft snow and squeeze it gently into a ball. You can use those balls to build whatever you want." + +Polly smiled and got to work, shaping and molding the snow. No matter how many times she tried, Polly's igloo would collapse. But she was persistent and tried building it again and again. + +Finally, after lots of tries, Polly succeeded and proudly showed her mommy the igloo she had made. Her mommy smiled, "Look at you. You created something so amazing from just a little bit of snow." + +Polly and her mommy spent the rest of the day playing in the igloo +Molly and her dad were very excited. They had been on a long car drive and they were finally at their destination. Molly watched as her dad walked up to the door and unlocked it. + +"We're here!" said her dad. + +Molly ran into the house and looked around. It was great! She ran around looking at all the furniture and the rooms. + +"Dad, what are those?" said Molly, pointing to some big boxes. + +"Those are all our things, Molly," said her dad. "Let's unpack them!" + +They got to work unpacking the boxes and soon enough the room began to fill up with all their things. In one box, her dad pulled out a big sausage! + +"Look what I found!" said her dad, holding up the sausage. + +Molly clapped her hands together. "Great!" she said. It looked delicious. + +Molly and her dad spent the day unpacking the rest of their things and when they were done, Molly looked around at her new home. + +"This is great!" she said, smiling. +Once upon a time, there was a large rabbit. He was very brave, but one day he felt a little nervous. He came to a tall tree that had a big fuel tank next to it. + +The rabbit trembled with fear. He was scared to make a move. Suddenly, he heard a voice from the tree. It was an owl. + +The owl said, "Don't be scared, little rabbit. Why are you trembling?" + +The rabbit said, "I'm afraid of the large fuel. What will happen if I try to get closer?" + +The owl said, "Nothing will happen. It does not bite!" + +The rabbit was relieved. Taking courage, he hopped closer and sniffed the large fuel tank. It smelled funny, but it wasn't as scary as he had thought. + +Happy and brave, the rabbit hopped off into the sunset. He had a new lesson learned that day. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, John and Mary. John was always grumpy and Mary was always happy. One day, Mary had a great idea. She said to John, "Let's take a photo together!" John was not very happy about this idea, but Mary was determined to make it happen. + +So, despite John's grumpiness, Mary got out her camera. She said, "Smile!" But John wouldn't do it. He crossed his arms and said, "No! I don't want to take photos!" + +Mary rolled her eyes and said, "Come on John, it will be fun!" But John just wouldn't budge. He tried to use his grumpiness to prevent the photo from happening. + +But John wasn't the only one with an idea. Mary had an idea of her own. She said, "Okay, John, if you won't smile, I'll take a photo of you with your grumpy face!" + +John's face changed instantly. He quickly smiled and said, "Okay, let's take the photo now!" + +And so, John and Mary took a happy photo together! +Once upon a time, there was a delicate little bee called Mary. Mary loved to go out and explore the world around her. One day, Mary was flying around a board that was lying in a field. Suddenly she was disturbed by a loud noise. + +Mary said, “What was that noise?†+ +Suddenly, a rabbit hopped out from behind the board. + +The rabbit said, “Hi Mary, I was just running around and I disturbed you! I’m so sorry!†+ +Mary said, “That’s okay. I was just exploring the board. It looked so delicately made. Could I have a closer look?†+ +The rabbit said, “Sure! You can look around. Just be careful!†+ +Mary flew around and around the board, taking in all its delicate details. When she was done, she thanked the rabbit and flew off, a little wiser than before. +Once upon a time, there was a charming, little girl named Lily. Lily was so sweet and liked to play with her favorite toy - a big, colorful dictionary. Every day, she would whisper the names of the different animals and plants in the dictionary. + +One afternoon, while she was having fun, an evil dragon suddenly showed up! The dragon began to grunt and growl at poor Lily. She was so scared that she began to cry, and the dragon came closer and closer. In a loud voice, the dragon said, “Give me your dictionary, or else!†+ +Lily was so scared that she was trembling, but she was brave and stood her ground. “No!†she whispered. “This is my favorite toy! Please, go away!†+ +But the dragon would not listen, and he snarled angrily at poor Lily. He opened his mighty jaws and breathed fire, burning the dictionary to a crisp. + +Lily cryed and cryed until she had no more tears. Poor Lily never played with her dictionary ever again. +Once upon a time, there were two hungry bees. They were looking for some food, but everything around them seemed so empty. They buzzed around in search of something to eat. Suddenly, they saw a box with a delicious surprise inside. + +The first bee said, "What is this?" + +The second bee replied, "It looks like it has something to decorate with." + +The first bee was so excited. "It's a bunch of colorful decorations! We can make something special with these!" + +So the two bees got to work. They decorated the box with all sorts of colorful shapes and designs. When they were done, they had created a beautiful masterpiece. + +The two bees looked at their work with pride. It was the best decoration they had ever made! They flew away in search of more things to decorate. + +The end. +Once upon a time there lived a honey bee. She was a very thoughtful bee, always wondering how she could help others. One day, the bee decided to go on an adventure. + +The bee fluttered from flower to flower, collecting nectar and pollen. Then, she saw a bright light shining in the distance. She flew closer to take a look. + +The bee saw a beautiful flower, with a big, glowing center. It was shining so brightly that the bee had to cover her eyes. She silently asked the flower why it was shining, but there was no answer. + +Suddenly, the bee noticed a jar of honey near the flower. She thought to herself that the flower must be the source of the honey. She was so excited that she decided to take the honey back to the hive to share with her friends. + +When the bee got back with the honey, her friends were so happy. They thanked her for being so thoughtful and shared the honey with everyone. From that day on, the bee knew that the beautiful flower was special and that it would always shine brightly in her heart. +Once upon a time, there was a dog called Spot. Spot was always very dirty and scratched himself all the time - it was clear something was bothering him. One day, Spot's dad took him to the vet. + +The vet said Spot had fleas and that he needed a bath to make him feel better. Spot was scared of getting wet but his dad reassured him. + +"Don't worry Spot," he said. "A nice cool wash will make you feel better!" + +So Spot had his bath, and it felt so good to be clean! He was so relieved to finally be free from those pesky fleas. + +Spot's dad was very happy to see him clean and smiling. He told Spot, "This is why it is so important to stay clean and take care of yourself. This way, you will always be nice and cool!" + +From this day forward, Spot always remembered to take care of himself and stay clean. He knew it was the best way to stay cool. +Once upon a time, there was a harmless berry bush. Every day, it needed to be polished so it could stay healthy and strong. + +One day, a little 3 year old girl called Mary came along and saw the berry bush. She said “Hello†and asked the bush, “Can I polish you?†+ +The berry bush replied, “Yes, you can polish me, little one.†+ +Mary giggled and started to polish the bush. She moved her hands around the leaves and the branches, making sure to polish each one carefully and gently. “I’m done,†she said when she was finished. + +The berry bush thanked her and said, “Thank you for polishing me. I feel very healthy now.†+ +Mary smiled and said, “You’re welcome!†+ +The little girl and the berry bush became friends, and every day Mary would come by to polish the berry bush until it was shiny and healthy. +Once upon a time, in a lovely little meadow, there lived a very special mouse. His name was Tom. Tom loved playing in the meadow, listening to the sounds of the birds and the rustling of the grass in the wind. + +One day, when Tom was scurrying about, he heard a new sound. It was a soft humming noise. Tom looked around and discovered an old, forgotten singing box! + +Tom carefully touched the box and turned it. Suddenly, it opened, and a beautiful song started playing. The sound was soft and gentle, and Tom knew it was lovely. + +He hopped up onto the box, eager to join in. He began to sing, following the music and the sound of the soft humming. It felt so nice to sing and make music, and Tom felt lots of love inside. + +He sang until dusk, and the meadow was filled with joy and peace. Everyone knew that Tom, the special mouse, had made the wonderful sound. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Stephanie. She was three years old, and she loved to play golf with her Papa. Every day they went to the golf course together. + +One day, Stephanie's Papa said, "Today you are going to try golfing by yourself." Stephanie wasn't sure she wanted to do it, but she trusted her Papa, so she agreed. + +Stephanie held the golf club close and tried her best. She hit the ball off the tee, but it flew right into a bush! Everyone laughed, and Stephanie felt embarrassed. + +Her Papa said, "Don't worry, sweetheart. That's okay. Believe in yourself - you can do it better next time!" + +Stephanie smiled and tried again. She swung the golf club and this time the ball flew up in the air and landed in the hole! Everyone cheered. Stephanie was so proud and happy to have succeeded. + +From then on, Stephanie always believed in herself. +"Mum, why are those birds frozen?" asked Jane, a three year old. +Mum smiled, "because it is winter today, darling. All the animals, birds and plants freeze during this time." +Jane's eyes lit up in wonder. She looked around and saw so many things on the ground. "Mum, why are you so humble?" +Jane's mum paused, "I'm humble because I have a lot of love to give and that makes me appreciate all the gifts in life. It keeps my heart warm despite the cold." +Jane smiled and hugged her mum. She was so grateful to have her in her life and to experience such a beautiful winter wonder. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Kevin. He loved playing computer games and he wanted to join a special network so he could play with lots of friends at the same time. One day, Kevin's mum said he could join the network if he was careful. He said he would be, so she opened the webpage for him. + +When he started playing, Kevin made lots of friends on the network. He had a great time - until one day, something terrible happened. Suddenly, the network crashed! No matter what Kevin did, he couldn't open the game back up again. All of his new friends were gone, and he was left all alone. + +Kevin felt terrible. He never expected something like that to happen and he was left feeling very sad. His mum told him it was ok but it felt like nothing would make it better. Poor Kevin! +Once upon a time, there lived two best friends, a bear and a rabbit. + +One day, the bear and the rabbit were playing together outside of their habitat when suddenly the ground beneath their feet started to shake. They looked around and saw that the trees, houses and everything else were shaking too. + +The bear was scared and asked the rabbit, "What is going on?". The rabbit replied, "It's an earthquake! It happens when the ground shakes fast." + +The bear and the rabbit held onto each other tightly and soon the shaking stopped. + +The rabbit said to the bear, "It's ok! We should always try to be prepared whenever something bad happens. So always remember to be ready to shake with the world! + +The moral of this story is that when something bad happens, it's important to be prepared, no matter what it is. Life can be unpredictable, but if you're ready to face it, you can handle it like a pro! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lana. She was only three years old and often took naps. One sunny afternoon, after a long day of playing, Lana began to get very sleepy. She asked her mom, "Mommy, can I take a nice nap?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Yes! But first, can you do something for me? I need you to unlock my cupboard. That way, I can get dinner ready while you take a nap." + +Lana thought this was a great idea. She trotted over to the cupboard and tried to unlock it. Lana tried again and again, but she couldn't unlock the cupboard. She started to get very frustrated. + +"That's okay, sweetheart," her mom said reassuringly. "Let's try this together. Here, I will show you how to unlock it." + +Lana and her mom together pressed the lock and turned the key. As soon as the lock clicked open, Lana felt a rush of joy! + +Her mom opened the cupboard and said, "Good job, sweetheart! Now go take that nice nap." + +With a smile, Lana headed off to take a nap while her mom prepared dinner. +Once upon a time, there lived a friendly fairy called Mabel. Mabel had the special ability to create things with a wave of her wand. + +One day, Mabel waved her wand in the air and created some gold. She was so happy! Then, she waved her wand again and created some bright blue butterflies. + +Just then, a little girl named Alice came walking by. She stopped and said to Mabel, "What are you doing?" + +Mabel said, "I'm creating things. Watch!" + +Mabel waved her wand and created more gold. Then she created a deep blue lake with some sparkly blue fish in it. + +Alice was amazed and said, "That's so cool! Can you create something for me too?" + +Mabel smiled and waved her wand. Suddenly, Alice had a brand new golden wand with a bright blue handle. + +Alice thanked Mabel and they both went on their way. Alice couldn't wait to start creating her own magical things. +In the sky, a bright kite flew high. Mommy had given the kite to her three year old child. It was a special day for the child, she was so happy. + +"Look at the kite Mommy!" she said, pointing up to the sky. + +Mommy smiled and said, "Keep an eye on it, sweetheart. Do not let it out of your sight." + +The child wanted to fly the kite. She wanted to reach to touch it. She took off running towards the open field. + +But, just as the child reached for it, the wind picked up and the kite suddenly flew away! + +The child reached out in vain, and started to cry. + +Mommy was there, with a hug and a kiss. "It's ok, sweetheart," she said. "Let me show you how to fold the kite so it will stay with you next time." + +Mommy spread out the kite and showed the child how to fold it. With a smile, the child took the kite and tried folding it herself. + +The child was now able to keep her kite close, and her bright kite would always be there, when the wind blew. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Elsie. She was 3 years old. One day Elsie decided to go on an adventure. She packed her bag and began her journey. + +The sun was shining. Elsie wanted to explore what was beyond the trees. She opened her bag and took out a flute. Elsie started playing the flute and singing. Suddenly she heard a strange sound. She looked around and realized it was a kind of animal. She had never seen one before. + +Elsie got closer, and to her surprise, the animal was playing the flute! She opened her eyes wide when she saw it. Elsie stood still, and wondered what to do. + +The animal spoke to Elsie and said, "I love music, can you play me something?" Elsie smiled, and picked up her flute. She started playing a lovely melody that the animal had never heard before. The animal smiled and said, "That was beautiful! Thank you". + +Elsie had new realized how wonderful music can be! She hugged the animal and said good-bye. Elsie waved goodbye and continued her journey with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there were two very best friends who loved to play in the field every day. They were both reliable, so each day they would meet up in the same place and play together until it was dark. + +One day, one of the friends had some bad news to share. Her puppy was very sick and needed a doctor. Her friend was very sad, and started to weep. Tears streamed from her eyes and onto the warm grass of the field. + +The other friend was very sad for his friend, and he wanted to make her happy again. So he hugged her and told her it was going to be okay. He told her he was reliable, and he was always here for her, no matter what happened. + +The other friend's hug was warm and comforting. As she dried her eyes, she could see a tiny rainbow in the sky, and she knew that everything was going to be alright. The two friends hugged each other one more time and went home happy. +One day, Molly and her mommy went on a march. Molly was very excited to go. She loved looking at the green grass and the blue sky. + +Molly and her mommy walked along the path and they soon came across a big mud puddle. Molly wanted to jump in it, but her mommy said "no". She said it was too big a struggle to jump in it. + +Molly was sad, but she felt brave. She said to her mommy, "I can do it! I'll jump in it!" Her mommy smiled and nodded. She said, "Let's see you try!" + +So, Molly took a deep breath and jumped. She struggled, but she made it in! She was so proud of herself and her mommy cheered for her. + +Molly smiled and said, "I did it! I jumped in the big green puddle!" +Once upon a time, there was a black seal named Shiloh. Every day, Shiloh swam about in the sea, looking for fish and crab to eat. One day, Shiloh was swimming around, when he came across a treasure chest! He was so excited! + +"What is it?" he said. But the treasure chest didn't answer. He tried but he couldn't open it. + +Just then, an old man with a white beard and wearing a big hat walked up. + +"What have you found, young seal?" he asked. + +So Shiloh told the old man all about his treasure chest! The old man smiled and said, + +"You must be careful with this chest - it's very special. You need to close it completely to keep it safe." + +Shiloh did as the old man told him. He closed the chest tightly and made sure it was sealed - like he was told. + +He was so happy, he decided to keep his new treasure chest safe and take it everywhere with him! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Mia. She went on an adventure in the forest and saw a big safe. Mia wanted to know what was inside the safe, so she stepped forward and placed her hand on it. Suddenly, the safe began to shake and a bright light shone from it. Mia was so surprised that she froze in fear. + +"Don't be scared," a gentle voice said. Mia looked around and saw an old lady. She had long white hair and kind eyes. + +"What was inside the safe?" Mia asked. + +"A story," the old lady smiled. "A very special one." + +Mia was eager to know what it was, but the old lady warned her, "The story is so spoiled and delicate, it will melt away if you touch it. You must be very careful." + +Mia thanked the old lady, but she was still curious. She decided to keep the safe a secret and not open it. She would always remember the special story inside and would do her best to keep it safe. +Once upon a time, there was a strong wolf who crawled through the woods. As he wandered through the woods, he heard a tiny voice. He slowly crawled closer and saw a small rabbit cowering behind a bush. + +The wolf asked the rabbit, "What are you so scared of?" + +The rabbit replied, "I'm scared of you! You look so strong!" + +The wolf smiled and said, "Don't be afraid, little one. I won't hurt you. I can be a friend to you." + +The rabbit scampered out from behind the bush and the two became fast friends. + +The moral of the story is to never be afraid to make new friends. Just because someone appears strong, doesn't mean they have to be feared. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lucy who was very anxious. She was standing in her back yard, looking around and trying to decide what she should collect. + +Suddenly, Lucy saw a ladybug crawling on the ground. She clapped her hands, excitedly, and said, "I'm going to collect this ladybug!" + +The ladybug flew away, so Lucy decided to collect some flowers instead. She picked a few, anxiously looking around to make sure no bugs were flying around, and she put them in her pocket. + +Finally, Lucy said to herself, "Now, I can show everyone how beautiful and nice my yard looks!" She smiled and ran inside, feeling much better now that she had collected something nice from her yard. +Once upon a time, there was a brilliant flower. Everyday she would bloom and shine, giving colour and beauty to the garden. + +One day, a beautiful butterfly landed on her petals. "Oh flower, am I not the most perfect creature you have ever seen?", said the butterfly. + +The flower was too shy to answer. Instead, she watched as the butterfly flew away, soaring in the sky with a rainbow-coloured arrow. + +Suddenly, a brilliant idea came to the flower. She thought that if she spread her petals wide, she too could fly up in the air, just like the butterfly! + +The flower tried it and it worked! Her petals spread wide and she felt the wonderful breeze lifting her up. Soon, she was gliding in the sky, like the beautiful butterfly! + +The flower was so happy, she couldn't stop smiling. She now knew how wonderful being a flower could feel! +John was a troubled hippo. He was very sad and often kept to himself. One day, he decided to plan something special. He went to the bank and took out some money. Then he headed to the zoo. + +He stopped in front of the hippo enclosure. All the hippos were happy and joyous. He wanted to be part of their fun. + +John asked the zookeeper if he could join the other hippos for a swim. The zookeeper said yes! John was very excited and hurried towards the pool. + +John swam with the other hippos, splashing and playing. For the first time in a long while, he felt joyous. + +At the end of the day, John said goodbye to the zookeeper. + +The zookeeper said: “You know, next week, I plan to bring treats for the hippos! Would you like to join us then?â�� + +John smiled and said: “Yes! I would love to!†+Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Daisy. She saw a jug and it made her so excited. She ran up to it and said, "Mummy, look at this jug!" + +Mummy smiled at Daisy and said, "Yes, it is a beautiful jug. Do you want to hold it?" + +Daisy nodded eagerly and picked up the jug. She held it with both hands, but felt it wobble. "Mummy!" she exclaimed, "The jug is so weak!" + +Mummy laughed and said, "Yes, Daisy. It is a little bit weak. But what can you do to make it stronger?" + +Daisy thought for a while and then said, "I know! If I fill up the jug with water, it will be stronger!" + +So Daisy filled the jug with water and the jug became strong and steady. Daisy smiled with delight and was so excited that she found a way to make the jug strong. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who loved to play together. + +One day, they decided to have a picnic. They packed lots of goodies, including a big jar of juice. + +The two friends took the juice and had a big drink. It was yummy! + +After they finished, one of the friends said: "The juice was so good, but now it smells smelly!" + +The other friend laughed and said: "That's because we drank it all!" +Once there was a little girl who loved sparkly things. She was especially fond of silver. One day, she looked at her toybox, and saw something sparkly. It was a silver balloon! She was so excited, and she wanted to play with it. + +The little girl picked up the silver balloon, and gave it a big squeeze. But suddenly, the balloon popped! The little girl was so sad. + +"Why did the balloon pop, mommy?" the little girl asked. + +"That's just the way balloons work," her mommy replied. "But you can still have fun with it! How about I teach you a new game?" + +The little girl was sad, but she was also excited to learn a new game. So, she put away her sadness and nodded enthusiastically. + +Together, they began to play the game. The little girl had so much fun playing the game with her mommy that she soon forgot about the silver balloon. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was 3 years old and liked to sit in her room and play with her toys. One day, Lucy was sitting on the floor playing with her dolls when her mom came into the room. + +"Lucy," said her mom. "I want to tell you something very important." + +Lucy looked up and said, "What is it?" + +"It's something that your dad and I believe in very much," said her mom. "It's the value of being kind. It doesn't matter how big or small you are, being kind is very important." + +Lucy thought about her mom's words and then said, "But I am just a little girl. I can't do much to help." + +"That doesn't mean you can't be kind," said her mom. "You can still do small things like sharing your toys with your friends, or saying nice things to people. No acts of kindness are too small. They all have value." + +Lucy smiled and nodded. She knew that being kind was important and that no act was too little to make a difference. From then on, Lucy found ways to show her kindness every day. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Toby and Sue. One day, they decided to have a race to the top of the hill. As they ran, they both got very tired. + +At the top of the hill, they were both very hungry and thirsty. Toby said, "I wish we had something to eat and drink right now." Sue thought for a moment, and then she said, "I think I know what we can do. We can settle the case with my Grandpa." + +Toby was confused. "What do you mean?" + +"Well," Sue said, "my Grandpa is very generous. He has lots of food and drinks in his kitchen. If we go to him and ask him nicely, I'm sure he will give us something to eat and drink." + +So they went to Sue's Grandpa's house and asked him nicely. Grandpa was very happy to help them and gave them some delicious food and drinks. Toby and Sue thanked Grandpa for the food and drinks and promised to always be generous like him. + +They finished the race, with full bellies and big smiles. Toby and Sue learned a valuable lesson that day, generosity can settle any case. +Once upon a time there was a baby elephant that lived in the jungle. He was so big and he was so heavy. The baby elephant was so happy and he remember how much fun he always had running around in the jungle with his friends. + +One day, the baby elephant saw an enormous bird in the sky. He wanted to fly up and meet the bird. So he jumped and jumped as high as he could. He tried so hard to get up there, but he was so heavy and he just couldn’t fly. + +The baby elephant was so sad and he tried and tried, but he still couldn’t make it to meet the enormous bird. He never got to the bird and he was never able to fly because of his weight. It was a bad ending for the baby elephant. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Stephanie. She was only three years old, but already very clever. + +One day, Stephanie was out playing in the garden when, out of the corner of her eye, she noticed her neighbor. His garden was huge and his plants were very powerful. She had never seen anything like it. + +Stephanie wondered how it had grown so quickly. She went to her neighbor and asked him, "How did you make your garden so strong?" + +The neighbor smiled and said to her, "It's easy. All you need is a lot of hard work, and some special stuff." + +Stephanie was disappointed. She knew she wouldn't be able to do what the neighbor did, no matter how hard she worked. She thanked him and turned to go back to her own garden, when the neighbor stopped her. + +"You know," he said, "it's not only hard work that makes a garden powerful. It's also having good friends. You work together, and soon you'll be making something wonderful." + +Stephanie smiled and thanked the neighbour for his advice. She vowed to get to work in her own small garden, and together with her friends, make it powerful like the neighbor's. +Once there was a mule who wanted to record sounds of nature. But he was not allowed to do it. A bossy man had said no to him. + +'Why can't I record my own music?' the mule asked. + +'You have to stick to the rules! You can listen to the sounds, but you can't record them!' said the bossy man. + +The mule was very sad for he had wanted to share his music with the world. But then he remembered something his parents had said to him. + +'You