diff --git "a/TinyStories_1034.txt" "b/TinyStories_1034.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1034.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +John’s Mommy was very proud of him and gave him a hug. She said, “You’re really very stubborn and determined, John. That’s why you’re able to do these things.†+ +John was so +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sandy who liked to write. Sandy wrote her stories every day and put them in a store. + +One day Sandy went to the store but found it was closed. She was very sad and said to herself, "Why is the store closed?" + +Then Sandy heard a strange sound. She looked around, but all she could see was an unknown door. Sandy slowly opened the door and noticed a secret room with lots of paper and pens. + +"This must be a writing room!" Sandy shouted with joy. "I can write stories here!" + +Sandy wrote and wrote until the sun set. She put the stories in the store and went home, happy and excited. From then on, Sandy wrote stories in the secret room whenever she wanted to. +John was a three-year-old boy who was always looking for fun and adventure. One day, he was playing in the garden and found a nice apron. He ran over to it, and picked it up excitedly. + +"Wow, this apron looks fun," he said to himself. +He tried it on and spun around. + +John then decided he wanted to keep it, but he didn't know how. Suddenly, he heard his father's voice from inside the house. + +"John, is that you?" his father called out. + +John nervously ran inside. He thought his father would be cross that he had taken the apron without asking. + +"I found this apron in the garden," he said, feeling a bit scared. + +But his father only smiled. "That's okay, you can keep it! It's available for you," he said. + +John was so happy. He had found the perfect apron and his father had said he could keep it! He ran back outside, apron and all, ready to explore and have more adventures. +Once there was a brave little girl. She loved to explore and try new things. +One day, she saw a big line of people. She asked her mom, "What's the line for?" +Her mom smiled and said, "It's a line to go to the park. Would you like to join it?" + +The little girl was very brave and excited to join the line. She kept her head held high and shuffled along with the group of people. + +When it was finally her turn she stepped up to the gate and said, "I'd like to come in please." +The guard smiled and said, "You must be very brave to be in this line." + +The little girl felt proud and smiled back. Then she skipped into the park, feeling excited for all that the day ahead held. +Thomas had a new toy. It was an engine that ran on ice. But the engine was very tricky and Thomas didn't know how to get it to work. + +He asked his mom, "Mom, how do I make this engine work?" + +"First, you need some icy water. Put it in the engine and then hit the red button," said his mom. + +Thomas took a cup of icy water and put it in the engine. Then he pressed the red button. "Vroom!" The engine started running. + +Thomas was so happy! He drove the engine around the house all day. + +By the end of the day, the ice in the engine had melted and the engine stopped running. + +Thomas filled up the engine with icy water again and hit the red button. The engine started running again. + +Thomas smiled and said, "I'm gonna have lots of fun with my icy engine!" +Sara was playing in the garden. She wanted to explore. She saw a red flower. She wanted to touch it. She carefully reached out her hand and touched the flower. Suddenly, something wet splashed on Sara's hand. Sara was unhappy. She didn't like the wet feel. + +"What's that?" Sara asked. + +Her brother came out of the house. He was laughing. + +"That's water!" he said. "It came out of the water hose." + +Sara thought for a moment. She wanted to touch the wet water. She cautiously reached out her hand and touched it. It was cold! Sara liked the feel. She smiled and laughed. + +"I want to do this again," Sara said. + +Her brother smiled. He showed her how to turn the water hose on and off. Sara was so happy! She was ready to explore more. +Once upon a time, there was a small number of dark clouds in the sky above a group of friends sitting in a park. They thought the clouds were pretty. Suddenly, one of the friends shouted out. + +"Look! A dangerous ear!" + +Everyone else squinted up at the sky, trying to find the ear. Sure enough, they spotted a large, scary-looking ear floating in the clouds. + +"What is that?" asked one of the friends. + +"I think it's an ear monster!" another answered. + +They all agreed that the ear looked dangerous, so they decided to run away as fast as they could. They kept running until they reached their homes, and never looked back. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful girl named Rose. She lived on a bright sunny day, and loved to run and play. + +One day, Rose noticed a big, fluffy cloud in the sky. She decided to try and touch it. She jumped and jumped, but it was too high. + +Just then, she had an idea. She ran inside to get her kite. She grabbed the string and struck it hard against the wind. The kite flew up, higher and higher until it reached the cloud! + +Rose cheered and said, "Yippee! I did it!" She watched as the kite flew up into the cloud and stayed there. She felt so proud that she had done something so tricky. + +The End! +Once upon a time, there were two little children, Jack and Jill. They were feeling very sad and wanted to find an oasis. So they set out on an adventure. As they were walking, they saw a boy. He said to them, "I know where to find an oasis". But Jack and Jill didn't believe him. They thought he was lying. + +So they asked again, "Are you sure?" + +The boy replied, "Yes, I am telling the truth. Follow me and I will show you the oasis". + +Jack and Jill followed the boy. And after a while, they found themselves in a lush green oasis. It was full of beautiful plants and animals. Then Jack and Jill knew the boy hadn't been lying. They were so happy and thanked the boy for taking them to the oasis. + +They all spent the day playing and having fun in the oasis, and Jack and Jill's sadness had disappeared. They thanked the boy again and went back home with smiles on their faces. +Once in a season, the sun began to glow. It glowed brighter and brighter until it lit up the sky. + +"Oh wow!" said a little boy as he saw the sun. "It's so bright!" + +His mom smiled and said, "Yes, it's a very normal thing. The sun glows every day." + +The boy grinned and said, "But it's really really really special today!" + +His mom laughed and said, "Yes, it's special today, because the sun glows in all kinds of different colors. Look closely, and you'll see the colors!" + +The boy gasped and said, "Really? I can see colors in the sun?" He watched closely, and sure enough, he could see colors like yellow, orange, and red in the sun's glow. + +"That's so cool!" the boy said. + +His mom smiled and said, "Yes, it sure is. The sun glows in all kinds of colors every single season." + +The boy smiled and said, "I love it when the sun glows!" +Once upon a time, there was a princess named Daisy. Daisy was very tidy, and loved to keep her room clean and neat. One day, she had a big problem-- her favourite coin was stuck in the drain! She asked her mom for help, but mom said she couldn't help. Daisy's mom said, "Your coin is too far down the drain. We have to prevent it from going any further." + +Daisy was sad and asked her mom, "What can I do?" +Mom thought for a moment, then she had an idea. She said, "You can get some sticky tape and put it over the drain. That will prevent the coin from going down." + +Daisy got up right away and gathered some tape. She carefully put it over the drain so it was all secure. Then she reached down the drain and grabbed her precious coin! + +Daisy was so happy and thanked her mom for her help. Her tidy room was complete again. The princess and her coin lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Cristy. She was three years old and loved to color. Every day, Cristy would take out her coloring desk and color all her favorite pictures. Her favorite color was orange, so she always looked for an orange crayon first. + +Today was different, though, because Cristy felt very scared. She was about to start a new school and she didn't know anyone there. She sat at her coloring desk, feeling scared, when her mom walked in. + +"It's OK, Cristy" her mom said. "I'm here to encourage you. You'll make lots of friends and have lots of fun at your new school." + +Cristy smiled a bit. Her mom was so nice to always encourage her. She picked up an orange crayon and started to color. She knew she'd make lots of friends at her new school and soon she was already picking out her favorite dress to wear the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sandy. She liked to jump in puddles, but one day it was very wet outside. + +Sandy's mommy said, "Sandy, it's time for a bath!" Sandy was embarrassed, so she ran and hid. + +But then, there was a loud crash. It was lightning! Sandy was so scared she ran out of her hiding spot. + +Mommy said, "It's okay, Sandy! Don't be scared of the lightning. Come in the bathroom and we'll have a bath together." + +And so, Sandy and Mommy had a bath together. Sandy wasn't scared anymore and they had lots of fun playing in the bubbles. +The end. +John was in his room. He was three years old. He was wearing his warm cap. John got up from his seat and decided to go outside. + +John opened the door and ran into the garden. He saw his mom in the garden, sitting on a bench. + +John ran up to her and said, "Mom! Sit me too!" Mom smiled and said, "Come on, let's sit together." + +John and his mom sat together on the bench. They were both very warm in the sun. They talked and laughed as they looked up at the sky. + +Suddenly, a big white cloud floated by. John smiled and clapped his hands. Then he said, "Mom, can we stay here forever?" + +Mom smiled and said, "No, John. We need to go home soon. But we can come back later." + +John and his mom got up from the bench and went inside the house. John was still wearing his warm cap when they reached home. +Once upon a time there was a chubby girl. She loved to play games and be with her friends. + +One day, the girl wanted to go upstairs to find her toy. She asked her mom if she could go upstairs. Her mom said “Yes! But don't forget to come down after you find it!†+ +The girl went upstairs. There were so many toys in her room. She looked everywhere but could not find her toy. Her friend saw her looking and asked “What are you looking for?â€. + +The girl said “I'm looking for my toy. I can't find it!†Her friend said “Let's look together! We'll find it soon.†So the two friends searched everywhere. + +Finally, the girl saw the toy in the corner. She ordered her friend, “I found it! Phew! Let's go downstairs.†So the two friends went downstairs and continued playing together. +Once upon a time there lived a friendly cat. The cat loved to work. Every day it worked to get food for itself, and then it would go for a walk in the garden. + +One day, the cat was working in the garden when it heard a voice. +"Mew! Mew!" said the voice. +The cat looked up and saw a little girl. +"Hi there!" said the girl. "What are you doing?" + +The cat purred and said, "I'm working. I'm getting food." +The little girl smiled and said, "That's cool. Can I help?" + +The cat nodded and said, "Sure! You can help me get food." They worked together, and the cat showed the little girl all the spots it liked to get food from. Soon enough, they had enough for a meal. + +The cat and the little girl were now good friends. They worked together every day in the garden, and the cat always showed the little girl where to get the best food. + +The end. +Once there was a girl named Jenny. She loved to organize her toys and have them look nice. One day she found a blue helmet that she had never seen before. She brought it over to her mom. + +"Mom, look what I found!" Jenny said excitedly. + +"Oh wow! That's a nice helmet. Where did you find it?" her mom asked. + +Jenny smiled and said, "Under my pillow!" + +Jenny's mom gave her the okay to keep the helmet, so Jenny decided to organize it with the rest of her toys. She put it on the shelf with all her dolls and other fun things. + +Jenny was so happy that she had found the blue helmet and she loved organizing it with the rest of her toys. She knew that it would always make her smile and remind her of the fun day that she had. +John was a 3 year old who loved sports. He was a very active child and always ready to play. One day, John's mom took him out to the park to play but when they arrived it started raining. + +John looked up at the sky and said: "Mommy, why is it raining? I want to play." + +Mommy smiled and said: "I'm sorry sweetheart, the rain is preventing us from playing today." + +John sighed and said: "Aww, I thought we were going to have so much fun playing our favorite sport." + +Mommy said: "I know. Maybe some other day. Let's go home and watch a movie so you can still have some fun!" + +John liked this idea and was happy that his mom provided a solution. On the ride home, his mom spoiled him with snacks and treats. + +John smiled and said: "Thanks Mommy. I love you!" + +Mommy hugged him and said: "I love you too." +Once there was a furry creature. It lived deep in the forest. It had two big eyes, two small ears and two soft paws. Its name was Fuzzy. + +One day, Fuzzy found a crystal in the forest. It was sparkly and shiny. The crystal glittered in the sun and Fuzzy wanted to keep it. + +Fuzzy asked the crystal, "Can I pick you up?" + +The crystal didn't answer. + +Then Fuzzy said, "I'll weigh you. If you're light enough I'll take you with me." + +So Fuzzy weighed the crystal, and it was light enough. Fuzzy put it in his pocket and took it with him. + +Fuzzy was so happy, he jumped into the air and started to cry. His crystal had made him so happy! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Daisy and Sarah. Daisy was learning to read, so Sarah gave her a dictionary. Daisy was very happy and thanked Sarah for the present. + +They decided to have a race to read a page of the dictionary. Sarah was worried about Daisy, because she was sure that her friend could not read it quickly enough. But Daisy was very brave, and used her speed to finish the page before Sarah. + +Daisy was very happy, and shouted, "I did it!" Sarah laughed and said, "Good job! You read it very fast!" + +They both smiled and hugged. Daisy learned a very important lesson that day – with enough speed and practice, anything is possible. +Once there was a mommy and a daddy. Mommy and Daddy had a little girl. Her name was Lily. + +One day, Lily saw a snake. She was scared! Then, Lily's Daddy saw the snake too. He said, "Don't worry, Lily. I will get rid of the snake." + +Lily and Daddy talked and discussed what to do. Daddy said that the snake needed to go away. Lily agreed. + +Then, Daddy got a shovel. He was really loud. The snake heard the noise and ran away. Lily and Daddy smiled. + +The mommy came outside and asked, "What's going on?". Lily and Daddy discussed what had happened and then the mommy smiled, too. They were all happy that the snake was gone. + +Lily said, "Let's celebrate. Let's have ice cream!" Mommy and Daddy smiled and agreed. They all had a wonderful time. + +The End. +Sam loved to play any kind of sport. One day, he wanted to try something new, so he decided to become a soccer player. + +He ran out of the house with his soccer ball. He was so excited! He jumped over rocks and twigs as he ran. + +When he got to the soccer field, he saw his friends. He said, "Hi, let's play soccer!" + +His friends smiled and said, "Ok, let's go!" + +They ran around the field and kicked the soccer ball. After a while, they all got tired, but they kept on playing. + +When it was time to go home, Sam felt very tired, but he was also happy because he had become a soccer player. +There was a boy named John. He was gifted and had a passion for music. Every day, he would go to the park and he would hear the sound of a piano coming from the nearby house. He loved the sound of the music and would go closer to the house to hear the piano better. + +One day, John finally mustered the courage to knocked on the door. An old man answered the door. + +"What can I do for you, young one?", said the man. + +"Can I hear your piano?", asked John. + +The old man smiled. "Yes, you certainly can. Come on in and enjoy the music." + +John happily followed the old man inside. He sat in front of the piano and listened intently. The notes and melodies filled his heart with joy. + +John thanked the old man and said his goodbyes. He thanked him again, and ran off to the park while the melodies of the piano still lingered in the air. +Once there was a girl called Lara who needed to go on a special adventure. She took her brown passport and put it in her bag. + +"Are you ready, Lara?" asked her mom. + +Lara nodded. +"Let's go!" said her mom. + +So they drove and drove, until they reached their destination. There was a big ocean. Lara looked around and saw all the boats. + +"Let's go on a boat, Mom!" said Lara, excited. + +They climbed on board and they went out on the sea. The boat went faster and faster until it suddenly stopped. + +"Lara, look up," said her mom. + +Lara looked up and saw a big castle on the beach. + +"That's where we're going," said her mom. + +They got off the boat and ran across the beach. The sand was dry and the sun was setting. + +Lara's mom put her hand on her shoulder. + +"We made it, Lara," she said. "Welcome to your special adventure!" +One morning, Jack woke up feeling jolly. He couldn't remember why, but he was so happy that he wanted to go find something to do right away. Then, he remembered that he wanted to write a story. He ran to his bedroom and grabbed a hammer out of his toy box. + +Jack held the hammer with two hands and pulled it back like he was going to write something. But instead of writing something, he started using the hammer to tap on the walls. He laughed and laughed as the hammer made a loud rapping noise. + +Just then, his mom came in. "Jack, what are you doing?" she asked. + +Jack held up the hammer and said, "I'm writing a story, Mommy!" + +His mom smiled and said, "That's great, but don't forget to use a pencil and paper next time!" + +Jack hugged his mom and said, "Okay, I will!" He ran off to find a pencil and paper to write his story and couldn't help but feel jolly as he went. +Once upon a time there was a clumsy cow called Daisy. Daisy was always getting herself into all sorts of trouble. One day she found a box of powder at the end of a rainbow. She sniffed the powder and it made her sneeze. + +Suddenly, Daisy's feet began to get bigger and bigger and bigger. Soon, Daisy was so big she could not even fit through the doorway. + +Laughing, Daisy shouted to her friends, “Look, look at me now!" + +But her friend, a tiny mouse, said, "Oh no, what have you done?" + +Daisy was puzzled and replied, "I don't know, I only sniffed the powder!" + +The mouse said, "Well I think you must have eaten some of the powder, it appears to have caused you to increase in size!" + +Daisy quickly ran back to the end of the rainbow and put the box of powder away. She was very careful never to touch it again. + +And so, Daisy stayed the perfect size, living happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a cop. He was an ordinary cop, but he was a very brave one. + +One day, he was walking down the street. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise! Quickly, he jumped over a fence and ran towards it. + +He saw a little boy jumping on a trampoline in his backyard. + +The cop walked over to him and said, “What are you doing here? You should not be jumping on this trampoline!†+ +The little boy smiled and said, “I just wanted to have some fun! Please don't take me away.†+ +The cop smiled too and said, “Alright, you can keep on jumping. But you must be careful and stop when it gets dark. Okay?†+ +The little boy nodded and said, “Yes, sir! I promise I'll be careful!†+ +The cop smiled again and walked away. The little boy was so happy he kept on jumping and having a great time. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Peter. Peter was three years old. One day, Peter wanted to make something. He wanted to make a friends. + +He went to the garden and grabbed some dirt. Then he dropped it in a pile in the grass. Then he went to the backyard and grabbed some twigs. He dropped the twigs on top of the pile of dirt. + +Next Peter got some leaves from a nearby tree. He dropped the leaves on the twigs. + +Peter found some stones in the garden. He dropped them on top of the leaves. + +Peter stepped back and looked at the result. He saw a wide circle of dirt and twigs and leaves and stones. + +“It's perfect!†said Peter. “This is going to be my new friend.†+Once upon a time there was a King. He always wanted people to agree with him. If they didn't, he got hot and angry. + +One day he called everyone to his palace. Everyone was so excited and couldn't wait to see their King. + +The King said, "Do you all agree I am the best King?" Everyone nodded and said, "Yes we do!" + +The King smiled and said, "Thank you for agreeing with me". + +But one brave girl stepped forwards and said, "I don't agree with you! You are not the best King". + +This made the King really hot and angry. He shouted, "Who said that? Who disagrees with me?" + +The girl stepped forwards and said, "It was me! I disagree with you!". + +The King smiled and said, "I respect your opinion, even if you don't agree with me. You have a brave heart and I will make you my advisor". + +And from then on, the King listened to her opinion and the people respected her bravery. +Once upon a time there was a cow and she was so proud. She loved to sing and the other animals loved to listen. One day a little mouse came up to the cow and asked, "Why do you sing so loud and happy?" + +The cow smiled and said, "I sing because I'm proud that I can do it. I'm proud to show the world all the beauty of my singing. What about you?" + +The mouse smiled and said, "I love to dance!" + +The cow laughed and said, "Then dance! Show the world how proud you are!" + +So the mouse danced and the cow sang, and together they showed the world how proud they were of their talents. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. She wanted to succeed in everything she did so she worked very hard. + +One day, Jane was playing in her room when her mom heard an alarm go off. She looked to see what was going on and saw Jane playing with a brown toy truck. + +"Jane, what are you doing?" asked mom. + +"I'm trying to make my truck move," said Jane. + +"Well, do you think you can do it?" asked mom. + +"Yes, I can do it! I'm going to succeed!" Jane replied. + +Mom smiled and watched as Jane worked hard to make her truck move. After a few tries and some practice, Jane finally made it move. She cheered in delight, "I did it! I succeeded!" + +From then on, Jane kept trying her best to succeed in all the things she did. And every time she did, she would feel very proud. +Once upon a time there was a young girl named Anna who loved to dance. Every day she would twirl and skip around her house. + +One day, Anna was dancing in her bedroom, when suddenly she heard a voice. +It was her brain speaking! + +"I see how happy you are when you dance," it said to Anna. "But please be safe. There are lots of neat things you can do, but some can be dangerous." + +Anna smiled and thanked her brain. Then she kept on dancing in a safe way. + +Whenever Anna felt down, she would dance and it made her feel better. She was so glad to have a brain that reminded her to be safe while having fun. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Clara. She loved to play in the dark and always used her flashlight to explore different places. + +One day, Clara found a big door with a big silver keyhole. She was so curious to see what was behind the door, so she found a way to unlock it. + +Clara got her flashlight and shone it on the lock. She saw a delicious and shiny apple inside, so she opened the door and grabbed it. + +"Yummy! It's so tasty!" said Clara. + +Suddenly, Clara heard a voice. It was coming from the darkness. "Be careful. Guard the apple with your flashlight, or you'll never know what else is hidden in the darkness," the voice said. + +Clara was scared, but she was brave. She held on tight to the apple and shined her flashlight onto the darkness. She saw many other delicious things and Clara was so excited to explore more. + +The end. +Once, there was a girl named Lucy. She was 3 years old. Every day she asked her mom if they could go out to the park. Today, mommy said yes. + +When they got to the park, Lucy saw two friends playing on the swing. "Can I swing too?" asked Lucy. + +The two boys lent Lucy the swing so she could play too. She had so much fun! + +Then, Lucy wanted to have some fun in the sand. She lent her mom a little bucket and filled it up with sand. But she needed something else too. + +"Mommy, can I have some salt?" asked Lucy. + +Mommy smiled. She knew that Lucy wanted to make sand castles. She lent Lucy some salt and Lucy carefully sprinkled it on the sand. Suddenly, the sand became so solid that it didn't move. + +"Wow, now my sandcastle looks so fragile!" exclaimed Lucy. + +Mommy smiled. She was so proud of her daughter. +Once upon a time there was a wizard. He liked to create things. One day he decided he wanted to make something special. He wanted to create a new kind of medicine. So he set to work to make the best medicine he could. + +He worked very hard and was very careful with his work. Finally, he had finished and it was time to test it out. He took some of the medicine and drank it. He felt strange and started to feel better. + +The wizard was so happy he decided to share his medicine with his friends. So he loaded up his cart and went to see them. On the way, he noticed it was getting very noisy. Everyone was very excited to get the medicine. + +Once his friends had taken the medicine, the wizard asked if it helped. They said yes and thanked him for the wonderful medicine. Everyone was very happy and the wizard smiled. He was glad that he had been able to create medicine that others could use. +Once upon a time, there was a big ranch. A family lived on the ranch and spent their days playing and taking care of the animals. + +One day, the family wanted to go for a ride. They got in their big pickup truck and drove around the ranch. + +“What do you think of this ranch?†the mom asked. + +The little brother said, “I like it! It’s so big and has so many animals!†+ +The dad smiled. “Let’s spend the day riding around the ranch. We can stop and visit the animals, too.†+ +So the family drove around and stopped to visit the animals. They had a wonderful day, spending time together on the big ranch. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Alice. She was three years old and loved to explore. Today, Alice wanted to go for a walk in the park. + +Alice grabbed her coat and she went outside with her puppy, Fluffy. In the park, Alice saw a big, green tree and decided to climb it. + +Alice: "Wow! It looks so easy." + +Alice easily climbed up to the top of the tree and found a secret hiding spot. Inside the secret spot was a pack of yummy gum! + +Alice: "Oh wow! I can have a yummy gum!" + +Alice chewed some gum, but she started to get sleepy. She curled up in the tree and fell asleep. When she woke up, the sun was setting and night had come. + +Alice's puppy, Fluffy, was still waiting for her at the bottom of the tree. They both went home and Alice had a great adventure. She thanked the tree for its easy climb and went to bed. + +Alice was so happy and content with her day that night she had the sweetest sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a bright whale. He was gliding through the sea, enjoying the sun that sparkled down on the water. All of a sudden, a little girl jumped into the sea beside him. She said, "Hello, whale! I want to examine you!" + +The whale was so surprised that he stopped swimming. He looked at the little girl and said, "Why do you want to examine me?" + +The little girl smiled and said, "Because you look so shiny and I want to get a closer look." + +The whale thought for a moment and then said, "Ok, I suppose that would be okay. But you have to be gentle." + +The little girl nodded and began to examine the whale. She looked at his fins and his tail, and then brushed her hand softly across his shiny skin. When she was finished, the whale said, "Thank you for examining me, it was very nice to meet you!" + +The little girl smiled, waved goodbye, and swam away. The whale watched as she disappeared into the distance, then he turned and went back to enjoying the sunny day. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Emma who loved to paint. Every day she would wear her favourite dress, pick up her brush and go outside to paint. + +One day, Emma was feeling lucky, so she decided to go to her favourite spot by the lake and paint. She chose some bright colours and began to paint a pretty picture. + +Suddenly, Emma heard a voice. "Can I have a go?" it said. + +"Sure!" Emma said. "What should I paint?" + +"Oh, just something magical!" the friendly voice replied. + +Emma smiled and began to paint a beautiful rainbow. When she was finished the voice said, "Wow, that's amazing! You're really talented". + +Emma felt proud and was so glad she had decided to wear her favourite dress and go outside to paint that day. She had been ever so lucky! +Once upon a time there was a little girl, who loved to write. She had all the different colors of pens and paper. Every day, she would take out her paper and pens and she would write stories. + +One day, she wanted to write outside, so she went outside with her mitten. She found a nice and clean spot in the garden and sat down. All of a sudden, the little girl saw a butterfly flying above her head. She was so excited! + +"Butterfly! Hello!" the little girl shouted. +The butterfly replied, "Hello little girl, why are you here?" + +The little girl smiled and said, "I am here to write a story. Can you help me?" +The butterfly said kindly, “Yes of course! Let’s get started.†+ +So the little girl and the butterfly wrote a story together and when they were done, the little girl put away her paper and pens and put on her clean mitten. She was so proud of her story that she wanted to share it with everyone! + +The End. +Mama and daddy were dancing together in the dark. Their shadows looked like funny monsters on the wall. It was time for their tea so mama said, + +"Can you pour me some tea please, my love?" + +Daddy smiled, "Yes mama, I'll pour you some tea right away!" He filled up two cups with hot tea and then they had a sip before they started dancing once again. + +Mama grabbed daddy's hands and they spun around and around. Daddy twirled mama and she laughed and laughed. Then they both spun together, their feet swaying from side to side. + +Suddenly it started raining and mama said, "We better go inside now and have some cakes with our tea." + +So they shut the door and went into the kitchen. Mama lit the candles, making the room glow warm and bright. + +Then they had some cakes and their tea, and laughed and danced some more until it was time for bed. As they said goodnight, Daddy said, + +"It's been a wonderful dark night of dancing together." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named John. He was very young and full of joy. One day, John was playing in the park when he fell down. He started to cry as he looked up to the sky. + +Suddenly, an old man appeared. He was kind and very compassionate. The old man told John, "Don't worry. Everyone falls down sometimes." + +John rolled over and looked at the old man. He asked, "Who are you?" + +The old man smiled and said, "I am your youth. I never leave your side, even when you fall. Know that I will always be with you." + +John smiled, feeling better now. He thanked the old man and the old man disappeared. + +John then stood up and went back to playing in the park. He remembered the old man's words, knowing that no matter what, his youth would never leave him. He had found comfort in the old man's compassionate words. +John had a big day planned for today. His mom said he was going to a park. He put on his shoes and ran to the door. + +John's mom said. "We have to Catch an ambulance!" +John said, "Ambulance? For the park?" + +His mom smiled and said, "No, for a special surprise. We're going to a very Rich place where we'll have lots of fun!" + +John was excited. The ambulance drove for a long time, and when it stopped John saw a beautiful castle! John said, "This is a Rich place!" + +John and his mom had a great time. They played games, went on rides, and saw lots of amazing things. + +By the end of the day, John was tired but happy. He thanked his mom for taking him to a Rich place. His mom smiled and said, "Let's Catch the ambulance and go home." +One day, a mum and her son, Ted, went on a journey. They had a special reason for the journey - a teacher was going to teach Ted all about plants. Mum showed Ted a bright flower. "This flower is alive", the teacher said. Then he showed Ted a dead flower. "This flower is dead," the teacher said. Ted looked very sad. "Don't worry, Ted," the teacher said kindly. "We can teach you all about how to grow plants and you can help them to stay alive." Ted smiled. He knew his journey with his mum and the teacher was filled with possibilities. +Once upon a time there was a gentle mouse who lived in a small home. He had a cobweb in his bedroom and he loved to play in it. One day he heard a loud noise and he was scared. He wanted to make sure he was safe, so he quickly ran up to the bedroom door and locked it. + +From the other side of the door, he heard a big, scary voice. It said, "Let me in!". The gentle mouse froze. He did not know what to do. He wished he could go away, but he was too scared. + +Then he heard a different voice. It was a softer voice, like a mother's voice. The voice said, "Hey there little mouse. I just want to give you a hug. I know you are scared, but it is ok. We can all be friends". + +The gentle mouse felt the fear slowly ease away. He opened the door and there stood a happy three year old child with their arms open wide. The child gave the gentle mouse the biggest hug and together they explored the cobweb and played until it was time to go to bed. + +The mouse learned that day that there is nothing to be scared of and that friendship makes everything better. The gentle mouse and the child were friends ever since. +Once upon a time there were two kids, a little boy and a little girl. The two were best friends, and loved playing together. + +The little boy had a tube. Whenever he played with it, the little girl would join him. She thought the tube was so much fun! + +One day, while they were playing, they heard a loud noise. It scared the little girl, so she grabbed the tube and ran away. + +The little boy was sad. All he wanted was his tube back. + +He ran to the little girl's house and knocked on the door. + +"Little girl," he yelled. "I need my tube back!" + +The little girl opened the door. She was keeping the tube for herself, but when she saw how sad the boy was, she felt guilty. + +"Here," she said softly. "You can have your tube back." + +The little boy was so happy! He hugged the little girl and together they kept on playing. +Once there was a little girl who loved balloons. She wished everyday that she could have one of her own. + +One night, the little girl went to sleep and had the most wonderful dream. She dreamt of floating away in a big, round balloon,smiling in the breeze. She felt so happy and free. + +The little girl woke up with a smile on her face. She looked around the room and noticed something extraordinary - a balloon floating near the window! She jumped out of bed and walked over to take a closer look. + +"Where did you come from?" she asked the balloon. + +"Someone gave me to you as a gift," it replied. "I am here to help you make all your dreams come true!" + +The little girl smiled, then thanked the balloon for being so useful. She hugged it tightly and felt excited to go explore the world in her new balloon! +One day, a thoughtful goose wanted to lead the other animals in a game. She clucked loudly and flapped her wings to get their attention. "Let's play!" she said. + +The animals followed the goose as they headed out on their adventure. The rabbit hopped, the pig snorted, and the dog barked. They followed the thoughtful goose through the thick forest and around the pond. + +The goose led them to a field of green grass. At the far end of the field was a bright rainbow. All the animals stopped to admire the beautiful sight. + +Suddenly, a fox stepped forward, "I have an idea! Let's have a race to the rainbow!" The animals all cheered and lined up at the edge of the field. + +The thoughtful goose counted down, "1, 2, 3, GO!" and the animals were off. The fox was fast, but the thoughtful goose was faster! Soon she was first to the rainbow. + +The animals all gathered around the goose to hear what she had to say. "You were all so brave and fast," she said. "I am so proud of you. Now, let's all go get some ice cream!" + +The animals all shouted with delight. The thoughtful goose had lead them on an exciting adventure, and now it was justly rewarded with ice cream. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jane and Joe, who lived in the same town. + +One day they decided to take a walk together. When they reached the park, they were amazed by the beautiful displays of flowers. Joe picked a charming yellow flower and gave it to Jane. Jane was so delighted that she smiled. + +Joe said, "It is for you, Jane. The flower is very pretty." + +Jane smiled again and thanked Joe. She said, "It is so sweet of you. I will put it in my room." + +The friends then continued with their walk. Everywhere they looked, they saw lovely sights. Joe picked up more adorable flowers and gave them to Jane. Jane's face lit up with joy. + +As they walked back home, Jane's room was filled with the charming flowers that Joe had given her. She was very thankful for the pretty items that he had displayed for her. +Once there was a little boy. He was three years old, and his name was Tom. Tom had a favourite toy - a brown teddy bear. One day, Tom had a special treat. His mummy bought him a small purple ball. Tom was so excited! + +Tom took the purple ball outside to play. He rolled the ball around and chased it, giggling with delight. But then, he accidentally dropped the ball in a mud puddle. Tom's face fell. + +Mummy came out to check on Tom. Tears were streaming down his face. +"Oh, dear," said Mummy. "It looks like your purple ball is starting to rot. I'm sorry, sweetheart." +Tom didn't understand. He just knew that his ball was broken. + +Mummy looked around for something else for Tom to play with. And then, she spotted Tom's brown teddy bear. +"Look, Tom," she said. "There's your bear. He's still in good condition. You can play with him today." +Tom smiled, and hugged the teddy bear close. He was happy again. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a small three year old named Moses. He was special, because he could build amazing structures with just his hands and imagination. + +One day, Moses was out in the garden, trying to construct a new structure, when he noticed something sour in the garden. It was a sour apple! + +Moses said excitedly, "Oh, wow! I love apples! I'm going to eat it!" His tummy rumbled and he went to take a bite, but then he remembered all the structures he was working on and hesitated. + +Suddenly, Moses heard a voice in his head. It said, "You can also eat and make structures, Moses. You just have to do a little bit of both!" + +Moses thought about it and realized the voice was right. So, he took a bite of the sour apple and then went back to making his structures. The apple was delicious and gave Moses the energy he needed to finish his creations. + +Moses was happy as he ate and created throughout the day, and from that day onwards he always ate and built structures at the same time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to mail letters to her friends. Every day she would put her letters into her mailbox. One day when she went to mail her letters, she was surprised to see a big, juicy melon in the mailbox. She was so excited and didn't know what to do. + +The girl decided to take the melon home with her. When she got there, she couldn't wait to cut it open! Inside the melon, she found lots of little seeds. She smiled as she thought about how much fun it would be to plant them and watch them grow. + +The girl was determined to do this on her own. She spent the next few days learning how to plant the seeds and take care of them. Before long, the melon seeds had grown into big, beautiful melon plants. + +The little girl was so proud of herself. She had done this all by herself, without anyone's help. She was so independent and it made her very happy. + +The girl's friends came over one day and were amazed at what she had done. "You did this on your own?" they asked. The little girl smiled and said, "Yes! I'm so glad I decided to mail that melon home with me. It was the best decision I ever made!" +Little Jack was walking in the park. He heard a voice and he wanted to find it. He looked around and saw a dog. The dog was running, so Jack started to rush too! + +"Hello, dog!" shouted Jack. + +The dog turned and barked. + +"What is your name?" asked Jack. + +The dog barked back, "My name is Rover!" + +Suddenly, another dog came running up. + +"Don't worry Jack," said Rover. "This is my friend Lucky. He is been a bit jealous because I was talking to you." + +Jack laughed, "Jealous? That's silly!" + +Rover and Lucky started running, and Jack followed them. The three of them rushed around the park having lots of fun together. They played together until Jack had to go home. He said goodbye to his new friends, and headed home with a smile on his face. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Larry and Ann. They were both very nice and liked to play together. + +One day, Ann had an idea. She wanted to make some pictures. "Let's find a painter!" she said to Larry. + +The two of them ran to find a painter. When they arrived at a shop, they saw a nice painter on the shelf. They decided to buy it. + +When they got home, they opened the painter. Inside were two brushes and many colours. They were both very excited. + +Larry and Ann started to paint. They worked together to make a beautiful picture. When they had finished, they hugged each other. + +Suddenly, Larry and Ann had a problem. The painter was too big to fit back into the box! + +Larry had an idea. "Let's separate the brushes and colours and put them in different boxes," he said. + +The two friends worked together to separate the paint and brushes. When they were done, they put all the small boxes inside the painter box. They smiled with satisfaction. + +The two friends had solved their problem. They hugged each other and went on to make more pictures. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Jenny was playing with her toy chest. She loved to make matching games with her jewels and trinkets. She carefully lined up all the prettiest jewels in a row, looking anxiously at each one. Suddenly, a special pair of matching jewels caught her eye. + +"Mommy," Jenny said, "look at these two matching jewels!" + +Her mom smiled. "Aren't those two beautiful! You have really matched them up nicely!" + +Jenny proudly smiled. She had worked hard to find this perfect pair of jewels. She was so happy that her mom had noticed her efforts. From then on, she enjoyed playing matching games even more. +Jill and Jack were best friends. They would play together each day. + +One day, Jill had to leave for a little while. "Don't worry Jack," she said. "I will be back soon." + +Jack felt very worried. He didn't know what to do while Jill was gone. Suddenly, he had an idea! He ran to the kitchen and grabbed a bottle of wine. + +Jack smiled as he opened it. He took a big sip and bubbles tickled his nose. He felt a lot better. Suddenly, he had another idea! He would make a necklace with the cork from the wine bottle. + +When Jill returned, she was surprised to see Jack wearing the necklace. "It's so unique," she exclaimed. + +Jack smiled and felt no more worry. He was happy to share his unique creation with his best friend. +One day Mum and Dad took their daughter, Anna, to the east side of town. Anna was so excited - it was her first time in that part of town. + +"Look, Anna," said Mum. "Look at all the pink flowers." + +Anna gasped. She had never seen so many flowers in one place. They were so pretty! + +Then Dad said, "I want to teach you something, Anna." + +"What can you teach me, Daddy?" asked Anna. + +"I'm going to teach you which flowers are the prettiest ones," Dad replied. + +At first Anna didn't understand, but Dad said, "You have to look carefully and decide which flowers are the prettiest. Can you do that?" + +Anna looked carefully at all the pink flowers. After a few moments she said, "I think these pink ones are the prettiest ones, Daddy!" + +Mum and Dad smiled. Dad said, "You did a great job, Anna!" + +Anna smiled and said, "Can we come back here again soon?" + +Mum and Dad nodded and said, "Yes, let's come back soon!" + Anna was so happy. She had learned something new and seen something beautiful. +Once upon a time, there were three friends. One was called Joe, one was called Sara, and the other was called Tom. + +One Wednesday, Joe and Sara looked at Tom with big eyes as he told them he was going to marry someone. "Who?" asked Sara. "Her name is Lucy," replied Tom. + +Joe and Sara were so happy! Lucy was so kind and brilliant. They were sure that it was a perfect match. The three friends all hugged and said goodbye, so Tom could go and live with his new family. + +Joe and Sara went to see the wedding. They were so excited! On the day of the wedding, everyone looked so happy and beautiful. Joe and Sara's eyes twinkled as the minister said, "You are now married!" + +The night ended with music and dancing. Joe, Sara and Tom all hugged each other and thanked their lucky stars for such a brilliant day. +Once upon a time a little girl named Lisa was playing in her garden. She saw a snake in her garden and it made her feel afraid. Lisa asked her dad what to do. + +Her dad said he would help her. "I will take the snake away," he said. Lisa asked if he could take the snake to the lake. + +He agreed. Dad put the snake into a box and drove to the lake. Lisa and her dad put the snake in the lake. + +The snake began to swim around in the water. It was so happy to be free. Lisa smiled and felt much better. + +The snake swished its tail and said “Thank you.†Lisa felt happy and glad that the snake was no longer miserable. +Johnny needed a hoop. He looked all around his house but couldn't find one. He went to the store to look for one and he saw a big hoop. He asked his mom if he could buy the big hoop and his mom said okay. + +Johnny held the hoop in his hand and couldn't wait to play with it. He ran out of the store and went to the park. He was so happy he was singing and skipping. + +At the park, he found a lot of kids playing with hooped. Some were playing with a medium hoop and some with a big hoop. Johnny asked the kids if he could join them and they said yes. + +Johnny tried to throw the hoop but it was difficult because the hoop was too big and heavy. He asked the kids how they were doing it and they said they were using a mild hoop. + +Johnny said, "I need a mild hoop! Do you know where I can get one?" + +The other kids said, "Yes, at the store around the corner. They have lots of mild hoops there." + +Johnny thanked them and ran off to the store. He found the perfect mild hoop and couldn't wait to start playing with it. He said goodbye to his new friends and thanked them for their help. With his new hoop, Johnny was ready for hours of fun! +Once upon a time there was a gifted boy. His name was Jack and he was three years old. He had a very special problem to solve. + +One day, Jack said "I'm in trouble, what can I do?". His mom knew just what to do. She said to him, "I know! Let's mail something to Daddy". + +Jack was very excited and went to get his favorite toy. He took it to the post office and asked the postman to mail it to his dad. + +The postman was very kind. He said, "I'm sure your dad will love it". So Jack thanked him and smiled. + +When Daddy received his package, he was delighted! He called Jack to thank him. Jack was so happy that he had been able to help his dad, even from far away. + +It was all thanks to the postman and Jack's quick thinking that the trouble was solved. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah who loved to sleep. Every night she would snuggle up in her bed, close her eyes and dream wonderful dreams. + +One night was very different, however. Sarah was very sleepy but she couldn't seem to go to bed. She just kept looking out of her bedroom window at the dark night sky. + +Suddenly her mom appeared in the doorway with a calendar in her hand. She said to Sarah, "It's time for bed, sweetheart. Look, you can see the crescent moon on the calendar!" + +Sarah gasped as she spotted the crescent moon in the bottom corner of the calendar. She said to her mom, "I'm so sleepy now. I'll go to sleep now mom." + +Her mom smiled, kissed her on the forehead and said, "Goodnight sweetheart." + +Sarah closed her eyes and went to sleep. She slept soundly throughout the night and dreamt wonderful, wonderful dreams. +Jimmy was walking along the path, carrying a big box. The sun was starting to rise, so the grass was sparkly and golden. Jimmy was feeling a bit uncomfortable because the box was heavy. + +Then Jimmy saw a rabbit hopping along the path. He stopped to admire the little creature with its soft fur. The rabbit stopped hopping and looked up at Jimmy with its big eyes. + +Jimmy asked the rabbit: "Do you want to help me carry this box? It's very heavy." + +The rabbit shook its head and said: "I'm sorry, it's too big for me!" + +So Jimmy took a deep breath and kept on carrying the box. As the sun got brighter and brighter, Jimmy felt a bit stronger. Eventually, the box was heavy no more and Jimmy reached his destination. + +The sunrise was beautiful, and Jimmy was happy he'd made it. +Once upon a time, there was a tiny mouse who lived deep in the woods. Every day, he gathered tasty treats to eat, like nuts and berries. + +One night, the mouse heard a loud noise outside his burrow. He looked outside and saw flashes of lightning in the sky! He was scared and tried to go back inside, but the lightning scared him too much. + +The mouse's best friend was a bear who lived nearby. He saw how scared the mouse was and said, “It’s okay, little mouse. That’s just the sky doing somersaults. The lightning is weak and it can’t get you.†+ +The mouse felt much better after the bear talked to him. He gathered up his courage and looked up at the sky. Sure enough, the lightning was weak and very far away. + +The mouse smiled at the bear and said, “Thanks for being my friend.†Then they both went back to their burrows. +Once upon a time, there were four brothers who lived together in a big house. They were very happy, but sometimes they argued and it made them sad. + +One day, they argued so much that they decided to split into two groups. One group was made up of two brothers and the other group was made up of two brothers. + +The two brothers in the first group were strong and tough. The two brothers in the second group were weak and scared. + +The two strong brothers started laughing at the two weak brothers. The two weak brothers were very upset. + +One of the weak brothers called out, "It's not fair. Just because we're a bit weaker doesn't mean you should make fun of us!" + +The two brothers on the other side stopped laughing and said, "Sorry!" They all hugged and made up. From then on, they always stayed together and were very happy again. +Once upon a time, a beautiful girl named Lola wanted to help others. She wanted to find a special job that could make people feel happy. + +Lola started looking for the right job and soon came across a very rare chance. She was asked if she wanted to be a special helper to a small group of kids. It was a big job but Lola decided to accept. + +The kids were so excited that Lola was going to look after them. Everyday they would all play games, paint and read books together. + +The kids and Lola became great friends. One day, one of the kids looked at her and said, "Thank you for accepting this job, it makes us all feel so special." + +Lola smiled and was thrilled that she had taken this special, rare job. +Once there was a little girl named Lilly. She was 3 years old and loved to explore the world and meet new friends. + +One day, Lilly was walking in the park when she saw a scared puppy. The puppy was so fearful and was trembling all over. But when Lilly smiled at him, he wagged his tail. + +Lilly knew that he wanted a friend to play with. So, she decided to recommend a game of tag. The puppy was delighted and they played together for hours. She saw him smile and it made her happy too. + +"You were so brave today, little pup," said Lilly. +"I know," he replied. "But I couldn't have done it without your smile." +Once there was a tiny kitten named Tim. He was the best kitten in the whole world. He had soft fluffy fur and bright green eyes. + +One day, Tim felt something strange in the air. Suddenly, the ground started shaking. Tim had never felt anything like it before. He was so scared and felt very miserable. + +Just then, Tim's mommy came running into the room. She picked him up, held him close and said "It's alright Timmy, it's just an earthquake. Don't worry, I love you." + +Tim meowed a tiny meow and nuzzled against his mommy's chest. He felt so safe and happy, knowing his mommy was there. + +As the earthquake stopped and everyone started to calm down, Tim thought to himself "I love my mommy, she always makes me feel so safe." +Once upon a time, there were two friends Ben and Joe. They were the best of pals, always playing and having fun together. One day, they had a big fight! Ben wanted to paint the wall with his finger but Joe wanted to do it his way. + +Joe said, "No Ben, I don't like your idea. My way is better!" + +Ben plopped down in a huff, "No it's not. My way is more creative!" The two friends were determined to prove that their way was best. + +They argued and argued, until finally they decided to have a finger painting contest! They each took a big piece of paper, some paints and brushes, and started to draw. + +After they were both done, they stepped back and admired each other's work. Ben's was a big yellow sun and Joe's was a bright rainbow. They both laughed and agreed that their idea was the best after all. They were so glad that instead of fighting, they found a creative way to solve their problem. +Robbie was a little bunny. He was feeling hungry so he hopped through the garden, looking for something to eat. He found a sweet carrot! He hopped closer and sniffed it. It smelled so good. + +Robbie asked the carrot, "Are you yummy?" + +The carrot didn't answer but Robbie was sure it was yummy. He nibbled a tiny bit. It tasted so sweet that Robbie wanted to eat the whole thing. He asked the carrot, "Can I eat the whole thing?" + +The carrot was silent, so Robbie decided to eat it. He ate the whole carrot and felt very satisfied. He hopped away, feeling happy he had asked the carrot his question so he could enjoy a sweet snack. +Once upon a time there was a young girl named Anna. She loved to play with her toys and her friends from school. One day, Anna was having so much fun that she forgot to wash her hands. + +Suddenly, there was an earthquake! Everything shook and Anna became scared. She tried to hide but there was no where to go. + +As the shaking stopped, Anna's mom came to her and said, "Anna, are you okay? I'm so glad you're safe." + +Anna replied, "Yes mom, I'm okay but I forgot to wash my hands." Her mom said, "Don't worry, you can wash them now before we make dinner." + +Anna was so happy to hear that. She washed her hands and got to work helping her mom with dinner. + +The end. +Once there was a little nail. He was so small and shiny, he could barely see himself. He could feel the sun and the wind on his back, but he had no one to play with. + +One day, the little nail decided to explore the world. He shuffled off, but soon he became lost. He was so scared and he didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. It was a kind voice and it belonged to a friendly unicorn. + +"Hello, little nail. Don't worry," said the unicorn. "I will help you find your way home." + +The unicorn allowed the little nail to climb onto her back. She took him to the terrace where he lived before. + +The unicorn said goodbye and thanked the little nail for the adventure he gave her. + +The little nail thanked the unicorn for allowing him to be part of her adventure. From that day on, the little nail only moved around with the help of his new friend, the unicorn. +Once upon a time, there lived a wealthy princess in a far-away land. One day in the spring, she went for a walk in the woods near her castle. Suddenly, she saw something glinting in the sunlight. It was a sparkly jewel! She bent down to pick it up and she knew that it was special. + +The princess took the jewel home with her and put it away in her treasure chest. As the days went by, she started to feel happy and excited. She knew that the jewel was a magic one. + +One day, the princess decided to take the jewel back to the woods. She wanted to show it to her woodland friends. When she arrived in the woods, she saw a rabbit, a squirrel and a fox in a circle. + +The princess smiled and spoke to them. “Hello friends,†she said. “I have a special jewel I want you to see.†She held out the jewel and showed it to the animals. + +The animals were so amazed that they all started to jump up and down. They were so excited that the princess wanted to share her treasure with them. They stayed in the woods for the rest of the spring, playing games and having fun. + +The wealthy princess and her woodland friends were so happy together. They used the jewel as a reminder of their special friendship. +Once upon a time, there was a white room. It was very boring. Nothing was in it; no toys, no people, nothing. + +One day, a little girl came in. Her name was Jane. Jane looked around and said, "It's so boring in here". + +Suddenly she had an idea. Jane asked, "Can we fill this room with fun things?". + +Her mom said, "Yes, of course we can! What do you want to fill it with?". + +Jane thought for a while and then said, "Let's fill it with balloons, games and toys!" + +So they filled the room with balloons, games and toys. Suddenly, the white boring room was full of fun and color! Jane was so happy. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was an old pine tree which stood alone in the woods. The pine tree was very happy and enjoyed the view of the new pretty flowers that blossomed each spring. + +One morning as the pine tree was shaking its leaves in the wind, it felt something strange. It started to tremble. “What’s happening?†asked the pine tree. + +Suddenly two children came running into the woods. They were so excited! “Let’s play in the woods!†said the first child. “Yay!†yelled the second child. + +The pine tree watched as the children built a new fort beneath its branches. “Oh! This is so much fun!†the children shouted. + +The pine tree was so happy that the children had made it their special place and smiled with joy. The pine tree will always remember how it trembled that day, when the children came to make their new fort. +Once upon a time, there were two brothers. The older brother had a golden crown and he kept it locked in a special box. The younger brother wanted to play with the crown, so he asked his older brother if he could please unlock the box. + +The older brother was very upset and said "No, you can't unlock the box! It's only for grownups". + +The younger brother was sad but he asked again. "Please! I promise I'll be careful," he said. + +The older brother thought for a moment before he said, "Okay. You can have the crown, but you have to give it back when you're done". + +The younger brother happily unlocked the box and put on the golden crown. He laughed and jumped around with joy. He had so much fun wearing the crown that he forgot to give it back when he was done! + +Luckily, his older brother was so kind that he didn't get upset. He just laughed and said, "Let's play a game. Now, see if you can unlock the box again!" + +The younger brother was thrilled to try again. He worked and worked until he finally unlocked the box and put the golden crown back. + +The two brothers laughed and hugged, happy to be together. They had so much fun playing and learning about unlocking things. +Once upon a time, there was a strong muscle man. He had muscles so mighty that he could lift anything he wanted! One day, the muscle man was feeling restless. He wanted to let out his power so badly that he started to snap his fingers. + +When the muscle man snapped his fingers, a magical thing happened! A fairy appeared, waving her wand and casting a spell. "You have been granted one wish," the fairy said. + +The muscle man smiled. "I want to be the strongest man in the land," he said. + +The fairy nodded and snapped her wand. Instantly, the muscle man grew bigger and stronger. He laughed and twirled around with joy! + +From then on, the muscle man was the strongest man in the land. He could lift anything he wanted and never got tired. He had found the rest he wanted and he was able to use his muscles to help out his fellow villagers. Everyone was happy and lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time there was best friends. One was named Zoey and the other was named Jack. Zoey was the youngest. + +One day Zoey said to Jack "Let's go on an adventure!" Jack said "OK". + +So the two best friends went on a fun adventure. They explored and had a wonderful time. + +Then it was snack time. Zoey said "This snack is so yummy and easy". Jack agreed. Then Jack said he was feeling sad. + +Zoey knew just what to do. She gave Jack a big hug and said "I'm here for you, Buddy". Jack said "Thank you!" and smiled. + +Zoey and Jack hugged and laughed and enjoyed their easy snack. They had lots and lots of fun. What a great adventure they had! +Chloe was walking down the street. It was a sunny day, and Chloe felt open and happy. Suddenly, she heard a noise from her left. + +"What was that?" Chloe muttered. She looked around, but she couldn't see the source of the noise. + +Chloe decided to take a closer look. She followed the sound until she saw a cute little puppy. The puppy was sitting by itself in a patch of grass, looking very sad. + +Chloe decided to speak to the puppy: "Why are you so sad?" she asked. + +The puppy looked at Chloe with its big, brown eyes. "I'm lost," it said. + +Chloe smiled. She knew just what to do. "Let's relax together," she said. Chloe and the puppy both lay down in the grass, and the puppy's sadness slowly disappeared. + +Chloe sat up and the puppy followed her lead. "Come with me, and I'll help you get home," Chloe said. + +The two of them walked down the street, hand in hand. Chloe opened the door to her house, and the puppy ran inside. + +Chloe knew the puppy would be safe there until she could help it get back home. +Once upon a time, Mommy and Daddy taught a very special lesson to their little one. They told him that if he wanted to be a happy boy he should always try to be obedient and believe in what he was told. + +Little One was very curious about the lesson. He asked Mommy, “What is obey?†+ +Mommy replied, “It means to listen and follow Mommy and Daddy’s rules.†+ +Little One asked, “What is believe?†+ +Mommy looked into his eyes and said, “It means to know something deep down in your heart is true, like trusting that your thumb will always stay in the same place when you look at it.