diff --git "a/TinyStories_1332.txt" "b/TinyStories_1332.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1332.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +The End. +Johnny was a rabbit. Every day he would hop around the garden. He loved jumping around and making noises. + +One day, he wanted to find something special in the garden. He was hopping around, looking everywhere. After hopping around for a bit, he heard a funny noise. It sounded like a buzzing noise. + +Johnny hopped closer to the noise and he saw a big, shiny box. It was bigger than anything he had ever seen before. He looked inside the box and and there was a little button. He pushed the button and it made a noise! + +He was so excited! He pushed the button over and over again. He had never heard such an ordinary noise, but it was still so much fun! Johnny hopped with joy around the garden all afternoon. He was so happy he had discovered the big, shiny box. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel who was very sad. He wanted to play and run around in the garden, but instead he was kept inside a cage. All day long he sat there, feeling very miserable. He watched the other animals play, and he started to weep. + +Suddenly, the little squirrel heard a small voice coming from outside the cage. It sounded like another animal was trying to talk to him. He looked closer and saw a little bunny! The bunny asked why the squirrel was so sad, and the squirrel replied that he was stuck in the cage. + +The bunny felt sorry for the squirrel, so he decided to help him! He found a small hole in the side of the cage and managed to free the squirrel! + +The squirrel was so excited and grateful! Now, he could go and play in the garden like the other animals! He said goodbye to the bunny, and happily ran off to explore and play. The squirrel’s life was no longer miserable, and he would never forget his new friend the bunny. +Once there was a little boy, who liked to mark things. One day, he saw a yellow road. He wanted to mark it! + +He ran and found his markers. He looked all around. No one was on the yellow road. So he marked it. He made zig zags and squiggles all over it. Then he put a big, yellow dot in the middle. + +But then he heard a noise. It was getting louder and louder. He looked up, and there was a yellow truck! It was coming right towards him! + +He ran off the yellow road as quick as he could. The truck passed by, and the driver waved to him. He waved back and watched it go by. + +The little boy was happy that he got to mark the yellow road. He ran home, and never forgot about his special yellow road. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow jewel. It shone so brightly in the warm sun. Everyone wanted it. + +One day, a man named Jack found the yellow jewel. He put it in his pocket, and it made him feel so happy! + +Jack wanted to share his treasure. He took the yellow jewel and placed it in a pot. He began to cook with it. As he stirred, a delicious smell filled the air. + +Jack served the food with the yellow jewel on top. Everyone loved it! Jack was happy that he was able to share the jewel with everyone. + +From then on, Jack shared the yellow jewel with everyone he could. He cooked with it, and everyone enjoyed the tasty treats he made. The yellow jewel was a wonderful gift to share. +Once there was a very tall man. He was so tall that everyone wanted to be like him. In the village, he was very well known. + +Every day, he would spend time walking around the village, but the voice he heard was not his own. It was a voice that insisted he stay away from the village. + +The tall man was confused. He wanted to be part of the village, but the voice kept telling him no. He could not understand why this was happening. + +Every day he tried to ignore the voice, but the voice would not let him. It kept insisting he stay away. Until one day, the tall man finally listened to the voice and he left the village. + +From that day on, no one ever heard from him again. And the voice never returned to the village. +Once upon a time, a little bird was flying around looking for food. He didn't see much, until he saw a twig. It was poking out of the ground, and it looked tight. The little bird hopped closer and closer, until he was standing right in front of the twig. + +Suddenly, something magical happened. The twig started to move. It started to jiggle and shake, and then it started to grow. In just a few seconds it had become a tall tree! The little bird was so excited. + +The tree was full of leaves and berries. The little bird ate his fill, and then flew away feeling very satisfied. + +He never forget the amazing thing that had happened to the twig. From then on, the little bird would always look for twigs when he was trying to find food. +Once there was a clumsy bear named Bob. Bob loved secrets and he couldn't wait to find one. One day he saw a sneaky rabbit near a bush. Bob thought he had found a secret so he raced over. + +Bob asked the rabbit what the secret was. The rabbit said he wanted to settle it with candy. Bob was very excited and he eagerly agreed. + +The rabbit gave Bob a delicious lolly and told him the secret. It was that there was a big pot of honey in the nearby forest. Bob couldn't believe his luck. + +Now Bob visits the forest every day after school to gather honey. He's very careful to be clumsy so that nobody notices him. That way his secret is safe and he can keep enjoying the sweet honey. +Once upon a time there was a tap. The tap was magic and it could give wishes to anyone who touched it. Every day lots of people would come and touch it, but they were all selfish and wanted more than they asked for. + +One day a little girl touched the tap and asked for happiness. As soon as she touched the tap, a beautiful ball appeared. The little girl was so happy and ran around the tap, playing with her ball. + +The other people wanted a ball too, but when they touched the tap nothing happened. They were mad and scolded the little girl for taking all their wishes. But the little girl just smiled and touched the tap again, wishing for everyone to share her joy. Suddenly lots of magical balls filled the sky and landed on everyone's lap. Then everyone was happy and they all played together. + +The magic tap had given everyone what they wished for, but it also taught them an important lesson about being kind and generous. +Mama and Papa love Grandpa very much so they decided to open his present. Grandpa was very excited to know what was inside. They slowly opened the present and saw it was something very dangerous. But Mama and Papa weren't scared. Instead, they hugged Grandpa and they all loved it. Grandpa hugged them back and thanked them for the special gift. Then they all smiled and everyone was happy. +Once upon a time there was a tall, strong tree. One day, a bunny hopped up to the tree and it started to whisper. The bunny wanted the tree to listen to something special. + +The tree bent down and listened. The bunny said, "A magical thing is coming, a rare one. Its toes can make wishes come true." + +The tree was excited. It wanted to meet the magical thing with the rare toes! + +Soon the bunny heard a sound and hopped away. Over the hill, a little creature with bright eyes and sparkly wings came close. On its feet were two special toes. + +The tree was excited to see the magical creature. It asked the creature, "Will you make a wish come true?" + +The creature nodded and placed its toes on the trunk of the tree. Suddenly, the tree grew taller and stronger! + +The bunny hopped back to the tree and the magical creature flew away. From then on the tree stood tall and strong, listening to the whisper of the wind. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. His name was Joe. He was 3 years old. + +Joe liked to measure things. He measured his bed, his toy cars, and even his spoon! + +One day, Joe wanted to measure something special. He made a unique sandwich! He measured its length and its height. He measured the slices of cheese and the pieces of lettuce. Joe wanted to make sure it was just right. + +When he was finished measuring his sandwich, Joe ate it all up. Joe had so much fun measuring his sandwich. It was the most fun he had ever had measuring! +Once upon a time, there was a little town. In the town, there was lots to do. People loved to walk around and talk to each other. + +But then one day, things changed. A funny, different kind of noise started to fill the air. It scared the people of the town! Everywhere they went they heard this noise. + +The people were so scared, they went and hid in their homes. They didn't know what the noise was. + +But then one brave person stepped forward. They went outside to find what was causing the noise. Everyone else watched quietly from their windows. + +Soon, they discovered that the noise was coming from a group of children playing happily in the park! It turns out they weren't scary after all. + +The people came out of their homes and joined the children in the park. From that day on, the town was never scared again. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Sam and Jack. Sam was a frog and Jack was a bunny. + +One day, Jack wanted to try a new taste. He found a big blueberry and he asked Sam if he wanted to try it. Sam said yes. They jumped together up to the big blueberry. + +Jack bit into the blueberry and it was very sweet. Sam said he wished he had one too. + +Jack was feeling silly and he said, "I know a stupid way to get a taste of this blueberry." He said he would jump off the berry and then jump back up. Jack jumped, but then he couldn't get back up! He was stuck. + +Sam was worried, but he had an idea. He put his foot on the berry and then he jumped, so Jack could use his foot to pull himself up. It worked and Jack was happy. + +They both got the taste of the blueberry and were very happy. They went home, full and with lots of stories to tell. The End. +Once there was a zippy duck. He always made everybody happy with his high-energy zipping around. + +One day, the duck wanted to take a dip in the water. So, he flew to the edge of the lake. The duck was very intelligent and wanted to be extra careful when entering the water. + +He carefully examined the water for anything dangerous, but it all seemed safe. Then, he splashed in with a big splash and swam around. + +The duck loved playing in the water, so he splashed and quacked for hours. When he was finished, he felt refreshed and ready to zip around again! +Once upon a time there was a zebra who loved to read. Every day she read books while she grazed in the grass. She loved stories of adventure and far away places. + +One day she came across a delicious apple. It was so red and juicy that the zebra licked her lips. She decided to pick the apple and take it back to her home. + +When she got to her home the zebra opened her books. She wanted to find out what wonderful things a delicious apple could do. She read and read until the sun went down. + +The zebra found lots of amazing recipes. She cooked a yummy apple pie and shared it with her friends. Everyone loved it so much that they asked for more. + +The zebra smiled. She thought to herself, there's nothing better than to read and find delicious things! +Once upon a time there was a rock. It was a big, strong rock and was very reliable. Every day the rock would march around the garden all day long. It liked to march in the sun and in the rain. + +But one day, the rock saw a big hill. The rock wanted to get to the top of the hill so it started marching up the hill. The rock went a bit too fast and started slipping back down. The rock tried again and again, but it still couldn't get to the top. + +All of a sudden, a bird flew by. The bird saw the rock trying to get to the top of the hill and said it would help. + +The bird put the rock on its back and flew to the top of the hill. When they got there, the rock thanked the bird for helping. The bird smiled. + +The rock and the bird stayed at the top of the hill for a while and then they marched together down the hill. From then on, the rock and the bird marched together all the time. +Once upon a time, there was a big mall. Inside the mall, a harmless snake lived. He liked to slither around the mall and hide in the corners. One day, he was passing by a store with lots of yummy treats. He saw the sweetest thing he had ever seen - a yummy gummy bear! He wanted to bite it, so he carefully wrapped his body around it and took a big bite. He enjoyed the delicious taste and ate the whole thing. + +But then, something dangerous happened - he felt a sharp pain in his mouth. He quickly pulled out of the store and looked inside his mouth to see what had caused the pain. He saw that he had bitten an invisible spider! The spider had looked harmless, but it had a very sharp bite. The snake was very scared and quickly swam back to his home deep inside the mall. From then on, he vowed never to bite something again without looking closely first! +Tom likes to go to the pond with his dad. They take bread and fish food to feed the fish. Tom sees many fish in the water. Some are big and some are small. Some are red and some are blue. + +Tom breaks the bread into small pieces. He throws them into the pond. The fish come to eat the bread. They splash and jump. Tom laughs and claps. He likes to watch the fish. + +Dad gives Tom some fish food. It is thick and sticky. Tom makes a ball with the fish food. He throws it into the pond. But the ball is too big. It does not break. It sinks to the bottom. + +The fish do not see the ball. They do not eat it. Tom is sad. He wants the fish to eat his ball. He asks dad to get it back. Dad says no. He says the ball is gone. He says they have to go home. + +Tom cries. He does not want to go home. He wants his ball. He wants the fish to eat his ball. He does not understand why the fish do not like his ball. He thinks the fish are mean. He does not like the fish. +Sara liked to play with her toy car. She made it go fast and slow, left and right, on the floor and on the sofa. She liked to make it beep and honk, and pretend it was a real car. + +One day, she found a button on the car that she had never seen before. It was red and shiny, and it said "reverse". She wondered what it did. She pressed it, and something strange happened. The car started to go backwards, but not on the floor. It went backwards in time! + +Sara saw the car go back to yesterday, when she had a tea party with her dolls. She saw the car go back to last week, when she went to the park with her mom. She saw the car go back to last month, when she got the car for her birthday. She saw the car go back to last year, when she was a baby. She saw the car go back and back and back, until it was gone. + +Sara was scared and sad. She wanted her car back. She wanted to play with it again. She cried and cried, and called for her mom. + +Her mom came and hugged her. She asked her what was wrong. Sara told her about the button and the car and the time. Her mom looked surprised and confused. She said, "That's not possible, Sara. That's not an ordinary car. That's a magic car. Where did you get it?" + +Sara remembered. She got it from a man at the fair. He had a big hat and a long coat, and he smiled a lot. He said he had a special car for her, and he gave it to her for free. He said it was a secret, and she should not tell anyone. He said it was a fun car, and she should enjoy it. + +Sara realized she had made a mistake. She should not have taken the car. She should not have pressed the button. She should have told her mom. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I was silly. I want my car back. Can we get it back?" + +Her mom said, "I don't know, Sara. I don't know where the car is. I don't know how to reverse the time. I don't know how to fix this. But I love you, Sara. And I will try to help you. Maybe we can find the man at the fair. Maybe he can help us. Maybe he can bring the car back. Maybe he can make everything normal again." + +Sara nodded. She hoped her mom was right. She hoped they could find the man. She hoped they could get the car back. She hoped they could play with it again. She hoped it was just a bad dream. She hoped it was not too late. +Lily was a little frog who loved to hop. She hopped on the grass, on the rocks, on the flowers and on the pond. She hopped so much that sometimes she got tired and thirsty. But she always found a nice spot to rest and drink some water. + +One day, Lily saw something new in the pond. It was big and round and colorful. It looked like a flower, but it was not a flower. It was an umbrella. Someone had left it there by mistake. Lily was curious and wanted to see it closer. She hopped on the umbrella and felt how soft and dry it was. She liked it very much. + +But then, the sky turned dark and the rain started to fall. Lily heard the thunder and saw the lightning. She was scared and wanted to go back to her home. But the rain was too heavy and the pond was too deep. She could not hop back to the shore. She felt trapped and sad. + +Then, she remembered the umbrella. She opened it and held it over her head. The umbrella kept her dry and safe from the rain. She felt warm and cozy under the umbrella. She was grateful for the umbrella. She thought it was a gift from someone who cared for her. + +She waited under the umbrella until the rain stopped. Then, she saw a little girl come to the pond. She was looking for her umbrella. She saw Lily and smiled. She said, "Hello, little frog. You found my umbrella. Thank you for taking care of it. Do you want to keep it?" + +Lily nodded and croaked. She was happy and thankful. The little girl was happy and kind. She said, "You can keep it, little frog. It is yours now. I hope you enjoy it. Goodbye, little frog." + +She waved and left. Lily waved and hopped. She hopped on the umbrella, on the grass, on the rocks, on the flowers and on the pond. She hopped with joy and gratitude. She had a new friend and a new umbrella. She loved to hop. +Tommy loved to play with his stamps. He had many stamps with different pictures on them. He liked to stamp them on paper and make cards for his mom and dad. He had a blue stamp with a star on it. It was his favorite stamp. + +One day, Tommy saw a big box in the living room. He wondered what was inside. He asked his mom, but she said it was a surprise. She told him not to touch it. She said it was for his birthday. Tommy was curious, but he listened to his mom. He went to his room to play with his stamps. + +The next day, Tommy's mom went to the store. She told Tommy to stay in his room and not to go near the box. She said she would be back soon. Tommy said okay, but he was still curious. He wanted to see what was in the box. He thought maybe it was a toy or a book or a cake. He decided to sneak out of his room and take a peek. + +He tiptoed to the living room and looked at the box. It was big and brown and had a bow on it. He lifted the lid and saw something shiny and round. It was a ball. A big, blue ball. Tommy was happy. He loved balls. He took the ball out of the box and bounced it on the floor. It made a loud noise. He bounced it again and again. He had fun. + +He did not see his stamp on the floor. He had dropped it when he took the ball out of the box. He did not hear his mom come back from the store. He did not hear her scream when she saw the mess. He did not feel the ball hit his stamp and destroy it. He only saw the ball fly in the air and land on the couch. He only heard a pop and saw the ball burst. He only felt the air blow on his face and the water splash on his clothes. He only saw his mom's angry face and heard her yell. He only knew he was in trouble. He only wished he had listened to his mom. He only missed his blue stamp with the star on it. It was his favorite stamp. +Lily and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. They saw a big onion on the counter. Lily wanted to cut it with a knife. + +"Can I cut the onion, Ben?" Lily asked. + +"No, Lily, you are too little. The knife is sharp. You can hurt yourself," Ben said. + +"But I want to cut the onion. It looks fun," Lily said. She reached for the knife. + +Ben tried to stop her, but it was too late. Lily cut the onion and it made her eyes water. She felt a sting in her finger. She dropped the knife and the onion. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily screamed. "The onion is bad. It hurts me." + +Ben ran to get their mom. He saw blood on Lily's finger. He was scared. + +"Mom, mom, help! Lily cut the onion and her finger. She is screaming," Ben said. + +Mom came quickly. She saw Lily crying and holding her finger. She saw the knife and the onion on the floor. She picked up Lily and hugged her. + +"Shh, shh, it's okay, Lily. I'm here. You are brave. Let me see your finger," Mom said. + +She wrapped a thick cloth around Lily's finger. She kissed her cheek. + +"You need to be careful, Lily. The onion is not bad. It just makes your eyes water. But the knife is dangerous. You can't use it without me or dad. Do you understand?" Mom said. + +Lily nodded. She was sorry. She hugged Mom. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I won't cut the onion again. I love you," Lily said. + +"I love you too, Lily. And I love you, Ben. Thank you for getting me. You are a good brother," Mom said. + +She smiled at Ben. He smiled back. He was glad Lily was okay. He hugged Mom and Lily. + +They all went to the living room. They watched a funny show on TV. They laughed and snuggled. They forgot about the onion. They were happy. +Tom and Lily are playing in the garden. They see some green plants with small leaves. Lily says, "Look, these are herbs. They smell good and make food tasty." + +Tom picks one and puts it in his mouth. He makes a face and spits it out. He says, "Yuck, this herb is bad. It is bitter and sour. I don't like it." + +Lily laughs and says, "That is not a herb, silly. That is a weed. You should not eat weeds. They can make you sick. Herbs are in the pots over there. They have different colors and shapes." + +Tom says, "I don't care. I want to try another weed. Maybe it will be sweet and yummy." He reaches for another plant. + +Lily says, "No, Tom, don't do that. Please listen to me. I know more about herbs and weeds than you. You will regret it if you eat another weed." + +Tom says, "No, Lily, you don't know everything. I want to find out for myself. I insist on eating another weed." He grabs a plant with purple flowers and bites it. + +Lily says, "Tom, stop, that is a bad weed. That is lavender. It is not for eating. It is for smelling and making soap. It will make your mouth dry and your tongue numb." + +Tom says, "Too late, Lily, I already ate it. Oh, no, you are right. This weed is bad. It is worse than the first one. It tastes like soap and perfume. It makes my mouth feel funny. I need some water. Help me, Lily, help me." + +Lily says, "I told you so, Tom. You should have listened to me. Come on, let's go to the kitchen and get some water. And no more eating weeds, okay?" + +Tom says, "Okay, Lily, I'm sorry. You are smarter than me. You are a good friend. Next time, I will listen to you. And maybe you can teach me about herbs and how to use them." + +Lily says, "Sure, Tom, I will teach you. But first, let's get some water and wash your mouth. And maybe some honey to make it better." + +They run to the kitchen and drink some water and honey. They feel better and hug each other. They learn their lesson and never eat weeds again. They only eat herbs when they are in food or tea. They enjoy playing in the garden and smelling the flowers. They are happy and curious, but also careful and wise. +Jen and Sam were twins who liked to go to the mall with their mom. They liked to see the toys, the books, and the animals. But they did not like to ride in the car. The car was too fast, too loud, and too bumpy. + +One day, mom said they had to go to the mall to buy some things. Jen and Sam did not want to go. They cried and kicked and said no. Mom was not happy. She said they had to go or they would get no treats. + +Jen and Sam got in the car, but they were still mad. They did not buckle their seat belts. They did not listen to mom. They did not look out the window. They just crossed their arms and pouted. + +Mom drove to the mall, but she could not find a parking spot. She had to drive around and around. She was getting tired and frustrated. She saw a spot near the entrance, but it was very small. She had to reverse the car to fit in. + +"Beep, beep, beep," the car made a noise as mom reversed. Jen and Sam heard the noise and looked up. They saw a big truck behind them. The truck was very close to the car. They saw the truck driver waving his arms and yelling. They got scared. + +"Mom, mom, stop!" they shouted. "There is a truck! It will hit us!" + +Mom heard them and stopped. She looked in the mirror and saw the truck. She was relieved that she did not hit it. She was also angry that the truck driver was rude. She rolled down the window and said, "Hey, can't you see I'm trying to park? You need to back up and give me some space!" + +The truck driver heard her and said, "Sorry, lady, but you need to learn how to drive! You can't reverse into such a difficult spot! You're blocking the way for everyone!" + +Mom and the truck driver started to argue. They said mean things to each other. Jen and Sam felt bad. They did not like to see mom angry. They did not like to hear the truck driver yell. They wished they had been good and not made mom upset. + +They decided to say sorry to mom and help her. They buckled their seat belts and said, "Mom, we're sorry we were naughty. We love you. We will be good at the mall. Please don't be mad." + +Mom heard them and smiled. She said, "Thank you, Jen and Sam. I love you too. I'm sorry I was mad. Let's forget about the truck driver and have some fun at the mall." + +Mom found another parking spot and parked the car. She got out and hugged Jen and Sam. They got out and held mom's hand. They walked to the mall and saw the toys, the books, and the animals. They had a good time and got some treats. They were happy. +One day, Ben and Lily went to the park with their dad. They saw a big truck with a loud horn. The truck was carrying a huge stone that looked very old. + +"What is that, dad?" Ben asked. + +"That is an ancient stone, Ben. It is from a very old time, when people made big pictures and shapes with stones," dad said. + +"Wow, can we see it?" Lily said. + +"Sure, let's follow the truck and see where it goes," dad said. + +They walked behind the truck until it reached a big museum. The truck driver got out and talked to a man in a uniform. + +"Hello, I have the ancient stone for the new exhibit. Where do you want me to put it?" the truck driver said. + +"Hello, thank you for bringing it. You can put it in the back yard, near the big crane. Just reverse the truck and be careful not to hit anything," the man in the uniform said. + +The truck driver got back in the truck and started to reverse. He looked in his mirror and saw Ben, Lily and dad behind him. He honked his horn and waved at them. + +"Beep beep! Hello, kids! Do you like the ancient stone?" he said. + +"Yes, we do! It is very big and cool!" Ben and Lily said. + +"Can we touch it?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, you can touch it, but be gentle. It is very old and fragile," the truck driver said. + +He stopped the truck and opened the back door. He let Ben, Lily and dad climb up and see the ancient stone. It was gray and rough, and had some strange marks on it. + +"What are those marks, dad?" Ben asked. + +"Those are symbols, Ben. They are like letters, but different. They tell a story about the people who made the stone," dad said. + +"What story, dad?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know, Lily. Maybe the museum people can tell us. They know a lot about ancient things," dad said. + +"Can we go inside the museum and see more ancient things, dad?" Ben and Lily asked. + +"Sure, let's go. But first, let's say thank you to the truck driver for showing us the ancient stone," dad said. + +"Thank you, truck driver!" Ben and Lily said. + +"You're welcome, kids! Have fun in the museum!" the truck driver said. + +He closed the back door and drove away. Ben, Lily and dad waved at him and then went inside the museum. They saw many more ancient things, like pots, coins, statues and paintings. They learned a lot and had a great time. They loved the ancient things and the sky blue truck. +Tom is a chubby boy who likes to keep things in his desk. He has many toys, books, and stickers that he puts in his desk. He does not like to share them with anyone. He thinks they are his and only his. + +One day, his friend Lily comes to his house to play. Lily sees Tom's desk and wants to see what is inside. She asks Tom if she can look at his things. Tom says no. He says they are his and only his. He does not want Lily to touch them. + +Lily feels sad. She thinks Tom is not a good friend. She says she has things in her backpack that she can share with Tom. She has a ball, a puzzle, and a cookie. She says they can play with the ball and the puzzle, and eat the cookie together. + +Tom thinks for a moment. He likes balls, puzzles, and cookies. He thinks maybe he can share some of his things with Lily too. He says he is sorry for being mean. He says he can show Lily his things, and they can play with them together. + +Lily smiles. She says she is happy that Tom is a good friend. They open Tom's desk and Lily's backpack, and find many things to play with. They have fun and share everything. They learn that keeping things is not as good as sharing things. +Lily liked to design things. She had many crayons and papers and stickers. She made pictures of flowers and stars and animals. She liked to show her designs to her mom and dad and brother. + +One day, Lily went to the zoo with her family. She saw many animals that she had never seen before. She saw lions and monkeys and penguins and snakes. She liked them all, but her favorite was the otter. + +The otter was brown and furry and had a long tail. It swam in the water and played with a ball. It made funny noises and splashed Lily. Lily laughed and clapped. She wanted to make a design of the otter. + +She asked her mom for a paper and a crayon. She drew a big circle for the otter's body and a smaller circle for its head. She added ears and eyes and a nose and a mouth. She drew a long line for the tail and some waves for the water. She colored the otter brown and the water blue. She was proud of her design. + +She showed her design to the otter. The otter looked at it and made a noise. Lily thought it liked her design. She showed it to her mom and dad and brother. They said it was very good and very cute. They said Lily was a great designer. Lily smiled and hugged her design. She was happy. +Ben and Sam are friends. They like to play in the woods. They find a big log. They want to make a fort. + +"Let's cut the log with this axe," Ben says. He picks up the axe and swings it at the log. + +"Be careful, Ben," Sam says. "The axe is sharp. You can hurt yourself." + +Ben nods. He hits the log again and again. He makes a big crack. He is happy. + +"Look, Sam, I did it!" Ben says. He shows Sam the crack. + +"Good job, Ben," Sam says. He smiles. "Now we can zip the log with this rope. Then we can drag it to our fort." + +Sam gets the rope. He ties it around the log. He pulls one end. Ben pulls the other end. They zip the log to their fort. + +They work hard. They make a nice fort. They are proud. + +"This is our fort," Ben says. "It is fair. We can share it." + +"Yes, it is our fort," Sam says. "It is fair. We are friends." + +They hug. They go inside the fort. They play. They have fun. +Lila and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had many toys, but they liked to make new ones from junk. Junk was things that were old or broken, like boxes, cans, bottles, and paper. They used tape, glue, and scissors to make junk into cars, robots, animals, and houses. + +"Look, I made a car from a box and four cans!" Ben said, showing Lila his junk car. "It can go fast and make loud noises. Vroom, vroom!" + +"That's a nice car, Ben," Lila said. "But I made a robot from a bottle and some paper. It can talk and dance. Beep, beep!" + +They both laughed and played with their junk toys. They pretended to have races, battles, and parties with them. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, their mom came in and said, "Lila and Ben, it's time to finish playing and clean up. We have to go to the park soon." + +Lila and Ben did not want to stop playing. They wanted to make more junk toys. They said, "But mom, we're not done yet. We have more junk to use. Please, can we play a little more?" + +Mom shook her head and said, "No, you have to finish now. You have played enough with junk. You have to put it away in the trash or the recycling bin. You can play with your other toys at the park. Come on, be good and help me clean up." + +Lila and Ben sighed. They knew mom was right. They had to finish playing and clean up. They picked up their junk toys and put them in the right bins. They said goodbye to their junk toys and thanked them for the fun. They said, "Maybe we can make more junk toys another day." + +Mom smiled and said, "You did a good job, Lila and Ben. You are very creative and smart. But you also have to be responsible and tidy. I'm proud of you. Now, let's go to the park and have more fun." + +Lila and Ben nodded and followed mom to the car. They were a little sad to leave their junk toys, but they were also excited to go to the park. They knew they would find more things to play with there. They were tough and happy kids. +Sara was very sleepy. She did not want to get up from her bed. She heard her mom call her name. "Sara, it is time to wake up. You have school today." + +Sara pulled the blanket over her head. She did not open her eye. She said, "No, mom. I want to sleep more." + +Mom came into her room. She smiled and sat on the bed. She gently lifted the blanket and kissed Sara's cheek. She said, "Sara, I know you are sleepy. But you have to open your eye and get ready. You have many fun things to do at school. You can play with your friends, read books, draw pictures, and learn new words." + +Sara opened one eye and looked at mom. She saw mom's kind face. She felt mom's warm hug. She said, "Okay, mom. I will get up. But can you help me?" + +Mom nodded and said, "Of course, Sara. I will help you. Come on, let's brush your teeth, comb your hair, and put on your clothes. Then we can have breakfast and go to school." + +Sara opened both her eye and got out of bed. She followed mom to the bathroom. She felt happy and excited. She said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best mom ever." +Tom and Lily went to the lake with their dad. They wanted to play in the water and see the fish. Dad brought a big kayak for them to ride. He said it was like a boat, but smaller and faster. + +Tom was excited to try the kayak. He helped dad unpack it from the car and carry it to the shore. He put on a life jacket and a helmet and climbed inside. He grabbed a paddle and waited for dad to push him. + +Lily was fearful of the kayak. She thought it looked scary and wobbly. She did not want to go in the water. She stayed on the sand and watched Tom and dad. She hugged her teddy bear and shook her head. + +"Come on, Lily, it's fun!" Tom shouted from the kayak. "Don't be afraid, I'll show you how to do it!" + +"No, thank you, Tom, I don't like it!" Lily shouted back. "I like the sand and the sun!" + +Dad smiled and said, "That's okay, Lily, you can stay here if you want. Maybe next time you'll feel more brave. Tom and I will be back soon. We'll have a picnic and play some games. Do you want to help me unpack the basket?" + +Lily nodded and smiled. She liked picnics and games. She was happy to help dad unpack the basket. She hoped Tom and dad would have fun in the kayak, but she was glad she did not have to go. She felt safe and cozy on the sand. +Lily and Ben love to play outside. They like to run, jump, and swing. They have a lot of fun with their friends. Sometimes they play games and win medals. Medals are shiny and make them happy. + +One day, they see dark clouds in the sky. They hear a loud noise. It is thunder. They feel drops of water on their faces. It is rain. Rain is wet and cold. They do not like rain. They run to their house. They are sad. They cannot play outside. + +But then, Lily has an idea. She says to Ben, "Let's play inside. We can make a fort with blankets and pillows. We can pretend we are in a castle. We can use our medals as treasure. We can be playful and have fun." + +Ben likes the idea. He says, "Yes, let's do that. We can also read books and draw pictures. We can make stories and jokes. We can be playful and have fun." + +They go to their room and start to play. They forget about the rain. They are happy. They are playful. They have fun. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play in the farm. They see a mule in the barn. The mule is big and brown. It has long ears and a rough coat. + +"Can we pet the mule?" Lila asks Ben. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is nice," Ben says. + +They go to the barn. They see the mule lying on the hay. It looks sleepy. + +"Hello, mule. Can we pet you?" Lila says. + +She reaches out her hand. The mule opens its eyes. It does not like Lila. It kicks her hard. Lila falls down. She cries. + +"Ow, ow, ow! The mule hurt me!" Lila says. + +Ben runs to Lila. He tries to help her. He is scared. + +"Help, help! Lila is hurt!" Ben shouts. + +The farmer hears Ben. He comes to the barn. He sees Lila and Ben. He sees the mule. + +"What happened here?" the farmer asks. + +"The mule kicked Lila. She is hurt," Ben says. + +The farmer picks up Lila. He takes her to the house. He calls the doctor. + +The doctor comes. He looks at Lila. He says she has a broken arm. He puts a cast on her arm. He gives her some medicine. + +Lila is sad. She has to stay in bed. She can't play with Ben. She can't pet the animals. She hates the mule. + +The mule is bad. It lies in the barn. It does not care. It does not say sorry. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their puppy, Max. Max is brown and soft and likes to run and jump. + +One day, Tom and Sam find a big box in the garage. They wonder what is inside. They ask their mom if they can open it. + +"No, boys, that box is not for you. It is for dad. He will open it when he comes home. It is a surprise," mom says. + +Tom and Sam are curious. They want to see the surprise. They wait until mom goes to the kitchen. Then they sneak to the garage with Max. + +They lift the box. It is hard and heavy. They shake it. It makes a loud noise. They hear a voice. + +"Hey, who is there? Let me out!" + +Tom and Sam are scared. They drop the box. Max barks. + +Mom hears the noise. She runs to the garage. She sees the box on the floor. She sees Tom and Sam and Max. + +"What are you doing, boys? You should not touch the box. You could have hurt yourself or the surprise," mom says. + +She opens the box. She pulls out a man. He is wearing a uniform. He has a big smile. + +"Dad!" Tom and Sam shout. They hug him. + +"Surprise! I am home from work. I missed you so much," dad says. + +He hugs mom and Max. He thanks them for the welcome. + +Tom and Sam are happy. They have a lot of questions for dad. They want to know where he was and what he did. They want to show him their toys and drawings. + +They have a fun afternoon. They play with dad and Max. They forget about the hard box. They only remember the happy surprise. +Anna liked to wander in the park with her mom. She saw many things that made her happy. She saw birds, flowers, trees and dogs. She liked to say hello to them. + +One day, she saw a pond in the park. She had never seen a pond before. She wanted to go closer and look at it. She saw water, rocks, fish and frogs. She liked to watch them swim and jump. + +She asked her mom if she could touch the pond. Her mom said yes, but be careful. She said the pond was healthy and clean, but also deep and cold. She said Anna should not go in the pond, only touch it with her hand. + +Anna listened to her mom. She walked to the edge of the pond and reached out her hand. She felt the water. It was wet and cool. She smiled and giggled. She saw a fish come near her hand. She said hello to the fish. The fish said hello back with a splash. + +Anna was happy. She liked the pond. She thanked her mom for taking her to the park. She said she wanted to come back and see the pond again. Her mom said okay. They hugged and walked back home. +Jen and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big pile of leaves in the park. They ran to the pile and jumped in. They laughed and threw leaves at each other. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, they heard a loud noise. It was a band of people with drums and horns. They were doing a march for a special day. Jen and Ben wanted to see the march. They got out of the pile and ran to the road. + +"Look, Ben, they have flags and hats!" Jen said. + +"Yes, and they make music!" Ben said. + +They watched the march and clapped their hands. They liked the colors and the sounds. They wanted to join the march. + +But they did not see the wet spot on the road. It was from a water hose that someone left on. Jen stepped on the wet spot and slipped. She fell down and hurt her knee. She cried out loud. + +"Jen, are you okay?" Ben asked. + +He tried to help her, but he also slipped on the wet spot. He fell down and hurt his elbow. He cried out loud too. + +The march stopped and the people looked at them. They felt sorry for the twins. They helped them get up and gave them band-aids and hugs. They said they were brave and good. + +Jen and Ben thanked them and smiled. They still liked the march, but they did not want to join it anymore. They learned to be careful on the road. They went back to the pile of leaves and played some more. They had a terrible slip, but a good day. +Sam and Mia were walking on the road with their mom. They saw a large dog with brown fur and a long tail. The dog was barking and running after a cat. + +"Look, mom, a dog!" Sam said. + +"Be careful, Sam. The dog might be angry," mom said. + +Mia liked the dog. She wanted to pet it. She ran towards the dog and said, "Hi, doggy! You are so cute!" + +The dog did not like Mia. He did not want her to touch him. He snapped at her hand and made her cry. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Mia said. + +Mom ran to Mia and picked her up. She checked her hand and saw a small bite. She was angry at the dog. + +"Bad dog! Go away!" mom said. + +The dog ran away. He was scared of mom. He did not want to bite Mia. He just wanted to catch the cat. + +Mom hugged Mia and said, "I'm sorry, Mia. The dog hurt you. Are you okay?" + +Mia nodded. She was still crying. She said, "I'm okay, mom. But I don't like the dog. He is mean." + +Sam came to Mia and said, "Don't worry, Mia. The dog is gone. He won't hurt you again. You are brave." + +Mia smiled. She said, "Thank you, Sam. You are nice." + +Mom said, "Let's go home, kids. We will put some cream on your hand and give you a cookie. You are both good." + +Sam and Mia said, "Okay, mom. We love you." + +They held mom's hand and walked on the road. They did not see the dog or the cat again. They were happy. +Tim and Mia are playing in the kitchen. They like to open and close the cabinet doors. They make loud noises with the pots and pans. + +"Look, Mia, I can do this!" Tim says. He bangs a pot with a spoon. "Bang, bang, bang!" + +Mia laughs. She grabs a pan and a lid. She claps them together. "Clap, clap, clap!" + +They have fun making loud noises. They do not hear Mom coming. + +"Tim, Mia, what are you doing?" Mom asks. She is not happy. She sees the mess in the kitchen. The cabinet doors are open. The pots and pans are everywhere. + +"Sorry, Mom," Tim and Mia say. They stop making noises. They look at Mom with big eyes. + +Mom sighs. She loves Tim and Mia, but she does not like the noise. She tells them to clean up the kitchen. She helps them put the pots and pans back in the cabinet. She closes the cabinet doors. + +"Next time, please play quietly," Mom says. "Or play in your room." + +Tim and Mia nod. They hug Mom. They say they love her. They go to their room. They play with their toys. They do not make loud noises. They are good children. +Lena and her mom went to the market. They saw many things to buy. Lena liked the apples, the flowers and the toys. Her mom liked the bread, the cheese and the eggs. + +They walked around the market and saw an elderly man. He had a cane and a hat. He was selling books. Lena liked books. She wanted to buy one. + +"Mom, can I buy a book?" Lena asked. + +"Sure, Lena. Let's see what he has." Her mom said. + +They went to the elderly man and said hello. He smiled and showed them his books. He had books with pictures, books with stories and books with songs. + +Lena looked at the books and picked one. It had a picture of a dog on the cover. She liked dogs. + +"I want this one, mom." Lena said. + +"Okay, Lena. How much is it, sir?" Her mom asked. + +"It's two coins, ma'am. It's a good book. It has a story about a dog and his friends." The elderly man said. + +"Here you are, sir. Thank you." Her mom gave him two coins and took the book. + +"Thank you, ma'am. Enjoy the book, Lena." The elderly man said. + +"Thank you, sir. Bye." Lena said. + +Lena and her mom waved goodbye to the elderly man and left the market. Lena was happy. She had a new book to read. She hugged the book and said to her mom: + +"I love you, mom. And I love books." +Lila and Ben were playing with their blocks. They liked to build towers and bridges and houses. They had many blocks of different colors and shapes. + +"Look, I made a big tower!" Lila said, showing Ben her creation. "It is taller than you!" + +Ben smiled and clapped his hands. He wanted to make a tower too. He picked up some blocks and started to stack them. But he had a problem. His blocks kept falling down. He tried again and again, but he could not make a tower. + +"Why can't I make a tower?" Ben asked, feeling troubled. "You can do it, but I can't. It is not fair!" + +Lila saw that Ben was sad. She wanted to help him. She looked at his blocks and saw that they were all round. Round blocks were hard to set on top of each other. They rolled and slipped and crashed. + +"Ben, I have an idea," Lila said. "Why don't you use some of my blocks? They are not round. They are square and rectangle and triangle. They are easier to set and they don't roll. You can make a tower with them." + +Ben looked at Lila's blocks. They were different from his. They had corners and edges and sides. He wondered if they would work. He decided to try. He took some of Lila's blocks and set them on his round blocks. They did not roll. They stayed in place. He added more and more blocks, making his tower taller and taller. + +"Wow, you did it!" Lila said, cheering for Ben. "You made a tower! It is taller than mine!" + +Ben felt happy. He thanked Lila for sharing her blocks. He liked her blocks. They were fun to play with. He liked Lila too. She was a good friend. + +They hugged and smiled. They had made two towers. They were proud of their work. They were not troubled anymore. They were happy. +Lily was hungry. She wanted toast for breakfast. She asked her mom, "Can I have toast, please?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can have toast. But first, you have to mind your brother. He is still sleeping. Be quiet and gentle with him, okay?" + +Lily nodded. She loved her brother. He was small and cute. She went to his room and saw him in his crib. He was snoring softly. Lily tiptoed to his side and whispered, "Hello, brother. I am Lily. Do you want to wake up and play with me?" + +Brother opened his eyes and smiled. He reached out his hand and grabbed Lily's hair. He pulled hard. Lily cried out, "Ow, ow, ow! That hurts! Let go of my hair!" + +Mom heard Lily's cry and ran to the room. She saw brother holding Lily's hair and Lily looking sad. She said, "Oh, no! Brother, you have to be nice to Lily. She is your sister. She is not a toy. You have to let go of her hair. Say sorry to Lily." + +Brother let go of Lily's hair and said, "Sorry, Lily." He looked sorry, too. He gave Lily a hug and a kiss. Lily felt better. She hugged and kissed him back. She said, "It's okay, brother. I forgive you. You are strong, but you have to be gentle, too." + +Mom smiled and said, "That's right, brother. You are strong, but you have to be gentle. And Lily, you are brave, but you have to be patient. You are both good kids. Now, let's go and have some toast. I made it for you. It is warm and yummy. Do you want butter and jam on it?" + +Lily and brother said, "Yes, please!" They followed mom to the kitchen. They ate their toast and drank their milk. They were happy and full. They thanked mom for the toast. Mom said, "You're welcome. I love you both. Now, what do you want to do today?" + +Lily and brother looked at each other and said, "Play!" They ran to the living room and picked up their toys. They played together nicely. They shared and took turns. They laughed and had fun. Mom watched them and smiled. She was proud of them. She thought, "They are growing up so fast. They are learning so much. They are my sweet and smart kids." +Ben and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. Ben had a red car and Lily had a yellow doll. They were happy and shared their toys. + +But then, a big boy came in. He was Lily's cousin and he was mean. He saw Ben's red car and he wanted it. He ran to Ben and grabbed the car. He said, "This is mine now. You can't have it." + +Ben was sad and angry. He tried to get his car back, but the big boy was stronger. He pushed Ben away and ran to the door. He was going to steal Ben's car. + +Lily saw what happened and she wanted to help Ben. She had an idea. She ran to the big boy and bit his thumb. The big boy screamed and dropped the car. He said, "Ow! You little monster! That hurts!" + +Lily picked up the car and gave it to Ben. She said, "Here, Ben. This is your car. It is important to you. Don't let him take it." + +Ben smiled and hugged Lily. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend. You are important to me." + +The big boy ran away, crying and sucking his thumb. He learned a lesson. He should not steal other people's toys. +Anna liked to examine things. She liked to look at them very closely and touch them and smell them and sometimes taste them. She wanted to learn about everything in the world. One day, she found a big jar of salt in the kitchen. She wondered what it was and how it felt and tasted. + +She opened the jar and poured some salt on her hand. It was white and tiny and sparkly. She rubbed it between her fingers and felt it was rough and scratchy. She brought it to her nose and sniffed it. It smelled like nothing. She stuck out her tongue and licked it. It tasted very bad. It was salty and bitter and made her mouth dry. She spat it out and made a face. She did not like salt at all. + +She wanted to put the salt back in the jar, but she spilled some on the floor. She was afraid that her mom would be angry. She looked around and saw a broom and a dustpan. She thought she could sweep the salt away and no one would know. But then she remembered that her mom always told her to be honest and tell the truth. She knew that lying was wrong and that her mom would love her even if she made a mistake. + +She decided to be brave and tell her mom what she did. She picked up the jar and the broom and the dustpan and went to find her mom. She told her that she was sorry and that she was just curious and that she did not like salt. Her mom smiled and hugged her. She said that she was proud of her for being honest and that she would help her clean up the mess. She also said that she would show her some other things that she could examine that were more fun and less salty. Anna felt happy and relieved. She learned that honesty was the best policy and that salt was not for tasting. +Lily was a new girl in school. She was shy and scared. She did not know anyone. She sat at a desk in the back of the room. She looked at the other kids. They looked happy and loud. They had friends. + +"Hi, I'm Ben. What's your name?" A boy came to her desk. He had a big smile and brown hair. He had a toy car in his hand. + +Lily did not answer. She looked down at her desk. She felt a knot in her tummy. She wanted to go home. + +"Are you okay? Do you want to play with my car?" Ben asked. He put the car on her desk. He was kind. He wanted to be her friend. + +Lily looked at the car. It was red and shiny. She liked cars. She looked at Ben. He was still smiling. He did not laugh at her or tease her. He was nice. + +She nodded. She took the car and made a vroom sound. Ben laughed. He made a vroom sound too. They played with the car on the desk. They had fun. + +Lily felt the knot in her tummy go away. She smiled at Ben. She said, "I'm Lily. Thank you for the car." + +Ben smiled back. He said, "You're welcome, Lily. I'm glad you like it. Do you want to be my friend?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "Yes, I do. You are a good friend." + +They hugged. They were happy. They had met a new friend. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big red car that they could ride in the yard. They liked to pretend they were going on adventures and exploring new places. + +One day, their mom told them they had to take a test at school. She said it was important to learn new things and do well on the test. Ben and Lily did not want to take the test. They wanted to play with their car. They thought the test was boring and hard. + +"Let's skip the test and play with our car," Ben said to Lily. "We can hide in the yard and no one will find us." + +Lily was scared. She knew their mom would be angry if they did not go to school. She also wanted to learn new things and do well on the test. But Ben was persistent. He kept asking her to play with him and said the test was silly. + +"Okay, fine," Lily said. "But only for a little while. Then we have to go to school." + +Ben and Lily took their car and rode to the farthest corner of the yard. They had fun playing and pretending. They forgot about the time and the test. They did not hear their mom calling them to get ready for school. + +Soon, they felt tired and sleepy. They decided to take a nap in their car. They closed their eyes and fell asleep. + +When they woke up, it was dark and cold. They heard their mom crying and their dad shouting. They saw flashing lights and heard sirens. They were scared and confused. + +They got out of their car and ran to their mom and dad. They hugged them and said they were sorry. They told them they were playing and napping and did not mean to skip the test. + +Their mom and dad were relieved but also angry. They told them they were very worried and called the police to look for them. They told them they missed the test and had to go to school the next day. They told them they were in big trouble and had to go to bed without dinner. + +Ben and Lily felt sad and ashamed. They realized they made a big mistake. They wished they had listened to their mom and gone to school. They learned that playing is fun, but not when it makes you miss important things. They learned that being persistent is good, but not when it makes you do bad things. They learned that taking a test is not so bad, but skipping it is. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big bird on a tree. The bird has many colors. It is red, blue, green and yellow. Lily and Ben admire the bird. + +"Wow, look at the bird!" Lily says. "It is so pretty!" + +"Yes, it is!" Ben says. "I wish I could fly like the bird." + +The bird hears them and says, "Hello, little ones. Do you want to fly with me?" + +Lily and Ben are surprised. They did not know the bird can talk. They think the bird is funny. + +"Can you really talk?" Lily asks. + +"Of course I can," the bird says. "I can also sing and dance. Do you want to hear me?" + +"Yes, please!" Ben says. + +The bird sings a song. It is a song about the sky, the sun, the clouds and the rain. The bird has a nice voice. Lily and Ben clap their hands. + +"That was a good song!" Lily says. + +"Thank you," the bird says. "Do you want to know a secret?" + +"What secret?" Ben asks. + +The bird leans closer and whispers, "I am not a real bird. I am a toy bird. A nice man made me. He gave me a voice and colors. He also gave me a name. My name is Rainbow." + +Lily and Ben are amazed. They did not know the bird is a toy. They think the bird is very clever. + +"Wow, that is a big secret!" Lily says. + +"Yes, it is," the bird says. "But you are my friends. I can tell you the truth. Can you keep my secret?" + +"Of course we can," Ben says. "We are your friends too. We like you, Rainbow." + +"I like you too," Rainbow says. "You are very kind and sweet. Do you still want to fly with me?" + +"Yes, we do!" Lily and Ben say. + +Rainbow smiles and says, "Then hold on to my wings. I will take you for a ride. It will be fun!" + +Lily and Ben hold on to Rainbow's wings. Rainbow flaps his wings and flies up in the air. Lily and Ben laugh and cheer. They fly with Rainbow over the park. They see the trees, the flowers, the swings and the slides. They see other children and animals. They have a lot of fun. + +They fly with Rainbow until the sun sets. Then Rainbow brings them back to the ground. He says goodbye to Lily and Ben. + +"Thank you for flying with me," Rainbow says. "You are the best friends I ever had." + +"Thank you for flying with us," Lily and Ben say. "You are the best bird we ever met." + +They hug Rainbow and say, "We will see you again, Rainbow. We will come back to the park." + +"I will wait for you," Rainbow says. "I will always be here. Goodbye, Lily and Ben." + +"Goodbye, Rainbow," Lily and Ben say. + +They wave to Rainbow and run back to their homes. They are happy. They have a new friend. They have a new secret. They have a new adventure. They will always remember Rainbow, the toy bird. +Anna loved math. She was brilliant at math. She could add, subtract, and count very well. She always got good marks on her math tests. She was proud of herself. + +But one day, she had a big math test. She was nervous. She wanted to do well. She studied hard. She practiced a lot. She was ready. + +She went to school. She got her math test. She looked at the questions. They were hard. She tried to remember what she learned. She wrote down her answers. She finished her test. She gave it to her teacher. + +She waited for her mark. She hoped she did well. She wanted to be brilliant at math. + +But when she got her mark, she was sad. She lost marks. She made mistakes. She did not do well. She was not brilliant at math. She felt bad. + +She went home. She told her mom. Her mom hugged her. She said, "It's okay, Anna. You don't have to be brilliant at math. You just have to try your best. Math is hard. Sometimes you lose marks. Sometimes you make mistakes. That's how you learn. You can always improve. You can always practice. You can always ask for help. You are still brilliant at many things. You are still my brilliant Anna." + +Anna felt better. She thanked her mom. She realized her mom was right. She did not have to be brilliant at math. She just had to try her best. She learned from her mistakes. She practiced more. She asked for help. She improved. She did better on her next math test. She was happy. + +The moral of the story is: You don't have to be brilliant at everything. You just have to try your best. You can learn from your mistakes. You can improve. You can be happy. +Anna was an adventurous girl. She liked to explore new places and find new things. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a big hill. She wanted to climb it and see what was on the other side. + +She asked her mom if she could go. Her mom said yes, but told her to be careful and come back soon. Anna ran to the hill and started to climb. She used her hands and feet and pushed herself up. She felt strong and happy. + +When she reached the top, she saw a beautiful lake. It was blue and shiny and had ducks and fish. She also saw a big tree with a swing. She wanted to try it. She ran to the tree and sat on the swing. She pushed herself back and forth and felt the wind in her hair. She laughed and sang. + +She was having so much fun that she forgot about the time. She did not hear her mom calling her name. She did not see the dark clouds in the sky. She did not feel the first drops of rain. + +Suddenly, a loud thunder made her jump. She looked up and saw the storm. She was scared and wet. She wanted to go back to her mom. She got off the swing and ran to the hill. But the hill was slippery and muddy. She fell and hurt her knee. She cried and called for her mom. + +Her mom heard her and came to help her. She picked her up and hugged her. She said it was okay and that she was brave. She cleaned her knee and put a band-aid on it. She carried her to the car and drove her home. + +Anna was still sad and sore. She did not want to be adventurous anymore. She wanted to lie on her bed and cuddle with her teddy bear. Her mom gave her a kiss and a cookie and told her a story. She said that everyone makes mistakes and learns from them. She said that Anna had a wonderful memory of the lake and the swing. She said that Anna was still adventurous and that she was proud of her. + +Anna felt better and smiled. She thanked her mom and hugged her. She said that she loved her and that she was sorry. She said that she still liked to explore and find new things, but that she would listen to her mom and be careful. She said that she had a good memory of the park and that she would go back someday. + +She ate her cookie and lie on her bed. She closed her eyes and dreamed of the lake and the swing. She was happy and peaceful. She was adventurous and smart. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they received a big box from their grandma. They were very happy and curious to see what was inside. + +"Let's open it together!" Tom said to Lily. + +"OK!" Lily agreed. They ripped the paper and lifted the lid. Inside, they saw a shiny red bike with two wheels and a bell. + +"Wow! A bike!" Tom exclaimed. He wanted to try it right away. He grabbed the bike and ran outside. + +"Wait for me!" Lily shouted. She followed him with her teddy bear. + +Tom was very excited to ride the bike. He put his feet on the pedals and pushed hard. He went very fast and felt the wind in his hair. He rang the bell and smiled. + +Lily watched him and wanted to ride the bike too. She asked Tom to share. + +"Can I have a turn, please?" Lily said. + +"OK, but be careful. The bike is big and you are small." Tom said. He got off the bike and helped Lily to get on. + +Lily put her teddy bear on the handlebar and held it tight. She tried to pedal, but she was clumsy. She wobbled and lost her balance. She fell off the bike and hurt her shoulder. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Lily cried. She dropped her teddy bear and rubbed her shoulder. + +Tom heard her cry and ran to her. He felt sorry for her and hugged her. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. Are you OK?" Tom said. + +"It hurts, Tom. It hurts a lot." Lily said. + +Tom picked up her teddy bear and gave it to her. He kissed her shoulder and said, + +"Don't worry, Lily. It will get better soon. I love you, Lily." + +"I love you too, Tom." Lily said. She smiled and hugged him back. + +They went inside and showed their grandma their bike and their shoulder. Grandma was proud of them and gave them cookies and milk. She said, + +"You are very brave, Lily. And you are very kind, Tom. You are the best twins ever." +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many different vehicles, like cars, trucks, planes and trains. They also had a big box where they kept their clothes and hats and shoes. + +One day, they decided to play dress-up with their vehicles. They put fancy clothes on their cars and trucks, like dresses and coats and ties. They put hats and glasses on their planes and trains. They pretended they were going to a party with their vehicles. + +"Look at my car, Lily," Tom said. "It is so fancy. It has a pink dress and a pearl necklace. It is the prettiest car in the world." + +"Look at my plane, Tom," Lily said. "It is so fancy. It has a blue hat and a pair of sunglasses. It is the coolest plane in the world." + +They were having so much fun that they did not notice their mom coming into the room. She saw the mess they had made with their clothes and their vehicles. She was not happy. + +"Tom and Lily, what are you doing?" she asked. "Why did you hang your clothes on your vehicles? You know you are not supposed to do that. You could ruin your clothes and your vehicles. And you have to share your toys with each other. You cannot just take what you want." + +Tom and Lily felt ashamed. They knew they had done something wrong. They said sorry to their mom and to each other. They took off the clothes from their vehicles and put them back in the box. They also decided to swap some of their vehicles, so they could both enjoy different ones. + +They learned that it is not good to hang clothes on vehicles, and that it is better to share and be kind. They hugged their mom and their vehicles and went to play some more. +Lily and Mom were going to visit Grandma in the city. Lily was very excited. She loved Grandma and the city. She wanted to see the big buildings, the cars, the parks and the people. + +Mom said, "Lily, we need to pack our bags. Can you help me?" Lily nodded and ran to her room. She found her favorite toys, her books, her clothes and her blanket. She put them all in a big bag. She zipped it up and dragged it to the living room. + +"Good job, Lily!" Mom said. "You packed a lot of things. But do you know what we need the most?" Lily shook her head. Mom smiled and hugged her. "We need our masks. The city is not very peaceful right now. There is a bad sickness that makes people cough and sneeze. We have to wear masks to protect ourselves and others. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded. She remembered the masks. She did not like them very much. They were hot and itchy. But she knew they were important. She said, "OK, Mom. I will wear my mask. Can I pick one?" Mom said, "Of course. You can pick any mask you want." Lily ran to the closet and looked for a mask. She saw many colors and patterns. She chose a pink one with flowers. She put it on and smiled. + +"Look, Mom! I'm ready!" Lily said. Mom put on her mask too. She said, "You look beautiful, Lily. And very smart. Come on, let's go. Grandma is waiting for us." They took their bags and went to the car. They drove to the city. Lily looked out the window and hoped that the city would be peaceful soon. She wanted to hug Grandma and play with her. She wanted to have fun in the city. She wanted everyone to be happy and healthy. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big box in the park. It is yellow and has a lock. + +"Wow, what is in the box?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a surprise. Let's open it!" Tom says. + +They try to open the box, but it is too hard. They need a key. + +"Where can we find a key?" Lily wonders. + +"Maybe we can ask someone. Look, there is a man over there. He has a lot of keys on his belt. Maybe he can help us." Tom says. + +They run to the man and show him the box. The man smiles and looks at the box. + +"Hello, kids. What do you have there?" he asks. + +"It is a yellow box. We want to open it. Can you help us?" Lily says. + +"Sure, I can help you. But first, you have to tell me something. Where did you find this box?" the man says. + +"We found it in the park. It was under a tree. Why?" Tom says. + +The man nods and says, "Well, this is a very special box. It belongs to someone who lost it. He is very sad. He is looking for it. He is my friend. He is honest and kind. He put something very important in the box. Do you know what it is?" + +Lily and Tom shake their heads. They don't know. + +"It is a ring. A very beautiful ring. He wants to give it to his girlfriend. He loves her very much. He wants to ask her to marry him. But he dropped the box in the park and couldn't find it. He asked me to help him. I have the key to the box. Do you want to see the ring?" the man says. + +Lily and Tom nod. They want to see the ring. They are curious. + +The man takes out a key and opens the box. Inside, there is a shiny ring. It has a big stone that sparkles. It is very pretty. + +"Wow, it is so nice!" Lily says. + +"It is amazing!" Tom says. + +The man smiles and says, "Yes, it is. And you know what? You are very nice, too. You are honest and kind. You told me the truth about the box. You didn't try to keep it or hide it. You wanted to open it, but you also wanted to share it. That is very good. You are good friends. I am proud of you." + +Lily and Tom blush. They feel happy and proud. + +"Thank you, mister. You are very nice, too. You are a good friend to your friend. We hope he finds his girlfriend and gives her the ring. We hope she says yes. We hope they are happy." Lily says. + +"Thank you, kids. You are very sweet. I am sure he will find her and she will say yes. They will be very happy. And you know what? I have a surprise for you. Do you want to see it?" the man says. + +Lily and Tom nod. They love surprises. + +The man takes out another box from his pocket. It is smaller than the yellow box, but it is also yellow. He opens it and shows them two small rings. They are also shiny and have small stones that sparkle. They are very cute. + +"These are for you. They are friendship rings. They are a gift from me and my friend. They are a thank you for being honest and kind. You can wear them and remember this day. You can remember that honesty and kindness are very important. You can remember that you have a friend in me and my friend. Do you like them?" the man says. + +Lily and Tom gasp. They love them. They take the rings and put them on their fingers. They hug the man and thank him. + +"Thank you, thank you, thank you! We love them! They are beautiful! You are the best!" Lily says. + +"Thank you, thank you, thank you! We love them! They are awesome! You are the coolest!" Tom says. + +The man hugs them back and says, "You are very welcome. You are the best and the coolest, too. You are wonderful kids. I am happy to meet you. I hope you have a great day. And remember, always be honest and kind. That is the way to be happy." + +Lily and Tom smile and say, "We will. We promise. Thank you again. Bye!" + +They wave goodbye to the man and run back to the park. They play with their toys and their rings. They are happy and proud. They are honest and kind. They are friends. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big hill with many flowers and trees. They wanted to go there and have fun. + +"Let's go to the hill, Lily!" Ben said. "It looks so pretty and nice!" + +"OK, Ben!" Lily said. "But we need to wear our jackets. It is cold and windy today." + +They put on their jackets and ran to the hill. They saw many birds and bugs and rocks. They picked some flowers and threw some sticks. They were very happy. + +But then, they saw something else. It was a big, furry animal with sharp teeth and claws. It was a bear. The bear was hungry and angry. It saw Ben and Lily and growled. + +"Look, Lily!" Ben said. "A bear! It is so cute and fluffy! Maybe it wants to play with us!" + +"No, Ben!" Lily said. "It is not cute and fluffy! It is scary and dangerous! We need to run away!" + +But Ben did not listen. He thought the bear was harmless. He walked towards the bear and tried to touch it. He said, "Hello, bear! Do you want to be my friend?" + +The bear did not want to be his friend. The bear wanted to eat him. The bear bit Ben and hurt him very much. Ben screamed and cried. Lily screamed and cried too. She ran to help Ben, but it was too late. The bear had killed Ben. + +Lily was very sad and scared. She wished she had not gone to the hill. She wished Ben had listened to her. She wished she had a different brother. She wished she had never seen the bear. She wished she could go back home. But she could not. The bear saw her and chased her. She tried to run, but she was too slow. The bear caught her and ate her too. + +The end. +Tim and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be different animals. Tim had a toy car that he liked very much. It was red and shiny and had four wheels. Lily had a doll that she liked very much. It had long hair and a pretty dress and a hat. + +"Look at my car, Lily!" Tim said. "It can go very fast and make loud sounds. Vroom, vroom!" + +"Look at my doll, Tim!" Lily said. "She can talk and sing and dance. La, la, la!" + +They showed each other their toys and smiled. They were happy to play together. + +But then, Tim saw something on the table. It was a yellow candle. It had a flame that was bright and hot. Tim was curious. He wanted to touch it. + +"Tim, no!" Lily said. "That is not a toy. That is a candle. It can burn you. It can hurt you. It can make you cry." + +But Tim did not listen. He reached for the candle. He touched the flame. He felt a pain in his finger. He screamed. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tim said. "It burns, it burns, it burns!" + +Lily ran to him. She hugged him. She tried to make him feel better. + +"I'm sorry, Tim," Lily said. "I told you not to touch it. It is not a toy. It is a candle. It is fake fire. It is not good for you." + +Tim sobbed. He looked at his finger. It was red and sore. He was sad and angry. + +"I don't like the candle," Tim said. "I don't like the yellow. I don't like the fake. I want my car. I want my toy." + +Lily nodded. She gave him his car. She took her doll. They went back to the floor. They played with their toys. They forgot about the candle. They were happy again. +Lily loved to imagine. She liked to pretend she was a princess, a fairy, a doctor, or anything else she could think of. She also loved to dress up in different clothes and accessories. She called it fashion. + +One day, she found a big box of old clothes in the attic. She was very happy. She opened the box and saw many things: hats, scarves, dresses, skirts, shirts, shoes, and more. She decided to try them on and make her own fashion show. + +She put on a red hat, a green scarf, a yellow dress, and blue shoes. She looked at herself in the mirror and said, "I am a charming lady. I am going to a tea party." She pretended to sip from a cup and talk to her stuffed animals. + +Then she changed into a purple shirt, a pink skirt, a white coat, and black boots. She looked at herself in the mirror and said, "I am a charming spy. I am going to solve a mystery." She pretended to sneak around and look for clues with her magnifying glass. + +Then she changed into a brown shirt, a blue jeans, a orange jacket, and white sneakers. She looked at herself in the mirror and said, "I am a charming explorer. I am going to discover new places." She pretended to climb a mountain and find a treasure. + +She had so much fun with her fashion show. She imagined many stories and adventures. She felt happy and proud of herself. She said, "I can be anything I want to be. I have a big imagination." +Lila and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big pond with many ducks. They wanted to feed the ducks, but they had no bread. + +"Look, there is a pole!" Ben said. He pointed to a long stick near the pond. "Maybe we can use it to get some bread from the trash can." + +Lila followed Ben to the trash can. It was filthy and smelly. There were flies and ants on the trash. Ben used the pole to poke the trash and find some bread. + +"Here, I found some!" Ben said. He pulled out a piece of bread with the pole. It was green and moldy. "Let's provide it to the ducks. They will like it." + +Lila and Ben ran to the pond with the bread. They threw it to the ducks. The ducks came closer and ate the bread. But soon, the ducks started to quack loudly and shake their heads. They looked sick and unhappy. + +"Oh no, what did we do?" Lila said. She felt sorry for the ducks. "We gave them bad bread. We made them sick." + +Ben felt sorry too. He dropped the pole and started to cry. "We are bad kids. We hurt the ducks." + +A man came to the pond. He saw the ducks and the bread. He saw Lila and Ben. He was angry. + +"What did you do to the ducks?" he shouted. "You gave them filthy bread. You could have killed them. You are very naughty. You have to go home now. And don't come back to the park." + +Lila and Ben were scared. They ran away from the man and the pond. They went home and told their mom what happened. Their mom was sad and mad. She scolded them and sent them to their room. They had no dinner and no toys. They felt very bad. They wished they never saw the pole and the trash can. They wished they never hurt the ducks. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park with their toys. They had a basket full of cars, dolls, balls and books. They liked to share their toys and make up stories. + +"Let's pretend we are on a spaceship," Tom said. "We can fly to the moon and see the stars." + +"OK," Lily said. "But we have to be careful. There are aliens who want to take our toys." + +They put their basket in the middle of the grass and sat around it. They made noises like rockets and lasers. They had fun. + +But then, a big dog came running towards them. It was black and furry and had a long tongue. It saw the basket and thought it was food. It jumped on the basket and knocked it over. The toys spilled out and the dog grabbed some in its mouth. + +"Hey, stop!" Tom shouted. "Those are our toys!" + +"Go away, dog!" Lily cried. "You are bad!" + +The dog did not listen. It ran away with the toys, wagging its tail. Lily and Tom chased after it, but it was too fast. They could not catch it. + +They stopped and looked at each other. They were sad and angry. The dog had made their toys disappear. They had only a few toys left in the basket. It was difficult to play without their favorite toys. + +"Maybe we can find the dog and get our toys back," Tom said. + +"Or maybe we can ask our mom and dad to buy us new toys," Lily said. + +They hugged each other and walked back to the basket. They hoped the dog would not come back. They decided to play something else. They still had each other. +Lily liked to play dress-up with her clothes. She had a big wardrobe in her room with many dresses, hats, shoes and scarves. She could be a princess, a pirate, a fairy or anything she wanted. + +One day, she wanted to be a dancer. She found a pink tutu, a sparkly top and some ballet shoes in her wardrobe. She put them on and looked at herself in the mirror. She felt very pretty and happy. + +She decided to show her dance to her mom and dad. She ran to the living room where they were sitting on the couch. She said, "Look at me, I'm a dancer!" She started to twirl, jump, bend and stretch. She was very flexible and graceful. + +Her mom and dad clapped and cheered. They said, "You are a wonderful dancer, Lily! You look so beautiful and talented!" They gave her a big hug and a kiss. + +Lily felt very proud and loved. She said, "Thank you, mom and dad! Can I bring my wardrobe to the living room and show you more costumes?" They said, "Of course, sweetie. We love to see you play dress-up. You have a great imagination!" Lily smiled and ran back to her room to bring her wardrobe. She had many more stories to tell with her clothes. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. Sara has a hoop. She can make it roll and jump. Ben wants to try too. + +"Can I play with your hoop, Sara?" Ben asks. + +"OK, Ben. But be careful. It is my new hoop. It is clean and shiny," Sara says. + +Ben takes the hoop. He tries to roll it on the grass. But he is not good at it. The hoop falls down. It gets dirty and wet. + +"Oh no! Look what you did, Ben!" Sara cries. "You made my hoop dirty! It is not clean and shiny anymore!" + +"I'm sorry, Sara. I didn't mean to. I just wanted to play," Ben says. He feels sad. + +Sara sees that Ben is sad. She thinks for a moment. She remembers that Ben is her friend. She does not want to be mad at him. + +"It's OK, Ben. We can clean the hoop together. Come on, let's go to the fountain. There is water there. We can wash the hoop and make it clean and shiny again," Sara says. + +Ben smiles. He is happy that Sara is not mad at him. He says thank you. They go to the fountain. They wash the hoop. They make it clean and shiny again. Then they play with it some more. They have fun. They are good friends. +Tim and Sue were friends. They liked to play with toys and run in the park. One day, they found a cell on the ground. It was shiny and had many buttons. + +"Wow, look at this!" Tim said. "It is a cell. We can talk to people with it." + +"Can I see it?" Sue asked. "I want to play with it too." + +Tim did not want to share. He wanted to keep the cell for himself. He said, "No, it is mine. I found it first. You can't have it." + +Sue was sad. She said, "That is not nice. Friends share. You are a bad friend." + +Tim did not care. He said, "I don't need you. I have the cell. Go away." + +He ran away with the cell. He smiled. He thought he was smart and lucky. + +But he was not. He did not see the car that was coming fast. He ran into the street and the car hit him. He dropped the cell and it broke. He was hurt and scared. He cried for help. + +Sue heard him. She ran to him. She was worried and sorry. She said, "Tim, are you okay? I am here. I am your friend." + +But Tim did not answer. He was too hurt. He closed his eyes and did not open them again. + +Sue was very sad. She wished she could smile with Tim again. She wished he had shared the cell with her. She wished he had been a good friend. + +The moral of the story is: Sharing is caring. Be a good friend and don't be greedy. You never know what can happen. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to explore. One day, they went to visit their grandma, who lived on a farm. They saw many animals, like cows, pigs, chickens, and horses. They wanted to see them up close, so they sneaked out of the house when grandma was busy. + +They ran to the barn, where they heard some noises. They opened the door and saw a big pile of hay. They climbed on it and started to play. They pretended they were pirates, looking for treasure. They dug and dug, until they found something shiny. + +"Look, Lily, I found a coin!" Tom said, holding up a silver coin. + +"Wow, Tom, that's amazing! Maybe there's more!" Lily said, digging deeper. + +They kept digging, until they heard a loud moo. They looked up and saw a cow's head poking out of the hay. The cow looked angry and scared. It had been buried under the hay, and could not move. + +"Uh-oh, Tom, we made a mistake. We covered the cow with hay. It can't breathe. It needs help!" Lily said, dropping the coin. + +"Oh no, Lily, you're right. The cow is helpless. We have to get grandma. She can help the cow!" Tom said, grabbing Lily's hand. + +They ran out of the barn, looking for grandma. They saw her in the garden, picking some carrots. They ran to her and told her what happened. + +"Grandma, grandma, we're sorry, we're sorry! We found a coin in the hay, and we dug and dug, and we covered a cow with hay, and it can't breathe, and it needs help!" they said, out of breath. + +"Slow down, slow down, children. What did you do?" grandma asked, looking worried. + +They repeated their story, and grandma shook her head. + +"Oh, children, you should not have gone to the barn without me. That's very dangerous. You could have hurt yourselves or the animals. Come on, let's go and see the cow. I hope it's not too late." she said, taking them by the hand. + +They followed grandma to the barn, and saw the cow still stuck in the hay. Grandma took a pitchfork and started to remove the hay. She talked to the cow, trying to calm it down. After a few minutes, the cow was free. It shook its head and mooed. It looked at the children, and licked their faces. + +"Thank you, thank you, grandma. You saved the cow. We're sorry, we're sorry, cow. We didn't mean to hurt you. We were just playing." the children said, hugging the cow. + +"It's okay, children. The cow is fine. But you have to be more careful next time. The farm is not a playground. It's a place where animals live and work. You have to respect them and their space. Do you understand?" grandma said, smiling. + +"Yes, grandma, we understand. We're sorry, grandma. We love you, grandma. We love the farm, and the animals." the children said, smiling back. + +They learned their lesson, and never went to the barn without grandma again. They still liked to explore, but they were more respectful and careful. They also kept the coin, as a reminder of their adventure. They called it their treasure, and their secret. +Tom was a boy who liked to explore. One day, he saw a big maze in the park. He wanted to go inside and find the way out. He did not listen to his mom, who told him to stay with her. He was ignorant and ran away from her. + +He entered the maze and felt excited. He saw many paths and walls. He tried to remember where he came from, but he forgot. He got lost and scared. He wanted to go back to his mom, but he did not know how. + +He wandered in the maze for a long time. He stumbled on a rock and hurt his knee. He cried and called for his mom, but she did not hear him. He felt alone and sorry. He wished he had listened to his mom. + +Then, he heard a voice. It was his mom. She had followed his footsteps and found him. She hugged him and kissed his knee. She was not angry, but happy. She told him that she loved him and that he should always obey her. He learned his lesson and said sorry. He promised to never run away from her again. + +They left the maze and went home. Tom was glad to be with his mom. He realized that she knew what was best for him. He was not ignorant anymore, but wise. He thanked his mom for saving him and for teaching him. He loved his mom very much. +Ben and Mia are twins. They like to play outside in the sun. One day, they find a big ball in the yard. It is red and shiny and bouncy. + +"Let's play with the ball!" Ben says. He picks up the ball and throws it to Mia. + +"OK!" Mia says. She catches the ball and throws it back to Ben. + +They play catch for a long time. They laugh and run and jump. The ball goes high and low and far and near. + +But then, the ball goes too far. It flies over the fence and lands in the street. Ben and Mia stop and look. They see a car coming fast. + +"Ben, no!" Mia urges. She grabs Ben's hand and pulls him back. "The car is big and loud and fast. The ball is not safe. We are safe here." + +Ben feels Mia's hand tight on his. He hears the car honk and zoom. He sees the ball roll and stop. He is scared and sad. + +"I want the ball," he says. "It is our ball. It is fun." + +"I know," Mia says. "But we can't get the ball now. The street is not for us. It is for cars. We have to wait." + +They wait and watch. They hope the car will go away. They hope the ball will stay. They hope they can play again. +Anna likes to create things with her toys. She has many blocks, dolls, cars and animals. She can make houses, roads, farms and stories with them. She likes to pretend that her toys are alive and talk to them. + +One day, she decides to create a human with her blocks. She puts four blocks for the legs, two for the arms, one for the head and one for the body. She gives the human a face with a sticker and a hat with a sock. She thinks the human looks unusual, but she likes it. + +She shows the human to her brother Tom, who is older and knows more words. He laughs and says, "That is not a human, that is a silly thing. Humans have skin, hair, eyes, nose, mouth, ears and fingers. Your human has none of those. It is just blocks and a sock." + +Anna feels sad and angry. She says, "It is a human, because I created it. It is my human and I love it. You are mean and you do not understand. Go away and leave me alone." + +She hugs her human and plays with it. She tells it stories and sings to it. She thinks it is the best human in the world. She does not care what Tom says. She is happy with her creation. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play and joke with each other. One day, they find a big hat in the park. Lily puts the hat on her head and says, "Look at me, I am a queen!" Ben laughs and says, "No, you are a clown! Your hair is funny under the hat!" + +Lily feels sad. She does not like Ben's joke. She says, "That is not nice, Ben. You hurt my feelings. My hair is not funny, it is beautiful." Ben says, "I am sorry, Lily. I was only joking. I did not mean to hurt you. Your hair is beautiful, and you are a queen." + +Lily smiles and says, "Thank you, Ben. I forgive you. You are a good friend. But you should be careful with your jokes. Sometimes, jokes can make people feel bad. You should think before you joke." + +Ben nods and says, "You are right, Lily. You are very intelligent. I will think before I joke. I do not want to make you or anyone else feel bad. I want to make you happy." + +They hug and say, "We are friends." They share the hat and play together in the park. They have fun and joke with each other, but they are always kind and respectful. They learn that jokes are good, but only if they do not hurt anyone. +Ben and Mia are playing in the park. They see a big gray bird on a tree. The bird has a shiny whistle around its neck. + +"Wow, look at the bird!" Ben says. "It has a whistle. I want to play with it." + +"No, Ben, you can't," Mia says. "The bird is not a toy. It is alive. It might bite you or fly away." + +But Ben does not listen. He runs to the tree and tries to reach the bird. He stretches his arms and jumps, but he is too short. The bird sees him and makes a loud noise. + +"Tweet! Tweet! Tweet!" The bird whistles. It sounds angry and scared. + +Ben gets scared too. He falls down and hurts his knee. He starts to cry. + +"Ben, are you okay?" Mia asks. She runs to him and helps him up. She hugs him and says sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Mia," Ben says. "I was silly. I should have listened to you. The bird is not a toy. It is a friend." + +They look at the bird. The bird looks at them. It whistles again, but this time it sounds happy and friendly. + +"Tweet! Tweet! Tweet!" The bird says. It seems to say thank you and goodbye. + +Ben and Mia smile. They wave to the bird and say goodbye too. They go back to playing in the park. They are happy. They are friends. +Ben is a little boy who likes to play in the park. He has a red ball that he throws and catches. One day, he sees a big dog in the park. The dog is black and white and has a long tail. Ben wants to play with the dog, but he does not know if the dog is friendly. + +"Hello, dog!" Ben says, and walks towards the dog with his ball. The dog sees Ben and barks. He does not like strangers. He shows his teeth and growls. + +"Ben, stop!" a voice says. It is Ben's mom. She is sitting on a bench and reading a book. She sees the dog and Ben and gets scared. She runs to Ben and picks him up. "That dog is not nice, Ben. He might bite you. You have to be careful." + +"But I want to play with him, mom," Ben says. He does not understand why the dog is angry. He likes animals. + +"Listen to me, Ben," his mom says. "Some dogs are nice and some dogs are not. You have to ask the owner before you touch a dog. Do you see that man over there? He is the dog's owner. He has a leash in his hand. He should warn people that his dog is not friendly." + +Ben looks and sees a man in a blue shirt and jeans. He is talking on his phone and does not pay attention to his dog. He does not see Ben and his mom. + +"Maybe he does not know, mom," Ben says. He feels sorry for the dog. Maybe the dog is lonely and bored. + +"Maybe, Ben, but that is not an excuse. He should take care of his dog and train him. He should not let him run free in the park. He should warn people that his dog is not friendly. That is the right thing to do. Do you understand, Ben?" + +Ben nods. He understands. He hugs his mom and says, "I love you, mom. Thank you for saving me." + +"I love you too, Ben. You are my little hero. Now, let's go and play with your ball. But stay away from that dog, okay?" + +"Okay, mom," Ben says, and smiles. He is happy to play with his mom and his ball. He does not want to play with the dog anymore. He hopes the dog will find a friend someday. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys. One day, she found a big box. The box was so big, she could fit her toys inside. She was very happy. + +But Lily's brother, Tim, was upset. He thought the box was his. He wanted to show Lily that he was strong. He wanted to use his muscles to lift the box. Lily did not want Tim to take her box away. + +Lily had an idea. She put her toys in the box and made it heavy. When Tim tried to lift the box, he could not do it. His muscles were not strong enough. Lily said, "See, the box likes me more. It wants to stay with me." Tim was sad, but he knew Lily was right. They both played with the box and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a funny dog named Spot. Spot loved to play in the yard. He liked to chase his tail and bark at the birds. One day, Spot saw a hose in the yard. He wanted to play with it, but his owner did not permit him yet. + +The next day, Spot's owner, a kind girl named Sally, had a big plan. She told Spot to wait and see. Spot was excited and wagged his tail. He knew something fun was going to happen. He looked at the hose and hoped he could play with it soon. + +Finally, the day came when Sally turned on the hose. Water sprayed everywhere, and Spot was so happy! He jumped and played in the water, barking with joy. Sally laughed as Spot had the best day ever. The hose made them both very happy, just as Spot knew it would. +Once upon a time, there was a big fountain in the middle of a park. The fountain was very pretty, with water that went up and down. Many kids liked to play near the fountain on sunny days. + +One day, a little duck came to the fountain. The duck was scared because it was lost. It did not know where its family was. A kind girl saw the duck and wanted to help it. She said, "Don't be scared, little duck. I will help you find your family. You can trust me." + +The girl and the duck looked all around the park. They looked by the trees and the flowers. They looked by the swings and the slides. Finally, they found the duck's family by the big fountain. The little duck was so happy to be with its family again. The girl felt happy too, because she had helped her new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a nice bus. The bus was big and yellow. It liked to help people go to different places. + +One day, the bus met a little boy named Tim. Tim said, "Hi, bus! Can you take me to the park?" The bus said, "Yes, hop on!" Tim got on the bus, and they went to the park. + +At the park, Tim started to sneeze. "Achoo! Achoo!" he sneezed. A kind squirrel came over and gave Tim a tissue. Tim said, "Thank you, squirrel!" They all played together and had a great day at the park. +One day, a girl named Lily went to play in the woods. She saw a wide tree and thought it was a good place to hide. Lily loved to play hide and seek with her friends. So, she hid behind the wide tree and waited for her friends to find her. + +While she was hiding, she saw a small cabin. Lily was curious and walked towards it. She knocked on the door and a kind old lady opened it. "Hello, little girl. What are you doing in the woods?" the old lady asked. + +"I am playing hide and seek with my friends," Lily said. "But I found your cabin and wanted to say hello." The old lady smiled and invited Lily in for some cookies. They had a nice time together. When Lily's friends found her, they all played hide and seek around the cabin. +Once there was a brown dog. His name was Buddy. Buddy loved to play with his friends. One day, Buddy saw something new. It was a quiet cat. The cat did not want to play. + +Buddy wanted to play, but the quiet cat did not. Buddy was sad. He did not know what to do. So, he went to talk to his friend, a big bird. They discuss what to do about the quiet cat. + +The big bird had an idea. "Let's find a way to play with the quiet cat!" Buddy liked the idea. They went to the quiet cat and showed her a toy. The quiet cat started to play with the toy. + +Buddy, the big bird, and the quiet cat played together. They were all happy. The conflict was gone, and they became best friends. +Once upon a time, in a distant land, there was a big tree. The tree had many cherries. One day, a little boy named Tim saw the tree. He wanted to get the cherries. + +Tim set a plan to get the cherries. He asked his dog, Max, to help him. Max was a good dog. Max and Tim worked together to get the cherries. + +Max jumped high and Tim got the cherries. They shared the cherries with their friends. Everyone was happy. Tim and Max were proud of their work. +Once upon a time, there was a sweet dog named Buddy. He loved to play in the yard. One day, he found a mug. The mug was big and blue. Buddy wanted to hide the mug so he could play with it later. + +Buddy thought and thought about where to hide the mug. He decided to bury it in the yard. He dug a hole and put the mug inside. Then, he covered the hole with dirt. Buddy was happy that he had a secret hiding spot for his mug. + +The next day, Buddy's friend, a little girl named Lily, came to play with him. They played and played all day. When it was time for Lily to go home, she could not find her blue mug. Buddy remembered that he had buried the mug. He dug it up and gave it to Lily. Lily was so happy to have her mug back. Buddy learned that it is not nice to take things that do not belong to you. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big, red balloon. She loved her balloon very much. It was her favorite toy. One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad. She took her balloon with her. + +At the park, Lily saw many other kids with balloons. They had different colors like blue, green, and yellow. Lily liked all the different balloons, but she still loved her red balloon the most. She played with her balloon and her new friends all day long. + +But, when it was time to go home, Lily was very tired. She forgot her red balloon at the park! When they got home, Lily noticed her balloon was missing. She was very sad. Her mom and dad saw how sad she was, so they went back to the park. And there it was! Her red balloon was still there, waiting for her. Lily was so happy to have her balloon back. She never forgot her balloon again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. Tom had a good friend named Sam. They liked to play and have fun together. One day, they went to the park to play. + +While playing, Tom fell down and hurt his knee. It was very painful. Sam saw Tom's hurt knee and wanted to help. Sam asked Tom to accept his help, but Tom said no. + +Tom did not accept Sam's help and kept playing on his hurt knee. His knee became worse and worse. In the end, Tom's knee was too hurt to play anymore. Tom and Sam were sad because they could not play together anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. He lived in a small house with his mom, dad, and sister. Tom liked to shout a lot. He would shout when he was happy, sad, or even just for fun. + +One day, Tom went to the market with his dad. They saw many people making trades. Tom saw a toy he wanted, but he didn't have anything to trade. A persistent girl named Mary had the toy Tom wanted. She said, "I will trade you the toy if you stop shouting and learn to use your inside voice." + +Tom thought about the trade. He knew it would be hard to stop shouting, but he really wanted the toy. So, he agreed to the trade. Tom practiced using his inside voice and found that people liked it better when he didn't shout. His family and friends were happier too. + +The moral of the story is that being persistent and making good trades can help us learn valuable lessons and make others happy. +Once upon a time, there was a soft rag named Raggie. Raggie lived in a small house with a little girl named Lily. They were best friends and loved to play together every day. + +One sunny day, Lily and Raggie were playing a game with numbers. Lily said, "Raggie, let's count together!" Raggie nodded and they began counting. "One, two, three, four, five!" They laughed and clapped their hands as they counted. + +As they played, Raggie became dirty from playing on the floor. Lily noticed and said, "Oh no, Raggie! You're dirty. Let's clean you up." Lily took Raggie to the sink and washed him with warm water and soap. Raggie felt clean and soft again. They both smiled and continued playing their number game, happy to be together. +One day, a boy named Tim found a long tube. He thought it was easy to play with. Tim liked to make sounds with the tube. He would sing and talk into it. It was fun! + +Tim's mom saw him playing with the tube. She said, "Tim, I can record your voice with my phone. Then, you can hear yourself sing and talk." Tim was very excited. His mom recorded him singing a happy song. + +Later, Tim played the recording for his friend, Sam. Sam liked the song and they sang together. They learned that sharing made them happy. The moral of the story is that sharing fun things with friends can make everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside with his toys. One day, his dad came home with a big surprise. It was a small motorcycle just for Tim! + +Tim's dad said, "I want to introduce you to your new motorcycle. It is a fun toy for you to ride." Tim was so happy and excited to try it. He could not wait to ride his new motorcycle. + +At first, Tim felt a little uncomfortable on the motorcycle. But he practiced and practiced, and soon he was very good at riding it. He rode it up and down the street, waving to his friends as they played. + +One day, Tim saw a girl named Sally who looked sad. He rode up to her on his motorcycle and said, "Hi Sally, do you want to try my motorcycle? It's really fun!" Sally smiled and said, "Yes, please! I've never been on a motorcycle before." + +Tim helped Sally onto the motorcycle and showed her how to ride. Soon, they were both laughing and having fun together. Tim was glad that he could share his new toy with his friend Sally. And they both lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly boy named Tom. Tom loved to play in his bedroom. He had many toys and games. One day, Tom found a big puzzle on his bed. He was very happy. + +Tom said, "I want to solve this puzzle!" He started to put the pieces together. It was a picture of a big, happy dog. Tom's mom came into the room and saw him working on the puzzle. + +"Good job, Tom!" said his mom. "You are solving the puzzle very well!" Tom smiled and kept working. Soon, he finished the puzzle. The big, happy dog was complete. + +Tom and his mom clapped and laughed. They were very proud of Tom. He solved the puzzle all by himself. That night, Tom went to sleep with a big smile on his face, excited for the next day's adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a purple cat named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to play with her friends in the park. One day, she met a new friend named Max. Max was a dog who didn't look like the other dogs. He had a big head and short legs. Some animals thought Max was stupid because he looked different. + +Fluffy and Max played together all day. They ran, jumped, and played hide-and-seek. Max didn't seem stupid at all. He was very smart and good at playing games. Fluffy was happy to have a new friend like Max. + +The other animals saw Fluffy and Max having fun. They learned that it's not right to call someone stupid just because they look different. Everyone can be a good friend if you give them a chance. And from that day on, all the animals played happily together in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She loved to read books with her mom. One day, Amy and her mom went to the store. They wanted to buy rice for dinner. + +At the store, Amy saw a bag of rice. She said, "Mom, can we get this rice?" Her mom looked at the rice and said, "Yes, we can get this rice. Let's go home and cook it." + +When they got home, they cooked the rice. But they left it outside to cool down. The rice became cold. Amy and her mom ate the cold rice. They laughed and said, "Next time, we will eat the rice when it is warm." After dinner, Amy and her mom read a book together. They were very happy. +Once upon a time, a big red truck loved to drive around the town. The truck was full of equipment to build things. One day, the truck met a small blue car. + +"Hi!" said the truck. "I like to drive and help people. What do you like to do?" + +"Hi!" said the car. "I like to drive too, but I'm too small to carry equipment. I can help people get to places." + +The town was very dry and dusty. The truck and the car decided to work together to help the town. The truck used its equipment to build a big water park. The car drove people to the water park to have fun. + +Now, the town was not dry anymore. The truck and the car were happy they could help. They drove around the town, knowing they made a difference. +Once upon a time, there was a big bridge in a small town. Many people went across the bridge every day. But one day, a spoiled boy named Tim did not want to share the bridge. + +A kind girl named Sue wanted to cross the bridge too. She asked Tim, "Can I please go across the bridge?" Tim said, "No, this is my bridge. You cannot use it." + +Sue was sad, but she had an idea. She tried to explain to Tim, "If we share the bridge, we can both use it and be happy." Tim thought about it and agreed. They both crossed the bridge together. + +From that day on, Tim and Sue became good friends. They always shared the bridge with others. Everyone in the town was happy. + +The moral of the story is: Sharing is caring, and it can make everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a green bird. The bird was very messy. It liked to play in the mud all day. The bird had a friend, a little boy. The little boy and the bird played together every day. They loved to make mud pies and throw them at each other. + +One day, while they played, the sky turned dark. The wind started to blow very hard. The little boy and the green bird were scared. They ran to find a place to hide from the wind. They found a big tree to hide under. + +The wind was so strong that it started to strike the tree. The tree shook and the leaves fell down. The little boy and the green bird tried to hold on, but they were too small. The tree fell down on top of them. The little boy and the green bird were very sad and hurt. They could not play together anymore. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a girl named Lily. Lily loved to hug her big, soft teddy bear. She hugged her bear every day and night. Her bear's name was Mr. Cuddles. Mr. Cuddles was always there for Lily when she needed a friend. + +One hot day, Lily and Mr. Cuddles went to play outside. They played in the sun and had lots of fun. They ran and jumped in the grass. Lily felt very hot and tired, so she sat down under a big tree with Mr. Cuddles. + +Lily said to Mr. Cuddles, "I am so hot! Let's take a break." Mr. Cuddles didn't say anything, but Lily knew he agreed. They sat under the tree and hugged each other. The tree's shade made them feel cool and happy. + +After their break, Lily and Mr. Cuddles went back to playing. They played until the sun went down. When it was time to go inside, Lily gave Mr. Cuddles a big hug and said, "Thank you for playing with me today, Mr. Cuddles." + +That night, Lily and Mr. Cuddles hugged each other tight as they fell asleep. They both knew they had the best day ever, and they couldn't wait to play together again. +Once upon a time, there was a prince who loved to move. He moved all day long. He moved up, down, left, and right. He was a very persistent prince. He never stopped moving, even when he was tired. + +One sunny day, the prince met a little girl. The girl asked, "Why do you move so much?" The prince replied, "I love to move! It makes me happy." The girl thought for a moment and said, "I want to move like you!" + +So, the persistent prince and the little girl moved together. They moved in the morning, in the afternoon, and even in the evening. They became the best of friends, always moving and having fun. + +As the days went by, the prince and the girl taught others how to move. Soon, the whole kingdom was moving and everyone was happy. The prince and the girl were very proud of what they had done. And they all lived happily ever after, moving and playing together. +One day, a girl named Lily wanted to go to the store with her mom. She was very excited because her mom said they would look at pretty jewelry. Lily loved shiny things and she could not wait to see all the colorful necklaces, bracelets, and rings. + +When they got to the store, Lily went crazy looking at all the jewelry. She saw a necklace with a big, red heart on it. She also saw a bracelet with shiny stars. Her favorite was a ring with a tiny, blue bird. + +Lily's mom let her pick one piece of jewelry to take home. Lily thought hard and picked the blue bird ring. She was so happy and wore it every day. She showed it to all her friends and they thought it was very pretty too. +Once upon a time, in a big castle, there was a nice queen. She had a soft, pretty cat. The cat loved to play with the queen all day. + +One sunny day, the queen and her cat went to the park. They saw a big, old tree. The cat wanted to climb the tree. The queen said, "Yes, go play, my little cat." + +The cat climbed the tree and found a soft spot to sit. The nice queen sat under the tree. She called the cat to come down. The cat jumped into the queen's lap. The queen began to rub the cat's fur. The cat was very happy and purred loudly. They had a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a small mushroom. This mushroom was very careful. It did not want to be eaten by animals. It wanted to grow big and strong. + +One day, a little girl named Lucy went into the forest. She saw the careful mushroom and wanted to bring it home. Lucy thought the mushroom would be a good gift for her mom. She picked up the mushroom very gently and started to walk back home. + +As Lucy walked, she met a wise old owl. The owl told her, "Be careful with that mushroom, little girl. It has a special power." Lucy listened and held the mushroom even more gently. When she brought it home, her mom was very happy. The mushroom grew big and strong in their garden. It taught Lucy and her mom to be careful and kind to all living things. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a playful little boy named Tim. He loved to play with his daddy every day. They would run, jump, and laugh together. Tim's daddy was his best friend. + +One morning, Tim saw the sun rise high in the sky. He had an idea. He asked his daddy, "Can we make a big tower that can touch the sky?" Daddy smiled and said, "Yes, let's try!" + +Tim and his daddy worked hard. They used blocks to build the tower. It went up, up, up until it was very tall. Tim was happy, but then the tower fell down. Daddy said, "It's okay, we can try again." They built the tower many times, but it always fell down. + +In the end, Tim learned that it is important to never give up. He and his daddy had fun trying, even if they couldn't touch the sky. The moral of the story is to always try your best and enjoy the time you spend with the ones you love. +Once upon a time, there was a clever swan. The swan wanted to fly very high in the sky. It tried and tried to succeed, but it was not easy. + +One day, the swan met a big bird. The big bird said it could help the swan fly high. The swan was very happy and said yes to the big bird's help. They became friends and started to practice flying together. + +But the big bird was not nice. It wanted to be the only one who could fly high. So, when the swan was flying with the big bird, the big bird pushed the swan down. The swan fell and could not fly anymore. The big bird was happy, but the swan was very sad. The clever swan did not succeed, and that is the end of the story. +One day, a furry cat found a big box. The cat was very curious. It wanted to know what was in the box. The furry cat tried to open the box, but it was too hard. The cat was sad and walked away. + +Later, the furry cat saw a little girl. The girl was playing with a small toy. The cat had an idea. It went to the girl and showed her the big box. The girl smiled and went with the cat to the box. + +The little girl helped the furry cat open the big box. Inside the box was a beautiful guitar. The girl picked up the guitar and started to play. The furry cat was so happy. It danced and danced while the girl played the guitar. They had so much fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Tim. Tim loved to play baseball. One day, he went outside to play with his friends. The sun was very hot, but they were very happy to play. + +Tim hit the baseball very far. His friend, Sam, ran to get it. Sam found the baseball near a big ice cream truck. The ice cream man said, "Hello, kids! The sun is hot, and I see you are playing baseball. Do you want some ice cream to cool down?" + +Tim and Sam said, "Yes, please!" The ice cream man gave them each a big, sour lemon ice cream cone. They ate the ice cream very fast. It was so hot outside that the ice cream started to melt. They laughed as they tried to eat it before it all melted. + +After they finished their ice cream, Tim and Sam went back to playing baseball with their friends. They played until the sun went down. It was a fun day, and they all went home with big smiles on their faces. