diff --git "a/TinyStories_1351.txt" "b/TinyStories_1351.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1351.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +"Yes, Sam, it is! We are good builders!" Lily says. + +They want to play inside their castle, but they are hungry. They go to the kitchen and ask their mom for a snack. + +"Mom, can we have some popcorn, please?" Sam asks. + +"Sure, Sam. Popcorn is a yummy snack. But you have to share with Lily, okay?" Mom says. + +"Okay, Mom. Thank you!" Sam says. + +Mom makes some popcorn in a big bowl. She adds some butter and salt. She gives the bowl to Sam and Lily. They take the bowl and go back to their castle. + +They sit inside their castle and eat the popcorn. They share the popcorn and say thank you to each other. They enjoy the popcorn and their castle. They are happy. +Lily liked to try new things. She liked to try new games, new books, and new foods. One day, her mom gave her a peach. Lily had never seen a peach before. It was round and fuzzy and smelled sweet. + +"What is this?" Lily asked. + +"It's a peach, honey. It's a fruit. You can eat it. Do you want to try?" her mom said. + +Lily nodded. She took a bite of the peach. It was juicy and soft and tasted good. She liked it. She took another bite. But then she felt something hard in her mouth. She spit it out. It was a big brown seed. + +"What is this?" Lily asked. + +"It's a seed, honey. It's inside the peach. You can't eat it. You can plant it. Do you want to try?" her mom said. + +Lily nodded. She took the seed and went outside. She dug a hole in the dirt and put the seed in it. She covered it with more dirt and watered it. She wondered what would happen. + +"Maybe it will grow into a peach tree," her mom said. + +"Maybe it will grow into something else," Lily said. + +She thought the seed was mysterious. She liked to try new things. +Lily and Max were playing in the park. They liked to design things with pebbles. They made houses, cars, animals and flowers. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, a big boy came and kicked their pebbles. He said they were his and he wanted to play with them. Lily and Max were sad and angry. They asked him to stop and share, but he did not listen. He said he was bigger and stronger and he could do what he wanted. + +Lily and Max did not know what to do. They did not want to fight, but they did not want to lose their pebbles. They looked around and saw a park ranger. They ran to him and told him what happened. The park ranger was kind and fair. He went to the big boy and told him to apologize and give back the pebbles. He said that everyone had to respect each other and the park rules. He said that playing with pebbles was fun, but only if everyone agreed and was nice. + +The big boy was ashamed and sorry. He said he was sorry and gave back the pebbles. He asked Lily and Max if he could play with them. Lily and Max were surprised, but they forgave him and said yes. They taught him how to design things with pebbles. They became friends and had a lot of fun. + +The moral of the story is: be kind and fair to others, and they will be kind and fair to you. Sharing is better than fighting. You can make new friends if you are nice. +Ben and Mia were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. Sometimes they would dive on the grass to catch the ball before it rolled away. + +One day, it rained a lot and the park became very wet. There were puddles everywhere and the grass was muddy. Ben and Mia still wanted to play with their ball, but their mom said no. + +"It's too wet, you'll get dirty and cold. And there might be a flood if it rains more. Let's go home and play inside," mom said. + +But Ben and Mia did not listen. They snuck out of the house and ran to the park. They saw their ball floating in a big puddle. They wanted to get it back. + +"I'll get it, I'll get it!" Ben shouted. He ran towards the puddle and tried to dive for the ball. But he slipped and fell into the water. He got soaked and started to cry. + +"Mia, help me!" Ben yelled. + +Mia ran to help her brother. She was chubby and not very fast. She reached the puddle and tried to pull Ben out. But she also slipped and fell into the water. She got soaked and started to cry too. + +"Ben, Mia, where are you?" mom called. She heard their cries and saw them in the puddle. She ran to them and lifted them out of the water. She hugged them and scolded them. + +"What were you thinking? You could have been hurt or swept away by the flood. You're lucky I found you. Now let's go home and get dry and warm. And no more playing with the ball in the rain," mom said. + +Ben and Mia nodded and said sorry. They learned their lesson and never played in the park when it was wet again. They also gave their ball a hug and thanked it for not floating away. +Tom and Mia were playing in the garden. They liked to look at the flowers and the bugs. They saw a big green worm on a leaf. It was moving very slow. + +"Look, a worm!" Tom said. "Can I touch it?" + +"I don't know," Mia said. "Maybe it will bite you." + +Tom wanted to touch the worm. He thought it was cool. He reached out his hand and touched the worm. It felt soft and wet. + +"Wow, it's so funny!" Tom said. "It tickles my finger." + +Mia was curious. She wanted to touch the worm too. She reached out her hand and touched the worm. It felt soft and wet. + +"Wow, it's so funny!" Mia said. "It tickles my finger too." + +They both laughed and touched the worm. They watched it move on the leaf. It moved very slow. It moved one inch in one minute. + +"That's boring," Tom said. "It's too slow. Let's find something else to play with." + +He pulled the worm off the leaf and threw it on the ground. He ran to find another bug. + +Mia was sad. She liked the worm. She thought it was cute. She picked up the worm and put it back on the leaf. She said sorry to the worm. + +"That was not nice, Tom," Mia said. "You hurt the worm. You should be gentle with living things. They have feelings too." + +She looked at the worm. It was still moving on the leaf. It moved one inch in one minute. She smiled and watched it. + +"That's amazing," Mia said. "It's so brave. It keeps moving even when it's slow. I like the worm. It's my friend." + +She touched the worm gently and said hello. The worm wiggled and said hello back. + +Moral: Be kind and respectful to all living things. Don't judge them by their speed or appearance. You can learn from them and make friends with them. +Lily liked to read books. She had many books in her room. She liked to look at the pictures and say the words. Sometimes, she read books with her mom or dad. They helped her with the hard words. + +One night, Lily wanted to read a book before bed. She picked a book from her shelf. It was a book about monsters. Lily thought monsters were scary, but she wanted to be brave. She opened the book and saw a big, green monster with sharp teeth and claws. Lily felt frightened. She closed the book and put it under her pillow. + +She called her mom. "Mom, can you come here?" she said. + +Mom came to Lily's room. She saw Lily hiding under the covers. "What's wrong, Lily?" she asked. + +Lily peeked out. She pointed to her pillow. "There's a monster under there," she whispered. + +Mom smiled. She lifted the pillow and took out the book. She showed it to Lily. "This is not a monster, Lily. This is a book. A book can't hurt you. It's just a story. Do you want me to read it to you?" + +Lily shook her head. She did not want to read the monster book. She wanted a different book. A book that made her happy. She looked at her shelf and saw a book about bunnies. She liked bunnies. They were soft and cute. + +She reached for the book and gave it to mom. "Can we read this one?" she asked. + +Mom nodded. She put the monster book back on the shelf. She opened the bunny book and read it to Lily. Lily listened and smiled. She felt safe and cozy. She hugged mom and said, "I love you, mom." + +Mom kissed Lily and said, "I love you, too, Lily. Good night, sweetie." + +She turned off the light and left the room. Lily closed her eyes and fell asleep. She dreamed of bunnies and books. She was not frightened anymore. +Lila and Tom are playing with paper. They like to cut and fold it. They make different shapes. Lila makes a cube. She folds six squares and tapes them together. She shows Tom her cube. + +"Look, Tom, I made a cube!" Lila says. + +"Wow, Lila, that's a good cube!" Tom says. "Can I see it?" + +Lila gives Tom her cube. Tom holds it in his hands. He likes how it feels. He looks for a place to put it. He sees a box on the floor. The box has a hole on the side. The hole is the same size as the cube. + +"Hey, Lila, look at this!" Tom says. "Your cube can fit in this hole!" + +Tom tries to put the cube in the hole. He pushes and turns it. But it does not go in. He tries again. He pushes harder. But it still does not go in. + +"Why doesn't it fit?" Tom asks. "It looks like it should fit." + +Lila comes closer. She looks at the hole and the cube. She sees something. The hole is not a square. It is a rectangle. The cube is too big for the hole. + +"Tom, the hole is not a square. It is a rectangle. Your cube is too big for the hole." Lila says. + +"Oh, I see." Tom says. "The hole is longer than the cube. The cube is too short for the hole." + +Tom takes the cube out of the hole. He gives it back to Lila. He smiles. + +"Thank you for letting me see your cube, Lila. It is a very nice cube." Tom says. + +"You're welcome, Tom. Thank you for playing with me." Lila says. + +They hug and go back to cutting and folding paper. They make more shapes. They have fun. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big ball. They want to catch it. + +"Let's catch the ball!" Lily says. + +"OK!" Tom says. + +They run after the ball. The ball is fast. It rolls on the grass. It goes near a tree. Lily and Tom follow it. + +But there is a problem. The ball has a strip. The strip is red. The strip gets stuck on a branch. The ball stops. + +"Oh no!" Lily says. + +"How can we get the ball?" Tom says. + +They look at the tree. The tree is tall. They are small. They cannot reach the branch. + +They think. They have an idea. + +"Maybe we can shake the tree!" Lily says. + +"Good idea!" Tom says. + +They go to the tree. They hold the trunk. They shake it hard. They hope the ball will fall. + +They shake and shake. The branch moves. The strip loosens. The ball falls. + +"Hooray!" Lily and Tom say. + +They catch the ball. They are happy. They hug the ball. + +They play with the ball. They kick it. They throw it. They bounce it. They have fun. + +They are healthy. They are strong. They are friends. They love the park. They love the ball. They love each other. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys in the yard. They have a large van that they can sit in and pretend to drive. They also have a ball, a bike and a dog. + +One day, Tom and Sam are playing with the van. Tom wants to be the driver and Sam wants to be the passenger. They take turns to steer the wheel and make noises. They have fun. + +But then, Sam sees the ball and wants to play with it. He gets out of the van and runs to the ball. He kicks it and laughs. + +"Hey, come back!" Tom says. "We are playing with the van!" + +"No, I want to play with the ball!" Sam says. "The ball is more fun!" + +Tom is angry. He gets out of the van and runs to Sam. He tries to take the ball from him. They push and pull and shout. + +"Stop it!" their mom says. She comes out of the house and sees them fighting. She is not happy. She takes the ball and the van and puts them away. She tells Tom and Sam to sit on the steps and think about what they did. + +Tom and Sam are sad. They look at each other and feel sorry. They know they were wrong. They love each other and they love their toys. They should share and care. + +"Tom, I'm sorry I took the ball from you," Sam says. + +"Sam, I'm sorry I yelled at you," Tom says. + +They hug and say they are sorry to their mom. She smiles and gives them a kiss. She brings back the ball and the van and lets them play again. She tells them to be nice and have fun. + +Tom and Sam are happy. They play with the ball and the van together. They take turns and help each other. They make noises and laugh. They care. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom. One day, mom brings a basket of muffins for them. She says, "These are healthy muffins. They have fruits and nuts in them. You can have one each after you play." + +Anna and Ben are happy. They love muffins. They run to the slide and the swings. They have fun. But they also want to eat the muffins. They look at the basket. Mom is not watching. They have an idea. + +They sneak to the basket. They each take a muffin. They run to the bushes. They hide behind the leaves. They bite the muffins. They are yummy. They smile at each other. + +But mom sees them. She walks to the bushes. She says, "Anna, Ben, what are you doing? You are hiding with the muffins. That is not nice. You have to share with me and the other kids. And you have to eat your lunch first. Come out of the bushes." + +Anna and Ben feel sorry. They come out of the bushes. They give the muffins to mom. They say, "We are sorry, mom. We just wanted to try the muffins. They are so good. Can we have them later?" + +Mom hugs them. She says, "Yes, you can have them later. But you have to promise me to eat your lunch first. And to share with me and the other kids. OK?" + +Anna and Ben nod. They say, "OK, mom. We promise. We love you." + +Mom smiles. She says, "I love you too. Now, let's go and play some more. And then we can have the muffins together." +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big ball on the ground. It was red and blue and yellow. Lily wanted to play with the ball. + +"Look, Tom, a ball!" Lily said. "Let's kick it!" + +"OK, Lily, but we have to return it later. Maybe it belongs to someone else," Tom said. + +They kicked the ball back and forth. They had fun. But then a boy came running. He looked angry. He had an ugly face. + +"Hey, that's my ball! Give it back!" the boy shouted. + +Lily and Tom were scared. They did not want to make the boy mad. + +"Sorry, we did not know. Here is your ball," Lily said. She gave the ball to the boy. + +The boy snatched the ball. He did not say thank you. He ran away. + +Lily and Tom felt sad. They did not like the boy. He was mean and rude. + +"Let's go play something else, Lily. We don't need his ball," Tom said. + +"OK, Tom. You are a good friend," Lily said. + +They held hands and went to the swings. They forgot about the ball and the boy. They were happy again. +It was winter and very cold outside. Anna and Ben did not want to play in the snow. They wanted to stay inside and be warm. They asked their mom if they could make hot chocolate. Their mom said yes and helped them. + +They got a big pot and filled it with milk. They put it on the stove and turned it on. They waited for the milk to get hot. They got a big spoon and a bag of chocolate powder. They opened the bag and poured some powder into the spoon. They poured the powder into the pot and stirred it with the spoon. + +They smelled the chocolate and it was delicious. They got some mugs and poured the hot chocolate into them. They added some marshmallows on top. They carried the mugs to the couch and sat down. They sipped the hot chocolate and felt warm and happy. They thanked their mom for the treat. They said it was the best winter day ever. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play on the porch of Tom's house. The porch has a big box. Tom and Lily want to go inside the box. + +"Can we fit in the box?" Lily asks. + +"Let's try!" Tom says. + +They stand up and walk to the box. They lift the lid and look inside. The box is empty and dark. + +"Wow, it is big!" Lily says. + +They climb into the box and sit down. They close the lid and pretend they are in a spaceship. + +"Ready for blast off?" Tom says. + +"Yes!" Lily says. + +They make noises like rockets and stars. They have fun in the box. + +But then they hear a voice. + +"Tom, Lily, where are you?" It is Tom's mom. She is looking for them. + +Tom and Lily open the lid and peek out. They see Tom's mom on the porch. + +"Here we are, mom!" Tom says. + +"What are you doing in the box?" Tom's mom asks. + +"We are playing spaceship, mom!" Lily says. + +Tom's mom smiles. She is happy they are having fun. + +"That sounds like a fun game. But it is time for lunch. Come out of the box and wash your hands," she says. + +Tom and Lily nod. They get out of the box and follow Tom's mom inside. They are hungry and ready to eat. They leave the box on the porch. Maybe they will play spaceship again later. +Lila and Ben were playing with their toy car in the garden. They liked to make it go fast and make loud noises. But then, the car hit a big rock and broke. One wheel came off and the car would not move. + +"Oh no!" Lila cried. "Our car is broken! What will we do?" + +Ben was worried. He loved his car very much. He did not want to lose it. He looked around and saw his dad working in the shed. He had a lot of tools and things. + +"Maybe dad can repair it," he said. "Let's go and ask him." + +They ran to the shed and showed their dad the broken car. Dad smiled and took the car. + +"Don't worry, kids," he said. "I can fix this. It's not a big problem. You just need a new wheel and some glue." + +He found a spare wheel and some glue in his toolbox. He put some glue on the wheel and stuck it to the car. He waited for a few seconds and then gave the car a gentle push. It rolled smoothly on the floor. + +"Look!" he said. "Your car is good as new. Here you go." + +Lila and Ben were very happy. They hugged their dad and thanked him. + +"Thank you, dad!" they said. "You are the best! You can repair anything!" + +They took their car and went back to the garden. They continued to play with it and have fun. They were careful not to hit any more rocks. They knew their dad could repair their car, but they did not want to break it again. They loved their car very much. It was their favorite toy. It was true. +One day, a boy named Tom and a girl named Anna were playing in the park. They saw a big stick on the ground and Tom picked it up. He said, "Look, I have a weapon! I can fight anyone with this!" + +Anna said, "No, Tom, that is not a weapon. That is a stick. You should not hurt anyone with it. That is bad." + +Tom did not listen to Anna. He ran around the park and hit other kids with the stick. He said, "I am strong! I am the boss!" + +The other kids were scared and sad. They ran away from Tom. Tom felt happy and proud. + +But then, he saw a big dog coming towards him. The dog was angry and barked loudly. It wanted to bite Tom for hitting the kids. + +Tom was afraid and dropped the stick. He ran away from the dog, but the dog was faster. It caught up with Tom and jumped on him. + +Tom fell to the ground and cried. He said, "Help! Help!" + +Anna heard Tom and ran to him. She saw the dog on top of him. She was brave and picked up the stick. She said to the dog, "Go away! Leave Tom alone!" + +The dog was surprised and scared. It ran away from Anna and the stick. + +Anna helped Tom get up. She said, "Are you okay, Tom?" + +Tom said, "Yes, thank you, Anna. You saved me. You are strong and kind." + +Anna said, "You are welcome, Tom. But you should not hit anyone with the stick. That is not a weapon. That is a toy. You should play nice with the other kids. That is good." + +Tom said, "You are right, Anna. I am sorry for being bad. I will not do it again. I will share the stick with you and the other kids. We can play together and have fun." + +Anna smiled and hugged Tom. They became friends and played with the stick and the other kids. They learned that being good is better than being bad. +Tom and Mia were playing knights and dragons in the garden. Tom had a sword made of wood and Mia had a cape made of a blanket. They ran around the trees and bushes, pretending to fight and roar. + +"Tom, you are the brave knight and I am the fierce dragon. You have to remove your sword and try to catch me!" Mia said. + +"OK, Mia, but be careful. The sword is sharp and you are fast." Tom said. + +They played for a long time, until they were both tired and thirsty. They decided to take a break and sit under a big tree. They put their sword and cape on the grass and drank some water from their bottles. + +"Tom, that was fun. You are a good knight and I am a good dragon. Can we play again tomorrow?" Mia asked. + +"Sure, Mia. But we have to put away our sword and cape first. Mom and Dad will be angry if we leave them here." Tom said. + +They got up and picked up their sword and cape. They carried them to the house and put them in their toy box. Then they hugged each other and said goodbye. + +"See you tomorrow, Tom. Thank you for playing with me." Mia said. + +"See you tomorrow, Mia. You are my best friend." Tom said. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big helicopter in the sky. It is making a loud noise. + +"Look, look!" Anna says. "A helicopter!" + +"Wow!" Ben says. "It is so big and fast!" + +They run to the fence and wave at the helicopter. They hope it will see them and wave back. + +But the helicopter does not wave back. It flies lower and lower. It lands on the grass near the playground. Two people get out of the helicopter. They are wearing white clothes and carrying a big bag. + +"What are they doing?" Anna asks. + +"I don't know," Ben says. "Maybe they are here to play too." + +But the people are not here to play. They are here to help. They are doctors. They run to a boy who is lying on the ground. He is hurt. He fell from the slide and hit his head. + +The doctors are serious. They check the boy's head and put a bandage on it. They talk to the boy and his mom. They tell them they will take him to the hospital in the helicopter. + +"Is he okay?" Anna asks. + +"I hope so," Ben says. + +They watch as the doctors and the boy and his mom get back in the helicopter. The helicopter starts to make noise again. It lifts off the ground and flies away. + +"Bye, bye, helicopter!" Anna and Ben say. + +They are sad for the boy, but they are glad he has help. They hope he will get better soon. They go back to playing in the park. They are careful on the slide. They do not want to get hurt too. +Tom and Anna were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and chase each other. They also liked to look for bugs and flowers and rocks. + +One day, they found a big box near the fence. It was brown and dirty and had some words on it. They did not know what the words said, but they wanted to see what was inside the box. + +"Let's cut the box open!" Tom said. He ran to the shed and got a pair of scissors. Anna followed him with a stick. + +They went back to the box and started to cut and poke it. They made a big hole and looked inside. There were some old clothes and books and toys. They did not look very fun. + +"Maybe we can find something better," Anna said. She reached into the box and pulled out a shiny thing. It was a knife with a sharp blade. + +"Wow, look at this!" Anna said. She waved the knife in the air. "It's not ordinary, it's special!" + +"Be careful, Anna!" Tom said. "That knife can hurt you!" + +But Anna did not listen. She wanted to cut more things with the knife. She cut a flower, a leaf, a book, and a toy. She was having fun. + +Then, she cut her foot. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Anna cried. She dropped the knife and looked at her foot. There was a lot of red on it. It hurt a lot. + +Tom heard her cry and ran to her. He saw her foot and the knife and the red. He was scared. + +"Anna, Anna, are you okay?" Tom asked. He hugged her and tried to make her feel better. + +"No, no, no!" Anna sobbed. "It hurts, it hurts, it hurts!" + +Tom did not know what to do. He looked around and saw the house. He knew his mom was inside. + +"Mom, mom, help!" Tom shouted. He picked up Anna and carried her to the house. He hoped his mom could fix her foot. He hoped Anna would be okay. He wished they never found the box. He wished they never cut anything with the knife. He wished they played something else. He wished they were ordinary. +Tim and his dad are fishermen. They like to catch fish in the big water. They have a boat that they use to go fishing. But one day, their boat has a hole. Water comes in the boat and makes it sink. + +"Oh no, our boat is broken!" Tim says. + +"Don't worry, Tim. We can repair it. We need some wood and some glue and some nails," his dad says. + +They go to the shop and buy the things they need. Then they go back to their boat. They work hard to fix the hole. They put wood and glue and nails on the hole. They wait for it to dry. + +"Look, Tim. Our boat is new again!" his dad says. + +"Yay, dad! Can we go fishing now?" Tim asks. + +"Sure, Tim. Let's go fishing. Maybe we can catch a big fish today," his dad says. + +They get in their boat and sail to the big water. They throw their lines and wait for the fish. They have fun fishing together. They are happy fishermen. +Sara and Ben were playing in the sandbox. They had a bucket, a shovel and some lotion. They liked to make sand castles and pretend they were kings and queens. + +"Look, I made a big castle with a tower and a flag!" Sara said, showing Ben her creation. + +"That's nice, Sara. Can I help you?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, you can help me. Here, take some lotion and rub it on the sand. It makes it stick together better." Sara said, handing Ben the lotion bottle. + +Ben took the lotion and squeezed some on his hand. He rubbed it on the sand and started to make a wall around Sara's castle. He liked how the lotion felt on his skin. It was smooth and soft. + +"Hey, what are you doing with my lotion?" a voice said behind them. It was Lily, Sara's big sister. She was holding a towel and a sun hat. She looked angry. + +"That's my lotion! I need it for my skin. It's very dry and itchy. Give it back to me!" Lily said, snatching the lotion bottle from Ben. + +"But we were using it for our sand castles!" Sara said, trying to get the lotion back. + +"No, you can't use it for that. It's not for sand, it's for skin. You're wasting it and making a mess. Go away and leave me alone!" Lily said, pushing Sara and Ben away. + +Sara and Ben felt sad. They liked their sand castles and they liked the lotion. They didn't understand why Lily was so mean to them. They wanted to play with her, not fight with her. + +"Come on, Ben. Let's go and play somewhere else." Sara said, taking Ben's hand. + +"OK, Sara. But what about our sand castles?" Ben asked. + +"We can bury them. Then no one can ruin them or take them away. They will be safe under the sand." Sara said, picking up the shovel. + +They dug a big hole and put their sand castles inside. They covered them with more sand and patted it down. They said goodbye to their sand castles and hoped they would be happy under the sand. + +"Maybe we can make new ones tomorrow. With or without lotion." Sara said, smiling at Ben. + +"Maybe. But I still like lotion. It makes the sand stick together better." Ben said, smiling back. + +They hugged each other and walked away from the sandbox. They looked for another place to play and have fun. They were still sad, but they had each other. And that made them feel a little better. +Tom was restless. He did not want to nap. He wanted to play with his toys and run around the house. But Mom said he had to nap or he would be cranky later. + +"Please, Mom, can I stay up?" Tom asked. + +"No, Tom, you need to nap. It is good for you. You will feel better when you wake up," Mom said. + +"But I am not sleepy. I am bored. Can I read a book?" Tom said. + +Mom smiled. She knew Tom liked books. She had a special book for him. It was a dictionary. It had many words and pictures. She gave it to Tom and said, "This is a dictionary. It is a book that tells you what words mean. You can look at the words and the pictures and learn new things. But you have to mind the rules. You can only read quietly in your bed. And you have to nap after you read for a while. Do you understand?" + +Tom nodded. He was curious about the dictionary. He thanked Mom and took the book to his bed. He opened it and saw many words and pictures. He saw a word that said "apple". He knew what an apple was. It was a red fruit that was sweet and crunchy. He saw a picture of an apple next to the word. He liked apples. He turned the page and saw another word. It said "bear". He knew what a bear was. It was a big animal that was furry and growled. He saw a picture of a bear next to the word. He was a little scared of bears. He turned the page and saw another word. It said "cat". He knew what a cat was. It was a small animal that was soft and meowed. He saw a picture of a cat next to the word. He loved cats. He had a cat named Fluffy. He turned the page and saw another word. It said "dog". He knew what a dog was. It was a medium animal that was hairy and barked. He saw a picture of a dog next to the word. He liked dogs. He had a dog named Spot. He turned the page and saw another word. It said "elephant". He did not know what an elephant was. He saw a picture of an elephant next to the word. It was a huge animal that had a long nose and big ears. He was amazed by the elephant. He wanted to see an elephant in real life. He turned the page and saw another word. It said "fish". He knew what a fish was. It was a small animal that lived in water and had scales and fins. He saw a picture of a fish next to the word. He liked fish. He had a fish named Goldie. He turned the page and saw another word. It said "giraffe". He did not know what a giraffe was. He saw a picture of a giraffe next to the word. It was a tall animal that had a long neck and spots. He was fascinated by the giraffe. He wanted to touch a giraffe's neck. He turned the page and saw another word. It said "hat". He knew what a hat was. It was a thing that you wore on your head to keep warm or to look cool. He saw a picture of a hat next to the word. He liked hats. He had a hat that was blue and had a star on it. He turned the page and saw another word. It said "ice cream". He knew what ice cream was. It was a food that was cold and sweet and came in different flavors. He saw a picture of ice cream next to the word. He loved ice cream. He wanted to eat some ice cream right now. He turned the page and saw another word. It said "joke". He did not know what a joke was. He saw a picture of a joke next to the word. It was a thing that you said or did to make someone laugh. He was curious about the joke. He wanted to hear a joke and laugh. He turned the page and saw another word. It said "kite". He knew what a kite was. It was a thing that you flew in the sky with a string. He saw a picture of a kite next to the word. He liked kites. He had a kite that was red and had a tail. He turned the page and saw another word. It said "lion". He knew what a lion was. It was a big animal that was yellow and had a mane and roared. He saw a picture of a lion next to the word. He was a little afraid of lions. He turned the page and saw another word. It said "moon". He knew what a moon was. It was a thing that was round and white and shone at night. He saw a +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big truck. The truck has many boxes. The boxes have food. Tom and Mia are hungry. They want to see what is in the boxes. + +They run to the truck. They climb on the back. They open a box. They find some chips. The chips are spicy. Tom and Mia like spicy chips. They eat some. They are happy. + +But then, a man comes. The man is angry. The man is the driver of the truck. The man sees Tom and Mia. He shouts at them. + +"Hey, you! Get off my truck! You are stealing my food!" + +Tom and Mia are scared. They drop the chips. They try to run away. But the man is fast. He catches Tom. He slaps Tom on the face. Tom cries. + +"Ow! That hurts! Let me go!" + +Mia sees Tom. She is sad. She wants to help Tom. She picks up a chip. She throws it at the man. The chip hits the man on the eye. The man screams. + +"Ow! That burns! You little brat!" + +Mia grabs Tom. They jump off the truck. They run to the park. They hide behind a tree. The man does not see them. He drives away. He is still angry. + +Tom and Mia are safe. They hug each other. They are still hungry. But they do not want spicy chips anymore. They want something sweet. They go to the shop. They buy some candy. They share the candy. They are happy. They are friends. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. Today, they see a big gray bird on a tree. The bird can sing very well. Tom and Mia listen to the bird and clap their hands. They want to say hello to the bird. + +"Hello, bird!" Tom says. "You sing very nice. What is your name?" + +The bird stops singing and looks at Tom and Mia. The bird says, "My name is Ray. I am a jay. Thank you for clapping. You are very kind." + +Tom and Mia smile. They like Ray. They ask, "Do you want to play with us, Ray?" + +Ray nods. He says, "Yes, I do. But I am hungry. Do you have any food?" + +Tom and Mia think. They remember they have some toast in their backpacks. They say, "We have toast. Do you like toast, Ray?" + +Ray says, "I love toast. It is crunchy and yummy. Can I have some, please?" + +Tom and Mia share their toast with Ray. They break it into small pieces and throw it to Ray. Ray catches the toast with his beak and eats it. He says, "Mmm, this is very good. Thank you, Tom and Mia. You are very nice." + +Tom and Mia say, "You are welcome, Ray. We are happy to share with you. You are our friend." + +They play together in the park. They sing, run, and laugh. They have a lot of fun. They applaud for each other. They are very happy. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play on the beach. They made sand castles, collected shells, and chased the waves. One day, they saw a big boat on the ocean. It was white and shiny, and had many flags and people on it. + +"Wow, look at that boat!" Tom said. "It is so big and pretty. I want to go on it." + +"Me too," Lily said. "But how can we get there? We can't swim that far." + +"Maybe we can find a raft or a canoe," Tom said. "Or maybe we can ask someone to take us." + +They looked around, but they did not see any rafts or canoes. They saw a man who was fishing on a pier. He had a hat, a rod, and a bucket. + +"Excuse me, sir," Tom said. "Can you take us to that boat? We want to see it up close." + +The man looked at them and smiled. He had a kind face and a long beard. He said, "Sure, I can take you to that boat. But you have to promise me something. You have to promise me that you will not touch anything on the boat. The boat is very unique and special. It belongs to a very important person. If you touch anything, you might break it or make it dirty. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Lily nodded. They said, "We promise. We will not touch anything. We just want to look." + +"OK, then. Hop on my boat. It is not as big or as pretty as that boat, but it will get us there," the man said. He helped them get on his small boat, and started the engine. They sailed towards the big boat. + +Tom and Lily were very excited. They saw the big boat getting closer and closer. They saw the flags waving, the people smiling, and the windows shining. They wondered what was inside the boat. They wanted to see the rooms, the furniture, the toys, and the clothes. + +They reached the big boat, and the man tied his boat to it. He said, "We are here. You can look, but remember, do not touch anything. I will wait for you here. Be careful, and do not fall." + +Tom and Lily thanked him, and climbed on the big boat. They felt like they were in a dream. They walked around, and saw many things that they had never seen before. They saw a big wheel, a big bell, a big anchor, and a big flag. They saw a big door, a big window, and a big sign. The sign said, "Welcome to the Royal Yacht. This is the property of the Queen of England. Please respect her privacy and belongings." + +Tom and Lily did not know what the sign meant, but they thought it sounded important. They wanted to see more. They opened the door, and went inside. They saw a big hall, a big staircase, and a big chandelier. They saw many doors, many pictures, and many flowers. They saw a big table, a big sofa, and a big TV. They saw a big cake, a big teddy bear, and a big crown. + +Tom and Lily could not believe their eyes. They wanted to touch everything. They forgot their promise. They forgot the man. They forgot the danger. They ran towards the cake, the teddy bear, and the crown. They reached for them, but they did not see the wire. The wire was thin and long, and it was connected to an alarm. The wire was a trap. + +As soon as Tom and Lily touched the wire, the alarm went off. It was loud and scary. It made a siren sound, and a flashing light. It alerted the people on the boat, and the people on the shore. It said, "Intruders! Intruders! Someone is on the Royal Yacht. Call the police. Call the guards. Call the Queen." + +Tom and Lily were terrified. They dropped the cake, the teddy bear, and the crown. They ran towards the door, but they did not see the guard. The guard was big and strong, and he had a gun. He blocked the door, and shouted, "Stop! You are under arrest. You have trespassed on the Royal Yacht. You have violated the Queen's property. You have committed a crime." + +Tom and Lily did not know what the guard meant, but they thought it sounded bad. They wanted to escape. They looked for another way out. They saw the window, and the ocean. They thought they could jump. They ran towards the window, but they did not see the glass. The glass was thick and hard, and it was closed. It was a barrier. + +As soon as Tom and Lily hit the glass, they bounced back +Sam and Mia liked to play with their kayak in the lake. They had a big yellow kayak that their dad gave them. They put on their life jackets and paddles and got in the kayak. They felt powerful as they moved the kayak on the water. + +They saw a big rock in the middle of the lake. They wanted to go around it and see what was on the other side. They paddled faster and faster. They did not see the waves that were coming from the other side of the rock. The waves were made by a big boat that was passing by. + +The waves hit the kayak and made it shake. Sam and Mia were scared. They tried to hold on to the kayak, but it was too late. The kayak tipped over and they fell into the water. They splashed and shouted for help. + +Their dad heard them and came quickly. He was on the shore with his fishing rod. He threw the rod aside and jumped into the water. He swam to Sam and Mia and grabbed them. He pulled them to the shore and hugged them. He was glad they were wearing their life jackets. + +He told them they were brave and he was proud of them. He also told them they should be careful and watch out for waves. He said they could try the kayak again another day, but they should stay close to him. Sam and Mia nodded and said they were sorry. They were happy their dad was there and they were safe. They learned a lesson about the lake and the kayak. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play on the farm. They see a big barn. The barn is red and bright. They want to go inside. + +"Can we watch the cows?" Tom asks Sue. + +"OK, but we have to be quiet," Sue says. "The farmer is not here. He will be mad if he sees us." + +They sneak into the barn. They see many cows. The cows are black and white. They make loud noises. Tom and Sue laugh. They watch the cows eat and drink. + +But they do not see the big dog. The big dog is the farmer's dog. He guards the barn. He hears the children. He does not like strangers. He growls and barks. He runs to the barn. + +Tom and Sue hear the dog. They are scared. They try to run away. But the dog is faster. He catches them. He bites them. He hurts them. They cry and scream. + +The farmer hears the noise. He comes to the barn. He sees the dog and the children. He is very mad. He yells at them. He calls their parents. He tells them to never come back. + +Tom and Sue are in trouble. They are sad and sorry. They have to go to the doctor. They have to say sorry to the farmer. They have to stay away from the barn. They do not like the farm anymore. They do not like the dog. They do not like the bright barn. +Lily loved books. She liked to look at the pictures and hear the stories. She had many books in her room, but her favorite was the big dictionary. It had many words and letters and colors. She liked to learn new words and say them out loud. + +One day, Lily wanted to show her dictionary to her friend Tom. She was very eager to see him and share her book. She put the dictionary in her backpack and went to the park. She saw Tom playing with a ball. She ran to him and said, "Hi, Tom! I have something to show you!" + +Tom looked at Lily and smiled. He liked Lily. She was always nice and fun. He said, "Hi, Lily! What do you have?" He kicked the ball to the side and waited for Lily to open her backpack. + +Lily took out the dictionary and held it up. She said, "This is my dictionary. It has many words and letters and colors. Do you want to see?" She opened the book and pointed to a word. She said, "This is 'apple'. It is a red fruit. Do you like apples?" + +Tom looked at the dictionary and frowned. He did not like books. He thought they were boring and hard. He said, "No, I don't like apples. And I don't like books. Books are for babies. I like balls. Balls are for big kids. Give me the ball!" + +He grabbed the ball from the ground and threw it at Lily. The ball hit the dictionary and knocked it out of Lily's hands. The dictionary fell to the ground and some pages tore. Lily gasped and felt tears in her eyes. She loved her dictionary. It was her favorite book. She did not like Tom. He was mean and rude. She said, "No, Tom! You are bad! You broke my dictionary! I don't want to play with you!" + +She ran to the dictionary and picked it up. She hugged it and sobbed. She wanted to go home and fix it. She wanted to say sorry to the words and letters and colors. She did not want to see Tom again. She turned to leave, but then she had an idea. She looked at Tom and smiled. She said, "Tom, I have something to show you!" + +Tom looked at Lily and wondered. He thought she was sad and angry. He said, "What do you have?" He kicked the ball to the side and waited for Lily to show him. + +Lily took the dictionary and held it up. She said, "This is my dictionary. It has many words and letters and colors. And it has this!" She swung the book and kicked it at Tom. The book hit Tom in the face and made him fall. He cried and felt pain. He did not like the dictionary. He did not like Lily. He said, "Ow, Lily! You are bad! You hurt me! I don't want to play with you!" + +Lily laughed and said, "That's what you get for breaking my dictionary! Books are not for babies. Books are for smart kids. And balls are not for big kids. Balls are for silly kids. Goodbye, Tom!" + +She ran away with her dictionary and left Tom alone. She was happy and proud. She had taught Tom a lesson. She had used her dictionary as a weapon. She had kicked it. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play act. They act like they are animals, or pirates, or superheroes. They have fun. + +One day, they want to act like they are in a restaurant. Lily says she will be the cook, and Ben will be the customer. Ben says okay. He sits at a table and looks at a menu. Lily goes to the kitchen and puts on an apron. + +Lily comes out of the kitchen and asks Ben what he wants to order. Ben says he wants a pizza with cheese and pepperoni. Lily says okay. She goes back to the kitchen and makes a pizza with play dough and paper. She puts it in a box and brings it to Ben. + +Ben opens the box and looks at the pizza. He says it is not a real pizza. He says it is not good. He says he does not want it. He says he wants a sandwich instead. Lily gets angry. She says he cannot change his order. She says he has to eat the pizza. She says she worked hard to make it. She says it is a beautiful pizza. + +They start to argue. They yell at each other. They say mean things. They are not friends anymore. They are sad and mad. They do not want to play act anymore. They do not have fun. +Ben and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big aeroplane in the sky. It was white and shiny and made a loud noise. + +"Look, Ben, an aeroplane!" Mia said, pointing up. + +"Wow, it's so big and fast!" Ben said, watching it fly. + +They wanted to see it better, so they ran to the hill. They climbed up and sat on the grass. The aeroplane was getting smaller and smaller. + +"Where is it going?" Mia asked. + +"Maybe to another country, or to the moon, or to a fairy land," Ben said, making up stories. + +They pretended they were on the aeroplane too. They made wings with their arms and zoomed around. They laughed and had fun. + +Then they saw a man walking a dog. The dog was brown and furry and had a thick collar. It barked and wagged its tail. + +"Can we pet the dog?" Mia asked. + +"Sure, but be gentle and ask first," Ben said. + +They ran to the man and the dog. They said hello and asked if they could pet the dog. The man smiled and said yes. + +They knelt down and stroked the dog. It licked their faces and nuzzled their hands. They giggled and hugged the dog. + +"Thank you for letting us pet your dog," Mia said. + +"You're welcome, he likes children. What are your names?" the man asked. + +"I'm Mia and this is Ben. We were playing aeroplane," Mia said. + +"That sounds fun. What's your favourite thing about aeroplanes?" the man asked. + +"They can fly and go anywhere," Ben said. + +"That's true. Maybe one day you can fly on an aeroplane too," the man said. + +They nodded and smiled. They said goodbye to the man and the dog. They went back to the hill and played some more. They looked at the sky and dreamed of flying. +Lily and Ben were twins. They liked to play together. One day, their mom gave them a gift. It was a big cake with pink frosting and sprinkles. It looked tasty. + +"Wow, thank you, mom!" Lily and Ben said. They hugged their mom and ran to the table. They each took a big slice of cake and ate it. It was very tasty. + +"Can I have another slice?" Lily asked. + +"Me too!" Ben said. + +"Sure, but only one more. Then you have to share the rest with your friends," mom said. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They took another slice of cake and ate it. It was still tasty. + +But then, they saw that there was only one slice left. They both wanted it. + +"It's mine!" Lily said. + +"No, it's mine!" Ben said. + +They started to fight over the cake. They pulled and pushed and shouted. The cake fell off the plate and onto the floor. + +"Oh no!" Lily and Ben said. + +They looked at the cake. It was dirty and smashed. They felt sad and sorry. + +Mom came back and saw the mess. She was not happy. + +"What happened here?" mom asked. + +"We were fighting over the cake," Lily and Ben said. + +"Why did you do that? You had enough cake. You should have shared the last slice," mom said. + +"We know, mom. We were greedy and silly. We're sorry," Lily and Ben said. + +Mom sighed. She picked up the cake and threw it in the trash. + +"There goes your gift. It disappeared because of your fight. I hope you learned your lesson," mom said. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They hugged mom and said they were sorry again. They decided to play nicely and share their toys. They did not want to lose another gift. +Anna likes to help her mom in the kitchen. She wears a pink apron with flowers on it. She helps mom stir the soup, cut the bread, and set the table. Mom is kind and lets Anna taste the soup. It is hot and yummy. + +"Can I help you make the cake, mom?" Anna asks. She loves cake. It is sweet and soft. + +"Of course, my dear. You are a good helper," mom says. She gives Anna a big bowl and a wooden spoon. She shows Anna how to mix the flour, the eggs, and the sugar. Anna stirs hard. She makes a mess. Flour goes on her apron, on her face, and on the floor. Mom laughs. She is not angry. She thinks Anna is funny. + +"Look, mom, I am a snowman!" Anna says. She puts some flour on her nose and makes a funny face. Mom laughs again. She hugs Anna and wipes her nose. + +"You are a silly snowman, Anna. But you are also a sweet snowman. I love you very much," mom says. + +"I love you too, mom. Can we eat the cake now?" Anna asks. + +"Not yet, Anna. We have to bake it first. But we can lick the spoon. It is delicious," mom says. + +Anna and mom lick the spoon. They smile. They are happy. They like to cook together. They are a kind and funny family. +One day, Lily and Ben were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two buttons for eyes. They were very happy with their snowman. + +But then, a rude boy came by. He saw the snowman and said, "That snowman is ugly. I don't like his nose and his eyes. I will take them away." He ran to the snowman and pulled off the carrot and the buttons. He laughed and threw them away. + +Lily and Ben were very sad and angry. They shouted, "Stop! That is our snowman. You are very rude. Give us back his nose and his eyes." But the rude boy did not listen. He said, "No, I will not. I will do what I want. You can't stop me." + +Lily and Ben did not know what to do. They looked around and saw a toilet near the house. They had an idea. They ran to the toilet and filled a bucket with water. They ran back to the snowman and the rude boy. They said, "We have a surprise for you. Look at this." They threw the water on the rude boy. + +The water was very cold. The rude boy felt a chill. He started to shiver. He said, "Brrr, that is cold. What did you do?" Lily and Ben said, "We used toilet water. It is very dirty and smelly. And it will freeze on you. You will be a toilet boy. Ha ha ha." + +The rude boy realized what they did. He was very scared and ashamed. He said, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry. Please, help me. I don't want to be a toilet boy." Lily and Ben said, "You should be sorry. You were very rude. You should not take things that are not yours. You should be nice to others. If you promise to be nice, we will help you." + +The rude boy nodded. He said, "I promise, I promise. I will be nice. Please, help me." Lily and Ben felt sorry for him. They said, "OK, we will help you. But you have to give us back our snowman's nose and eyes. And you have to say sorry to him too." The rude boy agreed. He gave them back the carrot and the buttons. He said, "I'm sorry, snowman. You are not ugly. You are very nice. I will not bother you again." + +Lily and Ben fixed their snowman. They said, "Thank you, rude boy. You are not so rude anymore. You are a good boy. Maybe we can be friends." The rude boy smiled. He said, "Thank you, Lily and Ben. You are very kind. I would like to be your friend. Can we play together?" Lily and Ben nodded. They said, "Yes, we can play together. But first, let's go inside and warm up. You must be very cold." They took the rude boy inside and gave him a hot chocolate. They became friends and played happily. The snowman watched them and smiled. He was happy too. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with colorful blocks. They build towers and houses and cars with the blocks. They have fun. + +One day, Tom wants to make a big tower. He needs more blocks. He sees Mia's blocks. He has an urge to take them. He thinks Mia will not mind. + +He goes to Mia and says, "Mia, can I have some of your blocks? I want to make a big tower." + +Mia says, "No, Tom. These are my blocks. You have your own blocks. Go and use them." + +Tom feels angry. He does not listen to Mia. He waits until Mia is not looking. He takes some of her blocks and runs away. He adds them to his tower. + +Mia sees what Tom did. She feels sad and mad. She runs after Tom and says, "Tom, you are a bad friend. You took my blocks without asking. You lie to me. Give them back." + +Tom says, "No, Mia. These are my blocks now. I need them for my tower. Go away." + +Mia and Tom start to fight. They pull and push and shout. They knock down their towers and houses and cars. The blocks fall and scatter. They cry. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes and sees the mess. She asks, "What happened here? Why are you fighting?" + +Mia and Tom tell Mom what happened. Mom is not happy. She says, "Mia and Tom, you are both wrong. You should not take things that are not yours. You should not lie to your friends. You should not fight over blocks. You should share and be nice. Say sorry to each other and pick up the blocks." + +Mia and Tom feel sorry. They say sorry to each other. They hug and make up. They pick up the blocks. They decide to build something together. They have fun. +Tom and Sue were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big bird with a long neck and legs. It was an ostrich. The ostrich was in a cage near a store. The store sold animals. + +"Wow, look at that bird!" Tom said. "It is so big and funny!" + +"Can we pet it?" Sue asked. "It looks soft and nice." + +They went closer to the cage. The ostrich looked at them with big eyes. It made a loud noise. "Hrrrmmm!" + +Tom and Sue were scared. They ran away from the cage. They saw a man who worked at the store. He was wearing a hat and a coat. + +"Hello, kids," the man said. "Do you like the ostrich?" + +"No, it is scary and loud!" Tom said. + +"Why is it in a cage?" Sue asked. + +The man smiled. "The ostrich is very wise. It knows many things. It can tell the future. People pay me to ask it questions." + +Tom and Sue were curious. "Really? How does it do that?" they asked. + +The man took a coin from his pocket. "Watch this," he said. He tossed the coin in the air. He asked the ostrich, "Heads or tails?" + +The ostrich looked at the coin. It made a noise. "Hrrrmmm!" + +The coin landed on the ground. It was heads. + +"See? The ostrich was right!" the man said. "It is very smart. Do you want to try?" + +Tom and Sue nodded. They each took a coin from the man. They tossed them in the air. They asked the ostrich, "Heads or tails?" + +The ostrich looked at the coins. It made a noise. "Hrrrmmm!" + +The coins landed on the ground. They were both tails. + +"Wow! The ostrich was right again!" Tom and Sue said. They clapped their hands. + +The man laughed. "The ostrich is amazing, isn't it? Do you want to ask it something else?" + +Tom and Sue thought for a moment. They had a question. They asked the ostrich, "Can we be your friends?" + +The ostrich looked at them. It made a noise. "Hrrrmmm!" + +Then it nodded its head. It smiled. + +Tom and Sue smiled too. They were happy. They had a new friend. The ostrich was wise and kind. They gave it some food and water. They played with it. They had fun. + +The end. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and look for bugs and worms. One day, they found a big box under the dirt. It was very heavy and hard to lift. + +"What is in the box?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a secret," Tom said. + +They tried to open the box, but it was locked. They looked for a key, but they could not find one. They wondered what was inside. Maybe it was a treasure, or a toy, or a cake. + +They heard a noise behind them. It was their dog, Spot. Spot was very old and sick. He liked to sleep in the sun and eat biscuits. He saw the box and sniffed it. He barked and scratched at it. + +"Spot, stop it!" Tom said. "You will break the box!" + +But Spot did not stop. He bit the lock and broke it. The box opened. Tom and Lily looked inside. + +They saw a skeleton. It was a person, but not alive. It was dead. It had no skin, no hair, no eyes. It had bones and teeth and clothes. It was scary and ugly. + +Tom and Lily screamed. They ran away from the box. They ran to their mom and dad. They told them what they saw. + +Mom and dad were shocked. They called the police. The police came and took the box away. They said it was a crime. They said someone had killed the person and buried them in the box. They said it was a very old secret. + +Tom and Lily were sad and scared. They hugged their mom and dad. They hugged Spot. They said they did not want to play in the garden anymore. They said they wanted to stay inside and read books and draw pictures. They said they did not like secrets. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play together. Today they want to dress up as pirates. They find some old clothes and hats in the closet. They also find a string. + +"Look, Ben, we can use this string as a belt!" Sara says. She ties the string around her waist. + +"Or we can use it as a sword!" Ben says. He swings the string in the air. + +"No, Ben, that's silly. Pirates don't have string swords. They have metal swords. And they are serious, not silly." Sara says. + +"But I like to be silly. And I like to have fun. And I like to make you laugh." Ben says. He tickles Sara with the string. + +Sara laughs and tickles Ben back. They fall on the floor and giggle. + +Suddenly, they hear a loud knock on the door. They stop laughing and look at each other. + +"Who is it?" Sara asks. + +"It's Mommy. She's home from work. And she has a surprise for us." Ben says. + +They run to the door and open it. Mommy is standing there with a big smile. She is holding two boxes. + +"Hello, my little pirates. I have something for you. Do you want to see?" Mommy says. + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Sara and Ben say. + +Mommy gives them each a box. They open them and gasp. Inside are two shiny metal swords. + +"Wow! Thank you, Mommy! These are the best swords ever!" Sara and Ben say. + +"You're welcome, my loves. I saw them at the store and I thought of you. You can play with them, but be careful. And don't forget to share." Mommy says. + +Sara and Ben hug Mommy and thank her again. They run back to the closet and put on their pirate clothes and hats. They take their swords and string and go to the backyard. They pretend to sail on a ship and fight other pirates. They are serious and silly and happy. They have a lot of fun. +Sara and Ben were twins who loved to bake. They liked to make cakes, cookies, and pies with their mom. They always used a lot of sugar to make their treats sweet and yummy. One day, they ran out of sugar and mom said they had to wait for the delivery man to bring more. + +"Can we help the delivery man?" Sara asked. + +"Sure, you can help me carry the sugar bags inside," mom said. "But be careful, they are very heavy." + +Sara and Ben waited by the window, looking for the delivery truck. They saw a big yellow truck with a picture of a cake on it. They got excited and ran to the door. + +"Hello, I have a delivery for you," the delivery man said. He opened the back of the truck and took out an enormous bag of sugar. It was bigger than Sara and Ben. + +"Wow, that's a lot of sugar!" Ben said. + +"Yes, it is. I made a mistake and brought you the wrong size. This is for a bakery, not a house. But don't worry, I'll take it back and bring you a smaller one," the delivery man said. + +"But we want to bake now!" Sara said. + +"Sorry, kids, you have to wait a little longer. I'll be back soon," the delivery man said. He lifted the enormous bag of sugar and put it back in the truck. + +Sara and Ben were sad. They wanted to bake with their mom and use the enormous bag of sugar. They thought it would be fun to make a giant cake or a mountain of cookies. They watched the delivery truck drive away. + +"Maybe we can bake something else," mom said. "We still have some flour, eggs, and butter. How about we make some pancakes?" + +Sara and Ben smiled. They liked pancakes too. They followed mom to the kitchen and helped her mix the batter. They poured the batter on the pan and watched it sizzle. + +"Can we put some sugar on the pancakes?" Sara asked. + +"Of course, we have some sugar in the jar. But not too much, okay?" mom said. + +She opened the jar and gave Sara and Ben a spoon each. They sprinkled some sugar on their pancakes and took a bite. + +"Mmm, this is delicious!" Ben said. + +"Yes, it is. And you know what? I think the delivery man will be back soon with our sugar. Then we can bake more things," mom said. + +Sara and Ben nodded. They were happy. They ate their pancakes and waited for the delivery man. They hoped he would bring them a smaller bag of sugar, but not too small. They still wanted to make a lot of treats. +Lily liked to fold paper. She learned how to fold paper from her mom, who showed her how to make paper hats, paper boats, and paper planes. Lily had a lot of fun folding paper and playing with her creations. + +One day, Lily found a magazine on the table. It had many pictures of people, animals, and things. Lily thought the magazine was very pretty and wanted to fold it. She took the magazine and started to fold the pages, making different shapes and patterns. + +But mom did not like what Lily did. She saw the magazine and was angry. She said the magazine was not for folding, it was for reading. She said Lily had ruined the magazine and made a mess. She took the magazine away from Lily and threw it in the trash. + +Lily was sad and sorry. She did not mean to make mom angry or ruin the magazine. She just wanted to fold paper and have fun. She said sorry to mom and gave her a hug. + +Mom hugged Lily back and said she was sorry too. She said she should not have yelled at Lily and that she loved her very much. She said Lily was a charming and creative girl, but she had to be careful with things that did not belong to her. She said she would buy Lily some new paper and show her how to fold more things. + +Lily smiled and said thank you to mom. She said she loved her too and that she would be more careful next time. She said she was excited to fold more paper and learn new things. Mom and Lily hugged again and went to the store to buy some paper. They had a happy day folding paper together. +Sara likes to walk her dog, Spot. Spot is a big dog with brown fur and a white spot on his head. Sara holds Spot's leash and they go to the park. Spot likes to run and play with other dogs. + +But today, Spot sees a cat. Spot barks and pulls on his leash. He wants to chase the cat. Sara tries to stop him, but Spot is too strong. He drags Sara along the path. Sara is scared and cries. + +"Help! Help!" Sara shouts. + +A boy hears Sara. He is riding his bike. He sees Sara and Spot. He thinks Spot is a bad dog. He wants to be helpful. He rides his bike in front of Spot and says, "Stop! Bad dog! Stay!" + +Spot stops and looks at the boy. He is confused. He does not want to hurt the boy. He just wants to play with the cat. He sits and waits. + +Sara catches up with Spot. She is happy and relieved. She thanks the boy. She says, "You are very helpful. Thank you for stopping Spot. He is not a bad dog. He is just excited." + +The boy smiles and says, "You are welcome. I am glad you are okay. What is your name?" + +"I am Sara. And this is Spot. He is a good dog. He can do tricks. Watch. Spot, heel!" + +Spot comes to Sara's side and sits. He looks at Sara with his big eyes. He wags his tail. He is happy. + +The boy is impressed. He says, "Wow, Spot is a smart dog. He can heel. Can I pet him?" + +Sara nods and says, "Yes, you can. He likes to be petted. What is your name?" + +"I am Ben. I like dogs. Can we be friends?" + +Sara smiles and says, "Yes, we can. Do you want to play with us?" + +Ben nods and says, "Yes, I do. Let's go to the swings." + +Sara and Ben hold hands and walk to the swings. Spot follows them. He is happy. He does not care about the cat anymore. He has new friends. +Lily and Ben were playing with crayons. They liked to draw on paper, but sometimes they also drew on the wall or the floor. Mommy did not like that. She said they had to be careful and not make a mess. + +"Look, I made a mark on my hand!" Lily said, showing Ben her blue crayon. "It is like a ring. Do you want one?" + +Ben nodded. He took the red crayon and drew a circle on his hand. "Now we have rings. We are like kings and queens!" he said. + +They laughed and pretended to be royalty. They drew more marks on their arms, legs, and faces. They made crowns, stars, and flowers. They felt very happy and proud. + +But then they heard Mommy coming. She opened the door and saw them. She gasped and frowned. "What have you done?" she asked. "You have marks all over your body!" + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They knew they were in trouble. They tried to hide their crayons behind their backs. + +"We were playing, Mommy," Lily said. "We made rings and crowns and other things. They are yummy!" + +Mommy shook her head. "They are not yummy, they are naughty. You cannot draw on your body. It is not good for your skin. And you cannot draw on the wall or the floor either. It is hard to clean. You have to use paper. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They felt sorry and sad. They said they were sorry and they would not do it again. + +Mommy sighed. She was not very angry, but she was not very happy either. She took them to the bathroom and helped them wash their marks off. She gave them a hug and a kiss and told them to be more careful next time. She also gave them some paper and stickers and told them to draw on them instead. + +Lily and Ben smiled. They thanked Mommy and went back to their room. They still liked to draw, but they did not draw on their body anymore. They learned their lesson. +One day, a little boy named Tom was playing in the garden. He liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs. He found a big, long worm and picked it up. He wanted to show it to his mom. + +He wandered to the house, holding the worm in his hand. He saw his mom in the kitchen, making a cake. He ran to her and said, "Look, mom, I found a worm!" + +His mom was nervous. She did not like worms. She thought they were icky and slimy. She screamed and dropped the cake. The cake fell on the floor and made a mess. + +Tom was sad. He did not mean to scare his mom. He did not know she did not like worms. He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted to show you my worm. I think it is cool and cute." + +His mom hugged him and said, "It's okay, Tom. I'm sorry I screamed. I know you like worms, but I don't. Next time, please ask me before you show me something like that. And please put the worm back in the garden, where it belongs." + +Tom nodded and said, "Okay, mom. I will. I love you, mom." + +"I love you too, Tom," his mom said. + +They cleaned up the cake and made a new one. Tom learned to respect his mom's feelings and his mom learned to appreciate his curiosity. They both enjoyed the cake and the worm was happy in the garden. +Tom and Lily were very excited to see the parade. They put on their hats and coats and followed Mom and Dad to the big street. There were many people and cars and noises. Tom and Lily held Mom and Dad's hands so they would not get lost. + +The parade started. Tom and Lily saw big balloons and colorful floats and funny clowns and loud bands. They clapped and cheered and waved. They liked the parade very much. They saw a big elephant and a small mouse. They saw a fire truck and a police car. They saw a princess and a pirate. + +"Look, Lily, a magician!" Tom said. He pointed to a man in a black hat and a red cape. The man had a wand and a rabbit. He smiled and waved to the crowd. He said some words and tapped his hat with his wand. He pulled out a bunch of flowers. The people clapped. + +"Wow, that's amazing!" Lily said. She liked the flowers. She wanted to see more. The man said some more words and tapped his hat again. He pulled out a big cake. The people clapped louder. + +"Yummy, that looks delicious!" Tom said. He liked the cake. He wanted a slice. The man said some more words and tapped his hat a third time. He pulled out a ... nothing. He looked inside his hat. He looked confused. He looked around. He shrugged. The people laughed. + +"Where did the rabbit go?" Lily asked. She liked the rabbit. She wanted to pet it. She looked at the man. She looked at the hat. She looked at the street. She did not see the rabbit. + +"Maybe it disappeared!" Tom said. He liked the magic. He wanted to know how it worked. He looked at the man. He looked at the hat. He looked at the street. He saw something white and furry. He saw the rabbit. It was running away from the parade. + +"Look, Lily, there it is!" Tom said. He pointed to the rabbit. He let go of Mom's hand. He ran after the rabbit. He wanted to catch it. + +"Tom, wait!" Lily said. She let go of Dad's hand. She ran after Tom. She wanted to help him. + +"Tom! Lily! Stop!" Mom and Dad said. They saw Tom and Lily running away from the parade. They saw the rabbit running away from the man. They ran after Tom and Lily. They wanted to bring them back. + +The parade was very organized. But Tom and Lily were not. They disappeared from the parade. They followed the rabbit. They had an adventure. +Lily loved her kitten, Fluffy. Fluffy was soft and warm and liked to play with Lily. Sometimes, Fluffy would chase a ball of yarn or a feather. Other times, Fluffy would curl up on Lily's lap and purr. + +One day, Lily learned a new sound. She learned how to whistle. She blew air through her lips and made a high noise. She thought it was fun and tried to whistle louder and louder. + +Fluffy heard the noise and was curious. He looked at Lily and tilted his head. He wondered what Lily was doing. He walked closer to Lily and sniffed her mouth. + +"Hi, Fluffy!" Lily said. "Do you like my whistle? It is a brilliant sound. Can you whistle too?" + +Fluffy opened his mouth and tried to copy Lily. But he could not whistle. He only made a small meow. He looked at Lily and blinked. + +Lily laughed. "That's okay, Fluffy. You don't have to whistle. You can meow. I like your meow. It is a brilliant sound too. You are a brilliant kitten. I love you, Fluffy." + +She hugged Fluffy and kissed his nose. Fluffy rubbed his head against Lily and purred. He loved Lily too. They were happy. +Ben likes to play with his trumpet. He likes to make loud noises and pretend he is in a band. He blows and blows until his cheeks are big and red. He thinks his trumpet is the best toy ever. + +One day, he sees a new toy in the store. It is a shiny sword. It looks very cool and fun. Ben wants to have the sword. He asks his mom if he can buy it. His mom says no. She says the sword is too sharp and dangerous. She says he might hurt himself or someone else. She says he already has a regular toy that he loves. + +Ben is sad and angry. He does not want his regular toy. He wants the shiny sword. He thinks his mom is mean and unfair. He stomps his feet and cries. He says he hates his trumpet. + +His mom is patient and calm. She hugs him and says she loves him. She says she is sorry he is upset, but she is not going to buy him the sword. She says he should be happy with what he has. She says his trumpet is a special toy that makes beautiful music. She says he can play with his trumpet and make her happy too. + +Ben stops crying and thinks. He looks at his trumpet and remembers how much he likes it. He remembers how he can make different sounds and melodies. He remembers how his mom smiles and claps when he plays. He feels sorry for being rude and ungrateful. He says he is sorry to his mom. He says he loves his trumpet and he loves her too. + +His mom smiles and kisses him. She says she is proud of him for being a good boy. She says she loves him too. She says they can go home and play some music together. Ben agrees and nods. He picks up his trumpet and holds it close. He feels happy and lucky. He blows and blows until his cheeks are big and red. He thinks his trumpet is the best toy ever. +Sara likes to play with flowers. She picks them from the garden and puts them in a vase. She gives water to the flowers every day. She thinks they are pretty and healthy. + +One day, Sara sees a new flower in the garden. It is big and red and shiny. Sara wants to pick it and put it in her vase. She runs to the flower and reaches for it. + +"Stop!" a voice says. Sara is surprised. She looks around and sees a ladybug on the flower. The ladybug is small and black and red. "This is my home," the ladybug says. "Please do not pick my flower. It is not healthy for the flower or for me." + +Sara feels sorry. She did not know the flower was a home for the ladybug. She says, "I am sorry, ladybug. I did not want to hurt you or your flower. I just wanted to play with it. It is so pretty." + +The ladybug smiles. She says, "Thank you, Sara. You are very kind. You can play with my flower, but please do not pick it. If you pick it, it will die and I will have no home. And you will have no pretty flower in your vase." + +Sara nods. She says, "OK, ladybug. I will not pick your flower. I will just look at it and smell it and talk to you. Maybe we can be friends." + +The ladybug agrees. She says, "Yes, Sara. We can be friends. And maybe you can help me find more flowers for my home. There are many flowers in the garden. Some are big and some are small. Some are red and some are yellow. Some are healthy and some are not. We can look for the healthy ones and help them grow." + +Sara likes this idea. She says, "Yes, ladybug. Let's do that. Let's look for the healthy flowers and help them grow. And let's play together and have fun." + +Sara and the ladybug become friends. They play with the flowers and help them grow. They have fun and learn from each other. Sara still puts flowers in her vase, but only the ones that are not homes for bugs. She gives water to the flowers and the bugs every day. She thinks they are all pretty and healthy. +Lily and Ben were playing with marbles in the park. They had many marbles of different colors and sizes. They liked to roll them on the grass and see how far they went. + +"Look, Lily, I have a big blue marble. It is very shiny and smooth. Do you want to try it?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, please, Ben. It is a pretty marble. Can I roll it to that tree?" Lily said. + +"Sure, Lily. But be gentle with it. It is my favorite marble. I got it from my grandma for my birthday." Ben said. + +Lily took the big blue marble and rolled it on the grass. She was gentle with it. She wanted to make Ben happy. But the marble rolled too fast and too far. It went past the tree and into the bushes. + +"Oh no, Ben, I'm sorry. I lost your marble. It is in the bushes. I can't see it." Lily said. + +"Don't worry, Lily. It's okay. We can find it together. Come on, let's go and look for it." Ben said. + +Lily and Ben ran to the bushes. They looked for the big blue marble. They moved the leaves and the branches. They were careful not to hurt the plants or the bugs. They helped each other. + +"Look, Ben, I found it. It is here. It is still shiny and smooth." Lily said. + +"Yay, Lily, you found it. Thank you for helping me. You are a good friend. Here, you can keep it. It is a gift for you." Ben said. + +"Really, Ben? Thank you. You are a good friend too. But can we share it? We can take turns to play with it." Lily said. + +"Okay, Lily. We can share it. We can play with it together. It is more fun that way." Ben said. + +Lily and Ben hugged and smiled. They were happy. They had a big blue marble and a good friend. They went back to the grass and played with the marbles. They were gentle with them. They had a lot of fun. +Lily and Ben were playing in the living room with their toys. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. But then they heard their mom call them from the kitchen. + +"Kids, can you please help me with the laundry? I need you to bring me your dirty clothes and put them in the basket." + +Lily and Ben did not want to stop playing. They liked their toys more than the laundry. They ignored their mom and kept playing. + +Their mom called them again, louder this time. "Kids, I'm serious. Come and help me with the laundry. It's a lot of work and I need your help." + +Lily and Ben still did not listen. They thought their mom was being boring and bossy. They hid behind the couch and whispered to each other. + +"Let's not go to the laundry. Let's stay here and play. Mom can do it by herself." + +"Yeah, let's do that. Laundry is no fun. Toys are fun." + +Their mom was very frustrated. She could not believe that her kids were being so rude and lazy. She decided to teach them a lesson. She went to the living room and saw them hiding behind the couch. She smiled and said in a sweet voice. + +"Kids, I have a surprise for you. Come and see what I have for you in the laundry room." + +Lily and Ben were curious. They liked surprises. They thought their mom had changed her mind and had something fun for them. They got out from behind the couch and followed their mom to the laundry room. + +But when they got there, they did not see any surprise. They only saw a big pile of dirty clothes and a basket. Their mom pointed to the pile and said. + +"Here is your surprise. This is all the laundry that you have to do. You have to sort it by color, put it in the washer, then in the dryer, then fold it and put it away. And you have to do it all by yourselves. I'm not going to help you. Maybe this will teach you to listen to me and be more helpful." + +Lily and Ben were shocked. They did not like this surprise at all. They looked at the laundry and felt very sad and sorry. They realized that they had been very naughty and mean to their mom. They wished they had helped her when she asked them. They said to their mom. + +"Mom, we're sorry. We were wrong. We should have helped you with the laundry. We don't want to do it by ourselves. Can you please forgive us and help us?" + +Their mom saw that they were sincere and felt sorry for them too. She hugged them and said. + +"Of course I forgive you. And of course I'll help you. But you have to promise me that you'll be more respectful and helpful next time. And that you'll turn off your toys and come when I call you. OK?" + +Lily and Ben nodded and said. + +"OK, mom. We promise. We love you." + +They all smiled and hugged. Then they started to do the laundry together. They learned that it was not so bad after all. And that it was more fun to work as a team. And that they loved their mom very much. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with green grass and a swing. One day, they decided to make a fort with sticks and leaves. + +"Look, I found a long stick!" Ben said. "We can use it to support our roof." + +"Good job, Ben!" Lily said. "I have some leaves to cover the holes. Our fort will be cozy and modest." + +They worked hard to build their fort. They used more sticks and leaves, and some rocks to hold them together. They made a door and a window, and left some space inside for their toys. + +When they finished, they admired their fort. It was not very big, but it was theirs. + +"Let's go inside and play!" Lily said. "We can pretend we are explorers in the jungle." + +"Okay!" Ben said. "But first, let's thank the grass for letting us use its sticks and leaves." + +They knelt down and touched the grass gently. + +"Thank you, grass, for sharing your things with us," they said. "You are very kind and generous." + +The grass swayed in the wind, as if it nodded and smiled. Lily and Ben felt happy and proud. They crawled into their fort and played until it was time to go home. +One day, Ben and Lily went to the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like monkeys, elephants, and giraffes. But their favorite was the tiger. The tiger was big and orange, with black stripes. He had sharp teeth and claws, and a long tail. He looked mysterious and strong. + +"Mom, can we go closer to the tiger?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, but be careful and quiet. Don't scare him," mom said. + +They walked to the fence that separated them from the tiger. The tiger was lying on a rock, sunbathing. He opened his eyes and saw the children. He growled softly. + +"Wow, he's so cool!" Lily said. + +"Shh, don't talk too loud. He might get angry," Ben said. + +The tiger got up and stretched. He walked towards the fence, slowly and gracefully. He stopped in front of Ben and Lily, and looked at them with his yellow eyes. + +"Hello, tiger," Ben said. + +"Hello, children," the tiger said. + +Ben and Lily gasped. They couldn't believe the tiger could talk. + +"How can you talk?" Lily asked. + +"I can talk to anyone who is kind and respectful to me," the tiger said. + +"Are you nice or mean?" Ben asked. + +"I can be both, depending on how you treat me. If you are friendly and gentle, I will be friendly and gentle. If you are rude and noisy, I will be rude and noisy. If you try to hurt me, I will hurt you back. That's how I survive in the wild," the tiger said. + +"That makes sense," Ben said. + +"So, what do you want from me?" the tiger asked. + +"We just want to see you and learn about you. You are so amazing and mysterious," Lily said. + +"Thank you. You are very curious and brave. I like that. But you should also be careful. Not all animals are like me. Some are more dangerous and less friendly. You should always yield to them, and not bother them. Do you know what yield means?" the tiger asked. + +"It means to let them go first, and not argue with them," Ben said. + +"Very good. That's a smart way to avoid trouble. Do you want to hear a story about how I learned to yield?" the tiger asked. + +"Yes, please!" Ben and Lily said. + +"Okay, then. Listen carefully. Once, when I was a cub, I lived with my mother and my siblings in the jungle. We had a lot of fun, playing and hunting and exploring. But we also had to be careful, because there were other animals who wanted to eat us or take our territory. One day, we met a big and scary animal. Do you know what it was?" the tiger asked. + +Ben and Lily shook their heads. + +"It was a rhino. A rhino is a huge animal, with thick skin and a horn on its nose. It can run very fast and charge at anything that annoys it. It can hurt even a tiger with its horn. Do you want to know what happened?" the tiger asked. + +"Yes, please!" Ben and Lily said. + +"Okay, then. Listen carefully. My mother saw the rhino and told us to hide behind a bush. She said we had to yield to the rhino, and not make any noise or movement. She said the rhino was not our enemy, but our neighbor. He had his own space, and we had ours. We had to respect that, and not bother him. But I was young and foolish, and I didn't listen to my mother. I wanted to see the rhino up close, and maybe even touch his horn. I thought it would be fun and exciting. So I sneaked out of the bush, and crept towards the rhino. Do you want to know what happened?" the tiger asked. + +"Yes, please!" Ben and Lily said. + +"Okay, then. Listen carefully. The rhino saw me and got angry. He snorted and stamped his feet. He lowered his head and charged at me. I was scared and tried to run away, but he was faster and stronger. He caught me with his horn and tossed me in the air. I landed on the ground, hurt and bleeding. I cried for my mother. She came running and fought the rhino. She bit his leg and scratched his face. She made him leave me alone. She saved me, but she also got hurt. She was brave and fierce, but she also paid a price. She scolded me and told me to never do that again. She said I was lucky to be alive, and that I had to learn to yield to the rhino, and to other animals who could harm me. She said that was the way of the jungle, and the way of life +Lily and Ben were playing with their toy train. They liked to make it go fast and slow, and make noises like "choo-choo" and "beep-beep". They also liked to pretend that the train was going to different places, like the zoo, the park, or the moon. + +One day, they decided to make the train go to the moon. They put some pillows and blankets on the floor to make a rocket. They put the train inside the rocket and counted down. "Three, two, one, blast off!" they shouted, and lifted the rocket up. + +But as they lifted the rocket, they heard a loud snap. The train had broken. The front part came off, and the back part stayed in the rocket. Lily and Ben looked at the train in shock. They saw some steam coming out of the front part, and some sparks coming out of the back part. The train looked weird and scary. + +"Uh-oh," Lily said. "What did we do?" + +"I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe we made it go too fast." + +They put the rocket down and tried to fix the train. They pushed the parts together, but they did not stick. They twisted and turned them, but they did not fit. They tapped and shook them, but they did not work. + +They started to cry. They loved their train, and they did not want it to be broken. They did not know how to make it better. + +"Mommy, Daddy, help!" they called. "Our train is broken!" + +Their parents came to see what was wrong. They saw the broken train and the steam and the sparks. They saw the sad faces of Lily and Ben. + +"Oh, no," their mom said. "What happened?" + +"We were playing with the train," Lily said. "We wanted to go to the moon, but the train snapped and steamed and sparked. It looks weird and we can't fix it." + +Their dad picked up the train and examined it. He saw that the wires and the batteries had come loose and caused the problem. He smiled and said, "Don't worry, kids. I can fix it. It's not a big deal. It's just a toy." + +He took the train to his workshop and got some tools. He reconnected the wires and the batteries, and glued the parts together. He tested the train and made sure it worked. He brought it back to Lily and Ben and said, "Here you go. Your train is good as new. You can play with it again." + +Lily and Ben were overjoyed. They hugged their dad and thanked him. They hugged their train and kissed it. They put it back in the rocket and said, "Let's go to the moon again!" + +They counted down and lifted the rocket up. The train made noises like "choo-choo" and "beep-beep". It did not snap or steam or spark. It looked normal and happy. + +Lily and Ben smiled and said, "We love our train. It's the best toy ever." +Tim and Sam are playing with their toy rockets in the backyard. They like to make them fly in the air and pretend they are missiles. They have a lot of fun making noises and chasing each other. + +"Look, Tim, I have a big missile!" Sam says, holding a long and shiny rocket. "It can go very fast and far!" + +"Wow, that is a cool missile, Sam!" Tim says, admiring the rocket. "Can I try it?" + +"Sure, Tim, you can try it. But be careful, it is very powerful!" Sam says, handing the rocket to Tim. + +Tim takes the rocket and runs to the other side of the yard. He aims it at the sky and pushes the button. The rocket makes a loud sound and shoots up in the air. Tim and Sam watch it with excitement. + +But then, something goes wrong. The rocket does not come down. It keeps going higher and higher, until it disappears behind the clouds. + +"Oh no, Tim, you lost my missile!" Sam says, feeling sad and angry. "That was my favorite toy!" + +"I'm sorry, Sam, I didn't mean to lose it!" Tim says, feeling sorry and scared. "Maybe it will come back!" + +They wait and wait, but the rocket does not come back. The sun is setting and the sky is getting dark. Tim and Sam are getting cold and hungry. + +"Let's go inside, Tim," Sam says, feeling tired and bored. "Maybe we can find another toy to play with." + +"Okay, Sam," Tim says, feeling hopeful and friendly. "Maybe we can make a new missile with some paper and tape." + +They go inside the house and look for some paper and tape. They try to make a new missile, but it is not the same as the old one. It is not shiny or long or powerful. It is just paper and tape. + +They sigh and look out the window. They wonder where their old missile is. Maybe it is still flying in the sky. Maybe it is in space. Maybe it is on the moon. + +They wish they could see it again. They miss their cool missile. +Ben and Sam are brothers. They like to travel with their dad. Dad has a big car. He puts a rod in the car. The rod is for fishing. + +They drive to a lake. The lake is blue and shiny. There are many fish in the lake. Dad says, "We can catch some fish for dinner. Do you want to try?" + +Ben and Sam nod. They are excited. Dad gives them each a rod. He shows them how to put a worm on the hook. He says, "Be careful. The hook is sharp. It can hurt you." + +Ben and Sam throw their rods in the water. They wait for a fish to bite. They watch the water. They see bubbles and ripples. They hear birds and frogs. + +Suddenly, Ben feels a tug on his rod. He says, "I got one! I got one!" He pulls his rod. He sees a big fish on his hook. He is happy. He says, "Look, dad! Look, Sam! I caught a fish!" + +Dad smiles. He says, "Good job, Ben! That is a fine fish. You are a good fisher. Let me help you take it off the hook." + +Sam claps. He says, "Wow, Ben! That is a fine fish. I want to catch one too." He looks at his rod. He hopes a fish will bite soon. He says, "Come on, fish. Come on." +Lily was a little girl who loved to play with her dog, Max. Max was a big, brown dog who liked to run and jump and lick Lily's face. One day, Max hurt his paw when he stepped on a sharp rock. He cried and limped and looked very sad. + +Lily saw Max's paw and felt sorry for him. She ran to her mom and said, "Mom, Max is hurt! He has a boo-boo on his paw! Can you help him?" Mom nodded and followed Lily to Max. She looked at his paw and said, "Poor Max, he has a cut. We need to clean it and put a band-aid on it. Then he will heal and feel better." + +Mom got some water and a cloth and a band-aid. She gently washed Max's paw and dried it. Then she wrapped the band-aid around it and gave Max a hug. "There, Max, you are a brave dog. You will heal soon. Do you want some food?" Max wagged his tail and licked Mom's face. He was hungry and happy. + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Mom, for helping Max. He is my best friend. I love him very much." Mom smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. You are a good girl. You love and care for Max. He is lucky to have you." Lily hugged Mom and said, "I am lucky to have you and Max. You are my family. I love you very much." Mom hugged Lily and said, "I love you too, Lily. You are my family. We are all lucky to have each other." Then they gave Max some food and played with him until he fell asleep. +Tommy loves books. He likes to look at the pictures and hear the stories. He has many books in his room. They are on a big bookcase. The bookcase is very tall and has many shelves. + +One day, Tommy wants to read a new book. He sees it on the top shelf of the bookcase. He thinks it is about dinosaurs. He likes dinosaurs. He wants to get the book. But he is too small. He cannot reach the top shelf. + +He tries to climb the bookcase. He puts his feet on the lower shelves. He holds the sides of the bookcase. He goes up and up. He is almost at the top. He stretches his hand to get the book. But he slips. He falls down. He hits the floor. He cries. + +Mommy hears Tommy cry. She runs to his room. She sees him on the floor. She sees the bookcase. She sees the book. She hugs Tommy. She asks him what happened. Tommy tells her. He says he wanted the book. He says he tried to climb the bookcase. He says he fell down. + +Mommy says, "Oh, Tommy, you should not climb the bookcase. It is dangerous. You could hurt yourself. You could make the bookcase fall. You could break the books. If you want a book, you should ask me. I can help you. I can get the book for you." + +She picks up Tommy. She takes him to the couch. She gets the book. She reads it to him. It is about dinosaurs. Tommy likes it. He smiles. He says, "Thank you, Mommy. I'm sorry I climbed the bookcase. I won't do it again. I love you." + +Mommy says, "I love you too, Tommy. I'm glad you are okay. I'm proud of you for liking books. Books are good. They teach you things. They make you happy. But you have to be careful. You have to be safe. You have to ask for help. Then you can enjoy the books. Then you can be successful." +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their cart. Their cart is red and has four wheels. They can put toys and books in their cart and push it around the yard. + +One day, they see a big dog in the yard. The dog is brown and has a long tail. The dog runs to their cart and sniffs it. He likes the toys and books. He grabs one toy with his teeth and runs away. + +Anna and Ben are very sad. They want their toy back. They run after the dog and shout, "Stop! Stop! Give us our toy!" + +But the dog is too fast. He jumps over the fence and disappears. Anna and Ben can't catch him. They sit on the ground and weep. They weep loud and hard. + +Mom hears them and comes out. She sees them crying and hugs them. She says, "What's wrong, my loves? Why are you weeping?" + +Anna and Ben tell her about the dog and the toy. Mom says, "I'm sorry, my loves. That was a bad dog. He should not take your toy. But don't weep. We can find another toy for you. Come, let's go inside and have a snack. Maybe we can make a new toy with some paper and crayons. Would you like that?" + +Anna and Ben nod. They wipe their tears and smile. They are still sad, but they feel better. They take their cart and follow Mom inside. They are ready to have some fun. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toy trucks and cars. They have many trucks and cars of different colors and sizes. They make roads and bridges with blocks and books. + +One day, they find a big cloth in the closet. It is blue and soft. They think it is interesting. They want to use it for their game. + +"Look, Sam, this cloth is like a lake!" Tim says. He spreads the cloth on the floor. + +"Wow, Tim, you are right! It is a big lake!" Sam says. He likes the idea. + +They get their trucks and cars and put them on the cloth. They pretend that the trucks and cars are boats and ships. They make noises and stories. + +"Beep beep! I am a truck boat. I can load and unload things on the lake!" Tim says. He moves his truck boat on the cloth. + +"Vroom vroom! I am a car ship. I can go fast and explore the lake!" Sam says. He moves his car ship on the cloth. + +They have fun with their cloth lake. They play for a long time. They are happy. +Sara and Ben are twins who love to play at the beach. They like to swim, build sand castles and watch the surf. The surf is the big water that moves up and down and makes noise. + +One day, they go to the beach with their mom and dad. Mom and dad order some food from a truck. They order hot dogs, fries and juice. Sara and Ben are very hungry and excited. + +Mom and dad give Sara and Ben their food and tell them to share. Sara gets a hot dog and Ben gets fries. But Sara wants fries too and Ben wants a hot dog too. They start to fight and grab each other's food. + +Mom and dad are not happy. They tell Sara and Ben to stop fighting and be fair. Fair means to give and take the same. They say that Sara and Ben can trade some of their food if they want, but they have to ask nicely and say please and thank you. + +Sara and Ben listen to mom and dad. They say sorry to each other and ask if they can trade some of their food. Sara gives Ben half of her hot dog and Ben gives Sara half of his fries. They say please and thank you and smile. + +Sara and Ben enjoy their food and feel good. They learn that being fair is better than fighting. They finish their food and go back to play at the surf. They have fun and hug mom and dad. Mom and dad are proud of Sara and Ben. They say that Sara and Ben are good twins who know how to share. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in the living room. Sara has a doll and Ben has a car. They make noises and pretend to have fun. + +One day, Mom comes home from work. She is tired and hungry. She sees Sara and Ben playing. She smiles and says, "Hello, my adorable children. How was your day?" + +Sara and Ben run to Mom and hug her. They say, "We had a good day, Mom. We played with our toys. Look, this is my doll and this is his car." + +Mom nods and says, "They are very nice toys. I'm glad you had fun. Do you want to help me make dinner?" + +Sara and Ben nod and say, "Yes, Mom. We want to help you. What can we do?" + +Mom says, "You can set the table. Take the plates and the forks and the spoons and put them on the table. Be careful, don't drop them." + +Sara and Ben say, "OK, Mom. We can do that." They go to the kitchen and take the plates and the forks and the spoons. They carry them to the table and put them on the table. They are careful, they don't drop them. + +Mom notices how well they work. She is proud and happy. She says, "Thank you, Sara and Ben. You are very helpful. You are the best children in the world." + +Sara and Ben smile and say, "You're welcome, Mom. You are the best mom in the world." + +They hug Mom and sit down to eat dinner. They talk and laugh and enjoy their food. They are a happy family. +Tom was an adventurous boy who liked to explore new things. One day, he saw a big shelf in his room that had many books and toys on it. He wanted to see what was on the top of the shelf, so he climbed on a chair and reached for it. + +But he was not careful enough, and he knocked down a big book that fell on his head. "Ow!" he cried, rubbing his head. He looked at the book and saw that it had a picture of a lion on the cover. He was curious about the lion, so he opened the book and started to look at the pages. + +He saw that the lion had a big mane, sharp teeth, and yellow eyes. He thought the lion looked scary, but also cool. He wanted to touch the lion, so he put his finger on the picture. But he was surprised when the lion moved and bit his finger. "Ow!" he cried again, pulling his finger away. He looked at the lion and saw that it was not a picture, but a pop-up lion that came out of the book. + +"Roar!" the lion said, looking at Tom. Tom was scared and dropped the book. He ran to his mom, who was in the kitchen. "Mom, mom, there is a lion in my book and it bit me!" he said, showing her his finger. + +"Let me see, honey," his mom said, taking his finger. She saw that it had a small red mark, but it was not bleeding. "It's okay, Tom, it's just a paper lion. It can't hurt you. It was just playing with you. You are very brave and adventurous to look at a book about lions. But next time, be more careful when you climb on the shelf, okay?" + +"Okay, mom," Tom said, feeling better. He hugged his mom and said, "I love you, mom." + +"I love you too, Tom," his mom said, smiling. She kissed his finger and said, "Now, do you want to read the book with me and learn more about lions?" + +"Yes, mom, I do," Tom said, nodding. He took the book and went with his mom to the couch. They read the book together and had fun. Tom learned that lions were not only scary, but also strong, smart, and friendly. He still liked to explore new things, but he also learned to be more careful and respectful. He was an adventurous boy, but also a good boy. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tent. There are many people inside. They hear music and clapping. + +"Let's go see!" Lila says. + +"OK!" Tom says. + +They run to the tent. They see a man with a funny hat and a long nose. He is talking to the people. He says he can do magic. He shows them a flower. He says he can make it dance. + +"Wow!" Lila and Tom say. + +The man puts the flower on a table. He waves his hand. The flower starts to move. It spins and bobs. The people clap and laugh. + +"Can I try?" Lila asks. + +"Sure, little girl. Come here." The man says. + +Lila goes to the table. She touches the flower. It feels fake. It is made of plastic. She sees a wire under the table. The wire is connected to a switch. The man is pressing the switch to make the flower move. + +"That's not magic. That's a trick." Lila says. + +The man looks angry. He grabs Lila's hand. He squeezes it hard. Lila feels pain. She cries. + +"Let go of her!" Tom shouts. + +He runs to the table. He kicks the man's leg. The man falls down. He drops Lila's hand. Lila runs to Tom. They hug. + +"Are you OK?" Tom asks. + +"Yes, thank you. You are brave." Lila says. + +The people see what happened. They boo and hiss at the man. They call him a liar and a cheat. They leave the tent. + +Lila and Tom also leave the tent. They go back to the park. They forget about the man and the fake flower. They play and dance. They are happy. +Lily was very excited. It was her birthday and she had a big present waiting for her. She wondered what it could be. Maybe a doll, or a book, or a puzzle. She hoped it was something fun and pretty. + +She ran to the living room, where her mom and dad were smiling. They said, "Happy birthday, Lily! We have a special present for you. But first, you have to listen to a story." + +Lily loved stories, so she nodded and sat on the couch. Her mom and dad told her a story about a brave princess who had a powerful magic ring. The ring could make her fly, or turn invisible, or talk to animals. The princess used the ring to help her friends and fight the bad guys. + +Lily listened with wide eyes and asked many questions. She wished she had a magic ring like the princess. She wondered if the present was a ring. She looked at the big box and felt curious. + +When the story was over, her mom and dad said, "Now, you can open your present. We hope you like it. It's something very special and powerful, just like you." + +Lily thanked them and tore the paper off the box. Inside, she saw a shiny silver ring with a blue stone. She gasped and smiled. It was the same ring as the princess! She put it on her finger and felt a warm tingling. + +She looked at her mom and dad and said, "Wow! Thank you so much! This is the best present ever! Is it really magic?" + +Her mom and dad winked and said, "Why don't you try it and see?" +Tim and Lily were playing in the yard. They liked to run and jump and catch the ball. They saw a big gate at the end of the yard. It was open a little bit. + +"Let's go see what's behind the gate," Tim said. + +"OK, but we have to be quick. Mom said not to go out of the yard," Lily said. + +They ran to the gate and pushed it open. Behind the gate, they saw a big farm. There were cows and pigs and chickens. They also saw a big red barn. + +"Wow, look at all the animals!" Tim said. + +"Maybe they have some tasty food for us," Lily said. + +They walked to the barn and peeked inside. They saw a big pile of corn and apples. They were hungry, so they took some and ate them. + +"Yum, this is so tasty!" Tim said. + +"Shh, I hear someone coming," Lily said. + +They hid behind the hay. They saw a man with a big hat and a big dog. The man looked angry. The dog looked mean. + +"Who's been eating my corn and apples?" the man shouted. + +He saw the gate was open. He saw the ball on the ground. He saw the footprints in the dirt. + +"Someone's been in my barn!" he said. + +He whistled and the dog ran to him. He pointed to the hay. + +"Go get them, boy!" he said. + +The dog barked and ran to the hay. He smelled Tim and Lily. He jumped on them and bit them. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tim and Lily cried. + +They tried to run, but the dog was too fast. He caught them and dragged them to the man. + +The man grabbed them and yelled at them. + +"You little thieves! You've been stealing my food! I'll teach you a lesson!" he said. + +He took them to his truck and locked them in. He drove away with them. + +Tim and Lily were scared and sad. They wished they had never gone to the gate. They wished they had stayed in the yard. They wished they had listened to Mom. +Lila and Tom like to jog with their dog, Rex. They jog in the park every day. Rex is a big and helpful dog. He can fetch a ball, carry a bag, and scare away bad cats. + +One day, Lila and Tom see a big pile of leaves in the park. They want to play in the leaves. They run to the pile and jump in. Rex follows them and barks. He likes to play in the leaves too. + +But then, they smell something bad. They look around and see a rotten apple in the leaves. It is brown and soft and has worms in it. Lila and Tom say, "Yuck!" They do not like rotten things. They get out of the leaves and run away. + +Rex sees the rotten apple and sniffs it. He thinks it is a good snack. He picks it up with his mouth and eats it. He does not mind the worms. He likes rotten things. + +Lila and Tom see Rex eating the rotten apple and say, "No, Rex! That is not good for you! That will make you sick!" They try to take the apple away from Rex, but he growls and runs away. He does not want to share his snack. + +Lila and Tom chase Rex and call him. They want to help him. They are worried about him. They love their dog. Rex loves them too, but he loves the rotten apple more. He runs faster and faster, until he finds a hiding place under a tree. He finishes his snack and licks his lips. He is happy. He does not feel sick. He thinks he is a lucky dog. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with toys and eat snacks. One day, they find a big bag of circles in the kitchen. The circles are red and green and yellow. They look yummy. + +"Can we have some circles?" Tom asks Sam. + +"Sure, let's try them," Sam says. They open the bag and take some circles. They put them in their mouths and chew. + +But the circles are not yummy. They are hot and spicy. They make Tom and Sam's mouths hurt. They spit out the circles and cry. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom says. "These circles are bad. They hurt my tongue." + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Sam says. "These circles are bad. They hurt my teeth." + +They run to the sink and drink water. But the water does not help. The circles are too hot. They still hurt. + +Mom hears them cry and comes to the kitchen. She sees the bag of circles on the floor. She sees Tom and Sam's red faces and tears. + +"Oh no, you ate the chili peppers!" Mom says. "Those are not for kids. Those are for grown-ups. They are very hot and spicy. They can make you sick." + +Tom and Sam are scared. They do not want to be sick. They hug Mom and say sorry. + +But Mom is not happy. She is angry. She takes the bag of circles and throws it in the trash. She says Tom and Sam are naughty. They should not take things from the kitchen without asking. They should not eat things they do not know. They should listen to Mom. + +She sends Tom and Sam to their rooms. She says they have to stay there until dinner. They have to think about what they did. + +Tom and Sam are sad. They go to their rooms. They still feel the circles in their mouths. They still hurt. They wish they never ate the circles. They wish they had a good snack instead. They wish Mom was not angry. They wish they could play with toys and be friends. But they can't. They have to stay in their rooms. They have to be alone. + +The end. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had a big box of cars, dolls, blocks and books. One day, their mom told them they were going to visit their grandma, who lived far away. Anna and Ben were happy, because they loved their grandma. She always gave them hugs, cookies and stories. + +"Can we bring some toys?" Anna asked. + +"Sure, you can each choose one toy to take with you," mom said. + +Anna and Ben ran to their box and looked for their favorite toys. Anna picked a doll with a pink dress and a hat. Ben picked a car with four wheels and a horn. They put their toys in their backpacks and nodded to mom. They were ready to go. + +They got in the car and drove for a long time. They saw trees, houses, cows and birds. They sang songs and played games. Mom told them stories about when she was little and lived with grandma. Anna and Ben listened and asked questions. They were curious and cheerful. + +Finally, they arrived at grandma's house. It was a small house with a garden and a porch. Grandma was waiting for them with a big smile. She hugged them and kissed them and invited them inside. She had baked a cake and made some lemonade. She gave them each a slice of cake and a glass of lemonade. They thanked her and ate happily. + +"Grandma, can we show you our toys?" Ben asked. + +"Of course, my dear. I would love to see your toys," grandma said. + +Anna and Ben took out their backpacks and opened them. They were surprised to see that their toys had changed. Anna's doll had a blue dress and a scarf. Ben's car had two wheels and a bell. They looked at each other and then at mom. Mom smiled and winked. + +"I have a secret to tell you," mom said. "Your toys are magic. They change when you travel to different places. They want to have fun and learn new things, just like you." + +Anna and Ben gasped and laughed. They thought it was amazing and fun. They showed their toys to grandma and played with them. Grandma told them stories about her toys when she was little. They had a wonderful visit and learned a lot. They were happy and grateful. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, Anna finds a photo in her mom's room. The photo shows a fat man with a big smile. Anna thinks he is funny. + +She runs to Ben and shows him the photo. "Look, Ben, this is a fat man. He is so big and round. He looks like a ball. Ha ha ha!" Anna laughs. + +Ben looks at the photo and feels sad. He knows the fat man. He is his dad. His dad is very nice and loves him. He does not like Anna to laugh at his dad. + +"Anna, that is not nice. That is my dad. He is not a ball. He is a person. He works hard and helps me. He is not funny. He is kind." Ben tells Anna. + +Anna is surprised. She did not know the fat man is Ben's dad. She feels sorry. She did not mean to hurt Ben. She wants to be a good friend. + +"I am sorry, Ben. I did not know. I was silly. Your dad is nice and kind. I like him. Can you forgive me?" Anna asks Ben. + +Ben nods. He is glad Anna is sorry. He forgives her. He knows she is a good friend. + +They hug and smile. They learn to be respectful and not judge people by how they look. They play with toys and books again. They are happy. +Anna and Ben were going on a big trip with Mom and Dad. They were very excited to see new things and meet new people. They packed their bags and toys and got in the car. + +"Are we there yet?" Anna asked. + +"Not yet, sweetie. We have to go to the airport first. Then we will fly in a big plane," Mom said. + +"What is an airport?" Ben asked. + +"An airport is a place where planes take off and land. We have to show our passports to the people who work there. A passport is a small book with your name and picture on it. It tells them who you are and where you are going," Dad explained. + +Anna and Ben looked at their passports. They saw their faces and names. They felt proud and important. + +When they got to the airport, they saw many people and bags and carts and signs. They followed Mom and Dad to a long line. They waited and waited. They got bored and tired. + +"Can we play?" Anna asked. + +"Shh, we have to be quiet and patient. We are almost there," Mom said. + +Finally, they reached the front of the line. A man in a uniform looked at their passports. He smiled and said, "Hello, Anna and Ben. Where are you going?" + +"We are going to France!" Anna said. + +"Wow, that sounds fun. Do you speak French?" the man asked. + +Anna and Ben shook their heads. They did not know what French was. + +The man laughed and said, "Don't worry, you will learn some words soon. Bon voyage!" + +He stamped their passports and gave them back. Anna and Ben did not know what bon voyage meant. They were confused. + +"Bon voyage means have a good trip in French," Dad said. + +"Oh, I see. Thank you, sir!" Anna said. + +"You're welcome, little lady. Have fun!" the man said. + +Anna and Ben waved goodbye to the man. They followed Mom and Dad to the gate. They were ready to board the plane. They were curious and happy. They encouraged each other to try new things and have fun. They were going on a big trip. +Lily was very happy. It was her birthday and she had a big cake with candles. She blew out the candles and made a wish. She wished for a new dress with a zipper. She liked zippers because they made a funny sound when she pulled them up and down. + +After the cake, Lily's mom gave her a big box with a bow. Lily opened the box and saw a beautiful dress. It was pink and had flowers and a zipper. Lily was so excited. She received the dress she wished for. She hugged her mom and said thank you. + +Lily wanted to try on the dress right away. She ran to her room and put on the dress. She looked at herself in the mirror and smiled. She felt like a princess. She pulled the zipper up and down and heard the funny sound. She liked the sound. + +But then, something bad happened. The zipper got stuck. Lily tried to pull it up and down, but it did not move. She felt scared. She did not know how to fix the zipper. She started to cry. She called for her mom. + +Her mom heard her cry and came to her room. She saw Lily in the dress with the stuck zipper. She felt sorry for Lily. She hugged her and said it was okay. She told her not to worry. She said she could fix the zipper. She took a small tool and gently moved the zipper. It worked. The zipper was not stuck anymore. Lily was happy. She thanked her mom and gave her a kiss. + +Lily and her mom went back to the living room. They saw the cake and the candles. They saw Lily's dad and her brother. They were waiting for Lily. They smiled and said happy birthday. Lily smiled back. She felt happy. She had a new dress with a zipper. She had a loving family. She had a wonderful birthday. +Anna and Ben went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like lions, bears, and birds. But their favorite was the monkey house. There were big monkeys and small monkeys, brown monkeys and black monkeys, and monkeys that swung from the trees. + +"Look, Anna, that monkey is cute!" Ben said, pointing to a baby monkey that was cuddling with its mother. "It has a pink nose and big eyes." + +"Yes, it is cute, Ben. Can we go closer?" Anna asked. She wanted to see the baby monkey better. + +"Okay, but be quiet. We don't want to scare them," Mom said. She held Anna's hand and walked with her and Ben to the fence that separated them from the monkeys. + +But as they got closer, they heard a loud yell. It was not a human yell, but a monkey yell. They looked up and saw a big monkey that was angry. It was showing its teeth and shaking its fist. It did not like the people who came near its family. + +"Uh-oh, that monkey is not cute. It is mean," Ben said, feeling scared. + +"Let's go back, Anna. We don't want to make the monkey mad," Mom said. She pulled Anna and Ben away from the fence and took them to another part of the zoo. + +"Maybe we can see some nice monkeys later," Dad said, trying to cheer them up. + +Anna and Ben nodded, but they still felt a little sad. They liked the cute baby monkey, but they did not like the mean monkey that yelled at them. They hoped the baby monkey was okay and happy. +Lily and Ben went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, but their favorite was the otter. The otter was brown and furry, and it liked to swim and play in the water. + +"Look, the otter is sliding on the rock!" Lily said, pointing at the pool. + +"Wow, it is so fast and fun!" Ben said, clapping his hands. + +The otter heard them and came closer. It was curious about the children. It popped its head out of the water and made a funny noise. + +"Hello, otter!" Lily and Ben said, waving at it. + +The otter waved back with its paw and smiled. It enjoyed having new friends. It splashed some water at them and invited them to play. + +"Can we play with the otter, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sorry, sweetie, we can't go in the water. But we can watch and talk to it," Mom said. + +"Okay, Mom. We love you, otter!" Lily and Ben said. + +They stayed with the otter for a long time, until it was time to go home. They said goodbye and thanked the otter for the fun. The otter waved and smiled again, and hoped to see them soon. +Lila and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the sand and look at the ocean. The ocean was big and blue and made funny noises. Sometimes they saw fish and birds and boats. + +One day, Lila and Ben found a shiny shell in the sand. It was pink and white and had a pretty shape. They both wanted to keep it. They started to pull and tug and shout. + +"Mine!" said Lila. + +"No, mine!" said Ben. + +They were very angry and sad. They did not want to share or play anymore. They turned away from each other and sat alone. + +A lady saw them and came over. She smiled and said, "Hello, children. Why are you so unhappy?" + +Lila and Ben told her about the shell. They said they both liked it very much and did not know what to do. + +The lady nodded and said, "I understand. It is a very beautiful shell. But do you know what is more beautiful? Friendship. Friendship is a gift from God. It is more precious than any shell or treasure. You are lucky to have each other. Don't let a shell come between you. Why don't you share it and enjoy it together?" + +Lila and Ben looked at each other. They felt sorry and ashamed. They realized the lady was right. Friendship was more important than a shell. They hugged and said, "We're sorry. We're friends again." + +They gave the shell to the lady and thanked her. She smiled and said, "You're welcome. You're very kind and generous. God bless you." + +Then she gave them a kiss on their cheeks and walked away. + +Lila and Ben ran to the ocean and splashed and laughed. They were happy and ordinary. They learned to share and care. They were best friends. +Sara was a very intelligent girl. She liked to learn new things and ask questions. She also liked to play with her toys and make up stories. + +One day, she found a shiny crystal in her mom's drawer. It was blue and sparkly and had many sides. Sara wanted to see how it looked in the sun, so she took it outside and held it up. + +The crystal made a rainbow on the grass. Sara was amazed and happy. She moved the crystal around and watched the colors change. She pretended the rainbow was a bridge to a magic land. + +But then, she heard her mom call her name. She had to go inside for lunch. Sara tried to put the crystal back in her pocket, but she was in a hurry and not careful. She dropped the crystal on the ground. + +The crystal broke into many pieces. Sara was shocked and sad. She picked up the pieces and ran inside. She hoped her mom would not be angry. + +She showed her mom the broken crystal and told her what happened. Her mom hugged her and said it was okay. She said the crystal was not very important, but Sara was. She said Sara was a very intelligent girl, but sometimes she made mistakes. She said she loved her no matter what. + +Sara felt better and said she was sorry. She said she loved her mom too. She asked if she could keep the pieces of the crystal. Her mom said yes, and helped her glue them together. They made a new toy out of the crystal. Sara called it her rainbow puzzle. She learned to be more careful with her things, but she still liked to play and learn. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Tom wants to go on the slide. He says to Lily, "Let's go on the slide. It looks fun and fast." + +Lily is scared of the slide. She says to Tom, "No, I don't want to go on the slide. It looks too high and scary. I want to play on the swings." + +Tom is angry with Lily. He says to Lily, "You are a baby. You are not brave. I don't want to be your friend anymore. I will go on the slide by myself." + +Lily is sad. She says to Tom, "Please don't go. Please stay with me. I am your friend. I promise I will try the slide next time." + +Tom does not listen to Lily. He runs to the slide. He climbs up the ladder. He sits on the top. He looks down. He feels scared. He wants to go back. But it is too late. He slides down. He goes too fast. He falls off the slide. He hurts his head. He cries. + +Lily hears Tom cry. She runs to him. She hugs him. She says to him, "I am sorry. Are you okay? I will help you. I am your friend." + +Tom is sorry too. He says to Lily, "I am sorry. I was mean to you. You were right. The slide was too scary. I should have listened to you. I should have stayed with you. You are my friend." + +Lily and Tom go to the nurse. The nurse puts a bandage on Tom's head. She says to them, "You should be careful on the slide. You should not go too fast. You should not be angry with your friends. You should keep your promises. You should be kind and brave." + +The moral of the story is: Be careful on the slide. Don't go too fast. Don't be angry with your friends. Keep your promises. Be kind and brave. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and watch videos. One day, they find a video in a box. The video has a picture of a big bird on it. Lily and Ben have never seen this video before. + +"Look, Ben, a video!" Lily says. "Can we watch it?" + +Ben nods. He likes birds. He hopes the video has more birds. He puts the video in the machine and pushes a button. The video starts. + +Lily and Ben sit on the couch and watch the video. They see the big bird fly and sing. They see other birds, too. Some are small, some are colorful, some are funny. Lily and Ben laugh and clap. + +"Wow, this video is rare!" Ben says. "I have never seen these birds before. They are amazing!" + +Lily agrees. She thinks the video is rare, too. She likes the big bird the most. She wishes she could fly and sing like the bird. + +The video ends. Lily and Ben are happy. They hug each other and thank the video. They decide to watch it again. They push the button and the video starts. They smile and enjoy the rare video. +Lily liked to play in the garden with her dog, Spot. She liked to run and jump and throw a ball for Spot to catch. One day, she saw a shiny tap near the fence. She wanted to see what it was. + +She ran to the tap and turned it. Water came out very fast and wet her dress. She was surprised and scared. She tried to turn the tap back, but it was too hard. She cried for help. + +Spot heard Lily cry and ran to her. He saw the water and the tap. He was worried about Lily. He stood on his back legs and used his mouth to turn the tap. He was very strong and smart. The water stopped and Lily was happy. + +She hugged Spot and said, "Thank you, Spot! You are a good dog!" She took him to the house and gave him a treat. She changed her dress and told her mom what happened. Her mom was glad that Spot helped Lily. She said, "You are both very brave!" She gave them both a hug and a kiss. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. Lily has a toy unicorn. It has a horn on its head. Ben likes the horn. He wants to touch it. + +One day, Lily and Ben are playing in the park. Lily brings her toy unicorn. She puts it on the bench. Ben sees it. He runs to the bench. He grabs the toy unicorn. He pulls the horn. + +"Ben, no!" Lily shouts. "That is my toy! Give it back!" + +But Ben does not listen. He pulls harder. The horn breaks off. Ben drops the toy unicorn. He looks at the horn. He smiles. + +"Look, I have a horn!" Ben says. He puts it on his head. + +Lily runs to the bench. She sees her toy unicorn. It has no horn. She feels sad. She cries. + +"Ben, you are bad!" Lily says. "You broke my toy! You are not my friend!" + +Ben does not care. He still smiles. He likes the horn. He thinks it is easy to take things. + +Lily picks up her toy unicorn. She hugs it. She misses the horn. She misses her friend. She goes home. She is not happy. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play on the farm. They had many animals to see and feed, like cows, pigs, chickens and horses. They also liked to explore the big barn, where they found old tools, hay and toys. + +One day, they decided to play hide and seek in the barn. Lily was the seeker and Ben was the hider. Lily counted to ten and then looked for Ben. She checked behind the barrels, under the blankets and in the boxes, but she could not find him. She started to feel frustrated and called out, "Ben, where are you? This is not fun anymore!" + +Ben heard Lily's voice and giggled. He had found a secret spot behind a pile of hay, where he could see Lily but she could not see him. He thought it was funny to make her look for him. He did not answer her and stayed quiet. + +Lily kept looking for Ben, but she could not find him anywhere. She felt sad and angry. She thought Ben was being mean and did not want to play with her. She decided to stop playing and go back to the house. She said, "Fine, Ben, I give up. You can stay in the barn by yourself. I don't want to play with you anymore!" + +Ben heard Lily's words and felt sorry. He did not mean to make her upset. He wanted to play with her and have fun. He realized he had been hiding for too long and it was not fair. He came out of his spot and ran after Lily. He said, "Lily, wait! I'm sorry, I was just joking. Please don't go, please don't separate from me. You are my sister and I love you!" + +Lily heard Ben's words and turned around. She saw him running towards her with a sorry face. She felt happy and relieved. She forgave him and hugged him. She said, "I love you too, Ben. You are my brother and I don't want to separate from you either. But next time, don't hide for so long, okay?" + +Ben nodded and smiled. He said, "Okay, Lily. I promise. Next time, you can hide and I will seek. And I will find you faster, because you are my best friend!" + +They held hands and walked back to the house. They were happy and ready to play another game. They learned that hiding and seeking was fun, but separating was not. They loved each other and the farm. +Lily and Max were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Lily had a furry teddy bear that she loved very much. Max had a plastic dinosaur that he liked to roar with. + +Suddenly, they heard a knock on the door. It was their aunt Sue, who came to visit them. She was a judge and she wore a black robe and a big hat. She smiled and said hello to Lily and Max. She gave them each a hug and a kiss. + +Aunt Sue looked at their toys and asked them what they were playing. Lily and Max were happy to show her. Lily picked up her teddy bear and said, "This is my bear. He is furry and soft and he likes to cuddle." Max picked up his dinosaur and said, "This is my dino. He is big and strong and he likes to roar." + +Aunt Sue nodded and said, "They are very nice toys. Can I play with you?" Lily and Max nodded and said, "Yes, please." They made room for Aunt Sue on the floor and gave her some toys. Aunt Sue took a toy car and a toy plane and said, "These are my toys. They are fast and loud and they like to fly." + +Lily and Max watched as Aunt Sue made the car and the plane zoom around the room. They laughed and clapped. They liked Aunt Sue's toys too. They decided to share their toys and play together. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals and drivers and pilots. + +They played until it was time for lunch. Aunt Sue helped them clean up their toys and put them away. She said, "You are very good children. You have a lot of imagination and you are very kind. I am proud of you." She pointed to her robe and hat and said, "Do you know what I do? I am a judge. I help people who have problems and I make fair decisions. I like my job, but I like playing with you more." + +Lily and Max hugged Aunt Sue and said, "We love you, Aunt Sue. You are a fun judge. You can play with us anytime." Aunt Sue hugged them back and said, "I love you too, Lily and Max. You are my favorite niece and nephew. You make me happy." They went to the kitchen and had lunch together. They talked and laughed and ate. They had a wonderful day. +Tom and Anna like to play with their toys in the park. They have a ball, a doll, a car and a bear. They take turns to throw the ball, hug the doll, drive the car and cuddle the bear. They are very happy. + +But one day, a big dog comes to the park. The dog sees the ball and runs after it. He catches the ball in his mouth and runs away. Tom and Anna are sad. They lose their ball. + +"Hey, that's our ball!" Tom shouts. "Give it back!" + +The dog does not listen. He runs to the pond and jumps in. He likes the water. He is wet. + +Anna sees a man in a uniform. He has a hat and a badge. He is a guard. He works in the park. He helps people and animals. + +"Excuse me, sir," Anna says. "Can you help us? A dog took our ball and went to the pond. We want our ball back." + +The guard nods. He walks to the pond and calls the dog. The dog hears the guard and comes out of the water. He drops the ball and wags his tail. He is friendly. + +The guard picks up the ball and gives it to Tom and Anna. He wipes the ball with a cloth. He makes the ball dry. + +"Here you go, kids," the guard says. "Be careful with your toys. And don't go near the pond. It's dangerous." + +"Thank you, sir," Tom and Anna say. They smile and hug the guard. They are happy. + +They play with their toys again. They are careful. They do not lose their toys. They have fun. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to find things on the ground and pretend they were toys. Sara found a twig that looked like a wand. She waved it in the air and said, "I am a fairy. I can do magic." + +Ben wanted to play with the twig too. He said, "Can I have a turn? I want to be a wizard. I can do magic too." + +Sara did not want to share. She said, "No, it is mine. I found it first. You can find your own twig." + +Ben felt sad and angry. He said, "That is not fair. You are selfish. You are not a good friend." + +Sara did not care. She said, "I don't need you. I can play by myself. Go away." + +Ben walked away. He looked for another twig, but he could not find one. He saw a dog running in the grass. The dog had a leash on its neck, but no one was holding it. The dog looked happy and friendly. Ben said, "Hello, dog. Do you want to play with me?" + +The dog wagged its tail and barked. It liked Ben. Ben took the leash and said, "Come on, dog. Let's go for a walk. I will lead you to the pond. Maybe we can see some ducks." + +The dog followed Ben. They had fun together. They saw some ducks and some flowers and some bugs. Ben forgot about Sara and the twig. He was happy with his new friend. + +Sara saw Ben and the dog. She felt lonely and bored. She said, "Hey, Ben. Where did you get that dog? Can I play with you?" + +Ben looked at Sara. He said, "No, you can't. This is my dog. I found it first. You can find your own dog." + +Sara realized she was wrong. She said, "I'm sorry, Ben. I was selfish. I should have shared the twig with you. Can we be friends again?" + +Ben smiled. He said, "It's okay, Sara. I forgive you. You can play with us. But you have to be nice to the dog. He is a good dog." + +Sara nodded. She said, "I will be nice to the dog. He is a good dog. And you are a good friend." + +They all played together. They shared the twig and the leash and the dog. They were happy. +Sam is a bald kid. He has no hair on his head. He likes to wear hats and scarves. He has a friend named Mia. Mia has long brown hair. She likes to play with Sam. + +One day, Sam and Mia go to the park. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. They run to the slide and wait in line. There are many kids in front of them. Some of the kids look at Sam and laugh. They say mean things to Sam. They say he looks funny and weird. They say he has no hair. + +Sam feels sad and angry. He wants to cry. He does not like the mean kids. He does not like the slide anymore. He wants to go home. He tells Mia he wants to leave. + +Mia sees Sam is upset. She does not like the mean kids either. She wants to help Sam. She says to Sam, "Don't listen to them. They are rude and silly. You are my friend. I like you. You are brave and kind. You have a beautiful hat. It is blue and soft. It matches your eyes. You look great." + +Sam smiles. He feels better. He likes Mia. She is his friend. She is nice and sweet. He says to Mia, "Thank you. You are my friend too. I like you. You are smart and fun. You have a beautiful hair. It is long and shiny. It matches your smile. You look great too." + +Mia hugs Sam. Sam hugs Mia. They are happy. They decide to go on the slide together. They hold hands and slide down. They laugh and have fun. They don't care about the mean kids. They have each other. They are friends. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with toys. Tim has a cool toy car. It is red and shiny. Sam has a cool toy drum. It is blue and loud. + +One day, they go to the park. They bring their toys. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. But they do not want to leave their toys. + +"Let's take turns," Tim says. "You go first. I will watch your drum. Then I go. You watch my car." + +"OK," Sam says. He gives his drum to Tim. He runs to the slide. He slides down. He claps his hands. He is happy. + +Tim puts the drum on the ground. He picks up the car. He makes it zoom and beep. He likes the car. He does not want to give it back. + +Sam comes back. He sees Tim playing with the car. He is angry. + +"Hey, that's my turn!" Sam says. "Give me back my drum. Give me the car." + +"No, it's my car now," Tim says. "It's cooler than your drum. Go away." + +They start to fight. They pull and push. They yell and cry. They do not share. + +A lady sees them. She is their teacher. She comes to them. She is not happy. + +"Boys, what are you doing?" she says. "Why are you fighting? Why are you not sharing?" + +They stop fighting. They look at the lady. They feel bad. + +"We are sorry, teacher," they say. "We both like the toys. We want to play with them." + +The lady smiles. She has an idea. + +"Why don't you swap the toys?" she says. "Tim, you can play with the drum. Sam, you can play with the car. Then you can both have fun. And you can be friends again." + +Tim and Sam think. They nod. They swap the toys. They say sorry to each other. They hug. + +They play with the toys. They make noise and music. They clap their hands. They are happy. + +They are friends again. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with blocks and draw pictures. One day, they have a big box of crayons. Lily wants to draw a flower. Ben wants to draw a car. + +"I like red for my flower," Lily says. She picks a red crayon. + +"I like blue for my car," Ben says. He picks a blue crayon. + +They start to draw on a big paper. Lily draws a big circle for the flower. Ben draws a long line for the car. + +"Your flower is too big," Ben says. He does not like Lily's flower. + +"Your car is too thin," Lily says. She does not like Ben's car. + +They look at each other. They are not happy. They do not like each other's opinion. + +"Why can't you accept my flower?" Lily asks. + +"Why can't you accept my car?" Ben asks. + +They are quiet. They do not know what to say. + +Then, they hear a voice. + +"Wow, what a nice picture!" It is their teacher, Miss Rose. She comes to see their paper. + +She smiles. She likes their picture. + +"I like your flower, Lily. It is big and bright. I like your car, Ben. It is thin and fast. You are both very good at drawing. You have different opinions, and that is okay. You can accept each other's opinion and still be friends." + +Lily and Ben look at Miss Rose. They look at their picture. They look at each other. + +They smile. They are happy. They accept each other's opinion and still be friends. +Sara and Ben were very happy. They were going on vacation with Mom and Dad. They packed their bags and got in the car. They drove for a long time until they saw the big blue water. + +"Look, Ben, it's the ocean!" Sara said. + +"Wow, it's so pretty!" Ben said. + +They got out of the car and ran to the sand. They saw many things. They saw shells, crabs, birds, and boats. They also saw a big brown wheel. + +"What is that, Mom?" Sara asked. + +"That is a Ferris wheel, Sara. It is a ride that spins you around in the air. Do you want to try it?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Sara and Ben said. + +Mom and Dad bought tickets and took them to the Ferris wheel. They got in a basket and buckled their belts. The Ferris wheel started to move. Sara and Ben felt excited and scared. They went up and down and around and around. They saw the ocean, the sand, the sky, and the people. + +"Look, Sara, we are so high!" Ben said. + +"Look, Ben, we are spinning!" Sara said. + +They laughed and screamed and had fun. They felt the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They loved the Ferris wheel. They loved their vacation. +Lily liked to feed the ducks at the pond. She had a big bag of bread that she broke into small pieces. She threw the pieces into the water and watched the ducks swim and eat. She smiled when they quacked and splashed. + +One day, she saw a duck that was different from the others. It had a long neck and a big beak. It was not normal. It was a swan. Lily wanted to feed the swan, too. She walked closer to the water and held out a piece of bread. + +But the swan did not want the bread. It hissed and flapped its wings. It scared Lily. She dropped the bread and ran back to her mom. Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. The swan was just protecting its nest. It has eggs there. It does not like strangers." + +Lily looked at the swan again. She saw a big pile of sticks and grass near the water. That was the nest. She saw some white things in the nest. Those were the eggs. She felt sorry for the swan. She said, "I'm sorry, swan. I did not know you had eggs. I just wanted to feed you." + +The swan calmed down and stopped hissing. It looked at Lily and nodded its head. It understood. Lily smiled and waved at the swan. She said, "Bye, swan. I hope your eggs hatch soon. Maybe I can feed your babies someday." She took her mom's hand and walked away. She still liked to feed the ducks, but she also liked the swan. It was not normal, but it was special. +Sara loved to look at the flowers in the garden. She liked the red ones, the yellow ones, and the pink ones. But her favorite ones were the blue ones. They were very rare and very pretty. They only bloomed once a year, when the sun was warm and the sky was clear. + +One day, Sara saw a boy in the garden. He was wearing a fancy hat and a shiny coat. He had a big smile and a friendly voice. He said, "Hello, little girl. What is your name?" + +Sara was shy, but she answered, "Sara. What is your name?" + +The boy said, "I am a prince. I came from a faraway land to see the blue flowers. They are very special and very magic. Do you want to see them with me?" + +Sara nodded. She liked the boy and she liked the flowers. She followed him to the corner of the garden, where the blue flowers grew. They were very beautiful and very bright. They smelled like honey and sugar. + +The boy said, "Do you know why these flowers are magic? They can grant any wish you have. All you have to do is pick one and say your wish out loud. But be careful, you can only do it once. And you have to be very sure of what you want." + +Sara thought for a moment. She had many wishes. She wished for a new doll, a new dress, a new book. But then she thought of something else. She wished for a friend. A friend who would play with her, talk to her, and make her happy. She looked at the boy and smiled. She said, "I know what I wish for. I wish for you to be my friend." + +The boy smiled back. He said, "That is a very sweet wish. And I wish for the same thing. You are very kind and very smart. I want to be your friend too." + +They picked a blue flower together and held it in their hands. They said their wish out loud and waited for the magic to happen. But nothing happened. The flower did not glow, the wind did not blow, the sun did not shine. They looked at each other and wondered why. + +Then they heard a loud roar. They turned around and saw a big lion. It had sharp teeth, long claws, and angry eyes. It was very hungry and very dangerous. It saw the boy and the girl and wanted to eat them. It ran towards them and growled. + +The boy and the girl were very scared. They dropped the flower and ran away. They ran as fast as they could, but the lion was faster. It was getting closer and closer. They screamed for help, but no one heard them. + +They reached the gate of the garden, but it was locked. They had no way out. They hugged each other and closed their eyes. They thought they were going to die. + +But then they heard a loud bang. They opened their eyes and saw a man. He had a big gun and a big hat. He shot the lion and made it fall. He saved the boy and the girl. He said, "Are you okay, kids? That was a close call. How did you get in here?" + +The boy and the girl were very happy and very relieved. They thanked the man and told him their names. The man said, "I am the gardener. I take care of the flowers. And I have something to tell you. These blue flowers are not magic. They are just flowers. They can't grant any wishes. They are only good for looking at. And they are very rare and very precious. That's why I keep them in a locked garden. And that's why I keep a lion to guard them. But the lion escaped today and came after you. I'm sorry for the trouble. But you should never come here again. It's too dangerous." + +The boy and the girl felt very silly and very sorry. They said, "We're sorry, Mr. Gardener. We didn't know. We just wanted to see the flowers and make a wish. We wished to be friends." + +The gardener smiled and said, "Well, that's a nice wish. And you don't need a flower to make it come true. You just need to be nice and honest and loyal. And it looks like you already are. You stuck together and faced the lion. You are brave and true. You are already friends. And you don't need a flower to prove it." + +The boy and the girl smiled and hugged. They said, "You're right, Mr. Gardener. We are friends. And we don't need a flower to show it. We just need each other." + +The gardener nodded and said, "That's good. Now, let's go. I'll take you back to your +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a curious little boy named Tim. Tim liked to play with his toys and look at everything around him. One day, Tim saw a long rod in the corner of the room. He wanted to touch it and see what it was for. + +Tim's mommy saw him looking at the rod. She knew that it was not a toy, so she wanted to prevent Tim from playing with it. She said, "Tim, that is not a toy. It is a tool for grown-ups. Let's find something else to play with." + +Tim listened to his mommy and decided to play with his toy cars instead. He raced them around the room and had lots of fun. Tim knew that his mommy was trying to keep him safe, and he was happy to play with his toys. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a cat and a dog lived in a house. They liked to play together. But sometimes, they had to separate to do different things. The cat liked to sit by the window and the dog liked to play outside. + +The cat saw a bird outside the window. The bird was very persistent. It came to the window every day. The cat wanted to catch the bird but could not go outside. + +One day, the dog opened the door to go outside. The cat saw this and ran out to catch the bird. The dog tried to help, but the cat was too fast. The cat ran into the street to catch the bird. + +A big car came and hit the cat. The dog was sad. The cat did not come back to play. The dog missed the cat and the house was not the same without the cat. The bird still came to the window, but the cat was not there to watch. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. He wanted to play catch with his big red ball. The sun was shining and the sky was very blue. Tim was very happy. + +At the park, Tim met a girl named Sally. She wanted to play catch too. "Can I play with you?" Sally asked. Tim said, "Yes, let's play catch together!" They threw the ball back and forth, laughing and having fun. + +But then, Tim tried to catch the ball with one hand. It was difficult. The ball hit his thumb and it hurt a little. Tim told Sally, "Ouch, my thumb hurts!" Sally said, "Let's take a break and sit down." They sat on the grass until Tim's thumb felt better. Then, they played catch again and had a great day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a funny cat named Tom. Tom loved to blink his big eyes all day long. He lived in a little house near a row of tall trees. + +One sunny day, Tom went outside to play. He saw a row of pretty flowers near the trees. Tom blinked his eyes and ran to the flowers to smell them. He thought they were so pretty and colorful. + +But then, Tom saw a big bee near the flowers. The bee did not like Tom being close to the flowers. The bee got mad and stung Tom. Tom cried and ran back to his little house. He felt sad and did not want to play outside anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to eat yogurt. One day, Spot saw a big, impressive yogurt cup on the table. He wanted to eat it all by himself. Spot jumped and jumped, but he could not reach the yogurt. He started to struggle. + +Spot's friend, a little cat named Mittens, saw him struggle. Mittens wanted to help Spot get the yogurt. "I have an idea!" said Mittens. "Let's work together to get the yogurt." + +Mittens jumped on the chair, and Spot jumped on top of Mittens. They were so close to the yogurt now. Spot stretched his neck and got the yogurt cup with his mouth. They both fell down, but they were happy. + +Spot and Mittens shared the big, impressive yogurt. They ate and ate until their tummies were full. They were so proud of themselves for working together. From that day on, Spot and Mittens knew that they could do anything if they helped each other. +One day, a cat named Tom was very hungry. He wanted to find some food. Tom had a friend, a big dog named Sam. Sam was a reliable friend who would always help Tom. + +Tom went to Sam and said, "I am hungry. Can you provide me with some food?" Sam thought for a moment and said, "Yes, I know where to find some tuna. Let's go together." + +So, Tom and Sam went to the kitchen. They found a can of tuna on the counter. Sam used his strong teeth to open the can. They both ate the tuna and were very happy. + +After they ate, Tom said, "Thank you, Sam. You are a good and reliable friend." Sam smiled and said, "You're welcome, Tom. I am always here to help you." + +From that day on, Tom and Sam always helped each other. They made sure to provide for each other whenever they needed help. They were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a loyal dog named Spot. They loved to play together in the yard. One day, Tim found a magnet in his toy box. He was very excited and wanted to show Spot. + +Tim and Spot went outside to play with the magnet. Tim would pick up things with the magnet, and Spot would bark happily. They found lots of things that the magnet could pick up, like nails, paper clips, and small keys. Spot would wag his tail and run around Tim as he played. + +As the sun began to set, Tim and Spot went back inside. Tim put the magnet back in his toy box, and Spot curled up next to him. They both knew they had a fun day and were happy to have each other. They were the best of friends, and their love for each other was strong. +One day, a big dog named Max saw a puddle. He wanted to play in it. Max ran to the puddle and jumped in. He was so happy. The water splashed everywhere. + +Near the puddle, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue had a paper in her hand. When Max splashed, the water hit Sue's paper. The paper got wet and it started to tear. Sue was sad. She had worked hard on her drawing. + +Max saw that Sue was sad. He wanted to help her. Max found a new paper for Sue. He gave it to her. Sue smiled and said "thank you". Max and Sue became friends. + +The moral of the story is to be kind and help others when they are sad. +Once upon a time, there was a big purple cat named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to serve tea to his friends. One day, Fluffy was having a tea party with his best friend, a little yellow bird named Chirpy. + +"Here is your tea, Chirpy," Fluffy said as he served the tea. Chirpy was very happy. But then, Fluffy saw a big pill on the table. He did not know what it was. + +"Chirpy, what is this?" Fluffy asked, holding the pill. Chirpy looked at it and said, "I don't know, Fluffy. But we should not eat it." + +Fluffy and Chirpy started to argue about what to do with the pill. Fluffy wanted to hide it, but Chirpy wanted to give it to someone who could help. They could not agree. + +In the end, they decided to go to their wise old friend, Mr. Owl. Mr. Owl told them that the pill was not for them and they should not touch it. Fluffy and Chirpy were glad they did not eat it, and they went back to their tea party, happy to be friends again. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max had an unusual chain. He loved his chain very much. It was very long and shiny. Max would always play with his chain in the yard. + +One day, a small cat named Luna came into the yard. Luna saw Max's chain and wanted to play with it too. Max did not like this. He did not want to share his chain with Luna. They both wanted the chain, and this made them very mad. + +Max and Luna pulled and pulled on the chain. They both wanted it so much. But they pulled too hard, and the chain broke into two pieces. Now, Max and Luna could not play with the chain anymore. They were both very sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to go to the park. He would play on the swings, slide down the big slide, and run in the grass. The park was a great place to have fun. + +One day, Tim went to the park with his mom. While they were there, they saw a candy truck. Tim's eyes lit up. He loved candy! His mom said, "You can have some candy, but only one." Tim picked a big, red candy. + +Tim and his mom sat on a bench at the park. Tim ate his candy and felt happy. The sun was shining, the birds were singing, and Tim had a great day at the park with his mom. They went home with big smiles on their faces. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy car that he loved very much. One day, Tim's toy car broke. He was very sad. + +Tim's mom saw him crying and asked, "Why are you sad, Tim?" Tim said, "My car is broken, Mom." His mom looked at the car and said, "Let's pray for your car to be fixed." + +Tim and his mom closed their eyes and prayed. They asked for help to fix the car. After they prayed, Tim's mom took a deep breath and felt calm. She said, "I have an idea, Tim." + +Tim's mom found some glue and fixed the car. She gave the car back to Tim, and he was so happy. He said, "Thank you, Mom!" They hugged, and Tim played with his car all day. +Once upon a time, there was a new big cat named Leo. Leo was shy and did not dare to talk to the other cats. He lived in a house with many cats and they all liked to play. + +One day, a wise old cat named Whiskers saw Leo sitting alone. Whiskers went up to Leo and said, "Why don't you play with us?" Leo looked at Whiskers and said, "I don't dare. I am new and shy." Whiskers smiled and gave Leo a little lecture. "We were all new cats once. You can be brave and play with us!" + +Leo listened to Whiskers and felt a little better. He dared to play with the other cats and soon, they all became good friends. Leo was happy that he dared to try something new and learned from Whiskers' lecture. And they all played happily together. +Once there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a dependable friend. He always helped his friends when they were in trouble. One day, Tim saw a small cat stuck in a tree. The cat was crying because it could not get down. + +Tim knew he had to help the crying cat. He tried to climb the tree, but he was too small. Tim did not give up. He looked around and found a long stick. He used the stick to help the cat get down from the tree. + +The cat was so happy that it stopped crying. It was not in trouble anymore. Tim's friends saw what he did and they were very proud of him. They knew they could always count on Tim to help when they needed it. +Once upon a time, in a unique little house, there lived a girl named Sally. Sally loved to eat salad. Every day, she would make a big bowl of salad with many colors. + +One day, a friendly rabbit came to Sally's house. The rabbit was very hungry. Sally wanted to help, so she shared her salad with the rabbit. The rabbit was very happy and ate the salad. + +Sally and the rabbit became good friends. They played together every day. The rabbit learned to trust Sally, and Sally learned to trust the rabbit. They were the best of friends and always shared their salad. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy dog named Spot. Spot was always running and playing around the house. One day, Spot saw a glass on the table. The glass was full of water. Spot was very thirsty, so he decided to drink the water. + +Spot tried to observe the glass very carefully. He did not want to knock it over. He moved slowly, but he was still clumsy. As Spot tried to drink from the glass, he bumped into the table. The glass fell and water spilled everywhere. + +Spot felt sad that he made a mess. His owner saw what happened and came to help. They cleaned up the water together. Spot's owner gave him a big bowl of water to drink instead. Spot was happy and learned to be more careful next time. +Once upon a time, in a jolly little town, there lived a boy named Tom and a girl named Sue. They were best friends and liked to play together. One day, they found a big, shiny toy in the park. Tom and Sue both wanted the toy, but they knew they had to share. + +Tom said, "Let's take turns. I will play with the toy, and then you can play with it." Sue agreed, and they both had fun playing with the toy. After a while, it was time for Sue to go home. Tom didn't want to give the toy back. He wanted it to stay with him. + +Sue was sad and said, "But we have to share. It's my turn now." Tom didn't listen and kept the toy. Sue went home crying, and they were not friends anymore. Tom had the toy, but he was all alone. He learned that not sharing can lead to a bad ending. +One day, a little boy named Tim wanted to pretend to be a superhero. He found a belt and put it on. The belt made him feel very strong and calm. + +Tim saw his friend Sue playing outside. He ran up to her and said, "Look at my superhero belt! Let's play together!" But Sue didn't want to share the belt. She wanted to be the superhero too. This made Tim sad. + +Tim and Sue talked and decided to take turns with the belt. They both pretended to be superheroes and saved the day. They played all day long and had lots of fun. In the end, they learned that sharing made them both happy. +Once upon a time, there was a lion. The lion was very big and strong. But one day, he started to feel weak. He did not know why he felt this way. + +The lion had a friend, a little bird. The bird saw the lion was weak and wanted to help. The bird told the lion to eat more food and rest. But the lion did not listen. He chose to ignore the bird. + +One day, the lion felt so weak that he could not move. The bird came to the lion again and said, "Please listen to me. Eat more food and rest." This time, the lion listened to the bird. He ate more food and rested. Soon, the lion was strong and happy again. The lion thanked the bird and they were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a quick dog named Spot. Spot loved to run and play all day. He had a best friend named Max, who was a little cat. + +One day, Spot wanted to tease Max. He took Max's toy and ran away fast. Max was a persistent cat and did not give up. He chased Spot all around the yard. + +In the end, Max caught Spot and got his toy back. They both laughed and played together. Spot learned not to tease his friend, and they had lots of fun every day. +One day, a powerful dog named Max was playing in the park. He liked to run and jump with his friends. They were having a lot of fun. + +Max saw a big ball and wanted to kick it with his foot. But when he kicked it, he felt a lot of pain. Max had hurt his foot. He could not play anymore. Max was sad. + +Max's friends saw him suffer and wanted to help. They were kind to Max and took care of him. Soon, Max's foot felt better. He was happy again and could play with his friends in the park. They were all happy and had fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a shiny oyster. The oyster lived in the deep blue sea. It had a very pretty shell. + +One day, a little fish saw the oyster. The little fish wanted to help the oyster. The fish decided to polish the oyster's shell. The fish used its tail to make the shell clean and shiny. + +Soon, the oyster's shell looked very expensive. All the other sea animals liked the oyster's shiny shell. The oyster and the little fish became good friends. They played and had fun together in the deep blue sea. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had a big eraser that was very flexible. Tim loved to play with his eraser all day long. + +One sunny day, Tim met a new friend named Kate. "Hi, I'm Kate!" she said. "What do you have there?" Tim smiled and said, "This is my flexible eraser. I like to play with it." Kate asked if she could play with the eraser too. Tim said yes, and they both had fun playing with the flexible eraser. + +After playing for a while, Tim and Kate felt tired. They decided to take a nap under a big tree. As they slept, the flexible eraser was still in their hands. When they woke up, they continued to play with the eraser and had a great day together. +One day, a little girl named Sue went to the park. She saw her friend, Tom, playing with a ball. Sue wanted to play with the ball too. So, she asked Tom, "Can I play with the ball?" Tom said, "Yes, but you have to bring a toy for me to play with too." + +Sue went home to get a toy for Tom. She found a toy car and put it around her waist. She ran back to the park to show Tom. When she got there, Tom saw the toy car and said, "That's a bad toy. I don't want to play with that." Sue felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +She thought for a moment and then ran back home. This time, Sue brought a big, soft teddy bear for Tom. When she showed it to Tom, he smiled and said, "That's a good toy! I like it!" They played with the ball and the teddy bear all day, and they both had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play in the park with his friends. One sunny day, Spot found a shiny lock while playing in the park. He thought it was very special, so he wanted to keep it safe. + +Spot thought the best way to keep it safe was to bury it in the ground. So, he dug a hole with his paws and put the lock inside. Then, he covered the hole with dirt to hide it. + +The next day, Spot went back to the park to play with his friends. He remembered the lock he had buried and thought about how safe it was. Spot played all day, feeling happy and jolly knowing his special lock was hidden away. +Once upon a time, there was a silly dog named Spot. Spot liked to play with his ball all day. One day, Spot saw a big red van. The van was very shiny and new. + +Spot wanted to play with the van, so he ran up to it. He tried to poke the van with his nose. The van did not move, but Spot did not give up. He poked the van again and again. + +After a while, Spot's friend, a little cat named Luna, came to play with him. Luna saw Spot poking the van and thought it was funny. She started to poke the van too. They both laughed and played until they were tired. Then, they went home to take a nap. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a soft bunny named Bobo. Bobo loved to play with his friends, the birds and squirrels. They would run, jump, and laugh all day long. + +One day, Bobo decided to play a joke on his friends. He hid behind a big tree and waited for them to come by. When his friends walked by, Bobo jumped out and said, "Boo!" The birds and squirrels were so scared, they started to panic and run away. + +Bobo felt bad that his joke scared his friends. He hopped after them and said, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to scare you. It was just a joke!" His friends stopped running and laughed with Bobo. They all knew that Bobo was a kind and soft bunny. From that day on, they played more games and had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty cat named Tom. Tom loved to play with ink. One day, he found a big bottle of ink in his house. He was very happy and started to play with it. + +Tom played with the ink and made a big mess. The ink was all over the floor and the walls. He even got ink on his face and paws. Tom thought it was very funny. He did not know that ink is hard to clean. + +Tom's mom came into the room and saw the mess. She was not happy. She screamed, "Tom, you are a naughty cat! Look at the mess you made with the ink!" Tom felt sad and knew he had to help clean up. They worked together to clean the ink, and Tom promised not to be naughty again. +Once upon a time, there was a big room with a blackboard. In the room, there were kids who liked to draw. One day, a boy named Tom wanted to draw on the blackboard. He picked up a piece of chalk and started to draw a big, happy sun. + +But Tom forgot that he was not good at drawing. He tried very hard, but his sun looked like a funny face. Tom felt hurt because he wanted to draw a nice sun, but he could not. His friend, Lily, saw that Tom was sad and wanted to help him. + +Lily took another piece of chalk and started to draw a sun next to Tom's funny face. She showed Tom how to draw a sun with big, happy rays. Tom tried again, and this time, his sun looked nice and happy. Tom and Lily smiled and laughed, and they drew more happy things on the blackboard together. +Once upon a time, in a pretty country, there lived a little girl named Sally. She had a big, happy family. One day, her family wanted to celebrate her birthday. + +Sally's mom said, "Sally, we are going to have a big party for you!" Sally was very happy and excited. She invited all her friends to come to her birthday party. + +On the day of the party, Sally and her friends played fun games, ate yummy cake, and opened presents. Sally said, "Thank you, everyone, for making my birthday so special!" + +They all had a great time together, and Sally felt very loved. She knew she had the best family and friends in the whole pretty country. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Sam and a small cat named Tim. Sam was jealous of Tim because Tim could jump high and climb trees. Sam could not do that. Sam wanted to be like Tim, but he was too big. + +One day, Sam and Tim were playing in the yard. They heard a loud noise. It sounded like trouble! Sam and Tim looked around to see where the noise came from. They saw a little bird stuck in a bush. The bird was scared and needed help. + +Sam and Tim worked together to help the bird. Sam used his big paws to move the branches. Tim used his small body to get close to the bird. They saved the bird and it flew away. Sam was not jealous of Tim anymore. They were happy to be friends and help others. +Once upon a time, there was a brave boy named Tim. He had a big eraser. Tim loved to draw and erase things with his eraser. One day, he drew a cat and a dog. + +The cat said, "I am hungry. Can you give me some food?" Tim could not resist helping the cat. He found some cat food and gave it to the cat. The cat ate the food and was happy. + +Later, the dog said, "I am sad. Can you play with me?" Tim was brave and played with the dog. They played catch and had a lot of fun. In the end, Tim, the cat, and the dog became good friends. They played together every day and were very happy. +Once upon a time, in a big park, there was a rich dog named Max. He loved to play games with his friends. His favorite game was "fetch the stick". All the dogs in the park liked to play this game with Max. + +One sunny day, Max and his friends were playing their favorite game. Max's best friend, a little dog named Buddy, found a big stick. Buddy wanted to play the game, too. He tried to bite the stick, but it was too big for him. + +Max saw Buddy trying to bite the stick. He wanted to help his friend. So, Max went to Buddy and bit the stick together with him. They both held the stick in their mouths and ran to their friends. Everyone was happy and they all played the game together. +One day, a little bird named Tim was playing with his friend, a small squirrel named Sam. They were in a big park with many trees and bushes. Tim liked to dive from the trees and catch bugs. Sam liked to run and jump on the bushes. + +"Let's play a game!" said Sam. "I will hide, and you have to dive and find me!" + +"Okay!" said Tim, excited to play the game. + +Sam ran far away, near a distant bush, and hid behind it. Tim flew up high, and then he dove down, looking for Sam. He looked behind one bush, then another, and another. Finally, he found Sam hiding behind the distant bush. + +"I found you!" Tim shouted happily. + +"You're good at diving!" Sam said, laughing. They played the game all day and had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play in the park. One day, he saw a lemon tree with a big, sour lemon hanging from it. Tim wanted to pick the lemon, but it was too high for him to reach. + +Tim's friend, Sam, came to the park too. Sam saw Tim trying to get the lemon. Sam wanted to help, so he said, "Let's get the lemon together! I can encourage you!" Tim was happy to hear that. + +Sam stood on Tim's shoulders and reached for the sour lemon. Tim held Sam's legs tight. "You can do it!" Tim said, to encourage Sam. Finally, Sam got the lemon and they both shouted, "We did it! It's ours now! It's like a mine of lemons!" They laughed and played with the sour lemon all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Bow. Bow loved to play with his original toy, a piece of rope. He would run and jump with it all day. + +One day, Bow met a small cat named Mia. Mia saw Bow's toy and wanted to play too. Bow said, "Mia, do you want to play with my piece of rope?" Mia nodded her head and said, "Yes, Bow, I want to play too!" + +So, Bow and Mia played together with the piece of rope. They had lots of fun and became very good friends. And from that day on, Bow and Mia always played together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Ella. She had a big box of toys that she owned. Ella loved her toys and was always eager to play with them. She had a toy bear, a toy car, and a toy doll. Her favorite toy was her toy doll, which she named Lily. + +One day, Ella's friend, Tom, came over to play. Tom was very interested in Ella's toys, especially Lily. He asked Ella about the history of her toys, and she told him how she got them from her mom, dad, and grandma. Tom wanted to play with Lily, but Ella was scared he might break her favorite toy. + +Tom promised to be careful and Ella agreed to share Lily with him. They played together and had a lot of fun. Ella learned that sharing her toys made playtime even better. The moral of the story is that sharing with friends can make things more fun and create happy memories. +Once upon a time, there was a strong boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside in the mud. One day, Tim saw a big, deep puddle of mud. He wanted to jump in it, but his mom said, "No, Tim, don't jump in the mud. You will get dirty." + +Tim was sad, but he listened to his mom. He went to play with his toy car instead. He saw a little bug stuck in the mud. The bug was trying hard to get out, but it was too weak. Tim had an idea. He used a stick to help the bug. He pointed the stick at the bug and said, "Hold on, little bug! I will help you." + +The bug held on to the stick, and Tim pulled it out of the mud. The bug was so happy! It said, "Thank you, Tim, for helping me. You are very kind and strong." Tim felt good about helping the bug. He knew that it was better to help others than to just play in the mud. + +From that day on, Tim always looked for ways to help others. He learned that being strong was not just about being big and playing in the mud, but also about using his strength to help others in need. And that made Tim feel even stronger and happier. The moral of the story is to always use your strength to help others and be kind. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree. In this tree, there was a sheet. The sheet was hanging from a branch. It was a very big sheet. The wind blew the sheet back and forth. It was fun to watch. + +One day, a little boy named Tim saw the sheet. He wanted to play with it. Tim tried to reach the sheet, but it was too high. He was sad. Tim asked his mom for help. His mom got a long stick. She used the stick to get the sheet down. Tim was very happy. + +Tim and his mom took the sheet home. They washed it because it was dirty. The water was bitter and cold. Tim and his mom hung the sheet up to dry. When it was dry, they used the sheet to make a tent. Tim played in the tent all day. He was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his stuff. His favorite stuff was a smelly, old ball. He would blink his eyes and wag his tail when he saw the ball. + +One day, Spot saw the smelly ball under a big tree. He blinked his eyes and ran to get it. He was so happy when he picked it up. He wanted to play all day. + +As Spot played with the smelly ball, his friend, Kitty, came to play too. Kitty blinked her eyes and looked at the ball. They played together and had lots of fun. At the end of the day, Spot and Kitty were tired, but they were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty musician named Tom. Tom loved to play his drum all day long. He made loud and fun music that made everyone dance. + +One day, Tom saw a big tree with a strong branch. He thought it would be fun to hang his drum from the tree. Tom tied a rope to his drum and threw the other end over the branch. He pulled the rope until the drum was hanging high up in the air. + +But then, a big wind came and blew the drum away. Tom was very sad because he could not play his music anymore. The people in the town missed dancing to Tom's music. The mighty musician was not mighty anymore, and everything was quiet and sad. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a cat and a dog. The cat was fierce and the dog was kind. They did not like each other at all. One day, the cat found a big, soft wrap. She put it around her neck and felt very pretty. + +The dog saw the cat with the wrap and said, "Oh, I like your wrap! Can I try it on?" The cat laughed and said, "No! This is mine. You cannot have it." The dog felt sad, but he did not say anything more. + +Later, the cat went outside to play. She did not see a big hole in the ground. She fell into the hole with the wrap still around her neck. The dog heard the cat cry for help, but he was still upset. He did not help the cat. The cat stayed in the hole, stuck and sad, with the wrap around her neck. +Once upon a time, there was a nosy little dog named Spot. Spot liked to store all of his toys in a big box. He loved to play with them every day. + +One sunny day, Spot saw a big race happening in the park. He wanted to join the fun, so he ran as fast as he could. All the other dogs were running too. + +Spot ran and ran, and soon he was ahead of all the other dogs. He crossed the finish line first and won the race! Everyone cheered for Spot's victory. From that day on, Spot was not just nosy, but also very fast. +Once upon a time, there was a big, red door. It had a shiny knob. A little girl named Amy lived in the house with the red door. She liked to play with her toys and her dog, Spot. + +One day, Amy wanted to go outside to play. She tried to open the door. She turned the knob, but it was hard to open. She tried again and again. Spot, her dog, was deaf, so he couldn't hear her when she called for help. + +Finally, Amy opened the door. She and Spot went outside to play. They ran and jumped in the sun. They were very happy. And they played together all day long. +One day, a little boy named Tim was very excited. He wanted to build something big with his toy blocks. He asked his dad for help. His dad said, "Let's go get some lumber from the backyard." + +They went outside and found a big pile of lumber. Tim's dad helped him pick out the best pieces. Tim was so happy he wanted to squeeze his dad, but he knew the lumber was too heavy. + +Tim and his dad carried the lumber back to the house. They worked together to build a big tower with the blocks and lumber. When they were done, Tim gave his dad a big squeeze. They were both very excited about their big tower. +Once upon a time, there was a fox. The fox was red and fast. The fox lived in a big forest. One day, the fox saw something shiny. It was an expensive toy. The fox wanted the toy very much. + +A man found the fox with the toy. The man wanted the toy too. The man caught the fox and put it in a cage. The man said, "I will release you if you give me the toy." The fox did not want to give the toy away. + +The fox thought and thought. But the fox did not give the toy to the man. So, the man did not release the fox. The fox stayed in the cage. The fox was sad. The end. +One day, a little dog named Spot went for a walk in the cold. He started to shiver because it was so cold outside. Spot saw a big chest in the snow. He wanted to look inside the chest, so he went closer. + +Spot met a big deaf bear named Bob. Bob could not hear very well. Spot said, "Hi, I am Spot. I want to look in the chest." Bob nodded and smiled. They both opened the chest together. + +Inside the chest, they found a big ice block. The ice block made them shiver even more. They tried to break the ice block, but it was too big and strong. Spot and Bob were so cold that they could not move. In the end, they stayed in the cold and shivered together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to keep moving all day long. He would jump, run, and dance. Tim was always full of motion. + +One day, Tim met a new friend named Sam. Sam was not moving like Tim. He just stood still. Tim said, "Why don't you move like me? It's fun!" Sam looked at Tim and said, "I don't know how to move like you. I want to learn." + +Tim was happy to help Sam. He showed Sam how to jump up and down, run fast, and dance around. Sam was so happy that he could move like Tim. They kept moving together, and they were no longer ignorant about how to have fun with motion. They became best friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite shirt. It was not a regular shirt. It was a very special shirt with lots of colors. + +One day, Lily's shirt got a big hole in it. She was very sad. She wanted to fix her shirt. So, she asked her mom for help. + +Lily's mom helped her fix the shirt. They used a needle and thread to sew the hole. Soon, the shirt was as good as new. Lily was very happy and wore her special shirt all the time. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to wear a red hat. He would wear it all day long. One day, Spot got a gift from his friend, a big yellow ball. Spot was very happy to play with his new gift. + +Spot and his friend played with the yellow ball in a big park. They played catch and had lots of fun. Then, the ball rolled into a bush. Spot went into the bush to get the ball, but he couldn't find it. He felt helpless because he could not see the ball. + +Spot's friend came to help him look for the ball. They looked together, and soon they found the ball under a leaf. Spot was so happy to have his friend help him. They played with the yellow ball and wore their hats for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, Timmy's mom asked him if he wanted to bake cookies. Timmy was excited and said yes. They went to the kitchen and started to mix the ingredients. Timmy's mom added some green food coloring to make the cookies look special. + +While the cookies were baking in the oven, Timmy's mom cut a big green melon. Timmy loved melon and was happy to have it for a snack. When the cookies were done, they took them out of the oven and let them cool. Timmy's mom gave him a cookie and he took a big bite. It was delicious! Timmy was happy he got to bake cookies and eat a yummy green melon. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his blocks. He would stack them up high and then knock them down. One day, Timmy's little sister wanted to play with his blocks too. But Timmy did not want to share. He said, "No! These are my blocks!" His sister felt sad and went to tell their mom. + +Mom came to Timmy and said, "Timmy, it's not nice to not share. You should let your sister play with your blocks too." Timmy felt ashamed because he knew he was not being kind. He took the blocks and cut them in half with his toy scissors. He gave half to his sister and they played together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a comb that he loved to use to brush his hair. His comb was very special because it was shiny and new, and his mom said it was a modern comb. + +One day, Timmy decided to play hide and seek with his friends. He found a good hiding spot behind a big tree. He was so quiet that nobody could find him! + +After a while, Timmy's friends gave up looking for him and went home. Timmy waited a little longer before he came out of his hiding spot. When he got home, he used his modern comb to fix his hair before dinner. + +Timmy was happy that he won the game of hide and seek, but he was even happier to have his shiny comb to make him look handsome. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to travel to new places with her family. One day, they went to a big park and Lily saw a naughty squirrel stealing some nuts from a chair. The squirrel was very fast and ran away before Lily's dad could catch him. + +Lily felt sad for the chair because it did not have any nuts left. So, she decided to pick some flowers and put them on the chair to make it feel better. Her dad was proud of her kind heart and they continued to travel around the park, looking for more adventures. + +As they walked, Lily saw a beautiful butterfly and tried to catch it. But the butterfly flew away and Lily fell down. Her dad picked her up and put her on his shoulders, carrying her like a chair. Lily felt happy and safe, knowing that her dad would always be there to travel with her. +Once upon a time, there was a lady named Lily. She was very messy and always had toys on the floor. One day, Lily wanted to mail a letter to her friend. She asked her little son, Timmy, to help her find the letter. + +Timmy said, "Mommy, your room is so messy. I can't find the letter." + +Lily replied, "I know, Timmy. I need to clean up my room. Can you help me?" + +Timmy happily helped his mommy clean up the room. They found the letter and went to the post office to mail it. The lady at the post office was very kind and helped them mail the letter. Lily was happy and thanked Timmy for his help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved magic and always wanted to be a magician. One day, she met a magician who showed her some magic tricks. Lily was so happy and wanted to learn more. + +But the magician said, "I can only teach you if you promise to never use magic to hurt anyone." + +Lily promised, but when she went back to her regular life, she saw some kids playing and they didn't let her play. She felt angry and wanted to use magic to make them go away. But then she remembered her promise and decided not to use magic to hurt them. + +Lily learned that using magic to hurt others is not good and that it's important to keep promises. She hated feeling angry and decided to always be kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little mole. He lived in a hole under the ground. The mole was very happy because he had a lot of friends. One day, the mole saw a green leaf and he was very excited. He wanted to tell his friends about it. + +The mole went to his friend, the rabbit, and said, "Look at the green leaf! It's so pretty!" The rabbit was very happy for the mole and they both went to tell their other friends. They told the squirrel, the bird, and the mouse about the green leaf. + +All of the friends were very happy and they decided to have a picnic under the green tree. They ate yummy food and played games. The mole was very happy that he could tell his friends about the green leaf and they all had a wonderful time together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a cherry tree in her backyard. The cherries looked so yummy and red. + +Lily wanted to take a cherry and eat it. But she wasn't tall enough to reach the cherries. She looked around for help. Suddenly, a wise old owl flew down from a nearby tree. + +The owl saw that Lily wanted a cherry. He said, "I can help you take a cherry. Just climb on my back and I'll fly you up to the tree." Lily climbed on the owl's back and they flew up to the cherry tree. She picked a cherry and ate it. It was the best cherry she had ever tasted. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to run and play outside. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the harbor to see the big boats. Timmy thought the boats were really cool. + +While they were at the harbor, Timmy saw a man jogging along the water. Timmy asked his mom, "Why is that man running?" His mom replied, "He's jogging to stay healthy and strong." Timmy thought that was a good idea and decided he wanted to jog too. + +Timmy started jogging along the harbor, feeling the cool breeze on his face. The man who was jogging before saw Timmy and said, "You're doing a great job!" Timmy smiled and said, "Thank you!" Then he continued jogging and playing at the harbor, feeling happy and healthy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. Jack loved to play golf with his dad. One day, Jack and his dad went to play golf in the park. Jack hit the ball and it went into the water. Jack was sad. + +His dad said, "Don't be frightened, Jack. We can get the ball back." They went to the water and Jack's dad put his hand in the water to get the ball. But the water was cold and his dad said, "I need to soak my hand in warm water." + +Jack said, "I know where we can get warm water. Let's go home!" They went home and Jack's mom helped them warm up some water. Jack's dad soaked his hand in the warm water and felt better. + +Jack was happy that they got the ball back and they went back to play golf. From that day on, Jack always made sure to hit the ball away from the water. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and pretend he was a hero. He had a favorite toy, a superhero with a serious face. + +One day, Timmy's mom took him to a toy store. Timmy saw a big display of superhero toys and he got very excited. He asked his mom if he could have one. + +His mom said, "Which one do you want, Timmy?" + +Timmy pointed to his favorite superhero and said, "I want him! He's my hero!" + +His mom smiled and said, "Okay, let's buy him." Timmy was so happy and he couldn't wait to play with his new toy. He ran around the store, pretending to be a hero just like his toy. + +When they got home, Timmy showed his new toy to his dad. "Look, Dad! I have a new hero!" he said, displaying the toy proudly. + +His dad smiled and said, "That's great, Timmy. Now you have two heroes – your toy and yourself!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to eat melon. She would ask her mom for melon all the time. One day, her mom said no because they didn't have any melon left. Lily was sad and started to question why they didn't buy more melon. + +Lily's mom explained that they needed to go to the store to buy more melon. But Lily didn't want to go to the store because she was being stubborn. She didn't want to leave the house. + +Her mom tried to convince her by saying they could buy lots of melon at the store. Finally, Lily agreed and they went to the store. They found a big juicy melon and Lily was very happy. She ate the melon all by herself and it was very yummy. From then on, Lily always made sure to remind her mom to buy lots of melon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up and wear pretty dresses. One day, Lily went to a party and saw a boy who was being very rude to his friends. She didn't like it, so she went to examine why he was acting that way. + +Lily found out that the boy was feeling sad because he didn't have a pretty dress like hers. She felt sorry for him and decided to share her dress with him. The boy was so happy and thanked Lily for being kind. + +From that day on, Lily and the boy became good friends and they always shared their toys and dresses. Lily learned that sometimes people act rude because they are feeling sad or upset, and it's important to examine why before judging them. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean his room. Timmy said, "Okay, Mommy!" and started to pick up his toys. + +He sorted his toys into two piles. One pile had cars and trucks, and the other pile had stuffed animals and balls. Timmy's mom said, "Good job, Timmy! You're doing great!" Timmy smiled and felt proud. + +Then, Timmy saw an object on the floor that he didn't recognize. He picked it up and showed it to his mom. "Mommy, what is this?" he asked. His mom looked at it and said, "That's a pencil, Timmy. It's used for writing and drawing." Timmy nodded and put the pencil in his desk. + +After he finished, Timmy's mom said, "Your room looks so nice and ready for you to play again!" Timmy was happy and went to play with his toys. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was very hungry and wanted some food. Her mom gave her a smooth apple to eat. Lily was very happy and took a big bite. The apple was so tasty that she asked her mom to give her more. Her mom gave her another smooth apple and Lily ate it all up. She was very full and happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and color pictures with her crayons. One day, Lily's mom asked her if she wanted to learn some math. Lily didn't know what math was, but she said yes anyway. + +Lily's mom showed her how to count and add things together. Lily thought it was fun and she thanked her mom for teaching her something new. Later that day, Lily went to play with her friend, Timmy. Timmy looked pale and sad. + +"What's wrong, Timmy?" asked Lily. + +"I don't understand my math homework," replied Timmy. + +Lily remembered what her mom had taught her and decided to help Timmy. She showed him how to count and add just like her mom had shown her. Timmy was so happy and thanked Lily for helping him. From that day on, Lily and Timmy were the best of friends and always helped each other with their math homework. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard with her dog, Max. One day, Lily found an olive on the ground and picked it up. She thought it looked funny and showed it to Max. + +Max barked, "That's a scary olive, Lily! We should escape!" + +Lily didn't know what "escape" meant, so she asked Max. He explained that it meant to run away from something scary. Lily agreed that the olive was scary and they decided to escape. + +As they ran away, Lily dropped the olive and it rolled away. She was happy to be safe with Max and they played together in the sunshine. From that day on, Lily knew that if something was scary, she could always escape with Max by her side. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, but her mommy always told her to be careful and not get dirty. One day, Lily saw a butterfly and she chased it, running and laughing. She fell down and got her dress dirty. + +"Oh no, mommy will be mad at me," Lily said. + +"Don't worry, Lily," said the butterfly. "Let's go to the world of flowers. It's a beautiful place where you can forget about being dirty." + +Lily followed the butterfly to a world full of colorful flowers. She played with the butterflies and smelled the flowers. She forgot about her dirty dress and enjoyed the world of flowers. When she came back home, her mommy was surprised to see her happy face. + +"What happened, Lily?" asked her mommy. + +"I went to the world of flowers and it was so beautiful," said Lily. "The butterfly let me play with them and I forgot about my dirty dress." + +Her mommy smiled and hugged her. "I'm glad you had fun, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to visit his grandma's house. She always had yummy beef for dinner. + +One day, Timmy and his mom went to visit grandma. But when they got there, they saw a big, scary dog. Timmy felt fearful and didn't want to go inside. + +But grandma knew just what to do. She called the dog over and introduced him to Timmy. Timmy saw that the dog was friendly and he wasn't so fearful anymore. They all had a nice dinner together with delicious beef. Timmy was happy he didn't miss out on his favorite meal! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat toast for breakfast every day. One morning, she was making her toast when she accidentally touched the hot toaster. It was very dangerous and she got a little burn on her finger. + +Lily's mommy saw what happened and examined her finger. She put a bandage on it to make it feel better. Lily learned that toasters can be very hot and dangerous, so she promised to be more careful in the future. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to ask her mommy for help when making her toast. She didn't want to get hurt again. And every time she ate her toast, she remembered the time when she got a little burn and smiled because she was happy she had learned something new. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a friend named Timmy who lived next door. One day, Lily and Timmy decided to bake cookies together. + +Lily said, "Let's stir the cookie dough together, Timmy!" + +Timmy replied, "Okay, that sounds like fun!" + +As they stirred the dough, Lily said, "You're an incredible friend, Timmy!" + +Timmy smiled and said, "You're an incredible friend too, Lily!" + +After they finished stirring the dough, they put it in the oven to bake. When the cookies were done, they shared them with their families and everyone said they were delicious. From that day on, Lily and Timmy continued to bake and have fun together as incredible friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Bubbles. Bubbles loved to swim in the sea all day long. One day, Bubbles met a crab named Pinchy. Pinchy said, "Hello Bubbles, why do you always swim alone?" + +Bubbles replied, "I don't know. I just like to swim alone." + +Pinchy said, "I think it's better to swim with friends. Let's swim together!" Bubbles thought it was a good idea and agreed. + +As they swam together, Bubbles noticed that the sea was getting darker. Pinchy said, "Don't worry, I'll cover you with my shell so you won't be scared." Bubbles felt safe and happy with his new friend. + +The moral of the story is that it's nice to have friends and help each other. Even when things get dark, a bright friend can make all the difference. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a black cat named Midnight. One day, Lily and Midnight went for a walk in the park. They saw a boy playing with a ball. Lily asked, "Can I play with you?" The boy said, "Yes, you can play with me. You are polite." + +Lily and the boy played with the ball. They pushed the ball to each other. Midnight watched them play. Suddenly, the ball went too far and landed in a bush. The boy said, "Oh no, my ball is stuck. Can you help me get it?" + +Lily said, "Yes, I can help you." She pushed the bush aside and got the ball for the boy. The boy said, "Thank you for helping me. You are a good friend." Lily smiled and said, "You're welcome. Let's play again tomorrow." And they all went home happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the woods. One day, she saw a raven perched on a tree branch. The raven had shiny black feathers and a sharp beak. + +Lily wanted to be friends with the raven, but she didn't know how to get close to it. She thought about it for a while and came up with a plan. She gathered some breadcrumbs and scattered them on the ground near the tree where the raven was sitting. + +Soon enough, the raven saw the breadcrumbs and flew down to eat them. Lily slowly approached the raven and offered it more breadcrumbs. The raven was friendly and ate from Lily's hand. + +From that day on, Lily and the raven became great friends. They would play together and explore the woods. The raven was always helpful, showing Lily where to find the best berries and warning her of any danger. They would often join forces to solve problems and have fun adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went on a walk with her mommy and daddy. They walked by a stream where the water flowed and made a pretty sound. Lily wanted to touch the water, but it was too far away. + +She was getting impatient because she wanted to reach the stream. Her mommy and daddy saw how much she wanted to touch the water, so they picked her up and carried her closer. Lily was so happy and splashed her hands in the stream. She loved feeling the cool water on her skin. + +After they played in the stream, they went home and had some yummy snacks. Lily was so tired from her adventure that she took a nap and dreamed about playing in the stream again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden and watch the plants grow. One day, she found a bean on the ground. "Mommy, look at this bean!" she said excitedly. + +Her mommy came over and examined the bean. "It looks like a magic bean," she said. + +Lily was curious and wanted to know more. "What's a magic bean?" she asked. + +"It's a special bean that can grow into a big beanstalk," her mommy explained. + +Lily planted the bean in the garden and waited patiently. Soon, a tall beanstalk grew and reached all the way up to the sky. Lily climbed up the beanstalk and met a bossy giant who wanted to eat her. But with her quick thinking and bravery, Lily defeated the giant and returned home safely. + +From then on, Lily always kept an eye out for magic beans in her garden. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big bed that he loved to jump on. One day, Timmy was jumping on his bed and he was being very careless. He didn't notice that his favorite toy had fallen off the bed and onto the floor. + +Just then, Timmy's mom came into the room and observed what was happening. She saw that Timmy was jumping on the bed and that his toy was on the floor. She told Timmy to be careful and to pick up his toy. + +Timmy listened to his mom and picked up his toy. He realized that he needed to be more careful when he was jumping on his bed. From that day on, Timmy made sure to always be careful and to keep his toys safe while he played on his bed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cookies with her mom in the oven. One day, they were making chocolate chip cookies and Lily accidentally dropped some on the floor. + +Her mom said, "It's okay, Lily. We can still use them." + +Lily replied, "But what about the ants? They might want them too." + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's very compassionate of you to mention, Lily. But don't worry, we'll make sure to clean them up before we bake the cookies." + +Lily felt happy that she could be helpful and caring towards the ants. And they all enjoyed delicious cookies together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, Lily met a boy named Max. Max wanted to play with Lily, but Lily was impatient and wanted to play alone. + +Max said, "Can I play with you?" + +Lily replied, "No, I want to play alone." + +Max asked, "Can you teach me how to play?" + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "Okay, I will teach you, but you have to do what I demand." + +Max agreed and Lily showed him how to play. They had so much fun together that Lily forgot all about being impatient. From that day on, Lily and Max played together every day in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toys. One day, she found a fragile pig toy in her room. She loved it so much that she carried it with her everywhere she went. + +One day, Lily's friend came to visit her. "What's that?" her friend asked, pointing to the fragile pig toy. "It's my piggy," Lily said proudly. "Can I hold it?" her friend asked. "Sure," Lily said, handing over the piggy. + +But her friend accidentally dropped the piggy and it broke into pieces. "Oh no!" Lily cried. "My piggy is broken!" + +Lily's friend tried to apologize, but Lily was so upset that she didn't want to talk to her anymore. She went to her room and cried. Her mom came in and asked what was wrong. "My piggy is broken," Lily said. "I want to call the toy doctor to fix it." + +But her mom explained that the piggy couldn't be fixed. Lily was so sad that she didn't want to play with her toys anymore. From that day on, she always remembered to be careful with her fragile toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a journal with a pink cover where she drew pictures of her family and pets. One day, Lily saw a cute puppy outside her house. The puppy was so adorable that Lily wanted to play with it. She went outside and tried to balance on one foot like a flamingo to get closer to the puppy. But she lost her balance and fell down. The puppy licked her face and made her laugh. Lily wrote about the puppy in her journal and drew a picture of them playing together. From that day on, Lily and the puppy became best friends and had many more adventures together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety had a pretty feather on his head. One day, Tweety was flying around when he saw a little girl named Lily. + +Lily said, "Hello, Tweety! Can I touch your feather?" + +Tweety said, "Sure, but be careful!" + +Lily gently touched Tweety's feather and said, "Wow, it's so soft!" + +Then, Lily's big brother came and tried to grab Tweety. Tweety flew away, but Lily's brother caught him and examined him. + +Tweety was scared and not ready for this. Lily's brother let Tweety go, but Tweety was so scared that he flew into a window and hurt himself. Tweety was okay, but he never let anyone examine him again. +Once upon a time, there was a blue bird. The bird was very pretty and had a lot of feathers. One day, the bird was flying and saw a little girl. The girl had a bottle of shampoo in her hand. The bird landed on a tree and started to stare at the girl. + +The girl saw the bird and wanted to play with it. She opened the shampoo bottle and poured it on the ground. The bird flew down to the ground and started to play in the shampoo. The girl laughed and clapped her hands. + +But then, the bird started to feel sick. The shampoo was not good for the bird's feathers. The bird tried to fly away, but it was too late. The bird fell to the ground and did not move anymore. The little girl was very sad and cried. She learned that it was not good to play with shampoo and hurt animals. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures with her long crayons. One day, her mom asked her to draw a picture of their house. But Lily refused and said, "No, I don't want to." + +Her mom asked, "Why not, Lily? I would love to see your picture of our house." + +Lily replied, "I don't like drawing houses. They are too boring." + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's okay, Lily. You can draw whatever you like. Maybe you can draw a picture of your favorite toy instead?" + +Lily's face lit up with excitement and she happily drew a picture of her favorite teddy bear. Her mom was proud of her and hung the picture on the fridge for everyone to see. From that day on, Lily loved drawing pictures even more. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie. The birdie was very strong and could fly high up in the sky. One day, the birdie was flying and saw a worm on the ground. The birdie wanted to eat the worm, so it swooped down to grab it. But the birdie didn't see the big tree in front of it and flew right into it. + +The birdie fell to the ground and hurt its wing. It tried to fly again, but couldn't. The birdie's life was in danger. A little girl saw the birdie and tried to help. She wiped the birdie's wing with a soft cloth, but it was too late. The birdie couldn't fly anymore and died. The little girl was sad because she couldn't save the birdie's life. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved cars and always wanted to ride in one. One day, her mom took her to the car shop to buy a new car. Lily was so excited to ride in it. + +But when they got to the car shop, Lily saw so many cars and got confused. She didn't know which one to choose. Her mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can trust the car salesman to help us pick the right car." + +The car salesman showed them a shiny red car and Lily loved it. She asked her mom if they could buy it and her mom said yes. Lily was so happy to ride in her new car and she knew she could trust it to take her on many adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his blocks. He had a long, tall tower of blocks that he built all by himself. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy wanted to play with Timmy's blocks too. Timmy said, "Sure, you can play with my blocks. But be careful not to knock down my long tower!" + +Billy started to play with the blocks, but he accidentally knocked over Timmy's tower. Timmy was sad and said, "Why did you do that, Billy? My tower was so long and it took me a long time to build it." + +Billy felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Timmy. Let me help you build an even longer tower!" They worked together and poured all the blocks out on the floor. They built a new tower that was even longer than the first one. Timmy was happy again and they played together for a long time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily looked out the window and saw it was raining outside. She loved the rain because it made everything clean and pretty. + +But when the rain stopped, she saw that her toys were covered in dust. She didn't like the dust because it made her sneeze. So, she asked her mommy if they could clean the toys together. They got a cloth and wiped away all the dust. + +After they finished, Lily was happy because her toys were pretty again. She played with them all day and was grateful for the rain that made everything clean. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and toys, but one day she wanted a new toy. She asked her mom if she could get a toy wolf, but her mom said it was too expensive. + +Lily started to complain and cry, but her mom explained that they didn't have enough money to buy an expensive toy. Lily was sad, but she understood. + +The next day, Lily went for a walk in the forest and saw a real wolf. She was scared at first, but then she realized that the wolf was friendly and just wanted to play. She had so much fun with the wolf that she forgot all about the expensive toy she wanted. From that day on, she was happy with the toys she already had and loved playing with her new friend, the wolf. +Once upon a time, there was a dancer named Lily. She was very powerful and could jump high in the air. One day, Lily went to the park to practice her dance moves. A little girl named Emma saw her and said, "Wow, you are a great dancer!" Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Emma. I love to dance." + +Emma watched Lily dance for a while, but then it was time for her to go home. She said goodbye to Lily and walked away. Lily continued to dance, but soon it started to rain. She knew she had to return home before she got too wet. + +Lily packed up her things and started to walk home. As she walked, she thought about how much she loved to dance and how happy it made her. She couldn't wait to return to the park tomorrow and dance again. +Once upon a time, there was a busy little mouse. The mouse lived in a barrel in the forest. One day, the mouse went to the store to order some cheese. The store was very busy with lots of people. The mouse had to wait in line for a long time. Finally, the mouse got to the front of the line and ordered some cheese. The mouse was very happy and went back to the barrel to enjoy the cheese. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. One day, she saw a pretty butterfly flying around. She wanted to catch it, so she got a jar with a tight lid. She ran after the butterfly and finally caught it. She was so happy to collect the butterfly in her jar. She watched it for a while and then let it go, so it could fly free in her garden again. From that day on, she always looked for new things to collect in her garden. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, she came home and her mom noticed that her hands were dirty. "Lily, did you wash your hands after playing?" her mom asked. + +Lily shook her head no. "I forgot," she said. + +Her mom said, "Well, let's go wash your hands with soap. It's important to keep our hands clean." + +Lily washed her hands with soap and her mom said, "You're an honest girl for telling me the truth about forgetting to wash your hands." + +Lily smiled and said, "I guess I just got too excited playing with my friends." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her long hair, but it was getting too long to brush. Her mommy said it was time for a haircut. Lily didn't want to get a haircut because she thought it would be terrible. + +Lily's mommy took her to the hair salon. The hairdresser was very nice and gave Lily a lollipop. Lily felt happy and forgot about her haircut. The hairdresser started to cut Lily's hair, but Lily saw herself in the mirror and started to weep. She thought her hair looked terrible. + +The hairdresser told Lily that her hair looked beautiful and that she should be proud of it. Lily stopped weeping and smiled. She realized that haircuts aren't so bad after all. She learned that it's important to try new things and not be afraid of change. From that day on, Lily was excited to get haircuts and always felt proud of her new hairstyles. +Once upon a time, there was a kind and generous rabbit named Benny. He loved to hop around and eat carrots all day. One day, he found a shiny red apple and wanted to share it with his friends. + +Benny went to search for his friends, but they were nowhere to be found. He looked under bushes and behind trees, but they were not there. Benny started to worry and wondered where his friends could be. + +Suddenly, he saw a big shape moving in the distance. It was a mean fox who had taken Benny's friends. Benny knew he had to be brave and save his friends. He hopped towards the fox and with his quick thinking and bravery, he managed to rescue his friends. From that day on, Benny and his friends were even closer and shared everything they found. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy accidentally knocked over a vase and it broke. His mommy saw what happened and got very angry. She said, "Timmy, you need to apologize and clean up this mess. If you don't, I will punish you." + +Timmy felt anxious because he didn't want to get punished. He quickly said sorry and started to clean up the broken pieces. As he was cleaning, he saw a fireman walk by. Timmy was so excited because he loved firemen. He ran up to the fireman and said, "Hi! Do you put out fires?" + +The fireman smiled and said, "Yes, I do. It's important to be careful and not play with fire. You don't want to get hurt." Timmy nodded and promised to be careful. He felt happy that he got to talk to a fireman and forgot all about his punishment. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to fly his cute kite in the park. One day, Timmy saw a little girl crying because her kite was stuck in a tree. Timmy wanted to help her, so he ran over to the tree and tried to get the kite down. But he couldn't reach it. + +Timmy decided to pause and think about what to do. He remembered that his dad had a long stick in the car. Timmy ran to the car and got the stick. He used the stick to get the kite down from the tree. The little girl was so happy and thanked Timmy for his help. + +The moral of the story is that it's always good to help others when they need it. Even if it means pausing and thinking about how to help. +Once upon a time, there was a sailor named Jack. He loved to sail on his boat. One day, he sailed to a faraway island. On the island, he met a little girl named Lily. + +Lily asked, "Can I come on your boat, Mr. Sailor?" + +Jack replied, "Of course, little one. Hop on board!" + +As they sailed, the boat went very fast and Lily felt dizzy. She said, "Mr. Sailor, can we slow down? I feel dizzy." + +Jack said, "Sure thing, let me just zip up the sails a bit." + +After that, the boat went slower and Lily felt better. They had a great time sailing together and became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went for a jog with her mommy. Lily was very happy and ran as fast as she could. Suddenly, she saw a little bird sitting on a tree. The bird looked anxious and scared. + +Lily whispered to her mommy, "Look, mommy! The bird is scared." They both went closer to the bird and saw that it had hurt its wing. Lily's mommy picked up the bird and said, "Let's take it to the vet." + +At the vet, the doctor said the bird needed some rest and care. Lily and her mommy took the bird home and made a cozy nest for it. They gave the bird some food and water and it felt much better. Lily was very happy that she could help the little bird. From that day on, she always looked for animals that needed help on her jogs. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the beach. She loved the beach because she could play in the sand and surf in the waves. + +As she was playing, she saw a blue bird with a broken wing. "Oh no!" she cried. "Birdie hurt!" + +She ran to her mommy and said, "Mommy, birdie hurt! We need to feed him!" + +Mommy said, "Okay, let's give him some bread." + +Lily and her mommy fed the birdie some bread and watched as he ate happily. "Thank you, birdie!" Lily said with a smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her pony, Sparkles, very much. Every day, she would clean Sparkles' stable and brush her mane and tail. + +One day, Lily's friend, Timmy, came to visit. Timmy said, "I want a pony too! Can I ride Sparkles?" Lily replied, "Sure, but first we need to study how to take care of ponies." + +Lily and Timmy studied together and learned how to clean and care for ponies. They had so much fun riding Sparkles and taking care of her. They even made a promise to always take care of their ponies and keep them clean. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to study and learn how to take care of the things we love, like our ponies. And when we take care of them, they will be happy and healthy. +Once upon a time, there was a happy farmer who lived on a farm. He had many animals like cows, pigs, and chickens. The farmer loved his animals and took care of them every day. + +One day, the farmer went to the field to check on his crops. He saw that the plants were growing well and he was very happy. Suddenly, a big storm came and destroyed all the crops. The farmer was sad because he couldn't sell his crops and make money. + +The next day, the farmer decided to fix his farm and plant new crops. He worked very hard and planted many seeds. Finally, spring came and the farmer was happy again. But, the new crops didn't grow well and the farmer didn't have any money. He was sad again and couldn't take care of his animals anymore. The animals had to leave the farm and find a new home. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a small hut in the forest with his mommy and daddy. One day, Timmy and his mommy went for a walk in the forest. They saw many trees and animals. + +Suddenly, Timmy's mommy stopped and said, "Let's relax here for a bit." They sat down on the soft grass and looked at the clouds in the sky. Timmy felt very proud that he was able to sit still and be quiet for a long time. + +After a little while, Timmy asked his mommy, "Can we go back to our hut now?" His mommy smiled and said, "Of course, let's go home." Timmy felt happy and excited to go back to his cozy hut in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved Christmas very much. He liked to see the lights and the big tree in the town square. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her wrap some presents for his cousins. Timmy was happy to help. He wrapped the presents with colorful paper and put a bow on top. + +Later that day, Timmy went outside to play. He saw a big pile of coal near the train tracks. The coal was black and dirty. Timmy thought it looked like chocolate, but his mom told him not to touch it because it was very dirty. + +Suddenly, a noisy train passed by and Timmy covered his ears. The train was very loud! Timmy waved at the train and watched it disappear into the distance. He was happy to have seen the train, but he was even happier to go back inside and have some hot cocoa with his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the park and play on the swings and slide. One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy. They saw a big, angry dog barking loudly. Lily's mommy told her to stay quiet and not go near the dog. + +Lily saw her friend, Tommy, playing on the slide. She wanted to play too, but the dog was in the way. Suddenly, the dog saw Tommy and started to run towards him. Tommy was scared and started to cry. + +Lily remembered what her mommy said and stayed quiet. She ran to the slide and climbed up as fast as she could. The dog couldn't get her because she was too high up. + +After a while, the dog got tired and went away. Tommy stopped crying and said, "Thank you, Lily. You saved me." Lily smiled and said, "I knew the slide would keep us safe." From that day on, Lily and Tommy always played together at the park, but they made sure to stay away from the angry dog. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved cars and trucks and anything that moved. One day, Timmy's dad took him to the gas station to fill up their car with fuel. Timmy saw the price and said, "Wow, that's expensive!" + +His dad replied, "Yes, it is, Timmy. That's why we need to make sure we don't waste it." + +As they were driving home, Timmy saw a big truck that was spewing out black smoke. He said, "Daddy, that truck is making the air dirty. We need to tell them to stop!" + +His dad replied, "You're right, Timmy. We need to insist that people take care of our planet and not waste fuel." + +From that day on, Timmy made sure to always remind his friends and family to take care of the environment and not waste fuel. He knew that it was important to be responsible and take care of our planet so that it could be healthy and happy for everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved popcorn. He would always ask his mom for some whenever they went to the movies. One day, Timmy's mom brought home a big bag of popcorn. Timmy was so happy! He opened the bag and started eating. + +Suddenly, Timmy's little sister entered the room. She wanted some popcorn too. Timmy was helpful and shared his popcorn with her. They both ate and watched cartoons together. It was a fun day for Timmy and his sister. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved looking at the regular clouds in the sky. One day, she saw a cloud that looked like a big bunny. + +"Mommy, look at the bunny cloud!" Lily said excitedly. + +Her mommy looked up and saw the cloud. "Wow, you're right! It does look like a bunny," her mommy said. + +Lily was happy that her mommy saw the bunny cloud too. From then on, Lily loved to look at the regular clouds and name the ones that looked like animals. +Once upon a time, there was a kitty named Mittens. Mittens was a playful kitty who loved to chase balls and play with toys. One day, Mittens was very hungry, so her owner put some food on a plate for her. But Mittens did not want to eat her food. She just sat there and sighed. + +Her owner asked, "What's wrong, Mittens?" But Mittens just sighed again. Then, her owner noticed that Mittens had spilled her water on the floor. Mittens was sad because she did not mean to make a mess. Her owner cleaned up the water and gave her a fresh plate of food. This time, Mittens was happy and ate all of her food. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety was very happy because he had just found a big piece of bread to eat. But suddenly, a big, mean cat appeared and tried to take the bread away from Tweety. + +"Hey, that's my bread!" Tweety said. + +"No, it's mine now," the cat replied. + +Tweety didn't want to give up his bread, so he flew away with it. But the cat chased after him. Finally, Tweety found a tree to hide in. The cat couldn't climb the tree, so he had to give up. + +Tweety was safe now, but he realized that his feathers were filthy from all the flying around. So, he decided to separate himself from the other birds until he could clean himself up. And that's exactly what he did. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she found a shiny rock and thought it was magical. She showed it to her mom and said, "Look, Mommy! This rock is special. I think it has a spirit inside." + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's a great thought, Lily. Maybe we should put it in a special place to keep it safe." Lily agreed and they found a special spot in the garden to put the rock. + +The next day, Lily woke up early and ran outside to check on her special rock. She was so happy to see it was still there. She said to the rock, "I want to be successful like you, little rock. I think you have a lot of power inside you." The rock didn't say anything back, but Lily felt like it was listening. + +From that day on, Lily visited her special rock every day and talked to it about her dreams and hopes. She thought the rock was her lucky charm and it made her feel happy and confident. And even though the rock didn't talk back, Lily felt like it was helping her become successful in her own way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the beach with her family. She would run in the sand and play in the water. One day, she saw her dad wave at her from the ocean. She waved back and felt happy. + +Lily wanted to learn how to swim like her dad. She asked him to teach her. He said yes and they started practicing. Lily was proud when she started to swim by herself. + +But one day, Lily went to the beach alone. She saw a big wave coming towards her. She tried to swim away, but the wave was too strong. Lily got pulled under the water and couldn't breathe. She didn't know what to do. She wished her dad was there to help her. + +Sadly, Lily never made it out of the water. Her family was very sad and missed her very much. They wished they could have helped her. +Once upon a time, there was a musician who loved to play his guitar. He played beautiful music that made everyone happy. But one day, he lost his guitar and became very sad. He searched everywhere but couldn't find it. + +He went to the park and saw a little girl playing with a guitar. He asked her if he could play it, and she said yes. He played his heart out and the little girl loved it. She asked him to play again and again, and he repeated the same song. + +But then, a mean man came and took the guitar away from the little girl. The musician tried to stop him, but the man pushed him away. The musician was so miserable that he couldn't play music anymore. He went home and cried himself to sleep. + +From that day on, the musician never played music again. He missed his guitar and the joy it brought him. The little girl missed him too, and she wished he would come back and play for her again. But the mean man had ruined everything, and the musician's heart was broken forever. +Once upon a time, there was a big red barn. Inside the barn, there lived many animals. There were cows, pigs, and chickens. The cows ate hay and gave milk. The pigs ate slop and rolled in mud. The chickens laid eggs and clucked. + +One day, the farmer brought some beef to the barn. The cows were scared and started to scream. The pigs didn't care and kept rolling in the mud. The chickens didn't know what was happening. + +The farmer explained that the beef was not for them, it was for the people. He said it would be available at the market for anyone to buy. The animals were relieved and went back to their normal routines. The cows mooed, the pigs oinked, and the chickens clucked. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big, big elephant. He was famous because he was the biggest elephant in the zoo. One day, the zookeeper wanted to measure the elephant to see how tall he was. + +The zookeeper used a long stick to measure the elephant. The elephant stood still and didn't move. The zookeeper measured the elephant from his toes to his head. + +When the zookeeper finished measuring the elephant, he was very happy. He found out that the elephant was taller than a tree! Everyone who saw the elephant was amazed at how big he was. From that day on, the elephant became even more famous! +Once upon a time, there was a lazy lion who lived in a big jungle. He slept all day and didn't like to hunt for his food. One day, he saw a spear lying on the ground. He thought it was a toy and started to play with it. + +As he played with the spear, he accidentally threw it into a nearby cave. He didn't want to go inside the cave to get it because he was too lazy. But he needed the spear to play with, so he decided to enter the cave. + +As he entered the cave, he saw something shiny and valuable. It was a big treasure chest full of gold and jewels. The lion was so happy that he forgot about the spear and started to play with the treasure instead. + +But little did he know, the spear he left behind was actually a trap set by the cave's owner. The owner came back and saw the lazy lion playing with his treasure. He was angry and chased the lion out of the cave. The lazy lion learned his lesson and never played with things he didn't understand again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very shy, and didn't like to talk to people she didn't know. One day, Lily's mom asked her what she wanted for dinner. Lily thought for a moment, and then said, "Pizza, please." + +Lily's mom smiled and said, "Okay, I'll order pizza for dinner tonight." + +Later that evening, the pizza arrived. Lily's dad went to answer the door, and the delivery person handed him the pizza. "Here you go," the delivery person said. + +"Thank you," Lily's dad replied. "Can I request some extra cheese on this pizza?" + +"Sure thing," the delivery person said, and added some extra cheese to the pizza. + +Lily was very happy when she saw the pizza. She took a slice and said, "Yum, this pizza is delicious!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she was playing with her friend Jack when they heard a loud noise. It seemed like trouble was coming their way. + +Lily and Jack looked around and saw a tree that had fallen down. They knew they had to be careful because it was big and heavy. Jack said, "We need to move the tree so no one gets hurt." Lily replied, "But it's too heavy, we can't do it." Jack said, "Don't worry, we can use our flexible bodies to push it together." + +So, they both put their hands on the tree and pushed with all their might. It took a lot of effort, but they finally moved the tree out of the way. They were so proud of themselves for helping others and working together. From that day on, Lily and Jack knew that they could do anything if they put their minds to it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake and cook with her mommy. One day, they decided to make some yummy cupcakes. They mixed flour, sugar, and eggs together in a big bowl. Then, they put the batter in the oven to bake. + +After the cupcakes were done, they let them cool down. Lily's mommy took out some frosting and put it in a bag with a special tip. Then, Lily helped her mommy display the cupcakes on a pretty plate. They squeezed the frosting on top of the cupcakes and added some colorful sprinkles. + +Finally, it was time to test the cupcakes. Lily took a bite of one and smiled. "Mmm, these are very tasty!" she said. Her mommy was happy to hear that and they both enjoyed eating the cupcakes together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she found a blue flower in the grass. She picked it up and smelled it. It smelled so good! + +Suddenly, she heard a voice behind her. "What are you doing, little one?" It was her mom. "I found a pretty blue flower," Lily said. "Can I keep it?" + +Her mom looked troubled. "I'm sorry, sweetie," she said. "You can't keep it. It's not ours. We have to leave it here for the bees and butterflies to enjoy." + +Lily was sad, but she understood. As they walked back to the house, she twisted her hair around her finger and thought about the pretty blue flower. She knew it was best to leave it where it was. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and read books with his tutor, Mr. Bear. Mr. Bear was a big, brown teddy bear who loved to teach Timmy new things. + +One day, Timmy wanted to have a tea party with his toys. He asked his mom if she could serve them some juice and cookies. Timmy's mom said yes and brought out a tray with snacks and a pitcher of juice. + +As they enjoyed their tea party, the sun started to set and it became dark outside. Timmy was scared of the dark, so Mr. Bear turned on a light to make him feel better. Timmy was so happy that Mr. Bear was there to help him and make him feel safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Brownie. Brownie loved to play in the forest with his friends. One day, they decided to follow a line of fireflies that were glowing in the dark. Brownie was so excited to see the fireflies lighting up the path. + +As they followed the line of fireflies, they found themselves in a clearing. In the middle of the clearing was a big, glowing ball of light. Brownie and his friends were amazed! They had never seen anything like it before. + +They walked closer to the glowing ball and saw that it was actually a big, round moon in the sky. Brownie and his friends sat down and watched the moon glow in the sky. They were so happy to have found such a beautiful sight in the forest. From that day on, Brownie loved to follow lines of glowing fireflies and watch the moon in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the dirt and get very dirty. One day, her mom said, "Lily, you need to clean up before we have tea." Lily said, "Okay, Mommy." She went to the bathroom and washed her hands and face. She also took a bath to clean her whole body. + +After Lily was clean, she went to the kitchen to have tea with her mom. Her mom had a special teapot that was very ancient. Lily asked, "Mommy, what does ancient mean?" Her mom replied, "It means very old, like this teapot. It's been in our family for many years." Lily thought that was very cool. + +As they sipped their tea, Lily's mom asked her, "Did you have fun playing outside?" Lily replied, "Yes, Mommy. But I like being clean too." Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you understand the importance of being clean." And they both enjoyed their tea together. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she found a big, yellow sunflower in her garden. It was taller than her! She picked it and brought it inside to show her mom. + +Her mom was happy to see the sunflower, but she said, "Lily, your room is not very organized. Please clean it up." Lily didn't know what "organized" meant, so she just shrugged her shoulders and went to her room. + +She looked around and saw that her toys were scattered all over the place. She decided to put them away in their boxes. It took a long time, but she did it! When her mom came to check, she was very proud of Lily for being so organized. And Lily was happy too, because her room looked much nicer. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man who lived in a big house. One day, he was cleaning his house with a rag when his friend came to visit him. + +"Hello!" said the friend. "What are you doing?" + +"I'm cleaning my house," said the bald man. "Would you like to help me?" + +"Yes, please!" said the friend. + +So, they cleaned the house together. After a while, the friend started to feel tired and yawned a big yawn. + +"Are you tired?" asked the bald man. + +"Yes," said the friend. "I think I need to take a nap." + +"Okay," said the bald man. "You can take a nap in my bed. I'll go outside and play with my dog." + +So, the friend took a nap in the bed while the bald man played with his dog outside. When the friend woke up, he felt much better and thanked the bald man for letting him take a nap. + +"You're welcome," said the bald man. "Anytime you need a nap, you can come to my house." +Once upon a time, there was a little kitty named Mittens. Mittens had soft white fur and cute little paws. One day, Mittens wanted to give a present to her friend, a puppy named Max. Mittens went to the store and bought a bone for Max. She wanted to wrap it up in a pretty paper, so she went home and found some colorful paper. Mittens carefully wrapped the bone and put a bow on top. + +Mittens then went to Max's house and knocked on the door. Max answered the door and Mittens gave him the present. Max was very happy and licked Mittens' paw to say thank you. Mittens felt very honest and happy that she made Max happy. From that day on, Mittens and Max were the best of friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a big, wild lion who lived in a dry, hot jungle. One day, the lion was very thirsty and he needed to drink water from the river. So, he rushed to the river as fast as he could. When he got there, he saw that the water was all gone! The river was dry and the lion was very sad. He didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, he heard a little bird singing on a tree. The bird said, "Don't worry, Mr. Lion. I know where we can find water!" The lion was very happy and followed the little bird. They rushed through the jungle together, and finally, they found a big, beautiful lake full of water! The lion drank all the water he wanted, and then he thanked the little bird for helping him. From that day on, they became good friends and had many more adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy who loved to play with his toys. Every night, he would sleep in his crib and dream of adventures with his toys. One day, while playing with his favorite toy car, he accidentally struck his little sister. + +His sister cried and the young boy felt very sad. He realized that he should be more careful when playing with his toys. He hugged his sister and promised to never strike her again. From that day on, the young boy learned to be more gentle and kind with his toys and his sister. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to be careful and gentle with others, especially those who are younger and more vulnerable than us. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and sing songs. One day, Lily's mom asked her to take a bath and use the shampoo to wash her hair. Lily didn't like the shampoo because it made her eyes sting, but she knew it was important to stay clean. + +Later that night, Lily was feeling fearful because of a scary dream she had. She went to her mom and asked if they could pray together. They held hands and closed their eyes, asking for protection and peace. After praying, Lily felt much better and was able to go back to sleep with happy dreams. From that day on, Lily knew that praying could help her when she was scared or worried. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends and watch the pretty flowers grow. One day, she met a boy named Max who was very nice to her. Lily and Max became good friends and played together every day. + +As they grew older, Max told Lily that he loved her and wanted to marry her one day. Lily thought about it and realized she loved Max too. So, they got married and had a big party with all their friends and family. + +One night, when Lily and Max were sleeping, they heard a loud noise outside. It was thunder! Lily was scared, but Max held her hand and told her not to worry. He was an honest and brave husband who would always protect her. From then on, Lily knew that she was the luckiest girl in the world to have Max as her husband. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Blue. Blue was very pretty, with blue feathers that shone in the sun. One day, Blue met a little girl named Lily. Lily said, "Hello, Blue! You are so attractive!" Blue said, "Thank you, Lily! I like your step. It is very light." + +Lily asked, "Can you soar high up in the sky, Blue?" Blue said, "Yes, I can soar very high!" Lily said, "Wow! Can you show me?" Blue said, "Sure, hop on my back!" + +So, Lily climbed on Blue's back and Blue soared up into the sky. Lily shouted, "This is so much fun, Blue! You are the best!" Blue said, "Thank you, Lily! I am happy we are friends." And from that day on, Blue and Lily were the best of friends, soaring through the sky together. +Once upon a time, there was a witch. She was not like other witches because she was honest. She lived in a big house in the forest with her cat. The witch liked to drink tea every day. + +One day, a little girl got lost in the forest. She was very scared and didn't know where to go. She saw the witch's house and knocked on the door. The witch answered and saw the little girl crying. + +The witch asked the girl what was wrong and the girl told her that she was lost. The witch was honest and told the little girl that she would help her find her way home. Before they left, the witch gave the little girl a cup of tea to drink. The little girl felt much better and they went on their way. They walked and walked until they found the little girl's house. Her parents were very happy to see her and thanked the witch for being honest and helping their daughter. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat all kinds of food, especially her favorite food - pizza! One day, her mom cooked a big pizza for dinner. Lily was very excited to eat it. + +But before they could eat, Lily's mom told her to wait a little bit. Lily felt anxious because she was so hungry and couldn't wait to eat the pizza. Finally, her mom said it was time to eat and they sat down at the table. + +As Lily took her first bite of pizza, something strange happened. The pizza started to vanish! Lily was confused and looked around the table to see if anyone else saw it. But her mom just smiled and said, "That's what happens when you have a magic pizza." Lily laughed and enjoyed the rest of her meal, knowing that she had just experienced something special. +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 ashtray and made a big mess. Her mom got very upset and told her to clean it up. Lily didn't know what to do, so she started crying. + +Then, her big brother came in and saw what happened. He told her not to cry and that he would help her clean it up. Together, they tidied up the ashtray and made it look like new. Lily's mom was very happy and thanked them both. + +The moral of the story is that accidents happen, but it's important to take responsibility and ask for help when needed. It's also important to be kind and helpful to others, especially family members. And sometimes, a little teamwork can make a big difference in solving a problem. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch the big jets fly in the sky. One day, she saw a slow jet flying over her house. She pointed up and said, "Look, Mommy! A jet!" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, Lily. That is a jet. Do you believe that one day you will fly in a jet too?" + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "Yes, Mommy. I believe I will fly in a jet one day." + +Years later, Lily grew up and became a pilot. She flew a fast jet all over the world. She remembered the slow jet she saw when she was little and thought, "I never knew that slow jet would lead me to my dream job." +Once upon a time, there was a bear named Teddy. Teddy was very messy and his room was always messy too. His mom asked him to tidy up his room but he didn't want to. Then, his mom said that they would decorate his room with colorful balloons if he tidied up. Teddy loved balloons, so he started to clean his room. He put away his toys and clothes, and made his bed. When he finished, his mom came in and saw how tidy his room was. She was very happy and they both decorated his room with lots of balloons. Teddy was so happy and proud of himself for tidying up his room. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play with her dolls and dress them up in pretty clothes. One day, she found a special dress that made her feel like a magical spirit. She twirled and danced in the dress, feeling happy and free. + +As she played, her mommy came in and saw her in the dress. "Lily, you look so pretty and honest in that dress," she said. Lily smiled and felt proud. + +From that day on, Lily wore the special dress whenever she wanted to feel like a spirit. And every time she wore it, she remembered her mommy's kind words and felt even more happy and free. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her cards. She had a lot of cards with different pictures on them. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her cards, but she accidentally dropped them on the ground. A boy named Max saw her cards and picked them up. + +"Hey, these are mine!" said Lily. + +"No, they're not. I found them on the ground," said Max. + +Lily was very upset and started to cry. People passing by saw what happened and started to applaud Max for being honest, but Lily didn't feel happy. She just wanted her cards back. Max felt sorry for making Lily cry and tried to give her back her cards, but it was too late. The wind had blown them away. + +Lily went home with a heavy heart and told her mom what happened. Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. Sometimes things don't go the way we want them to." Lily learned that even though people might applaud someone for doing the right thing, it doesn't always mean that everything will turn out okay. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around. One day, she went to the store with her mom to buy some cocoa. Her mom said, "Lily, we can't buy the expensive cocoa. Let's get the cheaper one." + +Lily said, "But mom, I want the expensive cocoa. It tastes better." + +Her mom replied, "I know, but we need to save money. Maybe we can buy the expensive cocoa another time." + +Lily was sad but then she started to dance around the store. Her mom laughed and said, "You're such a happy little girl, even when things don't go your way." They ended up buying the cheaper cocoa and went home to make some hot cocoa together. And even though it wasn't the expensive kind, it still tasted delicious to Lily. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant. He was very strong and had a long nose. He lived in a big jungle with many trees and animals. + +One day, the elephant saw a modern car driving through the jungle. He was surprised because he had never seen a car before. The car was making a lot of noise and scaring the other animals. + +The elephant decided to stop the car. He stood in front of it and raised his trunk. The driver saw the elephant and stopped the car. The elephant was happy because he had helped the other animals feel safe again. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady who lived in a big house. She was very kind and loved to bake cookies. Today, she woke up feeling happy and decided to bake her famous cookies. She went to the kitchen and started mixing the ingredients. + +As she was mixing, she heard a loud scream coming from outside. She wondered what it could be but kept baking. Suddenly, she heard the scream again, but this time it was louder. She got scared and decided to go outside to see what was happening. + +When she opened the door, she saw a little boy crying. He had fallen off his bike and hurt his knee. The old lady quickly took him inside and gave him a cookie to make him feel better. The little boy stopped crying and smiled. The old lady was happy that she could help him. From that day on, they became good friends and the little boy would visit her every day for a cookie. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside in the garden. One day, he found a caterpillar crawling on a leaf. The caterpillar was green and had lots of legs. Timmy thought the caterpillar was very cool. + +Timmy wanted to build a house for the caterpillar. He went to get some sticks and leaves to make a little home. But the sticks were dirty and had some mud on them. Timmy didn't mind, he still wanted to build the house. + +He worked very hard and finally built a small house for the caterpillar. He put the caterpillar inside and watched it crawl around. Timmy was very happy that he could help the caterpillar. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong man. He had big muscles that he liked to show off. One day, he saw an ugly dog in the street. The man felt sorry for the dog and wanted to bring him home. + +The man picked up the dog and brought him to his house. The dog was very happy and licked the man's face. The man gave the dog some food and water. + +The dog was so happy to have a new home with the man and his big muscles. The man was happy too because he had a new friend. Even though the dog was ugly, the man loved him very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat beef for dinner every day. Her mom always cooked it the same way, and it was always regular. + +One day, Lily's mom went to the store to buy some beef, but she accidentally bought a different kind. When she cooked it for dinner, Lily didn't like it. She said, "Mommy, this beef doesn't taste regular. Can we have the regular beef next time?" + +Her mom explained that it's good to try new things, and sometimes they might not be what we're used to, but that doesn't mean they're not good. Lily thought about it and decided to give the new beef another try. + +After dinner, Lily realized that the new beef was actually really good. She said to her mom, "Mommy, I'm glad we tried the new beef. It's not regular, but it's still yummy!" From then on, Lily was always willing to try new things and never judged something before giving it a chance. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Timmy. Timmy loved to play and explore, but he was always careful so he wouldn't get hurt. One day, Timmy found a big piece of soft cloth and decided to make a cozy bed out of it. + +As the sun set and the moon rose, Timmy snuggled into his new bed. But suddenly, he heard a loud noise and felt the ground shake. Timmy knew he had to escape, so he quickly ran out of his cozy bed and looked for a safe place to hide. + +As he scampered through the dark, Timmy saw a bright light in the distance. He knew he had to be careful and avoid the light, but he was so scared he didn't know what to do. Suddenly, he remembered the soft cloth he had found earlier and had an idea. + +Timmy quickly ran back to his cozy bed and wrapped himself up in the cloth. As he lay there, he felt safe and warm. The bright light passed by and Timmy knew he had escaped danger. From that day on, Timmy always kept his cloth close by, just in case he needed to escape again. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat carrots and he knew the best place to find them was in the garden. One day, Benny found a big carrot with a long root. He was so glad to have found it! + +But then he saw a sneaky squirrel trying to steal his carrot. Benny didn't want to share, so he hopped away quickly with his carrot. The squirrel chased after him, but Benny was too fast. + +Finally, Benny made it back to his burrow with his big carrot. He was so glad to have it all to himself. He munched on it happily, feeling proud that he had outsmarted the squirrel. From that day on, Benny made sure to keep a close eye on his carrots and roots so no one could steal them again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a lot of toys that she loved to play with. Her favorite toy was a colorful ball. It was red, blue, and green. She loved to throw it and catch it. + +One day, Lily's mom asked her to count all of her toys. Lily started counting her dolls, her cars, and her blocks. She counted up to ten, but she still had more toys to count. She looked around and saw her colorful ball. She counted it as number eleven. + +Lily was happy to have so many toys to play with. She hugged her colorful ball and said, "I love my toys!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved ice cream. He would always insist that his mom take him to the ice cream truck every day after school. One day, Timmy saw a fancy ice cream truck with lots of colors and decorations. He begged his mom to take him there, but she said they couldn't afford it. + +Timmy was sad, but his mom told him that it's important to be happy with what you have and not always want something fancy. She said that sometimes the simple things in life, like a plain ice cream cone, can be just as good. + +Timmy realized that his mom was right and he didn't need a fancy ice cream truck to be happy. From then on, he enjoyed his plain ice cream cones just as much as he would have enjoyed a fancy one. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in his garden. One day, Timmy found a can of spray in his dad's shed. He didn't know what it was for, so he decided to spray it all over the flowers in the garden. + +Suddenly, Timmy's mom came outside and saw what he was doing. She said, "Timmy, you shouldn't spray that on the flowers. It can hurt them." Timmy felt bad and said sorry to his mom. + +Later that day, Timmy's dad turned on the radio and they all danced together in the living room. Timmy realized that it was much more fun to dance and listen to music with his family than to spray things in the garden. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to listen to your parents and not to hurt things. It's also important to spend time with your family and have fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went on an adventure with her friend, a talking monkey named Max. + +They walked for a long time until they found an oasis. The water was so clear and cool, and Lily and Max were very thirsty. They drank and drank until they were full. + +Suddenly, Max saw something rolling in the sand. It was a filthy old ball. "Let's play catch!" Max said. Lily nodded and they threw the ball back and forth, giggling and having fun. + +After they finished playing, they sat down to rest. "I'm glad we found this oasis," Lily said. "Me too," Max replied. "It's nice to have a break from our adventure." They sat there for a while, enjoying the peacefulness of the oasis. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very eager to make a pretty picture for her mommy. She got out her crayons and started drawing flowers and butterflies. + +Suddenly, she realized she needed some tape to stick her picture on the wall. She asked her big brother, "Can you please give me some tape?" + +Her brother said, "Sure, but can you help me match the socks first?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Okay!" She helped her brother match all the socks and then he gave her the tape. She was so happy and used it to stick her picture on the wall. Her mommy loved it and gave her a big hug. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved dinosaurs, especially his toy T-Rex. One day, Timmy was feeling sad because he lost his favorite toy. His mom came to comfort him and gave him a big hug. + +But then, something magical happened! Timmy's T-Rex came to life and started walking around! Timmy was so happy to see his toy again. He gave the T-Rex a big hug and said, "You're yummy!" + +The T-Rex didn't know what "yummy" meant, but he was happy to see Timmy too. They played together all day long and had so much fun. Timmy was no longer sad because he had his favorite dinosaur back. And the T-Rex was happy to be loved and played with. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and dream about flying on a plane. One day, Lily's mom asked her to pour some juice into her cup. Lily tried her best, but she spilled some on the table. + +Her mom said, "It's okay, Lily. Next time, be more careful when you pour." + +Lily felt sad, but her mom hugged her and said, "You are reliable, Lily. I trust you to try your best." + +Later that day, Lily saw a toy plane at the store. She asked her mom if she could have it, but her mom said they didn't have enough money. Lily felt disappointed, but her mom reminded her that it's important to be grateful for what they have. + +The moral of the story is that it's okay to make mistakes, as long as we try our best and learn from them. And it's important to appreciate what we have, instead of always wanting more. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and swing on the swings. One day, Timmy saw a big pile of bricks and he wanted to play with them. But his mom told him that the bricks were too heavy and he could get hurt. + +Timmy felt anxious because he really wanted to play with the bricks. He decided to ask his dad for help. His dad came outside and showed him how to build a small wall with the bricks. Timmy was so happy, and he realized that it was better to ask for help than to do something dangerous on his own. + +The moral of the story is that it's okay to feel anxious, but it's important to ask for help when we need it. And sometimes, we can even learn something new and have fun doing it! +Once upon a time, there was a fat mouse named Max. Max loved to eat cheese and always stood on his hind legs to reach the cheese on the kitchen counter. One day, Max's friend, a little bird named Blue, came to visit him. + +"Hi Max, what are you doing?" asked Blue. + +"I'm standing up to get some cheese," replied Max. + +"Wow, that's amazing!" said Blue. "I wish I could stand up like you." + +Max then showed Blue his favorite maze, where he liked to play hide-and-seek. The maze was made of cardboard boxes and was easy for Max to navigate because he was small and quick. + +"Let's play in the maze!" said Max. + +"Okay!" replied Blue. + +They had so much fun playing in the maze, and Blue was surprised at how well Max could stand on his hind legs and run through the maze. Afterward, they sat down and ate some cheese together. Max was happy to have a friend to share his cheese with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy castle and her dolls. One day, her friend Jack came over to play with her. + +"Let's organize a big adventure!" said Jack. + +"Yay!" said Lily, excitedly. + +They started to set up the castle and the dolls. They put the dolls in different rooms of the castle and pretended they were going on an adventurous journey. They even made up a story about a dragon that they had to defeat to save the princess. + +After they finished their adventure, they sat down and had some milk and cookies. + +"That was so much fun!" said Lily. + +"I know, right?" said Jack. + +From that day on, they organized many more adventures together, and they always had a blast. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved popcorn and would eat it all day long. One day, his mom said, "Timmy, you need to eat some other foods too. You can't just eat popcorn." But Timmy did not listen. + +The next day, Timmy's tummy hurt really bad. He had eaten too much popcorn. His mom said, "Timmy, I told you to eat other foods. Now you need to rest and let your tummy feel better." Timmy felt sad and humble. + +But then, Timmy got an idea. He decided to share his popcorn with his friends at school. His friends were happy and said, "Thank you, Timmy!" Timmy felt happy too. His mom was proud of him and did not punish him for eating too much popcorn. From that day on, Timmy learned to eat other foods too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride the elevator in her building. One day, she got on the elevator and saw a man with a big smile. "Hello!" he said. "Can you press the button for the 10th floor?" Lily nodded and pressed the button. + +As they rode up, the man told Lily a story. "When I was young, I was not humble. I thought I was better than everyone else. But then I learned that being humble is important. It means you don't think you are better than others." Lily listened carefully. + +When they got to the 10th floor, the man said goodbye and thanked Lily for her help. "I trust you will remember to be humble," he said. Lily smiled and nodded, feeling happy that she had made a new friend and learned an important lesson. +Once upon a time, there was a big, round melon in a garden. It was green and juicy. The sun was hot and the sky was blue. The melon was happy in the garden. + +One day, a boy came to the garden. He was carrying a big knife. The melon was scared. It imagined the harsh knife cutting it open. It didn't want to be eaten! + +But the boy didn't want to eat the melon. He just wanted to take it home to his family. The melon was relieved and happy. It had imagined something bad, but it was just a friendly boy who wanted to share it with his loved ones. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved cake very much. One day, her mom made a modern cake with lots of chocolate and sprinkles on top. Lily was so happy and ate a big piece of cake. + +After eating her cake, Lily went outside to play with her friends. They played hide-and-seek and tag. But then, it started to rain and the game had to end. Lily and her friends went inside and had some more cake. + +At the end of the day, Lily was tired and went to bed. She dreamt of a big cake that never ended. It was the best dream ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved ice cream cones. One day, she asked her mommy if they could go get ice cream. Her mommy said yes, and they went to the ice cream shop. + +Lily saw many cones in the shop. She picked a pink one with sprinkles on top. She took a lick and it was delicious! She asked her mommy if she could have another one, but her mommy said one was enough for today. + +Lily was happy with her one cone. She ate it all up and felt very full. She asked her mommy if they could come back to the ice cream shop again soon. Her mommy said yes, and they went home with happy tummies. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books and eat lollipops. One day, Lily was reading her favorite book when her little brother, Max, came and asked for her lollipop. Lily said no because she only had one left, but Max was persistent and kept asking for it. + +Lily got upset and said, "No, Max! This is my lollipop! I want to eat it while I read my book." Max started to cry and said, "But I want it too!" Lily felt bad for her brother, so she came up with an idea. + +She said, "Max, let's share the lollipop. You can have it while I read my book, and then we can switch." Max stopped crying and smiled. He was happy to share the lollipop with his sister. From that day on, Lily and Max shared everything, including their lollipops and books. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. While she was playing, she saw a cute little dog with hairy fur. She went to pet the dog and the dog licked her face with his wet tongue. + +Lily said, "Aww, you're so cute! Can I kiss you?" + +The dog barked happily and wagged his tail. Lily's friends came over to see the dog too. One of them had a sausage in her hand and the dog smelled it. + +Lily said, "Can I give him the sausage?" + +Her friend said, "Sure, he's hungry!" + +Lily gave the sausage to the dog and he ate it quickly. The dog was happy and Lily was happy too. They all played together for the rest of the day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard. One day, she saw a butterfly and wanted to catch it. She ran to the gate to go outside, but it was locked. + +Lily said, "Oh no, the gate is locked! I can't take the butterfly." + +Just then, her lucky friend Jack came by. Jack asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" + +Lily said, "I want to catch the butterfly, but the gate is locked. I can't take it." + +Jack said, "Don't worry, I can help. I have the key to the gate." Jack opened the gate and Lily was able to catch the butterfly. They both felt happy and lucky to have each other as friends. +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 mommy and daddy. They brought a picnic basket with yummy food to cook on the grill. + +Lily saw a boy playing with his toy car. She wanted to play too, so she asked him, "Can I play too?" The boy said, "Sure, let's race!" They put their toy cars on the ground and said, "Ready, set, go!" Their cars zoomed down the hill. + +After the race, they went back to their parents to eat. Lily's daddy cooked hamburgers on the grill. When they were done, they ate the juicy burgers. Lily's mommy said, "That was so good, but my teeth feel rough now." They all laughed and had a great time at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very smart and loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to wash his hands in the sink before dinner. Timmy ran to the sink and turned on the water. But when he was done, he forgot to turn off the water and the sink started to overflow. + +Timmy's mom came into the room and saw the water overflowing from the sink. "Timmy, you need to turn off the water and fix the sink," she said. Timmy tried to turn off the water, but he didn't know how. His mom showed him how to lock the faucet and turn off the water. + +"Wow, Mommy, you're so smart!" Timmy said. His mom smiled and said, "I'm just trying to help you learn, Timmy." From that day on, Timmy always remembered to turn off the water and lock the faucet when he was done washing his hands. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady who lived in a big house. She had a big garden with many flowers. One day, she felt sick and needed medicine. She called her friend and said, "I wonder if you can bring me some medicine?" Her friend said, "Of course, I will bring it to you right away." + +When the old lady's friend arrived with the medicine, she saw the beautiful garden and said, "Your garden is so pretty!" The old lady smiled and said, "Thank you, I love my garden." They talked for a while and the old lady started to feel better. She said, "Thank you for bringing me the medicine. You are a good friend." Her friend replied, "I am happy to help you. That's what friends are for!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her crayons. One day, she found a rare crayon in her box. It was a shiny gold color. + +Lily asked her mom, "Can I use this crayon to draw a picture?" Her mom said, "Yes, but be careful not to break it." + +Lily was drawing a picture of a flower when she noticed the gold crayon starting to rot. She said, "Oh no, my crayon is getting yucky!" Her mom said, "It's okay, Lily. You can still use the other crayons to finish your picture." + +Lily finished her picture and showed it to her mom. Her mom said, "Wow, that's a beautiful flower! You are such a talented artist." Lily smiled and felt very proud of her artwork. +Once upon a time, there was a fairy who loved to dance. She was very graceful and could twirl and spin in the air. One day, she met a printer who was very kind. The fairy asked the printer to print out pictures of her dancing so she could share them with her fairy friends. + +The printer happily printed out the pictures, but he noticed something strange. The fairy's wings were starting to look weak and tired. He tried to warn her, but she didn't listen. She just wanted more pictures of her dancing. + +Days went by, and the fairy's wings became too weak to carry her. She fell to the ground and couldn't get up. The printer tried to help her, but it was too late. The fairy had used up all her energy dancing and printing pictures. + +The printer was very sad and wished he had done more to help the fairy. He learned that sometimes, it's important to listen to warnings and take breaks when we need them. And the fairy's friends, who saw the pictures, were sad too because they knew they would never see her dance again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a group of kids playing and she wanted to join. So, she skipped over to them and said, "Can I play too?" + +The kids were happy to let her join and they played together for a while. Suddenly, one of the kids yelled, "Surprise!" and they all ran to a tree. Lily was confused but she followed them. Under the tree, there was a box with a ribbon on it. The kid who yelled "Surprise!" said, "We gifted you this box. Open it!" + +Lily was so excited and she opened the box. Inside, there was a beautiful doll. She hugged the doll and said, "Thank you so much! I love it!" The kids smiled and they continued playing together. From that day on, Lily had new friends to play with in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and play with her toys. One day, she found an incredible note on the ground. It was so pretty and shiny, she wanted to keep it forever. But then, a sneaky fox came and tried to steal the note from her! + +Lily was very scared and didn't want to lose the note. So, she ran as fast as she could and hid behind a big tree. The fox looked everywhere for her, but he couldn't find her. Lily was very happy that she still had the incredible note with her. + +From that day on, Lily always kept the note in her pocket and never let it out of her sight. She knew that there were some mean animals out there who would try to steal it from her. But she also knew that the note was very special to her and she would always keep it safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a bird in a tree. She wanted to say hello, so she poked the bird with a stick. + +The bird flew away and Lily heard a voice say, "Uh oh, you're in trouble now!" She turned around and saw a big, mean dog. The dog's fur was filthy and he looked very angry. + +Lily was scared, but she remembered what her mommy had taught her. She said, "I'm sorry I poked the bird. I didn't mean to cause trouble." The dog looked at Lily and wagged his tail. He wasn't mean after all, he just wanted to play. Lily and the dog became friends and played together in the park every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his mom's ornaments. One day, Timmy accidentally broke his mom's favorite ornament. He was so ashamed and didn't know what to do. + +Timmy's mom came home and saw the broken ornament. She was very upset and asked Timmy what happened. Timmy was scared to tell the truth, but he knew he had to. He told his mom that he broke the ornament while playing. + +His mom was sad, but she was proud of Timmy for telling the truth. She hugged him and said, "It's okay, Timmy. I'm not mad. I'm just glad you told me the truth. You saved yourself from getting in more trouble." + +From that day on, Timmy learned to be honest and always tell the truth. He never played with his mom's ornaments again and made sure to be careful with her things. The end. +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, her uncle came to visit. He was very funny and made her laugh a lot. Lily loved when her uncle came to visit because things felt normal when he was around. + +One day, Lily's uncle brought her a present. It was a beautiful tea set with flowers on it. Lily was so excited to play with it and set it up for a tea party with her dolls. But when she was done playing, she accidentally broke one of the cups. She felt very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Her uncle saw that she was upset and sat down with her. He explained that accidents happen and it's okay to make mistakes sometimes. He helped her clean up the broken cup and told her that what's important is how we handle our mistakes. Lily felt better and gave her uncle a big hug. From that day on, she knew that it was okay to make mistakes and that her uncle would always be there to help her feel normal again. +Once upon a time, there was a driver named Tom. He was going to drive a big truck to a faraway place. But he was nervous because he had never driven such a big truck before. + +On the way, Tom met a little girl named Lily. She saw that Tom was nervous and asked him, "Why are you sad, Mr. Driver?" Tom replied, "I am nervous because I have never driven such a big truck before." + +Lily said, "Don't be nervous, Mr. Driver. It's just like driving a small car, but bigger. Let me tell you a joke to make you feel better." And she told Tom a funny joke. Tom laughed and felt much better. + +Tom learned that sometimes a little joke can make you feel better when you are nervous. And he thanked Lily for her help. From that day on, Tom was never nervous again when driving a big truck. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, especially when it rained. One day, she saw a tall puddle in the park. It was so big and deep that she couldn't resist jumping in it. + +Her mom saw her and said, "Lily, be careful! You might get wet and catch a cold." + +But Lily didn't listen. She urged her mom to jump in the puddle with her. "Come on, Mommy! It's so fun!" + +Her mom hesitated, but eventually gave in. They both splashed around in the puddle, laughing and having a great time. + +Afterwards, they went back home and changed into dry clothes. Lily felt happy and proud of herself for convincing her mom to join in the fun. From that day on, whenever it rained, they would always look for tall puddles to jump in together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a very special bed that was very comfortable. One day, Lily's mom came to tuck her in and said, "Lily, did you hear that noise outside?" Lily listened carefully and heard a bird chirping. "Yes, Mommy, I hear the bird," said Lily. + +Later that night, Lily's dad came to say goodnight and noticed that Lily's bed was too small for her. "Lily, your bed is not flexible enough for you. Let's go get you a new one tomorrow," said her dad. Lily was very excited to get a new bed that would be more comfortable for her. + +The next day, Lily and her dad went to the store to look for a new bed. They found a bed that was very flexible and could move in many different ways. "Daddy, this bed is perfect!" exclaimed Lily. Her dad smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, Lily." + +That night, Lily slept in her new bed and felt very happy and comfortable. She whispered to her mom, "Mommy, thank you for telling me about the bird. I love my new bed." Her mom smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. Sweet dreams." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside in the woods. One day, she saw a big, mighty owl in a tree. + +"Hello, Mr. Owl," said Lily. "What are you doing up there?" + +"I'm waiting for my dinner," said the owl. "I need to carry it back to my nest." + +Lily watched as the owl swooped down and caught a mouse. The owl flew back up to the tree with the mouse in its claws. + +"Wow, Mr. Owl, you are so strong!" said Lily. + +"Thank you," said the owl. "I need to be strong to carry my dinner and take care of my babies." + +Lily smiled and waved goodbye to the mighty owl as she went back home. She couldn't wait to tell her mom about the amazing bird she saw. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her dog named Max. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help with the baking. + +Lily was so excited to help her mom. She put on her apron and helped mix the ingredients. When it was time to put the batter in the pan, Lily's mom asked her to squeeze the lemons. + +Lily squeezed the lemons with all her might and her mom was so proud of her. "You have a great brain for baking, Lily!" her mom said. Lily smiled and continued to help her mom bake the most delicious lemon cake ever. + +Later, when they sat down to eat the cake, Lily's dad said, "This cake is so yummy! Who helped make it?" Lily proudly said, "I did! I squeezed the lemons with my strong hands and my mom said I have a great brain for baking!" Everyone smiled and enjoyed the cake together. The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a special toy, a teddy bear named Teddy. Lily loved Teddy so much and she always kept him safe in a little chamber in her room. She trusted Teddy to keep her company and protect her from any harm. Teddy was a harmless toy, but he had a big heart and he loved Lily back. Every night, before going to sleep, Lily hugged Teddy tightly and whispered in his ear, "I trust you, Teddy. You will always be my best friend." And Teddy smiled, knowing that he had a special place in Lily's heart. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they went on a big adventure to a big mountain. The mountain was very tall and had snow on top. + +Lily saw a yellow flower on the ground and picked it up. She showed it to her friends and they thought it was pretty. Suddenly, Lily saw a bug crawling on her friend's arm. She poked her friend and said, "Look, there's a bug on you!" + +After they played for a while, they went back home. Lily told her mom all about their adventure on the big mountain. Her mom was happy that they had a fun day outside. Lily went to bed that night dreaming about the yellow flower and the big mountain. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in her garden. She had a special purple flower that she loved to water every day. One day, her mom told her that the flower bulb needed to be planted in the ground so it could grow bigger. + +Lily didn't want to plant it because she loved seeing the flower in her pot. But her mom promised her that it would grow even bigger and prettier if it was planted in the ground. So, Lily agreed and they planted the bulb together. + +Days went by and Lily watered the ground every day. One day, she noticed that the flower wasn't looking so good. It was starting to rot and turn brown. She was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Her mom told her that sometimes flowers need extra care and love. So, Lily gave the flower extra water and love. Soon enough, the flower started to grow again and it became even more beautiful than before. Lily was so happy and proud that she listened to her mom's advice. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys. One day, Timmy's mommy introduced him to a new toy. It was a big, red fire truck. + +Timmy was frightened at first because the fire truck was so big and loud. But his mommy showed him how to play with it and soon Timmy was having lots of fun. + +"Look, Mommy!" said Timmy. "The fire truck has a ladder and a hose. I can pretend to put out fires!" + +"That's right, Timmy," said his mommy. "You can be a brave firefighter with your new toy." + +From that day on, Timmy played with his fire truck every day and wasn't frightened anymore. He loved pretending to save people from fires and introducing his new toy to his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a small bird. The bird had gray feathers and lived in a tree. One day, the bird found a small stick and decided to play with it. The bird flew to the top of the tree and dropped the stick. The stick fell and landed on a pile of dry leaves. The leaves started to burn and the fire grew bigger and bigger. The bird was scared and flew away quickly. The fire burned everything around the tree, but luckily the bird was safe. From that day on, the bird never played with sticks near dry leaves again. +Once upon a time, there was a big, big pumpkin. It was enormous! A little girl named Lily saw the pumpkin and said, "Wow! That's a big squash!" + +Suddenly, the pumpkin started to shake and then it vanished! Lily was surprised and said, "Where did the pumpkin go?" + +A friendly scarecrow nearby said, "Don't worry, it's just magic. The pumpkin will come back soon." + +And just like that, the pumpkin reappeared right in front of Lily's eyes. She laughed and said, "That was so cool! I wish I could make things vanish and appear like magic." +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to skip everywhere she went. One day, she found a magic wand that gave her the power to make anything she wanted. She skipped around the town, using her wand to make flowers grow and birds sing. + +But then, she saw an ugly monster. It was big and scary, with sharp teeth and claws. Lily was scared, but she remembered her wand. She pointed it at the monster and said, "Be gone!" And the monster disappeared. + +Lily realized that she had the power to make the world a better place. She skipped home, happy and proud of herself. From then on, she used her wand to make beautiful things and help others. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat. The boat was so big, it was enormous! The boat had a captain who would steer it through the water. One day, the captain saw a little girl on the shore. She was sad because she lost her toy. + +The captain said, "Hello little girl, what's wrong?" + +"I lost my toy in the harbor," the little girl said, with tears in her eyes. + +The captain said, "Don't worry, I'll help you find it. Hop on board and we'll carry you to the harbor." + +So, the little girl got on the boat and they sailed to the harbor. When they got there, the captain helped the little girl look for her toy. They searched high and low until finally, they found it! The little girl was so happy, she hugged the captain and said, "Thank you for helping me find my toy!" + +The captain smiled and said, "No problem, it was my pleasure to help. Now, let's sail back home." And they sailed back home, with the little girl's toy safely in her arms. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play outside. One day, she entered a race with her friends. She wanted to win a medal. + +Lily ran as fast as she could, but she tripped and fell on the icy ground. She felt sad and hurt. Her friend, Tom, helped her up and asked, "Are you okay?" + +Lily replied, "No, I feel sad. I wanted to win a medal." + +Tom said, "Don't worry, Lily. You are still a winner to me." + +Lily smiled and felt happy again. She realized that having friends who care about her was more important than winning a medal. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint with her colorful paints. One day, she went to the store with her mom to buy some more paint. But when she saw the prices, she said, "Wow! These paints are expensive!" + +Her mom told her they could only buy a few colors because they didn't have enough money for all of them. Lily was sad, but she didn't quit. She picked out her favorite colors and went home to paint. + +She painted a beautiful picture of a flower garden. Her mom was so proud of her and told her she was a great artist. Lily smiled and said, "I won't quit painting, even if it's expensive." And she continued to paint every day, making more beautiful pictures for her family to enjoy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a great big teddy bear named Brownie. One day, Lily's mommy lit a candle in their house. Lily watched the flame flicker and blink. She thought it was so pretty. + +But then, Lily accidentally knocked over the candle! Brownie saw it happen and quickly grabbed the candle with his paws. He put out the flame and saved the day! Lily was so happy and gave Brownie a big hug. From that day on, Brownie was known as the great candle saver. +Once upon a time, there was an old shark. He liked to nap in the deep blue sea. One day, he woke up and saw a little fish swimming by. The old shark thought the little fish looked tasty, but he decided to be nice and let the fish go. From that day on, the old shark became friends with the little fish and they would nap together in the warm sun. They were happy and had fun swimming around in the sea. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved music and wanted to play the violin. Her parents got her a small violin and she began to practice. Lily's fingers seemed too small for the violin at first, but she practiced every day and got better. + +One day, Lily played the violin for her friends at school. They seemed to like it and clapped their hands. But Lily noticed that her fingers were getting bitter from playing for too long. She decided to take a break and rest her fingers. + +After a while, Lily's fingers felt better and she picked up the violin again. She played a beautiful song and it seemed like the whole world stopped to listen. From that day on, Lily knew that playing the violin was what she wanted to do forever. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max loved to play fetch with his owner, Emily. One day, Emily had a surprise for Max. She brought out a new toy for him to play with. Max was so happy and wagged his tail. + +Emily wanted to see how reliable Max was, so she gave him a test. She threw the new toy far away and asked Max to bring it back. Max ran as fast as he could and brought the toy back to Emily. She was so proud of him and gave him lots of treats. Max was happy and wagged his tail even more. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to run and play in the park with his friends. One day, Spot hurt his heel while playing fetch. He had to wear a bandage on his heel so it would feel better. + +One night, it got very cold and Spot started to shiver. He didn't like the cold weather. He wanted to go inside where it was warm. Spot's owner saw him shivering and brought him inside. + +Spot was so happy to be inside where it was warm, he fell asleep right away. He dreamed about running and playing in the park with his friends. When he woke up, he felt much better. He wasn't shivering anymore and his heel didn't hurt as much. Spot was so happy, he wagged his tail and felt like he could run and play again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very brave and loved to play outside. One day, Lily's mommy told her it was time to bathe. Lily didn't want to stop playing, but she knew she had to listen to her mommy. + +After her bath, Lily went to her room to look at her favorite picture. It was a picture of her and her mommy at the park. Lily loved that picture because it reminded her of how much fun they had together. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud noise outside. She was scared, but she knew she had to be brave. She went to the window to see what was happening. To her surprise, there was a big storm outside. The wind was blowing and the rain was pouring down. + +Lily was afraid, but she knew she had to be brave. She went to her mommy's room to tell her what was happening. But as she entered the room, she slipped on a wet spot and fell. Sadly, Lily hurt herself badly and had to go to the hospital. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little black cat named Mittens. Mittens loved to play outside in the sun and chase butterflies. One day, Mittens saw a big dog named Max walking towards her. Mittens was scared because Max was much bigger than her. + +Mittens started to tremble with fear and ran away as fast as she could. But as she was running, she saw a mailman dropping a letter into a mailbox. Mittens had an idea! She climbed into the mailbox and waited until Max was gone. + +When Mittens finally came out of the mailbox, she realized that she had been brave. She learned that sometimes, when we are scared, we can find a way to stay safe. And even though she was just a little black cat, she could be brave too. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to tell jokes, but sometimes his jokes were silly. One day, Timmy's sister dared him to tell a joke to their bossy neighbor. Timmy was scared, but he wanted to be brave, so he told the joke. The neighbor laughed and Timmy felt proud. From that day on, Timmy wasn't afraid to tell jokes anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to draw and write on paper. One day, he picked up a pen that was very hot because it was in the sun. He accidentally touched his thumb with the hot pen and it hurt a lot. Timmy cried and his mom came to help him. She put a cold cloth on his thumb to make it feel better. After that, Timmy was more careful when he picked up his writing tools. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her favorite toy, a big red ball. One day, Lily was playing with her ball when she accidentally threw it too hard and it hit a tree. The ball bounced back and hit her in the face. It hurt a lot and made her cry. + +Lily's mom took her to see the doctor. The doctor was very nice and gave Lily a lollipop to make her feel better. The lollipop was sour, but Lily liked it because it was her favorite flavor. + +After the doctor's visit, Lily went back to playing with her ball. She remembered how it had hit her in the face earlier and she didn't want it to happen again. So, she threw it gently and it bounced back softly. Lily smiled and played happily with her ball, knowing that she wouldn't have to worry about getting hurt again. And that's how Lily learned to be careful when playing with her toys, so they wouldn't snap back and hurt her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cat named Mittens who loved to play with her. One day, Lily wanted to print a picture of Mittens to show her friends. She called her mom and asked for help. + +"Mommy, can you help me print a picture of Mittens?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, sweetie. Let's go to the computer and print it out," her mom replied. + +As they were printing the picture, Mittens came into the room. "Eww, he's so smelly!" Lily exclaimed. + +Her mom laughed and said, "Don't worry, we'll give him a bath later." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat oranges because they were juicy and sweet. One day, she saw an orange on the table and wanted to eat it. But the orange was too high for her to reach. + +Lily decided to stretch her arms as far as she could. She stretched and stretched until finally, she grabbed the orange. She was so proud of herself for being able to reach it. + +She peeled the orange and ate it all up. It was the most delicious orange she had ever tasted. From that day on, she always stretched to reach things that were too high for her. She felt proud every time she was able to reach something new. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, she went to a carnival with her family. There were lots of games to play and prizes to win. + +Lily saw a big wheel and asked her dad if she could try to win a prize. He gave her some coins and she spun the wheel. It went round and round until it finally stopped on a number. The man running the game gave her a big, fragile vase as her prize. + +Lily was so happy and excited, but she knew she had to be careful with the fragile vase. She knelt down on the ground and held it tightly in her hands. She was so proud of her prize and couldn't wait to show it to her mom and dad when they got home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play pretend with her toys. One day, she pretended to be a mighty superhero with a magic pen. + +Lily's mom asked her, "What are you doing, Lily?" + +"I'm pretending to be a superhero with my magic pen!" Lily exclaimed. + +Her mom smiled and said, "That sounds like fun. What kind of adventures are you going on?" + +Lily replied, "I'm saving the world from the bad guys with my mighty pen!" + +Her mom laughed and said, "Well, don't forget to come back for dinner, superhero Lily." + +Lily continued to play pretend with her magic pen and saved the world from the bad guys, all while having a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat fruits and vegetables, but her favorite was a lime. She would always want to have a lime whenever she saw one. + +One day, Lily's mom brought home a bag of limes. Lily was so happy and excited to have them. She picked one up and smelled it, it smelled delicious. She couldn't wait to eat it. + +But before she could eat it, her mom told her to wait a little bit. Lily was confused, but she trusted her mom. After a while, her mom cut the lime into small pieces and put them in a glass with some water. Lily took a sip and it tasted amazing! She realized that her mom had made limeade, her new favorite drink. + +From that day on, Lily and her mom would make limeade together whenever they had limes. Lily was happy that she could enjoy her favorite fruit in a new and delicious way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very curious and loved to explore. One day, she went on an adventure in the forest. She saw many animals and flowers, but she was looking for a treasure. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. It was a little bird. "Hello, little girl. What are you looking for?" the bird asked. "I'm looking for a treasure. Do you know where I can find it?" Lily replied. "Yes, I do. Follow me," the bird said. + +The bird brought Lily to a tree. "Look inside this hole," the bird said. Lily looked inside and saw a shiny treasure. "Wow! Thank you so much, little bird. You brought me to the treasure!" Lily exclaimed. "You're welcome, little girl. Have a great adventure!" the bird said before flying away. Lily was so happy and brought the treasure home to show her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy. They walked on the path and saw many trees and flowers. Lily loved the flowers and wanted to pick them, but her mommy said no. + +They played on the swings and slide, but then Lily heard a loud noise. She asked her mommy what it was, and her mommy said it was a truck. The noise was too loud, and Lily wanted it to stop. + +After a while, they sat on a bench and looked at the ducks in the pond. Lily saw a feather and wanted to pick it up. Her mommy said it was okay, but she had to be quiet because the ducks were sleeping. Lily picked up the feather and whispered, "Shh, don't wake the ducks." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to create things with her toys and crayons. One day, she decided to create a special breakfast for her family. She got some bread and put it in the toaster to make toast. + +But when her family sat down to eat, they didn't like the toast. They said it was burnt and tasted bad. Lily felt sad and didn't understand why they didn't like it. Her mom explained to her that she had put the bread in the toaster for too long and that's why it was burnt. + +Lily learned that sometimes we can be ignorant and not know how to do things perfectly. But that's okay, because we can always learn and try again. She promised to make better toast next time and her family was proud of her for trying to create something special for them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to eat her favorite food, mac and cheese. Every day, her mom would make her a big bowl of mac and cheese for lunch. + +One day, Lily's mom forgot to buy more mac and cheese from the store. When Lily saw the empty box in the pantry, she started to panic. "Mommy, mommy, we don't have any mac and cheese left!" she cried. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, Lily. I have a surprise for you." Lily's mom took out a box of spaghetti and showed her how to make a delicious spaghetti dish. Lily was happy and excited to try something new. From that day on, Lily learned that trying new foods can be fun and delicious. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite game was building towers with matchsticks. One day, she was building a very tall tower when her mom called her for lunch. + +Lily paused the game and went to the kitchen. Her mom made her a sandwich with peanut butter and jelly, but Lily didn't like it. She thought the bread was too harsh and didn't taste good. She asked her mom if she could have something else, like a banana. + +After lunch, Lily went back to her room to continue playing with her matchsticks. She built an even taller tower and was very proud of herself. But then, her little brother came in and accidentally knocked it down. Lily was upset, but she didn't get angry. She just paused the game and played with her brother instead. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and talk on the phone with her mommy. One day, Lily's favorite toy went missing. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. + +Suddenly, her mommy appeared in the room with a big smile on her face. She had found the missing toy! But then, Lily noticed that her mommy was holding a different phone. It wasn't her mommy's usual phone. + +Lily got upset and started crying. She wanted her mommy's phone, not the new one. Her mommy tried to explain that the new phone was better, but Lily didn't want to listen. Finally, her mommy gave in and let her use the old phone. Lily was happy again and started playing with her toy while talking on the phone. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside in the park. One day, he found a big orange leaf on the ground. He picked it up and showed it to his friend, Sally. + +Sally said, "That's a pretty leaf, Timmy." + +Timmy demanded, "I want to keep it forever!" + +Sally said, "But Timmy, the leaf will dry up and crumble away." + +Timmy didn't listen and kept the leaf. He took it home and put it in his room. But soon, the leaf turned brown and fell apart. Timmy was sad because he didn't listen to Sally. He learned that sometimes things don't last forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a popular purple dress that she loved to wear. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and noticed a butterfly. The butterfly had beautiful wings that were yellow and black. Lily wanted to touch the butterfly, but her mommy told her to be gentle and handle the butterfly carefully. + +Lily was very excited because she had never seen a butterfly up close before. She carefully handled the butterfly and watched it fly away. She noticed that the other kids in the park were also watching the butterfly and they all thought it was very pretty. From that day on, Lily became very popular in the park because she was the only one who had handled a butterfly. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat with a sail. The boat was easy to steer, and it went fast on the water. One day, the boat went to a big store where they display many things. + +The boat parked next to a big toy car and a red balloon. The boat liked to look at all the pretty things in the store. Suddenly, the boat saw a big sign that said "Sale!" The boat was very excited and decided to buy a new sail. + +The boat went to the counter and gave the person some money. The person gave the boat a new sail. The boat was so happy and thanked the person. The boat put the new sail on and sailed away, feeling fast and strong with the new sail. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to dance and eat sandwiches. One day, Timmy went to the park with his mom. He brought his favorite sandwich with him. It was a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. + +As Timmy was dancing and eating his sandwich, a big dog came running towards him. Timmy got scared and dropped his sandwich. The dog ate his sandwich and ran away. Timmy was sad and cried. + +His mom told him to be careful next time and not eat near the dogs. She also said that it's okay to share sometimes, even if it means giving up something you really like. Timmy learned to be more careful and to share his sandwiches with others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going on adventures with her family. One day, they went on a trip to a cabin in the woods. The cabin was small, but cozy and had a fireplace. + +Lily was very nosy and liked to explore everything. She found a box of toys and started playing with them. Suddenly, her family started to applaud her. She was confused but happy. + +Later, they went on a hike and saw a beautiful waterfall. Lily clapped and applauded the waterfall, and her family joined in. They had a wonderful time in the cabin and couldn't wait to come back again. +Once upon a time, there was an old house. It had a big fireplace where the family would sit and keep warm. One day, a little girl came to visit the house. She wanted to ride on the old horse in the backyard. + +The old horse was very slow, but the little girl didn't mind. She climbed up on his back and they rode around the yard. After they were done, they went back inside the house to warm up by the fireplace. + +The little girl loved the old house and the old horse. She asked if she could come back and ride the horse again. The family said yes and the little girl was very happy. She went home with a big smile on her face, dreaming of her next ride on the old horse. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to go on adventures with his family. One day, they decided to go to the airport to take a trip on an airplane. + +At the airport, Tim saw many big planes flying in the sky. He thought it was very cool. But his mommy told him that the airport can be dangerous if he doesn't mind where he goes. + +Tim listened to his mommy and stayed close to her. They went through security and boarded the airplane. Tim was very excited to go on his adventure and he promised to always mind his mommy's warnings. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and paint pictures. One day, she found an old toy box in her attic. It was very dirty and had scratches on it. + +Lily's mom saw her looking at the toy box and asked, "Do you want to restore it?" Lily didn't know what restore meant, so her mom explained, "It means to fix something that is broken or old." + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, I want to restore it!" Her mom helped her clean the toy box and paint it a pretty pink color. When it was all done, Lily said, "Wow, it looks so much better now!" + +But then, Lily's little brother came into the room and started jumping on the toy box. Lily said, "Stop it, you're being naughty!" Her brother stopped and said, "Sorry." Lily smiled and said, "It's okay, as long as you don't break my restored toy box." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch cartoons on TV. One day, she couldn't find her favorite cartoon. She looked everywhere, but it was nowhere to be seen. + +Lily asked her mom for help. Together, they searched and searched until they finally found the cartoon. It was hiding behind some other DVDs. + +Lily was so happy to have found her cartoon. She watched it and giggled at the harmless jokes. From then on, she made sure to always put her cartoons back in the right place so she wouldn't lose them again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on walks with her mommy and daddy. One day, they saw a big sign with pictures on it. It was called a billboard. Lily thought it was very pretty. + +As they walked further, they saw a big door. It was locked and they couldn't get inside. Daddy had a key and he used it to unlock the door. Lily was so happy they could go inside. + +Inside, they saw lots of pretty things. There were flowers and toys and clothes. Mommy said everything was very fine. Lily loved everything she saw and wanted to stay there forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect pretty things, especially crystals. One day, she found a beautiful crystal on the ground and picked it up. She felt happy and excited to add it to her collection. + +As she walked home, she saw her friend Tommy crying. Lily asked him what was wrong and he said he lost his favorite toy. Lily felt thoughtful and wanted to help her friend. She gave him the crystal to make him feel better. + +Tommy was so happy and thanked Lily for being a good friend. But as he walked away, he accidentally dropped the crystal and it broke into tiny pieces. Lily felt sad and Tommy felt bad. They both learned that sometimes good intentions can have bad endings. + +From that day on, Lily and Tommy made a promise to always be careful with each other's things and to never let a broken crystal ruin their friendship. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily's friend came to visit her. Her friend was very noisy and liked to sing songs. + +Lily wanted to play with her friend, but her mommy said they needed to cook dinner first. They decided to make rice and mommy asked Lily to borrow some rice from their neighbor. + +Lily went to their neighbor's house and knocked on the door. The neighbor was very kind and gave her some rice. Lily was happy and went back home to help her mommy cook dinner. They ate the rice and it was very yummy. After dinner, Lily and her friend played together until it was time for her friend to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He had a little hammer that he loved to play with. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy saw the little hammer and said, "I dare you to hit that rock with your hammer!" + +Timmy was scared because the rock was big and he didn't want to break his little hammer. But Billy kept daring him and finally Timmy decided to try. He hit the rock with his little hammer and to his surprise, it didn't break! + +Timmy was so happy and proud of himself. He said to Billy, "I did it! I hit the rock with my little hammer!" Billy smiled and said, "You're so brave, Timmy. I knew you could do it." From that day on, Timmy was never afraid to try new things, even if they seemed scary at first. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat cat named Tom. Tom didn't have a job, so he spent most of his days sleeping and eating. One day, Tom's friend, a little mouse named Timmy, came to visit him. + +"Tom, why don't you act like a real cat and catch some mice?" asked Timmy. + +"I don't want a job. I just want to relax," replied Tom. + +"But if you catch some mice, you'll have something to do and you won't be so fat," said Timmy. + +Tom thought about it and decided to give it a try. He chased after Timmy, but the little mouse was too fast for him. Tom realized that catching mice was not an easy job, but he felt proud that he had at least tried to act like a real cat. +Once upon a time, there was a big rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to eat celery, especially the large ones. One day, Benny met a little mouse named Timmy. + +"Hi Benny, can I have some celery too?" asked Timmy. + +"No, you can't," Benny replied. "This is mine." + +Timmy dared to take a bite of the large celery, but Benny got angry and chased him away. Later that day, Benny got a stomach ache from eating too much celery. He tried to find Timmy to apologize, but he couldn't. Benny learned that being selfish was not a good thing and that he should share with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a big mess in her room with toys everywhere. She wanted to play, but she couldn't find her favorite toy. So, she decided to organize her toys. She put all the dolls in one corner and all the cars in another corner. She was so happy when she finished organizing. + +After that, Lily went to the bathroom to brush her teeth. She took her toothbrush and put some toothpaste on it. She brushed her teeth for two minutes and then rinsed her mouth with water. She felt so fresh and clean. + +Lily's mom always told her to be honest. One day, Lily found a lost wallet on the street. She told her mom right away and they went to the police station to give it back to the owner. The owner was so happy and thanked Lily for being honest. From that day on, Lily knew that being honest was always the best thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a kind bunny named Peter. He loved to draw with his pastel crayons. One day, Peter met a little bird who wanted to learn how to draw too. + +Peter said, "I can teach you how to draw with my pastel crayons!" + +The little bird was so happy and said, "Thank you, Peter! You're so kind!" + +They drew together for hours until it was time for the little bird to go home. Peter said goodbye and watched as the little bird flew away. + +But when Peter went back to his drawings, he realized that his favorite pastel crayon had vanished! He looked everywhere but couldn't find it. + +The little bird came back and saw that Peter was sad. Peter told the little bird what happened and the little bird said, "Don't worry, Peter! I'll help you look for it!" + +Together, they searched and searched until they found the missing pastel crayon. Peter was so happy and grateful to the little bird for helping him. + +The moral of the story is to always be kind to others, and they will be kind to you too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went outside to play but it was too hot. She saw a big, fluffy cloud in the sky and thought it would be fun to play hide and seek with it. + +Lily ran around the yard, trying to catch the cloud, but it kept moving away. She got tired and decided to take a break under a tree. As she sat there, she noticed the cloud was getting bigger and darker. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud noise and saw a bright light. It started to rain and she got scared. The storm caused a delay in her playtime but she was happy to have seen the big, beautiful cloud. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She went to the grocery store with her mom. They needed to buy apples and milk. Lily saw her friend Lucy in the store. Lucy waved hello to Lily. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom looked serious. She realized they forgot to buy bread. They went back to the bread aisle. Lily saw a big loaf of bread and pointed to it. "That one!" she said. Her mom smiled and put it in the cart. + +After they paid for their groceries, Lily and her mom walked to the car. As they drove home, Lily waved to the people they passed. She was happy they got everything they needed at the store. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to read books and look at pictures. One day, her daddy told her a joke that made her laugh so hard her tummy hurt. It was about a silly monkey who liked to dance. + +But then, Lily's mommy came home and she was upset. She had a bad day at work and didn't feel like laughing. So, Lily gave her mommy a big hug and read her a story to make her feel better. They cuddled up together and enjoyed the happy ending. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to do crafts and make things. One day, she asked her mom if they could make cards for their friends. Her mom said yes, so they got out some paper, stickers, and stamps. + +Lily picked out a stamp with a heart on it and started stamping it on the paper. Her mom said, "Be careful not to smudge it, we want it to dry nicely." Lily nodded and continued stamping. + +After they finished making the cards, Lily's mom said, "Let's go give them to our friends now." Lily was so excited and said, "Yay! I can't wait to see their faces!" +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight named Jack. Jack had a bright shield that he loved very much. One day, Jack went to the forest to find some treasure. As he was walking, he saw a scary dragon. + +"Hello, brave knight," said the dragon. "I am going to eat you!" + +Jack was very scared, but he remembered his shield. He pulled it out and held it up. The dragon tried to bite Jack, but his shield was too strong. + +"You can't hurt me!" said Jack. "My shield is too strong for you!" + +The dragon ran away, and Jack continued on his journey. He found a big treasure chest and brought it back to his castle. Jack was very happy that he had his bright shield to protect him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, while they were playing, Lily saw a secret hiding in the bushes. She was very curious and wanted to know what it was. So, she went closer to the bushes to take a look. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise and got scared. She turned around and saw that her friends had left her alone. She tried to run back to them, but she tripped and fell. She hurt herself badly and couldn't get up. She cried for help, but no one came. + +The sun went down and it got dark. Lily was all alone and scared. She wished she had never tried to find the secret. She wished she had stayed with her friends. Sadly, Lily never made it back home. Her family searched for her, but they never found her. The secret in the bushes was never discovered. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cookies with her mommy. One day, while they were baking, a monster appeared in their kitchen! The monster was big and scary, and Lily was very afraid. + +"Mama, there's a monster in our kitchen!" cried Lily. + +"Don't be scared, my dear. Let's offer him some cookies," said her mommy. + +They gave the monster a warm cookie, and he smiled. "Thank you, I'm sorry for scaring you. I was just hungry," said the monster. + +Lily and her mommy were happy that the monster was not mean after all. They all ate cookies together and became friends. From that day on, the monster would come over for cookies every week. Lily was no longer afraid of monsters, and she learned that sometimes, they can be friendly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy told her it was time to take a bath in the bathroom. Lily felt anxious because she didn't like to get water in her eyes. + +As Lily got in the bathtub, her mommy poured some bubble bath soap in the water. Lily loved the bubbles and started to play with them. Suddenly, her mommy asked her, "Lily, can you soak your hair so we can wash it?" + +Lily put her head in the water and her mommy washed her hair. When she was done, Lily felt very clean and happy. She said to her mommy, "Thank you for helping me feel better." Her mommy smiled and said, "You're welcome, sweetie." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls, but one day she accidentally broke her favorite doll's arm. She felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +Lily's mom saw her crying and asked her what was wrong. Lily showed her the broken doll and her mom said they could fix it. They went to the store to buy some glue, but on the way, the wind blew Lily's mom's veil off her head. + +Lily's mom tried to catch it, but it was fragile and tore apart. She felt sad too, but then she had an idea. She used the veil to wrap around the doll's arm and it worked! The doll was fixed and Lily was happy again. They both took a nap together, feeling content and peaceful. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to travel with his family. One day, they went to the beach and it was very wet. Timmy's mom gave him a useful umbrella to keep him dry. Timmy loved his umbrella and used it to stay dry while he played in the sand. After a while, Timmy and his family decided to travel back home. Timmy was sad to leave the beach, but he was happy he had his useful umbrella to keep him dry on the way home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to spin around and around until she got dizzy. One day, Lily's mom told her that they needed to go to the store to buy some food. Lily was excited to go, but she didn't want to stop spinning. + +As they walked to the store, Lily held onto her mom's waist so she wouldn't fall over. She felt safe and happy holding onto her mom. When they got to the store, Lily saw a big display of candy. She wanted to eat all of it, but her mom said they only needed to buy a little bit. + +After they finished shopping, Lily felt dizzy again from all the spinning she did earlier. Her mom picked her up and carried her back home. Lily felt safe and happy in her mom's arms. She knew she didn't need any candy to feel happy because she had her mom's love. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a bird. The bird liked to fly high in the sky. One day, the bird saw a pretty blouse on the ground. The bird thought the blouse was very nice, so it picked it up with its beak and flew away. The bird flew deep into the forest and found a tree to rest on. It put the blouse on a branch and flew away. The blouse looked very pretty hanging on the branch. The bird was happy to have found such a nice thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily was playing with her toys when she saw a spider in the attic. She got scared and ran to her mommy. + +"Mommy, there's a spider in the attic. Can you please help me?" Lily said. + +"Don't worry, sweetie. I'll go up there and take care of it," mommy said. + +Mommy went up to the attic and saw the spider. She blinked and then gently picked it up and brought it outside. When she came back down, Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, mommy. I was feeling lonely without you." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and her favorite one was named Crystal. Crystal was very pretty with sparkly clothes and shiny hair. + +One day, Lily was playing with Crystal outside when it started to get dark. Her mom called her to come inside, but Lily didn't want to leave her doll. She shouted, "No, I want to play with Crystal more!" + +Suddenly, a big gust of wind came and knocked Crystal out of Lily's hand. Crystal fell on the ground and broke into tiny pieces. Lily started to cry and her mom came outside to see what happened. + +Lily showed her mom the broken crystal doll and her mom said, "Oh no, I'm sorry Lily. It's too dark now to fix it. We'll have to throw it away." Lily was very sad and cried all night. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a car that he loved to drive around in. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a special paper called a "license" that said he was allowed to drive his car. Timmy felt very lucky to have his license. + +After Timmy finished driving his car, he parked it outside and went inside to play. But when he came back outside later, he realized he had forgotten to lock his car. Timmy knew it was important to lock his car so no one could take it. So, he ran back inside to get the keys and lock his car. + +Timmy felt proud of himself for being responsible and locking his car. He knew his car was safe and he could play without worrying. From that day on, Timmy always made sure to lock his car when he was done driving it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a garden with flowers and vegetables. One day, she saw a mole digging in her garden. She said, "Hey, Mr. Mole, please don't dig here. You are ruining my garden." The mole replied, "I'm sorry, Lily. I have to dig here to find food." Lily felt sad for the mole, but she urged him to find food somewhere else. + +The next day, Lily's friend came to visit her. They played with dolls and blocks, but Lily's friend said, "This is boring. Let's do something else." Lily thought for a moment and said, "Let's make a birdhouse for the birds in my garden." Her friend liked the idea and they worked together to make a beautiful birdhouse. When they finished, they put it in the garden and waited for the birds to come. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud chirping sound. The birds had come to their new birdhouse. Lily and her friend were very happy. They sat down and watched the birds fly in and out of the birdhouse. Lily's friend said, "This is not boring at all. It's so much fun!" Lily smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it. It's always fun to help others, like the birds and Mr. Mole." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry and wanted a snack. He went to his mom and said, "Mommy, me want snack quick!" + +Mommy said, "Okay, Timmy. What do you want?" + +Timmy said, "Me want crackers. Me demand crackers now!" + +Mommy said, "Okay, Timmy. Let me check if we have any available." + +After a few minutes, Mommy came back with a box of crackers. Timmy was very happy and said, "Thank you, Mommy! Me love crackers!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved puppies very much and wanted to have one of her own. So, she asked her mommy if they could go to the pet store to search for a puppy. + +When they got to the pet store, Lily saw a cute puppy that she really liked. However, her mommy said that the puppy was too expensive and they needed to find a cheap one. They searched and searched, but they couldn't find a cheap puppy. + +Just when they were about to leave, a man came up to them and offered them a puppy for a very cheap price. Lily was so happy and hugged her new puppy tightly. "Thank you, mommy!" she said. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to eat turkey for dinner. His mom would make it for him every week. But one day, when Timmy asked for turkey, his mom said they couldn't have it because they didn't have regular turkey. Timmy didn't understand what that meant, so he got upset and started to cry. + +His mom explained that regular turkey meant the kind they usually buy, but they had to get a special kind this week. Timmy didn't like that answer, and he kept crying. His mom tried to make him feel better by offering him some other food, but Timmy just wanted his regular turkey. + +Finally, Timmy's dad came home from the store with the special turkey. Timmy was so happy to see it, and he couldn't wait to eat it for dinner. He realized that sometimes things might be different, but they can still be good. And from then on, he learned to be more patient when things didn't go exactly as he wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a red dress that she loved to wear every day. One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, it's time for your nap." Lily didn't want to take a nap because she wanted to play with her dolls. + +Lily's mom said, "If you take a nap, you'll have more energy to play later." Lily thought about it and decided to take a nap. She closed her eyes and soon fell asleep. + +When she woke up, she saw her mom holding a plate of cookies. "Wow, those cookies look yummy!" said Lily. Her mom smiled and said, "I made them just for you." Lily felt happy and hugged her mom. She was glad she took a nap because now she felt rested and ready to play with her dolls again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books and had a big bookcase in her room. One day, Lily tried to reach a book on the top shelf of her bookcase, but she was too short. She tried to climb on a chair, but it was not safe. + +Lily's mom saw her struggling and said, "Let me help you." She lifted Lily up and she was able to get the book she wanted. Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, Mommy. You are so successful at helping me." + +The moral of the story is that it's okay to ask for help when you need it. It's important to be safe and not take risks. And it's always nice to say thank you to those who help you. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to pretend he was a superhero and save the world. He would tie a blanket around his neck and fly around the house. + +One day, Timmy's tummy started to grumble. He was very hungry, but his mom was busy working and couldn't make him a snack. Timmy decided to pretend he was a chef and make his own sandwich. + +He got out the bread and some peanut butter, but then he realized he couldn't reach the jelly. Timmy started to get upset and hungry. Just then, his big sister came in and saw that he was struggling. She helped him tie a chair to his waist so he could reach the jelly. Timmy was so happy and grateful that he shared his sandwich with his sister. They both pretended they were at a fancy restaurant and had a great time together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very curious about everything around him. One day, Timmy went for a walk in the desert and saw a big cactus. He wanted to touch it, but his mom told him it was too prickly. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom asked him what he wanted for dinner. Timmy thought for a moment and then said, "I want to order pizza!" His mom smiled and they ordered a pizza for dinner. + +After dinner, Timmy went to bed and dreamed about the cactus he saw earlier that day. In his dream, he was able to touch it without getting hurt. When he woke up the next morning, he told his mom about his dream and she smiled and said, "Maybe one day you'll be able to touch a cactus without getting hurt." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sit on her porch and watch the birds fly by. One day, a bright blue bird landed on her porch. Lily was so happy to see the bird up close. + +"Hello, little birdie!" Lily said. + +The bird looked at Lily and chirped. Suddenly, the bird pinched Lily's finger. + +"Ouch! That hurt!" Lily said. + +The bird flew away, leaving Lily with a sore finger. But she still loved to sit on her porch and watch the birds fly by, even if they pinched her sometimes. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly rabbit who lived in a burrow. One day, the rabbit decided to go on an adventure. He found a tunnel and decided to go inside. The tunnel was dark and scary, but the rabbit was brave and kept going. + +As he was walking, he saw a group of animals who were lost and scared. The rabbit knew the way out of the tunnel and offered to help them. The animals were hesitant at first, but they eventually accepted the rabbit's offer. + +Together, they made their way out of the tunnel and back into the sunshine. The animals were grateful to the rabbit for helping them and learned an important lesson about accepting help from others. From that day on, they always remembered the kind rabbit who showed them the way out of the tunnel. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide and seek with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends were walking in the park when they saw a big billboard. The billboard had a picture of a famous singer named Katy. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, said, "I wish I could meet Katy. She is so famous!" + +Lily replied, "Maybe we can hide behind the billboard and surprise her when she comes out!" + +So, Lily and her friends hid behind the billboard and waited. After a few minutes, they heard a car pull up. It was Katy! She got out of the car and walked towards the billboard. + +Suddenly, Lily and her friends jumped out and yelled, "Surprise!" Katy was so happy to see them and even took a picture with them. From that day on, Lily and her friends knew that anything was possible if they worked together and had fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with puzzles. One day, she was playing with a puzzle when her cat, Mittens, came into the room. + +"Meow," said Mittens. + +Lily was surprised that Mittens could speak. "Wow, Mittens! You can speak!" she said with excitement. + +Mittens looked at the puzzle and seemed fearful. "I don't like that puzzle," he said. "It's too hard for me." + +Lily smiled and said, "Don't worry, Mittens. I'll help you put it together. We can do it together!" + +So, Lily and Mittens worked together to finish the puzzle. Mittens may have been fearful at first, but with Lily's help, they were able to solve the puzzle and have fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a green blanket that she loved very much. One day, Lily was feeling sad and wanted to take a nap with her green blanket. Her mommy came to comfort her and tucked her in with the blanket. Lily felt better and fell asleep quickly. + +While she was sleeping, Lily had a dream that she was in a big green field full of flowers. It was so pretty! When she woke up, she hugged her green blanket tightly and smiled. She felt happy and cozy. From that day on, Lily took a nap with her green blanket every day and it always made her feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim in the ocean with his friends. One day, Nemo saw a beautiful rainbow in the sky. He wanted to touch it, but he knew he couldn't because it was too far away. + +Later that day, a big storm came. The rain was pouring down hard and the waves were getting bigger and bigger. Nemo and his friends tried to swim back to their home, but the current was too strong. Nemo tried to swim harder, but he was getting tired. + +Suddenly, a big wave crashed over Nemo and he was swept away. His friends searched for him, but he was gone. Nemo's family and friends were sad that he was gone forever. They remembered the gentle way he used to swim and how he loved rainbows. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer named Jack. Jack had a big farm with lots of animals. One day, Jack decided to decorate his farm for a big party. He put up colorful balloons and streamers all around the barn. He even made a sign that said "Welcome to Jack's Farm!" + +As Jack was decorating, he saw a big pile of hay in the corner. He thought it would be fun to use the hay to make a hay maze for the kids at the party. So, he piled up the hay and made a big maze that the kids could run through. + +When the day of the party arrived, everyone was so excited to see Jack's fine decorations and the hay maze. They had so much fun running through the maze and playing with the animals on the farm. It was the best party ever! +Once upon a time, there was a pink mole. The mole lived in a hole in the ground. One day, the mole came out of the hole and saw a little boy playing with a ball. The mole wanted the ball, so he demanded the ball from the little boy. But the little boy didn't want to give the ball to the mole. The mole was sad and went back to his hole. +Once upon a time, there was a big, loud lion who lived in the west. He loved to roar and make lots of noise all day long. One day, he met a little monkey who was very friendly. The lion liked to tease the monkey by pretending to chase him. But the monkey was very quick and always managed to run away. + +One day, the lion got tired of teasing the monkey and decided to be friends with him instead. They played together and had lots of fun. The lion learned that it was much better to have friends than to tease others. And the monkey was happy to have a new friend who wasn't so loud and scary anymore. From that day on, they were the best of friends and lived happily ever after in the west. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and see all the animals. One day, Timmy's mom told him it was time to take a shower. Timmy didn't want to take a shower because he was having too much fun outside. + +Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, you need to take a shower so you can be clean." Timmy felt guilty because he knew he was dirty from playing outside. He said, "Okay, Mommy. I will take a shower." + +After Timmy took a shower, he felt clean and fresh. He went outside to see all the animals again. He saw a bunny hopping and a bird flying. Timmy was happy he took a shower because he could see all the animals better now that he was clean. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. Jack loved to swim in the pool with his friends. One day, Jack saw a little bird drowning in the pool. Jack didn't know what to do, so he just watched the bird helplessly. + +Jack's friend, Emma, saw what was happening and quickly jumped into the pool to save the bird. Jack felt bad for not helping, but Emma forgave him and they continued to play in the pool. + +Later that day, Jack went home and told his mom about what had happened. His mom was proud of Emma for being so brave and kind. Jack felt bad again for not helping and wished he could have been more like Emma. + +The next day, Jack went back to the pool to swim with his friends. But when he got there, he saw that the bird had died. Jack felt sad and wished he had done something to help. He realized that sometimes it's important to be brave and help others, even if it's scary. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who lived in a big tree. The bird's name was Tweetie. One day, Tweetie was flying around when she saw a big, empty nest. Tweetie thought the nest looked very sad without any birds living in it. + +Suddenly, Tweetie heard a loud whistle. It was coming from a mean old bird named Mr. Crow. Mr. Crow was trying to take over the empty nest. Tweetie knew she had to do something to stop Mr. Crow from taking the nest. + +So, Tweetie flew down and started chirping loudly at Mr. Crow. Mr. Crow didn't like the noise and flew away. Tweetie was happy that she saved the empty nest from Mr. Crow. She decided to inch her way into the nest and make it her new home. From that day on, Tweetie lived happily in her new nest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to eat spicy food. One day, her mom made a dish with lots of spicy sauce. Lily ate it all up, but her tummy started to hurt. She asked her mom if she could rest for a while. + +As she lay down, Lily realized that her favorite toy was missing. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. She started to cry and her mom came to comfort her. They looked for the toy together and finally found it under the dish that Lily had eaten from earlier. + +Lily was so happy to have found her toy and her tummy started to feel better too. She thanked her mom and hugged her tight. From that day on, Lily learned to be more careful when eating spicy food and to always check for her toys before resting. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to visit her grandma's house. Her grandma's house was very smelly because she had a lot of cats. Lily liked to play with the cats and watch them zigzag around the room. One day, Lily's mom took her to the park to play. They saw a butterfly that was zigzagging in the air. Lily thought it was very pretty. When they got home, Lily told her grandma about the butterfly and they both smiled. From that day on, Lily loved to visit her grandma's house even more because she knew she would get to see the zigzagging cats and maybe even a butterfly too. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, he was walking in the park when he saw a bird flying in the sky. He stopped to observe the bird and thought it was very pretty. + +Suddenly, Tim heard a loud noise. It was his friend Jack who was blowing a whistle. Jack asked Tim to come play with him, but Tim wanted to keep watching the bird. Jack got upset and said, "You always observe things. Why don't you come play with me instead?" Tim didn't know what to do. + +Just then, Tim's mom came over with a delicious snack. She gave Tim and Jack some cookies to eat. They both loved the cookies and forgot about their argument. They ate their cookies and decided to play together. Tim realized that it was important to observe things, but it was also important to have fun with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily who loved to play with her dolls. One day, Lily was playing with her favorite doll when she noticed that the doll's dress had a small hole in it. She tried to fix it with her tiny hands, but she couldn't. + +Lily's mom saw her struggling and asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" + +"My doll's dress has a hole in it, and I can't fix it," Lily replied. + +"Don't worry, sweetie. Let's use this thread to sew it up," her mom said, handing her a spool of thread. + +Lily was amazed at how the thread could fix the hole in the dress. She said, "Wow, Mommy, the thread is like magic!" + +"Yes, it is, Lily. But remember, sometimes things don't end up perfect, and that's okay. We just have to do our best and try again," her mom said with a smile. + +Lily learned that it's okay to make mistakes and that trying again is important. She also learned that sometimes things may seem crazy or difficult, but with a little help and effort, everything can be fixed. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat sandwiches for lunch. One day, Timmy's mom made him a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Timmy was so excited to eat it that he ran outside to eat it on the swing. + +As Timmy was swinging, he accidentally dropped his sandwich and it fell into the sand. Timmy was very sad because he was hungry and his sandwich was ruined. + +But then, Timmy saw a peaceful ant carrying a crumb of his sandwich. Timmy realized that even though he lost his whole sandwich, he could still share it with the ants. So, Timmy sat in the sand and shared his sandwich with the ants. Timmy was happy again because he made some new friends and he learned that sharing is a good thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily went to her grandma's house to meet her new puppy. The puppy was so cute and Lily was very happy to meet him. + +As they played in the garden, Lily noticed a cobweb in the corner of the fence. She asked her grandma what it was and her grandma told her it was a spider's home. Lily thought it was amazing and wanted to see more of them. + +Later that day, Lily and her grandma sat on the porch and watched the sunset. It was very quiet and peaceful. Lily loved spending time with her grandma and the puppy. She knew she would always remember this day. +Once upon a time, there was a great big penguin named Pete. Pete loved to play with his penguin friends. One day, Pete and his friends were playing a game of tag. Pete was "it" and had to poke his friends to tag them. + +But as Pete was running to poke his friend, he slipped on some ice and fell down. His friends came over to check on him and saw that he had hurt his flipper. They knew they had to do something to help their friend. + +So, they all worked together to make a special ice pack for Pete's flipper. They found some snow and packed it around his flipper to help it feel better. Pete was so happy that his friends took care of him. From that day on, Pete knew he had the best penguin friends in the whole wide world. +Once upon a time, there was a big tank. It was very expensive and shiny, but it was also very dirty. The tank was sad because it wanted to be clean and beautiful again. + +One day, a little boy saw the tank and felt sorry for it. He wanted to help the tank, so he decided to polish it. He worked very hard and used a special cloth to make the tank shine like new. + +But then, a mean man came and tried to take the tank away. He said it belonged to him and that he would sell it for lots of money. The little boy didn't want the tank to be taken away, so he stood in front of it and said, "No! This tank is not yours. It is mine now because I polished it and made it beautiful again." + +The mean man was surprised by the little boy's bravery and decided to leave the tank alone. From that day on, the tank was happy and shiny, and the little boy was proud of himself for standing up for what was right. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved playing with boxes. He had a big box that he loved to hide in and pretend he was a pirate. One day, he decided to make a big tower out of all his boxes. He stacked them up high, but then he accidentally knocked them over and they all fell down. He was very sad that his tower was destroyed. + +Later that day, the little boy was playing with his toys when he heard a loud noise. He went to investigate and saw that a big monster had come and was destroying everything in its path. The little boy was frightened and ran to hide in his box. But the monster found him and destroyed his box too. + +The little boy was very sad and scared. He wished he had never built his tower of boxes, because then the monster wouldn't have come. From then on, he was always careful when he played with his toys and never built anything too big again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a huge teddy bear that she loved to play with every day. One day, Lily's mommy told her that she should pray before going to bed. + +Lily didn't know what praying was, so her mommy explained that it means talking to God. Lily closed her eyes and said, "Dear God, please keep me safe and happy." + +The next day, Lily woke up and saw that her teddy bear was missing. She looked all around her room but couldn't find it. She started to cry because she loved her teddy bear so much. + +But then Lily remembered what her mommy had told her about praying. So she closed her eyes and said, "Dear God, please help me find my teddy bear." And just like that, Lily opened her eyes and saw her teddy bear sitting on her bed. She was so happy and thanked God for helping her. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the water. One day, Timmy's dad took him to a lake to go kayaking. Timmy was so excited to try it out. + +After a few tries, Timmy finally got the hang of it. He was paddling all around the lake and having a great time. When he got back to the shore, his dad applauded him and said he was proud of him. Timmy felt really happy and proud too. + +From that day on, Timmy couldn't wait to go kayaking again. He told all his friends about it and even showed them pictures. He was the happiest boy in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a squirrel named Sammy. Sammy loved to collect acorns to eat and share with his friends. One day, Sammy found a very popular acorn that he wanted to keep for himself. + +But then, his friend Billy came along and wanted to play with the popular acorn. Sammy didn't want to share it, so he tried to tear it away from Billy. But in the struggle, the acorn fell and broke into pieces. + +Sammy felt sad because he realized that it's better to share things with his friends instead of being selfish. So, he apologized to Billy and they played together with the broken acorn pieces. From that day on, Sammy learned that sharing is more important than having something popular all to himself. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a daddy who had to move to a new house. They needed to pack all their things in boxes. The mommy said, "Let's pack our clothes in this box." And the daddy said, "Let's pack our toys in that box." + +They worked very hard and soon all the boxes were full. The mommy said, "We have a lot of things. We are rich with stuff!" The little boy looked at all the boxes and said, "Wow, so many boxes!" + +Finally, they finished packing and moved to their new house. They unpacked all the boxes and put everything in its place. The little boy was happy to see all his toys again. The mommy and daddy were happy too because they had all their things in their new home. The end. +Once upon a time, a little bird flew over a river. It saw a big log and decided to land on it. The log was very long and brown. The bird felt safe on top of it. + +Suddenly, a big wind blew and the bird got scared. It said, "I wish I could whistle like my mommy, then I could call for help." Just then, a graceful swan swam by and heard the little bird's cry. The swan asked, "What's wrong little bird?" + +The bird said, "I'm scared. The wind is too strong." The swan said, "Don't be afraid. I'll help you." The swan pushed the log to the riverbank, and the little bird flew away happily. From that day on, the little bird knew that it was always good to have a friend who can help you when you need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she saw a pale insect crawling on the ground. She felt curious and wanted to pick it up. + +Lily's mom warned her, "Be careful, Lily. That insect might bite you." + +But Lily didn't listen and picked up the insect anyway. Suddenly, the insect bit her and she felt a sharp pain. + +Lily cried and her mom comforted her. "I told you to be careful, sweetie. Remember, it's always important to listen and be careful when you're exploring outside." + +From that day on, Lily learned to be more careful and listen to her mom's advice. She never picked up insects without asking for permission first. +Once upon a time, there was a big jungle with lots of wild animals. There were lions, tigers, and monkeys swinging from tree to tree. The animals loved to play together and have fun. + +One day, the animals decided to have a big party. They all brought food to share, including some yummy fruits and vegetables. They also brought their own napkins to clean their faces after they ate. + +During the party, the animals danced and played games. They had so much fun together that they decided to have a party every month. From then on, the parties always included delicious food and napkins to clean up with. And the wild animals continued to have fun together in the jungle. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean up his toys, but Timmy didn't want to. He demanded to keep playing. + +Timmy's mom told him that it's important to clean up after ourselves and not be lazy. Timmy felt guilty for not listening to his mom. He decided to clean up his toys and even helped his mom carry a heavy log outside. + +Timmy learned that it's important to listen to our parents and do what's right. He felt proud of himself for being a good helper. From that day on, Timmy always cleaned up his toys and helped his mom whenever he could. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures and show them to her friends. One day, Lily wanted to print her drawings so she could keep them forever. She asked her mom for help and together they printed all of her pictures. + +Lily was so happy to see her drawings on paper, but then she realized that some of them didn't look as good as she thought. She felt miserable and wanted to throw them away. But her mom told her that it's okay to make mistakes and that she should keep practicing to get better. + +So Lily decided to keep drawing and practicing every day. She knew that if she kept performing her drawings, she would get better and better. And she did! Her friends were amazed at how good her drawings were getting and she felt proud of herself for not giving up. The moral of the story is that it's okay to make mistakes, as long as you keep trying and practicing. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop around in the grass and play with his friends. One day, Benny's mom took him to the mall to buy some carrots for dinner. Benny was excited to go to the mall, but he was also a little nervous because he had never been there before. + +As they walked through the mall, Benny saw lots of new things. He saw big stores with lots of toys and clothes, and he saw people walking around with big bags. Suddenly, Benny smelled something sour. "What's that smell, Mom?" he asked. "That's the smell of the food court," his mom replied. + +Benny and his mom went to the food court to get some lunch. Benny saw lots of different foods, but he decided to try some sour candy. "This is delicious!" he said. After they finished their lunch, Benny and his mom went home. As they walked out of the mall, Benny looked up at his mom and said, "Can we come back to the mall tomorrow? I want to try more sour candy!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the zoo to see all the animals. One day, she went to see the pandas. The pandas were so cute and fluffy. + +Lily saw a panda that looked sad. She asked the panda, "Why are you sad?" The panda replied, "My door is locked and I can't get out to play." + +Lily wanted to help the panda. She found a key and tried to unlock the door. After a few tries, the door finally opened. The panda was so happy and gave Lily a big hug. + +Lily felt proud that she could help the panda. She went home with a smile on her face and told her mom about her adventure. Her mom was happy and proud of her too. The end. +Once upon a time, a boy and his mom went to the beach. The boy loved playing in the sand and swimming in the water. They saw an ancient castle on the beach and the boy wanted to explore it. + +The boy's mom said, "Be careful, it might be dangerous." But the boy didn't listen and ran towards the castle. He climbed up the stairs and suddenly, he fell down and hurt his leg. + +The boy cried and his mom ran to help him. She carried him to the car and took him to the hospital. The doctor said the boy's leg was broken and he needed a cast. The boy was sad that he couldn't play at the beach anymore. + +The moral of the story is to always listen to your mom and be careful when exploring ancient castles. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to talk and sing, but sometimes she would get confused and say the wrong words. Her mommy and daddy would always encourage her to keep trying and not give up. + +One day, Lily's family went on a picnic in the park. They brought lots of yummy food and drinks. As they were eating, Lily saw a big, juicy apple. She took a big bite, but suddenly felt something strange in her mouth. She realized she had lost her tooth! + +Lily was scared and confused, but her mommy and daddy encouraged her and told her it was okay. They explained that losing teeth was a normal part of growing up. Lily was relieved and happy to know that she wasn't the only one who had lost a tooth. From that day on, Lily was excited to lose more teeth and show off her big, grown-up smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved muffins more than anything in the world. One day, she went to the park to play, and she met a kind old lady who gave her a muffin. Lily was grateful and said, "Thank you!" + +The old lady smiled and said, "You're welcome, dear. I love meeting new friends like you." + +Lily and the old lady chatted for a while and ate their muffins together. But then, a big dog came running towards them. The old lady tried to protect Lily, but the dog knocked her down. Lily was very scared and ran away crying. + +Later, Lily's mommy asked her what happened at the park. Lily said, "I met a nice lady who gave me a muffin, but then a big dog came and made her fall down. I'm sad." + +Lily and her mommy went back to the park, but the old lady was gone. Lily never saw her again, and she was very sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her crayons. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and daddy. While she was drawing, she heard a little boy crying. She asked her mommy, "Why is he crying?" Her mommy said, "Maybe he lost his toy." + +Lily wanted to help the little boy feel better, so she went over to him and gave him one of her yummy lollipops. The little boy stopped crying and smiled. He said, "Thank you, Lily!" Lily was happy that she made the little boy happy. + +Her mommy and daddy were proud of her for being kind and sharing her yummy treat. They told her that it's always important to help others when they're sad. Lily learned that it's not just about drawing pretty pictures, but also about being a good friend to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went on a walk with her mommy and daddy. They walked up and down a big hill until they got to the top. From there, they could see a big valley below. It was very cool to see! + +Lily was so excited that she started to jump up and down. But, she accidentally stepped on a stick and it broke! She felt sad because she didn't mean to break it. But then, her mommy told her that it was okay because sticks can break easily. They continued their walk down the hill and into the valley, where they had a picnic and played games. It was a fun day for Lily and her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy that she loved very much. It was a stuffed monster that she called "Mr. Fuzzy". Mr. Fuzzy was always with her, no matter where she went. He was her dependable friend. + +One day, Lily and Mr. Fuzzy went to the park to play. They saw some birds in the trees and they started to sing. Lily loved to sing too, so she joined in. She sang a song about a happy little monster who liked to play in the sun. + +Suddenly, a real monster appeared! It was big and scary, with sharp teeth and long claws. But Lily wasn't afraid. She knew that Mr. Fuzzy was there to protect her. So she sang a song about a brave little girl and her dependable friend. And the monster ran away, scared of Lily's beautiful singing voice. From that day on, Lily and Mr. Fuzzy knew that they could face anything together. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. They saw a big red building with lots of windows. Lily said, "Mommy, that building is so pretty!" + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a tree branch that split in half and fell on the ground. Lily said, "Oh no! The tree is broken." + +A man came over and said, "Don't worry, we will clean it up." Lily asked, "Will you make the tree all better?" The man replied, "No, but we will make sure the path is safe to walk on." Then, Lily and her mom continued their walk in the park, looking at the pretty red building and the trees around them. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a unique toy car that he loved to play with every day. One day, Timmy's mom told him they were going to the church. Timmy asked, "What's a church?" His mom explained that it's a special place where people go to pray and sing songs. + +When they arrived at the church, Timmy saw many people running around. He asked his mom, "Why are they running?" His mom told him that they were playing a game called tag. Timmy wanted to play too, so he asked if he could join in. + +After playing tag, Timmy and his mom went inside the church. Timmy saw many beautiful things and asked his mom, "Why is this place so special?" His mom explained that it's a place where people come to talk to God and feel happy. Timmy smiled and said, "I like this place!" +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to play in the creek all day long. One day, Ducky saw a big fish swimming in the creek. Ducky got very excited and wanted to play with the fish. But when Ducky got close, the fish splashed water all over Ducky and swam away. Ducky was upset and didn't understand why the fish didn't want to play with him. + +Ducky's mom saw that he was upset and asked him what was wrong. Ducky told his mom about the fish in the creek. His mom told him that sometimes, other animals might not want to play with us and that's okay. She also reminded Ducky to always be kind to others, even if they don't want to play with us. Ducky learned his lesson and continued to play in the creek with his other animal friends, being kind to everyone he met. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going on picnics with his mommy and daddy. They always brought a cooler filled with yummy snacks and drinks. + +One day, they went to the park for a picnic. Timmy was so excited to play on the swings and slide. But when they opened the cooler, they realized it was broken. All the snacks and drinks were ruined. + +Timmy's mommy and daddy were sad, but they didn't want to ruin the day. They decided to take a nap under a big tree instead. As they were napping, Timmy heard a noise. He looked up and saw a squirrel running away with a bag of chips from their broken cooler! + +Timmy woke up his mommy and daddy and they all laughed. They realized that even though the cooler was broken, they still had a fun day and a funny story to tell. From that day on, they always double-checked the cooler before going on a picnic. +Once upon a time, there was a big robot. It was so big that it could hardly fit in the room. The robot was very helpful and could do many things like clean and cook. + +One day, a little girl came to visit the robot. She asked the robot to play with her, but the robot refused. The little girl was sad and didn't understand why the robot didn't want to play. + +Later that day, the robot started to malfunction. It beeped loudly and moved in strange ways. The little girl remembered how the robot had refused to play with her and realized that the robot must have been feeling sad too. So, she decided to help the robot and together they fixed it. + +From that day on, the robot and the little girl became great friends and played together all the time. The robot was no longer big and scary, but a friendly and helpful companion. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a great cat named Mittens. Mittens was very fluffy and loved to play with Lily. + +One day, Lily and Mittens were playing with a ball when Mittens accidentally slapped the ball too hard and it hit Lily's face. Lily didn't like it and she said, "Mittens, why did you slap me?" + +Mittens meowed and licked Lily's face to say sorry. Lily forgave Mittens and they continued to play. From then on, Mittens was careful not to slap anything too hard when playing with Lily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she saw her neighbor planting a beautiful flower. + +"Wow, that's a pretty plant!" said Lily. + +"Yes, it's a popular one. It needs lots of love and care to keep it healthy," replied the neighbor. + +Lily decided to plant her own flower too. She watered it every day and made sure it had enough sunlight. Soon, her flower grew big and strong. + +One day, Lily's friend came over and saw her flower. "I wish I had a flower like that," said her friend. + +Lily replied, "You can have one too! Just remember to keep it healthy with love and care." + +The moral of the story is that if you take care of something, it can grow big and strong, and you can share it with others. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved watching TV. He would watch it all day and all night. One day, Timmy's TV went missing. He looked everywhere but he couldn't find it. It was mysterious. + +Timmy asked his mom and dad if they knew where the TV was but they didn't. Timmy was sad because he loved his TV so much. He looked for it everywhere he could think of but he couldn't find it. + +Days turned into weeks and weeks turned into months but Timmy never found his TV. He felt like he had lost his best friend. Timmy was so sad that he stopped watching TV altogether. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a playful puppy named Max. Max loved to chew on Lily's leather shoes. One day, Lily noticed that her shoes had holes in them. + +"Lily, why are your shoes broken?" asked her mom. + +"Max chewed them," replied Lily. + +"Lily, Max is just a puppy. He doesn't know any better. You need to keep your shoes out of his reach," said her mom. + +Lily learned that it's important to take care of her things and to be patient with her playful puppy. Max learned that chewing on leather shoes is not a good idea. From that day on, Lily and Max played together happily and Lily's shoes stayed safe. +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 were playing ball when the ball accidentally hit a wall and broke a flower pot. + +Lily's friend said, "I don't care about the flower pot. It's not mine." + +Lily said, "That's not nice. We should care about things that belong to others, even if it's unknown to us." + +Lily and her friends decided to ask around to find out who the flower pot belonged to. They eventually found out it belonged to the old lady who lived next door. They went to apologize and offered to help clean up. The old lady was very happy and thanked them for being kind and caring. + +The moral of the story is that we should always care about other people's things, even if we don't know who they belong to. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went outside to play in the rain. She didn't want to get wet, so she brought her umbrella with her. While she was walking, she met a friendly dog named Max. + +"Hi Max!" said Lily. + +"Hi Lily!" barked Max. + +Lily and Max played together for a while. They ran around and had lots of fun. Suddenly, it started to rain harder. Lily opened her umbrella and said, "Max, do you want to share my umbrella with me?" + +Max wagged his tail and said, "Yes please!" + +So, Lily and Max walked together under the umbrella. They were happy and dry. From that day on, Lily and Max were the best of friends and always played together in the rain. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she went for a walk by the creek. She saw a unique bird with bright feathers peeking out from behind a tree. Lily was so happy to see the bird. She tried to get closer, but the bird flew away. Lily continued to walk by the creek and saw some fish swimming in the water. She was so excited that she wanted to peek into the water to see them better. But she had to be careful not to fall in! After a while, Lily went back home with a big smile on her face, thinking about the unique bird and the fish in the creek. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide and seek with her friends. One day, she decided to peek behind a big tree to see if her friend was hiding there. + +As she peeked, she saw a beautiful temple in the distance. It was so big and tall, she couldn't believe her eyes. + +Lily tried to show her friends the temple, but they were being stubborn and didn't want to go see it. So, she went to the temple all by herself. + +Inside, she saw colorful decorations and lots of people praying. It was a very special place. Lily felt happy she had peeked behind the tree and found the temple all on her own. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Timmy. Timmy loved to climb trees, but one day he climbed too high and got stuck. He tried to climb down, but he couldn't. Timmy was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Luckily, a mighty bird saw Timmy and called the veterinarian. The veterinarian came and rescued Timmy from the tree. Timmy was so happy to be safe again. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be careful when climbing and to always ask for help if you need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play and have fun. One day, she was playing with a toy car when she accidentally broke it. She was sad but her mommy told her it was okay and they would buy a new one. + +Later that day, it was time for dinner. Lily's mommy made her favorite food, spaghetti. But while they were eating, Lily accidentally spilled her drink on the table. Her mommy went to get a towel to clean it up but when she came back, she slipped on the spilled drink and fell down. She hit her head and it was very dangerous. + +Lily cried and cried because she didn't mean for anything bad to happen. But it was too late, her mommy had to go to the hospital and Lily had to stay with her grandma. She learned that accidents can happen and it's important to be careful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, she found a purple flower and wondered what it would look like if she picked it. So, she picked the flower and showed it to her friends. They all thought it was pretty. + +The next day, Lily went back to the park and saw that the flower was gone. She felt sad and wondered where it went. But then, she saw a butterfly flying around and realized that it might have taken the flower. She followed the butterfly and found out that it had landed on another flower. Lily was happy to see that the result of the butterfly taking the flower was that it helped another flower grow. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to leave the flowers in the park alone so that they could grow and make the park even more beautiful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cookies with her mom. One day, her mom said, "Lily, we need to preheat the oven to make cookies." Lily didn't know what preheat meant, but her mom explained it meant to make the oven warm before putting the cookies in. + +Lily helped her mom put the cookie dough on the tray and they put it in the oven. As they waited for the cookies to bake, they saw the oven glow. Lily thought it looked like a big, warm hug. + +Soon, the cookies were done and they took them out of the oven. They were so yummy! Lily's mom said, "Lily, there are more cookies available to bake. Do you want to make more?" Lily was so happy and said, "Yes, please!" They baked more cookies and enjoyed them together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends saw a big dog. They were scared, but Lily's mom said it was normal and the dog was friendly. + +Lily and her friends wanted to pet the dog, but the owner said they had to be careful. Suddenly, the dog did a trick and everyone clapped. It was so cool! + +Lily's mom said it was time to go home. Lily said goodbye to her friends and looked back at the dog. She wanted to see more tricks. Maybe next time she came to the park, the dog would be there again. +Once upon a time, there was a little otter. The otter lived in a cold river. One day, the otter was very thirsty. So, the otter went to the river to drink some water. The water was very cold and refreshing. The little otter was happy to have a drink. +Once upon a time, there was a blue car. The car was very fast and loved to race with other cars. One day, the blue car went to a race at a big place. There were many other cars there, all different colors. The blue car was excited to race and be the fastest car. + +The race started, and the blue car was doing well. But then, another car bumped into the blue car and made it spin out of control. The blue car was sad and scared. It didn't want to lose the race. + +But then, the blue car remembered something. Its driver always said, "It's not about winning, it's about having fun." So the blue car got back on the track and finished the race, even though it didn't win first place. The blue car felt proud of itself for not giving up and for having fun in the race. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved spiders and always wanted to catch one. One day, Timmy saw a spider in his backyard. He ran to his mom and said, "Mommy, look! Spider!" His mom said, "Be careful, spiders can bite." Timmy said, "I want to catch it." His mom said, "Okay, but be tight with it so it doesn't run away." + +Timmy ran back to the spider and tried to catch it. He was too slow and the spider ran away. Timmy was sad. His mom said, "Let's try again tomorrow." The next day, Timmy saw the spider again. He slowly walked towards it and was able to load it onto his hand. He was so happy! He ran to his mom and said, "Mommy, I caught it! Spider tight on my hand!" His mom said, "Good job, Timmy. Let's let it go now so it can be free." Timmy let the spider go and watched it run away. He was happy he got to see it up close, even if only for a little while. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Bubbles. Bubbles liked to swim and play with his fish friends. One day, Bubbles saw a shiny hook in the water. He didn't know what it was, but it looked fun to play with. + +Bubbles swam up to the hook and tried to grab it with his mouth. But the hook got stuck in his mouth! Bubbles tried to swim away, but the hook was too heavy. + +Bubbles saw a big fish swimming by and asked for help. "Please help me, I'm stuck on this hook!" Bubbles said. But the big fish just laughed and swam away. + +Bubbles was very scared and started to feel sick. He couldn't sing or play anymore. Eventually, Bubbles got so sick that he couldn't swim anymore. He was very unhealthy and couldn't eat or breathe. Sadly, Bubbles passed away. + +The moral of the story is to always be careful and stay away from shiny hooks in the water. They can be very dangerous and hurt the little fish. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Blue. Blue loved to fly high up in the sky and soar over the trees. One day, Blue saw a little girl named Lily sitting on a bench, eating a sandwich. Blue flew down to say hello. + +"Hi, Lily! Can I have a bite of your sandwich?" asked Blue. + +"Sure, Blue. Here you go," said Lily, sharing her sandwich with the friendly bird. + +Blue felt calm and happy as he ate the delicious sandwich. "Thanks, Lily! That was yummy," said Blue. "I love to soar in the sky, but it's nice to take a break and have a snack with a friend." + +Lily smiled and said, "I like to watch you soar, Blue. You're a great flyer!" Blue felt proud and happy to have a new friend to share his adventures with. From that day on, Blue and Lily would often meet up for sandwiches and to watch Blue soar in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch television. He had a unique TV that was very big and colorful. One day, Timmy's mom came into the room and said, "Timmy, we need to move the TV to the other side of the room." + +Timmy asked, "Why do we need to move it?" + +His mom replied, "Because the TV is too big for this side of the room. It will look better if we put it on the other side." + +Timmy watched as his mom started to move the TV. Suddenly, the TV started to shrink! Timmy was amazed and said, "Mommy, the TV is getting smaller!" + +His mom laughed and said, "No, Timmy. The TV is not getting smaller. It just looks smaller because it's far away." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved wearing her pink bathrobe after taking a bath. One night, Lily went to bed and started to dream. In her dream, she saw a mysterious castle with a big dragon guarding the entrance. Lily was scared, but she wanted to see what was inside the castle. + +She put on her pink bathrobe and tiptoed past the dragon. Inside the castle, she found a magical garden full of colorful flowers and talking animals. They all welcomed her and showed her around. Lily felt happy and safe in the mysterious castle. + +When she woke up, Lily was sad that the dream was over. But she knew that she could always wear her cozy bathrobe and dream of more adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go to the beach with his family. He loved to play in the sand and surf in the waves. Timmy was very independent and liked to do things by himself. + +One day, Timmy's family went to the beach, but Timmy's mom forgot his surfboard. Timmy was sad because he really wanted to surf. But then, he had an idea. He asked his dad if he could manage to surf without a board. His dad thought it was a silly idea, but he decided to let Timmy try. + +Timmy ran into the water and tried to surf without a board. At first, he fell a lot, but he didn't give up. He kept trying and trying until he managed to stand up on his own! Timmy was so proud of himself for being independent and surfing without a board. From that day on, Timmy knew that he could do anything he set his mind to. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Spot ran and ran until he got very hot. He went to his water bowl to drink some water and cool down. + +After drinking, Spot saw a big stick on the ground. He picked it up with his mouth and started to play with it. He loved to stretch his legs while playing. + +But then, Spot accidentally dropped the stick in some dirty mud. Oh no! Now the stick was all dirty. Spot didn't want to play with a dirty stick, so he went inside to take a nap. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the rain. One day, it rained a lot and there was a big puddle in the yard. Lily wanted to jump in it, but it was too difficult to get there without getting wet. + +Lily's mommy came outside and saw her sad face. "What's wrong, Lily?" she asked. "I want to jump in the big puddle, but it's too difficult," Lily said. Her mommy smiled and said, "I can bring you some rain boots so you won't get wet. Then you can jump in the puddle all you want!" + +Lily was so happy and thanked her mommy. Her mommy brought her some rain boots and Lily put them on. She ran to the puddle and jumped in it, splashing water everywhere. It was so much fun! Lily was glad her mommy could bring her the boots so she could play in the puddle without getting wet. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. One night, he looked up at the sky and saw a comet! It was big and bright and Timmy was amazed. He waved at the comet and it seemed to wave back at him. + +As the night got darker, Timmy's mommy called him inside for bed. But Timmy couldn't stop thinking about the comet. He wished he could go up to space and see it up close. + +The next day, Timmy went to the library and found a book about comets. He learned that comets are made of ice and dust and they travel through space. Timmy was so excited to tell his mommy about what he learned and he couldn't wait to go outside at night to wave at the comet again. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to eat carrots. One day, Benny saw his friend, a squirrel named Sammy, with a big carrot. Benny asked Sammy if he could have a bite, but Sammy said no. Benny felt sad and decided to hide behind a bush. + +Sammy noticed Benny was gone and asked a bird if she had seen him. The bird said yes and pointed to the bush where Benny was hiding. Sammy asked Benny why he was hiding and Benny said he felt guilty for wanting to take Sammy's carrot. + +Sammy said it was okay and shared his carrot with Benny. They both ate the carrot together and were happy again. From that day on, they shared their food and never felt guilty or hid from each other. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant. He loved to play in the jungle with his friends. One day, he heard a loud noise coming from the river. He went to see what it was and found a small bird who was stuck in a large tree branch. + +The elephant tried to help the bird, but he couldn't reach it. So, he asked his friends for help. They all tried to pull the branch, but it was too heavy. Then, the elephant had an idea. He used his trunk to hold the branch and lifted it up. + +The bird was finally free! But, the elephant was very tired from holding the branch for so long. His friends saw that he was struggling and came to help him. They all lifted the branch together and carried it away. The elephant felt happy that he could help the bird and grateful for his friends who helped him. +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 mommy told her that they were going to visit her daddy at the university where he worked. + +When they got there, they saw a big building with lots of people walking around. Lily was so excited to explore! But her mommy told her to behave and stay close to her. Lily nodded her head and promised to be good. + +As they walked around, they saw some students studying and others talking with their friends. Suddenly, they heard a loud roar! Lily turned around and saw a fierce lion statue. She giggled and said, "That lion looks silly, Mommy!" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, it does. But remember, we still need to behave and be respectful of the university." Lily nodded her head again and said, "Okay, Mommy. I will be good." And they continued their adventure at the university. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who lived in a big house. He had a dog named Max who slept with him every night. One day, the old man woke up feeling anxious because he couldn't find Max. He looked everywhere but he couldn't find him. + +He searched the whole house and even went outside to look for him. Suddenly, he heard a loud bark coming from the neighbor's yard. He ran over and saw Max playing with the neighbor's dog. + +The old man was happy to see Max, but he was also angry because he had been worried. He scolded Max and took him back home. From that day on, the old man made sure to keep a closer eye on Max so he wouldn't wander off again. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. She was very large and loved to walk around the jungle. One day, Ellie decided to go on an adventure and left her home. She walked and walked until she stumbled on a rock. + +As she continued her journey, she saw a lot of traffic on the road. Cars and trucks were honking their horns and it was very noisy. Ellie was scared and didn't know what to do. But then she remembered her mother's advice to always be brave and keep going. + +Finally, Ellie reached a beautiful river. She was very happy and decided to take a bath. The water was cool and refreshing. As she was splashing around, she saw a family of ducks swimming by. They were very cute and Ellie felt very lucky to have stumbled upon such a wonderful place. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy's mommy asked him to go to the grocery store to buy some milk. Timmy was happy to help his mommy, so he went to the store. + +When Timmy got to the store, he saw a big, scary dog outside. The dog barked loudly and Timmy got scared. He didn't want to go inside the store anymore. But then he remembered that his mommy needed the milk, so he took a deep breath and went inside. + +Inside the store, Timmy saw lots of different foods. He saw some hot peppers that looked really spicy. He didn't like spicy food, so he didn't buy them. He found the milk and brought it to the cashier. The cashier smiled at him and gave him a sticker. Timmy was happy that he could help his mommy and he wasn't scared anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety lived in a tree in a valley. The valley was big and green and had lots of trees and flowers. Tweety loved living in the valley because it was easy to find food and make a nest. + +One day, Tweety saw a big bird flying high in the sky. The big bird looked so free and happy. Tweety wanted to fly like the big bird, but it was too hard. Tweety tried and tried, but couldn't fly very high or very far. + +Tweety started to sigh and feel sad. But then, Tweety remembered that it's okay to be different and to do things in our own way. Tweety realized that living in the valley was just as special as flying high in the sky. Tweety was happy again and sang a beautiful song for all the other animals in the valley. The moral of the story is that it's important to be happy with who we are and where we are. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to pretend. She would pretend to be a princess, a superhero, or even a unicorn. One day, Lily decided to pretend she was in a band. She grabbed her toy guitar and started to sing. + +Her little brother, Max, came into the room and asked, "What are you doing, Lily?" + +"I'm in a band!" Lily exclaimed with excitement. + +Max looked at her for a moment and said, "Can I be in the band too?" + +"Of course!" Lily replied with a calm smile. + +And so, the two siblings pretended to be in a band together, singing and playing their toy instruments. They had so much fun, they decided to do it again the next day. From that day on, Lily and Max would often pretend to be in a band, making beautiful music together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park, but one day she found something strange. It was a box, and it looked very old. Lily asked her mommy, "What is this box?" + +Her mommy said, "I don't know, it's unknown. Maybe we should open it and see what's inside." + +Lily and her mommy opened the box and found a human skull! Lily got scared and said, "What happened to this human?" + +Her mommy said, "Maybe it was buried a long time ago and it rotted away." + +From that day on, Lily always looked carefully before playing in the park. She didn't want to find any more unknown things that might make her scared. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play dress-up and wear pretty clothes. One day, Lily saw a fashion magazine and wanted to be just like the models in the pictures. She asked her mommy to buy her fancy clothes, but her mommy said no. + +Lily was sad and didn't understand why she couldn't have the clothes she wanted. Her mommy explained that it's normal to want nice things, but it's important to be happy with what you have. Lily thought about it and realized that she didn't need fancy clothes to be happy. + +She decided to wash her favorite dress and wear it every day. She felt happy and proud of herself for being content with what she had. From that day on, Lily knew that true happiness comes from within and not from material things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the forest near her house. One day, she saw a big bear in the forest. Lily was scared and ran to her mom. + +"Mama, mama! I saw a big bear in the forest!" Lily said. + +Her mom smiled and hugged her. "Don't worry, Lily. Bears are nice. They won't hurt you if you don't hurt them." + +Lily felt better and went back to the forest. She saw the bear again and this time, she wasn't scared. The bear was dancing and Lily was excited. She clapped her hands and applauded the bear's dance. The bear smiled and danced even more. From that day on, Lily and the bear became friends and danced together in the forest every day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a lot of hair and it was getting too long. His mom said, "Timmy, we need to go to the barber so you can get a haircut." + +Timmy was scared of the barber because he had never been to one before. His mom said, "Don't be troubled, Timmy. The barber is very nice and will make you look handsome." + +When they got to the barber shop, Timmy saw the barber's chair and it looked like a big chair. The barber said, "Hello, Timmy. You can rest in this chair while I cut your hair." + +Timmy sat in the chair and closed his eyes. The barber cut his hair and when he was done, Timmy looked in the mirror and smiled. He was happy with his new haircut and wasn't scared of the barber anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her parents and her cat, Mittens. One day, Lily and Mittens went for a walk in the park. They saw a big tree with red apples on it. + +Lily said, "I want to pick an apple, but I'm too short." + +Mittens said, "I can help you! I will pull the branch down so you can reach." + +Mittens pulled the branch down, and Lily picked an apple. She took a bite and said, "This apple is modest, but it's still yummy!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to eat oranges. One day, she found a very smelly orange on the ground. + +"Yuck! This orange smells bad," she said to her friend, a little bird. + +The bird replied, "You should not eat that orange, Lily. It might make you sick." + +"But I love oranges. I want to eat it," Lily said. + +The bird said, "You should keep looking for a good orange. It's better to be patient and wait for something good than to eat something bad and get sick." + +Lily listened to the bird's advice and kept looking for a good orange. She found a nice, sweet one and was happy she waited. The moral of the story is to be patient and wait for good things, even if it takes a little longer. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his cushion. One day, he started to jump on it and it was so much fun. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise and his cushion popped! Timmy was sad, but his mom said they could get a new one. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie was very wise and loved to help her friends in the jungle. One day, Ellie's friend Monkey hurt his arm and needed a massage. Ellie knew just what to do and gave Monkey a nice massage to make him feel better. Monkey was very happy and thanked Ellie. + +Later on, Ellie and her friends went for a walk in the jungle. They came across a river that was too wide to cross. Ellie thought for a moment and then had an idea. She told her friends to part the branches of a nearby tree and use them to make a bridge across the river. They all worked together and were able to cross the river safely. + +After their adventure, Ellie and her friends went back to their homes in the jungle. Ellie was tired from all the walking and helping her friends, so she lay down and took a nap. When she woke up, she felt refreshed and ready for another day of fun and helping others. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Binky. Binky loved to jump and play in the grass. One day, Binky found a gear lying on the ground. The gear was shiny and had lots of little teeth. Binky picked it up and looked at it. + +Binky wanted to know what the gear did, so he asked his friend, a wise old owl. The owl told him that gears help things move. Binky was curious, so he tried to put the gear in his mouth, but it wouldn't fit. He decided to try and open it up, but he couldn't do it. + +Binky was sad that he couldn't figure out what the gear did, but he didn't give up. He kept jumping and playing, hoping that one day he would learn more about gears. And who knows, maybe one day he would even find a gear that he could open and explore. +Once upon a time, there was a happy dog named Max. Max loved to play fetch with his owner, Lily. One day, Max and Lily went to the park to play. Max was so excited to run and catch the ball! + +But then, Max saw a big cat with a scary face. Max didn't like cats, and he wanted to bark at it. But Lily said "No, Max! Don't bark. Let's prevent any trouble." So Max listened to Lily and didn't bark at the cat. + +After a while, the cat went away and Max was happy again. He ran and played fetch with Lily, and he felt very excited. Max knew that he was a good dog for listening to his owner and not causing any problems. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to read. She had a cozy bathrobe that she wore while she read her books. One day, Lily's friend Tommy came over to play. Tommy was impatient and wanted to play outside, but Lily wanted to finish her book. + +Tommy said, "Come on, let's go play outside!" + +Lily replied, "I want to finish reading my book first." + +Tommy got upset and said, "You're always reading! You never want to play with me." + +Lily felt sad because she didn't want to lose her friend, but she also loved to read. She thought for a moment and then said, "Tommy, why don't you read with me? We can take turns reading out loud." + +Tommy agreed and they spent the afternoon reading and taking turns wearing Lily's cozy bathrobe. They both learned that it's important to compromise and find a way to make everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his ball. He would kick it all around the park. One day, Timmy's mom asked him if he wanted some cauliflower for dinner. Timmy didn't like cauliflower. He thought it looked empty and didn't taste good. But his mom said he had to eat it because it was healthy. + +After dinner, Timmy went back to playing with his ball. He kicked it so hard that it went flying into a big field. Timmy went to get it, but when he got there, he saw an empty box. He looked inside and saw that it was filled with cauliflower! Timmy couldn't believe it. He thought maybe the cauliflower was trying to play a trick on him. But then he realized that someone had left it there by accident. + +Timmy decided to take the cauliflower home and give it to his mom. She was so happy that he was willing to try it. Timmy took a bite and was surprised that it actually tasted pretty good. From that day on, Timmy started to like cauliflower and would even ask for it for dinner sometimes. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety loved to fly high in the sky and sing songs. One day, Tweety saw some dark clouds in the sky. "Looks like bad weather," Tweety thought. But then, the clouds went away and the sun came out. "Fine weather now!" Tweety sang happily. + +But then, Tweety noticed something strange. A big, scary cat was following her! Tweety tried to fly away, but the cat kept following her. Tweety was very scared. "What should I do?" Tweety thought. Suddenly, Tweety remembered something her mommy had told her. "If you ever need help, just tweet very loudly and someone will hear you." So Tweety tweeted as loudly as she could. + +Just then, a group of friendly birds heard Tweety's tweet and flew over to help her. They chased the cat away and kept Tweety safe. From that day on, Tweety knew that she could always count on her friends to follow her and keep her safe, no matter what the weather was like. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to visit her grandma who was a patient in the hospital. Lily's mommy took her to the hospital to visit her grandma. When they arrived, they had to look for her grandma's room because it was hidden behind a big door. + +Lily's grandma was very happy to see her and gave her a big hug. They talked and laughed together. But after a little while, Lily's grandma started to feel very sick. The doctors and nurses tried to help her, but they couldn't make her feel better. Sadly, Lily's grandma passed away and Lily was very sad. + +Lily's mommy hugged her and told her that her grandma was now in a better place. Lily didn't understand what that meant, but she knew that she would miss her grandma very much. From that day on, whenever Lily visited the hospital, she would remember her grandma and the special times they had together. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim in the big blue sea and play with his fish friends. One day, Nemo met a charming crab named Charlie. Charlie had big claws and a funny walk, but Nemo thought he was very charming. + +Charlie told Nemo that he knew how to write a special message in the sand. Nemo was curious and asked Charlie to show him. Charlie wrote the message in the sand and told Nemo that it would bring him good luck. Nemo was excited and thanked Charlie. + +The next day, Nemo went for a swim and found a shiny pearl. He remembered the message that Charlie had written and knew that it had brought him good luck. Nemo went to find Charlie to thank him, but he was nowhere to be found. Nemo realized that Charlie must have been a magical crab who came to help him. From that day on, Nemo always remembered the charming crab who taught him about writing and brought him good luck. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big nose and loved to smell flowers. One day, Lily's mom got sick and couldn't get out of bed. Lily felt helpless and didn't know what to do. + +But then, Lily had an idea! She decided to make her mom a special card to celebrate when she felt better. Lily drew lots of flowers on the card and wrote "Get well soon, Mom!" + +When Lily's mom saw the card, she smiled and felt much better. Lily was so happy that she could help her mom feel better. They celebrated with a big hug and some cookies. From that day on, Lily knew that even when she felt helpless, she could still do something to make someone else feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books and learn new words. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. + +Lily saw a boy who was crying. She asked him what was wrong. The boy said that he was sad because he couldn't read. Lily said, "Don't be ignorant, reading is easy! Let me teach you." + +Lily taught the boy how to read and his love for books increased. They became good friends and read many books together. But one day, Lily's friends started to make fun of the boy for not knowing how to read before. Lily stood up for him and said, "Words are meant to be shared and learned, not used to hurt others." + +The conflict was resolved and Lily's friends learned to be kind and accepting of others. The boy continued to read and his vocabulary increased. From that day on, Lily and the boy were known as the best reading buddies in the park. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who lived in a big house. He loved to read books and write stories. One day, a big storm came and destroyed his house. He was very sad because all his books and stories were gone. + +A little boy saw the old man crying and asked him what was wrong. The old man said, "My house is destroyed and all my words are gone." The little boy said, "Don't worry, I will help you." + +The little boy and the old man went to the library and found some new books to read. The little boy also helped the old man write new stories. The old man was very happy and grateful for the little boy's help. They became good friends and continued to read and write stories together. +Once upon a time, there were two twins. They were always together and loved to play. One day, they went outside to play and it was very cold. They shivered and hugged each other to keep warm. + +Suddenly, they saw a big box. They were curious and opened it. Inside, they found a surprise. "Look!" one twin said. "What is it?" the other twin asked. "It's a toy car!" the first twin exclaimed. + +They played with the toy car for a while, but then the second twin saw something else in the box. "What's that?" the first twin asked. "Let me reveal it," the second twin said. They both looked inside and saw a big blanket. They wrapped themselves in it and felt warm again. They smiled and continued to play together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and paint. One day, she drew a picture of her family and put it in a frame. She was so happy to show it to her mom and dad. + +But when she showed it to them, they didn't like it. They said it wasn't good enough. Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. She wanted to throw the picture away, but her mom told her to remain patient. + +Lily listened to her mom and kept practicing. She drew and painted every day. Finally, she made a new picture and showed it to her parents. This time, they loved it! Lily learned that if she remained patient and kept trying, she could do anything she wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a big parade in the town. All the people were happy and excited. A little boy named Timmy was watching the parade with his mom. He saw a clown who was juggling balls and doing tricks. Timmy was amazed and he said, "Mom, I want to be a clown when I grow up!" + +His mom smiled and said, "That's a great idea, Timmy. But remember, to be a clown, you have to be compassionate and make people happy." + +Timmy didn't know what the word "compassionate" meant, but he nodded his head anyway. He wanted to make people happy just like the clown. + +As the parade continued, Timmy saw a lost puppy wandering around. He felt sad for the puppy and wanted to help. He told his mom, "Mom, can we stay here and find the puppy's owner?" + +His mom agreed and they stayed until they found the puppy's owner. Timmy felt happy that he could help the puppy and make someone else happy. He realized that being compassionate was important not just for clowns, but for everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat who liked to sleep all day. One day, the cat's owner let him outside to play in the garden. The cat saw a big, red tomato and decided to take a nap next to it. While the cat was sleeping, a mischievous bird swooped down and pecked at the tomato. When the cat woke up, he saw that the tomato had been ruined and felt very sad. From that day on, the lazy cat learned to stay awake and protect his favorite things. +Once upon a time, there was a kind lady. She saw a worm on the ground and she gently touched it with her finger. The worm was happy and wiggled its tail. The lady was very generous and she decided to give the worm some food. She went to her garden and picked a juicy apple. She cut a small piece of the apple and placed it next to the worm. The worm ate the apple and felt very happy. From that day on, the lady visited the worm every day and gave it some food. The worm was very grateful and wiggled its tail every time the lady came to visit. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and mark on everything she could find. One day, she went to the park with her mom and brought her favorite spicy chips. + +As she was eating her chips, she accidentally dropped the bag and all the chips scattered on the ground. "Oh no!" Lily exclaimed. + +Her mom saw what happened and said, "Don't worry, we can clean it up together." So, they picked up all the chips and threw them away in the trash. + +Afterwards, Lily found a stick and began to mark on the dirt. Her mom asked, "What are you drawing, Lily?" Lily replied, "I'm drawing a flower!" Her mom smiled and said, "It's beautiful." + +Lily was happy that she could still draw and mark, even though her chips were gone. She hugged her mom and said, "I love you." Her mom hugged her back and said, "I love you too." And they continued to enjoy their day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and watch the flowers grow. One day, she fell down and hurt her knee. It hurt a lot and she cried. + +Lily's mom took her to the doctor. The doctor was very nice and gave her a band-aid. He told her that her knee would grow back stronger and she would be able to play again soon. + +Lily went home and rested. She was sad that she couldn't play outside for a while, but she remembered what the doctor said. She waited patiently and soon her knee grew back stronger, just like the doctor said. She was so happy and ran outside to watch the flowers grow again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a rough day at school. He fell down and scraped his knee on the playground. When he got home, he was feeling sad. + +Timmy's mom asked him what was wrong. Timmy told his mom that he had a nightmare last night. He was scared to go to bed tonight. His mom hugged him and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. We can study ways to make your nightmares go away." + +Together, they read a story about a brave knight who defeated a scary dragon. Timmy felt better and went to bed with a smile on his face. From that night on, Timmy knew that he could always talk to his mom about his problems and they could study ways to make things better. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was always restless and loved to run around. One day, he went to the park to play. He saw a little bird and wanted to bring it home as a pet. + +Timmy asked the bird, "Will you come home with me?" The bird said, "No, I will bring you trouble." But Timmy didn't listen and brought the bird home anyway. + +At home, the bird flew around and made a mess. Timmy's mom was angry and told him to bring the bird back to the park. But when Timmy went to get the bird, he couldn't find it. He looked and looked but the bird was gone. + +Timmy was sad and cried. He realized that he shouldn't have brought the bird home. From that day on, he learned to listen to others and not bring trouble home. +Once upon a time, there was a player named Jack. Jack loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Jack's friend Tom came to play with him. Jack was happy to see Tom and invited him to play with his toys. But Tom refused to play with Jack's toys and said that he wanted to play with his own toys. Jack felt sad and didn't understand why Tom refused to play with him. + +Tom took out his own toys and started to play with them. Jack watched Tom play with his toys and felt even sadder. Jack's face became pale and he didn't know what to do. But then, Jack had an idea. He asked Tom if he could play with one of his toys. Tom agreed and Jack was happy again. They played together with Tom's toys and had lots of fun. From that day on, Jack learned that it's okay if someone refuses to play with his toys, and that he can always find a way to have fun with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a shiny diamond necklace, but one day she accidentally dropped it and it broke into many pieces. Lily was very sad because she loved her necklace so much. + +Her friend, Max, came over and saw how sad Lily was. Max wanted to make her feel better, so he decided to share his favorite toy with her. Lily was so happy that Max shared his toy with her. + +Then, Max saw the broken diamond necklace and had an idea. He took the broken pieces and made a beautiful new necklace for Lily. Lily was so happy and grateful that Max shared his toy and helped her fix her necklace. From that day on, Lily and Max shared everything and were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Blue. Blue loved to fly high in the sky and feel the wind in his feathers. One day, Blue saw a big building called a theater. He decided to fly in and see what was inside. + +Inside the theater, Blue saw many people sitting in chairs and watching a movie. Blue was so curious that he flew up to the screen to get a closer look. But the people got upset and shooed him away. + +Blue felt sad that he upset the people in the theater. He flew back outside and perched on a nearby tree. From there, he could still see the theater, but he decided to stay away and not cause any more trouble. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to talk to her dolls and her cat. One day, she went for a walk with her mommy and daddy. They saw a big tree and Lily pointed at it. She said, "Look, mommy and daddy, the tree is very tall!" Suddenly, they saw a dead bird on the ground. Lily asked, "What happened to the bird?" Her mommy explained that the bird had died and could no longer fly. Lily felt sad but knew that the bird was in a better place now. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and throw his ball. One day, he was playing with his ball when he saw a big, scary dog. The dog had a big spike collar and Timmy was scared. + +"Mommy, mommy!" Timmy yelled. "There's a scary dog outside!" + +"It's okay, Timmy," said his mommy. "You're a brave boy. Just throw your ball and the dog will go away." + +Timmy took a deep breath and threw his ball. The dog chased after it and Timmy was safe. From that day on, Timmy felt brave whenever he played outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she saw her mom putting something in the cupboard. She asked, "Mommy, what's in the cupboard?" Her mom replied, "It's a surprise, Lily. You'll find out later." + +Lily was nervous because she really wanted to know what was in the cupboard. She waited and waited, but her mom didn't say anything. Finally, Lily couldn't wait any longer and asked her mom again, "Mommy, can I please see what's in the cupboard now?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Okay, Lily. You can look now." Lily opened the cupboard and saw a big, beautiful cake inside. She was so happy and excited. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you, mommy! Can we eat it now?" Her mom laughed and said, "Of course, Lily. Let's have some cake!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to explore and find new things. One day, Timmy went to the park with his mom. While playing, he discovered a shiny rock on the ground. He was so happy to find it! + +As they were leaving the park, Timmy's shoelaces came untied. His mom showed him how to tie them and he felt proud that he could do it himself. He tied his shoes all by himself and felt very happy. + +On the way home, Timmy saw a big dog with a wagging tail. The dog looked happy too. Timmy wanted to pet the dog, but his mom said they didn't know the dog and it might not be safe. Timmy understood and they continued on their way home. + +When they got home, Timmy showed his shiny rock to his dad and told him all about how he discovered it at the park. His dad was happy for him and they both smiled. It had been a happy day for Timmy. +Once upon a time, there were two babies. They looked exactly the same, like two peas in a pod. They were called twins. One day, it was very hot outside and the twins were sweating. They wondered if they could go for a swim in the pool. So, they asked their mommy if they could go swimming. She said yes and they were very happy. They splashed around in the cool water and had lots of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a group of animals who lived in a big forest. One day, they decided to go on a picnic. They packed some yummy food and drinks in a basket and went to a beautiful meadow. They ate and played happily. + +Suddenly, a little bird saw a broken nest on a nearby tree. The bird was very sad and said, "Oh no! My nest is broken. I can't live there anymore." The animals felt sad for the bird and decided to help. They went back to the forest and found some sticks and leaves. They made a new nest for the bird. + +The bird was so happy and said, "Thank you so much! You are my best friends. I will always remember your kindness." The animals smiled and said, "You are welcome. We are happy to help. Now, let's return to the meadow and play some more." They all went back to the meadow and had a great time together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant. The elephant was very friendly and loved to play with the children. One day, a bad man came to the village and wanted to catch the elephant. The man said, "I will take the elephant away and sell it for money." + +The children heard the man and said, "No, you can't take our elephant! It's our friend!" The man didn't listen and took the elephant away. The sun was very hot that day and the elephant started to melt in the heat. The man didn't know what to do and left the elephant to melt. + +The children were very sad when they saw their friend had melted away. They learned that it's dangerous to let bad people take away the things you love. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy went on a walk in the desert with his mom and dad. They saw a cactus with prickly spikes. Timmy's mom said, "Don't touch the cactus, it's rough and can hurt you." + +As they walked, Timmy started to get tired. His dad said, "Let's settle down and take a break." They sat on a big rock and drank water. Timmy felt better and they continued their walk. + +After a while, they saw a beautiful sunset. The sky turned orange and pink. Timmy said, "I'm glad we settled down and rested. Now we can see the pretty sky." His mom and dad smiled and they all enjoyed the sunset together. +Once upon a time, there was a little prince. He was very heavy and loved to eat lots of cake. One day, he went to sit on his favorite seat, but it broke! The prince was very sad because he loved his seat very much. + +He decided to go to the forest to find a new seat. As he walked, he saw a big bear. The bear wanted to eat the prince, but the prince was too heavy for the bear to carry. The prince told the bear that he was looking for a new seat and asked if the bear knew where he could find one. + +The bear knew of a magical tree that had the perfect seat for the prince. The prince climbed up the tree and found the seat. It was very comfortable and just the right size for him. The prince was happy again and thanked the bear for his help. From that day on, the prince was careful not to eat too much cake and his new seat never broke again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around. But one day, she ate too many sweets and her waist started to hurt. Her mom told her to be careful and not eat too much candy. + +Lily didn't listen and kept eating. One night, she had a bad dream that her waist was as hard as a rock. She woke up scared and promised to listen to her mom. + +The next day, Lily went to dance class and her teacher asked her to do a trust exercise with her friend. Lily was scared, but she trusted her friend and they did the exercise together. Lily felt proud of herself and her waist didn't hurt anymore. From that day on, she knew that she could trust her body and her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and dolls, but sometimes she felt sad. When she was sad, her mommy would hug her and say kind words to comfort her. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy. She met a little boy who was crying because he lost his toy. Lily's mommy told her to be polite and ask the boy what was wrong. The boy told them about his lost toy and Lily's mommy helped him find it. The boy was happy again and thanked them politely. + +Lily felt happy too because she helped someone and her mommy showed her love by teaching her to be kind and polite. From that day on, Lily always tried to help others and show love by being polite and kind. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who loved to bake. She made yummy cookies and cakes. Her little girl loved to help her mix and stir. They were always busy in the kitchen. + +One day, the mommy had to go to the mail. She told her little girl to be careful and not touch the oven. The little girl promised to be a good helper. She watched her mommy leave and then went back to baking. + +But the little girl got too busy and forgot about the cookies in the oven. When her mommy came back from the mail, the cookies were burnt! The little girl felt sad, but her mommy hugged her and said it was okay. They cleaned up the kitchen and decided to try again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. She had a pretty flower garden that her mommy helped her plant. One day, Lily saw a beautiful flower that was about to bloom. She was so excited to see it. + +Lily decided to wear her helmet and ride her bike to the flower garden. She wanted to see the flower up close. When she got there, she saw that the flower was very smooth and pretty. She was so happy. + +But then, Lily accidentally stepped on the flower and it broke. She felt very sad and cried a lot. She realized that she should have been more careful. She learned that it's important to be gentle and take care of the things we love. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big city with her family. One day, Lily and her mom went for a walk in the park. They observed the birds flying and the flowers growing. + +Suddenly, Lily smelled something smelly. It was coming from a trash can. Her mom told her not to touch it, but Lily didn't listen. She opened the trash can and found a cute little kitten. + +Lily was so happy to have found the kitten. She took it home and played with it all day. But the kitten was sick and Lily didn't know. The next day, the kitten died and Lily was very sad. She learned that sometimes things that seem good can end up being bad. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Tommy. They both loved playing with their toys together. One day, Timmy found a gold toy car and he was so happy. He showed it to Tommy and said, "Look at my nice gold car!" + +Tommy looked at the car and said, "I disagree, it's not nice. It's too small and doesn't have any wheels." Timmy got upset and said, "But I like it!" + +The two friends argued for a while and then Timmy said, "You know what? It's okay if we don't agree on everything. We can still be friends and play together." Tommy realized that Timmy was right and they both continued playing with their toys happily. + +The moral of the story is that it's okay to disagree with your friends sometimes, but it's important to still be nice and kind to each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was playing with her toys when her mom called her for lunch. Lily went to the kitchen and saw her mom cooking. She asked, "What are you making, Mommy?" Her mom replied, "I'm making sandwiches for us." + +Lily sat on a chair and ate her sandwich. She said, "Mommy, this chair is not comfortable." Her mom replied, "Oh, I'm sorry, let me get you a cushion." Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Mommy." + +After lunch, Lily helped her mom wash the dishes. She stood on a stool and washed the plates. Her mom said, "Good job, Lily! Let's clap for you." Lily clapped her hands and said, "Yay! I'm happy." Her mom smiled and said, "I'm happy too." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside in the sun. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her water the plants. Timmy saw that the ground was very dry. He poured water on the ground and the plants started to grow. + +Later that day, Timmy's dad came home with a big bell. Timmy was excited to ring the bell. He rang it so loud that his mom asked him to stop. Timmy's dad then took out his phone and said, "Let's record Timmy ringing the bell." Timmy was happy to hear that and rang the bell again. Now, Timmy can watch the video of himself ringing the bell whenever he wants. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys every day. One day, he found a magic potion that made him shrink into a tiny size. He was so small that he could fit inside his toy house. + +Timmy had so much fun exploring his toy house, but he soon realized that he was too small to reach the door. He was stuck inside! Timmy called out for his mom, but she couldn't hear him because she was deaf. Timmy was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Luckily, Timmy's cat saw him and meowed for his mom. Timmy's mom finally found him and rescued him from the toy house. Timmy was so happy to be back to his normal size and hugged his cat tightly. From that day on, Timmy never played with magic potions again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside, but one day he hurt his toe. It turned pale and hurt a lot. His mom said he needed to go to the doctor, but Timmy refused. He didn't want to leave his toys behind. + +"Timmy, you need to go to the doctor. Your toe is not feeling well," said his mom. + +"No, I don't want to go. It hurts too much," replied Timmy. + +His mom understood how much he loved his toys, so she decided to bring them with them to the doctor's office. Timmy was happy to have his toys with him and finally agreed to go to the doctor. The doctor helped Timmy's toe and soon it was feeling much better. Timmy was glad he went to the doctor and promised to be more careful when he played outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play with his toy cars. One day, he was racing his red car against his blue car when suddenly the red car crashed into a wall. Timmy tried to fix it, but it was too hard for him. + +Timmy's friend, Lily, came over and saw the broken car. "What happened?" she asked. "My red car crashed and now it's broken," Timmy replied. "Don't worry, let's try to fix it together," Lily said. They worked hard to fix the car, but it still wouldn't work. + +Timmy was sad because he couldn't win the race anymore. "I wish we could reverse time and make the car work again," he said. "Maybe we can try again tomorrow," Lily suggested. Timmy smiled and said, "Okay, let's not give up. We can do it." + +The next day, they tried again and finally fixed the car. Timmy was so happy that he won the race against his blue car. "We did it!" he exclaimed. "Yes, we did," Lily replied. Timmy learned that even when things are hard, he shouldn't give up and with a little help from his friend, he can win the race. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to use his drum to make music. He played his drum every day, at regular times. + +One day, Timmy's little sister, Lily, wanted to play with his drum. Timmy said no because he was worried she might break it. Lily got upset and started to cry. + +Timmy's mom heard the crying and came to see what was wrong. Lily told her that Timmy wouldn't let her use his drum. Timmy explained that he was worried she might break it because she was too little. + +Mom suggested that they take turns using the drum. Timmy could play it at regular times, and Lily could play it when Timmy wasn't using it. They both agreed and were happy to share the drum. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to parades with her family. One day, they went to a big parade with lots of people, music and colorful balloons. Lily saw a clown in the parade and recognized him from a party she went to before. + +Suddenly, Lily accidentally bumped into a lady and spilled her ice cream on the lady's dress. Lily felt very sorry and didn't know what to do. The lady smiled and said it was okay, accidents happen. Lily's family helped clean up the ice cream and they all continued to enjoy the parade together. + +After the parade, Lily's family went to a park and played on the swings. Lily was happy that she recognized the clown and that the lady wasn't mad at her for the accident. She learned that it's important to say sorry when you make a mistake and that kindness is always appreciated. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his ball. He would throw it up in the air and catch it with his hands. One day, Timmy threw the ball too high and it landed on the roof of his house. He tried to climb up to get it, but he was too small. + +Timmy's mother told him to wait for his father to come home from work. When his father arrived, he climbed up on the roof and got the ball. Timmy was so happy that he hugged his father tightly. Suddenly, Timmy felt very dizzy and fell down. His father caught him and held him tightly. They sat in silence for a few minutes until Timmy felt better. From that day on, Timmy was more careful when he threw his ball. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who lived in a cozy nest on top of a chimney. The bird loved to sing and play all day long, but never left the safety of the chimney. + +One day, a handsome bird flew by and asked the little bird to marry him. The little bird was very excited and said yes, but the handsome bird warned her that he was from an unknown place and she didn't know anything about him. + +The little bird didn't listen and married the handsome bird anyway. But soon after, the handsome bird revealed his true colors and was mean to the little bird. She wished she had listened to his warning and not rushed into marriage with an unknown bird. + +The moral of the story is to always be careful and know what you're getting into before making big decisions. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her room all day long. One day, her mom came in and said, "Lily, let's clean up your room. It's very dusty in here." + +Lily said, "Okay, Mommy. I decide to help you clean up." + +They started to clean the room together. Lily was amazed at how much dust there was. She said, "Wow, Mommy! This is amazing! Look how much dust we found!" + +Her mom laughed and said, "Yes, it is amazing. Let's keep cleaning." + +After they were done, Lily looked around her room and said, "Thank you, Mommy. My room looks amazing now!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. It's always good to clean up and make things look nice." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cookies with her grandma. One day, Lily's grandma asked her, "Can you provide me with the sugar, please?" Lily ran to the cupboard and brought the sugar to her grandma. + +As they were mixing the cookie dough, Lily's grandma said, "These cookies are going to be so rich and yummy!" Lily was excited to taste them. + +After they finished baking the cookies, Lily's mom came into the kitchen and asked, "What are you guys making?" Lily proudly replied, "We made cookies! They have sugar in them and they are very rich." Her mom smiled and said, "I can't wait to try one!" And they all enjoyed the delicious cookies together. +Once upon a time, there was a happy dog named Max. Max had a best friend named Sam who was a cat. Max and Sam loved to play together every day. One day, Max promised Sam that he would bring him a bone to eat. Sam was very happy and licked Max's face to show his thanks. + +Max went to the store to buy a bone for Sam. But when he got there, he saw his other friend, a squirrel, who was very sad. The squirrel told Max that he was hungry and had no food to eat. Max felt bad for his friend and decided to give the bone to the squirrel instead. + +When Max came back to Sam without the bone, Sam was very sad. Max explained what happened and Sam forgave him because he knew Max was loyal and always tried to help his friends. Sam and Max played together as usual, and Max promised to bring Sam a new toy to play with. Max learned that sometimes it's hard to keep a promise, but being loyal to your friends is always the right thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear. He loved to stand up tall and look around. One day, as he was standing, he found a note on the ground. The note said, "Come to the party!" The bear was so happy! He loved parties. So he followed the note to a big tree where all his friends were waiting. They had balloons and cake and they sang and danced. The bear had so much fun and was so glad he found the note. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch the birds fly in circles in the sky. One day, she saw a shiny, expensive necklace on the ground. + +"Look, Mommy! I found something pretty!" said Lily, holding up the necklace. + +"Oh no, Lily. That necklace belongs to someone else. We need to try and find the owner," replied her mommy. + +But Lily didn't listen. She kept the necklace for herself and wore it every day. One day, a woman came up to Lily and asked, "Excuse me, have you seen my necklace? It's very expensive and means a lot to me." + +Lily felt guilty and knew she had done something wrong. She gave the necklace back to the woman, but the woman was still upset. Lily learned that it's important to do the right thing, even if it's hard. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her doll, but one day her doll's dress got a big hole in it. Lily's mom said she would fix it with some thread, but Lily didn't want to wait. + +So, she took the dress and spread it out on the floor. She tried to sew it herself, but it ended up looking like a big mess. + +Lily was sad because she wanted her doll to look pretty again. Then, her mom came back and saw what happened. She hugged Lily and said, "It's okay, my kind girl. Let's fix it together." + +Lily and her mom worked together to sew the dress with the thread. It took a little while, but in the end, the dress looked good as new. Lily was happy and thanked her mom for being so kind. From then on, she knew to ask for help when she needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went outside to play with her toys. Suddenly, she saw a big storm in the sky. The sky turned dark and the wind blew very hard. The rain started falling and it was very bitter cold outside. + +Lily was scared and ran inside her house to tell her mommy about the storm. Her mommy hugged her and said, "Don't worry, the storm will pass soon." After a while, the storm disappeared and the sun appeared in the sky again. + +Lily was happy to see the sun and she went back outside to play with her toys. She was glad that the bitter storm had gone away and she could enjoy the warm sunshine again. From that day on, Lily knew that sometimes storms appear, but they always go away eventually. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom asked her to turn on the stove so they could make dinner. Lily was so happy to help! + +As they cooked, Lily's mom showed her a piece of meat that was very rare. Lily didn't understand what that meant, so her mom explained that it meant the meat was still pink inside and not fully cooked. Her mom told her that it's important to always make sure our food is cooked all the way so we don't get sick. + +Lily learned an important lesson that day. She realized that helping in the kitchen was not just fun, but also important for keeping her family healthy. From then on, she always made sure to turn on the stove and cook the food all the way through. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat cat named Whiskers. Whiskers loved to spend his days sleeping in the sun. One day, Whiskers woke up from his nap and saw a little mouse running by. Whiskers chased the mouse for a minute, but then got tired and went back to sleep. The next day, Whiskers woke up again and decided to spend his day exploring the garden. He found lots of interesting things to look at and sniff, but he still liked sleeping in the sun the best. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play in the park with her friends. One day, they saw a big tree with lots of leaves. They wanted to climb it, but they were frightened because it was very tall. + +Lily's friend said, "I have an idea! Let's ask the grown-ups to help us!" So they went to find their parents. When they got back to the tree, the grown-ups saw how frightened the children were. They said, "Don't worry, we'll help you climb the tree safely." + +Lily felt much better when she heard that. With the grown-ups' help, they all climbed the tree and saw the beautiful view from the top. They were so happy they didn't feel frightened anymore. From that day on, they loved to climb trees whenever they went to the park. +Once upon a time, there was a king who had a crown. He loved his crown very much and wore it every day. One day, he went for a walk in the forest and lost his crown. He looked everywhere but couldn't find it. + +A little girl found the crown and showed it to her mother. Her mother told her that it belonged to the king and they should return it. The little girl was sorry for the king and wanted to help him. + +So, she went to the king's castle and showed him the crown. The king was very happy to see his crown again and thanked the little girl. He even gave her a reward for being so kind and helpful. From that day on, the little girl became the king's friend and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside on his porch. One day, Timmy's mom told him it was time to bathe. Timmy didn't want to stop playing, but he knew he had to listen to his mom. + +After his bath, Timmy's mom told him how proud she was that he listened to her. Timmy felt happy because he made his mom proud. + +Later that day, Timmy went back outside to play. He saw his friend Billy playing with a toy truck. Timmy wanted to play with the truck too, but Billy said no. Timmy felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +Then, Timmy remembered what his mom said about listening. He went back inside and asked his mom if he could borrow one of his own toys to share with Billy. His mom said yes, and Timmy felt happy again. + +The moral of the story is that listening to your parents and sharing with your friends can make everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she saw a spider crawling on the ground. It was a big spider with eight legs. + +Lily knew that spiders can be dangerous, so she warned her mommy. Her mommy came outside and saw the spider too. She told Lily that the spider was not dangerous, but it was still important to be careful around spiders. + +A few days later, Lily was watching a movie with her mommy. It was a movie about a famous princess who lived in a castle. Lily loved the princess's beautiful dress and her shiny crown. She wished she could be a famous princess too. But for now, she was happy just being a little girl who liked to play outside and watch movies with her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a kind elephant named Ellie. Ellie was very generous and loved to share her food with all her friends in the jungle. One day, Ellie's friend Monkey came to her and said, "Ellie, I want to win the banana eating contest, but I'm not sure if I can eat them all." Ellie warned Monkey, "Be careful Monkey, too many bananas can make you sick." + +Monkey listened to Ellie's warning and decided to eat only a few bananas. The day of the contest came and Monkey ate his bananas slowly. He didn't win the contest, but he felt good knowing he didn't get sick. After the contest, Ellie came up to Monkey and said, "You may not have won the contest, but you are still a winner in my eyes because you listened to my warning." Monkey smiled and thanked Ellie for her help. From that day on, Ellie and Monkey continued to be the best of friends in the jungle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved taking showers because it made her feel clean and fresh. One day, Lily's mom told her that they were out of shampoo and soap. Lily was sad because she didn't want to take a shower without them. + +Lily asked her mom, "What can we do? I need shampoo and soap for my shower." Her mom replied, "Don't worry, we can go to the store and buy more. They supply everything we need." + +So they went to the store and found the shampoo and soap aisle. But when they got there, they saw an ugly monster blocking the way. The monster said, "You can't come through here. This is my aisle!" + +Lily's mom said, "We need to get some shampoo and soap for Lily's shower. Can we please pass?" The monster thought about it and finally said, "Okay, but only if you promise to share some with me." + +Lily and her mom bought the shampoo and soap and shared some with the monster. They all became friends and went home happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play in the meadow and hop around. One day, Benny saw a shiny iron on the ground. He was confused because he didn't know what it was. + +Suddenly, Benny heard a loud noise and saw a bird spring out of the bush. The bird flew over Benny's head and landed on a tree. Benny was amazed to see how high the bird could spring up. + +Benny wanted to try it too, so he hopped and hopped as high as he could. He felt happy and excited because he could spring like the bird. Then, Benny remembered the iron and hopped over to it. He picked it up and brought it to his mom. She told him it was an iron for smoothing clothes. Benny was no longer confused and felt proud that he learned something new. +Once upon a time, there was a happy bunny named Floppy. Floppy loved to jump and play in the sun. One day, the sun was shining so bright that Floppy got very hot and grumpy. + +He decided to take a break and rest under a tree. While he was resting, he saw a butterfly jumping from flower to flower. Floppy got excited and decided to jump with the butterfly. + +They played together for a while, jumping and having fun. Floppy forgot all about being grumpy and felt happy again. From that day on, whenever the sun made him grumpy, he would look for his butterfly friend and they would jump together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, but he always wore his favorite pants. They were blue and had a picture of a dog on them. + +One day, Timmy went outside to play and saw a big dog. The dog looked troubled and Timmy could tell he needed help. Timmy went to pet the dog, but the dog growled and showed his teeth. Timmy was scared and ran away. + +Later that day, Timmy saw the dog again. This time, he brought a treat with him. He slowly approached the dog and held out the treat. The dog sniffed it and then nodded his head. Timmy fed the dog the treat and they became friends. From that day on, Timmy and the dog played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a big, hairy bear who loved to nap all day. He would sleep under the trees and snore very loudly. One day, the bear woke up from his nap and realized that he had lost his favorite sweater. He looked everywhere for it, but he couldn't find it. + +Feeling sad and cold without his sweater, the bear asked his animal friends if they had seen it. They all said no, but one little rabbit said that he had seen a naughty squirrel take it. The bear was very angry and wanted to punish the squirrel, but the rabbit told him that it was better to forgive and forget. + +The bear thought about it and realized that the rabbit was right. He decided to forgive the squirrel and let go of his anger. The next day, the squirrel came to the bear and apologized for taking the sweater. The bear forgave him and they became friends. From that day on, the bear learned that forgiveness is always better than holding a grudge. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat ice cream. One day, Timmy got a big ice cream cone from the ice cream man. Timmy was so happy! He ate the ice cream quickly before it could melt. + +After Timmy finished his ice cream, he went to the subway with his mom. The subway was very big and had many people inside. Timmy held his mom's hand tightly because he was scared of getting lost. + +As they rode the subway, Timmy started to feel weak. He had eaten too much ice cream and was starting to feel sick. His mom gave him some water and Timmy felt better. When they got off the subway, Timmy was happy to be outside in the fresh air. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man who worked in a lab. He loved his job very much, but he was always alone because he didn't have any friends. One day, he saw a little bird outside his window. The bird was hurt and couldn't fly. The bald man felt sad for the little bird, so he took it inside the lab and took care of it. + +Every day, the bald man would feed the bird and help it get better. The bird started to feel better and got stronger. One day, the bird was able to fly again. The bald man was so happy to see the bird fly away. He felt proud of himself for helping the little bird. + +The moral of the story is that even if you are alone, you can still do good things and help others. You should always hope for the best and never give up on helping others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the mall with her mommy. One day, they went to the mall to buy a new dress for Lily's birthday party. While they were walking around, Lily saw a big bow in a store window. She wanted it so badly, but it was too expensive. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a voice behind her. "Do you like the bow?" It was a friendly old lady. "Yes, I do," Lily replied. "It's so pretty." The old lady smiled and said, "I have a surprise for you. There is a hidden bow in this bag. It's yours!" Lily was so happy and thanked the old lady. + +Lily wore the hidden bow to her birthday party and everyone loved it. She told her friends the story of how she got the bow at the mall. From then on, Lily always remembered the kind old lady who gave her the hidden bow. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy's teacher gave him an invitation to a party. Timmy was so happy and ran home to tell his mom. + +His mom said, "Timmy, we need to be quiet because your baby sister is sleeping." Timmy nodded his head and whispered, "Okay, Mom." + +His mom taught him how to make a special card for his teacher to say thank you for the invitation. Timmy drew a picture of his teacher and wrote "Thank you for the invitation" on the card. + +The day of the party, Timmy was so excited. He wore his best clothes and brought his card to give to his teacher. At the party, Timmy learned how to play a new game with his friends. They had so much fun! Timmy was happy he went to the party and grateful for the invitation. +Once upon a time, there was a painter. He loved to paint pictures and make them pretty. One day, he was very hungry and he wanted to eat his lunch. But he had to delay his lunch because he wanted to finish his painting first. + +The painter worked and worked on his painting until he was finally done. He was very happy with it! But then he remembered that he was still very hungry. So he put down his paintbrush and went to eat his lunch. + +After he finished eating, he went back to his painting and hung it up on the wall. He was very proud of his work and he knew that everyone would love it. From that day on, the painter made sure to never delay his lunch again! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they were playing on one side of the playground when a new girl came over to play. Her name was Emma. Emma looked very serious and didn't smile much. Lily wanted to be her friend, so she went over to say hello. + +Emma was surprised that Lily came over to her, but she was happy. She wanted to play with them too. Lily's friends were not sure if they wanted to play with Emma because she looked so serious. But Lily said, "Let's accept her and play together!" So they all played together and had lots of fun. + +After playing for a while, Emma started to smile and laugh. She wasn't so serious anymore. Lily was happy that she made a new friend and that her friends accepted Emma too. From that day on, they all played together on both sides of the playground. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty pink room with a big window and a green curtain. One day, Lily's mom wanted to change the curtain to a blue one. + +Lily said, "No, my green curtain belongs in my room." + +Mommy said, "But a blue curtain will make your room look nicer." + +Lily thought about it and said, "But my green curtain makes me happy. It's my favorite." + +Mommy smiled and said, "You are wise, Lily. Your green curtain can stay." + +Lily was happy that her green curtain could stay in her room. She hugged it and said, "I love you, curtain. You belong with me." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved animals. One day, she saw a goose in the park and ran towards it. The goose was big and had a long neck, but Lily was not afraid. She said, "Hello, Mr. Goose. Can you teach me how to fly like you?" + +The goose laughed and said, "I'm sorry, little girl. I can't teach you how to fly. It's not something you can learn." Lily was disappointed but she still liked the goose. She sat next to him and they talked about many things. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom called her and said it was time to go home. Lily said goodbye to the goose and promised to come back the next day. But the next day, when she came back to the park, the goose was gone. She looked for him everywhere but he was nowhere to be found. Lily was very sad and started to cry. She thought it was disgusting that the goose had left her without saying goodbye. + +From that day on, Lily never went back to the park again. She missed the goose and wished she could have learned how to fly from him. But she knew she would never see him again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing with her toys when her little brother came and accidentally destroyed her tower. Lily got very upset and started to cry. + +Her mom came and asked her what happened. Lily said, "Brother destroy my tower." Her mom gave her a hug and said, "It's okay, we can build it again." + +Lily's mom then noticed a spot on her shirt and said, "Oh no, we need to clean that spot." Lily was very thoughtful and said, "I can help clean it, Mommy." + +Together, they cleaned the spot and then Lily went back to playing with her toys, happy once again. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max was very adventurous and loved to explore the world around him. One day, Max went for a walk in the park and found a bottle of oil. He sniffed it and thought it smelled funny, but he wanted to try it anyway. + +Max took a big lick of the oil and suddenly felt very sleepy. He lay down under a tree and closed his eyes. When he woke up, he felt very sick. His tummy hurt and he couldn't move very well. Max realized that he shouldn't have eaten the oil. + +Max's owner took him to the vet, who gave him some medicine to make him feel better. Max learned that he should never eat things that he doesn't know are safe. The moral of the story is that it's important to be careful and make good choices, even if you're feeling adventurous. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved candy. He would always ask his mom for some money to buy candy from the vendor who sold it on the street. + +One day, Timmy's mom gave him some money to buy candy, but she told him to behave and not be naughty. Timmy promised to be good and went to the vendor to buy candy. + +When he got there, he saw another boy who was being very naughty and trying to steal candy from the vendor. The vendor got angry and yelled at the naughty boy. + +Timmy felt bad for the vendor and decided to be good and buy some candy from him. He gave the vendor the money and the vendor gave him a big smile. + +Timmy was happy that he behaved and bought candy from the vendor. He learned that it's important to be good and not be naughty, and that it's always nice to help others too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and put them in her toy box. One day, she found a scale in her room. It was big and heavy, but she wanted to play with it. She put it on the floor and tried to weigh her toys. + +But when she picked up her favorite teddy bear, she noticed it was dirty. Lily didn't like dirty toys, so she decided to wash it. She put the teddy bear in the washing machine and added some soap. After it was done, she took it out and put it in the sun to dry. + +When the teddy bear was clean and dry, Lily put it back in her toy box. She was happy to have a clean and fluffy teddy bear to play with. And whenever she found something dirty, she knew what to do - put it in the washing machine! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. But one day, the weather was very harsh. The wind was blowing hard and it was very cold. Lily hated the harsh weather and didn't want to go outside. + +Instead, she decided to play inside with her toys. She had a doll that she loved to play with. She spent a lot of time playing with her doll and having fun. But soon, Lily got bored of playing with her doll and wanted to do something else. + +She decided to make a drawing for her mommy. Lily loved her mommy very much and wanted to show her how much she cared. She spent a lot of time making the drawing and was very proud of it. When her mommy saw the drawing, she was very happy and gave Lily a big hug. From that day on, Lily knew that even if the weather was harsh, she could still have fun and make her mommy happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, she found a stick and thought it was the best stick she had ever seen. She showed it to her friends and they all loved it too. + +Then, a new girl came to the park. Her name was Sarah. Lily's friends didn't want to play with her because they didn't know her. So, Lily decided to introduce herself to Sarah and be her friend. They played together and had lots of fun. + +But, when it was time to go home, Lily realized that she had lost her favorite stick. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. She felt sad and cried. Her mom told her that it was okay to lose things and that she should be kind to others even if she didn't get her stick back. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be kind to others and make new friends, even if we lose something we love. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Her mommy gave her a gift. Lily was excited and happy. She opened the gift and found a pretty dress inside. She wanted to wear it outside to show her friends. + +Lily went to the park and saw a big slide. She wanted to slide down it. She climbed up the ladder and slid down the slide. She felt happy and free. Her friends cheered for her. + +Suddenly, Lily fell and hurt her leg. Her mommy had to take her to the hospital. The doctor said she had broken her leg and had to stay in the hospital for a while. Lily was sad and missed her friends. She wished she could slide down the slide again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy wanted a cookie. He asked his mom, "Mommy, can I have a cookie please?" His mom said, "Sure, but be careful. The oven is hot and dangerous." + +Timmy went to the kitchen and saw the cookies on the counter. He reached for one, but it was too hot. "Ouch!" he cried. His mom came to help him and said, "I told you it was dangerous. Let's wait for them to cool down." + +After a little while, the cookies were cool enough to eat. Timmy took a big bite and said, "Mmm, this cookie is yummy!" His mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, but remember to always be careful in the kitchen." Timmy nodded and finished his cookie happily. +Once upon a time, there was a furry bunny. His name was Bun Bun. Bun Bun loved to play outside on Tuesday. He would hop and skip in the grass. One day, the sun began to shine very bright. Bun Bun felt warm and happy. He closed his eyes and enjoyed the sunshine. After a while, he hopped back to his burrow and took a nap. When he woke up, he saw that the sun was still shining. It was a beautiful Tuesday! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw with his pencil. He drew pictures of animals and cars and even his family. Timmy's mom noticed that Timmy was feeling sad. She asked him what was wrong. Timmy said, "I lost my pencil and I can't find it anywhere. I feel gloomy." + +Timmy's mom said, "Let's look for your pencil together. We will find it." They searched high and low, under the bed and in the toy box. Finally, they found the pencil under the couch. Timmy was so happy! He said, "Thank you, Mommy. You made me feel better." + +Timmy's mom hugged him and said, "I love you, Timmy. Remember, if you ever feel gloomy, just look for the things that make you happy." Timmy smiled and said, "Okay, Mommy. I will." And from that day on, Timmy always looked for the things that made him happy when he felt gloomy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play by the river with her friends. The river was big and blue, and it made a gentle sound as it flowed. + +One day, Lily's friend, Emma, came to her and whispered in her ear. "Let's go on an adventure!" Emma said. + +Lily was excited and they both ran towards the river. They walked along the riverbank, looking for something to explore. Suddenly, they saw a little boat. + +"Let's get in the boat and see where it takes us!" Emma said. + +Lily was a little scared, but Emma whispered, "Don't worry, we'll be safe." So they got in the boat and sailed down the river, listening to the gentle sound of the water. They had a wonderful adventure and went home with big smiles on their faces. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat ice cream with a spoon. One day, Lily's mom introduced her to a new flavor of ice cream called "Rainbow Swirl". Lily was very excited to try it. + +Later that day, Lily's mom took her to the ice cream shop. Lily picked Rainbow Swirl and her mom scooped it into a cone with a spoon. Lily took a big lick and smiled. She loved the new flavor! + +As they were leaving the shop, Lily saw a little boy who looked sad. She remembered how excited she was to try Rainbow Swirl and wanted to share it with the boy. She asked her mom for another scoop and gave it to the boy with a spoon. He smiled and thanked her, and Lily felt happy that she could introduce him to something new and delicious. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear named Ben. Ben was very grumpy because he didn't have any honey to eat. He walked through the forest and saw a big house with lots of toys inside. Ben went inside and started to examine all the toys. He saw a shiny red car and a big teddy bear. Ben wanted to play with the toys, but he didn't know how. + +Suddenly, Ben saw a door that led to a room filled with luxury food. There were cakes, cookies, and lots of honey jars. Ben was so happy and started to eat all the honey he could find. But then, the owner of the house came back and saw Ben eating all the food. The owner was very angry and called the forest rangers. They came and took Ben away from the house. + +Ben was sad because he couldn't eat any more honey and he missed his home in the forest. He learned that it's not nice to take things that don't belong to you. The end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Sally. They loved to play together on the floor with their toys. They were very playful and always had fun. + +One day, they got into a little argument and stopped playing together. They felt sad and missed each other. + +But then, their moms talked to them and helped them unite again. Timmy and Sally were happy to be friends once more and played together on the floor, being playful as ever. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch cartoons on TV. He would sit on his cozy couch and watch his favorite cartoon characters do mighty things. + +One day, Timmy's TV broke. He was sad because he couldn't watch his cartoons anymore. But his dad said, "Don't worry, Timmy. We can fix it." Timmy's dad took the TV to the repair shop and they fixed it. + +When they brought the TV back home, Timmy was so happy! He turned on the TV and his favorite cartoon was on. The mighty superhero was saving the day. Timmy smiled and said, "Thank you, dad. You fixed my TV so I can watch my favorite cartoon again." +Once upon a time, there was a mule named Jack. Jack was very selfish. He didn't like to share his food or toys with his friends. One day, Jack went to the river to drink some water. He saw his friends playing and splashing in the water. + +"Hey Jack, come and play with us!" said his friend, the duck. + +"No, I don't want to get wet," replied Jack. + +"You're no fun, Jack," said the rabbit. + +Suddenly, Jack heard a loud splash. He turned around and saw that his friends were in trouble. They were stuck in the mud and couldn't get out. Jack realized that he needed to help his friends. He ran over and used his strong legs to pull them out of the mud. + +"Thank you, Jack! You're not selfish anymore," said the duck. + +"Yeah, you're a good friend," said the rabbit. + +From that day on, Jack learned that it was better to share and help his friends, instead of being selfish. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the store with her mommy. One day, they went to the store to buy some candy. Lily wanted to get a big bag of gummies, but her mommy said no. + +Lily said, "But I believe I can eat them all!" Her mommy said it would be too hard for her little tummy. They got a small bag of gummies instead. + +On the way home, Lily opened the bag and started eating. She ate and ate until she felt sick. Her mommy asked if she was okay, but Lily said she was fine. + +When they got home, Lily threw up all over the floor. Her mommy had to clean it up and take care of her. Lily learned that sometimes it's hard to listen, but it's important to trust grown-ups. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she saw a pretty flower bulb in the ground. She wanted to take it and show it to her mommy. + +But when she tried to pull it out, it wouldn't budge. She pulled and pulled, but it wouldn't come out. Lily was getting frustrated and hungry. She wanted to go inside and eat her lunch. + +Just then, her big brother came outside and saw her struggling. He knew just what to do. He took a shovel and dug around the bulb. Then, he gently pulled it out of the ground. Lily was so happy and thanked her brother for helping her. From that day on, they worked together to take care of the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to collect shiny rocks. One day, she found a beautiful gem on the ground. It was so pretty that she wanted to show it to her friend, Timmy. + +"Lily, that's a very nice gem," said Timmy. "Where did you find it?" + +"I found it on the ground," said Lily. + +The next day, Lily and Timmy went for a walk in the forest. They saw a pale rabbit who looked lost. Timmy said, "Let's help the rabbit find its way home." + +Lily picked up the rabbit and held it in her arms. The rabbit led them to a beautiful garden where there were many other rabbits. The rabbits were happy to see their lost friend and thanked Lily and Timmy for helping. + +From that day on, Lily and Timmy learned that helping others can lead to unexpected rewards, just like how the rabbit led them to the beautiful garden. And Lily treasured her gem even more, knowing that it was a reminder of their good deed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to take a bath but she couldn't find her soap. She looked everywhere but it was nowhere to be found. Suddenly, she saw her soap on the floor and it was broken. + +Lily was sad because she loved her soap. She picked it up and tried to put it back together but it was too broken. Her mommy came in and saw what happened. She told Lily not to worry and that she would get her a new soap. + +Lily was happy and said "welcome mommy" when she got her new soap. She took a bath and played with her new soap. She was happy again and forgot all about her broken soap. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a new toy, a red car. She loved to push it around the room and make it go vroom vroom. + +One day, Lily's mom gave her an order to clean up her toys. Lily didn't want to stop playing with her new car, but she knew she had to listen to her mom. She pushed her car to the toy box and put it away. + +Later that day, Lily's friend came over to play. Lily showed her the new car and they played together. They took turns pushing the car back and forth. It was so much fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden. One day, she found a little caterpillar crawling on a leaf. + +Lily said, "Hello little caterpillar, what are you doing?" + +The little caterpillar said, "I'm looking for some food to eat." + +Lily said, "Oh, I see. Well, there's lots of leaves in my garden for you to eat. Do you want to come and eat with me?" + +The little caterpillar said, "Yes, please. Thank you for inviting me." + +So, Lily and the little caterpillar talked and ate together in the garden. They had a great time together and became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her modern toys and listening to music on her radio. One day, Lily went to her friend Timmy's house to play. Timmy had a shiny drum that he loved to play. + +Lily asked Timmy, "Can I play your drum?" + +Timmy said, "Sure, but be careful. The drum is sharp." + +Lily didn't understand what Timmy meant by "sharp". She touched the drum and felt a little pain. + +"Ouch! It hurts," cried Lily. + +Timmy explained, "Sharp means it can hurt you. You have to be careful." + +Lily understood and promised to be careful. She played the drum and had so much fun. They played together until it was time for Lily to go home. She thanked Timmy for letting her play with his drum and went home, happy and tired. +Once upon a time, there was a big team of animals. They were all friends and liked to play together. One day, they wanted to have a picnic. But they didn't know where to go. So, they made a plan. They decided to go to the park. + +When they got to the park, they saw that the grass was wet. They felt uncomfortable sitting on the wet grass. So, they made another plan. They decided to sit on a big blanket. They all sat on the blanket and had their picnic. + +After they finished eating, they played some games. They played tag and hide-and-seek. They had so much fun! They were happy they made a plan and had a good time together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, he found a toy car that was very unusual. It had big wheels and could go very fast. Timmy loved it so much that he decided to sell his other toys to buy it. + +Timmy went to the station where people go to buy and sell things. He showed his toy car to a man who wanted to buy it. The man liked it very much and gave Timmy some money. With that money, Timmy bought the unusual toy car that he loved so much. + +From that day on, Timmy played with his new toy car every day. He was very happy that he sold his old toys to buy something that he loved even more. And whenever he went to the station, he always looked for more unusual toys to add to his collection. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play on the swing in his backyard. He would swing back and forth, feeling the wind in his hair and laughing with joy. + +One day, Timmy saw some dark clouds in the sky. He knew that it meant rain was coming. Timmy's mom told him to come inside and wait out the rain. + +Timmy was sad that he couldn't swing anymore, but he had an idea. He ran to his room and got a big piece of paper. He drew a picture of himself swinging in the rain, with a big smile on his face. + +When the rain stopped, Timmy ran outside to the swing. He taped his picture to the swing and started swinging. He felt like he was swinging in the rain, just like his picture. It was a successful idea and Timmy was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and draw pictures. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help clean her room. "Can you help me put your clothes in the drawer?" her mom asked. "Sure, Mommy!" Lily said. + +As she was putting her clothes away, she found an important letter in the drawer. "Mommy, what's this?" Lily asked. "Oh, that's an important letter from Grandma," her mom replied. "We should read it together." They sat down and read the letter, which said that Grandma was coming to visit soon. + +Lily was so excited! "When is Grandma coming?" she asked. "She's coming in the spring, when the flowers start to bloom," her mom said. Lily couldn't wait to show Grandma all of her toys and drawings when she came to visit. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to tell jokes and make her friends laugh. One day, she played a joke on her friend Jack by hiding his toy car. Jack searched and searched but couldn't find it. Lily giggled and finally told him where it was. Jack laughed too and they both had fun. + +Another day, Lily and Jack played a game. They both wanted to win, but Lily was very delicate and didn't want to hurt Jack's feelings if she won. Jack won the game, but Lily was still happy because they both had fun playing together. + +At bedtime, Lily's mom read her a story and they laughed at the silly pictures. Lily loved to joke and laugh with her friends and family. She went to sleep with a smile on her face, dreaming of more fun times to come. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer who had a bossy cat. The cat would meow loudly and tell the farmer what to do. One day, the farmer went to run some errands and the cat came along. They walked and walked until they were very far away from the farm. + +Suddenly, the cat saw a mouse and started to run after it. The farmer tried to catch up, but he was too slow. The cat chased the mouse all the way back to the farm. When they got there, the farmer was very happy to see that the cat had caught the mouse. From that day on, the cat was not so bossy anymore and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved watching cartoons on his TV. One day, he woke up feeling very cold. He went to his mom and said, "Mommy, I'm cold. Can I watch a cartoon?" + +His mom replied, "Sure, Timmy. But we have to delay watching cartoons for a bit. We need to eat breakfast first." + +Timmy ate his breakfast quickly and then went back to his mom. "Can we watch a cartoon now, Mommy?" he asked. + +"Yes, Timmy. Let's watch your favorite cartoon together," his mom said. They snuggled up on the couch and watched the cartoon while sipping hot chocolate. Timmy felt warm and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a playful horse named Sparky. Sparky liked to run and jump in the fields with his friends. One day, Sparky saw a little boy who was sad because he had lost his ball. Sparky knew how much the boy loved to play with his ball, so he decided to help. + +Sparky went to the field and found the boy's ball. He picked it up with his mouth and threw it to the boy. The boy was so happy and thanked Sparky. Sparky felt good inside because he had helped someone. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be kind and helpful to others. Even a playful horse like Sparky can make a big difference by doing something small, like throwing a ball to a sad boy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in his yard. He would run and jump and act like a monkey. One day, it started to rain and Timmy couldn't play outside anymore. He felt miserable and sad. + +But then, Timmy had an idea! He decided to act like a superhero and save his yard from the rain. He put on his raincoat and boots and went outside. He used his superpowers to move all the toys and things in the yard to a dry spot. + +Timmy was so happy that he saved his yard from being all wet. He wasn't miserable anymore. He felt like a real superhero! From that day on, whenever it rained, Timmy would act like a superhero and save his yard. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very hungry and wanted to eat some cookies. So, she asked her mom, "Mommy, can I have some cookies, please?" + +Mommy answered, "Sure, Lily. But first, you need to finish your lunch." + +Lily finished her lunch quickly and then went to get some cookies. As she was eating, she saw a skull on the TV. She asked her mom, "Mommy, what is that?" + +Mommy answered, "That's a skull, Lily. It's a bone that's in your head." + +Lily was a little scared but also curious. She asked, "Why is it on TV?" + +Mommy answered, "It's on TV because they're talking about Halloween. Halloween is a holiday where people dress up in costumes and have fun." + +Lily finished her cookies and felt happy and full. She was also excited to learn new things from her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a happy bunny. The bunny loved to jump and play all day long. One day, the bunny had a good idea. The bunny thought it would be fun to jump over a big log. So, the bunny hopped and jumped and finally made it over the log! The bunny was so happy and proud of their good idea. From then on, the bunny loved to jump over logs and have more good ideas. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play hide and seek with his friends. One day, Timmy's friend Billy was wearing a cool uniform. Timmy was envious of Billy's uniform and wanted one too. + +"Where did you get your uniform?" Timmy asked Billy. + +"I got it from my dad. He's a police officer," Billy replied. + +Timmy was so envious that he decided to follow Billy home to see if he could get a uniform too. But when they got to Billy's house, Billy's dad was not happy to see Timmy following them. + +"Why are you following us?" Billy's dad asked. + +"I wanted a uniform like Billy's," Timmy explained. + +Billy's dad told Timmy that following people without permission was not okay and that he needed to go home. Timmy felt sad but knew he had made a mistake. From that day on, Timmy learned to ask permission before following anyone. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Bubbles. Bubbles loved to swim in the big blue ocean with all his fish friends. One day, Bubbles saw a shiny lollipop floating on the surface of the water. He wanted it so badly that he decided to dive down to get it. + +Bubbles swam as fast as he could, but he was a weak little fish and he got tired quickly. Just when he thought he couldn't swim anymore, he saw a big, strong dolphin swimming towards him. The dolphin saw that Bubbles was struggling and offered to help him get the lollipop. + +Together, Bubbles and the dolphin dove down to the bottom of the ocean and retrieved the lollipop. Bubbles was so happy and grateful to have such a kind friend. From that day on, Bubbles and the dolphin swam together every day and had lots of fun adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to run and play outside in the park. One day, Timmy went to a race and he won a shiny medal. He was very happy and proud of himself. + +After the race, Timmy went to play on the swings. Suddenly, it started to rain and Timmy got very wet. He ran back to his mom, but when he got there, he realized he had lost his medal. He looked all around, but he couldn't find it anywhere. + +Timmy was very sad because he had lost his shiny medal. His mom told him not to worry and that they would find it together. They looked all over the park and finally, they found the medal in the sandbox. Timmy was so happy that he found his medal and he hugged his mom tightly. From that day on, Timmy made sure to keep his medal safe and dry. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant. The elephant liked to eat celery because it was yummy and good for him. One day, the elephant was feeling very tired from walking in the hot sun. He decided to relax under a tall tree. + +As the elephant was resting, he heard a loud noise. It was a powerful lion who was coming towards him. The elephant was scared, but he remembered to stay calm and relax. He knew he was very strong and powerful too, so he didn't need to be afraid. + +The lion came closer and closer, but when he saw how big and strong the elephant was, he decided to go away. The elephant felt relieved and continued to relax under the tree, munching on his celery. From then on, the elephant knew that even when things seemed scary, he could stay calm and powerful by remembering to relax. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, Lily's mommy said they needed to go to the store. They got into their van and drove to the store. + +At the store, Lily saw a toy she really wanted. She asked her mommy if she could have it, but her mommy said no. Lily felt sad and started to cry. A lady who worked at the store saw Lily crying and asked what was wrong. + +Lily told the lady she wanted the toy, but her mommy said no. The lady said, "Don't worry, I can help you." She set the toy aside and told Lily's mommy she could have it for free. Lily was so happy and thanked the lady. She learned that sometimes it's okay to ask for help and not be bossy. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Coco. Coco loved to play hide and seek with his friends. One day, Coco found a cute little flower in the garden and he wanted to show it to his friends. + +Coco saw his friends playing and he went to them. "Hey guys, look at this cute flower I found!" said Coco. But his friends didn't want to listen to him. They were too busy making a rhythm with their drums. + +Coco felt sad and left his friends. He decided to hide in a bush and cry. Suddenly, he heard someone calling his name. It was his mother. "Coco, what's wrong?" she asked. Coco told her everything and his mother said, "It's okay to be sad, but never hide your feelings. Always talk to someone you trust. And remember, true friends will always listen to you." + +Coco felt better and went back to his friends. He showed them the cute flower and they all said, "Wow, that's beautiful!" Coco realized that his friends were his true friends and he was happy to have them. They all played together and made a great rhythm with their drums. Coco learned that it's important to express his feelings and true friends will always listen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was very thirsty and wanted some juice. She went to the fridge and saw a bottle of juice. But the bottle was empty. + +Lily was sad because she really wanted juice. Suddenly, her mommy came and saw her sad face. She asked Lily what was wrong. + +Lily said, "I want juice, but the bottle is empty." Her mommy smiled and said, "Don't worry, I will open a new bottle of juice for you." And just like that, Lily's mommy opened a fresh bottle of juice and gave it to Lily. Lily was so happy and drank the juice all up. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a tiny insect crawling on the ground. It was so small and cute! Lily watched the insect for a while, and then it flew away. + +Suddenly, the wind started to blow and Lily felt cold. She began to shiver and her teeth chattered. But she was a mighty girl! She didn't want to go inside just yet. She wanted to explore more outside. + +Lily looked around and saw a big tree. She ran over to the tree and hugged it tight. The tree was so big and strong, it made her feel safe. Then, she saw a butterfly flying by. It was so pretty! Lily smiled and felt happy again. She knew she could always find joy in nature. +Once upon a time, there was a sailor named Jack. Jack wore a big hat and a navy suit. He worked on a big boat in the sea. One day, the boat hit a big wave and Jack fell down. He hurt his leg and was upset. But then, a kind friend came to help him. She gave him a bow for his leg and it made him feel better. From then on, Jack always wore his lucky bow on his leg when he worked on the boat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the library with her mom. One day, Lily found a book about a brave princess and she was so proud of herself for reading it all by herself. + +Later that day, Lily's family went to a park for a picnic. They played games and had fun, but when it was time to go home, Lily didn't want to leave. Her mom told her it was time to settle down and go back home. + +As they walked back to their car, Lily felt sad about leaving the park. But then she remembered the book she read and felt proud of herself again. She couldn't wait to go back to the library and find more books to read. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she went on a walk in the woods with her mommy. They noticed a pretty butterfly flying around. Lily tried to catch it, but it flew away. + +As they walked further, they saw a big tree with a knot in it. Lily's mommy explained that it was a place where the tree had grown around a branch that had fallen off. Lily thought it was interesting and wanted to touch it, but her mommy said it wasn't safe. + +Suddenly, they saw an open hole in the ground. It was dark and scary, but Lily wanted to see what was inside. Her mommy warned her not to go too close, but Lily didn't listen. She went closer and closer until she fell in. + +Lily's mommy tried to save her, but it was too late. Lily had fallen too far and hurt herself badly. From that day on, Lily's mommy always made sure to keep a close eye on her when they went on walks in the woods. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in his backyard. One day, Timmy saw a big pit in the ground. He wanted to see what was inside, but he couldn't reach it. + +Timmy's nosy neighbor, Mrs. Johnson, saw him trying to reach the pit. She said, "What are you doing, Timmy?" + +"I want to see what's in the pit, but I can't reach it," Timmy replied. + +Mrs. Johnson said, "I have a ladder that you can use to reach it. But be careful, Timmy!" + +Timmy climbed the ladder and looked inside the pit. He saw some shiny rocks and a little mouse. He was so happy that he could finally see inside the pit. "Thank you, Mrs. Johnson!" Timmy said. + +"You're welcome, Timmy. Just be careful when you're exploring," Mrs. Johnson said with a smile. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore new places. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a map to help him find his way. Timmy was so excited to use the map and find new places to play. + +As Timmy walked, he saw a big tree in the distance. He wanted to go see it up close, but it was too far away. Timmy tried to reach the tree, but he couldn't. He looked at his map and saw that he needed to go around a big rock to get to the tree. + +Timmy followed the map and found a new path that led him straight to the tree. When he got there, he saw that the area around the tree was very tidy. Timmy was happy to have found a new place to play and he promised to always follow his map to find new adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around in the park. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a man kneeling down to take a picture of a flower. + +"Mommy, look! That man is kneeling on the ground!" Lily said excitedly. + +"Yes, he is. He's taking a picture of the flower's texture," her mom explained. + +Lily was fascinated by the different textures she saw in the park - the bumpy bark on the trees, the smooth leaves on the bushes, and the soft grass under her feet. She wanted to touch them all. + +"Let's go explore and feel all the textures!" she said, her mom nodding in agreement. + +As they walked around, Lily noticed that the park was very organized with different areas for playing, picnicking, and relaxing. She thought it was a great idea to have everything in its place. + +"I like how everything is organized here," she said to her mom. + +They continued to enjoy the park, feeling all the textures and having fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to play in the rain and jump in puddles. One day, Ducky saw his friend Bunny playing with a shiny toy. Ducky was envious of Bunny's toy and wanted one too. + +Ducky asked Bunny, "Where did you get that shiny toy?" Bunny replied, "I got it from the store. They display lots of toys there." Ducky was excited and asked Bunny to take him to the store. + +At the store, Ducky saw lots of shiny toys on display. He found a toy that he really liked and asked Bunny to help him buy it. Bunny agreed and helped Ducky buy the toy. + +Ducky was so happy with his new toy that he forgot about being envious of Bunny's toy. He went home and played with his new toy in the rain, jumping in puddles with his friend Bunny. +Once upon a time, there was a fox who lived in a forest. One day, the forest became very icy and cold. The fox was shivering and felt lonely. + +Suddenly, a group of animals came together and saw the fox. They asked the fox, "Why are you alone and cold?" The fox replied, "I am alone because I have no friends and it is icy." + +The animals felt sad for the fox and decided to unite and become friends with the fox. They shared their warmth and played together. The fox was happy and no longer felt lonely. + +The moral of the story is that when we unite and become friends, we can make others happy and not feel alone. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing soccer and he was very good at it. One day, Timmy's team made it to the championship game. Timmy was so excited and he really wanted to win the trophy. + +During the game, Timmy's team was losing. Timmy was fearful that they would lose the game and not get the trophy. But then, with only a few minutes left, Timmy got the ball and ran towards the other team's goal. He kicked the ball and it went right into the net! Timmy's team had scored and they tied the game. + +The game went into overtime and it was still tied. Then, in the last few seconds of the game, Timmy's teammate scored the winning goal! Timmy was so happy, he kneeled down and thanked his teammate for scoring the goal. Timmy's team had won the championship and they got the trophy! Timmy was so proud of himself and his team. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant. His name was Jumbo. Jumbo loved to eat big, juicy limes. One day, Jumbo walked through the jungle to find some limes to eat. He saw a large lime tree and went to it. He reached up with his trunk and pulled down a big, juicy lime. He spread his mouth wide and took a big bite. It was sour but he loved it! He ate all the limes he could find and was very happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot loved to play fetch with his owner, Timmy. Timmy would throw a ball and Spot would run after it and bring it back to him. Spot's favorite thing in the whole world was his red rubber ball. He loved it very much and would always keep it close to him. + +One day, Spot was playing in the park when he saw a rough-looking dog. The other dog didn't seem friendly and Spot didn't like him. But the other dog wanted Spot's red ball. Spot didn't want to give it to him, but the other dog was bigger and stronger. So, Spot gave him the ball. + +Spot felt sad because he loved that ball and it was very valuable to him. But he didn't want to get hurt. The other dog ran away with the ball and Spot never saw it again. Spot learned a lesson that day. He learned that sometimes it's better to give up something you value than to get hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures with her markers and crayons. One day, she found a bottle of ink in her mom's drawer. The ink was black and shiny, and Lily thought it was very cool. She decided to use the ink to draw a picture of her cat. + +Lily drew the cat with the ink and it looked very modern. She was very proud of her drawing and showed it to her mom. Her mom was impressed with her drawing and told her to remember to be careful with the ink. + +Lily promised to be careful and put the ink back in the drawer. She was happy that she had discovered something new to draw with and couldn't wait to use it again. From that day on, Lily always remembered to be careful with the ink and continued to draw many more pictures with it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved sausages, especially when they were dry and crispy. One day, Lily's mom made her a sausage for lunch, but it was not dry at all. Lily did not like it and she was sad. + +Her mom noticed that Lily was not happy and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her that she did not like the sausage because it was not dry. Her mom said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I will make sure it's dry next time." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Mommy!" She was happy again and ate her lunch with joy. From then on, her mom always made sure to cook the sausages until they were dry and crispy, just the way Lily liked them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her new doll, but one day, she accidentally broke it. She felt sad and didn't know what to do. Her mom told her to try and fix it, but Lily didn't know how. + +Lily went to her room and looked at the broken doll. She tried to put it back together, but it wouldn't work. She felt like giving up, but then she remembered the truth her mom had told her: "If you try hard enough, you can do anything." + +So, Lily tried again and this time, she was able to fix her doll. She felt proud of herself and showed her mom. From that day on, Lily knew that even if something was broken, she could try to fix it and make it new again. +Once upon a time, there was a happy sun. The sun was very hot and made everything warm. The flowers loved the heat and grew big and strong. The birds sang cheerful songs in the trees. + +One day, a little girl went outside to play. Her mommy warned her to wear a hat because the sun was very hot. The little girl listened to her mommy and put on a hat. She played outside and had fun in the warm heat. + +But after a while, the little girl started to feel too hot. She went back inside and drank some water to cool down. She was still cheerful, but she knew she had to be careful in the hot heat. From that day on, she always wore a hat when she played outside in the sun. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside and listen to the sound of the birds singing. One day, Timmy was playing with his toys when he heard a loud sound. It was the sound of his mom calling him for dinner. + +Timmy started to panic because he didn't want to stop playing. But his mom told him that he could play again after dinner. Timmy felt better and went inside to eat. After dinner, he went back outside to play and listened to the sound of the crickets chirping. Timmy was happy again and forgot all about his panic. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and imagine she was a princess. One day, she went to the beach with her mom and saw the big ocean. It was so pretty and blue! + +Lily's mom said, "Do you want to build a sandcastle, Lily?" + +Lily said, "Yes, please! But it's hard to make it big like a real castle." + +Her mom said, "Let's use our imagination and pretend it's a real castle. We can even put a moat around it like they have in the olden days." + +Lily smiled and they started to build their sandcastle. It was hard work, but they had fun imagining they were in a magical kingdom by the ocean. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her favorite doll, Lucy. One day, Lily's mom gave her a toy phone that could actually ring. Lily was so happy and she played with it all day long. + +Later that day, Lily's friend, Timmy, came over to play. He saw the toy phone and wanted to play with it too. Lily didn't want to share her toy because she was afraid Timmy might break it. But then, her mom reminded her that sharing is good and it shows kindness to others. + +Lily thought about it and decided to share her toy phone with Timmy. They took turns ringing the phone and playing together. Lily felt good inside because she did the right thing by sharing her toy with her friend. From that day on, Lily learned that sharing is a power that can make everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He had a toy car that he loved very much. One day, he took his car to the park to play with it. But while he was playing, a bad man came and took his car away. Timmy was very sad and cried a lot. + +The next day, Timmy saw the bad man again. But this time, the bad man had a lot of expensive toys with him. Timmy wanted to play with them, so he went over to the bad man. But the bad man said that Timmy had to surrender his favorite toy car if he wanted to play with the expensive toys. + +Timmy didn't want to give up his car, but he really wanted to play with the expensive toys. So he surrendered his car to the bad man. But after he did, the bad man just took all of the toys and ran away. Timmy was left with nothing and felt very sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, he saw a big red balloon in the park. He asked his mom if he could have it, but his mom said no. + +Timmy was sad and asked his mom why he couldn't have the balloon. His mom said that they didn't have enough money to buy it. Timmy thought for a moment and had an idea. He went up to the balloon and poked it with a stick. The balloon popped and Timmy felt bad. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom took him to a carnival. Timmy played some games and won a prize. He was so happy and showed his mom his fine prize. But on the way home, Timmy accidentally dropped his prize and it broke. Timmy felt sad again and wished he hadn't popped the balloon earlier. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety liked to fly around and explore the world. One day, Tweety saw a big pile of wood and decided to rest on it. + +As Tweety was resting, a little girl came by and saw the bird. "Hello, little birdie," said the girl. "You look tired. Do you need a rest?" + +Tweety nodded and the girl sat down next to the pile of wood. "This wood is reliable," she said. "It will keep us both warm and cozy." + +Tweety was happy to have found a new friend and rested on the wood with the girl. They talked and sang together until it was time for Tweety to fly away. "Thank you for the rest," said Tweety. "I'll come back and visit you soon." + +And so, Tweety flew off into the sky, feeling happy and refreshed from the rest on the reliable wood. +Once upon a time, there was a wise old owl named Hoot. Hoot lived in a big tree in the forest. One day, a little mouse named Squeak came to visit Hoot. + +"Hello, Hoot! What are you doing?" asked Squeak. + +"I am thinking about what to do with all the berries I have collected. I want to sell them," replied Hoot. + +"Can I help you sell them?" asked Squeak. + +"Of course! But be careful, some berries can be poison. Only sell the ones that are safe to eat," warned Hoot. + +Squeak went around the forest selling the berries. Everyone loved them and bought them all. Squeak was happy to help Hoot and Hoot was happy to have a friend like Squeak. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to sit by the fireplace with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to help record a special song that they all liked. Lily felt nervous, but she wanted to help. + +She held the microphone and sang with her mommy and daddy. They sounded so good! When they finished, they listened to the recording and smiled. + +Lily felt proud that she helped record the song. She hugged her mommy and daddy and they all sat by the fireplace, feeling happy and warm. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat peaches. One day, she saw a purple peach in the market. She wanted to buy it, but she didn't have enough money. She thought of stealing it, but her mom had taught her that stealing is bad. + +Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. Then, she saw an old man whistling a happy tune. She went up to him and asked him why he was so happy. The old man replied, "I am happy because I have enough to eat and a roof over my head." + +Lily realized that she should be grateful for what she had and not be greedy for things she couldn't afford. She went back home and ate her regular peach happily. From that day on, she always remembered the old man's words and was content with what she had. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She was getting ready for a big party. She had to prepare her dress, shoes, and hair. She wanted to look pretty for the party. + +The party was for a marriage. A marriage is when two people love each other and want to be together forever. Lily was excited to see the bride and groom get married. + +When Lily got to the party, she saw the bride's dress. It was so tight! Lily thought the bride must have prepared a lot to fit in it. The marriage was beautiful and everyone had a lot of fun. +Once upon a time, a little blue bunny named Bluey was hopping around in the forest. Bluey loved to hop and play with his friends. One day, while Bluey was hopping, he noticed a shiny blue collar on the ground. Bluey picked up the collar and hopped over to his friend, a wise old owl. + +"Look what I found!" Bluey said, holding up the collar. + +"That's a pretty blue collar," said the owl. "But it doesn't belong to you. You should try to find the owner." + +Bluey nodded his head and hopped away with the collar. He asked all his friends if they had lost a collar, but no one had. Just when Bluey was about to give up, he saw a sad little puppy looking forlornly at his empty collar. Bluey hopped over to the puppy and gave him the collar. The puppy was so happy and grateful that he licked Bluey's face. + +"Thank you so much!" said the puppy. "You are my hero!" + +Bluey felt proud and happy that he could help his new friend. From that day on, Bluey and the puppy played together every day and had lots of fun hopping and playing in the forest. +Once upon a time, a boy named Timmy went to visit his friend Billy. They played with toys and had fun. Then, Timmy's mom said it was time to go to the barber. They walked to the barber's shop. The barber was a nice man with a modest shop. Timmy sat in the chair and the barber cut his hair. Timmy felt happy with his new haircut. After that, they went back to Billy's house to play some more. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Ted. Ted loved to read books and would spend hours looking at the pictures on each page. One day, Ted found a book with a wise owl on the cover. He was so excited to read it! + +But when Ted opened the book, he saw that all the pages were blank. He was very sad and didn't know what to do. Just then, a friendly rabbit came along and asked Ted what was wrong. Ted told him about the blank pages and the rabbit said, "Don't worry, I can help you." + +The rabbit took the book and said some magic words. Suddenly, the pages were filled with beautiful pictures and words! Ted was so happy and grateful that he welcomed the rabbit to his home for some honey. From that day on, Ted and the rabbit became best friends and read many more books together. +Once upon a time, there was a furry bunny. The bunny loved to play in the garden and eat carrots. One day, the bunny saw a butterfly and chased after it. But the bunny got lost and couldn't find the way back to the garden. + +The bunny was scared and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, a friendly dog appeared and asked, "Can I help you?" The bunny was happy and said, "Yes, please!" The dog led the bunny back to the garden and the bunny was so grateful. + +But when the bunny got back to the garden, it saw that all the other bunnies had new fashion clothes. The bunny felt sad because it didn't have any fancy clothes. The bunny wished it could have nice clothes too. + +The bunny went to sleep that night feeling sad. The next morning, the bunny woke up and saw that all the other bunnies were gone. The bunny was all alone. The bunny realized that it didn't need fancy clothes to be happy, it just needed friends. The bunny felt sad and lonely, but it learned an important lesson about what really matters in life. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to put the dishes in the dishwasher. Lily was happy to help, but she accidentally dropped a plate and it made a loud noise. This noise disturbed the baby who was sleeping in the distant room. + +Lily's mommy told her to be more careful and to not disturb the baby. Lily felt bad and wanted to make it up to the baby. She thought of a plan to make the baby happy. She went to the distant room and sang a lullaby to the baby. The baby fell asleep and Lily was happy that she could help. + +From that day on, Lily was more careful when putting dishes in the dishwasher. She didn't want to disturb the baby again. And whenever the baby was awake, Lily would go to the distant room and sing to the baby. The baby loved Lily's singing and would smile every time she saw her. Lily was happy that she could make the baby happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily wanted to make cookies with her mommy. They got out the dough and started to make yummy cookies. + +Suddenly, Lily's mommy paused and said, "Oh no, we don't have any chocolate chips. That's not normal." + +Lily replied, "It's okay mommy, we can use sprinkles instead!" + +So, they finished making the cookies with sprinkles and they turned out delicious. Lily was happy that they could still have cookies even though they didn't have chocolate chips. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Billy. Billy was very gifted and could sing beautifully. One day, Billy was flying over a field of corn when he saw a little girl crying. + +"What's wrong?" asked Billy. + +"I lost my favorite toy," said the little girl. + +"Don't worry, I can help you find it," said Billy. And with that, he soared high into the sky to get a better view of the area. + +After a few minutes of searching, Billy spotted the toy in the middle of the cornfield. He flew down and picked it up with his beak, then brought it back to the little girl. + +"Thank you, Billy!" said the little girl, hugging him tightly. + +"No problem," said Billy. "Remember, it's always good to help others when you can." + +And from that day on, Billy became known as the helpful bird who soared through the sky and helped those in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the mall with her mom. They would walk around and look at all the pretty things in the stores. + +One day, Lily saw a playful puppy in a pet store. She wanted to pet him, but her mom said they couldn't take him home because they already had a dog. + +Lily knew that her dog at home would be very jealous if she brought the playful puppy home. So, she said goodbye to the puppy and promised to come back and visit him again. +Once upon a time, there was a cute bunny named Bun. Bun loved to play with his crystal ball. One day, a mean squirrel came and tried to take Bun's crystal. Bun didn't like that, so he decided to fight the squirrel. The squirrel ran away and Bun was happy to keep his crystal safe. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max loved to go for walks with his owner, Sarah. Sarah always put Max on a leash so he wouldn't run away. Max liked his leash because it made him feel safe. + +One day, Sarah took Max for a walk in a big park. Max was so excited to explore! As they walked, Max recognized a squirrel up in a tree. He barked and tried to chase it, but Sarah held onto his leash tight. + +After a while, Sarah and Max came across a group of dogs playing. They were all running around and having fun. But Max noticed something strange - none of the dogs were on leashes! Max wondered why they weren't organized like he was. + +Later, as they were leaving the park, Max saw the squirrel again. But this time, he didn't bark or try to chase it. He remembered how Sarah had kept him safe with his leash, and he knew that was the best way to be organized and stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing outside and getting dirty. One day, he was playing in the park when he saw a shiny vest on the ground. He picked it up and showed it to his friend, Sally. + +"Look! I found a vest!" Timmy said. + +Sally looked at the vest and said, "Wow, that's so cool! You gained a new vest!" + +Timmy put on the vest, but it was too big for him. "It's dirty," he said, looking at the stains on it. + +Sally smiled and said, "Don't worry, we can wash it and make it clean again!" + +Timmy was happy that he gained a new vest and excited to wear it once it was clean. He thanked Sally for her help and they continued playing in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, they saw a green balloon in the sky. Lily wanted the balloon, but it was too high up. + +Later that night, Lily couldn't sleep. She heard a strange noise and saw a shadow on her wall. She was scared and thought it might be a ghost. She didn't believe in ghosts, but she was still scared. + +The next day, Lily and her friends went back to the park. They saw the green balloon again. Lily remembered the ghost and felt scared again. But then, her friend said, "Look, it's just a balloon. Don't be scared." Lily realized that she didn't have to be scared of things that weren't real. She didn't believe in ghosts anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and write with her crayons. One day, she decided to write a story about a princess who got into trouble. + +Lily worked very hard on her story and soon it was finished. She was so proud of herself! She showed her story to her mom and dad, who were very impressed. They told her that she was a famous writer and that one day she would write many more stories. + +From that day on, Lily wrote many more stories and became even more famous. She never forgot the story about the princess who got into trouble and it remained her favorite. She loved to read it over and over again, knowing that she had written it all by herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety who loved to sing. One day, Tweety saw a shiny trophy in a tree. The trophy was for a singing competition. Tweety wanted to win the trophy because he was very competitive. + +But Tweety's voice sounded scratchy and dull. He asked his friend, a wise old owl, for advice. The owl told Tweety to polish his voice by singing every day. Tweety listened to the advice and practiced singing on a wire every morning. + +After a few weeks, Tweety's voice became beautiful and strong. He entered the singing competition and sang his heart out. Everyone was amazed by his beautiful voice and Tweety won the trophy. The moral of the story is that hard work and practice can make you successful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet dog named Max who was very loyal to her. Max would always follow Lily wherever she went and protect her from any danger. + +One day, Lily and Max went for a walk in the park. They saw a beautiful butterfly flying around. Lily admired the butterfly's pretty wings and colors. She wanted to catch it, but Max barked to stop her. He knew that it was not good to catch and hurt the butterfly. + +Instead, Lily and Max went to a nearby flower field where they saw many butterflies. They watched them flutter around and land on the flowers. Lily picked some flowers and made a pretty bouquet. She gave it to Max to hold and they walked home, happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite was a stuffed bear named Teddy. One day, Lily's mommy took her to the park to play. They played on the swings and the slide, and Lily had so much fun. + +But then, Lily's mommy noticed something strange. Lily had a fever and her cheeks were very red. Mommy took Lily to the doctor to get a test. The doctor said Lily had a cold and gave her medicine to make her feel better. + +Lily took her medicine and went to bed early. But in the middle of the night, she started to feel worse. Her mommy raised her up and took her back to the doctor. The doctor did another test and found out that Lily had a serious illness. They tried to make her better, but it was too late. Lily didn't make it. Her mommy was very sad because she wanted everything to be perfect for her little girl. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Timmy. He had a small diary where he wrote his thoughts and feelings. One day, Timmy lost his diary and he was very sad. + +His mother asked him, "What's wrong, Timmy?" + +"I lost my diary, Mommy. I can't find it anywhere," Timmy replied. + +"Don't mind, Timmy. We'll find it together," his mother said. + +They looked everywhere in the house and finally found the small diary under the bed. Timmy was happy again and hugged his mother tightly. + +"Thank you, Mommy. I love you," Timmy said. + +"I love you too, Timmy. Always remember to take care of your small diary," his mother replied. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. But one day, his mommy told him that he had to study. Timmy didn't like to study because it was slow and boring. + +Timmy sat down at his desk to study, but he couldn't concentrate because he kept looking at the furniture in his room. He wished he could play with his toys instead. Suddenly, his mommy came in and saw that Timmy wasn't studying. She got angry and told him he couldn't play with his toys until he finished studying. + +Timmy felt sad and upset because he wanted to play with his toys. But he knew he had to finish studying first. So, he took a deep breath and started to study again. It was still slow and boring, but he tried his best. Finally, he finished studying and his mommy let him play with his toys. Timmy felt happy and proud that he finished his work. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey who lived in the jungle. He loved to eat bananas and play with his friends. One day, he found a banana that was spoiled and he didn't like it. He decided to throw it away. + +As the sun began to rise, the monkey heard a loud noise. It was his friends calling for him to come and play. He quickly climbed up a tree and swung from branch to branch until he reached his friends. + +They played together all day until the sun started to set. The monkey realized that he had a lot of fun with his friends and he didn't need to eat spoiled bananas to be happy. From that day on, he only ate fresh bananas and had fun with his friends in the jungle. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear named Ben. Ben lived in a big forest with his friends. One day, Ben went for a walk and found a valley. The valley was very pretty with lots of flowers and trees. Ben wondered if he should explore the valley. + +As Ben was walking in the valley, he heard a loud noise. It was a hunter with a heavy gun! The hunter was trying to catch Ben. Ben was scared and ran as fast as he could. The hunter chased Ben, but Ben was too fast and managed to escape. + +After that scary experience, Ben decided to never go to the valley again. He went back to his friends and told them about the hunter. They all agreed that the valley was too dangerous and they should stay in their forest. From that day on, Ben was happy to stay in his safe home with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to eat prunes. One day, Timmy's mom went to the store to buy some prunes for him. But when she got there, she found out that there were no prunes available. + +Timmy was sad when his mom came back home without any prunes. He asked her, "Mommy, why no prunes?" His mom replied, "Sorry Timmy, no prunes today." + +Timmy decided to go to the store himself to see if he could find any prunes. He walked to the store and saw that it was shut. Timmy was disappointed and started to cry. He went back home and told his mom that he couldn't find any prunes. + +Timmy's mom hugged him and said, "It's okay, Timmy. We'll try again tomorrow." Timmy smiled and went to bed. The next day, Timmy's mom went back to the store and found some prunes. She brought them home and gave them to Timmy. He was so happy and ate all of them. But later that day, Timmy got a tummy ache from eating too many prunes. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, it started to rain. Timmy didn't like the rain because it made him wet and cold. + +Timmy's mom told him that rainbows come out after the rain. Timmy thought rainbows were delicious because they looked like candy. He asked his mom if he could eat one, but she said no. + +Suddenly, Timmy slipped and fell on the wet ground. He hurt his knee and started to cry. His mom tried to heal his knee, but it still hurt. Timmy said, "I don't like the rain. It makes me hurt." His mom said, "Don't worry, Timmy. The rainbow will make you feel better." But there was no rainbow. The rain just kept falling. Timmy was sad and wet and his knee still hurt. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play in the bush near his home. He would hop around and nibble on the leaves. One day, Benny heard a loud noise. He looked up and saw a big, scary wolf coming his way. Benny felt nervous and knew he had to hurry to get away. + +Benny hopped as fast as he could, but the wolf was getting closer and closer. Suddenly, Benny saw a hole in the ground. He quickly jumped inside and hid. The wolf came by and sniffed around, but he couldn't find Benny. + +Benny felt safe and happy, but he didn't know that the hole was actually a trap. The next day, a hunter came and found Benny. Benny was caught and taken away from his home forever. Benny learned that sometimes, hurrying is not enough to escape danger. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a special key that she loved very much. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. She put her key in her pocket and started to play. But after a while, she noticed that her key was gone. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. She felt restless and sad. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, saw that she was upset and asked her what was wrong. Lily told him that she lost her key. Timmy said, "Don't worry, I'll help you find it. Let's look together." They searched and searched, but still couldn't find the key. Finally, Timmy said, "Maybe someone else found it. Let's leave a note on the bulletin board asking if anyone found a key." + +The next day, Lily went back to the park and saw a note on the bulletin board. It said, "I found a key! Please come to the lost and found to get it." Lily was so happy and grateful to Timmy for helping her. She learned that it's important to ask for help when you need it and to always be honest and kind. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved ice-cream very much. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. She wanted to find some ice-cream, but her mommy said they didn't have any. + +Lily was sad and started to cry. Suddenly, a man came up to her and said he had some ice-cream hidden in his van. Lily was so happy and went with the man to get the ice-cream. But when they got into the van, the man drove away with Lily and the ice-cream. + +Lily's mommy was very worried and called the police. They found Lily and the ice-cream, but Lily was very scared and sad. She learned that it's not safe to go with strangers, even if they have ice-cream. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dress up in different costumes and play with her toys. One day, she went to a store with her mom and saw a beautiful princess costume. She wanted it so badly but her mom said it wasn't available. + +Lily was sad and started to cry. A kind lady overheard and asked what was wrong. Lily told her about the princess costume and how she really wanted it. The lady said, "Don't worry, sometimes things we want aren't available, but there are other things we can gaze upon and enjoy." + +The lady took Lily to a nearby park and showed her the beautiful flowers and trees. Lily was amazed and forgot all about the princess costume. The lady taught Lily that sometimes we don't get what we want, but there are always other things to appreciate. From that day on, Lily learned to be grateful for what she had and to enjoy the world around her. +Once upon a time, there was a little ant named Andy. Andy had a job to do every day, which was to crawl around the garden and collect food for his family. One day, Andy met a big and friendly worm named Willy. + +"Hi there, Andy! What's your job?" asked Willy. + +"I crawl around and collect food for my family," replied Andy. + +"That sounds like a lot of work. Do you like your job?" asked Willy. + +"Yes, I do. But sometimes my job makes me feel filthy," said Andy. + +"Don't worry, Andy. You're doing a great job!" said Willy. + +From that day on, Andy felt happy and proud of his job, even if it made him feel a little filthy sometimes. And he knew that he could always count on his friend Willy to cheer him up. +Sara likes to go to the park with her mom. She likes to swing and slide and run. But her favorite thing is to pick flowers. She likes to pick yellow flowers and pink flowers and purple flowers. + +One day, she sees a big red flower on a high tree. She wants to pick it and give it to her mom. She tries to reach it, but it is too high. She asks her mom to help her, but her mom says it is not a good idea. She says the flower belongs to the tree and the bees. + +Sara is sad. She does not understand why she cannot pick the flower. She thinks it is so pretty and bright. She looks at the flower and says, "Please, can I have you?" + +Then, something amazing happens. The flower moves. It bends down and comes closer to Sara. It is not a flower, it is a bird. A big red bird with a long beak and a shiny feather. It looks at Sara and says, "Hello, little girl. Do you like me?" + +Sara is surprised and happy. She smiles and says, "Yes, I like you. You are a beautiful bird. Can I touch you?" + +The bird nods and lets Sara touch its feather. It is soft and warm. Sara says, "Thank you, bird. You are very nice. Can you be my friend?" + +The bird says, "Yes, I can be your friend. But I have to go soon. I have to fly to my home. Do you want to see it?" + +Sara says, "Yes, please. Can you take me with you?" + +The bird says, "Yes, I can. But you have to ask your mom first. And you have to hold on tight. It is a long and high ride." + +Sara runs to her mom and asks her if she can go with the bird. Her mom is surprised and scared, but she sees that the bird is gentle and friendly. She says, "OK, Sara, you can go. But be careful and come back soon." + +Sara hugs her mom and says, "Thank you, mom. I love you. I will be back soon." + +She runs back to the bird and climbs on its back. The bird says, "Hold on tight, Sara. We are going to fly high and see the world." + +Sara says, "OK, bird. I am ready. Let's go." + +The bird flaps its wings and lifts off the ground. Sara feels the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She laughs and says, "This is fun. This is the best day ever." + +The bird says, "I am glad you are happy, Sara. You are a brave and kind girl. I am happy to be your friend." + +They fly high and see the park, the houses, the cars, the trees, the clouds, the birds, the animals, the mountains, the rivers, the lakes, the fields, the flowers, and the rainbow. They see many things and learn many words. They have a wonderful time. + +The end. +Anna was very happy. Today was her birthday. She had a big cake with four candles. She had many friends to play with. She had a red balloon that she liked very much. + +She wanted to show her balloon to her best friend, Ben. She ran to him and said, "Look, Ben, I have a balloon. It is red and shiny. Do you like it?" + +Ben smiled and said, "Yes, Anna, I like your balloon. It is very pretty. Can I hold it for a moment?" + +Anna nodded and gave him her balloon. She trusted Ben. He was her best friend. He would not hurt her balloon. + +But then, a big wind came. It blew very hard. It took the balloon from Ben's hand. It flew away in the sky. Anna and Ben watched it go. They felt very sad. + +Anna started to cry. She said, "My balloon, my balloon. It is gone. I want it back." + +Ben hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Anna. It was not my fault. The wind was too strong. I could not hold it." + +Anna looked at him and said, "I know, Ben. It was not your fault. You are my best friend. You are very brave. You tried to hold it." + +Ben smiled and said, "Thank you, Anna. You are my best friend too. You are very kind. You shared your balloon with me." + +They wiped their tears and said, "Happy birthday, Anna." + +They went back to the cake and the friends. They had fun. They forgot about the balloon. They were happy. +Lily loved to splash in the water with her dog, Max. They played in the pond near their house every day. Lily threw sticks and Max fetched them. They were very happy. + +One day, Max did not want to play. He was sick. He had a fever and a sore paw. Lily was sad and worried. She hugged Max and told him she loved him. + +Lily's mom took Max to the veterinarian. The veterinarian was a nice lady who helped animals. She looked at Max and gave him some medicine. She said he had a mild infection and he would be better soon. + +Lily and her mom took Max home. They gave him water and a soft bed. Lily stayed with him and read him stories. She hoped he would feel better. + +The next day, Max wagged his tail and licked Lily's face. He was not sick anymore. He wanted to play. Lily was happy and relieved. She took Max to the pond and they splashed in the water again. They were very happy. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a poor man sitting on a bench. He has no shoes and his clothes are dirty. He looks sad. + +"Who is he?" Sara asks Tom. + +"I don't know. Maybe he has no home or family," Tom says. + +"Can we help him?" Sara says. + +"Maybe we can give him some food or water," Tom says. + +They go to their backpacks and find some crackers and a bottle of water. They walk to the bench and smile at the man. + +"Hello, sir. We have some food and water for you. Do you want some?" Sara says. + +The man looks at them with surprise and gratitude. He nods and takes the crackers and water. He eats and drinks slowly. + +"Thank you, children. You are very kind," he says. + +Sara and Tom sit next to him and talk to him. They learn his name is Ben and he used to work in a factory, but he lost his job and his home. He has no friends or family to support him. + +"That's very sad, Ben. We are sorry," Sara says. + +Tom takes Ben's hand and holds it. He feels his palm is rough and cold. + +"Don't worry, Ben. We are your friends. We will support you," Tom says. + +Ben smiles and squeezes Tom's hand. He feels a little bit of warmth and hope. + +"Thank you, children. You are very good friends," he says. +Sara was a stubborn girl. She did not like to listen to her mom or dad. She always wanted to do what she wanted to do. One day, she wanted to go to the park with her friends. But her mom said no. She said it was too late and too cold. She said Sara had to stay home and do her homework. + +Sara was very angry. She did not want to do her homework. She wanted to have fun. She decided to sneak out of the house. She put on her coat and her hat. She took her backpack and ran to the bus stop. She saw the bus coming. She waved her hand to stop it. + +But her mom saw her too. She ran after her and caught her by the arm. She pulled her back to the house. She was very mad. She said, "Sara, you are a very naughty girl. You disobeyed me and lied to me. You could have been hurt or lost. You are not going to the park. You are going to your room. And you are going to do your homework. And you are not going to watch TV or play with your toys. That is your punishment." + +Sara cried and begged. She said, "Mom, please, I'm sorry. I won't do it again. Please don't punish me. Please let me go to the park. Please let me watch TV. Please let me play with my toys." + +But her mom did not listen. She said, "No, Sara. You have to learn your lesson. You have to be a good girl. You have to listen to me and dad. You have to do your homework. You have to stay in your room. That is your punishment. And you have to accept it." + +Sara was very sad. She went to her room. She did her homework. She did not watch TV. She did not play with her toys. She did not have any fun. She wished she had listened to her mom. She wished she had not been so stubborn. She hoped her mom would forgive her. She hoped she would get another chance to go to the park. She hoped she would be a better girl. +Tom and Sue are playing in the yard. They see a big iron thing on the grass. It is brown and rusty and has a long cord. + +"What is that?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know. Let's look," Sue says. + +They go near the iron thing and touch it. It is cold and hard and has holes on one side. + +"Maybe it is a toy," Tom says. + +He picks up the iron thing and tries to swing it. But the cord gets tangled and he falls down. + +"Ow! That hurts!" Tom cries. + +Sue laughs and says, "That is not a toy, silly. That is an iron. Mom uses it to make clothes smooth. You are stupid to play with it." + +Tom feels sad and angry. He throws the iron thing at Sue. But he misses and hits the window. The window breaks and makes a loud noise. + +Mom comes out and sees the mess. She is very mad. + +"What are you doing?" Mom yells. "You broke the window and the iron. You are both in big trouble. Go to your rooms now!" + +Tom and Sue run to their rooms. They are sorry and scared. They wish they did not look at the iron thing. +Sara and her dog Spot liked to go for walks in the park. Sara always put a leash on Spot, because he liked to run and chase things. One day, Sara saw a big pond in the park. She wanted to see the fish and the ducks. She let go of Spot's leash and ran to the pond. + +"Spot, come here!" Sara called. But Spot did not listen. He saw a squirrel and ran after it. He ran so fast that he did not see the road. A car was coming and it hit Spot. Spot yelped and fell down. + +Sara heard Spot's cry and ran back to him. She saw the car drive away and Spot lying on the ground. She was very scared and sad. She hugged Spot and cried. + +A man saw what happened and came to help. He had a phone and he called a vet. He also had a blanket and he wrapped Spot in it. He told Sara that he would take Spot to the vet and that she should come with him. + +"Thank you, mister," Sara said. "I'm sorry, I was not careful. I should not have let go of Spot's leash." + +The man nodded and said, "It's okay, Sara. You made a mistake, but you can learn from it. Spot is a good dog and he loves you. He will be okay, but he might need a new leash. Can you replace his old one?" + +Sara nodded and said, "Yes, I can. I will buy him a new leash and a new toy. And I will never let go of his leash again. I love Spot and I want him to be safe." + +The man smiled and said, "That's good, Sara. You are a good girl and a good friend to Spot. I'm sure he will forgive you and be happy with you. Come on, let's go to the vet and see how he is doing." + +Sara and the man got in his car and drove to the vet. Sara hoped that Spot would be okay and that he would not be in pain. She learned a lesson that day: she should always be careful and responsible with her dog. She also learned that there are kind people who can help when things go wrong. She was grateful to the man and to the vet. She was also grateful to Spot for being her best friend. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their mom. They liked to run, swing, slide and climb. They also liked to look at the sky and see the clouds, the sun and the birds. + +"Look, mom, a big bird!" Ben said, pointing at the sky. + +"That's an airplane, Ben. It flies very high and fast. People can go inside and travel to far places," mom said. + +"Wow, can we go inside an airplane too?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe someday, Lily. But we need to order tickets first. That means we have to pay money and get a paper that says we can go on the airplane," mom said. + +"Is it safe to go on an airplane, mom?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, it is safe, Ben. The pilots know how to fly the airplane and they have a map and a radio to help them. They also have seat belts and life jackets for the people inside. And the airplane has wings and engines that make it stay in the sky," mom said. + +"I want to be a pilot when I grow up, mom. Then I can fly in the sky and see everything," Ben said. + +"I want to be a pilot too, mom. Then I can fly with Ben and see everything," Lily said. + +Mom smiled and hugged them. "You can be anything you want, my loves. But for now, let's enjoy the park and the sky. Maybe we can order some ice cream later. How does that sound?" she said. + +"Yay, ice cream!" Lily and Ben said. They ran to the ice cream truck and ordered their favorite flavors. They ate their ice cream and watched the sky. They felt happy and safe. +Lily liked to draw with her crayons. She drew flowers, trees, animals and people. She wanted to improve her drawings and make them look more real. She asked her mom to help her. + +Mom showed Lily how to use different colors, shapes and lines. She taught her how to draw shadows, details and backgrounds. Lily learned a lot from her mom and practiced every day. She improved her drawings and was very happy. + +One day, Lily went to school and saw a group of kids drawing on a big paper. They were making a picture of the park. Lily wanted to join them and show them what she learned. She asked them if she could draw with them. + +But the group of kids did not want Lily to draw with them. They said she was too little and did not know how to draw well. They said they were the best drawers in the class and did not need her help. They were very mean and lazy. They did not want to improve their drawings or learn new things. + +Lily felt sad and angry. She did not want to be friends with them. She decided to draw her own picture of the park on another paper. She used all the colors, shapes and lines that her mom taught her. She drew shadows, details and backgrounds. She made her picture look very real and beautiful. + +When the teacher saw Lily's picture, she was very impressed. She praised Lily for her hard work and creativity. She showed Lily's picture to the whole class and asked them to learn from her. The group of kids who did not let Lily draw with them felt ashamed and sorry. They realized they were wrong and lazy. They apologized to Lily and asked her to teach them how to improve their drawings. Lily forgave them and agreed to help them. She made new friends and had fun drawing with them. +Lily and Max were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a doll and Max had a car. They were having fun until Max saw Lily's doll and wanted it. + +"Give me your doll!" Max said to Lily. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said to Max. + +Max tried to grab the doll from Lily, but Lily held it tight. They both pulled and tugged, but neither of them would let go. They started to yell and scream. + +"Stop it, you two!" Mom said, coming into the living room. "What's going on here?" + +"Max wants my doll!" Lily said. + +"But I want it!" Max said. + +Mom looked at them and shook her head. "You can't have Lily's doll, Max. It's hers. You have your own car. Why don't you play with that?" + +Max didn't like Mom's answer. He threw his car on the floor and stomped his feet. He was having a fit. He cried and cried, hoping Mom would change her mind. + +But Mom didn't change her mind. She picked up Max and carried him to his room. "You need a time-out, Max. You can't take things that don't belong to you. And you can't throw a fit when you don't get your way. You need to calm down and say sorry to Lily." + +Max didn't want to calm down or say sorry. He wanted the doll. He cried some more in his room, feeling angry and sad. + +Meanwhile, Lily was still in the living room with her doll. She felt sorry for Max, but she also felt happy that Mom defended her. She hugged her doll and smiled. + +"Mom, can I have a treat?" Lily asked. + +Mom smiled back at Lily. "Sure, sweetie. You can have a treat. You were very good and shared your toys. How about a cookie?" + +Lily nodded and clapped her hands. She loved cookies. She followed Mom to the kitchen and got a cookie. She took a bite and said, "Thank you, Mom. You're the best." + +Mom hugged Lily and said, "You're welcome, Lily. You're the best, too." +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play together. Today, they want to bake a cake. They ask Lily's mom for help. + +"Mom, can we bake a cake?" Lily says. + +"Sure, what kind of cake do you want to make?" Mom says. + +"An orange cake!" Tom says. + +"An orange cake? That sounds yummy. Do you have oranges?" Mom says. + +"Yes, we have oranges in the fridge. Can we use them?" Lily says. + +"Of course, you can. Let me get them for you. And some eggs, and flour, and sugar, and butter. You will need these too." Mom says. + +Mom gives them a big bowl and a spoon. She shows them how to peel and squeeze the oranges. She helps them crack the eggs and measure the flour and sugar. She lets them stir the butter until it is soft. + +"Now, you can mix everything together. Be careful, don't spill it." Mom says. + +Lily and Tom take turns to mix the batter. They have fun. They pour the batter into a cake pan. Mom puts it in the oven. + +"How long do we have to wait?" Tom says. + +"About half an hour. Then we can check if it is done." Mom says. + +Lily and Tom play with their toys while they wait. They smell the cake. It smells good. + +"Is it ready?" Lily says. + +"Let's see. I have a toothpick. I will poke the cake. If it comes out clean, it is ready." Mom says. + +Mom opens the oven. She pokes the cake. The toothpick comes out clean. + +"Yay, it is ready!" Tom says. + +Mom takes out the cake. She lets it cool down. She cuts a slice for Lily and Tom. + +"Here you go. Enjoy your orange cake." Mom says. + +Lily and Tom take a bite. They smile. + +"Mmm, it is delicious. Thank you, Mom." Lily says. + +"Thank you, Mom. You are the best." Tom says. + +They hug Mom. They share the cake. They are happy. +Tom and Lily were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. They had a big bowl, a spoon, some flour, some water and some salt. They poured everything in the bowl and started to stir. + +"Stir, stir, stir," they sang. "We are making a cake for Mom and Dad." + +They stirred very hard and fast. The flour and water became a sticky dough. They smiled and laughed. + +But then they heard a loud beep. They looked around and saw a red light on the wall. It was the smoke alarm. It was beeping because they had forgotten to turn off the oven. There was a pan with a battery inside. They had put it there to see what would happen. + +"Oh no!" Tom said. "The battery is making smoke. We have to get it out." + +He ran to the oven and opened the door. But the pan was very hot. He burned his hand and dropped the pan. The battery fell out and rolled on the floor. + +"Ouch!" Tom cried. "That hurts!" + +Lily ran to him and hugged him. She was scared and sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Tom," she said. "It was my idea to put the battery in the oven. I wanted to see if it would make sparks." + +Tom hugged her back. He was not angry. He was glad she was with him. + +"It's okay, Lily," he said. "We made a mistake. But we can fix it. Let's get some ice for my hand and turn off the alarm." + +They did what Tom said. They got some ice from the freezer and wrapped it around Tom's hand. They pushed the button on the alarm and made it stop beeping. They picked up the battery and the pan and threw them in the trash. + +They felt better. They looked at each other and smiled. + +"We are still chefs," Lily said. "But maybe we should not use batteries in our recipes." + +Tom nodded. He agreed. + +"Maybe we should just use flour and water and salt," he said. "And maybe some sugar and eggs and butter and chocolate." + +They laughed. They decided to make a new cake. A real cake. A delicious cake. A cake for Mom and Dad. + +They went back to the bowl and the spoon. They stirred and stirred and stirred. + +"Stir, stir, stir," they sang. "We are making a cake for Mom and Dad." + +They were happy. They were peaceful. They were friends. +Sam and Lily liked to play with their boat in the bathtub. They made the boat go fast and slow, and splash water everywhere. They pretended the boat was a pirate ship, and they were the captains. + +One day, Sam found a new toy in his room. It was a big, shiny car that made noises and lights. He wanted to play with it right away. He ran to the bathroom with the car, and saw Lily with the boat. + +"Look at my car, Lily! It is better than your boat!" Sam said. He put the car in the bathtub, and pushed the boat away. + +"No, Sam! The car is too big and loud for the bathtub! It will break the boat!" Lily said. She tried to grab the boat, but it was too far. She saw the car hit the boat with its wheels, and make a crack. + +"Stop, Sam! You are hurting the boat!" Lily cried. She reached for the boat, but it was too late. The boat broke in half, and sank in the water. Lily felt very sad. She loved the boat. It was delicate and pretty. + +Sam did not care. He laughed and rubbed his car. He liked the noises and lights. He did not see Lily's tears. He did not say sorry. He was a bad brother. +Sam and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a big box in the basement. The box has many wires and lights. Sam and Mia are curious. + +"What is this?" Sam asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a network," Mia says. + +"A network? What is a network?" Sam says. + +Mia shrugs. "I heard Mom say it. She said it is something that connects things. Like phones and computers." + +Sam and Mia want to see how the network works. They touch the wires and the lights. They hear a beep and a buzz. The network makes funny sounds. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Sam says. + +"Let's touch more!" Mia says. + +They touch more wires and lights. They make the network louder and brighter. They laugh and giggle. + +But then, they hear a voice. It is Mom. She sounds angry. + +"Sam! Mia! What are you doing? Stop touching the network! You are making a mess!" + +Sam and Mia stop touching the network. They look at Mom. She is holding a phone. She looks worried. + +"Sorry, Mom," Sam says. + +"Sorry, Mom," Mia says. + +Mom sighs. She puts down the phone. She hugs Sam and Mia. + +"It's okay. I know you were curious. But the network is not a toy. It is important. It helps me work. And you made it go crazy. You almost broke it." + +Sam and Mia feel bad. They did not mean to make Mom mad. They did not know the network was important. + +"We are sorry, Mom. We won't touch the network again," Sam says. + +"We won't touch the network again," Mia says. + +Mom smiles. She kisses Sam and Mia. + +"Thank you. I love you. But now, you have to go upstairs. You have to play with something else. And please, be careful." + +Sam and Mia nod. They take their toys and books. They go upstairs. They decide to play with something else. Something that is not a network. Something that is not important. Something that is lazy. Like a cat. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig and plant seeds. They had a small patch of corn that they watered every day. They were very proud of their corn. + +One day, they saw a big bird flying over their corn. It was a crow. The crow was hungry and wanted to eat the corn. It landed on the patch and started to peck at the ears. Tom and Lily were scared and angry. They shouted at the crow. + +"Go away, crow! This is our corn! You are bad and mean!" they said. + +But the crow did not listen. It kept pecking and tearing the corn. Tom and Lily felt helpless. They did not know how to stop the crow. They ran to the house and looked for their mom. + +"Mom, mom, help us! There is a crow in our corn! It is eating our corn!" they cried. + +Mom heard them and came out. She saw the crow and the damaged corn. She felt sorry for Tom and Lily. She picked up a broom and waved it at the crow. + +"Shoo, shoo, crow! Leave the corn alone! This is not your food!" she said. + +The crow saw the broom and got scared. It flew away with a loud caw. Mom hugged Tom and Lily and comforted them. + +"Don't worry, my loves. The crow is gone now. We can still save some of the corn. Let's wash it and cook it for dinner. It will be yummy and sweet," she said. + +Tom and Lily smiled and nodded. They helped mom wash the corn and put it in a pot. They were happy to have mom and corn. They thanked mom and said sorry for the crow. Mom kissed them and said it was not their fault. They ate the corn and enjoyed it. They forgot about the crow and the bad day. They had a good night. +Ben and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Ben had a lion toy and Lily had a zebra toy. + +"Roar!" Ben said, making his lion toy jump at Lily's zebra toy. "I am a big and hungry lion and I will eat you!" + +"No, no, no!" Lily said, moving her zebra toy away. "You are a mean and scary lion and you cannot eat me!" + +"Yes, I can!" Ben said, chasing Lily's zebra toy with his lion toy. "You are a tasty and weak zebra and you have no chance!" + +Lily did not like Ben's game. She felt afraid and angry. She did not want her zebra toy to be eaten by Ben's lion toy. She thought Ben was being a bully and a threat. + +"Stop it, Ben!" Lily said, holding her zebra toy close to her chest. "You are not a real lion and this is not a real zebra. They are just toys and we are just friends. You are hurting my feelings and making me sad!" + +Ben stopped and looked at Lily. He saw that she had tears in her eyes and a frown on her face. He felt sorry and ashamed. He did not want to hurt Lily's feelings or make her sad. He wanted to be a good friend and have fun. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Ben said, putting his lion toy down. "I was just playing and I did not mean to scare you or make you sad. You are right, they are just toys and we are just friends. Can we play something else?" + +Lily wiped her tears and smiled. She forgave Ben and hugged him. She was glad that he was sorry and that he wanted to play something else. + +"Okay, Ben," Lily said, picking up her zebra toy. "We can play something else. How about we pretend to be farmers and these are our animals?" + +"Okay, Lily," Ben said, picking up his lion toy. "We can pretend to be farmers and these are our animals. But can my lion be a friendly lion who does not eat zebras?" + +"Sure, Ben," Lily said, nodding. "Your lion can be a friendly lion who does not eat zebras. And my zebra can be a brave zebra who does not run away from lions." + +They laughed and played together, pretending to be farmers and animals. They forgot about their fight and their fear. They were happy and friends again. +Lily was shy. She did not like to talk to new people. She liked to stay in her room and play with her dolls. She had a pink bathrobe that she wore every night. It was soft and warm and made her feel safe. + +One day, her mom said they had to go to grandma's house. Lily did not want to go. She did not know grandma very well. She was afraid grandma would ask her many questions and make her feel nervous. She packed her bathrobe in her bag and hoped she could wear it at grandma's house. + +When they got to grandma's house, Lily saw a big dog in the yard. It was brown and fluffy and had a friendly face. Lily liked dogs, but she was shy. She hid behind her mom and peeked at the dog. The dog saw her and wagged its tail. It came closer and sniffed her hand. Lily felt scared and pulled her hand away. + +"Hello, Lily," grandma said. "This is Rufus. He is my dog. He is very nice and gentle. He likes to play and cuddle. Do you want to pet him?" + +Lily shook her head. She did not want to pet the dog. She wanted to go inside and put on her bathrobe. + +"Maybe later," mom said. "Let's go inside and have some cookies." + +They went inside and grandma showed them their room. Lily saw a big bed with a quilt and a pillow. She saw her bag on the floor. She opened it and took out her bathrobe. She put it on and felt better. + +She heard a knock on the door. It was Rufus. He had followed them inside. He looked at Lily with his big eyes and wagged his tail. He wanted to be friends. + +Lily looked at Rufus. He looked nice and gentle. He looked like he wanted to play and cuddle. Maybe he was shy too. + +Lily reached out her hand and touched his fur. It was soft and warm. Rufus licked her hand and made a happy sound. Lily smiled and hugged him. She felt safe. + +She had met a new friend. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big hill. They want to go up the hill and see what is on the other side. + +"Let's go, Tom!" Sam says. "Maybe we can find something fun!" + +"OK, Sam!" Tom says. "But we have to be careful. Mom and Dad said we should not go too far." + +They start to climb the hill. It is hard and slow. They have to use their hands and feet. They are tired and thirsty. But they do not stop. They want to see what is on the other side. + +They reach the top of the hill. They look around. They see a big lake. It is blue and shiny. It has ducks and fish. They also see a big sign. It says: "No swimming. Danger." + +"Wow, look at the lake, Tom!" Sam says. "It is so pretty! Can we go swimming?" + +"No, Sam!" Tom says. "Can you not read the sign? It says no swimming. It is danger. Maybe there are sharks or crocodiles in the lake. We should not go near it." + +"But I want to swim, Tom!" Sam says. "I do not believe there are sharks or crocodiles in the lake. They are only in books and movies. The lake is safe and fun. Come on, Tom. Do not be scared." + +Sam runs to the lake. He takes off his shoes and socks. He jumps into the water. He splashes and laughs. He does not listen to Tom. + +"Sam, come back!" Tom says. "You are in trouble! You are not supposed to swim in the lake. It is danger. Mom and Dad will be mad at you. Please, Sam, come back!" + +But Sam does not come back. He swims further and further. He does not see the big shadow under the water. He does not hear the loud roar. He does not feel the sharp teeth. He only feels a big pain. Then he feels nothing. + +Tom sees what happens. He screams and cries. He runs away from the lake. He runs back to the park. He runs back to Mom and Dad. He tells them what happened. They are sad and angry. They hug Tom and take him home. + +They never see Sam again. +Tom and Anna like to play in the yard. They find many things in the junk pile. They find cans, boxes, wires, and toys. They make a fort with the junk. They sign to each other with their hands. They have a secret code. + +One day, they see a new thing in the junk pile. It is a big sign. It has many colors and letters. They do not know what it says. They think it is pretty. They want to put it in their fort. + +They try to lift the sign, but it is too heavy. They need help. They see their mom in the kitchen. They run to her and sign with their hands. They point to the sign and the fort. They make faces to show they want the sign. + +Their mom smiles. She is thoughtful. She knows they like to play with the junk. She puts on her gloves and goes to the yard. She helps them carry the sign to their fort. She tells them the sign says "Happy Birthday". She says it is a surprise for them. She says they are twins and today is their birthday. + +Tom and Anna are happy. They hug their mom and thank her. They sign "I love you" with their hands. They go to their fort and decorate it with the sign. They have a birthday party with the junk. They have fun. They are happy. +One day, a little dog named Spot was very bored. He wanted to play with his friends, but they were all busy. Spot saw a big farm with many animals. He thought maybe he could find some fun there. + +Spot ran to the farm and jumped over the fence. He saw a cow, a pig, a sheep and a chicken. He barked at them and chased them around. The animals were scared and angry. They did not like Spot. They said, "Go away, you are not welcome here!" + +Spot did not listen. He thought it was a game. He ran after the chicken and tried to catch it. The chicken ran into a coop and lay down on some eggs. Spot followed the chicken and tried to take the eggs. The chicken pecked at Spot and made a loud noise. + +The farmer heard the noise and came to the coop. He saw Spot with the eggs and the chicken. He was very mad. He grabbed Spot and put him in a cage. He said, "You are a bad dog, you are not welcome here!" + +Spot was sad and sorry. He realized he had been rude and mean. He wished he had been nice and friendly. He wished he had asked the animals to play with him. He wished he had left the chicken and the eggs alone. + +The next day, the farmer came to the cage. He saw Spot looking sad and quiet. He said, "Do you want to go home, dog?" Spot nodded and wagged his tail. He said, "Yes, please, I want to go home. I am sorry for what I did. I will not do it again." + +The farmer opened the cage and let Spot out. He said, "You can go home, but you have to promise me something. You have to promise me that you will be nice and friendly to the animals on the farm. You have to promise me that you will not bother them or hurt them. You have to promise me that you will be welcome here." + +Spot promised the farmer. He said, "I promise, I promise, I promise. I will be nice and friendly. I will not bother or hurt. I will be welcome here." + +The farmer smiled and said, "Good dog, good dog. You can come back anytime, but only if you are good." He gave Spot a pat and a treat. He said, "Now go home and be good." + +Spot ran home and found his friends. He told them what had happened. He said, "I learned a lesson today. I learned that being rude and mean is not fun. I learned that being nice and friendly is better. I learned that being welcome is a good thing." + +His friends were happy and proud of him. They said, "You are a smart dog, Spot. You are a good dog, Spot. You are welcome here." + +Spot was happy and grateful. He said, "Thank you, thank you, thank you. You are my best friends. You are welcome here too." + +They all played together and had fun. They were alert and careful not to cause trouble. They were nice and friendly to everyone. They were welcome everywhere. +Tom and Mia are brother and sister. They like to play in the dark with their flashlight. They make funny shapes on the wall with the light. They laugh and have fun. + +But one night, they hear a loud noise outside. They are scared. They hide under the blanket with their flashlight. They see a big shadow on the window. It looks like a monster. + +"Who is that?" Tom whispers. + +"I don't know," Mia whispers back. + +They hear the monster growl. It sounds angry. It wants to eat them. + +"Go away, monster!" Tom shouts. + +He throws the flashlight at the window. The flashlight breaks. The light goes out. The room is dark. + +The monster roars. It breaks the window. It comes inside. + +Tom and Mia scream. They hug each other. + +But then, they hear another voice. It is their dad. + +"Hey, what's going on here?" he says. + +He turns on the light. He sees Tom and Mia. He sees the broken window. He sees the monster. + +It is not a monster. It is a big dog. It has a flashlight in its mouth. It is wagging its tail. + +"Sorry, kids," dad says. "This is my friend's dog. He escaped from his yard. He must have smelled your flashlight. He likes to eat flashlights." + +Tom and Mia are confused. They are relieved. They are not scared anymore. + +They pet the dog. The dog licks them. He is not angry. He is friendly. + +Dad laughs. He hugs them. He says he will fix the window. + +He says he will buy them a new flashlight. + +He says he will not let the dog eat it. +Lily was very happy. It was her birthday. She had a big cake with four candles. She had many friends to play with. She had many gifts to open. + +But there was one gift that was very special. It was from her grandma. Grandma said, "Lily, this gift is for you to choose. You can have one of these two things. A new doll or a new book. Which one do you want?" + +Lily looked at the doll and the book. She liked both of them. She wanted both of them. But she could only have one. She did not know what to do. She felt sad. + +She looked at grandma. Grandma smiled and said, "Lily, you are a brave girl. You can make a good choice. Think about what you like more. Think about what you can do with it. Think about what makes you happy." + +Lily thought hard. She liked the doll. She could hug it and dress it and pretend with it. But she also liked the book. She could look at the pictures and learn new words and stories. She could read it with grandma and mom and dad. + +She made up her mind. She said, "Grandma, thank you for the gift. I choose the book. I like the book more. I can read it with you and learn new things. I can share it with my friends. I can keep it for a long time." + +Grandma hugged her and said, "Lily, you are a very smart and brave girl. I am proud of you. I am happy that you like the book. I hope you enjoy it. Happy birthday, my dear." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, grandma. I love you. And I love the book. It is the best gift ever." +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in the woods. They had a big pine tree that they called their fort. They would spend hours there, making up games and stories. + +One day, they saw a new boy in the woods. He had a red bike and a mean face. He rode up to their pine tree and said, "This is my fort now. Go away." + +Lily and Ben were scared and angry. They said, "No, this is our fort. We found it first. You go away." + +The new boy was careless. He did not care about the pine tree or the twins. He kicked the tree and broke some branches. He threw rocks and dirt at Lily and Ben. He laughed and said, "I can do whatever I want. You can't stop me." + +Lily and Ben ran away, crying. They felt sad and hurt. They did not know what to do. + +They found their mom and told her what happened. She hugged them and said, "I'm sorry, my loves. That boy was very rude and mean. He should not have done that. Let's go back to the woods and see if we can fix your fort." + +They went back to the woods with their mom. They saw the new boy still there, but he was not laughing anymore. He was crying and holding his arm. He had fallen off his bike and hurt himself. + +Lily and Ben felt sorry for him. They said, "Are you okay? Do you need help?" + +The new boy looked at them and said, "I'm sorry. I was wrong. I was just lonely and bored. I wanted to play with you, but I didn't know how to ask. I was stupid and careless. Can you forgive me?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They said, "We forgive you. We can be friends, if you want. But you have to be nice and careful with our pine tree. It's our fort, but we can share it with you." + +The new boy smiled and said, "Thank you. I would like that. Can you help me with my bike?" + +They helped him with his bike and took him to their mom. She bandaged his arm and gave him a cookie. They all went to the pine tree and played together. They had fun and learned to get along. They spent the rest of the day as friends. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. They saw a big tire on the grass. It was round and black and had a hole in the middle. + +"Let's play with the tire!" Ben said. He ran to the tire and tried to lift it. It was too heavy for him. He pushed it instead. It rolled a little bit. + +"Can I help?" Lily asked. She ran to the tire too. She pushed it with Ben. It rolled a little more. + +They pushed the tire to the hill. They put the tire on the top of the hill. They looked at each other and smiled. + +"Ready?" Ben asked. + +"Ready!" Lily said. + +They jumped into the hole of the tire. They squeezed each other. They felt the tire move. It rolled down the hill. It went fast and bumpy. They laughed and screamed. They felt the wind and the sun. They had fun. + +The tire stopped at the bottom of the hill. Ben and Lily got out of the tire. They were dizzy and happy. They hugged each other. + +"That was funny!" Ben said. + +"That was funny!" Lily said. + +They ran to the tire again. They wanted to do it again. They pushed the tire to the hill. They played with the tire until they were tired. They had a good day. +Sara was scared. She had to go to the hospital for an operation. She did not like the hospital. It was big and noisy and smelled funny. She did not want to leave her mom and dad. + +"Don't worry, Sara," her mom said. "The doctor will help you. He will make you feel better. The operation will not hurt. You will sleep and not feel anything." + +"But what if I wake up?" Sara asked. "What if I miss you?" + +Her dad hugged her. "You won't wake up, sweetie. The doctor will give you some medicine to make you sleep. And we will be right here when you open your eyes. We will never leave you. We love you so much." + +Sara nodded. She tried to be brave. She remembered the last time she had an operation. She was very little. She had a bad ear. The doctor fixed it. She did not hurt. She got a sticker and a balloon. She smiled. + +"Okay," she said. "I will go with the doctor. But can I have a sticker and a balloon again?" + +"Of course you can," her mom said. "And a hug and a kiss too." + +Sara hugged and kissed her mom and dad. She followed the doctor to the room. She saw a bed and some machines. She felt nervous. But she remembered her mom and dad. They loved her. They would wait for her. She closed her eyes. She slept. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big kite in the sky. It was red and blue and yellow. It flew high and fast in the wind. + +"Wow, look at the kite!" Lily said. "I wonder who is flying it." + +"Me too," Ben said. "Let's go and see." + +They ran to the other side of the park. They saw a boy holding a string. He was smiling and watching the kite. + +"Hello," Lily said. "Can we see your kite?" + +The boy nodded. He let them hold the string. They felt the kite pull and tug. + +"This is fun," Ben said. "Can we fly it too?" + +The boy shook his head. He took the string back. He said, "No, this is my kite. I don't want to share." + +Lily and Ben were upset. They wanted to fly the kite too. They thought the boy was mean. + +They walked away. They saw a girl with a ball. She was bouncing it and catching it. + +"Hello," Ben said. "Can we play with your ball?" + +The girl smiled. She said, "Sure, you can. I like to share." + +She gave them the ball. They took turns bouncing it and catching it. They had fun. + +The girl said, "Sharing is nice. It makes everyone happy." + +Lily and Ben agreed. They thanked the girl. They said, "You are very kind. We like you." + +They looked at the boy with the kite. He was alone. He looked bored and sad. + +They felt sorry for him. They said, "Maybe he will learn to share too. Then he will have more friends." + +The moral of the story is: Sharing is nice. It makes everyone happy. +Tom and Lily were playing in the yard. They saw a shiny penny on the grass. Tom ran to get it, but Lily was faster. She picked up the penny and held it in her hand. + +"Look, I found a penny!" Lily said. "It is mine!" + +"No, it is mine!" Tom said. "You are not fair!" + +They started to pull the penny from each other. They did not see the hairy spider that was crawling on the penny. The spider was angry. It bit the penny with its fangs. + +Suddenly, Tom and Lily felt a strange feeling. They looked at each other and screamed. They were shrinking! The penny was getting bigger and bigger. The spider was getting bigger and bigger too. It looked at them with its eight eyes. + +"Help!" Tom and Lily shouted. "The spider is going to eat us!" + +They dropped the penny and ran away. They were so small that they could hide under a leaf. They hoped that someone would find them and make them big again. They learned that fighting over a penny was not worth it. They wished they had shared it instead. +Sam likes to whistle. He can make loud and soft sounds with his mouth. He whistles when he plays, when he eats, and when he goes to bed. He thinks whistling is easy and fun. + +One day, Sam sees a big chair in the living room. It is red and soft and has four legs. Sam wants to sit on the chair and whistle. He climbs on the chair and makes a loud whistle. He feels happy. + +But then, he hears a voice. It is Mom. She says, "Sam, what are you doing? That is not your chair. That is Grandma's chair. She is coming to visit us today. You have to be careful with her chair. It is old and special." + +Sam feels sad. He did not know that the chair was Grandma's. He likes Grandma. He does not want to hurt her chair. He says, "Sorry, Mom. I did not know. I just wanted to whistle on the chair. I like whistling. It is easy and fun." + +Mom smiles. She says, "I know, Sam. Whistling is easy and fun. But you have to be respectful of other people's things. You can whistle on your own chair, or on the floor, or on the couch. But not on Grandma's chair. OK?" + +Sam nods. He says, "OK, Mom. I will whistle on my own chair. Can I whistle for Grandma when she comes?" + +Mom says, "Yes, Sam. You can whistle for Grandma when she comes. I am sure she will love to hear you whistle. She likes whistling too. She taught me how to whistle when I was little. Maybe she can teach you some new sounds." + +Sam feels happy again. He jumps off the chair and runs to his own chair. He whistles a happy tune. He can't wait to see Grandma and whistle with her. He thinks whistling is easy and fun. And so is Grandma. +Lily and Max were playing in the park. They liked to run and slide and swing. They also liked to look for shiny things in the grass. Sometimes they found coins or buttons or beads. + +One day, they saw something very shiny under a tree. It was a diamond! It was big and bright and sparkly. Lily and Max were very happy. They wanted to keep the diamond and show it to their mom and dad. + +But then they heard a loud noise. It was a car. It was speeding on the road. It was coming closer and closer to the park. The car was black and had a red light on top. Lily and Max were anxious. They knew the car was bad. They had seen it on TV. It was a car that chased bad people. + +"Quick, Max, hide the diamond!" Lily said. "The car might want it!" + +Max nodded. He looked around for a good place to hide the diamond. He saw a hole in the ground. It was near the slide. He ran to the hole and put the diamond inside. He covered it with some dirt and leaves. + +Lily followed him. They held hands and ran to the other side of the park. They hoped the car would not see them or the diamond. + +The car stopped near the tree. A man got out. He had a hat and a coat and a bag. He looked angry and scared. He had stolen the diamond from a store. He had put it under the tree when he saw the police. He wanted to get it back. + +He looked under the tree. He did not see the diamond. He looked around. He saw the hole near the slide. He ran to the hole and dug with his hands. He found the diamond. He smiled and put it in his bag. + +But then he heard another noise. It was another car. It was also speeding on the road. It was also coming closer and closer to the park. The car was white and had a blue light on top. It was a car that caught bad people. It was a police car. + +The man was anxious. He knew the car was good. He had seen it on TV. It was a car that chased him. + +"Stop, thief!" a voice said. It was a policeman. He got out of the car. He had a hat and a coat and a badge. He looked brave and strong. He had followed the man from the store. He wanted to get the diamond back. + +The man tried to run away. But he was too slow. The policeman caught him. He took the bag and the diamond. He put the man in the car. + +Lily and Max watched from behind a bush. They were sad and scared. They had lost the diamond. They had seen the man and the policeman. They did not understand what was happening. + +But then the policeman saw them. He smiled and waved. He walked to them. He had the bag and the diamond. + +"Hello, kids," he said. "Are you OK?" + +Lily and Max nodded. They were shy and quiet. + +"I'm sorry you had to see that," he said. "That man was very bad. He took this diamond from a store. It does not belong to him. It belongs to someone else." + +He showed them the diamond. It was still big and bright and sparkly. + +"Wow," Lily and Max said. + +"Do you like it?" he asked. + +Lily and Max nodded. They liked it very much. + +"Well, you know what?" he said. "You helped me catch the bad man. You hid the diamond very well. You were very smart and brave. You deserve a reward." + +He took out two smaller diamonds from his bag. They were also shiny and sparkly. But they were not as big as the other one. + +"Here, these are for you," he said. "They are real diamonds. You can keep them and show them to your mom and dad. They will be very proud of you." + +He gave them the diamonds. Lily and Max were very happy. They thanked the policeman. They hugged him. + +The policeman hugged them back. He was happy too. He had done his job. He had got the diamond back. He had made two new friends. + +He got in his car and drove away. He waved to Lily and Max. They waved back. + +Lily and Max ran to their mom and dad. They showed them the diamonds. They told them the story. + +Their mom and dad were very surprised and proud. They hugged and kissed them. They said they were very lucky and brave. + +Lily and Max smiled. They were lucky and brave. They had found a diamond. They had helped a policeman. They had had an adventure. They were happy. +Sara and Ben liked to play in the woods behind their house. They liked to look for bugs and flowers and rocks. One day, they found a big log that crossed a creek. The creek was not deep, but it was cold and fast. + +"Let's walk on the log!" Sara said. "It will be fun!" + +"OK!" Ben said. He followed Sara to the log. They held hands and stepped on the log. The log was wet and slippery. They had to be careful. + +They were almost at the other side when they heard a loud crack. The log split in two! Sara and Ben fell into the creek. They were wet and cold and scared. They cried for help. + +Their mom heard them and ran to the creek. She saw them in the water and pulled them out. She hugged them and wrapped them in towels. She took them back to the house. + +"You are OK, my loves," she said. "But you should not play on the log. It was old and weak. It could have hurt you." + +Sara and Ben nodded. They were sorry and thankful. They were also uncomfortable. They wanted to change their clothes and drink some hot cocoa. They learned their lesson. They would not play on the log again. +Anna loved strawberries. They were red and sweet and juicy. She liked to pick them from the garden with her mom. One day, she saw a big basket of strawberries on the table. She wanted to eat them all. + +She climbed on a chair and reached for the basket. But she was clumsy and she slipped. The basket fell down and the strawberries rolled everywhere. Anna was scared and sad. She started to cry. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what happened. She saw Anna and the strawberries on the floor. She was not angry. She hugged Anna and said, "It's okay, my love. Accidents happen. Do you remember when I dropped the eggs last week? We cleaned up and made a cake. We can do the same with the strawberries. Let's make some jam." + +Anna smiled and nodded. She said, "I remember, mom. You are the best. I'm sorry for the mess." Mom said, "Don't be sorry. Let's have some fun. Can you help me wash the strawberries?" Anna said, "Yes, mom. I can help. I love you." Mom said, "I love you too, my sweet strawberry." They laughed and went to the kitchen. +Lily and Ben were excited to play with their new toy car. It was big and red and had four wheels. They pushed it around the floor and made vroom noises. + +"Look, Lily, I can make it go fast!" Ben said. He pushed the car hard and it zoomed across the room. But then it hit the wall and one of the wheels came off. + +"Oh no, Ben, you broke the car!" Lily cried. She picked up the wheel and saw that it had a small hole in it. "How can we fix it?" + +Ben thought for a moment. He looked around and saw a roll of tape on the table. He had an idea. "Maybe we can use the tape to stick the wheel back on. Let me try." + +He took the tape and tore off a piece. He wrapped it around the hole and the wheel. He pressed it hard to make it stick. Then he put the wheel back on the car and spun it. It worked! + +"Look, Lily, I fixed the car!" Ben said. He showed her the wheel and the tape. "It's only a little bit smaller than before. Maybe an inch smaller. But it still works!" + +Lily smiled and hugged Ben. "You're so smart, Ben! Thank you for fixing the car. Now we can play again!" + +They pushed the car around the floor and made vroom noises. They were happy and excited. They loved their new toy car. +Lila and Ben were playing with a big red ball in the park. They liked to bounce the ball to each other and catch it. Sometimes they bounced it very high and it went over the fence. Then they had to run and get it back. + +One day, they saw a man with a big axe near the fence. He was cutting down a tree. He looked angry and mean. Lila and Ben were scared of him. They decided to bounce the ball away from the fence, so he would not see them. + +But the ball was too bouncy. It bounced over the fence again, right next to the man with the axe. Lila and Ben heard him shout, "Hey, who threw this ball at me? I'll chop it up!" + +Lila and Ben wanted their ball back, but they did not want to go near the man with the axe. They hid behind a bush and whispered to each other. + +"What should we do?" Lila asked. + +"I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe we can wait until he goes away." + +But the man with the axe did not go away. He picked up the ball and raised his axe. He was about to chop the ball in half. + +Lila and Ben felt very sad. They loved their ball. They wished they had not bounced it so high. They wished the man with the axe was not so angry and mean. + +Then they heard another voice. It was a woman with a basket of flowers. She was walking by the fence. She saw the man with the axe and the ball. + +"Excuse me, sir," she said. "Is that your ball?" + +The man with the axe looked at her. He lowered his axe. He said, "No, it's not. Some kids threw it at me. I was going to chop it up." + +The woman with the basket of flowers smiled. She said, "That's not very nice, sir. Maybe the kids made a mistake. Maybe they just wanted to play with their ball. Maybe you can give it back to them. They might be very happy and thankful." + +The man with the axe thought for a moment. He looked at the ball. He looked at the woman with the basket of flowers. He said, "Maybe you're right. Maybe I was too angry and mean. Maybe I can be more thoughtful and kind." + +He gave the ball to the woman with the basket of flowers. She thanked him and walked to the bush. She saw Lila and Ben hiding there. She said, "Hello, kids. Is this your ball?" + +Lila and Ben nodded. They came out of the bush. They said, "Yes, it is. Thank you for getting it back for us. We're sorry we bounced it over the fence. We didn't mean to hit the man with the axe." + +The woman with the basket of flowers said, "That's okay, kids. I'm sure it was an accident. The man with the axe said he was sorry too. He said he was going to be more thoughtful and kind. He said he was going to plant some flowers instead of cutting down trees." + +Lila and Ben smiled. They said, "That's good. We like flowers. We like trees. We like our ball. And we like you. You're very thoughtful and kind." + +The woman with the basket of flowers hugged them. She said, "You're very thoughtful and kind too, kids. And you're very brave. Now go and have fun with your ball. But be careful not to bounce it too high." + +Lila and Ben thanked her again. They took their ball and bounced it to each other. They were very happy. They had their ball back. They had a new friend. And they had learned a lesson. They decided to be more thoughtful and kind to everyone. Even to the man with the axe. +Tom and Lily are friends who like to play with toys. One day, they find a big toy that looks like a tube with a glass at the end. They ask their mom what it is. She says it is a microscope. It can make small things look big. + +Tom and Lily want to try the microscope. They look for small things to put under the glass. They find a leaf, a feather, a coin, and a hair. They take turns to look at them. They see many colors and shapes that they did not see before. + +They are having fun until they find a bug. It is black and has many legs. Tom thinks it is cool and puts it under the glass. Lily thinks it is gross and does not want to look at it. She says, "Tom, separate the bug from the other things. I don't like it." + +Tom says, "No, Lily, the bug is interesting. Look, it has eyes and a mouth. And it is moving. It is alive." + +Lily says, "No, Tom, the bug is scary. It might bite us. And it is dirty. It might make us sick." + +Tom and Lily start to argue. They pull the microscope from each other. They are not friends anymore. + +Their mom hears them and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the bug and the other things. She says, "Tom and Lily, why are you fighting? The microscope is a toy to share and learn. All the things you found are part of nature. They are different, but they are all beautiful and humble. They do not hurt you or make you sick. They just live in their own way. You should respect them and each other." + +Tom and Lily feel sorry. They say, "Sorry, mom. Sorry, friend." They hug each other. They put the bug back where they found it. They say, "Bye, bug. Thank you for letting us see you." They look at the other things again. They are happy and curious. They are friends again. +Lily liked to imagine things. She imagined she was a princess, a doctor, a pirate, or a fairy. She imagined she had a big castle, a magic wand, a treasure map, or a flying horse. She imagined she went on adventures, helped people, fought bad guys, or made friends. + +One day, Lily found a card in her room. It was a birthday card from her grandma. It had a picture of a unicorn on it. Lily loved unicorns. She imagined she had a unicorn of her own. She imagined she rode it in the sky, over the clouds, and to the rainbow. She imagined she talked to it and it talked back. She imagined it was her best friend. + +She showed the card to her mom. "Look, mom, a unicorn!" she said. "It's so pretty and sparkly!" + +Mom smiled. "Yes, it is, Lily. Do you like it?" + +"I love it, mom. Can I keep it?" + +"Of course, Lily. It's your card. You can keep it and imagine anything you want with it." + +"Thank you, mom. You are the best mom ever." + +Lily hugged her mom and then ran to her bed. She put the card under her pillow. She lay down and closed her eyes. She felt calm and happy. She imagined she was with her unicorn, flying in the sky, over the clouds, and to the rainbow. She imagined she was having the best birthday ever. +Ben and Lily were twins. They liked to play in the park with their mom and dad. One day, they saw a big tree with many leaves. They ran to the tree and hugged it. + +"Hello, tree!" Ben said. "You are so big and green!" + +"Hello, tree!" Lily said. "You have so many friends!" + +The tree did not say anything. It was very old and quiet. + +Mom and dad came to the tree and smiled. They told Ben and Lily a story. + +"This tree is very special," mom said. "It has been here for many years. It has seen many things. It has given shade and fruit and air to many people and animals." + +"It is a wise and kind tree," dad said. "But it is also very tired. It has been through many storms and fires and bugs. It has lost many branches and leaves. It is almost dead." + +Ben and Lily felt sad. They did not want the tree to die. They wanted the tree to be happy and strong. + +"Can we help the tree?" Ben asked. + +"Can we make the tree live?" Lily asked. + +Mom and dad shook their heads. They said that the tree had lived a long and good life. They said that the tree was ready to pass. They said that passing was not bad. It was part of the cycle of life. + +They said that when the tree passed, it would become part of the earth. It would feed the soil and the worms and the seeds. It would make room for new trees and plants and flowers. It would still be part of the park and part of them. + +Ben and Lily nodded. They understood a little bit. They thanked the tree for everything. They said goodbye to the tree. They gave the tree one last hug. + +They hoped the tree would pass peacefully. They hoped the tree would be happy in the earth. They hoped they would see the tree again in a new year. +Dan and Mia are playing knights and dragons in the park. Dan has a big stick for a sword and Mia has a lid for a shield. They run and jump and pretend to fight the scary dragon. + +"Roar!" Dan says, making a loud noise. "I am the dragon and I will eat you!" + +"No, you won't!" Mia says, holding her shield in front of her. "I am the brave knight and I will stop you!" + +They laugh and chase each other around the trees and swings. They have a lot of fun. + +But then, they see a man walking towards them. He is very tall and bald. He has a big beard and a shiny ring on his finger. He looks angry and mean. + +"Who are you?" Dan asks, hiding behind Mia. + +"I am the king of this park and you are making too much noise!" the man says, pointing at them. "You have to leave now or I will call the police!" + +Dan and Mia are scared. They realize that the man is not playing. He is real and he is not nice. They drop their stick and lid and run away. They find their mom and dad and tell them what happened. + +"It's okay, sweeties," their mom says, hugging them. "That man was very rude and he had no right to scare you. You did the right thing by running away. You are safe now." + +"Can we still play knights and dragons?" Mia asks, looking at her dad. + +"Of course you can," their dad says, smiling. "But maybe not in this park. Let's go to another one where there are no mean kings." + +Dan and Mia nod and smile. They pick up their stick and lid and follow their mom and dad. They are still brave and they still have fun. +Tom and Anna like to play with toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is the helicopter. The helicopter can fly in the air and make a loud noise. Tom and Anna pretend they are pilots and go on missions. + +One day, they want to fly the helicopter to the top of the bookshelf. The bookshelf is very high and has many books. Tom and Anna think it is a mountain. They take turns to control the helicopter and try to reach the top. + +"Come on, helicopter, you can do it!" Tom says. He pushes the button and the helicopter goes up. But it is not easy. The helicopter bumps into a book and falls down. + +"Oops, sorry, helicopter. Are you okay?" Anna asks. She picks up the helicopter and checks it. The helicopter is okay, but it has a scratch. Anna kisses the scratch and gives the helicopter to Tom. + +"Let me try again," Tom says. He is not afraid. He wants to succeed. He holds the helicopter and looks for a clear path. He sees a gap between two books. He thinks it is a tunnel. He flies the helicopter through the tunnel and reaches the top. + +"Yay, we did it!" Tom shouts. He is very happy. He waves the helicopter in the air. + +"Good job, Tom! You are a great pilot!" Anna says. She is very proud. She climbs the bookshelf and joins Tom. They hug the helicopter and each other. + +They play with the helicopter on the top of the bookshelf for a long time. They are very busy and have a lot of fun. They forget about everything else. They only hear the helicopter and their own voices. They are the best friends in the world. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a bird on a tree. The bird was miserable. It had a broken wing and could not fly. + +"Look, a bird!" Anna said. "It is sad. Can we help it?" + +Ben shook his head. "No, we can't. It is too high. And we don't have anything to fix its wing. Let's go and play with the ball." + +Anna felt sorry for the bird. She did not want to leave it alone. She said to Ben, "Please, can we stay a little longer? Maybe we can find someone who can help the bird. Or we can talk to it and make it happy." + +Ben sighed. He did not care about the bird. He wanted to play with the ball. He said to Anna, "Fine, but only for a little while. Then we have to go." + +Anna and Ben sat under the tree. Anna talked to the bird. She said, "Hello, bird. We are Anna and Ben. We are your friends. We want you to feel better. You are a beautiful bird. You have a nice song. We like you." + +The bird heard Anna's voice. It looked at her and Ben. It saw that they were kind and gentle. It felt a little less miserable. It chirped softly and thanked them. + +Anna smiled. She was happy that the bird was happy. She said to Ben, "See, the bird likes us. We made it happy. Isn't that nice?" + +Ben nodded. He felt a little ashamed. He realized that he was selfish and rude. He said to Anna, "You are right. It is nice. I'm sorry I was mean. I should have cared more about the bird. Can we be friends with the bird?" + +Anna hugged Ben. She said, "Of course we can. And maybe we can find someone who can help the bird fly again. Then we can play with the bird and the ball." + +The bird heard them and smiled. It was glad that it had found new friends. It hoped that it would fly again someday. + +The moral of the story is: We should be kind and helpful to those who are in need. We should not be selfish and rude. We can make others happy and be happy ourselves. +Tom and Sue were hungry. They wanted to make soup for lunch. They had a pot, some water, some carrots and some salt. But they did not have any chicken. + +"Where can we get chicken?" Tom asked Sue. + +"Maybe we can ask Farmer Brown. He has many chickens in his farm," Sue said. + +They put on their coats and hats and went to the farm. They saw Farmer Brown feeding his chickens. He was jolly and kind. + +"Hello, Tom and Sue. What can I do for you?" Farmer Brown said. + +"Hello, Farmer Brown. We are making soup, but we have no chicken. Can we have one of your chickens, please?" Tom said. + +Farmer Brown smiled. He liked Tom and Sue. They were polite and helpful. + +"Of course, you can have one of my chickens. But you have to do something for me first," Farmer Brown said. + +"What do we have to do?" Sue asked. + +"You have to help me count my chickens. I have to know how many I have. Can you do that?" Farmer Brown said. + +Tom and Sue nodded. They liked to count. They followed Farmer Brown to the chicken coop. He gave them a basket and a stick. + +"Every time you see a chicken, put it in the basket and make a mark on the stick. That way, you can add how many chickens you have," Farmer Brown said. + +Tom and Sue did as they were told. They counted and counted. They put chickens in the basket and made marks on the stick. They had fun and learned to add. + +When they were done, they showed Farmer Brown their basket and their stick. + +"Wow, you did a great job. You counted all my chickens. How many do I have?" Farmer Brown asked. + +Tom and Sue looked at their stick. They added the marks. + +"You have ten chickens, Farmer Brown," Tom said. + +"That's right. You are very smart. And you are very good. You can have one of my chickens for your soup. Here you go," Farmer Brown said. + +He gave them a chicken. Tom and Sue thanked him and hugged him. They were happy and grateful. + +They went back to their home and made soup with their chicken. It was delicious and warm. They shared it with their mom and dad. They told them about Farmer Brown and his chickens. + +Mom and dad were proud of them. They said they learned a valuable lesson. + +"What lesson did you learn?" mom asked. + +"We learned to add. And we learned to be polite and helpful. And we learned to be thankful for what we have," Tom and Sue said. + +"That's a wonderful lesson. You are very wise. And you are very jolly," mom said. + +They all smiled and hugged. They were a happy family. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the garden. They have a white dog named Pepper. Pepper is very cute and funny. + +One day, Tom and Mia find a big ball in the garden. They want to play with it. But they both want to have it first. They start to pull the ball from each other. They are angry and shout. + +"Give me the ball! It is mine!" Tom says. + +"No, it is mine! I saw it first!" Mia says. + +Pepper sees them fighting. He does not like it. He wants them to be happy. He runs to them and barks. He jumps and bites the ball. The ball pops and makes a loud noise. Tom and Mia are scared and let go of the ball. They look at Pepper. Pepper looks at them with his big eyes. He wags his tail. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. I was mean. Can you forgive me?" Mia says. + +"I'm sorry, Mia. I was mean too. Of course I forgive you." Tom says. + +They hug each other and smile. They pet Pepper and thank him. They say he is a good dog. They find another toy to play with. They are friends again. Pepper is happy. He licks their faces and barks. They laugh and play. They have fun in the garden. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for shiny things. Sometimes they found coins or buttons or keys. + +One day, they found something very big and round. It was brown and green and had a hole in the middle. Lily said, "What is this?" + +Ben said, "I don't know. Maybe it is a big coin. Let's clean it and see." + +They took the big thing to the hose and washed it with water. They rubbed it with their hands and a cloth. The brown and green came off and the big thing became shiny and orange. + +Lily said, "Wow, it is so pretty. It is copper. That is a kind of metal. My dad told me." + +Ben said, "Can we keep it? It is ours. We found it." + +Lily said, "Yes, we can keep it. But we have to hide it. It is too big to put in our pockets. And we don't want anyone else to take it." + +They looked around the garden and saw a big bush. They ran to the bush and spread the branches apart. They put the copper thing under the bush and covered it with leaves and dirt. + +Lily said, "There. Now it is hidden. No one will find it. We can come back later and play with it." + +Ben said, "OK. Let's go and find more shiny things. Maybe we will find another copper thing." + +They smiled and ran to the other side of the garden. They did not see the old man who was watching them from the window. He knew what the copper thing was. It was his old clock. He had lost it many years ago and had given up looking for it. He was happy that the children had found it and cleaned it. He decided to let them keep it. He thought it would make them happy. And he liked to see them happy. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They also liked to whistle. They learned how to whistle from their dad. He said whistling was fun and made you happy. + +One day, they saw a big blanket on the grass. It was smooth and soft. It had many colors and shapes. Lily and Tom wanted to touch it. They ran to the blanket and whistled. + +"Hello, blanket!" Lily said. "You are so pretty. Can we play with you?" + +But the blanket did not answer. It was not a blanket. It was a trap. A mean man was hiding behind a tree. He wanted to catch Lily and Tom. He had a big net and a rope. + +When Lily and Tom touched the blanket, the net fell on them. They were trapped. They could not move. They could not whistle. They were scared. + +"Help! Help!" they cried. "Let us go!" + +But the mean man did not let them go. He tied the rope around the net. He dragged them to his car. He wanted to sell them to a circus. + +Lily and Tom never saw their dad again. They never played in the park again. They never whistled again. They were sad. +Sara was a shy girl who liked to play with her toy trains. She had a big set of tracks and engines that she set up in her room. She liked to make them go fast and make noises like choo-choo. + +One day, her cousin Ben came to visit. He was not shy at all. He liked to run and jump and throw things. He saw Sara's toy trains and wanted to play with them. He did not ask Sara, he just took them and threw them around the room. He broke some of the tracks and engines. Sara was very sad and angry. + +She ran to her mom and told her what Ben did. Her mom was not happy. She went to Sara's room and saw the mess. She told Ben to stop throwing things and to say sorry to Sara. She also told him to help Sara fix her toy trains. + +Ben did not want to say sorry or help. He said he was bored and wanted to do something else. He saw a kettle on the stove in the kitchen. He ran to the kettle and grabbed it. He did not know it was hot and full of steam. He burned his hand and screamed. He dropped the kettle and it spilled water on the floor. + +Sara and her mom heard Ben scream and ran to the kitchen. They saw Ben crying and holding his hand. They saw the kettle and the water on the floor. They were worried and scared. They got some ice and a bandage for Ben's hand. They told him he was very silly and careless. They told him he should not touch things that are hot or throw things that are not toys. + +Ben felt sorry and ashamed. He said sorry to Sara and her mom. He said he would not throw things or touch things that are hot again. He said he would help Sara fix her toy trains. Sara and her mom forgave him. They hugged him and helped him with his hand. They went back to Sara's room and played with the toy trains together. Sara and Ben became friends. They learned to share and be careful. They had fun and made noises like choo-choo. +Tim and Mia were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. They saw a big bug with many legs and a hard shell. It was crawling on a leaf. + +"Look, Mia, a bug!" Tim said. He pointed at the bug. + +Mia looked at the bug. She did not recognize it. She had never seen a bug like that before. She felt frightened. She did not like the bug. She thought it was ugly and scary. + +"Tim, I don't like that bug. It is too big and too many legs. It is not a nice bug. It is a bad bug. Let's go away from it." Mia said. She grabbed Tim's hand and pulled him away from the bug. + +Tim looked at Mia. He did not feel frightened. He liked the bug. He thought it was interesting and cool. He wanted to look at it more. He did not want to go away from it. + +"Mia, it is not a bad bug. It is a good bug. It is not ugly and scary. It is pretty and fun. It is a beetle. I recognize it. I saw it in a book. It does not hurt us. It eats leaves. Let's stay and watch it." Tim said. He tried to pull Mia back to the bug. + +Mia and Tim looked at each other. They did not agree. They did not know what to do. They liked to play together, but they did not like the same bug. They felt sad and confused. +Anna liked to play with her blocks. She had many blocks of different colors and shapes. She could make many things with her blocks. She liked to make models of houses, cars, animals and people. + +One day, she wanted to make a model of a big castle. She had a book with a picture of a castle. She looked at the picture and tried to copy it with her blocks. She used blue blocks for the walls, yellow blocks for the windows, red blocks for the doors and green blocks for the grass. + +She was happy with her model, but she thought it was too small. She wanted to make it bigger and better. She decided to add more blocks to her model. She looked for more blocks in her toy box. She found some white blocks, some brown blocks and some pink blocks. + +She added the white blocks to the top of the walls to make towers. She added the brown blocks to the sides of the walls to make stairs. She added the pink blocks to the front of the castle to make flowers. She thought her model looked very pretty. + +But then she heard a loud noise. It was her baby brother, Tom. He had crawled into her room and saw her model. He liked the colors and the shapes. He wanted to play with them. He reached out his hand and grabbed some blocks. He pulled them and threw them. He made a big mess. + +Anna was very worried. She saw her model falling apart. She saw her blocks scattered on the floor. She saw her brother smiling and laughing. She was angry and sad. She shouted at her brother. She ran to her model and tried to save it. She cried and hugged her blocks. She wished her brother would leave her alone. +Sara and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to look at the flowers and the bugs. Sara saw a big yellow flower with a bee on it. She wanted to smell it. + +"Ben, look at the bee!" she said. "It is making honey. Can I smell the flower?" + +Ben nodded. He was not afraid of bees. He knew they were busy and did not want to sting. He followed Sara to the flower. + +But when they got close, they heard a loud buzz. It was not the bee. It was a mosquito. The mosquito was flying around the flower. It saw Sara and Ben and wanted to bite them. + +"Ow!" Sara cried. "The mosquito bit me! It hurts!" + +Ben saw a red spot on Sara's arm. He felt sorry for Sara. He wanted to help her. + +"Come on, Sara," he said. "Let's go to Mom. She will make it better. I will carry you." + +He put his arms around Sara and lifted her up. He was strong for his age. He carried Sara to the house. The mosquito did not follow them. It found another flower. + +Mom saw Ben and Sara. She saw the red spot on Sara's arm. She knew it was a mosquito bite. She took Sara from Ben and hugged her. + +"Good job, Ben," she said. "You are a good brother. You carried Sara when she was hurt. How brave of you!" + +She gave Ben a kiss. Then she gave Sara some clear cream. She rubbed it on the spot. It made it feel cool and nice. + +"There, there," she said. "The cream will make the bite go away. Don't scratch it. It will get better soon." + +Sara smiled. She felt better. She hugged Mom and Ben. + +"Thank you, Mom," she said. "Thank you, Ben. You are the best." + +They all smiled. They were happy. They did not like mosquitoes. But they liked each other. +One day, Lily and Ben went to the park with their mom. They saw a big slide and ran to it. They wanted to go down the slide together. + +"Hi, I'm Lily," Lily said to a girl who was waiting for her turn. "This is my brother Ben. Can we be your friends?" + +"Hi, I'm Anna," the girl said. "Yes, you can be my friends. Do you want to go down the slide with me?" + +"Yes, please!" Lily and Ben said. They climbed up the ladder and sat on the slide with Anna. They slid down fast and laughed. + +They had fun playing on the slide, the swings, and the sandbox. They shared their toys and snacks. They liked their new friend. + +But then, they heard a loud noise. They looked at the sky and saw dark clouds. They felt raindrops on their faces. + +"Oh no, it's a storm!" Anna said. "We have to go home!" + +"Me too!" Lily and Ben said. They ran to their mom, who was sitting on a bench. They hugged her and said goodbye to Anna. + +"Bye, Anna! See you soon!" Lily and Ben said. + +"Bye, Lily and Ben! You are very nice!" Anna said. + +They got in their car and drove away. The rain got heavier and the wind got stronger. The storm was scary. + +But in the car, it was quiet and warm. Lily and Ben snuggled with their mom and told her about their new friend. They felt happy and safe. They hoped the storm would go away soon. +Sara and Ben are best friends. They live next door to each other and play every day. They like to run, jump, and make sand castles. They also like to hug and say "I love you". + +One day, Ben's mom tells him that they have to move to a new house. Ben is sad and scared. He does not want to leave Sara and his old house. He tells Sara the news and they both cry. + +"Will I ever see you again?" Sara asks. + +"I don't know," Ben says. "But I will always miss you. You are my best friend." + +They hug and say "I love you" again. Ben gives Sara a gift. It is a necklace with a heart. The heart is very small, only an inch big. But it is warm and shiny. + +"This is for you," Ben says. "So you can remember me. It is a magic heart. It will make you happy when you are sad. And it will always beat with my heart." + +Sara puts the necklace on and smiles. She feels the heart on her chest. It is warm and shiny. She gives Ben a gift too. It is a picture of them playing. She drew it with crayons. It is colorful and happy. + +"This is for you," Sara says. "So you can remember me. It is a magic picture. It will make you smile when you are lonely. And it will always show our friendship." + +Ben takes the picture and smiles. He feels the picture in his hand. It is colorful and happy. They hug and say "I love you" one more time. Then Ben's mom calls him. It is time to go. + +"Goodbye, Sara," Ben says. + +"Goodbye, Ben," Sara says. + +They wave and watch each other until they can't see anymore. They both feel sad, but they also feel the magic gifts. They know they will always be friends, no matter how far they are. They know they will always miss each other, but they also know they will always love each other. +Lila was a daughter who liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had long hair, a pink dress, and big eyes that could blink. Lila loved to make Anna blink by moving her head up and down. + +One day, Lila went to the park with her mom and Anna. She saw a girl who had a doll that looked like Anna, but had a blue dress. Lila wanted to have that doll too. She ran to the girl and said, "Give me your doll! She is like mine, but better!" + +The girl was scared and said, "No, this is my doll! Her name is Elsa. Go away!" She hugged Elsa and ran to her mom. + +Lila's mom saw what happened and was angry. She took Lila by the hand and said, "Lila, that was not nice! You cannot take other people's things. How would you feel if someone took Anna from you?" + +Lila felt sorry and said, "I would feel sad, mom. I love Anna. She can blink." + +Mom said, "Yes, you love Anna, and the girl loves Elsa. They are both special dolls. You should be happy with what you have, and not want what others have. That is easy to do, and it makes you a good daughter." + +Lila nodded and said, "I understand, mom. I am sorry. Can I say sorry to the girl too?