diff --git "a/TinyStories_171.txt" "b/TinyStories_171.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_171.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +When Lily got to the park, she saw her friends playing on the swings. She wanted to join them, but she didn't want to leave her sack alone. So, she asked her friends to come and play with her and her sack. They all sat in a circle and took turns playing with the toys from the sack. + +After a while, Lily's mom came to pick her up from the park. She was happy to see that Lily had fun with her friends and her tight sack. They went home together, and Lily was already excited to come back to the park and play again tomorrow. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a dog named Spot who was always obedient. One hot day, Timmy and Spot went to the park to play. They ran and played for hours until they got tired. + +Timmy felt very thirsty and wanted to go home. He called out to Spot, "Come, let's go home and get some water." Spot obediently followed Timmy and they walked home together. + +When they got home, Timmy gave Spot some water to drink and they both felt much better. Timmy realized that it was important to take care of himself and his obedient dog on a hot day. From that day on, Timmy always made sure to bring water with him when he and Spot went out to play. +Once upon a time, there was a duck named Ducky. Ducky was very lazy and loved to swim in the pond all day. One day, Ducky's friend Rabbit came to visit and said, "Ducky, did you hear the news? There's a big party tonight!" + +Ducky replied, "I don't like parties. I just want to swim." + +Rabbit said, "But Ducky, you have to come! It will be so much fun." + +Ducky thought for a moment and said, "Okay, I'll come to the party, but only if we can swim there." + +So, Ducky and Rabbit swam to the party together. When they arrived, all of their friends were there and they had a great time dancing and playing games. Ducky realized that sometimes it's good to try new things and have fun with friends. From that day on, Ducky wasn't so lazy anymore and loved to explore new things with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very curious and always wanted to explore new things. One day, she saw a little bird stuck in a tree. She wanted to rescue it, so she climbed the tree and brought the bird down safely. + +After her adventure, Lily's mom made her a cup of coffee. Lily loved the smell of coffee, but she knew she couldn't have any because it was only for grown-ups. She watched her mom drink it and thought it looked very yummy. + +Later that day, Lily went on another adventure and found a lost puppy. She knew she had to rescue it, so she brought it back to its owner. The owner was very grateful and gave Lily a big hug. She felt very happy that she was able to help the puppy and make someone else happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park, but one day she fell and hurt herself. She cried because she felt pain in her knee. + +Her mom came to her and asked, "What happened, Lily? Are you okay?" + +Lily replied, "No, it hurts." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Let's go home and put a band-aid on it. It will make you feel better." + +Lily felt peaceful knowing her mom would take care of her. She reached for her mom's hand and they walked home together. +Once upon a time, there was a man with a big mustache. He was very humble and kind. One day, he went for a walk in the park. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. Suddenly, he saw a squirrel spring from one tree to another. The man smiled and continued his walk, feeling happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, he met a little mole named Molly. Molly lived underground and Benny was curious to see what it was like. + +"Can I come underground with you, Molly?" asked Benny. + +"Sure," nodded Molly. "But be careful, my home is fragile." + +Benny followed Molly underground and saw all the tunnels she had dug. They played together for a while, but then Benny accidentally bumped into a wall and it collapsed. The whole underground home started to crumble. + +"Oh no!" cried Benny. "We have to get out of here!" + +They ran as fast as they could, but it was too late. The underground home collapsed on top of them. Benny and Molly were trapped underground forever. +Once upon a time, there was a nice lady who had a wide smile. She lived in a big house with lots of toys. One day, she decided to sell some of her toys to make room for new ones. + +She set up a table outside her house and put the toys on it. A little girl came by and saw the toys. She liked them very much and asked the nice lady how much they cost. + +The nice lady told her the price and the little girl was happy. She gave the nice lady some money and took the toy home. The nice lady was happy too because she sold one of her toys and made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Benny. Benny lived in a cozy cave with his family. One day, Benny went outside to play with his friends. But, he got lost in the woods and couldn't find his way back home. Benny was scared and alone. + +Suddenly, he saw a light bulb shining in the distance. Benny followed the light and found a kind lady who lived in a small cottage. The lady saw that Benny was filthy and sad, so she gave him a warm bath and some food to eat. Benny felt much better and the lady comforted him by telling him stories until he fell asleep. + +The next morning, the lady helped Benny find his way back home. Benny was so happy to be back with his family. He was grateful for the kind lady who comforted him when he was lost and filthy. Benny never forgot the lady and always remembered to be kind to others, just like she was to him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with chalk on the sidewalk outside her house. One day, she ran out of chalk and felt sad. + +But then, her mommy came outside and saw Lily was sad. She went to the store and bought more chalk for Lily. Lily was happy again and started to draw on the sidewalk. + +As she drew, the quiet neighborhood became more colorful. Lily loved to make it pretty. When she was done, her mommy came outside again and saw how beautiful it was. She said, "Lily, you restored the sidewalk to its original beauty!" Lily felt proud and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a furry blue teddy bear. He was very cuddly and soft. A little girl loved to hug him every night before bed. One day, the little girl's mommy told her that her grandpa was sick. The little girl wanted to help her grandpa feel better, so she decided to pray for him. + +She went to her room and held her furry blue teddy bear close. She closed her eyes and whispered a prayer for her grandpa. She asked God to make him feel better soon. The little girl felt better after praying and went to sleep with her teddy bear by her side. The next day, her mommy told her that her grandpa was feeling better. The little girl smiled and hugged her furry blue teddy bear tightly. She knew that praying had helped her grandpa. +Once upon a time, there was a big building with lots of windows that let in lots of light. One day, a group of people went to see a show in the building. They clapped their hands and made a happy sound called "applaud". The show was about animals that lived in the jungle. There was a big lion and a small monkey. The people liked the show so much that they applauded many times. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a poor little bunny. He lived in a small house in the forest. One day, he wanted to send a letter to his friend who lived far away. But he didn't have any mail to send it with. + +So, he went to his neighbor, a kind squirrel, and asked if he could supply him with some mail. The squirrel was happy to help and gave the bunny a small envelope. The bunny wrote his letter and put it inside the envelope. + +Then, he went to the post office and handed the mail to the postman. The postman smiled and said, "I'll make sure your letter gets to your friend." The bunny was very happy that he could send his letter to his friend even though he was poor. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play outside in the sunshine. One day, she decided to follow a path through the woods that she had never been on before. It was unknown to her where it led. + +As she walked along the path, she saw a butterfly fluttering by. She tried to catch it, but it flew away too fast. Then, she saw a beautiful bird perched on a tree branch. She tried to catch it too, but it flew away as well. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud growl. She looked up and saw a big, scary bear coming towards her. She knew she couldn't catch the bear, so she ran as fast as she could back down the path. When she got home, she told her parents what had happened, and they reminded her to always be careful and stay on familiar paths. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes it's better to stick to what you know and not take risks on unknown paths. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mom and brought her favorite bag with her. The bag was very useful because it had all of her toys inside. + +While playing at the park, Lily saw some other kids playing with a ball. She wanted to play too, but the other kids ignored her and wouldn't let her join in. Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +But then, she remembered her mom telling her that it's okay if others ignore you, as long as you don't ignore yourself. So, Lily took out her toys from her bag and started playing by herself. Soon, the other kids noticed how much fun she was having and asked if they could join in too. + +Lily learned that even if others ignore you, you should never ignore yourself and the things that make you happy. And her useful bag of toys helped her make new friends and have fun at the park. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to swim in the pool with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily saw a frog sitting by the pool. She said, "Hi froggy, can you swim with me?" + +The frog said, "Yes, I can swim. But first, I need to enter the water." So, Lily helped the frog to enter the pool. + +As they swam together, Lily noticed that the frog was not normal. She asked, "Why do you look different from other frogs?" + +The frog replied, "I was born with a special color. But it's okay, I can still swim just like any other frog." + +Lily smiled and continued to swim with the frog, happy to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree with many roots. The roots were like the tree's feet, and they kept the tree standing up tall. One day, a bird came to rest on the tree's branches. The bird saw that some of the roots were sticking out of the ground. + +"Hey tree," said the bird. "Why do some of your roots stick out like that?" + +"Well," replied the tree. "Those roots are looking for water. They need to drink to keep me alive." + +"Oh, I see," said the bird. "But why don't you just buy some water? It's not expensive." + +The tree laughed. "I can't buy water, silly bird. I'm a tree! I get my water from the ground." + +The bird and the tree continued to talk, but soon they began to quarrel. The bird thought the tree should be able to buy water, while the tree insisted that it was impossible. In the end, they agreed to disagree and went their separate ways. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine, but her mom always told her to be patient and wait until it was cooler outside. One day, Lily didn't listen to her mom and went outside to play when it was very hot. She didn't feel good and her mom had to punish her by making her stay inside for the rest of the day. + +Lily was sad and bored inside, so she decided to bake some cookies. She turned on the oven to make the heat come out and put the cookies inside. But she forgot to set a timer and left the cookies in for too long. Suddenly, there was smoke everywhere and the cookies were burnt! + +Lily's mom came running in and saw what happened. She was very upset and punished Lily again for not being careful. Lily felt bad and wished she had listened to her mom's patient advice. From then on, Lily always made sure to be patient and careful, especially when it came to heat and baking cookies. +Once upon a time, there was a playful kitten named Mittens. Mittens loved to play with yarn and chase after butterflies in the garden. One night, Mittens saw the big, round moon in the sky. She wanted to catch it and play with it. + +Mittens tried to jump up and catch the moon, but it was too high up in the sky. She started to feel sad and tear up. Suddenly, she heard a voice calling her name. It was her friend, a wise old owl. + +The owl told Mittens that she couldn't catch the moon because it was too far away. But he said that she could still have fun playing with the stars that twinkled in the sky. Mittens was happy again and she spent the rest of the night chasing the stars and playing with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a long giraffe. He had a long neck and long legs. He loved to surf the waves in the ocean. One day, he saw a little crab who was in trouble. The crab was stuck in the sand and couldn't move. The giraffe knew he had to help. He kneeled down and used his long neck to reach the crab. He lifted the crab out of the sand and put him back in the water. + +The crab was very grateful and thanked the giraffe. The giraffe smiled and said, "It's important to always help others, no matter how big or small they are." From that day on, the giraffe and the crab became friends and would often surf together in the ocean. They both knew that helping each other was the right thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and watch the stars at night. One day, her mom bought a shiny new armchair. It was so expensive that Lily was afraid to sit on it. + +Lily's mom said, "Be careful not to spill anything on the armchair. It's very expensive." + +That night, as Lily was looking at the stars, she saw a shooting star. She made a wish to have a shiny new toy. The next day, Lily's dad surprised her with a brand new toy car that shone in the sunlight. Lily was so happy that she forgot all about the expensive armchair. + +As Lily played with her new toy, she accidentally spilled some juice on the armchair. She was scared that her mom would be mad, but instead, her mom smiled and said, "It's okay, Lily. Things can be cleaned. What's important is that you're happy." + +From then on, Lily learned that even though things might be expensive and shiny, they're not as important as the people and things that make her happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore. One day, he went for a walk by a creek. The water was so cool and refreshing. Timmy saw some fish swimming in the creek and he wanted to catch one. He reached out to grab a fish but instead, he pinched his finger on a rock. It hurt so much and he cried a little bit. + +After a while, Timmy felt better and continued his walk. Suddenly, he saw a terrible monster! It was big and scary. Timmy was so scared that he wanted to run away. But then he realized that the monster was just a tree with a funny shape. He laughed and continued his adventure. Timmy learned that sometimes things may seem terrible, but they are not always what they seem. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park near her house. One day, she saw a new bench in the park. It was very modern and shiny. + +Lily ran to her mom and said, "Mommy, look at the new bench! It's so pretty!" + +Her mom replied, "Yes, it is very modern. Maybe we can decorate it with some flowers." + +Lily got very excited and ran back to the bench with her mom. They picked some pretty flowers and decorated the bench. Now, it looked even more beautiful than before! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and explore the world around him. One day, he found a treasure chest hidden in his backyard. Inside the chest, he found a shiny gold coin and a note that said, "You are gifted." + +Timmy was so happy to find the treasure and read the note. He showed it to his mom and dad, and they were proud of him. But then, as Timmy was playing with his toys, he accidentally broke his favorite toy car. He was sad and didn't know what to do. + +His mom and dad told him that it was okay and that they could fix it together. They showed him how to use glue to put the car back together. Timmy was happy again and grateful for the gift of his parents' help. He knew that he was gifted with a loving family. +Once upon a time, there was a frog who was different from all the other frogs. He was green and had big eyes. One day, he went to the pond to play with his frog friends. + +His friends looked at him and said, "Why are you so different?" + +The frog replied, "I don't know, but I like being different." + +One of his friends started to tease him and said, "You look funny." + +The frog felt sad, but then he remembered that being different was okay. He hopped away and found a new friend who also looked different. They played together and had fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily's mom asked her if she wanted to wear a warm coat to stay comfortable outside. But Lily refused and said she wasn't cold. + +Later that day, Lily's friends started to argue and fight. Lily didn't like it when her friends were not at peace with each other. She tried to make them stop arguing by giving them hugs, but they kept fighting. So, Lily decided to go play by herself until her friends were ready to be peaceful again. + +As she played alone, Lily realized that she was getting cold without a coat. She wished she had listened to her mom and stayed comfortable. But she was still happy because she was at peace playing by herself. Eventually, her friends apologized and they all played together again, at peace and comfortable. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who lived in a small village. One day, Timmy was walking to school when he felt the ground tremble beneath his feet. He looked around and saw that all the trees were shaking too! Timmy was scared, but also eager to find out what was happening. + +He ran to school and told his teacher and all his friends about the tremble. Everyone was curious, so they decided to investigate. They walked through the village, asking everyone they met if they had felt the tremble. Some people said they had felt it too, but nobody knew what had caused it. + +Finally, they came to the edge of the village and saw a huge truck driving by. The truck was so big that it made the ground tremble as it passed. Timmy and his friends were relieved to have solved the mystery, and they went back to school eager to tell everyone what they had discovered. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw and he had a special marker that he liked to use. One day, Timmy went outside to draw on the sidewalk with his marker. He drew a big, blue circle and then he drew a green square inside of it. + +Suddenly, Timmy heard a loud noise and it made him feel uncomfortable. He looked around and saw that there was a big truck driving down the street. The noise was so loud that it broke the silence. Timmy didn't like the noise and he wished it would go away so he could keep drawing with his special marker. + +After the truck passed by, Timmy went back to his drawing. He looked at the blue circle and the green square he had drawn and he felt proud. He knew that he had marked the sidewalk with his special marker and that made him happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved watching movies on the screen. He would watch them all day long. One day, Timmy's mommy said, "Timmy, you watch too many movies. You should perform outside with your friends." + +But Timmy didn't have any friends. He was lonely. So he kept watching movies on the screen. One day, Timmy's mommy took away the screen. "You need to make friends, Timmy," she said. + +Timmy tried to make friends, but he didn't know how. He felt even more lonely without his screen. One day, he saw a boy playing alone. Timmy went up to him and said, "Hi, do you want to be my friend?" The boy said no and ran away. + +Timmy was sad and went back home. He missed his screen and felt even more lonely. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and sing all day long. One day, she went to a big show where she saw a mysterious magician perform. + +After the show, Lily went to talk to the magician. "Wow, you were amazing! Can I have your autograph?" she asked. + +The magician smiled and gave her a lime from his pocket. "Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the show," he said. + +Lily took the lime and went back to her seat. She started to eat the lime and suddenly, the magician came back on stage. Everyone started to applaud and Lily joined in. She felt so happy and grateful for the magical experience she had just witnessed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the wild flowers. One day, she found an envelope on the ground. She picked it up and asked her mommy, "What's this?" + +"It's an envelope, Lily," her mommy replied. + +"What's inside?" Lily asked excitedly. + +"I don't know," her mommy said. + +Lily opened the envelope and a scary spider sprang out! She screamed and dropped the envelope. The spider crawled away, and Lily never wanted to touch an envelope again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to the park with her mommy and daddy. While playing on the swings, she found a pretty butterfly. It had pale wings and flew away quickly. + +After playing for a while, they went to have a picnic. Lily's mommy made sandwiches and left them on the blanket. They went to play again, but when they came back, they found that a sneaky squirrel had taken one of the sandwiches! + +Lily's daddy said it was okay, they still had plenty of food left. They ate their lunch and went home, tired but happy from their fun day at the park. Lily couldn't wait to tell her friends about the butterfly she found. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to fix things. One day, he went on a walk with his mom to the park. + +On their way, they saw a broken toy car near a big tree. Tim looked at it and said, "Mom, can I fix it?" His mom replied, "Of course, Tim! Let's take it home and you can fix it there." Tim was very happy. + +When they got home, Tim started to work on the toy car. He opened it up and found what was wrong. After fixing it, he showed it to his mom. "Look, Mom! The car can go now!" Tim said with a big smile. His mom was very proud of him. + +The next day, Tim and his mom went back to the park. They saw a little girl crying. "What's wrong?" Tim's mom asked. The little girl said, "I lost my toy car. I can't find it." Tim knew what to do. He showed her the car he fixed and said, "Is this your car? I fixed it for you!" + +The little girl was so happy to have her car back. She thanked Tim and they played together in the park until the sun went down in the west. From that day on, Tim and the little girl became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to walk with her dog, Buddy. They walked every day, and they were always very careful. + +One day, Mia and Buddy saw a post on their walk. The post had a big sign on it. Mia asked her mom, "What does the sign say?" Her mom said, "It says, 'Be careful when you walk.'" + +Mia and Buddy walked past the post and saw a pond. They saw ducks swimming in the pond. Mia said to Buddy, "Let's be careful near the pond." Buddy wagged his tail. + +They walked around the pond and saw a little duckling. The duckling was lost. Mia said, "Don't worry, little duckling. We will help you find your mom." Mia, Buddy, and the duckling walked back to the pond, being very careful. + +When they got to the pond, the duckling's mom was so happy. She said, "Thank you, Mia and Buddy, for being so careful and helping my baby." Mia and Buddy smiled and walked home, knowing they had done a good thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little shrimp named Tim. Tim was scared of the big fish in the sea. He would always remain close to his home, a small shell, to stay safe. + +One day, Tim met a new friend, a small fish named Sam. Sam asked Tim, "Why do you always stay near your shell? Don't you want to play with me?" Tim looked at Sam and said, "I am scared of the big fish. They might eat me!" + +Sam smiled and said, "Don't worry, Tim. I will help you. We can play together, and I will make sure the big fish don't come near you." Tim felt happy and safe with Sam. They played together and had lots of fun. From that day on, Tim was not scared anymore and he didn't always remain near his shell. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a girl named Lily. Lily loved to polish her shoes. She would make them shine so bright that you could see your face in them. One day, while she was polishing her shoes, her friend Tom came to visit her. + +"Hi Lily," said Tom. "What are you doing?" +"I am polishing my shoes," Lily replied. "I want them to be very shiny for my sister's marriage." + +Tom knew that a marriage was a serious event. He wanted to help Lily make her shoes shine. So, he picked up a cloth and started to polish his own shoes too. Together, they polished and polished until their shoes were the shiniest in the town. + +On the day of the marriage, Lily and Tom wore their shiny shoes. Everyone at the marriage noticed how bright their shoes were. They all wanted to know how they made them so shiny. Lily and Tom just smiled and said, "We polished them together!" And from that day on, Lily and Tom became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a fancy ball that could bounce very high. The ball had a special gas inside that made it jump so high. The ball lived in a big box with other balls, but it was the only fancy one. + +One day, a little boy named Tim came to the box and saw the fancy ball. Tim said, "Wow! You're so fancy! Let's play together!" The fancy ball was very happy to play with Tim. They bounced and bounced all day long. + +As they played, the other balls in the box saw how much fun Tim and the fancy ball were having. They wanted to play too! So Tim and the fancy ball invited all the other balls to join them. And they all bounced together, having the best time ever. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big, ugly toy box filled with her play equipment. Every day, she would open the box and play with her toys. + +One day, Lily found a new toy in her box. It was a soft, cuddly teddy bear. She picked it up and gave it a big hug. "Hello, teddy bear!" she said. "Do you want to play with me and my equipment?" + +The teddy bear nodded and said, "Yes, I would love to play with you, Lily!" So, they played together all day long. They played with balls, blocks, and even the ugly toy box. They had so much fun together. + +At the end of the day, Lily was very tired. She gave the teddy bear one more big hug and put it back in her ugly toy box. "Goodnight, teddy bear," she said. "I can't wait to play with you and my equipment again tomorrow!" + +And from that day on, Lily and her teddy bear played together every day. They had many fun adventures, and the ugly toy box was always filled with laughter and love. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a colorful pet bird named Rainbow. Lucy loved Rainbow with all her heart. They were the best of friends. + +One sunny day, Lucy and Rainbow went to the park. Lucy said, "Rainbow, I will feed you some yummy seeds." Rainbow was very happy. Lucy took out a small bag of seeds and fed them to Rainbow. Rainbow chirped and sang a beautiful song. + +While they were at the park, Lucy and Rainbow met a little boy named Tommy. Tommy was amazed by Rainbow's colorful feathers. He asked, "Can I feed your bird too?" Lucy smiled and said, "Of course! Rainbow loves making new friends." Tommy fed Rainbow some seeds, and they all played together until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a unique cat named Kitty. Kitty had a special value. She could do tricks that no other cat could do. Kitty loved to make people happy. + +One sunny day, Kitty met a little boy named Tim. Tim was sad because he had lost his toy. Kitty wanted to help Tim feel better. She said, "Don't be sad, Tim. Let me show you my tricks!" + +Kitty jumped high in the air, did a flip, and landed on her feet. Tim clapped his hands and laughed. "Wow, Kitty! That was amazing!" Tim said. Kitty felt happy that she could make Tim smile. + +Next, Kitty balanced a ball on her nose and walked on her back legs. Tim was so amazed that he forgot all about his lost toy. He applauded and laughed even more. + +Kitty and Tim became best friends. They played together every day. Kitty's unique tricks and special value brought joy to everyone they met. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a brown dog named Max. They loved to play in the yard together. One day, Lily saw something shiny in the sky. She thought it was an angel. + +Lily said to Max, "Look, Max! I see an angel in the sky!" Max barked and wagged his tail. They both watched the shiny thing come closer and closer. Lily was excited and hoped the angel would come to play with them. + +As the shiny thing got closer, Lily saw that it was not an angel, but a big, shiny balloon. It floated down into their yard. Lily was a little sad that it was not an angel, but she decided to accept the balloon as a new friend. + +Lily and Max played with the shiny balloon all day. They laughed and had a lot of fun. At the end of the day, Lily said, "Max, I'm glad we found our new friend, the shiny balloon. Even though it's not an angel, it's still special to us." + +And from that day on, Lily and Max always remembered their special friend, the shiny balloon, and how it brought them joy. They learned that sometimes, the things we think we want can be different, but still make us happy. +Once upon a time, there was a kind boy named Tim. Tim was very compassionate. He loved to help others. One day, Tim saw a girl named Lucy. Lucy was sad because she could not watch her favorite show on the television. + +Tim asked Lucy, "Why are you sad?" Lucy said, "I want to watch my show, but I can't turn on the television." Tim wanted to help Lucy. He tried to turn on the television, but it did not work. Tim did not know what to do, so he shrugged. + +Tim thought of an idea. He said, "Let's ask my mom for help!" Lucy agreed. They went to Tim's mom, and she helped them turn on the television. Lucy was happy, and they watched the show together. From that day on, Tim and Lucy became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a flexible snake named Sally. Sally loved to move and play in the grass. One day, she saw a big rock and decided to move around it. + +As Sally moved around the rock, she met a small bug named Benny. Benny said, "Hi, Sally! I like how you move. Can you teach me how to be flexible like you?" + +Sally replied, "Of course, Benny! I will show you how to move like me." They spent a whole year playing together in the grass, moving and being flexible. They became best friends and had lots of fun. +One day, a little boy named Tim saw a weird bug near the bookcase. The bug had many legs and was very big. Tim was scared, but he wanted to know more about the bug. + +Tim asked his mom, "What is that bug?" His mom said, "It's a snap bug. It can snap things with its big legs. But don't worry, it won't hurt you if you don't touch it." + +Tim wanted to be brave, so he went closer to the snap bug. He saw that the snap bug was trying to climb the bookcase. Tim had an idea. He took a book from the bookcase and put it on the floor. The snap bug saw the book and snapped it open. The snap bug liked the book and stayed on it. + +Tim's mom saw what he did and said, "Good job, Tim! You were brave and helped the snap bug. The bug just wanted to read a book like you." Tim felt happy and learned that being brave and kind can make new friends, even with weird bugs. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to play outside in the mild sun. One day, while playing, he found a hole in the ground. Tim was curious and wanted to know what was inside the hole. + +Tim's friend, Sara, came to play with him. "What's that?" she asked, pointing at the hole. "I don't know," Tim said, "but I want to find out." They both decided to part the dirt around the hole, to see better inside. + +As they moved the dirt, they found a small box. Inside the box, there were toys and a note. The note said, "Share these toys with your friends and be kind to each other." Tim and Sara learned that sharing and kindness are important. They played happily with the toys, and shared them with all their friends. +One day, a woman named Jane went for a walk in the park. She saw a pretty rock on the ground. Jane picked it up to examine it. It was shiny and smooth. She felt lucky to find such a nice rock. + +Jane saw a little girl named Sue sitting on a bench. Sue looked sad. Jane went to talk to her. "Why are you sad?" Jane asked. Sue said, "I lost my lucky rock. I can't find it anywhere." + +Jane showed Sue the rock she found. "Is this your lucky rock?" Jane asked. Sue smiled and said, "Yes, that's it! Thank you for finding it!" Jane was happy to help Sue. They became good friends and played together in the park every day. +One day, a little girl named Mia went to the park. She saw her friend, Tom. Tom was eating a fancy cookie. Mia wanted a cookie too. + +"Tom, where did you get that fancy cookie?" Mia asked. Tom smiled and said, "My mom made it for me. Do you want one?" Mia was very happy and said, "Yes, please!" + +Mia and Tom sat on the grass and ate their fancy cookies. They saw a cute dog. The dog came to them and recognized the smell of the cookies. The dog wanted a cookie too. Mia and Tom laughed and gave the dog a little piece of their cookie. They all enjoyed the cookies together at the park. +Once upon a time, in a big castle, there was a young queen. She had a pretty dress and a shiny crown. The queen liked to gaze at the sky and look at the birds. + +One day, while the queen was gazing at the sky, a little bird flew down and took her shiny crown. The queen was sad and said, "Oh no! My crown is gone! What do I do?" + +A nice boy who saw what happened came to help the queen. He said, "Don't worry, queen. I will get your crown back." The boy chased the bird and climbed a tree to get the crown. The bird was scared and let go of the crown. + +The boy gave the crown back to the queen. She was very happy and said, "Thank you, nice boy! You are my hero!" The queen and the boy became good friends, and they gazed at the sky together every day. +One day, a girl named Lily found a toy robot in her room. The toy robot was messy and covered in dust. Lily wanted to play with the robot, so she cleaned it up. She found a battery and put it in the robot. The robot started to blink its eyes. + +"Hi, I am Robo!" said the robot, blinking. "Thank you for cleaning me up and giving me a battery!" + +"You're welcome, Robo!" said Lily, happy that her new friend could talk. + +Lily and Robo played all day. They played with blocks, dolls, and cars. Lily's room became messy again, but she didn't mind. She was having so much fun with her new robot friend. When it was time for bed, Lily and Robo said goodnight to each other. The robot's eyes blinked one last time before they both went to sleep. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a boy named Tim. Tim was a weak boy, but he had a big heart. He liked to help everyone he met. One day, while walking near the river, Tim saw a fisherman. The fisherman had a hook and was trying to catch fish. + +"Can I help you?" Tim asked the fisherman. The fisherman looked at Tim and said, "Do you believe you can catch fish with this hook?" Tim smiled and said, "Yes, I believe I can." + +Tim tried to catch fish with the hook, but he was too weak. The fisherman got angry at Tim. "You are too weak to help me!" he shouted. Tim felt sad and walked away. As he walked, he tripped on a rock and fell into the river. + +Tim could not swim, and he was too weak to get out of the water. The fisherman did not help Tim. Sadly, Tim did not make it out of the river. The village people were sad, and they missed Tim's big heart. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved puppies very much. One day, she had an idea. She wanted to create a puppy that was very fast. + +Lily found some clay and started to make her puppy. She made it with four legs, a tail, and big eyes. She named her puppy Speedy. "You will be the fastest puppy ever," Lily told Speedy. + +Lily and Speedy played all day. They ran and jumped in the park. Speedy was very fast, just like Lily wanted. But then, something bad happened. Speedy ran too fast and got lost. + +"Speedy, where are you?" Lily cried. She looked everywhere, but she could not find her fast puppy. Lily was very sad because she lost her best friend. + +From that day on, Lily learned to be more careful with her creations. She missed her fast puppy, Speedy, but she knew that she had to be more careful next time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a sister named Emma. Emma was older and sometimes bossy. Lily was proud of her sister, but she wanted to be big like her too. + +One day, Lily and Emma were playing with their toys. Emma told Lily not to touch her favorite doll. "If you touch it, I will punish you," said Emma. Lily wanted to play with the doll, but she knew she should listen to her sister. Lily played with her other toys, but she kept looking at the doll. + +Later, Emma went to the kitchen to get a snack. Lily saw her chance to play with the doll. She picked it up and started to play. Just then, Emma came back and saw Lily with the doll. Emma was mad and punished Lily by taking away her favorite toy. Lily was sad, but she knew she should have listened to her sister. From that day on, Lily always listened to Emma and never touched her things without asking. And Emma was proud of her little sister for learning her lesson. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot was a stubborn dog who always wanted to play. One day, Spot saw a big cat named Fluffy. Fluffy was sitting under a tree. + +Spot ran to Fluffy and said, "Let's play!" But Fluffy did not want to play. Fluffy whispered, "No, I have news. I am too tired to play." Spot did not like this. He wanted to play with Fluffy. + +Spot tried to make Fluffy play, but Fluffy was stubborn too. They both did not want to give up. Then, Spot had an idea. He whispered to Fluffy, "Let's play tomorrow." Fluffy agreed, and they both became friends. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a nosy little girl named Lucy. She loved to speak with everyone and everything. One day, she found a pen on the floor. + +"Hi, pen!" said Lucy. "Can you speak too?" + +To her surprise, the pen spoke back! "Yes, I can speak!" said the pen. Lucy was very happy to have a new friend that could speak. + +Lucy and the pen played together all day. They drew pictures, wrote letters, and even told stories. But then, Lucy's mom called her for dinner. "Lucy, it's time to eat!" said her mom. + +"Okay, Mom!" said Lucy. She put the pen down and went to eat. The nosy pen listened as they ate and laughed. The pen was happy to have a friend like Lucy, and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a new toy, a soft and cuddly thing. She loved it so much, she took it everywhere with her. + +One day, while playing in the park, Lily saw a tiny bird. The bird looked sad and lost. Lily wanted to help the bird, so she whispered to her toy, "Let's take the bird home and make it happy." + +Lily and her toy took the bird home. They gave it food and water, and soon the bird was happy again. The bird whispered a soft "Thank you" to Lily and her toy. From that day on, they all became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mom, dad, and baby brother. Her family was very rich, so they had lots of clothes. Lily liked to help her mom with the laundry. + +One sunny day, Lily and her mom were doing the laundry. Lily would turn the big laundry basket around and around, making sure all the clothes got clean. She liked the way the laundry spun and made fun sounds. + +When the laundry was all clean, Lily and her mom would hang the clothes outside to dry. Lily loved to see the clothes dance in the wind. She felt happy knowing she helped her mom with the laundry. And at the end of the day, they would fold the clothes together and put them away, ready to be worn again. +Once upon a time, there was a modern house. In this house, there was a big closet. The closet was in a room with lots of toys. One day, a little boy named Tim went into the room to play. + +While Tim was playing, he heard a voice. The voice was coming from the closet. Tim was scared, but he wanted to know who was talking. He opened the closet door and saw a friendly toy bear. + +"Hi, Tim!" said the bear. "I can talk! Do you want to play with me?" Tim was happy to find a talking friend. They played with the toys and had lots of fun. From that day on, Tim and the talking bear were best friends. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a girl named Anna. She had a watch that she loved very much. One day, she decided to sell the watch because she wanted to buy a toy. So, she went to the market to find someone who would buy her watch. + +At the market, Anna met a boy named Tim. Tim saw the watch and said, "Wow! That's a pretty watch. Can I buy it?" Anna thought for a moment and said, "Yes, but you have to give me something spicy in return." Tim agreed and gave her a spicy pepper for the watch. + +When Anna got home, she realized that the spicy pepper was too hot for her to eat. She missed her watch and wished she had not sold it. Her mom saw her sad face and said, "Anna, sometimes it's better to keep the things we love instead of trading them for something we don't need." From that day on, Anna learned the value of keeping the things she loved and not to make decisions too quickly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to play outside in the sun. One day, it was very hot, and Mia's mom gave her some lotion to put on her skin. Mia liked how the lotion smelled and felt on her skin. + +Later, the sky turned dark, and it started to rain. Mia was sad because she could not play outside anymore. She put on her raincoat and boots and watched the rain from the window. She liked how the rain made the flowers and grass grow. + +The next day, the sun came out again, and Mia was happy. She put on the lotion her mom gave her and went outside to play. Mia loved playing in the sun and the rain, and she knew that both were important for the world to be beautiful. +Once upon a time, there was a messy crab named Bob. Bob loved to play in the sand by the sea. One day, as he played, he saw the tide start to come in. + +Bob wanted to raise his sand castle before the tide washed it away. So, he worked very hard. He used his claws to pick up sand and build his castle higher and higher. + +Just as the tide came close to his castle, Bob finished raising it. He was so happy that his home was safe. Bob danced around his castle, proud of his hard work. And from that day on, he always made sure to raise his castle before the tide came in. +Once upon a time, there was a bossy cat named Max. Max liked to mix things in a big case. One day, Max met a little dog named Sam. + +Max said to Sam, "I am the boss of mixing things in my case. You can't mix things too." Sam felt sad and wanted to mix things too. So, Sam asked Max, "Can I please try to mix things in the case with you?" + +Max thought about it and said, "Okay, but you have to listen to me and do what I say." Sam agreed, and they started to mix things in the case together. But Max was still being bossy, and Sam didn't like it. + +Finally, Sam said, "I don't want to mix things with you if you are bossy. Let's be friends and mix things together nicely." Max agreed, and they both mixed things in the case happily. From that day on, Max and Sam were the best of friends, and they mixed things in the case without being bossy. +One day, a big van came to the town. It was a very special van. It had many spicy foods inside. The people in the town were very happy. They loved to eat spicy foods. + +A girl named Lily went to see the van. She saw a man stretching by the van. The man was tall and strong. He was the one who drove the van to the town. He smiled at Lily and said, "Hello! Do you want to try some spicy food?" + +Lily was excited. She said, "Yes, please!" The man gave her a spicy snack. Lily took a bite and her face turned red. It was very spicy, but she liked it. She said, "Thank you!" and ran to tell her friends about the spicy food van. + +The spicy food van stayed in the town for a few days. All the people came to try the spicy foods. They all loved it. They would stretch and play games after eating the spicy food. It made them feel happy and strong. + +Soon, it was time for the van to go to another town. The people said goodbye to the man and the van. They hoped that one day, the spicy food van would come back again. And they would always remember the fun times they had with the spicy food and the stretching games. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a little girl named Lily and her pet dog, Max. They loved to play in the garden with their toys. One day, they found a big, smelly sock under a bush. Lily and Max didn't know who it belonged to, but they wanted to play with it. + +Lily had an idea. She said, "Max, let's share the sock and play together!" Max wagged his tail and agreed. They took turns playing with the sock, and had so much fun. While they were playing, they saw their friend Tom coming near. Tom said, "That's my sock! I lost it yesterday." + +Lily and Max were happy to give the sock back to Tom. They had learned that sharing can be fun and make everyone happy. Tom thanked them and said, "You two are very kind for sharing my sock." Then, they all played together in the garden, having a great time. + +The moral of the story is that sharing can bring happiness and make friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She had a big case full of toys. Amy loved to play and learn with her toys. One day, her toy bear wanted to teach her something new. + +Bear was very sorry because he had never taught anyone before. He was a little scared. But Amy was kind and wanted to learn. So, Bear decided to teach her how to count. + +Bear took out some blocks from the case. He showed Amy how to count from one to ten. Amy was very happy to learn. She thanked Bear for teaching her. They played and counted all day long. And they were the best of friends. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to a huge building with his mom. They needed to go up to the top floor. To get there, they had to use an elevator. Tim had never been on an elevator before, so he was very excited. + +As they waited for the elevator, Tim's mom said, "Tim, remember not to touch anything inside the elevator. We don't want to destroy it." Tim nodded and promised he would be careful. When the elevator came, they stepped inside and Tim's mom pressed the button for the top floor. + +As the elevator went up, Tim looked around and saw all the buttons. He wanted to press them, but he remembered what his mom said. He didn't want to destroy the elevator, so he kept his hands by his side. When they reached the top floor, the elevator doors opened, and Tim and his mom stepped out. Tim was proud of himself for being careful and not destroying the elevator. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved going to the shop with his mom. One day, while they were at the shop, Tim saw a big, red ball. He wanted the ball so much, but his mom said no. + +Tim felt sad and a little bit crazy. He wanted the ball so much that he took it without telling his mom. When they got home, Tim's mom saw the ball and knew that he took it from the shop. She was not happy. + +Mom said, "Tim, taking things without asking is bad. I must punish you." Tim felt very sad and sorry for what he did. He went back to the shop with his mom to give the ball back. The shop owner thanked Tim for being honest. Tim learned that it is always better to ask and not take things without permission. +One day, a dove named Dee lived in an organized tree. The tree was very neat and clean. Dee loved to fly far away and return home to her tree. + +One day, Dee met a little boy named Tim. Tim said, "Hi, dove! I like your tree. Can I play with you?" Dee said, "Yes, let's play!" So, they played all day long. + +At the end of the day, Dee had to return to her tree. She said, "Bye, Tim! I will come back tomorrow." Tim said, "Bye, Dee! I will wait for you." The next day, Dee returned, and they played together again. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a big tree. The tree had many friends like birds, squirrels, and bugs. They all lived happily together. + +One day, a little bird named Chirpy was sitting on a branch of the big tree. Chirpy looked very tired. He let out a big yawn. "I am so sleepy," Chirpy said to his friend Squeaky the squirrel. "Why don't you take a nap?" Squeaky asked. + +Chirpy thought it was a good idea. So, he found a cozy spot on the big tree and closed his eyes. Soon, Chirpy fell asleep. Squeaky and the other friends played quietly, so they did not wake Chirpy up. When Chirpy woke up, he felt happy and full of energy. "Thank you, friends, for letting me sleep," Chirpy said. And they all played together until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, in a big park, there was a clumsy squirrel. The squirrel loved to play and run around. One day, the squirrel saw a long stick on the ground. He wanted to balance on the stick like a circus star. + +The squirrel tried to walk on the stick, but he was clumsy and fell off. He tried again and again but kept falling. A little bird saw the squirrel and flew down to help. "You can do it," said the bird. "Just go slow and look straight ahead." + +The squirrel listened to the bird and tried again. This time, he went very slow and looked straight ahead. He started to balance on the stick! The squirrel was so happy and thanked the bird for the help. From that day on, the squirrel and the bird became best friends, and they played together in the park every day. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the garden. It was icy and cold outside. Tim saw his friend, a rabbit named Ben. Ben was trying to count the icy stones on the ground. + +"Hi Ben!" said Tim. "What are you doing?" + +"I am counting the icy stones," said Ben. "But it is hard because they are so cold." + +Tim wanted to help Ben. They started to count the stones together. One, two, three, four, five. They counted until they reached ten. Tim and Ben were happy they could count the icy stones. + +"Thank you, Tim," said Ben. "Now I know how many icy stones are in the garden." + +Tim and Ben went inside to get warm. They had hot tea and talked about their fun day in the icy garden. They were glad they could count the stones together. +One day, a little boy named Tim went on a trip with his mom and dad. They had a big luggage with them. Tim liked to help, so he helped carry the luggage. It was heavy, but he was strong. + +On the train, they met a selfish man. The man wanted all the seats for himself. He said, "I want to sit here alone!" Tim's mom and dad were sad. They wanted to sit down too. + +Tim had an idea to solve the problem. He said, "Let's share the seats!" The man thought about it and agreed. Now, everyone could sit and be happy. Tim's mom and dad were proud of him for solving the problem. +One day, a big dog named Max was playing in the park. He was very happy and healthy. He liked to run and jump with his friends. Today was a special day, because it was Wednesday. On Wednesdays, Max always met his best friend, a little cat named Luna. + +Max and Luna liked to think about fun things to do together. Today, they decided to play hide and seek. Max closed his eyes and started to count. Luna ran and hid behind a big tree. Max finished counting and started to look for Luna. + +"Where are you, Luna?" Max called out. "I can't find you!" + +Luna giggled and said, "I'm hiding! Keep looking, Max!" + +Max kept looking and finally found Luna behind the tree. They both laughed and played the game again and again. Max and Luna had a great time together on Wednesday, and they couldn't wait for the next time they could play together. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted cat named Tom. Tom loved to play with dough. One day, he made a big ball of dough and rolled it around the house. + +"Look at my big dough ball!" Tom said to his friend, a little mouse named Jerry. Jerry was scared of the big dough ball. "I don't like it," Jerry said. But Tom just laughed and kept playing with the dough. + +Tom wanted to make Jerry happy, so he decided to give him a kiss. But Jerry did not want a kiss. He ran away from Tom and hid under the couch. Tom felt sad and sat down next to the big dough ball. + +As Tom sat there, the dough ball started to grow bigger and bigger. It grew so big that it filled the whole room! Tom and Jerry were both scared now. They tried to push the dough ball away, but it was too big and heavy. + +In the end, the big dough ball squished Tom and Jerry's house. The house broke and they had no place to live. Tom and Jerry learned that playing with dough can be fun, but sometimes it can lead to a bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. Sally had a red bicycle that she loved to ride. One day, she rode her bicycle to the park to play with her friends. + +At the park, Sally met a boy named Tommy. Tommy was rude and said, "I don't like your bicycle. It's ugly." Sally felt sad and said, "That's not nice." + +Sally decided to put her bicycle away and play with her other friends. They all had fun playing together. After a while, Tommy saw how much fun they were having and wanted to join them. + +Tommy said, "I'm sorry, Sally. I was rude. Can I play with you and your friends?" Sally smiled and said, "Of course, Tommy. Just be nice." + +From that day on, Tommy was kind to Sally and her friends. They all played together and had a great time at the park. And Sally loved riding her red bicycle even more. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. They saw a big, attractive cake on a table. Tim looked at the cake and said, "Wow, Mom! Look at that cake! It's so pretty!" + +His mom looked at the cake and smiled. "Yes, Tim, it is a very pretty cake. I wonder who it's for?" Just then, a little girl named Sally came up to the table. She looked at the cake too and said, "This cake is for my birthday party!" + +Tim and his mom said "Happy Birthday, Sally!" and they all enjoyed the cake together. The cake was very yummy and everyone was happy. +Once upon a time, there was a wise old owl named Ollie. Ollie lived in a big tree in the forest. One day, Ollie's friend, a small bird named Bella, arrived with some news. + +"Ollie, Ollie!" Bella said, "I have news! There is a big party in the forest tonight. All the animals will be there. Will you come with me?" + +Ollie thought for a moment and then said, "Yes, Bella. I will go to the party with you. But we must be careful. I feel that something may happen." + +At the party, all the animals were having fun. They were playing games, eating yummy food, and dancing. Suddenly, a loud noise came from the bushes. All the animals stopped and looked around, scared. + +Ollie, the wise owl, knew what to do. He puffed up his chest and said, "Do not be scared, my friends. I will go see what made the noise." Ollie flew to the bushes and found a little lost kitten. He brought the kitten to the party, and all the animals were happy again. They knew they could always trust wise Ollie to keep them safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a big box with a lock on it. Inside the box, she kept all her toys. Lucy loved her toys so much and played with them every day. + +One day, Lucy's friend Tim came over to play. They wanted to play with the toys in the box, but they could not open the lock. It was a terrible problem. They tried and tried, but the lock would not open. They felt sad. + +Then, Lucy had an idea. She said, "Let's separate the lock from the box!" They found a grown-up to help them. The grown-up used a tool to separate the lock from the box. The lock opened, and they could play with the toys. Lucy and Tim were so happy. They played and played until it was time for Tim to go home. And from that day on, they never had a terrible problem with the lock again. +One day, a boy named Tim had a big, messy room. He had a frame on the wall with a picture of his family. Tim's mom told him, "Tim, you need to clean your room. It is very messy." Tim did not want to clean his room. + +Later, Tim's friend, Sam, came over to play. They played with toys, but they could not find Tim's favorite toy car. Tim said, "I can't find my car. My room is too messy." Sam said, "Let's clean up and find the car." They started to clean, but Tim still did not want to. + +While they were cleaning, Tim and Sam bumped into the wall. The frame with the picture fell down and broke. Tim was very sad. He knew he should have listened to his mom and cleaned his room. Now, the frame was broken and the picture was ruined. +Once upon a time, in a big garden, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside with her friends. One day, she saw a thin tree with a swing on it. Lily was very happy and started to swing on the tree. + +While Lily was swinging, she saw a small bee flying around the flowers. The bee was very busy, working hard to get food for its family. Lily stopped swinging and watched the bee. She thought, "The bee is so small, but it works so hard. I want to be like the bee." + +Lily decided to help her mom and dad with chores around the house. She learned that working hard and helping others made her feel good inside. From that day on, Lily always remembered the little bee and the thin tree with the swing. She knew that even small things can teach big lessons. And the moral of the story is: work hard and help others, just like the little bee. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Mia. Mia loved to paint. One day, she decided to paint a big image on a piece of paper. + +Mia thought about what to paint. She wanted to paint something delicious. So she decided to paint a big, red apple. She got her red paint and started to paint the apple on the paper. + +As she was painting, her friend Tom came over. "What are you doing, Mia?" Tom asked. "I am painting a delicious apple," Mia said. "Can I paint with you?" Tom asked. "Yes, you can," Mia said with a smile. + +Tom and Mia painted together. Tom painted a big, yellow banana next to Mia's apple. When they were done, they showed their painting to their friends. Everyone loved the image of the delicious apple and banana. + +Mia and Tom were very happy. They decided to paint more delicious images together. They painted oranges, grapes, and even a big, pink cake. Painting together made them the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake with her mom. One day, they decided to make a cake together. Lily was very excited. + +Lily's mom said, "Lily, can you please get the eggs from the door?" Lily went to the door and opened it. She found a fake egg instead of real eggs. She brought it to her mom and said, "Mom, look! This egg is fake." + +Her mom laughed and said, "Oh, that's a funny toy. Let's find the real eggs and bake our cake." They found the real eggs and had a great time baking the cake together. When the cake was done, they shared it with their family and everyone loved it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia had a great big toy box. She loved to play with her toys every day. One day, she saw a new toy in her toy box. It was a round toy with the number zero on it. + +Mia picked up the toy and asked her mom, "Mom, what is this toy? I have never seen it before." Her mom smiled and said, "This is a zero, Mia. It is a number, just like one, two, and three." + +Mia was very excited to learn about zero. She played with her new toy all day long. She would count with it, saying, "One, two, three, and zero!" Mia was so happy to have a new toy and to learn something new. And from that day on, zero became her favorite number. +Once upon a time, there was a big furry bear. He had a shield that he carried everywhere he went. The shield was shiny and strong, and it protected him from harm. + +One day, the bear was walking in the forest when he saw a little rabbit. The rabbit was scared and ran away from the bear. The bear felt sad that the rabbit was scared of him. + +So, the bear decided to reverse his shield and put it down. He wanted to show the rabbit that he was friendly and wouldn't hurt him. The rabbit saw that the bear was kind and came back to say hello. From that day on, the bear and the rabbit were friends and played together in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a big and mighty truck. The truck loved to drive on the road and go on adventures. One day, the truck came across a gate that was locked. The truck wanted to go through the gate, but it couldn't because it was locked. + +The truck thought and thought about how to unlock the gate. Suddenly, the truck had an idea! It used its strong wheels to push the gate open. Now, the truck could continue on its adventure down the road. + +The truck felt very proud of itself for being able to unlock the gate and continue on its journey. It knew that it was a very strong and mighty truck that could overcome any obstacle in its way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big bell that she loved to ring. One day, Lily was walking in the park when she found a heavy rock. She picked it up and said, "This rock is heavy, I can't keep it." + +Suddenly, a boy named Jack came over and asked, "What do you have there, Lily?" + +Lily showed Jack the heavy rock and said, "I can't keep it, it's too heavy." + +Jack replied, "Why don't you trade it for my bell? I don't want it anymore." + +Lily was so happy to hear that and quickly traded the heavy rock for Jack's bell. She rang the bell all the way home and showed it to her mom, saying, "Look what I got from Jack! It's a bell, and I can keep it!" +Once upon a time, there was a big house with a large refrigerator. The refrigerator was so big that it could fit lots of food inside. One day, the refrigerator stopped working and the food inside started to get warm. + +The family who lived in the big house tried to fix the refrigerator but they didn't know how to repair it. They called a repairman to come and fix it. The repairman came and fixed the refrigerator, but he noticed something strange. + +He saw that the refrigerator was making a strange noise, but he didn't think it was a big problem. The family was happy that the refrigerator was fixed and they put all their food back inside. + +But the next day, the refrigerator stopped working again and it was too late to repair it. All the food inside had gone bad and they had to throw it away. The family was sad and hungry because they had no food to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a big box with lots of toys inside. One day, she wanted to play with her favorite doll, but the box was closed. So, she asked her mom to help her open it. Her mom used a key to open the box and Lily was very happy. + +Later that day, Lily's mom was sewing a dress. She had a needle with a thick thread. Lily was curious and asked her mom what she was doing. Her mom showed her the needle and explained how she was sewing the dress. Lily thought the needle was very sharp and she was careful not to touch it. + +At night, Lily went to bed with her favorite blanket. It was a thick blanket that kept her warm. She hugged it tightly and fell asleep. In her dreams, she was playing with her toys and her mom was sewing a big dress with a very thick needle. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a soft teddy bear that she loved very much. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and saw a big square sandbox. She wanted to play in it so badly! + +"Mommy, can we enter the sandbox?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, we can play in the sandbox," her mommy replied. + +Lily ran to the sandbox and started playing with her teddy bear. Suddenly, a little boy came over and asked, "Can I play too?" + +"Sure!" Lily said happily. + +The three of them played together in the sandbox, making sandcastles and having fun. When it was time to go home, Lily hugged her teddy bear tightly and said, "I love playing in the sandbox with my new friend!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy. The boy had a smooth ball. He loved to play with it in the park. One day, the boy saw a tree. He wanted to lean on the tree and rest. So, he put his ball down and leaned on the tree. The tree was big and strong, and the boy felt safe leaning on it. After he rested, the boy picked up his ball and continued playing. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Tweetie. Tweetie loved to whistle all day long. One day, Tweetie met a big birdie named Biggie. Biggie was very competitive and always wanted to win. + +Biggie challenged Tweetie to a singing competition. Tweetie was scared because he didn't think he could win. But Biggie promised to be fair and kind. So, Tweetie agreed to the competition. + +On the day of the competition, Biggie sang very loudly and beautifully. Tweetie was nervous and didn't sing very well. But, when it was time for the judges to decide the winner, they chose Tweetie! + +Biggie was upset and wanted to argue, but he remembered his promise to be fair and kind. He congratulated Tweetie and learned an important lesson: it's not always about winning, but being kind and keeping your promises is more important. From that day on, Biggie and Tweetie became good friends and sang together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had an adorable puppy named Max. One day, Lily's mom told her not to touch Max's food bowl while he was eating. But Lily didn't listen and touched Max's bowl. + +Max got angry and growled at Lily. Lily felt sad and knew she did something wrong. Her mom punished her by putting her in time-out. Lily learned her lesson and promised to never touch Max's food bowl again. Max forgave Lily and they continued to play together happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry and wanted a snack. He asked his mom if he could have a gift, but his mom said no. + +Suddenly, Timmy's toy car disappeared! He looked everywhere for it, but it was nowhere to be found. He asked his mom where it went, but she didn't know either. + +Timmy's mom told him that maybe someone took it by mistake and it would come back soon. Timmy was sad because he loved his toy car. + +Later that day, Timmy's dad came home with a surprise gift for him. It was a new toy car! Timmy was so happy and forgot all about his old one that disappeared. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a green doll that she loved to play with. The doll had a pretty dress and curly hair. + +One day, Lily was feeling very tired. She decided to relax on her bed with her doll. She hugged her doll tightly and closed her eyes. She felt very happy and calm. + +Lily's mom came in and saw her daughter and her green doll sleeping peacefully. She smiled and whispered, "Sweet dreams, my little angel." +Once upon a time, there was a monkey who lived in a big tree. The monkey was very eager to find some bananas to eat. One day, the monkey saw a big pile of bananas lying on the ground. + +The monkey was so happy to see the bananas that he ran down from the tree to eat them. But when he got closer, he saw that there was a trap set up around the bananas. + +The monkey realized that someone had lied to him by putting the bananas there to trick him. He quickly climbed back up the tree and waited patiently for some real bananas to come his way. + +Finally, after a few days, the monkey saw a farmer walking by with a big bunch of bananas. The monkey was still eager to eat some bananas, but this time he was more careful. He waited until the farmer had left before climbing down to get the bananas. And this time, he was able to enjoy a delicious meal without any tricks or lies. +Once upon a time, a little birdie wanted to fly high in the sky. It flapped its wings and tried to fly, but it was too little. One day, a big bird came and saw the little birdie trying to fly. The big bird said, "Don't worry little one, I'll teach you how to fly." The little birdie was so happy and excited. + +The big bird showed the little birdie how to flap its wings and fly up in the sky. The little birdie was so happy that it could fly too! It felt like a superhero. But suddenly, a terrible storm came and the little birdie got scared. The big bird said, "Don't worry, I'll protect you." The big bird and the little birdie flew together and made it through the storm safely. From that day on, the little birdie knew how to fly and it was never scared again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny liked to hop around in the forest and eat carrots. One day, Benny saw a big bear. Benny didn't know that the bear was harmless, so he got scared and ran away. + +As Benny was hopping away, he realized that he had made a mistake. The bear wasn't going to hurt him. Benny felt silly for being scared of something that wasn't a threat. He decided to go back and say hello to the bear. + +When Benny got back to the bear, he saw that the bear was very friendly. They became friends and played together in the forest. Benny was happy that he realized that the bear was harmless and he didn't need to be afraid. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a red vest that he loved to wear. One day, Timmy went to play in the park and accidentally fell down. His vest got torn and was now broken. Timmy was sad. + +Timmy's mom promised to buy him a new vest. But when they returned home, they found out that their house had been broken into. Everything was gone, including Timmy's favorite toys. Timmy was sad again, and he missed his vest even more. + +Timmy and his mom had to move away and start a new life. Timmy never got his new vest, and he missed his old one very much. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a very comfortable bed that she loved to sleep in every night. One day, as she was playing outside, she saw a big, scary dog running towards her. She quickly ran into her house and shut the door, but the dog was still barking outside. + +Lily's mom came to see what was happening and saw the dog. She said, "Don't worry, Lily. I will prevent the dog from coming inside." She grabbed a sack and went outside to catch the dog. After a few minutes, she came back inside with the dog in the sack. + +Lily was very happy that her mom had prevented the dog from hurting her. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for keeping me safe." From that day on, Lily felt even more comfortable in her bed, knowing that her mom would always protect her from any danger. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her crayons and make pretty pictures. One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy and brought her favorite crayons with her. + +As she was drawing a beautiful picture of a flower, a big boy came and took her crayons away. Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. She asked the boy to please give her crayons back, but he just laughed and ran away. + +Lily went home without her crayons and felt very sad. She told her mommy what happened and her mommy was proud of her for being brave and asking for her crayons back. The next day, Lily went back to the park with her mommy and saw the big boy again. She remembered what her mommy said and asked the boy to please give her crayons back. + +The boy laughed again and ran away. Lily felt sad again, but this time she had a plan. She went home and made a big sign that said "Please don't take my crayons" and brought it to the park with her the next day. When the boy came to take her crayons again, she showed him the sign and he felt bad. He gave her crayons back and said he was sorry. Lily was happy and proud that she solved the problem. But unfortunately, as she was leaving the park, she tripped and broke all her crayons. She was sad again, but her mommy told her that she was still proud of her for being brave and standing up for herself. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lily. She loved to draw and design pretty pictures with lots of colors. One day, she went to an event at the park with her family. There were lots of other young kids there too! + +Lily was very excited to show everyone her pictures. She set up a table and put her pictures on display. Many people came to see her designs and told her how talented she was. Lily felt very happy and proud. + +At the end of the event, Lily's mom told her that she could keep all the money she made from selling her pictures. Lily couldn't believe it! She was so happy and thanked her mom for taking her to the event. From that day on, Lily continued to design and draw even more beautiful pictures. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his toy cars. He had a big row of them on his shelf, all in a line. One day, Timmy got very excited and started to scatter his toys all around the room. He was having so much fun, but he didn't realize that his mom was watching him. + +When his mom saw what he had done, she was very angry. Timmy felt ashamed because he knew he shouldn't have made such a mess. His mom told him to clean up his toys, but Timmy didn't want to. He thought it was too much work. + +So, Timmy left his toys scattered all over the room and went to bed. During the night, he heard a loud noise and woke up. He saw that his toys had fallen off the shelf and were scattered all over the floor. Timmy was scared and didn't know what to do. He tried to pick them up, but it was too late. His toys were broken and he couldn't play with them anymore. Timmy felt very sad and wished he had listened to his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Max. Max loved to eat cheese. One day, Max went to the store to buy some cheese. He saw a big block of cheese that he wanted to eat. But it was too high for him to reach. + +Max saw a little girl and asked her, "Can you help me reach the cheese?" The little girl said, "Sure, it's easy!" She picked up Max and helped him reach the cheese. + +Max was so happy that he said, "Thank you! Now I can wear my cheese hat!" The little girl giggled and said, "You're welcome, Max. That's a funny hat!" Max smiled and ate his cheese happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Lily saw a big, red balloon floating in the sky. She wanted to play with it, so she ran to catch it. But the balloon was too high up in the air. + +Lily's mommy saw her trying to catch the balloon and said, "Be careful, Lily. You might poke the balloon and it will pop." Lily was sad because she really wanted to play with the balloon. + +Later that day, Lily was playing with her doll when she accidentally fell and got a big cut on her knee. Her mommy took her to the doctor who gave her a stitch to make it all better. Lily was scared at first, but her mommy held her hand and told her everything would be clear soon. + +A few days later, Lily was playing outside again when she saw the same red balloon stuck in a tree. She remembered what her mommy said about poking the balloon, so she carefully untangled it from the branches. She was so happy to finally play with the balloon and it didn't pop! Lily felt proud of herself for being so careful and remembered to always listen to her mommy's advice. +Once upon a time, there was a big castle. It was summertime and the sun was shining. The king and queen were very happy because they loved the summer. The castle was surrounded by beautiful flowers and the birds were singing. + +But one day, a big dragon came to the castle. The dragon was very mean and wanted to destroy the castle. The king and queen were very scared. They didn't know what to do. The dragon had a big, harsh roar. + +Suddenly, a brave knight came to the castle. The knight had a shiny sword and a strong shield. He fought the dragon and finally destroyed it. The king and queen were very happy and they thanked the knight for saving their castle. The summer continued to be beautiful and everyone lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to go camping. She would go with her family and they would sleep in a tent under the stars. One day, Lily's friend Timmy came to visit and he looked troubled. + +"What's wrong, Timmy?" asked Lily. + +"I'm sad because my dog ran away," replied Timmy. + +Lily knew just what to do. "Let's celebrate by going on a camping trip and looking for your dog!" she exclaimed. + +So, they packed their bags and went on a camping adventure. They searched high and low for Timmy's dog and finally found him near a river. They were so happy that they celebrated by roasting marshmallows over a campfire. From that day on, Timmy and Lily became the best of friends and went on many more camping trips together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim who loved to play in the dirt. He would dig and dig until he made a big pit. His mom would always tell him to stop because it made a messy yard, but Tim couldn't resist playing in the dirt. + +One day, Tim's mom asked him to help clean up his room. Tim didn't want to because it was always so messy. But he knew he had to help, so he started picking up his toys and putting them away. It was hard to resist playing with his toys, but he knew he had to clean up. + +After a while, Tim's room was all clean and tidy. He felt proud of himself for resisting the urge to play and for making his room look nice. His mom was happy too and gave him a big hug. From that day on, Tim tried to keep his room clean and resist making a big mess. +Once upon a time, there was a clever monkey who loved to play in the jungle. One day, he found a rope and decided to play with it. He swung from tree to tree, having so much fun. + +But then, a tiger appeared and wanted to take the rope from the monkey. The monkey refused to give it up, as he loved playing with it so much. The tiger got angry and started to chase the monkey. + +The clever monkey knew he had to think fast. He swung on the rope and jumped onto a high branch, out of the tiger's reach. The tiger eventually gave up and walked away. The monkey was happy he could keep his rope and continue playing in the jungle. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, happy family. They lived in a house with a big yard. One day, they went to the park to play. The kids ran and jumped and played games. + +Then, they saw a man who was very tall. He stood up straight and looked very strong. They asked their mom why he was so tall. She said he was just born that way. + +Later, they saw a car driving fast. The car made a lot of motion and noise. The kids thought it was very cool. + +The family went home and had dinner. They were not very wealthy, but they had love and fun together. They went to bed happy and tired from their day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to sleep under her favorite sheet. It was soft and cozy, and she felt safe under it. But one day, Lily's mom washed the sheet and it became all wrinkly and ugly. Lily didn't like it anymore. + +That night, Lily couldn't settle down to sleep. She tossed and turned, but the sheet just didn't feel right. She missed her old sheet. Suddenly, she had an idea. She remembered that her grandma had given her a special blanket that she had never used before. Maybe that could help her settle down. + +Lily ran to get the blanket and snuggled under it. It was just as soft and cozy as her old sheet. She closed her eyes and felt herself slowly starting to settle down. From that night on, Lily slept happily under her new blanket, and the ugly sheet was forgotten. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a room with a big bed and a funny lamp. One day, her mommy asked her to serve cookies to her friends who were coming over. Lily was happy to help and put the cookies on a tray. + +But then, she got bored and wanted to play with her toys. She left the tray on the floor and went to her room. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. When she went back to the living room, she saw that the cookies were all over the floor. Her mommy's friends were angry and Lily felt guilty. + +Her mommy was sad too and told Lily that she was not allowed to play with her toys anymore. Lily felt sad and went to her room, where she cried herself to sleep. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat pasta with tomato sauce. One day, her mom asked her to help decorate the house for Halloween. Lily was excited! She loved Halloween, even though some decorations were scary. + +Lily helped her mom hang up spooky ghosts and black cats. She even made a scary pumpkin face with her dad. After they finished decorating, they sat down for dinner. Lily's mom made her favorite pasta with tomato sauce. She was so happy and couldn't wait to show off their scary decorations to her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the woods near her house. One day, she found a good stick on the ground. + +Lily: "Look, mommy! This stick is so good!" + +Mommy: "Yes, it's a nice stick. But be careful not to poke anyone with it." + +Lily played with the stick for a while, pretending it was a magic wand. Suddenly, the stick disappeared! + +Lily: "Mommy, my stick disappeared! Where did it go?" + +Mommy: "I'm not sure, sweetie. Maybe it's hiding in the leaves. Let's look for it together." + +Lily and her mommy searched and searched, but they couldn't find the stick. Finally, they gave up and went home. But Lily was still sad about her good stick disappearing. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to dance and would always move her body to the music. One day, she hurt her waist while dancing and had to go to the doctor. The doctor put a bandage around her waist to help it feel better. + +Lily was sad because she couldn't dance anymore. But then, she met a deaf boy named Max. Max couldn't hear the music, but he loved to dance too. Lily used sign language to talk to Max and they became friends. They danced together and had so much fun! + +Lily realized that even though she couldn't hear the music like Max, she could still feel it in her heart. From that day on, Lily and Max danced together every day and they never stopped having fun! +Once upon a time, a boy named Timmy loved to watch the big train go by his house every day. One day, he saw that the train was very dirty and had lots of mud on it. Timmy wanted to help clean the train, so he got his bucket and sponge and went to the train station. + +When he got there, the train driver saw him and asked if he could help clean the train. Timmy was so happy! He started to clean the train with his sponge and soap. The mud was very mild, so it was easy to clean. + +After a while, the train was all clean and shiny. The driver was so happy that he let Timmy ride on the train for free! Timmy was so excited to ride on the clean train and see all the sights from the window. From that day on, Timmy always helped clean the train whenever he saw it was dirty. +Once upon a time, there was a kind farmer named Tom. He loved to grow vegetables in his garden. One day, he found a humble carrot that was too small to sell at the market. Instead of throwing it away, he decided to bake it in the oven. + +Tom washed the vegetable and put it in the oven. He waited patiently until it was ready. When he took it out, it smelled delicious! He cut it into small pieces and shared it with his animal friends. They all loved the tasty carrot. + +From that day on, Tom always looked for humble vegetables that nobody wanted. He knew that he could bake them and make something special. His animal friends were always happy to help him eat the yummy treats. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. It was very hot outside, and Lily's mommy told her to be careful not to get too hot. + +Lily was having so much fun on the swings, but then a mean boy came and took her swing. Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. She went to her mommy and told her what happened. Her mommy told her to be brave and that they would find another swing. + +Lily and her mommy walked around the park and finally found an empty swing. Lily was happy again and swung as high as she could. She was careful not to get too hot in the heat of the sun. She was happy that her mommy helped her find a new swing to play on. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to chew gum, but his mom only gave him a little piece each day. One day, Timmy saw a big pack of gum at the store. He asked his mom if he could have it, but she said it wasn't available. + +Timmy was sad, but he didn't give up. He saved his money and waited patiently. Finally, the day came when the big pack of gum was available. Timmy was so excited! He opened the pack and started chewing gum all day long. + +But soon, Timmy started feeling sick. His tummy hurt and he couldn't eat anything else. His mom took him to the doctor, who said Timmy had eaten too much gum. Timmy learned that sometimes, things that seem great aren't always good for us. It's important to listen to our parents and be patient. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside on the grassy lawn. One day, she accidentally stepped on a sharp rock and hurt her foot. It was very painful and she started to cry. + +Her mom heard her crying and came outside to see what happened. She saw Lily's foot bleeding and quickly took her inside to clean the wound. Lily felt much better after her mom helped her. + +"Thank you, mommy," Lily said with a smile. Her mom gave her a hug and told her to be careful next time. From then on, Lily was more careful when she played on the harsh lawn. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went for a walk in the forest. She loved to wander around and see all the pretty flowers and trees. Suddenly, she heard a beautiful song. It was coming from a bird sitting on a tree branch. + +Lily stopped and listened to the fine melody. She was so happy to hear it. She said, "Hello Mr. Bird, you sing so well. Can you teach me how to sing like you?" The bird replied, "Of course, but you have to practice every day." + +So, Lily went home and practiced singing every day. She didn't give up, even when she made mistakes. Finally, she sang a fine song just like the bird. She was so happy and proud of herself. + +The moral of the story is that if you practice and don't give up, you can do anything you want to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her pretty scarf everywhere she went. One day, Lily went to the park to play. While she was playing, she saw a dog who was shaking his fur. It made her laugh! + +Suddenly, Lily's scarf fell on the ground and got very dirty. She picked it up and saw that it was covered in disgusting mud. She didn't want to wear it anymore because it was too dirty. So, Lily went home and asked her mommy to wash it. + +After her mommy washed the scarf, it was clean and smelled nice again. Lily was happy to wear it once more. She went back to the park and played with her friends. She saw the dog shaking again, but this time she made sure to hold onto her scarf tightly so it wouldn't fall off again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very happy because it was summer and she loved playing outside. One day, she saw her friend Jack and ran up to him. "Hi Jack!" she said. "Do you want to play with me?" + +Jack smiled and said, "Yes, I do! I have a gifted toy to show you!" Lily was very excited to see the toy. Jack showed her a teddy bear and said, "This is my favorite toy. It always makes me feel better when I'm sad." + +Lily hugged Jack and said, "That's so nice! I love hugs too." They played together all day and had lots of fun. When it was time to go home, Lily said, "Thank you for playing with me, Jack. I had a great time!" Jack smiled and said, "Me too. Let's play again soon!" And they hugged each other before saying goodbye. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to help his mommy in the kitchen. One day, his mommy was baking cookies in the oven. Timmy wanted to see the cookies, so he stood on a chair to look inside the oven. + +Suddenly, the oven door opened and a big unknown monster came out! Timmy was scared and shouted, "Mommy, help!" But it was too late. The monster grabbed Timmy and took him away. + +Timmy's mommy was very sad and cried a lot. She wished Timmy had never stood on the chair to look inside the oven. From that day on, she always made sure to keep Timmy safe and close by her side. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was playing in the park when she saw a weird-looking cop. She went up to him and said, "Hi Mr. Cop, what are you doing here?" + +The cop replied, "I am here to remove the broken glass from the ground. It's not safe for children to play around it." + +Lily nodded and said, "That's a good idea. Thank you, Mr. Cop." + +The cop smiled and said, "No problem, little one. It's my job to keep everyone safe." + +Lily continued playing in the park, feeling happy that the cop was doing his job. She knew that she could always count on him to keep her and her friends safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the garden and chase butterflies. One day, she saw a beautiful butterfly and tried to catch it. But she stumbled and fell down. + +"Are you okay?" asked her mommy. + +"I'm okay, but I'm hungry," replied Lily. + +"Let's go inside and have some lunch," said her mommy. + +As they walked inside, Lily saw a butterfly on the window. "Look mommy, a butterfly!" she exclaimed. + +"That's a pretty butterfly," said her mommy. "Let's eat our lunch and watch it together." +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily had a toy car. She loved to play with it all day long. One day, she went to her friend's house to play. Her friend also had a toy car, but it was broken and couldn't move. + +Lily said, "Let's play with my car. It's reliable and can move really fast!" + +Her friend was happy to play with Lily's car. They played quietly so they wouldn't wake up her friend's baby sister. They had so much fun racing their cars around the room. + +After a while, Lily's mom came to pick her up. She said, "Lily, it's time to go home now." + +Lily said goodbye to her friend and gave her a big hug. She was happy that she had a reliable toy car to play with and that she had a fun day with her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy loved to play in the woods with his friends. One day, they were playing hide and seek when they heard a loud noise. + +"What was that?" asked Teddy's friend, Bunny. + +"I don't know," replied Teddy. "Let's go check it out!" + +As they got closer, they saw a big, wild cat. The cat looked angry and was getting ready to strike. + +"We have to be careful," said Teddy. "Let's rub our tummies and think of a plan." + +The friends rubbed their tummies and came up with a plan. They ran around the cat and made loud noises until it got scared and ran away. + +"Wow, that was close!" said Bunny. + +"Yeah, but we did it!" said Teddy. "Now let's go play some more." + +And so, Teddy and his friends continued to play in the woods, happy and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved eating cereal for breakfast. Every morning, she would ask her mom for a bowl of her favorite cereal. + +One day, Lily's mom brought home a new box of cereal. Lily was so happy to try it. She opened the box and poured the cereal into her bowl. Suddenly, she noticed something strange. The cereal was stuck together in big clumps. + +Lily's mom explained that sometimes cereal gets stuck together in the box. She showed Lily how to release the clumps by gently shaking the box. Lily tried it and the cereal became loose and crunchy again. She was so happy to enjoy her breakfast. From that day on, Lily knew how to fix clumpy cereal and always had a happy breakfast. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved playing soccer. He wanted to go to the stadium to watch a game but he couldn't find the key to unlock the gate. He asked his mom where the key was but she didn't know. + +Timmy was persistent and didn't give up. He searched and searched until he found the key under his bed. He was so happy and ran to the stadium. + +When he got there, he saw that the gate was already open. He went inside and saw a man taking things from the locker room. Timmy was scared and asked the man what he was doing. The man said he was stealing but Timmy told him it was wrong and he should stop. + +The man listened to Timmy and put everything back. Timmy felt proud of himself for being brave and doing the right thing. He watched the game and had a great time. From then on, he always made sure to keep the key safe. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved animals and he had a pet parrot. The parrot's name was Polly and she was very colorful. One day, Timmy noticed that Polly was acting strange. She was not talking or singing like she usually does. Timmy was worried about Polly, so he decided to examine her. + +Timmy looked at Polly's feathers and noticed that they were not as shiny as they usually are. He also noticed that Polly was not eating her favorite food. Timmy knew something was wrong. He took Polly to the vet and the vet examined her too. The vet said that Polly was just feeling a little sick and gave her some medicine. After a few days, Polly was back to her happy and talkative self. Timmy was very happy and relieved that his pet parrot was feeling better. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved playing with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he invited his friend Billy over to play with him. They had so much fun racing their cars and trucks on the floor. + +But then, Timmy noticed that one of his favorite cars was missing. He looked everywhere but couldn't find it. He was sad and didn't know what to do. That's when Billy remembered he had a useful magnet in his pocket. They used the magnet to search for the missing car and finally found it stuck under the couch. + +Timmy was so happy and grateful to Billy for helping him find his car. They continued playing and having fun together. From that day on, Timmy always made sure to invite Billy over to play with him because he was such a good friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. One day, Timmy wanted to play outside in the snow. He put on his warm coat and boots and went outside. But when he got there, he saw that his sled was closed in the garage. + +Timmy felt anxious because he really wanted to go sledding. He went to the garage and tried to open the door, but it was stuck. He pulled and pulled, but it wouldn't budge. Timmy didn't know what to do. + +Then, his dad came outside and saw Timmy struggling. He asked what was wrong and Timmy told him about the sled. His dad went to the garage and opened the door easily. Timmy was so happy! He grabbed his sled and went down the hill, laughing and having fun in the snow. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to feed the pigeons in the park. He would go every day with a bag of bread and throw it to the birds. One day, he saw a man who was not happy with him feeding the pigeons. The man said that it was not good for the birds and that Timmy should stop. Timmy felt guilty and sad. + +The next day, Timmy went to the park again, but this time he did not bring any bread. He just wanted to see the pigeons. When he got there, he saw that the pigeons were still there, but they looked sad and hungry. Timmy knew that he had to do something. He went home and asked his mom for some birdseed. + +He went back to the park and started to feed the pigeons with the birdseed. They were so happy and started to fly around him. Timmy felt happy too. When he finished feeding them, he said goodbye to the pigeons and went home. From that day on, Timmy always brought birdseed to the park and the pigeons were always happy to see him. +Once upon a time, a lazy cat was sleeping in the sun. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. It was a big vehicle coming down the street. The cat got scared and started to panic. She ran and hid under a bush. + +The vehicle stopped in front of the cat's house. It was a big truck with lots of boxes inside. The cat peeked out from under the bush and saw the people taking the boxes out of the vehicle. She felt safe again. + +After a while, the cat got bored of hiding and came out to see what was happening. She saw that the people were moving things into her house. She was happy that she didn't have to do any work. She went back to her lazy nap in the sun. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and singing songs. One night, Lily had a bad dream. It was a scary nightmare! She woke up feeling scared and sad. + +But then, her mommy came in and gave her a big hug. She told Lily that everything was okay and that she would clean away the bad dreams. Lily felt better knowing her mommy was there to help her. + +The next morning, Lily woke up feeling cheerful and happy again. She knew that even if she had a bad dream, her mommy would always be there to clean it away and make her feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but her favorite toy was her teddy bear. One day, Lily was playing with her teddy bear when she accidentally dropped it. Her heart sank as she saw her teddy bear on the ground. + +Lily tried to pick up her teddy bear, but it was too heavy for her. She started to cry because she thought her teddy bear was broken. Her mom saw her crying and asked her what happened. Lily told her mom that she dropped her teddy bear and it was broken. + +Her mom picked up the teddy bear and showed Lily that it was not broken, just a little boring. She suggested that they could make it more interesting by adding some decorations. Lily was so happy that her teddy bear was not broken and they spent the rest of the day decorating it together. From then on, Lily was more careful when playing with her toys. +Once upon a time, there was a kangaroo named Joey. Joey loved to jump and play all day long. One day, Joey met a little bird named Tweety. Tweety said to Joey, "I am sad because the tree where I live is getting smaller and smaller." Joey asked, "Why is that happening?" Tweety replied, "People are cutting down trees to build houses and roads." + +Joey thought for a moment and said, "We need to help the trees increase in number. Let's plant new trees!" Tweety was happy and said, "That's a great idea!" So, Joey and Tweety started planting new trees. They watered them every day and took care of them. Soon, the trees started to grow bigger and bigger. + +One day, when Joey and Tweety were playing under the shade of the trees, Tweety said, "I am so happy that we helped the trees increase in number. Now, we have more homes for animals like us." Joey smiled and said, "Yes, and we also made the world a better place. It's always better to help others than to be bitter." And that was the moral of their story. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car that he loved to play with every day. One day, Timmy was playing with his car when he saw a big puddle in the street. He wanted to drive his car through the puddle, but he knew that would make it all dirty. + +Timmy's mom saw him looking at the puddle and said, "Timmy, you don't want to drive your car through the puddle because it will get dirty. Let's prevent that by driving your car on the sidewalk instead." Timmy listened to his mom and drove his car on the sidewalk. + +Timmy loved playing with his car so much that he would turn it over and over again. But sometimes, the wheels would fall off and the car wouldn't work anymore. Timmy's dad knew how much Timmy loved his car, so he bought him a new one that was very dependable. Now Timmy could play with his car all day long without worrying about it breaking. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to skip and play outside. One day, she saw a big dog and wanted to pet him. But the dog growled at her and she got scared. + +Lily went home and told her mommy about the rude dog. "That dog was very mean to me," she said. "I don't want to get into trouble with him." + +"Don't worry, Lily," her mommy said. "We won't go near that dog again. Let's go inside and have some cookies." + +Lily smiled and followed her mommy inside. She was happy to be safe and loved the cookies her mommy made. From then on, she skipped and played in her own yard and never got into trouble with that rude dog again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play with his toy gun. One day, he went outside to play and saw a bird on a string. The bird was very pretty and Timmy wanted to play with it. + +"Can I play with your bird?" Timmy asked the girl who was holding the string. + +"Sure, but be careful. My bird is very fragile," the girl said. + +Timmy was very clumsy and accidentally shot his toy gun at the bird. The bird flew away, and Timmy felt very bad. + +"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to shoot your bird," Timmy said. + +"It's okay. I forgive you," the girl said. + +From that day on, Timmy learned to be more careful with his toys and to always ask permission before playing with someone else's things. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved his red sweater very much. He wore it every day, even when it was hot outside. One day, Timmy spilled juice on his sweater and it got very dirty. He was ashamed because he loved his sweater so much. + +Timmy's mommy saw that he was sad and asked him what was wrong. Timmy showed her his dirty sweater and started crying. His mommy hugged him and said that it was okay, they could clean it. But Timmy was still sad. + +That night, Timmy prayed to God to help him feel better about his sweater. The next morning, he woke up to find that his sweater was magically clean again! Timmy was so happy and thanked God for helping him. From then on, Timmy wore his red sweater with pride and never spilled juice on it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her markers and ink. One day, she was drawing so much that she got very dizzy. She had to sit down and take a break. + +As she sat there, she noticed there was only a little bit of ink left in her marker. She tried to draw with it, but it was too dry. She knew she had to go get more ink. + +Lily got up and walked to her art supplies. She found a new bottle of ink and filled up her marker. She felt much better now that she had more ink. She went back to drawing and remained happy for the rest of the day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little spider named Spidey. Spidey lived in a big house with lots of rooms. One day, Spidey made a cobweb in the corner of the living room. It was very big and very sticky. + +One day, a little girl named Lily came to visit the house. When she saw the cobweb, she laughed and said, "Spidey, that's a funny cobweb!" Spidey was happy that Lily liked his cobweb. + +Spidey wanted to make something special for Lily to show her how much he liked her. He thought and thought and finally came up with an original idea. He made a tiny cobweb necklace for Lily. When Lily saw the necklace, she laughed and said, "Spidey, that's the best present ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat pastries, especially chocolate ones. One day, her mom baked a big chocolate pastry for her. + +Lily was so happy and took a big bite, but the pastry was bad. "Mommy, this pastry tastes bad," Lily said. "Let me try it," her mom said. She took a bite and agreed that it was bad. + +They decided to split the pastry in half and throw it away. "Don't worry, Lily. I'll bake you a new pastry tomorrow," her mom said. Lily smiled and went to play with her toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to drink juice from her favorite cup. One day, she couldn't find her cup anywhere. She looked and looked, but it was nowhere to be found. + +Lily asked her mom, "Mommy, where is my cup? I can't find it." Her mom replied, "I don't know, Lily. Maybe you left it somewhere." + +Lily thought hard and remembered that she had seen her little brother playing with a cup that looked like hers. She went to her brother and asked him, "Did you take my cup? That's not nice to steal from me." Her brother looked guilty and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I just really liked your cup. I promise to be a reliable brother and not steal from you again." + +Lily forgave her brother and they hugged. From that day on, they shared the cup and took turns using it. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a diary where she wrote all her secrets. Her diary was very important to her because it was reliable and kept her secrets safe. + +One day, Lily lost her diary. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. She started to weep because she was worried someone would read her secrets. Her mom saw her crying and asked what was wrong. Lily told her about her lost diary. + +Her mom promised to help her find it. They looked all over the house and finally found it under the couch. Lily was so happy and hugged her mom. She was glad that her reliable diary was back in her hands. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a village with her family. One day, Lily decided to go for a walk. She wandered through the streets of the village, looking at all the houses and trees. + +As she walked, the sky started to get dark. Lily started to feel scared. She didn't want to be alone in the dark. But then she saw a light up ahead. She ran towards it and found a kind old lady who invited her inside. + +The old lady gave Lily some warm milk and cookies. They talked and laughed until Lily's parents came looking for her. From that day on, Lily knew that even in the dark, there is always someone to help you. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady who lived in a big house. She loved to drink tea from her favorite cup. One day, a little girl came to visit her. The old lady asked, "Would you like to have some tea with me?" The little girl said, "Yes, please!" + +The old lady went to the kitchen to make some tea. She added some sugar to the tea and poured it into two cups. The little girl said, "This cup is so pretty!" The old lady smiled and said, "It's my favorite cup. I've had it for a long time." + +They both drank their tea and had a nice chat. The little girl said, "Thank you for the tea. I had a great time." The old lady replied, "I had a great time too. You're welcome to come back anytime." + +And so, the little girl left the old lady's house with a happy heart and a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wander around her backyard and explore. One day, she saw a butterfly and followed it as it flew from flower to flower. She wandered so far that she couldn't see her house anymore. + +Suddenly, she realized that her shoe buckle was uncomfortable and hurting her foot. She sat down on a rock and tried to fix it, but it wouldn't stay in place. She felt sad and scared because she didn't know how to get back home with her uncomfortable shoe. + +But then, she saw her dog running towards her. He had been looking for her and found her just in time. She felt happy and relieved as her dog led her back home. From then on, she made sure her shoe buckle was always comfortable before wandering too far away. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she came inside with dirty hands and feet. Her mom said, "Lily, it's time to bathe before dinner." Lily grumbled, but she knew she had to clean up. + +While Lily was in the bath, her mom printed out a picture of a wise owl. Lily asked, "Mommy, what does 'wise' mean?" Her mom explained that it meant someone who is very smart and makes good choices. + +Later that night, Lily's mom read her a story about a wise owl who helped his friends. Lily thought about how she could be like the wise owl and help her friends too. The next day, she saw her friend struggling with a difficult puzzle. Remembering the story, Lily offered to help her friend and they solved the puzzle together. + +From then on, Lily tried to be wise like the owl and help her friends whenever she could. She realized that being kind and helpful was the best way to make new friends and be happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to walk around her neighborhood. One day, she found a shiny mint on the ground and picked it up. She thought it looked yummy and put it in her mouth. + +Suddenly, her mom saw her and said, "Lily! That's not safe to eat. You could get sick." + +Lily felt sad and spit out the mint. She learned that not everything she finds on the ground is good to eat. Her mom gave her a hug and they continued their walk. + +Later that day, Lily saw a little boy crying on the sidewalk. She walked up to him and asked, "What's wrong?" + +The little boy said, "I lost my toy car and I can't find it." + +Lily remembered what her mom said about being safe and not eating things off the ground. She looked down and saw the toy car. She picked it up and gave it to the little boy. + +The little boy was so happy and said, "Thank you, Lily! You're my hero!" + +Lily felt proud and happy that she helped someone in need. She learned that being safe and helping others is important. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun and run around in the grass. One day, she found a shiny rock on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mommy. Her mommy said, "Be careful, Lily. That rock looks dangerous." + +Lily listened to her mommy and put the rock down. Later that day, Lily's friend came over to play. Lily showed her friend the rock and her friend said, "Wow, that's pretty!" But Lily remembered what her mommy said and told her friend it was dangerous. + +The next day, Lily received a present in the mail from her grandma. It was a toy that could point to things far away. Lily was so happy and played with it all day. She pointed it at the birds in the sky and at the flowers in the garden. Lily loved her new toy and was glad she didn't get hurt by the dangerous rock. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and draw pictures with her crayons. One day, her mommy gave her a big box to unpack. "What's inside?" asked Lily. "It's a surprise," said Mommy with a smile. + +Lily quickly tore open the box and found a message inside. "What does it say?" asked Lily. "We have a surprise for you," read Mommy. "We're going to the zoo today!" + +Lily was so excited to see all the animals at the zoo. She packed her favorite toys and snacks in her backpack and they headed out. When they arrived, Lily saw a big sign that said "Pony Rides". "Can we go on a pony ride?" asked Lily. "Of course!" said Mommy. + +After they rode the ponies, they saw a big elephant. "Wow, he's so big!" said Lily. "I know," said Mommy. "But remember, we have to be gentle with the animals." Lily nodded and they continued to explore the zoo. As they walked back to the car, Lily said, "This was the best surprise ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One night, Lily couldn't sleep. She was feeling grumpy because she wanted to sleep but couldn't. + +Lily's mommy came into her room and asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" + +"I can't sleep, mommy," replied Lily. + +Mommy sat down on the bed and said, "Sometimes it's hard to sleep at night. But you know what? When you close your eyes and take deep breaths, you'll start to feel sleepy." + +Lily tried what her mommy said and soon realized that she was starting to feel sleepy. She closed her eyes and drifted off to sleep. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a baby. The baby was very small and new. The baby was also very restless. The baby couldn't sleep and cried a lot. + +One day, the baby's mommy picked the baby up and started to rock the baby. The mommy rocked the baby back and forth, back and forth. The baby started to feel better and stopped crying. + +From that day on, whenever the baby was restless, the mommy would rock the baby. The baby would feel better and fall asleep. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, heavy rock. It was so heavy that no one could move it. One day, a little girl came along and asked the rock, "Please, can you move?" The rock didn't move. + +The little girl decided to try to spell a magic word to make the rock move. She spelled out "A-B-R-A-C-A-D-A-B-R-A" but the rock still didn't move. The little girl was sad. + +Suddenly, a group of ants came along and saw the little girl struggling. They asked her, "Can we help?" The little girl said, "Yes, please!" Together, they all pushed and pulled the big, heavy rock until it finally moved. The little girl was so happy and thanked the ants for their help. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to collect shiny gems. One day, she found a beautiful gem in the park. She was so happy and showed it to her mom. + +"Look, Mommy! I found a gem!" Lily exclaimed. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Wow, that's so pretty! Where did you find it?" + +"In the park," Lily replied. + +Suddenly, a gust of wind blew and Lily's skirt flew up, showing her underwear. She felt embarrassed and quickly zipped up her skirt. Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, sweetie. Everyone makes mistakes sometimes." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her friends, but sometimes she didn't behave very nicely. She would take toys away from her friends or yell at them when she didn't get her way. + +One day, Lily's mother bought her some makeup to play with. Lily was so excited to try it on and show her friends. But when she went outside to play, her friends didn't want to play with her anymore. They said she looked scary with all the makeup on. + +Lily was sad and didn't understand why her friends didn't want to play with her. Her mother explained that it's important to behave nicely and not hurt other people's feelings. She told Lily that being kind and friendly is a brilliant way to make friends. + +From that day on, Lily tried her best to behave nicely and be a good friend. She learned that makeup is just for fun and not as important as being kind to others. Her friends forgave her and they all played together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went outside to look for pretty flowers. She walked around and saw lots of red and blue flowers, but she really wanted to find a yellow one. + +Lily saw a boy named Jack and asked, "Have you seen a yellow flower?" Jack said, "Yes, I collected one earlier. I can give it to you." Lily was very happy and said, "Thank you, Jack! You are so nice." + +Lily took the yellow flower home and showed it to her mom. Her mom said, "Wow, that flower is so beautiful! You did a great job finding it, Lily." Lily smiled and felt very proud of herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the museum with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to a museum that was very cheap, and Lily was very happy. + +As they walked around the museum, they saw many things like paintings, statues, and ancient things. Lily liked the paintings the most, and she clapped her hands and said, "Mommy, Daddy, look! I like this one! Let's applaud for it!" + +Her parents smiled and clapped too. They were happy that Lily liked the museum so much. As they left, Lily said to her parents, "Can we come back to this museum again? I like it a lot!" Her parents said yes, and they all went home with happy hearts. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up and wear her favorite costume, a pink princess dress. One day, Lily and her friend, Timmy, decided to play a game of hide-and-seek. Lily hid behind a big tree, but suddenly the ground began to tremble! + +Lily was scared and called out to Timmy, "What's happening? Why is the ground shaking?" Timmy replied, "Don't worry, it's just an earthquake. We need to stay still and wait for it to stop." + +After the earthquake stopped, they realized that the ground was dry and cracked. Lily said, "Wow, the earthquake made the ground look different. It's not wet anymore." Timmy agreed and said, "Yeah, now we can play without getting muddy." + +Lily and Timmy continued to play dress-up and have fun, but they never forgot the day the ground trembled and their costumes stayed dry. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his chubby teddy bear, Mr. Snuggles. One day, Timmy's mommy gave him a soft blanket to play with too. Timmy was so happy! + +Timmy and Mr. Snuggles played with the blanket all day long. They pretended it was a fort and crawled underneath it. They also used it to cover themselves up and take naps. + +Later that night, Timmy was sleeping with Mr. Snuggles and the blanket when he woke up to a loud noise. He saw that the blanket had caught on fire from his nightlight. Timmy quickly woke up his mommy, but it was too late. The blanket and Mr. Snuggles were gone. + +Timmy was very sad and missed his chubby teddy bear and his favorite blanket. His mommy hugged him tightly and promised to buy him a new blanket and teddy bear the next day. Even though Timmy was sad, he learned that safety is important and to never play with fire. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her new pink dress with a zip on the back. One day, Lily went to a picnic with her family. She ate lots of jelly and played with her friends. But when it was time to go home, Lily's zip got stuck and her dress was broken. + +Lily cried and cried, but her parents couldn't fix the zip. They had to walk home with her dress wide open. When they got home, Lily's big brother laughed at her and made fun of her broken dress. Lily felt sad and embarrassed. She didn't want to wear the dress anymore. + +The next day, Lily's mom threw the dress away. Lily was very upset. She loved that dress, even though it was broken. She wished she could wear it again. But it was too late. The dress was gone and Lily was left with a broken heart. +Once upon a time, there was a chicken named Clucky. Clucky was a happy chicken who loved to stand in the sun and peck at the ground for food. One day, Clucky met a fox who was ignorant and mean. + +"Hello, little chicken," said the fox. "Why don't you come with me and I'll show you some yummy food?" + +Clucky, being friendly, followed the fox. But the fox had other plans. He wanted to eat Clucky for dinner! + +Clucky tried to run away, but the fox was too fast. Clucky was caught and eaten by the ignorant fox. The other chickens were sad and missed Clucky very much. They learned to be careful of strangers and to always stand up for themselves. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the bath and splash water everywhere. But one day, when she turned on the faucet, the water didn't come out. Lily tried and tried, but the faucet wouldn't work. + +Lily started to worry because she couldn't take a bath. She asked her mom to help fix the faucet, but her mom didn't know how. Lily's dad came home and saw that she was upset. He told her to stay calm and that he would fix it. + +Lily watched as her dad fixed the faucet, and soon water started to flow out again. She was so happy that she could take a bath again. Lily learned that sometimes things can go wrong, but there's always someone who can help fix it. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy went on a walk with his mommy. They saw a big sausage in a store window and Timmy wanted it so much. "Mommy, can we buy the sausage?" Timmy asked his mommy. "No, Timmy. We already have food at home," his mommy replied. + +As they walked, they saw a distant park and Timmy wanted to go there. "Mommy, can we go to the park?" Timmy asked his mommy. "Sure, Timmy. But we have to be careful when we cross the street," his mommy said. + +As they crossed the street, a car didn't yield and hit Timmy and his mommy. They were hurt and had to go to the hospital. Timmy cried and cried because he didn't get the sausage and couldn't go to the park. The bad ending made Timmy very sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to wear her favorite pink blouse. One day, she went outside to play with her friends and accidentally spilled juice on her blouse. She was sad because she knew her mom would be upset. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, saw that she was upset and asked her what was wrong. Lily told him what happened and said, "I'm going to suffer because my blouse is ruined." Timmy said, "Don't worry, Lily. It's just a blouse. We can wash it and make it fine again." + +Lily was happy that Timmy was so kind and helpful. They went inside and washed the blouse together. When it was done, it looked as good as new. Lily was so grateful to Timmy for helping her and they continued to play together happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her teddy bear. One day, Lily's mommy told her they were going to the store to buy some things. + +At the store, Lily saw a shiny pink toy that she really wanted. But her mommy said they didn't have enough money to buy it. Lily was sad, but her mommy told her that the teddy bear she already had was very special and had a lot of value. + +Lily realized her mommy was right and decided to keep playing with her teddy bear. She even gave it a big hug and whispered, "You are the best toy, and I love you so much." When they left the store, Lily felt happy again because she knew the point was not to have the most toys, but to have the ones that made her happy and were special to her. + +As they walked home, the world seemed quiet and peaceful. Lily held her mommy's hand and felt grateful for all the love and joy in her life. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, she saw her neighbor, Mrs. Smith, putting up decorations for a party. Lily asked, "What's the party for?" + +"It's for my granddaughter's birthday. I wonder if it will be successful," replied Mrs. Smith. + +Lily wanted to help make the party successful, so she asked if she could help decorate. Mrs. Smith was happy to have the little girl's help. They worked together and the party looked beautiful. + +When the party started, Lily saw all the happy children playing games and eating cake. Mrs. Smith said, "Thanks for helping me, Lily. The party was a success because of you." + +Lily smiled and felt happy that she could help make the party successful. She went home feeling proud of herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little seed. The seed was buried in the ground, waiting for something to happen. One day, the sun shone down and the rain fell from the sky. The little seed started to grow and grow until it became a big plant with lots of green leaves. + +One day, the plant started to bloom. It grew lots of pretty flowers in different colors. The bees and butterflies came to visit the flowers and help them make new seeds. After a while, the flowers went away and little peaches started to grow on the plant. + +The peaches were new and shiny. They were soft and sweet when you ate them. Everyone loved the peaches and wanted to eat them all. The little seed was happy because it had become something big and beautiful that everyone loved. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the gym with his mommy. They would play on the swings and slide down the slide. Timmy liked to run around and pretend he was a superhero. + +One day, Timmy and his mommy saw a big, scary man at the gym. He didn't smile or play like the other people. He just sat on a bench and looked sad. Timmy's mommy told him to be careful and not talk to strangers. + +Later that day, Timmy saw the big, scary man lying on the ground. He wasn't moving and his eyes were closed. Timmy's mommy said he was dead. Timmy remembered the man's sad face and he felt very sad too. He nodded his head and knew he would always be careful at the gym. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Bun. Bun was very foolish and always did silly things. One day, Bun saw a big carrot on a table. Bun wanted to eat the carrot, but it was too high. + +Bun asked his friend, a squirrel, "Can you help me get the carrot?" The squirrel said, "Sure, I can display my jumping skills and get the carrot for you." + +The squirrel jumped on the table and got the carrot for Bun. Bun was very happy and said, "Thank you, my friend. You are very kind." + +From that day on, Bun learned not to be foolish and to ask for help when he needed it. The squirrel was happy to help his friend and display his jumping skills. They both lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom asked her to put the dirty dishes in the dishwasher. Lily was happy to help. + +While Lily was putting the dishes in the dishwasher, she noticed that it was starting to rain outside. She ran to the window and said, "Mommy, it's raining! Can we have soup for dinner? Soup is tasty when it's raining outside." + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's a great idea, Lily! Let's make some soup for dinner." So they made some tasty soup and sat down to eat. As they ate, they listened to the rain outside and talked about all the fun things they could do on a rainy day. + +Later that night, Lily went to bed and listened to the rain tapping on her window. She smiled and thought about how much fun she had helping her mom in the kitchen and how tasty the soup was. She knew that even on a rainy day, there was always something fun to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the big field near her house. One day, she saw a big pile of hay. It looked very interesting to her. + +Lily ran over to the hay and started to climb on it. "Be careful, Lily!" her mom called out. "You might fall!" + +But Lily didn't listen. She kept climbing higher and higher until she reached the top. "Look, Mommy!" she shouted. "I'm on top of the hay!" + +Suddenly, Lily lost her balance and fell off the hay. She landed on the soft grass and giggled. "That was fun!" she said. And from that day on, Lily loved to play on the hay pile in the field. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet dog named Max. Max was always hungry and would bark until Lily fed him. One day, Lily forgot to feed Max and he started to whine. + +"Max hungry," Max said. + +"Oh no, I forgot to feed you!" Lily said. + +Lily quickly got Max's food and fed him. Max was happy and wagged his tail. + +Later that day, Lily's alarm went off. She had to go to bed. + +"I don't want to go to bed," Lily said. + +"You have to go to bed, it's late," her mom said. + +"But I'm not tired," Lily said. + +"You need to sleep so you can be healthy," her mom said. + +Lily realized her mom was right and went to bed. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and explore his backyard. One day, Timmy found a tube in the grass. It was shiny and looked like it could be fun to play with. + +Timmy picked up the tube and started to play with it. He blew into it and made funny noises. But then, he realized that the tube was dangerous. It had a sharp edge that could hurt him if he wasn't careful. + +Timmy quickly put the tube down and ran to tell his mom. She hugged him and told him that he was very smart for realizing that the tube was dangerous. From then on, Timmy always looked carefully before he played with anything new. +Once upon a time, there was a kind and helpful boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends every Sunday. They would run and laugh and have so much fun together. + +One Sunday, Timmy's friend Tommy brought a toy car to play with. Timmy loved the toy car so much that he wanted to keep it. When Tommy asked for the toy car back, Timmy didn't want to give it back. He thought it would disappear if he kept it hidden. + +But the toy car didn't disappear, and Timmy felt bad for not being honest. He learned that it's always better to be truthful and share with friends. From that day on, Timmy was known as the most helpful and honest boy in the neighborhood. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys and eat candy. One day, Timmy's friend, Billy, came over to play. Billy had a big bag of candy and he offered some to Timmy. Timmy was very happy and said thank you. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom asked him if he had eaten too much candy. Timmy felt guilty and said yes. His mom told him that eating too much candy is not good for his health. Timmy promised to be more careful next time. + +The next day, Timmy woke up feeling sick. He had a stomach ache from eating too much candy. He couldn't go to school and missed his test. This made him very sad because he wanted to do well and have success. Timmy learned that sometimes, even if something seems fun, it's important to make good choices. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird loved to fly high in the sky and sing songs. One day, the bird saw a butterfly flying nearby. The bird wanted to fly with the butterfly, so it followed it. The butterfly led the bird to a tree where a spider was making a web. The bird thought the spider's web was disgusting, so it flew away. Later, the bird found a present and wanted to wrap it up for a friend. It used some paper and tape to make a pretty package. The bird felt happy to give the present to its friend. The end. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to her dad's office. She loved going there because it was full of fun things to play with. Her dad worked on his computer while Lily played with the toys. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a wild noise coming from outside the office. She ran to the window and saw a big truck with a crane. The crane started to raise a big box into the air. + +Lily's dad explained that the box was full of toys for kids who didn't have any. Lily was so happy to hear that and asked if they could go see the kids. Her dad said they could and they went to deliver the toys. The kids were so excited and Lily felt happy that she could help make them smile. +Once upon a time, there was a big fire. The fire had a lot of flames that were orange and red. The flames were very hot, but they looked amazing in the dark. + +The firefighters came to put out the fire. They used water to make the flames go away. As they put out the fire, the smoke rose up into the sky. + +After a while, the fire was gone and the firefighters went home. The people who lived nearby were happy that the fire was gone. They were amazed at how fast the firefighters could put out the fire. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the park and playing with his friends. One day, Timmy saw a big factory near the park. The factory made a lot of noise and smoke, and it was hard for Timmy and his friends to play. + +Timmy asked his friends to come with him to ask the factory to stop making so much noise and smoke. But the factory workers ignored them. Timmy felt sad and frustrated. He wanted to play in the park, but the factory made it hard. + +One day, Timmy had an amazing idea. He asked his friends to help him make signs to put up around the park. The signs said "Please stop making noise and smoke, we want to play in the park". The factory workers saw the signs and realized how their actions were affecting the children's playtime. They decided to make changes to their factory to make it quieter and cleaner. Timmy and his friends were happy and could play in the park again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the zoo with her mom and dad. They saw lots of animals like lions, monkeys, and elephants. But Lily wanted to see a rhinoceros. + +She asked her dad, "Where is the rhinoceros?" + +Her dad said, "I don't know. Let's guess where it might be." + +So they looked around and finally found the rhinoceros. But when they got closer, they smelled something bitter. + +Lily said, "Ew, what's that smell?" + +Her mom said, "I think it's the rhinoceros. They like to roll around in mud and it makes them smell bitter." + +Lily thought it was funny and said, "Silly rhinoceros!" +Once upon a time, there was a charming little squirrel named Sam. Sam loved to play with his friends in the big park. They liked to run, jump, and find nuts to eat. Sam's favorite nut was the big, brown acorn. + +One sunny day, Sam found a very big acorn under a tree. He was so happy! But, his friend Tim, the tiny mouse, wanted the acorn too. They both wanted the big acorn and didn't know what to do. Sam and Tim started to push each other to get the nut. + +Then, a wise old owl saw them and said, "Stop pushing, little ones. You can share the big acorn and be happy friends again." Sam and Tim thought about it and agreed. They stopped pushing and shared the big acorn. They played together and ate the nut under the tree. + +Sam and Tim learned that sharing is better than fighting. They became best friends and played together every day in the big park. And they always shared their nuts with each other. +One day, a boy named Tim went to a party. At the party, there was a game to pass a gift. All the kids sat in a circle. They played music and passed the gift around. + +When the music stopped, the girl holding the gift got to open it. The girl was named Sue. She opened the gift and found a toy inside. "Wow, this is fun!" said Sue. All the kids were happy for her. + +But then, Tim tripped and fell. He felt hurt. Sue saw him and came to help. She gave him the toy from the gift. "Here, this will make you feel better," she said. Tim smiled and they both played with the toy. +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk. He saw a strange shape in the sky. It seemed to be a big, round ball. Tim was very excited and wanted to catch it. + +He ran and ran, trying to be successful in catching the shape. As he ran, he met a friendly dog. The dog said, "Woof! What are you doing, Tim?" Tim told the dog, "I want to catch the big, round shape in the sky. It seems fun!" + +The dog wanted to help Tim. So, they ran together, trying to catch the shape. They had a lot of fun running and playing. In the end, they didn't catch the shape, but they were happy because they had a great day together. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a little squirrel named Sam. Sam loved to play with his friends. They would run, jump, and climb trees all day long. One day, Sam and his friends were playing near a tall tree. They saw a big, shiny nut at the top of the tree. + +Sam's friend, Tim, said, "I want to get that nut, but it's too high." Sam looked up and said, "I can do it! I have the power to climb!" So, Sam started to climb the tall tree. He went up and up, and his friends watched him from the ground. + +As Sam reached for the nut, he lost his grip and started to fall. His friends gasped and shouted, "Be careful, Sam!" Luckily, a big, soft bush was available below. Sam landed safely on the bush, and his friends ran over to help him. + +Sam was a little scared but was okay. His friends hugged him and said, "You were brave, but we need to be more careful next time." From that day on, Sam and his friends learned the importance of being careful while playing in the forest. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max had strong muscles and loved to run and play with his friends. One day, Max saw his friend, a small cat named Lily. Lily was very competitive and always wanted to win games. + +Max said to Lily, "Let's have a race!" Lily nodded and got ready to run. They both ran as fast as they could. Max used his big muscles to run very fast, but Lily was quick too. + +In the end, they both crossed the finish line at the same time. Max looked at Lily and shrugged. "We both won!" he said. Lily smiled and said, "I like to win, but it's more fun to play with friends." They both laughed and played together for the rest of the day. +One day, a big dog named Max saw a little girl named Lily. Lily wore a pretty apron with many colors. Max was very excited to play with her. He ran to Lily with a big smile. Lily saw Max and smiled back. She liked the big, happy dog. + +Max said, "Hi, I'm Max. Do you want to play with me?" Lily nodded her head and said, "Yes, I want to play with you, Max." They played catch and Lily threw a ball. Max ran fast to get the ball. He blinked his eyes because the sun was bright. + +After playing, they sat under a big tree. Max said, "I like your apron, Lily." Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Max. My mom made it for me." They were both tired but happy. Max and Lily became best friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to wander around the big park near his home. One day, he saw a group of kids playing a sport. They were kicking a ball and running. Tim wanted to join them and have fun. + +But the big kids were scary. Tim felt small and scared. He didn't know if they would let him play with them. Tim stood far away and watched them play. He wished he could be brave. + +Then, a little girl named Sue came up to Tim. She asked if he wanted to play the sport with her. Tim was happy and said yes. Together, they went to the big kids and asked if they could play too. The big kids said yes and they all played the sport. Tim and Sue had so much fun and were not scared anymore. +Once upon a time, in a jolly green forest, there lived a happy dog named Spot. Spot liked to dig holes and bury his toys in them. He had a big, wet mouth and a wagging tail. + +One sunny day, Spot went to the park with his best friend, a little boy named Tim. They played fetch with a red ball. Tim threw the ball far, and Spot ran fast to catch it with his mouth. Then, Spot decided to bury the ball in the soft brown dirt. + +Tim and Spot looked for the ball, but they could not find it. They were sad, but then they saw a little bird. The bird had the red ball in its beak. It dropped the ball, and Tim and Spot were very happy. They thanked the bird and played fetch again. +One day, a little girl named Mia went to the park to play. She saw a stranger with a big bag. The stranger had a funny hat and a big smile. Mia thought the stranger looked fun. + +The stranger opened the bag and showed Mia some sour candy. Mia loved candy, so she went closer to look. The stranger said, "If you want this candy, follow me." Mia thought about it but remembered her mom said not to go with strangers. + +Suddenly, the stranger tried to grab Mia's hand. Mia was scared and ran away fast. She looked back and saw the stranger vanish. Mia was sad because she didn't get the candy, but she knew it was better to be safe. + +The moral of the story is to never go with strangers, even if they have something you want. It's better to be safe than to be in danger. +One day, a big purple aeroplane was in the sky. It was very pretty. The aeroplane had a secret. It could talk! + +The aeroplane saw a little bird. The bird was sad. The aeroplane asked, "Why are you sad, little bird?" The bird said, "I can't find my way home." + +The aeroplane wanted to help the bird. It said, "I will reveal my secret to you. I can talk and I know where your home is." The bird was happy. They went on a trip to find the bird's home. + +At last, they found the bird's home. The bird was very happy and said, "Thank you, purple aeroplane!" The aeroplane was happy too. The bird learned that it is good to ask for help when you need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max liked to run and play in the park. One day, he saw a small bird on the ground. The bird was not moving. Max went to the bird and barked, "Are you okay, little bird?" + +The bird looked up and said, "I can't fly. I'm scared. Can you help me?" Max wanted to save the bird's life. He thought of a plan. + +Max saw a big ball in the park. He pushed the ball close to the bird. He told the bird, "Jump on the ball. I will push you home." The bird was scared but trusted Max. Max pushed the ball with the bird on it. They went through the park, past the trees, and to the bird's home. + +The bird's family was happy to see the bird. They said, "Thank you, Max, for saving our baby's life." Max felt good. He was not ignorant. He knew that helping others was important. Max and the bird became good friends, and they played together in the park every day. +One day, Cat, Dog, and Bird wanted to have a race. They were all very excited. They went to the park to start the race. The big tree was the end of the race. + +"Ready, set, go!" said Cat, and they all started to run. Dog ran very fast, but Bird could fly. Cat tried to keep up, but she was not as fast as Dog and Bird. + +As they raced, they all started to feel hungry. They saw a big red apple on the ground. Cat, Dog, and Bird stopped the race and shared the apple. They were all happy and not hungry anymore. The race was fun, but being friends was even better. +One day, a big dog and a little cat went for a walk. The dog was very excite to play with his friend. The cat had a new style with a pretty bow on her tail. They walked to the park to play. + +In the park, they saw an angry bird. The bird said, "Why are you here? This is my park!" The dog and the cat were sad. They wanted to play and have fun. + +The dog said, "We can all play together!" The angry bird thought for a moment, then said, "Okay, let's play!" They all played and had fun in the park. The bird was not angry anymore, and they all became good friends. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a powerful king. He had a big gold crown. Everybody liked the king because he was very kind. + +One day, the king got very sick. He could not play and laugh with the children. The town was very sad. They wanted the king to heal and be happy again. + +A little girl found a magic flower. She gave it to the king. The magic flower made the king heal. The king was happy and powerful again. The town was happy too. They all played and laughed together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big gray dog named Spot. Spot loved to play outside in the sun. One day, Spot saw a big puddle on the ground. He ran and jumped into the puddle. Water splashed everywhere! + +Spot's friend, a little cat named Fluffy, was sitting near the puddle. Fluffy did not like water. When the water splashed on her, she got very mad. She hissed at Spot and ran away. Spot felt sad and wanted to make Fluffy happy again. + +Spot thought about what to do. He found a soft towel and went to find Fluffy. When he found her, he gently wiped her dry with the towel. Fluffy started to feel better. Spot said, "I am sorry, Fluffy. I did not mean to make you wet." Fluffy looked at Spot and decided to forgive him. They both smiled and went to play together again, but this time, far away from the puddle. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to draw with his crayons. One day, he saw a gentle girl named Sue. Sue was sad because she did not have any crayons to draw with. + +Tim said, "Don't be sad, Sue. We can get more crayons and share them." So Tim and Sue went to the store to get new crayons. But they did not have enough money to buy them. They were both sad. + +Then, a kind old man saw them and said, "Why are you sad?" Tim and Sue told him about the crayons. The old man gave them the money to buy the crayons. Tim and Sue were very happy. They learned that sharing and helping others can make everyone happy. +Once upon a time, in a big garden, there lived a little girl named Poppy. She loved to decorate her room with flowers. Every day, she would pick the most beautiful flowers she could find and put them in her room. + +One day, Poppy was looking for flowers, but there were none available. She walked around the garden and saw a little bird. Poppy asked the bird, "Have you seen any flowers that I can use to decorate my room?" + +The little bird replied, "Yes, I know where to find some flowers. Follow me!" So, Poppy followed the bird. They flew and walked to a secret part of the garden where there were many colorful flowers. + +Poppy was so happy. She thanked the little bird and picked some flowers. Then, she went back home to decorate her room. Her room looked very pretty with all the flowers. Poppy and the little bird became good friends and played together in the garden every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue had a pretty dress. She loved to play outside with her dog, Max. + +One day, Sue lost her tooth while eating an apple. She looked for her tooth on the ground. Max helped her look too. Sue found her tooth and showed it to Max. "Look, Max! I found my tooth!" Max wagged his tail. + +Sue and Max were tired from playing. They went inside to rest. Sue put her tooth under her pillow. When she woke up, she found a shiny coin. Sue and Max were happy and played outside again. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park. He saw a dog with a long chain. The dog was big and brown. Tim stared at the dog because he liked it. The dog stared back at Tim and wagged its tail. + +Tim said, "Hi, dog! Do you want to play?" The dog barked and jumped. Tim laughed and ran around with the dog. They played together for a long time. Tim was very happy. + +After playing, Tim and the dog were tired. They sat under a tree. Tim found a sour apple on the ground. He gave the apple to the dog. The dog ate it and made a funny face. Tim laughed and said, "Silly dog, that apple was sour!" They both had a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a toy bear named Bubby. Bubby was not new, but he was very loved. Bubby had a big hole in his tummy. His little girl, Sarah, was sad. She wanted to help Bubby feel better. + +Sarah's mom said, "We can do an operation to fix Bubby." Sarah did not know what an operation was, but she wanted to help. So, they got a needle and thread. Sarah's mom showed her how to sew Bubby's hole closed. + +The operation seemed easy. Sarah and her mom worked together to fix Bubby's tummy. When they were done, Bubby looked new again. Sarah was happy, and she gave Bubby a big hug. Now, Bubby and Sarah can play and have fun together. +Once upon a time, in a small cabin, there lived a boy named Tim. Tim was an eager boy who loved to play with his toys. One day, Tim found a big sack in his room. He was very excited to see what was inside the sack. + +Tim opened the sack and saw many colorful toys. He wanted to play with all of them. But his little sister, Sue, wanted to play too. Tim did not want to share the toys with Sue. They began to fight over the toys, and their mom heard them. + +Mom came into the room and saw the big sack. She told Tim and Sue that they must learn to share the toys. Tim and Sue thought about it and decided to share the toys. They played happily together, and their mom was proud of them. The moral of the story is to always share with others. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max liked to play all day long. One day, Max played so much that he got very tired. He let out a big yawn. Max knew it was time to go to bed. + +Before bed, Max ate a lot of food. His stomach felt upset. Max did not feel good at all. He did not want to sleep, but he knew he needed to rest. + +Max learned that if he ate too much and played too much, he would get tired and upset. From that day on, Max took breaks and ate just the right amount of food. And Max felt happy and healthy. The moral of the story is to take care of yourself by not overdoing things. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Tim. Tim lived in a small house with his mom and dad. They all loved to have fun and play games together. One day, Tim's mom and dad told him about a special holiday trip they were planning. Tim was very excited! + +Before the holiday, Tim's dad had to work a lot. Tim wanted to help his dad finish work faster, so they could go on the holiday. "Dad, can I help you work?" Tim asked. His dad smiled and said, "Yes, Tim, you can help me by picking up your toys and cleaning your room." + +Tim worked very hard to clean his room. He picked up all his toys and put them away. When he was done, his dad hugged him and said, "Great job, Tim! Now we can go on our holiday." + +Finally, the day came for the holiday trip. Tim, his mom, and his dad drove to the beach. They played in the sand, swam in the water, and laughed together. Tim was so happy that he helped his dad work, and now they could enjoy the holiday together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden. She felt very safe there. In the garden, there were many pretty flowers and green trees. + +One sunny day, Lily was playing in the garden with her best friend, a small dog named Max. They were running and laughing together. Then, they heard a loud shout from behind the big tree. They were scared. + +Lily and Max went to see who shouted. They found a little bird with a hurt wing. Lily picked up the bird and took it to her mom. Her mom helped the bird feel better. The bird was safe now. Lily, Max, and the bird played in the garden all day. They were all very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a hero who lived in a big forest. He was a furry bear who liked to help his friends. He was big, strong, and very kind to everyone. + +One day, a little bird fell into the deep water. The bird could not swim and was very scared. The furry hero saw the bird and knew he had to help. + +The hero ran to the water and took a big dive. He swam fast to the little bird and saved it. The bird was very happy and thanked the furry hero. All the animals in the forest cheered and were proud of their hero. From that day on, the furry hero and the little bird were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had long, healthy hair that she loved very much. One day, Lily found a new shampoo at the store. It was in a pretty bottle, and she wanted to try it. + +Lily asked her mom, "Can I use this new shampoo on my hair?" Her mom said, "I don't know, Lily. We should ask someone who knows more about it." But Lily didn't listen and took the shampoo home. + +That night, Lily spread the shampoo all over her hair. It felt nice and smelled good. But when she woke up the next day, her hair was all gone! Lily was very sad and wished she had listened to her mom. + +The moral of the story is to always listen to your parents because they know what's best for you. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a big exam at school. She did not know much about the exam, but she was not scared. She was a little ignorant, but she wanted to learn. + +Lucy went to school and took the exam. She tried her best to answer all the questions. She knew some answers, but not all of them. After the exam, she went home and told her mom about it. Her mom said, "It's okay if you don't know everything. You can always learn more." + +Lucy's mom decided to celebrate with her. They made a cake and put candles on it. Lucy was happy that her mom was proud of her. She knew that she would learn more and do better next time. +Once upon a time, in a small school, there was a teacher and her pupils. The teacher was very calm and kind. The pupils liked to learn new things and play with their friends. + +One day, the teacher asked the pupils to organize their toys. The pupils worked together to put the toys in the right places. They put the cars with the cars, the dolls with the dolls, and the blocks with the blocks. + +After they finished organizing, the calm teacher smiled at her pupils. She was very happy to see them work together. The pupils were proud of themselves and continued to play happily with their organized toys. And they all had a fun day at school. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the airport with his mom. Tim was very adventurous. He loved to see new things and go to new places. At the airport, there were many big planes. They were very loud and made Tim excited. + +Tim saw a big plane come near. He wanted to see it up close. He told his mom, "I want to go see the plane!" His mom said, "No, Tim. It's not safe. Stay with me." But Tim did not listen. He ran towards the plane. + +As Tim got closer to the plane, he heard a loud noise. The plane was starting to move. Tim was scared. He tried to run back to his mom, but it was too late. The big plane came closer and closer. Tim's mom was very sad. She wished Tim had listened to her. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy cars. He had many cars in his room. Tim was very organized. He always put his cars in a special box when he was done playing. + +One day, Tim's mom gave him a new toy car. It was a big, shiny red car. Tim loved his new car very much. He played with it all day. He made a special place for it in his car box. + +Tim's dad told him that when people drive real cars, they need a license. Tim wanted a license for his toy car too. So, Tim's mom made a little license for Tim's new red car. Tim was very happy. Now, his red car was just like a real car. + +Tim played with his red car and his other cars every day. He always made sure his cars were organized in their special box. And now, with his new license, Tim's red car was even more special. + +And they all lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, a big brown armchair lived in a small room. The armchair was very comfy and soft. It had long arms that made it perfect for naps. Many people loved to sit on the armchair and read books or watch TV. + +One day, a little girl named Lily came to visit the room. She saw the big brown armchair and wanted to sit on it. But her toy bear, Mr. Fluffles, was in the way. Lily asked Mr. Fluffles to move, but he did not want to. + +Lily knew she had to find a way to make Mr. Fluffles surrender. She thought and thought. Then, she had a great idea! She would give Mr. Fluffles a big hug and a soft pillow to sit on. Mr. Fluffles liked the idea and moved from the armchair. + +Now, Lily could sit on the big brown armchair with the long arms. She was happy and comfy. She read her favorite book and soon fell asleep. From that day on, Lily and Mr. Fluffles shared the armchair and had many fun times together. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a careful goose named Gigi. Gigi lived on a farm with many other animals. She liked to play with her friends, but she always made sure to be careful and not get hurt. + +One day, Gigi and her friend, a little duck named Dodo, went to the pond to play. They splashed in the water and had lots of fun. Gigi said, "Dodo, be careful! We don't want to fall and get hurt." + +Just then, the farmer came to the pond with a big box. He opened the box and Gigi and Dodo saw a new friend inside. It was a baby swan named Sisi. The farmer said, "Gigi and Dodo, meet your new friend Sisi. I hope you will all play together and have fun." + +Gigi and Dodo were very happy to receive a new friend. They promised to be careful and help Sisi learn how to play safely on the farm. From that day on, the three friends played together every day and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a modest fish named Sam. Sam liked to swim in the big blue sea. He swam all day with his friends, the other fish. + +One day, Sam met a new fish who did not understand how to swim. The new fish was sad. Sam wanted to help his new friend. + +Sam showed the new fish how to move his tail and fins. The new fish tried to swim like Sam. Soon, the new fish understood how to swim. They swam together, happy and free. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue had a pretty orange bedroom. She loved her bedroom very much. Every night, she would sleep in her big, soft bed. + +One day, Sue went to play outside. She played with her ball and her friends. They laughed and had fun. But when it was time to go home, Sue could not find her way back. She missed her orange bedroom. + +Sue felt sad and scared. She walked and walked, trying to find her house. Then she saw her friend, Tom. Tom knew the way back to Sue's house. He took her hand and walked with her. + +Soon, they found Sue's house. She was so happy to see her orange bedroom again. Sue hugged Tom and said, "Thank you for helping me!" From that day on, Sue and Tom were the best of friends. And Sue never missed her bedroom again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. Jane liked to buy things with her mom. One day, Jane saw a warm hat in the store. She wanted to buy it, but her mom said, "No, not today." + +The next day, it was very cold outside. Jane wished she had the warm hat to stay warm. She thought, "Mom should have let me buy the hat." Jane's mom saw her shiver and said, "Let's go back to the store." + +At the store, they found the warm hat. Jane's mom said, "See, now we can buy the hat you wanted." Jane was so happy! She put on the warm hat and felt warm right away. Jane learned that sometimes you have to wait for the right time to buy things, and that it's important to stay warm on cold days. +Once upon a time, there was a little frog named Tim. Tim loved to jump all day long. He would jump over rocks, jump through the grass, and jump into the pond. + +One day, Tim met a big, patient bear named Ben. Ben was sitting under a tree, holding a cup of coffee. He took slow sips and smiled. Tim was curious and asked, "What are you drinking?" + +Ben replied, "This is coffee, Tim. It helps me wake up and feel good. But it is not for little frogs like you." Tim nodded and decided to keep jumping around. + +Tim and Ben became good friends. They played together every day. Tim would jump, and Ben would watch while drinking his coffee. They were happy and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little frog named Fred. Fred loved to play and jump all day. One day, while playing near a big pond, he met a tiny fish named Finn. Finn was very nice and wanted to be friends with Fred. + +"Hello, I am Finn. Let's play together and have fun," said Finn. Fred was happy to have a new friend. They played and laughed all day. Fred even told Finn a joke. They both laughed so hard that they felt safe and happy. + +Later, Fred told Finn a secret. "If you kiss me, I will turn into a prince," he said. Finn thought it was another joke, but he decided to give it a try. He gave Fred a little kiss. Suddenly, Fred turned into a prince! They were both so surprised and happy. From that day on, they were best friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man who worked in a lab. He liked to care for animals. He had a big dog, a small cat, and a tiny mouse. They were his best friends. + +One day, the bald man found a baby bird outside the lab. The baby bird was sad and needed help. The bald man wanted to care for the baby bird. He took it inside the lab and gave it food and water. + +The big dog, small cat, and tiny mouse were happy to have a new friend. They all played together and had fun. The bald man was glad he could care for the baby bird. They all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom asked her to pick a big tomato from their garden. + +Lily went outside and saw many tomatoes. She picked the biggest one she could find. But when she picked it, she felt regret. She thought, "Maybe I should have picked a smaller one." + +Lily brought the big tomato to her mom. Her mom smiled and said, "Wow! That is a very big tomato, Lily. Thank you for being so brave and picking it for me." + +Lily felt happy again. She knew that even though she felt regret, she was still a brave little girl. And now, they could make a yummy tomato soup together. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl named Amy. Amy had a soft pillow that she loved very much. She took her pillow with her everywhere she went. One day, Amy and her pillow went to the park to play. + +At the park, Amy met a new friend named Tim. Tim was sad because he could not sleep well at night. Amy wanted to help Tim, so she said, "I recommend you get a soft pillow like mine. It helps me sleep." + +Tim listened to Amy and got a soft pillow. He slept very well that night. The next day, Tim and Amy played together at the park again. They were both very happy and had lots of fun. And from that day on, they were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, a boy named Tim had a guitar. He loved to play it all day. One day, Tim's mom said they were going on a trip. Tim was very excited. He knew he had to pack his things, but he didn't want to forget his guitar. + +As Tim started to pack, his little sister, Sue, came into his room. She was very bossy. "Don't forget your guitar, Tim!" she said. Tim smiled and said, "Thank you, Sue. I won't forget it." + +When it was time to go, Tim put his guitar in the car. He was happy he didn't forget it. On the trip, Tim played his guitar and sang songs with his family. They all had a fun time together. And Tim was glad his bossy sister reminded him to pack his guitar. +Once upon a time, in a big town, there was a university. It was a place where big people went to learn new things. One day, a little girl named Lily felt lonely. She wanted to find friends to play with. + +Lily had an idea. She went to the university and knocked on the door. She requested, "Can I come in and meet new friends?" The big people let her in and showed her around. They were very nice to her. + +As Lily walked around, she met many new friends. They played games, laughed, and had fun together. Now, Lily was not lonely anymore. She was happy that she went to the university and found friends to play with. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a girl named Bella. She loved to paint. One day, her mom gave her a job. She asked Bella to paint the fence in their yard. + +Bella was very happy. She got her paint and brush and started to paint the fence. But Bella painted too fast. She became dizzy and fell on the grass. Bella's mom saw her and came to help. + +Bella's mom told her, "Slow down, Bella. When you do things too fast, you can get dizzy and make mistakes." Bella understood. She got up and painted the fence slowly and carefully. The fence looked beautiful, and Bella was proud of her job. Bella learned that it is better to work slowly and do a good job than to rush and make mistakes. +Once upon a time, there was a big, red ball. It liked to bounce all day. One day, the ball saw a fancy hat. The hat was on a tiny bug. The bug was very nice. The ball and the bug became friends. + +The ball and the bug played all day. They would pause and look at the flowers. The flowers were so pretty. They made the ball and the bug happy. They played and played until the sun went down. + +One day, the bug had a surprise for the ball. The bug showed the ball a big, shiny rock. The rock was so cool. The ball and the bug played with the rock all day. They were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big ranch. On this ranch, there were many happy animals. They played all day long. There was a cow, a pig, and a sheep. They were best friends. + +One day, the cow said, "Let's play a game! We can run and jump and have fun." The pig and the sheep agreed. So, they started to play. They ran and jumped and laughed. + +While they were playing, they did not see the big truck coming. The truck was going very fast. The pig saw the truck and yelled, "Stop! There is a truck!" But it was too late. + +The truck hit the cow and the sheep. They were very hurt. The pig was very sad. The happy ranch was not happy anymore. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a busy little girl named Lily. She had a birdcage with a pretty bird inside. Lily liked to play with the bird and sing songs to it. + +One day, Lily had a big idea. She wanted to have a party and include all her friends. She told her mom and dad, and they said yes. Lily felt very happy and excited. + +The day of the party came, and all her friends came to play. They played games, ate yummy food, and had fun with the bird in the birdcage. The bird sang songs for them, and everyone had a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a big red bus. The bus liked to help people go places. Every day, the bus would drive around the town and pick up people who needed a ride. + +One day, a little girl named Sally was waiting for the bus. She was very impatient because she wanted to go to the park. Sally jumped up and down, hoping the bus would come soon. Finally, the bus came and Sally got on. + +The bus driver smiled at Sally and said, "I will help you get to the park quickly." Sally was so happy. The bus drove fast and soon they were at the park. Sally thanked the bus for helping her and went to play. The bus was happy it could help Sally and continued to help more people in the town. +Once upon a time, in a green forest, there lived a hunter. The hunter liked to pass the day looking for animals. He had a big dog to help him. + +One sunny day, the hunter and his dog saw a little bird in a tree. The bird was singing a pretty song. The hunter wanted to catch the bird, so he asked his dog, "Can you help me catch the bird?" + +The dog wagged its tail and said, "Yes, I will help you." They tried to catch the bird, but the bird was too fast. It flew away and they could not find it. + +The hunter and his dog were sad, but they kept walking. They passed by a green pond and saw a frog. The frog said, "Don't be sad, friends. There are many more animals to find in the forest." The hunter and his dog smiled and went on their way, ready for a new adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a colorful bird named Blue. Blue lived in a big tree with many other birds. Blue had a shiny copper coin that he found on the ground one day. He loved his copper coin very much and took it with him everywhere he went. + +One day, while Blue was flying high in the sky, he saw a little girl crying. She had lost her pretty copper bracelet. Blue wanted to help her, so he flew down and showed her his copper coin. The little girl smiled and said that the coin was just like her bracelet. Blue knew what he had to do. + +Blue flew around the forest, looking for the girl's copper bracelet. He asked all his friends to help him. Finally, Blue found the bracelet stuck in a bush. He picked it up with his beak and flew back to the little girl. Blue gave her the bracelet, and she was so happy. She thanked Blue for saving her bracelet and gave him a big hug. Blue felt very proud and flew back to his tree, knowing that he had done something good. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. They had a big bag to pack yummy food for a fun picnic. In the bag, they put many things like grapes, apples, and sandwiches. + +At the park, Lily saw an enormous tree. She wanted to have the picnic under it. "Mom, let's sit here!" she said. Mom agreed and they sat down. They opened the big bag and took out the food. + +Lily and her mom ate the grapes and laughed. They had a great time under the enormous tree. After eating, they played together and went home with happy smiles. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, even when it was foggy. One day, she went to the park to swing. Her swing was very colorful and it made her very happy. + +While she was swinging, a little boy came up to her. "Can I swing with you?" he asked. "Yes, please!" said Lily. The boy sat down on the swing next to her and they started to swing together. + +Suddenly, the fog became very thick and they couldn't see anything. "I can't see anything!" said the boy. "Me neither," said Lily. "Let's go sit on the bench until the fog goes away." They got off the swings and went to sit on the bench together. They talked about their favorite colors and how much they loved to play outside. After a few minutes, the fog cleared up and they went back to swinging together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was afraid of the dark and the monsters under her bed. One night, she woke up crying because she saw a scary shadow on the ceiling. + +Her mommy came to her room and asked, "What's wrong, sweetie?" Lily replied, "I'm scared of the dark and the monsters." Her mommy hugged her and said, "Don't worry, I'm here to comfort you. There are no monsters here." + +Then, her mommy turned on a night light and said, "Look, the light is available to make you feel safe." Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, mommy. I feel better now." + +The moral of the story is that it's okay to be scared sometimes, but there are always people who love you and are available to comfort you. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and read books. One day, Timmy's mom took him to a store to buy a new shelf for his room. Timmy saw an attractive toy on the shelf and asked his mom if he could have it. His mom said no and they left the store. + +Later that day, Timmy's friends came over to play. They laughed and played with Timmy's toys. Timmy wanted to show them the attractive toy he saw at the store, but he couldn't find it on his shelf. He asked his friends if they had seen it, but they hadn't. + +Timmy felt sad and cried. His mom came to his room and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told her he lost the attractive toy he saw at the store. His mom looked on the shelf and saw that the toy was not there. Timmy's mom told him that sometimes things get lost and they can't always find them. Timmy felt even sadder and cried more. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved going to the beach. He loved playing in the sand and swimming in the water. One day, Timmy saw a family who looked helpless. They didn't have any food or toys to play with. + +Timmy went up to the family and said, "Hi! Do you need help?" The family said, "Yes, we are hungry and bored. We don't have anything to eat or play with." Timmy had an idea. He said, "I have some toys at home. I can sell them to you and we can use the money to buy food." + +The family was happy and Timmy went home to get his toys. He sold his toys to the family and they went to buy food. They had a picnic on the beach and played with the toys. Timmy was happy that he could help the family and they all had a great day at the beach together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree in a park. The tree had many leaves and birds loved to sing on its branches. One day, a little boy came to the park and saw a shiny penny on the ground. He picked it up and put it in his pocket because he thought it had a lot of value. + +As the boy was walking away, he accidentally tripped on a rock and fell down. The penny fell out of his pocket and rolled under the big tree. The boy was sad because he lost the shiny penny, but he knew it was selfish to cry over something so small. + +The boy decided to sit under the tree and listen to the birds sing. He realized that the tree and the birds were more valuable than the penny he lost. From that day on, the boy visited the tree often and enjoyed the beauty of nature. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. She loved to run and jump and play with her toys. But one day, her mommy said, "Lily, you can't play outside today. We need to prevent you from getting sick." + +Lily was sad. She didn't want to stay inside all day. But then her daddy had an idea. He said, "Let's build a fence around the backyard so you can still play outside, but you'll be safe from getting sick." + +Lily was happy again. She watched as her daddy built the fence around the backyard. It was tall and strong, and she knew she was safe inside it. She played with her toys and had so much fun that she didn't even think about being bored. + +Later that day, her mommy came outside and said, "Lily, it's time to come inside now." Lily didn't want to leave. She said, "But mommy, playing outside is so much fun! I don't want to go inside." + +Her mommy smiled and said, "I know, but we have to go inside now. You can play outside again tomorrow." Lily was still a little sad, but she knew that the fence had kept her safe and that she had had a lot of fun playing outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a tooth that was wiggly and loose. Lily was scared it would fall out, but her mom said it was normal and it would make room for her big girl teeth. + +One night, before bed, Lily prayed to the tooth fairy to come and take her tooth. She wanted to make sure she got a special surprise. She closed her eyes and said, "Please tooth fairy, come and take my tooth. I promise to be a good girl." + +The next morning, Lily woke up to find a shiny coin under her pillow. She was so happy and thanked the tooth fairy for being so powerful. From that day on, Lily made sure to pray every night before bed. +One day, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her pencil on paper. But one day, she couldn't find her pencil. She looked everywhere, but it was nowhere to be found. She felt sad and her face turned pale. + +Suddenly, she saw her little brother playing with something in the corner. When she went to see what it was, she saw him spraying her pencil with water. Lily got angry and took her pencil away from him. She told him that spraying water on her pencil was not good and it made her sad. Her brother felt sorry and gave her a hug. They both smiled and played together. +Once upon a time, there was a lady who lived in a big house. She had a cat named Mittens who she loved very much. One day, Mittens ran away and the lady was very sad. She asked her neighbor, a little boy named Timmy, if he had seen her cat. + +Timmy said, "No, I haven't seen Mittens. But don't worry, I'll help you find him!" + +The lady was very excited and thanked Timmy for his help. They searched all over the neighborhood, but they couldn't find Mittens. The lady was getting more and more sad, but Timmy was stubborn and refused to give up. + +Finally, after searching for hours, they found Mittens hiding in a bush. The lady was so happy that she hugged Timmy and thanked him for helping her find her cat. From that day on, the lady and Timmy became good friends and would often go on adventures together to find lost things. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to write poems. He wrote a poem about his cat and showed it to his mom. His mom said, "Wow, Timmy! That's a great poem!" + +But Timmy's friend Billy didn't like Timmy's poem. Billy said, "Your poem is bad. I don't like it." Timmy felt anxious and sad. He didn't want his friend to not like his poem. + +Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, don't worry about what Billy says. Your poem is special and you should be proud of it." Timmy felt better and decided to keep writing poems, even if someone didn't like them. +Once upon a time, there was a big red ball. The ball was very dirty and needed to be cleaned. So, a boy decided to polish the ball with a cloth. He rubbed and rubbed until the ball was shiny and new. + +But then, the boy accidentally kicked the ball too hard and it went flying into a tree. The ball hit a branch and popped with a loud sound. The boy felt a lot of pain in his foot where he kicked the ball. + +The boy was sad because he loved that ball. He hugged the deflated ball and cried. He wished he didn't kick it so hard. Now, he had a sore foot and a broken ball. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she was playing with her friend Jack when they saw an amazing cloud in the sky. + +"Look Jack, that cloud is amazing!" said Lily. + +"I know, it looks like a big fluffy pillow," replied Jack. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom called out to them, "Kids, it's time to come inside for lunch!" + +Lily and Jack didn't mind going inside because they were hungry and excited to tell Lily's mom about the amazing cloud they saw. They ran inside and told her all about it while they ate their sandwiches. + +From that day on, Lily and Jack always looked up at the sky to see if there were any more amazing clouds to discover. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max was very loyal to his owner, a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and Max went for a walk in the park. Lily was wearing her new shoes with a heel, but she didn't like them very much because they were too sharp. + +"Max, my shoes hurt my heel," said Lily. + +Max barked and ran to a nearby bench. He came back with a soft blanket in his mouth and put it under Lily's feet. "Thank you, Max. You're such a good dog," said Lily. + +From that day on, Lily wore her comfortable shoes whenever she went for a walk with Max. Max was always there to protect her and make her feel better. They were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big forest. In the forest, there lived a peaceful panda. The panda liked to eat bamboo and play with his friends. One day, the panda saw some bad animals trying to hurt his friends. He knew he had to prevent them from getting hurt. So, he roared loudly and scared the bad animals away. The panda's friends were very happy and thanked him for keeping them safe. From that day on, the panda was known as a brave protector in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a small house in the woods with his mommy and daddy. Timmy loved to play outside in the woods, but sometimes he got scared because it was very dark and scary. + +One day, Timmy was playing in the woods when he saw a scary monster. The monster was big and had sharp teeth. Timmy ran back to his house and told his mommy and daddy about the monster. His mommy and daddy didn't believe him and thought he was just imagining things. + +Later that night, the monster came to Timmy's house and broke down the door. Timmy and his family tried to run away, but the monster caught them. Timmy's mommy and daddy were very scared and they thought they were going to die. Timmy tried to think of a way to escape, but it was too late. The monster ate them all up and Timmy was left alone in the scary woods. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. One day, Benny was playing in the forest when he saw a big, furry dog. Benny got scared and started to panic. He ran as fast as he could, but his raggedy shirt got caught on a branch and tore. + +Benny didn't know what to do. He was all alone in the forest with a torn rag and a big, scary dog nearby. But then he remembered his mommy's advice to stay calm and think before acting. So, Benny took a deep breath and slowly approached the dog. + +To his surprise, the dog was friendly and just wanted to play. Benny and the dog became good friends and played together every day. From that day on, Benny never panicked again and always kept his raggedy shirt close to his heart as a reminder of his bravery. +Once upon a time, there was a big band. The band played music and sang songs. One day, the band went to a park to play music. But it was a gloomy day and no one was there to listen to them. + +One band member said, "I wish we had some friends to play for." Then, a little girl came up to them and said, "I like your music. Can I sing with you?" The band was happy and said, "Yes!" + +The little girl sang and danced with the band. Soon, more people came to listen and dance. The band was no longer gloomy and they all had fun together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little puppy named Max. Max loved to play in the park with his friends. One day, Max was running so fast that he hurt his heel. It made him uncomfortable and he couldn't play anymore. + +Max's friend, Lily, noticed that Max was not playing anymore. She asked him, "What happened, Max? Why are you not playing?" + +Max replied, "My heel hurts and it's uncomfortable." + +Lily knew she had to save the day. She ran to get Max's owner, who came and took Max to the vet. The vet gave Max some medicine and soon he was feeling better. Max was so happy that he could play with his friends again. And he was grateful that Lily saved the day! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim liked to mix things together. One day, he mixed some blue paint with some yellow paint and it turned green! Tim was very happy. + +Later that day, Tim's mom asked him to help her wrap a present. She gave him some tape and he used it to stick the wrapping paper together. Tim thought the tape was very sticky and fun to use. + +At bedtime, Tim snuggled up with his blue blanket. He loved how soft and cozy it was. He fell asleep thinking about all the things he could mix and create tomorrow. +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 taught her how to bake cookies. Lily was so happy and excited to learn. She remembered every step her mommy showed her. + +The next day, Lily's grandma came to visit. Lily wanted to impress her grandma, so she decided to bake cookies all by herself. But when she started, she forgot some of the steps her mommy taught her. She felt embarrassed and sad that she couldn't remember everything. + +Luckily, Lily's mommy came to the rescue and helped her finish baking the cookies. Lily learned that it's okay to ask for help and that it's important to remember what we are taught. From that day on, Lily and her mommy baked cookies together every week, and Lily never forgot the steps again. +Once upon a time, there was a kind cat named Mittens. Mittens lived in a big house with her owner, Lily. One day, Lily was playing with her toys when she saw Mittens sleeping. + +Lily said, "Wake up, Mittens! Let's play!" + +Mittens woke up and said, "Meow, what do you want to do?" + +Lily replied, "Let's make a tower with my blocks!" + +Mittens helped Lily make a tall tower with the blocks. They were both very happy and played together all day long. From that day on, Mittens and Lily were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a happy cat named Whiskers. Whiskers loved to play with his toy ball and chase it all around the house. One day, Whiskers found a new toy - a box of colorful blocks. He decided to play with them and see if he could make them match. + +Whiskers tried to put the blocks together, but they wouldn't fit. He started to get frustrated, but then he saw his owner wink at him. This made Whiskers feel peaceful and calm. He took a deep breath and tried again. + +Finally, Whiskers was able to match the blocks together and make a beautiful tower. He was so proud of himself and he knew his owner would be too. From that day on, Whiskers loved to play with his blocks and make them match. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big, fluffy cushion that she loved to jump on. One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy. There, she saw a nice lady who smiled and waved at her. + +Lily felt happy and wanted to say thank you, so she ran back to her mommy and asked for a flower. Her mommy gave her a pretty yellow flower, and Lily ran back to the nice lady. She gave the lady the flower and said, "Thank you for waving at me. You are very generous." + +The nice lady smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. I love your cushion. It looks so soft and comfy." Lily felt proud and happy that the nice lady liked her cushion. From that day on, Lily always looked for the nice lady at the park and they became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw with his markers and crayons. One day, Timmy went to draw a picture, but his marker didn't work. He tried and tried, but no ink came out. Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Then, Timmy's friend came over to play. His friend saw that Timmy was sad and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told his friend about his marker and how it didn't work. His friend said, "Don't worry, we can solve this problem together!" + +Timmy's friend looked through Timmy's art supplies and found a new marker. Timmy was so happy! He picked up the new marker and started drawing. It felt so comfortable in his hand and the ink flowed smoothly onto the paper. Timmy's friend helped him solve the problem and Timmy was no longer sad. They both had a great time drawing together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little hippo. The little hippo loved to play in the mud. One day, the little hippo's mom said, "It's time to wash you, little hippo!" The little hippo didn't want to take a bath, but his mom said it was important to be clean. So, the little hippo got in the tub and his mom washed him with soap and water. After his bath, the little hippo felt so clean and happy! +Once upon a time, there was a smart little girl named Lily. She had a big brush that she used to comb her hair every day. One day, Lily's mom bought her a toy that she really wanted. But Lily didn't take care of it and it got spoiled. + +Lily felt sad and wished she had been more careful. But then she had an idea. She used her brush to fix the toy and make it look new again. Her mom was so proud of her for being so intelligent and finding a way to fix the toy. From that day on, Lily made sure to take care of all her toys so they wouldn't get spoiled again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. Jack loved to play with his cool toy cars. He had a red one, a blue one, and a green one. One day, Jack was playing with his toy cars outside when he saw a missile in the sky. He didn't know what it was, but it looked scary. + +Jack's mom came outside and saw the missile too. She told Jack to come inside and answer her questions. She asked him if he knew what a missile was and he shook his head no. She explained that it was a dangerous thing that could hurt people. + +Later that day, the missile hit the town and destroyed everything. Jack and his mom were lucky to survive, but they lost their home and all of Jack's cool toy cars. Jack learned that sometimes bad things happen and it's important to listen to grown-ups who want to keep you safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went for a walk by a stream. The water was very clear and she could see little fish swimming around. Lily thought it was very pretty and she admired the stream. + +But then, Lily got bored of just looking at the stream. She wanted to do something fun. So, she decided to skip some stones across the water. She found some flat rocks and threw them as far as she could. It was very exciting! + +After a while, Lily got tired and sat down by the stream again. She watched the water flow by and felt very peaceful. She realized that even though skipping stones was fun, she also admired the stream just for being there. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty bird named Blue. Blue lived in a tree in the east part of the forest. One day, Blue wanted to go to the west part of the forest to see his friends. + +Blue asked his mommy if he could go to the west part of the forest. His mommy said no because it was getting dark soon. Blue insisted that he wanted to go and see his friends. + +His mommy said, "I understand you want to see your friends, but it's not safe to go when it's dark outside." Blue was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, Blue's friends came to the east part of the forest to see him. They brought some yummy berries to share with Blue. Blue was so happy that he didn't have to go to the west part of the forest to see his friends. He realized that sometimes things work out even when we don't get what we want. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she wanted to go to town to buy candy. She asked her mommy if she could come with her. Her mommy said yes and they walked to town together. + +As they were walking, they saw a big black dog. The dog started barking and chasing them. Lily got scared and started crying. Her mommy picked her up and ran away from the dog. They finally got away and made it to the candy store. + +Lily was still scared and didn't want to go back home because she thought the dog might come back. Her mommy comforted her and said that they will take a different way back home so they won't see the dog again. They bought candy and walked back home safely. Lily was happy and ate her candy while telling her daddy about the big black dog they saw in town. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with cardboard boxes. He would make forts and castles out of them. One day, Timmy went on an adventurous walk in the woods. He found a big stream and decided to pour some water into his bucket. + +As he was walking back home, Timmy saw a big cardboard box on the side of the road. He decided to take it home with him and make a new fort out of it. When he got home, he poured out the water from his bucket and started to play with the cardboard box. + +Timmy's mom was happy to see him being so imaginative and adventurous. She helped him cut some windows and doors in the cardboard box to make it even more fun. Timmy was so happy with his new fort and played in it for hours. He loved his new cardboard fort and couldn't wait to go on more adventures with it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and going on adventures. One day, she started feeling very sick. Her mommy took her to the doctor to get better. The doctor was very nice and made Lily feel easy. + +The doctor gave Lily some medicine to make her feel better. But, after a while, something strange started to happen. Lily's body began to shrink! She became very small, like a tiny doll. The doctor didn't know what to do and Lily felt scared. + +Lily's mommy was very sad that her little girl had shrunk. She wished she could make her big again. But it was too late, Lily was too small. From that day on, Lily lived in a small box with her toys, never to go on adventures again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved cars and trucks, especially ones with big motors. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the car dealership to look at some new cars. + +As they walked around, Timmy spotted a shiny red sports car with a big motor. He stared at it in amazement, imagining himself driving it one day. But then he noticed something strange. There was a man standing nearby, looking anxious and fidgety. + +Timmy's mom saw the man too and asked him if he needed help. The man explained that he had lost his keys and couldn't find them anywhere. Timmy's mom offered to help him look, and after a few minutes, they found the keys under a nearby bush. + +The man was so grateful that he offered to take Timmy for a ride in the sports car. Timmy was thrilled and couldn't stop grinning as they zoomed around the parking lot. As they drove, Timmy realized that the man wasn't anxious anymore. He was smiling too, happy to have found his keys and made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and had a beautiful voice. One day, Lily was feeling sad because she couldn't find her favorite toy. She asked her mom, "Mommy, have you seen my teddy bear?" + +Her mom replied, "No, I haven't seen it. But don't worry, let's look for it together." They searched everywhere, but they still couldn't find it. + +Lily started to cry, but her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. Let's sing a song together to calm you down." They sang a song and Lily's voice sounded so beautiful that it made her mom smile. Suddenly, they heard a noise coming from Lily's toy box. They opened it and found Lily's teddy bear inside. Lily was so happy that she hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for helping me find my teddy bear. I love you!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his toy aeroplane. He would fly it around the house and pretend he was a pilot. + +One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her bake some cookies. Timmy was excited to help and he carefully measured out the ingredients. He mixed the flour, sugar, and butter together until it became a sticky dough. + +While the cookies were baking in the oven, Timmy went back to playing with his aeroplane. He flew it around the house, feeling restless and excited. Suddenly, he heard the timer go off in the kitchen. It was time to take the cookies out of the oven! + +Timmy rushed to the kitchen and helped his mom take the cookies out. They smelled delicious and Timmy couldn't wait to eat them. As he took a bite, he smiled and thought about how much fun he had mixing the ingredients and flying his aeroplane. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a house with a big roof. One day, Timmy was playing with his toys outside when he saw a little bird on the roof. Timmy said, "Hello little bird, what are you doing up there?" The bird said, "I am just resting. I am harmless." + +Timmy said, "Can I come up and play with you?" The bird said, "Sure, but be careful." Timmy climbed up the roof and started playing with the bird. Suddenly, a big bird came and tried to attack them. Timmy was scared and didn't know what to do. The little bird said, "Don't worry, I will surrender and the big bird will leave us alone." The big bird flew away and Timmy was safe. + +Timmy said, "Thank you little bird, you are my hero." The little bird said, "No problem, I am happy to help." Timmy climbed down from the roof and went back inside his house. He told his mom about the little bird and how it saved him from harm. Timmy was happy and went to bed with a smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside in the sun. One day, Timmy's mom told him not to touch the hot stove or he might get hurt. Timmy listened and promised not to touch it. + +Later that day, Timmy and his friends were playing a guessing game. They took turns trying to guess what animal the other person was thinking of. Timmy guessed it was a dog and he was right! His friends were so happy for him. + +But then, a big storm came and there was a loud thunder threat. Timmy got scared and ran inside to his mom. She hugged him and told him everything would be okay. Timmy felt safe and happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie lived in a fancy nest on top of a tall tree. One day, Tweetie wanted to fill her tummy with some yummy worms, but she couldn't find any. She decided to fly to the other side of the cliff to look for some worms. + +As Tweetie was flying, she saw a big eagle. The eagle looked very angry and was flying towards her. Tweetie was scared and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, she remembered her mommy's advice, "When you're in trouble, be brave and face it." So, Tweetie flapped her wings and flew straight towards the eagle. The eagle was surprised and flew away. + +Tweetie felt very proud of herself for being brave. She found some worms and filled her tummy. She realized that even though she was small, she could still be brave and face her fears. From that day on, Tweetie always remembered to be brave and face any challenges that came her way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color with her crayons. One day, she made a pretty picture of a flower and wanted to print it out. + +But when she tried to print it, the paper came out dirty and messy. Lily began to weep because she wanted her picture to be clean and pretty. + +Her mommy saw her crying and asked what was wrong. Lily showed her the dirty print and her mommy wiped it clean with a cloth. Lily was so happy and gave her mommy a big hug. From then on, she made sure to keep her printer clean so her pictures would always come out pretty. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cookies with her mom. One day, they were making chocolate chip cookies and her mom asked her to lay out the sugar on the counter. + +Lily accidentally spilled the sugar all over the floor and it looked ugly. Her mom said, "It's okay, Lily. We can clean it up together." + +After they cleaned up the sugar, Lily asked her mom, "Why does sugar taste so good?" + +Her mom replied, "Because it's sweet, just like you." + +Lily smiled and said, "I love you, Mommy." + +"I love you too, Lily," her mom replied. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very lucky because she had a big family who loved her very much. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and dad. While they were walking, they saw a bird's nest on the ground. The baby birds were crying because their mommy was gone. + +Lily's mom said, "We need to raise the nest back up into the tree so the mommy bird can find her babies." Lily's dad carefully picked up the nest and put it back in the tree. The mommy bird came back and was so happy to see her babies were safe. + +After they left the park, Lily's mom said, "Lily, you did a very wise thing helping the baby birds. That was very kind." Lily felt proud that she was able to help and learned that helping others is a wise thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bunny. The bunny lived in a burrow in the land. One day, the bunny decided to go for a walk. While walking, the bunny saw a big carrot. The bunny wanted to eat the carrot but it was too heavy to carry. + +Suddenly, the bunny saw a kind squirrel. The bunny asked the squirrel to help carry the carrot. The squirrel agreed and together they carried the carrot to the bunny's burrow. The bunny was very happy and thanked the squirrel. From that day on, the bunny and the squirrel became good friends and went on many adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little worm named Wally. Wally was very thin and he loved to inch along the ground. One day, Wally saw a big apple and he wanted to eat it. But the apple was too high up in the tree. Wally thought and thought, then he got an idea. He turned and turned and turned, and then he made a tiny rope out of some leaves. He climbed up the rope inch by inch until he reached the apple. He took a big bite and it was delicious! Wally was very happy that he could reach the apple all by himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird had gray feathers and lived in a tree. Every day, the bird would look out at the world and sing a beautiful song. + +One day, the bird flew too close to a big truck. The truck hit the bird and the bird fell to the ground. The bird's life was over. + +All the other animals in the forest were sad. They looked up at the tree where the little bird used to live and sang a sad song. The little bird's beautiful song was gone forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her dolls and eating ice cream. One Wednesday, Lily's mommy took her to the park to play. Lily was having so much fun going down the slide and swinging on the swings. + +Suddenly, Lily's mommy realized she had lost her phone. She started to panic and look all over the park. Lily didn't know what was happening, but she could see her mommy was upset. Lily wanted to help, but she was ignorant about what was going on. + +Then, Lily saw something shiny near the sandbox. It was her mommy's phone! Lily picked it up and gave it to her mommy. Her mommy was so happy and gave her a big hug. Lily felt proud that she could help her mommy and she was happy to continue playing at the park. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved dinosaurs. He had a toy dinosaur that he carried with him everywhere he went. One day, Timmy went to the park to play. + +At the park, Timmy saw a girl playing with an adorable puppy. The puppy was so cute that Timmy wanted to pet it. He went up to the girl and said, "Can I pet your puppy?" + +The girl said, "Sure! What's your dinosaur's name?" Timmy smiled and said, "His name is Rex. He's my favorite dinosaur." + +The girl said, "That's cool! I love dinosaurs too. My favorite is a triceratops." Timmy and the girl played together and talked about their favorite dinosaurs. They had so much fun that they didn't want to leave the park. But when it started to get dark, they said goodbye and went home. Timmy was happy because he made a new friend who loved dinosaurs just like him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she saw a bird flying in the sky. "Hello birdie," she said. "Are you hungry?" The bird chirped back, "Yes, I am hungry. Can you feed me?" + +Lily ran inside her house and grabbed some bread. She went back outside and tore the bread into small pieces. She threw the pieces of bread up into the air and the bird caught them in its beak. "Yum, this bread is tasty," said the bird. "Thank you for feeding me." + +Lily smiled and watched the bird fly away towards the west. She felt happy that she could help the bird. Suddenly, she saw a lemon tree nearby. She picked a lemon and took a bite. "Ew, this lemon is bitter," she said. She made a funny face and threw the lemon away. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant. His name was Jumbo. Jumbo was very dirty because he liked to play in the mud. One day, Jumbo met a little girl named Lily. + +"Hi, Jumbo!" said Lily. "You're very dirty." + +"Yes, I am," said Jumbo. "I suffer from a dirty coat. But I love playing in the mud." + +Lily smiled and said, "I like playing in the mud too! But my mommy says I have to take a bath after." + +Jumbo laughed and said, "Maybe I should take a bath too. Would you help me, Lily?" + +"Of course!" said Lily. So, they went to the river and Lily helped Jumbo wash his coat. Jumbo was happy and clean again. +Once upon a time, there was a leopard who loved to play in the jungle. One day, he met a monkey who wanted to play with him. The monkey was very flexible and could do backflips and somersaults. The leopard wanted to play too, but he was not as flexible as the monkey. + +The leopard tried to do a backflip, but he fell on his back. The monkey laughed at him and said, "You can't do it!" This made the leopard angry, and he slapped the monkey. The monkey was hurt and ran away. + +The leopard felt bad for what he did and went to look for the monkey. He found him sitting alone, crying. The leopard apologized and promised to never slap him again. The monkey forgave him, and they continued to play together in the jungle, with the leopard learning to be more flexible. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky was always happy and loved to swim in the pond. One day, Ducky met a grumpy old duck who said, "Get out of my pond!" + +Ducky didn't understand why the old duck was so grumpy. Ducky just wanted to swim and have fun. So, Ducky said, "Why are you so grumpy?" + +The old duck replied, "I lost my favorite feather and I can't find it anywhere." + +Ducky had an idea. She said, "I'll help you find your feather!" And so, Ducky and the old duck searched and searched until they found the feather. The old duck was no longer grumpy and thanked Ducky for her help. From that day on, they became good friends and swam in the pond together. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys of different colors and shapes, and they kept them in a big box in their room. Every day, they would take out some toys and make fun games with them. But they also had a rule: they had to put their toys back in the box before noon, when their mom would come to get them for lunch. + +One day, they were playing with their cars and dolls, and they made a big mess on the floor. They had so much fun that they did not notice the time. Suddenly, they heard their mom yell from downstairs. + +"Lily and Max, it's noon! Time for lunch! Come down right now!" + +Lily and Max looked at the clock and saw that it was noon. They also looked at the floor and saw that their toys were everywhere. They knew they had to hurry and put them back in the box, or their mom would be angry. + +But they did not agree on how to do it. Lily wanted to be organized and sort the toys by color and shape. Max wanted to be fast and throw the toys in the box without caring. They started to argue and fight over the toys, and they did not listen to their mom. + +Their mom came upstairs and saw the mess and the noise. She was very angry and disappointed. She took away their toys and put them in a closet. She said they could not play with them for a week. She also said they had to eat their lunch without dessert. Lily and Max felt very sad and sorry. They wished they had listened to their mom and put their toys back in the box before noon. +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs and stones. One day, they found something shiny and hard in the ground. They used their hands and a small shovel to dig it out. + +"Wow, what is this?" Ben asked. He held the shiny thing in his hands. It was round and had a hole for a face and two holes for ears. + +"It looks like a helmet," Lily said. She touched the shiny thing. It was cold and smooth. "Maybe someone left it here a long time ago." + +"Can I try it on?" Ben asked. He put the helmet on his head. It was too big for him and covered his eyes and nose. He could not see or breathe well. + +"Ben, are you okay?" Lily asked. She was worried. She tried to pull the helmet off Ben's head, but it was stuck. It was very difficult to move. + +"Help, help!" Ben shouted. He was scared. He could not get the helmet off by himself. + +Lily ran to the house and called their mom. She told her what happened. Mom came quickly and helped Ben. She used some butter and a cloth to make the helmet slippery. She pulled gently and the helmet came off. + +"Thank you, Mom!" Ben said. He was happy and relieved. He hugged his mom and Lily. + +"You're welcome, Ben," Mom said. She smiled and kissed them. "But next time, be careful what you discover in the garden. You never know what you might find." +Sara and Lily were playing with their dolls. They liked to pretend they were queens and princesses. They had a big castle made of cardboard and some shiny crowns and dresses. + +"Look, I have a new dress for my doll," Sara said. She showed Lily a pink dress with flowers on it. "It is very pretty, do you want to try it?" + +Lily nodded. She took the dress and put it on her doll. But the dress was too small and tight. Lily pulled and pulled, but the dress did not fit. + +"Oh no!" Lily cried. She heard a rip sound. She had torn the dress. She saw a big hole in the pink fabric. She felt very bad. + +Sara saw what happened. She was angry and sad. She loved her new dress. She snatched the dress from Lily and shouted, "You are a bad friend! You tore my dress! You are not a queen, you are a meanie!" + +Lily felt worse. She wanted to say sorry, but Sara did not listen. She ran away with her doll and her crown. She left Lily alone in the castle. + +Lily started to cry. She wished she had not torn the dress. She wished Sara was still her friend. She wished she had a hug. + +She looked around the castle. It was big and dry and empty. She did not like it anymore. She wanted to go home. + +She picked up her doll and her crown. She walked out of the castle. She hoped Sara would forgive her. She hoped they could play again. She hoped they could be queens and princesses together. +Ben and Lily are friends. They like to play games. Today they play a game with cards. The cards have pictures of animals. Ben and Lily take turns to flip a card and say the name of the animal. If they say the right name, they keep the card. If they say the wrong name, they give the card to the other one. The one who has the most cards at the end wins. + +Ben flips a card. He sees a big cat with stripes. He says, "Tiger!" He keeps the card. Lily flips a card. She sees a small bird with a red chest. She says, "Robin!" She keeps the card. They flip more cards and say more names. They have fun. + +Lily flips the last card. She sees a brown animal with a long nose and big ears. She thinks hard. She says, "Elephant!" She is wrong. The animal is a bear. Ben says, "No, Lily, that is a bear. You have to give me the card." He takes the card from Lily. He counts his cards. He has more cards than Lily. He says, "I win! I win the game!" + +Lily is sad. She wanted to win. She says, "You are good, Ben. But I am hungry. Can we have some food?" Ben says, "Yes, Lily, we can have some food. Let's go to the kitchen. Mom made some soup for us. It is mild. It is not hot. It is not spicy. It is good for us. Do you like soup, Lily?" Lily says, "Yes, Ben, I like soup. Soup is yummy. Thank you, Mom." Ben and Lily go to the kitchen. They eat the soup. They are happy. They are friends. +Anna and Ben are playing in the yard. They see a lot of leaves on the ground. They want to create something with the leaves. + +"Let's make a huge pile of leaves!" Anna says. + +"OK, how do we do that?" Ben asks. + +"We need a rake. A rake is a tool that helps us move the leaves. Come, I'll show you." Anna says. + +Anna and Ben find a rake in the shed. They take turns using the rake to gather the leaves. They work hard and have fun. Soon, they have a huge pile of leaves in the middle of the yard. + +"Wow, look at our pile! It's so big!" Ben says. + +"It's awesome! Let's jump in it!" Anna says. + +They run to the pile and jump in it. They laugh and throw leaves in the air. They enjoy their creation. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the backyard. They liked to pretend they were lions and roar at each other. They also liked to chase the birds and the squirrels. + +"Roar! I'm the king of the jungle!" Ben said, as he ran after a sparrow. + +"Roar! I'm the queen of the jungle!" Lily said, as she followed him. + +They were having so much fun that they forgot their task. Mom had asked them to help her pick up the toys and put them in the basket. She said they could play after they finished their task. + +But they did not finish their task. They left the toys all over the grass. They did not hear Mom calling them. + +Mom came out to the backyard. She saw the mess. She saw Lily and Ben roaring and playing. She was not happy. + +"Lily! Ben! Come here right now!" Mom said, in a loud voice. + +Lily and Ben stopped roaring and playing. They saw Mom. They saw the toys. They felt guilty. + +They walked slowly to Mom. They hung their heads. They said sorry. + +Mom looked at them. She was still not happy. But she was also kind. + +"I'm glad you had fun, but you did not do your task. You have to pick up the toys and put them in the basket. Then you can play some more. Do you understand?" Mom said. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They said sorry again. They went to pick up the toys and put them in the basket. They did their task. + +Mom smiled. She gave them a hug. She said she loved them. + +Lily and Ben smiled. They gave her a hug. They said they loved her. + +They finished their task. They went back to play. They roared and played. But they also listened to Mom. +Lila and Ben are best friends. They like to play in the park every day. They have a lot of fun on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. But their favorite thing is to sit on the bench and talk. + +One day, Lila has a problem. She lost her teddy bear. She is very sad and scared. She does not know where her teddy bear is. She looks everywhere, but she cannot find him. + +She runs to Ben and tells him her problem. Ben is a reliable friend. He listens to Lila and hugs her. He says, "Don't worry, Lila. We will find your teddy bear. I will help you. Maybe he is hiding somewhere in the park. Let's look together." + +They look under the trees, behind the bushes, and in the sandbox. They ask the other kids if they have seen Lila's teddy bear. But no one has seen him. + +They are about to give up, when they see something brown and fuzzy on the bench. It is Lila's teddy bear! He was sitting on the bench all along. He must have fallen out of Lila's waist when she was playing. + +Lila is so happy. She runs to the bench and picks up her teddy bear. She hugs him and kisses him. She says, "I found you! I missed you so much! You are my best teddy bear!" + +Ben is happy too. He smiles and says, "I'm glad you found your teddy bear, Lila. You are my best friend!" + +They sit on the bench and talk. They are happy and safe. They have each other and their teddy bears. They are the best friends in the park. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to write. They wrote stories, poems, and letters with their crayons and paper. They also liked to show their writing to their mom and dad, who always praised them and gave them hugs. + +One day, mom and dad bought a new bottle of wine. They said it was a special drink for grown-ups, and they put it on the table. Ben and Lily were curious about the wine. They wanted to see what it looked like and smelled like. + +"Let's write about the wine," Ben said to Lily. "We can make up a story about where it came from and who made it." + +"OK," Lily said. "But I bet my story will be better than yours. I'm a better writer than you." + +"No, you're not," Ben said. "I'm a better writer than you. Let's see who can write the best story." + +They each took a crayon and a paper and started to write. They wrote very fast and very hard, trying to make their stories more interesting and funny than the other's. They did not notice that they were pushing the bottle of wine with their elbows. + +Suddenly, the bottle of wine fell off the table and broke on the floor. The wine spilled everywhere, making a big mess. Mom and dad heard the noise and came running. + +"What happened here?" mom asked, looking at the broken glass and the red stain. + +"Ben and Lily were writing about the wine," dad said, picking up their papers. "They were being very competitive and careless." + +Mom and dad were very angry and disappointed. They scolded Ben and Lily for wasting the wine and making a mess. They took away their crayons and papers and sent them to their room. They said they could not write for a week. + +Ben and Lily felt very sorry and sad. They wished they had not been so competitive and careless. They wished they had not written about the wine. They wished they had written something else. +Ben and Lily liked to play with their toy animals. They had many animals, but their favorite was the big blue whale. They named him Wally. Wally was very friendly and liked to swim in the bathtub. + +One day, Ben and Lily had a fight. They both wanted to play with Wally, but they did not want to share. They pulled and tugged on Wally, trying to separate him from each other. Wally felt sad and scared. He did not like to be pulled and tugged. + +"Stop it!" Wally said. "You are hurting me! I want to play with both of you, not just one of you. You are my friends, why are you fighting?" + +Ben and Lily stopped and looked at Wally. They felt sorry for him. They realized they were being mean and selfish. They did not want to hurt Wally or lose his friendship. + +"I'm sorry, Wally," Ben said. "I was wrong. You are a good whale and a good friend. Lily, you can play with Wally too. We can take turns or play together." + +"I'm sorry, too, Wally," Lily said. "I was wrong, too. You are a nice whale and a nice friend. Ben, you can play with Wally too. We can share or play together." + +Wally smiled and thanked them. He was happy that they made up and apologized. He was a patient whale and a loyal friend. He hoped they would never fight again. He splashed in the bathtub and invited them to join him. Ben and Lily hugged Wally and each other. They played with Wally and their other animals. They had fun and learned to be kind and fair. +Lily loved to dance. She danced in the morning, in the afternoon, and at night. She danced with her dolls, her teddy, and her cat. She danced when she was happy, when she was sad, and when she was bored. She was a dancer. + +One day, her mom took her to a big place with many people. There was a stage and music and lights. Lily saw other dancers on the stage. They wore pretty dresses and shoes. They jumped and spun and smiled. Lily wanted to be like them. + +"Mom, can I dance on the stage too?" Lily asked. + +"Not now, sweetie. These dancers are very good. They practiced a lot. They value their dance. They work hard and have fun. Maybe when you are older, you can dance on the stage too." Mom said. + +Lily nodded. She watched the dancers with big eyes. She clapped and cheered. She felt jolly. She liked their dance. She wanted to value her dance too. + +She decided to practice more at home. She asked her mom to teach her some moves. She asked her dad to play some music. She asked her cat to be her partner. She danced every day. She was a dancer. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. One night, they were playing with their blocks and making a big tower. Tom wanted to put the red block on top, but Lily wanted the blue block. They both reached for the tower and pulled. + +"Mine!" Tom shouted. + +"No, mine!" Lily shouted. + +The tower fell down and the blocks went everywhere. One block hit Tom's nose and made it hurt. He started to cry. Lily felt bad and said sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. I didn't mean to hurt you. Do you want the red block?" Lily asked. + +Tom sniffed and nodded. He took the red block and gave Lily the blue block. They hugged and said they were sorry. Then they started to build a new tower together. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what happened. She saw the twins playing nicely and smiled. She brought them some cookies and milk for a snack. They were tasty and made them happy. + +"Thank you, Mom. We love you," Tom and Lily said. + +"I love you too, my sweeties. Now, it's time for bed. Say good night to your toys and put them away," Mom said. + +Tom and Lily said good night to their blocks and their other toys. They put them in their toy box and went to their beds. Mom tucked them in and kissed them good night. + +"Sleep well, my darlings. Have sweet dreams," Mom said. + +Tom and Lily closed their eyes and fell asleep. They dreamed of building big towers and sharing their blocks. They were happy and loved. +Tom and Lily were playing in the yard. They had a big bucket of water and some cups. They liked to splash and soak each other with the water. It was fun and cool. + +But then, they saw a big pile of dust in the corner. It was brown and dry and looked like sand. Tom had an idea. He said to Lily, "Let's soak the dust and make mud. Then we can make mud pies and cakes." + +Lily nodded and smiled. She thought it was a good idea. They took their bucket and cups and went to the dust. They poured water on the dust and stirred it with their hands. It became wet and sticky and muddy. They scooped some mud and shaped it into pies and cakes. They put them on a tray and pretended to eat them. + +But they did not see that the dust was not just dust. It was also dirt and trash and bugs and worms. The water made it smell bad and rotten. The bugs and worms crawled out of the mud and onto their hands and faces. They bit and stung them. It hurt and itched. + +Tom and Lily screamed and dropped the mud. They ran to the house and knocked on the door. Their mom opened the door and saw them. She was angry. She said, "What have you done? You are filthy and stinky and covered with bugs and worms. You have ruined your clothes and the yard. You are in big trouble. Go to the bathroom and wash yourselves. Now!" + +Tom and Lily cried and said they were sorry. But their mom did not listen. She sent them to the bathroom and closed the door. They had to scrub and rinse and dry themselves. They had to throw away their clothes and the tray. They had to stay in their room for the rest of the day. They had no more fun and no more water and no more mud. They were sad and sore and sorry. They wished they had never soaked the dust. +Tom and Lily are playing in the yard. They like to run and jump and hide. They see a tall tree with many green leaves. They want to climb the tree and see the sky. + +"Can we climb the tree, Mom?" Tom asks. + +Mom is sitting on a bench and reading a book. She looks at the tree and smiles. + +"Yes, you can, but be careful. Don't go too high and don't let go of the branches," she answers. + +Tom and Lily are happy. They run to the tree and start to climb. They hold on to the branches and go up and up. They see the birds and the clouds and the sun. + +"Look, Lily, I can see the whole yard from here!" Tom says. + +"Me too, Tom, it's so big and pretty!" Lily says. + +They laugh and wave to Mom. Mom waves back and watches them. She is proud of her brave and curious children. She hopes they will always love to explore and learn. +Anna and Ben were hungry. They wanted to eat pasta for lunch. But they had a problem. The pasta was in the kitchen, and the kitchen was dark and scary. There was a big noise in the kitchen, like a monster. + +"I don't want to go in there," Ben said. He hid behind the sofa. + +"Me neither," Anna said. She hugged her teddy bear. + +But then they smelled the pasta. It smelled yummy and cheesy. Their tummies rumbled. + +"Maybe we can be brave and enter the kitchen," Anna said. "Maybe the noise is not a monster. Maybe it is something nice." + +Ben looked at Anna. He was still scared, but he was also hungry. He nodded. + +"Okay, let's go together," he said. He took Anna's hand. + +They walked slowly to the kitchen door. They opened it a little bit. They peeked inside. + +They saw the pasta on the table. It looked hot and tasty. They also saw the noise. It was not a monster. It was their cat, Fluffy. Fluffy was playing with a ball of yarn. He was making the yarn bounce and roll. + +"Hi, Fluffy," Anna said. She smiled. + +"Meow," Fluffy said. He stopped playing and rubbed his head on Anna's leg. + +Anna and Ben entered the kitchen. They were not scared anymore. They were brave. They sat down and ate the pasta. It was delicious. They shared some with Fluffy. He liked it too. + +They were happy. They had pasta, and they had Fluffy, and they had each other. They were a brave and hungry team. +Lily was a little girl who loved to play with her cat, Mimi. Mimi had a long, pink tail that she liked to flick and wave. Lily liked to chase Mimi's tail and try to catch it. Mimi did not like that. She wanted to nap and be left alone. + +One day, Lily was playing with Mimi's tail again. She grabbed it and pulled it hard. Mimi hissed and scratched Lily's hand. Lily cried and let go of the tail. Mimi ran away and hid under the sofa. + +Lily's mom heard the noise and came to see what happened. She saw Lily's hand was bleeding and Mimi was nowhere to be seen. She took Lily to the bathroom and washed her hand. She put a band-aid on it and gave her a hug. + +"Lily, why did you pull Mimi's tail?" she asked. + +"I wanted to play with it. It is so pink and pretty," Lily said. + +"Mimi does not like that. Her tail is part of her body. It hurts when you pull it. How would you feel if someone pulled your hair?" mom said. + +"I would not like that. It would hurt and make me mad," Lily said. + +"Then you should not do that to Mimi. You should be gentle and kind to her. She is your friend, not your toy. If you want to play with her, you should use a ball or a string. Maybe she will come out and join you. But you have to respect her and let her be if she does not want to play. Can you do that?" mom said. + +"Yes, mom. I am sorry. I will not pull Mimi's tail again. I will quit doing that. I will be nice to her. I hope she is not mad at me," Lily said. + +Mom smiled and kissed Lily's cheek. "That's good, Lily. I am proud of you. Now, why don't you go and find Mimi and say sorry to her. Maybe she will forgive you and let you pet her. But remember, only if she wants to. OK?" + +"OK, mom. Thank you. I love you and I love Mimi," Lily said. + +She ran to the living room and looked for Mimi. She saw her peeking out from under the sofa. She approached her slowly and softly. + +"Mimi, I am sorry. I will not pull your tail again. I will quit doing that. I will be nice to you. Can we be friends again?" she said. + +Mimi looked at Lily and saw her band-aid and her sad eyes. She felt sorry for her too. She came out from under the sofa and rubbed her head against Lily's leg. She purred and licked Lily's hand. + +Lily smiled and stroked Mimi's fur. She felt her pink tail wrap around her arm. She did not pull it. She just held it gently. + +They cuddled and played together. They were happy and friends again. +Tom and Lily were going to fly on a big plane with their mom and dad. They were very excited, but also a little scared. They had never been on a plane before. + +"Mom, what if the plane falls?" Lily asked. + +"Planes don't fall, sweetie. They have wings and engines that make them fly high in the sky. They are very safe and strong," Mom said. + +"Are you sure, Mom?" Tom asked. + +"Yes, I'm sure. And you know what? The plane has a pilot who knows how to fly the plane very well. He talks to other people on the ground who help him find the way. He will take us to a nice place where we can have fun and see new things," Mom said. + +Tom and Lily felt a little better, but they still held their mom's hand as they walked to the plane. They saw other people with bags and suitcases. They heard the plane make loud noises. + +"Wow, look at the plane! It's so big and shiny!" Tom said. + +"It's also very noisy. I don't like the noise," Lily said. + +Mom smiled and said, "The noise is normal, honey. It's the plane getting ready to fly. It will be quieter when we are in the air. Don't worry, it will be fun. Just remember to listen to the pilot and the flight attendants. They will tell us what to do and how to be safe." + +Tom and Lily nodded and followed their mom and dad to the plane. They found their seats and buckled their belts. They looked out the window and saw the clouds and the sun. + +"Look, we are flying!" Tom said. + +"We are flying!" Lily repeated. + +They smiled and hugged each other. They were not scared anymore. They were brave and curious. They learned that flying on a plane was not so scary after all. They learned that they could trust their mom and dad and the people who helped them. They learned that they could try new things and have fun. They were happy. +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They saw a big vine that grew on the wall. It had many green leaves and purple flowers. + +"Look, Ben, a vine!" Lily said. "Can we climb it?" + +Ben was not sure. The vine looked heavy and strong, but also old and dry. He was afraid it might break. + +"I don't know, Lily. It might be dangerous," he said. + +But Lily wanted to try. She had an urge to see what was on the other side of the wall. She thought there might be a secret place or a treasure. + +"Please, Ben, let's climb it. It will be fun," she said. She pulled his hand and dragged him to the vine. + +Ben felt scared, but he did not want to disappoint Lily. He followed her and grabbed the vine. They started to climb slowly and carefully. + +The vine was rough and scratchy. It made their hands and legs hurt. The vine was also heavy and wobbly. It made them sway and shake. They heard a cracking sound. + +"Ben, I'm scared. The vine is breaking," Lily said. + +"Me too, Lily. Let's go down. Hurry!" Ben said. + +They tried to go down, but it was too late. The vine snapped and they fell to the ground. They landed on a pile of soft grass and flowers. They were not hurt, but they were dirty and shocked. + +They looked at each other and started to cry. They heard a voice. + +"Ben, Lily, what are you doing? Are you okay?" It was their mom. She had heard the noise and came to see. + +She saw the broken vine and the crying children. She hugged them and comforted them. + +"It's okay, Ben, Lily. You are safe. But you should not climb the vine. It was old and weak. It could have hurt you badly. Next time, listen to your feelings. If you feel scared or unsure, don't do it. Okay?" + +"Okay, mom," Ben and Lily said. They felt sorry and ashamed. + +Mom smiled and kissed them. She took them inside and cleaned them up. She gave them some juice and cookies. + +"Next time, you can play with something else. There are many things in the garden that are safe and fun. Like the swing, or the ball, or the sandbox. Or you can ask me to help you find something new. Okay?" + +"Okay, mom," Ben and Lily said. They felt better and happy. + +They learned their lesson. They never climbed the vine again. But they still had many adventures in the garden. +Lily loves to sing. She sings in the morning, she sings in the afternoon, she sings at night. She sings when she is happy, she sings when she is sad, she sings when she is bored. She sings to her toys, she sings to her mom, she sings to her dad. + +One day, Lily sees a poster on the wall. It says: "Talent Show. Come and show your skills. Everyone can join." Lily wants to join. She thinks she has a skill. She can sing. She tells her mom. Her mom says: "That's great, Lily. Do you want me to help you practice?" + +Lily nods. She and her mom practice every day. They sing different songs. They sing loud and soft. They sing fast and slow. They sing high and low. Lily has fun. She learns new words. She feels confident. + +The day of the talent show comes. Lily is nervous. She sees many other kids. They have different skills. Some can dance, some can draw, some can tell jokes. Lily waits for her turn. She hears her name. She walks to the stage. She sees many people. They look at her. She feels scared. + +She remembers her mom's words: "Just sing from your heart, Lily. You can do it. I'm proud of you." She sees her mom's smile. She feels brave. She opens her mouth. She starts to sing. She sings her favorite song. She sings with joy. She sings with love. She sings with courage. + +The people listen. They like her song. They clap their hands. They cheer for her. They smile at her. Lily feels happy. She feels successful. She bows to the people. She runs to her mom. She hugs her mom. She says: "Thank you, mom. I did it. I sang from my heart." Her mom says: "You're welcome, Lily. You did great. I love you." They smile at each other. They sing together. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide. They saw a big tent with many colors. They wanted to go inside. + +"Can we go, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, but be careful. It is a cheap tent. It may break," Mom said. + +Lily and Tom ran to the tent. They opened the flap and went in. It was dark inside. They could not see anything. + +"Where are we?" Tom said. + +"I don't know. It is scary," Lily said. + +They held hands and walked slowly. They heard a loud noise. They saw a flash of light. A clown appeared in front of them. He had a red nose, a big smile and a funny hat. + +"Hello, kids! Welcome to my show!" the clown said. + +Lily and Tom screamed. They did not like the clown. He looked mean and scary. They ran out of the tent. They found Mom and hugged her. + +"Mom, there is a bad clown in the tent! He scared us!" Lily said. + +"Oh, no! I'm sorry, kids. That was a cheap tent. It was not a good show. Let's go home and have some cookies," Mom said. + +Lily and Tom nodded. They did not want to see the clown again. They wanted to go home and be safe. They learned that cheap things are not always good. They liked simple things better. +Lily was restless. She did not want to nap. She wanted to play with her toys and her cat. But Mom said she had to nap or she would be cranky. Mom put Lily in her crib and kissed her. "Sleep well, sweetie," Mom said. + +But Lily did not sleep. She waited until Mom left the room. Then she crawled out of her crib. She was very quiet. She did not want Mom to hear her. She crawled to the door and opened it. She crawled to the living room. She saw her cat on the couch. She crawled to the couch and climbed on it. She hugged her cat. "Hi, Fluffy," she said. + +Fluffy was not happy. He did not like to be hugged. He wanted to nap too. He tried to get away from Lily. He scratched her with his claws. "Ow!" Lily said. She let go of Fluffy. Fluffy jumped off the couch and ran away. Lily was sad. She wanted to play with Fluffy. + +She saw something else on the couch. It was Dad's mustache. Dad had shaved it off that morning. He said he wanted a new look. He put his mustache on the couch as a joke. He forgot to throw it away. Lily did not know it was a joke. She thought it was a toy. She picked up the mustache and put it on her face. She looked in the mirror. She laughed. She looked like Dad. + +She crawled to the kitchen. She wanted to show Mom and Dad her mustache. She did not know they were in the kitchen. She crawled to the table. She saw Mom and Dad sitting there. They were drinking tea and talking. They did not see Lily. Lily crawled to Mom and said, "Hi, Mom." + +Mom and Dad looked at Lily. They saw her mustache. They were very surprised. They did not know how she got out of her crib. They did not know how she got the mustache. They did not know what to say. They stared at Lily. + +Lily smiled. She said, "Do you like my mustache?" +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. Today, they want to make exercise. They run and jump and skip. They are happy and sweaty. + +"Look, there is a big puddle!" Ben says. He points to a hole with water. "Let's jump in it!" + +"OK!" Lily says. She likes water. She follows Ben to the puddle. They jump in it with a splash. The water is cold and wet. They laugh and splash each other. + +"Hey, stop it!" Lily says. Ben splashes her too much. She gets water in her eyes and mouth. She wipes her face with her hand. + +"Sorry!" Ben says. He stops splashing. He sees Lily is wet and sad. He gives her a hug. "You are my friend. I don't want to make you sad." + +Lily smiles. She hugs Ben back. "You are my friend too. I don't want to make you sad either. But you are very wet!" + +They giggle. They get out of the puddle. They shake their bodies like dogs. They go to their moms. Their moms give them towels and hugs. They are still wet, but they are warm and happy. They made exercise and fun. +Tom and Lily were very excited. It was Christmas Eve and they wanted to see Santa. They put on their warm pajamas and brushed their teeth. Then they went to the living room and hung their stockings by the chimney. They also left some cookies and milk for Santa and some carrots for his reindeer. + +"Can we stay up and wait for Santa?" Lily asked Tom. + +"No, we have to go to bed," Tom said. "Santa only comes when we are asleep. He is very busy and needs to rest too." + +"OK, but can we peek through the window?" Lily said. + +"Maybe for a little bit," Tom said. "But we have to be very quiet and not make any noise." + +They tiptoed to the window and looked at the dark sky. They saw some stars and the moon, but no sign of Santa or his sleigh. They waited and waited, but they felt very sleepy. + +"Maybe we should go to bed now," Tom said. "Santa will be here soon." + +"OK, good night, Tom," Lily said. + +"Good night, Lily," Tom said. + +They hugged each other and went to their bedroom. They snuggled in their beds and closed their eyes. They dreamed of Santa and the presents he would bring. + +Meanwhile, Santa arrived on the roof with his reindeer. He smiled and winked at them. He took out his big sack and slid down the chimney. He saw the cookies and milk and the carrots. He ate some of them and drank the milk. They were delicious. He thanked Tom and Lily for their kindness. He filled their stockings with toys and candy. He also left some bigger presents under the tree. He wrote a note for them and signed it with a "Ho ho ho". He climbed back up the chimney and got on his sleigh. He waved to his reindeer and said, "Let's go, we have more houses to visit. Merry Christmas, Tom and Lily!" He flew away into the night. +Tommy was hungry. He wanted a snack. He looked in the kitchen and saw a yellow fruit. He knew it was a banana. He liked bananas. He took the banana and peeled it. + +"Can I have some?" asked his sister Lily. She was hungry too. + +Tommy was thoughtful. He loved his sister. He did not want to make her sad. He realized he could share the banana with her. He broke the banana in half and gave one piece to Lily. + +"Thank you, Tommy!" said Lily. She smiled and ate the banana. + +"You're welcome, Lily!" said Tommy. He smiled and ate the banana too. + +They both enjoyed the snack. They were happy. They hugged each other. They were good siblings. +Lily and Ben are playing in the garden. They have a hose and a bucket of water. They want to make marks on the wall with the water. + +"Look, I can make a big mark!" Lily says. She sprays the hose at the wall. The water makes a wet shape on the brick. + +"Me too!" Ben says. He takes the hose from Lily and sprays the wall. He makes a smaller mark next to Lily's. + +"No, Ben, that's my mark!" Lily says. She tries to grab the hose back from Ben. They pull and tug on the hose. + +"Stop it, Lily, it's my turn!" Ben says. He does not let go of the hose. + +"Stop it, Ben, you are making a mess!" Lily says. She does not let go of the hose either. + +They hear a voice from the house. It is Mom. + +"Hey, what are you two doing?" Mom says. She comes out of the house and sees the wet wall. "You are not supposed to spray the wall with the hose. That wall is clean. You are making it dirty." + +Lily and Ben stop pulling on the hose. They look at Mom. They look at the wall. They see the marks they made. + +"Sorry, Mom," Lily says. + +"Sorry, Mom," Ben says. + +Mom sighs. She takes the hose and the bucket from them. + +"Come on, let's go inside and have a snack," Mom says. "Then you can help me clean the wall." + +Lily and Ben follow Mom inside. They are not happy. They wanted to play with the hose and make marks. But they also love Mom and do not want to make her mad. They hope Mom will let them play with the hose again. But next time, they will not spray the wall. They will spray the grass or the flowers or each other. That will be more fun. And less dirty. +Lily liked to read books. She had many books in her room. Some books had pictures and some books had words. Lily wanted to learn new words. She asked her mom for a book with many words. + +"Mom, can you give me a book with many words?" Lily said. + +"Sure, Lily. I have a book for you. It is called a dictionary. A dictionary has many words and their meanings. You can look up any word you want to know." Mom said. + +"Wow, thank you, Mom. A dictionary sounds fun. Can I take it to my room?" Lily said. + +"Yes, you can. But be careful with it. It is a big and heavy book. And do not make too much noise. Your brother is sleeping." Mom said. + +Lily took the dictionary to her room. She opened it and saw many words. She tried to read some of them. She saw words like "apple", "ball", "cat" and "dog". She knew those words. She wanted to find new words. She turned the pages and saw words like "recommend", "noisy" and "puzzle". She did not know those words. She wondered what they meant. + +She looked at the word "recommend". She saw a picture of a girl holding a book and smiling. She saw a sentence that said: "She recommends this book to her friend. It means she thinks her friend will like it." Lily understood. She liked to recommend books to her friends too. + +She looked at the word "noisy". She saw a picture of a boy playing a drum and a girl covering her ears. She saw a sentence that said: "He is making a lot of noise. It means he is loud and bothersome." Lily understood. She did not like noisy things. They hurt her ears. + +She looked at the word "puzzle". She saw a picture of a box with many pieces and a picture of a house. She saw a sentence that said: "She is doing a puzzle. It means she is putting the pieces together to make a picture." Lily understood. She liked puzzles. They were fun and challenging. + +Lily learned many new words from the dictionary. She was happy and proud. She wanted to tell her mom. She closed the dictionary and carried it to the living room. She saw her mom sitting on the couch. + +"Mom, look what I learned from the dictionary. I learned words like recommend, noisy and puzzle. Do you want to hear them?" Lily said. + +"Shh, Lily. You are being too noisy. Your brother is sleeping. You can tell me later. Put the dictionary back in your room and play quietly." Mom said. + +Lily felt sad. She did not mean to be noisy. She just wanted to share her new words. She took the dictionary back to her room and put it on her shelf. She decided to read another book. She picked a book with pictures and words. She opened it and saw a word she knew. It was "recommend". She smiled. She liked that word. She recommended the book to herself. She thought she would like it. She read the book and enjoyed it. She was quiet and happy. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play with paint and paper. They have many colors of paint: red, yellow, green, and blue. They use brushes to make shapes and lines on the paper. + +One day, Sara and Ben find a new paint in the box. It is not red, yellow, green, or blue. It is a different color. It is unknown. Sara and Ben are curious. They want to try the unknown paint. + +"What color is this?" Sara asks. + +"I don't know. Let's see." Ben says. + +They take the unknown paint and a brush. They paint a big circle on the paper. The circle is not red, yellow, green, or blue. It is a new color. It is purple. + +"Wow! Look at this!" Sara says. + +"It's so pretty! It's purple!" Ben says. + +Sara and Ben are happy. They like the unknown paint. They paint more circles and stars and hearts on the paper. They make a beautiful picture with the purple paint. They show their picture to their mom and dad. Their mom and dad are proud. They say Sara and Ben are very creative. They hang the picture on the wall. Sara and Ben smile. They love to paint. +Lily and Ben were bored. They wanted to play something fun. They saw a big carpet in the living room. They decided to pretend it was a magic carpet. They said they could fly to anywhere they wanted. + +"Let's go to the zoo!" Lily said. "I want to see the lions and the monkeys." + +"OK!" Ben said. "But we have to be careful. The lions might try to eat us." + +They climbed on the carpet and made flying noises. They imagined they saw trees and birds and clouds. They had a lot of fun. + +But they did not see that the carpet was near the fireplace. The fireplace had fire in it. The fire was hot and dangerous. The fire touched the edge of the carpet. The carpet started to burn. + +"Look!" Lily said. "The carpet is on fire!" + +"Help!" Ben said. "We have to get off!" + +But it was too late. The fire spread quickly. The carpet was very old and dry. It burned very fast. Lily and Ben could not get off. They screamed and cried. The fire hurt them. They could not breathe. They fell down. They were dead. + +Their mom and dad heard the noise. They ran to the living room. They saw the fire and the smoke. They saw Lily and Ben on the floor. They were very sad and angry. They called for help. But it was too late. Lily and Ben were gone. They could not pretend anymore. +Anna and Ben are playing with their toy trucks in the garden. They have a big pile of sand and some rocks. They want to build a wall with the rocks. + +"Look, I can load my truck with sand!" Anna says. She scoops up some sand with her shovel and dumps it in the back of her truck. + +"That's cool, Anna! I can load my truck with rocks!" Ben says. He picks up some rocks and puts them in his truck. "Let's go and build our wall!" + +They drive their trucks to a spot in the garden where they have some space. They are very excited. They start to unload their trucks and stack the rocks on top of each other. + +"Wow, our wall is getting big!" Anna says. She puts another rock on the wall. + +"Be careful, Anna! Don't make it too high!" Ben says. He sees that the wall is wobbly. "It might fall down!" + +But Anna does not listen. She wants to make the wall higher and higher. She puts one more rock on the wall. Suddenly, the wall starts to shake and crumble. + +"Uh-oh!" Anna says. She jumps back. + +"Watch out!" Ben says. He pulls Anna away. + +The wall falls down with a loud noise. Sand and rocks fly everywhere. Anna and Ben are covered in dust. + +"Oh no, our wall!" Anna says. She feels sad. + +"It's okay, Anna. We can build it again!" Ben says. He hugs Anna. + +"Really?" Anna says. She smiles. + +"Yes, really. But this time, let's make it stronger and safer!" Ben says. + +"Okay!" Anna says. She wipes her face. + +They get up and look for their trucks. They are still excited. They love to play with their trucks and build things. They are good friends. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her new doll. She named her doll Anna and gave her a pink dress and a hat. Lily and Anna did everything together. They had tea parties, read books, and sang songs. + +One day, Lily's mom said they had to go to the store. Lily wanted to bring Anna with her, but mom said no. She said Anna had to stay at home and wait for them. Lily was sad. She did not want to leave Anna alone. She hugged Anna and said, "I will be back soon. You stay here and be good. I love you." + +Lily and mom went to the store. They bought some milk, some bread, and some apples. Lily saw many things at the store. She saw toys, books, and candy. She wanted to buy something for Anna, but mom said they had enough. Lily was still sad. She missed Anna. + +When they came back home, Lily ran to her room. She wanted to see Anna. She opened the door and saw Anna on the bed. But something was wrong. Anna had a big hole in her eye. Lily gasped. She felt tears in her eyes. She picked up Anna and said, "What happened to you? Who did this to you?" + +Lily's mom came in and saw the hole in Anna's eye. She said, "Oh, Lily, I'm sorry. I think the cat did this. He likes to play with dolls. He did not mean to hurt Anna. He did not know she was your new friend." + +Lily was angry. She did not like the cat. She said, "Bad cat! You are mean! You ruined my new doll! Go away!" She hugged Anna and said, "I'm sorry, Anna. You are still my friend. I will fix your eye. I will find some glue and some cotton. You will be okay." + +Lily and mom found some glue and some cotton. They put some glue on the hole and some cotton on the glue. They made a new eye for Anna. It was not the same as the old eye, but it was still an eye. Lily said, "There, Anna. You look better now. You have a new eye. You are still pretty. I still love you." + +Anna did not say anything, but Lily knew she was happy. She smiled and said, "Let's go play. We have a lot of fun things to do. You and me. We are best friends. We will always stay together." +Sara was sad. She had a bad cut on her knee. It hurt a lot. She cried and cried. + +Daddy came and saw her. He hugged her and said, "Don't cry, Sara. I will help you. I have a band-aid for you." + +He took a band-aid from his pocket and put it on her knee. He kissed her and said, "There, now it will heal. You are a brave girl." + +Sara smiled and said, "Thank you, Daddy. You are the best." + +But then, a big dog came and barked at them. It was a bad dog. It wanted to bite them. Sara was scared. She screamed and hid behind Daddy. + +Daddy said, "Go away, bad dog. Leave us alone." + +He threw a stick at the dog. The dog ran after the stick. Daddy and Sara ran to the house. They locked the door and said, "We are safe now." + +They hugged each other and said, "We love you." +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big billboard near the park. The billboard has a picture of a fierce lion. The lion has big teeth and yellow eyes. + +"Wow, look at that lion!" Tom says. "He is so fierce. He can roar and bite. I want to be like him." + +Anna shakes her head. "No, Tom. You don't want to be like him. He is scary and mean. He has no friends. I like you the way you are. You are kind and funny. You can laugh and hug." + +Tom thinks for a moment. He looks at the lion and then at Anna. He smiles. "You are right, Anna. I don't want to be like him. I want to be me. And I want to be your friend. Will you accept me as your friend?" + +Anna nods. "Of course, Tom. I accept you as my friend. You are my best friend. Come on, let's go play on the swings." + +Tom and Anna hold hands and run to the swings. They forget about the fierce lion on the billboard. They are happy and free. +Tom and Mia were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They liked to slide, swing, and run. But their favorite thing was to poke the ducks. + +The ducks lived in a pond near the park. They had soft feathers and long necks. They made funny noises when Tom and Mia poked them. Sometimes they bit Tom and Mia's fingers, but they did not hurt. + +One day, Tom and Mia saw a new duck in the pond. It was white and had a red face. It looked different from the other ducks. Tom and Mia wanted to poke it. + +"Hello, duck," Tom said. "Can we poke you?" + +The duck did not answer. It swam away from Tom and Mia. + +"Come back, duck," Mia said. "We just want to play." + +The duck did not come back. It went to the other side of the pond. It climbed on the land and shook its feathers. + +Tom and Mia followed the duck. They ran around the pond. They wanted to see the duck up close. + +But the duck did not like Tom and Mia. It did not want to be poked. It opened its mouth and made a loud noise. + +"Quack! Quack! Quack!" + +The noise scared Tom and Mia. They stopped running. They looked at the duck. + +The duck looked at them. It had a charming smile. It winked at them. + +Tom and Mia smiled back. They liked the duck. They did not want to poke it anymore. + +They waved at the duck. They said, "Bye, duck. See you later." + +The duck waved back. It said, "Bye, kids. Have fun." + +Tom and Mia went back to the park. They played with the other ducks. They did not poke them. They fed them bread. They were happy. +Tommy likes to play in the park with his ball. He throws the ball high and runs to catch it. He laughs and has fun. One day, he sees a girl with long hair and a white dress. She is sitting on a bench and holding a book. Tommy thinks she is pretty and wants to say hello. + +He runs to the girl and smiles. "Hi, I am Tommy. What is your name?" he asks. + +The girl looks at him and frowns. "My name is Angel. Go away, I am reading," she says. + +Tommy feels sad. He likes Angel and wants to be her friend. He tries to talk to her again. "What are you reading? Can I see?" he asks. + +Angel shakes her head and hugs her book. "No, you can't. This is my book. It is about angels. They are beautiful and good. You are not an angel. You are dirty and noisy. Leave me alone," she says. + +Tommy feels angry. He thinks Angel is mean and rude. He wants to make her sorry. He grabs her book and runs away. He thinks he will hide the book and make her cry. + +Angel screams and chases him. She is very mad. She wants her book back. She loves her book. It is a gift from her grandma. She calls him a bad boy and a thief. + +Tommy runs faster and faster. He thinks he is smart and brave. He laughs and teases her. He says he will keep the book and throw it in the trash. + +But then, he trips and falls. He drops the book and hurts his knee. He cries and feels pain. He is scared and sorry. + +Angel catches up and sees him. She sees his tears and his blood. She feels sorry too. She picks up her book and checks it. It is not broken or dirty. She is relieved and happy. + +She goes to Tommy and helps him up. She gives him a tissue and wipes his knee. She says she is sorry for being mean and rude. She says she will share her book and tell him about angels. She says they can be friends. + +Tommy stops crying and smiles. He says he is sorry for being smart and brave. He says he will give her back her book and listen to her. He says they can be friends. + +They hug and walk to the bench. They sit and read the book together. They learn about angels and other things. They laugh and have fun. They are happy. They are friends. +Lily and Ben are going to the stadium with Mom and Dad. They are very happy. They like to watch the big game. They wear red and blue clothes. That is the color of their team. + +When they get to the stadium, they see many people. They hear a lot of noise. They smell popcorn and hot dogs. They find their seats and sit down. They look at the green field and the players. + +"Look, Ben, there is our team!" Lily says. She points at the red and blue shirts. "They are ready to play." + +"Yes, they are, Lily. They are very good. They can run and kick and score." Ben says. He claps his hands. "Go, team, go!" + +The game starts. The referee blows a whistle. The players run and kick the ball. Sometimes they miss. Sometimes they score. Lily and Ben cheer and shout. They have fun. + +At the end of the game, their team wins. Lily and Ben are very happy. They jump and hug. They whistle and sing. Mom and Dad are happy, too. They take Lily and Ben to get ice cream. They say it was a good day. +Tom was a nosy kid. He liked to look at everything and ask many questions. He wanted to know what was in the big box in the living room. His mom said it was a surprise for his birthday. But Tom was too nosy to wait. + +One day, when his mom was out, Tom sneaked into the living room. He saw the big box and felt excited. He opened the box and saw a shiny bike. It was red and had a horn and a basket. Tom was very happy. He wanted to try the bike right away. + +He took the bike out of the box and rode it around the house. He honked the horn and put his toys in the basket. He had a lot of fun. But he did not see the vase on the table. He bumped into the table and the vase fell down. It broke into many pieces. Tom was scared. He heard his mom coming back. + +He quickly put the bike back in the box and ran to his room. He hoped his mom would not find out. But his mom saw the broken vase and the open box. She was very angry. She knew Tom was the nosy kid who did it. She went to his room and scolded him. She said he was not allowed to touch the bike until his birthday. She said he had to clean up the mess and say sorry. Tom felt very sad. He wished he had not been so nosy. He learned his lesson. He said sorry to his mom and helped her clean up. He waited for his birthday to ride the bike again. He hoped his mom would forgive him. He knew being nosy was not good. He wanted to be a good kid. That was the end of his story. +Ben and Mia are twins. They like to play in the garden. Today, they wear their rain boots and rain coats. They splash in the puddles and make mud pies. + +"Look, Ben, I found a big worm!" Mia says. She holds it up for Ben to see. + +"Wow, Mia, that's a long worm!" Ben says. He wants to touch it, but Mia pulls it away. + +"No, Ben, this is my worm. You find your own worm!" Mia says. She puts the worm in her pocket. + +Ben is sad. He looks around for another worm, but he can't find any. He sees a steak on the table. Mom left it there for dinner. Ben has an idea. + +"Hey, Mia, I found something better than a worm!" Ben says. He grabs the steak and runs to Mia. + +"What is it, Ben?" Mia asks. She takes out her worm and shows it to Ben. + +"Look, Mia, this is a steak!" Ben says. He holds up the steak for Mia to see. + +"Wow, Ben, that's a big steak!" Mia says. She wants to eat it, but Ben pulls it away. + +"No, Mia, this is my steak. You have your worm!" Ben says. He puts the steak in his pocket. + +Mia is mad. She wants the steak, not the worm. She chases Ben around the garden. They run and run, until they bump into Mom. + +"Ben, Mia, what are you doing?" Mom asks. She sees the steak and the worm in their pockets. She is shocked. + +"Ben, Mia, that's not a toy, that's our dinner!" Mom says. She takes the steak and the worm from them. She is not happy. + +"Sorry, Mom," Ben and Mia say. They look at each other and giggle. + +They are still wet and muddy, but they are hungry. They hope Mom will give them some steak later. +Anna and Ben are playing with blocks. They like to build towers and houses and cars. Anna has a big block with a hole in it. Ben has a small block with a stick in it. Ben wants to attach his block to Anna's block. + +"Can I put my block in your block?" Ben asks Anna. + +"OK, but be careful. It is my best block," Anna says. + +Ben tries to attach his block to Anna's block. He pushes hard, but the stick does not fit. He pushes harder, but the stick breaks. Anna's block falls down and cracks. + +"Oh no! You broke my block!" Anna cries. + +"I'm sorry, Anna. I did not mean to break it. I just wanted to test if it works," Ben says. + +Anna is very sad. She loves her block. She does not want to play with Ben anymore. She picks up her block and runs away. + +Ben is sorry too. He likes Anna. He did not want to make her sad. He looks at his block and sees the broken stick. He has an idea. + +He runs after Anna and finds her in the corner. She is still crying. + +"Anna, look. I fixed your block," Ben says. + +He shows her his block. He has attached a new stick to it with tape. He gives it to Anna. + +"Can I try again?" he asks. + +Anna looks at the block. She sees the new stick. She smiles. + +"OK, but be gentle. It is still my best block," she says. + +She lets Ben attach his block to her block. The stick fits. The blocks stay together. + +"Wow, it works!" Ben says. + +They both laugh. They hug. They are friends again. They play with their blocks. They are happy. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big yellow slide. Lily wants to try it. She runs to the slide and climbs up the ladder. + +"Come on, Tom!" she calls. "It looks fun!" + +Tom is scared. He does not like high things. He shakes his head. "No, thank you. I will sit here and watch." + +Lily reaches the top of the slide. She sits on the edge and smiles. She pushes herself down. She goes fast and feels the wind in her hair. She laughs and lands on the ground. + +"That was great!" she says. "Do you want to try, Tom?" + +Tom looks at the slide. He sees Lily is happy. He wants to be brave. He stands up and walks to the ladder. He climbs up slowly. He reaches the top of the slide. He sits on the edge and holds on tight. + +"Are you ready, Tom?" Lily asks. + +Tom nods. He lets go and slides down. He feels scared and excited. He closes his eyes and screams. He lands on the ground next to Lily. + +"That was scary!" he says. + +"But you did it!" Lily says. "You are brave, Tom!" + +They hug and smile. They feel safe and proud. They decide to try the slide again. They have fun in the park. +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to look at the flowers and the bugs. They saw a big butterfly with many colors. They wanted to catch it. + +"Look, Anna, a butterfly!" Ben said. He ran after it. + +"Wait for me, Ben!" Anna said. She followed him. + +The butterfly flew over the fence. Ben and Anna climbed over the fence. They saw a house with a big window. The butterfly landed on the window. + +"Shh, be quiet, Anna. Maybe we can touch it," Ben said. He walked slowly to the window. + +Anna walked slowly too. She saw a lady inside the house. The lady was making a cake. She looked kind. + +"Hello, children. What are you doing?" the lady said. She saw Ben and Anna at the window. + +Ben and Anna were scared. They thought the lady would be angry. + +"We are sorry, lady. We just wanted to see the butterfly," Ben said. + +The lady smiled. She opened the window. + +"It's okay, children. The butterfly is very pretty. Do you want to come inside and have some cake?" the lady said. + +Ben and Anna nodded. They liked cake. + +"Thank you, lady. You are very kind," Anna said. + +The lady helped them to climb inside. She gave them each a plate and a fork. She cut a big piece of cake for them. + +"Here you go, children. Enjoy your cake. And be careful with the glass. It can break and hurt you," the lady said. + +Ben and Anna thanked the lady again. They knelt on the floor and ate their cake. They were very happy. The butterfly flew away. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play hide and seek. One day, they were playing in their big house. Lily was the seeker and Ben was the hider. Ben ran to the kitchen and hid behind the curtains. He thought Lily would not find him there. + +Lily looked for Ben in the living room, the bedroom, and the bathroom. She could not find him. She went to the kitchen and saw the curtains move a little. She smiled and walked quietly to the curtains. She was about to pull them open when she saw something shiny on the table. It was a knife. It was big and sharp. Lily was curious. She wanted to touch it. + +She reached for the knife, but it was too high for her. She climbed on a chair and grabbed the knife. It was heavy and cold. She felt proud. She had a knife. She was rich. She forgot about Ben and the game. She waved the knife in the air and laughed. + +Ben heard Lily laugh and peeked from behind the curtains. He saw Lily with the knife and felt scared. He knew knives were dangerous. He wanted to tell Lily to put it down, but he was afraid she would hurt him. He wished their mom was here. He did not know what to do. He stayed behind the curtains and hoped Lily would stop playing with the knife. He did not want to play hide and seek anymore. He wanted to hug his sister and be safe. +Tom and Mia were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big penguin that could make noises and move. They called him Pingo and took him everywhere. + +One day, they went to the park with Pingo and their mom. They saw a high slide and wanted to try it. Tom said, "Let's take Pingo with us. He will like the slide too." Mia said, "No, Pingo is too big. He might get hurt or lost. Let's leave him here with mom." Tom said, "No, he is our friend. He wants to have fun with us." He grabbed Pingo and ran to the slide. + +Mia followed him and said, "Tom, please be careful. Pingo is not a real penguin. He is a toy. He can break." Tom said, "No, he is strong. He can do anything." He climbed to the top of the slide and put Pingo on his lap. He said, "Ready, Pingo? Here we go!" He pushed himself and Pingo down the slide. + +But the slide was too high and too fast. Tom and Pingo flew off the slide and landed on the ground. Tom was not hurt, but Pingo was. His head was cracked, his eyes were popped, and his noises were gone. He was destroyed. + +Tom cried and said, "Pingo, Pingo, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you. Please wake up." Mia came and said, "Tom, I told you to be careful. You didn't listen to me. You were too rough with Pingo. Now he is broken and we can't fix him." Mom came and said, "Oh, no. What happened? Pingo was such a nice toy. You should have been more gentle with him. Now he is gone and you can't play with him anymore." + +Tom and Mia felt very sad and sorry. They learned that they should not be reckless with their toys, or they might lose them forever. They also learned that they should listen to each other and their mom, or they might regret it later. They hugged Pingo and said goodbye. They wished they could have another chance to play with him. But it was too late. +Lily liked to ride the bus with her mom. They went to the park, the store, and the library. Lily liked to look out the window and see the cars, the trees, and the people. + +One day, the bus was very crowded. Lily and her mom had to stand and hold on to a pole. Lily felt scared and tired. She wanted to sit down and rest. She saw a man with a big hat and a long coat. He had a seat by the window. He looked at Lily and smiled. + +The man said, "Hello, little girl. Do you want to sit here?" He moved over and made room for Lily. Lily nodded and walked to the seat. She sat down and felt happy. She could see the park and the birds. She said, "Thank you, sir. You are very nice." + +The man said, "You're welcome, little girl. I'm glad you like the seat. You are very polite." He gave Lily a candy from his pocket. Lily smiled and took the candy. She said, "Thank you, sir. You are very kind." + +The man said, "You're welcome, little girl. You are very sweet." He put his hat on his lap and told Lily a story. He made funny voices and gestures. Lily laughed and listened. She felt warm and safe. + +Lily's mom watched and smiled. She was grateful to the man. He was compassionate and generous. He made Lily happy and comfortable. She said, "Thank you, sir. You are very compassionate." + +The man said, "You're welcome, ma'am. You are very welcome." He tipped his hat and winked. He said, "Have a nice day, Lily and mom. I hope to see you again on the bus." He waved and got off at the next stop. + +Lily and her mom waved back. They said, "Bye, sir. Have a nice day, too. Thank you for everything." They hugged and enjoyed the rest of the ride. They met a new friend on the bus. +Tommy was a little boy who liked to crawl. He crawled under the table, he crawled behind the sofa, he crawled in the closet. He thought it was fun to explore and hide. + +One day, he crawled into the kitchen and saw a big man. The man was not his daddy or his grandpa. The man was a stranger. He had a dirty face, a smelly coat and a big bag. He was looking for something to take. + +Tommy was scared. He wanted to run away, but the man saw him. The man said, "Hey, kid, what are you doing here? Don't make a sound or I'll hurt you." + +Tommy did not like the man. He thought the man was disgusting. He wanted to call his mommy, but he was afraid. He looked around and saw a spoon on the floor. He had an idea. + +He picked up the spoon and threw it at the man. The spoon hit the man in the eye. The man yelled, "Ow, you little brat!" He dropped his bag and rubbed his eye. + +Tommy took his chance and crawled out of the kitchen. He ran to his mommy, who was in the living room. He hugged her and said, "Mommy, mommy, there's a bad man in the kitchen. He's disgusting. He tried to take our stuff." + +Mommy was shocked. She grabbed her phone and called the police. She said, "Help, help, there's a robber in my house. My son saw him. He's in the kitchen. Hurry, hurry!" + +The police came quickly. They caught the man and took him away. They said, "Good job, Tommy. You were very brave. You saved the day." + +Tommy was happy. He said, "Thank you, police. I don't like disgusting men. I like to crawl, but not in the kitchen." + +Mommy hugged him and said, "I love you, Tommy. You're my hero. But next time, please don't crawl in the kitchen. It's dangerous. And dirty." + +Tommy nodded. He said, "Okay, mommy. I'll crawl somewhere else. Like in the garden. Or in the park. Or in the zoo." + +Mommy smiled. She said, "That sounds like fun. But only with me. And only when it's safe. And only when it's clean." + +Tommy agreed. He said, "Yes, mommy. I love you, too." +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. They saw a big circle in the sky. It was yellow and bright. It was the sun. + +"Look, Ben, the sun is glowing!" Anna said. + +"Yes, it is. It is very warm and nice," Ben said. + +They decided to make a sun picture with some stones and sticks. They found some yellow stones and some brown sticks. They made a big circle with the stones and some rays with the sticks. They were very happy with their picture. + +But then, they heard a loud noise. It was a dog. It was big and black. It had sharp teeth and a long tail. It ran towards them. It wanted to play with their picture. + +Anna and Ben were frightened. They did not like the dog. They ran away from the dog. They ran to their house. They called for their mom. + +"Mom, mom, help us! There is a big dog in the garden. It is scary. It wants to ruin our sun picture!" Anna said. + +"Mom, mom, please come. We are afraid of the dog. It is noisy. It wants to chase us!" Ben said. + +Mom heard their cries. She came out of the house. She saw the dog. She knew the dog. It was their neighbor's dog. It was friendly. It did not want to hurt them. It just wanted to play. + +"Anna, Ben, don't be afraid. It is only Rex. He is a good dog. He likes you. He likes your picture. He thinks it is a toy," Mom said. + +She went to the dog. She petted the dog. She gave the dog a treat. The dog wagged its tail. It licked Mom's hand. + +"See, he is not scary. He is nice. He is sorry for scaring you. He wants to be your friend," Mom said. + +She brought the dog to Anna and Ben. She asked them to pet the dog. They were still frightened. But they saw that the dog was calm. They saw that the dog was happy. They saw that the dog was glowing. + +They slowly touched the dog. The dog licked their faces. They giggled. They felt better. They were not frightened anymore. + +They decided to play with the dog. They threw some sticks for the dog. The dog fetched the sticks. They gave some stones to the dog. The dog played with the stones. They made a new sun picture with the dog. They were very happy with their picture. + +They looked at the sky. They saw the sun. It was still glowing. It was still warm and nice. They smiled. They thanked the sun for their picture. They thanked the dog for their friend. They thanked Mom for her help. They hugged each other. They had a good day. +Anna had a very unusual name. She was named after a star in the sky. Her name was Vega. She liked her name, but sometimes other kids made fun of her. They said her name was weird and hard to say. + +One night, Anna was sad and angry. She did not want to sleep. She wanted to stay up and look at the stars. She hoped to see her name-star and talk to it. She thought her name-star would understand her and be her friend. + +But her mom said it was time to sleep. She said that Anna needed to rest and dream. She said that the stars would still be there in the morning. She said that Anna's name was beautiful and special, just like her. + +Anna did not believe her mom. She thought her mom was just saying nice things to make her sleep. She did not want to sleep. She wanted to see her name-star. + +But her mom was gentle and firm. She hugged Anna and kissed her forehead. She tucked her in and turned off the light. She sang a soft song and stroked her hair. She said that she loved Anna and her name. + +Anna felt her mom's warmth and love. She felt her eyes get heavy and her body relax. She felt her mind drift and her dreams begin. She saw her name-star shining bright and smiling at her. She heard her name-star say that it was proud of her and her name. + +Anna smiled and slept. She was happy and peaceful. She had a very unusual name, but she also had a very unusual friend. +Lily and Ben like to play in the park. They see a big tree with many leaves. They pretend they are squirrels and climb the tree. They find a hole in the tree and look inside. + +"Wow, look at this!" Lily says. She sees a white squirrel in the hole. The white squirrel has a long fluffy tail and shiny black eyes. It looks at Lily and Ben and makes a noise. + +"Hello, white squirrel!" Ben says. He tries to touch the white squirrel, but it runs away. Lily and Ben follow it. They jump from branch to branch, like squirrels. + +The white squirrel is fast and smart. It leads Lily and Ben to another hole in the tree. There, they see more white squirrels. They are a family. They have a nest with nuts and seeds. They share some with Lily and Ben. + +"Thank you, white squirrels!" Lily and Ben say. They eat the nuts and seeds and make friends with the white squirrels. They play with them until it is time to go home. They say goodbye and promise to come back. They slide down the tree and run to their mom. + +"Did you have fun, kids?" Mom asks. + +"Yes, mom, we did!" Lily and Ben say. "We pretended we were squirrels and we met a white squirrel family. They were very nice and gave us food. Can we come back tomorrow?" + +"Of course, you can, my little squirrels!" Mom says. She hugs them and takes them home. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the garden. One day, they see a big tree with green things on it. They want to know what they are. + +"Look, Ben, what are those?" Anna asks, pointing at the tree. + +"I don't know, Anna. Let's go and see," Ben says. They run to the tree and try to reach the green things. + +"They are too high, Ben. We can't get them," Anna says, jumping up and down. + +"Maybe we can use a stick, Anna. There is a stick over there," Ben says, pointing at a long stick on the ground. He picks up the stick and tries to poke the green things. + +"Be careful, Ben. Don't hurt the tree," Anna says, watching Ben. + +Ben pokes the green things with the stick. Some of them fall down. They are round and shiny. Ben and Anna pick them up and look at them. + +"What are they, Ben? They smell funny," Anna says, holding one in her hand. + +"I don't know, Anna. Maybe they are olives. Mommy likes olives. She puts them on pizza," Ben says, holding one in his hand. + +"Can we eat them, Ben? Are they yummy?" Anna asks, looking at the olive. + +"I don't know, Anna. Maybe we should ask Mommy first," Ben says, looking at the olive. + +"Okay, Ben. Let's go and ask Mommy," Anna says, holding the olive. + +They run to the house with the olives in their hands. They see Mommy in the kitchen. She is making lunch. + +"Mommy, Mommy, look what we found!" Ben and Anna say, showing Mommy the olives. + +"Wow, where did you get these, Ben and Anna?" Mommy asks, smiling. + +"We got them from the big tree in the garden, Mommy. They are olives, right?" Ben asks, giving Mommy an olive. + +"Yes, they are olives, Ben. But they are not ready to eat yet. They need to be washed and soaked in salt water first. Otherwise, they are very bitter and sour," Mommy says, taking the olives. + +"Oh, Mommy, can you make them ready for us? We want to try them. We like olives, too," Anna says, giving Mommy an olive. + +"Okay, Anna. I will make them ready for you. But you have to wait until tomorrow. It takes some time to make them nice and tasty," Mommy says, putting the olives in a bowl. + +"Okay, Mommy. We will wait until tomorrow. Thank you, Mommy," Ben and Anna say, hugging Mommy. + +"Thank you, Ben and Anna. You are very good and curious children. Now, let's have some lunch. I made some pizza for you. And guess what? It has olives on it," Mommy says, taking the pizza out of the oven. + +"Yay, pizza with olives! We love pizza with olives, Mommy," Ben and Anna say, clapping their hands. + +They sit at the table and eat the pizza with olives. It is very yummy. They hear a loud noise outside. It is the wind. It makes the big tree in the garden sway and shake. + +"Look, Mommy, the big tree is dancing," Anna says, pointing at the window. + +"Yes, Anna, the big tree is dancing. It is happy that you found its olives," Mommy says, smiling. + +"Maybe it will give us more olives tomorrow, Mommy," Ben says, looking at the window. + +"Maybe it will, Ben. Maybe it will," Mommy says, kissing Ben and Anna. They finish their lunch and go back to the garden. They play under the big tree and watch it dance. They are happy. The big tree is happy. The olives are happy. They all rise and fall with the wind. +Timmy liked to play in the garden. He liked to look at the flowers and the bugs. One day, he saw a caterpillar on a leaf. It was green and fuzzy and had many legs. Timmy wanted to touch it and hold it. + +"Can I have the caterpillar, Mommy?" he asked. + +"No, Timmy, you can't," Mommy said. "The caterpillar is not a toy. It is a living thing. It needs the leaf to eat and grow. If you take it away, it will be bad for the caterpillar." + +"But I want it, Mommy," Timmy said. "It is so pretty and soft. Please, Mommy, please." + +Mommy shook her head. "No, Timmy, I won't allow it. You have to respect the caterpillar and let it be. Maybe one day, it will turn into a butterfly and fly away. Then you can see how beautiful it is." + +Timmy was not happy. He pouted and cried. He did not listen to Mommy. He waited until Mommy was busy and then he sneaked to the garden. He found the caterpillar on the same leaf. He reached out his hand and grabbed it. + +"Ha, ha, I got you, caterpillar," he said. "Now you are mine." + +But the caterpillar did not like to be held. It wriggled and tickled Timmy's hand. It also had tiny hairs that stung Timmy's skin. Timmy felt a sharp pain and dropped the caterpillar. + +"Ow, ow, ow," he screamed. "The caterpillar hurt me. Mommy, Mommy, help me." + +Mommy heard Timmy's cry and ran to the garden. She saw Timmy holding his hand and the caterpillar on the ground. She picked up the caterpillar and put it back on the leaf. She took Timmy inside and washed his hand. She put some cream and a bandage on it. + +"Timmy, what did you do?" she asked. + +"I took the caterpillar, Mommy," Timmy said. "I wanted to play with it. But it was bad. It bit me and made me hurt." + +Mommy sighed. "Timmy, I told you not to take the caterpillar. You did not listen to me. You did not respect the caterpillar. You made a bad choice and you got hurt. Do you understand?" + +Timmy nodded. He felt sorry and ashamed. He looked at his hand and saw the bandage. He looked at Mommy and saw her sad face. + +"I'm sorry, Mommy," he said. "I'm sorry, caterpillar. I won't do it again. I will be good and listen to you. I will be kind and let the caterpillar be." + +Mommy smiled and hugged Timmy. "That's good, Timmy. I'm glad you learned your lesson. I love you, Timmy. And I'm sure the caterpillar forgives you too." + +The end. +Sara was a popular girl in her class. She had many friends who liked to play with her. She had a big smile and a nice voice. She also had a pink glove that she wore every day. She said it was her lucky glove. + +One day, a new boy came to her class. His name was Tom. He had no friends and he was very shy. He sat in the corner and did not talk to anyone. Sara wanted to be nice to him, so she went to say hello. She asked him his name and where he came from. She showed him her pink glove and said it was her lucky glove. + +Tom looked at her glove and said it was silly. He said it was too small and too bright. He said it was not lucky at all. He said it was a bad glove. Sara felt sad and angry. She liked her glove very much. She thought Tom was rude and mean. She did not want to be his friend. + +She lifted her hand and slapped him with her glove. She said it was a good glove and he was a bad boy. She said he should not say mean things to her or anyone else. She said he should say sorry and be nice. + +Tom felt a sting on his cheek and tears in his eyes. He did not expect Sara to slap him. He did not understand why she was so angry. He did not like her glove, but he did not mean to hurt her feelings. He felt sorry and scared. He said sorry and ran away. + +Sara felt sorry too. She did not mean to slap him so hard. She did not like to hurt anyone. She realized that Tom was lonely and sad. She wondered if he liked anything at all. She wanted to be his friend, but she did not know how. + +She looked at her glove and felt confused. She did not know if it was lucky or not. She did not know if it was good or bad. She did not know what to do. She wished she had not slapped him. She wished she had been nicer. She wished they could play together. +Ben and Lily were playing with their toy cars on the floor. They liked to race them and see who was faster. Ben had a red car and Lily had a blue car. They were very competitive and wanted to win. + +"Ready, set, go!" Ben shouted and pushed his car forward. Lily did the same and followed him. They zoomed around the room, dodging the furniture and the toys. Ben was ahead, but Lily was catching up. + +"Ha, ha, I'm going to win!" Ben said and turned his car around a corner. But he did not see the doctor's bag that was on the floor. He bumped into it and his car flipped over. + +"Oh no!" Ben cried and tried to fix his car. Lily saw what happened and smiled. She reversed her car and drove back to Ben. + +"Are you okay, Ben?" she asked. "Do you need a doctor?" + +Ben looked at her and saw that she was holding her car in her hand. He realized that she had stopped racing and came back to help him. + +"I'm okay, Lily," he said. "Thank you for being nice. You are a good friend." + +Lily smiled and put her car down. She picked up the doctor's bag and opened it. + +"Let me see your car," she said. "Maybe I can make it better. I'm a doctor." + +Ben nodded and gave her his car. Lily pretended to examine it and use the tools in the bag. She fixed the wheels and the windows and handed it back to Ben. + +"Here you go, Ben," she said. "Your car is good as new. Do you want to race again?" + +Ben smiled and took his car. He looked at Lily and said: + +"Yes, let's race again. But this time, let's be careful and have fun." +Lily and Ben are twins who like to play in their room. They have a big mattress on the floor that they use as a trampoline. They like to jump and bounce and do flips on the mattress. Sometimes they play games to see who can jump higher or longer or faster. They are very competitive and want to win. + +One day, their mom comes to their room and sees them jumping on the mattress. She is not happy. She warns them to stop. She says, "Jumping on the mattress is not safe. You can fall and hurt yourself. You can break the mattress and make a hole. You can make too much noise and wake up the baby. You need to find another way to play." + +But Lily and Ben do not listen. They think their mom is being silly. They think jumping on the mattress is fun. They think they are not doing anything wrong. They think they are careful and smart. They decide to keep playing when their mom leaves. + +They start a new game. They take turns to jump from the bed to the mattress. They see who can land better and smoother and closer to the edge. They cheer and laugh and tease each other. They are having a lot of fun. + +But then, something bad happens. Ben jumps from the bed to the mattress. He jumps too hard and too far. He lands on the edge of the mattress. The mattress flips over and Ben falls off. He hits his head on the floor. He cries out loud. He feels a lot of pain. + +Lily is scared. She runs to Ben and hugs him. She says, "I'm sorry, Ben. I'm sorry we didn't listen to mom. I'm sorry we were too competitive. I'm sorry you got hurt. Are you okay?" + +Ben is sad. He says, "I'm not okay, Lily. I'm hurt. My head hurts. I need mom. I need a hug. I need a band-aid. I need some ice. I need some love." + +Lily and Ben call for their mom. Their mom comes to their room and sees them on the floor. She is worried. She says, "What happened? Are you okay? What did you do?" + +Lily and Ben tell their mom what happened. They say, "We're sorry, mom. We're sorry we didn't stop. We're sorry we jumped on the mattress. We're sorry we were competitive. We're sorry Ben got hurt. We're sorry we made a mess. We're sorry we were bad." + +Their mom hugs them and says, "It's okay, Lily and Ben. I'm glad you're sorry. I'm glad you're honest. I'm glad you're sorry. I love you both. But you need to learn to listen. You need to learn to be safe. You need to learn to be careful. You need to learn to be kind. You need to learn to play better." + +Their mom helps Ben with his head. She gives him a band-aid and some ice and some love. She helps Lily and Ben clean up the room. She helps them put the mattress back on the floor. She helps them find another way to play. She helps them have fun. She helps them be happy. +Ben and Mia like to play outside. They have a big net to catch bugs and butterflies. They look for them in the grass and in the flowers. They are very happy. + +But one day, the sky is dark and gray. It starts to rain. Ben and Mia run to the porch. They are sad. They cannot play with their net. + +"Can we go back outside when the rain stops?" Mia asks. + +"I don't know," Ben says. "Maybe the rain will not stop. Maybe it will rain all day." + +They sit on the porch and watch the rain. They are bored. + +Then, they see their dad. He comes home from work. He has a big smile. He has something in his hands. + +"Look what I have for you," he says. He gives them two umbrellas. They are colorful and bright. + +"Wow, thank you, dad!" Ben and Mia say. + +"You're welcome," dad says. "Now you can play outside even if it rains. You just have to be careful and stay close to the house." + +Ben and Mia are very happy. They hug their dad. He is dependable. He always thinks of them. + +They take their umbrellas and their net. They go outside. They look for bugs and butterflies under the leaves and on the wet flowers. They have fun. + +They don't mind the rain. They have their dad, their net, and their umbrellas. They are happy. +Lily liked to study. She had many books with pictures and words. She wanted to learn new things every day. She liked to study in her room upstairs. It was quiet and cozy. + +One day, she heard a loud noise from downstairs. She wondered what it was. She put down her book and went to see. She saw her brother Ben playing with a huge truck. It had wheels, lights and sounds. It looked fun. + +"Wow, Ben, what is that?" Lily asked. + +"It's my new truck. Dad gave it to me. It can move and beep and honk. Do you want to play with me?" Ben said. + +Lily thought for a moment. She liked trucks, but she also liked books. She wanted to study more. + +"Maybe later, Ben. I want to study now. I'm learning about animals. Do you know what a giraffe is?" Lily said. + +Ben shrugged. He didn't care about animals. He only cared about trucks. + +"A giraffe is a big animal with a long neck and spots. It lives in Africa. It can eat leaves from tall trees. Look, I have a picture of it in my book. Do you want to see?" Lily said. + +She held up her book and showed Ben the giraffe. Ben looked at it and smiled. + +"That's a funny animal. It looks like a horse with a long neck. Can it make sounds?" Ben asked. + +Lily nodded. She made a sound like a giraffe. It was a high-pitched whistle. + +"That's a silly sound. It sounds like a bird. Can you make a sound like a truck?" Ben asked. + +Lily shook her head. She didn't know how to make a sound like a truck. + +"Let me show you. It's easy. You just say vroom, vroom, beep, beep, honk, honk. Like this." Ben said. + +He made a sound like a truck. It was loud and fun. + +Lily laughed. She liked the sound of a truck. She wanted to try it. + +"Can I play with your truck, Ben? It looks fun." Lily said. + +Ben smiled. He liked to share with his sister. + +"Sure, Lily. You can play with my truck. But you have to make the sound too. It's more fun that way." Ben said. + +Lily agreed. She took the truck and made the sound. Vroom, vroom, beep, beep, honk, honk. She and Ben played with the truck for a while. They had fun. + +Lily forgot about her book and her study. She liked trucks too. She learned something new today. She learned how to make a sound like a truck. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Tom had a case with many cars inside. He liked to zoom them around and make them crash. Lily had a case with many dolls inside. She liked to dress them up and make them talk. + +One day, Tom wanted to see what was in Lily's case. He asked her if he could open it and look. Lily was thoughtful and said yes. She knew that Tom was curious and wanted to share. She opened her case and showed him her dolls. Tom was amazed by how many dolls there were and how pretty they were. + +He picked up one doll and looked at it closely. He liked its long hair and its shiny dress. He wanted to try to comb its hair with his fingers. But he was not careful and he pulled too hard. The doll's head came off and fell to the floor. Tom was shocked and scared. He dropped the doll and the case and ran to his mom. He cried and said he was sorry. + +Lily saw what happened and felt sad. She loved her dolls and did not want them to break. She picked up the doll's head and the case and went to her mom. She did not cry or yell. She was thoughtful and said it was an accident. She asked her mom if she could fix the doll. + +Mom hugged Tom and Lily and said it was okay. She said that Tom did not mean to break the doll and that Lily was very kind and forgiving. She took the doll and the case and went to the kitchen. She got some glue and a band-aid. She glued the doll's head back and put a band-aid on its neck. She said the doll would be fine and gave it back to Lily. + +Lily smiled and thanked her mom. She went to Tom and showed him the doll. She said he could play with it if he wanted. Tom smiled and thanked her. He said he was sorry and that he would be gentle. They hugged and went back to the living room. They played with their toys and shared their cases. They were thoughtful and happy. +Sam and Mia were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two rocks for eyes. + +"Hello, Mr. Snowman!" Sam said. "Do you like the snow?" + +The snowman did not say anything. He just smiled with his carrot nose. + +Mia felt cold. She wanted to go inside. "Sam, let's go. It is too cold. I want some hot cocoa." + +Sam nodded. He took off his hat and scarf and gave them to the snowman. "Here, Mr. Snowman. You can have these. They will keep you warm." + +The snowman did not say anything. He just smiled with his carrot nose. + +Sam and Mia ran inside. They drank some hot cocoa and ate some cookies. They felt warm and happy. + +The snowman stayed outside. He felt warm too. But he felt too warm. The sun was shining on him. He felt the heat. He felt his nose and eyes and hat and scarf melt. He felt his body get smaller and smaller. + +He wanted to say something. He wanted to ask for help. He wanted to see Sam and Mia again. But he could not. He had no mouth. He could only release a sigh. + +The snowman did not smile anymore. He just cried with his carrot nose. +Tim and Lily were playing hide and seek in the garden. Tim was the seeker and Lily was the hider. Lily ran to the shed and climbed up the ladder to the roof. She thought Tim would never find her there. + +Tim looked around the garden and saw the ladder. He wondered if Lily was on the roof. He decided to check. He climbed up the ladder and saw Lily lying on the roof. He shouted, "I found you, Lily!" + +Lily was surprised and scared. She jumped up and tried to run away. But she slipped and fell off the roof. She screamed, "Help, Tim!" + +Tim saw Lily falling and ran to catch her. He reached out his arms and grabbed her. He hugged her and said, "Are you okay, Lily?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Thank you, Tim. You saved me. I was so silly to hide on the roof. I could have vanished." + +Tim said, "Don't worry, Lily. I'm glad you're safe. Let's go inside and have some juice. And next time, let's hide somewhere else." + +Lily agreed and said, "Okay, Tim. You're a good friend. And you're a good seeker. You're ready for anything." +Lily and Max were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a cart with many blocks and Max had a car with a horn. They were having fun until Max saw Lily's cart and wanted to play with it. + +"Can I have your cart?" Max asked Lily. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said. "You have your car!" + +"But I want your cart too!" Max said. He tried to grab the cart from Lily, but she held on tight. + +"Let go!" Lily shouted. "It's not fair!" + +Max got angry and poked Lily hard in the arm. Lily felt a sharp pain and started to cry. + +"Ow! That hurts!" Lily cried. "Mommy! Max poked me!" + +Mommy heard Lily's cry and came to the living room. She saw Max and Lily fighting over the cart and the car. + +"What's going on here?" Mommy asked. "Why are you two not sharing?" + +"Max poked me hard!" Lily said, pointing at her arm. + +"Lily won't let me have her cart!" Max said, pointing at the cart. + +Mommy sighed and picked up both toys. She put them on the shelf and took Max and Lily by the hand. + +"Listen, you two," Mommy said. "Poking is not nice. It hurts and makes people sad. And fighting over toys is not nice either. It makes people angry and breaks things. You have to learn to share and take turns. Do you understand?" + +Max and Lily nodded, feeling sorry for what they did. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Max said. "I won't poke you again." + +"I'm sorry, Max," Lily said. "You can play with my cart sometimes." + +Mommy smiled and hugged them both. + +"That's good," Mommy said. "Now, how about we have some cookies and milk and read a story together?" + +Max and Lily agreed and followed Mommy to the kitchen. They forgot about the cart and the car and enjoyed their snack and story. They learned to be nicer to each other and to share their toys. +Lila was a lonely girl. She had no friends to play with. She only had her doll, Ann, and her onion, Bob. She liked to talk to them and pretend they were her family. + +One day, she saw some kids playing in the park. They had a ball and a kite and a dog. They looked happy and loud. Lila wanted to join them, but she was shy and scared. She hid behind a tree and watched them. + +"Hey, look at that girl!" one of the kids said. "She has an onion in her hand! How weird!" + +The kids laughed and pointed at Lila. Lila felt sad and angry. She hugged Bob and Ann and ran away. + +She ran all the way to her home. She locked the door and cried. She wished she had real friends, not just an onion and a doll. + +She heard a knock on the door. She ignored it. She heard another knock. She ignored it again. She heard a voice. + +"Lila, it's me, Tom. I'm sorry for laughing at you. I want to be your friend. Please open the door." + +Lila was surprised. She knew Tom. He was one of the kids in the park. He had a ball and a kite and a dog. Why did he want to be her friend? + +She got up and opened the door. She saw Tom standing there. He smiled and held out his hand. + +"Hi, Lila. I'm sorry for being mean. I think your onion is cool. Can I see it?" + +Lila looked at Tom. She looked at Bob. She looked at Ann. She didn't know what to do. She liked Tom, but she loved Bob and Ann. She didn't want to lose them. + +She thought for a moment. Then she made a decision. She smiled and held out her hand. + +"Hi, Tom. I'm glad you came. This is Bob, my onion. And this is Ann, my doll. They are my friends. Do you want to play with us?" + +Tom nodded and took her hand. He said, "Yes, I do. Thank you, Lila. You are very nice. Can I bring my ball and my kite and my dog?" + +Lila nodded and said, "Yes, you can. That would be fun. Come on, let's go to the park." + +Lila, Tom, Bob, Ann, the ball, the kite, and the dog went to the park. They played and laughed and had a good time. Lila was not lonely anymore. She had new friends. She was happy. She surrendered her fear and gave her onion a kiss. +Lily liked to play with her paints. She had many colors and brushes. She made pictures of flowers, trees, animals and people. She was very happy. + +One day, she wanted to paint the earth. She remembered how her teacher showed her a big ball with blue, green and brown. She tried to make the same on her paper. But she did not have enough blue. She used all her blue paint and still had a lot of white. She was sad. + +She looked around and saw her brother's crayons. He had a big blue crayon. She thought he would not mind if she borrowed it. She took the crayon and started to color her paper. She made the earth look more blue. She was happy again. + +But then her brother came in. He saw his crayon in Lily's hand and his paper on the floor. He was very angry. He shouted at Lily. "That's my crayon! You took it without asking! You are a bad sister!" + +Lily was scared. She dropped the crayon and ran to her bed. She cried. She felt ashamed. She did not mean to make her brother mad. She just wanted to paint the earth. + +Her mother heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the crayon, the paper and the paint. She understood what happened. She went to Lily's room and hugged her. She said, "It's okay, Lily. I know you love to paint. But you should not take things that are not yours. You should ask first. And you should not leave a mess. You should wipe your paint and crayons when you are done. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I'm sorry, brother. I will ask next time. And I will wipe my paint and crayons." + +Her mother smiled. She said, "That's good, Lily. Now, why don't you go and say sorry to your brother? And maybe you can show him your painting of the earth. I think it's very beautiful." + +Lily wiped her tears and smiled. She said, "Okay, Mommy. Thank you." She took her painting and went to her brother's room. She hoped he would forgive her and like her painting. She wanted to be a good sister. +Mira and Leo were playing in the park. They liked to dig in the sand and look for shiny things. Sometimes they found coins, buttons, or shells. But today they found something different. + +"Look, Mira, what is this?" Leo asked, holding up a small, round, gray thing. + +Mira took it and looked at it. It had tiny holes and bumps on it. It was not shiny, but it was hard and heavy. "I don't know, Leo. Maybe it is a mineral. A mineral is a thing that comes from the ground and has different colors and shapes." + +"Can we eat it?" Leo wondered. + +Mira shook her head. "No, Leo, we can't eat minerals. They are not food. They might taste bad or make us sick." + +"How do you know?" Leo asked. + +Mira shrugged. "I don't know. I just guess. Do you want to try?" + +Leo nodded. He was curious and brave. He put the mineral in his mouth and bit it. He made a face and spit it out. "Blech! It tastes like dirt and metal. It is not good. It hurts my teeth." + +Mira laughed. "I told you, Leo. Minerals are not food. They are for looking and learning. Maybe we can show it to our teacher or our mom. They might know more about it." + +Leo agreed. He wiped his mouth and put the mineral in his pocket. He and Mira continued to play in the sand, looking for more friendly things to find. +Lily and Ben were playing with shapes on the floor. They had a box with many shapes: circles, squares, triangles, stars, and hearts. Lily liked the smooth shapes, like the circles and the hearts. Ben liked the shapes with corners, like the squares and the triangles. + +"Look, Lily, I made a house with the squares and the triangles," Ben said, showing his shape house to Lily. + +"That's nice, Ben, but I like the hearts better. They are pretty and smooth," Lily said, holding a red heart in her hand. + +"Can I have a heart, too?" Ben asked, reaching for the heart. + +"No, it's mine. You have your house," Lily said, pulling the heart away. + +"Please, Lily, just one heart. I want to make a family with the shapes," Ben said, trying to grab the heart. + +"No, no, no!" Lily shouted, holding the heart tightly. + +Lily and Ben started to fight over the heart. They pulled and pushed and yelled. The heart slipped from their hands and flew across the room. It hit the wall and broke into two pieces. + +Lily and Ben stopped fighting and looked at the broken heart. They felt sad and sorry. They both started to cry. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to break your heart," Ben said, wiping his tears. + +"I'm sorry, too, Ben. I should have shared with you," Lily said, sniffing. + +They hugged each other and said they were sorry. They picked up the two pieces of the heart and put them together. They saw that the heart was still a heart, even if it was broken. + +"Look, Lily, the heart is still a heart. It's still pretty and smooth," Ben said, smiling. + +"Yes, Ben, it is. And you know what? You can have one piece, and I can have the other. Then we can both have a heart," Lily said, smiling too. + +They gave each other a piece of the heart and put them in their pockets. They went back to playing with the shapes, happy and friendly. They learned that sharing is better than fighting, and that a broken heart can still be a heart. +Tom was busy playing with his cars on the floor. He liked to make them zoom and crash and honk. He did not hear his mom call him from the kitchen. + +"Tom, come here please. I have something for you," his mom said. + +Tom did not answer. He was busy. + +His mom came to the living room and saw him on the floor. She smiled and shook her head. She had a big envelope in her hand. + +"Tom, look what I have for you. It's an invitation to a birthday party. Do you want to see it?" she asked. + +Tom looked up and saw the envelope. He liked envelopes. They had surprises inside. He jumped up and ran to his mom. + +"Yes, yes, yes! Let me see, let me see!" he said. + +His mom opened the envelope and took out a card. It had a picture of a cake and balloons and a clown. It said: "You are invited to Lisa's birthday party. Come and have fun with us. There will be games and snacks and a magic show." + +Tom's eyes grew wide. He liked parties. He liked Lisa. She was his friend from preschool. He liked games and snacks and magic. + +"Wow, wow, wow! Can I go, can I go?" he asked. + +His mom nodded and hugged him. + +"Of course you can go, Tom. It's next Saturday. We have to RSVP and buy a gift for Lisa. What do you think she would like?" she asked. + +Tom thought for a moment. He remembered that Lisa liked dolls and books and stickers. He had an idea. + +"I know, I know! Let's get her a doll that can shake and a book that has stickers. She will love it, she will love it!" he said. + +His mom smiled and agreed. + +"That sounds like a great idea, Tom. Let's go to the store and find them. But first, let's clean up your cars. We don't want to leave a mess, do we?" she said. + +Tom nodded and helped his mom pick up his cars. He was busy, but he was happy. He was going to a party. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, Lily saw a big pole in the park. It was dry and brown. She wanted to climb it. + +"Tom, come and play with me!" she said. "Let's climb the pole!" + +Tom was scared. He did not like the pole. It looked old and weak. + +"No, Lily, I don't want to climb the pole. It might break. Let's play something else," he said. + +But Lily did not listen. She ran to the pole and started to climb. She was happy. She felt like a bird. + +"Look at me, Tom! I'm so high!" she shouted. + +Tom looked at her. He was worried. He saw a crack in the pole. He heard a creak. + +"Lily, come down! The pole is going to break!" he yelled. + +But Lily did not hear him. She was too busy climbing. She reached the top of the pole. She smiled. + +"I did it, Tom! I did it!" she said. + +But then, the pole broke. It snapped in half. Lily fell down. She hit the ground. She did not get up. + +Tom ran to her. He cried. He called for help. But it was too late. Lily was gone. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big church with a tall tower and a shiny cross. They wanted to go inside and see what was there. + +"Look, Ben, how pretty the church is!" Lily said. "Can we go in and admire it?" + +"OK, Lily, but we have to be quiet and careful. Maybe there are people praying or singing inside," Ben said. + +They walked to the door of the church and pushed it open. It was very dark inside, and they could not see much. They heard some noises that sounded like whispers and footsteps. + +"Hello? Is anyone there?" Lily called out. + +Suddenly, a bright light flashed in their eyes, and they heard a loud voice that made them scared. + +"Who are you? What are you doing here? This is not a place for children to play!" the voice said. It was a man wearing a black robe and holding a big stick. He looked angry and mean. + +"We are sorry, sir, we just wanted to admire the church. We did not mean to bother anyone," Ben said, trying to sound brave. + +"Admire the church? You are lying! You are here to steal or to break something! You are bad children, and you will be punished!" the man said. He raised his stick and hit Ben on the head. Ben fell to the ground and did not move. + +"Ben! Ben! Wake up! Please, don't hurt him!" Lily cried. She ran to Ben and hugged him. She was very sad and afraid. + +The man laughed and said, "Too late, little girl. Your friend is gone, and you will be next. You will never see the light again. You will stay here in the dark, forever." He grabbed Lily by the hair and dragged her to a corner of the church, where there was a small door. He opened the door and threw Lily inside. He locked the door and left. + +Lily was alone in the dark, with no one to help her. She screamed and cried, but no one heard her. She wished she had never gone to the church. She wished she could see Ben again. She wished she could go home. But it was too late. She was trapped in the dark, forever. +Tom and Mia were twins who liked to play games. Sometimes they played nice games, like hide and seek or make believe. Sometimes they played naughty games, like dare or prank. One night, they decided to play dare after dinner. + +"I dare you to go inside the dishwasher," Tom said to Mia. He knew Mia was scared of the dishwasher. It made loud noises and had sharp things inside. + +"No, you go first," Mia said. She hoped Tom would change his mind. + +"Fine, I'll go. But you have to go after me," Tom said. He opened the dishwasher and climbed in. He closed the door behind him. It was dark and wet inside. He heard Mia giggle outside. + +"Tom, are you okay?" Mia asked. She waited for Tom to come out. + +But Tom did not come out. He did not say anything. He did not make any noise. Mia started to worry. She opened the dishwasher and looked inside. She saw Tom lying on the bottom, not moving. She screamed. + +"Mia, what's wrong?" Mom and Dad came running from the living room. They saw Mia crying and Tom in the dishwasher. They quickly took Tom out and checked him. He was not hurt, just asleep. He had fallen asleep in the dark and quiet dishwasher. + +"Mia, why did you and Tom go inside the dishwasher?" Mom asked. She was angry and scared. + +"We were playing dare," Mia said. She felt sorry and ashamed. + +"Dare is a bad game. You could have hurt yourselves or broken the dishwasher. You are not allowed to play dare ever again. Do you understand?" Dad said. He was stern and serious. + +"Yes, we understand," Tom and Mia said. They hugged Mom and Dad and said sorry. They learned their lesson. They never played dare again. They only played nice games from then on. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play together in the park. One day, they see a big melon on a table. The melon is green and round. It looks yummy. + +"Who left this melon here?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe someone forgot it," Lily says. + +"Can we eat it?" Tom says. + +"I don't think so. It is not ours," Lily says. + +"But I am hungry. And it is just an ordinary melon. No one will miss it," Tom says. + +He picks up the melon and tries to bite it. But the melon is too hard. He cannot break the skin. + +"Ow! This melon is too tough. We need a knife," Tom says. + +He looks around and sees a knife on the table. He grabs it and tries to cut the melon. But the knife is too dull. He cannot slice the melon. + +"Ugh! This knife is too blunt. We need a sharper one," Tom says. + +He looks around and sees a sharper knife on the table. He grabs it and tries to cut the melon. But the knife is too slippery. He cannot hold it well. + +"Oops! This knife is too smooth. We need a better one," Tom says. + +He looks around and sees a better knife on the table. He grabs it and tries to cut the melon. But the knife is too sharp. He cuts his finger. + +"Ouch! This knife is too dangerous. We need a safer one," Tom says. + +He drops the knife and holds his finger. He sees blood on his hand. He starts to cry. + +Lily sees Tom crying. She feels sorry for him. She runs to him and hugs him. + +"Are you okay, Tom? Let me see your finger," Lily says. + +She takes a napkin from the table and wraps it around Tom's finger. She kisses his finger and says, + +"There, there. It will be better soon. Don't cry, Tom." + +Tom stops crying. He smiles at Lily and says, + +"Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend. I am sorry I was greedy. I should not have taken the melon." + +Lily smiles back and says, + +"It's okay, Tom. I forgive you. But next time, let's not touch things that are not ours. Maybe the melon belongs to someone who needs it more than us." + +Tom nods and says, + +"You are right, Lily. Let's put the melon back where we found it. And let's organize the knives too. We don't want anyone else to get hurt." + +Lily nods and says, + +"Good idea, Tom. Let's do that." + +They put the melon back on the table. They organize the knives by size and shape. They make sure they are not too close to the edge. They are proud of their work. + +They hold hands and walk away. They look for something else to play with. Something that is safe and fun. Something that is theirs. +Sara liked to record sounds with her toy phone. She would press a button and talk or sing or make noises. Then she would press another button and listen to what she recorded. She thought it was fun and funny. + +One day, she saw a dove on the window sill. It was white and soft and had a shiny ring on its neck. Sara was curious. She wanted to record the sound of the dove. She opened the window and held out her toy phone. She said, "Hello, dove. Can you talk to me?" + +The dove looked at Sara and the toy phone. It was curious too. It tilted its head and cooed softly. Sara was happy. She pressed the button and recorded the cooing. Then she pressed the other button and played it back. She smiled and said, "Thank you, dove. You have a pretty voice." + +The dove flapped its wings and flew away. Sara waved goodbye and closed the window. She was proud of her recording. She ran to show it to her mom and dad. They listened and praised her. They said, "Sara, you are very clever and creative. We love you and your recording." Sara hugged them and felt happy. She loved them and her recording too. +Tom and Jen are twins. They like to play with cars and dolls. They have a big brother, Sam. Sam is very smart. He goes to university. He learns many things there. + +One day, Sam comes home with a big book. He wants to read it in his room. But Tom and Jen want to play with him. They knock on his door. They say, "Sam, Sam, come and play with us!" + +Sam says, "Not now, Tom and Jen. I have to study. This book is very important. It is for my test tomorrow. Please go away and be quiet." + +But Tom and Jen do not listen. They keep knocking on the door. They yell, "Sam, Sam, we want to play with you! We are bored! Please come out!" + +Sam gets angry. He opens the door. He yells, "Stop it, Tom and Jen! You are very noisy! You are bothering me! Can't you see I am busy? Go and play somewhere else!" + +Tom and Jen are scared. They run away. They cry. They say, "Sam is mean! He does not love us! He only loves his book!" + +Sam feels bad. He sees Tom and Jen crying. He remembers that they are his brother and sister. He loves them. He says, "I'm sorry, Tom and Jen. I did not mean to yell at you. I know you want to play with me. But I have to study. It is very hard. I want to do well in my test. It is at university. University is a place where big people go to learn more things. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Jen nod. They say, "We understand, Sam. We are sorry, too. We did not mean to bother you. We know you are smart. We are proud of you. Can we see your book?" + +Sam smiles. He says, "Sure, you can see my book. But it is very big and has many words. You may not understand them. They are not simple words. They are fast words. Fast words are words that say a lot in a little time. They are for big people. But I can show you some pictures. They are nice. Do you want to see them?" + +Tom and Jen say, "Yes, we want to see them. Thank you, Sam. You are a good brother. We love you." + +Sam says, "I love you, too. Come, let's go to my room. But we have to be quiet. OK?" + +Tom and Jen say, "OK." + +They go to Sam's room. They look at his book. They see some pictures. They ask Sam some questions. Sam tells them some things. They learn something new. They are happy. They hug Sam. They say, "You are the best, Sam. Good luck with your test. We hope you do well." + +Sam says, "Thank you, Tom and Jen. You are the best, too. Now, let's play for a little while. But not too long. I still have to study. OK?" + +Tom and Jen say, "OK." + +They play with cars and dolls. They have fun. They are quiet. They are good. They are a family. +Lila and Sam are twins. They like to play in the garden. They have a big toy box with many toys. But the toy box has a lock. Only Mom and Dad have the key. + +One day, Mom and Dad go to the store. They tell Lila and Sam to stay inside and be good. They say they will be back soon. + +Lila and Sam are bored. They want to play with their toys. They look for the key. They find it on the table. They are happy. + +They run to the garden. They put the key in the lock. They turn the key. They unlock the toy box. They open the lid. They see many beautiful toys. They see dolls, cars, balls, books, and puzzles. They smile. + +They take out their favorite toys. They start to play. They have fun. They talk to each other. + +"Look, Sam, this is my new doll. She has a beautiful dress and long hair. Do you like her?" Lila asks. + +"Yes, Lila, she is very pretty. And this is my new car. It has big wheels and a loud horn. Do you want to try it?" Sam says. + +"OK, Sam, let me see your car. And you can hold my doll. But be careful. Don't break them." Lila says. + +They swap their toys. They play some more. They are happy. They forget about Mom and Dad. They forget to close the toy box. They forget to lock it. They forget to put the key back. They make a big mess. They don't hear the car. They don't hear the door. They don't hear Mom and Dad. They only hear their toys. +Lily and Tom were playing in their room. They liked to make forts with pillows and blankets. They found a big sheet in the closet. It was white and soft. + +"Let's use this sheet for our fort!" Lily said. "We can make a roof and a door." + +"OK!" Tom said. "Help me spread it over the bed." + +They worked together to cover the bed with the sheet. They left a small gap for the door. They crawled inside their fort. It was cozy and dark. + +"Wow, this is a nice fort!" Tom said. "We can pretend we are in a cave." + +"Or a castle!" Lily said. "Or a spaceship!" + +They played with their toys and made noises. They had fun in their fort. + +Then they heard a knock on the door. It was their mom. + +"Kids, it's time for lunch!" she said. "What are you doing in there?" + +Lily and Tom lifted the sheet and peeked out. They saw their mom smiling. + +"We made a fort with the big sheet!" Lily said. "Do you want to see?" + +"Sure, I do!" their mom said. "Can I come in?" + +They nodded and moved over. Their mom crawled inside their fort. She looked around and smiled. + +"This is a wonderful fort!" she said. "You are very creative. I'm proud of you." + +"Thank you, mom!" Lily and Tom said. "We love you!" + +They hugged their mom and then went out to have lunch. They left their fort for later. They wanted to discover more things to play with. +Lily was a spoiled girl who always wanted her way. She had many toys, but she never shared them with anyone. She liked to shout at her mom and dad when they told her to do something she did not like. + +One day, Lily saw a new doll in the store. She wanted it very much, but her mom said no. Lily threw a big tantrum and shouted at her mom. She kicked and cried and hit her mom's hand. She was very rude and mean. + +Her mom was very angry and sad. She took Lily home and put her in her room. She said Lily could not play with any of her toys until she said sorry and learned to be nice. Lily was very mad and lonely. She had no one to play with and nothing to do. + +She looked at her thumb and had an idea. She put her thumb in her mouth and sucked on it. She pretended it was the new doll she wanted. She made up a name for it and talked to it. She said it was her best friend and she loved it very much. + +But after a while, she got bored of her thumb. It was not like a real doll. It did not have hair or eyes or clothes. It did not make any sound or move. It was just her thumb. She felt silly and stupid. She wished she had been nice to her mom and shared her toys. She wished she had a real doll to play with. + +She took her thumb out of her mouth and wiped her tears. She got up and went to her mom. She said sorry for shouting and being spoiled. She said she wanted to be a good girl and make her mom happy. She asked her mom if she could hug her and play with her. + +Her mom smiled and hugged her. She said she was proud of Lily for being brave and honest. She said she loved her very much and forgave her. She said they could play together and maybe go to the store another day. Lily was very happy and grateful. She learned her lesson and never shouted or acted spoiled again. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys. But sometimes they fight and do not behave. Mom and Dad get angry and tell them to stop. + +One day, Tim and Sam find a gun in the closet. It is big and shiny. They do not know what it is. They think it is a toy. They want to play with it. + +"Let me have it!" Tim says. He grabs the gun from Sam. + +"No, it is mine!" Sam says. He pulls the gun back. + +They tug and push. The gun is thin and heavy. It slips from their hands. It falls on the floor. It makes a loud noise. Bang! + +Mom and Dad hear the noise. They run to the closet. They see the gun and the hole in the wall. They are scared and angry. + +"What are you doing?" Mom says. "This is not a toy! This is a gun! It can hurt you and others!" + +"Sorry, Mom," Tim and Sam say. They are sad and scared too. + +Mom and Dad hug them. They are glad they are not hurt. They take the gun away. They tell them to never touch it again. They tell them to behave and play nice. + +Tim and Sam nod. They say they will. They do not want to play with the gun anymore. They want to play with their toys. They want to be good brothers. +Ben and Lily were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big pond with many ducks. The ducks were swimming and quacking. Ben and Lily thought the pond was interesting. + +"Let's go to the pond," Ben said. "We can feed the ducks and touch the water." + +"OK," Lily said. "But we have to be careful. The water is deep and we can't swim." + +They took some bread from their bags and walked to the pond. They threw some bread to the ducks and watched them eat. The ducks came closer and closer. Ben and Lily laughed and clapped. + +"I want to touch the water," Ben said. "It looks cool and wet." + +He reached out his hand and dipped it in the water. The water was cold and smooth. He felt something nibble his finger. He looked and saw a fish. He smiled and tried to catch it. + +"Ben, don't do that," Lily said. "You might fall in the water. The water is deep and you can't swim." + +But Ben didn't listen. He leaned over the pond and grabbed the fish. The fish was slippery and wiggled. Ben lost his balance and fell in the water. He splashed and screamed. + +"Help, help!" Ben cried. "I can't swim! I can't breathe!" + +Lily was scared. She didn't know what to do. She ran to get help. But it was too late. When she came back with a grown-up, Ben was gone. The water was still and quiet. The ducks were gone too. Lily cried and cried. She wished she had never decided to go to the pond. She wished Ben had listened to her. She wished Ben was still alive. +Anna and Ben were twins who loved to play in the snow. They made snowmen, snow angels, and snow forts. But their favorite thing was to drink hot cocoa with marshmallows after playing. Their mom always made the best cocoa for them. + +One day, they decided to make a big snowman with a hat, a scarf, and a carrot nose. They rolled and stacked three big snowballs and decorated them. They looked for a stick to make the snowman's arms, but they could not find any. Then Ben saw something shiny in the snow. It was a pair of scissors. + +"Look, Anna, I found scissors!" Ben said. "We can use them to make the snowman's arms." + +"No, Ben, scissors are sharp. They can hurt you and the snowman. We need to find a stick," Anna said. + +But Ben did not listen. He grabbed the scissors and ran to the snowman. He tried to stick them in the snow, but they slipped and cut his finger. He cried out in pain and dropped the scissors. + +"Ben, are you okay?" Anna asked. She ran to him and saw the blood on his finger. She wrapped it with her scarf and hugged him. + +"I'm sorry, Anna. I was silly. Scissors are sharp. They are not for snowmen," Ben said. + +"It's okay, Ben. I forgive you. Come on, let's go inside. Mom will make it better. And she will make us hot cocoa with marshmallows. That will make us happy," Anna said. + +They went inside and their mom cleaned and bandaged Ben's finger. She gave them hot cocoa with marshmallows and kissed them both. They smiled and sipped their cocoa. It was perfect. They learned their lesson and never played with scissors again. +Ben and Mia are twins. They like to play outside in the snow. They put on their thick coats, hats, gloves and boots. They run to the porch and see a big pile of snow. + +"Wow, look at all the snow!" Ben says. + +"Let's make a snowman!" Mia says. + +They grab some snow and start to roll it on the ground. They make a big ball, a medium ball and a small ball. They stack them on top of each other. They find some rocks, a carrot and a scarf to make the snowman's face and clothes. + +"Hello, Mr. Snowman!" Ben says. + +"You look very nice!" Mia says. + +They hug the snowman and smile. They are very happy. + +But then, Ben sees something shiny on the porch. He walks over to it and picks it up. It is a metal tray. + +"What is this?" Ben asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is for food," Mia says. + +Ben has an idea. He puts the tray on the ground and steps on it. He slides on the snow. + +"Whee, this is fun!" Ben says. + +He slides back and forth on the tray. He laughs. + +Mia wants to try too. She steps on the tray with Ben. They slide together. + +But then, they slide too fast. They slip off the tray and fall on the snow. They bump their heads. + +"Ow, that hurts!" Ben says. + +"Ouch, me too!" Mia says. + +They rub their heads and cry. They are very sad. + +Mom hears them and comes out of the house. She sees them on the ground. + +"Oh, no, what happened?" Mom asks. + +"We slipped on the tray and fell," Ben says. + +"We wanted to have fun, but it was not fun," Mia says. + +Mom hugs them and kisses their heads. + +"I'm sorry, my loves. You have to be careful on the snow. It can be slippery," Mom says. + +She helps them get up and takes them inside. She gives them some hot chocolate and cookies. She reads them a story. + +They feel better and snuggle with Mom. They are very cozy. + +They look out the window and see the snowman. He is still smiling. + +"Maybe we can play with him tomorrow," Ben says. + +"Yes, but no more trays," Mia says. + +They nod and giggle. They are very sleepy. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys. They have a big box of toys. They can find many things in the box. They can find cars, dolls, balls, and books. + +One day, they find a new toy in the box. It is a panda. The panda is black and white. It has a soft fur. It has a big head and small eyes. It has a button on its belly. + +Tom and Mia are curious. They want to know what the button does. They press the button. The panda makes a sound. It says "I am a panda. I can shoot bamboo. Watch me!" + +The panda opens its mouth. It shoots a bamboo stick. The bamboo stick flies out of the panda's mouth. It hits the wall. It makes a loud noise. Tom and Mia are surprised. They laugh. + +"Wow, that is a cool toy!" Tom says. "Can I try it?" + +"Sure, here you go!" Mia says. She gives the panda to Tom. Tom presses the button. The panda says "I am a panda. I can shoot bamboo. Watch me!" It shoots another bamboo stick. The bamboo stick flies out of the panda's mouth. It hits a lamp. The lamp falls down. It breaks. Tom and Mia are scared. + +"Oh no, we broke the lamp!" Tom says. "What do we do?" + +"Let's hide the panda!" Mia says. "Maybe no one will notice!" + +They put the panda back in the box. They cover it with a blanket. They hope the panda will be quiet. They hope no one will find out. They think the panda is a fun toy, but not a useful toy. +Tom and Anna are friends. They go to school together. They like to play and learn new things. One day, they have a special lesson. The teacher says they will learn about ice and water. + +The teacher gives each child a cup with ice. She says, "This is ice. It is cold and hard. What do you think will happen if we leave it in the sun?" Tom and Anna look at their cups. They wonder what will happen. + +They go outside with the teacher. They put their cups on the ground. They wait and watch. The sun is bright and warm. The ice starts to change. It becomes smaller and smaller. It turns into water. The teacher says, "The ice is melting. It is changing from a solid to a liquid. This is called a state change. It is very interesting." + +Tom and Anna are amazed. They touch the water. It is wet and cold. They say, "Wow! The ice melted! It is water now! How did that happen?" The teacher smiles. She says, "The sun gave heat to the ice. The heat made the ice molecules move faster and faster. They broke apart and became water molecules. They can still become ice again if they get cold enough." + +Tom and Anna think this is very cool. They want to learn more about ice and water. They say, "Thank you, teacher. This is a very interesting lesson. We like ice and water. Can we do more experiments?" The teacher nods. She says, "Yes, you can. There are many things you can do with ice and water. You can freeze them, melt them, mix them, and measure them. You can also have fun with them. You can make ice cubes, ice pops, snowmen, and snowballs. You can splash, pour, and drink water. Ice and water are wonderful things to explore." +Anna liked to play in the woods with her dog, Max. She liked to look at the green leaves, the flowers, and the animals. She also liked to find twigs and make things with them, like houses, fences, and boats. + +One day, she found a very big twig that looked like a sword. She was very happy and ran to show Max. She waved the twig and pretended to be a knight. Max barked and wagged his tail. He liked to play with Anna. + +But then, Anna saw a bird's nest on a branch. She wanted to see the eggs inside. She climbed the tree with the twig in her hand. She reached the nest and looked inside. There were three blue eggs. They were very pretty. + +Anna wanted to touch them, but she forgot about the twig. The twig poked the nest and made a hole. One of the eggs fell out and broke on the ground. Anna gasped and felt very bad. She heard the bird's cry and saw it fly to the nest. The bird was very sad and angry. It pecked at Anna and tried to push her away. + +Anna was scared and sorry. She dropped the twig and climbed down the tree. She ran to Max and hugged him. Max licked her face and comforted her. He knew she made a mistake. He was a good friend. + +Anna learned a lesson that day. She learned that she should not touch things that are not hers. She learned that she should be careful with her toys. She learned that she should respect the animals and their homes. She said sorry to the bird and hoped it would forgive her. She decided to use her twig for something good, like making a feeder for the bird. She hoped the bird would like it. +Sam likes to play with his cat, Max. Max is a fast cat. He can run and jump and catch toys. Sam tries to catch Max, but Max is too fast for him. Sam laughs when Max runs away. + +One day, Sam has a new game. He has a big puzzle with many pieces. He wants to complete the puzzle. He puts the pieces on the floor and looks for the ones that fit. Max watches Sam from the sofa. He is curious about the puzzle. + +Sam finds a piece that has a cat on it. He thinks it looks like Max. He shows it to Max and says, "Look, Max, it's you!" Max jumps off the sofa and runs to the puzzle. He sniffs the piece and then bats it with his paw. The piece flies across the room. Sam says, "No, Max, don't do that! I need that piece!" + +Max thinks it is a fun game. He runs after the piece and picks it up with his mouth. He runs around the room with the piece. Sam chases him and tries to get the piece back. But Max is too fast for him. Sam says, "Max, please, give me the piece! I want to complete the puzzle!" + +Max runs to the sofa and jumps on it. He drops the piece on the cushion and lies down. He looks at Sam and purrs. He thinks he is a good cat. Sam climbs on the sofa and reaches for the piece. He says, "Thank you, Max, you are a good cat. But next time, don't touch my puzzle, okay?" He takes the piece and goes back to the floor. He puts the piece in the right place. He is happy. He completes the puzzle. He shows it to Max and says, "Look, Max, I did it! It's a picture of a cat!" Max looks at the puzzle and meows. He thinks it is a nice picture. He jumps off the sofa and cuddles with Sam. They are both happy. They play with the puzzle and the toys. They are friends. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and bikes. One day, they see a big cop car in the street. The cop car has a loud siren and a shiny badge. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tom says. "I want to be a cop when I grow up. They are brave and strong and help people." + +"Me too!" Sam says. "Let's pretend we are cops and chase bad guys." + +They run to the cop car and get inside. They press the buttons and turn the siren on. They laugh and shout. + +"Stop, you are under arrest!" Tom says. + +"Help, help, I'm a bad guy!" Sam says. + +The cop who owns the car hears the noise. He comes out of the store and sees the boys. He is angry and scared. He runs to the car and opens the door. + +"What are you doing here?" he yells. "This is not a toy. This is a real cop car. You could have hurt yourself or someone else. You are in big trouble." + +Tom and Sam are afraid. They start to cry. They are sorry for what they did. They did not mean to be bad. + +"Please don't be mad at us, mister," Tom says. "We just wanted to play. We like cops. We want to be like you." + +The cop is still angry, but he is also sad. He sees that the boys are young and innocent. He knows they did not understand. + +"I'm sorry, boys, but you can't play with my car," he says. "It is not a game. It is my job. I provide safety and order for the people. I have to follow the rules and respect the law. You have to do the same. You have to respect my car and my work. You have to be careful and responsible. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Sam nod. They understand. They are ashamed of what they did. They wish they could take it back. + +The cop calls their parents and tells them what happened. He says they have to pay for the damage and the gas. He says they have to apologize and learn from their mistake. He says they have to promise to never do it again. + +Tom and Sam's parents come and pick them up. They are angry and disappointed. They scold them and punish them. They say they have to stay in their rooms and no more playing with cars and bikes. They say they have to do chores and homework and say sorry to the cop. + +Tom and Sam are sad and sorry. They go to their rooms and cry. They don't want to be cops anymore. They don't want to play anymore. They have a bad day. They have a bad ending. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a big dog near the fence. The dog was barking and growling. Lily and Ben were fearful of the dog. + +"Let's go away from the dog," Lily said. "He might bite us." + +"But I want to mark the tree with my crayon," Ben said. "I want to draw a chocolate cake. I love chocolate." + +"Chocolate is yummy, but the dog is scary," Lily said. "We can mark the tree later. Come on, Ben." + +Ben did not listen to Lily. He ran to the tree and took out his crayon. He started to mark the tree with brown circles. He smiled and said, "Look, Lily, this is my chocolate cake. Do you want a slice?" + +Lily did not answer. She saw the dog running towards Ben. The dog was angry and wanted to stop Ben from marking his tree. Lily screamed and ran to Ben. She grabbed his hand and pulled him away from the tree. The dog chased them, but they were faster. They reached the gate and ran out of the park. + +Lily and Ben were safe, but they were still fearful. They hugged each other and breathed hard. They looked at the dog, who was still barking and growling behind the fence. + +"Are you okay, Ben?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, I'm okay, Lily," Ben said. "Thank you for saving me. You are very brave." + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Lily said. "I didn't mean to make you leave your chocolate cake. Maybe we can mark another tree later." + +Ben nodded and smiled. He said, "That's okay, Lily. I still have my crayon. And I still have you. You are my best friend." + +Lily and Ben hugged again. They decided to go home and have some real chocolate. They walked away from the park, holding hands. They were not fearful anymore. They were happy. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play with toys. They had many toys on their shelf, but they always wanted more. One day, they saw a big toy store with many shiny and colorful toys in the window. They begged their mom to take them inside. + +"Please, mom, please, can we buy some toys?" they asked. + +Mom said, "You have enough toys at home, and we need to save money for other things. You can only choose one toy each, and it has to be cheap." + +Tom and Sam nodded, but they were not happy. They ran inside the store and looked at all the toys. They saw cars, trains, dolls, balls, puzzles, and books. They wanted them all, but they knew they had to pick one. + +Tom saw a small car that was red and shiny. It had four wheels and a horn. It was only one dollar. He thought it was a good toy, and he liked cars. He took the car and went to mom. + +Sam saw a big robot that was silver and shiny. It had two arms, two legs, and a head. It could talk and walk and make noises. It was ten dollars. He thought it was the best toy, and he loved robots. He took the robot and went to mom. + +Mom saw the toys and said, "Tom, you chose a nice and cheap toy. Good job. Sam, you chose a very expensive toy. That is not fair. You have to put it back and choose another one." + +Sam said, "No, mom, no, I want this robot. It is the coolest toy ever. Please, mom, please, can I have it?" + +Mom said, "No, Sam, no, you cannot have it. You have to follow the rule. One toy each, and it has to be cheap. If you don't put it back, you will get no toy at all." + +Sam was angry and stubborn. He said, "Fine, mom, fine, I don't want any toy. I will keep this robot. You can't make me put it back." + +Mom said, "Sam, you are being foolish and greedy. You are not listening to me. You are not being a good boy. You are making a big mistake." + +Sam did not care. He held the robot tightly and ran away from mom. He thought he was smart and lucky. He thought he had the best toy ever. + +But he was wrong. The robot was not a good toy. It was a bad toy. It was broken and faulty. It did not talk or walk or make noises. It only made sparks and smoke. It burned Sam's hand and clothes. It made a loud bang and exploded. It scared Sam and everyone in the store. It made a big mess and a big hole in the wall. + +Sam was hurt and sad. He cried and cried. He wished he had listened to mom. He wished he had chosen a nice and cheap toy like Tom. He wished he had not been foolish and greedy. + +Mom came and hugged Sam. She was worried and sorry. She said, "Sam, are you okay? I'm sorry you got hurt. I hope you learned your lesson. You have to be careful and wise. You have to follow the rules and be fair. You have to be happy with what you have and not want more. You have to be a good boy and not a foolish boy." + +Sam said, "I'm sorry, mom, I'm sorry. I learned my lesson. I was foolish and greedy. I did not follow the rules and be fair. I was not happy with what I had and wanted more. I was not a good boy and was a foolish boy. I'm sorry, mom, I'm sorry." + +Mom said, "It's okay, Sam, it's okay. I forgive you. I love you. But you have to pay for the robot and the damage. You have to spend your allowance and your savings. You have to work hard and help me. You have to be responsible and honest. You have to be a better boy and not a foolish boy." + +Sam said, "I understand, mom, I understand. I will pay for the robot and the damage. I will spend my allowance and my savings. I will work hard and help you. I will be responsible and honest. I will be a better boy and not a foolish boy." + +Mom said, "That's good, Sam, that's good. I'm proud of you. I hope you will remember this day and this story. I hope you will never be foolish and greedy again. I hope you will always be careful and wise. I hope you will always be a good boy and not a foolish boy." + +Sam said, "I will, mom, I will. Thank you, mom, thank you. I love you, mom, I +Tom and Mia are playing with blocks. They like to build towers and houses with the blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. + +Tom wants to attach a red block to his tower. He looks for a red block in the pile of blocks. He sees one, but Mia has it in her hand. He asks Mia, "Can I have that red block, please?" + +Mia says, "No, this is my red block. I need it for my house. Go find another red block." + +Tom feels angry. He thinks Mia is not nice. He says, "But I want that red block. You have many blocks. You are not sharing." + +Mia says, "No, you are not sharing. You have many blocks too. This is my red block. Go away." + +Tom feels more angry. He does not want to go away. He wants the red block. He tries to grab the red block from Mia's hand. Mia does not let go. They pull and tug on the red block. They shout and cry. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees Tom and Mia fighting over the red block. She sees the pile of blocks on the floor. She sees the waste of time and energy. She feels angry too. + +She says, "Stop it, both of you. You are not playing nicely. You are not using your words. You are making a mess. You are wasting the blocks. You are wasting my patience. Give me the red block, now." + +Tom and Mia stop fighting. They give the red block to Mom. They feel ashamed. They say, "Sorry, Mom." + +Mom says, "You should be sorry. You should also be sorry to each other. You should share the blocks. You should take turns. You should be kind. You should have fun. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Mia nod. They say, "Yes, Mom. We understand. We are sorry." + +Mom says, "Good. Now, hug and make up. Then, pick up the blocks and put them away. Then, you can play with something else. But remember, play nicely." + +Tom and Mia hug and make up. They pick up the blocks and put them away. They say, "Thank you, Mom." + +Mom says, "You're welcome. I love you both. Now, what do you want to play with next?" +Tom and Lily were at the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and look at the sea. The sea was big and blue and made a loud sound. + +"Can we take some sea home?" Tom asked his mom. He wanted to have some sea in a bottle. + +"No, Tom, we can't take the sea home," his mom said. "The sea belongs here. It needs a lot of space and air and sun. If we take it home, it will be sad and sick." + +"But why?" Tom asked. He was confused. He did not understand why the sea could not come with them. + +"Because the sea is alive, Tom. It has many fish and plants and animals that live in it. They need the sea to be happy and healthy. The sea is their home, just like our house is our home. We can visit the sea, but we can't take it away," his mom explained. + +"Oh, I see," Tom said. He looked at the sea again. He saw a dolphin jump out of the water and make a splash. He smiled. He was glad the sea was alive and had friends. He decided he would not take the sea home, but he would come back to see it again. He hugged his mom and said, "I love the sea, and I love you, mom." +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a man with a big hat and a long coat. He had a shiny thing in his hand. It was a coin. He put the coin in his mouth and made a loud sound. He could whistle with the coin! + +"Wow!" Lily said. "How do you do that?" + +The man smiled and took the coin out of his mouth. He gave it to Lily. "You have to put it between your teeth and blow hard. Like this." He showed her how to whistle with the coin. + +Lily tried to do the same. She put the coin between her teeth and blew hard. But she did not make a sound. She only felt a strange taste. She spit out the coin. "Yuck!" she said. "This coin is spicy!" + +The man laughed. "That's because it's a chili coin. It's a joke coin. I use it to make people laugh. Do you want to try another one?" + +Ben shook his head. "No, thank you. We don't like spicy things. We like sweet things. Like candy." + +The man nodded. "I have some candy too. Here, take some. But be careful. Some of them are also joke candies. They might make you sneeze or turn your tongue blue. Do you want to play a game and guess which ones are real and which ones are fake?" + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They liked games. They liked candy. They liked to laugh. They nodded. "Yes, please. We want to play." + +The man smiled and gave them each a handful of candy. He said, "Let's see who can find the most real candies. And who can make the funniest faces. Ready, set, go!" + +Lily and Ben started to eat the candy. Some of them were sweet and yummy. Some of them were spicy and yucky. Some of them made them sneeze and cough. Some of them turned their tongues blue and green. They made funny faces and laughed a lot. The man laughed with them. He was a nice man. He liked to make people happy. He was a clown. +Anna and Ben love to go to the zoo. They like to see the animals and learn their names. They have a favorite animal: the zebra. The zebra has black and white stripes and runs fast. + +One day, they go to the zoo with their mom. They run to the zebra cage and look for their friend. But they do not see the zebra. They see a sign that says: "Zebra is sick. Not available. Sorry." + +Anna and Ben are sad. They want to see the zebra. They ask their mom: "Mom, what is wrong with the zebra? Will he heal?" + +Mom says: "I don't know, sweeties. The zebra has a bad cut on his leg. The zoo doctor is trying to help him. But he may not heal. He may die." + +Anna and Ben are shocked. They do not want the zebra to die. They love the zebra. They say: "Mom, can we do something? Can we give the zebra a hug? Can we give him a carrot? Can we make him happy?" + +Mom says: "No, sweeties. We cannot go near the zebra. He is in pain. He may bite us. He may get worse. We have to leave him alone. Maybe he will heal. Maybe not. We have to hope." + +Anna and Ben are not happy. They do not want to hope. They want to see the zebra. They want to play with him. They want to be his friends. But they cannot. They have to say goodbye. They have to go home. They cry all the way. They do not like the zoo anymore. They do not like the sign. They do not like the doctor. They do not like the cut. They do not like the pain. They do not like the death. They only like the zebra. But the zebra is not available. The zebra is sick. The zebra may die. The end. +Jill and Ben were playing in the yard. They saw a big, fancy cage with a bird inside. The bird had big eyes, a sharp beak and feathers like the night. It was an owl. + +"Wow, look at the owl!" Jill said. "It is so pretty and cool. Can we touch it?" + +"No, we can't," Ben said. "It belongs to Mr. Brown. He is very mean and scary. He will be angry if we go near his cage." + +But Jill did not listen. She wanted to see the owl up close. She sneaked to the cage and opened the door. The owl looked at her and made a loud noise. + +"Hoo-hoo!" + +Jill was scared. She dropped the door and ran away. The owl saw the open door and flew out. It was free. It wanted to escape from Mr. Brown and his cage. + +The owl flew over the yard and saw Ben. Ben was still playing with his ball. He did not see the owl coming. The owl swooped down and grabbed Ben with its claws. Ben screamed and dropped his ball. + +"Help! Help! The owl has me!" Ben cried. + +Jill heard Ben and turned around. She saw the owl flying away with Ben. She felt very bad and sorry. She had let the owl escape and hurt her friend. + +"Ben! Ben! Come back!" Jill shouted. But it was too late. The owl and Ben were gone. Jill was alone and sad. She wished she had listened to Ben and left the owl alone. +Tim and Mia like to play in the park. They see a big oak tree with many leaves. They want to build a fort under the tree. + +They find some sticks and stones and start to pile them up. They make a wall and a door. They are happy with their fort. + +"Look at our fort, Mia. It is so strong and cozy," Tim says. + +"Yes, Tim. It is the best fort ever. We can hide here and have fun," Mia says. + +They hear a noise. They see a squirrel on the tree. The squirrel has a nut in its mouth. It looks at them with curious eyes. + +"Hello, squirrel. Do you want to join our fort?" Tim asks. + +The squirrel makes a squeaky sound and runs away. Tim and Mia laugh. They think the squirrel is harmless and cute. + +They go inside their fort and play with their toys. They are having a great time under the oak tree. +Tim and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a big box. They pretend the box is a vehicle. They act like they are driving to different places. + +"Where are we going, Jen?" Tim asks. + +"We are going to the zoo, Tim. We will see the lions and the monkeys and the elephants," Jen says. + +They make noises like the animals. They have fun. + +But then the box breaks. It is old and weak. The sides fall off. The vehicle is gone. + +"Oh no, Tim. Our vehicle is broken. What will we do?" Jen says. + +Tim thinks. He has an idea. + +"It's okay, Jen. We can act like we are animals too. We can be the lions and the monkeys and the elephants. We can roar and jump and stomp," Tim says. + +Jen likes the idea. They forget about the box. They act like they are animals. They have more fun. +Jenny and Tom were going on a trip with Mom and Dad. They were very happy. They packed their luggage with their toys and clothes. Jenny had a pretty doll that she loved very much. She put it in her luggage and zipped it up. + +They got in the car and drove to the airport. Mom and Dad told them to hold their luggage and not let go. They said they valued their luggage and their things. Jenny and Tom nodded and held their luggage tight. + +At the airport, they had to wait in a long line. Jenny and Tom were bored and tired. They wanted to play with their toys. Jenny saw a big sign that said "Play Area". She wanted to go there. She asked Mom if she could go. Mom said no, they had to stay in line. Jenny was sad. + +She looked at Tom. He was holding his luggage and looking at the sign too. He also wanted to go. He whispered to Jenny, "Let's go, Mom and Dad won't notice. We can come back soon." Jenny thought for a moment. She wanted to play, but she also loved her doll. She didn't want to lose it. She looked at her luggage and then at the sign. She made a choice. + +She let go of her luggage and followed Tom to the play area. They ran and jumped and slid and had fun. They forgot about their luggage and their parents. They didn't see the man who walked by and took their luggage. He smiled and walked away. + +Mom and Dad finished the line and looked for Jenny and Tom. They saw them in the play area. They were angry and scared. They called them and told them to come back. Jenny and Tom ran back to their parents. They saw their faces and knew they were in trouble. They said they were sorry. They looked for their luggage. It was gone. They cried and cried. They lost their toys and clothes. Jenny lost her pretty doll. She valued it very much. She wished she had never let go of her luggage. She learned a hard lesson. The end. +Tom and Mia were twins who liked to play in the snow. One day, they found a big hill near their house. They wanted to slide down the hill on their sleds. But the snow was icy and hard, not soft and fluffy. + +"Be careful, Tom and Mia," their mom said. "The hill is very steep and slippery. You might get hurt." + +"We will be careful, mom," Tom and Mia said. They put on their hats, scarves, gloves and boots. They took their sleds and ran to the hill. + +Tom went first. He sat on his sled and pushed off. He went very fast down the hill. He felt the wind in his face and the snow under his sled. He was having fun. He saw a big tree at the bottom of the hill. He tried to steer away from it, but he could not. He hit the tree with a loud thud. He fell off his sled and landed on the snow. He was not hurt, but he was scared and cold. + +Mia saw what happened to Tom. She felt sorry for him, but she also wanted to try the hill. She thought she could do better than Tom. She sat on her sled and pushed off. She went even faster than Tom. She felt the thrill in her chest and the snow in her hair. She was having more fun. She saw the same big tree at the bottom of the hill. She thought she could avoid it, but she could not. She twisted her body and her sled in the air. She flew over the tree and landed on the other side. She did not fall off her sled, but she dropped her brush. She was not scared or cold, but she was sad and angry. + +Tom and Mia met at the bottom of the hill. They looked at each other. Tom had a bump on his head and a tear in his eye. Mia had a smile on her face and a snarl in her voice. + +"Wow, Mia, you were amazing," Tom said. "You twisted in the air and flew over the tree. How did you do that?" + +"Easy, Tom, I just used my skills and my luck," Mia said. "You were awful. You hit the tree and fell off your sled. How did you do that?" + +"Hard, Mia, I just used my weight and my bad luck," Tom said. "But I don't care. I had fun. Did you have fun?" + +"No, Tom, I did not have fun," Mia said. "I lost my brush. It was my favorite brush. It was pink and shiny and had a flower on it. I want it back." + +"Sorry, Mia, I don't know where your brush is," Tom said. "Maybe it is under the snow. Maybe it is in the tree. Maybe it is gone forever." + +Mia started to cry. She did not like to lose her things. She did not like to be without her brush. She did not like to have messy hair. She wished she had listened to her mom. She wished she had been more careful. She wished she had not twisted in the air. She wished she had not gone down the hill. +Lily and Tom were playing in the grass. They liked to run and jump and roll on the green and soft grass. They also liked to pick flowers and make crowns for their heads. + +"Look, Lily, I found a yellow flower!" Tom said, holding a dandelion in his hand. + +"That's not a flower, Tom, that's a weed!" Lily said, pointing at the dandelion. "Flowers are pretty and smell good. Weeds are ugly and make you sneeze." + +Tom did not understand. He thought the dandelion was pretty and he liked to blow the seeds and watch them fly. He did not sneeze when he smelled it. + +"Why is it a weed, Lily?" Tom asked, looking at the dandelion. + +"Because it is, Tom, because it is!" Lily said, getting angry. "Don't be stupid, Tom, weeds are bad and flowers are good. You should know that!" + +Tom felt sad. He did not like Lily calling him stupid. He did not think he was stupid. He thought Lily was mean. He did not want to play with her anymore. + +He threw the dandelion on the ground and ran away from Lily. He found a shady spot under a big tree and sat down. He felt lonely and hurt. + +Lily saw Tom running away. She felt sorry. She did not mean to hurt Tom. She liked Tom. He was her friend. She wanted to play with him again. + +She ran after Tom and found him under the tree. She sat next to him and said, "I'm sorry, Tom, I'm sorry I called you stupid. You are not stupid. You are smart and funny and kind. I was stupid. I was mean. Can you forgive me?" + +Tom looked at Lily. He saw her eyes were wet and her lips were trembling. He felt sorry for her too. He did not want her to be sad. He wanted her to be happy. + +He smiled and said, "It's okay, Lily, it's okay. I forgive you. You are not stupid. You are smart and pretty and nice. I was sad. I was angry. Can we be friends again?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, Tom, yes. We can be friends again. I'm glad you forgive me. I'm glad you are my friend." + +They hugged and made up. They went back to the grass and picked more flowers and weeds. They did not care what they were. They only cared that they were happy. They understood each other. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big green ball. They want to play with it. + +They run to the ball. They both grab it. They pull hard. They want the ball for themselves. They do not share. + +The ball is weak. It has a hole. The air comes out. The ball gets smaller and smaller. It makes a loud noise. Pssssss! + +Tom and Sam are scared. They let go of the ball. The ball is flat. They cannot play with it. They are sad. + +They look at each other. They are angry. They blame each other. They say mean words. They are not friends anymore. They go home alone. They cry. The end. +Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to play with cars and trucks. They have many cars and trucks in their room. But they want more. + +One day, they see a big truck in the shop. It is red and shiny. It has a horn and a siren. It can carry sand and rocks. They want the truck very much. + +They ask their mom to buy the truck. Mom looks at the truck and the price. The price is very high. Mom says no. She says they have enough cars and trucks. She says they need to save money for other things. + +Sam and Ben are sad. They beg and cry. They say they will share the truck. They say they will do chores. They say they will be good. But mom does not change her mind. + +They go home without the truck. They are angry and quiet. They do not play with their cars and trucks. They sit on their beds and sulk. + +Then, they hear a knock on the door. It is their dad. He has a surprise for them. He has a big box. He says he found something at the garage sale. He says it is for them. + +He opens the box. It is a truck. It is not red and shiny. It is blue and rough. It has no horn and no siren. It can carry sand and rocks. But it is very old and cheap. + +Sam and Ben look at the truck. They are not sure. They touch the truck. It is not smooth and soft. It is hard and scratchy. They try the truck. It does not make noise and flash. It is slow and quiet. + +But then, they see something. The truck has a sticker. It says "I love you". Dad says he put the sticker on the truck. He says he loves them very much. He says he hopes they like the truck. + +Sam and Ben look at dad. They look at each other. They smile. They hug dad. They say thank you. They say they love him too. They say they love the truck. + +They take the truck to their room. They play with the truck. They share the truck. They have fun with the truck. They forget about the other truck. They are happy. + +They accept the truck. They accept the price. They accept the rough. They accept the love. +Sam and Lily were playing with their toy cars and trucks in the living room. They liked to make noises and pretend they were driving on the road. Sam had a big truck that could load and unload things. Lily had a small car that could go fast and beep. + +"Look, Lily, I can load this box on my truck," Sam said, lifting a cardboard box from the floor and putting it on the back of his truck. "Now I can take it to the store." + +"Wow, Sam, that's cool," Lily said, admiring his truck. "Can I load something too?" + +"Sure, Lily, you can load this ball," Sam said, handing her a red ball. "But be careful, it might roll off." + +Lily took the ball and tried to load it on her car. But the ball was too big and it fell off. Lily tried again and again, but the ball always fell off. She started to feel sad and frustrated. + +"Sam, I can't load the ball on my car," Lily said, almost crying. "It's too hard." + +Sam saw that Lily was upset and he wanted to help her. He had an idea. + +"Lily, don't be sad," Sam said, smiling. "I have a better place for you to load the ball. Come with me." + +Sam took Lily's hand and led her to the window. He opened the window and pointed outside. + +"Look, Lily, there is a big tree outside," Sam said. "The tree has many branches and leaves. And look, there is a hole in the tree. Do you see it?" + +Lily looked and saw the hole. It was round and dark and looked like a secret place. + +"Yes, Sam, I see it," Lily said, curious. + +"That hole is perfect for your ball," Sam said. "You can load the ball in the hole and it won't fall off. Then the ball will have a home in the tree. Do you want to try?" + +Lily nodded and smiled. She liked Sam's idea. She picked up the ball and threw it out the window. The ball flew in the air and landed in the hole. It fit perfectly. + +"Yay, Lily, you did it!" Sam said, clapping his hands. "You loaded the ball in the hole. You are very good at loading." + +"Thank you, Sam," Lily said, hugging him. "You are very smart and kind. You helped me load the ball." + +They looked out the window and saw the ball in the hole. They felt happy and proud. They decided to leave the ball there for the tree to keep. They went back to playing with their toy cars and trucks. They had a lot of fun. They were busy and happy. +Tim and Sam were brothers. They liked to play outside in the yard. One day, they found a long knife in the grass. It was shiny and sharp. + +"Look, Tim, a knife!" Sam said. "Let's play with it!" + +"No, Sam, that's bad!" Tim said. "Mom said knives are not for kids. They can hurt you. Give it to me, I will put it away." + +But Sam did not listen. He wanted to keep the knife. He ran away from Tim and laughed. + +"Come and get it, Tim!" Sam said. "I will cut you with the knife!" + +Tim was scared and angry. He picked up a big rock and threw it at Sam. The rock hit Sam in the head. Sam fell down and did not move. The knife dropped from his hand. + +"Sam, Sam, wake up!" Tim cried. He ran to Sam and shook him. But Sam did not wake up. He was still and cold. Tim saw blood on Sam's head and on the knife. He screamed and cried. + +Mom heard Tim's scream and came outside. She saw Tim and Sam and the knife and the rock. She was shocked and sad. She called for help, but it was too late. Sam was gone. Tim had killed him. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to visit their grandpa's farm. One day, they saw a big building with a wheel that turned by the water. Grandpa said it was a mill, where he made flour from wheat. He invited them to see how it worked. + +Inside the mill, they saw big machines that crushed the wheat and made it into white powder. Grandpa gave them each a handful of flour to taste. Tom and Lily put it in their mouths and made funny faces. It was dry and dusty and not very good. + +"Yuck, grandpa, this is not delicious!" Tom said. + +"Me no like it either!" Lily said. + +Grandpa laughed and said, "Don't worry, my dears, this is not how you eat flour. You have to mix it with water and eggs and sugar and make it into dough. Then you bake it in the oven and it becomes bread or cake or cookies. Those are delicious!" + +He took them to the kitchen, where he had some dough ready. He let them shape it into different animals and put them on a tray. Then he put the tray in the oven and waited for a while. Soon, the kitchen smelled wonderful and the dough animals were golden and fluffy. + +Grandpa took them out of the oven and let them cool a bit. Then he gave Tom and Lily each a piece to taste. They bit into them and smiled. They were soft and sweet and yummy. + +"Mmm, grandpa, this is delicious!" Tom said. + +"Me love it too!" Lily said. + +Grandpa hugged them and said, "I'm glad you like it, my dears. You see, flour can be delicious if you know how to use it. And you can make many things with it. Maybe next time, we can make a cake or a pie or some muffins. How does that sound?" + +Tom and Lily nodded and said, "Yes, please, grandpa, we want to make more delicious things with you!" + +They finished their dough animals and thanked grandpa for the fun and tasty lesson. They learned something new and had a good time at the mill. +Tom and Lily were playing near the river. They liked to throw stones and watch the water splash. They were thirsty, but they did not have any water with them. + +"Can we drink from the river?" Lily asked Tom. + +Tom shook his head. "No, we can't. The river is bitter. It tastes bad. It can make us sick." + +Lily frowned. "How do you know? Did you try it?" + +Tom nodded. "Yes, I did. Once, when I was alone. I was very thirsty, and I thought the river looked cool and clear. But when I drank it, it was bitter. It made my mouth hurt. It made my tummy ache. I ran home and told Mom. She gave me some juice and hugged me. She said the river is not for drinking. It has dirt and germs and other things that are not good for us." + +Lily felt sorry for Tom. She did not want to drink the bitter river. She wanted some juice and a hug too. She looked around and saw a big tree. She had an idea. + +"Let's go to the tree," she said. "Maybe we can find some fruit. Fruit is sweet and juicy. Fruit is good for us." + +Tom liked the idea. He smiled and followed Lily. They ran to the tree and looked for fruit. They found some apples and plums. They picked them and washed them in the river. They did not drink the river, but they used it to clean the fruit. Then they sat under the tree and ate the fruit. They felt happy and full. They thanked the tree for the fruit. They thanked the river for the water. They thanked each other for the company. They decided to play some more, but not near the river. They wanted to stay away from the bitter water. They wanted to stay healthy and happy. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play with cars and trucks. Sara has a big red truck. Tom has a small blue car. They drive them on the floor and make noises. + +One day, Sara sees a bottle of oil on the shelf. She thinks it is for her truck. She takes it and pours some on her truck. She says, "Now my truck is faster and stronger. It can go over anything." + +Tom sees what Sara does. He is angry. He says, "That is not your oil. That is Mom's oil. She uses it for cooking. You have to pay for it. Give me your truck." + +Sara does not want to give her truck. She says, "No, it is my truck. I found the oil. You have your car. Go away." + +Tom and Sara start to fight. They pull and push each other. They knock over the bottle of oil. It spills on the floor. It makes a big mess. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees the oil and the toys. She is not happy. She says, "What have you done? This is a waste of oil. And it is dangerous. You could slip and fall. You have to clean this up. And you have to pay for the oil. You have to give me some of your toys." + +Tom and Sara are sad. They do not want to give their toys. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We did not know. We were just playing." + +Mom says, "I know you were playing. But you have to be careful and respectful. Oil is not for toys. It is for food. And you have to ask before you take something. And you have to share with your friends. Now, help me clean this up. And then you can choose one toy each to give me. And then you can play with the rest. But be nice to each other." + +Tom and Sara nod. They help Mom clean the oil. They choose one toy each to give her. They say, "Thank you, Mom. We are sorry. We love you." + +Mom says, "I love you too. And I am proud of you. You learned a lesson today. Now, go and play. But be careful. And have fun." + +Tom and Sara hug Mom. They take their toys and go to play. They are friends again. They drive their car and truck on the floor. They make noises. They see a colorful book on the table. They wonder what it is. They decide to ask Mom first. They smile. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big maze made of hedges. They wanted to go inside and explore. + +"Can we borrow your ball, Tom?" Lily asked another boy who was playing nearby. + +"OK, but only for a little while. And don't lose it!" Tom said, giving them his red ball. + +Lily and Ben thanked him and ran to the maze. They threw the ball inside and followed it. They had fun finding their way through the twists and turns. They saw many flowers and birds. + +But they were naughty and forgot about Tom and his ball. They played for a long time and did not come out. Tom waited and waited. He got angry and sad. + +"Where are Lily and Ben? Where is my ball?" he shouted. He went to the maze and looked for them. He could not find them. He started to cry. + +Lily and Ben heard him and felt sorry. They realized they had been bad. They quickly found the ball and ran out of the maze. + +"We are sorry, Tom. We were having too much fun and forgot. Here is your ball. Please don't be mad at us," Lily said, giving him the ball. + +Tom wiped his tears and smiled. He was glad to have his ball back. He forgave them and hugged them. + +"It's OK, Lily and Ben. I'm happy you are safe. But next time, don't be so naughty. And don't borrow things without asking," he said. + +Lily and Ben nodded and said sorry again. They learned their lesson. They decided to play together and share their toys. They were friends again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her favorite pink dress and play outside. One day, Lily found a long piece of string and decided to make a knot. She worked hard to design the perfect knot, but it kept coming undone. + +Lily asked her mommy for help, and together they designed a special knot that would never come undone. Lily was so happy and proud of her new knot. She showed it to all of her friends and they were amazed. + +From that day on, Lily wore her pink dress and her special knot everywhere she went. She felt like a princess with her beautiful design and perfect knot. And whenever she saw a piece of string, she would try to make a new knot, just like the one she designed with her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean up her toys but Lily didn't want to. She said, "I quit! I don't want to clean up!" + +Lily's mom smiled and said, "Okay, but if you don't clean up, you won't be able to find your favorite toy." Lily thought about it and realized her mom was right. She didn't want to lose her favorite toy, so she started to clean up. + +While cleaning, Lily accidentally stepped on a needle and it hurt a lot. She cried and her mom came to help her. Her mom said, "It's okay, accidents happen. But next time, be careful." + +After that day, Lily learned to be more independent and clean up after herself. She didn't want to step on any more needles or lose her favorite toy. From then on, she always cleaned up without complaining. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she found a small box with a letter inside. The letter said that if she rubs the box, a magical creature would appear to help her. + +Lily was excited and started to rub the box. Suddenly, a small fairy appeared and asked how she could help. Lily was feeling helpless because she had lost her favorite toy. The fairy promised to help her find it. + +Together, they searched all around the yard until they found the toy stuck in the mail slot. Lily was so happy and grateful for the fairy's help. From that day on, she always kept the box close by in case she needed the fairy's help again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, she was playing with her favorite toy car when she accidentally dropped it in a pile of dust. "Oh no!" she cried. "My car is all dirty!" + +Just then, her big brother Max came by. "What's wrong, Lily?" he asked. "My car is dirty," she said sadly. "Don't worry," Max said, "I'll save it for you!" He picked up the car and wiped off all the dust. "There you go," he said, handing it back to Lily. "Your car is all clean now." + +Lily was so happy that she hugged her brother. "Thank you, Max!" she said. "You're the best!" Max smiled and ruffled her hair. "I'm just happy to help," he said. Then they both ran off to play, Lily driving her car as fast as she could. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, Lily saw a big dog in the park. She was scared because she thought the dog might hurt her. But her mommy told her that the dog was harmless and would not hurt her. + +Lily's mommy decided to teach her how to wave at the dog. Lily was hesitant at first, but her mommy showed her how to wave and say hello to the dog. Lily felt more comfortable and started to wave at the dog. The dog wagged its tail and looked happy. + +From that day on, Lily was no longer afraid of the dog. She would wave at the dog every time she saw it in the park. The dog became her friend, and she learned that not all big dogs are scary. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a good job at the zoo where she took care of the animals. One day, Lily's boss told her that the zoo was going to close because they didn't have enough money. + +Lily was very sad because she loved her job and the animals. She went to talk to her friend, Timmy, who worked at the ice cream shop. "My job is going to close," said Lily. "That's not good," said Timmy. "Maybe you can find a new job at the park where they have lots of animals." + +Lily went to the park and asked the manager if they had any job openings. The manager said yes and gave her a job taking care of the monkeys. Lily was happy again because she got a new job and could still be around animals. She went back to the ice cream shop to tell Timmy the good news. "I got a new job!" said Lily. "That's great!" said Timmy. "I knew you would find something good." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very hungry and wanted something to eat. Her mom gave her a yummy sandwich that was delicious. + +Lily took a big bite and chewed it slowly. Suddenly, her little brother came into the room and started to make silly noises. Lily didn't want to listen to him, so she decided to ignore him and kept eating her sandwich. + +After she finished her sandwich, Lily looked out the window and saw a big bird flying in the sky. She thought it was very cool and wanted to go outside and look at it more closely. So, she went outside and looked up at the sky. The bird was very big and had beautiful feathers. Lily was very happy that she got to see it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly dog named Spot. Spot liked to go on walks with his human friend, Tim. One day, Spot and Tim went on a walk in the woods. They followed a trail that led them to a river. + +Tim said, "Let's return home now, Spot. It's getting late." Spot wagged his tail and barked happily. He liked going on walks with Tim. + +As they walked back on the trail, they saw a friendly squirrel. The squirrel said, "Hello, Spot and Tim! Did you have a nice walk?" Spot barked and Tim said, "Yes, we did. We saw the river and now we are returning home." + +Spot and Tim arrived home safely and Spot wagged his tail happily. He was tired from the walk, but he was happy to be home. +Once upon a time, there was a parrot named Polly. Polly lived in a big cage in a house with a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was playing with her toys and she accidentally knocked over a vase. The vase fell on the floor and broke into many pieces. Lily was careless and didn't pay attention to where she was going. + +Polly saw what happened and she started to ring her bell. Ring, ring, ring! Lily heard the bell and looked over at Polly. Polly was trying to tell Lily that she needed to be more careful. Lily understood what Polly was saying and promised to be more careful in the future. + +From that day on, Polly and Lily were best friends. They played together every day and Polly never had to ring her bell again to remind Lily to be careful. They lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved cookies, especially the gray ones. One day, Timmy's mom baked a fresh batch of gray cookies. + +Timmy was so excited to eat them, but his little sister wanted them too. Timmy said, "No, these are mine!" and his sister started to cry. + +Their mom came in and asked what was wrong. Timmy said, "She wants my gray cookies!" His mom said, "Timmy, that's not nice. You should share with your sister." + +Timmy didn't want to share, but then he had an idea. He said, "I'll throw the cookies in the air and we can catch them together!" His sister stopped crying and they both caught the cookies. They were happy and shared the cookies together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy cat named Mittens. Mittens didn't like anyone or anything. One day, Mittens was walking down the street when she saw a pot in the middle of the road. She didn't like it there, so she kicked it. The pot made a loud noise and Mittens ran away. + +Later that day, Mittens went to a talent show. She saw a dog named Sparky singing and dancing on stage. Mittens didn't like it and started to grumble. Suddenly, Sparky finished his performance and everyone in the audience started to applaud. Mittens didn't know what was happening and got scared. She ran out of the talent show and back home. + +The next day, Mittens saw Sparky again. This time, he was playing with a ball. Mittens wanted to play too, but she was too grumpy to ask. Sparky noticed and said, "Hey Mittens, do you want to play with me?" Mittens was surprised and happy. She said, "Yes, please!" They played together and had a lot of fun. Mittens realized that sometimes it's better to be kind and make friends instead of being grumpy all the time. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to draw pictures with his crayons, but one day he ran out of ink. He needed more ink to make more pictures. + +So, Timmy asked his mommy if they could go to the store to buy some ink. His mommy said yes, but she told him to be careful because it was raining outside. + +Timmy put on his raincoat and boots and held his mommy's hand as they walked to the store. Once they got there, they found the ink and bought it. Timmy was very happy because now he could make more pictures. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a toy bunny that she loved very much. One day, Lily and her mommy went to the park to play. While they were playing, Lily saw a boy who had a weird hat on. She wanted to ask him about his hat, but she was too shy. + +After a while, it was time to go home. Lily realized that her toy bunny was missing. She looked everywhere, but it was nowhere to be found. She felt very sad and made a wish that her bunny would come back to her. + +Days went by and Lily's bunny remained missing. She felt very lonely without it. One day, Lily and her mommy went back to the park. As they were leaving, Lily saw the boy with the weird hat again. This time, he had her bunny with him. But before she could get it back, he ran away. Lily was very sad and her wish did not come true. +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 a festival with her family. There were lots of people and fun things to do. Lily saw a big parade with floats and dancers. She admired the pretty costumes and the happy music. + +After the parade, Lily and her family went to a food tent. They ate hot dogs and cotton candy. Lily saw a man playing guitar and singing. She admired his beautiful voice. + +Later, Lily and her family watched fireworks in the sky. The colors were so pretty! Lily felt happy and grateful. She told her mommy and daddy that she had a great day at the festival. They were happy too. Lily was a modest girl who appreciated the simple things in life. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends decided to have a race. They all lined up and waited for the signal to start. + +As the race began, Timmy's shoe got stuck in a deep puddle. He tried to pull it out, but it wouldn't budge. "Help! Help!" Timmy cried out to his friends. "My shoe is stuck in the water!" + +Timmy's friends quickly came to his aid. They helped him pull his shoe out of the water and then they all continued the race. Timmy was so happy that his friends helped him. He felt like he had won the race already. After the race, they all went to soak their feet in the cool water. It was a fun day for Timmy and his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cookies with her mom. One day, they ran out of flour and had to go to the store to get more. + +At the store, they found a big sack of flour. Lily's mom wanted to buy it because it was cheaper, but she wasn't sure if it would fit in their pantry. So, she asked Lily to help her measure the sack to see if it would fit. + +Lily measured the sack with her arms and said it would fit. But when they got home, they realized it was too big for the pantry! Lily's mom was upset because they wasted money on the big sack of flour. + +But Lily had an idea. They could share the flour with their neighbors and friends! They put some flour in smaller bags and gave them to everyone. Everyone was happy and they all made delicious cookies together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go outside and play in the park. One day, she went outside with her nice coat on because it was a little bit cold. + +Lily met her friend, Timmy, in the park. Timmy said, "Hi Lily! Do you want to play with me?" Lily said, "Yes, please!" + +After they played for a while, Lily said, "I am thirsty. Do you have something to drink?" Timmy said, "Yes, I have water. You can drink it." + +Lily drank the water and said, "Thank you, Timmy. That was very nice of you." They continued to play and have fun in the park. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a great cushion that she loved to sit on. One day, her brother came in and sat on it too. "Hey! That's my cushion!" yelled Lily. "Sorry," said her brother. "It's okay," said Lily. "You can sit on it with me." And so they sat together on the cushion, happy as can be. +Once upon a time, there was a little star named Twinkle. Twinkle lived in the big universe with lots of other stars and planets. Twinkle loved to shine bright and make the universe look pretty. + +One day, Twinkle noticed that her light was getting slow. She started to panic because she didn't want to stop shining. She asked her star friends for help, but they didn't know what to do. + +Just then, a wise old planet named Jupiter came by and saw Twinkle's worry. Jupiter told Twinkle not to panic and that everything would be okay. Jupiter showed Twinkle a special trick to make her light shine bright again. Twinkle was so happy and grateful for Jupiter's help. From then on, Twinkle shone brighter than ever before and made the universe even more beautiful. +Once upon a time, there was a little bug. The bug wanted some juice to drink. It crawled on the ground to find some juice. The bug found a pretty flower with juice inside. The bug drank the juice and felt happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to wear his red hat everywhere he went. One day, Timmy went to the park to play. He saw two boys fighting over a toy truck. Timmy didn't like to see people fight, so he went over to them and asked if they wanted to play together instead. The boys stopped fighting and they all played with the toy truck together. Timmy felt happy that he stopped the fight. Later that day, Timmy accidentally spilled his juice on his shirt. He felt ashamed because he didn't want anyone to see his dirty shirt. But his mom told him it was okay and helped him change into a clean shirt. Timmy learned that it's okay to make mistakes and that he should always try to be kind to others. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a daddy. They had a daughter named Lily. Lily loved to eat candy, but one day she ate too much and her tummy hurt. Her mommy told her not to eat too much candy or her tummy would hurt again. + +Lily listened to her mommy, but one day she forgot and ate too much candy again. Her tummy hurt and she felt sad. Her mommy told her that she needed to remember to not eat too much candy and to repeat it to herself every time she wanted to eat candy. + +Lily repeated it to herself and felt better. She asked her mommy for a piece of fruit instead of candy. The fruit was sour, but Lily liked it because it was good for her tummy. From then on, Lily remembered to not eat too much candy and to eat fruit instead. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop and play in the meadow. One day, he saw a tall pole in the distance. He wondered what it was for. + +Benny decided to hop over and investigate. When he got closer, he saw a sign that said, "Fair tomorrow. Guess the number of carrots in the jar to win a prize." + +Benny loved carrots, so he was very excited about the fair. He decided to solve the mystery of how many carrots were in the jar. He hopped back to his burrow and asked his friends to help him count all the carrots they could find. + +The next day, Benny went to the fair and guessed the number of carrots in the jar. He won first prize and got a big bag of carrots to share with his friends. Benny was very happy and proud that he was able to solve the mystery and win the prize. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had an ordinary day at school and then went home to play with her toys. Suddenly, her mom came in and said, "Lily, it's time to brush your teeth." Lily replied, "But I don't want to brush my teeth, Mommy." Her mom said, "Please brush your teeth, Lily. It's important to keep them clean and healthy." + +Lily didn't want to listen, but then she remembered the time when her friend had a bad toothache because she didn't brush her teeth. So, she decided to brush her teeth after all. As she brushed, she thought about how good it felt to have clean teeth. From that day on, Lily made sure to brush her teeth every day, just like her mom said. The moral of the story is that sometimes we have to do things we don't want to do, but it's for our own good. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to explore the forest behind his house. One day, he saw a mysterious object in the distance. It was shining and looked like it was made of gold. + +Timmy promised himself that he would find out what it was. He walked and walked until he finally reached the object. It was a beautiful necklace with a heart-shaped pendant. + +Timmy touched the necklace and suddenly, he heard a voice. It was the voice of his mother, reminding him to always keep his promises. Timmy realized that he had promised to clean his room that day but instead he went to explore the forest. He quickly went back home and kept his promise by cleaning his room. + +From that day on, Timmy always kept his promises and never forgot the lesson he learned in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max was very tired because he had been playing all day. He lay down on his little bed and started to yawn. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise that made him jump in shock. It was just his owner closing the door. Max felt a little scared but soon realized he was safe in his cozy bed. He closed his eyes and fell asleep, dreaming of chasing little birds in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden and water the flowers with her hose. One day, while she was watering the flowers, she saw an ugly bug crawling on one of them. Lily didn't like bugs, so she tried to spray it away with her hose. But the bug wouldn't go away and crawled onto her hand. Lily got scared and screamed for her mom. + +Her mom came running and asked what happened. Lily told her about the ugly bug and how it crawled on her hand. Her mom replied, "Don't worry, it's just a harmless bug. Let's put it back on the flower." But Lily didn't want to touch the bug again, so her mom gently placed it back on the flower. + +From that day on, Lily learned to appreciate all creatures, even the ones she thought were ugly. She continued to water the flowers with her hose and enjoyed watching the bugs and butterflies flutter around them. And whenever she saw an ugly bug, she remembered what her mom said and didn't spray them away anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to eat grapes. One day, Lily's mom went to the store to buy some grapes but she forgot. Lily started to worry that she wouldn't get to eat any grapes. + +Lily asked her dad, "Where are the grapes?" Her dad said, "Mommy forgot to buy them." Lily felt sad and worried. + +But then, her dad had an idea. He took Lily to the garden where they grew their own grapes. They picked some grapes and ate them together. Lily was happy and the garden was quiet. + +From that day on, Lily learned that even when things don't go as planned, there is always a way to make things better. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was deaf, which means he couldn't hear. He had a dog named Max who always stayed by his side. One day, Timmy and Max went for a walk in the park. Timmy was happy because Max was always there to keep him company. They saw a squirrel and Max wanted to chase it, but Timmy told him to stay. Max listened and stayed with Timmy. Timmy was proud of Max for being a good dog. They continued their walk and had a great day together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park and always had fun with her friends. One day, while playing hide-and-seek, Lily saw a funny clown walking by. The clown had a big red nose and a colorful outfit. + +Lily thought it would be fun to imagine that she was a clown too. So, she put on a silly hat and pretended to juggle. But then, she saw something that made her sad. The fountain in the park was broken and water was not coming out anymore. + +Lily knew that the fountain was important to the park and everyone who came to play there. So, she decided to do something about it. She asked her friends to help her and together they collected money to fix the fountain. They worked hard and soon the fountain was fixed again. + +Everyone was so happy and grateful to Lily and her friends. And Lily felt proud that she was able to make a difference. From that day on, every time she saw the fountain, she imagined that it was smiling at her, thanking her for her kindness. +Once upon a time, there was a man named Jack. Jack had a wife named Jill. They lived in a house that was very cheap. One day, Jack went to the store to buy some bread. While he was there, he saw a toy he wanted to buy for his son. The toy was very expensive, but Jack wanted to buy it anyway. + +Jill asked Jack, "Why did you buy that expensive toy?" + +Jack replied, "I wanted to make our son happy." + +Suddenly, a big storm came and lightning struck the house. Jack and Jill were scared, but they were okay. They were happy that they were safe and had each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she decided to make a bush house. She found a big bush and started to pull the branches down to make a door. + +Then, she picked some flowers and put them on top of the bush to make it fancy. Lily was very proud of her bush house. She invited her teddy bear to come and play with her in the bush house. + +They played tea party and had a lot of fun. When Lily's mom came to call her in for dinner, Lily said goodbye to her bush house and promised to come back and play with it again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a special cup that was very delicate and pretty. One day, Lily's cup got locked in a cabinet and she couldn't get it out. She tried and tried, but it wouldn't budge. + +Lily's mommy came to help and asked her to show where the cup was. Lily pointed to the cabinet and said, "Cup stuck." Mommy tried to open the cabinet, but it was locked too. She took a key and tried to unlock it. After a few tries, the cabinet finally unlocked and mommy got the cup out. + +Lily was so happy to have her delicate cup back. She hugged it tight and said, "Thank you, mommy." From that day on, Lily made sure to always keep her cup in a safe place where it wouldn't get locked away again. The end. +Once upon a time, a boy named Timmy went for a walk in the forest. He saw a snake on the path and got scared. The snake was big and had a long tail. Timmy knew snakes can bite and make you suffer. + +He decided to take a different path, but he didn't know the way. He walked and walked until he got lost. Suddenly, he saw the snake again. It was slithering towards him! Timmy was very scared and started to cry. + +But then, something strange happened. The snake didn't attack him. Instead, it led him back to the regular path. Timmy was so happy and thanked the snake. From that day on, he knew that not all snakes are bad and some can even help you. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and go on trips with his family. One day, Timmy went on a trip to the park with his mom and dad. While they were playing, Timmy saw a sack on the ground. He thought it was funny and decided to pick it up and play with it. + +But then, a man came up to Timmy and told him that the sack belonged to him. Timmy felt foolish for taking something that didn't belong to him. He apologized and gave the sack back to the man. + +Timmy's parents were proud of him for doing the right thing. They told him that it's important to always ask before taking something that doesn't belong to you. Timmy learned a valuable lesson that day and promised to never take something that wasn't his again. +Once upon a time, there was a small monkey. He lived in a big tree in the jungle. One day, he saw a big banana tree across the river. He wanted to go there and eat the bananas. + +But the river was too big and the monkey didn't know how to swim. He asked his friends for help, but they couldn't help him. Then, a kind crocodile came and said he could help. He said he would carry the monkey across the river on his back. + +The monkey was very happy and climbed on the crocodile's back. But then, the crocodile saw a big rock in the middle of the river. He knew it could hurt the monkey, so he prevented the monkey from going that way. They went around the rock and arrived safely at the banana tree. The monkey was very grateful and shared the bananas with the crocodile. From that day on, they became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a man who wanted to be famous. He thought that if he had a lot of money, everyone would know him. So, he started to steal things from other people. He thought that this would make him rich and famous. + +One day, the man stole a toy from a little girl. She was very sad and cried a lot. The man felt bad and realized that what he did was wrong. He decided to return the toy to the little girl and raise his hand to say sorry. + +From that day on, the man stopped stealing and started to do good things for others. He helped his neighbors and friends, and soon he became famous for being a kind and helpful man. The moral of the story is that it's better to be famous for doing good things, than for doing bad things. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little mouse named Timmy. Timmy lived in a big field with lots of other animals. One day, Timmy saw a butterfly flying around and he wanted to show it to his friends. But Timmy was too shy to talk to them. + +Suddenly, Timmy saw a needle on the ground. He picked it up and ran over to his friends. He showed them the needle and they all said "Wow!" Timmy was so happy that he had something to show them. + +From that day on, Timmy wasn't shy anymore. He loved showing his friends all the cool things he found in the field. And they loved seeing them too! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys, especially with her fancy doll. One day, Lily's mom came into her room and said, "Lily, do you want to make a model airplane with me?" + +Lily was very excited and said, "Yes, please!" Her mom went to the store to supply all the materials they needed. When she came back, they started building the model airplane together. + +Lily's mom said, "Wow, Lily, you're doing a great job!" Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Mommy. I love building things with you." They worked together until they finished the model airplane. + +Lily was so proud of their work and said, "Look, Mommy, we made a fancy airplane!" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, we did. And we had so much fun doing it together." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, they decided to go on an adventure in the forest. Timmy grabbed his favorite spear and off they went. + +As they walked deeper into the forest, the sky turned gloomy and dark clouds gathered overhead. Timmy started to feel scared, but he kept his spear close and followed his friends. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud growl. Timmy's heart raced as he saw a big, scary bear blocking their path. Timmy remembered his spear and bravely stepped forward. With a swift movement, he threw the spear and hit the bear right in the heart. The bear fell to the ground, defeated. + +Timmy's friends cheered and hugged him. From that day on, Timmy was known as the bravest adventurer in the forest. And even though he was scared, he knew that he could always count on his trusty spear and the love of his friends to help him through any challenge. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she went for a walk in the forest and saw a deer. The deer had gray fur and Lily gazed at it in wonder. + +"Hello, deer," said Lily. "What are you doing?" + +"I'm looking for food," said the deer. + +"What do you eat?" asked Lily. + +"I eat grass and leaves," said the deer. + +Lily smiled and said, "That's nice. I like to eat apples." + +The deer nodded and said, "Apples are tasty too." + +Lily and the deer talked for a while before saying goodbye. From that day on, Lily always looked for the gray deer when she went for walks in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily wanted to mail a letter to her grandma. She asked her mommy how to do it. Her mommy said it was easy. + +Lily took the letter and ran quick to the mailbox. She put the letter inside and lifted the flag up. Her mommy told her that the mailman would come and take it to grandma's house. + +A few days later, Lily's grandma called and said she got the letter. She was so happy and proud of Lily. Lily felt happy too, knowing that mailing a letter was so easy and quick. +Once upon a time, there was a frog named Fred. Fred lived in a pond with his frog friends. One day, Fred saw a big fly and he wanted to catch it. He said to his friend, "I want to catch that fly. Can you help me jump high?" + +His friend said, "Sure, I can help you jump high. But be careful, the pond is tight and you might hurt yourself." + +Fred said, "I will be careful. I want that fly." + +So, his friend helped him jump high and Fred caught the fly. He was so happy and he said, "Thank you for helping me jump high. I caught the fly!" + +His friend said, "You're welcome. But next time, be more careful. We don't want you to get hurt in this tight pond." + +From that day on, Fred was more careful when he jumped in the pond. He knew that his friends cared about him and he didn't want to get hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max loved his owner, a little boy named Timmy. Timmy would always give Max his favorite cereal for breakfast. Max was a loyal dog and never left Timmy's side. + +One day, Timmy went to school and forgot to give Max his cereal. Max waited patiently for Timmy to come back home, but Timmy was gone for a long time. Max started to feel hungry and decided to leave the house to find some food. + +Max walked down the street and saw a big bowl of cereal on a table outside a cafe. Max was so hungry that he couldn't resist the temptation and ate all the cereal. When Max was finished, he realized he had wandered too far from home and didn't know how to get back. + +Max started to feel scared and missed Timmy. He wished he had never left his loyal friend's side. Suddenly, Max saw Timmy walking towards him. Timmy was so happy to see Max and gave him a big hug. From that day on, Max never left Timmy's side again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat spaghetti with a fork. Her fork was white and shiny. One day, Lily was eating her spaghetti when she accidentally dropped her fork. She couldn't hold it anymore. + +Lily's mom tried to give her another fork, but Lily wanted her white fork back. She crawled under the table to find it. Suddenly, the table fell on top of her. Lily was trapped and couldn't get out. + +Her mom tried to help her, but it was too late. Lily was stuck under the heavy table with her white fork still in her hand. From that day on, Lily always remembered to hold onto her fork tightly and never crawl under the table again. +Once upon a time, there was a clown named Bobo. Bobo was very funny and made children laugh. He was always happy and wore a big red nose. + +One day, Bobo met a wealthy man who wanted to buy all of his funny toys. Bobo didn't want to sell them, but the man offered him a lot of money. Bobo thought about it and decided to surrender his toys to the man. + +After the man left, Bobo felt sad. He missed his toys and didn't feel like a clown anymore. But then he saw the children playing with his toys and laughing. It made him happy to see them having fun. Bobo realized that making children happy was more important than being wealthy or having lots of toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys, especially her laser gun. One day, Lily went outside to play with her friends. They wanted to play hide and seek, but Lily didn't want to be "it" because it was too difficult for her to find her friends. + +Lily's friend, Tommy, said, "Come on, Lily. Don't be afraid. It's easy!" + +Lily shook her head and said, "No, it's too difficult for me." + +Tommy shrugged and said, "Okay, let's play something else." + +Lily was happy that Tommy understood her. They played with their toys together, and Lily showed Tommy her laser gun. Tommy was impressed and said, "Wow, that's cool!" + +Lily smiled and said, "Thanks! Want to play laser tag?" + +Tommy nodded and they played together until it was time to go home. Lily was happy that she had a fun day with her friend, and she couldn't wait to play with her laser gun again. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly bear who lived in the forest. He loved to play with his animal friends and eat honey from the trees. One day, they all went on an adventure to find a big barrel of honey. The bear suggested they follow the smell to find it. They walked and walked until they found the barrel. It was as big as a house! They all ate as much honey as they could and had a happy day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to explore and discover new things. One day, he went for a walk in the forest and found a big rock. He was so happy to discover it! + +But then, a snake suddenly appeared and scared Timmy. He felt a shock and ran away as fast as he could. When he got back home, he told his mom about his scary adventure. His mom got angry and told him to never go into the forest alone again. + +The next day, Timmy decided to go back to the forest with his mom. But when they got there, they discovered that the snake had bitten Timmy's leg. Timmy got very sick and had to go to the hospital. Sadly, Timmy never fully recovered and had to use a wheelchair for the rest of his life. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, Timmy saw a big machine in his backyard. He went to his mommy and said, "Mommy, what is that big machine?" + +His mommy replied, "That is a modest machine that helps us clean the backyard. It can lean down and pick up all the leaves and sticks." + +Timmy was amazed and watched as the machine leaned down and picked up all the leaves and sticks. He said, "Wow, that's so cool! Can I play with it?" + +His mommy laughed and said, "No, Timmy. That machine is too big for you to play with. But you can help me pick up the toys in your room." + +Timmy smiled and said, "Okay, mommy. I'll help you pick up my toys." And they both went inside to clean up. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to read books. He would read every day, and he loved it. One day, Timmy's mom made some coffee. Coffee is a drink that grown-ups like to drink. Timmy thought it smelled good, but he knew he couldn't drink it because he was too young. + +Timmy had a favorite book that he liked to read. It was very popular, and he had read it many times. One day, Timmy decided to take his book and go to the park. He sat on a bench and started to read. But then, he got too into the book and didn't notice that he had left his book bag on the ground. + +When Timmy was done reading, he got up to leave, but he forgot his book bag. Someone else saw the bag and took it with them. Timmy was very sad because he lost his favorite book. He went home and told his mom what happened. She gave him a hug and said they would get him a new book. But Timmy was still sad because he lost his favorite book forever. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily got sick and her mom gave her some medicine to make her feel better. Lily didn't like the taste of the medicine, but her mom said it was important to take it so she could get better. + +Later that day, Lily was playing with her favorite delicate doll. She accidentally tore the doll's dress and started to cry. Her mom came in and tried to comfort her. "Don't worry, we can fix it," she said. + +But then, something terrible happened. Lily accidentally spilled her medicine on the doll's dress. The delicate fabric started to dissolve and the colors ran together. Lily was so upset that she threw the doll on the ground and it broke into pieces. Her mom tried to fix it, but it was too late. Lily learned that sometimes accidents happen and things can't always be fixed. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Bob. Bob loved to fly high in the sky and feel the wind on his wings. He would soar up and down, left and right, and all around. + +One day, Bob saw a group of birds flying in a different direction. They were heading towards a big building with lots of windows. Bob wondered what was inside the building. + +As he got closer, he saw a sign that said "Lawyer's Office." Bob didn't know what a lawyer was, but he felt curious. He decided to fly into the building and explore. + +Inside, he saw a man sitting at a desk with lots of papers. The man looked very serious and busy. Bob felt uncomfortable and knew he should leave. He flew out of the building and continued to soar in the sky, happy to be free and flying wherever he wanted to go. +Once upon a time, there was a big, thick tree in a forest. The tree had many leaves, and many animals lived in it. One day, a little bird came to the tree and asked if he could stay there too. But the other animals did not like the bird, and they said they hated him. The bird was sad and did not know what to do. + +The next day, a storm came and the wind blew very hard. The big, thick tree could not stand the strong wind, and it fell down. All the animals were scared and did not know where to go. But the little bird knew what to do. He flew to a nearby tree and told the animals to come there. The animals were surprised that the bird helped them, and they realized they were wrong to hate him. From that day on, they all lived happily together in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little lamb. The lamb had soft and smooth wool. One day, the lamb's mommy put the lamb's wool into a basket. The little lamb was sad because it loved its wool. But then, the mommy took out some wool and made a warm sweater for the little lamb to wear. The little lamb was happy and warm! The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys. One day, he found a new object in his toy box. It was a red car with shiny wheels. Timmy loved it so much that he wanted to perform a show for his mommy and daddy. + +He put the car on a table and started to make it move all around. He made it go fast and slow, and even made it jump over some blocks. But then, something bad happened. The car fell off the table and broke into many pieces. Timmy was sad that his new object was broken, but his mommy and daddy told him it was okay because he tried his best to perform a good show. + +From then on, Timmy learned to be careful with his toys and always perform in a safe place. And even though the red car was broken, he still had lots of other toys to play with. The end. +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 wanted to play with her ball, but it bounced away from her. It bounced up the stairs and into the attic. + +Lily went up to the attic to get her ball, but it was very dark and scary up there. She was a little bit scared, but she really wanted her ball back. She looked all around the attic, but she couldn't find it. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. It was a bad noise! Lily got scared and ran back down the stairs as fast as she could. When she got back to her room, she saw that her ball was there, bouncing on the floor. She was so happy to have it back! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big family with lots of brothers and sisters, but she felt lonely sometimes. One day, she met a new friend named Tommy. Tommy was very kind and funny, and they played together every day. + +But one day, Tommy got sick and couldn't come out to play. Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. She asked her mommy how she could help Tommy. Her mommy said, "Maybe you can teach him a new game to play when he feels better." + +Lily thought that was a great idea, so she went home and thought of a fun new game. She drew a map and made some rules, and then went to visit Tommy. She showed him the game and taught him how to play. Tommy loved it and they had so much fun together. + +Lily felt happy that she could help her friend, and she realized that sometimes when we don't know what to do, we can use our network of family and friends to find solutions. She also learned that it's not nice to be ignorant about how others feel, and that we should always try to help each other when we can. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her toys. One day, she found a ball that was very bouncy. She threw the ball high in the air and it hit the roof of her house. The ball made a loud noise and she heard her mom speak from inside the house. + +Lily went inside to see her mom and noticed that the sink was leaking. Water was coming out of the faucet and making a big mess on the counter. Her mom asked Lily to get a towel to clean up the water. Lily found a towel that was fine and helped her mom clean up the leak. + +After they finished cleaning, Lily's mom told her a story about a princess who could speak to animals. Lily loved the story and wished she could speak to animals too. She went outside to play with her toys and imagined all the animals she could talk to. +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 with her mom and they saw a big tree. Lily wanted to climb it, but her mom said it wasn't safe. + +Lily asked, "Why not?" + +Her mom replied, "Because there isn't enough oxygen available up there for us to breathe." + +Lily didn't understand what that meant, so her mom explained that oxygen is what we need to breathe and stay alive. She also told Lily that they could record the oxygen levels to make sure it was safe to climb the tree. + +Lily was excited to help record the oxygen levels and they found out that it was safe to climb the tree. Lily was so happy and climbed to the top of the tree with her mom's help. From up there, she could see the whole town and it was amazing! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to pick flowers in the garden with her mommy. One day, Lily saw a butterfly and tried to pick it up, but it flew away. She felt sad, but then the butterfly winked at her and flew away. Lily was happy again. + +Later that day, Lily and her mommy went for a walk in the forest. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise and Lily felt frightened. Her mommy picked her up and held her tight. They saw a big bear, but it wasn't angry. It just wanted to say hello. Lily wasn't frightened anymore and even waved at the bear. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to drink juice every day. But one day, her juice was spoiled and it tasted yucky. She didn't like it at all. + +So, Lily decided to pack her backpack and go to the store to buy new juice. She walked to the store and found a big fridge full of different juices. She picked her favorite one and took it home. + +When she got home, she opened the juice and took a sip. It tasted so good! She was happy that she packed her backpack and went to the store to buy new juice. From that day on, Lily always made sure to check the expiration date on her juice so she wouldn't drink spoiled juice again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to jump on her bed and play with her toys. One day, she jumped too high and fell off her bed. Her mommy came running to check on her. + +Lily wasn't hurt, but she was scared. Her mommy hugged her and said, "Don't worry, my brave girl. Let's settle down on the cushion and read a book together." + +Lily felt much better snuggled up on the cushion with her mommy. They read a story about a brave princess who saved her kingdom from a dragon. Lily felt brave too, and she knew that she could do anything with her mommy by her side. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max loved to play outside in the park. One day, Max's owner noticed that Max's paws were filthy from playing in the mud. She decided to give Max a bath. + +Max didn't like baths very much, but he knew he needed one. After his bath, Max felt much better. His paws were clean and he felt fresh and fluffy. + +Max's owner was happy to see him clean and noticed how much better he smelled. Max was happy too, and he ran around the house with his clean paws. From that day on, Max made sure to stay away from the muddy puddles in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in her backyard. One day, she saw a big, long hose lying on the ground. She picked it up and started to play with it, spraying water everywhere. + +Suddenly, she stumbled and fell down. She tried to get up, but her foot was stuck in the hose. She felt helpless and scared. + +Her mom heard her crying and came to see what happened. "What's wrong, Lily?" she asked. + +"I fell and I can't get up," Lily said. "I'm stuck in the hose." + +Her mom tried to help her, but the hose was too tight. They called for help, but no one came in time. Poor Lily was stuck there all night, feeling scared and alone. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved Halloween and pumpkins. Every year, her family would go to the pumpkin patch to pick out the perfect pumpkin to carve. + +One day, Lily found a silly looking pumpkin with a crooked stem. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. "Can we take this one home?" she asked. "Of course!" her mom replied. + +When they got home, Lily's dad took out his tools to carve the pumpkin. "Let's test out the design first," he said. So they drew the face on the pumpkin with a marker and then wiped it off to make sure it looked just right. + +Finally, it was time to carve the pumpkin. Lily's dad carefully cut out the eyes, nose, and mouth. When he was finished, they put a candle inside and lit it up. The silly pumpkin glowed in the dark, making Lily smile. She knew it was the best pumpkin they had ever picked. +Once upon a time, there was a pink butterfly. She loved to fly around and play with her friends. One day, she saw a clear puddle of water and landed on it. She saw her reflection and thought it was pretty. + +Suddenly, she saw some flowers nearby and wanted to spread her wings to fly there. But she realized that her wings were wet and she couldn't fly. She was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Luckily, her friend, a friendly bee, saw her and offered to help. He gently wiped her wings with a soft leaf and soon they were dry. The butterfly was so happy that she spread her wings and flew to the flowers. From that day on, she knew that she could always count on her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweet. Tweet was very shy and didn't like to talk to other birds. One day, Tweet was flying in the sky when he saw a zigzag in the clouds. He was amazed and wanted to tell his friend, Flap. + +"Flap, Flap, I saw a zigzag in the sky," said Tweet. + +"What's a zigzag?" asked Flap. + +"It's a line that goes up and down and up and down," explained Tweet. + +"Oh, I see," said Flap. "That's cool. But be careful, don't fly too close to the sun or you might burn your feathers." + +"I won't," promised Tweet. "Thanks for warning me, Flap." And with that, Tweet flew away, happy to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little frog named Freddy. Freddy lived in a swamp with his family and friends. One day, Freddy's friend Lily came to him and said, "Freddy, I lost my favorite toy in the terrible swamp. Can you help me find it?" + +Freddy replied, "Of course, Lily! Let's go look for it together." They hopped around the swamp and searched everywhere, but they couldn't find the toy. + +Suddenly, they heard a rustling sound. It was Lily's toy! It was wrapped in some leaves. Freddy and Lily were so happy that they found the toy. They hugged each other and said, "Yay! We found it!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, Lily's mom told her that they needed to recycle their waste. Lily didn't understand what waste meant, so her mom explained that it was things they didn't need anymore and could be turned into something new. + +Lily was very polite and always listened to her mom. She believed that recycling was important because it would help the Earth stay healthy. So, she helped her mom sort the waste into different bins. She felt proud of herself for doing something good for the planet. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to always recycle and tell her friends about it too. She believed that if everyone did their part, they could make a big difference. And that made her very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs all day long. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. They decided to play a game of hide and seek. They all ran around the park, hiding behind trees and bushes. + +Lily found a good hiding spot behind a big tree. She waited for a long time, but no one came to find her. She started to get bored and decided to come out of hiding. That's when she realized that her friends had all gone home without her. She was all alone in the park. + +Lily started to walk home, feeling sad and scared. She saw a group of big kids playing soccer in the park. They asked her if she wanted to play too. Lily was excited to join in, but she soon realized that the game was different from the ones she played with her friends. The big kids were very competitive and kept track of the score. Lily tried her best, but she couldn't keep up with them. + +As the sun started to set, Lily realized that she was lost. She didn't know how to get home. She started to cry and wished that her mommy and daddy were there to help her. Suddenly, a kind lady appeared and offered to help Lily find her way home. Lily was so happy and relieved. She thanked the lady and hugged her tightly. + +When Lily got home, her mommy and daddy were very worried. They were so happy to see her safe and sound. Lily told them all about her adventure in the park and how she realized that she was lost. Her mommy and daddy hugged her and promised to never let her out of their sight again. From that day on, Lily never went to the park alone again. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family. They had a jolly dog named Max. Max loved to play with his toys and run around the yard. One day, Max was playing and accidentally fell into the pool. He couldn't swim and was scared. The family saw what happened and quickly ran to rescue Max. They jumped in the pool and saved him. + +Later that day, the family was making a cake. They used a mixer to mix all the ingredients together. The mixer was loud and made funny noises. The little girl in the family loved watching the mixer spin around. She thought it was like magic. + +In the end, Max was safe and sound, and the family enjoyed their delicious cake. They were all happy and jolly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books about princesses and dragons. One day, she found a file on her dad's computer. The file was full of pictures of animals. Lily was so excited to see all the pictures! + +But when she tried to open the file, it wouldn't work. Lily was very stubborn and didn't want to give up. She tried and tried to open the file, but it just wouldn't work. Finally, she asked her dad for help. + +Her dad was happy to help her. He showed her how to open the file and they looked at all the pictures together. Lily was so happy that she could finally see all the animals. From that day on, she read books and looked at files every chance she got. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She wanted to bake a cake for her mom's birthday. She went to the kitchen and saw the stove. It was big and black. She turned it on and waited for it to get hot. + +Then she took out a fancy bowl and started to mix the ingredients for the cake. She poured the mixture into a fancy pan and put it in the oven. She waited for a long time until the cake was ready. + +Finally, the cake was done! She took it out of the oven and put it on the counter to cool. She was so happy that she could load the cake with frosting and make it look even fancier. Her mom loved the cake and they all had a happy birthday party together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his favorite ball. One day, Timmy was playing with his ball outside when he accidentally dropped it into a deep hole. + +"Oh no!" cried Timmy. "My ball is stuck in the hole. What will I do?" + +Just then, Timmy's dad came outside and saw what had happened. "Don't worry, Timmy," said his dad. "I will work to get your ball out of the hole." + +Timmy watched as his dad used a long stick to reach down into the hole and grab the ball. Finally, after a few tries, the ball was free! + +"Thank you, Dad!" said Timmy, hugging his dad tightly. "You are the best!" + +From then on, Timmy made sure to be more careful when playing with his ball near deep holes. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a restless night and woke up feeling tired. "Mommy, my eye hurts," she said. "Please, can you help me?" + +Mommy looked at Lily's eye and saw a little red spot. "Don't worry, sweetie," she said. "Let's put a cool cloth on it and it will feel better soon." + +Later that day, Lily went to the park to play with her friend, Timmy. "Hi, Timmy!" she said. "Do you want to play on the swings with me?" + +Timmy looked at Lily and saw that she looked tired. "Are you okay?" he asked. "You look like you need to rest." + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, please. Let's sit on the bench and rest for a little bit." They sat down and enjoyed the sunshine together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toy airplane, but one day he accidentally broke it. He was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +His friend, Sally, saw that Timmy was sad and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told Sally that his airplane was broken and he didn't know how to fix it. Sally said, "Don't worry, I have a reliable toolbox at home. I can help you fix it." + +Timmy was happy to hear that and went to Sally's house with her. Sally showed Timmy how to use the tools and together they fixed the airplane. But when Timmy tried to fly it, it wouldn't work. + +Sally said, "The power in the battery is low. We need to recharge it." Timmy didn't want to wait and said, "Let's fly it anyway." Sally resisted and said, "No, we need to wait for it to charge or it won't work properly." + +Timmy listened to Sally and they waited for the battery to recharge. When it was fully charged, they tried flying the airplane again and it worked perfectly. Timmy was very happy and thanked Sally for her help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a beautiful dress that she loved to wear every day. One day, she was playing with her toys when her brother came in and accidentally knocked over her toy castle. + +Lily got upset and said, "Why did you do that, brother?" + +"I'm sorry, Lily," he said. "I didn't mean to. I was just trying to get my junk out of the way." + +Lily was still upset and said, "I want to slap you!" + +Her brother said, "No, don't do that. Let's clean up the mess together." + +So, Lily and her brother picked up the junk and fixed the toy castle. Lily's brother even helped her put on her beautiful dress again. From that day on, they played together nicely and never fought again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a man named Jack. Jack was very rich. He had lots of money and many things. One day, Jack met a little girl named Lily. + +"Hello, Lily," said Jack. "What can I do for you?" + +"I want to gain a toy," said Lily. + +"Well, I have lots of toys," said Jack. "Which one do you want?" + +"I want the doll," said Lily. + +"Sure, you can have it," said Jack. "It's not important to me. I have so many things. It makes me happy to give things to others." + +Lily was very happy. She gained a toy and Jack gained a friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around on her rug. One day, she saw her mom looking sad. "Why are you sad, Mommy?" she asked. "Today is the anniversary of my grandmother's passing," her mom replied. + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "Let's celebrate her life and all the good memories we have of her." Her mom smiled and hugged her tightly. "That's a wonderful idea, Lily. Thank you for reminding me of that." + +So, they put on some music and danced gracefully on the rug, remembering all the good times they had with Lily's great-grandmother. They laughed and talked about all the silly things she used to do. + +In the end, Lily's mom was no longer sad, and Lily learned that celebrating someone's life is a beautiful way to honor them, even when they are no longer with us. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a coin that he loved very much. He would carry it with him everywhere he went. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. He put his coin in his pocket and started running around. + +After some time, Timmy forgot about his coin. He went home and played with his toys. The next day, when Timmy remembered his coin, he looked for it in his pocket but it wasn't there. He looked everywhere but couldn't find it. + +A few days later, Timmy's mom found the coin in the laundry. It was filthy and covered in dirt. Timmy was so happy to have his coin back, even though it was dirty. From that day on, Timmy never forgot about his coin and made sure to keep it safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved animals and he especially loved mules. He had a toy mule that he would spend hours playing with every day. + +One day, Timmy's mom told him that they were going to go on a trip to the countryside. Timmy was very excited because he knew that there were lots of mules there. He packed his bag with his toy mule and some cool clothes. + +When they arrived at the countryside, Timmy saw a real mule for the first time. It was big and strong and had a cool coat of fur. Timmy was so happy that he spent the whole day playing with the mule and feeding it carrots. + +At the end of the day, Timmy was sad to leave the mule behind, but he knew he would always remember the cool mule he spent the day with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide-and-seek with her friends in the park. One day, as they were playing, Lily saw something hidden behind a tree. It was a beautiful necklace with shiny jewels. + +Lily picked up the necklace and showed it to her friends. They were all amazed and asked her where she found it. Lily told them it was hidden behind the tree. + +Just then, a prince walked by and saw the necklace. He asked Lily if she would marry him if he gave her the necklace. Lily giggled and said she was too young to marry anyone. The prince smiled and said he was just joking. + +Later that day, Lily's mom came to pick her up from the park. Lily showed her the necklace and her mom gasped. She recognized it as a family heirloom that had been lost for years. Lily's mom was so happy and grateful that she hugged her tightly. Lily felt proud of herself for finding such a special thing and making her mom happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toys. One day, Lily's favorite toy bear got stuck inside a box. She tried to open the box but it was too hard for her little hands. She asked her mommy for help, but mommy was busy cooking dinner. + +Lily felt sad and started to cry. Suddenly, her big brother came into the room and saw her crying. He felt compassionate and asked her what was wrong. Lily told him about her toy bear stuck in the box. Her brother tried to open the box but it was too strong. + +Then, he had an idea. He took the box and tore it open with his strong hands. Lily was so happy to see her toy bear again. She hugged her brother and said, "Thank you for being so kind and helpful!" From that day on, Lily knew that her brother was always there to help her when she needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside with her friends. One day, they were walking in the park when Lily saw a black bird. She pointed to the bird and said, "Look, a black bird!" + +Her friend, Timmy, said, "I don't like birds. They're dirty." + +Lily replied, "Not all birds are dirty. Some can be very clean." + +Suddenly, the black bird flew down and pecked Timmy on the head. He started crying and Lily tried to help him, but it was too late. Timmy had to go to the hospital and get stitches. From then on, Lily knew to be careful around birds. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play with her friends at the park. One day, she found a shiny pin on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her friends. They were all amazed by it. + +Lily's mom was busy cooking dinner, so Lily decided to make a special craft with the pin. She got some paper and glue and started to make a beautiful picture. She enjoyed making it so much that she forgot about everything else. + +When Lily's mom saw the picture, she was very proud of her daughter. She put it on the fridge for everyone to see. From that day on, Lily always kept the pin in a special place and used it for her art projects. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Squeaky. One day, Squeaky was walking in the dark forest when he saw a big piece of cheese. He was so happy and ran to get it. But then, he heard a voice say, "Stop, little mouse! That cheese is a trap!" + +Squeaky was scared and asked, "What is a trap?" + +"A trap is something that is set up to catch you," said the voice. "If you eat that cheese, you will get hurt." + +Squeaky was sad because he was so hungry. But he knew he had to be careful. He said, "Thank you for warning me. I will find another way to get some food." + +So, Squeaky went on his way, looking for something else to eat. He was happy that he didn't fall into the trap. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to read his magazines. He had a big collection of them. One day, Timmy's mom told him they had to leave their house. Timmy was sad because he didn't want to leave his magazines behind. + +As they were leaving, Timmy saw a man taking his magazines. The man looked bad and scary. Timmy wanted to stop him, but he was too scared. Timmy's mom tried to stop the man, but he pushed her away. + +Timmy and his mom had to leave without their magazines. Timmy was very sad. He wished he could have stopped the bad man from taking his magazines. Timmy learned that sometimes bad things happen, but he still had his mom and that was more important than any magazine. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to read books about animals and adventure. One day, Timmy's mom told him it was time to take a shower. Timmy didn't want to stop reading his book, so he said no. + +But then, Timmy's mom explained that taking a shower is important to keep our bodies clean and healthy. Timmy understood and took a quick shower. + +Later that day, Timmy saw a man who was deaf. Timmy had never seen someone who couldn't hear before, and he was curious. But instead of staring or making fun of the man, Timmy smiled and waved hello. + +Timmy learned that it's important to take care of our bodies and be kind to others, no matter what differences they may have. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look up at the sky at night and see the stars. One night, she saw a big, bright star that made her curious. She gazed at it for a long time, wondering what it was and where it came from. + +Lily asked her mommy about the star, but her mommy didn't know the answer. So, they decided to look it up in a book. They found out that the star was called Sirius and it was very far away. Lily was amazed and continued to gaze at Sirius every night. + +As time went by, Lily learned more about the stars and became very interested in them. She even wanted to become an astronaut one day so she could explore the stars up close. And every night, she would gaze up at the sky, looking for new stars to discover. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a cozy bedroom with a big bed and lots of toys. One night, Timmy heard a strange noise coming from his closet. He was scared and thought there might be a monster inside. + +Timmy asked his dad to check the closet, but his dad said there was nothing there. Timmy didn't believe him and felt worried. He couldn't sleep and stayed up all night. + +The next morning, Timmy decided to be brave and check the closet himself. He opened the door and found his cat hiding inside. Timmy was relieved and happy to see his cat. He guessed that the noise he heard was just his cat playing. From that day on, Timmy's bedroom wasn't a dangerous place anymore, and he slept soundly every night. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved candy and sweets, especially lollipops. One day, she went to a candy factory with her mom. They saw a big machine that made lollipops. + +Lily asked her mom, "Can I have a lollipop, please?" + +Her mom said, "Sure, but be careful not to drop it." + +Lily took the lollipop and started to walk. Suddenly, she tripped and dropped the lollipop on the factory floor. She was sad and cried. + +Her mom said, "It's okay, Lily. We can buy another one. But remember, we need to be careful and not waste things." + +The moral of the story is to be careful and not waste things, or else we might lose something sweet. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty planet named Earth. The animals and plants on Earth were happy and lived together in peace. But one day, a big asteroid came and hit the planet. It made a loud boom and caused a big mess. + +The animals and plants were scared and didn't know what to do. They hoped that someone would come and help them fix the planet. A group of brave animals decided to work together to clean up the mess and make the planet pretty again. + +They picked up all the trash and planted new flowers and trees. Slowly but surely, the planet started to look pretty once again. The animals were proud of their hard work and felt happy that they could help Earth. They hoped that no more asteroids would come and hurt their planet. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty dancer named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around in her pink tutu. One day, Lily's mom bought her a big chocolate cake. Lily was so happy and excited to eat it. But, she ate too much cake and it made her tummy hurt. Her mom said, "Lily, you spoiled your dinner by eating too much cake." From then on, Lily learned to eat treats in moderation so she could keep dancing and feeling good. +Once upon a time, there was a big race between two animals. A rabbit and a turtle wanted to see who was the fastest. The race started and the rabbit ran very fast. The turtle was slow, but he kept going. Suddenly, the rabbit got tired and slept. The turtle kept going and won the race! The turtle had a victory! + +The rabbit was very sad, but his friends were helpful. They told him to not give up and try again. The rabbit listened and practiced every day. Soon, he was ready for a new race. This time, he didn't stop and he didn't sleep. He ran and ran until he reached the finish line. He had a victory too! + +But the rabbit learned a lesson. He learned that being too confident can strike you down. He was happy that his friends were helpful and that he could try again. From that day on, the rabbit was a little more careful and a little more humble. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go fishing with his grandpa. They would always catch lots of fish and have so much fun. + +One day, Timmy and his grandpa were getting ready to go fishing. Grandpa asked Timmy to get the hooks from the tackle box. Timmy was scared of the hooks because they looked sharp and he didn't want to get hurt. + +"Can you please help me with the hooks, grandpa?" Timmy requested. + +Grandpa smiled and said, "Of course, Timmy. I'll show you how to safely handle them. Just remember to be careful." + +Later that day, Timmy caught a big fish! He was so proud of himself. Grandpa praised him for being brave and handling the scary hooks. From that day on, Timmy wasn't afraid of the hooks anymore and he loved going fishing with his grandpa even more. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved chocolate so much that she ate it every day. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She saw a bright butterfly flying around and she ran to catch it. + +Lily's friend, Tommy, said, "Look Lily, the butterfly is so pretty." + +Lily replied, "Yes, I observe that too. It's very bright." + +Tommy asked, "Do you want to share my chocolate with me?" + +Lily said, "Yes please!" and they both enjoyed the chocolate while watching the butterfly fly around. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the mud and dirt. One day, she went on an adventure with her friend, Max. They went deep into the forest to find a treasure. + +As they were walking, Max noticed that Lily's shoes were getting dirty. He said, "Lily, your shoes are getting dirty. Do you have a reliable way to clean them?" + +Lily replied, "Yes, I always bring a wipe with me. It's in my backpack." + +Max was impressed. They continued their adventure and finally found the treasure. Lily wiped her shoes clean before they went back home. From that day on, Max knew that Lily was a reliable friend. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Teddy and Bunny. They loved to play together all day long. One day, they went to a big house with lots of stairs. Bunny was scared to climb them, but Teddy was brave and helped her. + +When they reached the top, they found a room with lots of toys. Teddy picked up a toy car and Bunny picked up a doll. But then, Teddy remembered something his mom taught him. He said, "Bunny, it's polite to share. Let's play with both toys together!" + +Bunny smiled and agreed. They had so much fun playing with the car and the doll. When it was time to go home, Teddy and Bunny hugged each other and promised to always share and be polite. From that day on, they were the best of friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car that he loved to play with every day. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean his room. But Timmy didn't want to stop playing with his car. So, Timmy's mom took away his car as a punishment. + +Timmy felt sad and cried. He realized that his mom had the power to take away his toys if he didn't listen. From that day on, Timmy promised to be a dependable boy and always listen to his mom. He didn't want to be punished again and lose his toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She had a big red boot. One day, she wanted to hang her boot outside her room. She tried very hard, but the boot was too heavy. Amy felt frustrated. + +Amy asked her friend, Tom the cat, for help. Tom tried to hang the boot too, but it was still too heavy. They both felt frustrated. They sat down and thought about what to do. + +Then, Amy had an idea. She asked her big brother, Sam, to help them. Sam was strong and he could hang the boot. Amy and Tom were happy. They thanked Sam and played together with the big red boot hanging outside the room. +Once upon a time, there was a creative little girl named Sue. She loved to draw and paint. One day, she found a glove on the ground. She picked it up and said, "I can make something fun with this glove!" + +Sue took the glove home and thought about what to do with it. She had an idea! She put the glove on her hand and started to draw a face on it. The glove came alive and said, "Hello, Sue! I can help you make more fun things!" + +Sue and the glove became best friends. They made many things together. When they were tired, they would lie down and rest. And then they would get up and create more fun things. Sue and her glove friend had many happy days. +Once upon a time, there was a soft little cat named Kitty. Kitty loved to play with yarn. One day, she found a big ball of yarn under her bed. She was so happy! + +Kitty's friend, Bunny, hopped over to visit. "What are you doing?" asked Bunny. "I found a ball of yarn!" said Kitty. "Let's play together!" So, Kitty and Bunny played with the yarn all day, rolling it and tossing it in the air. + +Kitty had an idea. "Let's add more yarn and make it bigger!" she said. Bunny agreed, and they found more soft yarn to add to their ball. It became so big, they could barely roll it! They laughed and played until they were tired, then they cuddled up with their big ball of soft yarn and took a nap. +Once upon a time, there was a little shape. It was a square. The square had many friends. They were shapes too. They liked to play together. + +One day, a big, angry shape came to play. It was a triangle. The triangle wanted to be the boss. It told the square and the other shapes what to do. They did not like it. + +The square did not want to fight. It said, "I surrender. Let's all play nice." The angry triangle listened. It stopped being angry. All the shapes played together and had fun. They were happy. +Once upon a time, there was a big blue spider. The spider lived in a small house. The house was in a pretty garden with many flowers. + +One day, the blue spider went outside to play. It saw a small bug near a red flower. The spider wanted to be friends with the bug. But the bug was scared and tried to run away. + +The blue spider did not want the bug to go. So, it tried to bite the bug to make it stay. But the bug was too fast. It ran away and hid. The spider was sad, but it learned not to bite new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Kitty. She liked to sleep all day and play all night. One day, Kitty had an itch on her ear. She tried to scratch it, but it did not go away. + +Kitty went to her friend, Doggy, for help. "Doggy, my ear has an itch. Can you help me?" Kitty asked. Doggy looked at her ear and saw a little bug. Doggy knew that the bug was making Kitty's ear itch. + +"I have an idea," Doggy said. "I will scare the bug away for you." Doggy barked very loud at the bug. The bug was scared and flew away. Kitty's ear did not itch anymore. She was very happy. + +"Thank you, Doggy," Kitty said. "You are a good friend." From that day on, Kitty and Doggy played together every day. They were the best of friends, and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a land with cold snow, there lived a big bear named Bob. Bob was not nice. He was rude. He did not like to play with the other animals. One day, as Bob walked through the woods, he saw a small rabbit. The rabbit was very cold and could not move. + +"Please help me," said the rabbit. "I am so cold, I cannot move. I will freeze." Bob looked at the rabbit and thought for a moment. He decided to help the rabbit. He gave the rabbit a warm rub to help him feel better. The rabbit was happy and thanked Bob. + +But the next day, Bob was mean again. He did not learn to be nice. The other animals did not like him. They did not want to play with him. One day, when Bob needed help, no one came. Bob was sad and alone. He wished he had been nice to the other animals. +Once upon a time, there was a big, powerful dog named Max. Max loved to run and play outside. One day, Max saw a shiny gem on the ground. He thought it was so pretty and wanted to keep it. + +Max picked up the gem with his mouth and carried it home. When he got home, he showed the gem to his friend, a little bird named Sam. Sam told Max that the gem was not a toy and that it was very powerful. Max did not listen and kept playing with the gem. + +As Max played with the gem, he started to feel sick. He did not pause to think about what Sam had said. Max got sicker and sicker, and soon he could not play anymore. The gem was too powerful for Max, and he did not feel well. The moral of the story is to listen to your friends when they try to help you. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to enjoy her time in the park. One day, she saw a box. The box was a mystery. She did not know what was inside. + +Lily took the box home. She was very careful. The box was fragile. She did not want to break it. She thought, "Maybe there is something nice inside." + +Lily opened the box. Inside, she found a pretty doll. The doll had a note. The note said, "Be kind to others." Lily learned the moral value of being kind. She shared the doll with her friends. They all enjoyed the mystery and played together. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy cars. One day, he decided to put his cars on a small road near his house. + +As Tim played, he saw an old lady walking down the road. She was carrying a heavy bag. The old lady looked tired and sad. Tim stopped playing and said, "Hi! Can I help you with your bag?" The old lady smiled and said, "Yes, thank you, Tim." + +Together, they walked down the small road to the old lady's house. Tim put the heavy bag on her porch. The old lady was very happy and said, "Thank you, Tim. You are so kind." Tim felt good inside because he helped someone. + +The moral of the story is: Always help others when you can, because it will make both you and them feel good. +Once upon a time, there was a clever dog named Spot. Spot liked to help people. One day, Spot went to a big hotel. The hotel was full of people who needed help. + +Spot saw a lady who was sad. She lost her bag. Spot said, "Please, let me help you find your bag." The lady said, "Thank you, Spot!" They looked and looked, and they found the bag. The lady was so happy! + +Spot saw a boy who was lost. The boy said, "I can't find my mom!" Spot said, "Please, let me help you find your mom." They looked and looked, and they found the boy's mom. The boy and his mom were so happy! Everyone at the hotel said, "Spot is a very clever dog!" +Once upon a time, there was a little dirty pony. He lived on a farm with his friends. The pony liked to play in the mud, and that is why he was always dirty. + +One day, the pony saw a nice place to settle down and take a nap. It was under a big tree with lots of shade. The pony walked over to the tree and lay down on the soft grass. He closed his eyes and began to sleep. + +While the pony was sleeping, a kind girl saw him. She thought the dirty pony needed a bath. So, she got a bucket of water and a soft brush. She gently washed the pony until he was clean. When the pony woke up, he felt so much better. He thanked the girl for her help, and they became good friends. From that day on, the pony stayed clean and they played together every day. +One day, a little aeroplane was flying in the sky. It loved to fly very fast and do fun tricks. But today, the sky was boring. There were no clouds to play with and no birds to race. + +The aeroplane saw a big tree and thought it would be fun to fly around it. But the tree was very close to the ground. The aeroplane knew it should not fly too low, but it wanted to have fun. + +The aeroplane flew around the tree, and it was so much fun! But then, its mom saw what it was doing. She was not happy. She said the aeroplane must be punished for flying too low. The little aeroplane was sad and said sorry. It knew it had to be more careful next time. +Once upon a time, there was a big crocodile. He lived in a pond. He had many friends. One day, the crocodile felt a tickle in his nose. He knew he had to sneeze. + +The crocodile sneezed so loud that all his friends heard it. They all laughed and clapped. The sneeze made a big splash in the pond. The fish, the birds, and the frogs all got wet. + +After the sneeze, the crocodile was hungry. He saw a delicious apple on a tree. He reached up with his long mouth and took a big bite. The crocodile was happy. His friends were happy too. They all played in the pond and had a fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Tim. Tim had a toy car that he loved a lot. It was red and shiny. He liked to polish it every day. One day, Tim saw a label on the car. The label said, "Do not polish too much." + +Tim did not listen. He kept polishing his car. He wanted it to be the shiniest car ever. But one day, while polishing, the car broke. Tim was very sad. He did not know what to do. + +Tim's mom saw him crying. She asked, "Why are you sad?" Tim showed her the broken car. Tim's mom said, "You did not listen to the label. But it's okay. We can fix it together." They fixed the car and Tim learned to listen to labels. He still polished his car, but not too much. +One sunny day, a little boy named Tim went to the park to play. He saw a girl named Sue playing with a big red ball. Tim wanted to play too. He asked Sue, "Can I play with you?" + +Sue was happy to have a new friend. She answered, "Yes, you can play with me!" They played with the big red ball and had lots of fun. They laughed and smiled as they played together. + +After playing, they sat under a tree to rest. Tim said, "I love playing with you, Sue." Sue smiled and said, "I love playing with you too, Tim." They were successful in finding a new friend to play with. Now, Tim and Sue always play together and share their love and happiness. +Once upon a time, there was a rich man who lived in a big house. He had a lot of toys and candy. One day, the rich man got sick. He had to take medicine to feel better. + +The medicine was in a bottle with a twist cap. The rich man twisted the cap and poured some medicine into a spoon. He drank the medicine and hoped he would feel better soon. + +After a while, the rich man felt better. He was happy that the medicine worked. He played with his toys and ate his candy again. The rich man was thankful for the twist cap bottle that held the medicine that made him feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a kind elderly lady named Nana. Nana loved to share her things with everyone. She had a big heart and thought it was important to be nice to others. + +One day, Nana found a note in her yard. The note said that someone needed help. Nana wanted to find the person and share her love with them. She looked all around the yard and in the park. + +At last, Nana found a little girl who was sad. The girl had lost her toy. Nana gave the girl a big hug and shared one of her own toys with her. The little girl was very happy and they became good friends. + +The moral of the story is that sharing and being kind to others can make everyone happy. +Once upon a time, in a peaceful land, there was a big tree. The tree had many leaves that would cover the earth below it. Under the tree, there lived a happy bird and a little bug. + +One day, the bird and the bug were talking. The bird said, "I love how our tree covers the earth and keeps us safe." The bug agreed, "Yes, it's so nice and peaceful here." + +But one day, a big wind came and blew all the leaves off the tree. The earth was not covered anymore. The bird and the bug were very sad. They lost their peaceful home and had to find a new place to live. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to play with her toy thermometer. She pretended to be a doctor, helping her weak toys feel better. One day, Mia's teddy bear, Mr. Snuggles, was feeling weak. + +Mia said, "Don't worry, Mr. Snuggles. I will help you feel better." She took her thermometer and checked Mr. Snuggles' temperature. "Oh no! You are too warm, Mr. Snuggles," Mia said. + +Mia gave Mr. Snuggles a big hug and a cold ice pack. She sang him a song to help him feel better. Soon, Mr. Snuggles started to feel strong again. Mia checked his temperature with her thermometer, and it was normal. They both smiled and played together all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to watch his mom cook in the open kitchen. One day, while Tim was watching, he saw a big stack of cups on the table. The cups were shiny and pretty. Tim wanted to play with the cups. + +Tim thought it would be fun to make his own stack of cups. So, he took the cups and started to stack them, one on top of the other. The stack got taller and taller. Tim was very happy with his big stack of cups. + +But then, the stack got too tall, and it fell down. The cups broke into many pieces. Tim's mom was sad, and Tim felt bad too. The moral of the story is to be careful when playing with things that can break. +Once upon a time, there was a playful cat named Kitty. Kitty loved to play with her toy mouse all day. One day, Kitty saw a big book, called a novel, on the table. She wanted to play with the novel too. + +Kitty jumped on the table to play with the novel. But the book was very big and heavy for her. When she tried to push the book, it fell on the floor with a loud noise. The noise made Kitty scared and she screamed. + +Kitty's friend, Doggy, heard her scream and came running to help. Doggy saw the novel on the floor and picked it up with his mouth. He put the novel back on the table. Kitty was happy and thanked Doggy. They both went back to playing with their toys, and from that day on, Kitty never tried to play with the big novel again. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a chubby bird named Chirpy. Chirpy lived in a cage, but he was always happy and sang beautiful songs. + +One day, a little girl named Lily came to visit Chirpy. She said, "Chirpy, you sing so well! I want to be your friend." Chirpy was happy to have a new friend and sang even louder. + +Lily opened the cage and let Chirpy out. They played together and had lots of fun. When it was time for Lily to go home, she said, "Chirpy, you should be free and happy outside the cage." Chirpy agreed and thanked Lily. + +From that day on, Chirpy would fly around the village, singing and making everyone happy. The people would applaud and cheer for Chirpy's beautiful songs. Chirpy was free and even happier than before. + +The moral of the story is that everyone deserves to be free and happy. When we help others and make them happy, we feel happy too. +There was a boy named Tim. Tim liked to look at the big, strong men who worked near his house. He would admire them as they built things. One day, Tim saw a man who was not working like the others. This man was not nice, and he took things that did not belong to him. + +The man got caught and was put in a jail. Tim went to see the jail with his mom. They saw the man inside. The man looked sad and ashamed. He knew he did something bad. + +Tim learned that it is important to be good and not take things that are not yours. He did not want to be like the man in the jail. Tim wanted to grow up and be like the big, strong men who worked hard and helped build things. +Once upon a time, there was a big gray elephant named Elly. Elly loved to have fun with her friends. One day, Elly wanted to have a party. She told her friend, Monkey, about her idea. Monkey was very happy. + +Elly said, "Let's keep the party in the park!" Monkey agreed. They invited all their friends. They had a big cake, balloons, and lots of games. All the animals came to the party. They played games and ate the yummy cake. + +At the party, Elly said, "This is the best day ever!" All her friends agreed. They played until the sun went down. The gray elephant and her friends had a great time. They couldn't wait to have another party soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his ball. One day, Spot was playing with his ball in the yard. He was very happy. Spot decided to bury his ball in the dirt so he could find it later. He dug a hole with his paws and put the ball inside. Then, he covered it up with dirt. + +Later, Spot went inside his house to take a nap. When he woke up, it was dark outside. Spot wanted to find his ball again, but he was frightened because it was so dark. He didn't want to go outside alone. + +Spot had an idea. He asked his friend, the cat named Whiskers, to help him. Whiskers wasn't frightened of the dark. They went outside together and found the spot where the ball was buried. Whiskers helped Spot dig up the ball. Spot was so happy to have his ball back. They went inside and played on the floor until it was time for bed. Spot and Whiskers were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a happy boy who loved to learn new things. One day, he saw some kids playing with a ball. They were playing a game called football. Tim wanted to learn how to play football too. + +Tim asked the kids if he could play football with them. The kids were very nice and said, "Yes, you can join us!" They started to teach Tim how to play football. Tim was so excited to learn this new game. + +A wealthy man saw Tim and the kids playing football. The man was happy to see the kids having fun and learning together. He gave them a big bag of candy to share. Tim and his new friends enjoyed the candy and kept playing football. They all had a great day learning and playing together. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a girl named Sue. Sue was a happy girl who loved to help others. One day, she saw a broken toy on the ground. She picked it up and said, "I will repair this toy." + +Sue went to her friend, Tom. She showed him the broken toy and said, "Let's fix this toy together." Tom smiled and said, "Yes, let's do it!" They worked together to fix the toy. It took some time, but they were able to repair it. + +After they repaired the toy, Sue and Tom were very hungry. They decided to have lunch together. They ate sandwiches and fruit. They were happy to have helped fix the toy and enjoyed their lunch. They played with the toy for the rest of the day, knowing that they had done a good thing. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy man named Bob. He lived in a big house with many luxury things. Bob liked to listen to music on his big radio. + +One day, Bob went to the park. He saw kids playing and laughing. Bob wanted to play with them, but he did not know how. He only knew about his luxury life. + +Bob decided to listen and learn from the kids. He saw them share toys and help each other. Bob learned that being wealthy was not the only way to be happy. He made friends with the kids and they all played together. From that day, Bob was not only wealthy, but also happy. +Once upon a time, there was a delicate little girl named Lily. She liked to play with her ball in the park. One day, she met a boy named Tim. Tim was playing with his toy car. They decided to play together. + +Lily said, "Let's roll the ball down the hill!" And they did. They had so much fun rolling the ball and the toy car down the hill. They laughed and played all day long. + +But suddenly, there was a big earthquake. The ground shook, and the ball and toy car rolled away. Lily and Tim were very scared. They tried to run, but the earthquake was too strong. + +In the end, the earthquake stopped, but Lily and Tim had lost their toys. They were sad, but they learned that it's important to be careful and listen to their parents when they say not to play outside when it's not safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very brave. One day, it was wet outside, and Tim wanted to play. He put on his rain boots and raincoat. + +Tim saw a little bird outside in the wet. The bird looked sad. Tim asked, "Why are you sad, little bird?" The bird said, "I am wet and cold, and my friends ignore me." + +Tim felt bad for the bird. He was brave and wanted to help. He said, "Don't worry, little bird. I will be your friend and help you stay warm." Tim took the bird inside his house and dried it with a soft towel. + +Soon, the bird felt warm and happy. Tim and the bird played together all day. They became best friends, and the bird's old friends did not ignore it anymore. They all played together and had fun in the wet, and Tim was always brave. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a girl named Lily. Lily had a weird toy. The toy could wave its hands. She liked to play with it every day. + +One day, Lily went to the store with her mom. She saw some gum. Lily asked her mom if she could have some. Her mom said yes. Lily was very happy. + +Lily went home and played with her weird toy. She shared her gum with the toy. They waved their hands and had lots of fun. Lily and her toy were the best of friends. +One day, a boy named Tim found a wet toy missile in his yard. He picked it up and showed it to his friend, Sam. "Look, Sam! I found a wet missile!" he said. + +Sam looked at the missile and said, "Wow, it's so wet! Let's pray that it works." So, they closed their eyes and prayed together. + +After they prayed, they tried to play with the missile. They threw it up in the air and watched it fly. They had so much fun with their new toy. The sun dried the missile and they played until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Sam. Sam loved to paint. He would paint pictures of trees, nuts, and his friends. Painting was easy for Sam, and it made him very happy. + +One day, Sam found a big nut under a tree. He thought it would be fun to paint the nut. Sam got his paint and started to paint the nut. He painted it with lots of colors, like red, blue, and yellow. The nut looked very pretty. + +Sam's friends saw the painted nut and thought it was amazing. They all wanted to paint nuts too. So, Sam showed them how to paint nuts. They all had a fun day painting nuts together. And they learned that painting was easy and fun for everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted little boy named Tim. He loved to sort things. His favorite thing to sort was apples. + +One day, Tim went to the apple tree in his yard. He picked many apples. He took them inside and started to sort them by color. He had red apples, green apples, and yellow apples. + +Tim's mom saw him sorting the apples. She was very happy. She said, "Good job, Tim! You are so gifted at sorting apples." Tim smiled and kept sorting. He knew he was doing a good job. +One day, a very smart boy named Tim went to a big park. He saw a man there who was a judge. The judge was tall and had a big smile. Tim thought the judge looked important and intelligent. + +The judge saw Tim and asked him to help with a game. Tim was very happy and said yes. They went to a table with a big sign. The sign said "Fun Game" with a big star. + +Tim and the judge played the game with many kids. They all had fun and laughed a lot. Tim felt proud to help the intelligent judge. At the end of the day, they said goodbye and Tim went home with a big smile. +Once upon a time, in a wide jungle, there lived a pretty princess. She was very kind and loved to play with her friends, the animals. The animals liked her a lot too. They played together all day long. + +One day, a big lion came to the jungle. He wanted to marry the pretty princess. The princess did not want to marry the lion, but he was very strong and scary. The animals tried to help the princess, but they were too small and weak. + +In the end, the big lion married the pretty princess. The princess was very sad, and the animals were sad too. They all missed playing together in the wide jungle. The big lion was not kind, and the princess could not be happy with him. +Once upon a time, there was a famous dog named Max. Max was famous because he could find gems. One day, Max went to the park with his best friend, a little girl named Lily. + +While they were playing, Max found a big, shiny gem. Lily was so happy! But then, they forgot the gem when they went home. Max and Lily were sad. + +The next day, they went back to the park to look for the gem. They looked and looked until they found it under a bush. Max and Lily were happy again. They never forgot the gem again, and they played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to taste new foods. One day, he went to the park with his mom. They sat on a bench and had a picnic. + +"Mom, what is this?" Tim asked, holding up a new food. "This is a kiwi," his mom said. "It's a fruit. Do you want to taste it?" Tim nodded and took a bite. He liked it! It was sweet and a little sour. + +Tim and his mom had a fun day at the park. They played on the swings and the slide. They also tasted new foods on the bench. Tim was happy and couldn't wait to taste more new foods. +Once upon a time, there was a lively little dog named Spot. Spot loved to run and play all day long. He would jump on his mattress and bounce up and down. Spot's mom would always tell him to behave, but he just wanted to have fun. + +One day, Spot's mom took him to the park. There were many other dogs there, and they all played together. They ran and chased each other, and Spot was so happy. But then, Spot saw a big mattress in the middle of the park. + +Spot couldn't help himself; he ran to the mattress and started jumping on it. His mom saw him and said, "Spot, you need to behave!" Spot stopped jumping and looked at his mom. He knew she was right, so he decided to behave and play with the other dogs instead. + +From that day on, Spot learned to behave and have fun with his friends. He still loved to jump on his mattress at home, but he knew when it was time to be a good dog. And Spot and his mom lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a big, soft bathrobe that she loved to wear. It was pink and made her feel warm and cozy. She wore it every night before going to bed. + +One day, Lucy went to her room to put on her bathrobe. But it was not there! She looked around and saw an empty spot where her bathrobe should be. Lucy was sad and did not know what to do. She went to find her mom to tell her about the missing bathrobe. + +Her mom said, "Let's go look for it together." They walked around the house, looking in every room. Finally, Lucy saw something pink in the living room. She recognized her bathrobe! It was on the back of a chair. Lucy was so happy to find it. She put on her bathrobe and gave her mom a big hug. From that day on, Lucy always made sure to put her bathrobe in the same spot so she would never lose it again. +Once upon a time, in a dry land, there lived a kind girl named Hope. She had a special toy skull named Skully. Skully was her best friend. They played together all day long. Hope loved Skully very much. + +One day, Hope and Skully went to the park. They saw a sad boy sitting on a bench. The boy was crying because he lost his toy. Hope wanted to make the boy happy. She thought for a moment and had an idea. + +Hope gave Skully to the sad boy. The boy stopped crying and smiled. Hope felt happy to help the boy. She knew she could make a new friend. From that day on, Hope learned that sharing with others can make everyone happy. And that is the story of Hope, Skully, and the dry land. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy. The toy was noisy. Tim liked to play with his noisy toy all day. + +One day, Tim's friend, Sue, came to play. Sue could hear the noisy toy from outside. "What is that sound?" she asked. Tim said, "It's my noisy toy. I like to play with it. Do you want to play too?" Sue said, "Yes, I want to play!" + +Tim and Sue played with the noisy toy all day. They had lots of fun. When it was time for Sue to go home, she said, "Thank you for letting me play with your noisy toy, Tim." Tim said, "You're welcome, Sue. Come back soon!" +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk with his mom. It was a cold day, so they wore warm clothes. They noticed a big red truck down the street. Tim liked big trucks and wanted to see it up close. + +As they got closer, they saw a fireman standing next to the truck. The fireman smiled and said, "Hi there, do you want to see the truck?" Tim nodded and the fireman showed him the truck. Tim saw a long hose and a big ladder. The fireman said, "We use these to help put out fires and save people." + +Later, Tim and his mom went home. They heard a loud noise outside. Tim looked out the window and saw the big red truck again. The fireman was using the hose and ladder to put out a fire in a tree. Tim smiled, knowing that the fireman was saving the day. +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk with his mom. They saw a river. Tim looked at the river and said, "Mom, can we play in the river?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Yes, Tim, but we have to be safe. We can play near the river, but not in it." + +Tim and his mom played near the river. They threw little stones into the water. They watched the fish swim. Tim started to wonder, "Mom, where does the river go?" + +Mom thought for a moment and said, "The river goes far away, to a big sea." + +Tim was happy to play near the river with his mom. They had a fun day together, and they stayed safe. +Once upon a time, in a quiet little town, there lived a girl named Lily. Lily loved to use her journal. Every day, she would draw and write about her day in her journal. + +One day, Lily met a boy named Tim. Tim saw the journal and asked, "What do you use that for?" Lily smiled and said, "I use it to draw and write about my day. It's fun!" + +Tim thought it was a great idea, so he got a journal too. They would sit together, quietly drawing and writing in their journals. They became best friends and shared many happy days, using their journals to remember all their fun adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy navy boat that he loved to play with in the water. One sunny day, Tim went to the park with his boat. + +At the park, Tim found a muddy puddle. He put his navy boat in the puddle and it got very dirty. "Oh no!" said Tim. "My boat is disgusting now!" Tim was sad because his boat was not clean anymore. + +Tim's mom saw him and said, "Don't worry, Tim. We can dry the boat and make it clean again." Tim and his mom dried the boat with a soft towel. The disgusting mud went away, and the navy boat was shiny and clean again. Tim was happy and played with his boat all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a bright princess named Lily. She lived in a big castle with her mom and dad. Princess Lily loved to play with her friends in the garden. + +One day, Princess Lily wanted to have a party. She decided to invite all her friends to the castle. She made pretty cards and gave them to her friends. Everyone was happy to come to the party. + +At the party, they played games, ate yummy food, and had lots of fun. Princess Lily saw that one of her friends, Timmy, was not playing with anyone. She went to him and asked him to join the games. Timmy was very happy and they all played together. + +The moral of the story is to always include everyone and be kind to your friends. +Once upon a time, there was a colorful dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his friends. They played ball, ran, and jumped in the park every day. Spot was very happy. + +One day, Spot saw a new dog at the park. The new dog was sad and did not have any friends. Spot wanted to help, so he went to the new dog and asked, "Do you want to play with us?" The new dog smiled and said, "Yes, I would love to play." + +All the dogs played together and had lots of fun. The new dog was not sad anymore. He had made new friends with Spot and the other dogs. The moral of the story is to be kind and help others, just like Spot did. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. He wanted to find a big treasure. He had a map to show him the way. Tom was very excited to start his adventure. + +Tom took the map and started to walk. He held the map in his hands. He looked at it and thought it was a stupid map. It did not look like the other maps he had seen before. But Tom kept going, hoping to find the treasure. + +After walking for a long time, Tom got lost. He could not find the treasure. He was sad and tired. The stupid map did not help him at all. In the end, Tom went back home without any treasure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, but today it was raining. Lily didn't like the rain because she couldn't go outside to play. She asked her mommy if the rain would stop soon, but mommy said she didn't know. + +Lily had an opinion that the rain was mean because it was stopping her from having fun. She wished it would go away so she could play outside. But the rain kept falling and falling, making everything wet and slippery. + +As the day went on, Lily started to feel sleepy. She couldn't play outside, and she didn't know what to do inside. She wanted the rain to stop so she could have fun again. But then, she had an idea. She decided to make a fort with her blankets and pillows, and she fell asleep inside. When she woke up, the rain had stopped and she could finally go outside to play. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys on the table. One day, Timmy accidentally knocked over his favorite toy and it broke. He felt very sorry for what he had done. + +Timmy's mom saw that he was sad and asked him what happened. Timmy told her about his toy and how he broke it. His mom hugged him and said, "It's okay, accidents happen. Let's see if we can fix it." They tried to fix the toy, but it was too broken. + +Timmy's mom then told him that sometimes things can break and we can't fix them. She told him that it's important to be careful with our things and to release our toys gently when we're done playing with them. Timmy understood and promised to be more careful in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily saw a big tree in her backyard. She was so happy and grateful because the tree gave her shade on a hot day. + +Lily wanted to learn more about the tree, so she asked her mommy to help her. They got a book about trees and read it together. Lily learned that trees make oxygen for us to breathe and they also give us fruits and nuts to eat. + +From that day on, Lily was very grateful for all the trees in the world. She knew that they were important and she wanted to learn more about them. She promised to always take care of them and to never cut them down for no reason. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was sitting in the car with her mommy and daddy, stuck in traffic. Lily looked out the window and saw a weird bird flying in the sky. + +"Mommy, look at that weird bird!" said Lily. + +"I see it, Lily. It's called a pelican," replied her mommy. + +After a while, Lily started to feel tired. "Mommy, can I take a nap?" she asked. + +"Of course, Lily. It's important to rest when you're tired," said her mommy. + +Lily closed her eyes and fell asleep. When she woke up, the traffic had cleared and they were almost at their destination. Lily realized that taking a nap was a good idea, and she felt much better. The moral of the story is that sometimes when things are weird or frustrating, it's good to take a nap and rest. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie. The birdie liked to fly high up in the sky to see the pretty view. One day, the birdie met a wise old owl. The owl told the birdie that it's important to always hope for good things in life. The birdie listened carefully and felt happy to learn something new. From that day on, the birdie flew even higher, hoping to see even more of the beautiful view. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved muffins, especially the blueberry ones. One day, she went to the bakery with her mom and saw a bright pink muffin. She wanted to buy it, but her mom said no. + +Lily asked, "Mommy, can I have the pink muffin please?" + +Mommy answered, "No, Lily. We already have blueberry muffins at home." + +Lily was sad, but then she had an idea. She asked, "Can we buy the pink muffin for my friend, Emily?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "That's a great idea, Lily. Let's buy it for Emily as a surprise." + +Lily was happy that she found a way to have the pink muffin and make her friend happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys and draw pictures. One day, Timmy's mommy asked him to bring some sticks from the backyard. Timmy went outside and picked up some sticks. + +Suddenly, Timmy saw a fire in the distance. He got scared and ran back to his mommy. "Mommy, there's a fire!" he said. His mommy quickly called the fire department and they came to put out the fire. + +After the fire was out, Timmy's mommy opened up a jar of cookies. "Here, Timmy," she said, "you can have a cookie." Timmy smiled and took a cookie. "Thank you, mommy," he said. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his rubber duck in the bath. He would splash around and make big waves. But one day, Timmy's rubber duck got a hole in it and wouldn't float anymore. + +Timmy was sad because he loved his rubber duck. But his mommy told him not to worry because they could improve it. They went to the store and bought some special glue to fix the hole. Timmy was so happy that his rubber duck could float again. + +The next day, Timmy brought his rubber duck to show his friends at the park. They all thought it was so cool and wanted to play with it too. Timmy's rubber duck became very popular and all the kids wanted one just like it. Timmy was so proud of his rubber duck and was happy that he could share it with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy and cake all day long. One day, her mommy said, "Lily, you need to eat your vegetables. They are good for you." + +Lily didn't like vegetables, but she wanted to make her mommy happy. So, she tried a carrot. It was orange and crunchy. She said, "Mommy, this vegetable is yummy. Can I have some more?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, you can. But first, you need to drink some water. Your mouth is dry." + +Lily drank some water and ate all of her vegetables. She felt strong and happy. She said, "Mommy, thank you for making me eat my vegetables. They are good for me." + +Mommy hugged Lily and said, "You're welcome, sweetie. I love you." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very excited because her mommy was going to buy her a new dress. Lily loved dresses, especially the ones with pretty flowers on them. + +When they got to the store, Lily saw a beautiful dress in the window. She pointed to it and said, "Mommy, I want that one!" Her mommy looked at the price tag and said, "Oh no, that dress is too expensive for us." + +Lily was sad, but then she saw a calendar with puppies on it. She loved puppies! Her mommy said, "Okay, we can get the calendar instead." They went to pay for it and the cashier tied a ribbon around the calendar. Lily was happy with her new calendar and said, "Thank you, mommy!" +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max loved to run and play, but one day he fell and hurt his leg. His mommy took him to the vet, who said Max had broken a bone in his leg. The vet was very nice and fixed Max's leg so he could run and play again. Max was so happy and grateful to the generous vet. From then on, Max was careful not to fall and break any more bones. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine with her toys. One day, she saw a raven sitting on a tree branch. The raven had shiny black feathers and looked very big. + +Lily tried to say hello to the raven, but it didn't move or make a sound. She thought the raven was sad and started to cry. But then, the raven flew away and Lily stopped crying. + +The next day, Lily saw the raven again. This time, the raven was persistent and stayed on the tree branch even when Lily tried to get closer. She didn't cry this time, but she still wanted to be friends with the raven. Maybe one day, the raven would come down and play with her. +Once upon a time, a little rabbit named Bun-Bun was playing in the forest. Suddenly, he saw a long rope hanging from a tree. Bun-Bun was curious and wanted to play with the rope, so he started to pull it. + +As he pulled the rope, he heard a voice say, "Stop! What are you doing?" It was a wise old owl who had been watching Bun-Bun. + +Bun-Bun explained that he wanted to play with the rope. The owl warned him that it was dangerous and he might regret it if he didn't listen. But Bun-Bun was too nosy and didn't listen to the owl. He kept pulling the rope until it suddenly snapped and he fell to the ground. + +Bun-Bun was scared and hurt. He regretted not listening to the owl's warning. From that day on, he promised to always listen to wise advice and not be so nosy. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird wanted to fly high up in the sky but there was a big tree in the way. The bird tried to fly over the tree, but it was too tall. + +One day, a kind butterfly flew by and said, "I can help you pass the tree." The bird was happy and followed the butterfly. The butterfly showed the bird a small crack in the tree. The bird flew through the crack and was able to pass the tree! + +The bird was so happy and grateful to the persistent butterfly for helping him. From that day on, the bird and the butterfly became good friends and helped each other whenever they could. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat cookies and candy, but his mommy always said he could only have one treat a day. One day, Timmy went to the fridge to get a cookie, but there were no cookies left. He asked his mommy if he could have candy instead, but she said no. + +Timmy was sad and decided to sneak a cookie from the fridge. He thought nobody would notice, but his mommy saw him. She told him it was a bad decision and that he shouldn't have done it. Timmy felt bad and said sorry. + +But the next day, Timmy did it again. He snuck another cookie from the fridge. His mommy saw him again and this time, she was very harsh. She said he couldn't have any treats for a week. Timmy cried and said he was sorry again. + +Timmy learned that it was not a good decision to sneak cookies from the fridge. But he still wanted a treat, so he decided to ask his mommy nicely. She said yes and gave him a piece of candy. Timmy was happy and learned that it's always better to ask than to sneak. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Benny. Benny was very tired because he had been playing all day. He decided to take a nap in a cozy burrow. + +As he was sleeping, he heard a loud noise outside. He peeked out and saw a big, scary fox staring at him. Benny was scared and knew he had to escape. He quickly hopped out of his burrow and ran as fast as he could. + +The fox chased Benny, but Benny was very quick and managed to escape. Benny realized that sometimes it's important to be aware of your surroundings and stay safe. From that day on, Benny always made sure to be careful and aware of any potential danger. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear. The bear was very hungry and wanted to eat some honey from a beehive. But there was a little bee who was guarding the honey. The bee said, "You cannot take the honey. It is for me and my friends." + +The bear was angry and said, "I want the honey! Give it to me!" The bee said, "No, you are being selfish. You cannot take all the honey for yourself." + +The bear thought for a moment and realized the bee was right. He said, "I am sorry for being selfish. Can we share the honey together?" The bee agreed and they both had a sweet feast. From that day on, the bear and the bee became friends and shared everything they had. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with marbles. He had a big bag of them that he kept in his room. One day, Tim's mom told him that he needed to eat healthy food to stay strong. She gave him an apple to eat. Tim ate the apple and felt very good. He decided to display his marbles on the table. His mom was happy to see Tim's marbles. Tim was happy too because he felt healthy and his marbles looked pretty on the table. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who was very happy. He loved to fly high up in the sky and feel the wind in his feathers. One day, he met a little rabbit who was digging in the ground to find some roots to eat. + +"Hello little rabbit, what are you doing?" asked the bird. + +"I'm looking for some roots to eat," replied the rabbit. + +"Can I help you find some roots?" asked the bird. + +"Oh yes, please!" said the rabbit. + +So the bird flew up high to look for some roots from above, and the rabbit dug in the ground to find some roots from below. Together, they found lots of tasty roots to eat. + +"Thank you for helping me find roots," said the rabbit. + +"You're welcome," said the bird. "I'm happy to help my friends." And with that, the little bird flew away, feeling happy to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Bun. Bun loved to eat carrots. One day, he found a big, juicy carrot but it was covered in mud. Bun wanted to eat it but it was wet and dirty. So, he went to the sun and asked it to help him dry the carrot. The sun was happy to help and shone its warm rays on the carrot until it was dry. Bun was so happy and ate the carrot with a humble heart. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved playing outside. One day, his mom told him they were going to visit his grandma. Timmy was excited because he loved his grandma. + +When they arrived, his grandma welcomed them with a big hug. Timmy's mom asked him to change his clothes because they were dirty from playing outside. Timmy went to his grandma's room to change his clothes. + +As he was changing, Timmy heard a loud noise coming from the closet. He opened the closet and found his grandma's old guitar. Timmy had never seen a guitar before and he was curious. + +"Grandma, can you play the guitar?" Timmy asked. + +"Yes, I used to play it a lot when I was younger," grandma replied with a smile. + +From that day on, Timmy loved visiting his grandma because he knew he could listen to her play the guitar. And every time he changed his clothes, he would check the closet to see if the guitar was still there. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy bear named Benny. Benny loved to play in the woods but he was always tripping over his own paws. One day, he stumbled upon a bridge that led to a beautiful meadow. + +Benny wanted to cross the bridge but he was afraid he would fall. Just then, a wise owl flew by and asked Benny what was wrong. Benny explained his fear of crossing the bridge. The owl said, "Don't worry, Benny. I'll allow you to hold onto my wing so you won't fall." + +Excitedly, Benny held onto the owl's wing as they crossed the bridge together. Once they reached the other side, Benny thanked the owl and asked if he could play in the meadow. The owl smiled and said, "Of course, Benny. You're always welcome here." + +From that day on, Benny visited the meadow often and always remembered the kind owl who allowed him to cross the bridge safely. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride his bike with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a new shirt to wear. The shirt was red and had a picture of a dinosaur on it. Timmy loved his new shirt and wanted to show it to his friends. + +When Timmy went outside, he saw that his friends were already riding their bikes. Timmy asked his friends if they wanted to see his new shirt. One of his friends said, "Sure, Timmy! We'll wait for you to catch up." Timmy was happy that his friends were patient and waited for him. + +Timmy rode his bike as fast as he could to catch up with his friends. When he finally caught up, his friends saw his new shirt and said, "Wow, Timmy! That shirt is so cool!" Timmy was happy that his friends liked his new shirt. From that day on, Timmy wore his new shirt every time he went riding with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty necklace with a knot in it that she loved to wear. One day, she noticed that the knot was getting bigger and bigger, and it was hard to untangle. She felt troubled and didn't know what to do. + +Lily asked her mommy for help, and her mommy told her to try to polish the knot with some oil. Lily didn't know what polish meant, but her mommy showed her how to rub the oil on the knot to make it smoother. After a few tries, the knot became smaller and easier to untangle. + +Lily was so happy that she could wear her necklace again. She hugged her mommy and said, "Thank you for helping me with the knot. Now it's not troubled anymore!" From that day on, Lily knew that if she had a problem, she could always ask for help and find a solution. +Once upon a time, there was a little green frog. He lived in a pond with his friends. One day, he found an original hat in the water. He was so happy and showed it to all his friends. They discuss how cool it was and how it made him look very handsome. + +But then, a big bird came and saw the hat. He wanted it for himself. The frog refused to give it to him. The bird got angry and attacked the frog. The frog couldn't defend himself and sadly, he lost his hat and his life. + +The other frogs were very sad and missed their friend. They knew they should have given the hat to the bird to avoid any trouble. From that day on, they always discuss things before making a decision. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved animals and wanted to go to the zoo. One day, she asked her mom, "Can we go to the zoo today?" + +Her mom said, "Sure, we can go to the zoo. But we have to borrow the car from Auntie because ours is broken." + +Lily was very happy and excited. They borrowed the car and drove to the zoo. The sun was shining bright and the animals looked happy. They saw lions, tigers, and monkeys. Lily even got to feed the giraffes. + +But then, as they were leaving, Lily's mom realized she had lost her wallet. They looked everywhere but it was gone. They had no money to pay for the car or to buy food. They had to walk home with empty stomachs. It was a bad ending to their fun day at the zoo. +Once upon a time, there was a lively little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around the house. One day, Timmy looked up at the ceiling and saw a spider. He suggested to his mom that they should catch it and take it outside. + +But his mom was scared of spiders and didn't want to touch it. So Timmy decided to catch it himself. He climbed up on a chair and tried to grab the spider, but he lost his balance and fell. + +Timmy hit his head on the floor and got hurt really badly. His mom called for an ambulance, but it was too late. Timmy didn't wake up again. His mom was very sad and wished she had listened to him when he suggested they catch the spider together. +Once upon a time, there was a mouse named Max. Max loved to eat cheese. He would eat cheese all day long. One day, Max saw a big, fierce cat. The cat wanted to eat Max, but Max was too quick. Max ran to his hole and ate some cheese. He felt safe and happy. Max knew that he loved cheese more than anything in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky lived by a big lake with his mommy and daddy. One day, Ducky got very confused and lost his way home. He looked around and saw many trees and flowers, but he didn't know which way to go. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. It was people clapping and cheering! Ducky followed the sound and saw a group of children. They were watching a magic show and the magician did a trick that made them applaud. Ducky was happy and he started to flap his wings and quack along with them. + +After the show, the children noticed Ducky and saw that he was lost. They took him to their teacher who called Ducky's mommy and daddy. They were so happy to see Ducky and they all went back home together. From that day on, Ducky loved to watch magic shows and always remembered the children who helped him find his way home. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who loved to whistle. Every day, she would sit on a tree and whistle a happy tune. One day, she felt weak and couldn't whistle as loud as she used to. She started to question why she felt so tired. + +She asked her bird friends if they ever felt weak before. They told her that sometimes when they don't eat enough food, they feel weak too. The little bird realized that she hadn't been eating enough worms and seeds lately. + +So, she decided to eat more food and take care of herself. Soon enough, she felt better and her whistle became loud and clear again. The other birds cheered and sang along with her. From that day on, the little bird made sure to always take care of herself so she could whistle her happy tune every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat cereal from her favorite bowl every morning. One day, she accidentally dropped her bowl and it broke into many pieces. Lily felt very sad and said "sorry" to her mom for breaking it. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. It's just a bowl. We can get a new one." But Lily didn't believe her. She thought her mom would be angry with her forever. + +The next morning, Lily woke up to a surprise. Her mom had bought her a new bowl, even prettier than the old one. Lily was so happy and hugged her mom, saying "Thank you! I believe you now, Mommy." From that day on, Lily was more careful with her bowl and always remembered to say sorry when she made a mistake. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore the forest near her house. One day, she decided to follow a trail she had never seen before. She walked and walked until she came across a big, scary bear. + +Lily was curious about the bear, but she knew she should stay away. Suddenly, the bear spoke to her. "Little girl, can you lend me your hat? My head is cold." Lily was scared, but she didn't want to be rude. She gave the bear her hat and quickly ran away. + +As she ran, she realized she was lost. She followed the trail again, but it only led her back to the bear. The bear said, "Little girl, can you lend me your coat? I'm so cold." Lily was scared, but she gave the bear her coat. + +She was shivering now and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, she heard her mother calling her name. She followed her mother's voice and found her way home. She told her mother about the bear and her mother said, "Lily, never lend anything to a stranger. It's not safe." From that day on, Lily never went into the forest alone again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat apples, they were her favorite fruit. One day, Lily went for a walk in the park and found an amazing apple tree. The apples on the tree were big and juicy. She picked one and took a big bite. It was delicious! + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud noise. She turned around and saw that the apple tree was falling down. She knew she had to help, so she ran over to support the tree with all her might. With her help, the tree stood back up straight. + +The tree was grateful for Lily's help and gave her a basket full of amazing apples to take home. From that day on, Lily visited the apple tree every week and supported it whenever it needed her help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends, but today was different. She was waiting for her dad to come home and take her to the park. She was getting impatient and kept asking her mom when he would come. + +Finally, she heard the sound of his car pulling up. She ran outside to greet him. "Daddy, can we go to the park now?" she asked, jumping up and down. + +"Of course, Lily," her dad said with a smile. "But first, let's check the chimney. I think there might be something stuck in it." + +Lily didn't understand why they had to check the chimney, but she followed her dad anyway. As they looked up, they saw a bird's nest blocking the chimney. "We need to remove it so the smoke can escape properly," her dad explained. + +After they removed the nest, they headed to the park. Lily was so excited to play on the swings and slide. Her dad pushed her on the swing, making her go faster and faster. "Look at me, Daddy! I'm speeding!" she shouted with joy. + +As they left the park, Lily felt happy and tired. She looked up at the sky and saw the same bird from the chimney flying overhead. She smiled, knowing they had helped it find a new home. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a big bookcase in her room with lots of books. One day, Lily wanted to play with her dolls, but she accidentally knocked over the bookcase. The books fell all over the floor and made a big mess. + +Lily's mom came into the room and saw the mess. She was grumpy and said, "Lily, you need to clean up this mess right now!" Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +But then, her dad came into the room and said, "Don't worry, Lily. I'll help you clean up the books." Together, they picked up all the books and put them back on the bookcase. Lily felt happy and said, "Thank you, Dad. You released me from my worry." +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to jump and play all day long. One day, Benny went to a picnic with his friends. They all had yummy snacks and drinks, but Benny accidentally spilled his juice on his shirt. He felt anxious because he didn't want to be messy. + +Benny's friend, a little duck named Daisy, saw that he was upset and asked, "What's wrong, Benny?" Benny replied, "I spilled my juice on my shirt, and I don't have a napkin to clean it up." Daisy said, "Don't worry, I'll help you. I have a napkin in my bag." She gave Benny the napkin, and he was able to clean his shirt. + +Benny felt happy and grateful for his friend's help. He said, "Thank you, Daisy! You're the best friend ever!" Daisy replied, "No problem, Benny. That's what friends are for." They continued to play and jump together, enjoying the rest of the picnic. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars, but his favorite car was his red race car. One day, Timmy's mom told him they were going to the park to play with his friends. Timmy was so excited to show his friends his red race car. + +When they got to the park, Timmy saw his friends playing on the swings. He ran over to them and said, "Look at my car! It's so smooth!" His friends were impressed and wanted to play with it too. Timmy happily shared his car with his friends and they took turns racing it around. + +As they were playing, Timmy's mom called out to him and said it was time to go home. Timmy didn't want to leave, but he knew he had to. He said goodbye to his friends and his red race car. + +On the way home, Timmy's mom told him they were going to send his red race car to his cousin who lived far away. Timmy was sad, but his mom promised they would get him a new car. A few days later, Timmy received a package in the mail from his cousin. Inside was a toy truck that he loved just as much as his red race car. Timmy was happy again and knew that life was full of surprises. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy trucks and cars. One day, Timmy's dad asked him to help load some boxes into the car. Timmy was happy to help. + +As they were loading the boxes, Timmy found a stamp on the ground. "Look, dad! A stamp!" he said. His dad smiled and said, "That's a pretty stamp, Timmy." + +After they finished loading the boxes, Timmy's dad drove away. But then, the car suddenly stopped. "Uh oh," said Timmy's dad. "The car is not dependable anymore." + +Timmy was sad because they couldn't go home. They had to wait for someone to come and help them. But then, it started to rain. Timmy and his dad got very wet and cold. They wished they had stayed home and played with Timmy's toy trucks and cars instead. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to visit her grandma. She loved visiting her grandma because she always gave her yummy cookies. + +But when Lily got to her grandma's house, she started to feel an itch on her arm. It was a pesky mosquito bite! Grandma saw Lily scratching and told her to be gentle and not scratch too hard. + +After a while, the itch went away and Lily and her grandma had a fun day together. They played games, read books, and even baked some cookies. Lily was so happy she got to visit her grandma and couldn't wait to come back again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and perform for her family. One day, she saw a big dance show and wanted to be in it too. She practiced every day, but she was clumsy and always tripped over her feet. + +One night, Lily's family took her to a big dance competition. She watched the other dancers perform with grace and motion. She felt nervous and scared. But then, she remembered all her practice and decided to give it her all. + +Lily went on stage and started to dance. At first, she was a little clumsy, but then something magical happened. She found her rhythm and started to move with grace and motion. Everyone in the audience cheered and clapped for her. Lily had performed the best dance of her life! +Once upon a time, there was a bald man named Timmy. Timmy lived in a small house with his pet dog, Spot. Every Sunday, Timmy would perform a magic show for the neighborhood kids. + +One Sunday, a little girl named Lily came to watch Timmy's magic show. She was very excited to see what tricks Timmy had up his sleeve. Timmy started his show and pulled a rabbit out of his hat. The kids were amazed and cheered. + +But then, something terrible happened. Timmy accidentally set his hat on fire while performing another trick. The kids screamed and ran away. Timmy tried to put out the fire, but it was too late. His house burned down and he lost everything. + +Lily felt very sad for Timmy and his dog. She went up to him and said, "I'm sorry your house burned down." Timmy replied, "It's okay, Lily. At least we still have each other." And with that, Timmy and Spot walked away, leaving behind the ashes of their home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom told her it was time to brush her teeth. Lily didn't want to brush her teeth because the toothpaste tasted disgusting. + +"I don't want to brush my teeth, Mommy," said Lily. + +"You have to brush your teeth, Lily. It's important for your health," replied Mommy. + +Lily demanded that she didn't want to brush her teeth, but Mommy insisted. Finally, Lily picked up her brush and started brushing her teeth. After she finished, Lily smiled and said, "My teeth feel clean now!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with colorful ink pens. Her mommy always told her to be careful with the ink, but she didn't listen. + +One day, Lily was drawing on her bed when she accidentally spilled the ink all over her favorite blanket. She was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Her mommy came in and saw the mess. "Oh no, Lily. Remember what I told you about being careful with the ink?" + +Lily nodded her head, feeling guilty. Her mommy tried to clean the blanket, but the ink wouldn't come off. + +Lily cried because she loved that blanket so much. Her mommy hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. We can get you a new blanket. Let's go warm up some milk and cookies to make you feel better." + +But even with the warm milk and cookies, Lily still felt sad about her blanket. She learned her lesson and promised to be more careful with her ink pens from now on. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy wagon. He would fill it up with all sorts of things like rocks and sticks. One day, Timmy went on an adventure to find more things to put in his wagon. He walked through the forest and climbed over tough rocks. + +As he walked, Timmy saw a big tree with lots of apples on it. He wanted to put some apples in his wagon, but he couldn't reach them. Just then, a kind farmer came by and offered to supply Timmy with a ladder. Timmy was so happy and climbed up the ladder to get the apples. + +With his wagon full of apples, Timmy walked back home. He was tired, but he was proud of himself for finding so many things to put in his wagon. When he got home, he showed his mom all the things he had collected. She was so impressed and gave him a big hug. From that day on, Timmy loved going on adventures with his wagon and finding new things to put in it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big sister named Emma who liked to play with her. One day, they went to the park to play on the swings and slide. Emma was pushing Lily on the swing when she accidentally poked her in the eye. Lily cried and said her eye hurt. Emma felt bad and hugged her sister. + +After a while, Lily felt better and they continued playing. They went down the slide and got dirty. Emma told Lily that they needed to clean up before going home. They went to the restroom and washed their hands and faces. Emma used a smooth towel to dry them off. Lily liked the feeling of the smooth towel on her skin. They went home feeling happy and clean. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play pretend with her toys. One day, she pretended to be a princess and her teddy bear was her loyal servant. They had so much fun together. + +But then, Lily got into trouble. She accidentally knocked over a vase and it broke into a million pieces. She felt very sorry and didn't know what to do. She knew she shouldn't have been playing so rough in the house. + +Lily's mom came in and saw the broken vase. She was very angry and upset. Lily tried to explain that it was just an accident, but her mom didn't believe her. Lily was sent to her room and wasn't allowed to play with her toys for a long time. + +Lily felt very sad and alone. She wished she could go back in time and not pretend to be a princess. She learned that sometimes pretending can lead to trouble and it's important to be careful. +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 aunt. They played on the swings and went down the slide. Lily's aunt pushed her on the swing and she went high in the sky. + +Lily said, "Aunt, I feel like I'm flying!" Her aunt smiled and said, "Yes, you are rising up high like a bird." Lily giggled and said, "I love playing with you, Auntie." + +After playing for a while, they sat down on a bench and had a snack. Lily's aunt gave her a cookie and said, "You're such a good girl, Lily." Lily smiled and said, "I love spending time with you, Auntie. Can we come back to the park tomorrow?" Her aunt replied, "Of course we can, my dear. We can come back and play all day." + +Lily was so happy and hugged her aunt. She felt so lucky to have such a fun and loving aunt. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Today was a boring day for him. He didn't know what to do. Suddenly, he had an idea. He wanted to race his toy cars. + +Timmy ran to get his cars and set up the race track. He was so excited to start the race. He counted down, "3, 2, 1, go!" and the cars zoomed off. + +But then, something bad happened. One of the cars crashed and broke into pieces. Timmy was so sad. He tried to fix it, but it was too broken. He learned that racing can be fun, but it can also be dangerous. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to dress up in fancy dresses. She had a special seat in her room where she would put on her fancy clothes and pretend to be a princess. + +One day, Lily's mom told her they were going to have a special treat for dessert. She put a bowl of ice cream in front of Lily and said, "Don't eat it too fast or you might freeze!" Lily didn't understand what her mom meant, but she took a little bite and it tasted delicious. + +After dinner, Lily went to her room to play dress up. She put on her fanciest dress and sat in her special seat. Suddenly, she felt very cold and couldn't move. She realized that her mom was right - she had eaten the ice cream too fast and now she was frozen! Luckily, her mom came in and wrapped her in a warm blanket until she thawed out. From that day on, Lily learned to eat her ice cream slowly and never forgot the lesson her mom taught her about freezing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, her grandma came to visit her. Lily was very happy to see her grandma because she loved spending time with her. They played games and sang songs together. + +After a while, Lily's grandma started to feel tired and wanted to rest. But a persistent fly kept buzzing around her head, making it hard for her to sleep. Lily tried to shoo the fly away, but it kept coming back. Finally, Lily's dad appeared with a fly swatter and was able to get rid of the pesky insect. + +With the fly gone, Lily's grandma was finally able to rest and enjoy her visit with her granddaughter. They cuddled up together and read books until it was time for grandma to go home. Lily was sad to see her go, but she knew that she would visit again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She had a red rubber ball. Sue loved to play with her ball all day. She would throw it, catch it, and roll it around. One day, Sue thought of a fun game. She would imagine her red rubber ball could do magic. + +Sue's mommy told her to be careful with her ball. She said, "Sue, don't let the ball go too far away." Sue listened to her mommy, but she still liked to imagine her ball doing magic tricks. The ball would jump high, spin in the air, and bounce all around. Sue was very happy. + +One sunny day, Sue played with her ball in the park. She threw the ball high up in the air. The red rubber ball went so high that it touched the sky. Sue was so excited, but then she remembered what her mommy said. Sue ran and ran to catch the ball. She caught it just in time. Sue knew her mommy was right. She hugged her red rubber ball and promised to be careful. And from that day on, Sue played with her ball safely and still imagined all the fun magic it could do. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue was sad and let out a big sigh. She did not like the harsh sun on her face. She wanted to play outside, but it was too hot. + +One day, Sue saw a big cloud in the sky. The cloud brought a nice shower of rain. Sue felt happy and clapped her hands. She put on her boots and went outside to play. + +Sue splashed in the puddles and danced in the rain. The shower cooled her off and made her smile. Sue played outside all day, and the harsh sun was gone. Sue was a happy little girl again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a close friend named Tim. They liked to play together every day. + +One day, it was very cold and bitter outside. Lily and Tim put on their warm coats and went out to play. They saw the white snow on the ground and laughed. + +They made a big snowman together. Lily found a hat and Tim found a scarf for the snowman. They were happy and had fun. Then, they went inside to drink warm cocoa. Lily and Tim were the best of friends. +One day, a little girl named Mia went for a walk with her dog, Max. Max was a crazy dog who liked to run and play all day. Mia loved Max and they were best friends. + +As they walked, they saw a big door. Mia said, "Max, let's go see what's behind the door!" Max wagged his tail and barked, "Woof, woof!" They went to the door and Mia pushed it open. Inside, they found a room full of toys. + +Mia and Max played with the toys for a long time. They had so much fun. When it was time to go, Mia said, "Max, we need to shut the door." Max barked, "Woof, woof!" Mia closed the door and they went home, happy after their fun day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his ball. Every day, he would run and jump with it. Spot was very good at playing catch. + +One day, Spot was playing with his ball in the park. He saw his friend, the big dog named Max. Max wanted to play too. So, Spot and Max decided to pass the ball back and forth. They were having so much fun! + +But then, the ball rolled into a bush. Spot started to panic. He was scared he would lose his ball. Max saw Spot was sad and went to help. Max used his big nose to find the ball in the bush. He gave the ball back to Spot. Spot was so happy! They played catch all day long and had a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a little bean who loved to swim. Bean lived near a big pond. Every day, Bean would go to the pond and swim with the fish and ducks. + +One day, the sky got dark and it rained a lot. The pond got very full and heavy. Bean was scared, but still wanted to swim. Bean put on a brave face and jumped into the heavy water. + +Bean swam and swam in the heavy water. The fish and ducks were happy to see Bean. They all played and splashed together. Bean felt brave and strong. And from that day on, Bean was never scared to swim in the heavy water again. +Once upon a time, there was a cool dragon. He lived in a big cave. The dragon had a magic power. He could disappear when he wanted to. + +One day, the cool dragon went to play with his friends. They were playing hide and seek. The dragon used his magic power to disappear. His friends could not find him at all. They looked behind trees and under rocks, but the dragon was still hiding. + +After a long time, the cool dragon appeared again. His friends were so happy to see him. They all laughed and played together. The dragon showed them how to disappear too. They had lots of fun and played hide and seek all day long. +Once upon a time, a hairy dog named Max found a big red wagon. He wanted to play with it. But, the wagon was too heavy for Max to move. He tried and tried, but the wagon just would not go. + +Max saw his friend, a small cat named Lily. Lily wanted to help Max with the wagon. They both pushed and pulled, but the wagon still did not move. Max and Lily were very tired. + +Max and Lily decided to surrender. They sat down and took a break. They knew they could not move the wagon alone. Soon, their friends came to help. Together, they all moved the big red wagon and had a fun day playing. +One day, a little girl named Mia went to play outside. She saw a large tree with many colorful leaves. Mia wanted to find a big stick to play with. She looked all around the tree and found the perfect stick. + +As Mia played, she tripped and fell down. "Ouch!" she cried. Her knee was hurt and she needed a bandage. Mia's mom heard her cry and came running. "What happened?" asked her mom. + +"I fell down and my knee hurts," said Mia. Her mom looked at her knee and saw a small cut. She took out a bandage and put it on Mia's knee. "There, all better now," said her mom with a smile. Mia felt better and they both went inside to have a snack. +Once upon a time, there was a vendor. The vendor sold red apples. One day, the vendor went to the park to sell apples. He was very happy. + +In the park, the vendor saw a big dog. The dog saw the apples and started to bark. The vendor was scared. The dog wanted the apples. The vendor felt embarrassed because people looked at him. + +The dog jumped and took the apples. The vendor was sad. He could not sell apples anymore. The dog ran away with the apples, and the vendor went home. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Mark. Mark had a silver ball that he loved to play with. One day, Mark took his silver ball to the park. + +At the park, Mark saw a little cat. The cat was very sad and ashamed because she lost her toy. Mark wanted to help the cat, so he let her play with his silver ball. The cat was very happy, and they played together all day. + +In the end, the cat found her toy, and she was not ashamed anymore. Mark and the cat became good friends. They played with their toys together every day, and they were always happy. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the beach with his mom. They saw a big boat with an anchor. Tim asked his mom, "Can I grab the anchor?" His mom said, "No, it is too heavy for you." + +Tim saw a distant island far away in the water. He wanted to go there. His mom told him, "We can't go there today, but maybe we can come back another day with a boat." + +Later, they saw a toy boat near the water. Tim had an idea. He grabbed the toy boat and put it in the water. He said, "Look, mom! My boat can go to the distant island!" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, it can. Good job, Tim!" +Once upon a time, there was a little cat named Tim. He loved to chew on things. One day, Tim saw a big cup of milk on the table. He wanted to drink the milk, but he knew he should not. + +The next day, Tim's mom went to the store. She left the big cup of milk on the table again. Tim looked at the milk and thought about it. He remembered how he should not drink it, but he was very thirsty. + +Tim jumped on the table and started to drink the milk. But then, his mom came back from the store. She saw Tim drinking the milk and said, "Oh, Tim! You should not drink that!" Tim felt embarrassed. He learned his lesson and never drank milk from the table again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy box that he liked very much. The toy box was big and dark. It could hold many toys inside. Tim liked to include all his toys in the box when he was done playing. + +One day, Tim was playing with his toys. He had a toy car, a ball, and a top. The top was his favorite toy. It was blue and shiny. Tim liked to watch it spin round and round. When it was time to put his toys away, Tim could not find his top. + +Tim asked his mom, "Mom, have you seen my top?" His mom said, "No, Tim. Did you look in your toy box?" Tim went to his toy box and looked inside. The toy box was very dark, but he found his top at the bottom. He was happy to find it. + +From that day on, Tim always made sure to include his top in the toy box when he was done playing. He did not want to lose it again. Tim and his mom played with the top together, and they had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted little girl named Lily. She had a magic button that could freeze anything. Lily loved to help her friends with her special button. One day, a big dog was chasing a small cat in the park. The cat was very scared. + +Lily saw this and knew she had to help. She pressed her magic button and the big dog froze in place. The small cat was now safe and happy. Lily felt good that she could help her new friend. + +Lily learned that using her gifted magic for good things made her and her friends happy. The moral of the story is to always use your special gifts to help others and make the world a better place. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. She felt very lucky because her mom would always permit her to go out and have fun. One day, Lily saw a big tree with a swing. She knew this tree was special. + +Every day, Lily would go to the big tree and play on the swing. She would laugh and have the best time. One day, Lily found a small box under the tree. She knew this box was part of the special tree. Inside the box, there was a note that said, "Make a wish and it will come true when you wake up." + +That night, Lily wished for a new friend to play with. She went to sleep with a big smile on her face, excited for the morning. When Lily woke up, she saw a cute puppy by her bed. She was so happy! The special tree had given her a new friend to play with. From that day on, Lily and her puppy played together under the big tree, and they were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow house. In the house lived a little girl named Sally. Sally loved to eat salad. One day, she saw a big bowl of salad on the table. + +Sally was very hungry. She wanted to eat the salad, but the door to the room with the salad was locked. Sally had to find the key to unlock the door. She looked in her toy box, under her bed, and in her closet. + +At last, Sally found the key in her mom's room. She went back to the locked door and used the key to open it. Sally was so happy! She sat down and ate the yummy salad. From that day on, Sally always remembered where the key was, and she could eat salad whenever she wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max was a worried dog because he did not like loud sounds. One day, Max went for a walk with his friend, a big cat named Sam. + +During their walk, they heard a loud sound. Max was scared, but Sam said, "Don't be worried, Max. We will find a quiet place to hide." So, they went looking for a quiet place to feel safe. + +They found a nice, quiet cave and went inside. Max felt better and said, "Thank you, Sam. I surrender my fear now." They played inside the quiet cave and forgot all about the loud sound. Max was happy and not worried anymore. +Once upon a time, in a peaceful garden, there lived a little bee. The bee loved to zip around all day, going from flower to flower. The sun was always shining, and the bee was very happy. + +One day, while the bee was zipping around, it met a new friend. The friend was a butterfly. The butterfly was very pretty and liked to zip too. They played together all day, zipping and laughing in the peaceful garden. + +As the sun began to set, the bee and the butterfly said goodbye. They knew they would see each other again the next day. They were both very happy to have a new friend to zip around the peaceful garden with. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a frog was in a pond. The frog was mild and nice. He liked to play with his friends. They played in the sun and had fun. The frog was happy. + +A big bird came to the pond. The bird wanted to eat the frog. The frog tried to resist. He jumped and hid in the water. The bird looked for the frog. The frog was scared. + +The bird found the frog. The frog could not resist anymore. The bird ate the frog. The frog's friends were sad. The pond was not a happy place now. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little girl named Amy. She lived with her mom and dad. They were a happy family. Amy loved to eat ice cream. Her favorite was the one in a cone. + +One sunny day, Amy and her mom went to the ice cream shop. There were many flavors to choose from. Amy thought some of the flavors looked boring. She wanted something fun and tasty. So, she ordered her favorite flavor, strawberry, in a cone. + +Amy and her mom sat on a bench outside the shop. They enjoyed their ice cream cones together. Amy thought it was the best day ever. She was happy to share her favorite treat with her mom. From that day on, they always went for ice cream cones on sunny days. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby cat named Sam. Sam was a very nice cat who loved to play all day. One day, Sam saw some kids going to school. He wanted to understand what they were doing. + +Sam followed the kids to school and sat in their class. The teacher saw Sam and let him stay. The kids were taking an exam. Sam did not understand what an exam was, but he tried his best to learn. + +After the exam, the kids played with Sam. They had a lot of fun together. Sam was happy he went to school and tried to understand something new. He went home and told his cat friends all about his day. +Once upon a time, there was a panda named Pandy. Pandy was a very crazy panda. He liked to play all day long. He loved to run, jump, and laugh with his friends in the forest. + +One day, Pandy met a new friend. His name was Tommy. Tommy was a little boy who lived near the forest. Pandy and Tommy liked to play together. They would run, jump, and laugh all day long. They were very happy. + +One day, Pandy and Tommy had a big race. They ran so fast! Pandy was very crazy and fast, but Tommy was faster. Tommy won the race, and they both laughed. Pandy and Tommy were best friends and played together every day. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big hippo who lived in a pond. The hippo liked to play with his friends, the fish and the birds. They had so much fun every day. + +One day, the hippo saw a ball stuck in a tree. He wanted to get it down for his friends. The hippo tried to be careful, but he was so big. He managed to reach the ball with his nose and push it out of the tree. + +The ball fell down and all the friends were happy. The hippo felt proud that he could help. They played with the ball all day, being careful not to get it stuck again. +Once upon a time, there was a big motorcycle. It was very dirty because it had been playing in the mud all day. The motorcycle was ignorant and did not know how to get clean. + +One day, a kind helper came to the motorcycle and said, "You need a bath!" The motorcycle did not know what a bath was, but the kind helper showed it how to bathe. They filled a big tub with water and bubbles. + +The motorcycle went into the water and the kind helper washed it with a soft cloth. The motorcycle felt so happy and clean after its bath. It thanked the kind helper and promised to bathe more often. Now, the motorcycle knew how to stay clean and was not ignorant anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little red car. The car was sad because it had a small cut on its side. The cut made the car feel bad and it didn't want to go fast anymore. + +One day, the car met a big blue truck. The truck saw the sad car and asked, "Why are you sad?" The car told the truck about the cut. The truck had an idea. "Let's reverse and go back to my house. I have something that can help you." + +The car and the truck reversed all the way to the truck's house. The truck gave the car a big band-aid to put on the cut. The car felt better and was not sad anymore. Now, the little red car could go fast again, and it was very happy. The car and the truck became the best of friends and played together every day. +One sunny day, a bunny named Bob was hopping in the park. He saw a big statue. The statue looked like a man. Bob hopped close to the statue and looked up. + +"Hi, Mr. Statue!" said Bob. The statue did not talk back. Bob hopped around the statue and found a sweet apple on the ground. He picked up the apple and hopped back to the statue. + +"Mr. Statue, do you want this sweet apple?" asked Bob. The statue did not answer, but Bob left the apple by the statue's foot. Bob hopped away, happy to share his sweet find with a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside in the sun. One day, he found a tiny insect. The insect was lost and wanted to return home. + +Tim said, "Don't worry, little insect! I will help you find your way back home." The insect was happy and thanked Tim. They began their journey together, looking for the insect's home. + +After a long day, they finally found the insect's family. The family was so happy to see the insect return. They said, "Thank you, Tim, for helping our little insect. You are very successful!" Tim smiled and knew he did a good thing. +One day, a dog named Spot went for a walk. Spot saw a big building. He noticed a sign that said "lab". Spot was a curious dog, so he went inside. + +In the lab, Spot saw a man with crazy hair. The man said, "Hi, dog! My name is Tim. I make things in this lab. Would you like to see?" Spot wagged his tail and barked, "Yes, please!" Tim showed Spot a big red ball. "This ball can bounce very high," said Tim. + +Tim and Spot went outside to play with the ball. Tim threw the ball and it bounced high in the sky. Spot tried to catch it, but it was too high. The ball bounced away and landed far away. Spot and Tim laughed and ran to find the ball. They had a fun day playing with the crazy ball from the lab. +One day, a boy and his dog went to the park. They saw a big pond with a boat in it. The boy wanted to go on the boat, but he did not know if it was available. + +The boy asked his mom if they could go on the boat. His mom said yes, the boat was available. The boy and his dog were very happy. They went on the boat and started to row. + +As they rowed, the boy realized that he forgot his toy at home. He was sad, but his dog made him feel better. They rowed back to the shore and went home to get the toy. The boy and his dog had a fun day at the park with the boat. +Once upon a time, there was a thin cat named Tim. Tim lived in a small house with a big dog named Max. Max liked to chase Tim all day long. Tim did not like that at all. + +One day, Tim said to Max, "I don't like when you chase me. I want to escape." Max looked at Tim and said, "But I like to play with you. I don't want you to go away." + +Tim thought about it and had an idea. He found a long rope and tied it around his waist. He said to Max, "Now, when you chase me, you can hold the rope so I don't escape." + +Max held the rope and chased Tim around the house. They played together and had lots of fun. From that day on, Tim and Max were the best of friends. +One day, a lady went to a shop. She was looking for something to eat. She saw a spicy snack. The spicy snack was red and hot. The lady liked spicy food, so she was very excited. + +She took the snack home to share with her friends. When they tried the spicy snack, their mouths felt hot. They were excited too. They all laughed and had fun eating the spicy snack together. + +After they finished the snack, they played a game. The game was fun and made them all happy. The lady and her friends had a great day, all because of the spicy snack that excited them. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a little girl named Mia. Mia had a big yellow ball that she loved to play with. One day, she went outside to play with her yellow ball in the garden. + +While playing, Mia saw a spirit near the big tree. The spirit was nice and wanted to meet her. Mia and the spirit became friends and played with the yellow ball together. They had lots of fun. + +But then, the sky became dark and it started to rain. Mia wanted to go home but the spirit wanted to keep playing. The spirit got mad and took the yellow ball away. Mia was sad and went home without her yellow ball. +One day, a soft cat named Tom found a cane. Tom picked up the cane and started to play. He met his friend, a dog named Max. Max saw the cane and wanted it too. + +"Can I play with the cane, Tom?" asked Max. Tom said, "No, it is mine!" Max was sad, but he had an idea. "Let's wash the cane and then we can both play with it!" Tom agreed. + +They took the cane to the water and washed it. Now, it was shiny and clean. Tom and Max played with the cane all day. They were happy and had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a mysterious shark in the sea. The shark was big and scary. All the fish were afraid of the shark. + +One day, a small fish named Tim saw the shark. Tim was not afraid. He thought the shark was interesting. He wanted to talk to the shark. So, Tim swam up to the shark and said, "Hi, shark! Can I follow you?" + +The shark looked at Tim and said, "Yes, you can follow me. But be careful, little fish." So Tim followed the shark. They swam together in the sea. + +As they swam, a big wave came and took Tim away. The shark tried to help Tim, but he was too late. Tim was gone. The shark was sad. The other fish never followed the shark again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy cars. He had a red car, a blue car, and a yellow car. One day, Tim found a new toy car. It was a special car that could zip very fast. Tim was very happy. + +Tim wanted to race his new car with the other cars. But there was a problem. The room was very tight. There was not enough space to race the cars. Tim was sad. He wanted to find a place with more space for his cars to zip. + +Tim had an idea. He asked his mom if they could go to the park. The park had a lot of space for his cars to zip. So, Tim and his mom went to the park. Tim raced his cars and the new car zipped the fastest. Tim was very happy to see his new car win the race. And from that day on, Tim always played with his cars at the park, where there was enough space for them to zip and race. +Once upon a time, there was a big horse named Tom. Tom lived on a farm with many other animals. He liked to run and play in the big field. One day, Tom saw something disgusting in the field. It was a big pile of yucky mud. + +Tom wanted to save the field from the disgusting mud. He thought of a plan to get rid of it. Tom asked his friend, the cow, to help him. Together, they pushed and kicked the mud until it was all gone. + +After they saved the field, all the animals were happy. They could run and play in the field again without getting dirty from the disgusting mud. Tom the horse and the cow were very proud of their hard work. They knew they had made the field a better place for everyone to enjoy. +One day, a boy named Tim went to a small island. On the island, he wanted to collect pretty rocks. But he saw a big, scary tree. The tree had a face and it could talk. The tree said, "Go away, this is my island!" + +Tim was sad, but he did not want to fight the tree. He thought, "Maybe I can share the island with the tree." So, Tim said to the tree, "Can we share the island? I just want to collect pretty rocks. I will not hurt your home." + +The tree thought for a moment and then said, "Okay, we can share the island." Tim and the tree became friends. They both learned that sharing is better than fighting. And Tim collected many pretty rocks with his new friend, the tree. +Once upon a time, in a little town, there lived a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy cars. He had a big red car, a small blue car, and a fast yellow car. Tim would trade his toy cars with his friend, Sam. They both loved to trade cars and play together. + +One day, it was a mild day outside. Tim and Sam were playing with their toy cars in the park. They were having so much fun. But then, a big dog came running towards them. The dog wanted to play with the toy cars too. Tim and Sam tried to prevent the dog from taking their cars, but they could not stop him. + +The big dog took their toy cars and ran away. Tim and Sam were very sad. They could not trade their toy cars anymore. They went home and told their moms what happened. Their moms said they could not buy new toy cars. Tim and Sam learned to be more careful when playing outside, but they missed their toy cars and trading them with each other. +One day, a fat cat named Tom went to his friend's house to play. His friend was a little dog named Ben. They liked to play together and share their toys. Today, they wanted to watch a movie and eat popcorn. + +Tom asked Ben, "Can I borrow some popcorn?" Ben said, "Yes, of course!" They sat down and shared the popcorn while watching their favorite movie. They laughed and had lots of fun together. + +After the movie was over, they played with their toys and ate more popcorn. They were very happy to be friends and share things with each other. Tom and Ben promised to play together again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a good hunter. He lived in a small house near the woods. The good hunter had a dog named Spot. They were best friends. Every day, they went into the woods to find food for their family. + +One day, while they were in the woods, they saw a little bird with a hurt wing. The bird could not fly. The good hunter wanted to help the bird. He took the bird home and took care of it. Spot the dog liked the bird too. They all became good friends. + +After some time, the bird's wing got better. The good hunter, Spot, and the bird played together every day. They learned that helping others can make you happy. The moral of the story is to always be kind and help others when they need it. +One day, a poor little dog named Max was walking in the park. He saw a big bathtub near a tree. Max was very dirty and wanted to take a bath. He leaned on the bathtub to see if there was any water inside. + +A friendly duck named Daisy saw Max and asked, "Why are you looking in the bathtub, Max?" Max said, "I am very dirty, and I want to take a bath. But there is no water in the bathtub." + +Daisy thought for a moment and said, "I can help you, Max!" She went to the pond and used her beak to bring water to the bathtub. Max and Daisy worked together to fill the bathtub with water. Max was happy and jumped into the bathtub to take a bath. After his bath, Max felt clean and thanked Daisy for her help. They became good friends and played in the park together. +Once upon a time, there was a humble cat named Tom. Tom was very good at organizing his toys. One day, he found a new toy, a small pistol. Tom was very happy and played with it all day long. + +Tom showed his new toy to his friends, and they all liked it too. They played together and had so much fun. But Tom's mom saw them playing and thought the pistol was not a good toy for little cats. + +So, Tom's mom took the pistol away and hid it. Tom was sad, but he knew his mom was right. Later, Tom organized a big party for all his friends. They played with other toys and had a great time. In the end, Tom was happy because he learned that there are many other fun toys to play with, and he didn't need the pistol to have a good time. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a fancy bell. This bell was very special. It would ring every day to make people happy. One day, a little boy named Tim heard the bell and wanted to find it. + +Tim asked his friend, Sam, "Do you know where the fancy bell is?" Sam said, "Yes, it is near the tunnel." So, they both went to the tunnel to find the fancy bell. Inside the tunnel, it was dark and scary, but they held hands and walked together. Soon, they saw a light and found the fancy bell. + +Tim and Sam were so happy that they found the fancy bell. They played near the bell and listened to it ring. They learned that when they work together and help each other, they can overcome their fears and find happiness. And from that day on, they always helped each other and were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a nurse named Jane. Jane was very strong. She worked in a big house where she helped sick people feel better. Every day, she would go from room to room to see how they were doing. + +One day, Jane found a little girl named Lily who was very sad. Lily missed her mom and dad. Jane wanted to help Lily feel better. So, she decided to sing a song for her. Jane had a beautiful voice, and her singing made everyone in the house feel happy. + +As Jane sang to Lily, the little girl started to feel better. She smiled and clapped her hands. The other sick people in the house heard the singing and they started to feel better too. They all learned that being kind and helping each other can make everyone feel happy and strong. And from that day on, they all tried to be kind and help each other, just like Jane the nurse. +Once upon a time, there was a nice girl named Lily. She liked to play outside and make new friends. One day, she went to a big place called a temple. The temple was very pretty and had lots of colors. + +Inside the temple, Lily saw a sad boy. The boy had a big frown on his face. Lily wanted to make the boy happy, so she went to talk to him. She asked, "Why are you sad?" The boy said, "I lost my toy." + +Lily wanted to help the boy find his toy. They looked all around the temple. Finally, they found the toy under a big chair. The boy was so happy, and his frown went away. Lily and the boy became good friends and played together all day. +Once upon a time, there was a little cow named Betsy. Betsy lived on a farm with her mom and dad. They all loved to eat grass and play in the sun. + +One day, Betsy's mom said, "We need to provide food for the farmer." Betsy was a little scared, but her dad told her not to worry. They would give the farmer some beef so he could eat too. + +Betsy, her mom, and her dad worked together to give the farmer some beef. The farmer was very happy and said, "Thank you, cows!" Betsy felt proud that she could help provide food for the farmer. From that day on, Betsy and her family lived happily on the farm, knowing they were helping the farmer. +One day, a blue cat named Kitty saw a ball of yarn. The yarn was also blue. Kitty loved to play with yarn. She wanted to catch it and have fun. + +Kitty rushed to the yarn. She ran very fast. She jumped and grabbed the yarn with her paws. The yarn rolled and rolled on the floor. Kitty chased it and laughed. + +Kitty played with the blue yarn all day. She was very happy. When it was time for bed, Kitty took her blue yarn and slept with it. She had a good day with her new toy. +Once upon a time, there was a big red barn on a farm. Inside the barn, there were many animals. One day, a little mouse named Tim was very nervous. He wanted to lift something heavy to show his friends that he was strong. + +Tim looked around the barn and saw a big piece of cheese. He thought, "I will lift this cheese and show my friends how strong I am!" So, Tim tried to lift the cheese, but it was too heavy for him. He felt sad and even more nervous. + +Then, a kind cow named Daisy saw Tim and wanted to help. Daisy said, "Don't be nervous, Tim. I will help you lift the cheese!" So, Daisy and Tim lifted the cheese together. All the animals in the barn clapped and cheered. Tim felt happy and not nervous anymore. He learned that it's okay to ask for help when things are hard. +Once upon a time, there was a playful cat named Mimi. Mimi loved to climb trees and play with her friends. One sunny day, Mimi saw a big tree near a porch. She wanted to climb the tree and see how high she could go. + +Mimi started to climb the tree. She went up and up, higher and higher. Mimi was very happy. But soon, she got scared. The tree was very tall, and Mimi didn't know how to get down. She looked at the porch and saw her friends. They were worried about Mimi. + +Mimi's friends helped her. They got a big, soft blanket and held it under the tree. Mimi was brave and jumped onto the blanket. Her friends caught her safely. Mimi learned that it's good to have fun and be playful, but it's also important to be careful and not go too high. And she knew that her friends would always be there to help her. +Lily and Ben were going on vacation with Mom and Dad. They were very happy. They packed their bags, their toys, and their snacks. They got in the car and drove for a long time. + +They arrived at a big house by the sea. It was old and had many rooms. Lily and Ben ran inside and explored. They found a kitchen with many pots and pans. They decided to play chef. + +"Let's mix something yummy!" Lily said. + +"OK, what do we need?" Ben asked. + +Lily looked around and saw some eggs, some flour, some sugar, and some milk. She also saw some chocolate chips. She smiled. + +"We need these!" she said, and grabbed the chocolate chips. + +She and Ben cracked the eggs, poured the flour, added the sugar, and splashed the milk. They mixed everything with a big spoon. They also put in many chocolate chips. + +They poured the mix into a baking pan and put it in the oven. They did not know how long to wait. They went to play with their toys. + +Mom and Dad came back from the beach. They smelled something burning. They ran to the kitchen and saw smoke coming out of the oven. They opened it and saw a black and hard cake. + +"Oh no!" Mom said. "What happened?" + +Lily and Ben heard Mom and Dad and came to the kitchen. They saw their cake and felt sad. + +"We wanted to make something yummy!" Lily said. + +"We mixed eggs, flour, sugar, milk, and chocolate chips!" Ben said. + +Mom and Dad looked at each other and smiled. They hugged Lily and Ben. + +"That was very sweet of you, but you need to be careful in the kitchen. And you need to follow a recipe. Next time, we can bake together, OK?" Mom said. + +"OK!" Lily and Ben said. + +They threw away the cake and made some sandwiches instead. They ate them on the porch and watched the sea. They had a fun vacation. +Lily and Tom are squirrels who live in a big tree. They like to play and find nuts in the forest. One day, they see a shiny nut on the ground. It is bigger and rounder than the other nuts. + +"Wow, look at that nut!" Lily says. "Let's go get it!" + +Tom nods and runs after Lily. They reach the nut and try to pick it up. But it is too heavy for them. + +"Help me, Lily!" Tom says. "This nut is too hard to lift!" + +Lily pushes the nut with her paws. But it does not move. + +"Maybe we need to roll it," she says. "Let's try together!" + +They both push the nut with their noses. It starts to roll slowly. They follow it, happy and excited. + +But then, they hear a loud roar. A big bear is coming out of the bushes. He sees the nut and wants it for himself. + +"Roar! That is my nut!" the bear says. "Go away, little squirrels!" + +Lily and Tom are scared. They feel their hearts beat fast. They do not want to lose the nut, but they do not want to fight the bear. + +"What do we do, Tom?" Lily asks. "The bear is too big and strong!" + +Tom thinks for a moment. He remembers that they have a friend who can help them. He is a wise owl who lives in another tree. He is dependable and kind. + +"Let's go to the owl," Tom says. "He will know what to do!" + +Lily agrees. They leave the nut and run to the owl's tree. They hope that the owl will help them get the nut back from the bear. They also hope that the bear will not eat the nut before they return. +Lily and Ben were playing pirates in the backyard. They had a big box for a ship, a stick for a sword, and a hat for a captain. They also had a tape to measure things, and a hook to catch treasure. + +"Arrr, matey, let's measure how big our ship is!" Ben said, holding the tape. "Maybe we can find a bigger one to steal!" + +"Okay, captain!" Lily said, and helped him stretch the tape along the box. "It's very big, but not as big as the real ships in the water." + +"Then we need more treasure to make it bigger!" Ben said, and grabbed the hook. "Look, there's a shiny thing over there, maybe it's gold!" + +He ran to the shiny thing, which was a metal can. He tried to hook it, but it was too heavy. He pulled harder, and the can rolled towards him. It hit his foot, and he cried out in pain. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben shouted, dropping the hook and the tape. "That's not gold, that's a mean can!" + +Lily ran to him, and saw his foot was bleeding. She was scared, and hugged him. + +"Ben, are you okay? Do you need a band-aid?" she asked, wiping his tears. + +"I think so," Ben said, sniffling. "That can hurt me a lot." + +"Let's go to mom, she can make you feel better," Lily said, and helped him walk to the house. "She can measure your foot, and put a band-aid on it. Then you'll be safe and happy again." + +"Okay," Ben said, and smiled a little. "But next time, let's not play with hooks and cans. Let's play with something nicer, like dolls or cars." + +"Okay," Lily said, and nodded. "But we can still be pirates, right?" + +"Right," Ben said, and they both laughed. "We can be pirates, but nice pirates." +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with trains. They have a big track in the yard. They make the trains go fast and slow. They have fun. + +One day, Tom sees a new train in the store. It is red and shiny. It has a loud horn. Tom wants the new train. He asks his mom for money. His mom says no. She says he has enough trains. Tom is sad. + +He thinks of a plan. He can take the new train when no one is looking. He can hide it in his bag. He can play with it at home. He thinks this is a good plan. + +He goes to the store with Sam. He tells Sam to watch the door. He hurries to the new train. He puts it in his bag. He runs to the door. He thinks he is smart. + +But Sam is worried. He knows Tom is doing something bad. He does not want to help him. He says to Tom, "Stop! You are stealing! That is wrong! You have to give it back!" + +Tom is angry. He does not want to give it back. He says to Sam, "No! It is mine! You are a bad friend! Go away!" + +He pushes Sam. Sam falls down. He hurts his knee. He cries. The store man hears him. He sees Tom with the new train. He is mad. He calls Tom's mom. He tells her what Tom did. + +Tom's mom is very mad. She is also sad. She takes Tom home. She takes away all his trains. She says he has to say sorry to Sam and the store man. She says he has to work hard to pay for the new train. She says he has to learn to be honest and kind. + +Tom is very sad. He knows he did something bad. He wishes he did not take the new train. He wishes he was a good friend to Sam. He learns his lesson. He says sorry to Sam and the store man. He works hard to pay for the new train. He gives it to Sam as a gift. He says he is sorry and he wants to be friends again. + +Sam is happy. He forgives Tom. He likes the new train. He says thank you to Tom. He says he is a good friend. They hug. They play with the trains together. They have fun. They are honest and kind. +Sara and Ben are playing in the park. They like to slide, swing and run. But it is very hot today. The sun is bright and makes them sweat. + +"Let's go to the big tree," Sara says. "It has shade. We can rest there." + +"OK," Ben says. They run to the tree and sit under it. The tree is tall and green. It gives them cool air. + +But then they see a boy and a girl coming. They are older and bigger. They have a ball and a bat. + +"Hey, this is our spot," the boy says. "You have to move." + +"No, we were here first," Sara says. "You can play somewhere else." + +The girl laughs. "You are too small to say no to us. We can take this spot if we want." + +She kicks the ball hard. It hits the tree and makes a loud sound. Sara and Ben are scared. + +"Stop it!" Ben says. "You are hurting the tree. The tree is our friend. It supports us with shade." + +The boy snorts. "The tree is not your friend. It is just a regular tree. We can do what we want with it." + +He swings the bat and hits the tree. The tree shakes and drops some leaves. + +Sara and Ben are angry and sad. They love the tree. They hug the tree and say sorry to it. + +"Please leave us alone," Sara says. "You are mean and rude. You don't care about the tree or us." + +The boy and the girl are about to hit the tree again. But then they hear a loud voice. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" It is the park ranger. He is wearing a hat and a badge. He looks serious. + +He walks to them and sees the ball and the bat. He sees the tree and the leaves. He sees Sara and Ben. + +"You are in trouble," he says. "You are not allowed to damage the trees. They are important and beautiful. They give us shade and air and life. You should respect them and protect them." + +He takes the ball and the bat. He tells the boy and the girl to follow him. He says he will talk to their parents. + +Sara and Ben are happy. They thank the park ranger. He smiles and says they are welcome. + +He says they are good kids. He says they are smart and kind. He says they know how to support the trees and each other. + +He gives them some stickers and water. He tells them to enjoy the park and the shade. + +Sara and Ben smile and wave. They stay under the tree and play. They are friends with the tree and the park ranger. They are happy. +Ben and Lily liked to play on the farm. They liked to see the cows, the pigs, the chickens and the goat. The goat was white and had horns and a beard. He was friendly and liked to eat grass and hay. + +One day, Ben and Lily wanted to give the goat a hug. They went to the fence where the goat was. They said hello to the goat and reached out their arms. But the goat did not want a hug. He was frightened of Ben and Lily. He thought they were going to hurt him. + +The goat ran away from the fence. He ran to the barn. He saw a rope hanging from the roof. He thought it was a snake. He was more frightened. He tried to run away from the rope. But he was too fast. He ran into the rope. The rope wrapped around his horns. He was stuck. + +Ben and Lily heard the goat make a loud noise. They ran to the barn. They saw the goat hanging from the rope. He was kicking and bleating. He looked sad and scared. Ben and Lily felt sorry for the goat. They wanted to help him. + +Ben and Lily found a ladder. They climbed up the ladder. They reached the rope. They untied the rope from the goat's horns. The goat fell to the ground. He was free. He was happy. He licked Ben and Lily's faces. He thanked them for saving him. Ben and Lily hugged the goat. They were not frightened of him anymore. They were friends. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the yard. One day, they see a big box near the fence. They run to the box and look inside. + +"Wow, look at all the toys!" Lily says. She sees a doll, a ball, a car and a book. "Can we take them?" + +"I don't know," Ben says. He sees a note on the box. It says: "Toys for the store. Do not touch." + +"What is a store?" Lily asks. + +Ben shrugs. He does not know. He wants to play with the toys. He picks up the car and makes a vroom sound. + +"Let's play with them here," he says. "No one will see us." + +Lily nods. She picks up the doll and hugs it. They sit on the grass and play with the toys. They are happy. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is a big truck. It stops near the box. A man gets out of the truck. He looks angry. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" he yells. "Those are my toys! You can't have them!" + +Lily and Ben are scared. They drop the toys and run away. They hide behind the house. + +The man picks up the box and puts it in the truck. He drives away. + +Lily and Ben are sad. They liked the toys. They wish they had them. + +They go inside the house. Mom is in the kitchen. She sees them and smiles. + +"Hi, kids," she says. "Did you have fun?" + +Lily and Ben shake their heads. They tell Mom what happened. + +Mom hugs them and says: "I'm sorry, kids. Those toys were not for you. They were for the store. The store is a place where people buy and sell things. You can't take things that are not yours. That is wrong." + +Lily and Ben nod. They understand. They say sorry to Mom. + +Mom says: "It's okay. I forgive you. You made a mistake. But you learned something. Next time, you will know better. Now, how about some cookies and milk?" + +Lily and Ben smile. They like cookies and milk. They follow Mom to the table. They eat and drink. They feel warm and cozy. + +They look out the window. They see the roof of the house. They are glad they have a home. They are glad they have Mom. They are glad they have each other. They are happy. +Sara and Ben are playing with blocks in the living room. They want to build a big tower with all the blocks they have. Sara puts a block on top of another block, and then another one. Ben does the same on the other side. + +"Look, our tower is very high!" Sara says. + +"Yes, it is!" Ben says. "But we need to make it stronger. It might fall down." + +"How do we make it stronger?" Sara asks. + +"We need to support it. We need to put more blocks around it, like this." Ben shows Sara how to put blocks on the sides and the bottom of the tower. "See? Now it is more thick and more stable." + +Sara nods and copies Ben. They work together to support their tower with more blocks. They are happy and proud of their tower. + +Suddenly, they hear a loud noise from the kitchen. It is their dog, Max. He has knocked over a glass of water on the table. The water spills everywhere and makes the floor wet. + +"Oh no, Max!" Sara and Ben say. They run to the kitchen to see what happened. + +Max looks guilty and wags his tail. He is sorry for making a mess. + +"It's okay, Max. We are not mad at you. But you have to be more careful." Sara says. She hugs Max and pets him. + +Ben gets a towel and wipes the water from the floor. He also wipes Max's fur, which is wet too. + +"Good boy, Max. You are a good dog." Ben says. He hugs Max and pets him too. + +Sara and Ben go back to the living room. They see that their tower is still standing. It did not fall down, because they supported it well. + +"Yay, our tower is still here!" Sara says. + +"Yay, we did a good job!" Ben says. + +They smile and high-five each other. They play with their tower and their dog for a long time. They are happy and have fun. +Sara likes to eat oat for breakfast. She puts oat and milk in a bowl and puts it in the microwave. She waits for the beep sound. But today, the microwave is very slow. Sara is impatient. She wants to eat her oat now. + +She taps her foot and looks at the clock. She counts to ten. She counts to twenty. She counts to thirty. The microwave is still not done. Sara is very impatient. She opens the door and takes out her bowl. The oat is still cold and hard. Sara is unhappy. + +She puts the bowl back in the microwave and closes the door. She pushes the buttons. She hopes the microwave will end soon. She waits for the beep sound. She hears a ding. She opens the door and takes out her bowl. The oat is hot and soft. Sara is happy. + +She takes a spoon and eats her oat. She likes the sweet and creamy taste. She smiles and says, "Yum, yum, yum!" She finishes her oat and puts the bowl in the sink. She is full and ready for the day. She says, "Bye, bye, oat!" and runs to her room. She looks for her toys. She wants to play. +Lily and Sam loved to visit their grandma every week. Grandma was elderly, but she was very kind and fun. She always had stories to tell and games to play with them. + +One day, Grandma said, "Do you want to make some popcorn with me? It is easy and tasty. You can help me stir the pot." + +Lily and Sam nodded and followed Grandma to the kitchen. Grandma took out a big pot and put some oil and corn kernels in it. She put the pot on the stove and turned on the heat. + +"Listen carefully," Grandma said. "When you hear the corn pop, you have to stir the pot with this wooden spoon. Can you do that?" + +Lily and Sam said, "Yes, Grandma, we can do that." They waited and listened. Soon, they heard a pop, then another, then many more. The pot was full of popcorn. + +"Stir, stir, stir!" Grandma said. Lily and Sam took turns stirring the pot with the spoon. They smelled the popcorn and their mouths watered. + +"Good job, my dears," Grandma said. "Now we can add some salt and butter and enjoy our popcorn. Let's go to the living room and watch a movie together." + +Lily and Sam smiled and hugged Grandma. They carried the pot of popcorn to the living room and sat on the couch with Grandma. They ate the popcorn and watched a movie. They felt happy and cozy. They loved their grandma and her popcorn. +Tom is a boy who likes to play with his dog, Rex. Rex is a big, brown lab who likes to run and fetch. One day, Tom and Rex go to the park to have fun. They see a big pond with ducks and frogs. Tom throws a stick for Rex to catch, but Rex is careless. He runs too fast and falls into the pond. Splash! + +"Rex, Rex, come back!" Tom shouts. He is worried that Rex will get wet and cold. He runs to the edge of the pond and tries to reach Rex. But Rex is having fun. He swims and chases the ducks and frogs. He barks and wags his tail. He does not listen to Tom. + +"Rex, you are a bad dog!" Tom says. He is angry and sad. He sits on the grass and waits for Rex to come out of the pond. He does not want to play with Rex anymore. He thinks Rex is a naughty dog who does not love him. + +After a while, Rex gets tired of swimming. He sees Tom on the grass and feels sorry. He knows he made Tom unhappy. He swims to the shore and shakes his fur. He runs to Tom and licks his face. He whines and looks at Tom with his big, brown eyes. He wants Tom to forgive him. + +"Rex, you are a wet dog!" Tom says. He feels Rex's fur and nose. He smiles and hugs Rex. He knows Rex is a good dog who loves him. He says, "Rex, you are a silly dog, but you are my dog. I love you, Rex." + +Rex wags his tail and lies down next to Tom. He is happy and warm. He snuggles with Tom and falls asleep. Tom and Rex are friends again. They dream of more adventures in the park. +Sara liked to cook with her mom. They cooked eggs and toast for breakfast. Sara cracked the eggs and put them in a bowl. Mom stirred the eggs and poured them in a pan. Sara watched the eggs turn yellow and fluffy. + +"Can I cook the toast, Mom?" Sara asked. + +"Sure, honey. Be careful with the toaster. It is hot," Mom said. She gave Sara two slices of bread and showed her how to put them in the toaster. Sara pushed the lever down and waited for the toast to pop up. + +Sara and Mom put the eggs and toast on two plates. They added butter and jam to the toast. Sara liked strawberry jam. It was pink and sweet. Mom liked grape jam. It was purple and sour. + +They sat down at the table and ate their breakfast. Sara saw a red box on the table. It had a bow on it. + +"What is that, Mom?" Sara asked. + +"That is a gift for you, Sara. It is from Grandma. She sent it for your birthday," Mom said. She smiled and handed Sara the box. + +Sara opened the box and gasped. Inside was a beautiful dress. It was made of velvet. It was pink and soft. It had lace and ribbons on it. + +"Wow! It is so pretty! Thank you, Mom! Thank you, Grandma!" Sara said. She hugged the dress and Mom. + +"You're welcome, Sara. You can try it on later. Do you like it?" Mom asked. + +"I love it, Mom. It is the best dress ever. Can I cook with you in it?" Sara asked. + +Mom laughed and kissed Sara on the cheek. + +"Maybe not, Sara. You don't want to get it dirty. But you can wear it for a tea party. How about that?" Mom said. + +Sara nodded and smiled. + +"That sounds fun, Mom. Can we have cake and juice for the tea party?" Sara asked. + +"Of course, Sara. Anything you want. It is your special day," Mom said. + +They finished their breakfast and cleaned up the dishes. Sara put on her pink velvet dress and felt like a princess. She was happy and excited. She couldn't wait for the tea party. She loved her mom and grandma. They loved her too. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys. Tom has a sword and Sam has a shield. They pretend to be knights and fight dragons. + +One day, they hear their mom call them. "Boys, it is time to bathe!" she says. "You are very dirty and smelly." + +Tom and Sam do not want to bathe. They want to play more. They run away and hide under the bed. They think mom will not find them there. + +But mom is smart. She knows where they are. She comes to their room and looks under the bed. She sees them and smiles. "I found you!" she says. "Come on, let's go to the bathroom. Bathing is fun. You can play with the bubbles and the rubber duck." + +Tom and Sam are not happy. They think bathing is difficult and boring. They do not like the water and the soap. They make a sad face and say, "No, mom, we do not want to bathe. We want to play with our sword and shield." + +Mom is patient. She says, "I understand, boys, but you have to bathe. It is good for you. It makes you clean and healthy. And you can play with your sword and shield after you bathe. I promise." + +Tom and Sam think about it. They like to be clean and healthy. And they like to play with their sword and shield. They decide to listen to mom. They say, "OK, mom, we will bathe. But can we bring our sword and shield to the bathroom?" + +Mom laughs and says, "Sure, boys, you can bring your sword and shield to the bathroom. But be careful not to cut yourself or break anything. And do not splash too much water." + +Tom and Sam nod and smile. They take their sword and shield and follow mom to the bathroom. They bathe and play with the bubbles and the rubber duck. They have fun. They are good boys. Mom is proud of them. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and swing. They saw a big oak tree with many leaves. They wanted to climb it. + +"Can we climb the oak tree?" Lily asked Tom. + +"I don't know. It looks very high. Maybe we will fall," Tom said. + +They looked at the oak tree. It had a thick trunk and many branches. Some branches were low and some were high. They saw a squirrel on a high branch. It was eating a nut. + +"Look, a squirrel!" Lily said. "It can climb the oak tree. It is not afraid." + +"Maybe we can climb the oak tree too. We can be like the squirrel," Tom said. + +They decided to try. They held the trunk and stepped on the low branches. They went up and up. They felt happy and brave. + +But then they heard a voice. It was Mom. She was looking for them. She saw them on the oak tree. She was worried. + +"Lily! Tom! Come down from the oak tree right now!" Mom said. "It is not safe. You can get hurt." + +Lily and Tom heard Mom. They looked down. They saw Mom. She looked angry and scared. They felt sorry and scared too. + +"Sorry, Mom. We wanted to climb the oak tree. We wanted to be like the squirrel," Lily said. + +"We didn't understand. We didn't know it was bad," Tom said. + +They climbed down from the oak tree. They went to Mom. She hugged them and kissed them. She was glad they were okay. + +"I know you wanted to have fun. But you have to be careful. The oak tree is too high for you. You can play on the swings or the slide. They are safer," Mom said. + +Lily and Tom nodded. They understood. They said sorry again. They went to play on the swings and the slide. They still liked the oak tree. But they did not climb it anymore. They watched the squirrel from the ground. They waved to it. It waved back. +Tom was a bald man who liked to take pictures. He had a big camera that made a snap sound when he pressed a button. He had many pictures of his family, his friends and his dog. He put them in frames and hung them on the wall. + +One day, Tom went to the park with his camera. He saw a big tree with red leaves. He thought it was very pretty. He wanted to take a picture of it. He walked closer to the tree and looked for a good spot. He saw a little girl sitting under the tree. She had long brown hair and a pink dress. She was holding a book. + +Tom smiled and said, "Hello, little girl. Can I take a picture of you and the tree? It will be a nice memory." + +The little girl looked up and nodded. She smiled back and said, "Okay, mister. But can you please be quick? I want to read my book." + +Tom said, "Sure, sure. Don't worry. It will only take a second." He lifted his camera and aimed at the girl and the tree. He pressed the button and heard a snap. + +But something was wrong. The camera did not make a picture. It made a loud noise and smoke came out of it. Tom was shocked and scared. He dropped the camera and said, "Oh no! What happened? My camera is broken!" + +The little girl was also shocked and scared. She dropped her book and said, "Oh no! What happened? Your camera is broken!" + +They both looked at the camera and saw that it was black and burned. They both felt sad and sorry. They both said, "I'm sorry." + +Tom said, "I'm sorry, little girl. I wanted to take a nice picture of you and the tree, but I broke my camera. I don't have a picture now." + +The little girl said, "I'm sorry, mister. I wanted to let you take a nice picture of me and the tree, but your camera broke. You don't have a picture now." + +They both looked at each other and saw that they were both nice and kind. They both smiled and said, "It's okay." + +Tom said, "It's okay, little girl. Maybe I can get a new camera someday. And maybe I can see you again in the park. And maybe we can take a picture then." + +The little girl said, "It's okay, mister. Maybe you can get a new camera someday. And maybe I can see you again in the park. And maybe we can take a picture then." + +They both hugged and said, "Thank you." + +They both picked up their things and said, "Goodbye." + +They both walked away and felt happy and hopeful. They both had a new friend. +Sara and Sam are twins. They like to play together. Sometimes they play nice, sometimes they play rough. One day, they find a big box in the garage. They wonder what is inside. + +"Let's open it!" Sara says. + +"No, it's mine!" Sam says. + +They both pull on the box. The box does not open. It makes a loud noise. They hear something shake inside. + +"What is that?" Sara asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe a toy. Maybe a monster." Sam says. + +They get scared. They let go of the box. They run to their mom. + +"Mom, mom, there is something in the box!" Sara says. + +"It's shaking and making noise!" Sam says. + +Mom smiles. She walks to the garage. She opens the box. She takes out a big teddy bear. + +"Look, it's a gift for you two. It's a tough teddy bear. It can shake and roar. Do you like it?" Mom says. + +Sara and Sam look at the teddy bear. They see its soft fur and friendly eyes. They are not scared anymore. They are happy. + +"Wow, it's cool!" Sara says. + +"Thank you, mom!" Sam says. + +They hug the teddy bear. They hug mom. They hug each other. They play with the teddy bear. They share the box. They have fun. +Lily loved to hug her mom every morning before she went to her job. Her mom was a teacher and she helped little kids learn new things. Lily wanted to be a teacher too when she grew up. She thought her mom had the most beautiful job in the world. + +One day, Lily's mom told her that she had a surprise for her. She said that she would take her to her job after school and show her what she did. Lily was very excited and curious. She wondered what her mom's job looked like and who she worked with. + +Lily waited patiently until school was over. Then, she ran to her mom's car and gave her a big hug. Her mom smiled and drove them to her job. Lily saw a big building with many windows and a sign that said "School". She felt a little nervous, but her mom held her hand and said, "Don't worry, you'll love it here." + +They walked inside and Lily saw many rooms with desks and chairs and books and posters. She heard voices and laughter and music. Her mom took her to her room and introduced her to her students. They were all very friendly and nice to Lily. They showed her their drawings and stories and games. Lily felt happy and amazed. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for showing me your job. It's beautiful, just like you." Her mom hugged her back and said, "You're welcome, my sweet Lily. I'm so proud of you." +Tom likes to surf. He has a big board that he takes to the sea. He waits for a good wave and then he stands on his board and rides it. He feels happy and free. + +One day, Tom sees something unusual in the water. It is a big fish with a long nose and a fin. It is a dolphin. The dolphin comes close to Tom and makes a noise. Tom is not scared. He thinks the dolphin wants to play. + +Tom and the dolphin surf together. They take turns to jump over the waves and splash each other. They have fun. Tom feels a special bond with the dolphin. He thinks the dolphin is his friend. + +But then, Tom hears his mom calling him. She says it is time to go home. Tom is sad. He does not want to leave the dolphin. He thinks the dolphin needs him. He waves goodbye to the dolphin and hopes to see him again. + +The dolphin also feels sad. He likes Tom. He thinks Tom needs him. He follows Tom's board to the shore and makes a noise. He wants Tom to come back. + +Tom hears the dolphin and turns around. He sees the dolphin looking at him. He smiles and runs back to the water. He hugs the dolphin and says thank you. He tells his mom that he has a new friend. His mom is surprised and happy. She says that Tom and the dolphin are unusual, but wonderful. +Anna liked to play in the garden with her dog, Spot. Spot was a good dog and liked to follow Anna everywhere. One day, Anna saw a big jug behind a bush. It was brown and had a funny shape. Anna was curious and wanted to see what was inside. + +She took Spot by the collar and said, "Come, Spot, let's look at the jug." She led Spot to the bush and lifted the jug. It was heavy and had a lid. Anna opened the lid and peeked inside. She saw something shiny and sparkly. It looked like a necklace. + +Anna gasped and said, "Wow, Spot, look at this! It's so pretty!" She reached inside the jug and pulled out the necklace. It had many beads of different colors. Anna put it around her neck and felt very happy. She wondered who left the jug and the necklace in the garden. It was a mysterious gift. + +Spot barked and wagged his tail. He liked the necklace too. He licked Anna's face and made her giggle. Anna hugged Spot and said, "Thank you, Spot, for coming with me. You are my best friend." She decided to keep the jug and the necklace as a secret. She hid them under the bush and said, "We'll come back later, Spot. Let's go play some more." She led Spot away from the bush and ran to the swing. They had a fun day in the garden. +Lily and Tom were playing in the woods. They liked to pretend they were brave knights and princesses. They had a big stick for an axe and a shiny crown for a tiara. + +They saw a big cave and decided to explore it. They thought it might be a secret castle or a treasure cave. They walked inside, holding hands and their axe. + +But inside the cave, there was a big, scary bear. It was sleeping on a pile of leaves and berries. When it heard the children, it opened its eyes and let out a loud roar. + +Lily and Tom were very afraid. They wanted to run away, but the bear blocked the way. They did not know what to do. + +Tom remembered his axe. He held it up and said, "Don't be afraid, Lily. I will protect you. I will fight the bear with my axe. You are my charming princess and I am your brave knight." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Tom. You are very kind and brave. But maybe we don't have to fight the bear. Maybe we can be friends with it. Maybe it is just hungry and lonely." + +Lily picked up some berries from the pile and held them out to the bear. She said, "Hello, bear. We are sorry we woke you up. We are just playing. Do you want some berries? They are very yummy." + +The bear sniffed the berries and licked them. It liked them very much. It stopped roaring and started to wag its tail. It moved aside and let the children pass. + +Lily and Tom were very happy. They gave the bear some more berries and petted its fur. They said, "Goodbye, bear. Thank you for being nice to us. Maybe we can come back and play with you again." + +The bear nodded and smiled. It watched the children leave and went back to sleep. It dreamed of berries and friends. +Anna liked to play with her lizard, Leo. Leo was a gifted lizard. He could change his color to match the things around him. Sometimes he was green like the grass, sometimes he was brown like the dirt, and sometimes he was yellow like the sun. + +One day, Anna wanted to teach Leo a new trick. She wanted him to repeat what she said. She held Leo in her hand and said, "Hello, Leo. Can you say hello?" She waited for Leo to answer, but he did not say anything. He just blinked his eyes and looked at her. + +Anna tried again. She said, "Hello, Leo. Can you say hello?" She waited for Leo to answer, but he did not say anything. He just changed his color to pink like her dress. + +Anna was confused. She said, "Leo, why don't you repeat what I say? Don't you want to talk to me?" She waited for Leo to answer, but he did not say anything. He just changed his color to blue like the sky. + +Anna was sad. She said, "Leo, I love you. Can you say I love you?" She waited for Leo to answer, but he did not say anything. He just changed his color to red like her heart. + +Anna smiled. She realized that Leo was repeating what she said, but in his own way. He was showing her his colors, not his words. She hugged Leo and said, "You are a gifted lizard, Leo. You can say more than hello. You can say how you feel." She waited for Leo to answer, and he did. He changed his color to rainbow, like a happy smile. +Tom and Sam were two youths who liked to play soccer. They were on the same team and always tried to score goals. One day, they had a big game against another team. They wanted to win very much. + +Before the game, their coach gave them some tasty snacks. He said, "These are for you to have energy and be strong. But don't eat too much, or you will feel sick. Save some for later, okay?" Tom and Sam nodded and thanked the coach. + +But Tom did not listen to the coach. He ate all his snacks and even took some from Sam. He thought they were so yummy and he wanted more. Sam was sad and only had a little bit left. + +When the game started, Tom felt bad. His tummy hurt and he was slow. He could not run or kick well. He missed the ball and let the other team score. Sam tried to help him, but he was also tired and hungry. He wished he had more snacks. + +The coach saw what was wrong and called Tom and Sam to the side. He said, "Tom, why did you eat so much? You know that is not good for you. And why did you take Sam's snacks? That is not nice. You should share and be fair. Sam, why did you let Tom take your snacks? You need to stand up for yourself and say no. You should respect and protect yourself." + +Tom and Sam felt sorry and ashamed. They said, "We are sorry, coach. We made a mistake. We did not manage our snacks well. We did not manage our friendship well. We did not manage our game well. We will do better next time." + +The coach smiled and said, "That's good. I'm glad you learned your lesson. Now, go back and play your best. And remember, snacks are good, but not too much. Friendship is good, but not too easy. Soccer is good, but not too hard. Everything needs balance and care." + +Tom and Sam nodded and hugged. They went back and played their best. They scored some goals and had fun. They did not win, but they did not lose either. They tied with the other team and made some new friends. They were happy and proud. They managed to have a good day. +Sara and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big slide. Sara wants to go on the slide, but Ben is scared. + +"Come on, Ben, it is fun!" Sara says. "You are brave, you can do it!" + +Ben shakes his head. He does not want to go on the slide. He kneels on the ground and holds his tube. He likes his tube. It is red and shiny. He can blow bubbles with it. + +Sara goes on the slide. She slides down fast and laughs. She lands on the grass and looks at Ben. + +"See, Ben, it is not scary!" Sara says. "You can try it too. I will help you." + +Ben looks at Sara. He sees that she is happy. He wants to be happy too. He stands up and holds his tube. He walks to the slide with Sara. + +Sara holds Ben's hand. She helps him climb the steps. They reach the top of the slide. + +"Ready, Ben?" Sara asks. + +Ben nods. He is still scared, but he trusts Sara. He holds his tube tight. + +Sara and Ben slide down together. They feel the wind in their hair. They smile and shout. + +They land on the grass and hug. They are proud of themselves. + +"Wow, Ben, you did it!" Sara says. "You are very brave!" + +Ben smiles. He feels good. He did something new. He thanks Sara for helping him. + +They play with the tube and blow bubbles. They have fun in the park. They are happy. +Lily liked to play dress-up with her mom's clothes and perfume. She put on a big hat, a long dress and a shiny necklace. She sprayed some perfume on her neck and wrists. She felt very pretty and fancy. + +She went to show her dad, who was working on his laptop. She said, "Dad, look at me! I am a princess!" She twirled and smiled. She wanted him to say she was beautiful and give her a hug. + +But dad did not look at her. He said, "Not now, Lily. I am busy. Go away." He was very rude. He did not care about her dress-up. He did not smell her perfume. He did not see her necklace. + +Lily felt very sad and angry. She said, "You are a mean dad! You do not love me!" She stomped her feet and threw the perfume bottle on the floor. It broke and spilled everywhere. It smelled very strong and bad. + +Dad was very mad. He said, "Lily, what have you done? You made a big mess! You wasted mom's perfume! You are a naughty girl!" He got up and grabbed her arm. He wanted to put her in time-out. + +But Lily did not want to go. She said, "No, no, no! You are a bad dad! You do not deserve a princess!" She pulled and kicked. She did something very bold. She bowed to him and said, "Goodbye, dad. I am leaving you." She ran out of the room and slammed the door. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big jar of mints on a bench. They are curious. + +"Who left these mints here?" Lila asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe someone forgot them," Tom says. + +"Can we have some? They look yummy," Lila says. + +Tom nods. He opens the jar and takes a mint. He gives one to Lila too. They put the mints in their mouths. They are sweet and cool. + +"Mmm, these are good," Tom says. + +"Yes, they are," Lila agrees. + +They take some more mints and put them in their pockets. They want to save them for later. They close the jar and leave it on the bench. They run to the slide and have fun. + +Soon, a man comes to the bench. He is looking for his jar of mints. He is sad. He needs the mints for his bad breath. He has a meeting with his boss. He looks around and sees the jar. He is happy. He picks it up and opens it. He is shocked. The jar is almost empty. There are only a few mints left. + +"Hey, who took my mints?" he shouts. + +Lila and Tom hear him. They feel guilty. They know they did something wrong. They go to the man and say sorry. + +"We are sorry, mister. We took your mints. We didn't know they were yours. We thought they were for everyone," Lila says. + +"Yeah, we are sorry. We didn't mean to make you sad. Here, you can have our mints. We have some in our pockets," Tom says. + +They give the man their mints. The man is surprised. He sees that they are honest and kind. He smiles. + +"Thank you, kids. That is very helpful of you. You are good friends. I forgive you. You can keep some mints for yourselves. But next time, don't take things that are not yours, okay?" he says. + +"Okay, mister. We understand. We won't do it again. Thank you for being nice," Lila and Tom say. + +They hug the man and say goodbye. They go back to the park and share the mints. They are happy. They learned a lesson. The end. +Lily and Sam went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, but their favorite was the seal. The seal was big and gray, and had thick fur and a long nose. It liked to swim and splash in the water. + +"Look, the seal is waving at us!" Lily said, pointing at the seal. + +"Can we give it something to eat?" Sam asked. + +Mom nodded and bought some fish from the zoo shop. She gave some to Lily and Sam, and told them to be careful and gentle. + +Lily and Sam walked to the edge of the pool, where the seal was waiting. They held out the fish and the seal came closer. It opened its mouth and took the fish with a loud crunch. + +"Wow, it has big teeth!" Sam said. + +The seal seemed happy and made a funny noise. It sounded like "Arf, arf!" + +"Thank you for the fish!" Lily said. + +The seal nodded and waved again. Then it dived into the water and showed them how fast and graceful it was. + +Lily and Sam clapped and cheered. They liked the seal very much. They gave it a big smile and said goodbye. They hoped to see it again soon. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They gather leaves and make a big pile. They jump in the pile and laugh. + +"Look, Lily, I have a zipper on my jacket!" Ben says. He shows Lily how he can zip and unzip his jacket. + +"Wow, that is cool!" Lily says. She wants to try it too. She takes Ben's jacket and puts it on. She zips and unzips the jacket. + +"Give it back, Lily, that is mine!" Ben says. He is angry. He tries to grab his jacket from Lily. + +"No, I want to play with it!" Lily says. She runs away from Ben. She does not see the big dog that is coming. + +The dog sees Lily and thinks she is a toy. It barks and chases Lily. Lily is scared. She screams and drops the jacket. The dog bites the jacket and tears it. + +Ben sees what happens. He cries. His jacket is ruined. He is sad and mad at Lily. + +"Lily, you are a bad friend! You broke my jacket! I don't want to play with you anymore!" Ben says. + +Lily is sorry. She did not mean to break Ben's jacket. She wants to say sorry, but Ben does not listen. He walks away from her. + +Lily is alone. She has no jacket and no friend. She is cold and sad. She wishes she did not take Ben's jacket. She wishes everything was fine. +Anna liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Lily. Lily had long hair and a pretty dress. Anna liked to brush Lily's hair and make her look nice. + +One day, Anna found a shiny crown in her mom's closet. It was gold and had many jewels. Anna thought it was very beautiful. She wanted to wear it, but she also wanted to share it with Lily. She thought Lily would like to wear it too. + +Anna put the crown on her head and looked in the mirror. She smiled and said, "I am a princess!" Then she took the crown off and put it on Lily's head. She said, "You are a princess too, Lily!" + +Lily did not say anything, because she was a doll. But Anna pretended that Lily was happy and thanked her. Anna was very thoughtful. She liked to make her dolls happy. + +Anna and Lily played for a long time. They pretended to have a tea party, a dance, and a picnic. They had a lot of fun. Anna was very careful with the crown. She did not want to break it or lose it. + +When it was time to clean up, Anna put the crown back in her mom's closet. She gave Lily a hug and said, "Goodbye, princess. I love you." She put Lily in her bed and covered her with a blanket. She said, "Sleep well, princess. I will see you tomorrow." She kissed Lily and turned off the light. + +Anna was a good girl. She liked to play with her dolls and wear a crown. But she also liked to share and be thoughtful. She made her mom and dad proud. +Lily and Max were twins who loved to sing. They wanted to perform in the school show, but they had to pass a test first. The test was to sing a song on a high pitch, a low pitch, and a middle pitch. + +Lily practiced every day, but Max was lazy. He played with his toys and watched TV instead. He thought he could sing well enough without practice. Lily tried to help him, but he said, "No, thank you. I know what to do." + +On the day of the test, Lily and Max went to the music room. The teacher asked them to sing a song on a high pitch. Lily sang beautifully, but Max sang badly. His voice was thick and rough. He sounded like a frog. The teacher asked them to sing a song on a low pitch. Lily sang softly, but Max sang loudly. He sounded like a bear. The teacher asked them to sing a song on a middle pitch. Lily sang sweetly, but Max sang sourly. He sounded like a cat. + +The teacher shook her head. She said, "Lily, you passed the test. You can perform in the show. Max, you failed the test. You cannot perform in the show. You need to practice more." + +Lily felt sorry for Max. She said, "Max, I'm sorry. I wish you could perform with me. Maybe next time, you will practice more." + +Max felt sad and ashamed. He said, "Lily, I'm sorry. I was wrong. I should have listened to you. I learned my lesson. Practice makes perfect." +Anna likes to dress up in her pretty clothes. She has a pink dress, a yellow hat, and a purple scarf. She puts them on and looks in the mirror. She smiles and twirls around. + +She wants to show her dress to her friend Ben. She goes outside and sees Ben playing with his toy crane. He is lifting and moving blocks with the crane. He likes to build things. + +"Hi, Ben!" Anna says. "Look at my dress! Do you like it?" + +Ben looks at Anna and nods. "Yes, you look pretty," he says. "Do you want to play with my crane?" + +Anna thinks for a moment. She likes her dress, but she also likes cranes. She decides to play with Ben. She says, "OK, let's play with your crane. But be careful not to get my dress dirty!" + +Ben agrees. He and Anna take turns with the crane. They have fun building and moving things. They are good friends. +Tom and Lily are playing in the garden. They see many flowers and bugs. They like to smell the flowers and watch the bugs. + +"Look, Lily, a bee!" Tom says. He points to a yellow and black bee on a red flower. "The bee likes the flower. It makes honey." + +Lily nods. She likes honey. She wants to see the bee closer. She walks to the flower and bends down. She tries to touch the bee. + +"Careful, Lily!" Tom says. "The bee can sting you. It hurts. You have to be gentle." + +Lily stops. She does not want to hurt the bee or herself. She looks at the bee with her big eyes. The bee looks at her too. It buzzes softly. + +"Hello, bee," Lily says. "You are pretty. Your wings are smooth and shiny. Can I be your friend?" + +The bee seems to understand. It flies off the flower and lands on Lily's hand. It tickles her. Lily giggles. Tom smiles. + +"Wow, Lily, you are brave," Tom says. "The bee likes you. You are a good friend." + +Lily and Tom are happy. They play with the bee for a while. Then they say goodbye and let it go. They wave to the bee as it flies away. They hope to see it again. +Anna liked to play with her dolls in her room. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Lily. Lily had long hair, a pink dress and a smile. Anna pretended that Lily was her best friend and they had fun together. + +One day, Anna saw a spider on the wall near her bed. She was scared of the spider. It had eight legs, black eyes and a hairy body. Anna screamed and ran to her mom. She told her mom that there was a spider in her room and she wanted it to go away. + +Her mom came to her room and looked at the spider. She said, "Don't be afraid, Anna. The spider is not bad. It is just looking for a place to live. It won't hurt you or your dolls. Maybe you can be kind to the spider and let it stay in your room. It might even help you by eating the bugs that bother you." + +Anna thought about what her mom said. She was still scared of the spider, but she also wanted to be kind. She decided to give the spider a chance. She said, "Okay, mom. I will let the spider stay in my room. But it has to stay on the wall and not come near me or Lily." + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's very brave and nice of you, Anna. I'm proud of you. Maybe you and the spider can be friends too." + +The next day, Anna played with Lily again in her room. She looked at the spider on the wall. It was still there, but it did not seem so scary anymore. It was making a web that sparkled in the sun. Anna thought it was pretty. She said, "Hello, spider. I'm Anna. This is Lily. We are playing tea party. Do you want to join us?" + +The spider did not answer, but it moved its legs a little. Anna thought it was saying hello. She smiled and said, "I'm glad you are here, spider. You can be our friend too." + +The moral of the story is: Don't judge someone by their appearance. Be kind and open-minded. You might find a new friend in an unexpected place. +Tim and Sue went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and zebras. They liked the animals, but they were very hot. The sun was bright and the air was dry. + +They came to a big cage with a sign that said "ostrich". Tim and Sue did not know what an ostrich was. They looked inside and saw a big bird with long legs and a long neck. The bird had black and white feathers and a small head. It looked funny. + +The ostrich saw Tim and Sue and ran to them. It opened its mouth and made a loud noise. Tim and Sue were scared. They thought the bird wanted to bite them. They ran away, but the bird followed them. It reached its neck over the fence and tried to grab their hats. + +Mom and Dad saw what was happening and came to help. They told Tim and Sue not to worry. The ostrich was not mean, it was just curious. It liked to play with things that were colorful and shiny. They gave the ostrich a carrot and it stopped chasing them. It ate the carrot and made a happy noise. + +Tim and Sue felt better. They said sorry to the ostrich and gave it a pat. The ostrich liked that. It nodded its head and blinked its eyes. Tim and Sue smiled and waved goodbye. They went to find a place to soak their feet in water. They were thirsty and hungry. They hoped to find some ice cream and some bread. They did not want anything spicy. Spicy food made their mouths hurt. They had enough adventure for one day. +Anna liked to draw with ink. She had many colors of ink and many papers to draw on. She drew flowers, animals, houses and people. She was happy when she drew. + +One day, her mother told her to stop drawing and go to bed. It was dark outside and Anna was tired. But Anna did not want to stop drawing. She wanted to draw more and more. She said to her mother, "No, I want to draw!" + +Her mother was angry. She said to Anna, "You are not obedient. You have to listen to me. Drawing with ink is messy. You will stain your clothes and the table. Go to bed now or I will take away your ink." + +Anna was scared. She loved her ink. She did not want to lose it. But she still refused to go to bed. She said to her mother, "No, I want to draw!" + +Her mother was very angry. She took away Anna's ink and papers. She said to Anna, "You are very naughty. You have no ink to draw with now. Go to bed and think about what you did." + +Anna was sad. She had no ink to draw with. She had no papers to draw on. She had no pictures to look at. She cried and cried. She wished she was obedient. She wished she listened to her mother. She wished she had her ink back. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play in the snow. They made snowmen, snowballs and snow forts. One day, they decided to make a snow art display for everyone to see. + +They used ice, sticks, rocks and berries to make different shapes and pictures in the snow. They made a star, a heart, a flower and a face. They were very proud of their display and wanted to show it to their parents and friends. + +They ran to their houses and asked their parents to come and see their display. Their parents put on their coats and boots and followed them to the snow. They saw the display and smiled. + +"Wow, this is a very nice display!" Lily's mom said. "You are very creative, Lily and Ben!" + +"Thank you, mom!" Lily said. "We worked hard to make it!" + +"This is a very popular display!" Ben's dad said. "Look, there are other kids coming to see it too!" + +"Thank you, dad!" Ben said. "We are happy to share it!" + +Lily and Ben waved to the other kids who came to see their display. They felt proud and happy. They had made a snow art display that everyone liked. They hugged each other and smiled. +Anna and Ben were going to visit their grandma. They were very happy because they loved grandma and she always had fun games and yummy cookies. They packed their clothes and toys in their luggage and waited for dad to take them to the car. + +But when dad came, he looked sad. He said that grandma was sick and they could not go see her today. He said they had to stay home and wait for grandma to get better. Anna and Ben were very sad too. They did not want to stay home. They wanted to see grandma. They frowned and said, "No, no, no!" + +Dad hugged them and said, "I know, I know. It is hard. But grandma needs to rest and we need to be patient. Maybe we can call her and say hello. And maybe we can go see her next week. OK?" He smiled and tried to make them feel better. + +Anna and Ben nodded, but they still felt sad. They did not want to unpack their luggage. They wanted to keep it ready for when they could go see grandma. They dragged their luggage to their room and put it next to their bed. They hoped that grandma would get better soon and that they could hug her and play with her and eat her cookies. They loved grandma very much. She was old, but she was the best. +Sara and Ben are best friends. They like to play with dolls and cars. One day, they find a big box in the park. It is smooth and shiny. They wonder what is inside. + +"Let's open it!" Ben says. + +"No, we should not. It is not ours." Sara says. + +They discuss what to do. Ben wants to see the box. Sara wants to leave it alone. They get angry at each other. + +"Fine, I will open it by myself!" Ben says. He runs to the box and pulls the lid. + +"Ben, stop!" Sara says. She runs after him. + +But it is too late. The box is full of balloons. They pop out and fly everywhere. Some of them burst with a loud noise. Sara and Ben are scared. They cover their ears and eyes. + +"Help!" they cry. + +A man comes to the park. He sees the balloons and the box. He sees Sara and Ben. He is not happy. + +"Hey, what are you doing? That is my box! I was going to use it for a party!" he says. + +He picks up the box and the balloons. He looks at Sara and Ben. He is still angry. + +"Did you open my box?" he asks. + +Sara and Ben nod. They are sorry. + +"Why did you do that?" he asks. + +They tell him they were curious. They tell him they were discussing what to do. They tell him they are best friends. + +The man sighs. He is not so angry anymore. He remembers he was once a child too. + +"OK, I forgive you. But you should not touch things that are not yours. It is not nice. It can be dangerous." he says. + +He gives them a wink. He smiles. + +"Here, you can have one balloon each. But don't pop them. They are for fun." he says. + +He hands them a balloon. Sara and Ben say thank you. They hug each other. They are happy. They are still best friends. +Tom and Lily love to read books. They have many books in their room. They like to read about animals, cars, princesses and pirates. Sometimes they read together, and sometimes they read alone. + +One day, Tom and Lily go to the library with their mom. The library is a big building with many books. Tom and Lily are very happy. They can borrow any books they want. They run fast to the children's section. They look at the books on the shelves. + +"Look, Lily, this book has a lion on the cover!" Tom says. He likes lions. They are big and strong. + +"I want this book, Tom. It has a castle and a crown. It is a luxury book!" Lily says. She likes castles and crowns. They are pretty and shiny. + +They each take a book and go to the checkout. Their mom helps them scan the books. They say thank you to the librarian. They go back to the car. + +"Can we read our books now, mom?" Tom and Lily ask. + +"Sure, you can read your books in the car. But remember to buckle up first. Safety first!" their mom says. + +Tom and Lily buckle up. They open their books. They read fast. They enjoy their books. They are happy. Reading is fun. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. But they did not like the sun. It was very hot and harsh. It made their skin red and their eyes hurt. + +"Let's go under the tree," Lily said. "It is cooler there." + +"OK," Ben said. They ran to the big tree and sat in the shade. They felt better. + +They saw a man walking by. He had a big hat on his head. It was blue and yellow and had a feather. It looked funny. + +"Look at his hat!" Lily said. "It is so silly!" + +Ben laughed. He wanted to have a hat like that. He thought it would be fun. + +"Hey, mister!" he shouted. "Can I try your hat?" + +The man stopped and looked at them. He frowned. He did not like children. He thought they were noisy and rude. + +"No, you can't," he said in a harsh voice. "This is my hat. Go away and leave me alone." + +He walked away fast. He did not listen to Ben. + +Lily and Ben felt sad. They did not understand why the man was so mean. They just wanted to see his hat. + +They hugged each other. They decided to forget about the man and his hat. They had each other and they had the tree. They were happy again. +Ben and Lily wanted to make a cake for Mom. They found a big bowl and some things in the kitchen. They put flour, sugar, eggs, milk, and chocolate in the bowl. Then they took a big spoon and started to stir. + +"Stir, stir, stir," they sang. "We are making a cake for Mom. She will be so happy and love us so much." + +But they did not know how much of each thing to put in the bowl. They put too much flour, too much sugar, too much eggs, too much milk, and too much chocolate. The bowl was full and the mix was thick and sticky. + +"Oops," said Ben. "We need more room. Let's put some of the mix in this cup." + +He took a cup from the shelf and poured some of the mix in it. Then he put the cup in the microwave and pressed a button. + +"Beep, beep, beep," the microwave said. "Your cake is ready." + +Ben and Lily ran to the microwave and opened the door. They saw a big, brown, bubbly thing in the cup. It smelled bad and looked disgusting. + +"Yuck," said Lily. "That is not a cake. That is a mess." + +They heard Mom coming home. They quickly took the cup out of the microwave and hid it behind the couch. They hoped Mom would not see it. + +"Hello, my sweeties," Mom said. "What have you been doing?" + +"We made a cake for you, Mom," Ben and Lily said. "It is in the bowl. Do you want to try it?" + +Mom looked at the bowl and saw the mix. She smiled and said, "Thank you, my loves. That is very kind of you. But I think we need to bake the cake first. And maybe we need to follow a recipe next time. How about we do that together?" + +Ben and Lily nodded and hugged Mom. They were happy that Mom was not mad. They did not tell her about the cup behind the couch. They hoped it would go away. +Ben and Lily were playing 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 were very happy with their snowman. + +"Look, he is so tall and nice!" Lily said. + +"Yes, he is. But he needs a mouth. Let's find some stones to make a smile," Ben said. + +They ran to the garden to look for stones. But the snow was slippery and Ben stumbled. He fell on the ground and hurt his knee. He started to cry. + +"Ow, ow, ow! It hurts!" Ben said. + +Lily heard him and ran to him. She saw his knee was red and bleeding. She felt sorry for him. + +"Don't cry, Ben. I will help you. Come, let's go inside. Mom will make it better," Lily said. + +She helped him get up and they walked to the house. They left their snowman outside. He looked at them with his coal eyes and smiled with his stone mouth. He was happy they were friends. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big box under a tree. It is hidden by some leaves. + +"Look, a box!" Lily says. "What is inside?" + +"I don't know. Let's open it!" Ben says. They pull the leaves away and lift the lid. + +Inside the box, they see many things. There are books, toys, clothes, and a rag. The rag is red and soft. Lily picks it up and hugs it. + +"It's a nice rag. Can I keep it?" Lily asks. + +"Sure, you can have it. I like this car." Ben says. He takes a toy car and makes it zoom on the ground. + +They play with the things in the box for a long time. They are happy and have fun. + +Then, they hear a voice. It is a man. He is looking for his box. + +"Hey, who took my box? That's my stuff!" the man says. He sees Lily and Ben and walks towards them. + +Lily and Ben are scared. They drop the things and run away. They leave the box and the rag behind. + +They run to Lily's house. They knock on the door. Lily's mom opens it. + +"Mom, we need to visit you!" Lily says. + +"Why? What happened?" Lily's mom asks. + +"We found a box in the park. It had a rag and other things. But a man came and he was angry. He wanted his box back. We ran away." Lily says. + +"Oh, dear. That sounds scary. Come in, come in. You are safe here." Lily's mom says. She hugs them and gives them some cookies. + +Lily and Ben eat the cookies and tell Lily's mom about the box and the rag. They are sad that they lost the rag, but they are glad that they have each other. They are still friends. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. They had many toys, but they liked the same ones. Lily had a soft bear that she hugged all the time. Tom had a red car that he zoomed around the floor. + +"Can I play with your bear?" Tom asked Lily. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said. "You have your car." + +"But I want the bear too!" Tom said. He tried to grab the bear from Lily, but she held it tight. + +"Stop it! You are stealing my bear!" Lily shouted. + +They pulled and tugged on the bear, making it squeak. They did not hear the loud noise outside. They did not feel the floor shaking. They did not see the pictures falling from the wall. They did not know there was an earthquake. + +Suddenly, the bear ripped in half. Lily and Tom both fell to the ground, holding a piece of the bear. They looked at each other, and then at the bear. They felt sad and scared. + +They heard their mom calling their names. She ran into the living room and saw the mess. She saw the broken bear and the crying children. She hugged them both and said, "It's okay, it's okay. The earthquake is over. You are safe. I love you." + +She took them to the couch and wrapped them in a blanket. She gave them some cookies and milk. She told them she would fix the bear later. She said they should share their toys and be nice to each other. Lily and Tom nodded and said they were sorry. They hugged each other and their mom. They felt warm and cozy. They forgot about the earthquake and the stealing. They only remembered the soft bear. +Lily liked to look for bugs in the garden. She saw a green caterpillar on a leaf. She wanted to play with it. She picked it up and put it in her hand. + +The caterpillar did not like that. It wanted to be on the leaf. It tried to crawl away. Lily held it tight. She said, "You are my friend. I will wrap you in a blanket." + +She ran to the house. She found a small cloth. She wrapped the caterpillar in it. She put it in a box. She said, "Now you are cozy. I will come back soon." + +She went to have a snack. She forgot about the caterpillar. The caterpillar was impatient. It wanted to get out. It pushed and pushed. It made a hole in the cloth. It crawled out of the box. + +It saw a window. It went to the window. It saw the garden. It saw the leaf. It wanted to go back. It climbed on the window sill. It waited for the wind. + +The wind came. It blew the caterpillar. The caterpillar flew in the air. It landed on the leaf. It was happy. It said, "I am free. I will make a cocoon. I will be a butterfly." +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play with swords. They made swords from sticks and pretended to be knights. One day, they found a big sword in the woods. It was shiny and sharp and had a red handle. + +"Wow, look at this sword!" Tom said. "It must be magic. I want to keep it." + +"No, it's mine!" Sam said. "I saw it first. Give it to me." + +They started to fight over the sword. They pulled and pushed and shouted. They did not see the big bear that was watching them from behind a tree. + +The bear was hungry and angry. It roared and ran towards the boys. Tom and Sam were scared. They dropped the sword and tried to run away. But the bear was faster and blocked their way. They were helpless. + +"Help, help!" they cried. "Someone save us!" + +A man heard their cries. He was a hunter who lived in the woods. He had a bow and arrows. He saw the bear and the boys. He aimed and shot an arrow at the bear. The arrow hit the bear in the chest. The bear fell down and did not move. + +The man ran to the boys and hugged them. He checked if they were hurt. They were not. They were just shaken. + +"Thank you, thank you!" they said. "You saved us. You are a hero." + +The man smiled and said, "You are welcome. But you should not play with swords. They are dangerous. And you should not fight with each other. You are brothers. You should love and trust each other. That is the best way to be safe and happy." + +Tom and Sam nodded and said, "You are right. We are sorry. We will not play with swords anymore. And we will not fight anymore. We will love and trust each other." + +They hugged each other and the man. Then they took the sword and gave it back to the man. They said, "We do not want this sword. You can have it. It is not magic. It is trouble." + +The man took the sword and said, "Thank you. I will take it to the king. He lost it in a battle. He will be glad to have it back. And he will reward me for finding it. You see, sometimes good things happen when you do the right thing." + +He waved goodbye and left. Tom and Sam went back to their home. They told their parents what happened. Their parents were proud of them. They learned their lesson. They never played with swords again. And they always loved and trusted each other. The end. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to travel with their mom and dad. They went to many places and saw many things. One day, they went to the ocean for the first time. The ocean was very big and wide and blue. Sara and Ben wanted to play in the water and make sand castles. + +"Look, Sara, I found a shell!" Ben said, holding a shiny pink shell in his hand. + +"Wow, Ben, it's so pretty! Can I see?" Sara asked, reaching for the shell. + +"No, it's mine! I found it first!" Ben said, pulling the shell away. + +"Please, Ben, let me see! I'll give it back!" Sara said, trying to grab the shell. + +"No, no, no! Go find your own shell!" Ben said, running away from Sara. + +Sara felt sad and angry. She wanted to see the shell too. She chased after Ben, but he was faster. He ran to the water and threw the shell into the ocean. + +"Ha, ha, ha! Now you can't see it!" Ben said, laughing. + +Sara stopped and stared at the ocean. She saw the shell disappear into the waves. She felt tears in her eyes. She ran to her mom and dad and told them what Ben did. + +Mom and dad were not happy. They scolded Ben for being mean and selfish. They told him to apologize to Sara and to share his things. They also told him that he should not throw things into the ocean, because it could hurt the animals that live there. + +Ben felt sorry and ashamed. He realized that he was wrong. He went to Sara and said he was sorry. He hugged her and said he loved her. He said he would share his things with her from now on. + +Sara forgave Ben and hugged him back. She said she loved him too. She said they could find another shell together. + +Mom and dad smiled and praised Ben and Sara for being kind and loving. They said they were proud of them. They said that traveling was fun, but it was also a way to learn and respect the world and each other. + +The end. +Tom likes to play with his lizard, Rex. Rex is green and has a long tail. Tom likes to hold Rex and pet him. Rex is calm and does not bite or run away. + +One day, Tom decides to bathe Rex. He fills a small tub with water and puts Rex inside. Rex does not like the water. He splashes and tries to get out. Tom thinks Rex is having fun, but Rex is scared and cold. + +Tom's mom sees Tom and Rex in the bathroom. She is not happy. She tells Tom that lizards do not need to bathe. She says that water can hurt Rex's skin and make him sick. She takes Rex out of the tub and dries him with a towel. She puts Rex back in his cage with a warm lamp and some food. + +Tom is sorry for making Rex unhappy. He says sorry to Rex and his mom. He learns that lizards are different from people and need different things. He promises to be more careful with Rex and only play with him when he is dry. Rex forgives Tom and curls up in his cage. Tom hugs his mom and says he loves her and Rex. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys. Today, they have a big box of toys. They want to make a zoo with the toys. + +Lily picks a gray elephant. She puts it on the floor. She says, "This is my elephant. He is big and friendly. He likes to eat leaves." + +Tom picks a gray mouse. He puts it next to the elephant. He says, "This is my mouse. He is small and friendly. He likes to eat cheese." + +Lily and Tom look at the toys. They see a gray cat, a gray dog, a gray rabbit, and a gray bird. They say, "Wow, we have many gray animals. They are all friendly. They can be friends in our zoo." + +They put the gray cat, the gray dog, the gray rabbit, and the gray bird on the floor. They make a fence with some blocks. They say, "This is our zoo. We have a gray elephant, a gray mouse, a gray cat, a gray dog, a gray rabbit, and a gray bird. They are happy and friendly. We love our zoo." +Lily and Ben were friends. They liked to play with toys and books. One day, they found a big box in the garage. It was full of weird things. There were masks, hats, clothes, and tools. + +"Let's play dress up!" Lily said. "We can be anyone we want!" + +"Okay!" Ben said. "But we have to be quiet. Mom and Dad are working." + +They took out some things from the box and put them on. Lily wore a mask with a long nose and a hat with feathers. Ben wore a coat with buttons and a tool belt. They looked funny. + +"Who are you?" Lily asked. + +"I am a builder. I make houses and bridges. Who are you?" Ben asked. + +"I am a bird. I fly and sing. Look at my feathers!" Lily said. + +They pretended to build and fly around the garage. They had fun. But they were not quiet. They made a lot of noise. + +Mom and Dad heard them. They came to the garage. They were angry. + +"What are you doing?" Mom asked. + +"Playing dress up!" Lily and Ben said. + +"Playing dress up? With these things? These are not toys! These are dangerous! You could hurt yourself or break something!" Dad said. + +He took off their masks, hats, clothes, and tools. He put them back in the box. He closed the box. He locked the box. + +"No more dress up! No more playing in the garage! Go to your rooms! Now!" He said. + +Lily and Ben were sad. They did not understand. They liked the weird things. They liked to play. They did not mean to be bad. + +They went to their rooms. They did not talk. They did not play. They were quiet. They were bored. They missed their friends. They missed their fun. They had a bad day. +Tom liked to play the drum. He had a big drum that made loud noises. He liked to hit the drum with his sticks. He played the drum every day. + +But his mom did not like the drum. She said the drum was too noisy. She said the drum gave her a headache. She said the drum was not music. She said Tom had to quit the drum. + +One day, Tom came home from school. He wanted to play the drum. He ran to his room. But he saw something wrong. His drum was not there. His drum was gone. He saw a note on his bed. It said: "I took your drum. You have to quit the drum. Love, Mom." + +Tom was very sad. He felt empty. He did not want to quit the drum. He loved the drum. He wanted his drum back. He went to find his mom. He said: "Mom, where is my drum? I want my drum. Please give me my drum." + +His mom was in the kitchen. She was making a cake. She saw Tom. She saw his sad face. She felt sorry. She said: "Tom, I'm sorry. I know you like the drum. But the drum is too loud. The drum bothers the neighbors. The drum is not good for you. You have to quit the drum. You have to find something else to play." + +Tom did not like what his mom said. He did not want to find something else. He wanted his drum. He said: "But mom, the drum is fun. The drum is my friend. The drum makes me happy. I don't want to quit the drum. Please, please, please, can I have my drum?" + +His mom thought for a while. She loved Tom. She wanted him to be happy. She had an idea. She said: "Tom, how about this? You can have your drum back. But you have to play it only in the garage. And you have to play it only when I say yes. And you have to play it softly. Can you do that?" + +Tom thought for a while. He wanted his drum back. But he did not want to play it only in the garage. And he did not want to play it only when his mom said yes. And he did not want to play it softly. He liked to play it loud. He said: "No, mom. That is not fair. That is not fun. That is not the drum. I don't want to do that." + +His mom sighed. She did not know what to do. She said: "Tom, please. You have to quit the drum. You have to be a good boy. You have to listen to me. You have to try something else. Look, I have a cake for you. Do you want some cake?" + +Tom looked at the cake. The cake looked yummy. The cake smelled good. The cake had frosting and sprinkles. Tom liked cake. He said: "Yes, mom. I want some cake. Thank you, mom." + +His mom smiled. She cut a piece of cake for Tom. She gave him a plate and a fork. She said: "You're welcome, Tom. Here, have some cake. And don't worry. We'll find something else for you to play. Something that is not loud. Something that is not a drum. Something that you will like. OK?" + +Tom nodded. He took a bite of the cake. The cake was sweet. The cake was soft. The cake was good. He said: "OK, mom. I'll try something else. But I still miss my drum. Maybe someday I can play the drum again. Maybe." + +His mom hugged him. She said: "Maybe, Tom. Maybe. But for now, let's enjoy the cake. And let's be quiet. OK?" + +Tom nodded. He ate his cake. He was quiet. He was still sad. But he was also full. And he loved his mom. And he hoped that someday he could play the drum again. Someday. +Lily liked to play with her bow and arrows. She made them from sticks and string. She would scatter her arrows on the grass and pretend to hunt for animals. She was very good at hitting her targets. + +One day, she saw a big bird in the sky. It was black and shiny and had a long tail. Lily thought it was a dragon. She wanted to shoot it with her bow and arrow. She ran to get her best arrow. It had a red feather on it. + +But when she looked up, the bird was gone. She felt sad. She wondered where it went. She heard a loud noise behind her. She turned around and saw the bird. It was not a dragon. It was a crow. It had taken her red arrow and was flying away with it. + +Lily was angry. She shouted at the crow. She tried to get her arrow back. But the crow was too fast and too wise. It flew high and far. It laughed at Lily. It liked her red arrow. It was a shiny prize. + +Lily learned a lesson. She should not scatter her arrows on the grass. She should keep them safe and close. She should not try to shoot big birds. They might be smarter than her. She should be happy with her bow and arrows. They were her friends. +Ben and Mia like to play with paper boats. They cut and fold paper to make boats of different colors and sizes. They use glue to stick the paper together and make the boats strong. + +One day, they go to the park with their paper boats. They find a big pond with ducks and fish. They want to sail their paper boats on the water and see how they float. + +"Look, Mia, my boat is red and yellow. It is very fast and shiny," Ben says. He puts his boat on the water and blows on it. The boat sails away from the shore. + +"Wow, Ben, your boat is nice. But my boat is blue and green. It is very pretty and smooth," Mia says. She puts her boat on the water and blows on it. The boat sails next to Ben's boat. + +They watch their boats sail on the pond. They see the ducks and fish swim around their boats. They think it is very interesting and fun. They laugh and clap their hands. + +But then, a big wind comes. It blows very hard on the pond. It makes the water splash and the boats shake. Ben and Mia are scared. They want their boats back. + +"Help, Mia, the wind is taking my boat away. It is going to the other side of the pond," Ben says. He runs along the shore and tries to catch his boat. + +"Help, Ben, the wind is taking my boat away too. It is going to the middle of the pond," Mia says. She runs after Ben and tries to catch her boat. + +They chase their boats on the shore. But the wind is too strong and the pond is too big. They cannot reach their boats. They see their boats sail farther and farther away. They feel sad and cry. + +"Ben, Mia, what is wrong?" their mom says. She comes to the pond and sees them crying. She hugs them and asks them what happened. + +"Mom, we lost our paper boats. The wind took them away. We can't get them back," Ben says. + +"Mom, we made our paper boats with paper and glue. We wanted to sail them on the pond. But the wind blew them away. We can't see them anymore," Mia says. + +Their mom feels sorry for them. She knows they worked hard to make their paper boats. She wants to make them happy again. + +"Don't worry, Ben and Mia. I have an idea. Let's go to the store and buy some new paper and glue. We can make new paper boats at home. And tomorrow, we can come back to the pond and sail them again. Maybe the wind will be gentle and the ducks and fish will be friendly. What do you think?" their mom says. + +Ben and Mia wipe their tears and smile. They like their mom's idea. They think it is a good idea. + +"Okay, mom. Let's go to the store and buy some new paper and glue. We can make new paper boats at home. And tomorrow, we can come back to the pond and sail them again. Maybe the wind will be gentle and the ducks and fish will be friendly. We think it is a good idea," they say. + +They hold their mom's hand and walk to the store. They are happy again. They look forward to making new paper boats and sailing them on the pond. They think it will be very interesting and fun. +Lila and Sam were playing in the park. They liked to swing on the big swings. They went very high and felt the wind in their hair. + +But there was a big black bird on the top of the swing set. It was a raven. It made loud noises and flapped its wings. It looked angry and scary. + +Lila and Sam were nervous. They wanted to swing, but they did not want the raven to hurt them. They stopped swinging and looked at the bird. + +"Go away, raven!" Lila shouted. "This is our swing!" + +The raven did not go away. It cawed louder and moved closer to them. It seemed to want the swing for itself. + +Sam had an idea. He picked up a stick from the ground and threw it at the raven. The stick hit the raven and made it fly away. + +"Yay, Sam!" Lila cheered. "You scared the raven!" + +Lila and Sam hugged each other and smiled. They were not nervous anymore. They went back to swinging and having fun. They did not see the raven again. +Tom and Lily wanted to go on the big train. They had a ticket from their mom. The ticket was blue and shiny. They liked the ticket very much. + +They ran to the train station. They saw the big train. It was red and loud. They wanted to get on the train. They looked for their ticket. But they could not find it. + +"Oh no, where is our ticket?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know, maybe we dropped it," Lily said. + +They looked around. They saw a man. He had a blue and shiny ticket in his hand. He was smiling. He was careless. He did not see Tom and Lily. + +"Hey, that's our ticket!" Tom shouted. + +He ran to the man. He tried to get the ticket. But the man was faster. He got on the train. He waved at Tom and Lily. He was mean. + +The train started to move. Tom and Lily could not get on the train. They were sad. They cried. They missed the big train. They had no ticket. They had no fun. +Tom and Lily were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two rocks for eyes. They were very happy with their snowman. + +But then a big truck came. It was very loud and fast. The driver did not see the snowman. He drove over it and smashed it. The snowman was gone. Only the hat and the scarf and the carrot and the rocks were left. + +Tom and Lily were very sad. They ran to the truck and shouted at the driver. + +"Hey, you hurt our snowman! You are very bad! You have to say sorry!" + +The driver was surprised. He did not know there was a snowman. He got out of the truck and looked at the mess. + +"I'm sorry, kids. I did not mean to hurt your snowman. I did not see it. It was too white and too small. I was in a hurry to deliver some food." + +Tom and Lily were still angry. They did not care about the food. They cared about their snowman. + +"But our snowman was very nice. We worked hard to make him. Now he is melted. We can't make him again. It's not fair!" + +The driver felt sorry for them. He wanted to make them feel better. + +"I know, kids. I know. It's not fair. But maybe you can make another snowman. Maybe you can make him bigger and brighter. Maybe you can put some flags or some stickers on him. Then I will see him and I will not drive over him. And I will wave at him and say hello." + +Tom and Lily thought about it. They liked the idea of making a bigger and brighter snowman. They liked the idea of putting some flags and some stickers on him. They liked the idea of the driver waving at him and saying hello. + +They looked at the driver and smiled. + +"Okay, mister. We will try that. Thank you for saying sorry. And thank you for the food. We hope you have a good day." + +The driver smiled back. + +"You're welcome, kids. And I'm sorry again. And I hope you have a good day too." + +He got back in his truck and drove away. Tom and Lily waved at him and said goodbye. Then they went to find more snow and more things to make a new snowman. They were not sad anymore. They were happy. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big orange jeep in the park. It is shiny and has four wheels. + +"Wow, look at this jeep!" Tom says. "Can we play with it?" + +"I don't know," Lily says. "Maybe it belongs to someone. Maybe they will be angry if we touch it." + +Tom does not listen. He climbs into the jeep and pretends to drive. He makes loud noises with his mouth. "Vroom, vroom, beep, beep!" + +Lily watches him. She is scared. She does not want to get in trouble. She does not trust Tom. + +"Tom, get out of the jeep!" Lily says. "Someone is coming!" + +Tom looks up. He sees a man walking towards them. He has a big hat and a long coat. He looks angry. + +"Hey, you kids, get away from my jeep!" the man shouts. "This is not a toy! This is my jeep!" + +Tom is scared too. He jumps out of the jeep and runs away. He leaves Lily behind. + +Lily is very sad. She does not know what to do. She wishes Tom did not run away. She wishes he was her friend. + +The man reaches the jeep. He sees Lily. He is not angry anymore. He is kind. + +"Hello, little girl," he says. "Are you OK? Did that boy hurt you?" + +Lily shakes her head. She does not say anything. + +The man smiles. He picks up Lily and puts her in the jeep. He gives her a candy. + +"Don't worry, I will take you home," he says. "I am sorry I scared you. I love my jeep very much. It is very special to me. Do you want to know why?" + +Lily nods. She is curious. She trusts the man. + +The man tells her a story. He tells her how he got the jeep from his father, who got it from his grandfather, who got it from a soldier. He tells her how the jeep helped him travel to many places and meet many people. He tells her how the jeep is orange because it is his favorite color. + +Lily listens. She likes the story. She likes the jeep. She likes the man. + +They reach Lily's house. The man stops the jeep and helps Lily out. He gives her a hug. + +"Thank you for listening to me," he says. "You are a very nice girl. Maybe you can come and play with my jeep again someday. But only if you ask me first, OK?" + +Lily nods. She says thank you. She waves goodbye. + +She runs to her house. She tells her mom about the jeep and the man. She says she made a new friend. + +Her mom smiles. She is happy. She is proud of Lily. +Lily loved to go to the zoo with her mom. She liked to see all the different animals and hear their sounds. Her favorite animal was the tiger. She thought the tiger was very pretty, with its orange and black fur and big teeth. + +One day, Lily and her mom went to the zoo when it was time for the tiger to eat. They saw a man with a big bucket of meat. He was going to feed the tiger. Lily wanted to see how the tiger ate, so she asked her mom if they could go closer. + +"Okay, but we have to be very quiet and careful," her mom said. "The tiger might get angry if we make too much noise or get too close." + +They followed the man to the fence where the tiger was waiting. The man threw some meat over the fence and the tiger ran to catch it. It made a loud roar and bit the meat with its sharp teeth. Lily was amazed and scared at the same time. + +"Wow, look at that!" she whispered to her mom. "The tiger is so strong and fast!" + +"Yes, it is," her mom said. "But we have to be respectful and not bother it. The tiger needs its space and privacy." + +Lily nodded and watched the tiger eat some more meat. She wondered what it would be like to feed the tiger herself. She thought it would be fun and exciting. She wished she had some meat to give to the tiger. + +She looked around and saw a hot dog stand nearby. She had an idea. She told her mom she was hungry and wanted a hot dog. Her mom agreed and bought her one. Lily took the hot dog and pretended to eat it. But she had a different plan. + +She waited until her mom was looking at something else. Then she ran back to the fence where the tiger was. She held the hot dog in her hand and waved it at the tiger. She wanted to feed the tiger and make it happy. + +"Here, kitty, kitty!" she called. "I have something for you!" + +The tiger heard her voice and saw the hot dog. It stopped eating the meat and looked at her. It smelled the hot dog and licked its lips. It wanted the hot dog. It growled and moved closer to the fence. + +Lily was not afraid. She thought the tiger was friendly and wanted to play. She smiled and threw the hot dog over the fence. She hoped the tiger would catch it and eat it. + +But she made a big mistake. The hot dog was too small and too far for the tiger to catch. It fell on the ground and rolled away. The tiger was angry and frustrated. It felt cheated and tricked. It did not like the hot dog. It wanted something bigger and better. It wanted Lily. + +It jumped on the fence and tried to reach Lily. It roared and clawed at the air. It showed its teeth and eyes. It was not pretty anymore. It was scary and mean. + +Lily was shocked and terrified. She realized what she had done. She screamed and ran away. She dropped the hot dog and looked for her mom. She wanted her mom to save her and hug her. She was sorry and sad. + +Her mom heard her scream and saw the tiger. She was horrified and angry. She ran to Lily and grabbed her. She hugged her and scolded her. + +"Lily, what have you done?" she said. "You could have been hurt or worse! You should never feed the tiger or any wild animal! They are not pets or toys! They are dangerous and unpredictable! You have to listen to me and follow the rules!" + +Lily cried and apologized. She said she was sorry and she did not know. She said she wanted to feed the tiger and make it happy. She said she liked the tiger and thought it was pretty. + +Her mom sighed and calmed down. She said she understood and she forgave her. She said she loved her and she was glad she was safe. She said she liked the tiger too and thought it was pretty. But she said they had to respect the tiger and leave it alone. She said they had to learn from their mistake and never do it again. + +Lily nodded and agreed. She said she learned her lesson and she would never do it again. She said she was sorry to the tiger and she hoped it was not mad at her. She said she still liked the tiger and thought it was pretty. But she said she liked her mom more and thought she was prettier. + +Her mom smiled and kissed her. She said she liked her too and thought she was the prettiest. She said they should go and see some other animals and have some fun. She said they should forget about the hot dog and the tiger. + +Lily agreed and smiled. She said she wanted to see some other animals and have some fun. She said she wanted +Tom was a smart boy who liked to build things with his steel toys. He had many cars, planes, trains and robots that he made with his steel pieces. He also had a big steel box where he kept his toys safe from his little sister, who liked to break them. + +One day, Tom saw a new steel toy in the store. It was a shiny rocket that could fly and make noises. Tom wanted the rocket very much, but he did not have enough money to buy it. He asked his mom if he could have it, but she said no. She said he had to save his money and be good. + +Tom was sad, but he did not give up. He decided to do extra chores around the house and help his mom and dad. He also sold some of his old toys that he did not play with anymore. He put all his money in a jar and counted it every day. He hoped he would have enough to buy the rocket before it was gone. + +After a few weeks, Tom had enough money to buy the rocket. He was very happy and excited. He ran to the store with his mom and found the rocket on the shelf. He grabbed it and took it to the cashier. He paid with his money and thanked the cashier. He hugged his mom and thanked her too. He could not wait to go home and play with his rocket. + +Tom ran to his room and opened the rocket. He put the batteries in and turned it on. The rocket made a loud noise and a bright light. Tom smiled and pressed the button to make it fly. The rocket flew up in the air and zoomed around the room. Tom followed it with his eyes and laughed. He was so happy with his new toy. He thought it was the best steel toy ever. He thanked himself for being smart and working hard. He also thanked his steel box for keeping his toys safe. He put his rocket in the box and closed it. He knew he would have many fun adventures with his rocket. He was a smart boy who liked to build things with his steel toys. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play pirates. They had a big box that they pretended was their ship. They also had a map that showed where to find treasure. One day, they decided to go on an adventure and look for the treasure. + +They put on their hats and scarves and grabbed their swords. They climbed into the box and sailed across the floor. They followed the map until they reached a big pillow. The map said the treasure was under the pillow. + +"Arr, matey, we found it!" Tim said. He lifted the pillow and saw a shiny necklace. "This is our treasure!" + +"No, it's mine!" Sam said. He grabbed the necklace and pulled it. "I saw it first!" + +They both pulled and tugged on the necklace. They did not want to share. They started to yell and fight. + +Their mom heard the noise and came into the room. She saw the boys fighting over the necklace. She was not happy. + +"Boys, stop that right now!" she said. "What are you doing?" + +"We're playing pirates, mom," Tim said. "And this is our treasure!" + +"No, it's mine!" Sam said. + +Mom sighed. She took the necklace from the boys. She looked at it and saw that it was black. It was not a real necklace. It was a toy that belonged to their sister. + +"Boys, this is not treasure," she said. "This is your sister's toy. You should not take things that are not yours. And you should not fight over them. You need to say sorry to each other and to your sister." + +Tim and Sam felt bad. They knew they did something wrong. They said sorry to each other and to their sister. They gave her back the toy. + +Mom smiled. She hugged the boys and said, "That's better. Now, why don't you play something else? Maybe you can build a fort or draw a picture." + +Tim and Sam nodded. They put away the box and the map. They decided to play something else. They learned that fighting over things was not fun. And that treasure was not always what it seemed. +Ben and Lily wanted to measure the stars. They were eager to see how big they were. They took a long stick and a tape from the shed. They went outside in the dark. + +"Look, there is a big star!" Ben said, pointing at the sky. "Let's measure it!" + +He held the stick up and tried to reach the star. But it was too far. He could not touch it. + +"No, no, no!" Lily said. "You are doing it wrong! You have to measure it on the ground!" + +She took the tape and laid it on the grass. She looked at the star and tried to guess where it was. She marked the spot with a stone. + +"See, this is how you measure it!" She said, proudly. "It is this long!" + +Ben was not happy. He thought Lily was silly. He did not want to measure the star on the ground. He wanted to measure it in the sky. + +"That is not measuring!" He said, angrily. "That is guessing! You don't know how big the star is!" + +"Yes, I do!" Lily said, loudly. "It is this big! I can see it!" + +They started to argue. They did not listen to each other. They did not have fun. + +Then, they heard a voice. + +"Children, what are you doing?" It was Mom. She came out of the house. She saw the stick, the tape, the stone and the star. + +"We are measuring the star!" Ben and Lily said, at the same time. + +Mom smiled. She hugged them. + +"That is very clever!" She said. "But you know, the star is very, very far. You cannot measure it with a stick or a tape. You need a special tool, like a telescope." + +She took them inside. She showed them a book with pictures of stars. She told them how big and bright they were. She told them how they could measure them with numbers and letters. + +Ben and Lily were amazed. They learned new things. They stopped arguing. They thanked Mom. + +They decided to measure the stars another day. With a telescope. Together. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is brown and has a long tail. The dog runs to them and wags its tail. + +"Hello, dog!" Tom says. He wants to pet the dog. He puts his hand on the dog's head. + +"Be careful, Tom!" Sue says. She is afraid of the dog. She does not recognize the dog. She thinks the dog might bite. + +The dog licks Tom's hand. He is a friendly dog. He likes Tom and Sue. He barks and jumps. + +"Don't worry, Sue. The dog is nice. He will not hurt us." Tom says. He is honest. He knows dogs. He has a dog at home. + +Sue sees that the dog is happy. She relaxes. She smiles. She pets the dog too. + +"OK, Tom. You are right. The dog is nice. He is cute." Sue says. + +The dog wags his tail more. He is glad. He has new friends. He plays with Tom and Sue. They have fun in the park. +One day, a little fox was very enthusiastic. He wanted to play with his friends in the forest. He ran and jumped and chased butterflies. He saw a big tree with a hole. He thought there might be something fun inside. + +He went into the hole and found a shiny thing. It was round and yellow and had a hole in the middle. He did not know what it was, but he liked it. He put it around his neck and felt very proud. He thought he was the most beautiful fox in the forest. + +He came out of the hole and saw his friends. They were playing with pine cones and leaves. He ran to them and said, "Look at me! Look what I found! Isn't it amazing?" + +His friends looked at him and saw the shiny thing. They did not think it was amazing. They thought it was silly. They said, "What is that? Why do you wear it? It does not look like a fox thing. It looks like a human thing. Humans are bad. They hurt us and take our food. You should not have that thing. You should throw it away." + +The little fox was sad. He thought his friends would like his shiny thing. He thought it was a special thing. He valued it very much. He did not want to throw it away. He said, "But I like it. It makes me happy. It is not a bad thing. It is a good thing. It is my thing. Please do not be mean to me." + +His friends did not listen. They laughed at him and teased him. They said, "You are not a real fox. You are a silly fox. You are a human fox. Go away. We do not want to play with you." + +The little fox felt very hurt. He ran away from his friends. He went back to the hole and cried. He wished he had never found the shiny thing. He wished he had never been enthusiastic. He wished he had never been different. +Lily was a big girl who liked to help her mom. Today, mom had a meeting with some people at work. She had to talk on the computer and show them some papers. Lily wanted to make mom happy, so she decided to carry some things for her. + +She went to the kitchen and found a cup of water and a plate of cookies. She put them on a tray and lifted it with both hands. She walked slowly and carefully to the living room, where mom was sitting on the couch with her laptop. She did not want to spill or drop anything. + +"Mom, I brought you some water and cookies," Lily said, smiling. "You must be hungry and thirsty from your meeting." + +Mom looked up and saw Lily with the tray. She was surprised and touched by Lily's gesture. She was also a little anxious, because she did not want Lily to interrupt her meeting or make any noise. + +"Thank you, Lily, that's very sweet of you," mom said, taking the tray from Lily. "But you have to be quiet, okay? I'm still talking to the people on the computer. They can hear you and see you." + +Lily nodded and whispered, "Okay, mom. I'll be quiet. I'll go play with my toys in my room." + +Mom kissed Lily on the cheek and said, "I love you, Lily. You're such a good helper. I'll be done soon, and then we can have some fun together." + +Lily hugged mom and said, "I love you too, mom. You're the best. Good luck with your meeting." + +Lily left the living room and went to her room. She was proud of herself for carrying the tray and making mom happy. She hoped mom's meeting would go well. She picked up her favorite doll and started to play. She was not anxious at all. She was happy. +Sam and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a race to see who is faster. They run and run and run. + +Sam is in front. He is happy. He thinks he will win. He yells, "I am faster than you, Ben!" + +Ben is behind. He is sad. He thinks he will lose. He yells, "No, you are not, Sam!" + +They run and run and run. They see the finish line. It is a light pole. They run faster and faster. + +Sam and Ben reach the light pole at the same time. They are both tired. They stop and look at each other. They smile. + +They say, "We are both fast, Sam and Ben!" + +They hug and laugh. They are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a race to see who is faster. They have fun. +Lily was a young girl who liked to read magazines. She liked to look at the pictures of animals and flowers and learn new words. Every month, she would receive a magazine in the mail from her grandma. She would run to the mailbox and open the envelope with a big smile. + +One day, Lily saw a magazine in the mailbox that was not for her. It was for her brother Tom, who was older and liked to read about cars and sports. Lily was curious and wanted to see what was inside. She took the magazine and ran to her room. + +Tom came home from school and looked for his magazine. He did not see it in the mailbox or on the table. He asked his mom where it was. His mom said she did not know. He went to Lily's room and knocked on the door. + +"Lily, do you have my magazine?" he asked. + +"No, I don't," Lily lied. She hid the magazine under her pillow. + +"Yes, you do. I saw you take it from the mailbox. Give it back to me. It's mine," Tom said. He opened the door and tried to grab the magazine. + +Lily held on to the magazine and shouted. "No, it's mine. I want to read it. Go away." + +Tom and Lily started to fight over the magazine. They pulled and pushed and yelled. Their mom heard the noise and came to their room. She saw them fighting and was angry. + +"Stop it, both of you. What is going on here?" she asked. + +Tom and Lily stopped fighting and looked at their mom. They both said at the same time. "He/she took my magazine." + +Their mom looked at the magazine and saw that it was Tom's. She took it from Lily and gave it to Tom. + +"Lily, this is not your magazine. This is Tom's. You should not take things that are not yours. You should ask before you borrow. And you should tell the truth. Do you understand?" she said. + +Lily nodded and said sorry. She felt bad for lying and taking Tom's magazine. + +"Tom, this is your magazine. You should not fight with your sister. You should share and be kind. And you should not yell. Do you understand?" she said. + +Tom nodded and said sorry. He felt bad for fighting with Lily and yelling. + +Their mom hugged them and said. "I love you both. Now, why don't you read your magazines together and learn something new?" + +Tom and Lily smiled and said. "Okay, mom. We love you too." + +They sat on the bed and read their magazines together. They showed each other the pictures and the words. They learned something new and had fun. They were happy. +Lily had a furry cat named Spot. She loved to play with him and hug him. Spot liked to sleep on Lily's bed and purr. Lily and Spot were happy. + +One day, Lily's mom said they had to go to grandma's house. Lily did not want to go. She wanted to stay with Spot. She said no to mom. Mom was angry. She said Lily had to go or she would be in trouble. Lily did not understand. She cried and ran to her room. + +Lily hid under her bed with Spot. She told him they would not go. She said they would be safe there. Spot licked her face and snuggled with her. Lily and Spot were scared. + +Mom looked for Lily. She called her name. She checked the kitchen, the living room, the bathroom, but she did not find her. She was worried. She called dad. Dad said he would come home and help. Mom and dad were sad. + +Lily and Spot did not hear mom or dad. They fell asleep under the bed. They did not know there was a fire in the house. The fire started in the kitchen. It spread to the living room, the bathroom, the bedroom. The fire was hot and smoky. It burned the furniture, the curtains, the clothes, the toys. It reached the bed. It reached Lily and Spot. Lily and Spot did not wake up. They did not feel the fire. They did not escape. Lily and Spot were gone. +Timmy liked to visit his uncle Ben. Uncle Ben had a big house with many toys and books. Uncle Ben was very kind and funny. He played with Timmy and read him stories. + +One day, Timmy and uncle Ben went to the park. They saw a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. Timmy wanted to try them all. He ran to the slide and climbed up. He slid down very fast and laughed. He ran to the swing and pushed it hard. He swung high and low and felt the wind. He ran to the sandbox and picked up a shovel. He dug a hole and filled it with sand. + +Uncle Ben watched Timmy and smiled. He was happy to see him have fun. He sat on a bench and took out his phone. He had a modern phone with a big screen and many buttons. He wanted to check his email and messages. + +Timmy saw uncle Ben's phone and was curious. He liked to look at pictures and videos on the phone. He left the sandbox and walked to uncle Ben. He reached for the phone and said, "Can I see?" + +Uncle Ben looked at Timmy and said, "No, Timmy, this is my phone. You can't touch it. It's not a toy. It's very important and expensive. You might break it or lose it. Go back to the sandbox and play." + +Timmy felt angry and sad. He wanted to see the phone. He thought uncle Ben was mean and unfair. He did not listen to uncle Ben. He grabbed the phone and ran away. He wanted to punish uncle Ben for saying no. + +Uncle Ben was shocked and angry. He shouted, "Timmy, stop! Give me back my phone! That's very naughty and rude! Come here right now!" + +Timmy did not stop. He ran to the slide and climbed up. He held the phone in his hand and said, "Ha ha, I have your phone! You can't catch me!" + +Uncle Ben ran after Timmy and said, "Timmy, don't do that! You could fall and hurt yourself and the phone! Please, give it back to me!" + +Timmy did not listen. He slid down the slide and threw the phone in the air. He wanted to see it fly and spin. He thought it was fun and funny. + +But it was not fun and funny. The phone did not fly and spin. It fell and crashed. It landed on the ground and broke. The screen cracked and the buttons popped. The phone was ruined. + +Timmy saw the broken phone and felt scared and sorry. He knew he did a bad thing. He knew uncle Ben would be very mad and sad. He did not know what to do. + +Uncle Ben saw the broken phone and felt very mad and sad. He loved his phone. He needed his phone. He paid a lot of money for his phone. He could not believe Timmy did that. He said, "Timmy, how could you do that? You broke my phone! You wasted my money! You hurt my feelings! You are in big trouble!" + +Timmy started to cry and said, "I'm sorry, uncle Ben, I'm sorry! I just wanted to see the phone! I didn't mean to break it! Please, don't be mad at me! Please, don't punish me!" + +Uncle Ben took a deep breath and calmed down. He was still mad and sad, but he also loved Timmy. He knew Timmy was young and did not understand. He knew Timmy was sorry and scared. He said, "Timmy, I'm very disappointed in you. You did a very bad thing. You have to learn to respect other people's things. You have to learn to listen and obey. You have to learn to say sorry and mean it. You have to learn from your mistake. Do you understand?" + +Timmy nodded and said, "Yes, uncle Ben, I understand. I'm very sorry. I won't do it again. I love you." + +Uncle Ben hugged Timmy and said, "I love you too, Timmy. I forgive you. But you still have to face the consequences. You have to help me clean up the mess. You have to save your allowance and help me buy a new phone. You have to apologize to your mom and dad. And you have to go to bed early tonight. No more toys or books for you. Do you agree?" + +Timmy nodded and said, "Yes, uncle Ben, I agree. I will do what you say. I will be a good boy." + +Uncle Ben smiled and said, "That's good, Timmy. I'm proud of you. Now, let's go home and fix this problem. And maybe next time, we can have more fun at the park. But no +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their dad's things. One day, they find his shaving cream and his razor. They have a big idea. + +"Let's make mustaches with the cream!" Tim says. + +"Yes, and then we can shave them off with the razor!" Sam says. + +They put cream on their faces and make funny shapes. They look like their dad and their grandpa. They laugh and laugh. + +But then, their dad comes home. He sees them in the bathroom. He sees the cream and the razor. He is very angry. + +"What are you doing with my things?" he yells. "You could hurt yourselves with the razor! And you made a big mess with the cream!" + +Tim and Sam are scared. They say sorry to their dad. They try to wipe off the cream. But it is too late. Their dad sees that they have shaved off some of their hair. + +He is even more angry. He takes them to their room. He says they are in big trouble. He says they have to stay there until dinner. + +Tim and Sam are sad. They wish they did not play with their dad's things. They wish they did not make mustaches. They hug each other and wait for dinner. +Lily and Ben like to play soccer. They are good players. They have a plan to win the game. They want to trick the other team with a fake pass. + +Lily has the ball. She runs fast. She sees Ben on the other side. She looks at him and smiles. She pretends to pass the ball to him. The other team follows her eyes. They run to Ben. + +But Lily does not pass the ball. She keeps it. She runs to the goal. She kicks the ball hard. She scores! Lily and Ben cheer. They hug. They did their plan. They are happy. The other team is sad. They did not see the fake pass. + +Lily and Ben are good players. They are good friends. They like to play soccer. They have fun. They say thank you to the other team. They say good game. They shake hands. They are nice. They are good sports. +Ben was a baby who liked to wonder. He wondered what was outside his crib, what his toys could do, and what his big sister was doing. He wondered so much that he sometimes forgot to sleep. + +One night, he heard a noise from the living room. He wondered what it was. He stood up in his crib and tried to see. He saw a bright light and some shapes. He wondered if it was a game or a show. + +He called out, "Sis, what are you doing?" + +His sister, Amy, came to his room. She was holding a book and a flashlight. She smiled at him and said, "I'm reading, Ben. It's a story about a dragon and a princess. Do you want to hear it?" + +Ben nodded. He liked stories. He wondered what a dragon was. He wondered if it was like a dinosaur or a lizard. He wondered if it was friendly or scary. + +Amy climbed into his crib and turned on the flashlight. She opened the book and showed him the pictures. She read the story in a soft voice. Ben listened and looked. He wondered what the princess was wearing. He wondered what the dragon was saying. He wondered how the story would end. + +He felt his eyes getting heavy. He yawned and snuggled with his sister. He wondered if he could dream about the story. He wondered if he could see the dragon and the princess in his dream. + +He closed his eyes and fell asleep. He had a regular night, but a wonderful story. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with animals. One day, they go to the farm with their mom and dad. They see cows, pigs, chickens and horses. + +"Can we ride the horses, please?" Lily asks. + +"Sure, but you have to be careful and slow," mom says. "The horses are big and strong. They live in the stable." + +Mom and dad help Lily and Ben get on the horses. They put helmets on their heads and hold the reins. The horses walk slowly around the farm. Lily and Ben feel happy and excited. + +"Look, there is a pond with ducks!" Ben says. + +"Quack, quack!" the ducks say. + +"Hello, ducks!" Lily says. + +The horses stop by the pond. They drink some water and eat some grass. Lily and Ben pet their horses and say thank you. + +"Did you have fun, kids?" dad asks. + +"Yes, we did!" Lily and Ben say. "We love the horses and the ducks and the farm!" + +Mom and dad smile. They are proud of Lily and Ben. They include them in a big hug. They say it is time to go home. Lily and Ben wave goodbye to the animals. They hope to come back soon. +Sam and Max are brothers. They like to play with cars and blocks. But sometimes they fight over toys. They do not share or say sorry. + +One day, Sam and Max find a big box in the garage. They want to make a fort with the box. But they have different ideas. Sam wants to cut a window in the box. Max wants to draw a door on the box. They argue and push each other. + +"Stop it, Max! This is my box!" Sam shouts. + +"No, it is mine! You are a liar!" Max yells. + +They grab scissors and markers from the shelf. They try to cut and draw on the box. But they are not careful. They hurt themselves and the box. The scissors cut Sam's finger. The marker stains Max's shirt. The box rips and falls apart. + +Sam and Max cry and scream. They run to their mom. They tell her what happened. They both lie and blame each other. They do not tell the truth or say sorry. + +Mom is angry and sad. She sees the mess in the garage. She sees the blood and the ink. She sees the broken box. She does not believe Sam and Max. She does not hug or kiss them. She sends them to their room. She says they are not polite or nice. She says they cannot play with toys or watch TV. She says they have to stay in their room until they learn to get along. + +Sam and Max are unhappy and lonely. They sit on their beds and look at the wall. They do not talk or smile. They wish they had not fought over the box. They wish they had been polite and kind. They wish they had a fort to play in. But they do not have a fort. They do not have anything. They only have a bad ending. +Anna was very hungry. She wanted to eat her soup, but it was too hot. She blew on it, but it did not help. She sighed and looked at her spoon. It was shiny and had a flower on it. She liked her spoon. + +"Mommy, can I have some bread?" she asked. + +"Sure, honey, here you go," Mommy said and gave her a slice of bread. "But you have to eat your soup too, okay? It has carrots and potatoes and chicken. They are good for you." + +Anna nodded and took a bite of bread. She dipped it in her soup and ate it. It was yummy. She smiled and took another bite. She saw something move on the floor. It was Fluffy, her cat. Fluffy was cute and soft and had a bell on his collar. He meowed and rubbed his head on Anna's leg. + +"Hi, Fluffy," Anna said and reached down to pet him. "Do you want some soup too?" + +Fluffy sniffed the soup and licked his lips. He jumped on the chair next to Anna and tried to reach the bowl with his paw. + +"Hey, no, Fluffy, that's mine!" Anna said and moved the bowl away. "You have your own food. Go eat that." + +Fluffy looked at Anna with big eyes and purred. He was not happy. He wanted some soup too. He tried to grab the spoon with his mouth. + +"Fluffy, stop it!" Anna said and pulled the spoon back. "That's my spoon. You can't have it." + +Fluffy did not listen. He jumped on the table and knocked over the bowl. The soup spilled everywhere. Anna gasped and Fluffy ran away. + +"Fluffy, bad cat!" Anna shouted. + +Mommy came back and saw the mess. She was not happy either. She sighed and shook her head. + +"Anna, what happened?" she asked. + +"Fluffy did it," Anna said and pointed at the cat. "He wanted my soup and my spoon. He was naughty." + +Mommy looked at Fluffy, who was hiding under the couch. He looked guilty and scared. + +"Fluffy, come here," Mommy said. "You have to say sorry to Anna. And you have to clean up this mess." + +Fluffy came out slowly and walked to Anna. He rubbed his head on her hand and meowed softly. He was sorry. + +Anna looked at Fluffy and smiled. She forgave him. She hugged him and kissed his nose. He was cute and soft and had a bell on his collar. She liked him. + +"Mommy, can we have some more soup?" she asked. + +"Sure, honey, but this time, let's share it with Fluffy, okay?" Mommy said and smiled too. "He's part of the family." + +Anna nodded and giggled. She shared her soup and her spoon and her bread with Fluffy. They ate together and were happy. They loved each other. +Lily loved to play with her mom's jewelry. She liked the shiny rings and necklaces and bracelets. She wanted to wear them and pretend she was a princess. But her mom always told her not to touch them. They were too expensive and delicate. Lily had to wait until she was older. + +One day, Lily saw her mom leave the bedroom with a big bag. She was going to visit her grandma for a few days. Lily was sad, but she also had an idea. She ran to the bedroom and climbed on a chair. She reached for the jewelry box on the dresser. She opened it and saw all the pretty things inside. She smiled and took out a ring. It sparkled in the light. + +"Wow, this is so beautiful!" Lily said to herself. She put it on her finger and admired it. She felt like a princess. She wanted to try more. She took out a necklace and a bracelet. She put them on and looked in the mirror. She was so happy. + +But then she heard a noise. It was her dad. He was coming back from work. He would be angry if he saw her with the jewelry. Lily was scared. She quickly took off the necklace and the bracelet and put them back in the box. But the ring was stuck on her finger. She tried to pull it off, but it hurt. She started to cry. + +"Lily, what's wrong?" her dad asked as he opened the door. He saw her on the chair with the jewelry box. He saw the ring on her finger. He was troubled. He knew it was his mom's ring. It was very special to her. He was worried that Lily might have damaged it. He was also disappointed that Lily disobeyed her mom. + +"Lily, why did you do this?" he asked. "You know you're not supposed to touch mom's jewelry. It's not a toy. It's very important to her. And now you can't get the ring off. How are we going to explain this to mom?" + +Lily sobbed. She was sorry. She didn't mean to cause trouble. She just wanted to play. She loved her mom and her dad. She hoped they would forgive her. She hoped the ring would come off. She learned a hard lesson. She would never touch the jewelry again. +Lily liked to design signs. She used paper, crayons, stickers and glue. She made signs for her room, her toys, her friends and her family. She was very proud of her signs. + +One day, she wanted to make a sign for her dog, Spot. She found a big piece of paper and wrote "Spot's House" with a red crayon. She drew a picture of Spot and added some bones and paw prints. She was very happy with her sign. + +She ran outside to show her sign to Spot. But when she got to his doghouse, she saw that her brother Max had already put a sign on it. His sign said "Max's Fort" with a blue marker. He had drawn a picture of himself and some swords and shields. He was sitting inside the doghouse with Spot. + +"Hey, that's not your fort, that's Spot's house!" Lily shouted. "Take off your sign, it's ugly!" + +"No, it's not, it's cool!" Max shouted back. "You take off your sign, it's silly!" + +They both pulled and tugged at each other's signs, trying to rip them off. Spot barked and growled, unhappy with the noise and the fight. + +Suddenly, their mom came outside and saw what they were doing. She was very angry and frustrated. She took both signs and tore them in half. She scolded Lily and Max for being mean and selfish. She told them to go to their rooms and think about what they had done. She said they had to apologize to each other and to Spot. + +Lily and Max felt very sad and sorry. They had ruined their signs and hurt their dog. They wished they had been nicer and shared the doghouse. They learned that designing signs was fun, but being kind was more important. +Ben and Lily were playing in the yard. They liked to make things with sticks and stones. Ben found a long stick and said, "Look, Lily, I can twist this stick like a snake." He bent the stick and made it curl. + +Lily said, "That's cool, Ben. Can I try?" She took the stick and twisted it too. She smiled and said, "It's fun to twist things." + +They saw a pile of leaves nearby. They ran to the leaves and threw them in the air. They laughed and shouted, "Whee!" The leaves fell on their hair and clothes. They were dirty, but they did not care. + +They saw a shiny thing in the leaves. It was a lighter. Ben picked it up and said, "What's this?" He pushed the button and saw a fire. He said, "Wow, fire!" + +Lily said, "No, Ben, fire is bad. Fire can hurt us. Put it down." She was scared of the fire. + +But Ben did not listen. He said, "Fire is fun. I want to play with fire." He pointed the lighter at the leaves and made more fire. The fire grew bigger and bigger. It made smoke and noise. + +Lily screamed, "Ben, stop! Stop! Fire is not fun. Fire is dangerous. We have to run!" She grabbed Ben's hand and pulled him away from the fire. They ran to the house and told their mom. + +Their mom was angry and scared. She said, "Ben, Lily, what did you do? You could have burned the house. You could have hurt yourselves. Fire is not a toy. Fire is not a game. You are very naughty. You are very dirty. You need a bath. And you need a time-out." + +Ben and Lily felt sorry and sad. They said, "We're sorry, mom. We didn't know. We won't play with fire again. We love you, mom." + +Their mom hugged them and said, "I love you too, Ben and Lily. But you have to be careful. You have to be safe. You have to listen to me. Fire is not your friend. Fire is your enemy." She took them to the bathroom and gave them a bath. She washed their hair and clothes. She made them clean. Then she put them in their room and said, "You have to stay here for a while. You have to think about what you did. You have to learn your lesson." + +Ben and Lily nodded and said, "Okay, mom. We will. We're sorry, mom." They sat on their bed and looked at each other. They felt bad. They wished they had not played with fire. They wished they had not twisted the stick. They wished they had played with something else. They wished they had been good. +Lily and Ben were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat, a scarf and a carrot nose. They gave him two stones for eyes and a smile. + +"Hello, Mr. Snowman!" Lily said. "You are our friend." + +"Yes, you are very nice and heavy," Ben said. "You will not fall down." + +But the sun was shining and the snow was melting. The snowman started to lose his hat, his scarf and his nose. His eyes and his smile became smaller and smaller. + +"Oh no, Mr. Snowman!" Lily cried. "You are going away!" + +"Please, do not melt, Mr. Snowman!" Ben begged. "We want you to stay with us!" + +But the snowman could not hear them. He was melting and melting until he was only a small pile of snow. + +Lily and Ben were very sad. They hugged each other and looked at the snowman. + +"Goodbye, Mr. Snowman," Lily said. "We will miss you." + +"Maybe we can make another snowman when it snows again," Ben said. "But not yet. We have to wait." + +They went inside to have some hot chocolate and warm up. They hoped it would snow again soon. +Lily was a patient at the big house with many beds. She was sad because she had a hurt in her tummy and she could not eat her favorite foods. She only got soup and bread and water. + +One day, a nice lady came to see Lily. She had a big bag with her. She smiled and said, "Hello, Lily. I am your friend. I have a surprise for you." + +She opened the bag and took out a big cake. It had pink frosting and sprinkles and candles. Lily's eyes got big and she gasped. "Is that for me?" she asked. + +"Yes, it is," the lady said. "It is your birthday today. You are four years old. You can eat some cake if you want." + +Lily felt happy. She forgot about her hurt for a moment. She blew out the candles and made a wish. She wished to get better soon and go home. She thanked the lady and ate a big slice of cake. It was yummy and sweet. + +The lady hugged Lily and said, "You are welcome, Lily. You are a brave and good patient. I hope your wish comes true." She left the cake for Lily to share with the other children. + +Lily felt less sad. She had a friend and a cake and a wish. She hoped the next day would be better. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide on the grass and the swings. They saw a big balloon in the sky. It was blue and shiny. It seemed to float very high. + +"Wow, look at that balloon!" Tom said. "It is enormous!" + +"I want it!" Lily said. "It is so pretty!" + +They both ran towards the balloon. They wanted to catch it and play with it. But the balloon was too far away. They could not reach it. + +"Come down, balloon!" Tom shouted. "We want to play with you!" + +But the balloon did not listen. It kept floating higher and higher. Tom and Lily felt sad and angry. They started to cry. + +"Why are you crying?" a voice asked. They turned around and saw a man. He was holding a string. The string was attached to the balloon. + +"This is my balloon," the man said. "I am flying it for fun. Do you like it?" + +Tom and Lily nodded. They liked the balloon, but they wanted it too. + +"Can we have it?" Lily asked. "Please?" + +The man smiled. He was kind. He saw that Tom and Lily were nice children. + +"Sorry, you can't have it," he said. "But you can fly it with me. Do you want to try?" + +Tom and Lily stopped crying. They felt happy and curious. They wanted to try flying the balloon. + +"Yes, please!" they said. + +The man gave them the string. They held it together. They felt the balloon tug and pull. They watched it dance in the sky. It was blue and shiny. It seemed to smile at them. + +They thanked the man. They played with the balloon until it was time to go home. They waved goodbye to the balloon and the man. They had a lot of fun. They learned to share and be kind. They were happy. +Ben and Lily were playing with blocks in the living room. They liked to build different structures with the blocks, like towers, bridges and houses. They had a lot of fun stacking and balancing the blocks on each other. + +"Look, Lily, I made a big tower!" Ben said, pointing to his structure. It was very tall and had many colors. + +"Wow, Ben, that's amazing!" Lily said, admiring his structure. "Can I help you make it taller?" + +"Sure, Lily, you can grab some blocks from the box and put them on top," Ben said, smiling. + +Lily nodded and went to the box. She grabbed a block and walked back to the tower. But as she was about to put the block on top, she tripped over a toy car and fell down. The block flew out of her hand and hit the tower, making it collapse. All the blocks fell to the floor with a loud noise. + +"Oh no!" Ben and Lily cried, looking at the mess. + +They were both very sad and confused. They had worked hard to build the tower and now it was gone. They didn't know what to do. + +"I'm sorry, Ben, I didn't mean to break your tower," Lily said, tears in her eyes. + +"It's okay, Lily, it was an accident," Ben said, hugging her. "We can build another tower together. Or maybe something else. What do you want to build?" + +Lily sniffed and wiped her eyes. She looked at the blocks and thought for a moment. + +"Maybe we can build a castle," she said, brightening up. "With a door and windows and flags." + +"That sounds fun," Ben said, nodding. "Let's do that. Come on, grab some blocks and let's start." + +They smiled and grabbed some blocks. They started to build a castle, forgetting about the tower. They were happy and excited again. They had a lot of fun building and playing with their new structure. +Ben and Lily are friends. They like to play with crayons and paper. They write and draw many things. They write their names, they draw their pets, they write stories. + +One day, Ben sees a new pack of crayons in the store. They are very big and shiny. They have many colors. Ben wants them. He asks his mom to buy them. His mom says no. She says they are too expensive. She says Ben has enough crayons at home. Ben is sad and angry. + +He goes to Lily's house to play. He sees Lily's crayons. They are small and dull. They have few colors. Ben thinks they are cheap and bad. He says to Lily, "Your crayons are ugly. They are not good for writing and drawing. You should get new ones like mine." + +Lily is hurt and confused. She says to Ben, "My crayons are not ugly. They are good for writing and drawing. I like them. They are a gift from my grandma. She gave them to me on my birthday. She said they are special." + +Ben feels ashamed. He remembers his mom's words. He realizes he was rude and mean to Lily. He says to Lily, "I'm sorry. I was wrong. Your crayons are not cheap and bad. They are special and good. They have a story and a point. They show your love for your grandma. Can you forgive me?" + +Lily smiles and nods. She says to Ben, "It's okay. I forgive you. We are still friends. Do you want to write and draw with me?" + +Ben says yes. He takes a crayon from Lily's pack. He writes and draws with Lily. He learns to appreciate what he has and what others have. He learns to be kind and respectful. He learns that crayons are not just things. They are tools for expressing and sharing. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park with their toy cars. They liked to make noises and pretend they were racing. But Lily was very bossy. She always wanted to have the best car and tell Ben what to do. + +"Give me that car, Ben. It is faster and prettier than yours. You can have this one. It is slow and ugly," Lily said. + +"No, Lily. This is my car. I like it. You have your own car. It is nice too," Ben said. + +But Lily did not listen. She tried to grab Ben's car from his hand. They both pulled hard and the car broke. Ben was sad and Lily was angry. + +"Look what you did, Ben. You broke my car. It is your fault. You are a bad boy," Lily said. + +Ben felt like crying. He did not want to play with Lily anymore. He wanted to go home. He looked around for his mom, but he could not see her. He felt scared. + +Then he saw a big dog running towards them. The dog was barking loud and had sharp teeth. Ben and Lily were afraid. They did not know what to do. + +"Help, help! Mom, dad, anyone!" Ben shouted. + +The dog came closer and closer. It jumped on Lily and bit her neck. Lily screamed and dropped her car. The dog ran away with the car in its mouth. + +Ben was shocked. He forgot about the broken car. He only cared about Lily. He ran to her and hugged her. + +"Lily, Lily, are you okay? I'm sorry, I'm sorry. The dog was mean. It hurt you. Let me see your neck," Ben said. + +Lily was crying. She felt pain in her neck. She saw blood on her shirt. She was scared too. + +"Ben, Ben, it hurts. I'm sorry too. I was mean. I should not have taken your car. You are a good boy. You rescued me. Thank you, Ben," Lily said. + +They held each other and waited for help. Soon, they heard sirens and saw lights. Their mom and dad came with a police car and an ambulance. They were worried and relieved. + +"Ben, Lily, are you okay? What happened? We heard you scream. We were looking for you. We are so sorry. We love you," their mom and dad said. + +They hugged their children and took them to the ambulance. The paramedics checked their necks and gave them bandages. They said they were brave and lucky. They said they would be fine. + +Ben and Lily smiled at each other. They learned a lesson. They decided to be nice and share their toys. They were still friends. +Lily was a little cat who loved to play in the water. She liked to splash and swim and chase the fish. But sometimes she got very wet and cold. Then she had to dry her fur and her paws. + +One day, she saw a brilliant rainbow in the sky. It had many colors and it looked very pretty. Lily wanted to touch the rainbow and see if it was wet or dry. She ran to the pond and jumped in. She swam to the other side, where the rainbow seemed to end. + +But when she got there, she could not find the rainbow. It was gone. She only saw some grass and some flowers. She felt sad and confused. Where did the rainbow go? + +She heard a voice behind her. It was Max, a big dog who lived on the farm. He was friendly and kind, but he did not like water very much. + +"Hello, Lily," he said. "What are you doing here?" + +"I was looking for the rainbow," Lily said. "But it disappeared. Do you know where it is?" + +Max smiled. He knew a lot about rainbows. He had seen them many times. + +"Rainbows are not things you can touch," he explained. "They are made by the sun and the rain. They are like pictures in the sky. They are very beautiful, but they do not last long. They go away when the sun moves or the rain stops." + +Lily nodded. She understood. She felt a little silly for trying to catch the rainbow. But she also felt happy that she had seen it. + +"Thank you, Max," she said. "You are very smart. Can I be your friend?" + +Max wagged his tail. He liked Lily. She was brave and curious. + +"Of course, you can," he said. "You are very fun. Can I help you dry your paw?" + +Lily purred. She let Max lick her paw. She felt warm and cozy. + +They became good friends. They played together every day. Sometimes they saw rainbows, and sometimes they did not. But they always had a brilliant time. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to dig in the sand and look for shiny things. Sometimes they found coins or buttons or rocks. But today they found something very special. It was a diamond! + +"Wow, look at this!" Sara said, holding the diamond in her hand. "It is so sparkly and pretty!" + +"Let me see!" Ben said, reaching for the diamond. "Can I have it?" + +"No, it is mine!" Sara said, pulling the diamond away. "I found it first!" + +They started to fight over the diamond. They pulled and pushed and shouted. They did not see the big dog that was running towards them. The dog saw the diamond and wanted to play with it. He jumped on Sara and Ben and snatched the diamond from Sara's hand. He ran away with the diamond in his mouth. + +"Hey, come back!" Sara and Ben cried, chasing the dog. "That is our diamond!" + +But the dog was too fast. He ran out of the park and into the street. Sara and Ben stopped at the edge of the sidewalk. They were scared of the cars and the noise. They did not know what to do. + +They looked at each other and felt sorry. They had been mean and greedy. They had lost their diamond and their fun. They hugged and said sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Sara," Ben said. "You can have the diamond if we find it." + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Sara said. "You can have it too. We can share it." + +They smiled and held hands. They decided to go back to the park and look for the dog. Maybe he would come back and give them the diamond. Maybe he would be their friend. They hoped he was not in trouble. They worried about him. They were ready to be kind and brave. +Lily liked to write with her crayons. She wrote her name, her mom's name, and her dog's name on a big paper. She was very proud of her writing. She showed it to her mom and said, "Look, mom, I can write!" + +Mom smiled and hugged Lily. "You are very smart, Lily. I love your writing. Do you want to write a letter to grandma?" + +Lily nodded. She loved grandma. Grandma lived far away, but she always sent Lily nice gifts and cards. Mom gave Lily a new paper and an envelope. Lily wrote, "Dear grandma, I love you. Thank you for the doll. How are you? Love, Lily." She drew a heart and a flower. + +Mom helped Lily put the letter in the envelope and write grandma's address. They went to the mailbox and mailed the letter. Lily felt happy. She hoped grandma would like her letter. + +On the way back home, they passed by a butcher shop. Lily saw a lot of meat in the window. She asked mom, "What is that, mom?" + +Mom said, "That is meat, Lily. People eat meat. Some meat comes from cows, some from pigs, some from chickens." + +Lily made a face. She did not like meat. She liked cheese and bread and apples. She said, "Meat is yucky, mom. I don't want to eat meat." + +Mom said, "That's okay, Lily. You don't have to eat meat if you don't like it. But some people like meat very much. They think meat is yummy and good for them." + +Lily saw a man in a suit and a hat walking out of the butcher shop. He had a big bag of meat in his hand. He looked very happy. Lily said, "Mom, look at that man. He has a lot of meat. Is he rich?" + +Mom said, "Maybe he is, Lily. Maybe he has a lot of money and can buy a lot of meat. Or maybe he just likes meat very much and wants to share it with his family and friends. We don't know, Lily. But we know that being rich is not only about having money and meat. Being rich is also about having love and kindness and happiness. And we have that, Lily. We have that." +Anna likes to play with her dolls. She has many dolls, but her favorite is Lily. Lily has long hair, a pink dress and a smile. Anna takes Lily everywhere. She talks to Lily, hugs Lily and sleeps with Lily. + +One day, Anna's dog, Spot, sees Lily on the floor. Spot thinks Lily is a toy. He grabs Lily with his teeth and runs away. Anna sees Spot and shouts, "No, Spot, no! Give me Lily back!" She chases Spot, but he is too fast. He runs outside and drops Lily in the mud. + +Anna finds Lily in the mud. She is very sad. Lily's hair is dirty, her dress is torn and her smile is gone. Anna cries and cries. She says, "Lily, I'm sorry. You are my best friend. I love you." + +Anna's mom hears Anna crying. She comes outside and sees Lily in the mud. She says, "Oh, Anna, I'm sorry. Spot didn't know Lily was your doll. He thought she was a toy. He didn't mean to hurt her." She picks up Lily and takes her inside. She says, "Let's see if we can clean Lily up. Maybe we can fix her dress and her smile." + +Anna's mom washes Lily's hair and sews her dress. She tries to draw a smile on Lily's face, but it doesn't look the same. She says, "Anna, I did my best, but Lily is not the same as before. She is still your doll, but she is different. Do you still love her?" + +Anna looks at Lily. She sees her hair, her dress and her smile. She says, "Mom, thank you for trying to help Lily. You are very kind. But Lily is not Lily anymore. She is not my best friend. She is not my favorite doll. I don't love her." + +Anna's mom feels sorry for Anna. She says, "Anna, I understand. You miss your old Lily. But maybe you can find a new friend. A new doll. A new model. Maybe you can replace Lily with another doll. A doll that you will love and play with. A doll that will make you happy." + +Anna thinks about what her mom says. She says, "Mom, can we go to the store and look for a new doll? A new model? A new friend?" + +Anna's mom smiles and says, "Yes, Anna, we can. Let's go to the store and find a new doll for you. A doll that you will love and play with. A doll that will make you happy." She hugs Anna and says, "I love you, Anna. You are my best friend." + +Anna hugs her mom and says, "I love you, too, Mom. You are my best friend. Thank you for being kind." She puts Lily in a box and says, "Goodbye, Lily. I hope you find a new home. A home where someone will love you and play with you. A home where you will be happy." She takes her mom's hand and says, "Let's go, Mom. Let's find a new doll. A new model. A new friend." +Tom and Lily were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. They had a big pot, some spoons, and some things from the fridge. + +"Let's make soup!" said Tom. He put some water and some carrots in the pot. "What else do we need?" + +Lily looked around and saw a red thing on the counter. She did not know what it was, but it looked nice. She took it and cut it with a knife. "How about this?" she said, and put it in the pot. + +Tom smelled the pot and made a face. "That smells bad!" he said. "What is that?" + +Lily shrugged. "I don't know. It was red and shiny." + +Tom tasted the soup and spat it out. "Yuck! That is hot and spicy! That is not soup, that is fire!" + +Lily tasted the soup and cried. "Ow! That hurts my mouth! That is not nice, that is mean!" + +They heard a voice behind them. It was Mom. She had appeared in the kitchen and saw the mess. "What are you doing?" she asked. "What is in that pot?" + +Tom and Lily looked at each other and said, "We don't know." + +Mom looked at the pot and saw the red thing. She knew what it was. It was a pepper. A very hot pepper. She shook her head and said, "That is not for soup, that is for salsa. You should not play with that. That can make you sick." + +Tom and Lily felt sorry. They did not mean to make bad soup. They did not mean to make Mom angry. They said, "We are sorry, Mom. We wanted to make yummy soup. We did not know that was a pepper." + +Mom smiled and hugged them. She said, "It's okay. I know you were trying to have fun. But next time, ask me before you use something you don't know. And be careful with knives. They can hurt you too." + +Tom and Lily nodded and said, "Okay, Mom. We will ask you. And we will be careful." + +Mom said, "Good. Now let's clean up this mess and make some real soup. How about some chicken and noodles?" + +Tom and Lily said, "Yes, please! That sounds good!" + +They helped Mom clean up the kitchen and make some soup. They ate the soup and it was yummy. They did not eat the pepper. They threw it away. They did not like the pepper. They liked the soup. And they liked Mom. +Lily and Max were playing with crayons. They liked to draw pictures of animals, flowers and cars. Lily had a lot of crayons, but Max only had a few. He wanted to use more colors, but he did not want to ask Lily. + +"Can I have a blue crayon, please?" he finally said. + +"Sure, you can have a blue crayon. Here you go," Lily said. She was friendly and liked to share. She gave Max a blue crayon from her box. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are very nice," Max said. He smiled and started to draw a blue sky. + +"You're welcome, Max. Do you want to choose another crayon?" Lily asked. She saw that Max had only red, yellow and green crayons. + +"Yes, please. Can I have a pink crayon?" Max asked. He wanted to draw a pink flower. + +"Of course, you can have a pink crayon. Here you go," Lily said. She gave Max a pink crayon from her box. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are very kind," Max said. He smiled and started to draw a pink flower. + +"You're welcome, Max. Do you want to choose another crayon?" Lily asked. She saw that Max liked to draw with different colors. + +"No, thank you, Lily. I have enough crayons now. Do you want to see my picture?" Max asked. He was happy with his drawing. + +"Yes, please. I want to see your picture. Do you want to see mine?" Lily asked. She was curious about Max's drawing. + +"Yes, please. I want to see your picture. Let's show each other our pictures," Max said. He was excited to see Lily's drawing. + +They both held up their pictures and looked at them. They saw that they had drawn similar things: animals, flowers and cars. They also saw that they had used different colors. They liked each other's pictures. + +"Wow, your picture is very pretty, Lily. I like your purple cat and your orange car," Max said. + +"Thank you, Max. Your picture is very nice, too. I like your blue sky and your pink flower," Lily said. + +They both smiled and gave each other a hug. They were happy and friendly. They liked to play with crayons. They liked to choose different colors. They liked to share. They were good friends. +Tom and Mia are brother and sister. They like to play in the park with their ball. One day, they see a big dog in the park. The dog is black and has sharp teeth. The dog barks loud and runs fast. + +"Look, a dog!" Tom says. "Let's play with it!" + +"No, Tom, that dog is dangerous!" Mia says. "It can bite us!" + +But Tom does not listen. He runs to the dog with the ball. He throws the ball and says, "Fetch, dog, fetch!" + +The dog does not fetch. The dog growls and chases Tom. Tom is scared and runs back to Mia. + +"Help, Mia, help!" Tom cries. + +Mia grabs Tom's hand and pulls him to a bench. They lay on the bench and hide behind their ball. The dog jumps on the bench and sniffs the ball. The dog wants the ball. + +"Go away, dog, go away!" Mia shouts. + +The dog does not go away. The dog bites the ball and pops it. The ball makes a loud noise. The dog is scared and runs away. + +Tom and Mia are safe. They hug each other and breathe hard. They look at their ball. Their ball is broken. + +"Sorry, Mia, I was silly," Tom says. "I should have listened to you." + +"It's okay, Tom, I'm glad you're okay," Mia says. "But next time, be careful. Some dogs are dangerous." + +They get off the bench and walk to their mom. They tell her what happened. Their mom is angry and sad. She scolds Tom and hugs Mia. She throws away the ball and buys them a new one. They go home and play with their new ball. They are happy. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw their mom go to the market with a big basket. They wanted to go with her, but she said they had to stay home with dad. + +"Can we play in the garden, dad?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, but be careful. Don't get too dirty or wet," dad said. + +Tom and Lily ran to the garden. They saw a hose and a bucket. They had an idea. + +"Let's make a fountain!" Lily said. + +They filled the bucket with water and put the hose inside. Then they turned on the tap and watched the water spray out. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tom said. + +They ran under the water and laughed. They felt the water soak their hair and clothes. They did not care. They were having fun. + +But then they heard a loud voice. + +"Tom! Lily! What are you doing?" It was mom. She had come back from the market. She saw the twins and the water. She was angry. + +"Look at you! You are soaked! And look at the garden! You have made a mess! How foolish!" mom said. + +Tom and Lily stopped playing. They felt bad. They had not meant to make mom angry. + +"Sorry, mom," they said. + +Mom sighed. She took them inside and gave them dry clothes. She told them to help dad clean the garden. + +Tom and Lily learned their lesson. They did not play with the hose and the bucket again. They found other ways to have fun in the garden. +Anna loved to play the violin. She learned from her dad, who was very good at it. He taught her how to make nice sounds with the bow and the strings. He also taught her how to be kind and brave and honest. + +One day, Anna and her dad decided to travel to the big city. They wanted to see new things and play music for people. They packed their violins and some clothes and got on a bus. Anna was very excited and happy. + +But when they got to the city, something bad happened. A man with a mean face and a big knife came up to them. He wanted to take their violins and their money. He said, "Give me your violins or I will hurt you!" Anna and her dad were scared, but they did not want to lose their violins. They said, "No, please, these are our violins, we love them, go away!" + +The man got angry and stabbed Anna's dad in the chest. He fell to the ground and did not move. He was dead. Anna screamed and cried. She hugged her dad and said, "Dad, dad, please wake up, please don't leave me!" The man grabbed Anna's violin and ran away. He did not care about Anna or her dad. He was very bad and selfish. + +Some people saw what happened and called the police. The police came and took the man to jail. They also took Anna and her dad to the hospital. The doctors tried to help Anna's dad, but it was too late. He was gone. Anna was very sad and lonely. She had no one to play the violin with or to teach her how to be kind and brave and honest. + +The moral of the story is: Violence is wrong and hurts people. Music is beautiful and brings people joy. We should cherish our loved ones and our talents. We should not be greedy and cruel. We should be good and generous. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom and dad. They swing, slide, run and jump. They have a lot of fun. + +But sometimes, Anna and Ben get tired. They feel an urge to rest. They want to relax. They tell their mom and dad. + +"Mom, dad, can we relax?" Anna asks. + +"Sure, sweetie. Let's find a nice spot to sit down and have a snack," mom says. + +They walk to a big tree. It has green leaves and brown bark. It gives them shade and cool air. They sit under the tree and eat some apples and crackers. They drink some water. + +"Ah, this is nice. I feel better now," Ben says. + +"Me too. I like to relax under the big tree," Anna says. + +They smile at each other and hug their mom and dad. They are happy and relaxed. They love their family and the park. They are ready to play some more. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they go to the farm with their moms. The farm has many animals. Anna and Ben are happy to see them. + +They see cows, pigs, sheep, chickens, and horses. The animals make loud noises. Moo, oink, baa, cluck, neigh. Anna and Ben try to copy them. They laugh and have fun. + +They also see a big red tractor. It has big wheels and a loud engine. Anna and Ben want to ride on it. They ask their moms. Their moms reply, "No, it is not safe. You can look at it, but not touch it." + +Anna and Ben are sad. They want to ride on the tractor. They think it is fun. They look at each other. They have an idea. They wait for their moms to look away. Then they run to the tractor. + +They climb on the tractor. They pretend to drive it. They make engine noises. Vroom, vroom. They are lively and excited. They do not see the farmer coming. He is angry. He shouts at them. "Hey, get off my tractor! You are not allowed to be here!" + +Anna and Ben are scared. They jump off the tractor. They run to their moms. They say sorry to the farmer. The farmer is still angry, but he calms down. He says, "You should not play with things that are not yours. You could get hurt. The tractor is for work, not for play." + +Anna and Ben nod. They understand. They feel bad. They say sorry again. They hug their moms. Their moms are not happy, but they forgive them. They say, "You should listen to us. We know what is best for you. We love you." + +Anna and Ben say, "We love you too. We are sorry. We will not do it again." They hold their moms' hands. They leave the farm. They learn a lesson. They are still friends. They still like to play together. But they do not play with tractors anymore. +Lily liked to read books. She read books about animals, princesses, and cars. She read books in her room, in the garden, and in the car. She read books every day. + +One day, her mom said, "Lily, it is time to eat. Come to the kitchen." Lily put down her book and went to the kitchen. She saw a plate of celery on the table. She did not like celery. She made a face. + +"Mom, I do not want celery. I want cookies," she said. + +"Sorry, Lily, but you have to eat some celery. It is good for you. It makes you strong and healthy. And you can have a cookie after you finish your celery," her mom said. + +Lily did not believe her mom. She thought celery was yucky and bitter. She did not want to be strong and healthy. She wanted to be happy and sweet. She picked up a piece of celery and put it in her mouth. She chewed and chewed. She did not like it. She wanted to spit it out. + +But then, she felt something crunchy and sweet in her mouth. She bit harder and tasted something yummy. She looked at the celery and saw a thin layer of peanut butter on it. She smiled. + +"Mom, this celery is fine. It has peanut butter on it. I like peanut butter. Can I have more?" she asked. + +Her mom smiled back. She had put peanut butter on the celery to make it more tasty for Lily. She was glad that Lily liked it. She gave her more celery and a cookie. + +"Good girl, Lily. I am proud of you. You ate your celery and you liked it. Now you can read your book again. But first, give me a hug," her mom said. + +Lily hugged her mom and thanked her. She took her book and her cookie and went back to her room. She was happy. She liked to read books and she liked to eat celery with peanut butter. She thought her mom was smart and kind. She read her book and ate her cookie. She had a good day. +Anna and Ben are twins. They are three years old. They have a new baby sister, Lily. Lily is an infant. She is very small and cries a lot. + +One day, Anna and Ben want to play with Lily. They go to her crib and look at her. Lily is sleeping. + +"Can we wake her up?" Anna asks. + +"No, we have to be patient," Ben says. "Mommy said Lily needs a lot of sleep." + +"But I want to hug her and kiss her and show her my doll," Anna says. + +"Me too, but we can't. She is too little. We might hurt her or make her scared," Ben says. + +Anna and Ben are sad. They want to have fun with Lily. They seem bored and lonely. + +Then, they hear a noise. It is Lily. She is awake. She makes a funny face and coos. + +"Look, she is awake!" Anna says. + +"Yay, she is awake!" Ben says. + +They run to the crib and smile at Lily. Lily smiles back. She reaches out her tiny hand and grabs Anna's doll. + +"Hi, Lily. This is my doll. Her name is Daisy. Do you like her?" Anna says. + +Lily nods and cuddles the doll. She makes a happy sound. + +"Hi, Lily. I am your brother, Ben. You are my sister. I love you," Ben says. + +Lily looks at Ben and giggles. She touches his nose. + +Anna and Ben are happy. They love Lily. They seem excited and proud. + +They play with Lily and the doll. They are gentle and careful. They make Lily laugh and coo. + +Mommy comes in and sees them. She smiles and hugs them. + +"You are such good twins. You are patient and kind with Lily. She is lucky to have you," Mommy says. + +Anna and Ben hug Mommy and Lily. They are a happy family. They seem content and grateful. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play outside on the lawn. The lawn is green and soft. Sometimes they see birds and bugs on the lawn. + +One day, they see a big white bird on the lawn. It has a long neck and long legs. It looks graceful. Lily and Ben are curious. They want to see the bird up close. + +They walk slowly to the bird. They are quiet. They do not want to scare the bird. The bird sees them. It does not fly away. It looks at them with its small eyes. + +"Hello, bird," Lily says. "What are you doing on the lawn?" + +The bird does not say anything. It makes a honk sound. Lily and Ben giggle. They think the sound is funny. + +"Can we play with you, bird?" Ben says. "We can run and jump on the lawn. We can share our snacks with you. We have apples and crackers." + +The bird makes another honk sound. It nods its head. It seems to like the idea. Lily and Ben are happy. They run and jump on the lawn with the bird. They share their snacks with the bird. They have fun. + +The bird is a swan. It is lost. It came from the lake. It will go back to the lake soon. But for now, it has made two new friends on the lawn. Lily and Ben are glad. They hope to see the swan again. They wave goodbye to the swan. They say thank you for playing with them. The swan honks and nods. It flies away. It looks graceful in the sky. +Sam and Mia like to work on crafts. They make hats and flags and drums with paper and glue and tape. They want to have a parade in the park with their friends. + +"Look at my hat!" Sam says. "It has stars and stripes and a big feather. I am the leader of the parade!" + +"Wow, your hat is very nice!" Mia says. "But my flag is nicer. It has flowers and hearts and a smiley face. I am the best flag-waver in the parade!" + +They finish their crafts and put them in a big bag. They go to the park with their mom. They see their friends waiting for them. They have crafts too. + +"Hi, Sam and Mia!" their friends say. "We are ready for the parade! What did you make?" + +Sam and Mia show their crafts. Their friends like them. They say they are pretty and fun. + +"Let's start the parade!" Sam says. He puts on his hat and takes a drum. He bangs the drum and walks in front. + +"Follow me!" he says. + +Mia waves her flag and walks behind Sam. She smiles and sings a song. + +"Parade, parade, we love the parade!" she says. + +Their friends join them. They have hats and flags and drums too. They walk and bang and wave and sing. They make a lot of noise and have a lot of fun. + +The people in the park see them. They clap and cheer. They say they are cute and brave. + +Sam and Mia are happy. They think the parade is easy and fun. They work hard and play hard. They are proud of their crafts. They are good friends. They love the parade. +Ben and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars. One day, they find a big car in the street. It is red and shiny. They want to drive it. + +"Look, Ben, a car!" Sam says. "Let's go inside!" + +"OK, Sam, but we need a license," Ben says. "A license is a paper that says you can drive." + +"Where can we find a license?" Sam asks. + +"Maybe in the car," Ben says. "Let's search!" + +They open the door and climb in the car. They search in the glove box, in the seats, in the trunk. They do not find a license. They only find a lot of junk. + +"Sam, this is not our car," Ben says. "This is someone else's car. We should not be here." + +"But I want to drive," Sam says. "It looks fun." + +"Sam, no!" Ben says. "It is not right to take what is not yours. And it is not safe to drive without a license. Come on, let's go." + +But Sam does not listen. He turns the key and starts the car. He pushes the pedal and the car moves. He does not know how to steer or stop. He is scared. + +"Help, Ben, help!" Sam cries. + +Ben tries to help, but it is too late. The car hits a tree and makes a loud noise. The car is broken. Sam and Ben are hurt. They cry. + +A man comes out of a house. He sees the car and the boys. He is angry. He is the owner of the car. + +"Hey, what are you doing with my car?" he shouts. "You have no license! You have no right! You have made a big mess!" + +He calls the police and the ambulance. They come and take Sam and Ben away. They are in trouble. + +The moral of the story is: do not take what is not yours, and do not do what you are not allowed to do. You could hurt yourself and others, and get in trouble. Always listen to your friends who try to stop you from doing bad things. +Lily and Ben were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two rocks for eyes. They were very happy. + +"Look, Mommy! We made a snowman!" Lily shouted. + +Mommy came out of the house. She smiled and hugged them. "You did a great job, my darlings. Do you want to come inside and have some hot chocolate?" + +"Yes, please!" Ben said. + +They ran to the door, but Lily stopped. She looked at the snowman. "Wait, Mommy. Can we give the snowman a present?" + +Mommy nodded. "Sure, honey. What do you want to give him?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She saw a red ribbon on the porch. She picked it up and ran back to the snowman. She tied the ribbon around his neck. "There, now he has a present. He will like it." + +She kissed the snowman on the cheek. "Bye, snowman. We will come back and play with you later." + +She joined Mommy and Ben and went inside the house. + +The snowman stood still in the yard. He felt the ribbon on his neck. He felt the carrot on his nose. He felt the rocks on his face. He felt the cold in his body. He felt nothing else. He was frozen. He was dead. He did not know what a present was. He did not know what a kiss was. He did not know what play was. He did not know what happy was. He did not know anything. He was just a snowman. +Mia and Ben are friends. They like to draw with pencils and paper. Mia has a fancy pencil. It is pink and has glitter on it. Ben has a normal pencil. It is yellow and has no glitter. + +One day, they are drawing in the park. Mia draws a princess with a crown and a dress. Ben draws a dragon with fire and wings. They show each other their drawings. + +"Wow, your princess is very pretty," Ben says. + +"Thank you, your dragon is very cool," Mia says. + +They smile and keep drawing. But then, Ben has an idea. He wants to try Mia's fancy pencil. He thinks it will make his dragon more shiny. + +He looks at Mia. She is busy drawing flowers and stars. He looks at her fancy pencil. It is on the grass next to her. + +He whispers to himself, "I dare to use her fancy pencil. Just for a little bit. She will not mind." + +He reaches for the fancy pencil. He grabs it and starts to draw with it. He makes his dragon's scales glittery and his fire sparkly. He likes the fancy pencil. It is fun to draw with. + +But then, Mia looks up. She sees Ben with her fancy pencil. She sees her normal pencil on the grass. She feels angry and sad. + +"Hey, that is my fancy pencil!" she shouts. "Give it back to me!" + +Ben is scared. He drops the fancy pencil. He says, "I'm sorry, Mia. I just wanted to try it. I did not mean to make you mad." + +Mia picks up her fancy pencil. She looks at Ben's drawing. She sees her glitter on his dragon. She feels more angry and sad. + +"You ruined my fancy pencil!" she cries. "You made it dirty with your dragon. I don't want to be your friend anymore!" + +She runs away with her fancy pencil and her paper. She leaves Ben alone with his normal pencil and his paper. He feels sorry and sad. + +He wishes he did not dare to use her fancy pencil. He wishes he did not make her mad. He wishes he could be her friend again. +Lily wanted a kitten. She asked her mom and dad many times, but they always said no. They said kittens were too much work and too messy. Lily was sad. She loved kittens. She liked how they were soft and cute and made funny noises. + +One day, Lily saw a poster on a tree. It had a picture of a kitten and said "Free to good home". Lily ran to the poster and looked at the phone number. She tried to remember it, but it was hard. She only knew some numbers. She sighed. She wished she could call and get the kitten. + +She went home and told her mom about the poster. She hoped her mom would change her mind and let her have a kitten. But her mom shook her head. She said they already had a dog and a fish and that was enough. She said Lily could play with the kitten at the park sometimes, but not bring it home. Lily was angry. She said it was not fair. She said she hated the dog and the fish. She said she only wanted a kitten. + +Her mom was upset. She said Lily was being rude and ungrateful. She said she had to go to her room and think about what she said. Lily stomped to her room and slammed the door. She cried on her bed. She felt lonely and misunderstood. + +She heard a knock on the door. It was her dad. He came in and sat on the bed. He hugged Lily and said he was sorry. He said he knew she wanted a kitten, but he also knew her mom was right. He said kittens were a lot of responsibility and they had to respect their mom's decision. He said he had a surprise for her. He showed her a book. It was a book about kittens. It had many pictures and stories of different kinds of kittens. He said he bought it for her at the store. He said he thought she would like it. He said he would read it to her if she wanted. + +Lily looked at the book. She saw a kitten on the cover. It was black and white and had a weird spot on its nose. It looked funny and cute. She smiled. She said she liked the book. She said she was sorry for being rude and ungrateful. She said she loved her dad and her mom and her dog and her fish. She said she still wanted a kitten, but she understood why she couldn't have one. She said she would play with the kitten at the park sometimes, but she would also read the book and learn more about kittens. She said she was happy. + +Her dad smiled. He said he was proud of her. He said he loved her too. He said he would read the book to her now. He opened the book and started to read. Lily snuggled with her dad and listened. She felt warm and cozy. She forgot about her anger and sadness. She only thought about kittens. +Ben and Sam were brothers. They liked to play with tools. They had a big box of tools in the garage. One day, they wanted to fix their bike. They took some tools from the box and went to the bike. + +"Look, Ben, this tool can lift the bike," Sam said. He showed Ben a tool that looked like a jack. He put it under the bike and pushed a button. The tool lifted the bike up. + +"Wow, that's cool, Sam. Can I try?" Ben asked. He wanted to lift the bike too. + +"OK, but be careful. Don't lift it too high," Sam said. He gave Ben the tool and went to get a wrench. + +Ben took the tool and pushed the button. The tool lifted the bike higher and higher. Ben liked to see the bike go up. He did not stop pushing the button. + +"Ben, stop! That's too high!" Sam shouted. He saw the bike was almost touching the ceiling. He ran to Ben and tried to take the tool from him. + +But it was too late. The tool broke. The bike fell down. It hit Ben and Sam on the head. They both fell down too. They were hurt and bleeding. They cried and cried. + +The garage was dark. No one heard them. No one came to help them. They were alone and scared. They wished they had not played with the tool. They wished they had listened to Sam. They wished they had stayed in the house. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play outside with their toys. Today, they are waiting for a letter from their grandma. She lives far away and sometimes sends them stickers and stories. + +They are anxious to see the mailman. They stare at the mailbox every few minutes. They hope he will come soon. They want to read grandma's letter and see what she sent them. + +"Where is he?" Lily asks. "He is late today." + +"Maybe he has a lot of letters to deliver," Ben says. "Or maybe he got lost." + +They hear a truck coming down the street. They run to the mailbox and wave at the mailman. He smiles and stops his truck. He gives them a big envelope with their names on it. + +"Here you go, kids. This is from your grandma. She loves you very much," he says. + +"Thank you, thank you!" Lily and Ben say. They hug the mailman and run back to their house. They open the envelope and find a letter, some stickers, and a book. + +"Look, she wrote us a story about a dragon and a princess!" Lily says. + +"And she sent us some shiny stickers of stars and flowers!" Ben says. + +They are very happy. They stick the stickers on their toys and read the story together. They love their grandma and her letters. They can't wait to write her back. +Tim and Jen love to play in the junk yard. They find many things that other people do not want. They make toys and forts and cars from the junk. They have fun every day. + +One day, they see a big, fat cat in the junk yard. The cat is black and white and has a long tail. The cat looks sad and hungry. Tim and Jen want to help the cat. + +"Hello, cat," Tim says. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The cat does not answer. It just meows softly. + +"Maybe it needs some food," Jen says. "Let's go find some food for the cat." + +Tim and Jen look around the junk yard. They find some old bread and cheese and fish. They put the food in a bowl and bring it to the cat. + +"Here, cat," Jen says. "This is for you. Eat and be happy." + +The cat sniffs the food and starts to eat. It purrs and rubs its head against Tim and Jen. Tim and Jen smile and pet the cat. + +"We have a new friend," Tim says. + +"Yes, we do," Jen says. "And we love our friend." + +The cat loves them too. It follows them everywhere they go in the junk yard. It plays with their toys and forts and cars. It sleeps with them in their cozy nest of junk. They are happy every day. +Anna was a little girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite one was Lily. Lily had a pink dress and long hair. Anna liked to feed Lily, brush her hair, and sing to her. + +One day, Anna's mom said they had to go to the store. Anna wanted to bring Lily with her, but her mom said no. She said Lily might get lost or dirty at the store. Anna was sad and angry. She did not want to leave Lily alone. + +"Please, mom, let me take Lily!" Anna begged. + +"No, Anna, you can't. Lily has to stay here. Now hurry up and put on your shoes. We have to go." Her mom said. + +Anna was impatient. She did not want to put on her shoes. She wanted to stay with Lily. She had an idea. She ran to her room and hid Lily under her dress. She hoped her mom would not notice. + +"Anna, are you ready?" Her mom called. + +"Yes, mom, I'm ready!" Anna lied. + +They went to the car and drove to the store. Anna was careful not to let Lily fall out of her dress. She thought she was very clever. + +But when they got to the store, something bad happened. Anna saw a big dog outside the store. The dog was barking and jumping. Anna was scared of the dog. She screamed and ran away. But as she ran, Lily slipped out of her dress and fell on the ground. + +The dog saw Lily and thought she was a toy. He ran after her and grabbed her with his teeth. He tore her dress and her hair. He made her dirty and broken. + +Anna saw what the dog did to Lily. She cried and cried. She wanted her mom to help her. But her mom was angry and disappointed. She scolded Anna for lying and hiding Lily. She said Anna was naughty and careless. She said Anna could not have Lily back. She threw Lily in the trash. + +Anna was very sorry and sad. She lost her favorite doll. She learned a hard lesson. She wished she had listened to her mom. She wished she had not been impatient. She wished she had not fed Lily under her dress. +Lily and Tom were at the park with their mom. They saw a big fountain with water that went up and down. Lily liked the fountain. She wanted to touch the water. + +"Mom, can I go to the fountain?" Lily asked. + +"Okay, but be careful. Don't get wet," Mom said. + +Lily ran to the fountain. She saw a yellow duck in the water. The duck was swimming and quacking. Lily smiled. She hoped the duck would be her friend. + +"Hello, duck. Do you want to play with me?" Lily said. + +The duck looked at Lily. It quacked again. It seemed to say yes. + +Lily reached out her hand to the duck. She wanted to pet it. But the fountain water went up and splashed Lily. Lily got wet. She was surprised. She felt cold. + +"Mom, help! The fountain wet me!" Lily cried. + +Mom heard Lily. She ran to the fountain. She saw Lily and the duck. She took a towel and wrapped Lily in it. + +"Are you okay, Lily? You are very wet," Mom said. + +"I'm okay, Mom. But the fountain wet me. I just wanted to play with the duck," Lily said. + +"I know, Lily. But the fountain is not for playing. It is for looking. The duck lives in the fountain. It likes the water. But you don't. You like the dry," Mom said. + +Lily nodded. She understood. She was sorry for the duck. She hoped the duck was not lonely. + +"Bye, duck. I hope you have fun in the fountain. Maybe I can see you again," Lily said. + +The duck quacked. It seemed to say bye. It waved its wing at Lily. + +Lily waved back. She smiled. She was happy. She had a new friend. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big house with a dark door and a black cat. They wanted to see who lived there. + +"Let's knock on the door and say hello," Ben said. + +"Maybe it is a witch," Lily said. "Witches are bad. They can do magic and hurt us." + +Ben was not afraid. He said, "There is no such thing as witches. It is just a lady with a cat. Come on, Lily, don't be scared." + +He knocked on the door. The door opened and a woman came out. She had a long nose, a pointy hat and a broom. She looked angry. + +"Who are you and what do you want?" she asked. + +Ben and Lily were shocked. They saw that she was a witch. They were very scared. + +"Sorry, miss, we just wanted to say hello," Ben said. + +"Hello? Hello? You think you can just come to my house and bother me? You are very rude and naughty. I will teach you a lesson. I will turn you into frogs!" she said. + +She raised her broom and pointed it at them. Ben and Lily screamed and ran away. They ran back to the park and told their mom what happened. + +Their mom hugged them and said, "Don't worry, my darlings. She can't hurt you. She is just a mean old woman who likes to scare people. She is not a real witch. Real witches don't exist." + +Ben and Lily felt better. They learned to never go near the big house with the dark door and the black cat again. They played in the park and had fun. They forgot about the bad witch. +Anna and Ben love to travel with their mom and dad. They go to many places and see many things. One day, they go to a big park with many animals. They are very happy and excited. + +They see a big bus with many windows. Mom says, "This is a safari bus. We can ride on it and see the animals up close." Anna and Ben say, "Yes, yes, let's go!" They get on the bus and sit by the windows. They see lions, elephants, giraffes, and monkeys. They say, "Wow, wow, look at them!" + +Then they see a group of black and white animals. They have stripes all over their bodies. They run fast and eat grass. Ben says, "What are they, mom?" Mom says, "They are zebras. They are like horses, but with stripes." Anna says, "They are so pretty. I like their stripes." Ben says, "Me too. They are my favorite." + +The bus stops near the zebras. The driver says, "You can get off the bus and feed the zebras. They are very friendly. But be careful, they might nibble your fingers." Anna and Ben say, "Yay, yay, let's go!" They get off the bus and follow the driver. They hold some carrots in their hands. They see a bright sun in the sky. They feel warm and happy. + +They approach the zebras. The zebras see them and come closer. They sniff their hands and take the carrots. They munch and crunch. They make funny noises. Anna and Ben giggle and pet their soft fur. They say, "Hello, zebras. We are Anna and Ben. We are your friends." The zebras nod and lick their faces. They say, "Hello, Anna and Ben. We are happy to meet you. You are very kind." Anna and Ben smile and hug the zebras. They say, "We love you, zebras. You are the best." +Sara and Ben were friends who liked to play with cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. They liked to race their cars on the floor and see who was faster. + +One day, Sara had a new car that was very shiny and red. She said to Ben, "My car is the best. It has more speed than your car. Let us race and see who wins." + +Ben agreed, but he was not happy. He liked his car, even if it was old and pale. He said, "My car may not have much speed, but it has more heart. Let us count to three and then start." + +They counted, "One, two, three!" and pushed their cars on the floor. Sara's car zoomed ahead, but Ben's car followed close behind. Sara smiled and said, "I told you, my car is faster. I will win the race." + +But then, something happened. Sara's car hit a bump and flipped over. It landed on its back and could not move. Ben's car passed by and reached the finish line. Ben stopped and said, "I won the race. My car may not have much speed, but it has more heart. It does not give up." + +Sara felt sad and sorry. She said, "You are right, Ben. Your car has more heart. I was wrong to boast about my car. It does not matter how fast or shiny it is, if it cannot finish the race. I am sorry, Ben. Can we still be friends?" + +Ben smiled and said, "Of course, Sara. We are still friends. And we can still play with our cars. But next time, let us not race, but share. Sharing is more fun than winning." + +The moral of the story is: Do not be proud of what you have, but be grateful for what you have. And do not compete with others, but cooperate with them. Sharing is more fun than winning. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together at school. One day, they have a new teacher. His name is Mr. Fox. He is fierce. He shouts at the children and makes them do hard work. He writes on the blackboard with a red pen. He says, "If you are bad, I will make you stand in the corner." + +Anna and Ben are scared of Mr. Fox. They try to be good, but they make a mistake. They spill some water on the floor. Mr. Fox sees them and gets angry. He says, "You are bad children! You are messy and naughty! Go and stand in the corner now!" + +Anna and Ben feel sad. They go and stand in the corner. They cry. They want their old teacher back. They miss her. She was kind and gentle. She smiled at the children and made them have fun. She wrote on the blackboard with a blue pen. She said, "If you are good, I will give you a sticker." + +The other children see Anna and Ben crying. They feel sorry for them. They do not like Mr. Fox either. They think he is mean and scary. They want to help Anna and Ben. They have an idea. They whisper to each other and make a plan. + +They wait until Mr. Fox is not looking. Then, they take his red pen and hide it. They find a blue pen and write on the blackboard. They write, "We are good children. We are friendly and happy. We like our old teacher. She is nice and sweet. Please bring her back." + +Mr. Fox turns around and sees the blackboard. He is shocked and angry. He says, "Who did this? Who wrote on the blackboard? This is very bad! Tell me now or I will make you all stand in the corner!" + +But the children do not tell him. They smile and say, "We do not know. We do not have a red pen. We only have a blue pen. We like blue. Blue is good." + +Mr. Fox does not know what to do. He feels confused and silly. He realizes that the children do not like him. He realizes that he has been too fierce and harsh. He decides to change his ways. He says, "I am sorry, children. I have been wrong. I have been too fierce and harsh. I will try to be more kind and gentle. I will smile and make you have fun. I will write on the blackboard with a blue pen. I will say, 'If you are good, I will give you a sticker.'" + +The children are happy. They clap and cheer. They forgive Mr. Fox. They give him a chance. They hope he will keep his promise. They hope he will be a good teacher. They hope their old teacher will come back soon. + +The moral of the story is: Being fierce and harsh does not make people respect you. Being kind and gentle does. +One day, Ben and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun building towers, cars and animals with their blocks and screws. They also liked to pretend that they were different characters and talk to each other. + +"Look, I made a big robot with screws!" Ben said, showing his creation to Lily. + +"Wow, that's cool! Can I play with it?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, you can. You are my kind friend. We can share our toys," Ben said, handing the robot to Lily. + +Lily smiled and thanked Ben. She took the robot and started to make it walk and talk. She pretended that it was a friendly robot that helped people. + +Suddenly, Ben felt a tickle in his nose. He tried to hold it in, but he couldn't. He sneezed very loudly and hard. His sneeze was so strong that it blew some of the blocks and screws off the table. They flew in the air and landed on the floor. + +"Ah-choo!" Ben sneezed. + +"Wow, that was a big sneeze!" Lily said, looking at the mess. + +"Sorry, I didn't mean to sneeze so hard. I hope I didn't break anything," Ben said, feeling embarrassed. + +Lily looked at the robot in her hands. It was missing a screw in its head. She could have been angry or sad, but she wasn't. She was a kind friend. She knew that Ben didn't sneeze on purpose. She also knew that they could fix the robot together. + +"It's okay, Ben. Don't worry. The robot is still fine. We just need to find the screw and put it back. Come on, let's look for it," Lily said, giving Ben a hug. + +Ben felt happy and relieved. He hugged Lily back and thanked her. They searched for the screw on the floor and found it under the couch. They put it back in the robot's head and made it work again. They continued to play with their toys and have fun. + +The moral of the story is: Be kind to your friends and share your toys. Don't get mad or sad when accidents happen. Help each other and fix the problem. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to swim in the sea. They had big goggles and flippers to see and move under the water. One day, they saw a big whale near the shore. The whale was different from the other fish. It had a big mouth, a long tail and a hole on its head. + +"Wow, look at the whale!" Lily said. "It is so big and beautiful. Let's go closer and say hello." + +"OK, but be careful. The whale might not like us," Tom said. They swam towards the whale, holding hands. + +The whale saw them and made a loud noise. It sounded like a horn. The whale was not happy. It did not want to play with them. It wanted to be alone. + +"Go away, little fish. This is my home. You are not welcome here," the whale said. + +Lily and Tom were scared. They tried to swim away, but the whale was faster. It opened its big mouth and swallowed them whole. They could not breathe or scream. They were gone. + +The whale felt a little sorry, but it was too late. It dived deeper into the sea, looking for a quiet place to rest. It hoped that no more little fish would bother it again. +Lily was a gifted bee. She could balance on any flower and make sweet honey. She loved to fly around the garden and visit her friends. She was happy and busy. + +One day, she saw a new flower. It was big and red and smelled nice. Lily wanted to balance on it and get some nectar. She flew closer and closer. But she did not see the thorn. + +Ouch! The thorn poked Lily's wing. She felt a sharp pain and fell down. She could not fly anymore. She was scared and sad. + +She cried for help. But no one heard her. She was far from the hive and her family. She felt alone and cold. + +Then, she heard a soft voice. It was a ladybug. She saw Lily on the ground and came to help. She asked Lily what happened and listened to her story. She felt sorry for Lily and wanted to help. + +She said, "Don't worry, Lily. I can help you. I can carry you to your hive. You are not alone. You have a friend." + +She lifted Lily gently and put her on her back. She flew slowly and carefully to the hive. She found Lily's family and told them what happened. They thanked the ladybug and took care of Lily. They gave her some honey and a bandage. They told her she was brave and strong. + +Lily felt better. She smiled and thanked the ladybug. She said, "You are a gifted friend. You saved me. You balanced me on your back. You are kind and good." + +The ladybug smiled and said, "You are welcome, Lily. You are a gifted bee. You balance on flowers and make honey. You are happy and busy. You are my friend." + +They hugged and said goodbye. They promised to visit each other again. They were happy and grateful. They had a new friend. +Ben and Mia are playing with scissors. They like to cut paper and make shapes. Ben has a big bow on his head. He thinks it is funny. Mia does not like the bow. She thinks it is stupid. + +"Take off the bow, Ben. It is not for boys. It is for girls," Mia says. + +"No, I like the bow. It is pretty. You are just jealous," Ben says. + +Mia gets angry. She grabs the scissors and runs to Ben. She wants to cut off the bow. Ben is scared. He tries to run away. But Mia is faster. She catches him and snips the scissors. + +But she does not cut the bow. She cuts Ben's ear. Ben screams. Blood comes out. Mia drops the scissors. She is shocked. She did not mean to hurt Ben. + +Mom hears the scream. She runs to the room. She sees Ben and Mia. She sees the scissors and the blood. She is very mad. She picks up Ben and takes him to the car. She says they have to go to the doctor. She says Mia is in big trouble. She says she will tell Dad. + +Mia cries. She is sorry. She did not want to cut Ben's ear. She just wanted to cut the bow. She thinks the bow is stupid. She thinks she is stupid. She wishes she did not play with scissors. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their toys. Lily had a drum that she liked to bang with her hands. Ben had a truck that he liked to push on the grass. They were having fun, but they also wanted to share with others. + +They saw an elderly man sitting on a bench, reading a book. He looked lonely and bored. Lily and Ben decided to spread some joy to him. They ran to the bench and smiled at the man. + +"Hello, sir. Do you want to play with us?" Lily asked. + +The man looked up from his book and saw the children. He was surprised, but also happy. He smiled back at them. + +"Hello, children. What are you playing with?" he asked. + +Lily showed him her drum and Ben showed him his truck. They told him their names and asked him his. + +"My name is Tom. I like your drum and your truck. They are very nice toys," he said. + +"Thank you, Tom. Do you want to try them?" Ben asked. + +Tom nodded and took the drum from Lily. He tapped it gently with his fingers. It made a soft sound. Lily clapped her hands and cheered. + +"That's good, Tom. You can make music with the drum," she said. + +Tom gave the drum back to Lily and took the truck from Ben. He rolled it on the bench. It made a rumbling sound. Ben laughed and clapped his hands. + +"That's fun, Tom. You can make vroom-vroom with the truck," he said. + +Tom gave the truck back to Ben and thanked them for sharing their toys. He told them they were very kind and generous children. He also gave them each a candy from his pocket. + +Lily and Ben thanked him for the candy and hugged him. They said they were glad to meet him and make him happy. They invited him to play with them again next time. + +Tom agreed and waved goodbye to them. He watched them run back to their toys. He felt warm and cheerful in his heart. He thought they were very sweet and friendly children. He opened his book again, but he also listened to the drum and the truck. He smiled and thought that today was a good day. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They like to slide, swing and run. But they also like to search for bugs and flowers. They have a small box to keep their finds. + +"Look, Anna, a red bug!" Ben says. He grabs the bug with his hand and puts it in the box. "It has six legs and spots." + +"Wow, Ben, it is pretty!" Anna says. She sees a yellow flower and grabs it too. "It smells nice. Let's put it in the box with the bug." + +They walk around the park and grab more bugs and flowers. They are happy and curious. They do not see that the sky is getting dark and cloudy. They do not hear the thunder. + +"Anna, Ben, come here!" their mom calls. She is sitting on a bench and sees the storm coming. "It is going to rain. We have to go home." + +Anna and Ben hear their mom and run to her. They do not want to get wet. They bring their box with them. + +"Mom, look what we found!" they say. They show her their bugs and flowers. "They are our friends. Can we keep them?" + +Mom smiles and hugs them. She looks at their box and sees the bug and the flower. She also sees a worm, a leaf, a feather and a stone. + +"You did a great job, Anna and Ben. You are very good at searching. But you know what? These things belong to the park. They are not happy in the box. They need air, water and space. They have their own homes and families. We have to let them go." + +Anna and Ben are sad. They like their finds. They want to keep them. + +"But mom, they are our friends. We want them to be safe," they say. + +Mom understands. She is gentle and kind. + +"I know, Anna and Ben. But they are safe in the park. They have their own friends too. They will be happier there. And you can always come back and visit them. How about that?" + +Anna and Ben think about it. They love their mom. They trust her. They nod and agree. + +"Okay, mom. We will let them go. But can we say goodbye to them first?" + +"Of course, my loves. You can say goodbye to them. And then we will go home and have some cookies and milk. How does that sound?" + +Anna and Ben smile. They open their box and say goodbye to their bugs and flowers. They thank them for being their friends. They put them back in the park. They hope they will see them again. + +They hold their mom's hand and walk to the car. They are wet and cold, but they are happy and proud. They learned something new today. They learned to search, to grab and to let go. They learned to love and respect nature. They learned to be kind and generous. They learned to be happy. +Sam was an adventurous boy. He liked to climb trees, jump over rocks, and explore new places. He always had a supply of snacks and toys in his backpack, in case he got hungry or bored. + +One day, he decided to go to the park with his mom. He saw a big slide, a swing, and a merry-go-round. He wanted to try them all. He ran to the slide first, and climbed up the ladder. He looked down and saw a shiny red seat at the bottom. He wondered who left it there. + +He slid down the slide, and landed on the seat. It was soft and comfy. He smiled and decided to keep it. He put it in his backpack, and ran to the swing. He pushed himself higher and higher, and felt the wind in his hair. He saw a blue seat on the ground, next to the swing. He wondered who left it there. + +He jumped off the swing, and grabbed the seat. It was hard and cold. He did not like it. He threw it away, and ran to the merry-go-round. He climbed on a horse, and held on tight. He saw a yellow seat on the other side of the merry-go-round. He wondered who left it there. + +He waited for the merry-go-round to stop, and jumped off the horse. He ran to the seat, and picked it up. It was warm and fuzzy. He liked it. He put it in his backpack, and ran to his mom. He showed her his seats, and told her he found them in the park. + +His mom looked at him, and then at the seats. She recognized them. They were the seats from her car. She had taken them out to wash them, and left them in the park by mistake. She was glad Sam found them, but she was also angry. She told him he should not take things that did not belong to him. She made him return the seats to the car, and apologize to the people who were looking for them. + +Sam felt sorry for what he did. He learned his lesson. He decided to be more careful and respectful, and not to be too adventurous. He still liked to explore new places, but he only took his own snacks and toys with him. He never took seats again. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toy trucks in the living room. They liked to load the trucks with blocks, books, and stuffed animals, and drive them around the carpet. Sometimes they made noises like "vroom, vroom" or "beep, beep". + +"Look, Lily, I have a big load!" Tom said, showing his truck full of blocks. "I can carry more than you!" + +Lily frowned. She wanted to have a big load too, but her truck was smaller than Tom's. She looked around and saw the bathroom door open. She had an idea. She ran to the bathroom and grabbed a roll of toilet paper. She tore off some pieces and stuffed them in her truck. + +"Ha, ha, now I have a bigger load than you!" Lily said, coming back to the living room. She showed her truck full of toilet paper to Tom. + +Tom was surprised. He did not think that toilet paper was a good thing to load on a truck. He thought it was a waste and a mess. He shook his head. + +"Lily, that is not a good load. That is a bad load. You should not take toilet paper from the bathroom. That is for wiping, not for playing. You are making a mess and wasting paper. Mommy and Daddy will be angry." + +Lily did not listen. She thought her load was beautiful and fun. She drove her truck around the carpet, leaving bits of toilet paper behind. She laughed and said, "Look, Tom, I am making snow!" + +Tom did not laugh. He was worried. He knew that Mommy and Daddy would be home soon, and they would see the mess. He tried to tell Lily to stop, but she did not stop. She kept playing with her bad load. + +Soon, Mommy and Daddy came home. They saw the living room covered with toilet paper. They saw Lily and Tom with their trucks. They were not happy. They were very angry. + +"Lily, Tom, what have you done?" Mommy asked. "Why did you take toilet paper from the bathroom and make a mess? Don't you know that toilet paper is not a toy? Don't you know that you are wasting paper and money? Don't you know that you are making more work for us?" + +Lily and Tom felt ashamed. They realized that they had done something wrong. They said sorry to Mommy and Daddy. They helped them clean up the mess. They learned their lesson. They learned that they should not take things from the bathroom and play with them. They learned that they should not waste paper and make a mess. They learned that they should respect their toys and their home. They learned that a good load is not always a big load, but a load that is useful and appropriate. +Sara liked to whistle. She learned how to whistle from her big brother, who taught her how to make a sound with her lips. Sara whistled when she was happy, when she was bored, and when she wanted to call her dog, Spot. + +One day, Sara found a brown blouse in her mom's closet. It was soft and shiny, and had buttons and lace. Sara thought it was pretty, and wanted to try it on. She put the blouse over her dress, and looked at herself in the mirror. She felt like a princess, and started to whistle. + +But the blouse was too big for Sara, and it slipped off her shoulders. Sara tried to catch it, but it fell to the floor. Spot heard Sara's whistle, and ran into the room. He saw the brown blouse, and thought it was a toy. He grabbed it with his teeth, and ran away. + +Sara was sad and scared. She knew her mom would be angry if she saw the blouse. She ran after Spot, and tried to get the blouse back. But Spot was faster, and he ran outside. Sara followed him, and saw him digging a hole in the garden. He buried the blouse in the hole, and wagged his tail. + +Sara did not know what to do. She could not whistle anymore. She felt like crying. She went back to the house, and hoped her mom would not notice the blouse. She wished she had not taken it. She wished she had played with something else. She wished she had not whistled. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with dolls and cars. But today they quarrel. Lily wants to play with the pink car. Ben wants to play with the pink car too. + +"It is my car!" Lily says. "I saw it first!" + +"No, it is my car!" Ben says. "You have many dolls!" + +They pull the car. They shout. They are angry. + +The car breaks. The wheel falls off. The heel of the car is weak. Lily and Ben are sad. + +"I am sorry," Lily says. "I should share." + +"I am sorry too," Ben says. "I should be nice." + +They hug. They are friends again. They fix the car. They play together. They are happy. +Lily was a shy girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna, who wore a pink dress and had long brown hair. Lily liked to dress up Anna and make her talk to the other dolls. + +One day, Lily's mom said they had to go to the store. Lily did not like the store. It was big and loud and had many people. Lily wanted to stay home with Anna, but mom said no. Mom said Lily had to come and be a good girl. + +At the store, mom gave Lily a hanger to hold. The hanger was metal and had a hook. Mom said Lily could use the hanger to hang up clothes that she liked. Lily did not like clothes. She liked dolls. She wished she had Anna with her. + +Lily followed mom around the store, holding the hanger. She saw many clothes, but none of them were pink like Anna's dress. She saw many people, but none of them were nice like Anna. She felt sad and scared. + +Lily saw a rack of coats. The coats were big and fluffy and had many colors. Lily had an idea. She ran to the rack and hid behind the coats. She used the hanger to peek out from the coats. She pretended she was in a secret fort with Anna. She felt happy and safe. + +Mom looked for Lily. She did not see her behind the rack. She called her name. She felt worried and angry. + +Lily heard mom's voice. She did not want to come out. She wanted to stay in her fort. She held the hanger tight and peeked out again. She saw mom's face. Mom looked sad and scared. + +Lily felt sorry. She knew mom loved her. She knew mom wanted her to be a good girl. She dropped the hanger and came out from the rack. She ran to mom and hugged her. + +Mom hugged Lily back. She was happy to see her. She was not angry anymore. She said sorry for making Lily go to the store. She said she had a surprise for her. + +Mom took Lily to the toy section. She showed her a new doll. The doll wore a blue dress and had short blond hair. Mom said Lily could have the doll if she wanted. Lily looked at the doll. She liked the doll. She smiled and said yes. + +Mom bought the doll for Lily. She also bought a new hanger for Lily. The hanger was plastic and had a heart. Mom said Lily could use the hanger to hang up Anna's dress. Lily liked the hanger. She thanked mom and said she loved her. + +Lily and mom went home. Lily played with her dolls. She introduced Anna to the new doll. She named the new doll Elsa. She hung up Anna's dress on the hanger. She was happy and proud. + +The end. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is brown and furry. It has a leash on its neck. + +"Can we pet the dog?" Lily asks Tom. + +"I don't know. Maybe we should ask the owner first," Tom says. + +They look around and see a man sitting on a bench. He is reading a book. He does not see the dog or the children. + +"Hello, sir. Can we pet your dog?" Lily calls to the man. + +The man looks up and smiles. He sees the dog and the children. + +"Sure, you can. His name is Max. He is very friendly. But be gentle with him, okay?" the man says. + +Lily and Tom nod. They walk to the dog. The dog wags its tail. It makes a happy sound. Lily and Tom pet the dog. They feel its soft fur. The dog licks their faces. They giggle. + +"Max, you are a good dog. We like you," Lily says. + +"Can we lead him around the park?" Tom asks the man. + +"Okay, but don't go too far. And bring him back soon. I have to go home soon," the man says. + +He gives them the leash. Lily and Tom take turns to lead the dog. They run and skip with the dog. The dog follows them. It makes a loud sound. It sounds like it is laughing. Lily and Tom laugh too. They have fun with the dog. They are happy. +Tim and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big bush with many flowers. The flowers were red and yellow and pink. They smelled nice. + +"Look at the bush!" Tim said. "It is impressive!" + +"Yes, it is!" Lily said. "Can we touch the flowers?" + +Tim nodded. He reached out his hand to pick a flower. But he felt something sharp. "Ow!" he cried. "The bush has thorns!" + +Lily felt sorry for Tim. She wanted to help him. She tried to pull his hand out of the bush. But the thorns were stuck. She pulled harder and harder. Tim screamed louder and louder. + +A man heard them. He ran to them. He saw Tim and Lily in trouble. He was angry. He shouted at them. "What are you doing? This is my bush! You are hurting it!" + +He grabbed Lily's arm. He pushed her away from the bush. He pushed her too hard. She fell on the ground. She hit her head on a rock. She did not move. She did not make a sound. + +Tim and the man were scared. They looked at Lily. She was bleeding. She was not breathing. She was gone. The bush was not impressive anymore. It was sad. +Lily and Max liked to play in the tent. It was blue and yellow and had stars on it. They put it in the garden and crawled inside. They had a flashlight and some books and toys. + +One day, they decided to play a game. They took turns to spin around and around until they felt dizzy. Then they tried to walk in a straight line. It was very funny. They laughed and fell down. + +But Lily spun too fast and too hard. She bumped into the tent and made a hole. The tent was delicate and tore easily. Lily was sad and scared. She did not want to break the tent. + +Max saw the hole and hugged Lily. He said it was okay. They could fix the tent. They found some tape and some paper and covered the hole. They made the tent look like new. + +They learned to be careful with the tent. They still played in it, but they did not spin so much. They read books and told stories and had fun. They loved the tent. It was their special place. +Tom and Mia were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big billboard with a picture of a snowman and a sled. The billboard said, "Come to Snowy Park and have fun!" + +Tom and Mia wanted to go to Snowy Park, but their mom said it was too far and too icy. She said they could play in their yard instead. But Tom and Mia were not happy. They wanted to see the snowman and the sled. + +They had an idea. They found a rope and tied it to their bike. They said they would pull each other with the bike and pretend they were in Snowy Park. Tom got on the bike and Mia held the rope. Tom started to pedal and Mia ran behind him. + +But the rope was too long and the ground was too icy. Mia slipped and fell. She let go of the rope and cried. Tom did not see her and kept pedaling. He did not hear her cry. + +He pedaled until he reached the billboard. He stopped and looked at the snowman and the sled. He smiled and said, "Wow, this is Snowy Park!" + +But then he heard a siren. He turned and saw a police car. The police officer got out and said, "Hey, kid, what are you doing here? You can't ride your bike on the road. It's too dangerous and too icy. And you can't tie a rope to your bike. It's against the law. Where is your mom? Where is your sister?" + +Tom felt scared and sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, officer. I just wanted to see Snowy Park. My mom is at home. My sister is in the yard. I don't know if she is okay. I pulled her with the rope, but she fell. I didn't see her. I didn't hear her." + +The officer said, "You did a very bad thing, kid. You could have hurt yourself or your sister or someone else. You need to go back home and apologize to your mom and your sister. And you need to learn to listen and obey. Snowy Park is not worth it. It's just a billboard. It's not real." + +Tom nodded and said, "I'm sorry, officer. I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry, Mia. I learned my lesson. I won't do it again. Can you take me home, please?" + +The officer said, "Okay, kid. I'll take you home. But you have to promise me you'll be more careful and more respectful. And you have to hug your mom and your sister and say you love them." + +Tom said, "I promise, officer. I'll be more careful and more respectful. And I'll hug my mom and my sister and say I love them." + +The officer put Tom in the car and drove him home. Tom saw Mia in the yard. She had a bandage on her knee and a tear on her cheek. She looked sad and angry. Tom got out of the car and ran to her. He hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Mia. I love you. Are you okay?" + +Mia hugged him back and said, "I'm sorry, too, Tom. I love you, too. I'm okay. It's just a scratch. But don't ever pull me with the rope again. It's not fun. It's scary and painful." + +Tom said, "I won't, Mia. I won't. Let's go inside and say sorry to mom. And let's forget about Snowy Park. It's not real. It's just a billboard. We have more fun in our yard." + +Mia said, "Okay, Tom. Okay. Let's go inside and say sorry to mom. And let's forget about Snowy Park. We have more fun in our yard." + +They went inside and said sorry to mom. Mom hugged them and said, "I'm glad you're both okay. I love you both. But don't ever do that again. It's too dangerous and too icy. You have to listen and obey. And you have to be nice to each other. You're twins. You're a team." + +Tom and Mia said, "We're sorry, mom. We love you, too. We won't do that again. We'll listen and obey. And we'll be nice to each other. We're twins. We're a team." + +Mom smiled and said, "That's good, kids. That's good. Now, how about some hot chocolate and cookies?" + +Tom and Mia said, "Yes, please, mom. Yes, please." + +They had some hot chocolate and cookies and played in their yard. They forgot about Snowy Park and the billboard. They had more fun in their yard. They were happy. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a stream. The stream is blue and clear. They want to get close to the stream. + +"Can we go to the stream, Mom?" Lila asks. + +"Yes, but be careful. Don't go too close. The stream is fast and deep," Mom says. + +Lila and Ben hold hands. They walk to the stream. They see some rocks and sticks. They see some fish and frogs. They see some white flowers. The white flowers are pretty. + +"Look, Ben, white flowers!" Lila says. + +"Wow, they are pretty. Can we get one?" Ben says. + +"OK, but be careful. Don't fall in the stream," Lila says. + +Lila and Ben reach for a white flower. They pull it gently. They smell it. It smells nice. + +"Here, Mom, a white flower for you!" Lila says. + +"Thank you, Lila. It's beautiful. And here, Ben, a white flower for you!" Mom says. + +"Thank you, Mom. It's beautiful. We like the stream. The stream is fun," Ben says. + +Lila and Ben smile. They hug their moms. They are happy. They like the park. They like the stream. They like the white flowers. They like to play outside. +Anna was very excited. It was her birthday and she saw many wraps on the table. She wondered what was inside them. She hoped there was something sweet and fun. + +She ran to the table and picked up a big wrap. It was red and shiny. She tore it open and saw a big cake. It had white cream and pink flowers on it. It looked yummy. She wanted to taste it. + +She took a big bite and smiled. It was sweet and soft and moist. She tasted vanilla and strawberry and sugar. She loved it. She wanted more. + +She reached for another wrap. It was blue and sparkly. She opened it and saw a mysterious box. It had a button and a hole. She was curious. She pushed the button and heard a sound. + +She put her ear to the hole and listened. She heard a voice. It said, "Happy birthday, Anna! I love you!" It was her grandma. She lived far away and could not come. She sent her a special box that could talk. + +Anna was happy and surprised. She hugged the box and said, "I love you too, grandma! Thank you for the cake and the box!" She felt warm and loved. She had the best birthday ever. +Tom and Lily wanted to help Mom make a cake for Dad's birthday. Mom said they could help her mix the eggs, flour and sugar in a big bowl. Then she poured the batter into a round pan and put it in the oven. + +"Can we watch the cake bake?" Lily asked. + +"No, it is too hot near the oven. You can help me wrap the present for Dad instead," Mom said. She gave them some paper, tape and scissors. + +Tom and Lily took the present, a new book, and put it on the table. They cut the paper with the scissors and tried to wrap the book with the paper. But the paper was too big and they had trouble folding it. They used a lot of tape to stick the paper together. + +"It looks funny," Tom said. + +"It's okay, Dad will like it anyway," Lily said. + +They wrote "Happy Birthday Dad" on the paper with a crayon and put a bow on top. + +Just then, Mom came back from the kitchen. She took the cake out of the oven and put it on a rack to cool. + +"Wow, the cake smells good," Tom said. + +"It looks yummy," Lily said. + +"Good job, kids. The cake is almost ready. We just need to put some frosting and candles on it. Then we can surprise Dad when he comes home," Mom said. + +Tom and Lily smiled. They were happy to help Mom make a cake and wrap a present for Dad. They couldn't wait to see his face when he saw their gifts. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they saw white flakes falling from the sky. It was snow! They put on their warm clothes and ran outside to have fun. + +They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two rocks for eyes. They named him Bob. "Hello, Bob!" they said. "Do you want to play with us?" + +But then, a big boy came by. He was mean and rude. He kicked Bob and knocked him down. He laughed and said, "What a silly snowman! He is so ordinary and boring!" + +Lily and Tom were very sad and angry. They loved Bob and he was their friend. They wanted to make him happy again. They had an idea. They whispered to each other and smiled. + +They picked up some snow and made it into balls. They threw them at the big boy. They hit him on the head and the back and the legs. He was surprised and scared. He ran away, crying. "Stop it, stop it!" he said. "You are mean and rude!" + +Lily and Tom hugged each other and cheered. They had won. They rebuilt Bob and gave him a smile. They added some more things to make him special. They gave him a flower, a necklace, and a cape. They said, "You are not ordinary, Bob. You are amazing and fun!" + +They played with Bob until it was time to go home. They said goodbye and promised to come back. They hoped Bob would be happy and safe. They were glad they had met him. He was their best snow friend. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big swing. Sara wants to go on the swing. Ben says, "I can help you." + +Ben helps Sara to sit on the swing. He ties a rope around her waist. He says, "This is to keep you safe. Hold on tight." He pushes Sara on the swing. Sara feels happy. She says, "Whee! This is fun!" + +But then, a fierce dog comes to the park. It barks and runs towards them. It wants to bite them. Sara and Ben are scared. They say, "Help! Help!" + +A man hears them. He is the dog's owner. He runs to the dog. He says, "Bad dog! Stop!" He grabs the dog's collar. He says, "I'm sorry. He is not friendly. He escaped from his leash." + +Sara and Ben are glad. They say, "Thank you. You saved us." The man says, "You're welcome. Be careful." He takes the dog away. + +Ben unties the rope from Sara's waist. He says, "Are you okay?" Sara says, "Yes, I'm okay. You are a good friend." Ben says, "You are a good friend, too." They hug. They go to play with other toys. They are not afraid anymore. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a knife on the ground. It is shiny and sharp. + +"Look, a knife!" Tim says. "Let's play with it!" + +"No, Tim, that is bad!" Sam says. "A knife can hurt you. It can cut your skin and make you bleed. We should give it to a grown-up." + +But Tim does not listen. He picks up the knife and runs away. He wants to zip it in his pocket. He thinks it is cool. + +Sam follows him. He is worried. He tries to stop Tim. He says, "Tim, please, give me the knife. It is not a toy. It is dangerous. You can get in trouble." + +But Tim does not listen. He zips the knife in his pocket. He thinks he is smart. He runs faster. + +Then, he trips on a rock. He falls down. He feels a pain in his leg. He screams. He looks at his leg. He sees blood. The knife has cut his leg. He is scared. He cries. + +Sam runs to him. He sees the blood. He is scared too. He says, "Tim, are you okay? I told you the knife was bad. Why did you not listen?" + +Tim is sorry. He says, "Sam, I am sorry. You were right. The knife was bad. I was wrong. I should have listened. Can you help me?" + +Sam nods. He is a good friend. He takes off his scarf. He wraps it around Tim's leg. He says, "It is okay, Tim. I will help you. We will find a grown-up. They will make you better. But you have to promise me something." + +"What?" Tim asks. + +"Promise me you will never play with a knife again. Promise me you will listen to me when I tell you something is bad. Promise me you will be careful." + +Tim nods. He says, "I promise, Sam. I promise. Thank you for being my friend. You are very kind. And very smart." + +Sam smiles. He says, "You are welcome, Tim. You are my friend too. And you can be smart too. If you learn from your mistake." + +They hug. They walk to find a grown-up. They have learned a lesson. They have learned that a knife is not a toy. They have learned that they should listen to their friends. They have learned that they should be careful. They have learned that being smart is better than being cool. +Tom and Lily are playing with blocks. They like to build towers and houses with the wood. But Tom wants to build a big castle, and Lily wants to build a small farm. They do not agree on how to use the blocks. + +Tom takes some blocks from Lily's farm and puts them on his castle. Lily is angry. She says, "No, Tom, those are my blocks. Give them back!" Tom says, "No, Lily, I need them for my castle. It is better than your farm!" Lily tries to take the blocks back, but Tom holds them tight. + +Lily has an idea. She claps her hands loud and fast. She makes a lot of noise. She hopes that Tom will stop and look at her. But Tom is persistent. He does not care about Lily's clapping. He keeps building his castle. He thinks it is more fun than clapping. + +Lily claps louder and louder. She wants Tom to listen to her. She wants to share the blocks. But Tom does not listen. He does not share. He thinks Lily is silly and annoying. He says, "Stop clapping, Lily. You are making too much noise. You are ruining my castle!" + +Lily is sad. She stops clapping. She does not want to play with Tom anymore. She picks up her blocks and goes to another corner. She builds her farm by herself. She thinks Tom is mean and selfish. She says, "I do not like your castle, Tom. You are not a good friend!" +Lily liked to watch the birds in the sky. She saw big birds and small birds, red birds and blue birds, loud birds and quiet birds. She wished she had a bird of her own to play with and sing to. + +One day, she saw a man with a cart full of cages. He had many birds in the cages. Some were happy and some were sad. The man was selling the birds to people who wanted them. Lily ran to the man and asked, "Can I have a bird, please?" + +The man looked at Lily and smiled. He said, "Sure, little girl. You can have a bird. But you have to pay me some money. Do you have any money?" + +Lily shook her head. She did not have any money. She only had a doll and a ball. She said, "I don't have money, but I have a doll and a ball. Can I trade them for a bird?" + +The man thought for a moment. He said, "Well, I don't need a doll or a ball, but maybe someone else does. How about this? You can take a bird for now, but you have to sell your doll and your ball to someone else and bring me the money later. Do you agree?" + +Lily nodded. She was happy to have a bird. She did not care about her doll or her ball. She said, "Yes, I agree. Thank you, mister. Which bird can I have?" + +The man opened one of the cages and took out a small yellow bird. He said, "This bird is very friendly and smart. He can sing and talk. His name is Sunny. He likes you, I can tell. Here, take him." + +He handed the bird to Lily. Lily held the bird gently in her hands. She felt his soft feathers and his warm heart. She said, "Hello, Sunny. I'm Lily. I'm your new friend. I love you." + +The bird looked at Lily with his bright eyes. He said, "Hello, Lily. I'm Sunny. I'm your new friend. I love you too." + +Lily and Sunny hugged each other. They were very happy. They walked away from the man and his cart. They did not see the distant clouds that were dark and stormy. They did not know that trouble was coming. +Lisa loves to play with her microphone. She likes to sing songs and pretend she is a star. She has a pink microphone that makes her voice sound loud and funny. + +One day, Lisa invites her friend Ben to play with her. Ben likes to play with cars and trucks, but he agrees to try the microphone. Lisa teaches him how to hold it and how to say hello. They take turns singing and talking into the microphone. + +"Hello, hello, this is Lisa and Ben, we are having fun with the microphone!" Lisa says. + +"Vroom, vroom, this is Ben and Lisa, we are driving fast with the microphone!" Ben says. + +They laugh and clap and make silly noises. They play for a long time, until they hear Lisa's mom calling them. + +"Lisa, Ben, it's time for a snack. Come inside, please!" Lisa's mom says. + +Lisa and Ben put down the microphone and run to the kitchen. They are hungry and thirsty. They eat some cookies and drink some juice. They thank Lisa's mom for the snack. + +"Are you tired, Ben?" Lisa asks. + +"A little bit, Lisa. Are you?" Ben asks. + +"A little bit, too. But I had a lot of fun with you and the microphone!" Lisa says. + +"Me too, Lisa. You are a good singer and a good friend!" Ben says. + +They hug and smile. They are happy and tired. They decide to take a nap on the couch. They close their eyes and dream of playing with the microphone again. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play together. One day, they found a big temple in the woods. It had many shiny things inside. Lily and Tom wanted to take some of them home. + +"Look, Tom, this is a pretty necklace. I want it for me," Lily said. + +"No, Lily, we should not take things from the temple. They are not ours. They are for the gods. The gods will be angry if we take them," Tom said. + +But Lily did not listen to Tom. She put the necklace in her pocket. She also took a ring, a bracelet, and a coin. Tom was scared, but he followed Lily out of the temple. + +When they were outside, they saw a fat man with a big stick. He was the guard of the temple. He saw Lily and Tom with the shiny things. He was very angry. + +"Hey, you little thieves! How dare you steal from the temple? Give me back the shiny things, or I will hit you with my stick!" the fat man shouted. + +Lily and Tom were very afraid. They tried to run away, but the fat man was faster. He caught them and took the shiny things from them. He also hit them with his stick. It hurt a lot. + +Lily and Tom cried and begged for mercy. But the fat man did not care. He said they had to learn to value the temple and the gods. He dragged them to a dark room and locked them inside. He said they would stay there until their parents came to get them. + +Lily and Tom were very sorry for what they had done. They wished they had listened to Tom. They wished they had not taken the shiny things. They wished they had not gone to the temple. They were very sad and scared. They did not know when their parents would come. They did not know what would happen to them. They had a bad ending. +One day, Ben and Lily were playing in the park with their ball. They saw a big gate that was open. They wanted to see what was behind the gate, so they ran inside. They did not see the sign that said "Keep Out". + +Behind the gate, there was a big house that looked old and scary. There were no people or animals, only dust and spiders. Ben and Lily felt afraid, but they wanted to explore. They found a door that had a shiny lock on it. Ben tried to open the door, but it was too hard. He asked Lily to help him. + +"Push with me, Lily. Maybe we can open the door and see what is inside," Ben said. + +Lily pushed with Ben, but the door did not move. They pushed harder and harder, until they heard a loud click. The door opened, but the lock also snapped. The door swung shut behind them, and they were trapped in the dark room. + +"Ben, what did we do? How can we get out?" Lily cried. + +Ben tried to open the door, but it was too late. The lock was broken, and they could not turn it. He looked around the room, but he could not see anything. He only heard strange noises and felt cold air. He hugged Lily and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I should have listened to the sign. We should not have gone behind the gate. We should have stayed in the park with our ball." + +Lily hugged Ben and said, "It's okay, Ben. We made a mistake, but maybe someone will find us and help us. We have to be brave and wait." + +They sat on the floor and waited for a long time. They hoped that their mom and dad would come and look for them. They hoped that someone would hear them and open the door. They hoped that they would see the sun and the sky again. + +The moral of the story is: We should obey the rules and not go to unknown places. We should be careful and not touch things that we do not know. We should stay with our friends and family and not wander away. We should learn from our mistakes and not repeat them. +Tom likes to play golf with his dad. They go to a big field with holes and flags. Tom has a small stick and a ball. His dad has a big stick and a ball. They hit the balls with the sticks and try to get them in the holes. + +Sometimes Tom's ball goes too far or too near. His dad is helpful and shows him how to hit better. He says, "Look at the flag, hold the stick tight, and swing slowly." Tom tries to do what his dad says. He likes to hear his dad say, "Good job, Tom!" + +One day, they play until the sun goes down. They have one hole left. Tom hits his ball and it goes very close to the flag. His dad hits his ball and it goes in the hole. They are both happy. They walk to the flag and pick up their balls. Tom says, "Dad, can we play more?" His dad says, "No, Tom, we have to go home. The game is over." Tom says, "Oh, I don't want it to end. I like golf." His dad says, "Me too, Tom. But we can play again another day. You are a good golf player." They hug and go to the car. Tom feels proud and happy. He loves his dad and golf. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play together, but sometimes they disagree. One day, they disagree about what to wear after their bath. Tom wants to wear his blue bathrobe with cars on it. Lily wants to wear her pink bathrobe with flowers on it. + +"I want the blue bathrobe!" Tom says. "It is mine!" + +"No, I want the blue bathrobe!" Lily says. "It is prettier!" + +They both pull on the bathrobe and make a loud noise. Their mom hears them and comes to see what is wrong. + +"Tom and Lily, why are you fighting?" Mom asks. "You have two bathrobes, one for each of you." + +"But I don't like the pink bathrobe!" Tom says. + +"And I don't like the blue bathrobe!" Lily says. + +Mom sighs and thinks of a way to make them happy. She has an idea. + +"How about you swap bathrobes?" Mom suggests. "Then you can both try something new and share with each other." + +Tom and Lily look at each other and think. They decide to give it a try. They let go of the blue bathrobe and swap with each other. Tom puts on the pink bathrobe and Lily puts on the blue bathrobe. + +They look at themselves in the mirror and smile. They think they look funny and cute. They hug each other and say sorry. + +"Thank you, Mom!" Tom and Lily say. "We like to swap bathrobes!" + +Mom smiles and hugs them back. She is glad they are calm and happy. She tells them it is time for bed and tucks them in. She kisses them good night and turns off the light. + +Tom and Lily fall asleep in their swapped bathrobes, dreaming of cars and flowers. +Ben and Lily were friends who liked to play in the woods. They found a big pile of lumber that someone left there. They decided to build a house with the lumber. + +"Let's make a house for us," Ben said. "We can live here and be happy." + +"OK," Lily said. "But we need a door and a window and a roof." + +They worked hard to make the house with the lumber. They used nails and a hammer and a saw. They made a door and a window and a roof. They were proud of their house. + +"Look, we made a house!" Ben said. "It's so nice and cozy." + +"Yes, it is," Lily said. "But it's missing something." + +"What is it missing?" Ben asked. + +Lily smiled and said, "A ring. If we have a house, we should also have a ring. Then we can marry and be a family." + +Ben thought for a moment. He looked around and saw a shiny metal washer on the ground. He picked it up and said, "Here, I have a ring for you. It's very pretty and shiny. Will you marry me?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, I will marry you. You are very kind and smart and funny. I love you." + +They put the ring on Lily's finger and hugged each other. They were very happy. + +But then they heard a loud noise. It was a big truck that came to take the lumber away. The driver saw the house and said, "Hey, what is this? Who made this mess with my lumber? This is bad. I have to take it down." + +He got out of the truck and walked towards the house. He had a big wrench in his hand. He was angry. + +Ben and Lily were scared. They ran out of the house and hid behind a tree. They held each other's hand and hoped the driver would not see them. They did not want to lose their house and their ring and their happiness. +Sara and Tom were twins who liked to play in the garden. They had a spade to dig holes and plant seeds. They wanted to see flowers bloom in the spring. + +One day, they found a big bag of seeds in the shed. They were very curious and excited. They opened the bag and saw many different colors and shapes. They decided to plant them all over the garden, without asking their mom. + +"Look, Tom, this one is blue and round. I will put it here, next to the roses," Sara said. + +"And this one is red and pointy. I will put it there, under the tree," Tom said. + +They had fun planting the seeds, but they did not know what they were doing. They mixed up the seeds and did not follow the instructions. They were being naughty. + +The next morning, they ran outside to see if the seeds had grown. They were shocked and scared. Instead of flowers, they saw strange and scary plants. There were cacti with sharp needles, vines with sticky thorns, and mushrooms with bad smells. The plants had taken over the garden and were hurting the other flowers. + +"Oh no, Sara, what have we done?" Tom cried. + +"We have to tell mom. Maybe she can help us fix it," Sara said. + +They ran inside to find their mom. They hoped she would not be too angry. They learned their lesson. They should not plant seeds without asking. They should not be naughty. +Tommy loved math. He liked to count his toys, add and take away, and make shapes with blocks. He was very good at math and he wanted to learn more. He was excited when his mom told him he could go to a math class with other kids. + +"Mom, can we go now?" Tommy asked. He had his backpack ready with his math book and his pencil. + +"Yes, Tommy, we can go now. But remember, you have to be nice and polite to the teacher and the other kids, okay?" Mom said. + +"Okay, Mom. I will be nice and polite. And I will have fun with math!" Tommy said. + +They got in the car and drove to the math class. Tommy saw a big building with a sign that said "Math Fun". He felt a little scared. He had never been to a math class before. What if the teacher was mean? What if the other kids laughed at him? What if the math was too hard? + +"Mom, I'm scared," Tommy whispered. + +Mom smiled and hugged him. "Don't be scared, Tommy. The teacher is very nice and friendly. She will help you learn new things. The other kids are just like you. They love math and they want to make friends. The math will be fun and easy. You will do great, Tommy. I'm proud of you." + +Tommy felt better. He trusted his mom. He took a deep breath and got out of the car. He held Mom's hand and walked to the math class. He saw a lady with a big smile and a name tag that said "Miss Lee". She waved at him and said, "Hello, Tommy. Welcome to Math Fun. I'm so happy you're here. Come on in and meet your new friends." + +Tommy smiled back and said, "Hello, Miss Lee. Thank you for having me. I'm excited to learn math with you and my new friends." + +He let go of Mom's hand and followed Miss Lee to the math class. He saw a big room with colorful posters, books, games, and puzzles. He saw other kids sitting in a circle on the floor. They looked friendly and curious. They said hello to Tommy and invited him to join them. Tommy felt happy and excited. He knew he was going to have a lot of fun with math. He waved goodbye to Mom and said, "See you later, Mom. I love you." + +Mom waved back and said, "See you later, Tommy. I love you too. Have fun with math." She left the room and closed the door. Tommy sat down in the circle and listened to Miss Lee. She started to teach them about numbers, shapes, and patterns. Tommy was eager to learn and to share his ideas. He made friends with the other kids and played with them. He had a great time at math class. He was not scared anymore. He was happy and proud. He loved math. +Lily liked to play with her furry toy cat. She named it Fluffy and gave it hugs and kisses. One day, she wanted to play with Fluffy outside. She put Fluffy in her backpack and went to the park. + +At the park, she saw a big ball. It was orange and had black lines. She wanted to touch it. She left her backpack on a bench and ran to the ball. She picked it up and bounced it. It was fun. + +But then, a boy came and took the ball from her. He said it was his ball and he wanted to play with it. He ran away with the ball. Lily was sad and angry. She wanted her ball back. + +She looked for the boy, but she could not find him. She saw many other kids playing with different balls, but not her ball. She felt like crying. + +She went back to the bench, but her backpack was not there. Someone had taken it. She looked for her backpack, but she could not find it. She felt like crying more. She wanted her Fluffy back. + +She sat on the ground and sobbed. She had lost her ball and her toy cat. She had nothing to play with. She wished her mom was there. + +Then, she heard a familiar meow. She looked up and saw Fluffy. Fluffy was in the arms of a girl. The girl was holding Fluffy and the ball. She smiled at Lily and said, "Are these yours? I found them on the bench. They are very nice. Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily wiped her tears and nodded. She was happy. She got her ball and her toy cat back. She thanked the girl and gave her a hug. They played together with the ball and Fluffy. They became friends. Lily was glad she had found a new friend. +Tom and Mia like to play with flags. They have many flags of different colors and shapes. They wave them in the air and pretend to be soldiers or pirates or kings. + +One day, they go to the park with their flags. They see a big pond with ducks and fish. They want to play near the pond. They put their flags on the ground and run to the water. + +But they do not see a big dog behind them. The dog is hungry and bored. He sees the flags and thinks they are toys. He runs to the flags and grabs them with his teeth. He tears them and chews them and makes them wet and dirty. + +Tom and Mia hear the dog and turn around. They see their flags ruined by the dog. They are very sad and angry. They cry and shout at the dog. But the dog does not care. He runs away with some of the flags in his mouth. + +Tom and Mia have no flags left to play with. They have to go home with their wet and dirty clothes. They do not have fun at the park. They have a bad day. +Lily and Ben are playing in the garden. They like to look for bugs and flowers. Lily has a small basket. Ben has a magnifying glass. + +"Look, Lily, I found a ladybug!" Ben says. He shows Lily the red and black bug on his hand. "It has many spots. It is beautiful." + +Lily smiles. She likes ladybugs too. She puts her basket down and looks at Ben's bug. "Can I hold it?" she asks. + +"Okay, but be gentle," Ben says. He gives Lily the bug. Lily holds it carefully. She feels it tickle her palm. + +"Wow, it is so cute!" Lily says. She gives the bug back to Ben. "Let's find more bugs." + +They look around the garden. They find a spider, a butterfly, and a worm. They put them in Lily's basket. They are happy. + +Then, Lily sees something green and round on the ground. She picks it up. It is a pepper. She does not know what it is. + +"Ben, what is this?" Lily asks. She shows Ben the pepper. + +Ben looks at it. He knows what it is. He has seen it in the kitchen. "That is a pepper," he says. "Mommy uses it to make food. It is spicy." + +"Spicy?" Lily says. She is curious. She smells the pepper. It has a strong smell. She takes a bite. She feels a hot sensation in her mouth. She does not like it. She spits it out. + +"Yuck!" Lily says. She makes a face. "That is not beautiful. That is bad." + +Ben laughs. He thinks it is funny. He gives Lily some water. "Don't eat peppers, Lily," he says. "They are not for you. They are for mommy." + +Lily drinks the water. She feels better. She throws the pepper away. She does not want it anymore. She looks at Ben. "Let's find more bugs," she says. + +"Okay," Ben says. He takes Lily's hand. They go back to the garden. They forget about the pepper. They have fun. +Lila and Ben are twins. They like to play in the kitchen with their mom. Mom is making soup for lunch. She lets Lila and Ben help her. + +"Can I stir the soup, mom?" Lila asks. + +"Sure, honey. Here is a big spoon. Be careful, it is hot." Mom says. + +Lila takes the spoon and stirs the soup. She feels happy. She hears the soup bubbling. + +"Can I add the salt, mom?" Ben asks. + +"Sorry, Ben. We already added enough salt. Too much salt is not good." Mom says. + +Ben feels sad. He hears Lila stirring the soup. He feels jealous. He wants to do something too. + +He sees a bottle of ketchup on the table. He thinks ketchup is yummy. He takes the bottle and squeezes it over the soup. + +"Ben, no!" Mom shouts. + +Lila stops stirring. She sees the red ketchup in the soup. She feels angry. She hears Ben laughing. + +"Ben, you ruined the soup!" Lila cries. + +Mom takes the bottle from Ben. She looks at the soup. She feels sad. She hears Lila and Ben fighting. + +"Stop, both of you!" Mom says. "That was not nice, Ben. You have to say sorry to Lila and me. And Lila, you have to calm down. It was just a mistake. We can make a new soup." + +Ben feels sorry. He says sorry to Lila and mom. Lila feels better. She says it is okay. Mom hugs them both. She says she loves them. + +They help mom make a new soup. They do not use ketchup. They use carrots and potatoes and noodles. They taste the soup. It is yummy. They hear mom saying it is ready. They smile. They are not jealous anymore. They are happy. +Lily was a nosy cat. She liked to look at everything in the house. One day, she saw a big cobweb on the ceiling. She wanted to touch it and play with it. She jumped on the sofa and tried to reach the cobweb. + +But the cobweb was too high for Lily. She could not part it with her paw. She meowed and scratched the sofa. She was angry and sad. She wanted the cobweb so much. + +Then, she saw a chair next to the sofa. She had an idea. She jumped on the chair and then on the sofa. She was closer to the cobweb now. She stretched her paw and touched the cobweb. It was soft and sticky. She liked it. + +But the cobweb was not happy. It did not like to be touched by a nosy cat. It wrapped around Lily's paw and pulled her. Lily was scared. She tried to get away, but the cobweb was strong. She meowed louder and louder. + +Her owner heard her meows and came to see what was wrong. He saw Lily stuck in the cobweb. He laughed and said, "Silly Lily, you should not play with cobwebs. They are not toys. They are for spiders." He took Lily out of the cobweb and hugged her. He gave her a treat and a toy mouse. Lily was happy. She learned her lesson. She did not play with cobwebs anymore. She played with her toy mouse instead. +Lila and Ben liked to play with blocks. They made towers and bridges and houses with them. They had many colors and shapes of blocks. + +One day, they decided to make the biggest tower ever. They lay all the blocks on the floor and started to stack them. They made the tower taller and taller. They had to be careful not to make it fall. + +"Look, Lila, our tower is so high!" Ben said. "It is almost as high as the window!" + +"It is amazing, Ben!" Lila said. "But we need more blocks. Can you get some from the shelf?" + +Ben nodded and went to the shelf. He took some more blocks and brought them to Lila. They added them to the tower. It was higher and higher. + +But then, something happened. The tower was too high and too heavy. It started to wobble and shake. Lila and Ben gasped. They did not want their tower to fall. + +"Ben, hold the tower!" Lila said. "I will get some tape. Maybe we can make it stronger." + +Lila ran to the drawer and got some tape. She came back to Ben. He was holding the tower with both hands. He was dependable. He did not let go. + +Lila wrapped some tape around the tower. She hoped it would help. She joined Ben and held the tower too. + +They waited. The tower stopped wobbling. It was still standing. + +They smiled. They did it. They made the biggest tower ever. + +They were proud of their tower. And of each other. They were good friends. +Tommy loved to play with his toys, but he also liked to examine new things. One day, he saw a big piano in his aunt's house. He wanted to touch the keys and make sounds, but his aunt said, "No, Tommy, the piano is not a toy. It is very expensive and delicate. You have to be careful and gentle with it." + +Tommy was curious and did not listen. When his aunt was busy, he sneaked into the living room and climbed on the piano stool. He started to bang on the keys and make loud noises. He thought it was fun, but he did not notice that he was scratching the wood and breaking the strings. + +Suddenly, he heard a scream. It was his aunt, who came back and saw what he had done. She was very angry and sad. She said, "Tommy, how could you do this? You ruined my piano! It was a gift from my grandfather, who loved music. He taught me how to play when I was a little girl. It was very special and precious to me. You have to say sorry and learn to respect other people's things." + +Tommy felt ashamed and scared. He realized that he had made a big mistake. He said, "I'm sorry, auntie. I didn't mean to hurt your piano. I was just curious and wanted to try it. I didn't know it was so important to you. Please forgive me." + +His aunt sighed and hugged him. She said, "I forgive you, Tommy, but you have to promise me that you will never do that again. You have to ask before you touch something that is not yours. You have to be gentle and careful with things that are not toys. You have to understand that some things have more value than others, not because of their color or size, but because of their history and meaning. Do you understand?" + +Tommy nodded and said, "Yes, auntie, I understand. I'm sorry for being naughty and careless. I will be more respectful and thoughtful next time. Can I still play with my toys?" + +His aunt smiled and said, "Yes, you can, but only after you help me clean up the mess. And maybe, when you are older and more responsible, I can teach you how to play the piano properly. It is a beautiful instrument that can make wonderful music, if you treat it with love and care." + +Tommy agreed and said, "Thank you, auntie. I love you and I love music. I want to learn how to play the piano like you and your grandfather. But first, I will help you fix it and make it shiny again." + +They hugged and went to work. Tommy learned a valuable lesson that day. He learned to examine things with respect and curiosity, not with force and ignorance. He learned that the piano was not just a big yellow thing, but a treasure that had a story and a soul. He learned that music was a gift that could bring joy and harmony, if he played it with skill and passion. +Lila and Max are twins. They like to play together, but sometimes they fight. One day, they find a big toy car in the park. It is red and shiny and has four wheels. Lila and Max both want to play with it. + +They run to the toy car and try to grab it. They pull and tug and shout. "It is mine!" Lila says. "No, it is mine!" Max says. They do not share. They do not listen. They are angry. + +The toy car is not strong. It is old and broken. When Lila and Max pull it, it makes a loud snap. The toy car breaks in two. One half falls to the ground. The other half stays in their hands. They look at the toy car. It is separate. It has no body. It is not fun. + +Lila and Max feel sad. They like the toy car. It is rare. They do not see many toy cars like it. They wish they did not break it. They wish they did not fight. They are sorry. + +They look at each other. They hug and say sorry. They do not want to be separate. They want to be together. They are twins. They are friends. They share the toy car. They play with it. They are happy. +Lily and Ben wanted to decorate the big tree in the yard. They had many shiny things to hang on the branches. They also had a star for the top. + +They used a ladder to reach the high parts. Lily climbed first. She had the star in her hand. She wanted to put it on the very top. But the ladder was wobbly. She felt scared. + +"Be careful, Lily!" Ben said. He held the ladder with both hands. He hoped Lily would not fall. + +Lily tried to find a good spot for the star. She saw a brown tap on the tree. It looked like a nose. She thought it was funny. She smiled and said, "Look, Ben, the tree has a nose!" + +She put the star on the tap. It fit perfectly. She was happy. She climbed down the ladder. She and Ben looked at the tree. It was very pretty. They clapped their hands. + +"Good job, Lily!" Ben said. "You made the tree look like a star-nose!" + +Lily giggled. She hugged Ben. They went inside to get some cookies. They loved to decorate the tree. +Sara likes to write. She writes with crayons on paper. She writes her name, and her mom's name, and her cat's name. She writes big and small and many colors. + +One day, Sara goes to church with her mom. Church is a big house with many people and a cross. Sara likes church. She likes to sing and pray and listen to stories. She also likes to draw on the paper they give her. + +Sara draws a picture of church. She draws the big house, the cross, the people, and the sun. She writes "church" under the picture. She is very proud of her picture. She shows it to her mom. + +"Look, mom, I write church!" Sara says. + +"That's very good, Sara. You write very well," her mom says. "But you know, church is not only a house. Church is also the people who love God and each other." + +Sara thinks for a moment. She takes another crayon and draws a heart around the people. She writes "love" under the heart. She shows it to her mom again. + +"Look, mom, I write love!" Sara says. + +"That's even better, Sara. You write the most important thing. God loves you, and I love you, and we love the people in church," her mom says. She hugs Sara and kisses her cheek. + +Sara smiles. She loves to write. She loves her mom. She loves church. She writes "happy" under her picture. She is very happy. +Anna and Lily love fashion. They like to dress up in pretty clothes and shoes. They have a big box of fashion things in their room. They can be anything they want with fashion. + +One day, they want to be princesses. They find pink dresses and crowns and necklaces. They put them on and look in the mirror. They smile and say, "We are princesses!" + +But then, they hear a knock on the door. It is their brother, Max. He wants to play with them. He says, "Can I be a prince?" + +Anna and Lily are impatient. They do not want to share their fashion things. They say, "No, you can't be a prince. You are a boy. Boys can't be princesses. Go away!" + +Max is sad. He says, "But I can be a prince. Princes are boys. Princes wear crowns and capes and swords. I have a cape and a sword. Can I show you?" + +Anna and Lily think for a moment. They remember that princes are nice and brave and help princesses. They say, "Okay, you can be a prince. But you have to be nice and brave and help us. And you have to say, 'We are princesses and you are a prince.'" + +Max is happy. He says, "Okay, I will say that. And I will be nice and brave and help you. Can I come in?" + +Anna and Lily say, "Yes, you can come in. But be careful with our fashion things. They are very pretty and delicate." + +Max says, "I will be careful. Thank you for letting me play with you." + +They open the door and let Max in. They show him their fashion things and he shows them his cape and sword. They play together and have fun. They are princesses and he is a prince. They are fashion and they are happy. +Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had long hair, a pink dress and a smile. Lily and Anna did everything together. They had tea parties, read books and sang songs. + +One day, Lily's brother Tom came into her room. He was angry because Lily had taken his toy car. He wanted to make Lily suffer. He saw Anna on the bed and grabbed her. He pulled her hair, ripped her dress and threw her on the floor. Lily cried and shouted. + +"Stop! Stop! You are hurting Anna! She is my friend! Give her back!" + +Tom laughed and said, "No! She is a stupid doll! She can't feel anything! She can't talk! She is just a word!" + +Lily was very sad and scared. She did not understand what Tom meant. She knew Anna was not a word. She was a doll, but she was also her friend. She loved Anna and Anna loved her. She ran to Tom and tried to take Anna back. + +"Anna is not a word! She is a doll! She is my friend! You are terrible! You are mean! Go away!" + +Tom pushed Lily away and ran out of the room. He did not care about Lily or Anna. He only cared about his toy car. He was terrible and mean. + +Lily picked up Anna from the floor. She hugged her and kissed her. She said, "I'm sorry, Anna. I'm sorry Tom hurt you. You are not a word. You are a doll. You are my friend. I love you." + +Anna smiled and said, "I love you too, Lily. You are not terrible. You are nice. You are my friend." +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys. They have many cars, balls, and books. But they want to buy a new bike. They need money for the bike. + +They decide to sell some of their toys. They make a sign that says "Toys for sale". They put the sign and the toys on a table in front of their house. They wait for people to come and buy their toys. + +A chubby lady comes by. She sees a red car on the table. She likes the car. She asks Tim and Sam, "How much is this car?" + +Tim and Sam look at each other. They do not know how much to ask. They want to get a lot of money, but they also want to sell the car. They think for a moment. + +Sam says, "The car is five dollars." + +The lady says, "That is too much. I will give you three dollars." + +Tim says, "No, that is too little. The car is very good. It can go fast and make noise." + +The lady says, "How about four dollars?" + +Tim and Sam nod. They agree. They give the lady the car and take the money. They say, "Thank you for buying our car." + +The lady says, "You're welcome. It is a nice car. Good luck with your sale." + +She leaves with the car. Tim and Sam are happy. They have four dollars. They need more money for the bike. They hope more people will come and buy their toys. They wait for the next customer. They have a good pitch. +Anna liked to draw with her pen. She drew flowers and stars and hearts on her paper. She was very happy when she drew. + +One day, she saw a boy in her class who also liked to draw. His name was Ben. He drew cars and planes and rockets on his paper. He was very proud of his drawings. + +Anna wanted to be friends with Ben. She walked to his table and said, "Hello, Ben. I like your drawings. Can I see your pen?" + +Ben looked at Anna and smiled. He said, "Hello, Anna. Thank you. You can see my pen. It is blue and shiny. Do you want to try it?" + +Anna nodded and took the pen. She drew a big heart on her paper and wrote, "Anna and Ben". She gave the pen back to Ben and said, "Thank you, Ben. You are very polite. I like you." + +Ben blushed and said, "You are welcome, Anna. You are very nice. I like you too." + +They looked at each other and smiled. Then they leaned in and gave each other a kiss on the cheek. They were very happy. They became friends and drew together every day. +Sara was very happy today. She was going to meet her new friend, Lily. Lily was a girl who lived in the same street as Sara. Sara's mom said they could play together after lunch. + +Sara and her mom walked to Lily's house. They knocked on the door and Lily's mom opened it. She smiled and said, "Hello, Sara and Sara's mom. Come in, please. Lily is waiting for you in the living room." + +Sara and her mom followed Lily's mom to the living room. There, Sara saw Lily sitting on the floor with a big box of toys. Lily had long brown hair and big blue eyes. She looked very nice. + +Lily's mom said, "Lily, this is Sara. She is your new friend. Sara, this is Lily. She is very happy to meet you." + +Lily and Sara looked at each other and smiled. They said, "Hello" at the same time. Then they laughed. + +Lily said, "Do you want to play with me, Sara? I have many toys. You can choose what you like." + +Sara said, "Yes, I want to play with you, Lily. You have many toys. They look very fun." + +Lily and Sara started to play together. They shared the toys and took turns. They played with dolls, cars, blocks, and books. They had a lot of fun. + +Sara's mom and Lily's mom watched them and smiled. They were happy that their daughters got along so well. They said, "They are very good friends. They have a deep bond." +Tom was a gifted boy who loved to count. He could count to ten and even more. He liked to count everything he saw: the cars, the birds, the stars. He also liked to draw circles with his crayons. He made big circles and small circles, red circles and blue circles, happy circles and sad circles. + +One day, his mom took him to the park. There were many children playing there. Tom saw a girl with a ball. The ball was round like a circle. Tom wanted to play with the ball. He went to the girl and said, "Hi, I'm Tom. Can I play with your ball?" + +The girl looked at Tom and smiled. She said, "Sure, you can play with my ball. I'm Lily. Do you like circles?" + +Tom nodded. He said, "Yes, I like circles. I can draw circles and I can count circles. Do you want to see?" + +Lily said, "Yes, I want to see. Show me your circles." + +Tom took out his crayons and a paper. He drew ten circles on the paper. He pointed at each circle and said, "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. I can count to ten. Can you count to ten?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "Yes, I can count to ten. You are very good at counting. You are gifted." + +Tom smiled. He said, "Thank you. You are very nice. Do you want to be my friend?" + +Lily said, "Yes, I want to be your friend. You are very fun. Do you want to play with my ball?" + +Tom said, "Yes, I want to play with your ball. Let's play catch." + +Tom and Lily played catch with the ball. They had a lot of fun. They counted how many times they threw the ball. They laughed and cheered. They became good friends. They liked circles and counting. They were both gifted. +Lily and Ben were bored. It was rain all week and they could not go out and play. They had no more books to read or games to play. They looked at each other and sighed. + +"Let's make something original," Lily said. "Something that no one else has." + +"Like what?" Ben asked. + +Lily thought for a moment. Then she had an idea. She ran to the kitchen and came back with a big bowl, some flour, some water and some food colors. + +"We can make our own play dough," she said. "We can mix the flour and water and add some colors. Then we can make anything we want." + +Ben liked the idea. He helped Lily pour the flour and water into the bowl and stir it with a spoon. Then they added some drops of red, blue, yellow and green food colors. They mixed them together and made a rainbow of play dough. + +They took the play dough to the living room and spread a newspaper on the floor. They started to make different shapes and animals and things with the play dough. They made a ball, a star, a snake, a flower, a car, a cake and more. + +They had so much fun that they forgot about the rain. They showed their original creations to their mom and dad, who praised them and took pictures. They put their play dough in a plastic bag and saved it for another day. + +The next day, the sun came out and they could go out and play. But they also wanted to play with their play dough again. They decided to take some of it with them and share it with their friends. They showed them how to make their own play dough and how to make original things with it. Their friends loved it and thanked them. Lily and Ben felt happy and proud. They had made something original and fun out of a boring week. +Anna loves to polish her shoes. She likes to make them shiny and clean. She has a special cloth and a bottle of polish that her mom gave her. Every morning, she polishes her shoes before she goes to school. + +One day, she sees that her brother Tom's shoes are very dirty. He has been playing in the mud with his friends. Anna thinks that he needs some help. She says to him, "Tom, can I polish your shoes? They are very dirty and I want to make them shiny and clean." + +Tom is surprised. He does not like to polish his shoes. He thinks it is boring and hard. He says to Anna, "Why do you want to polish my shoes? I don't care if they are dirty. I like to play in the mud." + +Anna says, "Because I love you, Tom. And I want to be helpful. Mom says that polishing your shoes is a good thing to do. It shows that you respect yourself and others. And it makes you look nice and neat." + +Tom thinks for a moment. He loves Anna too. And he knows that mom is right. He says to Anna, "Okay, Anna. You can polish my shoes. Thank you for being helpful. You are a good sister." + +Anna smiles. She takes Tom's shoes and polishes them with her cloth and polish. She makes them shiny and clean. She gives them back to Tom. He puts them on and looks at them. He says, "Wow, Anna. You did a great job. My shoes look like new. I'm sorry I was rude to you. You are very kind and generous." + +Anna says, "You're welcome, Tom. I'm glad you like your shoes. And I'm happy you are not rude anymore. You are very sweet and smart." + +They hug each other and say, "I love you, Anna." "I love you, Tom." They go to school together, holding hands. Mom watches them and smiles. She is proud of her helpful and loving children. +Anna and Ben are hungry. They want to eat rice for lunch. They go to the kitchen and see Mom. Mom is busy. She is cooking rice in a big pot. + +"Mom, can we help you?" Anna asks. + +"Yes, you can. You can gather some bowls and spoons for the rice," Mom says. + +Anna and Ben are happy. They run to the cupboard and open it. They see many bowls and spoons. They take four bowls and four spoons. They gather them in their arms. They are careful not to drop them. + +They bring the bowls and spoons to the table. They put them down. They see Dad. Dad is busy too. He is cutting some carrots and peas for the salad. + +"Hi, Dad. We are helping Mom with the rice," Ben says. + +"Good job, kids. You are very helpful," Dad says. + +Mom comes to the table with the pot of rice. She smells good. She smiles at Anna and Ben. + +"Thank you for helping me, Anna and Ben. You are very kind. Now, let's eat some rice and salad. They are yummy and healthy," Mom says. + +Anna and Ben are hungry no more. They eat some rice and salad. They like them a lot. They are happy. They love Mom and Dad. They love rice. +Tim and Mia are friends. They like to play outside. Today, they want to go to the park. They put on their coats and hats. Tim has a zipper on his coat. Mia has buttons on her coat. + +"Zipper is easy," Tim says. He zips up his coat fast. "Buttons are hard," he says. He tries to help Mia with her buttons. But he cannot do it. He gets mad. + +"No, zipper is hard," Mia says. She unzips Tim's coat. "Buttons are easy," she says. She buttons up her coat fast. "Zipper is silly," she says. She laughs. + +Tim and Mia look at each other. They are not mad anymore. They are funny. They laugh too. + +"Zipper and buttons are both good," Tim says. "They keep us warm." + +"Yes, they do," Mia says. "Let's go to the park." + +They hold hands and walk to the park. They are happy. They are friends. +Lily was very sleepy. She wanted to go to bed, but she had to brush her teeth first. She went to the bathroom and saw a big octopus in the tub. The octopus had eight long arms and many suckers. Lily was frightened. She ran to her mom and said, "Mom, there is an octopus in the tub!" + +Mom did not believe Lily. She thought Lily was making up a story to stay up longer. She said, "Lily, there is no octopus in the tub. You are just tired. Go and brush your teeth and then go to bed." + +Lily did not want to go back to the bathroom. She was afraid of the octopus. She said, "Mom, please come with me. I am not lying. There is an octopus in the tub. I saw it with my eyes." + +Mom sighed. She decided to humor Lily and go with her to the bathroom. She expected to see nothing but water and soap in the tub. But when she opened the door, she saw the octopus too. The octopus was big and purple and looked very angry. It waved its arms and made a loud noise. Mom was frightened too. She grabbed Lily and ran out of the bathroom. She said, "Lily, you were right. There is an octopus in the tub. How did it get there?" + +Lily did not know how the octopus got there. She thought maybe it came from the sea or from a book or from a dream. She did not care. She just wanted to get away from it. She said, "Mom, can we sleep in your bed tonight? I don't want to sleep in my room. The octopus might come out of the tub and get me." + +Mom agreed. She said, "Yes, Lily, we can sleep in my bed tonight. But first, we have to call someone to get rid of the octopus. Maybe the zoo or the police or the plumber. Someone who knows how to deal with octopuses." + +Lily nodded. She was still scared, but she felt better with her mom. She yawned. She was very sleepy. She said, "Mom, I love you. You are brave and smart and kind. You always help me when I am frightened." + +Mom hugged Lily. She said, "I love you too, Lily. You are sweet and curious and brave. You always surprise me with your stories. Even when they are true." + +They cuddled in the bed and fell asleep. They dreamed of nice things, not octopuses. The octopus in the tub was still there, but it did not bother them anymore. It was just a silly octopus. +Sara likes to sing. She sings in the morning, in the afternoon, and at night. She sings to her dolls, to her cat, and to her mom. She sings happy songs, sad songs, and silly songs. + +One day, Sara finds a tie in her dad's closet. It is red and blue and has stripes. Sara thinks it is pretty. She puts it around her neck and ties a knot. She looks in the mirror and smiles. She feels like a singer. + +She runs to the living room, where her mom is reading a book. She says, "Mom, look at me! I have a tie! I am a singer!" + +Her mom looks up and sees Sara. She says, "Wow, Sara, you look very nice! But your tie is too tight. It might hurt your neck. Can I help you loosen it?" + +Sara shakes her head. She says, "No, mom, I like it tight. It makes me sing better. Listen!" She opens her mouth and sings a loud song. She sings, "I have a tie, I have a tie, I am a singer, I am a singer!" + +Her mom covers her ears. She says, "Sara, that is a very loud song. Can you sing a quieter song?" + +Sara nods. She says, "OK, mom, I will sing a quieter song. But I still like my tie." She sings a softer song. She sings, "I love my mom, I love my mom, she is the best, she is the best!" + +Her mom smiles. She says, "Sara, that is a very sweet song. I love you too. But can I please untie your tie? It is still too tight." + +Sara thinks for a moment. She says, "OK, mom, you can untie my tie. But can I keep it? I want to sing with it again." + +Her mom says, "Sure, Sara, you can keep it. But only wear it when you sing. And not too tight, OK?" + +Sara says, "OK, mom, I promise. Thank you for letting me keep it. You are the best mom ever!" + +They hug and kiss. Sara puts her tie in her pocket. She says, "Mom, can I sing you one more song?" + +Her mom says, "Of course, Sara, I love your songs. What song do you want to sing?" + +Sara says, "I want to sing a song about ties. It goes like this: Ties are fun, ties are fun, they make me sing, they make me sing!" +Ben and Lily are playing with their toy dogs. They have a lot of bones for them to eat. Ben likes to attach the bones to his dog's collar. He thinks it looks funny and cool. Lily does not like that. She wants the bones for her dog to chew. + +"Stop it, Ben!" Lily says. "Give me the bones. They are not for collars. They are for mouths." + +"No, Lily!" Ben says. "They are mine. I can do what I want. Go away." + +Lily gets frustrated. She tries to take the bones from Ben's dog. Ben pulls them back. They start to fight. Their toy dogs fall on the floor. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" Mom says. She comes into the room. She sees the mess. She sees the bones. She sees the angry faces. + +"Ben and Lily, you are not being nice. You are not sharing. You are making your toy dogs sad. Look, they are on the floor. They want to play with you, not with the bones." + +Mom picks up the toy dogs. She gives one to Ben and one to Lily. She takes the bones and puts them in a basket. + +"Here, you can have one bone each. But you have to take turns. And you have to be gentle. And you have to say sorry to each other. And to your toy dogs." + +Ben and Lily look at each other. They feel sorry. They hug each other. They hug their toy dogs. They say sorry. + +"Sorry, Lily. Sorry, Ben. Sorry, toy dogs." + +They take their bones and give them to their toy dogs. They watch them chew happily. They smile. They play together. Mom smiles too. She is proud of them. She gives them a kiss. +Lia and Sam were fish who lived in a big reef. They liked to swim and play with their friends. Sometimes they saw new things in the reef, like shiny shells or colorful plants. They wanted to find something original, something no one else had seen before. + +One day, they swam far away from their home. They saw a big hole in the reef. They were curious and went inside. It was dark and quiet. They saw strange shapes and shadows. They felt scared and excited. + +"Look, Sam, what is that?" Lia said, pointing to a round thing with spikes. + +"I don't know, Lia, maybe it's a toy," Sam said, swimming closer. + +They touched the thing. It moved and opened a big mouth. It was a sea urchin. It yawned and looked at them. + +"Hello, little fish, what are you doing here?" it said in a sleepy voice. + +"Hello, big urchin, we are exploring the reef. We want to find something original," Lia said. + +"Well, you found me. I'm original. I'm the only urchin who lives in this hole. Do you want to stay and chat?" it said. + +Lia and Sam looked at each other. They liked the urchin. He was friendly and funny. They decided to stay and chat. They learned many things from him. He told them stories and jokes. They laughed and had fun. + +They forgot about the time. They didn't notice that it was getting late. They didn't hear their parents calling them. They didn't see the moon shining outside. They only saw the urchin and his original hole. They were happy. +Mia and Ben are poor. They live in a small house with their mom and dad. They do not have many toys or clothes. They like to play outside and look for shiny things. + +One day, they find a big pile of copper near the old factory. Copper is a metal that is brown and shiny. Mia and Ben think it is pretty and fun to play with. They make rings and bracelets and necklaces with the copper. + +"Look, mom, look what we made!" Mia says, showing her mom the copper jewelry. + +"Wow, those are very nice, Mia and Ben," mom says, smiling. "But where did you get the copper?" + +"We found it near the old factory, mom," Ben says. "There was a lot of it. Can we keep it?" + +Mom looks worried. She knows that the copper belongs to someone else. She knows that it is wrong to take things that are not yours. + +"No, Mia and Ben, you cannot keep the copper," mom says. "You have to take it back to where you found it. The copper is not yours. It is someone else's. If you take it, you are stealing. Stealing is bad. Do you understand?" + +Mia and Ben feel sad. They do not want to give up their copper jewelry. They do not understand why they cannot keep it. They think it is unfair. + +"But mom, we like the copper," Mia says. "We made it into pretty things. Why can't we have it?" + +"Because it is not right, Mia," mom says. "The copper is not a toy. It is a metal that someone uses for work. They need it to make things. If you take it, you are hurting them. You are taking something that they worked hard for. How would you feel if someone took your things?" + +Mia and Ben think about it. They think about their few toys and clothes. They think about how they would feel if someone took them away. They feel sorry. + +"Okay, mom, we understand," Ben says. "We will take the copper back. We are sorry. We did not mean to steal." + +Mom hugs Mia and Ben. She is proud of them for being honest and kind. + +"I love you, Mia and Ben," mom says. "You are good children. Come on, let's go and take the copper back. Maybe we can find something else to play with on the way." +Timmy was scared of the dark. He did not like to sleep in his bed alone. He wanted to hold his mommy or daddy's hand. But they said he was a big boy and he had to sleep by himself. + +One night, Timmy heard a loud noise outside his window. He thought it was a monster. He jumped out of his bed and ran to his parents' room. He knocked on the door and cried, "Mommy, Daddy, help me! There is a monster outside!" + +His parents opened the door and saw Timmy shaking. They hugged him and said, "There is no monster, Timmy. It was just the wind. It made the tree branches hit the window. See?" They pointed to the window and showed him the tree. + +Timmy looked at the window and saw the tree. He felt a little better. But he was still scared of the dark. He said, "Can I sleep with you, please?" + +His parents smiled and said, "Okay, Timmy. You can sleep with us tonight. But tomorrow, you have to try to sleep in your bed again. You are a brave boy, and you can do it." + +They took Timmy to their bed and tucked him in. They gave him a sheet to cover him. Timmy held the sheet and felt warm and safe. He said, "Thank you, Mommy and Daddy. I love you." + +They said, "We love you too, Timmy. Good night." + +Timmy closed his eyes and fell asleep. He dreamed of happy things. He was not scared anymore. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big building with many colors and shapes. It is a temple. They want to go inside and look. + +They walk to the door of the temple. A man is there. He is wearing a long robe and a hat. He smiles at them and says, "Hello, little ones. Do you want to see the temple?" + +Tom and Mia nod. They are polite. They say, "Yes, please. Thank you, sir." + +The man opens the door and lets them in. He shows them around the temple. He tells them about the pictures and the statues and the candles. He says, "This is a place where people come to pray and to be happy. They are kind and respectful to each other and to the temple." + +Tom and Mia listen and look. They are curious and amazed. They see many things they have never seen before. They like the temple. They think it is beautiful and peaceful. + +They come to a room where there are many bells. The man says, "These are the temple bells. They make a lovely sound when they ring. Do you want to try?" + +Tom and Mia say, "Yes, please. Can we?" + +The man says, "Of course. But be gentle and careful. Don't ring them too hard or too loud. Just give them a little push and let them hang." + +Tom and Mia do as the man says. They push the bells softly and let them hang. They hear the bells ring. They sound like music. They make them happy. They smile and clap. + +The man smiles too. He says, "You are very good children. You are polite and respectful. You are welcome to come back to the temple anytime. Thank you for visiting." + +Tom and Mia say, "Thank you, sir. Thank you for showing us the temple. We like it very much. We will come back soon." + +They wave goodbye to the man and leave the temple. They hold hands and walk back to the park. They talk about the temple and the bells and the man. They are glad they made a new friend. They are happy. +Dan likes hockey. He has a hockey stick and a puck. He wants to play hockey with his friend Sam. He puts on his helmet and his gloves. He is ready to go. + +He goes to Sam's house and knocks on the door. Sam opens the door and smiles. He likes hockey too. He has a hockey stick and a puck as well. He also has skates and pads. He is very fit. He can skate fast and shoot hard. + +"Hi, Dan. Do you want to play hockey with me?" Sam asks. + +"Yes, please. Can I use your skates and pads?" Dan asks. + +"Sure, you can. But they might not fit you. They are big for me. You are smaller than me." Sam says. + +They go to the garage and try to put on the skates and pads. Dan tries to use Sam's skates, but they are too big. His feet slide inside them. He tries to use Sam's pads, but they are too big too. They fall off his legs and arms. + +"Oops. These do not fit me. They are too big. I cannot play hockey with them." Dan says. + +"That's okay. We can still play hockey. We can use our sticks and pucks. We can make a goal with some boxes. We can have fun." Sam says. + +They go to the backyard and set up the goal. They use their sticks and pucks to play hockey. They take turns to shoot and save. They laugh and cheer. They have fun. They are good friends. They like hockey. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play and learn new things. One day, they went to the park with their mom and saw a big slide. Sara wanted to try it, but Ben was frightened. He said, "No, no, slide too high, I fall down!" + +Sara said, "Don't be scared, Ben, I go first and show you. Slide is fun, you see!" She climbed up the ladder and slid down with a big smile. She said, "See, Ben, I did it! Now you try!" + +Ben looked at the slide and felt a little brave. He said, "OK, Sara, I try." He climbed up the ladder and slid down slowly. He felt the wind in his hair and the sun on his face. He said, "Wow, Sara, you were right, slide is fun!" + +Sara and Ben slid down the slide many times, laughing and cheering. They learned how to be brave and have fun. Their mom was proud of them and said, "Good job, Sara and Ben, you learned something new today. Now it's time to go home and have a nap." + +Sara and Ben were tired from playing and learning. They said, "OK, mom, we go home and have a nap." They hugged their mom and walked to the car. They fell asleep on the way home, dreaming of the slide and the park. They were happy and not frightened anymore. +Anna and Ben like to play with the net in the garden. They catch bugs and flowers and put them in a jar. They think it is fun to see the different colors and shapes. + +One day, they see a butterfly with big wings. It has blue and yellow spots and looks very pretty. Anna and Ben want to catch it with the net. They run after it and try to swing the net over it. + +But the butterfly is fast and smart. It flies away from the net and goes to a rose bush. Anna and Ben follow it and try again. They do not see the thorns on the rose bush. They only see the butterfly. + +They swing the net hard and hit the rose bush. The net gets stuck on the thorns and tears. The butterfly flies away and is free. Anna and Ben are sad and angry. They pull the net from the rose bush and see the holes. + +"Oh no, we broke the net!" Anna says. + +"Mom will be mad at us. She gave us the net for our birthday. It was new and nice." Ben says. + +They look at each other and feel bad. They regret being so rough with the net. They wish they had been more careful. They know the net is fragile and can break easily. + +They go to Mom and tell her what happened. They say they are sorry and ask for forgiveness. Mom is not happy, but she is not mad either. She hugs them and says she loves them. She says they can fix the net with some thread and a needle. She says they can still play with the net, but they have to be gentle and respectful with the things they catch. + +Anna and Ben nod and say they understand. They thank Mom and help her fix the net. They learn their lesson and promise to be more kind. They still like to play with the net, but they also let the bugs and flowers go after they look at them. They do not chase the butterfly anymore. They watch it fly and smile. +Lily did not like beef. She liked cheese and bread and apples and milk. But every night, her mom gave her beef for dinner. Lily always refused to eat it. She said, "No, thank you, Mom. I do not want beef. I want cheese and bread and apples and milk." + +Mom was not happy. She said, "Lily, you have to eat beef. It is good for you. It makes you strong and healthy. You cannot have cheese and bread and apples and milk every night. You have to try new things." + +Lily shook her head. She said, "No, Mom. I do not like beef. It is yucky. It smells bad and tastes worse. I do not want to try it. I want cheese and bread and apples and milk." + +Mom sighed. She said, "Lily, I know you are honest. You always tell me the truth. But sometimes, you have to be brave and polite. You have to eat what I make for you. You have to be thankful for what you have. You have to be a good girl." + +Lily looked at her mom. She saw that her mom was sad and tired. She did not want to make her mom sad and tired. She wanted to make her mom happy and proud. She said, "Mom, I am sorry. I love you. I will try to eat beef. But can I have a little cheese and bread and apples and milk too?" + +Mom smiled. She said, "Yes, Lily. You can have a little cheese and bread and apples and milk too. Thank you for being brave and polite and a good girl. I love you too." She gave Lily a hug and a kiss and a plate of beef and cheese and bread and apples and milk. Lily ate a little bit of everything. She did not like beef, but she liked her mom. She was happy and proud too. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the big building where they live. One day, they want to go to the roof. They know there is a big elevator that can take them there. + +They run to the elevator and push the button. The door opens and they go inside. Tom pushes the button with the highest number. The elevator starts to move up. Sara and Tom are happy. + +But then, the elevator stops. The light goes off. Sara and Tom are scared. They cannot see anything. They hear a loud noise. They hug each other. + +"Help! Help!" they shout. + +No one answers. They wait and wait. They feel very small in the dark elevator. + +Then, they hear another noise. The light comes back on. The elevator starts to move again. Sara and Tom are relieved. + +The door opens and they see a man. He is wearing a blue suit and a hat. He smiles at them. + +"Are you OK?" he asks. + +"Yes, thank you," Sara and Tom say. + +"I'm sorry, the elevator was broken. But I fixed it. You can go to the roof now. But be careful, OK?" + +"OK, thank you," Sara and Tom say. + +They get out of the elevator and run to the roof. They see the sky and the birds and the trees. They forget about the scary elevator. They play and laugh and have fun. They are happy. +Lily liked to play in the kitchen. She liked to open the cupboard and look at the pots and pans. She liked to bang them with a spoon and make loud noises. But Mommy said the cupboard was dangerous. She said there were sharp things and hot things that could hurt Lily. She said Lily should not touch the cupboard. + +One day, Mommy was busy in the living room. She was talking on the phone and did not see Lily. Lily saw the cupboard and wanted to play. She opened the cupboard and reached for a shiny pot. But she did not see the handle. The handle was hot. It had been on the stove. Lily touched the handle and screamed. + +Mommy heard Lily scream and ran to the kitchen. She saw Lily holding her hand and crying. She saw the pot on the floor and the open cupboard. She was very angry and scared. She picked up Lily and hugged her. She said, "Lily, what did you do? I told you the cupboard was dangerous. You could have burned yourself. Why did you not listen to me?" + +Lily sobbed and said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I wanted to play. I did not know the pot was hot. It looked pretty. I'm sorry, Mommy." + +Mommy said, "It's okay, Lily. I'm glad you are not badly hurt. But you have to be careful in the kitchen. You have to obey me when I tell you something is dangerous. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, Mommy. I understand. I will not touch the cupboard again. I love you, Mommy." + +Mommy said, "I love you too, Lily. Come, let's put some ice on your hand and make it feel better." +Sara and Ben like to pick flowers in the park. They have a basket to put the flowers in. They want to give the flowers to their mom. Mom is at home and she is very tidy. She likes to make the house look nice. + +One day, Sara and Ben go to the park with their dad. They see many flowers of different colors. They run to the flowers and start to pick them. They say, "Look, dad, these are for mom!" + +Dad smiles and says, "That's very sweet of you. But be careful, don't run too fast. You might trip and fall." + +Sara and Ben nod and say, "OK, dad, we will be careful." But they are so excited that they forget to watch where they are going. Sara steps on a rock and trips. She falls down and drops her basket. The flowers spill out and get dirty. + +Sara starts to cry. She says, "Oh no, my flowers are ruined! Mom won't like them now!" + +Ben sees Sara crying and feels sorry for her. He says, "Don't cry, Sara. I have an idea. We can pick some more flowers and wash them in the fountain. Then they will be clean and pretty again." + +Sara stops crying and says, "Really? Do you think that will work?" + +Ben says, "Yes, I think so. Come on, let's try it." + +Sara and Ben get up and pick some more flowers. They go to the fountain and wash them gently. They shake off the water and put them back in the basket. They look at the flowers and smile. They say, "There, now they are tidy and beautiful. Mom will love them!" + +Dad comes over and says, "Wow, you did a great job. I'm proud of you. You are very kind and helpful. Let's go home and surprise mom with your flowers." + +Sara and Ben say, "Yes, let's go!" They hold dad's hand and walk home. They can't wait to see mom's face when they give her the flowers. They know she will be very happy. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play outside on the lawn. The lawn is green and soft. They have many toys to play with. Sara has a ball, Ben has a truck. + +One day, Sara sees a big orange flower on the lawn. She likes the flower. She runs to pick it up. She wants to keep it for herself. + +"Look, Ben, I have a flower!" Sara says. "It is orange and pretty." + +Ben sees the flower. He likes it too. He wants to smell it and touch it. + +"Can I see your flower, Sara?" Ben asks. "Please share with me." + +Sara shakes her head. She holds the flower tight. She does not want to share. + +"No, Ben, it is my flower!" Sara says. "You have your truck. Go play with your truck." + +Ben feels sad. He does not have a flower. He does not want to play with his truck. He wants to play with Sara and the flower. + +He tries to take the flower from Sara. Sara pulls it back. They start to fight. They tug and pull and yell. + +"Stop, stop, stop!" a voice says. It is Mom. She comes to the lawn. She sees Sara and Ben fighting. She is not happy. + +"What are you doing, Sara and Ben?" Mom asks. "Why are you fighting over a flower?" + +Sara and Ben stop fighting. They look at Mom. They feel sorry. + +"We both like the flower, Mom," Sara says. "But it is mine. I found it first." + +"Flowers are not toys, Sara," Mom says. "They are part of nature. They need water and sun and soil to grow. If you pick them, they will die. Do you want the flower to die?" + +Sara and Ben shake their heads. They do not want the flower to die. They want the flower to live. + +"Then you should put the flower back on the lawn, Sara," Mom says. "And you should say sorry to Ben. And Ben, you should say sorry to Sara. And then you should share your toys and play nicely together. OK?" + +Sara and Ben nod. They say sorry to each other. They hug and make up. They put the flower back on the lawn. They see the flower smile. They smile too. + +They share their toys and play nicely together. They have fun on the lawn. Mom watches them and smiles too. She is happy. +Lily and Tom were playing with blocks. They wanted to build a big tower. They had many blocks of different colors and shapes. + +"How can we make the tower taller?" Lily asked. + +"Let's measure the blocks with this ruler," Tom said. He picked up a long stick with marks on it. "This is a ruler. It helps us see how big things are." + +He put the ruler next to a block. "This block is four marks long," he said. "How long is your block?" + +Lily put her block next to the ruler. "My block is three marks long," she said. + +They compared their blocks with the ruler. They found some blocks that were the same length and some that were different. + +They stacked the blocks on top of each other. They tried to make the tower straight and strong. + +They used green blocks for the top of the tower. They liked green. It was the color of grass and leaves. + +They found a block with a symbol on it. It was a star. It was yellow and shiny. + +"Look, a star!" Lily said. "Can we put it on the tower?" + +"Yes, let's do that," Tom said. "It will make the tower look pretty." + +They put the star block on the top of the green blocks. They stepped back and admired their tower. + +They smiled and clapped their hands. They were proud of their tower. + +They had measured the blocks, used green blocks, and added a symbol. They had fun playing with blocks. +Sara and Ben are having lunch with Mom and Dad. Sara likes her sandwich and juice, but Ben does not like his soup. He makes a face and pushes his bowl away. + +"Ben, you have to eat your soup. It is good for you," Mom says. + +"No, I don't like it. It is yucky," Ben says. + +Sara sees that Ben is sad and wants to help him. She thinks of something that might make him happy. She takes a napkin from the table and folds it into a pretty shape. She makes it look like a flower with petals and a stem. + +"Look, Ben, I made you a flower. It is for you," Sara says. She gives the napkin flower to Ben. + +Ben looks at the napkin flower and smiles. He thinks it is very pretty and nice of Sara to make it for him. He says, "Thank you, Sara. You are a good sister. I like your flower." + +He puts the napkin flower next to his bowl and picks up his spoon. He decides to try his soup again. Maybe it is not so yucky after all. He takes a sip and says, "It is not bad. I can eat it." + +Mom and Dad are happy to see Sara and Ben getting along and eating their lunch. They say, "Good job, Sara and Ben. You are both very kind and smart. We are proud of you." + +Sara and Ben finish their lunch and ask for dessert. Mom and Dad say, "Yes, you can have some cookies. But first, you have to clean up your plates and napkins." + +Sara and Ben nod and do as they are told. They put their plates and napkins in the sink and wash their hands. Then they get their cookies and sit on the couch. They share their cookies and their napkin flower. They are happy and full. They say, "We love you, Mom and Dad." + +Mom and Dad say, "We love you, too, Sara and Ben. You are our sweet children." They hug and kiss them and say, "Now, it is time for a nap. You have to rest after lunch." + +Sara and Ben agree and go to their room. They take their napkin flower with them and put it on their pillow. They lie down and close their eyes. They fall asleep and dream of more pretty things. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play outside with their toys. One day, a big wind came. It was a hurricane. The wind was very loud and scary. It blew the toys away. + +"Where are our toys?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. The wind took them," Tom said. + +They ran inside and told their mom. Their mom hugged them and said, "Don't worry. We are safe. The wind will stop soon. Maybe we can find your toys later." + +Lily and Tom felt sad. They liked their toys. They hoped the wind did not break them. + +The next day, the wind was gone. The sun was shining. Lily and Tom went outside with their mom. They looked for their toys. They found some of them in the yard. They were happy. + +But they did not find all of them. Some of them were lost. They were gone. + +"Where is my teddy bear?" Lily asked. + +"Where is my truck?" Tom asked. + +They looked and looked. But they did not see them. + +"Maybe they are in the street. Or in the park. Or in the trash," their mom said. + +"Can we go look for them?" Lily and Tom asked. + +Their mom nodded. They walked around the neighborhood. They asked their neighbors. They checked the bins. They searched the grass. + +But they did not find their teddy bear or their truck. + +They saw a big dog. The dog was lazy. He was lying on the sidewalk. He had something in his mouth. + +It was Lily's teddy bear! + +"Hey, that's mine!" Lily shouted. + +She ran to the dog. She tried to take her teddy bear. But the dog growled. He did not want to give it. + +"Be careful, Lily. The dog might bite you," their mom said. + +She called the dog. She said, "Good dog. Nice dog. Can you please give us the teddy bear? It belongs to Lily. She loves it very much." + +The dog looked at their mom. He looked at Lily. He wagged his tail. He dropped the teddy bear. + +Lily picked it up. She hugged it. She said, "Thank you, dog. You are a good dog." + +The dog licked her face. He was happy. + +Lily was happy too. She found her teddy bear. + +But Tom did not find his truck. + +He was sad. He said, "I wish I had my truck. It was my favorite toy." + +He looked at the dog. He said, "Do you know where my truck is, dog?" + +The dog barked. He got up. He ran to a bush. He dug something out. + +It was Tom's truck! + +"Wow, you found it!" Tom said. + +He ran to the dog. He took his truck. He said, "Thank you, dog. You are a great dog." + +The dog licked his face. He was happy. + +Tom was happy too. He found his truck. + +Lily and Tom hugged the dog. They said, "You are our friend, dog. You helped us find our toys. We are sorry we lost them in the hurricane." + +Their mom smiled. She said, "You are very lucky, kids. You have your toys and a new friend. The dog is very smart and kind. Maybe we can visit him again." + +They nodded. They said, "Yes, we want to see him again. He is the best dog ever." + +They waved goodbye to the dog. They went home with their toys. They were happy. They did not lose anything important. They gained something special. +Tom and his dog Spot are best friends. Spot is a loyal dog. He always follows Tom and plays with him. Tom loves Spot very much. + +One day, Tom and Spot go to the park. They run and jump and have fun. Spot is thirsty. He sees a faucet near a bench. He runs to the faucet and licks the water. Tom sees Spot and smiles. + +"Good boy, Spot!" Tom says. "You drink water from the faucet. You are smart and brave." + +Tom walks to the faucet and turns it on. He fills a cup with water and gives it to Spot. Spot drinks the water and wags his tail. He is happy and grateful. + +"Thank you, Tom!" Spot barks. "You feed me water from the cup. You are kind and generous." + +Tom and Spot hug each other. They are happy and content. They go back to the park and play some more. They are best friends. +Lila and Ben were at the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like monkeys, elephants, and giraffes. But their favorite was the leopard. The leopard had spots and a long tail. He was sleeping on a big rock. + +"Can we touch the leopard, mom?" Lila asked. + +"No, sweetie, we can't touch the leopard. He is wild and might bite us. We can only look at him from here," mom said. + +"But he looks so soft and nice," Ben said. + +"Maybe he is, but he is also very strong and fast. He needs his space and his rest. We have to be thoughtful and respect him," mom said. + +Lila and Ben nodded. They understood that the leopard was not a toy or a pet. They watched him for a while, and then moved on to see other animals. They were happy and curious, and learned a lot that day. +Tom and Lily wanted to go to the park. They liked to play on the swings and the slide. They asked their mom if they could go. Mom said yes, but they had to be clean. She gave them a washcloth and some soap. They washed their faces and hands. + +They put on their shoes and coats and went to the park with mom. They saw a big dog on the way. The dog was brown and furry. It barked at them. Tom and Lily were scared. They hid behind mom. + +Mom said, "Don't worry, the dog is friendly. He just wants to say hello. Can you say hello to the dog?" + +Tom and Lily said hello to the dog. The dog wagged his tail and licked their hands. They petted the dog and smiled. The dog's owner came and said sorry. He said the dog's name was Rex. + +They said goodbye to Rex and his owner and went to the park. They had fun on the swings and the slide. They saw a big lion statue in the park. It was made of stone and had a mane and teeth. Tom and Lily pretended to be lions. They roared at the statue and each other. They made mom laugh. + +They played until it was time to go home. They were tired and happy. They thanked mom for taking them to the park. They said they liked the dog and the lion. Mom said she liked them too. She gave them a hug and a kiss. They went home and had a snack. They were clean and good. +Lily liked to paint. She had many colors and brushes. She painted trees and flowers and animals. She was happy when she painted. + +One day, she found an acorn on the ground. It was brown and hard. She picked it up and looked at it. She thought it was a good thing to paint. She took it to her table and got her paints. + +She painted the acorn red and yellow and blue. She made dots and stripes and swirls. She smiled at her acorn. She thought it was pretty. + +She showed her acorn to her mom. "Look, mom, I painted an acorn!" she said. + +Her mom looked at the acorn. She saw the colors and the patterns. She hugged Lily and said, "You did a great job, Lily. Your acorn is very modest and beautiful. I'm proud of you." + +Lily felt happy. She said, "Thank you, mom. I love you." She put her acorn on the shelf. She wanted to paint more things. She liked to paint. +Lily and Ben are young. They like to play outside. They have a big yard with a slide and a swing. They also have a gray cat named Zip. Zip likes to run and jump and chase birds. + +One day, Lily and Ben are playing on the slide. They take turns to go down. Zip watches them from a tree. He wants to play too. He jumps from the branch and lands on the slide. He slides down very fast. He makes a loud meow. + +Lily and Ben are surprised. They laugh and clap. They say, "Zip, you are funny! You are a good slider!" + +Zip is happy. He purrs and rubs his head on their legs. He wants to slide again. He runs up the ladder and jumps on the slide. He slides down very fast. He makes another loud meow. + +Lily and Ben are amused. They cheer and hug him. They say, "Zip, you are silly! You are a brave slider!" + +Zip is proud. He wags his tail and licks their faces. He wants to slide more. He runs up the ladder and jumps on the slide. He slides down very fast. He makes a louder meow. + +But this time, he slides too fast. He flies off the slide and lands on the swing. He swings back and forth. He makes a scared meow. + +Lily and Ben are worried. They run to the swing and catch him. They say, "Zip, you are okay! You are a lucky slider!" + +Zip is relieved. He snuggles in their arms and closes his eyes. He does not want to slide anymore. He wants to nap. He makes a soft meow. +Anna and Ben are going to visit their grandma. They have to pack their bags before they leave. Anna likes to pack her books and toys. Ben likes to pack his cars and balls. + +"Anna, can you help me pack this?" Ben asks. He holds a big book with many words and pictures. It is a dictionary. Anna likes to look at the dictionary and learn new words. + +"Sure, Ben. But we have to pack fast. Mom and dad are waiting for us," Anna says. She takes the dictionary and puts it in Ben's bag. She zips it up and puts it on the floor. + +"Thank you, Anna. You are a good sister," Ben says. He hugs Anna and smiles. + +"You are welcome, Ben. You are a good brother," Anna says. She hugs Ben back and smiles. + +They take their bags and go to the living room. Mom and dad are ready to go. They put the bags in the car and buckle up. They wave goodbye to their house and drive to grandma's. Anna and Ben are happy. They love to visit their grandma. +Lily liked to study books with her poppy. Poppy was old and gray, but he knew many things. He taught Lily about animals, colors, numbers and letters. Lily loved to learn new words and ask questions. + +One day, they were studying a book about birds. Lily saw a picture of a big, black bird with a red chest. "What is this, poppy?" she asked. + +"That is a robin, Lily. It is a very common bird in our garden. Do you see its red chest? That is how you can tell it is a robin," poppy said. + +Lily nodded. She liked the robin. It looked pretty and friendly. She wanted to see one in real life. "Can we go outside and look for robins, poppy?" she asked. + +"Of course, Lily. Let's go and see if we can find some. Maybe they will sing for us," poppy said. He closed the book and took Lily's hand. They went outside and walked around the garden. Lily looked up at the trees and the sky, hoping to see a robin. + +Soon, she heard a sweet, cheerful sound. She followed the sound and saw a robin on a branch. It was just like the picture, but more alive and bright. It looked at Lily and poppy and sang some more. Lily smiled and clapped her hands. "Look, poppy, a robin! It is singing for us!" she said. + +Poppy smiled too. He was happy to see Lily's joy. He hugged her and said, "Yes, Lily, a robin. It is a beautiful bird, and so are you. I am glad we can study and explore together. You make me very proud." +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to swim in the pool. The pool is big and blue and has toys. Tom and Sue splash and play with the toys. They are lively and happy. + +One day, a new boy comes to the pool. His name is Ben. He does not swim. He sits on the side and watches. Tom and Sue want to talk to him. They swim to the side and say hello. + +"Hi, Ben. Do you want to swim with us?" Tom asks. + +"No, thank you. I don't like to swim. I'm scared of the water." Ben says. + +"Why are you scared of the water? The water is fun and warm. We can help you swim. We have toys and floats." Sue says. + +Ben shakes his head. He does not want to swim. He does not want to talk. He looks sad. + +Tom and Sue feel sorry for Ben. They want to make him happy. They think of an idea. They swim to the other side and get a toy. It is a yellow duck. It can squeak and float. They swim back to Ben and give him the duck. + +"Here, Ben. This is for you. It is a duck. It can swim and talk. It can be your friend." Tom says. + +Ben looks at the duck. He smiles a little. He takes the duck and squeezes it. It squeaks. Ben laughs. He likes the duck. + +"Thank you, Tom and Sue. You are nice. The duck is nice. Maybe I can swim with you and the duck. Can you teach me how to swim?" Ben asks. + +Tom and Sue nod. They are glad. They help Ben get in the water. They hold his hands and show him how to kick and move. Ben is not scared anymore. He is lively and happy. He swims with Tom and Sue and the duck. They have fun. They are friends. +Lila and Tom were playing in the yard. They saw a big box with a gray wrap on it. They wondered what was inside. + +"Let's examine it," Lila said. She touched the wrap and tried to pull it off. + +"Wait, maybe it's a gift for someone," Tom said. He looked around and saw a card on the box. It said, "To Mom and Dad, from Lila and Tom." + +"Oh, no, it's our gift for Mom and Dad!" Lila said. She remembered that they had made a painting for them and asked Grandma to help them wrap it. + +"We can't open it, then," Tom said. He put the card back on the box. "We have to wait until their birthday." + +Lila nodded. She felt sorry for peeking at the box. She hoped Mom and Dad would like their painting. + +"Let's go play with something else," she said. She took Tom's hand and they ran to the swing. + +They decided to examine the box again on their parents' birthday, when they could give them the gift and see their smiles. +Lily was hungry. She wanted to eat something tasty. She saw a big cake on the table. It was brown and had white cream on top. It looked very tasty. + +She climbed on a chair and reached for the cake. She wanted to take a big bite. But then she heard a voice. + +"Lily, what are you doing?" It was Daddy. He had come home from work. He saw Lily with the cake. + +Lily was scared. She knew she was not supposed to touch the cake. It was for Mommy's birthday. She dropped the cake on the floor. It made a big mess. + +"I'm sorry, Daddy," Lily said. She started to cry. + +Daddy was not happy. He was angry. But he also loved Lily. He hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. I know you were hungry. But you should not take things that are not yours. That cake was for Mommy. She made it for us. It was very tasty. But now it is ruined." + +Lily felt bad. She wanted to make Mommy happy. She said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I love you. Can we make another cake?" + +Daddy smiled. He said, "Yes, we can. But first, we have to clean up this mess. And then, we have to eat something healthy. How about some soup and bread?" + +Lily nodded. She liked soup and bread. She said, "Okay, Daddy. Thank you. Can I help you make the cake?" + +Daddy said, "Of course, you can. You are my little helper. Come on, let's go to the kitchen." + +Lily and Daddy went to the kitchen. They cleaned up the mess. They ate some soup and bread. They made another cake. It was pink and had sprinkles on top. It looked very tasty. + +They waited for Mommy to come home. They wanted to surprise her with the cake. They hoped she would like it. They hoped she would not be mad. They loved her very much. +Lily and Tom were playing in the sand. They had a bucket and a shovel. They wanted to make a sand castle. They filled the bucket with sand and turned it over. They had a big sand block. + +"Let's cut the sand block and make a door and windows," Tom said. He took the shovel and cut the sand block. He made a door and two windows. Lily helped him. + +They looked at their sand castle. It was beautiful. They were happy. + +"Look, Mommy, look!" Lily shouted. She waved at her mommy, who was sitting on a towel. "We made a sand castle!" + +Mommy smiled and came over. She saw the sand castle. She saw the door and the windows. She saw the bucket and the shovel. + +"Wow, what a beautiful sand castle!" Mommy said. "You did a great job, Lily and Tom. I'm so proud of you!" + +Lily and Tom hugged Mommy. They were happy. They loved their sand castle. They loved their mommy. +Tim and Lily were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big pond with ducks and boats. They wanted to sail a boat, but their mom said no. She said the boats were not for them, and they had to stay on the grass. + +But Tim and Lily were naughty. They waited until their mom was talking to a friend, and then they ran to the pond. They found a boat that was tied to a post, and they untied it. They climbed in and pushed it away from the shore. + +"Look, we are sailing!" Tim said, holding a stick as a mast. + +"Yay, this is fun!" Lily said, waving to the ducks. + +But soon, the wind blew harder, and the boat rocked and splashed. Tim and Lily got scared and wet. Their pants were soaked and dirty. They tried to steer the boat back, but they did not know how. They cried for help. + +Their mom heard them and saw them. She was very angry and worried. She ran to the pond and shouted at them. + +"Tim and Lily, what are you doing? You are very naughty! You could have drowned! Come back here right now!" + +She found a man who had a long rope. He threw the rope to the boat and pulled it back. He helped Tim and Lily out of the boat and gave them a towel. Their mom hugged them and scolded them. + +"I'm sorry, mom," Tim said. + +"Me too," Lily said. + +They were sorry, but they also had fun. They liked to sail, but they learned to listen to their mom. They went home and changed their pants. They said thank you to the man and the ducks. They promised to be good and not sail again. +Lily and Ben like to play in the park. They slide, swing, and run on the grass. One day, they see a big cable on the ground. It is shiny and long. They wonder what it is for. + +"Look, Lily, a shiny cable!" Ben says. "Maybe it is a snake!" + +"No, Ben, it is not a snake. It is too hard and cold. Maybe it is a rope!" Lily says. "Let's pull it and see what happens!" + +They grab the cable and pull it with all their strength. But nothing happens. The cable does not move. It is stuck to something. + +"Maybe it is a magic cable!" Ben says. "Maybe it can make wishes come true!" + +"Really? Let's try!" Lily says. "I wish for a big ice cream!" + +They close their eyes and wish hard. But when they open them, there is no ice cream. There is only a loud noise and a bright flash. The cable sparks and makes a fire. The fire makes a lot of smoke and heat. + +"Help! Help!" Lily and Ben scream. "The cable is on fire!" + +They drop the cable and run away. They are scared and wet. The fire truck comes and puts out the fire. The fireman tells them that the cable is a power cable. It is very dangerous to touch it. It can hurt them and make a fire. + +"Sorry, fireman. We did not know. We thought it was a snake or a rope or a magic cable." Lily and Ben say. + +"It's okay, kids. I'm glad you are safe. But next time, don't play with cables. They are not toys. They are for electricity." The fireman says. + +Lily and Ben nod and say thank you. They hug each other and go home. They learned a lesson. They will never play with cables again. They will only play with safe things. Like slides, swings, and grass. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were animals. Lily was a leopard and Tom was a lion. They ran and jumped and roared. + +"Let's part the grass and hide," Lily said. "Then we can scare the other kids." + +"OK," Tom said. "That sounds fun." + +They parted the grass and crawled inside. They waited for someone to come by. They saw a boy with a red ball. He was walking near them. + +"Ready?" Lily whispered. + +"Ready," Tom whispered. + +They jumped out of the grass and roared. "Rawr! We are a leopard and a lion!" + +But the boy did not scream. He laughed. He pointed at Lily and Tom. + +"Ha ha! You are not a leopard and a lion! You are kids with funny costumes! Look at your spots and your mane! They are fake!" + +Lily and Tom felt embarrassed. They looked at each other. Their spots and mane were made of paper and glue. They had forgotten to take them off after the school play. + +They ran back to the grass and hid. They did not want to play anymore. They wished they were a real leopard and a lion. +Sara was playing with her dolls in her room. She liked to dress them up and comb their hair. She saw a bottle of lotion on her mom's dresser. She thought it would make her dolls' skin soft and shiny. She took the bottle and opened it. + +She squeezed some lotion on her hand and rubbed it on her doll's face. It felt slippery and wet. She squeezed some more and rubbed it on her doll's arms and legs. She did the same for her other dolls. She did not notice that the lotion was dripping on the floor and the bed. + +Mom came in to check on Sara. She saw the messy room and the lotion-covered dolls. She was not happy. She said, "Sara, what have you done? You made a big mess with my lotion. That is not for playing. That is for mom's skin. You need to clean up and say sorry." + +Sara looked at mom and felt sad. She did not mean to make mom angry. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to make my dolls soft and shiny. I did not know it was your lotion. I will clean up." + +Mom smiled and hugged Sara. She said, "I accept your sorry, Sara. I know you were just having fun. But next time, please ask me before you use my things. And be careful with lotion. It can make things slippery and dirty. Here, let me help you clean up." + +Sara nodded and said, "Okay, mom. Thank you for helping me. I love you." + +Mom said, "I love you too, Sara. You are my sweet girl." +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a big melon on the table. They wanted to eat it. + +"Let's put the melon on the floor and cut it," Ben said. + +"OK," Anna said. They took the melon and put it on the grass. But the melon was too hard. They could not cut it with their plastic knives. + +They tried to push it, hit it, and roll it. But nothing worked. The melon did not open. Anna and Ben were upset. They wanted to taste the melon. + +"Mom, help us!" they cried. + +Mom came out and saw the mess. She was not happy. + +"What are you doing with the melon?" she asked. + +"We wanted to eat it, but we could not cut it," Anna said. + +"That's because the melon is not ripe yet. It is still green. You have to wait until it is red and soft. Then you can cut it and eat it," Mom said. + +"Can we have some now?" Ben asked. + +"No, you have to wait. And you have to clean up the garden. You made a lot of dirt," Mom said. + +Anna and Ben were sad. They did not like to wait. They did not like to clean. They wished they had not put the melon on the floor. +Tom and Mia are best friends. They like to play together every day. One day, Tom has a secret to tell Mia. He whispers in her ear: "I have a surprise for you. Come to my house tomorrow morning. We will have fun." + +Mia is very happy. She wants to know what the surprise is. She asks Tom: "What is it? What is it?" But Tom says: "It is a secret. You have to wait and see. Don't tell anyone." + +The next morning, Mia wakes up early. She puts on her clothes and runs to Tom's house. She knocks on the door. Tom opens it and smiles. He says: "Come in, come in. The surprise is in the backyard." + +Mia follows Tom to the backyard. She sees a big box with a bow on it. She wonders what is inside. Tom says: "This is for you. Open it and see." Mia opens the box and gasps. Inside the box is a puppy. The puppy is brown and white and has a wagging tail. It jumps out of the box and licks Mia's face. + +Mia is so happy. She hugs the puppy and says: "Thank you, Tom. Thank you. This is the best surprise ever. I love the puppy. He is so cute and soft." Tom says: "You're welcome, Mia. I'm glad you like him. I found him in the park. He was alone and hungry. I took him home and gave him food and water. He is very friendly and playful. He likes you too." + +Mia and Tom play with the puppy in the backyard. They throw a ball and the puppy chases it. They give him a name. They call him Fierce. Fierce is not fierce at all. He is sweet and gentle. He is their new friend. Mia and Tom are very happy. They have a secret surprise and a fierce puppy. They are the best friends ever. +Lily loved animals. She wanted to be a veterinarian when she grew up. She liked to play with her stuffed animals and pretend they were sick. She would give them medicine and bandages and make them feel better. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a real veterinarian. He had a big truck with a picture of a dog and a cat on it. He was helping some animals that people brought to him. Lily was curious and wanted to see. + +She asked her mom if she could go closer. Her mom said yes, but she had to be quiet and polite. Lily nodded and walked slowly to the truck. She saw a rabbit, a turtle, a bird and a hamster. They all looked happy and healthy. + +She also saw a big dog with a cone around his neck. He looked sad and scared. Lily felt sorry for him. She asked the veterinarian what was wrong with him. + +The veterinarian smiled and said, "This is Rex. He had a surgery on his ear. He has to wear this cone so he doesn't scratch it. He will be fine in a few days." + +Lily wanted to make Rex feel better. She said, "Hi, Rex. You are a brave dog. I like your cone. It makes you look like a rocket. Can I pet you?" + +The veterinarian said, "Sure, you can. He likes gentle strokes. You are a very kind girl. Do you like animals?" + +Lily said, "Yes, I love animals. I want to be a veterinarian like you. You have a cool job. You help animals and make them happy. You must be very rich." + +The veterinarian laughed and said, "Well, I'm not very rich in money, but I'm rich in love. I love what I do and I love the animals I meet. That's more important than money, don't you think?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, I think so too. You are a good person. Can I clap for you?" + +The veterinarian said, "Of course, you can. Thank you for your clap. You made my day." + +Lily clapped her hands and said, "You're welcome. You made my day too." +Ben and Lily liked to watch TV after school. They watched cartoons and laughed a lot. But sometimes they were naughty and did not listen to Mom. + +One day, Mom said, "Ben and Lily, you have watched enough TV. Turn it off and do your homework." + +Ben and Lily did not want to turn off the TV. They wanted to watch more cartoons. They said, "No, Mom, we want to watch TV. Please, Mom, just a little more." + +Mom was not happy. She said, "No, Ben and Lily, you have to do your homework. TV is not good for you all the time. You have to learn and play and read. TV is only for a little while." + +Ben and Lily still did not listen. They said, "No, Mom, we don't like homework. We like TV. TV is fun and easy. Homework is hard and boring." + +Mom was very angry. She said, "Ben and Lily, you are being very naughty. You are not supporting me. You are not being good children. If you do not turn off the TV right now, I will take it away and you will not watch TV for a week." + +Ben and Lily were scared. They did not want to lose their TV. They did not want to make Mom angry. They said, "Sorry, Mom, we will turn off the TV. We will do our homework. We will support you. We will be good children." + +Mom smiled. She said, "Thank you, Ben and Lily. I am glad you are supporting me. I love you very much. You can watch TV again tomorrow, but only for a little while. Now, go and do your homework and I will make you a snack." + +Ben and Lily turned off the TV. They went to their room and did their homework. They felt sorry for being naughty. They wanted to make Mom happy. They wanted to support her. They loved her very much. +Tim and Sam were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their ball and their bikes. One day, they saw a big pile of stones near the pond. They thought it would be fun to throw some stones in the water and watch the splashes. + +"Look, Sam, I can throw this big stone very far!" Tim said, picking up a heavy stone. + +"Wow, Tim, you are very strong!" Sam said, admiring his friend. + +Tim threw the stone with all his might, but he did not aim well. The stone flew over the pond and hit a duck that was swimming with its babies. The duck quacked loudly and flapped its wings. The babies hid under their mother's feathers. Tim and Sam saw what they had done and felt very bad. + +"Oh no, Tim, you hurt the duck!" Sam said, scared. + +"I'm sorry, Sam, I did not mean to!" Tim said, crying. + +They ran to the duck and tried to help it. The duck was bleeding from its head and looked very serious. Tim and Sam regretted throwing the stones. They wished they had played with their ball and their bikes instead. + +"Please, duck, don't die!" Tim said, stroking the duck gently. + +"Please, duck, forgive us!" Sam said, hugging the duck softly. + +They heard a voice behind them. It was the park ranger. He had seen what had happened and came to check on the duck. + +"What are you doing, boys?" he asked, sternly. + +"We're sorry, sir, we threw a stone and hit the duck by mistake!" Tim and Sam said, sobbing. + +The park ranger looked at them and shook his head. He picked up the duck and put it in a box. He said he would take it to the vet and try to save it. He told Tim and Sam to go home and tell their parents what they had done. He said they had to learn to be careful and respectful of the animals in the park. + +Tim and Sam nodded and ran home. They hoped the duck would be okay. They promised to never throw stones again. They learned a hard lesson that day. +Tommy liked to watch cartoons on TV. He liked the funny animals and the silly sounds they made. He would seat on the couch with his teddy bear and laugh a lot. + +But one day, his mom said he could not watch cartoons. She said he had to do his homework first. Tommy was very troubled. He did not like homework. He liked cartoons. He said to his mom, "No, no, no! I want cartoons!" + +His mom said, "Tommy, you have to do your homework. It is important. You can watch cartoons later, after you finish. I will help you with your homework. Come on, let's go to your room." + +Tommy did not want to go to his room. He wanted to stay on the couch. He said, "No, no, no! I want cartoons!" He cried and kicked his feet. + +His mom was very sad. She said, "Tommy, please don't cry. Please don't kick. I love you, but you have to listen to me. Homework is good for you. It helps you learn. Cartoons are fun, but they are not everything. You can watch them later, I promise. Please, come with me." + +Tommy looked at his mom. He saw her sad face. He felt sorry. He said, "OK, mom. I will do my homework. But can I watch cartoons after?" + +His mom smiled. She said, "Yes, Tommy. You can watch cartoons after. Thank you for being a good boy. I love you." She hugged him and took him to his room. Tommy did his homework with his mom's help. He felt proud. He said, "I did it, mom. I did my homework." + +His mom said, "Yes, you did, Tommy. I am very proud of you. You are a smart boy. Now you can watch cartoons. Come on, let's go to the couch." + +Tommy and his mom went to the couch. They seat with his teddy bear. They watched cartoons on TV. They laughed a lot. Tommy was happy. He said, "I love you, mom. And I love cartoons." +Lily and Ben like to play with blocks. They make towers and bridges and castles with the blocks. They have many colors of blocks: red, blue, yellow, green, and more. + +One day, they decide to make a queen with the blocks. They use yellow blocks for her hair, blue blocks for her dress, and red blocks for her crown. They make her very tall and pretty. + +"Look, we made a queen!" Lily says. "She is the best queen ever!" + +"Yes, she is!" Ben agrees. "But where is her king?" + +They look around for more blocks, but they do not have enough. They only have some clear blocks left. They are not very bright or fun. + +"Maybe we can use the clear blocks for the king," Lily suggests. "They are not as nice, but they are still blocks." + +"OK, let's try," Ben says. They use the clear blocks to make a king. He is not very tall or handsome. He looks like a ghost. + +They put the king next to the queen. They do not look very happy together. + +"I do not like the king," Lily says. "He is too clear. He does not match the queen." + +"Me neither," Ben says. "He is boring. He does not have any color." + +They think for a moment. Then they have an idea. + +"Let's make the king colorful!" Lily says. "We can use stickers and crayons and glitter to make him look better." + +"Yes, let's do that!" Ben says. They get their stickers and crayons and glitter and start to decorate the king. They make him have a green beard, a purple coat, and a silver star on his head. They make him look very funny and bright. + +They put the king next to the queen again. They look very happy together. + +"Look, we made the king colorful!" Lily says. "He is the best king ever!" + +"Yes, he is!" Ben agrees. "Now they match. They are the best queen and king ever!" + +They smile and hug their blocks. They are very proud of their queen and king. They play with them all day long. +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and make friends with them. They saw a big bug with many legs and a hard shell. It was a beetle. + +"Hello, beetle," said Ben. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The beetle did not say anything. It crawled on the grass and looked for food. + +"Maybe it is hungry," said Lily. "Let's give it some leaves and flowers." + +They picked some leaves and flowers and put them in front of the beetle. The beetle sniffed them and ate some. It seemed happy. + +"Can we load you on our truck?" asked Ben. He had a toy truck that he liked to drive around. "We can take you for a ride." + +The beetle nodded its head. It climbed on the truck and sat on the back. Ben and Lily pushed the truck and made engine noises. They drove the truck around the garden and showed the beetle different things. + +"Look, beetle, this is a birdhouse. And this is a swing. And this is a pond." + +The beetle looked at everything and made clicking sounds. It was a friendly bug. It liked Ben and Lily and their truck. They had fun together. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys. Sara has a doll and Tom has a car. They share their toys and have fun. + +One day, they find a big box in the park. They are curious. They open the box and see many toys inside. They are happy. They want to play with the new toys. + +Sara sees a teddy bear. She likes teddy bears. She takes the teddy bear and hugs it. Tom sees a train. He likes trains. He takes the train and makes it go. + +But then, Sara sees another teddy bear. It is different from the one she has. It is bigger and softer. She wants the different teddy bear. She puts down the one she has and reaches for the different one. + +But Tom sees the different teddy bear too. He thinks it is cool. He wants the different teddy bear. He puts down the train and grabs the different one. + +Sara and Tom both hold the different teddy bear. They pull it. They pull hard. They do not want to let go. + +"Mine!" Sara says. + +"Mine!" Tom says. + +They pull and pull. They are angry. They are not friends anymore. They do not have fun. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big brown tree with many green leaves. Lily wants to climb the tree. She asks Ben, "Can you help me climb the tree?" + +Ben nods. He is good at climbing. He holds Lily's hand and helps her go up the tree. They find a big branch to sit on. They can see the whole park from there. They are happy. + +"Look, Ben, a bird!" Lily points to a small red bird on another branch. The bird sings a pretty song. Lily and Ben listen and smile. + +"Hello, bird!" Ben says. "What is your name?" + +The bird looks at Ben and tilts its head. It sings again. Ben thinks the bird is saying its name. + +"Your name is Tweet?" Ben asks. He holds out his palm to the bird. "Do you want to be our friend?" + +The bird hops closer to Ben. It pecks his palm gently. It likes Ben. Ben laughs and strokes the bird's feathers. + +"Yes, you are our friend, Tweet!" Lily says. She holds out her palm too. The bird hops to her palm and pecks it. It likes Lily too. Lily laughs and strokes the bird's feathers. + +Lily and Ben are happy. They have a new friend. They play with Tweet on the tree until it is time to go home. They say goodbye to Tweet and thank the tree. They climb down the tree and hold hands. They walk to their homes. They are still smiling. They will come back to the park and play with Tweet again. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and catch it. Sometimes they missed the ball and it rolled away. Then they ran after it and laughed. + +One day, a stranger came to the park. He was big and had a beard. He saw the ball and picked it up. He did not ask Tom and Lily if he could play with them. He just took the ball and walked away. + +Tom and Lily were very sad and angry. They wanted their ball back. They ran after the stranger and shouted, "Hey, that's our ball! Give it back!" + +The stranger did not listen. He just kept walking. He did not care about Tom and Lily. He was very mean. + +Tom and Lily did not know what to do. They could not catch the stranger. They could not get their ball. They started to cry and complain. They said, "This is not fair! He stole our ball! We want our ball!" + +A lady saw Tom and Lily crying and complaining. She felt sorry for them. She went to the stranger and said, "Excuse me, sir, that ball belongs to these children. Please give it back to them." + +The stranger looked at the lady. He did not want to give the ball back. He liked the ball. He said, "No, this is my ball. I found it. Go away." + +The lady did not go away. She was very brave. She said, "No, sir, you did not find it. You took it from these children. That is not nice. That is wrong. Give it back now or I will call the police." + +The stranger did not want to talk to the police. He was afraid. He gave the ball back to the lady. He said, "Fine, take it. It's a stupid ball anyway." He walked away fast. + +The lady gave the ball back to Tom and Lily. She said, "Here you go, kids. This is your ball. I'm sorry that the stranger took it from you. He was very rude. Are you okay?" + +Tom and Lily were very happy and grateful. They said, "Thank you, lady. You are very kind. You helped us. We are okay. We are glad." + +They hugged the lady and smiled. They took their ball and played again. They forgot about the stranger. They had fun. They were friends. +Lily was a chubby baby who liked to eat and play. She had a big brother, Tom, who was very kind to her. He taught her how to say words and make sounds. He also helped her to walk and run. + +One day, Lily saw Tom going up the stairs. She wanted to follow him, but she was too small. She could only crawl on the floor. She tried to stand up, but she fell down. She cried and said, "Tom, Tom, help me!" + +Tom heard her and came back. He smiled and said, "Lily, you are a good baby, but you are not ready to go up the stairs. You need to grow more and practice more. Then you can take steps like me." + +He picked her up and hugged her. He carried her to the couch and gave her a toy. He said, "Let's play here, Lily. You can make noises with this toy. It is fun and easy. And I will be with you." + +Lily stopped crying and smiled. She liked the toy and Tom. She said, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good brother. I love you." + +They played and laughed together. Lily was happy and Tom was proud. They were a good family. +Mira and Ben were playing in the park with their mom. They liked to swing, slide and run on the grass. They saw some big kids eating chips and salsa. They wanted to try some too. + +"Mom, can we have some chips and salsa?" Mira asked. + +"Sure, but be careful, they are spicy. They can make your mouth hot and hurt," Mom said. + +Mira and Ben took some chips and salsa from the big kids. They thanked them and smiled. They put the chips in their mouths and bit them. They felt a strong and sharp taste. They did not like it. They spit out the chips and cried. + +"Ow, ow, ow! It's too spicy! It burns!" Mira said. + +"Water, water, water! I need water!" Ben said. + +Mom ran to them and gave them some water. She hugged them and rubbed their backs. She said, "I'm sorry, my loves. You should always ask me before you try new things. Remember, some things are spicy and some things are not. Spicy things are not for little kids. They are for grown-ups who like them." + +Mira and Ben drank the water and felt better. They said, "We're sorry, Mom. We won't try spicy things again. We remember now. Spicy things are bad for us." + +Mom kissed them and said, "It's okay, my loves. You learned something new today. Now, let's go play some more. How about the seesaw?" + +Mira and Ben nodded and smiled. They held Mom's arm and walked to the seesaw. They forgot about the spicy chips and salsa. They had fun on the seesaw. They liked the park. They loved Mom. +Ben and Mia liked to play with their toy dinosaurs. They had a big box full of different kinds of dinosaurs, and they made them roar and fight and run. Sometimes they pretended that the floor was lava, and they had to jump from one cushion to another to save their dinosaurs. + +One day, they found a new toy in the box. It was a volcano, with a hole on the top and a button on the side. Ben pressed the button, and the volcano made a loud noise and spewed out red and orange paper. Ben and Mia laughed and clapped. They put some of their dinosaurs near the volcano and pretended that they were scared. + +But then, something strange happened. The volcano stopped making noise and paper, and started to suck in the dinosaurs. One by one, the dinosaurs disappeared into the hole, and Ben and Mia could not get them back. They tried to pull them out, but they were too deep inside. They cried and shouted. + +"Stop it, volcano! Give us back our dinosaurs!" Ben yelled. + +"You are a stupid volcano! We don't like you!" Mia added. + +But the volcano did not listen. It just kept sucking in more and more dinosaurs, until there were none left in the box. Ben and Mia were very sad and angry. They threw the volcano away and hugged each other. + +They decided to never play with the volcano again. They hoped that their dinosaurs were happy somewhere else, and that they would find them again someday. They missed their dinosaurs very much. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their mom. They liked to swing, slide and run on the grass. It was a sunny day, but the wind was cold. Mom gave them each a sweater to wear. + +"Look, a big dog!" Ben said, pointing to a furry animal near the fence. He liked dogs and wanted to pet it. + +"Wait, Ben, don't go!" Lily said. She was afraid of dogs. She thought they could bite or scare her. She held on to mom's hand. + +Ben ran to the dog and said, "Hi, doggy! Can I be your friend?" The dog wagged its tail and licked Ben's face. Ben laughed and hugged the dog. + +Lily watched from far away. She saw that the dog was nice and gentle. She wanted to be brave like Ben. She let go of mom's hand and walked slowly to the dog. + +"Hi, Lily!" Ben said. "This is Rex. He is a good dog. Do you want to pet him?" + +Lily nodded. She reached out her hand and touched the dog's fur. It was soft and warm. The dog sniffed her hand and gave her a lick. Lily smiled and felt safe. + +"See, Lily, there is nothing to be scared of," Ben said. "Rex is our friend." + +Lily and Ben played with the dog for a while. They threw a ball and the dog fetched it. They rubbed his belly and ears. They gave him some water and a treat. + +Mom watched them and smiled. She was proud of Lily and Ben. She was happy they had fun and learned something new. She called them to go home. + +"Bye, Rex!" Lily and Ben said. "Thank you for playing with us. We hope to see you again." + +They waved to the dog and put on their sweaters. They held mom's hands and walked to the car. They felt warm and cozy. They had a good day. +Tom was a unique dog. He had one black ear and one white ear, and a big fluffy tail. He loved to play with his friends at the park, but he also loved to eat steak. Steak was his favorite food in the whole world. + +One day, Tom saw a big piece of steak on a plate in the kitchen. He smelled it and licked his lips. He wanted to eat it so much. He looked around and saw no one. He jumped on the table and grabbed the steak with his teeth. He ran to his bed and started to chew. + +But then he heard a loud voice. It was his owner, Sam. Sam was angry. He said, "Tom, what are you doing? That steak is not yours. It belongs to me. It was my dinner. You are a bad dog. You have to give it back." + +Tom felt sad and scared. He did not want to give back the steak. He did not want to make Sam angry. He did not know what to do. He whimpered and hid under his bed. + +Sam came to his bed and looked at him. He said, "Tom, I know you love steak, but you can't take what is not yours. That is wrong. You have to share and be nice. I love you, but you have to say sorry and learn your lesson." + +Tom looked at Sam with his big eyes. He felt sorry and ashamed. He crawled out from under his bed and dropped the steak on the floor. He licked Sam's hand and wagged his tail. He said, "Woof, woof. I'm sorry, Sam. I won't do it again. I love you, too." + +Sam smiled and hugged Tom. He said, "It's okay, Tom. I forgive you. You are a unique dog, but you are also a good dog. You are my dog, and you belong with me. Now, let's go and have some dinner. I have some steak for you, too." +Sam and Mia like to play ball with their friends. They take turns to throw the ball and catch it. They have fun and laugh a lot. + +But one day, a new player comes to the park. His name is Ben. He wants to play ball too, but he does not know how to share. He grabs the ball from Sam and throws it very hard. He does not care if he hurts someone or if he misses the catch. + +"Hey, that is not nice!" Mia says. "You are being rude. You have to wait for your turn and be gentle." + +But Ben does not listen. He throws the ball again and again. He makes Sam and Mia and their friends sad and angry. They do not want to play with him anymore. + +"Go away, Ben!" Sam says. "You are not a good player. You are a bad player. You do not know how to play ball." + +Ben feels lonely and sorry. He realizes that he was wrong. He wants to say sorry and play nicely. But he does not know how. He does not have any friends. He sits on the bench and watches Sam and Mia and their friends play ball. He wishes he could join them. He wishes he could be a good player. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play together. They have a big box of toys in their room. One day, they want to play with the same toy. It is a lovely red car with four wheels. + +"I want the car!" Sara says. + +"No, I want the car!" Ben says. + +They both pull the car. The car breaks. The wheels fall off. Sara and Ben are sad. They frown. + +"Look what you did!" Sara says. + +"It's your fault!" Ben says. + +They are angry. They march to their mom. They tell her what happened. + +Mom looks at the broken car. She is not happy. She frowns. + +"Who broke the car?" she asks. + +"Sara did!" Ben says. + +"Ben did!" Sara says. + +Mom shakes her head. She says, "You both broke the car. You both need to say sorry. And you both need to share your toys. Sharing is caring." + +Sara and Ben feel bad. They say sorry to each other. They hug. They say sorry to mom. They hug. Mom smiles. + +She says, "That's better. Now, let's fix the car. And then you can play with it together. Or you can choose another toy. There are many toys in your box. You can have fun with any of them." + +Sara and Ben nod. They help mom fix the car. They put the wheels back on. They thank mom. They go back to their room. They play with the car together. They take turns. They also play with other toys. They are happy. They smile. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys. One day, they go to the store with Mom. Mom says they can each pick one toy. + +Anna sees a doll with long hair and a pink dress. She likes the doll. She says, "Mom, can I have this doll?" + +Ben sees a truck with big wheels and a loud horn. He likes the truck. He says, "Mom, can I have this truck?" + +Mom says, "Yes, you can have one toy each. But you have to share and be nice to each other." + +Anna and Ben are happy. They hug Mom and say, "Thank you, Mom!" + +They go to the car with their toys. Anna plays with her doll. She brushes her hair and sings to her. Ben plays with his truck. He makes it go fast and honks the horn. + +But then, Ben wants to play with the doll. He grabs the doll from Anna. Anna says, "No, Ben! That's my doll! Give it back!" + +Ben says, "No, Anna! I want to play with the doll! It's my turn!" + +They pull the doll. The doll's arm breaks. Anna and Ben are sad. They look at the doll. The doll is hurt. + +Mom hears them cry. She says, "What happened? Why are you crying?" + +Anna and Ben tell Mom what they did. Mom says, "Oh, no! You broke the doll! That's not nice. You have to be careful with your toys. And you have to share and take turns. How do you think the doll feels?" + +Anna and Ben say, "We're sorry, Mom. We're sorry, doll. We didn't mean to hurt you." + +Mom says, "It's okay. I can fix the doll. But you have to promise me that you will be nice to each other and to your toys. Can you do that?" + +Anna and Ben say, "Yes, Mom. We promise. We love you, Mom. We love you, doll. We love you, truck." + +Mom smiles. She says, "I love you, too. Now, let's go home and have some cookies." +Sam and Mia liked to play in the park. They ran and jumped and laughed. They saw a big dog near the trees. The dog was brown and had a long tail. Sam and Mia wanted to pet the dog. + +"Wait!" said a voice. It was their mom. She was sitting on a bench. She saw the dog too. "That dog is not friendly. He might bite you. Stay away from him!" + +Sam and Mia stopped. They looked at their mom. They looked at the dog. The dog was barking. He showed his teeth. He did not look happy. + +"Why is he not friendly?" asked Mia. She liked dogs. She had a dog at home. Her dog was small and white and liked to lick her face. + +"Some dogs are not friendly," said their mom. "They are scared or angry or hurt. They do not want to be touched by strangers. They might warn you by barking or growling or snarling. You have to listen to their warnings and leave them alone." + +Sam and Mia nodded. They understood. They did not want to make the dog more scared or angry or hurt. They did not want to get bitten. They turned around and ran back to their mom. They hugged her and thanked her for warning them. + +The dog watched them from a distant. He stopped barking. He wagged his tail a little. He wished he had a friend like Sam and Mia. He wished he had a mom like theirs. He wished he was friendly. +Sara likes to play music. She has a drum and a flute. She wants to make a band with her friends. She asks Tom, Lily and Ben to join her. + +Tom has a guitar. He can play loud and fast. Lily has a piano. She can play soft and slow. Ben has a trumpet. He can play high and low. Sara thinks they are a good band. + +They go to the park to play music. They find a tall tree. They sit under the tree and start to play. Sara plays the drum. Tom plays the guitar. Lily plays the piano. Ben plays the trumpet. They make a lot of noise. + +Some people come to listen. They clap and cheer. They like the band. Sara is happy. She says, "Thank you for listening. We are the best band ever!" Her friends smile and nod. They are happy too. They play some more songs. They have fun. +Lily liked to grow flowers in her garden. She had many kinds of flowers, but her favorite was the sunflower. The sunflower was very big and bright, and it always smiled at her. + +One day, Lily saw a new girl walking by her garden. The girl had long brown hair and a blue dress. She looked shy and lonely. Lily wanted to be her friend. + +"Hello, I am Lily," she said to the girl. "What is your name?" + +The girl stopped and smiled. "I am Anna," she said. "I just moved here with my family." + +Lily nodded. "Do you like flowers?" she asked. + +Anna nodded too. "Yes, I do. They are very pretty and colorful." + +Lily smiled. "Do you want to see my garden? I have many flowers, but my favorite is the sunflower. It is very popular and happy." + +Anna smiled back. "Yes, I would love to see your garden. And I would love to meet your sunflower." + +Lily took Anna's hand and led her to her garden. She pointed to the sunflower. "This is my sunflower. It is very big and bright, and it always smiles at me. Sunflower, this is Anna. She is my new friend." + +The sunflower nodded and winked at Anna. Anna giggled and waved at the sunflower. "Hello, sunflower. You are very beautiful and friendly. I am happy to meet you." + +Lily and Anna became good friends. They played in the garden, talked to the sunflower, and shared their stories. The sunflower was happy too. It had two new friends who loved it. +Tom and Lily like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is a big box of animals. They have lions, bears, monkeys, and more. They make noises and stories with the animals. + +One day, Tom and Lily have a fight. Tom wants to play with the lion, but Lily wants it too. They pull and tug on the lion, and it breaks in two. Tom has the head and Lily has the tail. They both cry and yell. + +"Give me the lion!" Tom says. "It is mine!" + +"No, it is mine!" Lily says. "You are mean!" + +They are very mad at each other. They part the box of animals. Tom takes some animals to his room, and Lily takes some animals to her room. They do not want to share or play together. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the broken lion and the part box of animals. She is sad and angry. She talks to Tom and Lily in a harsh voice. + +"What did you do?" Mom says. "You broke your toy and made a mess. You are not nice to each other. You have to say sorry and fix the lion. And you have to share your toys. They are for both of you." + +Tom and Lily feel bad. They do not like to make Mom mad. They do not like to fight. They say sorry to Mom and to each other. They hug and make up. They go to the living room and glue the lion back together. They put the animals back in the box. They play nicely and have fun. They are happy again. +Tom was sad. He did not have any friends to play with. He did not like his toys. He did not want to watch TV. He wanted to go outside and see something new. + +He put on his shoes and his coat. He opened the door and went out. He did not tell his mom. He wandered along the street. He saw cars and dogs and people. He did not talk to them. He kept walking. + +He came to a park. He saw a big tree. It had green leaves and brown bark. It looked nice. He wanted to touch it. He ran to the tree and hugged it. He felt its rough and smooth parts. He smelled its fresh and earthy smell. He heard its rustle and creak. + +"Hello, tree," he said. "Do you want to be my friend?" + +The tree did not answer. It did not move. It did not hug him back. Tom felt sad again. He let go of the tree and sat on the grass. He wished the tree could talk to him. + +Then he heard a voice. It was soft and sweet. It came from the tree. + +"Hello, Tom," it said. "I do want to be your friend. I have been waiting for you. I have many stories to tell you. Do you want to hear them?" + +Tom looked up. He saw a face on the tree. It had eyes and a mouth and a nose. It smiled at him. Tom felt happy. He smiled back. + +"Yes, please," he said. "Tell me your stories, tree. I want to listen." + +The tree and Tom became friends. They talked and laughed and learned. Tom forgot he was sad. He was glad he wandered to the park. He was glad he found the tree. He was glad he had a new friend. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toy cars in the garden. They had a big box full of cars of different colors and sizes. They liked to make noises and pretend they were racing or crashing. + +One day, they saw a new car in the box. It was shiny and red and had a big wheel on the back. Tom wanted to play with it, but Lily grabbed it first. + +"Give me the car, Lily!" Tom shouted. "It is mine!" + +"No, it is mine!" Lily said. "I saw it first!" + +They pulled and tugged at the car, but it was too strong. It did not break. Instead, it flew out of their hands and rolled away. It went down the hill and into the road. + +"Look, the car is running away!" Tom said. "We have to get it back!" + +They ran after the car, but they were too slow. The car was faster. It crossed the road and bumped into a big truck. The truck was angry and honked its horn. The car was scared and jumped. It landed on a pile of leaves and twigs. The leaves and twigs scattered everywhere. + +"Wow, the car can fly!" Lily said. "It is so cool!" + +"No, it is not cool!" Tom said. "It is stupid! It made a mess and it almost got hit by the truck! It is a bad car!" + +They reached the pile of leaves and twigs and looked for the car. They found it under a branch. It was dirty and scratched. The big wheel on the back was broken. + +"See, the car is broken!" Tom said. "It is a silly car!" + +"Maybe we can fix it," Lily said. "We can use some glue and tape and make it new again." + +"Or maybe we can throw it away," Tom said. "We have many other cars that are better and nicer." + +They looked at each other and then at the car. They did not know what to do with it. They felt sorry for the car, but they also felt angry at it. They wished they had never seen it. +Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play in the park and observe the birds and the flowers. One day, they saw a fancy lady walking a big dog. The lady had a shiny dress and a hat with feathers. The dog had a collar with bells and a bow. + +"Wow, look at that!" Lily said. "She is so fancy!" + +"I want to pet the dog," Max said. "He looks so soft and cute." + +They ran after the lady and the dog, but they were too fast. The lady and the dog went into a big house with a gate. + +"Aw, we missed them," Lily said. "Maybe they will come out again." + +"Let's wait here," Max said. "Maybe they will come out soon." + +They sat on the grass and waited. They waited and waited, but the lady and the dog did not come out. + +"Lily, I'm hungry," Max said. "Can we go home?" + +"Okay, Max," Lily said. "But we have to make a promise." + +"What promise?" Max asked. + +"We have to promise to come back tomorrow and try to pet the dog," Lily said. "Do you promise?" + +"I promise," Max said. "Do you promise?" + +"I promise," Lily said. + +They held hands and said, "We promise!" + +Then they got up and went home, hoping to see the fancy lady and the big dog again. +Anna loves to swim in the pool. She wears a pink swim suit and a blue hat. She has a yellow duck that floats on the water. She likes to lean on the duck and kick her legs. + +One day, she sees a new boy in the pool. He wears a green swim suit and a red hat. He has a blue fish that sinks in the water. He likes to dive and catch the fish. + +"Hi, I am Anna. What is your name?" she asks the boy. + +"Hi, I am Ben. Do you want to play with me?" he asks Anna. + +"Yes, I do. Can I see your fish?" she says. + +"Sure, you can. But you have to dive. The water is clear. You can see the fish." he says. + +Anna is a little scared. She does not like to dive. She likes to float. But she wants to see the fish. She wants to play with Ben. + +She takes a big breath and dives. She opens her eyes and sees the fish. It is blue and shiny. It swims fast. She tries to catch it. She touches it with her hand. She is happy. + +She comes up and smiles. Ben smiles too. He gives her the fish. She gives him the duck. They play together. They have fun. They are friends. +Anna liked to play with her dolls, but her brother Ben did not. He liked to play with his cars and trucks, and sometimes he took Anna's dolls and made them crash. Anna did not like that at all. She told him to stop, but he did not listen. + +One day, Anna had a new doll that she loved very much. She named her Lily and gave her a pink dress and a bow. She was playing with Lily on the rug, when Ben came in with his big truck. He saw Lily and smiled. He wanted to take her and make her fly. + +"Give me your doll," he said to Anna. "I want to play with her." + +"No, Ben, this is my doll," Anna said. "You have your truck. Go play with that." + +Ben did not like Anna's answer. He grabbed Lily from Anna's hands and ran to the door. Anna was very sad and angry. She ran after him and shouted. + +"Ben, give me back my doll! You are mean!" + +Ben laughed and opened the door. He held Lily over the stairs and said. + +"If you don't quit yelling, I will drop your doll. Then she will break and you will cry." + +Anna was very scared and anxious. She did not want Lily to fall and get hurt. She did not know what to do. She looked at Ben and saw that he was not joking. He was making a threat. + +"Please, Ben, don't do that," she said. "I'm sorry for yelling. Please give me back my doll. She is my friend." + +Ben looked at Anna and saw that she was crying. He felt a little bad for making her cry. He did not really want to hurt Lily. He just wanted to have some fun. He thought for a moment and then said. + +"Okay, Anna, I will give you back your doll. But you have to let me play with her sometimes. And you have to play with my truck sometimes. Deal?" + +Anna nodded and wiped her tears. She was happy to get Lily back. She hugged her and said. + +"Thank you, Ben. I will play with your truck sometimes. And you can play with Lily sometimes. But be gentle with her. She is not a toy. She is my friend." + +Ben smiled and gave Lily back to Anna. He took his truck and said. + +"Okay, Anna. I will be gentle with Lily. And you be careful with my truck. It is not a toy. It is my friend." + +Anna and Ben hugged and made up. They decided to play together on the rug, with Lily and the truck. They had fun and did not fight. They learned to share and care. +Sara liked to play with her dolls. She had a big doll that looked like a mommy and a small doll that looked like a baby. She also had a toy kitchen with cups and plates and spoons. She pretended that she was the mommy and the dolls were her family. + +One day, she decided to make coffee for her dolls. She filled a cup with water and put it in the toy microwave. She pressed a button and waited for the beep. Then she took out the cup and poured some brown powder from a jar into it. She stirred it with a spoon and smelled it. It smelled good. + +She brought the cup to the big doll and said, "Here, mommy, I made you coffee. It is hot and yummy. You will like it." She put the cup in the doll's hand and smiled. + +The big doll said, "Thank you, Sara. You are a good helper. I love your coffee. It is the best coffee in the world." She pretended to sip the coffee and made a happy sound. + +Sara was very proud. She clapped her hands and said, "Yay! You like my coffee. I am a good cook. Do you want more?" + +The big doll said, "Yes, please. And can you make some for the baby, too? But not coffee. Coffee is for grown-ups. The baby likes orange juice. It is sweet and healthy." + +Sara nodded and said, "Okay, mommy. I will make orange juice for the baby. I have an orange in the fridge. I will squeeze it and make juice." She ran to the toy fridge and took out an orange. She cut it in half and squeezed it over a cup. She poured the juice into a bottle and put a lid on it. + +She brought the bottle to the small doll and said, "Here, baby, I made you orange juice. It is cold and yummy. You will like it." She put the bottle in the doll's mouth and smiled. + +The small doll said, "Thank you, Sara. You are a good sister. I love your orange juice. It is the best orange juice in the world." She pretended to drink the juice and made a happy sound. + +Sara was very happy. She hugged the dolls and said, "You are welcome, mommy and baby. I love you both. You are the best family in the world." She kissed them and made them kiss her back. + +They all laughed and cuddled and played. They had a lot of fun. They applauded each other and said, "Hooray! We are a happy family. We have good drinks and good love." +Lily and Tom went to the park with Mom. They saw a pond with many ducks. The ducks were amazing. They had different colors and sounds. Lily and Tom wanted to feed them bread. + +"Can we feed the ducks, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, but be careful and gentle. Don't scare them or chase them," Mom said. + +Mom gave them some bread and they walked to the pond. They broke the bread into small pieces and threw them to the ducks. The ducks came closer and ate the bread. They quacked and wiggled their tails. Lily and Tom laughed and clapped. + +One duck was very friendly. It came out of the water and walked to Lily. It looked at her with its round eyes and nibbled her shoe. Lily giggled and petted its soft feathers. + +"Hello, duck. You are so cute. Do you want more bread?" Lily said. + +The duck quacked and nodded. Lily gave it some more bread and it ate happily. Then it lay down next to her and closed its eyes. It looked like it wanted to rest. + +"Look, Mom. The duck likes me. It wants to rest with me," Lily said. + +Mom smiled and took a picture. "That's very sweet, Lily. You made a new friend. But we have to go soon. It's almost time for lunch," Mom said. + +Lily hugged the duck and said goodbye. The duck quacked and waved its wing. Lily and Tom waved back and followed Mom. They had a fun day at the park with the amazing ducks. +Sara was very sad. She had a bad cold and could not go out and play with her friends. She had to stay in bed and suffer. She coughed and sneezed and felt very hot. + +Her mom came to see her and said, "Poor Sara, you are sick. Do you want some cocoa to make you feel better?" + +Sara nodded. She liked cocoa. It was warm and sweet and made her throat feel good. Her mom went to the kitchen and came back with a cup of cocoa. She gave it to Sara and said, "Here you go, my dear. Drink this slowly and you will feel better soon." + +Sara took a sip of the cocoa and made a face. It did not taste like cocoa. It tasted like water with some brown powder. It was fake cocoa. Sara did not like fake cocoa. She said, "Mom, this is not cocoa. This is fake. It is yucky. I want real cocoa." + +Her mom looked surprised and said, "Oh, I'm sorry, Sara. I did not know. I used the packet that was in the cupboard. Maybe it was old or bad. I will make you some real cocoa with milk and sugar. I'm sorry you had to drink fake cocoa." + +Sara smiled and said, "It's okay, mom. Thank you for making me real cocoa. I love you." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I love you too, Sara. You are a brave girl. I hope you get well soon." +Lily loved spaghetti. She liked to eat it with sauce and cheese. She thought it was yummy. But she did not like to make it. She thought it was hard and messy. + +One day, her mom said, "Lily, do you want to help me make spaghetti for dinner?" Lily shook her head. She said, "No, thank you. I want to play with my toys." + +Her mom said, "But it is fun to make spaghetti. And you can improve your cooking skills. You can learn how to boil water, measure pasta, stir sauce, and grate cheese. Then you can eat your own yummy spaghetti." + +Lily thought for a moment. She liked to learn new things. And she liked to eat yummy spaghetti. Maybe it was not so hard and messy after all. She said, "Okay, mom. I will help you make spaghetti for dinner." + +Her mom smiled and hugged her. She said, "That's great, Lily. I'm proud of you. Let's go to the kitchen and start cooking." + +Lily and her mom went to the kitchen. They boiled water, measured pasta, stirred sauce, and grated cheese. They worked together and had fun. Lily learned how to make spaghetti. She improved her cooking skills. And she ate her own yummy spaghetti. She said, "Mom, this is the best spaghetti ever. Thank you for teaching me how to make it." + +Her mom said, "You're welcome, Lily. Thank you for helping me. You did a great job. I love you." + +Lily said, "I love you too, mom." And they hugged and smiled. +Anna and Ben went to the park with Mom. They saw a big tent with many colors. Mom said it was a circus. They wanted to see the circus. Mom bought tickets and they went inside. + +Inside the tent, they saw many animals and people. Some people did tricks with ropes and hoops. Some animals jumped and ran. There was a man with a red nose and big shoes. He was a clown. He made funny faces and noises. Anna and Ben laughed. + +The clown saw Anna and Ben. He came to them and said, "Hello, little ones. Do you like the circus?" Anna and Ben nodded. The clown smiled and said, "Do you want to help me with a trick?" Anna and Ben nodded again. The clown said, "Come with me, then. I will serve you some cake." + +The clown took Anna and Ben to a table. On the table, there was a big cake with candles. The clown said, "This is a magic cake. If you blow the candles, something will happen. Do you want to try?" Anna and Ben said, "Yes!" + +The clown gave them each a hat and a horn. He said, "Put on the hats and blow the horns. Then blow the candles." Anna and Ben did as he said. They blew the horns and the candles. Suddenly, the cake exploded. But it was not a real cake. It was a fake cake with confetti and balloons. The confetti and balloons flew everywhere. Anna and Ben were surprised and happy. The clown hugged them and said, "You did a great job. You are very brave and smart. Here, have some real cake." He gave them each a slice of cake. It was yummy. + +Anna and Ben thanked the clown. He was very gentle and kind. They liked him a lot. They ate the cake and watched the rest of the circus. They had a lot of fun. They said goodbye to the clown and went home with Mom. They told Mom about the clown and the cake. Mom was glad they enjoyed the circus. She said, "You are very lucky. You met a very special clown. He served you some cake and some joy." Anna and Ben agreed. They smiled and hugged Mom. They were very happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the garden. They see a big cauliflower in the ground. Lily wants to take it home. She says, "Look, Ben, a cauliflower! Can I take it?" + +Ben says, "No, Lily, that is not yours. That is Mom's. She grows it for dinner. You cannot take it." + +Lily is sad. She likes cauliflower. She says, "But I want it. It is white and round and soft. Please, Ben, let me take it." + +Ben thinks. He has an idea. He says, "OK, Lily, you can take it. But only if we play with it first. We can make it a hat, or a ball, or a snowman. It will be fun. Then we can give it back to Mom." + +Lily smiles. She likes Ben's idea. She says, "OK, Ben, let's play with the cauliflower. It will be playful. Thank you, Ben, you are a good friend." They take the cauliflower and run to the grass. They have a lot of fun with the cauliflower. They laugh and giggle. They forget about time. + +Mom sees them from the window. She smiles, too. She says, "Look at them. They are so happy. They love cauliflower. Maybe I will make them some for dinner." She goes to the kitchen and gets another cauliflower. She does not mind that they took one. She is glad that they are playful. She loves them. +It was a rainy day. Sam and Lily wanted to play outside, but the weather was bad. They looked out the window and saw the water pour from the sky. + +"Can we go out, Mom?" Sam asked. + +"No, dear. It is too wet and cold. You will get sick," Mom said. + +Sam and Lily felt sad. They did not like to stay inside. They wanted to have fun. + +They saw their cat, Max, sleeping on the couch. He was old and deaf. He could not hear the rain or their voices. + +"Let's play with Max," Lily said. + +"OK," Sam said. + +They went to the couch and gently woke up Max. He opened his eyes and saw them. He meowed and licked their faces. + +They petted him and hugged him. They played with his toys and made him chase a ball. They made him happy and he made them happy. + +The rain did not stop, but they did not mind. They had fun with Max. He was their friend. +Tim and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to pretend they were explorers in the jungle. They had a tent, a map, and a binocular. They looked for animals and plants. + +"Look, Lily, I see a big cat!" Tim said, pointing with his binocular. "It has spots and a long tail. It is a leopard!" + +Lily looked too. She saw the leopard lying on a branch of a big tree. It was sleeping. "Wow, Tim, it is so pretty! Can we go closer?" + +Tim nodded. He wanted to see the leopard better. He and Lily walked quietly towards the tree. They did not want to wake the leopard up. + +But they were careless. They did not see a snake on the ground. The snake was angry. It hissed and bit Tim's leg. Tim screamed. The leopard woke up. It saw Tim and Lily. It roared and jumped down from the branch. + +Tim and Lily were scared. They ran back to the tent. The leopard chased them. It was fast and strong. + +But then, they heard a loud noise. It was a car. It was their dad. He had arrived to pick them up. He saw the leopard and honked the horn. The leopard was startled. It stopped and ran away. + +Tim and Lily were safe. They hugged their dad. He saw Tim's leg and took him to the hospital. He was not happy. He told them they were careless and should not go near wild animals. + +Tim and Lily were sorry. They learned their lesson. They decided to play something else next time. +Jenny loved her blanket very much. It was soft and pink and had a picture of a bunny on it. She took it everywhere with her, even to the park and the store. She liked to wrap it around her and pretend she was a princess or a fairy. + +One day, Jenny went to visit her grandma with her mom. Grandma was very nice and gave her cookies and milk. She also had a big dog named Spot who liked to play with Jenny. Spot was friendly and flexible. He could run and jump and roll over. Jenny had fun throwing a ball for him and scratching his ears. + +But then, something bad happened. Spot saw Jenny's blanket on the couch and thought it was a toy. He grabbed it with his teeth and ran outside. Jenny saw him and cried out, "No, Spot, no! That's my blanket! Give it back!" + +She ran after him, but he was too fast. He dragged the blanket through the dirt and the grass and the mud. He tore it with his claws and shook it with his head. He spoiled Jenny's blanket. It was dirty and ripped and ruined. + +Jenny caught up with him and snatched the blanket from his mouth. She was very sad and angry. She hugged the blanket and sobbed, "Bad dog, bad dog! You spoiled my blanket! I don't like you anymore!" + +Spot looked at her with his big brown eyes. He wagged his tail and licked her face. He didn't mean to spoil her blanket. He just wanted to play. He was sorry. + +Grandma and mom came outside and saw what happened. They felt sorry for Jenny and Spot. Grandma said, "Oh, dear, I'm so sorry, Jenny. Spot didn't know it was your blanket. He's a good dog, but he's also a silly dog. He likes to chew on things. Maybe we can wash your blanket and fix it. Or maybe we can get you a new one. What do you think?" + +Jenny looked at her blanket and then at Spot. She was still sad, but she also felt a little sorry for Spot. He looked sad, too. He didn't know any better. He was just a dog. Maybe she could forgive him. She said, "OK, Grandma. Maybe we can wash it and fix it. Or maybe we can get a new one. But can I still play with Spot? He's flexible and fun. And he's a good dog, sometimes." + +Grandma smiled and said, "Of course, you can, Jenny. Spot loves you. And so do I. And so does your mom. Come on, let's go inside and have some more cookies and milk. And maybe we can find another toy for Spot to play with. Something that's not a blanket." + +Jenny nodded and said, "OK, Grandma. Thank you. I love you, too. And I love mom. And I love Spot, a little bit." + +She gave her blanket a kiss and then gave Spot a pat. She followed Grandma and mom inside, holding their hands. Spot followed them, too, wagging his tail. He was happy. He had a friend. And he had a toy. It was a sock. He liked socks. They were flexible and fun. And they didn't spoil. +Lily was a shy girl who liked to play with her dolls on the rug in her room. She did not like loud noises or big crowds. She felt safe and happy on her rug with her dolls. + +One day, her mom told her they had to go to the store. Lily did not want to go. She wanted to stay on her rug. She said, "No, no, no!" and hugged her dolls. + +Her mom said, "Lily, we have to go. We need to buy some food and some clothes. It will be fun. You can help me pick some things." + +Lily shook her head. She was scared of the store. There were too many people and too many things. She said, "No, no, no!" and hid under the rug. + +Her mom sighed. She tried to pull the rug off Lily, but Lily held on tight. She said, "Lily, please come out. Don't be shy. I will hold your hand and we will go fast. You can bring one doll with you." + +Lily peeked out from under the rug. She saw her mom's face. She saw her mom's hand. She saw her favorite doll, Anna. She thought for a moment. She did not want to make her mom sad. She did not want to be hungry or cold. She did not want to miss Anna. + +She let go of the rug and took her mom's hand. She said, "Okay, mom. I will go. But only if I can bring Anna." + +Her mom smiled and hugged her. She said, "Of course, Lily. You can bring Anna. She will like the store too. Come on, let's go." + +Lily and her mom left the room. Lily held Anna and her mom's hand. She was still shy, but she was brave too. She did not shout or cry. She went to the store with her mom. +Lily and Ben were playing with their wagon in the yard. They liked to fill it with toys and pull it around. Sometimes they pretended it was a train or a boat or a rocket. + +One day, they saw a big dog run towards them. It was barking and growling. Lily and Ben were scared. They dropped the wagon and ran to the porch. The dog chased them and tried to bite the wagon. + +"Go away, bad dog!" Lily shouted. "Leave our wagon alone!" + +Ben picked up a stick and threw it at the dog. The dog ran after the stick and left the wagon. Lily and Ben ran back to get their wagon. They checked if it was okay. It had some scratches and a broken wheel. + +"Mom, mom, look what the dog did to our wagon!" Ben cried. + +Mom came out and saw the wagon. She hugged Lily and Ben and said, "I'm sorry, sweeties. That was a mean dog. Are you okay?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They were still trembling. Mom said, "Let's go inside and have some cookies and milk. That will make you feel better." + +They went inside and Mom gave them some cookies and milk. The cookies were spicy. They had cinnamon and ginger in them. Lily and Ben liked them. They felt warm and cozy. + +"Mom, can you fix our wagon?" Lily asked. + +Mom said, "I'll try, honey. Maybe Dad can help me. He's good at fixing things." + +Lily and Ben smiled. They hoped their wagon would be fixed soon. They loved their wagon. It was their favorite toy. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play and talk. One day, they go to the festival with their moms. The festival has many things to see and do. There are balloons, games, music, and food. + +Lila and Tom are happy. They run and jump and laugh. They eat ice cream and popcorn. They play with the balloons. They listen to the music. They have fun. + +But then, the festival gets very loud. There are too many people and noises. Lila and Tom feel scared. They hold their ears and look for their moms. + +"Mommy, mommy, where are you?" Lila says. + +"Mommy, mommy, I want to go home!" Tom says. + +They see their moms in the crowd. They run to them and hug them. Their moms are happy to see them. They say sorry for the loud noises. They say they will take them home soon. + +Lila and Tom feel better. They say goodbye to the festival. They get in the car. They are quiet. They are tired. They close their eyes and sleep. They dream of the festival. They dream of the balloons, the games, the music, and the food. They dream of being happy. +Pepper was a dog who loved to jump. He jumped on the bed, he jumped on the couch, he jumped on the grass. He jumped so high that he could see the birds and the clouds. He was a happy dog. + +One day, it was very cold outside. The air was icy and the ground was white. Pepper wanted to jump, but he did not like the cold. He shivered and whimpered. He looked for a warm place to stay. + +He saw a big house with a chimney. He smelled smoke and fire. He thought it was cozy and nice. He ran to the door and scratched it with his paws. He hoped someone would let him in. + +A girl opened the door. She saw Pepper and smiled. She said, "Hello, little dog. Are you lost? You look cold and sad. Do you want to come inside?" + +Pepper wagged his tail and nodded. He was glad the girl was kind. He followed her into the house. She gave him a blanket and a bowl of water. She petted him and said, "You are a cute dog. What is your name?" + +Pepper barked and licked her face. He said, "My name is Pepper. I like to jump. Thank you for being my friend." + +The girl hugged him and said, "You are welcome, Pepper. I like to jump, too. My name is Lily. Do you want to play with me?" + +Pepper nodded and wagged his tail. He was happy and warm. He jumped with Lily and had fun. He found a new home and a new friend. He was a lucky dog. +Lily was hungry. She wanted toast for breakfast. She asked her mom to make toast for her. Mom said yes and put bread in the toaster. + +Lily waited for the toast to pop. She saw a red bird outside the window. She liked the bird. It was bright and pretty. She wanted to look at the bird more. She went to the window and forgot about the toast. + +Mom took the toast out of the toaster. She put butter and jam on it. She called Lily to come and eat. Lily did not hear her. She was still looking at the bird. + +Mom walked to the window with the toast. She saw Lily there. She said, "Lily, your toast is ready. Come and eat it. It is hot and yummy." + +Lily turned around and saw Mom. She saw the toast too. She wanted the toast. She reached for it. But she was too fast. She bumped into Mom. Mom dropped the toast. The toast fell on the floor. The butter and jam made a mess. + +Lily and Mom looked at the toast. They were sad. The toast was not hot and yummy anymore. It was cold and dull. Lily said, "Sorry, Mom. I made you drop the toast. I was looking at the bird. It was bright and pretty." + +Mom hugged Lily. She said, "It's okay, Lily. I know you like the bird. But you have to pay attention when I call you. We can make more toast. And we can look at the bird together. How about that?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "Yes, Mom. I love you. And I love toast. And I love the bird too." + +Mom smiled. She said, "I love you too, Lily. Come on, let's go to the kitchen. And maybe we can find some more bright and pretty things to look at." +Anna and Ben are playing in the living room. Anna has a big purse that she likes to fill with toys and pretend she is going to the store. Ben has a small lock that he likes to open and close with a key. + +Anna says, "Ben, can I see your lock? It looks fun." + +Ben says, "No, this is my lock. You have your purse. Go away." + +Anna feels sad and angry. She wants to play with the lock too. She thinks of a plan. She waits until Ben is not looking and grabs his lock and key. She runs to her purse and puts them inside. Then she zips the purse and hides it under the couch. + +Ben sees that his lock and key are gone. He looks around and sees Anna smiling. He knows she took them. He says, "Anna, give me back my lock and key. That is not nice." + +Anna says, "No, they are mine now. You were mean to me. Finders keepers." + +Ben feels sad and angry. He wants his lock and key back. He tries to get the purse from under the couch, but it is too far. He can't reach it. He starts to cry. + +Mom hears Ben crying and comes to the living room. She sees what happened. She says, "Anna, why did you take Ben's lock and key? That is not how we share. You have to give them back." + +Anna feels ashamed. She knows she did something wrong. She says, "I'm sorry, Mom. I was angry. Ben did not let me play with his lock." + +Mom says, "I understand, but that is not a good reason to take his things. You have to ask nicely and wait for your turn. How would you feel if Ben took your purse?" + +Anna says, "I would feel sad and angry too." + +Mom says, "Then you know how Ben feels. You have to say sorry to him and give him back his lock and key." + +Anna says, "OK, Mom. I'm sorry, Ben. Here is your lock and key. Can we play together?" + +Ben says, "OK, Anna. I'm sorry too. I should have let you see my lock. Can I see your purse?" + +Anna says, "Yes, you can. Let's play store." + +Mom says, "That's better. I'm proud of you for sharing and making up. Now you can have fun together." +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play outside with their toys. But sometimes they get very dirty. Their mom says they have to clean their face before they eat. + +One day, Sara and Tom find a big mud puddle. They jump in and splash each other. They laugh and have fun. But their face and clothes are all brown and wet. + +"Look at you two!" their mom says when she sees them. "You are so dirty! Come here and let me clean your face with this towel." + +Sara and Tom run to their mom. She wipes their face with a soft towel. She makes funny noises and tickles them. They giggle and hug her. + +"There, now you have bright face again!" she says. "You look so cute! But you still need to change your clothes. They are too dirty to wear." + +Sara and Tom nod. They go to their room and put on clean clothes. They feel warm and cozy. They are ready to eat. + +They join their mom in the kitchen. She has made their favorite food. They say thank you and eat with big smiles. They are happy and full. + +They love their mom. She loves them too. She says they can play outside again after they nap. But they have to stay away from the mud puddle. They agree. They are good twins. +Ben likes to help his dad with the newspaper. Every morning, dad goes outside and gets the newspaper from the box. He brings it inside and puts it on the table. Ben runs to the table and picks up the newspaper. He looks at the pictures and tries to read the words. + +"Can I help you, dad?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, buddy. You can help me wash the dishes," dad says. + +Ben and dad go to the kitchen. They fill the sink with water and soap. They take turns washing and drying the dishes. Ben likes to make bubbles with the soap. He blows them in the air and tries to catch them. + +"Look, dad, I made a big bubble!" Ben says. + +"Wow, that's a great bubble, Ben. But be careful, don't let it pop on the newspaper," dad says. + +Ben looks at the table and sees the newspaper. He sees a picture of a dog on the front page. He likes dogs. He wants to pet the dog. + +"Can I see the dog, dad?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, buddy. But first, let's finish the dishes. We need to be ready for breakfast," dad says. + +Ben and dad finish the dishes. They put them away in the cupboard. They go back to the table. Dad gives Ben the newspaper. Ben smiles and hugs the newspaper. He pretends to pet the dog. + +"Good dog, good dog," Ben says. + +Dad smiles and ruffles Ben's hair. He makes toast and eggs for breakfast. He puts them on plates and gives one to Ben. + +"Here you go, buddy. Enjoy your breakfast and your newspaper," dad says. + +"Thank you, dad. I love you," Ben says. + +"I love you too, buddy," dad says. + +They eat their breakfast and read the newspaper. They have a good morning. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to go on walks with their mom and dad. One day, they went to a big park with many trees and flowers. They saw a big mountain far away and wanted to go there. + +"Can we go to the mountain, mom?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe another day, sweetie. It is too far and we have to return home soon," mom said. + +"But it looks so fun and pretty!" Ben said. + +"I know, but we can have fun and see pretty things here too. Look, there is a pond with ducks and a bridge. Why don't we go there and feed the ducks some bread?" dad suggested. + +Lily and Ben agreed and followed their parents to the pond. They saw many ducks swimming and quacking. They threw some bread crumbs into the water and watched the ducks eat them. They also crossed the bridge and saw a waterfall and a rainbow. They felt cheerful and happy. + +"Wow, this is so nice!" Lily said. + +"Yes, it is. And you know what? The mountain will always be there. We can come back another day and see it too," dad said.