have to listen to your elders and respect their rules', his parents had said. + +So he decided to abide by the rules of the bossy man and accept that he couldn't record sounds. He learned a valuable lesson that day - rules must be respected and listened to. +Once there was a boy who wanted to spoil his mum. So he thought and thought about what he could do to make her happy. He decided that he would lift some heavy weights! + +He was really brave and went to the gym. He saw lots of big weights and was determined to lift them. He tried and tried, but he just couldn't do it! + +Luckily his dad was there to help him. He lifted the weights for the boy and made his mum very proud. He said, "You are so fine for trying to do this for your mum." + +The boy was very proud and excited to show his mum what he had done. He was careful not to spoil the surprise, so he kept quiet about it. + +When his mum saw what he had done, she was so happy and proud of him. He had done a wonderful thing to make her smile. From then on, the boy knew that he could do anything if he put his mind to it. +Jimmy and his mom were at the store. He saw a big, beautiful rug and wanted it. +"Mom, look at that rug. Can we get it, please?" +His mom said, "No Jimmy, it's too dirty." +Jimmy's eyes widened, he wanted it even more now. "But, Mom, please..." +His mom was determined, "No, Jimmy. You know the rule." + Jimmy was frustrated, but he went over, grabbed the rug and ran to the door. +His mom ran after him, "Jimmy! Stop! That rug is dirty! You can't take it!" +Jimmy kept running, but he had a plan. He knew he could wash it, and if it was clean, then his mom would change her mind. +He ran out of the store with the rug and ran back to their house. He put the rug in the sink and turned on the water. As the water ran, he scrubbed and scrubbed and rubbed it until the rug was clean. +His mom watched with amazement as he finished and ran to get a towel. He dried the rug and showed it to his mom. +"Look, Mom! Now it's clean!" +His mom smiled, "You did an amazing job, Jimmy!" She hugged him tight and they brought the clean rug home. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Toffee. Toffee was three years old. She wanted to learn how to play the flute. Toffee asked her mommy if she could have lessons. + +Mommy said, "Yes, Toffee. You can learn to play the flute if you practice every day." + +Toffee was so excited and said, "Yes, I will practice hard and be very lucky. I will succeed!" + +Every day Toffee practiced with her flute. She blew into the flute and made some very funny sounds! But, she was determined to keep trying. + +Toffee eventually learnt how to play the flute. Her mommy and daddy were so proud. + +"You have been so lucky, Toffee," Mommy said. Toffee smiled from ear to ear. She had succeeded! +Once upon a time, there was a young boy Tommy. He wanted to be the most attractive and cool kid in his class. On the first day of school, he noticed many of his classmates had pencils with special designs, shapes and colors. He knew he wanted one too. + +So, he went to the store and found a shiny pink pencil with stars. He bought it and started decorating it immediately. He found colorful markers and a can of spray paint. He spray painted the stars in silver, so they would sparkle and shine. He had made the most attractive pencil ever! + +But when the boy went to class that day, no one said anything to him. His pencil had attracted no one. Feeling sad, he sat in his seat and watched as his classmates discussed their activities. + +Then one of his classmates came to him and said, "Your pencil is so cool! I like it because it's creative and unique." + +The young boy realized that it's not just how attractive something looks, it's also how you use it that can make it special. The moral of the story is that we don't need to be like everyone else to be attractive. If we use our imagination, we can be special too. +Once there was a bird that could soar higher than anything else. It was so excited about its wings it was sure to take it to great places. Everywhere it flew, people looked up and marveled. Everyone called it the "King of the skies". + +But one day its wings stopped working. Worried, the bird went to a doctor to get an x-ray. The doctor said the wings were too weak to fly. Not even a rich bird, with its wealth, could repair them. + +The poor bird was very sad to never be able to soar again. Instead, it had to watch other birds pass by and enjoy their wings. It was so lonely and always wanted to join them in the sky. +Sammy was walking in the park holding his mom's hand. He saw a huge orange fan spinning in the corner. He wanted to go and see it, so he asked his mom, "Mommy, can I pause and look at the fan?" His Mom said sure, so Sammy let go and ran towards the fan. + +When Sammy got there, the fan was so big and so orange. Sammy was amazed, he wanted to touch it but he was too scared. He just looked, gently swaying from side to side as the fan moved around. + +Suddenly Sammy heard a voice from behind him. "What do you think of my fan Sammy?" It was an old man with a smile on his face. Sammy stood still in surprise. But the old man just waved and said, "It's okay, you can go ahead and touch it if you want to". + +So Sammy reached out with one hand and gently touched the fan. He smiled and said, "It's so orange and so beautiful!". The old man said, "Yes, it is. I call it my orange beauty". Sammy smiled and said thank you before going back to his mom with a huge happy smile on his face. +Paul was a fast runner. He wanted to be the best in the whole village. He always wanted to be the first to reach the finish line. +One day, he was competing in a race and the finish line was in sight. Suddenly, he saw a crowd of people gathered at the finish line. Paul knew something was wrong. + +Paul asked one of the people in the crowd, "What's wrong?". The person replied, "The finish line is not safe." + +Paul was confused and asked, "What do you mean?" The person replied, "The people in charge did not include safety measures, so someone got hurt when they crossed the finish line". + +Paul was scared but he kept running. As he crossed the finish line he tripped and got hurt. His ankle was sprained and he had to get it checked by the doctor. Paul's dream of being the fastest runner in the village ended that day. +One day, a clever girl called Sarah went to the sea. She was very excited and couldn't wait to explore the shore. As Sarah wandered, she saw some seaweed in a little pool. She bent down and gave it a twist. Suddenly, the seaweed began to speak. + +“Hello Sarah,†said the seaweed. + +Sarah was surprised and stared in amazement. “Hello! How did you know my name?†she asked. + +The seaweed smiled. “I’m very clever,†he said. “I know lots of things from living in this sea.†+ +Sarah was delighted by the conversation she was having. She continued to twist the seaweed and asked lots of questions. They talked about the creatures that lived in the sea, and Sarah learned so many exciting things. + +Finally, she thanked the seaweed for the wonderful conversation. Sarah said goodbye and waved to him as she walked away. From that day on, Sarah went back to the sea every week to spend time with her friend, the clever seaweed. +Bim and Bam were playing at the park. Bim was pushing Bam in the swing when Boom went flying past on his scooter. + +"Wow!" said Bam. + +Bim got out of the swing and ran over to Boom. "Where are you going?" he asked. + +"I'm going to the club!" said Boom. + +"What club?" said Bim. + +"It's a secret club," said Boom. "It's full of hairy animals." + +Bim was excited. He wanted to join the club too. + +So, Bim, Bam and Boom all hopped on their scooters and zipped off to the club. When they arrived, there were all sorts of furry creatures running around. + +Bam and Bim were excited to be a part of the club and run around with the furry animals. They had so much fun they didn't want to leave! +Once there was a grumpy bear. He didn't want to talk to anyone, he just wanted to be alone. One day, he met a happy bunny. The bunny wanted to be friends, so she introduced herself. "Hello!" she said. "My name is Bunny!" + +The bear was surprised. He had never had a friend before. After some thought, he decided to introduce himself too. "Hi im Bear," he said. + +The bunny was very excited and said, "It's nice to meet you!" + +The bear wasn't used to talking to someone, so he was still a little grumpy. But the bunny was so friendly that it soon melted away. They became great friends, and the bear was very happy to have someone to talk to. +Once upon a time, Mama and Timmy were walking together in the forest. Mama held Timmy's hand, while they looked at all the mysterious trees around them. As they kept walking, Mama even found a thermometer on the ground. She showed Timmy how it worked, and Timmy thought it was the most amazing thing he had ever seen. + +Mama then asked Timmy, “Do you hope that we find something special today?†Timmy nodded, and then ran ahead of Mama, searching for something magical. He searched and searched, until he stumbled upon a small pond full of colorful lilies. Timmy was so excited, he wanted to show Mama. + +When Mama came to the pond, she was just as excited as Timmy. She laughed and said, “Let’s make a wish for something really special today!