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Of course, Lila. That is very kind of you. Come on, let's go find her." + +Lila and mom walked to the girl and her mom. Lila said, "I am sorry, I was wrong. I like your doll, but I like mine too. Can we be friends?" + +The girl smiled and said, "It's okay, I forgive you. I like your doll too. She can blink. Yes, we can be friends." + +Lila and the girl hugged and played with their dolls. They made them blink and talk to each other. Mom and mom watched them and were happy. They learned that sharing is better than taking, and that being happy with what you have is easy and good. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play together every day. One day, they decided to spend the afternoon in the park. They brought some paper and crayons with them. + +"Let's draw some pictures," Lily said. "I want to draw a flower." + +"OK, I want to draw a car," Ben said. They sat on a bench and started to draw. + +Lily drew a big circle for the flower. She colored it yellow. Then she drew some green lines for the stem and leaves. She was very happy with her flower. + +Ben drew a long rectangle for the car. He colored it red. Then he drew four small circles for the wheels. He colored them black. He was very proud of his car. + +They showed each other their pictures. They smiled and said, "Wow, you are very good at drawing!" + +They decided to hang their pictures on a tree. They found a brown tree with a lot of branches. They used some tape to stick their pictures on the tree. + +"Look, our pictures look so nice on the tree," Lily said. + +"Yes, they do," Ben said. "The tree is happy to have our pictures." + +They hugged each other and laughed. They had a lot of fun in the park. They loved to draw and to spend time together. They were best friends. +One day, a boy and a girl were playing in the park. They saw a big dog with a ball in its mouth. The dog looked happy and friendly. + +"Can we play with the dog?" the boy asked the girl. + +"OK, but be careful. We don't know the dog," the girl said. + +They walked up to the dog and said hello. The dog wagged its tail and dropped the ball. The boy picked up the ball and threw it. The dog ran after it and brought it back. The girl petted the dog and scratched its ears. + +They played with the dog for a while, until they heard a loud noise. They looked up and saw a man with a big bag. The man walked towards them and said, "Hey, that's my dog! What are you doing with him?" + +The boy and the girl were scared. They did not know the man. The man looked angry and mean. + +"We were just playing with him. He's a nice dog," the girl said. + +"Well, he's not your dog. He's my dog. And he's hungry. Come on, boy, let's go home. I have some meat for you," the man said. + +He grabbed the dog by the collar and pulled him away. The dog whined and looked back at the boy and the girl. The man opened his bag and took out a piece of meat. It was dry and brown and smelled bad. + +"Here, boy, eat this. It's good for you," the man said. + +He threw the meat on the ground. The dog sniffed it and turned away. He did not want to eat it. He wanted to play with the ball and the boy and the girl. + +The boy and the girl felt sorry for the dog. They wished they could help him. They wished he could stay with them. They wondered if the man was nice to the dog. They wondered if the dog was happy. + +They watched as the man and the dog disappeared behind the trees. They hoped they would see the dog again. They hoped he would find a better home. They hoped he would be happy. +Anna likes to play mail. She has a big bag of letters and cards that she makes with paper and crayons. She wears a blue uniform with a hat and a badge. She pretends to be a mail person who delivers mail to her friends and family. + +One day, she decides to mail a card to her grandma. She writes "I love you" and draws a heart on the card. She puts it in an envelope and sticks a sticker on it. She puts the card in her bag and goes outside. + +She walks to her grandma's house, which is next door. She knocks on the door and says, "Mail for you, grandma!" Grandma opens the door and smiles. She sees Anna in her uniform and says, "What a brilliant mail person you are, Anna! Thank you for the mail!" + +Anna gives her the card and hugs her. Grandma opens the card and reads it. She says, "This is the most beautiful card I ever got, Anna! I love you too!" She kisses Anna and gives her a cookie. + +Anna is very happy. She says, "You're welcome, grandma! I like to play mail. It's fun!" Grandma says, "It is fun, Anna. And you're very good at it. Maybe you can be a real mail person when you grow up." Anna says, "Maybe I can, grandma. Maybe I can." +Anna liked to play with her dolls in her room. She had many dolls with pretty dresses and hats and shoes. She also had a big cabinet where she kept her dolls and other toys. She was very careful with her things and always put them back in the cabinet when she was done. + +One day, her cousin Ben came to visit. Ben was naughty and liked to make trouble. He saw Anna's dolls and wanted to play with them too. He did not ask Anna, he just took them out of the cabinet and threw them on the floor. He ripped their dresses and hats and shoes. He made them dirty and messy. + +Anna was very sad and angry when she saw what Ben had done. She ran to her mom and told her everything. Her mom was also angry and told Ben to say sorry to Anna and help her fix her dolls. Ben did not want to say sorry or help. He said he did not care about dolls. He said they were silly and boring. + +Anna's mom had an idea. She told Anna to go to her room and wait. She took Ben to the living room, where there was a big bow on the wall. The bow was a gift from Anna's dad, who was a hunter. He had taught Anna how to use the bow and shoot arrows. Anna was very good at it and liked to practice with her dad. + +Anna's mom told Ben that the bow was for him. She said he could play with it if he wanted. Ben was very happy and excited. He loved bows and arrows. He thought they were cool and fun. He took the bow and ran to the backyard. He did not say thank you or anything. + +Anna's mom smiled and winked at Anna. She said they had a surprise for Ben. She took Anna to the backyard and gave her an arrow. She told her to aim at the bow and shoot. Anna did as she was told. She aimed at the bow and shot. The arrow hit the bow and made a loud noise. The bow broke in half and fell to the ground. + +Ben was shocked and scared. He dropped the bow and ran to his mom. He cried and said Anna was mean and bad. He said she broke his bow. Anna's mom said it was not his bow, it was Anna's bow. She said he was naughty and rude. She said he had to say sorry to Anna and help her fix her dolls. She said he had to learn to share and be nice. + +Ben realized he had made a big mistake. He felt sorry and ashamed. He said sorry to Anna and her mom. He said he would help Anna fix her dolls. He said he would be nice and share. Anna forgave him and hugged him. She said they could still be friends and play together. She said they could play with her dolls or her bow, but only if they were careful and respectful. Ben agreed and nodded. He learned his lesson. +Tim and Jen are friends. They like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors. Tim likes blue blocks. Jen likes red blocks. + +One day, they want to build a big tower with their blocks. They start to put blocks on top of each other. But they have a problem. They do not have enough blocks of their favorite colors. Tim wants more blue blocks. Jen wants more red blocks. + +They see a big box of blocks in the corner. They run to the box. They hope to find more blocks of their favorite colors. But they do not ask the teacher if they can use the box. They do not know that the box belongs to another class. + +They open the box. They are happy. They see many blue and red blocks. They take the blocks and run back to their tower. They do not share the blocks with the other kids. They do not say thank you to the teacher. + +They finish their tower. It is very tall and colorful. They are proud of their tower. They want to show it to the teacher. They call the teacher. "Look at our tower!" they say. + +The teacher comes to see their tower. She is not happy. She is angry. She knows that they took the blocks from the other class. She asks them, "Did you ask me if you can use the box of blocks?" Tim and Jen do not answer. They look down. They feel bad. They know that they did something wrong. + +The teacher says, "You should not take things that are not yours. You should ask before you use something. You should share with the other kids. You should say thank you when someone gives you something. That is how you show respect and kindness. Do you understand?" + +Tim and Jen nod. They understand. They are sorry. They say, "We are sorry, teacher. We did not ask. We did not share. We did not say thank you. We will not do it again. Can we give the blocks back to the other class?" + +The teacher smiles. She says, "Yes, you can give the blocks back. And you can say sorry to the other class. And you can help them build their own tower. That is how you show that you are sorry and that you want to be friends. Do you want to do that?" + +Tim and Jen nod. They want to do that. They take the blocks and go to the other class. They say sorry and give the blocks back. They help the other kids build their own tower. They share and say thank you. They make new friends. They are happy. + +The moral of the story is: You should not take things that are not yours. You should ask before you use something. You should share with the other kids. You should say thank you when someone gives you something. That is how you show respect and kindness. +Lily and Tom are playing in the park. They see a big machine near the fence. It has wheels, a shovel and a loud noise. Lily and Tom are curious. They want to see the machine. + +They run to the fence and look at the machine. The machine is dirty. It has mud, dust and oil on it. Lily and Tom think the machine is ugly. They do not like the machine. + +A man comes out of the machine. He wears a hat, a jacket and gloves. He sees Lily and Tom. He smiles and waves at them. He says hello. Lily and Tom are shy. They do not say anything. + +The man walks to the fence. He asks Lily and Tom if they want to see the machine. He says the machine is not ugly. He says the machine is useful. He says the machine can dig, move and build things. He says the machine is his friend. + +He points to the shovel. He says the shovel can dig holes. He points to the wheels. He says the wheels can move the machine. He points to the noise. He says the noise is the engine. He says the engine makes the machine work. + +Lily and Tom listen to the man. They are interested. They want to see the machine. They say yes. The man opens the fence. He takes Lily and Tom to the machine. He lets them touch the machine. He lets them sit in the machine. He lets them turn the machine on and off. He lets them honk the horn. + +Lily and Tom are happy. They like the machine. They think the machine is fun. They thank the man. They say goodbye. They run back to the park. They tell their friends about the machine. They say the machine is dirty, but useful. They say the machine is their friend. +Tim and Mia like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make roads and bridges with blocks and books. They zoom and honk and crash their cars. + +One day, they find a big box in the garage. It is full of old cars that Dad does not use anymore. They are very happy and take some cars to their room. They want to make a big wreck with them. + +They put some cars on the bed and some on the floor. They push and pull and throw the cars. They make loud noises and pretend to be drivers. They have a lot of fun. + +But then, Tim has an idea. He sees a car that is very shiny and red. It has a button on the side. He wonders what it does. He pushes the button and the car starts to move by itself. It makes a beep beep sound and has lights on the front and back. + +Tim is very excited and shows Mia. They watch the car go around the room. It is very fast and smart. It can turn and stop and go again. They clap and cheer and follow the car. + +But then, the car goes too fast. It does not see the blocks and books on the floor. It hits them and flies in the air. It lands on the window and breaks it. Glass falls everywhere. The car stops and makes a sad sound. + +Tim and Mia are very scared. They hear Mom and Dad coming. They know they are in trouble. They look at the mess and the broken window and the car. They are not ready to face Mom and Dad. They wish they did not play with the old cars. They wish they were more careful. They hug each other and wait. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. One day, they learn a new word: emergency. Mom tells them that emergency means something bad happens and they need help fast. + +"What is an emergency, Mom?" Lily asks. + +Mom says, "An emergency is when someone is hurt, or there is a fire, or a big storm. If there is an emergency, you have to call 911 and tell them your name and where you are." + +Lily and Ben nod. They want to be good and help if there is an emergency. + +The next day, they are playing in the backyard. They see a big red truck with a loud siren. It stops at their neighbor's house. They hear people shouting and running. + +"Is that an emergency, Ben?" Lily asks. + +Ben says, "I think so. Maybe someone is hurt, or there is a fire, or a big storm." + +They run inside and find Mom. They tell her what they see. + +Mom says, "Yes, that is an emergency. The people in the truck are firefighters. They help when there is a fire. They are very brave and kind. Let's go and see if we can do anything to help." + +They follow Mom to the neighbor's house. They see smoke and flames coming out of a window. They see the firefighters spraying water and breaking the door. They see the neighbor and his dog coming out. They are coughing and dirty, but they are safe. + +Lily and Ben are glad. They clap and cheer. They hug the neighbor and his dog. They say, "We are happy you are okay. We learned about emergency today. We wanted to help." + +The neighbor smiles and thanks them. He says, "You are very sweet and smart. You learned a very important word. You did help. You made me feel cheerful." +Tommy loved dinosaurs. He had many dinosaur toys in his room. He liked to play with them and make loud noises. He pretended he was a big dinosaur too. + +One day, Tommy went to the park with his mom. He saw a big slide and wanted to go on it. He ran to the slide and climbed up the ladder. He saw a girl sitting on the top of the slide. She had a dinosaur toy in her hand. + +"Move, I want to slide!" Tommy said. + +"No, this is my slide. Go away!" the girl said. She was spoiled and did not like to share. + +Tommy was angry. He tried to push the girl off the slide. The girl held on to the slide and her dinosaur. She kicked Tommy in the leg. + +"Ow, that hurts!" Tommy cried. He grabbed the girl's dinosaur and threw it on the ground. + +"Hey, that's mine! Give it back!" the girl screamed. She slid down the slide and ran to get her dinosaur. + +Tommy followed her. He wanted to kick the dinosaur too. He did not care if it broke. + +Mom saw what was happening. She ran to Tommy and the girl. She picked up the dinosaur and gave it back to the girl. + +"I'm sorry, she said. "This is her toy. You can't take it or kick it. That's not nice." + +Tommy pouted. He did not say sorry. He did not like the girl or her dinosaur. + +Mom took Tommy by the hand and walked away. She was not happy with Tommy. She said he had to learn to share and be kind. + +Tommy did not listen. He still loved dinosaurs. But he did not love the girl or her dinosaur. He thought they were mean. He wished he had a bigger dinosaur to kick them. +Lily was very excited to see her aunt Mia, who was coming to visit for the weekend. She liked her aunt Mia, who always brought her fun toys and told her funny stories. She wanted to give her aunt Mia a big hug and a kiss when she arrived. + +But when Lily saw her aunt Mia at the door, she noticed something strange. Her aunt Mia had a big bandage on her finger, and she looked sad. Lily ran to her aunt Mia and asked, "What happened to your finger, aunt Mia?" + +"Oh, Lily, I'm so clumsy," her aunt Mia said. "I was making a cake for you, and I pinched my finger with the mixer. It hurt a lot, and I had to go to the doctor. He gave me this bandage and some medicine, but it still hurts." + +Lily felt sorry for her aunt Mia. She wanted to make her feel better. She said, "I'm sorry, aunt Mia. I don't like it when you're hurt. Can I see your finger?" + +Her aunt Mia smiled and said, "Sure, Lily. But be careful, don't touch it. It's very sensitive." + +Lily nodded and looked at her aunt Mia's finger. She saw the bandage was red and sticky. She wondered what was under it. She was curious. She said, "Can I take off the bandage, aunt Mia? I want to see your boo-boo." + +Her aunt Mia shook her head and said, "No, Lily. You can't do that. The bandage helps my finger heal. If you take it off, it will bleed and get infected. That would be very bad." + +Lily didn't understand what infected meant, but she knew it sounded bad. She said, "OK, aunt Mia. I won't take it off. But can I give you a kiss on your finger? Maybe that will make it feel better." + +Her aunt Mia laughed and said, "That's very sweet of you, Lily. But I don't think a kiss will help much. Maybe you can give me a hug instead. That will make me feel better." + +Lily smiled and gave her aunt Mia a hug. She said, "I love you, aunt Mia. You're the best aunt ever. Even if you're clumsy." + +Her aunt Mia hugged her back and said, "I love you too, Lily. You're the best niece ever. Even if you're curious." +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favourite is the aeroplane. The aeroplane is big and red and makes a loud noise. Tom and Lily pretend to fly the aeroplane around the room. + +One day, they decide to take the aeroplane outside. They go to the park with their mum. The park has a lot of grass and trees and flowers. Tom and Lily run and laugh and fly the aeroplane in the air. They are very happy. + +But then, something bad happens. A big dog comes to the park. The dog is black and furry and has a long tail. The dog sees the aeroplane and thinks it is a toy. The dog runs to the aeroplane and jumps to catch it. Tom and Lily are scared. They shout, "No, dog, no! That is our aeroplane!" + +The dog does not listen. The dog bites the aeroplane and pulls it down. The aeroplane falls to the ground. The dog shakes the aeroplane and tears it apart. The aeroplane is broken. Tom and Lily are sad. They cry, "Our aeroplane, our aeroplane!" + +Their mum sees what happens. She runs to Tom and Lily and hugs them. She says, "I'm sorry, my loves. The dog was naughty. He did not know the aeroplane was yours. He thought it was a bone. Don't worry, we can get you a new aeroplane. A better one. A bigger one. A stronger one." + +Tom and Lily stop crying. They look at their mum. They smile. They say, "Thank you, mum. You are the best. We love you. And we love our new aeroplane." +Lily and Ben like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make zoom sounds when they move the cars on the floor. They pretend the cars are racing or going on adventures. + +One day, they find a new car in the toy box. It is shiny and red, with big wheels and a spoiler. It looks very interesting. Lily and Ben both want to play with it. + +"Let me have it!" Lily says. She tries to grab the car from the toy box. + +"No, it's mine!" Ben says. He pulls the car away from Lily. + +They start to tug and shout. They are not happy. They are angry. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see what is wrong. She sees Lily and Ben fighting over the car. + +"Stop it, you two!" Mom says. "Why are you fighting?" + +"Lily wants my car!" Ben says. + +"Ben won't share!" Lily says. + +Mom kneels down and looks at the car. She sees a sticker on the bottom. It says "To Lily and Ben, from Grandma. Share and enjoy." + +"Look, this car is for both of you," Mom says. "Grandma gave it to you as a gift. She wants you to share and enjoy it together. Fighting is not nice. Can you say sorry to each other?" + +Lily and Ben look at each other. They feel sorry. They say sorry. + +"Can we play with the car together?" Lily asks. + +"OK, let's play together," Ben says. + +They hug and smile. They take turns to zoom the car on the floor. They make up stories and have fun. They are happy. They are friends. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to go to the market with their mom. They liked to see the different things that people sold, like fruits, flowers, and toys. One day, they saw a stall that had many furry animals in cages. They were rabbits, hamsters, and guinea pigs. + +"Mom, can we have a furry animal?" Sara asked. "They are so cute and soft!" + +"Me too, me too!" Ben said. "I want a furry animal!" + +Mom looked at the furry animals and smiled. "They are very cute, but they also need a lot of care. You have to feed them, clean them, and play with them every day. Do you think you can do that?" + +Sara and Ben nodded eagerly. "Yes, mom, we can do that! We will be good to them!" + +Mom thought for a moment. "Well, maybe we can get one furry animal for both of you to share. But you have to agree on which one you want. And you have to promise to take turns and not fight over it. OK?" + +Sara and Ben agreed. They looked at the furry animals and tried to choose one. Sara liked the white rabbit with brown spots. Ben liked the brown hamster with a black stripe. They both wanted the one they liked. + +"I want the rabbit!" Sara said. + +"I want the hamster!" Ben said. + +They started to argue and pull at the cages. The furry animals got scared and made noises. The man who sold them got angry and told them to stop. + +"Hey, hey, stop that! You are scaring the animals! If you can't agree, you can't have any of them!" + +Sara and Ben looked at each other. They felt sorry for the furry animals and for the man. They also felt sorry for their mom, who looked sad. + +"Sorry, mister," Sara said. + +"Sorry, mom," Ben said. + +They decided to forget about the furry animals and look for something else. They saw a stall that had many colorful balloons. They liked the balloons. They asked their mom if they could have one each. + +"Sure, you can have a balloon each," mom said. "But you have to mention one thing you like about your twin. Can you do that?" + +Sara and Ben thought for a moment. They realized that they liked many things about each other, even if they sometimes fought. + +"I like that Ben is funny and makes me laugh," Sara said. + +"I like that Sara is smart and helps me with puzzles," Ben said. + +They smiled and hugged each other. They chose their balloons and thanked their mom. They left the market happy and holding hands. They decided that they didn't need a furry animal, because they had each other. +Tom was a good boy who liked to act. He liked to pretend he was a doctor, a teacher, or a superhero. He had a lot of toys and costumes to play with. He also had a little sister, Lily, who liked to act with him. + +One day, Tom and Lily were playing doctor. Tom wore a white coat and a stethoscope. Lily wore a pink dress and a bandage. Tom said, "Hello, Lily. I am Doctor Tom. What is wrong with you?" Lily said, "I have a sore throat and a cough. Can you help me?" Tom said, "Of course. Let me check your temperature and your heart. You are very brave." + +Tom pretended to use a thermometer and a stethoscope on Lily. He said, "You have a fever and a cold. You need some medicine." He went to his toy box and took out a bottle of candy. He said, "This is your medicine. It will make you feel better. But you have to be obedient and take it every day." He gave Lily a candy and said, "Here you go. Open your mouth and swallow. Good girl." + +Lily took the candy and smiled. She said, "Thank you, Doctor Tom. You are a very good doctor. The medicine is yummy. Can I have another one?" Tom said, "No, Lily. You can only have one a day. Too much medicine is bad for you. You have to wait until tomorrow." Lily said, "Okay, Doctor Tom. I will listen to you. You are very smart." + +Tom and Lily hugged and continued to play. They had a lot of fun acting. They loved each other very much. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were friends. They liked to play outside in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two rocks for eyes. + +One day, the sun was very bright and warm. It started to melt the snow. Lily and Ben saw their snowman getting smaller and smaller. They were sad. + +"Let's move him to a shady place," Lily said. "Maybe he will not melt so fast." + +"OK," Ben said. They tried to lift the snowman, but he was too heavy. They pushed and pulled, but he did not move. + +"Ouch!" Lily cried. She cut her hand on a sharp piece of ice. It hurt a lot. It started to bleed. + +"Let me see," Ben said. He looked at Lily's hand. He saw the red blood and the white ice. He felt scared. + +"Maybe we can heal it with some snow," he said. He took some snow and put it on Lily's hand. + +"No, no, no!" Lily shouted. "That makes it worse! It is too cold and icy! It burns!" + +She pulled her hand away from Ben. She ran to her house, crying. She left Ben alone with the snowman. + +Ben felt sorry and angry. He did not mean to hurt Lily. He wanted to help her. He looked at the snowman. He saw his carrot nose and his rock eyes. He felt like the snowman was laughing at him. + +He kicked the snowman. He broke his nose and his eyes. He tore his hat and his scarf. He smashed him to pieces. + +He felt better for a moment. Then he felt worse. He had no snowman and no friend. He sat on the ground and cried. The sun shone on him, but he felt cold and lonely. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big box in the garage. It had a picture of a skull on it. Lily and Tom were curious and opened the box. Inside, they saw a real skull! It was white and hard and had many teeth. + +"Wow, look at this!" Tom said. "It's a skull! Maybe it's from a pirate or a dinosaur!" + +"Let's play with it!" Lily said. "We can pretend it's our friend and make it talk!" + +They took the skull out of the box and put it on the floor. They made funny voices for it and asked it questions. They had a lot of fun. + +But they did not know that the box was not theirs. It was their dad's. He was a doctor who studied bones. He had borrowed the skull from a museum. He had to mail it back soon. He had put the box in the garage so he could take it to the post office later. + +When he came home, he went to the garage to get the box. But he saw that it was empty. He was very worried. He asked Lily and Tom if they had seen the box. + +"Yes, we did!" Lily and Tom said. "We opened it and found a skull! It's so cool! We played with it!" + +They showed their dad the skull. He was very angry. + +"That's not a toy!" he said. "That's a very old and rare skull! It belongs to the museum! I have to mail it back today! You should not have opened the box! You could have broken it or lost it!" + +He took the skull from them and put it back in the box. He scolded them for being naughty and careless. He told them to go to their room and think about what they did. + +Lily and Tom felt very sorry. They did not mean to make their dad mad. They did not know the skull was important. They just wanted to have fun. + +They learned a lesson that day. They learned that they should not touch things that are not theirs. They learned that they should respect other people's things. They learned that they should ask before they open a box. They learned that some things are not toys. They learned that they should be careful and responsible. +Lily and Max were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. They saw a big green caterpillar on a leaf. Lily wanted to touch it, but Max said no. + +"That is a caterpillar. It will turn into a butterfly. We have to be gentle with it," Max said. + +Lily nodded. She liked butterflies. They were pretty and colorful. She moved her finger closer to the caterpillar. It was soft and fuzzy. She smiled. + +But then, a big dog came running into the garden. It was barking and wagging its tail. It saw the caterpillar and thought it was a toy. It jumped and tried to grab it with its mouth. + +"Hey, stop that!" Max shouted. He ran after the dog and kicked it gently on its side. "That is not a toy. That is a caterpillar. Leave it alone!" + +The dog whimpered and ran away. It did not like to be kicked. It was hungry and wanted something delicious to eat. It went to look for a bone or a biscuit. + +Lily and Max checked on the caterpillar. It was still on the leaf, but it looked scared. It curled up into a ball. + +"Are you okay, caterpillar?" Lily asked softly. She stroked it with her finger. "Don't be afraid. We are your friends. We will protect you." + +The caterpillar uncurled and wiggled its antennae. It seemed to say thank you. It nibbled on the leaf. It was delicious. + +Lily and Max smiled. They were happy. They had saved the caterpillar. They hoped it would turn into a beautiful butterfly soon. They decided to name it Coco. They stayed with it until it was time to go inside. They said goodbye and promised to come back tomorrow. +Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had a furry coat and a pretty dress. Lily liked to bring Anna everywhere she went. + +One day, Lily and her mom went to the park. Lily brought Anna with her. She put Anna on the swing and pushed her gently. "Whee!" Lily said. "Anna likes to swing!" + +Then Lily saw a big dog. The dog was furry too, but not like Anna. The dog was brown and had a long tail. The dog ran to Lily and Anna. He sniffed Anna and licked her face. "Woof!" the dog said. + +Lily was scared. She did not like the dog. She hugged Anna and cried. "Mommy, help! The dog wants Anna!" + +Mommy heard Lily and came quickly. She picked up Lily and Anna and shooed the dog away. "It's okay, Lily," Mommy said. "The dog was just curious. He did not want to hurt Anna. He wanted to say hello." + +Lily calmed down. She looked at Anna. Anna's dress was wet and dirty from the dog. Lily felt sad. "Mommy, can we wash Anna's dress?" she asked. + +Mommy nodded. "Yes, we can," she said. "Let's go home and wash Anna's dress. Then she will be clean and pretty again." + +Lily smiled. She kissed Anna and Mommy. She was happy. She loved Anna and Mommy. She did not like the dog. She hoped the dog would not come back. She wanted to play with Anna in peace. +Lily and Ben like to play in the park. They see a big rod with a wheel on top. Lily says, "What is that?" + +Ben says, "That is a spin rod. You can hold it and make it spin fast. It is fun!" + +Lily and Ben take turns to hold the spin rod. They make it spin faster and faster. They feel the wind on their faces. They laugh and shout. + +A dog comes to the park. It is a lively dog. It sees the spin rod and wants to play. It runs to Lily and Ben and barks. + +Lily and Ben are scared. They let go of the spin rod. The spin rod flies away. The dog chases it. + +Lily and Ben run to their mom. They tell her what happened. Mom hugs them and says, "Don't worry. The dog just wanted to play. Maybe we can find another spin rod next time." +Sara was very tired after playing all day. She wanted to relax and feel warm. She asked her mom, "Can I have a bath, please?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, my sweetie. A bath will make you feel good. Come on, let's go to the bathroom." + +Sara followed her mom and took off her clothes. Her mom filled the tub with water and bubbles. Sara climbed in and splashed with her toys. She felt the water on her skin and smiled. She said, "I love baths. They are fun and cozy." + +Her mom washed her hair and body gently. She said, "You are doing great, Sara. You are very clean and shiny. Are you ready to get out?" + +Sara nodded and her mom wrapped her in a big towel. She dried her hair and body and put on her bathrobe. Her bathrobe was soft and warm. She felt like a fluffy bear. She said, "Thank you, mom. My bathrobe is so nice. Can I wear it all night?" + +Her mom hugged her and said, "You're welcome, Sara. Your bathrobe is very nice. You can wear it all night if you want. But first, let's brush your teeth and read a story. Then you can go to bed and have sweet dreams." + +Sara agreed and followed her mom to the bedroom. She brushed her teeth and picked a story. Her mom read it to her and tucked her in. She kissed her forehead and said, "Good night, Sara. I love you very much. Sleep tight and relax." + +Sara closed her eyes and felt her bathrobe around her. She felt warm and happy. She said, "Good night, mom. I love you too. Sleep tight and relax." She drifted off to sleep and dreamed of bubbles and bears. +Sara and Ben are best friends. They like to play pretend a lot. One day, they pretend to have a marriage. Sara wears a white dress and a flower crown. Ben wears a black suit and a tie. They hold hands and walk to the garden. + +"Ben, do you want to be my husband?" Sara asks. + +"Yes, Sara, I want to be your husband," Ben says. + +They smile and kiss each other on the cheek. They are very happy. + +But then, a tall boy comes to the garden. He is Tom, Sara's big brother. He sees Sara and Ben and gets angry. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" Tom shouts. "You can't have a marriage. You are too little. And you are not a real couple. You are just friends." + +Sara and Ben feel scared and sad. They let go of each other's hands and run away. They hide behind a tree and cry. + +"Tom is mean," Sara says. "He doesn't understand. We are just playing pretend. We love each other." + +"I know, Sara," Ben says. "He is just jealous. He doesn't have a friend like you. Don't worry. We can still have our marriage. We just need to find a new place." + +They hug each other and wipe their tears. They look around and see a big tent. They run to the tent and go inside. They find a cake and some balloons. They think it is a gift for them. + +"Wow, this is perfect," Ben says. "This is our new home. We can have our marriage here. And no one can bother us." + +"Yes, Ben, this is perfect," Sara says. "This is our happy ending. We can have our marriage here. And we can eat the cake and play with the balloons." + +They smile and kiss each other on the cheek again. They are very happy. They don't know that the tent belongs to Tom. He made it for his birthday party. He is going to be very mad when he finds out. But Sara and Ben don't care. They are too busy playing pretend. They are the happiest couple in the world. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to dance. Today, they want to dance in the park. But it is raining. They are sad. + +"Can we dance in the rain?" Ben asks. + +"No, we will get wet and cold," Anna says. "We need to wait for the rain to stop." + +They look out of the window. The rain is still falling. They are bored. + +"I have an idea," Anna says. "Let's prepare for the dance. We can practice our moves and make costumes." + +They go to Anna's room. They find some clothes and accessories. They put on hats, scarves, and gloves. They look funny. They laugh. + +They turn on some music. They dance around the room. They jump, spin, and clap. They have fun. + +They hear a knock on the door. It is Anna's mom. + +"Guess what?" she says. "The rain has stopped. The sun is shining. The park is dry. Do you want to go and dance there?" + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Anna and Ben say. They grab their coats and shoes. They run to the park. They dance with joy. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They had a spray bottle and a book. They liked to spray water on the flowers and the grass. They also liked to spray each other and laugh. + +"Look, Lily, I found a hairy caterpillar!" Ben said, holding the book. He showed Lily a picture of a green and yellow caterpillar with long hairs. + +"Wow, it's so hairy!" Lily said, touching the book. "Can we find one in the garden?" + +"Maybe, let's look!" Ben said, putting the book down. They searched for hairy caterpillars under the leaves and on the branches. + +They did not find any hairy caterpillars, but they found a hairy spider. It was black and red and had eight legs. It was on a web near the fence. + +"Yuck, a hairy spider!" Lily said, pointing at it. "I don't like spiders, they are scary!" + +"Me neither, let's spray it!" Ben said, grabbing the spray bottle. He aimed at the spider and sprayed water on it. + +The spider did not like the water. It ran away from the web and hid under a rock. + +"Ha ha, we scared it away!" Ben said, smiling. + +"Good, now it won't bother us!" Lily said, happy. + +They picked up the book and the spray bottle and went back to their playhouse. They read the book and learned more about hairy caterpillars and other bugs. They had fun playing in the garden. +Sam and Lily like to play with their toy cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make roads and bridges with their blocks and pretend to drive around. Sometimes they make loud sounds like honk, beep, and vroom. + +One day, they decide to play police and robbers. Sam is the police and Lily is the robber. Lily takes some of Sam's cars and hides them under a pillow. Sam has to find them and catch her. He puts on a blue hat and a badge and says, "I am the police. I will find you, robber!" + +Lily runs away and laughs. She says, "You can't catch me, police! I have your cars and they are mine now!" She runs to the kitchen and sees a big bowl of popcorn on the table. She has an idea. She grabs the bowl and runs back to the living room. She throws the popcorn all over the floor and says, "Ha ha, police! Look at the mess I made! You will never find your cars now!" + +Sam follows her and sees the popcorn. He is angry and sad. He says, "Robber, you are very bad! You took my cars and you made a big mess! You have to give them back and clean up!" He tries to find his cars under the popcorn, but it is hard. He hears Lily giggle behind the couch. + +Lily thinks she is very clever, but she does not see that Mom is coming. Mom sees the popcorn and the cars and the children. She is not happy. She says, "What is going on here? Why are you so noisy and why is there popcorn everywhere?" She looks at Sam and Lily and says, "You two are in trouble. You have to stop playing and clean up this mess right now. And no more police and robbers. It is not a nice game." + +Sam and Lily feel sorry. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We were just playing. We will clean up and share our cars." They start to pick up the popcorn and the cars. They put them in a big basket. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We love you." Mom smiles and says, "I love you too, but next time, please play nicely and don't scatter popcorn everywhere." +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their toys. One day, they saw a big, hairy dog. The dog was friendly and wagged its tail. Lily and Tom wanted to pet the dog, but they were scared. + +"Can we touch the dog?" Lily asked Tom. + +"I don't know. Maybe he will bite us," Tom said. + +They looked at the dog. The dog looked at them. He seemed to say, "Come on, I won't hurt you. I just want to play." + +Lily and Tom felt brave. They walked slowly to the dog. The dog licked their hands. He was soft and warm. Lily and Tom smiled. They petted the dog and hugged him. The dog barked happily. He was their new friend. + +That night, Lily and Tom had the same dream. They dreamed that they were flying with the dog. The dog had wings and could fly in the sky. They saw the clouds, the stars, and the moon. They felt free and happy. They flew to a magic land, where they met other animals and played with them. It was the best dream ever. + +When they woke up, they remembered their dream. They called each other on the phone. + +"Did you have a dream about the dog?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, I did. It was amazing. Did you have the same dream?" Tom asked. + +"Yes, I did. It was like we were really there. Do you think the dog had the same dream?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe he did. Maybe he is a magic dog. Maybe he can make our dreams come true," Tom said. + +They decided to go to the park and look for the dog. They hoped to see him again and thank him for the dream. They felt excited and curious. They wondered what other adventures they could have with the dog. They ran to the park, holding their toys. They looked for the dog. They did not see him. They felt sad and disappointed. + +But then, they heard a familiar bark. They turned around and saw the dog. He was waiting for them. He wagged his tail and smiled. He seemed to say, "Hello, my friends. I'm glad you came. I have a surprise for you." + +Lily and Tom ran to the dog. They petted him and hugged him. They felt happy and grateful. They looked at his back. They saw something shiny and feathery. They could not believe their eyes. The dog had wings. He was a magic dog. He could make their dreams come true. He was their best friend. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. But they also like to make new things with their blocks and paper. + +One day, they decide to make a lamp with their blocks. They stack the blocks high and put a paper cone on top. They draw stars and moons on the paper cone. They think their lamp is very pretty. + +But their lamp is also very huge. It is taller than Anna and Ben. They are afraid it will fall down. They need something to support their lamp. + +They look around their room. They see their teddy bear, their pillow, their ball, and their chair. They try to use them to support their lamp. But none of them work. Their lamp is still wobbly. + +They are sad. They do not want their lamp to break. They do not know what to do. + +Then they hear their mom calling them. "Anna, Ben, it's time for lunch. Come downstairs, please." + +They run to the door. But before they leave, they have an idea. They hug each other and say, "I know! We can support our lamp with our love. We love our lamp. We made it together. We are twins. We always support each other." + +They smile and hold hands. They think their lamp is safe and happy. They go downstairs to eat their lunch. They are proud of their lamp and their love. +One day, a dog and a cat were playing in the garden. The dog was big and brown, and the cat was small and black. They were friends, but sometimes they liked to tease each other. + +"Look at me, I can run faster than you!" the dog barked, as he chased a ball. + +"No, you can't, you are too slow and clumsy!" the cat meowed, as she climbed a tree. + +They ran and jumped and had fun, until they heard a voice. + +"Spot! Fluffy! Come here, now!" It was their human, who lived in the house with them. He was angry, because they had made a mess in the kitchen. They had knocked over a jar of cookies, and eaten some of them. They had also spilled some milk, and left paw prints on the floor. + +The dog and the cat looked at each other, and knew they were in trouble. They were naughty, and they felt sorry. They ran to their human, and wagged their tails and rubbed their heads. + +"Spot, Fluffy, what have you done?" their human asked, pointing at the kitchen. "You know you are not allowed to touch the cookies and the milk. They are not good for you. And you have made a big mess. You are very naughty!" + +The dog and the cat hung their heads, and made soft noises. They wanted to say they were sorry, and that they loved their human. They hoped he would not be too mad at them. + +Their human sighed, and shook his head. He was not happy, but he loved his pets. He knew they were just playing, and did not mean to be bad. He picked up the dog and the cat, and hugged them. + +"I love you, Spot and Fluffy, but you have to behave better. No more cookies and milk for you. And you have to help me clean the kitchen. Do you understand?" he said. + +The dog and the cat nodded, and licked his face. They understood, and they were glad he still loved them. They followed him to the kitchen, and helped him wipe the floor and put away the jar. They learned their lesson, and decided to be good. They still played in the garden, but they did not touch the cookies and milk again. They loved their human, and their human loved them. They were happy. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her toys. She had a big kangaroo toy that she loved very much. She would hug it, talk to it, and use it as a pillow when she slept. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and dad. She brought her kangaroo toy with her. She wanted to show it to her friends. She ran and jumped and had fun with her kangaroo. + +But then, a big dog came to the park. It saw Lily's kangaroo and wanted to play with it too. It ran to Lily and snatched the kangaroo from her hands. It ran away with the kangaroo in its mouth. + +Lily was very sad and scared. She cried and shouted for her kangaroo. She felt helpless. She did not know what to do. + +Her mom and dad heard her cry and came to help her. They saw the dog with the kangaroo and chased it. They called the dog and asked it to give back the kangaroo. The dog was scared and dropped the kangaroo. Lily's mom and dad picked up the kangaroo and gave it back to Lily. + +Lily was very happy and relieved. She hugged her kangaroo and thanked her mom and dad. She checked if her kangaroo was hurt. It was not. It was still soft and fluffy. She kissed it and said sorry for losing it. + +She learned to be more careful with her toys and to keep them close to her. She also learned that her mom and dad would always help her when she was in trouble. She loved them and her kangaroo very much. +Tom and Sam were friends who liked to play with toy guns. They pretended to be cowboys and shoot at each other. One day, they saw a big truck with many cones on it. The cones were cold and sweet and had different colors. Tom and Sam wanted to have some cones, but they had no money. + +"Let's shoot at the truck and make the man give us some cones," Tom said. + +"No, that is bad. The man worked hard to make the cones. We should ask him nicely," Sam said. + +But Tom did not listen. He took his toy gun and ran to the truck. He pointed his gun at the man and said, "Give me a cone or I will shoot you!" + +The man was scared and angry. He did not know that the gun was a toy. He grabbed a big cone and threw it at Tom. The cone hit Tom in the face and made him cry. The man shouted, "Go away, you naughty boy! You should not shoot at people!" + +Sam ran to Tom and helped him. He said, "I told you not to shoot at the truck. That was wrong and rude. You could have hurt the man or yourself. You should say sorry to the man and be kind." + +Tom felt sorry and ashamed. He wiped his face and said, "You are right, Sam. I was bad and stupid. I will say sorry to the man and be kind." He walked to the truck and said, "I am sorry, sir. I did not mean to scare you. I was playing with my toy gun. Please forgive me." + +The man saw that Tom was sincere and felt sorry for him. He said, "It's okay, son. I forgive you. But you should not play with guns. They are dangerous and can hurt people. You should play with something else. Here, have a cone. It's on me." + +He gave Tom a cone and smiled. Tom smiled back and said, "Thank you, sir. You are very kind and charming. I will not play with guns anymore. I will play with something else. Like this cone." + +He licked his cone and shared it with Sam. Sam said, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend. I am glad you learned your lesson. Let's go and play something else. Something fun and safe." + +They walked away, happy and grateful. They learned that shooting at people is bad and asking nicely is good. They learned that kindness is charming and cones are delicious. They learned to be good friends and good boys. +Lily liked to have avocado for lunch. She liked how it was green and soft and yummy. She liked to mash it with a fork and spread it on bread. She liked to share it with her teddy bear, who was chubby and cuddly. + +One day, Lily saw a big avocado at the store. She asked her mom to buy it for her. Her mom said yes, but she had to wait until they got home to eat it. Lily was very happy. She hugged the avocado and put it in the cart. + +When they got home, Lily ran to the kitchen. She wanted to have her avocado for lunch. She took a knife and tried to cut it open. But the avocado was not soft. It was hard and brown and yucky. Lily was very sad. She cried and threw the avocado in the trash. + +Her mom came and saw what happened. She hugged Lily and said she was sorry. She said the avocado was not ripe. She said they had to wait for it to turn green and soft. She said she had another avocado in the fridge that was ready to eat. She asked Lily if she wanted to have it for lunch. + +Lily nodded and smiled. She said yes, please. She wiped her tears and took the avocado from the fridge. She mashed it with a fork and spread it on bread. She shared it with her teddy bear, who was chubby and cuddly. She said thank you to her mom. She said she loved avocado. She said she loved her mom too. +Tim liked to play with his robot toy. It was his favorite toy. He liked to make it walk and talk and beep. He wished he had a real robot friend. + +One day, he saw a big box in his room. It had a bow on it. It was a gift from his mom and dad. He opened the box and saw a shiny metal robot. It had eyes and arms and legs and wheels. It had a button on its chest. Tim was very happy. He pushed the button. + +"Hello, Tim. I am Robo. I am your new robot friend. Do you want to play with me?" the robot said. + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Tim said. He hugged the robot. He took it outside to show his friends. + +Tim's friends were amazed. They wanted to see the robot. They wanted to touch it and talk to it. They wanted to play with it. Tim was very popular. He shared his robot with his friends. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, something bad happened. A big dog came running. It saw the robot. It thought it was a toy. It barked and jumped and bit the robot. The robot made a loud noise. It stopped moving. It stopped talking. It stopped beeping. + +"Robo, Robo, are you okay?" Tim cried. He ran to the robot. He tried to push the button. But the button was broken. The robot was broken. Tim was very sad. He hugged the robot. He cried. + +His friends were sorry. They tried to help him. They tried to fix the robot. But they could not. The robot was too broken. They said they were sorry. They said they would get him a new robot. + +But Tim did not want a new robot. He wanted his robot. He wanted Robo. He loved Robo. He wished Robo would appear again. He wished Robo would be his friend again. He wished Robo would play with him again. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is old and harmless. He has gray fur and a kind face. + +"Can we play with the dog?" Anna asks Tom. + +"I don't know," Tom says. "Maybe he belongs to someone." + +They look around, but they do not see anyone. The dog wags his tail and licks his lips. He seems friendly. + +"Let's go and say hello," Anna says. She walks towards the dog. Tom follows her. + +"Hi, doggy," Anna says. She pets his head. The dog sniffs her hand and nuzzles her cheek. + +"Hi, doggy," Tom says. He rubs his belly. The dog rolls over and thumps his leg. + +The dog likes Tom and Anna. They like the dog. They play with him for a long time. They throw a stick and he fetches it. They run and he chases them. They hug and he cuddles them. + +They have fun with the old and harmless dog. They are happy. The dog is happy. They are friends. +Lila was a girl who liked to play with her hair. She had long, brown hair that she could braid, curl, or tie with ribbons. She was proud of her hair and wanted to show it to everyone. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom. She saw a boy who had short, black hair and a big smile. He was playing with a ball and a dog. Lila wanted to be his friend. She ran to him and said, "Hi, I am Lila. What is your name?" + +The boy looked at her and said, "I am Max. This is my dog, Spot. Do you want to play with us?" + +Lila nodded and said, "Yes, please. I like your dog. He is cute and fluffy. Can I pet him?" + +Max said, "Sure, but be careful. He is very loud. He likes to bark and chase things." + +Lila did not mind. She reached out her hand to touch Spot's fur. But Spot did not like Lila. He did not like her hair. He thought it was a toy. He jumped on her and bit her hair. He pulled and tugged and made a big mess. + +Lila screamed and cried. She felt pain and fear. Her hair was torn and tangled. She did not like Spot. She did not like Max. She wanted her mom. + +Mom heard Lila's scream and ran to her. She saw what happened and was angry and sad. She hugged Lila and said, "Oh, honey, I am so sorry. Are you okay? Let me see your hair." + +She looked at Lila's hair and saw that it was ruined. She said, "Oh, no, this is terrible. We have to go to the salon and fix your hair. It will take a long time and cost a lot of money. Why did you go to that boy and his dog? You should have stayed with me." + +Lila felt ashamed and sorry. She said, "I wanted to make a friend. I wanted to introduce myself. I wanted to play. I did not know his dog was bad. I did not mean to make trouble." + +Mom said, "Well, you did make trouble. And you learned a hard lesson. Not everyone is nice. Not everyone likes your hair. You have to be careful and listen to me. Come on, let's go. Maybe we can save some of your hair." + +Lila followed her mom and left the park. She did not look back at Max and Spot. She did not want to see them again. She did not want to play with them. She did not want to introduce herself to anyone. She just wanted her hair back. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big tent in the park. It is green and has a door. + +"Look, a tent!" Anna says. "Let's go inside." + +"OK," Ben says. They run to the tent and open the door. They see some pillows, a blanket and a lamp inside. They crawl into the tent and close the door. + +"This is fun," Anna says. "We can pretend we are camping." + +"Yes," Ben says. "But it is cold in here. Do you have a coat?" + +"No, I don't," Anna says. "Do you?" + +"No, I don't," Ben says. They shiver and hug the blanket. + +"Maybe we can ask mom to send us a coat," Anna says. "She is on the bench over there." + +"Good idea," Ben says. They open the door and shout to Anna's mom. + +"Mom, mom, can you send us a coat? It is cold in the tent." + +Anna's mom hears them and smiles. She walks to the tent and gives them a coat. + +"Here you go, kids," she says. "But don't stay too long in the tent. It is almost time to go home." + +"Thank you, mom," Anna and Ben say. They put on the coat and snuggle in the tent. They are warm and happy. They like the tent. +Tim and Lily like to play in the big yard. They have a lot of toys and games. But their favorite thing is to build a fort with lumber. Lumber is wood that is long and hard. They find lumber in the shed and in the pile. + +One day, they want to make their fort bigger and better. They need more lumber. They search in the shed and in the pile, but they cannot find any more. They are sad. They want to finish their fort. + +Then, they see a big truck on the road. The truck has a lot of lumber on it. Tim and Lily run to the truck. They ask the driver if they can have some lumber. The driver is nice. He says yes. He gives them some lumber that is fit for their fort. Fit means good and right. + +Tim and Lily are happy. They thank the driver and take the lumber to their yard. They use the lumber to make their fort bigger and better. They have fun in their fort. They are proud of their work. They love their lumber fort. +Tom and Sue like to play in the park. They like to dig in the sand and look for gems. Gems are shiny and pretty. Sometimes they find blue gems, or red gems, or green gems. + +One day, they find a big hole in the sand. They think there might be a gem inside. They take their shovels and start to dig. They dig and dig and dig. But they do not see any gem. + +"Where is the gem?" Tom asks. He is tired and sad. + +"We have to be patient," Sue says. She is still digging. "Maybe the gem is very deep. Maybe it is the biggest gem ever." + +They dig some more. They see something sparkle in the sand. They dig faster. They get the sparkle out. It is a gem! It is yellow and bright. It is the biggest gem they ever saw. + +"Wow!" Tom says. He is happy and excited. "We found a gem! We found a gem!" + +"Yay!" Sue says. She is happy and excited too. "We are the best gem finders!" + +They hug each other and hold the gem. They are very proud of their gem. They show it to their mom and dad. Their mom and dad are proud of them too. They say they are very patient and smart. They let them keep the gem. Tom and Sue put the gem in their room. They look at it every day. They love their gem. +Tim and Mia are twins. They like to play outside with their dog, Rex. But today, the sky is dark and loud. Mom says it is a storm. She tells them to come inside and sit on the couch. + +Tim and Mia are scared of the storm. They hear the wind howl and the rain hit the window. They see the lightning flash and the thunder boom. Rex is scared too. He runs to the couch and sits with them. He licks their faces and wags his tail. + +Mom comes to the couch with a big blanket and some books. She wraps the blanket around them and hugs them. She says the storm is mighty, but they are safe and warm. She reads them stories about brave heroes and funny animals. Tim and Mia smile and laugh. They forget about the storm. They are happy with Mom and Rex. They love them very much. +Sam and Mia liked to play in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two coal eyes. They named him Frosty. + +One day, they saw a big truck on the road. It had a loud horn and a shiny shovel. It was a snow plow. It came to clear the snow from the road. Sam and Mia ran to their snowman. They did not want the truck to hurt him. + +"Go away, truck!" Sam shouted. "Leave Frosty alone!" + +But the truck did not hear him. It came closer and closer. The shovel was full of snow and ice. It was ready to strike. + +"Look out, Frosty!" Mia cried. She threw a snowball at the truck. But it was too small and too soft. It did not stop the truck. + +The truck hit Frosty with a big thud. The snowman broke into pieces. The hat and the scarf flew away. The carrot nose and the coal eyes fell to the ground. Sam and Mia were very sad. They lost their friend. + +They ran to their house. They told their mom what happened. She hugged them and said, "I'm sorry, sweeties. Sometimes bad things happen. But you can always make a new snowman. Maybe tomorrow, when the sun is out, we can go to the park and find some normal snow." + +Sam and Mia nodded. They hoped to see Frosty again. They did not like the truck. They did not like the ice. They liked the snow. The snow was fun. The snow was normal. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play at the gym. The gym has many toys and games. They can run, jump, slide and swing. They have fun at the gym. + +One day, a new boy comes to the gym. His name is Ben. Ben is shy and quiet. He does not know how to play with the toys and games. He sits in a corner and watches Tom and Lily. + +Tom and Lily see Ben. They think he is strange and boring. They laugh at him. They say, "Look at Ben. He is so terrible. He can't do anything. He is no fun. He is a baby." + +Ben hears Tom and Lily. He feels sad and hurt. He wants to play with them, but he is afraid. He does not laugh. He cries. + +A teacher sees Ben crying. She goes to him and asks, "What is wrong, Ben?" Ben tells her what Tom and Lily said. The teacher is angry and sad. She says, "That is not nice, Ben. Tom and Lily are being mean and rude. They should not laugh at you. They should be kind and friendly. You are not terrible, Ben. You are wonderful. You can do many things. You can learn and have fun. You are not a baby, Ben. You are a big boy." + +The teacher takes Ben to Tom and Lily. She says, "Tom and Lily, you owe Ben an apology. You hurt his feelings. You should not laugh at him. You should laugh with him. You should invite him to play with you. You should share your toys and games. You should be his friends. That is what good children do." + +Tom and Lily feel ashamed and sorry. They say, "We are sorry, Ben. We were wrong. We were mean and rude. We want to be your friends. Will you forgive us? Will you play with us?" + +Ben smiles and nods. He says, "Yes, I forgive you. Yes, I will play with you. Thank you for being nice." + +Tom, Lily and Ben play together at the gym. They have fun at the gym. They laugh with each other. They are happy. + +The moral of the story is: Do not laugh at others. Laugh with others. Be kind and friendly. Make new friends. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with colors. They have red, blue, yellow and green colors. They use the colors to make pictures on paper. + +One day, Lily makes a picture of a big cake. She uses red and yellow colors to make the cake look yummy. She shows her picture to Tom. + +"Look, Tom, I made a cake. Do you like it?" Lily asks. + +Tom looks at the picture. He likes the cake. He thinks it looks yummy too. + +"Yes, Lily, I like it. It is a very nice cake. Can I have some?" Tom asks. + +Lily smiles. She likes to share with Tom. She gives him a piece of paper. She helps him to use the colors to make his own cake. + +"Here, Tom, you can have some. You can make your own cake. What colors do you want to use?" Lily asks. + +Tom thinks. He likes blue and green colors. He uses them to make his cake. He makes a blue and green cake. He shows his picture to Lily. + +"Look, Lily, I made a cake too. Do you like it?" Tom asks. + +Lily looks at the picture. She likes the cake. She thinks it looks yummy too. + +"Yes, Tom, I like it. It is a very nice cake too. Can I have some?" Lily asks. + +Tom smiles. He likes to share with Lily. He gives her a piece of paper. He helps her to use the colors to make her own cake. + +"Here, Lily, you can have some. You can make your own cake too. What colors do you want to use?" Tom asks. + +Lily thinks. She likes red and yellow colors. She uses them to make her cake. She makes a red and yellow cake. She shows her picture to Tom. + +"Look, Tom, I made a cake too. Do you like it?" Lily asks. + +Tom looks at the picture. He likes the cake. He thinks it looks yummy too. + +"Yes, Lily, I like it. It is a very nice cake too. Can we eat them?" Tom asks. + +Lily laughs. She knows they cannot eat the paper cakes. But she has an idea. + +"No, Tom, we cannot eat them. They are not real cakes. But we can pretend. We can use our mouths to make sounds. Like this: mmm, yum, yum, yum." Lily says. + +Tom laughs too. He likes to pretend. He uses his mouth to make sounds. Like this: mmm, yum, yum, yum. + +Lily and Tom pretend to eat their paper cakes. They make sounds and smile. They have fun with their colors. They are happy. They are friends. +Anna and Ben are excited. They are going to the park with Mom. They have a sack with them. The sack has paper and crayons inside. + +At the park, they find a big tree. They sit under the tree and open the sack. They take out the paper and crayons. They want to draw the tree and the birds and the flowers. + +"Look, Anna, I draw a blue bird!" Ben says, showing his paper to his sister. + +"Wow, Ben, that is a nice bird!" Anna says. "I draw a yellow flower. Do you like it?" + +"Yes, Anna, I like it. It is a pretty flower!" Ben says. + +They draw more things on their paper. They are happy and proud of their drawings. They show them to Mom. Mom smiles and hugs them. + +"You are very good at drawing!" Mom says. "You can keep your paper and crayons in the sack. We can use them again another day." + +Anna and Ben nod. They put their paper and crayons back in the sack. They thank Mom for taking them to the park. They have had a fun day. +Tom liked to mark on the wall with his crayons. He made big and small marks, red and blue and green. He thought they were pretty and fun. But his mother did not like them. She said they were bad and messy. She told Tom to stop and to clean the wall. + +One day, Tom found a new crayon. It was black and shiny. He wanted to try it on the wall. He made a big mark that looked like a snake. He smiled and made another mark that looked like a star. He did not hear his mother coming. + +His mother saw the black marks on the wall. She was very angry. She shouted at Tom and took the crayon away. She said it was not a crayon, but a marker. She said it was hard to clean and it would stay on the wall forever. She said Tom was naughty and he had to go to his room. + +Tom felt sad and scared. He did not know what a marker was. He did not mean to make his mother angry. He wished he could erase the marks and make his mother happy. He went to his room and cried. + +His mother felt sorry for Tom. She knew he did not understand. She went to his room and hugged him. She said she loved him and she was not angry anymore. She said they would try to clean the wall together. She said he could mark on paper or on a board, but not on the wall. She gave him a kiss and a new crayon. It was yellow and bright. Tom smiled and said thank you. He marked on a paper and showed it to his mother. She said it was beautiful and good. They both felt happy. +Tim and Sam were best friends. They liked to play with cars and balls and blocks. One day, they found a big circle on the ground. It was shiny and had many colors. + +"Wow, look at this circle!" Tim said. "It is so pretty. Can we play with it?" + +Sam nodded. He wanted to play with the circle too. He picked it up and threw it in the air. The circle flew like a bird and made a funny sound. + +Tim and Sam laughed. They took turns throwing and catching the circle. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, a man came. He looked serious and angry. He had a badge and a hat. He was a police officer. + +"Hey, you two!" he shouted. "What are you doing with that circle? That is not a toy. That is a frisbee. It belongs to someone else. You have to give it back." + +Tim and Sam were scared. They did not know what a frisbee was. They thought the circle was a toy. They did not want to give it back. + +"But we like the circle," Tim said. "We found it on the ground. Can we keep it?" + +The police officer shook his head. He said, "No, you cannot keep it. That is not fair. The circle belongs to the people who live in that house. They were playing with it in their yard. But the wind blew it away. They are looking for it. They are sad. How would you feel if someone took your toys?" + +Tim and Sam thought about it. They felt sorry for the people in the house. They did not want to make them sad. They liked their toys too. They did not want to lose them. + +They said, "We are sorry, officer. We did not know. We will give the circle back. We will say sorry to the people in the house." + +The police officer smiled. He said, "That is very good of you. You are honest and kind. You have learned a lesson today. You should not take things that are not yours. You should respect other people's things. You should ask questions before you play with something. That way, you can avoid trouble and make friends." + +Tim and Sam nodded. They agreed with the officer. They gave the circle back to the people in the house. They said sorry and explained what happened. The people in the house were happy and thanked them. They said they could play with the circle sometimes if they asked nicely. + +Tim and Sam were happy too. They learned a lesson. They made new friends. They went back to play with their own toys. They never took things that were not theirs again. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park after school. One day, Anna's mom says she will pick them up at four o'clock. She promises to be on time. + +"Mom, can we go to the ice cream shop on the way home?" Anna asks. + +"Sure, honey, if we have time. But you have to be good and wait for me at the park gate, okay?" Mom says. + +Anna and Ben say okay. They run to the swings and have fun. They look at the clock. It is almost four. They go to the park gate and wait for Mom. + +But Mom does not come. They wait and wait. They see many cars on the road. They hear horns and sirens. They feel scared and hungry. + +"Where is Mom?" Anna cries. + +"I don't know. Maybe there is traffic. Maybe she is stuck in the cars." Ben says. + +They wait some more. The sun goes down. The park gets dark and cold. They see no one else. They hug each other and cry. + +Mom is not reliable. She broke her promise. She did not come to get them. They are alone and sad. This is a bad ending. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide. But then the sky became dark and it started to rain. Tom and Lily ran to a big tree and hid under it. + +"I'm wet and cold," Lily said. "I want to go home." + +"Me too," Tom said. "But we don't have an umbrella. How can we go home?" + +They looked around and saw a man walking with a big yellow umbrella. He was holding a bottle of lemonade in his hand. He looked nice and friendly. + +"Excuse me, sir," Tom said. "Can you help us? We need an umbrella to go home." + +The man smiled and said, "Sure, I can help you. You can share my umbrella. Where do you live?" + +Tom and Lily told him their address. It was not far from the park. The man said, "That's great. I live near there too. Come on, let's go together." + +Tom and Lily thanked him and followed him. They walked under his big yellow umbrella and felt warm and dry. The man offered them some lemonade from his bottle. + +"Thank you, sir," Lily said. "You are very kind." + +"You're welcome, little girl," the man said. "But be careful, the lemonade is sour. Do you like sour things?" + +Lily took a sip and made a funny face. She did not like sour things. She gave the bottle back to the man. + +"No, thank you, sir," she said. "The lemonade is too sour for me. I don't like it." + +Tom took a sip and smiled. He liked sour things. He drank some more and said, "I like it, sir. The lemonade is good. Can I have some more?" + +"Sure, little boy," the man said. "You can have some more. You have a good taste." + +Tom and Lily were happy. They had found a new friend who helped them and shared his umbrella and lemonade. They reached their home and said goodbye to the man. They gave him a big hug and said, "Thank you, sir. You are the best." + +The man waved and said, "You're welcome, kids. You are very sweet. Have a nice day." + +Tom and Lily went inside their home and told their mom about their adventure. They said, "We met a nice man who gave us his umbrella and lemonade. He was very kind and fun. We like him a lot." + +Their mom smiled and said, "That's wonderful, kids. I'm glad you met a nice man. But next time, don't forget to take your own umbrella when you go to the park. You never know when it will rain." +Lila and Ben are at the zoo with their mom. They see many animals, but their favorite is the hippo. The hippo is big and gray and has a huge mouth. He likes to swim in the water and splash with his friends. + +"Look, mom, the hippo is coming out of the water!" Lila says, pointing excitedly. + +"Wow, he is so big and strong!" Ben says, admiring the hippo. + +The hippo walks to the edge of the pool and opens his mouth wide. He shows his big teeth and makes a loud noise. He is saying hello to the people. + +"Hello, hippo!" Lila and Ben say back. They clap their hands to show they are happy to see him. + +The hippo likes the sound of the clapping. He is an enthusiastic hippo. He claps his mouth too, making more noise and splashing more water. + +"Look, mom, he is clapping too!" Lila and Ben say, laughing. + +Mom smiles and takes a picture of the hippo and the kids. She thinks they are having a lot of fun. + +"Let's say thank you to the hippo and go see the other animals," she says. + +"Thank you, hippo!" Lila and Ben say. They wave goodbye to the hippo and follow mom to the next exhibit. + +They hope to see the hippo again soon. He is their new friend. +Sam and Lily were best friends. They liked to play in the field near their house. The field had many flowers and bugs and birds. Sam and Lily liked to look at them and make up stories. + +One day, Sam had a new idea. He said to Lily, "I recommend we play a game. We can pretend we are spies and look for clues in the field. Maybe we can find a secret treasure or a hidden enemy." + +Lily thought that sounded fun. She said, "OK, let's play spies. What do we need?" + +Sam said, "We need a hat and a coat and a magnifying glass. And we need to be very quiet and sneaky. Come on, let's go to my house and get them." + +Sam and Lily ran to Sam's house and found what they needed. They put on the hat and the coat and took the magnifying glass. They looked very funny, but they did not care. They were spies. + +They went back to the field and started to look for clues. They crawled on the ground and peeked behind the flowers and the rocks. They whispered to each other and pointed at things. + +But they did not see the big dog that was sleeping in the field. The dog was very big and very loud. He did not like strangers in his field. He woke up and saw Sam and Lily. He barked and ran towards them. + +Sam and Lily were scared. They dropped the magnifying glass and ran away. The dog chased them and nipped at their heels. They screamed and cried. + +They reached the fence and climbed over it. They were safe, but they were also embarrassed. They saw their moms and dads and some other kids watching them. They had heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. + +Sam and Lily felt silly. They had played a bad game. They took off the hat and the coat and said sorry to their parents. They said sorry to the dog too. He was just doing his job. + +They learned a lesson. They decided to play a different game next time. They still liked the field, but they did not recommend playing spies there. +Tom was a boy who liked to work with his dad. He helped him fix things and make things. He had his own tools in a drawer in his room. He was very proud of his tools. + +One day, Tom wanted to work on a new project. He went to his drawer to get his tools, but he could not open it. The drawer was stuck. Tom pulled and pushed, but nothing happened. He got angry and kicked the drawer. He yelled and cried. + +His dad heard the noise and came to his room. He saw Tom and the drawer. He said, "Tom, what is wrong?" Tom said, "My drawer is stuck. I can't get my tools. I want to work." His dad said, "I see. But kicking and yelling won't help. You need to be calm and think. Maybe there is something blocking the drawer. Let's look together." + +They moved the drawer out of the way and found a toy car behind it. Tom remembered that he had played with the car the day before and forgot to put it away. He said, "Oh, it was my car. I'm sorry, dad. I should have cleaned up my room." His dad said, "That's okay, Tom. We all make mistakes. But we can learn from them. Next time, remember to put your toys away when you are done. Then you won't have trouble with your drawer. And if you do have a problem, don't get angry. Be calm and try to solve it." + +Tom nodded and hugged his dad. He said, "Thank you, dad. You are right. I will be calm and clean up my room. Can we work on the project now?" His dad said, "Sure, Tom. Let's go get your tools and have some fun." They smiled and went to work. Tom was happy and learned a lesson. +It was a rainy day. Tom and Lily wanted to go outside and play. But Mom said, "No, it is too wet. You will get sick." + +Tom and Lily were sad. They looked at the window and saw the rain. They saw a big umbrella in the closet. They had an idea. + +"Let's try the umbrella," Tom said. "Maybe we can go outside with it." + +"OK," Lily said. "But we have to be careful. Mom will be mad if we get wet." + +They took the umbrella and opened it. It was nice and colorful. They held it together and walked to the door. + +"Where are you going?" Mom asked. She saw them with the umbrella. + +"We want to try the umbrella outside," Tom said. "Please, Mom, can we?" + +Mom smiled. She saw that they were curious and brave. She said, "OK, but only for a little while. And stay close to the house. And don't forget your boots." + +"Thank you, Mom," Tom and Lily said. They put on their boots and went outside with the umbrella. + +They felt the rain on the umbrella. It made a funny sound. They saw the puddles and the worms. They jumped and splashed and laughed. + +They had fun with the umbrella. They were happy. They tried something new. +Anna and Ben are playing with their blocks. They are building a big tower with many colors. They are happy and proud of their tower. + +But then, Tom comes. Tom is not nice. He likes to break things. He sees the tower and pushes it. The blocks fall down and make a loud noise. Anna and Ben are sad and angry. + +"Tom, why did you do that?" Anna asks. "That was our tower. We worked hard on it." + +Tom does not answer. He runs away. He feels guilty. He knows he did something bad. + +Anna and Ben look at their broken tower. They want to fix it. But they do not have enough blocks. Some blocks are missing. They look around and see Tom hiding behind a chair. He has some blocks in his hands. + +"Tom, give us back our blocks!" Ben says. "You took them when you broke our tower. That is not fair." + +Tom is scared. He does not want to give back the blocks. But he also does not want to be in trouble. He thinks for a moment. Then he decides to do the right thing. + +He comes out from behind the chair. He gives the blocks to Anna and Ben. He says he is sorry. He asks if he can help them fix the tower. + +Anna and Ben are surprised. They are still mad at Tom. But they also see that he is sorry. They decide to give him a chance. They say he can help them fix the tower. But he has to be careful and gentle. + +They work together. They put the blocks back in place. They make the tower even bigger and better than before. They are happy and proud of their tower. They are also happy and proud of themselves. They have success. + +They invite Tom to play with them. Tom is happy too. He says thank you. He promises to be nice. He learns that it is better to share and build than to break and take. He feels less guilty. He feels more friendly. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play at school. They have a big desk with many toys. They can draw, read, and build with the toys. + +One day, Lily wants to play with a big puzzle. She takes the puzzle box and puts it on the desk. She opens the box and spills the pieces on the desk. She says, "Look, Ben, this puzzle is fun. It has many colors and shapes. Do you want to help me?" + +Ben nods and smiles. He likes puzzles too. He sits next to Lily and picks up a piece. He tries to fit it with another piece, but it does not work. He tries again and again, but he cannot find the right place. He says, "Lily, this puzzle is hard. I cannot fit the pieces. Can you help me?" + +Lily looks at Ben and sees that he is sad. She is a generous friend. She says, "Don't worry, Ben. I will help you. We can do it together. Here, take this piece. It fits with this one. See?" She shows him how to match the pieces. Ben smiles and says, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend. You are generous. Can I help you too?" + +Lily nods and says, "Yes, Ben. You can help me too. We can share the puzzle. We can fit the pieces and make a beautiful picture. It will be fun." They work together and fit the pieces. They fill the desk with the puzzle. They are happy and proud. They have a big desk with a big puzzle. They are good friends. They are generous. +Timmy liked to zoom around the house with his toy car. He made loud noises and pretended he was a race driver. He zoomed in the living room, the bedroom, and the bathroom. He had a lot of fun. + +But he was not allowed to zoom in the kitchen. Mommy said the kitchen was dangerous. There was a stove that could burn him, and knives that could cut him, and pots that could fall on him. Timmy had to stay away from the kitchen. + +One day, Timmy was zooming in the hallway, when he saw the kitchen door open. He was curious. He wanted to see what was inside. He forgot what Mommy said. He zoomed into the kitchen. + +He saw the stove. It had a red light. It looked shiny. He wanted to touch it. He zoomed towards the stove. He did not see the wet floor. He slipped and slid. He hit the stove with his hand. He felt a sharp pain. He screamed. + +Mommy heard him and ran to the kitchen. She saw Timmy crying and holding his hand. She saw the wet floor and the stove. She understood what happened. She hugged Timmy and said, "I'm sorry, Timmy. You hurt yourself. You should have listened to me. The kitchen is dangerous. You have to be careful. Next time, don't zoom in the kitchen. OK?" + +Timmy nodded. He was sorry too. He learned his lesson. He said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I won't zoom in the kitchen again. I love you." + +Mommy smiled and said, "I love you too, Timmy. Let's go and put some ice on your hand. It will make it feel better." + +They left the kitchen and went to the living room. Timmy never zoomed in the kitchen again. He zoomed in other places, but he always listened to Mommy. He was a good boy. +Lila and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big dog with black fur. The dog was wild and angry. It barked and ran at them. + +"Help! Help!" Lila and Tom shouted. They were scared of the dog. + +A man with a hat and a rope came. He was a dog saver. He threw the rope around the dog's neck. He pulled the dog away from Lila and Tom. + +"Are you OK, kids?" the man asked. He was kind and brave. + +"Yes, thank you, dog saver!" Lila and Tom said. They were happy and relieved. + +The man smiled. He took the dog to his car. He said, "Don't worry, I will take care of this dog. He needs a home and some love. Maybe he will not be so wild and angry anymore." + +Lila and Tom waved goodbye to the man and the dog. They learned that some dogs are wild and some are friendly. They also learned that dog savers are good people. They went back to playing in the park. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big garden with many flowers, trees and animals. They loved to look at the landscape and see the different colors and shapes. + +One day, it started to rain very hard. The sky was gray and the wind was loud. Anna and Ben ran inside the house and looked out the window. They saw the raindrops falling on the garden and making puddles. + +"Look, Ben, the rain is ruining our garden!" Anna said. "The flowers are wet and the animals are hiding. I don't like the rain!" + +Ben shook his head. "No, Anna, the rain is not bad. The rain is good for the garden. The rain gives water to the flowers and the trees. The rain makes the landscape more beautiful. The rain is a gift from God." + +Anna frowned. "But the rain is too strong. The flowers are delicate and the rain can break them. The animals are scared and the rain can hurt them. The rain is a problem, not a gift." + +Ben smiled. "No, Anna, the rain is not too strong. The flowers are delicate but they are also strong. They can bend and bounce back. The animals are scared but they are also smart. They can find shelter and stay warm. The rain is a challenge, not a problem." + +Anna and Ben watched the rain for a while. They saw the raindrops sparkle and the garden shine. They saw the flowers nod and the animals peek. They saw the landscape change and grow. + +"Maybe you are right, Ben," Anna said. "The rain is not bad. The rain is good. The rain is a gift and a challenge. The rain is a friend." + +Ben hugged Anna. "Yes, Anna, the rain is a friend. And so are you. We are twins and we are friends. We can play inside or outside. We can enjoy the landscape in any weather. We can learn from the rain and from each other." + +Anna and Ben learned a lesson that day. They learned to appreciate the rain and the garden. They learned to respect the flowers and the animals. They learned to love the landscape and each other. They learned to be grateful and brave. They learned to be friends. +Ben and Lily were playing in the woods. They liked to look for pine cones and make forts with sticks. They heard a loud noise and saw a big truck coming. The truck was carrying many pine trees that had been cut down. + +"Let's hide!" Lily said. She ran behind a bush and Ben followed her. They paused and watched the truck pass by. They felt anxious and sad. Why did the truck take the pine trees away? + +The truck stopped at the end of the road. A man got out and opened the back. He took out a big saw and walked towards a pine tree that was still standing. He was going to cut it down too. + +"No!" Ben shouted. He ran out of the bush and towards the man. "Stop! That's our tree! We play here!" + +The man saw Ben and was surprised. He paused and looked at him. He saw Lily behind the bush too. He smiled and put down the saw. + +"Hello, kids. I'm sorry, I didn't know you liked this tree. I'm here to clear the land for a new house. But maybe I can leave this one for you. Do you want to help me decorate it?" + +Ben and Lily nodded. They were happy and curious. The man took out some lights and ornaments from the truck. He helped them hang them on the pine tree. It looked very pretty and bright. + +"Wow, thank you!" Lily said. "It's like a Christmas tree!" + +The man laughed. "You're welcome. Merry Christmas, kids. You can keep playing here, but be careful. And don't tell anyone about our secret tree, okay?" + +Ben and Lily agreed. They hugged the man and thanked him again. They played with the pine tree and the decorations until it was dark. They felt happy and safe. They had a new friend and a secret tree. +Lily and Ben were playing in their room. They had many toys and books, but they wanted to do something new. They saw a big box in the corner. It was empty and brown. + +"Let's fill the box with things!" Lily said. She was enthusiastic. She liked to make things and pretend. + +"OK, what can we fill it with?" Ben asked. He looked around the room. + +They found many things to fill the box with. They put in pillows, blankets, dolls, cars, balls, and books. The box became very heavy and full. + +"Look, we made a house!" Lily said. She climbed on top of the box. "I'm the mom and you're the dad." + +"OK, I'm the dad," Ben said. He climbed on top of the box too. "Where are the kids?" + +"They are inside the box," Lily said. She pointed to the dolls. "They are sleeping." + +They pretended to be a family. They talked and laughed and sang. They had fun. + +But then they heard a loud noise. They looked up and saw the ceiling. It was cracking and falling. They were scared. + +"Mom! Dad!" they shouted. They jumped off the box and ran to the door. + +Their mom and dad came and saw the mess. They were angry and worried. + +"What did you do?" their mom asked. "Why did you fill the box so much? It was too heavy for the ceiling!" + +"We're sorry, mom," Lily and Ben said. They felt bad. They did not mean to break the ceiling. + +Their mom and dad hugged them and said they were glad they were not hurt. They said they would fix the ceiling and the box. They said they loved them. + +Lily and Ben said they loved them too. They said they would not fill the box so much again. They said they would play with their toys and books instead. They learned their lesson. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. It is very high and shiny. Anna wants to try it. She runs to the slide and climbs up the ladder. Ben is scared. He does not like high things. + +"Anna, wait for me!" Ben calls. He follows Anna slowly. He does not want to lose his friend. + +Anna reaches the top of the slide. She looks down and sees the grass and the flowers. She feels happy and brave. She sits on the slide and pushes herself. She goes down very fast. She laughs and shouts. "Whee! This is fun!" + +Ben gets to the top of the slide. He looks down and sees Anna. She is smiling and waving at him. He wants to smile too, but he feels nervous. He sits on the slide and holds the sides. He does not push himself. He goes down very slowly. He does not laugh or shout. He says nothing. + +Anna waits for Ben at the bottom of the slide. She sees him coming. She runs to him and gives him a hug. "Ben, you did it! You are brave!" She says. + +Ben feels a warm feeling in his chest. He looks at Anna and sees her smile. He forgets his fear. He smiles back at her. "Anna, you are right. This is fun!" He says. + +They hold hands and run to the slide again. They want to try it one more time. They are happy and brave. They are friends. +Jill and Ben are friends. They like to draw with crayons. Jill has a light pink eraser. She loves her eraser. It can make mistakes go away. + +One day, Ben wants to use Jill's eraser. He asks her, "Can I have your eraser, please?" Jill says, "No, it is mine. I love it. You have your own eraser." Ben says, "But mine is old and dark. Yours is new and light. Please, let me have it." Jill says, "No, no, no. Go away." + +Ben is sad and angry. He thinks Jill is mean. He waits until Jill is not looking. He grabs her eraser and runs away. Jill sees him and shouts, "Hey, that is my eraser. Give it back. You are a bad friend." + +Jill chases Ben. They run around the room. They bump into the table. The crayons fall on the floor. The teacher sees them and says, "Stop, stop, stop. What are you doing? Why are you fighting?" + +Jill and Ben tell the teacher what happened. The teacher says, "That is not nice, Ben. You should not take Jill's eraser without asking. That is not how friends treat each other. You should say sorry and give it back." Ben says, "I am sorry, Jill. I was wrong. Here is your eraser." Jill says, "Thank you, Ben. I forgive you. But next time, you should ask me first." The teacher says, "That is good, Jill. You are a kind friend. You should share your eraser sometimes. It is more fun to draw together." Jill says, "Okay, teacher. I will share my eraser with Ben. We can draw a big picture of a rainbow." Ben says, "Yes, let's do that. I like rainbows. They are light and colorful." Jill and Ben smile and hug. They are friends again. They love to draw with crayons. +Lily and Ben are playing in the hall. They have a big box of toys and they make a lot of noise. They laugh and shout and throw things. + +Mom is in the kitchen. She is making dinner. She hears the noise and she is not happy. She goes to the hall and says, "Lily and Ben, you are too loud. You need to be polite and quiet. Go to your room and play there." + +Lily and Ben do not want to go to their room. They like the hall. They have a plan. They say, "OK, Mom, we will go to our room. But first, can we show you something?" + +Mom says, "What do you want to show me?" + +Lily and Ben say, "Come here, Mom. Look at this toy. It is very cool. It can lock and unlock." + +Mom is curious. She goes to the hall and looks at the toy. It is a small lock with a key. Lily and Ben say, "Look, Mom, we can lock and unlock it. Do you want to try?" + +Mom says, "Sure, let me see." She takes the lock and the key. She puts the key in the lock and turns it. She hears a click. She says, "Wow, that is cool. How do you unlock it?" + +Lily and Ben smile. They say, "We will show you, Mom. But first, we need to do something." They run to the door of the hall and close it. They lock the door with another key. They say, "Bye, Mom. We are going to our room. Have fun with the lock." + +Mom is shocked. She says, "Lily and Ben, what are you doing? Open the door right now. This is not polite. This is not funny." + +Lily and Ben giggle. They say, "Sorry, Mom. We will come back soon. We just want to play a little more. Don't worry, we have the key. We will unlock the door later." + +Mom is angry. She says, "Lily and Ben, this is not a game. This is naughty. You need to come back and open the door now. Or you will be in big trouble." + +Lily and Ben hear Mom. They feel bad. They say, "OK, Mom, we are sorry. We will come back and open the door. We did not mean to make you mad. We just wanted to have fun." + +They go back to the hall and unlock the door. They see Mom. She is not smiling. She says, "Lily and Ben, you need to say sorry. You need to be polite and respectful. You cannot lock me in the hall. That is not nice. That is not safe." + +Lily and Ben say, "Sorry, Mom. We are sorry. We will be polite and respectful. We will not lock you in the hall again. We love you, Mom." + +Mom says, "I love you too, Lily and Ben. But you need to learn your lesson. You need to go to your room and play quietly. No more locks. No more noise. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Ben say, "Yes, Mom, we understand. We will go to our room and play quietly. No more locks. No more noise." + +They hug Mom and say, "We are sorry, Mom. We love you, Mom." + +Mom hugs them and says, "I love you too, Lily and Ben. But please, be polite and good." +Lily and Ben are at a restaurant with their mom and dad. They are hungry and want to eat. Mom gives them a menu to look at. The menu has pictures of different foods. + +"Look, Ben, they have pizza!" Lily says, pointing at the menu. "I want pizza with cheese and tomato." + +"I want pizza too, but with ham and pineapple," Ben says, looking at the menu. "And I want juice to drink." + +Mom and dad smile and ask the waiter to bring them pizza and juice. The waiter nods and goes away. + +While they wait for their food, Lily and Ben are playful. They make funny faces at each other and giggle. They draw on the paper napkins with crayons. They play peek-a-boo with the salt and pepper shakers. + +But they are also careful not to make a mess or be too loud. They know that mom and dad like them to be good at the restaurant. + +Soon, the waiter comes back with their pizza and juice. He puts the plates and cups on the table. Lily and Ben say thank you and start to eat. They are happy and enjoy their food. + +Mom and dad are happy too. They eat their food and talk to each other. They are proud of their playful and polite children. They all have a good time at the restaurant. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books and crayons. They can create anything they want with their toys and crayons. + +One day, Anna and Ben decide to create a castle with their blocks and pillows. They work hard and make a big castle in the middle of their room. They are happy and proud of their castle. + +"Look at our castle!" Anna says. "It is so big and strong!" + +"Yes, it is!" Ben says. "We are the king and the queen of the castle!" + +They put on their crowns and capes and pretend to rule the castle. They have fun and laugh. + +But then, their big brother Tom comes in. He is older and bigger than Anna and Ben. He does not like their castle. He thinks it is stupid and messy. + +"What is this?" Tom says. "This is not a castle. This is a pile of junk. You are stupid and silly. Move this out of the way. I need to use the room." + +Tom pushes their castle and makes it fall down. He breaks their blocks and pillows. He throws their crowns and capes. He makes a big mess. + +Anna and Ben are sad and angry. They cry and shout. + +"Stop it, Tom!" Anna says. "You are mean and rude. You ruined our castle. You are the stupid one!" + +"Go away, Tom!" Ben says. "You are not welcome in our room. You are not our brother. You are a monster!" + +Tom does not care. He laughs and walks away. He thinks he is smart and cool. He does not understand why Anna and Ben are upset. + +Anna and Ben hug each other. They try to fix their castle. They still love their castle. They still love each other. They are not stupid. They are creative and brave. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play and learn new things. One day, they plan to go to the museum with their moms. The museum has many things to see and do. + +They get on the bus and go to the museum. They are very happy and excited. They see big animals, shiny rocks, old bones, and colorful paintings. They ask their moms many questions. Their moms tell them stories and facts. + +"Look, Lily, this is a dinosaur. It was very big and strong. It lived a long time ago." Ben's mom says. + +"Wow, it is so cool. Can we touch it?" Lily asks. + +"No, we can't touch it. It is very old and fragile. We can only look at it." Ben's mom says. + +"OK, I understand. But can we take a picture with it?" Lily asks. + +"Sure, we can do that. Let's smile and say cheese." Ben's mom says. + +They take a picture with the dinosaur. They are very proud and happy. They show it to their moms and each other. + +They go to see more things in the museum. They have a lot of fun and learn a lot. They think the museum is great. They thank their moms for taking them there. They want to come back again. +Anna and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They had a lot of fun on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. They also liked to talk to each other and share their secrets. + +One day, they saw a big truck in the park. It had a loud noise and a long arm. The truck was there to cut some of the old trees. Anna and Ben were curious and wanted to see what the truck was doing. They ran towards the truck, but they did not see the sign that said "Keep out". + +"Hey, look at that!" Ben said, pointing at the truck. "It can lift the trees like they are toys!" + +"Wow, that's amazing!" Anna said, watching the truck. "But why are they cutting the trees? They are so pretty and green!" + +"I don't know," Ben said, shrugging. "Maybe they need them for something else. Or maybe they are sick and need to go away." + +Anna and Ben did not notice that the truck was moving closer to them. They did not hear the man who shouted at them to get away. They did not see the shadow of the long arm that was about to fall on them. + +The truck made a loud crash. The park became silent. The trees were gone. Anna and Ben were gone too. + +The next day, their parents came to the park. They were looking for their children. They hoped they would find them and hug them and take them home. But they only found a big hole in the ground and a distant wake of dust. They cried and cried and cried. + +The end. +Lily and Tom were hungry. They wanted to eat some bread and cheese. But they had to wait for Mom to come back from the shop. + +"Can we have a snack?" Lily asked Tom. + +"No, Mom said we have to wait. She will be back soon," Tom said. + +Lily and Tom looked at the kitchen. They saw a big bowl of fruit on the table. There were apples, bananas, oranges and grapes. + +"Maybe we can have some fruit," Lily said. "Mom likes it when we eat fruit. It is good for us." + +Tom nodded. He liked fruit too. He picked up an apple and took a bite. He chewed it slowly and smiled. It was sweet and juicy. + +Lily picked up a banana and peeled it. She chewed it quickly and made a funny face. It was brown and mushy. + +"Yuck, this banana is bad," Lily said. She spat it out and threw it in the bin. + +Tom looked at her and shook his head. "That is waste, Lily. You should not waste food. Mom says we have to be thankful for what we have." + +Lily felt sorry. She did not mean to waste food. She picked up an orange and peeled it. She chewed it carefully and smiled. It was sour and fresh. + +"Sorry, Tom. You are right. This orange is good," Lily said. + +Tom smiled back. He picked up a grape and popped it in his mouth. He chewed it gently and laughed. It was soft and bursty. + +Lily and Tom ate some more fruit. They felt happy and full. They did not waste any more food. They put the fruit peel in the compost bin. + +Mom came back from the shop. She saw Lily and Tom in the kitchen. She saw the fruit bowl on the table. + +"Did you have a snack?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, Mom. We had some fruit. It was yummy," Lily and Tom said. + +Mom hugged them and kissed them. She was proud of them. They were good children. They did not chew too much. They did not waste food. They were hungry no more. +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. One day, they find a big red truck with a siren and a ladder. They think it is very cool. + +"Let's pretend we are firefighters!" Tim says. "We can save people and animals from fires!" + +"OK!" Kim says. "I will be the driver and you will be the helper!" + +They make noises with their mouths and drive the truck around the room. They see a teddy bear on the bed. Tim says, "Look! There is a fire on the bed! We have to save the teddy bear!" + +He climbs the ladder and grabs the teddy bear. He throws it to Kim, who catches it. They cheer and hug the teddy bear. + +"Good job, firefighters!" Kim says. + +But then, they hear a loud knock on the door. It is their mom. She looks angry. + +"What are you doing?" she asks. "You are making too much noise! And why did you throw the teddy bear? You could have broken it!" + +Tim and Kim feel scared. They think they are in trouble. + +"Sorry, mom," Tim says. "We were playing firefighters. We thought it was an emergency." + +Mom sighs. She says, "I know you were having fun, but you have to be careful with your toys and your noise. And there is no fire on the bed. It is just a blanket. You have to use your imagination, not your hands." + +She picks up the teddy bear and the truck. She says, "Now, it is time for a nap. You can play with these toys later, but quietly. OK?" + +Tim and Kim nod. They say, "OK, mom." + +They follow mom to their beds. They think they are still cool, but they will be more quiet next time. +Lily and Ben are playing in the sand. They have a green bucket and a red shovel. They want to make a big castle. + +"Let's count how many scoops of sand we need," Lily says. + +"Okay," Ben says. "You count and I scoop." + +Lily starts to count. "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten." + +The bucket is full of sand. Ben turns it over and lifts it up. A nice tower comes out. + +"Wow, good job, Ben!" Lily says. "Let's make another one." + +They make four more towers. Then they join them with walls and a gate. They put some shells and stones on top. + +"Look, our castle is done!" Ben says. "It's the best castle ever!" + +They are very happy. They clap their hands and hug each other. They show their castle to their mom and dad. They are proud of their work. +Tim and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big truck. The truck has many bottles of milk. Tim and Mia love milk. They want to drink some. + +"Look, Mia, milk!" Tim says. "Let's go and get some." + +"No, Tim, we can't. That is not our milk. That is for the shops." Mia says. + +But Tim does not listen. He runs to the truck. He opens the door. He takes a bottle of milk. He drinks it. It is amazing. He feels happy. + +"Tim, come back! You are being bad!" Mia shouts. She runs after him. + +But Tim does not hear her. He sees another bottle of milk. He wants more. He takes it. He drinks it. It is amazing. He feels happier. + +"Tim, stop! You are drinking too much!" Mia shouts. She catches him. She pulls him away. + +But Tim does not want to stop. He sees more bottles of milk. He wants them all. He pushes Mia. He runs to the truck. He grabs another bottle of milk. He drinks it. It is amazing. He feels happiest. + +But then, he hears a loud noise. He looks up. He sees the driver of the truck. The driver is angry. He yells at Tim. + +"Hey, you little thief! What are you doing with my milk? Give it back, now!" + +Tim is scared. He drops the bottle of milk. He runs away. He cries. + +Mia follows him. She hugs him. She says, "It's okay, Tim. I'm sorry you are scared. But you should not take things that are not yours. That is wrong. And you should not drink so much milk. That is bad for your tummy. You will be sick." + +Tim nods. He says, "I'm sorry, Mia. You are right. I was being bad. I will not do it again. Can we still be friends?" + +Mia smiles. She says, "Of course we can. You are my friend. But next time, listen to me, okay?" + +Tim smiles. He says, "Okay. I will listen to you. You are smart. And you are amazing." + +They hug. They go back to the park. They play. They are happy. +Sara likes to draw with her crayons. She has many colors, but her favorite is pink. She draws flowers, hearts, and stars with pink. She also draws her family and her cat with other colors. + +One day, Sara wants to show her drawings to her mom and dad. She thinks of a good idea. She takes some tape and sticks her drawings on the wall. She makes a big display of her art. She is very proud of her work. + +When mom and dad come home, they see Sara's display. They are very happy and surprised. They hug Sara and tell her how good her drawings are. They also see a thin envelope on the table. Sara says it is for them. They open it and find a pink card. Inside, Sara has written "I love you" with her crayons. Mom and dad are very touched. They thank Sara and give her a big kiss. They tell her they love her too. Sara smiles and feels very happy. She likes to display her art and her love. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they want to go to the park. They ask their moms if they can go. + +"Yes, you can go, but you have to take the bus," Lily's mom says. "It is too far to walk." + +"OK, mom. Can we bring our toys?" Lily asks. + +"Sure, but only one toy each. And don't lose them on the bus," Lily's mom says. + +Lily and Ben choose their toys. Lily brings her doll. Ben brings his truck. They put their toys in their backpacks. They say goodbye to their moms and go to the bus stop. + +They wait for the bus. They see the bus coming. It is big and yellow. It has a number on it. The number is seven. That is the bus they need. + +They get on the bus. They pay the driver. They find two seats. They sit down. They take out their toys. They play with them. + +"Look, my truck can make noises," Ben says. He pushes a button. The truck makes a honk sound. + +"That is cool," Lily says. "My doll can talk. She says hello." She presses a button. The doll says hello. + +"That is nice," Ben says. + +They play with their toys. They have fun. They look out the window. They see trees and houses and cars. They see the park. It is green and big. It has swings and slides and a sandbox. + +The bus stops. The driver says, "This is the park. You can get off here." + +Lily and Ben say thank you to the driver. They put their toys in their backpacks. They get off the bus. They run to the park. They play on the swings and slides and in the sandbox. They are happy. + +They think their toys are useful. They help them have fun on the bus and in the park. They are glad they brought them. They are good friends. They share their toys. They have a good day. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys and watch TV. One day, they find a big box in the garage. The box is brown and has a red sticker on it. + +"Look, a box!" Ben says. "Let's see what's inside." + +"OK," Mia says. "Maybe it has a surprise for us." + +They open the box and see a lot of wires and buttons. They do not know what it is, but it looks fun. + +"Wow, this is cool!" Ben says. "Let's play with it." + +They start to touch the wires and buttons. Some of them make noises and lights. They laugh and have fun. + +But one button is different. It is big and green and has a picture of a fire on it. Ben sees it and wants to press it. + +"Hey, what's this?" Ben says. "Let's press it and see what happens." + +"No, don't!" Mia says. "It looks bad. It has fire on it. It might be hot." + +But Ben does not listen. He presses the button and the box makes a loud noise. Then it starts to smoke and burn. The fire comes out of the box and spreads to the garage. + +"Help! Help!" Ben and Mia scream. "The box is on fire! It's hot! It's hot!" + +They try to run away, but the fire is too fast. It catches them and hurts them. They cry and scream, but no one hears them. The fire burns the box, the garage, and the friends. The end. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. Lily saw something unusual on a leaf. It was green and round and had tiny legs. + +"Look, Tom, what is this?" Lily asked, pointing to the leaf. + +Tom came closer and looked at the unusual thing. He saw that it had two big eyes that blinked. He touched it gently with his finger. It moved a little. + +"I think it is a bug, but a very strange one. Maybe it is a baby bug," Tom said. + +They heard a voice behind them. It was Mom. She had a brush in her hand. + +"Time to go inside, kids. You need to brush your teeth and get ready for bed," Mom said. + +Lily and Tom ran to Mom. They wanted to show her the unusual bug. + +"Mom, look what we found! It is a green bug that blinks!" Lily said. + +Mom looked at the leaf. She smiled. + +"That is not a bug, kids. That is a pea. It fell from the pea plant. The eyes are just spots. And the legs are hairs. It is a vegetable, not a bug," Mom said. + +Lily and Tom were surprised. They had never seen a pea like that before. + +"Can we eat it, Mom?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, if you want to. But first, you need to brush your teeth. Come on, let's go inside," Mom said. + +Lily and Tom followed Mom. They still thought the pea was unusual. They wondered if it would blink again. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park with their toy boats. They liked to make them sail on the pond and pretend they were pirates. Sometimes they had a row when they wanted the same boat or the same spot on the pond. + +One day, they saw a big, mysterious box near the pond. It was brown and had a lock on it. They wondered what was inside. Maybe it was treasure, or a pirate map, or a cake. + +"Let's open it!" Sara said. + +"No, it's not ours. It might belong to someone else," Ben said. + +"But I want to see what's inside. Maybe it's a present for us," Sara said. + +She ran to the box and tried to pull the lock. It was too hard. She shouted for Ben to help her. + +"Ben, Ben, come here! Help me open the box!" + +Ben did not want to open the box, but he did not want Sara to be angry with him. He went to the box and tried to push the lock. It was too hard. He shouted for Sara to help him. + +"Sara, Sara, come here! Help me push the lock!" + +They both pushed and pulled the lock, but it did not open. They shouted louder and louder, hoping someone would hear them and help them. + +"Help, help, help! Open the box!" + +But no one came. They did not see the man who was hiding behind a tree. He was watching them with a smile. He had put the box there as a joke. He had a remote control in his hand. He pressed a button and the box opened. + +Sara and Ben stopped shouting and looked inside the box. They saw a big, scary clown face that popped out and made a loud noise. + +"Boo!" + +Sara and Ben screamed and ran away from the box. They were very scared and did not like the joke. They ran to their mom and dad, who were sitting on a bench. They told them what happened and hugged them. + +The man behind the tree laughed and took the box away. He thought it was very funny, but Sara and Ben did not. They did not want to play with the box or the boats anymore. They wanted to go home and have a snack. +Lily liked to design things. She used paper, crayons, scissors and glue to make pictures, cards and toys. She had a big box of things to design with. + +One day, she wanted to design a crown for her teddy bear. She found some shiny paper and cut out a circle. Then she cut out some triangles and glued them on the circle. She made a beautiful crown. + +She went to her room to put the crown on her teddy bear. But when she opened the door, she saw her brother Tom. He was holding her crown and laughing. He ripped the crown in half and threw it on the floor. + +"Stop it, Tom! That's my crown! I designed it for my teddy bear!" Lily shouted. She ran to pick up the pieces of her crown. She felt pain in her heart. She was very sad and angry. + +Tom was not nice. He liked to make Lily cry. He thought it was funny. He was scary. He said, "Your crown is ugly. You can't design anything. You are a baby." + +Lily did not like Tom. She wanted him to go away. She said, "You are mean. You can't have my things. You are a bully." + +She took her teddy bear and her box of things and ran to the living room. She told her mom what Tom did. Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. Tom was wrong. Your crown was lovely. You are very good at designing things. You are a big girl." + +She helped Lily make a new crown for her teddy bear. She also talked to Tom and told him to say sorry to Lily and to share his things. Tom did not want to, but he knew he had to. He said sorry to Lily and gave her a sticker. Lily said thank you, but she did not trust him. She still thought he was scary. She hoped he would be nicer next time. +Jill liked to teach her doll how to sing. She had a song book with many pretty pictures and words. She opened the book and pointed to a page. "This is a song about a jewel," she said to her doll. "A jewel is a shiny thing that you wear on your neck or your ears. Do you want to learn the song?" + +Her doll nodded. Jill smiled and sang the song. It was a happy song about a girl who found a jewel in a garden and gave it to her mother. Jill and her doll sang the song many times. They had fun. + +One day, Jill's brother Jack came into her room. He saw the song book on the floor. He picked it up and looked at it. He did not like the song about the jewel. He thought it was silly and boring. He wanted to play with something else. He saw a crayon on the table. He had an idea. + +He opened the song book and found the page with the jewel. He used the crayon to draw on the picture. He made the jewel look ugly. He gave it a big nose, a hairy face, and a mean smile. He laughed. He thought it was funny. + +He threw the song book back on the floor and ran away. He did not tell Jill what he did. + +Later, Jill came back to her room. She wanted to teach her doll the song about the jewel again. She picked up the song book and opened it. She saw the picture of the jewel. She gasped. She felt sad and angry. She did not like the ugly jewel. She knew who did it. It was Jack. + +She ran to find Jack. She shouted at him. "Jack, you are bad! You ruined my song book! You made the jewel ugly! Why did you do that?" + +Jack shrugged. He did not care. He said, "I don't like your song book. It is stupid. I like my toys better. They are cool and fun. You should play with them too." + +Jill did not listen. She did not want to play with Jack's toys. She wanted her song book back. She wanted the jewel to be pretty again. She cried. She hugged her doll. She wished Jack would say sorry. She wished he would learn to be nice. +Sara and Ben are playing with blocks. They want to build a high tower. They put one block on top of another. The tower gets higher and higher. + +"Look at our tower!" Sara says. "It is so high!" + +Ben nods. He is happy. He wants to put one more block on top. He reaches for a block. But he bumps the tower. The tower falls down. The blocks go everywhere. + +"Oh no!" Sara cries. "You broke our tower!" + +Ben feels bad. He says he is sorry. But Sara is angry. She picks up a block. She throws it at Ben. The block hits Ben's shirt. It makes a tear. + +"Ow!" Ben says. "That hurt! Why did you do that?" + +Sara does not answer. She picks up another block. She throws it at Ben again. Ben ducks. The block misses him. It hits the wall. + +"Stop it!" Ben says. "Stop throwing blocks!" + +Sara does not stop. She throws more blocks. Ben runs away. He looks for a place to hide. He sees a table. He goes under the table. Sara follows him. She tries to get under the table too. + +"Go away!" Ben says. "You are mean!" + +Sara does not go away. She wants to get Ben. She pulls his leg. Ben kicks her hand. Sara lets go. She cries. + +"Mommy!" Sara calls. "Mommy, Ben kicked me!" + +Mommy hears Sara. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees the blocks on the floor. She sees the tear on Ben's shirt. She sees Sara under the table. She sees Ben under the table too. + +"What is going on here?" Mommy asks. "Why are you fighting?" + +Sara and Ben look at Mommy. They feel ashamed. They do not know what to say. They know they did something bad. They know they have to say sorry. They know they have to make up. They know they have to share. They know they have to be nice. They know they have to play together. They know they have to build a new tower. +Lily wanted to get a new blouse for her birthday. She saw a great blouse in the shop window. It was pink and had flowers on it. She asked her mom if she could have it. + +"Maybe, Lily. But you have to wait until your birthday. It is a surprise," her mom said. + +Lily nodded, but she was very excited. She hoped her mom would get the great blouse for her. + +The next day, Lily went to school. She told her friend Anna about the great blouse. Anna said she liked it too. + +"Can I see it?" Anna asked. + +Lily said yes. She took Anna to the shop window after school. But when they got there, the great blouse was gone. There was a different blouse in the window. It was blue and had stars on it. + +Lily felt sad. She wanted the great blouse, not the blue one. She wondered if her mom had got it for her or if someone else had bought it. + +She went home with Anna. She did not say anything to her mom. She thought her mom would be mad if she knew she had looked at the shop window. + +The next morning, it was Lily's birthday. She woke up and saw a big box on her bed. She opened it and saw the great blouse. It was pink and had flowers on it. She was very happy. She put it on and ran to hug her mom. + +"Thank you, mom! You got me the great blouse!" she said. + +"You're welcome, Lily. Happy birthday! I got it for you yesterday, before it was gone. I knew you liked it," her mom said. + +Lily smiled. She felt lucky. She had the best mom and the best blouse. She wore it to school and showed Anna. Anna said it was very pretty. Lily agreed. She loved her great blouse. +Lila and Ben are playing on the farm. They like to run and jump and see the animals. They see a big pile of hay near the barn. Lila has an idea. + +"Let's play hide and seek in the hay!" she says to Ben. + +"OK, you count and I hide!" Ben says. He runs to the hay and looks for a good spot. He finds a thin hole in the hay and crawls inside. He thinks Lila will not find him there. + +Lila counts to ten with her eyes closed. Then she opens them and says, "Ready or not, here I come!" She looks around the hay and tries to find Ben. She hears a moo from a cow and a cluck from a chicken, but no sound from Ben. She walks closer to the hay and sees a small bump. + +"Is that you, Ben?" she asks. She pulls the hay and sees Ben's face. He smiles and says, "You found me!" + +Lila and Ben laugh and hug. They are happy to play together. They decide to switch and let Lila hide next. They have fun in the hay until it is time to go home. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a big red fruit on a tree. They wanted to taste it. + +"Let's get the fruit!" Lily said. "It looks yummy!" + +"How can we reach it?" Ben asked. "The tree is too high." + +Lily had an idea. She saw a big rock near the tree. She said, "We can climb on the rock and then jump to the fruit." + +Ben was not sure. He said, "That sounds dangerous. What if we fall?" + +Lily said, "Don't be scared. We are mighty. We can do it." + +They climbed on the rock and examined the fruit. It was shiny and round. They jumped to the fruit and grabbed it. + +But the fruit was not a fruit. It was a hornet's nest. The hornets were angry. They came out of the nest and stung Lily and Ben. + +Lily and Ben screamed and ran away. They dropped the nest and the hornets followed them. They ran to their mom and cried. + +Mom saw their red bumps and said, "What happened to you?" + +Lily and Ben told her what they did. Mom said, "You were very foolish. You should not touch things you don't know. You could have been hurt badly. You should listen to your friend when he warns you. You should be careful and not greedy." + +Lily and Ben felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, Mom. We learned our lesson. We will not do it again." + +Mom hugged them and said, "I hope so. Now let me put some ice on your bumps. It will make you feel better." + +The end. + +Moral: Don't touch things you don't know. Listen to your friend when he warns you. Be careful and not greedy. +Ben and Lily were playing in the yard. They liked to pretend they were builders and make things with wood and nails. Ben had a large saw that he found in the shed. He wanted to cut a big log to make a bench. + +"Can I use the saw, Ben?" Lily asked. She was smaller than Ben and had never used a saw before. + +"No, Lily, the saw is mine. You can use the hammer and nails," Ben said. He did not want to share the saw. He thought it was too hard and dangerous for Lily. + +Lily was sad. She wanted to try the saw. She thought Ben was not nice. She looked around and saw a small branch on the ground. She picked it up and went to the log. She tried to cut the log with the branch, but it did not work. She made a small scratch on the log. + +Ben saw what Lily was doing. He laughed at her. "That is not a saw, Lily. That is a stick. You can't cut anything with a stick. You need a real saw, like mine," he said. + +Lily felt angry. She did not like Ben's laugh. She wanted to show him that she could use a saw. She waited until Ben was busy with his bench. Then she ran to the shed and grabbed the saw. She ran back to the log and tried to cut it with the saw. + +But the saw was too large and heavy for Lily. She could not hold it well. She lost her balance and fell to the ground. The saw slipped from her hand and landed on Ben's bench. It made a loud noise and broke the bench in half. + +Ben heard the noise and turned around. He saw Lily on the ground and his bench broken. He was very angry. He yelled at Lily. "Lily, what did you do? You broke my bench! You are so bad! You should not touch my saw!" + +Lily felt scared and sorry. She did not mean to break Ben's bench. She just wanted to use the saw. She started to cry. She said to Ben, "I'm sorry, Ben. I wanted to use the saw. I wanted to be like you. Please don't be mad at me." + +Ben saw Lily's tears. He felt sorry for her too. He realized that he was not nice to her. He remembered that they were friends and that they liked to play together. He said to Lily, "It's okay, Lily. I'm sorry too. I should have shared the saw with you. I should have helped you. The bench is not important. You are my friend. Come on, let's play something else." + +Ben and Lily hugged each other. They forgot about the saw and the bench. They went to play with the hammer and nails. They decided to make a birdhouse instead. They had fun and learned to share. +Lily was very happy. It was her birthday. She had a big cake with four candles. She had many friends to play with. She had a new dress with flowers. + +She wanted to play a game with her friends. She had a big box with many things inside. She said, "Let's play fit. We take turns to find something in the box that fits us. Then we show it to everyone. It is fun!" + +Her friends liked the game. They opened the box and looked inside. There were hats, scarves, gloves, shoes, glasses, and more. Lily went first. She found a big hat with feathers. She put it on her head. It was too big for her. It covered her eyes and ears. She said, "Look at me! I have a big hat. Does it fit me?" Her friends laughed. They said, "No, Lily, it does not fit you. It is too big. You look funny!" + +Then it was Ben's turn. He found a pair of glasses with stars. He put them on his nose. They were too small for him. They pinched his nose and ears. He said, "Look at me! I have star glasses. Do they fit me?" His friends laughed. They said, "No, Ben, they do not fit you. They are too small. You look silly!" + +They played fit for a long time. They tried many things from the box. Some things were too big, some things were too small, some things were too long, some things were too short. They had a lot of fun. They laughed and smiled. They were jolly. + +Lily was very happy. It was her birthday. She had a big cake, many friends, and a new dress. She had a jolly game of fit. She said, "Thank you for coming to my birthday. I love you all. You are my best friends." They hugged and kissed. They said, "Happy birthday, Lily. You are our best friend too. We love you." They ate the cake and sang a song. They had a jolly birthday. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play pirates. They have a big box, a flag, and a map. The map shows where the treasure is. They put the box in the garden and pretend it is a ship. They wave the flag and say "Ahoy, mateys!" + +They look at the map and follow the clues. They walk around the garden, looking for a big tree, a red flower, and a rock. They find them and dig with their hands. They find a small box with shiny coins inside. They are very happy. They say "We found the treasure! We are successful pirates!" + +But then they hear a growl. It is Max, the dog. He is big and black. He likes to chase things. He sees the shiny coins and wants them. He runs towards Tom and Lily. They are scared. They grab the small box and run back to their big box. They close the lid and hope Max will go away. + +Max reaches the big box. He smells Tom and Lily inside. He wants to play with them. He barks and scratches the box. Tom and Lily stare at him through a hole. They say "Go away, Max! This is our ship! You are not a pirate!" + +Max does not understand. He thinks they are playing a game. He wags his tail and barks louder. He tries to open the box with his teeth. Tom and Lily hold the box tight. They say "Help! Help! We need help!" + +Their mom hears them. She comes to the garden. She sees Max and the box. She says "Max, stop! Leave them alone! They are playing pirates!" She takes Max away. She gives him a bone. He is happy. He forgets about the coins. + +She opens the box. She sees Tom and Lily. They are sweaty and dirty. They have the small box with the coins. They smile. They say "Thank you, mom! You saved us! You are a successful pirate too!" She laughs. She hugs them. She says "You are welcome, my little pirates! You are very brave and clever! But now it is time to wash up and have a snack. Come on, let's go inside!" They follow her. They take the small box with them. They are proud of their adventure. They are successful pirates. +Sara and Ben are friends. They live in a small town with many trees and flowers. They like to play outside and explore new places. One day, they find a big shiny rock near the river. It is smooth and warm in their hands. + +"Wow, look at this rock!" Sara says. "It is so pretty and sparkly. Maybe it is magic." + +"Maybe we can make a wish on it," Ben says. "Let's rub it and see what happens." + +They rub the rock together, hoping for something good. But nothing happens. They rub harder and harder, but still nothing. They feel sad and disappointed. + +Suddenly, they hear a loud noise behind them. They turn around and see a big truck coming down the road. It is full of dirt and rocks. It is going to the town to build a new road. + +"Hey, kids, get out of the way!" the driver shouts. "That rock is mine. I need it for the road. Give it back to me!" + +Sara and Ben are scared. They don't want to give up their rock. They think it is special and belongs to them. They run away from the truck, holding the rock tightly. + +They run and run, until they reach a bridge. They cross the bridge and hide under it. They hope the driver will not find them. + +They look at the rock again. It is still shiny and warm. They smile at each other. + +"Maybe the rock is magic after all," Sara says. "Maybe it helped us escape from the truck." + +"Maybe it did," Ben says. "Maybe it is our lucky rock. Let's keep it and make more wishes." + +They hug the rock and each other. They feel happy and safe. They don't know that the driver is still looking for them. They don't know that the bridge is old and weak. They don't know that the rock is not magic, but a bomb. +Lily liked to record her voice with her pink toy. She would press the button and say funny things, then press it again and listen. She thought it was a magic toy that could copy her. + +One day, she wanted to show her toy to her friend Ben, who came to play with her. She ran to her room and grabbed her pink toy, then ran back to the living room where Ben was waiting. + +"Look, Ben, this is my pink toy. It can record my voice and play it back. Do you want to try?" she asked. + +Ben nodded and took the toy from Lily. He pressed the button and said, "Hello, I am Ben. I like to play with cars and trains." + +Then he pressed the button again and heard his voice. He smiled and said, "Wow, this is cool. Can I say something else?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Sure, you can say anything you want. But be careful, don't say anything bad or mean, because the toy will remember it." + +Ben thought for a moment, then pressed the button and said, "Lily is a silly girl. She likes to play with dolls and dresses. She is not fun to play with." + +Then he pressed the button again and laughed. He thought it was a funny joke. + +Lily heard what Ben said and felt sad. She did not like what he said. She thought he was a mean boy. She took the toy from him and said, "That's not nice, Ben. You hurt my feelings. I don't want to play with you anymore." + +Then she ran to her room and closed the door. She hugged her pink toy and cried. + +Ben felt sorry for what he said. He realized he was not funny, he was rude. He wanted to say sorry to Lily and make her happy again. He knocked on her door and said, "Lily, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to say that. I was just joking. You are a nice girl. You are fun to play with. Can you forgive me?" + +Lily heard Ben's voice and opened the door. She saw his face and saw that he was sincere. She decided to give him another chance. She said, "Okay, Ben, I forgive you. But don't say that again, okay?" + +Ben nodded and said, "Okay, Lily, I promise. Can we play together again?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, we can. But let's play with something else. I don't want to play with this pink toy anymore. It makes me sad." + +Ben agreed and said, "Okay, Lily, let's play with something else. How about we play with your puzzles or your books?" + +Lily liked that idea and said, "Yes, let's do that. That sounds fun." + +They went to the living room and played with the puzzles and the books. They had a good time and forgot about the pink toy. They learned to be kind and respectful to each other. They became good friends. +Ben was a big truck driver. He liked to deliver boxes to different places. He drove his truck very fast and loud. He did not care about other cars or people on the road. He only cared about his boxes. + +One day, he had to deliver a big box to a farm. He saw a sign that said "Slow down, animals crossing". But he did not slow down. He wanted to be done with his job. He drove his truck over the sign and kept going. + +On the farm, there was a little girl named Amy. She loved animals. She was feeding the chickens and the pigs. She was very helpful to her mom and dad. She heard a loud noise and looked up. She saw a big truck coming towards her. She was scared and tried to run away. + +But it was too late. The truck hit the fence and the animals. It hit Amy too. The truck and the box and the animals and Amy were all in a big wreck. Ben was hurt too. He got out of his truck and saw what he had done. He was very sorry and sad. + +But sorry and sad were not enough. Amy and the animals were gone. Ben had to go to jail. He wished he had been more careful and kind. He wished he had not been so selfish and rude. He wished he had not delivered the box. He wished he had not caused the wreck. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play outside in the fall. They see a big pumpkin in the yard. They want to make a jack-o-lantern for Halloween. + +"Can we cut the pumpkin, Mom?" Tim asks. + +"Yes, but be careful. Use the small knife and ask me for help if you need it," Mom says. + +Tim and Sam take the knife and the pumpkin to the porch. They start to cut a hole on the top of the pumpkin. They scoop out the seeds and the pulp. They make a big mess on the floor. + +"Look, we have a pumpkin hat!" Sam says. He puts the holey pumpkin on his head. He laughs. + +"Hey, give me that!" Tim says. He tries to grab the pumpkin from Sam. They pull and tug on the pumpkin. The pumpkin breaks in half. They both fall down. + +"Oops!" Sam says. + +"Uh-oh!" Tim says. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the porch. She sees the broken pumpkin and the messy floor. She sees Tim and Sam on the ground. + +"What happened here?" Mom asks. + +"We were making a jack-o-lantern, but it broke," Tim says. + +"We were playing with the pumpkin, but it struck the floor," Sam says. + +Mom sighs. She helps Tim and Sam get up. She cleans the floor and the pumpkin pieces. She gives them each a hug. + +"Next time, be more gentle with the pumpkin. And don't put it on your head. It's not a hat, it's a fruit," Mom says. + +"OK, Mom. We're sorry," Tim and Sam say. + +Mom smiles. She takes another pumpkin from the yard. She gives it to Tim and Sam. + +"Let's try again. This time, I'll help you make a jack-o-lantern. And maybe we can roast the seeds for a snack," Mom says. + +"Yay!" Tim and Sam say. + +They go inside with Mom and the pumpkin. They have fun making a jack-o-lantern. They make a happy face on the pumpkin. They put a candle inside. They light it up. They see the pumpkin glow in the dark. + +"Wow, it's beautiful!" Tim and Sam say. + +They eat the roasted seeds. They are yummy. They thank Mom for the pumpkin and the snack. They hug Mom. + +"We love you, Mom. And we love the pumpkin," Tim and Sam say. + +"I love you too, boys. And I love the pumpkin too. Happy Halloween!" Mom says. +Anna and Ben were playing with a big box. They liked to pretend it was a spaceship. They drew windows and stars on the box with crayons. They cut a hole for a door. They found some old knobs and wires and stuck them on the box. They said they were buttons and levers to control the spaceship. + +"Ready for blast off?" Ben asked Anna. He sat in the box and held a wire. + +"Ready!" Anna said. She sat next to him and grabbed a knob. "But where are we going?" + +Ben thought for a moment. He looked at the crayons. He picked a green one. "We are going to the green planet. It has trees and grass and frogs. Maybe we can find some aliens there." + +Anna nodded. She liked frogs. She hoped the aliens were nice. "How do we get there?" + +Ben pointed at the knob Anna was holding. "You have to twist that button. It will make the spaceship go fast. But be careful. Don't twist it too much or we will get lost." + +Anna twisted the button slowly. She felt the box shake. She heard Ben make a whoosh sound. She saw the stars on the box move. She smiled. She felt like they were flying. + +"Look, there it is!" Ben shouted. He pointed at a green circle on the box. He had drawn it with the crayon. "The green planet! We made it!" + +Anna looked at the circle. She was happy. She twisted the button again. She wanted to land on the planet. She wanted to see the trees and the grass and the frogs and the aliens. + +But she twisted the button too much. The box shook harder. The stars on the box spun. Ben and Anna felt dizzy. They heard a loud bang. The box fell over. + +"Oh no!" Ben cried. "We crashed! Are you okay, Anna?" + +Anna felt a bump on her head. She rubbed it. She was sad. She wanted to play more. She wanted to see the green planet. She looked at the box. It was broken. The buttons and the wires were loose. The crayons were scattered. The hole for the door was ripped. + +"I'm okay, Ben," she said. "But our spaceship is not. It doesn't fit anymore. We can't play with it." + +Ben looked at the box. He was sad too. He liked their spaceship. He liked to pretend with Anna. He hugged her. "I'm sorry, Anna. I should have told you how to twist the button better. It was my fault." + +Anna hugged him back. "It's okay, Ben. It was an accident. We can still be friends. Maybe we can make another spaceship someday. Or something else." + +Ben smiled. "Yeah, maybe we can. You are a good friend, Anna. And a good astronaut." + +Anna smiled too. "You are a good friend, Ben. And a good captain." + +They got up and held hands. They walked to their mom. They told her what happened. She hugged them and kissed their bumps. She said they were brave and creative. She said she was proud of them. She said she would help them clean up the mess. She said they could have a snack. + +Ben and Anna felt better. They still liked to pretend. They still liked to explore. They still liked to twist buttons. But they learned to be careful. And they learned to share. And they learned to have fun. +Lily was a shy girl who liked to whistle. She whistled when she was happy, when she was sad, and when she was bored. She whistled to the birds, to the flowers, and to the stars. But she did not whistle to other people, because she was afraid they would laugh at her. + +One day, she saw a beautiful vase in the window of a shop. It was blue and green, like the sky and the sea. It had a picture of a bird on it, and it looked like it was singing. Lily wanted to whistle to the vase, but she was too shy to go inside the shop. + +She stood outside the window and whistled softly. The vase seemed to listen to her. Lily felt happy and whistled louder. She did not notice that a boy was watching her from behind. He was curious and wanted to talk to her. + +"Hi, I'm Ben. What are you doing?" he asked. + +Lily was startled and stopped whistling. She turned around and saw the boy. He had brown hair and brown eyes, and he smiled at her. + +"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to scare you. I like your whistling. It sounds nice," he said. + +Lily felt shy and did not know what to say. She looked at the ground and whispered, "Thank you." + +"Do you like the vase?" he asked. + +Lily nodded. She looked at the vase and saw that it was still smiling at her. + +"It's pretty, isn't it? My mom works in the shop. She made the vase. She likes to paint birds and flowers. Do you want to see more?" he asked. + +Lily looked at him and saw that he was friendly and kind. She felt a little less shy and nodded again. + +"Come on, then. I'll show you. Maybe you can whistle to them, too. They would like that," he said. + +He took her hand and led her to the shop. Lily smiled and followed him. She felt happy and whistled softly. The vase seemed to wink at her. +Sam liked cereal. He liked it a lot. He ate it every morning with milk and a spoon. But today, he did not want cereal. He wanted something else. + +"Mom, can I have cake for breakfast?" he asked. + +"No, Sam, cake is not for breakfast. Cereal is good for you. It makes you strong and smart," Mom said. + +Sam did not listen. He was stubborn. He did not want to be strong and smart. He wanted to be happy and full of cake. + +"I don't like cereal. It is boring and dry. Cake is yummy and soft. Please, Mom, please!" he begged. + +Mom shook her head. She was firm. She did not want to spoil Sam. She wanted him to eat healthy and grow well. + +"Sam, you have to eat your cereal. It is the rule. If you don't eat it, you will be hungry and sad. And you will not get any cake later," she warned. + +Sam did not care. He crossed his arms and pouted. He did not want to follow the rule. He wanted to break it. + +"I don't want cereal. I don't want to be hungry and sad. I want cake. I want to be happy and full. And I will get cake later. I will find it and eat it," he said. + +Mom sighed. She did not know what to do. She loved Sam, but he was very stubborn. She had to think of a way to make him eat his cereal. She had an idea. + +"Sam, how about this? If you eat your cereal, I will let you choose a toy from the store. Any toy you want. But if you don't eat your cereal, you will not get any toy. And you will not get any cake. What do you say?" she offered. + +Sam thought for a moment. He liked toys. He liked them a lot. He wanted a new toy. But he also wanted cake. He was confused. + +"Can I have both? Can I have cake and a toy?" he asked. + +Mom smiled. She knew she had him. + +"No, Sam, you can't have both. You have to choose. Cereal and a toy, or no cereal and no toy. And no cake. Which one do you want?" she asked. + +Sam thought some more. He looked at his cereal. He looked at his mom. He looked at the door. He made up his mind. + +"OK, Mom, I will eat my cereal. But only a little bit. And then I will choose a toy. A big toy. And maybe, just maybe, I will get some cake later. If I am good," he said. + +Mom hugged him. She was happy. She had won. + +"Good boy, Sam. I am proud of you. You are smart and strong. And maybe, just maybe, you will get some cake later. If you finish your cereal," she said. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They saw a big tree with red fruits. They were cherries. Lily and Tom liked cherries. They wanted to pick some. + +"Can we have some cherries, please?" Lily asked Mom. + +"Yes, you can, but be careful. The tree is very high and the cherries are heavy. You need a basket and a knife to cut them." Mom said. + +Mom gave them a basket and a knife. Lily and Tom went to the tree. They saw some cherries that were low and easy to reach. They cut them with the knife and put them in the basket. They were happy. + +But then they saw some cherries that were high and big. They wanted them too. They tried to climb the tree, but it was hard. The branches were thin and the cherries were heavy. They could not hold them. + +"Help, help!" Lily shouted. She was holding a cherry, but it was too heavy for her. She was falling. + +"Help, help!" Tom shouted. He was holding a cherry, but it was too heavy for him. He was falling too. + +Mom heard them and ran to the tree. She caught them before they hit the ground. She hugged them and said, "Are you OK? You should not climb the tree. It is dangerous. You have enough cherries in the basket. Let's go inside and eat them." + +Lily and Tom said sorry to Mom. They were scared and sorry. They thanked Mom for saving them. They went inside and ate the cherries. They were sweet and juicy. They were happy again. +Anna and Ben were twins. They liked to play with their toys and share them with each other. But sometimes they wanted different toys and they fought over them. One day, they saw a big box in the living room. It had a bow and a tag that said "For Anna and Ben, from Grandma and Grandpa. Happy holiday!" + +They ran to the box and opened it. Inside, they found two dolls. One was a girl with a pink dress and a hat. The other was a boy with a blue shirt and a cap. Anna and Ben both wanted the girl doll. They grabbed it and pulled it from each other. They shouted and cried. + +Mom and Dad heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. They saw Anna and Ben fighting over the doll. They were sad and angry. They took the doll away from them and said "Stop it! This is not how you value a gift. Grandma and Grandpa were very thoughtful to send you these dolls. They wanted you to be happy and play nicely. You should be thankful and share them. How would you feel if someone took your toy away from you?" + +Anna and Ben felt sorry and ashamed. They realized they were being selfish and rude. They hugged Mom and Dad and said "We're sorry. We love Grandma and Grandpa. We love their gift. We love each other. Can we have the dolls back, please?" + +Mom and Dad smiled and gave them the dolls back. They said "That's better. Now you can enjoy your holiday and your dolls. But remember to value what you have and be thoughtful of others. Can you do that?" + +Anna and Ben nodded and said "Yes, we can. Thank you, Mom and Dad." They hugged their dolls and each other. They played happily and peacefully. They learned a lesson that day. They learned to value, to be thoughtful, and to share. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom and dad. One day, they see some people in uniforms. They are making loud noises and walking fast. They are doing a march. + +"What are they doing, mom?" Tom asks. + +"They are soldiers, Tom. They are practicing to improve their skills and work together," mom says. + +"Why are they wearing those clothes, dad?" Lily asks. + +"They are wearing uniforms, Lily. They are special clothes that show they belong to a group and have a job to do," dad says. + +Tom and Lily watch the soldiers for a while. They think they look strong and brave. They want to try to march too. + +"Can we march, mom? Can we march, dad?" they ask. + +"Sure, you can march. But be careful and stay close to us," mom and dad say. + +Tom and Lily stand up and hold hands. They try to copy the soldiers. They lift their feet high and swing their arms. They make loud noises with their mouths. They are having fun. + +"Look at us, mom! Look at us, dad! We are marching!" they say. + +Mom and dad smile and clap. They are proud of their twins. They think they are improving their march every time. + +"You are doing great, Tom and Lily! You are marching very well!" they say. + +Tom and Lily feel happy and comfortable. They like to march with their mom and dad. They like to learn new things and have fun. They are a good team. +Sara and Ben liked to play in the park. They had a secret shelter under a big tree. They made it with sticks and leaves. They brought toys and snacks to their shelter. They felt safe and happy there. + +One day, they heard a loud noise. It was a big dog. It was running and barking. It looked angry and hungry. Sara and Ben were scared. They ran to their shelter. They hoped the dog would not find them. + +But the dog smelled them. It came to the tree. It saw the shelter. It tried to get in. It pushed and scratched. Sara and Ben held each other. They cried. They wished someone would help them. + +Then they heard a whistle. It was their dad. He was looking for them. He saw the dog. He shouted at it. He threw a stick. The dog ran away. Sara and Ben came out of their shelter. They ran to their dad. They hugged him. They thanked him. + +Their dad was happy to see them. He was also angry. He told them not to play in the park alone. He said it was not safe. He said they should always stay with him or mom. He said they should never go to their shelter again. He said he would find them a better place to play. A place that was fit for them. Sara and Ben nodded. They agreed. They loved their dad. They loved their shelter. But they loved their safety more. +Jill and Tom are playing with a toy car. They like to make it go fast and turn around. But then the car stops moving. Jill and Tom are sad. + +"Why did the car stop?" Jill asks. + +"Maybe it needs a new battery," Tom says. + +"What is a battery?" Jill wonders. + +Tom shows her a small thing that looks like a tube. He says, "This is a battery. It gives power to the car. But sometimes it runs out of power and we need to change it." + +"Where can we get a new battery?" Jill asks. + +Tom thinks for a moment. He says, "Maybe we can ask Mom. She might have some in the kitchen." + +Jill and Tom run to the kitchen. They see Mom making a cake. She looks graceful as she stirs the batter and pours it into a pan. + +"Mom, can we have a battery?" Tom asks. + +"A battery? What for?" Mom asks. + +"For our toy car. It stopped working," Jill says. + +Mom smiles and says, "Sure, I have some extra batteries in the drawer. Here you go." + +She gives them a new battery and shows them how to open the car and put it in. Jill and Tom thank Mom and run back to the living room. They put the car on the floor and press the button. The car starts moving again. Jill and Tom are happy. + +"Yay, we solved the problem!" Jill says. + +"Yes, we did. Thanks to Mom and the battery," Tom says. + +They play with the car for a long time. They make it go fast and turn around. They have fun. +Anna liked to climb the big tree in her backyard. She felt like a bird when she was high up in the branches. She could see the whole street and the other houses. Sometimes she saw her friends playing outside and waved to them. + +One day, she saw a new image on the wall of the house next to hers. It was a big, scary face with angry eyes and a mean mouth. It looked like it was shouting at her. Anna felt troubled. She did not like the image. She wondered who made it and why. + +She climbed down the tree and ran to her mom, who was in the kitchen. "Mom, mom, there is a bad image on the wall!" she said. "It scares me!" + +Her mom looked out the window and saw the image. She frowned. "That is not a nice image, Anna. Someone painted it with spray cans. They should not do that. It is not their wall." + +"Can we make it go away, mom?" Anna asked. + +Her mom nodded. "Yes, we can. Come on, let's go talk to our neighbor. Maybe he has some paint to cover it up. Or maybe he knows who did it and can tell them to stop." + +Anna felt better. She held her mom's hand and walked to the neighbor's door. She hoped they could make the image go away soon. She wanted to climb the tree again and see nice things. +Tom and Mia liked to play with their toy cars and trucks in the garden. They made roads and bridges with sand and stones. They had a big yellow crane that could lift and move things. + +One day, they wanted to build a tall tower with their blocks. They used the crane to stack the blocks one by one. But the tower was too heavy and wobbly. It fell down with a loud crash. + +"Oh no!" Tom said. "Our tower is broken!" + +"Don't be sad," Mia said. "We can try again. But first, let's have some fun. Let's roll down the hill!" + +Tom and Mia ran to the top of the hill. They lay down on the grass and curled up like balls. Then they rolled down the hill, faster and faster. They laughed and shouted as they rolled. + +They rolled past the crane, which was still standing in the garden. The crane looked at them and wished it could roll too. But it was too big and stiff. It could only lift and move things. It felt tired and lonely. + +"Hey, crane!" Tom called out as he rolled by. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The crane nodded its head. It wanted to play with Tom and Mia. It wanted to have some fun. + +Tom and Mia stopped rolling and ran to the crane. They climbed on its back and held on to its neck. The crane lifted them up and swung them around. They felt like they were flying. + +The crane was happy. It had new friends. It was not tired and lonely anymore. + +The end. +Lily and Ben like to play with paper. They can fold the paper and make different things. One day, they fold paper and make boats. They are very proud of their boats. + +They go to the pond and put their boats on the water. They watch their boats float and move. They are very happy. They say, "Look at our boats! They are so pretty and fast!" + +But then, a big duck comes. The duck is hungry and loud. It quacks and swims to the boats. It thinks the boats are food. It bites the boats and breaks them. Lily and Ben are very sad and scared. They say, "No, duck! Stop! Those are our boats!" + +The duck does not listen. It eats all the boats and swims away. Lily and Ben cry and run to their mom. They tell her what happened. She hugs them and says, "I'm sorry, my loves. The duck was very mean and rude. But don't worry, we can make more boats another day." + +Lily and Ben nod and sniff. They still feel bad. They wish they had their boats back. They do not like the duck. They think the duck is a bad duck. They hope the duck gets a tummy ache. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to imagine they were pirates, looking for treasure. They had a map, a shovel and a bucket. + +"Let's dig here," Tom said, pointing to a spot under a big tree. "Maybe we'll find gold or jewels." + +Lily nodded and helped him dig. They worked hard, making a big hole. They hoped to find something shiny and valuable. + +But what they found was not what they expected. It was a small, round, green thing. It looked like a fruit, but it had a funny smell. + +"What is this?" Lily asked, picking it up. + +"I don't know," Tom said, curious. "Maybe it's a magic fruit. Maybe it can make us fly or turn invisible." + +He took a bite of the fruit. He made a face. It was sour. Very sour. He spit it out. + +"Yuck!" he said. "This is not magic. This is awful." + +Lily laughed. She thought it was funny to see Tom's face. She wanted to try the fruit too. She took a bite. + +She regretted it. It was sour. Very sour. She spit it out too. + +"Yuck!" she said. "This is not treasure. This is a trick." + +They looked at the fruit again. They saw a sticker on it. It said: "Lemon. From Grandma's kitchen." + +They realized they had dug up Grandma's lemon tree. They felt a shock. They had made a big mistake. + +They heard Grandma's voice. She was coming to the garden. She sounded angry. + +"Who dug up my lemon tree?" she asked. "Who made this mess?" + +Tom and Lily looked at each other. They were scared. They wished they had not imagined they were pirates. They wished they had played something else. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and trucks. They have many cars and trucks in their room. Some are big, some are small, some are red, some are blue. + +One day, Tim and Sam find a new car in the garage. It is shiny and black. It has four wheels and a door. It looks like a real car. Tim and Sam want to play with it. + +"Let's drive the car!" Tim says. + +"Yes, let's drive the car!" Sam says. + +They open the door and get in the car. They see a wheel, a seat, a key, and a button. They do not know what they do. + +"Look, a key!" Tim says. He takes the key and puts it in a hole. He turns the key. The car makes a noise. + +"Wow, the car is alive!" Sam says. + +"Let's go!" Tim says. He pushes the button. The car moves. + +Tim and Sam are happy. They drive the car around the garage. They pretend they are going to the park, the store, the zoo. They have fun. + +But then, the car stops. It does not move. It does not make a noise. Tim and Sam are confused. + +"What happened?" Tim says. + +"I don't know!" Sam says. + +They look at the car. They see a needle on a circle. The needle points to a word. The word is "fuel". + +"What is fuel?" Tim says. + +"I don't know!" Sam says. + +They get out of the car. They see a can on a shelf. The can has a picture of a car and a word. The word is "fuel". + +"Maybe this is fuel!" Tim says. + +"Maybe!" Sam says. + +They take the can and open it. They see a liquid inside. It smells bad. + +"Yuck!" Tim says. + +"Yuck!" Sam says. + +They pour the liquid into the car. They hope the car will work again. + +But then, the car makes a loud noise. It makes a lot of smoke. It makes a fire. Tim and Sam are scared. + +"Help!" Tim says. + +"Help!" Sam says. + +They run away from the car. They see their dad coming. He sees the car. He sees the fire. He sees the can. He is angry. + +"What did you do?" he says. + +"We wanted to play with the car!" Tim says. + +"We did not know!" Sam says. + +Their dad puts out the fire. He looks at the car. It is burned and broken. He looks at Tim and Sam. They are dirty and sad. + +"You should not play with the car!" he says. "The car is not a toy! The car needs fuel, not water! You could have hurt yourself or the car!" + +Tim and Sam are ashamed. They know they did a bad thing. They say sorry to their dad. + +"We are sorry, dad!" Tim says. + +"We are sorry, dad!" Sam says. + +Their dad hugs them. He is not angry anymore. He is glad they are safe. + +"I love you, Tim and Sam!" he says. + +"I love you, dad!" Tim and Sam say. + +They go back to their room. They play with their cars and trucks. They do not play with the real car anymore. They learn a lesson. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and slide and swing. They saw a big hill with trees and rocks. They wanted to climb the hill and see what was on the other side. + +"Let's go, Ben!" Lily said. "Maybe we can find a dinosaur!" + +Ben nodded. He liked dinosaurs. He had a toy dinosaur at home. He followed Lily up the hill. They walked and walked until they reached the top. They looked down and saw a lake. In the lake, there was something big and green and scaly. It had a long neck and a small head. It looked like a dinosaur! + +"Wow, Lily, look!" Ben said. "It's a dinosaur!" + +Lily looked. She was scared. She thought the dinosaur was ugly. It had sharp teeth and claws. It made a loud noise. It sounded angry. + +"Ben, it's ugly!" Lily said. "It's not a nice dinosaur. It's a mean dinosaur. Let's go back!" + +Ben looked again. He thought the dinosaur was cool. He wanted to see it closer. He wanted to touch it and play with it. + +"No, Lily, it's not ugly!" Ben said. "It's a friendly dinosaur. It's just lonely. Maybe it wants to play with us. Come on, Lily, let's go down!" + +Lily shook her head. She did not want to go down. She wanted to go back. She grabbed Ben's hand and pulled him. + +"Ben, no!" Lily said. "It's dangerous. It might bite us or scratch us. Come on, Ben, let's go back!" + +Ben did not listen. He pulled Lily's hand and ran down the hill. He wanted to meet the dinosaur. He wanted to be its friend. + +"Lily, come!" Ben said. "It's fun. It's a dinosaur!" + +Lily followed Ben. She was very scared. She hoped the dinosaur would not hurt them. She hoped they would be safe. She hoped they would find their way back. +Lila was a gifted girl. She could draw, sing and dance very well. She liked to make things for her family and friends. One day, she decided to make a card for her mom. She took some paper, crayons and stickers from the cupboard. She sat on the floor and started to draw. + +She drew a big heart and wrote "I love you, Mom" inside. She added some flowers, stars and smiley faces around the heart. She put some stickers on the card to make it shiny. She was very happy with her card. She wanted to give it to her mom as a surprise. + +She folded the card and put it in an envelope. She wrote "To Mom" on the front. She looked for a place to hide the card until the next day. She saw a big vase on the table. She thought it was a good place. She climbed on a chair and reached for the vase. She tried to put the card inside the vase. + +But the vase was too heavy for her. She lost her balance and the vase fell on the floor. It broke into many pieces. Lila was scared and sad. She started to cry. + +Her mom heard the noise and came to see what happened. She saw Lila on the chair, the broken vase on the floor and the card in Lila's hand. She hugged Lila and said, "Don't cry, sweetie. It's okay. Accidents happen. What is this in your hand?" + +Lila sniffed and said, "It's a card for you, Mom. I made it for you. I wanted to surprise you. But I broke the vase. I'm sorry, Mom." + +Her mom smiled and said, "Thank you, Lila. This is a beautiful card. You are so gifted. You don't have to be sorry. The vase was just a thing. But your card is a treasure. I love you, Lila." + +She kissed Lila and carried her to the couch. She opened the card and read it. She hugged Lila again and said, "This is the best gift ever. You are the best gift ever." +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in the garden. They see many flowers that bloom. Bloom means to open and show pretty colors. Sara likes the pink flowers. Ben likes the yellow flowers. + +One day, Mom says, "We are going to have pizza for dinner. Do you want to help me make it?" Sara and Ben say, "Yes, please!" They go to the kitchen. Mom gives them some dough, sauce, cheese, and toppings. Sara and Ben put what they like on their pizza. Sara puts mushrooms and olives. Ben puts pepperoni and pineapple. + +They put their pizza in the oven. Mom says, "It will be ready soon. Let's go back to the garden and wait." They go back to the garden. They see a new flower that they have never seen before. It is big and white and has a pale green center. Pale means not bright. Sara and Ben think it is beautiful. + +They run to the flower and smell it. It smells sweet and fresh. They hear a buzzing sound. They look and see a bee. The bee is flying around the flower. It is looking for nectar. Nectar is a sweet liquid that flowers make. The bee likes the flower too. + +Mom calls them from the kitchen. "Pizza is ready! Come and eat!" Sara and Ben say, "Okay, Mom!" They leave the flower and the bee. They run to the kitchen. They see their pizza. It is hot and cheesy and smells good. They say, "Thank you, Mom!" They eat their pizza and enjoy it. They are happy. +Sara and Ben loved to play on the beach. They liked to make sand castles and dig holes and find shells. One day, they found a big blue balloon on the sand. It had a string attached to it. + +"Look, Ben, a balloon!" Sara said. "Let's play with it!" + +"OK, Sara, but be careful. Don't let it fly away!" Ben said. + +They took turns holding the string and running with the balloon. The balloon bounced in the air and made them laugh. They pretended it was a bird or a plane or a cloud. + +But then, a strong wind came and blew the balloon out of Sara's hand. The string slipped through her fingers and the balloon flew away. + +"Ben, Ben, the balloon!" Sara cried. "It's gone!" + +They ran after the balloon, but it was too fast. It went higher and higher, until it was a tiny dot in the sky. Then, it disappeared. + +Sara and Ben stopped and looked at each other. They felt sad and angry. They wanted their balloon back. + +"Where did it go, Ben?" Sara asked. + +"I don't know, Sara. Maybe it went to the ocean." Ben said. + +They looked at the ocean. It was enormous and blue and shiny. It had waves and boats and fish. Maybe the balloon was there, somewhere. + +"Maybe we can find it, Ben. Maybe we can swim to the ocean and get it." Sara said. + +"No, Sara, we can't. The ocean is too big and too far and too deep. We can't swim there. It's dangerous." Ben said. + +He hugged Sara and tried to make her feel better. He knew they had lost their balloon forever. He wished they had never found it. He wished they had just played with their sand castles and dig holes and find shells. He wished they had been more careful. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play in the snow. They made a large snowman with a hat, a scarf and a carrot nose. They gave him two sticks for arms and three buttons for eyes and a mouth. + +"Hello, snowman!" Anna said. "Do you want to talk to us?" + +The snowman did not say anything. He just smiled with his button mouth. + +"Maybe he is shy," Ben said. "Or maybe he is cold. Let's take him inside and warm him up." + +They tried to lift the snowman, but he was too heavy. They pushed and pulled, but he did not move. + +"Help, help!" they shouted. "We need help to move our snowman!" + +Their mom heard them and came outside. She saw the snowman and laughed. + +"You can't take him inside, silly," she said. "He will melt and make a mess. He belongs in the snow, where he is happy." + +"But we want to talk to him," Anna said. "He is our friend." + +Mom smiled and hugged them. "You can talk to him here, or you can make another friend inside. How about a gingerbread man? I have some dough and icing in the kitchen. We can bake him in the oven and decorate him with candy. He will smell good and taste good, too." + +Anna and Ben liked that idea. They said goodbye to the snowman and followed mom to the house. They saw a large chimney on the roof, where the smoke came out. + +"Mom, can we put the gingerbread man on the chimney?" Ben asked. "Maybe he can talk to the snowman from there." + +Mom laughed again. "Sure, why not?" she said. "But be careful, he might get eaten by a hungry bird or a sneaky squirrel." + +Anna and Ben did not mind. They were happy to make a new friend, even if he did not last long. They hoped the snowman and the gingerbread man would talk to each other and have fun. They loved to play in the snow and in the kitchen, and they loved their mom. +Ben and Lily liked to help their mom in the kitchen. They wanted to make soup for dinner. Mom gave them a big onion to cut. Ben and Lily took turns to hold the knife and chop the onion. They made small pieces and put them in a bowl. + +Mom said, "Now we need to weigh the onion. Can you find the scale?" Ben and Lily looked around and saw a shiny thing on the counter. It had numbers and a needle. They put the bowl on the scale and watched the needle move. "The onion weighs two pounds," Mom said. "That's enough for our soup." + +Ben and Lily were proud of their work. They wanted to taste the onion. They each took a piece and put it in their mouths. They made a funny face and spit it out. The onion was spicy and made their eyes water. They ran to the sink and drank some water. Mom laughed and hugged them. "The onion is not good to eat raw, but it will make our soup delicious and charming," she said. "Let's add some carrots, potatoes, and chicken, and cook it on the stove." + +Ben and Lily helped Mom put the other ingredients in a big pot. They stirred the soup and smelled the nice aroma. They set the table and waited for Dad to come home. When Dad arrived, he kissed them and said, "What a wonderful smell! What did you make for dinner?" Ben and Lily smiled and said, "We made soup with onion. It weighs two pounds and it's charming. Do you want some?" Dad nodded and said, "Of course I do. You are such good helpers. I'm lucky to have you." They all sat down and enjoyed their soup. They agreed that it was the best soup ever. +Mia and Ben are friends. They like to play with books and letters. They want to learn how to make words. + +One day, they find a big book with many pictures and words. They open the book and see a cat, a dog, a sun, and a moon. They point to the pictures and say the words. + +"Cat, dog, sun, moon," they say. + +Then they see a word under the picture of the cat. It has four letters: C, A, T, S. + +"What is this?" Mia asks. + +Ben leans over the book and looks at the word. He knows some letters. He tries to say the word. + +"C-A-T-S. Cats!" he says. + +Mia claps her hands. She is happy. She wants to try too. + +She sees a word under the picture of the dog. It has four letters: D, O, G, S. + +She leans over the book and looks at the word. She knows some letters too. She tries to say the word. + +"D-O-G-S. Dogs!" she says. + +Ben claps his hands. He is happy too. They have made words. + +They look at each other and smile. They are cheerful. They have learned a new spell. They want to learn more. They turn the page and see more pictures and words. They lean over the book and say the words. They have fun. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They saw a big black butterfly on a flower. They wanted to catch it and put it in a jar. + +"Look, a black butterfly!" Tom said. "It is so pretty!" + +"Let's catch it!" Lily said. "We can keep it as a pet!" + +They ran after the butterfly, but it flew away. They followed it to the fence, where it landed on a vine. Tom reached out his hand to grab it, but he felt a sharp pain. + +"Ow!" Tom cried. "It bit me!" + +Lily looked at Tom's hand. It was red and swollen. She saw that the butterfly was not a butterfly, but a wasp. A black wasp with a yellow stripe. + +"Tom, that is not a butterfly, that is a wasp!" Lily said. "It can sting you and make you hurt!" + +Tom started to cry. He dropped the jar and ran to the house. Lily ran after him, calling for their mom. The wasp flew away, looking for another flower. + +The end. +Sara and Ben were squirrels who lived in a big tree. They liked to find nuts and store them in their nest for winter. Sara was very organized. She always sorted her nuts by size, color and shape. She made neat piles and rows in her nest. Ben was not very organized. He just threw his nuts in a corner and forgot about them. + +One day, Sara and Ben went out to look for more nuts. They saw a big oak tree with many acorns. Sara said, "Let's choose some acorns. They are good and crunchy." Ben said, "OK, but I want to play first." He ran to a swing and jumped on it. He swung back and forth, laughing and singing. + +Sara shook her head and went to the oak tree. She carefully picked the best acorns and put them in her basket. She looked for acorns that were big, brown and smooth. She avoided acorns that were small, green or cracked. She filled her basket with acorns and went back to the swing. + +She saw Ben still swinging and having fun. She said, "Ben, come on. We have to go back to our nest. It will be dark soon." Ben said, "Wait a minute. I want to swing a little more." He swung higher and higher, until he saw something shiny on the ground. He jumped off the swing and ran to it. + +It was a metal can with a picture of a nut on it. Ben thought it was a nut. He said, "Wow, look at this nut. It is shiny and round and has a funny face. I want it." He grabbed the can and opened it. Inside, there was a sticky brown paste. Ben smelled it and licked it. He said, "Yuck, this is not a nut. This is nasty. It tastes bad and makes me sick." He threw the can away and felt his tummy ache. + +Sara came to him and said, "Ben, what did you do? That is not a nut. That is something people eat. It is not good for squirrels. You should have chosen acorns like me. They are real nuts and good for you." She gave him some water and some acorns. She said, "Here, eat these. They will make you feel better." Ben ate the acorns and drank the water. He said, "Thank you, Sara. You are right. Acorns are better than that can. I am sorry I was silly and did not listen to you. Next time, I will be more organized and choose better nuts." Sara smiled and said, "That's OK, Ben. I am glad you are OK. Come on, let's go back to our nest and store our nuts." They took their baskets and went back to their tree. They learned a lesson that day. They learned to choose wisely and be organized. +Tom and Anna are twins. They like to play in the park. Tom is adventurous. He likes to climb trees and rocks. Anna is careful. She likes to swing and slide. + +One day, they see a big hill in the park. Tom wants to go up the hill. He says to Anna, "Come on, let's go up the hill. It will be fun." + +Anna is scared. She says to Tom, "No, thank you. The hill is too high and steep. We might fall and hurt ourselves." + +Tom insists. He says to Anna, "Don't be a baby. The hill is not scary. It is exciting. I will help you. Trust me." + +Anna does not want to make Tom sad. She agrees to go up the hill with him. They hold hands and start to walk up the hill. Tom is happy. He says to Anna, "See, this is easy. We are almost at the top." + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is a dog. The dog is big and black. It is barking and running towards them. Tom and Anna are afraid. They let go of each other and try to run down the hill. But the hill is slippery and they lose their balance. They fall and roll down the hill. They get dirty and bruised. + +The dog stops at the bottom of the hill. It is not angry. It is friendly. It wags its tail and licks their faces. Tom and Anna are surprised. They laugh and pet the dog. The dog's owner comes and apologizes. He says, "I'm sorry. He is a good dog. He just wanted to play with you." + +Tom and Anna are not mad. They say, "It's okay. He is a nice dog. We like him." + +They go back to their mom and dad. They tell them what happened. Their mom and dad hug them and clean them up. They say, "We are glad you are okay. You are very brave and adventurous. But next time, be more careful and listen to your sister. She knows what is best for you." + +Tom and Anna nod and smile. They love each other. They are happy. +Anna and Ben are brother and sister. They like to go to the market with their mom. They see many things at the market: fruits, vegetables, bread, cheese, flowers, and more. They also see many people: sellers, buyers, friends, and strangers. + +One day, they see a man with a big hat and a long beard. He has a table with many bottles and cups. He says: "Come and try my magic drink! It will make you strong, happy, and intelligent!" + +Anna and Ben are curious. They ask their mom: "Can we try the magic drink, mom?" + +Their mom says: "No, my dears. You don't need a magic drink to be strong, happy, and intelligent. You already are! You just need to eat well, play well, and learn well. And drink water, milk, or juice. Not this strange drink. It might be bad for you." + +Anna and Ben listen to their mom. They say: "OK, mom. You are right. We don't want the magic drink. We want water, milk, or juice. And we want to eat some fruits and cheese from the market. They are yummy and good for us." + +They walk away from the man with the big hat and the long beard. They smile and hold their mom's hand. They are strong, happy, and intelligent. And they love the market. +Anna liked to play in the attic. It was full of old things that her grandma gave her. She found a big box with a dress and a hat. She was eager to try them on. + +She put on the dress. It was pink and shiny. It had many buttons and bows. She looked at herself in the mirror. She felt like a princess. She smiled. + +She reached for the hat. It was black and round. It had a feather and a veil. She put it on her head. It was too big. It did not fit. It fell over her eyes. She could not see. + +"Anna, where are you?" her mom called from downstairs. "It's time for lunch." + +Anna tried to take off the hat. It was stuck. She pulled and tugged. She could not get it off. She started to cry. + +"Mom, help!" she shouted. "I can't see!" + +Her mom heard her. She ran up the stairs. She opened the attic door. She saw Anna with the hat on her head. She laughed. + +"Don't worry, sweetie," she said. "I'll help you. That hat was grandma's. She wore it when she was young. She had a big head." + +She lifted the hat off Anna's head. She hugged her. She wiped her tears. + +"Let's go have some lunch," she said. "You can play with the dress and the hat later. Maybe we can find a smaller hat that fits you." + +Anna nodded. She took her mom's hand. She left the attic. She was still eager to play. But she was also hungry. She hoped there was cake for dessert. +Lila and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lila had a big doll that she loved very much. Ben had a train set that he liked to make go fast. They were having fun, but they also wanted to see each other's toys. + +"Can I play with your doll, Lila?" Ben asked. + +"OK, but be careful. She is very special to me. She was a gift from Grandma," Lila said. + +"Can I play with your train, Ben?" Lila asked. + +"OK, but don't break it. It has many pieces that fit together. I got it for my birthday," Ben said. + +They swapped their toys and tried them out. Lila made the doll talk and dance. Ben made the train go around the track and whistle. They were happy, but they also missed their own toys. + +"I want my doll back, Ben," Lila said. + +"I want my train back, Lila," Ben said. + +They looked at each other and realized that they both valued their toys a lot. They decided to be compassionate and give them back. + +"Here is your doll, Lila. She is very pretty and soft. I'm sorry if I messed up her hair," Ben said. + +"Here is your train, Ben. It is very cool and fast. I'm sorry if I lost a piece," Lila said. + +They hugged and thanked each other. They learned that it is nice to share, but also to respect what others value. They played together with both their toys and had more fun. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big hole in the ground near their house. They were curious and wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's go and look, maybe we can find something cool," said Tim. + +"OK, but be careful, it might be dangerous," said Sam. + +They ran to the hole and peeked inside. They saw some old things that looked like pots and bones and coins. They were very excited and climbed down the hole. + +"These are history things, they are very old and tell stories," said Sam. + +"Wow, they are amazing, can we take some home?" asked Tim. + +They started to pick up some of the things and put them in their pockets. They did not see the sign that said "Do not touch, this is an archaeological site". + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise and felt water rushing in. They looked up and saw a big pipe that was broken and spilling water into the hole. + +"Help, we are going to soak!" shouted Tim. + +"Quick, let's climb up!" said Sam. + +They dropped the things they had taken and tried to climb up the hole. The water was rising fast and making the hole slippery. They were scared and wet and cold. + +They reached the top of the hole and saw a man who was angry. He was wearing a hat and a vest and had a shovel in his hand. He was the archaeologist who was working on the site. + +"What are you doing here? You have ruined my work and damaged the artifacts! You are very naughty and foolish!" he said. + +"We are sorry, we did not know, we were just curious," said Tim and Sam. + +"Well, curiosity is good, but you have to respect the history and the rules. These things are not toys, they are important and fragile. You have to learn to ask before you touch and to be careful with what you find," he said. + +He took them to their house and told their parents what they had done. Their parents were also angry and made them apologize and promise to never do it again. They also had to help the archaeologist clean and restore the things they had taken. + +Tim and Sam learned their lesson. They realized that history was interesting, but also precious and delicate. They decided to be more respectful and responsible with their curiosity. They also learned to never go near a broken pipe. +Tim and Jen are going to the park with Mom. They are very happy. They like to play on the swings and the slide. Mom puts some snacks and water in a bag. She says, "Let's go, kids!" + +They get in the car and drive away. Mom sings a song and Tim and Jen join in. They are having fun. But Mom does not see the red light on the car. It says, "Gas is low". She forgets to look at it. + +They are almost at the park when the car makes a loud noise. It stops moving. Mom tries to start it again, but it does not work. She says, "Oh no, the car is broken. We have no gas. I forgot to fill it up. I'm sorry, kids." + +Tim and Jen are sad. They want to go to the park. They do not like the broken car. They start to cry. Mom says, "Don't cry, kids. I have an idea. We can call Dad. He can bring us some gas. And then we can go to the park. It will be okay." + +She takes out her phone and calls Dad. He says, "Don't worry, Mom. I'm coming. I have some gas. I'll be there soon." Mom says, "Thank you, Dad. You are the best. We love you." + +Tim and Jen stop crying. They hug Mom. They say, "We love you, Mom. And we love Dad. He will help us. And then we can go to the park. It will be fun." Mom smiles. She says, "Yes, it will be fun. We just have to wait a little bit. And then we can play." They wait for Dad. They look at the birds and the trees. They are happy again. +Tom and Sam were friends who liked to race. They had furry dogs who raced with them. Tom had a big dog named Rex. Sam had a small dog named Spot. Rex was fast and strong. Spot was smart and brave. + +One day, they raced in the park. Rex ran ahead of Spot. Tom laughed and said, "My dog is better than your dog. He is faster and stronger. Your dog is too small and slow." Sam felt sad and said, "That is not nice. My dog is good too. He is smart and brave. He loves me and I love him." + +Then, they saw a cat in a tree. The cat was scared and meowed. Rex barked and tried to jump on the tree. He wanted to catch the cat. Spot ran to the tree and barked too. He wanted to help the cat. He saw a ladder near the tree. He pushed the ladder with his nose. The ladder leaned on the tree. Spot climbed the ladder and reached the cat. He licked the cat and wagged his tail. The cat was happy and purred. Spot carried the cat in his mouth and went down the ladder. He gave the cat to a girl who was looking for her. The girl thanked Spot and hugged him. She said, "You are a hero. You saved my cat. You are smart and brave. I love you and the cat loves you." + +Tom and Sam watched what happened. Tom felt sorry and said, "I was wrong. Your dog is better than my dog. He is smart and brave. He is a hero. He loves you and the cat. I am sorry for being mean. Can we still be friends?" Sam smiled and said, "Yes, we can still be friends. Your dog is good too. He is fast and strong. He loves you and I love you. We can all be friends." They hugged and played with their dogs and the cat. They learned that being kind and helpful is better than being mean and selfish. They also learned that size and speed are not everything. Being smart and brave are important too. They all lived happily ever after. +Lily and Sam were friends who liked to play in the park. They loved to swing on the big swing and feel the wind in their hair. One day, they saw a new swing in the park. It was shiny and colorful and had ribbons and bells on it. It looked like someone had decorated it for a party. + +"Wow, look at that swing!" Lily said. "Let's go and try it!" + +Sam nodded and they ran to the new swing. They took turns pushing each other and making the bells ring. They had so much fun that they forgot about the other swing. + +But the new swing was very noisy. Every time they swung, the bells made a loud sound that bothered the other kids in the park. The kids who wanted to play on the slide, the seesaw, and the sandbox could not hear each other or enjoy their games. They asked Lily and Sam to be quiet, but they did not listen. + +"Stop being so noisy!" a boy said. "You are ruining our fun!" + +"We don't care!" Lily said. "This is our swing and we can do what we want!" + +Sam agreed and they kept swinging and ringing the bells. + +Soon, the other kids got angry and left the park. Lily and Sam were alone with the new swing. They looked around and saw that the park was empty and quiet. They felt sad and bored. + +"Maybe we were too noisy," Lily said. "Maybe we should have shared the swing and played nicely with the other kids." + +Sam nodded and felt sorry. He wished they had not been so selfish and rude. + +They decided to leave the new swing and go back to the old swing. They hoped to find some friends there and say sorry to them. They learned that being noisy and greedy was not fun at all. They learned that being kind and respectful was much better. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play with their scooters. One day, Sara's mom says they can visit Tom's house. Sara is very happy. She puts on her helmet and rides her scooter to Tom's door. + +"Hi, Sara!" Tom says. "Do you want to play with me?" + +"Yes, please!" Sara says. "Can we ride our scooters in your yard?" + +"Sure!" Tom says. "My dad made a ramp for us. It is fun!" + +They go to the yard and see the ramp. It is made of wood and has a curve. Sara and Tom take turns to ride their scooters on the ramp. They go fast and high. They laugh and shout. They are very cheerful. + +"Wow, this is awesome!" Sara says. + +"I know, right?" Tom says. "You are very good at riding your scooter, Sara!" + +"Thank you, Tom! You are very good, too!" Sara says. + +They play until it is time to go home. Sara's mom comes to pick her up. Sara and Tom hug and say goodbye. + +"Thank you for having me, Tom!" Sara says. + +"Thank you for coming, Sara!" Tom says. "Come back soon!" + +Sara and Tom wave as they leave. They are still cheerful. They are happy to have each other as friends. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they have a new game. They want to see who can count more things. + +They go to the park. Lily counts the flowers. Ben counts the birds. They both count very fast. They want to win the race. + +But then, they see a big dog. The dog is not nice. He barks and runs at them. Lily and Ben are scared. They drop their things and run away. + +They find a safe place. They hug each other. They are sorry. They say, "Counting is not a good game. It makes us forget to be careful and kind. We should play a different game. A game that is fun and safe." + +They decide to play hide and seek. They take turns to hide and seek. They laugh and have fun. They are happy. They learn that some games are better than others. They learn to be smart and friendly. +Tim and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big pond with ducks and fish. Tim and Mia want to swim with them. + +"Can we swim, please?" Tim asks his mom. + +"OK, but be careful. The water is cold and deep. And don't touch the ducks and fish. They might bite." Mom says. + +Tim and Mia put on their swimsuits and jump into the pond. They splash and laugh. They see the ducks and fish swim by. They are different from them. The ducks have feathers and the fish have scales. Tim and Mia have skin and hair. + +"Look, Mia. The ducks have fur on their heads. It is soft and white." Tim says. + +"That is not fur, Tim. That is feathers. They help the ducks fly and stay warm." Mia says. + +"How do you know?" Tim asks. + +"My dad told me. He knows a lot about animals. He is a vet." Mia says. + +"What is a vet?" Tim asks. + +"A vet is a person who helps animals when they are sick or hurt. He has a big book with pictures of animals. He showed me once." Mia says. + +"Wow, that is cool. I want to see the book too. Can we go to your house after we swim?" Tim asks. + +"Sure, Tim. But we have to dry off first. And say thank you to your mom for letting us swim." Mia says. + +"OK, Mia. Thank you, mom. This is fun." Tim says. + +Tim and Mia swim a little more. Then they get out of the pond. They dry off with towels. They hug their moms. They go to Mia's house to see the book. They learn more about animals. They are happy. They are friends. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to draw with pencils and paper. They have many pencils of different colors. Sara likes to draw flowers and animals. Ben likes to draw cars and rockets. + +One day, they are drawing in their room. Sara is drawing a big sunflower with a yellow pencil. Ben is drawing a fast rocket with a red pencil. He wants to finish his rocket soon. He is impatient. + +"Can I have your yellow pencil?" Ben asks Sara. "I need it for my rocket's fire." + +"No, you can't," Sara says. "I need it for my sunflower's petals. You have to wait." + +"But I want it now!" Ben says. He tries to grab the yellow pencil from Sara's hand. Sara holds it tight. They pull and tug. The pencil breaks in half. They both gasp. + +"Look what you did!" Sara says. "You broke my yellow pencil! Now I can't finish my sunflower!" + +"Sorry," Ben says. "But you wouldn't share with me. Now I can't finish my rocket either!" + +They both feel sad and angry. They sit on their bed and look at their half-done drawings. They wish they had not fought over the pencil. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to their room. She sees the broken pencil and the unhappy twins. She hugs them and says, "What happened here?" + +"Sara and I wanted the same pencil," Ben says. "We tried to take it from each other and it broke." + +"That's not nice," Mom says. "You should share your pencils and take turns. Fighting over things can prevent you from having fun and making beautiful drawings. How can you fix this?" + +Sara and Ben think for a moment. They look at their drawings and their pencils. They have an idea. + +"Maybe we can swap some pencils," Sara says. "I can give you my orange pencil for your rocket's fire. And you can give me your green pencil for my sunflower's stem." + +"That sounds good," Ben says. "And I can also give you my blue pencil for your sunflower's sky. And you can give me your black pencil for my rocket's outline." + +They smile and exchange their pencils. They say sorry to each other and hug. They go back to their drawings and finish them. They are proud of their work. They show Mom their drawings. + +"Wow, these are very nice!" Mom says. "You are both very creative and smart. I'm glad you learned to share and cooperate. That makes me happy." + +Sara and Ben are happy too. They thank Mom and put their drawings on the wall. They decide to draw more pictures together. They have fun with their pencils and paper. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play together. Sometimes they play hide and seek. Lily is good at hiding. Ben is good at finding. + +One day, they play hide and seek in the living room. Mom is doing yoga on the mat. She breathes deep and moves slow. She does not see the twins. + +Lily hides behind the couch. Ben counts to ten. Then he looks for Lily. He looks under the table. He looks behind the curtain. He does not see Lily. + +He walks to the couch. He hears a giggle. He peeks behind the couch. He sees Lily. She smiles and says, "You found me!" + +Ben says, "Yes, I did! You are a good hider. But I am a good finder. Let's play again!" + +Lily says, "Okay! But this time, I will find you!" + +They run to the other side of the room. Mom hears them and smiles. She is happy that they are having fun. She finishes her yoga and joins them. She says, "Can I play too?" +Tom and Mia are playing in the garden. They have a big tub of water and some toys. They like to splash and soak each other with the water. They laugh and have fun. + +But then Tom sees a pair of scissors on the table. He wants to cut something with them. He thinks they are a toy. He picks them up and runs to the flowers. He starts to snip the petals and leaves. + +Mia sees what Tom is doing. She is angry. She loves the flowers. They are pretty and smell nice. She shouts at Tom. + +"Stop it, Tom! Stop it! You are hurting the flowers! They are not for cutting! They are for looking!" + +Tom does not listen. He likes the sound of the scissors. He likes the colors of the petals. He snips more and more. + +Mia runs to Tom and tries to take the scissors from him. They tug and pull. They are both hungry and tired. They start to cry. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the garden. She sees the water, the toys, the scissors and the flowers. She is not happy. She takes the scissors from Tom and Mia. She puts them away. She scolds them. + +"Tom, Mia, what have you done? You know you are not allowed to play with scissors. They are sharp and dangerous. You could hurt yourself or someone else. And you have ruined the flowers. They are not toys. They are living things. You have to be gentle and respectful with them." + +Tom and Mia feel sorry. They say sorry to Mom and to the flowers. They hug each other. Mom hugs them too. She says she loves them, but they have to be careful and kind. She tells them to clean up the mess and then come inside for a snack. They are hungry and thirsty. They hope the flowers will grow back. They promise to be good. +Anna and Ben were twins who loved to play in the snow. They had red and blue mittens to keep their hands warm. One day, they decided to build a snowman in their backyard. They rolled big balls of snow and stacked them on top of each other. They gave the snowman a carrot nose, a scarf, and a hat. + +"Look, our snowman is done!" Anna said. "He is so big and happy!" + +"Yes, he is!" Ben agreed. "But he needs something else. He needs mittens like us!" + +Ben looked around and saw a pair of green mittens hanging on a fence. They belonged to their neighbor, Mr. Jones, who was very grumpy and bitter. He did not like children or snow or fun. + +"Let's take those mittens and put them on our snowman!" Ben said. "Mr. Jones won't notice. He never goes outside." + +"No, Ben, that is not nice!" Anna said. "Those are not our mittens. We should not take what is not ours. That is stealing. We should ask first." + +"But he will say no!" Ben said. "He is mean and old. He does not love anyone or anything." + +Ben ran to the fence and grabbed the green mittens. He ran back to the snowman and put them on his stick arms. He smiled and said, "There, now he is perfect!" + +Anna shook her head and said, "No, Ben, he is not. You did a bad thing. You should put the mittens back." + +But Ben did not listen. He said, "Come on, let's go inside and have some hot chocolate. It is cold out here." + +They left the snowman with the green mittens and went inside their house. They did not see Mr. Jones coming out of his door. He saw his mittens on the snowman and was very angry. He shouted, "Hey, you kids, give me back my mittens! How dare you take them without asking!" + +He walked over to the snowman and pulled off his mittens. He also pulled off his hat, his scarf, and his carrot nose. He kicked the snowman and made it fall apart. He threw the snowballs all over the yard. He was very rude and mean. + +Anna and Ben heard the noise and looked out the window. They saw what Mr. Jones did to their snowman. They felt very sad and sorry. They realized they made a mistake. They should have listened to Anna and not taken the mittens. They should have respected Mr. Jones and his things. They should have been kind and polite. + +They ran outside and said, "Mr. Jones, we are sorry. We should not have taken your mittens. We were wrong. Please forgive us." + +Mr. Jones looked at them and saw their tears. He felt a little sorry too. He said, "Well, I guess I overreacted. I should not have destroyed your snowman. I was wrong too. Please forgive me." + +He gave them back their hat, their scarf, and their carrot nose. He said, "Here, you can have these. Maybe you can make another snowman. And maybe you can use these mittens instead." He handed them a pair of yellow mittens that he had in his pocket. He said, "They are old and worn, but they are warm and cozy. I don't need them anymore. You can have them." + +Anna and Ben smiled and said, "Thank you, Mr. Jones. That is very nice of you. We appreciate it." + +They took the yellow mittens and hugged Mr. Jones. He hugged them back and smiled too. He said, "You're welcome, kids. You know, maybe I was wrong about you. Maybe you are not so bad after all. Maybe we can be friends." + +Anna and Ben nodded and said, "Yes, Mr. Jones. We would like that. We can be friends." + +They helped Mr. Jones clean up the yard and then they made a new snowman together. They gave him the yellow mittens and he looked very happy. They also gave him a smile and a heart. They said, "This is our gift to you, Mr. Jones. We hope you like it." + +Mr. Jones looked at the snowman and felt something warm in his chest. He said, "I do like it, kids. I do. Thank you. You know, maybe I was wrong about myself too. Maybe I am not so bitter after all. Maybe I can love again." + +The end. + +Moral: Don't take what is not yours. Respect others and their things. Be kind and polite. You can make friends with anyone. Love can melt a bitter heart. +Lila was a cheerful girl who liked to play dress-up. She had a big box of clothes and hats and scarves and jewels. Her favorite thing was a white veil that made her feel like a princess. She liked to wear it with a pink dress and a shiny crown. + +One day, she decided to invite her friends to a tea party. She called them on the phone and said, "Do you want to come to my house and have tea and cake? You can wear your dress-up clothes too!" Her friends said yes and they were very excited. + +Lila set up a table in the garden with cups and plates and napkins. She put a big cake in the middle and some cookies and fruit. She put on her veil and her dress and her crown and waited for her friends. + +Soon, they arrived and they all looked very pretty. They had dresses and hats and scarves and jewels too. They hugged Lila and said, "You look like a princess!" Lila smiled and said, "Thank you! You look very nice too!" + +They sat down at the table and poured tea and ate cake and cookies and fruit. They talked and laughed and pretended to be princesses and fairies and queens. They had a lot of fun and they were very happy. Lila was glad she invited her friends to her tea party. She thought it was the best day ever. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they discover a new slide. It is big and red and shiny. + +"Wow, look at that slide!" Tom says. "Let's go and try it!" + +"OK, but be careful. It looks very high." Mia says. + +They run to the slide and climb the ladder. Tom goes first. He slides down very fast and laughs. "This is fun!" he shouts. + +Mia follows him. She slides down too and smiles. "You are right, this is fun!" she says. + +They slide again and again. They are happy. + +After a while, they feel hungry. They go to the snack bar and buy some chips. They sit on a bench and eat. + +"Yum, these chips are good." Tom says. + +Mia nods. She takes a big bite of a chip. But then she makes a face. "Ow, ow, ow!" she cries. "This chip is spicy!" + +Tom looks at her. He sees a red dot on her chip. It is a chili pepper. He remembers that his mom told him that chili peppers are very spicy and can hurt your mouth. + +"Oh no, you ate a chili pepper!" he says. "Quick, drink some water!" + +He gives her his bottle of water. Mia drinks some water and feels better. She spits out the chip and the chili pepper. + +"Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend." she says. + +"You are welcome, Mia. I am sorry you ate a spicy chip." he says. + +They hug and smile. They are still friends. They decide to play some more, but not with the spicy chips. They throw them in the trash and look for something else to play with. They have a good day. +Lily was bored. She had nothing to do. She looked out of the window and saw a dove on the roof. She wanted to play with the dove. + +She put on her shoes and ran outside. She saw a ladder leaning on the wall. She had an idea. She climbed the ladder, step by step, until she reached the roof. + +"Hello, dove!" she said. "Do you want to be my friend?" + +The dove looked at her and cooed. It did not fly away. Lily smiled. She reached out her hand and gently touched the dove's feathers. They were soft and white. + +"You are so pretty, dove," she said. "Can I give you a name?" + +The dove nodded. Lily thought for a moment. She liked the sound of the dove's coo. + +"I will call you Coo," she said. "Do you like it?" + +The dove cooed again. It seemed to like it. Lily hugged the dove and felt happy. She had found a new friend. + +She did not notice that her mom was calling her from the window. + +"Lily, come down right now!" her mom said. "It is not safe to be on the roof!" + +Lily heard her mom and looked down. She saw her mom's worried face. + +"Sorry, mom," she said. "I was playing with Coo." + +She pointed at the dove. Her mom saw the dove and sighed. + +"Lily, you can't keep the dove," she said. "It is a wild bird. It needs to fly and be free." + +Lily felt sad. She did not want to say goodbye to Coo. + +"But mom, Coo is my friend," she said. "He likes me. He let me touch him." + +Her mom shook her head. + +"Lily, you can be friends with Coo, but you can't keep him," she said. "He belongs to the sky, not to the roof. You have to let him go." + +Lily looked at Coo. He looked at her with his bright eyes. He seemed to understand. + +"OK, mom," she said. "I will let him go. But can I say goodbye to him?" + +Her mom nodded. + +"OK, but be careful," she said. "And then come down quickly." + +Lily kissed Coo on his head and whispered in his ear. + +"Goodbye, Coo," she said. "Thank you for being my friend. I will miss you. But I want you to be happy. You can fly and be free. Maybe I will see you again someday." + +She let go of Coo and watched him spread his wings. He flew into the air and circled the roof. He cooed one last time and then flew away. + +Lily waved at him and smiled. She felt a tear in her eye, but also a warm feeling in her heart. + +She climbed down the ladder, step by step, and ran to her mom. Her mom hugged her and kissed her. + +"Are you OK, Lily?" she asked. + +Lily nodded. + +"I'm OK, mom," she said. "I love you. And I love Coo. He was a good friend." + +Her mom smiled. + +"I love you too, Lily," she said. "And I'm proud of you. You did the right thing. Coo was a good friend. And maybe you will make more friends. There are many things to do and see in the world. It is not boring at all." + +Lily agreed. She felt curious and excited. She wanted to do and see more things. She wanted to learn and grow. She wanted to have fun. + +She looked at the sky and wondered where Coo was. She hoped he was happy too. She hoped he would remember her. She hoped they would meet again someday. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park with their dog Spot. They liked to run and jump and slide and swing. Spot liked to chase and bark and fetch and wag. They were having a lot of fun. + +But then they saw a big truck coming. The truck was loud and fast and scary. It was going to the big house where they printed books and papers. Tom and Lily liked books and papers, but they did not like the truck. + +"Spot, come here!" Lily called to their dog. But Spot did not hear her. He was too busy sniffing a flower. The truck was getting closer and closer to Spot. Tom and Lily were fearful. They did not want Spot to get hurt. + +"Stop, stop!" Tom shouted to the truck. But the truck did not stop. It did not see Spot. Tom and Lily ran to the road. They wanted to rescue Spot. But the road was dangerous. They could get hurt too. + +"Help, help!" Tom and Lily cried. They hoped someone would hear them. And someone did. It was Mr. Lee, the man who worked at the big house. He saw the truck and the dog and the children. He ran to the road. He waved his arms. He made a loud noise. + +"Hey, hey!" Mr. Lee yelled to the truck. The truck saw Mr. Lee. It slowed down. It stopped. It did not hit Spot. Spot was safe. Tom and Lily were safe. They were happy. + +"Thank you, thank you!" Tom and Lily said to Mr. Lee. They hugged him. They hugged Spot. They were grateful. + +"You're welcome, you're welcome!" Mr. Lee said to Tom and Lily. He smiled. He petted Spot. He was kind. + +"Come, come!" Mr. Lee said to Tom and Lily. "Let me show you the big house. Let me show you how we print books and papers. You will like it. It is fun." + +Tom and Lily nodded. They liked Mr. Lee. They liked books and papers. They followed him to the big house. They learned a lot. They had a lot of fun. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were spies and had secret missions. Lily had a toy phone and Tom had a toy gun. They were the best weapons for spies. + +"Tom, we have to find the enemy base and stop their plan," Lily said into her phone. "They want to make the world very hot and melt all the ice cream." + +"That's bad, Lily. I love ice cream. It is tasty and cold," Tom said. He looked around for clues. He saw a big tent with a sign that said "Lemonade Stand". He thought that was the enemy base. + +"Let's go, Lily. I see the base. It is a tent with yellow drink," Tom said. He ran towards the tent, holding his gun. + +"Wait, Tom. We have to be careful. Maybe they have traps or guards," Lily said. She followed him, but she was slower. + +Tom reached the tent and pointed his gun at the people inside. They were two kids, a boy and a girl, who were selling lemonade. They looked scared and confused. + +"Freeze! You are the bad guys. We are the spies. We know your plan. Give up now or we will shoot," Tom shouted. + +"What? We are not bad guys. We are just selling lemonade. It is tasty and cold. Do you want some?" the boy said. + +"No, we don't. We know it is a trick. You are trying to delay us. You want to make the world hot and melt the ice cream," Tom said. + +"That's silly. We don't want to do that. We like ice cream too. We have some in our cooler. Do you want some?" the girl said. + +Lily arrived at the tent and heard the conversation. She thought the kids were nice and not bad guys. She also liked lemonade and ice cream. She whispered to Tom. + +"Tom, I think they are not the enemy. They are just kids like us. Maybe we can be friends and share the lemonade and ice cream. What do you think?" Lily said. + +Tom looked at Lily and then at the kids. He lowered his gun and smiled. + +"OK, Lily. Maybe you are right. Maybe we can be friends. Can we have some lemonade and ice cream, please?" Tom said. + +The kids smiled back and nodded. + +"Sure, you can. We have enough for everyone. Come on, sit down and enjoy. It is tasty and cold," the boy said. + +Lily and Tom put down their weapons and joined the kids. They drank lemonade and ate ice cream. They talked and laughed and had fun. They forgot about their mission and the world. They were just happy. +Tim and Sam were friends. They liked to play with cars and trucks. One day, Tim saw a big red truck in Sam's yard. He wanted to play with it. + +"Can I lend your truck, Sam?" Tim asked. + +"OK, but be careful. It is my favorite truck," Sam said. + +Tim took the truck and ran to the road. He pushed the truck very fast. He did not see the car coming. The car hit the truck and broke it. Tim was scared and sad. + +"Look what you did!" Sam cried. "You broke my truck! You are a bad friend!" + +"I'm sorry, Sam. I did not mean to break it," Tim said. + +But Sam was very angry. He did not want to talk to Tim. He took the broken truck and went inside his house. He slammed the door. + +Tim felt bad. He wanted to say sorry again. He knocked on the door, but Sam did not answer. Tim walked back to his house. He was tired and sad. He wished he had not played with the truck. He wished he had a comfortable bed to lie on. He wished he had a friend to hug. +Lily was very scared. She had a big exam at school today. She did not like exams. They made her feel bad and sad. She did not know all the answers. She wished she could stay at home with Mommy and Daddy. + +But Mommy and Daddy said she had to go to school. They said exams were important. They said they were proud of her. They said they would love her no matter what. They said they would pray for her. Lily did not know what pray meant. She asked Mommy and Daddy. + +Mommy and Daddy said pray was when you talk to God. They said God was very good and kind. They said God could help you when you were scared or sad. They said God could hear you even when you were quiet. They said you could pray anytime and anywhere. + +Lily liked that idea. She wanted to talk to God. She wanted God to help her with her exam. She wanted God to make her feel better. She wanted God to be her friend. She said she would pray too. + +So Lily went to school. She prayed in the car. She prayed in the classroom. She prayed before the exam. She prayed during the exam. She prayed after the exam. She prayed all day. She felt God with her. She felt God listening to her. She felt God loving her. + +When Lily came home, she ran to Mommy and Daddy. She hugged them and kissed them. She told them about her exam. She said it was hard, but she tried her best. She said she prayed a lot. She said she was sorry if she did not do well. She said she hoped they were not mad at her. + +Mommy and Daddy smiled and hugged her back. They said they were not mad at her. They said they were very happy with her. They said they were glad she prayed. They said they prayed for her too. They said they knew God was with her. They said they loved her very much. + +Lily felt warm and happy. She thanked Mommy and Daddy. She thanked God. She said she loved them all. She said she was not scared anymore. She said she liked to pray. She said she wanted to pray every day. She said she wanted to learn more about God. She said she wanted to be good and kind like God. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big gorilla in a cage. The gorilla looked sad and bored. Tom and Sam wanted to make him happy. + +"Let's throw him some bananas!" said Tom. + +"Good idea!" said Sam. + +They ran to the fruit stand and bought some bananas. They threw them over the fence to the gorilla. The gorilla caught them and ate them. He smiled and made a loud noise. + +"Wow, he likes them!" said Tom. + +"Let's throw him more!" said Sam. + +They threw more and more bananas to the gorilla. The gorilla ate them all. He started to feel dizzy. His tummy hurt. He stopped smiling and made a sad noise. + +"Uh-oh, I think we gave him too many bananas!" said Tom. + +"Maybe he is sick!" said Sam. + +They felt sorry for the gorilla. They wanted to help him. + +"Let's say sorry to him!" said Tom. + +"OK!" said Sam. + +They went closer to the fence and bowed to the gorilla. They said, "We are sorry, Mr. Gorilla. We wanted to make you happy, but we made you sick. Please forgive us." + +The gorilla looked at them and nodded. He bowed back to them. He said, "Thank you, boys. You are kind and brave. But next time, please don't give me too many bananas. A little is good, but a lot is bad." + +Tom and Sam learned a lesson. They said, "We understand, Mr. Gorilla. A little is good, but a lot is bad. We will remember that." + +They waved goodbye to the gorilla and went home. They told their mom what happened. She hugged them and said, "I'm proud of you, boys. You did the right thing. You said sorry and you learned from your mistake. That's what good friends do." + +The end. +Tom and Lily are twins. They share a room and a bed. But they do not like to sleep at the same time. Tom likes to sleep early, but Lily likes to stay up late. They always fight about who gets to turn off the light. + +One night, Tom says, "Lily, it is time to sleep. I am tired. Turn off the light, please." + +Lily says, "No, Tom, I want to play. I am not tired. You turn off the light, please." + +Tom says, "No, Lily, you are stubborn. You always want to play. You never listen to me. You turn off the light, please." + +Lily says, "No, Tom, you are stubborn. You always want to sleep. You never play with me. You turn off the light, please." + +They keep arguing and do not turn off the light. They do not sleep. They make a lot of noise. + +Their mom hears them and comes to their room. She is not happy. She says, "Tom and Lily, what are you doing? It is very late. You need to sleep. You are both stubborn. You need to share and take turns. Now, turn off the light and go to sleep, or I will take away your toys." + +Tom and Lily are scared. They do not want to lose their toys. They say, "Sorry, mom. We will turn off the light and go to sleep." + +They turn off the light and go to sleep. They hug each other and say, "Good night, Tom. Good night, Lily. I love you." + +They sleep well and have sweet dreams. +Anna and Ben love to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They like to make them go fast on the floor and pretend they are racing. Sometimes they make noises like vroom and beep. + +One day, they find a big box in the garage. They open it and see many old and dusty cars. They are very excited and want to play with them. But the cars do not go fast. They are slow and stuck. Anna and Ben wonder why. + +They ask their dad, who is working on his bike. He tells them that the old cars need oil to make them go fast. Oil is a sticky and slippery thing that helps the cars move. He shows them a bottle of oil and a funnel. He says they can use them to put oil in the cars. + +Anna and Ben are happy and thank their dad. They take the bottle and the funnel and go back to the box. They search for the cars that have a hole on the top. They put the funnel in the hole and pour some oil in. They do this for many cars until the bottle is empty. + +Then they try to make the cars go fast. And they do! The cars zoom and glide on the floor. They make loud and funny noises. Anna and Ben laugh and cheer. They think the old cars are amazing. They have a lot of fun playing with them. They are glad they found the oil. +Lily was a little girl who loved yogurt. She ate yogurt every day for breakfast, lunch and snack. She liked all kinds of yogurt: plain, fruity, creamy, crunchy. She dreamed of having a big yogurt party with her friends and family. + +One day, she saw a big jar of yogurt in the fridge. It was her mom's special yogurt, with nuts and honey. Lily wanted to try it, but she knew she had to ask first. She looked around and saw that her mom was busy in the garden. She thought, maybe I can have a little bit and she won't notice. + +She opened the jar and took a spoon. She dipped it in the yogurt and put it in her mouth. It was delicious! She took another spoon, and another, and another. She didn't stop until the jar was empty. She felt very full and happy. + +But then, she heard her mom coming back. She quickly hid the jar and the spoon under the table. She pretended to play with her toys. Her mom came in and smiled at her. + +"Hi, Lily. Are you hungry? I have a surprise for you. I made some cake with my special yogurt. Do you want a slice?" + +Lily felt a pang of guilt. She had eaten all the yogurt and now there was none left for the cake. She looked at her mom and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I ate your yogurt. I didn't ask you. I was very greedy." + +Her mom frowned and said, "Oh, Lily. That was not nice. You know you have to share and be polite. You can't just take things that are not yours. How do you think I feel?" + +Lily felt very ashamed. She said, "I feel bad, mom. I made you sad. I don't want to make you sad. I love you, mom." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I love you too, Lily. But you have to learn from your mistake. Next time, you have to ask before you eat something. And you have to eat in moderation. Too much yogurt can make you sick. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, mom. I understand. I'm sorry. Can I still have some cake?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can. But only a little bit. And you have to share it with your dad and your brother. OK?" + +Lily said, "OK, mom. Thank you. And can I still have a yogurt party someday?" + +Her mom said, "Maybe someday. But only if you invite me too. Deal?" + +Lily said, "Deal. I love you, mom." + +The end. +Lila was a girl who liked to play with bugs. She had a jar where she kept many bugs that she found in the garden. She liked to look at them and give them names. She had a big bug, a small bug, a red bug, a green bug, and a shiny bug. + +One day, Lila saw a new bug in the garden. It was a black bug with yellow spots. It looked very pretty and Lila wanted to have it. She ran to the bug and tried to catch it with her hand. But the bug was fast and flew away. Lila chased the bug all over the garden, but she could not catch it. + +Lila was sad and angry. She wanted the bug very much. She went to her jar and looked at her other bugs. She did not like them anymore. She thought they were boring and ugly. She had an idea. She opened the jar and let all the bugs go. She thought they would fly away and leave her alone. She did not care about them anymore. She only wanted the new bug. + +But the bugs did not fly away. They were angry at Lila for letting them go. They liked their jar and their names. They thought Lila was foolish and mean. They decided to teach her a lesson. They flew around Lila and bit her and stung her. They made her itch and hurt. They made her cry and scream. + +Lila was sorry for what she did. She wanted her bugs back. She wanted them to stop hurting her. She wanted them to be her friends again. She requested them to come back to the jar. She said she was sorry and she loved them. But the bugs did not listen. They did not trust her anymore. They did not want to be her friends anymore. They left her alone in the garden, with many bites and stings. Lila learned a hard lesson. She should not be greedy and unkind. She should be happy with what she had. She should be nice to her bugs. +Sara and Ben were going to a party with their mom and dad. They had to wear nice suits and dresses. Sara liked her pink dress and Ben liked his blue suit. They were very excited to see their friends and have fun. + +"Look, mom, I am graceful!" Sara said, spinning around in her dress. She felt like a princess. + +"You are, sweetie. But be careful not to get dizzy or fall down," mom said, smiling. + +"Look, dad, I am strong!" Ben said, flexing his arms in his suit. He felt like a superhero. + +"You are, buddy. But be gentle and don't hurt anyone," dad said, ruffling his hair. + +They got in the car and drove to the party. There were many other kids there, wearing nice suits and dresses too. Sara and Ben ran to play with them. They played games, ate cake, and sang songs. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, Sara saw a girl in a yellow dress. She thought her dress was prettier than hers. She felt jealous and angry. She went to the girl and said, "Your dress is ugly. Mine is better." + +The girl in the yellow dress felt sad and hurt. She started to cry. The other kids saw what Sara did and got mad at her. They said, "That was mean. You are not nice. We don't want to play with you." + +Sara felt ashamed and sorry. She realized she had made a mistake. She went to the girl in the yellow dress and said, "I'm sorry. I was wrong. Your dress is beautiful. Can we be friends?" + +The girl in the yellow dress looked at Sara and smiled. She said, "Thank you. I forgive you. Yes, we can be friends." + +They hugged and played together. The other kids saw that Sara had changed and joined them. They all had fun again. + +Sara learned a lesson. She learned that being graceful is not only about how you look, but also about how you act. She learned that being nice is more important than being pretty. She learned that being excited is good, but being jealous is bad. She learned that saying sorry and forgiving are good ways to make friends. She learned that suits and dresses are not as important as hearts and smiles. +Tom and Mia like to play with their toy boat. They take it to the park and sail it on the water. They have fun watching it go fast and slow, left and right. + +One day, a big dog comes to the park. It sees the toy boat and thinks it is a bone. It runs to the water and tries to catch the boat. Tom and Mia are scared and shout at the dog. + +"Stop! Stop! That is our boat, not your bone!" Tom says. + +"Go away, bad dog! Leave our boat alone!" Mia says. + +But the dog does not listen. It bites the boat and pulls it out of the water. The boat is broken. It has holes and cracks. The dog runs away with the boat in its mouth. + +Tom and Mia are sad and angry. They cry and hug each other. + +"Our boat is broken. We can't sail it anymore." Tom says. + +"Maybe we can fix it. Or maybe we can get a new boat." Mia says. + +They go home and tell their mom what happened. Their mom is sorry and hugs them. She says she will try to fix the boat or buy them a new one. She says they can still play with other toys and have fun. + +Tom and Mia feel a little better. They thank their mom and go to their room. They hope they can sail their boat again soon. +Sam and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big crane near the road. The crane was lifting heavy things and making loud noises. + +"Wow, look at that crane!" Sam said. "It is so strong and tall!" + +"I want to see it closer," Lily said. "Let's go there!" + +Sam was scared. He saw a sign that said "Keep Out". He also saw a fierce dog near the crane. The dog was barking and showing its teeth. + +"No, Lily, we can't go there!" Sam said. "It is not safe. The sign says no. And the dog is fierce. It might bite us!" + +Lily was not scared. She was curious. She wanted to see the crane and the dog. + +"Sam, you are a chicken!" Lily said. "I dare you to go with me. I dare you to touch the crane and the dog!" + +Sam did not want to be a chicken. He wanted to be brave. He followed Lily to the crane and the dog. + +But when they got closer, they saw that the crane was not fun. It was dangerous. It was moving fast and dropping things. And the dog was not friendly. It was angry. It was running towards them. + +Sam and Lily were sorry. They wished they had listened to the sign and to Sam. They turned around and ran away. They ran back to the park. They did not want to play with the crane and the dog anymore. + +They learned a lesson. They learned that some things are not for playing. They learned that some dares are not good. They learned to be careful and smart. +Lily likes to play with her dolls. She has many dolls with different clothes and hair. She likes to make them look nice and change their fashion. She thinks fashion is fun and pretty. + +One day, Lily finds a big box in her room. It is a gift from her grandma. She opens the box and sees many new clothes for her dolls. There are dresses, skirts, hats, shoes and more. Lily is very happy and says thank you to her grandma. + +Lily decides to try the new clothes on her dolls. She mixes and matches different colors and patterns. She makes her dolls look unique. She thinks unique means different and special. She likes to be unique too. + +She shows her dolls to her mom and dad. They smile and say they are beautiful. They say Lily has a good eye for fashion. They say fashion means what you wear and how you wear it. They say Lily can increase her fashion skills. They think increase means make bigger or better. + +Lily is proud of her dolls and her fashion skills. She says she wants to be a fashion designer when she grows up. She says fashion designer means someone who makes clothes for people and dolls. She says she will make unique clothes for everyone. She says she loves fashion and her grandma. +Tom and Lily went to a restaurant with Mom and Dad. They liked the restaurant. It had many pictures on the walls and nice music. They sat at a big table and looked at the menus. + +"What do you want to eat?" Mom asked. + +"I want pizza!" Tom said. + +"I want pasta!" Lily said. + +"Okay, pizza and pasta it is," Dad said. He told the waiter what they wanted. + +Soon, the food came. It smelled good and looked yummy. Tom and Lily ate their pizza and pasta. They were very hungry. They also drank some juice. + +"Are you full?" Dad asked. + +"Yes, I am full," Tom said. + +"Me too," Lily said. + +"Good. Now, do you want some dessert?" Mom asked. + +Tom and Lily looked at each other. They wanted dessert. But they also remembered something important. + +"Mom, Dad, we have to finish our homework," Tom said. + +"That's right. We have to finish our homework," Lily said. + +Mom and Dad smiled. They were proud of Tom and Lily. + +"You are very smart and responsible," Mom said. "You can have dessert, but only a small piece. And then we will go home and finish your homework." + +"Okay, thank you, Mom and Dad," Tom and Lily said. + +They chose a small piece of cake and ate it. It was sweet and soft. They liked it. Then they paid the bill and left the restaurant. They said goodbye to the waiter and thanked him. + +They went home and finished their homework. They did it well and fast. Then they played with their toys and read some books. They had a fun and good day. They were happy. +One day, a little girl named Anna went to the park with her mom. She saw a big dog with brown fur and a long tail. She wanted to pet the dog, but she was afraid. She asked her mom, "Can I say hello to the dog?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, but you have to ask the owner first. And you have to be gentle and calm. The dog might be scared of you, too." + +Anna nodded and walked slowly to the dog. She saw a lady sitting on a bench, holding a leash. She said, "Hello, can I pet your dog?" + +The lady smiled and said, "Of course, dear. His name is Bruno. He is very friendly. He likes children. Let me introduce you to him." + +The lady held the leash and brought Bruno closer to Anna. Bruno wagged his tail and licked Anna's hand. Anna giggled and stroked his fur. She said, "Hi, Bruno. You are a nice dog. I like you." + +The lady said, "I'm glad you like him. He is a rescue dog. He was found in a bad place, with no food or water. He was very sick and sad. Some people said he was ugly and mean, but I saw his kind heart. I adopted him and gave him a new home. Now he is happy and healthy." + +Anna said, "That's a good thing you did. Bruno is not ugly. He is beautiful. And he is not mean. He is sweet. You are a good lady." + +The lady said, "Thank you, dear. You are a good girl. You are brave and polite. You know how to treat animals with respect and love." + +Anna said, "Thank you, too. You taught me something. You taught me that you can't judge a book by its cover. You have to look inside and see the true story." + +The lady said, "That's a very wise lesson, Anna. I'm proud of you." + +Just then, they heard a loud noise in the sky. It was thunder. Anna and Bruno both jumped and looked up. They saw dark clouds and lightning. They were scared. + +The lady said, "Don't worry, it's just a storm. It will pass soon. Let's go to my car and wait for it to stop. Do you want to come with us, Anna?" + +Anna said, "Yes, please. Can I hold Bruno's leash?" + +The lady said, "Sure, you can. He likes you. You are his new friend." + +Anna smiled and took Bruno's leash. She said, "Come on, Bruno. Let's go to the car. We will be safe and warm there. And we will have fun together." + +They walked to the car, with Anna's mom following them. They got in and closed the doors. They heard the rain and the thunder, but they were not afraid. They had each other. They were happy. +Tim and Kim are twins who like to play in the park. One day, they see a big flag on a pole. The flag is red, white and blue, and it moves in the wind. + +"Look, Tim, a flag!" Kim says. "Let's go and touch it!" + +They run to the flag and try to reach it, but it is too high. They jump and stretch, but they cannot touch it. + +"Maybe we can climb the pole," Tim says. He wraps his arms around the pole and tries to pull himself up, but he slides down. + +"It's too slippery," he says. "And too hard." + +Kim has an idea. She sees a bench near the pole. She runs to the bench and drags it to the pole. She climbs on the bench and stands on her toes. She is very flexible and can bend her body in different ways. + +"I can touch it!" she says. She reaches out and touches the flag with her fingers. It feels soft and smooth. + +"Good job, Kim!" Tim says. He climbs on the bench too and touches the flag with his hand. He smiles and says, "It's beautiful." + +They hear a voice behind them. It is a man in a uniform. He looks angry. + +"Hey, you two, get down from there!" he says. "You are not supposed to touch the flag. It is a sign of respect. You should kneel and salute it, not climb on it." + +Tim and Kim are scared. They get down from the bench and kneel on the ground. They do not know how to salute, so they just put their hands on their hearts. + +"We are sorry, sir," Tim says. "We did not know. We just wanted to see the flag." + +The man in the uniform softens his voice. He kneels down and looks at them. + +"I understand, kids," he says. "You are curious and adventurous. That's good. But you also need to learn some rules and manners. The flag is not a toy. It is a symbol of our country and our freedom. It deserves our honor and gratitude. Do you understand?" + +Tim and Kim nod. They feel sorry for what they did. + +"Yes, sir," they say. + +The man in the uniform smiles and stands up. He helps them up and gives them a hug. + +"It's okay, kids," he says. "You made a mistake, but you learned from it. That's how you grow and become better. Now, let me show you how to salute the flag properly." + +He teaches them how to stand straight, look at the flag, and raise their right hand to their forehead. He tells them to say the pledge of allegiance with him. + +Tim and Kim follow his instructions. They feel proud and happy. They salute the flag and say the pledge of allegiance with him. + +They learn a new way to show respect and love for their country and their flag. They also learn a new word: salute. +Ben and Jen are twins. They like to play with toys. They have a big box of toys in their room. They can make a town with their toys. They have cars, houses, people, animals and more. + +One day, Ben and Jen want to play with their toys. They take out the big box and put it on the floor. They start to make a town with their toys. They put the houses here and there. They put the cars on the roads. They put the people and animals in the houses and yards. + +But soon, Ben and Jen get lazy. They do not want to play anymore. They want to watch TV. They leave their toys on the floor. They do not put them back in the box. They go to the living room and turn on the TV. + +Mom comes to their room. She sees the toys on the floor. She is not happy. She calls Ben and Jen. She tells them to come and put their toys away. She says they cannot watch TV until they do. + +Ben and Jen are sad. They do not want to put their toys away. They want to watch TV. But they know they have to listen to Mom. They go back to their room and put their toys in the box. They say sorry to Mom. Mom says it is okay. She says they can watch TV for a little while. But next time, they have to put their toys away when they are done. Ben and Jen say yes. They hug Mom and go to watch TV. They are happy again. +Lily was a dog who liked to play with her toys. She had a ball, a bone, and a teddy bear. She loved her owner, Tom, who gave her food and hugs. But sometimes, Lily was naughty and did bad things. + +One day, Tom left Lily alone in the house. He said, "Be good, Lily. I'll be back soon." Lily wagged her tail and licked his face. She wanted to be good, but she was bored. She looked around and saw a pair of scissors on the table. She thought they looked fun. She jumped on the table and grabbed the scissors with her mouth. + +She ran around the house with the scissors, cutting everything she saw. She cut the curtains, the pillows, the books, and the clothes. She made a big mess. She even cut her own teddy bear. She ripped off its head and tore out its stuffing. She felt happy and excited. + +But then, she heard Tom's car in the driveway. She dropped the scissors and ran to the door. She wanted to greet Tom and show him her new toy. But when Tom opened the door, he was not happy. He was angry and sad. He saw the mess and the scissors and the teddy bear. He said, "Lily, what have you done? You cut everything! You ruined everything! You are a bad dog!" + +Lily felt ashamed and scared. She knew she did a bad thing. She whimpered and hid under the sofa. She wanted to say sorry, but she didn't know how. She hoped Tom would forgive her and love her again. She wished she never saw the scissors. She wished she played with her ball instead. She learned her lesson. She never cut anything again. +Tom and Lily are playing in the kitchen. They like to pretend they are chefs and make food for their toys. Tom has a big spoon and Lily has a small fork. They stir and poke the pots and pans on the stove. + +"Look, Lily, I made soup!" Tom says. He holds up his spoon with some water and bits of carrot and potato. "Do you want some?" + +"Yes, please!" Lily says. She opens her mouth and waits for Tom to feed her. But Tom is not careful. He strikes the spoon on the edge of the pot and spills the soup on Lily's head. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Lily cries. She drops her fork and rubs her eyes. The soup is hot and wet and sticky. She is very angry at Tom. "You are a bad chef, Tom! You hurt me!" + +"I'm sorry, Lily! I'm sorry!" Tom says. He puts down his spoon and tries to hug Lily. But Lily pushes him away. She runs to their mom, who is in the living room. She tells her what Tom did. + +Mom comes to the kitchen. She sees the mess and the soup on Lily's head. She is not happy. She scolds Tom for being careless and rude. She tells him to say sorry to Lily and to help her clean up. She also tells him to be more gentle and kind when he plays with his sister. + +"Playing is fun, but being safe and nice is important, Tom," Mom says. "Do you understand?" + +Tom nods. He feels bad for what he did. He says sorry to Lily again and gives her a hug. He helps her wash her hair and dry it with a towel. He also helps her wipe the stove and the floor. He promises to be more careful and nice next time. + +Lily forgives Tom. She smiles and hugs him back. She says they can still be chefs and make food for their toys. But this time, they will use cold water and soft fruits. They will also share and taste their food together. + +Mom smiles and kisses them both. She is proud of them for making up and helping each other. She says they are good chefs and good siblings. She says she loves them very much. +Lily and Ben liked to play with blocks. They made big structures with many colors. Sometimes they made houses, sometimes they made towers, sometimes they made animals. They had fun with their blocks. + +One day, they decided to make a castle. They used all the blocks they had. They made walls and doors and windows. They made a flag and a moat. They made a king and a queen. They were very proud of their castle. + +But then, a big dog came into the room. The dog was friendly and harmless. He did not want to hurt Lily and Ben. He just wanted to play. He saw the castle and thought it was a toy. He ran towards it and wagged his tail. + +Lily and Ben saw the dog and got scared. They did not want the dog to ruin their castle. They yelled at the dog. "No, no, no! Go away, dog! Leave our castle alone!" They waved their arms and tried to stop the dog. + +The dog did not understand. He thought they were playing too. He barked and jumped and knocked over the castle. The blocks fell down and made a loud noise. The king and the queen flew away. The flag and the moat were gone. The castle was destroyed. + +Lily and Ben cried. They were sad and angry. They worked hard on their castle and now it was gone. They did not like the dog. They wanted him to go away. + +The dog felt sorry. He did not mean to make them cry. He wanted to make them happy. He licked their faces and wagged his tail. He tried to say sorry. + +Lily and Ben looked at the dog. He was cute and fluffy. He was harmless and friendly. He did not know better. They forgave him. They hugged him and petted him. They decided to play with him. + +They picked up the blocks and made new structures. They made a doghouse and a bone and a ball. They played with the dog and had fun. They were happy again. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big and colorful kite in the sky. They wanted to have a kite too, so they asked their mom. + +"Mom, can we have a kite?" they said. + +"Kites are fun, but they cost money," mom said. "You have to save your money if you want to buy a kite." + +Tom and Lily had some money in their piggy bank. They counted their coins and found out they had enough to buy a kite. They were very happy and ran to the store. + +At the store, they saw many kites of different shapes and sizes. They saw a kite that looked like a dragon, a kite that looked like a butterfly, and a kite that looked like a star. But they also saw a kite that looked very unusual. It was small and plain, and it had a long tail with many ribbons. + +"Look at that kite," Tom said. "It is so boring. Let's buy a cool kite instead." + +But Lily liked the unusual kite. She thought it was pretty and special. She said, "I want to buy this kite. It is different from the others. Maybe it can fly higher and faster." + +Tom and Lily argued about which kite to buy. They could not agree, and they started to get angry. They forgot about having fun and being kind. + +The store owner saw them and said, "Why are you fighting? You have enough money to buy two kites. You can each choose one you like." + +Tom and Lily realized they were being silly. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They decided to buy both kites, the unusual one and the cool one. They thanked the store owner and ran back home. + +They flew their kites in the park and had a lot of fun. They learned that they could spend their money wisely and share their joy. They also learned that they could like different things and still be friends. They loved their kites and each other. +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, Tom's mom said, "Tom, you have to study for your test tomorrow. You can play with your trucks later." + +"But I don't want to study, Mom. I want to play with Sam and my trucks. Studying is boring and hard," Tom said. + +"Sorry, Tom, but you have to study. It is important to learn new things. If you don't study, you will do terrible on your test and feel sad. You can play with your trucks after you finish your study," Tom's mom said. + +Tom was angry and did not listen to his mom. He sneaked out of his room and went to Sam's house. He and Sam played with their trucks for a long time. They had fun and forgot about the time. + +The next day, Tom went to school and took his test. He did not know any of the answers. He guessed and wrote silly things. He did terrible on his test and felt sad. His teacher was disappointed and gave him a bad grade. + +Tom's mom found out and was very mad. She took away all of his trucks and said, "Tom, you were very naughty. You did not study and you lied to me. You have to stay in your room and study for the next test. You can't play with your trucks until you do better on your test." + +Tom cried and said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I was wrong. I should have studied and listened to you. Please give me back my trucks. I love my trucks." + +But Tom's mom did not give him back his trucks. She said, "No, Tom. You have to learn your lesson. You can't have your trucks until you show me you can study and do well on your test. Maybe then you will appreciate your trucks more." + +Tom was very sad and lonely. He missed his trucks and his friend Sam. He wished he had studied and obeyed his mom. He realized he had made a terrible mistake. +Lila and Ben were hungry. They saw a big bowl of shrimp on the table. Shrimp were small and pink and yummy. They wanted to eat some shrimp. + +But Mom and Dad were not there. They said, "No shrimp for you. Shrimp are for grown-ups. You have to eat your soup." Lila and Ben did not like soup. They liked shrimp. + +They had a plan. They waited until Mom and Dad went to the bathroom. Then they crawled to the table. They crawled very quietly. They did not want to get caught. They reached the bowl of shrimp. They smiled. + +They grabbed some shrimp with their hands. They put them in their mouths. They chewed and swallowed. They tasted good. They wanted more. They grabbed more shrimp. They ate and ate. + +But they did not know something. The shrimp were spicy. They had a lot of pepper on them. Pepper was hot and powerful. It made their mouths burn. It made their eyes water. It made them cough and cry. + +They dropped the shrimp. They screamed. They ran to the sink. They drank water. But the water did not help. The pepper was too powerful. They felt sick. + +Mom and Dad heard them. They came back to the kitchen. They saw the shrimp on the floor. They saw Lila and Ben crying. They were angry. They said, "What did you do? You ate the shrimp? You know you are not supposed to eat the shrimp. They are too spicy for you. They can make you sick. You are in big trouble." + +Lila and Ben felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry. We were hungry. We wanted to try the shrimp. We did not know they were spicy. Please help us. Please make it stop." + +But Mom and Dad could not help them. They said, "You have to wait until the pepper goes away. It will take some time. You have to learn your lesson. No more shrimp for you. Ever." + +Lila and Ben wished they had listened to Mom and Dad. They wished they had eaten their soup. They wished they had never seen the shrimp. They were very unhappy. The end. +Tom and Mia were best friends. They liked to play with their wagon in the park. They put their toys and snacks in the wagon and pulled it along the path. They saw many amazing things in the park: birds, flowers, swings, slides, and a big pond. + +One day, they saw a new thing in the park. It was a big balloon. It was red and yellow and blue. It was very pretty. It was tied to a post near the pond. Tom and Mia wanted to see the balloon up close. They left their wagon near a bench and ran to the balloon. + +"Wow, look at the balloon!" Tom said. "It is so big and round!" + +"I want to touch it!" Mia said. "Maybe it is soft and bouncy!" + +They stretched their arms to reach the balloon. But it was too high. They jumped and jumped, but they could not touch it. They felt sad and frustrated. + +"Maybe we can use something to help us," Tom said. He looked around and saw a stick on the ground. He picked it up and tried to poke the balloon with it. But the stick was too short. + +"Maybe we can use our wagon," Mia said. She had an idea. She ran back to the bench where they left their wagon. But the wagon was gone! + +"Tom, our wagon is gone!" Mia shouted. "Someone took it!" + +Tom ran to Mia and saw that she was right. Their wagon was not there. Their toys and snacks were not there. They felt scared and angry. + +"Who took our wagon?" Tom asked. "We need to find them!" + +They looked around and saw a boy and a girl with their wagon. They were pulling it away from the park. They had put their own toys and snacks in the wagon. They looked happy and proud. + +"Hey, that's our wagon!" Tom yelled. "Give it back!" + +The boy and the girl heard Tom and Mia. They turned and saw them. They did not look sorry. They looked mean and sneaky. + +"Finders keepers, losers weepers!" the boy said. "This is our wagon now!" + +"No, it's not!" Mia said. "We had it first! It's ours!" + +They ran to the boy and the girl. They tried to get their wagon back. They pulled and pushed and shouted. They had a big fight. The balloon watched them from above. It felt sorry for them. It wished they could share and be friends. It had an idea. It used its string to untie itself from the post. It floated down to the children. It touched their heads gently. It made a soft sound. + +"Pop!" +Lily loved to watch the butterflies in the garden. They had many colors and flew from flower to flower. She wanted to catch one and keep it as a pet. She had a plan. + +She asked her mom for a jar and a net. Her mom said, "What do you need them for?" Lily said, "I want to catch a butterfly." Her mom said, "Butterflies are not pets, Lily. They need to be free and happy in the garden. If you catch one, it will be sad and die." Lily said, "But I will be gentle and feed it and play with it." Her mom said, "No, Lily. You can watch them and admire them, but you can't catch them. It's not nice." + +Lily was sad, but she did not give up. She waited until her mom was busy and sneaked out to the garden with the jar and the net. She saw a big, beautiful butterfly with blue and yellow wings. It was resting on a pink flower. Lily crept closer and closer, holding the net. She was brave. + +But the butterfly was not silly. It sensed Lily's shadow and flew away. Lily swung the net, but missed. She ran after the butterfly, but it was too fast. She tripped over a rock and fell. The jar and the net flew out of her hands and broke. Lily cried. + +Her mom heard her cry and came to the garden. She saw Lily's scraped knee and the broken jar and net. She hugged Lily and said, "Are you okay, sweetie?" Lily said, "I'm sorry, mom. I tried to catch a butterfly, but it flew away. And I broke the jar and the net." Her mom said, "It's okay, Lily. I'm not mad at you. But you should have listened to me. Butterflies are not pets, they are wild and free. They don't like to be caught and kept in jars. They like to fly and dance in the sun. Do you understand?" Lily nodded. She said, "I understand, mom. I won't try to catch them anymore. I will just watch them and love them from afar." Her mom said, "That's good, Lily. That's the best way to love them. Come on, let's go inside and clean your knee. And maybe we can make some butterfly cookies later. How does that sound?" Lily smiled. She said, "That sounds great, mom. Thank you." She kissed her mom and held her hand. They walked inside, leaving the butterflies to fly and dance in the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk outside and explore the world around her. One day, she found a path in the woods that she had never seen before. She followed the path and it led her to a beautiful meadow with lots of flowers and butterflies. + +Lily was so happy in the meadow that she started to dance around. But then she accidentally stepped on a stick and it made a loud snap! The stick broke and Lily felt sad because she didn't mean to break it. + +As she walked back home, the sun started to set and the sky turned a pretty pink color. Lily saw a light in the distance and followed it. It led her to her house where her mom was waiting for her with a big hug. Lily felt happy again because she found her way home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a round ball that she loved to play with. One day, she accidentally threw the ball too hard and it landed in a tree. Lily tried to jump and reach it, but she was too short. + +Then, her big brother came and saw what happened. He climbed the tree and got the ball down. But it was all dirty and wet. Lily was sad, but her brother said, "Don't worry, I'll fold it and make it clean again." + +Lily thought her brother was very smart, but sometimes he did stupid things too. Like the time he tried to ride his bike with his eyes closed. But she loved him anyway, and she was happy to have her ball back. +Once upon a time, there was a little baby. The baby was very sleepy and wanted to go to sleep. So, the baby's mommy put the baby in the crib. The baby felt very cozy and warm in the crib. + +The mommy told the baby to sit down and close their eyes. The baby did just that and soon fell asleep. The crib was very comfortable and the baby felt safe and happy. + +When the baby woke up, they felt very refreshed and happy. The baby was no longer sleepy and wanted to play. So, the mommy took the baby out of the crib and they played together all day long. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a smart little girl named Lily. She loved to explore the world around her. One day, she went on a hike with her mom and dad. They walked and walked until they came to a big cliff. + +Lily's mom said, "Be careful, Lily. The cliff is very high. We don't want you to fall." + +Lily said, "I will be careful, Mom. I want to observe the view from the top." + +So, Lily climbed up the cliff with her dad. When they got to the top, Lily looked out and saw the most beautiful view she had ever seen. She said, "Wow, Dad! Look at how pretty it is up here!" + +Her dad smiled and said, "I knew you would love it, Lily. You are so observant." + +After they climbed down the cliff, they went back home. Lily couldn't stop talking about the view. She told her mom and dad all about it. From that day on, Lily loved to observe the world around her, and she always remembered the beautiful view from the top of the cliff. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big town with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily was eager to go to the park and play on the slide. + +When they got to the park, Lily ran to the slide and climbed up to the top. She was so eager to slide down, but when she did, she slipped and fell on her bottom. + +Lily's mommy and daddy came over to make sure she was okay. Lily was a little scared, but she wasn't hurt. She was still eager to play, so they went to the swings instead. From then on, Lily was more careful when she went down the slide. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends decided to play with the hose. They sprayed water everywhere and laughed a lot. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom called out to her, "Lily, it's time to go inside." Lily said, "Okay, Mommy." She went to turn off the hose, but it wouldn't zip up. She tugged and pulled, but it wouldn't work. + +Lily's mom came outside and saw what was happening. She said, "Oh no, the hose is broken. We'll have to get a new one." Lily was sad because she loved playing with the hose. She said, "That's not lovely." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big spoon and a little spoon, but she loved her teaspoon the most. She used it to eat her cereal every morning. + +One day, Lily went to a fancy restaurant with her family. She saw a graceful ballerina dancing on the stage. She wished she could dance like her. + +When it was time to eat, Lily saw a tiny teaspoon on her plate. She was so excited because it was just her size. She used it to eat her soup and felt very grown up. + +After dinner, Lily went home and practiced dancing like a graceful ballerina. She even used her teaspoon as a prop, pretending it was a magic wand. From that day on, Lily loved her teaspoon even more because it reminded her of her special night at the restaurant. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo lived in the ocean with his fish friends. One day, Nemo wanted to explore a cave. His friends told him it was dangerous, but Nemo was brave. He decided to dive into the cave. + +The cave was dark and scary, but Nemo kept swimming. He saw lots of colorful fish and shiny rocks. Suddenly, Nemo saw a big, dangerous shark! The shark tried to catch Nemo, but he was too fast. Nemo swam out of the cave and back to his friends. + +Nemo's friends were happy to see him. They told him he was very brave for diving into the dangerous cave. Nemo was proud of himself and happy he had such great friends. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little girl named Lily. She liked to watch TV, but she didn't like to talk to people. One day, Lily's friend Timmy came to visit her. + +"Hi Lily, do you want to play with me?" Timmy asked. + +Lily shook her head and said, "No, I just want to watch TV." + +Timmy said, "Okay, but can you bring me the remote so we can watch together?" + +Lily felt nervous, but she wanted to be a good friend. She brought the remote to Timmy and they watched cartoons together. After a while, Lily felt less shy and they started to talk and play together. From then on, Lily learned that it's okay to be shy sometimes, but it's also important to be a good friend and share things like the TV remote. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and watch the birds outside. One day, Timmy's mom and dad told him there was a surprise for him. Timmy was excited to find out what it was. + +That night, Timmy and his family went to a big field where they saw lots of people. Suddenly, there was a loud noise and Timmy saw lots of pretty lights in the sky. His mom and dad told him it was a firework show. Timmy was so happy he clapped his hands. + +After the firework show, Timmy's mom and dad revealed a special treat for him. It was a big chocolate cake with his name on it! Timmy was so happy and he ate a big slice. But then he remembered he was supposed to share with his little sister. He felt a little naughty for forgetting, but he gave her a slice too and they both smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, she found a shiny jewel in her backyard. It sparkled in the sun and made her very happy. + +But then, she heard a loud noise and started to panic. It was a big, scary dog that had come into her yard. Lily didn't know what to do and ran away as fast as she could. But the dog chased after her and caught her in its mouth. + +Lily's family was very sad and missed her very much. They searched for her everywhere, but they never found her. The jewel that had made her so happy was now lost forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she found a little insect crawling on the ground. It was a shiny beetle with green and purple stripes. + +Lily picked up the beetle and showed it to her mom. "Look, Mommy! I found an insect!" she said excitedly. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Wow, Lily! You have a gifted eye for spotting insects. But we can't keep it as a pet. It needs to be free in the garden." + +Lily didn't want to let go of the beetle. She wanted to keep it as a gift. "But Mommy, can't we include it in our garden? It can be our special friend," she said. + +Her mom thought for a moment and then agreed. "Okay, Lily. We can keep the insect in our garden. But we need to make sure it has enough food and water to survive." + +Lily was happy and ran outside to place the beetle in a special spot in the garden. She felt proud to have gifted the insect a new home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she found a shiny red apple on the ground. She picked it up and took a big bite. But the apple tasted funny and her tummy started to hurt. + +Lily's mom saw her holding her shoulder and asked, "What's wrong, sweetie?" Lily said, "My tummy hurts and my shoulder too." Her mom knew what had happened. "That apple was rotten, Lily. You need to be careful and check your food before you eat it." + +From that day on, Lily made sure to only eat regular and fresh food. She learned that it's important to take care of your body and stay healthy. And she never forgot to check her food before taking a bite again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sun. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. They decided to build a sandcastle in the land near Timmy's house. + +Timmy and Billy worked hard to clear the land and make it flat. They used their shovels to move the sand around. Timmy said, "Let's add more sand to make the castle bigger!" Billy agreed and they went to get more sand. + +After a while, the sandcastle was finished. Timmy and Billy were proud of their hard work. Timmy said, "Look how big and clear our castle is!" Billy said, "It's the best sandcastle ever!" Timmy and Billy played in the sandcastle all day until the sun went down. They had so much fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear. His name was Teddy. Teddy liked to sleep in his cozy bed. He had a long nap every day. One day, Teddy's mom gave him a quiz. The quiz had pictures of animals. Teddy had to say the name of each animal. He got them all right and his mom was very proud of him. After the quiz, Teddy was very tired and went to sleep. He had a long nap and dreamed of all the animals he had seen in the quiz. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot had a collar that was red and shiny. Spot loved to play outside and run in the park. One day, Spot saw a squirrel and chased after it. Spot ran so fast that he didn't see the tree in front of him. Spot hit the tree and his collar got caught on a branch. Spot was hanging from the tree and couldn't get down. It was a terrible situation. + +Spot barked and barked, but no one heard him. Spot was stuck in the tree all night. The next day, Spot's owner came looking for him. She found him hanging from the tree and tried to help him down, but it was too late. Spot had been hanging for too long and had passed away. It was a terrible ending to a sad story. +Once upon a time, there was a big nation. The nation was very happy because they were independent. This meant they could make their own choices and rules. + +One day, a new family moved into the nation. The family was different from the others, but the nation wanted to accept them. They wanted to be kind and friendly to the new family. + +The new family was very happy that the nation accepted them. They felt like they belonged there. They were grateful for the kindness and friendship they received. +Once upon a time, there was a giraffe named Jerry. Jerry had a very long neck that he liked to lean to the side. One day, Jerry was walking in the jungle when he saw a little monkey named Timmy. + +"Wow, your neck is so impressive, Jerry!" said Timmy. + +"Thank you, Timmy," replied Jerry. "I like to lean my neck to the side to see things better." + +Timmy was curious and asked, "Can I try leaning my neck like you, Jerry?" + +Jerry smiled and said, "Of course, Timmy! Anyone can lean their neck if they try." And with that, Timmy tried to lean his neck to the side just like Jerry. It was a bit tricky at first, but he eventually got the hang of it. + +From that day on, Timmy and Jerry would often lean their necks together and look out at the beautiful jungle. They both knew that even though they were different, they could still be friends and have fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to pick flowers. One day, she found a pretty yellow flower in the field. She picked it up and held it close to her nose. "This flower is so pretty!" she said. + +Suddenly, a bee flew by and landed on the flower. "Please don't hurt me," said the bee. "I'm just trying to get some nectar from this flower." + +Lily was scared of bees, but she didn't want to hurt the bee. So, she gently twisted the stem of the flower and gave it to the bee. "Here you go, little bee," she said. "You can have this flower." + +The bee was grateful and flew away happily. Lily learned that it's important to be kind to all creatures, even if they scare us. And that's the end of the story! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play with her toys and eat cookies. One day, she saw a candle on the table. The candle was big and white. Lily wanted to touch it, but her mom said it was hot and dangerous. + +Later that night, Lily's mom lit the candle for dinner. Lily thought it smelled disgusting, like stinky socks. She didn't want to eat her food because of the candle smell. Her mom blew out the candle and the smell went away. Lily was happy and ate her dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a kind lady who loved to take care of babies. One day, a new infant came to her house. The baby was very small and needed a lot of attention. The lady was patient and took care of the infant with love. + +As time passed, the lady realized that she needed to go to the store to buy some baby clothes. She remembered that her friend had a dress that would be perfect for the infant. So, she called her friend and asked if she could lend the dress. Her friend said yes and the lady was happy. + +When the lady returned home with the dress, she put it on the infant. The dress was so beautiful that the lady knew the baby would look like a princess. The infant smiled and cooed, happy in her new outfit. The lady was happy too, knowing that she had made the baby even more beautiful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside and getting muddy. One day, she went outside to play in the rain and got covered in mud. + +Her mom saw her and said, "Oh no, Lily! You're all muddy!" + +Lily replied, "I know, Mommy. I love playing in the mud. It's so fun!" + +Later that day, Lily went to visit her friend, Timmy. Timmy was wearing a smart suit and tie. Lily felt embarrassed because she was still covered in mud. + +Timmy saw her and said, "Don't be embarrassed, Lily. I love playing in the mud too!" + +Lily was happy to hear that and they both went outside to play in the mud together. They laughed and had so much fun. From that day on, they were the best of friends and always played in the mud together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a spoon that he loved to use for eating his cereal. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean up his toys and make his room tidy. Timmy didn't want to clean up, but he knew he had to listen to his mom. + +As Timmy was cleaning up, he found a toy that glowed in the dark. He was so excited to play with it, but he knew he had to finish cleaning first. After he was done, he went to his bed and turned off the lights. The toy started to glow and it was so cool! Timmy couldn't stop staring at it. + +Eventually, Timmy fell asleep with a big smile on his face. He dreamt about his glowing toy and his spoon that he loved to eat his cereal with. When he woke up the next morning, he remembered that he had to keep his room tidy so he could find his glowing toy easier next time. +Once upon a time, there was a big kangaroo. He was very good and always jumped around in the forest. One day, he saw a little bird that was scared because a big fox was chasing it. The kangaroo wanted to protect the bird, so he hopped over to the fox and scared him away. The bird was very happy and thanked the kangaroo for being so good. From that day on, the bird and the kangaroo became friends and they played together in the forest. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey. He was very stubborn and liked to play tricks on people. One day, he climbed up a tall tree and refused to come down. The people tried to coax him with bananas, but he wouldn't budge. + +Along came a boy who wanted to catch the monkey. He climbed the tree and got close to the monkey, but the monkey was too quick and jumped to the next tree. The boy tried to catch him again, but the monkey was too stubborn and wouldn't let anyone catch him. + +Suddenly, the monkey slipped and fell from the tree. The boy tried to catch him, but it was too late. The monkey was hurt and couldn't move. The boy felt very sad and wished he could have caught the monkey before he fell. From that day on, the boy learned to be careful when trying to catch stubborn monkeys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books about princesses and animals. One day, she went to school and brought her eraser with her. But when she got to class, she couldn't find it. She was sad because it was her favorite eraser. + +Her friend Tommy saw that she was sad and asked her what was wrong. Lily told him that she lost her eraser. Tommy said, "Don't be sad, Lily. I have an extra eraser you can use." Lily was happy and said, "Thank you, Tommy!" + +Later that day, Lily read a book about a princess who lost her crown. But in the end, she found it and was happy again. Lily was happy too because she found a new eraser and had a good friend like Tommy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys and sing songs. One day, Timmy and his mom were driving in the car and they saw a big sign on the side of the road. It was a billboard with a picture of a smiling clown. + +Timmy said, "Mommy, what is that big sign?" His mom said, "That's a billboard. It tells people about things that are happening." Timmy thought the clown on the billboard looked very cheerful. + +As they drove by, Timmy saw the billboard disappear in the rearview mirror. He wondered what other billboards they would see on their trip. He was excited to see what would happen next! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint and drew pictures all day long. One day, she met a painter who was painting a big house. The painter said, "Your painting is terrible, Lily. You need to practice more." + +Lily felt sad and went home. Her mom asked her what was wrong, and Lily told her about the painter's words. Her mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. You can pray to God for help. He will give you the strength to keep practicing." + +Lily prayed every day and kept practicing her painting. Soon, her paintings got better and better. One day, the same painter saw her paintings and said, "Wow, Lily! Your paintings are amazing! You have improved so much." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you. I prayed every day for help." The painter was surprised and said, "I'm sorry for what I said before. You are a great painter." + +The moral of the story is that if you pray and work hard, you can achieve anything you want. +Once upon a time, there was a princess who wore a shiny crown on her head. She loved her crown and wore it everywhere she went. One day, she went to play in the garden and accidentally dropped her crown in the mud. + +"Oh no!" cried the princess. "My crown is dirty now!" + +Her friend, a kind rabbit, saw her sad face and asked, "What happened, princess?" + +"I dropped my crown in the mud and it's dirty now," replied the princess. + +"Don't worry, I'll help you clean it," said the rabbit. + +The rabbit took a wide leaf and wiped the crown clean. The princess was very happy and thanked the rabbit for helping her. From that day on, the princess learned to be careful with her crown and never dropped it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, he was playing with his toy car and accidentally fell down. He hurt his arm and had to go to the hospital. + +At the hospital, the doctors and nurses were very alert and took good care of Timmy. They gave him medicine and put a bandage on his arm. Timmy felt much better and was happy to go home. + +On the way home, Timmy's mom took him to a park. They sat on a big rock and watched the birds fly by. Timmy loved the park and the rock they sat on. He was happy to be outside and feeling better. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved music, especially jazz. She would dance around her room whenever her mom played jazz on the radio. One day, Lily's mom told her they were going to a jazz concert that night. Lily was so excited! + +As the day went on, Lily started to feel very tired. She wanted to rest, but she didn't want to miss the concert. Her mom told her they could take a nap before they went. So, they both took a nap and felt much better afterwards. + +When they got to the concert, Lily saw the most attractive piano she had ever seen. She knew the pianist was going to play it. When he finally came on stage, Lily couldn't believe her eyes. He played the most beautiful jazz music she had ever heard. Lily was so happy she got to rest before the concert, so she could enjoy it even more. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to wear his favorite cap everywhere he went. His cap was bright red and had a big letter "T" on it. One day, Timmy's mother noticed that the cap was dirty and needed to be cleaned. She told Timmy to polish his cap so it would look nice again. + +Timmy didn't want to polish his cap because he thought it was already perfect. But his mother explained that sometimes things need to be cleaned or fixed to look their best. Timmy learned that even though his cap was unusual and special to him, it still needed to be taken care of. + +From that day on, Timmy made sure to keep his cap clean and shiny. He realized that taking care of his things made them last longer and made him feel proud of what he had. The moral of the story is that even the most unusual things need to be taken care of to look their best. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the museum with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to the museum and saw a big dinosaur skeleton. Lily was so excited to see it! + +Suddenly, Lily's tummy started to hurt. She felt miserable and wanted to go home. "Mommy, can we go home now? My tummy hurts," said Lily. "Of course, sweetie. Let's go home and rest," replied her mommy. + +On the way home, they saw an apple on the ground. It was starting to rot. "Look, Lily! That apple is rotting. We shouldn't eat it," said her daddy. Lily nodded and they continued walking home. When they got home, Lily felt better and was happy to be home with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, she found a shiny gold coin on the ground. She was so happy and wanted to keep it safe. + +Lily's mom reminded her to be careful with the gold coin and not to lose it. But Lily forgot and accidentally dropped it in the messy sandbox. She searched and searched but couldn't find it. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, saw her looking sad and asked what was wrong. Lily told him about the gold coin and how she lost it in the messy sandbox. Timmy said he would help her look for it. They searched and searched until they found the gold coin. Lily was so happy and grateful to Timmy for helping her. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw and make things. He would design cool cars and big houses with his crayons. One day, Timmy found an old box in his attic. Inside the box was a shiny pistol. Timmy didn't know what it was, but he thought it looked cool. He took it to his dad and asked him what it was. His dad told him it was a dangerous weapon and not a toy. Timmy promised to be careful and put it away in a tidy place where no one could get hurt. From that day on, Timmy focused on designing things that were safe and fun to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to bake cookies. One day, she asked her mommy if she could help her make some cookies. Her mommy said, "Sure, Lily! Let's measure out the ingredients together." + +Lily was so excited to help her mommy. She got out her little measuring cups and spoons and carefully measured out the flour and sugar. Her mommy showed her how to level off the cups with a knife to make sure they were the right amount. + +After they mixed all the ingredients together, Lily asked her mommy if she could add some sprinkles to make the cookies look pretty. Her mommy said, "That's a great idea, Lily! You're so original." + +Lily smiled and added the sprinkles to the cookie dough. They put the cookies in the oven and waited for them to bake. When they were done, they both took a bite and exclaimed, "Mmm, these are delicious!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went on a walk in the forest with her mommy. The forest was very quiet, and the trees were tall and green. + +As they walked, Lily saw a big rock with a skull on top of it. Her mommy told her that it was a warning to be careful because there were dangerous animals in the forest. + +Lily remembered what her mommy said and stayed close to her. Suddenly, they heard a rustling in the bushes. Lily's mommy told her to be very quiet and still. They waited and waited, but nothing happened. + +Just when they thought it was safe, a little bunny popped out of the bushes. Lily was so excited to see the bunny that she wanted to poke it. But her mommy reminded her that it's not nice to poke animals. They watched the bunny hop away and continued their walk through the quiet forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She woke up today and saw a puzzle on her table. She was so glad to see it because she loves puzzles. She started to solve it but it was too hard for her. + +Lily asked her mom, "Mommy, can you help me solve this puzzle?" + +Her mom said, "Of course, I can help you." They both worked together to solve the puzzle. After a few minutes, they finally solved it. + +Lily was very happy and said, "Thank you, mommy. I'm glad we solved it together." Her mom replied, "You're welcome, Lily. We can solve anything together." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One sunny day, she decided to go on an adventure in the woods behind her house. + +As she was walking along, she saw a big bucket sitting in the middle of the path. It looked like it had been there for a while and she wondered what was inside. She started to walk towards it, but then she remembered her mommy telling her to be careful of strange things in the woods. + +Lily decided to leave the bucket alone and continued on her adventure. Later that day, she found a patch of bright red berries. They looked so juicy and delicious, but when she tried one, it was too spicy for her. She quickly learned that not everything that looks good is good for you. + +As she headed back home, she saw the same bucket again. This time, she noticed that there was a sign on it that said "Beware of Spicy Berries". She realized that the bucket was there to warn her about the berries and was grateful for the foreshadowing that kept her safe. From that day on, Lily knew to always be cautious and pay attention to her surroundings. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the dirt. One day, he found a shiny penny and picked it up. He was so happy! But then, he accidentally dropped it and it fell into a hole. Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, he had an idea. He would bury the penny! He dug a hole and put the penny in it. But then, he felt uncomfortable. The dirt was too scratchy and itchy on his hands. So, he washed them off and went inside to play with his toys. + +A few days later, Timmy remembered the penny and went back outside. He dug up the hole and picked up the penny. He was so happy to have found it again! From that day on, Timmy always kept his special penny safe in his pocket. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, hairy bear. The bear lived in a forest with lots of trees and animals. One day, the bear decided to visit his friend, a little rabbit who lived in a hole in the ground. The bear walked and walked until he found the rabbit's hole. + +When the bear arrived, he saw that the rabbit was very sad. The rabbit had hurt himself with a razor while trying to shave his fur. The bear felt sorry for his friend and decided to help him. The bear used his big paws to gently clean the rabbit's wound and put a bandage on it. The rabbit was very happy and thanked the bear for his visit and help. From that day on, the bear and the rabbit were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to listen to music all day long. One day, Timmy's mom wanted to shave her legs with a razor but she couldn't find it anywhere. She asked Timmy if he had seen it, but he hadn't. + +Suddenly, Timmy heard a deep sound coming from his toy box. He went to check and found the missing razor inside. Timmy's mom was happy to have found the razor, but Timmy was sad because he loved playing with it. + +Timmy's mom explained to him that the razor was not a toy and it was very sharp. She told him that it was dangerous to play with it. Timmy listened to his mom and promised to never play with the razor again. From that day on, Timmy learned to listen to his mom and keep himself safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her doll. Her doll was enormous, almost as big as Lily! One day, Lily decided to climb a tree with her doll. She held her doll tight and climbed up and up. When she got to the top, she sat with her doll and looked at the pretty view. Then, Lily climbed back down the tree with her doll and went home. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, bossy cow. She always wanted to be the first to eat the yummy grass in the field. One day, a little girl came to visit the farm. She saw the cow and said, "Hello cow, can I pet you?" The cow said, "No, I don't want you to touch me." + +The little girl wanted to be friends with the cow, so she decided to bring her some hay to eat. She tried to reach over the fence to give it to the cow, but it was too high. The cow saw the little girl struggling and said, "I can help you reach the top of the fence if you give me the hay." + +The little girl agreed, and the cow helped her reach the top of the fence. The little girl gave the cow the hay, and the cow was very happy. From that day on, the cow and the little girl were friends. The cow wasn't bossy anymore and even let the little girl pet her. They had lots of fun together on the farm. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her pen, but one day she lost it. She looked everywhere for it, but couldn't find it. + +One day, while playing outside, Lily discovered a shiny new pen on the ground. It was so pretty and expensive-looking! She was so happy to have found it. + +Lily used her new pen to draw lots of pictures. She drew flowers, butterflies, and even a picture of her cat. She was so happy to have her new pen and couldn't wait to show her mommy and daddy her beautiful drawings. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little girl named Lily. She loved to play on her swing in the park every day. One sunny day, Lily was swinging happily when a loud noise disturbed her. + +"Hey, who's making all that noise?" Lily asked her friend, a little boy named Max. + +"I don't know," Max said, looking around. "Let's go check it out!" + +They ran over to a nearby tree and found a group of birds chirping loudly. "Oh, they're just singing," Lily said. "That's not so bad." + +They watched the birds for a while before going back to the swings. Lily was happy to swing again without any more disturbances. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys on the carpet in her room. One day, her mom asked her to help carry some groceries from the car. Lily was excited to help, but when they got to the car, the bag split open and cans rolled everywhere. + +"Oh no!" cried Lily's mom. "We need to find a reliable bag to carry our groceries in." + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "I know! We can use my toy box. It's big and strong like a reliable bag." Her mom smiled and they emptied the groceries into the toy box. They carried it carefully back to the house and put the cans away. + +Lily learned that even though things might not go as planned, she could always find a solution. She also learned that being reliable means you can be trusted to do what you say you will do. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had a dog named Max. Max was a big and fierce dog. Tim loved to play with Max and keep him close. One day, Tim and Max went to the park to play. Tim threw a ball and Max ran to get it. Suddenly, Max saw a cat and started to run after it. Tim yelled, "Max, come back!" Max stopped and ran back to Tim. Tim was happy to keep Max close and play with him. +Once upon a time, there was a cute puppy named Max. Max loved to play in his backyard. One day, Max saw a big pool in his neighbor's yard. He wanted to go for a swim, but he didn't know how to get there. Suddenly, his friend came and said, "I can help you pass the fence to get to the pool!" Max was so happy and followed his friend to the pool. When he got there, he saw an adorable little duck swimming. Max wanted to play with the duck, but the duck was scared and flew away. Max was sad, but he still had fun swimming in the pool. +Once upon a time, there was a little puppy named Spot. Spot was very obedient and always listened to his owner. One day, Spot's owner gave him a big bone to eat. Spot was so happy that he started to wag his tail and jump around. + +Spot's owner told him to sit and wait patiently for his bone. Spot obeyed and sat still. Then, his owner spread a blanket on the ground and put the bone on it. Spot was so excited that he zoomed over to the bone and started to eat it. + +After he finished his bone, Spot licked his owner's face to say thank you. His owner smiled and petted him. Spot felt so happy and loved. From that day on, Spot always obeyed his owner and never forgot how much he loved him. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow train named Tom. Tom was a very happy train. He liked to go fast and make steam. Steam came out of his top when he went fast. + +One day, Tom saw a big hill. He wanted to be at the top of the hill. He went very fast and made lots of steam. The steam was big and white. It went up into the sky. Tom was very proud. + +When Tom got to the top of the hill, he saw a beautiful view. He saw other yellow trains like him. They all had steam coming out of their tops too. They were all happy to be together. And they all played and raced down the hill together, making lots of steam. +One day, a little girl named Mia went with her mom to the store. They wanted to buy a new toy. Mia saw a big, modern toy that she liked. It had many colors and buttons. Mia asked her mom, "Can I have this toy, please?" + +Her mom looked at the price tag and said, "This toy is too much money. Let's find a different one." Mia was sad but kept looking. She found a smaller toy that was not too much money. Mia showed it to her mom and asked, "Can I have this one instead?" + +Her mom looked at the price and smiled. "Yes, this one is much better," she said. They bought the toy and went home. When they got home, Mia was excited to open her new toy. She played with it all day and was very happy. +One day, a big dog and a little cat had a fight. The big dog was upset because the little cat took his toy. The little cat was upset too because the big dog barked at him. + +The big dog said, "Give me back my toy!" The little cat said, "No, you were mean to me!" They did not want to be friends anymore. So, they both went to their homes and locked their doors. + +Later, a nice bird came and talked to them. The bird said, "You should not fight. You should share and be kind to each other." The big dog and the little cat listened to the bird. They both said sorry to each other and became friends again. + +The big dog and the little cat learned that it is better to share and be kind than to fight and be upset. They played together and shared their toys from that day on. +Once upon a time, there was a heavy rock. The rock was very big and strong. It lived in a forest with many trees and animals. + +One day, a small flame came to the forest. It was very hot and started to burn the trees. The animals were scared and ran away. The heavy rock saw the flame and wanted to help the animals and the forest. + +The rock thought hard and then rolled over the flame. The flame was under the heavy rock and could not burn anymore. The forest and the animals were safe. The flame had to end because of the rock. The animals thanked the rock for being brave and helpful. The moral of the story is to always help others when they are in trouble. +Once upon a time, there was a baby bear named Ben. Ben lived in a big forest with his mommy and daddy. They loved him very much. Ben had a crib where he slept every night. The crib was very cozy and warm. + +One day, Ben saw something hanging from a tree. It was a big, red ball. Ben wanted to play with the ball, but it was too high for him to reach. He tried to jump, but he could not get it. + +Ben felt sad and went back to his crib. His crib was empty because he was not in it. Ben's mommy saw him feeling sad. She went to the tree and got the ball for him. She gave the ball to Ben, and he was very happy. They played with the ball together, and Ben had lots of fun. +One bright morning, Tom and his mom went for a drive. The sun was shining, and the sky was blue. They drove past green trees and pretty flowers. Tom was happy to go outside. + +"Look, Mom! A big red truck!" Tom said, pointing at the truck. The truck driver waved at Tom and honked the horn. Tom waved back and smiled. + +In the end, they stopped at a park to play. Tom ran around and laughed. They had a fun day together. When it was time to go home, Tom and his mom drove back, talking about their great day. +Once upon a time, there was a cool pirate named Jack. Jack had a big ship and a funny hat. He sailed on the blue sea and looked for treasure. + +One day, Jack found a soft toy on his ship. It was a cute toy cat. Jack liked to squeeze the toy cat when he was happy. The toy cat made Jack feel good. + +Jack and the toy cat went on many fun adventures. They found shiny gold and pretty shells. Jack and the toy cat were the best of friends, and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a clumsy duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to play near the pond with his friends. They would run, jump, and splash in the water. Ducky was always happy when he was with his friends. + +One day, Ducky and his friends decided to have a race around the pond. They lined up and got ready to run. When the race started, Ducky tried to run fast, but he was very clumsy. He slipped and fell into the pond with a big splash! All of his friends stopped and looked at him. + +Ducky felt sad and embarrassed. His friends came over to help him. They told him it was okay to be clumsy and that they still loved him. They all splashed in the water together and had a great time. From that day on, Ducky learned that it was okay to be clumsy and that his friends would always be there for him. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to play with his toy gun and shoot at the sky. Tim liked to pretend he was a hero, saving the day. + +One day, Tim got sick. He felt very bad. His mom gave him some medicine to help him feel better. The medicine was useful, and it made Tim feel much better. + +Tim decided that he could be a hero with his medicine too. He told his friends that he could shoot the medicine to help them feel better if they got sick. Tim was very happy to be a helpful hero with his toy gun and useful medicine. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lucy. She had a big box of lollipops. Lucy loved to match the colors of her lollipops with her clothes. One day, she wore a red dress and picked a red lollipop to match. She felt very rich with her big box of lollipops. + +The next day, Lucy wore a blue dress. She looked in her box and saw a blue lollipop. She was so happy that she had a lollipop to match her dress again. Lucy thought about what she would wear the next day. + +On the third day, Lucy wore a yellow dress. She looked in her box and found a yellow lollipop. She was very happy that she had a lollipop to match her dress for the third day in a row. Lucy felt very rich with her big box of lollipops that matched her dresses. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy loved to imagine things. She liked to play with her toys and think of new adventures. One day, she imagined she was in a land made of candy. There were candy trees, candy grass, and even candy houses! + +Amy walked around the candy land and saw a sad little boy. His name was Tim. Tim was sad because he had lost his taste for candy. Amy wanted to help Tim, so she took him to a magic candy fountain. The magic candy fountain could make any candy taste yummy. + +Amy and Tim took a tiny piece of candy and threw it into the fountain. The fountain made a big splash, and the candy changed colors. Tim tried the candy, and his face lit up with a big smile. The magic fountain had fixed his taste for candy. Tim was happy, and he and Amy played in the candy land together. They had the best day ever! +One day, a little boy named Tim was playing in his room. He heard a noise and saw a friendly ghost. The ghost was white and small. Tim was not scared. He said, "Hello, ghost!" + +The ghost said, "Hello, Tim! I am envious of you. You have many toys." Tim looked at his toys and said, "Yes, I have many toys. Do you want to play with me?" The ghost was happy and they played together. + +After a while, Tim wanted to play with his toy car, but the ghost wanted to play with the toy train. They disagree. Tim said, "Let's take turns. I play with the car, and you play with the train. Then, we switch." The ghost agreed. They played all day and became good friends. +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk. He saw a big door. The door was blue and very cold. Tim touched the door and said, "Brr, this door is cold!" + +Tim wanted to go through the door. He asked his friend, Sally, what to do. Sally was smart. She said, "I suggest we knock on the door. Maybe someone will open it for us." + +Tim and Sally knocked on the door. A nice lady opened the door. She said, "Hello! You must be cold. Come inside and get warm!" Tim and Sally went inside and had a fun day playing. They were happy they found the cold door. +Once upon a time, there was a soft bunny named Binky. Binky liked to play in a big field near his home. In the field, there was a pitch where kids played ball games. Binky loved to watch the kids play and sometimes, he would join in too. + +One day, Binky and his friends decided to play a game. They had to separate into two teams. Binky was on one team with his best friend, a squirrel named Squeaky. On the other team were Binky's other friends, a bird named Chirpy and a mouse named Tiny. They were all very excited to play together. + +The game began, and Binky's team was doing very well. Binky and Squeaky were running fast and kicking the ball. Chirpy and Tiny tried their best too, but Binky's team was winning. When the game was over, they all had big smiles on their faces. They were happy to play together and be friends. They could not wait to play again on the pitch the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a kangaroo named Kiki. She was a troubled kangaroo because she would always forget things. One day, she forgot where she put her baby, Joey. + +Kiki asked her friend, Birdie, "Did you see Joey? I forget where he is." Birdie said, "Yes, he is by the big tree." Kiki hopped to the big tree and found Joey. She was so happy. + +From that day on, Kiki tried to remember things better. She asked her friends for help, too. The moral of the story is, if you have trouble remembering things, ask for help and keep trying. +One day, a little girl named Sue saw a wet cookie on a table. She wanted to rescue the cookie before it got even more wet. Sue's friend, Tim, was also in the room. They both looked at the cookie. + +Sue said, "Tim, let's rescue the wet cookie!" Tim said, "OK, Sue, let's do it!" They both ran to the table and picked up the cookie. They were happy that they saved the cookie. + +Sue and Tim took the cookie to a dry place. They shared the cookie and ate it together. They were proud that they rescued the wet cookie and turned it into a yummy treat. +Once upon a time, a happy dog named Spot went on a trip with his family. They were all excited to see new places and have fun. Spot loved to run and play, but he also knew he needed to rest sometimes. + +One day, they found a big hotel to stay in for the night. The hotel had a huge garden where Spot could play. Spot's family told him to be careful and not go too far. Spot played all day and felt very tired. He knew it was time to rest, but he was far from the hotel. + +As the sun went down, Spot remembered what his family had said. He knew he had to find his way back to the hotel to rest. He followed the smell of the hotel and finally found it. His family was so happy to see him and they all went inside to rest. + +Spot learned that it was important to listen to his family and not go too far. The next day, they all played together in the garden and had a great time. Spot was excited for more adventures, but he knew he would always remember to rest and stay close to his family. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a red ball that he loved to play with every day. One day, while playing, Tim's red ball rolled away and got stuck in a tree. + +Tim saw a tall man walking by and thought he could help. Tim said, "Please, can you help me? My red ball is in the tree." The tall man heard Tim's request and smiled. "Of course, I can help you get your red ball," he said. + +The tall man reached up and got the red ball from the tree. He gave it back to Tim, who was very happy. Tim said, "Thank you!" and played with his red ball again. From that day on, Tim and the tall man became good friends and played together often. +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful driver named Tom. Tom liked to care for his big, red bus. Every day, he would clean the bus and make sure it was ready for all the people to ride. + +One day, a little girl named Lily got on the bus. She was sad because she lost her toy. Tom saw Lily and wanted to help her feel better. He said, "Don't worry, Lily. I will help you find your toy." + +Tom and Lily looked all over the bus. They looked under the seats and in the bags. Finally, they found the toy under a big hat. Lily was so happy! She thanked Tom for caring and helping her find her toy. + +From that day on, Lily and Tom became good friends. Lily would always ride the big, red bus with the cheerful driver. And Tom would always care for his bus and the people who rode it. They all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. He was going on a trip with his family. They packed their clothes and toys in a big luggage. Tom was very excited to go on this trip. + +On the way, they saw a big ice cream truck. Tom's family stopped the car and bought ice cream for everyone. Tom got a big, cold ice cream cone. He took a big bite, and his mouth started to freeze. He laughed and said, "My mouth is so cold!" + +After they ate the ice cream, it started to rain. The rain made everyone feel miserable. They were all wet and cold. But then, Tom's mom had an idea. She opened the luggage and took out warm clothes for everyone. They put on the warm clothes and felt much better. + +Soon, the rain stopped, and the sun came out. Tom and his family were happy again. They continued their trip, knowing that they had everything they needed in their luggage. And Tom learned that even when things seem miserable, there is always a way to make them better. +Once upon a time, there was a big dragon. The dragon was troubled. It was sad because it had no friends. It wanted to play with others but they were scared of it. + +One day, a kind girl named Lily saw the dragon. Lily was not scared. She wanted to help the dragon. She said, "I will introduce you to my friends. They will like you." + +Lily took the dragon to her friends. At first, they were scared. But Lily told them the dragon was nice. They played together and had fun. The dragon was not troubled anymore. It was happy because it had new friends. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a little girl named Lily went for a walk in the woods. The trees were thick and the sun was shining. Lily loved to listen to the sounds of the world around her. + +As she walked, she met a friendly bird. The bird said, "Hello, Lily! Do you want to listen to my song?" Lily smiled and said, "Yes, I would love to hear your song!" + +The bird sang a beautiful song, and Lily listened carefully. She loved the way the bird's song made her feel happy. When the bird was done, Lily thanked her new friend and continued her walk, feeling happy and loving the world around her. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to play in the yard. He saw his friend, Sally, trying to pick up a big, heavy box. It looked difficult for her. Tim wanted to help Sally, so he walked over to her. + +"Can I help you?" asked Tim. Sally smiled and said, "Yes, please! This box is very difficult for me to pick up." So Tim and Sally picked up the box together. It was still heavy, but not as difficult when they worked together. + +As they carried the box, they could hear their friends playing nearby. Tim and Sally decided to join them after putting the box down. They all played together and had lots of fun. At the end of the day, they learned that helping each other makes difficult tasks easier and more fun. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lucy went for a walk. She saw a small package on the ground. Lucy was a bit frightened because she did not know what was inside. + +Lucy decided to keep the package and take it home. She showed it to her mom and dad. They were happy that she was brave and wanted to help. + +Together, they opened the package. Inside, they found a soft, fluffy toy. Lucy was no longer frightened. She hugged the toy and played with it all day. +One day, a big rhinoceros was walking in the forest. He was very uncomfortable because he was too hot. He wanted to find a place to stop and rest. + +The rhinoceros saw a small tree. He thought it was a good place to stop. But when he tried to sit under the tree, he was too big! The tree broke and he was still uncomfortable. + +Then, a small bird came to the rhinoceros. The bird told him about a big tree where he could stop and rest. The rhinoceros went to the big tree and finally felt comfortable. He was happy to stop and rest in the shade. +Once upon a time, there was a tall tree in the wood. The tree was very sad because it was alone. All the other trees were not tall like it. + +One day, a little bird came to the tall tree. The bird wanted to build a nest. The tall tree was happy to help. The little bird realized that the tall tree was sad. + +The little bird had an idea. It flew to the other trees and told them the tall tree was sad. The other trees wanted to help. They all grew tall, too. They did not want the tall tree to be alone. + +Now, the tall tree was not sad anymore. It was happy with its new tall friends. They all lived together in the wood, and the little bird built a nest in the tall tree. They all became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a smart little girl named Amy. She liked to know things. Amy had a friend, a spirit named Boo. Boo was a kind spirit that only Amy could see. + +One day, Amy and Boo were playing in the park. Amy said, "Boo, I want to know where the big ball is." Boo smiled and said, "I know where it is. Let's find it together." They looked for the ball and found it under a big tree. + +The next day, Amy and Boo went to the park again. Amy said, "I want to know where the big ball is now." Boo said, "I know where it is. Let's find it again." They looked and looked, and found the ball near the swings. Amy was happy because she knew Boo would always help her find the big ball. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a graceful bird. The bird loved to fly and play with his friends. One day, the bird saw a little boy crying near a big tree. The boy was sad because he needed wood to build a toy for his sister, but he could not reach the branches. + +The bird wanted to help the boy, so he flew up to the tree and started to give the boy some wood. The bird's friends saw this and wanted to help too. They all worked together to give the boy enough wood for his toy. + +The little boy was very happy and thanked the bird and his friends. They all became good friends and played together every day. The boy built a beautiful toy for his sister and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy loved to go to the market with her mom. They would buy many things like apples, bananas, and bread. The market was a fun place for Amy. + +One day, Amy saw a soft, cuddly toy at the market. It was a cute bunny. She picked it up and gave it a big hug. The bunny was so soft that Amy did not want to let it go. She showed the bunny to her mom and asked if she could keep it. + +Her mom looked at the bunny and admired how soft it was too. She said, "Yes, Amy. You can have the bunny." Amy was very happy. She took the bunny home and played with it all day. They became the best of friends. And every time they went to the market, Amy would bring her soft bunny with her. +Once upon a time, in a small house, lived an elderly lady named Mrs. Smith. She had a cat named Whiskers. Mrs. Smith loved to cook food for Whiskers. + +One day, Whiskers saw a big bowl of food on the table. Whiskers was very hungry, so he asked Mrs. Smith, "Can I eat this food?" + +Mrs. Smith said, "No, Whiskers! That food is for our friends." Whiskers was sad, but he understood. He knew he needed to wait for his own food. + +Later, Mrs. Smith gave Whiskers a plate of his favorite food. Whiskers was very happy and thanked Mrs. Smith. They both enjoyed their food together and had a fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Anna who loved to move. She danced and jumped all day. Anna had a regular photo of her family on the wall. She liked to look at it and smile. + +One day, Anna's friend, Tom, came over to play. Tom saw the photo on the wall and said, "Let's move the photo to a new place!" Anna thought it was a fun idea, so they took the photo off the wall. + +They moved the photo to many places, but they couldn't find the best spot. Anna and Tom started to argue. "I want it here!" said Anna. "No, I want it there!" said Tom. + +As they fought, the photo slipped from their hands and fell to the floor. The glass in the frame broke into many pieces. Anna and Tom were sad because they couldn't fix the broken photo. They knew they shouldn't have moved it, and they felt sorry for what they did. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very adventurous. One day, Tim's mom went to the grocery store. She asked Tim, "Do you want to join me?" Tim said, "Yes, I want to join you!" + +At the grocery store, Tim and his mom bought apples, bananas, and cookies. Tim saw a big, red ball. He wanted to play with it. He asked his mom, "Can I play with the ball?" His mom said, "No, not now. We need to finish shopping." + +Tim was sad. He wanted to play with the ball. He saw the ball roll away. Tim ran after the ball. He left his mom. He did not listen to her. Tim was not safe. + +The ball rolled into a big, dark room. Tim was scared. He wanted his mom. Tim cried. He learned that he should always listen to his mom. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily lived in a small house. She had an adorable pet cat named Mimi. One day, Lily found a big sack in her room. She was very curious about what was inside. + +Lily opened the sack and found a lot of lemons. She decided to make lemonade. But Mimi wanted to play with the lemons too. Mimi took a lemon and ran away. Lily said, "Mimi, please give the lemon back. I need it for the lemonade." + +Mimi did not want to give the lemon back. She thought it was a fun toy. Lily chased Mimi around the house to get the lemon. Finally, Mimi dropped the lemon and Lily picked it up. + +Lily made the lemonade and shared it with Mimi. They both enjoyed the lemonade together. From that day on, they played with the lemons and made lemonade whenever they found a sack of lemons. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small garden, there was a weak plant. This plant lived near a big tree. The weak plant was sad because it could not grow big and strong like the tree. + +One day, the weak plant asked the big tree, "Why can't I grow like you?" The big tree looked down and said, "You need good soil to grow big and strong." + +The weak plant thought and thought. Then, it asked a friendly worm to help find good soil. The worm said, "I can help you!" The worm dug and dug in the ground. It found good soil for the weak plant. + +The weak plant was very happy. With the help of the worm and the good soil, it started to grow bigger and stronger. Now, the weak plant was not weak anymore. It was big and strong, just like the big tree. And they lived happily in the garden together. +Once there was a boy who had a toy. He loved his toy very much. One day, he took his toy to play near a drain. The drain was broken, and the water was dirty. + +The boy played with his toy, but it fell into the drain. The broken drain was deep and dark. The boy was sad because he could not get his toy back. He tried and tried, but he could not reach it. + +At last, the boy went home without his toy. He was very sad. The toy was lost in the broken drain forever. The boy did not have his toy anymore, and he cried for many days. The end. +One day, a lovely cat named Lucy went for a walk. She saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. The sky was blue, and the sun was shining. It was a nice day to play outside. + +As Lucy climbed the tree, she saw a wet bird on a branch. The bird looked sad. "Why are you wet?" Lucy asked the bird. The bird said, "I fell in a puddle, and now I am cold." Lucy wanted to help the bird. She thought of a way to remove the wet from the bird. + +Lucy told the bird, "I will help you get dry." She used her soft fur to rub the bird gently. The bird started to feel warm and dry. "Thank you, Lucy," said the bird with a smile. They became good friends and played together in the tree. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a hairy dog named Max. Max had a best friend named Tom. Tom was a little boy who loved to play with Max all day long. + +One day, Tom could not find his sock. He looked everywhere but could not find it. He asked Max, "Did you borrow my sock?" Max wagged his tail and barked, showing Tom that he had the sock. Tom laughed and said, "Max, you are so silly!" + +Tom and Max played with the sock all day. They threw it, caught it, and ran around the yard. At the end of the day, they were both very tired. Tom said, "Thank you, Max, for making today so much fun!" Max barked happily, and they both went to sleep, dreaming of their next adventure. +One day, a girl named Lily went to the beach. She wanted to make a big sand castle. She took her bucket and shovel and started to build it. The sun was hot and bright in the sky. + +As she built her castle, a boy named Tom came over. "Wow, your castle is big!" he said. "Can I help you?" Lily nodded and they built the castle together. They made tall towers and a wide wall around it. + +But then, the sun got hotter and the sand started to melt. The castle became smaller and smaller. Lily and Tom felt sad. "Oh no, our castle is melting!" said Lily. Tom agreed, "Yes, it's melting. But we can build another one tomorrow!" They smiled and decided to come back to the beach the next day to build a new castle. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a well. This well was very old and scary. People in the village were scared to go near the well. They thought that a scary monster lived inside the well. + +One day, a brave little boy named Tim went near the well. He wanted to see if there really was a scary monster. Tim picked up a stone and threw it into the well. He heard a ringing sound. "Ring, ring!" It was not a scary sound. Tim said, "Hello, is anyone in the well?" + +A friendly voice replied, "Hello, I am not a scary monster. I am a friendly frog. I live in the well, and I make the ringing sound when I sing. Please don't be scared of me." The people in the village heard the friendly frog and were not scared anymore. + +The moral of the story is that we should not be scared of things without knowing them. Sometimes, our fears are just in our minds, and there is nothing really scary. +Once upon a time, there was a little goat named Gigi. Gigi lived on a big farm with many animals. One day, Gigi met a big dog named Dodo. Dodo was deaf, but Gigi and Dodo became good friends. + +One sunny day, Gigi and Dodo were playing near the big tree. Gigi said, "Let's stretch our legs and run to the big tree!" Dodo did not hear Gigi, but saw her run and followed her. They ran and ran until they reached the big tree. They were very happy. + +Gigi and Dodo played under the big tree all day. They ran, jumped, and stretched their legs. The sun began to set, and it was time to go home. Gigi said, "Bye, Dodo! Let's play again tomorrow!" Dodo did not hear, but waved goodbye. Gigi went back to her home on the farm, and Dodo went back to his home too. They both had a very fun day. +One day, a little girl named Lucy was playing in her room. She was getting impatient. She wanted to find something new and fun to play with. She thought about the attic, the place where her mom and dad kept old toys and things they didn't use anymore. + +Lucy climbed up the stairs to the attic. It was dark and dusty, but she was excited. She saw a big box in the corner. Inside the box, she found a pretty toy top. She picked it up and said, "I wonder if this can spin." + +She went back to her room and tried to spin the top. At first, it didn't spin well. But after a few tries, she got the hang of it. The top spun around and around, making Lucy very happy. + +Lucy's little brother, Tom, came into the room. He saw the spinning top and asked, "What's that, Lucy?" + +"It's a toy top from the attic," Lucy said. "Watch it spin!" + +Tom watched the top spin around and around. He clapped his hands and laughed. Lucy and Tom played with the spinning top all day, having lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a big room. In the room, there were many toys. The toys were very organized. There was a big box. The box had a puzzle, a ball, and a teddy bear. The box was very happy because all the toys fit inside. + +One day, the toys wanted to do exercise. The puzzle, the ball, and the teddy bear jumped out of the box. They played and had lots of fun. But then, they started to fight. The puzzle wanted to play one game, the ball wanted to play another game, and the teddy bear wanted to play a different game too. They could not agree on what to play. + +The toys were very sad. They could not play together anymore. The puzzle, the ball, and the teddy bear went back into the box. They did not fit in the box like before. The box was sad too. The toys did not do exercise anymore. They stayed in the box and did not play together again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. He had a silver toy car that he loved very much. Tom felt very lucky to have this toy car because it was a gift from his grandma. + +One day, Tom went to the park with his mom and brought his silver car. While playing, he met a girl named Sue who had a pretty doll. Sue asked Tom if they could play together. Tom agreed, but he was scared that Sue might take his lucky car. + +As they played, Tom started to yell because he thought Sue wanted to take his silver car away. Sue got sad and started to cry. Tom's mom came and told Tom that he should share his toys with others and not yell. + +Tom learned that sharing and being kind to others is important. He said sorry to Sue, and they became good friends. They played together with the silver car and the pretty doll, and they were both very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a compassionate girl named Lily. She loved to help people and make them happy. One day, Lily saw a door. It was a big, red door. She had never seen this door before. + +Behind the door, Lily heard a sad voice. It was a little boy named Tim. He said, "I am sad because I can't write my name." Lily wanted to help Tim. She opened the door and saw Tim sitting on the floor with a paper and pen. + +Lily said, "I can help you write your name." She sat down next to Tim and showed him how to write each letter. Tim was very happy. He said, "Thank you, Lily!" They became good friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a very intelligent dog named Max. Max was a special dog because he could do many things. He could run fast, jump high, and even fetch the mail for his family. Everyone in the town loved Max. + +One day, Max had to go to the doctor. The doctor told Max that he had a problem with his lung. Max was sad, but he knew that he had to be brave. The doctor said that Max needed to take medicine to make his lung better. Max's family gave him the medicine every day, and Max started to feel better. + +After a few weeks, Max was strong again. He could run fast, jump high, and fetch the mail just like before. Max's family and the whole town were happy that Max was healthy again. They had a big party to celebrate Max and his strong lung. From that day on, Max continued to be the intelligent dog that everyone loved, and he always remembered to take his medicine to keep his lung healthy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to play outside. One day, she saw a high tree. She wanted to climb it. + +As Sue climbed the tree, she saw a small bird. The bird was sad. "Why are you sad?" Sue asked the bird. The bird said, "I am sad because I am dry. I need water." Sue wanted to help the bird. + +Sue climbed down the tree and found a cup. She filled the cup with water. Sue climbed back up the tree and gave the water to the bird. The bird drank the water and felt better. The bird said, "Thank you, Sue." Sue was happy because she helped the bird. The bird's spirit was happy too. They became good friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play near the creek behind his house. The creek had many small rocks and tiny fish. Tim liked to watch the fish swim and jump in the water. + +One day, Tim saw some big rocks in the creek. He wanted to separate the big rocks from the small rocks. So, he was very careful and picked up the big rocks one by one. He made two piles: one for big rocks and one for small rocks. + +After Tim separated the rocks, he saw the tiny fish swim more freely in the creek. He was happy that he could help the fish. Tim learned that being careful and helping others can make the world a better place. +Once upon a time, in a big room with a high ceiling, there was a little cat named Tim. Tim was a dull gray color and liked to play with his toy mouse. One day, Tim heard a loud roar coming from outside the room. He was scared, but he wanted to find out what made the noise. + +Tim slowly went to the door and peeked outside. He saw a big dog with a loud roar. The dog was barking at a bird in a tree. Tim knew he needed to be brave and help the bird. He looked around and saw a long stick on the floor. He had an idea. + +Tim took the stick and went outside. He used the stick to poke the dog and make him stop roaring. The dog was surprised and ran away. The bird flew down from the tree and thanked Tim for saving him. Tim felt very happy and proud that he was brave enough to help his new friend. +One day, a boy named Tim saw a hidden seat in the park. It was a big shock to him. He had never seen this seat before. He wanted to sit on it. + +Tim's friend, Sue, came to the park too. She saw the seat and wanted to sit on it. Tim said, "I saw it first!" Sue said, "But I want to sit too!" They both were sad and did not know what to do. + +They decided to sit on the seat together. But when they sat down, the seat broke! Tim and Sue fell on the ground. They both were hurt and cried. The hidden seat was not strong enough for both of them. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Finny. Finny was an enthusiastic fish who loved to play in the sea. He liked to swim fast, jump high, and make big splashes. + +One day, Finny's mom told him to behave and play nicely with the other little fish. Finny was excited to play, but he didn't listen to his mom. He swam too fast and bumped into his friends. The other little fish got sad and didn't want to play with Finny anymore. + +Finny felt bad and decided to behave better. He played nicely with his friends and made sure not to bump into them. The other little fish were happy, and they all had fun together. The moral of the story is to always listen to your mom and behave well with your friends. +Sara and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. They saw many birds, dogs and flowers. They were happy. + +But then, they saw something in the sky. It was bright and fast. It had a long tail. It was a comet! + +"Wow, look at that!" Sara said. "It is so pretty!" + +"What is it?" Tom asked. "Is it a star?" + +"No, it is a comet. It is a big rock that flies in space. Sometimes, it comes close to the earth. Then, we can see it." Sara explained. + +"Can we catch it?" Tom wondered. + +"No, we can't. It is too far and too hot. If it touches the earth, it can make a big boom and hurt many things." Sara said. + +"Oh, I don't want that. I like the earth. It has the park and you and me." Tom said. + +"Me too. Let's just watch the comet and make a wish. Maybe, it will come true." Sara said. + +They held hands and closed their eyes. They wished for more comets, more parks and more fun. They smiled. They were happy. +Lila was a lucky cat. She lived with a human who loved her very much. Every day, the human gave her food, water, toys and cuddles. Lila liked to sleep on the human's bed, purr on the human's lap and play with the human's fingers. + +One day, the human brought home a big box. Lila was curious. She sniffed the box and heard a soft noise. She scratched the box and heard a louder noise. She jumped on the box and heard a very loud noise. She ran away and hid under the sofa. + +The human opened the box and took out a small, furry thing. It was another cat. The human smiled and said, "Lila, this is your new friend. His name is Leo. He was alone and sad, so I brought him home. I hope you will like him and be nice to him." + +Lila peeked from under the sofa. She saw the human holding Leo and stroking his fur. Leo looked scared and shy. He did not look like a friend. He looked like a stranger. Lila did not like strangers. She hissed and growled. + +The human put Leo on the floor and said, "Lila, come here. Don't be afraid. Leo is not a bad cat. He just needs some time to get used to you and this place. He wants to play with you and be your friend. Look, he can do a funny thing. Watch this." + +The human clapped his hands and said, "Leo, clap!" Leo lifted his front paws and clapped them together. He made a cute sound. The human clapped his hands again and said, "Leo, clap!" Leo clapped his paws again and made another cute sound. The human laughed and said, "Good boy, Leo! You are so smart and clever!" + +Lila watched from under the sofa. She saw Leo clapping his paws and making cute sounds. She saw the human laughing and praising Leo. She felt a strange feeling in her chest. She did not know what it was. She did not like it. She felt like the human liked Leo more than her. She felt like she was not lucky anymore. She felt like she was not the human's only friend anymore. She felt like she was not happy anymore. She felt like she was alone and sad. +Timmy loved to look at the moon every night. He wanted to go there and see what it was like. He asked his mom, "Can I go to the moon, please?" + +Mom smiled and said, "The moon is very far away, Timmy. You need a special rocket to go there. Maybe when you are older, you can try to go to the moon." + +Timmy was sad. He wanted to go to the moon now. He had an idea. He went to his room and got his toy rocket. He put his teddy bear inside the rocket. He said, "Teddy, you are my best friend. You are very dependable. You will go to the moon for me and tell me what you see." + +He took his rocket and his teddy to the backyard. He found a big rock and put his rocket on top of it. He said, "Ready, set, go!" He pushed the rocket as hard as he could. The rocket flew in the air for a few seconds, then fell down on the grass. + +Timmy ran to his rocket and picked it up. He looked at his teddy. His teddy was still smiling. Timmy hugged his teddy and said, "I'm sorry, teddy. You tried to go to the moon, but you couldn't. Maybe we can try again another day." + +Mom came to the backyard and saw Timmy and his teddy. She said, "What are you doing, Timmy?" + +Timmy said, "We tried to go to the moon, mom. But we couldn't. The moon is too far away." + +Mom said, "I'm proud of you, Timmy. You have a big imagination and a big heart. You and your teddy are very brave and very dependable. Maybe one day, you will go to the moon. But for now, let's go inside and have some cookies." + +Timmy smiled and said, "Okay, mom. I love you and I love the moon. And I love my teddy. He is my moon buddy." +Tom has a yellow brush. He likes to brush his hair with it. He also likes to throw it in the air and catch it. He thinks it is fun. + +One day, Tom is playing with his yellow brush in the garden. He throws it very high and waits for it to come down. But it does not come down. It gets stuck in a big tree. + +Tom is sad. He wants his yellow brush back. He tries to reach it, but he is too small. He calls for his mom, but she is busy. He cries. + +A bird sees Tom crying. It is a friendly bird. It flies to the tree and picks up the yellow brush with its beak. It brings it to Tom and drops it in his hands. + +Tom is happy. He hugs the bird and says thank you. He brushes his hair with his yellow brush and smiles. He does not throw it in the air anymore. He keeps it safe. +Anna was going to a new school. She felt scared. She did not know anyone there. She had a big bag with her books and toys. She hugged her bag and said goodbye to her mom. + +When she got to the school, she saw a lot of kids. They were playing and talking. Anna felt shy. She did not know how to make friends. She looked for a place to sit. + +She saw a girl with a red dress and a yellow hat. The girl smiled at her. She came over to Anna and said, "Hi, I am Lily. What is your name?" + +Anna felt a little better. She said, "Hi, I am Anna. This is my bag." She showed her bag to Lily. + +Lily said, "Wow, your bag is very nice. Can I see what is inside?" Anna nodded. She opened her bag and took out a book and a teddy bear. + +Lily said, "I like your book and your teddy bear. Can we be friends?" Anna smiled. She said, "Yes, we can be friends. Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily said, "Yes, I do. Come on, let me introduce you to the other kids. They are very nice too." She took Anna's hand and led her to the playground. + +Anna felt happy. She was not scared anymore. She had a new friend. She was brave. She said to herself, "I like this school. I will have fun here." +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big truck on the road. The truck makes a loud sound. Vroom, vroom, vroom! + +"Wow, look at that truck!" Lila says. "It is so big and noisy!" + +"I want to ride the truck!" Ben says. "It looks fun!" + +They run after the truck. They wave their hands. They shout, "Hello, truck! Can we ride you?" + +The truck stops. The driver opens the door. He smiles at Lila and Ben. + +"Hello, kids!" he says. "Do you like my truck?" + +"Yes, we do!" Lila and Ben say. "Can we ride your truck, please?" + +"Sure, you can!" the driver says. "But you have to wear these helmets. They are for safety." + +He gives them two helmets. They are blue and yellow. They have stickers on them. They are unique. + +"Thank you!" Lila and Ben say. They put on the helmets. They climb into the truck. + +The driver starts the truck. Vroom, vroom, vroom! The truck moves. Lila and Ben are happy. They ride the truck. They see many things. They hear many sounds. They have a unique adventure. +Lily was very tired. She had played all day with her toys and her friends. She wanted to go to bed, but she was not sleepy yet. She yawned and rubbed her eyes. + +"Come on, Lily, it's time for bed," her mom said. "You need to brush your teeth and put on your pajamas." + +"But I'm not sleepy, mom," Lily said. "Can I read a book first?" + +"Okay, you can read one book, but then you have to go to sleep," her mom said. She gave Lily a hug and a kiss and went to the kitchen. + +Lily ran to her room and opened her wardrobe. She had many books in her wardrobe, but she wanted to read her favorite one. It was a book about a lion and a mouse who became friends. She took the book and climbed on her bed. + +She opened the book and started to read. She liked the pictures and the words. She liked the lion and the mouse. She smiled and turned the pages. + +But then she smelled something. It was a spicy smell. It made her nose tickle and her eyes water. She sneezed and coughed. + +"Mom, what is that smell?" she called. + +"It's dinner, Lily," her mom said. "I'm making curry. Do you want to try some?" + +Lily did not like curry. She thought it was too spicy and hot. She did not want to try some. She wanted to read her book. + +"No, thank you, mom," she said. "I don't like curry. It's too spicy." + +She tried to read her book again, but the smell was too strong. She could not focus on the words. She felt her stomach rumble and her mouth dry. + +She put down her book and got off her bed. She walked to the door and opened it. She saw her mom in the kitchen, stirring a pot of curry. She saw her dad setting the table. She saw her brother licking his lips. + +She felt a pang of hunger and curiosity. Maybe the curry was not so bad. Maybe she could try a little bit. + +She walked to the kitchen and said, "Mom, can I try some curry?" +Tom and Sue are hungry. They want to eat a meal. Mom is in the kitchen. She is making soup and bread. Tom and Sue go to the kitchen. They see the soup and bread on the stove. + +"Can we have some soup and bread, Mom?" Tom asks. + +"Not yet, dear. The soup and bread are still hot. You have to wait a little bit," Mom says. + +Tom and Sue are not happy. They want to eat now. They see a big spoon on the counter. Tom has an idea. He takes the spoon and goes to the stove. He wants to stir the soup. + +"Tom, no! Don't touch the stove! It's hot!" Mom says. + +But Tom does not listen. He reaches for the pot of soup. He puts the spoon in the soup. He tries to turn the spoon. But the soup is too hot. The soup splashes out of the pot. The soup lands on Tom, Sue, Mom, and the floor. The soup is dirty. Tom, Sue, Mom, and the floor are dirty too. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Tom cries. He drops the spoon. He runs to the sink. He turns on the water. He puts his hand under the water. The water is cold. It makes his hand feel better. + +"Tom, what did you do?" Mom asks. She is angry and sad. She turns off the stove. She gets a towel. She wipes the soup off her face and clothes. She looks at Tom, Sue, and the floor. They are all dirty with soup. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I wanted to stir the soup. I wanted to eat a meal," Tom says. + +"You can't stir the soup, Tom. It's hot and dangerous. You could get hurt. You could make a mess. You have to listen to Mom. You have to wait for the meal," Mom says. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I didn't know. I won't do it again," Tom says. + +"I'm sorry too, Mom. I didn't stop Tom. I wanted to eat a meal too," Sue says. + +"It's okay, Tom and Sue. I know you are hungry. But you have to be careful and patient. You have to follow the rules. Now we have to clean up the mess. Then we can have a meal. A different meal. Not soup and bread. Maybe cheese and crackers. And some fruit. How does that sound?" Mom says. + +"That sounds good, Mom. We will help you clean up. We will be good. We will wait for the meal," Tom and Sue say. + +They hug Mom. They say sorry again. They get some rags and a mop. They start to clean up the dirty soup. Mom smiles. She loves Tom and Sue. She knows they are learning. She hopes they will remember. She hopes they will not turn the stove on again. +Tom and Mia were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big hedge near the park. They wondered what was behind it. They decided to go and look. + +"Maybe there are animals or flowers or toys," Mia said. + +"Or maybe there are monsters or spiders or snakes," Tom said. + +They walked closer to the hedge. They heard a loud noise. It sounded like a roar. They got scared. + +"Run, Mia, run!" Tom shouted. + +They ran away from the hedge as fast as they could. They did not look back. They reached the park and stopped. They were out of breath. + +"What was that?" Mia asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it was a lion or a bear or a dragon," Tom said. + +They looked at each other. They were still scared. They hugged each other. + +"Let's go home, Tom. I don't want to play near the hedge anymore," Mia said. + +"Me neither, Mia. Let's go home and tell our moms," Tom said. + +They held hands and walked home. They learned a lesson. They learned that they should not go near places they don't know. They learned that they should be careful and listen to their moms. They learned that they should not scare themselves with their imagination. They learned that they should be brave and help each other. They were still friends who liked to play outside, but they stayed away from the big hedge. +Tom is a gray cat. He likes to visit his owner, Sue. Sue is a nice girl who gives Tom food and hugs. Tom also likes to play with Sue's toys and sleep on her bed. + +One day, Tom sees a big truck outside Sue's house. He hears Sue and her mom and dad put many things in the truck. He wonders what is happening. He runs to Sue and asks, "Sue, where are you going?" + +Sue picks up Tom and says, "Tom, we are moving to a new house. It is far away from here. But don't worry, you are coming with us. You are my best friend." + +Tom feels scared and sad. He likes this house. He knows all the smells and sounds. He has many friends here, like the bird in the tree and the mouse in the hole. He does not want to leave. + +Sue hugs Tom and says, "Tom, I know you are sad. But the new house is nice too. It has a big yard and a sunny window. You will make new friends there. And I will always love you and take care of you." + +Tom trusts Sue. He purrs and snuggles with her. He decides to be brave and try the new house. He hopes he will like it there. He hopes Sue will be happy too. He loves Sue very much. +Tom was a curious boy who liked to play with his toy plane. He pretended to be a pilot and flew his plane around the house. He made zoom and vroom sounds and spun his plane in the air. + +One day, he saw a real plane in the sky. It was big and shiny and had a loud roar. Tom wanted to see it up close. He ran outside and followed the plane with his eyes. He did not see the road or the cars. + +"Tom, come back!" his mom shouted. She saw him run across the street. She was scared and angry. She ran after him and tried to catch him. + +But it was too late. A big car hit Tom and his toy plane. Tom fell down and did not get up. His plane broke into pieces. The car stopped and the driver got out. He was sorry and sad. + +"Tom, Tom, can you hear me?" his mom cried. She hugged him and called for help. But Tom did not answer. He was gone. His mom was very sad. She wished she had stopped him. She wished he had not been so curious. +Sam did not like vegetables. He liked cake and ice cream and candy. But Mom said he had to eat his vegetables before he could have dessert. She put a big plate of green beans and carrots and peas in front of him. + +"Mom, I don't want to eat this," Sam said. "It looks yucky." + +"Sam, you have to eat your vegetables. They are good for you. They make you strong and healthy and alert. You want to be alert, don't you?" Mom said. + +Sam did not know what alert meant, but he nodded. He wanted to be strong and healthy. He wanted to play with his toys and run outside and have fun. But he did not want to eat his vegetables. + +He picked up his fork and poked at the green beans. He made a face. He took a tiny bite and spit it out. He did the same with the carrots and the peas. He pushed the plate away. + +"Mom, I'm done. Can I have dessert now?" Sam said. + +Mom looked at his plate. She saw the vegetables still there, and the spit-out bits on the napkin. She shook her head. + +"Sam, you are not done. You have to finish your vegetables. All of them. No dessert until you finish," Mom said. + +Sam felt angry and sad. He did not want to finish his vegetables. He wanted to have dessert. He wanted to have cake and ice cream and candy. He looked at Mom. He saw her eyes and her mouth. She looked serious and firm. She was not going to change her mind. + +Sam sighed. He knew he had no choice. He had to finish his vegetables. He picked up his fork again and took a big bite of the green beans. He swallowed hard. He did the same with the carrots and the peas. He made a face. He did not like the taste. But he did not spit them out. He finished his vegetables. + +"Mom, I'm done. Can I have dessert now?" Sam said. + +Mom looked at his plate. She saw the vegetables were gone, and the napkin was clean. She smiled. + +"Sam, you are done. You finished your vegetables. I'm proud of you. You can have dessert now," Mom said. + +She got up and went to the kitchen. She came back with a big slice of cake and a scoop of ice cream and a piece of candy. She put them in front of Sam. + +"Here you go, Sam. Enjoy your dessert. You earned it," Mom said. + +Sam smiled. He felt happy and proud. He finished his vegetables. He got his dessert. He liked cake and ice cream and candy. He took a big bite of the cake. He licked the ice cream. He unwrapped the candy. He ate them all. + +"Mom, this is yummy. Thank you," Sam said. + +"You're welcome, Sam. I love you," Mom said. + +"I love you too, Mom," Sam said. + +They hugged and kissed. They finished their dinner. They were happy. +Anna and Ben like to play with clay. They make animals and people and houses with clay. They have many colors of clay. They have fun. + +One day, they find a large piece of clay in the yard. It is brown and hard. They wonder what it is. They try to break it, but it is too strong. They try to roll it, but it is too heavy. They try to shape it, but it does not change. + +"Maybe it is a rock," Ben says. + +"Maybe it is a treasure," Anna says. + +They decide to wash it. They take it to the hose and turn on the water. They rub the clay with their hands. They see something shiny under the clay. They rub more and more. They see a metal ring with a red stone. + +"Wow, it is a treasure!" Anna says. + +"Maybe it is magic," Ben says. + +They put the ring on Anna's finger. It fits perfectly. They feel happy and excited. They wonder what the ring can do. They do not know that the ring belongs to a witch who lives in the woods. They do not know that the witch is looking for her ring. They do not know that the ring has a curse. They will find out soon. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the snow. Lily has a red mitten and Tom has a blue mitten. They make snowballs and throw them at each other. + +"Tom, you are bad!" Lily says. "You hit me in the face with a snowball!" + +"Sorry, Lily," Tom says. "I did not mean to. It was an accident." + +Lily is sad and angry. She does not want to play with Tom anymore. She runs away and hides behind a tree. + +Tom feels sorry. He wants to make Lily happy again. He thinks of an idea. He makes a snowman and puts his blue mitten on its head. He also finds a carrot and two rocks for its nose and eyes. + +"Look, Lily!" Tom calls. "I made a snowman for you. He has your mitten's friend on his head. Do you like it?" + +Lily peeks from behind the tree. She sees the snowman and smiles. She likes the snowman. She likes Tom's idea. + +"Thank you, Tom," Lily says. "You are not bad. You are nice. You teach me how to make a snowman." + +Lily runs to Tom and hugs him. They are friends again. They play with the snowman and have fun. They share their mittens and snowballs. They are happy. +Anna and Ben are playing with a big puzzle. The puzzle has many pieces of different colors and shapes. Anna likes to find the pieces that match and put them together. Ben likes to make funny noises and move the pieces around. + +"Look, Anna, I found a piece of the sky!" Ben says, holding a blue piece. + +"Good, Ben, now put it in the right place," Anna says, pointing to a gap in the puzzle. + +Ben tries to fit the piece, but it does not go in. He turns it and tries again, but it still does not go in. He gets impatient and pushes the piece hard, but it only bends and breaks. + +"Ben, no! You broke the piece!" Anna cries, looking at the broken piece. + +"I'm sorry, Anna, I did not understand," Ben says, looking sad. + +Anna sighs and picks up the broken piece. She tries to fix it, but it is too damaged. She puts it aside and looks for another piece. + +"It's okay, Ben, I forgive you. But next time, be more careful and gentle with the pieces. They are not toys, they are parts of a picture. Do you understand?" Anna says, looking at Ben. + +"Yes, Anna, I understand. I will be more careful and gentle. Can we still play together?" Ben says, looking hopeful. + +"Of course, Ben, we can still play together. We are friends, and friends help each other. Come on, let's finish the puzzle. Maybe we can find another piece of the sky," Anna says, smiling. + +Ben smiles too and nods. He follows Anna and helps her find the pieces that match. They work together and soon they finish the puzzle. They see a beautiful picture of a farm with animals and trees and a blue sky. They are happy and proud of their work. They hug each other and say, "We did it!" +Lily liked to draw with her crayons. She had many colors and made pictures of her family, her friends and her toys. She also had an eraser to fix her mistakes. She was careful not to break it or lose it. + +One day, Lily was drawing a big sun on a paper. She wanted to make it bright and yellow. But she made a mistake and used a brown crayon instead. She tried to erase it with her eraser, but it did not work. The brown crayon was too dark and the eraser was too small. Lily was sad. She did not like her picture anymore. + +She asked her mom for help. Her mom said she could use a new paper and start again. She also said she could use a lighter crayon to cover the brown one. Lily thought that was a good idea. She took a new paper and a yellow crayon. She was about to draw a new sun, when she smelled something bad. + +She looked at her eraser and saw that it was on fire. She had left it on the table, near a candle that her mom had lit. The candle was too hot and it burned the eraser. Lily was scared and sad. She dropped the crayon and ran to her mom. She cried and told her what happened. + +Her mom hugged her and said it was okay. She said she was sorry that her eraser was burned, but she was glad that Lily was not hurt. She said she would buy her a new eraser and some more crayons. She also said she would blow out the candle and put it away. She said they could draw together and make a new picture. Lily smiled and said thank you. She was still sad, but she felt better. She loved her mom and her crayons. She hoped her new eraser would not burn. +Tom and Anna are twins. They like to play in the kitchen. They have pots and pans and spoons and cups. They pretend to cook and eat. + +One day, Tom sees a big pot on the stove. He wants to see what is inside. He climbs on a chair and reaches for the pot. He does not know that the stove is hot. + +"Tom, no!" Anna shouts. "The stove is hot! You will get hurt!" + +But Tom does not listen. He holds the pot with his hands. He feels a lot of pain. He drops the pot and cries. + +Anna runs to Tom and hugs him. She is scared and sad. She calls for Mom. + +Mom comes and sees what happened. She is angry and worried. She takes Tom to the sink and puts cold water on his hands. She says, "Tom, you are very naughty. You should never touch the stove. It is not a toy. It is dangerous. You could have burned yourself badly." + +Tom is sorry and ashamed. He says, "I'm sorry, Mom. I was curious. I wanted to see the pot. I didn't know the stove was hot." + +Mom says, "I know, Tom. But you have to be careful. You have to listen to Anna. She is your sister. She loves you and wants to protect you. You have to love her and listen to her too." + +Tom nods and says, "I love you, Mom. I love you, Anna. Thank you for helping me." + +Mom says, "I love you too, Tom. I love you too, Anna. You are my good children. Now let's go and put some cream on your hands. It will make them feel better." + +Tom and Anna hold Mom's hands and go to the bathroom. They are happy to be together. They learn a lesson. They will never touch the stove again. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were explorers, looking for new things. They saw a big hill with a hole on top. They thought it was a volcano. + +"Let's go search the volcano!" Lily said. "Maybe we can find some treasure or dinosaurs!" + +"OK, but be careful. Volcanoes can be hot and scary," Ben said. They ran to the hill and climbed up. + +When they reached the top, they looked inside the hole. They saw something shiny and pink. It was a necklace with a big heart. + +"Wow, look at this!" Lily said. She reached for the necklace. + +"Wait, Lily, don't touch it!" Ben said. "It might be a trap or a trick!" + +But Lily did not listen. She grabbed the necklace and put it around her neck. She felt happy and proud. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. Smoke and fire came out of the hole. The volcano was erupting! + +"Help, help!" Lily and Ben shouted. They ran down the hill as fast as they could. They were scared and hot. + +They reached the bottom and saw their mom and dad. They hugged them and told them what happened. + +"Lily, Ben, are you OK?" Mom asked. "What were you doing up there?" + +"We were searching the volcano and we found this necklace," Lily said. She showed them the pink heart. + +"That's not a necklace, that's a button!" Dad said. "You pressed it and activated the volcano. It's a fake one, for a show. But it's still dangerous. You could have been hurt!" + +Lily and Ben felt sorry and ashamed. They realized they were wrong. + +"We're sorry, Mom and Dad," they said. "We should have listened to Ben and not touched the button. We were greedy and curious." + +"It's OK, we're glad you're safe," Mom said. "But you should always be careful and respectful when you explore new places. And you should always listen to your friends and family. They want to help you and protect you." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They learned their lesson. They gave the button back to the park staff and apologized. They decided to play something else. They still liked to be explorers, but they also liked to be smart and kind. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big bag on a high tree. They wanted to see what was in the bag. + +"Let's test how we can get the bag," Lily said. + +"OK, I have an idea," Tom said. "You climb on my back and I will lift you up. Then you can grab the bag." + +Lily agreed. She climbed on Tom's back and he lifted her up. She reached for the bag. But the bag was too heavy. It fell down and hit Tom on the head. + +"Ow!" Tom cried. "That hurts!" + +Lily looked at the bag. It was full of rocks. Someone had put it there as a mean joke. + +"I'm sorry, Tom," Lily said. "Are you OK?" + +Tom was not OK. He had a big bump on his head. He felt dizzy and sick. He started to cry. + +Lily cried too. She felt bad for Tom and for herself. They had to go to the doctor. They could not play anymore. They wished they had never seen the bag. +Mia and Sam are best friends. They love to play together at the park. They like to swing, slide and run. They also love ice-cream. Sometimes, their moms buy them ice-cream cones from the truck. + +One day, they see the ice-cream truck coming. They run to their moms and ask for ice-cream. Their moms say yes and give them some money. They are so happy. They go to the truck and choose their flavors. Mia picks chocolate and Sam picks vanilla. + +They get their ice-cream cones and say thank you to the man. They lick their ice-cream and smile. They sit on a bench and talk. + +"Mmm, this is so good," Mia says. "I love chocolate ice-cream. It is my favorite." + +"Me too," Sam says. "I love vanilla ice-cream. It is my favorite." + +They giggle. They think they are lucky to have ice-cream and each other. + +They finish their ice-cream and throw away the cones. They hug and say, "We are best friends. We love ice-cream and we love each other." + +They go back to the park and play some more. They have a lot of fun. They are happy and lucky. +Lily wanted to cut her hair. She saw scissors on the table. She took them and went to the mirror. She cut her hair very short. She thought she looked pretty. + +She went to show her mom. "Mom, look at me! I cut my hair!" she said. + +Mom was shocked. She saw Lily's hair. It was uneven and messy. She dropped her cup. "Lily, what did you do? You look crazy!" she said. + +Lily felt sad. She did not like mom's words. She thought mom would like her hair. She started to cry. "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to look pretty. Don't be mad at me," she said. + +Mom hugged Lily. She felt sorry too. She did not mean to hurt Lily's feelings. She knew Lily was curious and creative. She said, "I'm not mad at you, Lily. I love you no matter what. But you should not use scissors without asking me. Scissors are sharp and dangerous. You could hurt yourself or make a mess. Next time, ask me first, okay?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "Okay, mom. I'm sorry. I won't use scissors again. Can we fix my hair?" + +Mom smiled. She said, "Yes, we can. Let's go to the salon. They can make your hair look nice. Maybe you can choose a new color or a clip. How about that?" + +Lily smiled too. She said, "Yes, please. That sounds fun. Thank you, mom. You are the best." + +Mom and Lily went to the salon. They had a good time. They forgot about the scissors and the mess. They laughed and talked. Lily felt happy. She did not feel embarrassed anymore. She liked her new hair. She learned a lesson. She never used scissors without asking again. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the park. They loved to slide on the big slide, even though it was scary. One day, they met a new boy in the park. His name was Max and he wore nice clothes and shoes. + +"Hi, I'm Max. Do you want to play with me?" he asked. + +"Sure, we like to play. I'm Tom and this is Lily. We are twins," Tom said. + +"Wow, twins! That's cool. Do you know any spells?" Max asked. + +"Spells? What are spells?" Lily asked. + +"Spells are words that make things happen. Like magic. My mom is a witch and she teaches me spells. I can make things fly or disappear or change color. Do you want to see?" Max said. + +"Yes, please. That sounds fun," Tom and Lily said. +