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a gentle cat named Tom. Tom loved to play with his friends. They liked to catch balls and run around. Tom also liked to tell jokes. His friends would laugh and laugh at his jokes. + +One day, Tom and his friends were playing catch with a big red ball. Tom threw the ball very high, and it went far away. His friends ran to catch the ball, but it was too far. Tom had a joke to tell, so he called his friends back. They all gathered around Tom to hear his joke. + +Tom told his joke, and all his friends laughed. But they laughed so hard that they did not see the big red ball rolling down the hill. The ball rolled faster and faster, and it hit a big tree. The tree fell down on Tom's house. Tom and his friends were sad because now Tom had no home. They knew they should have been more careful when playing catch. +Once upon a time, there was a painter named Tom. He had a loyal dog named Spot. They lived in a small house. + +One day, a big man came to Tom's house. He said, "I demand you paint my house." Tom said, "Okay, I will paint your house." + +Tom and Spot went to the big man's house. Tom painted the house blue. Spot helped by holding the paint brush. When they were done, the big man was happy. Tom and Spot went back to their small house and played together. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went outside to play. There was a lot of snow on the ground. It was very cold, but Lucy did not care. She put on her warm coat, hat, and mittens. She wanted to make a big snowman with her friend, Tom. + +Lucy and Tom started to roll big snowballs. They made one big snowball for the body and one smaller snowball for the head. They put the snowballs together to make the snowman. They used sticks for the arms, a carrot for the nose, and rocks for the eyes and mouth. + +As they were making the snowman, Lucy found an unusual hat. It was old and had a tear on the side. Lucy said, "Let's put this hat on our snowman." Tom agreed, "Yes, it will make our snowman look funny!" They put the hat on the snowman's head and laughed. + +Soon, it was time for Lucy and Tom to go inside. They said goodbye to their snowman and went home. They were happy they had a fun day playing in the snow with their unusual snowman friend. +One day, a little boy named Tim had a great idea. He wanted to make a pretty picture for his mom. He took out his paper, crayons, and scissors. Tim drew a big sun and some green grass on the paper. He was very happy with his drawing. + +Next, Tim wanted to cut out his picture to give it a nice shape. He used his scissors and cut very carefully. He made sure to cut slowly so he didn't mess up his drawing. When he was done, the picture looked even better than before. + +At the end of the day, Tim gave his mom the picture. She loved it and gave him a big hug. Tim felt so happy that he made his mom smile. He knew that it was a great day and he couldn't wait to make more pictures for her. +Once upon a time, there was a shy giant named Tom. He lived in a big forest with many small animals. Tom was very tall, but he was scared to talk to them. He would hide behind trees when they came near. + +One day, a little bird named Lily flew up to Tom. She was not scared of him. She said, "Hi, I am Lily. Why are you hiding?" Tom was surprised and said, "I am shy. I think I am too big, and I scare my friends." + +Lily had an idea. "Let's measure you!" she said. They found a long stick and measured Tom. He was very tall, but Lily told him, "It's okay to be tall. You can be friends with the animals." Tom felt happy and not so shy anymore. + +From that day, Tom and Lily played with the other animals in the forest. They all had fun together, and no one was scared of the giant anymore. Tom learned that even if he was big, he could still be a good friend to everyone. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a little girl named Lucy. She had a tight blue dress with a big diamond on it. Lucy loved her dress very much. One day, she went to play with her friends in the park. + +While playing, Lucy saw a big puddle of water. She wanted to jump over it, but she was scared. Her friend Tim said, "Lucy, you can do it! Just be careful not to slip." Lucy took a deep breath and jumped over the puddle. She was so happy she didn't slip. + +Later, Lucy and her friends went to the ice cream shop. Lucy had some money in her tight dress pocket. But when she tried to pay, she found that her diamond was gone. She was very sad. Tim said, "Don't worry, Lucy. Let's go back to the park and look for it." + +They went back to the park and found the diamond near the puddle. Lucy was very happy. She learned that it's important to be careful with things you love. And she also learned that with the help of friends, you can overcome any problem. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big black cat named Angel. They loved to play together every day. + +One day, Lily and Angel found a big box in the yard. They didn't know what was inside. Lily said, "Angel, let's open it!" Angel gave a little meow, and they started to open the box. Lily had to kneel down to open it. She saw a big ball inside. She thought, "This ball will be fun to play with later." + +The next day, Lily and Angel went to the park. They played with the big ball from the box. They were having so much fun. Then, a big wind came and blew the ball far away. Lily and Angel ran after it, but they could not find it. + +As they walked home, they saw the big ball stuck in a tree. Lily remembered how she had to kneel down to open the box. She thought, "Maybe if I kneel down, I can see how to get the ball." Lily kneeled down and looked up at the tree. She saw a long stick on the ground. She picked it up and used it to get the ball out of the tree. Lily and Angel were so happy to have their ball back, and they played with it all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Tina. Tina loved cookies. One day, she saw an open jar of cookies on the kitchen table. + +Tina's mommy saw her looking at the cookies. She said, "Tina, do you want a cookie?" Tina said, "Yes, please!" Her mommy suggested, "You can have one cookie now, and one cookie after dinner." + +Tina took one cookie from the open jar. She said, "Thank you, mommy!" Then, she ate the cookie. It was very yummy. Tina was happy and waited for dinner to have her second cookie. +Once upon a time, in a small place, there was a bald man. He was very nice and liked to help people. He had a big heart and everyone loved him. + +One day, the bald man found a big box. He wanted to open it and see what was inside. So, he pulled and pulled and finally, the box was open. Inside the box, there were many colorful balls. The bald man was so happy. + +He took the balls to the park and shared them with all the kids. They played and laughed together. The bald man was very happy to see the kids having fun. And from that day on, the park became a more fun and happy place for everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a pipe. He loved his pipe so much. He played with it every day. One day, he had an idea. He wanted to see what would happen if he put a seed in his pipe. + +Tim found a seed and put it in his pipe. He put the pipe in the sun and gave it water. Soon, a tiny plant began to grow. The plant grew bigger and bigger each day. Tim was very happy to see his plant grow. + +But Tim's friend, Sam, saw the plant and felt jealous. He wanted a plant, too. So, Tim shared his secret with Sam. They both grew plants in their pipes. Now, they were both happy, and they played together with their growing plants every day. +Once upon a time, in a small forest, there lived a grumpy hunter. He did not like to talk to anyone. He liked to be alone. One day, he was walking in the forest, looking for something to catch. + +He saw a little rabbit, and he tried to catch it. But the rabbit was too fast. The hunter got very tired and sat down under a tree. He took out his lunch and started to eat. + +The rabbit saw the hunter and felt sorry for him. It hopped over and said, "Mr. Hunter, why are you so grumpy?" The hunter looked at the rabbit and said, "I am tired of being alone. I want a friend." + +The rabbit thought for a moment and said, "I can be your friend, but you must promise not to catch me." The hunter nodded, and they became friends. The rabbit helped the hunter fold his lunch bag, and they played together in the forest. From that day on, the hunter was not grumpy anymore. +One sunny day, a little girl named Lucy went to the park. She saw her friend, Tom, playing with a ball. Lucy was very happy and enthusiastic to play with Tom. They laughed and played together all day. + +At lunchtime, Lucy's mom gave them some yummy yogurt to eat. Lucy and Tom sat under a big tree and enjoyed their yogurt. They talked about their fun day and how much they loved the park. + +As they were eating, a tiny bird flew down and sat on the tree branch. It whispered a little song to Lucy and Tom. They listened very carefully and smiled. The bird's song made them feel even happier. + +Lucy said to Tom, "I like the bird's song. It's so pretty!" Tom nodded and whispered back, "Me too, let's come to the park again tomorrow." + +And so, Lucy and Tom promised to meet at the park again the next day. They finished their yogurt, waved goodbye to the little bird, and went home, excited for another day of fun and friendship. +Once upon a time, there was a big farm. On this farm, there were many animals. One day, a little horse wanted to gain more friends. The little horse thought that if he had the perfect hay, all the animals would want to be his friend. + +The little horse went to the hay stack and picked the perfect hay. He put the hay in a pretty pile. He told all the animals, "Come eat my perfect hay and we can be friends!" The animals came to see the hay. + +But, as they ate the hay, a big storm came. The wind blew the hay away. The animals were sad and went back to their homes. The little horse was sad too, because he did not gain more friends. The perfect hay was gone, and the little horse was alone. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. He liked to play with his toys all day. One day, his mom mentioned that she needed to find her razor. Tim did not know what a razor was, but he wanted to help his mom. + +He looked around the house, and it was difficult to find the razor. Finally, Tim found something shiny in the bathroom. He thought it was the razor. Tim was happy that he found it and wanted to give it to his mom. + +But Tim did not know that razors are sharp. When he picked it up, he got a boo-boo on his finger. He cried, and his mom came to see what happened. She saw the razor and told Tim that it was not a toy. Tim learned that some things are not for kids to play with. +One day, a little cat named Kitty saw a pattern on the ground. It was made of pretty stones. Kitty wanted to follow the pattern to see where it went. So, she began to walk on the stones, one by one. + +Kitty met a dog named Doggy on her way. Doggy said, "Kitty, what are you doing?" Kitty replied, "I am following this pattern of stones. Want to come with me?" Doggy nodded and joined Kitty. They both were very persistent and did not give up. + +After a while, they reached the end of the pattern. There was a big, beautiful tree with many colorful birds. Kitty and Doggy were so happy to see the tree. They knew that following the pattern would lead to something nice. They played under the tree all day and made new friends with the birds. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little cat. The cat lived in a small chamber. The chamber was warm and cozy, and the cat liked it very much. The cat had a friend, a little mouse. They played and cared for each other every day. + +One day, a big dog came to the chamber. The dog was not nice. The cat and the mouse were scared. They tried to care for their chamber, but the dog did not listen. The dog wanted to take the chamber for himself. + +The cat and the mouse tried to stop the dog, but they were too small. The dog was too strong. The cat and the mouse had to leave their chamber. They were very sad. The dog took the chamber, and the cat and the mouse had to find a new home. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly lady named Sue. Sue liked to ride in a yellow taxi when she needed to go places. One day, Sue wanted to visit her friend, Tim. + +Sue called a taxi and got in. The taxi driver said, "Where do you want to go?" Sue told the driver where Tim lived. They drove and drove until they reached Tim's house. + +When Sue saw Tim, she said, "Hi, Tim! Let's play!" Tim was happy to see Sue. They played and laughed all day. Sue was glad she took the taxi to visit her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a swan named Sam. Sam was not a normal swan. He was very special. All the other swans liked Sam a lot. They wanted to celebrate Sam's birthday. + +One day, the swans planned a big party for Sam. They got a big cake and many balloons. They were very excited. But they had to hide it from Sam. They wanted it to be a surprise. + +On the day of the party, Sam felt sad. He thought no one remembered his birthday. But then, all the swans came out with the cake and balloons. They yelled, "Surprise!" Sam was so happy. They all celebrated together. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play outside. One day, Spot saw a big ball in the yard. He wanted to play with it. But, the ball was near the road. The road could be terrible and not safe for little dogs like Spot. + +Spot's friend, a bird named Blue, saw Spot looking at the ball. Blue knew the road was not safe for Spot. Blue had an idea to help Spot. He flew down and picked up the ball with his beak. Spot was so happy to see Blue with the ball. + +Blue dropped the ball near Spot, far away from the road. Spot and Blue played with the ball all day long. They were both very happy. Spot was safe, and he had lots of fun with his friend Blue. Spot knew that Blue was a great friend who kept him safe from the terrible road. +Once upon a time, there was a smelly fish. The fish lived in a big pond. The fish had many friends. They all played together in the water. + +One day, the fish swam to the end of the pond. There, it found a new friend. The new friend was a frog. The fish and the frog played together all day. + +At the end of the day, the fish and the frog said goodbye. The fish swam back to its friends. They all had fun together. The fish was happy. +One day, a little girl named Jane went to the fair with her mom. Jane was very happy because she loved the fair. They saw a big screen that showed a funny movie. Jane laughed and clapped her hands. + +At the fair, Jane saw a fun game. She asked her mom, "Can I play the game, please?" Her mom said, "Yes, you can play, but be careful." Jane was excited and ran to the game. + +The game was to set the ball on a stand and hit it with a bat. Jane tried her best and hit the ball very far. Everyone clapped and cheered for her. Jane won a prize and had a great day at the fair with her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a big house. The house was great and had many rooms. One day, the family who lived in the house decided to decorate it for a party. They wanted the house to look pretty and nice. + +The family turned on some music and started to decorate the rooms. They put up balloons and streamers and hung up pictures on the walls. The children helped too and had a lot of fun. + +When they finished, the house looked so great! The family was happy and excited for their party. They turned off the music and went to bed, dreaming about all the fun they would have at the party. +Once upon a time, there was a little bee named Buzz. Buzz lived in a hive with his family and friends. They all worked together to make sweet honey. + +One day, Buzz and his friends decided to march outside of the hive. They wanted to explore the big world outside. They flew from flower to flower, collecting nectar to bring back to the hive. + +Suddenly, they saw a big bear walking towards them. Buzz was scared, but his friend told him not to worry because the bear was harmless. They quickly flew back to the hive, feeling happy and safe. From that day on, Buzz knew that he could always count on his friends to protect him. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved Halloween because he got to dress up in a costume and go trick-or-treating. This year, Timmy wanted to be a skeleton. His mom bought him a costume from the store, but Timmy didn't like it. He thought it looked fake. + +One day, Timmy was playing in the park when he saw a man walking his dog. The man was wearing a black suit and had a briefcase. Timmy thought the man looked like a spy. He went up to the man and said, "I understand that you're a spy." The man laughed and said, "No, I'm not a spy. I'm a scientist." + +The next day, Timmy's mom took him to a science museum. As they were walking around, Timmy saw a real skeleton. He remembered his fake costume and felt silly. Then, they went to a special exhibit about bones. Timmy learned that skeletons were inside our bodies and helped us move. He was amazed! From that day on, Timmy loved skeletons and wanted to learn more about them. +Once upon a time, there was a happy rag named Raggy. Raggy was very lively and loved to dance around. One day, Raggy met a sad little girl named Lily. + +"Why are you frowning?" asked Raggy. + +"I lost my favorite toy," replied Lily. + +"Don't be sad, let's go find it together!" exclaimed Raggy. + +So, they went on a search for Lily's toy. They looked everywhere but couldn't find it. Suddenly, a big wind came and blew Raggy away. Lily was left alone and sad again. + +From that day on, Lily always remembered Raggy and how he tried to help her. She kept his memory alive by keeping his rag in a special place. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his friends in the park, but one day he accidentally stepped on a squash and squished it. His friend, Johnny, got really mad and called Timmy a crazy person. Timmy felt really bad and wanted to say sorry. + +"Johnny, I'm sorry I squished the squash. I didn't mean to," said Timmy. + +"It's okay, Timmy. I forgive you," said Johnny. + +Timmy felt much better knowing that his friend forgave him. From that day on, Timmy made sure to watch where he was stepping so he wouldn't squish any more squashes. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake with her grandma. One day, they decided to make cherry pie. Lily was so excited to stir the cherry filling. But when they went to the pantry, they found out they were out of cherries! + +Lily was so sad and grumpy. She really wanted to make cherry pie. But her grandma had an idea. They could go pick some cherries from the tree in the backyard! + +So they went outside and picked lots of cherries. Lily was so happy and not grumpy anymore. They went back inside and stirred the cherries into the pie filling. It smelled so good! They put it in the oven and waited for it to bake. When it was done, they ate the cherry pie and it was delicious! The end. +Once upon a time, there was a man named Jack. He was a very reliable man who always helped his friends. One day, Jack went to a party where he saw a big bow on a table. He thought it was very pretty and wanted to take it home. + +Later that night, Jack went to bed with the bow on his nightstand. He dreamed that he was a superhero and that the bow gave him special powers. When he woke up, he felt different. He looked in the mirror and saw that he had become stronger and faster. + +Jack went outside to test his new powers and saw that a big tree had fallen down in the street. He knew that he had to help his neighbors, so he used his new strength to lift the tree and move it out of the way. Everyone was amazed at how reliable Jack was and thanked him for his help. From that day on, Jack knew that he didn't need a bow to be a superhero, he just needed to be a reliable man. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to swim in the pool with his friends. But one day, Timmy felt frustrated because he couldn't swim very well. He kept sinking to the bottom of the pool. + +Timmy's mom saw that he was struggling and wanted to help. She held him up in the water and said, "I will support you, Timmy. You can do it!" Timmy felt better knowing his mom was there to help him. + +With his mom's support, Timmy practiced and practiced until he could swim all by himself. He was so proud of himself and happy to be able to swim with his friends without any help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a pretty butterfly fly by her window. She wanted to catch it, but her window was locked. She asked her mommy to unlock the window for her. + +Mommy unlocked the window and Lily opened it. She saw the butterfly again and tried to catch it, but it flew away. Lily was sad, but then she saw some flowers outside. She went outside and picked some pretty flowers. They were dry because it hadn't rained in a long time, but Lily still loved them. She brought them inside and put them in a vase. + +Lily was happy because she got to see the butterfly and pick pretty flowers. She thanked her mommy for unlocking the window and went to bed with a smile on her face. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cute puppy named Max. One day, Lily and Max went for a walk in the park. They saw a big mirror and Lily said, "Look, Max! We can see ourselves in the mirror!" Max barked happily. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a little boy crying. She asked him, "Why are you sad?" The boy said, "I lost my toy car." Lily said, "Don't worry, we will help you find it." So, they all walked together and searched for the toy car. Finally, they found it under a bench. + +The little boy was so happy and said, "Thank you, Lily and Max! You are my new friends." Lily smiled and said, "We are happy to help. Now, let's go home." And they all walked back home together, feeling happy and proud. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to his favorite restaurant with his family. He would always look at the menu and talk to his parents about what he wanted to eat. + +One day, Timmy saw a man talking to the restaurant owner. The man was being very honest and said he didn't have any money to pay for his food. The owner got angry and told the man to leave. + +Timmy felt sad for the man and wanted to help him. So he went up to the man and gave him some of his own money. The man was very grateful and thanked Timmy. + +But when Timmy went back to his table, he saw that his family had already left without him. He felt scared and alone. He didn't know what to do. And so, Timmy sat there, all by himself, feeling very sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers in the fields. One day, she met a witch who was very hungry. The witch asked Lily for some food, but Lily was scared and ran away. + +When Lily got home, her mother asked her why she was so scared. Lily told her about the hungry witch she met in the fields. Her mother explained to her that it's important to help others, even if they look different or scary. + +The next day, Lily went back to the fields with a basket of food. She found the witch and gave her the food. The witch was so happy and grateful that she gave Lily a magic flower. Lily learned that it's important to value kindness and help others in need, even if they are different. +Once upon a time, there was a small bunny named Bella. She loved to hop around the forest and play with her friends. One day, she heard a loud horn sound. It seemed like it was coming from the other side of the trees. + +Bella asked her friend, a little bird, "What's that noise? It's so loud!" + +The bird replied, "I don't know. It seems like it's getting closer." + +Suddenly, a small car appeared with a friendly driver inside. He honked his horn to say hello to the animals. Bella and her friends were so happy to meet him and they all had a fun time playing together. From that day on, whenever they heard a horn, they knew it might be their new friend coming to visit. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy. There, she met a boy who had a different opinion about her favorite toy. He said it was silly and not fun at all. This hurt Lily's feelings and she felt sad. + +Later that day, Lily regretted not telling the boy how much she loved her toy. She wished she had stood up for herself and her toy. So, the next time she saw the boy, she told him how much her toy meant to her. The boy listened and even apologized for hurting her feelings. Lily felt happy again and knew it was important to stand up for what she loved. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat apples and would always have one for a snack. But one day, she couldn't find any apples in the kitchen. She looked and looked, but they were all gone. + +Lily felt restless and sad because she really wanted an apple. She decided to go outside and play instead. While she was playing, she saw an apple tree in the distance. She ran over to it and picked a juicy red apple. + +Lily was so happy to have found an apple, but she knew she had to be careful not to drop it. As she walked back to her house, she felt the wind blow and heard a rustling noise. Suddenly, the apple slipped from her hand and rolled away. Lily felt so sad and missed her apple, but she knew she could always find another one. +Once upon a time, there was a painter named Bob. Bob was very smart and knew how to make beautiful pictures. One day, a little girl named Lily asked Bob a question. "Can you paint me a picture of a flower?" she asked. Bob smiled and answered, "Of course, I can!" + +Bob took out his paintbrushes and began to paint. Lily watched him carefully as he mixed colors and painted the flower. When he was finished, he showed the picture to Lily. "Wow, that's so pretty!" Lily said. "You're a really smart painter!" + +Bob was happy to hear that Lily liked his painting. He answered, "Thank you, Lily. I'm glad you like it." From that day on, Lily visited Bob often and asked him to paint more pictures for her. And Bob was always happy to answer her requests. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a house with his mom and dad. One day, Timmy went on a walk in the desert. He saw a cactus that was very tall and had many spikes. Timmy thought it was an ordinary cactus, but he still thought it was cool. + +Suddenly, Timmy heard a voice. "Hello there, little boy!" it said. Timmy looked around and saw a talking lizard. "Wow, you can talk!" Timmy said. "Yes, I can," the lizard said. "I lost my way home. Can you help me return home?" Timmy thought for a moment and said, "Yes, I can help you. Let's go!" + +Timmy and the lizard walked through the desert and finally found the lizard's home. "Thank you for helping me return home," the lizard said. "You're welcome," Timmy said. "I had fun on our adventure." Timmy walked back home, feeling happy and proud that he helped someone in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her toys. One day, she saw dark clouds in the sky and heard a loud noise. It was thunder! She got scared and ran inside her house. + +Lily's mom saw that she was scared and hugged her. She told Lily that thunder is just a loud noise and it won't hurt her. Then, Lily saw her favorite toy was missing. She asked her mom where it was. Her mom said it fell behind the couch. + +Lily was happy to hear that her toy was available again. She ran to get it and played with it all day. She forgot about the thunder and was happy to be inside with her toy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved riding her bike with her daddy. One day, she was pedaling fast down the hill when she saw a butterfly. She wanted to catch it, but she forgot to mind the pedals and fell off her bike. + +Lily's daddy helped her up and she was okay, but her knee hurt a little. She felt grateful that her daddy was there to help her. They went home and her mommy put a bandage on her knee. Lily felt better and was happy to be able to ride her bike again soon. + +From that day on, Lily always remembered to mind the pedals when she saw something interesting while riding her bike. She didn't want to fall off again! And whenever she rode with her daddy, she felt grateful for his help and love. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch aeroplanes fly high in the sky. One day, she saw a bird stuck inside an aeroplane. The bird was very hungry and wanted to eat something. + +Lily felt frustrated because she didn't know how to feed the bird. She tried to open the aeroplane door, but it was locked. She thought and thought until she had an idea. + +She found a long stick and put some bread on the end of it. Then, she carefully fed the bird through a small hole in the aeroplane window. The bird ate the bread and flew away happily. Lily was happy too, because she helped the bird and solved the problem. +Once upon a time, there was a small wolf. He lived in a forest with his family. One day, the small wolf was going to meet his friends to play. He was very excited, but he was delayed because he took too long to get ready. + +When the small wolf finally arrived, his friends were gone. He looked for them everywhere, but he couldn't find them. The small wolf felt very sad and alone. He realized that being delayed had caused him to miss out on all the fun. + +The small wolf learned that it's important to be on time and not delay things. He promised himself that he would always be on time from then on. And he lived happily ever after, playing with his friends and never being delayed again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to class because he got to play with his friends and learn new things. One day, something mighty happened in class. The teacher brought in a big cake for Timmy's birthday! + +Timmy was so happy and his friends sang "Happy Birthday" to him. They all got to have a piece of cake and it was delicious. After class, Timmy went home and told his mom about what happened. She was so proud of him and gave him a big hug. + +From that day on, Timmy knew that something great could happen at any moment. He was excited to go to class every day and see what fun things his teacher had in store for them. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a stubborn cat named Mittens. Mittens didn't like to listen to Timmy and always did whatever she wanted. One day, Timmy and Mittens went for a walk in the park. Timmy put some treats in his pocket for Mittens to eat. + +As they walked, Timmy observed some birds flying in the sky. Mittens saw the birds too and started to chase them. Timmy tried to stop her, but she wouldn't listen. Suddenly, Mittens ran towards the street and a car hit her. Timmy was very sad and cried a lot. + +From that day on, Timmy always remembered to keep his pets safe and never let them run into danger. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, she went outside to play on the street. She saw a big truck carrying sand. The truck stopped in front of her house and started to fill the hole in the street. + +Lily wanted to play with her toys, but the noise from the truck was too loud. She felt sad and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, she had an idea. She took her toys and went to her friend's house. Her friend had a fine garden where they could play. + +Lily and her friend played happily in the garden. They forgot about the noisy truck and had a lot of fun. When they came back, the street was filled and the truck was gone. Lily was happy that she found a way to solve her problem and have a good time. The end. +Yesterday, Timmy went to the park with his mommy. They played on the swings and slide. Timmy loved to soar high on the swings, it made him feel like a bird. + +After a while, Timmy got dizzy from spinning on the tire swing. His mommy helped him sit down and rest. They watched the birds fly in the sky and Timmy wished he could soar like them. + +As they walked home, Timmy held his mommy's hand and told her about his favorite part of the day. "I loved when I soared on the swings," he said with a big smile. His mommy smiled back and was happy they had a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a regular routine every day. She would wake up, eat breakfast, and go to school. One day, while she was at school, she heard a bell ringing. It was time for recess! + +Lily's friend, Sarah, urged her to come play on the swings. "Come on, Lily! Let's go swing!" Sarah said excitedly. Lily was a little scared, but she decided to give it a try. She climbed onto the swing and Sarah pushed her. Lily felt the wind in her hair and she loved it! + +After recess, Lily went back to class. She felt happy that she tried something new. When she got home, she told her mom all about it. "I tried swinging today and it was so much fun!" Lily said. Her mom smiled and said, "I'm so proud of you for trying something new." From that day on, Lily didn't feel scared to try new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved elephants. She had a toy elephant that she carried with her everywhere she went. One day, Lily and her mom went to the zoo to see real elephants. Lily was so happy and excited to see them. + +As they walked around the zoo, they saw a sign that said, "Print your own picture with an elephant." Lily's mom asked her if she wanted to do it, and Lily said "Yes, please!" They went to a place where they could print a picture with an elephant. Lily was so happy when she saw the picture - it was so yummy! + +On the way home, Lily and her mom talked about how much fun they had at the zoo. Lily said, "I love elephants. They are big and strong." Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, they are. And the picture we printed is a great memory of our day." Lily hugged her toy elephant and said, "I love you, Ellie!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to sing and dance. One day, he went to a talent show. He held a microphone and sang a song. He was nervous, but he did his best. + +After Timmy finished singing, the judges talked to him. "You have a great voice," said the first judge. "But can you dance too?" asked the second judge. Timmy was honest and said, "I am not a good dancer, but I can try." + +The judges passed Timmy to the next round of the talent show. Timmy was so happy! He ran home to tell his mom and dad the good news. Timmy practiced singing and dancing every day. He was excited for the next round of the talent show. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to bake cookies. She was going to make some cookies for her grandma's birthday. She mixed all the ingredients together and put them in the oven to bake. While the cookies were baking, she heard a loud crack from the oven. + +Lily was confused and didn't know what to do. She decided to turn off the oven and wait for the cookies to cool down. When she opened the oven, she saw that the cookies had cracked on the top. She was sad that her cookies didn't turn out perfect. + +But then, Lily had an idea. She took some frosting and covered up the cracks on the cookies. When her grandma saw the cookies, she was very happy and said they were the best cookies she had ever tasted. Lily was happy too, and she learned that even when things don't turn out how you expect, you can still make them better. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to read books, but he had a problem. He didn't have a bookcase to put his books on. He felt helpless because he didn't know what to do. + +But one day, Timmy's dad came home with a surprise. He had bought a bookcase! Timmy was so happy. He helped his dad attach the bookcase to the wall. It was a big job, but they did it together. + +Now Timmy had a place to put all his books. He felt so proud and happy. He thanked his dad for helping him and giving him a place to keep his books safe. From that day on, Timmy read lots of books and loved his new bookcase. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to go to space and see the stars. Her mom told her that it was a crazy idea, but Lily didn't give up. + +One day, Lily built a rocket ship out of cardboard boxes and tape. She climbed inside and said, "I'm going to space!" Her mom smiled and said, "Good luck, Lily." + +Lily blasted off into space and saw the stars up close. She was so happy and said, "I did it! I succeeded!" When she came back to Earth, her mom was amazed. "You did it, Lily!" she said. From that day on, Lily knew that anything was possible if she tried hard enough. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she was digging in the dirt when she found a worm. The worm was wiggly and squishy. Lily thought it was funny how the worm moved. + +Lily imagined that the worm was a superhero with special powers. She thought the worm was gifted because it could move through the dirt so easily. She decided to make a special gift for the worm. She found a leaf and made a little house for the worm to live in. + +The worm loved its new home and Lily was happy to have a new friend. She visited the worm every day and imagined all sorts of adventures they could have together. From that day on, Lily loved to play with worms and always made sure they had a special home to live in. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she found a special drawer in her room. She opened it and saw a rare toy that she had never seen before. She was so happy to find it! + +Lily decided to show her toy to her best friend, Jack. She ran to Jack's house and knocked on the door. When Jack opened the door, Lily revealed her special toy to him. Jack was amazed and thought it was the coolest toy he had ever seen. + +From that day on, Lily and Jack played with the rare toy every day. They had so much fun together and were grateful for the special drawer that helped them find it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, while playing, she saw a little mole digging a hole. She thought it was cute and wanted to examine it closer, but it quickly ran away. + +The next day, Lily saw another mole digging in her garden. This time, she was able to examine it closely. She noticed that it had a rare white spot on its back. She was so excited to show her mom and dad. + +But when she showed them, they were not happy. They told her that moles are pests and can ruin gardens. They made her promise to tell them if she ever saw another mole again. + +Days went by, and Lily didn't see any more moles. But one day, she saw a mole digging in her garden again. She remembered her promise to her parents and told them. They were grateful that she told them and were able to get rid of the mole without hurting it. Lily learned that sometimes things that seem cute can cause problems, and it's important to listen to grown-ups. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very scared of monsters. He always thought that monsters would appear in his room at night. + +One night, Timmy woke up and saw a monster in his room! He was so scared that he wanted to scream. But then he noticed that the monster was not so scary after all. In fact, the monster looked quite nosy. + +Timmy realized that the monster was just curious about him. The monster wanted to play with Timmy's toys and see what he was doing. Timmy was happy that he had made a new friend, even if it was a monster. From that night on, Timmy wasn't scared of monsters anymore because he knew that they could be friendly too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy took her to the mall to buy some new shoes. Lily loved going to the mall because she could see lots of people and eat yummy snacks. + +As they walked around the mall, Lily saw a popular toy that she wanted. She begged her mommy to buy it for her, but her mommy said no. Lily was sad and started to cry. + +Suddenly, a boy walked up to Lily and asked her to play with him. But Lily ignored him because she was still upset about not getting the toy. The boy tried to talk to her again, but Lily kept ignoring him. + +Lily's mommy noticed what was happening and told her that it's not nice to ignore other people. Lily felt bad and apologized to the boy. They ended up playing together and having a lot of fun. From that day on, Lily learned that it's important to be kind to others and not ignore them. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little dog named Spot. Spot liked to run and play in the park with his friends. One day, Spot got very tired from all the running and playing, so he decided to rest under a big tree. + +As Spot was resting, he saw a big hole in the ground. It was a pit! Spot was curious and wanted to explore the pit, but he knew it was too dangerous. So instead, he just watched it from afar. + +After a little while, Spot felt much better and was ready to play again. He wagged his tail and ran around with his friends, feeling cheerful and happy once more. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and watch the birds fly. One day, her mommy took her to the park to teach her some new words. They sat on a bench and mommy pointed to the trees and said, "Look, Lily, those are called leaves. Can you say leaves?" + +Lily tried to say the word and her mommy clapped her hands, "Good job, Lily! You are a lively learner." They continued to play and learn new words like flowers, grass, and sky. Lily was having so much fun that she didn't want to leave the park. + +As they walked home, Lily kept repeating the new words she learned. She was excited to show her daddy all the new things she learned. From that day on, Lily loved learning new words and would always ask her mommy and daddy to teach her more. +Once upon a time, there was a big desert. It was very hot and dry. There was no water or trees. One day, a camel was walking in the desert. It was very thirsty and tired. Suddenly, it saw an oasis. The oasis had water and trees. The camel was happy and went to drink water. + +But there was a problem. There was a wealthy lion near the oasis. The lion was very angry because the camel came to drink water. The lion wanted to slap the camel. But the camel was very smart. It ran away quickly and went back to the desert. The camel was safe and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat corn. One day, his mom made him a hot bowl of corn for lunch. Timmy was so excited to eat it, but it was too hot! He had to wait for it to cool down. + +When it was finally cool enough, Timmy took a big bite of the corn. It was so yummy! He loved the way the kernels popped in his mouth. He even tried to squeeze the corn with his teeth to get all the juice out. + +After he finished his corn, Timmy went outside to play with his friends. He told them all about the hot corn he ate for lunch and how he liked to squeeze it with his teeth. His friends thought it sounded funny, but they were happy Timmy enjoyed his lunch. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw on his paper with his crayons. One day, Timmy's mommy asked him to clean his room. Timmy's room was very messy and filthy. + +Timmy didn't want to clean his room, but his mommy said that if he cleaned his room, he could play with his toys for the rest of the week. Timmy agreed and started to clean his room. + +After he was done, Timmy was very proud of himself. His mommy gave him a big hug and said, "Timmy, you did a great job! Let's print out a certificate to show everyone how clean your room is." Timmy was so happy and couldn't wait to show off his certificate to his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a brother named Billy. They loved to play together outside. One day, they saw a bird fly high up in the sky. Timmy said, "I wish we could fly like the bird." Billy said, "Me too, but it's too icy outside to fly." + +Later that day, Timmy and Billy went to the park to play. They saw a big hill covered in ice. Billy said, "I want to slide down the hill, but it's too icy. We might get hurt." Timmy said, "Don't worry, I have an idea." He went to get some cardboard boxes and they used them to slide down the hill safely. + +After they finished playing, Timmy said to Billy, "Sometimes we can't do what we want because it's too icy or dangerous. But if we think creatively, we can find a safe way to have fun." Billy smiled and said, "You're right, Timmy. We can still have fun without flying like birds." And they walked home happily, knowing they had learned an important lesson. +Once upon a time, there was a big cart. It was loud and made a lot of noise. The cart had many colors and seemed very happy. One day, the cart went to the park and saw many children playing. The cart wanted to play too, so it asked the children if it could join. The children were happy to have the cart play with them. They played together all day and had so much fun. The cart was happy to have new friends and the children were happy to have a new friend too. +Once upon a time, there was a small butterfly named Bella. Bella loved to fly around and play with her friends. One day, Bella saw a big, bright light. She flew closer and saw a candle burning. + +Bella flew to her friend, a caterpillar named Carl, and said, "Carl, look at the pretty light! What is it?" + +Carl said, "That's a candle, Bella. It burns and makes light. But be careful, it's hot!" + +Bella thanked Carl and flew away. She wanted to get closer to the candle but didn't want to get burned. So, she flew around it and enjoyed the pretty light from a safe distance. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to skip and jump around in her backyard. One day, she went on an adventure to a big temple. The temple was very old and had lots of stairs to climb. Lily felt tired, but she kept going until she reached the top. + +As she looked out from the temple, she saw a beautiful view of the city. But then, she saw something that made her sad. There was a piece of candy on the ground that someone had spoiled by stepping on it. Lily knew that littering was not good for the environment and it made her feel sad to see something so sweet go to waste. + +Lily decided to pick up the spoiled candy and throw it in the trash. She felt proud of herself for doing something good for the earth. As she skipped back home, she knew that she had made a difference in her own small way. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max loved to play with his bone. One day, Max saw a cat playing with his bone. Max got angry and barked at the cat. The cat ran away with Max's bone. + +Max was sad and went to his owner, Sarah. Sarah saw that Max was sad and asked him what was wrong. Max barked and barked until Sarah understood. Sarah went to the cat and asked him to give Max's bone back. The cat said no and ran away. + +Sarah and Max went back home. Sarah filled Max's bowl with food. Max ate his food and felt better, but he still missed his bone. Sarah hugged Max tight and told him that they would find a new bone for him. Max wagged his tail and felt happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a baby named Max. Max loved playing with his toys and looking at the light shining through the window. One day, Max's mommy noticed that Max's room was too dark. She wanted to improve the light so Max could see better. + +Mommy said, "Let's open the curtains to let more light in." Max said, "No, I want to keep playing with my toys." Mommy explained that playing with toys is important but having enough light is important too. Max thought about it and agreed. + +From that day on, Max's room was brighter and he could see his toys better. Max learned that sometimes things can be improved and it's important to listen to mommy. The moral of the story is to always listen to your parents because they want what's best for you. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her velvet dress, it was so soft and cozy. One day, Lily went to a fair with her mom and dad. She had so much fun riding the merry-go-round and eating cotton candy. + +As they were leaving, Lily saw a little boy who didn't have any toys. She felt sad for him and wanted to share her toys with him. She asked her mom if they could give him some toys, and her mom said yes. Lily was so happy to have made a new friend at the fair. + +When they got home, Lily was tired but happy. She hugged her velvet pillow and fell asleep dreaming about her new friend and the fun they would have together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her favorite pink dress every day. One day, Lily's mommy told her they were going to visit her auntie who lived far away. Lily was excited to see her auntie, but she didn't know how to get there. + +Luckily, her mommy had a map on her phone that showed the way. The phone used a network to find the directions. It was a gloomy day outside, but Lily didn't mind. She was happy to be going on an adventure with her mommy. + +As they walked to the bus stop, Lily felt a little nervous. But her mommy held her hand tight and told her everything would be okay. Soon, they were on the bus and Lily was looking out the window, watching the world go by. She was wearing her pink dress and feeling very special. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was scared of the dark, so he always had his flashlight with him. One night, Timmy was playing with his toys when he heard a loud noise. He was fearful and didn't know what to do. + +He called out, "Mommy, I'm scared!" His mommy came running and asked, "What's wrong, Timmy?" Timmy replied, "I heard a noise and I'm scared." + +His mommy took the flashlight and said, "Let's go check it out together." They went to the closet and sorted through the toys until they found the source of the noise. It was just a toy that had fallen over. Timmy felt relieved and hugged his mommy. From then on, he wasn't as fearful of the dark anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big box of blocks that were all different colors. One day, she found a special block that was brown and shiny. She loved it so much that she leaned it up against her favorite toy. + +But then, her little brother came over and accidentally knocked over the toy. The brown block fell down and broke into many little pieces. Lily was sad, but her mom said they could glue it back together. + +After they glued it back together, Lily put the brown block back in its special spot. She was happy again because it looked just as pretty as before. And she knew to be careful not to lean anything on it again! The end. +Once upon a time, there was a kind lady named Ms. Lily. She had a big house with a garden full of flowers. One day, a little boy named Timmy came to her house with his mommy. Timmy loved to draw pictures and he showed Ms. Lily his favorite picture of a big, red balloon. Ms. Lily smiled and said, "That's a beautiful picture, Timmy. Would you like some cookies?" Timmy nodded and Ms. Lily went to the kitchen to serve him some delicious chocolate chip cookies. + +After eating the cookies, Timmy felt happy and wanted to play in the garden. Ms. Lily took him outside and they played together. Timmy saw a bird and tried to catch it but it flew away. Ms. Lily told him not to worry and they went to the swing set. Timmy sat on the swing and Ms. Lily pushed him gently. Timmy felt the wind in his hair and the swing got tighter and tighter. He laughed and said, "This is so much fun!" Ms. Lily smiled and said, "I'm glad you're having fun, Timmy." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside. He would run, jump, and kick his ball around. Timmy's favorite season was fall because the leaves would change colors and fall off the trees. + +One day, Timmy woke up and looked outside. It was a dull and gray day. He didn't want to stay inside, so he put on his boots and went outside to play. Timmy saw a pile of leaves and decided to jump in them. He kicked the leaves around and laughed. + +As Timmy was playing, he saw a squirrel running up a tree. Timmy wanted to kick the ball to the squirrel, but he knew it wouldn't work. Instead, he watched the squirrel climb higher and higher until it was out of sight. Timmy went back home, happy that he got to play outside on a dull day. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady. She was very old, so we call her elderly. She liked to eat cauliflower, which is a kind of vegetable that looks like a tree. + +One day, the old lady went to the market to buy some cauliflower. She saw a big, fresh one and she wanted to buy it. But it was too heavy for her to carry, so the kind man who worked at the market put it in a bag for her. + +The old lady was very happy and she thanked the man. She went home and cooked the cauliflower for her dinner. It was delicious and she felt very satisfied. From that day on, she always went to the market to buy cauliflower and the man always helped her put it in a bag. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the rain and jump in puddles with her red boots. One day, she came inside and saw a big mess on the floor. Her mom asked her to help clean it up with a mop. + +Lily picked up the mop and started to clean. She worked hard until the floor was dry. "Good job, Lily!" said her mom. "I believe you are the best helper." + +Lily smiled and felt proud of herself. "I love to help," she said. "Can we go outside and play in the rain again?" + +Her mom laughed and said, "Sure, but let's wait until the floor is dry again." +Once upon a time, there was a smelly mule named Jack. Jack lived on a farm with his friends, the cows and the chickens. One day, Jack was walking in the field when he heard a loud sound. He stopped and paused to listen. It was the farmer's truck coming to feed them! + +Jack was very excited and ran to the truck. He ate his food and then went back to the field to play with his friends. The cows and chickens didn't like Jack because he was smelly, but they still played with him. They ran around and had so much fun until it was time to go back to the barn. Jack was sad that the day was over, but he knew he would have more fun tomorrow. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and toys, but one day, she noticed that her favorite doll's dress had a lot of wrinkles on it. She became anxious and didn't know what to do. + +Lily's mom saw her daughter's worried face and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her about the wrinkles on her doll's dress. Her mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, we can use the iron to make it look nice and smooth again." + +Lily's mom showed her how to use the iron and together they ironed the dress. Lily was so happy to see her doll's dress looking beautiful again. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for teaching me how to use the iron!" +Once upon a time, there was a queen. She was very pretty and kind. She had a lot of helpers who were very useful. One day, the queen asked her helper, "What can I do to make my kingdom better?" The helper replied, "You can use your power to help the poor people in the kingdom." The queen thought it was a great idea and she did just that. She gave food and clothes to the poor people and they were very happy. The queen felt very proud of herself and her useful helper. They lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max was a very busy dog. He liked to run and play all day long. One day, Max found a word on the ground. He didn't know what it said, but he knew it was important. So, he picked it up and shook it in his mouth. + +Max ran around with the word in his mouth, trying to find someone to help him read it. He went to his friend, the cat, but the cat was too busy napping to help. Max went to the bird, but the bird was too busy singing to help. + +Finally, Max went to the wise old owl. The owl was not too busy to help. He looked at the word and read it out loud. It said "treats". Max was so happy! He knew exactly what to do. He ran to his owner and barked until she gave him a treat. From then on, Max always shook the word "treats" in his mouth when he wanted a snack. +Once upon a time, there was a penguin named Pete. Pete loved to swim and slide on the ice. One day, Pete's mom asked him to clean his room. + +Pete replied, "But Mom, I don't know how to clean!" + +His mom said, "Don't worry, Pete. We can solve this problem together. First, let's pick up all the toys and put them in the toy box." + +Pete and his mom worked together to clean the room. As they were finishing up, Pete said, "Thanks, Mom! Now my room is clean and I can go play with my penguin friends." + +His mom smiled and said, "I'm proud of you, Pete. You solved the problem and now your room looks great!" +Once upon a time, there was a big bird named Bob. Bob liked to fly high in the sky and look at the pretty clouds. One day, Bob saw an incredible image of a rainbow in the sky. He wanted to keep the image with him forever, so he decided to store it in his memory. + +Bob flew around all day, thinking about the rainbow image. But then, he saw something even more incredible! It was a big tree with lots of shiny apples. Bob decided to store this image in his memory too. + +At the end of the day, Bob went to his nest to rest. He closed his eyes and remembered all the incredible images he had seen that day. He was happy that he could store them in his memory forever. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the forest and pick pine cones. One day, she met a rude boy named Max who didn't want to share his toys. + +Lily asked Max if he wanted to play with her, but he said no and closed his eyes. Lily felt sad because she didn't have anyone to play with. She decided to pick some pine cones to cheer herself up. + +As she was picking pine cones, she heard Max crying. She asked him why he was crying and he said he lost his favorite toy. Lily helped Max look for his toy and they found it under a pine tree. + +Max was happy and said sorry for being rude. Lily forgave him and they played together happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and drawing pictures. One day, her mommy asked her, "Lily, what do you value most in the world?" + +Lily thought about it for a moment and replied, "I value my teddy bear the most. He is my best friend." + +Suddenly, the sky turned dark and windy. A tornado was coming! Lily and her mommy quickly went to the basement to stay safe. + +After the tornado passed, they went outside to see the damage. Their neighbor's house was destroyed, but luckily they were okay. Lily's mommy said, "We are so lucky to be safe. It's a gift to have each other and our home." + +Lily hugged her mommy and said, "I'm gifted to have you as my mommy." +Once upon a time, there was a monkey who loved to play. He would swing from tree to tree and jump up and down. One day, he found a banana and it made him very happy. He peeled the banana and ate it all up. + +After he finished his banana, he saw some of his friends playing together. They were being very playful and having lots of fun. The monkey wanted to join in, so he left his spot and went to play with them. + +They played together for a while, but then it was time for the monkey to go back to his tree. He said goodbye to his friends and left. As he swung back to his tree, he thought about how much fun he had playing with his friends and how yummy the banana was. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Timmy's mommy told him to come inside for lunch at noon. + +Timmy asked his mommy, "What is noon?" + +Mommy explained, "Noon is when the sun is in the middle of the sky and it's time to eat lunch." + +Timmy understood and went inside to eat his sandwich. After lunch, Timmy wanted to go outside and play again, but his mommy told him it was too hot and he needed to stay inside to be safe from the sun. + +Timmy said, "Okay mommy, I understand. I will stay inside and play with my toys." And that's what he did until the sun went down and it was safe to play outside again. +Once upon a time, there was a baby named Lily. Lily slept in a fancy crib with pink blankets. One day, Lily's mommy came in and said, "Good morning, my little flower. It's time to wake up and bloom!" Lily giggled and stretched her arms. + +Lily's mommy picked her up and took her outside to see the flowers. "Look, Lily," she said, "the flowers are starting to bloom!" Lily looked at the pretty colors and smiled. + +Later that day, Lily's daddy came home from work. He picked up Lily and said, "Wow, you look so fancy in your little dress!" Lily cooed and played with her daddy's hair. + +At bedtime, Lily's mommy put her back in her crib. "Goodnight, my little flower," she said. "Sleep tight and dream of blooming like the flowers outside." Lily closed her eyes and fell asleep, happy and cozy in her fancy crib. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who had lost its nest. The bird was sad and didn't know where to go. It asked a rabbit, "Can you help me find my nest?" The rabbit said, "Sure, I can help you. Let's go look for it together." + +They searched high and low, but they couldn't find the nest. The rabbit said, "Don't worry, we will solve this problem." They kept looking and looking until they found the nest in a tree. + +The little bird was so happy to have found its nest. It said to the rabbit, "Thank you for helping me. I was ignorant and didn't know where to look." The rabbit smiled and said, "No problem, I'm glad we found it together." And they both lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a fancy band. They played music that made everyone happy. One day, they went to the park to play their music. Lots of people came to listen and dance. + +After they finished playing, a little girl came up to them. She wanted to talk to the band. She said, "You guys are so good! I love your music!" The band was happy to hear that. They talked to the little girl and even let her try out their instruments. + +From that day on, the little girl loved the band even more. Whenever they played, she would dance and sing along. And the band was happy to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to go fishing with his dad. One day, they went to the lake to fish. Timmy's dad gave him a rod to use. Timmy tried to catch a fish, but he didn't have any luck. + +Suddenly, a kind man came up to them and offered to help. He showed Timmy how to cast the rod and catch a fish. Timmy was so happy and said "thank you" to the man. + +They caught many fish that day and Timmy's dad said, "Wow, these fish are fine! Let's cook them for dinner tonight." Timmy was excited to eat the fish that he caught with his dad and the kind man. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to her friend's house to play. Her friend showed her a video about a princess and a dragon. Lily loved it! + +When it was time to go home, Lily's mom came to pick her up. "Did you have fun?" asked her mom. "Yes!" said Lily. "We watched a video about a princess and a dragon. It was so cool!" + +Lily's mom smiled. "That sounds like fun. You were patient waiting for me to come pick you up." Lily didn't know what "patient" meant, but she was happy her mom was proud of her. + +"I know you like watching videos, Lily," said her mom. "We can watch one at home too." Lily was excited and couldn't wait to watch another video with her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they went to the park to play. They saw a pond with fish swimming in it. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, said, "Let's catch some fish with a net!" They found a net and tried to catch the fish. But Lily slipped on a rock and fell into the pond! + +"Oh no, Lily! Are you okay?" Timmy asked loudly. + +Lily stood up and said, "I'm okay, but I'm all wet now!" They all laughed and went home to change into dry clothes. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around in the park. One day, she saw her momma sewing a shirt with a needle. Lily was curious and asked her momma what it was. Her momma explained that it was a needle and it was used to sew clothes. + +Later that day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a little boy crying because he had a thorn in his finger. Lily remembered the needle and knew it could help the boy. She went home and asked her momma for the needle. Her momma was worried that Lily might hurt herself, but Lily promised to be careful. + +Lily gave the needle to the little boy and he was able to take out the thorn. He was very happy and thanked Lily. Lily felt happy too because she was able to help someone. The moral of the story is that it is important to help others when we can. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing outside when she saw a beautiful butterfly. The butterfly had brilliant colors on its wings that made Lily very happy. + +Lily wanted to catch the butterfly, but it flew away too fast. She decided to hurry and chase after it. She ran so fast that her skin felt warm and tingly. + +After a while, the butterfly landed on a flower. Lily slowly approached it and gently touched its wings. The butterfly flew away again, but Lily was happy because she got to see its brilliant colors up close. +Once upon a time, there was a little puppy. He had an owner who loved him very much. One day, the puppy went for a walk in the park. He saw a bird and wanted to play with it. But the bird flew away and the puppy felt sad. + +Suddenly, the puppy heard a sound. It was his owner whistling for him. The puppy ran towards his owner and wagged his tail happily. But then, the puppy saw a big dog and got scared. He barked loudly and hid behind his owner's legs. + +The owner hugged the puppy and said, "Don't be scared, little one. I will protect you." The puppy felt safe and happy with his owner. They continued their walk in the park, with the puppy wagging his tail and feeling loved. +Once upon a time, there was a little baby named Timmy. Timmy loved to travel in his crib. He would go all around his room and see all of his toys. One day, Timmy's mommy told him that they were going on a jolly adventure. + +Timmy was so excited! He packed his favorite toys in his crib and they set off on their adventure. They traveled through the park and saw lots of animals. Timmy loved seeing the ducks in the pond. + +As they were traveling, Timmy's mommy noticed that his crib had a loose screw. She fixed it right away so that Timmy would be safe. Timmy didn't even notice because he was having so much fun. + +Finally, they arrived at their destination. It was a big playground with lots of swings and slides. Timmy had the best time ever and was so happy that he got to travel in his crib to get there. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to jog around his house and play with his toys. One day, Timmy's friend Will came over to play. Timmy was happy to see Will and they started playing together. + +But then, Timmy noticed that Will was being selfish. Will only wanted to play with Timmy's toys and didn't want to share. Timmy didn't like that and told Will to share. Will got mad and said, "No, these toys are mine!" + +Timmy got sad and didn't want to play with Will anymore. Will didn't care and just kept playing with the toys. Later that day, Will accidentally broke one of Timmy's favorite toys. Timmy got really upset and started crying. + +In the end, Timmy and Will didn't play together anymore. Timmy learned that sometimes people can be selfish and it's okay to say no. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved playing with his favorite toy, a tough leather ball. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his ball. He threw it high in the air and it landed on the roof of a nearby building. Timmy was sad because he couldn't reach the ball. + +Timmy's dad saw how sad he was and promised to help him get the ball back. They returned to the park the next day with a ladder. Timmy's dad climbed up the ladder and retrieved the ball from the roof. Timmy was so happy to have his favorite toy back in his hands. + +From that day on, Timmy made sure to be careful with his tough leather ball so it wouldn't get stuck on a roof again. And he was grateful to his dad for helping him return the ball to its rightful owner - Timmy! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends and watch the pretty clouds in the sky. One day, Lily's mom said they couldn't go outside because the weather was bad. Lily was sad, but she understood that sometimes the weather wasn't normal. + +Instead of playing outside, Lily decided to study her favorite book about animals. She loved learning about all the different creatures in the world. As she read, she noticed the wind outside was getting stronger and the rain was coming down harder. Suddenly, there was a loud noise and the power went out. + +Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. She stayed inside and waited for her mom to come back. When her mom finally arrived, she told Lily that a big storm had hit their town and many houses were damaged. Lily's heart sank as she realized that her friends' houses might be ruined too. She wished she could have done something to stop the storm from coming. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a red cap that he always wore. One day, Timmy went on a walk in the woods. He saw a mysterious creature hiding behind a tree. The creature said, "Hello, Timmy! What are you doing here?" Timmy was scared at first, but then he saw that the creature was friendly. They became friends and went on many adventures together. Timmy always wore his red cap on their adventures, and the mysterious creature always made him laugh. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine and feel the warm light on her face. One day, she was walking in the park when she saw a big dog. She didn't know the dog and it looked like it might be a threat to her. + +Lily felt scared and didn't know what to do. She remembered her mom telling her that if she ever felt scared, she should go find someone she knows and trusts. So, she ran to her dad who was nearby and told him about the dog. + +Her dad knew what to do and went to check on the dog. He saw that it was actually a friendly dog who just wanted to play. Lily felt relieved and happy to know that the dog wasn't a threat after all. From then on, she knew that if she ever felt scared, she could always go to someone she knows and trusts for help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books and had a bookshelf full of them. One day, she found a mysterious book at the library. It had a shiny cover and she couldn't wait to read it. + +Lily took the book home and started reading. She smiled as she turned each page, eager to find out what would happen next. But as she got closer to the end, she started to feel scared. The story was about a monster that lived in a bookshelf and came out at night to scare children. + +Lily tried to put the book down, but she couldn't. She had to know what happened. That night, as she lay in bed, she heard a strange noise coming from her bookshelf. She slowly got up and walked over to it. Suddenly, the monster jumped out and scared her so much that she never wanted to read another book again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved music and wanted to play the piano. Her parents bought her an expensive piano to support her dream. Lily practiced every day and became very good at playing the piano. + +One day, Lily's friend came over and saw the piano. She asked Lily if she could play it too. Lily said yes and showed her friend how to play. But her friend was not careful and accidentally broke one of the piano keys. + +Lily was very upset, but her parents told her that accidents happen and it's okay. They also told her that it's important to support her friends and forgive them when they make mistakes. Lily learned that being kind and forgiving is more important than an expensive piano. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved trains very much. He had a toy train that he played with every day. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the store to buy a new train. Timmy saw a train that he really liked, but it was too expensive. + +Timmy said to his mom, "Mommy, can we buy the cheap train instead?" His mom said, "Yes, we can buy the cheap train. It's just as good." So, they bought the cheap train and went home. + +When they got home, Timmy wanted to play with his new train right away. He took his toy train and pretended that it was going on a trip with the new train. Suddenly, Timmy accidentally cut the train track with his scissors. + +Timmy was sad because he couldn't play with his trains anymore. His mom said, "Don't worry Timmy, we can fix the train track and your trains can go on more adventures." Timmy was happy again and continued to play with his trains. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot loved to go for walks with his owner, Tim. Tim always put a leash on Spot before they went outside. One day, Spot saw a big ice cream cone on the ground. He wanted to eat it, but Tim said, "No, Spot! That ice cream will make you sick." + +Spot was sad and said, "But it looks so yummy!" + +Suddenly, the sun came out and the ice cream started to melt. Spot was happy because he didn't have to listen to Tim anymore. But then, the melted ice cream made a noisy sound and Spot got scared. He ran back to Tim and said, "Please, can we go home now? That melted ice cream was too noisy for me!" + +Tim laughed and said, "Okay, Spot. Let's go home and have a treat that won't make you sick." And so, they walked back home together, with Spot happily wagging his tail. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Sally. They loved to play together and have fun. One day, they saw a tall automobile driving down the road. + +"Wow, that car is so tall!" said Timmy. + +"I know, it's amazing!" said Sally. + +Suddenly, they had an idea. They wanted to race their toy cars against each other. + +"Let's race our cars!" said Timmy. + +"Yeah, let's do it!" said Sally. + +They set up a track and raced their cars as fast as they could. Timmy's car won the race, but Sally didn't mind. They both had so much fun playing together. +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 closed her eyes. She started to dream about a big building with wide windows. She saw people walking in and out of the building. + +In her dream, Lily went inside the building and saw many beautiful things. She saw a big clock on the wall and a wide staircase that led to the top of the building. She felt happy and excited to explore the building in her dream. + +When she woke up in the morning, she remembered her dream and told her mommy all about it. Her mommy smiled and said, "That sounds like a wonderful dream, Lily. Maybe one day you will see a building like that in real life." From that day on, Lily loved to dream about big buildings with wide windows. +Once upon a time, there was a big red car. The car drove on the road with lots of other cars. The cars were all different colors, like blue, green, and yellow. The cars had to stop when they saw a red light. That’s called traffic. + +One day, a little girl was walking with her mommy. They saw the big red car and the other cars. The little girl recognized the big red car because it was the same color as her favorite shirt. She said, “Look mommy, it’s the big red car like my shirt!†+ +The mommy smiled and said, “Yes, it is. We have to be careful and watch for traffic when we cross the road.†The little girl held her mommy’s hand and they crossed the road safely. They waved to the big red car as it drove by. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to visit her grandma in the forest. Grandma was making soup and Lily wanted to help. "Can I stir the soup, please?" asked Lily. "Of course, dear," said grandma. + +Lily stirred the soup with a big spoon. Suddenly, she found a mystery in the soup. "Grandma, what is this?" asked Lily. "It's a wise old carrot," said grandma. "It will make the soup taste even better." + +Lily was happy to have found the mystery carrot and felt wise for helping her grandma. They sat down to eat the soup and enjoyed it very much. "This soup is delicious, grandma," said Lily. "Thank you for letting me stir." +Once upon a time, there was a big castle. It was very old and had lots of stones. The castle was so old that it was called "ancient". A little girl named Lily went to visit the castle. She saw a man who was wearing a hat. The man was doing magic tricks. He had a magic wand and made things disappear. Lily was amazed and she nodded her head to show that she liked the magic. The man smiled and gave her a little toy as a gift. Lily was very happy and said thank you to the man. She went back home and told her parents all about the ancient castle and the magic tricks. They were very proud of her. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was nervous because he had to show his mom something. He went to his room to find the sheet that he needed to show her. + +Timmy looked all around his room, but he couldn't find the sheet. He started to feel more nervous. Suddenly, he saw his favorite teddy bear holding the sheet in his paws. Timmy was so happy that he hugged his teddy bear tightly. + +With his teddy bear by his side, Timmy walked confidently to his mom and showed her the sheet. She was so proud of him and gave him a big hug. From that day on, Timmy wasn't nervous to show his mom anything. He knew that he could always count on his teddy bear to help him find what he needed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play dress-up. One day, she found a mysterious box in her room. She opened it and found a beautiful crown inside. Lily was so excited to try it on. + +She ran to her mom and said, "Look, Mommy! I found a crown! Can I wear it?" + +Her mom said, "Of course, Lily! You look like a princess!" + +Lily put on the crown and danced around the room. She felt like a real princess. Her mom said, "You look so beautiful, Lily. You are the queen of our house!" + +Lily was so happy and excited to wear her crown. She wore it all day and even wore it to bed. She dreamed of being a princess and ruling over a magical kingdom. From that day on, Lily knew that anything was possible with her mysterious crown. +Once upon a time, there were two crabs who lived by the sea. They were friends, but sometimes they would quarrel. One day, they were walking on the beach when they saw a shiny shell. They both wanted it, but they couldn't decide who would keep it. They started to argue and then they began to fight. + +One of the crabs was very angry and called the other one stupid. The stupid crab got so upset that he ran away and didn't come back. The angry crab felt bad, but it was too late. He never saw his friend again. + +The angry crab realized that he had lost his friend over something so silly. He felt very sad and lonely. From that day on, he always remembered to be kind and not to quarrel with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to help her mommy cook on the stove. One day, they were making yummy pancakes for breakfast. Lily helped mix the batter and watched as her mommy cooked them on the stove. + +But then, Lily accidentally knocked over the syrup bottle and it spilled all over the pancakes! Her mommy said they were still tasty, but Lily didn't think so. She wished she could reverse time and not make the mess. + +Suddenly, Lily had an idea! She remembered her mommy had some extra batter left over. She asked if they could make more pancakes and her mommy said yes. This time, Lily was extra careful and didn't spill anything. They cooked the pancakes on the stove and they were even tastier than before! Lily was so happy she could reverse the mess she made. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and run around, but he had a problem. His foot hurt a lot when he ran. His mom took him to the doctor, who said Timmy needed a special shoe to help his foot feel better. + +The next day, Timmy's mom took him to the shoe store. They found a shoe that would help Timmy's foot, but it was in a box. Timmy wanted to try it on, but the box was closed. He asked his mom to open it, but she couldn't. The box was rough and hard to open. + +Timmy was sad because he couldn't try on the shoe. He sat on the floor and cried. Just then, a kind man who worked at the store came over and opened the box for Timmy. Timmy was so happy! He tried on the shoe and it felt much better. Timmy and his mom thanked the man and left the store with a smile on their faces. +Once upon a time, there was a little mole who lived in a hole. He liked to dig in the dirt and eat worms. One day, he found a shiny rock and wanted to make it even shinier. So, he asked his friend, a kind bird, if she could help him polish the rock. The bird agreed and they worked together to make the rock sparkle. + +As they were polishing the rock, a rude fox came by and tried to take it away from them. But the little mole and the kind bird stood up to the fox and told him to go away. The fox was scared and ran off. The little mole and the kind bird felt proud of themselves for being brave and protecting their shiny rock. + +From that day on, the little mole kept the shiny rock in his hole and would often polish it with his friend, the kind bird. They were happy and content knowing that they had each other and their shiny rock. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but her room was always messy. One day, her mom came in and said, "Lily, let's organize your toys so you can find them easily." + +Lily replied, "Okay, mommy. I want to put my navy doll with my other dolls." + +As they were organizing, Lily's tummy started to rumble. "Mommy, I'm hungry. Can we take a break and get a snack?" + +"Sure, Lily. Let's go to the kitchen and get some cookies," said her mom. + +After they had a snack, they went back to organizing. Lily was happy because now she could find all her toys easily. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for helping me organize my toys, mommy." +Once upon a time, there was a guard who watched over a big castle. He was very successful and always kept the castle safe. One day, a sneaky thief wanted to steal the treasure inside the castle. The guard didn't know it yet, but the thief was planning to sneak in at night. + +That night, the thief climbed up the castle wall and tried to lean over to grab the treasure. But the guard heard a noise and quickly ran to catch the thief. The thief tried to run away, but the guard caught him and put him in jail. + +Everyone was happy and thought the guard was the best. But the thief was not happy and wanted to get revenge. One day, he escaped from jail and went back to the castle. He snuck up on the guard and attacked him. The guard was hurt and couldn't fight back. The thief stole the treasure and ran away. The guard was very sad and everyone in the castle was upset. They never saw the thief again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around in the park. One day, Lily's mom made her some hot soup for lunch. + +Lily was so excited to eat the soup, but it was too hot! She tried to blow on it, but it was still too hot. Suddenly, she had an idea. She squeezed some cold water from her water bottle into the soup to cool it down. + +Lily felt very lucky that she thought of this. She was able to eat her soup without burning her tongue. Her mom was proud of her for being so clever. The moral of the story is that sometimes we need to think outside the box to solve our problems. +Once upon a time, there was a fireman named Max. Max was very strong and flexible. He could climb ladders and carry heavy things. One day, Max's fire station ran out of water. Water is important for putting out fires. Max knew he had to do something to supply the station with more water. He asked his friends to help him. They all worked together to bring water to the station. Max was happy because he knew he had helped keep the town safe from fires. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a funny cat named Mittens. One day, Lily went to her bedroom to play with Mittens. Mittens was sleeping on the bed. Lily wanted to play with Mittens, but he didn't want to play. So, she asked him why he didn't want to play. Mittens just shrugged his shoulders and went back to sleep. Lily thought it was funny how Mittens didn't want to play. She decided to play by herself and had fun anyway. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was feeling sick and had to take medicine. He didn't like the medicine because it tasted yucky. After he took the medicine, he felt very uncomfortable and couldn't sleep. + +He tried to close his eyes and count sheep, but it didn't work. He felt hot and cold at the same time. His mommy tried to help him by giving him a glass of water and a hug, but it didn't help. Timmy was still uncomfortable and couldn't sleep. + +Sadly, Timmy's sickness got worse and he had to go to the hospital. The doctors tried to help him, but it was too late. Timmy passed away and went to sleep forever. His mommy was very sad and missed him very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up and pretend she was a princess. One day, she went to her closet to find a pretty dress to wear. As she looked through her clothes, she found a charming pink dress that sparkled in the light. + +Excited to wear her new dress, Lily went outside to play. As she was playing, she met a new friend named Jack. Jack was a friendly boy who liked to play games too. Lily was happy to meet Jack and they quickly became friends. + +Lily and Jack played together all afternoon, laughing and having fun. When it was time for Jack to go home, Lily said goodbye and went back inside. She hung her charming pink dress back up in her closet, feeling happy that she had made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little fox named Red. Red liked to play in the forest and chase after colorful butterflies. One day, Red saw a big, scary wolf. The wolf wanted to eat Red for his lunch. + +Red was very scared and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, Red had an idea. He remembered he had a slingshot that his dad had given him. Red took out his slingshot and shot a rock at the wolf. The rock hit the wolf and the wolf ran away. + +Red felt very proud of himself for being so brave. He went back to playing with the colorful butterflies and felt happy that he had saved himself from the scary wolf. From that day on, Red always carried his slingshot with him, just in case he needed to shoot again. +Once upon a time, there was a big fat cat named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to eat pizza, but she couldn't stand up because she was too heavy. + +One day, Fluffy saw a little mouse named Mickey who was eating a slice of pizza. "Hey Mickey, can I have a piece of pizza?" Fluffy asked. + +Mickey looked up and saw the big fat cat. He was scared and said, "No, sorry Fluffy, this pizza is just for me." + +Fluffy was sad and said, "But I really love pizza, and I can't stand up to get my own." + +Mickey felt bad for Fluffy and said, "Okay, I'll share my pizza with you. We can eat it together." + +So, Fluffy and Mickey sat down and ate the pizza together. Fluffy was so happy that she could finally eat pizza again, and Mickey was happy to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who lived in a green house. One day, Lily went to the forest to play. While she was running, she saw a big, scary wolf. + +"Hello, little girl," said the wolf. "What are you doing in my forest?" + +"I'm playing," replied Lily. "I like to run and play in the forest." + +"Well, be careful," warned the wolf. "I might eat you up." + +Lily was scared, but she remembered her mommy's advice. "If you see a wolf, run away as fast as you can!" So, Lily ran back to her green house and told her mommy about the wolf. From that day on, Lily never went to the forest alone again. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat wheat. But his mommy didn't allow him to eat too much wheat because it would make his tummy hurt. One day, Benny snuck into the garden and ate a lot of wheat. His tummy hurt so much that he couldn't play with his friends. Benny learned that it's important to listen to his mommy and not eat too much wheat. From then on, he only ate a little bit of wheat and his tummy felt much better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to write poems. She wrote a good poem about her cat and was very proud of it. Her mom said it was beautiful and encouraged her to write more. + +One day, Lily's friend Timmy came over and saw her poem. He said it was not good and laughed at her. Lily felt sad and wanted to stop writing poems. But her mom told her that everyone has different opinions and that she should not let others manage her feelings. + +Lily realized that it was important to believe in herself and her own talents. She continued to write more poems and even won a prize for one of them. The moral of the story is to always believe in yourself and not let others manage your dreams. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Quack. Quack loved to play in the pond with his friends. One day, Quack saw a weird bug flying around him. "Hey, what are you?" asked Quack. "I am a butterfly," said the bug. "Can I play with you and your friends?" asked the butterfly. "Sure!" said Quack. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a farmer with a big spray bottle. "Oh no! We have to hide!" said Quack. They quickly swam to the other side of the pond. "Phew, that was close," said Quack. "Thanks for playing with us, butterfly. You're a great friend." The butterfly smiled and said, "Thanks, Quack. I had a lot of fun playing with you too." And from that day on, Quack and the butterfly played together every day in the pond. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Ben. Ben was always running around and playing with his friends. One day, while playing, Ben saw a little bird that had fallen from its nest. The bird was hurt and couldn't fly. Ben felt sad for the bird and wanted to help. + +Ben knew he had to be careful, so he knelt down beside the bird. He was alert and watched out for any danger. He gently picked up the bird and brought it to his mother. Ben's mother knew what to do and took care of the bird until it was better. + +Ben learned that it's important to help others when they need it. Even though it might be scary, we should always be alert and careful. And sometimes, all it takes is a simple act of kindness, like kneeling down beside someone in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Tweet. Tweet was very friendly and loved to make new friends. One day, Tweet was flying around in the forest when he saw a little squirrel named Nutty. + +"Hello there, Nutty! Would you like to be friends?" asked Tweet. + +"Oh yes, I would love that!" replied Nutty. + +Tweet and Nutty became great friends and decided to go on an adventure together. They marched through the forest, singing songs and collecting twigs for Nutty's home. + +As they were walking, they saw a big bear coming towards them. Nutty got scared and ran up a tree, but Tweet stayed brave and spoke to the bear. + +"Hello Mr. Bear, we are just collecting twigs for Nutty's home. Would you like to help us?" asked Tweet. + +The bear was surprised by Tweet's friendly words and decided to help them. They all marched together and collected lots of twigs for Nutty's home. From that day on, they were all great friends and went on many more adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a big fish named Fred. Fred was enormous! He lived in a pond with his fish friends. One day, Fred decided to dive deep into the pond to find some tasty food. + +As he swam through the water, he felt a sharp pain in his side. He had a stitch! Poor Fred had to stop swimming and rest for a while. + +After a few minutes, Fred felt better and decided to continue his search for food. He dove down again and found a delicious worm to eat. Fred was happy and swam back to his fish friends to share his food with them. They all had a great time swimming and playing together in the pond. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a team of animals. They were friends and they loved to play together. They liked to run, jump and swim in the river. But one day, they wanted to build a house to stay warm during the winter. They needed a good design for the house. + +The team decided to ask a wise old owl for help. The owl had a great design for the house. He said they needed a big fireplace to keep the house warm. The team worked together to build the house. They used wood, nails and hammers. It was hard work, but they did it together. + +Finally, the house was done and it was warm and cozy inside. The team was happy and proud of their work. They sat by the fireplace and told stories. They were grateful for their friendship and for the wise owl's design. They knew that they could do anything if they worked together. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little bear named Benny. Benny loved to play in the mud and get all dirty. One day, his momma bear told him it was time to wash up for dinner. Benny didn't want to, but he knew he had to listen to his momma. + +Benny went to the river and splashed around in the water. He used soap to wash his fur and scrubbed himself clean. Then, he went back to his cave where his momma had a folder full of clean clothes for him to wear. + +Benny put on his clean clothes and felt so much better. He realized that washing up wasn't so bad after all. From then on, Benny made sure to wash up before dinner every day, just like his momma taught him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a very good friend named True. They loved to play together every day. One day, Lily decided to invite True to a picnic in the park. + +Lily packed a basket full of yummy sandwiches, fruit, and a bright red apple. When they got to the park, they found a cozy spot under a big tree. They sat down and started to eat their picnic. + +True looked at Lily and said, "This is the best picnic ever! Thank you for inviting me." Lily smiled and said, "I'm so glad you came. We always have fun together." They continued to eat and play in the park until it was time to go home. From that day on, they had many more picnics together and their friendship grew stronger. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play by the river. One day, she saw a big raft floating downstream. It was so attractive with its bright colors and Lily wanted to ride on it. + +Lily called out to the raft, "Hello! Can I ride on you please?" + +The raft replied, "Of course you can! Hop on!" + +Lily climbed onto the raft and they floated down the river together. She loved the feeling of the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. As they floated, Lily said to the raft, "I love you, you're my new friend." + +The raft replied, "I love you too, Lily. Let's be friends forever!" And they continued their journey down the river, happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie had a very big nose and a big, round body. One day, Ellie was walking in the jungle when she saw a little bird. The little bird was chirping and hopping around. + +Ellie asked the bird, "What are you doing?" + +"I'm trying to complete my nest," said the bird. "But I need some sticks." + +Ellie felt sorry for the little bird and said, "I can help you. I have a big trunk and I can get you some sticks." + +The little bird was very happy and thanked Ellie. Ellie used her trunk to get some sticks and gave them to the bird. The bird used the sticks to complete her nest. + +After that, the little bird and Ellie became friends. The little bird would often sit on Ellie's bald head and sing songs. Ellie was very happy to have a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing in the garden and looking for bugs. One day, she found a little bug that was stuck on a rock. The bug was sad and asked Lily for help. + +Lily picked up the bug and put it on a clean leaf. The bug was happy and said, "Thank you, Lily! You are so kind." Lily smiled and said, "You're welcome, little bug. It's important to help others." + +From that day on, Lily always looked for bugs in the garden and helped them when they were stuck. She learned that even the smallest creatures need our help sometimes. And that made her very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in the park. One day, she met a kind soldier who was sitting on a bench. He smiled at her and they started to talk. + +The soldier promised Lily that he would always protect her and keep her safe. Lily was happy and felt very important. The soldier told her that he was available to help her anytime she needed him. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a little boy crying because he had lost his toy. She ran to the soldier and asked for his help. The soldier quickly got up and went to look for the toy. After a few minutes, he found it and gave it back to the little boy, who stopped crying and smiled. + +Lily learned that soldiers are kind and helpful and that they keep their promises. She also learned that it's important to help others when they need it. From that day on, Lily always looked for ways to help others, just like the kind soldier had helped her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went for a walk in the park with her mommy. They saw many trees, flowers, and birds. Lily loved nature and the pretty colors all around her. Suddenly, she saw a butterfly with pale wings. She wanted to hold it, but it flew away too fast. Lily was sad, but her mommy hugged her and said they could try again next time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to fly on planes. She would always look out the window and watch the clouds go by. One day, Lily and her mom were on a plane going on vacation. Lily was so excited that she couldn't sit still. + +"Mommy, when are we going to be there?" Lily asked. + +"In a little while, sweetie. Just relax and enjoy the ride," her mom replied. + +Lily tried to relax, but she was too excited. Suddenly, the plane started to shake and make loud noises. Lily got scared and started to cry. + +"Don't worry, Lily. It's just turbulence. The plane is still safe," her mom said, trying to calm her down. + +After a few minutes, the shaking stopped and the plane was back to normal. Lily felt guilty for being scared and not listening to her mom's advice to relax. From then on, she promised to always trust her mom and enjoy the plane ride, no matter what happened. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bike outside, but it had been raining a lot and there were big puddles on the ground. Lily's bike was too weak to go through the puddles, so she had to walk it instead. + +One day, Lily saw a big puddle that she really wanted to ride through. She tried to ride her bike through it, but it was too weak and got stuck. Lily was sad, but then she had an idea. She took off her shoes and jumped into the puddle. + +Lily splashed around in the puddle and had so much fun! She realized that sometimes it's okay to walk instead of ride, and that jumping in puddles can be just as fun as riding a bike. From then on, Lily didn't mind if her bike was too weak for puddles because she knew she could always jump in them instead. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Max who loved to play with his blue toy car. One day, Max's mom asked him to help carry a piece of bread to his grandma's house. Max was happy to help, so he took the piece of bread and walked down the street. + +As Max was walking, he saw a little bird with a broken wing. Max felt sad for the bird, so he gently picked it up and carried it in his hands. The bird was so light that Max didn't even drop the piece of bread. + +When Max arrived at his grandma's house, she was very happy to see him. She gave Max a big hug and thanked him for bringing the piece of bread. Max was proud of himself for helping his mom and grandma, and he was also happy that he could carry the little bird to safety. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat tasty snacks, especially cookies. One day, her mom baked a batch of cookies and told Lily not to eat too many because they were very sweet. + +Lily sat down at the table to eat one cookie. She took a big bite and felt a pain in her heart. She didn't know what was happening, but it hurt a lot. + +Her mom quickly realized that Lily had eaten too many cookies and her tummy was hurting. She helped Lily to seat on the couch and gave her some water to drink. After a while, Lily's tummy felt better and her heart stopped hurting. From that day on, Lily learned to listen to her mom and not eat too many tasty snacks at once. +Once upon a time, a little dog named Max was feeling lonely. He wanted to go for a walk, but his owner was busy designing a new toy. Max barked, "Can we go for a walk now?" + +His owner replied, "Not yet, Max. I need to finish designing this toy first." + +Max waited patiently, but he was getting more and more lonely. Finally, his owner finished the toy and they went for a walk. But on the way, they met a big, scary dog who chased them. Max ran and ran, but he couldn't keep up with his owner. He got lost and couldn't find his way home. Max was very sad and lonely without his owner. +Once upon a time, there was a little gray rabbit. The rabbit lived in a forest with many other animals. One day, the rabbit saw a big, tough wolf who was very hungry. The wolf wanted to eat the rabbit for lunch. + +The rabbit was scared and ran away as fast as he could. But then the rabbit stopped and thought to himself, "I should not be afraid. I have the power to permit the wolf to be my friend." + +So the rabbit went back to the wolf and said, "Mr. Wolf, please do not eat me. Instead, let's be friends and play together." The wolf was surprised by the rabbit's kindness and agreed to be friends. + +From that day on, the rabbit and the wolf played together every day. The other animals in the forest were amazed at how the rabbit had turned a tough situation into a happy one. The moral of the story is that being kind and brave can permit us to make new friends and overcome our fears. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside when the sun was shining bright. But his mom always said, "Timmy, you need to wear your sunglasses to protect your eyes from the sun." + +One day, Timmy went outside to play without his sunglasses. He was too busy playing and forgot to put them on. His mom saw him and said, "Timmy, I don't permit you to play outside without your sunglasses. Please go back inside and get them." + +But Timmy didn't listen. He continued to play outside without his sunglasses. As the day went on, Timmy's eyes started to hurt. He couldn't see very well and his mom had to take him to the doctor. The doctor said that Timmy's eyes were damaged and he needed to wear glasses for the rest of his life. + +Timmy was sad that he didn't listen to his mom and wear his sunglasses. From that day on, he always wore them outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little car named Red. Red loved to zoom around the town and explore new places. One day, Red ran out of fuel and couldn't move anymore. Red felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, Red saw a little girl walking by. Red asked the girl for help and she brought some fuel for Red. Red was so happy and thanked the girl. But then, it started to rain and Red got all wet. Red felt sad again and didn't want to move anymore. + +The little girl saw that Red was sad and wet. She took out a towel and wiped Red dry. Red felt so much better and thanked the girl again. Red learned that it's important to ask for help when you need it and to always be grateful for the help you receive. +Once upon a time, there was a giant who lived in a big castle. He was very old, so people called him an elderly giant. One day, he was walking in the forest when he saw a little bird. The giant wanted to pick up the bird, but he accidentally dropped it. The bird fell down and got hurt. + +The giant felt very sad and wanted to help the bird. He took the bird to his castle and tried his best to make it feel better. But the bird was very sick and couldn't get better. The giant felt very sad and cried a lot. + +Eventually, the bird died and the giant felt even more sad. He realized that he made a big mistake by trying to pick up the little bird. From that day on, the giant promised to be more careful and never drop anything again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine and pick daisies. One day, she saw a big race happening in her town. She felt excited and wanted to join in. + +Lily practiced running every day and felt proud of herself. On the day of the race, she ran as fast as she could and won! She was so happy and felt even more proud of herself. + +But then, she saw her friend who didn't win the race. Her friend looked sad and Lily felt bad. She realized that winning isn't everything and it's important to be kind to others. So, she gave her friend a daisy and they hugged. From that day on, Lily knew that being kind was more important than winning. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a beautiful mirror in her room. One day, Lily's little brother came into her room and accidentally broke the mirror. Lily was very upset and started to cry. + +Her brother said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to break your mirror." + +Lily replied, "It's okay, but now my mirror is gone. It disappeared!" + +Her brother felt ashamed and said, "I'm sorry again, Lily. I will try to make it up to you." + +Lily forgave her brother and they hugged. From that day on, they learned to be more careful with each other's things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, her mom gave her a pair of sunglasses to wear. Lily was happy because the sunglasses made her look cool. + +As she was playing outside, she saw her friend, Timmy. Timmy was crying because he lost his toy. Lily asked him what was wrong and he told her about his lost toy. Lily said, "Don't worry Timmy, let's look for it together." + +They looked and looked but couldn't find the toy. Lily said, "Let's lay down and take a break." They both laid down on the grass and looked up at the sky. Lily said, "It's so calm and peaceful here." + +Suddenly, they saw the toy stuck in a tree. Lily climbed up and got the toy for Timmy. He was so happy and thanked Lily. Lily said, "It's always better to help others. That's the moral of the story." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with crystals and had a big collection. One day, her bossy big brother came in and said he wanted to play with her crystals too. Lily didn't want to share because she was scared he would break them. + +But then, her brother had an idea. He said they could add his toy cars to the crystal collection and make a cool new game. Lily thought about it and decided it sounded like fun. So, they added the cars to the crystals and made a racetrack. + +They played for hours and had so much fun together. Lily learned that sometimes sharing and adding new things can make things even better. And her brother learned that being bossy doesn't always work out. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom said to her, "Lily, it's time to take a bath." + +Lily didn't want to take a bath because it was gloomy outside and she wanted to play. But her mom said, "You need to bathe so you can be clean and healthy." + +Lily went to the bathroom and her mom helped her wash her hands. "These hands are important, Lily," her mom said. "You use them to play, eat, and explore the world." + +Lily smiled and said, "I like my hands." After her bath, Lily felt refreshed and happy. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for helping me bathe." +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. He loved to play in the park with his friends. One day, he found a big bone and he was so happy. He ran around the park with the bone in his mouth, showing it to everyone. + +Suddenly, a jealous dog named Max appeared. Max said, "I want that bone! Give it to me, Spot!" But Spot didn't want to give his bone away. He said, "No, Max. This bone is mine. I found it fair and square." + +Max was very angry and started to bark loudly. Spot didn't want to fight, so he ran away with his bone. He went home and ate the bone all by himself. He was very happy and proud of his bone. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy bird. The bird loved to fly high in the sky and sing cheerful songs. One day, the bird saw a berry bush. The bird flew down to the bush and ate some delicious berries. The bird felt so happy and cheerful after eating the berries. From that day on, the bird would always fly to the berry bush to eat the yummy berries. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a playful dog named Max. Max loved to run and jump outside in the grass. One day, Max saw a butterfly and started to chase it. He ran and ran until he had to stop and sneeze. + +Max's owner, Sarah, picked him up and brought him inside. She gave him a treat and cuddled with him. Sarah noticed that Max had been sneezing a lot lately. She took him to the vet, who said that Max had allergies and needed medicine. + +After a year of taking his medicine, Max felt much better. He could run and play without sneezing all the time. Max and Sarah had many happy years together, enjoying the sunshine and playing in the grass. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to bake with her mom. One day, they decided to make a cake for Lily's grandma. Lily was so excited and proud to help her mom make the cake. + +As they were mixing the ingredients, Lily accidentally tripped and spilled some flour on the floor. Her mom got upset and scolded her, but Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. She wanted to help her mom and make her proud again. + +So, she asked her mom, "Can I stir the batter now?" Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, you can!" Lily stirred the batter with all her might, and soon the cake was ready to go in the oven. + +When they finally took the cake out of the oven, it looked and smelled delicious. Lily's mom tasted a piece and said, "Wow! This cake is so good! I'm proud of you, Lily." Lily smiled and felt happy again. She knew that even if she made a mistake, she could always do something to make things better. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the gym to play with his friends. One day, Timmy's friend brought a smooth ball to play with. Timmy wanted to play with the smooth ball too, but his friend said no. + +Timmy felt sad and didn't know what to do. He wanted to play with the smooth ball so badly. Timmy decided to ask his friend again if he could play with the smooth ball. This time, Timmy's friend said yes! + +Timmy was so happy that he got to play with the smooth ball. He had so much fun at the gym with his friends. Even though there was a little conflict at first, Timmy was able to solve it and have a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to reach the stars in the sky, but they were too high up. She saw a ladder and thought it could help her reach the stars. + +Lily climbed the ladder, but it was too heavy for her. Suddenly, a light shone down on her and a kind man appeared. He said, "Lily, it's not safe to climb this ladder by yourself. You could get hurt. Let me help you." + +Lily learned that it's okay to want things, but sometimes we need help from others to achieve our dreams. She thanked the man and went home, happy to have learned a valuable lesson. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean his room. Timmy didn't want to clean his room and said he would do it later. Timmy's mom went to work and Timmy remained playing with his toys. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom came back and saw that Timmy's room was still messy. She asked Timmy if he cleaned his room and he said no. Timmy's mom was upset and told Timmy he was guilty of not doing what he was told. Timmy felt bad and knew he should have cleaned his room. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to listen to your parents and do what they ask. If you don't, you might feel guilty and that's not a good feeling. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very excited because he had a new vase. The vase was big and fat, and it was his favorite thing in the whole world. + +But one day, Timmy's little sister accidentally knocked over the vase. Timmy watched in horror as it fell to the ground and shattered into a million tiny pieces. He struggled to hold back his tears as he looked at the mess on the floor. + +Timmy's sister felt really bad, and she didn't know what to do. But Timmy knew that accidents happen, and he forgave his sister. Together, they cleaned up the mess and promised to be more careful in the future. And even though the vase was gone, Timmy was happy because he had his sister by his side. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, she saw her friend Billy with an empty jug. + +Lily asked, "What happened to your jug, Billy?" + +"I dropped it and it broke," Billy replied with a sad face. + +Lily felt bad for Billy and wanted to help. She thought for a moment and said, "I have a jug at home. I can pass it to you so you can use it." + +Billy's face lit up with happiness and he said, "Thank you, Lily. You're a great friend!" + +Lily smiled and said, "No problem, Billy. Friends help each other." She ran home to get her jug and passed it to Billy. They both played happily with their jugs all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, especially with his friends. One day, Timmy found a cricket in his backyard. The cricket was jumping and making a lot of noise. + +Timmy's mom saw him playing with the cricket and said, "Timmy, you can't keep the cricket inside. It needs to be outside in the grass where it can be free." + +Timmy was sad but he knew his mom was right. "Okay, Mom. I'll put the cricket back outside," he said. + +As Timmy was putting the cricket back in the grass, his friend Billy came over. "Hey Timmy, what are you doing?" asked Billy. + +"I found a cricket but my mom won't permit me to keep it inside," Timmy replied. + +Billy looked at the restless cricket jumping around in the grass. "Let's play tag instead," he suggested. + +Timmy smiled and they ran off to play together, leaving the cricket to enjoy its freedom in the grass. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside in the dirt. One day, she found a pale worm. She picked it up and held it in her hand. + +Lily played with the worm for a while, but then she had to go inside for dinner. She didn't want to leave the worm outside, so she put it in a jar and brought it inside with her. + +The next day, Lily forgot about the worm. She went outside to play, but she didn't remember to bring the worm with her. She played all day and had lots of fun, but when she went back inside, she remembered the worm. She felt bad that she had left it in the jar all day. + +Lily went to the jar and looked inside. The worm was still there, but it looked a little pale. Lily remembered that worms like to be outside in the dirt, so she took the worm back outside and put it in the ground. The worm wriggled happily in the dirt, and Lily felt happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a baby named Lily. Lily was very important to her family. One day, Lily's mom and dad were talking about something important. Lily wanted to hear what they were saying, but she couldn't understand their words. She asked, "What you talking about?" + +Her mom and dad smiled and said, "We are talking about how much we love you. You are so important to us." Lily felt happy to hear that. She hugged her mom and dad and said, "I love you too." + +The moral of the story is that even if you don't understand what grown-ups are saying, you can always ask them to explain. And it's important to tell the people you love how much you care about them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, her family decided to go on a trip to the beach. Lily was so excited! She helped her mom pack all of their things into the car. + +When they arrived, the sun was shining and the waves were crashing on the shore. Lily saw a big, graceful seagull flying overhead. She waved and said, "Welcome to the beach, Mr. Seagull!" + +Lily and her family spent the day building sandcastles, collecting seashells, and swimming in the ocean. When it was time to go home, Lily helped pack up all of their things again. She was tired but happy from the fun day they had at the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird with big, beautiful wings. One day, the little bird flew too high and hurt her wing. She couldn't fly anymore and felt very sad. + +A little girl saw the bird and asked, "What happened to you?" The bird replied, "I hurt my wing and now I can't fly." + +The little girl felt lucky because she knew how to help the bird. She gently picked up the bird and said, "Don't worry, I'll keep you safe and take care of you until your wing is better." + +Days passed and the little bird's wing healed. She was able to fly again and felt grateful to the little girl who helped her. The moral of the story is that it's important to help others when they need it, and they may be able to help you in return. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite toy, a little teddy bear named Teddy. One day, Teddy was missing! Lily looked everywhere but she couldn't find him. + +Lily's mom asked her, "Lily, did you behave well today?" + +Lily said, "No, I was angry because Teddy is gone." + +Mom said, "Let's switch the toy box and see if Teddy is there." + +Lily switched the toy box and found Teddy! She was so happy and said, "Thank you, Mommy! I will behave well from now on." +Once upon a time, there was a farmer who had a big ranch. His ranch was amazing because it had many animals like cows, horses, and chickens. The farmer loved his ranch very much because he owned it. + +One day, the farmer saw a little girl walking by his ranch. She looked very sad, so he asked her what was wrong. The little girl said she had lost her puppy and didn't know where to find it. The farmer wanted to help, so he let the little girl search for her puppy on his ranch. + +The little girl was amazed by all the animals on the ranch. She searched and searched, and finally found her puppy playing with the cows. She was so happy and thanked the farmer for letting her search on his amazing ranch. The farmer was happy too, because he owned the ranch and could share it with others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a red dress that she loved to wear. One day, she was playing in her room when she saw a curtain. The curtain was red too! Lily was so happy to see it. She ran over to the curtain and touched it. Then, she looked up and saw her mom. Her mom smiled and nodded at her. Lily smiled back and felt very happy. +Ben and Lily were playing in the farm with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and catch it. Sometimes the ball went too far and they had to run after it. + +One time, the ball rolled near the chicken coop. Ben ran to get it, but he saw a big chicken sitting on the ball. The chicken looked serious and angry. It clucked loudly and pecked at the ball. + +"Hey, chicken, that's our ball!" Ben shouted. "Give it back!" + +The chicken did not listen. It flapped its wings and scratched the ball with its feet. + +Lily came to help Ben. She tried to talk to the chicken nicely. + +"Please, chicken, can we have our ball? We want to play with it. You can have some corn instead." + +The chicken did not care. It kept clucking and pecking at the ball. + +Ben and Lily were sad and mad. They did not know what to do. They looked around for help. + +They saw their dad coming from the barn. He had a bucket of corn in his hand. He saw the chicken and the ball. + +"Hey, what's going on here?" he asked. + +"Dad, the chicken took our ball and won't give it back!" Ben said. + +"That's not nice, chicken. Let go of the ball," dad said. + +He threw some corn on the ground near the chicken coop. The chicken saw the corn and smelled it. It liked corn more than the ball. It left the ball and ran to the corn. + +Ben and Lily were happy. They grabbed the ball and thanked their dad. + +"Good job, kids. You were brave and polite. Now you can play with your ball again. But be careful not to kick it too hard or too far," dad said. + +He smiled and went back to the barn. + +Ben and Lily hugged each other and kicked the ball. They had fun and stayed away from the chicken. +Lily was a nosy girl who liked to look at other people's things. One day, she saw a big box in her grandma's room. She wanted to see what was inside, so she opened it when grandma was not there. + +The box was full of old things, like clothes, books, and toys. Lily saw a doll with a blue dress and long hair. She thought it was pretty, so she took it out and played with it. She did not remember to put it back. + +When grandma came back, she saw the box was open and the doll was gone. She was very sad, because the doll was a gift from her mom when she was a little girl. She asked Lily if she knew where the doll was. + +Lily felt bad, because she knew she did something wrong. She said sorry to grandma and gave her the doll. She said she liked the doll, but she should have asked first. + +Grandma hugged Lily and thanked her for being honest. She said she was not angry, but she wanted Lily to remember to respect other people's things. She said she could share the doll with Lily, if Lily promised to be careful and kind. + +Lily nodded and said she would. She learned that being nosy can hurt other people's feelings, and that being honest can make them happy. She and grandma played with the doll together, and had a lot of fun. +Sam and Mia are best friends. They like to play with toys and make jokes. One day, they find a big book with many pictures. The book is about the universe. The universe is everything that is outside the earth. It has stars, planets, moons and rockets. + +"Wow, look at this!" Sam says, pointing to a page. "This is a rocket. It can fly very fast and go to other planets. I want to ride a rocket someday." + +"That is impressive," Mia says, nodding. "But I like this more." She shows Sam another page. "This is a star. It is very bright and beautiful. It can make wishes come true. I want to touch a star someday." + +Sam and Mia smile at each other. They have different dreams, but they are still friends. They decide to make a joke. They take some paper and crayons and draw their own rockets and stars. Then they stick them on the wall with tape. + +"Look, we made our own universe!" Sam says, laughing. + +"That is funny," Mia says, laughing too. "But don't forget, our universe is not real. It is only a joke." + +They hug each other and keep playing. They are happy. They love the universe and they love jokes. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to dig in the sand and look for shiny things. Sometimes they found coins or buttons or shells. But today they found something very special. It was a gem! + +"Wow, look at this!" Anna said, holding up the gem. It was blue and sparkly and smooth. "It's so pretty!" + +"Let me see!" Ben said, reaching for the gem. He wanted to hold it too. But Anna did not want to share. She pulled the gem away from Ben. "No, it's mine! I found it first!" + +Ben was angry and sad. He tried to grab the gem from Anna, but she was too fast. She ran away from him, holding the gem tight. Ben started to cry. He wanted the gem too. He thought it was not fair. + +A lady saw Ben crying. She came over to him and asked what was wrong. Ben told her about the gem and Anna. The lady smiled and said, "Don't cry, Ben. There are more gems in the world. Maybe you can find another one. Or maybe you can ask Anna nicely to share with you. Sharing is good, you know. It makes you and your friend happy." + +Ben wiped his tears and nodded. He decided to try to be nice to Anna. He walked over to her and said, "Anna, I'm sorry I tried to take your gem. It's very pretty. Can I please see it for a moment? I won't keep it. I just want to look at it." + +Anna was surprised by Ben's words. She felt a little sorry for him. She saw that he was not crying anymore. She thought maybe sharing was not so bad. She said, "Okay, Ben. You can see my gem. But be careful. It's very special." + +She handed the gem to Ben. He smiled and thanked her. He looked at the gem closely. He saw that it was flexible. He could bend it and twist it and make it change shape. He showed Anna what he could do. She was amazed. She said, "Wow, that's cool! How do you do that?" + +Ben said, "I don't know. It's just flexible. Maybe it's magic. Do you want to try?" + +Anna nodded. She took the gem from Ben and tried to bend it and twist it. She could do it too. She said, "This is fun! We can make different shapes with the gem. Look, I made a star!" + +Ben said, "And I made a heart!" + +They laughed and played with the gem together. They forgot about fighting. They were happy. They learned that sharing was better than keeping. They learned that the gem was more fun when they were flexible. They learned that they were friends. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play on the farm. One day, they saw a black mule in the barn. The mule had big ears and a long tail. Tom and Lily wanted to pet the mule, but they were afraid. + +"Can we touch the mule?" Tom asked Lily. + +"I don't know. Maybe we should ask Dad first," Lily said. + +They ran to find Dad, who was working in the field. They told him about the black mule in the barn. + +"That's Molly, the new mule. She's very gentle and friendly. You can pet her, but be careful not to pull her ears or tail. She doesn't like that," Dad said. + +Tom and Lily thanked Dad and ran back to the barn. They approached Molly slowly and softly. They stroked her fur and scratched her nose. Molly nuzzled them and made a funny sound. + +"She likes us!" Tom said. + +"She's so soft and warm!" Lily said. + +They played with Molly for a long time, until Dad called them for lunch. They hugged Molly goodbye and promised to come back soon. + +The end. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the woods. One day, they found a big hole in the ground. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's go down there," Tim said. "Maybe we can find some treasure." + +Sam was scared. He did not like dark places. "No, Tim, it's too dangerous. We should go back home." + +But Tim did not listen. He jumped into the hole and disappeared. Sam heard him scream. + +"Tim, Tim, are you okay?" Sam shouted. He looked into the hole and saw something white and hard. It was a skull. It had big teeth and empty eyes. It was very scary. + +Sam was very scared. He wanted to help Tim, but he did not know how. He ran to find help. He saw an elderly man walking in the woods. He was wearing a hat and a coat. He had a stick in his hand. + +"Help, help, please help me," Sam said. "My brother is in the hole. There is a skull in there. It's very scary." + +The elderly man looked at Sam. He smiled. But it was not a nice smile. It was a mean smile. He had a skull on his stick. It was the same skull as in the hole. + +"Hello, little boy," the elderly man said. "I know your brother. He is my friend. He showed me his skull. Do you want to see it too?" + +Sam did not want to see it. He wanted to run away. But the elderly man was faster. He grabbed Sam and dragged him to the hole. He threw him in. + +"Now you can play with your brother and his skull," the elderly man said. He laughed. It was a bad laugh. He walked away. + +Sam and Tim were in the hole. They were very sad and scared. They saw the skull. It was very scary. They cried. They wanted to go home. But they could not. They were stuck in the hole. It was a bad ending. +Lily was a selfish girl. She did not like to share her toys or her snacks with anyone. She always wanted to have everything for herself. She did not care if other kids were sad or angry. + +One day, Lily went to sleep with her favorite doll. She hugged it tight and did not let go. She dreamed of having more dolls and more toys. She was happy in her dream. + +But in the night, something strange happened. The doll came to life and started to talk. It said, "Lily, you are very selfish. You do not love me. You only love yourself. You never play with me or talk to me. You only use me to make yourself feel good. That is not nice. I want to be free. I want to have friends. I want to have fun." + +Lily woke up and heard the doll. She was scared and confused. She said, "No, no, no. You are my doll. You belong to me. You cannot leave me. You cannot talk. You are mine. Mine. Mine." + +The doll said, "No, Lily. I am not yours. I am my own. I have a heart and a mind. I have feelings and wishes. I do not want to be with you. You are mean and selfish. You do not know how to love. You need to learn. Goodbye, Lily." + +The doll jumped out of the bed and ran away. Lily tried to catch it, but it was too fast. It ran out of the door and into the night. Lily cried and cried. She felt alone and sad. She realized that she had been selfish and that she had lost her doll. She wished she had been nicer and kinder. She wished she had a friend. +Anna was very hungry. She wanted to eat spaghetti for dinner. She asked her mom, "Can we have spaghetti, please?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Yes, we can. But we have to go to the store first. We need to buy some sauce and cheese." + +Anna and Mom went to the store. They saw many things. They saw bread, milk, eggs, apples, and bananas. They also saw some weird things. They saw a big fish with a long nose. They saw a purple cake with green dots. They saw a can that said, "Spaghetti and worms". + +Anna pointed at the can and said, "Mom, look! Spaghetti and worms! That is weird!" + +Mom laughed and said, "Yes, that is weird. We don't want that. We want spaghetti and sauce and cheese. Let's find them." + +Anna and Mom found the things they needed. They paid for them and went home. Mom cooked the spaghetti and put sauce and cheese on top. She gave Anna a big plate. Anna received the spaghetti and said, "Thank you, Mom. This looks yummy!" + +Anna and Mom ate the spaghetti. They liked it very much. They did not think about the spaghetti and worms. They were happy and full. +Tom and Lily were having breakfast with their mom and dad. They liked to eat toast and eggs and sausages. Tom saw a big sausage on his plate and smiled. He wanted to eat it all by himself. + +But Lily saw the sausage too. She wanted to have some of it. She reached over and grabbed the sausage from Tom's plate. She pulled hard and broke it in half. + +"Hey, that's my sausage!" Tom shouted. He was angry. He tried to get the sausage back from Lily. He pushed her and she pushed him back. + +"Stop it, you two!" their mom said. She was not happy. She took the sausage from Lily and gave half to Tom and half to Lily. "You have to share, or you get nothing. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Lily nodded. They were sorry. They did not want to make their mom sad. They said sorry to each other and ate their sausages. They tasted good. + +But then they saw something outside. It was a big truck. It was coming to their house. It had a big claw on it. It was going to destroy their old shed. Their dad had said they did not need it anymore. + +Tom and Lily ran to the window. They wanted to see the truck. They liked trucks. They liked to watch them work. They forgot about their sausages. They forgot about their fight. They watched the truck destroy the shed. It made a lot of noise. It made a lot of dust. It was exciting. + +They saw their dad talking to the truck driver. He was smiling. He said they were going to build a new shed. A bigger and better one. He said Tom and Lily could help him. He said they could paint it and decorate it. + +Tom and Lily were happy. They liked to help their dad. They liked to paint and decorate. They ran to their dad and hugged him. They said thank you. They said they loved him. + +Their mom watched them from the kitchen. She smiled. She was glad they were happy. She was glad they had stopped fighting. She saw the clear sky. She saw the sun. She thought it was a good day. She finished her coffee and joined them outside. +Ben and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a big pile of leaves. They wanted to jump in it. + +"Let's go!" Ben said. He ran to the pile and jumped. He laughed and kicked the leaves. + +"Me too!" Mia said. She followed Ben and jumped. She giggled and threw the leaves. + +They had fun in the pile. They did not see what was under the leaves. It was a skeleton. A jolly skeleton. + +The skeleton was not scary. It was happy. It liked to play too. It moved its bones and made a noise. + +"Hello!" the skeleton said. "Do you want to play with me?" + +Ben and Mia were surprised. They looked at the skeleton. It smiled and waved. + +"Hello!" Ben said. He was not afraid. He was curious. + +"Hello!" Mia said. She was not afraid. She was friendly. + +The skeleton was glad. It had new friends. It invited them to play. + +"Let's go!" the skeleton said. "I know a fun game. Follow me!" + +Ben and Mia nodded. They followed the skeleton. They left the pile of leaves. They went to play a new game. They were jolly. +Tim and Mia were friends who liked to play in the woods. One day, they saw a big hole in the ground. They wanted to see what was inside, so they went down the hole. It was a cave! + +The cave was dark and cold, but they had a flashlight. They saw many rocks and bats and spiders. They were not scared, they were curious. They walked deeper into the cave, looking for treasures. + +"Look, Mia, a purple rock!" Tim said, pointing to a shiny stone on the wall. "It is so pretty, I want to take it home." + +He tried to pull the rock, but it was stuck. He pulled harder and harder, until the rock came off. But then, something bad happened. The wall made a loud noise and started to shake. Rocks began to fall from the ceiling. The cave was collapsing! + +"Run, Mia, run!" Tim shouted, grabbing Mia's hand. They ran back to the hole, but it was too late. The hole was blocked by big rocks. They were trapped in the cave! + +They banged on the rocks, hoping someone would hear them. But no one came. They were alone and scared. They had no food or water. They had no way out. + +They hugged each other and began to weep. They wished they never went into the cave. They wished they listened to their parents. They wished they could see the sun again. But they could not. They were stuck in the cave forever. The end. +Sam and Tom are friends. They like to play with cars and blocks. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide. Sam wants to go on the slide, but Tom is fearful. + +"Come on, Tom, let's go on the slide. It is fun!" Sam says. + +"No, Sam, the slide is too high. I am scared. I want to stay here," Tom says. + +Sam tries to make Tom go on the slide. He pulls his arm. Tom pulls back. He does not want to go. They start to fight. Their moms see them and come over. + +"Sam, Tom, what are you doing? Why are you fighting?" Sam's mom asks. + +"Sam wants me to go on the slide, but I don't want to. The slide is scary," Tom says. + +"Tom, you don't have to go on the slide if you don't want to. But you don't have to fight with Sam. He is your friend," Tom's mom says. + +"Sam, you can go on the slide if you want to, but you can't force Tom to go with you. He is your friend. You have to respect his feelings," Sam's mom says. + +Sam and Tom feel sorry. They say sorry to each other. They hug. They decide to play something else. They see a swing. They both like the swing. They take turns on the swing. They have fun. + +They see a man with a tie. The tie has many colors. It is pretty. They like the tie. They ask the man if they can touch the tie. The man says yes. He is nice. He tells them his name is Bob. He is a teacher. He teaches big kids. He likes his tie. He says his tie makes him seem smart. Sam and Tom laugh. They think Bob is funny. They say thank you to Bob. They wave goodbye. They go back to their moms. They tell them about Bob and his tie. Their moms smile. They are happy. They say it is time to go home. Sam and Tom say bye to each other. They say they will play again soon. They go home. They have a good day. +Tim and Sue like to play in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. One day, they see a big gate. The gate is open. They want to see what is behind the gate. + +They go through the gate. They see a lot of animals. They see dogs, cats, birds and more. They are happy. They clap their hands. They applaud the animals. + +But the animals are not happy. The animals are angry. The animals do not like noise. The animals like to be quiet. The animals do not like Tim and Sue. + +The animals start to chase Tim and Sue. They bark, meow, squawk and growl. They are loud. They are scary. Tim and Sue are afraid. They try to run back to the gate. + +But the gate is closed. The gate is locked. They cannot get out. They are trapped. They cry for help. But no one hears them. No one comes. The animals catch them. The animals hurt them. Tim and Sue are sad. The end. +Lily and Ben are playing with loops. Loops are round things that you can put on your fingers or make shapes with. Lily has a big loop and Ben has a small loop. They are having fun. + +But then Lily wants to try Ben's loop. She says, "Can I have your loop, Ben? My loop is too big for me." Ben says, "No, Lily. This is my loop. You can't have it." He holds his loop tight. + +Lily is sad. She wants to play with Ben's loop. She thinks of a plan. She waits until Ben is not looking. Then she takes his loop and puts it on her finger. She smiles. + +But Ben sees her. He is angry. He says, "Lily, you took my loop! That is not nice. Give it back to me!" He tries to grab his loop from Lily's finger. + +Lily and Ben start to pull and tug. The loop stretches and snaps. It breaks into two pieces. Lily and Ben are shocked. They look at the broken loop. They feel sorry. + +They say to each other, "I'm sorry, Lily." "I'm sorry, Ben." They hug and make up. They decide to share the loops. They put the pieces together and make a new shape. They are happy again. +Lila and Tom were at the park with their mom. They saw a big pond with many fish. The fish were different colors: red, blue, yellow, green. Lila and Tom were curious. They wanted to see the fish closer. + +They asked their mom if they could go near the pond. Their mom said yes, but be careful. Don't fall in the water. Don't touch the fish. The fish might be scared or hurt. + +Lila and Tom walked slowly to the pond. They saw a fish that was blue and shiny. It looked like a star. Lila said, "Wow, look at that fish! It is so pretty!" + +Tom said, "Yes, it is. I want to touch it. Maybe it is soft and smooth." + +Lila said, "No, Tom, don't touch it. Mom said no. The fish might not like it." + +But Tom did not listen. He reached out his hand and tried to grab the fish. The fish saw Tom's hand and swam away fast. Tom slipped and fell in the water. Splash! + +Lila screamed, "Tom, Tom, are you okay?" + +Mom heard Lila and ran to the pond. She saw Tom in the water. She was scared and angry. She pulled Tom out of the water. She said, "Tom, what did you do? Why did you touch the fish? You could have drowned!" + +Tom was wet and cold. He was sorry and sad. He said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I'm sorry, Lila. I was curious. I wanted to rub the fish. It looked like a star." + +Mom said, "Tom, curiosity is good, but you have to be careful and follow the rules. The fish are not toys. They are living things. They have feelings and needs. You have to respect them and leave them alone." + +Lila said, "Yes, Tom, Mom is right. The fish are not for rubbing. They are for watching and learning. Maybe next time we can read a book about fish and learn more about them." + +Tom said, "Okay, Lila, okay, Mom. I'm sorry. I learned my lesson. I won't touch the fish again. Can we go home now? I'm cold and wet." + +Mom said, "Yes, Tom, we can go home now. But first, you have to say sorry to the fish. Maybe they will forgive you." + +Tom looked at the pond and saw the blue fish. He said, "Sorry, fish. I'm sorry I tried to rub you. You are very pretty and I was curious. But I won't bother you again. I hope you are happy and safe." + +The fish heard Tom and nodded. It was glad that Tom learned his lesson. It swam away with its friends. Lila and Tom smiled and waved goodbye to the fish. Then they went home with their mom. They dried off and changed their clothes. They cuddled on the couch and read a book about fish. They were happy and curious. But they knew how to be careful and respectful. +Tom is a humble boy. He likes to help his mom and dad at home. He does not show off or brag. He is happy with what he has. + +One day, Tom wants to improve his room. He thinks it is too plain and boring. He asks his mom if he can paint his wall. His mom says yes, but he has to be careful and neat. + +Tom gets some paint and a brush. He chooses his favorite color: blue. He starts to paint his wall. He is very excited. He wants to make his room look nice and fun. + +But painting is not easy. Tom spills some paint on the floor. He makes some smudges and drips on the wall. He gets paint on his clothes and face. He feels sad and frustrated. He thinks he is making a mess. + +He calls his mom for help. His mom comes and sees the paint. She does not get angry or scold him. She smiles and hugs him. She says he did a good job trying to improve his room. She says he can learn from his mistakes and do better next time. She says she is proud of him for being humble and honest. + +She helps him clean up the paint and fix the wall. She adds some stickers and drawings to make it more colorful and fun. Tom likes his new wall. He thanks his mom for helping him. He says he loves her. He is happy and proud. He learned how to improve his room and himself. +Sara loves math. She likes to count and add and take away. She has a math book with many pages and pictures. She keeps it on her shelf in her room. + +One day, Sara wants to do math with her friend Lily. She goes to her room and tries to get her math book. But the shelf is too high for her. She jumps and stretches, but she cannot reach the book. + +She feels sad and goes to find her dog, Max. Max is a big and loyal dog. He always follows Sara and plays with her. Sara tells Max, "I want to do math, but I cannot reach my book. Can you help me, Max?" + +Max barks and wags his tail. He runs to Sara's room and sees the math book on the shelf. He jumps and bites the book with his teeth. He pulls it down and brings it to Sara. + +Sara is very happy and hugs Max. She says, "Thank you, Max. You are a good and loyal dog. You are my best friend." She takes the math book and goes to Lily's house. She and Lily do math and have fun. Max follows them and watches them. He is happy too. +Lily and Ben were twins who loved to watch movies with their mom and dad. Sometimes, they would make popcorn in the big pot and share it in a big bowl. They liked to hear the popcorn pop and smell the butter. + +One day, they wanted to watch a movie about a circus. They saw clowns, animals, and acrobats on the screen. They were very excited and wanted to perform like them. They put on funny hats and clothes and pretended to be circus stars. + +"Look at me, I'm a clown!" Lily said, making a funny face and throwing a pie at Ben. + +"Ouch! That hurt!" Ben said, rubbing his nose. "I'm an acrobat, watch me jump!" He jumped on the couch and did a flip. + +But they were careless and did not pay attention to the popcorn. They knocked over the bowl and the popcorn spilled everywhere. Some of it landed on the floor, some of it on the TV, and some of it on their mom and dad, who were sitting behind them. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" their mom said, brushing off the popcorn from her hair. "You made a big mess!" + +"Sorry, mom, we were just performing," Lily and Ben said, looking sheepish. + +"You can perform, but you have to be careful," their dad said, picking up the popcorn from the TV. "And you have to clean up after yourselves." + +Lily and Ben nodded and helped their mom and dad clean up the popcorn. They learned their lesson and decided to be more careful next time they wanted to perform. They still enjoyed the movie, but they ate their popcorn more quietly. +Anna and Ben were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a carrot nose. They also made a snow chicken with wings and a beak. They were very proud of their snow animals. + +"Look at our snowman and snow chicken!" Anna said. "They are so big and nice!" + +"Yes, they are!" Ben said. "But I am cold and hungry. Can we go inside and have some soup?" + +"OK, but first let's have some fun with our snow animals!" Anna said. She had a naughty idea. She picked up a snowball and threw it at the snow chicken. It hit the snow chicken's beak and made it fall off. + +"Hey, that's not nice!" Ben said. "You broke our snow chicken's beak!" + +"Sorry, it was just a joke!" Anna said. She giggled. "Can you fix it?" + +Ben went to the snow chicken and tried to put the beak back on. But it was too icy and slippery. He could not make it stick. He got angry. + +"That's it!" he said. "You ruined our snow chicken! Now I will ruin your snowman!" He ran to the snowman and pushed it hard. The snowman fell down and broke into pieces. + +"Ben, no!" Anna said. She was shocked and sad. "Why did you do that? You are mean!" + +"I am not mean, you are mean!" Ben said. He was also sad and sorry. "You started it! You threw a snowball at our snow chicken!" + +They both started to cry. They looked at their snow animals. They were both destroyed. They felt bad. + +"Anna, I am sorry. I should not have pushed your snowman." Ben said. + +"Ben, I am sorry too. I should not have thrown a snowball at our snow chicken." Anna said. + +They hugged each other. They were friends again. + +"Can we make new snow animals?" Anna asked. + +"OK, but let's be careful and gentle this time." Ben said. + +They smiled and went to work. They made a new snowman and a new snow chicken. They were happy. They went inside and had some soup. The end. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play with toys. One day, Lily got a new dish set from her grandma. It was pink and shiny and had cups and spoons and plates. Lily was very happy and wanted to show Ben her dish set. + +Ben came over to Lily's house and saw the dish set. He thought it was very pretty and wanted to play with it too. He asked Lily, "Can I play with your dish set, please?" Lily said, "Yes, you can play with it, but you have to be careful. It is my new dish set and I love it very much." + +Lily and Ben played with the dish set for a while. They pretended to have tea and cake and cookies. They had a lot of fun. But then, Ben saw that Lily had a big cup and he had a small cup. He felt envious and wanted the big cup. He said to Lily, "Can I have the big cup, please?" Lily said, "No, you can't have the big cup. It is my cup and I like it. You can have the small cup. It is nice too." + +Ben was not happy. He wanted the big cup. He tried to grab it from Lily, but Lily held it tight. They started to fight over the cup. They pulled and pushed and shouted. The cup slipped from their hands and fell on the floor. It broke into pieces. Lily and Ben stopped fighting and looked at the broken cup. They felt very sad and sorry. + +Lily's mom heard the noise and came to see what happened. She saw the broken cup and the sad faces of Lily and Ben. She said, "What happened here? Why did you break the cup?" Lily and Ben told her what happened. They said they were sorry and they did not mean to break the cup. Lily's mom said, "I'm glad you are sorry, but you should not fight over toys. You should share and be kind to each other. Toys are more fun when you play together. And you should not be envious of what others have. You should be happy with what you have. Do you understand?" Lily and Ben nodded and said, "Yes, we understand. We are sorry, mom." Lily's mom said, "It's okay. I forgive you. But you have to clean up the mess and say sorry to each other. And then you can play with the other dishes. But be careful and gentle, okay?" Lily and Ben said, "Okay, mom." They hugged and said sorry to each other. They cleaned up the mess and played with the other dishes. They did not fight or envy anymore. They had fun and were happy. +Tom and Sue like to play in the wood. They see many wild things, like birds and bugs and flowers. They also see a big tree with a hole. They want to see what is inside. + +They go near the hole and look. They see a small animal with brown fur and a long tail. It has black and white stripes on its face. It is a skunk! + +"Hello, skunk!" Tom says. "Can we be your friends?" + +The skunk does not like Tom and Sue. It feels scared and angry. It turns around and lifts its tail. It sprays a bad smell at them. + +"Yuck!" Sue says. "The skunk is mean! It makes us stink!" + +Tom and Sue run away from the hole. They go to the pond and wash their clothes and hair. They do not want to play with the skunk anymore. + +They see a big rock near the pond. It has a flat side. They find some sticks and make them sharp. They use the sticks to print their names on the rock. + +"Tom and Sue were here," they print. "They do not like skunks." + +They are happy with their print. They think it is a good way to remember their adventure in the wood. They go home and tell their mom and dad about the wild skunk and the rock print. +Lila liked to play with her purple whip. She made it from a long sock and some yarn. She could swing it and snap it and pretend to be a lion tamer. She liked to make her stuffed animals do tricks with her whip. + +One day, Lila's friend Ben came over to play. He saw Lila's purple whip and wanted to try it. He asked Lila if he could have it. Lila said no, it was hers. Ben was sad. He looked around and saw a red ball. He asked Lila if he could have the ball. Lila said yes, he could have the ball. She did not like the ball very much. She gave the ball to Ben. + +Ben was happy. He thanked Lila and started to bounce the ball. He bounced it high and low and all around. He had fun with the ball. He forgot about the purple whip. Lila watched him and smiled. She was glad that Ben was happy. She was also glad that she still had her purple whip. + +But then, something bad happened. Ben bounced the ball too hard and it hit the window. The window broke with a loud crash. Lila and Ben were scared. They heard Lila's mom coming. She was angry. She saw the broken window and the red ball. She asked who did it. Ben said he did it. He was sorry. He said he would give the ball back to Lila. Lila said no, he could keep the ball. She did not want the ball. She wanted to help Ben. + +Lila's mom was still angry. She said Ben had to go home. She said Lila had to go to her room. She said Lila could not play with her purple whip anymore. She took the whip and put it in a drawer. Lila was sad. She liked her purple whip. She did not want to lose it. She wished she had given the whip to Ben. Maybe then the window would not have broken. Maybe then she could still play with her whip. +Lily was a little girl who liked to sing. She had a big voice that made people happy. She wanted to sing for her grandma, who was sick in bed. But her grandma lived far away, and Lily had no car. + +One day, Lily saw a big truck outside her house. It had a sign that said "Moving". Lily had an idea. She ran to the truck and climbed inside. She found a big box and hid inside. She hoped the truck would carry her to her grandma's house. + +The truck started to move. Lily was scared, but she sang to herself. She sang her favorite songs, loud and clear. She did not know that the truck driver could hear her voice. He was surprised and curious. He wondered who was singing in his truck. + +The truck stopped at a gas station. The driver got out and opened the back door. He saw the big box and heard the voice. He lifted the box and looked inside. He saw Lily, smiling and singing. + +"Hello," Lily said. "Can you carry me to my grandma's house? She is sick and I want to sing for her." + +The driver was shocked and angry. He did not like stowaways. He wanted to call the police. But he saw Lily's eyes, bright and hopeful. He heard her voice, sweet and sincere. He felt sorry for her and her grandma. + +"OK," he said. "But you have to be quiet and stay in the box. And you have to tell me where your grandma lives." + +Lily nodded and thanked him. She told him her grandma's address. She was happy and excited. She hoped her grandma would like her voice. She hoped her voice would make her grandma feel better. She did not know that the driver had a surprise for her. He had a friend who worked at a radio station. He wanted to share Lily's voice with the world. He wanted to make Lily and her grandma happy. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play pretend. Today they pretend they are in the jungle. They have a big box and some green paper. They make the box look like a jeep. They cut the paper into leaves and vines. They stick them on the walls and the floor. + +"Vroom, vroom!" Tom says. He holds a steering wheel made of cardboard. "We are driving in the jungle. Look out for animals!" + +"Wow, look at that!" Lily says. She points to a picture of a tiger on the wall. "It is orange and black. It has big teeth and claws. It is scary!" + +"Don't worry, Lily. I have a camera. I will take a picture of it. Smile, tiger!" Tom says. He pretends to snap a photo with a toy camera. + +"Good job, Tom. You are brave. What else can we see in the jungle?" Lily asks. + +"Let's see. There are monkeys, and snakes, and birds, and..." Tom says. He stops. He sees something on the floor. It is white and fluffy. It is a toy polar bear. + +"Hey, what is that?" Tom asks. He picks up the polar bear. "This is not a jungle animal. This is a snow animal. It lives in the cold. Who put it here?" + +"I did!" a voice says. It is Ben, Tom and Lily's little brother. He comes out from behind the couch. He is holding another toy polar bear. "I like polar bears. They are white and soft. They are cute!" + +"Ben, you can't put polar bears in the jungle. They don't belong there. They would be too hot and sad. They need ice and snow. You have to take them back to your room." Tom says. + +"But I want to play with you. I want to be in the jungle. Please, please, please!" Ben says. He makes a sad face. + +Tom and Lily look at each other. They think for a moment. Then they have an idea. + +"OK, Ben. You can play with us. But you have to do something first. You have to make a snow cave for your polar bears. You can use some white paper and some tape. You can put it in the corner. Then your polar bears will be happy and cool. And you can pretend they are jungle explorers. How does that sound?" Lily says. + +Ben thinks for a moment. Then he smiles. + +"That sounds fun! I will do that. Thank you, Tom and Lily. You are nice. Can I use your scissors?" Ben says. + +"Sure, Ben. But be careful. Scissors are sharp. And don't cut your hair. Mom will be mad." Tom says. + +"OK, OK. I will be careful. I will make a snow cave. Then we can play together. Yay!" Ben says. + +He runs to get some paper and tape. Tom and Lily help him. They make a snow cave for the polar bears. Then they all play in the jungle. They have a lot of fun. They see many animals. They take many pictures. They recommend the jungle to everyone. They are happy. The end. +Lily was a young girl who liked to dream. Every night, she would close her eyes and imagine wonderful things. She dreamed of flying in the sky, swimming with fish, and playing with fairies. She was happy in her dreams. + +One night, Lily woke up and felt cold and thirsty. She wanted some cocoa, her favorite drink. She got out of bed and went to the kitchen. She saw a mug of cocoa on the table. It was for her mom, who was working late. Lily thought, maybe I can have a sip. Mom won't mind. + +She reached for the mug, but it was too hot. She burned her hand and dropped the mug. The cocoa spilled on the floor and made a mess. Lily started to cry. She heard her mom coming. She was angry. + +"Lily, what did you do?" her mom asked. "Why did you touch my cocoa? You know it's not for you. You made a big mess. Go back to bed, now!" + +Lily felt sad and sorry. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I was cold and thirsty. I wanted some cocoa. I like to dream, but I can't dream when I'm cold and thirsty." + +Her mom sighed and hugged her. She said, "I'm sorry, too, Lily. I know you like to dream. But you have to be careful and ask before you take something. Come on, let's clean up the mess. Then I'll make you some cocoa and tuck you in. Maybe you can dream of something nice." + +Lily smiled and nodded. She helped her mom clean up the mess. Then she drank some cocoa and felt warm and cozy. She said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. Good night." + +Her mom said, "I love you, too, Lily. Good night. Sweet dreams." She kissed her and turned off the light. + +Lily closed her eyes and fell asleep. She dreamed of cocoa and mom and fairies. She was happy in her dreams. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play with toys. They had a big box of toys in their room. One day, they found a gun in the box. It was a toy gun, but it looked real. It was black and shiny and heavy. + +"Wow, look at this gun!" Tim said. He picked it up and pointed it at Sam. "Bang, bang, you're dead!" + +"Stop it, Tim, that's not funny!" Sam said. He was scared of the gun. He did not like loud noises. "Put it down, it might be broken." + +Tim did not listen to Sam. He liked the gun. He wanted to see how it worked. He pulled the trigger, but nothing happened. He shook the gun, but still nothing. He opened the gun, but he did not know what to do. He saw some wires and springs and batteries inside. + +"I can fix it!" Tim said. He took out some of the parts and tried to put them back. He did not know what he was doing. He made a mess. + +Sam watched Tim. He was worried. He knew that Tim was not good at fixing things. He remembered the time that Tim tried to fix the clock and broke it. He remembered the time that Tim tried to fix the bike and made it fall apart. He remembered the time that Tim tried to fix the lamp and caused a fire. + +"Tim, please stop, you're making it worse!" Sam said. He tried to take the gun away from Tim. But Tim did not let go. He pushed Sam away. + +"Leave me alone, Sam, I know what I'm doing!" Tim said. He snapped the gun back together. He was proud of himself. He thought he fixed it. He pointed it at Sam again. "Bang, bang, you're dead!" + +But this time, something did happen. The gun made a loud noise. It flashed and smoked. It hurt Tim's hand. It scared Sam and Tim. They dropped the gun and ran out of the room. They cried for their mom. + +Mom came and saw the gun. She was angry and scared. She took the gun and threw it in the trash. She hugged Sam and Tim and told them to never play with guns again. She said guns were dangerous and not toys. She said they were lucky that they did not get hurt. + +Sam and Tim learned their lesson. They said they were sorry. They never played with guns again. They played with other toys that were safe and fun. They were happy and smart. +Lily and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. They used pots and pans and spoons and bowls. They mixed water and flour and salt and sugar. They did not know what they were making, but they had fun. + +"Look, Lily, I made a cake!" Ben said. He showed her a sticky lump in a bowl. "Do you want to try it?" + +Lily nodded. She took a spoon and scooped some of the cake. She put it in her mouth. She made a face. The cake was bitter. It was not sweet at all. It tasted like soap. She spit it out. + +"Yuck, Ben, this is not a cake! This is icky!" Lily said. She threw the spoon on the floor. "You tricked me!" + +Ben laughed. He thought it was funny. He had put some soap in the cake on purpose. He wanted to surprise Lily. He did not mean to make her mad. + +"I'm sorry, Lily, I was just joking. Don't be mad at me. Here, have some juice. It is sweet and good." Ben said. He gave her a cup of juice. He hoped she would forgive him. + +Lily looked at him. She was still angry, but she was also thirsty. She took the cup and drank some juice. It was sweet and good. She felt better. + +"Okay, Ben, I forgive you. But don't do that again. It was not nice. Next time, let's make a real cake. A cake with frosting and sprinkles. That would be yummy." Lily said. + +Ben nodded. He agreed. He said he was sorry again. He hugged Lily. They were friends again. They cleaned up the mess and went to play something else. They forgot about the bitter cake. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play together in the park. One day, they find a big box. They think it is useful. + +"Let's make a house with the box," Lily says. + +"OK, and we can be a family," Ben says. + +They cut a door and a window in the box. They put some blankets and toys inside. They pretend to cook and eat and read. + +Then, Lily has an idea. + +"Ben, do you want to marry me?" she asks. + +Ben is surprised. He does not know what marry means. + +"What is marry?" he asks. + +Lily thinks for a moment. She remembers what her mom told her. + +"Marry is when you love someone and you want to be with them always," she says. + +Ben smiles. He likes Lily. He thinks she is nice and funny and pretty. + +"OK, I want to marry you," he says. + +They hug and kiss. They put some flowers on their heads. They say "I do" to each other. + +They are happy. They think it is a good day. +Lily liked to learn new words. She had a book with pictures and words from different places. She wanted to talk to people from those places. She asked her mom to teach her some words. + +Mom was happy to help Lily. She showed her how to say hello, thank you, and goodbye in different languages. Lily repeated the words after mom. She tried to remember them. She wanted to be wise like mom. + +One day, Lily and mom went to the park. They saw a girl playing with a ball. The girl had dark hair and brown eyes. She smiled at Lily. Lily smiled back. She wanted to be friends. + +Lily walked to the girl and said hello. The girl looked confused. She said something that Lily did not understand. Lily tried another language. The girl shook her head. She said something else. Lily did not know what to do. + +Mom came to Lily and the girl. She said hello to the girl in a different language. The girl smiled and answered. Mom said that the girl was from a place called China. She spoke a language called Chinese. Mom knew some Chinese words. + +Lily was amazed. She asked mom how she knew so many languages. Mom said that she liked to learn new words too. She said that learning languages was fun and useful. She said that Lily could learn any language if she wanted to. + +Lily was happy. She asked the girl to teach her some Chinese words. The girl nodded and said yes. She taught Lily how to say ball, play, and friend in Chinese. Lily repeated the words. She managed to say them well. The girl clapped and hugged Lily. They played with the ball together. + +Lily and the girl became friends. They learned more words from each other. They had fun in the park. Lily was glad that she liked to learn new words. She thought that languages were wonderful. She felt wise and happy. +Lila and Max were very enthusiastic about going to the farm with their mom. They wanted to see the animals and gather some squash for dinner. Mom said squash was a big and orange vegetable that grew on the ground. + +When they got to the farm, they saw cows, pigs, chickens and sheep. They said hello to the animals and gave them some food. Then they followed mom to the squash field. There were many squash of different shapes and sizes. Mom showed them how to pick the squash that were ripe and not too heavy. + +"Can I have this one, mom?" Lila asked, pointing to a round and shiny squash. + +"Sure, honey, that's a good one. Put it in the basket," mom said. + +"What about this one, mom?" Max asked, holding a long and bumpy squash. + +"That's a good one too, buddy. Put it in the basket," mom said. + +Lila and Max gathered many squash and filled the basket. They were proud of their work and excited to eat the squash later. They thanked the farmer for letting them visit and said goodbye to the animals. They went back to the car with mom and the basket of squash. + +"Mom, can we make squash soup for dinner?" Lila asked. + +"Or squash pie?" Max added. + +"Sure, we can make both. You two did a great job gathering the squash. I'm very proud of you," mom said. + +Lila and Max smiled and hugged mom. They loved going to the farm and gathering squash. They couldn't wait to taste their squash soup and pie. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play soccer in the park. They have a ball and two goals. They kick the ball and try to score. + +One day, they see a big sack near the goals. They are curious. They open the sack and find a trophy inside. It is shiny and has a star on top. + +"Wow, look at this!" Tim says. "It is a lovely trophy. Maybe someone won it in a game." + +"Can we have it?" Sam asks. "It is so pretty. We can put it in our room." + +Tim thinks for a moment. He likes the trophy too, but he is not sure if it is right to take it. + +"Maybe it belongs to someone else," he says. "Maybe they left it here by mistake. They might come back and look for it." + +Sam frowns. He wants to keep the trophy. He thinks it is not fair that someone else has it. + +"But we found it," he says. "We should have it. It is ours now." + +He grabs the trophy and puts it in the sack. He runs away with it. + +"Sam, wait!" Tim calls. "That is not nice. You should share. You should not steal." + +He runs after Sam. He tries to catch him and get the trophy back. + +They run and run until they see a man. He is wearing a soccer shirt and a whistle. He looks angry. + +"Hey, you two!" he shouts. "Stop right there! That is my trophy. I won it in a tournament. I left it here while I went to get some water. How dare you take it?" + +He catches Sam and takes the trophy from him. He scolds him for being greedy and dishonest. He tells him to say sorry. + +Sam feels ashamed. He knows he did wrong. He says sorry to the man and to Tim. + +Tim is glad that the man got his trophy back. He is also glad that Sam said sorry. He hopes that Sam learned his lesson. + +He hugs Sam and says, "It is okay, Sam. We all make mistakes. But we have to be kind and fair. We have to respect other people's things. We have to be good friends." + +Sam nods and hugs Tim back. He says, "You are right, Tim. I am sorry. I was silly. You are a good friend. Can we still play soccer?" + +Tim smiles and says, "Of course we can. Come on, let's go. We don't need a trophy to have fun. We have each other." + +They take the ball and go to the goals. They kick the ball and try to score. They laugh and have fun. They are happy. +Lily and Ben liked to play on the beach. They liked to dig in the sand and look for shells and crabs. One day, they found a big crab with red claws. It was hiding under a rock. + +"Wow, look at this crab!" Lily said. "It is so big and red. Let's take it home and keep it as a pet." + +"No, let's sell it and get some money," Ben said. "We can buy some candy and toys with the money. Come on, let's find someone who wants to buy it." + +Lily was not sure, but she followed Ben. They carried the crab in a bucket and walked along the beach. They saw a man who was selling ice cream. He had a cart with a big umbrella. + +"Hello, mister," Ben said. "Do you want to buy our crab? It is very big and red and fresh. We will sell it to you for five dollars." + +The man looked at the crab and laughed. "No, thank you, kids," he said. "I don't need a crab. I sell ice cream, not seafood. And besides, that crab is not fresh. It is dead. Look, it is not moving or pinching. You found a dead crab." + +Lily and Ben were shocked. They looked at the crab and saw that it was indeed dead. They felt sad and silly. They had been careless and did not check if the crab was alive or not. They had wasted their time and energy. + +"Sorry, mister," Lily said. "We did not know it was dead. We thought it was alive. We wanted to keep it as a pet or sell it for money." + +"That's okay, kids," the man said. "It was an honest mistake. But next time, be more careful and check if the crab is alive or not. And don't try to sell dead crabs to people. They won't buy them. Here, have some ice cream instead. It is on me." + +The man gave them each a cone of ice cream. Lily and Ben thanked him and ate their ice cream. They threw away the dead crab and the bucket. They learned their lesson and decided to never sell crabs again. They went back to playing on the beach and looking for shells and other things. But they were more careful and checked if they were alive or not. +Tom and Anna are brother and sister. They like to play with their toys in the living room. One day, their mom says, "It is time to take a shower, kids. You are very dirty and smelly." + +Tom and Anna do not want to stop playing. They say, "No, mom. We want to play more. We are not dirty and smelly." + +Mom says, "Yes, you are. Look at your hands and feet. They are brown and sticky. And you have mud and grass in your hair. You need to take a shower and wash well. Then you can play more." + +Tom and Anna sigh. They put their toys away and go to the bathroom. Mom helps them to turn on the water and gives them soap and shampoo. Tom and Anna start to wash themselves. They make bubbles and splash each other. They laugh and have fun. + +Mom says, "Good job, kids. You are almost complete. Just rinse off the soap and shampoo and dry yourselves with the towels. Then you can put on your pajamas and choose a book to read." + +Tom and Anna finish their shower. They feel clean and fresh. They dry themselves and put on their pajamas. They go to their bedroom and look at their books. They find an interesting book about animals. They ask mom to read it to them. + +Mom says, "Okay, kids. Let's read this interesting book. But first, give me a hug and a kiss. I am proud of you for taking a shower and washing well. You are good kids." + +Tom and Anna hug and kiss mom. They snuggle with her on the bed and listen to the story. They learn about different animals and their sounds. They ask mom questions and make animal noises. They have a good time. + +Mom says, "The end. Did you like the story, kids?" + +Tom and Anna say, "Yes, mom. We liked the story. It was interesting. Thank you for reading it to us." + +Mom says, "You are welcome, kids. I love you. Now it is time to sleep. Good night, sweet dreams." + +Tom and Anna say, "Good night, mom. We love you too. Sweet dreams." + +Mom turns off the light and kisses them good night. Tom and Anna close their eyes and fall asleep. They dream about animals and bubbles. They are happy. +Sara and Tom were playing outside in the garden. They liked to run, jump and chase each other. They also liked to look at the sky and the clouds. Sometimes they saw birds, planes and stars. + +One day, they saw something very special in the sky. It was a big, bright arc with many colors. It was a rainbow. Sara and Tom were amazed. They had never seen a rainbow before. + +"Wow, look at that!" Sara said. "It is so brilliant!" + +"It is beautiful!" Tom agreed. "What is it?" + +"I don't know," Sara said. "But it must be a gift from the sun and the rain. They are friends, you know. They make the flowers grow and the water sparkle." + +"Can we touch it?" Tom asked. He wanted to feel the colors. + +"I don't think so," Sara said. "It is too far away. But we can make a wish. Maybe it will come true." + +"Okay," Tom said. "What do you wish for?" + +Sara thought for a moment. She had many things she liked, but she also wanted something new. She said, "I wish for a big, soft teddy bear. I would hug it and sleep with it every night." + +"That is a nice wish," Tom said. "I wish for a fast, red bike. I would ride it and race with you every day." + +They closed their eyes and wished hard. Then they opened them and looked at the rainbow again. It was still there, shining and smiling. + +"Maybe our wishes will come true," Sara said. + +"Maybe," Tom said. "But we have to be good and kind and happy. That is what the rainbow likes." + +They nodded and smiled. They made a promise to each other. They said, "We will be good and kind and happy. And we will always be friends. No matter what." + +They hugged and kissed. Then they ran, jumped and chased each other again. They were happy. And the rainbow was happy too. +Tim and Sam were friends. They liked to play with rocks. They had many rocks of different colors and shapes. They made piles of rocks and pretended they were cakes and pies. + +One day, Tim had an idea. He said to Sam, "Let's play a game. We can serve rocks to each other and pretend they are food. You go first. Pick a rock and give it to me." + +Sam thought it was a fun game. He looked at his pile of rocks and picked a small, round, red rock. He said to Tim, "Here, this is a cherry. It is sweet and juicy. You can eat it." + +Tim took the rock and smiled. He said, "Thank you, Sam. You are a good friend. You are honest and kind. You gave me a nice rock." He pretended to bite the rock and made a yum sound. + +Then he said to Sam, "Now it is my turn. I will serve you a rock. Close your eyes and open your mouth." + +Sam closed his eyes and opened his mouth. He trusted Tim. He thought Tim would give him a nice rock too. He waited for Tim to serve him. + +But Tim was not honest and kind. He was mean and sneaky. He looked at his pile of rocks and picked a big, sharp, gray rock. He said to himself, "This is a bad rock. It is hard and bitter. It will hurt Sam. I will trick him and make him cry." + +He moved the rock closer to Sam's mouth and said, "Here, this is a cookie. It is soft and sweet. You can eat it." + +But as soon as he touched Sam's lips with the rock, Sam felt a pain. He opened his eyes and saw the rock. He screamed and spat out the rock. He said to Tim, "You are a bad friend. You are not honest and kind. You gave me a bad rock. You hurt me." + +He ran away from Tim and cried. He did not want to play with Tim anymore. He did not want to be friends with Tim anymore. + +Tim was left alone with his rocks. He felt sorry for what he did. He wanted to say sorry to Sam. He wanted to be friends with Sam again. But it was too late. Sam did not forgive him. Sam did not trust him. Sam did not like him. + +The end. +Lily and Ben were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big, fancy car. It was shiny and red. It had four doors and a long nose. + +"Wow, look at that car!" Lily said. "It is so pretty. I wish I could ride in it." + +"Me too," Ben said. "Maybe the man who owns it will let us. Let's go and ask him." + +They ran to the car. The man was sitting inside. He had a hat and a coat. He looked at them and smiled. + +"Hello, little ones," he said. "Do you like my car?" + +"Yes, we do," Lily and Ben said. "It is the best car ever. Can we ride in it, please?" + +The man nodded. "Sure, you can. Come on, hop in. I'll take you for a spin." + +Lily and Ben were happy. They thanked the man and got in the car. They put on the seat belts. The man started the car and drove away. + +They did not know that the man was bad. He was not the owner of the car. He had stolen it from someone else. He was running away from the police. He did not care about Lily and Ben. He only wanted to use them as a cover. + +The police saw the car and followed it. They turned on the sirens and the lights. They told the man to stop. But the man did not stop. He drove faster and faster. He went through red lights and crossed lanes. He made the car go vroom and screech. + +Lily and Ben were scared. They did not like the ride. They wanted to go back to the park. They wanted to see their moms and dads. They cried and shouted. + +"Please, let us go," Lily said. "We don't want to be with you. You are mean." + +"Stop the car," Ben said. "You are breaking the rules. You are in trouble." + +The man did not listen. He laughed and said, "Too bad, kids. You are stuck with me. We are going to have some fun." + +He turned the car into a narrow street. He tried to lose the police. But he did not see the big truck. It was coming from the other side. It was too late to stop. + +The car and the truck crashed. There was a loud bang and a flash. The car was smashed and broken. The man was hurt and bleeding. The police came and arrested him. + +Lily and Ben were also hurt. They had cuts and bruises. They were in pain and shock. They were taken to the hospital. They were very sad. They wished they had never seen the car. They wished they had never trusted the man. They learned a hard lesson. They missed a whole week of school and play. They had a bad ending. +Sara and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big tree with green fruits. Sara wants to try one. + +"Look, Ben, fruits!" Sara says. She points to the tree. "Can we eat them?" + +Ben shakes his head. He knows the fruits are not good. They are limes. They are sour and make your face funny. + +"No, Sara, those are limes. They are not yummy. They are yucky. They make your mouth hurt." Ben says. + +Sara does not believe him. She wants to see for herself. She runs to the tree and picks a lime. She peels it and takes a bite. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Sara cries. She spits out the lime. It is very sour. She makes a face. Her mouth feels bad. + +Ben runs to her. He gives her a hug. He feels sorry for her. + +"I told you, Sara, limes are yucky. Here, have some water. It will make you feel better." Ben says. He gives her his bottle of water. Sara drinks some water. It helps a little. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. I am sorry I did not listen to you." Sara says. + +"It's okay, Sara. We all make mistakes. Next time, we can find some sweet fruits. Like apples or bananas. They are yummy." Ben says. + +They smile at each other. They see a gray squirrel on the tree. It is holding a lime. It takes a bite and makes a face. It drops the lime and runs away. + +Sara and Ben laugh. They think the squirrel is funny. They decide to play something else. They leave the limes alone. +Sara and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. Sara has a doll and Ben has a car. They are having fun until Ben sees Sara's doll and wants to play with it. + +"Give me your doll, Sara!" Ben says. "I want to drive it with my car!" + +"No, Ben, this is my doll!" Sara says. "You have your own toy, play with that!" + +Ben does not listen to Sara. He grabs her doll and runs away. Sara is very angry and sad. She cries and chases Ben. + +"Ben, give it back! Give it back!" Sara cries. + +Ben runs into the kitchen, where Mom is making lunch. He sees a big bowl of salad on the table. He thinks it looks disgusting. He does not like salad. He throws Sara's doll into the bowl and laughs. + +"Ha ha, your doll is in the salad!" Ben says. "Now it is disgusting too!" + +Mom hears the noise and turns around. She sees Ben holding his car and Sara's doll in the salad. She is very upset and shocked. + +"Ben, what are you doing?" Mom says. "That is not nice! You made a big mess and you hurt Sara's feelings!" + +Mom takes Sara's doll out of the salad and wipes it with a cloth. She gives it back to Sara, who hugs it and stops crying. She also takes Ben's car away and puts it on the counter. + +"Ben, you need to say sorry to Sara and help me clean up the salad," Mom says. "You also need a time-out. You can't play with your car until you learn to share and be kind." + +Ben realizes he did something wrong. He feels sorry for Sara and Mom. He says sorry to Sara and helps Mom clean up the salad. He sits in the corner and thinks about what he did. He hopes Sara and Mom will forgive him and let him play with them again. He does not want to be alone. He wants to have a network of friends and family who love him. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. But sometimes they fight over the same toy. One morning, Lily saw a thin doll with long hair on Tom's bed. She wanted to play with it. + +"Tom, can I have your doll?" Lily asked. + +"No, it is mine. Mom gave it to me for my birthday. You have your own doll," Tom said. + +"But your doll is prettier. And my doll is old and dirty. Please, Tom, let me have it for a little while," Lily begged. + +"No, no, no. Go away, Lily. This is my doll and you can't touch it," Tom shouted. + +Lily was angry and sad. She tried to grab the doll from Tom's bed. But Tom was faster and pulled it away. He hugged it tight and glared at Lily. + +"Tom, you are mean. You are a bad brother. I hate you," Lily screamed. + +She ran out of the room and slammed the door. She went to the kitchen where Mom was making breakfast. She told Mom what Tom did. Mom listened and hugged Lily. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I know you like the doll. But it is Tom's doll and you have to respect that. Maybe you can ask him nicely if you can play with it together later. Or maybe you can trade something with him. Or maybe you can find another toy that you like in your room. There are many ways to solve a problem without screaming," Mom said. + +Lily nodded. She felt a little better. She said sorry to Mom for screaming. She ate her breakfast and then went back to her room. She knocked on the door and said sorry to Tom for trying to take his doll. She asked him if he wanted to play with her. Tom opened the door and smiled. He said sorry to Lily for shouting. He asked her if she wanted to see his new car. Lily said yes. They went to his bed and played with the doll and the car. They shared and took turns. They had fun. They were happy. They were good twins. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play together. One day, they found a big scale in their mom's bathroom. They wanted to see how much they weighed, so they took turns to stand on the scale. + +"Look, Lily, I weigh 40 pounds!" Tom said, pointing at the number. + +"That's a lot, Tom. Let me try!" Lily said, and stepped on the scale. "I weigh 38 pounds. You are heavier than me!" + +Tom and Lily laughed and hugged each other. They were happy to be twins. + +But then, they had a naughty idea. They decided to trick their mom and make her think they gained a lot of weight. They put some books and toys under their shirts and pants, and went to find their mom. + +"Mom, mom, look at us!" Tom and Lily said, pretending to be sad. + +"What's wrong, my darlings?" their mom asked, looking at them. + +"We gained a lot of weight, mom. We are too fat!" Tom and Lily said, showing their bulging bellies. + +Their mom was surprised and confused. She took them to the bathroom and asked them to stand on the scale. + +"Oh, my! You both weigh 60 pounds! How did this happen?" their mom said, worried. + +Tom and Lily could not hold their laughter anymore. They took off their shirts and pants and showed their mom the books and toys they hid. + +"Surprise, mom! We tricked you! We are not fat, we are just naughty!" Tom and Lily said, giggling. + +Their mom was relieved and amused. She hugged them and tickled them. + +"You are very naughty, but also very clever. But don't do that again, okay? I love you just the way you are!" their mom said, smiling. +Ben and Lily like to go to the park with Mom. The park has a big playground, a pond with ducks, and a long trail. The trail goes through the woods and has many flowers and animals. + +One day, Mom says, "Let's take a walk on the trail today. It is a popular trail. Many people like it." + +Ben and Lily are happy. They put on their hats and shoes and follow Mom. They see other people walking, biking, and running on the trail. They say hello to them. + +"Look, Mom, a squirrel!" Ben points to a furry brown animal on a tree. It has a big tail and eats a nut. + +"Look, Mom, a butterfly!" Lily points to a colorful insect on a flower. It has wings and flies around. + +Mom smiles and says, "Yes, they are very pretty. Do you want to take a picture with them?" + +Ben and Lily nod. They take out their toy cameras and pretend to snap photos. They laugh and have fun. + +They walk some more and see a bridge over a stream. They cross the bridge and hear the water. They see fish and frogs in the water. + +"Can we take a break here, Mom?" Ben asks. He is tired and thirsty. + +"Sure, we can take a break here," Mom says. She takes out a bottle of water and some snacks from her backpack. She gives them to Ben and Lily. + +They sit on a bench and enjoy their water and snacks. They watch the water and the animals. They are happy. + +They thank Mom for taking them to the park and the trail. They hug her and say they love her. + +Mom hugs them back and says she loves them too. + +They finish their break and walk back to the car. They have had a wonderful day on the popular trail. +Tom and Lily were going on a trip with their mom and dad. They were very excited to see new things and have fun. They packed their bags and got in the car. + +After a long time of driving, they arrived at a big building. Mom said it was a hotel, where they could sleep and eat. Tom and Lily liked the hotel. It had a nice lobby, a big pool, and a soft bed. + +But when they went to their room, they saw that they forgot something. Lily's teddy bear was not in her bag. She started to cry and hug mom. She said she could not sleep without her teddy bear. She was very worried. + +Mom and dad tried to calm her down. They said they would call the hotel where they stayed last night and ask if they had her teddy bear. They said they would try to get it back as soon as possible. They said they loved her and they were sorry. + +Tom felt sorry for his sister. He wanted to help her feel better. He had an idea. He took his toy car and gave it to Lily. He said she could play with it and keep it until she got her teddy bear back. He said he was not worried about his toy car. He said he was her brother and he cared for her. + +Lily smiled and hugged Tom. She said thank you and said he was very compassionate. She said he was the best brother ever. She played with his toy car and felt a little less worried. + +Mom and dad were happy to see them get along. They said they were proud of them and they hugged them. They said they would have a good night and a good trip. They said they hoped the other hotel would find Lily's teddy bear and send it to them soon. They said they were a family and they would stick together. +Lily and Max were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. They saw a big hill with a long path. Max said, "Let's go up the hill and see what is there." + +Lily said, "OK, but be careful. It looks steep and rocky." + +They climbed the hill and found a big house. It had a fence and a sign. The sign said, "No trespassing. This is the home of Mr. Brown, the lawyer. He is very mean and scary. He will call the police if he sees you." + +Max said, "Wow, that is a big house. I wonder what is inside. Do you dare to go closer and peek?" + +Lily said, "No, I don't dare. That is a bad idea. We should go back. Mr. Brown might see us and get angry. He might have a big dog or a gun. He might sue us or put us in jail. He is a lawyer, he knows the law." + +Max said, "You are a chicken. I am not afraid of Mr. Brown. I dare to go closer and peek. Watch me." + +Max ran towards the fence and tried to look over it. He did not see Mr. Brown, but he saw something else. He saw a big hole in the ground. He did not see the hole in time and he fell in. He screamed, "Help, help, I am stuck in a hole!" + +Lily heard Max scream and ran to help him. She saw him in the hole and said, "Oh no, Max, are you OK? How did you fall in?" + +Max said, "I don't know, there was a hole and I did not see it. It is dark and dirty and I can't get out. Help me, please." + +Lily said, "Don't worry, Max, I will help you. I will find a rope or a stick or something. Stay calm and don't move." + +Lily looked around and saw a rope hanging from a tree. She grabbed the rope and threw it to Max. She said, "Here, Max, grab the rope and I will pull you out." + +Max grabbed the rope and Lily pulled him out. He was dirty and scared, but he was not hurt. He said, "Thank you, Lily, you saved me. You are a good friend. I am sorry I was silly and dared to go closer. That was a bad idea. Let's go back to the park and play." + +Lily said, "You are welcome, Max. I am glad you are OK. Yes, let's go back to the park and play. And let's stay away from Mr. Brown's house. He is a lawyer, he knows the law." +Sara and Ben are squirrels. They like to find nuts and hide them for winter. One day, they find a big nut under a tree. It is brown and shiny and looks very yummy. + +"Wow, look at this nut!" Sara says. "It is the biggest nut I ever saw. Let's share it!" + +"No, I want it all for myself!" Ben says. "I found it first. You can find your own nut!" + +Sara and Ben disagree. They both pull the nut with their paws, but it is too hard to break. They tug and tug, but the nut does not open. + +"Stop it, Ben!" Sara says. "You are being greedy and mean. We are friends, we should share!" + +"Go away, Sara!" Ben says. "This is my nut. You are being silly and nosy. Leave me alone!" + +Sara and Ben are so busy fighting that they do not see a big shadow behind them. It is a hawk. The hawk is hungry and likes to eat squirrels. It sees Sara and Ben and their nut. It thinks they are a good snack. + +The hawk swoops down and grabs the nut with its claws. Sara and Ben are scared and let go of the nut. They run away and hide in a hole. + +"Help, help!" Sara and Ben cry. "The hawk took our nut!" + +They hear the hawk laugh and say, "Thank you, squirrels, for this tasty nut. It is very easy to open with my beak. Yum, yum!" + +Sara and Ben are sad and sorry. They wish they had shared the nut and not disagreed. They hug each other and say, "We are sorry, we are sorry. We are friends, we should share. Next time, we will be nice and not fight." +Lily and Ben were twins who loved to play with their toy ship. They pretended to sail across the ocean and have adventures. One day, they found a big cardboard box in the garage and decided to make it into a ship. They cut out windows and a door and painted it blue and white. + +"Look, we have a real ship now!" Lily said, smiling. + +"Let's go inside and play!" Ben said, excited. + +They climbed into the box and closed the door. They imagined they were on a stormy sea, with waves and wind and rain. They rocked the box back and forth and made noises like thunder and lightning. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Lily said, laughing. + +"Yeah, but it's also scary!" Ben said, feeling a little afraid. + +"Don't worry, we are brave sailors!" Lily said, trying to cheer him up. + +They played for a while, but then they noticed that the box was getting darker and colder. They looked out the windows and saw that the sky was gloomy and gray. They heard a loud noise outside, like a car horn. + +"What's that?" Lily asked, feeling curious. + +"I don't know, let's go see!" Ben said, feeling brave. + +They opened the door and saw that their dad had come home from work. He was standing next to his car, holding a big cake with candles. + +"Surprise!" he shouted, smiling. "Happy birthday, Lily and Ben!" + +Lily and Ben gasped, feeling surprised and happy. They ran out of the box and hugged their dad. + +"Thank you, dad!" they said, feeling grateful. + +They blew out the candles and ate the cake. They shared their ship with their dad and told him about their adventure. + +"That sounds like a lot of fun!" he said, feeling proud. "But you know what? The best adventure is spending time with the ones you love." + +Lily and Ben nodded, feeling happy and loved. They learned that playing with their imagination was fun, but being with their family was even better. +Lily liked to play outside at night. She liked to see the stars and the moon. She liked to hear the crickets and the frogs. But she did not like the owl. The owl was big and loud. The owl would hoot and hoot and hoot. The owl would disturb Lily's fun. + +One night, Lily decided to talk to the owl. She walked to the big tree where the owl lived. She looked up and saw the owl's yellow eyes. She said, "Hello, owl. Why do you hoot so much? You are very noisy. You disturb me and my friends. Can you please be quiet?" + +The owl looked down at Lily. He said, "Hoo, hoo, hoo. I am an owl. I hoot at night. That is what I do. I do not disturb you. You disturb me. You are very small and brave. You are very persistent. But you should go back to your home. It is not safe for you here. There are other animals that might hurt you." + +Lily was not afraid of the owl. She said, "I am not scared of you or the other animals. I like to play outside at night. I have a flashlight and a whistle. I can see and make noise. But you are very rude. You do not listen to me. You do not care about my feelings. You are very selfish." + +The owl was not impressed by Lily. He said, "Hoo, hoo, hoo. I am an owl. I do not care about your feelings. I do not care about your flashlight or your whistle. I care about my hooting. That is how I talk to other owls. That is how I find my food. That is how I live. You are very silly. You should go to sleep at night. That is what children do." + +Lily was very angry at the owl. She said, "You are very mean. You are very stubborn. You are very boring. You do not know how to have fun. You do not know how to be nice. You do not know how to be a friend. I do not like you. I do not want to talk to you anymore. Goodbye, owl." + +Lily turned around and walked away. She did not look back at the owl. She did not hear the owl hoot again. She went back to her home. She told her mom and dad what happened. They hugged her and kissed her. They said, "We are proud of you, Lily. You are very brave and smart. You are very kind and polite. You are very persistent. But you should also be careful. The owl is right. It is not safe for you to play outside at night. You should go to sleep now. You can play again tomorrow." + +Lily nodded and smiled. She said, "Okay, mom and dad. I love you. Good night." She went to her bed. She turned off her flashlight. She put away her whistle. She closed her eyes. She fell asleep. She dreamed of stars and moon and crickets and frogs. And she did not dream of the owl. +Lily and Tom were playing in the yard. They liked to run and jump and kick the ball. But they also liked to make mud pies and splash in the puddles. They got very dirty and messy. + +"Look at you two!" Mom said, coming out of the house. "You need a bath right now. And you need to clean your shoes and clothes. Come on, follow me." + +Lily and Tom did not want to stop playing. They did not like baths. They did not like to clean. They wanted to stay in the yard. They looked at each other and had an idea. + +"Mom, can we go to the gate first?" Lily asked. "We want to say hello to the dog next door. He is very friendly and cute." + +Mom sighed. She knew they were trying to delay. But she also knew they liked the dog. She nodded. "Okay, but only for a minute. Then you have to come back and get clean." + +Lily and Tom ran to the gate. They saw the dog on the other side. He was big and brown and had a wagging tail. He barked and licked their hands. They petted him and talked to him. + +"Hi, dog. We are Lily and Tom. We are your friends. Do you like to play?" Lily said. + +"Hi, dog. We are very dirty and messy. We need a bath. Do you need a bath?" Tom said. + +The dog barked again. He seemed to say yes. He looked at them with his big eyes. He looked nervous. He had a secret. + +The dog had dug a hole under the fence. He wanted to play with Lily and Tom in their yard. He wanted to make mud pies and splash in the puddles. He wanted to have fun. + +But he also knew his owner would be angry. He knew he would get in trouble. He knew he would have to clean his fur and paws. He did not like to clean. He wanted to stay with Lily and Tom. + +He looked at the hole. He looked at Lily and Tom. He looked at the fence. He made a choice. + +He squeezed through the hole and jumped into their yard. He ran and jumped and kicked the ball. He made mud pies and splashed in the puddles. He got very dirty and messy. + +Lily and Tom were surprised and happy. They played with the dog. They laughed and had fun. + +Mom came to the gate. She saw the dog. She saw the mess. She gasped. + +"Oh, no!" she said. "What have you done? Now you all need a bath. And you need to clean the yard. And you need to return the dog. Come on, follow me." + +Lily and Tom and the dog did not want to stop playing. They did not like baths. They did not like to clean. They wanted to stay in the yard. But they knew they had to listen to Mom. They followed her to the house. + +They were very dirty and messy. But they were also very happy. They had made a new friend. They had had a lot of fun. They hoped they could play with the dog again. Maybe next time, they would not get so dirty. Or maybe they would. +Sam and Mia are twins who love to play with their toy trains. They have many trains of different colors and sizes, and they like to make them go on the tracks. But sometimes, their trains get mixed up and they can't find the ones they want. + +One day, their mom tells them to organize their trains before they go to bed. She says it will make it easier for them to play the next day. Sam and Mia agree, but they don't know how to start. They have so many trains! + +They decide to ask their big brother, Ben, for help. Ben is very helpful and smart. He knows a lot about trains and engines. He tells them to sort their trains by color, size, and type of engine. He shows them how to make piles of red trains, blue trains, big trains, small trains, steam trains, and electric trains. He also helps them to label each pile with a sticker. + +Sam and Mia are happy and proud. They thank Ben for his help and show their mom their organized trains. Their mom is very pleased and gives them a hug and a kiss. She tells them they did a great job and they can play with their trains again tomorrow. Sam and Mia smile and go to bed, dreaming of their trains. They can't wait to make them go on the tracks again. +Lily liked to spin. She spun in her dress, she spun on the grass, she spun with her toys. She spun so fast that she felt dizzy and happy. + +One day, she saw a big crane near her house. It was yellow and tall and had a long arm. It was lifting heavy things and putting them on a truck. Lily wanted to spin like the crane. + +She ran to the crane and climbed on it. She found a button that made the arm spin. She pushed it and the arm started to spin. Lily laughed and clapped her hands. + +But the crane was not a toy. It was a tool for work. The man who drove the crane was angry. He saw Lily spinning the arm and shouted at her. He ran to the crane and stopped the button. He took Lily off the crane and scolded her. + +Lily was scared and sorry. She did not know she was doing something bad. She was just having fun. She was clumsy and made a mess. She said sorry to the man and ran back to her house. She hugged her mom and cried. + +She learned a lesson that day. She learned that some things are not for spinning. She learned that some things are dangerous and can hurt people. She learned to be careful and listen to grown-ups. She still liked to spin, but only with her toys and her dress. She never climbed on a crane again. +Ben and Lily went to the park with Mom. They saw a pond with many ducks. Ben and Lily liked the ducks. They wanted to feed them bread. + +"Can we feed the ducks, Mom?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, but be gentle and quiet. Ducks are shy and need to relax," Mom said. + +Ben and Lily took some bread from Mom and walked to the pond. They saw a big duck with a green head and a yellow beak. He looked important. + +"Hello, Mr. Duck. Do you want some bread?" Lily said. + +The duck quacked and swam to Lily. He took the bread from her hand. He was hungry. + +"Thank you, Mr. Duck. You are very nice," Lily said. + +The duck quacked again and nodded. He was happy. + +Ben and Lily fed more ducks. They saw different colors and sizes. They had fun. + +Mom watched them and smiled. She was proud. + +"Ben and Lily, you are very kind to the ducks. They like you," Mom said. + +Ben and Lily hugged Mom. They loved her. + +They had a good day at the park. +Lily and Ben were playing in the woods. They liked to jump over logs and look for bugs. They saw a big log with many holes. "Maybe there are bugs inside," Lily said. "Let's see." + +They went to the log and poked their fingers in the holes. They felt something soft and furry. "Ow!" Ben cried. "Something bit me!" He pulled out his finger and saw blood. He started to cry. + +Lily looked at the hole and saw two bright eyes. It was a raccoon. The raccoon was angry and scared. It hissed and growled at them. "Stop!" Lily said. "Go away! You are mean!" + +But the raccoon did not go away. It came out of the log and ran towards them. It wanted to bite them more. Lily and Ben were very afraid. They turned and ran. But they were sleepy and slow. The raccoon was fast and angry. + +The raccoon caught up with them and jumped on them. It bit them hard on their legs and arms. Lily and Ben screamed and cried. They could not get away. The raccoon hurt them a lot. They wished they had not played with the log. They wished they had gone home. But it was too late. The raccoon did not stop. +Ben and Lily are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big hill near their house. They want to go up the hill and see what is on the other side. + +"Come on, Lily, let's go up the hill!" Ben urges. He runs to the hill and starts to climb. + +"Wait for me, Ben!" Lily says. She follows him, but she is slower. The hill is steep and hard to climb. She gets tired and stops. + +"Ben, I can't go up any more. It's too high and too hard. I want to go back," Lily says. + +Ben looks back and sees Lily. He is almost at the top of the hill. He wants to see what is on the other side, but he also wants to be with Lily. + +"Lily, don't give up. You can do it. It's not far. I'll help you. Maybe there is something nice on the other side. Maybe there is a park or a lake or a rainbow. Please, come with me," Ben says. + +He goes back to Lily and holds her hand. He encourages her to keep going. He tells her stories and jokes to make her laugh. He says he is proud of her. + +Lily feels better. She smiles and thanks Ben. She decides to try again. She holds Ben's hand and climbs with him. They help each other and reach the top of the hill. + +They look at the other side and see something nice. They see a field of flowers and a stream. They see butterflies and birds. They see the sun and the sky. + +They are happy. They hug each other and cheer. They run down the hill and play in the field. They pick flowers and splash in the stream. They chase butterflies and sing with birds. They enjoy the sun and the sky. + +They have fun. They are friends. They are glad they went up the hill. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play and laugh together. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide and run to it. + +"Can I go first?" Lily asks Ben. + +"OK, but only if you tell me a joke," Ben says. + +Lily thinks for a moment. She likes jokes. She says, "Why did the chicken cross the road?" + +Ben smiles. He knows this joke. He says, "To get to the other side." + +Lily shakes her head. She says, "No, to get away from the fox!" + +Ben laughs. He says, "That's a good joke, Lily. You can go first." + +Lily climbs up the slide. She is happy. She slides down fast and graceful. She lands on her feet and says, "Whee!" + +Ben claps. He says, "That was fun, Lily. Now it's my turn." + +He climbs up the slide. He is excited. He slides down fast and clumsy. He lands on his bum and says, "Ouch!" + +Lily giggles. She says, "Are you OK, Ben?" + +Ben rubs his bum. He says, "I'm OK, Lily. But that was not fun." + +Lily hugs Ben. She says, "I'm sorry, Ben. Maybe you need more practice." + +Ben nods. He says, "Maybe you can teach me, Lily. You are good at sliding." + +Lily smiles. She says, "Sure, Ben. I can teach you. We are friends. Friends help each other." + +Ben smiles. He says, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend." + +They hug again. They go back to the slide. They take turns and have fun. Their moms watch them and smile. + +The moral of the story is: Friends share and care for each other. +Ben and Lily wanted to build a nation with their blocks. They had many blocks of different colors and shapes. They started to put them together on the floor, making towers and walls and bridges. + +"Look, this is my castle!" Ben said, pointing to a big pile of blocks. "It has a flag and a moat and a gate." + +"That's nice, but I want to make a farm," Lily said, moving some blocks away from Ben. "I need green blocks for the grass and brown blocks for the animals." + +"But I need those blocks too!" Ben said, grabbing them back. "You can't take them from me!" + +"Yes, I can!" Lily said, pulling them harder. "You have too many blocks!" + +They started to fight over the blocks, pushing and shouting and crying. They did not share or listen to each other. They were very frustrated and angry. + +Soon, their blocks were all over the floor, and their nation was broken. They had no castle, no farm, no bridges, nothing. They looked at the mess and felt sad. + +Their mom came in and saw what happened. She was not happy. She asked them why they were fighting and why they did not build together. + +"We wanted to build a nation, but we had different ideas," Ben said. + +"And we did not want to share our blocks," Lily said. + +Mom shook her head and said, "A nation is not just a bunch of blocks. A nation is a group of people who work together and help each other. If you want to build a nation, you have to respect and cooperate with each other. You have to share and listen and compromise. That's how you make a nation strong and happy." + +Ben and Lily thought about what mom said. They felt sorry for what they did. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They decided to try again and build a nation together. They picked up their blocks and started to make a new plan. They asked each other what they wanted and what they could do. They agreed to use different colors and shapes for different parts of their nation. They made a castle and a farm and a bridge and more. They had fun and learned from each other. They were proud of their nation and of themselves. + +The moral of the story is: To build a nation, you have to work together and help each other. +Tom and Sue were friends. They liked to play games. One day, they saw a big poster. It said: "Win a prize! Find the hidden star in the park!" + +Tom and Sue wanted to win the prize. They ran to the park. They looked everywhere for the star. They looked under the swings, behind the trees, and in the sandbox. But they could not find the star. + +Then, they saw a big hill. They thought the star might be on top of the hill. They climbed the hill. It was hard. They were tired and thirsty. But they kept going. + +When they reached the top of the hill, they saw the star. It was shiny and yellow. They were happy. They ran to the star. But then, something terrible happened. The star was not a star. It was a bee. It was angry. It buzzed and stung Tom and Sue. They cried and ran away. + +Tom and Sue did not win the prize. They became sad and sore. They went home. They hugged their moms. They learned a lesson. They learned that some stars are not stars. They learned that some prizes are not prizes. They learned that some games are not fun. +Ben and Lily were playing with their blocks in the living room. They built a big tower that was very impressive. They were proud of their work and showed it to their mom. + +"Wow, that's a great tower!" Mom said. "You two are very clever. But it's almost time for your nap. You need to rest and have some quiet time." + +Ben and Lily did not want to nap. They wanted to keep playing with their blocks. They begged Mom to let them stay up. + +"Please, Mom, please! Just a little more!" Ben said. + +"No, Mom, no! We're not sleepy!" Lily said. + +Mom smiled and shook her head. "Sorry, kids, but you have to nap. It's good for you. You'll feel better and have more energy later. Come on, let's go to your room. I'll read you a story and tuck you in." + +Ben and Lily followed Mom to their room, but they were not happy. They put their blocks away and got into their beds. Mom read them a story about a dragon and a princess. They liked the story, but they still did not want to nap. + +"Can we play with our blocks again after we nap?" Ben asked. + +"Can we watch a movie with you after we nap?" Lily asked. + +Mom nodded and kissed them. "Yes, you can. But first you have to nap. I'll be back to check on you soon. I love you. Sleep tight." + +Mom turned off the light and closed the door. Ben and Lily tried to stay awake, but they were too tired. They closed their eyes and fell asleep. They dreamed of their impressive tower and their fun day. They did not know that Mom was very proud of them and that she had a surprise for them when they woke up. She had bought them a new puzzle and some cookies. She could not wait to see their happy faces. She knew they deserved a treat for being such good kids. +Tom and Sam were friends. They liked to play with cars and balls. One day, they found a big red car in the park. It was shiny and fast. They wanted to play with it. + +"Can I have a turn?" Tom asked Sam. + +"No, it is mine. I found it first," Sam said. He was not polite. + +"But we can share. It is more fun," Tom said. + +"No, go away. This car belongs to me," Sam said. He gave Tom a push. + +Tom was sad and angry. He wanted to play with the car too. He waited for Sam to look away. Then he ran to the car and grabbed it. He tried to pull it away from Sam. + +"Hey, give it back!" Sam shouted. He pulled harder. + +They both pulled and pulled. They did not see the man who came to the park. He was the owner of the car. He was looking for his car. + +"Hey, what are you doing with my car?" the man asked. He was not happy. He took the car from Tom and Sam. He gave them a rub on the head. He was not gentle. + +"Ow, that hurts!" Tom and Sam cried. + +"Next time, be polite and ask before you touch other people's things," the man said. He walked away with his car. + +Tom and Sam looked at each other. They felt sorry and ashamed. They had no car to play with. They had no fun. They had a bad ending. +Lila and Anna were playing with their dolls in the garden. They liked to pretend that their dolls were princesses and fairies. They gave them names and dresses and crowns. + +"Look, my doll is Elsa, she can freeze things with her magic," Lila said, holding up her doll with a blue dress and blonde hair. + +"My doll is Anna, she is Elsa's sister, she is brave and kind," Anna said, holding up her doll with a green dress and red hair. + +They made a castle with some stones and sticks and put their dolls inside. They pretended that there was a dragon outside and they had to protect their castle. + +"Roar, I am the dragon, I will burn your castle and take your dolls," Lila said, making a scary voice and moving her hand like a dragon. + +"No, you can't, we will stop you, Elsa, freeze the dragon," Anna said, making her doll point at Lila's hand. + +Lila pretended that her hand was frozen and couldn't move. She made a funny face and said, "Oh no, I am frozen, help me, help me." + +Anna laughed and said, "We did it, we saved our castle and our dolls, we are the best." + +They hugged their dolls and each other and continued to play. They were very happy. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to play in the park. They had a lot of fun on the swings, the slide and the sandbox. But they also made a lot of mess. Their clothes were dirty, their shoes were sandy and their faces were sticky. + +"Time to go home, kids," their mom said. "We need to settle down and get ready for dinner." + +"But we're not tired, mom," Lily and Max said. "We want to play more." + +"Sorry, sweeties, but we have to go. The park is closing soon and the staff need to clean it. Maybe we can come back tomorrow if you behave well." + +Lily and Max pouted, but they followed their mom to the car. They buckled their seatbelts and waved goodbye to the park. On the way home, they saw a big truck with a hose and a brush. + +"Look, mom, what is that?" Max asked. + +"That's the truck that helps the staff clean the park. It sprays water and soap to wash away the dirt and the germs. Isn't that cool?" + +Lily and Max nodded. They thought the truck was cool, but they also felt a little sorry for the mess they made. They decided to be more careful next time they played in the park. + +When they got home, their mom helped them take off their dirty clothes and put on clean ones. She also washed their faces and hands with a soft towel. Then she gave them a hug and a kiss. + +"Now you're all clean and cozy," she said. "Let's go to the kitchen and see what dad cooked for dinner." + +Lily and Max smiled. They were hungry and curious. They ran to the kitchen and saw a big pot of soup and some bread on the table. + +"Yummy, soup!" Lily said. + +"Yummy, bread!" Max said. + +They sat down and ate their dinner. They told their mom and dad about their day at the park. They also said sorry for making a mess and thanked them for cleaning them up. + +Their mom and dad smiled. They were proud of their twins. They said they loved them very much and they were happy they had fun. + +After dinner, Lily and Max brushed their teeth and put on their pajamas. They went to their bedroom and climbed into their beds. Their mom and dad tucked them in and read them a story. They kissed them goodnight and turned off the light. + +Lily and Max cuddled with their teddy bears and closed their eyes. They felt warm and safe. They settled down and fell asleep. They dreamed of the park and the truck and the soup and the bread. They dreamed of their mom and dad and their love. They were happy. +Jill likes to watch daisies in the park. She thinks they are pretty and happy. She picks some daisies and puts them in her hair. She feels like a princess. + +Tom sees Jill and wants to play with her. He runs to her and says hello. He sees the daisies in her hair and tries to pull them out. He thinks they are cheap and ugly. He does not like flowers. + +Jill gets mad and says no. She does not want Tom to touch her daisies. She likes them and they are hers. She pushes Tom away and runs to her mom. She cries and tells her what Tom did. + +Mom hugs Jill and says it is okay. She says Tom was rude and mean. She says Jill is beautiful and smart. She says daisies are lovely and special. She gives Jill a kiss and a cookie. + +Tom feels sorry and sad. He did not mean to hurt Jill. He just wanted to play with her. He does not know why he did not like the daisies. He walks to Jill and says sorry. He says he likes her and wants to be her friend. + +Jill looks at Tom and sees he is not bad. He is just a boy who made a mistake. She says sorry too. She says she likes him and wants to be his friend. She gives him a daisy and a smile. + +Mom sees Jill and Tom and smiles. She is glad they are friends. She says they can watch the daisies together. She says they are both sweet and kind. She says daisies are for everyone. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with gear. Gear is a toy with many parts. You can make different things with gear. Tom and Sam have a big box of gear. + +One day, they want to play with gear at Tom's house. But Tom's mom says no. She says they have to go to the dentist. Tom and Sam are anxious. They do not like the dentist. The dentist has a big chair and a loud drill. They are afraid of the drill. + +"Can we play with gear after the dentist?" Tom asks his mom. + +"Maybe, if you are good and brave," his mom says. + +Tom and Sam go to the dentist with Tom's mom. They wait in the lobby. They see other kids with gear. They want to play with them. But they have to stay with Tom's mom. + +"Can we play with gear now?" Sam asks Tom's mom. + +"Not yet, we have to wait for our turn," his mom says. + +Tom and Sam are bored and anxious. They look at the clock. They hope their turn comes soon. They hope the dentist is nice and gentle. They hope they can play with gear later. They love gear. Gear is fun. +Anna and Ben wanted to decorate a basket for their mom. They found a big basket in the closet and some paper, crayons, stickers and ribbons. They sat on the floor and started to make the basket pretty. + +"Look, I draw a flower with yellow and pink," Anna said, showing her paper to Ben. + +"That's nice, Anna. I draw a heart with red and blue," Ben said, showing his paper to Anna. + +They cut out their drawings and stuck them on the basket. Then they tied some ribbons around the handle. They were very proud of their work. + +"Mom will love our basket," Anna said. + +"Yes, she will. Let's fill it with some things she likes," Ben said. + +They ran to the kitchen and got some cookies, apples and tea bags. They put them in the basket. Then they looked for a soft blanket to make the basket more comfortable. They found a pink blanket in their room and wrapped it around the basket. + +"Let's go and surprise mom," Anna said. + +They carried the basket to the living room, where mom was reading a book on the couch. They put the basket on the coffee table and shouted, "Surprise!" + +Mom looked up and saw the basket. She smiled and hugged Anna and Ben. + +"Wow, what a beautiful basket! Did you make it for me?" she asked. + +"Yes, mom. We decorate it with paper, crayons, stickers and ribbons. And we put some cookies, apples and tea for you. And a blanket to make it comfortable," Anna and Ben said. + +Mom thanked them and kissed them. She said, "You are so sweet and thoughtful. I love you and I love your basket. It's the best gift ever." +Tim was a boy who liked to play with his toys. He had many cars, trucks, and trains on his desk. He also had a phone that could make sounds and talk. He liked to pretend he was a driver or a boss. + +One day, his mom told him to do his homework. She said he had to learn some letters and numbers. Tim did not want to do his homework. He wanted to play with his phone. He said no to his mom and ran to his desk. + +He picked up his phone and pressed some buttons. He heard a voice say, "Hello, this is the police. What is your emergency?" Tim thought it was a game. He said, "I have a big problem. There are monsters in my house. They want to eat me. Help me, please!" + +The voice said, "Stay calm, we are on our way. Where do you live?" Tim did not answer. He laughed and hung up the phone. He thought it was funny. He did not know he had called the real police. + +Soon, he heard sirens and saw flashing lights outside his window. He saw two police cars and a fire truck. He saw some men with uniforms and hats. They knocked on his door. His mom opened it. She was very surprised and scared. + +The police asked her if there was an emergency. She said no, everything was fine. They asked her if she had a son named Tim. She said yes, he was in his room. They asked her if he had a phone. She said yes, he had a toy phone. They asked her to show them. + +She took them to Tim's room. She saw him playing with his phone on his desk. She saw the phone had a real number and a real cord. She realized it was not a toy phone. It was her old phone that she had put in a box. She did not know Tim had found it and plugged it in. + +She felt very ashamed and angry. She said sorry to the police and the firemen. They said it was not a joke. They said it was a crime. They said they had wasted their time and money. They said they could have helped someone who really needed them. They said they had to report it. + +They left with a stern look. Tim's mom turned to him. She was very troubled. She said he had done a very bad thing. She said he had lied and caused trouble. She said he had to learn his lesson. She said he had to do his homework and no more playing. She said he had to give away his phone and his toys. She said he had to say sorry to the police and the firemen. + +Tim felt very sad and scared. He wished he had not played with the phone. He wished he had answered his mom and done his homework. He wished he had not lied and caused trouble. He learned his lesson. He learned that lying is wrong and honesty is right. He learned that playing is fun but not when it hurts others. He learned that he had to be a good boy and listen to his mom. +Lily is a girl who likes to play with her dolls. She has many dolls, but her favorite one is Anna. Anna has long hair and a pink dress. Lily likes to comb Anna's hair and pretend they are going to a party. + +One day, Lily's mom says, "Lily, we are going to the park. Do you want to come?" Lily says, "Yes, mom. Can I bring Anna?" Mom says, "Of course, you can. But be careful with her. Don't lose her or get her dirty." + +Lily and mom go to the park. Lily sees a swing and runs to it. She puts Anna on the swing and pushes her gently. She says, "Whee, Anna, you are flying!" Anna smiles and says, "I love you, Lily." + +Lily sees a boy who is looking at her and Anna. He has a ball and a truck. He says, "Hi, I'm Ben. Can I play with you?" Lily says, "Hi, Ben. I'm Lily. This is Anna. She is my doll." Ben says, "Can I see Anna? She is pretty." Lily says, "OK, but be nice to her. She is my friend." + +Ben takes Anna and looks at her. He says, "She has long hair and a pink dress. Can I comb her hair?" Lily says, "No, Ben. I comb her hair. You can play with your ball or your truck." Ben says, "But I want to play with Anna. She is more fun than my ball or my truck." Lily says, "No, Ben. Anna is mine. Give her back to me." + +Ben does not listen to Lily. He pulls Anna's hair and makes her cry. Lily gets angry and says, "Ben, you are mean. You hurt Anna. You don't know how to play with dolls. Give her back to me now!" Ben says, "No, Lily. Anna is mine now. You can have my ball or my truck. They are available." Lily says, "No, Ben. I don't want your ball or your truck. I want Anna. She is not available. She is my doll. Give her back to me!" + +Lily and Ben start to fight over Anna. They tug and pull and shout. Mom hears them and comes to see what is wrong. She says, "Lily, Ben, what are you doing? Why are you fighting?" Lily says, "Mom, Ben took Anna and hurt her. He won't give her back to me. He says she is his doll." Ben says, "Mom, Lily won't let me play with Anna. She says she is her friend. She won't share with me. She says I can have her ball or her truck." + +Mom says, "Lily, Ben, you both need to calm down. Anna is Lily's doll. She can decide who can play with her. Ben, you need to ask Lily nicely if you can play with Anna. You also need to apologize for hurting Anna. Lily, you need to be kind and share with Ben. You can let him play with Anna for a little while. You can also play with his ball or his truck. They are fun too." + +Lily and Ben look at mom and then at each other. They feel sorry for what they did. Ben says, "Lily, I'm sorry for taking Anna and hurting her. Can I play with her for a little while? I will be nice to her." Lily says, "Ben, I'm sorry for not sharing with you. You can play with Anna for a little while. I will play with your ball or your truck. They are fun too." + +Lily and Ben smile and hug. They give Anna back to Lily. Lily combs Anna's hair and makes her happy. She says, "Anna, this is Ben. He is my new friend. He wants to play with you." Anna says, "Hi, Ben. I'm Anna. I'm Lily's doll. You can play with me." Ben says, "Hi, Anna. I'm Ben. I'm Lily's new friend. I want to play with you." + +Lily and Ben play with Anna, the ball and the truck. They have a lot of fun. Mom watches them and smiles. She says, "Lily, Ben, you are good kids. You know how to share and be friends." Lily and Ben say, "Thank you, mom. We love you." Mom says, "I love you too." +Lily and Tom were playing in the sandbox. They had a big bucket and a small shovel. They wanted to make a sandcastle. Lily filled the bucket with sand and pressed it hard. Then she turned the bucket over and lifted it. A nice sandcastle came out. + +"Look, Tom, I made a castle!" Lily said. + +"Wow, Lily, it is very good!" Tom said. He wanted to make one too. He took the bucket from Lily and filled it with sand. But he did not press it hard enough. When he turned the bucket over and lifted it, the sand fell apart. + +"Oh no, Tom, you have to press harder!" Lily said. + +"I tried, Lily, but it did not work!" Tom said. He was sad. + +Lily saw that Tom was sad. She wanted to make him happy. She had an idea. She ran to the kitchen and came back with a plate of cookies. They were chocolate chip cookies. They were delicious. + +"Tom, look, I have cookies for us!" Lily said. + +"Really, Lily? Cookies?" Tom said. He smiled. + +"Yes, Tom, cookies! They are yummy! We can share them and eat them together!" Lily said. + +"Thank you, Lily, you are very nice!" Tom said. He took a cookie and bit it. It was sweet and crunchy. + +"Mmm, Lily, these cookies are delicious!" Tom said. + +"I know, Tom, they are my favorite!" Lily said. She took a cookie and bit it too. It was soft and melty. + +They ate the cookies and smiled. They forgot about the sandcastle. They were happy. + +The end. +Lily and Ben 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 flowers. + +They arrived at a big house near the sea. It was their holiday home. They ran inside and explored. They found a big bedroom with two beds and a lot of toys. They also found a small door under the stairs. It was locked. + +"What is behind the door?