†So both Mama and Timmy joined hands, and wished for something mysterious, something that only they could know about. + +Mama and Timmy then hugged, and went on their way back home, still not knowing what their wish would bring. But they both hoped it would be something wonderful. +Billy was a humble three year old. He played with his toys, taking special care of his favorite - the top. Billy was attached to the top so much, he would spin it every morning to start his day. + +One day, as he spun the top it wouldn't go any further. Billy looked closer and he noticed it had a crack. His face went sad, frightened he was going to break it if he kept going. + +Hesitantly, he brought it to his dad and asked “Dad, what's wrong with my top? It won't go any furtherâ€. + +His dad explained it had a crack and that it could break if he kept spinning it. He nodded sadly. + +After thinking for a few minute, his dad said he had an idea to make the top work again and asked Billy to wait on the couch while he worked in the garage. + +Billy waited a long time, but he was so excited when his dad called from the garage “Billy! I'm done!†+ +Unable to contain himself, Billy ran to his dad. He saw his dad had repaired his favorite top, and was now as good as new. + +Billy couldn't believe it and asked with bright eyes, “Can I spin again?†+ +His dad smiled and nodded. Billy was so happy, and started spinning the top with confidence, showing that no matter if +One day, little Tom was out for a walk by the lake. Walking by, he saw a van parked by the lake. He asked the man next to it, "What are you doing?" +The man replied, "I'm trying to sell this van, it's really wet." +Little Tom wasn't sure why it was wet, so he asked again. The man replied, "I drove it through the river by mistake. Now it won't start again." + +Little Tom was determined to help the man. He asked, "Can I try and help you fix it?" +The man agreed and they both got to work. After a while, they tried to start the engine, but it still wouldn't turn on. Little Tom felt sad that he couldn't help the man and said, "I'm sorry I couldn't fix it". + +But then, the man smiled and said, "Don't worry, this van isn't for sale anymore. You helped me fix it. It's your reward for being so brave." +Little Tom was overjoyed and thanked the man for his generous gift. He quickly said goodbye and ran home to tell his family about his new, wet van. +The fireman was thirsty. He looked for something to drink, but there was nothing around. He asked the nearby children if they could help him. + +One of the children, Sally, said, "I know! We can get a fake drink!" + +The fireman said, "What is a fake drink?" + +"It's a pretend drink," she said, "It's not real, but it looks like the real thing!" + +The fireman thought about it, and he said, "Yes! Let's do it!" + +The children ran off to find something they could use. They came back with a cup of pretend liquid. + +The fireman smiled. He pretended to take a sip, but as he did, he realized it was a trick! The children had tricked him. + +He laughed. "That was a funny trick! I don't need a drink after all now." + +The children grinned, happy to see the fireman wasn't upset. + +The fireman thanked them for their help and went back to his job. +Once upon a time there was a nosy little squirrel. She wanted to know what was happening all around her. So one day she decided to go for a walk outside. + +When she went for her walk, she saw a pond that was all dirty. She said to herself, "This pond needs to be washed." So she began to wash and wash for a minute. + +The little squirrel was so pleased with the work she had done. Now the pond was all clean and sparkly and shiny. She smiled with pride and continued on with her walk. + +As she walked along, the nosy squirrel kept looking around her to see what was happening. Suddenly she noticed something in a tree and decided to take a better look. It was a big and beautiful bird's nest! She smiled and looked inside. + +The little squirrel was so happy and proud to have washed the pond and to have now seen the beautiful bird's nest in the tree. She decided to take one last look and ran home to tell her family all about her nosy adventure. +One day, a small dog went for a walk. He was so excited as he ran around the park. He ran so fast that he didn't even notice a huge lake. + +He was so happy that he decided to jump in. The water was clear and cool and he could see lots of fish. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice calling, "Come out of there!" + +He saw a young girl and asked "What is wrong?" + +"It's too deep for you to swim! Go back to the shore!" + +The small dog listened and went back to shore. He was relieved it was shallow and safe. + +"Thank you for helping me" he said with a tail wag. + +The girl smiled and replied "You're welcome. It is important to be careful and make sure it is clear before you go in the water." + +The little dog nodded and went off on his way. From then on, he made sure to always check if the water was clear before he jumped in. +Bob the cat was walking down a street one day. As he walked, he noticed something pale by the side of the road. He crept closer to investigate. Suddenly, a big net flew through the air and caught Bob! + +Bob was very scared. He called out, "Please let me go! What do you want?" + +A voice answered, "I want your opinion! You must tell me what you think and then I will let you go". + +Bob replied, "But I don't like to give my opinion. Please let me go!" + +But the voice said, "No, you must tell me what you think or I will never let you go!" + +Bob was forced to give in. He told the voice his opinion. The voice listened and then said, "Now I will never let you go!" And with that, the voice vanished and Bob was left inside the net, caught forever. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Amy. She was three years old and very clumsy. + +One day, mom said, “Amy, please go to the kitchen and take the food out of the cabinet.†+ +So, Amy went to the kitchen and opened the cabinet. She was so clumsy that the food fell out of the cabinet onto the floor. + +Just then, Mom came in the kitchen and saw what had happened. She said, “Oh, my! What did you do, Amy?†+ +Amy looked at Mom and replied, “I was taking the food out of the cabinet, Mom.†+ +Mom smiled and said, “That’s ok, Amy. Let’s clean up the mess and then you can try to take things out of the cabinet more carefully.†+ +So Amy picked up the food and put it back in the cabinet, very carefully this time. She smiled when she was done. Mom was proud of her for being so careful. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a structure in a field. It was made of wood and was very flexible. Every day, animals in the field would love to play and sleep inside the structure. + +One day, a big and mean animal came to the field. He didn’t like the structure because he thought it took up too much space. So he decided to close it. He took out big pieces of wood and hammered them, until the structure was closed. + +The animals in the field were very sad. They had no where else to play or sleep. But the bad animal didn’t care. +The sad animals had to find somewhere else to go and the structure stayed closed forever. +One day a famous log was floating in a river. A little boy saw it and thought it was strange. He thought about where it came from. He tried to move the log but it was too heavy. He wondered if anyone else had seen the log before. + +Suddenly a woman came walking along the riverbank. She saw the little boy and stopped to talk to him. She told him the log was famous. It had come from a very old forest and now lived in the river. + +The little boy was amazed. He thought about how he had seen something so famous. He wanted to tell everyone he knew. + +The woman smiled and said it was nice to share a secret. She told the little boy that he now knew something that not many people did. The little boy nodded in agreement, feeling special and excited. He waved goodbye to the woman and ran home to tell his parents the story. +John and his mom sailed on the lake. It was John's first time sailing and he really liked it. His mom showed him the different ways to move the boat. + +"Look at that!" exclaimed John, pointing to a new chalkboard up ahead. + +John's mom steered the boat in closer to the chalkboard and helped John climb on board. There was a big box of chalk with different colours and John picked out the new orange chalk. He smiled at his mom and got to work drawing. + +John drew a big sun with orange rays, a boat and lots of blue sea. He was so proud of his work and laughed as the boat sailed on. + +John and his mom had a great day, sailing and making new things from chalk. +Once upon a time, there was a great little girl who loved to count. Every single day she would find something new and count it. One day, she saw a lovely mirror and decided to count how many reflections she could see. + +The little girl stepped closer to the mirror and said, "Let's count together!" She pointed at herself in the mirror and said, "One." Then she pointed to the reflection of the room, and said, "Two." + +Suddenly, she saw a great big smile in the reflection. She asked, "Who's that?" But the reflection didn't answer. The little girl asked again, "Who are you?" Then the reflection smiled even wider and said, "I'm you, counting together!" + +The little girl smiled and said, "Let's keep counting, me!" And they continued counting together until they had counted everything in the room. + +The little girl zoomed away with a great big smile, happy that she had found a new friend to count with. +Janet was famous. Everyone in the town knew her and she loved it. Every day Janet wore her favourite pattern. It was pink with little flowers. + +One day, Janet was walking around town when she heard someone call her name. She turned around to see her best friend, Jack, waving at her from across the street. Janet ran to see Jack and they hugged. + +“Let’s go eat!