diff --git "a/TinyStories_1813.txt" "b/TinyStories_1813.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1813.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +His mom smiled and said, "Of course I will, but this time try to be a little more careful okay?" Jack nodded and they went into the grocery store. He had lots of fun picking out all the things he wanted to buy. When they finally got home, Jack was so happy! He had the best day! +Once upon a time, there was a farmer who loves to grow onions. He was very careful to make sure that the onions were growing delicately. + +One day, the farmer found a funny looking onion. It was bigger and rounder than the others. + +The farmer said to the onion, "What are you doing here? Come join the others!" + +The onion said, "I don't know how to join the other onions. I'm too big and round." + +The farmer smiled and said to the onion, "Don't worry. You just need to be delicate and take your time. That's all." + +The farmer then carefully picked up the funny looking onion and put it in with the other onions. + +The onion was very happy and said, "Thank you farmer! I'm so glad I can join the other onions now." + +And so the funny looking onion lived with all the other onions, without worry or fear, growing delicately with the others. + +The end. +Tommy was out on the porch playing with his toys. He saw something shiny and heard a noise. It was a big, rich bird, singing and fluttering around on the porch. Tommy said to it, "Hi Bird! What are you doing here?" The bird replied, "I'm stuck. I can't find my way home." Tommy felt sad for the bird, so he tried to help. He moved close to it and held out his hand. The bird hopped onto his hand and he felt so happy. He said, "Let's set you free." + +He carried the bird to the garden where he opened its wings. He released the bird into the sky, and it flew away. Tommy waved goodbye and said, "Good luck getting home!" The bird flew away, singing and happy. Tommy had made a new friend and he felt so proud. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Anna. Anna wanted a hug. She looked around to find someone to hug her. + +Then she saw someone she didn't know. She was a bit scared of the unknown person but really wanted a hug. + +Anna bravely walked up to the unknown person. The person smiled and asked Anna, "Would you like a hug?" +Anna smiled and said, "Yes please!" + +The two of them hugged and it felt nice. + +Then they had some yogurt together. Anna felt better and said thank you to her new friend. + +The unknown person said, "You're welcome! Anytime you need a hug, come and find me!" +Once upon a time there was a brave bird named Matt. He was a very special bird because he always tried to value those around him. + +One day, Matt was flying high above the clouds and noticed a sad little bird who was all alone. Matt swooped down to help the little bird and said, "Are you okay? You look very sad. Would you like to come with me?" + +The little bird sniffled and said, "I don't know. I feel so alone. No one seems to value me." + +Matt said, "You are very special and I value you! You can come and fly with me." + +The little bird felt happy and hugged Matt. From then on they flew together every day and Matt taught the little bird the importance of valuing others. +Max was a chubby three year old. He was outside in the warm sunshine with his scooter. He was having lots of fun! He snapped his fingers and shouted, "Let's go!" He hopped onto his scooter and started to pedal. The scooter zoomed across the flat ground. + +Max kept scooting until he got to the park. He saw his friend Timmy there too. Timmy shouted, "Hi Max!" Max smiled and shouted back, "Hi Timmy! Let's race!" + +They both hopped on their scooters and off they went, zig-zagging across the park. Timmy gave Max a head start, but Max was still fast! + +At the end of the race, Max shouted with glee, "I won! I won!" Timmy laughed and said, "Yes, you won! Way to go, Max!" Max was so excited that he snapped his fingers and said proudly, "I'm the fastest scooter rider in the park!" +Peter was a nice boy. He had a blue truck and he liked to play with it. One day, his sister Lucy asked to borrow his truck. + +"Can I lend your truck?" asked Lucy. + +Peter smiled and said, "Sure. You can lend my truck." + +So Lucy took the blue truck and played with it. Peter saw that his truck needed a piece. He went to his mom and asked for help. + +"Mommy, can you help me find the piece for my truck?" he asked. + +His mom looked around the house. She soon found a small blue piece that fit perfectly. + +"Yes, this piece should help," she said. + +Peter was happy. He thanked his mom, then ran outside to find Lucy. He found her playing with his truck and put the blue piece on it. Lucy said thank you and soon Peter and Lucy were playing together with the truck. +Once there was a little girl called Emma. She was three years old and very thoughtful. + +One day, Emma and her parents were at the park. Emma noticed a big blackboard and she asked her parents what it was for. + +"We can bury things underneath it," her dad said. + +"Why would we do that?" asked Emma. + +"Sometimes people want to bury things so that only happy memories stay in their hearts and never get forgotten," Mom said with a smile. + +Emma thought it was a nice thing to do. She picked a dandelion from her pocket and gently buried it underneath the blackboard. + +"I want to bury my thoughts," she said. + +"That's very thoughtful, Emma," said her dad. + +Emma smiled. She knew that all her good memories were safe and sound, and would remain in her heart forever. +Once there was a mouse named Mary. She was a crazy mouse and always up to mischief. Every day she ran around the house looking for something to do. + +One day, she bumped into a lady who was selling something. + +The lady said, "I'm selling candy. Do you want some?" + +Mary was so excited. She nodded her head yes and the lady handed her some candy. + +Mary was so happy with her candy that she decided to sell it too. She ran around the house selling her candy to all her friends. + +At the end of the day, she had sold all of her candy and made some money! Mary was so happy and couldn't wait to do it again the next day. +Once upon a time there was a special puppy named Lucy. She was unique with a wiggly nose and a sparkly tail! Everywhere she went, Lucy would bring joy and smiles. + +One day, Lucy was running around in the garden when suddenly, she stepped on a sharp rock. She yelped and started to weep. + +Mommy came running to her and said, “There there, Lucy. Let’s have a look at your sore heel.†+ +Mommy was so gentle as she inspected Lucy’s paw and kissed her on the head. + +“Do you think you can put a bit of weight on it?†Mommy asked. + +Lucy tried and cried out in pain. “OK nevermind, let’s get you to the vet!â€, said Mommy. + +Everyone at the vet was so kind to Lucy and very soon, her sore heel was all better. Lucy hopped around and gave everyone a huge wiggly nose kiss to show her thanks. + +Everyone she met was happy to see Lucy and she made the world a brighter place. She was truly one-of-a-kind! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved perfume. Everywhere she went, she sprayed her favourite aroma. It made her feel happy. + +One day, she imagined a world full of colourful perfumes. It was easy to imagine because it was so bright and pretty. + +She excitedly told her mum, “Imagine a world full of different perfumes!†+ +Mum smiled and said, “That sounds wonderful!†+ +The little girl went outside and took a deep breath of scented air. She felt so happy. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud bang! Her mum had brought her a bag of perfume for her to spray around. + +The little girl was so excited - she ran around spraying perfume all over the house. + +“Wow!†she laughed. “That was so easy!†+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Kelly. She was three years old and loved to sew. Every day, Kelly would take out a needle, some yarn, and a piece of cloth, and start stitching. + +One day, Kelly wanted to make something special. She had an idea to make a pillow with a big, bright yellow stitch in the middle. But instead of being careful, Kelly was in a rush and the stitch was too rough. + +She looked at the pillow and said, "Oh no! I missed the stitch." + +Kelly's mom smiled and said, "That's OK, Kelly. You can always try again." + +So Kelly tried again and finally got her stitch to be just perfect. She beamed with pride when she finished the pillow. + +From that day on, Kelly always made sure to be careful and never miss a stitch. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Grace. Grace had a big problem. Every time she tried to carry a big bowl down the stairs, it fell into the sink. She felt so ashamed. + +One day, her mommy saw it happening again. She said to Grace: "Let's try something different. I will stay here, and you can carry the bowl down one step at a time. Can you do that?" + +Grace nodded her head, and tried it. She took the bowl down one step. Then, another step. She didn't drop it. Before she knew it, she had carried the bowl to the kitchen! + +Grace was so proud that she had done it. Her mommy smiled and said, "Well done Grace! You did it!" They hugged and Grace knew that she had achieved something special. From then on, she always remembered to carry her bowl slowly, one step at a time. +Once upon a time there was a clumsy alligator named Jeff. Jeff lived in the swamp and every day it was his job to mind the animals and make sure they were safe. Jeff was usually very careful but one day he slipped and all the animals ran away! + +Jeff panicked and ran around the swamp, trying to find all the animals. He eventually found the first one, a small bunny hopping away. + +"What are you doing?" asked Jeff. + +"Running away!" replied the bunny. + +Jeff smiled and said, "No, no! You don't need to run away, I'm here to mind you!" + +With that, the frightened bunny calmed down and soon Jeff had rounded up all the animals. He promised to be more careful from now on and to mind them carefully. + +The animals were happy and they thanked Jeff for caring for them. They agreed that he was the best alligator in the whole swamp! +Once there was a little wild boy. He liked to go outside to play and explore. On one of his adventures he found a wallet. He opened it to see what was inside. Inside he found a lot of food. It was a big surprise! + +The little boy was so excited. He ran back home to show his mother the wallet. His mother was very happy. She said to him, "You found a wallet with food? That it wonderful! Let's feed it to all the animals in the forest." + +So the little boy and his mother went out to the forest. They brought the wallet with them. Every time they saw an animal, they took out some food from the wallet and fed it to them. The animals were very happy and they even started to follow the little boy and his mother. + +The little boy felt like the king of the forest! He was so happy to feed all the animals. He even made some new wild friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jacky. She was excited because she was going to help make some cookies. She went to the kitchen and her mum said, "We need some eggs. Search the oven and see if you can find them". + +Jacky began searching the oven. After a few moments, she shouted "I found them!" + +Mum smiled and said, "That's great. Now, put them in the big bowl and we can make the cookie dough". + +Jacky put the eggs in the bowl and then emptied the bag of flour. She mixed the ingredients with a big wooden spoon and soon the dough was ready. + +Mum said, "That looks fine, Jacky. Now we just wait for the cookies to bake". + +Jacky went over to the oven and looked inside. She could see the cookies turning golden brown. After a few minutes, Mum said, "Okay, take them out". + +Jacky carefully opened the oven and grabbed the tray of cookies. She put them on the table and said, "Yum, they look delicious!" + +Mum laughed and said, "Yes, they do. Now you can have one". + +Jacky smiled and reached for a cookie. She took a big bite and said, "Mmm - they taste so good!" +Once there was a little girl named Maya. She had a habit of going to the harbor to spend time. People at the harbor were always envious of her because she was always so happy! + +One day, Maya was sitting in the harbor looking out into the water. Suddenly, she heard a voice behind her. + +"Hi! I'm afish!" said the laughy voice. + +Maya was so surprised that she almost fell off her chair. She turned around to face the fish and smiled. + +"Hi there, fish. My name is Maya," she said excitedly. + +The fish smiled and said, "I like your name. Would you like to spend some time with me?" + +Maya was so happy that she nodded her head yes. She and the fish talked and laughed and played together all day. + +From that day onwards, Maya and the fish were best friends. Every day, Maya would go the harbor and spend time with her new friend. She would never forget the special time she spent with him. +Frankie was very excited. He was going to the doctor to get an x-ray. He had never had an x-ray done before and it sounded very interesting. + +When they arrived at the doctor's office, Frankie was allowed to climb up onto the machine. The doctor smiled at him and said, "This will happen quickly and won't hurt at all. Are you ready?" + +Frankie nodded and said, "Yes, I'm ready!" + +A few minutes later, the doctor said, "All done! Now let's have a look at what happened." + +The doctor showed Frankie the x-ray and explained that it was a picture of the inside of his body. He thought it was so cool and really interesting. + +Then the doctor gave Frankie a lollipop for being such a brave boy. He was very happy and couldn't wait to tell all his friends about his new x-ray. +Jason was a wise 3 year old boy. One day, he saw a weight on the ground. He wondered why the weight was there. So, he walked over and asked his mom. + +"Mom, why is this weight here?" he asked. + +"That's a fishing weight," his mom smiled. "We are going to go fishing today and use the weight to tie our hook." + +Jason thought it was so cool. He wanted to help, so his mom let him tie the hook to the fishing line. He worked hard to make it tight. + +When he was done, he showed his mom proudly. + +"Look, Mom! I tied it," he said with a smile. + +His mom smiled back. "You did a great job, Jason! You are getting so wise." +Once upon a time, there was a boy who wanted to explore the world. He grabbed a modern map and ventured out of his home into the unknown. + +He stumbled along, looking for something interesting. Then, he saw a huge mountain. He was so excited that he ran up to it. He stumbled as he tried to climb it, but he was determined. + +After a few minutes of struggling, he made it to the top of the mountain. There, he saw a beautiful rainbow. He ran to it, wanting to touch it. He stumbled again, but this time he laughed. + +Suddenly, a voice said, “No one has ever stumbled up the mountain so quickly. You must be special!†+ +The boy looked around but he couldn’t see who was talking to him. “Where are you?†he asked. + +“I’m up here!†the voice said. The boy looked up and saw a magical rainbow unicorn staring down at him. + +��€œHi, I’m Bumble, your special friend!†said the unicorn. + +The boy laughed and said, “Hi Bumble! Can you show me more of the world?†+ +“Sure thing!†said Bumble. He gave the boy a magical modern map and said, “Let’s explore!†+Once, there was a girl named Sofia. She was 3 years old, and she knew it was Sunday, a day that she loved. So she put on her Sunday best and went out for a walk. + +At the end of her stroll, she came across a little pond. There, she saw a little frog carrying a yummy bug in its mouth! Sofia thought it was so thoughtful of the frog to bring dinner to his family. + +Sofia giggled and said, "Hello little frog! That looks like a delicious bug you've got there!" + +The frog stopped and looked around, surprised at the sound of Sofia's friendly voice. He wanted to say thank you but he couldn't, so he just hopped away with his dinner. + +Sofia watched him go, feeling happy that she had seen something so special on her Sunday walk. She smiled and thought, "That was really thoughtful of that little frog." +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Tim. He was very cheerful and he loved pizza. +One day, Mommy and Daddy took Tim out to the park to play. But when they got to the park, they saw something strange. All the pizza in the park had been split into pieces! + +Tim asked Mommy, "What happened to all the pizza?". Mommy said, "I don't know, Timmy. It looks like it's been split into pieces." + +Daddy said, "Let's look for whoever did this. Maybe we can put the pieces back together!" + +So Mommy and Daddy helped Tim look for clues. They looked everywhere! Suddenly, Tim spotted something cheerful and he called out, "Mommy, Daddy, come look!" + +It was a big blue bird. He was holding a big piece of pizza in his beak. He flew away, and the pizza split into many pieces. + +Tim was sad because he couldn't put the pizza together again. But Daddy said, "Don't be sad, Timmy. We can't put the pizza back together, but we can buy some more pizza and have a nice lunch together." + +And they all smiled, and went off to get some pizza. +Timmy and his mommy went to the park. Timmy was so excited to go, he couldn't wait to play. + +When they got there, Mommy said, "Let's go to the swing!" + +They walked over and Timmy saw it - it was hidden behind some trees. + +Mommy said, "We have to load you onto the swing first, ok? She helped Timmy get in the swing and said, "Ready, set, go!" Then she swung Timmy really high. + +Timmy was so excited, he screamed in joy! + +Mommy said, "Do you want to go higher?" + +Timmy nodded his head and said, "Yes, please!" + +So Mommy pushed him even higher. Timmy had so much fun swinging, he couldn't believe it! + +When it was time to leave, Timmy said, "Can we come back soon?" + +Mommy said, "Of course we can!" + +So they hugged each other and went home. Timmy couldn't wait to go back to the park and load on the swing again. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jack and Zoe. They wanted to go on an adventure, so they set off on a journey. + +It was sunny day and it was hot outside. Jack and Zoe decided to go for a swim. They took off their shoes and put their toes in the water. Suddenly, Jack found something really cool and shiny on the sandy beach. He said to Zoe, “What’s that shiny thing?†+ +Zoe took a closer look and said, “Wow, it’s an old, powerful shell! Let’s soak in the sun and look at it together.†+ +So they sat down and looked at the shell. They both loved the way it sparkled in the sunlight. After a while, they both decided to put it in the water. When they put it in the water, it made a beautiful sound like a song. + +Jack and Zoe were so excited about the journey they had taken. They promised to come back to the beach again so they can soak in the sun and look at the beautiful shell again. +Once there was a brother and sister who went on an adventure. They were so excited to explore the big world outside. The brother had a big backpack with a zipper on it. He packed some snacks for the journey. + +The brother and sister walked and walked until they came to a big lake. They both wanted to ride on a boat, but the brother said no. The sister was upset and they started to quarrel. + +The brother had an idea. He said, “Let's explore the lake on our own boat! Then we can have a really adventurous journey.†The sister smiled and said yes. + +So the brother and sister built a boat with wood and a zipper to keep them safe in the lake. They named their boat the Adventurer. + +They set off and had the most wonderful time. They saw beautiful creatures and explored new places. Their quarrel was forgotten and they had so much fun they did not want the day to end. + +The brother and sister learned that making and sharing memories can be the most adventurous thing of all. +Once upon a time, there was a person. She was very alert and ready to explore the world. One day, she decided to go to the market. When she got there, she was surprised to see something strange. Everyone was standing in line, waiting to step on a big plate. + +The person got closer to ask what was happening. The person in the front of the line said, "This is a weighing machine! We step on it, and it will tell us how much we weigh!" + +The person thought this was very interesting. She stepped on the plate and waited for the result. After a few seconds, a voice said, "You weigh 35 kilograms!" The person was very excited and stepped off the plate. + +The person was so excited by the experience that she wanted everyone to know about it. She told all her friends about the weighing machine. From then on, she always made sure to weigh herself whenever she went to the market. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Sue. She loved to go to the park and explore. One day, Sue found a colorful will in a tree! She was so excited that she started to run home so she could show it to her mommy. + +When she got home, Sue asked her mommy, "Can I keep it? Please!" Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, it looks like it will be lots of fun. Let's go check it out!" + +So the two of them went back to the park with the will. When they opened it up, they saw that it was full of presents! Sue couldn't believe it. “Can I spoil them right now? Please!†she asked her mommy. + +Her mommy nodded and said, “Absolutely! Have lots of fun!†+ +So Sue started to pull out the presents. They were all different shapes and sizes and very colorful! She hugged each one of them and thanked her mommy for letting her have so much fun. + +The two of them spent the rest of the day playing with their special surprise. It was a wonderful day that neither of them would ever forget. +One day, Mommy and Daddy took Sammy for a ride in the car. Sammy was very excited. He wanted to go fast! He said, "I wanna go zip! Zip, zip, zip!" + +Mommy and Daddy laughed and said, "Ok, Sammy, we'll go zip!" + +So they set off down the road. Sammy watched the trees and houses go by. He saw a few ducks swimming in the pond and some cows in the field. + +Then Daddy asked, "Do you want to get something to eat, Sammy? You look hungry!" + +Sammy nodded his head. + +So, Mommy and Daddy drove to the store. They bought Sammy some fries and a big chocolate bar. Sammy was so excited and very happy. + +He said, "Yay, I'm not hungry anymore!" + +When they got back in the car, Sammy was ready for more zipping. So, Mommy and Daddy drove back down the road, zipping and zipping until they were home. + +The end. +Once there was a little boy named George. It was a cold winter day, and the wind was making him shiver. He looked out of his window and saw an insect. It was heavy and slow and George wanted to see it up close. + +So George put on his warm jacket and ran outside. He was excited and eager to follow the insect. He ran and ran until he was right beside it. But then the insect suddenly flew away. + +George was so sad and started to shiver again. He looked up into the sky and said, "Come back!" Then out of nowhere, the insect returned. + +The insect flew around George, as if it was saying hello. Suddenly George felt much warmer and he stopped shivering. He thanked the insect for coming back and blowing away the cold winter wind. Then the two ran off on an adventure. + +The End. +Once there was a girl called Anna. She was 3 years old and had a very special ornament. Every day she would take it out and watch it. She was so proud of her pretty little ornament. + +One day, Anna was upset. She was feeling very miserable and didn't know why. She took out her ornament and started to watch it. + +Suddenly, Anna's mom appeared. "Why are you feeling miserable, Anna?" She asked. + +Anna explained that she was feeling down. Her mom smiled. + +"Let's put your ornament somewhere special and watch it together," said her mom. + +So Anna and her mom watched her pretty little ornament, and Anna felt much better. From then on, every time she felt miserable, Anna and her mom would take out the ornament together and watch it, and both felt happy. +Once there was a little girl. She was very alert. One day, she went for a walk in the forest. All of a sudden, she saw a tunnel. She decided to go inside. + +The little girl was so excited. She took out her recorder and wanted to record the sounds in the tunnel. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. She was scared and wanted to go back home. + +Then somebody said, "Don't be afraid little one!" +The girl was surprised, but then she recognized the voice. It was her dad! She was so happy and hugged him. + +Her dad said, "Let's go back home now, and you can record the sound of the tunnel another day". +The girl smiled as she grabbed her recorder and followed her dad out of the tunnel. +Once upon a time there was a brave cat. His name was Spot. Spot loved to play sports. One day, he heard a loud meow coming from a tall tree. Spot was very brave, so he decided to go and rescue the cat. + +Spot climbed up the tall tree and saw a fierce tiger. The tiger had its paw stuck in the branch. It was meowing in fear. + +Spot said, "It's okay, tiger. I'm here to help. I'll get you out!" + +Spot carefully grabbed the tiger's paw and gently pulled it off the branch. Then he said, "Let's go home." + +The tiger smiled at Spot, and together they walked home. Spot was happy he rescued the tiger. From then on, they played sports together every day. + +The end! +Once upon a time there was an ugly bug. This bug did not like the way things were going. One day the bug said, “I refuse to be here any more!†+ +The bug started to look around for somewhere to go. Soon the bug saw a funny-looking house. The bug decided to go there and see what was inside. + +The bug knocked on the door and someone inside asked, “Who is it?†The bug said, “It’s me, the ugly bug. Can I come in?†+ +The person inside the house said, “No, I refuse to let the ugly bug in.†The bug was sad, so it flew away to look for somewhere else to go. + +The bug eventually found some nice flowers and decided to stay there for a while. From now on, the bug happily lives by the pretty flowers and never refuses to be happy. The End. +Once upon a time there lived a clumsy statue. Every day the clumsiness made it more and more unhappy. One day, the statue met a magical dragon. + +"Hello," said the dragon. "I can help you be happier." + +The statue was very excited. "How?" it asked. + +"I can wrap you in a special blanket," said the dragon. "This will make you feel better." + +The statue couldn't believe it. Still, it said yes. The dragon wrapped the statue in the blanket and, sure enough, the statue felt much better. + +From then on, the clumsy statue was always happy. Whenever it felt sad, it remembered the dragon's magical blanket and suddenly felt much better. +One day a little girl was walking in the garden with her dad. They saw a big sunflower growing in the corner. The little girl was envious of the sunflower. + +"Can I pick it, Daddy?" she asked. + +"No honey," said Daddy, "It's not ours. We should keep it here and admire it." + +The little girl smiled and waved at the sunflower, "Bye-bye pretty flower!" + +The sunflower waved back with its long petals and the little girl giggled. She thought it was the best thing ever. + +"Let's go pick some daisies now!" said Daddy, taking the little girl by the hand. + +The girl ran off with her dad, but she kept looking back and waving at the sunflower until it was out of sight. +Once upon a time there was a chubby cat who lived with a kind family. Every morning the cat would jump onto the window sill and watch the birds fly back and forth. + +One morning the cat was watching the birds when he suddenly saw a big fat worm crawling across the windowsill. He quickly grabbed it with his paw, he was sure it would make a tasty snack. + +Just then, one of the children from the family came into the room. "Oh look!" she said, "A worm!" She smiled at the cat and said, "Do you want me to take it away?" + +The cat looked at her and said, "No! I want to keep it! I'm going to grab it and eat it!" + +The little girl laughed and said, "Okay then! You go ahead and grab it!" And so the chubby cat happily ate the worm and went back to watching the birds fly outside the window. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jessica. She loved to explore the garden and find new things to play with. + +On this particular day, Jessica found a hook. She excitedly picked it up and hopped up and down with joy. Jessica wanted to reach the top of the tree to hang the hook. She looked anxiously up at the tall tree and stretched her arm, but it was too high for her to reach. + +She asked her brother, Jack, for help. He smiled and said, "Let me help you reach it!" + +Jack grabbed the hook and carefully climbed the tree, while Jessica watched in anticipation. Once he was at the top, Jack pulled the hook over the branch and Jessica clapped her hands. + +The hook was now securely in place. Jessica was so happy! Now she could climb up the tree and reach all the way to the top. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Poppy. She liked to play a lot and found things to do all the time. She was a noisy girl and it usually made her mum smile. + +One day, Poppy's mum said to her, "Poppy, can you please supply some milk to the fridge? We need to keep it full." + +Poppy nodded and said, “Yes, Mum! I will supply milk to the fridge.†+ +So, she took a big jug and filled it up with milk. It was heavy, but she managed to carry it to the fridge. As she put it inside, she smiled with satisfaction. + +Poppy's mum said, “You're a good girl, Poppy. Now, you can carry on playing and being noisy!†+ +Poppy was very happy and ran into the garden to play. She had a lot of fun and it wasn't long before her mum joined her to play. + +It was a lovely day full of smiles and laughter. And, thanks to Poppy, the fridge was now full and supplied! +Once upon a time there was a farmer. He was very happy because he had some sheep. He looked at them and said, "I want to take you to a different field today." + +So the farmer set off with his sheep. He walked them over a rough path until they came to a different field. The farmer saw some nice grass and said, "Sheep, you can eat all of this grass!" + +The sheep were very happy. They started to run around the field and munch on the grass. All of a sudden, one of the sheep said, "Maaa!" + +The farmer said, "Why are you so upset?" The sheep said, "My foot is stuck in a hole. It's really rough down here." + +The farmer smiled and said, "Don't worry sheep. I will get you out." He reached into the hole and pulled out the sheep. He said, "There you go. You are safe now." + +The sheep said, "Thank you kind farmer. You are really nice." The farmer replied, "You're welcome sheep. Now let's go back to the farm." + +So the farmer and the sheep set off for the farm. They were all very happy. +Once there was a robot named Steve. He wanted to fly and so he decided to build himself wings. He had all the parts but he needed to make an operation. + +Steve had to be very brave and he knew his friends would help. They all met in the backyard one day to try the operation. + +Steve was ready. His friends tightened the last screws and said "ready". Suddenly the wings unfolded and Steve hovered above them. + +The friends were so excited! But then something unusual happened. Steve began to slowly disappear! + +Everyone was shocked. Then, one of Steve's friends said, "We need to start the operation again and make sure it's done right." + +They all worked together and eventually, Steve reappeared in the backyard. They shouted for joy and Steve had a big smile on his face. From that day on, Steve could fly whenever he wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who lived in a deep, dark forest. He was brave, and he loved to explore. One day, he was walking deep in the forest and he spotted something in the distance. He walked closer and found a spear lying on the ground. He picked it up and twirled it around, feeling like a true warrior. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice coming from behind him. He turned around quickly. There, standing at the edge of the clearing was an old, wise man. + +The boy asked, "Who are you?". + +The old man replied, "I am the protector of this forest. I see you have found my spear. Let me show you how to use it". + +The old man showed the boy how to twist the spear in his hand and then throw it accurately. Before the boy left, the old man said to him, "Remember, with the power of the spear comes great responsibility. Use it wisely." + +The boy thanked him and smiled. He had gained a valuable lesson that day and he would never forget it. He left the forest, feeling wiser and braver than ever before. +Once upon a time, there was a fox. The fox was very fast. One day, the fox was exploring the forest. Suddenly, it saw a mouse. The fox raced towards the mouse and squeezed it tight. + +The mouse squeaked, "Please don't hurt me!" + +The fox smiled and squeezed the mouse a little tighter. The mouse said, "What do you want from me?" + +The fox replied, "I'm looking for some fun!" And with that, the fox let go of the mouse. + +The mouse scurried away quickly and the fox scampered off in search of more fun. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. Jack had a very special body! It was gray and soft and he loved it very much. One day, Jack wanted to find something special for his body. He wanted to choose something that nobody else had! + +Jack saw a store window with lots of nice things on display. He wanted to pick something from the window. He wasn’t sure what to choose. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. + +“Choose something bright and colorful," the voice said. + +Jack looked around. It was his friend, Lucy. She had come to help him. +Together, they looked at the window. They saw lots of things, but finally they found the perfect thing! They chose a colorful scarf that Jack could put around his gray body. + +Jack was so happy! He thanked Lucy and together they went on their way. From that day on, Jack always felt special because of the special thing he chose for his gray body. +Once upon a time there was a bear called Ted. Ted was very tough. He wanted to go to camp, so he told his dad. His dad said, "Yes, you can go camping. But be careful". + +So Ted set off and he went to a beautiful camp. He saw some trees, and a lake, and some friendly birds. + +At night Ted was a little scared. He saw some shadows in the dark and wished he wasn't alone. Then a voice called out and said, "Don't be scared, it's just me. I'm here to tell you a story." Ted was so happy. The voice belonged to a friendly raccoon. + +The raccoon told Ted a story about how things can be tough, but if you try hard, you'll get whatever you want. Ted was very inspired. + +When the morning came, Ted was ready to keep exploring the camp. He thanked the raccoon, who wished him luck and told him to be brave. Ted said goodbye and set off on a new adventure. +One day, Tom was playing in the park. He was searching for something special. Suddenly, he saw a blue magazine laying on the ground. Tom was surprised, he picked it up and saw that it was a story magazine. The stories were called 'Complete Adventures'. Tom was so excited, he ran to find his friends. + +Tom told his friends about the exciting find. His best friend Josh was curious and asked, "What kind of stories are in the magazine?" Tom smiled, "Oh, they are stories about brave heroes, magical creatures and flying machines! It's so cool!" + +Josh almost jumped out of his seat with excitement, "Let's read some of the stories together!" Tom nodded in agreement and they sat down to read. + +They read stories about magical fairies and brave knights. They also read stories about robots and daring escapes. It was a complete adventure! + +After they finished the magazine, Josh and Tom looked at each other wide eyed. They both smiled and laughed as they realized they better get back to playing before their parents miss them. + +As Tom and Josh left the park, they promised each other to return to the park and find more maginezines of Complete Adventures. +Once upon a time there was a small boy called Joe. He loved picking tomatoes from the garden. One day, he went out to pick tomatoes but noticed that the garden gate was locked. He called out for help. + +"Help me! The gate is locked!", shouted Joe. + +Just then, Joe's mum came running from the house. She was a bit rude and said, "What have I told you about opening gates Joe? It's not very safe." + +Joe didn't know what to do. He started to cry, saying "But I just wanted to pick some tomatoes!" + +Mum saw how sad he was and said, "It's ok Joe, you can still pick your tomatoes. I'll help you open the gate." + +She went to her bag and pulled out a big key. She unlocked the gate and the two of them headed into the garden. + +Joe picked lots of tomatoes and his mum said, "Thank you for being patient Joe. You were very brave!" Joe smiled and they both went back to the house. +Once upon a time there was a clever little girl named Sue. She was always looking for fun things to do. One day, when she was playing with her toys, her mom said, "I need to go to the store and get some groceries, Sue. I'll be back soon." + +Sue smiled and said, "Ok." + +When Mom left, Sue went to her room and looked around. Suddenly, she noticed a big, colourful calendar on the wall. She asked, "Mom, what is this?" + +Mom replied, "It's a calendar! You can look at the calendar and see what day it is, or when special events are happening." + +Sue was very excited. She said, "Can I use it?" + +Mom said, "Yes, you can use it. I'm sure you'll be an intelligent calendar reader." + +Sue smiled and replied, "Yes, I will!" +Danny looked around the room. On the yellow table he saw something he had never seen before. It was a shiny red object and it was pointing at the wall. + +He walked closer and said "What is this?" + +His mother smiled at him and said "It's a pencil, Danny. It's something you use to make pictures on a piece of paper." + +Danny's eyes widened with excitement. He picked up the pencil and started pointing it at the wall. He quickly moved it in big circles and when he was done, there was a yellow sun on the wall! + +His mother smiled and said "That's beautiful. You did an excellent job, Danny!" + +Danny was so proud of himself. He had made something amazing and it was all using the yellow pencil. He wanted to make more and he was sure he would have lots of fun doing it. +Once there was a tiny, green frog. He hopped all around the pond, looking for something interesting. One day, he found a curious object near the shore of the pond. + +The frog hopped over to the object and said, "What is this?" + +The object said, "It's a freezer!" + +The frog was so excited. He said, "It looks really useful! Can I keep it?" + +The freezer replied, "Yes, of course! You can use it to store your yummy treats." + +The frog thanked the freezer and hopped away, carrying it with him. As he hopped, he complained about how heavy the freezer was, but he was determined to bring it home. + +When the frog reached his pond, he thanked the freezer again. Then he put it in the mud and explored all of the things he could keep inside. Every day, he was so happy to find something new to store in his freezer. + +The frog's friends were very jealous, but the frog just kept smiling and saying how useful his freezer was. He thanked his lucky stars for finding such a wonderful item! +John was a handyman. He enjoyed fixing and repairing things. One day, he was walking down the street when he saw a loud fall. He knew he had to repair it. He walked up to the fall and saw a little girl. + +John said, "What happened here?" + +The little girl said, "I fell." + +John said, "Don't worry, I can fix it. I'm very helpful at repairing things." + +John got to work and soon he had the fall repaired. The little girl thanked him and gave him a big hug. + +John said, "You're welcome. I'm glad I could help." + +John walked away feeling happy. He had repaired another thing and made someone smile. +Once upon a time, there was a brown train. The train had all sorts of exciting things inside it. Inside the train there was a little girl who wanted to lift things. She saw a chair, a toy, and a block and wanted to lift them all. + +The girl asked her mom, "Mommy, can I lift these things?" Her mother smiled and said, "Yes, sweetheart, you can lift them if you try." + +So, the little girl took a deep breath and reached down. She put her hands on the chair, the toy, and the block and she lifted each one. She lifted them higher and higher, up over her head and down again. She was very proud of herself for her strength! + +The little girl's mom clapped for her and said, "That was great! You did a wonderful job lifting those items." The little girl smiled with pride. + +The little girl loved to ride in the brown train and to lift things. She had so much fun! +Mama and baby were walking in the park one day. They wanted to create something special together. + +Mama said, "Let's make a cherry tree!" She grabbed a stick and some colorful paper. Baby was excited to help. + +Mama and Baby worked hard, and soon they had created a pretty cherry tree. Baby jumped and clapped. + +Mama said, "Let's pretend it's real!" + +They started throwing pretend cherries and laughing. Suddenly, they heard a snicker. + +A girl was standing nearby and she had a big smile on her face. Mama seemed embarrassed, but Baby just smiled back. + +The girl said, "That's the prettiest pretend cherry tree I have ever seen!" + +Mama smiled back and said, "Thank you! Baby and I made it together." + +They all smiled and had fun together for the rest of the day. Mama and Baby were very happy with their creation. +Mia and Mommy were at the beach. They had come to prepare for a surf. + +Mia looked at the waves. "They're so big!" she said. The water looked cold. + +Mommy smiled. "We need to put on our wetsuits to stay warm," she said. + +Mia ran to a shady spot and pulled out their wetsuits. She and Mommy worked together to put on the wetsuits. + +When they were ready, Mommy said, "Let's prepare our boards and go surf!" + +Mia smiled and hopped on her surfboard. They both paddled out and caught lots of big, cold waves. + +Mia had so much fun. As they were packing up, she said to Mommy, "Let's do this again soon!" +Once upon a time, there was a cute bear who lived in a forest. The bear had a problem—his house had no curtains. The sun was so bright that it woke him up in the morning! + +The bear was sad, so he decided to do something about it. He went to go get some new curtains, but he wasn't sure what kind to get. + +Then, his friend the rabbit said, "Let's get pink curtains. They'll be so cute!" + +The bear thought this was a great idea, so they went out to find some pink curtains. They dropped a lot of money on the new curtains but when they got home, the bear was so happy to have a nice, cool, dark room that he didn't mind at all. + +The bear thanked his friend the rabbit for their help. They both smiled and the bear dropped the curtains into place. + +That night, the bear had the best sleep of his life! Even though the curtains were pink and quite cute, the best part was the darkness! +John and Mary were happily married. Every morning, John and Mary shared breakfast together with a clear view of the lake outside their home. Mary always encouraged John to look forward to the new day. + +One morning, John was feeling discouraged. Mary looked at John with understanding and gentle eyes. She said, "It's ok, honey. I encourage you to keep going. I know it seems hard right now, but you will make it." + +John was moved by Mary's kindness and hugged her. He looked up and said with a smile, "Thank you, my dear wife! You always make me feel better." + +Mary smiled back and said, "No matter what, I will always encourage you, my love." +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jane who lived in a small cottage in the countryside. One bright summer day, she decided to go for a walk. She skipped along the gravel path and smiled widely as she watched the sun make the wheat in the nearby fields shine like gold. + +Suddenly, Jane saw something green up ahead. She ran closer and saw that it was a puppy! The puppy's fur was very filthy - it was clear he had been outside for a while. Jane smiled and said hello. + +"Hi doggy!" She said. "Where have you been? Are you okay?" + +The puppy whimpered and licked his lips. Jane knew he must be very hungry. She reached into her pocket and pulled out a piece of bread she had saved from breakfast. She shared it with the pup and then patted him gently. + +"Let's spend the day together, okay?" she said. + +The puppy barked in agreement and the two of them ran off, leaving the green fields behind them. They spent the day playing, running and chasing rabbits until it was time for the sun to set. Jane waved goodbye to her new friend and promised that she would be back soon. +Once upon a time, there was a pony. He was very happy in his home, but one day he became upset. He wanted to go on an adventure, and he wanted to go now! + +He said to his family and friends, “I’m going on an adventure! Goodbye, everyone!†+ +His family and friends said, “No! You must stay here. Don’t be upset! You’re too young to go on such a big adventure.†+ +But the pony said, “It’s okay. I’ll be careful. I promise.†+ +His family and friends were still worried about the pony but they knew he was determined so they let him go. + +The pony was so excited. He galloped off into the forest, not knowing what he might find but sure he would have lots of fun. + +The pony galloped for hours and hours until he reached a big clearing in the middle of the forest. There he found lots of other ponies, just like him. He had become part of a herd! He was so happy and he never wanted to leave. + +So the pony stayed with the herd and they all spent their days frolicking and having adventures together. The pony was never unhappy ever again! +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to study. Every day she would wake up early, grab her books and head to her room to study hard. + +Every day she would learn something new, and it made her very happy. + +One day, while she was studying, her mommy came to her and said, "Sweetheart, you have been studying so hard. Why don't we take a break today and do something fun?" + +The little girl thought about it for a moment and then said, "Mommy, I want to keep studying. I want to learn something new every day!" + +Her mother was very proud and smiled at the little girl. She said, "Alright! You can study every day, but remember to have some fun too!" + +So the little girl kept up with her regular study routine, learning something new every day. And she made sure to have some fun too! +Once upon a time, there was a mouse named Max who had a great big nose. He lived in a little house by himself, and he loved it there. + +One day, Max was feeling a bit bored, so he decided to go for a walk. As he was walking, he saw an old cat. The cat was very selfish and didn't want to share his food. Max reached out to shake the cat's paw, but the cat shook his head no. + +"Why don't you want to shake my paw?" Max asked. + +The cat replied, "I don't like to share my food. I like being selfish with it. Shaking tails is only for friends, and we are not friends." + +Max felt sad. He wished he could be friends with the cat, even though the cat was selfish. He said goodbye to the cat and walked away. + +As he drifted off to sleep, Max thought about how he had learned a very important lesson that day: Even though it's important to be kind, sometimes it's better to be kind to yourself. +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight. He had a big, shiny sword and a strong, brave horse. But one day, the knight was in trouble. He needed to be rescued. + +The knight came upon a castle. So he decided to go in and ask for help. But when he got inside, he found himself tied up with a long wire. The castle was full of a big, bad dragon. + +The knight shouted out, “Help! Is anyone there?†+ +Just then, a beautiful princess appeared. She was so attractive! She said, “I can rescue you. I have a special cable that I can use to free the wire from your arms.†+ +The knight was so happy. “Thank you!†he said. + +The princess used her cable and was able to free the knight. He jumped up and thanked her again. Together, they managed to fight the dragon and the knight was saved. + +The knight and the princess then became the best of friends and lived happily ever after. +Once there was a wise old man who lived in a house in the country. Every spring, he went to the market to buy fresh fruits and vegetables. One day, he took his 3 year old grandson with him. + +The old man was looking for a special melon and was excited when he finally found one. He asked his grandson, “Do you want me to buy it for you?†+ +The little boy smiled and said, “Yes please Grandpa!†+ +The old man smiled and bought the melon. When they got back home, the old man said “Let’s sit in the garden and have some of this delicious melon.†+ +The little boy couldn’t wait, and the two of them enjoyed a delicious snack in the warm spring sunshine. +Once upon a time there was a small girl named Sarah. She loved to play around the lake near her house. + +One day, Sarah was playing in the lake when she noticed something small and shiny at the bottom. She swam down to take a look and saw that it was a piece of silver. She was so excited and grabbed it. + +“What is it?†asked Sarah. + +“It looks like a piece of silver†said her mom. “Let’s take it home and wash it!†+ +So they took the silver home and washed it in the sink. Sarah watched the water running over the silver and was very happy. + +Mom smiled at Sarah, “See, now it’s all clean and sparkly: just like new!†+Once upon a time there was a purple lizard and it wanted a kiss. It went up to a little girl who was playing in the garden and said "Please give me a kiss". + +The little girl asked "What is your name?". + +The purple lizard said "My name is Steve". + +The little girl smiled and said "Ok, Steve. I will give you a kiss". She leaned forward, closed her eyes and planted a sweet kiss on his head. + +The purple lizard said "Thank you, that was nice. Can I have another one?". + +The little girl laughed, opened her eyes and said "Of course you can. Here you go!". She leaned forward and kissed him once again. + +The purple lizard was so happy. He hopped around and said "I really like it when you kiss me. Thank you!" +Once upon a time there was a dependable panda. He lived in the woods and he loved to eat. Every day he would wander around looking for food. + +One day he saw a bunch of delicious bamboo shoots. He was so happy that he clapped his hands. He said, "I am so excited to eat the bamboo! Yum!" + +But then he heard a voice. He turned and saw a little girl in the woods. He asked, "What are you doing here?" + +The girl replied, "I am so hungry. Can I eat some bamboo too?" + +The panda smiled and said, "Of course! We can share. Come and eat with me." + +So they shared the bamboo. The panda and the girl became good friends. She was always so grateful for the dependable panda's help. The panda always knew where to find food in the forest. He was always there for his friend. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a clumsy little girl called Jane. She was a very determined three-year old, always chasing her dreams and never giving up. + +One day Jane set a goal for herself: to open the lock on the kitchen door. She was excited to try it and decided that she was brave enough to do it. + +She tried and tried for what seemed like forever, tugging away at the lock. Jane was getting frustrated until her mom came to the rescue. + +"Let me show you how to open the lock, Jane", said her mom. + +Jane watched curiously as her mom turned the key until the familiar *click!* of the lock opening sounded. + +Jane was so proud that she had managed to unlock the door and excitedly shared her success with her mom. + +From then on, Jane loved her newfound skill and could always be trusted to lock the door with ease. She had achieved her goal and was on her way to achieving even more! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Chloe. She was very excited and one day she decided to go exploring. She looked around and saw a bucket far away in a lake. She wanted to rescue the bucket, so she asked her friend for help. + +"Can you help me rescue the bucket?" she asked her friend. + +"Yes, of course," her friend smiled. + +The two of them splashed through the lake and Chloe grabbed the handle of the bucket. Then, together they pulled it out of the water and back to the shore. + +When they got back to the shore, Chloe was very excited. She had rescued the bucket! She was so happy that she hugged her friend. They laughed and smiled and went home together. + +The end. +Mia was sitting in the park, gazing around. She saw lots of birds and butterflies in the sky, some tall trees and some colourful flowers. Then she saw a bright red suitcase. She was very curious so she walked over to take a closer look. + +“Where did this luggage come from?†she asked herself. + +Suddenly a voice answered her. "That's my brilliant suitcase! I'm going on a trip." + +Mia looked over and saw a big, friendly smile. It was a man in a funny hat. + +"Are you going somewhere far away?" Mia asked with wide eyes. + +"Yes, I'm going on a special adventure," the man said, lifting his suitcase. "But I'll be back soon!" he said. + +Mia smiled and waved goodbye as the man left. She couldn't stop wondering where he was going, and what his special adventure was. +Once upon a time there was a small triangle. He was very attractive and he loved to go for a swim. He was so attracted to the water that he would soak up all of it at the beach. + +One day, the triangle saw a giant lake. "Wow!" he exclaimed, "I want to soak up all of this water!" He was so excited he was jumping up and down. + +"Stop!" said an old man. "You cannot soak up all this water. If you do, other animals and plants won't be able to use it." + +The triangle was sad but understood. "Okay, then I will just soak up some of the water and leave some for everyone else," he said. And so he did. + +The triangle and the old man were very happy. Now everyone could enjoy the water and the triangle kept his attractive shape. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Ellie. One day, Ellie watched a sunrise. The sky was beautiful, turning orange and pink, and the sun shone brightly. She couldn't believe how amazing it was. + +As the sun went up in the sky, Ellie felt nervous. She had never seen a sunrise before, and she wasn't sure what to do. Then, her mommy came outside and said, "Isn't the sunrise beautiful? Can you accept it?" + +Ellie thought about it, and she smiled. She said yes, and she accepted the sunrise. The sun was so warm and happy, and Ellie was so excited. She couldn't wait to see another sunrise! +It was a sunny day when Tom decided to go out and play with his friends. He saw Max, Harry, and Joe talking in huddles, so he ran over to join them. + +Max held up a shiny pistol and said, "Look what I found in the park!" + +Joe asked, "Where did you get that?" + +"I'm not sure. It was just lying there. I thought it was cool," Max replied. + +Tom was unsure of what to think about it. He didn't know what a pistol was, so he asked, "What is it?" + +The boys began to discuss it among themselves. Max said, "It's a thing that you shoot. I think it might be dangerous though." + +Harry nodded and said, "We should put it back where you found it. We don't want to get in trouble." + +The boys decided to take it back to the unknown place it came from. Tom felt better knowing that they would not use the pistol. + +The boys continued to play and had a lot of fun. Later, they all said goodbye, vowing to never discuss the pistol again. +Timmy had a big day. He played with his friends and ran around, but eventually he was tired and all he wanted to do was take a nap. + +He walked into his room and saw his big bed. It looked so soft and inviting and he couldn't wait to jump in. But then something else caught his eye. What was that? It was a cat! + +The cat was sitting on Timmy's bed, and it seemed to be laughing at him. It was teasing him! + +Timmy was feeling helpless and didn't know what to do. Then he remembered his friend's advice about cats. He took a deep breath and said calmly: "Hey kitty, please get off my bed." + +The cat slowly stood up and meowed. Then it slowly hopped off the bed and disappeared behind the door. Even though Timmy was still feeling a little helpless, at least he was relaxed enough to climb into his bed and take a much needed nap. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sam. She had a bright smile, twinkly eyes and was very excited. + +One day, Sam's Mommy gave her a piece of string. She said, "You can do anything with this string, Sam. You can make interesting shapes." + +Sam took the string and thought about what to do with it. Then, an idea came to her. She decided to try to make a big loop. She tried once and it didn't work. She tried again, but it still didn't work. + +Sam got a little frustrated, but her Mommy said to her, "Try again! Believe in yourself and you can succeed." + +Sam was excited and tried one more time. Finally, it worked! She made the biggest loop ever and was so proud of herself. + +Her Mommy said, "I'm really proud of you, Sam. You worked so hard and succeeded!" + +Sam smiled and knew she had done a good job. +Mommy and Ramu were in the kitchen. Ramu was three and he loved to help Mommy. + +Ramu said, "Mommy, can I help?" + +Mommy said, "Yes! Let's organize vegetables for dinner." + +Ramu was so excited. He got the big basket and helped Mommy find carrots, potatoes, and tomatoes. Ramu was careful but he felt a bit tired. + +Mommy said, "Great job, Ramu. We have enough for a yummy dinner." + +Ramu smiled and said, "Let's make stew!" + +Mommy said, "Yes, let's!" + +Ramu and Mommy hugged. Ramu felt so happy to have organized the vegetables. +Once upon a time, there were two friends – Ben and Jack. + +One day, they saw a leopard in the woods. Ben felt excited, but Jack was very nervous. He asked Ben, "Do we go closer?" + +Ben replied bravely, "Yes, let's go!" + +Jack was still worried, so he requested to stay back. Then he pointed to the leopard, "Look! It's so big and fierce!" Ben nodded and said, "Yes, but we must be careful." + +Jack took a few deep breaths and requested that they take little steps. They slowly crept closer and closer with their eyes wide open. + +The leopard saw them and looked away. Jack sighed in relief and Ben smiled. They both were so happy that their request had been heard. +Once there was a little girl called Lily who wanted a toy. Every day she would go to the shops with her mum and look at the toys, but they were all too expensive. + +One day, Lily and her mum were walking near home when Lily saw a toy shop. In the window were lots of toys, and they all looked really cheap. + +Lily's mum smiled and said, "Let's go in and see what they have." + +Inside, there were lots of different toys. There were soft toys, cars, and dolls. Lily was getting very excited, but she remembered that she only had a few coins. + +Then, Lily saw a little wooden piece with a painted heart on it. It was so pretty, and it was only a few coins. Lily's mum smiled and said, "You have enough money for that, so why don't you buy it?" + +Lily was so happy and bought the piece. She kept it safe and always remembered the day she found a special piece that was so cheap. +Once upon a time, there was a healthy dragon. He loved playing in his garden, with its big trees, green grass, and colorful flowers. + +One day, however, the dragon went out to play and lost his way. He wandered around and couldn't find the way back home! He started to feel scared and lonely. + +Just then, a little squirrel came out from under a tree. The dragon said to him, “I've lost my way. Can you help me find it?†The squirrel replied, “Yes, of course. Follow me and I'll lead you back home.†+ +So the healthy dragon followed the squirrel and soon enough, he found his way back home. He thanked the squirrel and said goodbye. + +The dragon was very happy. He was back home safe and sound, and he had learned a valuable lesson: never lose your way! +Once upon a time there was a little boy who was very troubled. He wanted to go on an adventure, but he had no passport. He was sad because he thought his dream was impossible. + +One day, while he was walking along a river, he saw a friendly frog. He asked the frog if he could help him get a passport. + +"I can help, but it won't be easy," the frog said. + +The boy was so excited! He agreed to help the frog on his journey. + +The frog hopped to the boy's house and showed him where he could get a passport. The boy was so happy. He got to go on the adventure of a lifetime! + +The frog had helped the little boy make his dream come true. +Teacher looked at the students in the classroom. It was time to share. + +Teacher said, "Today, everyone will share something." + +Abby raised her hand. "I want to share something," she said. + +Teacher smiled. "Go ahead, Abby," she said. + +Abby smiled, too. "I want to share my flame," she said excitedly. + +The whole class was amazed. "A flame?! But that's dangerous!" they said. + +Teacher nodded. "That is why it is important to share carefully," she said. + +Abby nodded, too. She put the flame in the middle of the classroom and everyone shared it carefully. + +When the flame was gone, everyone smiled. They had shared a special thing and it had been so much fun. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Tom. Tom loved to explore everywhere! One day Tom was exploring in the woods and he fell down a deep dark chamber. He was so scared but he started to explore around. + +Tom soon found that inside the chamber it was really, really dark and he was feeling dizzy. He started to call out for help but no one answered. He had no idea how he was going to get out. + +All of the sudden, there was a knock at the door and someone asked, "who's there?". Tom quickly answered "It's me, Tom!" + +The door opened and it was Tom's mom. She was so relieved to find him and said, "Tom, what are you doing down here all alone?" + +Tom replied, "I just fell in here, mommy. I was feeling a bit dizzy and I couldn't find my way out". + +Tom's mom hugged him tight and said, "Don't worry, I'm here now. Let's go home". + +So, Tom and his mommy happily left the chamber and started their journey back home. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a lady who loved to sing. She had a beautiful voice and sang sweet operas. + +One day, she decided to take a walk in the countryside. As she strolled along, she heard a strange and beautiful sound. She followed the sound until she came to a smooth green hill. + +At the top of the hill was a tiny creature playing a tiny flute. The lady was amazed. She watched and listened as the creature's fingers moved swiftly, making the sweet and smooth sound. + +The lady said, "Your playing is so sharp. Where did you learn to play like that?" + +The creature smiled. "I learnt from the birds in the sky. They are my teachers." + +The lady thanked the creature for teaching her about music and opera. Then she sang out loud with the creature, filling the hills with a wonderful song. +Once there was a little boy called Sam. He liked to play ball. One day, he went outside and saw a baseball. He was so happy and quickly ran to pick it up. + +As he was playing catch with his baseball, a wealthy man saw him and got very angry. He shouted at Sam and said, "That is my baseball!" Sam was so scared and he said, "I'm sorry". But the man was still angry and he slapped Sam on the arm. + +Sam started to cry and ran away. He ran to his mom and told her what happened. His mom was very mad and she called the man to her house. When he saw the wealthy man, she said, "Don't ever do that my son again!" + +The man was embarrassed and apologized. Sam was glad and hugged his mom tight. From then on, Sam always played with his own baseball. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She was very excited because she was going to the beach with her mum and dad. + +When Lucy arrived, the sand was so soft and warm. The sea was so sparkly and blue. Lucy loved it! + +"Let's play," said Mum. + +Mum and Dad, Lucy and her brother built a big sandcastle. It was bright and sparkly and full of windows. + +Suddenly, a wave came up and knocked down the sandcastle. + +"Oh no!" cried Lucy. + +But Dad said, "Don't worry. We can build another one". + +So, they all filled a big sack with sand and made a new sandcastle. They made a bright flag for the top of the castle and Mum put it up. + +"The flag is flying!" said Dad. + +Everyone cheered and the flag rose up in the wind. + +Lucy was so proud. She looked at the sandcastle and smiled. She was so happy. + +The end! +Sally was an eager three-year-old who was always looking for something new to do. One day she was exploring the house when she came across the attic. She was curious so she decided to climb in. + +Once she was inside, Sally noticed a strange sound. "What is that?" She asked aloud. + +"It's me!" a little voice said. "I'm the attic fairy!" The fairy explained that he had been stuck in the attic for many years and needed Sally's help. + +Sally was excited. She said she could help and asked what she had to do. + +The fairy explained that he just needed her to repeat three magical words. She happily agreed and repeated the words "abracadabra" three times. + +Suddenly, with a puff of smoke, the attic fairy was gone. Sally smiled and went back downstairs. She kept repeating the magic words every time she needed a little help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emma. She liked to go on adventures, and one day she decided to explore a nearby palace. As soon as she entered the majestic building, Emma was overwhelmed by its beauty; the walls were tall and glittered with gold, the chandeliers sparkled like diamonds, and there were beautiful paintings on the ceiling. + +She gasped in wonder, and then suddenly remembered why she had come. Emma wanted to find a secret room! She ran through the palace, searching everywhere, but she couldn't find the hidden room. + +As Emma became more and more frustrated, she stopped in front of a big door. She cautiously opened it, and inside she saw a little mouse sitting on a chair! + +The mouse stared at her, and she stared right back. "Are you lost?" asked the mouse. Emma nodded, embarrassed that she had been unable to find the secret room on her own. "Don't worry, I know where it is!" said the mouse with a twinkle in its eye. + +The mouse took Emma to the secret room. She couldn't believe it when she stepped inside--it was filled with glittering, dancing light! Emma clapped her hands together with delight and the mouse smiled. "I'm glad you found what you were looking for!" it said. + +Emma thanked the mouse and then ran back to the palace, filled with joy and excited to tell +One day, a little boy named Jack was walking in a park. He saw a sign that said "TODAY ONLY: SPICY HOTDOGS!". Jack was so excited! He ran to the stand, but then he stopped. He had forgotten his money! + +"What can I do? How will I get a spicy hotdog?" said Jack sadly. + +Just then, Jack's mom came up behind him. She was wearing a bathrobe and had her purse in her hand. + +"Mom, can I have a spicy hotdog?" asked Jack. + +His mom smiled and said, "Yes, of course. Here is some money, go and get yourself a hotdog!" + +Jack took the money and ran off to the stand. He paid for his hotdog and took a big bite. It was so spicy and delicious! + +Jack smiled and said, "Thank you, Mom!" +Susie was a very playful little girl. She loved to try new things and explore the world around her. Her mom was always explaining things to her, and she was always very curious. + +One day, Susie was playing with her toys in her room when her mom came in and showed her something new. It was a roll of tape! She explained to Susie how to use the tape. She showed her how to stick the end of the tape to the wall and then pull it down until it was sticky. + +Susie was so excited and asked her mom if she could use the tape to make something. Her mom said yes, so Susie set to work. After a few minutes she had finished making a big circle of tape. She proudly showed it to her mom who said it was wonderful. + +Susie was so happy that she asked her mom if she could make more things. Her mom said yes and suggested a few ideas to her. Soon Susie was happily playing and making creative things with the tape. + +When it was time to go to bed, Susie asked her mom if she could keep the tape. Her mom said yes, so she put it away safely in her room. + +The next day, Susie continued to use the tape to make even more playful things. She had so much fun making and playing with her new tape. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Ellie. Ellie had lots of fun playing with her dog, Max. Every day, she would whistle to Max as he ran around in the garden. He was a very hairy dog, with long and fluffy fur. + +One day, when Ellie and Max were playing in the garden, mommy came out with a glass of cool milk for Ellie. As Ellie was sipping her milk, Max began to bark loudly. Mommy asked, "What is it, Max?" + +Ellie stopped drinking her milk and replied, "Max must be hungry. Can I give him some of my milk?" Mommy smiled as she said, "Of course you can!" + +Ellie put the glass of milk down on the grass, and Max quickly licked it all up. Then, Max and Ellie started to play again in the garden, while Mommy went back into the house. They were so happy together, that they both started to whistle and wag their tails while they played. +Molly was very excited. She was going to search for cocoa. She knew that cocoa was something special and delicious. Molly put on her coat, hat and boots before she headed outside. + +On the way she said hello to all the animals. In the forest, she saw birds, squirrels and rabbits. Molly looked under every tree, bush and log - but she still couldn't find any cocoa. + +Then, Molly heard someone call her name. It was a little mouse who lived in the forest. + +"Molly, why are you looking for cocoa?" the mouse asked. + +Molly told the mouse that she was searching for cocoa because she wanted to try something special and delicious. + +The mouse smiled and quickly ran away. A few minutes later, he came back and handed Molly a few pieces of cocoa. Molly clapped with joy and thanked the mouse. + +Molly went home with a smile on her face and happily ate the cocoa. It was indeed very special and delicious! +Timmy woke up early in the morning. He wanted to see something special. He ran to his mom's bedroom and said, "Mommy, can I have a bracelet?" + +His mom smiled. She looked very happy. + +"Yes," she said, "I have a beautiful bracelet that I want to give you." She opened her jewelry box and there it was. It was a very shiny bracelet. + +Timmy was so excited. He smiled widely and then hugged his mom. + +"Thank you, mommy!" he said happily. + +His mom laughed and said, "You're welcome. Now, go and have a great day!" + +Timmy ran off to show his new bracelet to his friends. All of them said it was super cool. + +Timmy was so proud and happy. He was sure this was the best day ever! +Once upon a time there was a mouse named Carol. She was always so happy and enjoyed playing with her friends in the garden. + +One day, Carol decided to give her friends a very fancy gift. She stole some carrots from the garden and decided to make them into a delicious treat! + +With the help of her friends, Carol baked the yummy treats. When they were ready, the mouse gathered her friends around her, and they all quickly shared the treat. + +"This is so delicious!" said one of her friends, "Thank you for the gift, Carol!" + +The mouse smiled, feeling very pleased. She had become the best friend ever. + +"It's my pleasure," she said, "I'm so happy to give you all a fancy gift." +The sun was shining, and Junior was excited. His aunt had come over to invite him to a party. + +"Would you like to come to my party, Junior?" she asked. + +Junior's eyes lit up. "Yes!" he said eagerly. + +His aunt smiled. She took out some colorful tape and said, "We can use this tape to make decorations for the party." + +Junior nodded, and together they began to make decorations with the tape. It was a lot of fun. When they finished, Junior was feeling a bit anxious. + +"Do you think everyone will like the decorations?" he asked his aunt. + +She smiled and ruffled his hair. "Of course they will!" she said gently. Junior smiled back and felt a bit more relaxed. + +The party was a great success! Everyone liked the decorations Junior and his aunt made, and Junior never felt so happy. +Once upon a time there was a wealthy girl. She had a pretty dress and loved to read. Every day she went to the library to read her favorite stories. + +One day, she walked into the library and saw a boy who was also reading a book. She said, “Hi! What are you reading?†+ +The boy looked up and replied, “I’m reading a story about a lion.†+ +The girl smiled and said, “I love reading too. What’s your favorite kind of story?†+ +The boy said, “I like stories about animals.†+ +The girl said, “That’s nice. Maybe we can read together some time.†+ +The boy smiled. “That sounds great!†+ +The girl and the boy became friends and read lots of stories together. The girl loved wearing her pretty dress and reading in the library, and the boy loved learning all about the animals in the stories. They became very happy. The end. +Once upon a time there was a cute, little dog. His name was Spot. Spot loved to play and explore with his best friend, a tiny mouse named Max. They went to the park together every day. + +One day, when Spot and Max arrived at the park, they saw a giant stair. It was so big they couldn't see the top! Max was excited and started climbing it. + +Spot, however, was being lazy. He didn't want to go up, so he stayed at the bottom. Feeling left out, he barked up to Max, "Why don't you come back down? We can play here." + +Max stopped and looked down. Recognizing Spot at the bottom, he laughed and replied, "I'm already at the top! Hurry up and join me!" + +Spot eagerly started up the stairs. Eventually, he made it and was so happy to be back with his friend. They shared a special hug, and ever since then, Spot has loved climbing the stair whenever they come to the park. +Once upon a time there was an elephant named Tom. Tom was dependable and always did what he was asked. Tom's best friend was a clever little girl named Lilly. Lilly would often take Tom for rides around the lawn and print with him too. + +One day, Lilly asked Tom if he would help her print her school homework. Tom felt a little overwhelmed, but he said yes. Lilly set him up with the printer and showed him how to press the buttons and make it work. + +Tom was a bit nervous, but Lilly had full confidence in him. She smiled and said, "I know you can do it, Tom. You're very dependable!" + +Tom was so pleased to hear his friend's kind words. He looked over the paper and figured out how to make the printer print. He pushed the buttons and saw the paper start to move. Lilly laughed and clapped and together they watched the paper print. + +Tom was so proud and Lilly was so pleased. Tom was happy that he was able to show Lilly how dependable he really was. Together, they enjoyed the happy print! +Once upon a time, there was a happy little duck. He lived in a beautiful swamp on the edge of a forest. Ever day, he would go for a swim and look for new things to explore. + +One day, the little duck wanted to go deeper into the swamp. So, he waddled and he wiggled and he followed the path of the winding stream. + +Eventually, he arrived in a very strange and mysterious place. There were tall trees and bubbling mists and wild animals racing in the shadows. + +The little duck didn't know what to do. Suddenly, from behind a bush came a loud voice. + +"Why are you here, little duck? You should go home now," said the voice. + +"I'm looking for something special," the duck replied. + +"Do you want to find something beautiful in the swamp?" the voice asked. + +"Yes, I do," said the duck. + +"Then follow the path of the stream, and you'll be surprised at what you find," said the voice. + +So, the little duck followed the path of the stream and eventually, he came across something beautiful. He had found a big pond with the clearest water he had ever seen! + +The little duck was so happy! That day, he found the most beautiful thing in the swamp. + +The End +Once upon a time, there was a girl who had a very special place. It was a place where she could bake anything she wanted. + +Every day, the girl would go to this place and bake something new and exciting. Today, she decided to bake a powerful cake. + +When the girl arrived in her special place, she got out all of her ingredients. She mixed, stirred and stirred and mixed. Soon, the powerful cake was in the oven and the girl was very excited. + +The girl asked her Mom, “When the cake is done, will it be ready to eat?†+ +“Yes,†her Mom said. “But you must be patient and wait until it is finished baking.†+ +Finally, the cake was done baking and smelled delicious! Everyone was so happy and they all tasted the powerful cake. It was the best cake the girl had ever made. Now the girl knew that her special place was the best place to bake. +Once upon a time there was a cool frog who liked to explore and try new things. One day the frog hopped over to a pond filled with all kinds of colors. He noticed a tiny bug swimming around and couldn't help but feel curious. + +The frog asked the bug, "Hey! What are you doing?" + +The bug replied, "I'm searching for a special color!" + +The frog asked, "What color?" + +The bug replied, "I'm looking for a really cool color!" + +The frog replied, "Maybe I can help!" + +The bug was very excited and asked the frog to swim around the pond and look for the color. As the frog swam around he noticed something disturbing the pond. + +It was a big fish! It had been swimming around inside the water and was stirring it all up. The frog quickly shouted to the bug, "Hey! Watch out!" + +The bug swiftly swam away and the frog scolded the big fish, "Why you disturb the pond?" + +The fish replied, "Sorry! I was just looking for food." + +The frog laughed and said, "Okay! Don't do that again." + +The frog and the bug then search for the cool color together and found it in no time! They celebrated by jumping into the pond and splashing around with joy. +Once upon a time there was a bird with bright green wings. Her wings were so bright, they sparkled in the sunlight. Bird loved to fly above the trees and explore the world. + +One day Bird decided to decorate her wings with a splash of paint. She found a jar of mild blue paint and began to paint. + +"That looks so pretty," said Bird. + +Just then, a rabbit hopped by and saw Bird's new wings. + +"Wow!" said rabbit. "Your wings look so shiny. Can I paint my ears too?" + +Bird said, "Yes, you can! Just use the mild blue paint and have fun!" + +So, Rabbit found a brush and started painting. He painted one ear blue and the other ear a mix of yellow and pink. + +Rabbit was so proud of his new painted ears. He hopped around, saying, "Look at me! I look so cool!" + +Bird and Rabbit both had lots of fun that day. They painted and laughed and enjoyed the mild summer breeze. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends. Their names were Ted and Jake. Every day, they would have fun together. + +One day, they were in Ted's house and they wanted to find something to do. Ted said to Jake, “Let’s look in my closet and see what fun stuff we can find!" + +So they went to the closet and opened it. Inside, they saw a friendly stuffed rabbit. Jake said, “Oh wow! I love it!" + +Ted nodded and said, “My mom gave it to me. She said that I should always mention her when I play with it." + +Jake said, “Let’s do it. Let’s tell the rabbit all about your mom!†+ +After that, Ted and Jake played pretend with the friendly stuffed rabbit for the rest of the day. They talked about all of the wonderful things that Ted’s mom had done for him. It was great fun! +The two best friends were happy and they promised to come back and play again soon. +George wanted to go fishing with his Dad. He was so excited and asked what he should bring. His Dad said, "Just bring one thing: your fishing rod and some bait." + +So, George packed his rod and grabbed some worms. He and his Dad drove to the lake and jumped out of the car when they arrived. + +George asked, "What should I do now, Dad? How do I catch a fish?" His Dad replied, "First, you have to make sure you know how to sign." George signed, "What does signing have to do with catching a fish?" + +His Dad smiled. "Well, signing helps you be quiet and alert near the water. That way, you can sneak up on them and hook them!" George was excited and he signed, "Let's go!" + +They set off and George was determined. He was so focused and after a few moments, he saw something. It was a big tuna! He signed to his Dad and his Dad nodded back. + +He carefully sat down and tried to hook the fish. He snapped his rod back, but the tuna got away! George was frustrated, but he was still determined. He signed, "Let's try again!" Dad nodded back and they fished all day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Dave. He was very sad and miserable. + +Dave didn't know why he was feeling so blue. One day, he went for a walk in the park. There, he met a girl named Sophia. Sophia smiled at Dave and asked him why he was so sad. + +Dave told Sophia, "I have no one to share with." + +Sophia smiled and said, "I have a strawberry. Want to share it with me?" + +Dave smiled and spent time with Sophia. As they shared the strawberry, Dave felt happy. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Peter. Peter was a healthy boy who liked to play outside. One day he was playing in the park when he found a secret drawer. + +Peter looked at the drawer and wondered what was inside. He grabbed the handle and tried to pull it out. He tried and tried, but the drawer just wouldn't rise. + +Peter called to his mom nearby. "Mom, can you help me please," he asked? + +His mom came over and she saw the drawer. She smiled and said, "Let me try, Peter." + +She pulled with all her strength and the drawer rose. Peter cheered and opened the drawer. Inside he found a toy car that he had never seen before! + +Peter was so excited to have found the drawer and the toy car inside of it. He thanked his mom for helping him and the two went home. + +Peter put the toy car on the shelf and enjoyed his new toy for many years. +One day, a girl named Riley went to the park. She saw a bench and decided to sit on it. It was a nice, sunny day and Riley wanted to have some fun. + +She called out to her friend, "Sam, come over here! Look, there's a bench!" + +Sam ran over to the bench. He smiled and said, "Let's print a picture together." + +Riley was very excited. She had never printed anything before. "Okay, what should we print?" she asked. + +Sam smiled and said, "Let's print a lazy cat. Look," and he pointed to a lazy cat sitting on a nearby tree. + +They both laughed and started to draw the cat. When they finished, they printed it out on a piece of paper. + +Riley smiled proudly at her creation. She was glad she got to spend such a nice day with her friend, printing things. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. She loved to go on adventures and explore new places. One day, she flew on a plane with her mom and saw a pilot up in the front. Jane was so excited! + +She waved at him and said "Hi pilot!" + +The pilot smiled and waved back. He said, "Hello there!" + +As the plane flew, Jane could feel the cold air blowing through the window. She started to shiver, so the pilot gave her a big blanket to keep her warm. + +Jane was so happy! She shook the blanket and snuggled up close. She spent the rest of the flight feeling cozy and warm. + +The end. +One day, a boy and his dad were in the park together. The dad picked up a big frame and said to the boy, "Let's load this tall frame on the back of the car and take it home." The boy was very excited and ran over to help. + +Together, they loaded the frame onto the car. The frame was too tall and it took them a few tries to get it in the right spot. + +Once it was loaded, the boy asked his dad, "Can I ride in the car with the frame?" His dad smiled and said, "Yes! Hop in and we can go home." + +The boy and his dad drove home with the tall frame. It made the car look so different, but the boy was very proud that he helped load it. When they were safely home, they unloaded the frame together and the boy ran inside to tell his mum all about it. +Once upon a time, there lived a boy named Sam. He had a special rod. It shined very brightly in the sun. One day, Sam was walking in the park. He saw something very interesting in the distance. He was so curious, he wanted to see what it was! + +He walked closer and saw that it was a new pond. He waded in and felt the water. It was so cool and refreshing. He saw some shiny fish swimming around, too. He waved his rod, and the fish came closer. + +Sam was so happy he decided to talk to them. "Hello, fish!" he said with a smile. To his surprise, the fish swam closer and said, "Hello, Sam! It's so nice to meet you. Your rod is very shiny. I like it!" + +Sam was so excited to talk to the fish that he started to shine his rod even brighter. He laughed and smiled as he enjoyed the special moment. From then on, Sam always took his rod with him when he explored. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Grace. Grace loved melon! +One day, Grace went outside and she saw a green melon. She said,"That melon looks so yummy!" +Grace asked her mom, "Mommy, can I have the melon?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, of course you can have the melon. But first, you will have to roll it home." + +So, Grace rolled the melon home. When she got home, she was so happy! She asked her mom, "Mommy, can I eat the melon now?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, you can eat the melon now. Have a taste and see how it is!" + +Grace peeled the melon and took a bite. It was so sweet and juicy! She said, "Yummy! This green melon is the best melon ever!" +John and his mommy were in the living room. They looked around at the big furniture, the sofa and chairs. John loved the sofa because it was so big. + +“John, let’s race around the furniture," said mommy. + +John smiled and said, “Yay!†+ +John and his mommy raced around the big furniture. They ran and laughed, going around and around. John felt so happy, he wanted to race again. + +Mommy said, “Let’s race one more time!†+ +John called, “Okay!†+ +They raced around the furniture again, this time even faster. They made it all the way around and stopped to hug. + +John said, “That was fun! Can we do it again?†+ +Mommy smiled and replied, “Yes, let’s race around the furniture again!†+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Millie. She was only three years old. One day, Millie was playing in her room. Suddenly, she saw a big crack in her bed. + +Millie was very sorry. She went to find her mom to show her the bed. + +"Mommy! Look at my bed. It's broken!" Millie said. + +Mommy was also sorry. "Don't worry sweetheart, we can fix it!", she told Millie. + +Mommy grabbed some tools and got to work. First, she took out the broken pieces. Then, she put some new wood on the bed. And finally, she painted it. + +Soon, Millie's bed was as good as new. Millie was so happy! + +"Thank you Mommy for fixing my bed!" she said. + +"You're welcome sweetie!" Mommy said. "It's my job to make sure your bed is always safe and comfy!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He was three years old and lived with his mommy and daddy in a big house. Every day, Jack liked to explore outside. He followed different paths and discovered new things. + +One day, Jack decided to follow a path he had never seen before. Excitedly, he walked along the trail until he came to a little pond. The pond was very attractive, with lots of colorful fish swimming around. But then, Jack heard a strange noise. He looked around, but didn't know where it was coming from. + +Suddenly, a big surprise jumped out from the pond! It was a huge frog with big, cool eyes. The frog said "Hello, little boy!" Jack was so surprised. + +He asked the frog what he was doing here. The frog replied "I'm just exploring out here, just like you! Would you like to follow me?" + +Jack smiled and took the frogs hand. Together, they explored the pond, discovering many new and exciting things. + +At the end of the day, the frog thanked Jack for being so kind and they said their goodbyes. Jack headed back home, with a big smile on his face and lots of frogs new memories. +Once upon a time, there was a dragon who was very bossy. He wanted everyone to do his chores for him! He would not even wash himself! + +One day, a little girl named Annie came along. She saw how bossy the dragon was and decided to help. She grabbed a bucket of water and some soap and started to wash him. + +Annie said, "You need a good washing! Stand still now". + +The dragon realized how nice Annie was and soon, he stopped being so bossy. Annie started to brush and clean the dragon and made sure he was shining! + +At the end of the day both Annie and dragon were very happy. From then on, the dragon was no longer bossy, and instead, he helped Annie with her chores. They both lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Anna. Anna was three years old and didn't understand many things yet. One day Anna's mommy asked her if she wanted to go on a ride in the tube. Anna was excited, but didn't understand what a tube was. + +"What is a tube, Mommy?" asked Anna. + +"A tube is a big, long pipe," her mommy explained. "It might be a bit difficult for you, but I'm sure you can do it." + +Anna thought for a moment and said, "Okay, I understand. Let's go on the tube ride!" + +Anna's mommy took her to the tube station and they got inside the long pipe. It moved very quickly, and Anna loved it. The ride was long, but also very fun. Anna was so happy when they arrived at their destination. + +"See, Anna? You were able to understand the tube ride!" said her mommy. + +Anna smiled and said, "Yep! I knew I could do it!" +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Grace. Grace loved to draw and color but she couldn't find her pen anywhere. She looked this way and that but the pen was nowhere to be seen. + +Suddenly she saw it. It had fallen behind a big chair, way out of reach. She asked her mom for help. + +"Mommy, can you twist the chair so I can get my pen?" asked Grace. + +"Yes, I can," said Mom. She twisted the chair and Grace reached to grab her pen. + +"Thank you, Mommy," said Grace. + +Mom said, "You're welcome but don't lose it again! Pen are very important!" + +Grace nodded and said, "Yes, I know. I won't lose it again. I'll take care of it." + +Mom smiled and said, "That's my girl. Take care of your things, even when it's hard. That's what being strong and brave means." + +Grace smiled back and said, "I'll be brave," and she twisted her pen in her hands. She knew it was a harsh lesson, but she also knew Mom was right. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She was happy and had a good smile. She wanted to have a party and asked her mom. Her mom said yes and the girl was happy. + +The girl was excited for the party. She picked out a pale dress and asked her mom. Her mom said it was very pretty and the girl smiled. + +On the day of the party, the girl woke up early and ran outside to start setting up for the big day. She was very happy! + +At the party, the girl greeted her friends. She laughed and played games with them. They had lots of fun and even ate delicious cake. + +As the sun sank in the sky and the night grew dark, the girl said goodbye to her friends. Everyone said it was a great party and waved as they left. + +The girl watched them go and smiled. She was happy. It was the best party ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was happy and free. Every day, she went outside to play. + +One day, she heard a loud rumbling noise. She looked up to the sky and it was dark. The little girl was scared. She saw lightning and heard thunder. + +The little girl didn't know what to do. Then she heard a mysterious voice. + +"Welcome little one, don't be afraid," it said. + +The little girl was surprised. She asked, "Are you the thunder?" + +The thunder replied, "Yes, I am. I am here to welcome you." + +The little girl was amazed. She waved goodbye and smiled. The thunder made her day even brighter. + +From then on, when the little girl heard thunder, she welcomed it with a smile and no fear. +Once upon a time, there was a bear who lived in the woods. His name was Bob, and he was very adventurous. He loved to explore the woods, but sometimes he would get scared. + +One day, as Bob was walking through the woods, he heard a noise. He looked around, but nothing was to be seen. He was so scared that he couldn't move. + +Suddenly, his friend Rabbit came out of the bushes. Rabbit said, "Are you OK, Bob? What happened?" + +Bob said, "I got scared. I heard a noise, and I didn't know what it was." + +Rabbit was very understanding and said, "Let me give you a big hug!" Rabbit hugged Bob and he felt better. Rabbit said, "I will stay here and comfort you until you feel brave enough to explore the woods again." + +Bob thanked Rabbit for being so kind and helpful. He said, "Thank you for your friendship. I feel much braver now!" + +And so Bob and Rabbit went off together to explore the woods, looking for more adventures. +There was a little girl who liked to play. She had a friend who was a nice woman. The little girl and the woman talked and laughed together. + +One day, the little girl asked the woman for a hug. The woman smiled and frowned a little. + +"I'm sorry, but I cannot give you a hug today," she said. + +The little girl felt sad and frowned. + +"Why not?" the little girl asked. + +The woman smiled warmly. "I don't want you to catch my cold," she said. + +The little girl understood and nodded. They both smiled and talked about funny things until the little girl had to go home. +Mommy and Jack were walking in the woods. Jack loved to look at the leaves, but mommy was worried. "Be careful," she said. "The woods can be dangerous sometimes." + +Suddenly, they came to a cabin. "That cabin looks old," mommy said. "Let's move away from it." + +But Jack wanted to get closer. "No, can we go in?" he asked. + +Mommy shook her head. "No, honey. It looks dangerous." + +Jack was disappointed, but he knew he had to listen. So they moved away from the cabin and kept walking through the woods. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to dance. Every day she would go out into the garden, twirl around and leap with joy. + +One day, a magical man appeared in the garden and asked her if she wanted to dance with him. She was so excited and nodded her head. + +The man taught her many different steps. She learned quickly and fell in love with dancing. + +The man was so dependable and showed up every day to teach her new steps. + +One day the girl asked him, "Will you always be here to dance with me?" + +The man smiled and said, "Yes, I will always be here for you." + +The girl was so happy she started to twirl around and spin. The magical man laughed and twirled with her. + +The girl and the magical man danced every day in the garden and were dependable friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Amy. She had a blue toy box that was her most prized possession. + +One afternoon, Amy was playing with her box when she heard a loud noise outside. She looked out of her window and saw that it was raining very hard. The rain made a huge puddle and it kept getting bigger and bigger until it flooded the whole street! + +Amy was very scared and started to cry. Suddenly, she felt a hand on her shoulder. It was her mommy! + +Amy's mommy said, "Don't worry Amy. We just need to open the door and go outside." + +So Amy and her mommy opened the door and stepped outside. Amy was amazed; the street had turned into an icy river! + +Amy and her mommy were splashing around in the icy water, having lots of fun. Amy laughed and exclaimed, "Wow! This flood is soooo icy!" + +And Amy and her mommy continued to play and giggle in the icy flood! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Emma. She was 3 years old and she lived on a farm. One day she went to the barn with her mom. Inside the barn, Emma saw a big box. It was labeled "Seeds". She asked her mom "What's in there?". Her mom said "I need your help. It's time to plant some new seeds in the garden". + +So Emma and her mom opened the box and pulled out the seeds. Emma was excited. She wanted to see what would grow in the garden. Emma's mom gave her a small bag with a reliable label. Emma knew this bag was special. She asked her mom what was inside, and her mom said "Squeeze the bag and see". + +Emma was surprised to find lots of tiny seeds in the bag. She told her mom that she wanted to plant them. With a smile, her mom told her to go ahead. Emma carefully squeezed the tiny seeds into her hand and went to the garden. She planted the seeds in the ground and watered them. She waited for the new plants to grow! +Once there was a farmer, who wanted to make something big and delicious for dinner. So the farmer went to the garden and found some good radishes. The farmer dug them up and shook off the dirt. They were so big and bright. + +The farmer smiled and said, "These will make a great dinner". + +The farmer began to wash the radishes and cut them into slices. He put them in a wide pot and added some water and some spices. Then he put the pot on the stove and stirred it all together. + +The farmer said, "Stir, stir, stir. We don't want the radishes to get stuck!" + +When the radishes were done, the smell of the food filled the house. The farmer said, "Mmm, that smells good!" + +The farmer and his family enjoyed a delicious dinner. They ate their radishes with lots of bread, butter, and cheese. + +At the end of the night, the farmer said, "That was the best radish dinner I ever made!" Everyone agreed. What a wonderful dinner! +Once upon a time, two friends, Sammy and Tony, were playing in the park. Sammy had a new toy, a blue car. Tony wanted to have a turn playing with it, but Sammy was not sure if he should lend it to Tony. + +"Please Sammy, lend me your car?", Tony asked. + +Sammy thought for a moment before replying. "Ok, you can have a turn, but please be very careful with it." + +Tony thanked Sammy and started to play with the car. He had lots of fun, driving it all around the park. After a while, he drove it over to Sammy and said, "Let's have a race, see who can get to the tree first!" + +Both Sammy and Tony were ready to go, but Tony suddenly said, "Wait, what if I win ?". + +"That's fine!", Sammy replied, with a happy smile. "We both like to win, right?". + +So they raced, and Tony won! He was so excited that he ran to Sammy and said, "I won! I won!" Sammy was so happy that Tony had won, he gave Tony a high five and said, "Well done, Tony!". + +The two friends had lots of fun playing together. They played until it was time for Sammy to go home. Then Sammy said goodbye to Tony and lent him his new car for a bit longer. +Rudy was very excited. He was going to the park today! + +He put on his pink shoes and ran outside. + +“Look at my shoes!†he shouted, “they’re so light!†+ +He kicked the ground with his foot. “Now I can kick like a big boy!†+ +In the park, Rudy met a friend named Anna. “Look, Anna!†he said, “I can kick really high!†He jumped up and kicked the sky. + +Anna laughed. “That’s amazing!†she said. + +Rudy kicked the grass again and smiled. He was so happy to be kicking with his pink shoes. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who liked to skip. She would skip daily, everywhere she went. + +One day, she was skipping down the street and saw something very rare. It was a rock shaped like the earth! + +The girl stopped skipping and didn't know what to do. She looked around, but saw no one else. + +Suddenly, a gentle voice said, "What do you think of my earth rock?" + +The girl was startled. She looked up and saw a friendly man. The girl smiled and replied, "It's very special and rare. I like it." + +The man laughed and said, "My name is Bob. Come, let's go for a skip together." + +The little girl was overjoyed. She took Bob's hand and the two skipped around the earth rock until the sun went down. + +The girl thanked Bob for making her day special. She promised herself she'd never forget that rare, special earth rock. +Once upon a time there was an old man. He wanted to go fishing. He wanted a big catch, so the old man got an ancient fishing rod and bait. + +The old man walked to the river and cast his line. He waited and waited, but nothing seemed to bite. + +Just then, the old man felt a tug on the line and he started to reel it in. To his delight, he caught a big, silver fish! He was so happy, he decided to take it home. + +When the old man got home, he decided to make a special fish soup. He cooked the soup with lots of healing herbs and spices. Everyone who ate the soup said they felt better after they had it. + +The old man was so pleased — he had healed the people with something that was fun to make. The old man smiled as he thought; fishing had certainly worked its magic! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. Tom had a furry brown puppy with him every day on his adventures. One day, Tom and his puppy decided to go to the forest. + +When they arrived, they saw a skunk. The skunk was black and white, and wearing a red bow around its neck. Tom and his puppy watched quietly as the skunk waddled around, sampling different foods and exploring the woods. + +Then, Tom got an idea. He approached the skunk cautiously and said, "Hi! I’m Tom, and this is my puppy. Would you like to be friends?" + +The skunk shrugged. Then it grinned and nodded. Tom and his puppy grinned, happy to have a new friend. + +Tom decided to introduce his puppy to the skunk. "His name is Brownie," Tom said. "He’s a friendly puppy. He loves to play and run around." The skunk bowed, impressed by Brownie’s good manners. From then on, the three were best friends, exploring the woods and having amazing adventures. +Once upon a time there was a tank. It was full of water. One day, something in the tank started to change. It was getting hot and uncomfortable. + +The fish in the tank swam around, looking for a way out. They asked each other: "What is happening?" + +One of the fish looked around the tank and said: "I don't know, but this is not good. It is making me feel very uncomfortable." + +At that moment, something strange happened. A big bubble started to come out of the tank. It rose up and flew away. + +The fish were scared. + +But then, they noticed a little hole near the bottom of the tank. The water started to escape little by little. + +The fish followed the stream of water and soon they were out in the open. + +The fish were so happy. + +They had changed their tank for a new, comfortable home. +Jimmy was excited to go to the farm. He saw lots of animals and wanted to play with them. He saw a horse and asked her if he could play with her. "No," said the horse, "I'm waiting to be lent to someone special." She whinnied and pawed the ground. + +Suddenly a big man appeared over the hill. He was wearing a hot, bright red vest. He walked over to the horse and patted her. "Don't worry," he said, "I'm here to lend you to someone special." + +The man smiled at Jimmy and picked him up. Jimmy sat on top of the horse and they went off together. + +Jimmy rode the horse around the farm and the man made sure he was safe. He taught Jimmy how to trot and canter and before long he was riding like a pro! Jimmy took off his hot hat and waved it in the air before handing it to the man. "Thank you for lending me the horse," he said. + +The man smiled. "You're welcome, young man," he said. "I'm glad you had a good time." The horse neighed and whinnied happily as they said goodbye. + +Jimmy was so excited. "I had the best time ever," he said. He thanked the man again before running off to show his mom the hat. +Once upon a time there was a princess. She wasn't scared of anything. But one day, she heard that her mommy was getting married. She was scared of the strange man her mommy would marry. + +Then, on the day of the wedding, the princess saw how messy the church was. She was scared of all the mess, so she hid in the corner. + +Suddenly, a friendly voice called out to her. "What's wrong?" the friendly voice asked. It was the little prince who was getting married to the princess' mommy. + +The princess answered, "I'm scared of all the mess. And I don't know if I want you to marry my mommy." + +The little prince smiled and said, "Don't be scared. We'll help you clean up the mess. That way, you won't be scared anymore." + +The princess smiled and started helping clean up the mess. When they were done, the princess wasn't scared anymore. She even helped the little prince and her mommy get married. + +The little prince and the princess were now a family. And the princess was happy, and not scared at all. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a daddy who loved to cook. One day, they decided to make something special. So they grabbed a pan, some oil, and some ingredients. + +Dad smiled at Mom. "Let's make an incredible dinner!" + +Mom smiled back. "Let's do it!" + +They began to prepare the meal together. Daddy poured the oil into the pan and Mommy added the ingredients. They stirred it all together and soon a delicious smell filled the kitchen. + +Daddy looked excited. "It smells good!" + +Mommy nodded. "It sure does. Let's give it a try!" + +They both took a bite and their eyes opened wide. It was the tastiest dinner they had ever had. + +Daddy smiled. "That is incredible!" + +Mommy wiped a tear from her eye. "This is the best dinner ever." + +They hugged each other and said, "Let's make this dinner every week!" +Jimmy was a wise little boy, who loved to explore space. One day he was traveling across the galaxy, when he found a mysterious planet. Carefully, he touched it and it felt cold, so he decided to taste it. "Yuck!" shouted Jimmy, as he made a funny face. + +Jimmy's spaceshuttle started to make funny noises, so he decided to investigate. He found a friendly alien inside. "What are you doing?" asked the alien. + +"I'm tasting this planet," said Jimmy. + +The alien laughed. "My wise friend, planets are much too big to taste. Instead, you can learn about its size and shape, or look for signs of life. Then you can explore the planet with your telescope and find out even more!" + +Jimmy was so happy to have made a new friend, and he was grateful for the advice. With a smile, he thanked the alien, and set off on an exciting journey of discovery. +Tommy and his parents were at the park. They looked at the big playground and Tommy was so excited to play. He ran over to a swing, but it was broken. + +"I can fix it!" said Tommy. + +His dad smiled and said, "Let's try it, Tommy!" + +Tommy and his dad worked together to make the swing fair. Tommy kicked it and his dad tightened some screws. Finally, they got it to move back and forth. + +Tommy's mom was so proud. "I think you two deserve a trophy," she said. + +Tommy and his dad smiled. Tommy's dad had a special trophy in his pocket. He gave it to Tommy and said, "This is for fixing the swing. You did a great job, Tommy!" + +Tommy smiled and hugged the trophy. He ran off to show his friends the fair swing he had fixed. +Once there was a little bird living in a big forest. He wanted to find some food and he got very excited when he saw a big pile of peanuts. He flapped his wings and flew down to the pile, scattering peanuts all around. + +The bird was so happy and started to eat some peanuts. He called out to his friends. "Come, friends! I have found some powerful peanuts!" + +Soon, all of his animal friends came to the pile. Squirrels, rabbits, foxes, and all the other animals scattered around to get some peanuts. Even the big and powerful bear came to share the snacks. + +The little bird was so pleased that he and his friends could share the powerful peanuts. He thanked his friends for joining him and they all sat there together enjoying their treats. +Once there was a woman, who was very bright. She loved to take walks in the park and listen to the birds singing. + +One day, while she was sitting on the bench, a 3-year-old girl came running towards her. The woman asked the girl what was wrong, and the girl replied, "I'm looking for my mommy! I can't find her anywhere!" + +The woman smiled and said, "Let's go look for her together. Maybe we can find her." + +The woman and the girl looked for the girl's mommy everywhere. Finally, the woman heard someone calling for the girl. + +The girl's mother was standing across the park, waving her arms in the air. The woman smiled and said to the girl, "Let's go listen to your mommy. She's calling for you." + +The girl ran towards her mommy, with the woman following close behind. The girl hugged her mommy tightly and said, "I'm so glad you found me!" + +The mother thanked the woman for helping to find her daughter. "Thank you so much, you're so kind!" she said. The woman smiled and said, "It was my pleasure." + +The bright woman then waved goodbye to the girl and her mother, and they all went their separate ways. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named May. She liked to explore around the house. Every day, she would look around to find something interesting. + +One day, as she was walking around, she stumbled upon an ashtray. She had never seen one before. She thought it was very pretty. She asked her mom, "What is this?" + +Her mom said, "It's an ashtray for the grown-ups when they want to smoke." + +May was very interested in the ashtray. She asked her mom if she could keep it. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course you can, it's very pretty. You can keep it in your room." + +May was very happy. She quickly ran to her room with the ashtray and placed it on her dresser. She would show it to all of her friends. It was the prettiest thing she had ever seen. +Once there was a little girl named Mara. She wanted to take a journey to see the world. Before she started out on her way, she was so nervous. + +Mara's mother gave her a long red scarf and said to her, "you will need to cut this scarf in two before you start your journey. Then give half to me and keep the other half with you." + +Mara was very nervous, but she was brave. She gathered all her courage and cut the scarf into two pieces with a pair of scissors. + +Mara hugged her mother and said with a determined voice, "I'm ready to go!" + +Mara's mother smiled and said, "I'm proud of you, Mara. You can do this!" + +Mara, with the scarf tucked securely in her pocket, set off on her journey. She was still a bit nervous, but she was sure she could do it. +Once upon a time, there was a happy girl named Jane. She was very excited because today, she was going on a march. Jane put on her new red shoes, grabbed her friends and headed outside. + +Jane and her friends started to march together. Everyone was singing and laughing. Jane had the biggest smile on her face. + +Suddenly, it began to rain. Jane's friends ran for cover but Jane kept marching on. She put her red umbrella up and kept going. + +After a while, Jane noticed a little puppy by the side of the road. It was lonely and scared. Its face was sad. + +Jane stopped marching and walked over to the puppy. She reached out her hand and said, "Hi little puppy. Would you like to join us on our march?" + +The puppy jumped up with a wag of its tail and smiled. It was a happy face now! + +The puppy and Jane kept marching. They kept singing and laughing even though it was raining. Jane was so proud she could help the puppy feel better. + +The march ended with smiles on everyone's faces. Jane and her puppy friend waved goodbye and headed home, happy. +Once upon a time, there was a rat who was very humble. He lived in a small hole and was very content. One day, he heard a laugh, and it made him very happy. He decided to look for the source of the laughter. + +He traveled far and wide, until he found a young girl. She had a big, happy laugh. The rat crept up to her, and said, “Hello! Who are you?†+ +The girl smiled and replied, “My name is Emma. What is yours?†+ +“I’m Rat,†replied the humble rat. + +The two friends laughed a lot together and ran around in the park. They had the best time that day! At the end of the day, they said goodbye and promised to see each other soon. The rat was very glad he had found such a good friend. +Once upon a time, there was a big rock. It was a special rock because it had a secret inside. It was brave and stood strong, despite the threats it faced. + +One day, a little girl stumbled upon the rock. She was curious and began to rock the big rock back and forth. Suddenly, she heard a voice coming from the rock! + +"Hello?" said the voice. "Can you help me?" + +"Yes," said the little girl. "How can I help you?" + +"I've been stuck here for a long time," said the voice. "Will you help me get out?" + +The little girl nodded. She pushed and pulled the rock until it finally moved. Out stepped a loyal puppy with a bright purple collar. + +The little girl was so happy! She picked up the puppy and cuddled it. + +"Thank you," said the puppy. "You are a true friend." + +And the little girl never forgot the brave rock that contained the loyal puppy. +Once upon a time there was a pony who was very sad. He lived on a small farm with other animals and they were not very nice to him. The pony felt alone and helpless. He wanted to escape and be free to play. + +One day, the pony decided to run away. He was so excited! He was ready to be free. But then he heard a loud sound in the distance. It was the farmer, who felt loud and strong! + +The pony got scared and stopped. He was afraid the farmer would catch him and make him stay on the farm forever. He tried to hide so the farmer could not find him. + +But the farmer was too smart. He saw the pony hiding in the tall white pitch. The pony felt so helpless. He wanted to break free but he was too scared to try. + +Suddenly he heard a voice. It was a small bird who perched on a nearby tree. + +“Be brave and escape," the bird said. + +The pony felt a spark of courage. He ran as fast as he could in the opposite direction of the farmer. He felt like he was flying and the wind was blowing through his mane. He was free! + +The pony played in the open fields and spent his days running, jumping and being happy. He was so glad he found the courage to escape. He was never afraid again. +Once upon a time there was a kind turtle called Tilly. She liked to go for walks near her home. One day, as Tilly was out walking, she noticed a mailbox by the side of the path. She decided to stop and take a look. Suddenly the mailbox rose up into the air and flew away! + +"What an amazing thing!" thought Tilly. She wanted to follow the mailbox and find out where it was going. But she was too slow. + +Just then she saw a little bird, hovering in the sky above her. Tilly called out, "Hello! Please help me! What happened to that mailbox?" + +The bird replied, "It is going to Grandma's house to deliver her mail!" + +"Oh!" said Tilly. She smiled, waved goodbye to the little bird, and then climbed up the hill. When she reached the top, Tilly saw the mailbox, now safely on the ground at Grandma's house. + +Tilly was very happy. She had seen something so kind and special that day. +Once upon a time, there was a caterpillar named Jake. Jake had a big itch on his arm. He wanted to drop it so he could scratch it, but he couldn't reach. He asked his friend, Lucky the ladybug, for help. + +"Lucky," said Jake to his friend, "Can you drop my itch?" + +"Sure," replied Lucky. + +So Jake held his arm out, and Lucky hopped down and used her antennae to drop the itch. + +Jake gave a great sigh of relief. + +"Thank you Lucky. That was so helpful," said Jake, before he started to get back down to the ground. + +Then he noticed that Lucky had an itch, too! + +Jake searched around for something available to drop the itch. Finally, he spotted a blade of grass. He bent down, picked up the blade of grass and dropped Lucky's itch. + +"Thanks," said Lucky to Jake. + +Jake smiled as he watched his friend take off, free of her itch. Then he thanked his lucky stars for a helpful friend and scurried off in the opposite direction. +Once upon a time there were two friends who were playing in the garden. They were having lots of fun until they heard a loud noise. + +The loud noise was coming from the well. They were very scared and asked the wise old man who lived nearby for help. + +The wise old man said, “I will help you. Just count to 10 and then all your worries will be gone!†+ +The two friends did as they were told, and very soon the noise stopped. They were both so relieved and very happy. + +The wise old man said, “You did it! I'm proud of you. Well done!†+ +The two friends thanked the wise old man and carried on playing. They were both no longer upset and had a great time together in the garden! +Tommy was sad. He had a brand-new outfit for his very first day of school and he was so excited. But when it was time to go, he suddenly got scared. + +Mum asked Tommy why he didn't want to go to school. Tommy shook his head and said, "I don't want to go to school. It's scary!" + +Mum said it wasn't scary at all. She told him that going to school was a big step and that all the big kids were just as scared as he was. She said that soon he would make lots of new friends. + +But Tommy was still scared and he wouldn't go. Later he regretted his decision. Sometimes he wished he'd gone and been brave. Now he was so behind and he felt stupid. + +Mum told him he could learn from this and that it was never too late to start. She promised to help him with his schoolwork and to make it easier for him. + +Tommy smiled, happy to have his mum's help and knowing that he didn't have to feel so scared anymore. He would not regret his decision again. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Billy. One day he saw something very interesting in the sky. He jumped up and shouted "Look! A dragon!" + +He ran to tell his mummy, who said, "Don't be silly, there are no dragons, only birds." But Billy was sure it was a dragon and he kept on looking. + +Suddenly, the dragon came flying down to the ground and landed in front of them. It was very big and had bright green scales. Billy was very excited and shouted, "Mummy! I was right – it's a dragon!" + +The dragon shrunk down and said, "Hello there! I am a friendly dragon and I'm here to play with you. Shall we explore the woods?" + +Billy and his mummy were amazed. They both nodded and went with the dragon into the woods. They saw all sorts of interesting things, like animals and plants. They laughed and shouted with joy at all the wonderful wonders around them. + +It was a day that Billy and his mummy would never forget. +Once there was a little girl named Anna. She was three years old. + +One day she saw a jet flying high in the sky. The sight made her happy. She said to her dad, "Daddy, I want to fly too!" + +Her dad smiled and said, "Ok, sweetheart. We will go to the park so you can swing like a jet!" + +So they went to the park with Anna's little brother. He sat on the swing while Anna stood up on it. She started to swing, going higher and higher. She imagined she was flying like a jet in the sky and felt happy. + +"Yay! I'm flying like a jet!" Anna shouted in joy. Her dad smiled. He was proud of her humble way of playing. + +Anna loved to swing like a jet. She kept going higher and higher, dreaming of being a real jet one day. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jack and Leo. They loved to play in the park together every day. One day, they decided to play hide and seek. + +Jack hid behind a tree while Leo started to count. As soon as he turned around, Jack found himself shrinking. He got smaller and smaller. It was amazing! + +Jack ran to tell his friend Leo. "Leo! Look at me. I'm shrinking!" Leo was so surprised. He gasped, "What happened? You look tiny!" + +"I don't know!" said Jack. "Everything looks giant now!" + +Suddenly, they heard a voice. It was a fairy! She said in a very normal tone, "It's okay, Jack. I put a spell on you. You can shrink and grow big again. All you have to do is line up in order." + +Jack and Leo were surprised but happy. They lined up in order and in a few seconds, Jack became his normal size again. Jack and Leo were so excited about Jack's special shrinking magic. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Teggy and Pat. Teggy was very adventurous and Pat was more laid back. They had been friends for a long time but often disagreed on things. + +One day, Teggy wanted to go and explore the forest but Pat wasn't sure about it. He said, "But it's too scary, Teggy - I don't want to go." + +Teggy shrugged and said, "Come on, Pat. Don't be a scaredy cat! Let's go and have an adventure." + +Pat thought about it. He was worried but he also wanted to be brave and have an adventure like his friend. Eventually he said, "Ok, let's go!" + +They set off, holding hands. Pat felt scared but was also excited. He knew he was being brave and adventurous. They stumbled across a rope handle hanging from a tree. Teggy said, "Let's swing on that!" + +Pat didn't want to at first, but Teggy frowned and again said, "Come on. Be brave!" So Pat took a deep breath and grabbed the handle. He laughed as he and Teggy soared through the air. + +After that, Pat wasn't scared any more. Together, he and Teggy were unstoppable! +Once upon a time, there was a horse named Molly. Molly loved to travel. She was a brave horse and loved going on adventures. + +One day, Molly decided she wanted to explore the world. She began her journey and soon came across a huge lake. Molly was scared, but she thought to herself, "I can do it. I am brave." Molly began to walk into the lake and soon she was enveloped in its cool waters. + +Molly was scared of the dark deep lake, but she kept going. After a while, she noticed a stick in the water. She grabbed on to it when suddenly, she heard a voice. + +"Hold on tight! I will help you cross the lake." said the voice. +Molly was surprised to see a frog on the stick. He was smiling at her and said, +"Climb on my back. I will take you across with my magic. It will be an easy ride." +Molly climbed onto the back of the frog, and together they began to travel across the lake. Molly enjoyed the ride and soon, they arrived at the other side. + +Molly thanked the frog for his help and said, "I am so glad I was brave enough to travel across this lake." +The frog smiled and said, "Always remember, if you can dream it, you can do it." +Molly smiled and +Once there was a kitten named Patches. Patches was very independent and loved to explore. Late one evening, Patches snuck out the door and set off on an adventure. + +Patches walked for hours until he stopped to rest in a garden. He felt comfy and decided to settle there for a while. Patches closed his eyes and dozed off. + +Suddenly, Patches was woken by a loud noise. A big dog with a wagging tail and big wet paws was walking into the garden. Patches panicked and climbed up a nearby tree. + +The big dog tilted his head and said, "Hey, little one. What are you doing up there?" + +"I'm just settling here for the night," said Patches. + +The big dog replied, "Well, I'm happy to have a new friend. You can stay as long as you'd like." Patches thanked the dog and scampered down the tree. From that day on, Patches and the big dog were good friends. They explored the garden together, paw to paw. +Once upon a time there was a big, mean lion. He liked to roar loudly. One day, a brave mouse came up to him and asked, "Why do you roar so much?". The lion thought for a moment and said, "Because it makes me feel important!". + +The mouse thought this was a good answer and decided to stay and talk to the lion. She asked, "What else do you like to do?". The lion thought for a moment and said, "I like the feel of the sun on my fur. It's warm, like a touch". + +The mouse smiled and said, "That sounds nice, lion." From then on, the lion and the mouse became friends. They talked about important things like the sun and the moon. They also laughed together and the lion never roared again. +One day, Phil was playing in his backyard when he saw something zooming through the sky. He asked his mom, "What is that?" + +"That," his mom said, "is a missile." + +Phil was very curious and wanted to use the missile. His mom said, "You can't use that missile - it's too big for you." + +But Phil was very restless and he started to follow the missile. Suddenly, the missile made a loud noise and Phil got scared. + +He asked his mom if the missile was going to hurt him and his mom said, "No, it's just a loud sound - it won't hurt you." + +Phil smiled and said, "I want to use the missile! I'll be careful!" + +His mom smiled and said, "Okay, but if you do, don't forget to hold onto it tightly!" + +Phil ran off to use the missile. He held onto it tightly and flew it all around the sky. He had so much fun! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Joe and Sam. Joe and Sam were always up for an adventure, and today they decided to go to the restaurant. + +When they got to the restaurant, a waitress showed them to their table and gave them a menu. Joe and Sam looked at the menu for a long time, feeling delighted by all the tasty options. The waitress asked if they had chosen what they wanted to eat, and Joe asked for a milkshake. + +Suddenly, there was a loud crash outside the restaurant. Joe and Sam ran outside to see that the back tire of Joe’s scooter had come off and rolled away. Joe was sad and called out to his scooter, asking it to come back. + +The waitress heard him and said, “Don’t worry! I can help you fix it!†The waitress lent Joe some tools and they quickly managed to fix his scooter. Joe and Sam were happy, and thanked the waitress before they set off on their way. + +Joe and Sam decided that their adventure had come to an end and it was time to go home. They waved goodbye to the waitress, thanked her for her help and headed off, a happy end to a long day! +Jimmy was excited to see the big show. His mom put on his cap and they drove to the city. They saw a big stage covered in lights. All the people around were so enthusiastic. + +At last the show began! A man stepped onto the stage and displayed a lot of colors and shapes in the air. Jimmy was wowed! + +"Mom, what is he doing?" he asked. + +"He's performing with a Super Shower," his mom said. + +Jimmy watched in amazement as the man displayed beautiful shapes with the Super Shower. Nobody else had a show like this one! + +When the show was over, Jimmy was tired but excited. He was so happy with the wonderful display he had just seen. He couldn't wait to come back for more. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Clare. She loved to go for walks in the park. On this special day, Clare was very excited. She ran up to the park, bright and early. As the sun shone above, Clare ran around, catching butterflies and smelling the flowers. All of the colours were so bright, it was like a dream. + +Clare kept running and noticed a picnic blanket with a basket on top. She peeped into the basket, and saw yummy food! Delicious sandwiches, fruit, and bottles of juice. Clare was so happy, she knew it was time for dinner. + +Just then, she noticed something else in the basket. A little note! Clare opened it carefully and saw it said: + +"A beautiful day like this deserves a special surprise. Hope you enjoy your dinner, love mom and dad." + +Clare smiled as she curled up on the blanket. She savoured every bite of the delicious food. Then, she lay back and watched the sunset, feeling blessed and very happy. The sun shone brighter and brighter, until eventually the day was over. As she returned home, Clare felt content and full of joy. +Once there was a mom who wanted to call her friend. She grabbed the phone and got ready to dial the number, but then she heard a soft voice. It was her three-year-old son. He asked, "Mommy, can you play with me?" She was torn, as she really wanted to call her friend, but she also wanted to play with her son. + +Mommy said, "Let's play later, I will urge you to play with me then." He thought for a moment and said, "Ok." + +The little boy then ran off to find his favorite smelly toy. He grabbed his toy and ran back to his mom. He said, "Mommy, let's play!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Ok, let's play!" And that's just what they did. They played for hours and had lots of fun. + +When it was time for bed, Mommy said to her son, "I'll urge you to play again soon!" He smiled, hugged his mom and said, "Okay, bye Mommy!" Then they both wished each other goodnight. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Rebecca. She was 3 years old and very curious. One day, Rebecca’s mom left the house to go to work. She waved goodbye and said “Bye, sweetheart. I’ll be back later!†Rebecca watched her mom go and then shrugged her shoulders and thought, “What should I do now?†+ +She remembered how her mom and dad used to talk on their phone when she was feeling distant. Rebecca thought that she could do the same thing. She thought about who she could call, and she quickly decided that it should be her best friend, Jenny. Rebecca ran to the phone and picked it up. She dialed Jenny’s number, and soon enough, Jenny answered. + +“Hello?†said Jenny. + +Rebecca smiled, “Hi Jenny! It’s Rebecca. Do you want to play together?†+ +“Sure!†said Jenny. + +Rebecca and Jenny talked away happily on the phone while Rebecca’s mom was away. They talked and laughed, and when it was time for Rebecca to say goodbye, she hung up the phone and shrugged her shoulders. She had had a wonderful time talking to her best friend, Jenny. +Mama and Daddy were both getting ready for the morning. The house was soon filled with the sound of the shower and Daddy getting dressed. Mama then called to their daughter, "dear, it's time to get ready for school." + +Their daughter groaned. The morning was always so hard, and today was even more miserable than usual. "Do I really have to go to school today?" She asked. + +Mama said, "Yes, my love, you do. It's Monday and school is important. Now, come on and get changed so we can all leave." + +The little girl sighed, knowing that it was no use to argue. So reluctantly her mother helped her to brush her hair and get dressed. + +Soon enough, she and her parents were outside and walking to school. Even though the morning was still miserable, the girl felt better knowing she wasn't alone. +Once a rabbit named Jodi wanted to bake something special. She asked an orange snake for help and the snake happily agreed. + +Jodi and the snake gathered ingredients for their bake, like sugar, eggs and flour. + +They found a bowl and mixed the ingredients until it tasted just right. + +While they were baking, Jodi asked the snake, "What do you think this bake will be?". + +The snake replied, "I'm not sure, but I think it will be something special!". + +When the bake was finished, Jodi and the snake smiled and sang with joy. + +Jodi thanked the snake and said, "We made an orange bake! Let's get a plate and share it!". + +Jodi, the orange snake and the rabbit all enjoyed their delicious orange bake. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends called Lisa and Mary. Mary was very brave and Lisa was very clever. + +One day, Lisa was looking very sad. Mary asked her, "What's wrong?" + +Lisa replied, "I don't have a book to read." + +"Don't worry," said Mary. "We can find one. We can go to the store." + +So Lisa and Mary went to the store. They looked through lots of books until Mary found an incredible one. + +"This is perfect for you," said Mary. She bought the book and also some lotion for Lisa. + +Lisa smiled. She thanked Mary and went home to read her new book. + +When they said goodbye, they both knew they would be best friends forever. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Claire who went shopping with her mom. Claire was so excited to go shopping that she began skipping down the street! She loved exploring the stores and looking at all the pretty things. + +When they reached the store, Claire ran in with a big smile on her face. She saw so many interesting things! She looked for her mom, but she couldn't find her. Suddenly she heard a noise from the other side of the store. As she walked towards it she heard her mom's voice. + +She peaked around the corner to see what was happening. Her mom was standing in front of a hanger and when she pulled it down, there was a surprise - a beautiful dress! Her mom said, "This looks so good on you, Claire!" + +Claire was so surprised and happy, she threw her arms around her mom and gave her a big hug. Claire knew that it was a special dress and thanked her mom with a big smile. + +That night, Claire put on the special dress and twirled and spun around the room. It was such a good surprise! +Emma and her mom were walking down the hall. Emma was hungry, so her mom told her they were going to get a yummy snack. Emma was so excited! + +Mom said, “Let’s find something yummy to drink, Emma.†+ +“Yeah!†Emma said. + +They went to the kitchen and opened the refrigerator. Inside, there were lots of different kinds of drinks. Emma found a juice box and said, “Yay!†+ +Mom opened the box, and gave Emma a straw. + +“Drink, Emma!†Mom said. + +“Yummy!†Emma said. + +She was so happy to have a yummy drink! +Once upon a time there was a march. All the marching people were very independent and decided to go where they wanted. One little girl, named Sarah, became very independent too and she decided to march with the adults. + +Sarah was marching along when she noticed a bird. She was very excited and ran over to pet it. Suddenly the bird flew away, and Sarah started to cry. + +"Oh no, don't cry," said one of the adults. "Let's go find another bird and you can pet it." + +Sarah smiled and they set off on a new march. After a while they spotted another bird, and this time Sarah was able to pet it. She was very happy. + +"It's ok to be independent," said the adult. "But sometimes, it's ok to cry too!" +Once upon a time there was a guard. His job was to guard a big gate. The gate was all red, like a fire. + +One day, the guard heard a noise. It was a little girl knocking on the gate. She said to the guard, "Please open the gate, I want to go in!" The guard said, "No, little girl, I must guard the gate." + +The little girl started to cry. The guard felt so sorry for her. So he opened the gate and she went inside. + +The guard smiled. He was happy he could help the little girl. He closed the gate and the day ended. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and full of energy. One day she was playing in her room when she heard a funny noise coming from her closet. She opened the door and what she saw was very unusual. + +There was a big box floating in the air! She reached up to grab it and as soon as she touched it, it stopped rising. Suddenly the box opened up and there was a funny little creature inside. + +"Hello!" said the creature. "My name is Leo! Who are you?" + +Lucy was so excited that she couldn't say anything so she just smiled. + +Leo explained that he was from a magical world and he had come to visit. Every night the closet door would open and Leo would come out and tell Lucy stories. + +They soon became good friends and every night Lucy would wait eagerly for Leo to come out of the closet and make her unusual stories come to life. +One day, Jack and Jenny decided to explore the beach. They went searching for treasures and looked inside every rock and shell they could find. + +"What should we do now?" Jack asked. + +Jenny looked out to sea. She could see something shiny sticking up from the sand and pointed to it, saying "Let's go check it out!" + +Jack and Jenny ran as fast as they could and when they reached it, they saw that it was a large anchor. Jack grabbed it and pulled with all of his might. The anchor lifted up and revealed a chest underneath. + +Jenny bent down and opened it. Inside was a bag filled with coins. "Wow" she said. "This must be someone's treasure!" + +Jack and Jenny looked at each other and wondered what to do. "We should be honest," Jack said. And so they went to the village to tell the people what they had found. Everyone was surprised and very happy. + +Jack and Jenny had been honest and now the treasure belonged to everyone in the village. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Larry. He was walking in the woods one day and saw something special. It was a flag! The flag was waving in the wind and Larry thought it was nice. + +He ran up to it and wanted to take it home with him. He asked his mom if he could take it and she said no. "The flag belongs in the woods," said his mom. She suggested that Larry could play a game with it instead. + +Larry was so excited and asked what game? She said to hide it in the woods and find it again. He liked that idea and decided to do it. He found a hiding spot and went back home. + +The next day, Larry went back to the same spot and couldn't find the flag. Then he remembered something his mom said. His mom had suggested that he take something sour with him to mark the spot. So he took an apple and put it in the hiding spot. + +When he got back there, he found the flag! He was so happy and took the flag home with him. He thanked his mom for giving him the suggestion because it worked! +Once there was a bright little girl named Jane. She loved to explore the world and ask lots of questions. One day, Jane was looking at a colorful page in a book. She wanted to figure out what it said. + +"Mommy, what does this page say?" Jane asked. + +"It's not a page you can read yet, sweetie," her Mom replied. "But you can still chew on it like a yummy snack." + +So Jane chewed on the page for a few minutes. She smiled with delight as the bright paper softened in her mouth. Then she heard a funny noise. + +"Mommy, what's that noise?" Jane asked. + +Her Mom laughed. "That's the sound of paper being eaten by a little girl who loves to explore." + +Jane smiled with pride and kept chewing on the page, enjoying the texture and all the strange new sensations. She felt so special and brave as she explored the strange new world of tasting pages. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat. His name was Rover. Every night, Rover liked to go for a walk in the park. There was a big tree near the park and Rover liked to climb it. Whenever he climbed up the tree, he liked to cover himself up with leaves. + +One night, after Rover was done covering himself with leaves, he noticed something yummy lying near the tree. He couldn't understand what it was, so he decided to sniff it. As he sniffed it, he heard a voice. It was the voice of the owner of the yummy thing. + +"Hey, that yummy thing is mine," the owner said. "I'll share it with you if you promise to not climb the tree anymore and to stop covering yourself up with the leaves." + +Rover nodded his little head. He said he would never climb the tree again and he would never cover himself up with leaves again. From that day on, Rover and the owner of the yummy thing were really good friends. They would meet in the park every night and share yummy treats with each other. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. His name was Tommy. Tommy was three years old. + +One day Tommy was out playing with his friends. He decided to collect some pretty stones. He found a pale stone by a bridge. He liked it so much that he put it in his pocket. + +Just then, he heard his friends calling him from the bridge. He ran to meet them. When he got there, one of his friends asked, "What did you collect?" + +Tommy smiled and showed them the pale stone he had found. His friends all exclaimed in amazement, "Wow, Tommy, that's so beautiful!" + +Tommy was so proud of the stone and beamed with delight. He knew he had found a special treasure. + +From that moment on, Tommy went out collecting every time he got the chance. He kept collecting beautiful things - so whenever he needed a little beauty in his life, he knew where to look. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Molly. She was three years old and loved to play. One day, Molly's aunt came to visit with a special gift. It was a box with a pencil and paper. She said, "Molly, this is for you so that you can write!" + +Molly was so excited. She immediately grabbed the pencil and started writing on the paper. But she made a huge mess! There were pencil marks everywhere and all of the words were coming out backwards. + +Molly's aunt saw the mess and said, "Oh Molly, you need to slow down. Writing takes practice and patience." + +Molly was a bit upset and said, "But why?" + +Her aunt smiled and said, "Because writing is hard and you need to be careful. If you are ignorant you can make a lot of mistakes and have to redo your work over and over again." + +Molly decided to try and take her aunt's advice. Then she was able to write with more care and practice. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Charlie. Charlie was three years old and he was always looking for something fun and exciting. One special day, Charlie went out to play and noticed a little mattress sitting in the grass. + +Charlie wanted to explore so he slowly walked over to the mattress. He looked around with curiosity and then he decided to give it a try. He plopped down on the mattress and immediately jumped up, "It's so squishy!" +Charlie said with delight. + +Charlie then heard a voice behind him saying, "It sure is!" He turned around and saw a man with a big grin on his face. "These mattresses belong to me. I'm a traveler and I set them up here for travelers like me to rest. Would you like to come explore with me?" + +Charlie was excited to explore and said, "Yes!" The man smiled and said, "Let's go!" Together they explored the world full of fun and adventure. + +Charlie noticed so many new wonderful things! He was so happy that he had decided to explore that day. It was the best decision he ever made. +Once upon a time there was a bright squirrel. He was walking through the forest and met another squirrel. They looked at each other and soon started to talk. + +“Hi, I am Bob,†said the bright squirrel. + +“Nice to meet you, I am Daisy,†said the other squirrel. + +Bob said, “I love it here in the forest! Don't you?†+ +Daisy smiled and said, “I love it too, especially when it's sunny. It's so bright.†+ +Bob said, “Let's be friends. I can show you my favorite places in the forest.†+ +Daisy said, “That would be great, I would love to see them!†+ +And so Bob and Daisy became best friends and explored the forest together. They loved playing and running around. They shared lots of hugs and smiles and laughed together. They had lots of fun and always remembered that they loved each other. +Once upon a time, there was a lily named Lily. Lily was a very adventurous lily, and she loved to explore. One day, she decided to explore a little bit further than usual. + +She slowly waded through the water until she saw something in the sun - it was a bucket! She had never seen a bucket before, so she peeked over the edge. Suddenly, she heard laughter. + +"Oh, look at the curious lily," said a woman. When Lily looked up, she saw a little girl. The girl was holding a big jug of water. + +"I'm going to pour water in the bucket for Lily," said the girl with a smile. + +Lily was so happy as the girl slowly poured the water into the bucket. She splashed around and loved playing in the refreshing water. It was one of her most adventurous days ever. + +The end. +Once there was a great big pumpkin. It was so big and round, and it was so orange. Every day, it would sit in the sun, feeling happy and content. + +One day a hole appeared right in the middle of the pumpkin. It was small, like a circle, and it was orange too. + +The pumpkin said to the hole, "What did you make in me?" + +The hole said, "I made a mark. It's how I show I am here." + +The pumpkin said, "I like your mark. Please stay with me and make more marks." + +And so the hole stayed and made marks on the pumpkin every day. They were happy together, and the pumpkin's deep orange hue would shine brighter each day. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. One friend was called Tom and the other was called Sam. + +Tom had a brilliant costume that he wanted to show Sam. It was the best costume ever! It had a big, yellow hat and a big, red coat. + +When Sam saw Tom's costume, he was so excited. He said: "Wow Tom, your costume looks so cool!" + +Tom smiled and said: "Let's eat some ice-cream to celebrate!" Sam agreed. + +The two friends ate some ice-cream and talked all about the brilliant costume. + +"I will never forget this day!" said Sam and Tom smiled. +Sam and his friends were playing in the park. All the children were having fun, running and laughing. Sam had a special stick he was using to poke the ground. He was so excited to be able to poke the ground with his stick. + +Suddenly, Bill came to the park. He'd brought a big box of toy blocks. Everyone crowded around Bill, eager to play with the blocks. + +Sam felt a little jealous. He wanted to play with the blocks too. "Hey Bill, can I poke your blocks?", he asked. + +Bill smiled. "Sure", he said. "Let's all play together." + +So, Sam and his friends used their sticks to poke the blocks around the park. Soon, everyone was having a great time, creating towers and playing games. + +The children smiled and laughed, enjoying their special play. Sam was no longer jealous or left out. He was happy that everyone was having fun together. +Once upon a time there was a smart, little boy named Charlie. Charlie lived at home with his mummy and daddy and had lots of fun every day. Today Charlie wanted to go to school. So he got dressed quickly and hurried around the house to get all of his things. + +Mummy said "Come on Charlie, let's hurry up and get you to school. You don't want to be late now." + +Charlie said "Yes mummy, I'm ready to go!" + +So off they went, hurrying down the road so he wouldn't be late. + +When they arrived at school, they went straight to Charlie's class. Inside Charlie saw all his friends sitting at their desks. He gave his mummy a big hug and then he hurried to his desk to join them. + +Charlie was sad to say goodbye to his mummy, but he was excited for a smart new day of learning. +Once there was a little girl who likes to solve puzzles. One day, she saw a regular pigeon perched on a street corner. "Hello, Pigeon!" she said. The pigeon looked at her with its round eyes. "Can you help me solve this puzzle?" she asked eagerly. + +The pigeon tilted its head in thought. After a moment, it flew away and returned with a piece of paper in its beak. The girl was excited. When she opened it, she saw it was a new puzzle. + +She eagerly worked to solve the puzzle. She tried move after move and finally, she solved it! The girl was so happy. She looked around for the pigeon, but it had already flown away. "Thank you, Pigeon!" she called. +Once there was a boy. He was walking with his Mom one sunny day. He looked around and noticed an ugly cart in the street. It was old and rusty. + +The boy asked his Mom, "What is that?" + +His Mom said, "That is a cart, my sweetheart." + +The boy became curious. He wanted to explore it. So he ran over to the cart and started to touch it. + +Mom looked on with a smile. She said, "Be careful, my love." + +The boy continued to explore the cart. He noticed that it was full of toys. He was so excited. He wanted to take them home with him. + +But Mom said, "We don't need any of these things. Let's go home now." + +The boy was sad, but he did what his Mom said. The two of them walked away together, leaving the old, ugly cart behind. +Once upon a time there was a sheep who was very dizzy. The sheep was walking, walking, walking and got so dizzy it couldn't see straight. So it decided to lay down in the grass and rest. + +Suddenly, the sheep heard a sound. It was a sound of something spritzing, or spraying. The sheep looked up and saw a little girl spraying something out of a bottle. She was spraying a big and fluffy pillow! + +The sheep said to the girl, "Can I have a spray too?" + +The girl smiled and said, "Sure! Here you go!" Then she moved the bottle closer to the sheep and said, "One, two, spray!" + +The sheep felt so fresh and cool after it's little sprinkle of spray! It thanked the girl and then lay down on the pillow for a cozy nap. + +And so the dizzy sheep slept peacefully for the rest of the day! +Once upon a time, there was a thin little girl called Jane. Jane loved stories and every Saturday night, she liked to look through her storybook and find something special to read. + +One Saturday, as Jane was flipping through the pages, she noticed something funny. A story was zipping away from her! Jane got up and chased it around her room until she caught it. + +When she had it in her hands, Jane heard a voice. It said, "Why are you chasing me?" Jane looked down. The story was talking to her! + +Jane grinned. "I just wanted to read your story," she said. + +The story smiled back. "Go ahead." + +And so Jane did. She read the story out loud and it was so exciting. When she finished, the story thanked her and zipped away. + +Jane waved goodbye and ran off to find more stories. She was always excited to start the next one. +Once upon a time there was a warm girl. She liked to play outside and have fun. One day she saw an animal flying in the sky. It was big and had wings like an eagle. + +The girl asked her mom, "Can I fly too?" Her mom smiled and said, "Not yet, but someday you can." + +The girl was disappointed, but she kept looking up. Then, the girl saw a store close to her house. She asked her dad, "Can I go in the store?" + +Her dad replied, "Yes, but be sure to stay close to me." + +The girl went inside the store and saw lots of things to play with. She had so much fun looking at all the colors and shapes. She wanted to stay in the store forever but eventually her dad said it was time to go. + +As they walked home, the girl closed her eyes and pretended she was flying in the sky. This made her dad smile and he said, "One day, you can really fly." + +The girl's heart smiled because she knew her dad was right. Until then, she would just keep pretending to fly and have fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and very spoiled. Her mom always gave her lots of jewelry to wear. + +One day, Lucy went to the park with her mom. She was wearing her favorite necklace and bracelet. She was feeling so fancy! + +Suddenly, Lucy saw a beautiful rainbow in the sky. She wanted to hold the rainbow, so she reached out her hand. + +But her mom said, "No, Lucy. You can't hold a rainbow. It's too far away." + +Lucy was so sad. She wanted to hold something sparkly, like her jewelry. + +So her mom took her hand and said, "It's ok, sweetheart. You can hold my hand. That way you can still have something sparkly to touch." + +Lucy smiled and held her mom's hand. She was so happy to have something sparkly to hold, even if it wasn't a rainbow. + +The end. +Once there was a kind musician who played a guitar. He loved to rock out to his music. Every morning he would wake up and rock away on his guitar. + +One day, a three year old child heard the musician from outside his window. She was curious and wanted to know what kind of music he was playing. She knocked on the window and asked, “What are you playing?†+ +The musician smiled and said, “I’m rocking out to this cool song. Would you like to hear it?†+ +The child nodded eagerly. So the musician played the song and rocked away on the guitar. The child loved the music and clapped along with the beat. + +The musician asked the child, “Do you want to be a musician like me?†+ +The child said, “Yes! I want to be a kind musician like you.†+ +The musician smiled and said “Well then, one day you will be. Just keep rocking away at your music and never give up!†+ +The child smiled and thanked the musician before running off to play outside. From then on, she dreamed of becoming a kind musician like her new friend. +Once upon a time there was a pretty person. The person was very thoughtful and liked to help other people. One day, the person saw someone who needed help. The person went over to help, but the other person wasn't nice. Instead of saying thank you, they slapped the person! + +The person was very shocked and couldn't understand why the other person was mean. They thought about what to do and decided to try and be kind. + +The person said, "What can I do to help you?" + +The other person was surprised by the kind words and said, "I need a hug, please." + +The thoughtful person gave the other person a big hug. The other person felt much better and smiled. They said thank you, and the two said goodbye. + +The person was glad that they were able to be helpful and kind, even when the other person was not. +Once upon a time, there was a rose that grew in a meadow. It was a very impressive rose, with delicate petals, a sweet scent, and a stunning deep red colour. + +One day, a mama rabbit and her baby bunny were walking through the meadow when they saw the rose. + +"What a lovely rose!" said the mama. + +The baby bunny smiled and said "I'm going to pick it for you!" + +"No, no," said the mama, "That would be wrong. We shouldn't pick it. We should leave it for all the wildlife in the meadow to enjoy." + +The baby bunny nodded, and they both lay down in the grass and watched the rose. They were very impressed by how beautiful it was. After a short while, the mama bunny said "Let's go home now." + +The baby bunny lied down and said "Just one more minute, please." + +The mama thought for a moment and smiled. She said "All right, one more minute, but then we must go home." + +The baby bunny lay there, contentedly watching the rose and enjoying the moment. Eventually, they both got up and went home, leaving the rose to shine in the meadow. +Once there was a little girl named Mary. She had big eyes and so she often saw things that scared her. + +One night, Mary heard a noise from outside. She jumped up, scared and ran towards her mom. Her mom hugged her and said, "It's ok, it's just a big noisy animal." + +Mary asked, "Can I see it Mama?" + +Her mom replied, "No sweetheart, it's too dark and murky outside." + +Mary was still curious and asked, "What if I take a step outside?" + +Her mom said, "No, it might scare you. Let's stay inside and be safe." + +Mary was disappointed but she knew that her mom was right. She snuggled up to her mom and fell asleep, safe in the knowledge that they were safe and snug inside the house. +One day Bobby saw a very special shelf. It shined in the sunlight like nothing else Bobby had ever seen before. He could not help but be curious about it so Bobby asked his mum, “What is that shelf?†+ +His mum smiled. “That shelf has been in our family for ages†she said. “It used to belong to your great-grandma, she was a very restless lady.†+ +Bobby wondered what the shelf was for. “How come the shelf shines so much?†he asked. + +Mum looked excited. “That shelf is special because great-grandma used to keep all of her most precious things on it. Whenever she looked at them it would make her heart shine.†+ +Bobby felt very inspired by his mum’s story. He looked back at the shelf and smiled, knowing it was now part of his family. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl called Julie. She was very restless and liked to explore. One day, when she was exploring, she came across a big box with a pencil inside it. She said excitedly, “Can I sign with this pencil?†+ +Her mother replied,â€Yes, you can sign with it.†+ +Julie picked up the pencil and started scribbling all over a piece of paper. She looked so delighted, that her mother couldn't help but smile. + +After some time, Julie's mother asked, “What are you signing?†+ +Julie replied, “I am signing my name, so everyone will know it's mine!†+ +The mother was so proud of her restless little girl. She hugged her tight and said, “Yes, now everyone will know it's yours!†+Once a there was a little boy who was very brave. One day he found a will. He held it close and kept it safe. + +The little boy was so curious to know what was inside the will. He couldn't open it, so he asked his mum. + +"Mum, what is inside this will?", he asked. + +"I don't know," said Mum, "but it looks really important, so let's keep it safe". + +So, the little boy and his mum kept the will safe. + +The next day, the little boy went to the park. When he was playing, he saw something terrible. It was a big spider! He got scared and started to run away. Then he heard a voice. + +"Wait! Don't be scared, I won't hurt you" said the voice. + +The little boy stopped and saw a fairy. + +"I know why you have the will," said the fairy. "An old wizard made it for you. Inside it is something very special for you." + +The little boy was so excited! He thanked the fairy, took the will and kept it safe. + +At home, he opened the will and inside he found a special wand that could make magic. He was so happy! +Once upon a time, there was a small white village. All the villagers were very happy and friendly. +One day, a little girl called Lucy went to the village. As she walked around, she noticed a pretty flower near a tree. She wanted to pick it, but it was too high for her to reach. + +She saw a little rabbit near the tree and asked if it would help her. The rabbit said “Yes! I’d love to help.†So, the rabbit lay down and Lucy climbed onto its back. + +Once she was up high, Lucy plucked the flower and thanked the rabbit for its help. The rabbit smiled and said “You’re welcome, Lucy! Come back and visit us any time.†+ +Lucy thanked the rabbit again, then ran to show the flower to her mum. +The sun was shining and the birds were singing. Little Hannah was playing in the garden when she saw something mysterious. She spotted a penny in the grass. She picked it up and whispered to herself, "What a lucky day!" + +Hannah took the penny to her mom. "Mommy, look what I found!" she said, holding the penny up proudly. + +Her mom smiled. "Oh, what a wonderful penny! But you know what? Let's delay taking it to the store - why don't we save it for another special day?" + +Hannah thought for a moment. "Ok, Mommy!" she said, carefully putting the penny in her pocket. + +Hannah was excited. She loved mysterious surprises and couldn't wait to find out where the penny was taking her. +Bobbie loved to carry two things, her bubbles and her basket. Whenever she went out to play, she would carry them both. + +One day Bobbie went outside to play and saw a big unknown bubble in the sky. She got very excited and started to carry her basket to reach the bubble. + +When she reached the bubble, it was very high in the sky. She stretched up as much as she could, but couldn't reach it. She started to cry. + +But then, a fairy appeared and said, "Don't worry Bobbie, here's a ladder to help you reach the bubble." + +Bobbie released her basket and happily grabbed the ladder. She climbed up and was able to touch the unknown bubble. She was so happy that she decided to keep it with her in her basket. From then on, she always carried her bubble with her everywhere she went. +Once upon a time there were two friends who had an adventure. Their names were Jack and Mary. One day they decided to play a game. + +"Let's play hide and seek," said Jack. + +Mary smiled and clapped her hands. + +They looked for the best place to hide. Then Jack found the perfect spot. He said, "I'm going to hide here." + +But Mary had an even better idea. She said, "If I hide in this tree I can escape!" + +Jack was not sure but Mary was so bossy that he went along with the plan. + +They started the game. Jack counted to ten. Suddenly he heard Mary laughing in the tree. + +Jack called out, "Mary, I found you!" + +Mary clapped and laughed. Then they both ran away, never to be seen again. + +The end. +Once there were two good friends, Jenny and John. They were looking forward to playing together all afternoon. But when they got to the park, they had a fight. + +John said, "You always get the best snacks!" Jenny said, "Well, you always pick the weakest ones!" + +John was very angry. He shouted, "I don't like you anymore!" + +Jenny felt sad. She said, "I'm sorry, can you forgive me?" + +John thought for a moment, then said, "Yes, I forgive you." + +Jenny smiled, and they hugged. Then they went to the playground and had lots of fun. + +They had learned an important lesson - it's OK to disagree, but it's important to forgive each other. +Once upon a time there were two children; Andy and Louise. They were best friends and loved playing together in the park. + +One day, Louise had a great idea. "Let's go on an adventure!" she said excitedly. Andy was excited too. + +But then Andy started to worry. "It's too expensive," he said. Louise nodded. She knew that buying the things they needed for their adventure was going to be expensive. + +But Louise had an even better idea. "Let's look around and see if we can find things to use," she said. + +Andy smiled. "Yes, let's do that," he said. And with that, Andy and Louise set off on their adventure. They had a great time together, with nothing to worry about. +Once upon a time, there was a brave fireman. He was organized and always knew what to do. + +One day, there was a fire! The fireman rushed to the scene and saw that the flames were high and hot. He wanted to help and find a way to put out the fire. + +The fireman knew he had to reach the fire quickly. He looked around and found the perfect plan. "I'll use the ladder to reach the fire!," he shouted. + +The fireman climbed the ladder and used a hose to squirt water at the fire. He sprayed and sprayed until the fire was out. Everyone cheered for the brave fireman! + +"Thank you for saving us!" shouted a little girl. + +The fireman smiled. "It was my pleasure!" he said. +Once there was a mighty crayon named Bob. Bob was the best crayon ever and he loved to draw! Every day he would draw more and more pictures and he was getting better and better. + +One day Bob had a great idea. "I'm going to increase my colors!" he said. So Bob ran off to get more colors. He came back with 10 new colors and was very excited. + +Bob was feeling very proud when he got home. Then he heard a noise. He looked around and saw a little boy. "Hi Bob!" said the little boy. "What're you doing?" + +Bob smiled and said, "I'm increasing my colors! I got 10 new colors and now I'm mighty powerful." + +The little boy smiled and said, "That's awesome! Can I help?" + +"Sure!" said Bob. "We can draw some rainbow pictures together!" + +So the two of them started drawing. Soon the pictures were coming alive with all the colors. + +"Wow!" said the little boy. "You are the most mighty crayon I know!" + +Bob smiled and thanked the little boy for his help. And from that day on, Bob was the mightiest crayon in the world. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. It was Halloween and she was very excited. She was wearing her costume and she skipped down the street. Everywhere she looked she saw exciting things; pumpkins, ghosts, witches and more. + +The little girl was so full of joy that she just couldn't contain it. She took off running and soon she came to a little house. The house had ivy growing around it, and it looked like something straight out of a storybook. + +The little girl knocked on the door. After a moment, an old woman opened it. The woman said, “Hello, young one. What brings you here?†+ +The little girl smiled. “I came to ask if I can have some candy.†+ +The old woman chuckled. “I think that can be arranged. But first, let me look at your costume.†+ +The little girl showed the old woman her costume. The woman nodded and said, “You look so cute, little one! Come inside and I’ll get you some candy.†+ +The little girl thanked the old woman and went inside. After a moment, the old woman came back with a bag of candy. The little girl said thank you and went to close the door. + +“Wait!†The old woman said. “Before you go, let me give you a +Once upon a time there was a white rabbit called Max. He was very fluffy and loved to eat carrots. One day, Max was out looking for food when he stumbled upon a comb. He had never seen anything like it before and he began to stare in amazement. + +The comb was a bright pink color with tiny bristles that Max wanted to touch. He lifted his paw and was about to touch it when he heard a voice. + +"Hey! Don't touch that!" + +Max startled and turned around to see a girl behind him. She had a friendly smile on her face. + +"It's mine," she said. "I'm combing my hair so it can be pretty." + +Max looked at her and then back at the comb. He nodded in understanding before hopping away. He knew that the comb was really special and he wanted to give it to the girl as a surprise. + +The next morning, Max returned to the same spot with a white dandelion in his mouth. He placed it in front of the girl and stared at her with a big smile on his face. The girl smiled back at him and thanked him for his special gift. + +Max was so happy and his fluffy fur shone in the sun. He knew that he had done something special and that he and the girl had made a new friend. +Mommy and Daddy had a big surprise. They took Rachel to the park. + +Mommy said "Today we are gonna play a fun game." + +Rachel asked "What game?" + +Mommy said "We are going to have a race with the pans." + +Rachel was excited. She had never raced with pans before. + +Mommy, Daddy, and Rachel all lined up with their pans. Everyone was ready. + +Daddy let out a loud yelp and they began the race. Rachel, Mommy, and Daddy all ran as fast as they could. But Rachel was the fastest. She zoomed from one end of the track to the other. She was happy to be in the lead. + +Mommy cheered for Rachel and said "That was so competitive, Rachel!" + +Rachel smiled and said "Thanks Mommy! Can we play again?" + +Daddy said. "Sure! Let's race with the pans one more time!" + +Rachel, Mommy, and Daddy raced again with their pans. They all had fun and Rachel won the race again. Rachel was so proud of herself! +It was a hot day and Joe wanted to do something fun. He had an idea! He wanted to paint the hedge! + +Joe got all his paints and brushes, then he went outside. He grabbed two big blue paints to start. + +Joe began painting the hedge. He was having lots of fun! + +"Why don't you paint it red?" asked Mum. + +"No, I like blue," said Joe. + +Mum smiled. "OK Joe, blue it is! Go ahead and paint it blue!" + +And so Joe kept painting the hedge with blue. He painted it for a very long time and it looked beautiful. + +When he was done, Joe looked proudly at his work. The blue hedge looked so nice in the hot sun! +Once upon a time there was a brave explorer called Joe. He was determined to explore every corner of the world. One day he decided to explore an old swamp. He stepped inside and was so excited! + +Joe heard a strange noise and he knew he wasn't alone. He looked around and saw a big, green frog. "Hi there, my name is Joe" he said. The frog just stared at him and didn't say a word. + +Joe decided to try being friendly so he said "I don't know why, but I care about this swamp. Do you live here?" The frog replied "Yes, I do, I love it here. It's not boring like other places". Joe thought about what the frog said and he agreed. + +Joe said goodbye to the frog and started to explore the swamp. He noticed that the frogs were very friendly and cared for each other. He was so glad he visited the swamp. He knew he'd be back soon! +Once upon a time there was a boy called Tom. Tom liked to ride his bike. + +One day his mom said: "Tom, let's go out for a ride." + +Tom was so excited that he jumped on his bike and rode off down the street. + +As he was riding, he suddenly smelled something yummy. It was a sweet, fruity smell. He saw some bottles of fruity shampoo and thought it smelled so nice. + +Tom's mom said: "It smells nice, doesn't it? We should buy some." + +After they bought the shampoo, they rode back home. Tom was so happy to have his special fruity shampoo! + +When they arrived home, the house was feeling very hot. So Tom and his mom decided to take a swim in the pool to cool off. Tom had so much fun splashing around and washing his hair with his new fruity shampoo. + +Tom said: "That feels so nice and cool!" + +Tom and his mom had a great time together and ended their day with a cool pool ride. +Once there was a big boy who wanted to do his own laundry. He asked his mom for permission, but she said no. + +"It's too hard for you," she said. He was very sad. + +The next day he asked his mom again. "Can I do the laundry today, please?" + +The mom looked at him and said, "Let me think about it." + +So the big boy waited and waited. Finally, the mom said, "OK, I permit you to do the laundry. But if you mess up, you have to start all over again." + +The big boy was so excited, he ran to the laundry room and started sorting the clothes. He put the whites in one pile and the colors in another. + +Then he put the clothes in the washing machine, but he couldn't remember which detergent to use. He wanted to ask his mom, but he was afraid she'd get mad at him for being stupid. + +So he chose the detergent that smelled the best and put it in the machine. Then he smiled, proud that he was allowed to do his own laundry. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Jane. Jane wanted something to play with so she went to the store to buy a toy. + +"Can I buy an octopus?" She asked the cashier. + +"Yes," the cashier smiled, "Would you like a big one or a small one?" + +"I'd like a big one, please," Jane said. + +So the cashier gave her a big, fine octopus. It had eight long tentacles, and Jane named him Octavius. + +Jane hugged Octavius and played with him all day long. They had lots of fun together! + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was an amazing girl named Marlie. She had bright orange hair and loved to explore new places. + +One day, she was walking through the forest when she saw something shiny. She picked it up and to her surprise, it was a lime! Marlie had never seen a lime before, so she was very excited. + +Suddenly, a voice came from behind her. "That lime looks so yummy!" The voice belonged to a friendly little bunny. Marlie smiled at it, and the bunny said, "Can I come play with you and the lime?". + +Marlie was happy to let the bunny join her, so they had lots of fun playing with and eating the lime. When it came time to leave, Marlie said goodbye to the bunny and continued on her adventure. She never forgot the amazing lime and the new friend she made that day. +One day, Sally was feeling very sad. All of her friends were playing outside, but she couldn't join in because she was not feeling well. She didn't want to tell anyone why, so she just stayed in her room. + +Suddenly, she heard a noise outside her window. She looked out and saw something long and black. It was a junk car! Sally quickly ran outside and saw her friends all gathered around. + +One of the children spoke up. "What is it?" they all asked. Sally spoke up and said, "It looks like a junk car!" + +The kids all cheered and climbed into the car. They each started pushing and playing pretend. But Sally just stood there, still feeling very sad. She didn't want to join in. + +The kids all stopped and noticed Sally's sad face. "Why are you not playing, Sally?" one of them asked. Sally started to cry and said, "I just don't feel happy like I used to." + +The children all understood and hugged Sally. They said, "It's ok to weep, Sally. We are here for you." The children all held one another and gave her all the hugs she needed. + +In the end, Sally was happy again. All the sadness and junk car were forgotten. She knew she could always rely on her friends to help her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Carrie. She was only three years old and she had big dreams of being a scientist when she grew up. So, every day, Carrie would study hard and learn lots about the world around her. + +One day, Carrie was looking at a book about oxygen. She knew that oxygen was important to life and she wanted to learn more. So she asked her mom, "Mommy, what does oxygen do?" +Her mom smiled and said, "Well, oxygen helps us to breathe. It's like an invisible smelly gas that surrounds us." + +Carrie was amazed. "Wow," she said, "Can I do experiments to study oxygen?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, of course you can! You can use special tools to study oxygen and learn more about it." Carrie was so excited. She couldn't wait to start studying. + +The next day, Carrie started researching oxygen and doing experiments. She was so happy to be studying her favorite subject. And with every experiment, she learned more and more. +One day, a summer day, Mama and Jack were out for a walk. Mama had Jack on her back, he joked and laughed as he played along. Mama was excited, she wanted to show Jack a surprise. + +So they continued along the path, until they got to a big tree. Mama stopped there and smiled. She pointed at the tree and said “Look what we have here Jack, an axe!†+ +Jack was so excited, until he noticed the axe. He was sleepy but he asked “What’s that, Mama?â€. Mama smiled and said “It’s an axe, it is for cutting things withâ€. + +Jack looked sleepy and a little scared. He asked “Can I touch it?â€. Mama laughed and said “Of course, just don’t touch the sharp edges!â€. + +Jack reached out, he was excited and a little scared. He touched the big axe, it was cold and hard. Jack smiled and said “It’s so cool, Mama!†He showed his mama how to use the axe and they both laughed. + +After that, they went home and Jack was so happy. Mama hugged him, she was proud and happy to show Jack something new. +Once upon a time there was a nurse called Janine. She was so sweet and always took very good care of her patients. All her patients were so happy to see her. + +One day Janine was taking care of an old man. He kept complaining of a strange pain in his leg. Janine knew it must be a bad headache. She knew the old man must be in a lot of discomfort, so she decided to try something different. She put her hand on the old man's leg and it started to shrink. + +The old man was so surprised he said, "Wow Janine, how did you do that?" Janine smiled and replied, "It's my special magic". The old man smiled and the pain was gone. + +Janine's magic was so sweet that everyone wanted to try it. From that day on Janine was the most beloved nurse in the hospital. +Once upon a time, there was a famous pen named Pete. He was a big pen and he loved to stir things. + +One day Pete was stirring a bowl of soup when he saw a small bird. The bird was very hungry and Pete knew he could help. He quickly stirred the soup and filled the bird's tummy. + +The bird thanked Pete and said, "You're very kind! I wish I could be as famous as you one day." + +Pete smiled and said, "Being famous isn't everything. Anyone can be famous if they're kind and helpful." + +The bird was very happy to hear this and thanked Pete again before flying away. + +And that's the story of how Pete the Pen taught a small bird a valuable lesson. +Once upon a time, there was a happy bird flying in the sky. It whistled a beautiful song. It flew all the way over to the village where the people lived. + +As the bird flew down, it noticed the nice kitchen in the house. It wanted to see what was available. So, it flew toward the kitchen window and knocked on the glass. + +An old man inside the house heard the knocking. He opened up the window and said, "What do you want?" + +The bird spoke in a sweet voice and said, "I saw your kitchen and was wondering if there is something available for me to eat." + +The old man smiled and said, "Yes, I have some birdseed. Would you like some?" + +The bird was very excited and said, "Yes, please!" + +The old man sprinkled some birdseed onto the ground outside the kitchen window. The bird quickly ate it up and thanked the old man. + +The bird flew away happily, whistling its song into the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Joanne. She loved to create things with her hands and make them come alive. + +One day, she was walking through the park and found a toe. It didn't belong to anyone so she decided to create something special. She decided to make the ordinary toe into a beautiful butterfly! She used some colourful papers to give the butterfly wings and some strings to give it the body. + +When she finished, the toe butterfly came alive! It started to flutter in the air and sang a little song. Joanne was so happy! + +"What's your name?" she asked the butterfly. + +"My name is Toetle," the butterfly replied happily. + +So Joanne continued to play with her new friend, Toetle, for hours and enjoyed every moment of their time together. +Once, a deaf elephant named Bob was walking in the forest. He loved to explore and find new things. Suddenly, he heard a voice. "Hello, Bob!" it said. Looking around, he saw a bird perched in a tree. + +"Hello," said Bob, who was a bit surprised. The bird asked Bob if he wanted a drink. "Sure!" said Bob. The bird flew away and soon came back with a cup of delicious juice. + +Bob was happy and thanked the bird. The bird then told Bob that he was the only elephant who had ever visited this part of the forest. Bob was very happy and he drank his juice. + +Bob and the bird spent the day together, talking and exploring. By the end of the day, Bob felt like he had made a new best friend. Before leaving, Bob told the bird goodbye and thanked him for his juice. Then Bob waved goodbye and walked off into the sunset. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was very curious and loved playing in the garden. One day Sarah found a big orange box in the middle of the garden and she was so excited. She asked her mom for help, and mom said: “Let’s take a look and see what’s inside!†+ +They opened it and found a shiny magic wand! Sarah said: “Wow, it’s so cool! What can I do with it?†Mom said: “Let’s find out, just wave it around and say a number.†+ +So Sarah waved her wand and said “threeâ€. Suddenly, the garden lit up with orange lights! Sarah was so amazed and said: “Mommy, this magic wand is so cool! Can we do more numbers?†+ +Mom smiled and said: “Yes, we can. Let’s see what else we can make!†And with that, Sarah started counting up to ten. When she reached ten, she was filled with excitement and joy. She had used the magic wand to make the most amazing orange lights ever! +Once there was a little girl called Emma. She was only three years old and loved to play. One day, her mum and dad took her to the park. + +When she got there, Emma saw a big, blue swing. She ran over and started to rub the swing with her hand. + +Mum asked, "What are you doing, Emma?" + +"I'm rubbing the swing," she said. + +Dad smiled. "That's an unusual thing to do," he said. + +"Yes," said Emma, "but it feels nice and I like it." + +So Emma carried on rubbing the swing. She imagined she was a princess and the swing was her magic carpet. + +After a while, she climbed onto the swing. She giggled as she started to fly up and down. It was so much fun! + +Emma smiled and waved goodbye to her mum and dad as they went home. She still like to rub the swing sometimes when she went to the park. It always made her feel special. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lena. She wanted to plant something in her garden, so she decided to try. She grabbed a shovel and a bucket and a pot of water and went outside. + +The soil was hard and dry, so she had to try really hard to dig a hole. But then something strange happened. As she dug, she felt an urge in her heart to keep going. She kept digging until she found something. + +Lena saw something dirty and sparkly buried in the ground. She couldn't believe it. She pulled it out and looked at it closely. It was an old, dirty necklace. She wondered who put it there and why. + +Lena took her necklace inside and washed it off. After it was clean, she put it on and went outside to explore. Suddenly, she heard a voice. + +"Lena," the voice said, "You found my special necklace. I buried it a long time ago." + +Lena looked around, but she couldn't see anyone. Suddenly she spotted a little butterfly. The butterfly said goodbye and flew away. Lena smiled, feeling happy that she was able to find the necklace. She was glad she had tried. +Andy was looking for something. He had a red bucket and he was ready to organize something. He asked his mom, “What can I organize?†She answered, “Maybe you can organize your toys.†+ +He thought it was a good idea. He started to organize his toys. He placed the dolls together, the cars together, and he put the blocks in a separate box. When he had finished organizing his toys, his mom said, “Now let’s find you a novel." + +Andy asked, “What’s a novel?†His mom answered, “A novel is a funny story book with pictures. It’s fun to read.†+ +Andy was so excited. He got a funny novel about a silly cat and went to his room to read it. He read for hours and found the novel so funny. He couldn’t stop laughing. + +In the end, Andy had a lot of fun. He was very proud of himself for organizing his toys, and was looking forward to the next novel. +Once upon a time there were two friends, called Tom and John. Tom was 3 years old and John was 4 years old. They were best friends, always playing together. + +One day, Tom and John were playing in the garden when they heard a loud noise coming from the sky. It was a plane! They couldn't see where it was coming from. + +Tom was scared and he asked John, "What's that noise? What's happening?" + +John said, "I think it's a war. Planes are fighting." + +Tom asked, "Will it become a big war?" + +John was quiet for a moment, then said, "Maybe, if it doesn't stop soon." + +They watched the plane for a while, until it became really slow, and then flew away. Tom was relieved. + +John said, "Let's never have a war again. We should be friends forever". + +Tom smiled and said, "Yes, let's be friends forever!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved dragons. She had a toy dragon that she played with every day. One day, she went to the park to play with her dragon. + +At the park, she met a boy named Max. Max had a lot of toys, but he didn't have a dragon. Lily showed Max her dragon and Max loved it. He said, "Your dragon is so popular!" + +Lily and Max played together all day, but when it was time to go home, Max said, "I wish I had a dragon like yours." Lily had an idea. "Let's go to my house and I'll help you sort through my toys. Maybe you'll find a dragon you like!" + +At Lily's house, they sorted through all of her toys. And guess what they found? Another dragon toy! Max was so happy. He said, "Thank you for helping me find my very own dragon!" From that day on, Lily and Max played together every day with their dragon toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the field behind her house. She would run and jump and pick flowers. One day, Lily saw a scary dog in the field. She was very scared and wanted to run away. But then, she remembered her mom telling her to be brave. So, she took a deep breath and walked towards the dog. + +As she got closer, the dog started to growl and become angry. Lily became even more scared, but she didn't want to show it. She tried to be brave, but the dog attacked her. She screamed for help, but no one heard her. The dog bit her and she fell to the ground. + +Lily's parents found her in the field and rushed her to the hospital. She had to stay there for a long time and became very sick. She never went back to the field again. She learned that sometimes it's okay to be scared and run away from danger. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily got very dirty playing in the mud. Her mom said, "Lily, it's time to bathe!" So, Lily went inside and took a nice warm bath. + +After her bath, Lily's mom made her a yummy chocolate whip for dessert. Lily loved the whip so much that she asked for more. But, her mom said, "No, Lily. You've had enough. I'm sorry." + +Lily felt sad that she couldn't have more whip, but she knew her mom loved her and didn't want her to get a tummy ache. So, Lily hugged her mom and said, "It's okay, Mom. I'm not mad. I love you!" +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy saw an old man sitting on a bench. The old man looked sad. + +Timmy went to talk to the old man. The old man told Timmy that he was lonely and missed his family. Timmy listened to the old man's story and then went home. + +The next day, Timmy went back to the park with his friends. They brought some snacks and toys to share with the old man. When they got to the bench, the old man was there again. This time, he had a big smile on his face. Timmy and his friends shared their snacks and played with the old man. + +From that day on, Timmy and his friends visited the old man every week. They loved spending time with him and he loved having new friends. Timmy learned that even though someone may be old, they can still be fun and kind. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot was very sleepy because he had been playing all day. He curled up in his bed and closed his eyes. Suddenly, he heard a spark and woke up. + +He looked around and saw that his owner was using a camera to record him. Spot was very excited and started wagging his tail. He loved being in videos! + +After the recording was done, Spot went back to sleep. He dreamed of all the fun things he would do in his next video. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a brother named Max. One day, Lily and Max went to the park to play. It was a warm day, and the sun was shining bright. + +Lily saw a butterfly and she ran after it. Max followed her and they both ran around the park. After a while, they got tired and sat down on the grass. + +Max said, "Lily, can you explain why the sun is so warm today?" + +Lily replied, "I don't know, but it feels nice. Let's enjoy it while we can." + +They both sat there, enjoying the warm sun on their faces. It was a happy day for Lily and Max. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear pretty clothes, especially her favorite blouse with flowers on it. One day, her mom told her they were going to a party and Lily was very excited. But her mom said, "Lily, it might be difficult to find a present for our friend at the party." + +Lily didn't know what her mom meant by difficult, but she wanted to help. So, they went to the store and looked around. Suddenly, Lily saw a beautiful necklace with a heart on it. She told her mom she wanted to give it to their friend. Her mom told her it was a great idea and they bought it. + +At the party, their friend was very happy to receive the necklace from Lily. She said, "Lily, you are such a sweet girl. Thank you for the wonderful present." Lily was so happy that she had helped her mom find a present and that their friend liked it. She felt proud wearing her favorite blouse and knowing she had done something good. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a big slide that was very tall and dark. Lily was a little scared to go down the slide, but her mommy said it was okay. + +Lily climbed up the ladder and slid down the slide. It was so much fun! She wanted to do it again and again. Soon, her friends came to the park too. Lily welcomed them to play with her on the slide. + +They all went up and down the slide together, laughing and having a good time. Lily was so happy that she had friends to play with. When it was time to go home, she said goodbye to her friends and thanked them for playing with her. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy wanted to build a big tower with his blocks, but he didn't know how to make it stand up straight. + +Luckily, Timmy's friend Sarah came over to play. Sarah had a great idea! She suggested they use some tape to hold the blocks together. Timmy thought this was a great idea too! + +Sarah helped Timmy get the tape and they worked together to build the tower. It was so tall and strong! Timmy was so happy that Sarah had helped him and that they had such a great idea together. From that day on, Timmy and Sarah always helped each other and came up with great ideas to have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the mud and get her clothes all dirty. One day, her mom said to her, "Lily, it's time to take a bath. You're all dirty." + +Lily didn't want to take a bath because she was having so much fun playing outside. But her mom insisted, so Lily went to take a bath. While she was in the bath, her mom said, "Lily, do you know why we take baths?" + +Lily shook her head. Her mom said, "We take baths to stay clean and healthy. We need to test our bodies to make sure we're healthy, and taking baths helps us stay clean." + +Lily thought about this and realized that taking baths was important. From that day on, she made sure to take a bath every day and keep her body healthy. The moral of the story is that it's important to take care of our bodies and stay clean. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. Lily had a brilliant idea to wear her favorite socks to school. But when she went to put them on, she realized she lost one of her socks. She looked everywhere, but couldn't find it. + +Lily's friend, Sarah, noticed that Lily was sad and asked her what was wrong. Lily told Sarah about her missing sock. Sarah said, "I have a pair of socks that you can lend. They are not as brilliant as yours, but they will keep your feet warm." + +Lily was happy to have a friend like Sarah who was willing to lend her socks. She wore Sarah's socks to school and her feet stayed warm all day. After school, Lily returned the socks to Sarah and thanked her for being such a good friend. From that day on, Lily and Sarah always helped each other out when they needed something. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to travel in his car with his mommy and daddy. They would go to many different places and see many different things. One day, they went to a restaurant and Timmy's mommy put some pepper on his food. Timmy didn't like the pepper because it was too spicy. + +After they finished eating, they got back in the car and started driving. They went up a high hill and Timmy felt a little sick from the pepper. Suddenly, the car started to go too fast and it crashed into a tree. Timmy and his family were hurt and had to go to the hospital. Timmy was sad because he couldn't travel in his car anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her yard. One day, a big hurricane came and it was very windy and rainy. Lily's mommy told her to come inside and dress in warm clothes. + +Lily put on her favorite dress and her mommy gave her a cozy sweater. They sat inside and watched the hurricane from the window. It was very loud and scary, but Lily felt safe with her mommy. + +After the hurricane was over, they went outside to see the damage. There were lots of branches and leaves on the ground, but luckily their house was okay. Lily was happy to be safe and warm inside with her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in his backyard. One day, he saw a big flag blowing in the wind. He wanted to put it up on his treehouse, but it was too high for him to reach. + +Timmy's mom saw him struggling and asked, "Do you need help, Timmy?" + +"Yes, please," Timmy replied. + +His mom lifted him up and he was able to put the flag on the treehouse. Timmy was so happy and said, "Thank you, Mommy! The flag looks so big and pretty up here!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and catch bugs. One day, he saw a cricket hopping around in the grass. Timmy wanted to catch it, but the cricket was too fast. + +Timmy felt sad that he couldn't catch the cricket. He decided to kneel down and watch the cricket instead. As he watched, he noticed the cricket's beautiful wings and how it chirped. + +Even though he didn't catch the cricket, Timmy was happy he got to see it up close. From that day on, he always kneeled down to watch the crickets and other bugs in the grass. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Floppy. Floppy was very cute and loved to play with his friends. One day, Floppy and his friends found a big box. They wanted to see what was inside, but the box was too heavy for them to lift. + +Floppy had an idea. He said, "Let's load the box onto the wagon and pull it to our clubhouse!" So, they all worked together and loaded the box onto the wagon. + +When they got to the clubhouse, they opened the box and found a symbol inside. They didn't know what it was for, but it looked very important. They decided to take care of the symbol and keep it safe. + +After that day, Floppy and his friends learned that working together can help them do big things. They also learned that sometimes, things that seem unimportant, like a symbol, can be very valuable. +Once upon a time, there was a bad wolf. He was very hungry and wanted to eat some food. He went to the store to buy some meat but he didn't have any money. So, he demanded the store owner to give him the meat for free. But the owner said no. + +The bad wolf was very angry and decided to steal the meat. He sneaked into the store and took a card from the owner's desk. He used the card to open the door of the fridge and took the meat. But when he was leaving, the owner caught him. + +The bad wolf felt very ashamed and said sorry. The owner forgave him and gave him some food to eat. From that day on, the bad wolf never demanded anything from anyone again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very sick and had to go to the hospital. He was scared and didn't want to go, but his mom said they needed to see a doctor to make him feel better. + +When they arrived at the hospital, they met a very nice nurse named Sarah. Sarah was very patient with Timmy and talked to him about his favorite toys. Timmy felt better and started to play with his toys. + +Suddenly, a doctor came in and talked to Timmy's mom. They discussed Timmy's illness and what they could do to help him. The doctor was very impressive and knew a lot about how to make Timmy feel better. + +After a few days in the hospital, Timmy started to feel much better. He learned that it's important to listen to the doctors and nurses when they want to help you. Timmy was happy to go home and play with his toys again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine, but one day she woke up feeling very sleepy. Her mommy said, "Lily, you need to take a nap so you can feel better." + +Lily went to her room and climbed into her cozy bed. She closed her eyes and soon fell asleep. While she was sleeping, she dreamed about going on an adventure in the forest. + +When she woke up, she saw a butterfly outside her window. She got up and went outside to observe it. As she was watching the butterfly, she noticed her waist felt tighter than before. + +She went back inside and told her mommy, "My waist feels tight. Did I eat too many cookies?" Her mommy laughed and said, "No, silly! You just grew taller while you were sleeping!" Lily was so happy to hear this and went back outside to continue her adventure in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved getting his hair cut by the barber. He always got a lollipop after his haircut, and it was yummy. + +One day, Timmy's mom took him to a new barber. The barber had a big beard and Timmy was scared. "I don't want him to cut my hair," Timmy said to his mom. + +"Don't worry, he's a nice barber," his mom said. But Timmy was still scared. + +The barber tried to talk to Timmy, but he wouldn't listen. Then the barber had an idea. "Do you want to help me separate the hair clippings?" he asked. Timmy liked the idea of helping, so he agreed. They separated the hair clippings and Timmy felt better. He even got a yummy lollipop after his haircut. From then on, Timmy wasn't scared of the new barber anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite was a doll with an attractive dress. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help spread some jam on her toast. Lily was happy to help and spread the jam all over the bread. + +Later, Lily and her mom went to the park. They saw a big chain on the swing set. Lily's mom lifted her up so she could touch the chain. It was cold and shiny. Lily thought it was pretty and wanted to play on the swing. + +After swinging, they went to a store. Lily saw a toy with a chain on it. It was a necklace with a heart. Lily thought it was very attractive and asked her mom if she could have it. Her mom said yes and Lily was very happy. She wore the necklace all day and showed it to everyone she saw. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the rain. She would jump and splash in the puddles until her clothes were soaking wet. Her mommy always told her to come inside before she caught a cold. + +One day, Lily was playing outside when her mommy called her in for dinner. Lily didn't want to stop playing in the rain, but she knew her mommy was dependable and always knew what was best for her. So, she went inside and ate her dinner. + +After dinner, Lily went to bed. She was so tired from playing in the rain all day. As she was falling asleep, she heard a loud noise outside. It was thunder and lightning. Lily was scared, but she knew her mommy would keep her safe. + +The next morning, Lily woke up to find that her favorite tree had fallen down in the storm. She was sad and started to cry. But then, her mommy told her to applaud the tree for all the fun they had together. Lily clapped her hands and felt a little bit better, but she still missed her tree. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mom. Lily saw a colorful butterfly flying around. She ran to catch it, but it flew away. + +Lily said, "Mommy, I want to catch the butterfly. Can you help me?" + +Mommy replied, "Sure, but we need something useful to catch it. Let's go get a net." + +They went to the store and bought a net. Lily was so happy. She said, "Thank you, mommy. Now we can catch the butterfly!" + +When they got back to the park, they used the net to catch the butterfly. Lily was so excited. She said, "Look, mommy! The butterfly is so pretty. It has many colors!" + +Mommy replied, "Yes, it does. Now let's let it go so it can fly and drink nectar from the flowers." + +Lily said goodbye to the butterfly and they watched it fly away. She was happy to have seen such a beautiful color and to have caught the butterfly with the useful net. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her mom were walking to the park when it started to rain. Lily's mom had forgotten to bring an umbrella, so they got very wet. + +Lily started to panic because she didn't like getting wet. Her mom told her not to worry and that they would find some shelter soon. Suddenly, they saw a man selling umbrellas on the street. Lily's mom bought one, and they both huddled under it to stay dry. + +Lily's mom was sorry for forgetting the umbrella, and Lily forgave her. They continued to walk to the park, and Lily had a lot of fun playing on the swings and slides. From then on, Lily's mom always remembered to bring an umbrella when they went out, just in case it rained again. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Benny who loved to eat carrots. One day, Benny saw a carrot in a garden, but it was too high for him to reach. He tried to jump, but he couldn't get it. + +Suddenly, Benny saw a boy holding a carrot. He followed the boy and saw that he had many carrots available. But the boy didn't want to give Benny any carrots. Benny felt sad and hungry. + +Then, Benny remembered his mom's words: "Always be kind and share with others." Benny felt bad for following the boy, but he knew what he had to do. He went back to the garden and found a carrot that he could reach. He ate it and felt happy. Benny learned that it's better to work hard and get what you need instead of taking from others. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Floppy. Floppy loved to hop around in the fields and eat carrots. One day, Floppy saw a big carrot patch on the other side of a clear stream. Floppy wanted to go eat the carrots, but he was scared of the water. + +Floppy asked his friend, a little bird, to help him cross the stream. The bird said yes and flew over to Floppy. The bird said, "I can help you cross the stream, but you have to promise to admire my pretty feathers." Floppy agreed and the bird picked him up with his beak and flew him over the stream. + +When they got to the carrot patch, Floppy started eating all the carrots he could find. But then, he saw a big, mean dog coming towards him. Floppy was scared and didn't know what to do. But then he remembered his promise to the bird and said, "I admire your pretty feathers!" The dog heard Floppy and thought he was talking to him. The dog was so happy that he started wagging his tail and left Floppy alone. + +Floppy was so happy that he got to eat all the carrots he wanted and he was safe from the dog. He thanked the bird for helping him cross the stream and for teaching him to admire others. From that day on, Floppy was never scared of the water again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a beautiful flower and wanted to touch it. She walked over to the flower, but it was too high for her to reach. + +Just then, a kind lady passed by and saw Lily struggling. She picked the flower and gave it to Lily. Lily was so happy and thanked the lady. She held the beautiful flower close to her chest and smelled it. + +From that day on, Lily would always remember the kind lady who passed by and helped her touch the beautiful flower. She would always cherish the memory of that day in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a kind boy named Timmy who loved to play hockey. One day, he went to the park to play but there was another boy who didn't want to share the hockey stick. Timmy asked the boy if he could sit and play with him, but the boy said no. + +Timmy felt sad and didn't know what to do. He sat down on a bench and thought about how he could solve the problem. Suddenly, he had an idea! He went to his bag and took out another hockey stick. He went back to the boy and said, "Let's play together! We can share the hockey sticks." The boy smiled and said yes. + +From that day on, Timmy and the boy played together every day. They were both happy and had fun playing hockey together. Timmy learned that sometimes when there is a conflict, it's important to be kind and find a solution that makes everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the park. One day, Timmy saw a new toy in the store. He wanted it so much, but he didn't have enough money to buy it. Timmy was sad. + +Suddenly, a crocodile appeared in front of him. Timmy was scared, but the crocodile was friendly. The crocodile said, "I have a gift for you." Timmy was surprised. The crocodile gave him a toy that was just like the one he wanted. + +Timmy was so happy and he accepted the gift from the crocodile. From that day on, Timmy played with his new toy every day and he never forgot the kind crocodile who gave it to him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a shiny penny that she loved to play with. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her penny. She tied it to a string and swung it around in the air. But then, a big gust of wind came and blew the penny away. Lily was so sad. She looked everywhere for her penny, but she couldn't find it. + +Just when she thought she would never see her penny again, a kind man walked up to her and asked why she was sad. Lily told him about her lost penny. The man smiled and said he had found a penny earlier that day. He gave it to Lily and tied it to her string so she could play with it again. Lily was so happy she gave the man a big hug. From that day on, Lily never forgot to tie her penny to her string so it wouldn't blow away again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, but her mom always said it was too boring. One day, Lily went outside to play in the mud. She loved to make mud pies and jump in the puddles. But then, her mom came outside and saw her covered in mud. She got very mad and told Lily to come inside right away. + +Lily was sad and didn't understand why her mom didn't care about her fun. She went to her room and thought about what happened. She realized that her mom cared about her and just wanted her to be clean and safe. From then on, Lily made sure to ask her mom before playing in the mud and always cleaned up after herself. She learned that even when someone seems mad, they still care about you. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very hungry and wanted to eat something yummy. She asked her mommy for a snack. + +"Mommy, can I have a tomato?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, sweetie," her mommy replied. "But the tomato is cold. Do you want me to warm it up?" + +"No, thank you. I like it cold," Lily said. + +Her mommy gave her the tomato and Lily took a seat at the table. She took a big bite and smiled. + +"Mmm, this tomato is delicious!" she said. + +Lily's mommy smiled too. "I'm glad you like it," she said. + +And from that day on, Lily always asked for a cold tomato when she was hungry. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with bubbles. One day, she was blowing bubbles in the park when a wealthy man walked by. He stopped and watched her for a moment. + +"Those are some beautiful bubbles you're blowing," he said. + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you! Do you want to clap with me when I pop them?" + +The man laughed and said, "Sure, I would love to!" So, Lily and the wealthy man clapped every time one of the bubbles popped. They had so much fun together that the man even gave Lily a big bottle of bubble solution to take home with her. + +From that day on, Lily would blow bubbles every day and remember the fun she had with the wealthy man. And every time she popped a bubble, she would clap and remember their special moment together. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim in the smooth water of the ocean. He had many fish friends who swam with him every day. But Nemo felt sad because he didn't have a home. He didn't belong anywhere. + +One day, Nemo saw a shiny object in the distance. He swam closer to it and found a beautiful seashell. It was the perfect size for him. Nemo decided to make it his new home. He was so happy because now he belonged somewhere. + +Nemo invited his fish friends to see his new home. They were so impressed with how smooth the seashell was. Nemo felt proud to have found such a perfect home. From that day on, Nemo always swam with his friends and felt happy because he had a place to belong. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and run around with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends decided to have a race. They all lined up at the starting line and got ready to run. + +Timmy's muscles were feeling heavy because he had been playing all day, but he was determined to win the race. As they started running, Timmy noticed that one of his friends was falling behind. He stopped running and turned around to gaze at his friend. + +Timmy's other friends kept running, but Timmy stayed behind to help his friend. They walked together for a little while until his friend's muscles felt better. Then they both started running again. They didn't win the race, but Timmy was happy because he helped his friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and always kept them in a big store in her room. One day, Lily's little brother came into her room and started to play with her toys. Lily didn't like it, but she didn't know what to do. + +Then, she had an idea. She took her favorite toy and put it on display on her shelf. She told her brother that it was too great to play with and he couldn't touch it. Her brother got upset and started to cry, but Lily felt proud of herself for finding a solution to the problem. + +Later that day, Lily's mom came into her room and saw the toy on display. She asked Lily why she wasn't playing with it. Lily explained what had happened with her brother, and her mom told her that it wasn't fair to keep the toy all to herself. Lily realized her mistake and took the toy down from display. She apologized to her brother and they played together happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pick flowers in the meadow. One day, she saw a butterfly and tried to catch it, but it flew away. She felt sad and went to sleep. + +In her dream, she saw the butterfly again. It was flying around her and she felt happy. The butterfly said, "Don't be ignorant, Lily. I am your friend and I come to visit you in your dreams." + +Lily woke up and saw a flower beside her bed. She smiled and picked it up. She knew that the butterfly came to her dream to make her happy. From that day on, she always picked a flower before she went to sleep, hoping to see her friend again in her dreams. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to play in the pond with his friends. One day, Ducky and his friends decided to go on an adventure. They found a big raft and climbed on it. They sailed down the river and had so much fun! + +But then, it started to rain. Ducky and his friends got wet and miserable. They knew they had to go home and get dry. When they arrived home, Ducky's mom helped him wash all the mud off his feathers. Ducky felt much better after his bath and snuggled up in his cozy nest. He was happy to be warm and dry again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and draw pictures. One day, Lily's uncle came to visit her. He was a cheerful man who loved to tell jokes and play games. + +Lily was so happy to see her uncle and they played together all day. When it was time for her uncle to leave, Lily said goodbye and gave him a big hug. Her uncle replied, "I had so much fun playing with you, Lily. We should do it again soon." + +The next day, Lily's mom asked her to share her toys with her little brother. At first, Lily didn't want to share because she loved her toys so much. But then she remembered how happy she felt when she played with her uncle and how he made her laugh. So, she decided to share her toys with her brother and they had fun playing together. + +Lily learned that sharing is important and it makes others happy too. She was grateful for her uncle's cheerful visit and the lesson he taught her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. They decided to march around the playground like soldiers. Suddenly, a big boy came and grabbed Lily's toy. Lily was very upset because the boy was being rude. + +Lily's friends saw what happened and they all marched over to the boy. They told him that he was being rude and that he needed to give Lily back her toy. The boy felt bad and he gave the toy back to Lily. + +Lily was happy again and she thanked her friends for helping her. They all continued to march around the playground and have fun together. From that day on, Lily knew that she had good friends who would always stand up for her when someone was being rude. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play games with his friends, but he always wanted to win. He was very competitive and would get upset if he lost. + +One day, Timmy's mom turned on the radio and they heard a song that said "It's not about winning, it's about having fun." Timmy's mom reminded him of this every time he got upset about losing. + +Timmy started to realize that it was more fun to play games and have fun with his friends instead of just trying to win all the time. He was still competitive, but he didn't get upset anymore when he lost. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to have fun and enjoy the game, not just focus on winning all the time. +Once upon a time, there was a lady who lived in a big house. She was very bossy and always told everyone what to do. One day, a little girl named Lily came to visit her. + +"Can I play with your toys, please?" asked Lily. + +"No, you cannot," replied the bossy lady. "They are mine and you cannot touch them." + +Lily felt sad because she really wanted to play with the toys. She looked around the house and saw a door that was locked. + +"What's behind that door?" asked Lily. + +"That's none of your business," said the bossy lady. "Now go and sit down." + +Lily did as she was told, but she couldn't stop thinking about the locked door. She decided to sneak over and try to open it. As she turned the key, the bossy lady caught her and got angry. + +"I told you not to touch anything!" she shouted. "Now go home and don't come back!" + +Lily felt sad, but she knew she shouldn't have tried to open the locked door. She said goodbye and went home, hoping to come back another day and play with the toys. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy little rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to ride his bike, but he always fell down because he was so clumsy. One day, Benny wanted to ride his bike to the park to play with his friends. + +Before Benny could ride his bike, his dad had to nail the loose board on the porch. Benny watched his dad carefully as he hammered the nail into the board. Benny thought the nail looked sharp and dangerous. + +Benny rode his bike to the park and played with his friends. They had so much fun that they didn't realize it was getting late. When it was time to go home, Benny hopped on his bike and started to ride away. Suddenly, he hit a bump and fell off his bike. He looked down and saw a nail sticking out of his tire! Benny remembered how his dad had nailed the board on the porch and knew he needed to be careful around nails. + +Benny's dad came to pick him up and saw the flat tire. He was proud of Benny for being careful and not getting hurt. From that day on, Benny always checked his bike for nails before he rode it. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to ride his bike. One day, Timmy's dad gave him a black helmet to wear while he rode his bike. Timmy put the helmet on his head and said, "Wow, this helmet is cool!" + +Timmy's mom saw him wearing the helmet and said, "Timmy, your helmet is dirty. You should polish it so it shines." Timmy didn't know how to polish his helmet, so he asked his mom to help him. + +Together, they got a cloth and some polish and started to clean the helmet. Timmy watched as his mom rubbed the polish onto the helmet and it started to shine. "Look, Timmy," his mom said, "now your helmet is clean and shiny!" Timmy was so happy and said, "Thank you, Mommy. Now I can ride my bike safely with my shiny black helmet." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy had an idea to build a big tower out of his blocks. He worked hard and built the tallest tower he had ever made. + +Timmy's mom came in and saw the tower. "Wow, Timmy! That's amazing!" she said. But then, Timmy's little sister came in and accidentally knocked over the tower. Timmy was so sad and started to tear up. + +His mom tried to comfort him, but Timmy was still ashamed that his tower was destroyed. "I'm sorry, Timmy," his sister said. But Timmy didn't want to forgive her. He went to bed feeling sad and angry. + +The next day, Timmy woke up and saw that his sister had built him a new tower. He felt happy again and said, "Thank you, sister!" But then, he accidentally knocked over the tower himself. Timmy felt so bad that he started to cry. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and daddy. They had a picnic and ate yummy sandwiches. But then, Lily saw a big pile of ash on the ground. It was disgusting! + +Lily's mommy told her to keep away from the ash because it was dirty and could make her sick. So, Lily played with her toys on the other side of the park. She had so much fun playing with her dolls and drawing pictures. + +When it was time to go home, Lily's daddy cleaned up the ash with a broom and put it in the trash can. Lily was happy that the disgusting ash was gone and she could play in the park again next time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the peaceful forest to play with her friends, the animals. One day, she went to the forest and saw that her favorite tree had disappeared. She asked her friend, the rabbit, where it went. + +"Where did my tree go?" asked Lily. + +"It disappeared," replied the rabbit. + +Lily was sad, but then she saw a beautiful butterfly. She followed it and found her tree had just moved to a new spot. She was happy again and played with her friends in the peaceful forest all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, while playing, she noticed that her shoelaces had a knot in them. She tried to untie it, but it was too hard. + +Lily's friend, Sarah, saw her struggling and asked, "Do you need help with your shoelaces?" + +Lily replied, "Yes, please. I can't do it by myself." + +Sarah smiled and said, "Don't worry, I care about you. I'll help you untie the knot." + +After Sarah helped Lily, they continued playing. Lily was so happy that her friend cared about her and helped her with her shoelaces. She realized that having a friend who cares is more important than having cheap toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went for a walk in the forest with her mommy. Suddenly, Lily stumbled and fell down. Her mommy asked, "Are you okay, Lily?" Lily replied, "Yes, I just tripped over a rock." + +As they continued walking, they saw a deer with a pale coat. Lily said, "Look mommy, the deer is so pale!" Her mommy said, "Yes, it's because it's winter and the deer's coat changes color." + +Later on, they stopped to have a snack. Lily accidentally bit her lip while eating her sandwich. She said, "Ouch, my lip hurts!" Her mommy gave her a kiss to make it feel better. + +After their snack, they continued walking and enjoying the beauty of the forest. Lily felt happy to spend time with her mommy and see all the animals in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and collect sticks. One day, she found a big stick that was stuck in the ground. + +Lily tried to pull the stick out, but it wouldn't budge. She asked her friend, Timmy, for help. Timmy was brave and strong. He tried to pull the stick out, but it still wouldn't move. + +Lily and Timmy decided to solve the problem together. They thought and thought, until finally, Timmy had an idea. He suggested they use a shovel to dig around the stick and loosen the dirt. + +It worked! With the stick freed from the ground, Lily and Timmy were so happy. They high-fived each other and said, "We did it! We solved the problem!" From that day on, they knew they could solve any problem together. +One day, there was a boy called Tom. He was a very curious boy who liked to explore new things. He was walking in the fields when he discovered something unknown. It was a wheat field! He saw that some of the wheat had broken off and fallen to the ground. He decided to pick it up and have a closer look. He was amazed when he found out what it was. + +He showed the wheat to his mum who told him that he had discovered wheat. She showed him how to hold the wheat and showed him how it could be made into bread. Tom was so happy to learn something new. + +He then spent many days going on adventures in the fields, discovering new things. He found many more types of wheat he never knew before. Every time he found something new, he was amazed. + +Tom really enjoyed discovering new things and learning about the world around him. He was so excited to find new and unknown things in the wheat fields. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was so excited to open his new red toy box. He opened it and saw all kinds of cool things inside. There were lots of cars, trucks and trains. There were also dolls, blocks and animals. The best part of all was a big red truck at the very bottom. He was so happy, he almost jumped up and down. The little boy could play with his new toys all day long. He knew it was going to be the best day ever! +Once upon a time there was a dad who wanted to introduce something very special to his son. He had a big box and inside it was a crack. He opened the box and the crack was very big, dirty and sparkly. + +The dad said to his son, "this is called a crack, and it can make wonderful things happen. You put rocks and dirt into the crack and then it creates something new and exciting." + +The son was very eager to try it out, so his dad showed him how to put in the rocks and dirt. He carefully put everything in the crack. The little boy was so excited to see what was going to happen next. + +Suddenly, the dirt and rocks started to shake and then… POP! A big burst of colorful light filled the room. All around them were tiny sparkles which sparkled and shone like stars. + +The dad and son were delighted, and the son could hardly believe his eyes. He looked around at all the beautiful sparkles with awe and wonder. + +The dad smiled and said, “Welcome to the magical world of sparkles. This is where new and exciting things happen.†+ +And the little boy smiled knowing something special had been introduced to him today. He now knew that with a bit of dirt and rocks, beautiful things could be created. +Once upon a time there was an honest dragon who lived in a cave. He was a friendly dragon who liked to help his friends. One day, he went to visit one of his friends and as he flew over a mountain, he saw a funny looking cloud. He flew closer to check it out and suddenly the cloud turned into a scary dragon! He was huge with big claws and a long tail. + +The honest dragon was scared, but he remembered his courage and shouted out a warning. He told the scary dragon to stay away from his friends and their cave. + +The scary dragon was surprised and angry at the same time. He roared loudly, shaking the mountains and sky, but he realized that the honest dragon was only trying to protect his friends. + +Suddenly, the sky began to grow darker, and the wind blew hard. The scary dragon flew away and the honest dragon returned safely to his home. From that day on, the honest dragon watched the sky to make sure it was safe for him and his friends. +Once there was a little girl. She wanted to go on a special adventure. So she decided to go to the vegetable garden. When she got there, she saw lots of bright vegetables in different shapes and sizes. She saw carrots, tomatoes, beans and pumpkins. She was so excited. She found some beautiful sweet corn and she couldn't wait to try it. She also found some sweet potatoes and they smelled so yummy. She gathered up all the vegetables and came back to her house. She cooked the vegetables and ate them for dinner. It was the best dinner ever. She was so happy to have gone on her special adventure and to have found so many delicious vegetables. +Once upon a time there was a treehouse. It was very nice and cozy, and full of toys. One day, when the sun went down, fire started in the treehouse. Everyone was scared! But one brave person came to the rescue. They ran and got a bucket of water. They quickly used the water to save the treehouse. Everyone cheered and hugged the brave person. After the fire was gone, the treehouse was only ash. Everyone was very ashamed. But at the end of the day, everyone was happy because the treehouse was safe. The end. +Once there was a strong, brave spider. She wanted a special place to live so she could miss her family. She looked around and saw a cobweb in a corner. It looked perfect! + +The spider started to make her web, spinning the threads extra strong. She wove a pattern of circles and strings. Even better, a little scent was coming from the cobweb. The spider liked it! + +Missing her family, the spider thought of a plan. She ran around the web from thread to thread and made a big pointer. Now her family could find her if they ever got lost. + +The cobweb was finally finished and the spider was happy. Whenever she felt lonely, she just looked around the beautiful web and remembered she was not alone. +One day, a truck drove by a house. Inside the house, a small boy saw the truck. He was so excited and waved to the truck. But the truck was too busy to see the boy. The boy felt a bit sad but he kept waving even when the truck drove away. + +The truck stopped at a nearby farm. A farmer was working in the fields and he saw the truck drive by. He didn't know who was inside so he waved back to the truck. It was a friendly wave to let the driver know he was welcome on the farm. + +The truck drove away. The farmer felt a little confused because he was an ignorant person. He didn't know that inside the truck was the little boy who had waved to him earlier. The boy was excited that someone had waved back to him. He was happy for the rest of the day. +One day, a little girl was walking in the woods. She walked to a large tree on one side. She saw that the tree had many dry leaves on its side. She wanted to act like a leaf, so she jumped up and started flapping her arms. She spun around and around until she was all mixed up. Then she felt the wind on her face. It felt so nice! The little girl kept acting like a leaf until she felt tired. She stopped and took a deep breath. It was such a fun way to spend the day! She looked up at the tree and smiled. She'd act like a leaf again soon. +Grandma was visiting her grandson for the day. He was so happy. Grandma took him to his bedroom and said, "Remember, we have to behave in here!" + +Her grandson was excited to explore. He looked around the room and felt the smooth furniture. Everything was clean and smelled nice. Suddenly, he spotted his favorite toy on the bed. + +He ran over to sit down. As soon as he touched the toy, Grandma said, "No, no. That's not how we behave in a bedroom. It's not a playground." + +Grandma sat down next to him and said, "Let's play a game. It will be fun!" She picked up the toy and showed him how to play. + +He had so much fun with Grandma. He knew he had to behave in his bedroom, but he also knew that playing special games with Grandma made it even more fun. +Pete was so tired. He had been playing all morning and he could hardly keep his eyes open. Slowly, he opened his mouth wide and let out a huge yawn. His mom smiled and told him it was time for a nap. + +Pete got into his bed, and his mom tucked him in with his favourite blue and white striped blanket. She kissed him on the forehead and Pete closed his eyes. + +He had a dream about a magical fair. There were lots of different games to play, and he had so much fun. But after playing so many games he was very tired, so he let out a big yawn. + +He awoke feeling refreshed and happy. He could still feel the soft warmth of his striped blanket around him, and he knew he was ready to enjoy the rest of his day. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lily. She was very clever! +One day while she was playing in the garden, she saw something shiny. It was a cross! She picked it up and shook it to see what would happen. +Suddenly, a big surprise came out of the cross - a magic Genie! He said, "I will grant you three wishes". + +Lily was so excited! She thought for a minute, and then smiled. She said, "I wish for a new bicycle and for every day to be filled with lots of surprises!" + +The Genie smiled and said, "Your wish is my command". Then he waved his wand, and suddenly a brand new bicycle appeared in front of her! + +Lily was so happy! She thanked the Genie and said goodbye. From that day on, she had lots of fun and lots of surprises! +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She wanted to make some tea. She went to the kitchen and looked in the cupboard. All she could find was a box of disgusting tea. She didn't know much about it, but it didn't look very nice. + +Still, she decided to try to make it. She put some of the tea into a cup, added some water and stirred it. When it was ready, she took a sip. It tasted terrible! She grimaced and spat it out. + +Lucy wiped her mouth and went back to the cupboard. This time she found some nice smelling tea leaves. She put them into the cup, added some hot water and made a cup of tea that smelled delicious. She took a sip and smiled. It was much better! + +Lucy was happy. She had made the most delicious cup of tea, and it was exactly what she wanted. +Mum and Dad took Tommy and Lucy to the park. Tommy and Lucy were so excited! They could smell the yummy flowers and the grass was so green and bouncy. They saw the swings and the seesaw and couldn’t wait to play on them. + +Suddenly there was an emergency! Dad saw smoke coming from the nearby cafe. He rushed over to help. Mum told Tommy and Lucy to stay in the park and she followed Dad. + +The emergency was over soon, and everyone was safe. Dad and Mum came back to the park and they were all so excited. They spent the rest of the day in the park, playing, laughing and eating ice cream. It was a really exciting day! +Danny was feeling competitive. He wanted to be the best at something. He had an idea. He would try to fish a worm out of the garden with his tiny hands! He was excited and went to the garden with a smile. + +He walked around and looked for a worm. He eventually found one and crouched down. He reached his hands towards the worm and tried to grab it. The worm wriggled and squirmed and moved away! Danny kept trying, but he couldn't catch the worm! He was frustrated, but he was determined to try his best. + +Finally, Danny was able to grab the worm and he lifted it up in his hands. He was so excited he had caught the worm that he jumped up and down with joy! His competitive spirit has helped him to succeed, and he was very proud of himself. +Once upon a time, there was an attractive plane in the sky. It had bright colors and sparkled in the sun. The plane was so high up, it seemed like it was floating in the clouds. + +One day, a little girl was outside playing. She saw the plane in the sky, and she wanted to poke it. She started to run and jump as high as she could, trying to reach the plane. + +But it was too high, and she couldn't do it. She was tired and frustrated, so she sat down and started to cry. + +Suddenly, the plane flew closer to the ground. As it flew low, the little girl could reach her hand out and poke it! She was so happy, and she smiled up at the plane and waved. She said goodbye as the plane flew back into the clouds. +Once upon a time there was a lively little girl. She was so happy and full of fun. One day, she had an adventurous idea. + +The girl found a special rock and decided to make a wish on it. She shut her eyes tightly, wished for the most wonderful surprise and then, pinched the rock. + +Oh, what happened next? The girl opened her eyes and looked around. She saw a big, beautiful rainbow in the sky, and she knew her wish had come true. + +The girl nodded her head in delight, then clapped her hands excitedly. She ran and skipped, feeling even more lively, as if the rainbow had sprinkled her with joy. + +The girl never forgot her special wish, and the surprise it brought. +A little girl was very excited. She had a plan! She was going out to pick blueberries. She put on her special yellow raincoat and matching boots and she drove off with her parents to a special blueberry bush. + +When she arrived, the little girl was so happy. She looked at the blueberry bush and it was so pretty. She grabbed her basket and started to pick. She filled her basket with lots of juicy blueberries. + +When she was all finished, the little girl was very proud. She had a plan, and she did it! She took off her special yellow raincoat and went back to the car with her basket full of delicious blueberries. + +The little girl was so happy. She couldn't wait to get home and eat all the blueberries. What a fun day! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. His name was Charlie. Charlie was very independent. He wanted to do things all by himself. + +One day, Charlie wanted to visit his neighbor. He had to get to the neighbor's house, but he didn't know where it was. He looked around and saw a gate. The gate seemed very big and wide. + +Charlie opened the gate, but he was a bit scared. He thought about going back home but he decided it was time for him to be brave and independent. + +He walked through the gate and the path seemed to go on forever. But eventually, he saw the neighbor's house! He knew he had made the right decision to be brave. + +He said hello to his neighbor and they had a great time. Charlie was very proud of himself. He had done it all by himself! +Once upon a time there was a loyal bear called Teddy. Teddy lived in a big box in the corner of his house. Teddy loved his box and the adventures he could go on while he was in it. + +One day, Teddy decided he wanted to travel to a far and distant place, so he started to pack. He carefully packed all his favourite things, including his favourite blanket, a toy train and some yummy honey snacks. He made sure to label everything with his name, so no one could take it while he was away. + +Finally, Teddy was ready and he said goodbye to his house. He was so excited for his travels, but he was a bit sad that he wouldn't be at home for his birthday. + +But Teddy was loyal, and he trusted that his family and friends would understand why he had to go. He said a promise to himself, to come back home with an even bigger box, full of new stories and adventures, to share with everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved learning new things, especially about animals. One day, his mommy took him to the zoo. Timmy was so excited to see all the animals. + +When Timmy arrived, he saw a lion in the first cage. It was a bit scary for him, but his mommy held his hand and told him it was OK. + +Along the way, Timmy's mommy introduced him to different animals and their babies. He was very excited when he saw the monkeys and their little babies playing together. + +Soon, Timmy saw the pins. They were huge and bright, and had pointy noses and cute furry tails. Timmy was so happy, he wanted to get close to them. His mommy showed him how to be careful around them, and introduced him to the pins. + +Though the pins were not scary, Timmy was still a bit afraid. But after his mommy showed him how to pet them carefully, he was no longer scared and gave the pins a big hug. After that, Timmy and the pins were best friends! +Once there was a little boy who was very sick. He had a fever and started to cry. He wanted to be healed. + +Suddenly he heard a loud noise outside. He looked out the window and saw a big barrel. Sitting on top of it was a man. The man had a strange hat and a big smile. He said he could heal the little boy. + +The man started to wave his hands and do funny dances around the barrel. The boy was worried, it looked really stupid. But then something amazing happened. The little boy began to feel better. He could feel the sickness leaving his body. + +The man told the boy that the barrel was special and it had the power to heal. The little boy thanked the man and said goodbye. + +The little boy was all better now and he was very happy. He knew that the barrel and the man's magical dancing had healed him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She liked to help her mom do the laundry. She would get a basket filled with wet clothes then hang them up on a line outside. Then she'd wait and watch as the sun slowly melted all of the wetness away. The girl was very proud of all of the modest laundry she was able to hang up. Soon they were all dry in the sunshine. The girl put them all back in the basket and her mom and her took them back inside. The little girl smiled and said, "Mommy! That was fun!" Then they both laughed as they got ready to do the laundry all over again! +Once upon a time, a little girl named Poppy was in her room. She was playing with her toys and making a big mess. She made so much mess that it disturbed Mommy. + +Mommy came in and said "No Poppy, this mess has to go!". Poppy was sad and started to cry. But Mommy said she had an idea. + +She told Poppy that if she cleaned up the mess, they could have a fun game together. Poppy was very excited and quickly tidied up her room. + +When the room was nice and tidy, Mommy and Poppy played a game. They played hide and seek, and Poppy won! She was so happy. + +Mommy and Poppy were glad that the messy room was disturbed and that a fun game was won! +Gavin was walking through the landscape when he saw something amazing. He saw a compassionate bird that was taking something from the ground and bringing it back up to the sky. + +Gavin asked the bird, "What are you doing?" The bird replied, "I'm filling the sky with little specks of dust to make the landscape beautiful." + +Gavin was so amazed! He asked the bird, "Can I help you?" The bird smiled and said, "Yes! Grab some pieces of dust and help me to fill the sky." + +So Gavin started to fill the sky with the specks of dust. For the next few hours, he and the bird flew around together, filling the sky with their compassionate work. + +The landscape was a sight to behold. The sky was shimmering and glimmering with all the specks of dust Gavin and the bird had filled it with. Gavin and the bird said goodbye and Gavin carried on with his journey, feeling inspired by the compassionate bird and the beautiful landscape he left behind. +Once upon a time, there was a man who was walking along a street. Suddenly he heard a sound. It was a special and unusual sound. He looked around and he saw a tire, moving all by itself. He wounder what was happening. + +The man went closer and he saw a small bird sitting on the tire. The bird began to whistle a happy tune. It was a strange and unusual sound. The man was so surprised. He had certainly never seen a tire move this way before. + +The man tried it himself. He whistled a happy tune and the tire moved and he was able to ride on it. He laughed and he realised how fun it was. From that day on, he and the bird would take a ride on the tire every day and they would whistle together. They both had a lot of fun! +Once there was a little boy who loved to explore his garden. He saw lots of different sides. One day he walked to the back of the garden and noticed a small box on the ground. He went over to have a look. Inside the box was a tiny creature with two small wings. It was so cute! He reached down to take it out and could see it had made its home very tidy. The little boy thought it was the best discovery ever and he knew he had to show it to his mum and dad. He was very excited and couldn't wait for them to see it. So he put the creature back in the box and took it home. When his parents saw it, their faces lit up with joy. The little boy was so happy! He looked around the garden, admiring all the different sides and all the wonderful things he had seen. +Once upon a time there was a pumpkin. He was anxious, as he had to balance on a high wall. He tried to stay still, but he kept slipping. He was almost ready to give up, when suddenly he felt a gentle hand helping him. It was a kind old lady. With her help, the pumpkin was able to balance. He felt so relieved and thankful that he gave the old lady a big smile. Every day, the old lady helped the pumpkin to balance and eventually, he was able to do it all by himself. The pumpkin was very proud of himself and always grateful to the kind old lady. +Once there was a girl. She was only three years old. One day she went outside to play in the garden. She hung her bag on her shoulder and ran off to explore. + +She found a swing and decided to hang on it. She was so excited as she began to swing back and forth. But then the swing fell off its normal spot and landed in the mud! + +The girl was so sad. She tried to hang the swing back in its normal spot, but she was too small and couldn't do it. She hung her head low and put her hands on her shoulders. + +Suddenly, a big man saw what had happened. He said, "Let me help you with that". He came over and carried the swing back to its normal spot. + +The little girl smiled with joy, thanked the man and then whispered, "Now I can go back and play". +Once upon a time, there was a queen. The queen had lots of treasure. One night, a thief came and grabbed the treasure. The thief ran to the forest and hid in a tree. + +The queen was sad. She felt very sour. She wanted her treasure back. So the queen put on her brave crown and set out to look for the thief. + +When the queen found the thief, she was so angry. She shouted very loudly. The thief was so scared, he dropped the treasure. The queen grabbed it and ran back to the castle. + +The queen was happy again. She smiled as she placed the treasure back in its place. The queen knew that she was brave and that no one could ever grab her treasure again. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer. The farmer was very organized. He moved around his farm with a plan. The farmer had a lot of animals, like horses and cows. + +One day, the farmer wanted to take his cows for a walk. He gathered the cows and started to walk. As the farmer and the cows walked along, one of the cows kicked something. The farmer saw it was an old boot! + +The farmer thought the boot was very special so he picked it up. Back at the farm, the boot became a special decoration. Every day, the farmer and his animals happily looked at the old boot. The animals even tried to kick it sometimes. + +The End! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy lived in a big house with a very big door. That door was very expensive - it cost a lot of money to buy. + +One day, Daisy wanted to go outside and play but the door was closed. She couldn't work out how to open it. She guessed that maybe someone had to open it from the other side. + +So she shouted, "Open the door, please!" But nothing happened. Daisy guessed she had to find someone to help her. She looked around and found a big man walking down the street. The man had a key in his hand and he was heading towards the house. + +The man smiled at Daisy, opened the door with his key and said, "There you go!" Daisy was so happy she could go outside and play. She thanked the man for helping her, waved goodbye and ran outside. + +What a wonderful day! Daisy had a great time playing in the sunshine. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who had an opinion about everything. But whenever she shared it, no one ever seemed to agree with her. She felt frustrated. + +One day, the girl decided she had had enough. She went to the garden, where she could be alone. She started to feed the birds. As she scattered the bird food around, she imagined that the birds were sharing their opinions with her. + +The birds talked and talked. Although she couldn't understand what they were saying, it made her feel better. She knew that at least, these birds wouldn't disagree with her. + +The girl was happy. She kept feeding the birds, and they kept talking. From that day on, every time she felt frustrated, she went to the garden, and fed the birds. +Eddie was feeling very excited today. He was going to his first school bus ride. He was so happy to climb on the reliable bus. The bus had yellow, happy stripes and it made 'chugga-chug' noise. + +As the bus started to move, Eddie waved goodbye to his mom. His mom smiled and waved back. Eddie was excited to go on an adventure. + +The bus ride was long but Eddie was patient. He looked out the window and saw farms and forests. The bus stopped at a few other houses to pick other kids up. + +Finally, the bus arrived at Eddie's school. Eddie waved and thanked the bus driver for the ride. He was ready to start his adventure at school! +John was very enthusiastic to ride his bike. He got to wear his favorite helmet and put on his special shoes. He rode around the house and said hello to everyone he saw. + +John wanted to take a tour of the neighborhood. So, he started to ride down the street and looked around. He waved to all the people he saw outside and smiled brightly. + +John rode around for a long time. He stopped to play in the grass and for a quick break. He was so excited about riding his bike that he forgot the time. + +When it was time to go back home, John said goodbye to all his friends and rode back. He felt like a very big kid now that he had taken the tour. He was very proud of himself. +Once upon a time, there was a kitty called Tom. Tom was a very cheeky kitty, who liked to steal things. +One day, Tom saw a glove. It was a unique and special glove, made from the finest fabrics. Tom wanted to have it, so he decided to steal it. +He crept into the room where the glove was, and tried to be as quiet as possible. He edged closer and closer until he managed to snatch it up. +Tom couldn't believe his luck, he had the glove! He ran out of the room, looking left and right to make sure nobody saw him. +He was so excited, he had never seen such an unusual and unique glove before. He ran home and put the glove somewhere safe, content that nobody would ever take it away from him. +The End. +Once there was a little girl called Marie. She was only three years old and had a lot of things she liked to do. One of those was to dress up in her mum's wardrobe. Every day she would open the wardrobe doors and play dress up. + +One day, after playing for a while, Marie heard some loud noises coming from the wardrobe. She opened the doors wider and saw a big furry monster. Marie was scared. "What do you want?" she asked. The monster answered with a deep growling voice: "I'm so spoiled! Can you please give me something to eat?". + +Marie didn't know what to do. She ran out of the room and told her mum about the monster. Her mum knew it was really a big, friendly bear and had put him inside the wardrobe for a surprise. + +Using some treats from the kitchen, Marie's mum went back to the wardrobe and gave the bear some food. The bear was happy and thanked Marie with a big hug. After that, Marie was never scared of the wardrobe again. She knew the monster was really just a friendly bear! +Once there was a little boy named Joe. He was three years old. Joe had a special red case. Inside the case was something that made Joe very happy. + +One day, Joe went to his friend's house to show her the case. His friend was very excited. She opened the case and couldn't believe what she saw. Inside was a toy puppy! + +Joe and his friend laughed and laughed when they saw the puppy. They thought it was so cute. Joe's friend was so happy, she hugged the puppy and gave it a big kiss. + +Suddenly, Joe's case broke open. His toy puppy fell out and rolled across the floor. Joe felt very helpless. He tried to catch the puppy but it was too quick. + +His friend laughed and helped Joe pick up the puppy. Together they put it back in the case. Joe smiled and thanked his friend. They laughed and hugged each other. +Billy was very curious about the unknown. He wanted to find out what it was all about. One day, he decided to close the television to see what he could discover. He noticed a few noises he had never heard before. It was a strange and amazing world that he had never seen before! He smiled, excited to find out more. + +Billy started exploring the unknown and soon discovered bright lights and funny shapes. Everything was so new and fascinating. As he looked around he found funny animals, creatures and more! He had never experienced such wonders before. + +Eventually, he got tired and decided to close the television to go back home. He couldn't wait to tell his parents what he had seen! +Once there was a mommy and a daddy who loved each other very much. They were happy, but sometimes they would quarrel. Quarreling is when Mommy and Daddy do not agree and become mad at each other. + +One day, Mommy and Daddy had a big quarrel. Mommy was very stubborn and Daddy was very stubborn too. No one would give in. + +Then something magical happened. A message from the sky came down to Mommy and Daddy. The message said, "be kind to each other". Mommy and Daddy listened to the message and stopped arguing. + +Then Mommy and Daddy hugged each other, and they were happy again. The quarrel was over. +Once, there was a little girl who was so excited for something new. She wanted to show everyone her new cap! It was bright pink, with a big bow on top. She wore it out to the park, spinning around and twirling it around her head. + +People stopped and looked at her, smiling and saying, "Oh, look at that cute new cap! It looks so nice on you." She beamed with happiness and nodded her head, making her bow wiggle. + +She had so much fun at the park, playing all sorts of games with her new cap. She even raced with her friends, running as fast as she could while they all cheered her on. + +It was like no one else could see her new cap, but she felt proud and happy. When she was ready to go home, she took off her cap and carefully put it on her head. The big bow looked like it was winking back at her, proud of how much fun they had together. +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight who went on many adventures. He had a big, shiny sword that he used to fight off any evil that crossed his path. + +One afternoon, he went on a quest to help a village in need. But when he arrived, he couldn't understand why they needed his help. The villagers seemed ignorant and he didn't know how to help them. + +The knight was confused until he noticed a dragon hiding behind a rock. He quickly pulled out his sword and faced the dragon. But the dragon just laughed and asked the knight why he was so brave and daring. The knight replied that he wanted to help the ignorant people in the village. + +The dragon looked at the knight and finally understood why he was so brave. With a smile, the dragon flew away to leave the village in peace. The people of the village were so thankful and finally understood the knight's courage and selflessness. + +The brave knight lived happily ever after, using his sword to help others. +The sun was shining and the birds were chirping. It was time for Bobby to go outside and play. He grabbed his teddy bear, his bright red ball, and his apple. + +He ran out to the yard and started to explore. He saw a rabbit hopping by, and a bee buzzing above him. Suddenly, Bobby heard a loud cry and saw a dog sitting by a tree. The dog was sad and Bobby wanted to help. He got a bright idea. He took his apple and walked up to the dog. + +He gave the dog the apple, and the dog stopped crying. Its big eyes lit up and it gobbled up the apple. Bobby was so happy and he gave the dog a big hug. The lazy dog enjoyed the hug and it smiled. Bobby and the dog were best friends now. + +The sun was setting and Bobby had to go back inside. He said goodbye to the dog and ran back inside. Bobby knew he had made a new friend that day. He was happy and excited to play with the lazy dog again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a kind little girl named Abigail. She lived with her mommy and daddy in a very big house. + +One day, Mommy and Daddy decided to take Abigail to the theater. Abigail's eyes lit up with excitement. She loved going to the theater. + +At the theater, Abigail watched a kind show. She laughed and clapped and cheered. After the show, Mommy and Daddy decided it was time to remove. + +Abigail was sad to go, but Mommy and Daddy promised to take her back to the theater soon. Abigail smiled and said goodbye to the theater before getting in the car. + +They drove away and Abigail waved goodbye out of the window with a big smile on her face. She had had a lovely time at the theater. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little car. It drove down the road on a sunny day. On the way, the car stopped at a farm. There, a big white horse was standing. The car's driver, Auntie Sue, was taking a picture of the horse with her camera. + +Afterwards, the car drove to the park. Auntie Sue smiled as she looked through the photos she had taken. She and the car drove further and came to a pond. Here Auntie Sue took more pictures of ducks swimming in the water. + +Finally, the car drove to the beach. Auntie Sue and the car had a great time playing in the sand and collecting seashells. The day ended with Auntie Sue and the jolly car happily driving back home. +Once upon a time, a duck found an interesting place to celebrate. It was a big pond surrounded by trees. The duck was so happy to celebrate there. + +The duck began to look for things to do. It found another duck and decided to play. The two ducks had a lot of fun. They played games, swam, and sang. + +Once they were done playing, it was time to celebrate. The two ducks danced around the pond and made lots of noise. Even the trees seemed to be celebrating with the ducks. + +The two ducks then went back to the pond and enjoyed the quiet. They felt happy and content knowing they had celebrated together. This was one of the most special and interesting days they ever had. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Maisie. Maisie was a lucky girl. She loved to take naps and one day she decided to take a nap in a special seat. She was so excited to be so comfy! + +Maisie laid down in the seat and curled up in a cozy ball. She was so happy that she almost fell asleep as soon as she laid down. She snuggled her head against the pillow and closed her eyes. The seat was so cozy that it felt almost like a hug. + +Soon, Maisie dozed off into a wonderful nap. She dreamed the most wonderful dreams! She dreamt of rainbows, fairies and unicorns. She could even smell sweet cupcakes in her dreams! Maisie had the most excellent nap. + +When Maisie woke up, she felt a lot better. She felt so refreshed and energized. She thanked the lucky seat that helped her have such a wonderful nap. Maisie started to do all sorts of fun things afterwards - and she always thought fondly of that lucky seat! +Sam was a little boy. He wanted to know how high he was. So he asked his mum and dad. They answered him with an inch. + +Sam thought this was strange. He didn't understand. He asked them again, this time using his little hand to show what he meant. His parents laughed and answered him with a normal. + +He didn't know what this meant at all. He thought normal looked like a big inch. He imagined himself as tall as a tree, with lots of inches around him. + +His mum laughed and said it meant his height was average. Sam was happy. He was a normal boy! +Once there was a large bunny. He hopped around looking for something special. He hopped and hopped, until he saw a powder. It was a special kind of powder, so he hopped over to get it. He was very happy when he got close to it, as it looked like it would be fun. + +The bunny carefully walked over to the powder and got a closer look. The powder looked like it was almost sparkling. He smiled as he reached out to touch it. As soon as the bunny touched the powder the air filled with beautiful glitter. + +The bunny hopped around in the sparkly powder. He could feel it tickling his nose and his ears. It was so fun that he hopped and hopped until he finally stopped when he was tired. He went back home, feeling happy and excited about the amazing powder he found. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl called Ami. One day, Ami was playing in her room when she heard a big noise coming from outside. She got scared and wanted to hide. Ami went to the door and closed it tight. She felt safe, but she was ashamed. + +Soon, Ami began to get bored hiding in her room. She knew she had to open the door, but she was scared. After a few minutes, Ami opened the door and peeked outside. She was relieved when she saw it was only her mum returning home. Ami was no longer scared and ashamed but happy. She ran over and hugged her mum. Ami had learned her lesson and would never hide in her room again. +Once upon a time, there was a modern bench. Every day, the bench would get visited by a lot of people. One day, a little boy sat down on the bench. He was only three years old. + +He saw something that seemed to be tasty on the bench. He wanted to eat it rightaway. So, he reached out and grabbed it. The little boy was so excited to try this tasty treat! + +After he took a bite, it was a little sour, but he kept eating. After a few bites, he realized it was a lemon! Even though it was sour, he still enjoyed it. + +When the little boy finished, he put the lemon piece back on the bench. Then, he happily hopped off the bench and happily went on his way. +Once, there was a boy named Billy. He loved to explore the world around him. One day, he saw something fascinating. A wheel! It was as tall as him and shiny in the sun. He wanted to touch it. + +So, Billy went closer to it. He grabbed the wheel and pulled it towards him. Suddenly, the wheel began to spin! He was so excited. Billy jumped up and laughed. + +He wanted to explore even more. He saw a big pool nearby. "I can dive in there!", he thought. So, he changed into his swimsuit and grabbed the wheel. He ran to the pool and jumped. He let go of the wheel as he dove deep into the water. + +The wheel went even deeper. It was very flexible. It spun and moved around like a fish. Billy couldn't believe his eyes! He watched it for a few minutes before swimming back up to the surface. He stopped by the edge of the pool and grabbed the wheel. It was an amazing adventure! +Once upon a time, there were two friends. One was an ant and the other a bee. They lived in a big garden. + +On that day, the sky was dry and the wind was blowing hard. The ant and the bee guessed it was a hurricane. The ant was afraid but the bee wasn't. + +The ant said to the bee, "Let's find a safe place and hide." So, the two friends ran to the nearest tree and hid under it. + +The hurricane was dry and the wind was blowing very hard. But the ant and the bee stayed safe and dry under the tree. + +When the hurricane passed, the ant and the bee said goodbye and went back to their homes in the garden. They had learnt a lesson to always be careful when the sky is dry and the wind is strong. +Once upon a time there was a star who was very special, because he was gifted. During the day, the star was very busy in the sky doing work. But at night, he enjoyed nothing more than to go to sleep. + +He slept in a comfy little home that he had built in the sky, with star-shaped windows and a roof made of stars. Everyday he drifted off to dreamland in his star bed and imagined all of the amazing things he could do in the future. + +One night, as he was about to drift off, he noticed a twinkle in an area of the sky near by and decided that he would explore. When he got there, he found that it was the night home of another gifted star. + +The two stars talked and shared stories all night, and discovered that although they were so different, they had so many things in common. When the star had to fly home, they promised each other that they would be friends forever and promised to visit each other again sometime. + +The star then returned to his bed and drifted off to sleep, dreaming of all of the fun adventures that he and his star friend would have together. +Once there was a graceful engine. It was very strong and could go very fast. One day, the engine decided to leave. It wanted to explore the world and see new places! So it drove away and kept going and going. The engine got to see many wonderful sights. But it felt lonely, so it started calling out to find friends. Finally it heard a response! It was another engine. They decided to travel together and have lots of fun! They went on lots of adventures and made great memories. When it was time to go, they said goodbye to each other, and the graceful engine left to go and explore new places again! +One day, Mum and Dad took Jojo to the huge shop. As soon as they went inside, Mum warned Jojo to stay close. Jojo said 'Ok!', and skipped around the shop. He looked at the interesting things and smiled at the people he saw. + +Then, Mum and Dad saw something special. It was a shiny red train set! There were tiny people and huge mountains too. Dad said it would be fun for Jojo to play with. So they took it to the counter to pay. + +But as Mum paid, she warned Jojo not to touch the red train. He said 'Ok!' and stayed with Dad. When they got outside, they put the shiny train in the bag and went home. Jojo was proud of the new train, but he remembered the warning to be careful with it. +Once upon a time, there was an attractive girl named Grace. Grace had a lovely velvet dress. She loved the way it felt on her skin. + +One day, Grace was walking in a park when she saw something shiny in the grass. She bent down to take a closer look and found a big red stone. She knew it was very special. She wanted to grab it, so she scooped it up in her hands. + +But as soon as she touched the stone, something strange happened! It turned into a beautiful velvet bag. Grace was so excited. She opened the bag and found a shiny bracelet inside. It was the prettiest bracelet she'd ever seen. + +Grace was so proud of her find. She quickly slung the velvet bag over her shoulder and ran home. Now she has a special, attractive bracelet that she can wear every day! +Once upon a time there was a humble shape. It was small and round, like a ball. Every day it rolled around the forest, looking for friends. + +The shape looked for other shapes, but no others were to be found. It was sad, until one day it found a group of shapes. It was so excited. + +The group of shapes made the humble shape feel welcome. It joined their games and soon felt like one of them. + +But then something funny happened. The shapes started to change. They became bigger and different colors. The humble shape was still the same size and color. + +The humble shape was worried at first, but then it realized that it was lucky to stay the same. It was able to stay true to itself. Now it was even more confident and happier than ever. +Once upon a time, there was a powerful giant. He was very hungry and wanted to find food. + +He went to the garden and found lots of cauliflower. He was very happy. He pulled one of the cauliflowers out of the ground, wiped the dirt off and started to feed. The cauliflower tasted so delicious and he ate it all up. + +After he finished the cauliflower, he felt a lot better. He decided he wanted some more and went back to the garden. He found lots and lots of cauliflower so he quickly started to feed once again. This time, he ate the whole garden! + +He was so full and happy. The powerful giant thanked the garden for the cauliflower and went off, feeling full and powerful. All the food he had eaten gave him the strength and power he needed. +One day, a child wanted to measure his voice. He found a fine ruler and set off to measure. He shouted as loud as he could and was very surprised when he saw the ruler move. He looked at it carefully and saw that his voice was very powerful. He smiled. + +The child wanted to measure his voice again so he found a bigger ruler. He shouted loudly once more and watched carefully as the ruler moved. His voice was even stronger! He was amazed and could not believe how far his ruler had moved. + +The child was so happy - his voice was so fine! He smiled and shouted one last time and watched carefully as his ruler moved a little bit further. He had measured his voice perfectly! The child was very proud of himself. +Mama and Max were walking in the park. Suddenly, it started to rain. Mama pulled the hood of her coat up and the two ran for cover. When the rain stopped, Max saw a puddle. He wanted to see how deep it was. He took a stick and began to dig. The stick made a sharp sound as it hit the puddle's bottom. Max was very surprised that the puddle was so deep. Mama smiled at him and said, "There are more surprises out here than you can imagine!" Max was amazed, but he was also very wet. So they went home. Max was already looking forward to coming back and discovering more surprises in the park. +Once upon a time there was a powerful gun. It was very big and very loud. It made a big boom when it was used. + +One day a bad man took the powerful gun and spread it around the sky. He wanted to use it to scare the people in the town. + +But then a brave hero appeared. He was very strong and he beat the bad man. He took the gun and spread it far away into the forest. + +The town folk were happy that the bad man was gone and the powerful gun was no longer a problem. They were happy their town was safe again. +Once upon a time there was a dolphin named Bob. Bob liked to swim in the ocean, but he was feeling lonely. +one day, he heard a voice saying, "believe in yourself". Bob didn't know what this meant, but he thought that it meant he should trust himself. So whenever he felt down and lonely, he would remember this message and feel better. +He continued swimming and one day he found a family of dolphins. He was so happy to find them but he was also a bit bitter. Bob wanted to be part of the family, but they weren't sure if they could believe in him. +Bob didn't give up. He showed them all the cute and funny things he could do in the water and eventually, the family accepted him and they lived happily ever after. +One day, a mild raven was looking for something to print. He searched high and low, but he couldn't find anything that he liked. Finally, he decided to fly to a nearby tree and look around. + +When he got there, he saw a brilliant print! It was a very special one, and the raven flew over to take a closer look. But then he noticed it was a bit too big and he could not take it with him. + +Suddenly, he spotted another print in the grass. The print was just the right size, so he quickly grabbed it. He was so excited and happily flew away. The mild raven had found the perfect print for him! +Mama and Tommy were outside. Tommy was carrying a heavy bucket of water. As they walked, he saw a window. Mama told Tommy to spray the window with the water. + +He started to spray the window gently. It was soapy and slippery as the water hit it. Mama told Tommy to be careful. When Tommy finished, the window was so clean and shiny! + +Mama and Tommy were happy. Daddy came home and was so impressed. He said the window was so shiny! He gave Tommy a big hug. + +Mama, Daddy and Tommy were very proud of the window. It was so clean and beautiful! Thanks to Tommy's hard work and his heavy bucket of soapy water. +One day, Little Joe found a big bicycle. He wanted to ride it so he tried to get on it. But it wouldn't move! Little Joe tried hard but he couldn't resist the weight of the bicycle. He was frustrated, but he didn't want to give up. + +Little Joe's mom saw him trying and she said, "You need help with the big bicycle, honey". Little Joe nodded and smiled. His mom said, "If you pedal hard, you can move the bicycle." Little Joe tried again, and this time he pedaled very hard. The bicycle moved and Little Joe was so happy. + +Little Joe was very proud of himself. He had made the bicycle move even though it was very heavy. He could now ride it around the park, so he gave the bicycle a new name: "Resister". From that day, Little Joe rode his bicycle, Resister, every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who liked to pretend. He had a favourite pretend game that he liked to play called 'hide and seek'. + +One day, the boy wanted to hide, so he ran and hid in his closet. It was dark, quiet and comfy. The boy closed his eyes and pretended he was a superhero. He imagined he was saving the world and was full of excitement. + +Suddenly, the little boy heard a delicious sound coming from the closet. He opened his eyes and saw a delicious treat - a chocolate bar! He quickly ate it and felt happy. + +After that, the little boy came out of the closet and enjoyed the rest of his pretend adventure. He had a lot of fun pretending and was glad that he found something so delicious in the closet. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Toby and Sarah. Toby was younger and smaller than Sarah, but he was brave and strong! One day, they were walking through the forest when Toby saw an amazing branch. He wanted to take it home with him, but Sarah wanted to leave it in the forest. + +The two friends began to fight over who should keep the branch. Toby didn't want to let go but Sarah was determined. Finally, the branch broke into two pieces. Toby was sad, but Sarah was happy. Then Toby realised that if the branch was broken in two, he could take one half and Sarah could take the other home! + +The friends hugged and laughed, but Toby still felt a little hurt. Sarah said, "It's OK that we fought, as long as we're still friends". Toby smiled and agreed. They took their broken branches home and Toby learned a valuable lesson - it's OK to have different opinions and fight, as long as you remain friends! +Once there was a boy named Mark. Mark loved to take the bus; it was one of his favorite things to do! One day, he was walking to the bus stop when he saw something incredible. The bus was yellow, sparkly and shiny! Mark jumped with joy! + +Mark ran to the bus stop, excited to get on the bus. He waited for a few moments until the bus arrived. The driver said hello to Mark and opened the doors for him. Then the bus pulled away from the stop, filled with happy passengers. + +But this was no ordinary bus! It was an incredible one! It was filled with candy and toys for Mark to play with. As the bus drove down the street, Mark marked the windows with his stickers. The bus had all kinds of animals, shapes, and colors. Everyone on the bus was filled with joy and laughter. + +Eventually, the bus returned to the stop and Mark said goodbye to the driver. Mark climbed off the incredible bus, filled with happy memories. He waved goodbye as he watched the bus disappear into the distance. Mark was so happy to take the bus - it was an incredible experience! +Once upon a time, there was a deaf velvet bear. He used to roll around all day long in the garden. He loved playing in the grass and watching the birds fly. One day, he decided to roll down the hill and play in the mud. The mud felt so squishy and he had lots of fun rolling around in it. Suddenly, he heard a sound in the distance and he stopped rolling. He was very curious and he wanted to find out what it was. He rolled closer and closer until he saw a bunny hopping around in the field. The bear was so excited and he started to roll around the bunny. The bunny didn't seem scared of the bear at all and they began to play together. The bear thought it was the best day ever! +A girl named Lucy had a secret. She never told her friends or her family. One special day she decided to discover what it was. +She walked out of her house and she saw a big field. In the middle of the field there was a big tree. Lucy was curious so she decided to go closer and take a look. +She reached the tree and noticed that it was very hairy. Lucy felt something strange in her tummy. What could it be? Suddenly she noticed two big eyes looking at her from the tree. +It was a big owl! She had never seen one before. The pupils of the eyes were big and black. Lucy was so excited that she discovered such a beautiful animal. The owl was looking at her, and Lucy felt like she could make a new friend. From that day on, Lucy and the owl became best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Mia who loved peaches. Every day, she went to the peach tree in her backyard to pick the sweetest and juiciest fruits. + +One day, something terrible happened! A storm started and strong wind blew, shaking the tree so much that Mia was scared. But then, Mia had a brilliant idea - to save the peaches from falling! + +She quickly ran to the tree and started to catch the peaches as they fell from the branches. She worked hard to save all the peaches she could, and when the rain stopped she proudly looked at the pile of juicy and delicious fruit. + +Mia was so happy that she had managed to save all the peaches! She knew she had done a good job and she couldn't have been more proud. She gathered all the peaches, brought them inside and enjoyed a wonderful snack. +A boy and his mommy went to the park. The boy saw a fat cat, he was so excited! He wanted to meet the cat, so he said hi. The cat was scared, so the boy decided to show the cat a game he could play. He took out a ball and rolled it on the ground. The fat cat watched the ball and was curious. He wanted to play too! So the cat jumped on the ball and started playing. The boy and the cat had so much fun! They played this game until it was time to go home. The boy and the mommy said goodbye to the fat cat. They all waved and smiled at each other before going their separate ways. It was a great day at the park! +Once upon a time there was a bear named Max. He was a very curious bear and he liked to guess things. One day Max was walking through the woods when he stumbled upon something soft. He reached down to feel it and found it was a piece of velvet! + +Max was very excited to have found such a special thing. He thought it would make a wonderful blanket for him to take home. He wrapped up the velvet and started walking back home. But his journey was slow because there were lots of things in the woods for him to see and guess about. + +Max enjoyed his slow walk in the woods until finally he arrived home. When he opened his velvet up, he was so happy with what he had found. He decided that the velvet blanket should be his favorite and the most special one of them all. + +He placed it carefully on his bed and gave it a big hug. Max was so pleased that he had guessed that the velvet could be used to make a very special blanket. He curled up in it and fell asleep with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time, a little bunny hopped through a forest. The bunny's name was Ted. Ted was a very thoughtful bunny. He was always thinking of others, and was always willing to help out. + +One day, he heard a noise coming from a nearby bush. He hopped closer, to take a look. Inside the bush was a little bird, with a hurt lung. Ted knew he needed to help the bird right away. + +He hopped over to a tree and found a nice, warm nest for the bird. He placed the bird inside, so he could rest and get better. Then, Ted hopped away to look for more food. When he came back, he had a big, juicy carrot which he gave to the bird. + +The bird was so happy and thanked Ted with a cheery chirp. After that, he started to get better and better with each passing day. Soon enough, he was ready to fly away, back to his home. + +Ted was so happy that he was able to help the little bird. He hopped away with a big smile on his face, feeling very thankful and thoughtful. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Ruby. She wanted to succeed at a game so she worked hard. But when she played the game, she wasn't as good as she wanted to be. + +One day, Ruby got sick. She was really sick and needed medicine to help her get better. So her mum took her to the doctor, who gave her some serious medicine. + +Ruby took the medicine and stayed in bed for a few days. Finally, she started to feel better. When she was well again she went back to the game and this time she was able to do it really well! + +She was so happy that she had succeeded. +Once there was a boy who wanted to have a treat. He started looking around his house, but he couldn't find anything. He asked his mom, and she smiled and handed him a sweet napkin. He was so happy! He opened the napkin and saw two yummy cookies inside. He ate them both and they were very delicious! He thanked his mom and then went off to take a nap and sleep. +One day Jack was walking in the park and he noticed something strange. He saw a bird picking up a word and flying away with it. He observed the bird carefully and saw it drop the word in the grass. Jack walked over and picked up the word. It was cheap and he could not understand what it meant. He tried to read it, but it was too difficult for him. So he put the word in his pocket and carried it home. When he got home, he showed the word to his dad. His dad smiled and said it was a beautiful word and he should keep it forever. So Jack kept the word in his pocket as a reminder of the interesting thing he had observed in the park. +Once upon a time there was a brave nut. He was on a mission to do something important for his family. He traveled for many days and faced many obstacles. But he was brave, and he kept going. + +Finally, he came to a giant mountain. The nut was scared and stopped in his tracks. But he knew that he needed to do his best. Taking a deep breath, the nut started climbing the mountain. He slowly made his way to the top. + +When he finally got there, everyone was so proud of him. They cheered and clapped as he stood proudly with his nut. + +The brave nut had done it! He had completed his mission. From that day on, he was known as the brave nut who could do anything. +Mum was planning a fun day for the family. She chose a big, light blue van to take them all in. They were going to the beach! Everyone was excited to jump in the van and go on their adventure. + +The sun was shining brightly outside and the van was driving along the road. All the children were laughing and the adults were singing and enjoying the ride. After a while, they arrived at the beach. The sand was glittering with little sparks of light. + +They all had a great day building sandcastles and running through the waves. At the end of the day, everyone smiled as they drove back home in the light blue van. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Peter. Peter wanted a ship to sail in. One day, there was a big, warm sun in the sky and Peter saw a ship coming close. Peter was very excited and wanted to go in the ship. + +He ran towards the ship but it was too far away. He wanted a way to get to the ship. He thought hard and then he spotted a boat. He went in the boat and sailed towards the warm, big ship. + +When he arrived at the ship, Peter was so excited. The ship was so big and warm. Peter was happy and wanted to explore the ship. He went up and down, from one side to another, and everywhere he did he noticed something new. + +Peter was so happy to explore the ship and it was such a fun adventure for him. At last, Peter was ready to go home, but this experience will always stay in his mind. +One day, there was a young girl named Jenna. Jenna was three years old and lived with her family. She lived next door to a neighbor, who was very nice. + +Jenna was feeling very sad one day. She didn't know why, but she started to cry. Then, the neighbor heard Jenna crying and wondered what was wrong. She asked Jenna why she was crying, and Jenna told her she didn't know. + +The neighbor was very kind and helpful. She said to Jenna, "Why don't you come over to my house and we could bake a cake together?" Jenna thought this sounded like fun and stopped crying. + +So, Jenna went to her neighbor's house and the two of them baked a delicious cake. They decorated it with all sorts of useful things like sprinkles, fruit, and chocolate. Jenna had so much fun, and she was amazed at how delicious the cake was. + +In the end, Jenna was very happy that she had such a kind neighbor to help her, and she didn't have to cry any more. +Once upon a time, there was a puppy called Ace. He had a lovely white collar that shined in the sun. But Ace was a very stubborn pup. + +Every day, Ace thought of ways to escape from his collar. He would chew and claw, but nothing worked. He was determined to be free from his collar. + +One day, Ace heard a strange noise coming from the door. He was curious, so he decided to enter the room. To his surprise, what he saw was a kennel with a big, shiny lock! Ace was overjoyed. He could finally be free from his collar! + +Ace ran and jumped into the kennel and he felt relieved. Now he could go everywhere without being constrained by his collar. Ace was so happy that he barked and barked with joy. + +From that moment on, Ace enjoyed his new found freedom, however he was still just as stubborn as ever. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl called Sally. Sally loved cheese. Every day, she would remember to put some cheese in her lunchbox for her school snacks. + +One day, Sally felt very anxious. She couldn't remember where she had put her cheese! She searched the kitchen and her bedroom, looked in the cupboards and under the bed. But still, no cheese! + +Suddenly, Sally heard the doorbell ring. When she opened the door, she saw a special cheese delivery for her! There were lots of different kinds of cheese and it made her very happy. She thanked the delivery man and quickly ran back inside to enjoy her cheese. + +From that day on, Sally remembered to always take care of her cheese, so she wouldn't get anxious and have to wait for a delivery again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to play with her chess set. She had two pieces: one was big and brown, and one was small and yellow. + +Every day, she would practice with them, trying to make them fit together in different ways. She would use her imagination and think of lots of fun games she could play. + +One day she found a new brown piece. It was the same size as the big brown one, and it fit in with the blonde one to make a perfect little chess set. She was so happy! + +From then on, the little girl loved to play with her special chess set. She would move the pieces around and pretend it was a real game. She always felt so proud when she solved the puzzles and made all the pieces fit together. + +The end. +Jimmy was a serious little boy. He liked to write a lot. So every night before he went to bed, he wrote something in his notebook. One night he wrote a story about a mattress. He had a very special mattress. It was so fluffy and soft that Jimmy liked to jump on it. + +He wrote the story about the mattress in his notebook with lots of colours. He made the mattress look like it was dancing when he wrote. He was so proud of it. + +In the morning, Jimmy was so excited to show his parents his story. He ran to them and showed them the notebook with his story. His parents smiled and said how amazing it was and asked him to tell them all about his mattress. He was so happy to share his story with them. + +Jimmy was a very serious little boy, but writing made him very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a large bow in the sky. It was pink and sparkly and made the sky look very special. Two children saw the bow in the sky and were excited to explore. + +The two children sneaked away and started to climb the large bow. As they climbed higher and higher, they started to look a little scared. They looked back at their mom, who gave a gentle sigh. The children smiled and kept climbing. + +When they reached the top, they were amazed! The view was so beautiful they couldn't believe their eyes! The colours of the rainbow were so bright and vibrant. + +As the sun began to set, the children slowly made their way down the large bow. They were so happy and looked back at their mom, who was smiling with pride. They knew it was time to go home. + +The children waved goodbye to the large bow in the sky and ran off into the night. They knew they'd never forget the magical adventure they had on the big, sparkly bow. +Once upon a time, there was a brave boy named Billy. He liked to explore and have adventures. One day, he went into a deep dark cave. In the cave, he saw a big, scary monster. The monster was growling and snarling, and Billy was very scared. + +But then he remembered that he was brave, and he decided to rescue the monster. He said bravely, “I will help you, monster!†+ +The monster felt relieved and followed Billy out of the dark cave. He had been stuck in the cave for a very long time and was very thankful for Billy’s help. + +Outside of the cave, the monster looked around and realized that the world was more beautiful than he had been led to believe. He wasn’t ignorant anymore. Billy and the monster became friends and had lots of fun together. + +Billy showed the monster how beautiful the world was, and the monster was so happy to finally be free. From that day on, Billy and the monster were the best of friends! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jo. She was 3 years old and very happy. + +One day, Jo decided to go on an adventure. She skipped out of her house and down the street. Everywhere she looked she saw busy bees buzzing around and she knew it must be near a beehive. + +Jo came to a field with lots of clover, and she saw the beehive. Jo marveled at the sight and she was determined to get some honey from it. + +She skipped around the hive and looked for the entrance. Jo found the little opening and crawled in. Inside, the honeycomb was filled with busy bees and lots of sweet, golden honey. + +Jo gathered up some of the honeycomb and filled her pockets with honey. Then, she skipped happily all the way home. + +When Jo got home, she opened a jar and filled it with honey. + +From that day on, every morning Jo ate a spoonful of the delicious honey. She was happy to share some with her family and friends too. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was an old castle on a hill. It was dark and cold, and the stone walls looked cold too. High above the castle, there was a chain hanging down. It made a rattling noise when the wind blew. + +One day, a big bird flew past the chain. He was looking for a home. He felt the chain and thought it was a nice place to rest. So, he grabbed on with his claws and hung there. + +The bird shivered and shivered and hugged the chain for warmth. But it was too cold and he was too far away from his real home. So, the bird flew away. He flew back to the warm summer sky. + +And the chain hung in the wind, rattling and creaking, forever +Molly the girl was very restless. She wanted to do something fun. Her dad saw her and said ‘Let’s play catch!’ He grabbed his ball and started to throw it at Molly. She smiled as she caught the ball. Dad threw the ball again and again, and Molly smiled at each pitch. + +They played with the ball for a long time, and Molly was very happy. When she was tired, Dad said ‘Let’s take a break.’ Molly still had a big smile on her face, and Dad was happy too. + +Molly was happy to have something to do and she was excited to play again soon. She said ‘Let’s play again tomorrow!’ Dad laughed and said ‘Yes, we will. Time for bed now.’ Molly said goodnight and still had her big smile on her face as she went to sleep. +Once upon a time, a magical creator made a round. It was ancient and so very special. The creator used beautiful things to make it, like precious stones and pieces of a rainbow. + +The creator was very proud of the round. It spun and lit up the sky with its colours and sparkles. The creator said it was the most beautiful thing he had ever made. + +The round became a popular thing for everyone to look at. Everyone loved the round, because it was so shiny and bright and ancient. + +At night, when the sky was still and dark, something special happened. A sea of stars seemed to twinkle around the round, as if they were creating a special song of joy and celebration! + +The creator smiled and said, "This round is a special present for everyone to enjoy." And so it was, forever and ever. +Once there was a tall boy named Tom. Tom was very sleepy and he yawned a lot. So he decided to take a nap. He went to his room and found his radio. He turned on the radio and with the soft music playing he felt very relaxed. + +Tom yawned again, and he could hardly keep his eyes open. He snuggled his pillow and before he knew it he was fast asleep. While he was dreaming, his radio was still playing the same song. + +In the morning Tom woke up with a smile on his face and he was still very tired. He got up from his bed, grabbed the radio and put it back on the shelf. He was ready to start a new day! +Once there was a tank full of water. The tank was so big and it was very deep. One day, a little frog hopped in to the tank. He was very ignorant, but he was also very brave. + +He decided to soak in the tank all day. He splashed and he had lots of fun. All the other animals were very surprised to see the little frog in the humid tank. They were impressed by his daring. + +The frog enjoyed soaking in the tank's warm water. He swam around and had a lovely day. Soon, it was time for him to go. So, the little frog hopped out of the tank, feeling refreshed and relaxed. He had enjoyed his day of soaking. +Once upon a time there was a bright hippo. She loved to play but she often disagreed with her friends. One day she was feeling very sad and didn't want to play. Her friend said to her, "Let's go to the pond. There we can play games." + +But the hippo didn't want to go. "No," she said. The hippo disagreed. She wanted to stay at home and do nothing. + +Her friend was getting sad, so he came up with a new idea. "Let's go to the beach," he said. But the hippo disagreed. She didn't want to go. + +So, her friend thought for a while and came up with the best idea ever. "Let's sit here and watch the clouds move in the sky," he said. The hippo thought it was a fun idea and agreed. + +They had so much fun watching the bright clouds move across the sky that they forgot they had disagreed. +One day Pete was walking around in his house. He saw something bright and shining. It was an ashtray! Pete was so excited to see it. He took it out of his drawer and looked at it for a long time. He admired how shiny it looked. + +Then Pete decided to open the ashtray. He put his hands on the sides and pulled them apart. Inside were pretty rocks and shiny coins. He was very happy to see what was in there. + +But when he went to close the ashtray, he realized it wouldn't shut. He tried again, pushing the top and bottom together, but it still wouldn't shut. He was getting really frustrated. + +Then Pete's mom came over and saw the problem. She laughed and said "Here, let me help!" She showed Pete how to have the ashtray shut by pushing the top and bottom together and then pushing the sides in. + +Once the ashtray was shut, Pete was very happy. He had learned a new trick! He went right back to admiring the ashtray and all of the bright things inside. +Once there was a girl, who was very curious and liked to act. She loved to try new things and explore. One day she was playing in the backyard, when she found a pale whip. She held it up and looked it over and began to act with it. She felt like she was whip-cracking just like the grown-ups do. She twirled the whip around and even tried to spin it in circles. She loved to act out with it and imagine different adventures. + +She was so excited with her new find and ran to show it to her mom. She was very surprised and asked where she had found the whip. The girl told her mom that she had found it in the garden. Her mom smiled and patted her head and said that she could keep it if she promised to be careful. The girl was overjoyed and smiled from ear to ear. She was so proud of her prize and couldn't wait to show her friends. + +From that day on, she always carried her pale whip with her wherever she went and acted with it as she pleased. +Once upon a time, there was a tired sailor. He kept sailing and sailing, day after day. He had to keep his boat safe and steady in the water. + +The sailor was very, very tired! He did not want to sail anymore. He decided to take a break and sit down in the shade of a big tree. + +He rested there, until a big, white bird came and sat beside him. It had a long, soft feather in its beak. The bird gave it to the sailor as a gift. + +The sailor smiled and thanked the bird. He said, "This feather will help me keep sailing!" He put the feather in his hat. + +And, then he kept sailing until he reached his home. He was not so tired anymore! He was happy to be home and safe. + +THE +Once upon a time, there was a silly rabbit. He liked to have fun, but he wasn't very good at it. One day, he was sitting in the grass, enjoying a sunny day. Suddenly, he saw a glass near him. He picked it up, and looked inside. He saw that it was filled with something sweet and yummy! He grabbed the glass with both hands and took a huge sip. + +The rabbit was so happy and excited that he started hopping around in circles. Suddenly, he slipped and fell into the seat of a nearby chair. It was soft and comfy, but he felt like he had made a silly mistake. He just sat there for a little while, glad the glass hadn't broken. + +The bunny was so glad that he hadn't broken the glass, that he decided to sit in the seat for the rest of the day. He watched the sky move from blue to orange, and eventually the sun went down. The bunny felt sleepy, and laid down in the seat. Before long he was dreaming about hopping around with his friends, eating sweet things from glasses. +Once upon a time, there was an enormous trumpet. All day long it made loud noises. The noises made the birds fly away, but the trumpet was so loud, they couldn't stay. + +One day, a man decided he wanted to take the trumpet. He picked it up and took it far away. He was so happy to have such an enormous trumpet. + +But, the trumpet didn't stay with the man forever. One day, the man decided to take the trumpet to a friend's house. He was sure his friend would love it. + +But, when he arrived, the man heard somebody else playing the trumpet. He couldn't believe it! Someone else had found the trumpet and was now playing it. + +The man was so sad. But he was also glad, because it was so great to hear the trumpet being played. He knew the sound of the trumpet would never end. +Once there was a little girl named Sally. She wanted a pony more than anything else in the world. She asked her mom if she could have one, but her mom said it was too difficult. + +Sally was very sad, so she went outside and sat in the grass. Then, she saw a pony in the field. She got so excited! + +She reached out towards the pony and tried to touch it, but the pony kept moving away. She chased it around the field, but the pony was too quick. + +Finally Sally was tired and sat down. The pony came close to her and she was able to touch it. The pony rubbed its head against her and made her feel so happy! + +From then on, Sally and the pony were best friends. She fed it carrots and apples, and they played together every day. It was the best thing ever! +Once there was a little girl called Milly. She was stubborn, like an avocado. She wanted to try something new. So one day she asked her Dad if she could try sailing. + +Her Dad said she was too young to sail. But she kept asking, so in the end her Dad said yes. + +Milly got excited and jumped up and down. She put on her Dad's life jacket, and put on her brave face. But when Daddy took her down to the boat, Milly started to tremble. She was so scared that her feet wouldn't move. + +Daddy asked her if she wanted him to come in the boat with her. She nodded and they both got in. Daddy showed Milly how to hold the sails. She was so excited she soon forgot how scared she had been. She sailed all around the lake, and had lots of fun. + +Milly was so proud that she was brave enough to try something new. And she thanked her Daddy for being so kind. +Kitty had always wanted a pet but her mom said no. One day she found a kitten meowing in the garden. She stroked the kitten's soft fur and it started purring. She couldn't help smiling. + +Kitty wanted to take the kitten home but she was scared her mom would say no. She decided to ask anyway and so she listened to her mom's answer. + +Kitty felt embarrassed when her mom said no. She couldn't bring the kitten home and she was very sad. She said goodbye to her new friend and sadly walked away. + +Kitty felt sad but she was glad she listened to her mom. Even though she couldn't keep the kitten, she was happy that she had experienced such a special moment with her new friend. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Selina. She went for a walk in the woods one day. As she walked through the forest she saw a very pretty pattern on a tree. It looked so nice that she wanted to share it with the world. She picked some leaves and bark from the tree and took them home. + +At home, Selina took out her paints and started to make her own version of the pattern. She used lots of colour and made it really rich. She showed her friends and they said it was beautiful. + +Selina was so proud of her pattern that she wanted to keep it forever. She hung it in her bedroom and kept it safe. Everyone who saw it was amazed. Now she shares her pattern with her friends and family! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved the sea. She thought it was so pretty and magical! One day she went down to the beach to try and taste the sea. She ran across the sand and put her hand in the water. To her surprise, the sea tasted salty! She made funny faces and giggled. + +The little girl decided to take a swim in the sea. She splashed around and felt the cool water all over her body. Every so often she put her head underwater and tasted the salty sea. + +The girl had so much fun that she decided to stay for a while longer. She watched the pretty fish swimming in the water and collected seashells. When she was done, the sun was beginning to set. + +The little girl waved goodbye to the sea and started walking back home. She thought of the salty taste the whole way. She knew she would come back soon and was so excited to do it all over again! +Once upon a time there was a bird who liked to soar very high. He flew over the countryside, up over the clouds and even higher up into the sky. From so high up the bird could see rivers, oceans and trees. He flew by the sun and moon and stars. + +One day, the bird was thirsty and wanted to find some milk. But he looked and looked around him and all he could see was the big, fluffy clouds. Then, he had an idea! He flapped his wings and flew down lower, below the clouds. + +Soon, he came across a big, red barn. Inside was a cow, mooing and looking very original. She had so much warm, creamy milk and the bird drank it all up! The bird had found a way to quench his thirst and he was very happy. + +With a smile on his face, he said goodbye to the cow and off he flew! He soared higher and higher and felt the wind rush over his feathers. He was so happy that he'd found a way to satisfy his thirst. He sang and danced in the sky and spread his wings wide so he could catch the wind. + +The bird flew higher and higher, never wanting to come down. He now knew that he could always find the milk he wanted in the red barn and it made him soar even higher! +Once upon a time, there was a farmer who had some horses. He kept them in a big, nice stable. Every day he would go out to the stable with the horses and take them for a ride. + +One day it was raining very hard. The farmer knew the horses didn't like the rain, so he wanted to find a way to keep them dry. He had an idea. He sent one of his friends to go and get a big tarp. + +When his friend returned with the tarp, the farmer and his friend worked together to put it over the stable. This kept all the horses nice and dry. The farmer was very happy. + +When the rain stopped, and the sun came out, all of the horses looked very fine in the stable. The farmer was glad he sent his friend to get the tarp, it had done its job perfectly. All of the horses were happy, and the farmer was happy too. +Once there was a little girl who had a surprise. She was so excited that she ran around and said hello to everyone in the house. + +The surprise was a shower - it was special because it was just for her! She immediately put on her swimsuit and hopped in. + +The shower was so fun that she didn't want to get out. She splashed and laughed, and then pretended to be a mermaid! + +But then she heard someone calling her name. It was her mom, reminding her that she had to get out of the shower to get ready for bed. + +The little girl felt very sorry that she had to get out. But she knew that showers were fun, and she would get to enjoy one again the next morning. +"Once upon a time, there were two friends named Mike and Marley. They both had masks on but Mike's was tougher. They decided to go for a walk and discuss their masks. + +Mike said his mask was tough because it was made from heavy material. Marley's mask was not as tough, but it was colourful and it made him feel happy. + +They went for a long walk and discussed why it was important to wear masks. Mike said that it was because it was good to be safe from germs and bugs. Marley thought it was fun to wear a mask but Mike said it was still important to be safe. + +When the walk was over, Mike and Marley said goodbye with a big hug. They agreed it was important to wear masks and continue to stay safe!" +One day, Timmy was feeling very tired and upset. He had been playing all day and was feeling a bit grumpy. His mum saw him and she was sorry that he was feeling so tired and grumpy. She said, "Let's have a massage to help you relax." Timmy said, "Yes!" and his mum took him to a special place to get a massage. It was very nice! The person who gave him the massage was gentle and careful. Timmy had never had a massage before so he was a bit scared. But the massage felt good and he slowly started to relax. After the massage, Timmy felt much better! He thanked his mum for taking him and said he'd like to go back again. +Once there was a little girl called Amy. She was three-years-old and full of energy. + +One day, Amy went to the park with her mummy and daddy. It was a sunny day and the park was full of birds singing, bees buzzing and children playing. + +Amy spotted two friends who were playing with a zoomy car. She wanted to join in so her dad gave her a smile and said: "Go ahead and play with them, Amy". + +Amy spent the whole afternoon zooming around the park with her new friends. They had lots of fun and kept going until it was time for Amy to go home. + +Suddenly, one of Amy's friends started to get a bit selfish. He took the zoomy car for himself and didn't let the other children play. + +Amy thought this was not very kind! + +So, she quickly ran to her mum and asked if she had a puzzle. Amy's Mum smiled and reached into her bag. She found a colourful puzzle and gave it to Amy. + +Amy came back and gave the puzzle to her selfish friend. His face lit up as he took the puzzle and started to put it together. + +Now that the zoomy car was shared between all of the children, they had lots of fun. Amy and her friends zipped around the park until the sun set and it was time to go home. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Lilly. Every morning Lilly's mom would give her the choice to pick what she wanted to eat for breakfast. One day Lilly saw an attractive vegetable sitting on the counter. She asked her mom for it. Her mom smiled and said yes. + +Lilly was so excited when she held the vegetable in her hand and took a big bite. All of a sudden, a strange flavor filled her mouth. Lilly looked at her mom and couldn't believe how yummy it tasted! + +Lilly's mom was so proud to see her daughter trying new vegetables. She made sure to give her more vegetables to eat every day. + +Now, whenever Lilly sees an attractive vegetable, she knows it will taste delicious! +Once upon a time, there was a tall cliff. On one side of the cliff was a big lake. On the other side of the cliff was a wide field. But between the lake and the field was something special. + +One day, a fragile bridge connected the cliff to the field. Everyone in the village was so excited! Now they could go from the lake to the field very easily. + +But then, one day, a big storm came. And it was so strong that it separated the bridge from the cliff. Everyone in the village was so sad. Now they couldn't go from the lake to the field easily. + +But then, they had a great idea. They built another bridge but this time it was made of strong wood and metal. And this bridge was strong enough to stay together even with the storm. + +Everyone in the village was so happy. Now they can go from the lake to the field easily again. And they all lived happily ever after. The end. +Molly was a little girl. She was only three years old. She had a big coat. It was her favourite one. +Molly was playing in a field near her house. It was a sunny day. Suddenly, she felt scared. She didn't know why. The field seemed different. +Molly wanted to run, but she was too frightened. Suddenly, she heard her mum's voice. She trusted her mum, so she went to her. Her mum put Molly's jacket on and she felt safe again. +Molly smiled. She knew that she could trust her mum and her jacket always made her feel safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very restless. One day, she wanted to pretend. She looked around and saw a ladder, so she decided to pretend that the ladder was a castle tower. She pretended to climb up the ladder to the top of the tower and looked out. She imagined that she was looking out over a far away land with many adventures. She thought of places she would go and creatures she could meet. + +The little girl stayed at the top of the ladder for a long time. She imagined all the things she could do and she was so excited that she kept climbing back down the ladder over and over again. + +When it was time for her to leave, the girl was sad that she had to go. But she was happy too, because tonight she could pretend again and go on more adventures! +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Joy. She was really small and loved to explore. Today she decided to go exploring in her backyard. + +Joy walked around the green grass until she reached the edge of the ground. She stopped and looked out and realized that beyond the ground was the modern world. She was so excited she wanted to explore it all. + +Joy ran to the edge of the ground and started to climb a big fence. She tried to hold on tight, but it was too slippery. She started to slide back down. + +At that moment, Joy realized she needed help to get past the fence. She ran back to her house and asked her dad for help. With her dad's help, Joy was able to get over the fence and explore the modern world. + +Joy was so excited and explored far and wide. She even made it back to her house before the sun went down. + +From then on, Joy always looked forward to going exploring and never stopped discovering something new. +Once there was a black dog. He was very noisy. He always barked and chased cats up and down the street. + +One day, he saw a big cat. He got very excited and started to bark loudly. The big cat was so scared that he ran away. + +The black dog was very happy. He ran around the yard and made lots of noise. The neighbours weren't happy because it was very noisy. + +The next day, the black dog saw the big cat again but he stayed calm. He just sat and watched the cat. + +The big cat came closer and closer. Eventually, the black dog and the big cat were friends! They played together in the backyard and were not noisy. + +The neighbours were happy because there was no more noise! +Once there was a little boy called Tom. He was 3 years old, and loved going on adventures! + +One sunny day, Tom was playing outside with his friends. He saw a tall tree, with green leaves that shook every time the wind blew. Tom thought it looked like fun, so he decided to climb the tree. + +Tom grabbed onto the branches and started to climb. He was careful to be safe, but he couldn't hold on for long. He asked his friends for help, and one of them gave him a belt with a big buckle. Tom put the buckle around the tree and it held him safe in place. + +Tom continued to climb until he was higher than ever before. Every time the wind blew, the tree shook, and Tom loved it! He held onto the buckle and kept shaking with the tree until he heard his mum calling for him. + +Tom was sad to have to leave, but he was happy he had such a fun adventure. He looked down from the tree and smiled, and then held on tight as he climbed down safely. +Once there was a boy who loved to explore. He was always looking around with his eyes and noticing new things. One day, he went outside and observed a treasure! It was big and shiny and weird. He picked it up and he could not tell what it was. He decided to take it home and find out. + +When he arrived home, he looked around to see if anyone was there. He then went to his bedroom and opened the treasure carefully. He couldn't believe his eyes! Inside was a beautiful toy car! He squealed with joy, and ran to show his parents. + +His parents were so proud of him. They told him, "What wonderful treasure you found! Now you can take it outside and play." So the boy put the car in his pocket, and went outside to show his friends. He had lots of fun playing with his special toy, and never forgot the weird treasure he found that day. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Orange. Orange loved to play in her garden. One day, she saw a seed in the dirt. She grabbed the seed and put it in the ground. + +She watered the seed everyday and it started to grow. After a few days, a plant grew from the seed. It had big, orange leaves and pretty flowers. Orange was very happy! + +Soon, the plant had yummy oranges, and Orange was excited to try one. She took a bite and it was so sweet! She ate more oranges and shared them with her friends. Orange loved watching her plant grow and she was so proud! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who lived very near the sea. Every day, she would go to the beach and play with her toys. She loved to build sandcastles and make things out of shells. + +Sometimes she would mention the sea to her friends. She would tell them about how big and wide it was, and how salty the water tasted. She thought the sea was very special. + +One day, she went down to the beach and found it all messy. Seaweed was everywhere and the beach was covered in garbage. The little girl was very sad. + +She went home and told her dad. He grew angry and said he was going to clear up the beach. He told her to go and play, and so the little girl ran off to play games with her friends. + +The next day, when the little girl went back to the beach, it was no longer messy. Every piece of rubbish was gone, and the girl was so happy. Her dad had made the beach clean again! +Once there was a little girl named Sarah. She liked to play a lot with her friends but one day she saw a knot. She didn't like it at all and she hated it. She felt angry and wanted to get rid of it. + +So Sarah asked an adult for help. The adult tried to untangle the knot for her for a long time but the knot was very stubborn. Eventually the adult had to cut the knot from her hair. + +Sarah was sad. She had wanted the knot to go away but getting it cut made her feel hurt. Even though she was sad, she learned a lesson. Being patient is the best way to get rid of knots! +Once there were two friends, Tom and Rose. They were best friends, and were always together. Tom told Rose that he was having a race on Saturday. He asked her if she wanted to come and play. + +Rose felt so excited, she said, "Yes!" She asked what kind of race it was. Tom said it was a running race. + +On Saturday, the day of the race, Rose and Tom woke up early. The sun was shining brightly and it was warm outside. They went outside and found lots of other friends who were playing in the race too. + +They were all very excited. Tom and Rose lined up at the start of the race and waited for the whistle to sound. When it did, they took off running as fast as they could. Tom and Rose ran and ran, and eventually, Tom won the race! + +Rose was so happy for her best friend. She ran over and gave him a big hug. It was the best race ever! +Once there was a little girl who loved to study. Every morning before school she would go into her backyard and study with her friends. She especially loved to study outside because it was very unique. The girl and her friends would read books and draw pictures in the backyard. The sun was always shining and birds were always singing in the background. It was the perfect place to study! Each day the girl and her friends would get smarter and smarter as they learnt more and more. The little girl found that studying in her backyard was a very special experience. And it helped her do very well in school. +Once upon a time there was a boy who really wanted a pet. He begged his parents every day, but they always said no. One day, while exploring in the woods behind his house, he found something cool and amazing. He stopped and reached in to feel the texture of the furry animal. It was a puppy! He laughed and hugged it tightly. The puppy was happy too and they played together all day. + +But when night came, it was time to leave. The boy was sad, but he knew the puppy needed to live in the woods with its family. So he said goodbye, gave it one last cuddle and left. + +The boy never forgot that cool day. He still dreams about the puppy and hopes that one day he'll see it again. Until then, he'll always keep the special memory with him in his heart. +One day, a family was looking outside their window and the sky was full of big, white snowflakes. The snow was so heavy that it was piling up everywhere! Everyone was very excited for snow. + +The dad opened the door and said “Welcome snow!†He was so happy for the snow that he started to jump and dance around. He wanted to go outside and play, but the snow was too deep. + +Mom also wanted to join in. She had never seen so much snow before! She quickly put on her warmest clothes and she stepped outside and shouted “Welcome snow!†The snow was so deep that it was covering her up to her feet. + +The whole family was outside and they happily played in the snow. They built a small snowman and they went sledding down the hill. + +They had so much fun that day that they didn't want the snow day to ever end. They waved goodbye to the snow, saying “Thank you for welcoming us!†+Once there was a beautiful little girl named Tia. She loved to explore the world around her. One day she went for a walk outside and found something wonderful. It was a mineral, shiny and sparkly. It was so beautiful. She wanted to pick it up so she could keep it forever. + +But when she tried to pick it up, it wouldn't move. She tugged and pulled, but nothing happened. So, she stood back and looked carefully. Suddenly, she realized why she couldn't pick it up- it was standing firmly to the ground. Tia was amazed. She tried to move it again but it wouldn't budge. + +After several attempts, she gave up and decided to just enjoy the beauty of the mineral. She stayed there for a while, admiring it and touching it, until it was time to go home. Now, whenever she goes out for a walk, she looks for more minerals that stand firmly in the ground- just like the one she found that day. +Once upon a time, there was a pumpkin. It was happy and alert. One day, the pumpkin wanted to learn something new. So, it decided to take a trip to the park. + +At the park, the pumpkin saw lots of new things. It saw some dogs running and playing, and some birds flying in the sky. The pumpkin felt so excited! + +Then, it saw some children playing tag. The pumpkin watched for a while and realized it wanted to learn how to play tag too! So, it went up to the children and asked if it could join in. + +The children said yes, and the pumpkin was so happy. It learned how to play tag with the children. After a few games, it was time to go home. The pumpkin was very proud of what it had learned. It had a great day at the park! +One day, Lucy was playing in the park. She saw something very special. Up in the sky, there were two bright stars. She looked at them and pointed to them. + +She tried to reach up, but she was too short. Her Dad said, "That is the Earth and the Moon." + +She looked up and asked, "What are they?" Dad said, "The Earth is the big, brown ball in the sky. That is where we live." He pointed to the smaller star. "The Moon is smaller and shines very bright at night." + +Lucy smiled. She was so happy to learn about the Earth and the Moon. From then on, she pointed up to the sky whenever she saw them! +There were two friends, Ben and Tia. They were very different, but very close. One day, Ben thought of a fun plan. + +He wanted to unite both of them to a vendor! On the way, Ben and Tia laughed together. They thought it was funny that Ben wanted to unite them to a vendor. + +When they arrived, the vendor had many items. Ben and Tia looked around and soon found something they both liked. + +They decided to buy it together, as a way to show their friendship. They hugged and laughed when they united the item to their names. + +They both left the vendor feeling happy and united. From that day on, Ben and Tia never forgot the funny plan they came up with, and how much fun they had on their special trip to the vendor. +Once upon a time there was an owl sitting in a tree. It was looking around and feeling a bit confused. It didn't know what to do next. Suddenly, the owl heard a noise from behind it. It closed its eyes tight and felt a bit scared. But when it opened them again, it saw a little mouse! The owl was very happy and they became friends. The owl showed the mouse how to find food and fly around. The two were having lots of fun until it was time to go to bed. The mouse said goodbye and scurried away. The owl was feeling very content and soon closed its eyes to go to sleep. +Once upon a time there was a nice family. They were busy with their life but always loved each other very much. +One day a big tornado swept through their town and made a mess of their house. Everyone was sad and the family was very scared. +But the family worked together to clean up their home. They worked so hard to put everything back in place. +Finally, when their home looked like new again, the family hugged and said sorry to each other. They promised to forgive each other quickly, no matter what happened. +The family was so happy to be together again, and they promised never to forget to forgive each other. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Belle. Belle was very sad because she couldn't reach her goal. She wanted to climb a tree and get to the top, but it seemed too hard. Belle was so angry. + +Then one day, something amazing happened! A magical creature appeared and said "Hello Belle. I am here to help you reach your goal." Belle was very happy. + +The magical creature waved its wand and suddenly the tree was much lower. Belle could reach the top with ease! Belle smiled and thanked the creature. + +The magical creature laughed and said goodbye. With a puff of smoke, it disappeared. Belle was now happy and she had reached her goal. She waved goodbye and skipped away, feeling joyful. +One day, Mrs. Red was cleaning her bedroom. She had a lot of things strewn all over the floor. She took a deep breath and started to gather her things. First, she picked up the belt, which was bright and shiny. She held it in her hand and smiled. + +Next, she started to scatter the other items around the room. She picked up the books, scattered the clothes, and put the toys away in the correct places. + +Finally, she found something very special; a charm with a sparkly heart on it. It was so charming that she decided to clip it onto her belt. With the charm secure, Mrs. Red took one last look around the room, satisfied with her work. She was ready to start a new day! +Once upon a time, there was a small girl. She loved to slide wherever she could. Today, she wanted to slide all the way home. + +The little girl set off, sliding first on the grass and then on the pavement. Suddenly, she saw something shiny and light. She smiled and jumped off her feet to slide even faster. + +Finally, the girl reached her home. She was happy. She had slid all the way to her bright and cheerful home. + +The girl opened the door and slid into the house. She was greeted by her mommy and the biggest hug ever. The little girl was so glad that she was home. From then on, she knew she could always thing of home as her very own slide. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl. She liked to play with her friends, but sometimes it was hard. Her friends liked to play very hard and it sometimes made her feel sad. + +Today she didn't want to play too hard, but her friends kept pushing her. She tried to resist them, but the play got more and more harsh. She felt a little scared and wished for it to stop. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. It was her mommy. She had come to help. She hugged the young girl and told her friends to stop being so harsh. The friends listened and they all hugged too. They all agreed to play nicely, with no more harshness. + +The young girl felt much better. She was glad that she had resisted the hard play. From that day on, the young girl and her friends always played nicely. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who was very adventurous. He loved to explore everything around him. + +One day, he wanted to go for a rush. He put on his shoes and ran all around town. He saw many people, animals and things. + +Then, all of a sudden, he heard a lot of noise. He saw lots of people walking around in a parade. It was so colorful and fun! He wanted to join it! + +So he rushed to them and started walking with them. He saw lots of flags and balloons. Everyone was singing and dancing in the parade. He was so happy! + +It was an adventurous parade, and it was the best day of his life! +Once there was a little girl. She was so happy and loved to play. Every day she ran around, laughing and singing. Everywhere she went, she saw things that made her happy. + +One day, the little girl looked up in the sky and saw a big black bird flying away. She followed the bird because she wanted to see where it was going. + +When the little girl followed the bird, it brought her to a special place. It was her home. She was so excited. The little girl was so happy to be there. + +The little girl smiled at her home. She knew it was the best place for her and she started to love it. + +She loved the way the sun shone in through the windows and the way the birds sang outside. She loved being in her own home. + +Those days were the best days of her life. Whenever she felt sad, she could go back home and she would always be happy. Home was her special place and she loved it with all of her heart. +Once there was a very polite queen. She was very kind and never forgot to say please and thank you. One day, the queen wanted to be spoiled. She asked her servants to bring her some treats. The servants brought her some delicious food and drinks. The queen enjoyed her treats and thanked her servants for spoiling her. +Tommy was very enthusiastic about his birthday party. He had sent out all of his invitations and was counting down the days until his big day. On the morning of his birthday Tommy unwrapped a huge present. Inside was a big, candy chewer. Tommy was so excited he had to try it out straight away! + +He popped a few pieces of candy into the machine and pulled the lever. Round and round they went until they were nice and chewy. Tommy couldn't believe how delicious they tasted! He quickly ate all of the candy and filled the chewer up again. Before he knew it he had been chewing candy all day long! + +The next morning, all of his friends had arrived for his birthday party. As the party got into full swing, Tommy was chewing away on his candy chewer. Everyone was having a great time, playing games, eating cake and of course, chewing candy. In the end, it was the best birthday party ever! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sue. She loved to explore and see new things! One day, Sue exited her house and found a big knob in the yard. She was so excited! She touched it and gave it a turn. Suddenly, the knob made a loud noise and steam came out of it! Sue was so amazed she didn't know what do do next. She looked around to see if anyone else noticed. But, there was nobody else around! She began to explore this mysterious knob and was so excited about what she discovered. Finally, Sue realized that she had stumbled upon a secret knob that opened up a big door! She was so excited she ran home to tell someone about her new discovery. Everyone was so impressed and Sue was even more excited! +Once upon a time there was a tall girl. She always cared about everything she did. One day, she was looking for something special. She found a pretty diamond. She was so happy that she cared for the diamond like it was the most important thing in the world. + +The girl was very careful not to lose her diamond. She walked around with it all the time, just so she could keep it with her. + +The girl took the diamond to the tallest tree in the woods. She climbed up as high as she could and then she put the diamond in the tree's branches so it could always be safe. + +Once the diamond was securely up in the tree, the girl went back home to her parents. She told them about the diamond and showed them how much she cared for it. + +The girl smiled, she knew her diamond was safe forever. +Once upon a time there was an elderly man. He walked around a square every day with a big old key. People around the square watched the man in curiosity, wondering why he walked around the square with a key every day. + +One day, the man finally reached the center of the square and inserted the key into a special door. With a turn of his wrist, the man unlocked the door! + +Everyone around the square was very excited. Inside the secret door was a treasure chest filled with toys and candy! Everyone cheered with delight and the elderly man smiled. + +For many years after that, the man unlocked the door in the square every day, giving everyone a special treat every time. Everyone was very thankful to the elderly man for his kindness and generosity. +Once upon a time there was a farmer called Jack. He was very honest and worked hard each day in his fields. One day when Jack was in his barn he heard a loud rumble. He looked out the window and saw lots of lightning in the sky. + +Jack was very scared, but he didn't know what to do. Suddenly he had an idea, he remembered the old farm he used to visit as a little boy. Old Jim would always provide a warm and inviting home during storms. + +Jack was so relieved and excited! He decided to take a walk to Old Jim's farm and see if he would provide shelter during the storm. Sure enough, as he arrived, Old Jim welcomed him and provided a safe place. Jack and Old Jim waited inside until the lightning passed and the sun came out. + +Jack was so happy and grateful for Old Jim's kind and honest gesture. From then on, Jack always made sure to bring a gift whenever he visited Old Jim. They both enjoyed many happy times together. +It was a quiet evening. Tom was playing in the garden with his old ball. But he wasn't paying enough attention and the ball suddenly slipped out of his hands. Tom looked around and saw that it had rolled away! + +He chased after it and ran into the neighbor's garden. His feet got wet and muddy. Tom found his ball and picked it up. But then he heard a noise! + +It was his neighbor, Mrs. Chang. She was standing in the garden and saw Tom. She smiled at him. Tom was a bit scared. + +Mrs. Chang asked him what he was doing. Tom smiled and told her he had slipped and was looking for his ball. She was very nice and told him she was happy he found it. Then she said goodnight and went inside. + +Tom said goodnight too and ran back to his house. He knew that he had been lucky that evening and he was happy to have his ball back. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit. The rabbit was very hungry, so it hopped into a garden to look for something to eat. It hopped up to a patch of carrots and could see they were very juicy and tasty. The rabbit couldn't wait to take a bite, so it reached out and pointed at the carrots. + +Suddenly, the garden owner came out of the house and yelled, "What are you doing here?" The rabbit felt so guilty for trying to eat the carrots that it hopped away quickly. + +The garden owner was sad. "My carrots are my favorite thing in the garden," he said. He thought for a moment and then had an idea. He went over to the carrot patch and pulled out a big, juicy carrot. He pointed at it and said, "This carrot is for you, little rabbit. Now you don't have to be guilty anymore!" + +The rabbit was so grateful that it happily hopped back and happily started munching away. It was the juiciest and most delicious carrot the rabbit had ever had! + +And they all lived happily ever after! The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Penny. She was three years old and liked to pretend. One day, Penny decided to pretend she was a cat. She crawled around the house on all fours, meowing and purring. + +Penny loved pretending so much, she even found a penny on the floor and pretended it was a special shiny coin just for her. She closed her eyes and spun around until she felt dizzy. + +Then Penny pretended that the penny was her ticket to an exciting adventure. She wanted to fly like a bird or swim like a fish. She imagined that she could do anything if she just wished hard enough. + +So Penny ran around and around until she was so dizzy she could hardly stand. With a big smile, she collapsed onto the floor and just lay there, dreaming of a wonderful pretend world. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Anna and she was three. Anna was very proud. + +One day she saw a pretty spinning thing. It was so bright! She reached out to touch it and it started to spin around and around. Anna could not believe it - she wanted to spin like that. + +So she moved her feet and started to spin. At first, she went very slowly. But soon her spinning got faster and faster. Anna laughed and clapped her hands. + +Soon she was spinning so fast that her head started to feel funny. Her mouth opened wide and she laughed and laughed. Anna was so proud of herself! Nobody could spin as fast as her. +Molly was so excited! She had a new orange cardboard box. It was so tall and so big. She had seen her mom pour something into the box and it made her very curious. She slowly opened the top and peered inside. Inside the box were all sorts of treats. Yummy fruit, some crackers and a big orange balloon! Molly clapped and cheered, she was so happy. She grabbed the balloon and put it on her wrist. She quickly put the rest of the treats in her pockets. She ran around the house, the balloon floating behind her. This was her new game. She was so happy with her new cardboard box surprise! +John was a shy boy. He didn't like to talk a lot, but he had a secret. Every night when his parents were asleep, he would lie on the stairs. He felt safe lying there, looking up at the stars. + +One night, he heard tiny footsteps coming up the stairs. It was his little sister, Bella. She crawled up the stairs and when she saw John, she smiled. She plopped down next to him and held his hand. Together they laid there, looking up at the stars and talking about all their secrets. John felt so happy that he was no longer shy. + +From then on, John and Bella would lie together on the stairs, pointing out the stars and telling each other their secrets. They felt so special that they had a secret place to be together. They never wanted their special time on the stairs to end. +One day, a little girl named Hannah was in her bedroom playing. She was enjoying her time by herself when she heard a loud noise. It was really really loud and scared Hannah, so she started to scream. + +Mommy came running into the bedroom to see what was wrong. She saw that Hannah was very nervous and asked her what was wrong. But the little girl just kept pointing at the calendar. + +Mommy looked at the calendar, but couldn't figure out what was so scary. Suddenly, she realized why Hannah was so nervous: she had to go to the doctor today! + +Hannah started to scream even louder and ran to hide under the bed. Mommy understood that a visit to the doctor was scary and said, "Don't worry, Hannah. I'll be with you." + +Hannah stopped screaming, and smiled when Mommy said that. Now she felt better, and was ready to go to the doctor. +Once there was a girl who liked to climb. Everywhere she went, she liked to find something to climb. Today, she went outside and found a big tree. The tree was perfect for climbing! She excitedly stepped up and started to climb. She climbed high and higher until she made it to the top. As she sat up there, she could see the grass all around her. Birds were singing and it was perfect. She felt so happy up there! After a few minutes, she climbed down the tree, ready for her next adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful berry. The berry looked so different from all the other fruits, so everyone started to applaud it. The berry was pleased and began to dance with joy. It spun around, sending red juices everywhere. Everyone laughed and cheered. + +Then, a little 3 year old child stepped up to the berry. She was excited and admired the berry's beauty. She reached her hand up to the berry and picked it off the bush. Everyone clapped louder, and the little girl thanked them. + +The little girl took the berry home and put it in the refrigerator. The next day, she opened the refrigerator and took out the berry. She ate it, and it was the most delicious berry she had ever tasted. She smiled widely and said "this berry was so different!" + +Once again, everyone around her began to applaud. The little girl was proud, and she could not believe that such a simple berry could make her so happy. +Once, there was a little girl who loved to watch movies. Every weekend, her mom and dad would take her to a movie theater to watch a new movie. + +The girl was always so excited to watch the movie, but this time was different. She had a surprise instead of a movie. Her mom and dad had set-up a movie theater right in their living room! They had organized the living room so everything was special and ready for the show. + +The girl was very surprised and excited. She had to guess what movie was playing. She looked around and spotted the popcorn machine and the giant screen with a movie on it. She knew the movie had to be one of her favorites! + +The girl couldn't believe it. She had a movie theater in her own house! She was so happy and excited and clapped her hands as the movie began. She watched the movie with her warmed popcorn and was enjoying every moment of it. + +The girl had a very special night that she'll never forget. She was so happy that her parents had organized a movie theater for her to enjoy. +Once upon a time, there was a cute van that lived in the woods. The van would always fill up with things like animals and plants. Every day, it would drive to different parts of the area, filling up as it went. + +One day, the van arrived across from a house, and a very small 3 year old girl came out to meet it. She looked in the back of the van and saw some of the cutest animals she had ever seen, like a little mouse, a small butterfly and a fuzzy chipmunk. The girl was so excited and she filled the van with love and happiness. + +The animals must have liked her too, because they started coming to the house every day, looking for the girl. She would feed them and laugh with them, and they would always fill up the van with joy. + +The girl and the animals were very happy and they had lots of fun. They became the best of friends and their time together was always filled with laughter and love. + +And they all lived happily ever after. +Jane was very independent. She liked to do things by herself. Today she wanted to eat a muffin for breakfast. + +She went to her kitchen and found a muffin on the table. She pulled up a chair and climbed onto it. She wanted to try and reach the muffin with her little hands. + +But the muffin was too high. She tried to jump, but still couldn't reach it. Jane started to cry. + +Then her mom came into the kitchen. She picked up the muffin and put it on the chair. Jane was excited! She reached out and grabbed the muffin. She was so proud that she could do it by herself. + +Jane smiled as she took a bite of her muffin. She was very independent. +Once upon a time there was a gray stable. Inside the stable was a little horse. The horse had a lot of friends. Every day the little horse and its friends would gather to discuss their adventures from the day before. + +One day the horse asked its friends to go on a special adventure and the friends said yes! They discussed a plan on how to make their adventure even better. They discussed for a long time until they had a great plan. + +The little horse was so happy and excited! The friends all smiled and went on their big adventure. They raced to the stable and saw all the colors, exciting things and new adventures there. + +They spent the whole day laughing and playing, and when evening came they returned to the stable. They said goodbye, and the little horse thanked them for coming and listening to their plan. + +The little horse and its friends enjoyed their adventure and were very happy! They looked forward to many more adventures together! +Once upon a time, there was a mighty pirate. He loved to sail the seas in search of treasure. One day, he sailed right up to an island and spotted a giant bird. The pirate was very brave so he sailed his ship closer, hoping to catch the bird. + +The bird was flapping its wings and squawking in the sky. The pirate had to be very careful or he would not catch the bird. Just when the pirate was about to give up, he caught the mighty bird. + +The bird was so happy to be free again. It flew away and the pirate was sad. But then, the bird came back and perched on the pirate's hat. The pirate was so glad to have a feathered friend and the two set off together away from the island. + +The pirate and the bird sailed the seas together, searching for hidden treasure. The mighty pirate and his bird were never seen again, but legend says together they found a great fortune. +Once there was a little girl who had a fierce love for music. She loved to listen to it, hum it and even dance around to it. No matter what kind of music it was she always found a way to make it fun, and it made her happy. + +One day when the little girl was walking through the park, she heard some very beautiful music coming from a nearby tree. When the little girl looked up she saw that the music was coming from a tiny magical creature who was sitting on a branch. + +The little girl couldn't believe her ears. She was so amazed by the beautiful music and so she decided to stay and listen for as long as she could. She didn't want the music to ever stop. + +The little girl and the magical creature stayed in the park listening to the music for hours. Whenever the little girl started to get tired, the magical creature played its music more fiercely which gave her strength and joy. + +Finally, when the sun set, it was time for the little girl to go home. She thanked the magical creature with a wave and then promised to come back as soon as she could. From then on she always visited the magical creature and listened to its beautiful music. +Once upon a time, there was a big, stable farm. The farm had lots of animals that lived there, like chickens and cows. Every morning, the farmer would spread food for the animals in the stable. + +The chickens loved the food because it made them very happy and they were very thankful. One day, a new chicken joined the farm. All the other chickens were very friendly and invited the new chicken to eat with them. + +But the new chicken was lazy. Instead of eating, the lazy chicken wanted to sit and watch the other chickens eat. This made all the chickens very mad, so they spread out and stopped talking to the lazy chicken. But the farmer still gave food to the lazy chicken. + +The farmer knew that every animal deserved to eat and be happy. So, every day, he spread food for all the chickens, even the lazy one. The other chickens soon realized that the lazy one wasn't so bad after all and welcomed him to the stable. + +And they all lived happily ever after. +The vet had a plan. She wanted to help the animals. She was a veterinarian! She put on a white coat and glasses. She drove to the zoo to take care of the animals. + +She brought her bag full of tools and medicines. She said hello to the animals, who were happy to see her. When she was finished, the animals were happy and healthy. + +Then the vet went to the park to check on the animals there. The birds were singing and the deer said hello. The vet was very funny and made the animals smile. + +When it was time to leave, the animals hugged the vet goodbye. She said she would be back soon to take care of them again. Everyone was happy the vet came to help! +Once upon a time, there was a raven who was very hungry. He flew through the sky and spotted something delicious down below. It was a big bowl of food! He swooped down and started to feed. + +But just then, he heard someone talking. It was a young girl, and she said, "No, you can't eat that. That food is for my pet bunny!" The raven squawked and flew away. + +The next day, the raven was still very hungry. He looked around and saw something else to feed on. A crazy old man! He cawed and flew right over to the old man. The old man was so surprised that he didn't know what to do! + +But the raven wasn't afraid. He kept on going, and before long, he had eaten his fill. Then he flew away happily, full and satisfied. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a nice boy. His name was Andy. He loved to do yoga every day. + +One day, he forgot to do his yoga. He was sad and he felt awful. His mommy noticed this and asked him why he was feeling so bad. "I forgot to do my yoga", he told her. + +So, his mommy helped him find his yoga mat. She showed him some nice, easy poses to do. He felt so much better after he finished. + +From then on, he didn't forget to do his yoga. He always remembered to be nice to his body and practice yoga every day. +Once there was a very smart snake. He lived in a pond and spent his days swimming and eating bugs. One day he decided to go explore. He slithered out of the pond and over to a big river. + +He loved the river and went into it. He played and swam all day. When it was time to go, he felt so dirty! He decided to wash himself. He got into the shallow part of the river and started to rub around his scales. + +He felt so much better after he washed and he sparkled in the sunshine. He said goodbye to the river and went back to the pond for some rest. He was fast asleep before he knew it. + +The next morning, the smart snake was ready to explore again. +Tina and Joe were best friends. Every day they would play together in the garden. + +One day they decided to try something new and build something together. They found some bright blocks, string and a big, round bin. + +First they built a high tower with the blocks. They laughed and cheered when it was done. + +Next they put the bin at the bottom of the tower and tied string around it. This was going to be their den. + +Finally, they added some bright ribbons and flowers to make it even better. + +When it was done, they laughed and had loads of fun inside their special den. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jake. Jake loved to dream. One day he was walking through a field when he saw a big open puddle. + +He stepped inside the puddle and he could feel the cool wet grass against his toes. Jake looked around and his dream appeared before him. He could see a castle on top of a hill and a dragon soaring in the sky! + +Jake began to run towards the castle. He wanted to explore it, find out about the dragon and see the treasure. All of a sudden, he felt warm. He opened his eyes and realized it was just a dream. + +The sun was setting, and he knew it was time to go home. But he felt happy because his dream was so open and exciting! He grinned and skipped away, looking forward to more dreams in the future. +Ann was a little girl. She had a book. One day she was looking at it. She was very happy. + +The cover of the book was dirty. Ann wanted to make it clean. She went to the kitchen sink. She washed the book carefully. + +When the book was clean, Ann looked at it again. She smiled. The book looked very nice. She hugged the book and ran off to play. +It was summer and the sun shone brightly. The birds sang and played in the trees. Lucy was very alert and saw a butterfly. She shouted with joy and ran to catch it. The butterfly flitted away and Lucy chased after it. + +Suddenly, a bee flew close by her ear. Lucy was so surprised she jumped back and shouted even louder! She laughed and chased it away. + +Nearby, her friends were also enjoying the summer day. They were playing in the garden and calling out to each other. Lucy joined them and before long, they were all shouting with joy and laughing. + +It was such a beautiful summer day and everyone was so alert and ready for fun. They laughed and shouted until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to watch animals in the park. One day, she spotted a squirrel sitting in a tree. She wanted to add it to her collection of furry friends, so she tried to climb the tree. She fell and broke her arm, so she had to go home. + +When she got there, she saw that her dad had added something new to their house. It was a little squirrel, hopping around the living room. The little girl was so happy to have a squirrel of her own! + +The little squirrel loved to play, but it had a problem - its tail was broken. The little girl wanted to fix it, so she asked her dad to help. With some glue, a few feathers and a bit of string, the little girl repaired the squirrel's broken tail. + +The little girl and the squirrel became the best of friends, and they spent many happy days together. Whenever the little girl went to the park, the squirrel came along. They were an unstoppable duo! +One day, a boy named Max visited a garden. He saw many interesting things there. He saw a beautiful red pepper. He thought it was so interesting! +Max wanted to pick it, so he said “I want this pepper!†He reached out and grabbed it. Suddenly, the pepper started to jump and move around! Max was so surprised. +Max asked, “Where are you going?†But the pepper did not answer. Instead, the pepper just kept jumping around. Finally, Max said goodbye to the pepper, and he left the garden. He had a very fun and interesting visit! +Once there was a little girl named Kate. She loved playing outside. One day Kate was playing in the park when she lost her favorite powder. It was the powder that made her feel safe. She looked and looked, but she couldn't find it anywhere. + +Kate started to worry. She didn't know how to find her safe powder. Then she remembered that her mommy and daddy had a special way of finding things. They called it a "Search Party!" + +So Kate asked some of the other kids in the park to help her find her powder. They all started a search party and soon enough they found it! + +Kate was so happy. She hugged her friends and thanked them for helping her find her special powder. Now she could feel safe again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Annie. Annie was 3 years old and she had a puppy. One day, Annie and her puppy were in the kitchen when something unusual happened. Annie saw a big frown on the puppy's face. Annie was surprised by this. + +She looked around the kitchen to see what was wrong. Suddenly, she noticed something unusual on the kitchen table. It was a strange-looking hat! Annie picked it up and put it on her puppy's head. The frown disappeared and her pup was happy again. + +Annie then put the hat away in a safe spot until another time. She felt proud that she had made her pup happy again. Both Annie and her pup had an unusual but fun day in the kitchen. +Once there was a old eagle who lived in an ancient tree. His wings were strong and he had a long, brown whip. Every day the eagle would fly high in the sky and look around. + +One day something strange happened, he heard a little whimper coming from the ground. The eagle flew down and saw a tiny puppy. The puppy looked lost and scared. The eagle comforted the puppy with a gentle nuzzle and a soft coo. + +The dog felt safer and looked up at the eagle with gratitude in its eyes. The eagle could not leave the puppy alone so he carried the friend back home with his strong wings and whip. + +The eagle and puppy became great friends and everyone in the forest was happy for them. The puppy was never alone again, and the eagle stayed and comforted him every day. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Toby and Sarah, who laughed and played all day long. They had all sorts of fun together. One day, Toby decided to give Sarah a special treat. He went to the store and picked out a thin candy bar with lots of chocolate chips inside. When he gave Sarah the treat, they both laughed with delight. Sarah thanked Toby and they hugged. They munched the candy bar together, laughing and smiling while they enjoyed their special treat. Toby and Sarah had lots of fun that day, sharing their treats and laughing with their friends. It was a day filled with fun and treats, and they both giggled with joy. +Once upon a time there was a fancy yellow bird. She lived in a big tree by a lake. Every day she looked out at the lake and watched the fish swim. + +One day she saw a huge storm coming. The sky got dark and the wind started to blow. The yellow bird started to worry. Then she had an idea. + +She opened her wings and started to blink. As she blinked, the thunder and lightning seemed to go away. The storm got quieter and quieter until all that was left was a soft breeze. + +The yellow bird smiled and closed her wings. The sky stayed dark for a little while longer, but soon the sun came out again. The bird was happy, she had saved the day with her fancy blinking. +Once upon a time there were two friends called Lucy and Daisy. They were walking in the countryside and they came to a big barn. Daisy thought it looked so cool and they both decided to go inside and explore. + +The barn was dusty and old. There were cobwebs on the walls and some old boxes lying around. Lucy was a bit clumsy and she tripped over some of the boxes. Daisy couldn't stop laughing! + +The barn had a lot of cool things in it. They found some carrots and apples that had been left behind from the farmer who lived there. They decided to take a few and have them as a snack. + +As it was getting dark, the friends decided it was time to go home. They thanked the barn for all of the fun things it had shown them and laughed as they remembered how clumsy Lucy had been! + +They then headed back home, ready for another exciting adventure tomorrow. +Once upon a time there was a princess who lived in a big castle. Every day she did the same thing: she would go outside and play with her friends. +One day the princess was walking around the castle when she saw someone who looked like a princess. She was very beautiful and wore a gorgeous dress. But the princess knew it was not real. She knew it was a fake. +The fake princess asked the real princess if she could come inside the castle. The real princess wanted to say no but she wanted to be kind. So she permitted the fake princess to come in. +The fake princess went inside and started playing with the princess's toys. Suddenly, the real princess noticed that some of her things were missing. She knew the fake princess had taken them. +The princess was very angry and told the fake princess to leave. She would not permit her to stay any longer. +The fake princess was sad but she did as she was told. From that day on the real princess was more careful to not permit anyone she did not know into her castle. +Once there was a boy who had a sister. They were very special together. They were best friends and did everything together. + +One day, the boy's family had to sell their house and move. The boy was very sad. He didn't want to leave his sister. But his sister was very brave. + +She told him she would look after him, no matter where they went. She hugged the boy and smiled. Together, they said goodbye to the old house. + +They moved to a new house and made lots of new friends. The boy was still a little sad, but he was happy his sister was with him. + +The boy and his sister will always be best friends no matter where they go. They will never forget their first house, but they will make many more happy memories in the new house. +Once upon a time, there was a gorilla in the jungle. It was very, very big and strong. It was sneezing and talking quietly. Every time it talked, it was whispering. + +One day, the gorilla was very hungry and wanted to find food. It walked around and around but could not find anything. Then, it saw something moving in the bushes. + +The gorilla looked closer and saw a disgusting bug! It was crawling on the ground and looked nasty. The gorilla was so happy, it whispered to the bug. It said, " I am going to eat you! Yum!†+ +The bug was so scared it ran away as fast as it could. The gorilla never saw it again. +Scottie the dog was very loyal. He was so loyal that he followed his owner everywhere. One day his owner went to the park and Scottie couldn't wait to explore. + +Scottie saw a large balance beam in the park and knew that he had to try it. He carefully watched his owner as she demonstrated how to balance on it. + +The beam was so long and Scottie was worried, so his owner promised to walk with him and help him. Step by step, Scottie got closer and closer to the end of the beam. He felt so proud and happy when he made it to the end of the beam all by himself. + +Listen to the cheers of his owner who was clapping and encouraging him. He felt like he could do anything! Now Scottie knew that he passed the balance beam test. He learned if he was patient and loyal, he could do anything. +It was a dark evening. The sky was cloudy and it started to rain. Davey and his mom were walking through the park. They walked and walked until they got to a cell. The cell had a small window and it was dark inside. Davey was scared to go in. But his mom said it would be alright. She opened the door and they walked in. The rain was falling down on the roof and making a gentle sound. It was so calming. Davey and his mom stayed there until the rain stopped. They laughed and then stepped back out into the dark evening. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty land far away. It was full of beautiful sights and sounds. One day, a small child saw the land and was so excited. He asked his parents to take him there. + +His parents said yes and off they went on an adventure. When they arrived, the boy was amazed. He saw mountains and rivers. This was the most amazing land he had ever seen. + +The child looked around in awe and soon found a large tree. He asked his parents to climb it, but they said it was too high. He then saw a small pond and ran to it, splashing his hands in the water. + +Suddenly, the boy saw a mighty eagle flying far above in the sky. He followed it with his eyes until it left his sight. The boy was so happy that he had been able to see this majestic bird. + +The boy and his parents stayed in the land for many days, exploring and enjoying the sights and sounds. Even though the boy was just a small child, he will never forget the mighty land. +Once upon a time, there was a robot. It was big, tall and very delicate. It leaned against the wall, never moving. One day, a little girl saw the robot. She was only 3 years old, but she was curious. She walked up to it and leaned in, looking closely at its delicate parts. The robot wasn't too sure what to do, so it stayed still. Suddenly, the little girl started to giggle. She thought the robot looked funny and she felt excited to have found a new friend. She leaned in even closer, giving the robot a gentle hug. From that moment on, the little girl and the robot were the best of friends. They leaned on each other, creating a bond that could never be broken. +Once there was a little girl called Amy. She was very happy because it was her birthday! Amy's mum had a surprise for her. She was going to stay with Grandma for the night! + +Amy was so excited! She grabbed her bag and hugged her Mum goodbye. Then they drove to Grandma's house. About an hour later they arrived. + +Grandma was waiting outside with a welcoming smile. She gave Amy a big hug and said, "Welcome! I'm so happy you're here." + +Amy was so excited! Grandma let her help with some work in the garden. Amy loved picking some eggs from the chickens and helping Grandma water the plants. + +Then it was time for bed. Amy gave Grandma a big hug and said, "Goodnight Grandma! I'm so happy to stay with you." Grandma smiled and said, "Sleep well sweetheart." + +And so Amy did. She had such a wonderful time in Grandma's garden, and had a very happy stay. +Once there was a little boy called Joe. He was three years old and was always full of energy. One day, he was in the kitchen with his mom and saw a shiny, silver faucet. He reached out to touch it, but his mom warned him not to because it was dangerous. + +Joe ignored her and touched the faucet anyway. Suddenly, the water came bursting out, making a loud noise and splashing water everywhere. Joe was very scared and his mom was so angry with him. She told him that she was very concerned and that from now on he must always listen to her. Joe felt so sad that he had made his mom so angry. + +Suddenly, his mom hugged him and said it was okay and that she did not want him to feel dull. She said she knew it was an accident, and that she would never regret looking after him. Joe was so happy he had been forgiven and promised himself to always remember to listen to his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Sally. Sally had an organized room. But one day, Sally wanted to play a game. + +She wanted to find a good place to hide. So she looked all around her room. She found a tall cupboard, it was the perfect hideaway. + +Sally climbed inside and made herself very cozy. It was a fun hiding spot! But then Sally heard someone opening the door. It was her mum. + +Mum was looking everywhere for Sally, but she couldn't find her. Sally stayed very still and quiet. After a few minutes, Mum gave up and left the room. + +Sally had found the best hiding spot. She learned a valuable lesson - sometimes it's good to stay organized! +Once upon a time there was a big blue barn. Inside the barn there was a lot of hay, so it was very big. One day, a man came with a big machine and started to cut the hay. He was cutting very fast, and soon all the hay was cut. Then he took it away in his truck. After the truck was gone, it was very quiet in the big blue barn. +Once upon a time there was an angry grill. It was so angry that it always burnt the food. But one day, a little girl named Suzy decided that she wanted to own the grill. She wanted to put it in her backyard and make yummy food for her family. + +So Suzy went up to the grill and said, "I want to own you and make yummy food. Will you be nice to me?" The angry grill didn't respond and kept burning the food. But Suzy was a very determined little girl. She kept asking and finally the grill agreed to be nice. + +Suzy was so happy! She brought the grill home and cooked with it every day. She made yummy burgers, sausages and even made barbecue ribs. The food from the grill was delicious and everybody loved it. + +The angry grill became a much happier grill. Everyone was so happy and the families’ bellies were full. Suzy knew she had made the right decision to own the grill and make it her own. +Once upon a day there was a wide field. In the middle of the field was a big tree. Every day a bunny hopped around the tree. The bunny was very happy and wanted to show it by clapping. Every time the bunny moved its arms it made a big sound. + +One day, the bunny saw two very small birds that were flying around the tree. They looked very happy too. The bunny smiled, clapped its hands and called out to the birds. The birds played and flew in big circles. + +The bunny kept clapping and the birds kept playing. Together they enjoyed the day. The bunny hopped around the wide field and clapped whenever the birds flew by. Then, the bunny and the birds flew away. + +The bunny will come back every day, and clap its hands to show how happy it is. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Ellie. Ellie was very competitive and she always wanted to do better than everyone else. + +One day, Ellie saw a sign that said 'Competition'. It made her very excited. She pointed to the sign and shouted to her mum, "Mum, can I do it?" + +Mum said, "Yes, of course you can." + +So Ellie went to the competition and tried her best. She squeezed the ball as hard as she could and jumped higher than everyone else. In the end, she won the competition and everyone cheered for her! + +Ellie was very proud of herself. She hugged her mum and said, "I did it! I'm the best!" + +Mum smiled and said, "Yes, you are the best. You worked so hard and you did an amazing job." + +Ellie was so happy that she gave her mum a big squeeze. Then they went home to celebrate her victory! +Once upon a time, there was a nosy rabbit. Every day he hopped around looking for something new and exciting to explore. One day, he came across a cauliflower in a farmer's garden. He was so curious and he knew he had to try it! He jumped over and started to nibble. + +It wasn't the best thing he had ever tasted and it was a bit strange. Despite this, the nosy rabbit couldn't help but keep eating. The farmer saw him and yelled out. The nosy rabbit got scared and quickly hopped away! + +He was glad he had tried the cauliflower but he knew he must be careful in the future. From then on, he only went to places where he was allowed instead of being nosy! +Once there was a brilliant game. It was so much fun, and it made everybody smile. The game was called Print. It was the most exciting game around! + +The children liked to play Print together. They printed all sorts of things. They printed animals, cars and houses, even rockets! The prints were all so colourful and pretty. + +One day, the children decided to print a giant bear. Everyone helped each other colour the print with amazing patterns and stripes. When the bear was finished, it was so big and beautiful! + +The children felt so proud of their work. Print was the most brilliant game ever! +Once upon a time there lived a judge who was very mean. Everywhere he went he said mean things to everyone! + +One day the judge started to feel very dizzy. He could not move or talk. Suddenly, he disappeared! Nobody knew where he had gone. + +Everyone was very happy! They all danced and laughed in the street. When the judge was gone, it felt like a big weight had been lifted from everyone's shoulders. + +One day, the judge returned. He was not so mean anymore. He told everyone to be nice to each other and to look after each other. Everyone was amazed. It was like the judge had disappeared and come back with a brand new heart! +Once there was a boy who liked to touch things. One morning, he went outside and saw a butterfly. He reached out to touch it but he couldn't, it flew away. He was a bit sad. + +He decided to go on an adventure and see where he could touch something. So, he went to the park and touched all the leaves and grass. He touched the sea and felt the waves, then he touched the sand. + +He was feeling very successful. He decided that he wanted to try something new - a new taste. So, he touched a few berries and put one in his mouth. It was delicious! + +He was happy that he had touched and tasted something new. He learnt that by touching and trying new things, you can be successful. He was so excited. He went home and told his parents all about his adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Jack. He was happy and he loved to play. + +One day, Jack decided to play a game. He had to get to the top of the tall stair. Jack was so excited to try to win. He began going up the stair, one step at a time. + +The stair was very high and it seemed to go on forever! Jack was determined to make it to the top. He kept going, step by step. + +Finally, Jack got to the top. He was so happy! He had won the game. + +As he looked around, he noticed a thin rope hanging down the side of the stair. He grabbed the rope and before he knew it, he was sliding down the stair, fast. + +When he reached the bottom, he was still the winner. He was so proud of himself for making it to the top! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Kylie. She was in the middle of packing up her things. Every day, she had to pack her things into boxes so that she could move house soon. + +Kylie's favourite thing to pack was her shelf. It was big and strong and she liked to put her toys and books on it. She especially liked it when she decorated the shelf with pretty things. + +One day, while she was packing the shelf, Kylie tasted something bitter. It was coming from inside the shelf and she didn't know what it was. Suddenly, she heard a noise coming from inside the shelf. Then out popped a very small, toy mouse. + +Kylie screamed with delight! The mouse had been hiding inside the shelf and the bitter taste was from the cheese that he had been eating. Kylie quickly packed up the shelf and the mouse together and she took them with her when she moved house. + +Kylie kept the shelf and the mouse together for a very long time, and they became the best of friends. +Once upon a time there was a great kite. It was fun and colorful, and everyone wanted to fly it. One day, a little boy named Max went to the park with his family. He wanted to add the kite to the fun. He grabbed it and ran to the wide open field. + +Max's family watched as he added the kite to the sky. He ran and ran, but the kite kept going higher and higher. Max laughed and waved as he watched the kite in the air. Up, up, up it went until it was so high that Max couldn't see it anymore. He smiled, it was a great kite, indeed! + +Max ran back to his family, who were very proud of what he had done. He hugged them, feeling happy and excited. Then, it was time to go home. Max was sad to leave, but he knew he'd be back soon to add his kite to the sky again. +One day, Sarah was walking in the park and it was an unusual day. The sun was shining, the birds were singing and Sarah was very happy. As she walked, she spotted something shiny on the floor - it was a penny! + +She had never seen a penny before and was very excited. She bent down to pick it up. But just then, Sarah suddenly sneezed! + +The sneeze was so loud that it made the penny fly into the air. Sarah watched it fly over the trees and disappear from sight. + +Sarah was sad. She wanted the penny, but it was gone. She shrugged her shoulders and carried on walking. She never saw the penny again, but she never forgot the day she sneezed! +Once there was a bossy robot. He was always pushing people around and telling them what to do. One day, he met another robot with a bigger wagon, and he wasn't very happy. + +The bossy robot said, "Hey friend, can I pull your wagon?" The other robot nodded and the bossy robot grabbed his handle and started to pull. + +He pulled and pulled and pulled until the wagon was filled with all kinds of things. The bossy robot was so happy! + +"Yay!" he yelled. He was so proud of himself for pulling the wagon. + +From then on, the bossy robot was the best puller around. Everyone wanted him to pull their wagon, and he even got a very special medal for being the best at it. He was so proud! +Jimmy was a young boy living in a big nation far away. Each day, he would go outside and roll in the grass. He loved to feel the blades of grass tickle his feet as he rolled around. + +One day, he noticed that everyone in the nation was acting strange. No one would talk to each other and everyone seemed very angry. Jimmy was very confused and didn't know what was happening. + +Jimmy discovered that the people in the nation were being very ignorant. They didn't understand each other, even if they spoke the same language. This made everyone very angry, so Jimmy started to roll around the grass to cheer them up. + +Finally, everyone noticed Jimmy rolling around and started laughing. Soon, they gathered around and began to talk to each other. Everyone felt much better and soon, the entire nation was smiling. Everywhere Jimmy went, he spread joy, because he was not ignorant. +Once upon a time, there was a goat. He wanted to go for a walk, so he followed a path. He walked and walked until he felt lost. He was very confused. + +Suddenly, he saw a kind little girl. She was wearing a red dress. She smiled at the goat and said "Hi!" + +The goat was so happy, he followed the girl. She took him back to her home. She showed the goat around and even gave him a snack. + +The goat was so happy to be at the girl's home. Every day, he followed the girl around and had lots of fun. They were very happy together. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a big bin. Johnny hates the big bin. Every time he sees it, he runs away from it. + +One day, Johnny was playing near the bin. He thought to himself, "what if I could play with the bin?" He gathered all his courage and went up to the bin. He touched it with his finger and this made him very scared. + +He tried again, this time he patted the bin. Johnny started to laugh! He liked the big bin. He touched it and patted it again and again. + +Johnny loves the big bin! He plays with it every day. He even takes his toys and puts them in the bin. Now, Johnny never hates the big bin. He loves it very much! +Max was a 3 year old boy who loved to color. He had every crayon in a rainbow of colors! Every day, he would take his crayons and draw a new picture. + +One day, he was drawing a picture, when he noticed something different printed on the bottom. It said "peanut". He was confused, so he asked his mom what it meant. + +His mom told him that it was a special print and that it came from pressing a peanut into the paper. He was fascinated! + +She also told him that it was really difficult to do, but he didn't care. That day, he tried to print with a peanut and some paper, but it was very difficult and he didn't get it right. + +He decided to keep trying, so every day he would practice with his peanut and paper. Eventually, he got it right! + +Max was so proud of himself, and now he always drew pictures with his special prints! +Pete was a very hungry boy. He wanted to eat something delicious. His mummy had given him a pot of yogurt. It smelt yummy! Pete took the lid off the pot. He grabbed a spoon. He started to chew on the yogurt. It was very delicious! It was so tasty that Pete ate the whole pot of yogurt. + +When Pete was finished eating all the yogurt, he started to feel very full. His tummy was so full that it was starting to feel a bit smelly! Pete rubbed his tummy, burped and then fell asleep. It was a very smelly nap! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very ignorant. Ignorant means that she didn't know a lot. She wanted to be big and strong like the other kids on her street, so she asked her next door neighbor to lend her his boot. + +Her neighbor was a bit surprised but he lent her the boot anyway. + +The little girl took the boot and she smiled. She knew that with this boot, she could be just as big and strong as the other kids. + +She put on the boot and she ran outside. She ran all over the street, feeling so powerful and strong. She felt like she could do anything. + +The little girl thanked her neighbor for letting her borrow his boot. Her neighbor was happy to help her out. The little girl was no longer ignorant - with the borrowed boot, she was just as strong as the other kids on the street. +Auntie had a new baby. The baby needed a crib. Dad and Mom went to the store and bought the baby a long crib. + +Auntie came to visit. She was so happy to see the baby's crib. She could tell the crib was special. + +One day, Dad and Mom had to replace the crib. They took out the old crib and put the new one in its place. The new baby crib was even bigger than the old one. Now the baby had lots of room. + +Auntie was so happy to see the new crib for the baby. She said it was perfect. She knew the baby would sleep very well in his new crib. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very gifted. Her name was Mary. Every day she would go to the park, and she loved to play on the slide. + +One day, Mary went to the park to play. She ran to the slide, and went up the steps. But when she got to the top, she didn't slide down. Instead, she stood still and gazed at the sky. + +The sky was so blue, with big white clouds floating around. Her eyes sparkled as she looked around the park, taking in all the wonderful sights. + +After a few minutes, Mary felt like it was time to go. She waved goodbye to all the trees and ran back down the slide. + +The next day when she went back to the park, she saw a beautiful rainbow! It was a magical sight, and Mary knew she was so lucky to be able to see it. She smiled as she gazed up at the colors in the sky. +Once, there was a big castle. It was beautiful and tall. Inside the castle was a spell. The spell was magical and powerful and it kept the castle safe. + +One day, a little girl wanted to know what the spell was. She asked an old wizard who was living in the castle. He told her a secret: the spell was to stay. + +The little girl was so excited! She knew if everyone stayed in the castle, it would be safe forever. Every day, the little girl thought of ways to make sure everyone stayed inside the castle. + +She organized a big picnic and asked the people in the castle to stay and enjoy it. She gave them presents and treats for staying. The people were very happy and decided to stay inside the castle forever. + +And with the spell of staying, the big castle was kept safe forever. +Molly was a little girl who had a happy family. One day, her mommy was making a large plate of food. When it was ready, Molly's mommy called her to the kitchen. "Come here, Molly," she said, "it's time to eat!". + +The plate was filled with all kinds of delicious food. Molly was excited to try it. She sat at the kitchen table and started eating. + +Molly's brother was also very hungry. He ran to the kitchen and saw the large plate filled with food. He asked Molly's mommy if he could try some. Molly's mommy smiled and gave him a small plate. He took some food and started eating too. + +Molly and her brother kept eating until all the food was gone. When they were done, Molly and her brother thanked her mommy and she said, "You're welcome!" + +Molly and her brother were so happy. They had a wonderful meal and they were so full and satisfied! +Once upon a time, there was a lazy structure. Every day it would just sit around. It never did anything! + +One day, it started to yawn. It opened its big mouth and took a long, sleepy breath. Then it yawned again and again. + +The structure yawned so much that it started to get tired. Soon, it started to fall asleep on the ground. It was so lazy that it wanted to take a nap! + +But, just before the structure fell asleep, a gust of wind blew it away. The structure flew and flew until it was out of sight. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named John. He had a big yellow bag that he loved very much. He would carry it with him wherever he wanted to go. + +One day, John went to the store with his Mom. When they got there, he saw a enormous sign in the window. The sign said, "Free Bag Inside!" + +John was so excited. He ran into the store and asked his Mom if he could have the bag. She said yes and gave him a big hug. + +John quickly grabbed the bag and looked inside. It was full of toys and candy! He was so happy that he started to jump up and down. + +John thanked his Mom and hugged her tight. Then, he smiled wide and ran out the door to show everyone his new enormous bag. He was so happy that he would never forget the day he found it. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Rory and Flora. They wanted to go to the shore and have some fun, but Flora said she didn't have enough money. Rory said she had a great idea to get the money. + +Rory ran to the store and asked the clerk for an available job. The clerk gave Rory a job helping him with customers, so she started right away. + +Meanwhile, Flora went to the bank and asked for a loan. Fortunately, the bank had an available loan that she could use. + +With the money they had, Rory and Flora went to the shore to have a great time. They built sandcastles, ate ice cream and played in the warm ocean. + +They had a wonderful time and were so thankful they had the money to go. They promised they would save up to go again next year. +Tommy was a cheerful three-year-old. He had big blue eyes and a curly brown hair. Each day, he would run around the house asking questions. + +One day, he asked his mom, "What's in my bedroom?" His mom smiled and gave him an answer. She said, "Your bedroom is special. You can find your toys, a soft bed and your pillows." + +Tommy smiled and ran to his bedroom. When he opened the door, he was filled with joy. His bedroom was full of brightly colored toys, a soft and comfy bed and fluffy pillows. + +He smiled and shouted, "This is the best answer ever!" Tommy was so excited he started to jump with joy. He was so happy to see his bedroom. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Bob. Bob was playing in the garden when he saw something strange. It was a thief with a pale face. The thief had a sack full of things that didn't belong to him. Bob was scared, so he ran and called for help. + +Suddenly, Bob's dad came outside. When he saw the thief, he shouted at him to stop. The thief was scared and ran away, leaving the sack behind. Bob and his dad opened the sack and they found all of the stolen things. + +Bob's dad was very proud of his son for his bravery. He gave him a big hug, and they both got to keep some of the stolen things. Bob was so happy. His dad thanked him for catching the thief and saving the day. From that day on, Bob was known as the brave boy who caught the thief! +Once upon a time, there was an old man who wanted to decorate his house. He had a special clay that glowed in the dark, and it was very ancient. He took the clay and started to decorate his house with it. He made circles, squares, and flowers all over the walls and doors. When he finished decorating, the house looked very pretty at night with the glowing clay! He was so happy about what he had done- now his house was brighter and more beautiful than anyone else's in the village. +Once upon a time, there lived a happy family. They lived in a big world that was full of fun things to do. Every day, they would play together. + +The family was competitive. They always tried their very best at all of the activities. They wanted to be the best at everything. + +The activities that they did included running, jumping and bike-riding. Every day, they would take turns trying something new. + +One day, they decided to explore the world. They had amazing adventures and saw amazing things. + +They explored jungles, deserts and even the ocean. Everywhere they went, they learned something new! + +It was a wonderful experience and they were ever so happy. Everyday, they tried to be the best and included everyone in the fun. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Jane. She was three years old and lived in a nice house. She liked to play outside and go on adventures. + +One day, she spotted a mirror in the corner of her room. It was very shiny, so she wanted to take a closer look. She zoomed towards it, but suddenly she tripped over a toy and it made a loud zip sound. + +Jane giggled and picked up the toy. She looked in the mirror and noticed something amazing - there were lots of organised toys throughout her room. She was very proud of herself! + +So the next day, Jane decided to tidy up her room even more. She zipped around the room, putting her toys back in the right places. Finally, she stepped back and admired her work. Everything was nice and organised - just like in the mirror! + +The End. +Bob was a brave little boy who liked to explore. One day, he was walking in a forest, and he found a puddle. It was so deep and wet - it made Bob so excited. He wanted to go in and splash around. But then he saw something strange – a judge, standing in the middle of the puddle. + +Bob was so scared – he didn’t know why there was a judge in the puddle! He tried to back away and be quiet, but the judge saw him. The judge smiled, and asked Bob “Would you like to come and stand with me in the puddle?†+ +Bob thought that sounded like a good idea, so he stepped forward and stood next to the judge. Together, they watched the water ripple and sparkle in the sunlight. They talked and laughed and stayed in the puddle until it was too dark to see the sparkles anymore. Bob was so happy – he had made a new friend! + +When it was time to go, Bob said goodbye to the judge and gave him a big hug. Then Bob ran home, feeling brave and happy. He didn’t need to be scared of the judge – he was just a wet, friendly friend! +Molly saw some clay on the ground. She wanted to play with it, and make something with it. She squished it in her hands and rolled it into a ball. She made it bigger and bigger until it was a big shape. + +Molly was happy with her clay shape, but then she accidentally dropped it. It made a little crack in the ground. Molly said she was sorry. + +Molly's mom came over and saw the clay shape. She said, "That looks great!" She gave Molly a hug. + +Molly thanked her mom and asked her if they could make something together with the clay. Mom said yes. + +They both worked together and smiled as the shape became even bigger. When it was done, Molly said she was so happy and thanked her mom again. + +Molly and her mom looked at the clay shape together. It was the best thing they had ever made. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mandy. She was very sad one day because she had an empty heart. She was so sad that she hung her head low and started to cry. + +Then something strange happened. Suddenly, she smelled something smelly and looked up and saw a furry pink dog. The dog was so happy to see her and said, "Hi Mandy! Let's go for a walk!" + +Mandy went outside with the pup and felt happier. As they walked up and down the street, Mandy noticed a bright red balloon hanging from a tree. The pup said, "Let's get it!" + +When Mandy grabbed the balloon, it suddenly started to fill her heart with happiness and magical warmth. She held the balloon as they continued walking. When she looked up at the sky, she could see stars twinkling and smiling down at her. + +Mandy felt like her heart was full of love and happiness. She was so thankful that she had met the smelly little pup who had made her day much brighter! +Once upon a time, there was a fun house. It was a very silly house with a bright blue door. Inside, there were so many things to do. The house had a secret garden, a tall slide, and a special room filled with toys. + +One day, a little girl named Daisy came to the house. She was excited to play and explore. Daisy ran from room to room, exploring each one. In the secret garden, she found a pretty butterfly. On the tall slide, she laughed and giggled. In the toy room, she discovered a nest full of stuffed animals. She was so excited that she couldn't stop smiling. + +Daisy had a wonderful time, but eventually it was time to go home. That night, she lay in bed dreaming of all the things she had seen and done. Everywhere she looked she saw silly things that made her smile and excited her all over again. +Once upon a time, there was a builder. He was always busy making things. Every day he built things like houses, bridges and chairs. + +One day, the builder wanted to make something special. He went to the store and bought some coffee beans. He decided to build a cafe. + +He worked hard every day to make it. He painted the walls and built tables and chairs. He even put a coffee machine in the cafe. + +Finally, it was ready. People loved the cafe when it opened. They said the coffee was really smooth. People would go to the cafe every day to get their coffee. + +The builder was happy. He was proud of the cafe he had built. +Once there was a little girl called Maria. She had a crack in her bedroom window. It was very uncomfortable. Maria's mom called a repairman to help fix the crack. + +The repairman came to Maria's house and worked on the window all day long. When he finished, the window was new and there were no more cracks. Maria and her mom were so happy to have a new window. + +Afterwards, the repairman called them and told them to take care of the window so it wouldn't get uncomfortable again. Maria and her mom promised to take good care of the window. + +So, whenever Maria saw the window, she thought of the repairman who had helped fix it. She was very grateful for his help. And the window stayed new and comfortable. +Once there was a little girl called Katy. She was very silly and loved to march all over the house. One day she saw a shiny waistband in her bedroom. She picked it up and marched around the house with it on. She looked very silly with a waistband around her waist. + +Katy marched here and there, showing it off to her parents and her stuffed animals. Everywhere she marched, people laughed and smiled. She was so happy with her new waistband that she didn’t want to take it off! + +She kept marching until her parents said it was time for bed. When she took off the waistband, she was sad. But she knew she could march with it again the next day! +John saw a rocket in the sky. It was big and shining. He was so excited. He wanted to take a ride. + +John asked his mom if he could take a ride. She said yes, so they got into the rocket and off they went. + +John enjoyed flying so high and looking down on the world. He felt like he was on top of the world. + +But suddenly something bad happened. The rocket started to spin around and around. John felt scared, so he said sorry to his mom. + +But then it stopped spinning and they soared back down to the ground. John had a great time flying in the rocket. He was so happy. He waved goodbye to the rocket and smiled. He really enjoyed his little adventure. +Once there was a spider called Jeff. Jeff was a very interested spider and he liked to explore different places. One day, Jeff went on an adventure and found a really interesting steak. He wanted to attach it to a wall so he could come back to visit it later. So Jeff worked really hard and used a lot of sticky web to attach the steak to the wall. After he was finished, he was very happy. Jeff came back to visit the steak many times after that. He enjoyed looking at the steak and even got to take lots of friends to share it with. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who had a lovely chair. She liked to sit in it and read stories. One day, when she was getting ready for bed, the chair began to shake. It started to move around the room like something magical was happening. + +Suddenly, the chair vanished! There was no trace of it left. The little girl looked around the room, but it was gone! She felt so sad that her lovely chair was nowhere to be seen. + +The next morning, the little girl got up and looked around the room. To her surprise, her lovely chair was back where it belonged! She jumped in it with excitement and hugged it tight. + +The little girl knew that a magical power must have made her chair disappear and reappear. She still remembered the feelings of being without her lovely chair and knew how much she loved it. She said a silent thank you to whatever made her chair vanish, knowing her chair would be safe with her. +Jim was out to play at the park. He was riding his bike and feeling so free! Suddenly, he noticed a gray file lying on the floor. He stopped his bike and went over to pick it up. Jim was so happy and excited to show it to his parents. + +But when he got home, he was embarrassed. His mom and dad said that it did not belong to them, so Jim had to go back to the park to find the owner of the file. + +When he got back to the park, he asked a lot of people if the file belonged to them, but none of them said yes. Finally, he found a little girl who said "yes, that's my file!" + +Jim was so glad that he could return the file to its rightful owner, but embarrassed that he had taken something that didn't belong to him. He said sorry many times and promised to never do it again. The little girl thanked him and they both laughed and ran off to play. +Jimmy and his mum were walking down the road when they saw a stranger. The stranger smiled at them and offered them an apple. Jimmy's mum looked at the stranger with a smile. + +Jimmy was a bit nervous, but his mum was proud. She was proud that he had the courage to take the apple from the stranger. He thanked the stranger and quickly ate the apple. + +The stranger said goodbye and walked away. Jimmy and his mum were so happy that the stranger had offered them the apple. + +Jimmy was so proud of himself for not being scared. He smiled to himself and held his mum's hand as they continued on their way. +Once upon a time, there was an ugly bulb. It sat on the shelf, waiting and hoping to be lit. But no one wanted to turn it on. It felt like it would never succeed. + +One day, a little girl came into the room. She saw the bulb and she smiled. She wanted to try and make it succeed. She reached up and she turned on the switch. + +The bulb lit up and everyone cheered. The bulb was so proud of itself, it glowed for hours. + +The little girl was so happy that the bulb had succeeded. She hugged it and thanked it for being brave. From then on, the bulb shone brightly and proudly. +There was once an orange missile. The missile wanted to fly up high, but it had a big struggle. + +It tried so hard and moved its wings, but it just couldn't get high enough. It looked around and saw a rabbit. The rabbit was jumping really high. + +The missile said: "Please help me. I want to fly up high like you." + +The rabbit said: "Just keep trying and struggling. You will make it if you keep trying." + +The missile kept trying, and then it finally managed to get up high. It was so happy that it had made it, and thanked the rabbit for the help. +Once upon a time, there was an ancient sailboat. The little sailboat had a big white sail and the prettiest blue stripes. Every morning it would go out sailing on the ocean with its guard. The guard was a big and strong sailor who kept the sailboat safe. + +Every day they sailed together, the guard would look out for interesting things. He would show the sailboat all sorts of wonderful sights. One day, when they were just about to turn around and go back home, the sailboat saw a big, ancient ship. It was so big and old, it made the sailboat feel very small. + +The guard was very brave, so he decided to explore the ancient ship. He and the sailboat sailed towards it and soon they were onboard. It was so old and rusty, but the guard still knew the way around. He showed the sailboat all sorts of amazing things. They found secret rooms and old treasure! + +Eventually, the guard and the sailboat had to go back home. They waved goodbye to the ancient ship and sailed away. They went back home together, filled with wonderful memories of their adventure. +Once upon a time there was a colorful spider. He liked to zoom around all day. One day he zoomed out of his house and into the garden. He saw some flowers with bright yellow petals that were just begging to be danced around. He zipped around them and spun on them. They looked so fun! + +The spider was so excited that he zoomed around the garden faster and faster. He zoomed up and down trees, over the grass and around the pond. Everywhere he went, he left behind a colorful and sparkly trail. + +The spider was so happy as he zipped around. Then he remembered something! He remembered that he had to get back home before nightfall. With one last big zoom, he raced back home and made it just in time! He was so happy that he zoomed right back out again and started zooming around the garden once more. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Sue. She had a very special blouse. It was bright and colourful with lots of buttons and made from original fabric. + +Sue wanted to show her friends the blouse so she put it on and went to the park. Her friends couldn't believe how special it was and they all wanted one of their own. + +Sue told them all the story of the blouse. She said that she saw it in a shop and it was so original that she had to buy it. + +The friends talked about how they could make their own blouses. Sue showed them how to make it and then they all went to the shop to buy their own fabric. + +The friends each made a blouse that was just as special as Sue's. They all talked about how fun it was and how special each blouse was. + +At the end of the day Sue's blouse was still the most original of them all and she was very proud. The blouse was still one of a kind, just like her and her friends. +Once there was a little girl. She was playing in her garden, when she heard a sound. It was a bell. She followed the sound and saw lots of furry animals. They were all surrounding the bell. The little girl stayed very still. Suddenly the bell began to increase in sound. The animals started to get louder too, they were all mewing and quacking. + +The girl started to laugh, she was very happy to see the animals. She wanted to join in with the noise, so she clapped her hands together. The animals and the bell increased even more. She laughed and laughed, it was so much fun. + +The little girl was so excited and the animals were too! They were all skittering around and jumping. The sound kept increasing until finally it stopped. The girl looked around, everything was still and quiet. Then, the little girl clapped her hands together one last time and the sound of the bell increased! Everyone cheered and the little girl laughed with delight. +Once upon a time there was a clean, little house. Every day, the house stayed neat and tidy. One day, a big, strong hurricane blew in. The hurricane made the house shake and tremble. The house began to shrink and shrink, and the walls wobbled. + +The family who lived in the house grabbed their blankets and hid in their closets. They were scared and held each other tight. The hurricane was very loud and roared like a lion. But after a while, the hurricane went away. + +The family stepped out of the closet. They were relieved to see that their house was still standing, but now it was much smaller. They all hugged each other, happy that they were safe. + +The family worked together to make the little house even cleaner and nicer. And that's what they did. Every day, the family tidied and fixed the house so it stayed shrink, clean, and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy nail. It didn't like to work very hard. + +One day, the nail was sitting on the floor and it heard two people talking. One was a carpenter. The carpenter wanted to use the nail, but the nail was too lazy. + +The carpenter asked the nail why it wasn't working. The nail said it didn't feel like working that day. + +The carpenter said he was going to find another nail. The lazy nail was a little sad and said "Wait, I can help!" + +The carpenter smiled and said, "I knew you could do it!" The nail was happy and they worked all day. + +The carpenter thanked the nail and said, "There's no job too hard for a nail that talks!" +Once there was a great kitten named Fluffy. One day, Fluffy wanted to play with the other kittens but was too embarrassed to ask. He just wanted to be accepted and make some friends. + +He saw a new kitten in the meadow and he decided to go and talk to her. He was feeling a bit nervous but he said "Hello!" and the new kitten said "Hi!" right back. Fluffy felt very relieved as they started to play together. + +Soon they were having a great time and Fluffy realised he needn't have been embarrassed because the new kitten was nice to him. They became great friends and hung out everyday. Fluffy was no longer scared to ask anyone to play and he made lots of new friends. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Tim and Tiny. They wanted to decorate their house, so they both went to the store and ordered some decorations. + +When they came home, Tim and Tiny had lots of different decorations. They brought out the glue to stick them on the walls. Tim and Tiny worked together to decorate the house with colorful stars and flowers. + +As they worked, they laughed and chatted until the house was beautifully decorated. Finally, everything was ready and Tim and Tiny stood back to admire the decorations. They were both very happy with the work they did. + +Before the sun went down, Tim and Tiny hung up a sign that said “Welcome Homeâ€. Now, whenever they come back, they feel happy and welcomed. +Little Sue loved to explore new places. One day, she arrived at a garden that was full of beautiful things. The flowers were graceful and the birds were singing. She wanted to explore further, so she walked around the garden. + +Suddenly, she arrived at a bed of stones. She thought it was the most amazing thing she had ever seen. She touched the stones carefully and smiled in delight. Then, she started arranging them in a graceful pattern. It was so pretty! + +When she was done, she lay down on the bed and fell asleep. She dreamed of the flowers and the birds, and when the sun rose the next morning, she awoke feeling happy and rested. She thanked the garden for her wonderful visit and walked away, still smiling. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Amy. She was so excited to become a big kid. Every morning she jumped out of bed ready to learn new things. + +One day, Amy asked her parents what history was. They told her it was something that happened a long time ago. Amy listened carefully and wanted to learn more. + +Amy and her parents went to a museum so she could learn about history. There were exciting things to see and she learned so much. + +At the history museum, Amy tried on some old clothes. The clothes fit her perfectly and Amy looked like she was part of history! + +When she was done, Amy was so happy. She had become a big kid by learning all about history. Now she could tell everyone all the things she had learned. +Once upon a time, there lived a red dragon. He was huge and very strong. One day, the dragon mined and he found something very special. He was so excited he flew through the sky and shouted with joy. + +He landed and opened his claws. Inside was a big red ball. The dragon thanked the sky for his lucky find and ran back to his home in the forest. + +The dragon was so happy he wanted to share his luck, so he flew flew to a nearby village and placed the red ball outside the village's door. + +The dragon shouted and a small boy, who was only three years old, came to the door. He was so excited to see the red ball, he thanked the dragon and he ran off to play with his new toy. + +The dragon was happy to see the little boy smile. He smiled and flew back to the forest with a warm feeling in his heart. +Once upon a time there was a silly bunny called Rich. Rich loved to play but one day he got in a twist. He was running around but he twisted his finger. It really hurt and he started to cry. + +Rich's mum saw what had happened and she gave him a big hug. Rich had been very silly but his mum said "It's okay, Rich. Don't be stupid. You just slipped and twisted your finger". + +Rich's mum kissed his finger and then she magically made it all better with her special kiss. Then Rich was happy again and he felt much better after his mum had kissed his finger. + +From that day on Rich was very careful when he was playing, so that he didn't get in a twist again! +Once there was a man who was very weak. He wanted to fix the roof of his house, but it was too high. He needed a ladder to get to the roof. So, he found a ladder and he set it up. But, it was too weak and broke when he tried to climb it. He was very sad. + +He went to ask his neighbor for help. The neighbor was very nice and he had a strong ladder. The man thanked him and said he would fix the roof with the ladder. + +He got the ladder and fixed it to the roof. He was so happy to see the ladder was strong. He climbed it and fixed the roof. He worked hard and eventually finished the work. He was now so proud of himself! + +The weak man had finally fixed the roof and he was very proud of himself. He thanked his neighbor for the help. From then on he was proud of being strong and glad his neighbor was there to help. +Once there was a mommy and a baby. The mommy loved the baby very much. The baby had a toy called a TV. Every day she would watch TV and be very happy. + +One day, one of her friends came over to play. The friend saw the TV and was very jealous. She wanted it too. + +The little baby saw her friend looking at the TV, so she asked the friend the same question: "Do you want to play with my TV?" + +The friend smiled and said "Yes, please!" + +The little baby and her friend had so much fun playing with the TV. They loved it so much! All the jealousy was gone and they were just two happy friends. +Once there were two twin brothers. They were always up to something. One day they decided to shoot something. They found a spicy pepper and they thought they would shoot it. They took turns using the gun and they aimed really carefully. + +When they fired, the pepper flew all over the place. The twins got excited, because it smelled so spicy. They kept shooting until the pepper was gone, and they were very happy. They gave each other a high five and laughed. + +Then, the twins ran off and explored other things to shoot. They had so much fun that day, and they couldn't wait to go shooting again. +Once upon a time, there was a brave soldier. He had a shiny, sharp sword that he liked to carry everywhere. One day, the soldier went to climb a high, tall mountain. It was a long and difficult journey, but the soldier was determined. He finally made it to the top of the mountain and smiled. He could see so far from the high peak. Suddenly, the soldier saw creatures with sharp teeth. He quickly raised his sword and shouted a battle-cry. The creatures were scared and ran away. The soldier had won! He was brave and sharp and no one could stop him. He won the battle and returned home. The soldier was proud of his strength and courage. +Once there was a boy named Jack. He loved being outside and playing in the garden. One day, he saw something in the garden that was very shiny and bright. He ran over to find that it was a big vase. It was smooth and beautiful. He wanted to try and make it even brighter. + +Jack took out a can and sprayed the vase with it. He sprayed the vase from the top of the vase all the way to the bottom. He kept spraying it until it was shining and glittering in the sun. + +When he was done, Jack stepped back and looked at his work. He was so proud of his work and the vase looked so bright and shiny. Everyone in the garden was so amazed at how beautiful the vase looked. + +Jack smiled proudly. He had made something beautiful with a simple spray can! +Once upon a time, there was a wild side. A little girl wanted to explore it. She was so brave! +So she bravely ventured into the wild side. She saw tall trees and smelled sweet flowers. She wanted to touch everything she saw. +On her way she spotted a baby bird, hopping around the ground. She couldn't resist, and she ran to pet it. She petted it so softly and it made some chirpy sounds. The baby bird was so happy to have a new friend! + +The little girl was having the best time in her wild side. She played in the grass and watched the baby bird hop about. She felt so carefree. + +But soon it was time to go, and the little girl had to say goodbye to the wild side. She told the baby bird she was going, and it made some sad chirps. But she knew she would be back soon, to explore her wild side with her new feathered friend. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly club. Every day, lots of people would zoom to the club. They would zoom to the club to play games and have fun. + +One day, a 3 year old named Emma zoomed to the club. She was excited to meet the other people in the elderly club. As she zoomed inside, she saw lots of elderly people. + +Emma wanted to join the club, so she asked the people if she could join. The people in the club happily said "yes"! Every day, Emma would zoom to the club and join in the fun. + +Soon, Emma became friends with everyone in the elderly club. She had so much fun playing with them. One day, Emma got a special surprise - the elderly people gave her a big hug! Emma was so happy. + +From then on, Emma zoomed to the elderly club every day. She had so much fun with her new friends. The end! +Once upon a time, three friends wanted to organize a fun time together. So in the springtime, they decided to go on a picnic. + +First, they grabbed some food. Next, they packed snacks and drinks. Then they headed on their way. + +When they arrived at the spot, they found it smelly. But they didn't give up. The friends spread out a big blanket and then sat on it. + +The friends organized a game of tag and they chased each other around the smelly spot. Then they ate the snacks and drank their drinks. It was the best picnic ever! They had so much fun! +There once was a little girl named Susan who was three-years-old. She loved to nap every day after lunch. She had a special place to take her nap. Today when Susan went to her special spot she found a lime in the grass. It was messy and sticky but Susan thought it was fun. She rolled the lime around and laughed and played. After a long time playing, Susan suddenly felt very sleepy. She curled up on the grass and closed her eyes for a nice, long nap. When she awoke, the lime was gone. She looked around but it was nowhere to be found. Susan laughed, got up, and went off to find more fun adventures. +Once upon a time there was a tidy plane. It flew very high in the sky. Every day it would close its wings and make little circles in the air. + +One day, the plane flew close to a giant mountain. It was so close that it almost touched it. But then the plane opened its wings and flew away. + +It flew close to a big river. The river had lots of boats and ships in it. The plane flew over the boats and saw lots of bridges too. Then it flew close to some white, fluffy clouds. + +After that, the plane flew back near the mountain again. It opened its wings wide again and flew back up in the sky. It had a very nice day! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mary. Mary was very sad. She was so miserable that even her pet cat wouldn't come near her. + +One day, Mary received a special piece of mail. When she opened it, she saw a picture of herself smiling. It made her feel so happy. + +She started to clap. Clap, clap, clap. She clapped her hands over and over. Her cat heard the sound and came running. + +When the cat saw the picture, it purred and rubbed against Mary's leg. Mary smiled and clapped some more. + +The picture made Mary so happy that she was no longer miserable. She and her cat played together all day long. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Tom. He was a curious and adventurous kid who loved to pull silly faces and play fun games. One morning Tom heard something outside in his garden so he went to take a look. He saw something crawling on the grass and it made him jump and laugh. + +Tom ran closer to see what it was. It was a big, fluffy caterpillar! Tom very slowly reached out his hand and pulled the caterpillar onto his finger. He looked into its tiny eyes and immediately felt lots of love. + +Tom decided to carry the caterpillar in his pocket all day. Everywhere he went he showed other kids, and everyone said it was so cute and crazy! + +Tom kept the caterpillar safe until the night came. When the stars twinkled and shone in the sky, the caterpillar hugged Tom with its tiny legs, saying thank you for all the love. Tom smiled and said “You’re welcome!" The caterpillar waved goodbye and flew away to its home in the sky. + +Tom never forgot the time he shared with the special caterpillar and the lessons it taught him about love. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was running through the forest, looking for something to do. + +He saw a strange vine hanging from a tree branch. The vine was long and it seemed to move. The little boy wanted to touch it, but he wasn't sure what it was. + +He stepped closer to take a better look, but when he got near it, the vine started to move. The little boy was so surprised, he shouted loud! He stepped back quickly and watched the vine move around. + +The vine kept moving, swinging around and around. The little boy couldn't believe it! He watched it swing for a few minutes and thought it was so much fun. + +The little boy was so excited, he started to shout louder. He shouted and shouted until the vine stopped swinging. + +The little boy smiled and thought to himself what an adventure it had been. He waved goodbye to the vine and ran off to find more exciting things to do. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Timmy. Timmy loved to smell nice. Every day, he would spray the house with his favourite perfume. + +One day, he sprayed too much of the perfume. His house was filled with a strong smell that made everyone coughing! Everyone was very angry and said Timmy had made a mistake. + +From that day on, he was very careful with perfume and only used it a little bit at a time. Timmy regretted using too much of it and so he became weak with sadness. + +But then he remembered all the nice times when he'd filled the house with the sweet smell of perfume. He smiled with joy and decided that he would keep using perfume, but in small doses. + +The End +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was feeling very sad. She was impatient and wanted something to make her happy. Suddenly, she heard a voice coming from her radio. It was so nice that she had to smile. + +The little girl decided to dance to the music. She smiled and swayed to the music, which cheered her up. She was so happy that she could not help but laugh and jump around. + +But soon, the music stopped and the little girl started to weep. She was very sad and no matter how hard she tried; she could not stop crying. She missed the music so much and wished she could dance again. + +The radio made a noise, as if it were trying to tell the little girl something. Suddenly, it started to play the same song as before and the little girl's sadness disappeared. She was so excited, she picked up her toys and started to dance like before. + +The little girl was happy all over again, and she never felt so cheerful. The radio had saved the day! +Molly was sad and she was crying. Her mommy was taking her to school and the traffic was very long. Everywhere Molly looked there were lots of cars stuck on the road. She didn't like waiting and started to cry even louder. Mommy talked to her softly, telling her it would all be over soon. She reached out her hand to touch Molly’s cheek. + +Finally, they passed through the traffic and arrived at school. Molly stopped crying and hugged her Mommy before she went inside. + +As she lined up with her friends in the hallway, Molly looked through the window. The traffic was still long, but she didn't cry anymore. +One day, Tom and Joe were walking in the park. Joe spotted a snake and called for Tom to come and look. Tom was scared at first, but the snake was very small and friendly. They decided to have some fun and weigh the snake. + +Tom and Joe went looking for something they could use. They found an old scale in a nearby shed. It worked perfectly. + +They put the snake on the scale, then Tom held it down so it wouldn't move. The scale started to move and finally the arrow pointed to a number. The snake weighed 7 pounds! Tom and Joe were so happy. + +Then they noticed a sour smell coming from the snake. Joe remembered he had brought a delicious apple with him. He took it out of his pocket and offered it to the snake. The snake seemed excited and gobbled it up! Tom and Joe were glad that they had found a way to make the snake happy. +Teddy was so excited. He had been dreaming all day long about the delicious treat his mom promised him. Finally, it was time for it. His mom took out a bowl full of yummy ice cream and strawberry topping. Teddy's eyes lit up with excitement. + +He was about to eat the delicious treat when he noticed a leak! A puddle of syrup had spilled onto the kitchen floor. "Mommy, there's a leak," Teddy said. + +His mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, Teddy. I'll take care of it." She quickly cleaned up the sticky mess and put the bowl back in front of Teddy. + +Teddy dove right into his delicious treat. He was so happy that his mom had taken care of the leak. Now he could focus on enjoying the sweet ice cream! +One day, a young girl named Bella went to the park with her mom. She saw a big tree with a sign on it. The sign said, “The truth is delicious.†Bella didn’t know what it meant, so she asked her mom. + +“What does that mean, mom?†Bella asked. + +“It means that when we tell the truth, it’s always a good choice,†her mom replied. + +Bella still didn’t quite understand, so her mom took off a leaf from the tree and said “This is the truth. See how delicious it looks? That’s why it’s important to always tell the truth.†+ +Bella smiled. She liked the truth because it was delicious! She promised herself that from now on she would always tell the truth. +Once upon a time there was a girl who liked potatoes. One day, she got an idea. She wanted to make a potato that was dry. + +So she got a big potato and put it in the oven. It seemed like it was taking forever. Finally, the timer went off and it was ready. + +The girl opened the oven door. Inside, the potato was dry. She was so happy. + +She took the dry potato out of the oven and ate it with some butter. It was so delicious! + +She smiled happily. From that day on, she always used the oven to make her dry potatoes. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Dave. Dave was three years old. He liked to explore the world around him and he wanted to learn about life. One day, he decided to go to the beach and explore. + +When he got to the beach, Dave saw an old man. He was wise and he could see that Dave wanted to learn about the world. He encouraged Dave to watch the seagulls fly and explore the tide pools. Dave was so happy to have the old man's wisdom. + +Dave was amazed at what he saw on the beach. He found sea shells and starfish and even a huge sand castle! Dave's favorite was the bitter taste of the seaweed. The old man encouraged Dave to taste it so he could learn and explore even more. + +Dave learned a lot on his trip to the beach. He found wisdom in the old man's encouragement. Dave thanked him and went back home, ready to explore the world. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny. He had the softest fur. He loved to run in the fields and nibble on carrots. + +One day, he noticed his fur didn't feel as soft as it should. He asked his friend, the fox, for help. The fox said she could replace the bunny's fur and make it softer. She began to work and put on some special tight fur. + +The bunny was so pleased with the new fur! It was even softer than before and it kept him warm in the cold. He thanked his friend and ran off to show the other bunnies his new, soft fur. + +The bunny's friends were so jealous! They all wanted a new soft fur too. So, the fox replaced the fur on all of the bunnies, making each of them look and feel so cuddly and warm. + +From then on, the bunnies and the fox were the best of friends, and when they got together they just loved to cuddle up in their tight fur. +One day, a light beetle flew in the window. It was very pretty! The little girl loved looking at it. She watched it fly around the room. + +Suddenly, Daddy shouted. He was holding some scissors. He wanted to cut the beetle! The little girl was scared and ran away. + +But, Daddy wasn't trying to hurt the beetle. He wanted to set it free. He slowly snipped the window screen and the beetle flew outside. The little girl saw it fly away in the light. + +Everyone was happy! The little girl was glad that the beetle wasn't hurt. She smiled as it flew away. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Joe. Joe had an itch underneath his arm. It made him feel so uncomfortable, but he couldn't scratch it. Whenever Joe felt the itch, he asked Mommy if she had something to take away the itch. + +Mommy always had something available to make the itch go away. Joe was very happy when the itch stopped bothering him. + +Joe loved his Mommy very much for helping him when he had itches. Whenever Joe was feeling unhappy about something, his Mom was always there to make things better. + +Joe loved his Mommy very much and his Mommy loved him back just as much. Joe always felt happy and loved when his Mommy was near. + +The end. +Once upon an evening, there was a bunny who loved to hop. He hopped all around the garden, jumping up and down. The bunny hopped so high, he began to feel very dizzy. He went around and around until he got so lightheaded, he felt like he was flying! He hopped right off the ground and began to soar through the air. He was so amazed at how happy he was that he couldn’t stop hopping. The bunny hopped through the sky until the sun went down, and then the bunny hopped his way home. He was so content that he had had such a dizzy, magical evening. +Once upon a time there lived an ancient wizard. He was a very wise wizard and had many powerful magic spells. One day he decided to make some new magic. He took out a pot, and started to stir. He added all sorts of things, like stars and moonbeams. Then he took out a match and lit it. The match lit the pot and smoke started to come out! The wizard waved his hands and something special happened. Suddenly, a glistening dragon appeared! The ancient wizard was very pleased and gave the dragon a big hug. They both lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Cody. He was three years old and his mom was always busy doing things around the house. One day she was cleaning the kitchen and asked Cody to help. Cody felt helpless and didn't know what to do. + +"Here," his mom said, handing him a bucket. "Take this bucket outside and fill it with water." + +Cody smiled and happily grabbed the bucket. As soon as he walked outside he saw a pond nearby. It was big and filled with lots of water. He had an idea! He would recommend filling the bucket from the pond - it seemed like a much quicker way to do it. + +When Cody went back inside his mom was amazed. He had filled the bucket with the water from the pond in record time. She praised him for his clever solution and gave him a hug. + +From that day on, whenever Cody needed help with something he would recommend filling a bucket with water from the pond - and it always worked! +One day, Jack was at the park. He wanted to go in the wading pool. Suddenly, he felt troubled. He wanted to splash and play, but he didn't have any paper. He asked for help. His Mom gave him a paper. He was so happy! + +Jack went to the pool. He had so much fun splashing in the water and throwing the paper. He played and laughed until he was all out of energy. + +Jack thanked his Mom for the paper. He said, "I had so much fun with paper at the pool!" + +His Mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you had fun, Jack!" +Once upon a time there was a nut. It was very weird. He didn't look like any other nut. + +One day the nut went to visit his friend. His friend gave him a gift - a big, shiny acorn. The nut was very happy and thanked his friend. + +Then the nut had an idea. He wanted to give something back to his friend. So he asked what his friend wanted and his friend said he wanted a golden nut! + +The nut searched and searched but he couldn't find a golden nut. He was sad until he remembered the shiny acorn his friend gave him. + +So he painted it golden. His friend was very happy and thanked the nut. The nut smiled, happy that he could give something back to his friend. +Once upon a time there was a sailor. He was tall, strong and handsome and loved to sail the seas. He was getting ready to set sail when he heard a voice coming from the house next to the pier. It was a small, cute voice that said "Please take me with you on your boat, Sailor". +The Sailor looked around and saw a 3-year-old boy with big eyes and a warm smile. He kindly agreed to take him on his boat and the little boy was so happy. +On their journey, they stopped by an island to buy some food. The Sailor and the boy found the tastiest melon they had ever tasted. They were so delighted and ate it until they were full. +The little boy and the Sailor continued to sail around and explore the seas. The two were content and enjoyed the sound of the waves and the sea breeze in the air. +Eventually, they sailed back to the pier and said their goodbyes. The little boy was thankful for the adventure and gave the Sailor a big hug before leaving. +The Sailor smiled, waved goodbye and set sail on a new voyage. +Once there was a human. They wanted to test a new game. They were very anxious. They sat at a table with a pen and some paper. They looked at the paper for a long time. + +They took a deep breath and then started to write. They wrote something new and exciting. They made many pictures and circles. Then they put their pen down. + +They waited and waited. Nothing happened. They were getting more and more anxious. Then finally, something happened! A surprise came out of the paper. It was a toy, a dino toy! + +The human was so excited. They hugged the toy and grinned from ear to ear. The test was a success! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. She was a cute girl and loved to have fun. One day, Jane was playing in the yard when she saw a pretty diamond sparkle in the sun. She was so excited and wanted the diamond so she decided to pick it up. + +When Jane reached down, she saw a note attached to the diamond. It said, "This diamond is for you! It's a gift." Jane was so happy and couldn't believe it was for her. She put the diamond in her pocket and ran inside her house to show her mom. + +Her mother was so surprised and asked, "Where did you get the diamond, Jane? Who gave it to you?" Jane told her mom about the note and how it said it was for her. She was so excited and her mom was too. + +Jane kept the diamond in a safe place and every time she looked at it, she was amazed. She was so grateful to have received such a special and beautiful diamond. She was one lucky little girl! +Once upon a time there was a young girl named Heidi. She was a brave girl who wasn't scared of anything. + +One day Heidi went out for a walk. As she walked, she met a stranger. The stranger was very tall and looked a bit scary. Heidi was a brave girl, though, and she managed to stay calm. + +Heidi and the stranger started talking. The stranger said he wanted to show her something. Heidi agreed, and they started walking to a high hill. + +The stranger said they had to climb the hill to see what was on top. Heidi was scared, but she managed to find her courage and started to climb. When they got to the top of the hill, Heidi saw the most beautiful thing she had ever seen! There were rainbow-colored flowers and a beautiful rainbow bridge. Heidi and the stranger crossed the bridge together. + +Heidi was so excited and happy. She thanked the stranger for taking her to see something so wonderful. Heidi was glad she had managed to find the courage to go with him. From then on, Heidi felt a lot braver and never got scared of strangers again. +Once upon a time there was a man. He was wearing a suit. He felt guilty about something. Then he wrapped the suit around his body. + +He wanted to hide away the suit, so that nobody could see it. Then he ran away as fast as he could. But it was too late. Everybody could still see the suit. + +He felt so embarrassed and guilty. He wished he could go back in time and not wear the suit. He wished he could be invisible, so that nobody could see him or his suit. + +But soon the man realised that he was being foolish and that it was best to accept things as they were. He felt happy and relieved. + +The end. +Dolly was very excited. It was time to go to the store to get a trophy. She looked around and saw a big trophy that was yellow and shiny. She looked back at her mum and smiled. Then she heard a sound. It sounded terrible. She looked and saw that a dog was barking. Dolly got scared and held tight to her mum's hand. But soon she forgot about the dog, because when she looked at the trophy, she smiled again. Finally, Dolly got the trophy. She was so proud and could not stop looking at it. She smiled and hugged it tightly. She had a new trophy that made her feel special. +Once there was a boy named Joe. He was a very anxious boy who lived near the sea. One day, Joe decided to go for a walk and explore. As he walked, Joe saw something swimming in the sea. He couldn't tell what it was from the shore. + +So Joe decided to venture into the sea, hoping he would be able to identify the creature. He waded into the shallow waters, not sure of what he might find. Suddenly, a big tuna fish lead him further away from the shore. Joe had never seen a fish this big! + +He followed the fish, feeling a bit anxious as the water got deeper and deeper, until it was up to his neck. Finally, the tuna swam far away and Joe was able to make it back to shore safely. He leaned he had been following a very big tuna fish. Joe was glad he was safe, and he never forgot his adventure with the giant tuna that lead him! +Tommy loved to go for walks. He especially liked to take a walk in the garden near his house. He lived in a house with a big garden. + +One day, he went on a walk and looked around the garden. He saw a sunflower. It was tall and yellow and had beautiful petals. He thought it was very pretty. + +He decided to pick the sunflower. He asked his mom if he could pick it. His mom said it was ok as long as he was careful. So he plucked it off of the stem and took it into the house. + +He wanted to find a useful way to use the sunflower. So, he put it in a vase in the kitchen. Every time Tommy had a snack, he could look at the sunflower and feel happy. + +He loved his sunflower and often went out during his walks to look for more. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. They were called Tim and Ted. Tim and Ted were very loyal to each other. +They would do anything for each other and trusted each other like brothers. +One day, Tim and Ted had planned to go outside in the cold. Tim was brave and wanted to go, but his friend Ted was scared. Tim said to him “You can trust me - I won’t let you be coldâ€. So they both went out together. Tim kept his promise and kept Ted warm with his loyal hug. Together, Tim and Ted enjoyed the cold, windy day and had lots of fun. +Once there was a boy who wanted to touch nature. He went to the park to explore and feel the grass, the trees and the water. He ran and skipped, feeling the spiciness of the air. + +He looked around and saw a butterfly, so he reached his hand out to touch it. It was soft and he smiled. He chased it around the park, feeling the sunshine on his skin. + +He found a pond and wanted to see the fish. He put his hand into the water and felt the coolness, before scooping up some little fish. He could feel the slippery bodies moving away. Then, he put them back in the water with a smile, before running in the grass. + +The boy felt so happy he stayed in the park late, even when the sun went down. He touched all of the nature around him, feeling the wetness of the grass and the crunchiness of the leaves. + +The boy had touched nature, and it was the best experience ever. He went home, happy and content from his day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named John who loved to play with his friends. One day, John thought of a perfect game to play. He ran to his friends and told them, "Let's play a game where we all kneel on the ground and try to bump into each other's knees!" His friends thought it sounded like a perfect game, so they all got on their knees on the ground and started to play. + +John went around bumping into his friends' knees, and they all had lots of fun! Eventually, they were all so tired that they decided to take a break and laugh at how silly they looked, kneeling on the ground. The friends continued to play the perfect game for the rest of the day, laughing and bumping into each other's knees. +Once, there was a house with a lock. This lock was very special, because no one could open it. Everyone who tried to open it failed, and the house stayed locked up tight. + +One day, a little girl came to the house. She had a key, and she wanted to see if she could open the lock. She put the key in the hole, and it fit! Then, she twisted the key, and the lock clicked open. + +The little girl was so excited! The door was open, and she could go inside the house. She explored all around, and saw all the wonderful things inside. + +The little girl had opened the lock, and now everyone else could get in too. They all thanked her for her work, and everyone enjoyed playing in the house. + +It was a happy ever after, because the lock was open! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Rose. Rose was only three, but she was brave. One day, Rose wanted to explore a nearby forest. She asked her mom if she could go, but her mom said "No, it's too dangerous". + +But Rose didn't listen. She put on her coat and bravely ventured into the forest. Everything seemed okay until she came to a scary cave. Rose was scared, but something inside the cave made her curious. It was a beautiful wrap that shined in the moonlight. + +Rose decided she wanted to take the wrap. As she stepped into the cave, the ground started to shake and Rose knew it was unsafe. She quickly stepped out and decided she would come back for the wrap later. + +The next day, Rose went back to the cave with her mom. Together, the two made their way to the wrap. Rose carefully held it and she knew she had to be careful, because the cave was still dangerous. But she was also excited to take it home and show her friends. + +So Rose and her mom left the cave, with the pretty wrap safe in Rose's hands. Rose was proud that she listened to her mom and was careful, while still doing something brave. +Once upon a time, there was a fireman. He was brave and kind. One day, it was very cold. He needed to save someone! He put on his fireman suit and it shone in the sun. He ran to the fire. It was so cold, but he didn't care. He put out the fire with his hose and put out the smoke. Everyone cheered. The fireman was so proud of himself! He was glad he could help everyone stay warm and safe. He got back in his fire truck and it shone in the night. Everyone was happy. The fireman had saved the day! +One day, Mummy taught Tommy about history. Tommy was three years old and he was very curious to learn about all the exciting things from the past. Mummy told Tommy about castles, kings and queens. Tommy's eyes sparkled with delight! + +Mummy showed Tommy some old photographs. One of them was of a pale princess. Tommy was amazed at how beautiful she was. He wondered what it would have been like to live in that time. + +Mummy then told Tommy a story about a prince who lived long ago. He was known as a brave and wise ruler who taught the people of his kingdom many things. Tommy listened in awe to Mummy's story. + +Tommy was very happy to learn all these exciting new things. He wanted to keep learning more and more so he could remember all the interesting history Mummy had taught him. +Once there was a 3 year old girl called May. One day, May was playing in the garden and she saw a pretty piece of jewelry. May was alerted and quickly ran to pick the jewelry. But when she picked it up, she noticed it was broken. May was sad, but she wanted to repair it. + +May went inside the house and searched for something to help her repair the jewelry. She found some newspapers, glue and some glitter. So, she cleared some space on the table and started to work. + +May carefully picked up the pieces of jewelry and carefully glued them together. She then put some glitter on top and left the jewelry to dry. + +When the jewelry was dry, May was so happy to see it repaired. She put it away in a safe place and then went out to show her mom the beautiful jewelry she had made. +One sunny day, a little girl named Lucy was playing outside. Suddenly, she heard the church bells ringing. Lucy loved the sound of the bells. It made her feel happy and special. + +Later that night, Lucy had a dream. In her dream, she saw herself doing something wrong. She felt guilty but also excited. She was not sure what it meant. + +The next day at school, Lucy told her friends all about her dream. She was curious to know what it meant. Her friends thought it was very special. They said it meant Lucy had a big adventure ahead of her. + +When Lucy got home, she thought about her dream. She wondered what it meant and if it would really come true. But no matter what, she vowed to never feel guilty for dreaming. +Once upon a time, there was a big triangle. It was so big that everyone who saw it remembered it. A little girl saw the triangle and exclaimed, "Wow, that is so big!". She was a very curious girl and couldn't wait to explore it! + +The girl ran over to the triangle and noticed that it had 3 edges. She thought it was so fun and started jumping up and down the sides. She giggled as she jumped higher and higher! + +Once she was done playing, the girl thought she would remember the triangle forever. She hugged the triangle tightly and told it goodbye. + +The girl ran off, but she knew that she would always remember that big triangle. +Once there was a little kangaroo who was feeling cold and started to shiver. He hopped around the forest looking for shelter. He found a warm cave and went inside. + +The kangaroo looked around and saw an elephant. The elephant smiled at the kangaroo and asked if he wanted to come inside. The kangaroo nodded his head and was very polite. + +The elephant and the kangaroo stayed inside the cave and stayed warm. They talked and giggled and had lots of fun. They even shared sandwiches and stories while they watched the sunset. + +Finally, it was time for the kangaroo to go home. He thanked the elephant for keeping him warm and said goodbye. He hopped away and was still shivering but was happy because he was nice and polite. +Once upon a time there was a rich bow in the middle of a lake. Every day the sun would shine and the water would sparkle. The bow would float on the water and the fish would splash around it. + +One day a little boy named Jack saw the bow from the edge of the lake. He got excited and wanted to play with it. Jack jumped in the lake with a big splash and swam to the bow. Then he grabbed it and tried to paddle around. + +But the lake was deep, and Jack was too small. His feet couldn't reach the bottom and he started to sink. Just then, a big fish swam over and pushed the bow up with its tail. Jack was able to grab onto the bow and stay afloat. + +Jack paddled the rich bow around the lake, enjoying the sun and the splashing fish. Jack played with the bow until the sun went down and it was time to go home. Jack said goodbye to the bow, thanked the fish, and swam back to shore. +Once upon a time there was an olive tree. It was happy and loyal, and it glowed every night with a magical light. During the day, the olive tree was green and strong. But at night, it sparkled with a beautiful light that was so special. + +One night, a little girl and her mommy saw the glowing olive tree. They were so amazed! The girl wanted to touch the magical light, but her mommy said no. + +The girl was very sad. She loved the glowing olive tree and wanted to pet it. Then, something wonderful happened. As the girl stood there, looking at the olive tree, it started to glow brighter and brighter, until it filled the entire sky with a magical light. + +The girl and her mommy were filled with joy. They thanked the loyal olive tree for making them so happy. Then they hugged each other, and all three glowed with joy until the morning. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and daddy who had a little boy. The little boy was very obedient and always listened to his mommy and daddy. One day, the little boy wanted to help his mommy and daddy make dinner. He asked if he could break up the meat for them and his Daddy said yes. + +So, the little boy started to break the meat and before he knew it, he had broken it into lots of little pieces. His mommy and daddy were so proud that he had been so obedient and helpful. + +After dinner, Mommy and Daddy had a special treat for the little boy. They gave him a big hug and thanked him for helping with dinner. The little boy was so happy that he had been able to help his mommy and daddy. He learned a very important lesson that day - always be obedient! + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Anna. Anna was spoiled with lots of toys. She had a very special toy - a model car. + +Anna loved to play with the model car. She wanted it to fit perfectly with the other toys in her room. She tried lots of different ways to make it fit, but nothing worked. + +Then one day, her mommy came to help. Mommy said, "Take this new car, its shape will fit perfectly." + +Anna couldn't believe it! The new car was a perfect fit. She was so happy to see it fit. + +Now the model car had a perfect spot and Anna was so pleased. Now, all of the toys in Anna's room fit together and she was a very happy little girl. +Once upon a time there was a lizzard, who liked to spin. He would spin round and round, faster and faster. The lizzard felt happy and free while he spun. + +One day, while he was busy spinning, he noticed a clear pond, glittering in the sun. He hopped into the pond, splishing and splashing. Suddenly he noticed something else in the pond - a clear fish, with glittering scales! + +The lizzard and the fish became friends. They swam around together, spinning and exploring the pond. The lizzard was so happy that he just kept spinning and spinning. + +They had so much fun, spinning and playing in the pond until the sun went down. Then they said goodbye and the lizzard hopped back onto the bank and off into the night. +Once upon a time there was a boy who wanted to join his friends. They were all having fun together and the boy wanted to join them. He asked if he could join, and his friends said yes! + +They went to the park, and then the boy's friends got a treat. It was so yummy! The boy was excited to have a treat as well. He looked around and saw something sour. It was a sour lemon! + +The boy didn't like the sour lemon. He thought it was too sour for him. But then, his friends got an idea. They decided to join the sour lemon with the yummy treat. So that's what they did. + +The boy was very excited. He got to join his friends and enjoy the delicious treat with a sour lemon. It was the best day ever! They all laughed and had so much fun together. + +The boy was glad he decided to join his friends. He was sure he would always remember this special day. +Once there was a lucky neighbor. She had a bucket that needed to be filled. Every day she would go outside, walk to the pond and fill her bucket with water. One day, when she filled her bucket, a fish jumped in! The neighbor was very surprised and very happy. She took the fish home and kept it in an aquarium. + +She shared with all of her other neighbors how lucky she was to find the fish. She told them that the bucket seemed to fill itself! Every day she would go back to the pond and sometimes she was able to catch a few more fish. + +From then on, all of the neighbors thought she was very lucky. They wanted to be just as lucky as her and they would go to the pond to try and fill their buckets too! +Once upon a time there was a player, who was so smooth. Every night he would put on his special suit and fly into the sky. He sailed up and up and up until he reached the stars, who sparkled brightly at him. Then he'd fly around and dance in between them, until the sun started to come up. + +Back on earth, he'd reach back up to the sky and wave goodbye to his special stars. He'd zip back down again and land gently. All the birds and animals looked up at him and cheered, for he was the greatest player in the world. + +The next night he'd do it all over again and the animals would smile, knowing that the player was having another adventure in the sky. Their might be no better feeling than flying, and the player was so smooth! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Lucy and Jack. They were walking in the park. Suddenly, they saw something sparkly on the ground and they ran to it. It was a mysterious wire! Lucy and Jack were so excited and they wondered what the wire was for. + +They decided to take it home and find out. They found a box that was shaped like a pyramid. Inside the box was a button. When Lucy pressed it, a message came up on a machine that said, "Hope is all you need"! + +The two friends felt so excited. They didn't know what it meant at first but then they realised that it meant that if you want something you must hope for it. Lucy and Jack were so happy. They put the mysterious wire back in the box, thanked it for the message and ran off to find their dreams. +Lily and Tom were going to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They were very happy and excited. They packed some snacks, water, and hats in a big bag. They walked to the big road and waited for a taxi. + +Soon, a yellow taxi came and stopped for them. The driver opened the trunk and helped Dad put the big bag inside. Then, Mom, Dad, Lily, and Tom got in the taxi and put on their seat belts. The driver said, "Hello, where are you going?" + +"We are going to the zoo, please," Mom said. + +The driver nodded and started the taxi. He drove fast and honked at other cars. Lily and Tom looked out the window and saw many things. They saw shops, trees, people, dogs, and bikes. They also saw a big truck that was carrying a lot of trash. It was very smelly and made Lily and Tom cover their noses. + +"Yuck, what is that?" Lily asked. + +"That is trash, Lily. It is dirty and stinky. We should not throw trash on the ground. We should put it in the bin," Mom said. + +"I know, Mom. I always put my trash in the bin. Right, Tom?" Lily said. + +"Right, Lily. Me too," Tom said. + +They were good kids who cared about the earth. They liked to keep it clean and green. + +The taxi drove past the smelly truck and soon they arrived at the zoo. The driver stopped the taxi and said, "Here we are. That will be twenty dollars, please." + +Dad gave the driver twenty dollars and thanked him. The driver gave them a smile and said, "Have fun at the zoo. Bye-bye." + +"Bye-bye, thank you," Mom, Dad, Lily, and Tom said. + +They got out of the taxi and took the big bag from the trunk. They were ready to see the animals. They walked to the gate and showed their tickets. The gatekeeper tore their tickets and said, "Welcome to the zoo. Enjoy your visit." + +They thanked the gatekeeper and entered the zoo. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, elephants, and giraffes. They had a lot of fun and learned a lot. They also ate their snacks, drank their water, and wore their hats. They had a great day at the zoo. +Anna liked to visit her uncle Tom. He was old and had white hair and a big smile. He lived in a small house with a garden and a cat. Anna liked to play with the cat and smell the flowers. + +One day, Anna and her uncle Tom were sitting on the porch. Uncle Tom was reading a book and Anna was drawing with crayons. She wanted to show her uncle what she drew, so she said, "Look, uncle Tom, this is you and me and the cat!" + +Uncle Tom looked at her drawing and smiled. He said, "That's very nice, Anna. You are very good at drawing. But who is this?" He pointed to a big circle with eyes and a mouth. + +Anna said, "That's the sun. He is happy because he likes us." + +Uncle Tom said, "I see. But why is he so big? He is bigger than the house and the garden and the cat." + +Anna thought for a moment. She said, "Because he is far away. He is very far away, but he can still see us and make us warm." + +Uncle Tom nodded. He said, "That's true, Anna. You are very smart. You understand how the sun works. But you know what? The sun is not really big. He is small, like a ball. He only looks big because he is so bright and close to the earth." + +Anna looked at her uncle with wide eyes. She said, "Really? The sun is small? How do you know that, uncle Tom?" + +Uncle Tom said, "Because I read it in a book. A book is like a story, but with words and pictures. You can learn many things from books. Do you want me to read you a book about the sun?" + +Anna nodded. She said, "Yes, please, uncle Tom. I want to learn more about the sun. Maybe I can draw him better next time." + +Uncle Tom said, "Okay, Anna. Let's go inside and find a book about the sun. Maybe the cat will join us too. He likes to listen to stories." + +Anna and her uncle Tom went inside the house. They found a book about the sun and sat on the couch. The cat jumped on their lap and purred. They read the book and looked at the pictures. Anna learned many new things about the sun. She was happy and curious. She loved her uncle Tom and his books. +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and look for bugs. They had a big bucket full of worms, beetles and snails. They were very happy. + +Suddenly, they saw something move in the dirt. It was a small, brown animal with a long nose and tiny eyes. It was a mole. The mole looked scared and confused. It did not like the sun and the noise. + +Anna and Ben stared at the mole. They had never seen a mole before. They wanted to touch it and see what it felt like. They moved closer to the mole. + +"Hello, mole," said Anna. "Don't be afraid. We are nice. We want to be your friends." + +The mole did not answer. It tried to hide under a leaf. It did not want to be friends. It wanted to be safe. It wanted to go back to its home under the ground. + +"Leave it alone," said Ben. "It is not happy here. It is not a toy. It is a wild animal. It needs to go home." + +Anna nodded. She felt sorry for the mole. She picked up a stick and gently lifted the leaf. The mole saw a hole nearby. It quickly ran into the hole and disappeared. + +Anna and Ben smiled. They hoped the mole was safe and happy. They went back to their bucket and played with their bugs. They were still very happy. +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 buttons for eyes. They were very happy with their snowman. + +"Look, our snowman is the best!" Tom said. + +"Yes, he is very nice and warm," Lily said. + +But then they saw Sam and Anna walking by. Sam and Anna had a sled. They were sliding down the hill very fast. They were laughing and having fun. + +Tom and Lily paused. They looked at the sled. They wanted to slide too. They felt envious of Sam and Anna. + +"Can we have a turn on your sled?" Tom asked. + +Sam and Anna stopped. They looked at Tom and Lily. They looked at their snowman. + +"Your snowman is very cool," Sam said. + +"Yes, he is very pretty," Anna said. + +"Can we trade?" Lily asked. + +Sam and Anna thought for a moment. They liked their sled, but they also liked the snowman. + +"OK, let's trade," Sam said. + +"Yay!" Tom and Lily said. + +They gave their snowman to Sam and Anna. They took their sled. They ran to the hill. They slid down very fast. They laughed and had fun. + +Sam and Anna hugged the snowman. They put him on the sled. They pushed him around. They made him ice friends. They smiled and had fun. + +Tom and Lily and Sam and Anna were all happy. They shared their toys. They played in the snow. They were good friends. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play with clay. They have new clay in many colors. Sara has red, blue, and yellow clay. Ben has green, orange, and purple clay. + +They sit on the floor and make shapes with their clay. Sara makes a flower, a star, and a heart. Ben makes a snake, a ball, and a car. They show each other their shapes and say, "Look what I made!" + +Then Sara has an idea. She says, "Let's make a big clay house for our shapes!" Ben likes the idea. He says, "Yes, let's do that!" + +They put their clay together and make a big house. They make a door, a window, and a roof. They put their shapes inside the house. They are happy with their house. + +But then they hear a noise. It is their dog, Spot. Spot is curious. He sees the clay house and wants to play with it. He runs to the house and jumps on it. He breaks the house and the shapes. He makes a big mess. + +Sara and Ben are sad. They say, "No, Spot, bad dog! You ruined our house and our shapes!" Spot is sorry. He wags his tail and licks their faces. He says, "Woof, woof, I'm sorry. I just wanted to play." + +Sara and Ben forgive Spot. They say, "It's okay, Spot. We love you. But next time, don't touch our clay." They hug Spot and then they start to make a new house with their clay. They hope Spot will not break it again. They have fun with their clay. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. They jog and jump and laugh. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +"Let's go on the slide!" Tom says. + +"OK!" Jen says. + +They run to the slide. They take turns to go down. They have fun. They go fast and feel the wind. + +But then, Jen feels something in her mouth. She stops and touches her tooth. Her tooth is loose. It wiggles. + +"Ow!" Jen says. "My tooth hurts!" + +Tom sees Jen. He runs to her. He asks, "What's wrong?" + +Jen shows him her tooth. She says, "My tooth is loose. It will fall out soon." + +Tom looks at her tooth. He says, "Don't worry. That's normal. You will get a new tooth. And you can put your old tooth under your pillow. Then, a fairy will come at night. She will take your tooth and give you a coin." + +Jen smiles. She says, "Really? A fairy?" + +Tom nods. He says, "Yes. A fairy. She is very nice. She has wings and a light dress. She flies and sprinkles magic dust. She likes teeth. She collects them." + +Jen likes the idea. She says, "Wow. That sounds fun. I want to see the fairy." + +Tom says, "You can't see her. She only comes when you sleep. But you can write her a note. You can say thank you and ask her a question. Maybe she will answer you." + +Jen thinks. She says, "OK. I will write her a note. I will ask her what she does with the teeth. And I will say thank you for the coin." + +Tom says, "Good. Let's go home and write the note. Then, we can come back to the park tomorrow and play some more." + +Jen agrees. She says, "OK. Let's go home. But first, let's go on the slide one more time." + +Tom says, "OK. Let's go on the slide one more time." + +They run to the slide. They go down. They laugh. They are happy. They have a loose tooth and a fairy friend. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But they do not like to share. Sometimes they fight and cry. + +One day, Mom brings home a baby. She says the baby is their brother. She says they have to be nice and quiet. She says the baby is perfect. + +Sara and Tom look at the baby. He is small and soft. He has blue eyes and no hair. He makes funny noises. He sleeps a lot. + +Sara and Tom want to play with the baby. But Mom says the baby is too little. She says they can only watch and touch gently. She says they have to wait until the baby grows up. + +Sara and Tom are sad. They want to have fun with the baby. They want to make him laugh and smile. They want to show him their toys and books. + +They think hard. How can they solve this problem? They have an idea. They go to their room and get their teddy bears. They bring them to the baby. They put them next to him. They say: + +"Look, baby, these are our teddies. They are soft and cuddly. They are our friends. You can have one too. We will share with you. We love you, baby. You are perfect." + +The baby opens his eyes. He sees the teddies. He reaches out his hand. He grabs one. He puts it in his mouth. He makes a happy noise. + +Mom sees what Sara and Tom have done. She smiles. She hugs them. She says: + +"You are very good twins. You have solved the problem. You have made the baby happy. You have shared your toys. You are perfect too." +Lila was a dog who loved to play with her bone. She would chew it, toss it, and bury it in the yard. She was very happy with her bone and did not want to share it with anyone. + +One day, a new dog moved in next door. His name was Max and he was very friendly. He saw Lila playing with her bone and wanted to join her. He ran over to the fence and barked. + +"Hi, I'm Max. Can I play with you and your bone?" he asked. + +Lila did not like this. She growled and hid her bone under a bush. She did not want to give it to Max. She thought he might take it away from her. + +"Please, I just want to play. I won't hurt your bone. I have no bone of my own," Max said. He looked sad and harmless. + +Lila felt sorry for Max. She remembered how lonely she was before she found her bone. She decided to be nice and share with him. She dug up her bone and brought it to the fence. + +"Okay, you can play with me and my bone. But you have to be careful and give it back when I ask," she said. + +Max was very happy. He thanked Lila and took the bone. He chewed it, tossed it, and buried it in the yard. He and Lila had a lot of fun together. They became good friends and shared their bone every day. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to eat toast with jam for breakfast. Mom makes them toast and puts jam on it. She gives them each a plate. + +"Thank you, Mom!" Lily and Ben say. + +They sit at the table and start to eat. But soon they have a problem. Lily likes strawberry jam, and Ben likes grape jam. Mom mixed the jams on their toast. Lily and Ben do not like mixed jam. + +"Yuck!" Lily says. "I want strawberry jam, not grape jam!" + +"Me too!" Ben says. "I want grape jam, not strawberry jam!" + +They look at each other and have an idea. They decide to separate the jam on their toast. They use their fingers to scrape off the jam they do not like. They put it on the other's plate. Then they swap plates. + +"Here, Lily, you can have my strawberry jam," Ben says. + +"Thank you, Ben, you can have my grape jam," Lily says. + +They smile and eat their toast. Now they have the jam they like. The jam is tasty and sweet. They are happy. + +"Good job, Lily and Ben!" Mom says. "You solved your problem by yourself. You are very smart and kind." + +Lily and Ben hug Mom. They love Mom. They love toast with jam. They love each other. +Mia and Sam like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is the camera. The camera can make photos of anything they want. They can see the photos on the camera screen or on the big TV. + +One day, they decide to make photos of each other. Mia holds the camera and says to Sam, "Smile, Sam! I will make a photo of you. Say cheese!" + +Sam smiles and says, "Cheese!" Mia presses the button and the camera makes a flash. Sam blinks his eyes. He does not like the flash. It is too bright. + +Mia looks at the camera screen and laughs. She says, "Look, Sam! Your photo is funny. Your eyes are closed. You blinked when the flash came." + +Sam looks at the photo and laughs too. He says, "You are right, Mia. My photo is funny. Can you make another one? This time I will not blink." + +Mia says, "OK, Sam. Let's try again. Smile, Sam! Say cheese!" + +Sam smiles and says, "Cheese!" Mia presses the button and the camera makes another flash. Sam tries not to blink, but he still does a little bit. + +Mia looks at the camera screen and says, "Look, Sam! Your photo is better. Your eyes are open. But you still blinked a little bit. See? Your eyes are small." + +Sam looks at the photo and says, "You are right, Mia. My photo is better. But I still blinked a little bit. It is hard not to blink when the flash comes. Can we make photos without the flash?" + +Mia says, "Yes, Sam. We can make photos without the flash. But we need more light. Let's go to the window. There is more light there." + +They go to the window and make more photos. They do not blink. Their photos are good. They fit on the camera screen and on the big TV. They are happy. They show their photos to mom and dad. Mom and dad are happy too. They say, "You are very good at making photos. You are very cute. We love you." +Anna and Ben are playing with a big ball in the park. They like to pass the ball to each other and catch it. The ball is yellow and soft. Anna and Ben are happy. + +But then, a big dog comes running to them. The dog likes the ball too. He jumps and grabs the ball with his teeth. He runs away with the ball. Anna and Ben are sad. They want their ball back. + +"Hey, dog, give us our ball!" Ben shouts. He runs after the dog. Anna follows him. The dog is fast and runs to the other side of the park. He drops the ball near a tree and barks. + +Anna and Ben catch up with the dog. They see their ball. They are happy again. They reach for the ball. But the dog growls and shows his teeth. He does not want to share the ball. He wants to keep it. + +"Please, dog, can we have our ball?" Anna asks. She is scared of the dog. She does not want to make him angry. She is sorry for the dog. She thinks he is lonely and wants to play. + +The dog looks at Anna. He sees her eyes. He hears her voice. He feels her sorry. He stops growling. He wags his tail. He pushes the ball to Anna and Ben. He wants to be their friend. + +"Thank you, dog, you are very nice!" Anna says. She smiles and hugs the dog. Ben smiles too. He picks up the ball. He passes it to the dog. The dog catches it and passes it back. They play together. They are happy. +Tom and Lily are playing with their plastic toys in the living room. Tom has a plastic car and Lily has a plastic doll. They like to make noises and pretend they are driving or talking. + +"Vroom, vroom, I'm going to the park!" Tom says, moving his car on the carpet. + +"Me too, me too!" Lily says, holding her doll. "Can my doll come with you?" + +"Sure, why not?" Tom says, smiling. "But you have to be patient, we have to stop at the red light." + +Lily nods and waits for Tom to say when they can go. She looks at her doll and talks to her softly. + +"Hello, doll, are you having fun? Do you like Tom's car? It's very fast and shiny." + +"Yes, I do, Lily, you are very nice," the doll says, in Lily's voice. "But I'm a little hungry, can we have a snack when we get to the park?" + +"Of course, doll, we can have a snack," Lily says, hugging her doll. "What do you want to eat?" + +"I want a cookie, please," the doll says, in Lily's voice. + +"Me too, me too!" Tom says, hearing them. "Can I have a cookie too?" + +"Sure, Tom, you can have a cookie too," Lily says, sharing her doll. "But first we have to get to the park. Is the light green yet?" + +Tom looks at the light and sees that it is green. He makes a honking sound and says, "Yes, it is, let's go!" + +They both cheer and move their toys faster on the carpet. They pretend they are at the park and have a picnic with their cookies. They are very happy and talk a lot. They love to play with their plastic toys. +Lily was a dog who lived with a human family. She loved her human family very much, and they loved her too. They gave her food, water, toys, and cuddles every day. Lily was very happy. + +But one day, the human family brought home a new baby. The baby was very small and loud. Lily did not like the baby. She was jealous of the baby. The baby took away the attention and the cuddles from her human family. Lily felt sad and angry. + +She tried to ignore the baby, but the baby was always there. Sometimes, the baby would cry and wake her up from her nap. Sometimes, the baby would grab her fur and pull it. Sometimes, the baby would spit up on her bed. Lily hated the baby. + +One day, Lily decided to do something. She waited until the baby was asleep in the crib. Then, she jumped on the crib and barked very loudly. She wanted to scare the baby away. She thought that if the baby was gone, her human family would love her more. + +But her plan did not work. The baby woke up and started to cry. The human family came running and saw Lily on the crib. They were very angry at Lily. They scolded her and took her away from the crib. They said, "Lily, you are a bad dog! You cannot do that to the baby! The baby is part of our family, and you have to be nice to him!" + +Lily felt ashamed and sorry. She did not mean to be a bad dog. She just wanted to be loved. She whimpered and looked at her human family with sad eyes. She said, "I am sorry. I love you. Please love me too." + +The human family saw that Lily was sorry. They felt sorry for her too. They understood that she was jealous of the baby, and that she needed more attention and cuddles. They said, "Lily, we love you. You are also part of our family, and we will always love you. But you have to share our love with the baby. The baby is your brother, and you have to be nice to him. Can you do that?" + +Lily nodded and wagged her tail. She said, "Yes, I can do that. I will be nice to the baby. I will be his sister. But can I have some cuddles too?" + +The human family smiled and hugged Lily. They said, "Of course, you can have some cuddles too. You are a good dog, Lily. We are proud of you." + +Lily felt happy again. She licked the human family and the baby. She realized that she did not have to be jealous of the baby. She had enough love for everyone. She was a happy dog. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. Tom had a big truck and Lily had a doll. Tom liked to make loud noises with his truck and drive it around the carpet. Lily liked to dress up her doll and comb her hair. + +"Tom, stop being so noisy!" Lily said. She was bossy and wanted Tom to play with her doll. "You can cut her hair with these scissors. It will be fun!" + +Tom did not want to cut the doll's hair. He liked his truck better. He did not like scissors. They were sharp and could hurt. He shook his head and said, "No, Lily. I don't want to cut her hair. I want to play with my truck." + +Lily was angry. She grabbed the scissors and ran after Tom. She wanted to cut his truck's tires. She thought that would make him play with her doll. Tom saw her and got scared. He ran away from her and shouted, "Help, Mommy! Lily wants to cut my truck!" + +Mommy heard them and came to the living room. She saw Lily with the scissors and Tom with his truck. She was not happy. She took the scissors from Lily and said, "Lily, you can't cut Tom's truck. That's not nice. And you can't cut your doll's hair either. That will ruin it. You have to be careful with scissors. They are not toys. They are tools." + +Lily felt sorry. She did not mean to make Tom and Mommy sad. She said, "I'm sorry, Tom. I'm sorry, Mommy. I was just trying to have fun. Can we play something else?" + +Tom felt sorry too. He did not mean to make Lily angry. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was just having fun too. Can we share our toys?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "That's a good idea. Why don't you play with the watch? You can pretend it's a clock and tell the time. Or you can wear it and pretend it's a bracelet. It's shiny and pretty." + +Tom and Lily liked the watch. They took turns wearing it and looking at it. They forgot about the scissors and the doll and the truck. They played nicely and had fun. Mommy was proud of them. She gave them a hug and a kiss. She said, "You are good children. I love you." +Lily was a shy girl who did not like to go to new places. She liked to stay at home with her mom and dad and play with her toys. One day, her mom told her that they were going to a birthday party for her cousin Ben. Lily did not want to go. She did not know Ben very well. He was unknown to her. She tried to resist. + +"Mom, I don't want to go to the party. I want to stay here. Please, mom," Lily said. + +"Lily, don't be silly. Ben is your cousin and he likes you. He sent you an invitation to his party. He wants you to come and have fun. There will be cake and games and balloons. You will like it, I promise," her mom said. + +Lily still did not want to go. She was afraid of the unknown. She did not know who else would be at the party. She did not know what games they would play. She did not know if they would be nice to her. She hugged her mom and cried. + +"Mom, I'm scared. I don't want to go to the unknown. I want to stay with you. Please, mom," Lily said. + +Her mom hugged her back and kissed her. She understood how Lily felt. She was shy too when she was little. She wanted to help Lily be brave and make friends. + +"Lily, I know you're scared. But sometimes, we have to face the unknown and try new things. That's how we grow and learn and have fun. You don't have to be alone. I will be with you. And so will dad. And Ben. And maybe some other kids who are nice and friendly. You can play with them and talk to them and have a good time. You might even make a new friend. How about that?" her mom said. + +Lily looked at her mom and saw her smile. She saw that her mom was not scared. She saw that her mom wanted her to be happy. She thought about the party and the cake and the games and the balloons. She thought about Ben and his invitation. She thought about making a new friend. She felt a little less scared. She felt a little more curious. She nodded her head. + +"Okay, mom. I will go to the party. I will try to face the unknown. I will try to have fun. But can you hold my hand?" Lily said. + +"Of course, Lily. I will hold your hand. And I will be proud of you. You are a brave girl. And a good girl. And I love you very much," her mom said. + +They got ready and went to the car. Lily held her mom's hand. She still felt a little scared. But she also felt a little excited. She was going to the party. She was going to face the unknown. She was going to have fun. +Lily was a lawyer who liked to swim. She swam every day in the big pool near her house. She wore a blue suit and a hat to keep her hair dry. She was very good at swimming and could go fast and far. + +One day, she met a new friend in the pool. His name was Ben and he was a fish. He was yellow and shiny and had a big smile. He said hello to Lily and asked if she wanted to play with him. Lily said yes and they swam together. They had fun and made bubbles and splashes. + +But then, Lily saw something sour in the water. It was a lemon that someone had thrown in the pool. She did not like lemons. They made her face scrunch up and her tongue hurt. She wanted to swim away from the lemon, but Ben swam towards it. He said he liked lemons. He said they were sweet and juicy and good for him. + +Lily was surprised. She asked Ben how he could like lemons. He said he was a fish and fish liked different things than people. He said he did not like bread or cheese or cake. He said they were dry and bland and bad for him. + +Lily learned something new. She learned that different friends liked different things and that was okay. She said she was sorry for thinking lemons were sour. She said she was happy to have Ben as a friend. He said he was happy too. They hugged and swam away. They were a lawyer and a fish who liked to swim. +Tom and Mia like to play in the forest. They find many things to do there. They see birds and bugs and flowers. They make a house with sticks and leaves. They have fun. + +One day, they find a big log. It is brown and hard and long. They think it is a good thing to play with. They roll it to their house. They put it next to the door. They say it is their sofa. + +"Look at our sofa!" Tom says. "It is so big and nice. We can sit on it and rest." + +"Yes, it is!" Mia says. "But it is also dirty. It has mud and moss and ants on it. We need to make it tidy." + +"How do we do that?" Tom asks. + +"We need water and a cloth," Mia says. "We can wash the log and make it clean. Then we can display it in our house. It will look pretty." + +"OK, let's do that," Tom says. "You get the water and I get the cloth. Then we can work together." + +They run to the stream and the pile of cloths. They get what they need. They come back to the log. They start to wash it. They scrub and rinse and wipe. They make the log shiny and smooth. They are happy. + +"Wow, look at our log now!" Mia says. "It is so tidy and nice. We did a good job. We can display it in our house. It will be our sofa and our treasure." + +"Yes, it will!" Tom says. "We are so clever and creative. We can display our log and be proud. It will be our sofa and our friend." + +They hug the log and smile. They sit on it and rest. They enjoy their forest house. They have fun. +Anna and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They wanted to make a cake for mom. Anna put on mom's apron and said, "I am the boss. I will tell you what to do." Ben did not like that. He said, "No, you are not the boss. I want to help too." They began to fight over the apron. They pulled and tugged and shouted. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the kitchen. She saw the mess and the fight. She was not happy. She said, "Stop it, both of you. You are not being nice. You are not being humble. You should share and take turns. That is how you make a cake and a friend." She took the apron and gave it to Ben. She said, "Ben, you can wear the apron first. Anna, you can wear it next. Now, say sorry and hug each other." + +Anna and Ben felt sorry. They said sorry and hugged each other. They decided to work together and make the cake. They followed mom's instructions and mixed the flour, the eggs, the sugar and the milk. They poured the batter into the pan and put it in the oven. They waited and smelled the cake. They were happy and proud. They said, "We made a cake for mom. We are good helpers. We are humble." Mom smiled and said, "Yes, you are. And you are also my sweet children. I love you." She gave them a kiss and a slice of cake. They ate the cake and thanked mom. They learned a lesson and had a fun day. +One day, a modest mouse was looking for food in the forest. He saw a big log with many holes. He thought there might be some nuts or seeds inside. He ran to the log and peeked into one of the holes. + +"Hello, is anyone there?" he asked in a small voice. + +He heard a loud growl from the hole. He jumped back and saw a big bear poking his head out. The bear was angry and hungry. He wanted to eat the mouse. + +"Who are you and what are you doing in my log?" the bear roared. + +The mouse was very scared. He did not want to be the bear's lunch. He tried to run away, but the bear was faster. He blocked the mouse's way with his big paw. + +"Please, Mr. Bear, don't eat me!" the mouse begged. "I am just a modest mouse looking for food. I did not know this was your log. I am sorry for bothering you. Please let me go!" + +The bear looked at the mouse. He saw that he was very small and thin. He did not think he would make a good meal. He also felt sorry for the mouse. He remembered that he was once a small cub who was looking for food too. + +"Alright, little mouse, I will let you go," the bear said. "But you must promise me to never come back to my log again. This is my home and I don't like visitors. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, Mr. Bear, I understand," the mouse said. "Thank you for sparing me. I will never come back to your log again. I will find another place to look for food. Goodbye, Mr. Bear!" + +The bear lifted his paw and let the mouse run away. He watched him disappear into the bushes. He felt a little lonely, but he was glad he did not eat the mouse. He went back to his log and took a nap. He dreamed of honey and berries. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play games. Today they play a game with cards. The cards have pictures of animals. Tom and Anna take turns to pick a card and say the name of the animal. If they say it right, they keep the card. If they say it wrong, they give the card to the other. + +Tom picks a card with a lion. He says "lion". He keeps the card. Anna picks a card with a duck. She says "duck". She keeps the card. They keep playing until there are no more cards. + +"Let's count our cards," Tom says. "The one with more cards wins." + +They count their cards. Tom has six cards. Anna has seven cards. + +"I win!" Anna says. She is excited. She jumps up and down. + +"Good job, Anna!" Tom says. He is not sad. He is happy for his friend. + +Anna gives Tom a hug. "You are a good friend, Tom. Do you want to share my ice-cream?" + +"Yes, please!" Tom says. He likes ice-cream. He likes Anna. + +They go to the ice-cream shop. They choose their favorite flavors. They eat their ice-cream together. They are happy. They are friends. +One day, Ben and Lily went to the park with their mom. They saw many flowers, birds and bugs. They also saw some mushrooms on the grass. Some were red, some were white and some were brown. + +"Look, mom, mushrooms!" Lily said. + +"Yes, they are mushrooms, but we don't touch them, okay?" mom said. "Some mushrooms are good to eat, but some are bad and can make us sick." + +Ben was curious. He wanted to test the mushrooms. He picked up a brown one and smelled it. It smelled funny. + +"Ben, no!" mom said. "Put that down, right now!" + +Ben dropped the mushroom and wiped his nose. He felt sorry. + +"I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted to test it," he said. + +Mom hugged him and said, "It's okay, Ben. I know you were curious, but you have to be careful. Mushrooms are not toys. They are part of nature, and we have to respect them." + +Ben and Lily nodded. They learned their lesson. They decided to play with something else. They found a ball and kicked it around. They had fun at the park. They did not touch the mushrooms again. +True was a brave dog. He liked to run and play with his friends. He also liked to help his owner, Sam, who was a farmer. Sam had many animals on his farm, like cows, sheep, and chickens. + +One day, a big and bad wolf came to the farm. He wanted to eat the animals. He sneaked into the barn and saw the chickens. He licked his lips and got ready to attack. + +But True saw the wolf. He barked loudly and ran to the barn. He wanted to protect the animals and Sam. He jumped on the wolf and bit his tail. The wolf howled and tried to shake off True. + +"Go away, you mean wolf!" True said. "You cannot eat the animals. They are my friends and Sam's friends. You will not destroy the farm." + +The wolf was scared of True. He saw that True was brave and strong. He did not want to fight anymore. He ran away from the barn and the farm. He never came back. + +True was happy. He had saved the animals and Sam. He wagged his tail and licked his wounds. Sam came to the barn and saw what True had done. He hugged True and praised him. + +"Good boy, True!" Sam said. "You are a hero. You are the bravest dog I ever had. I love you, True." + +True smiled and licked Sam's face. He loved Sam too. He was glad to be his dog. He was a brave and loyal dog. He was True. +Sam and Mia like to play with their toy planes. They make them soar in the air and pretend they are pilots. One day, they find a big box in the garage. It has a picture of a port on it. A port is a place where boats and ships go. + +"Let's make a port for our planes!" Sam says. "We can use the box and some paper and crayons." + +"OK!" Mia says. "That sounds fun!" + +They cut out some paper boats and ships and color them with crayons. They also draw some water and waves on the box. They put their planes on the box and make them fly over the port. + +"Look, my plane is purple!" Mia says. "It is the prettiest plane in the port." + +"No, my plane is better!" Sam says. "It is faster and stronger than yours." + +They start to argue and push each other's planes. They make them crash and fall off the box. + +"Hey, stop it!" Mia says. "You broke my plane!" + +"No, you broke mine!" Sam says. "You are mean!" + +They start to cry and shout. Their mom hears them and comes to the garage. + +"What is going on here?" she asks. "Why are you fighting?" + +They tell her what happened. She looks at the box and the planes. + +"I see you made a nice port for your planes," she says. "But you also made a big mess and hurt each other's feelings. That is not nice." + +She helps them pick up the pieces and fix their planes. She also gives them a hug and a kiss. + +"Planes are meant to soar, not to crash," she says. "And friends are meant to share, not to fight. Can you say sorry to each other and play nicely?" + +Sam and Mia look at each other. They feel sorry for what they did. + +"Sorry, Mia," Sam says. "Your plane is pretty." + +"Sorry, Sam," Mia says. "Your plane is fast." + +They hug and smile. They go back to the box and play with their planes. They make them soar over the port and have fun. They are happy again. +Sam and Mia like to play with their toy van. It is big and red and has four wheels. They put their dolls and cars and books in the van and pretend to go on trips. + +One day, they want to see how heavy the van is. They find a scale in the bathroom and drag the van there. They lift the van and put it on the scale. The scale shows a number. + +"Wow, the van is very heavy!" Sam says. "It is ten!" + +Mia nods. "That is a big number. The van is rare. It is the only one like this." + +They are proud of their van and hug it. Then they hear a knock on the door. It is their friend Leo. He has a new toy. It is a rocket. + +"Hi, Sam and Mia!" Leo says. "Do you want to see my rocket? It can fly and make noises. It is very cool!" + +Sam and Mia look at the rocket. It is shiny and blue and has wings. They think it is nice, but they like their van more. + +"Thank you, Leo, but we are busy," Mia says. "We are playing with our van. It is very heavy and rare. It is the best toy ever!" + +Leo shrugs. "OK, maybe another time. Bye!" + +He leaves with his rocket. Sam and Mia smile and take their van back to their room. They are happy with their toy. They think it is more fun than a rocket. They love their van. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. Lily has a case with many dolls. Ben has a case with many cars. They give each other their cases to see what is inside. + +"Wow, you have so many dolls!" Ben says. He picks up a doll with a pink dress and long hair. He is gentle with the doll. He does not pull the hair or rip the dress. + +"Wow, you have so many cars!" Lily says. She picks up a car with a blue color and big wheels. She is gentle with the car. She does not crash the car or break the wheels. + +They play with each other's toys for a while. They have fun. They make the dolls talk and the cars zoom. They are happy. + +"Thank you for giving me your case," Lily says. She gives Ben a hug. + +"Thank you for giving me your case," Ben says. He gives Lily a hug. + +They swap their cases back. They say goodbye. They are still friends. +Anna liked to watch cartoons on TV. She liked the funny animals and the songs. But sometimes she was scared of the bad guys. They were mean and loud and made the good animals sad. + +One day, Anna was watching a cartoon with a big dragon. The dragon was chasing a bunny and a mouse. The bunny and the mouse were very brave and smart. They tried to trick the dragon and escape. But the dragon was too fast and strong. He caught the mouse and breathed fire on him. The mouse screamed and ran away. His fur was burned and his tail was gone. + +Anna was very scared. She felt sorry for the mouse. She started to weep. She wept so loud that her mom heard her from the kitchen. Her mom came to the living room and saw Anna crying. + +"What's wrong, sweetie?" her mom asked. + +"The dragon, the dragon!" Anna sobbed. "He hurt the mouse! He was so mean!" + +Her mom hugged her and wiped her tears. She turned off the TV and said, "It's okay, Anna. It's just a cartoon. The mouse is not real. He is not hurt. He is just a drawing. The dragon is not real either. He is just a drawing too. They are not alive. They are just pretend." + +Anna looked at her mom and then at the TV. She felt ashamed. She was a big girl. She knew that cartoons were not real. She knew that dragons were not real. She knew that weeping was for babies. She felt silly for being scared of a drawing. + +She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I was silly. I know it's just a cartoon. I'm not scared anymore." + +Her mom smiled and said, "It's okay, Anna. You don't have to be sorry. It's normal to feel scared sometimes. Even big girls and boys feel scared sometimes. But you are very brave and smart too. You can always talk to me when you feel scared. I love you, Anna." + +Anna smiled and said, "I love you too, mom. Can we watch another cartoon? A nice one?" + +Her mom nodded and said, "Sure, sweetie. Let's watch another cartoon. A nice one." +Ben and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. Ben had a big iron truck that he liked to zoom around the floor. Lily had a soft doll that she liked to hug and dress up. They were having fun until Ben saw Lily's doll and wanted to play with it. + +"Give me your doll!" Ben said, grabbing the doll from Lily's hands. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said, pulling the doll back. + +They started to tug and pull on the doll, making it rip and lose its hair. Lily was very sad and angry. She started to weep and scream. + +"Mama, mama, Ben broke my doll!" she cried. + +Mama came running from the kitchen. She saw the broken doll and the fighting children. She was not happy. + +"Ben, Lily, what are you doing? Why are you being so crazy?" she said, taking the doll and the truck away from them. + +"You need to share and be nice to each other. Toys are not for breaking. They are for playing and loving. Now, say sorry to each other and hug." + +Ben and Lily looked at each other. They felt bad for making each other weep. They said sorry and hugged. Mama smiled and gave them back their toys. She fixed the doll with some thread and a bow. She told them to play nicely and went back to the kitchen. + +Ben and Lily played with their toys again. They took turns with the doll and the truck. They made them talk and laugh. They were happy and friendly. They did not weep or fight anymore. +Tom and Lily are playing hide and seek in the park. Tom is the seeker and Lily is the hider. Lily runs to find a good spot to hide. She sees a big tree with many leaves. She thinks it is a good spot to hide. She goes behind the tree and waits for Tom to find her. + +Tom counts to ten and then says, "Ready or not, here I come!" He looks around the park and tries to find Lily. He sees a swing, a slide, a bench, a pond, but no Lily. He wonders where she is. He walks around the park and looks for clues. + +Lily is behind the tree and she is very quiet. She has a watch on her wrist. She looks at the watch and sees the time. She thinks, "I have been hiding for a long time. Tom has not found me yet. I am a good hider." She smiles and feels happy. + +Tom is getting tired and bored. He has not found Lily yet. He thinks, "Lily is a very good hider. She must have found a very good spot to hide. Where can she be?" He feels sad and wants to give up. + +Lily hears Tom's voice and feels sorry for him. She thinks, "Tom is a good friend. He is sad and tired. I should not hide for too long. I should let him find me." She is a wise girl. She decides to make a noise to help Tom find her. She says, "Boo!" + +Tom hears Lily's voice and turns around. He sees her behind the tree. He says, "Lily, I found you! You are a very good hider. You hid behind the tree. That was a very good spot to hide." He runs to her and gives her a hug. + +Lily says, "Thank you, Tom. You are a very good seeker. You looked for me for a long time. That was very nice of you." She gives him a hug back. + +Tom and Lily are happy. They are good friends. They decide to play hide and seek again. This time, Lily is the seeker and Tom is the hider. They have fun in the park. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big truck with food. The truck has many fruits and vegetables. Lily and Ben admire the food. They want to eat some. + +"Look, Ben, there are apples and bananas and carrots and corn. They are so yummy!" Lily says. + +"Yes, Lily, they are. And they are good for you, too. They make you strong and healthy," Ben says. + +The truck driver sees Lily and Ben. He smiles and waves at them. He is nice. He gives them each an apple and a banana. Lily and Ben say thank you. They are happy. + +They sit on a bench and eat their food. They share and talk. They enjoy the food and the park. They are good friends. The end. +Anna liked to sail. She had a toy boat that she played with in the bathtub. She made waves with her hand and pretended to be a captain. She was very independent and did not need help from anyone. + +One day, she asked her mom if she could sail in the big pond in the park. Her mom said yes, but only if she was careful and stayed close. Anna was happy and put on her hat and coat. She took her toy boat and went to the park with her mom. + +The pond was very big and had ducks and fish. Anna found a good spot and put her boat in the water. She watched it sail away and back. She smiled and said, "Look, mom, I'm sailing!" + +Her mom smiled too and said, "You're doing great, Anna. But don't let your boat go too far, or you might lose it." + +Anna nodded and kept sailing. She liked to make her boat go fast and slow, left and right. She had so much fun that she forgot about the time. + +Her mom looked at her watch and said, "Anna, it's time to go home. We have to make dinner and dessert. Do you want to help me?" + +Anna did not want to stop sailing. She said, "No, mom, I want to sail more. I don't need dinner or dessert. I'm independent." + +Her mom frowned and said, "Anna, you have to listen to me. You can't sail all day. You need to eat and rest. And dessert is a treat, not a need. You can sail again tomorrow, but now we have to go home." + +Anna pouted and said, "But mom, I love sailing. And I love dessert. Can't I have both?" + +Her mom shook her head and said, "No, Anna, you have to choose. You can either sail for five more minutes, or you can have dessert after dinner. What do you want?" + +Anna thought hard. She loved sailing, but she also loved dessert. She looked at her boat and then at her mom. She said, "Can I have both if I share?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's very nice of you, Anna. Yes, you can have both if you share. You can share your boat with me, and I can share my dessert with you. How does that sound?" + +Anna smiled too and said, "That sounds good, mom. I'm sorry I was stubborn. I like to be independent, but I also like to be with you." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I love you, Anna. You're a very smart and sweet girl. Now, let's go home and enjoy our dinner and dessert." + +They packed up their boat and walked home, holding hands. Anna was happy. She had sailed and she would have dessert. She had been independent and she had shared. She had the best of both worlds. +Lila and Tom are playing in the garden. They see a big pipe that goes under the ground. They wonder what is inside the pipe. + +"Let's hear what is in the pipe," Tom says. He puts his ear on the pipe and listens. He hears a loud noise. It sounds like water. + +"Wow, there is water in the pipe," Tom says. "Maybe it is a river." + +Lila wants to hear too. She puts her ear on the pipe and listens. She hears the same noise. She thinks it is fun. + +"Can we see the water?" Lila asks. She tries to look inside the pipe. She sees a small hole in the pipe. She puts her finger in the hole. + +"Ouch!" Lila says. She pulls her finger out. It is wet and red. She has cut her finger on the pipe. + +"Are you okay?" Tom asks. He sees Lila's finger. He is worried. + +"The pipe is fragile," Lila says. "It has a sharp edge. It hurts." + +Tom hugs Lila. He says, "I'm sorry. Let's go to mom. She will make it better." + +They run to mom. Mom sees Lila's finger. She cleans it and puts a band-aid on it. She says, "You have to be careful with pipes. They can be fragile and dangerous. Next time, don't touch them. Just hear them." + +Lila and Tom nod. They say, "Okay, mom. We will just hear them." + +They go back to the garden. They play with other things. They are happy. They still hear the water in the pipe. They imagine it is a river. +Tom and Lily liked to play in the woods. They saw many trees and flowers and birds. Sometimes they saw a deer or a rabbit. They were happy and careful. + +One day, they saw a big hill. They wanted to climb it and see what was on the other side. They left their bags and toys at the bottom and started to climb. They did not tell their mom and dad where they were going. + +The hill was steep and rocky. They had to use their hands and feet to climb. They were tired and thirsty, but they did not stop. They wanted to reach the top. + +When they got to the top, they saw a big cave. They wondered what was inside. They heard a loud growl. They saw a big wolf. The wolf was angry and hungry. It wanted to eat them. + +Tom and Lily were scared. They ran back to the hill. They tried to climb down, but they slipped and fell. They hurt their knees and elbows. They cried for help. + +Their mom and dad heard them. They came to the hill. They saw the wolf. They scared it away with a stick. They hugged Tom and Lily. They were glad they were safe. + +They said to Tom and Lily, "You were foolish to climb the hill and go to the cave. You did not listen to us. You could have been eaten by the wolf. You must never do that again." + +Tom and Lily said, "We are sorry, mom and dad. We were curious and silly. We will not do that again. We love you." + +They went back to their home. They drank some water and ate some bread. They put some bandages on their wounds. They learned their lesson. They were happy and careful. +Lily and her mom went to the shop. Lily wanted to buy a new dress for her birthday. She saw a pink dress with flowers. She liked it very much. + +"Can I try it on, mom?" she asked. + +"Sure, sweetie. Let's find your size," mom said. + +They found a dress that fit Lily. Lily looked at herself in the mirror. She smiled. She felt pretty. + +But then she saw her shoes. They were old and brown. They did not match the dress at all. They looked ugly. + +Lily felt miserable. She did not want to wear the dress with those shoes. She wanted to look nice for her birthday. + +"Mom, I don't like my shoes. They don't match the dress. Can we buy new shoes too?" she said. + +Mom looked at the price tag of the dress. It was very expensive. She looked at her wallet. It was almost empty. She felt sad. She could not afford to buy the dress and the shoes. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. We can't buy both. We have to choose one. The dress or the shoes. Which one do you want more?" she said. + +Lily thought hard. She loved the dress. But she hated the shoes. She did not know what to do. She wished she could have both. + +She looked at mom. She saw mom's eyes. They were wet. She knew mom wanted to make her happy. But mom did not have enough money. + +Lily made a decision. She took off the dress. She put it back on the hanger. She hugged mom. + +"It's okay, mom. I don't need the dress. I can wear my old dress. It's still good. But can we buy new shoes? They will match my old dress better. And they will make me happy," she said. + +Mom smiled. She was proud of Lily. She was a good and kind girl. She hugged her back. + +"Of course, sweetie. We can buy new shoes. Let's go and find some. I love you, Lily," she said. + +They went to the shoe section. They found a pair of pink shoes with flowers. They matched Lily's old dress perfectly. They were not very expensive. Mom bought them for Lily. + +Lily put on the shoes. She looked at herself in the mirror. She smiled. She felt pretty. + +She thanked mom. She was happy. She was ready for her birthday. +Sara and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. The sun was shining and the sky was blue. They were very cheerful. + +"Look, Tom, a rainbow!" Sara said, pointing to the sky. "It is so pretty and colorful. Do you like rainbows?" + +"Yes, I do," Tom said. "They make me happy. Do you know how rainbows are made?" + +Sara shook her head. "No, I don't. How are they made?" + +Tom smiled. "They are made by the sun and the rain. When the sun shines on the raindrops, they make a rainbow. It is like magic." + +Sara nodded. "Wow, that is amazing. I wish I could touch a rainbow. Do you think we can?" + +Tom shrugged. "I don't know. Maybe we can try. Come on, let's go closer." + +They ran towards the rainbow, laughing and shouting. They wanted to see if they could reach it. But as they got closer, they saw that the rainbow was very far away. They could not touch it. + +Sara felt sad. She wanted to touch the rainbow so badly. She looked at Tom and saw that he was sad too. She had an idea. + +"Hey, Tom, I have a game. Let's pretend that we can touch the rainbow. Let's slap the air and make rainbow sounds. Like this: slap, slap, slap, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!" + +Tom liked the idea. He thought it was fun. He joined Sara and they started to slap the air and make rainbow sounds. They pretended that they were touching the rainbow and making it sparkle. They felt cheerful again. + +They played like that for a long time, until their mommies came to pick them up. They said goodbye to each other and hugged. They looked at the rainbow one last time and smiled. + +"Bye, Tom. See you tomorrow. I had fun playing with you." + +"Bye, Sara. Me too. You are a good friend. I like rainbows." + +They waved and went home with their mommies. They were happy and tired. They had a good day. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They like to run and slide and swing. They see a big balloon in the sky. It is red and shiny and has a basket. + +"Look, a balloon!" Anna says. "Can we go and see it?" + +Ben nods. He wants to see the balloon too. They run to the fence where the balloon is landing. They see a man and a woman in the basket. They have a big tank with them. + +"Hello!" Anna says. "What is that tank for?" + +The man smiles. He says, "This is oxygen. We need it to breathe in the balloon. The air is very thin up there." + +"Oxygen?" Ben repeats. He does not know what that means. + +"Yes, oxygen. It is what we breathe. It is in the air. Do you want to see it?" The man asks. + +He opens a valve on the tank. A hissing sound comes out. He holds a tube near Anna and Ben's faces. + +"See? This is oxygen. It is invisible, but you can feel it. It is cold and fast. Do you want to try it?" He says. + +Anna is curious. She nods. She puts the tube near her nose and mouth. She breathes in. She feels the cold and fast oxygen. She likes it. She giggles. + +Ben is scared. He shakes his head. He does not want to try it. He thinks the oxygen is bad. He ignores the tube. He backs away. He says, "No, thank you. I like the air. It is warm and slow. I do not need oxygen." + +The woman laughs. She says, "That is okay. You do need oxygen, but you get it from the air. The air has oxygen and other things. We need more oxygen in the balloon, because there is less air. But you are fine here. You are brave and smart." + +Anna and Ben smile. They thank the man and the woman. They wave goodbye to the balloon. They go back to play. They are happy. They have learned something new. +Lila and Max were playing in the backyard. They had a big box and some cardboard. They cut and taped the cardboard to make a shield and a sword. They pretended to be knights and dragons. + +"Roar! I am a fierce dragon!" Max said. He waved his sword and ran towards Lila. + +"Stop, dragon! I am a brave knight!" Lila said. She held her shield in front of her and blocked Max's sword. They laughed and pushed each other. + +But then, they heard a loud noise. It was their dog, Spot. Spot saw the box and the cardboard and thought they were toys. He jumped and bit the box. He tore and ripped the cardboard. He destroyed the shield and the sword. + +"Spot, no!" Lila and Max shouted. They ran to stop Spot, but it was too late. Their shield and sword were in pieces. + +"Bad dog! You ruined our game!" Max said. He was angry and sad. + +"Sorry, kids. Spot didn't know. He just wanted to play." Mom said. She came out and saw the mess. She hugged Lila and Max and Spot. + +"It's okay, Mom. We can make another shield and sword. Or maybe something else." Lila said. She was not angry anymore. She loved Spot. + +"Maybe you can make a spaceship or a castle or a robot. You are incredible kids. You can make anything with your imagination." Mom said. She smiled and helped them clean up. + +Lila and Max smiled too. They had many ideas for their next game. They thanked Mom and hugged Spot. They were happy. +Lia and Ria were sisters who liked to play in the forest. They had a big dog named Bo who followed them everywhere. One day, they saw an enormous bird in the sky. It had red and yellow feathers and a long beak. + +"Wow, look at that bird!" Lia said. "It is so big and pretty!" + +"Can we speak to it?" Ria asked. "Maybe it is friendly." + +They waved their hands and shouted hello to the bird. The bird saw them and flew down to the ground. It landed near a tree and looked at them with its black eyes. + +"Hello, little ones," the bird said. "What are you doing here?" + +Lia and Ria were surprised and happy. They had never heard a bird speak before. + +"We are playing in the forest," Lia said. "We like to explore and find new things. What is your name?" + +"I am Ara," the bird said. "I am a macaw. I live in the forest too. I like to fly and eat fruits and nuts." + +"Can we be your friends?" Ria asked. "You are so beautiful and smart." + +Ara smiled and nodded. "Of course, you can be my friends. You are very kind and curious. Do you want to see my nest?" + +"Yes, please!" Lia and Ria said. + +Ara flapped his wings and lifted off the ground. He flew to a high branch where he had built his nest. He invited Lia and Ria to climb up and see it. Bo stayed on the ground and barked. + +Lia and Ria climbed the tree with Ara's help. They saw his nest, which was made of sticks and leaves. It had some eggs inside, which were blue and green. + +"These are my babies," Ara said. "They will hatch soon and learn to fly." + +"They are so cute!" Lia said. "Can we touch them?" + +"Be careful," Ara said. "They are very fragile. You can touch them gently with your fingers." + +Lia and Ria touched the eggs softly. They felt warm and smooth. They thanked Ara for showing them his nest. + +They heard a loud noise from the ground. They looked down and saw a man with a spear. He was trying to catch Bo. + +"Hey, leave my dog alone!" Lia shouted. + +"Who are you?" the man said. "What are you doing in my forest?" + +"This is not your forest," Ria said. "This is our forest. We live here with Ara and Bo. Go away!" + +The man laughed and threw his spear at Bo. Bo dodged the spear and bit the man's leg. The man screamed and ran away. + +"Good boy, Bo!" Lia and Ria said. "You are brave and strong!" + +Ara flew down and joined them. He hugged them with his wings. + +"You are brave and strong too," he said. "You stood up to the bad man. You are my friends. I will always protect you." + +Lia and Ria hugged Ara and Bo. They were happy and safe. They had a new friend in the forest. They decided to visit Ara's nest again and see his babies. They hoped they would speak too. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. They saw a cricket on a leaf. It was green and shiny. + +"Look, a cricket!" Tom said. "I want to catch it." + +He reached for the cricket, but it jumped away. Tom ran after it. Lily followed him. + +The cricket landed on a rock. Tom tried to grab it, but it was too fast. It jumped again. Tom pushed the rock to make it fall. But the rock was too big and heavy. Tom could not move it. + +"Tom, stop!" Lily said. "You can't push the rock. It is too strong for you. You will hurt yourself." + +But Tom did not listen. He pushed harder and harder. He wanted the cricket. He did not see the ants under the rock. The ants were angry. They bit Tom's hand. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom cried. He let go of the rock. He looked at his hand. It was red and sore. He felt sad and sorry. + +Lily came to him. She hugged him. She said, "It's okay, Tom. I have a band-aid for you. Come, let's go inside. We can play with something else. The cricket is not worth it." + +Tom nodded. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good sister. I am sorry I was silly. I won't push rocks again." + +They went inside. They played with their toys. They forgot about the cricket. They were happy. +Ben and Mia like to surf. They have big boards that they take to the sea. They wait for the waves and then they ride them. Surfing is fun and makes them happy. + +One day, they see a big fish in the water. It is gray and has a fin on its back. Ben and Mia are curious. They want to see the fish up close. They paddle towards it. + +"Hello, fish!" Ben says. "Do you want to surf with us?" + +The fish does not answer. It opens its mouth and shows its teeth. It is not a fish. It is a shark. A shark is a bad animal that can eat people. + +"Ben, Mia, come back!" their mom shouts from the shore. "That is a shark! It can hurt you!" + +Ben and Mia are scared. They turn around and paddle fast. The shark follows them. It is hungry and angry. + +"Go away, shark!" Mia says. "You are ignorant! You do not know how to surf! You only know how to eat!" + +The shark does not listen. It tries to bite Ben's board. But Ben is smart. He kicks the shark in the nose. The shark feels pain and swims away. + +Ben and Mia reach the shore. They hug their mom. They are safe and glad. + +"Mom, we are sorry," Ben says. "We did not know it was a shark. We thought it was a fish." + +"It's okay, my loves," their mom says. "You are brave and clever. But next time, be careful. Do not talk to strangers in the sea. They might not be friendly." + +Ben and Mia nod. They learned a lesson. They love to surf, but they do not love sharks. Sharks are ignorant and mean. They do not belong in their surf. +Bee and Bear were friends. Bee liked to make honey in his home. Bear liked to eat honey from his jar. One day, Bee asked Bear to come and see his home. + +"Come, Bear, come! I want to show you my home. It is very nice and sweet," Bee said. + +Bear followed Bee to a big tree. Bee flew inside a hole in the tree. Bear tried to follow, but he was too big. He got stuck in the hole. His fur was rough and it hurt. + +"Ow, ow, ow! Help, Bee, help! I am stuck in the hole. It is very tight and hard," Bear said. + +Bee came out of the hole. He saw Bear's head and paws outside the tree. He felt sorry for Bear. He wanted to help him. + +"Don't worry, Bear, don't worry! I will help you. I will get some honey and put it on your fur. It will make it smooth and soft. Then you can get out of the hole," Bee said. + +Bee flew back into the hole. He got some honey from his home. He flew out of the hole. He put the honey on Bear's fur. It was sticky and sweet. Bear liked the honey. He licked some of it with his tongue. He smiled. + +"Thank you, Bee, thank you! The honey is very good. It makes my fur smooth and soft. I can move now. I can get out of the hole," Bear said. + +Bear pushed and pulled. He got out of the hole. He was free. He hugged Bee. He was happy. + +"You are welcome, Bear, you are welcome! I am glad you are free. You are my friend. You can have some of my honey. It is for you," Bee said. + +Bear and Bee shared the honey. They ate and ate. They were full and happy. They were friends. +Mia and Sam were having lunch with their mom and dad. They liked to eat sandwiches and carrots and grapes. Mom gave them each a napkin to wipe their mouths and hands. Mia put her napkin on her lap, like mom said. Sam threw his napkin on the floor, like a ball. + +"Sam, that is rude!" mom said. "Pick up your napkin and use it. We don't throw things on the floor." + +Sam did not listen. He laughed and threw his sandwich on the floor too. Mia was mad. She liked her sandwich and did not want to waste it. + +"Sam, stop it!" Mia said. "You are making a mess and being mean. Mom and dad worked hard to make us lunch. You should say thank you and eat nicely." + +Sam did not listen. He grabbed Mia's napkin and tried to pull it from her lap. Mia held on tight and did not let go. They both pulled and pulled until the napkin ripped in half. They both cried. + +Mom and dad were not happy. They took Sam and Mia to their rooms and told them to lay down and think about what they did. They said they could not play until they said sorry and cleaned up their mess. + +Sam and Mia lay on their beds and felt sad. They did not like to fight and make mom and dad angry. They knew they were rude and wrong. They wished they could say sorry and hug each other. + +After a while, mom and dad came to their rooms and asked them if they were ready to talk. Sam and Mia nodded and said they were sorry. They hugged mom and dad and each other. They went to the kitchen and helped to pick up the napkin and the sandwich from the floor. They said thank you for the lunch and asked if they could have some more. Mom and dad smiled and said yes. They were proud of Sam and Mia for being sorry and kind. They all ate lunch together and had a good time. +Lily liked pink. She had a pink dress, a pink hat, a pink bike and a pink doll. She wanted everything to be pink. One day, she saw a kid in the park who had a blue shirt and a yellow ball. She did not like that. + +"Hi, I am Lily. Do you want to play with me?" she asked the kid. + +"Sure, I am Max. What do you want to play?" he said. + +"I want to play with your ball. But it is not pink. Can you change it?" she said. + +Max looked at her and shook his head. "No, I like my ball. It is yellow like the sun. And I like my shirt. It is blue like the sky. You can play with them, but you cannot change them." + +Lily frowned. She did not want to play with yellow and blue things. She wanted to play with pink things. She turned around and walked away. She saw a girl who had a pink coat and a pink bag. She smiled and ran to her. + +"Hi, I am Lily. Do you want to play with me?" she asked the girl. + +"Sure, I am Mia. What do you want to play?" she said. + +"I want to play with your coat and your bag. They are pink. I like pink. Can I have them?" she said. + +Mia looked at her and nodded. "Yes, you can have them. But you have to give me something in return. How about your dress and your hat? They are pink too." + +Lily thought for a moment. She liked her dress and her hat. But she wanted the coat and the bag more. She agreed to trade with Mia. They changed their clothes and their things. They were both happy. + +They played together for a while. Then they saw Max again. He was still playing with his ball and his shirt. He waved at them. + +"Hi, Lily. Hi, Mia. Do you want to play with me now?" he asked. + +Lily and Mia looked at each other. They looked at their pink things. They looked at Max's yellow and blue things. They realized that they were missing something. + +"Maybe we can play with you, Max. But can we change again?" they said. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with cars and trucks. They have many cars and trucks in their room. Some are big and some are small. Some are red and some are blue. + +One day, Tom and Sam find a big tire in the garage. It is black and round and heavy. They want to play with it. They roll it to the backyard. They spread a big blanket on the grass. They put the tire on the blanket. + +"Look, Sam, we have a new car!" Tom says. He climbs inside the tire. He pretends to drive. He makes noises like a car. "Vroom, vroom, beep, beep!" + +"Can I drive too?" Sam asks. He wants to join Tom. He tries to climb inside the tire. But the tire is too small for both of them. They push and pull. They squish and squeeze. They cannot fit. + +"Ow, Tom, you are hurting me!" Sam cries. He is sad and angry. He pushes Tom out of the tire. He falls on the blanket. + +"Hey, Sam, that is not nice!" Tom shouts. He is sad and angry too. He pushes Sam back. He falls on the grass. + +They start to fight. They yell and kick. They forget about the tire and the blanket. They are not having fun. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to the backyard. She sees Tom and Sam fighting. She sees the tire and the blanket. She is not happy. + +"Tom, Sam, what are you doing?" Mom asks. She is stern. She stops the fight. She makes them sit on the blanket. She makes them look at her. + +"Mom, we are sorry," Tom and Sam say. They are sorry. They know they did wrong. + +"Why were you fighting?" Mom asks. She wants to know. + +"We wanted to play with the tire, but it was too small for both of us," Tom and Sam say. They tell Mom the truth. + +"Then why did you not share?" Mom asks. She wants to teach them. + +"Share?" Tom and Sam ask. They do not know. + +"Yes, share. Sharing means you take turns. You let the other one play too. You do not fight. You do not hurt. You are kind and fair. Sharing is good. Do you understand?" Mom says. She explains. + +Tom and Sam nod. They understand. They want to share. + +"Can we try again?" Tom and Sam ask. They want to play. + +"Yes, you can. But first, you have to say sorry to each other. And hug. And smile. Can you do that?" Mom says. She wants them to make up. + +Tom and Sam look at each other. They say sorry. They hug. They smile. They are friends again. + +"Good boys. Now you can play with the tire. But remember to share. And have fun. And be careful. I love you," Mom says. She is proud. She kisses them. She leaves them to play. + +Tom and Sam play with the tire. They take turns. They let the other one drive. They make noises like a car. They have fun. They are careful. They love each other. They are happy. +Lily and Ben are best friends. They like to play with blocks and cars and dolls. One day, they find a big box of crayons in the classroom. There are many colors: red, blue, green, yellow, and orange. + +"Can I have the orange crayon?" Lily asks Ben. "It is my favorite color." + +"OK, but you have to give it back when I want it," Ben says. "It is my favorite color too." + +Lily nods. "I promise," she says. She takes the orange crayon and draws a sun on a piece of paper. + +Ben takes a blue crayon and draws a sky. He looks at Lily's sun and likes it. He wants to draw a sun too. He waits for Lily to finish. + +"Are you done?" Ben asks Lily. + +"Not yet," Lily says. She draws more rays around the sun. She likes how it looks. + +Ben waits some more. He gets bored. He wants the orange crayon. He reaches for it. + +"Hey, that's mine!" Lily says. She pulls the crayon away. "You said I can have it!" + +"But you said you will give it back!" Ben says. He tries to grab the crayon again. + +They tug and pull and fight over the crayon. The crayon breaks in half. They both drop it. They look at the broken crayon. They feel sad. + +"I'm sorry," Lily says. + +"Me too," Ben says. + +They hug and make up. They share the broken crayon. They draw a sun together. They smile. They are best friends again. +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to play in the snow. They make a big snowman and a snow fort. They throw snowballs at each other and laugh. + +One day, they see a big bus on the road. The bus is yellow and loud. It has many windows and doors. Lily and Sam are curious. They want to see the bus up close. + +They run to the bus stop and wait. The bus comes closer and closer. It makes a loud honk. Lily and Sam are scared. They hold hands and hide behind the snow fort. + +"Go away, big bus!" Lily shouts. "You are too loud and scary!" + +The bus stops at the bus stop. The door opens. A man comes out. He is the bus driver. He has a big smile and a warm coat. + +"Hello, little ones!" he says. "Are you waiting for the bus?" + +Lily and Sam peek from behind the snow fort. They see the man. He is not scary. He is friendly. + +"No, we are playing in the snow," Sam says. + +The bus driver nods. He looks at the snowman and the snow fort. He likes them. + +"You have made a nice snowman and a snow fort," he says. "They are very pretty and fun." + +He walks to the snowman and the snow fort. He touches them gently. He makes a snowball and throws it in the air. He catches it and laughs. + +"Can I play with you?" he asks. + +Lily and Sam smile. They are not scared anymore. They like the bus driver. He is nice and fun. + +"Yes, you can play with us!" they say. + +They run to the bus driver and hug him. They give him a snowball and show him how to throw it. They play together in the snow. They have a lot of fun. + +The bus driver is happy. He likes Lily and Sam. They are very sweet and brave. + +"Thank you for playing with me," he says. "You have made my day." + +He gives them a candy and a sticker. He says goodbye and goes back to the bus. He waves at them and honks. Lily and Sam wave back and smile. + +They watch the bus drive away. The road is icy and slippery. The bus is careful and slow. It does not scare them anymore. It is their friend. + +The end. +Tim and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and hide. But their mom said they had to be careful. There was a fox that sometimes came to the garden. The fox was bad. He liked to eat chickens and rabbits. Mom said if they saw the fox, they had to run inside and tell her. + +One day, Tim and Lily saw something moving in the bushes. It was brown and furry and had a long tail. It was the fox! Tim and Lily were scared. They ran inside and told mom. + +"Mom, mom, we saw the fox!" they shouted. + +Mom was angry. She grabbed a broom and went outside. She wanted to punish the fox. She wanted to make him go away and never come back. + +But when she got to the bushes, she saw that it was not the fox. It was their dog, Rex. Rex had found a fox mask and put it on his head. He thought it was funny. He wanted to play with Tim and Lily. + +Mom was not angry anymore. She was relieved. She laughed and hugged Rex. She took off the fox mask and threw it away. + +"Rex, you silly dog, you scared us!" she said. + +Tim and Lily came outside too. They saw that it was Rex and not the fox. They were not scared anymore. They laughed and hugged Rex too. They wanted to play with him. + +"Rex, you funny dog, you tricked us!" they said. + +Rex wagged his tail and licked their faces. He was happy. He liked to play with Tim and Lily. He did not like the fox mask. It was boring. He liked his own face better. He was a good dog. He did not eat chickens and rabbits. He ate dog food and bones. He loved his family. He did not need to punish anyone. He just wanted to have fun. +One day, Tom and Mia were playing in the garden. They liked to dig and find things in the dirt. Sometimes they found rocks, shells, or worms. They were very creative and made up stories about their finds. + +"Look, Mia, I found a shiny thing!" Tom said, holding up a metal piece. + +"What is it?" Mia asked, curious. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is iron. Iron is a strong metal that people use to make things," Tom said. + +"Wow, iron! Can we make something with it?" Mia said. + +"Maybe. Let's try to bend it or hit it with a rock," Tom said. + +They tried to shape the iron, but it was too hard and heavy. They could not bend it or break it. + +"This iron is too tough. We need something else to make something with it," Mia said. + +"Maybe we can find something else in the dirt. Let's keep digging," Tom said. + +They dug some more and soon they discovered something else. It was a small, round, and colorful thing. + +"Look, Mia, I found a button!" Tom said, happy. + +"A button! That is pretty. What can we do with it?" Mia asked. + +"I have an idea. We can use the button and the iron to make a necklace. We can tie a string around the iron and then sew the button on it. It will be a beautiful necklace," Tom said. + +"That is a great idea, Tom. You are very creative. Let's do it," Mia said. + +They worked together and made the necklace. They were very proud of their discovery and their creation. They showed it to their mom and dad, who praised them and hugged them. + +"You are very clever and creative, Tom and Mia. You made a wonderful necklace with iron and a button. Where did you find them?" their mom asked. + +"We found them in the dirt. We like to dig and find things. It is fun," Tom and Mia said. + +"That is amazing. You are very good at discovering and making things. You can keep the necklace or give it to someone you love," their dad said. + +Tom and Mia smiled and looked at each other. They decided to give the necklace to their mom, who thanked them and put it on. + +"I love it. It is the best necklace ever. Thank you, Tom and Mia. You are the best children ever," their mom said. + +Tom and Mia hugged their mom and felt happy. They loved their mom and their dad. They loved their garden and their discoveries. They loved their iron and their button. They loved their necklace and their stories. They loved their creative play. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toy cars on the floor. They made noises like vroom and beep and had fun. Lily had a red car and Ben had a blue car. They pretended to race and chase each other. + +But then Ben got bored and wanted to play a joke on Lily. He waited until she was not looking and pushed her car away with his foot. He hid it under the sofa and smiled. He thought it was funny. + +Lily looked around and could not find her car. She felt sad and asked Ben, "Where is my car? Did you see it?" + +Ben said, "No, I don't know. Maybe it ran away. Maybe it did not like you." He laughed and thought it was a good joke. + +Lily did not think it was a good joke. She felt angry and hurt. She said, "That is not nice, Ben. That is mean. You are a bad friend." She started to cry. + +Ben saw that Lily was crying and felt ashamed. He realized that his joke was not funny, but cruel. He felt sorry and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was just joking. I have your car. Here it is." He gave her back her car and hugged her. + +Lily stopped crying and looked at her car. She was happy to have it back, but still upset. She said, "Thank you, Ben. But don't do that again. It is not fun to lose your car. It is fun to share and play together." + +Ben nodded and said, "You're right, Lily. I won't do that again. I'm sorry. Can we still be friends?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, we can still be friends. But only if you promise to be nice and not push my car away." + +Ben promised and said, "I promise. I will be nice and not push your car away. Can we play again?" + +Lily said, "Yes, we can play again. But let's play something else. How about we build a tower with the blocks?" + +Ben agreed and said, "OK, let's build a tower with the blocks. That sounds fun." + +They put their cars aside and got the blocks. They started to build a tower and had fun. They forgot about the joke and the push and were friends again. +Mia and Ben were playing in the park with their dog, Spot. Spot was a chubby dog who liked to run and chase birds. Mia and Ben liked to throw a ball for Spot and watch him run after it. + +One day, they saw a big fence with a sign that said "Do not enter". Behind the fence, there were many animals that they had never seen before. They were curious and wanted to see the animals up close. + +"Let's go inside the fence," Mia said to Ben. "Maybe we can pet the animals." + +Ben was not sure. He looked at the sign and said, "But the sign says no. Maybe it is dangerous." + +Mia did not listen. She said, "It will be fun. Come on, Spot will protect us." She lifted Spot over the fence and climbed after him. Ben followed her, feeling scared. + +Inside the fence, they saw lions, tigers, bears, and monkeys. The animals were loud and scary. Spot barked at them and ran away. Mia and Ben tried to catch him, but he was too fast. + +"Spot, come back!" Mia shouted. "We have to escape!" + +But Spot did not hear her. He ran into a cage where a big lion was sleeping. The lion woke up and roared at Spot. Spot was afraid and ran out of the cage. But the cage door was open and the lion followed him. + +Mia and Ben saw the lion and screamed. They ran to the fence, but it was too high. They could not climb over it. + +"Help, help!" Ben cried. "There is a lion!" + +A man who worked at the park heard them and came to see what was wrong. He saw the lion and the children and ran to the cage. He closed the cage door and locked it. The lion was inside and could not get out. + +The man went to the fence and helped Mia and Ben over it. He was angry and said, "What are you doing here? Don't you know this is a dangerous place? You could have been hurt by the animals. You should never enter the fence without permission." + +Mia and Ben were sorry and said, "We are sorry, sir. We just wanted to see the animals. We did not mean to cause trouble." + +The man said, "Well, you are lucky that nothing bad happened. But you should never do that again. And you should always listen to the signs. They are there for your safety." + +Mia and Ben nodded and said, "Yes, sir. We will never do that again. Thank you for saving us." + +The man said, "You're welcome. Now, where is your dog?" + +Mia and Ben looked around and saw Spot. He was hiding behind a tree, shaking. He was still scared of the lion. + +Mia and Ben ran to him and hugged him. They said, "Spot, we are sorry. We should not have brought you here. You are a good dog. We love you." + +Spot wagged his tail and licked their faces. He was happy to see them. + +The man said, "Come on, let's go. I will take you back to your parents. They must be worried about you." + +Mia and Ben said, "Okay, sir. Thank you again." + +They followed the man out of the park, holding Spot. They learned their lesson and never mentioned the lion again. +Ben and Lily liked to play with their toys in the garden. They had cars, dolls, balls and blocks. They made roads, houses, parks and bridges with their toys. They had a lot of fun. + +One day, they saw a big octopus in the pond. It was jolly and friendly. It waved its arms and smiled at them. Ben and Lily were curious and happy. They wanted to play with the octopus. + +"Hello, octopus!" Ben said. "Do you want to play with us?" + +"Yes, please!" the octopus said. "I like to play with toys too!" + +The octopus came out of the pond and joined Ben and Lily. They gave him some toys to play with. The octopus was very excited. He grabbed the toys with his arms and tried to make things with them. + +But the octopus did not know how to play gently. He squeezed the toys too hard and broke them. He knocked down the roads, houses, parks and bridges. He destroyed the toys. + +Ben and Lily were sad and angry. They saw their toys ruined by the octopus. + +"Stop it, octopus!" Lily shouted. "You are destroying our toys! You are not playing nice!" + +The octopus was surprised and sorry. He did not mean to destroy the toys. He wanted to have fun with Ben and Lily. + +"I'm sorry, Ben and Lily!" the octopus said. "I did not know how to play with your toys. I did not want to hurt them. I wanted to be your friend!" + +Ben and Lily looked at the octopus. They saw that he was jolly and friendly. He did not destroy the toys on purpose. He was just clumsy and eager. + +They decided to forgive the octopus. They told him how to play with the toys gently and carefully. They showed him how to make things with the toys. They taught him how to share and take turns. + +The octopus learned how to play with the toys. He was careful and polite. He helped Ben and Lily rebuild their roads, houses, parks and bridges. He had a lot of fun. + +Ben and Lily and the octopus became friends. They played with their toys in the garden every day. They had a lot of fun. +Lily was a nosy girl. She liked to look at everything and ask many questions. One day, she saw her mom writing a note on a piece of paper. She wanted to know what it was. + +"Mom, what are you doing?" she asked. + +"I'm writing a note for dad. He is at work and I want to tell him something nice," mom said. + +"Can I write a note too?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, you can. Here is another piece of paper and a crayon. You can write whatever you want," mom said. + +Lily took the paper and the crayon and started to write. She did not know how to write words, but she made some shapes and lines and dots. She was very proud of her note. She wanted to fill the whole paper with her writing. + +"Look, mom, I wrote a note for dad too!" she said. + +Mom looked at Lily's note and smiled. She saw that Lily had tried to copy some of the letters from mom's note, but they were upside down or backwards or mixed up. She also saw some drawings of hearts and stars and flowers. + +"That's a very nice note, Lily. I'm sure dad will love it. You are very sweet and creative," mom said. + +"Thank you, mom. Can we put our notes in dad's lunch bag? I want to surprise him," Lily said. + +"Of course we can. Let's go to the kitchen and find his lunch bag. We can put our notes inside and he will see them when he eats," mom said. + +Lily and mom went to the kitchen and found dad's lunch bag. They put their notes inside and zipped it up. They gave each other a hug and waited for dad to come home. They were very happy and excited. They hoped dad would like their notes. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and trucks. They have many toys, but they share them. One day, Tom sees a new toy in Sam's room. It is a big motor that makes noise and moves. + +"Can I play with your motor?" Tom asks Sam. + +"Sure, but you have to be careful. It is my dad's motor. He uses it for work. He will return soon and he will want it back," Sam says. + +Tom nods and takes the motor. He puts it on the floor and turns it on. It makes a loud noise and moves fast. Tom likes it a lot. He pushes it around and makes it go in circles. + +Sam watches Tom and smiles. He is happy that Tom likes his motor. He knows that Tom is honest and will not break it or keep it. + +But then, they hear a knock on the door. It is Sam's dad. He has returned from work. He comes in and sees Tom and Sam playing with his motor. + +"Hey, boys, what are you doing with my motor?" he asks. + +Tom feels scared. He thinks that Sam's dad will be angry. He quickly turns off the motor and gives it back to Sam. + +"I'm sorry, sir. I was just playing with it. Sam said I could. It is a very nice motor," Tom says. + +Sam's dad looks at Tom and Sam. He sees that they are honest and careful. He is not angry. He smiles and says: + +"Thank you, Tom, for being honest and careful. And thank you, Sam, for sharing your motor. It is a very nice motor, indeed. But it is also very important. I need it for work. So, next time, please ask me before you play with it, okay?" + +Tom and Sam nod and say: + +"Okay, sir. We're sorry. We won't play with it again without asking." + +Sam's dad hugs them and says: + +"It's okay, boys. I'm glad you are friends. And I'm glad you like motors. Maybe one day, I can show you how they work and what they do. Would you like that?" + +Tom and Sam smile and say: + +"Yes, sir. We would like that very much." + +The end. +Anna liked to draw with her crayons. She had many colors and made pictures of her family, her toys and her pets. She was very good at drawing and her mom and dad always said they were proud of her. + +One day, Anna went to a new preschool. She was shy and did not know anyone. She saw a big table with paper and crayons and wanted to draw. But there were other kids there and they looked at her. Anna felt scared and did not go to the table. + +A boy named Ben saw Anna and smiled. He liked to draw too and had a big book of prints. Prints were pictures that someone else made and you could copy them. Ben had prints of animals, cars, flowers and more. He went to Anna and said, "Hi, I'm Ben. Do you want to see my prints?" + +Anna nodded and followed Ben to a corner. He showed her his book and said, "You can pick any print you like and I will help you draw it. Do you like cats?" + +Anna liked cats very much and pointed to a print of a black cat. Ben said, "OK, let's draw a cat. You need a black crayon and a white crayon. I will show you how to make the eyes, the nose, the ears and the tail." + +Anna took the crayons and watched Ben. He drew a circle for the head, two triangles for the ears, two dots for the eyes, a triangle for the nose and a line for the mouth. Then he drew a big oval for the body and four lines for the legs. He added a long curve for the tail and filled in the cat with black. He left some white spots for the whiskers and the chest. + +Anna copied Ben and tried to make her cat look like his. She was careful and did not go outside the lines. She was happy with her cat and smiled. Ben said, "You did a great job! Your cat is very pretty. Do you want to draw another print?" + +Anna said, "Yes, please. Can we draw a flower?" + +Ben said, "Sure, let's draw a flower. You need a green crayon and a yellow crayon and a red crayon. I will show you how to make the stem, the leaves and the petals." + +Anna and Ben drew a flower together and then another and another. They had fun and talked and laughed. They forgot about the other kids and the new preschool. They settled in and became friends. +One day, Tom and Anna were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide on the grass. But Tom was not careful. He tripped on a rock and fell down. He hurt his knee and it started to bleed. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom cried. "It hurts!" + +Anna ran to him and saw his knee. She felt sorry for him. She wanted to help him. She remembered that her mom had a bandage in her bag. She ran to get it. + +"Here, Tom, this will make you feel better," Anna said. She wrapped the bandage around his knee gently. "You have to be honest and tell mom what happened, okay?" + +Tom nodded. He was glad that Anna was his friend. She cared for him and made him feel better. He said, "Thank you, Anna. You are a good friend. I will tell mom the truth." + +They hugged and smiled. Then they went to find their mom and tell her what happened. Mom was not angry. She was happy that they were honest and caring. She gave them a hug and a kiss and said, "I love you, Tom and Anna. You are good kids." +Tom and Lily love to play games. They have many games, like cards, puzzles, and blocks. Sometimes they play together, and sometimes they play alone. + +One day, they decide to play a game with dice. They take turns to roll the dice and move their pieces on the board. The first one to reach the end will win. + +Tom rolls a six and moves his piece. He is very happy. He says, "I am going to win! I am the best!" + +Lily rolls a four and moves her piece. She is not happy. She says, "No, you are not! I am going to win! I am the best!" + +They keep rolling and moving, and talking loud. They want to win. They do not want to lose. + +But then, something happens. The dice falls off the table and rolls under the sofa. They cannot see it. They cannot reach it. + +They look at each other. They do not know what to do. They do not have another dice. + +They are quiet for a moment. Then, they smile. + +They say, "Let's play something else. Let's play cards. Or puzzles. Or blocks. It does not matter who wins. We can have fun together. We are friends. We love each other." +It was a cold day. Anna and Ben put on their hats and coats and went outside to play. They saw some snow on the ground and ran to make a snowman. + +"Look, Ben, I found a big carrot for the nose!" Anna said. She stuck the carrot in the middle of the snowman's face. + +"Good, Anna. And I found some rocks for the eyes and buttons!" Ben said. He placed the rocks on the snowman's body. + +They were very happy with their snowman. They gave him a scarf and a hat and said hello to him. + +"Hello, Mr. Snowman. Do you like the cold?" Anna asked. + +"Hello, Anna and Ben. Yes, I like the cold. It makes me feel strong and happy," the snowman said. + +Anna and Ben were surprised. They did not know that the snowman could talk. They looked at each other and smiled. + +"Wow, you can talk! That's amazing!" Ben said. + +"Yes, I can talk. But only when it's cold and quiet. When it's warm and noisy, I can't talk. I just melt and fall," the snowman said. + +"That's sad. We don't want you to melt and fall. We want you to stay with us and be our friend," Anna said. + +"Thank you, Anna and Ben. You are very kind and sweet. But don't worry. I will always be with you in your hearts and memories. And maybe next winter, I will come back and talk to you again," the snowman said. + +Anna and Ben hugged the snowman and said goodbye. They went back to their house and told their mom and dad about their new friend. They hoped that he would not melt and fall too soon. They hoped that he would be happy in the cold and quiet. +Lily and Sam like to play in the garden. They see many flowers of different colors. They smell the flowers and touch the petals. They are happy. + +One day, they find a big sunflower. It is yellow and bright. It shines like the sun. Lily and Sam want to make something with the sunflower. + +They are creative. They pick some leaves and grass. They make a crown with the leaves and grass. They put the sunflower on top of the crown. They take turns to wear the crown. + +They pretend to be the king and the queen of the garden. They say hello to the other flowers and the bees. They laugh and have fun. + +"Look at me, I am the king of the sun!" Sam says, wearing the crown. + +"You are so shiny, Sam!" Lily says, clapping her hands. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are the queen of the flowers!" Sam says, giving her the crown. + +They hug and smile. They love the sunflower and each other. They are happy. +One day, Ben and Lily went to the park with Mom. They saw many flowers and trees and birds. They also saw some bees flying around a big orange bush. Ben and Lily liked the bees. They wanted to use their net to catch one. + +"Look, a bee!" Ben said. He ran to the bush with his net. He tried to catch a bee, but it was too fast. It flew away and buzzed loudly. + +"Be careful, Ben!" Lily said. She followed him with her net. She saw another bee on a flower. She tried to catch it, but it was too smart. It flew away and stung her hand. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily cried. She dropped her net and held her hand. It hurt a lot. + +Mom heard Lily cry and ran to her. She saw the bee sting and took out a band-aid. She put it on Lily's hand and hugged her. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. Bees don't like to be caught. They use their stings to protect themselves. You should leave them alone and enjoy the flowers instead." Mom said. + +Ben felt sorry for Lily. He gave her his net and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I don't want to catch bees anymore. They are too mean. Let's use our net to catch butterflies. They are nice and pretty." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Ben. I like butterflies. They are soft and colorful. Let's use our net to catch butterflies." + +Ben and Lily used their net to catch butterflies. They had fun and forgot about the bees. Mom watched them and smiled. She was happy that they learned to respect the bees and the flowers. +Tom was a little boy who liked to play with his toys. He had a lot of cars, trains, and planes that he could zoom around the floor. But his favorite toy was a pipe that he found in the garage. It was a long, gray pipe that he could pretend was a rocket or a telescope or a trumpet. + +One day, Tom wanted to play with his pipe outside. He asked his mom if he could go to the park with his pipe. His mom said yes, but she told him to be careful and not to lose his pipe. Tom said okay and put on his coat and hat. He took his pipe and ran to the park. + +At the park, Tom saw a big hill. He thought it would be fun to slide down the hill with his pipe. He climbed up the hill with his pipe in his hand. He looked around and saw no one else on the hill. He smiled and said to himself, "This is going to be great!" + +He sat down on the grass and put his pipe under his legs. He pushed himself with his hands and started to slide down the hill. He felt the wind in his face and the pipe between his legs. He made a loud whoosh sound as he slid. He felt very happy and proud. + +But then, he saw a problem. At the bottom of the hill, there was a big rock. Tom did not want to hit the rock with his pipe. He tried to steer his pipe away from the rock, but it was too late. He crashed into the rock and his pipe broke in two. He heard a loud snap sound and felt a sharp pain in his leg. He cried out, "Ow! Ow! Ow!" + +He looked at his pipe and saw that it was broken. He felt very sad and angry. He loved his pipe and now it was ruined. He picked up the pieces and held them in his arms. He started to cry. + +A lady who was walking her dog saw Tom crying on the hill. She ran over to him and asked him what was wrong. Tom showed her his broken pipe and said, "I broke my pipe! I was sliding down the hill and I hit a rock and my pipe broke! It was my favorite toy and now it's gone!" + +The lady felt sorry for Tom. She said, "I'm sorry, sweetie. That's a very nice pipe. But maybe you can fix it. Do you have some tape or glue at home?" + +Tom thought for a moment. He remembered that his dad had some tape and glue in the garage. He said, "Yes, I have some tape and glue. Maybe I can fix my pipe." + +The lady said, "That's a good idea. Why don't you go home and try to fix your pipe? Maybe you can succeed and make it as good as new." + +Tom nodded. He said, "Thank you, lady. I will try to fix my pipe. Maybe I can succeed." + +He wiped his tears and smiled. He said goodbye to the lady and her dog. He took his broken pipe and ran home. He hoped that he could fix his pipe and play with it again. He hoped that he could succeed. +Tom and Lily were twins who loved to play with their toy cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes, and they liked to race them on the floor. Sometimes they would make noises like vroom, beep, or screech, and pretend they were real drivers. + +One day, they found a new car in their toy box. It was shiny and red, and it had a button on the side. When they pressed the button, the car would move by itself and make loud sounds. Tom and Lily were very enthusiastic about the new car. They wanted to try it right away. + +They took turns to press the button and watch the car zoom across the room. They laughed and clapped as the car bumped into the walls, the furniture, and their other toys. They had so much fun with the new car that they forgot about their old cars. + +But after a while, the car started to slow down and make weaker sounds. Tom and Lily wondered what was wrong with it. They pressed the button harder, but the car did not move anymore. It just made a faint click. + +Tom and Lily were sad and confused. They did not know why the car stopped working. They looked at each other and then at the car. They saw a small hole on the bottom of the car. They peeked inside and saw something shiny and round. + +"That's a battery," Tom said. He remembered that his dad had told him about batteries before. He said that batteries were things that made some toys work, but they could run out of power and need to be changed. + +"Maybe we need a new battery," Lily said. She hoped that they had another battery somewhere in the house. She did not want to stop playing with the new car. + +They decided to ask their mom for help. They picked up the car and ran to the kitchen, where their mom was making lunch. They showed her the car and the hole and the battery. + +"Mom, can you fix our car?" Tom asked. "It stopped working and we don't know why." + +"Mom, can you give us a new battery?" Lily asked. "We want to play with our car some more." + +Their mom smiled and took the car from them. She looked at the battery and saw that it was old and worn out. She told them that the battery was the reason why the car stopped working, and that they needed a new one to make it work again. + +She opened a drawer and took out a new battery. She showed it to Tom and Lily and explained how to replace the old one. She helped them to open the hole and take out the old battery. She gave them the new battery and let them put it in the hole. She closed the hole and gave them back the car. + +"Here you go, kids," she said. "Now your car should work again. But remember, don't play with it too long or too hard, or the battery will run out again. And don't forget about your other cars. They are also fun to play with, and they don't need batteries." + +Tom and Lily thanked their mom and hugged her. They were happy that their car was fixed. They pressed the button and heard the car make loud sounds again. They ran to the living room and resumed their race. + +They did not complain about the old battery anymore. They enjoyed playing with their new car, but they also remembered to play with their old cars sometimes. They learned that batteries were important, but not everything. They learned to appreciate all their toys, and to share them with each other. +Jill and Ben like to play in the park. They run and jump and slide and swing. They are happy and have fun. + +One day, they see a big puddle in the grass. It is from the rain that fell last night. Jill and Ben want to splash in the puddle. They take off their shoes and socks and run to the puddle. + +"Look, Ben, the water is so wet and cold!" Jill says. She kicks the water with her foot and makes a big splash. + +"Wow, Jill, the water is so fun and shiny!" Ben says. He jumps in the water and makes a bigger splash. + +They laugh and splash and soak each other with the water. They do not care that their clothes are wet and dirty. They are having too much fun. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is the wind. The wind is strong and fast and angry. It blows the trees and the leaves and the clouds. It makes a scary sound. + +"Jill, Ben, come here!" their mom calls. She is sitting on a bench with a big umbrella. She sees the wind and the clouds and knows that it will rain soon. + +"OK, mom, we are coming!" Jill and Ben say. They run to their mom and hug her. They are wet and cold and shiver. + +"Look at you, you are soaked!" their mom says. She smiles and wraps them in a big towel. She is not mad, she is glad that they had fun. + +"Can we play in the puddle again, mom?" Jill and Ben ask. + +"Maybe another day, when the wind is gone and the sun is out," their mom says. "But for now, let's go home and get dry and warm." + +She picks up their shoes and socks and puts them in a bag. She holds their hands and walks to the car. The wind blows harder and harder. The clouds get darker and darker. The rain starts to fall. + +Jill and Ben look at the puddle. They see the water ripple and sparkle. They see a flexible worm wiggle and squirm. They wave goodbye to the puddle and the worm. + +"Bye, puddle, bye, worm, see you soon!" they say. + +They get in the car and buckle up. Their mom drives them home. They are happy and have fun. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. They saw a big green leaf on the ground. Lily wanted to see what was under it. + +"Let's lift it up and see," she said to Ben. + +"OK," Ben said. He was alert and curious. + +They lifted the leaf together and saw a frog. It was brown and slimy. It had big eyes and a long tongue. It was hiding under the leaf. + +"Wow, a frog!" Lily said. She was excited and happy. + +"Ribbit, ribbit," the frog said. It was scared and angry. + +The frog jumped out from under the leaf and landed on Ben's head. Ben was surprised and scared. He screamed and ran away. + +"Ben, come back!" Lily said. She laughed and chased him. + +The frog hopped away and found another leaf to hide under. It hoped no one would reveal it again. It wanted to be alone and quiet. +Tom and Anna like to play in the garden. They have a big swing and a slide. They take turns and have fun. + +One day, they see a bird on the fence. It is brown and white and has a red spot on its head. It sings a pretty song. + +"Look, a bird!" Tom says. "Let's listen to it!" + +They go closer to the fence and sit quietly. They listen to the bird's song. It sounds happy and sweet. + +But then, a big cat jumps on the fence. It sees the bird and wants to catch it. It creeps closer and closer. + +The bird sees the cat and gets scared. It tries to fly away, but its wing is weak. It hurts from a thorn. It cannot fly fast. + +The cat is almost there. It opens its mouth and reaches with its paw. + +"Stop, cat!" Anna shouts. "Leave the bird alone!" + +She picks up a stick and throws it at the cat. The stick hits the cat on the nose. The cat meows and runs away. + +The bird is safe. It thanks Anna and Tom with a chirp. It hops to a frame on the fence. The frame has a picture of Tom and Anna's family. They made it with paper and glue. + +The bird likes the frame. It makes a nest in it. It stays with Tom and Anna. They are happy and listen to its song every day. +Tim and Mia were very enthusiastic to go to the lake with their dad. They had a big raft that they could blow up and float on the water. They helped dad carry the raft to the shore and pump air into it. + +"Can we go on the raft now, dad?" Tim asked. + +"Yes, but you have to wear your life jackets and hold on to the rope," dad said. "The water is deep and you don't want to fall off." + +Tim and Mia put on their life jackets and climbed on the raft. Dad tied one end of the rope to the raft and the other end to a tree. He pushed the raft into the water and watched them. + +Tim and Mia had so much fun on the raft. They pretended they were pirates and explorers. They waved to the ducks and the fish. They sang songs and told jokes. + +"Look, dad, we're holding the raft!" Mia shouted. + +"That's great, Mia!" dad said. "You're doing a good job!" + +Tim and Mia smiled and hugged each other. They loved their raft and their dad. They had a wonderful day at the lake. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big box of toys in the park. They are very happy. + +"Look, a doll!" Lily says. She picks up a doll with a pink dress and long hair. "She is mine!" + +"No, she is mine!" Tom says. He tries to take the doll from Lily. "I saw her first!" + +They pull and tug on the doll. They are very angry. + +A man comes to the park. He has a big, hairy dog. The dog barks and runs to the box of toys. He sniffs and grabs the doll with his teeth. He shakes the doll and rips the dress and hair. + +"Hey, stop!" Lily and Tom shout. They run to the dog. They want their doll back. + +The man sees them. He calls his dog. "Rex, come here! Drop the doll!" + +The dog drops the doll. He wags his tail. He looks at Lily and Tom. + +"Sorry, kids," the man says. "Rex likes to play with toys. He did not know the doll was yours." + +Lily and Tom look at the doll. She is dirty and broken. They are very sad. + +"Can we have another toy?" Lily asks. + +The man nods. He opens the box of toys. He gives Lily and Tom a new toy each. Lily gets a teddy bear. Tom gets a car. + +"Thank you, mister," Lily and Tom say. They smile and hug their toys. + +"You're welcome, kids," the man says. He smiles and pets his dog. "Have fun!" + +Lily and Tom are friends again. They play with their toys. They are very happy. +Lila and Sam were playing with blocks. They liked to make towers and bridges and houses. But Lila wanted to make a circle with the blocks. She said, "Let's make a circle, Sam. Circles are fun and pretty." + +Sam did not want to make a circle. He wanted to make a rocket. He said, "No, Lila. Circles are boring and hard. Rockets are cool and fast. Let's make a rocket, Lila. Rockets can fly to the moon." + +Lila and Sam started to argue. They pulled and pushed the blocks. They did not share. They did not listen. They did not resist their anger. They made a big mess. + +Then, they heard a voice. It was Mom. She said, "What are you doing, Lila and Sam? Why are you fighting? Why are you making a mess? You need to clean up and say sorry." + +Lila and Sam felt ashamed. They knew they were wrong. They said sorry to each other. They said sorry to Mom. They cleaned up the blocks. They decided to make a circle and a rocket together. They used bright blocks to make them. They smiled and hugged. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big tree with many brown balls on the ground. Lily picked one up and said, "Look, Ben, this is an acorn. It comes from the tree." + +Ben took the acorn and said, "Can I have it, Lily? It is shiny and smooth. I want to keep it." + +Lily said, "Yes, you can have it, Ben. But you have to thank me. That is what we do when someone gives us something." + +Ben smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend. I will put the acorn in my pocket and show it to mom." + +They hugged and ran to the slide. They slid down fast and laughed. But then they felt dizzy. They had slid too many times. They sat on the grass and held their heads. + +Lily said, "I feel funny, Ben. Do you feel funny too?" + +Ben said, "Yes, I feel funny, Lily. Maybe we should rest for a while." + +They lay down on the grass and looked at the sky. They saw white clouds and birds and a big yellow sun. They felt better and happy. They closed their eyes and dreamed of acorns. +Tommy was a little boy who liked to play with his toys. He had a lot of cars, trucks, and trains that he would zoom around the floor. He also had a big teddy bear that he would hug and talk to. He called his teddy bear Lawyer, because he heard his mommy say that word a lot. + +One day, Tommy's mommy had to go to work. She told Tommy to be good and listen to his nanny. She also told him to remind her to call Lawyer when she came back. Tommy nodded and said, "Okay, mommy. I love you." He gave her a kiss and waved goodbye. + +Tommy and his nanny had fun playing games, reading books, and having snacks. But Tommy missed his mommy and Lawyer. He wanted to talk to them and tell them what he did. He looked at the clock and saw that it was almost time for his mommy to come back. He ran to his room and grabbed Lawyer. He hugged him and said, "Don't worry, Lawyer. Mommy will call you soon. You are my best friend." + +He brought Lawyer to the living room and waited for his mommy. He saw her car pull up in the driveway and ran to the door. He opened it and shouted, "Mommy, mommy, you're back! I have something to tell you!" + +His mommy smiled and hugged him. She said, "Hello, sweetie. I'm so happy to see you. What do you have to tell me?" + +Tommy held up Lawyer and said, "Mommy, I want to remind you to call Lawyer. He is very lonely and sad. He wants to talk to you too." + +His mommy looked at Lawyer and laughed. She said, "Oh, Tommy, you are so cute. Lawyer is not a real person, he is a toy. He can't talk or feel. He is just a stuffed animal." + +Tommy frowned and said, "No, mommy, he is not a toy. He is my friend. He can talk and feel. He tells me stories and jokes. He loves you and me. He is not a stuffed animal. He is a lawyer." + +His mommy shook her head and said, "Tommy, you have a big imagination. Lawyer is a toy. And a lawyer is a person who helps other people with problems. Like the one I have to call. He is not a stuffed animal. He is a man." + +Tommy looked at Lawyer and then at his mommy. He said, "Mommy, you are wrong. Lawyer is a lawyer. And he is a stuffed animal. And he is a friend. And he is better than the man you have to call. The man you have to call is disgusting. He is mean and rude and ugly. He makes you cry and angry. He is not a friend. He is a bad man." + +His mommy gasped and said, "Tommy, where did you hear that word? Disgusting is a very bad word. You should not say that about anyone. Especially not about the man I have to call. He is not disgusting. He is just someone I have to work with. He is not mean or rude or ugly. He is just different. You should not judge people by how they look or act. You should be kind and respectful to everyone. Do you understand?" + +Tommy nodded and said, "I understand, mommy. I'm sorry. I won't say that word again. But I still don't like the man you have to call. I like Lawyer better. He is nice and funny and cute. He is my friend. Can I keep him?" + +His mommy smiled and said, "Of course you can keep him, Tommy. He is your toy. And your friend. And your lawyer. If you want. You can play with him as much as you like. But you have to share him with me sometimes. Okay?" + +Tommy smiled and said, "Okay, mommy. I love you. And I love Lawyer. He is the best lawyer in the world." He gave his mommy and Lawyer a big hug. His mommy hugged him back and said, "I love you too, Tommy. You are the best son in the world." +Lily and her mom went to the park. Lily had a new purse. It was pink and shiny. She liked to put her toys and snacks in it. + +At the park, Lily saw a big slide. She wanted to go on it. She ran to the slide and left her purse on a bench. She climbed up the ladder and slid down. It was fun. + +But when she came back to the bench, her purse was gone. She looked around and saw a boy holding it. He was pale and had curly hair. He was trying to open her purse. + +"Hey, that's mine!" Lily shouted. She ran to the boy and grabbed her purse. "Give it back!" + +The boy looked scared. He let go of the purse and said, "Sorry, I thought it was mine. It's so shiny. I like shiny things." + +Lily frowned. She looked at the boy and saw that he had no toys or snacks. He looked sad and hungry. + +Lily felt sorry for the boy. She opened her purse and took out a cookie. She gave it to the boy and said, "Here, you can have this. It's yummy." + +The boy smiled. He took the cookie and said, "Thank you. You're nice. What's your name?" + +"I'm Lily. What's yours?" + +"I'm Max. Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily nodded. She and Max became friends. They played on the slide and the swings. They shared their toys and snacks. They had fun. + +Lily's mom came to pick her up. She saw Lily and Max holding hands. She smiled and said, "Who's your new friend, Lily?" + +Lily said, "This is Max. He likes shiny things. And he likes me." + +Lily's mom said, "That's wonderful. You're a good friend, Lily. And you have a very shiny purse." +Lily liked to ride her bike. She had a fancy bike with pink wheels and a bell. She rode her bike every day with her best friend, Max. Max had a blue bike with a basket and a horn. + +One day, they rode their bikes to the park. They saw a big tree with many nuts. "Look, Lily, nuts!" Max said. "Let's get some for a snack." + +They parked their bikes under the tree and climbed up. They picked some nuts and put them in Max's basket. They were happy and hungry. + +They climbed down and opened a nut. It was a peanut. Lily loved peanuts. She took a big bite. "Mmm, yummy!" she said. + +But Max did not like peanuts. He made a face. "Yuck, I don't like peanuts. They are too dry and hard. I want a banana." + +Lily looked at him. She felt sorry for him. She had an idea. She took out her water bottle and poured some water on a peanut. She gave it to Max. "Here, try this. It is a wet peanut. Maybe you will like it." + +Max took the wet peanut and bit it. He smiled. "Hey, this is not bad. It is soft and juicy. Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend." + +Lily smiled back. "You are welcome, Max. You are a good friend, too. Let's share our peanuts and water. Then we can ride our bikes some more." + +They ate their peanuts and drank their water. They felt full and happy. They got on their bikes and rode away. They had a fun day. +Lily was very tired. She had played all day with her toys and her dog. She yawned and rubbed her eyes. She wanted to go to bed, but she was also hungry. + +"Mama, can I have something to eat?" she asked. + +"Of course, my sweetie. How about some avocado toast?" Mama said. She smiled and took an avocado from the fridge. She cut it open and mashed it with a fork. + +Lily liked avocado toast. It was soft and green and yummy. She nodded and climbed on a chair. She watched Mama toast some bread in the toaster. It made a loud pop when it was ready. + +Mama spread the avocado on the toast and cut it into small pieces. She put it on a plate and gave it to Lily. "Be careful, it's hot," she warned. + +Lily blew on the toast and took a bite. It was warm and tasty. She ate it all and drank some water. She felt full and happy. + +"Thank you, Mama. That was good," she said. + +"You're welcome, my love. Now, let's brush your teeth and get ready for bed," Mama said. She took Lily's hand and led her to the bathroom. + +Lily brushed her teeth and rinsed her mouth. She yawned again and hugged Mama. She was ready to sleep and dream. + +Mama tucked her in and kissed her forehead. She turned off the light and whispered, "Good night, Lily. I love you." + +"Good night, Mama. I love you too," Lily said. She closed her eyes and fell asleep. +Lily and Ben went to the circus with their mom and dad. They saw many amazing things, like lions, elephants, acrobats, and magicians. But their favorite part was the clowns. The clowns made them laugh with their funny faces, jokes, and tricks. + +One of the clowns had a big red nose, a colorful wig, and a shiny bike. He rode his bike around the ring, honking his horn and waving at the children. Lily and Ben admired him. They thought he was very clever and brave. + +"Look, mom, look, dad, he's so funny!" Lily said. + +"I want a bike like his!" Ben said. + +The clown heard them and smiled. He stopped his bike near them and gave them a wink. Then he reached into his pocket and pulled out two red noses. He handed them to Lily and Ben and said, "Here you go, kids, you can be clowns too!" + +Lily and Ben were so happy. They put on the red noses and thanked the clown. The clown said, "You're welcome, you're very lucky. Now you can make people laugh like me!" + +Lily and Ben laughed and hugged the clown. They felt very lucky indeed. They had the best day ever at the circus. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big plant with green leaves. Jen smells the leaves and says, "This plant smells good. It smells like mint." + +Tom says, "What is mint?" + +Jen says, "Mint is a thing you can eat or drink. It makes your mouth feel cold and fresh. Do you want to try?" + +Tom says, "Yes, I want to try." He picks a leaf and puts it in his mouth. He makes a face and spits it out. He says, "Yuck! This is not good. This is weird. It makes my tongue feel hot and spicy." + +Jen laughs and says, "That is not mint. That is a different plant. That is pepper. Pepper is not for kids. Pepper is for grown-ups who like hot food." + +Tom says, "Oh, no. I do not like pepper. I need water. Where is water?" + +Jen says, "There is a fountain over there. Come on, let's go." They run to the fountain and drink some water. The water helps Tom's tongue feel better. He says, "Ah, that is better. Thank you, Jen." + +Jen says, "You are welcome, Tom. Next time, be careful what you eat. Not all plants are mint. Some plants are weird." + +They dry their mouths with their sleeves and go back to play. They have fun in the park. They are still friends. +Lily was sad. Her mom was sick. She had to go to the hospital. Lily did not like the hospital. It was big and gray and noisy. She wanted her mom to come home. + +Dad said, "Lily, we are going to see mom today. Do you want to bring something for her?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She ran to her room and got her teddy bear. She loved her teddy bear. It was soft and brown and had a red bow. She hugged it and said, "I want to bring teddy for mom. Teddy makes me happy. Maybe teddy can make mom happy too." + +Dad smiled and said, "That's very sweet, Lily. I'm sure mom will love teddy. Let's go now." + +They got in the car and drove to the hospital. Lily held teddy tight. She hoped mom would feel better soon. She missed her mom a lot. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play in the garden. They have a big tree with many leaves. They like to climb the tree and pretend they are birds. + +One day, Tom has a stupid idea. He says to Lily, "Let's grow in the night. If we stay in the tree when it is dark, we will grow big and strong like the tree." + +Lily thinks this is a bad idea. She says to Tom, "No, we can't grow in the night. We need to sleep in our beds. If we stay in the tree, we will be cold and scared and miss our mom and dad." + +But Tom does not listen to Lily. He says, "You are a baby. I am brave. I will grow in the night and you will see. I will be taller than you in the morning." + +Lily does not want to leave Tom alone. She says, "Fine, I will stay with you. But only for a little bit. Then we have to go back to our beds." + +Tom and Lily climb the tree and sit on a branch. They see the sun go down and the stars come out. They hear the wind and the owls and the crickets. They feel the cold and the dark. They hug each other and shiver. + +Tom says to Lily, "I don't like this. I want to go back to our beds. I don't want to grow in the night. I want to grow in the day." + +Lily says to Tom, "I told you so. This was a stupid idea. Let's go back to our beds. Maybe mom and dad will not be mad at us." + +Tom and Lily climb down the tree and run to their house. They sneak into their beds and cuddle under the blankets. They say sorry to each other and to mom and dad in their heads. They fall asleep and dream of the tree and the birds. They do not grow in the night. They grow in the day. +Ben and Sam were best friends. They liked to play in the park and run and jump and slide. One day, they found a shiny thing in the dirt. It was round and had a ribbon. It was a medal! + +"Wow, look at this!" Ben said. "It is so pretty and shiny. I want it!" + +"No, I want it!" Sam said. "I saw it first. It is mine!" + +They both pulled on the medal and tried to take it. They got angry and shouted at each other. They did not want to share. + +A lady saw them and came over. She was wearing a uniform and a hat. She was a soldier. She looked at the medal and smiled. + +"Hello, boys," she said. "Do you know what this is? This is a medal of honor. It is a very special thing. It means that someone did something very brave and good for their country. I got one like this when I helped some people who were in trouble. I value it very much. It reminds me of my friends and my duty." + +Ben and Sam stopped pulling and looked at the lady. They felt ashamed. They did not know that the medal was so important. They did not know that it belonged to someone who was a hero. + +"I'm sorry, ma'am," Ben said. "We did not know. We just thought it was shiny and pretty. We were being greedy and mean." + +"I'm sorry, too," Sam said. "We should have shared. We should have respected the medal and the person who earned it." + +The lady nodded and smiled. She took the medal and cleaned it with a cloth. It was filthy from the dirt. She put it back on her chest and pinned it. + +"Thank you, boys, for being honest and sorry," she said. "You know, this medal is not just a thing. It is a symbol of courage and honor and friendship. Those are the things that really matter in life. Those are the things that you should value and cherish. Do you understand?" + +Ben and Sam nodded. They understood. They felt sorry for fighting over the medal. They felt grateful for the lady and her words. They hugged each other and said sorry. + +"Can we be your friends, ma'am?" Ben asked. + +"Of course, you can," the lady said. "You are very sweet and smart boys. You have learned a valuable lesson today. Come on, let's go to the playground and have some fun. Maybe I can teach you some games that we played in the army." + +Ben and Sam smiled and followed the lady. They held her hands and walked with her. They were happy and proud. They had made a new friend and learned to value the right things. +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig and look for bugs and rocks. They saw a long, thin thing on the grass. It was brown and black and had no legs. + +"Look, a snake!" Ben said. He wanted to touch it. + +"No, don't!" Lily said. She was scared of snakes. "It might bite you!" + +Ben did not listen. He reached out his hand and grabbed the snake. It did not move. It did not bite. It was cold and stiff. + +"It's dead," Ben said. He was not scared anymore. He was curious. He lifted the snake and swung it around. + +"Let's play with it!" he said. He had an idea. He ran to the tree and tied the snake to a branch. It looked like a swing. + +"Come on, Lily, it's fun!" he said. He pushed the snake and made it go back and forth. + +Lily did not think it was fun. She thought it was gross. She did not want to play with a dead snake. She shook her head. + +"No, thank you," she said. She went back to digging. She hoped to find something nicer than a snake. +Tom was a boy who liked to have long hair. He did not want to go to the barber, who cut hair with scissors. He said no to his mom when she told him it was time for a haircut. + +One day, Tom and his mom went to visit his grandpa, who lived in a distant place. They took a bus and a train and saw many things on the way. Tom was happy to see his grandpa, who hugged him and said, "Welcome, Tom! I'm so glad you're here!" + +But then, Tom saw something that made him scared. His grandpa had a barber chair and a pair of scissors in his living room. He was a barber, too! + +"Tom, do you want a haircut?" his grandpa asked. "I can make you look very handsome, like me." + +Tom shook his head and hid behind his mom. He did not want his grandpa to cut his hair. + +His mom smiled and said, "It's okay, Tom. You don't have to get a haircut if you don't want to. But maybe you can let your grandpa comb your hair and give you a sticker. He's very good at that." + +Tom thought about it and decided to give it a try. He sat on the barber chair and let his grandpa comb his hair gently. His grandpa did not cut his hair, but he gave him a sticker of a dinosaur. Tom liked the sticker and said, "Thank you, grandpa!" + +His grandpa smiled and said, "You're welcome, Tom! You're a very brave boy. And you have beautiful hair, just like your mom." +Sara and Ben like to read books. They have many books in their room. Some books have pictures, some books have words, some books have both. Sara and Ben can read some words, but not all. + +One day, they find a big book on the shelf. It has a shiny cover and many pages. Sara and Ben want to read it. They sit on the floor and open the book. + +"Wow, look at this!" Sara says. She points to a page with a picture of a castle. "It is so big and pretty. I wish I could live there." + +"Me too," Ben says. He turns the page. He sees a picture of a dragon. "Look at this!" He says. He points to the page with the dragon. "It is so scary and strong. I wish I could ride it." + +Sara and Ben take turns to pass the book and look at the pages. They see many things in the book. They see a princess, a knight, a fairy, a witch, a pirate, a treasure, and more. They make up stories about the things they see. They have fun. + +They are lucky to have the book. They are lucky to have each other. They are lucky to have books. They love to read books. +Anna and Ben love to play with their cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They like to make races with their cars on the floor. They are very organized. They put their cars in rows by color and size. + +One day, they are playing with their cars when they hear a knock on the door. They run to see who it is. It is their friend Lily. Lily has a big smile and a big bag. She says, "Hi, Anna and Ben! I have a surprise for you!" + +She opens her bag and pulls out a big car. It is shiny and red. It has four wheels and a horn. It is a remote control car. Anna and Ben are very excited. They have never seen a car like that. They say, "Wow, Lily! What a cool car! Can we play with it?" + +Lily says, "Of course! I brought it to share with you. Let's go to the backyard. There is more space to drive it." + +They go to the backyard with the big car. Lily shows them how to use the remote control. She makes the car go fast and slow, left and right, forward and backward. She makes the car honk and flash its lights. Anna and Ben take turns to drive the car. They have a lot of fun. + +They decide to make a race with the big car and their small cars. They are very organized. They make a track with stones and sticks. They divide their small cars into teams. They choose one small car to race against the big car. They say, "Ready, set, go!" + +The race begins. The big car and the small car zoom along the track. They are very fast. They pass the stones and the sticks. They try to reach the finish line first. Anna and Ben cheer for their cars. Lily cheers for her car. + +The race is very close. The big car and the small car are almost at the end. They are side by side. They are both very fast. Who will win? + +Suddenly, a cat appears. It is the neighbor's cat. It is black and fluffy. It sees the cars. It thinks they are toys. It jumps on the track. It chases the cars. It catches the big car. It bites the big car. It makes the big car stop. + +The small car wins. It crosses the finish line first. Anna and Ben are very happy. They say, "Yay, we won! We won the race!" + +Lily is not happy. She says, "Oh, no! The cat ruined the race! The cat broke my car!" + +They run to the cat. They try to get the car back. The cat hisses and scratches. It does not want to let go of the car. It likes the car. It thinks the car is its toy. + +They do not know what to do. They are sad and scared. They want to play with the car. They want to make another race. They want to have fun. + +They need help. They need a grown-up. They need their mom. They call their mom. They say, "Mom, mom, come quick! The cat took our car! The cat is mean! Help us, mom!" + +The end. +Sara liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Lily. Lily had long hair, a pink dress and a friendly smile. Sara liked to brush Lily's hair and make her talk. + +One day, Sara's big brother Tom came into her room. He saw Lily on the bed and picked her up. "What a silly doll," he said. "She has too much hair. I will remove some of it." He took a pair of scissors and cut Lily's hair. + +Sara was very angry. She ran to Tom and grabbed Lily. "No, no, no!" she shouted. "Give me back my doll! You are a bad person! You hurt Lily!" + +Tom laughed and pushed Sara away. "It's just a doll," he said. "It doesn't feel anything. And now she looks better. See, she has a short hair like me." + +Sara started to cry. She hugged Lily and looked at her hair. It was messy and uneven. She didn't like it. She wanted Lily to have long hair again. She felt sad and scared. + +She ran to her mom and showed her Lily. "Mom, mom, look what Tom did!" she said. "He cut Lily's hair! He is mean!" + +Mom saw Lily and frowned. She took Sara and Lily to the couch and sat with them. She stroked Sara's hair and said, "I'm sorry, Sara. Tom shouldn't have done that. He was wrong. He will say sorry to you and Lily. And we will fix Lily's hair. Don't worry, she is still your doll and she still loves you. And you are still my girl and I love you too." + +Sara felt a little better. She smiled and said, "Thank you, mom. You are a good person. You are friendly." She kissed mom and Lily and hugged them. She hoped Lily's hair would grow back soon. +Lila and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs. They found a big brown thing that smelled bad. It was a rot banana. + +"Yuck!" Lila said. "What is this?" + +"It is a rot banana," Ben said. "It was good, but now it is bad. We should throw it away." + +But before they could throw it away, a mosquito came and landed on the rot banana. It was hungry and wanted to drink the juice. It did not know that the juice was bad too. + +"Ow!" the mosquito said. "This juice hurts my mouth. It is not sweet, it is sour. And it makes me feel sick." + +The mosquito was confused. It did not understand why the rot banana was bad. It wanted to find a good juice. It flew away from the rot banana and looked for a flower. + +But Lila and Ben saw the mosquito. They did not like mosquitoes. They wanted to catch it and make it go away. + +"Look!" Lila said. "There is a mosquito. It came from the rot banana. Let's get it!" + +They ran after the mosquito. They tried to clap it with their hands. But the mosquito was fast and flew away. + +"Come back here, mosquito!" Ben said. "You are bad. You bite people and make them itch. You should go away." + +The mosquito was scared. It did not want to be clapped. It did not want to bite people. It just wanted to find a good juice. It flew away from Lila and Ben and looked for a safe place. + +The end. +Lily and Max are playing in the yard. They have a ball and a dog. The dog is big and brown. His name is Spot. Lily and Max like to throw the ball and Spot runs to get it. They have fun. + +But then, Mom comes out of the house. She says, "Lily and Max, it is time to go inside. We have to eat lunch." Lily and Max do not want to go inside. They want to play more. They say, "No, Mom, we want to stay in the yard. Please, Mom, just a little more." + +Mom is angry. She says, "No, Lily and Max, you have to listen to me. You have to go inside now. It is not safe to stay in the yard. There is a big car on the street. It can hurt you. Come on, let's go." + +Lily and Max are sad. They do not like the big car. They do not want to get hurt. They say, "OK, Mom, we will go inside. But can we take Spot with us?" Mom smiles. She says, "Yes, you can take Spot with you. He is a good dog. He likes to eat lunch too." + +Lily and Max are happy. They hug Spot and say, "Come on, Spot, let's go inside. We love you, Spot. You are our friend." Spot wags his tail and follows them. They go inside with Mom. They eat lunch and then they play some more. They have fun. +Lily liked her new purse. It was pink and had a flower on it. She put her doll and her candy inside. She was very happy. + +She went to the park with her mom and saw her friend Ben. Ben had a ball and a truck. He wanted to play with Lily. + +"Hi, Lily. Do you want to play with me?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, Ben. I want to play with you. But I have to keep my purse with me. It is my new purse and I like it a lot." Lily said. + +Ben looked at Lily's purse. He thought it was silly. He wanted to tease Lily. + +"That is not a great purse. That is a baby purse. Only babies have purses like that. You are a baby, Lily. You should play with baby toys, not with me." Ben said. + +Lily felt sad and angry. She did not like Ben's words. She did not think he was a good friend. + +"That is not true, Ben. You are mean. My purse is great. It is not a baby purse. It is a big girl purse. I am not a baby. I am a big girl. You should not tease me. You should be nice to me." Lily said. + +She picked up her purse and ran away from Ben. She did not want to play with him anymore. She wanted to find another friend who would like her purse and her doll and her candy. She wanted to have fun and be happy. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play together, but sometimes they fight. One night, they have to sleep in the same room, because their grandma is visiting. They have two beds, but Anna wants the bed near the window. She thinks it is incredible, because she can see the stars and the moon. + +"Anna, that is my bed!" Ben says. "You have to sleep in the other bed!" + +"No, I want this bed!" Anna says. "It is incredible! You can have the other bed!" + +They start to pull the blanket and the pillow. They are very loud. Their mom hears them and comes to the room. + +"What is going on here?" she asks. "Why are you fighting?" + +"Anna stole my bed!" Ben says. "She is not nice!" + +"I did not steal your bed!" Anna says. "I just like it more!" + +Mom shakes her head. She is not happy. She says, "You have to share the beds. You are twins, and you love each other. How about you take turns sleeping in the incredible bed? Tonight, Anna can sleep in it, and tomorrow, Ben can sleep in it. Is that fair?" + +Anna and Ben think for a moment. They do not want to make mom sad. They nod and say, "OK, mom. We will share the beds." + +Mom smiles and gives them a hug and a kiss. She says, "Good night, my sweet twins. I love you both. Sleep well and dream of incredible things." + +Anna and Ben say, "Good night, mom. We love you too." They get into their beds and close their eyes. They are not angry anymore. They are happy and sleepy. They fall asleep and dream of incredible things. +Lily was playing with her dolls in her room. She liked to pretend they were her friends and talk to them. She had a pink telephone that she used to call them. She would hold the telephone to her ear and say hello. + +One day, she heard a loud noise from outside. She looked out the window and saw a big truck. It was making a lot of smoke and noise. It was coming closer to her house. Lily was frightened. She did not like the truck. She ran to her bed and hid under the covers. + +She heard a knock on the door. It was her mom. She opened the door and saw Lily under the covers. She smiled and said, "Lily, what are you doing? Are you playing a game?" + +Lily peeked out and said, "No, mom. I am scared. There is a big truck outside. It is loud and smoky. I don't like it." + +Mom hugged Lily and said, "Don't worry, sweetie. The truck is just here to fix the road. It will not hurt you or our house. It will go away soon. Do you want to see?" + +Lily nodded. She took her mom's hand and walked to the window. Mom pointed to the truck and said, "See, the truck is digging a hole in the road. It is making a new road for us. It is a good truck. It is helping us." + +Lily looked at the truck. She saw the men working on the road. She saw the truck moving dirt and rocks. She saw the truck was not so scary after all. She smiled and said, "Oh, I see. The truck is making a new road. It is a good truck. It is helping us." + +Mom said, "That's right. And when the truck is done, we can go for a walk on the new road. Would you like that?" + +Lily said, "Yes, mom. I would like that. Can I bring my telephone and my dolls?" + +Mom said, "Of course you can. You can call your friends and tell them about the new road. Come on, let's get ready." + +Lily and mom went to get their coats and shoes. Lily picked up her telephone and her dolls. She held them close to her. She was not frightened anymore. She was happy. She was going to see the new road. +Lily and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. They like to make noise with their cars, dolls, and drums. Mom is in the kitchen, making lunch. She does not like noise. She tells Lily and Ben to be quiet. + +"Shh, you are too loud. I need to work. Play nicely and quietly, please," Mom says. + +But Lily and Ben do not listen. They think noise is fun. They make more noise. They laugh and shout and bang their toys. Mom gets angry. She sends Lily and Ben to their room. + +"Go to your room, now. You are being very rude and stupid. You do not listen to me. You need a time out," Mom says. + +Lily and Ben are sad and scared. They do not want to go to their room. They do not want a time out. They say they are sorry. + +"Sorry, Mom. We did not mean to be rude and stupid. We just wanted to play. Please, do not send us to our room," Lily and Ben say. + +Mom sighs. She loves Lily and Ben, but she is tired and stressed. She needs some peace and quiet. She thinks for a moment. She has an idea. + +"OK, I will not send you to your room. But you have to do something for me. You have to make a nice noise. A noise that makes me happy. Can you do that?" Mom says. + +Lily and Ben nod. They want to make Mom happy. They wonder what kind of noise Mom likes. They think hard. They have an idea. + +They go to the piano. They sit on the bench. They play a song. A song that Mom taught them. A song that Mom likes. A song that says "I love you". + +Mom hears the noise. She smiles. She goes to the living room. She sees Lily and Ben playing the piano. She hugs them. She says "I love you too". + +Lily and Ben are happy. They made a nice noise. A noise that made Mom happy. They learned a lesson. They say "We love you, Mom". +Sara likes to draw with ink. She has many colors of ink in her box. She draws flowers and stars and cats on paper. She smiles when she draws. She likes to show her drawings to her mom and dad. + +One day, Sara finds a new ink in her box. It is black and shiny. She wants to try it. She opens the bottle and dips her brush in it. She makes a big circle on the paper. But the ink is not like the other inks. It is hard and sticky. It does not spread on the paper. It makes a mess. + +Sara is sad. She does not like the hard ink. She tries to wipe it off with her hand. But the ink sticks to her hand too. She cries. She does not know what to do. + +Mom hears Sara crying. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees the paper and the bottle and Sara's hand. She knows what happened. She says, "Oh, Sara, this is not ink. This is glue. You used glue to draw. Glue is for sticking things together, not for drawing." + +Sara is surprised. She did not know it was glue. She says, "I'm sorry, Mom. I thought it was ink. I wanted to draw with it. But it is hard and sticky and I don't like it." + +Mom hugs Sara. She says, "It's okay, Sara. You made a mistake. It happens. We can clean it up. And we can find you some real ink to draw with. How about that?" + +Sara nods. She feels better. She says, "Thank you, Mom. I love you. Can I draw a flower for you?" + +Mom smiles. She says, "Of course, Sara. I would love a flower from you. You are my sweet girl." +Sam and Mia were friends who liked to play with colors. They had many crayons and paints and paper. One day, they wanted to make a big picture of a firework. A firework was a thing that went high in the sky and made loud noises and bright lights. + +They took their crayons and paints and paper and went to the backyard. They found a big cardboard box and cut it open. They put the cardboard on the grass and started to draw and paint. They used red and blue and yellow and green and purple and orange. They mixed some colors to make new ones. They made a big circle in the middle and many lines around it. They made dots and stars and sparkles. + +"Look, our firework is done!" Sam said. "It is very pretty and colorful." + +"Yes, it is!" Mia said. "But it does not make noises and lights like a real firework. How can we make it do that?" + +Sam thought for a moment. He had an idea. He ran to the garage and came back with a can of spray. He said, "This is a magic spray. It can make things shine and glow. Watch this!" He sprayed some on the firework. It made a hissing sound and a shiny mist. + +"Wow!" Mia said. "That is cool! Can I try?" + +"Sure!" Sam said. He gave her the can. She sprayed some more on the firework. It made more hissing and shining. + +They were having fun. They did not see that the spray was also making the cardboard wet and soft. They did not see that the sun was very hot and dry. They did not see that the spray was also making sparks and flames. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud bang. They looked at their firework. It was on fire! It was burning and smoking and popping. It was scary and dangerous. + +"Help! Help!" Sam and Mia shouted. "Our firework is on fire!" + +Their mom and dad heard them. They ran to the backyard. They saw the firework. They saw the spray. They understood what happened. They grabbed a hose and a bucket. They sprayed water on the firework. They put out the fire. They made sure Sam and Mia were safe. + +They were angry and worried. They scolded Sam and Mia. They said, "What were you thinking? That spray is not a toy. It is not magic. It is flammable. It can start a fire. You could have hurt yourself or someone else. You could have burned the house or the grass or the trees. You were very naughty and careless. You are in big trouble." + +Sam and Mia were sorry and scared. They said, "We are sorry, mom and dad. We did not know. We just wanted to make a firework. We did not mean to start a fire. We will not do it again. Please forgive us." + +Their mom and dad hugged them. They said, "We are glad you are okay. We love you. But you have to be more careful and responsible. You have to listen to us and follow the rules. You have to learn from your mistake. You have to promise us you will never play with fire or spray or anything dangerous again." + +Sam and Mia nodded. They said, "We promise, mom and dad. We love you too." + +They learned a lesson. They never played with fire or spray or anything dangerous again. They still liked to play with colors. But they only used crayons and paints and paper. And they only made fireworks in their imagination. +Lily liked to look at the flowers in the garden. She saw roses, sunflowers, daisies and more. She liked how they had different colors and shapes. She wanted to pick some and put them in a case. She asked her mom if she could do that. + +"Sure, Lily, you can pick some flowers, but be careful of the thorns and the bees," her mom said. "And don't pick too many, or they will not bloom again." + +Lily nodded and ran to the garden. She picked a red rose, a yellow sunflower, a white daisy and a purple one. She did not know the name of the purple one, but she liked how it smelled. She put them in a case and carried it to the porch. She was very happy. + +She saw her brother Max sitting on the porch. He was eating a lemon. He made a funny face when he bit into it. He saw Lily and her case of flowers. + +"Hey, Lily, what do you have there?" he asked. + +"I have flowers, Max. Do you want to see?" Lily said. + +"Sure, let me see," Max said. He took the case from Lily and opened it. He saw the flowers and smiled. He took the purple one and smelled it. He liked how it smelled, too. He decided to taste it. He bit into it and made a bitter face. He spit it out and said, "Yuck! This flower is bitter! Why did you pick this one?" + +Lily was surprised and sad. She did not know the purple flower was bitter. She liked how it smelled. She wanted Max to like it, too. She said, "I'm sorry, Max. I did not know it was bitter. I thought it was pretty and smelled good. I wanted to share it with you." + +Max saw Lily's sad face and felt sorry, too. He said, "It's okay, Lily. I'm sorry I bit your flower. It was pretty and smelled good. You are very nice to share it with me. Here, you can have it back." He gave the purple flower back to Lily and hugged her. He said, "Do you want some of my lemon? It is sour, but I like it." + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, please. I like sour, too." She took a bite of the lemon and made a sour face. She said, "Mmm, this is good. Thank you, Max." + +They both laughed and ate the lemon together. They looked at the flowers in the case and enjoyed their colors and shapes. They were happy. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys, but they do not like to sort them. Mama says they have to sort their toys before they can watch TV. Anna and Ben are grumpy. + +"Why do we have to sort our toys?" Ben asks. "It is boring and hard." + +"Because Mama says so," Anna says. "And because it is good to keep things neat and tidy." + +Anna starts to sort her toys. She puts her dolls in one box, her books in another, and her puzzles in a third. Ben does not sort his toys. He throws them on the floor, on the bed, and on the shelf. + +"Ben, stop that!" Anna says. "You are making a mess. Help me sort your toys." + +"No, I do not want to," Ben says. "I want to watch TV." + +Anna gets angry. She picks up a toy car and throws it at Ben. Ben dodges the car, but it hits him on the shoulder. Ben cries out in pain. + +"Ow, ow, ow! That hurts!" Ben says. "Anna, you are mean!" + +Mama hears the noise and comes to their room. She sees the toys everywhere and Ben holding his shoulder. She is not happy. + +"What is going on here?" Mama asks. "Why are you not sorting your toys? And why did you throw a car at your brother, Anna?" + +Anna and Ben look at each other. They feel sorry and ashamed. They say sorry to each other and to Mama. Mama hugs them and kisses their shoulder. + +"It is okay, my loves," Mama says. "But you have to sort your toys now. And no TV until you are done." + +Anna and Ben nod. They start to sort their toys together. They find out that it is not so boring and hard when they do it as a team. They even have some fun. Mama smiles and helps them a little. She is proud of them. +Lily and Ben were bored. They had to stay inside because of the hurricane. The wind was loud and the rain was hard. They could not go to the park or see their friends. They only had their toys and books. + +"Let's play something fun," Lily said to Ben. "What do you want to do?" + +Ben thought for a moment. He saw a big cardboard box in the corner. He had an idea. + +"Let's crawl in the box and pretend we are in a spaceship," he said. "We can go to the moon and see the stars." + +Lily liked the idea. She grabbed a flashlight and some pillows. They crawled in the box and closed the flaps. They made beep and zoom sounds with their mouths. They pretended to see aliens and planets. + +They had so much fun that they forgot about the hurricane. They did not feel bored anymore. They felt happy and brave. They were the best space explorers ever. +Lily and Ben were playing in the sand. They had a big bucket and a small shovel. They liked to make hills and holes and castles. Lily found a shiny thing in the sand. It was a jewel. It was red and sparkly. + +"Look, Ben, I found a jewel!" Lily said. She showed him the shiny thing. + +"Wow, it's pretty!" Ben said. He wanted to touch it. + +"Can I have it?" he asked. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said. She held the jewel tight. + +"Please, Lily, let me see it!" Ben said. He tried to grab it. + +Lily ran away from Ben. She did not want to share. She looked for a place to hide the jewel. She saw a big hole in the sand. She ran to the hole and put the jewel inside. She used the shovel to bury the jewel. She covered it with sand. + +"There, now it's safe!" Lily said. She smiled. + +But she did not see a fat cat behind her. The cat saw the jewel too. It liked shiny things. It dug up the jewel with its paws. It picked up the jewel with its mouth. It ran away with the jewel. + +"Hey, that's my jewel!" Lily shouted. She saw the cat. She chased the cat. + +"Help, Lily, the cat took your jewel!" Ben shouted. He saw the cat too. He chased the cat with Lily. + +But the cat was fast. It ran to a fence. It jumped over the fence. It disappeared with the jewel. + +Lily and Ben stopped at the fence. They could not jump over it. They were sad. They lost the jewel. + +"I'm sorry, Lily, I should not have tried to take your jewel," Ben said. + +"I'm sorry, Ben, I should have shared with you," Lily said. + +They hugged. They were friends again. + +They went back to the sand. They played some more. They forgot about the jewel. They had fun. +Anna loved to dream. Every night, she would close her eyes and see wonderful things. She would dream of flying with birds, swimming with fish, or playing with fairies. She felt happy and free in her dreams. + +One night, she had a very special dream. She dreamed that she was in a big castle, with many rooms and doors. She wanted to explore the castle and see what was inside. She walked along the hall and saw a door with a shiny knob. She reached for the knob and turned it. + +"Hello, Anna," a voice said. Anna was surprised and looked around. She saw a friendly lion sitting on a big bed. He had a golden mane and a warm smile. "I'm Leo, the king of this castle. Do you want to be my friend?" + +Anna nodded. She liked lions. She had a stuffed lion at home that she hugged every night. She walked towards the bed and climbed on it. It was very soft and comfortable. Leo moved over and made room for her. + +"Welcome to my dream, Anna," he said. "We can have fun here. We can play games, tell stories, or just cuddle. What do you want to do?" + +Anna smiled. She felt safe and happy with Leo. She snuggled up to him and said, "I want to cuddle. You are very nice and warm. Thank you for being my friend, Leo." + +Leo wrapped his paw around her and said, "You are very sweet and brave, Anna. Thank you for being my friend, too. I hope you come back to my dream again." + +They cuddled and fell asleep. They had the best dream ever. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They skip and run and laugh. They see a big dog. The dog is brown and fluffy. He has a collar and a leash. + +"Hello, dog!" Lila says. She wants to pet the dog. She likes animals. She is kind. + +"Wait, Lila!" Ben says. He is scared of the dog. He thinks the dog might bite. He is not kind. + +The dog's owner comes. She is a lady. She smiles at Lila and Ben. + +"Hi, kids. This is Max. He is a friendly dog. Do you want to say hi to him?" she asks. + +"Yes, please!" Lila says. She goes to the dog. She pets his fur. She gives him a hug. The dog licks her face. He wags his tail. He is happy. + +"No, thank you!" Ben says. He stays away from the dog. He hides behind a tree. He does not want to touch the dog. He is not happy. + +The lady sees Ben. She is sad. + +"Are you afraid of Max?" she asks. "He won't hurt you. He is a good dog. He likes children. Do you want to try to pet him?" + +Ben shakes his head. He does not want to try. He does not like the dog. He is not brave. + +Lila sees Ben. She is sorry. + +"Ben, don't be scared. Max is nice. He is fun. He likes to play. Come and join us. We can skip and run and laugh with him. Please?" she says. + +Ben looks at Lila. He looks at Max. He sees that they are happy. He wants to be happy too. He is curious. + +He takes a step. He takes another step. He goes to the dog. He reaches out his hand. He touches his fur. He feels that it is soft. He hears that he is quiet. He sees that he is kind. He smiles. + +"Hello, Max!" he says. He pets the dog. He gives him a hug. The dog licks his face. He wags his tail. He is happy. + +Lila, Ben and Max are friends. They skip and run and laugh. They play in the park. They are kind and brave and happy. They have fun. The end. +Lily and Ben are playing with blocks. They like to build towers and houses and cars. Lily has a lot of red blocks and Ben has a lot of blue blocks. They share some yellow and green blocks. + +"Look at my tower!" Lily says. "It is very tall and strong. Can you make one like mine?" + +Ben tries to make a tower like Lily's, but he does not have enough red blocks. He uses some blue blocks instead, but they do not fit well. His tower falls down and makes a loud noise. + +"Oh no!" Ben says. "My tower is broken. I need more red blocks. Can I have some of yours, Lily?" + +Lily shakes her head. "No, you can't. These are my red blocks. I need them for my tower. You have your own blocks. Go away!" + +Ben feels sad and angry. He wants to play with Lily, but she is not nice to him. He thinks of a way to make her share. He waits for a minute, then he runs to Lily's tower and pushes it. The tower falls down and makes a louder noise. + +"Hey!" Lily says. "What did you do? You broke my tower. That was not nice. That was mean. Stop it!" + +Ben smiles. "Now you know how I feel. You broke my tower first. You did not share with me. Why should I share with you?" + +Lily looks at her broken tower and then at Ben. She feels sorry and ashamed. She knows she was not nice to Ben. She wants to be his friend again. + +"I'm sorry, Ben," she says. "You are right. I was mean. I should have shared with you. Can we be friends again?" + +Ben nods. "Yes, we can. I'm sorry, too. I should not have pushed your tower. Can we play together again?" + +Lily smiles. "Yes, we can. Let's build a new tower. A bigger and better one. We can use all the blocks. Red, blue, yellow and green. It will be easy and fun. Come on!" + +Lily and Ben hug and then start to build a new tower. They share and help each other. They are happy and proud of their tower. They are friends again. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big hill with green grass and yellow flowers. They wanted to go up the hill and see what was on the other side. + +"Let's race to the top!" Ben said. He ran fast and left Lily behind. + +"Wait for me!" Lily said. She ran after him, but she was slower. She felt sad and angry. + +When they reached the top, Ben looked around and saw a lake with ducks and a bridge. He was happy and shouted, "Wow, this is so original! I have never seen this before!" + +Lily came up behind him and slapped him on the arm. "That was not nice! You left me alone and did not share!" she said. + +Ben felt sorry and rubbed his arm. "I'm sorry, Lily. I was too excited and forgot. Do you want to see the lake and the ducks with me?" he said. + +Lily nodded and smiled. "Yes, I do. But next time, let's go together, OK?" she said. + +Ben agreed and hugged her. "OK, Lily. You are my friend and I don't want to hurt you. Let's go and have fun!" he said. + +They held hands and walked down the hill to the lake. They fed the ducks, crossed the bridge, and played until it was time to go home. They learned to be kind and share, and they had a original adventure. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see fog in the air. Fog is like a big cloud that is close to the ground. It makes everything look blurry and wet. + +"Look, fog!" Sara says. "Let's go and touch it!" + +"OK!" Ben says. They run to the fog and wave their hands in it. They feel the tiny drops of water on their skin. They laugh and giggle. + +"Can you see me?" Sara asks. She hides behind a tree. + +"No, I can't!" Ben says. He looks for Sara in the fog. He hears her voice, but he can't see her. + +"Here I am!" Sara says. She jumps out from behind the tree and shows Ben a big leaf. The leaf is dry and brown. It has fallen from the tree. + +"Wow, a leaf!" Ben says. He takes the leaf from Sara and looks at it. He sees the veins and the edges. He feels the rough and smooth parts. + +"It's a nice leaf," Sara says. "Do you want to keep it?" + +"Yes, please!" Ben says. He smiles and puts the leaf in his pocket. He and Sara hold hands and walk back to their house. They are happy. They like the fog and the leaf. They like each other. +Lily and Sam were very enthusiastic. They were going to the zoo with their mom and dad. They put on their hats and shoes and ran outside. They saw a yellow taxi waiting for them. + +"Taxi, taxi!" they shouted. They jumped up and down and waved their arms. The taxi driver smiled and opened the door for them. + +"Hello, little ones. Where are you going?" he asked. + +"We are going to the zoo!" Lily and Sam said together. "We want to see the lions and the monkeys and the giraffes!" + +The taxi driver nodded and started the car. He drove fast and honked the horn. Lily and Sam looked out the window and saw many things. They saw big buildings and small shops. They saw cars and buses and bikes. They saw people and dogs and birds. + +"Look, look!" they pointed and exclaimed. They asked their mom and dad many questions. They were very curious and excited. + +Soon, they arrived at the zoo. They thanked the taxi driver and gave him a hug. They got out of the car and ran to the gate. They saw a sign that said "Welcome to the zoo!" + +"Yay, we are here!" they cheered. They jumped up and down and clapped their hands. They could not wait to see the animals. They followed their mom and dad inside. They had a wonderful day at the zoo. +Lily and Ben like to go to the park with Mom. They see many things in the park. They see birds, flowers, trees, and people. They also see a vendor. A vendor is a person who sells things. + +The vendor has a cart with many things on it. He has balloons, toys, books, and snacks. Lily and Ben want to see what he has. They run to the cart and say hello to the vendor. + +"Hello, little ones," the vendor says. "Do you want to buy something from me?" + +Lily and Ben look at the things on the cart. They see a red balloon, a yellow toy car, a blue book, and a bag of popcorn. They want to buy something, but they do not have money. + +"Mom, can we buy something?" Lily asks. + +Mom comes to the cart and smiles at the vendor. She looks at the things on the cart. She sees that they are cheap. Cheap means not much money. + +"Sure, you can buy something," Mom says. "But you can only choose one thing each. What do you want?" + +Lily and Ben think hard. They like all the things on the cart, but they have to choose one. Lily chooses the red balloon. She likes how it floats in the air. Ben chooses the yellow toy car. He likes how it rolls on the ground. + +Mom pays the vendor some money. The vendor gives Lily the red balloon and Ben the yellow toy car. He also gives them a smile and a thank you. + +"Thank you, vendor," Lily and Ben say. + +"You're welcome, little ones," the vendor says. "Have fun in the park." + +Lily and Ben are happy. They have new things to play with. They wave goodbye to the vendor and run to the grass. They play with their balloon and car until it is time to go home. They are glad they met the vendor in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a jeep. The jeep was red and fast. It could speed down the road. The jeep was happy and loved to go fast. + +One day, the jeep's owner was worried. He needed to go to the store, but the jeep was too fast. The owner was scared the jeep would crash. But the jeep didn't listen and sped down the road. + +Suddenly, the jeep hit a rock and crashed. The jeep was broken and the owner was sad. He knew he should have been more careful. From that day on, the jeep couldn't speed anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play with her toys in her room. One day, she found a box of matches on her mommy's dresser. She knew that matches were not toys and could be dangerous, so she did not touch them. + +Later that night, Lily's room became very dark. She was scared and called out for her mommy. Her mommy came in and turned on the light. She asked Lily if she had any questions and Lily asked why it was so dark. Her mommy explained that it was night time and the sun had gone to sleep. + +Lily felt better knowing that it was just night time. She hugged her mommy and went back to sleep. From that day on, she always remembered to be careful with matches and to ask questions when she was unsure about something. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pony named Sparky. Sparky was an intelligent pony who loved to play. One day, Lily took Sparky to the river to play. Sparky loved to splash in the water. + +Lily said, "Sparky, do you want to splash in the river?" Sparky neighed happily and ran into the water. Lily giggled as Sparky splashed around. Suddenly, Sparky saw a fish in the water. He tried to catch it, but it was too fast. + +Lily said, "Sparky, you are such an intelligent pony. You will catch the fish next time." Sparky neighed happily and continued to splash in the water. They played until the sun went down and it was time to go home. Lily hugged Sparky and said, "I love playing with you, Sparky." Sparky neighed in agreement, happy to have such a fun day with his best friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to paint her nails with bright colors. One day, she found a shiny nail on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. + +"Look, Mommy! I found a nail!" said Lily. + +"That's great, sweetie. But be careful, it might be sharp," said her mom. + +Lily decided to polish the nail and make it shiny. She worked hard and made it look really pretty. But when she showed it to her friend, she accidentally dropped it on the floor. Her friend called her stupid and laughed at her. + +Lily felt sad and went home crying. She didn't want to paint her nails anymore. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the barber to get his hair cut. The barber was a kind man who always made Timmy laugh. One day, Timmy saw a big dog on his way to the barber shop. The dog looked very scary and Timmy was afraid. But the barber said, "Don't worry, Timmy. I will protect you from the dog." + +After the haircut, Timmy and the barber went to get ice cream. But when they got to the ice cream shop, they saw a broken window. The ice cream man looked angry and said someone had broken it. Timmy felt guilty because he had thrown a rock by accident. The barber told Timmy that it was important to always tell the truth and apologize when we make mistakes. +Once upon a time, there was a little frog. The frog lived in a pond with his friends. One day, the frog wanted to explore the world outside the pond. He hopped and hopped until he saw a big, beautiful flower. But the flower was too high for the frog to reach. + +The frog felt sad and thought he would never see the flower up close. But then, he saw a stick that was long enough to help him reach the flower. The stick was very cheap, so the frog bought it with his few coins. + +With the stick, the frog was able to reach the flower and he felt very happy. He knew that he could do anything if he tried hard enough. The frog went back to his pond and told all his friends about his adventure. They were all amazed and happy for him. From that day on, the little frog knew that he could reach for the stars! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to spin around and around in circles until she got dizzy. One day, she went to a wedding where two people were getting married. They had a big cake and lots of balloons. But after the party, the room was very messy with confetti and streamers all over the floor. Lily helped clean up the messy room by picking up the confetti and putting it in the trash. She felt happy to help and continued to spin around until she got dizzy again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to explore the forest. One day, she saw a squirrel running up a tree and decided to follow it. She walked and walked until she found a big, old tree that had lots of branches with juicy fruits. + +Lily wanted to eat the fruits, but the tree was too enormous for her to climb. She remembered her mom telling her about pruning, so she took out her little scissors and started to cut some of the branches. After a while, she made a ladder with the branches and climbed up to the top of the tree. + +As she was eating the fruits, she heard a loud noise. It was the squirrel she had followed earlier, and it was stuck in a bush. Lily remembered how the squirrel had led her to the tree, so she knew she had to help it. She climbed down the tree and used her scissors to cut the bush and free the squirrel. From that day on, Lily and the squirrel became best friends and went on many adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a happy girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine during the summer. She liked to run and jump and sing. + +One day, Lily's mom asked her to help clean up the toys in the yard. Lily was a good helper and she picked up all the toys. When they finished, Lily felt proud of herself. + +Later, Lily's dad came home and they all went for a walk. They saw many cheerful flowers and birds. Lily was happy to be outside with her family. When the walk finished, they went back home and had a yummy dinner. + +After dinner, Lily took a bath and got ready for bed. She was tired from all the playing and helping. She fell asleep quickly and dreamed of the cheerful summer days to come. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the big field behind her house. One day, she saw a tree and wanted to climb it. She ran to her mom and said, "Mommy, can I climb that tree?" + +Her mom said, "No, Lily. That tree is too tall and it's not safe to climb." + +Lily got upset and said, "That's stupid! I can climb it!" + +Her mom replied, "It's not stupid, Lily. I just want you to be safe." + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "Okay, Mommy. I won't climb it. But can we play a game in the field instead?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Sure, Lily. Let's play tag!" And they ran around the field, laughing and having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to travel. One day, she went to the airport with her mom and dad. They had lots of luggage, which means bags with clothes and things inside. + +Lily saw a large airplane outside and asked her mom, "Can we go on that big plane, please?" Her mom said, "Yes, we can! But first, we need to kneel down and check our bags." + +Lily helped her parents kneel down and put their luggage on a cart. Then they went inside the airport to check in for their flight. Lily was so excited to go on the big plane and see new places! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside in his yard. One day, he saw a ball in his neighbor's yard. He wanted to play with it, so he went to ask his neighbor if he could have it. + +"Excuse me, neighbor. Can I have your ball?" Timmy asked. + +The neighbor said, "Sure, but be careful. The grass is uncomfortable to sit on." + +Timmy found the ball and played with it in his yard. He had a lot of fun, but he also remembered to be careful on the uncomfortable grass. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to visit her grandma's house, but one day, she didn't want to go. She felt sad and didn't know why. + +When they arrived, Lily's grandma noticed she was quiet and asked her what was wrong. Lily sighed and said she didn't want to be there. + +Her grandma hugged her and asked why. Lily explained that she was afraid of the big dog next door. Her grandma listened and promised to keep her safe. + +After that, they had a wonderful visit and Lily realized that sometimes it's okay to be scared, but it's important to talk about it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was feeling sick and needed to take some medicine. Her mom gave her the medicine and said, "Lily, you need to take this medicine to feel better." + +Lily was impatient and didn't want to take the medicine. She said, "Mommy, I don't want to take it. Can I pass on it?" + +Her mom replied, "No, Lily. You need to take the medicine so you can get better." + +Lily finally took the medicine and soon felt much better. She learned 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 little girl named Lily. She loved to eat jelly sandwiches for lunch every day. Her favorite jelly was pink and she always insisted on having it in her sandwich. + +One day, Lily's mom made her a sandwich with purple jelly instead of pink. Lily didn't like it and insisted that she wanted pink jelly. Her mom apologized and promised to make her a pink jelly sandwich tomorrow. + +The next day, Lily was so happy when she saw her pink jelly sandwich. She took a big bite and smiled with delight. The pink jelly was so yummy and made her feel happy. From that day on, Lily's mom always made sure to use pink jelly in her sandwiches. +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends were playing a game of hide and seek. Lily found a hiding spot behind a big tree. She felt safe there. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a strange noise. She looked around and saw a mysterious gear on the ground. She picked it up and examined it closely. But then, just as quickly as it appeared, the gear vanished into thin air. + +Lily didn't know what to make of it, but she felt a strange feeling in her tummy. She knew that something strange was happening. Later that day, Lily and her friends were walking home when they saw a bright light in the sky. It was the missing gear! It had returned to the sky, and Lily knew that it was a sign that something amazing was about to happen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a teddy bear named Patch that she loved very much. One day, Lily was playing outside when she saw a little bird with pale feathers. The bird was stuck in a tree and couldn't get down. + +Lily knew she had to rescue the bird. She climbed the tree and gently took the bird in her hands. The bird was scared and shaking, but Lily was very careful with it. She brought the bird down from the tree and put it on the ground. + +The bird was so happy and chirped a thank you to Lily. Lily felt very proud of herself for rescuing the bird. She learned that it's important to help others when they need it, even if they are small and pale like the little bird. And she knew that Patch was proud of her too. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars. One day, he took his blue car outside to play. He drove it on the rough ground and had so much fun. + +Suddenly, a gust of wind came and scattered all of his toy cars. Timmy was sad because he couldn't find his blue car. He looked everywhere but couldn't find it. + +Just when he was about to give up, he saw something blue in the distance. He ran over and found his blue car! He was so happy and drove it on the rough ground again. From then on, he made sure to scatter his toys in a safe place where the wind couldn't take them away. The end. +One day, a little girl named Lily went outside to play. She put on her boots because it had rained and the ground was wet. Her boots were wide and kept her feet dry. + +Lily saw her friend Max and said, "Hi Max! Do you want to play with me?" + +Max said, "Yes! I have my ball. Let's play catch!" + +Lily and Max played catch for a while. Then, Lily said, "I'm getting tired. Let's sit down." + +They sat down and talked about their favorite toys. Lily said, "I have a doll that I love. What do you have, Max?" + +Max said, "I have a toy truck. It's big and red." + +Lily said, "That sounds cool! Maybe we can play with it next time." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to go camping. She went with her mom and dad to a cabin in the woods. The cabin had a soft bed and a cozy fireplace. + +One day, Lily and her family went for a walk in the woods. They saw a sign that said "Beware of Bears!" Lily got scared and asked her dad if they could go back to the cabin. Her dad said, "Don't worry, Lily. We'll stay safe as long as we stick together." + +Later that night, Lily and her family sat by the fireplace and talked about their adventure in the woods. Lily said, "I was scared of the bears, but I'm glad we went on a walk." Her mom and dad smiled and said they were proud of her for being brave. Then they all went to bed and slept soundly on the soft bed in the cozy cabin. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie loved to fly high up in the sky and see the world from above. One day, Tweetie saw a big, juicy strawberry on the ground. But the strawberry was too far away for Tweetie to reach. + +So, Tweetie decided to fly up and up and up, until he could soar above the strawberry. But as Tweetie flew higher and higher, he started to feel tired. His wings were moving slow and he wasn't sure he could make it. + +Just when Tweetie thought he couldn't fly any higher, he saw a cloud up ahead. The cloud was big and fluffy, and it looked like the perfect place to rest. Tweetie flew towards the cloud and landed on it. As he rested, he realized that he was now high enough to soar down and grab the strawberry. And that's just what he did! Tweetie was so happy to have his delicious strawberry, and he knew that sometimes, taking things slow can help you reach your goals. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat pasta and always made a big mess when she ate it. Her mom would always fix her plate and clean up the messy pasta. + +One day, Lily decided to surprise her mom by organizing her own plate of pasta. She carefully placed each noodle in a straight line and felt very proud of herself. But when she went to take a bite, she accidentally knocked over the plate and the pasta went everywhere. + +Lily's mom came in and saw the mess. She was sad that Lily had tried to be organized but ended up making an even bigger mess. The moral of the story is that sometimes we try to do things on our own, but it's okay to ask for help from someone who knows better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the grass and pick flowers. One day, she saw a butterfly and wanted to catch it. She asked her mom if she could invite her friend over to help her catch it. + +Her mom said yes, and Lily was so happy! She ran outside to pick some herbs to make a special snack for her friend. When her friend arrived, Lily showed her the butterfly and they tried to catch it together. But the butterfly was too fast and flew away. + +They decided to have their snack instead. Lily opened the container and they both enjoyed the yummy herbs. They had so much fun together and couldn't wait to play again soon. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to take showers in the morning and sing songs while she washed her hair. Her mom always said she was very cheerful when she came out of the bathroom. + +One day, Lily's mom told her they were going to visit her grandma. Lily was excited and packed her favorite toys to bring with her. But on the way, they drove through a big storm. The rain was so loud it disturbed Lily's singing and she felt scared. + +When they arrived at grandma's house, Lily was still feeling scared from the storm. But then, her grandma showed her a surprise. She had a big bathtub with bubbles and toys to play with. Lily was so happy and forgot all about the storm. She took a long shower and sang her favorite songs, feeling cheerful again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the dirt and mud. One day, her mom said, "Lily, you should come inside now. It's time to clean up for dinner." + +Lily didn't want to stop playing, but she knew she should listen to her mom. So, she went inside and her mom helped her clean her hands and face. + +But, Lily had a bad feeling on her shoulder. She looked and saw a big, dirty mark. "Oh no!" she said. "My shoulder is dirty!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can clean it off together." And they did, using soap and water. Lily felt much better and was ready to eat dinner with her family. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a house with his mommy and daddy. One day, Timmy went outside to play and it was very warm outside. The sun was shining bright in the sky and he felt the warmth on his skin. + +After playing for a while, Timmy got tired and went back inside his house. He saw his mommy hanging clothes on a line to dry. The clothes were wet because she had just washed them. Timmy asked his mommy why the clothes were wet and she told him that she had washed them and now they needed to dry. + +Later that day, Timmy and his family went on a car ride to the west. They saw lots of trees and mountains on their journey. Timmy thought it was very pretty. When they got back home, the clothes were dry and Timmy's mommy brought them inside. Timmy was happy because he knew that now the clothes were clean and dry. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He liked to play with his toys and go outside to see the birds. One Wednesday, Timmy woke up early and decided to spend the day with his grandma. She was very thoughtful and always made him his favorite snacks. + +They played games and read stories together. Timmy loved spending time with his grandma. Later that day, they went to the park and had a picnic. Timmy thought it was the best Wednesday ever! He was so happy and grateful for his grandma's thoughtful company. +Once upon a time, there were two kids who lived in different houses. They were sad because they had no friends to play with. One day, they met at the park and became friends. They played together every day and were happy. + +One day, a big storm came and it was gloomy outside. The two friends were scared and didn't want to be alone. They decided to unite and stay together until the storm passed. They held hands and sang songs to make each other feel better. + +After the storm, the two friends realized that they didn't need to be sad and alone anymore. They had each other and that was all they needed. They learned that sometimes, it's better to have one good friend than many fake friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy box with lots of toys inside. One day, Lily wanted to play with her favorite toy, a big teddy bear. But the teddy bear was too heavy for her to lift. + +Lily's mom saw her struggling and offered to help. She lifted the teddy bear out of the toy box and gave it to Lily. Lily was so happy and hugged her teddy bear tightly. + +Later that day, Lily's dad came home from work feeling weak and tired. He said he needed to rest in his cell phone room for a while. Lily didn't understand what a cell phone room was, but she knew her dad needed to rest. She gave him a big hug and whispered, "Feel better soon, Daddy." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved playing with her toys and going on adventures. One day, Lily's brother came into her room and asked to play with her toys. Lily said no and told him to go away. Her brother felt sad and left the room. + +Later that day, Lily's mom mentioned to her how important it is to be kind to others, especially family. Lily realized that she was not being kind to her brother and felt bad. She went to find him and apologized for not sharing her toys. Her brother forgave her and they played together. + +From that day on, Lily always remembered to be kind to her brother and share her toys. She learned that being kind to others makes them happy and strengthens their relationship. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, they made some yummy cookies in the oven. They smelled so good! + +After they finished baking, Lily's mommy put the cookies on a plate and left them on the kitchen counter. Lily wanted to eat one, but the plate was too far away. She tried to reach it, but she couldn't. + +Suddenly, Lily had an idea! She asked her mommy to move the plate closer to her. Her mommy smiled and moved the plate so Lily could reach it. She was so happy and ate a delicious cookie. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, Lily's mom went to the store to buy a new lamp for their house. She found a lamp that was very cheap and decided to buy it. + +When Lily's mom came back home, she asked Lily to help her carry the lamp to their living room. Lily was very excited to help her mom, so she carried the lamp carefully. The lamp was not heavy, so Lily could easily carry it. + +When they reached the living room, Lily's mom plugged in the lamp and turned it on. It was very bright and made the room look beautiful. Lily was very happy that she could help her mom and that they now had a new lamp in their house. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big barrel in a messy room. The room was very messy because the toys were all over the place. The toys were not organized at all. + +One day, a little girl came into the room and saw the messy toys. She wanted to play with them, but she couldn't find the toy she wanted. So, she decided to clean up the room. She picked up all the toys and put them in the big barrel. + +After she was done, the room was clean and the toys were organized. The little girl was happy because she could find the toy she wanted to play with. From then on, she always made sure to keep her toys clean and organized. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She liked to dress up in costumes. Her favorite costume was a pink princess dress. She would wear it every day if she could. + +One day, Lily's mom asked her to tie her shoes. Lily didn't know how to tie her shoes yet, so her mom helped her. She watched closely and tried to do it herself. + +Later that day, Lily went to a party with her friends. She wore her pink princess costume and felt very pretty. She played games and ate cake with her friends. It was a fun day for Lily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to dance, but she was not very good at it. One day, she saw a dance show and said to her mom, "I want to dance like them!" + +Her mom replied, "Well, Lily, if you want to improve your dancing, you need to take steps to get better. You can practice every day and take dance classes." + +Lily thought this was a good idea and started practicing every day. She took dance classes too and soon became a much better dancer. Her mom was proud of her and said, "Lily, you are no longer a foolish dancer. You have improved so much!" + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Mommy. I love dancing and I want to keep getting better!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play golf with his dad. One day, they went to the golf course to play. Timmy's dad was very serious about golf, but Timmy just liked to have fun. When they got to the first hole, Timmy tried to hit the ball, but he missed. His dad started to teach him how to swing the club. After a few tries, Timmy finally hit the ball and it started to fly. Timmy was so happy that he started to jump up and down. From that day on, Timmy practiced every day and became a great golfer just like his dad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big trip coming up and needed to pack her bag. She put in her favorite dress, her teddy bear, and some snacks. + +But then, Lily's mom told her that she needed to go to the hospital for an operation. Lily was scared because she didn't know what an operation was. + +Her mom explained that it was a serious thing the doctors do to help her feel better. Lily felt better knowing that she would be okay after the operation. + +After the operation, Lily was feeling much better and was excited to go on her trip. She packed her bag again and was ready to go on an adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was bald and he liked to march around the house. One day, Timmy's mom asked him what he wanted to do. Timmy said, "I want to march in the park." + +So, Timmy and his mom went to the park. Timmy marched around and around while his mom watched him. Suddenly, a man with a big drum appeared. He started to play and Timmy danced to the beat. The man asked Timmy if he wanted to play the drum. Timmy said, "Yes, please!" + +Timmy played the drum and marched around the park with the man. His mom watched and smiled. Timmy had so much fun playing the drum and marching with the man. When it was time to go home, Timmy said, "Thank you for playing with me!" and the man said, "You're welcome, Timmy. Come back and march with me anytime!" +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Lily. She loved to play in the forest near her house. One day, she was walking through the woods when she noticed something strange. It was a rare bird with bright colors. + +Lily was amazed and wanted to show her mom. She ran back home and told her mom about the rare bird. But her mom didn't believe her. "There are no rare birds around here," her mom said. + +Lily was sad and wanted to prove her mom wrong. She went back to the woods and found the bird again. She talked to the bird and asked it to come back with her to show her mom. The bird agreed and flew with her to her house. When Lily's mom saw the rare bird, she was surprised and happy. They all had a fun time watching the bird fly around the house. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his marbles. He had a big bag of marbles that he kept in his room. One day, Timmy's favorite marble disappeared. He looked everywhere but he couldn't find it. + +Timmy went to his mom and said, "Mommy, my favorite marble is gone. It disappeared!" His mom said, "Don't worry, Timmy. It will show up somewhere." + +A few days later, Timmy was playing outside when he saw a bird. The bird had something shiny in its beak. Timmy got closer and saw that it was his missing marble! But the bird was dead. Timmy felt sad for the bird but he was happy to have his marble back. +Once upon a time, there was a pigeon. The pigeon was flying in the sky when it saw a mysterious thing. The thing was shiny and looked like a big ball. The pigeon was curious and flew closer to it. Suddenly, the ball started to shrink and became very small. The pigeon was surprised and flew away. It didn't know what happened to the mysterious shrinking ball. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and listen to the birds sing. One day, she met a friendly human who was walking by her house. The human looked normal, but Lily noticed something different about them. + +"Hi there!" Lily said. "What's your name?" + +"My name is Sam," the human replied. "What are you doing outside?" + +"I'm listening to the birds," Lily said. "Do you like listening too?" + +"Yes, I do," Sam said. "I think it's important to listen to the world around us." + +Lily smiled and felt happy to have met someone who liked to listen like she did. From that day on, Lily and Sam became friends and would often listen to the sounds of nature together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play sports with her friends. One day, she went to the park to play soccer with her friends. But she was feeling very hungry and didn't eat anything before going to play. + +As they were playing, Lily started feeling very weak and tired. She couldn't run as fast as she usually did and her friends started to get mad at her for not playing well. Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, she remembered her mom telling her that skipping breakfast was not a good idea. She realized that she was feeling hungry and weak because she didn't eat anything. So, she decided to take a break and eat a snack. After eating, she felt much better and was able to play with her friends again. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to eat before playing sports, so we can have energy and have fun with our friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a weird toy that looked like a big green frog. One day, Lily wanted to take her toy frog for a walk. She pulled the frog behind her on a string. + +As she walked, she saw a butterfly fluttering by. Lily wanted to catch the butterfly, so she pulled the frog faster. But the butterfly flew away and Lily felt sad. She sat down on the ground, thinking of a way to catch the butterfly. + +Suddenly, she had an idea. She pulled the frog in a different way, and it hopped up and down like a real frog. The butterfly came back, and Lily caught it in a jar. She was so happy and proud of herself for finding a way to catch the butterfly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved candy so much! One day, Lily's mom decided to bake some cookies for her. Lily was so happy! She helped her mom mix the dough and put it in the oven. After a while, the cookies were ready. They were hard and crunchy, just the way Lily liked them. She ate one and it was so yummy! She asked her mom if they could bake more cookies tomorrow. Her mom said yes and Lily went to bed dreaming of all the candy and cookies she would eat. +Once upon a time, there was a man with a big brown mustache. He liked to shake his head and make his mustache wiggle. One day, he went for a walk and met a little girl with a puppy. The puppy had a brown coat just like the man's mustache. The man smiled and asked if he could pet the puppy. The little girl said yes and the man gently shook the puppy's paw. They all became friends and went on many walks together, the man's mustache and the puppy's fur wiggling in the wind. +Once upon a time, there were three animals: a cat, a dog, and a bird. They all wanted to play a game, so they sat at a table. The table was big and brown, and it had different shapes on it. The cat said, "Let's play hide-and-seek. Whoever finds the most wins!" The dog and the bird agreed, and they started to count. The cat found the most hiding animals, so she won the game. They all had fun together, even though they were different animals. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big sign on the road. It was very tall and had pictures on it. This was called a billboard. One day, a man came to take it down. He used a ladder to climb up and take the pictures off. Then he took the big sign away. That means he had to leave with it. + +The man was very strong and worked hard. He did not like the sun because it was too harsh. He wore a hat and drank water to stay cool. When he was done, he waved goodbye and left. The road was empty again, but the memories of the big billboard stayed in the minds of those who saw it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine with her friends. One day, she and her friends went to the park to play. They ran around and played on the swings and slide. + +After a while, Lily's tummy started to rumble. She remembered that her mom had packed a salad for her lunch. She asked her friends if they wanted to share it with her. They all said yes, so Lily went to get her lunchbox. + +When she opened it, she saw that her mom had organized the salad into different sections with different toppings. It looked so yummy! They all sat down together to eat and rest for a bit. + +As they were finishing up their lunch, Lily's mom called her to come home. She told her that they were going to have a surprise party for her little brother's birthday. Lily was so excited and couldn't wait to see what the surprise was! +Once upon a time, there was a poor little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mom and dad. They didn't have much money, so they couldn't buy many toys or clothes. + +One day, Lily's teacher asked her to write a story. Lily was happy because she loved to write. She took out her wide notebook and started to write about a princess who lived in a castle. + +Even though Lily was poor, she had a big imagination. She wrote about the princess's adventures and how she saved the kingdom from a dragon. When Lily showed her story to her teacher, she was very proud. Her teacher was impressed with how wide her vocabulary was, and she knew Lily would become a great writer one day. +Once upon a time, there was a tall billboard. It was so big that everyone could see it. One day, a man wanted to write on the billboard. He wanted to tell everyone about a fun party. + +The man asked his friend, "Can you help me write on the tall billboard?" His friend said, "Yes! Let's write about the party. It will be so much fun!" + +So, they both wrote on the tall billboard. They wrote, "Come to the fun party!" Everyone saw the words on the billboard and went to the party. They all had a great time and were happy they read the tall billboard. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to play outside in nature. He liked to look at the trees, the flowers, and the birds. + +One day, Tim saw a sad bird. The bird was sad because it could not find any food. Tim wanted to help the bird. He thought about how he could prevent the bird from being sad. + +Tim talked to his mom. She told him to give the bird some seeds. Tim did this, and the bird was not sad anymore. The bird was happy because Tim helped it find food. Tim learned that it is good to help others when they are sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little snowman who lived in a land of snow. He had a big round body and a small round head. He had two stick arms, a carrot nose, and a smile made of small stones. He was happy all day, every day. + +One day, the snowman saw a big tree with pretty fake leaves. The wind blew the leaves around and they danced in the air. The snowman liked the leaves so much that he wanted to touch them. He reached up with his stick arm and grabbed a leaf. But when he did, he started to sneeze. + +Every time the snowman sneezed, snow would fly out of his mouth. The more he sneezed, the more snow covered the ground. Soon, the whole land was covered in a thick layer of snow. The snowman was happy because he made everything look pretty with snow. And from that day on, he would sneeze every year to make the land white and beautiful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy that she loved very much. It was a cheap, small, red car. She played with it all day. + +One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, we need to cook dinner. I need you to promise me you will be careful near the stove." Lily said, "I promise, Mommy." They went to the kitchen and started cooking. + +While they cooked, Lily saw a flame on the stove. She knew she had to be careful. She told her mom, "Look, Mommy! There's a flame!" Her mom said, "Yes, Lily. That's why we must be careful." They finished cooking and had a yummy dinner. Lily kept her promise and stayed safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play a game called "match." In this game, she had to find two things that looked the same. Lily was very good at this game. + +One day, Lily's mom gave her some money. She told Lily to go to the store and buy something nice. Lily was very excited! She went to the store and saw a lot of things. But there was one thing that looked disgusting. It was a big, green and slimy toy. Lily did not like it. + +Lily decided to buy a pretty dress instead. She used her money to pay for it. When she got home, she showed her mom the dress. Her mom was so happy! She said, "Good job, Lily! You made a great match!" And they both laughed and hugged each other. +One day, a little girl named Lily went for a walk. She saw her friend, Tom, in the park. Tom had a big box. Lily asked, "What is in the box, Tom?" + +Tom said, "I will show you. I have ice in the box." Lily was happy to see the ice. They both wanted to play with the ice. + +Tom was an honest boy. He told Lily, "We can play, but we must be careful. The ice is cold and can make our hands hurt." They played with the ice and had a lot of fun. They laughed and smiled all day. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly girl named Lily. She loved to play games with her friends. One day, they decided to play a game of tag. Lily was very fast, and she wanted to win. + +As they played, Lily saw a shiny bracelet on the ground. She picked it up and put it on her wrist. "Look what I found!" she said to her friends. They all gathered around to see the pretty bracelet. + +Lily's friend, Tom, said, "Let's race to see who can win the bracelet!" They all agreed and lined up to race. Lily ran as fast as she could, and she won the race. She was so happy to keep the jolly bracelet and wear it every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot had an incredible urge to go outside and play. He loved to run and jump in the big, green park. One day, Spot saw a quiet little cat sitting under a tree. The cat was not playing, just watching Spot. + +Spot wanted the cat to play with him, so he ran over to the cat and urged her to join him. "Come play with me," Spot said. The cat looked at Spot and thought about it. Then she said, "Okay, I will play with you." + +Together, Spot and the incredible cat played in the park. They ran, jumped, and had lots of fun. After a while, they were both tired but very happy. They sat under the tree, quiet and close. Spot and the cat became good friends, and they played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a funny dog named Bow. Bow liked to play and make jokes with his friends. They would laugh and have fun all day long. + +One day, Bow found a big, red ball. He thought it would be a good joke to hide it from his friends. Bow put the ball behind a tree and waited for his friends to come. When they saw the ball, they all laughed and clapped. Bow was happy that his joke made his friends laugh. + +After playing with the ball, Bow and his friends got very hungry. They went to Bow's house and had a delicious snack. They ate yummy fruit and drank cold juice. Bow and his friends were very happy and full. They said "thank you" to Bow and went back outside to play more games. +One day, in a classroom, there were many kids. They were playing and having fun. Their teacher, Miss Jane, was nice and always supplied them with toys and games. She loved to see the kids happy. + +Then, a new kid named Tim came to the classroom. Tim was rude. He did not like to share toys, and he would say mean things to the other kids. The kids did not like to play with Tim because he was not nice. + +One day, Miss Jane said, "Tim, you need to be nice and share the toys with the other kids." Tim thought about it and decided to try. He shared his toys and played nicely with the other kids. Soon, everyone was happy again in the classroom. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was nervous because he had to go to school for the very first time. He put on his red boot and got ready to go. Tim's mom told him, "Don't rush, or you may fall." + +One day, Tim saw a big dog on his way to school. The dog was not nice and wanted to take Tim's red boot. Tim was scared and didn't know what to do. He thought about what his mom said and decided to rush away from the dog. + +As Tim rushed, he tripped and fell down. The big dog took his red boot and ran away with it. Tim was very sad and cried. He went back home and told his mom what happened. Tim learned that sometimes, even when you try your best, things don't always go the way you want. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy car that he loved to play with. One day, Tim found a long string in his room. He had a fun idea to tie the string to his toy car and pull it around the house. + +There was a girl named Sally who lived next door. Sally saw Tim playing with his toy car and string. She wanted to play too, but Tim was being selfish. He didn't want to share his toy car and string with Sally. + +Sally was sad, but she had an idea. She found her own toy car and a piece of string. She tied the string to her toy car and started to play with it. Tim saw Sally and felt bad for being selfish. He asked Sally if they could play together. They played and had lots of fun, but they were not careful. They pulled their toy cars too fast and the toy cars crashed into each other. The crash was so big that it destroyed both of their toy cars. Tim and Sally learned that it's better to share and play together, but they also needed to be careful not to destroy their toys. +Once upon a time, there was a rare, big, red ball. It was a secret ball that only a little boy named Tim and his dog, Spot, knew about. They loved to play with the ball in the park every day. + +One day, Tim and Spot went to the park to play with the ball. But when they got there, they saw a big rain puddle. "Oh no," said Tim, "the puddle will spoil our fun!" Spot barked and wagged his tail, showing Tim not to worry. + +Tim and Spot played with the rare ball near the puddle, but they were careful not to let it get wet. They had a lot of fun, and the secret ball stayed safe and dry. And so, the puddle did not spoil their day. Tim and Spot went home happy after their fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty alligator named Ally. Ally had many friends in the big pond. She would care for them and play with them every day. One day, Ally found a big box near the pond. She did not know what was inside, but she knew it would be fun to show her friends. + +The next day, Ally told her friends about the big box. They were all excited to see what was inside. They all went to the box and tried to open it. It was very hard to open, but they did not give up. They knew something fun was waiting for them inside. + +Finally, they opened the big box. Inside, they found many colorful balls. They were so happy! Ally and her friends played with the balls all day long. They had so much fun together. Ally knew that caring for her friends and sharing the big surprise made their day even more special. +Once upon a time, in a lively little town, there lived a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Tim's mom gave him a mask to wear. She warned him, "Wear this mask when you play with your friends to stay safe." + +Tim put on the mask and went outside to play. His friends saw his mask and thought it was fun. They all put on masks too. They played games and ran around, laughing and having a great time. + +At the end of the day, Tim went home and told his mom about his fun day. His mom was happy that he wore his mask and listened to her warning. From that day on, Tim and his friends always wore their masks when they played together. They knew it was important to stay safe and have fun at the same time. +One day, a boy named Tim went for a walk with his dog, Spot. They liked to walk in the park near their house. The sun was shining, and the flowers were pretty. Tim saw a big rock and said to Spot, "Look, that rock is heavy!" + +As they walked, they saw a girl named Sue. Sue was sad because she lost her toy. Tim wanted to help Sue find her toy. He asked, "What does your toy look like?" Sue said, "It is small and red." + +Tim and Spot walked with Sue to find the toy. They looked all around the park. At last, they saw the red toy under a tree. Sue was so happy to see her toy again. Tim and Spot were happy too because they helped their new friend. +One day, a lovely cat named Kitty went for a walk. She met a nice dog named Doggy. Kitty wanted to be friends with Doggy. So, she said, "Hi, I am Kitty. Let me introduce myself. Let's be friends!" + +Doggy was happy and said, "Hi Kitty! I am Doggy. I want to be friends too!" + +They played together all day. They ran, they jumped, and they had fun. But then, they saw a bottle. The bottle had poison in it. They did not know what poison was, but they knew it was bad. + +Kitty said, "We should not touch the poison. It is not good for us." + +Doggy agreed, "Yes, let's stay away from it." + +So, Kitty and Doggy continued to play and have fun. They stayed away from the poison and stayed safe. They became the best of friends and had many more lovely days together. +Once upon a time, there was a big orange cat. The cat liked to talk to his friends. One day, the cat went for a walk and saw a knot in a tree. The cat thought the knot looked like a face. + +The cat tried to talk to the knot. He said, "Hi, knot! Do you want to be my friend?" But the knot did not talk back. The cat was sad and tried again, "Please talk to me, knot." Still, the knot did not talk. + +The cat was very sad and walked away. He did not see a big hole on the ground. The orange cat fell into the hole. He could not get out. The cat was stuck in the hole, and the knot did not help him. The cat was sad, and it was a bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a little red house. In the house, there was a mom, a dad, and a little girl named Lily. They were a happy family. + +One day, Lily wanted to make a cake. She asked her mom, "Can we make a cake, please?" Her mom said, "Yes, we can. Let's get the sugar and other things we need." So they went to the kitchen and started to make the cake. + +Lily's dad came into the kitchen and saw them making the cake. He wanted to help too. He kneeled down to be at the same height as Lily. They all mixed the sugar, eggs, and flour together. Then, they put the cake in the oven to bake. + +When the cake was done, they took it out of the oven. It was a big, red cake. They all smiled and said, "Yum, this cake looks good!" They sat down and ate the cake together. It was a fun day for the family. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty girl named Lucy. She had a big guitar that she loved to play. One day, she saw a very nice boy named Tom. Tom had a shiny toy car that Lucy liked. + +Lucy wanted to show Tom her guitar. She thought it would make him like her. So, she went to her room and got her guitar. She played a song for Tom. But Tom didn't seem to care. He just kept playing with his toy car. + +Lucy was sad. She wanted Tom to like her guitar. She played another song, but Tom still didn't look. Then, Lucy had an idea. She played a song that made her guitar show pretty colors. When Tom saw the colors, he liked the guitar. They played together and became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little bulb. The bulb lived in a big box with many other bulbs. One day, the shy bulb saw a group of bright, happy bulbs playing together. The shy bulb wanted to join them, but it was scared. + +The next day, the shy bulb saw the happy bulbs again. They were having fun and laughing. The shy bulb thought, "Maybe if I try to join them, they will like me." So, the shy bulb took a deep breath and went closer to the happy bulbs. + +As the shy bulb joined the happy bulbs, they all smiled and welcomed it. They played and laughed together. The shy bulb was not shy anymore. It was now a bright and happy bulb too. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a lonely comet flying in the sky. It was very far from its friends, the stars. The comet was sad because it missed them a lot. + +One day, the comet met a kind bird. The bird said, "Hello, comet! Why are you so sad?" + +The comet replied, "I miss my friends, the stars. I did something wrong, and I regret it. Now, I am all alone." + +The bird thought for a moment and said, "Don't worry, comet. I will help you say sorry to your friends. Then, you won't be lonely anymore." + +So, the bird and the comet went on a journey to find the stars. They talked, laughed, and became good friends. In the end, the comet said sorry to the stars, and they all played happily together in the sky. +One day, a little boy named Tim went with his mom to the station. They were going to visit grandma. Tim was very happy. He had a fragile toy car with him. He loved his toy car a lot. + +On the train, Tim met a kind dog named Spot. Spot wanted to play with Tim. Spot urged Tim to share his toy car. Tim thought for a moment. He wanted to play, but he knew his toy car was fragile. + +Tim had an idea. He asked his mom for a ball. Tim and Spot played with the ball. They had a lot of fun. When they got to grandma's house, Tim and Spot were good friends. They played all day and Tim's fragile toy car stayed safe. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a fire. It was not a usual fire. It was an unusual fire. The fire was blue and green. People in the village were very surprised. + +A little girl named Mia saw the fire. She thought the fire was pretty. She liked the colors. Mia told her friends about the fire. Her friends came to see the fire too. They all admired the fire. + +One day, the unusual fire went away. Mia and her friends were sad. They missed the pretty fire. But they always remembered the time they saw the unusual fire together. And they were happy. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a happy clown. The clown loved to make people laugh. He had a big red nose and funny shoes. He lived in a tiny house with his cute dog. + +One sunny day, the clown went for a walk with his dog. They walked down the street and met a little girl. The girl was lost and scared. The clown wanted to help her, so he made a funny face. The girl laughed and felt better. + +The clown made it easy for the girl to find her way home. They walked together, and the girl showed the clown her house. The girl's mom was so happy to see her. She thanked the clown for his help. From that day on, the clown, the girl, and her family became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a white rabbit. The rabbit was very quick. He lived in a green forest with his friends. They liked to play and have fun. + +One day, the rabbit and his friends found a big box of toys. The toys were all mixed up. The rabbit said, "Let's sort the toys!" His friends agreed. They started to sort the toys into groups: cars, dolls, and balls. + +As they sorted, a little girl came by. She saw the rabbit and his friends. She asked, "Can I play too?" The rabbit said, "Yes, you can help us sort the toys!" The girl was happy and joined them. + +They sorted all the toys and then they played together. They had lots of fun with the cars, dolls, and balls. The white rabbit was very quick at sorting and playing. They all became good friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a dull, gray cat named Kitty. Kitty had a big toe that hurt a lot. One day, Kitty met a nice dog named Doggy. Doggy wanted to help Kitty feel better. + +Doggy said, "I can supply a big, soft bed for your toe to rest on." Kitty was happy and said, "Thank you, Doggy!" So, Kitty put her toe on the soft bed and tried to rest. + +But then, a mean bird came and took the soft bed away. Kitty's toe still hurt, and she was sad. Doggy tried to get the bed back, but the bird flew away too fast. Kitty and Doggy were both sad that they could not make the toe feel better. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little red engine named Tim. Tim was a very important engine. Every day, he would help his friends by pulling heavy things. + +One day, Tim saw a big hill. He wanted to go up the hill, but he was scared. His friend, Sam the bird, saw him and said, "Don't be scared, Tim! You can do it!" Tim felt better and started to go up the hill. + +As Tim went up the hill, Sam flew next to him. Sam would point at the pretty things they saw. They saw flowers, trees, and even a rainbow. Tim was happy to have Sam with him. They reached the top of the hill and saw their friends waiting for them. Tim knew he could do anything with his friends by his side. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very sad and miserable because he lost his favorite buckle. The buckle was shiny and he loved it very much. He looked everywhere, but he could not find it. + +One day, Tim had a great idea. He asked his mom to send a letter to his friend, Sam. In the letter, Tim asked Sam to help him find the buckle. Tim's mom sent the letter, and they waited for Sam's reply. + +Soon, Sam came to visit Tim. They looked all around the house together. Finally, they found the shiny buckle under Tim's bed. Tim was so happy, and he thanked Sam for helping him. They played together all day, and Tim was not miserable anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a playful dog named Spot. Spot loved to run and jump all day long. One day, Spot saw a big ball in the yard. He ran to the ball and split it in half with his teeth. "Oh no!" said Spot, "I broke the ball!" + +Spot's friend, a little girl named Sue, came outside. She saw the broken ball and was sad. "That was for my birthday," she said. Spot felt very bad for breaking Sue's birthday ball. + +But then, Spot had an idea. He ran to his dog house and found a new ball to give to Sue. He brought it to her, wagging his tail. Sue was so happy and hugged Spot. "Thank you, Spot!" she said. They played with the new ball all day, and had a great birthday together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emma. Emma had a soft toy bear named Ted. She loved Ted so much and took him everywhere she went. + +One day, Emma and her mom went to the park. Emma played with Ted on the swings and the slide. Then, Emma's friend, Lily, came to play with her. Emma put Ted down on the bench and went to play with Lily. + +After a while, Emma looked around and could not find Ted. She said to Lily, "I miss Ted. Where is he?" Lily said, "Let's look for him together." They looked everywhere, but they could not find Ted. Emma was very sad. + +Then, a kind boy named Max came over and said, "I found this soft bear on the bench. Is it yours?" Emma smiled and said, "Yes, that's Ted! Thank you, Max!" Emma hugged her soft bear and was very happy. From that day on, Emma, Lily, and Max became good friends and they all played together at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a calm little infant. This infant had a big friend, a dog. They liked to play together every day. The infant would follow the dog around the yard. The dog would wag its tail and bark happily. + +One day, they found a small ball. The infant threw the ball, and the dog would run to get it. They played this game for a long time. The infant would laugh and clap as the dog brought the ball back. + +As the sun began to set, the infant and the dog went back inside the house. They were tired from playing all day. The infant's mommy gave them both a big hug. They ate some food and went to bed, ready for another fun day together. +Once upon a time, there was a curious little dog. The dog liked to go on walks and find new ways to play. One day, the little dog found a new way to go. He was very excited. + +As he walked down the new way, he saw a big cat. The cat could speak! The dog was very surprised. The cat said, "Hello, little dog. Do you want to play with me?" The dog said, "Yes! I want to play." + +But the cat was not a nice cat. The cat wanted to trick the dog. They played for a while, and then the cat said, "I know a fun game. Let's play hide and seek." The dog agreed. The cat told the dog to close his eyes and count to ten. The dog did what the cat said. + +When the dog finished counting, he opened his eyes. The cat was gone. The dog looked and looked, but he could not find the cat. The dog was very sad. He walked back home, feeling lonely and sad. The curious little dog learned that not everyone who speaks to you is a friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She lived in a normal house with her mom, dad, and baby brother, Tim. Mia liked to play with her toys and have fun with her family. + +One day, Mia found a box of matches in her house. She knew that matches were not for kids, so she went to show her mom. Her mom said, "Good job, Mia! You are very smart to bring this to me. We will keep it safe so no one gets hurt." + +Later that day, Mia and Tim were playing in the yard. Tim saw a big bug and he screamed. Mia laughed and said, "Don't worry, Tim. It's just a bug. It won't hurt you." They went back to playing and had a fun day together. +Once upon a time, there was a small dog named Max. Max was a very anxious dog. He always worried about everything. One day, Max went for a walk in the park with his best friend, a little girl named Lily. + +As they walked, they saw a thick fog. Max was scared of the fog. "What is that?" Max asked Lily. "Don't worry, Max. It's just fog. It can't hurt you," Lily said. Max felt better knowing that the fog was not scary. Lily had an idea. She found a long stick and attached a small bell to it. + +Lily told Max, "Now, when we walk through the fog, we can hear the bell. We will know we are together." Max liked this idea. They walked through the fog, listening to the bell. Max was not scared anymore. He knew that Lily was with him. + +The moral of the story is that friends can help us feel safe when we are scared. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside in the icy cold snow. He would build snowmen and make snow angels all day long. + +One day, Tim saw some smoke coming from a small house. He thought it might spoil his fun, but he decided to see what was happening. Tim walked closer to the house and saw a nice old lady who was cooking soup. + +The old lady saw Tim and said, "Come in, little boy. It's too icy outside to play. Have some soup so you don't spoil your fun." Tim went inside and had some soup. He felt warm and happy. Then, Tim went back outside and played in the snow until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Buddy. Buddy liked to play outside with his ball. One day, it was very cold and Buddy started to shiver. He was so cold, he wanted to go back inside. + +As Buddy was running back to his house, he saw a big pit. Buddy was anxious because he didn't want to fall in. He thought, "I need to be careful and not get too close." + +Buddy walked around the pit and made it back to his house. He was happy to be warm and safe inside. Buddy's owner gave him a warm blanket and a big hug. Buddy knew he was loved and never wanted to go near the pit again. +Once upon a time, there was a tiny, harmless bug named Buddy. Buddy had a small body with many legs. He lived in a big, green garden with lots of flowers and trees. + +One day, Buddy decided to go on a trip. He wanted to visit his friend, Lucy the ladybug, who lived in another garden far away. So, he started to pack his little bag with food, like leaves and tiny seeds. + +Buddy walked and walked until he reached Lucy's garden. They played and laughed all day long. They had so much fun together. At night, they slept under a big leaf, safe and warm. + +The next day, Buddy said goodbye to Lucy and started his journey back home. He was very happy to have visited his friend and to have had a great adventure. + +And from that day on, Buddy and Lucy always found time to visit each other, sharing lots of fun and happy moments in their beautiful gardens. +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk. It was a wet day, and he saw a big puddle. Tim thought it was fun to jump in the puddle. Splash! His feet got wet, and he laughed. + +Tim met a girl named Sue. Sue said, "Look! The puddle is starting to freeze!" They watched as the water turned to ice. Tim and Sue thought it was very cool. + +They found a new way to have fun. Tim and Sue slid on the ice, laughing and playing. They had a great day, even though it was wet and cold. They made a new friend and learned about ice. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the kitchen. He wanted to help his mom with a task. His mom was making a spicy soup for dinner. Tim liked to help his mom cook. + +"Mom, can I help you?" Tim asked. His mom said, "Yes, you can help me cut the vegetables." They cut carrots and potatoes together. Tim was very happy to help his mom with the task. + +While they were cooking, they heard a noise. It was Tim's cat, Max. Max wanted to try the spicy soup too. Tim's mom said, "No, Max! Spicy soup is not for cats." Tim and his mom laughed. They finished making the soup and had a nice dinner together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in an ordinary house with her mom and dad. One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, you need to wash your hands before you eat." + +Lily did not want to wash her hands. She wanted to play with her toys. So, she ran away from her mom and hid under her bed. Her mom looked for her and said, "Lily, if you don't wash your hands, you might get sick and have to go to the hospital." + +Lily did not want to go to the hospital. She was scared of the big, white building. So, she came out from under her bed and washed her hands. Her mom was happy, and they had a yummy dinner together. From that day on, Lily always washed her hands before eating. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Tim. Tim loved to paint with his acorns. He would use the acorns to make all kinds of beautiful pictures. One day, Tim found a big pile of acorns. He was so happy because he could paint even more pictures. + +Tim met a wealthy squirrel named Sam. Sam had a big house and many acorns, but he did not know how to paint. Tim showed Sam how to use acorns to paint. They painted many pictures together and had lots of fun. Sam was very happy because he learned something new. + +Soon, other squirrels saw Tim and Sam painting and wanted to learn too. They all painted together and shared their acorns. Everyone was happy and had fun. The moral of the story is that sharing and helping others can make everyone happy. +Once upon a time, in a big jungle, there lived a big lion. The lion was very bald. He had no hair on his head. He felt sad because he looked different from the other lions. + +One day, the bald lion heard a loud roar. He went to see what was going on. He saw a little lion in trouble. The little lion was stuck in a hole and could not get out. The bald lion wanted to help him. + +The bald lion took a turn and found a big stick. He put the stick in the hole, and the little lion climbed out. The little lion was so happy and thanked the bald lion. From that day on, the bald lion was not sad anymore. He was proud to be different, and all the lions in the jungle became his friends. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to eat oranges. One day, Tim went to the store with his mom to buy some oranges. But when they got there, there were no oranges available. + +Tim was very sad. He asked his mom, "Mom, can I have an orange, please?" His mom said, "I'm sorry, Tim. There are no oranges here today. We will try again tomorrow." + +The next day, Tim and his mom went back to the store. This time, they received a big bag of oranges. Tim was so happy! He said, "Thank you, Mom! I can't wait to eat my oranges." And they went home, and Tim ate oranges all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a big hurricane. The hurricane was very strong and it could destroy things. People in the town were scared of the hurricane. They wanted to be safe and not let the hurricane destroy their homes. + +One day, a smart man had an idea. He thought, "I can make the town safe from the hurricane." He worked hard to make a big wall around the town. The wall was very strong and could stop the hurricane from destroying the town. + +The man built the wall and the people were happy. The hurricane came and tried to destroy the town, but the wall was too strong. The hurricane could not get through the wall. The town was safe and the man was successful. The people were not scared anymore and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a dog named Spot. One day, Lucy was eating her food. Spot jumped up and took a big bite of Lucy's food. Lucy was very sad. + +"Spot, that was terrible!" said Lucy. "You should not eat my food." Spot looked at Lucy with sad eyes. He knew he did something wrong. + +Lucy thought about it and said, "I forgive you, Spot. We all make mistakes." Spot wagged his tail and licked Lucy's face. They played together and were happy again. + +The moral of the story is to forgive others when they make mistakes. +One day, a little boy named Tim was eager to play with his friends. He put on his shoes and went outside. Tim saw his friends standing near a big tree. + +Tim asked his friends, "What are you doing?" His friends said, "We are trying to find the truth about the hidden toy in the park." Tim was excited and wanted to help. + +They all looked around and found a small box under a bush. Tim opened the box and found the toy. The friends were happy and played with the toy all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max loved to protect his family. He would bark and play all day. Max was never boring. + +One day, Max met a funny cat named Tom. Tom liked to tell jokes. Max and Tom became good friends. They would play and laugh together. + +Tom told a joke to Max. Max laughed so much that he forgot to protect his family. But it was okay because they were safe. Max and Tom had a fun day, and they were never boring. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a long rope in his backyard. He wanted to play with it, so he tried to pull it. But the rope was stuck. He pulled and pulled, but it would not move. Tim was very persistent. + +A little girl named Sally saw Tim trying to pull the rope. She asked, "What are you doing?" Tim said, "I want to play with this rope, but it won't move!" Sally decided to help Tim, and they both pulled the rope together. + +They pulled and pulled, but the rope still did not move. Finally, Tim said, "Let's quit. The rope is too stuck." But Sally did not want to quit. She was very persistent. She said, "No, we can do it!" They tried one more time, and the rope came loose! They played with the rope all day, happy that they did not quit. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had an attractive toy train. The train had many colors and would move on a rail. Tim loved to play with his train every day. + +One day, Tim's friend, Sam, came to play. Sam saw the train and said, "Wow, that's a nice train! Can I play with it too?" Tim thought for a moment, then said, "Yes, we can play together." They played with the train on the rail, and they had a lot of fun. + +Later, Tim's mom gave both boys a snack. Tim received an apple, and Sam received a banana. They shared their snacks with each other. They learned that sharing is good and makes everyone happy. They played together all day and became best friends. The moral of the story is that sharing makes everyone happy. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. But sometimes they fight over the toys. One day, they both want to play with the same truck. + +"Give me the truck!" Anna says. She pulls the truck from Ben's hand. + +"No, it's mine!" Ben says. He pushes Anna's shoulder. Anna falls on the floor and cries. + +"Stop it, you two!" Mom says. She comes into the room and sees the mess. "Why are you fighting? You have so many toys to share." + +"But I want the truck!" Anna says. + +"But I want the truck!" Ben says. + +Mom sighs. She picks up the truck and puts it on the shelf. "No one gets the truck today. You need to learn to play nicely. Now, you can spend some time in the quiet corner and think about what you did." + +Anna and Ben are sad. They don't like the quiet corner. They sit on the floor and look at each other. They feel sorry for making Mom angry and hurting each other. + +"Sorry, Anna," Ben says. + +"Sorry, Ben," Anna says. + +They hug and smile. They decide to play with other toys and share them. Mom sees them and smiles too. She is happy that they are friends again. She gives them a hug and a kiss. She lets them play with the truck again. They say thank you and promise to be good. They have fun playing with the truck together. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play together. Sara's birthday is soon. Tom wants to give Sara a gift. He thinks hard. He wants to give Sara an original gift. A gift that no one else has. + +He plans to make a gift for Sara. He finds some paper, some crayons, some glue and some scissors. He draws a picture of Sara and him. He cuts out the picture. He glues it on a big card. He writes "Happy Birthday Sara" on the card. He is happy. He thinks Sara will love his gift. + +He goes to Sara's house. He knocks on the door. Sara opens the door. She smiles. She sees Tom's gift. She says "Thank you Tom". She takes the gift. She opens it. She looks at the card. She frowns. She says "What is this? This is not a gift. This is a silly picture. I don't like it. It is ugly. You are a bad friend. Go away!" + +Tom is sad. He feels hurt. He says "But Sara, I made this gift for you. I wanted to give you something original. I thought you would like it. I am sorry." He turns around. He walks away. He cries. + +Sara is mean. She does not appreciate Tom's gift. She does not care about Tom's feelings. She loses a good friend. She is sorry later. But it is too late. Tom does not want to play with her anymore. + +The moral of the story is: Be kind to your friends. Be grateful for their gifts. Do not judge by appearances. Original gifts are special. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play in the park. They had a lot of fun on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. But they also liked to explore the bushes, the rocks and the pond. They often found interesting things, like bugs, feathers and shiny stones. + +One day, they saw a big sign near the pond. It said: "No fishing. No swimming. No feeding the ducks. This is the law." Lily and Ben did not know what the sign meant. They thought it was a silly sign. They wanted to fish, swim and feed the ducks. They thought it would be exciting. + +They sneaked past the sign and went to the pond. They found a stick and a string and made a fishing rod. They threw it in the water and waited for a fish to bite. They did not catch any fish, but they had fun pretending. They also took off their shoes and socks and dipped their feet in the water. It felt cool and ticklish. They saw some ducks swimming by and threw them some bread crumbs. The ducks came closer and quacked happily. + +They were having a great time, until they heard a loud voice. It was the park ranger. He was angry. He said: "Hey, you two! What are you doing? Can't you read the sign? You are breaking the law! You are not allowed to fish, swim or feed the ducks here. You are making the pond dirty and disturbing the wildlife. You have to leave now, or I will call your parents!" + +Lily and Ben were scared. They quickly grabbed their fishing rod, their shoes and socks and ran away. They did not want to get in trouble. They felt sorry for the ducks, but they also felt sorry for themselves. They did not understand why the park ranger was so mean. They thought he was ruining their fun. They wished they could play in the pond again. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with blocks. They try to build a big tower with the blocks. But the tower falls down many times. They are sad. + +"Let's try again," Lily says. "We can do it." + +"OK," Tom says. "But how?" + +Lily has an idea. She looks at the picture on the box of blocks. The picture shows a big tower. She points at the picture and says, "Look, Tom. We can copy the picture. We can repeat the same blocks and colors. Then our tower will be like the picture." + +Tom nods. He thinks Lily's idea is interesting. He likes to copy things. He and Lily start to repeat the picture with their blocks. They are careful and patient. They put the blocks on top of each other. They match the colors and shapes. + +Soon, they finish their tower. It is big and beautiful. It does not fall down. They are happy. They have success. + +"Wow, Lily, we did it!" Tom says. "Our tower is amazing!" + +"Yes, Tom, we did it!" Lily says. "We are good builders!" + +They hug and smile. They are proud of their tower. They repeat, "We did it! We did it!" They have fun. +Anna was very tired. She had played all day with her toys and her dog. She had run and jumped and laughed. But now it was time to rest. She needed to sleep and have good dreams. + +But Anna did not want to rest. She wanted to play more. She said no to her mom and dad. She cried and kicked and screamed. She was very bad. She made her mom and dad sad and angry. + +Her mom and dad took her to her room. They said she had to rest. They said they loved her, but she had to calm down. They gave her a hug and a kiss and left her alone. They closed the door. + +Anna was still mad. She threw her toys and her pillow. She made a big mess. She did not rest. She did not sleep. She did not have good dreams. + +She heard a noise. It was her dog. He came to her room. He saw the mess. He saw Anna. He licked her face. He wagged his tail. He wanted to play. + +Anna smiled. She forgot why she was mad. She hugged her dog. She said sorry to her mom and dad. She cleaned up the mess. She was good. She was ready to rest. She slept and had good dreams. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with blocks and dolls. One day, they see a new boy in the park. He has a big mark on his face. Tom and Lily are curious. + +"Hello, what is your name?" Tom asks the new boy. + +The new boy does not answer. He looks at Tom and Lily, but he does not say anything. + +"Can you hear us?" Lily asks. She waves her hand in front of his face. + +The new boy nods. He points to his ear and shakes his head. He is deaf. He cannot hear. + +Tom and Lily are sorry. They worry that the new boy is lonely. They want to be his friends. + +"Can you play with us?" Tom asks. He shows the new boy his blocks. + +The new boy smiles. He nods. He takes a block and puts it on top of Tom's tower. + +Lily shows the new boy her doll. She makes the doll wave at him. + +The new boy waves back. He takes the doll and hugs it. + +Tom and Lily are happy. They have a new friend. They do not care about the mark on his face. They play with him and teach him some signs. The new boy learns fast. He is smart. + +They have fun in the park. They do not worry anymore. +Anna likes to help her mom in the kitchen. She likes to mix food in a big bowl. Mom says mixing is fun and makes good food. Anna wants to make good food for her dad and her brother. + +One day, mom is busy and tells Anna to play with her toys. But Anna wants to mix food. She sees a big bowl on the table. She thinks it is for mixing. She does not know it is for salad. She puts in some food she finds in the fridge. She puts in cheese, eggs, milk, ketchup, and bananas. She mixes them all together. She thinks it looks good. + +She takes the bowl to the living room. She sees her dad and her brother watching TV. She says, "Look, I made food for you. It is good. Try it." She gives them each a spoon. They take a bite. They make bad faces. They spit out the food. They say, "Yuck, this is bad food. What did you put in it?" Anna feels sad. She says, "I mixed cheese, eggs, milk, ketchup, and bananas. I wanted to make good food." + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the living room. She sees the mess and the bad food. She says, "Oh, Anna, what did you do? This is not for mixing. This is for salad. You mixed bad food. You should not mix food without me. You could get sick or make others sick. I'm sorry, dad and brother. I'll make you some good food." + +Anna says, "I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry, dad and brother. I did not know. I wanted to help. I wanted to mix food. I like to mix food." Mom hugs Anna and says, "I know, sweetie. I love that you want to help. But you have to ask me first. Mixing food is not always fun. Sometimes it is bad. You have to learn what food goes together and what food does not. Maybe next time we can mix food together. OK?" Anna nods and says, "OK, mom. I love you. I love dad and brother. I'm sorry for the bad food." Dad and brother hug Anna and say, "We love you too, Anna. It's OK. We know you tried. But please don't mix food like that again. It was very bad." Anna smiles and says, "OK, I won't. I'll wait for mom. I'll play with my toys. I'll be a good girl." They all laugh and clean up the mess. Mom makes some good food for them. They eat and enjoy. Anna is happy. She learned a lesson. She still likes to mix food, but only with mom. +Lily and Tom were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two buttons for eyes. + +"Look, our snowman is so nice!" Lily said. + +"Yes, he is. Do you want to taste the snow?" Tom asked. + +Lily nodded. She picked up some snow and put it in her mouth. It was cold and wet and white. + +"Mmm, it tastes good!" she said. + +Tom did the same. He liked the snow too. + +But then they heard a loud bark. A big dog was running towards them. He looked angry and dangerous. + +"Run, Lily, run!" Tom shouted. + +They ran away from the dog. The dog chased them. He wanted to bite them. + +"Help, help!" Lily and Tom cried. + +Their mom heard them. She came out of the house. She saw the dog. She yelled at him. + +"Go away, bad dog! Leave my children alone!" + +The dog stopped. He was scared of mom. He ran away. + +Mom hugged Lily and Tom. She was glad they were safe. + +"Are you okay, my loves?" she asked. + +"Yes, mom, we are okay. But the dog was scary!" Lily said. + +"I know, he was. He was a dangerous dog. You should not play near him. He might hurt you," mom said. + +"Okay, mom, we won't. We will play with our snowman. He is nice and friendly," Tom said. + +Mom smiled. She gave them a kiss. + +"Good. But don't eat too much snow. It might make you sick. Come inside soon. I have some hot chocolate for you. It tastes better than snow," she said. + +Lily and Tom nodded. They thanked mom. They played with their snowman for a little while longer. Then they went inside. They drank the hot chocolate. It was warm and sweet and brown. + +They liked the hot chocolate. They liked their mom. They liked their snowman. They did not like the dog. He was a dangerous dog. They stayed away from him. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys and make noise. One day, they go to the zoo with their moms. They see many animals, like lions, monkeys, and birds. + +They come to a big cage with a sign that says "elephant". They look inside and see a big gray animal with a long nose and big ears. It is eating hay and making loud sounds. + +"Wow, look at the elephant!" Tom says. "It is so big and strong!" + +"Yes, and it has a funny nose!" Mia says. "Can it blow air with it?" + +They watch the elephant for a while. Then they see a man with a hose and a bucket. He is wearing a green shirt that says "zoo keeper". He walks into the cage and starts to spray water on the elephant. + +"What is he doing?" Tom asks. + +"He is cleaning the elephant," Mia says. "He is making it wet and shiny." + +The elephant does not like the water. It shakes its head and flaps its ears. It tries to move away from the man. It is frustrated. + +"Stop it, stop it!" the elephant says with its nose. "I do not want to be clean! I like to be dirty!" + +The man does not listen. He keeps spraying water on the elephant. He says, "You have to be clean, elephant. You are in a cell. You cannot be dirty in a cell. It is bad for you and the other animals." + +The elephant is angry. It stomps its feet and swings its nose. It knocks over the bucket and the hose. It splashes water on the man and the cage. It makes a big mess. + +"Hey, hey, stop it, elephant!" the man says. "You are making more work for me! You are a naughty elephant!" + +Tom and Mia laugh. They think the elephant is funny. They clap their hands and cheer for the elephant. + +"Go, elephant, go!" they say. "You are smart and brave! You do not like the cell! You want to be free!" + +The moms see what is happening. They are worried. They take Tom and Mia away from the cage. They say, "Come on, kids, let's go. The elephant is not happy. The man is not happy. We have to go to another place." + +Tom and Mia are sad. They like the elephant. They wave goodbye to the elephant. They hope the elephant will be happy someday. They hope the man will be nice to the elephant. They hope the elephant will find a friend. +Lily loved her doll, Anna. She played with her every day. She gave her hugs and kisses, and dressed her in pretty clothes. Anna was Lily's best friend. + +One day, Lily's mom came home with a big box. She said, "Lily, I have a surprise for you. Look what's inside the box." Lily opened the box and saw a new doll. She had long hair, shiny shoes, and a fancy dress. She looked perfect. + +"Wow, she's so pretty!" Lily said. "What's her name?" + +"Her name is Bella," mom said. "She can talk and sing and dance. She's very smart and fun. Do you like her?" + +Lily nodded. She took Bella out of the box and pressed a button. Bella said, "Hello, Lily. I'm your new friend. Let's play together." + +Lily smiled. She liked Bella. She was very nice. But she also looked at Anna. Anna was quiet and still. She had a tear in her dress and a stain on her face. She looked old and sad. + +Lily felt sorry for Anna. She loved Anna. She didn't want to replace her. She said, "Mom, can I keep Anna too? She's my life. I don't want to hurt her." + +Mom hugged Lily. She said, "Of course, you can keep Anna. You don't have to replace her. You can have both dolls. They can be your life. You can love them both." + +Lily was happy. She thanked mom. She gave Anna and Bella a hug. She said, "Anna, this is Bella. Bella, this is Anna. You are both my friends. You are both perfect." +Sam and Ben were brothers. They liked to play with their toy cars and trucks. One day, they found a big box in the garage. It had many parts and tools inside. They wanted to make something with the box. + +"Let's attach these wheels to the box," Sam said. "Then we can have a car." + +"OK," Ben said. "But we need a steering wheel too. And a horn. And a seat." + +They worked hard to attach the parts to the box. They used screws and nails and tape. They made a car that looked funny but worked. They were very proud of their car. + +They decided to take their car for a ride. They pushed it out of the garage and onto the street. It was early in the morning and the sun was rising. The sky was pink and orange and yellow. It was very beautiful. + +"Look at the sunrise, Ben," Sam said. "It's so pretty." + +"Yes, it is," Ben said. "But look out, Sam. There's a dead bird on the road." + +Sam saw the dead bird. It was lying on the side of the road. It had feathers and a beak and claws. But it was not moving or breathing. It was dead. + +"Who killed the bird, Sam?" Ben asked. "Was it a cat? Or a car? Or a hawk?" + +"I don't know, Ben," Sam said. "But it's sad. The bird can't fly or sing anymore. It can't see the sunrise." + +They stopped their car and got out. They went to the dead bird and looked at it. They felt sorry for the bird. They wanted to do something for it. + +"Let's bury the bird, Sam," Ben said. "Then it can rest in peace." + +"OK," Sam said. "But we need a shovel. And a place to dig." + +They looked around and saw a garden nearby. It had flowers and plants and a fence. They thought it was a good place to bury the bird. They went to the garden and found a shovel. They dug a hole and put the bird in it. They covered it with dirt and said a prayer. + +"Goodbye, bird," Sam said. "We hope you are happy in heaven." + +"Goodbye, bird," Ben said. "We hope you see the sunrise again." + +They left the garden and went back to their car. They continued their ride and enjoyed the morning. They were happy to have each other and their car. They were happy to see the sunrise. But they also remembered the dead bird and felt a little sad. They learned something that day. They learned that life is precious and fragile. They learned to be kind and respectful to all living things. They learned to appreciate the beauty of the world. +Lily and Tom were going to visit Grandma. They had to pack their bags with clothes and toys. Lily liked to pack her lemon doll. She always hugged it when she was sleepy. + +"Can I pack my lemon doll, Mommy?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, sweetie. But don't forget your toothbrush and pajamas," Mommy said. + +Tom was packing his car and train. He liked to play with them and make noises. He also packed his flashlight. He was not afraid of the dark, but he liked to see things at night. + +"Can I pack my flashlight, Daddy?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, buddy. But don't forget your socks and sweater," Daddy said. + +Lily and Tom finished packing their bags. They were ready to go to Grandma's house. They said goodbye to their cat and dog. They put their bags in the car. They buckled their seat belts. They waved to Mommy and Daddy. + +"Have fun, kids. We love you," Mommy and Daddy said. + +"Bye, Mommy. Bye, Daddy. We love you too," Lily and Tom said. + +They drove away with Grandma. They were happy and excited. They looked forward to eating cookies and reading stories with Grandma. They also wondered if Grandma had a lemon tree in her garden. +Sara liked to play with her dolls and have tea parties with them. She had a small table and some cups and plates that were fragile. She was careful not to break them, because they were pretty and her mom gave them to her. + +One day, she invited her friend Lily to join her tea party. Lily came with her teddy bear and sat down at the table. Sara poured some water into the cups and pretended it was tea. She gave one cup to Lily and one to her teddy bear. + +"Thank you, Sara. This is a nice tea party," Lily said. + +"You're welcome, Lily. Do you like the tea?" Sara asked. + +"Yes, it's very good. But I think my teddy bear is thirsty too. Can you give him some more tea, please?" Lily said. + +Sara nodded and reached for the teapot. But she was not careful enough and knocked over one of the cups. The cup fell on the floor and broke into pieces. Sara gasped and felt sad. + +"Oh no, I broke the cup! It was fragile! Mom will be mad at me!" Sara cried. + +Lily saw that Sara was upset and tried to comfort her. She hugged her and said, "It's okay, Sara. It was an accident. Don't cry. Maybe we can fix the cup. Or maybe your mom has another cup. Or maybe we can call her and tell her what happened. Maybe she won't be mad at you. She loves you, Sara." + +Sara sniffed and looked at Lily. She felt a little better. She said, "Thank you, Lily. You're a good friend. Maybe you're right. Maybe we can call mom and tell her. Will you help me?" + +Lily nodded and smiled. She said, "Of course, Sara. I'll help you. Come on, let's go find the phone and call your mom. Maybe she can come and join our tea party too." +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with their stuff. They have cars, balls, dolls and books. They share their stuff and have fun. + +One day, they go to the park with their moms. They bring some of their stuff to play with. They see a big slide and want to try it. They leave their stuff on a bench and run to the slide. + +They slide down many times and laugh. They forget about their stuff. A bad boy sees their stuff and takes it. He puts it in his bag and runs away. + +Tim and Sam go back to the bench and look for their stuff. They cannot find it. They are sad and scared. They cry and call their moms. + +"Mom, mom, we lost our stuff!" Tim says. + +"Mom, mom, a bad boy took our stuff!" Sam says. + +Their moms hug them and try to calm them down. They look around and see the bad boy with the bag. They run after him and catch him. They make him give back their stuff. + +"Sorry, sorry, I was stupid. I wanted your stuff." The bad boy says. + +Tim and Sam are happy to get their stuff back. They say thank you to their moms. They learn a lesson. They do not leave their stuff alone. They keep their stuff safe. They are good friends. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in their big bedroom. They had many toys and books, but their favorite thing was the wardrobe. The wardrobe was old and brown, and had many clothes inside. Sometimes, Lily and Ben would pretend to be different people and wear the clothes. They would be pirates, or princesses, or astronauts. + +One day, Lily and Ben decided to play a new game. They wanted to see what was behind the wardrobe. They moved the clothes aside and saw a small door. They opened the door and saw a dark tunnel. + +"Wow, look at this!" Lily said. "Let's go inside and see where it leads." + +"Are you sure?" Ben asked. "It looks scary." + +"Don't be afraid, Ben. I'm your sister, and I'm reliable. I will take care of you. Come on, follow me!" Lily said, and took Ben's hand. + +They walked into the tunnel, holding a flashlight. They saw many strange things, like spiders, and bones, and paintings. They heard noises, like whispers, and growls, and music. They felt curious, and excited, and a little scared. + +They walked for a long time, until they saw a bright light at the end of the tunnel. They ran towards it, and came out of the door. They gasped, and smiled, and laughed. They were in a beautiful garden, full of flowers, and trees, and animals. They saw a castle, and a river, and a rainbow. + +"Wow, this is amazing!" Ben said. "Where are we?" + +"I don't know, but it's wonderful!" Lily said. "Let's explore and have fun!" + +They ran into the garden, and played with the animals, and picked the flowers. They forgot about the wardrobe, and the tunnel, and their bedroom. They were happy, and free, and adventurous. +Ben and Lily were friends who liked to play with toys. One day, they found a big box in the garage. They were curious about what was inside. They opened the box and saw many different things: a ball, a doll, a car, a book, and more. + +"Wow, look at all these toys!" Ben said. "Let's play with them!" + +"OK, but I want the doll!" Lily said. + +"No, I want the doll!" Ben said. + +They both reached for the doll and pulled it hard. They started to fight over the doll. They yelled and pushed and pulled. The doll ripped in half and they both fell down. + +They looked at the doll and felt sad. They had broken it. They also felt sorry. They had hurt each other. + +They looked at each other and said, "I'm sorry, I was wrong. You can have the doll." + +"No, I'm sorry, I was wrong. You can have the doll." + +They hugged and said, "Let's share the doll. And the other toys too. Sharing is better than fighting." + +They smiled and played with the toys together. They had fun and learned a lesson. Fighting is bad. Sharing is good. Friends are important. +Sara and Ben love to go to the farm with their mom and dad. They like to see the cows, the pigs, the chickens and the horses. They also like to pick apples and corn from the trees and the plants. But their favorite thing is to look for pumpkins in the big field. + +One day, they find a very big pumpkin that is orange and round. Sara and Ben want to take it home and make a pie with their mom. They try to lift it, but it is too heavy. They ask their dad to help them, but he says no. + +"That pumpkin belongs to the farmer," he says. "He is very rich and he does not like to share. He will be angry if we take his pumpkin. He might even chase us with his dog. We have to leave it here and find another one." + +Sara and Ben are sad. They like the big pumpkin. They do not understand why the farmer is so mean. They think he has enough pumpkins and he can share one with them. They do not want to leave it. + +They wait until their dad is busy talking to the mom. Then they sneak back to the field and try to roll the pumpkin away. They think they are very clever and no one will see them. + +But they are wrong. The farmer sees them from his house. He is very angry. He runs out with his dog and yells at them. He warns them to stay away from his pumpkins. He says they are thieves and he will call the police. He scares Sara and Ben very much. + +Sara and Ben drop the pumpkin and run back to their mom and dad. They are crying and shaking. They tell them what happened. Their mom and dad are sorry and hug them. They say they should have listened to their dad and not touched the farmer's pumpkin. They say they will find another farm that is nicer and has more pumpkins to share. They say they love them and they are not thieves. + +Sara and Ben feel better. They say they are sorry and they will not do it again. They learn their lesson. They do not like the rich farmer and his dog. They like the nice farms and the friendly animals. They hope to find a smaller pumpkin that is just as good. They still want to make a pie with their mom. +Ben and Lily were playing with marbles on the floor. They had many marbles of different colors and sizes. They liked to roll them and make them hit each other. + +"Look, I have a big red marble. It is the best marble ever. It can beat all your marbles," Ben said, holding his marble in his hand. + +"No, it is not. My blue marble is better. It is shiny and smooth. It can roll faster than your marble," Lily said, showing her marble to Ben. + +They decided to have a contest to see whose marble was better. They drew a line on the floor with a crayon. They put their marbles on the line and pushed them with their fingers. They watched as the marbles rolled across the floor. + +Ben's marble was bigger and heavier. It rolled slowly but steadily. Lily's marble was smaller and lighter. It rolled quickly but wobbled. The marbles were getting closer and closer to each other. + +"Come on, red marble. You can do it. You can win," Ben cheered. + +"Go, go, go, blue marble. You are the best. You can win," Lily cheered. + +The marbles collided with a loud clack. They bounced off each other and rolled in different directions. Ben and Lily ran to see where their marbles ended up. + +Ben's marble stopped near the wall. It had a small chip on its surface. Ben was sad. He picked up his marble and looked at it. + +Lily's marble stopped near the door. It had a big crack on its surface. Lily was sad. She picked up her marble and looked at it. + +They looked at each other and saw their sad faces. They felt sorry for each other and for their marbles. + +"Sorry, Ben. Your marble is chipped. It is still a good marble," Lily said. + +"Sorry, Lily. Your marble is cracked. It is still a good marble," Ben said. + +They hugged each other and smiled. They decided to share their marbles and play together. They were happy. + +They sat on the floor and played with their marbles. They did not care which marble was better. They just had fun. They were successful. +Lily and Ben were playing in the sand. They had a big bucket and a small bucket. They filled the big bucket with sand and turned it over. They made a big hill. + +"Look, Lily, we made a big hill!" Ben said. + +"It is amazing!" Lily said. "Let's make more hills!" + +They filled the small bucket with sand and turned it over. They made a small hill next to the big hill. + +"Look, Ben, we made a small hill!" Lily said. + +"It is amazing!" Ben said. "Let's make more hills!" + +They filled the big bucket and the small bucket again and again. They made many hills of different sizes. They were having fun. + +But then, a big dog came running. The dog saw the hills and wanted to play. The dog jumped on the hills and knocked them down. The sand flew everywhere. + +"Stop, dog, stop!" Lily and Ben shouted. "You are ruining our hills!" + +The dog did not stop. The dog barked and wagged its tail. The dog thought it was a game. + +Lily and Ben were sad. They worked hard to make the hills. They did not like the dog. + +They ran to their mom and dad. They told them what happened. + +"Mom, dad, a big dog ruined our hills!" Lily and Ben said. + +"Oh, no, that's not nice!" Mom and dad said. "We are sorry, Lily and Ben. Do you want to make new hills?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They still wanted to play in the sand. + +Mom and dad gave them a hug. They took them back to the sand. They helped them make new hills. They made bigger and better hills. + +"Look, mom, dad, we made new hills!" Lily and Ben said. + +"They are amazing!" Mom and dad said. "You are amazing!" + +Lily and Ben smiled. They were happy. They liked their new hills. They hoped the dog would not come back. +Sara liked to write with her crayons. She wrote her name, and the names of her toys, and the things she saw outside. She wrote on paper, and on the wall, and on her bed. She was very proud of her writing. + +One day, her friend Will came to play. He saw Sara's writing on the wall and said, "Wow, Sara, you can write so well! I wish I could write like you. I only know how to draw circles and lines." + +Sara smiled and said, "Thank you, Will. You can write like me, too. I can teach you. Do you want to learn?" + +Will nodded and said, "Yes, please. That would be fun." + +Sara gave him a crayon and a paper. She showed him how to write the letters of his name. She said, "This is W. It looks like two Vs. This is I. It looks like a stick. This is L. It looks like a hook. And this is another L. It looks like another hook." + +Will tried to copy Sara's writing. He made a W, and an I, and a L, and another L. He was very happy. He said, "Look, Sara, I did it! I wrote my name!" + +Sara clapped and said, "Good job, Will! You are a great writer. I am very happy for you." + +They hugged and continued to write and draw together. They were very good friends. They did not feel envious of each other. They felt proud and happy. +Mia and Ben were playing in the park when it started to rain. They ran to a big tree and hid under its leaves. They saw a lady walking by with a big umbrella. The umbrella had many colors and shapes on it. Mia and Ben liked the umbrella very much. + +"Look, Ben, look!" Mia said. "The umbrella is so pretty! It has a star, a heart, a flower, and a moon!" + +Ben nodded. He saw something else on the umbrella. It was a small, furry animal. It had long ears, a fluffy tail, and a pink nose. It was a bunny. Ben liked bunnies very much. + +"Look, Mia, look!" Ben said. "The umbrella has a bunny too! It is so cute! It has a carrot in its mouth!" + +Mia smiled. She saw the bunny too. She wanted to touch it and hug it. She liked bunnies very much too. + +The lady with the umbrella saw Mia and Ben under the tree. She smiled at them. She walked over to them and said hello. + +"Hello, little ones," she said. "Do you like my umbrella?" + +Mia and Ben nodded. They stared at the umbrella and the bunny. They wanted to say something, but they were shy. + +The lady saw that they were wet from the rain. She felt sorry for them. She opened her umbrella wider and said, "Do you want to share my umbrella with me? You can come under it and stay dry. You can also pet my bunny. His name is Fluffy." + +Mia and Ben looked at each other. They liked the lady and her umbrella and her bunny. They nodded again. They said thank you and walked over to her. They went under the umbrella and petted Fluffy. Fluffy licked their hands and made them giggle. + +The lady, Mia, Ben, and Fluffy walked together to the park exit. They were happy and warm under the umbrella. They liked each other very much. They became friends. +Lila and Ben were friends. They liked to play with toys and draw pictures. One day, they wanted to buy a new toy. They had some money in their piggy banks. + +"Let's go to the store and see what they have," Lila said. + +"OK, but we have to be careful. The store is far and there are cars and people," Ben said. + +They put on their coats and shoes and took their money. They walked to the store, holding hands. They saw many toys in the store. They liked a big teddy bear and a shiny car. + +"I want the teddy bear," Lila said. + +"I want the car," Ben said. + +They looked at the price tags. The teddy bear and the car were very expensive. They did not have enough money. + +"Maybe we can share one toy," Lila said. + +"No, I want my own toy," Ben said. + +They started to argue. They did not see the store lady coming. She was angry. + +"What are you doing here? You are too little to be in the store alone. And you are making noise and messing up the toys. Go away or I will call your parents," she said. + +She grabbed their money and pushed them out of the store. She locked the door. Lila and Ben were scared and sad. They had no toy and no money. They did not know how to go back home. + +They saw a phone on the street. They thought they could call their parents and ask for help. They picked up the phone and tried to dial. But the phone was broken. It only had a message on the screen. It said: "This phone is humble. It does not work. Please leave it alone." + +Lila and Ben cried. They did not know what to do. They wished they had been nice to each other and to the store lady. They learned a hard lesson. The end. +Lily and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. Lily had a big bowl of dough and Ben had a tray of cookies. They wanted to bake their food in the oven. + +"Let me put my dough in the oven first," Lily said. "It needs more time to cook." + +"No, let me put my cookies in the oven first," Ben said. "They are more tasty and sweet." + +They both tried to open the oven door, but it was locked. They pulled and pushed, but it did not move. + +"Who locked the oven?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe Mom did," Ben said. "She said the oven is hot and we should not touch it." + +They looked around and saw a small key on the counter. It had a zip on it. + +"Maybe this is the key to the oven," Lily said. She grabbed the key and ran to the oven. She tried to put the key in the lock, but it did not fit. + +"It's too big," Lily said. "The lock is too small." + +Ben had an idea. He took the zip and pulled it. The key became smaller and smaller, until it was the right size for the lock. + +"Wow, you did it!" Lily said. She took the key and turned it. The oven door opened. + +They smiled and put their food in the oven. They set the timer and waited for their food to bake. + +They did not know that the key was magic. It could make things bigger or smaller, depending on how you zipped it. They also did not know that Mom was watching them from the living room. She had given them the key as a surprise. She was proud of them for sharing and solving their problem. She decided to join them for a snack when their food was ready. She hoped they would like the key and have fun with it. She also hoped they would be careful with the oven and not burn themselves. She loved them very much. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. One day, they find a big box in the closet. It has a picture of a lovely doll on it. Anna wants the doll very much. She says to Ben, "Let's open the box and see the doll!" + +Ben nods and helps Anna to pull the box out of the closet. They see a pair of scissors on the table. Anna grabs the scissors and tries to cut the tape on the box. But the scissors are very sharp. Anna cuts her finger and cries out, "Ow! Ow! Ow!" + +Ben hears Anna's cry and runs to her. He sees blood on her finger and on the scissors. He is scared and says, "Anna, you are hurt! Let me see your finger!" He takes her hand and wraps a tissue around it. He says, "We need to tell Mommy. She will make it better." + +Anna nods and stops crying. She says, "I'm sorry, Ben. I was too excited to see the doll. I didn't know the scissors were so sharp." She hugs Ben and says, "Thank you for helping me. You are a good brother." + +Ben hugs her back and says, "You are welcome, Anna. You are a good sister. Maybe we can open the box later, when Mommy is here. I'm sure the doll is lovely, but you are more lovely to me." They smile and hold hands as they go to find Mommy. +Lily and Ben liked to play with their dad's phone. They liked to record their voices and listen to them. Sometimes they made funny noises or sang songs. They thought it was very fun. + +One day, they saw a big jar of sugar on the kitchen table. They wanted to taste it. They climbed on a chair and opened the jar. They took a big spoon and put some sugar in their mouths. It was very sweet and yummy. + +They decided to record themselves eating sugar. They turned on the phone and said, "Hello, we are Lily and Ben. We are eating sugar. It is very good. Do you want some?" + +They giggled and ate more sugar. They did not see their mom coming into the kitchen. She saw them and said, "Lily and Ben, what are you doing? You should not eat so much sugar. It is bad for your teeth and your tummy. And you should not play with dad's phone. It is not a toy." + +Lily and Ben looked at their mom. They felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We just wanted to have some fun. We did not mean to be bad. We thought sugar was harmless." + +Mom smiled and said, "I know, my loves. But sugar is not harmless. It can make you sick if you eat too much. And dad's phone is not for playing. It is for work and for talking to people. You can play with your own toys. They are more fun and safe." + +She hugged them and said, "Now, let's go brush your teeth and wash your hands. Then we can have some fruit for a snack. And maybe we can listen to your recording together. I bet it is very funny." +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Tom wants to go on the slide. He runs to the slide and climbs up the ladder. Anna is scared of the slide. She stays on the ground and watches Tom. + +"Come on, Anna!" Tom says. "The slide is fun! You can do it!" + +Anna shakes her head. She does not want to go on the slide. She thinks the slide is too high and too fast. She likes to swing on the swings or play with the ball. + +"Please, Anna!" Tom says. "I will help you! Give me your hand and I will go with you!" + +Anna looks at Tom. He is smiling and holding out his hand. He is a good friend. Anna wants to be brave. She takes a deep breath and walks to the slide. She gives Tom her hand and they go on the slide together. + +"Whee!" Tom and Anna say as they slide down. The slide is fast, but it is also fun. They feel the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They laugh and scream and land on the soft grass. + +"That was awesome!" Tom says. "Do you want to go again?" + +Anna nods. She is not scared of the slide anymore. She likes the slide. She likes to play with Tom. They go on the slide again and again, holding hands and having fun. +Lily and Max like to pretend. They pretend to be pirates, or doctors, or astronauts. They use toys, pillows, and blankets to make their pretend worlds. + +One day, they pretend to be explorers. They look for treasure in the living room. They find a big gray vase on the shelf. Lily says, "Look, Max, a treasure pot! Maybe there are coins or jewels inside!" + +Max says, "Let's open it and see!" He climbs on the couch and reaches for the vase. But the vase is heavy and slippery. Max loses his balance and drops the vase. It falls to the floor and breaks into many pieces. + +Lily and Max are scared. They hear Mom coming. They hide behind the couch. Mom sees the broken vase and says, "Oh no! Who did this? This was Grandma's vase. It was very old and special." + +Lily and Max feel sorry. They come out from behind the couch. They say, "We did it, Mom. We are sorry. We were pretending to be explorers and we wanted to see what was in the vase." + +Mom is angry, but also sad. She says, "I know you like to pretend, but you have to be careful with things that are not yours. The vase was not a toy. It was a memory of Grandma. She gave it to me before she died. I can't fix it or replace it." + +Lily and Max hug Mom. They say, "We are very sorry, Mom. We love you and we love Grandma. We didn't mean to break the vase." + +Mom hugs them back. She says, "I love you too, Lily and Max. I know you didn't mean to break the vase. But you have to learn to respect other people's things. And you have to tell the truth when you make a mistake. Can you do that?" + +Lily and Max nod. They say, "Yes, Mom. We can do that." + +Mom says, "Good. Now, let's clean up this mess. And then we can look at some pictures of Grandma and remember her together." +Tom loves to play football with his friends. He has a big football that is red and white. He can kick it very far and catch it very well. He is smart and knows the rules of the game. + +One day, Tom and his friends go to the park to play football. They find a nice spot with grass and trees. They make two teams and start to play. Tom is on the red team and he is the captain. He tells his friends where to run and how to pass the ball. + +The blue team is also good and they try to stop the red team. They run fast and tackle hard. They want to win the game. They have a big boy who is very strong and can kick the ball very high. + +The game is very fun and exciting. Both teams score many goals and cheer loudly. The score is tied and there is only one minute left. Tom has the ball and he sees a gap in the blue team's defense. He runs towards the goal and gets ready to kick. + +But then, he sees something that makes him stop. A little girl has entered the park and is walking across the field. She does not see the game and the players. She is holding a balloon and a teddy bear. She is smiling and humming a song. + +Tom does not want to hurt the girl or make her cry. He drops the ball and runs to her. He says hello and asks her name. She says her name is Lily and she is three years old. She says she likes his football and asks if she can play. + +Tom smiles and says yes. He picks up the ball and gives it to her. He says she can be on his team and he will teach her how to play. He calls his friends and tells them to stop the game. He says they have a new friend and they can play together. + +The blue team agrees and they all come to meet Lily. They say hello and welcome her. They say she is very cute and brave. They say they do not mind if the game is over. They say they can play again another day. + +Tom and Lily hold hands and enter the circle of friends. They all laugh and talk and play. They have fun and forget about the score. They are happy and kind. They are smart and good. +Ben and Mia are friends who like to play space. They have a big box that they pretend is a rocket. They put on helmets and suits and get ready to fly. + +"Are you prepared, Mia?" Ben asks. He checks the buttons and switches on the box. + +"Yes, I am prepared, Ben," Mia says. She holds a tube that she pretends is oxygen. "We need oxygen to breathe in space." + +They count down from ten to one and then shout, "Blast off!" They shake the box and make noises like a rocket. + +They fly to the moon and land on a big rock. They get out of the box and jump around. They see stars and planets in the sky. + +"Look, Ben, it is so pretty!" Mia says. + +But Ben does not hear her. He is deaf. He can only see her mouth move. He does not know what she says. + +He taps her shoulder and points to his ear. He shakes his head. He signs, "I can't hear. I am deaf." + +Mia nods. She remembers that Ben is deaf. She feels sorry for him. She signs, "I am sorry. I forgot. You are deaf." + +She smiles and hugs him. She signs, "You are my friend. I like to play space with you." + +Ben smiles and hugs her back. He signs, "You are my friend too. I like to play space with you too." + +They hold hands and jump around some more. They have fun on the moon. They do not need words to be friends. They have signs and smiles. +Lila and Max were best friends. They liked to play outside and look at the stars. One night, they saw a big bright light in the sky. It was a comet. It had a long tail and moved very fast. + +"Wow, look at that!" Lila said. "It's so pretty!" + +"I wish I had a telescope to see it better," Max said. "Do you have one, Lila?" + +Lila nodded. She had a telescope that her dad gave her for her birthday. She ran inside and got it. She came back and set it up on the grass. + +"Can I see, can I see?" Max asked. + +"Sure, you can see," Lila said. "But you have to be careful. It's my special telescope. Don't break it or lose it, okay?" + +"Okay, okay," Max said. He looked through the telescope and saw the comet up close. It was amazing. He smiled and said, "Thank you, Lila. You are very nice to lend me your telescope." + +Lila smiled too. She was happy to share with her friend. They took turns looking at the comet until it disappeared behind the trees. Then they hugged and said good night. They went to bed feeling peaceful and happy. They dreamed of comets and stars and friendship. +Lila wanted to be independent. She did not like it when Mom helped her with her clothes. She wanted to choose her own clothes and put them on by herself. + +One day, she found a pair of scissors in the drawer. She had an idea. She could cut her clothes and make them look different. She could make them more fun and more pretty. + +She took some of her clothes and started to cut them. She cut off the sleeves, the buttons, the pockets, and the hems. She made holes and fringes and patterns. She was very happy with her work. + +She put on her cut clothes and went to show Mom. "Look, Mom, I made my clothes!" she said proudly. + +Mom was shocked. She saw Lila's clothes and gasped. "Lila, what did you do? You ruined your clothes! You can't cut your clothes like that! That's very naughty and very dangerous!" + +Lila felt sad and confused. She did not understand why Mom was angry. She thought she was being independent and creative. She did not mean to be naughty or dangerous. She just wanted to make her clothes more fun and more pretty. + +She started to cry. "I'm sorry, Mom, I didn't know. I just wanted to be independent. Please don't be mad at me." + +Mom hugged Lila and tried to calm her down. "I'm not mad at you, Lila, I'm just worried. You can't cut your clothes because they are not yours to cut. They belong to us and we need them to keep you warm and clean. And you can't use scissors without asking me because they are very sharp and they can hurt you. You have to be careful and listen to me. Do you understand?" + +Lila nodded and sniffed. "I understand, Mom. I won't cut my clothes or use scissors without asking you. I'm sorry I made you worried." + +Mom smiled and kissed Lila. "It's okay, Lila. I love you and I'm proud of you for wanting to be independent. But you have to learn how to be independent in a good way. You can choose your own clothes from the ones we have, and you can put them on by yourself, but you can't change them or damage them. And you can always ask me for help if you need it. Do you want to do that?" + +Lila smiled and nodded. "Yes, Mom, I want to do that. Thank you for helping me. I love you too." + +Mom and Lila went to the closet and picked out some new clothes for Lila. They were not cut or ruined, but they were still fun and pretty. Lila felt happy and independent. She put on her new clothes and hugged Mom. "Look, Mom, I made my clothes!" she said happily. +Sara and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to build towers and bridges with the blocks and cars. They were having fun and laughing. + +Suddenly, they felt the floor shake. The blocks and cars fell down and made a loud noise. The pictures on the wall moved and some fell too. Sara and Tom were scared. They did not know what was happening. + +They ran to their mom, who was in the kitchen. She hugged them and said, "Don't worry, my loves. It's an earthquake. It means the earth is moving a little bit. It will stop soon. We are safe here." + +Sara and Tom felt better when they heard their mom's voice. They hugged her back and asked, "Why does the earth move, mom?" + +Mom said, "The earth is made of big pieces that fit together like a puzzle. Sometimes, the pieces move a little bit and make the earth shake. It's not very often, and it's not very bad. But it can make people and things sad. Some people and things can get hurt or broken by the earthquake. We have to be careful and help them if we can." + +Sara and Tom felt sad for the people and things that got hurt or broken by the earthquake. They said, "We want to help, mom. What can we do?" + +Mom said, "We can pray for them and send them our love. We can also share our toys and food with them if they need them. We can be kind and gentle with them. We can be thankful for what we have and for each other. We can be brave and strong, like the earth." + +Sara and Tom nodded and smiled. They said, "We love you, mom. We love the earth. We love everyone." + +Mom said, "I love you too, my loves. You are my sunshine. You make me happy." +Sara and Ben are playing in their room. They have a big sheet that they use to make a tent. They put the sheet over their bed and use chairs and books to hold it up. They crawl inside the tent and pretend they are camping. + +"Look, Ben, I have a flashlight!" Sara says. She turns on the flashlight and makes it shine on the sheet. The sheet glows with different colors. "It's like a rainbow!" + +"Wow, that's cool!" Ben says. He takes the flashlight from Sara and makes it move around. The sheet glows with different shapes. "It's like a zoo!" + +They giggle and play with the flashlight for a long time. They make up stories about the animals and the colors they see. They are having so much fun that they don't hear their mom calling them for dinner. + +"Sara, Ben, time to eat!" Mom says. She opens the door and sees the tent. She smiles and walks over to it. She lifts the sheet and looks inside. "What are you two doing in here?" + +"We are camping, Mom!" Sara and Ben say. They show her the flashlight and the glowing sheet. "See, it's like a rainbow and a zoo!" + +Mom laughs and hugs them. "That's very creative, my little campers. But now you have to come out and eat. You can play with the sheet again after dinner." + +"Okay, Mom," Sara and Ben say. They turn off the flashlight and crawl out of the tent. They follow Mom to the kitchen, holding hands. They are happy and hungry. They still have the sheet in their minds. They can't wait to play with it again. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play outside in the park. One day, they see a big rainbow in the sky. It is very pretty and has many colors. + +"Look, Anna, a rainbow!" Ben says. "Let's go and find it!" + +They run to the rainbow, but it is far away. They see a pond with water and ducks. The water is cold and has mist on it. The mist is like a thin cloud that floats on the water. + +"Can we touch the mist, Ben?" Anna asks. + +"Maybe, but be careful. The water is wet and slippery," Ben says. + +They go near the pond and reach out their hands. They feel the mist on their fingers. It is cool and soft. They giggle and smile. + +"Wow, the mist is nice," Anna says. + +Suddenly, a duck springs out of the water. It is big and has a wide beak. It quacks loudly and flaps its wings. It splashes water and mist on Anna and Ben. + +"Quack, quack, quack!" the duck says. + +"Ah, a duck!" Anna and Ben say. They are surprised and scared. They run away from the pond and the duck. They are wet and cold. + +"Let's go home, Anna," Ben says. + +"OK, Ben," Anna says. + +They hold hands and go home. They tell their mom about the rainbow, the pond, the mist and the duck. Their mom hugs them and gives them warm clothes and cookies. They are happy and cozy. They forget about the rainbow, but they remember the duck. They laugh and say "quack, quack, quack!" +Ben liked to draw letters with his crayons. He knew all the letters from A to Z, and he liked to make words with them. He wanted to be a famous writer when he grew up, like his mom. His mom wrote books for children, and she had many fans who sent her letters. + +One day, Ben found a big letter in the mailbox. It was for his mom, and it had a shiny sticker on it. Ben was curious, so he opened the letter. He saw many words that he did not know, but he recognized one word: prize. He knew that prize meant something good, something that you get for doing something well. + +He ran to his mom, who was in her office, and showed her the letter. "Mom, mom, look! You got a prize!" he said. + +His mom looked at the letter and gasped. She hugged Ben and said, "Thank you, Ben, for bringing me this letter. This is a very special letter. It says that I won a big prize for my books. I am so happy!" + +Ben smiled and said, "Wow, mom, you are so famous! Can I help you write your next book?" + +His mom laughed and said, "Of course, Ben, you can help me. You are my best helper. You can lead me to new ideas with your letters. You are a great writer, too." +Anna likes to keep bugs in a jar. She finds them in the grass and puts them in the jar with some leaves and water. She likes to watch them crawl and fly and make noises. She has a big jar with a smooth lid that has holes in it. + +One day, she finds a shiny bug with wings. It is green and blue and has spots on it. She thinks it is very pretty and wants to keep it in her jar. She runs to get her jar and lid and comes back to the grass. She sees the shiny bug on a flower and tries to catch it. + +"Got you!" she says as she puts the bug in the jar. She screws the lid on and holds the jar up to her eyes. She smiles and says, "You are my new friend. I will call you Sparky." + +But the bug does not look happy. It flaps its wings and tries to get out of the jar. It makes a loud buzzing sound that hurts Anna's ears. It does not want to be in the jar. It wants to be free. + +"Please let me go," the bug says in a small voice. "I don't like the jar. I can't breathe. I miss my home and my family. Please let me go." + +Anna is surprised. She did not know that bugs can talk. She feels sorry for the bug. She does not want to make it sad. She thinks for a moment and then says, "OK, I will let you go. But can you be my friend?" + +The bug nods and says, "Yes, I can be your friend. But I can't stay in the jar. I need to fly and see the world. Maybe you can come with me and see the world too." + +Anna agrees and opens the lid. The bug flies out of the jar and lands on Anna's hand. It says, "Thank you for being kind. You are a good friend. Come on, let's go and have some fun." + +Anna puts the jar and lid down and follows the bug. They fly and run and play in the grass and the flowers. They see many other bugs and animals and plants. They have a lot of fun and learn new things. They are happy and free. +Anna and Ben like to play with blocks. They build a big tower with red, blue and yellow blocks. They are very proud of their tower. It is very tall and smooth. + +"Look at our tower!" Anna says to Ben. "It is the best tower ever!" + +"Yes, it is!" Ben says. "But we have to be careful. Do not push it or it will fall down." + +They play with their tower for a long time. They pretend it is a castle, a rocket and a bridge. They have a lot of fun. + +But then it is time to go home. Their mom calls them from the door. + +"Anna, Ben, it is time to go home!" she says. "Come on, hurry up!" + +Anna and Ben do not want to go home. They want to play more with their tower. + +"Can we leave our tower here?" Anna asks. "We want to play with it tomorrow." + +"No, you cannot," their mom says. "You have to return the blocks to the box. They are not yours. They belong to the school." + +Anna and Ben are sad. They love their tower. They do not want to take it apart. + +"Please, mom, can we keep it?" Ben begs. "Just for one night?" + +"No, you cannot," their mom says. "You have to share the blocks with the other kids. Come on, be nice and return them." + +Anna and Ben sigh. They know their mom is right. They have to share. They slowly take apart their tower. They put the blocks back in the box. They say goodbye to their tower. + +"Bye, tower," Anna says. "You were very fun." + +"Bye, tower," Ben says. "You were very smooth." + +They take the box and follow their mom to the car. They are still sad, but they know they can build another tower tomorrow. Maybe even a bigger and smoother one. +The boy was miserable. He did not like the rain. He wanted to go outside and play with his ball. But his mom said no. She said he would get wet and sick. She said he had to stay inside and read a book. + +The boy did not like the book. It was boring. He had read it many times. He wanted a new book. But his mom said no. She said they had no money to buy a new book. She said he had to be grateful for what he had. + +The boy was not grateful. He was angry. He threw the book on the floor. He yelled at his mom. He said he hated the rain and the book and the house. He said he wanted to go away. + +His mom was sad. She did not yell back. She hugged the boy. She said she loved him. She said she was sorry. She said she hoped the rain would stop soon. She said they could go to the library and borrow a new book. She said they could have some fun. + +The boy felt bad. He did not hate his mom. He loved her too. He said he was sorry. He hugged her back. He said he hoped the rain would stop too. He said he wanted to go to the library and have some fun. He said he was grateful for her. + +The rain did stop. The sun came out. The boy and his mom went to the library. They borrowed a new book. They played with the ball. They had some fun. The boy was not miserable. He was happy. +Sara and Tom are playing with their toys in the living room. Sara has a doll and Tom has a car. They are having fun and making noises. + +"Vroom, vroom, my car is fast!" Tom says. + +"Hello, my doll is pretty!" Sara says. + +They share their toys and pretend to go on adventures. But then, Tom's car hits Sara's doll and makes a loud sound. + +"Oh no, my car is broken!" Tom says. He looks at his car and sees a wheel is missing. + +"Oh no, my doll is hurt!" Sara says. She looks at her doll and sees a tear in her dress. + +They are both sad and stop playing. They look at each other and wonder what to do. + +"Can we fix them?" Sara asks. She has a question in her eyes. + +"I don't know," Tom says. He shakes his head. + +They think for a moment. Then, they have an idea. + +"Maybe we can swap them!" Sara says. She smiles. + +"Maybe we can try!" Tom says. He nods. + +They give each other their toys and see if they can make them better. Sara puts the wheel on the doll's head and makes a hat. Tom wraps the dress around the car and makes a cape. + +"Look, my doll is funny!" Sara says. She laughs. + +"Look, my car is cool!" Tom says. He giggles. + +They are happy and start playing again. They like their new toys and their old ones. They are good friends. +Lily likes to play with her toys. She has many toys: dolls, cars, blocks, books. She puts them in her drawer when she is done. She knows how to open and close the drawer. She likes to keep her toys neat and safe. + +One day, Lily finds a new toy in her drawer. It is a soft bunny. It has long ears, a pink nose, and a fluffy tail. Lily loves the bunny. She hugs it and kisses it. She thinks it is a gift from Mommy or Daddy. + +She takes the bunny to the living room. She shows it to Mommy. Mommy smiles and says, "That's a nice bunny, Lily. Where did you get it?" Lily says, "I found it in my drawer. Is it for me?" Mommy looks surprised and says, "No, Lily. That's not your toy. That's Baby Jack's toy. He got it for his birthday." + +Lily feels sad. She likes the bunny. She does not want to give it back. She says, "But I love the bunny. Can I keep it?" Mommy says, "No, Lily. You have many toys. The bunny belongs to Baby Jack. He needs it more than you. He is still very small. He likes to cuddle with the bunny. It makes him feel warm and happy." + +Lily thinks for a moment. She loves Baby Jack. He is her brother. She wants him to be warm and happy. She says, "OK, Mommy. I will give the bunny back to Baby Jack. But can I play with it sometimes?" Mommy says, "Of course, Lily. You can share the bunny with Baby Jack. He will let you play with it when he is not using it. You are a good sister, Lily. I am proud of you." + +Lily smiles and says, "Thank you, Mommy. I love you." She hugs Mommy and the bunny. Then she goes to Baby Jack's crib. She sees him sleeping. She puts the bunny next to him. She whispers, "Here is your bunny, Baby Jack. I hope you like it. I will play with you later." She kisses him and leaves. She feels happy. She knows she did the right thing. +Tim and Lily liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a magic wand. The wand could make things big or small. They had fun making their dolls, cars, and books big or small. + +One day, they wanted to try something new. They saw a big stadium on TV. It was where people played soccer and cheered. They wanted to see it for real. They asked their mom if they could go. Their mom said no. It was too far and too cold. She said they could watch it on TV. + +Tim and Lily were sad. They had an idea. They took their magic wand and pointed it at the TV. They said the magic words: "Big, big, big!" The TV became big. It was as big as the wall. They saw the stadium on the screen. It looked real. + +They pointed the wand at themselves. They said the magic words: "Small, small, small!" They became small. They were as small as their toys. They jumped on the TV. They ran to the stadium. They felt like they were there. + +They saw the soccer players and the fans. They heard the noise and the music. They were happy. They wanted to join the fun. They ran to the field. They saw a big ball. They kicked it. It was fun. + +But they did not see the danger. The soccer players did not see them. They were too small. One of the players kicked the ball hard. The ball hit Tim and Lily. They flew in the air. They screamed. They dropped the wand. They could not make themselves big again. + +They landed on the ground. They were hurt. They were cold. They were scared. They cried. They wanted their mom. They wanted their home. They wanted their toys. But they could not go back. They were stuck in the stadium. They were alone. They were in trouble. The end. +Tom and Ann are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, Tom comes to Ann's house. He sees a big brush on the table. The brush is red and soft. Tom likes the brush. + +"Can I play with the brush?" Tom asks Ann. + +"No, you can't. The brush is mine. It is for my hair. You have to ask before you take things. That is polite." Ann says. + +Tom feels angry. He wants the brush. He does not care about polite. He waits for Ann to look away. Then he grabs the brush and runs away. + +"Hey, give me back my brush! That is not nice!" Ann shouts. She runs after Tom. + +Tom runs fast. He does not look where he is going. He trips on a rock and falls down. The brush flies out of his hand and lands in a puddle. The puddle is dirty and muddy. The brush gets wet and dirty. + +Tom cries. He hurts his knee and his hand. He looks at the brush. The brush is ruined. He feels sorry. + +"Tom, are you okay?" Ann asks. She comes to Tom and helps him up. She sees the brush in the puddle. She feels sad. + +"Tom, why did you take my brush? You made it dirty. Now I can't use it. You are a bad friend." Ann says. + +Tom does not know what to say. He wants to say sorry, but he is too ashamed. He gives the brush back to Ann. He walks away. He does not look at Ann. + +Ann does not look at Tom. She holds the brush and cries. She does not want to play with Tom anymore. She does not want to be his friend. She goes back to her house. + +The end. +Lila and Sam are players. They like to play with balls, cars, dolls and books. They are friends and they share their toys. But sometimes they fight and make noise. + +One day, they are playing in the living room. Lila has a red ball and Sam has a blue car. They are having fun, but they are also loud. They shout and laugh and throw the ball and the car. + +"Shh, shh, be quiet, please!" Mom says from the kitchen. "I am working on something serious. You have to behave." + +Lila and Sam nod and say sorry. They try to be quiet, but they still want to play. They whisper and giggle and roll the ball and the car. + +"Shh, shh, be quiet, please!" Dad says from the office. "I am talking on the phone. It is serious. You have to behave." + +Lila and Sam nod and say sorry. They try to be quiet, but they still want to play. They mouth and wink and toss the ball and the car. + +"Shh, shh, be quiet, please!" Mom and Dad say together. "We are both busy. It is very serious. You have to behave." + +Lila and Sam nod and say sorry. They look at each other and sigh. They are bored and they want to play. They put down the ball and the car and pick up a book. They read and smile and point at the pictures. They are quiet and they behave. They are good players and good friends. +Lila and Ben were twins who liked to walk in the woods with their mom. They saw many animals and plants, and learned their names. One day, they saw a big black bird with a shiny beak. It was sitting on a branch and making loud noises. + +"What is that, mom?" Lila asked. + +"That is a raven, Lila. It is a smart bird that can talk sometimes," mom said. + +"Can we talk to it, mom?" Ben asked. + +"You can try, Ben. But be careful, ravens can be tricky," mom said. + +Lila and Ben walked closer to the raven and said hello. The raven looked at them and said hello back. They were very surprised and happy. + +"Wow, you can talk!" Lila said. + +"Yes, I can talk. And I can do more things. Do you want to see?" the raven said. + +"Yes, yes, show us!" Ben said. + +The raven flew down from the branch and landed on the ground. It looked around and saw a shiny red apple on a picnic table. It walked to the table and picked up the apple with its beak. + +"Look, I can take this apple. It is available. No one is here to stop me," the raven said. + +"Hey, that is not nice. That is someone else's apple. You should put it back," Lila said. + +"No, I like this apple. It is mine now. You can't have it," the raven said. + +"Please, give it back. It is not fair. You are being mean," Ben said. + +"Too bad. I am smarter than you. I can fly away with this apple. You can't catch me," the raven said. + +The raven flapped its wings and tried to fly away with the apple. But the apple was too heavy for it. It dropped the apple and fell to the ground. Lila and Ben ran to the apple and picked it up. + +"Ha, ha, you are not so smart. You are silly. You can't take things that are not yours," Lila said. + +"Sorry, sorry, I was wrong. Please, don't be mad at me. Can we be friends?" the raven said. + +Lila and Ben looked at each other and smiled. They decided to give the raven another chance. They shared the apple with the raven and ate it together. They became friends and learned more things from each other. Mom watched them and smiled too. She was glad they had a fun adventure in the woods. +Lily and Tom were playing with cubes. They liked to build towers and houses with them. They had many cubes of different colors and sizes. + +"Look, Lily, I made a big tower!" Tom said. He was proud of his tower. It was taller than him. + +Lily looked at Tom's tower. She wanted to make one too. She looked for more cubes, but there were none left. Tom had used them all. + +"Tom, can I have some cubes?" Lily asked. She hoped Tom would share with her. + +But Tom did not hear Lily. He was deaf. He could not hear any sounds. He only saw Lily's mouth move. He did not know what she said. + +Lily tried again. She waved her hand and pointed at the cubes. She hoped Tom would see her. + +But Tom did not see Lily. He was busy with his tower. He wanted to make it higher and higher. He did not look at Lily. + +Lily felt sad and angry. She wanted to play with Tom, but he did not pay attention to her. She wanted to have some cubes, but he did not share with her. + +She decided to do something. She walked to Tom's tower and pushed it. The tower fell down with a loud crash. The cubes scattered everywhere. + +Tom was shocked and upset. He saw his tower destroyed. He saw Lily standing next to it. He knew she did it. + +He shouted at Lily. He was angry with her. He did not want to play with her anymore. + +Lily shouted back at Tom. She was angry with him. He did not want to share with her anymore. + +They both cried and ran away from each other. They did not want to be friends anymore. + +They did not know how to talk to each other. They did not know how to listen to each other. They did not know how to play with each other. They did not know how to store their cubes. +Lisa and Ben were friends who liked to play in the big building where they lived. One day, they decided to explore the other floors with the elevator. They pushed the button and waited for the door to open. + +"Let's go to the top floor and see what's there," Ben said. + +"OK, but we have to be quick. Mommy said not to go too far," Lisa said. + +They got in the elevator and pushed the button with the highest number. The elevator started to move up, but then it made a loud noise and stopped. The lights went out and it was dark and cold. + +"Ben, I'm scared. What's happening?" Lisa said. + +"I don't know. Maybe the elevator is broken. Don't worry, someone will come and help us soon," Ben said. + +They hugged each other and tried to be brave, but they felt very cold and hungry. They shivered and cried and hoped that someone would hear them. + +But no one came. The elevator was stuck between two floors and no one knew they were there. They waited and waited, but nothing changed. They got weaker and weaker, and their voices got softer and softer. + +They never saw the top floor or their mommies again. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park with their old dog, Spot. They liked to throw a ball and watch Spot run after it. Sometimes, Spot would catch the ball and bring it back. Other times, he would drop it and sniff the flowers. + +One day, they saw a big pile of leaves near a bench. They thought it would be fun to scatter the leaves and make them fly in the air. They ran to the pile and started to kick and toss the leaves. Spot joined them and barked happily. + +"Look, Lily, the leaves are like colorful birds!" Tom said. + +"Yes, Tom, they are so pretty!" Lily said. + +But then, they heard a loud sneeze. They turned around and saw an old man sitting on the bench. He had a red nose and a scarf around his neck. He looked angry and sad. + +"Hey, you kids, stop scattering the leaves! You are making me sick!" he said. + +Lily and Tom felt sorry for the old man. They stopped playing and walked to him. + +"We are sorry, mister. We did not mean to make you sick. We were just having fun," Lily said. + +"Yeah, we are sorry. Do you want some of our cookies? They are spicy and yummy," Tom said. + +The old man looked at the cookies. They had chocolate chips and cinnamon. He smiled a little and took one. + +"Thank you, kids. That's very kind of you. These cookies are spicy and yummy indeed. Maybe they will make me feel better," he said. + +Lily and Tom smiled too. They gave him another cookie and sat with him. They talked about the leaves, the dog, and the park. The old man felt less angry and sad. He felt more warm and happy. He even threw the ball for Spot once. Lily and Tom learned that sometimes, it is nice to share and care. +Tom and Lily are playing with their toys in the living room. They have cars, dolls, blocks and books. They make a lot of noise as they zoom, talk, build and read. They are having fun, but they also make a mess. + +Mom comes in and sees the toys everywhere. She is not happy. She says, "Tom and Lily, you need to clean up your toys. It is too noisy and too messy in here. You can play, but you also need to help. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Lily nod. They do not want to make Mom angry. They start to pick up their toys and put them in the box. But there are still some things on the floor. There is dirt, dust and crumbs. + +Mom gives them a cloth. She says, "You also need to wipe the floor. It is dirty. Use this cloth and make it clean. Then you can play some more." + +Tom and Lily take the cloth. They wipe the floor with it. They see the dirt and dust go away. They feel proud. They say, "Look, Mom, we wiped the floor. It is clean now. Can we play some more?" + +Mom smiles. She says, "Yes, you can play some more. But not too noisy, okay? And remember to clean up when you are done. You did a good job with the cloth. I am proud of you." +Lily was a brown dog who liked to play with her friends in the park. Every morning, she would run to the gate and wait for her owner, Tom, to take her for a walk. She trusted Tom and loved him very much. + +One day, Lily saw a new dog in the park. He was big and black and had a loud bark. He came up to Lily and said, "Hello, I am Rex. Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily was scared of Rex. He looked mean and strong. She wanted to stay with Tom, but Rex said, "Don't be a baby. Come on, follow me. I know a fun place where we can dig and chase squirrels." + +Lily was curious about the fun place, but she also remembered what Tom had told her. "Lily, you are a good dog. Always stay close to me and don't go with strangers. They might hurt you or get you lost." + +Lily decided to trust Tom and not Rex. She said, "No, thank you. I like to play with Tom. He is my friend and he takes care of me." + +Rex snorted and said, "Fine, suit yourself. You are a boring dog. I don't need you." He ran away and left Lily alone. + +Lily was glad she did not go with Rex. She ran back to Tom and wagged her tail. Tom smiled and said, "Good girl, Lily. You are a smart and loyal dog. I am proud of you." + +Lily licked Tom's face and felt happy. She learned that it is important to trust the people who love you and not the people who might trick you. She also learned that being brave is not the same as being foolish. She enjoyed the rest of her morning with Tom and her friends in the park. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big hole in the ground. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's reach in and find out!" Ben said. + +"No, that's not safe. There might be something bad in there." Anna said. + +But Ben did not listen. He was not patient. He ran to the hole and put his hand in. He felt something soft and furry. + +"Wow, I found a toy!" he shouted. + +He pulled his hand out. But it was not a toy. It was a rat. The rat was angry. It bit Ben's hand hard. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben cried. + +Anna ran to him. She saw the blood and the rat. She was scared. + +"Help, help!" she screamed. + +A man heard them. He came to help. He took Ben to the hospital. He called their mom and dad. + +Anna and Ben learned a lesson. They should not reach into holes. They should be patient and careful. They should listen to each other. +Anna and Ben are friends who like to play with a ball. They bounce the ball to each other and have fun. One day, they see a big house with a fence and a gate. They hear music and laughter from inside. + +"Who lives there?" Anna asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe someone rich," Ben says. + +They walk closer to the gate and peek through. They see a lot of people in fancy clothes and shiny things. They also see a big cake and many toys. + +"Wow, they have so much!" Anna says. + +"Let's go inside and see," Ben says. + +He pushes the gate, but it is locked. He tries to climb over, but it is too high. He looks for a hole, but there is none. + +"How can we get in?" Ben asks. + +"Maybe we can ask," Anna says. + +She sees a man in a suit coming out of the house. He has a phone in his hand and a frown on his face. + +"Excuse me, sir," Anna says. "Can we come in and play?" + +The man looks at them and snorts. + +"Play? This is not a place for play. This is a place for business and money. Go away, you dirty kids. You don't belong here," he says. + +He walks away, leaving Anna and Ben sad and hurt. + +They turn around and walk back to their ball. They bounce it to each other and try to forget the mean man. + +They see another house across the street. It is small and old, but it has a garden and a swing. They hear a woman singing and a dog barking. + +"Who lives there?" Ben asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe someone nice," Anna says. + +They walk closer to the house and see a sign that says "Welcome". They knock on the door and a woman opens it. She has a smile on her face and a apron on her dress. + +"Hello, children," she says. "What can I do for you?" + +"We just wanted to say hi and see if we can play," Anna says. + +"Of course, you can play. Come in, come in. I have some cookies and milk for you. And this is Spot, my dog. He loves to play, too," she says. + +She invites them in and gives them a plate of cookies and a glass of milk. She also gives them a ball and a frisbee. She tells them to have fun and be careful. + +Anna and Ben thank her and go to the garden. They play with Spot and the ball and the frisbee. They laugh and have fun. + +They see the man in the suit walking by. He still has his phone and his frown. He sees them and shakes his head. + +"Look at those silly kids. They have nothing. They are wasting their time. They will never be rich," he says. + +He walks away, leaving Anna and Ben happy and grateful. + +They look at each other and smile. + +"Who cares about being rich?" Anna says. + +"Yeah, who cares? We have each other and we have fun. That's what matters," Ben says. + +They hug and bounce the ball again. + +The end. + +Moral value: Happiness is not about having a lot of money and things, but about having good friends and enjoying simple pleasures. +Lily and Ben went to the museum with Mom. They liked to see the big animals and the shiny rocks. Mom said they had to stay close and not touch anything. + +But Lily and Ben were bored. They wanted to play and run. They saw a big room with many small things on a table. They looked like toys. Lily and Ben ran to the table and grabbed some of the small things. + +"Look, Ben, I have a car!" Lily said. + +"I have a plane!" Ben said. + +They threw the small things in the air and watched them fall. They laughed and clapped. They did not see the sign that said "Do not touch. These are very old and rare." + +Mom heard the noise and came to the room. She saw Lily and Ben scatter the small things all over the floor. She saw the angry faces of the people who worked at the museum. She saw the broken pieces of the small things. + +Mom was very mad. She yelled at Lily and Ben. She said they were naughty and rude. She said they had to pay for the damage. She said they had to leave the museum and never come back. + +Lily and Ben were scared and sad. They cried and said they were sorry. But it was too late. They had ruined the small things and the museum. They had made Mom unhappy. They had no fun. +Lily loved to bounce. She bounced on her bed, on the sofa, on the floor. She bounced with her ball, with her teddy, with her doll. She bounced when she was happy, when she was bored, when she was angry. She bounced all the time. + +One day, Lily saw a lovely vase on the table. It was big and shiny and had pretty flowers on it. Lily wanted to bounce with the vase. She thought it would make a nice sound. She climbed on a chair and reached for the vase. + +"Stop, Lily!" her mom shouted. "That vase is not for bouncing. It is very old and fragile. It belonged to your grandma. If you bounce with it, it will break and we will be very sad." + +But Lily did not listen. She grabbed the vase and jumped off the chair. She bounced with the vase in her arms. She smiled and giggled. She did not see the crack on the vase. She did not hear the creak on the floor. She did not feel the vase slipping from her hands. + +CRASH! + +The vase fell on the floor and shattered into pieces. Lily stopped bouncing. She looked at the mess and felt scared. She heard her mom gasp and cry. She knew she had done something bad. + +"I'm sorry, mom," Lily said. "I just wanted to bounce with the lovely vase." + +Her mom hugged her and sighed. "I know, Lily. But some things are not for bouncing. Some things are for looking and remembering. You have to be careful with them. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded and said sorry again. She helped her mom clean up the broken vase. She learned a lesson that day. She still loved to bounce, but she never bounced with a vase again. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play games. They had a famous game called escape. They pretended to be spies who had to escape from a bad place. They used pillows, blankets and toys to make a secret tunnel and a trap door. + +One day, they played escape in their room. They crawled through the tunnel and reached the trap door. Tom said, "We did it! We escaped from the bad place! Now we have to find the treasure and go home." Lily said, "Yes, let's go!" They opened the trap door and saw a big surprise. + +Their mom was standing there with a cake and balloons. She said, "Happy birthday, Tom and Lily! You escaped from the bad place and found the treasure! It's your birthday cake!" Tom and Lily were very happy. They said, "Wow, thank you, mom! You are the best!" They hugged their mom and ate the cake. They shared it with their friends who came to their party. They had a lot of fun playing escape and other games. They said, "This is the best birthday ever!" +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play together. One day, they found a big box in the garage. They decided to make it into a house. They cut out a door and some windows. They drew pictures on the walls. They put a blanket on the floor. + +"Can I have this side?" Ben asked, pointing to the left side of the box. + +"OK, you can have that side. I will have this side," Lily said, pointing to the right side of the box. + +They crawled inside the box and pretended to be a family. They had fun making noises and telling stories. + +After a while, they got hungry. They went to the kitchen to find something to eat. They saw a bowl of grapes on the table. + +"Can I have some grapes?" Ben requested, reaching for the bowl. + +"Me too, me too!" Lily said, following him. + +They each took a handful of grapes and popped them in their mouths. But as soon as they bit into them, they made a face. + +"Yuck! These grapes are bitter!" Ben said, spitting out the grape. + +"Yuck! I don't like them either!" Lily said, doing the same. + +They looked at the bowl and saw a label. It said: "Sour grapes. For Mom's pie. Do not eat." + +They realized they had made a mistake. They felt sorry for taking the grapes without asking. + +"Let's put them back. Maybe Mom won't notice," Ben suggested. + +"OK, let's do that. And let's say sorry to Mom later," Lily agreed. + +They put the grapes back in the bowl and ran back to their box. They decided to play something else. They hoped Mom would not be mad at them. They learned a lesson: always ask before you take something. And be careful of bitter things. +Ben and Mia liked to play with their toys in the garden. They had many toys, like cars, dolls, balls and books. But sometimes they made a big mess and left their toys everywhere. Their mom was not happy with that. + +"Ben and Mia, you need to organize your toys," mom said. "Put them in the boxes or the baskets. If you don't, they will get dirty or lost." + +Ben and Mia did not want to organize their toys. They wanted to keep playing. They saw a cricket hopping on the grass. They ran after it, trying to catch it. + +"Look, a cricket!" Ben shouted. "It is green and shiny. I want to hold it." + +"Me too!" Mia said. "It makes a funny noise. Chirp, chirp, chirp." + +They followed the cricket until it went under a big rock. They tried to lift the rock, but it was too heavy. They pushed and pulled, but it did not move. + +"Maybe we need a stick," Ben said. "Or a shovel. Let's go get one." + +They ran back to the garden, looking for a stick or a shovel. But they could not find any. They had left their toys all over the place, and they did not know where they were. + +They looked around and saw that the sky was gloomy. It was dark and gray. It looked like it was going to rain. + +"Oh no," Mia said. "It is going to rain. What if our toys get wet?" + +"We have to organize them," Ben said. "Mom was right. We have to put them in the boxes or the baskets. Come on, let's hurry." + +They ran around the garden, picking up their toys and putting them in the right places. They worked fast, before the rain came. They organized their cars, their dolls, their balls and their books. They felt proud of themselves. + +They ran back to mom, who was waiting for them in the house. + +"Mom, we organized our toys," Ben said. "We did a good job." + +"Yes, you did," mom said. "I am very proud of you. You are good helpers. Now you can have a snack and read a story with me." + +Ben and Mia smiled. They liked to organize their toys. They liked to have a snack and read a story with mom. They liked to play in the garden, even if it was gloomy. They hoped to see the cricket again. +Lily and Tom were going to fly in an aeroplane with their mum and dad. They were very happy and excited. They packed their bags and went to the big place where the aeroplanes are. + +They waited for a long time and then they heard their mum say, "Oh no, our aeroplane is broken. We have to wait for another one." + +Lily and Tom did not like this. They wanted to fly now. They felt bored and tired. They started to cry. + +Their dad tried to make them feel better. He said, "Look, there is an empty aeroplane over there. Do you want to pretend that it is ours and we are flying to a fun place?" + +Lily and Tom nodded. They stopped crying and followed their dad. They climbed into the empty aeroplane and sat in the seats. They put on their seat belts and pretended to look out of the windows. + +Their dad said, "Welcome to our aeroplane. We are going to fly to the zoo, where we will see lions and monkeys and elephants. Are you ready?" + +Lily and Tom said, "Yes, we are ready!" + +They smiled and imagined that they were flying to the zoo. They forgot about their broken aeroplane and had fun. They did not cry anymore. +Sara liked to draw pictures of animals. She had a big dream to see them in real life. She wanted to go to the zoo with her mom and dad. But they were always busy with work and chores. They said they would take her someday, but they never had time. + +One day, Sara found a book about the zoo in her room. It had colorful photos of lions, elephants, giraffes and more. She was so happy. She showed it to her mom and dad. "Look, look, these are the animals I want to see. Can we go to the zoo, please?" she asked. + +Her mom and dad looked at the book and smiled. They saw how much Sara loved the animals. They decided to make a plan. They said, "We are sorry we have not taken you to the zoo yet. We know it is your dream. We want to encourage you to follow your dreams. We have a surprise for you. Next weekend, we will all go to the zoo. We have tickets available. How does that sound?" + +Sara was overjoyed. She hugged her mom and dad and thanked them. She could not wait for the weekend. She spent the whole week looking at the book and imagining the animals. She drew more pictures of them and hung them on the wall. She dreamed of the zoo every night. + +Finally, the weekend came. Sara woke up early and put on her favorite dress. She grabbed her book and her backpack. She ran to the living room and saw her mom and dad ready to go. They drove to the zoo and had a wonderful day. Sara saw all the animals she had dreamed of. She learned their names and their sounds. She fed some of them and touched some of them. She took photos with them and made friends with them. She was so happy. She thanked her mom and dad again for making her dream come true. They said, "We are proud of you, Sara. You have a big heart and a big imagination. We love you. Always follow your dreams." Sara smiled and hugged them. She knew they were right. She had the best day ever. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play in the garden. They liked to dig, water and watch the plants grow. One day, they saw a big vegetable that was pale and round. Tom said, "This is a pumpkin. I name it Tom-pumpkin. It is mine." Lily said, "No, this is a squash. I name it Lily-squash. It is mine." They both pulled on the vegetable, trying to take it. + +The vegetable was not happy. It felt hurt and sad. It said, "Stop, stop, please stop. You are hurting me. I am not a pumpkin or a squash. I am a gourd. I have my own name. It is Gordy. I am not yours. I belong to the garden." Tom and Lily were surprised. They did not know that vegetables could talk. They felt sorry for Gordy. They let go of him and said, "We are sorry, Gordy. We did not mean to hurt you. We did not know your name. You are a very nice gourd. Can we be your friends?" + +Gordy smiled and said, "Yes, you can be my friends. Thank you for being kind and listening to me. You can share me with the garden. You can carve me, paint me, or make me into a lantern. But please do not eat me. I do not taste good." Tom and Lily agreed. They decided to make Gordy into a lantern and put him on the porch. They learned that vegetables have feelings and names too. They learned to respect and share them with the garden. They were happy and so was Gordy. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play hide and seek in their room. They have many toys and books, but their favorite place to hide is behind the curtain. The curtain is blue and soft, and it makes a good hiding spot. + +One day, they are playing hide and seek, and Anna is the seeker. She counts to ten, and then says, "Ready or not, here I come!" She looks under the bed, in the closet, and behind the door, but she cannot find Ben. She wonders where he is. + +She walks to the window, and sees a little bump behind the curtain. She smiles, and pulls the curtain aside. She sees Ben, who is giggling. "I found you!" she says. Ben laughs, and says, "You are good at this game!" Anna hugs Ben, and says, "You are good at hiding!" Ben hugs Anna back, and says, "You are my best friend!" + +They are both very happy and excited. They love to play together, and they love to hug. They decide to play another round, and switch roles. Ben is the seeker, and Anna is the hider. She runs to the curtain, and hides behind it. She hopes Ben will find her soon. She waits for his voice, and smiles. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play in the park. They had a lot of fun on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. But sometimes, Tom was mean to Lily and teased her. He called her chubby and said she was slow and silly. + +One day, they saw a big ant hill near a bench. Tom wanted to poke the ants with a stick, but Lily said no. She said the ants were busy and did not want to be bothered. Tom did not listen to Lily. He said she was scared of the ants and laughed at her. He took a stick and poked the ant hill hard. + +The ants got angry and came out of the ant hill. They crawled on Tom's stick and his hand. They bit him and made him cry. Lily tried to help Tom, but he pushed her away. He ran to the bench and tried to shake off the ants. But the ants were too many and too fast. They climbed on his legs, his arms and his face. They bit him all over and made him scream. + +Lily felt sorry for Tom, but she was also mad at him. She said, "You should not have teased me and the ants. You should have been nice and left them alone. Now you are in trouble and I cannot help you. The ants are teaching you a lesson. Maybe you will learn to be kind and not tease anyone again." + +But Tom did not learn his lesson. He was too angry and too hurt. He blamed Lily and the ants for his pain. He said he hated them and he would get them back. He did not say sorry or thank you to Lily. He did not make up with her or the ants. He stayed mean and teased more people and animals. He made more enemies and fewer friends. He was unhappy and lonely. He wished he had listened to Lily and the ants. But it was too late. He had made a big mistake. +Lila and Sam were friends who liked to play in the sand. They had a big sandbox in their backyard, where they made castles and roads and hills. One day, they decided to pretend they were explorers in a dry land, looking for water and plants. + +They put on hats and scarves and took a bucket and a shovel. They walked around the yard, digging holes and saying, "No water here, no water there." They were having fun, but they were also very thirsty and hot. + +Then, they saw a green spot in the corner of the yard. It was a small pond with some flowers and grass around it. It looked like an oasis, a place where water and plants grow in a dry land. They ran towards it, excited and happy. + +"Look, Sam, we found an oasis!" Lila said. "Let's drink some water and rest here." + +"Good idea, Lila," Sam said. "Maybe we can also introduce ourselves to the animals that live here. Maybe they are friendly and want to play with us." + +They reached the pond and bent down to drink some water. But as soon as they touched the water, they felt a sharp pain in their mouths. They screamed and spit out the water. It was not water, it was vinegar! Someone had filled the pond with vinegar and put some fake flowers and grass around it. It was a trick, a mean trick. + +They looked around and saw a boy hiding behind a fence. He was laughing and pointing at them. He was Tom, the bully who lived next door. He had made the fake oasis to fool them and hurt them. + +"Ha ha ha, you fell for it, you silly explorers!" Tom said. "How do you like my oasis? It's the best prank ever!" + +Lila and Sam felt angry and sad. They had been tricked and hurt by Tom. They ran away from the pond, crying and holding their mouths. They wanted to go home and tell their parents what Tom had done. They did not want to play in the sand anymore. They did not want to be explorers anymore. They had a bad day, a very bad day. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with their toys in the park. Anna has a small red car. Ben has a big blue truck. They push their toys on the grass and make noises. + +"Vroom, vroom!" says Anna. + +"Honk, honk!" says Ben. + +They have fun until they see a street. The street is busy with many cars and people. Anna and Ben want to cross the street and see what is on the other side. + +"Let's go, let's go!" says Anna. + +"Wait, wait!" says Ben. + +Anna does not listen. She pushes her small red car and runs to the street. Ben is scared. He sees a big yellow bus coming fast. He shouts to Anna. + +"Anna, stop, stop!" + +Anna hears Ben. She stops and looks. She sees the big yellow bus. She is scared too. She drops her small red car and runs back to Ben. The bus passes by and honks loudly. + +"Beep, beep!" + +Anna and Ben hug each other. They are safe. They are sorry. They pick up their toys and go back to the park. They do not want to play near the street anymore. They say to each other. + +"Sorry, sorry!" + +"Be careful, be careful!" +Sara and Tom like to race each other. They run fast and laugh. They have a big yard with many flowers and trees. They also have a dog named Pepper. Pepper likes to race with them too. He is brown and furry and very friendly. + +One day, Sara and Tom see a new boy in the street. He is wearing old clothes and has no shoes. He looks sad and hungry. Sara and Tom want to be nice to him. They ask him his name. + +"Hello, what is your name?" Sara says. + +"My name is Ben," the boy says. + +"Do you want to play with us?" Tom says. + +Ben nods and smiles. He follows Sara and Tom to their yard. Pepper barks and wags his tail. He likes the new boy too. + +Sara and Tom show Ben their flowers and trees. They pick some apples and berries for him. They share their toys and books. They have fun together. + +"Let's race!" Sara says. + +"Okay!" Tom and Ben say. + +They line up at the fence. Pepper joins them. Sara counts to three. + +"One, two, three, go!" + +They run as fast as they can. Pepper runs faster. He reaches the other fence first. He barks and jumps. + +"Pepper wins!" Sara says. + +"Good boy, Pepper!" Tom says. + +"Wow, he is very fast!" Ben says. + +They hug and pet Pepper. They are happy. They are friends. +Lily liked to learn new things. She had a tutor who came to her house every week. The tutor taught her how to read and write and count. Lily was happy when the tutor came. She always said thank you to the tutor. + +One day, the tutor brought a new book for Lily. It was a book about animals. Lily loved animals. She wanted to read the book fast. She opened the book and looked at the pictures. She tried to say the names of the animals. + +But the tutor said, "Slow down, Lily. You have to read the words, not just look at the pictures. Let me help you." + +The tutor pointed to the first word on the page. It was "cat". The tutor said, "This is cat. Can you say cat?" + +Lily said, "Cat. I know cat. Cat is easy. I want to read the next word." + +The tutor said, "Wait, Lily. You have to read the whole sentence. The sentence says, 'The cat is on the mat.' Can you read the sentence?" + +Lily said, "No. I don't want to read the sentence. I want to read the next word. The next word is dog. I know dog. Dog is easy. I want to read the next word." + +The tutor said, "Lily, you have to listen to me. You can't read the next word until you read the sentence. Reading is not just saying words. Reading is understanding what the words mean. You have to read the sentence." + +Lily said, "No. I don't want to listen to you. You are boring. You are slow. I want to read fast. I want to read the next word. I want to read the next word. I want to read the next word." + +The tutor said, "Lily, stop. You are being rude. You are not learning anything. You are wasting your time and my time. If you don't want to read the sentence, I will take the book away." + +Lily said, "No. You can't take the book away. The book is mine. You gave it to me. I want the book. I want the book. I want the book." + +Lily and the tutor started to pull the book. They pulled and pulled and pulled. The book ripped in half. The pages flew everywhere. The pictures of the animals were torn. The words were unreadable. + +Lily and the tutor looked at the book. They were both sad. They both cried. Lily said, "I'm sorry, tutor. I didn't mean to rip the book. I just wanted to read fast. I like to learn new things. I like you, tutor. Can you forgive me?" + +The tutor said, "I'm sorry, too, Lily. I didn't mean to be boring. I just wanted to help you. I like to teach you new things. I like you, too, Lily. But I can't forgive you. You were rude and disrespectful. You didn't listen to me. You didn't say thank you. You ruined the book. You ruined our lesson. You ruined our friendship. I can't be your tutor anymore. Goodbye, Lily." + +The tutor left the house. Lily was alone. She had no book. She had no tutor. She had no friend. She was very sad. She wished she had read the sentence. She wished she had said thank you. She wished she had been nice. But it was too late. The end. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and laugh. They saw a big hedge with many green leaves. They wondered what was behind it. + +"Let's go and see!" said Lily. She ran to the hedge and tried to look over it. But she was too small. She could not see anything. + +"Maybe we can spin around it!" said Tom. He ran to the other side of the hedge and tried to spin. He spun and spun and spun. He felt dizzy and happy. He could see a little bit of what was behind the hedge. + +He saw a clean pond with shiny fish. He saw a red ball and a yellow duck. He saw a man with a hat and a dog with a tail. He wanted to go and play with them. + +"Lily, Lily, come and see!" he shouted. He stopped spinning and ran to Lily. He took her hand and pulled her to the other side of the hedge. + +Lily saw what Tom saw. She was amazed and excited. She wanted to go and play with them too. + +"Hello!" she said to the man and the dog. "Can we play with you?" + +The man smiled and nodded. The dog wagged his tail. They invited Lily and Tom to join them. They played with the ball and the duck and the fish. They had a lot of fun. + +Lily and Tom were happy. They had found a new place and new friends. They thanked the man and the dog and said goodbye. They ran back to their garden. They spun around the hedge one more time. They felt dizzy and happy. They had a great day. +Sara loves to play with her toys. She has many toys in her room. She has dolls, cars, blocks, and books. She likes to make stories with her toys. She pretends they are her friends. + +One day, Sara is playing with her dolls. She makes them have a tea party. She gives them cups and plates. She says, "Here you go, Anna. Here you go, Elsa. Do you like the tea? It is very yummy." She makes them nod and smile. + +Then, Sara hears a noise. She looks under her bed. She sees something moving. She is curious. She moves her dolls aside. She crawls under the bed. She discovers a sock. It is not her sock. It is a big sock. It is blue and green. It has stripes. It has a hole. She wonders who it belongs to. + +She picks up the sock. She hears another noise. She sees a tail. It is a furry tail. It is brown and white. It wags. She follows the tail. She finds a dog. It is a small dog. It is hiding under the bed. It looks scared. It shivers. It has no collar. It has no name. + +Sara feels sorry for the dog. She says, "Hello, dog. Are you lost? Are you cold? Do you want to be my friend?" She holds out the sock. The dog sniffs the sock. It licks the sock. It takes the sock. It cuddles the sock. It looks happy. It wags its tail. It barks. + +Sara smiles. She says, "I think you like the sock. It is your sock now. It is a perfect sock for you. You can keep it. You can also stay with me. I will take care of you. I will give you food and water. I will give you love. I will give you a name. How about Spot? Do you like Spot?" + +The dog nods. It licks Sara's face. It says, "Woof, woof." Sara hugs the dog. She says, "I like Spot, too. You are a perfect dog for me. You are my new friend. Come on, Spot. Let's go play with my toys. They will like you, too." + +Sara and Spot crawl out from under the bed. They join the tea party. They share the tea and the cake. They play and laugh. They are happy. They are friends. +Lily and Ben like to play at the shore. They like to dig in the sand and find shells and rocks. Sometimes they see crabs and fish in the water. They are careful not to go too deep. + +One day, they see a big boat on the water. It has a sail and a flag. Lily and Ben wave to the boat. They hope the people on the boat will wave back. They wonder where the boat is going. + +The boat comes closer to the shore. Lily and Ben see a man on the boat. He has a hat and a beard. He smiles and waves to them. He shouts something, but they cannot hear him. He points to the shore. + +Lily and Ben think he wants to land the boat. They nod to him. They want to help him. They run to the shore and look for a good spot. They find a place where the sand is flat and the water is shallow. They point to the place and nod again. + +The man on the boat nods too. He steers the boat to the place. He lowers the sail and the flag. He throws a rope to the shore. Lily and Ben catch the rope. They pull the boat to the shore. They are very strong. + +The man on the boat jumps to the shore. He is wet from the water. He thanks Lily and Ben for their help. He gives them each a shell and a candy. He tells them his name is Sam and he is a sailor. He tells them stories about the sea and the places he has been. + +Lily and Ben like Sam. They like his boat and his gifts and his stories. They ask him if he will stay for a while. He says he will stay for a little while, but he has to go soon. He has to sail to another place. + +Lily and Ben are sad. They want Sam to stay longer. They ask him if they can go with him. He says they cannot. He says they have to stay with their mom and dad. He says they have to go to school and learn new things. + +Lily and Ben nod. They understand. They hug Sam and say goodbye. They watch him sail away. They wave to him until they cannot see him anymore. They hope he will come back someday. They go back to their mom and dad. They tell them about Sam and his boat and his gifts and his stories. They are happy. They have a new friend. +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. They saw a big cobweb on a bush. It was shiny and sticky. + +"Wow, look at the cobweb!" Anna said. "It is so pretty!" + +Ben nodded. He wanted to touch it. He reached out his hand. But a spider was hiding in the cobweb. It saw Ben's hand and ran towards it. + +"Watch out, Ben!" Anna shouted. "There is a spider!" + +Ben pulled back his hand. He was scared. He did not like spiders. He ran away from the bush. + +Anna followed him. She wanted to make him feel better. She hugged him and said, "Don't worry, Ben. The spider won't hurt you. It was just protecting its home. You are lucky it did not bite you." + +Ben calmed down. He smiled at Anna. He said, "Thank you, Anna. You are a good friend. Do you want to sing a song with me?" + +Anna nodded. She liked to sing. She said, "Yes, let's sing a song. What song do you want to sing?" + +Ben thought for a moment. He said, "How about the spider song? It goes like this: The itsy bitsy spider climbed up the water spout..." + +Anna laughed. She said, "That is a funny song. I know it too. Let's sing it together." + +They sang the spider song. They had fun. They forgot about the cobweb and the spider. They were happy. +Lena and Tom were friends who liked to play with wood. They had many wood blocks, sticks, and toys. They liked to build things with wood, like houses, cars, and animals. But they were also competitive. They always wanted to make the best thing with wood, and they did not like to share. + +One day, they decided to have a contest. They each had to make something with wood in one hour, and then see who made the better thing. Lena wanted to make a big castle with wood blocks. Tom wanted to make a fast boat with wood sticks. They worked hard and did not talk to each other. + +When the hour was over, they showed each other what they made. Lena's castle was tall and strong, with many towers and windows. Tom's boat was sleek and smooth, with a sail and a rudder. They both thought their thing was the best, and they started to argue. + +"Your castle is boring and ugly!" Tom said. "Your boat is silly and weak!" Lena said. They got angry and threw wood at each other. The wood blocks and sticks flew in the air and hit them. They cried and yelled and hurt each other. + +Then, they heard a loud noise. They looked and saw that their wood things had fallen down. The wood blocks and sticks had broken and scattered. Their castle and boat were gone. They had ruined their wood things and their friendship. They felt sad and sorry, but it was too late. They had not learned to unite and share. They had lost their wood and their friend. The end. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is brown and furry. It has a long tail and sharp teeth. The dog runs and barks. It looks wild. + +"Let's go and pet the dog!" Tom says. He likes dogs. He thinks they are fun and friendly. + +"No, Tom, don't!" Lily says. She is scared of dogs. She thinks they are mean and scary. + +But Tom does not listen. He runs to the dog. The dog sees Tom. It growls and jumps. It bites Tom's arm. Tom cries. He drops to the ground. He lies on the grass. He holds his arm. It hurts. + +Lily runs to Tom. She hugs him. She calls for help. A man comes. He is the dog's owner. He pulls the dog away. He says he is sorry. He says the dog is not wild. He says the dog is just playful. He says he will take Tom to the doctor. + +Lily is angry. She does not believe the man. She thinks the man is lying. She thinks the dog is wild. She thinks the man should keep the dog away. She tells the man to go away. She stays with Tom. She waits for the doctor. She hopes Tom will be okay. +Sara and Ben are playing with sand in the park. They have a big bucket and a small bucket. Sara wants to fill the big bucket with sand. She uses a shovel and digs fast. Ben wants to fill the small bucket with sand. He uses his hands and digs slow. + +Sara says, "Look, my bucket is full! I made a big hill of sand. It is mine. You can't touch it." Ben says, "My bucket is not full yet. I want to make a small hill of sand. It is mine. You can't touch it either." + +Sara and Ben put their buckets on the ground. They are proud of their hills of sand. They go to get some water from the fountain. They want to make their hills of sand wet and hard. + +But when they come back, they see a big dog. The dog is running and jumping in the park. The dog sees the buckets of sand. The dog thinks they are toys. The dog runs to the buckets and knocks them over. The sand spills out. The hills of sand are gone. + +Sara and Ben are sad and angry. They cry and shout. "Bad dog! Bad dog! You ruined our hills of sand! They were ours! Go away!" + +The dog is scared and sorry. He does not understand. He just wanted to play. He runs away with his tail between his legs. + +Sara and Ben hug each other. They are still sad, but they are also sorry for the dog. They say, "Maybe the dog did not know. Maybe he was lonely. Maybe he wanted to be our friend." + +They decide to make new hills of sand. But this time, they are more careful. They look around for the dog. They hope he is okay. They hope he will come back and play with them. They say, "We can share our hills of sand. We can be nice. We can be friends." +Tim and Kim were twins who liked to go to the farm with their mom and dad. They saw many animals there, like cows, pigs, chickens and horses. But their favorite animal was the mule. The mule was a big animal with long ears and a brown coat. He was very strong and could carry heavy things. + +One day, Tim and Kim wanted to pet the mule, but he was in his stable. They asked their mom if they could go inside and see him. Their mom said yes, but they had to be careful and not bother him too much. She also gave them some carrots to feed him. + +Tim and Kim went inside the stable and saw the mule. He was lying on some hay and looked sleepy. They said hello to him and offered him a carrot. The mule lifted his head and sniffed the carrot. He took a bite and chewed slowly. He seemed to like it. + +"Can we pet you, mule?" Tim asked. + +The mule nodded and let them touch his ears and his nose. He was very soft and warm. Tim and Kim smiled and gave him another carrot. + +"You are a nice mule," Kim said. + +The mule made a sound that sounded like a thank you. He liked the twins and their carrots. + +But then, they heard a loud noise outside. It was a dog barking. The dog was very nosy and wanted to see what was in the stable. He ran inside and saw the mule. He did not like the mule. He thought the mule was too big and too strange. He started to growl and bark at him. + +The mule did not like the dog. He thought the dog was too noisy and too rude. He did not want the dog to scare the twins or take his carrots. He started to kick and bray at him. + +Tim and Kim were scared. They did not like the dog either. They wanted the dog to go away and leave them alone with the mule. + +"Mom, dad, help!" they shouted. + +Their mom and dad heard them and came running. They saw the dog and the mule fighting. They grabbed the dog and took him outside. They scolded the dog and told him to behave. They also checked on the twins and the mule. They were all okay, but a little shaken. + +"Are you okay, Tim and Kim?" their mom asked. + +"Yes, mom, we are okay," Tim said. + +"We are sorry, mule, we did not mean to make you angry," Kim said. + +The mule calmed down and licked their hands. He forgave them and the dog. He was a good mule. + +Their mom and dad hugged them and praised them for being brave and kind. They also gave them some advice. + +"Next time, we recommend that you stay away from the dog. He is not very friendly and he does not like the mule. The mule is your friend and he likes you. You can pet him and feed him, but only when he is not sleeping or busy. He needs his rest and his space. Do you understand?" their mom said. + +"Yes, mom, we understand," Tim and Kim said. + +They thanked the mule for being nice and gave him one last carrot. They said goodbye to him and went back to their mom and dad. They learned a lesson that day. They learned to respect the animals and their feelings. They also learned to love the mule more. He was their favorite animal. +Lily and Ben love to go to the library with Mom. They can find many books with pictures and stories. They can also play with toys and puzzles. Mom always tells them to be quiet and gentle in the library, because it is a place for everyone to enjoy. + +One day, Lily and Ben see a new book on the shelf. It has a big dragon on the cover. They want to read it, but it is too high for them to reach. They try to climb on a chair, but it is wobbly and noisy. Mom hears them and comes over. + +"What are you doing, Lily and Ben?" Mom asks. "You know you are not supposed to climb on the chairs. You could fall and hurt yourself, or make a mess and bother other people." + +"Sorry, Mom," Lily and Ben say. "We wanted to see the dragon book. It looks fun." + +Mom smiles and picks up the book for them. "I understand, but you have to be careful and respectful in the library. It is a safe and cozy place, but only if we follow the rules. Do you remember what the rules are?" + +Lily and Ben nod. They remind Mom of the rules. "We have to be quiet and gentle. We have to put back the books and toys where we found them. We have to say thank you and goodbye to the librarian." + +"Very good," Mom says. "You are smart and polite children. I am proud of you. Now, let's go sit on the couch and read the dragon book together. Maybe we can learn something new and exciting." + +Lily and Ben hug Mom and follow her to the couch. They are happy to share the book with Mom and each other. They learn that dragons are not real, but they are part of many stories and cultures. They also learn that the library is a wonderful place to explore and discover, as long as they remember to be safe and respectful. +Mia and Ben are friends. They like to play pretend. Today, they want to be a princess and a knight. Mia has a pink dress and a crown. Ben has a sword and a shield. They go to the park to have fun. + +But when they get to the park, they see a problem. Mia's dress has a big hole. A dog bit it. Mia is sad. She says, "Oh no, my costume is ruined. I can't be a princess anymore." + +Ben sees Mia's tears. He wants to help. He says, "Don't cry, Mia. I can fix your costume. I have some tape and scissors in my backpack. Wait here, I'll be right back." + +Ben runs to his backpack. He takes out the tape and scissors. He cuts a piece of tape and sticks it over the hole. He does it again and again until the hole is covered. He says, "There, it's done. Your costume is fixed. You can be a princess again." + +Mia looks at her dress. She smiles. She says, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. And a brave knight. You saved the day." + +Ben smiles too. He says, "You're welcome, Mia. You are a beautiful princess. And a kind friend. You make me happy." + +They hug. They don't care that their costumes are not perfect. They don't need to be wealthy to have fun. They have each other. They play pretend until the sun sets. They are happy. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom and dad. They run, jump, slide and swing. They have a lot of fun. + +But after a while, they get tired. They want to go home and rest. They tell their mom and dad they are tired. + +"Okay, kids, let's go home," mom says. "But first, we have to listen and watch." + +"Why?" Tom asks. + +"Because there is something special in the park today," dad says. "Look, over there!" + +Tom and Lily look where dad points. They see a big truck with a loudspeaker. They hear music and a voice. + +"Hello, everyone! Welcome to the puppet show!" the voice says. "We have some funny and friendly puppets for you. Come and watch!" + +Tom and Lily get excited. They love puppets. They forget they are tired. They want to watch the puppet show. + +"Can we watch, please?" they ask their mom and dad. + +"Sure, why not?" mom says. "But we have to listen and watch quietly, okay? We don't want to disturb the other people." + +"Okay," Tom and Lily say. They hold their mom and dad's hands and walk to the truck. They find a good spot to sit and watch. They listen and watch the puppet show. They laugh and clap. They have a lot of fun. +Sam and Ben were brothers who liked to play with blocks. They had many blocks of different colors and shapes. They could build towers, bridges, houses, and cars with their blocks. + +One day, they decided to make a big and impressive castle with all their blocks. They worked hard and used all their blocks to make the castle. It had walls, windows, doors, and a flag. They were very proud of their castle. + +"Look at our castle!" Sam said. "It is the best castle ever!" + +"Yes, it is!" Ben agreed. "We are the kings of the castle!" + +They played with their castle for a while, pretending to be kings and knights. They had fun and laughed a lot. + +But then, they had a problem. They both wanted to play with the gray block that was on top of the castle. The gray block was their favorite block. It was shiny and smooth and looked like a jewel. + +"I want the gray block!" Sam said. "It is mine!" + +"No, it is mine!" Ben said. "I saw it first!" + +They both reached for the gray block and pulled it. They pulled and pulled and pulled. They did not want to share the gray block. + +But then, something bad happened. The gray block split in two! It broke into two pieces. Sam and Ben were shocked and sad. They looked at the broken gray block and then at each other. + +They realized that they had been silly and selfish. They had ruined their favorite block and their impressive castle. They felt sorry and ashamed. + +"I'm sorry, Sam," Ben said. "I should have shared the gray block with you." + +"I'm sorry, too, Ben," Sam said. "I should have been nice to you." + +They hugged and said they were sorry. They decided to fix the gray block and the castle. They used some glue and tape to put the gray block back together. They also fixed the castle and made it even more impressive. They learned to share and be kind to each other. They played with their castle and their blocks happily. They were brothers and friends. +Lily and Ben were playing with blocks in the garden. They liked to build towers and houses with the blocks. They had many lovely colors of blocks: red, blue, yellow, green and pink. + +"Look at my tower, Lily!" Ben said. "It is very tall and strong. No one can destroy it." + +Lily looked at Ben's tower. She wanted to destroy it. She thought it would be fun to see the blocks fall down. She smiled a naughty smile. She waited for Ben to look away. Then she pushed his tower with her hand. + +CRASH! The blocks fell down and made a loud noise. Ben was very angry. He shouted at Lily. "Why did you destroy my tower, Lily? That was not nice. That was mean. I don't want to play with you anymore." + +Lily felt sorry. She did not want to make Ben angry. She did not want to lose her friend. She said to Ben. "I'm sorry, Ben. I was just playing. I did not mean to be mean. Please forgive me. Can we play together again?" + +Ben looked at Lily. He saw that she was sorry. He decided to forgive her. He said to Lily. "OK, Lily. I forgive you. But don't destroy my tower again. Let's build a new tower together. A bigger and better one. And let's share the blocks." + +Lily and Ben hugged each other. They were friends again. They started to build a new tower together. They used all the lovely colors of blocks. They had fun and laughed. They were happy. +Tom is a dog who likes to play with his bone. He has a big bone that he found in the park. He likes to chew it and bury it and dig it up again. + +One day, he meets a new dog in the park. His name is Max and he is very tall. He has long legs and a long tail. He sees Tom's bone and he wants it. + +"Give me your bone," Max says to Tom. "It is too big for you. You are too small." + +Tom does not want to give his bone. He likes his bone. He says to Max, "No, this is my bone. I found it. You are too greedy." + +Max does not listen. He tries to take the bone from Tom. He pulls and tugs and growls. Tom pulls and tugs and growls back. They have a big fight. + +But while they are fighting, they do not see a third dog coming. His name is Rex and he is bigger and taller than both of them. He has sharp teeth and a loud bark. He sees the bone and he wants it too. + +He sneaks up behind Tom and Max and grabs the bone in his mouth. He runs away with it. He says to them, "Ha ha, this is my bone now. You are both too silly." + +Tom and Max are very sad. They lose their bone. They stop fighting and look at each other. They realize they were wrong. They say to each other, "I am sorry. I should have shared. You are not too small or too greedy. You are my friend." + +They decide to play together and look for a new bone. They hope Rex will not find them again. They learn to be nice and share. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big box. The box has many toys inside. They want to play with the toys. + +"Look, Mia, a car!" Tom says. He takes the car and makes it go vroom vroom. + +"I want the car, Tom!" Mia says. She tries to grab the car from Tom. + +"No, it is mine!" Tom says. He pulls the car away from Mia. + +They start to fight. They push and pull and shout. They throw the toys at each other. They make a big mess. + +"Stop, stop!" a voice says. It is Mom. She sees Tom and Mia. She is angry. + +"What are you doing?" Mom asks. "This is not your box. This is not your toys. This is war. War is bad. War is not fun. War is messy. Look at the mess you made!" + +Tom and Mia feel sorry. They drop the toys. They say sorry to Mom. + +"Sorry, Mom," Tom says. + +"Sorry, Mom," Mia says. + +Mom hugs them. She says, "It is okay. I forgive you. But you have to clean up the mess. And you have to share the toys. Sharing is good. Sharing is fun. Sharing is not messy." + +Tom and Mia nod. They help Mom to clean up the mess. They put the toys back in the box. They say thank you to Mom. + +"Thank you, Mom," Tom says. + +"Thank you, Mom," Mia says. + +Mom smiles. She says, "You are welcome. Now, do you want to play together?" + +Tom and Mia look at each other. They smile. They say yes. + +"Yes, Mom," Tom says. + +"Yes, Mom," Mia says. + +They take one toy each. They play together. They are friends again. They are happy. +Anna and Ben like to play in the park. They see a big tree with many birds. The birds are noisy. They sing and chirp and squawk. Anna and Ben want to talk to the birds. + +"Hello, birds!" Anna says. "What are you saying?" + +The birds do not reply. They keep singing and chirping and squawking. + +"Maybe they do not hear us," Ben says. "Let us go closer." + +Anna and Ben walk to the tree. They look up at the birds. The birds see them. They fly away. + +"Bye, birds!" Ben says. "Where are you going?" + +The birds do not reply. They fly to another tree. + +Anna and Ben are sad. They want to be friends with the birds. + +"Maybe they are shy," Anna says. "Or maybe they do not speak our words." + +"Maybe we can learn their words," Ben says. "Then we can talk to them." + +Anna and Ben smile. They listen to the birds. They try to copy their sounds. + +They sing and chirp and squawk. They have fun. They hope the birds will reply. +Lily was a girl who liked to play with her toys. She had a doll, a car, a ball and a mouse. The mouse was not a real mouse, but a toy mouse that could move and make sounds. Lily called her mouse Mimi and loved to hug her and take her everywhere. + +One day, Lily and Mimi went to the park with her mom. They saw many things: trees, flowers, birds, dogs and other children. Lily wanted to show Mimi to her new friends, so she ran to a group of kids who were playing with a ball. "Hi, I am Lily and this is Mimi," she said, holding up her mouse. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The other kids looked at Mimi and laughed. "That is not a mouse, that is a toy," one of them said. "Mice are small and gray and have long tails. Your mouse is big and pink and has a bow. That is a silly mouse. You are silly too." + +Lily felt sad and angry. She did not like the other kids to make fun of her and Mimi. She loved her mouse and thought she was special and unusual. She did not want to play with them anymore. She ran back to her mom and hugged her. "Mom, why are they mean to me and Mimi?" she asked. + +Her mom smiled and kissed her. "They are not mean, they are just different. They have different toys and different ideas. But that does not mean they are right and you are wrong. You can like whatever you want and be proud of it. Mimi is a wonderful mouse and you are a wonderful girl. You are both unusual and that is what makes you special." +Sam and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and make things. One day, they go to the lab. The lab is a big room with many tools and machines. Sam and Ben want to make a rocket. + +They find a big box, some tape, some paper, and some paint. They work hard to make the rocket. They put the box on the floor. They tape paper on the box to make wings. They paint the box and the paper red and blue. They make a hole on the top of the box. They put a flashlight in the hole. The flashlight is the rocket's fire. + +Sam and Ben are happy. They want to see the rocket fly. They take the rocket outside. They find a hill. They put the rocket on the hill. They turn on the flashlight. The flashlight shines bright. The rocket looks like it is ready to fly. + +But then, they see a big dog. The dog is black and brown. The dog is angry. The dog barks loud. The dog runs to the hill. The dog wants to play with the rocket. The dog bites the rocket. The rocket breaks. The flashlight falls out. The paper tears. The paint smears. + +Sam and Ben are sad. They worked hard to make the rocket. They wanted to see the rocket fly high. But the dog ruined the rocket. They cry. They are mad at the dog. + +The dog is sorry. The dog did not know the rocket was not a toy. The dog wags its tail. The dog licks Sam and Ben. The dog wants to be friends. + +Sam and Ben stop crying. They see the dog is nice. They pet the dog. They forgive the dog. They decide to make a new rocket. They ask the dog to help. The dog nods. They go back to the lab. They find more boxes, tape, paper, and paint. They make a bigger rocket. They make a hole on the side of the box. They put the flashlight in the hole. The flashlight is the rocket's window. + +They take the rocket outside. They find a higher hill. They put the rocket on the hill. They turn on the flashlight. The flashlight shines bright. The rocket looks like it is ready to fly. + +They count to three. They push the rocket. The rocket slides down the hill. The rocket goes fast. The rocket flies high. The rocket reaches the sky. + +Sam and Ben are happy. They see the rocket fly high. They cheer. They hug the dog. The dog barks. The dog is happy too. They watch the rocket shine in the sky. They smile. They are proud. They are friends. +Anna and Ben were bored. They had played with all their toys and read all their books. They wanted to do something new and fun. + +"Let's go to the attic!" Ben said. He was enthusiastic. He liked to explore and find old things. + +"Okay!" Anna agreed. She followed Ben up the stairs. They opened the door to the attic. It was dark and dusty. They saw boxes and bags and furniture. + +"Wow, look at all this stuff!" Ben exclaimed. He ran to a big box and opened it. He found a hat and a coat and a sword. He put them on and pretended to be a pirate. + +"Arrr, matey!" he shouted. "I'm the captain of this ship! You have to do what I order!" + +Anna laughed. She looked for something to play with too. She found a doll and a dress and a crown. She put them on and pretended to be a princess. + +"Hello, pirate!" she said. "I'm the queen of this castle! You have to be nice to me or I'll send you to the dungeon!" + +Ben and Anna played for a long time. They made up stories and adventures. They had fun in the attic. They forgot they were bored. +Anna liked to write poems. She wrote them on paper with her crayons. She wrote about her toys, her cat, and her mom. She was very proud of her poems. + +One day, she showed her poems to her friend Ben. Ben was chubby and liked to eat cookies. He looked at Anna's poems and said, "These are nice, but they are too short. You should write longer poems, like the ones we read in school. They have big words and rhyme. I recommend you try that." + +Anna felt sad. She liked her poems the way they were. She did not want to use big words or rhyme. She said, "But I write what I feel and what I see. I don't need big words or rhyme to do that. I think my poems are good." + +Ben shrugged. He said, "OK, but I think longer poems are better. Do you want a cookie?" He offered Anna a cookie from his bag. + +Anna smiled. She said, "Thank you, but no. I don't like cookies. I like fruits. Do you want an apple?" She offered Ben an apple from her lunch box. + +Ben smiled. He said, "Thank you, but no. I don't like fruits. I like cookies. But I like you. You are my friend." + +Anna said, "I like you too. You are my friend. And I like your poems too. They are different from mine, but they are good." + +Ben and Anna hugged. They decided to share their poems and their snacks. They learned that they could like different things and still be friends. They were happy. +Sara liked to play with beetles. She found them in the grass and gave them names. She had a big black beetle named Bob, a shiny green beetle named Lily, and a red and yellow beetle named Max. She put them in a jar with some leaves and water and took them to school. + +At school, Sara showed her beetles to her friends. Some of them liked the beetles and wanted to see them. But some of them did not like the beetles and said they were ugly and gross. They made fun of Sara and her beetles. + +"Beetles are not pets, they are bugs!" said Jake, a mean boy. "You are weird, Sara. Why don't you have a normal pet, like a dog or a cat?" + +Sara felt sad and angry. She loved her beetles and did not want Jake to hurt them. She said, "Beetles are not weird, they are cool. They have many colors and shapes and they can do many things. They are my friends and I have names for them. This is Bob, this is Lily, and this is Max." + +Jake laughed and said, "Those are silly names for beetles. They don't care what you call them. They are just dumb bugs. Watch this!" He reached for the jar and tried to grab it from Sara. + +Sara held the jar tight and said, "No, Jake, stop! You are mean and rude. Leave my beetles alone!" She pushed Jake away and ran to the teacher. She told the teacher what Jake did and asked for help. + +The teacher scolded Jake and told him to apologize to Sara and her beetles. She also told him to respect other people's pets and interests. She praised Sara for being brave and caring for her beetles. She asked Sara to tell the class more about her beetles and why she liked them. + +Sara smiled and thanked the teacher. She shared her beetles with the class and told them their names and stories. She explained how beetles can fly, dig, roll, and make sounds. She showed them how to hold them gently and look at them closely. She invited them to ask questions and touch the beetles if they wanted to. + +Many of the kids were curious and interested in the beetles. They asked Sara many questions and said nice things about her beetles. They said they were sorry for making fun of her and that they wanted to be her friends. Even Jake said he was sorry and that he learned something new. He said he liked Max the best because he had bright colors. + +Sara was happy and proud. She thanked the kids for being kind and open-minded. She said she was glad to have new friends and that she hoped they would like her beetles too. She said she would bring more beetles next time and maybe even some other bugs. She said beetles were popular and fun. She hugged her jar and smiled. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big rabbit in the grass. The rabbit is brown and soft. It has long ears and a short tail. + +"Look, a rabbit!" Lily says. "Let's go and say hello." + +"OK," Ben says. "But be quiet. We don't want to scare it." + +They walk slowly to the rabbit. The rabbit sees them and stops eating. It looks at them with big eyes. + +"Hello, rabbit," Lily says. "We are Lily and Ben. What is your name?" + +The rabbit does not answer. It hops away a little bit. + +"Wait, rabbit," Ben says. "We are nice. We have a carrot for you. Do you like carrots?" + +He takes a carrot out of his pocket. He holds it out to the rabbit. The rabbit smells the carrot. It comes closer to Ben. + +"Good rabbit," Ben says. "This is a carrot. It is orange and crunchy. You can have it." + +The rabbit takes the carrot from Ben. It bites it with its teeth. It makes a happy sound. + +"Yay, the rabbit likes the carrot," Lily says. "Can we pet you, rabbit?" + +She reaches out her hand to touch the rabbit. The rabbit lets her pet it. It feels warm and soft. + +"Wow, you are so cute, rabbit," Lily says. "Can we be your friends?" + +The rabbit nods its head. It likes Lily and Ben. They are kind and gentle. + +"Can we stay with you, rabbit?" Ben asks. "We want to play with you more." + +The rabbit shakes its head. It points to a hole in the ground. It is its home. + +"Sorry, we can't go in your home," Lily says. "It is too small for us. But we can come back tomorrow. Will you be here?" + +The rabbit nods its head again. It smiles. It likes the idea. + +"OK, then," Ben says. "We will see you tomorrow, rabbit. Bye-bye." + +"Bye-bye, rabbit," Lily says. "Thank you for the carrot." + +They wave to the rabbit. The rabbit waves back. It goes into its hole. It is happy. + +Lily and Ben go back to their parents. They tell them about the rabbit. They are happy too. + +They can't wait to see the rabbit again. They hope it will stay in the park. They hope it will not meet a bald eagle. Bald eagles are big and scary. They like to eat rabbits. That would be very bad. +Tim and Sam were best friends. They liked to play with cars, balls and books. One day, they found a big box in the park. It had a shiny lock and a note. The note said: "This box has a magic spell. Only honest kids can open it. If you lie, the box will stay shut." + +Tim and Sam wanted to see what was inside the box. They tried to open the lock, but it did not work. They looked at each other and wondered what to do. + +"Maybe we can trick the box," Tim said. "Let's pretend we are honest and say nice things." + +Sam nodded. He thought it was a good idea. They took turns to say nice things to the box. + +"I always share my toys with Sam," Tim said. + +"I always help Tim with his homework," Sam said. + +"I never tell lies to my mom," Tim said. + +"I never break the rules at school," Sam said. + +But the box did not open. It stayed shut. Tim and Sam felt sad and angry. They kicked the box and shouted at it. + +"Stupid box! You are lying! We are honest kids! Open up!" + +But the box did not open. It stayed shut. Tim and Sam felt tired and bored. They decided to rest on the grass and wait for someone to come. + +Soon, a girl came to the park. She saw the box and the note. She read the note and smiled. She walked to the box and said: + +"Hello, box. I am Lily. I am an honest kid. I always tell the truth, even when it is hard. Can I open you?" + +The box made a click sound. The lock opened. Lily lifted the lid and saw a beautiful rainbow inside. She gasped and clapped her hands. + +"Wow! This is amazing! Thank you, box!" + +She looked around and saw Tim and Sam. They were awake and watching her. They felt ashamed and sorry. + +"Hi, Lily," Tim said. "We are Tim and Sam. We tried to open the box, but we lied. We are not honest kids. We are sorry." + +Lily smiled and said: + +"That's okay. I forgive you. You can still see the rainbow. But you have to promise me something. You have to promise to be honest from now on. Honesty is the best magic. It can open any box and any heart." + +Tim and Sam nodded. They promised to be honest. They joined Lily and looked at the rainbow. They felt happy and proud. They learned a valuable lesson. They became friends with Lily. They played with the box and the rainbow until it was time to go home. +Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to play with their toys in their room. Sam has a big truck that can make noises and move. Ben has a small car that is broken. Ben wants to play with Sam's truck, but Sam says no. + +"Please, Sam, let me play with your truck. My car is broken and it is no fun," Ben says. + +"No, Ben, this is my truck. You have your own car. Go away," Sam says. + +Ben is sad and angry. He waits until Sam goes to the bathroom. Then he runs to Sam's truck and takes it. He wants to drive it under the bed, where Sam cannot find it. But he is not careful. He hits the bed with the truck and it breaks. The truck makes a loud noise and stops moving. + +Sam hears the noise and comes back to the room. He sees Ben with his broken truck under the bed. He is very mad. He yells at Ben and pushes him. Ben cries and says he is sorry. But Sam does not listen. He hits Ben with his fist and makes him bleed. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the room. She sees Sam and Ben fighting and the broken truck. She is very upset. She scolds Sam and Ben and takes away their toys. She says they have to go to bed without dinner. Sam and Ben are both unhappy. They have no toys, no food, and no fun. They wish they had been nice to each other. +Tim and Mia are twins. They like to play together. They have a furry cat named Spot. Spot likes to sleep on their bed. + +One day, Mom makes broccoli for lunch. Tim and Mia do not like broccoli. They make faces and say "yuck". + +Mom says, "Broccoli is good for you. It makes you strong and healthy. You have to eat it." + +Tim and Mia look at each other. They do not want to eat it. They look at Spot. Spot is awake and watching them. + +Tim has an idea. He whispers to Mia, "Let's give our broccoli to Spot. He will eat it for us." + +Mia nods. She thinks it is a good idea. They pick up their broccoli and put it on the floor. They call Spot. + +"Here, Spot, here. We have something for you. It is yummy." + +Spot comes to them. He sniffs the broccoli. He does not like it either. He shakes his head and walks away. + +Tim and Mia are sad. They look at Mom. Mom is not happy. She says, "You cannot fool me. You have to eat your broccoli. Spot does not like it either. He is a smart cat." + +Tim and Mia sigh. They know Mom is right. They decide to support each other. They hold hands and eat their broccoli. They make funny faces and laugh. + +Mom smiles. She says, "Good job, Tim and Mia. You are brave and kind. I am proud of you." + +Tim and Mia finish their broccoli. They hug Mom. They hug Spot. They are happy. They say, "We love you, Mom. We love you, Spot." +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the farm. The farm has many animals and plants. Tom and Lily like to feed the animals and water the plants. + +One day, they see a big bird in the sky. The bird is black and has a sharp beak. The bird is hungry. It wants to eat the wheat. The wheat is the plant that makes bread. Tom and Lily like bread. + +Tom and Lily are nervous. They do not want the bird to eat the wheat. They want to protect the wheat. They run to the scarecrow. The scarecrow is a doll that looks like a person. It has a hat and a coat and a stick. It scares the birds away. + +Tom and Lily take the stick from the scarecrow. They wave the stick in the air. They make loud noises. They say, "Go away, bird! Go away! This is our wheat!" + +The bird sees Tom and Lily. The bird hears Tom and Lily. The bird is scared. It flies away. It does not eat the wheat. + +Tom and Lily are happy. They hug the scarecrow. They say, "Thank you, scarecrow! You helped us protect the wheat!" + +The end. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her toys. She had many dolls, cars, blocks and books. She also had a special toy, an angel. The angel was white and soft, with wings and a smile. Lily loved her angel very much and took it everywhere. + +One day, Lily's mom told her to clean her room. She said, "Lily, you have too many toys on the floor. You need to put them away in the box. Then you can play with your angel." Lily nodded and said, "Okay, mom. I will be honest and clean my room." + +But Lily did not want to clean her room. She wanted to play with her angel. She thought, "Maybe I can hide some toys under the bed. Mom will not see them. Then I can play with my angel sooner." So Lily took some toys and put them under the bed. She did not put them in the box. She was not honest. + +Then Lily took her angel and went to the living room. She said, "Mom, I cleaned my room. Can I play with my angel now?" Mom smiled and said, "Good girl, Lily. Let me see your room." She followed Lily to her room. + +But when mom saw Lily's room, she was not happy. She saw the toys under the bed. She said, "Lily, you did not clean your room. You hid some toys under the bed. That is not honest. That is naughty. You lied to me. You cannot play with your angel now. You have to clean your room properly and say sorry to me." + +Lily felt sad and ashamed. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I was wrong. I will clean my room now." But mom said, "No, Lily. It is too late. You have to learn your lesson. You have to give me your angel. I will keep it until you are honest and good. Maybe for a long time." + +Lily cried and begged. She said, "No, mom. Please don't take my angel. I love my angel. It is my special toy. Please, mom. Please." But mom did not listen. She took the angel from Lily's hands and walked away. Lily was left alone in her room, with no angel and no toys. She felt very sad and sorry. She wished she had been honest and cleaned her room. She wished she had not lied to mom. She wished she had her angel back. But it was too late. The end. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make sounds with their mouths when they move the cars. Zoom, zoom, zoom! + +One day, they find a big car in the garage. It is shiny and red. It has a crown on the front. It is the king car. Tom and Sam want to play with it. They think it is very cool. + +They push the car out of the garage. They take turns to sit in the car and pretend to drive. They make louder sounds with their mouths. Zoom, zoom, zoom! They feel like kings. + +But the car is not a toy. It is a real car. It has a key in the ignition. Tom does not know what the key is for. He turns it and the car starts. It makes a loud noise. Vroom, vroom, vroom! + +The car begins to move. Tom is scared. He does not know how to stop the car. He cries for help. Sam runs after the car. He shouts to Tom. "Tom, Tom, get out of the car! It is dangerous!" + +But Tom cannot get out of the car. He is stuck in the seat belt. He tries to pull it off. He pushes the buttons on the dashboard. He hopes to find the brake. But he only makes the car go faster. Zoom, zoom, zoom! + +The car zooms out of the driveway. It zooms down the street. It zooms past the park. It zooms towards the busy road. Tom and Sam are in trouble. They need someone to save them. Who will help them? +Tom is a boy who likes to play with his dog. His dog is a lab. His dog is big and black and has a waggy tail. Tom and his dog like to run and jump and fetch in the park. + +One day, Tom's mom says they have to go to the doctor. Tom does not like the doctor. He feels nervous. He does not want to get a shot or a check-up. He wants to stay with his dog. He hugs his dog and says, "Don't worry, I will be back soon." + +Tom's mom takes him to the car. She says, "You can bring your dog with you. The doctor likes dogs. He has a lab too." Tom feels a little better. He likes labs. He thinks maybe the doctor is nice. He puts his dog in the car and they drive to the doctor. + +When they get to the doctor, Tom sees a big sign that says "Lab". He thinks it is a place for labs. He is excited. He says, "Mom, can we go to the lab? Maybe we can see the doctor's lab." His mom says, "Sure, we can go to the lab. But it is not a place for labs. It is a place where the doctor does tests. He needs to take a little bit of your blood to make sure you are healthy." + +Tom feels nervous again. He does not like tests. He does not like blood. He says, "Mom, I don't want to go to the lab. I want to go home with my dog." His mom says, "It will be okay, Tom. It will be very quick and it will not hurt. Your dog can come with you. He will make you feel brave. And maybe you will see the doctor's lab too. He is very friendly and he likes to play." + +Tom decides to try. He holds his dog's leash and walks to the lab. He sees the doctor. The doctor smiles and says, "Hello, Tom. I'm glad you came. And who is this? Is this your lab? He is very handsome. Do you want to meet my lab? His name is Max. He is in the back. He loves to meet new friends." + +Tom feels a little less nervous. He likes the doctor. He likes Max. He says, "Yes, please. I want to meet Max. Can my dog play with him?" The doctor says, "Of course. Let's go to the back. But first, let me take a little bit of your blood. It will be very easy. You just need to sit here and hold your mom's hand. I will give you a band-aid and a sticker when we are done." + +Tom does what the doctor says. He sits and holds his mom's hand. He feels a tiny pinch. He says, "Ow!" But it is over soon. The doctor gives him a band-aid and a sticker. He says, "You did great, Tom. You are very brave. Now let's go see Max and your dog. They are waiting for us." + +Tom smiles. He feels proud. He says, "Thank you, doctor. Can we go to the lab now?" The doctor says, "Yes, we can. Come on, let's go to the lab." Tom and his mom and his dog follow the doctor to the back. They see Max. He is a big and yellow lab. He has a waggy tail too. He barks and runs to them. He licks Tom and his dog. He is very friendly. He likes to play. + +Tom and his dog play with Max. They run and jump and fetch in the back. They have fun. Tom forgets about the lab and the blood and the shot. He thinks the doctor is nice. He thinks labs are the best. He says, "Mom, I like the lab. Can we come back again?" His mom says, "Maybe, Tom. Maybe we can come back again." She hugs him and his dog. She says, "I'm proud of you, Tom. You are a good boy. And you have a good dog." Tom and his dog wag their tails. They are happy. They like the lab. +Anna and Ben are twins. They are three years old. Today is their birthday. They are very happy. They wear new clothes and hats. Mom and Dad give them a big cake with candles. They sing a song and blow the candles. + +"Happy birthday, Anna and Ben!" Mom and Dad say. "We have a surprise for you. Open this box." + +Anna and Ben open the box. Inside the box, there are many small and colorful things. They look like balls. They smell sweet. + +"What are these?" Anna asks. + +"These are gum. You can chew them and make bubbles. But don't swallow them. They are not food." Dad explains. + +Anna and Ben are confused. They have never seen gum before. They take one each and put them in their mouths. They chew and chew. They feel something soft and sticky. + +"How do we make bubbles?" Ben asks. + +"You have to blow air with your mouth. Like this." Mom shows them. She makes a big bubble with her gum. It pops and makes a noise. + +Anna and Ben try to do the same. They blow air with their mouths. But they don't make bubbles. They make spit. The spit falls on their clothes and faces. They are wet and messy. + +"Oops!" Anna and Ben say. + +Mom and Dad laugh. They help them clean up. They hug them and kiss them. + +"It's okay. You can try again later. You are still learning. We love you very much. Let's celebrate your birthday with some ice cream." Mom says. + +Anna and Ben smile. They love ice cream. They love Mom and Dad. They love their birthday. They are very happy. +Tom and Sue liked to play in the park. They liked to slide, swing, and run. But their favorite thing was to look for rocks. They liked to find rocks of different colors, shapes, and sizes. They liked to make piles of rocks and pretend they were treasure. + +One day, they found a very special rock. It was shiny and smooth and had many colors. Tom and Sue both wanted the rock. They both reached for it at the same time. + +"Mine!" Tom said. + +"No, mine!" Sue said. + +They pulled and tugged and shouted. They did not want to share the rock. They did not want to play together anymore. + +A big boy saw them fighting. He was mean and greedy. He wanted the rock too. He sneaked up behind them and grabbed the rock from their hands. + +"Ha ha!" he said. "This is my rock now. It is too good for you. You are just babies." + +He ran away with the rock. Tom and Sue were sad and angry. They had lost their rock and their friend. + +They looked at each other. They felt sorry for what they had done. They decided to work together to get their rock back. They were gifted at finding rocks. They knew the park well. They followed the big boy's footsteps. + +They found him sitting on a bench. He was holding the rock and smiling. He did not see them coming. Tom and Sue had a plan. Tom distracted the big boy by throwing a stick at him. Sue grabbed the rock from his hand. They ran away as fast as they could. + +They made it back to their pile of rocks. They hugged and cheered. They had their rock and their friend back. They decided to share the rock and play together. They learned that staying together was better than fighting. They were happy. +Lily likes to play in the park. She likes to swing and slide and run. One day, she sees a dog in the park. The dog is big and brown and dirty. He has mud on his fur and leaves in his ears. + +Lily wants to meet the dog. She runs to him and says hello. The dog wags his tail and licks her face. Lily laughs and hugs the dog. She does not mind that he is dirty. She thinks he is friendly and fun. + +The dog's owner comes to the park. He is looking for his dog. He sees Lily and the dog playing. He smiles and says sorry. He says his dog ran away from his bath. He says his dog's name is Max. + +Lily says it is okay. She says she likes Max. She says he is a good dog. She asks if she can play with him again. The owner says yes. He says they can come to the park anytime. He says he will bring a towel next time. + +Lily and Max are happy. They have met a new friend. They say goodbye and hope to see each other soon. They both like to play in the park. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they found a pair of sunglasses in the grass. They were white and shiny, and they made everything look different. + +"Look, Lily, I found sunglasses!" Tom said. He put them on and looked around. "Wow, everything is so bright and cool!" + +"Let me try, Tom!" Lily said. She wanted to see what Tom saw. She reached for the sunglasses, but Tom moved away. + +"No, they are mine! I found them first!" Tom said. He ran away from Lily, holding the sunglasses. + +Lily was sad and angry. She chased Tom, but he was too fast. She saw him run towards the big tree, where they liked to swing on the rope. She had an idea. + +Tom reached the tree and jumped on the rope. He felt happy and free. He swung high and low, wearing the sunglasses. He did not see Lily hiding behind the tree. + +When Tom swung back, Lily sprang out and grabbed the sunglasses. She pulled them off his face and ran away. + +"Hey, give them back!" Tom shouted. He let go of the rope and fell to the ground. He hurt his knee and started to cry. + +Lily heard Tom cry and felt sorry. She stopped and turned around. She saw Tom on the ground, holding his knee. + +"Are you okay, Tom?" Lily asked. She ran back to him and gave him the sunglasses. "I'm sorry, I was mean. You can have them." + +Tom looked at Lily and smiled. He took the sunglasses and put them on Lily's face. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are nice. You can have them too." He said. He hugged Lily and kissed her cheek. + +They both wore the sunglasses and played together. They learned to share and be kind. They were happy twins. +Tom was an adventurous boy. He liked to explore new places and have fun. One day, he saw a big gate near his house. He wanted to see what was behind it. + +He walked to the gate and tried to open it. But it was locked. He saw a guard sitting on a chair next to the gate. The guard was wearing a hat and a uniform. He looked bored. + +"Hello, guard," Tom said. "Can I go inside the gate?" + +The guard looked at Tom and shook his head. "No, you can't," he said. "This is a private place. You need a key to enter." + +"Where can I get a key?" Tom asked. + +The guard pointed to a big house on the other side of the gate. "The owner of the place has the key. But he is not here. He is away on a trip. You have to wait until he comes back." + +Tom felt disappointed. He really wanted to see what was behind the gate. He thought it might be a garden, or a playground, or a zoo. He decided to try another way. + +He looked around and saw a tree near the gate. The tree had many branches and leaves. Tom thought he could climb the tree and jump over the gate. He was not afraid of heights. He was adventurous. + +He ran to the tree and started to climb. He went higher and higher, until he reached the top. He looked down and saw the guard. The guard did not see him. He was reading a book. + +Tom smiled and got ready to jump. He thought he was very clever. But he did not mind the sign on the gate. The sign said: "Beware of the dog." +Ben and Mia were friends who liked to play in the forest. They liked to find acorns and make them into hats and necklaces. One day, they saw a big acorn on a branch. Ben wanted to get it, but Mia said it was too high. + +"Let me try," Ben said. "I can climb very well." + +He went up the tree and reached for the acorn. But the branch was weak and it broke. Ben fell down and hit his head on a rock. He did not speak or move. + +Mia was scared and ran to him. She shook him and called his name, but he did not answer. She cried and cried. She wished she had been more humble and listened to Mia. She wished they had left the big acorn alone. She wished Ben was okay. But it was too late. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a bulb in her room that she loved very much. It was a big, round bulb that shone bright light. One day, Lily decided to travel to her grandma's house. She packed her bag and set off on her journey. + +As she was walking, she noticed an unusual thing. A little boy was crying because he lost his toy. Lily felt sad for him and decided to help. She searched high and low until she found the toy and gave it back to the little boy. He was very happy and thanked her. + +Lily finally arrived at her grandma's house and told her about her journey. Her grandma was proud of her for helping the little boy. Lily learned that it's important to be kind and helpful to others, even when you're traveling. +Once upon a time, there was a big, green field. In the field, there was a melon. The melon was big and round. One day, a rabbit appeared. The rabbit saw the melon and he thought it looked tasty. He tried to eat it, but it was too big for him. Then, a crazy monkey appeared. The monkey saw the rabbit and the melon. He wanted to play a trick on the rabbit. The monkey took the melon and threw it far away. The rabbit was sad because he wanted to eat the melon. But then, the monkey appeared again with the melon and gave it to the rabbit. The rabbit was happy and they all played together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a new car to play with. The car was red and shiny, but it was also very spoiled. Timmy didn't mind, he just wanted to race it around the room. + +As Timmy was racing his new car, he accidentally knocked over a big case that was sitting on the floor. The case was filled with his mom's old clothes. Timmy's mom was upset, but Timmy didn't mean to make a mess. He just wanted to race his car. + +Timmy's mom helped him clean up the mess and then they sat down to play together. Timmy showed his mom how fast his new car could go and they had a lot of fun racing it around. Timmy was happy to have a new toy to play with and his mom was happy to spend time with him. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her stuffed hippo. One day, Lily went to the zoo with her mom and dad. They saw lots of animals, like lions and monkeys. + +But when they got to the hippo exhibit, Lily's mom said it was too dangerous to get too close. "Stay back, Lily," she insisted. "Hippos might look cute, but they can be very dangerous." + +Lily nodded and stayed back, but she still loved her stuffed hippo just as much. As they left the zoo, Lily said to her mom, "I love hippos, but I know they can be dangerous." Her mom smiled and said, "That's right, Lily. You're a smart girl." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yummy cookies. One day, she went to the kitchen to get a cookie from the drawer, but it was empty. She looked around and saw her brother, Jack, eating the last cookie. + +Lily got upset and started to cry. Jack didn't know what to do, so he went to his room and closed the door. Lily followed him and saw that Jack had a cookie in his hand. She asked him if she could have a bite, but Jack said no. + +Lily decided to hang her head and walk away. Jack felt bad and gave her the cookie. They hugged and made up. From that day on, they shared the cookies in the drawer and never fought again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom brought home a new newspaper. Lily thought it looked amazing with all the pictures and colors. + +Lily's mom said, "Be careful, Lily. The edges of the newspaper are sharp." + +Lily replied, "Okay, Mommy. I will be careful." + +Later that day, Lily's friend came over to play. Lily showed her the amazing newspaper. Her friend said, "Wow! That is so cool!" + +Lily said, "Just be careful, the edges are sharp." + +Lily and her friend had a fun time looking at the pictures and reading the newspaper together. They were happy and excited to learn new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she found a big, heavy candle in her room. She wanted to light it, but her mommy said no. "It's too dangerous," her mommy said. But Lily didn't listen. She lit the candle anyway. + +The flame was pretty, but the candle was too heavy for her. She dropped it, and it broke into many little pieces. Lily was sad, but she knew she shouldn't have ignored her mommy's warning. From then on, she promised to always listen to her mommy and never play with candles again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to eat yummy candy and play with her toys. One day, she fell down and hurt her arm. Her mommy took her to the hospital to get an x-ray. The x-ray showed that Lily's arm was broken. + +Lily cried and said, "I don't want a broken arm. I can't play with my toys." Her mommy hugged her and said, "It's okay, we will get you a cast and your arm will get better soon." + +But when Lily got her cast, she couldn't play with her toys or eat yummy candy because her arm hurt. She felt sad and cried again. Her mommy tried to show her some new games to play, but Lily didn't want to play them. + +In the end, Lily learned that sometimes bad things happen, but they can get better. She also learned that it's important to try new things and not give up. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a lot of toys and she loved to play with them. One day, she decided to sort all of her toys into different groups. She put all of her dolls in one group, all of her cars in another group, and all of her stuffed animals in a third group. + +While she was sorting her toys, her mom came into the room with a patient smile on her face. She watched Lily sort her toys for a while and then said, "You're doing a great job, Lily. You're being very organized." + +Lily smiled and felt proud of herself. She knew that being organized was a good thing. She was a modest little girl, so she didn't brag about her sorting skills, but she was happy to have done a good job. From that day on, she made sure to always keep her toys sorted neatly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the woods. One day, she met a bear who asked her, "Can you make a hut for me?" + +Lily said, "Yes, I can make a hut for you. But what is a hut?" + +"A hut is a small house made of sticks and leaves," replied the bear. + +Lily found some sticks and leaves and made a delicate hut for the bear. The bear was very happy and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are very kind." + +Lily smiled and said, "You're welcome, Mr. Bear. I'm happy to help." And they became friends and played together in the woods every day. +Once upon a time, there was a kind baker named Mrs. Brown. She loved to bake cakes and cookies for her friends and family. One day, she was baking a cake for her friend's birthday party. She used her mixer to mix the batter and it smelled so good! + +As she was mixing, her little son, Tommy, came into the kitchen. "Mommy, can I help you?" he asked. Mrs. Brown smiled and said, "Of course, you can help me pour the batter into the pan." + +Tommy was very generous and poured the batter carefully into the pan. But then, he started to disturb the batter by tapping it with a spoon. Mrs. Brown said, "Tommy, please don't disturb the batter. We want the cake to be nice and fluffy." + +Later that day, at the birthday party, everyone loved the cake. Mrs. Brown's friend said, "This cake is so delicious! How did you make it so fluffy?" Mrs. Brown smiled and said, "I had a little helper who poured the batter and a little troublemaker who disturbed it, but it turned out just right!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. But one day, it was very hot outside. Lily felt the heat on her face and started to sweat. + +Her mom said, "Lily, you need to be careful in the heat. You should rest in the shade and drink some water." + +Lily nodded her head and sat down under a tree. She blinked her eyes and saw a butterfly flying by. "Hello, butterfly!" she said. + +The butterfly stopped and said, "Hi, Lily! Do you want to play?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, please!" They played together for a while, and then Lily went back inside to cool off. She was happy to have a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who wanted to be adventurous. He wanted to fly high in the sky and see new places. So, one day he flew away from his nest and spread his wings wide. + +The little bird flew over mountains and rivers, and he saw many new things. He met new bird friends and they had lots of fun together. The little bird felt very happy and proud of his success in exploring the world. + +As the sun started to set, the little bird knew it was time to go back home. He flew back to his nest and snuggled up with his family. The little bird felt very tired, but he was also very happy. He knew he had a great adventure and he couldn't wait to do it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Ted. Ted had soft brown fur that kept him warm in the winter. One day, Ted met a rabbit named Benny. Benny said, "Hi Ted! Do you want to play?" Ted replied, "Yes, I love playing with friends!" + +Benny said, "Let's count the flowers in the field. It will be fun!" Ted thought that was an incredible idea. They started counting the flowers, one by one. Ted counted up to ten and Benny counted up to twelve. + +After they finished counting, Ted said, "That was so much fun! I love counting with friends." Benny agreed and they both went home, feeling happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to whistle and sing all day long. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. They decided to play hide-and-seek. Lily found a great hiding spot behind a tree. She waited for her friends to find her, but they never did. + +After a while, Lily got bored and decided to go find her friends. When she found them, they were upset with her for not playing the game properly. They told her that she needed to be clear about the rules before she decided to hide. Lily felt sad and realized that she should have listened to her friends. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to always listen to her friends and be clear about the rules before playing any games. She also continued to whistle and sing, but now she did it with her friends. They all had fun together and Lily learned an important lesson about being a good friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a pretty voice that she liked to use to sing songs. One day, Lily went outside to play in the rain. She got very wet and her clothes were all wet too. + +When Lily came back inside her house, her mom said, "Lily, you're all wet! Let's dry you off." Lily's mom used a big towel to dry her off. "Thank you, Mommy!" said Lily. + +Later that day, Lily saw an ugly bug outside. "Ew, that bug is so ugly!" Lily said. Her mom said, "Lily, that bug is just trying to live its life. It may not be pretty, but it's still important." + +Lily thought about what her mom said and decided to be kind to the bug. She said, "Hello, little bug. You may be ugly, but you're still special." The bug didn't say anything back, but Lily felt happy for being kind. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play hockey with his friends. One day, they found an old and filthy hockey stick in the park. Timmy picked it up and said, "This stick is dirty, but it's better than nothing." + +Suddenly, a big dog appeared out of nowhere and chased them. Timmy and his friends ran as fast as they could, but the dog was too fast. They had to escape! Timmy shouted, "Quick, let's climb up that tree!" They all climbed up the tree and waited until the dog went away. + +After the dog left, Timmy said, "That was scary! We need to be careful next time." His friend replied, "Yeah, and we also need to find a better hockey stick." They all laughed and went home, happy to have escaped from the dog. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his plastic toys, especially his toy cars. He would spend hours making them race around his room and pretending they were driving to far-off places. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy saw Timmy's toy cars and became envious. He wished he had toy cars like Timmy's. But Timmy was a good friend and said, "Don't worry, you can play with my cars too!" + +Billy was happy and they played together for a while. But then, Billy accidentally broke one of the toy cars. Timmy was upset, but he managed to fix it with some tape. They continued to play and have fun together, sharing Timmy's plastic toys. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, while she was running in the park, she saw a mysterious jar on the ground. + +Lily was curious and wanted to know what was inside the jar. She tried to open it, but it was slippery and hard to hold. Suddenly, she slipped and fell down. + +When she got back up, she noticed that the jar had cracked open. Inside, there was a beautiful butterfly. Lily was so happy! She decided to take care of the butterfly and help it fly away when it was ready. From that day on, she always looked for mysterious things in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Fin. Fin lived in the ocean with his family and friends. One day, Fin and his friends were swimming around when they saw a big, black shark. The shark was hungry and wanted to eat Fin and his friends. + +Fin was scared and didn't know what to do. But then he had an idea. He told his friends to swim together in a big group, so the shark wouldn't be able to eat them. They managed to swim away from the shark and hide in a big coral reef. + +Fin felt proud that he managed to keep his friends safe from the shark. They all hugged and swam around happily. From that day on, they knew they could manage any problem that came their way in the big, beautiful ocean. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play soccer with his friends. One day, they decided to have an adventurous game in the park. Timmy's team was losing, but he didn't give up. He kicked the ball and scored a goal! His friends were so happy and they carried him on their shoulders. Timmy felt like a champion! From that day on, he knew that if he tried his best, he could do anything. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a pretty skirt that she loved to wear. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. They played for a long time and Lily got very tired. Her mom came to pick her up and noticed how tired she was. + +Lily's mom recommended that she take a nap when they got home. Lily agreed and went straight to bed. She dreamt of playing in the park with her friends and wearing her pretty skirt. When she woke up, she felt much better and was ready to play again. From that day on, Lily's mom always reminded her to rest when she felt tired. +Once upon a time, there was a kind man named John. John loved to play music on his guitar. He would play music every day and everyone in the town loved it. One day, a little girl named Lily came up to John and said, "I love your music, can you play me a song?" John smiled and said, "Of course, I would be happy to play a song for you." + +After John played a song for Lily, she said, "Thank you so much! You are very generous." John smiled again and said, "It's my pleasure to make music for others." Lily then asked, "Do you pray before playing music?" John nodded his head and said, "Yes, I pray for the music to bring happiness to others." + +Lily was very happy to hear that John prayed before playing music. She said, "I will pray too, so that you can keep playing music for us." John was touched by Lily's kind words and said, "Thank you, Lily. Your prayers mean a lot to me." From that day on, John and Lily became good friends and they would often pray together before John played his guitar. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch the birds fly in the sky. One day, she went outside to play and found a big, juicy strawberry. She was so happy and ate it all up. It was very yummy! + +After playing for a while, Lily started to feel tired. She decided to take a nap under a tree. As she closed her eyes, she thought about the strawberry she had eaten. She dreamed about more strawberries and birds flying in the sky. When she woke up, she felt refreshed and ready to play again. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside but she always tripped and fell. One day, she wanted to cross the street to see her friend but her mom told her to stay on the sidewalk. + +Lily didn't listen and tried to cross the street anyway. She fell down and scraped her knee. Her mom came running over to help her up and said, "You should have stayed on the sidewalk like I told you." + +Lily learned her lesson and promised to be more careful. She stayed on the sidewalk and made it safely across the street to see her friend. From then on, she always remembered to listen to her mom and stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cat named Mittens who had soft fur that she loved to pet. One day, Lily went to the store with her mom to buy a new toy. She saw a toy that she really wanted, but it was too expensive. Her mom told her it was too cheaply made and would break easily. Lily was sad, but she knew her mom was right. + +When they got home, Mittens was playing with a ball of yarn. Lily wanted to play too, but Mittens wouldn't share. Lily tried to take the yarn away, but Mittens wouldn't quit playing with it. Finally, Lily got tired and decided to play with her other toys instead. Mittens saw that Lily was sad and decided to share the yarn with her after all. They played together happily ever after. +One day, a raven flew up in the sky. The raven was big and black. He had feathers that were shiny and smooth. But today, the raven was not clean. He was filthy and had dirt on his feathers. + +The raven wanted to go to his nest. He flew and flew until he saw his home. It was in a tall tree. He landed on a branch and looked around. His nest was cozy and warm. He was happy to be home. + +The raven knew he needed to clean his feathers. He took a bath in a puddle of water. He splashed and played until he was clean. Then he went to sleep in his nest. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play on her rug. One day, her big brother came and wanted to play with her. But Lily said no, she wanted to play alone. This made her brother sad and they started to argue. + +Suddenly, the rug began to shake and a powerful wind blew through the room. The rug started to part in the middle and Lily and her brother fell into the gap. They were scared and didn't know what to do. + +But then, they realized they needed to work together to get out. They held hands and used their powerful muscles to push the rug back together. Finally, they made it out and hugged each other. From that day on, they played together on the rug and never fought again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat cat named Whiskers. Whiskers loved to sleep all day long and only woke up to eat his food. One day, Whiskers' owner got a new job and had to leave Whiskers alone for a long time. Whiskers didn't like being alone and started to scream for his owner to come back. But his owner couldn't hear him. + +Whiskers was very sad and didn't know what to do. He decided to go outside and explore. He found some birds and tried to catch them, but they flew away. Then he saw a butterfly and chased it around for a while. But he still felt lonely and wanted his owner to come back. + +After a while, Whiskers' owner came back from work. Whiskers was so happy to see him that he didn't even mind that he had been alone all day. He purred and rubbed against his owner's legs, showing how much he loved him. From that day on, Whiskers never screamed again because he knew his owner would always come back. +Once upon a time, there was a sailor named Jack. He was a restless sailor who loved to explore the sea. One day, he met a little girl named Lily. + +"Hi there! What are you doing?" asked Jack. + +"I'm playing with my doll," replied Lily. + +"That's nice. Do you want to wear my sailor hat?" asked Jack. + +"Yes please!" exclaimed Lily. + +Lily put on the sailor hat and pretended to be a sailor like Jack. They talked about the sea and the creatures that lived in it. + +"Wow, you're a great sailor!" said Jack. + +"Thank you! Can we sail together someday?" asked Lily. + +"Of course! I would love to sail with you," replied Jack. + +From that day on, Jack and Lily became good friends and they sailed together on many adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She loved to explore and find new things to play with. One day, she went on a walk and found a big factory. She was curious about what was inside, so she decided to go in. + +Inside the factory, she met a man named Mr. Smith. He was very polite and asked her what she was doing there. Mia told him that she was just exploring and wanted to see what was inside. Mr. Smith said that it wasn't safe for her to be there and asked her to leave. + +Mia didn't want to leave yet, so she asked Mr. Smith if she could see how things were made in the factory. Mr. Smith thought for a moment and then said that he could show her, but she had to promise to be very careful and not touch anything. + +Mia was so excited to see how things were made, but as they were walking around, she accidentally knocked over a big machine. Mr. Smith was very upset and told her that she had to leave right away. Mia felt bad for what she had done and promised to be more careful next time. She left the factory and went home, hoping to find another adventure soon. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One hot day, Timmy's mom gave him a cooler full of juice. Timmy was so thirsty, he couldn't wait to drink it. + +But when he opened the cooler, he saw an unknown bug inside. Timmy didn't want to drink the juice anymore. He was sad because he was so thirsty. + +Timmy's friends saw him sad and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told them about the bug in his cooler. His friends helped him by getting him a new cooler with fresh juice. Timmy was happy again and they all drank juice together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a poor little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mom and dad. They didn't have much money, so they couldn't buy many toys for Lily to play with. + +One day, Lily's mom asked her to go to the freezer to get some ice cream. Lily opened the freezer and saw a big spider inside! She was scared and whispered to her mom about the spider. + +Lily's mom came to the freezer and saw the spider too. She took a cup and gently put the spider inside it. Then, she took the cup outside and let the spider go free. Lily was happy that the spider was okay and she got to have some ice cream too! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw her friend, Timmy, running really fast. She wanted to be as fast as him, so she started to speed up. + +But as she ran faster and faster, she tripped and fell. She felt ashamed because she thought everyone was laughing at her. But then, Timmy came over and helped her up. He told her that it's not about being the fastest, but about having fun and being safe. + +Lily realized that Timmy was right. She didn't need to be the fastest to have fun. From that day on, she enjoyed playing outside in the sunshine, but she didn't try to speed up too much. She was happy just being herself and having fun with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, Lily saw a boy crying on a bench. She went to him and asked him why he was sad. The boy said he lost his black toy car. Lily felt sad for him and wanted to help. + +She comforted the boy and told him that she would help him look for the car. They searched the park together, but they couldn't find it. Then, Lily had an idea. She remembered that she saw a toy car at the temple nearby. They went to the temple and found the toy car. The boy was so happy and thanked Lily for her help. + +The moral of the story is that helping others can make them happy and feel better. Sometimes, we can find solutions in unexpected places, like the temple. +Once upon a time, there was a happy angel who lived in the sky. The angel loved to fly and play with the clouds. One day, a big storm came and destroyed the angel's home. The angel was very sad and frustrated because it had nowhere to go. But then, some kind birds helped the angel build a new home. Now the angel was happy again, and it played with the birds every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved wearing her colorful socks every day. One day, she couldn't find her favorite pink sock. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. + +Her mom saw Lily was sad and asked her what was wrong. Lily explained that she couldn't find her pink sock. Her mom hugged her and said she understood how she felt. She was very compassionate. + +Lily's mom then helped her look for the missing sock. They searched high and low until they found it hiding under the bed. Lily was so happy and grateful for her mom's help. From that day on, she made sure to always put her socks in the right place so she wouldn't lose them again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to row her boat on the river. She was always very polite to the animals she saw along the way, saying "hello" and "goodbye" to each one. + +One day, Lily saw a big rock in the river that she had to row around. She tried and tried but could not succeed in getting past it. She was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +But then, she remembered the kind words her mother had told her: "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again." So, Lily took a deep breath and tried once more. This time, she rowed with all her might and successfully made it past the rock! + +Lily was so happy and proud of herself for succeeding. She continued down the river, saying "hello" and "goodbye" to all the animals she saw, feeling grateful for the lesson her mother had taught her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet mole named Moley, who was very yellow. Lily loved Moley very much and they played together every day. + +One day, Lily's mom told her that they were going on a trip and they needed to pack their bags. Lily was very excited and she asked Moley if he wanted to come too. Moley was very happy and he said yes. + +Lily and her family went on the trip, but they forgot to pack Moley's food. Moley was very hungry and he started to feel sick. Lily felt very bad and she tried to help Moley, but it was too late. Moley died. + +Lily was very sad and she learned an important lesson. She realized that it's important to take care of the things we love and pack everything we need before we go on a trip. She promised to never forget Moley again. +Once upon a time, there was a painter named Bob. Bob loved to paint all day long. One day, Bob met a little girl named Lily. Lily was playing with her toys in the park. + +Bob asked Lily, "Do you want to help me paint a picture?" + +Lily said, "Yes, please!" + +Bob and Lily painted a beautiful picture of a big tree. Suddenly, a big bird came and tried to take the painting away. + +Bob said, "I will protect our painting!" + +Lily said, "Thank you, Bob. You are not selfish." + +Bob smiled and said, "I am happy to help." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his rubber ball. He would bounce it up and down and all around. + +One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his ball. But when he got there, he saw that there were no other kids around to play with. Timmy felt sad and lonely. He looked around and saw a man with a frown on his face. The man had lots of toys available for kids to play with, but Timmy didn't want to play with them. He just wanted someone to play with his ball. + +Timmy sat down and started to rub his ball. He wished he had someone to play with. Suddenly, a gust of wind blew his ball away. Timmy ran after it, but it bounced into the street. A car was coming and Timmy couldn't get his ball in time. The car hit the ball and it popped. Timmy felt even sadder now. He had lost his ball and had no one to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to help with dinner. She gave Lily an onion to peel. Lily didn't like the onion because it made her eyes water. But she peeled it anyway. + +After dinner, Lily was tired. She went to her room to rest. She saw her favorite book and wanted to read it. But she couldn't find it. So, she decided to write her own story. She wrote about a princess who was also tired and wanted to take a nap. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to go on an adventure to an island. She asked her mom if they could go, but her mom said they had to choose a good day to go. + +Lily was very excited and started packing her bag. She put in some snacks, her favorite toy, and a flexible rope. She thought the rope might come in handy if they needed to climb something on the island. + +Finally, the day came and Lily and her mom went to the island. They had so much fun exploring and finding seashells. Lily was happy she chose to bring her rope because they did have to climb a big rock to see a beautiful view. They had a great day and Lily couldn't wait to go on another adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved going to school. She loved playing with her friends in the classroom and learning new things. One day, her teacher Mrs. Smith brought some sweet treats for the class. Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you Mrs. Smith, these treats are so yummy!" + +Her friend Jack said, "Hey Lily, do you want to hear a joke?" Lily nodded her head excitedly. Jack said, "Why did the teddy bear say no to dessert? Because he was already stuffed!" Lily giggled and said, "That's a funny joke, Jack!" + +After class, Lily went home and told her mom all about the sweet treats and Jack's funny joke. Her mom smiled and said, "It sounds like you had a great day at school today, Lily!" Lily nodded her head and said, "Yes, it was so much fun!" +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird lived in a tree with its family. The bird loved its tree, and it was proud of its home. One day, a big storm came and the wind blew very hard. The little bird tried to resist the wind, but it was too strong. The tree's roots were not strong enough, and the tree fell down. The little bird and its family lost their home, and they had to find a new place to live. The little bird was sad and scared. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a chubby cat named Mittens. One day, Mittens got sick and Lily's mom gave her some medicine to make her feel better. + +Lily didn't understand why Mittens needed medicine, so her mom explained that it was like candy for sick animals. Lily gave Mittens the medicine and soon she was feeling better. + +From then on, Lily knew that when Mittens was sick, she needed medicine to help her get better. And Mittens was happy to have a friend like Lily who could explain things to her. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play with his friends in the meadow, but he was always too worried to talk to new friends. One sunny day, Benny met a friendly frog named Freddy. Freddy hopped over to Benny and said, "Hi there! Do you want to play with me?" + +Benny felt nervous, but he wanted to make a new friend. "Okay," he said quietly. They played hopscotch and hide-and-seek together. After a while, the sun started to get very hot. "I'm starting to melt," said Freddy. + +Benny looked at Freddy and saw that he was turning into a puddle. He felt worried. "Are you okay?" he asked. Freddy laughed and said, "Don't worry, I'm just joking! I'm a frog, so I won't really melt in the sun." Benny smiled and felt happy that he had made a new friend who liked to joke around. From that day on, Benny wasn't so shy anymore and he made lots of new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very curious and always wanted to know more about the world. One day, she saw a lime on the ground and picked it up. She was fascinated by its bright green color and bumpy texture. + +Lily decided to show the lime to her friends, but when she got to the playground, she noticed that one of her friends didn't have any toys to play with. So, she decided to part with her lime and gave it to her friend to play with. + +Although Lily was sad to see her lime go, she felt happy knowing that she made her friend happy. The moral of the story is that sharing with others can bring joy to both the giver and the receiver. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved strawberries very much. One day, her mom brought home an enormous strawberry. It was as big as a basketball! + +Lily was so happy and excited to eat it, but she couldn't bite it because it was too big. She felt sad and discouraged. + +Her mom saw her sad face and said, "Don't worry, Lily. Let's cut the strawberry into small pieces so you can eat it easily." + +Lily felt encouraged by her mom's words and they cut the strawberry together. She enjoyed every bite and was very happy. From that day on, Lily learned that when she feels discouraged, she can always ask for help and someone will encourage her. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweet. Tweet was a happy bird who loved to sing and play with his friends. One day, Tweet saw a big gray cloud in the sky. He asked his friend, "What is that big gray thing in the sky?" His friend replied, "That's a cloud, Tweet. It means it might rain soon." + +Tweet got worried because he didn't like the rain. He asked his friend, "How long will it take for the rain to come?" His friend said, "Just a minute or two, Tweet." + +Tweet decided to fly back to his cozy nest before the rain came. As he was flying, he saw a little worm on the ground who looked very sad. Tweet asked the worm, "Why are you sad?" The worm replied, "I lost my home in the rain last night." + +Tweet felt sorry for the worm and decided to help. He brought the worm to his nest and they became friends. From that day on, Tweet knew that even a little bird like him could make a big difference in someone's life. +Once upon a time, there was a little spider. The spider was confused. It did not know where to go. It wanted to find a nice place to live. + +One day, the spider found a big tree. It thought the tree was a good place to live. The spider started to make a web. It worked very hard. But then, a big wind came. The wind was so strong that it began to tear the spider's web apart. + +The spider was sad. It tried to fix the web, but it was too late. The wind had torn the web into many pieces. The confused spider had to find a new place to live. But it never found a good home again. The spider stayed sad and lost forever. +Once upon a time, there was a big, ugly tree. The tree had no friends. One day, a boy found a bulb. He wanted to add it to the ugly tree. + +The boy dug a hole near the tree and put the bulb in it. He covered the bulb with dirt. The boy was happy to add the bulb to the tree. + +After some time, the bulb grew into a beautiful flower. The ugly tree was happy too. Now, the ugly tree had a pretty friend. They lived happily ever after. +One day, a small boy named Tim went to the beach with his mom. They saw a crab with an unusual big shell. Tim said, "Mom, look at that crab!" His mom said, "Yes, it is very unusual, dear." + +Tim wanted to play with the crab, but his mom told him to be careful. "Crabs can pinch, Tim," she warned. Tim thought about what his mom said, and he knew she was right. So, he decided to just watch the crab from a safe distance. + +After a while, the crab went back into the water. Tim was sad to see it go. "Will the crab return, Mom?" he asked. His mom said, "Maybe, Tim. We can come back another day and see if it's here." Tim felt happy knowing that he might see the unusual crab again in the future. +Once, there was a girl named Sue. She was very tired. Sue wanted to do yoga to feel better. But she did not have a yoga mat. + +Sue had a friend named Tom. Tom had a yoga mat. Sue asked Tom, "Can you lend me your yoga mat?" Tom said, "Yes, I can lend you my yoga mat." + +Sue was very happy. She used Tom's yoga mat to do yoga. After doing yoga, Sue was not tired anymore. She thanked Tom for lending her the yoga mat. They both played together and had fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little lion named Leo. Leo was a nervous lion, and he was scared to go to the bathroom. Every time he tried, he would hear a big roar, and it made him jump. + +One day, Leo's mom said, "Leo, you need to be brave and go to the bathroom. It's okay to be scared, but you can do it!" Leo took a deep breath and went to the bathroom. When he heard the roar, he was scared, but he remembered what his mom said. + +Leo went to the bathroom again and again. Each time, he felt less scared. Soon, he was not nervous anymore. Leo learned that it's okay to be scared, but being brave helps you grow. And from that day on, he roared with pride. +Once upon a time, there was a humble little bug named Bobby. Bobby lived in a small house near a big tree. He had a simple life and was always happy. One day, Bobby heard a tap on his door. He felt something was going to happen. + +Bobby opened the door, but no one was there. He looked around and saw a big rock. He knew the rock could not tap on the door by itself. Bobby felt a little scared but decided to wait and see what happens next. + +Later, Bobby heard another tap on his door. This time, when he opened it, he saw a little bird. The bird said, "I'm sorry if I disturb you. I was the one who tapped on your door. I need help to get back to my nest." Bobby felt happy to help his new friend. Together, they found the bird's nest, and the bird was safe. Bobby went back to his house, feeling good that he helped someone. +Once upon a time, there was a playful cat named Kitty. Kitty liked to jump and run. She loved to play with her friends in the sun. + +One day, Kitty saw a big tree with a branch. She jumped on the branch and looked around. She saw her friends playing below. Kitty wanted to join them, but she felt tired.