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe a secret room," Ben said. + +They tried to open the door, but it was too hard. They asked Mum and Dad, but they said they didn't have the key. They said it was a mysterious door. + +Lily and Ben were curious. They wanted to see what was behind the door. They looked for the key everywhere. They looked in the drawers and the cupboards and the sofa. They didn't find the key. + +One day, they were playing outside. They saw a shiny thing in the grass. It was a key. It had a star on it. + +"Maybe this is the key for the door," Lily said. + +"Let's try it," Ben said. + +They ran inside and went to the door under the stairs. They put the key in the lock and turned it. The door opened. + +They saw a dark tunnel. It had lights on the walls. They heard a strange sound. + +"What is that?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Let's go and see," Ben said. + +They held hands and walked into the tunnel. They followed the lights and the sound. They came to a big room. It had a lot of machines and buttons and screens. It looked like a spaceship. + +They saw a man in a white coat. He was working on a machine. He didn't see them. + +"Hello," Lily said. + +The man turned around. He looked surprised. + +"Who are you? How did you get here?" he asked. + +"We are Lily and Ben. We are on a holiday. We found the key for the door. What is this place?" Lily said. + +"This is my secret lab. I am a scientist. I am working on a project. It is very important. You shouldn't be here," the man said. + +"What project?" Ben asked. + +"I am trying to make things disappear. I have a machine that can make anything invisible. Watch," the man said. + +He picked up a ball and put it in the machine. He pressed a button. The ball disappeared. + +"Wow," Lily and Ben said. + +"Where did it go?" Lily asked. + +"It didn't go anywhere. It is still here. But you can't see it. It is invisible," the man said. + +"Can you make it visible again?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, I can. But I have to be careful. If I make a mistake, the ball might never come back. Or it might come back in a different shape or color. Or it might come back in a different place or time. It is very risky," the man said. + +"Can you make us disappear?" Lily asked. + +"No, I can't. It is too dangerous. You are not things. You are people. You have feelings and thoughts and dreams. You can't disappear. You have to stay here and be happy," the man said. + +"But we want to see what it is like to be invisible. It sounds fun," Ben said. + +"It is not fun. It is lonely and scary. You can't see yourself. You can't see your family or friends. You can't touch anything or talk to anyone. You can't do anything. You are nothing," the man said. + +"Please, just for a little while. We promise to be careful. We won't touch anything or talk to anyone. We just want to try it," Lily said. + +The man sighed. He looked at Lily and Ben. They looked at him with big eyes. They smiled. + +"OK, OK. But only for a little while. And only if you promise to come back. And only if you don't tell anyone. This is a secret. Do you understand?" the man said. + +"Yes, yes, we understand. We promise. Thank you," Lily and Ben said. + +The man nodded. He took them to the machine. He put them inside. He pressed a button. Lily and Ben disappeared. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big box under a tree. The box is locked. They need a key to open it. + +"Maybe there is something fun inside," Tom says. + +"Maybe there is a toy or a book or a cake," Sam says. + +They look around for a key. They see a man on a bench. He is not moving. He has a key in his hand. + +"Let's ask him for the key," Tom says. + +They run to the man. They say hello. But the man does not answer. He does not blink. He does not breathe. + +"Is he sleeping?" Sam asks. + +"No, he is dead," Tom says. + +They are scared. They do not want to join the dead man. They run away from the box and the bench. They go to find their moms. They tell them what they saw. Their moms hug them and take them home. They say they are brave and good boys. They say they will call the police to help the dead man. They say they will never go to the park alone again. +Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play with dolls and cars and books. One day, they went to Lily's house after school. Lily's mom made them hot cocoa with marshmallows. It was yummy and warm. + +"Thank you, Lily's mom," Max said. "You are very compassionate." + +"You're welcome, Max," Lily's mom said. "You are very polite." + +Lily and Max drank their cocoa and talked about their day. They had fun at school. They learned about animals and colors and shapes. They also played with their friends on the playground. + +But then, Lily saw something that made her angry. Max had taken her favorite doll, the one with the pink dress and the blue eyes. He was holding it in his hand and smiling. + +"Hey, that's my doll!" Lily shouted. "Give it back!" + +"No, it's mine now," Max said. "I like it." + +Lily tried to grab the doll from Max, but he was stronger. He pulled the doll away from her and hugged it. Lily felt very sad and mad. She wanted her doll back. She did something bad. She pinched Max on his arm. + +"Ow!" Max cried. "That hurts!" + +He dropped the doll and rubbed his arm. He looked at Lily with tears in his eyes. He felt very sad and mad too. He wanted to pinch Lily back. + +But then, Lily saw what she had done. She saw the red mark on Max's arm. She saw his tears. She felt very sorry. She did something good. She hugged Max and said sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Max," Lily said. "I shouldn't have pinched you. You are my best friend. You can play with my doll." + +Max hugged Lily back and said sorry too. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Max said. "I shouldn't have taken your doll. You are my best friend. You can have your doll back." + +Lily and Max smiled and wiped their tears. They picked up the doll and shared it. They played with it and with the cars and the books. They drank their cocoa and ate their marshmallows. They were happy again. +Lily liked to play with her toys in the office. The office was a small room where her dad worked on his computer. Sometimes, he let Lily sit on his lap and type letters on the keyboard. Lily thought that was fun. + +One day, Lily wanted to play in the office, but her dad was busy. He said, "Lily, I have to do some work. Can you play in your room for a while?" Lily did not like that. She wanted to stay in the office. + +She said, "No, dad. I want to play here. Please let me play here." She tried to grab some papers from the desk. Her dad said, "No, Lily. Those are important papers. You can't play with them. You might rip them or lose them. Please go to your room and play with your toys." + +Lily was sad and angry. She did not want to go to her room. She wanted to play in the office. She said, "No, no, no!" She threw a tantrum. She kicked and screamed and cried. + +Her dad was not happy. He said, "Lily, stop that. You are being very naughty. You have to listen to me. If you don't go to your room, you will have a time-out." He picked her up and carried her to her room. He closed the door and said, "You can come out when you calm down and say sorry." + +Lily was still sad and angry. She did not like her room. She did not like her toys. She did not like her dad. She did not say sorry. She stayed in her room and sulked. She wished she could play in the office. +Anna and Ben were bored. They had no toys to play with and the sky was dull and gray. They wanted to have some fun, but they did not know what to do. + +"Let's go to the park," Anna said. "Maybe we can swing on the swings or slide on the slide." + +"OK," Ben said. "But we have to ask Mom first." + +They ran to their mom, who was in the kitchen. "Mom, can we go to the park, please?" they asked. + +"Sure, but be careful and don't go too far," Mom said. "And take your jackets, it might rain." + +Anna and Ben put on their jackets and ran to the park. They were happy to see the swings and the slide. They took turns swinging and sliding, laughing and shouting. + +But then they saw something strange. It was a big animal with long legs and a long tail. It had brown fur and big ears. It was a kangaroo! + +"Wow, look at that!" Anna said. "It's a kangaroo! How did it get here?" + +"I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe it escaped from the zoo. Do you think it's friendly?" + +They walked slowly towards the kangaroo, hoping to pet it. But the kangaroo was scared. It saw the children and jumped away. It hopped over the fence and ran into the woods. + +"Bye, kangaroo!" Anna and Ben said. "We hope you find your way home." + +They went back to the swings and the slide. They were not bored anymore. They had seen a kangaroo in the park! They could not wait to tell Mom about their adventure. +Lily and Tom were playing in the farm. They liked to see the cows, the pigs and the chickens. They also liked to run in the grass and pick flowers. But they wanted to find something new. + +"Let's go to the barn!" Tom said. "Maybe we can find something there." + +"OK!" Lily agreed. "But be careful. The barn is rough and old. We might get hurt." + +They walked to the barn. It was big and brown. It had a door and a window. They opened the door and went inside. It was dark and dusty. They saw some hay, some tools and some boxes. + +"Look!" Tom said. "There is a box with a hole. Maybe there is something inside." + +He went to the box and looked inside. He saw something shiny and round. He reached his hand and grabbed it. It was a bell! + +"Ding ding ding!" Tom said. He shook the bell and made a loud noise. + +Lily came to see what Tom had found. She liked the bell too. She wanted to try it. + +"Can I have the bell?" Lily asked. + +"No!" Tom said. "I found it. It is mine." + +"But I want to play with it too!" Lily said. "It is not fair." + +They started to argue. They pulled the bell from each other. They did not hear the noise outside. + +Suddenly, the door opened. A big man came in. He was the farmer. He looked angry. + +"What are you doing here?" he shouted. "This is my barn. You are not allowed here. And that is my bell. You are making too much noise. You are scaring my animals." + +He took the bell from Tom and Lily. He told them to leave the barn and go back to their parents. He closed the door behind them. + +Tom and Lily felt sad and scared. They had lost the bell and made the farmer mad. They wished they had not gone to the barn. They wished they had shared the bell. They learned a lesson. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They decided to play somewhere else. They hoped the farmer would forgive them. +Lily and Max were very happy. They were going to the museum with Mom and Dad. The museum had many things to see and learn. Lily liked the animals and Max liked the cars. + +"Look, Lily, there is a big elephant!" Max said, pointing to a statue. + +"Wow, it is so big and gray!" Lily said. "Can we touch it?" + +"No, we can't touch anything in the museum," Mom said. "We have to be careful and quiet." + +Lily and Max nodded. They followed Mom and Dad to the next room. There were many paintings on the walls. Some were bright and some were dark. Some had people and some had flowers. + +"Look, Max, there is a painting of a garden!" Lily said, pointing to a picture. + +"Wow, it is so pretty and green!" Max said. "Can we smell it?" + +"No, we can't smell anything in the museum," Dad said. "We have to be respectful and curious." + +Lily and Max nodded. They followed Mom and Dad to the last room. There was a big fountain in the middle. It had water that went up and down. It made a nice sound. + +"Look, Lily, there is a fountain!" Max said, pointing to the water. + +"Wow, it is so cool and wet!" Lily said. "Can we spray it?" + +Before Mom and Dad could say anything, Max ran to the fountain. He put his hand in the water and splashed it. He laughed and sprayed Lily. Lily laughed and sprayed Max. They had fun. + +But then, a loud voice said, "Stop! You can't spray anything in the museum! You have to leave now!" + +Lily and Max stopped. They looked at the voice. It was a man in a uniform. He was angry. He had a badge and a whistle. + +Mom and Dad came to the fountain. They were sorry and embarrassed. They took Lily and Max by the hand and walked to the door. + +"Sorry, sir, we didn't mean to cause trouble," Mom said. + +"Sorry, sir, we were just playing," Dad said. + +"Sorry, sir, we didn't know," Lily said. + +"Sorry, sir, we won't do it again," Max said. + +The man in the uniform shook his head. He said, "You can't come back to the museum. It is closed for you." + +Lily and Max were very sad. They liked the museum. They wanted to see more things. But they learned a lesson. They had to follow the rules. They had to be careful, quiet, respectful, and curious. They had to wait until the museum was open again. +Lily was a little girl who liked to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom asked her to stir the soup while she went to check on the baby. Lily was happy to stir the soup with a big spoon. She felt like a big girl. + +But then, she heard a loud noise from the living room. It was the alarm. It was telling her that something was wrong. Lily was scared. She wanted to see what was happening. She left the spoon in the soup and ran to the living room. + +She saw that the alarm was coming from the TV. It was a show about a fire. There was a lot of smoke and flames. Lily felt sorry for the poor people who lived in the house. She wished she could help them. She forgot about the soup. + +Meanwhile, the soup was boiling over. It spilled on the stove and made a mess. It also made a lot of smoke. The smoke reached the smoke detector. The smoke detector started to beep. It was another alarm. It was telling Lily and her mom that there was a fire in the kitchen. + +Lily's mom heard the alarm and the beep. She ran to the kitchen with the baby. She saw the soup and the smoke. She was angry and worried. She turned off the stove and opened the window. She grabbed a towel and wiped the soup. She looked at Lily and said, "Lily, what did you do? You were supposed to stir the soup. You left it alone and made a fire. You could have burned the house. You could have hurt yourself and the baby. You were very naughty." + +Lily felt bad. She knew she made a mistake. She was sorry. She said, "Mom, I'm sorry. I heard the alarm from the TV. I thought there was a real fire. I wanted to see. I forgot about the soup. I didn't mean to make a fire. I was trying to help." + +Lily's mom hugged her and said, "Lily, I'm glad you're okay. But you have to be careful. You can't leave the stove alone. You have to listen to me. You have to finish what you start. You have to be responsible. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, mom. I understand. I'm sorry. I love you." + +Lily's mom said, "I love you too. Now, let's clean up this mess and make a new soup. And next time, don't be fooled by the TV. It's not always real." + +Lily learned a lesson that day. She learned to be careful, to listen, to finish what she started, and to be responsible. She also learned to tell the difference between the TV and the real world. She never left the stove alone again. She became a good helper and a big girl. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play in the garden. They dig holes and make mud pies. They have fun with the earth. + +One day, a big truck comes to their house. It makes a lot of noise. It brings a new sofa for their living room. Sara and Tom are curious. They want to see the new sofa. + +They run inside the house. They see the new sofa. It is big and soft and red. Sara and Tom like it. They want to sit on it. + +But their mom says, "No, you can't sit on the new sofa. You are dirty. You have earth on your hands and clothes. Go and wash up first." + +Sara and Tom complain. They say, "But mom, we want to sit on the new sofa. It looks so nice. We won't make it dirty. Please, mom, please." + +Their mom shakes her head. She says, "No, you have to wash up first. The new sofa is modest. It doesn't like dirt. It likes to be clean and tidy. Go and wash up now. Then you can sit on the new sofa." + +Sara and Tom are sad. They don't want to wash up. They want to sit on the new sofa. But they know their mom is right. The new sofa is modest. They have to respect it. + +They go and wash up. They scrub their hands and clothes. They rinse off the earth. They dry themselves with a towel. + +Then they go back to the living room. They see the new sofa. It is still big and soft and red. Sara and Tom smile. They sit on the new sofa. They feel cozy and happy. + +They say, "Thank you, mom, for the new sofa. It is very nice. We like it a lot. We will keep it clean and tidy. We won't complain anymore." + +Their mom smiles. She says, "You're welcome, Sara and Tom. I'm glad you like the new sofa. You are very good children. You are modest, too." +Lily and Ben liked to help their mom in the kitchen. They wanted to make a cake for dad's birthday. Mom gave them a big bowl, some eggs, some flour, some sugar, and some butter. She also gave them a mixer to mix everything together. + +"Be careful with the mixer," mom said. "It is very fast and loud. You have to hold it with both hands and not touch the buttons." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They took turns to crack the eggs and pour them in the bowl. They added the flour, the sugar, and the butter. They were ready to use the mixer. + +Lily held the mixer with both hands and turned it on. It made a whirring noise and spun the blades. The batter started to get smooth and fluffy. Lily smiled. She was doing a good job. + +Ben wanted to try the mixer too. He reached for it and pulled it from Lily's hands. Lily shouted, "No, Ben, it's my turn!" + +Ben did not listen. He held the mixer with one hand and pressed the buttons. The mixer went faster and faster. It splashed the batter all over the bowl, the table, the floor, and the walls. It also splashed on Lily, Ben, and mom. + +Mom gasped. "Ben, what are you doing? You are destroying the kitchen!" + +Ben looked around. He saw the mess he had made. He felt bad. He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to be clever like Lily. But I was not careful with the mixer." + +Mom sighed. She turned off the mixer and took it from Ben. She hugged him and said, "It's okay, Ben. You can be clever in other ways. But you have to listen and follow the rules. And you have to share with your sister." + +Lily wiped the batter from her face. She was angry at Ben, but she also felt sorry for him. She said, "It's okay, Ben. I forgive you. But next time, let me finish my turn." + +Ben nodded. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. You are a good sister. Can we still make the cake for dad?" + +Mom smiled. She said, "Yes, we can. But first, we have to clean up this mess. And then, we have to use a new bowl, new eggs, new flour, new sugar, and new butter. And we have to be very careful with the mixer." +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to ride their bikes in the park. One day, Tim's bike has a problem. His tire is thin and has a hole. Air comes out of the hole and makes a hissing sound. + +"Tim, your tire is broken. You need to fix it," Sam says. + +"How do I fix it?" Tim asks. + +"You need a patch and some glue. Dad has them in the garage. Come on, let's go," Sam says. + +They go to the garage and find the patch and the glue. Sam helps Tim to put the patch over the hole and glue it. They wait for a while until the glue is dry. + +"Is it fixed now?" Tim asks. + +"Yes, it is. Let's try it," Sam says. + +They go back to the park and ride their bikes. Tim's tire is not thin and does not have a hole anymore. It is round and full of air. Tim and Sam are happy. They thank Dad for the patch and the glue. They have fun in the park. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play outside. One day, they found a big pile of leaves in their yard. They wanted to jump in it and have fun. + +"Let's go, Sam!" Tom said. "We can make a big mess with the leaves!" + +"OK, Tom!" Sam said. "But we have to be careful. Mom said it rained last night and the leaves might be wet." + +Tom did not listen to Sam. He ran to the pile and jumped in it. He felt something cold and squishy under him. He screamed. + +"Tom, what's wrong?" Sam asked. He ran to the pile and saw Tom's face. It was wet and dirty. + +"The leaves are wet, Sam!" Tom said. "And there is mud under them! It feels yucky!" + +Sam laughed. He thought Tom was silly. He said, "I told you to be careful, Tom. You did not yield to me. Now you have a wet result. You are a wet leaf boy!" + +Tom did not like Sam's laugh. He felt angry and sad. He grabbed a handful of wet leaves and mud and threw it at Sam. Sam dodged it and threw some back at Tom. They started a leaf fight. + +They had fun for a while, but then they heard Mom's voice. She was calling them for lunch. They stopped the fight and looked at each other. They were both wet and dirty. They knew Mom would be mad. + +They ran to the house and tried to clean themselves. But it was too late. Mom saw them and frowned. She said, "What did you do, boys? You are both wet and dirty. You have to take a bath before lunch. And no more playing in the leaves!" + +Tom and Sam felt sorry. They said, "We're sorry, Mom. We just wanted to have fun. We did not know the leaves were wet and muddy." + +Mom sighed. She said, "I know, boys. But you have to listen to me and to each other. Sometimes, you have to yield to someone who knows better. And sometimes, you have to think of the result of your actions. Now, go take a bath and then we can have lunch." + +Tom and Sam nodded. They went to the bathroom and took a bath. They washed the wet leaves and mud off their bodies and hair. They felt clean and warm. They said, "We love you, Mom. And we love each other. We will yield and think of the result next time." + +Mom smiled. She said, "I love you, too, boys. And I'm glad you love each other. Now, come and have some soup. It will make you feel better." + +Tom and Sam hugged Mom and went to the kitchen. They had some soup and bread. They felt happy and full. They learned a lesson that day. They learned to yield, to think of the result, and to have fun in a good way. +Tim and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big slide and wanted to go on it. But there was a silly man on the slide. He was wearing a funny hat and a long coat. He was making noises and blocking the way. + +"Go away, silly man!" Tim shouted. "We want to slide!" + +The silly man did not listen. He laughed and said, "No, no, no! This is my slide! You can't have it!" + +Tim and Lily were angry. They tried to push the silly man off the slide. But he was too big and strong. He pushed them back and said, "Ha, ha, ha! You can't get me!" + +Tim and Lily looked around. They saw a big dog near the slide. The dog was barking and wagging its tail. Tim had an idea. He said to Lily, "Let's rescue the dog! Maybe he can help us!" + +Lily nodded. They ran to the dog and petted it. The dog was happy and licked their faces. Tim said to the dog, "Good dog! Can you help us? There is a silly man on the slide. He won't let us play. Can you scare him away?" + +The dog barked and nodded. It followed Tim and Lily to the slide. It saw the silly man and growled. The silly man saw the dog and screamed. He was afraid of dogs. He tried to run away, but he slipped and fell off the slide. He landed on the ground with a thud. + +Tim and Lily cheered. They said, "Yay! We rescued the dog and the slide! Thank you, dog! You are a good dog!" + +The dog wagged its tail and barked. It jumped on the slide and slid down. It was having fun. Tim and Lily followed the dog and slid down too. They were having fun too. + +But the silly man was not having fun. He was hurt and angry. He got up and limped away. He said, "Ow, ow, ow! You bad kids and bad dog! You hurt me and took my slide! I will get you back! I will get you back!" + +The silly man went to his car and drove away. He had a plan. He was going to come back with a bigger and meaner dog. He was going to rescue his slide and scare the kids and the dog. He was going to have his revenge. + +But he did not see the red light. He did not see the truck. He did not see the crash. He did not see the end. +Lily and Max were twins who loved to play outside. They liked to run, jump, and climb on the farm. One day, they saw a big red barn near their house. They wanted to explore it. + +"Let's go see what's inside the barn," Lily said. + +"OK, but be careful. Mom said there are animals in there," Max said. + +They ran to the barn and opened the door. They saw cows, pigs, chickens, and horses. They also saw a lot of hay and tools. They were very curious. + +"Look, there's a ladder. Let's go up and see what's on the roof," Lily said. + +"OK, but be careful. It might be high and slippery," Max said. + +They climbed the ladder and reached the roof. They saw a beautiful view of the farm and the sky. They also saw something shiny and colorful. + +"Look, there's a kite. Someone left it here," Lily said. + +"Wow, it's so pretty. Can we fly it?" Max said. + +"Sure, why not? It's available. No one is using it," Lily said. + +They grabbed the kite and ran to the edge of the roof. They threw the kite in the air and watched it soar. They felt happy and free. + +"Look, we can fly the kite. It's so fun," Lily said. + +"Yes, it is. We're like birds," Max said. + +They did not notice the wind getting stronger and the clouds getting darker. They did not hear the thunder and the rain. They did not see the kite getting tangled in a tree. They did not feel the roof getting wet and slippery. + +They only felt a sudden jerk and a loud snap. The kite broke and fell to the ground. They lost their balance and fell too. + +They screamed and cried. They were hurt and scared. + +Mom heard them and ran to the barn. She saw them lying on the ground, covered in mud and blood. She was shocked and worried. + +"Oh no, my babies. What happened? Are you OK?" Mom said. + +She picked them up and hugged them. She took them to the house and cleaned their wounds. She gave them medicine and bandages. She gave them hugs and kisses. + +She was angry and sad. She scolded them for being reckless and disobedient. She told them to never go to the barn again. She told them to be careful and listen to her. + +She was also relieved and grateful. She was glad they were alive and not too badly hurt. She loved them very much. + +She hoped they learned their lesson. She hoped they would be more careful and listen to her. + +She hoped they would still love to play outside. But not on the roof. And not with kites. +Anna liked to paint. She had many colors and brushes. She painted flowers and trees and animals. She painted on paper and on the wall. She was happy when she painted. + +One day, Anna wanted to paint something new. She saw her mom's coffee on the table. It was brown and hot and smelled good. Anna thought it would be a good color to paint with. She took the coffee and poured it on a paper. She used her fingers to make shapes and lines. + +"Anna, what are you doing?" her mom asked. She came into the room and saw the mess. She was not happy. She saw the coffee on the paper and on the floor and on Anna's clothes. + +"I'm painting, mom. See? I made a house and a cat and a sun," Anna said. She showed her mom her paper. She was proud of her painting. + +"Anna, you can't paint with coffee. That's not normal. Coffee is for drinking, not for painting. You made a big mess. You have to clean it up," her mom said. She took the paper and the coffee and gave Anna a cloth. + +Anna was sad. She didn't understand why her mom was angry. She liked her painting. She thought it was beautiful. She wanted to paint more. + +"Mom, can I paint with something else? Can I paint with juice or milk or water?" Anna asked. + +"No, Anna. You can only paint with paint. Paint is for painting. Juice and milk and water are for drinking. You have to use normal things to paint," her mom said. + +Anna nodded. She cleaned up the mess. She was sorry for making her mom angry. She wanted to make her mom happy. She decided to paint with paint next time. She hoped her mom would like her paintings. She still liked to paint. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide and a swing. They want to try them. + +"Let's go to the slide first," Tom says. He runs to the slide and climbs up the ladder. He sits on the slide and slides down. "Whee!" he shouts. "This is fun!" + +Lily follows him. She also slides down and laughs. "Me too! Me too!" she says. They slide again and again. + +Then they see the swing. "Let's go to the swing now," Lily says. She runs to the swing and sits on it. She pushes with her feet and swings high. "Wow!" she says. "This is cool!" + +Tom follows her. He also sits on the swing and swings high. "Yeah!" he says. "This is awesome!" + +They swing again and again. + +They have so much fun that they forget their toys and books. They leave them on the bench. Their moms call them. "Tom! Lily! It's time to go home!" they say. + +Tom and Lily stop swinging and run to their moms. They hug them and say thank you. They walk to the car. + +But when they get to the car, they remember something. "Oh no!" Tom says. "We forgot our things!" + +Lily gasps. "You're right! We forgot our things!" + +They look at each other and make a funny face. They giggle. "Oops!" they say. + +Their moms smile. "Don't worry," they say. "We can go back and get them. It's okay to forget sometimes. But next time, remember to take your things with you." + +Tom and Lily nod. They say sorry. They go back to the park and get their things. They are happy to have their things back. They are also happy to have each other. They are good friends. They had a fun day. +One day, a boy named Ben went to the beach with his mom and dad. He liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. He saw many fish and shells and crabs. He was very happy. + +But Ben wanted to see more. He wanted to swim in the deep water, where the big fish and the octopus lived. He did not listen to his mom and dad, who told him to stay close to them. He ran away from them and went to the deep water. + +He felt something touch his foot. He looked down and saw a big octopus. It had eight arms and many suckers. It was not friendly. It grabbed Ben's foot and pulled him down. Ben was scared. He cried for help. + +His mom and dad heard him and swam to him. They saw the octopus and tried to free Ben. They pulled and pulled, but the octopus was strong. They needed help. + +They saw a big fish swim by. It was a shark. It had sharp teeth and a big fin. It was hungry. It saw the octopus and Ben and his mom and dad. It wanted to eat them. + +But the shark was not smart. It did not see a rock under the water. It swam too fast and hit the rock. It hurt its nose and mouth. It let out a loud roar and swam away. + +The octopus was scared of the shark. It let go of Ben and his mom and dad. It hid under the rock. It did not want to see the shark again. + +Ben and his mom and dad swam back to the shore. They were safe. They hugged each other and thanked the shark for saving them. They learned a lesson. They would not go to the deep water again. They would listen to each other and stay together. They would be happy. +One day, Lily and Tom wanted to help Mom wash the house. They took a big sponge and a bucket of water and went to the living room. They saw the ceiling was very high and had a big crack. They wondered what made the crack. + +"Maybe a giant stepped on the roof," Lily said. + +"Maybe a dragon breathed fire on it," Tom said. + +They decided to wash the crack and make it go away. They stood on the couch and reached up with the sponge. But the sponge was too wet and dripped water on the floor. Mom came in and saw the mess. + +"Oh no, what are you doing?" Mom asked. + +"We are washing the ceiling, Mom. It is broken," Lily and Tom said. + +Mom smiled and shook her head. She explained that the crack was not dirt, but a hole that needed to be fixed. She said they could not wash the ceiling, but they could help her wash the floor. She gave them a mop and a towel and showed them how to dry the water. + +Lily and Tom felt sorry for making a mess, but they were happy to help Mom. They learned that washing the ceiling was not a good idea, but washing the floor was. They also learned some new words, like crack, hole, and mop. They had fun washing the house with Mom. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. But they were very spoiled and did not like to share. They always wanted to have more toys than the other. + +One day, their mom gave them a new puzzle with many pieces. It had a picture of a big tree with many animals. Lily and Ben both wanted to do the puzzle, but they did not want to work together. + +"I want to number the pieces," Lily said. "I am better at counting than you." + +"No, I want to number the pieces," Ben said. "You are too slow and make mistakes." + +They started to fight and pull the pieces from each other. Some of the pieces fell on the floor and got lost. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the mess and the missing pieces. She was very angry and sad. + +"Lily and Ben, you are very spoiled and selfish," she said. "You do not know how to play nicely and share. You have ruined the puzzle and wasted a gift. Do you know what wisdom is?" + +Lily and Ben looked at each other and shook their heads. They did not know what wisdom was. + +"Wisdom is when you use your mind and your heart to do good things," their mom said. "Wisdom is when you help and respect others, not when you fight and hurt them. Wisdom is when you are grateful and happy with what you have, not when you are greedy and unhappy with what you want. Wisdom is more important than number, because number can change, but wisdom can stay." + +Lily and Ben felt sorry and ashamed. They realized that they had been very foolish and unkind. They hugged their mom and said they were sorry. They asked her to help them find the missing pieces and do the puzzle together. + +Their mom smiled and hugged them back. She said she was glad that they learned a lesson. She said she loved them and hoped that they would grow up with wisdom and love. +Tim and Mia are playing with their toys in the living room. Tim has a laser that makes red lights and sounds. Mia has a doll that can talk and sing. Tim likes to poke Mia's doll with his laser and make it stop talking. Mia does not like that. + +"Stop it, Tim!" Mia says. "You are hurting my doll!" + +"No, I'm not!" Tim says. "It's just a laser. It's fun!" + +Mia grabs her doll and hugs it. She sees that the laser has made a filthy mark on its dress. She is very angry. + +"That's not fun, Tim! That's mean! You made my doll dirty!" + +She pokes Tim with her finger and makes him drop his laser. The laser falls on the floor and breaks. Tim is very sad. + +"Look what you did, Mia! You broke my laser!" + +He starts to cry. Mia feels sorry for him. + +"I'm sorry, Tim. I didn't mean to break your laser. I just wanted you to stop poking my doll." + +She picks up the laser and tries to fix it. She can't. She gives it back to Tim. + +"Maybe we can ask mom to buy you a new laser. Or we can share my doll. She can talk and sing again. Do you want to play with her?" + +Tim wipes his tears and nods. He takes the doll and presses a button. The doll says, "Hello, I'm Lily. I love you!" + +Tim and Mia smile and hug each other. They play with the doll and forget about the laser. They are happy. +Lily and Ben like to write with chalk on the sidewalk. They write their names, draw flowers and stars, and make funny faces. They have fun and laugh a lot. + +One day, they see a big field across the street. The field has green grass and yellow flowers. It looks very pretty. Lily and Ben want to write on the field. They think it will be more fun than the sidewalk. + +They run across the street and take their chalk. They start to write on the grass. They write their names, draw flowers and stars, and make funny faces. They have fun and laugh a lot. + +But then, a man comes out of a house near the field. He looks very angry. He yells at Lily and Ben. He says they are bad and they are ruining his field. He says he works hard to make his field nice and they are making it ugly. He says they have to stop and go away. + +Lily and Ben are scared and sad. They did not know the field belonged to the man. They did not mean to make him angry. They did not want to ruin his field. They just wanted to write and have fun. + +They say they are sorry to the man. They say they will not write on his field again. They say they will help him fix his field. They pick up their chalk and run back to the sidewalk. + +They feel bad and do not laugh anymore. They wish they had not written on the field. They wish they had stayed on the sidewalk. They learn to be careful and respectful of other people's things. They hope the man will forgive them. +Anna did not like to brush her teeth. She said it was yucky and boring. Every night, her mom would tell her to go to the bathroom and get her brush. But Anna would resist. She would run away, hide under the bed, or pretend to be asleep. + +One night, her mom had a new idea. She bought a tasty toothpaste that was pink and had a strawberry flavor. She showed it to Anna and said, "Look, this is a special toothpaste for you. It will make your teeth shiny and healthy. And it tastes like strawberries. Do you want to try it?" + +Anna was curious. She liked strawberries. She took the brush and squeezed some toothpaste on it. She smelled it and licked it. It was sweet and fruity. She smiled and said, "Mmm, this is good. Can I have more?" + +Her mom was happy. She said, "Yes, you can have more, but you have to brush your teeth with it. That's how it works. You have to move the brush up and down and side to side on your teeth. Can you do that?" + +Anna nodded. She put the brush in her mouth and started to brush her teeth. She made bubbles and noises. She enjoyed the tasty toothpaste. She brushed her teeth for a long time. Then she rinsed her mouth and spat. She looked at her teeth in the mirror. They were shiny and white. She was proud of herself. She said, "Look, mom, I did it. I brushed my teeth. They are clean and pretty. And the toothpaste was yummy. Can I have it again tomorrow?" + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Of course, you can have it again tomorrow. And every night. I'm so glad you like it. You are a good girl. Now, let's go to bed. Good night, sweetie." + +Anna said, "Good night, mom. I love you. And I love my brush and my toothpaste." She went to bed and fell asleep with a smile on her face. +Anna liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Lily. Lily had long hair, a pink dress, and a delicate face. Anna liked to brush her hair, dress her up, and talk to her. + +One day, Anna found a bottle of lotion in her mom's room. She thought it smelled nice and would make Lily's skin soft. She took the lotion and went to her room. She put some lotion on her hand and rubbed it on Lily's face. + +But Lily did not like the lotion. It made her nose itch and tickle. She tried to hold it in, but she could not. She sneezed very hard. The lotion flew out of her nose and mouth and landed on Anna's face. + +"Ah-choo!" Lily sneezed. + +"Yuck!" Anna said. "Lily, why did you sneeze on me?" + +"I'm sorry, Anna," Lily said. "The lotion made me sneeze. It was too strong for my delicate nose." + +Anna was not mad at Lily. She knew she was not feeling well. She wiped the lotion off her face and Lily's face. She gave her a hug and a kiss. + +"It's okay, Lily," Anna said. "I love you anyway. Next time, I will not put lotion on your face. I will just use water and soap." + +Lily smiled and hugged Anna back. She was happy to have such a good friend. She hoped Anna would not sneeze too. +Tom and Anna liked to play in the office. The office was a big room with many things to see and touch. There were papers, pens, books, and a computer. There was also a fridge with food and drinks. + +One day, Tom and Anna found a cake in the fridge. The cake looked yummy. It had white cream and red berries on top. Tom and Anna wanted to eat the cake. + +"Can we have some cake?" Tom asked Anna. + +"Yes, let's have some cake!" Anna said. + +They took the cake out of the fridge and put it on a plate. They cut two big slices and took a bite. But the cake did not taste yummy. It tasted bad. It tasted like dirt and worms. + +"Yuck!" Tom said. "This cake is spoiled!" + +"Yuck!" Anna said. "This cake is rotten!" + +They spit out the cake and threw it in the trash. They felt sick and sad. They did not want to play in the office anymore. + +They ran out of the office and looked for their mom. They told her what happened. Their mom hugged them and gave them some water. + +"I'm sorry, Tom and Anna," their mom said. "That cake was very old. It was not for eating. It was for throwing away." + +"Why did you keep it in the fridge?" Tom asked. + +"Because I forgot about it," their mom said. "I was very busy with work. I should have checked the fridge more often." + +"It's okay, mom," Anna said. "We still love you." + +"We still love you, too," their mom said. "But next time, please ask me before you eat anything from the fridge. And don't play in the office without me. It's not safe." + +"Okay, mom," Tom and Anna said. + +They learned their lesson. They never ate spoiled cake again. And they never played in the office alone again. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +"Let's go on the slide!" Anna says. + +"OK!" Ben says. + +They run to the slide. But there is a sign. The sign says: "No jumping on the slide. It is the law." + +"What does that mean?" Anna asks. + +"It means we cannot jump on the slide. It is a rule. We have to follow the rule." Ben says. + +"But I want to jump on the slide. It is fun." Anna says. + +"No, Anna. It is not fun. It is bad. It is dangerous. You can get hurt. You can break the slide. You can make other people angry. You have to be good." Ben says. + +Anna thinks. She does not want to be bad. She does not want to get hurt. She does not want to break the slide. She does not want to make other people angry. She wants to be good. + +"OK, Ben. I will not jump on the slide. I will follow the rule. I will be good." Anna says. + +They go on the slide. They sit down. They slide down. They laugh. They have fun. They are happy. + +They are ordinary friends. They follow the law. They do not jump on the slide. +Anna was sick. She felt hot and tired. Mom put a thermometer in her mouth to check her temperature. The thermometer beeped and showed a high number. + +"Oh, Anna, you have a fever. You need to rest and drink water," Mom said. + +Anna nodded and lay down on her bed. She had a teddy bear and a book with her. She wanted to read the book, but her eyes hurt. She hugged the teddy bear and closed her eyes. + +Dad came home from work. He saw Anna's sad face and went to her room. He kissed her forehead and felt how hot she was. + +"Hello, sweetie. How are you feeling?" Dad asked. + +"Not good, Dad. I'm sick. Mom says I have a fever," Anna said. + +"I'm sorry, Anna. I brought you something to make you feel better," Dad said. He took out a small box from his pocket. It was a toy repair kit. It had a hammer, a screwdriver, a wrench, and some nails. + +"What is that, Dad?" Anna asked. + +"It's a repair kit. You can use it to fix things that are broken. Like your thermometer. It's not working well. It shows a high number even when you are cool," Dad said. + +He took the thermometer from the nightstand and opened it with the screwdriver. He showed Anna the inside of the thermometer. It had a battery, a wire, and a chip. + +"See, this is the battery. It gives power to the thermometer. This is the wire. It connects the battery to the chip. This is the chip. It measures your temperature and shows it on the screen. Sometimes, the wire or the chip can get loose or damaged. Then, the thermometer doesn't work well. We can repair it with the repair kit," Dad said. + +He took a nail and used it to tighten the wire. He took the hammer and tapped the chip gently. He closed the thermometer and turned it on. It beeped and showed a normal number. + +"Wow, Dad, you fixed it! You are so smart!" Anna said. + +"Thank you, Anna. But you are smarter. You are learning new things every day. Like how to read and write and count. And how to repair things. Maybe you can be a doctor or an engineer or a teacher when you grow up," Dad said. + +He gave the thermometer and the repair kit to Anna. He hugged her and said, "I love you, Anna. You are my brave and clever girl. I hope you feel better soon." + +Anna smiled and said, "I love you too, Dad. You are my kind and funny dad. Thank you for the repair kit. It's cool. I will use it to fix my toys and books and teddy bear." + +She put the thermometer in her mouth and the repair kit on her lap. She felt a little cooler and happier. She opened her book and started to read. She had a lot of stories to tell. +Tim and his dog Rex like to jog every morning. They jog around the town and say hello to the people they meet. Rex is a loyal dog and he never leaves Tim's side. + +One day, they jog past a big park. Rex sees a ball flying in the air and he wants to catch it. He barks and runs after the ball. Tim calls him, but Rex does not hear him. He is too excited. + +"Rex, come back!" Tim shouts. He jogs faster to catch up with Rex. He is worried that Rex might get lost or hurt. + +Rex reaches the ball and grabs it with his mouth. He is happy and proud. He looks around for Tim, but he does not see him. He sees many other people and dogs in the park. He feels scared and alone. + +"Where is Tim?" Rex whines. He drops the ball and runs back to where he came from. He hopes to find Tim soon. + +Tim is still jogging and looking for Rex. He is sad and scared. He misses his dog and he hopes he is okay. + +"Where is Rex?" Tim cries. He stops and looks around. He does not see Rex anywhere. + +Then, he hears a familiar bark. He turns and sees Rex running towards him. He is happy and relieved. He runs to Rex and hugs him. + +"Rex, I'm so glad you're back!" Tim says. "I was so worried about you. Don't ever run away from me again." + +Rex licks Tim's face and wags his tail. He is sorry and happy. He loves Tim and he does not want to leave him again. + +They jog back home together, holding each other tight. They are the best friends in the town. +Sam loves to play his trumpet. He likes to make loud noises and pretend he is in a band. He plays his trumpet every day in his room. + +One day, he hears a knock on his door. It is his friend Lily. Lily has a drum. She says, "Hi, Sam. Can I play with you?" + +Sam is happy to see Lily. He says, "Yes, you can. I have a trumpet. Do you want to hear it?" + +Lily nods. She says, "Yes, I do. I have a drum. Do you want to hear it?" + +Sam nods. He says, "Yes, I do. Let's play together. We can make a great band." + +Sam and Lily go to Sam's room. They sit on the floor and play their instruments. They make loud noises and have fun. They are a great band. They invite their teddy bears and dolls to listen to them. They play and play until it is time for lunch. They are happy and hungry. They say, "Thank you for playing with me. You are a great friend." +Tom and Lily were going to the zoo with their mom. They were very excited to see the lions, the monkeys and the penguins. They packed their snacks, their hats and their water bottles in their backpacks and got in the car. + +But when they got on the road, they saw a lot of cars and trucks. They were all stuck and not moving. Mom said it was traffic. She looked at her watch and said, "Oh no, we might be late for the zoo. The zoo closes at four o'clock and it is already three o'clock." + +Tom and Lily were worried. They did not want to miss the zoo. They wanted to see the animals and have fun. They asked mom, "Can we go faster? Can we take another road?" + +Mom said, "I'm sorry, kids, but there is no other way. We have to wait for the traffic to clear. Maybe we can rush when we get to the zoo and see as many animals as we can." + +Tom and Lily were sad. They hoped the traffic would go away soon. They looked out the window and tried to find something interesting to look at. They saw a big red fire truck, a yellow school bus and a blue motorcycle. They counted the colors and made up stories about them. + +After a while, the traffic started to move again. Mom said, "Hooray, we're moving! We might make it to the zoo after all. Hold on, kids, we're going to rush!" + +Tom and Lily cheered. They put on their seat belts and smiled. They were happy to go to the zoo. They hoped they would see the lions, the monkeys and the penguins before the zoo closed. They thanked mom for taking them to the zoo. They said, "We love you, mom. You're the best!" +Lily and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They saw a big jar of cookies on the shelf. They wanted some cookies, but they knew Mom said no. + +"Let's get the jar," Ben said. "Mom won't know." + +Lily was scared. "No, Ben. That's bad. Mom will be angry." + +But Ben did not listen. He climbed on a chair and reached for the jar. He pulled it hard, but it was too heavy. The jar fell and broke on the floor. Cookies and glass were everywhere. + +Mom heard the noise and came running. She saw the mess and was very angry. She scolded Ben and Lily. "You were naughty. You did not obey. You could have hurt yourself. Go to your room. No cookies for you." + +Ben and Lily felt sorry. They wept and said sorry to Mom. They went to their room and sat on their beds. They learned their lesson. They decided to be good and listen to Mom next time. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see many flowers in the park. They are red, yellow, pink and purple. Lily likes the pink flowers. Ben likes the yellow flowers. + +"Look, Lily, I found a yellow flower for you!" Ben says. He picks a flower and gives it to Lily. + +"Thank you, Ben, it is very pretty!" Lily says. She smiles and hugs Ben. She picks a pink flower and gives it to Ben. + +"Thank you, Lily, it is very nice!" Ben says. He smiles and hugs Lily. They are happy. + +Tom is a big boy. He is not nice. He sees Lily and Ben with the flowers. He is angry. He wants the flowers. He runs to Lily and Ben. He kicks the flowers out of their hands. + +"Hey, those are my flowers!" Tom says. He is loud and mean. + +"No, they are not! We found them!" Lily says. She is sad and scared. + +"Go away, Tom! You are not nice!" Ben says. He is brave and angry. + +Tom laughs. He sees a green flower. He likes the green flower. He picks the green flower. He holds it up. + +"Look, I have a green flower! It is the best flower! You don't have a green flower!" Tom says. He is proud and rude. + +But the green flower is not a flower. It is a bee. The bee is mad. It stings Tom on the nose. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom says. He drops the bee. He cries and runs away. + +Lily and Ben see the bee. They are surprised and glad. + +"Bye, bye, Tom! Bye, bye, bee!" Lily and Ben say. They wave and laugh. + +They find their flowers on the ground. They pick them up. They hug each other. + +"We are still friends. We still have our flowers. We are happy." Lily and Ben say. They are happy. +Lily 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 saw other children and played with them too. + +One day, they saw a big dog in the park. The dog was black and had long hair. It barked loudly and ran towards them. Lily and Ben were frightened. They dropped the ball and ran away. + +"Help! Help!" they cried. "The dog is chasing us!" + +They ran to a bench where their mom was sitting. She saw the dog and picked them up. She hugged them and said, "Don't worry, my loves. I'm here. The dog won't hurt you." + +"Mom, can we have our ball back?" Lily asked. She liked the ball. It was red and shiny. + +"Of course, sweetie. But we have to wait until the dog is gone. He might think the ball is his toy and bite it." Mom said. + +"Okay, Mom. We will wait." Ben said. He trusted Mom. She always kept her promises. + +They sat on the bench and watched the dog. The dog found the ball and played with it. He threw it in the air and caught it. He rolled on the grass and chewed it. He looked happy. + +Lily and Ben felt a little sorry for the dog. Maybe he was lonely and wanted to play with them. Maybe he was not mean, just noisy. + +"Mom, can we be friends with the dog?" Lily asked. + +Mom smiled and said, "Maybe, honey. But we have to be careful. We don't know the dog. He might not be friendly. We have to ask his owner first." + +"Where is his owner, Mom?" Ben asked. + +Mom looked around and said, "I don't know, darling. Maybe he left the dog here. That's not nice. Dogs need owners who love them and take care of them." + +Lily and Ben felt sad for the dog. They wished they could help him. They wished they could give him their ball and a hug. + +"Mom, can we promise the dog something?" Lily asked. + +"What do you want to promise him, sweetie?" Mom asked. + +Lily and Ben looked at each other and said, "We promise to come back and play with him again. We promise to be his friends." + +Mom smiled and said, "That's very kind of you, my loves. But you have to keep your promises. Do you think you can do that?" + +Lily and Ben nodded and said, "Yes, Mom. We can do that." + +They got down from the bench and walked to the dog. The dog stopped playing and looked at them. He wagged his tail and licked their faces. He seemed happy to see them. + +Lily and Ben petted the dog and said, "Hi, dog. We are Lily and Ben. We are sorry we ran away from you. We were frightened. But now we are not. We want to be your friends. We promise to come back and play with you again. We promise." + +The dog barked and jumped. He seemed to understand. He gave them the ball and nudged them to play. Lily and Ben smiled and threw the ball. The dog ran after it and brought it back. They played for a while and had fun. + +Mom watched them and smiled too. She was proud of Lily and Ben. They were brave and kind. They made a new friend. They kept their promise. +Anna and Ben like to play with their toy trains. They have a big box of tracks and bridges and stations. They can make different shapes and paths for their trains to go on. Sometimes they pretend they are the drivers and make train noises. + +One day, they decided to make a tunnel for their trains. They found a big cardboard tube and put it on the floor. They put some tracks inside and outside the tube. They were very happy with their tunnel. They took turns to push their trains through it. + +But then, Ben was careless. He pushed his train too hard and too fast. He did not see that the tube was not very strong. His train hit the side of the tube and made a big hole. The tube started to tear and fall apart. The tracks inside the tube broke and fell out. + +Anna was sad and angry. She liked the tunnel and did not want it to break. She shouted at Ben and said he was bad. Ben was sorry and sad too. He did not mean to break the tunnel. He said he was sorry and asked Anna to forgive him. + +Anna and Ben looked at the broken tunnel and the broken tracks. They felt bad. They did not want to fight. They wanted to play. They decided to forgive each other and try to fix the tunnel. They used some tape and paper to patch up the hole. They put the tracks back together. They hugged and said they were sorry. They played with their trains again and had fun. They were careful not to break the tunnel again. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. The park has swings, slides and a big pond. Lily and Ben have fun on the swings and slides. They see ducks and fish in the pond. + +"Look, Ben, ducks!" Lily says. She points to the pond. "They are lovely. Can we feed them?" + +"OK, Lily, but we need bread," Ben says. He looks in his bag. He has a sandwich. "We can use this." + +They go to the pond. They break the sandwich into small pieces. They throw the pieces to the ducks. The ducks come closer. They quack and eat the bread. + +"Hello, ducks," Lily says. She smiles. "You are hungry. We are happy to share with you." + +A man comes to the pond. He wears a hat and a badge. He is the park keeper. He sees Lily and Ben. He is not happy. + +"Hey, you two, stop that!" he says. He walks to them. "You can't feed the ducks. It is bad for them. And you have to pay to enter the park." + +Lily and Ben are scared. They did not know they had to pay. They did not know they could not feed the ducks. They have no money. + +"Sorry, sir, we did not know," Ben says. He holds Lily's hand. "We just wanted to play and be nice to the ducks." + +The park keeper looks at them. He sees they are young and sorry. He softens a bit. + +"Well, next time, you have to ask your parents to pay for you," he says. "And don't feed the ducks. They have their own food. You can watch them, but don't touch them." + +Lily and Ben nod. They say thank you and sorry. They leave the pond. They go back to the swings and slides. They play some more. They still like the park. They still think the ducks are lovely. But they will not feed them again. They will follow the rules. +Tommy likes firemen. He likes their big red trucks and their loud sirens. He likes their shiny helmets and their long hoses. He likes to watch them when they go to help people. + +One day, Tommy sees a fireman outside his house. The fireman is checking the fire hydrant. Tommy runs to the window and waves at him. The fireman waves back and smiles. + +Tommy wants to talk to the fireman. He asks his mom if he can go outside. His mom says yes, but he has to hold her hand. Tommy and his mom go outside and say hello to the fireman. + +"Hi, I'm Tommy. You are a fireman, right?" Tommy questions. + +"Yes, I am. I'm Mike. Nice to meet you, Tommy." The fireman answers. + +"You are very nice. Can I see your truck?" Tommy asks. + +"Sure, you can. Come with me, I'll show you." The fireman says. + +The fireman takes Tommy and his mom to his truck. He shows them the lights, the horn, the ladder, and the hose. He lets Tommy sit in the driver's seat and wear his helmet. Tommy is very happy. He thanks the fireman for letting him see his truck. + +"You're welcome, Tommy. You are a very good boy. Maybe one day, you can be a fireman too." The fireman says. + +Tommy smiles and hugs the fireman. He says goodbye and goes back to his house with his mom. He tells his mom that he wants to be a fireman when he grows up. His mom says that he can be anything he wants. She kisses him and tells him that she loves him. Tommy loves his mom and the fireman. He thinks they are both very nice. +Sam was a tall boy who liked to play with his toys. He had many cars, trucks, and trains that he could zoom around the floor. He also had a bottle of juice that he always kept with him. He liked to drink his juice when he was thirsty or when he wanted a sweet treat. + +One day, Sam was playing with his toys in the living room. He saw a big, shiny car that he wanted to have. It was on the shelf, next to a lamp. Sam thought he could reach it if he climbed on the couch. He left his bottle of juice on the floor and went to get the car. + +He stood on the couch and stretched his arm. He was very close to the car, but he could not grab it. He tried to jump, but he slipped and fell. He bumped his head on the floor and started to cry. He looked for his bottle of juice, but he could not see it. He felt very sad and hurt. + +Mom heard Sam crying and came to the living room. She saw him on the floor and ran to him. She hugged him and asked him what happened. Sam told her he wanted the car on the shelf, but he fell and lost his juice. Mom looked around and saw the bottle of juice. It was under the lamp, and it was very hot. The juice had melted and spilled out of the bottle. It made a sticky mess on the floor and the lamp. + +Mom was not happy. She told Sam he should not climb on the couch or leave his juice near the lamp. She said he could have burned himself or broken the lamp. She said he should be careful and listen to her. She said he could have the car if he asked her nicely, but he had to clean up the mess and say sorry. Sam felt sorry and nodded. He helped Mom clean up the mess and said sorry. He learned his lesson and never climbed on the couch or left his juice near the lamp again. He got the car and played with it happily. He also drank his juice from a cup and not a bottle. He was a good boy. +Lila and Ben were twins who liked to help their mom in the garden. One day, mom asked them to carry some blueberries to the kitchen. She gave them each a small basket and said, "Be careful and obedient, and don't eat the blueberries on the way." + +Lila and Ben nodded and took their baskets. They walked slowly and gently, so the blueberries would not fall or get squished. They saw some birds and butterflies on the way, but they did not stop to look at them. They wanted to be obedient and make mom happy. + +When they reached the kitchen, they saw dad making pancakes. He smiled and said, "Wow, what a nice surprise! You brought some blueberries for the pancakes. Thank you, Lila and Ben. You are very helpful and obedient." + +Lila and Ben felt proud and happy. They put their baskets on the table and hugged dad. Then they helped him wash the blueberries and sprinkle them on the pancakes. They waited patiently until mom came and joined them. Then they all ate the pancakes with blueberries and syrup. They were delicious and sweet. Lila and Ben thought it was the best breakfast ever. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to swim in the lake. One day, they go to visit their grandma. She lives near the lake. She is poor, but she is kind. + +Tom and Jen say hello to grandma. They give her a hug. They tell her they want to swim in the lake. Grandma says okay, but be careful. She says the lake is deep and cold. She says they need to wear life jackets. + +Tom and Jen do not listen to grandma. They think they are good swimmers. They do not wear life jackets. They run to the lake. They jump in the water. They splash and laugh. + +But the lake is deep and cold. Tom and Jen get tired. They cannot swim back to the shore. They call for help. But grandma cannot hear them. She is in the house. She is making cookies for them. + +Tom and Jen sink in the water. They cannot breathe. They die. Grandma is sad. She cries. She wishes they listened to her. She wishes they wore life jackets. She wishes they were alive. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play in the library. The library has many books. Some books are big, some books are small. Tom and Jen like to look at the pictures in the books. + +One day, Tom and Jen find a big book on a high shelf. The book is locked with a metal thing. Tom and Jen want to see what is inside the book. They look for a key to unlock the book. They find a key on a desk. Tom takes the key and climbs on a chair. He reaches for the book. + +"Be careful, Tom!" Jen says. "The chair is not strong. You can fall." + +Tom does not listen to Jen. He puts the key in the metal thing and turns it. The book unlocks. Tom is happy. He opens the book. + +But the book is not a normal book. It is a dictionary. It has many words, but no pictures. Tom does not like the book. He is angry. He throws the book on the floor. + +The book makes a loud noise. The librarian hears the noise. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees the book on the floor, the key on the shelf, and Tom and Jen on the chair. + +"What are you doing?" the librarian asks. "You are not supposed to touch the dictionary. It is very old and important. You can break it. And you are not supposed to climb on the chair. You can hurt yourself. You are very naughty. You have to leave the library now. And you cannot come back for a long time." + +Tom and Jen are scared. They say sorry to the librarian. But the librarian is still angry. She takes them to the door and tells them to go home. Tom and Jen are sad. They have no more books to play with. They have no more library to go to. They have lost their favorite place. They have a bad ending. +Anna was a girl who liked to learn new things. She liked to learn how to draw, how to sing, and how to read. She also liked to learn about other people and how they lived. + +One day, she went to visit her grandpa, who lived in a big house. Her grandpa was very old and he used a cane to walk. He had many stories to tell Anna about his life and the places he had seen. + +He told her about a time when he was a boy and he went to a cold country with snow and ice. He showed her a picture of him wearing a thick coat and a hat. He said he learned how to ski and how to make a snowman. He also learned how to be brave and kind, because the people there were very friendly and helped him when he was lost. + +Anna listened to her grandpa with wonder and asked him many questions. She learned a lot from him and she felt happy. She gave him a big hug and said she loved him. She said she wanted to learn more from him and see more pictures. + +Her grandpa smiled and said he loved her too. He said he was glad to have her as his granddaughter and he was proud of her. He said he would teach her more things and show her more pictures. He said they had a lot to learn from each other. +Lily and Sam are in the car with Mom. They are going to the park to play. But the car is not moving. Mom says there is a lot of traffic. Traffic is when many cars are on the road and they have to wait. Lily and Sam are bored. They want to get out of the car and run. + +Lily sees a button on the door. She pushes it. She hears a click. She thinks it is a fun sound. She pushes it again and again. Sam sees what she is doing. He says, "Stop it, Lily. That is the lock button. You are locking and unlocking the door. Mom will be mad." + +But Lily does not listen. She keeps pushing the button. She thinks it is a game. She laughs. Sam is annoyed. He tries to grab the button. They start to fight. Mom hears them. She turns around. She sees what Lily is doing. She says, "Lily, stop that right now. You are not supposed to play with the lock button. It is not safe. You could open the door and fall out of the car. And you are making a lot of noise. You are bothering me and the other drivers." + +Lily stops pushing the button. She feels bad. She says, "Sorry, Mom. I did not know. I was just having fun." Mom says, "It's okay, Lily. I know you were bored. But you have to listen to me and Sam. The lock button is not a toy. It is for keeping us safe in the car. Do you understand?" Lily nods. She says, "Yes, Mom. I understand. I will not do it again." + +Mom smiles. She says, "Thank you, Lily. I love you. And I love you, Sam. You are a good brother for telling Lily to stop. I know you are bored too. But we will be at the park soon. Just be patient. And look, the traffic is moving. We are almost there." Lily and Sam look out the window. They see the cars moving. They see the trees and the flowers. They see the swings and the slides. They are happy. They forget about the lock button. They forget about the traffic. They forget about the smelly car. They only think about the park. They say, "Yay, park! We love park!" Mom says, "Me too, kids. Me too." +Ben and Sam were brothers who liked to play with fire. They had a box of matches that they stole from their dad. They would sneak out to the backyard and light things on fire. They thought it was fun to watch the flames and the smoke. + +One day, they found a big pile of leaves that someone had raked. They decided to burn it and see what would happen. They took some matches and threw them on the leaves. The leaves caught fire and made a big orange glow. Ben and Sam laughed and clapped their hands. + +"Look, look, it's so pretty!" Ben said. + +"Yeah, and it smells good too!" Sam said. + +They moved closer to the fire and breathed in the smoke. They did not know that the smoke was bad for them. It was fake air that hurt their lungs. They started to cough and choke. They tried to run away, but the fire was too fast. It spread to the grass and the fence and the house. It trapped them in a ring of fire. + +"Help, help, we can't get out!" Ben cried. + +"Mom, dad, where are you?" Sam screamed. + +But no one heard them. Their mom and dad were at work. They had left them alone with a babysitter. But the babysitter was asleep on the couch. She did not wake up until it was too late. She saw the fire and called the firemen. But the firemen could not save Ben and Sam. They were burned by the fire and the smoke. They died in the backyard. They never played with fire again. +Tommy liked to play in the garden with his friends. They had a lot of fun with the flowers, the bugs and the dirt. Sometimes, they also helped his mom with the plants. She grew many things, like carrots, beans and squash. + +One day, Tommy saw a big yellow squash on a vine. He thought it was very attractive. It was round and shiny and looked like a sun. He wanted to pick it and show it to his friends. He asked his mom if he could. + +His mom smiled and said yes, but he had to be careful. The squash was heavy and the vine was prickly. She gave him a knife and a basket and told him to cut the stem gently. Tommy nodded and went to the squash. + +He tried to lift the squash, but it was too hard. He asked his friends to help him. They all pulled and pushed, but the squash did not move. They decided to include the vine in the basket. They cut the stem with the knife and lifted the squash with the vine together. They were very proud of their work. + +They carried the basket to Tommy's mom. She was very happy to see the squash. She said it was a good one and they could make a yummy soup with it. She thanked them for their help and gave them each a cookie. They ate the cookies and played some more in the garden. They had a great day with the squash. +Tim and Lily were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. They used pots and pans and spoons and bowls. They also used some things they should not use, like glass cups and plates. + +"Look, Lily, I can cover this glass with this plate. It is like a hat!" Tim said. He put a plate on top of a glass and lifted it up. + +"No, Tim, that is not a good idea. The glass can break and hurt you. Put it down, please," Lily said. She was worried about Tim. + +But Tim did not listen. He wanted to show Lily how funny the glass hat was. He moved the plate and the glass around. He made silly faces and noises. + +"Ha ha, look at me, I am a glass head!" Tim said. + +But then, he moved too fast. The plate and the glass slipped from his hands. They fell on the floor and broke into many pieces. Tim and Lily heard a loud noise. They were scared. + +They also heard another noise. It was their mom. She came into the kitchen and saw the mess. She was very grumpy. + +"Tim and Lily, what have you done? You know you are not allowed to play with glass. You could have cut yourselves. You are in big trouble!" Mom said. + +She made Tim and Lily clean up the broken glass and the plate. She also gave them a time out. They had to sit on the couch and think about what they did. + +Tim and Lily were sorry. They did not mean to break the glass and the plate. They just wanted to have fun. They learned their lesson. They decided to never play with glass again. They also decided to listen to each other more. They hugged and said sorry to each other and to mom. Mom was still grumpy, but she also hugged them and said she loved them. +Tom and Sue are playing in the park. They see a pond with fish. Tom has a rod and a string. He wants to catch a fish. + +"Look, Sue, I have a rod. I can catch a fish with it. Do you want to try?" Tom says. + +Sue nods. She likes fish. She takes the rod from Tom and throws the string in the pond. She waits for a fish to bite. + +But no fish comes. Sue waits and waits. She gets bored. She thinks catching fish is difficult. + +"Tom, this is not fun. I want to do something else. Can we go on the slide?" Sue says. + +Tom is angry. He likes catching fish. He thinks Sue is not patient. He wants his rod back. + +"No, Sue, you have to wait. Catching fish is fun. You have to try harder. Give me my rod back!" Tom says. + +He pulls the rod from Sue. Sue is sad. She thinks Tom is mean. She cries. + +They both notice a man walking by. He has a big hat and a big smile. He sees Tom and Sue. He stops and talks to them. + +"Hello, children. What are you doing?" he says. + +"We are catching fish. But it is difficult. And he is mean. And she is bored." Tom and Sue say. + +The man laughs. He has a secret. He knows how to catch fish. He has a bag with bread in it. + +"Do you want to know a trick? Fish like bread. If you give them some bread, they will come to you. Do you want to try?" he says. + +Tom and Sue nod. They like bread. They want to catch fish. They take some bread from the man and throw it in the pond. + +They see many fish coming. They are hungry. They eat the bread. They swim near the string. + +Tom and Sue are happy. They catch some fish. They thank the man. They share the fish. They are friends again. +Ben is a small boy who loves music. He likes to play with his toy guitar and sing songs. He wants to be like his big brother, Sam, who has a real guitar and plays in a band. + +One day, Ben sees Sam's guitar on the couch. He thinks, "I want to try it!" He runs to the couch and grabs the guitar. It is very big and heavy for him. He tries to put it on his lap, but it falls to the floor. He hears a loud crack. + +"Ben, what are you doing?" Sam comes into the room and sees his guitar on the floor. He is very angry. He picks up his guitar and sees a big dent on it. "You broke my guitar! How could you?" + +Ben feels very bad. He starts to cry. He says, "I'm sorry, Sam. I just wanted to play like you. I didn't mean to break it." + +Sam sighs. He sees that Ben is very sad. He says, "It's okay, Ben. I know you didn't mean it. But you have to be careful with other people's things. You can't just take them without asking. And you have to use them the right way. You can't lean on my guitar. It's not a toy. It's a musical instrument. It's very delicate and expensive." + +Ben nods. He says, "I understand, Sam. I'm sorry. Can you forgive me?" + +Sam smiles. He says, "Of course I can, Ben. You're my little brother. I love you. But next time, ask me first. And maybe I can teach you how to play the guitar. But you have to use your own guitar. It's more suitable for you. It's small and light and easy to hold." + +Ben hugs Sam. He says, "Thank you, Sam. You're the best brother. I love you too. And I would love to learn how to play the guitar. But I will use my own guitar. And I will be careful with it. And I will never lean on it again." + +The end. + +Moral value: The story teaches the value of respect for other people's belongings, asking for permission, and learning from mistakes. +Ben and Mia went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and birds. But their favorite was the seal pool. The seals were big and gray, and they could swim fast and jump high. Ben and Mia wanted to touch them. + +They saw a sign that said, "Do not feed or touch the seals. They may bite." But Ben and Mia did not read the sign. They thought the seals looked friendly and soft. They found some fish in a bucket near the pool. They took some fish and threw them to the seals. The seals came closer and opened their mouths. + +Ben and Mia reached out their hands to pet the seals. But one seal did not want to be petted. It grabbed Ben's hand with its teeth and squeezed hard. Ben screamed. It hurt a lot. Mia was scared. She tried to pull Ben's hand away, but the seal was stronger. Mom and Dad heard Ben's scream and ran to help. They shouted at the seal and threw more fish to distract it. The seal let go of Ben's hand and swam away. + +Ben was crying. His hand was bleeding. Mom and Dad wrapped his hand with a cloth and took him to the nurse. The nurse cleaned his wound and put a bandage on it. She said he was brave and lucky. The seal could have hurt him more. She gave him a sticker and a lollipop. Ben felt a little better. + +Mia felt sorry for Ben. She hugged him and said she was sorry. She learned her lesson. She would never try to touch a seal again. She would only watch them from a distance. She hoped Ben would forgive her. Ben smiled and said he did. They were still friends. They decided to go see the penguins next. They hoped the penguins would be nicer. +Sam and Mia were playing hide and seek in the park. Sam was the seeker and Mia was the hider. Mia ran to a big tree and hid behind it. She hoped Sam would not find her. + +Sam looked around the park. He saw a slide, a swing, a bench, and a pond. He did not see Mia. He walked to the slide and peeked under it. No Mia. He walked to the swing and peeked behind it. No Mia. He walked to the bench and peeked on it. No Mia. He walked to the pond and peeked in it. He saw some fish and some frogs, but no Mia. + +"Where are you, Mia?" Sam called out. "I can't find you!" + +Mia heard Sam's voice. She wanted to stay hidden, but she also wanted to help Sam. She peeked out from behind the tree and waved her hand. + +"Here I am, Sam!" Mia shouted. "You are a good seeker, but I am a good hider!" + +Sam saw Mia and ran to her. He gave her a hug and said, "You are a good hider, Mia, but I am a good finder! You are my hero, Mia, because you made this game fun!" + +Mia smiled and said, "You are my hero, Sam, because you did not give up! Let's play again, but this time you hide and I seek!" + +Sam and Mia ran to a new spot and started the game again. They had fun playing hide and seek in the park. They liked the slide, the swing, the bench, and the pond. But they liked each other more. They were best friends and heroes. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big red truck. The truck has a lot of food. Tom and Mia are hungry. They run to the truck. + +The man in the truck is nice. He gives them a plate of food. He says, "This is tacos. They are spicy. Do you like spicy food?" Tom and Mia nod. They like to try new things. + +Tom and Mia take a bite of the tacos. They are very spicy. They make their mouths burn. They make their eyes water. They make their noses run. They do not like spicy food. They look at each other. They make a funny face. + +They put down the tacos. They look for something to drink. They see a big jug of water. They run to the jug. They drink a lot of water. They feel better. + +They say thank you to the man in the truck. They say sorry for not liking the tacos. The man in the truck smiles. He says, "That's okay. Spicy food is not for everyone. Maybe you will like it when you are older. Here, have a cookie instead." He gives them a cookie. The cookie is sweet. They like the cookie. They look at each other. They smile. +Lily was a little girl who liked to help her mom at the flower shop. She liked to water the plants, smell the roses, and make pretty bouquets. She was a good helper and her mom was proud of her. + +One day, a new boy came to work at the flower shop. His name was Tom and he was very lazy. He did not want to water the plants, smell the roses, or make pretty bouquets. He just wanted to sit and play with his phone. He was a bad helper and his mom was not proud of him. + +Lily did not like Tom. She tried to talk to him and show him how to help, but he did not listen. He was rude and mean to her. He said, "Go away, Lily. You are too small and silly. You do not know how to work. You are a waste of time." + +Lily was sad and angry. She ran to her mom and told her what Tom said. Her mom hugged her and said, "Do not listen to Tom, Lily. You are not too small and silly. You are smart and kind. You know how to work. You are a value to me and to the flower shop. You are my best staff." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you and I love the flower shop. Can I make you a pretty bouquet?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, Lily. You can make me a pretty bouquet. And you can also make one for Tom. Maybe he will learn to be nice and to help if he sees how much you care." + +Lily nodded and said, "Okay, mom. I will try. Maybe he will be my friend one day." + +She went to the flowers and picked some of her favorites. She made two pretty bouquets, one for her mom and one for Tom. She gave them to them and said, "Here, mom. Here, Tom. These are for you. I hope you like them." + +Her mom smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. They are beautiful. You are a wonderful daughter and a wonderful helper." + +Tom looked surprised and said, "Thank you, Lily. They are nice. You are a good girl and a good helper." + +Lily was happy. She said, "You are welcome, mom. You are welcome, Tom. Maybe we can work together and be friends." + +Tom nodded and said, "Maybe we can, Lily. Maybe we can." +Mia and Ben are friends. They like to play together. Today, they are playing with blocks. They make a big tower with many colors. Mia puts the last block on top. She is happy. + +"Look, Ben! We did it!" Mia says. She claps her hands. Ben claps his hands too. They are proud of their tower. It is perfect. + +But then, a cat comes. The cat is curious. It jumps on the table. It sees the tower. It wants to touch it. The cat paws at the tower. The tower falls down. The blocks go everywhere. Mia and Ben are sad. + +"Bad cat!" Mia says. She cries. Ben cries too. They are angry at the cat. The cat runs away. It is scared. + +Mia's mom hears the noise. She comes to see what happened. She sees the mess. She sees Mia and Ben crying. She feels sorry for them. + +"It's okay, Mia and Ben. Don't cry. The cat didn't mean to ruin your tower. You can make another one. Come, I have something for you." Mia's mom says. She hugs them. She takes them to the kitchen. She gives them juice. Mia and Ben like juice. They drink it. They feel better. + +"Thank you, mom." Mia says. She smiles. Ben smiles too. They are happy again. + +"Can we play with blocks again?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, you can. But be careful of the cat." Mia's mom says. She laughs. Mia and Ben laugh too. They go back to play. They make a new tower. They hope the cat won't come again. They clap their hands. They have fun. +Anna likes to visit her grandma. Grandma lives in a small house with a big garden. Anna likes to help grandma with the flowers and the birds. Grandma is very busy. She makes clothes and toys for Anna and her friends. + +One day, Anna finds a big hole in her dress. She is sad. She shows grandma the hole. Grandma smiles and says, "Don't worry, Anna. I can fix it with a stitch." She takes a needle and a thread and sews the hole. Anna watches and learns. Grandma says, "A stitch in time saves nine." + +Anna is happy. She hugs grandma and says, "Thank you, grandma. You are the best." Grandma hugs her back and says, "You are welcome, Anna. You are a good helper." They go to the garden and have a picnic. They share a cake and a juice. They see a butterfly and a bee. They laugh and sing. Anna loves to visit her grandma. +Lily and Ben like to watch films on the big TV. They have many films with animals, cars, and princesses. But today, they want to watch a new film that Mom got for them. It is a film about a big fish that lives in the sea. + +They put the film in the box and press the button. The TV makes a loud noise and shows a picture of the big fish. The fish is very big and has many teeth. It looks angry and hungry. Lily and Ben are scared of the fish. They hide behind the sofa and peek at the TV. + +The film shows the fish swimming and chasing other fish. Sometimes, the fish jumps out of the water and makes a splash. The fish also chases a boat with people on it. The people scream and struggle to get away from the fish. The fish bites the boat and makes a hole. The boat sinks and the people swim to the shore. + +Lily and Ben do not like the film. They think the fish is ugly and mean. They want to stop the film and watch something else. But they do not know how to stop the film. They try to press the button again, but it does not work. They try to pull the film out of the box, but it is stuck. They try to turn off the TV, but it is too high. They cry and call for Mom. + +Mom hears Lily and Ben crying and comes to the living room. She sees the film on the TV and the children behind the sofa. She understands why they are scared and unhappy. She turns off the TV and takes the film out of the box. She hugs Lily and Ben and tells them it is just a film and the fish is not real. She asks them what film they want to watch instead. They say they want to watch a film with a nice fish that makes friends. Mom smiles and finds a film with a nice fish. She puts the film in the box and presses the button. The TV shows a picture of a colorful fish that smiles and swims with other fish. Lily and Ben are happy and come out from behind the sofa. They sit on the couch with Mom and watch the film. They like the film and the nice fish. They forget about the ugly fish and the scary film. +Ben and Sam were brothers. They liked to play in the yard with their dog, Rex. Rex was a big, brown dog. He was very friendly and reliable. He always came when Ben and Sam called him. + +One day, Ben and Sam's mom made steak for dinner. She put the steak on a plate and went to get some salad. Ben and Sam smelled the steak and their mouths watered. They wanted to taste it. + +"Let's take a bite of the steak," Ben whispered to Sam. "Mom won't notice." + +"OK," Sam agreed. "But we have to be quick." + +They tiptoed to the plate and each grabbed a piece of steak. They were about to eat it when they heard a loud bark. It was Rex. He had seen them take the steak and he wanted some too. + +"Rex, no!" Ben and Sam shouted. "This is our steak!" + +But Rex did not listen. He ran to them and jumped on them. He knocked them down and took the steak from their hands. He ran away with the steak in his mouth. + +"Rex, bad dog!" Ben and Sam cried. They got up and chased him. + +Mom came back and saw the empty plate. She saw Ben and Sam running after Rex. She saw the steak in Rex's mouth. + +"What are you doing?" she asked. "Why did you take the steak?" + +Ben and Sam stopped and looked at mom. They felt ashamed. They knew they had done something wrong. + +"We're sorry, mom," they said. "We were hungry and we wanted to try the steak. But Rex took it from us." + +Mom shook her head. She was not happy. She loved Ben and Sam, but she did not like what they had done. + +"You should not take food without asking," she said. "That is not nice. And you should not blame Rex. He is a dog. He does not know better. You are boys. You do know better." + +Ben and Sam nodded. They understood. They hugged mom and said they were sorry again. + +Mom forgave them. She said she still had some steak left. She said they could have some if they promised to be good. + +Ben and Sam promised. They thanked mom and went to the table. They saw Rex laying on the floor. He had eaten the steak and he was happy. He wagged his tail and licked his lips. + +Ben and Sam smiled. They still loved Rex, even if he was a naughty dog. They gave him a pat and a kiss. They said they were sorry too. + +Rex barked and licked their faces. He forgave them too. He was a reliable dog. He always loved Ben and Sam. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big ball. It is soft and red. They want to play with it. + +Lily says, "Let's play catch!" Ben nods. He throws the ball to Lily. Lily catches it. She throws it back to Ben. They have fun. + +But then, a big dog comes. It sees the ball. It wants to play too. It runs to the ball. It strikes it with its paw. The ball flies away. The dog chases it. + +Lily and Ben are sad. They lose their ball. They look at the dog. The dog has the ball in its mouth. It is happy. It wags its tail. + +Lily says, "Hey, that's our ball!" Ben says, "Give it back!" They run to the dog. They try to get the ball. But the dog is faster. It runs away. + +Lily and Ben stop. They are tired. They look at each other. They start to laugh. They think it is a joke. They say, "That dog is silly!" They go to find another ball. They are still friends. +Anna likes to sign. She signs with her hands and her face. She signs hello, thank you, hungry, and more. She signs to her mom, her dad, and her friends. She signs to her cat, too, but he does not sign back. + +One day, Anna goes to the park with her mom. She sees a big basket on a bench. The basket is full of flowers. They are red, yellow, pink, and blue. They smell nice. Anna wants to sign to the flowers. She thinks they are pretty. + +She runs to the basket and picks up a flower. She signs, "Hello, flower. You are pretty. I like you." She picks up another flower and signs the same. She does not see her mom calling her. She does not see the lady who owns the basket coming back. She is careless. + +The lady sees Anna with her flowers. She is angry. She shouts, "Hey, stop! Those are my flowers! You are stealing them!" She grabs the basket and pulls it away from Anna. Anna drops the flowers. She is scared and sad. She does not understand. + +Her mom runs to her and hugs her. She signs, "I'm sorry, Anna. You did not know. Those flowers are not yours. They belong to the lady. You have to ask before you take something. That is polite." She signs to the lady, "I'm sorry, too. She is only three. She likes to sign. She did not mean to steal. She thought the flowers were pretty. Can we say sorry and give them back?" + +The lady sees Anna's mom sign. She sees Anna's tears. She is not so angry anymore. She signs, "I understand. She is young. She is curious. She likes to sign. That is good. But she has to be careful. She has to respect other people's things. She can say sorry and give them back. Then we can be friends." + +Anna signs, "I'm sorry, lady. I did not know. I was careless. I like your flowers. They are pretty. Can I give them back?" She picks up the flowers and puts them in the basket. She signs, "Thank you for sharing. Can we be friends?" + +The lady smiles and nods. She signs, "You are welcome. You are sweet. Yes, we can be friends. You can sign to my flowers anytime. But please ask first. That is nice." She gives Anna a flower to keep. She signs, "This is for you. You are pretty, too. I like you." + +Anna smiles and hugs the flower. She signs, "Thank you, lady. You are nice. I like you, too. You are my friend." She hugs her mom and signs, "Thank you, mom. You are my best friend. I love you." + +Her mom hugs her back and signs, "I love you, too, Anna. You are my best girl. You are smart and kind. You can sign to anyone and anything. But remember to be careful and polite. That is important." + +Anna nods and signs, "I will, mom. I will be careful and polite. I will sign to everyone and everything. I will make more friends. I will be happy." +Ben and Lily were playing in the living room. They liked to look at the books on the bookcase. They could not read, but they liked the pictures and the colors. + +"Look, Ben, this book has a dragon on it!" Lily said, holding up a big book. "Do you want to see?" + +"Yes, please!" Ben said, and he knelt down next to Lily. They opened the book and saw many unusual things. There were castles, and knights, and fairies, and magic. + +"Wow, this is so cool!" Ben said. "Can we pretend we are in the book?" + +"Okay!" Lily said. "I will be a fairy, and you will be a knight. And we will go on an adventure!" + +They put the book on the floor and started to act out their story. They used pillows, and blankets, and toys to make their own world. They had fun and laughed a lot. + +But then they heard a voice. It was Mom. + +"Ben, Lily, what are you doing?" Mom asked, coming into the living room. She saw the mess they had made. "Why are there books and things everywhere?" + +Ben and Lily looked at Mom. They felt a little scared. They did not want to get in trouble. + +"We were playing, Mom," Lily said. "We were in the book." + +Mom looked at the book they had opened. She smiled. + +"I see," she said. "That is a very special book. It was mine when I was little. I also liked to pretend I was in the book." + +She knelt down next to Ben and Lily. She hugged them. + +"I'm glad you like the book, too," she said. "But next time, please put the books back on the bookcase when you are done. And clean up your mess, okay?" + +"Okay, Mom," Ben and Lily said. They nodded. + +They helped Mom put the books and things away. Then they asked Mom to read them the book with the dragon. Mom agreed. They cuddled on the couch and listened to Mom's voice. They felt happy. They loved the book. And they loved Mom. +Anna likes to draw and paint. She has many colors and papers. She is very creative. She makes pictures of her family, her friends, and her toys. + +One day, she wants to make a special gift for her mom. She thinks of what her mom likes. She remembers that her mom likes flowers. She decides to draw a big flower with many colors. She works hard and makes a beautiful flower. + +She shows her dad her flower. He smiles and says, "Wow, Anna, your flower is very pretty. You are very talented. Do you want to learn how to make a frame for your flower?" + +Anna nods and says, "Yes, please. What is a frame?" + +Dad explains, "A frame is something that goes around your picture. It makes your picture look more nice and protects it from dirt and dust. You can make a frame with some cardboard and glue. I will help you." + +Dad and Anna go to the kitchen and find some cardboard and glue. They cut the cardboard into four pieces and glue them together to make a square. They make sure the square is big enough for Anna's flower. They let the glue dry. + +Then, Dad helps Anna to stick her flower on the cardboard. He says, "There, you have made a frame for your flower. Now, you can give it to your mom as a gift. She will love it." + +Anna is very happy. She hugs her dad and says, "Thank you, Dad. You are very smart. I learned how to make a frame from you." + +Dad hugs her back and says, "You are very welcome, Anna. You are very sweet. I learned how to be creative from you." +Bee was a busy worker. She liked to make honey and help her friends in the hive. She worked hard every day, from sun up to sun down. She never stopped to rest or play. + +One day, Bee felt very tired. Her wings were sore and her eyes were heavy. She wanted to take a nap, but she thought she had too much to do. She kept flying and flying, even when the other bees went home. + +Soon, Bee was too tired to fly. She fell to the ground and lay there, very still. She was sad and lonely. She wished she had listened to her friends and taken a nap. + +A kind ant saw Bee on the ground. He came over and nudged her gently. He asked her what was wrong. Bee told him she was too tired to fly. She said she had worked too hard and never napped. + +The ant felt sorry for Bee. He told her that napping was good for her. He said that napping made her strong and happy. He said that napping was not lazy, but smart. He said that napping helped her do her work better. + +Bee listened to the ant. She realized he was right. She thanked him for his advice. She asked him to help her get back to the hive. The ant agreed and lifted her up. He carried her to the hive, where her friends were waiting. They were glad to see her. They gave her some honey and a soft bed. They told her to nap as long as she wanted. + +Bee felt warm and cozy. She smiled and closed her eyes. She napped for a long time. When she woke up, she felt much better. She was ready to work and play again. She learned to nap every day, and to keep her hive tidy and happy. She was a good worker and a good friend. She was a happy bee. +Sara was sick. She had a hot head and a sore throat. Mom put a thermometer in her mouth to see how hot she was. Sara did not like the thermometer. It was hard and cold and made her tongue feel funny. She wanted to spit it out, but Mom said no. + +"You have to keep it in for a minute, Sara. It will tell us if you need medicine or not," Mom said. Mom was bossy, but Sara knew she loved her and wanted her to feel better. + +Sara closed her eyes and tried to think of something else. She thought of her favorite book, the one with the princess and the dragon. She wished she could be the princess and go on an adventure with the dragon. She wondered what the dragon would say and do. She started to dream. + +In her dream, she was riding on the dragon's back, flying over the mountains and the forests. The dragon was friendly and funny. He told her jokes and stories and taught her how to breathe fire. Sara laughed and felt happy. She forgot about her hot head and her sore throat. + +The thermometer beeped. Mom took it out of Sara's mouth and looked at it. She smiled and hugged Sara. + +"Good news, Sara. You don't have a fever. You just need some rest and some soup. How do you feel?" Mom asked. + +Sara opened her eyes and smiled back. + +"I feel better, Mom. I had a nice dream. I was a princess and I had a dragon friend. He was very cool," Sara said. + +Mom kissed her forehead and tucked her in. + +"That sounds like a wonderful dream, Sara. Maybe you can tell me more about it later. Now, try to sleep some more. I love you," Mom said. + +Sara nodded and closed her eyes again. She hoped to see the dragon again in her dreams. He was her new best friend. +Tom and Anna love to visit their grandma and grandpa on the farm. They like to see the animals, play in the grass, and eat yummy food. Grandma and grandpa have a big barn where they keep the cows, the horses, and the chickens. + +One day, grandma and grandpa tell Tom and Anna that they have a surprise for them in the barn. Tom and Anna are very excited. They run to the barn and open the door. Inside, they see a big pile of hay with a blanket on top. Grandma and grandpa say that they made a cozy nest for them to sleep in. + +Tom and Anna are very happy. They climb up the hay and snuggle under the blanket. They can hear the animals making noises and smell the fresh hay. They feel warm and comfortable. They thank grandma and grandpa for the surprise and say good night. They fall asleep in the barn, dreaming of the farm. +Sara did not like to dress up. She thought it was boring. She liked to play with her toys and run in the park. But today, her mom said she had to dress up. They were going to visit her grandma, who was very old and sick. + +Sara went to her closet and looked at her clothes. She saw a pink dress with flowers, a blue dress with buttons, and a yellow dress with ruffles. She did not like any of them. She wanted to wear her green shirt and brown pants. They were comfy and easy to move in. + +She took out the green shirt and brown pants and put them on. Then she ran to the living room, where her mom was waiting. Her mom saw her and frowned. She said, "Sara, you can't wear that. You have to wear a dress. Grandma likes to see you in a dress. It makes her happy." + +Sara did not want to make her grandma sad. She loved her grandma very much. She gave her cookies and hugs and stories. But she also did not want to wear a dress. She felt trapped and unhappy. + +She looked at her mom and said, "Mom, I don't like to dress up. It's boring. Can I wear something else? Please?" + +Her mom sighed and thought for a moment. Then she smiled and said, "OK, Sara. I have an idea. Why don't you wear your green shirt and brown pants, but also wear this?" She took out a purple scarf from her closet and wrapped it around Sara's neck. "This is a scarf that grandma made for you. It's very pretty and warm. And it matches your eyes. How do you like it?" + +Sara looked at herself in the mirror. She saw the green shirt, the brown pants, and the purple scarf. She liked the scarf. It was soft and cozy and colorful. She felt a little bit more dressed up, but not too much. She smiled and said, "I like it, mom. Thank you. Can we go see grandma now?" + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Yes, we can. Come on, let's go. I'm sure grandma will love to see you and your scarf." They got their coats and shoes and went to the car. Sara was happy. She was going to see her grandma, and she was not too bored. She was just right. +Lily and Sam liked to play with their toys in the garden. They had a big box of cars, trucks, planes and helicopters. They made noises and pretended to fly and drive them around. + +One day, it was very hot and sunny. Lily and Sam were thirsty and tired. They wanted to go inside and have some water and a nap. But they did not want to leave their toys outside. They were afraid they would get lost or dirty. + +They decided to take their toys inside with them. But the box was too heavy for them to carry. They tried to drag it, but it was too hard. They started to cry and argue. Who would carry the box? Who would hold the door? Who would pick up the toys that fell out? + +Then they heard a loud sound in the sky. They looked up and saw a helicopter. It was red and white and shiny. It had a big fan on top and a long rope hanging down. It was flying over their garden. + +They stopped crying and arguing. They watched the helicopter with wonder. They waved and shouted hello. The helicopter saw them and waved back. It lowered the rope and hooked it to the box of toys. It lifted the box and flew it to the door of their house. It gently put the box down and unhooked the rope. It flew away with a smile and a beep. + +Lily and Sam were amazed and happy. They thanked the helicopter and ran to the door. They took their toys inside and put them away. They drank some water and lay down on their beds. They were very tired, but they had a big smile on their faces. They dreamed of flying in a helicopter. They were the best friends again. +Sara and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a big basket of fruit on the table. Sara liked apples and Ben liked bananas. They ran to the basket and each took a fruit. + +"Yum, yum, this apple is sweet and juicy," Sara said. + +"Me too, this banana is soft and tasty," Ben said. + +They ate their fruit and threw the peels on the ground. They did not see a smelly skunk hiding under the table. The skunk did not like the peels. He was angry and scared. + +The skunk came out from under the table and sprayed his smelly spray at Sara and Ben. They screamed and dropped their fruit. They ran away from the skunk and the basket. + +"Help, help, the skunk is smelly and mean," Sara cried. + +"Let's go to the house and wash, wash, wash," Ben said. + +They ran to the house and told their mom what happened. She gave them soap and water and helped them clean their clothes and hair. She also gave them new fruit to eat. + +The skunk saw that Sara and Ben were gone. He was happy and hungry. He climbed on the table and ate the fruit that they dropped. He liked the apples and bananas. He ate them all and then he vanished. He went back to his home in the woods. He did not bother Sara and Ben again. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and laugh. They saw some flowers that were red and yellow and purple. Lily picked one and smelled it. It was sweet. + +"Look, Tom, a sweet flower!" Lily said. She gave it to Tom. + +"Thank you, Lily. It is pretty and sweet," Tom said. He smiled and put it in his hair. + +But then they heard a loud noise. It was a storm. The sky was dark and angry. The wind was strong and cold. The rain was fast and wet. + +"Quick, Lily, we have to go inside!" Tom said. He took Lily's hand and they ran to the house. + +They got inside and closed the door. They were safe and warm. They saw their mom in the kitchen. She was making a cake. It smelled good. + +"Mom, can we have some cake?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, my loves. But be careful, it is hot. It was in the oven. The oven can burn," Mom said. She cut two slices and gave them to Lily and Tom. + +They ate the cake. It was soft and sweet. They liked it. + +"Thank you, Mom. The cake is yummy," Tom said. + +"You're welcome, my loves. I'm glad you like it," Mom said. She hugged them and kissed them. + +They looked out the window. The storm was still there. But they were not afraid. They had each other and they had cake. They were happy. +Tom and Lily are playing in the park. It is very hot today. They are thirsty and tired. + +"Let's go to the cooler and get some water," Tom says. + +"OK," Lily says. They run to the cooler. It is big and blue. It has a tap on the side. + +Tom turns the tap and fills a cup with water. He drinks it. It is cold and good. + +"Can I have some too?" Lily asks. + +"Sure," Tom says. He fills another cup and gives it to Lily. She drinks it. It is cold and good. + +They sit on the grass next to the cooler. They feel better. + +"Can we stay here for a while?" Lily asks. "It is cooler and nice." + +"OK," Tom says. "We can stay here and rest. We can play again later." + +They lie on the grass and look at the sky. They see some clouds. They are white and fluffy. They move very slow. + +"Look, that cloud looks like a dog," Tom says. + +"Where?" Lily asks. + +"There, next to the tree," Tom says. He points with his finger. + +"I see it," Lily says. "And that one looks like a flower." + +They smile and giggle. They make up stories about the clouds. They are happy. They stay by the cooler until it is time to go home. +Tom and Mia are playing with bubbles in the park. They have a big bottle of soap and a wand. They blow into the wand and make many bubbles. The bubbles are round and shiny. They float in the air and change colors. + +"Look, Mia, a big bubble!" Tom says. He points to a bubble that is bigger than his head. He runs after it and tries to catch it. + +"Be careful, Tom!" Mia says. She observes the bubble. She sees that it is moving towards a tree. The tree has many branches and leaves. The branches are harsh and sharp. They can pop the bubble. + +Tom does not listen to Mia. He is too excited. He wants to touch the big bubble. He reaches out his hand and gets close to the bubble. But then, the bubble hits a branch. It pops with a loud sound. Tom is sad. He looks at his hand. It is empty. + +"Sorry, Tom," Mia says. She goes to him and gives him a hug. "Don't be sad. We can make more bubbles. Here, take the wand." + +Tom smiles. He takes the wand from Mia. He blows into it and makes more bubbles. Mia does the same. They play with bubbles again. They are happy. +Lila was a lonely daughter. She had no friends to play with. She only had her doll, Dora, and her books. She liked to read stories about princesses and fairies. She wished she could have a magic wand and make some friends. + +One day, her mother came home with a big box. She said, "Lila, I have a surprise for you. This is your new sister. Her name is Mia. She is a baby. She will love you and play with you." + +Lila was curious. She opened the box and saw a tiny girl with pink cheeks and black hair. She looked like a doll, but she was alive. She made noises and moved her arms and legs. Lila touched her gently and smiled. + +"Hello, Mia. I am Lila. I am your big sister. I will take care of you and teach you things. You are my friend. I am happy to have you." + +Mia looked at Lila and cooed. She reached out and grabbed Lila's finger. Lila felt a warm feeling in her heart. She hugged Mia and kissed her forehead. + +"Mother, thank you for giving me a sister. She is so cute and sweet. I value her very much. I am not lonely anymore." + +Mother smiled and hugged them both. She said, "You are welcome, Lila. I am proud of you. You are a good daughter and a good sister. I value you very much. I love you both." +Sara liked to draw with pastels. She had many colors and made pretty pictures on paper. She kept her pastels in a box with a lock. She did not want her little brother Ben to take them or break them. + +One day, Sara went to the park with her mom and dad. She left her pastels in her room. She did not lock the box. She forgot. Ben saw the box and wanted to play with the pastels. He opened the box and took out all the colors. He did not know how to draw. He scribbled on the walls, the floor, the bed, and the window. He made a big mess. + +When Sara came back, she saw what Ben did. She was very angry and sad. She cried and yelled at Ben. Ben cried too. He did not mean to make Sara mad. He just wanted to have fun. Mom and dad came and saw the mess. They were not happy. They scolded Ben and made him clean up. They told Sara they were sorry and they would buy her new pastels. + +But Sara did not want new pastels. She wanted her old pastels. They were special to her. She had them for a long time. She had made many pictures with them. She had given some to her friends and family. She loved her pastels. She hated Ben. She wished he never came to her room. She wished he never touched her pastels. She wished he was not her brother. + +She locked her door and did not talk to anyone. She felt alone and sad. She did not want to draw anymore. She did not want to play anymore. She did not want to go to the park anymore. She did not want to do anything anymore. She had a weird feeling in her chest. It hurt. She did not know what it was. She did not know how to make it go away. She did not know how to be happy again. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their dog, Spot. One day, they find a shiny thing in the grass. It is a diamond. Anna and Ben are very happy. They think it is a magic stone. + +"Let's sing a song to the diamond," Anna says. "Maybe it will make a wish come true." + +"Okay," Ben says. "What song do you want to sing?" + +Anna thinks for a moment. She remembers a song that their mom sings to them at night. She starts to sing: + +"Twinkle, twinkle, little star, +How I wonder what you are. +Up above the world so high, +Like a diamond in the sky." + +Ben joins in. Spot barks along. They sing louder and louder. They do not see the man who is watching them from behind a tree. He is a bad man. He wants to take the diamond from them. He thinks it is very valuable. He waits for them to stop singing. He thinks they are silly and foolish. + +When Anna and Ben finish their song, they hug the diamond and make a wish. They wish for more candy and toys. They do not know that their wish will not come true. They do not know that the diamond is dangerous. They do not know that the bad man is coming closer and closer. He has a big knife in his hand. He is ready to grab the diamond and run away. He is ready to hurt them if they try to stop him. + +But Spot knows. He sees the bad man. He smells his fear and greed. He growls and barks. He jumps on him and bites his leg. The bad man screams and drops the knife. Anna and Ben are scared. They do not understand what is happening. They hold the diamond tight and cry for help. + +"Help! Help!" they shout. "There is a bad man in the park!" + +Their mom hears them. She runs to them. She sees the bad man and the knife. She sees Spot and the diamond. She is angry and brave. She picks up the knife and chases the bad man away. She hugs Anna and Ben and Spot. She is glad they are safe. + +"Mom, mom, look what we found!" Anna and Ben say. "It is a diamond! It is magic! We sang a song to it and made a wish!" + +Their mom looks at the diamond. She smiles and shakes her head. She knows it is not a real diamond. It is a fake one. It is made of glass. It is not magic. It is not worth anything. But she does not tell them that. She does not want to spoil their fun. She does not want to make them sad. + +"That's wonderful, my darlings," she says. "But you know what? You don't need a diamond to make a wish come true. You have each other, and me, and Spot. You have love, and joy, and imagination. Those are the real magic things. And they are more precious than any diamond in the world." + +Anna and Ben smile. They hug their mom and Spot. They agree with her. They are happy. They forget about the bad man and the knife. They forget about the diamond and the song. They go home and have candy and toys. They have their wish come true. +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to print pictures with their crayons. They have a big book of animals to print. Ben likes to print lions and tigers. Lily likes to print birds and fish. + +One night, they are in their room, ready for bed. But they are not sleepy. They want to print more pictures. + +"Can we print one more picture, please?" Ben asks Mom. + +"OK, but only one more. Then you have to brush your teeth and go to sleep," Mom says. + +She gives them a new sheet of paper and a crayon each. Ben and Lily look at the book of animals. They want to print something different. + +"What do you want to print?" Lily asks Ben. + +"I want to print a bear. Bears are big and strong," Ben says. + +"I want to print a cat. Cats are soft and cute," Lily says. + +They start to print their pictures. Ben prints a big brown bear with a round nose and ears. Lily prints a small black cat with a long tail and whiskers. + +They show their pictures to Mom. Mom smiles and says they are very good. + +"Thank you, Mom. We like to print," Ben and Lily say. + +"You're welcome, my loves. But now it's time for bed. You can print more tomorrow," Mom says. + +She helps them brush their teeth and tucks them in their beds. She kisses them good night and turns off the light. + +Ben and Lily cuddle with their stuffed animals. They are happy and sleepy. They close their eyes and dream of bears and cats. They are not lazy. They are creative. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they decided to explore the forest behind their house. They took their backpacks and their water bottles and walked into the green trees. + +"Look, Lily, a bird!" Ben said, pointing at a blue and yellow feathered creature on a branch. "It is so pretty!" + +"Yes, it is, Ben. Do you know what kind of bird it is?" Lily asked, curious. + +Ben shook his head. He did not know much about birds. He wished he had a book to explain to him the names and sounds of the animals in the forest. + +They walked further and saw a big brown bear. It was lying on the ground, breathing hard. It looked weak and sad. + +"Ben, what is wrong with the bear?" Lily whispered, scared. + +"I don't know, Lily. Maybe it is sick or hurt. We should not go near it. It might be angry or dangerous." Ben whispered back, holding Lily's hand. + +They turned around and walked back to their house. They told their mom what they saw in the forest. She hugged them and said they were brave and smart. + +"Mom, can you explain to us why the bear was weak?" Lily asked, still worried. + +"Of course, my loves. Sometimes, animals get sick or hurt, just like people. They need food, water, and rest to get better. Maybe the bear ate something bad, or got a cut, or had a fever. We don't know for sure, but we can hope it will heal soon." Mom explained, gently. + +"Can we help the bear, Mom?" Ben asked, hopeful. + +"Well, we can't go near the bear, because it might not like us, or it might be afraid of us. But we can do something else. We can leave some water and some fruit near the edge of the forest, where the bear can find them. Maybe that will make it feel a little better." Mom suggested, smiling. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They liked that idea. They got some water and some fruit from the kitchen and put them in a basket. They followed Mom to the edge of the forest and left the basket there. They hoped the bear would see it and enjoy it. + +They went back to their house and had some cookies and milk. They felt happy and proud. They learned something new about the forest and the animals. They also learned how to be kind and helpful. They thanked Mom for explaining to them and hugged her. They loved their mom, and they loved the forest. +Ben and Sam are brothers. They like to play with toy cars and trucks. They have a big box of cars and trucks in their room. They pretend they are drivers and mechanics. + +One day, they find a new toy in the box. It is a rocket. It is shiny and red. It has a button on the side. Ben and Sam are very excited. They want to make the rocket fly. + +They take the rocket to the backyard. They look for a place to launch it. They see a big rock. They put the rocket on the rock. They press the button. Nothing happens. They press it again. Still nothing. + +Ben and Sam are sad. They think the rocket is broken. They look at the rocket. They see a small hole on the bottom. They think it is for fuel. They wonder what fuel is. + +They go to the garage. They see a can of gas. They think it is fuel. They take the can and a funnel. They go back to the rocket. They pour some gas into the hole. They think they have enough fuel. + +They press the button again. This time, the rocket makes a loud noise. It shoots fire and smoke. It flies off the rock. It goes very high and fast. It makes a big boom in the sky. + +Ben and Sam are amazed. They clap and cheer. They think the rocket is awesome. They do not hear their mom yelling at them. She is angry and scared. She runs to the backyard. She sees the smoke and the can. She knows what they did. She is very mad. + +Ben and Sam are deaf. They do not hear her. They only see her mouth moving. They do not understand. They think she is happy too. They smile and hug. They love the rocket. They want to do it again. +Tom is a bald man. He has no hair on his head. He likes to wear hats to keep his head warm. He has a big hat with a red star on it. He is very proud of his hat. + +One day, he goes to the park with his dog, Spot. Spot is a brown dog with white spots. He likes to run and play. He sees a ball under a bench. He runs to get the ball. He does not see the hat on the bench. + +Spot grabs the ball with his mouth. He also grabs the hat by mistake. He runs back to Tom with the ball and the hat. Tom does not see his hat. He thinks Spot is very clever. He says, "Good boy, Spot! You found a ball!" + +A boy sees Spot with the hat. He knows the hat belongs to Tom. He runs to Tom and says, "Mister, your hat is under the dog's mouth! He took your hat!" + +Tom is surprised. He looks at Spot. He sees his hat under Spot's mouth. He says, "Oh, no! Spot, drop the hat! That is my hat!" + +Spot drops the hat. He wags his tail. He thinks he did a good thing. Tom picks up his hat. He says, "Thank you, boy, for telling me. You are very kind." + +The boy smiles. He says, "You are welcome, mister. I like your hat. It has a red star on it." + +Tom smiles. He says, "Thank you, boy. I like your hat too. It has a blue stripe on it." + +They both laugh. They both like hats. They become friends. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with toys. One day, they saw a big display of new toys at the store. They wanted to buy them all, but their mom said they only had enough money for one toy each. + +Tom and Lily had a hard task. They had to choose one toy each from the display. Tom saw a shiny robot that could talk and move. Lily saw a soft doll that could sing and smile. They both wanted the same toy, but they could not share it. + +Tom and Lily started to fight over the toy. They pulled and pushed and yelled. Their mom was very sad and angry. She said they were being selfish and rude. She said they could not have any toy at all. She took them out of the store. + +Tom and Lily felt sorry for what they did. They realized they had been greedy and mean. They said sorry to their mom and to each other. They hugged and made up. + +Their mom was happy to see them being kind and loving. She said they could have one toy each, but not from the display. She said the display toys were fake and not good. She said they could choose a real and good toy from the other shelf. + +Tom and Lily looked at the other shelf. They saw many simple and fun toys. They did not need shiny or soft toys to be happy. They chose a ball and a book. They thanked their mom and played together. + +The moral of the story is: Be happy with what you have and do not fight over fake things. +Anna liked to be organized. She had a place for everything in her room. She put her toys in the toy box, her books on the shelf, and her clothes in the closet. She felt happy when her room was neat and tidy. + +Today, Anna had a play date with Ben. Ben was her friend from preschool. He came to her house with his mom. Anna was excited to show him her room and her toys. She hoped he would like them too. + +But Ben did not like to be organized. He liked to make a mess. He took out all the toys from the toy box and threw them on the floor. He pulled the books from the shelf and ripped the pages. He kicked the clothes out of the closet and stained them with juice. He laughed and said it was fun. + +Anna was very sad and angry. She did not think it was fun. She liked her room the way it was. She did not like Ben's mess. She told him to stop and go away. She did not want to play with him anymore. + +Ben's mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the mess and was shocked. She apologized to Anna and her mom. She said Ben was sorry too. She said they had to leave and clean up. She took Ben by the hand and left. + +Anna's mom hugged her and said it was okay. She said they would fix her room together. She said she was proud of her for being organized. She said she loved her very much. Anna felt better. She said she loved her mom too. She said she did not want to play with Ben again. She said she wanted to play with someone who liked to be organized. +Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had a pretty dress and long hair. Lily liked to brush Anna's hair and put clips on it. She also liked to teach Anna how to do things, like count and sing and dance. + +One day, Lily wanted to take Anna for a walk in her stroller. She put Anna in the stroller and fastened the buckle. The buckle was hard to do, but Lily was a big girl and she knew how. She pushed the stroller outside and went to the park. She saw other kids playing there, but she only wanted to play with Anna. + +She found a nice spot under a tree and stopped the stroller. She took Anna out and hugged her. She said, "You are my best friend, Anna. I love you so much." She kissed Anna's cheek and smiled. + +But then, a big boy came over. He had a mean look on his face. He said, "What are you doing with that doll? Dolls are for babies. You are a baby." He grabbed Anna from Lily's arms and threw her on the ground. He laughed and ran away. + +Lily was very upset. She cried and screamed. She ran to Anna and picked her up. Anna's dress was dirty and her hair was messy. Lily saw that the buckle on Anna's dress was broken. She felt sad and angry. She said, "You are a bad boy! You hurt Anna! You are not nice!" + +She looked around and saw the boy's mom. She was sitting on a bench, reading a book. She did not see what the boy did. Lily ran to her and said, "Your boy is bad! He threw my doll and broke her buckle! He made me cry! You need to teach him to be nice!" + +The boy's mom looked up and saw Lily. She saw Anna in Lily's arms. She saw the broken buckle and the dirt. She felt sorry for Lily. She said, "I'm so sorry, sweetie. That was not nice of him. He should not have done that. I will talk to him and make him apologize. Come, let me help you fix Anna's buckle." + +She took Lily and Anna to her bench. She had a sewing kit in her bag. She took out a needle and a thread. She stitched the buckle back on Anna's dress. She said, "There, that's better. Anna is all fixed. She is a beautiful doll. You are a good girl for taking care of her. You are a good teacher, too. You teach Anna many things. I'm sure she loves you very much." + +Lily smiled and hugged Anna. She said, "Thank you, lady. You are nice. You helped me and Anna. You are a good mom. I hope your boy will be nice, too. He needs to learn to be kind." + +The lady smiled and hugged Lily. She said, "You're welcome, sweetie. You are very welcome. You are a smart and brave girl. You are right, he needs to learn to be kind. I will teach him that. I hope you and Anna have a nice day." + +Lily thanked her again and went back to her stroller. She put Anna in and fastened the buckle. She pushed the stroller and left the park. She sang a song to Anna and smiled. She was happy again. She said, "We are best friends, Anna. We stick together. We have fun. We learn. We love." +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they go to the toy store with their moms. They see many toys. They want to buy some toys. + +Tom sees a big truck. He likes trucks. He asks his mom to buy the truck. His mom says no. She says the truck is too big. She says they need a measure to see if the truck can fit in their car. Tom is sad. He does not have a measure. + +Anna sees a doll. She likes dolls. She asks her mom to buy the doll. Her mom says yes. She says the doll is not too big. She says they do not need a measure to see if the doll can fit in their car. Anna is happy. She hugs the doll. + +Tom and Anna go to the cashier. The cashier tells them how much the toys cost. Tom's mom says the truck is too expensive. She says they do not have enough money. Tom is sad. He puts the truck back. + +Anna's mom says the doll is cheap. She says they have enough money. Anna is happy. She pays for the doll. + +Tom and Anna leave the toy store. Tom is sad. He does not have a toy. Anna is happy. She has a toy. She sees Tom is sad. She wants to help him. She says, "Do you want to play with my doll? We can share. You can be the dad and I can be the mom." Tom smiles. He says, "Thank you. You are a good friend. You are rich in your heart." They hug. They play with the doll. They are happy. +Lily and Ben went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and birds. But Lily's favorite was the gorilla. She liked how big and strong he was. She wanted to be his friend. + +"Can I clap for the gorilla, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, honey, but be gentle. He might get scared if you clap too loud," Mom said. + +Lily clapped her hands softly and smiled at the gorilla. The gorilla looked at her and tilted his head. He seemed curious. He moved closer to the glass and reached out his hand. Lily touched the glass with her hand too. They were almost touching. + +"Wow, he likes you, Lily!" Ben said. + +"Hello, gorilla. I'm Lily. You are very big and heavy. Do you have a name?" Lily said. + +The gorilla made a low sound and nodded. He pointed at his chest and then at a sign on the wall. The sign said "Gus". + +"Gus? Is that your name?" Lily said. + +The gorilla nodded again and smiled. He clapped his hands back at Lily. Lily clapped her hands too. They were having fun. + +Mom and Dad watched them and smiled. They were happy that Lily and Gus were friends. They took a picture of them and said it was a special moment. Lily and Gus did not want to say goodbye, but they had to. Lily waved at Gus and blew him a kiss. Gus waved back and blew her a kiss too. They promised to see each other again. +Sam and Mia like to build things with pins and blocks. They have many pins and blocks of different colors and shapes. They can make houses, cars, animals and more. + +One day, they decide to build a big tower with all their pins and blocks. They work hard and have fun. They put pins and blocks on top of each other, making the tower taller and taller. + +But Sam is clumsy. He drops a pin and it makes a loud noise. The noise scares Mia's cat, who is sleeping on the sofa. The cat jumps up and runs to the tower. He bumps into it and knocks it down. + +The tower falls and breaks. Pins and blocks fly everywhere. Sam and Mia are sad and angry. They shout at the cat and at each other. + +The cat feels sorry and meows. He rubs his head against Sam and Mia. He tries to make them happy. Sam and Mia see the cat and calm down. They hug the cat and say sorry. They pick up the pins and blocks and start to build again. They are friends and they love the cat. +Lily likes to read books. She has many books in her room. She reads them every day. She reads about animals, colors, shapes, and stories. + +One day, Lily finds a new book on her bed. It is a big book with a shiny cover. She opens it and sees many pictures. She sees cars, planes, trains, and bikes. She likes them. She wants to read the words. + +But the words are not like her other books. They are not letters. They are wires. Thin wires, thick wires, curly wires, straight wires. They make shapes and patterns. Lily does not understand them. + +She asks her mom, "Mom, what is this book? How do I read it?" + +Her mom smiles and hugs her. She says, "This is a special book, Lily. It is a book for daddy. He reads it at work. He is an engineer. He makes things with wires. He gave it to you as a gift. He loves you very much." + +Lily hugs her mom and says, "I love daddy too. But I don't know how to read wires. Can you teach me?" + +Her mom says, "Maybe when you are older, Lily. For now, you can look at the pictures and imagine what they are. Maybe they are animals, or flowers, or stars. You can make up your own stories with them." + +Lily likes that idea. She says, "OK, mom. Thank you. Can I keep the book?" + +Her mom says, "Of course, Lily. It is your book. You can keep it in your room. But don't forget your other books. They are also important. They teach you words and letters and things." + +Lily nods and says, "I won't forget, mom. I love all my books. They are my friends. They make me happy." + +She goes back to her room and puts the wire book on her shelf. She picks up another book and starts to read. She reads about a bunny who lives in an empty house. She likes the bunny. She thinks he is lonely. She wishes she could be his friend. She reads on. +Tom likes to draw and print. He has a big book with many pictures. He can copy the pictures with his crayons. He likes to print his drawings on paper. He can make many prints of the same picture. + +One day, Tom finds a new picture in his book. It is a picture of a car. Tom likes cars. He wants to draw and print the car. He takes his crayons and his paper. He looks at the picture and starts to draw. + +He draws a big circle for the wheel. He draws another big circle for the other wheel. He draws a long line for the body. He draws a small square for the window. He draws a small circle for the headlight. He draws a small line for the door. He is happy with his drawing. + +He wants to print his drawing. He takes his glue and his scissors. He cuts out his drawing. He puts glue on the back. He sticks it on a new paper. He has a print of his car. + +He likes his print. He wants to make more prints. He repeats the same steps. He cuts out his drawing. He puts glue on the back. He sticks it on a new paper. He does this fast. He makes many prints of his car. + +He has a pile of prints. He is very proud. He shows his prints to his mom. His mom smiles. She likes his prints. She says he is a good artist. Tom is happy. He loves to draw and print. +Tom likes to play in the dirt. He likes to dig and find worms. He thinks worms are fun and attractive. He likes their long, slimy bodies and their wiggly movements. He likes to hold them in his hands and watch them curl and stretch. + +One day, Tom finds a big, fat worm in the dirt. He is very happy and excited. He picks up the worm and puts it in his pocket. He wants to show it to his mom and dad. He runs to the house with the worm in his pocket. + +But when he gets to the house, his mom sees the worm in his pocket. She is not happy and excited. She is angry and scared. She does not like worms. She thinks they are dirty and gross. She tells Tom to remove the worm from his pocket and put it back in the dirt. She says worms do not belong in the house. + +Tom is sad and confused. He does not understand why his mom does not like his worm. He thinks his worm is attractive and fun. He does not want to remove it from his pocket. He wants to keep it and play with it. He cries and says no. + +His mom tries to explain to him that worms need to live in the dirt, not in the pocket. She says worms are good for the dirt, but not for the house. She says worms can make him sick if he touches them too much. She says he can play with worms outside, but not inside. She says he can find other toys to play with inside. + +Tom listens to his mom, but he is still sad. He loves his worm. He does not want to lose it. He does not want to hurt it. He does not want to make his mom angry. He does not know what to do. He looks at his worm in his pocket. He looks at his mom in the house. He feels torn. He wishes he could have both. +Lily liked to draw with her pastel crayons. She had many colors: pink, blue, yellow, green, and more. She drew flowers, stars, animals, and anything she saw or imagined. + +One day, she drew a big rainbow on a white paper. She used all her pastel crayons to make it bright and pretty. She was very happy with her drawing. She put it on the wall next to her bed. + +That night, when she was sleeping, something magical happened. The rainbow on her paper came to life. It shone and sparkled in the dark. It slid off the wall and floated in the air. It looked like a bridge of light. + +The rainbow was very clever. It wanted to have fun with Lily. It whispered in her ear and woke her up. Lily opened her eyes and saw the rainbow. She was surprised and amazed. She smiled and reached out her hand. + +The rainbow took her hand and invited her to come with it. It said it would show her wonderful things. Lily was curious and excited. She got out of her bed and followed the rainbow. They flew out of the window and into the night sky. + +Together, they had a great adventure. They saw the moon, the stars, the clouds, and the other rainbows. They played, laughed, and sang. They were very happy and became good friends. The rainbow was the best thing that ever appeared in Lily's life. +Lily was a little girl who loved animals. She had a cat, a dog, and a hamster. She liked to play with them and hug them and give them names. Her cat was Fluffy, her dog was Spot, and her hamster was Nibbles. + +One day, Lily's mom said they had to go to the store. Lily wanted to take Nibbles with her, but her mom said no. She said Nibbles had to stay in his cage. Lily was sad, but she did what her mom said. She put Nibbles in his cage and closed the door. + +But Nibbles was a smart hamster. He knew how to open the door of his cage. He pushed and pushed with his nose until the door popped open. Then he ran out of the cage and looked for a place to hide. He saw a big hole in the wall. He thought it was a good place to hide. He ran into the hole and disappeared. + +When Lily and her mom came back from the store, Lily ran to her room to see Nibbles. But Nibbles was not in his cage. Lily was scared. She looked everywhere for Nibbles. She looked under the bed, in the closet, in the drawers, but she could not find him. She started to cry. + +Then she heard a voice. It was a tiny voice, coming from the wall. It was Nibbles. He was stuck in the hole. He could not get out. He was scared too. He squeaked and squeaked for help. Lily heard him and ran to the wall. She put her ear to the hole and said, "Nibbles, is that you?" + +Nibbles heard Lily and said, "Lily, help me! I escaped from my cage, but now I'm stuck in the hole. Please get me out!" + +Lily was happy to hear Nibbles. She said, "Don't worry, Nibbles. I'll get you out. I'll get a spoon and dig you out. You're my adorable hamster and I love you." + +She ran to the kitchen and got a spoon. She came back to the wall and started to dig. She dug and dug until she made the hole bigger. Then she reached in and grabbed Nibbles. She pulled him out and hugged him. Nibbles was happy to see Lily. He licked her face and snuggled in her arms. + +Lily said, "Nibbles, you're safe. You're a naughty hamster, but you're also a brave hamster. Next time, don't escape from your cage. Stay with me and we'll play together." + +Nibbles said, "OK, Lily. I'm sorry I escaped. I won't do it again. You're my best friend and I love you too." + +Lily and Nibbles were happy. They went to Lily's bed and cuddled. They fell asleep and dreamed of carrots and cheese. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a swing. She asked her mom if she could swing, and her mom said yes. Lily swung back and forth, feeling the wind in her hair. + +After a while, Lily and her mom went to visit some horses at a stable. The horses were big and strong. Lily asked her mom if she could ride one, but her mom said no. The stable was messy with hay and dirt all over the floor. + +On the way home, Lily told her mom about how much fun she had at the park. Her mom agreed and said, "Swinging is so much fun!" Lily smiled and said, "I want to swing again tomorrow." Her mom replied, "Maybe we can swing and visit the horses again another day." And they both smiled, happy to have spent the day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She found a penny on the ground and picked it up. She thought it was shiny and pretty. + +Lily went to her friend's house, but they didn't want to play with her. She felt sad and bored. Then, she saw her friend's cat and started to whisper to it. + +The cat listened to her and meowed back. Lily felt happy because she made a new friend. She gave the penny to the cat as a present. From that day on, Lily and the cat played together every day. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went for a walk in the park with her mom. They saw a sleepy cat lying in the sun. "Look, Mommy! The kitty is yawning!" said Lily. + +As they walked further, they saw a man watering his herb garden. Lily asked, "Mommy, what is that man doing?" Her mom replied, "He is watering his herbs. Herbs are special plants that people use to make yummy food taste better." + +Suddenly, Lily felt very tired and wanted to go home. "Mommy, I'm tired," she said. "Can we go home now?" Her mom replied, "Sure, Lily. Let's go home. You've been patient and walked a long way." And with that, they went home and Lily took a nice nap. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch cartoons on her screen. One day, she saw a graceful ballerina on TV and wanted to be just like her. + +Lily's mom said, "We can talk to the ballet teacher and sign you up for classes." Lily was so happy and started to practice her dance moves every day. + +One day, Lily's screen stopped working. She was sad because she couldn't watch her favorite cartoons anymore. Her mom said they could get it fixed, but they needed to wait a few days. + +Lily was bored without her screen, so she decided to practice her dance moves outside. She twirled and jumped, feeling so graceful. But then, she tripped and fell, hurting her ankle. She couldn't dance anymore and was very sad. + +Lily learned that sometimes it's good to talk to people and try new things, but sometimes bad things can happen too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect stamps. One day, she went to the post office with her mom to buy some new stamps. The post office had a big display of different stamps. Lily was so happy to see all the pretty stamps. + +Suddenly, a loud noise scared Lily. She turned around and saw a big dog barking at her. She was so scared that she dropped her stamp book. The stamps flew everywhere! + +Her mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. The dog is gone now. Let's pick up your stamps and go home." Lily picked up her stamps and went home. She was happy to display them in her stamp book. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint pictures with her fingers. One day, she saw a big white canvas and wanted to paint on it. She asked her mom, "Can I paint on this big paper?" Her mom said, "Yes, you can paint whatever you want." + +Lily started to paint and she painted a picture of a happy sun and a green tree. Her mom looked at the painting and said, "Wow, that's beautiful! You are a great painter." Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Mommy." + +The next day, Lily went to a parade with her family. They saw lots of people marching and playing music. Lily said, "Mommy, I want to march like them!" So, her mom held her hand and they marched along with the parade. It was a mild day, and they had so much fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a chicken named Clucky. Clucky was a very pretty chicken with soft feathers and a bright red comb on her head. She lived on a farm with other animals like cows, pigs, and horses. + +One day, Clucky found a big pile of seeds in the barn. She was so happy and started eating them all. But then, she ate too many and got a tummy ache. "Oh no!" Clucky said, "I think I spoiled my dinner." + +Her friend, the cow, asked what happened. Clucky explained and the cow said, "I'm jealous you found all those seeds. But don't worry, I'll make you some soup to help your tummy feel better." Clucky was grateful and felt much better after eating the soup. From then on, she learned to not eat too much and share with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys and sing songs. One day, Timmy went to the park with his mom. There, he saw a big, red slide. + +Timmy climbed up the ladder and slid down the slide. He did it again and again. Then, he saw a lock on the gate. Timmy asked his mom what it was for. She told him it was to keep the park safe. + +After playing for a while, Timmy and his mom went home. Timmy was cheerful and told his dad all about his fun day. He even counted how many times he went down the slide. It was a lot! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to look at the stars at night. He would lay on his back and point up at the sky. One night, Timmy saw a shooting star and made a wish. He wished to win the big race at school. + +The next day, Timmy's class had a race. All the kids were very competitive and wanted to win. Timmy tried his best, but he couldn't run as fast as the other kids. He felt sad and started to sigh. + +After the race, Timmy was sitting alone on the playground. Suddenly, he saw the shooting star again. He remembered his wish and felt happy. He realized that even though he didn't win the race, he still had fun trying. Timmy smiled and went to play with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go fishing with his grandpa. One day, Timmy and grandpa went to the lake to catch some fish. Grandpa gave Timmy a hook to use, but it was dirty and Timmy didn't like it. + +"Grandpa, this hook is dirty. Can we get a clean one?" Timmy asked. + +"No, Timmy. We don't have any clean hooks. Just use this one," grandpa replied. + +Timmy reluctantly tied the dirty hook onto his fishing line and cast it into the water. After a few minutes, Timmy felt a tug on his line. He started to reel it in, but the fish was too strong. Suddenly, the dirty hook broke and the fish swam away. + +Timmy was sad that he didn't catch the fish, but grandpa reminded him of the moral value of the story. "Timmy, sometimes in life, we have to make do with what we have. We can't always have everything we want. And sometimes, our choices have consequences." + +Timmy learned an important lesson that day and promised to always make the best of what he had. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, he found a big, heavy stone on the ground. He picked it up and showed it to his mommy. + +"Look, mommy! I found a big, heavy stone!" Timmy exclaimed. His mommy smiled and told him to be careful with it. + +But Timmy didn't listen. He carried the heavy stone with him everywhere he went, even when he climbed up a tall tree. Suddenly, the stone slipped out of his hand and fell to the ground. It hit Timmy's head and he fell down, unconscious. + +Timmy's mommy rushed him to the hospital, but the doctors couldn't save him. Timmy had passed away from his injuries. His mommy was heartbroken and wished she could have stopped him from carrying the heavy stone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wander around her garden every day. One day, she saw a dead flower in her garden. She felt sad and said, "Oh no! This flower is dead. We need to help it." + +Lily's mom came over and asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" + +"The flower is dead. We need to help it," said Lily. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Let's water the flower and see if it comes back to life." + +Lily and her mom watered the flower every day. After a few days, the flower came back to life! Lily was so happy and said, "Yay! We saved the flower!" + +From that day on, Lily made sure to take care of all the flowers in her garden. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy's mom told him it was time to clean his room. Timmy didn't want to clean his room, so he ignored his mom and kept playing. + +His mom came back and saw that Timmy didn't clean his room. She said, "Timmy, you must clean your room. If you don't, I will have to punish you." + +Timmy didn't want to be punished, so he quickly cleaned his room. As he was cleaning, he noticed his dad's mustache trimmer on the dresser. Timmy had never seen it before and asked his mom, "Mommy, what is this?" His mom explained that it was a tool to help his dad keep his mustache neat and tidy. + +Timmy was fascinated and asked if he could try it on his own mustache. His mom laughed and said, "Timmy, you're too young to have a mustache!" Timmy giggled and continued cleaning his room, happy to have avoided punishment. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the snow during winter. One day, while she was building a snowman, her friend Emily came by. Emily was jealous of Lily's snowman because it was bigger than hers. + +Emily said, "I wish my snowman was as big as yours, Lily." + +Lily replied, "Don't be jealous, Emily. You can make your snowman bigger too. Let's build it together!" + +So, Lily and Emily worked together to make a bigger snowman. When they finished, they both applauded and were happy with their creation. Lily learned that it's always better to help others than to make them feel jealous. +Once upon a time, there was a car named Red. Red was a shiny car that loved to drive around town. One day, Red saw a group of animals dancing in the forest. Red wanted to join in and dance too, so he drove over to the forest. + +When Red got to the forest, he saw that the animals had hidden themselves behind the trees. Red honked his horn and asked the animals to come out and dance with him. The animals were shy at first, but then they came out and danced with Red. + +Red was so happy that he had made new friends and had danced with them. From that day on, Red would drive to the forest every week to dance with his new animal friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a lemon hanging from a tree. + +"Look, Mommy! A lemon!" shouted Lily. + +"That's right, sweetie. It's a lemon," replied her mommy. + +Lily picked the lemon and gave it to her mommy. They both smiled and felt peaceful. + +"Let's make lemonade!" said Lily. + +"That's a great idea," said her mommy. + +They made lemonade and drank it outside in the peaceful garden. Lily felt happy and content. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved fashion and always wore crazy clothes. One day, she saw a beautiful dress in a store window. She wanted it so much, but her mom said they didn't have enough money to buy it. + +Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. She decided to talk to her mom. "Mom, can we buy the dress, please?" she asked. Her mom said no again and Lily started to cry. + +But then, her mom had an idea. "Let's make our own dress! We can use some old clothes and make it even better than the one in the store!" Lily loved the idea and they started to work on the dress together. + +In the end, they made a beautiful dress that was even more special than the one in the store. Lily was so happy and proud of what they had created together. She realized that sometimes, it's better to make your own fashion and be a little bit crazy than to just buy something from a store. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Timmy. Timmy was very lonely because he didn't have any friends to play with. Every day, he would go out and look for someone to talk to, but no one wanted to be his friend. + +One day, Timmy saw a big, scary cat. He started to worry that the cat might catch him and eat him up. Timmy ran as fast as he could, but the cat was getting closer and closer. + +Just when Timmy thought he was going to be caught, he saw a group of mice playing in the distance. Timmy ran towards them and joined in their game. From that day on, Timmy was never lonely again. He had lots of friends to play with and he never had to worry about being caught by the cat. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside in the park. One day, Timmy found a can that could spray water. He was very happy and started to spray everything he saw, the flowers, the trees, and even the birds. Timmy's mom told him to be careful not to spray anyone, but Timmy didn't listen. + +Suddenly, a big man came to the park. He was a judge and he was very angry at Timmy for spraying water everywhere. The judge said it was dangerous to spray water near other people because they could slip and fall. Timmy felt sad and apologized to the judge. From that day on, Timmy learned to be careful when he played with his spray can. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to her grandma's house to make cookies. Her grandma gave her a big pot to mix the cookie dough. Lily was so happy to help her grandma. + +As they were mixing the dough, Lily's grandma looked troubled. "What's wrong, grandma?" Lily asked. "I can't find my glasses. I need them to read the recipe," her grandma replied. + +Lily had an idea. "I'll go look for them!" she said. She searched the whole house and finally found the glasses on the kitchen counter. Her grandma was so happy and gained a big smile on her face. They continued making cookies and had a great time together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but her mommy always told her to clean up her room before she could play. Lily didn't like cleaning, she was impatient and wanted to play right away. + +One day, mommy gave Lily a mop and asked her to clean the floor. Lily didn't want to do it, but mommy said she couldn't play until she did. So, Lily started to mop the floor. She marched back and forth, back and forth, until the floor was clean. + +After she finished, Lily felt proud of herself. She realized that sometimes it's important to do things we don't like, so we can enjoy the things we love even more! +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. He had a big box of toys that he would pick from every day. Timmy's favorite toy was a red car that he would drive all over his room. + +One day, Timmy's mommy told him that they were going to visit a new nation. Timmy was excited to see new things and play with new toys. When they arrived, Timmy saw that the buildings in the new nation were very tall and the people spoke a different language. Timmy didn't understand what they were saying, but he still had fun playing with the new toys he found in the shops. + +As they walked around the new nation, Timmy saw an ugly building that looked like it was falling apart. He asked his mommy why it looked so ugly, but she didn't know. Timmy decided that he didn't want to play near the ugly building and instead went to play with his red car in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy bird who had a little baby bird. The mommy bird was very proud of her baby bird because he learned to fly. One day, the mommy bird went to get some water to pour into their nest, but she accidentally dropped the cup and it made a loud crack. The baby bird got scared and flew away. The mommy bird searched everywhere for her baby bird and finally found him hiding in a tree. She was so happy to see him and poured some water into his beak to show how much she loved him. From that day on, the baby bird was never afraid to fly again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to eat candy. She would eat so much candy that her stomach would hurt. One day, her mom told her that if she kept eating so much candy, her tummy would increase in size and she wouldn't feel good. + +Lily didn't want that to happen, so she decided to eat more fruits and vegetables instead. She found out that they were good for her stomach and made her feel better. She also started doing exercises to make her body more flexible. + +Now, Lily is a healthy and happy girl who loves to eat fruits and vegetables. She knows that it's important to take care of her stomach and keep her body flexible. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the big green field near his house. One day, Timmy was so excited to play in the field that he ran as fast as he could. But he wasn't looking where he was going and he stumbled and fell down. + +Timmy got up and dusted himself off. He looked around and saw a pretty butterfly flying by. Timmy was so excited to see the butterfly that he chased after it. He ran and ran until he stumbled again, but this time he found a shiny rock on the ground. + +Timmy was so happy to find the shiny rock that he decided to bring it home and show his mom. She was very proud of Timmy for finding such a pretty rock. From that day on, Timmy always looked where he was going in the field, so he wouldn't stumble again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a cool hat that he loved to wear everywhere he went. One day, Timmy went to the park to play. He sat down on a bench and listened to the birds singing in the trees. + +Suddenly, Timmy heard a loud noise. He looked around and saw a group of children playing with a ball. Timmy wanted to play too, so he ran over to them. They were happy to let him join in and they all played together. + +After a while, Timmy got tired and sat down on the grass. He put his cool hat on the ground next to him and closed his eyes. He listened to the sound of the wind blowing through the trees and felt very peaceful. When he opened his eyes, he saw that the other children had gone home. Timmy picked up his hat and walked back home, feeling happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she saw a big, white van driving down the street. It was so big, it looked like it could fit a whole bunch of toys inside. Lily wondered where the van was going. + +Later that day, Lily's mom asked her to help clean up their messy living room. Lily didn't really want to clean, but she knew she had to listen to her mom. As she was putting away her toys, she heard a knock at the door. + +It was the owner of the big, white van! He had come to answer Lily's mom's call for a cleaning service. Lily was so surprised and happy that someone was going to help them clean up. She ran to her mom and said, "Mommy, the van man is here to clean our house!" + +The van man worked hard, and soon their living room was sparkling clean. Lily was so grateful that she gave him a big hug goodbye. From that day on, Lily knew that sometimes it's good to listen to her mom and clean up, because you never know who might come to help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with rocks and collecting them in her little basket. One day, Lily saw her friend Timmy playing with a big shiny rock. + +"Wow, that's a cool rock! Can I borrow it?" Lily asked Timmy. + +Timmy looked nervous and replied, "I don't know, I don't want to lose it." + +Lily promised to take good care of the rock and Timmy finally agreed to let her borrow it. Lily was so happy and played with the rock all day long. When it was time to give the rock back to Timmy, she felt sad but knew it was the right thing to do. + +"Thank you for letting me borrow your rock, Timmy. I had so much fun playing with it!" Lily said. + +Timmy smiled and replied, "You're welcome, Lily. Maybe we can find more rocks to play with together next time!" +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 friend Billy came over to play with him. They had so much fun playing together, but Timmy wanted to create something amazing to show Billy. + +Timmy said, "Billy, let's create something amazing together!" + +Billy replied, "Okay, what should we make?" + +Timmy thought for a moment and said, "Let's make a fort with all of our toys!" + +So, they started to build a fort out of blocks and stuffed animals. It was amazing! They played in the fort all day long and had so much fun. Timmy was so happy that he got to create something amazing with his friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy and cake all day long, but her mommy always told her to eat healthy food. One day, Lily's mommy bought her a beautiful dress, but it was too big for her waist. Lily got very sad and didn't want to wear the dress. + +Then, Lily's mommy told her a story about a little girl who didn't value her health and ate too much candy. That little girl got very sick and couldn't play with her friends anymore. Lily realized that she didn't want to be like that little girl and started eating healthy food. + +After a few weeks, Lily's mommy bought her another dress, and it fit her perfectly! Lily felt so happy and rich wearing her new dress. She learned that taking care of her health was more important than eating candy all day long. From that day on, Lily always ate healthy food and felt great! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a big puddle and wanted to jump in it, but her mom said, "No, Lily, you will get wet." + +Lily saw some other kids playing and asked if she could join them. They said yes and asked her if she wanted to perform a dance with them. Lily was embarrassed because she didn't know how to dance, but she said yes anyway. + +The other kids showed her the dance and they all performed it together. They had so much fun that Lily forgot about the puddle. When it was time to go home, Lily told her mom about the dance and how much fun she had. Her mom was happy that Lily had made new friends and tried something new. +Once upon a time, there was a musician who was very nervous. He had to speak in front of many people, but he was afraid. He thought he would make a mistake and people would laugh at him. + +One day, he met a little girl who loved music. She asked him to play a song for her. The musician was nervous, but he played the song anyway. The little girl loved it and clapped her hands. + +The musician felt happy and realized that he didn't need to be nervous. He just needed to do his best and people would appreciate it. From that day on, he practiced and played music for many people. He wasn't nervous anymore because he knew that he could make people happy with his music. + +The moral of the story is to not be afraid to speak or perform in front of others. Just do your best and people will appreciate it. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little girl named Lily who loved to draw. She would design beautiful pictures with lots of colors and shapes. One day, Lily's friend Tommy showed her a toy he had found. It was a big machine with lots of buttons and switches. Tommy said it was an operation machine that could make things better. + +Lily thought it would be fun to use the machine to make her drawings even more beautiful. So, she and Tommy started pressing buttons and pulling switches. Suddenly, the machine started shaking and making loud noises. They didn't know what to do, but they kept going until the machine exploded! + +Lily and Tommy were very scared and hurt. They learned that sometimes it's not good to play with things we don't understand. They also learned that it's important to listen to grown-ups and ask for help when we need it. From that day on, they promised to be more careful and never touch things that could be dangerous. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, they saw a big, dirty bridge that they wanted to cross. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, said, "Let's order our feet to walk across the bridge!" + +Lily was scared because the bridge looked too dirty. But her other friend, Sarah, said, "Don't worry, we can wash our feet after we cross." + +So, they all ordered their feet to walk across the bridge. They held hands and walked slowly. When they got to the other side, they washed their feet in the river. + +Lily felt proud of herself for being brave and crossing the dirty bridge. She knew that she could do anything if she just ordered herself to try. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved dinosaurs. He had a toy dinosaur that he carried with him everywhere he went. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his dinosaur. + +While he was playing, a bigger boy came up to him and tried to take his toy. Timmy didn't want to give it up, so he resisted and held onto it tightly. The bigger boy eventually gave up and walked away. + +Timmy's mom saw what happened and asked him if he was okay. Timmy replied, "Yes, I'm okay. I was thoughtful and didn't want to let my dinosaur go." His mom smiled and said, "Good job, Timmy. You're such a brave boy!" +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to run and play outside. One day, she saw her mom jogging around the park. Lily wanted to join her, so she started to jog too. + +Later that day, Lily's mom told her they had a meeting to go to. Lily didn't know what a meeting was, but she was excited to go with her mom. When they arrived, they saw a lot of people sitting in a big room. Lily's mom introduced her to everyone and they started to talk about important things. + +One lady was very bossy and kept telling everyone what to do. Lily didn't like her because she wasn't very nice. But then, the meeting was over and Lily and her mom went back home. Lily was happy because she got to jog and learn about meetings. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her mom were playing outside when they saw a big, dark cloud in the sky. Lily asked her mom, "What is that?" Her mom said, "That's a storm, Lily. It might rain soon." + +Lily looked up at the cloud and asked, "Why is it so mysterious?" Her mom smiled and said, "Well, storms can be scary sometimes. But they can also be exciting to watch." + +Just then, the wind started to blow and the rain began to fall. Lily and her mom ran inside to stay dry. Lily had a lot of questions about the storm, like "Why does it make so much noise?" and "Will it ever stop raining?" Her mom answered all of her questions and they snuggled up together to watch the mysterious storm from the safety of their cozy home. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy trucks and cars. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her fill up the car's tank with gas. Timmy was happy to help and he felt very important. + +As they were driving back home, Timmy's mom noticed that the car was not running very well. She said to Timmy, "We need to take the car to the mechanic to see what's wrong." Timmy asked, "What's wrong with the car, Mommy?" His mom replied, "I think the gas we put in the car wasn't healthy for it. We need to make sure we supply the car with good gas next time." + +Sadly, the mechanic told Timmy's mom that the car was very sick and it would cost a lot of money to fix it. Timmy was sad because he loved that car and he didn't want it to be sick. His mom said, "We will have to say goodbye to our car, Timmy. It's not healthy anymore." Timmy felt very sad and hugged his mom tightly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends went to a garden to pick some vegetables. Lily saw a big onion and reached out to pick it. But it was too heavy for her, so her friend helped her. + +As they were picking vegetables, they heard lively music coming from a nearby park. They decided to go and see what was happening. When they got there, they saw people dancing and having fun. Lily and her friends joined in and danced too. + +After a while, they got tired and decided to go home. Lily was happy because she got to pick a big onion and dance with her friends. She went to bed that night with a smile on her face, dreaming of her lively day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing by the river with his toy boats. One day, he saw a big raft floating down the river. It looked so fun to play on! + +Timmy wanted to grab the raft and play on it, but it was too hard for him to do by himself. He asked his friend Billy to help him. Billy said no, because he was scared they would get in trouble. + +Timmy didn't listen and grabbed the raft anyway. They both got on and started to float down the river. It was so much fun! But then, they hit a big rock and the raft tipped over. Timmy and Billy were scared and couldn't swim very well. They tried to grab onto the raft, but it was too hard. They both got swept away by the river and were never seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the dark with her friends. One night, they saw a big round moon in the sky. Lily was frightened because she thought it was a monster. Her friends told her that it was just the moon and it was very pretty. They showed her how it shone in the sky and revealed all the stars. Lily wasn't scared anymore and they all danced and sang under the moonlight. From that night on, Lily loved the moon and was never frightened of it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and go on adventures. One day, she went on a walk with her mommy and smelled a beautiful perfume. Lily asked her mommy what it was and her mommy said it was called "troubled waters." + +Lily loved the smell of the perfume so much that she wanted to take some home with her. Her mommy said no because it was too expensive. Lily felt sad and didn't understand why she couldn't have it. + +Later that day, Lily went to her room and saw her piggy bank. She realized she had enough money to buy the perfume. But then she remembered what her mommy said about it being too expensive. Lily thought about it and decided to save her money instead. + +In the end, Lily learned that it's important to save her money and not always buy things right away. She was happy that she made the right decision and knew that she could always go on more adventures and smell new perfumes in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max was very hungry and wanted to bite something yummy. He looked at his bowl, but it was empty. Max walked around the house, hoping to find something to eat. Suddenly, he saw a calendar on the wall. Max didn't know what it was, but he thought it looked tasty. He tried to bite it, but it was too hard. + +Max was getting impatient and wanted food now. He went to his owner and barked loudly. His owner understood that Max was hungry and gave him some delicious food. Max was happy and ate all of it. He forgot about the calendar and went to sleep. From that day on, Max knew that his owner would always feed him when he was hungry, and he never tried to bite the calendar again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and catch bugs. He would run around the yard with his net, trying to catch as many bugs as he could. + +One day, Timmy's mom called him inside for a meal. She had made a mighty big sandwich for him to eat. Timmy gobbled it up quickly and ran back outside to catch more bugs. + +As Timmy was running around, he saw a butterfly fluttering by. He chased after it, but didn't look where he was going. Suddenly, he tripped and fell into a big hole. + +Timmy was stuck in the hole and couldn't get out. He learned that he should always be careful and look where he's going. The moral of the story is that it's important to be safe and pay attention to your surroundings. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside with her friends, but one day it was too hot to play. Lily's mom told her to stay inside and read a book instead. + +Lily didn't like reading, but then her mom said, "I will teach you how to make ice cream!" Lily's eyes got big and she smiled. "Yay! That sounds fun!" + +Her mom showed her how to mix cream, sugar, and vanilla together. Then they put it in the freezer to get cold. After a while, they took it out and it was ice cream! + +Lily's friends came over and they all had a lively time eating the yummy ice cream. Lily was happy she learned something new and didn't mind staying inside on a hot day anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very happy and loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a big dog. The dog was so big that it made Lily worry that it might hurt her. + +Her mom saw that Lily was worried and said, "Don't worry, sweetie. That dog is very friendly." Lily felt better and went to pet the dog. Suddenly, the dog barked loudly and it gave Lily a shock. She quickly ran back to her mom. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. That was just a little shock. Let's go home and have some ice cream." Lily smiled and felt happy again. When they got home, her mom asked her if she had fun at the park. Lily said, "Yes, mom. But I was honest scared of the big dog." Her mom smiled and said, "It's okay to be honest about your feelings. I'm proud of you for being brave." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her toys on the soft carpet in her room. One day, Lily spilled her juice on the carpet and it became wet. She didn't want to play on it because it wasn't dry anymore. + +Lily's mom said, "Lily, we have to choose a new carpet for your room." + +Lily said, "I want a pink carpet!" + +So, they went to the store and chose a beautiful pink carpet. But when they got home, they found out that it was too big for Lily's room. They tried to cut it, but it became ruined. Lily was sad because she didn't have a carpet to play on anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a young baby named Lily. She loved to sleep in her crib all day long. One day, her mommy came to wake her up and said, "Good morning, my little Lily! Did you have a good nap?" Lily giggled and said, "Yes, mommy! I dreamt of flying butterflies!" + +Mommy laughed and said, "That's so cute, Lily! Let's change your diaper and get you dressed for the day." Lily cooed and kicked her feet, happy to spend time with her mommy. As mommy picked out a cute outfit for her, Lily looked at herself in the mirror and smiled. + +Finally, they went to the park and played with other little kids. Lily saw a young boy playing with a ball and said, "Mommy, I want to play too!" Mommy smiled and said, "Sure, Lily! Let's go ask the boy if we can play with him." The boy said yes, and they all played together and laughed. At the end of the day, Lily was tired and ready to go back to her crib for a good night's sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He went on an adventure to find a big temple. Timmy walked a long way and saw many animals on the way. He saw a big lion, a tall giraffe, and a small monkey. Timmy was very brave and did not feel scared. + +Finally, Timmy found the temple. It was very big and had many stairs. Timmy climbed all the stairs and reached the top. He saw a beautiful view from the top of the temple. Suddenly, a big bird came and tried to take Timmy's hat. Timmy was very quick and caught the bird. He felt very happy and shouted, "I win!" + +After the adventure, Timmy went back home. His mom was very happy to see him. She hugged him and said, "You look very pale. Did you have fun?" Timmy smiled and said, "Yes, I had fun. I saw many animals and I won against a big bird!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her mommy's shiny jewelry. One day, Lily's mommy found her playing with the jewelry and said, "Lily, you can't play with my jewelry. It's very expensive and you might lose it." + +Lily got scared and said, "I'm sorry mommy. I didn't know it was so important. I won't touch it again." + +The next day, Lily went outside to play with her friends. They found a box full of dirty toys and started playing with them. Lily's friend said, "Let's take these toys home with us!" But Lily remembered what her mommy said about not taking things that don't belong to her. She said, "No, we can't take them. They don't belong to us." + +Lily's friends were surprised but they listened to her. When they went back home, Lily's mommy was very proud of her for not taking things that don't belong to her. The moral of the story is to always listen to your parents and not take things that don't belong to you. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big brother named Jack. One day, Lily and Jack went for a walk in the park. Jack was holding Lily's hand and they were having fun together. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a little bird that had fallen from its nest. The bird looked helpless and sad. Lily said to Jack, "Brother, we need to help the bird. It cannot fly." Jack said, "Yes, we should help it. Let's take it to our house." + +So, they picked up the bird and took it to their house. They made a little nest for the bird and gave it some food and water. Lily and Jack were happy that they could help the bird. They felt proud of themselves for being kind and helpful. +Once upon a time, there was a silly duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to play with his plastic toys in the pond. One day, Ducky found a new plastic toy that excited him a lot. It was a little boat that could float on the water. Ducky was so happy to have this new toy that he quacked and quacked with joy. He played with it all day and even took it to bed with him at night. From that day on, Ducky's new plastic boat was his favorite toy in the whole wide world. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play outside, but one day she accidentally stubbed her toe on a rock. Her toe hurt so much that she cried and cried. + +Her mom tried to make her feel better by giving her some candy, but it tasted bitter and didn't help at all. Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Then, her mom had an idea. She said they could mail a letter to the doctor and ask for advice on how to make Lily's toe feel better. Lily was excited to help her mom mail the letter and hoped the doctor would have a good answer. + +The next day, the doctor sent back a message saying that Lily's toe would feel better if she rested it and put ice on it. Lily was happy to hear this and followed the doctor's advice. After a few days, her toe felt much better and she was able to run and play outside again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat with a sail. The boat sailed on the sea with the wind. The boat had a captain who was very ignorant. He did not know how to steer the boat. One day, a big wave came and slapped the boat. The captain was scared and did not know what to do. But then, a wise old sailor came and helped the captain steer the boat safely to the shore. The captain learned that he should not be ignorant and should always ask for help when he needs it. +Once upon a time, a man went kayaking on a big lake. He paddled with his oars and felt happy. Suddenly, his phone rang. He tried to answer it, but he dropped it in the water. He felt helpless and sad. + +He paddled to the shore and asked for help. A kind lady saw him and came to help. She called the man's friend and told him what happened. The friend came with a net and fished the phone out of the water. The man felt happy again and thanked the lady and his friend. + +From that day on, the man learned to be careful with his phone while kayaking. He never wanted to feel helpless again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but her room was always a mess. One day, her mom came in and said, "Lily, your room is not organized. Can you explain why?" + +Lily looked around and saw her toys were all over the floor. She said, "I was playing with them and forgot to put them away." + +Her mom said, "Let's clean up together. If we put everything in its place, your room will look much better." They worked together and soon everything was in its place. + +As they were cleaning, Lily found a shiny silver necklace on the floor. She said, "Mommy, look what I found! It's so pretty." Her mom explained that it was a special piece of jewelry and they should keep it safe. From then on, Lily made sure to keep her room organized so she wouldn't lose any more special things. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat cereal for breakfast every day. One day, Timmy's mom asked him what kind of cereal he wanted for breakfast. Timmy said, "I want the one with the tiger on it!" His mom smiled and said, "Okay, I will create a bowl of cereal with the tiger on it just for you." + +After Timmy finished his cereal, he went to play with his toys. His little sister, Lily, came into the room and asked him if he wanted to play with her. Timmy said, "Sure, but you have to be honest when we play." Lily promised to be honest and they started to play together. + +As they played, Timmy created a tower out of blocks and Lily helped him. They were having so much fun! Suddenly, their mom called them for lunch. Timmy and Lily ran to the kitchen and saw that their mom had created sandwiches for them. Timmy said, "Thank you, Mom! This sandwich looks yummy!" His mom smiled and said, "You're welcome, Timmy. I'm glad you like it." +Once upon a time, there was a kind rabbit named Bun. Bun lived in a little house made of wood. Every day, he would pass by his neighbor's house, a mean fox named Max. Max didn't like Bun because Bun was always happy and kind. + +One day, Bun was walking by Max's house when Max jumped out and tried to scare him. But Bun was not afraid. He just smiled and said hello. Max got angry and tried to push Bun, but Bun was too quick and passed by him. + +Max was so angry that he tried to burn down Bun's little house made of wood. But Bun's other kind neighbors saw what was happening and came to help. They put out the fire and made sure Bun was safe. + +From that day on, Max learned that being mean was not the way to make friends. He apologized to Bun and they became good friends. And Bun's little house made of wood was always safe, thanks to his kind neighbors. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny liked to hop around in the garden and eat carrots. One day, Benny saw a carrot that he really wanted to eat, but it had a price tag on it. Benny didn't know what a price was, so he asked his friend, a little bird. The bird told Benny that a price is how much you have to pay for something. + +Benny didn't have any money, so he decided to be honest and ask the farmer if he could have the carrot for free. The farmer was so happy that Benny was honest, that he gave him the carrot for free! Benny was so excited that he hopped around the garden with the carrot in his mouth. From that day on, Benny always remembered to be honest and ask for things instead of taking them without permission. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going on holiday with her family. One day, Lily's friend Emma saw a picture of Lily's holiday and became envious. + +Emma said, "I wish I could go on holiday too." + +Lily replied, "You can go on holiday too! Just ask your mom and dad." + +But Emma said, "My mom and dad don't have enough money for a holiday. I'm so envious of you." + +Lily didn't want her friend to be sad, so she came up with an idea. "Let's build a sandcastle together and pretend we're on holiday. We can even destroy it like the waves do!" + +Emma's face lit up and they spent the rest of the day building and destroying their sandcastle. They had so much fun that Emma forgot all about being envious. From that day on, they made their own holidays whenever they wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved candy canes, especially the red and white ones. One day, her grandma came to visit and brought her a big bag of candy canes. Lily was so happy to receive the candy canes from her grandma. + +She opened the bag and saw that one of the candy canes was different from the others. It was green and white, and when she tasted it, it was bitter. Lily didn't like the bitter taste, but she still kept the green and white candy cane because it was special. + +Lily learned that even though some things might not be perfect, they can still be special and loved. She gave the green and white candy cane to her little brother, who didn't mind the bitter taste at all. They both enjoyed their candy canes together and had a sweet day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a king who had a big crown. He loved his crown very much and always kept it neat and organized. One day, the king went for a walk in the forest and met a little rabbit. The rabbit looked very sad. + +"What's wrong little rabbit?" asked the king. + +"I lost my carrot," replied the rabbit sadly. + +The king felt an urge to help the rabbit find his carrot. So, he searched the forest with the rabbit until they found the carrot. The rabbit was very happy and thanked the king. + +The king realized that helping others can make them happy and that is more important than any crown. From that day on, he promised to always help others in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch TV with her mommy. One day, Lily's mommy set up the TV in their living room. Lily was so happy and excited to watch her favorite show. + +As they were watching TV, Lily's mommy noticed that Lily was feeling anxious. "What's wrong, sweetie?" she asked. "I'm scared of the monster in the show," Lily replied. + +"Don't worry, honey. The monster isn't real. It's just pretend," her mommy said, trying to calm her down. Lily felt better and continued to watch the show with her mommy. + +After the show was over, Lily said, "Thank you, mommy, for setting up the TV. I love watching shows with you." Her mommy smiled and hugged her tightly. They both felt happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the grass. One day, she was running and she fell down. She hurt her knee and started to cry. + +Her mom came over and asked, "Lily, what happened? Are you okay?" + +Lily replied, "I fell down and my knee hurts." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, just sit here and rest. The grass is soft and will make you feel better." + +Lily sat in the grass and watched as the clouds passed by. Her knee still hurt, but she felt better as she remained in the soft grass. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the market with her mommy. They would buy fruits and vegetables that were yummy and healthy. But one day, Lily saw that the market was dirty. She didn't like it because it made her feel sad. + +So, she decided to decorate the market with pretty flowers. She picked some flowers from her garden and put them in a vase. Then, she asked her mommy to help her put the vase on the market's table. Everyone who came to the market smiled and said thank you to Lily for making it look pretty. + +From that day on, Lily always brought flowers to decorate the market. And the market was never dirty again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toys. One day, she accidentally knocked over her mom's favorite vase and it broke into many pieces. Her mom was very upset and scolded her for being careless. + +Lily felt very sad and wanted her mom to forgive her. She went to her mom and said, "I'm sorry, mommy. I didn't mean to break the vase. Please forgive me." Her mom saw how sad she was and forgave her. + +That night, Lily and her mom sat by the fireplace and snuggled up in their comfortable blankets. Lily felt very happy that her mom had forgiven her and they spent the evening talking and laughing together. From that day on, Lily was more careful with her toys and her mom's things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her toys, especially her colorful cubes. One day, Lily's mom brought her a yummy snack. It was a small cube made of cheese. + +Lily took a bite and said, "Mmm, this tastes so good!" Suddenly, her clumsy little brother came running in and accidentally knocked over her snack. + +Lily was sad, but her mom said, "Don't worry, we can get you another cube of cheese." Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Mommy. I love cheese cubes!" + +Later that day, Lily was playing with her toys again and her little brother came over to join her. "Can I play with your cubes?" he asked. Lily smiled and said, "Sure, you can have one. Just be careful not to knock them over!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat pastries. One day, her mom baked a yummy pastry for her. Lily was very happy and took a big bite. Suddenly, she felt nervous because the pastry was too hot. She asked her mom to turn on the fan to cool down the pastry. Her mom turned on the fan and Lily felt better. From that day on, Lily always waited for her pastry to cool down before taking a bite. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she saw a fence that looked different from the others. She went to her mom and said, "Mommy, look at the fence! It looks different!" Her mom replied, "Yes, it's a new fence that our neighbors put up." + +Lily went to the fence and touched it. It was made of ice! She said, "Mommy, the fence is melting!" Her mom said, "Yes, it's because it's getting warmer outside." + +Lily learned that things can look different and change over time. She also learned that sometimes things can melt, like the ice fence. Her mom reminded her to always be curious and ask questions about the world around her. And Lily promised to always be a curious little girl. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big, hairy dog named Max. One day, Lily and Max went for a walk in the park. + +Lily saw a butterfly and said, "Look Max, a butterfly! Let's follow it!" Max barked and ran after the butterfly. + +After a while, they stopped following the butterfly and sat down on the grass. Lily said, "Max, you are so hairy!" Max wagged his tail and licked Lily's face. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom called out, "Lily, it's time to go home!" Lily and Max got up and went home. The result of their walk was a happy and tired Lily and Max. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy trains and imagine he was driving them all around the world. One day, Timmy's mom took him on a subway ride to the city. Timmy was so excited to see all the tall buildings and bright lights. + +As they walked around, they saw a very wealthy man wearing a fancy suit and carrying a big bag. Timmy asked his mom, "Mommy, why is that man so rich?" His mom replied, "He works very hard and makes a lot of money." + +Suddenly, a gust of wind blew the man's bag away and it landed right in front of Timmy. Timmy picked it up and tried to give it back to the man, but the man just yelled at him and said, "Get away from me, you little brat!" + +Timmy was very sad and confused. His mom told him that some people are not very nice and it's important to always be kind to others, even if they are mean to you. Timmy imagined what it would be like to be a superhero and save the day. He felt better knowing that he could still do good things even if someone was mean to him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved ice cream very much. One day, she went to the ice cream shop with her mom. She saw a big ice cream cone with many flavors. She wanted to have it, but it was too expensive. + +Lily said to her mom, "Mommy, can I have the big ice cream cone? It looks yummy!" Her mom replied, "Sorry, Lily. It's too expensive for us. Let's get a small one." + +Lily was sad, but she still enjoyed her small ice cream. As she was eating, the sun came out and the ice cream started to melt. She said to her mom, "Mommy, my ice cream is melting!" Her mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. Let's go to the park and slide on the slide. That will make you happy again." + +Lily forgot about her melted ice cream and went to the park with her mom. She had so much fun sliding on the slide and playing with her friends. In the end, she realized that having fun with her friends was better than having an expensive ice cream. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He was very eager to go camping with his family. Timmy loved to ride his bike, so he packed it in the car for the trip. + +When they arrived at the camp, Timmy saw a big lake. He wanted to ride his bike around it, but his mom said it was too far. Instead, they went on a hike in the woods. Timmy saw a big bear and got scared, but his dad said it was just a statue. + +At night, they made a fire and cooked hot dogs. Timmy was happy to be camping with his family. He fell asleep in his tent, dreaming of all the fun adventures he would have the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and go on adventures. One day, he went on a walk in the woods with his dog, Spot. They saw many trees and animals along the way. + +Suddenly, Timmy saw an arrow on the ground. He picked it up and showed it to Spot. "Look, Spot! An arrow!" Timmy said excitedly. + +As they continued walking, Timmy grew tired. "I'm getting tired, Spot," he said. "Let's rest for a bit." They sat down on a log and Timmy closed his eyes. + +Suddenly, they heard a voice. "Hello there!" it said. Timmy and Spot looked around and saw a friendly squirrel in a nearby tree. "What are you doing in the woods?" the squirrel asked. + +"We're just going on an adventure," Timmy said. "We found an arrow on the ground and we're following it." The squirrel nodded and said, "Well, be careful on your adventure. Have fun!" Timmy and Spot said goodbye and continued on their way, following the arrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat oatmeal for breakfast every day. One morning, her mom made her eggs instead of oatmeal. Lily insisted that she wanted oatmeal, but her mom said they were out of oats. + +Lily decided to go on an adventure to find some oats. She walked through the forest and came across a kind and compassionate bear. The bear asked her what was wrong, and Lily explained that she wanted to find some oats. + +The bear offered to help and took her to a nearby field where they found a big bag of oats. Lily was so happy and grateful to the bear. She insisted on sharing her oatmeal with the bear and they sat down to enjoy a delicious breakfast together. From that day on, Lily and the bear became great friends and had many more adventures together. +One day, Timmy and his mom went to the park. They played on the swings and went down the slide. Then, they saw a man who was trying to fix his bicycle. He was using an iron to make it better. + +Timmy asked, "What are you doing with that iron?" + +The man said, "I am fixing my bike with it. It helps me make it stronger." + +Timmy's mom said, "That's very clever. Do you need any help?" + +The man replied, "No, thank you. But I hate when my bike breaks. It makes me sad." + +Timmy said, "I don't like when my toys break either. But, I do like when my mom makes delicious cookies. Do you want some?" + +The man smiled and said, "Yes, please. That would make me very happy." And so, they shared the delicious cookies and became friends. +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight named Jack. Jack had a sword that was very impressive. One day, Jack went to the forest to find a treasure. While he was looking for the treasure, he saw a dragon. The dragon was very big and scary. Jack was scared too. + +The dragon said, "Hello, little knight. What are you doing here?" + +Jack whispered, "I am looking for a treasure." + +The dragon said, "I know where the treasure is. But you have to beat me in a fight first." + +Jack said, "Okay, I will fight you." + +They fought for a long time, but Jack's impressive sword was too strong for the dragon. The dragon said, "You are very brave, little knight. You can have the treasure." + +Jack was very happy and thanked the dragon. He went back to his castle and showed the treasure to his friends. They were all very impressed. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird was very happy and loved to sing all day long. One day, the bird saw a sharp branch on a tree. The bird thought it looked dangerous and decided to fly away. + +The bird flew to its mother and told her about the sharp branch. The mother bird listened carefully and told the little bird to be careful. She knew the little bird loved to explore and wanted to keep it safe. + +Later that day, the little bird was flying around and saw a gray cat. The cat looked hungry and the little bird was scared. Suddenly, the little bird remembered what its mother had said about being careful. The little bird flew away quickly and safely back to its nest. The little bird knew that its mother was always right and would always keep it safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy. They walked by a river and Lily saw a brown otter swimming in the water. She was so happy to see the otter because she had never seen one before. The otter was very cute and Lily wanted to touch it, but her mommy said they should just watch it from afar. Lily agreed and they sat on a bench to watch the otter play in the water. After a while, the otter swam away and Lily said goodbye. She was so happy to have seen the otter and couldn't wait to come back to the park to see it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a playful puppy named Max. One day, Timmy and Max were playing in the park. Timmy threw a ball and Max ran to catch it. Suddenly, Max accidentally bit Timmy's finger. + +"Ouch!" cried Timmy. "That hurt!" + +Max looked sad and whimpered. Timmy forgave Max and they continued to play catch. But later that day, Timmy's finger started to hurt more. His mom took him to the doctor and they found out that Max had broken Timmy's finger. + +From that day on, Timmy learned to be careful when playing with Max. And Max learned to be more gentle with his playful bites. +Once upon a time, a girl named Lily had a loyal dog named Max. Max loved to play and cuddle with Lily. One day, Lily and Max went to the park to play. Lily brought her favorite toy and Max brought his favorite bone. + +After playing for a while, Lily and Max got hungry. They decided to have a picnic and eat some salad. Lily's mom had made a delicious salad with lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers. Lily and Max enjoyed the salad very much. + +When it was time to go home, Lily realized she had lost her favorite toy. She was very sad. Max knew how much the toy meant to Lily, so he went back to the park to look for it. After a while, Max found the toy and brought it back to Lily. Lily was so happy and hugged Max. She was grateful to own such a loyal and helpful dog. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went swimming in the pool with her mommy. After they finished swimming, they went to the changing room to dry off. Lily's mommy asked her to find the towel. Lily looked around and found the towel on the bench. + +Lily's mommy was proud of her for finding the towel. "Good job, Lily! You found the towel all by yourself," said her mommy. Lily smiled and felt happy that she made her mommy proud. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to listen to your parents and try to do things by yourself. When you find something on your own, it makes you feel proud and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little mouse named Timmy. Timmy loved to peek out of his mouse hole to see what was happening in the big wide world. One day, Timmy's stomach was rumbling and he knew he needed to find some food. + +Timmy peeked out of his hole and saw a big piece of cheese sitting on a table across the room. He knew he had to be clever to get to the cheese without being seen by the big, scary cat who lived in the house. + +Timmy crept out of his hole and tiptoed across the room, trying to be as quiet as possible. Just as he was about to grab the cheese, the cat appeared out of nowhere and chased after him. Timmy ran back to his hole as fast as he could and managed to escape the cat's clutches. + +From that day on, Timmy was always careful when he peeked out of his hole and made sure to be extra clever when trying to get his next meal. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to a pizza shop with her mom. They looked at the menu and saw that the pizza was too expensive. Lily's mom said, "Let's go find a cheap pizza place." + +As they walked, they saw a man with a pizza box. Lily's mom said, "Excuse me, sir. Can you introduce us to the pizza place you got that from?" The man said, "Sure! It's just down the street. They have cheap and delicious pizza." + +Lily and her mom followed the man to the pizza place. They ordered a large pizza and sat down to eat. Lily took a bite and said, "Yummy! This pizza is so good!" Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad we found this cheap pizza place. We can come back here anytime we want." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy cart and push it around the house. One day, Lily's mom brought home a delicate vase and put it on the table. Lily stared at it with big eyes and asked, "What's that?" + +"It's a vase, Lily," her mom replied. "It's very delicate, so we have to be careful around it." + +Lily nodded and continued to play with her cart. But as she pushed it around the table, she accidentally bumped into the vase and it fell to the ground, shattering into a million pieces. Lily's mom rushed over and asked, "What happened?" + +"I'm sorry, Mommy," Lily said, tears in her eyes. "I didn't mean to break it." + +"It's okay, Lily," her mom said, giving her a hug. "We can always get another one. But remember, we have to be careful around delicate things." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and cut paper with her scissors. One day, Lily's mom told her not to use the scissors without her help. But Lily was bad and didn't listen. She took the scissors and started cutting on her own. + +Suddenly, Lily cut her finger and it hurt a lot. Her mom saw what happened and had to punish her for not listening. Lily felt sad and learned her lesson. From that day on, she always asked for help when she wanted to use the scissors. + +Now Lily is a big girl and she still loves to draw and cut paper. But she always remembers to be careful and listen to her mom. And she never forgets how bad it felt when she got punished for not listening. +Once upon a time, there was a little caterpillar named Carl. Carl loved to crawl around and explore the world. One day, he saw a big, juicy leaf and he crawled up to it. But when he got there, he saw that it was covered in dirt and he didn't want to eat it. + +Just then, a friendly ladybug named Lucy flew by. "What's wrong, Carl?" she asked. "This leaf is dirty and yucky," Carl replied. "Oh, I have just the thing!" Lucy said, and she flew off to get a napkin. + +Lucy came back with an empty napkin and wiped the dirt off the leaf. "There you go, Carl. Now you can eat it!" she said. Carl was so happy and he ate the entire leaf. "Thank you, Lucy!" he said. "You're welcome, Carl. Anytime!" Lucy replied with a smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very kind and loved to help her mommy. One day, her mommy said, "Lily, we need to pack our bags and go on a trip." + +Lily was so excited and asked, "Where are we going?" + +"We are going to stay in a big hotel with an elevator that goes up and down," her mommy replied. + +Lily packed her favorite toys and clothes in her backpack and they went to the hotel. When they got there, they rode the elevator up to their room. Lily was amazed at how high they went. + +Later that day, Lily met a new friend in the hotel. The friend said, "I like your backpack, it's so pretty." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, I packed my favorite things in it." + +They played together and had so much fun. Lily was happy that she was kind to her new friend. She knew it was important to be kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the rain. One day, she went outside to play and got all wet. Her mommy told her to come inside and change into dry clothes. + +When she was inside, her big brother Jack came into the room. He liked to tease Lily and make her upset. Jack saw that Lily was wet and said, "Why did you go outside and get wet, silly Lily?" + +Lily didn't like it when Jack teased her, so she told her mommy. Her mommy told Jack to be alert and not tease Lily anymore. Jack said sorry and they all played together happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to the barber shop with her mommy. The barber was a kind man with a big smile. He cut Lily's hair and made her look pretty. + +After the haircut, the barber asked Lily's mommy, "Do you mind if I give Lily a lollipop?" Lily's mommy said, "No, that's okay. Thank you!" + +Lily was so happy and said, "I like the barber. He's a nice man. He gave me a lollipop!" Her mommy said, "Yes, he is a very rich man because he makes people look nice." + +Lily smiled and said, "I want to be a barber when I grow up so I can make people look nice and give them lollipops too!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play hide and seek with his friends. One day, Timmy hid behind a big tree and peeked around it to see if his friend was coming to find him. But he saw something that made him feel uncomfortable. + +There was a big, scary dog running round and round the park. Timmy didn't know what to do. He wanted to run away, but he didn't want to leave his hiding spot. He peeked again and saw that the dog was getting closer. + +Timmy knew he had to be brave. He took a deep breath and peeked one more time. He saw that the dog was just playing and wasn't scary after all. Timmy came out of hiding and played with the dog. From that day on, Timmy wasn't afraid of dogs anymore. +Once there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw shapes and colors. One day, she drew a triangle with her crayons. It was her favorite shape. But then her little brother came and disturbed her. He grabbed her crayons and scribbled all over her drawing. Lily was upset and cried. + +Her brother was stubborn and didn't say sorry. Lily's mommy came and saw what happened. She talked to her brother and told him it's not nice to disturb others' things. Then mommy took a new piece of paper and helped Lily draw another triangle. This time, they used glitter and it was even prettier than the first one. Lily was happy again and her brother even said sorry. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max liked to run and play outside all day long. One day, Max's owner noticed that he was very dirty and needed to bathe. Max didn't like baths, but he knew he had to be clean. + +After his bath, Max's owner noticed how strong his muscles looked. Max was very proud of his muscles and showed them off to everyone he saw. He even flexed his wide muscles for the other dogs at the park. + +From that day on, Max made sure to take good care of his muscles and always listened to his owner when it was time to bathe. And even though he still didn't like baths, he knew it was important to stay clean and healthy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and her teddy bear. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and saw a man who looked sad. Her mommy told her that sometimes humans feel sad and that it's important to be kind to them. + +Lily went up to the man and gave him her teddy bear. The man's face lit up and he gave her a big smile. Lily felt happy that she could make someone feel better. Her mommy told her that she had done a good thing and that kindness is something that people value. + +As they were leaving the park, the sky started to get dark. Lily was a little scared, but her mommy held her hand and told her that everything was going to be okay. They walked home together, talking about how important it is to be kind and to help others. Lily felt proud of herself for being a good human and making someone's day a little brighter. +Once upon a time, there was a kind lady who loved to take care of the youth in her village. She would often bring them sweets and toys to play with. One day, a bitter old man asked her why she cared so much for the youth. The lady replied, "Because they are our future." + +The old man thought about this and realized that he had once been a youth too. He had been bitter because no one had cared for him when he was young. He decided to change his ways and started to care for the youth in his village as well. + +From that day on, the village became a happier place. The youth had someone to care for them and the bitter old man had found joy in caring for others. The moral of the story is that caring for others can bring happiness to both the giver and the receiver. +Once upon a time, there was a bird who loved to sing. She would sing all day long in the tree tops. One day, she found a note on the ground. It said, "Come sing with me at the high tree." The bird was very happy and flew to the high tree. When she got there, she saw her friend, the owl. The owl blinked his big eyes and said, "Let's sing together!" So, they sang and sang until the sun went down. From that day on, the bird and the owl sang together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat cake, especially the tasty ones her mom made. One day, Lily's mom baked a big cake and cut a piece for Lily to eat. + +Lily took a bite and made a funny face. "This cake tastes weird," she complained. But her mom just smiled and said, "Maybe you'll like it better later." + +Lily didn't believe her, but she decided to save the rest of the cake for later. Later that evening, Lily's friends came over to play. They saw the cake and asked if they could have a piece. + +Lily remembered how she didn't like it, but she decided to give it a try again. To her surprise, the cake tasted much better! She was happy she saved it and her friends loved it too. From then on, Lily learned to never judge a cake by just one piece. +Once upon a time, there was a big, huge bike. It had pedals that were hard to reach for little kids. One day, a boy named Timmy saw the bike and asked his mom, "What is that huge bike?" His mom replied, "That's a bike for big people. They use it to go really far." + +Timmy wanted to ride the bike, but he couldn't reach the pedals. He asked his mom to explain how he could ride it. His mom said, "You have to grow bigger and taller to ride that bike." Timmy was sad, but he promised to eat his vegetables so he could grow bigger. + +The next day, Timmy saw a man riding the huge bike. He asked the man, "How do you ride that bike?" The man explained, "You have to push the pedals with your feet to make it go." Timmy smiled and said, "When I grow bigger, I will ride a huge bike too!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play outside. One day, he fell and hurt his knee. It hurt a lot and he started to cry. His mommy saw him and asked, "What happened, Timmy?" + +"I fell down and now my knee hurts," Timmy replied. + +"Don't worry, sweetheart. We'll clean it up and put a band-aid on it. It will heal soon," his mommy said. + +Timmy felt better and smiled. "Thank you, mommy," he said. + +A few days later, on a Sunday, Timmy and his family went to an ancient castle. Timmy was amazed by the big walls and the tall towers. "Look, mommy! It's so big!" he exclaimed. + +"Yes, it's very old and special," mommy said. + +As they walked around, Timmy saw a knight's armor on display. He asked his daddy, "What's that?" + +"That's an ancient armor that knights used to wear a long time ago," daddy explained. + +Timmy was fascinated and couldn't stop looking at it. He was happy that his knee was healed and he could enjoy the day with his family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing in the park and picking flowers. One day, she saw a man cutting down a big green tree. She asked him why he was doing that, and he said he needed it for his house. + +Lily felt sad for the tree because it had life and value. She knew that trees gave us oxygen to breathe and shade to keep us cool. She decided to try and stop the man from cutting down the tree. + +She went to the man and told him how important the tree was. She explained how it gave life to animals and people. The man listened and realized that he was wrong. He stopped cutting down the tree and thanked Lily for teaching him the value of green life. The moral of the story is that we should always try to protect nature and the things that give us life. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. He had a lot of toys, but his favorite was a big red ball. One day, Timmy's friend Tommy came over to play. Tommy saw the big red ball and demanded that he could play with it. Timmy didn't want to share his favorite toy, but Tommy kept demanding. + +Timmy started to feel an itch in his heart. He knew that sharing was the right thing to do, but he didn't want to give up his favorite toy. Finally, Timmy decided to share the ball with Tommy. Tommy was so happy and thanked Timmy for being so kind. + +Timmy learned that sharing is an attractive quality and that it's important to be kind to others. From that day on, Timmy and Tommy played together and shared their toys. They both had a lot of fun playing together and Timmy was happy that he made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He had a big flag that he loved to play with. One day, he went to the park and saw his friend Billy. + +"Hi Billy! Do you want to play with my flag?" Timmy asked. + +"Yes, please!" Billy replied. + +They started to play with the flag, but then they accidentally bumped into each other and started to fight. + +"Stop it, guys! Fighting is not nice," said a lady who was walking by. + +"We're sorry," Timmy and Billy said together. + +After that, they sat down on a comfortable bench and talked about their favorite things. They both liked ice cream and playing with toys. They became good friends and played with the flag together all day long. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on walks with her mommy. One day, they went to the park and saw a goose. Lily was scared, but her mommy said not to worry because the goose was friendly. + +As they were walking, Lily saw a toy that she wanted. She asked her mommy if they could buy it, but her mommy said it was too expensive. Lily was sad and said, "I want to find a cheap toy!" + +Just then, they saw a man selling toys on the street. Lily ran over and found a toy she liked. She asked the man how much it cost and he said it was very cheap. Lily was so happy and said, "Mommy, I found a cheap toy!" They bought the toy and went home, happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the woods. One day, she saw a weird fox. The fox had big ears and a fluffy tail. Lily wanted to hold the fox, but the fox ran away. + +Lily was sad because she couldn't hold the fox. She went back home and told her mom about the weird fox. Her mom said, "Foxes are wild animals, we shouldn't try to hold them. It's not safe." + +Lily understood and promised to never try to hold a wild animal again. She continued to play in the woods, but now she knew to be careful around weird animals. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat peaches from her backyard tree. One day, she saw her brother Jack acting like a silly monkey and throwing peaches at her. Lily got very mad and told Jack to stop. But Jack was ignorant and kept throwing peaches at her. + +Lily decided to act and teach Jack a lesson. She picked up a peach and threw it back at Jack. Jack was surprised and stopped throwing peaches at her. Lily explained to Jack that it was not nice to throw things at people and that it could hurt them. Jack felt bad and apologized to Lily. + +From that day on, Jack and Lily played together nicely and shared their peaches. They learned that it was important to act kindly towards each other and not be ignorant of other people's feelings. +Once upon a time, there was a big jungle. In the jungle, there was a leopard who was very dull. He did not like to play with other animals. One day, a little girl came to the jungle. She saw the leopard and felt sad for him. She went to the leopard and gave him a kiss. Suddenly, the leopard felt happy and started to play with the little girl. They played together for a long time. From that day on, the leopard was not dull anymore. He was very happy and played with all the animals in the jungle. +Once upon a time, a boy had a friend. They played together every day. One day, they wanted to play hide and seek. The boy hid behind a dull tree, but his friend couldn't find him. The boy giggled and his friend finally found him. They had so much fun playing together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty birdcage with a yellow bird inside. Lily loved to watch the bird sing and fly around in its cage. One day, Lily's little brother accidentally knocked over the birdcage and the door flew open. The bird flew away and Lily felt very sad. + +But then, Lily's dad came home with a surprise. He found the bird outside and brought it back to its cage. Lily was so happy and excited to see her bird again! She gave it some birdseed and watched it happily eat. + +Lily's little brother felt guilty for knocking over the birdcage and apologized to Lily. She forgave him because she was just happy to have her bird back. From that day on, Lily made sure to keep the birdcage in a safe place so it wouldn't fall over again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a diary where she wrote all her secrets. One day, Lily's friend Sam came to visit her. "Hi Sam, do you want to come and play with me?" asked Lily. "Yes please!" said Sam. "Can I see your diary?" he asked. "No, it's a secret," replied Lily. + +Sam was sad that he couldn't see Lily's diary. But Lily was a generous friend and wanted to make him happy. "I know, I'll invite you to my birthday party and you can see my diary then!" said Lily. "Yay, thank you Lily! I can't wait!" said Sam. + +From that day on, Sam and Lily played together every day. They laughed and had fun. And when Lily's birthday came, Sam got to see her diary and it was the best present ever. They both felt happy and grateful for their friendship. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his friends at the park. One day, they found a big stick and decided to make it into a club. They took turns hitting a ball with it and had so much fun. + +But then, the stick split in half! Tim was sad because he thought they couldn't play with it anymore. But his cheerful friend, Lily, had an idea. She said they could use the two pieces as two smaller clubs and play a different game. + +So, they played a new game and had even more fun than before. Tim was so happy that his friend had such a good idea. They all laughed and played until it was time to go home. Tim went home with a smile on his face, grateful for his cheerful friend and their new game. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to take photos with her camera. One day, Lily went to the park and saw a new friend named Sarah. Sarah looked nervous and sad. Lily decided to share her camera with Sarah and they took a photo together. + +Lily and Sarah became good friends and took many more photos together. They shared their toys and snacks too. Lily was happy to have a new friend and to share her things with her. + +One day, Lily and Sarah looked at all the photos they took and laughed at the silly faces they made. They decided to make a photo album to remember all the fun they had together. They shared the album with their families and everyone smiled when they saw the happy photos of Lily and Sarah. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in nature, where she could see the trees and birds. She was always cheerful when she was outside. + +One day, Lily went to play in the forest. She saw a big, scary bear and tried to run away, but the bear chased her. Lily was so scared that she tripped and fell. The bear caught her and took her away. + +Lily's family searched for her, but they couldn't find her. They were very sad. They missed their cheerful little girl who loved to play in nature. They wished they could have found her and brought her home safely. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a brown cat named Mittens. One day, Lily wanted to comb Mittens' fur, but she couldn't find the comb. She looked everywhere, under the bed and in the toy box, but it was nowhere to be found. + +Suddenly, Lily had an idea. She went to the kitchen and asked her mommy for help. Her mommy took out a big spoon and said, "Let's use this to comb Mittens' fur." Lily was surprised but excited to try. + +They gently added the spoon to Mittens' fur and combed it through. Mittens purred happily and Lily was proud of herself for finding a new way to comb her cat's fur. From that day on, they used the spoon to comb Mittens' brown fur every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world. One day, while she was playing in the park, she met a friendly dog named Max. Max had an original spot on his toe that made him stand out from other dogs. + +Lily was fascinated by Max's spot and wanted to pet him. She asked Max's owner, "Can I pet Max?" The owner said, "Sure, but be gentle. Max is a friendly dog, but he doesn't like it when people are rough with him." + +Lily was very gentle with Max and he wagged his tail happily. From that day on, Lily and Max became best friends. They would play together every day in the park and Lily would always make sure to be gentle with Max's original spot on his toe. +Once upon a time, there was a big brown bear. The bear lived in the forest and loved to eat honey. One day, the bear heard a loud sound. It was thunder! The bear was scared and wanted to hide. But then, he saw a little bird who was also scared. The bear decided to help the bird and lift it up onto a branch where it would be safe. The bird was happy and sang a song to say thank you. From that day on, the bear and the bird were friends and would play together in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to wear pretty things like a shiny bracelet that her mom gave her. She was so proud of it and would show it to everyone she met. + +One day, Lily was playing in the park when she saw a little boy crying. She asked him why he was sad and he told her that he lost his favorite toy truck. Lily knew how it felt to lose something special, so she decided to help the boy find it. + +Lily and the boy searched everywhere and finally found the toy truck under a tree. The boy was so happy and thanked Lily for helping him. He asked her if he could give her something in return and Lily said, "No, I don't need anything. I just want to help." + +As Lily walked home, she felt a warm feeling in her heart. She realized that helping others made her feel just as proud as wearing her pretty bracelet. From that day on, Lily knew that owning things wasn't as important as being kind and helpful to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, she went to her friend's house to play. Her friend's mom gave them some bread and butter to eat. Lily's bread was dry, but she ate it anyway. + +After they finished their snack, they decided to play hide and seek. Lily's friend said, "Hurry up and hide, I'm counting!" Lily quickly found a hiding spot behind a big tree. Her friend searched and searched, but couldn't find her. Finally, Lily giggled and said, "Here I am!" They both laughed and continued playing until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a city. The city was not very tidy. There was trash everywhere and the buildings were dirty. One day, a man came to the city and asked the people if he could help improve the city. + +The people were happy and said yes. The man started cleaning the streets and the buildings. He worked very hard every day. The people were happy because the city was becoming more tidy. + +One day, a bad man came to the city. He did not like the tidy city. He wanted the city to be dirty again. So he started throwing trash on the streets and breaking the buildings. The man who was improving the city tried to stop him, but the bad man was too strong. + +In the end, the city became very dirty again. The people were sad and the man who was improving the city had to leave. But he promised to come back and try to improve the city again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends, but he also loved to watch television. One day, his mom told him it was time to take a bath. Timmy didn't want to stop playing, but he knew he had to listen to his mom. + +When he got in the bath, he splashed around and pretended he was a fierce shark. He made silly faces at his mom and she laughed. After he was done, he got out and dried off. + +Later that night, Timmy watched his favorite show on television. He snuggled up with his blanket and enjoyed the colorful pictures on the screen. When it was time for bed, his mom tucked him in and he fell asleep with a smile on his face, dreaming of his next adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved candy, and every day he would eat lots and lots of it. His mom told him that too much candy would spoil his dinner, but Timmy didn't listen. + +One day, Timmy ate so much candy that he got a tummy ache. He felt very sick and had to stay in bed all day. His mom brought him some medicine, but it didn't help. Timmy realized that he should have listened to his mom and not eaten so much candy. + +From that day on, Timmy decided to only eat a little bit of candy each day. He didn't want to spoil his dinner or get sick again. He also started drinking lots of water to help drain all the bad stuff out of his body. Timmy learned that it's important to listen to your parents and take care of your body. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to wear her cozy bathrobe after taking a bath. One day, her mom asked her what she wanted to eat for breakfast. Lily said, "I want something tasty like pancakes." + +Her mom smiled and said, "Okay, I'll make you some pancakes." Lily was so happy and she put on her bathrobe to wait for breakfast. While waiting, she saw her little brother playing with his toys. + +Lily asked him, "What's the name of your toy?" Her brother replied, "It's a car." Lily laughed and said, "That's a funny name for a toy." Finally, breakfast was ready and Lily enjoyed her tasty pancakes in her cozy bathrobe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy made her a sandwich with mild cheese. Lily took a big bite and said, "Yummy! This sandwich is so good!" + +After a while, Lily's tummy started to hurt. She said to her mommy, "Mommy, my stomach hurts." Her mommy replied, "It's because you ate too fast, Lily. You need to eat slowly and finish your food." + +Lily nodded her head and took small bites of her sandwich. She finished her sandwich slowly and her tummy felt much better. From that day on, Lily always ate her food slowly and never had a tummy ache again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a dream to be a princess and live in a big castle. One day, she found a shiny coin on the ground and decided to sell it to buy a princess dress. She went to the market and found a nice dress. The seller was grateful and gave her a tiara as a gift. Lily was so happy and wore her new dress and tiara all day. She went to bed that night, dreaming of her castle and feeling grateful for her new dress and tiara. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy was hungry. He asked his mommy, "Mommy, can I have a sandwich?" His mommy said, "Sure, Timmy. What kind of sandwich do you want?" + +Timmy thought for a moment and said, "I want a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, please." His mommy made him the sandwich and put it on a plate. Timmy took a big bite and said, "Mmm, this sandwich is so yummy!" + +After he finished his sandwich, Timmy went to his room to take a nap. He lay down on his bed and said, "This bed is so comfortable." He closed his eyes and fell asleep. + +When he woke up, he saw his mommy sitting next to him. She said, "Did you have a good nap, Timmy?" Timmy smiled and said, "Yes, mommy. I know I will have a good day now." +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Sammy. Sammy loved to play in the forest and collect acorns. One day, Sammy found a new acorn that he had never seen before. He was so happy and wanted to show all his friends. + +But then, Sammy remembered that he had been told not to take any new acorns from the forest. If he did, he would be punished. Sammy didn't want to get in trouble, so he decided to leave the new acorn where he found it. + +Sammy felt proud of himself for making the right choice. He knew that it was important to follow the rules and not take things that didn't belong to him. And who knows, maybe one day he would find another new acorn that he could enjoy without getting punished. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake with her grandma. One day, they decided to make cookies. Grandma showed Lily how to mix the dough and roll it out. Lily was so happy to help. + +But then, a loud noise scared Lily. She felt fearful and didn't want to bake anymore. Grandma explained that it was just thunder and there was nothing to be afraid of. Lily felt better and they continued to bake together. + +In the end, they made delicious cookies that they shared with their family. Lily was proud of herself for being brave and learned that sometimes things can be scary, but it's important to keep going and not give up. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends decided to go on an adventure in the forest. They walked and walked until they found a big patch of flowers. The flowers were so pretty, and Lily thought they were perfect. + +As they continued their adventure, they came across a river. They all wanted to swim, but Lily was scared. Her friends encouraged her to try, and she finally did. Lily ended up having so much fun in the water that she didn't want to leave. But eventually, it was time to go home. She said goodbye to her friends and went back to her house, feeling happy and proud of herself for trying something new. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to draw with his crayons and markers. One day, he found a special pen that had ink that was different from all his other markers. The ink was black and shiny, like a beetle's shell. + +Timmy decided to draw a picture of his favorite superhero with the special pen. But as soon as he finished, the pen shot out ink all over the page! Timmy was troubled because he didn't want to ruin his picture. + +But then, he had an idea. He used the ink to draw a big black cloud over his superhero. It looked like a storm was coming! And sure enough, in the next panel of his comic book, the superhero was fighting a big bad guy in the middle of a thunderstorm. + +From that day on, Timmy used the special pen to add exciting details to all his drawings. He was no longer troubled by the ink shooting out because he knew how to use it to make his pictures even better. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to go to the beach and play in the sand. One day, he found a big octopus on the shore. The octopus was not moving and Tim thought it was dead. + +But then, a wise old man came by and told Tim that the octopus was not dead, it was just resting. The man taught Tim about how octopuses can change colors and shapes to hide from their enemies. Tim was amazed to learn this new thing about octopuses. + +He decided to go home and read more about them in his books. He learned that octopuses are very smart and can even open jars with their tentacles! Tim was so excited to know all of this about octopuses. He couldn't wait to go back to the beach and find more interesting creatures to learn about. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very excited because it was Tuesday, her favorite day of the week. Her mommy told her they were going to visit her grandma who lived far away. Lily loved her grandma so much and she couldn't wait to see her. + +When they arrived, grandma was waiting for them at the door. She gave Lily a big hug and said, "Welcome, my sweet girl!" Lily felt so happy and proud to be her grandma's granddaughter. They spent the whole day playing games, singing songs and eating yummy treats. + +As the sun began to set, it was time for Lily and her mommy to go back home. Grandma gave Lily a big kiss and said, "I love you, my little angel. See you soon!" Lily waved goodbye and felt so grateful for the wonderful Tuesday she had spent with her grandma. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and daddy. She felt happy and excited to play on the swings and slide. + +But then, she saw a big dog that she didn't know. She felt scared and told her mommy and daddy about the dog. They told her not to worry because the dog was friendly and wouldn't hurt her. + +Lily felt better and continued to play. She saw a butterfly that was very light and flew in the air. She felt amazed by the butterfly and wanted to catch it. + +After a while, it was time to go home. Lily felt tired but happy because she had fun at the park. She didn't feel any threat anymore and was looking forward to coming back to play again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, huge elephant named Ellie. Ellie was enormous and loved to play in the jungle with her animal friends. She enjoyed eating bananas and playing hide-and-seek with the monkeys. + +One day, Ellie saw two monkeys fighting over a banana. She tried to stop them, but they wouldn't listen. Ellie got angry and accidentally stepped on the banana, making it squishy and inedible. The monkeys got even angrier and started to fight with Ellie. + +Ellie was so big that she didn't realize how strong she was. She accidentally hit one of the monkeys with her trunk, and the monkey fell to the ground and didn't get up. Ellie felt terrible and tried to help the monkey, but it was too late. Ellie cried and cried, realizing that her anger had caused a terrible accident. From that day on, Ellie promised to always be kind and gentle with her animal friends. +Once upon a time, there was a parrot named Polly. Polly was a very colorful bird with feathers that shone in the sun. However, Polly was very restless and could not sit still for long. + +One day, Polly's owner decided to teach Polly how to work. Polly was very excited to learn something new. Her owner showed her how to pick up small toys with her beak and place them in a basket. Polly worked very hard and was proud of herself. + +After a while, Polly became tired and needed to rest. She snuggled up in her cozy nest and closed her eyes. Polly felt very happy and content after a hard day's work. From that day on, Polly learned to work hard and then rest, just like a good parrot should. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who lived in a small town. One day, she found a broken toy on the street while walking with her mom. "Look, Mommy! This toy is broken," Lily said. "Can we fix it?" + +Her mom replied, "We can try, but sometimes things that appear broken cannot be fixed." + +Lily was sad, but her mom explained that it was important to take care of our things so they don't break. She also said that it's okay to make mistakes and that we can always learn from them. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to take good care of her toys and other belongings. She learned that even though things may appear broken, we can still learn from them and try to make them better. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and climb on things. One day, Timmy climbed up a big rock and tried to balance on top of it. He was very proud of himself for being able to balance so well. + +Suddenly, Timmy's mom called him down for dinner. Timmy quickly jumped off the rock and ran inside. But he forgot that he had left his favorite toy on top of the rock. Timmy's mom noticed that he looked sad and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told her that he was embarrassed because he forgot his toy on the rock. + +"Don't worry," said Timmy's mom. "We can go take a photo of you on the rock tomorrow and you can show your friends how good you are at balancing!" Timmy was very happy and felt much better. He went to bed that night dreaming of his photo on the rock. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He liked to play with his toys all day long. Yesterday, he was playing with his toy car when his mom came in and said, "Timmy, it's time to go to the park!" + +Timmy was excited to go to the park. He loved to swing on the swings and slide down the slide. When they got to the park, Timmy saw his friend Billy. Billy was crying because he fell off the monkey bars and hurt his arm. + +Timmy went over to Billy and said, "Don't worry, I'll make it better." He gave Billy a gentle hug and then said, "Let's go change the band-aid on your arm." They went to the bathroom and Timmy helped Billy change the band-aid. Billy felt much better and they went back to playing at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her blocks. She liked to make different shapes with them, like squares and triangles. + +One day, Lily's little brother came into her room and started to play with her blocks. Lily got upset because he was making a big mess and not making any shapes. She told him to stop, but he wouldn't listen. + +Lily decided to try and hide her blocks so her brother couldn't play with them anymore. But she felt bad because she knew it wasn't nice to hide things from others. So, she decided to talk to her brother and try to make him understand that they could play together and make different shapes. In the end, they both had fun playing with the blocks and making new shapes. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the forest near his house. One day, he found an axe lying on the ground. He thought it was a toy and picked it up. + +Timmy's mom saw him with the axe and said, "Be careful, Timmy. That's not a toy. It's very delicate and can hurt you." + +But Timmy didn't listen to his mom. He started swinging the axe around and accidentally cut his leg. He cried out in pain and his mom rushed him to the hospital. The doctors had to give Timmy stitches and he had to stay in the hospital for a few days. + +The moral of the story is to always listen to your parents and be careful with sharp objects like axes. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy had a toy robot. The robot was very clever and could do lots of cool things. Timmy loved playing with his robot every day. + +One day, Timmy's friend came over to play. They had lots of fun together, but then Timmy's friend accidentally broke the robot. Timmy was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Timmy's friend felt bad for breaking the robot and said, "I'm sorry, Timmy. I didn't mean to lie to you. I promise I'll help you fix your clever robot." Timmy was happy to hear that and forgave his friend. Together, they fixed the robot and it was as good as new. They all played together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty princess. She had a big castle with a moat and a drawbridge. Every day, she would play with her toys and her friends. One day, it rained and the princess got wet. She didn't like being wet, she wanted to be dry. + +Her friends saw that she was sad and they wanted to make her smile. They went to the castle and brought her a big towel to dry off. The princess was happy and smiled. She loved her friends very much. + +From that day on, the princess and her friends played together every day. They had lots of fun and the princess was always happy and dry. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very excited because her family was going on a trip to space. She packed her bags and got ready to go. When they arrived, she was so happy to see all the stars and planets. + +But when they got to their spaceship, Lily realized she forgot to unpack her favorite toy. She felt embarrassed and sad. Her mom noticed and asked her what was wrong. + +Lily said, "I forgot my toy at home. I feel embarrassed." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, we can still have fun in space. And when we get back home, we can get your toy." + +Lily smiled and felt better. She realized that even though she forgot something important, it was still an amazing adventure in space. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside in the sun. One morning, Lily woke up early and saw the sunrise. It was so pretty, with colors like pink and orange. + +Lily's mom came outside and said, "Good morning, my mighty girl! Did you see the sunrise?" + +Lily said, "Yes, mommy! It was so pretty!" + +Mommy said, "Let's go clean up the yard, Lily. We can pick up sticks and put them in the trash." + +Lily said, "Okay, mommy! I love to help you clean!" + +Together, they worked hard to make the yard look nice and clean. And when they were finished, they sat outside and watched the birds fly in the sky. It was a happy day for Lily and her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his ball. One day, Timmy's ball bounced into the cupboard. + +"Oh no!" cried Timmy. "My ball is stuck in the cupboard!" + +Timmy's mom came over to help. She opened the cupboard and saw all of Timmy's toys inside. "Wow, Timmy!" she said. "Your toy collection is impressive!" + +Timmy smiled proudly. "Thank you, Mommy!" he said. + +Together, they threw the ball back and forth, having fun and laughing. Timmy was so happy to have his ball back and to play with his impressive toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to draw circles. She drew them on paper, on the ground, and even in the air with her finger. One day, she was drawing circles in the sand at the beach when she heard a soft voice behind her. + +"Hello, little one. What are you drawing?" + +Lily turned around and saw an old man with a kind face. "I'm drawing circles," she said proudly. + +The old man smiled. "I like circles too. Do you know what can happen when you draw a circle?" + +Lily shook her head. + +"Well," the old man said, "if you draw a circle and make a wish, sometimes it can come true." + +Lily's eyes widened. "Really?" + +"Really," the old man said with a nod. "I've seen it happen many times." + +From that day on, Lily drew circles every day and made a wish each time. And you know what? Sometimes her wishes came true, just like the old man said they would. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys. One day, she found a triangle toy in her toy box. It was so shiny and colorful. She loved it! + +Lily started to play with the triangle toy, and she noticed that it could rock back and forth. She giggled and rocked the toy back and forth, back and forth. It was so much fun! + +After playing for a while, Lily got hungry. She asked her mom for a snack. Her mom gave her a yummy apple. Lily took a big bite and smiled. She loved the taste of the juicy apple. She went back to playing with her triangle toy, rocking it back and forth, while munching on her yummy snack. +Once upon a time, a man wanted to make a toy car. He tried to design it with his hands but it was hard. So, he used a machine to help him. He made a big wheel for the car and it looked cool. + +One day, a deaf boy saw the toy car and wanted to play with it. The man let him play with it but he didn't watch him. The boy put the toy car in his mouth and accidentally swallowed the wheel. The man didn't know what to do and the boy got very sick. + +The boy had to go to the hospital but the wheel was stuck in his throat. The doctors tried to help him but it was too late. The boy couldn't breathe and he passed away. The man was very sad and wished he never designed the toy car. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and watch TV. One day, he saw a shiny toy car on the fireplace. He wanted to play with it but it was too high up for him to reach. + +Timmy tried to climb on a chair but it was too wobbly. He then asked his mom to help him. She picked him up and he was finally able to reach the toy car. Timmy was so happy! + +Later that day, Timmy's mom told him a story about a little bird that fell from the sky and was now dead. Timmy felt sad for the bird but he knew that it was now in a better place. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play outside with her friends, but she noticed that her legs would sometimes get tired. Her mommy told her it was because she needed to use her muscles more. + +One day, Lily and her friends went on a nature walk. They saw lots of pretty flowers and trees, and even a few animals. Lily observed everything closely, trying to remember all the different colors and shapes. + +As they were walking back home, Lily's legs started to feel tired again. But then, she remembered what her mommy had said about using her muscles. She started to run and jump, using her legs and arms to move faster. Her friends were surprised at how fast she was going! + +Lily felt proud of herself for being so intelligent and remembering what her mommy had taught her. From then on, she made sure to use her muscles every day so she could run and play for even longer. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with puzzles. He had a big puzzle with lots of pieces that he liked to put together. Timmy's mommy said the puzzle was very useful for his brain. + +One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. While they were playing, they saw a big dog. The dog was barking and looked very scary. Timmy's friend started to cry because he was scared of the dog. + +Timmy knew he had to protect his friend. He remembered his mommy's words and thought of a plan. He ran to his backpack and took out his puzzle. He started to put the puzzle together and showed it to the dog. The dog saw the puzzle and stopped barking. Timmy and his friend were safe thanks to the useful puzzle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very shy and didn't like to talk a lot. One day, Lily went to a new school where she didn't know anyone. She felt scared and didn't want to make any new friends. + +But then, Lily met a girl who spoke a different language. The girl was also shy and didn't know how to speak English very well. Lily remembered that her mom had taught her a few words in the girl's language. She said "hello" and "how are you" to the girl. The girl smiled and said "good". + +From that day on, Lily and the girl became good friends. They learned each other's languages and played together every day. Lily wasn't shy anymore and felt happy to have a new friend. +Once upon a time, on an ordinary Wednesday, a little girl named Lucy was playing in her room. She had lots of toys, but her favorite was a big, soft teddy bear. Lucy loved to have tea parties with her teddy bear and tell it stories. + +One day, Lucy's mommy told her they were going to visit her grandma. Lucy was very happy because she loved her grandma's house. It was a special place where she could play and have fun. She took her teddy bear with her, so it could play too. + +When they got to grandma's house, Lucy found a big box in the living room. She was excited to see what was inside. Lucy opened the box and revealed a beautiful dollhouse. It was a gift from her grandma. Lucy and her teddy bear spent the whole day playing with the dollhouse, making it the best ordinary Wednesday ever. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy called Razor. Razor was not sharp, but he was a fun toy to play with. Tim and Razor would play all day long. They would run, jump, and laugh together. + +One day, Tim and Razor were playing outside. They were having so much fun, but then Razor got angry. He didn't want to play anymore. Tim was sad and didn't know why Razor was angry. + +Tim decided to let Razor rest. He put Razor in a nice, soft spot and went to play with his other toys. After a while, Razor was not angry anymore. He just needed some rest. Tim and Razor were happy again and played together for the rest of the day. +One day, a little boy named Tim was very sad. He wanted to make soup for his mom, but he did not know how. He tried to cut the vegetables, but they were too hard. He tried to pour the water, but it was too heavy. + +Tim asked his friend, Sam, for help. "Sam, can you help me make the soup?" Tim said. Sam smiled and said, "Yes, I can help you. Let's do it together!" They managed to cut the vegetables and pour the water into the pot. + +But, there was a problem. They did not know how long to cook the soup. Tim and Sam were worried. They did not want to make the soup taste bad. Just then, Tim's big sister, Sue, came into the kitchen. She saw them trying to make the soup and said, "Don't worry, I'll help you cook the soup." With Sue's help, the soup was cooked just right. Tim was not sad anymore, and his mom loved the soup. +Once upon a time, there was a big, big tree. It was so big that everyone called it the enormous tree. It had many leaves and it was very tall. All the animals loved the enormous tree because it gave them a nice place to live and play. + +One day, the animals found a special mark on the tree. It was a symbol that they had never seen before. They did not know what it meant, but they thought it was important. The animals wanted to keep the symbol safe, so they decided to prevent anything bad from happening to it. + +The animals took turns watching the symbol day and night. They worked together to prevent anything from hurting the tree or the symbol. They were very happy to have the enormous tree and the special symbol. And they all lived happily ever after, playing and living in the enormous tree. +Once upon a time, in a big town, there was a big school called a university. It was very pretty and perfect. Many big people went there to learn and play. + +One day, a little girl named Sue went with her mom to the university. She saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. But her mom said, "No, Sue, it is not safe." Sue was sad but she listened to her mom. + +Later, Sue saw a big dog running towards her. She was scared and wanted to scream. But her mom said, "It is okay, Sue. The dog is nice." Sue listened and did not scream. The dog was very nice and they played together. Sue learned that it is important to listen to her mom because she knows best. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim lived in a small house with a big yard. In the yard, there was a fence. Tim liked to play near the fence. + +One day, Tim saw a light bug by the fence. He wanted to catch the bug. He tried to stir it with a stick, but the bug flew away. Tim was sad, but he did not give up. He knew he would see the light bug again. + +The next day, Tim went back to the fence. He saw the light bug again. This time, he was ready. He stirred the bug with the stick, and the bug did not fly away. Tim was very happy. He had a new friend, the light bug, to play with by the fence. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy car that he loved to play with. One day, he took his toy car outside to play in the dirt. The car got very dirty. Tim wanted his car to be clean again. + +Tim went back inside and found his mom. He asked her to help him clean his toy car. Mom filled a bowl with water and soap. They dipped the car in the water and scrubbed it with a cloth. Inch by inch, the car became clean again. + +Tim was very happy that his car was clean. He hugged his mom and said, "Thank you!" Tim promised to return his car to the toy box when he was done playing outside. From that day on, Tim always remembered to keep his toys clean and put them away when he was done playing. +Once upon a time, there was a little train named Tim. Tim was very happy. He loved to ride on the track every day. + +One day, Tim saw a small cat stuck on the track. The cat was scared. Tim wanted to save the cat. He blew his whistle to let the cat know he was coming. + +Tim stopped right in front of the cat. The cat jumped off the track, and Tim saved the cat. The cat was happy, and Tim was happy too. They both went on their way, and Tim continued to ride on the track every day. +One day, a gray cat named Tom went for a walk. He saw a little bird with a whistle. The bird blew the whistle and made a loud sound. Tom liked the sound and wanted to play with the bird. + +Tom chased the bird, but it flew away. Tom felt sad and started to panic. He didn't know where his home was. He looked around, but everything looked the same. + +Then, he heard the whistle again. He followed the sound and saw the bird. The bird helped Tom find his way back home. Tom was happy and thanked the bird for helping him. They became good friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. Tom loved to play outside. One day, Tom wanted to go on a big adventure. He put on his perfect gear. The gear was red and blue, his favorite colors. + +Tom asked his mom to supply him with a snack for the adventure. His mom gave him a yummy apple. Tom was very happy. He put the apple in his pocket and walked out the door. + +Tom went to the park and climbed the big hill. When he got to the top, he wanted to eat his apple. But when he took it out of his pocket, it was all squished and yucky. Tom was very sad. His adventure did not have a good ending. +Once upon a time, there was a nice cow. The cow had some beef. The cow lived on a farm with many friends. They liked to play in the sun. + +One day, something happen. The cow lost its beef. The cow looked everywhere. It looked in the barn and by the big tree. But it could not find the beef. + +The nice cow asked its friends for help. They all looked for the beef. At last, they found it by the pond. The cow was so happy. They all had a big party and played together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a tidy little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play at the beach. One day, Spot saw a big box near the water. He knew he had to raise the box to see what was inside. + +Spot tried and tried to raise the box, but it was too heavy for him. He felt sad. Just then, his friend, a big strong dog named Max, came to the beach. Spot asked Max if he could help him raise the box. Max agreed to help his friend. + +Together, they raised the box and opened it. Inside, they found lots of fun toys to play with! They had a great time playing at the beach with their new toys. Spot was very happy that he had asked Max for help. They both learned that working together can make hard things easy. +Once upon a time, there was a smelly dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his leather ball. One day, he saw the ball near the road. + +Spot's friend, Tom the cat, said, "Wait, Spot! Don't rush!" But Spot didn't listen. He ran fast to get his ball. + +A big car came and hit Spot. Tom was sad. Spot should have listened to his friend. The moral value is to always listen to your friends when they try to help you. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a stubborn girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat her food with lots of salt. Her mom always told her not to use too much salt, but Lily did not listen. + +One day, Lily's mom asked her to go to the store to buy some salt. On her way to the store, Lily saw her friend Tim. "Hi, Lily!" Tim said. "Do you want to play with me?" Lily shook her head and said, "No, I need to buy salt first." + +At the store, Lily saw a sign that said, "Salt on sale!" She was very happy and bought a big bag of salt. When she got home, her mom said, "Thank you, Lily! Now we can cook dinner." Lily smiled and helped her mom in the kitchen. From that day on, Lily learned to use less salt and listen to her mom. +One day, a little bird named Tim was flying in the sky. He saw a delicate pine tree and thought it would be a good place to build his nest. So, Tim went to find sticks and leaves to complete his new home. + +As Tim was picking up sticks, he met a squirrel named Sam. Sam asked, "What are you doing, Tim?" Tim said, "I am making a nest in the delicate pine tree." Sam smiled and said, "I live there too! Let's be friends and help each other." + +Tim and Sam worked together to complete Tim's nest. They knew that if they worked together, they could make a strong and cozy home. And they were right! In the end, Tim had a beautiful nest, and Sam had a new friend. They were both very happy and lived together in the delicate pine tree. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily lived in a peaceful town. One day, she found a pretty rock that could glow. She was very happy and showed it to her mom. + +"Look, Mommy! My rock can glow!" Lily said. Her mom smiled and said, "That's wonderful, Lily!" + +Lily took her glowing rock everywhere. One day, she met a boy named Tim. Tim had a network of friends who also had glowing rocks. They all played together and made their rocks glow. They had so much fun! + +At night, Lily and her new friends put their glowing rocks together. The rocks made a big, bright light. Everyone in the town could see it. The people were happy and felt peaceful. Lily, Tim, and their friends played with their glowing rocks every day, making the town a brighter and happier place. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a loud bird. This bird loved to sing all day long. The bird also loved to eat fruit. One day, the bird found a big, red fruit. It was the biggest fruit it had ever seen! The bird wanted to save it for later, so it decided to bury the fruit in the ground. + +The bird found a good spot to bury the fruit. It dug a hole and put the fruit inside. Then, it covered the hole with dirt. The bird was very happy and went back to singing its loud songs. It did not know that a sneaky fox was watching from the bushes. + +The next day, the bird went to dig up the fruit. But it was gone! The bird looked and looked, but the fruit was nowhere to be found. The bird was very sad. It did not know that the sneaky fox had taken the fruit. The fox had watched the bird bury the fruit and waited for the bird to go away. Then, the fox dug up the fruit and ate it all by itself. The bird never found the fruit and it learned to be more careful with its things. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty girl named Lucy. She liked to create things with her hands. One day, she wanted to make something new and fun. + +Lucy thought of making a coffee for her mom. She went to the kitchen and found the coffee. She put it in a cup and added some water. Then, she stirred it with a spoon. + +Lucy took the coffee to her mom. Her mom was so happy and said, "Thank you, Lucy! This is a very pretty coffee!" Lucy smiled and felt proud of what she had created. They had a lovely day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to go to camp with her friends. They would play, sing, and dance all day long. + +One day, at camp, Lucy saw a big, careful cat. The cat was playing with a ball. Lucy wanted to play with the cat, too. So, she went to the cat and started to play with the ball. They had a lot of fun together. + +But then, Lucy had to sneeze. "Achoo!" she sneezed very loud. The cat was scared and ran away. Lucy was sad, but she knew she had to be more careful next time. She went back to her friends and told them about the cat. They all laughed and played together until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a theater. In the theater, there were many comfortable chairs. People came to sit and watch shows. + +One day, a big show was coming. The theater workers had to mix colors for the stage. They mixed red, blue, and yellow. The stage looked pretty and bright. + +The show started and everyone was happy. The people sat in the comfortable chairs and clapped. The theater was a fun place for all. +One day, a modest rhinoceros named Remy was walking in the forest. He saw a big tree with a small kite stuck in it. Remy wanted to help, so he thought of a plan. + +"Hi, little bird," Remy said to a bird on the ground. "Can you help me get the kite out of the tree? I will attach it to my back, and you can fly up and pull it free." + +"Okay, Remy," said the bird. "I will help you." + +So, Remy attached the kite string to his back, and the bird flew up to the tree. The bird pulled and pulled, and the kite came out of the tree. The bird and Remy were happy they could help. They played with the kite together, and they had a fun day. +Once upon a time, in an ordinary little town, there lived a girl named Amy. Amy liked to use her red toy car to play. Today, she wanted to go to the park with her car. + +At the park, Amy met a boy named Tim. Tim had a blue ball. They decided to play together. They used the ball and the car to have fun. They laughed and played all day. + +As the sun went down, Amy and Tim said goodbye. They were happy to make a new friend today. They knew they would play together again soon. And that ordinary day became a special memory for them. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim lived with his mom and dad in a small house. They were a happy and healthy family. They always ate good food and played together. + +One day, Tim found a ticket on the ground. He realized it was for a big show in town. Tim wanted to go, but he knew his mom and dad did not have enough money. So, he decided to do something nice. + +Tim gave the ticket to his friend, Sam, who was not feeling well. Sam was so happy and went to the show. He felt better after the show and thanked Tim for the ticket. Tim felt happy because he had done something good for his friend. + +The moral of the story is that being kind and helping others can make you feel happy too. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a sweet dog and his owner. They loved to play together every day. The dog liked to run and jump, and the owner liked to throw a ball for the dog to catch. + +One day, the owner took the dog to the park. There were many other dogs and people there. The owner threw the ball far, and the dog ran fast to catch it. As he was running, he slipped on the grass and fell down. The dog felt embarrass, and his face turned red. + +The owner smiled and said, "Don't worry, my sweet dog. We all have silly moments. Let's try again!" The dog wagged his tail, and they continued to play happily in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a lonely rabbit named Remy. Remy lived in a hole in the woods. He had no friends and felt very sad. One day, he thought, "I need to find a friend so I won't be lonely anymore." + +Remy hopped out of his hole and saw a bird named Benny. Remy said, "Hi, I'm Remy. Will you be my friend?" Benny looked at Remy and said, "Yes, I will be your friend! Let's play together!" + +Remy and Benny played all day. They ran, jumped, and had so much fun. When it was time to go home, Remy didn't feel lonely anymore. He had a new friend, and his hole felt like a happy home. +One day, a little boy named Tim was walking to the park. He saw a big box that was open. He wanted to know what was inside, so he went to look. He saw a big toy and wanted to play with it. But he did not know what would happen next. + +A big and rude dog came running up to Tim. The dog wanted the toy too. Tim did not want to give the toy to the dog. He thought the dog was rude for trying to take his toy. So, Tim tried to run away with the toy. + +But the dog was too fast for Tim. The dog caught up to him and took the toy away. Tim was very sad and cried. He went home without the toy. The bad ending made Tim learn to be careful with open boxes and rude dogs. +One day, an ordinary boy named Tom went to the park with his friend, Sue. They played with a ball and laughed a lot. Tom had a big hand, and Sue had a small hand. They liked to high-five each other. + +Tom said, "I want to play on the swing." But Sue said, "No, I want to play on the slide." They disagree about what to do next. Tom and Sue thought for a moment. + +Then, Tom had an idea. He said, "Let's play on the swing first, and then we can play on the slide." Sue smiled and agreed. They played on the swing and the slide together, and had a very fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree in a park. Under the tree, there was a treasure box. The box was hard and heavy. It had many colors on it. The treasure box wanted to stay under the tree. + +One day, a little boy named Tim saw the treasure box. He wanted to open it. Tim tried very hard to open the box. But the box was too hard for him. Tim did not give up. He tried again and again. + +Finally, Tim opened the treasure box. Inside the box, there were many toys and candies. Tim was very happy. He shared the toys and candies with his friends. They all played together and had fun. The treasure box stayed under the tree, and the children visited it every day. +Once upon a time, there was a lonely little girl named Lily. Lily loved the color purple. One day, she went to the park to play. She saw a big purple ball. Lily wanted to play with the ball, but it was stuck in a tree. + +Lily tried to get the ball down. She jumped and jumped, but she could not reach it. A boy named Tom saw Lily and asked, "What's wrong?" Lily said, "I can't get the purple ball down. Can you help me?" Tom nodded and said, "I will help you." + +Tom and Lily worked together to get the ball down. They found a long stick and managed to push the ball out of the tree. The purple ball fell to the ground, and Lily was so happy. She and Tom played with the ball all day. They became best friends, and Lily was not lonely anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny who loved to hop. He hopped all day long. He hopped in the grass, by the trees, and near the flowers. The bunny was very good at hopping. + +One day, the bunny saw a pretty vase. The vase was big and had many colors. The bunny wanted to see what was inside the vase. The bunny was very persistent. He hopped and hopped, trying to look inside. + +After many hops, the bunny finally saw what was inside the vase. It was a beautiful flower! The bunny was so happy that he hopped all the way home. From that day on, the bunny hopped even more, always looking for new things to see. +Once upon a time, there was a wise old owl who lived in a big tree. The owl liked to watch the animals play in the open field near his tree. One day, a small rabbit and a tiny mouse were playing near the tree. They were running and having fun, but they did not see the big rock in their way. + +As the rabbit and the mouse got closer to the rock, the wise owl saw them and knew they would get hurt. So, the owl called out, "Stop!" The rabbit and the mouse heard the owl and paused. They looked around and saw the big rock. They were so thankful that the owl had helped them. + +The rabbit and the mouse decided to be more careful when they played. They knew that the wise owl was watching out for them, and they felt safe. From that day on, they always had fun playing in the open field, and they never forgot the wise owl who had saved them from the big rock. +Once upon a time, in a big green park, there was a chubby little bird. The bird had a friend, a tiny bug. They liked to play together. The bird could speak and the bug could wink. + +One sunny day, they were playing near a big tree. The bird said, "Hi, bug! Can you wink for me?" The bug was happy and winked at the bird. The bird laughed and clapped its wings. + +Then, they saw a little girl walking in the park. She looked sad. The bird and the bug wanted to make her happy. The bird flew near her and said, "Hi, girl! I can speak and my friend can wink. Do you want to play with us?" The girl smiled and said, "Yes, I want to play!" They all played together and became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily liked to go to the park and play with her friends. One day, her mommy told her that she had to go to a special talk called a "lecture." Lily did not know what a lecture was, but she wanted to be a good girl and listen. + +At the lecture, there was a man talking about being "flexible." Lily thought that being flexible was like when she could touch her toes. The man said, "Being flexible is good. It helps us do many things." Lily liked the idea of being flexible. + +After the lecture, Lily went home and told her mommy about it. She said, "Mommy, I want to be flexible like the man said. Then I can play more games with my friends." Her mommy smiled and said, "That's a great idea, Lily. Being flexible will help you a lot in life." And from that day on, Lily tried her best to be flexible in everything she did. +Once upon a time, there was a big armchair in a small house. It was a very nice and soft armchair. A little girl named Emma loved to sit on it and read her favorite books. + +One day, Emma wanted to spread her toys all around the armchair. She was very impatient to play with them. She called her friend Tom to play with her. "Tom, come play with me and my toys!" she said. + +Tom came over and they played together. They laughed and had so much fun. They were happy to share the big armchair. After a long day of playing, Emma and Tom were tired. They sat on the armchair and read a book together. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little girl named Amy. She was fearful of big books. One day, her mom gave her a big book called a "novel". Amy looked at it and got scared. + +Amy's mom saw her fear and said, "Don't be scared, Amy. Let me explain. A novel is just a big book with a long story. We can read it together, and you will see it's not scary at all." Amy felt a little better but was still a bit scared. + +As they read the novel together, Amy started to like the story. She saw that the big book was not scary, but fun. The more they read, the more she enjoyed it. In the end, Amy was not fearful of big books anymore. She learned that sometimes, things that look scary can be fun too. +One day, a fireman named Tom was walking down the street. He saw a wild cat stuck in a tree. The cat was scared and crying. Tom wanted to help the cat, so he got his big ladder from the fire truck. + +Tom put the ladder against the tree and climbed up. The wild cat looked at Tom and said, "Please help me, I am scared!" Tom smiled and said, "Don't worry, little cat. I am a fireman and I will help you." + +Tom picked up the cat and climbed down the ladder. When they were on the ground, the cat realized that Tom was a kind fireman. The cat thanked Tom and ran back to its family. Tom was happy that he could help the wild cat and went back to the fire station. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat named Mimi. Mimi loved to dream. She would dream about wide fields full of flowers where she could play all day. One day, Mimi saw a wide field just like in her dreams. She was very happy and ran to the field. + +In the field, Mimi met a big dog. The dog looked fierce, but Mimi was not scared. She thought the dog could be her friend. They played together for a while, and Mimi felt happy. But she did not know that the dog was not a nice dog. + +As they played, the dog started to act mean. He barked loudly at Mimi and chased her. Mimi was scared now. She tried to run away, but the dog was too fast. In the end, the dog caught Mimi, and she was very sad. Mimi learned that not all dreams come true, and sometimes things can end badly. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely dog named Fluffy. Fluffy liked to listen to music. One day, Fluffy got a gift. In the gift, Fluffy received a music box. Fluffy was happy to get the music box. + +Fluffy played the music box all day. But, Fluffy's friend, Kitty, did not like the music. Kitty wanted Fluffy to stop playing the music box. They had a fight. Fluffy did not want to stop playing the music box. + +Fluffy played the music box too much. One day, the music box broke. Fluffy was sad. Kitty was sad too. They did not have the music box to play anymore. The end. +Once upon a time, in a small house, lived a clumsy dog named Spot. Spot loved to play and speak to his friends. One day, Spot's mom made yummy cookies. She told Spot, "Do not touch the cookies until I say so." Spot really wanted a cookie, but he knew he had to wait. + +Later, Spot's friends came to play. They played with a big red ball. Spot was having so much fun. But then, Spot saw a cookie on the table. He remembered what his mom said, but he wanted to show his friends the cookie. He thought it would be fun. + +Spot went to the table and tried to get the cookie. But he was so clumsy, he knocked the whole plate of cookies on the floor! Spot's friends saw the mess and knew he should have waited. Spot felt sad. His mom came in and saw the cookies on the floor. She was not happy, but she knew Spot was still learning. She said, "Next time, listen and wait for the cookies." Spot promised he would listen and wait. From that day on, Spot learned to be more patient and not so clumsy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lisa. She had a big sister named Emma. Emma was very bossy. She always told Lisa what to do. One day, Emma told Lisa to go to the store and get some cereal. Lisa did not want to go, but Emma promised her a treat if she did. + +Lisa put on her shoes and went to the store. She found the cereal and brought it back home. When she got home, Emma was waiting for her. Lisa gave Emma the cereal and asked for her treat. + +Emma smiled and handed Lisa a big, tasty cookie. Lisa was so happy! She knew that even though Emma could be bossy, she always kept her promises. From that day on, Lisa and Emma became the best of friends. They ate their cereal and cookies together every day. +One day, a pale wolf lived in a big forest. He was sad because he had no friends. The pale wolf walked and walked, looking for someone to play with. + +Then the pale wolf met a little bird. The little bird said, "Hi! Do you want to be my friend?" The pale wolf said, "Yes, I want to be your friend. Can you help me find more friends?" + +The little bird and the pale wolf walked together. They saw a big tree with a red ball stuck in it. A small girl was crying under the tree. She said, "My ball is stuck! Can you help me?" + +The pale wolf and the little bird helped the girl. The pale wolf stood on his back legs and reached up high. The little bird flew up and pushed the red ball. The red ball fell down, and the girl was happy. + +The girl said, "Thank you for helping me! I want to be your friend too." The pale wolf, the little bird, and the girl played all day. They were all very happy to have new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a loyal dog named Buddy. Buddy loved to play with his best friend, a little boy named Tim. They played in the yard every day, running and laughing together. + +One day, Tim found a red brick in the yard. He picked it up and showed it to Buddy. Buddy wagged his tail and barked, excited to play with the new toy. Tim threw the brick, and Buddy squeezed it in his mouth, carrying it back to Tim. + +They played with the brick all day, taking turns throwing it and squeezing it. Buddy was always happy to bring the brick back to Tim, and Tim loved his loyal friend. They were the best of friends, and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a peaceful town. In this town, there was a theater. The theater was a fun place where people would go to see shows and learn new things. + +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the theater. He was very excited to learn and see a show. The show was about a happy dog and a sad cat. The dog and cat learned to be friends and played together. + +But then, something bad happened. A big storm came to the town. The storm was very strong and scary. The wind blew and the rain fell. The theater was not safe anymore. Tim and the other people had to leave the show. They were very sad because they could not learn and see the show anymore. The peaceful town was not peaceful anymore, and the theater was gone. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear named Bob. Bob was very good at playing and having fun. One day, he found a quiet place in the forest to play with his toys. He was very happy in his quiet place. + +But then, a naughty little bird came to the quiet place. The bird wanted to destroy Bob's toys. The bird took the toys and threw them on the ground. Bob was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Bob knew he had to be a good bear, so he talked to the bird. He asked the bird to be nice and not destroy his toys. The bird listened and decided to be good too. They both played with the toys and had fun in the quiet place. And from that day on, Bob and the bird were good friends. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a powerful dog named Max. Max was big and strong. One day, Max saw a barrel near a tree. He went closer to see what was inside. + +As Max looked into the barrel, he saw a little cat. The cat was scared and couldn't get out. Max wanted to help the cat. So, he used his strong legs to lay the barrel on its side. The little cat came out, and she was very happy. + +"Thank you, Max," said the little cat. "You are a good friend." Max was happy to help. From that day on, Max and the little cat were best friends, and they played together all the time. +One day, a grumpy cat named Tom went for a walk. He saw a big stamp on the ground. He was very curious about it. He thought, "I want to find out what this stamp does." + +He met a happy dog named Max. Max said, "Hi Tom! Do you want to play?" Tom replied, "No, I want to find out what this stamp does." Max looked at the stamp and said, "Oh, I know! Let's jump on it!" Tom agreed, and they both jumped on the stamp together. + +Suddenly, the stamp made a loud noise. It scared Tom and Max. They started to argue about who should have jumped on the stamp first. They were both very grumpy. But then, they realized that the stamp had made a beautiful picture on the ground. They stopped being grumpy and became friends again. They walked home together, happy about the picture they had made. +Once upon a time, there was a big box. The box was very organized. Inside the box, there were many toys. One day, a little boy named Tim saw the box. He wanted to play with the toys. + +Tim's mom told him, "You can play with the toys, but you must promise to put them back in the box when you are done." Tim made a promise to his mom. He was very happy to play with the toys. + +Tim played with the toys all day. He had so much fun. But then, it was time to put the toys back in the box. Tim remembered his promise to his mom. He put the toys back in the organized box, just like his mom told him to. Tim's mom was very proud of him for keeping his promise. +Once upon a time, there was a funny crab who liked to wear a big hat. One day, the crab went to play near the ocean. The sun was shining, and the crab was happy. + +As the funny crab played, he met a little fish. The fish liked the big hat the crab was wearing. They played and laughed together near the ocean. The crab and the fish became good friends. + +But then, a big wave came and took the crab's big hat away. The funny crab and the little fish tried to find the hat, but they couldn't. The crab was very sad because he lost his big hat. The funny crab and the little fish went home, feeling sad that their fun day had a bad ending. +One sunny day, a little boy named Tim went to the beach with his mom. They saw the big, blue sea and the soft, brown sand. Tim saw the water wave and he smiled. He wanted to play in the water and build a sand castle. + +Tim's mom said, "Be careful, Tim! The water might be icy today." Tim put his feet in the water and it was a little cold, but he did not mind. He played and played, and soon he built a big sand castle. + +As Tim played, he found a small, black rock. He showed it to his mom and asked, "What is this?" His mom looked at the rock and said, "This is coal, Tim. It is used to make fire and keep us warm." Tim thought it was cool to find coal on the beach. He put it in his pocket and continued to play. At the end of the day, Tim and his mom waved goodbye to the beach and went home. +Once upon a time, there was a big city. In the city, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom was an honest boy who loved to touch everything he saw. + +One day, Tom saw a big, red ball in the park. He ran to the ball and touched it. "Wow, it's so soft!" he said. Tom played with the ball all day long. He was very happy. + +As the sun went down, Tom's mom came to the park. "Tom, it's time to go home," she said. Tom looked at the ball and said, "Mom, can I take the ball home?" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can, but remember to always be honest and ask before you touch something that isn't yours." Tom nodded, and they went home together, hand in hand. +Ben and Mia are playing with their toys in the living room. They have cars, dolls, blocks and books. They make a lot of noise and have fun. + +"Ben, Mia, it's time for lunch!" Mom calls from the kitchen. "Come and wash your hands!" + +Ben and Mia put their toys away and run to the kitchen. They see Mom has made sandwiches, apples and milk for them. They sit at the table and say "Thank you, Mom!" + +Mom gives them each a napkin and says "Use your napkin to wipe your mouth and hands. Keep your napkin clean, please." + +Ben and Mia eat their lunch and use their napkins. They like the sandwiches, apples and milk. They are happy and full. + +"Good job, Ben and Mia!" Mom says. "You ate your lunch and used your napkins. Now, it's time for a nap. Come and brush your teeth and go to your beds." + +Ben and Mia groan and say "But we're not sleepy, Mom!" + +Mom smiles and says "You need a nap to rest and grow. You can play more later. Come on, let's go." + +Ben and Mia follow Mom to the bathroom and brush their teeth. Then they go to their beds and Mom tucks them in. She gives them each a kiss and says "I love you, Ben and Mia. Have a nice nap." + +Ben and Mia close their eyes and fall asleep. They dream of their toys and their lunch. They are happy and cozy. +Ben and Lily were playing in the yard. They had a rake and a pile of leaves. They wanted to make a big fort with the leaves. + +"Come on, Lily, help me rake the leaves!" Ben said. + +"OK, Ben, I will help you," Lily said. They raked and raked until they had a lot of leaves. + +They made a big wall with the leaves around a tree. They crawled inside and pretended it was their castle. + +"This is our castle, and we are the king and the queen," Ben said. + +"Yes, and we have a lot of food in our castle," Lily said. She picked up a leaf and pretended it was a cookie. She offered it to Ben. + +"Here, Ben, eat this cookie. It is very yummy," she said. + +Ben looked at the leaf. He knew it was not a real cookie. It was a fake cookie. He did not want to eat it. + +"No, thank you, Lily. I do not want to eat the leaf. It is not a cookie. It is fake," he said. + +Lily frowned. She did not like that Ben did not want to play with her. + +"But it is fun to pretend, Ben. We can pretend anything we want in our castle," she said. + +Ben thought for a moment. He did not want to make Lily sad. He decided to play along. + +"OK, Lily, I will eat the cookie. Mmm, it is very yummy," he said. He pretended to eat the leaf. + +Lily smiled. She was happy that Ben played with her. + +They ate more fake cookies and had a lot of fun in their castle. They did not notice that their mom was watching them from the window. She smiled too. She was proud of her children. They had big imaginations and kind hearts. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big balloon. It is red and shiny. It has a basket. A man is in the basket. He waves at them. + +"Hello, children!" he says. "Do you want to come with me in the balloon?" + +Anna and Ben are excited. They nod and run to the balloon. The man helps them get in the basket. He gives them a hat and a scarf. He says they will fly high in the sky. + +The balloon goes up, up, up. Anna and Ben see the trees, the houses, the cars, and the people. They look very small. They see the clouds, the sun, and the birds. They look very big. They feel the wind and the sun. They are happy. + +The man tells them stories about the balloon. He says it is filled with hot air. He says he needs oxygen to breathe. He says oxygen is a gas that is in the air. He says he is grateful for oxygen. He says oxygen is good for the body and the brain. + +Anna and Ben listen and learn. They ask questions and say thank you. They are curious and polite. They are grateful for the balloon and the man. They are grateful for the oxygen and the air. They are grateful for the adventure and the fun. They are grateful for the friendship and the joy. They are grateful for the day and the life. +Lily was a girl who liked to buy many things. She had many toys, books, clothes and snacks. She always wanted more and more. She did not like to share or say thank you. + +One day, Lily went to the shop with her mom. She saw a big cake that looked tasty. She asked her mom to buy it for her. Her mom said no. She said they had enough food at home and the cake was too expensive. Lily was angry. She cried and shouted. She said she wanted the cake now. + +Her mom was sad. She tried to calm Lily down. She said they could buy something else that was cheaper and healthier. She showed Lily some fruits that were fresh and colorful. She said they could make a fruit salad together and it would be tasty and fun. + +Lily did not listen. She did not want fruits. She only wanted the cake. She ran away from her mom and grabbed the cake from the shelf. She tried to run out of the shop with the cake. But the shopkeeper saw her and stopped her. He said she was stealing and that was wrong. He called her mom and told her what Lily did. + +Lily's mom was very angry and ashamed. She apologized to the shopkeeper and paid for the cake. She took Lily home and scolded her. She said Lily was naughty and greedy. She said she had to learn to be happy with what she had and to respect others. She said she could not eat the cake or play with her toys for a week. She said she had to say sorry to the shopkeeper and to her. + +Lily felt sorry for what she did. She realized she had hurt her mom and the shopkeeper. She realized she had wasted money and food. She realized she did not need the cake to be happy. She said sorry to her mom and hugged her. She said she would be a good girl from now on. She said she would share and say thank you. She said she would like to try the fruit salad and make it with her mom. + +Her mom smiled and forgave her. She said she loved her and was proud of her. She said they could go back to the shop and apologize to the shopkeeper. She said they could also buy some fruits and make the fruit salad together. She said it would be tasty and fun. + +Lily agreed and smiled. She learned her lesson. She learned that buying many things does not make her happy. She learned that being kind and grateful does. She learned that fruits are tasty and good for her. She learned that making things with her mom is fun. She was a happy girl. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their toy cars. They liked to make noises and pretend they were driving fast. Lily had a red car and Ben had a blue car. They raced each other on the grass and the dirt. + +"Vroom, vroom, I'm faster than you!" Lily said. + +"No, you're not, I'm faster than you!" Ben said. + +They zoomed around the trees and the swings, having fun. + +Then they saw a big jet in the sky. It was white and shiny and made a loud noise. It flew over their heads and left a trail of smoke. + +"Wow, look at that jet!" Lily said. "It's so big and loud!" + +"Yeah, it's cool!" Ben said. "I wish I had a jet like that!" + +They stopped playing with their cars and watched the jet fly away. They wondered where it was going and who was inside. + +"Jets are expensive, right?" Lily asked. + +"I think so," Ben said. "They cost a lot of money." + +"Maybe we can save our money and buy a jet someday," Lily said. + +"Or maybe we can ask Santa for a jet for Christmas," Ben said. + +They smiled and nodded. They liked that idea. + +They knelt on the ground and folded their hands. They closed their eyes and made a wish. + +"Dear Santa, please bring us a jet for Christmas. We promise to be good and share it with our friends. Thank you. Love, Lily and Ben." + +They opened their eyes and hugged each other. They hoped Santa would hear their wish. + +They picked up their cars and continued playing. They still liked their cars, but they also dreamed of flying in a jet. +Lisa loves to help her mom in the garden. She likes to dig and plant and water the flowers. She likes to see the colors and smell the sweet smells. She likes to watch the bees and the butterflies. + +One day, Lisa sees a new flower in the garden. It is big and pink and has many petals. It is the most beautiful flower she has ever seen. She runs to her mom and says, "Look, mom, look! A new flower! It is blooming!" + +Her mom smiles and says, "Yes, Lisa, it is a peony. It is a special flower that only blooms in the spring. Do you like it?" + +Lisa nods and says, "I love it, mom. Can I pick it and give it to you?" + +Her mom says, "No, Lisa, let it stay in the garden. It is happy there. If you pick it, it will die soon. But you can give me something else." + +Lisa thinks and says, "What can I give you, mom?" + +Her mom says, "How about a hug and a kiss? And maybe you can help me make some coffee. I am very tired from working in the garden." + +Lisa says, "OK, mom. I can do that. I love you, mom." + +She hugs and kisses her mom and then they go inside. Lisa helps her mom to fill the pot with water and to scoop the coffee. She likes the smell of the coffee, but she does not like the taste. She says, "Coffee is for grown-ups. I like juice." + +Her mom says, "That's right, Lisa. Coffee is for grown-ups. You can have some juice and a cookie. But first, let's wash our hands. They are very dirty from the garden." + +Lisa says, "OK, mom. Let's wash our hands. And then we can have a snack and read a book." + +She and her mom wash their hands and then sit at the table. They have a snack and read a book. Lisa is happy. She likes to help her mom in the garden. She likes the peony that is blooming. She likes the coffee that makes her mom happy. She likes the juice and the cookie and the book. She likes her mom. She says, "Mom, you are the best." + +Her mom says, "And you are the best, Lisa. I love you." +Tim and Sue are in the car with Mom and Dad. They are going to the zoo. Tim and Sue are very happy. They want to see the animals. + +"Look, there is the exit!" Mom says. She points to a sign. The sign has a picture of a lion and a word. The word is ZOO. + +Dad drives the car to the exit. He stops and pays some money. Then he drives into the zoo. There are many cars and people. + +"Where do we park, Dad?" Tim asks. + +"Over there, by the big tree," Dad says. He finds a spot and parks the car. + +Tim and Sue jump out of the car. They are very excited. They want to see the lions first. + +"Come on, follow me!" Tim says. He runs to the gate. + +"Wait for us, Tim!" Sue says. She runs after him. + +Mom and Dad get out of the car. They lock the doors. They take the tickets and the bags. They walk to the gate. + +"Tim, Sue, slow down!" Mom says. "We have to show our tickets first." + +Tim and Sue stop at the gate. They see a man. The man has a hat and a badge. He is the zookeeper. + +"Hello, kids," the zookeeper says. "Are you ready to see the animals?" + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Tim and Sue say. + +"OK, then. Show me your tickets, please," the zookeeper says. + +Mom and Dad give the tickets to the zookeeper. The zookeeper looks at them. He smiles and nods. + +"Have fun, and be careful," the zookeeper says. He opens the gate. + +"Thank you!" Mom and Dad say. + +Tim and Sue run through the gate. They lean on the fence. They see the lions. The lions are big and loud. They roar and play. + +"Wow, look at them!" Tim says. + +"They are awesome!" Sue says. + +Mom and Dad join them. They lean on the fence too. They watch the lions. They take pictures. + +They are having a great time at the zoo. +Anna was very happy. Today was her birthday. She got a great gift from her mom and dad. It was a big doll with long hair and a pink dress. Anna loved her doll very much. She named her Lily. + +Anna wanted to show Lily to her friend Mia. She put Lily in her backpack and went to Mia's house. Mia was also happy to see Anna and Lily. They played with the doll and had a tea party. They had a lot of fun. + +But when Anna wanted to go home, she could not find Lily. She looked in her backpack, but Lily was not there. She looked in Mia's room, but Lily was not there. She looked in the garden, but Lily was not there. Anna was very sad. She lost her great gift. + +"Where is Lily?" Anna asked Mia. "I don't know," Mia said. "Maybe she ran away. Maybe she did not like us." + +Anna started to cry. She missed Lily very much. She wanted to hug her and say sorry. She did not want to lose her great gift. + +Mia felt sorry for Anna. She hugged her and said, "Don't cry, Anna. We will find Lily. Maybe she is hiding. Maybe she is playing a game. Maybe she is in the car." + +They ran to the car and looked inside. And there was Lily. She was sitting on the back seat, smiling. She did not run away. She did not hide. She did not play a game. She was just in the car. + +Anna was very happy. She grabbed Lily and hugged her. She said, "Lily, I found you. I love you. You are my great gift." + +Mia was happy too. She said, "I'm glad you found Lily. She is a great doll. You are a great friend." + +Anna and Mia smiled. They were happy. They had a great gift. They had a great friendship. +Ben and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. Ben had a big truck that he liked to drive around. Lily had a small box that she liked to open and close. Inside the box, she had a shiny necklace that her grandma gave her. She said it was very value and she should take care of it. + +"Can I see your necklace?" Ben asked Lily. + +"No, it is mine. You have your truck," Lily said. + +"But I want to see it. It looks pretty," Ben said. + +He tried to grab the box from Lily, but she held it tight. They started to pull and tug on the box, making a lot of noise. + +"Stop it, you two!" their mom said, coming into the room. "What are you fighting about?" + +"Ben wants my necklace, but it is mine!" Lily said. + +"I just want to see it, but she won't let me!" Ben said. + +Their mom looked at the box and saw that it had a lock on it. She took the box from them and said, "Lily, do you have the key for this box?" + +Lily nodded and took out a small key from her pocket. She gave it to her mom. + +"OK, let's unlock the box and see what's inside," their mom said. She turned the key and opened the box. She took out the necklace and showed it to Ben and Lily. + +"Wow, it is very shiny," Ben said. + +"It is very heavy, too," Lily said. + +Their mom smiled and said, "This is a very value necklace, indeed. It belonged to your grandma, and she wanted you to have it, Lily. But you know what? She also wanted you to share it with your brother, sometimes. Sharing is caring, and it makes everyone happy. Do you think you can do that, Lily?" + +Lily thought for a moment, then nodded. She said, "OK, I can share it with Ben, sometimes. But only if he is nice to me and my box." + +Ben nodded, too. He said, "OK, I will be nice to you and your box. And I will give it back to you when I am done looking at it." + +Their mom hugged them and said, "That's very good, my loves. Now, why don't you play nicely together, and I will make you some cookies?" + +Ben and Lily smiled and said, "OK, mom. Thank you!" + +They put the necklace back in the box and locked it. Then they took turns playing with the truck and the box, and they had a lot of fun. They forgot about their fight and became friends again. +Ben is a big dog who likes to run and play. He has a bone that he loves to chew and hide. He does not like to share his bone with anyone. + +One day, Ben sees a small cat in his yard. The cat is black and white and has a long tail. Ben thinks the cat wants his bone, so he barks and chases the cat. The cat is scared and runs away. + +"Ben, stop!" says Mom. "The cat is not your enemy. He is our new friend. His name is Max. He is lonely and wants to play with you." + +Ben does not listen to Mom. He is impatient and angry. He thinks Mom is wrong. He does not want a new friend. He wants his bone. + +Mom picks up Ben and takes him inside. She puts him in his bed and gives him his bone. She says, "Ben, you need to relax. You are too tense and rude. You need to learn to be nice and share. Max is a good cat. He will not take your bone. He just wants to have fun with you. Maybe tomorrow you can try again." + +Ben looks at Mom with sad eyes. He does not understand why Mom is mad at him. He thinks he is a good dog. He loves his bone. He does not want to relax. He wants to run and play. He does not want to be nice and share. He does not want a new friend. He wants to be alone. He sighs and chews his bone. He hopes Mom will forget about Max. He hopes Max will go away. He hopes he can have his yard back. He hopes he can be happy again. +Lily and Ben like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They pretend to be drivers and go on trips. Sometimes they share their cars, and sometimes they want their own. + +One day, Lily and Ben find a big car in the park. It is red and shiny, and it has a button that makes it move. Lily and Ben want to try it. They run to the car and climb inside. They take turns to press the button and steer the wheel. They have fun. + +But then, a man comes to the car. He is unknown to Lily and Ben. He looks angry. He says, "Hey, that's my car! Get out of there!" He tries to open the door and pull Lily and Ben out. + +Lily and Ben are scared. They do not want to leave the car. They do not want to go with the unknown man. They hold on to the car and cry. They say, "No, no, this is our car! We want to play!" + +The man is louder. He says, "No, this is not your car! This is my car! I spend a lot of money on it! You are breaking it! Get out now!" + +Lily and Ben do not know what to do. They look for help. They see their mom and dad coming to the park. They call them. "Mom! Dad! Help us!" + +Mom and dad hear Lily and Ben. They see the unknown man and the car. They run to them. They ask, "What's going on? What's the problem?" + +The man tells them what happened. He says, "These kids took my car without asking. They are playing with it and ruining it. They won't get out." + +Mom and dad look at Lily and Ben. They see that they are upset and scared. They say, "We're sorry, sir. We didn't know this was your car. Lily and Ben, you have to get out of the car. You can't play with things that don't belong to you. You have to ask first. You have to be polite." + +Lily and Ben listen to mom and dad. They feel sorry. They say, "We're sorry, sir. We didn't know this was your car. We just wanted to play. We won't do it again." + +They get out of the car. They give the car back to the man. They say, "Thank you for letting us play with your car. It is very nice." + +The man is still angry, but he is also relieved. He says, "You're welcome. But don't do it again. Be careful with other people's things. And don't go with strangers." + +He gets in his car and drives away. Lily and Ben wave goodbye. They go back to mom and dad. They hug them. They say, "We love you. We're sorry we made trouble. Can we play with our cars now?" + +Mom and dad smile. They say, "We love you too. We're glad you're safe. Yes, you can play with your cars. But remember to share and be nice." + +Lily and Ben nod. They say, "We will. We promise." + +They go to their cars. They play together. They are happy. +Tom and Sue were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big lion in a cage. The lion looked sad and lonely. + +"Let's go and say hello to the lion," Tom said. "Maybe he wants to be our friend." + +"No, Tom, that's a bad idea," Sue said. "The lion is not a nice animal. He can bite and hurt us. We should stay away from him." + +But Tom did not listen to Sue. He wanted to be brave and lead the lion out of the cage. He found a key and opened the door. He said to the lion, "Come with me, lion. I will show you the park. It is fun and pretty." + +The lion did not say anything. He followed Tom out of the cage. He was hungry and angry. He did not want to play with Tom. He wanted to eat him. + +Sue saw what Tom did and ran to get help. She found a man who worked in the park. She told him, "Help, help! There is a lion in the park. He is following Tom. He is going to eat him!" + +The man ran to the cage and saw that it was empty. He saw the lion and Tom in the distance. He took a big stick and a loud horn. He ran after them and shouted, "Stop, lion, stop! Go back to your cage!" + +The lion heard the man and the horn. He was scared and confused. He let go of Tom and ran back to the cage. The man locked the door and made sure the lion was safe. + +Tom was very lucky. He was not hurt, but he was very scared. He cried and hugged Sue. He said, "I'm sorry, Sue. I was wrong. I should have listened to you. The lion was not a friend. He was sour and mean." + +Sue forgave Tom and said, "It's okay, Tom. I'm glad you are safe. Next time, be careful and smart. Don't do things that are dangerous and silly." + +The man came to them and said, "You are very lucky, kids. You should never go near a lion or any wild animal. They are not like your pets. They can hurt you and others. You should respect them and leave them alone." + +Tom and Sue learned their lesson. They thanked the man and said sorry to the lion. They never tried to lead a lion again. They played in the park with their toys and their friends. They were happy and wise. +Ben and Lily like to act. They pretend to be different animals and people. They make funny noises and faces. They have fun. + +One day, they act like they are going on a trip. They pack a bag with toys and snacks. They say goodbye to Mom and Dad. They walk to the door. + +But Lily trips on the rug. She falls down and hurts her knee. She cries. Ben drops the bag and runs to her. He hugs her and says sorry. + +Mom and Dad hear the noise. They come to see what happened. They see Lily's knee is red and Ben is sad. They help Lily get up and put a band-aid on her knee. They hug both of them and say it's okay. + +They ask Ben and Lily if they still want to go on their trip. Ben and Lily look at each other and nod. They smile. Mom and Dad say they have a surprise. They have tickets to the zoo. They say they are available to go with them. + +Ben and Lily are happy. They say thank you and grab their bag. They act like they are excited. They are excited. They go to the zoo and see many animals. They have a great trip. +Ben and Lily were helping Mom with the mail. Mom gave them a big pile of envelopes and asked them to sort them by color. Ben liked the red envelopes and Lily liked the blue ones. They put them in different boxes. + +"Look, Mom, I sorted all the red ones!" Ben said proudly. + +"Good job, Ben!" Mom said. "And what about you, Lily? How are you doing?" + +Lily frowned. She had a difficult envelope in her hand. It was not red or blue. It was purple. + +"I don't know where to put this one, Mom," Lily said. "It is not red or blue. It is purple." + +Mom smiled. She took the purple envelope and looked at it. + +"This is a special envelope, Lily," Mom said. "It is from your grandma. She sent you a card and a sticker. Do you want to open it?" + +Lily's eyes lit up. She nodded and tore the envelope open. She found a card with a picture of a butterfly and a shiny sticker. She hugged the card and the sticker. + +"Thank you, Grandma!" Lily said. "I love you!" + +Mom hugged Lily and Ben. She was happy to see them smile. + +"You're welcome, Lily," Mom said. "And thank you, both of you, for helping me with the mail. You did a great job sorting the envelopes by color. And you know what? Sometimes it's okay to have a difficult envelope. It might be a surprise!" +Sara and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to dig in the sand with their shovels and buckets. They pretended they were looking for treasure. + +"Look, Sara, I found something shiny!" Tom said. He pulled out a small stone from the sand. It was clear and sparkly. He showed it to Sara. + +"Wow, Tom, that's a diamond!" Sara said. She had seen diamonds in her mom's necklace. She knew they were expensive. That meant they cost a lot of money. "Can I see it?" + +"Sure, Sara, you can see it. But it's mine, okay?" Tom said. He gave the diamond to Sara. She held it in her hand and looked at it. + +"It's so pretty, Tom. Can I keep it?" Sara asked. She liked the diamond. She wanted to have it. + +"No, Sara, you can't keep it. It's mine. I found it. Give it back to me!" Tom said. He reached for the diamond. Sara did not want to give it back. She held it tight. + +"Mine, mine, mine!" Sara said. She pulled the diamond away from Tom. Tom pulled the diamond back. They both pulled hard. They started to fight. + +"Hey, hey, hey, stop that!" a voice said. It was their dad. He had been watching them from a bench. He came over to them. "What are you doing? Why are you fighting?" + +"Dad, Sara won't give me back my diamond. I found it in the sand. It's mine!" Tom said. + +"Dad, Tom gave me his diamond. He said I could see it. It's mine!" Sara said. + +Their dad looked at the stone. He smiled. He knew it was not a real diamond. It was just a piece of glass. But he did not tell them that. He wanted them to learn to share. + +"Listen, Sara and Tom, this is not a diamond. It's a glass. It's not expensive. It's not worth fighting over. You can both have it. You can take turns playing with it. Or you can find another one. There are many in the sand. But you have to be nice to each other. Okay?" he said. + +Sara and Tom looked at each other. They felt sorry. They did not want to fight. They wanted to be friends. + +"Okay, dad. We're sorry. We'll share. Right, Sara?" Tom said. + +"Right, Tom. We'll share. Here, you can have it first. Then I'll have it. Okay?" Sara said. + +They hugged each other. They gave the glass to their dad. He put it in his pocket. He took their hands. They walked back to the bench. They played with their shovels and buckets. They looked for more treasure. They had fun. They were happy. +Lily and Anna were playing with their dolls in the garden. They liked to pretend that their dolls were princesses and fairies. They gave them pretty dresses and crowns and wings. + +"Look, my doll has a pink dress and a silver crown. She is the fairy queen," Lily said, holding up her doll. + +"My doll has a blue dress and a gold crown. She is the ice princess," Anna said, showing her doll. "She can freeze anything with her magic." + +Lily and Anna smiled and made their dolls fly and dance in the air. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, they heard a loud noise. It was their dog, Rex, who had run into the garden. He saw the dolls and thought they were toys for him. He barked and jumped and tried to catch them. + +"Rex, no! Leave our dolls alone!" Lily and Anna shouted. They ran to get their dolls, but Rex was faster. He grabbed Anna's doll in his mouth and ran away. + +"Rex, give me back my doll! She is my ice princess!" Anna cried. She chased after Rex, but he was too fast. + +Lily felt sorry for Anna. She had an idea. She held up her doll and said, "Fairy queen, please help us. Use your magic to freeze Rex and get Anna's doll back." + +Lily waved her doll and pretended to cast a spell. She said, "Freeze, Rex, freeze!" + +Rex stopped running. He felt something cold on his fur. He looked down and saw that his paws and tail were covered with snow. He dropped Anna's doll and shook his head. He was confused and scared. + +Lily and Anna ran to get their dolls. They hugged them and thanked the fairy queen. + +"Wow, Lily, your doll is amazing. She really froze Rex," Anna said. + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, she is. But your doll is amazing too. She is the ice princess." + +Lily and Anna hugged each other and their dolls. They were happy again. + +They decided to play inside the house, where Rex could not bother them. They put their dolls in a warm bed and gave them hot chocolate. They said, "We love you, fairy queen and ice princess. You are our best friends." +Tommy likes to play with his toys in his room. He has many toys: cars, trains, blocks, and animals. He likes to make noises and stories with them. But he does not like to clean up his toys. He leaves them on the floor, on the bed, and on the table. + +One day, his mom comes to his room and sees the messy toys. She is not happy. She says to Tommy, "Tommy, you have to clean up your toys. Your room is very messy. You cannot play with your toys until you clean up." + +Tommy does not want to clean up. He says, "No, mom, I do not want to clean up. I want to play more. Cleaning up is boring." + +Mom says, "Tommy, if you do not clean up, you will become messy too. You will have messy hair, messy clothes, and messy teeth. You will not look nice. Do you want to become messy?" + +Tommy says, "No, mom, I do not want to become messy. I want to look nice. But I do not want to clean up." + +Mom says, "Come with me, Tommy. I will show you something." She takes Tommy to the bathroom and shows him the mirror. She says, "Look, Tommy, this is you. You are a handsome boy. You have neat hair, clean clothes, and white teeth. But if you do not clean up, you will not look like this. You will look like this." She messes up his hair, puts dirt on his clothes, and rubs chocolate on his teeth. She says, "Look, Tommy, this is you now. You are a messy boy. You have messy hair, messy clothes, and messy teeth. You do not look nice. Do you like this?" + +Tommy looks at the mirror and sees himself. He does not like what he sees. He says, "No, mom, I do not like this. I look bad. I want to look nice again. I want to clean up." + +Mom says, "Good, Tommy, I am glad you want to clean up. Let's go back to your room and clean up your toys. Then you can play with them again. And you can look nice again." + +Tommy says, "OK, mom, let's go. I will clean up my toys. And I will not become messy again." He hugs his mom and smiles. He looks at the mirror and sees himself. He likes what he sees. He is a handsome boy. He has neat hair, clean clothes, and white teeth. He is happy. +Lily loved her dog, Max. He was big and brown and fluffy. He liked to play fetch and cuddle with her. But one day, Max was not feeling well. He did not want to eat or run or bark. He just lay on his bed and looked sad. + +Lily was worried about Max. She told her mom, "Mom, Max is sick. He needs to see the veterinarian." + +Mom nodded and said, "You're right, Lily. We should take him to the veterinarian. Maybe he has a fever or a tummy ache. The veterinarian will help him feel better." + +They put Max in the car and drove to the veterinarian's office. There, a nice lady in a white coat greeted them. She was the veterinarian. She said, "Hello, Lily. Hello, Max. What's wrong with Max today?" + +Lily said, "He is sick. He does not eat or play or bark." + +The veterinarian said, "I see. Let me measure his temperature and listen to his heart. Maybe he has an infection or a cold. Don't worry, I will give him some medicine and a treat." + +She took a small stick and put it in Max's ear. She looked at a screen and said, "Hmm, Max has a fever. He is too hot. He needs some medicine to cool him down." She took a stethoscope and put it on Max's chest. She listened and said, "His heart is beating fast. He is scared and in pain. He needs some medicine to calm him down." + +She gave Max a shot and a pill. She said, "This will make him feel better soon. He will be able to eat and play and bark again. He is a brave and good dog." She gave Max a treat and a pat. She said, "You can take him home now. But keep him warm and alert. If he does not improve, call me again." + +Lily thanked the veterinarian and hugged Max. She said, "I love you, Max. You will be okay. I will take care of you." Max licked her face and wagged his tail. He felt a little better. He was glad to have Lily and the veterinarian as his friends. +Anna liked to help her mom in the garden. She liked to water the flowers and smell their colors. She also liked to pick some flowers and put them in a vase. She thought the vase was very pretty. It was tall and blue and had pictures of birds on it. + +One day, Anna wanted to make a surprise for her mom. She picked some flowers and put them in the vase. But she thought the vase was too plain. She wanted to make it more fun. She saw some paints in the shed. She thought they were like water. She decided to mix some paints and pour them on the vase. + +She mixed red and yellow and green and purple. She poured them on the vase. She thought it looked like a rainbow. She was very happy. She put the vase on the table and waited for her mom. + +When her mom came home, she saw the vase. She was very shocked. She did not like the vase. She thought it was ugly and messy. She was very sad. She asked Anna what she did. Anna said she wanted to make a surprise. She said she mixed some paints and poured them on the vase. She said she thought it was pretty. + +Her mom said she was sorry, but she did not like the surprise. She said the vase was very special. It was a gift from her grandma. She said the paints were not like water. They were sticky and hard to clean. She said Anna should not mix things without asking. She said Anna should be careful and respectful. + +Anna felt very bad. She did not mean to make her mom sad. She did not know the vase was special. She did not know the paints were sticky. She said she was sorry. She said she wanted to make her mom happy. She said she loved her mom. + +Her mom hugged her and said she loved her too. She said she knew Anna meant well. She said she was not angry, but disappointed. She said they would try to clean the vase together. She said they would also talk about how to make good surprises. She said they would always be honest and kind. + +Anna learned a lesson. She learned that mixing things can be fun, but also dangerous. She learned that some things are precious and should not be changed. She learned that surprises should make people happy, not sad. She learned that she should always ask before she does something. She learned that she should always say sorry when she makes a mistake. She learned that her mom loves her no matter what. +Mira and her mom went to visit Aunt Lila and her new infant. Mira was very excited to see the tiny baby. She wanted to touch him and play with him. + +"Can I hold him, please?" Mira asked her mom. + +"Not now, sweetie. He is very delicate and needs to sleep. You can look at him, but be very quiet and gentle," her mom answered. + +Mira nodded and tiptoed to the crib. She saw the baby's face, his small nose, his closed eyes, his soft hair. He looked like a doll, but he was warm and breathing. Mira smiled and whispered, "Hello, baby. I am your cousin Mira. I like you very much." + +The baby did not answer, but he made a little sound. Mira thought he was talking to her. She leaned closer and listened. She heard him say, "Goo goo gaa gaa." + +Mira giggled and repeated, "Goo goo gaa gaa." + +The baby opened his eyes and looked at Mira. He smiled and reached for her finger. Mira felt his tiny hand and squeezed it gently. She felt happy and proud. + +"Look, mom. He likes me. He is awake and he is talking to me," Mira said. + +Her mom and Aunt Lila came to the crib and smiled. They praised Mira for being a good cousin and a good helper. They told her she could hold the baby later, when he was ready. Mira nodded and kissed the baby's cheek. She said, "I love you, baby. You are my friend." +Ben and Sam were brothers. They liked to play with trains. They had a big station with many tracks and trains. They made noises like choo-choo and beep-beep. + +One day, Ben wanted to play with Sam's train. Sam said no. He said it was his train and he did not want to share. Ben was angry. He wanted to play with the train too. He tried to grab the train from Sam. + +Sam did not let go. He pulled the train back. They both pulled hard. The train broke in two. They heard a snap. They both looked at the train. It was broken. They could not fix it. + +They both started to cry. They were sad and sorry. They wished they had shared the train. They hugged each other. They said they were sorry. + +But it was too late. The train was broken. They could not play with it anymore. They heard a loud noise. It was their mom. She came into the room. She saw the broken train. She saw the mess. She was angry. + +She said they were naughty boys. She said they had to go to bed. She said they could not play with trains for a week. She took them to their room. She shut the door. + +They lay in their beds. They felt bad. They could not sleep. They heard the wind outside. It made the windows shake. They wished they had been gentle with the train. They wished they had been gentle with each other. +Anna and Ben are brother and sister. They like to play with their toys in the living room. But today, they are very hungry. They want to eat lunch. + +"Mom, when is lunch ready?" Anna asks. + +"Soon, my dear. I am making soup and sandwiches. You have to wait a little bit longer." Mom says. + +Anna sighs. She is tired of waiting. She looks at Ben. He is playing with his cars. He makes zoom and beep sounds. Anna thinks he is silly. + +"Ben, do you want to play with me?" Anna says. + +"No, I want to play with my cars. They are fast and fun." Ben says. + +Anna sighs again. She is bored of cars. She wants to play with her dolls. She picks up one of her dolls and hugs it. + +"Hello, doll. You are my friend. Do you want to eat lunch with me?" Anna says. + +"Yes, I do. I am hungry too. What are we having?" The doll says. + +Anna pretends the doll is talking. She likes to make up stories. + +"We are having soup and sandwiches. They are yummy. But we have to wait for Mom. She is cooking." Anna says. + +"OK, let's wait together. Maybe we can sing a song while we wait." The doll says. + +Anna smiles. She likes to sing. She starts to sing a song she learned at school. Ben hears her and joins in. He likes to sing too. They sing and laugh together. + +Mom hears them and smiles. She is happy they are getting along. She finishes cooking and brings the soup and sandwiches to the living room. + +"Lunch is ready, kids. Come and eat." Mom says. + +Anna and Ben put down their toys and run to the table. They are very hungry. They say thank you to Mom and start to eat. They enjoy their lunch and each other's company. They are happy. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garden. They had a big hedge that they could hide behind and pretend they were in a forest. One day, they found a basket of apples under the hedge. Anna wanted to eat them all by herself. She was selfish. + +She told Ben to go away and leave her alone. Ben was sad and angry. He wanted to share the apples with his sister. He said, "That is not nice, Anna. You are being mean. We should share the apples with each other and with Mom and Dad." He tried to take an apple from the basket, but Anna slapped his hand. + +Anna said, "No, these are my apples. Go find your own." She frowned at Ben and hugged the basket. Ben frowned back and ran away. He was hurt and lonely. He did not want to play with Anna anymore. + +Anna ate some of the apples, but they did not taste good. She felt sick and guilty. She realized she had been wrong to be so selfish. She missed Ben and wanted to say sorry. She looked for him in the garden, but she could not find him. She was scared and sorry. + +She saw Mom and Dad sitting on the porch. They looked worried. They asked her, "Where is Ben, Anna? We have been looking for him. Did you have a fight?" Anna nodded and told them what happened. She said, "I was selfish and mean. I did not share the apples with Ben. I made him sad and angry. I want to say sorry. Where is he?" + +Mom and Dad hugged Anna and said, "We are glad you are sorry, Anna. That is the first step to make things right. Ben is in his room. He is crying. He loves you, Anna. He wants to play with you. Why don't you go and talk to him? Maybe you can share the rest of the apples with him and with us." + +Anna nodded and ran to Ben's room. She knocked on the door and said, "Ben, I am sorry. I was selfish and mean. I want to share the apples with you and with Mom and Dad. Can we be friends again?" She heard Ben sniff and say, "Yes, Anna. I am sorry too. I love you, Anna. Can we play again?" He opened the door and hugged Anna. They smiled and said, "We are sorry. We love you." They took the basket of apples and went to the porch. They shared the apples with Mom and Dad. They were happy and grateful. They learned to be kind and generous. They never fought over apples again. +One day, Tom and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were pirates and look for treasure. They had a big map and a red flag and a wooden sword. + +But then, they saw a big dog running towards them. The dog was barking and wagging its tail. Tom and Mia were scared. They thought the dog wanted to catch them and take their treasure. + +They ran away from the dog and climbed up a tree. They hoped the dog would go away. But the dog did not go away. It sat under the tree and looked at them. It made a sad sound. + +Tom and Mia felt sorry for the dog. They thought maybe the dog was lonely and wanted to play. They decided to be brave and come down from the tree. They said hello to the dog and gave it a pat. + +The dog was happy. It licked their faces and wagged its tail. It did not want to catch them or take their treasure. It wanted to be their friend. + +Tom and Mia were happy too. They invited the dog to join their pirate game. They gave it a name and a hat and a bandana. They had fun playing with the dog and looking for treasure. + +They found out that the dog belonged to a nice lady who lived nearby. She was looking for the dog and was glad to see it. She thanked Tom and Mia for taking care of the dog and playing with it. She said they could visit the dog anytime. + +Tom and Mia said goodbye to the dog and the lady. They were proud of themselves for being brave and kind. They had a new friend and a new adventure. They were the best pirates ever. +Ben and Lily liked to go to the mill with their dad. The mill was a big house where dad made flour from wheat. Ben and Lily liked to see the big wheels turn and the wheat go in and out. They also liked to play with the mill cat, who was soft and friendly. + +One day, dad said they could help him with the flour. He gave them each a small bag and told them to fill it with flour from the big bin. Ben and Lily were excited. They ran to the bin and scooped up the flour with their hands. They poured it into their bags and made a big mess. They laughed and giggled as the flour flew everywhere. + +But soon they got tired. The flour was heavy and their hands were sticky. They looked at their bags and saw they were not full yet. They felt sad. They wanted to help dad, but they also wanted to rest. + +Dad saw them and smiled. He said they did a good job and they could rest now. He took their bags and tied them with a string. He said they could take them home and make bread with mom. He also gave them a slice of cake he made with the flour. He said it was a treat for their hard work. + +Ben and Lily were happy. They thanked dad and ate the cake. It was yummy and sweet. They felt warm and cozy. They cuddled with the mill cat and closed their eyes. They rested in the mill until dad was done with his work. They dreamed of bread and cake and playing with the cat. They loved the mill and their dad. +Lily was ready to go to the pool with her mom and dad. She put on her swimsuit, her hat and her sunscreen. She grabbed her towel and her floaties. She was very excited to splash and play in the water. + +"Come on, Lily, let's go!" her mom called from the car. Lily ran to the car and buckled her seatbelt. She sang a song about the pool on the way. She could not wait to get there. + +When they arrived at the pool, Lily saw a lot of people. There were big kids and little kids, moms and dads, and even a lifeguard. The pool looked blue and shiny. Lily wanted to jump in right away. + +But when she got closer, she saw something that made her stop. There was a sign that said "Pool Closed". Lily did not know what that meant, but she saw that the gate was locked and no one was in the water. + +"Why is the pool closed, mom?" she asked, feeling confused and sad. + +"I'm sorry, Lily, but there was a problem with the pump. They have to fix it before we can swim. Maybe we can come back another day," her mom explained, trying to sound cheerful. + +Lily did not like that answer. She felt angry and disappointed. She had been ready to go to the pool, and now she could not. She threw her towel and her floaties on the ground. She stamped her feet and screamed. She started to cry. + +"Stop it, Lily, that's not how you behave. You have to be patient and understanding. Sometimes things don't go as we plan. We can do something else instead. How about we go to the park and have a picnic?" her dad suggested, picking up her things and hugging her. + +Lily did not want to go to the park. She wanted to go to the pool. She did not stop crying. She did not listen to her dad. She did not care about anything else. + +She cried and cried until she had no more tears. She cried until she felt tired and hungry. She cried until she realized that her mom and dad were still there, waiting for her. She cried until she saw that they still loved her, even when she was not happy. + +She wiped her eyes and sniffed. She looked at her mom and dad and said, "I'm sorry. I love you. Can we go to the park?" + +Her mom and dad smiled and nodded. They took her hand and led her to the car. They said, "We love you too, Lily. And we're proud of you for calming down. Maybe next time we can go to the pool." + +Lily hoped so. She still wanted to go to the pool. But she also wanted to go to the park. And she wanted to be with her mom and dad. She decided to be happy with what she had. She sang a new song about the park on the way. She was ready to have fun. +Lily and Ben were twins. They liked to play in the big building where they lived. One day, they saw a new thing in the hall. It was a big box with a door and buttons. It was an elevator. + +They wanted to try the elevator. They pushed the button and the door opened. They went inside and pushed another button. The door closed and the box moved. It went up and up and up. They felt funny in their tummies. + +They looked at the numbers on the wall. They changed from one to two to three to four. They wanted to go to the top. They pushed the button with a big ten on it. The box moved again. But then it stopped. It did not move anymore. They heard a loud noise. They were scared. + +They pushed the buttons again and again. Nothing happened. They shouted for help. No one heard them. They started to cry. They lay on the floor and hugged each other. They wished they had not gone in the elevator. + +But then they heard another noise. It was a voice. It came from a small hole in the wall. It said, "Don't worry, kids. We are here to help. The elevator is broken. We are fixing it. It will take some time. You are safe. We will get you out soon." + +Lily and Ben felt a little better. They stopped crying. They talked to the voice. They asked questions. They learned that the voice belonged to a man named Sam. He was a worker who knew how to fix elevators. He was very nice. He told them stories and jokes. He made them laugh. + +They waited for a long time. The elevator was very slow to fix. But finally, they heard another noise. It was a click. The box moved again. It went down and down and down. They felt funny in their tummies again. + +They looked at the numbers on the wall. They changed from ten to nine to eight to seven. They were happy. They pushed the button with a big one on it. The box stopped. The door opened. They saw their mom and dad. They ran to them and hugged them. They were so glad to see them. + +They said sorry for going in the elevator. They said thank you to Sam. He came out of another door. He smiled and waved. He said, "You're welcome, kids. You were very brave. But next time, don't play in the elevator. It's not a toy. It's a machine. And machines can break." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They learned their lesson. They never played in the elevator again. They played in the park instead. It was more fun. And safer. +Lily liked to play in the garden with her doll. She liked to smell the flowers and watch the bees. She liked to see the flowers bloom in summer. They were pink and yellow and white and purple. + +One day, Lily saw a new flower. It was big and red and had many petals. Lily wanted to touch it and smell it. She ran to the flower and reached out her hand. But she was careless. She did not see the thorns on the stem. + +The thorn pricked Lily's finger. It hurt a lot. Lily cried and dropped her doll. She ran to her mom and showed her the boo-boo. Her mom hugged her and kissed her finger. She put a band-aid on it and gave her a cookie. + +Lily felt better. She said sorry to the flower. She learned to be careful with thorns. She still liked to play in the garden, but she did not touch the big red flower. She looked at it from far away and smiled. It was a beautiful flower. +Tim and Mia were playing with their toys in the living room. Tim had a car and Mia had a doll. They liked to make noises and pretend they were driving or talking. But then Tim saw something shiny on the table. It was a string with beads on it. Tim wanted to play with it. + +"Look, Mia, a string!" Tim said. He grabbed the string and ran to the couch. He tried to put the string around his neck, but it was too long. He tried to make a knot, but he did not know how. He got tangled in the string and started to cry. + +"Tim, what are you doing?" Mia asked. She put down her doll and went to help him. She saw the string and the beads. She liked them too. But she saw that Tim was troubled. He could not get out of the string. She felt sorry for him. + +"Don't cry, Tim. I will help you," Mia said. She pulled the string gently and untangled Tim. She gave him a hug and a kiss. She said, "Here, you can have the string. But be careful. It is not a toy. It is Mommy's. She will be mad if you break it." + +Tim smiled and said, "Thank you, Mia. You are a good sister. I will be careful. Do you want to play with me? We can share the string. We can make a necklace or a bracelet or a belt." + +Mia nodded and said, "Yes, let's play. But we have to put the string back when we are done. OK?" + +Tim agreed and said, "OK. Let's play. We can manage the string. We are smart and brave." + +They played with the string and the beads. They had fun and did not break anything. They put the string back on the table when they were done. They were happy and proud. They hugged each other and said, "We love you." +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play and have fun. But today they have to stay inside. Mom says it is too cold and wet outside. Lily and Ben are sad. They think inside is boring. + +They watch TV for a little while. But they do not like the shows. They are too loud and silly. They watch Mom read a book. But they do not understand the words. They are too big and hard. They watch Dad work on his laptop. But they do not see anything fun. He just types and clicks. + +Lily and Ben are bored. They want to do something else. They look at each other and have an idea. They run to their room and get their toys. They bring them to the living room and make a big mess. They pretend to be pirates and princesses and astronauts and animals. They laugh and shout and sing. + +Mom and Dad hear the noise and come to see. They see Lily and Ben playing happily. They see the toys all over the floor. They smile and shake their heads. They are not mad. They are glad. They love their twins with all their heart. + +They sit down and watch them play. They join in sometimes and make them laugh more. They forget about the cold and the wet and the boring. They have fun with their family. They are happy. +Anna and Ben are having lunch with Mom and Dad. They like soup a lot. Mom made chicken soup with carrots and noodles. It smells good and is hot. + +"Can you pass me the soup, please?" Mom asks Ben. Ben is sitting next to Mom. He picks up the big spoon and puts some soup in Mom's bowl. He is careful not to spill. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are very nice," Mom says. She smiles and blows on the soup to cool it down. Then she takes a sip and says, "Mmm, this soup is delicious. Good job, Mom." + +Anna wants some soup too. She is sitting across from Ben. She looks at Dad and says, "Dad, can you pass me the soup, please?" Dad is holding the soup pot. He nods and pours some soup in Anna's bowl. He is careful not to burn himself. + +"Thank you, Dad. You are very nice," Anna says. She smiles and blows on the soup to cool it down. Then she takes a sip and says, "Mmm, this soup is yummy. Good job, Mom." + +Mom and Dad are happy. They like to see Anna and Ben enjoy their lunch. They also like the soup. They say, "Thank you, Anna and Ben. You are very nice. Good job, eating your soup." They all eat their soup and talk about their day. They are a happy family. +Lily was sad. She did not want to go to the office with Mom. She wanted to stay home and play with her toys. But Mom said she had to work and there was no one to watch Lily. + +"Please, Mom, can I stay?" Lily asked. + +"No, sweetie, you have to come with me. Maybe you can draw or read in the office. It will be fun," Mom said. + +Lily did not think it would be fun. She put on her coat and shoes and followed Mom to the car. She looked out the window and saw the rain. She wished she could splash in the puddles. + +When they got to the office, Mom gave Lily a paper and some crayons. She told Lily to sit quietly at a desk while she talked to some people. Lily tried to draw, but she was bored. She wanted to talk to Mom, but Mom was busy. She wanted to play, but there was nothing to play with. + +Lily saw a water bottle on the desk. She wondered what would happen if she opened it. She reached for the bottle and twisted the cap. The water came out with a whoosh. It soaked the paper, the desk, and Lily's clothes. Lily gasped. She did not mean to make a mess. + +Mom heard the noise and came over. She saw the water and the wet Lily. She was not happy. + +"Lily, what did you do?" Mom asked. + +"I'm sorry, Mom, I was curious. I wanted to see the water," Lily said. + +Mom sighed. She took Lily to the bathroom and dried her with some towels. She gave her a hug and said, "I know you were curious, but you have to be careful. Water can ruin things and make people angry. Next time, ask me before you touch something." + +Lily nodded. She felt sorry for Mom. She said, "I'm sorry, Mom, I love you." + +Mom smiled. She said, "I love you too, Lily. Let's go home and change. Maybe we can play in the puddles later." +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play together. One day, they go to the store with Sue's mom. Sue's mom says they can buy one thing each. + +Tom sees a big toy car. He likes it very much. He says, "I want this car. It is fast and red." + +Sue sees a soft doll. She likes it very much. She says, "I want this doll. It is pretty and pink." + +Sue's mom says, "Okay, you can have the car and the doll. But first, we need to buy some meat for dinner. Come with me." + +Tom and Sue follow Sue's mom to the meat section. They see many kinds of meat. They see chicken, beef, pork, and fish. Sue's mom picks some chicken and puts it in the cart. + +Tom sees some beef. He thinks it looks tasty. He says, "Can I have some beef, too?" + +Sue's mom says, "No, Tom. We only need chicken for today. Maybe another time." + +Tom feels jealous. He wants some beef. He thinks Sue's mom likes Sue more than him. He says, "That's not fair. Sue gets a doll and I don't get any beef." + +Sue hears Tom. She feels sad. She likes Tom. She doesn't want him to be jealous. She says, "Tom, don't be mad. You can have some of my doll. We can share." + +Tom looks at Sue. He sees her smile. He feels sorry. He says, "Sue, I'm sorry. I don't need any beef. You can have your doll. We can play with the car and the doll together." + +Sue's mom hears them. She feels happy. She says, "That's very nice of you, Tom and Sue. You are good friends. Now, let's go pay for our things and go home." + +Tom and Sue nod. They hold hands. They go to the cashier. They are happy. They can't wait to play with their new toys. +A young goose lived with his mother and father on a big lake. He loved to swim and play with his friends, but he also liked to wander and see new things. One day, he saw a shiny thing on the shore and went to look at it. It was a ring made of metal and stones. The young goose thought it was very pretty and put it on his neck. + +He felt very proud and showed off his ring to his friends. They were amazed and said he was very lucky. The young goose felt happy and wanted to keep the ring forever. He did not listen to his mother and father, who told him to take it off and give it back to the people who lost it. They said the ring was not his and it could hurt him. + +The young goose did not care. He swam and played with his ring, but he did not notice that it was getting tighter and tighter around his neck. He started to feel sick and weak. He could not breathe well and he could not eat. He wished he had listened to his mother and father, but it was too late. The ring was stuck and he could not take it off. + +He cried for help, but no one could hear him. He felt very sad and scared. He thought he was going to die. Then, he saw a man walking by the shore. The man saw the young goose and felt sorry for him. He came closer and gently took the ring off his neck. He threw the ring away and gave the young goose some water and food. He stroked his feathers and said, "You are a beautiful goose, but you should not take things that are not yours. They can harm you and make you unhappy. Be happy with what you have and listen to your parents. They love you and want the best for you." + +The young goose felt much better and thanked the man. He learned his lesson and never took things that were not his again. He went back to his mother and father and hugged them. He told them he was sorry and he loved them. They forgave him and loved him too. He was happy and grateful for his life and his family. He never forgot the man who saved him and the ring that almost killed him. He was a wise and good goose. +On Sunday, Tom and Lily went to the park with their mom and dad. They saw a big tree with many branches and leaves. Tom and Lily wanted to play on the tree. + +"Can we hang from the tree, mom?" Tom asked. + +"Only if you are careful, and hold on tight," mom said. + +Tom and Lily climbed on the tree and found a branch that was not too high. They wrapped their arms and legs around the branch and hung upside down. They felt like monkeys. + +"Look at me, Lily!" Tom said. "I can hang with one hand!" + +"Wow, Tom, you are brilliant!" Lily said. "But I can hang with no hands!" + +Lily let go of the branch and held on with her teeth. She smiled and made a funny noise. + +"Look at me, Tom!" Lily said. + +Tom and Lily laughed and had fun. Mom and dad watched them and smiled. They were happy to see their children enjoy the Sunday. +Anna and Ben are restless. They do not want to nap. They want to play and zoom around the house. They sneak out of their beds and go to the living room. They see a big globe on the shelf. It is a map of the world. + +"Wow, look at this!" Ben says. He takes the globe and spins it. "It goes so fast!" + +Anna giggles. She points at the colors on the globe. "What are these?" she asks. + +"These are countries," Ben says. He tries to remember what Mom and Dad told him. "This is where we live. This is where Grandma lives. This is where the lions live." + +Anna wants to see the lions. She grabs the globe from Ben. "Let me see, let me see!" she says. + +"Hey, give it back!" Ben says. He pulls the globe from Anna. They start to fight over the globe. They make a lot of noise. + +Mom and Dad hear them. They come to the living room. They see Anna and Ben with the globe. They are not happy. + +"What are you doing?" Mom asks. "You are supposed to be napping!" + +"Sorry, Mom," Anna and Ben say. They look down. + +Mom and Dad take the globe and put it back on the shelf. They take Anna and Ben to their beds. They tuck them in and kiss them. + +"Maybe you can see the world when you grow up," Dad says. "But for now, you need to rest." + +Anna and Ben close their eyes. They dream of zooming around the world. They are not restless anymore. +Tim and Sam were friends. They liked to play with toys and run in the park. One day, they saw a big fly on a flower. The fly had shiny wings and a long nose. + +"Wow, look at that fly!" Tim said. "I want to catch it and keep it in a jar." + +"No, don't do that!" Sam said. "The fly wants to be free and fly around. It is not nice to trap it." + +But Tim did not listen. He ran to the flower and tried to grab the fly. The fly was scared and angry. It buzzed and bit Tim on his finger. Tim cried out and let go of the fly. + +"Ow, ow, ow! That fly is fierce! It hurt me!" Tim said. He showed his finger to Sam. It was red and swollen. + +"I told you not to catch the fly," Sam said. "It was only defending itself. You should say sorry to the fly and leave it alone." + +Tim felt bad. He knew Sam was right. He looked at the fly, who was still on the flower. He said in a soft voice, "I'm sorry, fly. I won't bother you again. Please forgive me." + +The fly heard Tim and saw that he was sorry. It flew closer to Tim and touched his finger gently with its nose. It was a way of saying, "I forgive you. I'm not mad at you." + +Tim smiled and said, "Thank you, fly. You are very kind. I hope you have a good day." + +Sam smiled too and said, "That's good, Tim. You learned a lesson today. The fly is your friend, not your toy. Come on, let's go and play something else." + +Tim and Sam held hands and ran to the swings. They were happy and they forgot about the pain. They played and laughed until it was time to go home. +Lila and Ben are twins. They like to play in the farm with their dad. One day, they see a big bull in the field. The bull is black and has horns. He looks angry. + +"Can we go and see the bull, dad?" Lila asks. + +"No, you can't. The bull is not nice. He can hurt you," dad says. + +"But we want to see him. He is so big and strong," Ben says. + +"Sorry, kids. The bull is not a toy. He is fit and fast. He can run and kick. You have to stay away from him," dad says. + +Lila and Ben are sad. They want to see the bull up close. They have an idea. They wait until dad is busy. Then they sneak out of the house. They run to the field. They climb over the fence. They see the bull. + +"Look, there he is. He is so cool," Ben says. + +"Let's go closer. Maybe he will be nice to us," Lila says. + +They walk towards the bull. The bull sees them. He does not like them. He snorts and stamps. He lowers his horns. He charges at them. + +"Help, dad! The bull is coming!" Lila and Ben scream. + +They are scared. They run back to the fence. But the bull is faster. He is almost there. They pray to God. They ask God to save them. + +Dad hears them. He sees them. He sees the bull. He is worried. He grabs a stick. He runs to the field. He shouts at the bull. He waves the stick. He makes the bull stop. He makes the bull go away. + +He reaches Lila and Ben. He hugs them. He is happy. They are safe. + +"Thank God, you are okay. You are very lucky. The bull could have hurt you," dad says. + +"We are sorry, dad. We were wrong. We should have listened to you. The bull is not nice. He is mean," Lila and Ben say. + +"It's okay, kids. I forgive you. But you have to promise me. Never go near the bull again. He is dangerous. He is not a friend. He is a foe," dad says. + +"We promise, dad. We will never go near the bull again. We will stay away from him. We will play with the nice animals. Like the cows and the sheep and the chickens," Lila and Ben say. + +"Good, kids. That's better. Now let's go back to the house. Mom has made some cookies for us. They are yummy. They are a treat," dad says. + +They go back to the house. They eat the cookies. They thank God. They thank dad. They are happy. They have learned a lesson. The end. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to dig in the sand and look for shiny things. Sometimes they found coins or buttons or shells. But today they found something very special. It was a green gem that sparkled in the sun. + +"Wow, look at this!" Lily said, holding the gem in her hand. "It's so pretty!" + +"Let me see!" Ben said, reaching for the gem. "Can I have it?" + +"No, I found it first!" Lily said, pulling the gem away. "It's mine!" + +They started to argue and tug at the gem. They did not see the man who was watching them from behind a tree. He had a big bag and a mean face. He wanted the gem for himself. He had lost it in the park when he was running away from the police. He had stolen it from a museum. He waited for the right moment to grab it from the children. + +"Stop it, you two!" a voice said. It was their mom, who had come to pick them up. "What are you fighting about?" + +They showed her the gem and told her how they found it. She looked at it and gasped. She recognized it from the news. It was a very rare and valuable gem that had been stolen from a museum. She knew they had to return it to the right place. + +"Listen to me, children," she said. "This is not a toy. This is a very important gem that belongs to the museum. We have to give it back to them. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, mom," Lily and Ben said, nodding. + +"Repeat after me," she said. "We will give the gem back to the museum." + +"We will give the gem back to the museum," Lily and Ben repeated. + +"Good," she said. "Now let's go. And hold on to the gem tightly. Don't let anyone take it from you." + +They followed their mom to the car, holding the gem in their hands. They did not see the man who was following them from behind the tree. He had a big bag and a mean face. He wanted the gem for himself. He had a plan to get it from the children. He was not going to give up. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys. Tom has a white helicopter. Sam has a red car. They make noises and pretend to fly and drive. + +One day, they go to the park with Mom. Mom says, "Be careful with your toys. Don't lose them or break them." Tom and Sam nod and run to the grass. They see a big dog. The dog is brown and furry. He looks friendly. + +"Hi, doggy!" Tom says. He holds his helicopter in his hand. The dog wags his tail and comes closer. He sniffs Tom's helicopter. He likes it. He opens his mouth and tries to chew it. + +"Hey, no!" Tom yells. He pulls his helicopter away. The dog barks and jumps. He wants the helicopter. He grabs it with his teeth and runs away. + +"Tom, Tom, are you okay?" Sam asks. He runs to his brother. He sees the dog with the helicopter. He is angry and scared. + +"Give it back, doggy! That's Tom's helicopter!" Sam shouts. He throws his red car at the dog. The dog drops the helicopter and chases the car. Tom picks up his helicopter. It is broken and dirty. He is sad and cries. + +"Mom, Mom, help!" Sam calls. Mom hears them and comes quickly. She sees the dog, the car, and the helicopter. She hugs Tom and Sam. She says, "I'm sorry, boys. That was a bad dog. He shouldn't have chewed your helicopter. Let's go home and fix it. Maybe we can paint it a new color. How about blue?" + +Tom stops crying. He says, "Okay, Mom. I like blue. Thank you, Sam. You are a good brother. You saved my helicopter." + +Sam smiles. He says, "You're welcome, Tom. I'm sorry about your car, too. Maybe we can share the helicopter. We can take turns flying it." + +Mom says, "That's very nice of you, Sam. You are a good brother, too. Come on, let's go home. I have some cookies for you. But don't chew them too hard. You don't want to break your teeth like the dog did." +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the garden. Tom had a red car and Lily had a blue cap. They liked to make noises and pretend they were driving and flying. + +"Vroom, vroom, I'm a fast car!" Tom said. + +"Zoom, zoom, I'm a plane in the sky!" Lily said. + +They were having fun until a fierce dog came running towards them. It was big and black and had sharp teeth. It barked and growled and chased them. + +"Help, help, it's a bad dog!" Tom and Lily shouted. + +They ran to the house and slammed the door behind them. The dog jumped and scratched at the door, but it could not get in. Tom and Lily were safe, but they were scared. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" Tom asked. + +"I'm okay, Tom, but look at my cap!" Lily said. + +She showed him her cap. It was torn and dirty. The dog had bitten it and broken it. + +"Oh no, your cap is broken!" Tom said. + +"I liked my cap, it was pretty and blue. Now it's ugly and broken." Lily said. + +She started to cry. Tom felt sorry for her. He hugged her and said: + +"Don't cry, Lily, I have an idea. We can fix your cap. We can use some glue and some paper and some crayons. We can make it new and pretty again." + +"Really, Tom? Can we do that?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, Lily, we can do that. Come on, let's go to the kitchen and find what we need." Tom said. + +They went to the kitchen and found some glue and some paper and some crayons. They worked hard and carefully. They glued the paper over the holes and colored it blue. They drew some flowers and stars and hearts on it. They made the cap new and pretty again. + +"Look, Lily, your cap is fixed!" Tom said. + +"Wow, Tom, you're right! My cap is fixed and it's even prettier than before!" Lily said. + +She put on her cap and smiled. She hugged Tom and said: + +"Thank you, Tom, you're a good friend. You made me happy." + +"You're welcome, Lily, you're a good friend too. You make me happy." Tom said. + +They smiled and hugged. They were happy. They forgot about the fierce dog. They went back to the garden and played with their toys. They made noises and pretended they were driving and flying. + +"Vroom, vroom, I'm a fast car!" Tom said. + +"Zoom, zoom, I'm a plane in the sky!" Lily said. + +The end. +Tom and Lily are playing in the park. They like to slide, swing and run. They see a big tent. It is red and blue and has many pictures on it. They want to enter the tent and see what is inside. + +They run to the tent and open the flap. They see a man with a funny hat and a long nose. He is holding a big ball. He smiles at them and says, "Hello, little ones. Do you want to see a magic show?" + +Tom and Lily nod. They like magic. They sit on the floor and watch the man. He throws the ball in the air and catches it. He makes it disappear and reappear. He makes it change colors and shapes. He makes it float and spin. Tom and Lily clap and laugh. They think he is very clever. + +But there is another man in the tent. He is sitting in a corner. He does not watch the magic show. He does not clap or laugh. He does not hear anything. He is deaf. He only sees the pictures on the tent. He likes the pictures. They are bright and beautiful. He likes the colors and shapes. He thinks they are magic. + +The magic show is over. The man with the funny hat and the long nose bows and says, "Thank you, thank you. You are a wonderful audience. Please come again." Tom and Lily stand up and say, "Thank you, thank you. You are a wonderful magician. We had fun." They exit the tent and run back to the park. + +The deaf man also stands up. He walks to the man with the funny hat and the long nose. He points to the pictures on the tent. He smiles and signs, "Thank you, thank you. You are a wonderful artist. I had fun." The man with the funny hat and the long nose smiles and signs, "You are welcome, you are welcome. You are a wonderful friend. I am glad." They hug and enter the tent together. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and trucks. One day, they find a big cable in the yard. It is long and thick and black. + +"Look, Tom, a cable!" Sam says. "What can we do with it?" + +"Maybe we can make a bridge," Tom says. "We can put it over the ditch and drive our cars on it." + +They drag the cable to the ditch. It is heavy and hard to move. They put one end on one side and the other end on the other side. The cable sags in the middle. + +"Wow, a bridge!" Sam says. "Let's try it!" + +They get their cars and trucks and start to drive on the cable. They make vroom-vroom noises and honk their horns. They have fun. + +But then, they hear a loud voice. + +"Hey, you kids, get off that cable!" It is Mr. Jones, the owner of the cable. He is angry. He uses the cable to provide power to his house. He does not like the kids playing with it. + +"Sorry, Mr. Jones," Tom and Sam say. "We did not know it was yours. We thought it was just a cable." + +"Well, it is not just a cable, it is my cable," Mr. Jones says. "And you could get hurt if you touch it. It has electricity in it. You have to be careful." + +Tom and Sam feel scared. They did not know the cable had electricity in it. They get off the cable and pick up their cars and trucks. + +"We are sorry, Mr. Jones," they say again. "We will not play with your cable anymore." + +Mr. Jones sees that they are sorry. He is not angry anymore. He is glad that they are safe. + +"It is okay, kids," he says. "I know you were just having fun. But you have to ask before you use something that is not yours. And you have to be careful with things that have electricity in it. They can be dangerous." + +Tom and Sam nod. They understand. They thank Mr. Jones and go back to their yard. They find something else to play with. They are still friends. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her dog Spot. Spot was a hairy dog with black and white spots. He liked to run and jump and bark. + +One day, Lily and Spot went to the park with Lily's mom. Lily saw a big slide and wanted to go on it. She told Spot to follow her and ran to the slide. But Spot saw a squirrel and wanted to chase it. He did not follow Lily. He ran after the squirrel. + +"Spot, come back!" Lily shouted. She was scared that Spot would get lost. She ran after Spot, but he was too fast. He ran across the grass, under a bench, and behind a tree. Lily could not see him. + +"Mom, help!" Lily cried. She did not know where Spot was. She felt sad and lonely. + +Lily's mom heard her cry and came to her. She hugged Lily and said, "Don't worry, sweetie. We will find Spot. He is a good dog. He will come back to us." + +They looked around the park and called Spot's name. They asked other people if they had seen a hairy dog with black and white spots. They searched for a long time, but they could not find Spot. + +Lily was about to give up, when she heard a familiar bark. She turned around and saw Spot running towards her. He had a big smile on his face and a pine cone in his mouth. He had caught the squirrel's toy. + +"Spot, you're back!" Lily exclaimed. She ran to Spot and hugged him. She was happy and relieved. She took the pine cone from Spot and threw it for him to fetch. He ran after it and brought it back to her. + +"Good boy, Spot!" Lily said. She gave him a treat and a pat. She said sorry to him for being angry. She said she loved him. + +Lily's mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you found your friend, Lily. He is a very smart and loyal dog. He loves you too." + +Lily and Spot played some more in the park. They went on the slide, the swings, and the seesaw. They had fun and laughed. They followed each other everywhere. They were the best friends in the world. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to travel and see new things. One day, they go to the zoo with their mom and dad. They bring a camera to take pictures of the animals. + +At the zoo, they see many animals. They see lions, monkeys, elephants, and more. Sara and Tom are happy and excited. They use the camera to take pictures of the animals. They say "cheese" and smile. + +But then, they see a black bear. The black bear is big and scary. Sara and Tom are afraid of the black bear. They do not want to take a picture of the black bear. They run away from the black bear. + +Mom and dad see Sara and Tom running away. They ask them, "Why are you running away? The black bear is not bad. He is just different. You should not be afraid of things that are different. You should be kind and curious." + +Sara and Tom listen to mom and dad. They feel sorry for the black bear. They go back to the black bear. They say "hello" and smile. The black bear is not scary anymore. He is friendly and cute. He waves his paw and makes a funny noise. + +Sara and Tom use the camera to take a picture of the black bear. They say "cheese" and smile. They learn that different is not bad. Different is good. They are happy and proud. They have a new friend. The black bear is their friend. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to draw with crayons. One day, they find a big eraser in the classroom. It is different from the small erasers they have. It is pink and soft and smells good. + +"Wow, look at this eraser!" Anna says. "It is so big and pretty!" + +"Can I see it?" Ben asks. He tries to grab the eraser from Anna. + +"No, it is mine!" Anna says. She holds the eraser tight. + +"Please, let me see it!" Ben says. He pulls the eraser from Anna. + +"Hey, stop it!" Anna says. She pulls the eraser back. + +They tug and tug on the eraser. They do not see the teacher coming. + +"Anna, Ben, what are you doing?" the teacher asks. She looks angry. + +They stop pulling. They feel scared. + +"We are sorry, teacher," Anna says. "We found this eraser and we wanted to see it." + +The teacher takes the eraser from them. She says, "This eraser is not for you. It is for the board. It is not a toy. You should not fight over it. You should share and be nice to each other." + +Anna and Ben look at each other. They feel sorry. + +"We are sorry, teacher," Ben says. "We will share and be nice to each other." + +The teacher smiles. She says, "That is good. Now, go back to your seats and draw something nice with your crayons. And do not touch the eraser again." + +Anna and Ben nod. They go back to their seats. They draw something nice with their crayons. They do not touch the eraser again. They peek at each other and smile. They are still friends. +Anna and Ben are playing in the garden. They see a big cobweb on the fence. It is shiny and fine in the sun. + +"Look, a cobweb!" Anna says. "It is so pretty!" + +"Can we touch it?" Ben asks. + +Anna shakes her head. "No, we can't. It is for the spider. The spider made it to catch bugs. If we touch it, we will break it and make the spider sad." + +Ben nods. He does not want to make the spider sad. He likes bugs too. He has a spray bottle in his hand. He likes to spray water on the flowers and the grass. + +"I have an idea!" he says. "We can spray water on the cobweb. Then it will look like it has dew on it. Dew is the water that comes in the morning. It makes the cobweb sparkle more." + +Anna likes the idea. She thinks it will make the cobweb more pretty. She takes the spray bottle from Ben and sprays water on the cobweb. The water makes tiny drops on the fine threads. The sun makes them shine like jewels. + +"Wow!" Anna and Ben say together. "It is so beautiful!" + +They hear a small sound from the cobweb. It is the spider. It is happy to see the water on its cobweb. It thinks it is dew too. It waves its legs at Anna and Ben. + +"Hello, spider!" Anna and Ben say. "We like your cobweb. It is the best cobweb ever!" + +The spider smiles. It likes Anna and Ben. They are nice and gentle. They do not break its cobweb. They make it more pretty. It is glad to have them as friends. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big river. The river is strong and fast. It makes a loud sound. + +"Let's go to the river!" Tom says. He runs to the river. + +"No, Tom, wait!" Sam says. He is scared of the river. "The river is strong. It can hurt you." + +But Tom does not listen. He wants to touch the water. He goes to the edge of the river. He puts his hand in the water. + +"Wow, the water is cold!" Tom says. He likes the water. + +But then, the water pulls his hand. Tom feels the water pull him. He is scared. He tries to pull his hand out. But he can't. + +"Help, Sam, help!" Tom cries. He is in trouble. + +Sam hears Tom. He runs to the river. He sees Tom. He is scared too. But he wants to help Tom. + +He grabs Tom's other hand. He pulls Tom. He pulls hard. He pulls Tom out of the water. + +"Tom, are you okay?" Sam asks. He hugs Tom. + +"Yes, Sam, I'm okay. Thank you, Sam. You are a good friend." Tom says. He is sorry. He hugs Sam back. + +"Tom, don't go to the river again. The river is strong. It can hurt you." Sam says. + +"Okay, Sam, I won't. I'm sorry, Sam. I was silly." Tom says. + +They go back to their home. They are safe. They are happy. They are friends. +Sara and Ben went to the farm with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals there. They saw cows, pigs, chickens, and horses. But Sara and Ben liked the goats best. The goats were furry and friendly. They came to the fence and said "baa". + +"Can we pet the goats, Mom?" Sara asked. + +"Yes, you can, but be gentle and careful. Don't pull their ears or tails," Mom said. + +Sara and Ben took some hay from a bucket and fed the goats. The goats ate the hay and licked their hands. Sara and Ben giggled. They reached out and rubbed the goats' heads and backs. The goats felt soft and warm. + +"Look, this goat has a beard!" Ben said, pointing to a white goat with a long hair under its chin. + +"That's a billy goat. He's the leader of the herd," Dad said. + +"I like this goat. She has brown spots and horns," Sara said, hugging a goat with a collar. + +"That's a nanny goat. She gives milk and cheese," Mom said. + +Sara and Ben loved the goats. They thanked the farmer for letting them visit. They said goodbye to the goats and waved. The goats said "baa" back. Sara and Ben smiled. They had a fun day at the farm. +Lily liked to make poems. She used words that rhymed and sounded nice. She wrote them on paper with her crayons. She showed them to her mom and dad and they smiled. + +One day, Lily made a poem for her friend Ben. She wanted to give it to him at school. She put it in her backpack and got ready to go. + +But on the way to school, a big dog ran after Lily and Ben. It barked and growled and scared them. Lily and Ben ran as fast as they could. Lily's backpack fell off and the dog grabbed it. + +"Stop! Stop!" Lily cried. "That's my poem for Ben! Give it back!" + +The dog did not listen. It tore the backpack and the paper with its teeth. It made a mess of Lily's poem. + +Lily was very sad. She hugged Ben and cried. Ben hugged her back and said, "It's OK, Lily. I don't need a poem to know you are my friend. You are very nice and kind. That's enough for me." + +Lily smiled a little. She said, "Thank you, Ben. You are my friend too. You are very brave and smart. That's enough for me." + +They walked to school together, holding hands. They decided to make a new poem later, with new words and new crayons. They knew the dog could not stop them from being friends. They knew they would be fine. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with their toys. Today, they have a big box. They want to make a car with the box. + +They cut out four circles from paper. They stick them on the sides of the box. They draw windows and doors on the box. They make a steering wheel from a plate. They are happy. They have a car. + +"Let's ride our car!" Tom says. He gets inside the box. He holds the plate. "Beep beep!" + +"Wait for me!" Mia says. She gets inside the box too. She sits next to Tom. "Where are we going?" + +"We are going to the park!" Tom says. He moves the plate. He pretends to drive. "Vroom vroom!" + +They slide the box on the floor. They make car noises. They have fun. They pretend to see trees and flowers and birds. + +But the floor is cold. Their feet are cold. They shiver. + +"Brrr, it's cold!" Mia says. She rubs her feet. "Can we stop?" + +"Okay, let's stop!" Tom says. He stops the plate. He looks around. "We are at the park!" + +They get out of the box. They run to the couch. They grab a blanket. They wrap themselves in the blanket. They are warm. + +They smile. They hug. They are friends. They have a car. +Lily liked to play with her toy telephone. She would pretend to call her friends and have charming chats with them. She would say things like "Hello, how are you?" and "Do you want to play with me?" and "I like your dress". + +One day, she was playing with her telephone in the garden. She put it on the grass and went to pick some flowers. When she came back, she could not find her telephone. She looked everywhere, but it was gone. She felt sad and angry. She thought someone had taken it. + +She ran to her mother and said, "Mommy, mommy, my telephone is gone! Someone stole it! Where is it?" + +Her mother hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. Maybe it's not stolen. Maybe it just vanished. Sometimes things vanish when we don't look at them. But they come back when we look for them again. Let's go and look for your telephone together." + +They went back to the garden and searched for the telephone. Lily saw something shiny under a bush. She ran to it and pulled it out. It was her telephone! She was so happy. She said, "Mommy, mommy, I found it! It didn't vanish. It was hiding. It was playing a trick on me." + +Her mother smiled and said, "That's great, Lily. I'm glad you found your telephone. Maybe it was just lonely and wanted you to play with it more. Why don't you give it a call and say hello?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Okay, mommy. I will call it and say hello. And I will say sorry for leaving it alone. And I will say I love it very much." + +She pressed the buttons and put the telephone to her ear. She heard a beep and then a voice. It was her toy telephone. It said, "Hello, Lily. I'm happy to hear from you. I missed you. I'm sorry for hiding. I love you very much too." + +Lily smiled and said, "Hello, telephone. I'm happy to hear from you too. I missed you too. I'm sorry for leaving you alone. I love you very much too." + +They had a charming chat and then Lily hugged her telephone. She said, "You are my best friend, telephone. Let's play together always." + +The end. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to imagine they were different people. Ben pretended he was a pirate and Lily pretended she was a princess. + +"Arrr, I am the captain of this ship!" Ben said, pointing to the slide. "Give me your jewels, princess, or I will make you walk the plank!" + +"No, you are not a pirate, you are just a person!" Lily said, holding her necklace. "And this is not a ship, this is a slide! I will not give you my jewels, they are mine!" + +Ben was stubborn. He did not like to lose. He tried to grab Lily's necklace, but she ran away. She climbed up the ladder and slid down the slide. Ben followed her, but he was too slow. + +"Ha ha, I escaped!" Lily said, smiling. "You are a silly pirate, you can't catch me!" + +Ben was angry. He did not like to be called silly. He wanted to play something else. He stopped pretending he was a pirate and said, "Fine, I don't want to play with you anymore. You are a boring princess, you can't have fun!" + +Lily was sad. She did not like to be called boring. She wanted to play with Ben. She stopped pretending she was a princess and said, "I'm sorry, Ben. I don't want to fight with you. You are my friend. Can we play something else?" + +Ben looked at Lily. He saw that she was sorry. He felt sorry too. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I don't want to fight with you either. You are my friend too. Can we play something else?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "Yes, let's play something else. What do you want to play?" + +Ben thought for a moment. He said, "How about we play that we are astronauts and we go to the moon?" + +Lily smiled. She said, "That sounds fun. Let's play that we are astronauts and we go to the moon!" + +Ben and Lily held hands and ran to the swings. They imagined they were astronauts and they went to the moon. They had fun and they were happy. They were friends again. +One day, a little boy named Ben wanted to play with his mother's cream. He saw the cream on the table and thought it looked like snow. He took the cream and rubbed it on his face, his hair and his clothes. He felt very happy and laughed. + +"Look at me, I am a snowman!" he shouted. + +His mother heard him and came to see what he was doing. She was very angry when she saw the mess. She scolded Ben and took him to the bathroom. + +"You are a foolish boy, Ben. You wasted the cream and made yourself dirty. The cream is not for playing, it is for your skin. Now you have to wash yourself and your clothes." she said. + +Ben felt very sorry and ashamed. He did not know the cream was important. He washed his face, his hair and his clothes with soap and water. He apologized to his mother and promised not to play with the cream again. + +His mother forgave him and hugged him. She explained to him that the cream was for keeping her skin soft and healthy. She also told him that he should always ask before using something that was not his. + +Ben learned his lesson and never touched the cream again. He also learned to respect his mother's things and to be careful with what he played with. He realized that playing with the cream was a foolish thing to do. +Ben and Jen were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big red car that could make noises and move. They took turns to drive the car around the house and the yard. + +One day, Ben wanted to drive the car more than Jen. He said, "It is my turn now. You had it for a long time." Jen said, "No, it is still my turn. You had it before me." They both pulled the car and fought over it. They did not listen to their mom, who told them to share and be nice. + +The car was not strong enough for their fight. It broke into two pieces. The noises stopped and the wheels fell off. The car was zero. It could not move or make noises anymore. Ben and Jen were very sad. They cried and said, "We are sorry, car. We are sorry, mom. We broke our favorite toy." + +Their mom was not happy. She said, "You were very bad. You did not share and you did not care. You ruined your toy and your fun. Now you have nothing to play with. You have to learn to be kind and gentle. Maybe then you can restore your car and your friendship." + +But Ben and Jen did not learn. They were still angry and selfish. They blamed each other for the broken car. They did not help each other to fix it. They did not say sorry or hug. They stayed in their rooms and did not talk. They were poor. They had no toy and no friend. They were very unhappy. + +The moral of the story is: Sharing is caring. Fighting is bad. Be nice to your toys and your friends. +Timmy likes to watch cartoons on TV. He likes the funny animals and the silly noises they make. He laughs a lot when he watches cartoons. But he is shy and does not like to talk to other kids. + +One day, his mom takes him to the park. She says he can play with the other kids and make friends. Timmy is scared. He does not want to leave his mom. He holds her hand and hides behind her. + +At the park, he sees a big pile of leaves. They are red and yellow and brown. They look like the leaves in his favorite cartoon. He thinks they are pretty. He wants to touch them. + +He lets go of his mom's hand and walks to the pile of leaves. He reaches out and grabs a handful. He feels the leaves are dry and crunchy. He likes the sound they make. He smiles and throws the leaves in the air. They scatter like confetti. + +"Wow, that looks fun!" a voice says. Timmy turns around and sees a girl with curly hair and a pink dress. She is holding a teddy bear. She smiles at him. "Can I play with you?" she asks. + +Timmy feels shy. He does not know what to say. He looks at his mom. She nods and smiles. She says, "Go ahead, Timmy. She wants to be your friend." + +Timmy looks at the girl again. She looks nice. She likes cartoons too. He nods and says, "Okay. You can play with me." + +The girl claps and runs to the pile of leaves. She grabs some leaves and throws them too. They laugh and play together. They make a big mess of leaves. They have fun. + +Timmy is happy. He has a new friend. He is not shy anymore. He likes the park. He likes the leaves. He likes the cartoons. He likes the girl. He likes himself. +Lily was lonely. She had no friends to play with. She only had her doll, Anna. Anna was nice, but she could not talk or run or laugh. Lily wished she had a real friend. + +Yesterday, Lily saw a new girl in the park. She had curly hair and a red dress. She was playing with a ball. Lily wanted to play with her, but she was shy. She did not know how to say hello. She watched the girl from behind a tree. + +The girl saw Lily and smiled. She threw the ball to her. Lily caught it and threw it back. The girl ran to her and said, "Hi, I'm Mia. What's your name?" + +Lily was surprised. She did not expect the girl to talk to her. She felt happy and scared at the same time. She said, "I'm Lily. This is Anna." She showed her doll. + +Mia looked at Anna and said, "She's pretty. Can I hold her?" Lily nodded and gave her the doll. Mia hugged Anna and said, "She's soft. Do you want to play with my ball?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, please." She took the ball and threw it to Mia. They ran and laughed and played. Lily was not lonely anymore. She had a new friend. She was glad she came to the park yesterday. +Sara and Tom are playing with their cat, Milo. Milo likes to chase the yarn that Sara and Tom swing in front of him. He runs and jumps and tries to catch the yarn with his paws. Sara and Tom laugh and cheer for Milo. + +"Look, Milo is so fast!" Sara says. + +"Yes, he is! He can speed like a car!" Tom says. + +But then, Milo sees something outside the window. It is a bird. A big, red bird. Milo forgets about the yarn and runs to the window. He wants to catch the bird. He meows and scratches the glass. + +"Hey, Milo, come back!" Sara calls. "The bird is too far. You can't get it. It is distant." + +But Milo does not listen. He keeps looking at the bird. He thinks the bird is more fun than the yarn. + +Sara and Tom feel sad. They want to play with Milo. They try to get his attention with the yarn. They wave it and toss it and make noises. But Milo does not care. He only cares about the bird. + +"Maybe we should get a bird toy for Milo," Sara says. + +"Maybe," Tom says. "But I like the yarn better. It is soft and colorful." + +"Me too," Sara says. "Do you want to play with the yarn?" + +"Yes, I do," Tom says. + +They put the yarn on the floor and start to roll it and twist it and make shapes. They have fun with the yarn. They forget about Milo and the bird. + +Milo sees Sara and Tom playing with the yarn. He feels curious. He wonders what they are doing. He leaves the window and walks to the yarn. He sniffs it and pokes it and plays with it. He likes the yarn again. + +Sara and Tom see Milo playing with the yarn. They smile and welcome him. + +"Hi, Milo, we missed you!" Sara says. + +"Come play with us!" Tom says. + +They share the yarn with Milo. They run and jump and try to catch the yarn with their paws. They laugh and cheer for each other. + +They have fun with the yarn. They forget about the bird and the window. + +The end. +Sam likes to repeat poems. He learns them from his mom and dad. They read him books with poems every night. Sam likes how the poems sound and rhyme. + +One day, Sam goes to the park with his mom. He sees a big slide. He wants to go on it. He runs to the slide and climbs up the ladder. He says a poem he knows: + +"Jack and Jill went up the hill +To fetch a pail of water +Jack fell down and broke his crown +And Jill came tumbling after" + +He slides down the slide and laughs. He likes the poem. He climbs up the ladder again. He repeats the poem. He slides down the slide and laughs. He does this many times. + +But the slide is dirty. It has mud and leaves on it. Sam does not see them. He slides down the slide and gets dirty. His clothes and face and hair are dirty. He stops laughing. He feels sad. + +His mom sees him. She runs to him. She hugs him and says: + +"It's okay, Sam. You can get clean. Let's go home and take a bath. You can repeat your poems in the bath. You are a good boy. I love you." + +Sam smiles. He likes his mom. He likes his poems. He goes home with his mom. He repeats his poems in the bath. He gets clean. He feels happy. +Lily liked to visit the farm with her mom and dad. She loved to see the animals and feed them. Her favorite animal was the cow. The cow was big and brown and had soft fur. The cow gave milk that Lily drank every day. + +One day, Lily saw that the cow had a baby. The baby was small and cute and had spots. Lily wanted to pet the baby, but the mom cow said "Moo!" and moved in front of her. The mom cow was protecting her baby. Lily understood and smiled. She said "Hello, baby cow!" + +The farmer came and told Lily and her parents that the baby cow was a boy. He said he would name him Spot. He said that Spot would grow up and increase the milk and cheese on the farm. He said that Spot was a happy and healthy baby. He thanked Lily and her parents for visiting and caring for the animals. + +Lily was happy too. She liked the farm and the animals. She liked the cow and her baby. She liked the milk and cheese. She said "Bye, cow! Bye, Spot! See you soon!" She waved and hugged her mom and dad. They went back to their car and drove home. Lily dreamed of the farm and the cow and her baby. She was a happy girl. +Lily liked to design things with her crayons and paper. She made pictures of flowers, animals, and houses. She was very proud of her designs and showed them to her mom and dad. + +One day, she wanted to design a bee. She knew that bees were yellow and black, and had wings and a stinger. She drew a big circle for the body, two smaller circles for the eyes, and stripes of yellow and black. She added four lines for the wings and a sharp point for the stinger. + +She showed her bee to her mom and said, "Look, mom, I made a bee!" + +Mom smiled and said, "That's a very nice bee, Lily. You are very good at designing." + +Lily was happy and said, "Thank you, mom. Can I hang it on the fridge?" + +Mom said, "Of course, dear. Let's go to the kitchen and find a magnet." + +They went to the kitchen and Lily found a magnet with a picture of a banana on it. She put it on the fridge and hung her bee next to it. + +She looked at her bee and said, "I like my bee. It is pretty and friendly." + +Mom said, "Yes, it is. But remember, real bees are not always friendly. They can sting you if you bother them. So be careful around them." + +Lily nodded and said, "I know, mom. I will not touch real bees. I will only touch my bee." + +She gave her bee a kiss and said, "You are my bee. I love you." + +Mom hugged her and said, "I love you too, Lily. You are my sweet bee." + +They laughed and went to the living room to play with Lily's toys. + +Meanwhile, in the fridge, the banana magnet was not happy. It looked at the bee and said, "You are not a bee. You are a disgusting drawing. You are ugly and scary. You do not belong here. Go away!" + +But the bee did not hear the banana. It was just a drawing. It did not talk or move. It just hung on the fridge with a smile. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. It is very high and long. Tom and Mia want to try it. + +"Can we go on the slide?" Tom asks Mia. + +"Yes, let's go!" Mia says. "But we have to be brave. There might be a monster at the top." + +Tom and Mia run to the slide. They climb the ladder. They look around. They do not see a monster. They see a cool bird. It has bright feathers and a long tail. It makes a funny sound. + +"Wow, look at the bird!" Tom says. "It is not a monster. It is a friend." + +"Hello, bird!" Mia says. "You are very pretty. Can we hold you?" + +The bird nods. It flies to Tom and Mia. It lets them hold it. It is soft and warm. It tickles their faces. + +Tom and Mia laugh. They are happy. They slide down with the bird. They have fun. They make a new friend. +Tom and Mia were friends who liked to play with animals. One day, they went to the zoo and saw a big rhinoceros. It had a long horn and thick skin. Tom and Mia wanted to touch it, but the zookeeper said no. + +"Please, can we touch the rhinoceros?" Tom asked. + +"No, you can't. It is not safe. The rhinoceros might hurt you with its horn or its feet. You have to stay behind the fence," the zookeeper said. + +Tom and Mia were sad. They wanted to be close to the rhinoceros. They looked at it with big eyes. The rhinoceros looked at them too. It seemed lonely and bored. + +"Maybe we can share something with the rhinoceros," Mia said. "Maybe it will like us then." + +"What can we share?" Tom asked. + +Mia thought for a moment. She had a bag of carrots that she brought for lunch. She took one out and showed it to Tom. + +"Maybe the rhinoceros likes carrots. They are good for you. Let's share them with the rhinoceros," Mia said. + +Tom nodded. He took another carrot from the bag. They walked to the fence and held out their carrots to the rhinoceros. The rhinoceros sniffed them and then gently took them with its mouth. It chewed them and made a happy sound. + +"Look, it likes our carrots!" Tom said. + +"Look, it likes us!" Mia said. + +The rhinoceros came closer to the fence and rubbed its nose against Tom and Mia's hands. They giggled and stroked its skin. The zookeeper saw them and smiled. + +"You are very compassionate, Tom and Mia. You shared your food with the rhinoceros and made it happy. You are good friends to the rhinoceros and to each other," the zookeeper said. + +Tom and Mia felt proud and happy. They learned that sharing is caring and that compassion is kindness. They hugged the rhinoceros and said goodbye. They promised to come back and visit it again. The rhinoceros waved its horn and said goodbye too. It was glad to have new friends. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the park. They had a ball, a bike and a kite. They had fun running, riding and flying. They saw a bench under a big tree. The bench was fair, not too old or too new. + +"Let's sit on the bench and have a snack," Tim said. + +"OK," Sam said. They put their toys on the grass and climbed on the bench. They opened their bags and took out some cookies and juice. + +They were about to eat when they heard a loud bark. A big dog came running towards them. The dog was black and white and had a red collar. The dog jumped on the bench and sniffed their snacks. Tim and Sam were scared and dropped their cookies and juice. The dog ate them and wagged its tail. + +"Hey, that's not fair!" Tim shouted. "That's our food!" + +"Go away, dog!" Sam cried. "You disturb us!" + +The dog did not listen. It licked their faces and barked again. Tim and Sam tried to push the dog off the bench, but the dog was too strong and heavy. + +Then they heard a whistle. A man came running after the dog. The man was tall and had a hat and a badge. He was a park ranger. + +"Rex, come here!" the man called. "Bad dog! You can't disturb the kids and take their food!" + +The dog heard the man and jumped off the bench. It ran to the man and licked his hand. The man put a leash on the dog and apologized to Tim and Sam. + +"I'm sorry, boys," the man said. "Rex is a friendly dog, but he has a big appetite. He escaped from his kennel and ran to the park. He didn't mean to disturb you or be unfair. He just wanted to play and eat." + +Tim and Sam were still scared and angry, but they saw that the man was nice and the dog was sorry. They decided to forgive them. + +"It's OK, mister," Tim said. "But next time, please keep your dog away from our bench and our snacks." + +"Yes, please," Sam said. "And maybe you can give him some dog food instead of cookies and juice." + +The man nodded and smiled. He gave Tim and Sam some new cookies and juice from his bag. He also gave them a sticker with a picture of a dog and a park ranger. + +"Thank you, boys, for being so kind and brave," the man said. "And thank you for sharing the bench and the park with Rex. He is a good dog, but he needs to learn some manners. I hope you enjoy your snacks and your toys. Have a nice day!" + +Tim and Sam thanked the man and waved goodbye to him and Rex. They sat on the bench again and ate their snacks. They felt better and happier. They learned that sometimes dogs can disturb and be unfair, but they can also be friendly and sorry. And they learned that sometimes people can help and be fair, and give them new snacks and stickers. They finished their snacks and played with their toys again. They had fun in the park. They liked the bench under the big tree. The bench was fair, not too old or too new. And they liked each other. They were brothers who liked to play in the park. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play in the garden. They saw many flowers, bugs and birds. They also saw a big bush with red berries. They wanted to pick some berries and make a pie. + +"Look, Ben, these berries are so juicy and sweet!" Lily said, holding a handful of berries. + +"Wow, Lily, they are! Let's make a pie with them. We can use some flour, sugar and butter from the kitchen," Ben said, excited. + +They ran to the kitchen and asked their mom if they could make a pie. Their mom said yes, but they had to be careful and wash their hands. She helped them measure the ingredients and roll the dough. They put the berries on top of the dough and covered it with another layer of dough. They cut some holes on the top to let the steam out. + +They put the pie in the oven and waited for it to bake. They smelled the sweet aroma of the berries and the buttery crust. They could not wait to taste it. + +When the pie was ready, they took it out of the oven and let it cool. They cut a slice for each of them and put some whipped cream on top. They took a bite and smiled. + +"Mmm, this is the best pie ever!" Lily said, licking her lips. + +"I agree, Lily, this is impressive! We made a great pie!" Ben said, giving her a high five. + +They shared the rest of the pie with their mom and dad, who praised them for their baking skills. They felt proud and happy. They decided to make more pies with different berries next time. +Tim was a tough boy who liked to play with his cars and trucks. He had many toys, but his favorite was a red fire truck that made loud noises and had a long ladder. He always took it to bed with him and dreamed of being a brave firefighter. + +One night, he had a bad dream. He dreamed that his fire truck was broken and he could not fix it. He tried to use glue, tape, and string, but nothing worked. He was very sad and scared. He wanted his fire truck to be whole again. + +He woke up and saw that his fire truck was still in his arms. He hugged it and felt something sharp. He looked and saw a needle sticking out of the truck's wheel. He remembered that his mom had used a needle to sew a hole in his shirt. He thought maybe she could use a needle to fix his fire truck too. + +He got out of bed and ran to his mom's room. He knocked on the door and said, "Mom, mom, can you help me? My fire truck is broken and I need a needle to fix it. Please, mom, please!" + +His mom opened the door and smiled. She saw the needle and the tear in the truck's wheel. She said, "Oh, Tim, I'm sorry your fire truck is broken. Don't worry, I can fix it for you. Come here, let me see it." + +She took the fire truck and the needle and went to her sewing kit. She found some red thread and a scissors. She cut off the extra thread and sewed the wheel back together. She made a neat stitch and tied a knot. She gave the fire truck back to Tim and said, "There you go, Tim. Your fire truck is as good as new. Now you can play with it and dream of being a firefighter again." + +Tim was very happy and thanked his mom. He hugged his fire truck and kissed it. He said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best. I love you and I love my fire truck. You are both very tough and very nice." + +He went back to his bed and snuggled with his fire truck. He closed his eyes and dreamed of saving people and animals from fires. He was a tough and brave boy who had a tough and brave fire truck. He was also a lucky boy who had a loving and caring mom. He smiled and slept peacefully. +Tom and Mia are playing with paper and glue. They want to make a big house with many rooms and windows. They cut the paper and stick it with glue. They are happy and proud of their work. + +But then, a strong wind comes and blows their house away. The paper and glue fly in the air and fall on the ground. Tom and Mia are sad and angry. They cry and shout. + +"Bad wind! Go away!" Tom says. + +"Where is our house? We worked hard!" Mia says. + +They look for their house, but they cannot find it. It is gone. They see some pieces of paper and glue on the grass, but they are too weak to make a house again. + +Then, they see a big tree. The tree has many branches and leaves. It is strong and tall. It does not move with the wind. + +"Look!" Tom says. He points to the tree. "We can make a house there!" + +"Good idea!" Mia says. She smiles and nods. "The tree will protect us from the wind!" + +They run to the tree and climb on the branches. They find a nice spot and make a house with their paper and glue. They also use some sticks and stones to make it stronger. They are happy and proud of their work again. + +They play in their house and have fun. They forget about the wind and the grass. They like their new house in the tree. They are friends. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to jog in the park. They jog fast and slow. They jog up and down. They jog with their dog, Rex. + +One day, they see a big bird in the park. It is not a duck or a goose. It is an ostrich. The ostrich has a long neck and long legs. It has black and white feathers. It can run very fast. + +"Wow, look at that bird!" Tim says. + +"It is an ostrich," Sam says. "It is from Africa." + +"Can we pet it?" Tim asks. + +"I don't know," Sam says. "It might be scared of us." + +They jog closer to the ostrich. The ostrich sees them and runs away. It runs faster than Rex. Tim and Sam try to catch up, but they can't. + +"Come back, ostrich!" Tim shouts. + +"Please, don't run away!" Sam says. + +But the ostrich does not listen. It runs to the other side of the park. It finds a clean pond. It drinks some water and splashes itself. It looks happy. + +Tim and Sam stop jogging. They are tired and thirsty. They watch the ostrich from far away. + +"It is a beautiful bird," Tim says. + +"Yes, it is," Sam says. "But it is not a pet. It is wild." + +They jog back to their dog, Rex. They give him some water and a hug. They are happy, too. They have seen something new and exciting. They have had fun jogging with their friend. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park when they saw a shiny thing on the ground. It was a necklace with a big red stone. Sara picked it up and put it around her neck. + +"Look, Ben, I found jewelry!" she said. "I look like a princess!" + +Ben gazed at the necklace and wanted to touch it. He reached out his hand, but Sara moved away. + +"No, Ben, it's mine!" she said. "You can't have it!" + +Ben felt sad and angry. He wanted to share the jewelry with Sara, but she was being mean. He thought of a plan to get the necklace. + +He pointed behind Sara and said, "Look, Sara, a big dog!" + +Sara turned around and saw a big dog running towards them. She was fearful of dogs and screamed. She dropped the necklace and ran away. + +Ben grabbed the necklace and ran after her. He wanted to give it back to her and say sorry. He didn't like to scare her, but he also didn't like to be left out. + +He caught up with Sara and said, "Sara, wait! I'm sorry I lied to you. Here, take the necklace. I don't want it. I just want to be your friend." + +Sara stopped and looked at Ben. She saw the necklace in his hand and the sorry in his eyes. She felt bad for being selfish and mean. She took the necklace and said, "Thank you, Ben. I'm sorry I was rude to you. You can have the necklace. I just want to be your friend, too." + +They hugged and smiled. They decided to share the jewelry and play together. They learned that being friends was better than having things. +Sara and Ben were playing on the lawn. They had a ball, a kite and a teddy bear. They liked to run, kick, fly and hug. They were having fun. + +But then, a big cloud came and made the sky dark. It started to rain. Sara and Ben did not like the rain. They wanted to go inside. They ran to the door, but it was locked. Mom and Dad were not home yet. + +"Help! Help!" Sara and Ben shouted. They knocked on the door, but no one answered. They were wet and cold and scared. + +Then, they saw a window. It was open. They climbed on a chair and looked inside. They saw a sofa, a lamp and a book. They also saw a cat. The cat was sleeping on the sofa. It looked warm and cozy. + +"Let's go inside," Sara said. "Maybe the cat will let us." + +"OK," Ben said. "But be careful. The cat might scratch us." + +They jumped through the window and landed on the floor. The cat woke up and looked at them. It did not scratch them. It meowed and rubbed its head on their legs. It was friendly. + +Sara and Ben smiled. They picked up the cat and cuddled it. They sat on the sofa and covered themselves with a blanket. They felt better. + +They read the book and played with the cat. They waited for Mom and Dad to come home. They settled on the sofa and felt fine. They were happy. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to hop on the grass and look for bugs. They saw a big rod leaning on the fence. It was brown and long and had a string at the end. + +"Let's play with the rod!" Tom said. "Maybe we can catch a fish!" + +Lily nodded. She took the rod and swung it in the air. The string made a whoosh sound. Tom clapped his hands. He took the rod from Lily and tried to swing it too. But he swung it too hard and the rod flew out of his hand. It landed on the roof of the house. + +"Oh no!" Tom cried. "The rod is gone! Dad will be mad!" + +Lily looked at the roof. She saw the rod sticking out of the tiles. She felt terrible. She wanted to help Tom get the rod back. + +"Maybe we can hop on the fence and get the rod," she said. + +Tom shook his head. "The fence is too high. We can't hop that high. And we might fall and hurt ourselves." + +They heard a voice from the house. It was Dad. He had seen the rod on the roof. + +"Tom! Lily! What have you done?" he shouted. "That's my fishing rod! How did it get on the roof?" + +Tom and Lily felt more terrible. They ran to Dad and said they were sorry. They told him they were playing with the rod and it flew away. + +Dad was angry, but he was also kind. He hugged them and said he was glad they were not hurt. He said he would get the rod later with a ladder. He said they should not play with things that are not theirs. He said they should ask before they touch. + +Tom and Lily nodded. They said they understood. They said they would not do it again. They asked Dad if they could still hop on the grass and look for bugs. + +Dad smiled. He said they could, but they should be careful and have fun. He gave them each a kiss and went to get the ladder. Tom and Lily went back to the garden. They hoped Dad would not be too mad. They hoped the rod was not broken. They hoped they could still catch a fish someday. +Tom is a boy who likes to play with magnets. He has many magnets of different shapes and colors. He likes to lift them and stick them to his fridge, his toy car, his metal box and anything else that is metal. + +One day, he finds a big magnet in his dad's garage. It is very strong and heavy. Tom wants to lift it and see what it can do. He tries to pull it off the shelf, but it is too hard. He asks his dad for help, but his dad is busy fixing his bike. + +"Dad, can you help me lift this magnet?" Tom says. + +"Not now, Tom. I'm busy. You can play with your other magnets," his dad says. + +"But I want to play with this one. It is big and strong. Please, dad," Tom says. + +"Tom, you are a big boy. You can be independent. You don't need my help for everything. Why don't you try to use your other magnets to lift this one?" his dad says. + +Tom thinks for a moment. He remembers that magnets can attract or repel each other. He runs to his room and gets his other magnets. He tries to stick them to the big magnet, but they don't work. They are too weak or they have the wrong pole. He feels frustrated and sad. + +He is about to give up, when he sees a small magnet on his dad's bike. It is round and shiny and has a hole in the middle. He takes it and holds it near the big magnet. He feels a strong pull. He smiles and puts the small magnet on a string. He ties the string to his wrist and pulls. The big magnet moves. He pulls harder and harder, until the big magnet falls off the shelf. He lifts it with both hands and feels proud. + +He runs to his dad and shows him his achievement. + +"Dad, look! I lifted the big magnet with the small magnet! I did it by myself! I am independent!" Tom says. + +"Wow, Tom! That's amazing! You are very clever and independent! I'm proud of you!" his dad says. + +They hug and laugh. Tom plays with the big magnet and the small magnet. He sticks them to different things and makes funny noises. He has fun and learns something new. He is happy. +Lily and Tom 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 that they were a family living in the dollhouse. + +One day, their mom said, "Lily and Tom, it is time to clean your room. Put away your toys and make your bed. Then you can have a snack." + +Lily and Tom did not want to clean their room. They wanted to keep playing with their dollhouse. They said, "No, mom, we are not done. We want to play more." + +Their mom said, "You have to clean your room now, or I will spoil your dollhouse. I will take away some of the furniture and the dolls. You have to learn to be tidy and share your toys." + +Lily and Tom did not like what their mom said. They felt angry and sad. They said, "No, mom, please don't spoil our dollhouse. We love our dollhouse. It is our best toy." + +Their mom said, "Then you have to clean your room. It is not hard. You just have to use this brush and this basket. Put the toys in the basket and brush the dust off the floor. Then you can have a snack and play more." + +Lily and Tom thought about it. They did not want to lose their dollhouse. They decided to listen to their mom and clean their room. They used the brush and the basket and put away their toys. They made their bed and threw away the trash. They looked at their room and saw that it was clean and neat. + +Their mom came back and saw their room. She smiled and said, "Good job, Lily and Tom. You cleaned your room very well. I am proud of you. You can keep your dollhouse and all the furniture and dolls. Here is your snack. You can eat it and then play more." + +Lily and Tom felt happy and relieved. They thanked their mom and hugged her. They ate their snack and then played more with their dollhouse. They were cheerful and had fun. They learned to be tidy and share their toys. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, Tom brought a new toy to the park. It was a whistle that made a loud noise when you blew it. Lily wanted to try the whistle, but Tom said no. + +"Please, Tom, can you lend me your whistle?" Lily asked. "I will give it back soon." + +"No, Lily, this is my whistle. It is very special. It was a gift from my uncle. He is a famous musician. He said this whistle can make beautiful music. You cannot have it." Tom said. + +Lily felt sad and angry. She thought Tom was not a good friend. She wanted to make him sorry. She waited until Tom was not looking, and then she grabbed his whistle and ran away. She blew the whistle as loud as she could, and laughed. + +Tom heard the noise and saw Lily with his whistle. He was shocked and angry. He ran after Lily and shouted. "Lily, give me back my whistle! That is not yours! You are a bad friend!" + +Lily did not listen. She kept running and blowing the whistle. She did not see the big dog that was sleeping under a tree. The dog heard the noise and woke up. It did not like the whistle. It barked and chased Lily. + +Lily was scared. She dropped the whistle and tried to run away. But the dog was faster. It bit Lily on the leg and made her cry. Tom saw what happened and ran to help Lily. He picked up his whistle and put it in his pocket. He did not care about the whistle anymore. He cared about Lily. + +He hugged Lily and said. "I'm sorry, Lily. I should have lent you my whistle. It is not worth losing a friend. Are you okay?" + +Lily sobbed and said. "I'm sorry, Tom. I should not have taken your whistle. It was very mean. I hurt you and the dog. My leg hurts a lot." + +Tom and Lily were both sorry. But it was too late. The dog had hurt Lily. She had to go to the hospital. She had to get stitches and a bandage. She could not play in the park for a long time. Tom and Lily learned a hard lesson. They learned that being selfish and greedy can have bad consequences. They learned that sharing and caring are better than fighting and stealing. They learned that a whistle is just a toy, but a friend is precious. +Ben and Mia like to race each other. They run fast with their legs and arms. They laugh and shout as they race. Sometimes Ben wins, sometimes Mia wins. They are good friends who like to play. + +One day, they find a note on the door of their house. The note is from Mom. It says: "I have to go to the store. I will be back soon. Be good and stay inside. Love, Mom." Ben and Mia look at each other. They wonder what to do. + +They decide to race inside the house. They race from the living room to the kitchen, from the kitchen to the bedroom, from the bedroom to the bathroom. They have fun, but they are careful not to break anything or make a mess. They are dependable children who listen to Mom. + +Suddenly, they hear a knock on the door. They stop racing and run to the door. They look through the peephole and see Mom. They open the door and hug her. Mom smiles and says: "I'm back! Did you have fun?" Ben and Mia nod and say: "Yes, Mom! We raced inside the house. We were good and stayed inside. We are dependable, right?" Mom nods and says: "Yes, you are. I'm proud of you. Now, let's have some snacks. Do you want some cookies?" Ben and Mia say: "Yes, please!" They follow Mom to the kitchen. They are happy and hungry. They love Mom. +Sam and Ben were brothers who liked to play outside. They had a big jar where they kept crickets that they caught in the grass. They liked to watch the crickets hop and chirp. + +One day, Sam said to Ben, "I want more crickets. Let's go catch some more." Ben said, "But we already have a lot of crickets. They need space and air in the jar. If we put too many, they will be unhappy and sick." + +Sam did not listen to Ben. He was bossy and wanted his way. He said, "No, I want more. You have to do what I say. I am the big brother. Come on, let's go." He grabbed Ben's hand and pulled him to the field. + +They caught more and more crickets and put them in the jar. The jar was very full and crowded. The crickets could not move or breathe well. They stopped hopping and chirping. Some of them died. + +Sam and Ben went back to the house with the jar. Their mom saw the jar and said, "Oh, no! What have you done? You have too many crickets in the jar. They are suffering and dying. You have to let them go. They belong in the wild, not in a jar." + +Sam felt bad. He realized he was wrong. He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry, Ben. I was greedy and bossy. I did not think about the crickets. I only thought about myself. I will let them go." He opened the jar and let the crickets out. They hopped and chirped happily in the grass. + +Ben said, "It's okay, Sam. I forgive you. Next time, let's be kind and gentle to the crickets. They are living things, too. They have feelings and needs. We can watch them and enjoy them, but we have to respect them and let them be free." + +Sam nodded and hugged Ben. He learned his lesson. He said, "You're right, Ben. You're a good brother. I love you." They smiled and went inside to have a snack. + +The moral value of the story is: Do not be greedy and bossy. Think about the consequences of your actions. Respect and care for other living things. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. They also have a big window. They can see the garden and the street from the window. + +One day, they see a funny man outside. He has a big hat and a long coat. He has a cart with many things. He stops in front of their house. He knocks on the door. + +"Who is it?" Mom asks. + +"It's me, the peddler. I have many things to sell. I can provide you with pots and pans, spoons and forks, ribbons and lace, and many more. Do you want to see?" the man says. + +Mom opens the door. She looks at the cart. She sees some things she likes. She buys a pot and a spoon, a ribbon and a lace. She pays the man. She says thank you. + +Anna and Ben watch from the window. They think the man is funny. They giggle and laugh. They wave to the man. The man sees them. He smiles and waves back. He gives them a wink. He says goodbye. He pushes his cart and leaves. + +Anna and Ben are happy. They have a new pot and a spoon, a ribbon and a lace. They play with them. They pretend to cook and eat, to dress and dance. They have fun. They love their window. They wonder what they will see next. +Lily and Anna are best friends. They like to play with dolls and have tea parties. One day, Lily has a new doll. She is very beautiful. She has long hair and a pink dress. + +"Can I see your doll?" Anna asks Lily. + +"Sure, you can see her. Her name is Rose," Lily says. She lends her doll to Anna. + +Anna holds Rose and smiles. She likes her very much. She says, "Thank you, Lily. She is very beautiful. Can I have some tea with her?" + +"Yes, of course. I have some tea for you and Rose. Here you go," Lily says. She pours some tea from a toy pot into a toy cup. She gives it to Anna. + +Anna and Lily have a tea party with Rose and their other dolls. They talk and laugh and share. They are very happy. They are good friends. They like to lend and share. +Lily and Anna are sisters. They like to play with dolls and blocks. But sometimes they fight over toys. One day, Lily wants to play with Anna's pink doll. She grabs it from Anna's hands. Anna gets angry and cries. + +"Give it back! It is mine!" Anna shouts. + +"No, it is mine now!" Lily says. + +They pull and tug on the doll. The doll's arm breaks off. Lily and Anna stop and look at the doll. They feel sad and sorry. + +"Mama, mama, look what we did!" they run to their mother. + +Mama sees the broken doll. She is not happy. She tells Lily and Anna to sit on the couch. + +"You two need to learn to share and be kind. Fighting over toys is not nice. You hurt each other and the doll. How do you think the doll feels?" Mama says. + +Lily and Anna look at each other. They feel ashamed. They know Mama is right. + +"We are sorry, Mama. We are sorry, doll." they say. + +Mama hugs them and smiles. + +"I am glad you are sorry. But saying sorry is not enough. You also need to forgive each other. Do you know what forgive means?" Mama asks. + +Lily and Anna shake their heads. + +"Forgive means to let go of anger and be friends again. It means to say 'I love you' and 'I am sorry' and hug each other. It means to not fight over toys anymore. Can you forgive each other?" Mama says. + +Lily and Anna nod. They turn to each other and say "I love you" and "I am sorry". They hug each other and the doll. They feel warm and happy. + +Mama smiles and says "That's good. I am proud of you. Now, let's see if we can fix the doll's arm. Maybe we can use some glue and tape. And then you can play with the doll together. How does that sound?" + +Lily and Anna clap their hands and say "Yes, please!" + +They follow Mama to the kitchen. They help her fix the doll's arm. Then they play with the doll together. They share and take turns. They do not fight anymore. They are good sisters. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they went to the park with their mom and dad. They saw swings, slides, and a big pond with ducks. They had fun running, jumping, and feeding the ducks. + +But then, the sky became gray and cold. A thick fog came and covered everything. Lily and Ben could not see the swings, the slides, or the pond anymore. They could not see their mom and dad either. They felt lost and fearful. They called for their mom and dad, but no one answered. + +They held hands and walked slowly, hoping to find their way back. They heard a loud honk and saw a big truck coming out of the fog. They were scared and ran to the side of the road. They saw a small house with a sign that said "Nap Time". They knocked on the door and a kind lady opened it. She saw their frightened faces and invited them in. + +She gave them warm milk and cookies and told them not to worry. She said she knew their mom and dad and they would come soon. She showed them a cozy room with two beds and teddy bears. She said they could nap there until their mom and dad came. Lily and Ben felt safe and sleepy. They thanked the lady and cuddled with their teddy bears. They closed their eyes and napped. They dreamed of sunny days and happy ducks. +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to sort the leaves by color and shape. Anna found a big green leaf with a caterpillar on it. She was very happy and showed it to Ben. + +"Look, Ben, I have a caterpillar! It is green and fuzzy and has many legs. It is my friend now," Anna said. + +Ben looked at the caterpillar and felt jealous. He wanted to have a caterpillar too. He looked around and saw a small brown leaf with a caterpillar on it. He grabbed it and ran to Anna. + +"Look, Anna, I have a caterpillar too! It is brown and smooth and has fewer legs. It is better than yours," Ben said. + +Anna looked at Ben's caterpillar and felt sad. She thought Ben was mean and did not want to share. She hugged her caterpillar and turned away from Ben. + +"Go away, Ben, you are not nice. You do not like my caterpillar. You only want to make me feel bad. I do not want to play with you," Anna said. + +Ben felt sorry and realized he was wrong. He did not want to hurt Anna or her caterpillar. He wanted to be her friend and play with her. He walked to Anna and gave her his caterpillar. + +"I am sorry, Anna, I was jealous and silly. Your caterpillar is very nice and so is mine. They are different but they are both good. Can we be friends and play together? Can we sort the leaves and the caterpillars?" Ben said. + +Anna smiled and forgave Ben. She took his caterpillar and put it next to hers. They were both happy and played together. They sorted the leaves and the caterpillars by color and size. They learned that they could share and enjoy different things. They also learned that caterpillars are very interesting and beautiful. +Tom and Sue like to play in the old barn. They find many things to see and touch. They see cows and pigs and chickens. They see hay and tools and wheels. They see cobwebs on the walls and roof. + +One day, they play a game of catch. They use a soft ball that does not hurt. They throw the ball to each other and laugh. They run and jump and have fun. They pass the ball back and forth. + +But then, Tom throws the ball too high. The ball goes up and up and gets stuck in a cobweb. Tom and Sue cannot reach the ball. They are sad. They want to play more. + +They look for something to get the ball. They see a long stick. They think the stick can help. They take the stick and try to poke the ball. They poke and poke and poke. + +At last, the ball falls down. It lands on the hay. Tom and Sue are happy. They pick up the ball and hug it. They say thank you to the stick. They say the stick is great. They go back to play catch. They are careful not to throw the ball too high. They have a great time in the old barn. +Lila loved lizards. She had a big book with pictures of lizards from all over the world. She liked to look at the book and learn their names and colors. She wanted to see a real lizard someday. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad. They walked on the grass and played on the swings. Lila saw a big tree with a hole in it. She ran to the tree and peeked inside. She saw something move. It was a lizard! + +"Mom, dad, look!" she shouted. "A lizard!" + +Her mom and dad came to the tree and looked inside. They saw a small green lizard with a long tail and a spiky back. It looked at them with its bright eyes. + +"Wow, Lila, you found a lizard!" her dad said. "It's a lovely lizard. Do you know what kind it is?" + +Lila opened her book and flipped through the pages. She found the picture that matched the lizard. She pointed at it and read the name. + +"It's a horned lizard!" she said proudly. "It can squirt blood from its eyes to scare away enemies. But it won't hurt us. It eats ants and beetles." + +"That's amazing, Lila," her mom said. "You know so much about lizards. You're a smart girl." + +Lila smiled. She felt happy. She had seen a real lizard and learned something new. She had completed her lizard book. She thanked the lizard for letting her see it and said goodbye. She hugged her mom and dad and went back to the swings. She had a great day at the park. +Tom and Ann were twins who lived on a big ranch with their mom and dad. They liked to play with the horses, cows, and chickens, but they also had to help with the chores. Sometimes they did not want to do their chores, and they would try to sneak away. + +One day, mom asked them to feed the chickens and collect the eggs. Tom and Ann said yes, but they did not do it right away. They saw a big pile of hay and decided to jump on it and make a fort. They had fun, but they forgot about the chickens. + +The chickens were hungry and angry. They started to peck at the eggs and break them. They made a big mess in the coop. Mom saw the mess and was very mad. She called Tom and Ann and asked them what they did. + +"We were playing, mom. We forgot about the chickens," Tom and Ann said. + +"You spoiled the eggs, Tom and Ann. That was very bad. The eggs are our food and money. You have to be more careful and responsible. You have to do your chores before you play. Living on a ranch is tough, but you can do it," mom said. + +Tom and Ann felt sorry. They said they were sorry and helped mom clean the coop. They learned their lesson and did not spoil the eggs again. They still played on the hay, but only after they did their chores. They loved their mom and dad and their ranch. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play together. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide. They want to try it. + +Lily goes first. She climbs up the steps. She sits on the slide. She slides down fast. She laughs. She enjoys the slide. She says, "That was fun!" + +Tom goes next. He climbs up the steps. He sits on the slide. He slides down fast. He smiles. He enjoys the slide. He says, "That was cool!" + +Lily and Tom see a boy on the swing. He is swinging high. He looks strong. They want to meet him. They go to the swing. They say, "Hi, what is your name?" + +The boy says, "Hi, I am Max. Do you want to swing with me?" + +Lily and Tom say, "Yes, please!" + +Max helps them get on the swing. He pushes them gently. They swing high. They feel the wind. They enjoy the swing. They say, "Thank you, Max!" + +Max says, "You are welcome. You are nice. Do you want to be my friends?" + +Lily and Tom say, "Yes, we do!" + +They have a meeting. They hug. They become friends. They enjoy the park. They have a good day. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But they do not like to share. They always fight over who gets what. + +One day, their mom gives them each a bottle of juice. She says, "This is your number one bottle. Do not lose it or swap it. It is very good for you." Sara and Ben nod and take their bottles. They go to their room to play. + +Sara sees Ben's bottle. It is red. She likes red. She thinks her bottle is bad. It is yellow. She does not like yellow. She says, "Ben, let's swap bottles. Your bottle is nicer than mine." Ben says, "No, Sara. This is my number one bottle. Mom said so. You keep your bottle." + +Sara gets angry. She wants Ben's bottle. She waits until Ben is busy with his truck. She sneaks up and grabs his bottle. She runs away with it. Ben sees her and shouts, "Sara, give me back my bottle! That is not fair!" + +Sara does not listen. She drinks from Ben's bottle. But she makes a face. The juice is bad. It is sour and bitter. She spits it out. She feels sick. She cries. + +Mom hears them and comes to their room. She sees Sara with Ben's bottle and Ben with no bottle. She says, "Sara, why did you take Ben's bottle? That was his number one bottle. It had medicine in it. He needs it for his cold. Your bottle had sweet juice. It was your number one bottle. You did a bad thing." + +Sara feels sorry. She says, "I'm sorry, Ben. I'm sorry, Mom. I wanted Ben's bottle because it was red. I did not know it had medicine. I thought it was good. But it was bad. It made me sick. Can I have my bottle back?" + +Mom says, "Yes, Sara. You can have your bottle back. But you have to learn to share and be happy with what you have. And you have to say sorry to Ben and give him a hug." + +Sara says sorry to Ben and gives him a hug. Ben says sorry to Sara and gives her a hug. They swap bottles and drink their juice. They feel better. They play nicely with their toys and books. They do not fight anymore. They are happy. +Lila has a new toy. It is a box with many things inside. She wants to open it and play. But the box is hard to open. She pulls and pushes, but it does not open. + +She sees her big brother, Tom. He is reading a book. She asks him for help. "Tom, can you open my box?" she says. Tom puts down his book and smiles. He likes to help Lila. He takes the box and opens it easily. He shows Lila how to open it. "You have to lift this part and slide this part," he says. + +Lila is happy. She thanks Tom and hugs him. She looks inside the box. There are many useful things. There are crayons, stickers, scissors, glue, and paper. She can make many things with them. She can draw, cut, stick, and fold. She can make cards, animals, flowers, and stars. She can use her imagination. + +She picks up a crayon and a paper. She writes her name on the paper. She writes "Lila". She is proud of her name. She shows it to Tom. "Look, Tom, I can write my name!" she says. Tom is proud of her too. He claps and cheers. He writes his name on another paper. He writes "Tom". He gives it to Lila. "This is my name," he says. + +Lila and Tom are happy. They have fun with the box and the things inside. They make many things and share them. They use their names and their words. They are useful and creative. They are brother and sister. They love each other. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. Lily has a big doll. Ben has a small car. One day, they go to the park with their moms. + +"Can I play with your doll?" Ben asks Lily. + +"OK, but you have to lend me your car," Lily says. + +They swap their toys and have fun. But then, Ben sees a big slide. He wants to go on it. He leaves the doll on the grass and runs to the slide. + +Lily sees Ben go. She is sad. She wants her doll back. She looks for Ben, but she can't find him. She sees a dog. The dog sees the doll. The dog runs to the doll and grabs it with its teeth. It shakes the doll and tears it. + +Lily cries. She runs to her mom. Her mom hugs her and tries to calm her down. + +Ben comes back from the slide. He sees Lily crying. He sees the dog with the doll. He feels sorry. He runs to the dog and takes the doll away. He brings the doll to Lily. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I did a bad job. I forgot your doll. I should have stayed with you. Can you forgive me?" Ben says. + +Lily looks at the doll. It is broken. She is still sad. But she sees Ben's sorry face. She remembers he is her friend. She says, "It's OK, Ben. I forgive you. But you have to help me fix my doll. And you have to lend me your car for a long time." + +Ben nods. He says, "OK, Lily. I will help you. And you can have my car for a long time. I'm sorry. You are a good friend." + +They hug. Their moms smile. They go home together. They fix the doll. They play with the car. They are friends again. +Anna liked to fly kites with her dad. They had many kites of different colors and shapes. Anna's favorite kite was a blue bird with a long tail. She called it Sky. + +One day, Anna and her dad went to the park to fly kites. It was a sunny day with a lot of wind. Anna was happy to see Sky soar high in the sky. She held the string tight and watched him flap his wings. + +"Look, dad, Sky is flying so fast!" Anna said. + +"Yes, he is, sweetie. He is a very good kite. You know, he has a lot of value," her dad said. + +"What is value, dad?" Anna asked. + +"Value is when something is very special and important to you. You like Sky a lot, right? That means he has value for you. He makes you happy and proud," her dad explained. + +Anna nodded. She understood. She loved Sky very much. He was her best friend. + +Suddenly, a gust of wind snapped the string. Sky flew away from Anna's hand. Anna gasped. She felt a tear roll down her cheek. + +"Sky! Come back!" Anna cried. + +Her dad hugged her. He felt sorry for her. + +"Don't worry, Anna. We will find Sky. He is a smart kite. He will land somewhere safe. Come on, let's go look for him," he said. + +They ran after Sky. They looked everywhere. They asked other people if they saw him. But no one did. Anna felt sad. She missed Sky. + +They came to a big tree. Anna saw something blue and thin on a branch. It was Sky! He was stuck on the tree. Anna smiled. + +"There he is, dad! There is Sky!" Anna shouted. + +Her dad lifted her up. She reached for Sky. She pulled him gently. He came loose. She hugged him. + +"Sky, I found you! I'm so happy! You have a lot of value for me!" Anna said. + +Sky felt happy too. He felt Anna's love. He had a lot of value for her. He was her best friend. +Lisa loves her doll. She calls her doll Amy and she owns Amy. She dresses Amy, feeds Amy and plays with Amy every day. Lisa thinks Amy is perfect. + +One day, Lisa goes to the park with her mom and Amy. She sees another girl with a doll. The girl's doll has long hair, a pretty dress and shiny shoes. Lisa wants that doll. She runs to the girl and says, "Give me your doll!" + +The girl is scared and says, "No, this is my doll. Go away!" + +Lisa is angry and tries to grab the doll. The girl cries and holds the doll tight. Lisa's mom sees what is happening and comes to stop Lisa. + +"Lisa, what are you doing? That is not your doll. That is the girl's doll. You have your own doll. You should be nice and share, not take and fight. How would you feel if someone tried to take Amy from you?" + +Lisa feels sorry and ashamed. She looks at Amy and sees that Amy is still perfect. She says to the girl, "I'm sorry. I was wrong. Your doll is very nice, but I love my doll. Can we be friends and play together?" + +The girl smiles and says, "Yes, we can be friends. My doll is called Lucy. What is your doll's name?" + +Lisa says, "My doll is called Amy. She is my best friend." + +The girl says, "Lucy is my best friend too. Do you want to have a tea party with us?" + +Lisa says, "Yes, I do. That sounds fun." + +Lisa and the girl have a tea party with their dolls. They are happy and patient with each other. They learn that they can own different things and still be friends. They learn that every doll is perfect in its own way. +Lily liked to play with her doll. She named her doll Anna and gave her a pink dress and a hat. She talked to Anna and pretended that Anna talked back. She told Anna stories and secrets and jokes. + +One day, Lily's mom said they had to go to the dentist. Lily did not like the dentist. She was scared of the big chair and the loud tools and the strange mask. She wanted to stay home and play with Anna. She asked her mom if she could bring Anna with her. + +"Of course you can, sweetie," her mom said. "Anna can be your brave friend. Maybe she can help you feel better." + +Lily hugged Anna and put her in her backpack. She hoped Anna would not be scared too. She got in the car with her mom and they drove to the dentist. + +When they got there, Lily's mom checked in and they sat in the waiting room. Lily took Anna out of her backpack and held her on her lap. She looked around and saw other kids and grown-ups. Some of them had books or toys or phones. Some of them looked bored or nervous or happy. + +Lily saw a boy sitting next to her. He had a big truck in his hands and he made loud noises with his mouth. He looked at Lily and Anna and said, "What are you doing with that doll? Dolls are for babies. Trucks are better. Watch this!" + +He zoomed his truck across the floor and bumped into Lily's leg. Lily felt uncomfortable. She did not like the boy or his truck or his noise. She moved closer to her mom and hugged Anna tighter. She whispered to Anna, "Don't worry, Anna. He is just being mean. You are not a baby. You are my best friend. I love you." + +Anna did not say anything, but Lily felt her smile. She smiled back and waited for her turn. She thought that maybe the dentist would not be so bad if she had Anna with her. She thought that maybe the boy would be nicer if he had a friend too. She thought that maybe she could share Anna with him later. Maybe. +Lily and Sam were friends who liked to play outside. They had a big box of chalk and they drew many things on the sidewalk. They drew flowers, stars, suns, and rainbows. They also wrote their names in big letters. + +One day, they saw a new flower in the garden. It was pink and round and had many petals. Lily and Sam wanted to draw it with their chalk, but it was not open yet. It was still a bud. + +"Let's wait for it to bloom," Lily said. "Then we can see how pretty it is." + +But Sam was impatient. He wanted to draw it now. He did not like to wait. He tried to pull the bud open with his fingers, but it was too tight. + +"Stop, Sam!" Lily said. "You will hurt the flower. It needs time to grow and open by itself. It is not ready yet." + +Sam did not listen. He pulled harder and harder, until the bud broke off the stem. He was happy to have the flower, but Lily was sad and angry. + +"Look what you did, Sam!" Lily said. "You ruined the flower. Now we can't draw it or see it bloom. It was a gift from nature, and you wasted it." + +Sam looked at the flower in his hand. It was not pink and round and pretty anymore. It was brown and wilted and ugly. He felt sorry and ashamed. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Sam said. "I was wrong. I should have waited with you. I did not mean to hurt the flower." + +Lily sighed. She was still upset, but she forgave Sam. She knew he was her friend, and he made a mistake. + +"It's okay, Sam," Lily said. "But next time, please be more patient and careful. Flowers are living things, and they have their own time to bloom. We can't force them to do what we want. We have to respect them and enjoy them as they are." + +Sam nodded. He learned his lesson. He gave the flower back to Lily, and they buried it in the soil. They hoped it would become part of the garden again. Then they took their chalk and drew a new flower on the sidewalk. They made it pink and round and pretty, just like the one they saw. They smiled and hugged each other. They were still friends who liked to play outside. +Tom and Anna were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big brown dog. The dog was friendly and wagged its tail. + +"Can we pet the dog?" Anna asked. + +"Sure, he looks nice," Tom said. + +They went to the dog and stroked his fur. The dog licked their faces and made them laugh. + +"Let's marry the dog," Anna said. "He can be our pet and we can be his family." + +"OK, let's marry the dog," Tom agreed. + +They found a flower and put it on the dog's ear. They held hands and said, "We marry you, dog. You are our friend." + +The dog barked happily and jumped on them. He was very strong and knocked them down. He bit their arms and legs. He made a lot of noise. + +Tom and Anna cried and screamed. They were hurt and scared. The dog was not nice. He was mean. + +A man came and saw them. He ran to them and kicked the dog away. He called for help. He took Tom and Anna to the hospital. + +Tom and Anna had to get stitches and bandages. They were in pain and sad. They did not want to marry the dog anymore. They learned a hard lesson. They should not marry strangers. They should be careful with animals. They should listen to their parents. +Lily and Sam went to the sea with Mom and Dad. They liked to play in the sand and look for shells. But Lily was nervous of the water. She saw big waves and heard loud noises. She did not want to go near the sea. + +Sam was not nervous. He wanted to swim and splash. He ran to the water and jumped in. He laughed and called to Lily. "Come on, Lily, it's fun! The water is warm and soft. Don't be scared!" + +Lily shook her head. She stayed on the sand. She watched Sam swim and splash. She wished she was brave like him. She saw a big wave coming. She thought it would hit Sam. She was scared for him. She screamed. "Sam, watch out! A big wave!" + +Sam heard Lily scream. He turned around and saw the big wave. He was not scared. He smiled and waved to Lily. He dived under the wave and came out on the other side. He shouted to Lily. "That was awesome! Did you see that? I went under the wave!" + +Lily saw Sam come out of the water. She was relieved and happy. He was safe and he had fun. She smiled and clapped for him. She felt a little less nervous. She thought maybe the water was not so bad. She took a step closer to the sea. She said to Sam. "That was cool, Sam. Maybe I can try too." +Mia and Leo were helping Mom and Dad decorate the big tree for Christmas. They had a box of shiny ornaments that they hung on the branches. Mia liked the red ones and Leo liked the blue ones. They were having fun and singing songs. + +But then Mia saw something on the floor. It was a broken ornament. It was green and had a star on it. Mia picked it up and showed it to Leo. + +"Look, Leo, this ornament is broken. Who did this?" Mia asked. + +Leo looked at the ornament and frowned. He remembered that he had dropped it when he was reaching for a blue one. He had been careless and did not tell anyone. + +"I did it, Mia. I'm sorry. I was careless and I dropped it. I did not mean to break it," Leo said. + +Mia was sad and angry. She liked the green ornament with the star. It was her favorite. She wanted to hang it on the tree. + +"Why did you not tell me, Leo? Why did you hide it? You should have been careful. You should have said sorry. Now we can't use it. It was my favorite," Mia said. + +Leo felt bad. He knew he had made a mistake. He wanted to make Mia happy. He looked around and saw another ornament. It was green and had a star on it. It was just like the broken one. He took it and gave it to Mia. + +"Here, Mia, take this one. It is not broken. It is green and has a star. It is just like your favorite. You can hang it on the tree. I'm sorry I broke the other one. Please forgive me," Leo said. + +Mia looked at the ornament and smiled. It was not broken. It was green and had a star. It was just like her favorite. She took it and hugged Leo. + +"Thank you, Leo. This is very nice of you. I forgive you. I'm sorry I was angry. You are my brother and I love you. Let's hang it on the tree together," Mia said. + +They hung the ornament on the tree and hugged again. Mom and Dad saw them and smiled. They were proud of their children. They had learned to be careful, to say sorry, and to forgive. They had made the tree more beautiful with their love. +Tom and Sam were friends who liked to play with trucks. They had many trucks of different colors and sizes. They liked to make noises and pretend they were driving on the road. + +One day, they found a big, dirty truck in the park. It was old and rusty, and had many parts missing. Tom and Sam were curious and wanted to play with it. + +"Look, Sam, this truck is so cool!" Tom said. "It has a big wheel and a loud horn. Let's try it!" + +"OK, Tom, but be careful. It looks broken and dangerous." Sam said. He followed Tom to the truck. + +Tom climbed on the driver's seat and pushed the horn. It made a loud sound that scared some birds. Sam climbed on the passenger seat and looked at the dashboard. It had many buttons and levers. + +"Wow, this truck has so many things!" Sam said. "I wonder what they do. Let's push them and see!" + +"OK, Sam, but don't push too hard. You might break something." Tom said. He pushed a button that made the truck lights flash. + +Sam pushed a lever that made the truck move. He was surprised and scared. He didn't know how to stop it. + +"Tom, Tom, help me! The truck is moving!" Sam shouted. + +"Sam, Sam, don't panic! Pull the lever back!" Tom shouted. + +Sam tried to pull the lever back, but it was stuck. The truck was going faster and faster. It bumped into a tree and a trash can. It made a loud noise and a lot of smoke. + +Tom and Sam were very scared. They jumped out of the truck and ran away. They saw a man coming to the truck. He looked angry and sad. + +"Hey, you kids! What have you done to my truck?" The man yelled. "This was my father's truck. He gave it to me before he died. It was very old, but very precious. And you ruined it!" + +Tom and Sam felt very sorry. They realized they had made a big mistake. They went to the man and apologized. + +"We're sorry, sir. We didn't know it was your truck. We just wanted to play with it. We didn't mean to hurt it." Tom said. + +"We're sorry, sir. We should have asked you first. We should have been more careful. We should have respected your truck." Sam said. + +The man saw that they were sincere and felt a little better. He forgave them and told them to be more careful next time. + +Tom and Sam learned a lesson that day. They learned to respect other people's things and not to play with things they don't understand. They also learned to be more careful and not to take risks. They thanked the man and went back to their own trucks. They played with them more gently and happily. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with a swing, a slide and a sandbox. They also had a dog named Spot who was their best friend. Every day, they would run and laugh and have fun until the sun went down. + +One day, their mom told them that they had to go to bed early because there was a big storm coming. She said that the storm could be very loud and scary, but they would be safe inside their house. She gave them a hug and a kiss and tucked them in their beds. + +Tom and Lily were not sleepy. They wanted to see the storm. They got out of their beds and went to the window. They saw the sky turn dark and the clouds move fast. They saw flashes of light and heard booms of thunder. They were not afraid. They thought the storm was exciting. + +"Look, Lily, the sunset!" Tom said, pointing to a streak of orange and pink in the sky. "It's so pretty!" + +"Yes, it is, Tom," Lily said, smiling. "Do you think God made it?" + +"I don't know, Lily. Maybe. Mom says God makes everything." + +"Maybe we should pray to God and thank him for the sunset. And for Spot. And for our mom. And for everything." + +"OK, Lily. Let's pray." Tom and Lily closed their eyes and folded their hands. They said a prayer in their own words, telling God how much they loved him and his gifts. + +They opened their eyes and saw Spot running towards them. He was barking and wagging his tail. He wanted to play with them. Tom and Lily ran to the door and opened it. They called Spot and hugged him. They forgot about the storm. + +They did not see the big tree that fell on their house. They did not hear their mom scream. They did not feel the pain. They only saw the sunset. And then they saw nothing. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big train on the rail near their house. They wanted to go closer and see the train, but their mom said no. + +"Train is too fast and loud. Rail is not safe. You can get hurt. Stay away from rail, please," mom said. + +But Tom and Lily did not listen. They waited until mom was busy and ran to the rail. They saw the train coming and waved at it. The train honked and made a lot of noise. Tom and Lily were scared and ran back to mom. + +Mom was angry and sad. She hugged them and said, "You were very bad. You did not obey me. You could have been hit by train. Train is not a toy. Rail is not a place to play. You need to learn to listen and be careful." + +Tom and Lily felt sorry and said, "We are sorry, mom. We were wrong. We will not go to rail again. We will listen to you and be careful." + +Mom smiled and said, "I forgive you, but you need to go to bed early. You need to sleep and rest. Sleep is good for you. It makes you grow and learn. It makes you happy and healthy." + +Tom and Lily nodded and went to bed. They were tired and sleepy. They said good night to mom and each other. They closed their eyes and slept. + +The moral of the story is: Listen to your mom and be careful. Rail is not a place to play. Sleep is good for you. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a big box in the garage. They open the box and see many things inside. They see a hat, a ball, a doll, a car, and a phone. + +"Wow, look at this phone!" Tom says. He picks up the phone and holds it to his ear. The phone is enormous. It is bigger than his head. It has many buttons and a long cord. + +"Who are you going to call?" Sue asks. She wants to play with the phone too. + +"I don't know. Maybe I can call Mom or Dad. Or maybe I can call a word." Tom says. He likes words. He likes to learn new words and say them. + +"A word? How can you call a word?" Sue says. She is confused. + +"Like this. Watch me." Tom says. He presses a button on the phone. The phone makes a sound. It rings. Tom waits for someone to answer. + +"Hello, this is Cat. Who is this?" A voice says from the phone. + +Tom is surprised. He hears a word. He hears Cat. + +"Hi, Cat. I am Tom. I like cats. Do you like cats?" Tom says. + +"Yes, I like cats. I am a cat. I have fur and whiskers and a tail. What are you?" Cat says. + +"I am a boy. I have hair and eyes and a nose. I am playing with a phone. It is enormous." Tom says. + +"That sounds fun. Can I play with you?" Cat says. + +"Sure. You can play with me and Sue. She is my friend. She is a girl. She is here with me." Tom says. + +"Hi, Cat. I am Sue. I like cats too. Can you talk to me?" Sue says. She takes the phone from Tom and holds it to her ear. + +"Hi, Sue. I am Cat. I can talk to you. I can talk to anyone who calls me. I am a magic word. I live in the phone." Cat says. + +"Wow, you are a magic word. That is amazing. How do you live in the phone?" Sue says. + +"I don't know. I just do. I like to talk to people who call me. I like to make friends. Do you want to be my friends?" Cat says. + +"Yes, we want to be your friends. You are a nice word. You are a nice cat." Tom and Sue say. + +They smile and laugh. They talk to Cat for a long time. They ask him many questions. They tell him many things. They have fun with the enormous phone and the magic word. They are happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. Today, they have a quiz at school. The quiz is about animals and colors. Lily and Ben know many animals and colors. They are not afraid of the quiz. + +But when they get to school, they see a big problem. The quiz papers are on a high shelf. The teacher is not in the room. Lily and Ben are too small to reach the quiz papers. They want to do the quiz. They try to jump and climb, but they cannot get the quiz papers. + +"Maybe we can use a chair," Lily says. She finds a chair and pushes it to the shelf. She stands on the chair and tries to reach the quiz papers. But the chair is wobbly and the quiz papers are fragile. Lily slips and falls. The quiz papers fall too. They tear and crumple on the floor. + +"Oh no!" Ben says. He runs to help Lily. He sees the quiz papers are ruined. He feels sad and angry. "Now we cannot do the quiz! The teacher will be mad at us!" + +Lily and Ben hug each other. They are sorry and scared. They hear the teacher coming. They do not know what to say. They hope the teacher will be nice and give them another quiz. They hope the teacher will understand. They hope the teacher will still like them. +Lily and Ben were playing in the backyard. They had a big tent, some toys and a picnic. They were having fun, but they also saw some mosquitoes flying around. They did not like mosquitoes. They made them itch and hurt. + +"Go away, mosquitoes!" Lily said. "You are not nice. You are not our friends." + +Ben nodded. He had a spray bottle with water. He tried to squirt the mosquitoes, but they were too fast. He was frustrated. + +"Maybe we can include them in our game," he said. "Maybe they are lonely and want to play." + +Lily thought about it. She was compassionate. She did not want to hurt anyone, even mosquitoes. But she was also scared. + +"How can we play with them?" she asked. "They will bite us." + +Ben had an idea. He took a toy net and a toy jar. He ran after a mosquito and caught it in the net. He put it in the jar and closed the lid. He showed it to Lily. + +"Look, we have a pet mosquito!" he said. "We can name it and feed it and talk to it." + +Lily looked at the mosquito. It was buzzing and trying to get out. She felt sorry for it. + +"Ben, I don't think it likes being in the jar," she said. "It wants to be free. It is not happy." + +Ben looked at the mosquito. He realized Lily was right. He was compassionate too. He did not want to make anyone sad, even mosquitoes. + +"You are right, Lily," he said. "Let's let it go. Maybe it will find some other mosquitoes to play with." + +He opened the jar and let the mosquito fly away. He and Lily waved goodbye to it. + +"Bye, mosquito!" they said. "Have fun. Be nice. Don't bite." + +They went back to their tent and their picnic. They were happy. They had learned something new. They had been compassionate. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in the living room. One day, they see a big birdcage on the table. Inside the birdcage, there is a cute yellow bird. The bird sings and flaps its wings. + +"Wow, look at the bird!" Lily says. "It is so cute and pretty!" + +"Can we play with the bird?" Ben asks. "I want to touch it and hold it." + +Lily and Ben go to the table and try to open the birdcage. But the birdcage is locked. They cannot open it. + +"Maybe we can pull the birdcage down," Ben says. He grabs the birdcage and pulls hard. Lily helps him. + +But the birdcage is too heavy and too big. Ben and Lily cannot pull it down. Instead, they pull it off the table. The birdcage falls to the floor with a loud crash. The bird is scared and flies out of the birdcage. + +"Oh no, the bird is out!" Lily cries. "We have to catch it!" + +Ben and Lily run after the bird. They try to catch it with their hands. But the bird is too fast and too smart. It flies around the living room, dodging the twins. + +"Stop, stop, bird!" Ben shouts. "Come back to the birdcage!" + +But the bird does not listen. It flies to the window and sees the sky. It wants to be free. It flies out of the window and into the air. + +"Bye, bye, bird!" Lily says. She is sad and sorry. She likes the bird. + +"Bye, bye, bird!" Ben says. He is sad and sorry too. He likes the bird. + +Lily and Ben look at the broken birdcage on the floor. They feel bad. They know they did something wrong. They wait for their mom to come home. They hope she will not be angry. They hope the bird will be happy. +Tommy was a spoiled boy. He always got what he wanted from his mom and dad. He had many toys, books, and games, but he was never happy. He always wanted more. + +One day, he saw a big clock in the store. It was shiny and colorful, and it made funny noises. Tommy wanted the clock very much. He said to his mom, "I need that clock! I need it now!" + +His mom said, "No, Tommy, you don't need that clock. You have enough things at home. And the clock is too expensive. We have to save money for other things." + +Tommy was very angry. He screamed and cried and kicked. He said, "You are a bad mom! You don't love me! I hate you!" + +His mom was very sad. She tried to calm him down, but he would not listen. He threw a tantrum in the store. Everyone looked at them and shook their heads. + +A nice lady came over and said to Tommy, "Why are you so rude to your mom? She loves you and takes care of you. You should be grateful and respectful. The clock is not important. What is important is your mom's feelings." + +Tommy stopped crying and looked at the lady. He felt ashamed. He realized he was wrong. He said to his mom, "I'm sorry, mom. I don't need the clock. I love you." + +His mom smiled and hugged him. She said, "I love you too, Tommy. Thank you for saying sorry. Let's go home and have some cookies." + +Tommy nodded and held his mom's hand. He learned a lesson that day. He decided to be a good boy and not a spoiled boy. He was happy with what he had. And he never asked for the clock again. +Lily was very happy. It was her birthday. She had a big cake with pink frosting and four candles. She had many presents to open. She had a new dress, a doll, a book, and a puzzle. + +She liked all her presents, but she loved the puzzle the most. It was a puzzle of a farm with many animals. The pieces were thick and easy to hold. She wanted to make the puzzle right away. She asked her mom to help her. + +They put the puzzle on the floor and looked at the picture on the box. They found the edge pieces and the corner pieces. They put them together to make a frame. Then they looked for the pieces that matched the animals. Lily found the cow, the pig, the horse, and the sheep. She admired the puzzle. It was so pretty and colorful. + +She said, "Thank you, mom, for the puzzle. It is my favorite present. I love you." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "You're welcome, Lily. I love you too. Happy birthday, my sweet girl." +Timmy and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to swing and slide and run. They saw a big tree with a hole. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Maybe there is a squirrel or a mouse," Timmy said. + +"Or a fairy or a treasure," Lily said. + +They walked to the tree and looked in the hole. They saw two big eyes and a beak. It was an owl. The owl was not happy. It made a loud noise and flew out of the hole. It scratched Timmy's face with its claws. Timmy cried. + +"Ow, ow, ow! It hurts! It hurts!" Timmy said. + +Lily was scared. She hugged Timmy and tried to help him. She saw some blood on his face. She ran to get their mom. + +"Mom, mom, come quick! An owl hurt Timmy!" Lily said. + +Mom heard Lily and ran to them. She saw Timmy's face and took him in her arms. She cleaned his wound and put a band-aid on it. She kissed him and hugged him. + +"It's okay, Timmy. You are brave. The owl was scared too. It didn't mean to hurt you," Mom said. + +Timmy stopped crying. He looked at the owl. The owl was sitting on a branch. It looked at Timmy. Timmy was angry. + +"I hate you, owl! You are mean and bad!" Timmy said. + +The owl blinked and tilted its head. It made a soft noise and flew away. Timmy watched it go. He felt a little sorry. + +"Maybe the owl was just protecting its home. Maybe it didn't hate me," Timmy said. + +Mom smiled and nodded. She took Timmy and Lily by the hand and walked to the car. + +"Let's go home and have some ice cream. That will make you feel better," Mom said. + +Timmy and Lily agreed. They liked ice cream. They forgot about the owl. They were happy. +Sara liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Lily. Lily had a unique cap that Sara's grandma made for her. It was pink and purple and had a big flower on it. + +One day, Sara took Lily to the park. She wanted to show her cap to her friends. But when she got there, she saw a boy with a cap just like Lily's. He was playing with a truck on the grass. + +"Hey, that's my cap!" Sara said to the boy. She ran to him and tried to take the cap from his head. + +"No, it's mine!" the boy said. He held on to the cap and pushed Sara away. + +Sara was angry and sad. She thought Lily's cap was unique, but now someone else had the same one. She felt like she lost something special. + +She went back to her mom, who was sitting on a bench. She told her what happened and cried. + +"Shh, it's okay, Sara," her mom said. She hugged her and wiped her tears. "You didn't lose anything. You still have Lily and her cap. And you know what? You can gain something too." + +"What can I gain?" Sara asked. + +"You can gain a new friend," her mom said. "Maybe the boy likes your cap because he thinks it's pretty, like you. Maybe he wants to play with you and share his truck. Why don't you go and talk to him nicely?" + +Sara thought about it. She liked trucks too. And she liked to make new friends. Maybe her mom was right. + +She took Lily and her cap and went to the boy again. She smiled and said, "Hi, I'm Sara. What's your name?" + +The boy looked at her and said, "I'm Ben. I like your cap. It's like mine." + +"Thank you. I like your truck. It's big and red," Sara said. + +"Do you want to play with it?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, please. And do you want to play with Lily?" Sara asked. + +"Okay. She's cute," Ben said. + +They sat on the grass and played with the truck and the doll. They laughed and had fun. They forgot about the caps. They gained a new friend. +Lila was a little girl who loved to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite one was a mermaid doll with a shiny tail and a crown. She called her doll Mia and pretended that she was a princess of the sea. + +One day, Lila went to the park with her mom and brought Mia with her. She saw a boy playing with a toy dragon that had big wings and sharp scales. She thought the dragon was scary and ugly. She said to the boy, "Your toy is bad. My toy is better. She is a mermaid and she is rich and pretty." + +The boy looked at Lila and said, "No, your toy is not better. My toy is good. He is a dragon and he is strong and brave. He can fly and breathe fire." + +Lila and the boy started to argue and pull each other's toys. They did not want to share or play together. Their mommies came and told them to stop fighting and be nice. They said, "You should not judge toys by how they look. You should look at their hearts and see how they feel. Maybe your toys can be friends if you give them a chance." + +Lila and the boy felt sorry and said sorry to each other. They decided to try to play together and see what their toys could do. They found out that Mia and the dragon had something in common: they both liked to kiss. They made them kiss each other and pretended that they were in love. They laughed and had fun. + +Lila and the boy learned a lesson that day. They learned that different toys can be good and beautiful in their own ways. They learned that kissing is a way to show love and kindness. They learned that playing together is better than fighting. They became friends and shared their toys. They were happy. +Tommy was very sad. His uncle was sick and had to go to the hospital. Tommy loved his uncle very much. He liked to play with him and listen to his stories. He did not want his uncle to leave. + +"Why does uncle have to go?" Tommy asked his mom. + +"Uncle has a bad bug in his body. The doctors will try to make him better. But we have to be brave and pray for him, okay?" Mom said. + +Tommy nodded, but he felt helpless. He wished he could do something to help his uncle. He remembered that his uncle always said, "Believe in yourself and you can do anything." + +Tommy thought hard. He decided to make a card for his uncle. He took some paper and crayons and drew a picture of him and his uncle smiling and holding hands. He wrote, "I love you, uncle. I believe in you. Get well soon." + +He showed his mom his card. She smiled and hugged him. + +"That's a very nice card, Tommy. I'm sure uncle will love it. You are a very good boy. You are not helpless. You are helping your uncle with your love and faith." + +Mom took Tommy to the hospital. They gave the card to uncle. Uncle smiled and thanked Tommy. He said, "You are a very smart and kind boy, Tommy. I love you too. I believe in you. And I believe I will get better soon." + +Tommy felt happy. He knew his uncle was strong and brave. He knew his card made his uncle feel better. He learned that he could help others with his words and actions. He learned that believing was a powerful thing. +Lily likes to sort things. She sorts her toys by color, shape and size. She sorts her books by big and small. She sorts her clothes by warm and cool. Sorting makes her happy. + +One day, Lily goes to the doctor with her mom. The doctor says she needs an x-ray. Lily does not know what an x-ray is. She feels scared. The doctor tells her an x-ray is a special picture of her bones. He says it will not hurt. He says it will help him see if she is healthy. + +Lily follows the doctor to a big machine. The machine has a screen and a camera. The doctor asks her to stand still and smile. He puts a heavy coat on her chest. He says it will protect her from the x-ray. He goes behind a wall and pushes a button. The machine makes a beep sound. The screen shows a picture of Lily's bones. Lily sees her ribs, her spine, her arms and her legs. She thinks it is amazing. + +The doctor comes back and takes off the coat. He looks at the screen and smiles. He says Lily is very healthy. He says she has strong bones. He gives her a sticker and a lollipop. He says she is a brave girl. He says she can go home. + +Lily is happy. She thanks the doctor and hugs her mom. She shows her sticker and her lollipop to her mom. She tells her mom about the x-ray. She says she wants to sort the x-rays by big and small. She says she wonders if the doctor has more x-rays available. She says she wants to see the bones of other animals. She says sorting x-rays would be fun. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they go to the library with their moms. The library has many books and toys. Lily and Ben are happy. + +Lily sees a big book with pictures of animals. She likes animals. She wants to see the book. She asks her mom, "Mom, can I have this book, please?" Her mom says, "Yes, you can. But you have to share it with Ben, okay?" Lily says, "Okay, mom. Thank you." + +Lily takes the book and goes to Ben. She says, "Ben, look at this book. It has animals. Do you want to see it with me?" Ben says, "Yes, I do. I like animals, too. Can I hold the book, please?" Lily says, "Yes, you can. But you have to be careful, okay?" Ben says, "Okay, Lily. Thank you." + +Lily and Ben sit on the floor. They open the book. They see many animals. They see a lion, a monkey, a zebra, and a giraffe. They point at the animals and say their names. They make the sounds of the animals. They have fun. + +Their moms watch them and smile. They are proud of Lily and Ben. They say, "Lily and Ben are good friends. They share and request nicely. They learn new things. They are true and open." Lily and Ben hear them and smile, too. They are happy. +One day, Lily and Tom went to the park with their mom. They saw a big tree with many leaves and branches. Lily wanted to climb the tree, but Tom was afraid. + +"Come on, Tom, it's fun!" Lily said. "You can see a lot of things from up here." + +"No, thank you, Lily. I like to stay on the ground. I want to examine this bow I found." Tom said. He held a little bow made of wood and string. He wondered who left it there and what it was for. + +Lily shrugged and climbed higher. She saw a bird's nest with three eggs inside. She was curious and reached out her hand to touch them. But then she heard a loud squawk. A big bird flew towards her and pecked at her head. It was the mother bird, and she was angry. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily cried. "Help, mom, help!" + +Mom heard Lily's scream and ran to the tree. She saw the bird and the nest and understood what happened. She called Lily to come down quickly and gently. + +"Lily, you should not touch the bird's eggs. They are not yours. They belong to the bird and she loves them very much. She was protecting them from you." Mom said. + +"I'm sorry, mom. I didn't know. I just wanted to see them." Lily said. She felt sorry for the bird and the eggs. She climbed down and hugged mom. + +Tom came over with his bow. He saw Lily's tears and felt sorry for her too. He wanted to cheer her up. + +"Look, Lily, I found this bow. Do you want to play with it?" Tom said. He offered his bow to Lily. + +"Thank you, Tom. That's very nice of you. What can we do with it?" Lily said. She smiled and took the bow. + +"We can pretend to be hunters or archers or heroes. We can make arrows out of sticks and feathers. We can shoot at targets or cans or balloons. We can have a lot of fun." Tom said. + +"Okay, that sounds fun. Let's do that." Lily said. + +They ran to find some sticks and feathers and cans and balloons. They played with the bow and had a lot of fun. Mom watched them and smiled. She was glad they were happy and safe. She hoped they learned something from their adventure. +Tommy liked to look at the stars at night. He had a book with pictures of the stars and the planets. He learned that they were part of the universe, a big place with many things. He wanted to see more of the universe, so he asked his mom to order a telescope for him. She said yes, but he had to wait for a few days. + +Tommy was very excited. He counted the days until the telescope came. He hoped it would not be gloomy, because then he could not see the stars. He wished for clear skies and bright stars. + +The day the telescope came, Tommy was very happy. He opened the box and saw the shiny metal and the big lens. He thanked his mom and ran outside with the telescope. He set it up on the grass and looked through the eye piece. He saw the moon, big and round. He saw some stars, twinkling and sparkling. He was amazed. + +But then, he saw something else. Something dark and scary. Something that made him shiver. It was a big black hole, sucking in everything around it. It was coming closer and closer to the earth. Tommy screamed and dropped the telescope. He ran inside and hugged his mom. He told her what he saw. She looked worried and turned on the TV. + +The TV said that the black hole was real. It was a big problem for the universe. It could destroy everything. The TV said that people were trying to stop it, but they did not know how. Tommy felt very scared. He wished he never ordered the telescope. He wished he never saw the black hole. He wished he could go back to the time when he only saw the moon and the stars. +Lila and Ben were playing with their animal toys. They liked to match the animals with their sounds and colors. Lila had a leopard toy that was yellow and black. She made a loud roar with her mouth. + +"Look, Ben, this is a leopard. It can run very fast and hunt other animals. It is very strong and brave," Lila said. + +Ben had a zebra toy that was white and black. He made a soft neigh with his mouth. + +"Look, Lila, this is a zebra. It can run very fast too, but it does not hunt other animals. It eats grass and lives in a herd. It is very smart and friendly," Ben said. + +They put the leopard and the zebra next to each other. They looked at their colors and shapes. + +"Do they match, Lila?" Ben asked. + +Lila shook her head. "No, they do not match. They are different. The leopard has spots and the zebra has stripes. The leopard is a hunter and the zebra is a prey. The leopard is fierce and the zebra is gentle," Lila said. + +"Then why are they playing together?" Ben asked. + +Lila smiled. "Because they are toys, Ben. They are not real animals. They do not have to be afraid of each other. They can be friends," Lila said. + +Ben nodded. He liked that idea. He hugged his zebra toy and Lila hugged her leopard toy. They made them talk to each other in funny voices. + +"Hello, leopard. You are very pretty. I like your spots," the zebra toy said. + +"Hello, zebra. You are very nice. I like your stripes," the leopard toy said. + +They laughed and played together. They were not fearful of anything. They were happy. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a magic wand that could make things happen. They got the wand from their grandma, who said it was a special gift. She also told them to be careful and only use it for good. + +One day, they were bored and restless. They had played with all their toys and read all their books. They wanted to do something new and fun. They looked at the wand and wondered what it could do. + +"Let's order a pizza with the wand!" Ben said. He loved pizza and he was hungry. + +"Okay, but how do we do that?" Lily asked. She liked pizza too, but she was not sure how the wand worked. + +"Maybe we have to say a spell, like grandma does. Let's try this: pizza, pizza, come to us, we are hungry, make a fuss!" Ben said, waving the wand in the air. + +Nothing happened. They waited and waited, but no pizza came. + +"Maybe we said the wrong spell. Let's try again. Pizza, pizza, please be here, we are hungry, have no fear!" Lily said, waving the wand again. + +Still nothing happened. They were getting frustrated and sad. They wished they had a real pizza. + +Suddenly, they heard a knock on the door. They ran to open it, hoping it was the pizza. But it was not. It was a big, scary bear, holding a pizza box. + +"Hello, I'm here to deliver your pizza. You ordered it with this wand, right?" the bear said, showing them the wand. + +Ben and Lily screamed and slammed the door. They realized they had made a big mistake. They had ordered a pizza from the wrong place. They had ordered a pizza from the forest, where the bears lived. + +They ran to their room and hid under the bed. They hoped the bear would go away. They learned their lesson. They decided to never use the wand again, unless grandma was with them. They also decided to never order pizza with a spell. They would rather ask their mom or dad. +Tom and Lily were playing in the yard. They had a big box of tools that their dad gave them. They liked to pretend they were fixing things with the tools. + +"Look, I made a car with this hammer and this screwdriver," Tom said, showing Lily his toy. + +"That's not a car, that's a mess," Lily said. She did not like Tom's car. She wanted to make a house with the tools. "Give me the hammer, I need it for my house." + +"No, it's mine, I found it first," Tom said. He did not want to share the hammer. He liked the hammer. It was his favorite tool. + +Lily was angry. She tried to grab the hammer from Tom, but he held it tight. They started to fight over the hammer. They pulled and pushed and shouted. + +"Stop it, you two!" their mom said, coming out of the house. She heard them fighting. She did not like it when they fought. "What are you doing with those tools? They are not toys, they are dangerous. You could hurt yourselves or break something." + +"But mom, we are just playing," Tom said. He did not want to stop playing. He liked playing with the tools. + +"Playing with tools is not safe," their mom said. "You have to put them back in the box and find something else to play with. How about this ball? You can play catch with the ball." + +Tom and Lily did not want to play with the ball. They wanted to play with the tools. They complained to their mom. They said the ball was boring and the tools were fun. They were persistent. They did not listen to their mom. + +Their mom was tired of their complaining. She said, "Fine, if you want to play with the tools, you can play with the tools. But don't come crying to me if you get hurt or break something. And don't make a mess in the yard. I'm going inside to make lunch." + +She left them alone with the tools. Tom and Lily were happy. They thought they won. They went back to their game. + +But their game did not end well. Tom tried to make his car better with the saw. He sawed the screwdriver in half. But the saw slipped and cut his finger. He screamed in pain. Lily tried to make her house bigger with the nails. She nailed the hammer to the box. But the nail bent and hit her eye. She cried in fear. + +They both ran to their mom, bleeding and crying. Their mom was shocked and angry. She took them to the hospital. They had to get stitches and bandages. They learned their lesson. They wished they had listened to their mom. They wished they had played with the ball. +Lily was a cat who liked to sleep on the sofa. She did not like it when the human came home and made noise. The human always wanted to play with her, but Lily wanted to be left alone. + +One day, the human came home with a big box. He put the box on the floor and opened it. Lily saw something move inside the box. It was a small dog. The human said, "Look, Lily, this is Max. He is your new friend. He will keep you company when I am not here." + +Lily did not like the dog. He was loud and smelly and had sharp teeth. He jumped out of the box and ran towards Lily. He barked and wagged his tail. He wanted to play with her, too. Lily hissed and ran away. She looked for a safe place to hide, but the dog followed her everywhere. He tried to bite her tail and lick her face. He knocked over the lamp and the vase. He made a big mess. + +Lily was angry and scared. She wanted the dog to go away. She wanted the human to take him back. She climbed on the sofa and scratched the human's arm. She said, "Meow! Meow! Meow!" She hoped the human would understand her. + +The human looked at Lily and said, "Oh, Lily, don't be mean. Max is just a puppy. He doesn't know any better. He needs time to learn. You need to be nice to him. He is your brother now. You have to share the sofa and the toys and the food. You have to get along." + +Lily did not want to get along. She did not want to share anything. She did not want a brother. She wanted to be alone. She jumped off the sofa and ran to the bedroom. She found a quiet spot under the bed. She curled up and closed her eyes. She hoped the human and the dog would leave her alone. She hoped they would forget about her. She hoped they would not bother her again. +Lily was excited to play hide and seek with her big brother Tom. She ran to the bedroom and looked for a good spot to hide. She saw a big box under the bed and crawled inside. She pulled a rag over her head and waited for Tom to find her. + +Tom counted to ten and then shouted, "Ready or not, here I come!" He looked in the closet, under the desk, behind the curtains, but he could not find Lily. He wondered where she was hiding. He went to the bedroom and saw the box under the bed. He thought Lily might be in there. + +He walked to the box and lifted the rag. He saw Lily's face and smiled. He said, "I found you, Lily!" But Lily did not smile back. She did not move or make a sound. She was very still and cold. Tom felt scared and sad. He screamed for Mom and Dad. + +Mom and Dad came running to the bedroom. They saw Tom and Lily and the box. They saw the rag and the hole in the box. They saw the rat poison that had spilled from the hole. They realized what had happened. They cried and hugged Tom. They called for help, but it was too late. Lily was gone. +Tim and Mia are friends. They like to play with their scooters in the park. They have fun and share their scooters. + +One day, a big boy comes to the park. He sees Tim and Mia's scooters and wants to take them. He says, "Give me your scooters. They are mine now." + +Tim and Mia are scared and sad. They say, "No, they are not yours. They are ours. We want to play with them. Go away." + +The big boy does not listen. He pushes Tim and Mia and grabs their scooters. He rides away fast and laughs. + +Tim and Mia cry and run to their mom. They tell her what happened. Their mom is angry and sorry. She says, "That is not fair. That is bad. He should not do that. He should give back your scooters. He should say sorry. He should be punished." + +Their mom calls the park guard. The park guard finds the big boy and stops him. He takes the scooters from him and gives them back to Tim and Mia. He says, "You are in trouble. You did wrong. You hurt Tim and Mia. You stole their scooters. You must apologize. You must go home. You must not come back to the park. You are punished." + +The big boy is ashamed and afraid. He says, "I am sorry. I was mean. I will not do it again. Please forgive me." + +Tim and Mia are happy and relieved. They say, "Thank you, park guard. Thank you, mom. We have our scooters back. We can play again." + +Their mom says, "You are welcome, Tim and Mia. You are good and brave. You did right. You told me the truth. You are not punished. You are rewarded. You can have ice cream." + +Tim and Mia smile and hug their mom. They say, "We love you, mom. You are fair and kind. You are the best." + +They go to the ice cream truck and choose their favorite flavors. They enjoy their ice cream and their scooters. They have a good day. +Lily was a princess who liked to wander in the garden. She wore a crown of flowers on her head. She loved to smell the roses and play with the butterflies. + +One day, she wandered too far and got lost. She saw a big wall with a gate. She wanted to see what was behind it. She pushed the gate, but it was too heavy. She felt weak and scared. + +She heard a loud roar. It was a lion who lived behind the wall. He was hungry and angry. He saw Lily and ran towards her. Lily screamed and dropped her crown. + +But then, she heard a bark. It was her dog, Spot, who followed her. He was brave and strong. He jumped on the lion and bit his tail. The lion ran away, whimpering. + +Lily hugged Spot and thanked him. She picked up her crown and ran back to the garden. She never wandered too far again. She was happy and safe with her dog and her flowers. +Lily and Ben were playing with their new blocks. They liked to build towers and bridges and houses. They had many colors and shapes of blocks. + +But Ben wanted all the blue blocks. He said they were his favorite. He took them from Lily's tower and put them in his pile. Lily was sad and angry. She wanted some blue blocks too. + +"Give me some blue blocks, Ben!" she said. "We have to share!" + +"No!" Ben said. "They are mine! Go away!" + +He pushed Lily and she fell down. She cried and her knee hurt. She saw a crack in her yellow block. It was broken. She was more sad and angry. + +She got up and ran to Ben. She grabbed his blue blocks and threw them on the floor. They made a loud noise. Some of them cracked too. + +"Stop it, Lily!" Ben said. "You are mean!" + +"No, you are mean!" Lily said. "You don't share and you push me!" + +They both shouted and cried. They did not play anymore. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the blocks and the cracks and the tears. She was not happy. + +"What happened here?" she asked. "Why are you fighting?" + +Lily and Ben told her their story. They both blamed each other. They both wanted the blue blocks. + +Mom shook her head. She said, "You both have to learn to share and be kind. The blocks are for everyone. You can't demand them or break them. You have to say please and thank you and sorry. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They felt sorry. They said sorry to each other and to Mom. They hugged and said they were friends. + +Mom smiled. She said, "That's good. Now, let's clean up the mess and fix the cracks. Then you can play again. But this time, try to use all the colors and shapes. They are more fun that way." + +Lily and Ben agreed. They helped Mom pick up the blocks and tape the cracks. They said thank you to Mom. They played again. They used all the colors and shapes. They made new towers and bridges and houses. They shared and were kind. They had fun. +Lily and Ben like to play music. They have a drum, a flute, a guitar and a piano. They take turns to play different instruments. Sometimes they play together and make a rhythm. A rhythm is when sounds go fast and slow, loud and soft, in a pattern. + +One day, they decide to make a song. Lily plays the drum and Ben plays the flute. They try to find a rhythm that sounds good. They sing some words that they make up. They have fun and laugh a lot. + +"Your song is very original," says Mom, who is listening to them. "Original" means that it is new and different. "You are very creative and talented." + +Lily and Ben feel happy and proud. They thank Mom for her nice words. They want to play more music and make more songs. + +"Can we play the guitar and the piano next?" asks Lily. + +"Sure, why not?" says Ben. "Let's encourage each other and learn new things." + +They smile and hug each other. They are happy to have music and each other. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the park. They had a ball, a kite and a whistle. They took turns to kick the ball, fly the kite and blow the whistle. They had a lot of fun. + +One day, they saw a big dog in the park. The dog was brown and furry, and had a long tail. The dog ran towards them, wagging its tail. Tom and Sam were scared. They thought the dog wanted to bite them. + +"Run, Sam, run!" Tom shouted. He grabbed the ball and the kite and ran away. He left the whistle on the ground. + +Sam was too afraid to run. He picked up the whistle and blew it as hard as he could. He hoped someone would hear him and help him. + +The dog heard the whistle and stopped. It tilted its head and looked at Sam. It did not want to bite him. It wanted to play. It barked and wagged its tail. + +Sam saw that the dog was friendly. He stopped blowing the whistle and smiled. He threw the whistle and the dog chased it. They played together for a while. + +Tom saw them from a distant place. He felt bad. He had left his brother alone. He had been selfish and cowardly. He ran back to Sam and the dog. He said sorry to Sam and gave him the ball and the kite. He also petted the dog and said hello. + +Sam forgave Tom and hugged him. He shared the ball and the kite with him. The dog licked them both and barked happily. They all played together in the park. They had a lot of fun. + +The moral of the story is: Do not be afraid of things you do not know. Do not leave your friends behind. Be kind and share. +Lily and Tom were playing on the shore. They liked to dig in the sand and look for shells. They also liked to splash in the water and watch the waves. + +"Look, Lily, I found a big shell!" Tom said, holding up his treasure. "It is shiny and smooth. Do you want to see?" + +"Yes, please!" Lily said, running over to Tom. She took the shell and looked inside. "Wow, it is pretty! Can I keep it?" + +"OK, you can keep it. But only if you share it with me sometimes," Tom said, smiling. + +"OK, I will share it with you. You are my best friend," Lily said, hugging Tom. + +They put the shell in their bucket and went back to digging. They hoped to find more shells and maybe even a starfish. They were very jolly and had a lot of fun on the shore. +Tim and Lily were playing in the yard. They saw a big truck with many black rocks. The truck stopped near their house. + +"What are those?" Lily asked. + +"Those are coal. They make fire and smoke," Tim said. + +"Why are they so dirty?" Lily asked. + +"Because they come from the ground. They have dirt and dust on them," Tim said. + +The truck driver got out of the truck. He saw Tim and Lily. + +"Hello, kids. Do you want to see the coal?" he asked. + +"Yes, please!" Tim and Lily said. + +The truck driver opened the back of the truck. He took out a piece of coal and gave it to Tim. He took out another piece and gave it to Lily. + +"Be careful, they are heavy and dirty. You can touch them, but don't put them in your mouth," he said. + +Tim and Lily felt the coal. It was hard and rough. It made their hands black. + +"Wow, they are cool!" Tim said. + +"Thank you, mister!" Lily said. + +"You're welcome, kids. Have fun, but don't make a mess," the truck driver said. + +He got back in the truck and drove away. + +Tim and Lily looked at each other. They smiled. They had a new toy to play with. They ran to their sandbox and started to make a coal castle. +Sara likes to wear her red dress. She thinks it is pretty and soft. She wears it when she goes to school with her mom. She also likes to draw with her pen. She has a blue pen that makes nice lines on paper. + +One day, Sara goes to school with her mom. She wears her red dress and brings her pen. She is happy and excited. She wants to show her teacher and her friends her pen and her drawings. + +But when she gets to school, she sees a big dog. The dog is black and brown and has sharp teeth. It barks loudly and runs towards Sara. Sara is scared and drops her pen. She hugs her mom and cries. + +"Help, help!" Sara shouts. "The dog is scary!" + +Her mom is alert and picks up Sara. She holds her tight and talks to her. + +"Don't worry, Sara. The dog is not scary. He is friendly. He just wants to play. See, he has a collar and a leash. His owner is coming. He will take him away." + +Sara looks and sees a man. The man is smiling and waving. He has a collar and a leash in his hand. He calls the dog. + +"Rex, Rex, come here. Good boy. Sorry, he is very playful. He likes children. He didn't mean to scare you." + +The man comes closer and pets the dog. The dog wags his tail and licks the man's face. He looks at Sara and her mom. + +"Can I say hello to you and your daughter?" the man asks. "He is very gentle. He won't hurt you." + +Sara's mom nods and puts Sara down. She holds her hand and walks to the man and the dog. + +"Hello, I'm Sara's mom. This is Sara. She likes to wear her red dress and draw with her pen." + +"Hello, I'm Tom. This is Rex. He likes to run and bark and play. He is sorry for dropping your pen. Can he give it back to you?" + +The man picks up Sara's pen and gives it to Rex. Rex takes it in his mouth and walks to Sara. He drops it in front of her and wags his tail. + +"Thank you, Rex. You are a good dog." Sara says. She picks up her pen and smiles. She is not scared anymore. She pets Rex and gives him a hug. + +"You're welcome, Sara. You are a nice girl." Rex says. He licks Sara's face and makes her giggle. + +Sara's mom and Tom smile and talk. They are happy and friendly. They decide to go to school together. Sara and Rex walk side by side. They are friends. They like to wear red and blue and play with pens. +Lily was very tired after playing all day. She wanted to relax and read her favorite book. But when she went to her room, she saw a big mess. Her toys, clothes and books were everywhere. She could not find her book in the drawer. + +"Who made this mess?" she asked in a loud voice. + +"It was me, Lily. I'm sorry," said her little brother Ben. He came out from under the bed. He had a guilty look on his face. + +"Why did you do that, Ben?" Lily asked. She was angry and sad. + +"I wanted to play with your toys and read your books. But I could not put them back. I did not know where they belong," Ben said. He looked down. + +Lily sighed. She loved her brother, but he was very naughty sometimes. She decided to help him clean up the mess. She showed him where to put the toys, the clothes and the books. She found her book in the drawer and gave it to him. + +"Here, Ben. You can read this book with me. But next time, please ask me first. And don't make a mess in my room," she said. + +"OK, Lily. Thank you. I'm sorry. I love you," Ben said. He hugged her. + +Lily smiled. She hugged him back. She was not angry anymore. She was happy to share her book with him. They sat on the bed and read the book together. They relaxed and enjoyed the story. +Sara and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to swing on the swings and slide on the slide. They also liked to spin on the round thing that went very fast. + +"Let's spin, Lily!" Sara said. "It's fun!" + +"Okay, Sara!" Lily said. "But not too fast!" + +They climbed on the round thing and pushed it with their feet. It started to spin faster and faster. Sara and Lily laughed and held on tight. + +"Wow, this is so fun!" Sara said. "Look at the trees and the sky! They are all blurry!" + +Lily nodded. She felt the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She liked to spin, but she also felt something in her tummy. It was not a good feeling. + +"Sara, I feel dizzy!" Lily said. "Can we stop?" + +Sara heard Lily and looked at her. Lily was pale and her eyes were big. Sara felt sorry for her friend. + +"Okay, Lily, we can stop!" Sara said. "I'll make it slow down!" + +Sara tried to stop the round thing with her feet, but it was hard. It was still spinning fast. Sara and Lily waited for it to slow down. They felt very dizzy. + +Finally, the round thing stopped. Sara and Lily got off and sat on the grass. They felt the ground under them. They were glad to stop spinning. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" Sara asked. + +Lily nodded. She took a deep breath. She felt better. + +"I'm okay, Sara," Lily said. "But I don't want to spin anymore. It made me dizzy and sick." + +Sara hugged Lily. She was a good friend. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Sara said. "I didn't mean to make you dizzy and sick. I just wanted to have fun." + +Lily smiled. She was a good friend too. + +"It's okay, Sara," Lily said. "I know you wanted to have fun. But maybe we can play something else. Something that doesn't make us dizzy and sick." + +Sara thought for a moment. She remembered something. + +"I have an idea, Lily!" Sara said. "Let's play with my pink ball! It's in my backpack. We can throw it and catch it and roll it. It's fun and it doesn't make us dizzy and sick!" + +Lily liked Sara's idea. She liked Sara's pink ball. It was bright and soft and bouncy. + +"Okay, Sara!" Lily said. "Let's play with your pink ball! That sounds fun!" + +Sara and Lily got up and ran to Sara's backpack. They took out the pink ball and started to play. They threw it and caught it and rolled it. They laughed and had fun. They forgot about the round thing that made them dizzy and sick. They remembered that they were good friends. +Anna and Ben love to watch movies with their mom and dad. They like to sit on the big couch and see the pictures on the wall. Sometimes they laugh, sometimes they cry, sometimes they get scared. But they always have fun. + +One night, mom and dad say they have a surprise for Anna and Ben. They bring a big bowl of popcorn to the couch. Anna and Ben are happy. They like popcorn. It is crunchy and salty and yummy. They take some popcorn and put it in their mouths. + +But something is wrong. The popcorn is not crunchy and salty and yummy. It is soft and sweet and smelly. Anna and Ben spit out the popcorn. They make a face. They say, "Ew, this popcorn is bad. What is this?" + +Mom and dad smile. They say, "This is not popcorn. This is candy corn. It is a special treat for Halloween. It is supposed to be soft and sweet and smelly. Do you want to try again?" + +Anna and Ben look at the candy corn. It is yellow and orange and white. It looks like popcorn, but it is not popcorn. It glows in the dark. Anna and Ben think it is cool. They say, "OK, we will try again. But only a little bit." + +They take some candy corn and put it in their mouths. They chew slowly. They taste the sugar and the honey and the butter. They say, "Hmm, this candy corn is not so bad. It is different, but it is good. Can we have some more?" + +Mom and dad laugh. They say, "Sure, you can have some more. But not too much. You don't want to get a tummy ache. And don't forget to brush your teeth before bed. Candy corn is good, but it is not good for your teeth." + +Anna and Ben nod. They say, "OK, we will brush our teeth. But first, can we watch the movie? We want to see what happens next." + +Mom and dad say, "Of course, you can watch the movie. Come on, let's cuddle on the couch. We have a lot of candy corn and a lot of movie to enjoy." + +They all sit on the couch and watch the movie. They eat some candy corn and some popcorn. They laugh and cry and get scared. But they always have fun. +Ben was a baby who liked to drink milk from his bottle. He had a blue bottle with a picture of a cow on it. He always took his bottle with him when he went to bed, to the park, or to his grandma's house. His bottle was his reliable friend. + +One day, Ben and his mom went to the store to buy some food. Ben saw a big red bottle on a shelf. It had a picture of a dinosaur on it. Ben wanted the red bottle. He pointed at it and said, "Mom, mom, bottle, bottle!" + +Mom looked at the red bottle and said, "No, Ben, you don't need another bottle. You have your blue bottle at home. It's your reliable bottle. Let's go, we have to pay for the food." + +But Ben did not listen. He started to cry and scream. He demand the red bottle. He said, "Mom, mom, bottle, bottle, want, want, now, now!" + +Mom was very tired and sad. She did not like it when Ben demand things. She said, "Ben, stop crying. You can't have everything you want. You have to be a good boy and share. The red bottle is for another baby who does not have a reliable bottle like you. Come on, let's go home and drink some milk from your blue bottle." + +Ben did not want to go home. He wanted the red bottle. He kicked and wailed. He made a big fuss. Mom had to carry him out of the store. She was very sorry for the other people who had to hear Ben's noise. She hoped Ben would calm down soon and love his blue bottle again. +Anna was an adventurous girl who liked to wander around the house and find new things. One day, she saw a shiny screw on the floor. She picked it up and wondered what it was for. She decided to look for more screws and see if she could make something with them. + +She wandered into the kitchen, where her mom was cooking. She saw a drawer with a lot of screws and tools. She opened the drawer and took out some screws and a screwdriver. She thought they looked like fun toys. + +"Anna, what are you doing?" her mom asked, when she saw her with the screws and the screwdriver. + +"I'm playing with screws, mom. They are shiny and fun," Anna said. + +"Anna, those are not toys. They are tools. They are for fixing things, not playing. You could hurt yourself or break something with them. Put them back in the drawer, please," her mom said. + +"But mom, I want to make something with them. I'm adventurous," Anna said. + +"Being adventurous is good, but you also need to be careful and listen to your mom. Screws are not for making things, they are for holding things together. If you take them out, things might fall apart. Like this chair, for example. It has screws in it. If you unscrew them, the chair will break. Do you want that?" her mom said. + +Anna looked at the chair and shook her head. She did not want to break the chair. She realized that screws were important and not toys. She said sorry to her mom and put the screws and the screwdriver back in the drawer. + +"Good girl, Anna. I'm glad you understand. You can be adventurous, but you also need to be respectful and responsible. There are many other things you can play with and make things with, like blocks, crayons, or clay. Why don't you go to your room and find something else to do?" her mom said. + +Anna nodded and hugged her mom. She said thank you and went to her room. She found her blocks and crayons and started to make a castle. She was still adventurous, but she also learned to be careful and listen to her mom. She was happy and proud of her castle. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play together. Today, they want to make a cake with Mom. Mom says they can help her stir the batter. + +"Can I stir first?" Anna asks. + +"No, I want to stir first!" Ben says. + +They both grab the spoon and pull. The batter spills on the table and on their clothes. + +"Oh no!" Mom says. "Look at the mess you made!" + +Anna and Ben feel sorry. They say sorry to Mom. Mom is not angry. She says they can help her clean up. + +After they clean up, Mom says they can watch a video. She puts a white disc in the machine. The video is about animals. Anna and Ben like animals. They sit on the couch and watch the video. They see lions, elephants, monkeys, and more. They learn their names and sounds. + +Anna and Ben are happy. They hug Mom and thank her for the cake and the video. Mom hugs them back and says she loves them. They eat the cake and enjoy the video. They have a good day. +Lily was a little girl who loved dogs. She wanted to have a dog of her own, but her mom said no. She said dogs were too much work and too messy. Lily was sad, but she hoped that one day she would get a dog. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a big dog with brown fur and a wagging tail. The dog was playing with a ball. Lily wanted to play with the dog, too. She asked her mom if she could pet the dog. Her mom said yes, but she had to ask the owner first. + +Lily walked up to the owner, a nice lady with a smile. She said, "Hello, can I pet your dog?" The lady said, "Sure, his name is Max. He is very friendly. He likes to give his paw." Lily reached out her hand and said, "Hi, Max. Can you give me your paw?" Max looked at Lily and lifted his paw. Lily took his paw and shook it. She felt happy. + +Lily and Max played for a while. They threw the ball, ran around, and cuddled. Lily felt like Max was her friend. She wished she could take him home. She asked the lady, "Can I have Max? He is so nice and fun." The lady looked at Lily and said, "I'm sorry, sweetie, but Max is my dog. I can't give him to you. He is my best friend." + +Lily felt sad. She understood that Max belonged to the lady, but she still wanted him. She hugged Max and said, "Bye, Max. I will miss you." Max licked her face and wagged his tail. He seemed to say, "Bye, Lily. I will miss you, too." + +Lily and her mom left the park. Lily was quiet on the way home. She thought about Max and how much she liked him. She wondered if she would ever see him again. + +When they got home, Lily saw a big surprise. There was a box on the porch. It had a bow and a card. The card said, "To Lily, from Mom. I love you." Lily opened the box and gasped. Inside was a puppy. A small dog with black fur and a pink nose. The puppy looked at Lily and wagged his tail. He jumped out of the box and ran to Lily. He licked her face and gave her his paw. Lily felt happy. + +Lily hugged the puppy and said, "Thank you, Mom. Thank you for giving me a dog. He is so cute and sweet. What is his name?" Her mom smiled and said, "His name is Rex. He is your dog. He was at the shelter. He had no home and no family. He was lonely and sad. He needed someone to love him and take care of him. I thought you would be perfect for him." + +Lily looked at Rex and said, "Hi, Rex. I love you. You are my dog. You are my best friend." Rex looked at Lily and said, "Woof. I love you. You are my girl. You are my best friend." They played and cuddled. They were happy. + +Lily remembered Max and the lady. She hoped they were happy, too. She thought maybe they would meet again at the park. She thought maybe they could all be friends. She thought maybe Rex and Max could give each other their paws. She thought maybe the lady could give her mom a hug. She thought maybe they could all share the ball. She thought maybe they could all have fun. + +Lily smiled. She had a dog. She had a mom. She had a home. She had a family. She had everything she wanted. She felt happy. +Anna loved to sing and dance. She wanted to perform for many people and make them happy. She asked her mom to buy her a video camera, so she could record her songs and dances and show them to everyone. + +"Mom, please, please, can I have a video camera?" Anna begged. "It is my dream to be a star!" + +"Anna, a video camera is very expensive. We don't have enough money to buy one. Why don't you use your imagination and make your own stage and props?" Mom said. + +"But mom, that is not the same. I want to see myself on the screen and share my talent with the world!" Anna said. + +"Anna, you don't need a video camera to perform. You can perform for your family and friends, and they will love you and clap for you. You can also perform for yourself, and be proud of your skills. The most important thing is to enjoy what you do and have fun. That is what makes a true star!" Mom said. + +Anna thought about what mom said. She realized that mom was right. She didn't need a video camera to perform. She had her voice and her body, and she could use them to express herself and make others happy. She hugged mom and said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best. I love you." + +Mom smiled and said, "I love you too, Anna. Now, why don't you show me your latest song and dance?" + +Anna nodded and ran to her room. She put on her favorite dress and hat, and grabbed her hairbrush as a microphone. She sang and danced with all her heart, and mom watched and clapped with joy. Anna felt like a star, and she was happy. +Tim and Sam were best friends. They liked to play with cars and trucks. They had a big box of toys in Tim's room. One day, they decided to play outside in the yard. + +They took their favorite cars and trucks and ran to the big tree. The tree had many branches. Tim and Sam climbed up the tree and found a good spot to make a road. They used sticks and leaves and stones to make the road. They put their cars and trucks on the road and made them zoom. + +"Look at my car, it's so fast!" Tim said. He made his car zoom past Sam's truck. + +"My truck is stronger, it can push your car off the road!" Sam said. He made his truck zoom after Tim's car. + +They laughed and zoomed their toys on the road. They did not see the big bird that was sitting on a higher branch. The bird was watching them. The bird did not like the noise. The bird was hungry. + +The bird flew down and grabbed Tim's car in its beak. Tim and Sam were shocked. They saw the bird fly away with Tim's car. + +"Hey, that's my car! Give it back!" Tim shouted. He tried to climb up the tree to chase the bird. + +"Be careful, Tim, the branch is weak!" Sam warned. He saw the branch bend under Tim's weight. + +But Tim did not listen. He wanted his car back. He climbed higher and higher. The branch cracked and broke. Tim fell down with the branch. He landed on the ground with a thud. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tim cried. He was hurt and dirty. His car was gone. + +Sam climbed down the tree and ran to Tim. He hugged him and said, "I'm sorry, Tim, are you okay?" + +Tim sniffled and said, "I'm okay, Sam, but I miss my car. It was my favorite." + +Sam looked at his truck and said, "You can have my truck, Tim. It's your favorite too." + +Tim smiled and said, "Thank you, Sam, you are a good friend." + +They hugged and played with the truck. They did not zoom it too loud. They did not want to make the bird angry again. +Tom and Lily were having lunch with Mom. They had sandwiches and jelly. Tom liked jelly a lot. He wanted to eat all the jelly. He took a big spoon and scooped some jelly from the jar. + +"Tom, don't be greedy!" Mom said. "Share the jelly with Lily. She likes jelly too." + +"But I want more jelly!" Tom said. He put the spoon in his mouth and made a loud slurp. + +Lily looked at Tom. She was angry. She thought Tom was being mean. She wanted some jelly too. She reached for the jar and tried to grab it from Tom. + +"Hey, stop it!" Tom said. He pulled the jar back and held it tight. "This is my jelly!" + +"No, it's not!" Lily said. She pulled harder and harder. "It's our jelly!" + +They both pulled and pulled. The jar wobbled and shook. Then it slipped from their hands and fell on the floor. The jar broke and the jelly splashed everywhere. It made a big mess. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what happened. She saw the broken jar and the jelly on the floor. She saw Tom and Lily covered in jelly. She was not happy. + +"Look what you did!" Mom said. "You wasted the jelly and made a big mess. You were both selfish and silly. Now you have to clean up and say sorry to each other." + +Tom and Lily felt bad. They knew they were wrong. They looked at each other and said sorry. They helped Mom clean up the mess. They learned to share and be nice. + +They also learned that jelly was sticky and ugly when it was on the floor. They decided they did not like jelly so much anymore. They liked apples and cheese better. +Lily and Sam loved to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favourite was the big aeroplane. The aeroplane was red and blue and had wings and wheels and a door. They liked to pretend they were flying to different places. + +One day, Lily and Sam had a fight. Lily wanted to play with the aeroplane by herself. She said it was her turn and she did not want to share. Sam was sad and angry. He said it was not fair and he wanted to play too. Lily was selfish and did not care. + +She took the aeroplane and ran to her room. She closed the door and locked it. She put the aeroplane on her bed and smiled. She thought she was clever and happy. But she was wrong. + +She tried to get inside the aeroplane and fly away. But she was too big. She could not fit. She pushed and pulled and squeezed. But she could not fit. She hurt herself and the aeroplane. She broke the wing and the wheel and the door. She cried and cried. + +She heard a knock on the door. It was Sam. He said he was sorry and he wanted to play with her. He said he had a new toy to show her. It was a rocket. It was green and yellow and had a window and a button. He said they could both fit inside and fly to the moon. + +Lily felt sorry too. She said she was sorry and she wanted to play with him. She said she had broken the aeroplane and she was sad. She opened the door and hugged him. He hugged her back. + +They took the rocket and the aeroplane and went to the living room. They fixed the aeroplane with tape and glue. They played together and shared. They flew to the moon and back. They were not selfish. They were happy. +Anna and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. They like to pretend that they are a nurse and a doctor, and they have a lot of supplies to help their patients. They have a stethoscope, a bandage, a syringe, a thermometer, and a teddy bear. + +"Hello, nurse Anna," says Ben. "I have a very sick patient here. He has a fever and a sore throat. Can you please check him with your thermometer and give him some medicine?" + +"Of course, doctor Ben," says Anna. "Let me see your patient. Oh, he is very hot and he looks very sad. Poor teddy bear. I will put the thermometer in his mouth and see how high his fever is." + +Anna waits for a few seconds and then looks at the thermometer. "Oh no, doctor Ben, he has a very high fever. He needs some medicine right away. Can you please give me the syringe and the bandage from the supply box?" + +Ben nods and opens the supply box. He takes out the syringe and the bandage and hands them to Anna. Anna fills the syringe with some water and pretends to inject it into the teddy bear's arm. Then she wraps the bandage around the teddy bear's arm and gives him a hug. + +"There, there, teddy bear. You will feel better soon. Nurse Anna and doctor Ben are here to help you. You are a very brave patient," says Anna. + +"Thank you, nurse Anna. You are a very good nurse. And thank you, doctor Ben. You are a very smart doctor. I love you both," says the teddy bear in a weak voice. + +Anna and Ben smile and hug the teddy bear. They are very happy that they helped their patient. They do not notice that they made a big mess in the living room. They have water, bandages, and toys everywhere. + +"Anna! Ben! What are you doing?" says mom, who comes into the living room and sees the messy scene. "You have made a huge mess. You need to clean up right now." + +"Sorry, mom," say Anna and Ben. "We were playing nurse and doctor. We had to help our sick teddy bear. He had a very high fever." + +Mom sighs and shakes her head. She is not very happy, but she is also proud of her children. They have good imaginations and they are kind and caring. She helps them clean up the mess and then gives them a snack. + +"Next time, please play with your supplies in a less messy way," says mom. + +"Okay, mom," say Anna and Ben. "We will try to be more careful. But can we still play nurse and doctor?" + +"Of course, you can," says mom. "But only after you finish your snack." + +Anna and Ben nod and eat their snack. They are still thinking about their teddy bear patient. They hope he will get well soon. They love playing nurse and doctor. It is their favorite game. +Lily and Ben are playing pirates in the garden. They have a big box that is their ship, and a stick that is their flag. They also have a hook that Ben made from a coat hanger and some tape. + +"Arrr, matey, I am Captain Ben, and this is my ship!" Ben says, waving his hook in the air. "We are looking for hidden treasure on the island!" + +"I am First Mate Lily, and I have the map!" Lily says, holding a piece of paper with some scribbles on it. "The treasure is under the big tree with the red flowers!" + +They jump out of the box and run to the tree. They pretend to dig with their hands and find a small box with some shiny coins and beads inside. + +"Wow, we found it!" Lily says, opening the box. "Look at all the gold and jewels!" + +"Yay, we are rich!" Ben says, grabbing some coins. "But wait, what is that sound?" + +They hear a loud bark and see a big dog running towards them. The dog is wearing a hat and a scarf, and has a bone in its mouth. + +"Oh no, it's the enemy pirate!" Ben says, scared. "He wants to steal our treasure!" + +"Quick, hide the box!" Lily says, looking for a place to put it. "He can't find it if it's hidden!" + +They see a hole under the tree and put the box inside. Then they run back to their ship and hide behind it. + +The dog reaches the tree and sniffs around. He sees the hole and digs it up. He finds the box and opens it. He sees the coins and beads and thinks they are toys. He starts to play with them and toss them in the air. + +"Look, he is performing a show for us!" Lily says, peeking from behind the box. "He is a funny pirate!" + +"Maybe he is not so bad after all," Ben says, smiling. "Maybe he can be our friend!" + +They come out of their hiding place and wave to the dog. The dog sees them and wags his tail. He runs to them and licks their faces. + +"Hi, pirate dog!" Lily says, petting him. "What is your name?" + +The dog barks and drops the bone. He picks up the hook and gives it to Ben. + +"Wow, thank you!" Ben says, taking the hook. "You are very nice!" + +The dog barks again and nods his head. + +"His name is Hook!" Lily says, laughing. "He likes hooks!" + +They all laugh and hug. They decide to share the treasure and play together. They are happy pirates. +Ben and Lily liked to ride their bikes in the park. They had red bikes with big wheels and bells. They rode fast and slow, up and down, and around and around. They had fun. + +One day, they saw a new thing in the park. It was green and spiky and tall. It looked like a big stick with arms. "What is that?" Ben asked. "I don't know," Lily said. "Let's go and see." + +They rode their bikes to the new thing. They got off their bikes and looked at it. It was hard and prickly and dry. "It's a cactus," a voice said. They turned around and saw a man with a hat and a shovel. He was digging a hole near the cactus. + +"Hello," Ben and Lily said. "What is a cactus?" "A cactus is a plant that grows in the desert," the man said. "It does not need much water. It has needles to protect itself from animals. I brought this cactus from my home to plant it here. Do you like it?" + +Ben and Lily nodded. They thought the cactus was strange and cool. They wanted to touch it, but the man said no. "It will hurt you," he said. "You can look, but don't touch." Ben and Lily said okay. They thanked the man and said goodbye. They got on their bikes and rode away. They had learned something new. +Tom and Lily went to the farm with Mom and Dad. They had a big bag with clothes and toys. Mom said, "We will stay here for two nights. Let's unpack the bag and put our things in the room." + +Tom and Lily followed Mom to the room. They saw a big bed, a small table, and a window. They helped Mom unpack the bag. Tom took out his car and his ball. Lily took out her doll and her book. They put their things on the table. + +"Can we go outside and play?" Tom asked. + +"Yes, but be careful. The farm has many animals and plants. Some of them are rough and can hurt you. And don't go too far from the house," Mom said. + +Tom and Lily nodded. They ran outside and saw a big yard. They saw cows, sheep, chickens, and a dog. They also saw trees, flowers, and grass. They wanted to touch everything. + +Lily saw a rose. It was red and pretty. She reached out to pick it. But she felt a sharp pain in her finger. She cried, "Ow! Ow! Ow!" + +Tom heard her cry. He ran to her. He saw blood on her finger. He said, "What happened?" + +Lily showed him her finger. She said, "The rose has a cut. It cut me. It is rough and mean." + +Tom hugged her. He said, "Don't cry. Let's go to Mom. She will make it better." + +They ran to the house. Mom saw them. She said, "What's wrong?" + +Lily showed her finger. She said, "The rose cut me. It hurts." + +Mom took her finger. She said, "Oh, poor Lily. The rose has thorns. They are rough and can cut you. You have to be careful. Let me wash your finger and put a band-aid on it." + +Mom washed Lily's finger and put a band-aid on it. She kissed it and said, "There. All better. Do you feel better?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "Thank you, Mom. I love you." + +Mom said, "I love you too. And I love you, Tom. You are a good brother. You helped Lily." + +Tom smiled. He said, "I love you, Mom. And I love you, Lily. You are a good sister. You are brave." + +Mom said, "You are both good and brave. Now, do you want to go outside and play again?" + +Tom and Lily said, "Yes, please." + +Mom said, "OK, but remember to be careful. And have fun." + +Tom and Lily said, "We will. Bye, Mom." + +They ran outside and played. They had fun. They saw many things. But they did not touch the roses. They knew they were rough and could cut them. They were careful. They were happy. +Lila and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were hunters in the jungle. They had sticks that they called spears. They threw them at the trees and bushes, making loud noises. + +"Look, Tom, I see a lion!" Lila said, pointing at a big yellow dog. "Let's grab our spears and catch it!" + +Tom nodded and followed Lila. They ran towards the dog, waving their spears. The dog barked and wagged its tail. It thought they were playing too. + +"Roar!" Lila shouted, trying to scare the dog. "We are brave hunters!" + +The dog licked Lila's face, making her giggle. Tom threw his spear, but it missed the dog and hit a man. The man was sitting on a bench, eating a sandwich. He was not happy. + +"Hey, watch out!" the man yelled. "You almost hit me with your spear!" + +He looked at his sandwich and saw that it had red sauce on it. He took a bite and made a funny face. He spit out the sandwich and coughed. + +"Yuck! This is spicy!" he said. "Who put this sauce on my sandwich?" + +Lila and Tom looked at each other. They remembered that they had found a bottle of red sauce in the trash. They thought it was paint and they had put some on the man's sandwich when he was not looking. They thought it was a funny prank. + +They felt bad for the man. They knew they had done something wrong. They ran to the man and said they were sorry. + +"We are sorry, mister," Lila said. "We did not know it was spicy. We thought it was paint." + +"We were playing hunters," Tom said. "We did not mean to hurt you." + +The man was still angry, but he saw that they were just kids. He sighed and calmed down. + +"It's okay, kids," he said. "But don't do that again. Spicy sauce is not paint. And don't throw spears at people or dogs. That's dangerous." + +Lila and Tom nodded. They learned their lesson. They gave the man their spears and said they would not play hunters anymore. They decided to play something else. Something safer and nicer. Like tag or hide and seek. +Ben and Lily liked to play with their toy cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. They made roads and bridges with their blocks and zoomed their cars around. Sometimes they pretended their cars could talk and tell jokes. + +One day, Ben had a new car. It was red and shiny and had a big spoiler. He showed it to Lily and said, "Look at my new car! It is the fastest and coolest car ever! It can zoom faster than any other car!" + +Lily looked at Ben's car and smiled. She liked Ben and his cars, but she also liked to make jokes. She had a plan. She said, "Wow, your car is very nice, Ben. But can it zoom faster than my car?" She pointed to her car. It was blue and old and had a dent. + +Ben laughed. He thought Lily was joking. He said, "Your car? Your car is slow and ugly! It can't zoom faster than my car! Let's race and see who wins!" + +Lily nodded. She said, "OK, let's race. But we have to be polite and say 'ready, set, go' before we start." + +Ben agreed. He said, "OK, let's be polite. Ready, set, go!" He zoomed his car as fast as he could. He was sure he would win. + +But Lily did not zoom her car. She waited. She waited until Ben's car was far away. Then she said, "Zoom!" and pressed a button on her car. Her car had a secret. It had a rocket. The rocket made her car fly in the air. It flew over Ben's car and landed in front of it. Lily won the race. + +Ben was surprised. He did not know Lily's car had a rocket. He said, "Wow, Lily, your car can fly! That's amazing! How did you do that?" + +Lily smiled. She said, "It's a joke, Ben. A funny joke. I wanted to make you laugh. Do you like my joke?" + +Ben thought for a moment. He was a little sad that he lost the race, but he was also happy that Lily made a joke. He liked jokes. He said, "Yes, Lily, I like your joke. It's a very good joke. You are very clever. And your car is very cool. Can I try it?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "Sure, Ben, you can try it. But be careful. The rocket is very fast. And don't forget to say 'zoom'!" + +Ben and Lily played with their cars. They zoomed and flew and laughed. They had fun. They were good friends. +Tim and Mia are friends. They like to walk to the pond and see the ducks. They bring bread to feed them. The ducks are happy and quack. + +One day, they see a new duck at the pond. He is big and white and has a red thing on his head. He looks proud and loud. He does not share the bread with the other ducks. He pushes them away and takes all the bread for himself. + +"Hey, that is not nice!" Tim says to the big duck. "You should share with the others. They are hungry too." + +The big duck does not listen. He snorts and says, "I am the best duck in the pond. I do not need to share with anyone. You are just small and silly. Go away!" + +Mia feels sad and angry. She says to Tim, "He is a mean duck. He does not know how to be humble. Humble means you are kind and not selfish. You are humble, Tim. And so are the other ducks." + +Tim smiles and says, "Thank you, Mia. You are humble too. And you are my friend. Let's go to the other side of the pond. Maybe we can find some more bread and some nice ducks to share with." + +They walk to the other side of the pond. They see some brown and black ducks. They are humble and friendly. They share the bread with Tim and Mia. They quack and swim together. Tim and Mia are happy. They have fun at the pond. +Tom and Anna are brother and sister. They are very excited. They are going on a holiday with Mum and Dad. They are going to the beach. They have never seen the sea before. + +They pack their bags with clothes, toys and books. They also include a bucket and a spade. They want to make sandcastles. They say goodbye to their dog, Spot. Spot is sad. He cannot go with them. He will stay with Grandma. + +They get in the car and drive for a long time. They sing songs and play games. They look out of the window and see trees, cows and houses. They ask Mum and Dad, "Are we there yet?" Mum and Dad say, "Soon, soon." + +They arrive at the beach. They see the blue sea and the yellow sand. They hear the waves and the seagulls. They smell the salt and the fish. They are very happy. They run out of the car and onto the sand. + +They make sandcastles, collect shells and splash in the water. They have a picnic with sandwiches, fruit and juice. They laugh and have fun. They say, "This is the best holiday ever!" Mum and Dad smile and hug them. They are very proud. They say, "We love you, Tom and Anna!" +Lily and Max were going to the zoo with their mom and dad. They were very excited to see the animals. They got in the car and put on their buckles. Mom said, "You have to behave in the car and at the zoo. No shouting, no running, no touching the animals. Do you understand?" Lily and Max nodded and said, "Yes, mom." + +They drove for a long time and saw many things on the way. They saw big buildings, green trees, red lights, and yellow buses. They also saw some people who looked very sad and dirty. They had no homes, no cars, no clothes, no food. Lily asked, "Mom, why are those people so sad and dirty?" Mom said, "They are poor, Lily. They don't have enough money to buy the things they need. We are lucky, we are not poor. We have a home, a car, clothes, food. We are rich." + +Lily and Max thought about what mom said. They felt sorry for the poor people. They wondered what they could do to help them. They decided to share some of their things with them. They took out their toys, their snacks, their books, and their hats from their bags. They asked mom and dad to stop the car near the poor people. They got out of the car and gave their things to the poor people. The poor people smiled and thanked them. They said, "You are very kind and generous. You have made us happy." + +Lily and Max felt happy too. They hugged the poor people and said, "You are welcome. We hope you have a good day." They got back in the car and put on their buckles. Mom and dad were very proud of them. They said, "You have behaved very well. You have shown compassion and kindness. You have made a difference. We love you." Lily and Max smiled and said, "We love you too." They drove to the zoo and had a wonderful time. +Tom is a strong boy. He likes to play with his ball and his bike. He has a red wallet with his name on it. He keeps his money and his picture in his wallet. + +One day, Tom goes to the park with his mom. He sees a big slide and a swing. He wants to play on them. He tells his mom, "Mom, can I play on the slide and the swing?" + +Mom says, "Yes, Tom, you can play on the slide and the swing. But be careful and don't lose your wallet. Put it in your pocket and zip it up." + +Tom says, "OK, Mom, I will be careful and not lose my wallet." He puts his wallet in his pocket and zips it up. He runs to the slide and the swing. He has fun. + +But then, he sees a mean boy. The mean boy has a big dog. The mean boy says, "Hey, you, give me your wallet. I want your money and your picture." + +Tom says, "No, you can't have my wallet. It is mine. Go away." + +The mean boy says, "No, I won't go away. I will take your wallet. My dog will bite you if you don't give it to me." + +Tom is scared. He doesn't want to give his wallet to the mean boy. He doesn't want the dog to bite him. He looks for his mom. He sees her on a bench. He calls her, "Mom, Mom, help me. The mean boy wants my wallet. His dog is big and scary." + +Mom hears Tom. She sees the mean boy and the dog. She runs to Tom. She says, "Leave my son alone. He won't give you his wallet. It is his. Go away or I will call the police." + +The mean boy sees Mom. He is afraid. He says, "OK, OK, I will go away. Don't call the police. Come on, dog, let's go." + +The mean boy and the dog run away. Tom is happy. He hugs his mom. He says, "Thank you, Mom, for saving me. You are strong and brave. I love you." + +Mom hugs Tom. She says, "You're welcome, Tom, I love you too. You are strong and brave too. You didn't give your wallet to the mean boy. You called me for help. I'm proud of you." + +Tom and Mom smile. They go back to the slide and the swing. They have fun. Tom keeps his wallet in his pocket. He zips it up. He doesn't lose it. He is happy. +Lily and Ben were twins who lived in a small house with their mom and dad. They liked to play outside, but one day it was very cold and snowy. They had to stay inside and wear warm clothes. + +"Mom, can we make a fire in the chimney?" Lily asked. "It is so cold and I want to see the flames." + +"Sorry, honey, we don't have any wood to supply the fire. We used it all last week when the storm came. We have to wait until dad comes back from the store with more wood." Mom said. + +"But mom, I'm bored. There is nothing to do inside." Ben said. + +"Why don't you read a book, or draw a picture, or play a game?" Mom suggested. + +Lily and Ben sighed. They didn't want to do any of those things. They wanted to make a fire and roast marshmallows. They looked around the house and saw some old newspapers, magazines, and cardboard boxes. They had an idea. + +"Mom, can we use these things to make a fire?" Lily asked, holding up a newspaper. + +"No, sweetie, you can't. Those things are not good for the chimney. They will make a lot of smoke and ash, and they might start a fire in the house. That is very dangerous." Mom said. + +"But mom, they are dry and they will burn. Please, can we try?" Ben begged. + +Mom shook her head. "No, you can't. You have to listen to me and be patient. Dad will be back soon with the wood. Now, please put those things away and find something else to do." + +Lily and Ben were not happy. They thought mom was being mean and unfair. They decided to disobey her and make a fire anyway. They waited until mom went to the kitchen, and then they sneaked to the chimney. They stuffed the newspapers, magazines, and cardboard boxes inside, and lit a match. They watched as the fire started to grow and crackle. + +"Wow, look at that! We did it!" Lily said. + +"Yeah, we did! It's so warm and cozy!" Ben said. + +They smiled and hugged each other. They didn't notice the smoke and ash that filled the room. They didn't hear the fire alarm that beeped. They didn't see the flames that spread to the curtains and the carpet. They didn't smell the burning smell that reached mom's nose. + +Mom ran to the living room and saw the fire. She screamed and grabbed Lily and Ben. She dragged them outside and called the fire department. She was very scared and angry. + +"Lily and Ben, what have you done? You could have burned the house down! You could have hurt yourselves and me! Why didn't you listen to me? Why did you do such a foolish thing?" Mom yelled. + +Lily and Ben started to cry. They realized they had made a big mistake. They were sorry and ashamed. + +"Mom, we're sorry. We wanted to make a fire and we didn't think it was bad. We didn't mean to cause a fire. We're sorry, mom." Lily said. + +"Mom, we're sorry. We didn't listen to you and we disobeyed you. We didn't know it was dangerous. We're sorry, mom." Ben said. + +Mom hugged them and tried to calm them down. She was glad they were safe, but she was also very disappointed. + +"I'm glad you're sorry, but sorry is not enough. You have to learn from your mistake. You have to respect me and follow my rules. You have to be careful and responsible. You have to understand that some things are not good for the chimney, and some things are not good for you. Do you understand?" Mom said. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They understood. They said they would never do it again. They said they would listen to mom and be good. They said they loved mom. + +Mom said she loved them too, but she also said they would be punished. They had to help clean the mess, and they had to stay in their room for the rest of the day. They had to think about what they had done, and how they could do better. + +Lily and Ben agreed. They were sad, but they knew they deserved it. They hoped mom would forgive them, and they hoped dad would come back soon with the wood. They hoped they could make a fire in the chimney the right way, and roast marshmallows with mom and dad. They hoped they could be happy and warm again. +Tim was a boy who did not like to sleep in his bed. He liked to sleep on the sofa, or on the floor, or in his tent. He said his bed was too big and too boring. His mom and dad tried to make him sleep in his bed, but he always managed to sneak out when they were not looking. + +One night, Tim decided to sleep in his tent in the backyard. He took his flashlight, his teddy bear, and his blanket. He said goodbye to his mom and dad and went outside. He felt very brave and happy. He set up his tent and crawled inside. He turned on his flashlight and played with his teddy bear. He did not feel sleepy at all. + +But then, he heard a loud noise. It sounded like a growl. He looked out of his tent and saw a big, black dog. The dog had sharp teeth and angry eyes. It was not a regular dog. It was a mean dog. It wanted to bite Tim. Tim was very scared. He screamed for his mom and dad, but they did not hear him. They were asleep in their bed. The dog came closer and closer to Tim's tent. Tim tried to hide, but it was too late. The dog ripped the tent and grabbed Tim. Tim felt a lot of pain. He wished he had slept in his bed. The end. +Tom and Sue are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. But they also like to peek at Mom and Dad's things. + +One day, they see a big radio on the shelf. It has many buttons and lights. They want to touch it and hear the sounds. They think Mom and Dad are not home. They climb on the chair and reach for the radio. + +But they are wrong. Mom and Dad are in the kitchen. They hear a loud noise from the radio. They run to the room and see Tom and Sue with the radio. They are angry and scared. + +"Tom! Sue! What are you doing?" Mom shouts. "That is our radio. It is not a toy. You could break it or hurt yourself. That is very stupid and naughty." + +Tom and Sue feel bad. They drop the radio and say sorry. They hug Mom and Dad and promise not to peek at their things again. Mom and Dad forgive them and tell them to be careful and listen. They put the radio back on the shelf and take Tom and Sue to the living room. They play with their toys and books and have fun. They do not peek at the radio anymore. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play outside at night. They looked at the stars and the moon and asked many questions. "Why is the moon so big and bright?" Anna asked. "How far is it from us?" Ben wondered. + +Their dad heard them and came to join them. He smiled and said, "The moon is a big ball of rock that goes around the earth. It is very far from us, but we can see it because it reflects the light of the sun. Sometimes it is full and round, and sometimes it is only a slice or a curve." + +Anna and Ben nodded and asked more questions. "Can we go to the moon?" Anna asked. "What is on the moon?" Ben asked. + +Their dad said, "Some people have gone to the moon, but it is very hard and dangerous. They need a special rocket and a suit to protect them from the cold and the air. There is not much on the moon, only dust and rocks and craters. But it is very beautiful and quiet." + +Anna and Ben thought about it and said, "We want to go to the moon someday. We want to see it for ourselves. We are brave and curious." + +Their dad hugged them and said, "I am proud of you, my little explorers. You are brave and curious, and that is good. But you also need to be careful and smart, and listen to your parents and teachers. They can help you learn more about the moon and the world. And remember, the moon is always there, even when you can't see it. It is like a friend who watches over you at night." + +Anna and Ben smiled and said, "Thank you, dad. We love you and the moon. Good night, moon. Good night, dad." They went to bed and dreamed of the moon. +Lily and Sam were going to visit their grandma. They packed their bags and waited for the taxi. They were very excited to see grandma and her big garden. + +"Taxi is here!" Sam shouted. He ran to the door and opened it. Lily followed him with her bag. The taxi driver helped them put their bags in the trunk. + +"Hello, kids. Where are you going?" the taxi driver asked. + +"We are going to grandma's house. She lives far away, in the country. She has a lot of flowers and animals. We love grandma!" Lily said. + +"That sounds nice. I hope you have a good time. Do you want to listen to some music?" the taxi driver offered. + +"Yes, please!" Sam said. He liked music. He hoped the taxi driver had some songs he knew. + +The taxi driver turned on the radio. He found a station that played children's songs. Lily and Sam sang along. They had fun in the taxi. + +The taxi driver smiled. He liked children. They were happy and loud. He was used to driving in the city, where it was noisy and busy. He enjoyed the quiet of the country. He saw green fields and blue sky. + +"Look, there is grandma's house!" Lily pointed. She saw a red roof and a white fence. She saw grandma waving at them. + +"Hello, grandma!" Lily and Sam shouted. They jumped out of the taxi and ran to hug her. + +"Hello, my darlings. I'm so glad you're here. Come in, I have a surprise for you." Grandma said. + +"What is it, grandma?" Lily and Sam asked. + +"You'll see. It's something that includes all your favorite things." Grandma said. She winked at the taxi driver. + +The taxi driver took out their bags and gave them to grandma. He thanked her for the tip and waved goodbye. + +"Have a wonderful time, kids. And thank you for the music." He said. + +He drove away, feeling happy. He liked his job. He met different people and saw different places. He wondered what surprise grandma had for Lily and Sam. He hoped it was something fun. +Ben and Sam were best friends. They liked to play with toys and make things. One day, they decided to make a rocket out of cardboard and tape. They worked hard and cut and glued and painted. They wanted to fly their rocket to the moon. + +"Look, our rocket is almost done!" Ben said. "We just need to finish the nose and the wings." + +"OK, let's do it!" Sam said. They took more cardboard and tape and added the nose and the wings to their rocket. They were very proud of their work. + +"Wow, our rocket is so big and shiny!" Ben said. "Let's go outside and launch it!" + +They carried their rocket outside and put it on the grass. They counted down from ten to one and pretended to push a button. They waited for their rocket to fly. + +But nothing happened. Their rocket just sat on the grass. It did not move or make any sound. Ben and Sam felt sad and helpless. They did not know what was wrong with their rocket. + +"Maybe our rocket is broken," Ben said. "Maybe we did something wrong." + +"Maybe our rocket is too heavy," Sam said. "Maybe we need more power." + +They looked at their rocket and tried to think of a way to fix it. They did not want to give up on their dream. + +Then they saw a girl walking by with her dog. She had long hair and a big smile. She saw their rocket and stopped to look at it. + +"Hi, I'm Mia," she said. "What are you doing?" + +"We made a rocket," Ben said. "But it won't fly." + +"We want to go to the moon," Sam said. "But we don't know how." + +Mia looked at their rocket and nodded. She had an idea. + +"Maybe you need some help," she said. "Maybe I can help you." + +She took out a string and a balloon from her backpack. She tied the string to the balloon and the other end to the rocket. She blew up the balloon and let it go. + +The balloon flew up in the air and pulled the rocket with it. The rocket soared in the sky and made a whooshing sound. Ben and Sam watched in awe and cheered. They felt happy and hopeful. They thanked Mia for her help. + +"Wow, you are so smart and kind!" Ben said. + +"Yeah, you are awesome!" Sam said. + +Mia smiled and said, "You're welcome. I like to help. And I like rockets too. Maybe we can be friends." + +Ben and Sam nodded and agreed. They invited Mia to play with them and their rocket. They had fun and learned a lot. They realized that sometimes, they need help from others to achieve their dreams. And sometimes, they can help others too. That is what friends are for. +Ben and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to run and slide and swing. They saw a shiny thing on the ground. It was a penny. + +"Look, a penny!" Ben said. "I want it!" + +"No, I saw it first!" Mia said. "It's mine!" + +They both reached for the penny. They pulled and tugged. The penny flew out of their hands. It rolled away. + +"Hey, come back!" Ben shouted. He ran after the penny. Mia ran after him. + +They did not see the big rock. Ben stumbled on the rock. He fell down. He scraped his knee. It hurt. It was rough and red. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben cried. He held his knee. + +Mia stopped. She saw Ben crying. She felt sorry for him. She forgot about the penny. + +"Are you okay, Ben?" Mia asked. She went to him. She gave him a hug. + +"I'm sorry, Mia," Ben said. "I was mean. You can have the penny." + +Mia smiled. She saw the penny near a flower. She picked it up. She gave it to Ben. + +"No, you can have it," Mia said. "You are my friend." + +Ben smiled. He took the penny. He gave it back to Mia. + +"Let's share it," Ben said. "We can buy a candy together." + +Mia nodded. She held Ben's hand. They walked to the candy store. They were happy. They were friends. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they found a big hill near a pond. They decided to roll down the hill and see who was faster. + +"Ready, set, go!" Lily shouted, and they both started to roll. They felt the wind in their hair and the grass on their skin. They laughed and screamed as they rolled faster and faster. + +But Tom did not see a big rock on the way. He hit the rock and stopped rolling. He felt a sharp pain in his arm and started to cry. + +Lily heard Tom's cry and stopped rolling too. She ran to him and saw his arm was red and swollen. She felt sorry for him and hugged him. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. Are you okay?" she asked. + +"It hurts, Lily. It hurts a lot," Tom said. + +"Let's go to the pond and wash your arm. Maybe it will feel better," Lily said. + +They walked to the pond and saw some ducks swimming in the water. The ducks were lively and quacked at them. Lily and Tom smiled and forgot their pain for a moment. + +They dipped Tom's arm in the pond and gently washed it. The water was cool and soothing. Tom felt his arm hurt less and thanked Lily. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend," he said. + +"You're welcome, Tom. I'm glad you feel better," she said. + +They learned a lesson that day. They learned to be careful when they play and to help each other when they are hurt. They also learned to enjoy the beauty of nature and the company of animals. They were happy and grateful for their friendship. +Anna and Ben like to play with water. They have a big tub in the garden. They fill it with water from the hose. They splash and laugh and have fun. + +But one day, they play too rough. Anna pushes Ben into the tub. Ben gets very wet. He is angry. He grabs the hose and sprays Anna. Anna gets very wet too. She is angry. They both yell and cry. + +Their parent hears the noise. They come to the garden. They see Anna and Ben soaking wet and upset. They are not happy. They say, "What are you doing? You are making a mess. You are wasting water. You are being mean to each other. You need to say sorry and stop this." + +Anna and Ben look at their parent. They feel bad. They know they did wrong. They say sorry to their parent. They say sorry to each other. They hug and make up. They promise to play nice. + +Their parent smiles. They say, "That's good. I'm glad you are sorry and you are friends again. But you still need to clean up the mess. And you need to change your clothes. You are soaking wet." + +Anna and Ben nod. They help their parent to empty the tub and put away the hose. They go inside and change their clothes. They are dry and warm. They are sorry and happy. They love their parent. They love each other. They learned a lesson. +Ben and Mia went to the big water place with Mom and Dad. They saw many fish and animals in the water. They liked the dolphins the most. The dolphins were gray and smooth and had a big smile. They jumped and played in the water. + +"Look, Mom, the dolphins are happy!" Mia said. + +"Yes, they are, sweetie. They are very healthy and smart animals. They can do tricks and talk to each other," Mom said. + +"Can I talk to them, too?" Ben asked. + +"Maybe you can try. But you have to be gentle and respectful. They are not toys, they are living beings," Dad said. + +Ben and Mia went closer to the glass where the dolphins were. They waved and said hello. One of the dolphins came near them and made a funny sound. Ben and Mia laughed. They felt like the dolphin was their friend. + +The dolphin moved its head up and down, as if it wanted them to do something. Ben and Mia copied the dolphin. The dolphin seemed happy. It splashed some water with its tail. Ben and Mia got wet and giggled. + +Then, the dolphin did something else. It slapped its fin on the water, making a loud noise. Ben and Mia were surprised. They looked at the dolphin. The dolphin looked at them and slapped its fin again. + +"What does it want?" Mia asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it wants us to slap, too," Ben said. + +Ben and Mia raised their hands and slapped them together. The dolphin saw them and made another funny sound. It slapped its fin again. Ben and Mia slapped their hands again. They started a game of slap with the dolphin. They had fun and laughed a lot. + +Mom and Dad watched them and smiled. They were happy to see their children have a good time with the dolphin. They thought the dolphin was very friendly and playful. They took a picture of Ben and Mia and the dolphin. They wanted to remember this special day. +Tom is a shy boy. He does not like to talk to new people. He likes to play with his toys and read his books. He has a big teddy bear that he hugs every night. + +One day, Tom goes to the park with his mom. He sees a lot of kids playing on the swings, the slide and the sandbox. He wants to join them, but he is afraid. He hopes they will be nice to him. + +He sees a girl with long hair and a pink dress. She is playing with a doll. Tom thinks she looks friendly. He walks over to her and says, "Hi, I'm Tom. Can I play with you?" + +The girl smiles and says, "Sure, I'm Lily. This is my doll, Anna. Do you have a toy?" + +Tom nods and shows her his teddy bear. He says, "This is my teddy bear, Bob. He is very soft and cuddly." + +Lily says, "He is cute. Can I hold him?" + +Tom says, "Okay, but be careful. He is my best friend." + +Lily takes Bob and hugs him. She says, "He is very nice. Can we share him?" + +Tom says, "Yes, we can share him. Do you want to play in the sandbox?" + +Lily says, "Yes, that sounds fun. Come on, let's go." + +They run to the sandbox and start to make a castle. They are having a good time. Tom is happy. He has made a new friend. + +But then, a big boy comes over. He has a mean face and a loud voice. He says, "Hey, what are you doing? This is my sandbox. Give me that teddy bear. Now!" + +Tom and Lily are scared. They do not know what to do. The big boy is a threat. He grabs Bob and pulls him away from Lily. He says, "This is mine now. Go away, or I'll hit you." + +Tom feels angry and sad. He wants his teddy bear back. He says, "No, that's not yours. That's mine. Give it back. Please." + +The big boy laughs and says, "No way. This is a baby toy. You are a baby. You don't deserve it." + +He throws Bob on the ground and kicks him. Tom and Lily gasp. They see Bob's eye fall off and his fur get dirty. They feel sorry for him. + +Tom gathers his courage. He runs to the big boy and pushes him. He says, "Stop it. You are mean. You are a bully. Leave us alone." + +The big boy is surprised. He did not expect Tom to fight back. He says, "Hey, what's your problem? You want some more?" + +He raises his fist and tries to hit Tom. But then, Tom's mom comes over. She sees what is happening. She says, "Hey, stop that. What are you doing? How dare you hurt my son and his toy?" + +She grabs the big boy by the arm and drags him away. She says, "You should be ashamed of yourself. You are a bad boy. I'm going to tell your parents." + +She takes him to the bench where his parents are sitting. She tells them what he did. They are shocked and angry. They scold him and apologize to Tom's mom. They say, "We are so sorry. He is in big trouble. We will make him say sorry and fix the teddy bear." + +They take him away. He looks scared and sorry. He says, "I'm sorry. I'm sorry." + +Tom's mom goes back to Tom and Lily. She hugs them and says, "Are you okay? I'm so proud of you, Tom. You stood up for yourself and your friend. You are very brave." + +Tom says, "Thank you, mom. I'm okay. But Bob is not. Look, he is broken." + +He picks up Bob and shows her his eye and his fur. He says, "Can you fix him, mom? Please?" + +His mom says, "Of course, I can. Don't worry. We'll go home and sew him up. He'll be good as new." + +She takes out a needle and a thread from her purse. She starts to sew Bob's eye back on. She says, "There, that's better. Now, let's clean his fur." + +She wipes Bob's fur with a wet napkin. She says, "There, that's better. Now, he is clean and soft again." + +She gives Bob back to Tom. He hugs him and says, "Thank you, mom. You are the best. I love you." + +His mom says, "I love you too, Tom. And I love Bob too. He is a very special teddy bear." + +Tom +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play together. One day, they had a plan to make a big cake for their mom. They took some flour, eggs, sugar, and butter from the kitchen and put them in a big bowl. They mixed them with a spoon and poured them into a pan. + +"Let's put the cake in the oven," Tom said. "Mom will be so happy when she sees it." + +"Wait," Lily said. "We need to add some chocolate chips. They are mom's favorite." + +Lily ran to the cupboard and grabbed a bag of chocolate chips. She opened it and poured some into the bowl. But she poured too much and the bowl overflowed. The batter spilled on the floor and the table. + +"Oh no!" Tom and Lily cried. "What a mess!" + +They heard their mom coming home. They quickly grabbed some paper towels and tried to wipe the batter. But it was sticky and hard to clean. They also forgot to turn off the oven. + +Mom opened the door and smelled something burning. She ran to the kitchen and saw the smoke and the mess. She turned off the oven and took out the pan. The cake was black and hard. + +"Tom, Lily, what happened here?" Mom asked. + +Tom and Lily looked at each other and felt sorry. They told Mom their plan and how they wanted to make her a cake. + +Mom hugged them and said, "I appreciate your plan, but you should have asked me first. Baking a cake is not easy and you need to follow a recipe. You also need to be careful with the oven and the sink. They can be dangerous. Next time, please ask me before you use the kitchen. It is important to be safe and responsible." + +Tom and Lily nodded and said, "We are sorry, Mom. We love you and we wanted to make you happy." + +Mom smiled and said, "I love you too, and I am happy that you are my children. But you need to help me clean this mess. And maybe we can make a cake together another day." + +Tom and Lily agreed and helped Mom clean the kitchen. They learned their lesson and never tried to bake a cake without Mom again. +Lily was a little girl who liked to wonder about many things. She wondered why the sky was blue, why the sun was warm, and why the stars twinkled at night. She asked her mom and dad many questions, and they tried to answer her as best as they could. + +One day, Lily saw a big bowl on the kitchen table. It was filled with colorful fruits and smelled very good. She wondered what they tasted like, and if they were as amazing as they looked. She climbed on a chair and reached for the bowl, but she was too small and the bowl was too heavy. The bowl tipped over and fell on the floor, making a loud noise and a big mess. + +Lily was scared and sad. She knew she had done something bad, and she started to cry. Her mom and dad came running to see what had happened. They saw Lily and the bowl and the fruits on the floor. They were not happy, but they were not angry either. They hugged Lily and told her that they loved her, but that she should not touch things without asking first. They explained that the fruits were for a special occasion, and that they had worked hard to get them. They said that Lily could have some fruits later, if she helped them clean up the mess. + +Lily felt sorry and ashamed. She said she was sorry and that she wanted to help. She helped her mom and dad pick up the fruits and the pieces of the bowl. She learned that some things are not for playing, and that she should respect other people's things. She also learned that her mom and dad were kind and forgiving, and that they always wanted the best for her. She thanked them for the fruits and for their love. She still wondered about many things, but she also learned to be careful and grateful. +Jen and Ben were twins. They liked to play and have fun. But they did not like to go to the mall with Mom. The mall was big and loud and boring. Mom said they had to go to buy new clothes and shoes. + +"Can we stay home, Mom?" Jen asked. + +"No, you can't. You need new clothes and shoes. You have grown so much," Mom said. + +"Can we play at the mall, Mom?" Ben asked. + +"Maybe later, if you are good. But first we have to shop," Mom said. + +Jen and Ben were not happy. They followed Mom to the mall. They walked and walked and walked. They saw many stores and people and things. But they did not see anything fun. They only saw clothes and shoes and more clothes and shoes. + +"Mom, this is terrible," Jen said. + +"Mom, can we stop?" Ben said. + +"No, we can't. We have to find your sizes and colors and styles. Then we have to pay and go home," Mom said. + +Jen and Ben were very tired and bored. They wanted to go home and play. They did not want to try on clothes and shoes. They did not want to stand in line and wait. They did not want to be at the mall. + +They saw a big sign that said "Play Area". It had a picture of a slide and a ball pit and a tunnel. It looked like fun. + +"Mom, look! Can we go there, Mom?" Jen said. + +"Mom, please! Can we go there, Mom?" Ben said. + +Mom looked at the sign. She looked at Jen and Ben. She looked at her watch. She sighed. + +"Okay, fine. You can go there for a little while. But only for a little while. Then we have to finish shopping and go home," Mom said. + +Jen and Ben were very happy. They ran to the play area. They took off their shoes and put them in a cubby. They climbed and slid and jumped and crawled. They had fun. + +Mom sat on a bench and watched them. She smiled. She was glad they were happy. She was also glad she had a secret. She had already bought their clothes and shoes online. She had them in her car. She did not tell Jen and Ben. She wanted to surprise them. She wanted to make them happy. She wanted to go home and play with them. She did not want to be at the mall either. +Mia and Leo like to pretend. They have a big box of old clothes and toys. They can be anything they want. Today, they pretend to be pirates. They wear hats and scarves and belts. They have swords and hooks and eye patches. They say "Arrr!" and "Ahoy!" and "Shiver me timbers!" + +They find a photo in the box. It is a photo of a ship. It has sails and cannons and flags. Mia and Leo think it is a pirate ship. They want to sail on it and find treasure. They put the photo on the floor and pretend it is the sea. They use a pillow as a boat and a broom as a mast. They sing pirate songs and look for islands and enemies. + +But then, something terrible happens. The photo rips. Mia and Leo hear a loud sound. They look at the photo and see a big tear. They are sad and scared. They think they broke the ship. They think they can't pretend anymore. They say "Oh no!" and "Sorry!" and "What do we do?" + +Mia and Leo's mom hears them. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees the photo and the tear. She sees Mia and Leo's faces. She knows they are upset. She hugs them and says "It's okay. It's just a photo. It's not a real ship. You can still pretend. You can use your imagination. You can fix the photo with tape. Or you can find another photo. Or you can draw your own ship. There are many ways to pretend. Pretending is fun and creative. Don't be sad. Be happy." + +Mia and Leo listen to their mom. They feel better. They smile and say "Thank you!" and "You're right!" and "We love you!" They hug their mom and say "We love pretending!" They find some tape and fix the photo. They put it back on the floor and pretend it is the sea. They use the pillow and the broom and pretend they are pirates. They say "Arrr!" and "Ahoy!" and "Shiver me timbers!" They have fun and forget about the terrible thing. They are happy. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with toys. Tom has a big truck. Sam has a small car. Tom wants Sam's car. He thinks it is better than his truck. + +"Can I have your car?" Tom asks Sam. + +"No, this is my car. You can play with your truck," Sam says. + +"But your car is rich. It has shiny wheels and a loud horn. My truck is old and dirty. I want your car," Tom says. + +He tries to grab Sam's car. Sam holds it tight. They pull and push. The car breaks. Sam is sad. Tom is angry. + +"Look what you did! You broke my car! You are a bad friend!" Sam cries. + +"I don't care. Your car was not rich. It was weak. I can replace it with a better one. I can replace you with a better friend," Tom says. + +He throws the broken car away. He walks to the other side of the playground. He sees a girl with a doll. He thinks the doll is rich. It has long hair and a pretty dress. He wants the doll. + +"Can I have your doll?" Tom asks the girl. + +The girl looks at Tom. She sees his truck. She likes his truck. She thinks it is better than her doll. + +"OK, you can have my doll. But you have to give me your truck," the girl says. + +Tom is happy. He gives his truck to the girl. He takes her doll. He thinks he is rich. He thinks he has a new friend. + +But Sam is still sad. He has no car. He has no friend. He misses his car. He misses Tom. He wishes Tom would come back. He wishes Tom would say sorry. He wishes Tom would be his friend again. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their new toy rocket. The rocket is red and shiny. It can make sounds and lights. + +One day, they decide to go to the park with their rocket. They want to launch it in the air. They pack some fuel in a bottle. The fuel is water mixed with soap. It makes bubbles. + +At the park, they find a big hill. They put the rocket on the ground and fill it with fuel. They press a button and the rocket starts to beep. + +"Ready, Sam?" Tom asks. + +"Ready, Tom!" Sam says. + +They count together. "One, two, three!" + +They step back and watch the rocket. It zooms up in the sky. It leaves a trail of bubbles behind. It makes a loud whoosh. + +"Wow!" Tom and Sam shout. "It's so high!" + +They clap and cheer. They are very happy. They love their new toy rocket. +Tom and Jen like to ride their bikes. They have red bikes with big wheels. They ride fast and have fun. + +One day, Tom's bike has a problem. His tire is flat. He cannot ride his bike. He is sad. Jen tries to help him. She says, "Don't worry, Tom. We can replace your tire. We can go to the bike shop and get a new one." + +They walk to the bike shop. They see many bikes and tires. They find a tire that fits Tom's bike. They ask the man to help them. The man is nice. He takes off the old tire and puts on the new one. He says, "There you go. Your bike is good as new. Have fun, kids." + +Tom and Jen thank the man. They pay him with their money. They are happy. They ride their bikes again. They go to the park. They see a big dog. The dog is scary. It barks and runs after them. Tom and Jen are scared. They pedal faster. They get away from the dog. They are safe. + +They find a bench. They sit and rest. They drink some water. They laugh and hug. They say, "That was a scary dog. But we are brave. We have good bikes. We have each other. We are happy." They smile and ride their bikes some more. They have fun. +Lily was very happy. Today was her birthday and she was having a party. She invited her friends from school and they came with gifts and balloons. Lily's mom made a big cake with pink frosting and sprinkles. It looked yummy. + +"Can we eat the cake now, mom?" Lily asked. + +"Not yet, sweetie. We have to sing happy birthday first. And then you can make a wish and blow the candles," mom said. + +Lily nodded and smiled. She knew what she wanted to wish for. She wanted to have a fun party with her friends and to taste the cake. She loved cake. + +Mom brought the cake to the table and everyone sang happy birthday to Lily. Lily closed her eyes and made her wish. Then she opened them and blew the candles. The candles went out and everyone clapped. + +"Yay, Lily! You did it!" mom said. "Now you can cut the cake and share it with your friends." + +Lily took a knife and cut a big slice of cake for herself. She put it on a plate and took a fork. She took a bite and tasted the cake. It was yummy. It was sweet and soft and moist. She liked the pink frosting and the sprinkles. They made the cake look pretty and taste even better. + +"Mmm, this is the best cake ever, mom. Thank you!" Lily said. + +"You're welcome, honey. I'm glad you like it. And I'm glad you're having a good time at your party," mom said. + +Lily hugged mom and then ate more cake. She looked around and saw her friends eating cake too. They were happy and laughing. Lily felt happy too. She had a fun party with her friends and a yummy cake. She had a great birthday. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play outside. They had a big ball that they could kick and throw. One day, they saw a big open field with many flowers. They ran to the field and played with the ball. + +But soon, they started to quarrel. Lily wanted to kick the ball to the flowers, but Ben wanted to throw the ball to the sky. They both wanted the ball for themselves. They pulled and pushed and shouted. They did not share or listen. + +A big cloud came over the field. It was dark and angry. It saw Lily and Ben quarreling. It did not like that. It wanted them to be nice and happy. It decided to teach them a lesson. + +The cloud made a loud noise and sent down rain and lightning. Lily and Ben were scared and wet. They dropped the ball and ran to find shelter. But they could not find any. They were alone and cold. They wished they had not quarreled. + +The cloud saw them and felt sorry. It stopped the rain and lightning. It moved away and let the sun shine. It hoped Lily and Ben would learn to be friends again. But it was too late. The ball was gone. A big dog had found it and ran away with it. Lily and Ben had lost their ball and their fun. They had nothing to play with. They were sad and sorry. + +The moral of the story is: Do not quarrel with your friends. Share and listen. Or you might lose what you love. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, Lily has a new doll. She loves her doll very much. She does not want to share her doll with anyone. + +Ben sees Lily's doll. He thinks the doll is pretty. He asks Lily, "Can I play with your doll? Please lend me your doll for a little while." + +Lily says, "No, this is my doll. You cannot play with her. Go away." + +Ben feels sad. He says, "But we are friends. Friends share things. Please be nice to me." + +Lily says, "No, I do not want to be nice. This is my doll. Go find your own toy." + +Ben goes away. He looks for another toy. He sees a ball. He picks up the ball. He wants to throw the ball in the air. But he does not see the window. He throws the ball too hard. The ball hits the window. The window breaks. The glass falls down. The glass cuts Ben's hand. Ben cries. He feels hurt. + +Lily hears Ben's cry. She runs to him. She sees the broken window. She sees the blood on Ben's hand. She feels scared. She says, "Oh no, what happened? Are you okay?" + +Ben says, "I was playing with the ball. I did not see the window. The ball broke the window. The glass cut my hand. It hurts a lot." + +Lily feels sorry. She says, "I am sorry, Ben. I should have shared my doll with you. I was not a good friend. I was selfish. Can you forgive me?" + +Ben says, "I forgive you, Lily. You are still my friend. But you should be more careful with your toys. And you should be more kind to others. Sharing is caring." + +Lily says, "You are right, Ben. Sharing is caring. I will share my doll with you. And I will help you clean your hand. And I will tell mom about the window. Maybe she can fix it." + +Ben says, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend. I am glad we are friends." + +Lily and Ben hug. They play with the doll and the ball. They are happy. They learn a lesson. They learn to share and to be kind. They learn to respect things and to be careful. They learn to say sorry and to forgive. They are good friends. +Anna and Ben are playing outside with their ball. They like to kick the ball to each other and run after it. They are having fun and feeling healthy. + +But then they hear a loud noise in the sky. It is thunder. They look up and see dark clouds. They are scared of the thunder. It makes them jump and cry. + +"Let's go inside, Ben!" Anna says. "We don't like thunder. It is too noisy and scary." + +"OK, Anna," Ben says. "But where is our ball? We need to gather our ball. We don't want to lose it." + +They look around and see their ball near a big tree. They run to the ball and pick it up. They hold it tight and run to the house. They are happy to have their ball. + +They go inside and find their mom. She hugs them and tells them not to worry. She says the thunder will go away soon and the sun will come out again. She gives them some cookies and milk. They eat and drink and feel better. + +They sit on the couch and watch some cartoons. They laugh and smile. They forget about the thunder. They are glad to be inside with their mom and their ball. They are safe and warm. They are happy. +Tim and Sam were playing in the garden. They found a big bucket of water and some twigs. They had an idea. + +"Let's pour water on the ants!" Tim said. + +"Yeah, that will be fun!" Sam agreed. + +They picked up some twigs and dipped them in the water. Then they ran to the ant hill and poured water on it. The ants ran out, wet and angry. + +"Ha ha, look at them!" Tim laughed. + +But Sam did not laugh. He felt guilty. He liked the ants. They were small and busy. He did not want to hurt them. + +"Stop, Tim, stop!" Sam said. "This is not nice. The ants are sad. They need their home." + +Tim looked at Sam. He saw that Sam was not happy. He felt guilty too. He did not mean to be mean. He just wanted to play. + +"Sorry, Sam, sorry, ants," Tim said. "We won't do it again. We will help you fix your home." + +They put down the twigs and the bucket. They found some leaves and grass and sticks. They helped the ants rebuild their hill. The ants were happy. They thanked Tim and Sam. + +Tim and Sam felt better. They learned a lesson. They decided to be kind to the ants and to all the animals. They played with the twigs and the water in a different way. They made a boat and a bridge. They had fun. +Tom and Lily were twins who loved to draw. They had many crayons and papers to make creative pictures. One day, they went to the zoo with their mom and dad. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and elephants. But their favorite was the zebra. They admired its black and white stripes and its long tail. + +"Can we draw the zebra, mom?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, sweetie. Here are some papers and crayons. You can sit on this bench and draw what you see," mom said. + +Tom and Lily were happy. They started to draw the zebra with their crayons. Tom used black and white crayons to make the stripes. Lily used pink and purple crayons to make the stripes. She also added some flowers and stars to make the zebra more pretty. + +"Look, Tom. This is my zebra. Isn't it beautiful?" Lily said, showing her picture to Tom. + +Tom looked at Lily's picture. He did not like it. He thought it was silly and wrong. He wanted his picture to be the best. + +"No, Lily. Your zebra is ugly. Zebras are not pink and purple. They are black and white. You ruined the zebra. You are not creative. You are stupid," Tom said, tearing Lily's picture in half. + +Lily was shocked and sad. She started to cry. She loved her zebra. She thought it was creative and fun. She did not understand why Tom was so mean. + +"Tom, how could you do that? That was Lily's picture. She worked hard on it. She was creative and happy. You hurt her feelings. You are not nice. You are mean," mom said, scolding Tom. + +Tom felt ashamed and sorry. He realized he was wrong. He did not want to make Lily cry. He wanted to make her smile. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I'm sorry, mom. I was mean. I did not like your zebra, but I should not have torn it. It was your picture. You can draw it however you want. You are creative and smart. Can you forgive me?" Tom said, apologizing to Lily and mom. + +Lily looked at Tom. She saw he was sincere. She wiped her tears. She smiled. + +"It's okay, Tom. I forgive you. You are my brother. I love you. Can we draw another zebra together?" Lily said, forgiving Tom and mom. + +Tom smiled back. He hugged Lily. He loved her too. He nodded. + +"Yes, Lily. We can draw another zebra together. We can use any colors we want. We can be creative and happy," Tom said, agreeing with Lily and mom. + +Mom smiled too. She was proud of Tom and Lily. She gave them new papers and crayons. They sat on the bench and drew another zebra together. They admired their zebra and each other. They had fun at the zoo. +Ben and Lily were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. They had a big pot, some spoons, and some things from the fridge. + +"Let's make soup!" said Ben. He put some water in the pot and turned on the stove. "We need some pepper to make it spicy." + +"Okay!" said Lily. She opened the cupboard and found a big jar of pepper. She tried to open it, but it was too hard. She asked Ben for help. + +Ben took the jar and twisted the lid. It was very tight. He used all his strength and finally opened it. But he was not careful. He spilled the pepper all over the floor. + +"Uh-oh!" said Ben. He saw the pepper everywhere. It made him sneeze. "Achoo!" + +Lily saw the mess and laughed. She thought it was funny. She picked up some pepper and threw it at Ben. "Pepper fight!" she shouted. + +Ben laughed too. He threw some pepper back at Lily. They had a silly pepper fight in the kitchen. They did not see their mom coming in. + +Mom saw the pepper fight and was not happy. She saw the pot on the stove and the water boiling. She turned off the stove and took the pot away. She saw the jar of pepper and the lid on the counter. She saw the pepper on the floor and on the kids. + +"What are you doing?" she asked. She was angry. "You made a big mess. You could have burned yourself. You wasted the pepper. You are in big trouble." + +Ben and Lily stopped throwing pepper. They looked at their mom and felt sorry. They knew they did something bad. They said sorry to their mom. + +Mom made them clean up the pepper. She made them tie their hair back so they would not get pepper in their eyes. She made them wash their hands and faces. She made them sit in the corner and think about what they did. + +Ben and Lily learned their lesson. They did not play with pepper again. They decided to play with something else. Something less spicy. +Tom and Lily were at the post office with their mom. They had to wait in a long line to buy some stamps. Tom and Lily were very bored. They did not like to wait and they did not care about stamps. + +"Mom, can we go now?" Tom asked. + +"Not yet, honey. We need these stamps to send some letters to grandma and grandpa. They will be happy to hear from us," mom said. + +Tom and Lily sighed. They looked around the post office. They saw some pictures on the wall. They saw some boxes and envelopes. They saw some people working and some people waiting. + +Lily saw something that caught her eye. She saw a big book on a table. The book had many colorful pages. The pages had many different stamps on them. Lily liked the stamps. They had animals and flowers and flags and cars and more. + +"Look, Tom!" Lily said. She pointed to the book. "Look at the stamps! They are so pretty!" + +Tom looked at the book. He did not think the stamps were pretty. He thought they were boring. He did not like stamps. He liked trucks and trains and planes. + +"Those are not stamps, Lily. Those are stickers. Stamps are small and white and have numbers on them. Stickers are big and bright and have pictures on them. Stickers are for kids. Stamps are for grown-ups," Tom said. + +Lily did not agree with Tom. She thought the stamps were stamps. She thought they were for everyone. She wanted to see more of them. + +"Can we look at the book, mom?" Lily asked. + +Mom smiled. She saw that Lily was interested in the stamps. She thought it was good for Lily to learn about different things. + +"Sure, sweetie. You can look at the book. But be careful. Don't touch the stamps. They are very old and rare. They belong to the post office. They are not for sale," mom said. + +Lily nodded. She was careful. She did not touch the stamps. She only looked at them. She turned the pages slowly. She saw stamps from many countries and many times. She saw stamps with birds and fish and stars and moons. She saw stamps with kings and queens and heroes and villains. She saw stamps with letters and words and shapes and colors. She was amazed. + +Tom was not amazed. He was still bored. He did not look at the stamps. He looked at his watch. He wondered how long they had to wait. He wished they could go home and play with his toys. He thought stamps were boring. He did not understand why Lily liked them. He shrugged. He guessed everyone liked different things. +Lila and Ben were playing in the park with their mom. They liked to run, slide, swing and climb. They saw some big trees with many leaves. They wanted to make a shelter with the leaves. + +They asked their mom for scissors. She gave them one pair and told them to be careful. They cut some leaves from the trees and put them on the ground. They tried to make a roof with the leaves, but the wind blew them away. + +"Oh no, our shelter is gone!" Lila said. + +"Don't worry, we can try again," Ben said. + +They cut more leaves and used some sticks to hold them together. They made a small shelter that looked like a tent. They crawled inside and pretended they were camping. + +"Look, we made a shelter!" Ben said. + +"It's cozy and warm," Lila said. + +They smiled and hugged each other. Their mom came to see their shelter. She was proud of them. + +"That's a very nice shelter, Lila and Ben," she said. "But it's time to go home now. We can come back another day and play some more." + +They nodded and said goodbye to their shelter. They packed their scissors and leaves and followed their mom. They were happy and tired. They had fun making a shelter. +Tom is a little boy who likes to play with his toys. He has a big teddy bear, a red car, and a blue ball. He likes to make noises and stories with them. But today, he cannot play with his toys. He has to lie in his bed and rest. He is sick and has a fever. + +He feels hot and tired and bored. He wants to go outside and see his friends. He wants to run and jump and laugh. He is anxious and sad. He asks his mom, "When can I play, mom? When will I feel better?" + +His mom smiles and kisses his forehead. She says, "Soon, Tom, soon. You just need to lie here and drink some water and take your medicine. The doctor said you will be better in a few days. Then you can play with your toys and your friends again. I love you, Tom. You are a brave boy." + +Tom nods and hugs his teddy bear. He says, "I love you too, mom. I will try to be brave. But I miss playing. I miss having fun. I hope the days go fast." + +His mom says, "They will, Tom, they will. And I will be here with you. We can read some books and sing some songs and tell some jokes. We can have some fun too. And when you are better, we can have a big party with cake and balloons and presents. How does that sound?" + +Tom smiles and says, "That sounds great, mom. That sounds very great. Thank you, mom. You are the best mom ever." + +His mom hugs him and says, "You are welcome, Tom. You are the best son ever." +Lily loves to dance. She dances at home, at school, and at the park. She dances with her toys, her friends, and her family. She dances when she is happy, when she is sad, and when she is bored. + +One day, Lily's mom tells her that they are going to a special place. A place where many people dance together. A place with music, lights, and costumes. Lily is eager to go. She asks her mom, "What is the place called, mom?" + +"It's called a dance show, Lily. We are going to watch a dance show. Do you want to see it?" her mom asks. + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Lily says. She jumps up and down. She claps her hands. She spins around. She can't wait to see the dance show. + +They get in the car and drive to the place. Lily sees a big sign that says "Dance Show". She sees many people going inside. She sees some people wearing colorful clothes and shiny shoes. She thinks they are the dancers. + +Lily and her mom find their seats. They sit down and wait. Lily looks around. She sees a big stage. She sees curtains, lights, and speakers. She hears music playing. She feels excited. + +The lights go dim. The curtains open. The music gets louder. The dancers come out. They dance on the stage. They dance fast and slow. They dance high and low. They dance alone and together. They dance with smiles and grace. + +Lily watches them. She likes their moves. She likes their clothes. She likes their music. She wants to dance with them. She taps her feet. She sways her hips. She waves her arms. She dances in her seat. + +Her mom sees her. She smiles. She says, "You are a good dancer, Lily. Do you like the dance show?" + +Lily nods. She says, "I love it, mom. I love to dance. Can we dance more, mom?" + +Her mom hugs her. She says, "Of course, Lily. We can dance more. We can dance anytime, anywhere. We can dance at home, at school, and at the park. We can dance with our toys, our friends, and our family. We can dance when we are happy, when we are sad, and when we are bored. We can dance because we love to dance." + +Lily smiles. She says, "Yes, mom. We love to dance. Dance, dance, dance!" +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig and water the plants. Their mom had a big patch of radishes that she grew for salads. Ben and Lily wanted to try them. + +"Can we pick a radish, mom?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, but be careful. They are very strong and spicy. You might not like them," mom said. + +Ben and Lily each pulled a radish from the ground. They were red and white and had green leaves. They looked like little balls with tails. + +"Let's taste them," Lily said. + +They bit into the radishes. They were crunchy and juicy. But they were also very strong and spicy. Ben and Lily made funny faces and spit them out. + +"Yuck! They are too strong!" Ben said. + +"They make my mouth burn!" Lily said. + +They ran to the hose and drank some water. They felt better. + +"Sorry, mom. We don't like radishes," Ben said. + +"That's okay. Radishes are not for everyone. Maybe you will like them when you are older. Do you want some carrots instead?" mom said. + +"Yes, please. We like carrots. They are sweet and orange," Lily said. + +Mom gave them some carrots from the garden. They were crunchy and sweet. Ben and Lily smiled and ate them. + +"Carrots are much better than radishes," Ben said. + +"I agree. Carrots are our favorite," Lily said. + +They thanked mom and went back to playing in the garden. They were happy. +Sara and Ben are playing with blocks in the living room. They like to build towers and bridges and houses. Sara has a lot of red blocks and Ben has a lot of blue blocks. They share some yellow and green blocks. + +"Look, Sara, I made a big bridge!" Ben says, showing his blocks to Sara. "Can you make a bridge too?" + +"Yes, I can!" Sara says, and starts to stack her red blocks. She makes a long and high bridge. She is very proud of her bridge. + +"Wow, Sara, your bridge is very nice!" Ben says. "Can I sit on your bridge?" + +"No, Ben, you can't!" Sara says. "You are too big and heavy. You will break my bridge!" + +"But I want to sit on your bridge!" Ben says. "It looks fun!" + +He tries to sit on Sara's bridge, but Sara pushes him away. Ben falls on the floor and cries. Sara's bridge falls down and the blocks scatter everywhere. + +"Ben, you are bad!" Sara says. "You ruined my bridge!" + +"Sara, you are mean!" Ben says. "You hurt me!" + +They are both angry and sad. They don't want to play with each other anymore. + +Mom hears them and comes to the living room. She sees the mess and the tears. + +"What happened here?" Mom asks. "Why are you fighting?" + +"Sara and Ben tell Mom what happened. Mom listens and hugs them. + +"I'm sorry, Sara, I didn't mean to break your bridge," Ben says. + +"I'm sorry, Ben, I didn't mean to push you," Sara says. + +They say sorry to each other and hug. Mom helps them pick up the blocks. +