†cried Jack. + +So, the two friends went to their favourite cafe. They ordered yummy burgers and chips and all kinds of food. The food tasted so good that Janet and Jack ate it all up. + +When they were done, Jack smiled at Janet. + +“You sure are famous,†he said. + +Janet smiled back and the two best friends hugged once more before going off to explore the town. +One morning a father and his 3 year old son stood outside their house watching the beautiful sunrise. As they watched the sunrise the father said to his son, "It sure is a difficult thing to share a sunrise with someone else. Isn't it beautiful?" + +The son replied, "Yes it is. I am so happy to share it with you Daddy." + +The father then said, "I think we should share this sunrise with the rest of our family. Maybe we could call them up so they can see it too." + +The son said, "That's a great idea Daddy! Let's do it!" + +So the father and son spent the morning calling up family members and inviting them to come outside and share the sunrise with them. Everyone was so happy to be able to share the sunrise together and enjoyed the moment. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was playing in the garden when she found an old pot. Inside the pot was some pepper. She thought it was silly, so she decided to mix it with some water. + +But when she poured the pepper in, something strange happened. The water started to bubble and fizz! She was so surprised she jumped back. It was too late, the stupid pepper had mixed into the water and made a mess. + +The little girl was sad but she quickly found a way to clean it up. She grabbed a sponge and wiped up the water, then threw the pepper away. + +The little girl learned her lesson – never mix pepper with water! +John was so excited! He was going to his friend Sally's house to see her and her birthday present. He couldn't contain his excitement. + +When he arrived at Sally's house, he couldn't help but notice a bright package sitting on the table. He wanted to know what was inside it. + +Sally's mom asked him not to touch it, so he asked Sally if he could open the present. She told him no and said that she was saving it for her birthday. + +John was so disappointed, he wanted to see what was in the package. But he knew he couldn't open it without Sally's permission. + +John was relieved when Sally's mom said she would open the package together on Sally's birthday. John couldn't wait to see what was in the bright package. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Jack and Jane. They both lived in a small village and were always together. Every day, they used to go out and play. + +One day, they were walking in the woods, when Jane saw a big, nosy crow. Jack wanted to fight the crow and asked Jane to help him. But Jane said, "No, let's not fight. Let's just leave it alone." + +Suddenly, it began to rain, and so Jack and Jane had to go home. On the way, Jack said to Jane, "Why did you not let me fight the crow?" Jane said, "We don't have to fight when we don't like something. We can always try to find other solutions. That's the best way to stay friends!" + +Jack thought about this for a moment and then said, "You're right, Jane! We don't need to fight, we can always find other ways to solve the problem!" + +Moral: It’s always best to try to find solutions instead of fighting. +Once upon a time there was a grumpy jet. He loved to go really fast and go up high in the sky. One day, the jet wanted to use his special powers to make a friend. He flew around, looking for someone to go on adventure with. + +Suddenly he spotted a little girl. She was wearing a big, red bow and looked very friendly. The jet went lower and flew around her in circles. The little girl was so excited, she smiled and waved her arms. + +The jet asked if she wanted to use him for a ride. The girl smiled and said yes! She leapt onto his shiny wings and the jet zoomed off into the sky. The little girl was so happy, she laughed and shouted with joy. + +The jet and the little girl had so much fun flying around together. Eventually it was time for the little girl to go home. The jet waved goodbye and flew off into the sky. From then on, the grumpy jet was no longer alone - he had made a new friend! +Grandma and Grandpa were getting ready for a big adventure. They needed to prepare for a long journey so Grandma fetched a large blanket from the cupboard. She spread it on the floor and began to gather items from around the house. + +Grandma looked down at her grandson who was playing nearby. “What do we need for our big adventure Tommy?†+ +Tommy gave a big smile and pointed to Grandma’s blanket “A big blanket!†+ +Grandpa chuckled and said “That’s right Tommy, this will keep us warm on our trip. We’ll also need a map, some tools, and our lunch!†+ +Grandma smiled and nodded. It seemed like everything was prepared for the big trip. Grandpa got up and grabbed the blanket. He wrapped it around Grandma’s and Tommy’s shoulders to keep them warm when they traveled. + +“Are you ready to go?†Grandma asked. + +Tommy shouted with excitement: “Yes! Let’s go!†+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Abigail. She was very excited about going to the beach for the day. + +Abigail packed her bag, but when she got home, she realized she had forgotten her beach hat. She panicked and started running around her house. Suddenly, Abigail heard her mom call out, "Abigail, stop panicking! We can just grab the beach hat from your messy room!" + +Abigail went to her room. It was very messy and she couldn't find the beach hat anywhere. But then she heard her mom again, "Look under the bed!" + +Abigail crawled under the bed and, sure enough, she found her beach hat. She smiled and quickly put it in her bag. Now she was all set to go to the beach and have a wonderful day! +Once upon a time there was a boy named Tim. He was very excited to start school. One day, when it was time to go to school, Tim said to his mom, "I'm ready now!" + +His mom smiled and said, "That's great, Tim! What is your goal for school today?" + +Tim thought for a moment before he spoke. "My goal is to make lots of friends," he said. + +But his mom had something else in mind. She said, "No, Tim. Your goal today should be to learn something new. Being selfish won't get you far." + +Tim didn't understand why his mom would tell him to be unselfish. He said, "But mom, why can't I make friends too?" + +His mom lovingly replied, "Because friends come when you are unselfish and willing to share. That way, you can learn something together." + +Tim smiled and said, "Okay mom. Today, I will be unselfish and learn something new." + +And so, with that goal in mind, Tim went off to school. +Once upon a time there were two friends, the first was called Bella and the second was called Jane. Bella owned a huge tooth that was bigger than any other tooth anyone had ever seen. Jane was amazed by it and asked Bella, "Where did you get that tooth?" + +Bella said with pride, "I own it myself and found it while I was walking outside." + +Jane was very impressed and decided that she too wanted to own a huge tooth. She asked Bella, "Can you help me find a huge tooth too?" + +Bella gave Jane a big smile and said, "I will help you try to find one!" + +The two of them searched everywhere for days, until Jane finally found her own huge tooth. She was overjoyed and thanked Bella for her help. + +From then on, whenever anyone asked if either of them owned a huge tooth, they would proudly answer, "Yes, I do!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who wanted to have tea. He stood high up on a chair and shouted "Papa, I want tea!" + +His papa smiled and said, "Ok, but first, come down from the chair so you don't fall and get hurt." + +So the little boy carefully came down from the chair and waited for his tea. Papa put the tea on the table and said, "Let's have high tea together!" + +The little boy smiled and said, "Yay! Tea time!" +He clapped his hands in excitement and took a seat at the table. Papa poured them both a cup of tea and they enjoyed it together. + +The little boy was so happy that he got to have tea with his papa, it was the best day ever! + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Mary. She was three years old and loved to explore. One day Mary was walking along when she saw an interesting sight. It was a colorful guitar! Mary was so excited she ran right over and asked her mom “What it is?†Her mom smiled and said, “That is a guitar. Do you want to learn how to play it?†Mary was so happy, she jumped up and down and said “Yes!†+ +Mary's mom showed her how to hold the strings and pluck one. Then she showed her how to strum them all together. Before long Mary was playing a song. It was beautiful and vibrant, almost as colorful as the guitar itself! Mary sang and strummed away until it was time to go home. + +Mary waved goodbye to the colorful guitar and said “Bye! I will see you again soonâ€. And with that, off she and her mom went, with Mary singing her new song. +Once upon a time, there was a fit sausage who lived in a big kitchen filled with yummy food. Every day the sausage jumped around and asked the other food if they wanted to play. + +One day, the sausage heard a loud voice that came from the oven. It was calling out and demanding to be free! + +The sausage was curious and excited, so he jumped over to the oven and yelled at the voice, "What do you want?" + +The voice replied, "Let me out and I will give you something special!" + +The sausage thought and thought. Finally, he opened the oven and out stepped a very large and fit sausage! The sausage looked so happy, like he just won the lottery. + +The fit sausage jumped up and down and said, "Thank you! I have been stuck in there a long time, and now I will reward you with something special!" + +The fit sausage then gave the other sausage a delicious, juicy sausage! The other sausage was so excited, he could hardly contain himself. + +From that day forward, the fit sausage and the other sausage became great friends, always playing games and having fun! +Once upon a time there lived two friends, Tilly and Joe. Tilly was a very wealthy girl who loved to organize her things. She kept her room very tidy and went through her toys to make sure that everything was in its place. + +One day, Joe came over to Tilly's house to see her collection of erasers. Tilly was very proud of them and told Joe all about each one. Joe suggested that they organize the erasers together. + +Tilly was excited and the two friends had an amazing time organizing the erasers. But when it was time for Joe to go home, Tilly noticed that one of the erasers was missing! She was devastated. + +The next day, Tilly and Joe searched all around to find the missing eraser but they couldn't find it anywhere. Tilly was so sad, especially because the eraser was so special to her. Joe felt bad but there was nothing he could do. + +So Tilly had to say goodbye to her beautiful eraser. She learned a lesson that day - always be careful with your things, no matter how wealthy you are. +Bob was a polite three year old who liked to explore. One day, Bob went to the old desk in the corner of his room. He wanted to take a peek inside, but the desk was locked. He tried and tried to open it, but the desk wouldn't budge. + +Suddenly, Bob heard a strange noise coming from the desk. He stepped back and watched it, feeling a little scared. His legs began to tremble. + +Suddenly, the desk opened up and a huge monster popped out! The monster was angry and roared at Bob. + +Bob was so scared he started to cry. He wanted to run away, but he was too scared to move. The monster grabbed Bob in its huge claws and threw him out the window. + +Bob hit the ground with a thud and he began to cry even louder. He had tried to be polite, but it hadn't worked. Bob had a very bad ending. +There was a fountain in the park. It was smooth and shiny. + +A little girl came to the fountain. Her name was Kate. She wanted to make a wish. + +Kate walked up to the fountain and closed her eyes. She took a deep breath, then she sneezed. + +The fountain glowed and the water began to spin. + +“Oh wow!†smiled Kate. + +The fountain glowed brighter, and a tiny spark flew from the fountain. Kate watched it fly away, and thought it had to go somewhere special. + +The spark flew past the park and into the sky. Then it hit a big white cloud. + +Suddenly, the cloud opened and a rainbow shot out! + +Kate smiled. She knew her wish had been granted. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow thing. The thing had legs and arms and it liked to run around in circles. A little boy saw it and wanted to play but the thing would not let him. + +The little boy said, "Hey, why don't you play with me?" + +But the yellow thing just shook it head and said, "No, I don't want to." + +The little boy was frustrated. He wanted to have some fun. So he said, "I'm going to strike it!" + +He picked up his pocket and ran at the yellow thing. He swung his pocket and struck the yellow thing. The yellow thing flew into the air and landed on the ground. + +The yellow thing was surprised. It had never been struck before. It said, "That was fun!" + +The little boy smiled and said, "Come play with me!" + +The little boy and the yellow thing ran around and played until the sun went down. They had so much fun and were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very proud. She lived in the East. One day she went out on a walk and saw a group of people trying to push a big tree. The little girl wanted to help, so she stepped forward to join them. + +The people were happy to see her and they all worked together to push the tree. But then they all heard a loud noise coming from the other side of the tree. There was a big, angry bear standing there! Everyone was scared and began to run away. + +The little girl, however, wanted to help them and resist the bear. She stepped forward and yelled at the bear in a loud voice. The bear stepped back and the little girl was so proud of herself. She had saved the day! Everyone ran over and thanked her for her courage and bravery. The little girl grinned and waved goodbye as she walked away. +Once upon a time, there was a wild rabbit. It hopped in the fields and loved to explore. One day, the rabbit came across an interesting thing - a newspaper. It had never seen one before. + +The rabbit was curious and tried to pick it up with its paws. But it resisted. It was too big and heavy. So the rabbit settled down and hopped around it. + +After a while, the rabbit noticed something else. There was a wild wind blowing the newspaper around. It was a lot of fun for the rabbit. It hopped and jumped and chased the newspaper in the wind. + +The rabbit was having a lot of fun playing with the newspaper. And it never even tried to pick it up anymore. It just simply enjoyed the wind and the wildness of the newspaper. +One day, Sammy and his mother were walking down the street. His mother was in a hurry. + +"Come along Sammy, we must hurry!" His mother said as they walked quickly. + +Sammy looked up into the sky and saw a colorful bird flying. As he looked around, he noticed something on the ground. + +"Mommy, what’s that?" Sammy asked. To Sammy's surprise, it was a penny! + +He bent down and picked it up. It was the first penny that Sammy had ever seen. + +"Mommy, can I keep it?" asked Sammy. His mother smiled and said, "Yes, you can keep it." + +Sammy was very excited. He put the penny in his pocket and hurried to keep up with his mother. The colorful penny was his favorite treasure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Fiona who was very restless. Every day, she was always looking for something to do. + +One day, while Fiona was walking around her house, she happened to find a soft velvet cloth that was lying around. She picked it up and thought it would be a nice toy. + +She ran up to her mom and said, "Mommy, I found this velvet cloth. Can I keep it?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, of course! What do you want to do with it?" + +Fiona said, "I want to wipe things with it!" + +So, her mom gave her some other cleaning items and Fiona started to wipe everything she could find. She wiped the windows, the walls, and even the floor. She was so excited to see everything get clean. + +When she was finished, she held up the soft velvet cloth and said, "Mommy, look! I wiped everything!" + +Her mom said, "That's wonderful, Fiona. Now go and put the cloth away and let's have something to eat!" + +Fiona put the velvet cloth away and went to the kitchen to have something to eat. She was so happy that she was able to make things clean with the velvet cloth! +One day, a wealthy man went out to buy something special. He saw a beautiful fur in a store window and thought it would look perfect on his daughter. The man replaced his daughter's old shirt with the new fur and she was so excited. + +The little girl ran to show it off to her friends. Everyone admired the beautiful fur and the girl's wealthy dad. She was so proud of him and the new addition to her wardrobe. + +The girl wore her fur everywhere she went. Everywhere people saw the little girl, they were attracted to her shiny fur. Everyone wanted to give her a hug or pet the soft fur. + +Soon, the fur became a part of the girl's every day look. Everyone knew her by her fur and she was very proud of it. No matter how the girl dressed up, her fur always made her look special. +Once upon a time there were two little friends called Tom and Molly. Tom had an object in his hand and he wanted to show it to Molly. But he could not reach it high enough. She suggested that they put something safe under it, so he could show it to her. + +They looked around and found an old pillow that was safe. Molly put the pillow on the floor and Tom stood on it. Then he could reach the object and show it to Molly. + +Molly was surprised when she saw the object. It was shiny and small. "What is this?" she asked Tom. + +"It's a secret," Tom replied with a smile. "I found it in the garden and I want to keep it safe." + +Molly smiled too. "Let's keep it safe together," she suggested. And Tom agreed. + +The two friends looked around for a safe place to store the object. Together, they found the perfect spot, and hid it there for safekeeping. + +The End. +One day Jorge went to visit his grandpa who lived close by. He was excited to be able to visit and wanted to surprise his grandpa. + +When Jorge arrived, he knocked on the door but there was no answer. He knocked again, louder this time and finally, the door slowly opened. Grandpa opened the door looking scared. He looked at Jorge and asked, "Who are you?" + +Jorge smiled and said, "Grandpa, it's me - Jorge!" + +Grandpa laughed and said, "Well, come in. I thought you may have been a staff person coming to take my stuff." + +Jorge was curious and asked, "What staff person, Grandpa?" + +Grandpa explained that some staff from the village had been visiting all the elderly people this week and taking their possessions. He said that he had been scared for the last few days but that now he was sure he was safe with Jorge there. + +The two shared the day together and even though Grandpa was still scared about the staff people, he was glad to spend time with his grandson. He smiled and said, "I'm so glad you came, Jorge. You can help me stay safe from the staff people". + +Jorge smiled and said, "Let's hide this staff and make sure we are ok". + +Grandpa beamed and said, "That's a great idea, my boy!" +Once upon a time there was a dead storm. Nothing moved, not even the trees. All was quiet, until one day a group of birds decided to part the storm. At first nothing happened, but then a little wind started to blow. It began to grow stronger and stronger and soon the storm was gone! + +The birds danced and sang and jumped around, so happy to have made the storm part. Then more and more birds joined them, until the sky was filled with tiny speckles of black and white. They sang and they danced, happy to have made the storm part. + +Suddenly, a new storm started to blow. The birds stopped and looked up. But they weren't afraid, because they knew they had the power to make it part again. So they all flew up in the sky, flapping their wings and singing their songs. Soon the storm was no more and the sky was peaceful and clear. + +The birds rejoiced and thanked each other for their hard work. They had made the storm part, and that was something to be proud of! +Molly was a gifted three year old. She loved to bathe and when there was a calm day, she sometimes asked her parents if she could row her little boat in the lake. + +One warm summer day, Molly went to the lake with her parents. She had her little boat with her and she was so excited. She said to her parents, “Can I row in the lake? Please!†+ +Her parents smiled and said yes. So Molly an her parents went to the lake. Molly got into her boat, grabbed the oars and began to row. She was having so much fun. + +When Molly had finished rowing, her parents told her it was time to bathe. She smiled and said, “Yes, I’d like that.†+ +Molly and her parents went to the edge of the lake and Molly got into the water. She splashed around and had a great time in the cool, clear water. When she got out, she felt so refreshed. + +Molly’s parents were so proud of her and they thanked her for being such a gifted little girl. Molly was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She was three years old and feeling very nervous. She had been invited to the party of her school friend, Jenny. + +Lucy had taken a few steps towards the school building, when she stopped. She could see people dancing and laughing, but she felt scared. She had butterflies in her stomach and her heart was beating so fast. + +Then Lucy heard Jenny's voice calling her from inside. "Come on, Lucy, don't be scared. I'm here for you!" Lucy was still nervous but then she took a deep breath and stepped forward. She opened the doors and went inside. + +Everyone welcomed her with open arms. Even though she was still feeling a bit nervous, she couldn't help but smile. She was surrounded by her old friends and new faces, and she felt like she finally belonged. + +Lucy stepped into the room, and that was the first time she felt brave and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Greta. Everyday, Greta would go for a walk and admire nature. She loved the bright blue of the sky and the birds singing in the trees. + +One day, Greta was out walking and she saw a fierce lion. She had never seen a lion before and she was so scared! She slowly backed away, but the lion started to act in a strange way. + +The lion began to move closer and closer and Greta felt more scared. Then, she had an idea. She started to act like a lion and let out a fierce roar. + +Surprisingly, the lion stepped back. He even started to roar back. To Greta's delight, the two of them were roaring back and forth. The lion and Greta had become friends! + +The sky was especially blue that day, and it was the bluest Greta had ever seen. Greta and the lion became friends and would still roar together whenever they met. +One day, Little Sam was walking to class. He was feeling excited because he was going to learn lots of new things. + +When Little Sam got to class, he found out the class was run by a wise teacher. Suddenly, Little Sam was a bit scared. What if the wise teacher was mean? + +But the wise teacher wasn't mean. She was friendly and patient. Little Sam started to feel more comfortable. + +Then, Little Sam looked around the room. He saw all the students learning. Little Sam thought learning was fun! + +But then, the wise teacher said something that made Little Sam very sad. + +"I'm sorry Little Sam, but we don't have enough room in this class for you. You will have to find another room to learn in." + +Little Sam was so sad. He wanted to learn with the other kids in the class. But it was too late. He had to leave without learning. +One day, there was a very stubborn mule. It didn't want to do the farmer's work. So it decided to escape. It ran away, but the farmer followed. The mule ran fast, but the farmer was right behind. Eventually, the mule got tired and stopped. Then the farmer grabbed hold of the mule's rope. But the mule didn't give in. It was still very stubborn. Finally, the farmer said, "Enough" and the mule had to go back to the farm. from then on, it always did the farmer's work! +Sam was playing in the park. He had a long rope and he was having lots of fun. + +"Come on Sam, it's time to go home," said his mum. + +Sam wanted to play a little longer, so he asked, "Can I delay going home? Please mum!" + +His mum put her hand on her chin and thought for a moment. Finally, she said, "Ok, you can delay, but only for a little while." + +So, Sam got back to playing with his rope. He played and played until his mum said it was time to leave. But it was so hot outside, an Sam said he was too tired to walk. + +His mum thought for a moment, then said, "Alright then, I'll tie the rope around your waist and I'll pull you home." + +Sam was excited. It was the best way to travel! He giggled as his mum pulled him home, and they both got to the house fast. +Twins Jack and Jessica were getting ready for their first event. Little Jack had an extra bit of energy as he knew this event was special. + +“Come on Jessica. Let’s go!†Little Jack shouted. + +“Let’s go!†Jessica cheered, clapping her hands. + +The twins arrived at the event, where they saw lots of people and heard loud clapping and cheering. Little Jack gasped. + +“What’s this, Jessica?†he asked. + +“Everyone is here to applaud us!†Jessica said. + +Little Jack smiled and clapped his hands, then joined in with the cheering. When all the clapping stopped, little Jack took one more big applause. When he finished, everyone laughed and applauded even harder, as if they had been waiting just for him. + +The Twins were delighted, and Jack and Jessica laughed together at how loud and happy everyone was. Little Jack had been a part of a special event. +Once upon a time, there was a reindeer who loved to march. He wanted to be the fastest marcher around! He practiced every day, marching faster and faster. He would march through the woods, around the pond, and over the hills. + +One day, the reindeer decided to run a race. He raced against other animals, from the fox to the rabbit. When the race began, the reindeer was marching so fast, it seemed like he was flying! He was moving so quickly! He zoomed past all the other animals, and he won the race! + +Everyone cheered and clapped. The reindeer was proud of himself. He had become the fastest marcher ever! From that day forward, the reindeer delighted in marching. He marched up and down hills, around the pond, and through the forest with pride. He was the fastest marcher around! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Tess. She was very curious and always wanted to know what was happening around her. So she always used her radio to find out. + +One day, Tess was feeling frustrated because the radio would not work. She had used it many times before, but this time it didn't belong to her. She had found it at a neighbor's house. + +Tess started to cry. She didn't know what to do. But then she heard a voice. It was the neighbor's. + +"Do you need help? I know how to fix the radio," said the neighbor. + +Tess was very excited. She gave her neighbor the radio and waited nervously. A few minutes later, the radio worked perfectly. + +Tess was so happy! She thanked her neighbor and said, "I'm glad I belong here." +Once upon a time there was a small boat floating on the water. Inside the boat was a little boy and his pet frog. They went out to visit the fog. + +At first they were a bit confused. The fog was so thick they could hardly see anything. They rode around and around, until they were eventually able to find a place to stop. + +The boy and his frog jumped out of the boat and onto the foggy shore. They were still a bit confused. Everywhere they looked, it was all foggy and misty. They weren't sure what to do. + +Suddenly, the frog spoke up. "Let's go explore," he said. So the boy and his frog started exploring. They went here and there, and slowly the fog started to lift. + +Soon the boy and the frog had made it through the fog, and they found a magical place. They had lots of fun exploring and they were very happy. + +The boy and the frog waved goodbye to the fog, and they know they would visit it again soon. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Jim. He was 3 years old and very modest. One sunny morning, he went out to play in the garden with his friends. They were making a lot of noise and having fun. +