†+ +Little One looked at his thumb. He kept it up and looked at it. His little thumb was still there! Little One smiled and said, “I understand. I can always believe my thumb will stay the same.†+ +Mommy was so proud of Little One. He had learned a very important lesson that he would remember always. He was a very obedient child. +Joe was walking around the lawn. He believed that anything was possible. All of a sudden, he heard a loud noise. Joe was scared. + +He ran to his parents and asked, "What was that?" + +His mom said, "It was just a dog. Don't be scared." + +Joe felt better and decided to go back out to the lawn to play. He jumped on the grass, ran around and threw around a ball. Then he heard another loud noise. + +He got scared again and ran back to his parents. He was ashamed of his fear. His dad put an arm around him and said, "Don't worry son. There is nothing to be scared of. You need to believe in yourself and be brave. That's how you become stronger." + +Joe nodded his head and ran back out to the lawn. He felt nervous but he knew that he could brave whatever scared him. He played on the lawn until it was dark. From then on, Joe had no fear. He knew that he could believe in him self, even when it got scary. +Once upon a time, there was a kind little bear named Ted. Every day he would spend time playing in the park and having fun with his friends. + +One evening, Ted went over to his friend's house to play. His friend had a really comfy mattress and they decided to spend the night lying on it, chatting and dreaming. + +"This mattress is so comfy," said Ted, dreamily, "I wish I could have one just like it." + +"Don't worry," replied his friend, "It's very kind of me, but I can share it with you so you don't have to go without." + +So Ted thanked his kind friend and they snuggled up together on the mattress, before falling fast asleep. From then on, every time Ted wanted to spend the night dreaming, he would thank his friend for sharing his mattress! +Once there was a famous flute. It was special because it could make beautiful music. Everyone loved to listen to the flute's music. + +One day, the flute got so excited playing the music, it began to split. The flute was very sad. + +It asked the birds in the sky, "Why am I splitting?". + +The birds replied, "Because you were playing so hard, you became too excited." + +The flute was sad, but it knew what to do. It told the birds, "I'll be careful next time!". + +The birds were happy. They said, "We can help you not split by playing the flute slowly and quietly." + +So the flute learned to play slowly and quietly. Everyone was happy to hear the beautiful music the flute made. +The famous flute split no more! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Kim. She was three years old and had bright, twinkling eyes. + +Kim wanted to explore the world, so she started walking down a path. It felt like a distant journey already! + +Suddenly, she saw a cell. It was small, with tiny little doors on it. Kim's eyes twinkled even brighter as she ran towards it. + +"What's this?" Kim asked. + +A voice from inside the cell replied, "I'm a rabbit! Can you please squeeze my door open?" + +Kim used all her little fingers to try and squeeze the door open. After a few tries, she finally did it and the rabbit ran away to freedom. + +Kim laughed with joy and gave one last tiny squeeze to the door before going back on her distant journey. +Once upon a time there was a friendly sheep who lived in a big meadow. He had lots of wool which was white and fluffy. Every morning he counted the butterflies that flew over his meadow. He said "1,2,3,4" as he watched them flutter by, always looking for new friends. + +One day, he saw a small bird fly by, and he thought it was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. He smiled and waved, but the little bird just kept flying. + +The friendly sheep said, "Come back! I want you to be my friend!" But the bird just kept flying away. + +So the friendly sheep decided to use some of his wool to create a net and catch the beautiful little bird. He made it very quickly and proudly showed it to the other animals in the meadow. He said, "I'm going to catch this friendly little bird!" + +And sure enough, the next day the friendly sheep had a new friend! From then on, every day he would count the butterflies, and play with his new feathered friend with his friendly wool net. +Once upon a time, there was a nice little girl named Amy. Her mom and dad loved her very much and always wanted to support her. +One day, Amy's dad told her about the fine prize she could win in the competition she had entered. He said if she worked really hard, she would win the prize. + +Amy was so excited. She put in lots of effort to prepare for the competition, and soon it was time for the big day. The judges were so impressed with Amy and announced that she was the winner! + +Amy's dad hugged her tight and said, "I'm so proud of you! You worked so hard and it paid off. I'm glad I could support you." + +Amy smiled and replied, "Thanks, dad! I'm so happy I won the fine prize!" +Once there was a cute little mouse called Mark. Mark loved to do lots of fun things. + +One day Mark was running around his house when he heard a strange crack! Mark stopped and looked around, wondering where the sound had come from. + +Mark then saw a crack in the floor. He got closer and closer to investigate. + +Mark saw something shiny coming out of the crack. He wiggled his nose. It was a yummy piece of cheese! + +Mark couldn't believe it. He was so happy! He tried to pull the cheese out, but he was too small. + +Just then, Mark heard a voice above him. It was his mum. + +“Oh, how cute!†she said. “Let me help, my little mouse.†+ +Mum pulled the cheese out of the crack, and gave it to Mark. + +Mark was so happy. He thanked his mum and enjoyed the yummy cheese. + +From then on, every time Mark heard a crack he thought of the nice surprise he found. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Hadley. She was three years old and loved to play pretend. + +One day, Hadley saw a butterfly fluttering around the garden. She reached out to try and catch it, but it flew away. + +Hadley felt sad and looked away, but the butterfly came back. This time, she was more careful and slowly stretched out her hand. She held it gently and she felt happy. + +But all of a sudden, the butterfly flew away and left a sharp message. "Don't try too hard!" it said. + +Hadley was confused and a little ashamed. She thought she had been careful, but the butterfly didn't like it. She sat alone, feeling guilty and sad. + +Suddenly, a gentle voice spoke. "It's okay, Hadley," it said. Hadley realised it was her mum. + +"Sometimes things don't work out how we plan," her mum said, "but that doesn't mean you have done something wrong. It just means that we have to try again." + +Hadley smiled and hugged her mum. With her mum's help, she was sure she could do anything - even catch a butterfly! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emma. She was three years old and she loved to imagine things. Every day she would dream of things far away. + +One day, Emma imagined she saw a black bird in the sky. It was so pale, she thought it was sleeping. + +Emma asked her mom, "Mommy, what is that pale black bird in the sky?" + +Her mom smiled and said, “That is a hawk. It is a very special kind of bird.†+ +Emma imagined that someday she could be as special as a hawk and fly away. + +The end. +Patch the rabbit was having a hard time finding somewhere to hide. Everywhere she looked, there were too many cats around. She hopped along, searching for a safe spot, when she heard a friendly voice. + +"Hi, Patch!" it said. + +Patch looked up to see her friend Ben. He was a kind boy who loved animals. + +"I have a spot for you to hide," he said. + +Patch followed Ben to his back yard. He showed her his special hideaway. It was a thick patch of tall grass. + +"Stay here," said Ben. "It's hard for the cats to find you in here." + +Patch hopped into the thick patch of grass and stayed there until she was sure it was safe to come out. + +Thank you Ben, she thought. I'm so happy to have found a place to hide. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Jack. He loved playing with his toys and having lots of adventures. + +One day Jack woke up feeling very excited. He put on his favorite t-shirt, grabbed his toy car and ran off to the park. + +At the park, he spotted a toy that he had been wanting for a long time. He jumped up and down, clapping his hands with joy. + +Jack asked his mom, 'What's the price for it?'. His mom said, 'It's ten dollars'. + +Jack was surprised, as he did not have that much money. He looked disappointed, so his mom said, 'I will buy it for you, don't worry'. + +Jack was glad that he got the toy. He thanked his mom and then said, 'Let's go and play with it!'. + +His mom smiled and said, 'Yes, let's go!' +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Ruby. Little Ruby was a brave and strong girl who loved to explore. + +One day, Ruby decided that she wanted to go on an adventure. She grabbed her rubber boots and put them on. Putting on a sweater, she took a deep breath and stepped outside. + +She looked around, not knowing where to go. Then, she saw a big tree with a secret path hidden beneath. Ruby thought it looked exciting and with a smile, she followed the path. + +The path seemed to lead far away and Ruby walked and walked. Soon, the path went up a high hill. Ruby felt tired, but she kept going determined to see where the path would take her. + +At the top of the hill, she was greeted by a kind old man. He had a smile and said to Ruby, “Where does your path lead?†+ +Ruby looked up to the high hill and answered, “I want to explore, but I don’t know where to go.†+ +The old man smiled. “Let me help you,†he said, putting his hand on Ruby’s shoulder. “I will lead you.†+ +The old man and Ruby then continued the path, one step at a time. The path led to a small lake where they stopped to watch the ducks. It was a beautiful sight and Ruby +Lily looked up at her mom. "Can I watch a video?" she asked. + +Her mom smiled. "Yes, you can watch a video," she said. + +Lily clapped her hands in excitement and ran to the living room. She saw the video was already playing. It had some harsh sounds, but they were fun! She sat in front of the television and watched the video. + +Suddenly, a loud noise made Lily jump. "What was that?" asked Lily. + +Her mom looked over to her. "It's just the video," she said. "It can be a bit harsh at times." + +Lily smiled and turned back to the television. She watched the rest of the video and enjoyed it very much. + +When it was over, Lily looked up at her mom again. "Can I watch another one?" she asked. + +Her mom chuckled and said, "Sure, why not?" + +Lily smiled and ran to the living room again to watch another video. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Tess. She loved to swim in the sea and one day, while she swam, she met a dolphin. Tess was so happy that she talked to the dolphin. She said: "Hi dolphin! Will you be my best friend?" The dolphin smiled and said: "Yes, I will be your best friend." + +Tess and the dolphin played together every day but one day Tess had a lot to do so she forgot to go to the beach and meet her dolphin friend. + +When Tess remembered, she was very sad and she said to herself: "I hope my dolphin still remembers me and is still my friend." + +So Tess went back to the beach and there was the dolphin, smiling. The dolphin said: "Hello Tess! I knew you would come back and be my friend again. You are so honest." Tess was very happy and the two of them kept playing together. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a fox and a rabbit. They lived near a big tree and they were best friends. + +One day, the fox wanted to make the rabbit something special. He picked up a twig off the ground and started to print on it with a pen. He was very careful to make sure his lettering was perfect. After he was done, he gave it to the rabbit. + +The rabbit was very excited. He had never seen such a thoughtful thing before. He thanked the fox and smiled. + +But then he noticed something. The fox hadn’t printed the word “friend†on it! The rabbit was angry, he couldn’t believe the fox had forgotten such a special thing. + +The fox noticed the rabbit’s anger and quickly apologized. He explained he had been so focused on making the writing perfect that he had forgotten to add the word. The rabbit smiled and accepted the apology, and the fox printed the word “friend†on the twig right away. + +They hugged to say goodbye and the rabbit was overjoyed that their friendship was special enough to be printed. +Once upon a time, there was an ancient vegetable garden. In the garden there grew lots of juicy and delicious vegetables. + +One day a little girl named Anna came to the garden. She was wearing a yellow dress and had a big smile on her face. She was so excited because she had never seen such a beautiful vegetable garden before. + +Anna started picking some of the juiciest vegetables she could find. But then suddenly, she heard an ear-piercing scream coming from the garden. Startled, she dropped her basket of veggies and quickly looked around to see what was happening. + +Just a few feet away were two little boys who were screaming with excitement. They had seen the biggest carrot they had ever seen in their lives! Anna couldn't help but smile as the two boys happily ran towards the ancient carrot. + +And that's how Anna discovered the wonderful ancient vegetable garden. +John and his mom were walking through the park. They both saw a frog jumping in the pond. John was curious so he decided to jump in too. + +John's mom said, "No, John, you can't jump in there! You might get wet and cold." + +But John was determined and said, "Jump! Jump!" + +John's mom said, "No, no. This is no game. This is a war and you must be careful." + +John was very curious and kept looking around the pond. He saw a turtle swimming in the water. "Turtle!" he shouted. + +John couldn't take his eyes off the turtle, so he decided to jump in the pond after all! His mom said, "Be careful, John! Come out of there before you get too wet!" + +But John was already having fun and he kept jumping around and splashing in the water. + +John's mom couldn't help but smile. She was happy to see her son having so much fun. When John was done jumping, she wrapped her warm coat around him. + +John smiled and said, "Jump! Jump!" He was already thinking of his next adventure. +Once upon a time there lived a girl called Jane. Jane was three years old and loved exploring. + +One day, Jane was walking in the woods, wondering what strange sights she'd see. She soon spotted a pale tutor sitting beneath a tree. "Hello," Jane said. + +The tutor smiled and asked, "What can I do for you, young miss?" + +Jane replied, "I wondered if you can teach me something new?" + +The tutor nodded and said, "Of course, child. Let us begin our lesson." + +For the rest of the day, Jane was amazed by all the exciting things she learnt. She was so happy to have found such a wonderful tutor! + +The two of them spent many more days of learning together and each day Jane would wonder what they would discover next. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny. The bunny was walking through the forest when he saw a funny-shaped stone. He hopped over to look at it more closely. The bunny touched it, and suddenly the stone began to roll away. The bunny tried to chase the stone, but it rolled faster than he hopped. + +The bunny followed the stone until it rolled down into a deep, dark hole. Unfortunately, his foot got stuck and he couldn't get it out! + +The bunny started crying, when suddenly he heard a voice. "Don't cry, little bunny," the voice said. "I can help you!" + +It was a tiny green frog who hopped out of the hole. "See this rope?" the frog asked, pointing to a rope near the hole. "You can climb out if you grab hold of the rope and pull." + +The bunny was so happy that he thanked the frog and grabbed hold of the rope. He pulled, and he pulled, until finally he was out of the hole. + +The bunny looked at the stone and said, "I'm glad I didn't get hurt, like that stone did." He hopped off, happy to be back on solid ground. +Once upon a time there was a very tall man called Bob. One day, Bob decided he wanted to go for a bike ride. But, when he looked in his garage, he saw his bicycle had no pedals. + +Bob said out loud, "Ah, I miss my pedals!" + +Just then, a small 3-year old girl named Lucy heard him. She asked, "Did you say you miss your pedals?" + +Bob smiled and explained, "Yes, I can't go for a bike ride because my bike doesn't have any pedals." + +Lucy replied, "Don't worry, my dad can help you. He is very tall and he knows how to put new pedals on a bike." + +So, Lucy's dad came over and fitted new pedals to Bob's bike. Bob thanked him and said, "Thank you so much, now I can ride my bike." + +And off Bob went for a long and happy bike ride. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to go on an adventure. She loved exploring, so she decided to go on a trip with her family. She packed her bag with all the necessities, and brought along a sailor to take them away. + +The day was sunny as they waved goodbye to their family and friends. The little girl and the sailor hopped into the boat and sailed away. They sailed for hours, passing by palm trees and small islands. + +The little girl was so excited that she wanted to scream, but the sailor told her they had to be quiet while they sailed. They had to be careful of the giant fish that could bite them in the water. + +Finally, after hours of sailing, the little girl and the sailor arrived at a new place. It was far away from their home, and everything was different there. The air was salty and bitter. The little girl didn't know what to do. + +The sailor smiled kindly and said, "Let's explore and see what we can find here." + +The little girl smiled and nodded, and off they went. Together, they explored the island, having a great adventure. Every day, the little girl was grateful that she had the courage to pack her bags and go on the trip. +Once there was a girl named Amy who was three years old. She was very strong, she could lift things that were heavier than she was! Every day Amy would study very hard. + +"Daddy, what is it like to study?" she asked one day. + +"It means to look hard at something and learn it, Amy," her dad said. + +Amy was very happy and she wished she could study even harder. But there was just too much to learn and she felt overwhelmed. + +"Daddy, can you help me?" Amy asked. + +"Sure can," he said. "We can study together. Then our wishes will both be stronger!" + +So, that's what the two of them did. They studied together, and before Amy knew it, she was learning new things faster and easier than ever before! +Steven was walking through the woods and he saw something gray on the ground. He went closer to take a look and saw a cute little fox with its head covered in a gray blanket. Steven said to the fox, "Hello!" + +The fox looked up at Steven with wide eyes. It said, "Help me! I'm stuck!" + +Steven knelt down so he could help the fox. He carefully moved the top away and saw that the fox had caught his tail in a prickly bush. Steven untangled the fox's tail and the fox thanked him. + +The fox stood up and said, "Thank you for helping me. I am so glad that you covered me!" + +Steven smiled and said, "You're welcome! It's nice to help friends." He waved goodbye as the fox ran back into the woods and disappeared in a flash of gray. +Once there was a big, fat cat named Sam. Sam was very spoiled and loved to lounge around all day. He loved a good game of chess and often watched people play it in the park. + +One afternoon, Sam was strolling around looking for something fun when he spotted a little girl playing with a chess set. It looked like lots of fun. Sam crawled over to get a better look. + +The girl noticed Sam and smiled. "Would you like to play?" she asked. + +Sam couldn't believe it! He nodded his head and settled down next to the girl. He watched as she moved her pieces around the board and showed him how to play. + +When the game was over, Sam thanked the girl for the fun time and crawled away. He was so happy that he had a new game to play. + +Sam kept playing chess for many days and always looked forward to those afternoons. He had found the best way to be spoiled! +One day, Daddy was very sad. He was looking at his old jeep, which was broken. He was sorry he had not taken better care of it. + +Mummy knew what to do. She took Daddy on an adventure. They drove to the auto shop, where they talked to the man about restoring the jeep. + +Daddy asked the man, "Can you restore it?†+ +The man replied, "Of course I can! I'll have it looking brand new in no time.†+ +Mummy and Daddy hugged each other. They were so happy that the jeep could be restored. + +Soon, it was looking like new again. Daddy was so pleased. He said sorry to the jeep and hugged it - he was so glad it was healthy once more. + +Mummy and Daddy drove home in the restored jeep, with smiling faces. +Mum and Dad were packing a big box. +"What are you doing?" asked Jack. +Mum looked up from the box. +"We're packing a frame," she said, "for a very special picture." +Jack was curious. He wanted to help, so he took some of the soft things and put them around the frame. +Mum smiled at him. +"That's great," she said, "just be careful not to get too dizzy." + +When the box was packed it was heavy. Dad carried it carefully out to the car. Jack could not wait to see the special picture! +Once upon a time there was a man who had a bell. His bell would ring very loudly! Every morning he would take his bell and stand in the street to sell his goods. + +One day, a little girl came to the man's stand and asked what he was selling. The man said he had some spicy treats. The little girl told the man that she liked spicy foods, so she grabbed one and paid him. + +The girl took a bite and realized it was too spicy. Tears began to well up in her eyes but the man said, "Don't cry. Take your bell and ring it. That will make the burning feeling go away." + +The little girl took her bell and rang it. Sure enough, it worked! Her burning sensation slowly faded away. She thanked the man and smiled. + +After that, the little girl came to the man's stand every day with her bell. And every day the man would sell her something spicy and tell her how to use her bell. All the other children in the street wanted bells, too, but the little girl kept her special secret. +Once there was a boy named Lee. He was very excited because today was his exam. He put on his nice clothes and went to the exam center. When he got there, it was very cold. He hugged his arms around himself and shivered. + +Just then, he heard a voice. It was the teacher who was giving him the exam. "Lee," she said, "Today you will put your skills to the test. Are you ready?" + +Lee nodded. The teacher smiled and gave him some paper and pencils. Lee looked at them and then began his exam. He worked hard, concentrating on each question and carefully writing down his answers. After a while, the teacher said, "Time's up. You can put your pencils away now." + +Lee put the pencils down on the table and the teacher smiled at him. "That was very good," she said. + +Lee grinned and thanked the teacher. He had worked hard and passed his exam. Now he could go home, happy and proud. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She was so excited to have a party. Sue went around to her friends and her family to invite them to her party. + +Everyone said yes and soon the day of the party arrived. Sue and her mom worked hard to get everything ready. They made it look so nice. They put decorations on the walls and set out food. + +When the guests arrived, they all had a great time. Everyone played games, danced, and ate delicious food. Sue was so happy. She said, "This party is so much fun!" + +At the end, everyone said it was a very successful party. Sue felt so proud that she had organized everything. She said, "I worked hard for the party and it was a success!" Everyone agreed and clapped for Sue. +Once upon a time, there was a very creative bunny named Bob. Bob was always looking for new and exciting things to do. +One day, Bob decided to explore a part of the forest he had never been to before. He hopped and hopped until he came to a big open field where he found something very strange. It was a trap! Bob tried to hop away, but he couldn't because the trap was too strong. +Bob struggled to free himself and he was getting tired. He called out, "Help! Is anyone there?" +A friendly squirrel ran over to Bob and said, "I can help! Just watch me be creative." +The squirrel grabbed a branch and used it to open the trap. When the trap was finally open, Bob hopped away and thanked the squirrel. Bob never forgot what the squirrel had done and from then on, he was always more careful in his adventures. +Once upon a time there was a nice man who lived in a small house. He wanted to help his friends, so he went to look for stones. + +It was a hot sunny day, and he was feeling very tired, yet he kept looking. Suddenly, he found a nice big stone. "This will help my friends!", he thought. + +He lifted up the stone and started carrying it home, but it was too heavy. He tried his best to carry it, but it was just too big! + +Just then, a kind lady saw him struggling. She asked, "Can I help you?" + +The man was so happy and said, "Yes, please help! I'm trying to carry this stone home so I can help my friends." + +The kind lady smiled and said, "Come on, let's try together. I'm very patient and I think we can do it!" + +They worked together and managed to carry the stone all the way home. + +When they arrived, the man thanked the kind lady. "You have been so patient. Thank you so much for helping me!" + +The kind lady smiled and said, "You're welcome! Friends always help each other." +Little Andy was playing in the garden one sunny day when he heard a loud trumpet. He trotted over to see what it was. He arrived in the field, and noticed a bright yellow duck playing a trumpet. The duck quacked, "Hi Andy! Would you like to play with me? I'm practising to be a trumpet player!" Andy giggled and replied, "Yes, I would!" + +The duck smiled, and held out her trumpet for Andy. She said, "Go on, have a try. Just push your lips together and blow." Andy put his lips together and blew gently. To his surprise, out came a loud sound! The duck laughed, "Good job! Keep blowing like that and you'll get better. Let's have a game. Ready, set, go!" + +The duck started to quack and Andy had to use his trumpet to keep up with the quacks. Whenever the duck quacked, Andy had to yield a note from his trumpet. They carried on playing like this for a while and Andy became more and more alert. He was getting better at playing the trumpet. After a while, they both got tired and the duck said it was time to go. Andy thanked her for teaching him how to play the trumpet and promised to come back again. He waved goodbye and ran off, feeling very happy. +Once upon a time there was a fat pig, his name was Zero. Zero had a problem, he was always tying himself up in knots. + +One day, Zero went to the farm to visit his friends. He asked them, “Why do I keep tying myself up?†+ +His sheep friend, Captain Fluffy, said, “Maybe you need some help untying them?†+ +Zero thought about it and decided his friend was right. He said, “OK, let’s tie the knots together so I can be free!†+ +So they tied the knots together and soon Zero was free. He was so happy he leapt around and said, “Thank you so much friends, I’m all untied now!†+ +And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She was three years old and very curious. One day, Mia was helping her mom in the kitchen. + +Mia asked her mom, "What are you doing?" + +Her mom replied, "I'm cutting oranges so we can have some juice. Watch carefully!" + +Mia watched as her mom cut the oranges into small pieces. Then Mia said, "The oranges look so juicy and sweet!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, but don't forget that oranges are also a bit bitter." + +Mia thought a moment, then said, "Can I help? Can I cut the oranges too?" + +Her mom said, "Sure. Here, you can weigh the oranges to make sure each piece is the same size." + +Mia was happy and carefully weighed each orange before cutting it. She was careful to make sure each piece was the same size. + +When Mia was done, her mom clapped and said, "Good job! The oranges are cut perfectly." + +Mia was thrilled and they both enjoyed a glass of fresh, sweet orange juice. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Adam. He wanted to go on an adventure. So, he got in his car and drove off. After a while, he came to a big rail track. He thought it looked like fun and decided to take a ride. + +Adam saw a fast train coming down the track. He waved to the train driver and the driver waved back. Soon, the train slowed to a stop. Adam asked the driver, "Can I ride?" + +The driver said, "Of course! Hop aboard and come along." + +Adam grinned, climbed onto the train, and they took off. The train flew past fields and forests, chugging and whistling as it went. Adam sang and clapped his hands as he watched the scenery. + +After a while, the train stopped. It was time for the driver to go home. Adam thanked the driver for the fun ride and hopped off. He waved to the driver as the train drove away, then wandered back to his car. + +That night, Adam told his mom all about his adventure. He said that he couldn't wait to return to the rail and take another fast ride. +Once upon a time there was a bunny. His name was Tom. Tom was a very nice bunny, but he wasn't very good at fixing things. + +One day Tom tried to repair a broken chair, but he was having a lot of trouble. Then, he saw an avocado on the floor. + +Tom thought, "Maybe I can use the avocado to repair the chair!" + +He picked up the avocado and put it on the broken chair. Then he put a crazy hat on top of the avocado. + +Tom said, "There, it's fixed!" + +The next morning, Tom came back to the chair and saw that it was still broken. He said, "I think I need someone else to help me repair this chair." + +So, Tom asked his best friend, a bear called Dave, if he could help repair the chair. Dave said, "Yes, of course I will help you repair the chair." + +Dave used some glue and pieces of wood to repair the chair. When the chair was fixed, Tom said, "Thank you Dave!" + +Tom's chair was repaired and everyone was very happy. The end. +Once upon a time, a little girl was playing with her doll outside. She loved to make the doll do all kind of things. One day she decided to give her doll a new house. She took a big box and looked for something to use to build a house. + +Suddenly, she saw a big nail. She picked it up and knew just what to do. She pushed the nail in the box and nailed it in to make the walls. The little girl was so proud of what she had done. + +Her mommy came out and saw the house. She said, "Wow, sweetheart, you did a great job! That house looks peaceful and pretty." The little girl was happy to hear her mom say that and smiled. + +The little girl had made a beautiful house and was proud she did it all by herself. She now knew how to nail things together and was happy her house was peaceful and pretty. +The little girl loved playing with her friends in the park. She would hop and jump around, laugh and joke with them. Her best friends were two little dogs. They were always very excited when they were together and loved playing with her. + +One day, the little girl noticed something new in the park. It was an olive tree! She asked her friends if they wanted to play with it, and they said yes. The little girl was so excited that she started to jump up and down. + +She climbed up the tree and started picking the olives. She asked her friends to join in and together they collected the olives and put them into a bag. + +The little girl tasted one of the olives and was surprised by how rich and delicious it was. She told her friends and asked them to try it too. As they munched on the olives, the little girl joked about how it would be nice to have so many of them all the time. + +Her friends laughed, and the little girl smiled too. She was so happy to be having fun with her friends and the delicious olives! +Once there was a beautiful judge. She was kind, and wanted to do the right thing. She was given a task, to attach two friends together. + +The judge went to find the two friends. Finally, she found them and asked if they wanted to be attached. + +The friends thought and then said, "Yes, we do! We want to be attached." + +The judge smiled and said, "Good. Now you will always be together." + +She then used a magical string to attach the friends together. The friends were so happy and thanked the judge for her wonderful work. + +The judge smiled and waved goodbye. As she walked away, the friends knew that they were now best friends forever. +Once upon a time there was a hunter. He wanted to catch a bear today so he got up early in the morning and prepared his modern tools and equipment. He was all ready, he just had to hurry. + +The hunter began walking through the woods. He had been walking for over an hour, when suddenly he heard a noise. He stopped, listened and heard it again. It was the sound of a big bear! + +The hunter picked up his pace and started hurrying. Faster and Faster. + +The hunter soon saw the bear and quickly yelled, "Stop! I'm a hunter and I have to catch you!" + +The bear looked at the hunter and shouted back, " I won't be caught easily. Hurry and you might still get me!" + +The hunter ran faster and faster, trying to outrun the bear, but it was no use. The bear was too fast. +In the end, the hunter had to slow to a walk and go back home. He knew he had to come up with a better plan before he could catch the bear. +Once upon a time there was a sister and her brother. They were the best of friends and did everything together. Every morning they went to the park to play in the sunshine. + +One day the brother read a book about a wise old owl. When he finished, he looked up and shared his thoughts with his sister. "I think it was so wise for the owl to know so much," he said. + +The sister thought for a moment and said, "You know what!? You can be like the wise owl, too! Maybe you can read more books and learn lots of wise things. Then you can share it with me and others." + +The brother smiled and replied, "Yes! That's a good idea. Then we can be just like the wise owl, together!" + +The sister and her brother went on to have many other adventures in the park and learn a lot of wise things by reading books. +Once upon a time, there were two baby twins: Alex and Emily. They were always together and loved to play in the sunshine. One day, their mommy told them that it was time to turn in for the night. Emily was scared and looked for something to protect her in the dark. She asked, "Mommy, can you stay and protect us?" + +Mommy smiled and told her, "Don't worry Emily. I am here, and so is your brother Alex, and together we can protect each other all night long." Emily smiled back and snuggled into bed with Alex. + +The twins were so happy to have each other to keep each other safe, that even in the dark, they both felt safe, secure, and protected. +One day, Jack notices a bunny in the garden. He wanted to say hello, but he was too shy. His Mommy noticed the bunny too, and said "Let's go give him some food!" + +So Jack and Mommy went outside and put some food in the garden. The bunny hopped over and started to eat. + +Jack watched the bunny and noticed that its fur was thick like a rug. The bunny stopped eating for a second and said, "Thank you for the food, Jack!" Jack was so surprised that the bunny talked to him! + +Jack and Mommy sat and watched the bunny eat the yummy food. After the bunny finished, it hopped away into the bushes and was gone. Jack and Mommy smiled at each other and Jack said, "I'm glad the bunny enjoyed the food!" +Once upon a time there were two friends, John and Jan. One day, they were walking in a park and saw a bush. Jan thought it looked pretty and wanted to buy it! + +John said, "That bush is very nice, but do you think we should buy it?" + +Jan was excited and said, "I think it's a wise idea!" + +John thought for a moment and agreed. Since Jan was so excited, he said, "Okay, let's buy it!" + +John and Jan bought the bush and took it home. It was their very own bush and they took care of it carefully. Every day, they would water it, give it sunshine and make it happy. + +Although the bush was small, Jan and John were happy to have it. Every day they would say to each other, "That was so wise to buy the bush!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and loved exploring her neighborhood. + +One day, she decided to go on an adventure and explore the forest. She grabbed her special folder and put some snacks inside before she left. Then, she went on her way. + +When she got to the forest, she saw a tall tree with a huge nest on top. Inside the nest, she saw a very rich bird with beautiful feathers. The bird looked at Lucy and asked, "What are you doing here?" + +Lucy smiled and said, "I'm exploring the forest. Will you come with me?" + +The bird thought about it for a moment, then she decided to come with Lucy. + +The two new friends explored the forest together. Soon, the bird showed Lucy something very special. It was a secret tree filled with delicious fruit. They ate and had fun until it was time to go back home. + +Lucy was so happy that she made a new friend and that they decided to explore the forest together! She put all her treasures and snacks back in her special folder and went home with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Jack and Jane. They were playing in the park when they noticed two people in uniforms. "Look!" said Jack. "What are they?" + +"They are police," explained Jane. + +The two friends were eager to learn more, so they ran up to the people in uniforms. + +"Do you help people?" Jack asked the police. + +"Yes, we help people day and night," the police replied. + +Jack and Jane were very happy to know this. Jack then asked if they could help too. The police said "Yes! You can give us a high five." + +Jack and Jane happily high-fived the police and started looking for more people to help. They soon found some people who needed help with moving boxes. + +Jack and Jane used all of their strength to help the people move the boxes. The people were very grateful and thanked the two friends for their help. + +Jack and Jane returned to the park with smiles on their faces. They had been so eager to help and it felt good. +Once there was a little boy named Joe. He loved to play with his toy box. He had all sorts of fun stuff inside. One day, Joe wanted to hide something in the box. He really wanted to keep it secret. + +So Joe put his orange victory flag inside the box. Then he closed the flaps and smiled. + +Suddenly, he heard his mom's voice calling him. +"Joe! Come find me!" she said. + +Joe smiled, his secret was safe. He ran off to find his mom and show her something else. But little did he know, his mom had already found the victory flag. + +When Joe came back, his mom was holding the flag. She said "I found your victory flag! It looks like you were trying to hide it. Why Joe? + +Joe just smiled and shrugged his shoulders. He was happy that his mom knew about his victory flag, and was even more happy that he was able to keep it a secret. +Once upon a time there were two friends who were both very brave. Their names were Lucy and Tommy. Tommy wanted to explore the mysterious underground, so they both went together. + +When they got closer, they started to feel a little bit nervous. It was dark and unknown down there. They could see lots of rocks and had to be careful not to slip. + +Tommy turned to Lucy and said: “Let’s keep going, we can do it!†+ +Lucy took a deep breath and replied: “Ok, let’s go!†+ +So they went further into the underground, they discovered all sorts of fun things and they became even braver. When they finished exploring, they both looked at each other with proud smiles and said their names at the same time. They had done something brave and neither of them was afraid anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Jay. He lived in a tree near a gloomy lake. Everyday Jay would fly over the lake and look for fish to eat. + +One day, Jay decided to take a break from flying. He perched himself on a branch and looked out over the lake. He heard some sounds coming from across the lake and so he flew over to see what it was. + +As Jay crossed the lake, he saw two little frogs. They were hopping around in the grass and clapping their hands. Jay landed on a nearby branch and watched as the frogs splashed in the water. + +Suddenly, one of the frogs stopped clapping and said to the other, “The sky is so cloudy. It looks like the sun isn’t coming out today.†+ +Jay felt sad for the little frogs so he flew in circles above them and started singing. He sang and sang until the little frogs started clapping and dancing in the grass. + +The frogs were so happy that when Jay flew away, they waved goodbye and thanked him for his singing. Jay flew back to his tree, happy that he had made his new friends so happy. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy called Tim. He was only three years old and very curious. One day, while playing in the garden, he heard a strange sound. He looked around and saw a small cricket hopping near him. + +Tim was excited and wanted to play with it, but the cricket warned him not to. + +"No Tim, not today. It's too dark now," said the cricket. + +He listened carefully and noticed a different rhythm coming from the cricket's wings. It was a beautiful sound and he wanted to hear more. He carefully leaned in to get nearer. + +The cricket warned Tim again, but he didn't listen. Suddenly, he felt a light tap on his nose. + +"Ouch!" Tim said. + +The cricket looked at him gently and said, "Tim, was that fun? You must be careful or you will hurt yourself." + +Tim had learned his lesson and thanked the cricket for warning him. He said goodbye and felt grateful for the wonderful rhythm of chirping wings he heard. +Once upon a time, there was a large puddle on the ground. A tiny frog was in the puddle, and it wanted to find a new home. "Where should I go?" the frog whispered. + +Just then, a giant dragonfly flew above the puddle. "I know a place you can go," said the dragonfly. "Follow me!" + +The frog hopped out of the puddle and followed the dragonfly. They flew and flew until they came to a large pond. It was full of lily pads and other frogs. + +"This is the perfect place for you," the dragonfly said. + +The frog hopped into the pond with happiness. He was so excited to have a new home. From then on he lived happily in the large pond. +Once upon a time there lived a boy named Jack. He was curious to explore the world around him. One day he decided to take a walk in the forest. While walking, he saw a large whip! Jack wondered what it was and was so curious that he decided to take it. + +When Jack brought the whip back home, his mom saw him and asked him where he got it. Jack told his mom he found it in the forest. His mom said "I think it is better if you remain here with me, Jack!" + +Jack was disappointed and started to cry. His mom hugged him and said, "Don't worry, Jack! We can go back to the forest tomorrow and leave it back where it was". + +Jack was so excited and couldn't wait to go back to the forest the next day. He grabbed his mom's hand and said, "Let's go, Mom!". So the next day, Jack and his mom went back to the forest and found the same spot where Jack had found the whip. They left it there, and Jack smiled happily, knowing that he had done the right thing. +Once upon a time there were two good friends, Annie and Ben. Every day they would find fun things to do together. + +One day, Annie and Ben noticed a big, soft loop on the ground. + +"Let's play with it," Annie said. + +"Okay," Ben said eagerly. + +They took turns jumping over it and around it, having a great time. + +Then Ben had an idea. He suggested they offer the loop to other friends. + +"That's a great plan!" Annie said. + +So Annie and Ben ran around to neighbouring farms and offered the loop to their friends. + +Everyone was happy to accept the loop and they used it to make funny shapes like circles and squares. + +The friends all loved playing with the soft loop. + +Annie and Ben spent the day together, and they were so happy they had something to offer their friends. +One day, Sam went to the park with Mom and Dad to play. Sam looked around, but he could not see his friends. Suddenly, an earthquake started and everyone was scared. + +Mom asked, "What was that?" + +Dad said, "It was an earthquake!" + +Sam had never experienced an earthquake before. He asked, "What is an earthquake?" + +Dad said, "An earthquake is when the ground test us to see how strong we are." + +Sam was a bit scared, but Dad encouraged him. He said, "It's okay, Sam. Sometimes the ground tests us with new things, but we can stay strong and together." + +Mom and Dad held onto Sam and smiled. Sam smiled too. He felt better knowing that Mom and Dad were there with him. Sam and his family stayed together, and they came out okay. +Once upon a time there was a cat named Zip. He loved to stir up trouble around the house. + +One day, he was meowing around the kitchen, getting into all sorts of mischief. He jumped on the stove and accidentally switched it on. He quickly jumped down and scampered away. + +But he left the stove on and soon the kitchen began to fill with smoke and smell kind of yucky. + +The mom rushed in with a loud, "Zip! You naughty cat!" + +Zip said nothing as he tried to hide behind the sofa. He knew he had done something wrong, but was too scared to face the harsh words coming from his mom. + +His mom switched off the stove and opened the windows to clear out the smoky air. She looked at Zip with a stern face and said, "No more stirring up trouble, Zip! From now on, you need to be a good cat." + +Zip nodded, vowing to be a good cat from now on. He knew his mom was right; stirring up trouble never ends well. +Once upon a time, there was a dark rug. + +The rug was sat by a river, and one day, the sun was so hot that the rug started to soak. + +A little girl came along and saw what was happening. She was so excited that she shouted to her best friend. + +"Look! The rug is soaking!" + +Her best friend went over to take a closer look. She saw the dark rug soaking up the water. + +"It's so cool!" She said. + +The two friends laughed together and decided to splash each other and soak their feet in the river. They had so much fun that they stayed until the sun went down. When they were done, the dark rug was completely dry. + +The two friends said goodbye and promised to meet up the next day. Since then, the dark rug has stayed dry and the two friends have enjoyed many more days of fun at the river. +Once there was a naughty boy, who didn't listen to his mum. She asked him to tidy his room, but he wouldn't do it. + +"Come on, I asked you to tidy your room," his mum said in a harsh voice. + +But the naughty boy just kept playing. He kept being naughty, so his mum punished him. + +"No more playing, you need to tidy your room," she said again, this time with a firmer voice. + +The naughty boy didn't want to do it, so his mum told him off. "If you don't listen to me right now, I'll be mad," she said, pointing her finger at his mouth. + +At last he understood, so he quickly tidied his room. He was still naughty, but he was learning to listen to his mum. +Maddy was a playful three-year-old girl. She loved to roll around in the park and play with her friends. One day, she was in the park when she saw something twinkling in the grass. She bent down to pick it up and saw that it was a red laser. + +Maddy turned it on and watched the red light roll across the grass. She giggled with delight, until she heard a voice. + +"Hey, that's mine," said the voice. + +Maddy turned and saw a tall man with a friendly voice. She smiled and asked, "Is it yours?" + +The man smiled. "Yes, I must have dropped it when I was running around. It looks like it fits in your hand perfectly." + +Maddy nodded, and handed it back to the man. He thanked her and ran away with a smile. Maddy watched him go, then rolled around in the grass, chasing the red light of the laser as it disappeared in the distance. +Once, there was a nice turtle named Tom. Tom was always very polite to everyone. One day, he was walking through a grassy park. Suddenly, he began to sneeze. His nose felt tickly! He sneezed and sneezed. + +Tom noticed a little bunny nearby. It had a soft skin that was brown and white. The bunny looked at Tom with a curious face. + +"Why are you sneezing?" asked the bunny. + +Tom laughed and said, “My nose feels tickly! Can you help me?†+ +The bunny thought for a moment, then said, “Go pick some leaves.†+ +Tom did, and he rubbed the leaves on his nose and cheeks. And guess what? It worked! The tickle went away, and Tom felt better. + +He smiled at the bunny and thanked her. + +“You are very polite,†said the bunny. “Thank you for trying my suggestion.†+ +Tom smiled, happy that he could help. Then, he waved goodbye and hopped away. +Rose and her dad were in the garage. Rose was very upset because she had to leave soon. + +"I don't want to leave, Daddy," Rose said. + +"I know, but we have to go," her dad said. "Look, I'll bring you something special when I come back." + +Rose smiled but tears still ran down her cheeks. Her dad hugged her tight and then he put her in the car. Rose waved goodbye as they drove away. + +When her dad came back, he had a big surprise. He opened the garage door and a puppy was sitting there! Rose's eyes lit up and she hugged the puppy tight. She knew it was time to leave, but this time she was excited! +It was Mommy's special day. She was getting a new faucet for the kitchen sink. She was so excited, she couldn't wait to see it fit in the tight space. + +The little 3 year old boy watched Mommy as she took out all the tools she needed for the big job. He wanted to help too. + +Mommy smiled when she saw the boy's eager face. + +"Okay, you can help!" she said. + +The little boy helped Mommy hold the faucet in place. He watched as she carefully worked, making sure it would fit just right. + +At last, the faucet fit tight against the sink. Mommy smiled and said, "We did it! What a great job!" + +The little boy was so proud of himself. He had helped Mommy make the faucet fit, and now it was perfect. They both stood there, admiring their work. Of course, Mommy had done the hard part, but the little boy felt like he had done his part, too. + +"We make a great team," Mommy said with a big smile. + +The little boy smiled back, and he knew she was right. +Once upon a time there was a little girl, she was three years old. She loved to make up stories and explore her world. + +One day the girl went outside to find something fun to do. She noticed a curious creature hopping around and it made her smile. + +The little girl asked what it was, and the creature replied, "I'm a kangaroo!" She was so curious, she wanted to learn more. + +The kangaroo said, "I can guess. Do you want to play a game?" The girl said, "Yes!" and the kangaroo hopped away. + +The kangaroo came back with a big bag of surprises. Each surprise was a creative way of guessing the answer. The girl had fun making her guesses, and soon the kangaroo had her own fun playing with the little girl. + +At the end she got all the answers right. "You're very creative!" said the kangaroo as it hopped away. + +The little girl smiled and waved goodbye. She had such a great time playing and will remember this day for many more years to come. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly little girl named Gracie. She loved to explore her house and today decided to go for a walk to find the furniture. + +As Gracie walked through each room, she noticed lots of fun things. She saw chairs and tables, a bed and even a bookshelf! On the top shelf, Gracie found something special. It was a pretty doll with friendly eyes and rosy cheeks. + +“Hi, I’m Amy,†said the doll. Gracie smiled and hugged Amy. + +“What a cool doll!" Gracie exclaimed. She quickly realized that furniture was all around her. She hopped around the room, exploring the many pieces. + +Gracie and Amy became very good friends and went on lots of adventures together. Gracie was grateful to have a friend like Amy who showed her that furniture can be fun too! +Mum was about to make her dinner when she heard baby cry. She thought it was coming from the bedroom, so she rushed to see what was wrong. When she got there, she saw baby had spilt her milk all over the floor. She thought it was so smelly. + +"Don't worry, baby," said Mum. "We'll just have to clean it up." + +Mum took a rag and started to wipe up the milk. Baby looked sad, so Mum asked "What's wrong?". + +"I don't want milk," said Baby. + +Mum was surprised. Baby usually loved milk, but today she wanted something else. + +"What would you like to drink then," asked Mum. + +Baby thought for a moment and then a big smile came over her face. + +"Juice,"she said. + +Mum smiled and fetched some juice for Baby. Baby was very happy, and the smelly milk was all gone! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was just three years old and loved to explore and go on adventures. + +One day, Lucy decided to go exploring into the forest near her home. She was so excited to see all the trees and animals she might find. But as she started walking through the forest, things didn't seem quite right. She heard strange sounds and was beginning to get scared. + +Suddenly Lucy saw a ghost! She was very frightened and ran away as fast as she could. Lucy was sure she heard the ghost chasing after her. She ran out of the forest and back to her home. + +When she got home, Lucy was so frustrated. She told her mom about the ghost she'd seen, but her mom just smiled and told her that ghosts weren't real. + +Lucy felt better after talking to her mom, and she decided she would still explore the forest. Just this time, she would take her mom with her. +Mommy was getting ready to decorate the house. She said, “Let’s get started.†+ +She brought out a pretty vest. She said, “We can hang the vest on the wall. It will look attractive.†+ +Mommy asked her daughter to help. She handed the little girl some tape, and then picked up some decorations. She put them on the vest. + +The little girl asked, “What else?†+ +Mommy said, “We can string lights around the vest.†+ +They worked together until the vest was decorate. It looked bright and cheerful and very attractive. + +The little girl said, “I like it!†+ +Mommy said, “Me too. We did a great job.†+Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Abi. She was three years old and she loved to play outside. + +One day, Abi set off to look for her will. She searched everywhere but she couldn't find it. Then, she remembered that it was pink so she looked in the pink flowers and the pink sky. No luck. + +Finally, she heard a big, deep voice. "Hello there Abi," it called out. Abi looked up and saw a big purple dragon. "Have you seen my will?" she asked. + +The dragon nodded. "It is over there," he said, pointing to a pink bush. Abi went over to the pink bush and sure enough, she found her will. + +"Thank you!" she said to the dragon. Abi was so happy to have found her will. + +The dragon smiled. "You are welcome," he said. + +Abi set off home with her will in hand, feeling very happy and thankful. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Lily. She liked to explore, so one day she went walking in the forest. + +Lily saw a tree. It was filthy, covered in mud and leaves. She wanted to drink from it, so she cupped her hands and bent down near the tree. + +But then, a voice came from behind her. + +"What are you doing there?" the voice asked. + +Lily turned around and saw a giant. He was tall and strong. + +Lily was scared. She said, "I was just gonna drink from the tree." + +The giant smiled. He said, "You don't want to drink from that tree. It's filthy. Come, I'll show you a better one." + +The giant led Lily to another tree. This one was nice and clean. He told Lily to drink all she wanted and she did. + +Afterward, the giant and Lily said goodbye. Lily thanked the giant and said, "I'm glad I met you!" + +And she went home happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He liked playing with his toys and his family. + +On a sunny day, Tim and his family went to the store to buy some food. After they came back, they began to make lunch. + +Tim watched his mom turn on the tap at the sink to wash the fruits and vegetables. Suddenly, water started to come out of the cupboard below the sink. + +Tim's mom looked upset. She said, "Oh no! What happened?" + +Tim's dad came over and said, "Don't worry. We'll just have to turn the valve off and call a plumber to fix it." + +So his dad turned the valve off and made a phone call. The plumber came and fixed the sink. + +Everyone was happy! And Tim learned an important lesson that day - always be careful around water! +Once upon a time there was a furry little dog called Richard. He loved to explore the world around him and go on long hikes with his owner. + +One day, Richard went for a walk and found an exciting trail to explore. He was so excited and set off following the trail with his owner. + +As Richard walked, his owner saw a furry spider ahead. "Look, Richard! It's a hairy spider!" she said. Richard was scared and started to bark, his little tail wagging quickly. + +Richard's owner smiled at him and said, "It's okay, Richard. I'm here to support you." She held his paw and said, "Let's keep going, the trail is full of surprises!" + +So Richard and his owner carried on, exploring the trail and having adventures. Whenever Richard got scared, his owner was there to support him and help him see that his fears did not need to be so scary. + +And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Jenna. Jenna was three years old and loved exploring. + +One day, Jenna's mommy said to her, "Let's go find something special." Jenna was so excited! She followed her mommy to the park. + +Jenna asked her mommy, "What are we looking for?" Her mommy replied, "Let's find a colorful ornament." + +Jenna ran around the park looking at all the things. She saw some butterflies, some tall trees, and a swing. But Jenna could not find a colorful ornament. + +Finally, Jenna found what she was looking for. She picked up the ornament and held it tight. Jenna smiled at her mommy and said, "Look what I found!" + +Her mommy smiled back and said, "That's a colorful ornament, Jenna. You did a great job!" Jenna hugged her mommy and said, "Yay!" + +The two of them shared a happy moment together. Jenna was so proud of her colorful ornament. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mandy. Mandy loved to create, and she loved to explore. Whenever she explored, Mandy would find cool things, like a rare symbol that she had never seen before. + +Mandy asked her mom what the symbol meant. Her mom said, “It’s a special symbol Mandy. This symbol is rare and special. It’s a symbol for everyone to use to create something together.†+ +Mandy was so excited! She wanted to create something special with her friends. Together, they made a big picture using the rare symbol. It was colorful and had lots of different shapes. + +When they finished, Mandy smiled and said, “We created something special!†Her friends agreed, and they all knew they had created something amazing. +Jack was walking on the farm. Suddenly, he heard a noise. He looked around and saw a big stable full of animals. He moved closer and noticed a small horse. It was slow and gentle. + +Jack: Hello little horse! + +Little Horse: Moo! + +Jack smiled and petted the horse. He wanted to stay with it, but he had to move on. He said goodbye to the little horse and moved towards the sun that was setting in the horizon. +Once there was a very gifted mechanic who was very good at fixing things. One day, he decided to introduce himself to the town by visiting each house one at a time. + +The mechanic knocked on the first door and when it opened, a small girl poked her head out. + +"Hi there!" said the mechanic. + +The little girl smiled. "Hello!" she said. + +"My name is Tom and I'm a mechanic," the mechanic introduced himself. "I'm here to help people fix their broken things. Can I help you?" + +The little girl shook her head slowly. "No thank you," she said. + +The mechanic thanked her and moved on to the next house. He repeated his introduction to all the other children in town until everyone knew who he was. + +The next day, all the children were talking about the mechanic and how he could help fix anything. Everyone in town was very thankful for having a gifted mechanic. +Once upon a time, there were two friends: John and Mary. They were always playing together and having lots of fun. One day, John thought of a game to play. He said: "Let's play hide and seek behind the blanket!". + +Mary smiled and said "Ok!" But, then she shook her head and said "No, I don't want to". + +John asked: "Why not?". + +Mary frowned and said: "I think it's a dull game. I don't want to play". + +John disagreed. He said: "No, it's a great game. Let's try it. I'm sure it will be fun!". + +Mary thought for a moment and then said: "I don't know. I'm feeling a bit calm now. I'd rather just sit with my blanket and read a book". + +John smiled and said: "Ok! We can do that! Let's just sit together and read". + +Mary smiled and said "Yes, that sounds wonderful to me". + +So, John and Mary agreed to enjoy a calm afternoon together, reading and snuggling under Mary's blanket. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her name was Jane. Jane was three years old. She didn't like taking baths. Whenever her mom asked her, she said, "No! I hate baths!" + +One day, Jane was playing outside in the garden, when she found something. It was a gray spade. Jane said, "What's this?!" + +Then, Jane's mom said, "That's a spade, Jane. It's a special tool to help you dig in the garden." + +Jane smiled and said, "I love spades! I don't hate them like I hate baths!" + +Then she grabbed the spade and started to dig around in the dirt. She had a lot of fun until it was time to go back inside. She still didn't like taking baths, but now she didn't hate spades. +Once there was a little girl called Elsie. She was a happy child who loved playing and exploring. + +One day Elsie put on her uniform and went outside to play. She ran to the meadow and it was wild and beautiful. She spotted a pond and thought it was so magical. + +Suddenly, Elsie saw a beautiful blue bird flying in the sky. She wanted to fly like the bird. She closed her eyes and started to pray. Elsie prayed for wings and the ability to fly in the sky like the bird. + +When she opened her eyes, she saw the bird flying in the sky with its wings spread wide. She was so happy she had prayed for something so special. + +"Thank you for my wonderful wings," Elsie said to the bird. + +The bird chirped and flew away into the sunset. + +Elsie continued to play in the meadow and was so happy with her new wings. Every time she prayed, magical things happened! +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Mandy and Jojo. They were both three years old. + +One day, they were walking together in the park. There were lots of trees, grass and flowers. Mandy stopped and asked Jojo a question. + +"Do you like the daisies on this side or the tulips on that side?" said Mandy, pointing to one side with daisies and another side with tulips. + +"Both!" said Jojo without hesitation. Mandy was so happy. + +The girls smiled at each other and agreed that the view was perfect. They walked hand in hand, enjoying the perfect day. +One day, a leopard was walking through the forest. He was walking very slow, so he couldn't see where he was going. Suddenly, he stopped to look around. He was a bit worried because he was lost. + +He heard a voice. "Hello there!" said the voice. The leopard looked around and saw a little rabbit. + +The leopard was happy to see someone. He said, "Do you know where I am?". The rabbit frowned, because he did not know the answer. + +The leopard felt sad. He slowly walked away, looking for someone who could help him. Finally, he heard another voice. It was Birdie! + +Birdie said, "Hey there, Leopard! I know where you are! Follow me!" The leopard was relieved and quickly followed Birdie. + +He noticed that Birdie was hopping very fast, so he had to run to keep up. Soon, he was back at home, safe and sound. He smiled and thanked Birdie for his help. +Once there was a boy called Bob, who loved coins. One day, he was walking in the park, when he saw a coin lying on the ground. Bob ran over to it and picked it up. He was so happy! + +Bob wanted to keep the coin safe in his pocket, so that he could remember it forever. He asked his mom: "Mom, how can I attach the coin to my pocket?" + +Mom answered: "Well, Bob, you can use a safety pin. A safety pin attaches things together so they stay in place." + +Bob was excited to use the pin, so he ran to get it. He was careful not to damage the dead coin and carefully attached it to his pocket. + +Now Bob felt safe knowing his coin was attached to his pocket. He smiled, happy that he had found a way to keep the coin forever. +Once upon a time, there was a small boat with two friends in it. As they sailed the big blue sea, the two friends decided to take a break. So, they sailed to a large island and decided to explore. + +The two friends got out of the boat and started to wander around the island. Then, they saw an anchor. One of the friends asked "What is an anchor?" His buddy replied "It's a big metal thing that helps boats stay in place". + +They decided to try and pull it out of the ground. After a few tries they managed to pull it it out. They were excited by their success. + +Suddenly, they heard a voice. "Hello, who has pulled out my anchor?" + +The two friends were very scared and didn't know what to do. They looked around and saw an unknown figure standing on the top of a hill. The figure said "Come up here and I'll tell you about the anchor." + +The two friends were still scared but they decided to enter the hill. When they reached the top, the unknown figure said "My name is Henry and I'm a pirate. This anchor was my lucky charm. Can you please help me and put it back in its place?" + +The two friends nodded and together they put the anchor back in place. Henry thanked them and said "Thank you for your help, my friends. I'm very grateful." +Once upon a time, there was a young girl called Emily. She was only three years old and she loved to explore the world around her. One day, Emily was in the living room and she saw a big seat. She did not know what the seat was for, so she asked her mom. + +"Mom, what is this seat for?" Emily inquired. + +"It is for you, Emily! You can sit in it to watch your favorite cartoon," her mom explained. + +Emily was so excited and ran over to the seat. She jumped into the seat and started to watch her favorite cartoon. She had so much fun and sat in the seat for a whole zero minutes! After that, Emily said goodbye to the seat and went to do something else. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a graceful princess named Daisy. Daisy loved to explore the world around her and she dreamed of going on magical adventures. + +One day, Daisy decided to explore the nearby forest. She grabbed her picnic basket and off she went. + +As Daisy wandered through the forest, she soon came across a large tree. It was an old, gnarly tree and Daisy knew she had to find out what was inside. + +Suddenly, Daisy heard a loud 'click'. She looked up and noticed a small door hidden up in the tree trunk. Excitedly, she grabbed the handle and opened the door. + +Inside, Daisy discovered a shiny, new battery. She couldn't believe her eyes! She quickly shut the door and placed the battery into her picnic basket. + +Daisy looked up again, and saw a beautiful rainbow-coloured feather on one of the branches. She carefully plucked it off and added it to her basket. + +Suddenly, the bird that had been the feather's owner swooped down from the tree. "Why do you have my feather?" it squawked. + +Startled, Daisy quickly told the bird the truth. "I found it hidden in the tree," she said, pointing to the small door. + +The bird flew back up towards the tree and gave the door a few taps. To Daisy's surprise, the door opened and +Sammy was a happy little boy. Every day he would go outside and jog around the park with his mom. One day when they were jogging, Sammy noticed a jar. + +"Mom, what's that?" Sammy asked. + +"That's a jar," his mom replied. + +"Can I have it?" Sammy said. + +"No," his mom replied. "It looks too expensive." + +But Sammy didn't give up. He kept jogging until they had gone around the park three more times. Finally, Sammy's mom said yes to the jar. + +They went over to take a closer look and Sammy saw it was filled with pennies. He was so excited and thanked his mom for the jar. He couldn't wait to get home and count all of the coins. + +For Sammy, it was the most expensive jar in the world. +Once upon a time there was a great king called Colin. He was very humble and kind. One day, Colin was worried because his castle was not safe. Someone could get in very easily! + +So Colin asked his wise advisor for advice. The advisor said: +"We must lock all the doors and windows. That way, nobody can get in!" + +Colin was delighted. He locked all the doors and windows so nobody could break in. He felt so safe, he was no longer worried. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a player. He was an ordinary player, but he was good at the game. One day, he decided to practice extra hard. He grabbed a stick, and sharpened it. Then he started to practice. + +He practiced and practiced until finally, he got very sharp. He hit the ball with the stick, and it flew far and fast! + +His friend watched in awe. "That was amazing!" his friend said. + +The player smiled. "Thanks," he replied. "But I think I can do even better." + +He stepped back, and started to practice some more. He swung the stick, and again and again, the ball flew even further. He had become really sharp! + +His friend was very impressed. "Wow!" his friend said. "Now you're the best player ever!" + +The player smiled, and nodded in agreement. He was the sharpest player in town! +Once upon a time there was a brave fireman who loved to help people. One day, he was out on a mission to fight a fire. Everyone was so impressed by his courage and bravery. + +As he went to fight the fire, he got very thirsty. He saw a fresh river nearby, so he went to have a drink. + +Just then, a little frog hopped up to him. The frog said, "Can I have a sip, too?". The fireman smiled and said, "Of course you can!" + +The fireman shared his drink with the little frog, and everyone who saw them was very impressed! They cheered and praised the fireman for his kindness and bravery. The fireman and the little frog both smiled - they had made a wonderful friendship! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was quite brave. One day, she decided she wanted to go for a walk in the forest. + +But when she got there, she was scared, because she saw a big, furry wolf. She turned to run back, but the wolf started coming closer. + +The little girl was scared, but she tried to be brave. She yelled at the wolf to stop, and it did. + +Then she said: "I need to get back home. Can you manage that safely?" + +The wolf looked sad, but it nodded its head. The little girl continued home, and the wolf followed her. + +When she got home, her parents were very surprised. But the wolf was very friendly and they managed to get along. The little girl even gave the wolf a name – Bruce! + +From then on, Bruce and the little girl were best friends, and she was never scared of the forest again. +Once upon a time there was a boy. He looked up at the night sky, and he saw the moon. The moon was large and strong. The boy was amazed by how bright it was. + +The boy asked his friend, "What is that thing in the sky?" + +His friend said "That's the moon." + +The boy blinked. He just couldn't believe his eyes. He had never seen anything so big and strong. + +They both looked up at the moon and watched it shine. + +They stayed up late and watched the moon until their eyes got sleepy. Eventually, they had to go to bed. But even when they were asleep, the moon still shone strong and bright. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Tim. He loved to play in the garden, but sometimes his mum would tell him to be quiet because he was being too loud. + +One day, Tim was playing in the garden with some toys. He was pretending to bury them in the sand. He was making so much noise that his older brother, John, came over to see what was going on. + +John said to Tim, "Why are you being so rude?" + +Tim replied, "I'm playing bury with my toys." + +John smiled and said, "That's a good game. Where did you learn it from?" + +Tim said, "I heard it from the birds!" + +John laughed and told Tim to be careful not to put any sand in his ears. Tim nodded and went back to playing bury with his toys, being a little bit quieter this time. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Sunny went to visit her granny. Sunny was so excited to go! When she arrived, she gave her granny a big hug. + +Granny smiled and said, "I have something I'd like to borrow from you, Sunny. Can you give me a hug too?" + +Sunny happily hugged granny tightly. After the hug, Sunny was feeling a bit tired from her visit. + +"Why don't you take a nap, sweetie?" Granny suggested. + +"Ok," said Sunny, smiling. "You can borrow my sleepy head for a bit!" + +Granny laughed and put Sunny down for a nap. After a nice rest, Sunny felt refreshed and ready for a new adventure. She hugged granny goodbye and said, "Thanks for lending me your hugs, granny!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue had long, blonde hair and she loved to play every day. But one day, when Sue woke up, she was very sad. She looked around her room and started to cry. + +Sue's mom heard her and quickly ran to Sue's room. +"Oh Sweetie! What's wrong?" She asked. + +So Sue told her mom the story. +"There was a fake door in my room last night," she said, "It was pink and I wanted to go play behind it, but it disappeared this morning." + +Her mom hugged her and wiped away her tears. + +Then, Sue's mom said, "I know it feels bad to have a fake door, but I know a way we can make it better." + +So, her mom opened the door to her room and said, "You see this real door? You can go through it and play anywhere you like." + +Sue smiled and hugged her mom. She was no longer sad. + +And from that day on, every time Sue walked through the door, she was always happy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. Tom wanted to go on an adventure, so he jumped onto his bike and pedalled away. On the way, he saw a big door with a lock on it. He stopped and said, “I want to see what’s on the other side of that door.†+ +Tom got off his bike and went to the door. He tried to turn the lock, but it wouldn’t open. Then he saw a key, lying on the ground next to the door. Tom picked it up and tried to turn it in the lock, but it was broken. + +Tom looked around and noticed a rock nearby. He grabbed the rock and started to rub it against the broken lock. Suddenly, the lock clicked and the door opened. Tom felt so excited and he couldn’t wait to find out what was behind the door. + +Tom stepped inside and it was full of toys and games. He shouted with joy, “This is the best adventure ever!†+Once upon a time, there was a pumpkin who wanted to have some fun. He hopped to the middle of the field and shouted, "Who wants to play?" + +A bird in a tall tree overhead chirped, "I do!" So the pumpkin invited the bird to play a game. + +The pumpkin said, "Let's clap together, 1,2,3!" So they both clapped and laughed. + +The bird said, "My wings are too small, but my beak is long. I'll use it to roll the pumpkin!" + +So the bird used his beak and the pumpkin rolled across the grass. They laughed and played all afternoon. + +At night, the bird said goodbye and flew away. The pumpkin waved and said, "Come back soon!" He watched until the bird was gone, then said, "That was fun!" He said it again, louder this time. "That was fun!" + +The pumpkin clapped his hands together, feeling happy and content. And he stayed there in the field, still clapping long after the bird had gone. +The sun was shining in the sky, but it soon started to cloud over. The clouds were dark, and it began to rain. Pete was three years old, and he couldn't believe what he was seeing. + +He looked up at the sky, and saw a beautiful symbol come from the rain. It looked graceful and shining in the sky. Pete asked his dad what it was. + +His dad smiled and said, "That's a rainbow, Pete. It's a symbol of a promise that it won't rain forever. The sun will come back and dry the rain away." + +Pete looked at the rainbow in awe. He felt excited and happy that the sun would soon come back. He smiled as he watched the graceful rainbow in the sky. +Once upon a time there was a sailor who wanted to take a trip. He had a boat that was very light. He wanted to rock in the boat. + +He said, "I think I'll go on a trip and rock in my boat." + +He put on a funny hat and hopped in the boat. He said, "I'm ready to rock in my boat!" + +He rocked and rocked until his boat was far away from the shore. He had a wonderful time rocking in the boat. + +"I feel so light and free when I rock in my boat," said the sailor. He rocked and rocked until the sun set. + +The sailor was so happy he had gone for a ride in his boat. He smiled and waved goodbye as he sailed away into the night. +Jim and his family lived in a nice house. Jim had a mom, a dad, and a little sister, who was three years old. + +One day, Jim's little sister asked "Who do I belong to?" Jim looked at his parents, then said, "You belong to us! You are part of our family." + +His little sister smiled. Seeing her happy made him happy, too. + +Jim said, "We can all work together to make our family successful." The little sister said, "Yes! Let's do it!" + +Jim's parents smiled and said, "You three make us very proud of our family." + +Jim, his sister, and parents went to the park and had a lot of fun, on this day and many more days. Together they all belonged to a wonderful family. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Mandy. One day, Mandy was playing at the street. Suddenly, she heard a loud sound. It was the sound of thunder! + +Mandy was scared. She hugged her mum and asked, "Why did the sky make that sound, mummy?" + +Mummy said, "That was the thunder. It was the sky striking the ground." + +Mandy said, "What does 'striking' mean?" + +Mummy said, "It means the sky hit the ground. Now, don't worry, it's just a small thunder. The sky won't hurt you." + +Mandy smiled because she felt safe. She was still happy and she had fun playing in the street again. +Mum and Dad were happy. Today they were getting a new way. They put their small car and drove to the repair shop. + +When they arrived, there were lots of different ways. Dad said, "Which way is the best?" +Mum pointed to a small way in the corner and said, "That one. It's small and strong." + +Dad asked the shopkeeper for the way. The shopkeeper said, "I’ll repair it for you." He got some tools and got to work. He worked for a long time. + +Finally, the shopkeeper was finished. He came out and said, "Your way is ready." + +Mum and Dad thanked him and drove home with their new way. They were happy to be able to repair the way and get it home. Now they could get around easily. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sally. Sally had two ears on either side of her head, but one of her ears was bigger and rounder than the other. This made her ear rare. + +One day, Sally was playing in the backyard when she heard something rustling in the bushes. "Who's there?" Sally shouted. + +"It's me," answered a voice from within the bushes. "My name is Red Bird!" + +Sally was surprised to find a talking bird in her backyard. Red Bird asked Sally, "Do you want to play with me?" + +Sally smiled and said, "Yes!" + +The two of them played many different games together. They played tag, hide and seek, and they talked and laughed. Eventually, it was time for Sally to go home. + +As Sally walked away, Red Bird said sadly, "Goodbye Sally. I will miss you." + +Sally turned around and smiled. "I will miss you too," she said. And with that, Sally waved goodbye and went home. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly old man. His name was Tom. Tom loved to lend things to people. One day, a little girl named Jane asked Tom to lend her a pistol. + +"Please, lend me a pistol," she said. + +Tom thought hard and long. He wanted to help her. + +"Yes," he said, "I will lend you the pistol." + +Tom gave Jane the pistol and she was so excited. + +"Thank you, Tom!" said Jane, giving him a big hug. + +Tom smiled. He was so happy to be able to lend something to Jane. From then on, he was known far and wide as the "Pistol Lending Man". +Once there was a little girl called Sarah. She wanted to go out and play, but her mum said she had to choose a guard first. Sarah knew that a guard was someone who looked after her and kept her safe. + +Sarah saw two guards up ahead. One was tall and looked nice and friendly. The other guard was short and looked very grumpy. Sarah knew she had to choose one but she wasn't sure which one to pick. + +Just then, one of the guards spoke: "My dear, why don't you choose me? The other guard is terrible and might scare you". Sarah thought about this, and decided the nice tall guard was the safer choice. + +So Sarah said "Ok, I choose you!". The guard smiled and said "Very good choice! Let's go have some fun!". + +Sarah was so happy and excited. She knew she had made the right choice. +Once upon a time there was a boy. He and his mommy went to a camp. It was very tall and had lots of trees. The boy liked it very much. + +He saw some other kids playing and decided to join them. He said to the other kids "Hi, I am Peter. What are you playing?". + +The other kids said they were playing tag. Peter said he wanted to play too. They all started running and playing. + +Peter had fun. He ran and laughed with the other kids. When it was time to go, Peter was sad. He said to his mommy "I enjoyed playing at the tall camp." His mommy smiled and said "We can come back anytime you want". Peter was excited and said "Yes!". +Once there was a fish who lived in the ocean. He wanted to succeed, so he decided to try and swim as fast as he could. He swam and swam until he was very tired, but he had not gone very far. + +He heard a voice from above. He looked up and saw a bird flying in the sky. The bird asked him, "Why are you swimming so fast?" The fish replied, "I am trying to succeed." The bird said, "You could try fishing and catching a tuna. That would help you succeed too!" + +The fish thought this was a great idea and he began to fish. He was careful and patient. After a long time, he felt a tug on his line. He pulled and pulled, and soon he had a big tuna! + +He was very proud of himself for succeeding. He was happy and full from the tuna he had caught. He knew he had accomplished something great. The bird flew away, but the fish stayed in the ocean, proud of himself and happy to have succeeded. +Once upon a time there was a little kid who liked to jump. Every day, he would play and jump around the house. One day, when he was jumping around, he noticed an elderly man outside walking by. The little kid wanted to be friends with the elderly man, so he ran up to him and shouted, "Hi! Let's be friends!" + +The elderly man was surprised, but pleased. He asked the little kid what his name was, and the little kid said, "My name is Jack!" + +The elderly man smiled. "Well, Jack, I have something special for you. Come with me and I'll show you!" + +The elderly man took Jack to his house. Inside, Jack saw a bowl filled with sugar! He was so happy. He started jumping around, laughing and making a big mess. + +The elderly man laughed and said, "You're really having fun, Jack. Go ahead and have as much sugar as you want!" + +Jack thanked the elderly man and they both laughed. From then on, they were good friends who spent lots of time together and shared lots of laughs. +Once, there was a little boy. His name was Jim. He was three years old, and he loved to play. + +One day, Jim forgot to do something. He forgot to give back a medal he borrowed. He was so ashamed. + +His mom called him into the living room. She had a sad look on her face. "Jimmy," she said, "did you forget something?" + +"Yes, mommy," Jim said sheepishly. "I forgot to give back the medal." + +His mom smiled. "Don't worry, sweetheart. It's all right. Just go and give the medal back to the person who lent it to you. Then you won't have to be ashamed anymore." + +Jim went to the person who owned the medal and gave it back. He was no longer ashamed. He had learned an important lesson. He decided that he would never forget anything again. +George was a little boy. He wanted to borrow a hose. But it was very gloomy outside. Everything was grey like the sky. + +He went to his neighbor, Mrs. Smith. He knocked on the door and asked politely, “Can I borrow your hose?†+ +Mrs. Smith smiled at him. She said, “Yes, you can borrow my hose! Here you go.†+ +George was very happy. He thanked Mrs. Smith and gave her a big hug. He was so excited to have a hose that he could use. He took it outside and began to play with it. He laughed and giggled as the water went this way and that. + +He had so much fun with the hose, and he was sad when it was time for him to bring it back to Mrs. Smith. But he knew he could borrow it again someday. +One morning, Joe and his dad went to the park. Joe was excited to play football with his dad. His dad brought a ball, but it was too heavy for Joe to carry. His dad said, "Let's weigh it." He found a big rock and put it on one side of the scale. Then he put the ball on the other side, and the rock was heavier. + +Joe said, "Why do we weigh the ball?" + +His dad said, "So we can make sure it's fit for playing." + +They put the ball on the ground and kicked it around. After a while, Joe got tired and his dad said, "Time to go home." + +Joe said, "But I want to play more football!" + +His dad got a smaller ball and said, "This one is lighter, so it won't weigh us down. Let's take it home to play with later." + +Joe was happy and they went home. He knew he would have lots of fun playing with his dad and the football. +Mama was very excited. Today was Sammy's third birthday! She had planned a big surprise for him. She put on her best dress and went outside. + +Sammy saw Mama coming and ran to her. "What is it, Mama?", he asked. + +Mama smiled and pointed to the ice-cream truck. There were all kinds of ice-creams in the truck! Sammy felt happy and ready to kick the birthday celebration off! + +He picked out his favourite ice-cream and sat down to enjoy it. But all of a sudden, he felt very uncomfortable. Mama realized it was the ice-cream that was making Sammy feel like that. "Don't worry, Sammy," Mama said comforting him. "Let's go get you a different one." + +They went to the ice-cream truck again and Sammy chose another one. This one made him feel much better. Sammy kicked with joy to continue the birthday celebration. +Once, there was a very clever girl. She was only three years old, but she could do very complicated things. One day, the girl decided to design something special. She had a page and some colorful pens and so she started to draw. + +Her work was difficult, and the girl's concentration was intense. She carefully drew lines, circles and shapes, and to make it even more special, she added some sparkles. Soon, enough her page was full of wonderful designs. + +The girl was so proud of her work. Her mom was very curious about it and asked the girl, "What did you design?" + +The little girl smiled and pointed out her drawings on the page. She said with a proud voice, "I designed a beautiful rainbow!" +Once upon a time, there was a litttle girl called Ella. Every night Ella would lay in bed and count the stars in the sky. Ella loved to look up and count how many stars there were. + +One night, Ella noticed the stars were not twinkling as bright as they usually did. Ella's worry grew and she wondered why this was. + +Suddenly, Ella's mommy appeared beside her bed. Her mommy smiled at Ella and said, "Don't worry Ella, the stars are still available to count." Ella smiled and her worry melted away. + +Ella thanked her mommy and with a hug and a kiss, Ella was soon back counting the stars and happily dreaming away. +Once there was a little girl named Anna. She was three years old and lived in a big house with her parents. + +One day as she was playing outside it started to rain. She ran to her dad and said, "Daddy, it's raining! What should I do?" + +He replied, "Don't worry Anna. You can go inside and play until the rain stops." + +Anna went into the house and started to explore. She opened a door that she had never opened before and saw a ghost! It was a mean looking ghost and it made her scared. She ran away and started to cry. + +Her mom came over and said, "What's wrong? You look hurt." + +Anna explained what she saw. Her dad then said, "It's alright sweetheart, it was just a silly ghost." He took Anna in his arms and gave her a big hug. + +Eventually the rain stopped and Anna had a fun day. She learned that even though there are strange things that can scare us, we don't have to be scared. +Once upon a time, there lived a girl called Ellie. Ellie was only three years old and loved to play with her friends all day. + +One day, Ellie wanted to make her dolls' house even better. She asked her mom, "Mom can I make my dolls' house lovely?" Her mom nodded and said, "Yes, you can. If you work hard, you will improve it." + +So Ellie worked hard. She added windows to the house and made a tiny garden. After an hour of hard work, the dolls' house was finished. It looked even better than before. + +Ellie smiled and said to her mom, "Mom, look! I improved the dolls' house. Don't you think it's lovely?" Ellie's mom laughed and said, "Indeed it is! You worked really hard and you've done a great job." + +Ellie was so happy. She got a hug from her mom and thanked her for her help. + +From that day forward, Ellie knew that if she worked hard she could achieve anything. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was afraid of monsters. She was so scared of them that she didn't want to go to bed at night. Every day she asked her mom if the monsters were gone and every day her mom said yes. + +One night, when the little girl was sleeping, she heard a noise. She was so scared that she jumped out of bed and hid under the bed covers. "Mommy," she whispered. "Are the monsters still here?" + +Her mom came into the room, smiled, and said, "No, sweetheart. I'm here to give you a welcome surprise—it's a crazy surprise!" + +The little girl was so excited that she jumped out from under the bed covers and shouted, "Really?!" + +Her mom laughed and said, "Yes, really. Now come and see your surprise!" +The little girl was so happy she ran out of the bedroom to see what the surprise was. When she got there, she saw the most amazing thing she'd ever seen—a beautiful toy castle with a surprise inside! She was so surprised, she said, "Wow!" + +The little girl was so happy she ran to give her mom a big hug. From that day forward, she was never afraid of monsters again because she knew her mom would always be there to give her a special surprise. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Jane and she was very excited. She loved playing outside and exploring in the yard. + +One day, Jane was outside playing in the grass. Suddenly, she saw a big insect. She had never seen an insect like it before! She was so excited that she let out a big scream. + +Jane's mom heard her daughter's loud scream and came to see what was wrong. + +"What happened, sweetheart?" her mom asked. + +Jane pointed towards the insect and said "Mommy, look! A bug! It's huge!" + +Her mom smiled and said: "Yes, that's a grasshopper. He's much bigger than the other bugs you've seen before!" + +Jane smiled and said "He's so cool! Can I catch him?" + +Her mom nodded and Jane ran to catch the grasshopper. She was so excited that she was jumping up and down with joy! + +The end. +Once there was a girl named Clara. She was very adventurous. One day, Clara's mommy said, "Let's put a swing in the backyard!" + +Clara was excited. She helped her mommy put the swing up. When they were done, Clara said, "Let's swing!" They both sat on the swing and started going higher and higher. + +While they were swinging, Clara asked her mommy, "Are we high enough?" Her mommy said, "Almost!" + +Clara began to feel very adventurous. She said, "Let's swing even higher!" Her mommy said, "OK, let's try!" + +So they both held on tight and started swinging as high as they could. Clara was laughing and giggling with joy. When they finally stopped, Clara said, "That was so much fun!" + +Her mommy said, "Yes, it was! I'm glad you had such a good time!" + +Clara smiled and said, "Me too!" +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Diana. Diana was three years old and was always looking for something fun to do. One day, Diana went out to the backyard with her basket. She wanted to collect things from the trees. + +She found a big banana tree and decided to collect some bananas. She reached up to get the bananas but was too small. + +So, she shouted loudly for her mom. Her mom came and was so surprised to see Diana. "What are you doing?" asked her mom. + +Diana waved her basket and said, "Collecting bananas! Can you help me?" + +Her mom laughed and said, "Of course I can help." + +So, Diana and her mom worked together to collect all the bananas from the banana tree. After they were done, Diana was so happy! She ran off with her basket, excited to show her dad her collection. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. His name was Jack. He was three years old and he loved to explore. One day he went for an adventure in the woods. He saw a stream and admired the open blue sky above it. It glistened in the sunlight like a shining river of diamonds. + +Jack bent down and played with the stream. He watched the little fish swimming around, and marveled at how they moved so gracefully in the water. Then he noticed something else. Something he had never seen before. + +Jack exclaimed, "Mommy, look! A big hole in the ground!" + +His mom replied, "Oh, that's a cave! It looks like a fun place to explore, let's go inside and take a look!" + +So Jack and his mom explored the cave. Jack was amazed. He couldn't believe he was inside of this big and open cave. He said, "Wow!" and his mom smiled, proud of her brave boy. + +Jack admired the beauty of the cave and enjoyed exploring. He learned about the importance of being safe and having fun in the open outdoors. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a smooth pig. The pig liked to run around in the sunshine and feel the grass under her feet. One day, the pig saw a man with a big sharp knife. She got scared and ran away quickly. + +The man with the knife followed the pig and said, "Don't be scared! I just want to cut some grass." The pig felt a little better but she still stayed far away from the man. + +As the man cut the grass, he looked up and said, "Would you like to come closer and help me Cut? I promise I won't hurt you!" The pig thought about it for a moment, then slowly moved closer to the man. + +The man smiled and said, "See? That wasn't so bad! Would you like to hold the knife while I cut?" The pig was still a bit scared, but the man's smile was so friendly that she agreed. + +The pig watched carefully as the man showed her how to cut. After a while, she was doing it all on her own! The man thanked the smooth pig and then both of them went on their way with big smiles on their faces. +Once upon a time, there was a little pig named Sandy. Sandy was a very curious pig, always setting out on new adventures. But one night something unusual happened. Sandy lay down in the mud and fell fast asleep. + +When Sandy woke up, she was no longer in her pen. Instead, she was in a strange new place. Sandy was very anxious and looked around trying to figure out how she got here. Suddenly she heard a voice coming from behind a bush. + +"Hi there little pig," the voice said. "Why are you lying in the mud?" + +Sandy was surprised and couldn't answer. + +"Well, it's okay," the voice said. "You can come out. I'm not going to hurt you." + +Sandy poked her head out from behind the bush and saw an old sheep standing there. + +"I'm glad you're not scared," the old sheep said. "Let me help you get back to your pen. Follow me." + +Sandy followed the old sheep back to her pen thankful for his help. Sandy never forgot this night, and from then on always stayed in her pen. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Amy. She liked to explore the world around her. + +One day, Amy was walking through a forest. Suddenly, she heard a loud ringing sound! She followed the sound and came to a big metal box with buttons. She was curious and pushed a button. + +The metal box started to shake. A man with a grey hat came out. He said, "Hello Amy, I'll be happy to help you!" + +Amy asked, "What's that box?" "It's an oxygen tank," the man replied. He showed her how it worked and how people use it to breathe clean air. + +Then the man saw that the oxygen tank was very dirty. He smiled and said, "I think it needs cleaning. Would you like to help me?" Amy nodded and was very excited. + +So Amy and the man worked hard to clean the oxygen tank. Finally, when it was all shiny and clean, they both gave a big smile and said together, "We did it!" +One day Liz was in the kitchen. +She saw the stove and it was shining brightly. +The stove had lots of buttons to press. +Liz asked her Mum what the stove did. + +"Mum, what does the stove do?" she asked. +"The stove cooks food," Mum said. + +Liz was very excited. She wanted to cook something too. + +Mum showed her how the buttons worked. +First she showed Liz how to switch on the stove. +Then Liz poured some mild oil in the pot to cook the food. + +When the food was ready, it smelled so delicious. +Liz and Mum shared it together. +It was yummy! + +"See Liz, the stove can do lots of wonderful things," said Mum. +"I love the shiny stove," said Liz. +John was excited about Tuesday. It was a special day for him. Every Tuesday, he got to study with Ms. Lisa. He liked her very much because she always was so kind and nice. + +John put on his special t-shirt and packed his pencil and paper into his bag before he left the house. He waved goodbye to his mom and ran all the way to Ms. Lisa’s house. + +When he arrived, Ms. Lisa showed him the room filled with books. John was amazed. He had never seen so many books before! Ms. Lisa then showed him an atlas and said, “Today we are going to study geography.†+ +John was thrilled. He giggled and said, “Impressive! Let’s get started!†+ +Ms. Lisa smiled and began to tell him all about the world. They spent the whole afternoon looking at maps, learning about continents, and exploring. John enjoyed it so much that he asked to stay longer. + +At the end of the day, John waved goodbye to Ms. Lisa. He thanked her for teaching him about the world and for making Tuesday such an impressive day. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy family. Every day, Daddy was so busy trying to make money. One day, he decided to buy a new pipe. + +Mommy said, "What do you need that pipe for, Honey?" + +Daddy replied, "It's just for fun. We can use it when we go camping." + +Mommy said, "But we never go camping." + +Daddy smiled, "Maybe now we will!" + +So the Daddy bought the pipe. The family was so excited to try it out. They went to a big park and everyone had so much fun. Daddy showed them how to make the pipe talk, and the whole family laughed when Daddy blew bubbles in the air. + +The next day, they all enjoyed their new pipe, and Daddy was very happy. +Once there was a girl named Anna who loved to wear silly clothes. One day she put on a fun green skirt with yellow stripes. She twirled and danced around in the skirt and it looked so silly! + +Anna decided to go outside and show her skirt to her friends. When she got to the park she waved at her friends, "Look at my skirt!" she said. + +All her friends started to laugh, but then one boy named Sam said, "Why are you wearing that silly skirt?" + +Anna stood up tall and said, "I like my skirt and I want to show it off!" + +Sam smiled and said, "I think your skirt is nice. You look very happy in it." + +Anna smiled and twirled around again in her skirt, she knew she looked silly but she didn't care. She was proud of her skirt and happy to show it off. +Once upon a time, there was a brave bee. He buzzed around looking for food and play. One day, he started to fly really fast. Suddenly, he saw a flower and decided to land on it. + +Suddenly, the bee heard a voice from below. It was a little girl playing in the garden and she asked the bee: "What are you doing up there?" + +The bee replied: "I'm looking for food, and I'm having fun flying around." + +The little girl smiled and said: "That sounds like fun. I wish I could fly too!" + +The bee smiled back and said: "Maybe one day you can! Just keep dreaming." They said goodbye and the bee started flying again, this time even faster. + +The little girl watched the bee until it was out of sight and smiled to herself. She knew that if she kept dreaming and hoped hard enough, one day she too would be able to fly. +It was a sunny day at the park. Jack and Jill were playing with sand. Jack brought some of his farming tools with him. He was trying to make a farm in the sand. + +Jill smiled and said "You can use my nail too!". She handed it over to Jack. He took it and said "I can use this to make a fence!". He stuck the nail into the sand and started making a farm. + +It was hot outside and the sun was melting the sand. Jack and Jill were getting wet from the melting sand. Jack said "It's too hot! We need to go inside." Jill nodded in agreement. They packed up their tools and went inside. +Buddy and his friends were having a great time. They were laughing and playing in the park. They were all very competitive. After they ran around and played tag, they were ready to have a snack. + +The friends all said, "Let's get pizza!" so they all went to the pizza shop together. When they got to the store, they saw so many different kinds of pizza! Buddy's eye lit up, and he said, "Wow, look at all the different kinds of pizza!" + +The friends all ordered the pizza they wanted. Once the pizzas were ready, they sat on the bench and started eating. Buddy bit into his slice and he laughed. It was so yummy! His friends all laughed too, but Buddy was laughing the loudest. + +Buddy and his friends were having a great time, eating pizza and laughing in the park! +Once upon a time, there was a small boy called Theo. Theo was very healthy, and he liked to play outside in the sun. +One day, when he was playing, he saw a flea. It was small and brown, and hopping around in the grass like a tiny bouncy ball. +Theo felt sorry for the flea so he decided to take it home with him. He put it in a box, and he made sure the flea was comfortable and had some food. +Theo asked his mom, "Can I bury my flea?" +His mom replied, "That is a very nice idea Theo, but let's first make sure the flea is healthy." +So Theo lovingly checked on the flea every day, and when it was healthy, he took it outside and buried it in the ground. +The flea was so happy, it said, “Thank you Theo! I am very happy to be in this new home.†+Theo smiled and said, “You’re welcome!†Before he went back home, he promised to come visit the flea every day. +Tim was walking in the park with his dad and he heard a sound. He looked around and saw a group of kids playing together and they were all laughing. They were having a lot of fun and it made Tim smile. + +Tim asked his dad, "Can I go play with them?" + +His dad said "Sure, you can go and play." + +He ran over to them and they said hello. They all had big smiles and laughed at all of Tim's jokes. + +One of the kids said, "You have such big ears!" + +The other kids all laughed and looked envious. They all wanted big ears like Tim's. + +Then the kid with the biggest ears said, "Let's all have big ears." + +So they all chuckled, put their hands on their ears and made them big. Everyone laughed and had fun together. They all had big ears and that made everyone happy and excited. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Tom. He was excited because it was time for his first journey. He was so happy to begin his adventure and waved goodbye to his mum and dad. Tom jumped into his car and his mum said "go on a smooth journey, Tom!" + +Tom waved out of the window as they drove off and said goodbye to his mum and dad. + +When he arrived at his destination, his friends were there to welcome him. They cheered and laughed as Tom got out of the car. + +Tom's friend Suzy said "Welcome Tom! Let's have lots of fun on your journey." Everyone laughed together and Tom felt very happy. + +Tom then walked off with his friends and they all set off on his very special journey. Tom was so excited, he could barely contain himself. + +When they arrived at their destination, they all smiled and cheered and welcomed Tom to his new home. + +Tom's smile was so big, everyone around him was very happy. He had had such a smooth journey and was now ready to begin his adventures! +Mummy and Daddy took Susan on a special walk. They wanted to show her something amazing. As they walked, they were observing all the wonderful things they could see. + +The sky was so blue and fluffy clouds were scattered across it. The trees were tall, their leaves swaying in the breeze. + +Daddy spotted a quick little animal. “Look Susan! It’s a rabbit!†he said. + +Susan looked carefully to see the bunny. It had delicate fur, long ears and soft black eyes. + +Mummy smiled. “Let’s get a bit closer so you can get a better look," she said. + +Susan tiptoed carefully towards the little creature. + +The rabbit hopped away but stopped to observe Susan. + +Thankful for the moment, Susan, Mummy and Daddy quietly admired the rabbit together. +Once, there was a little girl called Jill. She went on a winter day to a meadow beside a mountain. The meadow was filled with long grass and wildflowers. + +In the center of the meadow, Jill noticed a sparkling crystal. It was a beautiful crystal and she wanted to take it home. + +Jill asked her mom if she could keep the crystal. Mom said, "Yes, but first you must bury it in the ground". + +Jill dug a small hole in the ground with her hands. It was easy enough to do. Jill put the crystal in the hole and buried it with earth. + +Shortly afterwards, Jill saw a rainbow in the sky! Mom told her that this was a sign of good luck. Then they went home, happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Ella. She was always ready for an adventure. Today was no exception. She was going on a trip to visit a cactus. + +When Ella arrived at the cactus, she saw it was tall and full of prickly spines. She didn't know how to get close to it. + +Ella waved her hands at the cactus, "Hello! I'm here to say hello." + +The cactus didn't move. + +So Ella decided to take a rest. She sat down next to the cactus and closed her eyes. + +"Ella, wake up," the cactus said. + +Ella's eyes opened wide in surprise. She thought she had been dreaming. + +"I'm ready to be your friend," the cactus said. + +Ella smiled. She and the cactus talked and laughed all day. From then on, Ella and the cactus became the very best of friends. +Once there were two friends called Jack and Kate. They liked to visit each other's houses. + +One day Jack said to Kate, "You should come and visit my house again. We can play a game together!" + +Kate was enthusiastic. "Sounds great!" she said. + +When she arrived Jack had a surprise. He said, "I have a new toy. You can guess what it is!" + +Kate was really excited and started to look around the room. After a few minutes, she guessed, "Is it a monster truck?" + +Jack laughed. "Yes, it is!" he said. + +They spent the rest of the day playing with the monster truck and had so much fun. +Once there was a little boy named Jerry. He liked to read books. But sometimes he felt nervous because it was hard to read the words. + +One day his mom told him, "Jerry, I will read you a book." Jerry was so happy! + +Jerry and his mom sat down and his mom opened up the book. She started to read. Jerry listened and felt calm. + +After a bit, Jerry said to his mom, "I care about books, Mommy." + +His mom smiled and said, "I know, Jerry. I care about books too." Then she kissed his head and kept reading. Jerry felt so safe and happy. +Once there was a mummy and her little girl, Rose. Rose was very small and loved everything pink. + +On the day of Rose's third birthday, the mummy had to go to work, so she kissed Rose and said goodbye. She said she would miss her, very much. + +Rose was feeling very helpless and alone. She looked everywhere around the house, but mummy wasn't there. + +Suddenly Rose remembered! Mummy said she was going to buy her a new pink present. Rose knew that when mummy came back, she'd have something special for her. + +So Rose waited and waited, until mummy finally came home. She gave Rose the biggest and brightest pink present Rose had ever seen. Rose was so happy and hugged her mummy tight. + +Mummy said she missed Rose so much, and she was never going to leave her alone again. Rose smiled and said "I missed you too mummy." +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl. Her name was Lola and she was three years old. + +Lola lived close to the beach, so most days she would go and play by the sea. Today was no different and the weather was warm and sunny. + +Lola found a bucket and filled it up with sand. Then she started to walk toward the edge of the ocean, with the bucket full of sand. + +"Careful, Lola!" her dad said behind her. "You don't want to spill it!" + +But it was too late. The bucket was already wet and all her sand was soaking into the sea. + +Lola was disappointed, but then an event happened. A huge wave came and soaked her from head to toe! + +"Whee!" she shouted. + +Lola's dad laughed and the two of them played in the waves for a long time, until Lola was all soggy and it was time to go home. +Tim was playing at the park. He was in a club with his friends. They were all having a great time. + +Then it was time to finish. Tim said goodbye to his friends and started walking home. + +On the way, Tim got very nervous. He didn't like being outside so late by himself. He looked around and wished he could find his mom. + +Suddenly, Tim heard a voice. It said, "Tim, I'm here. You don't need to be nervous." + +It was Tim's mom! She had been looking for him. Together they finished walking home. + +When they got there, Tim was very happy. He hugged his mom and thanked her for finding him. His mom said, "Anytime. I always know where to find my club!" + +Tim smiled and hugged his mom again. He was glad to be home safe. +Once upon a time, there was a furry friend called Max. One day, Max went out walking and exploring in the woods. Max had lots of fun and decided to keep exploring. + +Max kept walking and, eventually, found an old chamber. He peered inside, but it was too dark to see. So, he took a few steps in. + +Inside the chamber, Max heard some rustling. He wondered what was making the noise. Suddenly, out of the shadows came a furry creature! Max jumped back and asked who the creature was. + +"I am Lulu and I live here," said the furry creature. + +Max was so happy to meet Lulu! The two friends chatted for a while and eventually Max had to go home. Max said goodbye and vowed to come back soon to visit. + +Max was so happy to find a new furry friend in his adventures! +Once there was a very cute cat. It was always very quiet and never caused any trouble. But one day the Cat had an idea. It wanted to go for a march! + +The Cat asked its best friend, Dog, to come along. But Dog disagreed. + +"I don't think it's very smart to go for a march," Dog said. + +But the Cat was determined and said, "Oh come on! It will be fun! Please come with me!" + +Finally, Dog couldn't resist any longer and agreed to join the Cat on the march. They set off on their adventure, and it was even more fun than the Cat had imagined. They marched around the neighborhood, meowing and barking all the way. + +At last they returned home, tired but happy. They had had a wonderful time on their march, and they agreed that it was the best decision they ever made. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim who loved to bake. Every morning, he would get up early and bake yummy treats like cookies, cupcakes and muffins. + +One day, Tim spotted a red wagon in his neighbor's yard. He asked if he could have it, and his neighbor said yes! Tim was so excited that he ran right home with the wagon. + +That night, Tim asked his mom if he could take his wagon to the park the next day. She said yes, and he spent the rest of the night preparing. + +The next morning, Tim's mom made him a delicious picnic lunch and packed it into the wagon. Then, he and his mom went to the park. + +They took a stroll around the park and stopped to admire the nearby lake. Suddenly, Tim noticed a dead bird lying in the grass nearby. "Mom, why is the bird so still?" he asked. + +His mom replied, "The bird is dead, sweetie, but we should be kind to all living creatures no matter what." + +After their walk, Tim and his mom went to a nearby bakery and bought the yummiest cake in town. They took it back home, and Tim got to work baking. In no time, they had a delicious, mouth-watering cake. Yum! +Once upon a time there lived a big bear. He lived in a cave with his family. One day, he heard a noise and became very fearful. He opened the door of his cave and saw a small fox. The fox was cold and asked if he could come in. The big bear said yes and asked the fox what he needed. The fox said he was very hungry. + +The big bear asked the fox to stay. He gave the fox some food to eat and a warm wrap to wear. The fox thanked the big bear for his kindness and stayed for a few days. After that, the fox said goodbye and left. + +The fox left with a full belly and warm wrap. He thanked the big bear again. The big bear smiled and waved goodbye. He was glad that he had helped the fox. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Rebecca. She was only three years old. One day she was walking in the woods and she felt very scared because it was so dark. Suddenly, Rebecca saw a big ugly snake! She screamed out loud and started to cry. + +The snake said, "Why are you crying little one?" + +Rebecca answered, "I'm scared of you!" + +The snake said, "I'm not here to hurt you. I'm here to help you find your way back home." + +Rebecca was so happy that the snake wanted to help her. She asked, "How can you save me?" + +The snake said, "I can show you the way back home. Follow me and I'll make sure you are safe." + +Rebecca followed the snake. He led her back home and she was very grateful. She thanked the snake and said goodbye. + +The snake said, "It was my pleasure to help! Have a safe journey little one". + +Rebecca went back home to her mom and dad and she was so happy. She told them all about her adventure and her new friend, the ugly snake. +Timmy was out playing in the park. He was feeling incredible and having so much fun. Suddenly, a boy next him said, "Hey Timmy, want some beef?" + +Timmy hesitated for a moment. He wasn't sure if he wanted beef or not. He wanted to try it, but he was a bit scared. Finally, he said, "Yes please." + +The boy gave Timmy a big piece of beef. Timmy took a bite and it tasted absolutely delicious. But, he started to feel a bit funny afterwards. His stomach started to feel a bit weird. + +Timmy felt regret for trying the beef. He ran to his mom and told her what happened. His mom said, "It's alright Timmy. Next time, just wait a while before you try something new." + +Timmy nodded and promised he would never eat anything too quickly again. From then on, he was always very careful with anything that he tried. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. One was named Jack and the other was named Jill. They liked to play sports together. + +One day, Jack and Jill were playing tag outside. Jill was running away from Jack with a big smile on her face. + +Jack yelled, "I'll never catch you!" + +Jill just laughed and kept running around and around. But then she got tired and stopped to take a break. + +Jack whispered to Jill, "It's ok. You can slow down. Play honestly." + +Jill smiled, feeling relieved. She knew her friend was always looking out for her. They hugged and started to play tag again. + +They had so much fun that they never stopped playing. And they became the best of friends. +Once upon a time there was a boy. His name was Timmy. Timmy was three years old. + +One day Timmy went outside to play. He saw a big hill and decided to climb it. He was so happy to get to the top! + +But then Timmy saw a creek. The creek was so deep, he thought he could never cross it. But then he noticed a log. Timmy decided to climb along the log. He was careful not to fall in the creek. + +At last Timmy made it across the creek! When he looked back, he felt very successful. He had climbed the hill and crossed the creek. He was so proud of himself. + +Timmy smiled and said, " I did it! I'm the best climber ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a charming little girl called Emma. She liked nothing more than exploring the world with her trusty microscope. + +One day, Emma found a very special stone, but it was broken. She wanted to make it special again, so she took it to a wizard who could restore it. + +He told Emma: "Don't worry, it can be restored! But it's going to take some magical powers." + +Emma smiled, trusting the wizard. After some magical sparkles, beautiful music, and a puff of smoke, the wizard handed the stone back to Emma. She was so happy to see it looking beautiful and whole again! + +The wizard winked and said: "Now, Emma, do you see what restoring things can do? When something is broken, remember to use your powers to make it as good as new!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside. She had a swing in her yard. Every day, she would go on the swing and go very high. She liked to feel the wind on her face. + +One day, Lily saw a small, dirty cat near the swing. The cat was sad and wanted to play too. Lily thought the cat needed a bath. So, she took a small tub and filled it with warm water. She gently put the cat in the tub and began to bathe it. The cat liked the warm water and started to purr. + +After the bath, the cat was clean and happy. Lily dried the cat with a soft towel. She put the cat on the swing and pushed it gently. The cat went high and loved it too. Now, Lily and the cat were friends, and they played on the swing together every day. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the store with his mom. They needed to buy some food. Tim saw a big pick of apples. He said, "Mom, can we get some apples?" + +His mom said, "Yes, Tim. You can pick some apples." Tim picked red apples and green apples. He put them in a bag. Then, they went to pay for the apples. + +At the store, it was very cold. Tim said, "Mom, I am cold." His mom said, "Let's pay and go home." They paid for the apples and went home. + +At home, Tim and his mom ate the apples. They were happy. The apples were good and not cold anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a warm little house in the woods. In this house lived a kind man who liked to mind the lumber. He would cut the lumber and stack it near his warm house. He loved his job very much. + +One day, while the man was minding the lumber, he heard a tiny sound. He looked around and saw a little bird. The little bird was cold and hungry. The man felt sad for the bird, so he took it to his warm house. He gave the bird some food and a warm place to sleep. + +The little bird was so happy to be warm and full. It stayed with the man, and they became good friends. The man would mind the lumber, and the little bird would sing happy songs. They lived in the warm little house together, and they were very happy. +One day, a little bird named Tim wanted to rise high in the sky. He wanted to see how high he could go. So, he flapped his wings and began to rise up, up, up. + +As Tim rose higher, he met a big, comfortable cloud named Fluffy. Fluffy was soft and white. "Hello, little bird," Fluffy said. "Do you want to rest on me?" Tim was tired, so he said, "Yes, thank you!" Tim landed on Fluffy and felt very comfortable. + +After resting, Tim was ready to rise again. He said goodbye to Fluffy and flew higher in the sky. Tim was so happy to rise and see the world below him. And he knew that whenever he needed a rest, his friend Fluffy would be there to help him. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a fearful little boy named Tim. He was scared of many things, but he was very curious too. One day, Tim had a question. He wanted to know where corn came from. + +Tim asked his mom about the corn. His mom told him that corn grew in the fields. Tim was scared to go to the fields, but he wanted to see the corn. So, he took a deep breath and started walking to the fields. + +When Tim reached the fields, he saw a big scarecrow. He was scared at first, but then he saw the beautiful corn around it. Tim was happy that he faced his fear and found the answer to his question. From that day on, Tim was not scared of the fields anymore. +Once upon a time, in a land of many seasons, there lived a clever little bird named Timmy. Timmy loved to fly and play with his friends all day long. He liked the warm season best, when the sun was bright and the flowers were pretty. + +One day, Timmy saw a butterfly trapped in a small box. The butterfly was sad and wanted to fly free. Timmy knew he had to help. He used his clever little beak to open the box and release the butterfly. + +The butterfly was so happy to be free. It thanked Timmy and they became good friends. They played together in the warm season and had lots of fun. Timmy was happy that he could help his new friend, and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a thoughtful little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mom and dad. They had a big yard with lots of trees and flowers. One day, Lily saw a little bird sitting on a branch. The bird looked sad. + +Lily said to the bird, "Why are you sad?" The bird replied, "My home burned down last year. Now I have no place to live." Lily felt sad for the bird and she wanted to help. She thought about what she could do. + +Lily had an idea. She asked her mom and dad if they could help her build a new home for the bird. They said yes, and together they built a little birdhouse. They hung it on a tree in their yard. The bird was very happy and said, "Thank you, Lily!" From that day on, Lily and the bird became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Bob. Bob liked to fly high in the sky. He felt happy and free when he flew. One day, he saw a comb on the ground. It was easy to see because it was very big. + +Bob wanted to show the comb to his friend, Sue. So, he picked it up with his beak and flew to Sue's nest. Sue was a bird too. Bob said, "Look, Sue! I found a big comb!" Sue looked at the comb and said, "Wow, that's big! Let's play with it!" + +Bob and Sue played with the comb all day. They took turns flying and carrying the comb. They had lots of fun. But then, the comb got stuck in a tree. Bob and Sue tried to get it out, but it was not easy. They pushed and pulled, but the comb would not move. + +Bob and Sue were very sad. They could not play with the comb anymore. They had to say goodbye to the comb and fly away. The comb stayed stuck in the tree, and Bob and Sue never saw it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a good boy, but sometimes he would scream. He would scream when he was sad, and he would scream when he was mad. One day, Tim found a smooth rock. He liked the rock very much, so he took it to his secret chamber in his room. + +In the chamber, Tim would play with his toys and the smooth rock. But one day, his friend, Lily, came to play with him. When Tim showed her the smooth rock, Lily wanted to play with it too. Tim did not want to share the rock, so he screamed at Lily. Lily was sad and left Tim's house. + +Tim felt bad for making Lily sad. He thought about what he did and decided to share the smooth rock with her. The next day, Tim went to Lily's house and gave her the rock. They played together and had lots of fun. Tim learned that sharing is good and it makes others happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She was playing in her garden. Mia saw a big bulb in the ground. She was very curious. + +Mia poked the bulb with her finger. A sad, miserable worm came out of the ground. The worm looked at Mia and said, "Why did you poke me? I was sleeping." + +Mia felt bad. She said, "I'm sorry, worm. I didn't know you were there. I was just looking at the bulb." The worm forgave Mia and they became friends. They played together in the garden every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She loved to play with her hoop in the open yard. One sunny day, Mia saw her friends playing with their hoops too. They were all having so much fun. + +Mia had an idea. She thought they could all scatter their hoops on the ground and see who could jump in and out of them the fastest. Her friends thought it was a great idea. They all took turns and laughed as they jumped in and out of the hoops. + +At the end of the game, Mia's friend, Tim, was the fastest. All the kids cheered for him. They learned that playing together and sharing ideas made their games even more fun. From that day on, they always played together in the open yard, and they were all very happy. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a big factory. Many people worked in the factory. One day, a little boy named Tim went to the factory with his mom. Tim was very impatient. He did not want to wait for his mom to finish her work. + +Tim saw a big machine and went close to it. He wanted to touch it but his mom said, "No, Tim! It is not safe." Tim was sad and began to weep. His mom felt bad and said, "Just wait a little more, we will go home soon." + +But Tim did not listen. He went to the machine again when his mom was not looking. He touched the machine and it started to make a loud noise. People came running to see what happened. Tim's mom was very worried. She knew that Tim did not listen to her. + +The big machine broke because of Tim. The factory had to stop working. Many people lost their jobs. Tim and his mom had to leave the town. They were very sad and wept as they said goodbye to their friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He was an obedient child who always listened to his mom and dad. One day, his mom asked him to help her in the kitchen. She wanted to make rice for dinner. + +"Tim, can you please repeat after me? First, wash the rice. Then, put it in the pot with water. Lastly, turn on the stove," said his mom. Tim listened carefully and repeated, "Wash rice, put in pot with water, turn on stove." + +Tim did as his mom told him. He washed the rice, put it in the pot with water, and turned on the stove. The rice began to cook. The smell of the rice filled the kitchen, making Tim and his mom very hungry. + +Soon, the rice was ready. Tim and his mom put the rice on their plates and sat down to eat. They both enjoyed the delicious rice that Tim had helped to make. Tim felt proud that he was able to help his mom in the kitchen and be an obedient child. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a gentle crane. The crane had many friends. One day, the crane's best friend, a tiny mouse, came running to him. The mouse was sad. + +"Help me, crane!" said the mouse. "A big cat took my food. I have nothing to eat and I am hungry." + +The gentle crane wanted to help his friend. So, he went to the big cat and asked, "Please give the food back to the mouse. He is very hungry." + +The big cat laughed and said, "No, I will not give it back. I will eat it all." + +The gentle crane had an idea. He told the big cat, "If you give the food back, we will celebrate with you. We will have a big party!" + +The big cat liked the idea of a party. So, he gave the food back to the mouse. They all had a big party together and celebrated. The mouse was happy, and they all became friends. +One day, a dog named Spot wanted to play golf. Spot put on his fancy hat and went to the park. He saw a big tree and thought it would be fun to use it in his game. + +Spot met a cat named Fluffy at the park. Fluffy said, "I want to play golf too!" So, Spot and Fluffy started to play. They took turns hitting the ball and running after it. The big tree was in the way, but they didn't mind. + +As they played, Spot hit the ball very hard. It flew up high and got stuck in the big tree! Spot and Fluffy looked at each other and laughed. They knew the big tree would be a part of their game. Together, they climbed the tree, got the ball, and kept playing their fun game of golf. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a penny on the ground. He was very happy and enthusiastic. He showed his mom the penny and asked her a question, "Mom, what can I buy with this penny?" + +His mom smiled and said, "You can buy something nice at the store tomorrow." Tim was excited and went to bed early, dreaming about what he would buy with his penny. + +The next day, Tim and his mom went to the store. Tim saw a big, red ball. He really wanted the ball, but it cost more than his penny. He was sad, but his mom had an idea. + +She said, "Tim, remember the penny you found? If you save more pennies, you can buy the ball one day." Tim understood and started to save all the pennies he found. + +After some time, Tim had saved enough pennies to buy the big, red ball. He was so happy and thankful for his mom's help. Now, he could play with his new ball all day. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot had a pretty collar. One day, Spot saw a ball. The ball was fast. Spot wanted to catch the ball. + +Spot ran and ran. He tried to catch the ball. "Woof, woof!" said Spot. But the ball was too fast for Spot. Spot tried to jump, but he could not catch the ball. Then, Spot began to fall. + +As Spot fell, his collar got stuck on a tree. "Woof, woof!" Spot called for help. A girl named Sue heard Spot. Sue came to help. "Don't worry, Spot," said Sue. She helped Spot get his collar off the tree. + +Spot was happy. He wagged his tail. "Thank you, Sue," said Spot. From that day on, Spot and Sue were best friends. They played with the fast ball together every day. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. They saw a big slide and Tim wanted to go down it. He pointed at the slide and said, "Mom, can I go down the slide?" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, Tim, you can go down the slide." + +As Tim climbed up the slide, he saw a little girl named Sue holding a toy with a handle. Tim wanted to play with the toy, so he asked Sue, "Can I play with your toy?" Sue looked at Tim and said, "I'm sorry, but this is my favorite toy. I don't want to share it right now." + +Tim felt sad, but he understood. He went down the slide and had lots of fun. After a while, Sue came over to Tim and said, "I'm sorry I didn't share my toy earlier. Do you want to play with it now?" Tim smiled and said, "Yes, thank you!" They played together and had a great day at the park. +One day, a little fish named Fin was swimming in the sea. He saw a big scale on the ground. Fin was very careful not to touch it. He knew it could be sharp. + +A big fish came by and saw the scale too. He wanted to take it away from Fin. The big fish tried to grab the scale, but Fin was fast. Fin swam away and said "No, you can't have it!" The big fish was not happy. He tried again and again to take the scale from Fin. + +Fin was smart. He knew he had to be careful and not let the big fish take the scale. He swam around in circles and the big fish got tired. Fin would repeat this trick over and over. The big fish could not catch Fin or the scale. In the end, the big fish gave up and swam away. Fin was happy and kept the scale safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue lived in a modest house near a big field of wheat. She liked to play in the field with her friends. + +One day, Sue and her friends were playing in the wheat field. They saw a small bird struggling to fly. The bird was hurt and needed help. Sue and her friends wanted to help the bird. + +They took the bird to Sue's house and gave it food and water. They took care of the bird until it got better. After some days, the bird was able to fly again. The bird was happy, and Sue and her friends were happy too. They had helped the bird and made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely little girl named Lily. She was very young, only three years old. Lily liked to play with her toys and her friends. + +One day, Lily was playing with her toys when she saw a big door. The door was close to her house. Lily wanted to know what was behind the door. She went to the door and opened it. + +Behind the door, Lily found a beautiful garden. The garden had pretty flowers and butterflies. Lily played in the garden all day. She was very happy. At the end of the day, Lily went back home and closed the door. She couldn't wait to play in the garden again tomorrow. +One day, a small boy named Tim went for a walk with his mom. They saw a big automobile on the street. It was red and shiny. Tim liked the automobile very much. He wanted to touch it, but his mom said no. + +They kept walking and found a warm, soft ball on the ground. Tim picked it up and gave it a big squeeze. It made him happy. But then, a girl named Sally came running. She said the ball was hers and wanted it back. + +Tim did not want to give the ball back. He liked it too much. But his mom said he had to share. Tim felt sad but gave the ball back to Sally. Sally smiled and asked if Tim wanted to play with her. They played together with the warm ball, and Tim felt happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little town. In the town, there was a big bell. It was very popular. Everyone loved the bell. They rang it every day at noon. The sound made the people happy. + +One day, a mean man came to town. He did not like the bell. He wanted to destroy it. The people were scared. They did not want to lose their popular bell. They thought of a plan to save it. + +The next day, the mean man came to destroy the bell. But, the people hid the bell in a secret place. The man could not find it. He left the town. The people were happy. They put the bell back and rang it every day. The sound of the bell kept the town happy and safe. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. He saw a big tree with lots of lemons. Tim liked lemons a lot. He wanted to get one, but the tree was too tall for him. He felt upset. + +A nice bird saw Tim and asked, "Why are you upset?" Tim told the bird about the lemon tree. The bird wanted to help. It flew up and got a lemon for Tim. Tim was very happy. + +Tim said, "Thank you, bird!" The bird was happy to help. Tim admired the bird for being so kind. They became friends and played together in the park all day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One amazing evening, the sun was going down and the sky was full of pretty colors. Lily saw her friend Tom by the big tree. + +"Hi Tom!" said Lily. "Let's play a fun game before it gets dark!" Tom smiled and said, "Yes, let's play hide and seek!" So, Lily and Tom started to play. Lily closed her eyes and counted to ten while Tom ran to hide. + +Lily looked and looked for Tom. She found him hiding behind the big tree. "I found you!" said Lily. They both laughed and played until it was time to go home. They said goodbye and went to their homes. The amazing evening was over, but they knew they would play together again the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to learn new things. One day, she saw her friend, Tim, playing with a big, red ball. Sue wanted to play with the ball too. She went to Tim and asked, "Can I borrow your ball, please?" Tim said, "Yes, you can. But you have to be honest and give it back when you are done." + +Sue was very happy. She played with the ball all day. She bounced it high and low. She even tried to teach her dog, Spot, to play with the ball. Spot liked the ball too. He jumped and barked, trying to catch the ball in his mouth. + +At the end of the day, Sue remembered that she had to give the ball back to Tim. She was an honest girl. She took the ball to Tim's house and said, "Thank you for letting me borrow your ball. I had a lot of fun today!" Tim smiled and said, "You're welcome, Sue. I'm glad you had fun." And from that day on, Sue and Tim were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Tim had a toy rocket. It was old but he loved it very much. He played with it every day. He would run with it, fly it in the air, and make it zoom around his room. + +One sunny day, Tim took his rocket outside to play. He wandered around his yard, making the rocket fly high up in the sky. He laughed as it swooped and spun around the trees. He was so happy playing with his rocket. + +After a while, it was time for Tim to go inside. He looked for his rocket, but it was gone. Tim searched and searched, but he could not find it. He felt sad and went inside. The next day, Tim found his rocket under a big tree. He was so happy to have his old rocket back. They played together every day and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue had a delicate butterfly friend named Winky. Winky was special because every time she would wink, magic would happen. + +One day, Sue wanted to understand how Winky's magic worked. So, she asked her friend, "Winky, how do you do magic when you wink?" Winky just smiled and winked at Sue. Suddenly, a big, yummy cake appeared in front of them. + +Sue was so happy! She now understood that Winky's magic was a secret. They both ate the cake and played together all day. And every time Winky winked, something fun would happen. +One day, a dog named Spot wanted to teach his friend, a cat named Fluffy, how to sit on his heel. Spot was very good at sitting on his heel, but Fluffy was not. Fluffy was a little scared to try because she did not think she was fit enough to do it. + +Spot said, "Don't worry, Fluffy! I will help you. Just watch me sit on my heel like this." Spot showed Fluffy how to sit on his heel, but Fluffy was still scared. She did not want to fall down. + +Fluffy said, "I don't know, Spot. What if I fall?" Spot told Fluffy not to be scared. He said, "I will catch you if you fall. Just try your best, and you will see that you can do it too!" + +So, Fluffy tried to sit on her heel, just like Spot. At first, she wobbled a little bit, but then she did it! Fluffy was so happy that she could sit on her heel. She thanked Spot for teaching her, and they both played together all day. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a strong kangaroo. His name was Kip. Kip loved to jump and play with his friends. He was very good at helping others. + +One day, a little bird came to Kip. The bird was very sad because she lost her way home. Kip wanted to help the bird. He said, "Don't worry, little bird. I will help you find your home." So, Kip and the bird went on a long walk to find the bird's home. + +They walked and walked until they saw a big tree. The bird was very happy because that was her home. Kip helped the bird come back to her home. The bird said, "Thank you, Kip, for helping me." Kip was very happy to help his new friend. + +Kip and the bird became very good friends. They played together every day. All the animals in the forest saw how Kip helped the bird. They learned that it is good to help others when they need it. And that was the moral of the story: always help your friends when they need you. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little dog named Max. Max loved to swing on the big tree in his yard. One day, Max's friend, a cat named Luna, came for a visit. They played together and had lots of fun. + +One day, while Max and Luna were swinging, they saw a big bird. The bird wanted to swing too, but it was too big for the tree. Max and Luna felt sad for the bird. They thought of a plan to help the bird swing. + +Max and Luna found a bigger tree for the bird to swing on. The bird was so happy and thanked Max and Luna for being so clever. They all played together and had a great time. And from that day on, Max, Luna, and the bird became best friends. +One day, a little girl named Lucy had a question. She asked her mom, "Where is my comb?" Her mom looked around and said, "I don't know, let's find it." + +They looked in the bathroom, but the comb was not there. Lucy started to feel angry. She really wanted to comb her hair. Then, Lucy's mom had an idea. "Let's look in your room," she said. + +When they went to Lucy's room, they found the comb under her bed. Lucy was happy and not angry anymore. She combed her hair and thanked her mom for helping her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She loved to run fast. One day, her friend Tom asked her to join a race. The race was at the big park. Sue was very excited. + +Before the race, Sue's mom told her to clean her shoes. Sue wanted to look attractive for the race. She cleaned her shoes until they were shiny. She put on her favorite dress too. + +The day of the race came, and Sue was ready. She ran as fast as she could. All her friends cheered for her. Sue won the race and got a big prize. She was so happy that she cleaned her shoes and looked attractive. +One day, a girl named Sue found a clean bottle in her room. She liked the bottle very much. Sue wanted to show the bottle to her friend, Tim. She ran to Tim's house. + +At Tim's house, Sue said, "Look at my clean bottle!" Tim looked at the bottle and said, "I want it!" Sue did not want to give her bottle to Tim. They both got mad at each other. + +Tim grabbed the bottle from Sue's hand. They both pulled the bottle. The bottle broke, and the clean bottle was now gone. Sue and Tim both felt sad. The fun day had a bad end. +Once upon a time, there was a blue cup. The blue cup lived in a big box with many other cups. One day, the blue cup decided to jump out of the box. It wanted to see the world outside. + +The blue cup jumped and jumped, trying to get out. It was hard, but the blue cup did not give up. After many jumps, it finally got out of the box. The blue cup was very happy to be free. + +The blue cup jumped around the room, excited to explore. But then, it jumped too high and fell down. The blue cup broke into many pieces. It was very sad. The blue cup could not be put back together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. Sally had a favorite purple swing in her yard. Every day, she would run to the swing and play on it for hours. + +One day, Sally met a new friend named Tim. Tim saw the purple swing and said, "Can I play on your swing too?" Sally said, "Yes, but first we must pray for a good time." So, Sally and Tim held hands and prayed together. + +After they prayed, they played on the swing for a while. Suddenly, the purple swing broke! Sally and Tim fell to the ground and started to cry. They were very sad that the swing was broken. The end. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went to visit her grandpa. Her grandpa was bald and had a big smile. He lived in a small house near the big aeroplane place. Lucy loved to watch the aeroplanes fly up in the sky. + +When Lucy got to her grandpa's house, she said, "Grandpa, can we go see the aeroplanes today?" Grandpa smiled and said, "Yes, Lucy. We can go see the aeroplanes, but first, we must find my big hat." Lucy helped Grandpa look for his hat, but they could not find it anywhere. + +Later, they went to the big aeroplane place without the hat. They saw a big, shiny aeroplane take off into the sky. Just then, the sun came out from behind the clouds. Lucy looked at her grandpa and saw him squinting his eyes. She remembered the hat and said, "Grandpa, you need your hat to protect your bald head from the sun." Grandpa laughed and said, "You're right, Lucy. Next time, we'll remember to find my hat before we visit the aeroplanes." +Once upon a time, there was a popular girl named Lily. She had a pretty veil that she loved to wear. Lily was very good at tying her veil. She would tie it around her head to look like a princess. + +One day, Lily went to play with her friends. She wore her veil and tied it just right. Her friends thought her veil was very pretty. They wanted to learn how to tie a veil too. + +Lily showed her friends how to tie a veil. They all practiced and got better at it. Soon, all the girls were wearing veils and tying them just like Lily. They were all very happy and had lots of fun playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max was very stubborn. He liked to play with metal things he found in the yard. + +One day, Max found a big metal thing. It was shiny and fun to play with. Max's mom saw him playing and she warned him, "Max, be careful with that metal thing. It might hurt you." + +But Max did not listen. He kept playing with the metal thing. Soon, his paw got hurt. Max cried and his mom came to help him. She told him, "I warned you, Max. You need to listen when I tell you to be careful." + +From that day on, Max learned to listen to his mom's warnings. He still played in the yard, but he was more careful with the things he found. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a brilliant little girl named Lily. Lily had a big, red ball that she loved to play with. One day, while playing outside, her ball rolled away and went to a place she did not know. She was very sad. + +Lily walked and walked until she saw a big building. She asked a nice man, "Is this a hospital?" The man said, "Yes, it is. Do you need help?" Lily told him about her lost ball. The man wanted to help her find it. + +Together, they looked everywhere. Finally, they found the ball behind a tree. Lily was so happy to have her ball return to her. She thanked the nice man and went back home. From that day on, Lily always played with her ball near her house, so it would never get lost again. +Once upon a time, a big white bird lived in an ancient tree. The tree was very old and had many branches. The bird liked to sit on the branches and sing. + +One day, a small yellow bird arrived at the tree. The yellow bird was tired and hungry. The white bird saw the yellow bird and wanted to help. The white bird shared its food with the yellow bird. + +The yellow bird was happy and thanked the white bird. They became good friends and sang together every day. The ancient tree was filled with their sweet songs. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She had a big idea. She wanted to deliver food to her friend, Tom, who lived far away. Mia put the food in a big box and started her journey. + +As Mia walked, she saw a big hill. She was tired, but she knew she had to keep going. She walked up the hill and then down the other side. When she got to the bottom, she looked inside the box. The box was empty! All the food was gone. + +Mia was sad. She didn't know what to do. She tried to find the food, but it was nowhere. She couldn't deliver the food to Tom. She went back home with the empty box and cried. Tom never got the food, and Mia's big idea didn't work. +Once upon a time, a little frog named Tim went to a festival. The festival was full of fun games and yummy treats. Tim saw his friends and they all played together. + +At the festival, there was a big jump game. Tim and his friends took turns to jump. The ground was a bit rough, but they didn't care. They laughed and jumped as high as they could. + +In the end, Tim won the jump game. He was so happy! His friends clapped for him and they all had more fun at the festival. They ate sweet treats and played more games. It was a great day for Tim and his friends. +Once upon a time, in a colorful world, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play with her big red ball. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. + +While playing, Lily fell down and hurt her knee. She felt sad and didn't know what to do. But her friends were there to help her. They helped Lily stand up and told her it would be okay. + +Lily managed to walk back home with her friends. Her mom put a band-aid on her knee and gave her a hug. Soon, Lily felt better and was ready to play again. +Once upon a time, there was a long snake named Sam. Sam was very sad because he could not find a friend who would accept him. He tried to play with the other animals, but they were all scared of him. + +One day, Sam found a glove on the ground. It was a big glove, just the right size for him. Sam had an idea. He put his long body inside the glove and wore it like a costume. + +Now, the other animals were not scared of Sam anymore. They saw the glove and thought it was a funny costume. They started to play with Sam and accept him as their friend. Sam was very happy because he finally found friends who liked him. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived an old man and a little boy. The old man was always restless. He liked to walk around the house and laugh. The little boy loved to hear the old man laugh. It made him happy. + +One day, the little boy asked the old man, "Why do you laugh so much?" The old man smiled and said, "I laugh because it makes me feel good. When I was a little boy like you, my dad would laugh too. It made me happy, just like it makes you happy now." + +The little boy thought about what the old man said. He wanted to make other people happy too. So, he started to laugh just like the old man. They would walk around the house together, laughing and making each other happy. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big room with a blackboard. In this room, a little dog named Spot lived. Spot was an unusual dog because he could draw on the blackboard. Every day, he would use his paws to make fun pictures. + +One day, Spot was very tired. He wanted to sleep, but he could not find a good place to rest. He looked around the room and saw a soft pillow next to the blackboard. Spot thought it would be a great place to sleep. + +Spot walked over to the pillow and lay down. He closed his eyes and began to sleep. As he slept, he dreamed of drawing on the blackboard. When he woke up, he saw that he had drawn a beautiful picture in his sleep. Spot was very happy and continued to draw and sleep next to the blackboard every day. +Once upon a time, in a small house, lived a girl named Lily. She loved tea very much. Every day, she would drink tea with her mom and dad. They would sit and laugh together. They were a very happy family. + +One day, a big, fearful bird saw Lily's tea. The bird wanted the tea for itself. So, when Lily was not looking, the bird flew down and stole her tea. Lily was very sad. She did not know what to do. Her mom and dad told her not to be sad, but Lily missed her tea. + +The next day, Lily saw the bird again. She told the bird that stealing was bad. The bird felt sorry and gave the tea back to Lily. From that day on, the bird never stole again. Lily, her mom, and her dad were happy again. They learned that it was important to be kind and not to steal from others. +Once upon a time, in a fair land, there was a pretty lily. The lily lived in a big garden with many friends. They all played and laughed together every day. + +One day, a new friend came to the garden. His name was Spike, and he was a sharp cactus. Spike wanted to play with Lily and her friends, but they were scared of his sharp parts. "I don't want to get hurt," said one of the flowers. + +Spike felt sad, but Lily had an idea. "Let's play a game where we don't need to touch," said Lily. So, they all played a fun game of hide and seek. Spike was very good at hiding, but Lily was the best at finding her friends. + +From that day on, Lily, Spike, and all their friends played together every day. They learned that even if someone looks different, they can still be a good friend. And they all lived happily ever after in their fair garden. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She had a big, hairy dog named Max. They loved to play together in the park. One day, while they were playing, Sue lost her mom's phone. She was very sad and worried. + +Sue and Max started to look for the phone. They looked under the trees, behind the bushes, and on the slides. Max used his nose to help find the phone. Finally, Max found the phone near the swings. Sue was very happy and hugged her hairy friend. + +Sue learned that it is important to take care of things that belong to others. She promised to be more careful with her mom's phone. Sue and Max went home, happy that they could find the phone. The moral of the story is to always be responsible and take care of other people's things. +Lily loved to watch the veterinarian work. She liked to see how he helped the animals that were sick or hurt. He had many tools and medicines that he used to make them feel better. He was very kind and gentle with the animals, and they trusted him. + +One day, Lily went to the veterinarian's office with her mom and her dog, Max. Max had a cut on his paw from playing in the park. He was limping and whining. Lily was worried about him. She hugged him and told him it would be okay. + +The veterinarian came to see them and smiled. He said, "Hello, Lily. Hello, Max. What happened to your paw, buddy?" He looked at the cut and cleaned it with a soft cloth. He said, "This is not too bad. I just need to put a bandage on it and give you some medicine to prevent infection. You'll be fine in a few days." + +He wrapped Max's paw with a white bandage and gave him a treat. He also gave Lily a sticker that said, "I'm a useful helper." He said, "Thank you, Lily, for being a useful helper. You helped Max by being calm and brave. You also helped me by watching and learning. Do you like to watch me work?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, I do. I want to be a veterinarian when I grow up. I want to help animals like you do." + +The veterinarian smiled and said, "That's wonderful, Lily. You have a good heart and a curious mind. I'm sure you'll be a great veterinarian someday. But for now, you can keep watching and asking questions. And don't forget to take good care of Max. He needs your love and attention." + +Lily smiled and said, "I will. Thank you, veterinarian. You're the best." + +The end. +Tom and Lily liked to play in the garden. They saw many plants with different colors and shapes. Some plants were soft and some plants were sharp. Tom and Lily knew not to touch the sharp plants, because they could hurt their fingers. + +One day, they found a new plant in the garden. It was green and had many thin leaves. It looked like a star. Tom and Lily wanted to touch it, but they were not sure if it was sharp or not. + +"Let's ask Mom," Tom said. "She knows a lot about plants." + +They ran to the house and found Mom in the kitchen. They showed her the plant and asked her what it was. + +"That's an aloe vera plant," Mom said. "It's not sharp, but it's very useful. If you ever get a cut or a burn, you can break one of the leaves and rub the gel on your skin. It will make you feel better." + +"Wow, that's cool," Lily said. "Can we keep it?" + +"Sure, you can keep it," Mom said. "But you have to take good care of it. It needs water and sun, but not too much." + +Tom and Lily thanked Mom and took the plant to their room. They put it on the windowsill and gave it some water. They were happy to have a new friend in the garden. A friend that was not sharp, but useful. +Ben is a bald boy. He likes to wear hats. He has many hats of different colors and styles. He likes to show his hats to his friends at school. + +One day, Ben sees a new hat in the store. It is red and has a big star on it. Ben thinks it is the coolest hat ever. He wants to buy it, but he does not have enough money. + +He asks his mom if he can borrow some money. His mom says no. She says he already has too many hats. She says he should save his money for something else. + +Ben is sad. He really wants the new hat. He thinks of a plan. He decides to borrow the hat from the store. He thinks no one will notice. + +He sneaks into the store and grabs the hat. He puts it on his head and runs out. He feels happy. He thinks he looks great. + +But he does not see the store owner. The store owner sees him. He is angry. He runs after Ben. He shouts, "Stop! Thief! Give me back my hat!" + +Ben is scared. He hears the store owner. He runs faster. He tries to get away. But he trips and falls. The hat flies off his head. The store owner catches up with him. He grabs the hat and Ben. + +He says, "You are a bad boy. You cannot borrow things without asking. You have to pay for what you take. You have to learn to respect other people's things." + +Ben feels ashamed. He knows he did wrong. He says, "I'm sorry. I just wanted the hat. I like hats. I'm bald and I feel ugly." + +The store owner looks at Ben. He feels sorry for him. He says, "You are not ugly. You are unique. Being bald is not a bad thing. It is just a different style. You don't need hats to be cool. You need to be yourself." + +He gives Ben a hug. He says, "I forgive you. But you have to promise me something. You have to promise me you will never steal again. And you have to promise me you will return the hats you borrowed from your friends." + +Ben nods. He says, "I promise. Thank you for being kind. Can I still buy the hat?" + +The store owner smiles. He says, "Yes, you can. But you have to pay with your own money. And you have to wait until you have enough. Do you think you can do that?" + +Ben smiles. He says, "Yes, I can. I will work hard and save up. And I will be proud of my bald style." + +The end. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They liked to swing, slide and run. They also liked to make up games and challenges. + +One day, they saw a big hill in the park. It was very steep and had many rocks and bushes. Lily and Ben wondered what was on the other side of the hill. + +"I dare you to climb the hill with me," Lily said to Ben. "Maybe we will find something fun or exciting." + +Ben was a little scared of the hill. He thought it looked dangerous and hard. But he did not want to say no to Lily. He wanted to be brave and strong. + +"OK, I dare you too," Ben said to Lily. "But we have to be careful and stick together." + +Lily and Ben held hands and started to climb the hill. They had to jump over rocks and duck under bushes. They had to use their legs and arms to push and pull. They felt their hearts beat fast and their breaths get short. + +They reached the top of the hill and looked around. They saw a jolly sight. There was a big lake with ducks and fish. There was a green field with flowers and butterflies. There was a picnic table with a basket and a blanket. + +"Wow, look at this!" Lily said. "Someone left us a surprise. Maybe it was a fairy or a wizard. Maybe they saw us climb the hill and gave us a reward." + +"Maybe," Ben said. "Or maybe it was just someone who was nice and jolly. Either way, we did it. We climbed the hill. We have power." + +Lily and Ben smiled and hugged. They felt proud and happy. They decided to enjoy the surprise and have a picnic. They ate some sandwiches and cookies. They drank some juice and water. They fed some bread to the ducks and played with the fish. They picked some flowers and made some crowns. They had a lot of fun and laughter. + +They thanked the fairy or the wizard or the nice and jolly person who left them the surprise. They thanked each other for being brave and strong. They thanked the hill for being a challenge and an adventure. + +They went down the hill and back to the park. They told their parents what they had done and seen. Their parents were proud and happy too. They said they were very brave and strong. They said they had power. + +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They liked to swing, slide and run. They also liked to dare and explore. +Lily liked to look at the sky. She saw many clouds. Some were big and white, some were small and gray. She wondered what they felt like. She wanted to touch them. + +One day, she had a good idea. She asked her dad to help her. He had a big balloon. He filled it with air and tied a string to it. He gave it to Lily. She smiled and said thank you. + +Lily held the string and ran outside. She looked for a cloud that was low and close. She saw one that was fluffy and soft. She ran towards it with the balloon. She hoped to succeed. + +She reached the cloud and lifted the balloon. She tried to touch the cloud with the balloon. But the cloud was not solid. It was made of tiny drops of water. The balloon went through the cloud and came out wet. + +Lily was surprised and a little sad. She did not touch the cloud. She did not succeed. But she learned something new. She learned that clouds were not like balloons. They were different and beautiful. + +She looked at the sky again. She saw many clouds. She smiled and said wow. She still liked to look at the sky. +Lila and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were explorers. They saw a big hill with rocks and dirt. They wanted to climb it. + +"Let's go to the top of the hill," Lila said. "Maybe we can see the whole park from there." + +"OK, but be careful," Tom said. "The hill might be dangerous. It might be a volcano." + +Lila and Tom started to climb the hill. They used their hands and feet to hold on to the rocks and dirt. They were almost at the top when they heard a loud noise. + +"Boom!" The hill shook and smoke came out of it. Lila and Tom saw red and orange fire and lava. The hill was a volcano. It was glowing and spitting. + +"Run!" Tom shouted. "The volcano is angry. It will hurt us." + +Lila and Tom ran down the hill as fast as they could. They were scared and hot. They reached the bottom of the hill and ran to their mom and dad. They hugged them and told them what happened. + +"Wow, you are very brave," Mom said. "But you should not play near volcanoes. They are very dangerous." + +"We know, Mom," Lila said. "We are sorry. We will not do it again." + +"Good," Dad said. "Now let's go home and have some ice cream. You need to cool down." + +Lila and Tom smiled and nodded. They were happy to be safe and to have ice cream. They learned a lesson. They would not play near volcanoes anymore. +Tom and Lily love to perform for their family. They like to sing, dance and tell jokes. They make everyone laugh and clap. + +One day, they decide to perform outside in nature. They find a big tree and use it as a stage. They pick some flowers and leaves and make costumes. They invite their mom, dad and dog to watch. + +Tom sings a song about a funny frog. He hops and croaks and sticks out his tongue. Lily dances a dance about a funny bird. She flaps and chirps and spins around. They both tell jokes about funny animals. They make their family laugh and clap. + +They have so much fun performing in nature. They hug their mom, dad and dog and say thank you. They are happy and proud. They love to perform. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in their big building. They lived on the top floor with their mom and dad. Sometimes they took the elevator to go down and see their friends. The elevator had buttons with numbers and pictures. Lily liked to press the buttons and make the elevator go up and down. + +One day, Lily and Ben were waiting for the elevator with their mom. Lily wanted to press the button, but Ben was faster. He pressed the button for the ground floor. Lily was angry. She pushed Ben and said, "That's not fair! I wanted to press the button!" + +Ben pushed Lily back and said, "No, it's my turn! You always press the button!" + +Lily and Ben started to fight. They pulled each other's hair and kicked each other's legs. Their mom tried to stop them, but they did not listen. They were fierce. + +The elevator came and the door opened. Lily and Ben ran inside and kept fighting. They did not see the man who was in the elevator. He was big and scary. He had a beard and a hat. He looked at Lily and Ben and said, "Hey, what are you doing? Stop fighting or I'll tell your mom!" + +Lily and Ben stopped fighting. They were afraid of the man. They looked at their mom, who was still outside the elevator. She was angry too. She said, "Lily and Ben, you are very naughty! You should not fight with each other. You should love each other. You are twins!" + +Lily and Ben felt sorry. They said, "We're sorry, mom. We're sorry, man. We won't fight anymore." + +The man smiled and said, "That's good. Fighting is bad. You should forgive each other and be nice. Here, you can press the button." + +The man let Lily and Ben press the button. Lily pressed the button for the top floor and Ben pressed the button for the ground floor. The elevator went up and down. Lily and Ben hugged each other and said, "We forgive you. We love you." + +Their mom smiled and said, "I love you too. Now let's go and play with your friends." +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to climb the big oak tree. It had many branches and leaves. They felt like birds in the sky. + +One day, they saw a small bird on a branch. It was hurt. It had a broken wing. Sara and Ben wanted to help the bird. They climbed up to the branch. + +"Hello, bird," Sara said. "We are here to help you. Don't be scared." + +The bird was scared. It tried to fly away, but it could not. It made a loud noise. Sara and Ben were gentle. They wrapped the bird in a soft cloth. They climbed down the tree. + +"Let's take the bird to the vet," Ben said. "The vet can make the bird better." + +They ran to the vet. They yelled for help. The vet heard them. He came out of his office. He saw the bird. + +"Good job, Sara and Ben," the vet said. "You are very helpful. You saved the bird's life. Come in, I will fix the bird's wing." + +Sara and Ben smiled. They followed the vet. They were happy. They helped the bird. They were good friends. +Lily and Tom were playing in the sand. They had a bucket and a spade each. They wanted to make a big castle with towers and a moat. + +"Look, my tower is taller than yours!" Lily said, putting more sand on top of her spade. + +"No, it's not!" Tom said, doing the same with his spade. "Mine is taller and stronger!" + +They kept adding more and more sand, until their spades were too heavy to lift. They tried to pull them out, but they were stuck. + +"Help!" Lily cried. "My spade is trapped!" + +"Me too!" Tom said. "I can't get my spade out!" + +They pulled and pulled, but nothing happened. They started to cry. + +A man was walking by with his dog. He saw the children crying and came over. + +"What's wrong, little ones?" he asked. + +"Our spades are stuck in the sand!" Lily and Tom said. + +The man smiled and bent down. He took hold of their spades and pulled them out with ease. + +"Here you go," he said, handing them their spades. "You were trying to make a castle, right?" + +"Yes, but we made it too big and our spades got stuck," Lily said. + +"Well, sometimes less is more," the man said. "Why don't you try to make a smaller castle, but with more details? Like windows and doors and flags?" + +"That sounds fun!" Tom said. + +"Thank you, mister!" Lily said. + +"You're welcome," the man said. "Have fun, but be careful not to dig too deep. The sand can be bitter if you taste it." + +He waved and walked away with his dog. + +Lily and Tom looked at each other and smiled. They decided to make a smaller castle, but with more details. They used their spades to carve windows and doors and flags. They were happy and proud of their castle. They did not stop until it was done. +Lila was a princess who had a crown. Her crown was unusual. It was not shiny or sparkly. It was made of flowers and leaves. Lila liked her crown because it smelled nice and looked pretty. + +One day, Lila went to the garden to play with her friends. She saw a boy who had a crown too. His crown was shiny and sparkly. It was made of gold and jewels. He looked proud and snooty. + +"Hello, I am Leo. I am a prince who has a crown. My crown is the best crown in the world. What is your name and what is that on your head?" he asked. + +"Hello, I am Lila. I am a princess who has a crown too. My crown is made of flowers and leaves. I like my crown because it smells nice and looks pretty," she answered. + +"That is not a crown. That is a silly hat. You should have a real crown like mine. It is shiny and sparkly. It shows that I am rich and powerful. You should give me your hat and I will give you my crown," he said. + +Lila felt sad and angry. She did not want to give him her crown. She liked her crown. She did not care about his crown. She thought he was rude and mean. + +"No, thank you. I do not want your crown. I like my crown. It is not a silly hat. It is a beautiful crown. You should be nice and share. You should not be rude and mean," she said. + +Leo felt surprised and annoyed. He did not want to share his crown. He liked his crown. He did not care about her crown. He thought she was silly and stupid. + +"No, thank you. I do not want to share my crown. I like my crown. It is not a beautiful crown. It is a silly hat. You should be smart and trade. You should not be silly and stupid," he said. + +They both stared at each other. They both held their crowns. They both did not want to change. They both did not want to play. They both walked away. They both felt lonely and unhappy. +Tom and Mia like to play in the pool. They have a big ball and a small tool. The tool can make bubbles in the water. Tom and Mia take turns to use the tool. They dive and blow bubbles and laugh. + +But then, Sam comes to the pool. Sam is older and bigger than Tom and Mia. He sees the tool and wants to play with it. He grabs the tool from Mia and runs away. Mia cries and Tom gets angry. + +Tom and Mia chase Sam. They want their tool back. Sam is fast, but he does not see a big rock. He trips and falls. The tool flies out of his hand and lands in the deep end of the pool. Sam is scared. He does not know how to swim. + +Tom and Mia see the tool in the water. They want to get it, but it is too deep and too heavy. They cannot dive that far. They need help. They call for their mom. Mom hears them and comes to the pool. She sees Sam on the ground and the tool in the water. She helps Sam and dives for the tool. She brings it back to Tom and Mia. They are happy and say thank you. + +Mom tells Sam to say sorry to Tom and Mia. He says sorry and asks if he can play with them. Tom and Mia say yes, but only if he shares the tool. Sam agrees and they all play together. They dive and blow bubbles and laugh. +Lily and Ben were playing knights and dragons in the garden. Lily had a wooden sword and a cardboard shield. Ben had a green scarf and a plastic horn. They ran around the trees and bushes, pretending to fight and roar. + +Lily saw a big rock and climbed on top of it. She waved her sword and shouted, "I am the mighty knight! I will defeat the dragon and win the victory!" Ben ran towards her and blew his horn. He said, "You cannot stop me! I am the fiercest dragon in the land!" + +They pretended to clash and wrestle on the rock. Lily tried to hit Ben with her sword, but he dodged and bit her shield. Ben tried to knock Lily off the rock, but she held on and kicked his horn. They laughed and giggled as they played. + +Then they heard their mom calling them for lunch. They stopped and looked at each other. They said, "Who won the game?" They thought for a moment. Then they smiled and said, "We both did! We had fun and we are friends!" + +They jumped off the rock and ran to the house. They hugged and said, "You are a mighty knight and you are a fierce dragon!" They washed their hands and sat down to eat. They told their mom about their adventure and asked if they could play again after lunch. Their mom said, "Yes, you can. I am proud of you both!" +Tom and Lily like to play with their toys. Tom has a camera that can take pictures. Lily has a doll that can talk. They have fun together. + +One day, Tom wants to take a picture of Lily's doll. He says, "Lily, can I see your doll? I want to take a picture of her." + +Lily says, "No, Tom. She is my doll. You can't have her." + +Tom says, "Please, Lily. Just for a minute. I will give her back to you." + +Lily says, "No, Tom. Go away. Find your own toy." + +Tom feels sad and angry. He says, "Fine, Lily. You are mean. I don't want to play with you anymore. I quit." + +He takes his camera and runs away. He goes to the park and looks for something to take a picture of. He sees a bird, a flower, a dog, and a ball. He tries to take pictures of them, but his camera is weak. It does not work well. The pictures are blurry and dark. He can't see anything. + +Tom cries. He misses Lily and her doll. He wishes he did not quit. He wants to say sorry and play with her again. He runs back to his house and looks for Lily. He finds her in her room. She is playing with her doll. + +Tom says, "Lily, I am sorry. I was wrong. Can I play with you and your doll?" + +Lily looks at Tom. She sees his camera and his tears. She feels sorry for him. She says, "It's okay, Tom. I am sorry too. I was selfish. You can play with me and my doll." + +Tom smiles. He hugs Lily and her doll. He says, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good sister. Can I take a picture of you and your doll?" + +Lily says, "Yes, Tom. You can. But first, let me help you with your camera. Maybe it needs new batteries. Then it will be strong and work well." + +They go to the kitchen and find new batteries for the camera. They put them in and turn it on. The camera works well. It takes clear and bright pictures. They take pictures of each other and their toys. They have fun together. They are happy. They don't quit. +Sara and Ben like to play in the garden. They look for bugs and flowers and rocks. One day, they see a lizard on the wall. The lizard is green and has a long tail. + +"Look, a lizard!" Sara says. "Can we catch it?" + +Ben shakes his head. "No, lizards are independent. They do not like to be held. They run away fast." + +Sara nods. She wants to be kind to the lizard. She picks up a leaf and holds it out. "Maybe the lizard is hungry. Maybe it likes leaves." + +The lizard looks at the leaf. It flicks its tongue. It does not move. + +"Pass me a stick," Ben says. "Maybe the lizard likes to play." + +Sara passes him a stick. Ben gently touches the lizard's tail with the stick. The lizard jumps and runs along the wall. + +"Wow, it is so quick!" Ben says. + +Sara laughs. "It is a good game. Let's follow the lizard and see where it goes." + +They run after the lizard, but they do not catch it. The lizard is too independent. It finds a hole in the wall and disappears. + +Sara and Ben stop and smile. They had fun with the lizard. They say thank you and goodbye to the lizard. Then they look for more things to play with in the garden. +Ben and Sam were best friends. They liked to play with cars and trucks in the yard. One day, Ben got a new toy. It was a big red grill. He could pretend to cook burgers and hot dogs on it. + +"Wow, your grill is so cool!" Sam said. "Can I play with it?" + +"Sure, you can lend it for a little while," Ben said. He was happy to share his toy with his friend. + +But then, Lily came over. She was another friend from the neighborhood. She saw the grill and wanted to play with it too. + +"Can I have a turn?" she asked. + +"No, it's mine!" Ben said. He took the grill back from Sam. "You can't play with it!" + +Sam felt sad and jealous. He liked the grill too. He thought Ben was being mean. + +"That's not fair!" he said. "You said I could lend it!" + +"But it's mine!" Ben said again. He hugged the grill and glared at Sam and Lily. + +The three friends started to argue. They raised their voices and made angry faces. They forgot to have fun. + +Then, Ben's mom came out. She heard the noise and saw the fight. + +"What's going on here?" she asked. + +"Ben won't share his grill!" Sam and Lily said. + +"Sam and Lily want to take my grill!" Ben said. + +Ben's mom sighed. She knew they all liked the grill, but they had to learn to play nicely. + +"Ben, it's good to share your toys with your friends," she said. "You can lend them the grill for a while, and then they can give it back to you. That way, everyone can have fun." + +"But mom, it's my new toy!" Ben said. + +"I know, honey, but sharing is caring," she said. "How would you feel if Sam or Lily had a new toy and they didn't let you play with it?" + +Ben thought for a moment. He remembered how he felt when Sam got a new bike and let him ride it. He felt happy and grateful. + +He looked at Sam and Lily. They looked sad and bored. + +He felt sorry for them. He realized he was being selfish. + +He smiled and said, "Okay, mom, you're right. I'm sorry, Sam and Lily. You can lend my grill for a while. Do you want to play with me?" + +Sam and Lily smiled back. They said, "Yes, thank you, Ben. You're a good friend." + +They hugged and made up. They took turns playing with the grill. They pretended to cook and eat yummy food. They laughed and had fun. + +Ben's mom watched them and smiled. She was proud of her son. He learned to share and be kind. She hoped they would always be friends. +Ben and Jen are twins. They like to play with blocks and cars. They have a big box of toys in their room. But the box has a leak. Sometimes, water comes out of the box and makes the floor wet. + +One day, Mom sees the leak. She is not happy. She says, "Ben and Jen, you have a problem. Your box has a leak. It can make your toys wet and dirty. You need to improve your box. How can you do that?" + +Ben and Jen think hard. They want to improve their box. They look around the room. They see some tape, some paper, and some stickers. They have an idea. + +They take the tape and the paper. They cover the leak with the tape and the paper. They press hard. They hope the leak will stop. Then, they take the stickers. They decorate the box with the stickers. They make the box look pretty and fun. + +They show Mom their improved box. Mom smiles. She says, "Ben and Jen, you did a good job. You improved your box. You fixed the leak. You made the box look nice. I am proud of you. Now, you can play with your toys without worry." + +Ben and Jen are happy. They hug Mom. They say, "Thank you, Mom. We love you. We love our improved box. We love our toys." They play with their blocks and cars. They have fun. They are not poor. They are rich in love. +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is a big red car. The car can make noises and move by itself. Ben and Lily take turns to drive the car. + +One day, the car stops working. Ben and Lily are sad. They try to push the car, but it does not move. They look at the car and see a number on it. The number is zero. + +"What does zero mean?" Ben asks. + +"I don't know," Lily says. "Maybe it means the car has no power." + +They look for their mom. They hope she can fix the car. They find her in the kitchen. She is making cookies. + +"Mom, mom, our car is broken!" Ben and Lily say. + +"Oh, no, what happened?" Mom says. + +She follows them to their room. She sees the car and the zero. + +"Zero means the car needs new batteries," Mom says. "Batteries are things that make the car go. I have some in the drawer. Let me get them for you." + +Mom opens the drawer and takes out two batteries. She opens the car and puts the batteries inside. She closes the car and turns it on. The car makes noises and moves by itself. + +"Yay, the car is working!" Ben and Lily say. + +They hug their mom and thank her. + +"You're welcome, my sweeties," Mom says. "You are very helpful for showing me the problem. Now you can play with your car again. But don't forget to share and be nice to each other." + +Ben and Lily nod. They are happy. They drive the car together. They share and are nice to each other. They hope Mom will give them some cookies later. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in their room. But sometimes they are naughty. They do not listen to Mom and Dad. + +One day, Mom and Dad go out. They leave a note for Anna and Ben. The note says: "Be good. Do not make a mess. We will be back soon. Love, Mom and Dad." + +Anna and Ben see the note. They do not care. They want to have fun. They take out all their toys. They throw them around. They make a lot of noise. + +They hear a knock on the door. They think it is Mom and Dad. They are scared. They hide under the bed. + +But it is not Mom and Dad. It is Grandma. She comes to visit. She sees the note. She sees the mess. She is angry. + +She calls Anna and Ben. They come out from under the bed. They look sad. + +"Anna and Ben, what have you done?" Grandma says. "You are very naughty. You did not obey the note. You made a big mess. You have to clean it up. Now!" + +Anna and Ben say sorry. They start to clean up. They wish they had listened to the note. They hope Mom and Dad will not be mad. They promise to be good next time. +Sara loves her dog, Max. Max is big and brown and likes to play. Sara likes to hug Max and give him treats. One day, Sara and Max go to the park with Mom. There are many other dogs and people at the park. + +"Look, Max, there is a slide!" Sara says. "Let's go on the slide together!" + +Sara runs to the slide and climbs up the steps. She calls Max to follow her. Max is not sure about the slide. He has never been on a slide before. He barks and wags his tail, but he stays on the ground. + +"Come on, Max, it's fun!" Sara says. "Don't be scared!" + +Sara sits on the slide and holds her arms out. She wants Max to jump on her lap and slide down with her. Max looks at Sara and then at the slide. He decides to try it. He runs and jumps on Sara's lap. But he is too big and heavy. He pushes Sara off the slide and slides down by himself. He lands on the grass with a thud. + +Sara falls off the slide and bumps her head. She starts to cry. Mom runs to Sara and hugs her. She checks if Sara is hurt. Sara is not hurt, but she is sad and angry. + +"Bad dog, Max!" Sara says. "You made me fall! You are a mean dog!" + +Max feels embarrassed. He did not mean to make Sara fall. He wanted to make Sara happy. He licks Sara's face and whines. He is sorry. + +Mom tries to calm Sara down. She explains that Max was just curious and excited. He did not know how to slide. He did not want to hurt Sara. He loves Sara. + +Sara looks at Max. She sees that he is sorry. She remembers that she loves Max too. She wipes her tears and smiles. + +"It's okay, Max," Sara says. "You are not a mean dog. You are a silly dog. But you are my dog. And I love you." + +She hugs Max and gives him a treat. Max wags his tail and barks. He is happy. Sara and Max go to play with the other dogs and people at the park. Mom watches them and smiles. She is proud of Sara and Max. She sends a picture of them to Dad. Dad is at work, but he sees the picture and smiles too. He loves Sara and Max. He can't wait to see them. +Anna and Ben are friends who live in a village near a big river. They like to play near the water and splash each other. One day, they see a man who is very thirsty. He has a bottle, but it is empty. He asks them if they can share some water with him. + +"Please, can I have some water?" he says. "I have walked a long way and I have no water left." + +Anna and Ben look at each other. They have a bucket of water that they filled from the river. They can give some to the man, but then they will have less to play with. + +"Why do you need water?" Anna asks. "Water is for fun, not for drinking." + +The man smiles and says, "Water is for many things, my dear. Water is for drinking, for washing, for cooking, for growing plants, for making rainbows. Water is a gift from God, and we should value it and use it wisely." + +Anna and Ben think about what the man says. They realize that water is not only for fun, but also for life. They feel sorry for the man, who has no water. They decide to share their water with him. + +"Here, you can have some of our water," Ben says. "We have plenty, and you need it more than we do." + +The man thanks them and drinks some water. He feels better and says, "You are very kind and generous, children. You have humble hearts and you know how to share. May God bless you and your water." + +Anna and Ben smile and say, "You are welcome, sir. Thank you for teaching us about water. We will value it and use it wisely." + +The man leaves and Anna and Ben go back to playing near the water. They splash each other, but they also drink some water and thank God for it. They are happy and grateful. They have learned a valuable lesson. +Lily was shy. She did not like to talk to new people. She liked to play with her dolls and make things with yarn. She had a big box of yarn in many colors. + +One day, she saw a new girl in her class. Her name was Anna. Anna had a big smile and long brown hair. She wore a pretty sweater with flowers on it. Lily liked her sweater, but she was too shy to say hello. + +At recess, Lily sat on a bench and took out some yarn. She wanted to make a sweater for her doll. She knew how to make loops and knots with the yarn. She liked to see the sweater grow. + +Anna saw Lily and walked over to her. She said, "Hi, I'm Anna. What are you making?" + +Lily looked up and felt scared. She did not know what to say. She held her yarn and her doll. + +Anna smiled and said, "Is that a sweater for your doll? It's very nice. I like to make things with yarn, too. Can I sit with you and make something?" + +Lily nodded and moved over a little. She felt a bit less shy. She said, "I'm Lily. This is my doll, Rose. What do you want to make?" + +Anna said, "Maybe I can make a hat for my doll, Daisy. She has a blue dress. What color do you have?" + +Lily said, "I have blue, too. And pink, and yellow, and green. You can use any color you want." + +Anna said, "Thank you. You are very kind. Can we be friends?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, we can be friends." + +They sat together and made things with yarn. They talked and laughed. Lily was not shy anymore. She was happy. She had a new friend. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. Tom had a big truck that made loud noises. Lily had a doll that could talk and sing. They were having fun, but they also made a mess. There were toys everywhere, and some crumbs from their snacks. + +"Tom, Lily, time to clean up!" their mom called from the kitchen. "We have to go to the park soon." + +Tom and Lily did not want to stop playing. They liked their toys and the park. They looked at each other and had an idea. + +"Mom, can we clean up later?" Tom asked. "We want to play a little more." + +"Sorry, sweeties, but you have to clean up now," their mom said. "It won't take long if you help each other. And then we can go to the park and have more fun." + +Tom and Lily sighed. They knew their mom was right. They started to pick up their toys and put them in the toy box. Lily saw a button on the floor. It was shiny and red. She wondered where it came from. + +"Look, Tom, a button!" she said, holding it up. + +"Wow, a button!" Tom said, looking at it. "Maybe it belongs to your doll." + +Lily checked her doll. She saw a hole in her dress where the button used to be. She felt sad. She liked her doll and her dress. + +"Oh no, my doll's dress is broken!" she said, showing Tom. + +"Don't worry, Lily, we can fix it," Tom said. "We can ask mom to sew the button back on. She is good at sewing." + +"Really? You think so?" Lily said, feeling hopeful. + +"Sure, I know so," Tom said, smiling. "Come on, let's finish cleaning up and then we can ask mom." + +They put the button in their pocket and wiped the crumbs from the floor. They finished cleaning up and ran to the kitchen. + +"Mom, mom, we cleaned up!" they said, proudly. + +"Good job, Tom and Lily!" their mom said, hugging them. "You are such good helpers. Now, are you ready to go to the park?" + +"Yes, mom, we are ready!" they said, excitedly. + +"But mom, can you do something for us first?" Lily asked, shyly. + +"Sure, sweetie, what is it?" their mom asked, curiously. + +Lily took out the button from her pocket and showed it to her mom. + +"Can you sew this button back on my doll's dress?" she asked, softly. "It fell off and I don't want her to be cold." + +"Of course, I can, Lily," their mom said, kindly. "That's a very little button, but I have a very little needle. It will be easy. Give me your doll and I'll fix her dress in a minute." + +Lily gave her doll to her mom and watched her sew the button back on. Tom watched too. He thought his mom was amazing. + +"Thank you, mom, you are the best!" Lily said, happily, when her mom gave her back her doll. + +"You're welcome, Lily, I love you," their mom said, kissing her. + +"I love you too, mom," Lily said, hugging her. + +"Me too, mom, I love you," Tom said, joining the hug. + +"I love you both, Tom and Lily," their mom said, smiling. "Now, let's go to the park and have some fun!" + +They grabbed their coats and hats and went to the park. They played on the swings, the slide, and the sandbox. They had a lot of fun. And they did not forget to bring their toys and their button. +Tom and Ben are brothers. They like to play hockey in the park. They have colorful sticks and a black puck. They take turns to hit the puck and score goals. + +One day, they go to the park with their mom. She sits on a bench and reads a book. She tells them to have fun and be careful. Tom and Ben run to the hockey field and start to play. + +"Look at me, Ben!" Tom says. "I can hit the puck very hard and fast!" + +He swings his stick and hits the puck. But he misses the goal. The puck flies over the fence and hits a car. The car makes a loud noise and the alarm goes off. + +"Oh no!" Ben says. "You broke the car, Tom! What will we do?" + +Tom is scared. He drops his stick and runs to his mom. He hopes she did not see what happened. + +"Mom, mom!" he says. "Can we go home now? I'm tired and hungry." + +His mom looks at him and then at the car. She sees the puck and the dent. She is angry and sad. + +"Tom, what did you do?" she says. "You hit the car with the puck! That's very bad! You have to say sorry and pay for the damage!" + +Tom feels bad. He wishes he did not play hockey. He wishes he listened to his mom and relaxed on the bench. He knows he is in big trouble. He starts to cry. He does not like this ending. +Lily did not like soup. She liked bread and cheese and cake. But her mom said she had to eat soup for lunch. She said soup was good for her and made her strong. + +Lily did not want to be strong. She wanted to be happy. She pushed the bowl of soup away and said, "No, no, no! I do not want soup!" + +Her mom was not happy. She said, "Lily, you have to eat your soup. It is rude to waste food. And you have to be tidy. Look at the mess you made on the table!" + +Lily did not care. She did not like being rude or being tidy. She liked being free. She stood up on her chair and screamed, "I do not like soup! I do not like soup! I do not like soup!" + +Her mom was very angry. She said, "Lily, stop screaming! You are being naughty and loud. You have to sit down and eat your soup. Or you will have no cake for dessert." + +Lily did not like being naughty or loud. She liked cake. She looked at the bowl of soup and thought. She did not want to make her mom angry. She wanted to make her mom happy. She said, "Sorry, mom. I will try the soup. Maybe I will like it." + +Her mom smiled. She said, "That's a good girl. I am proud of you. The soup is yummy. You will see." + +Lily took a spoonful of soup and tasted it. It was not so bad. It was warm and salty and had carrots and potatoes. She said, "Mmm, the soup is yummy. You are right, mom." + +Her mom hugged her. She said, "I am glad you like the soup. You are a good and tidy and strong girl. And you can have cake for dessert." + +Lily smiled. She said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. And I love soup. And I love cake." +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have lunch in a bag. They sit on a bench and eat. + +"Look, Ben, I have a sandwich with cheese and ham. Do you want some?" Anna says. + +"No, thank you, Anna. I have a banana and a cookie. Do you want some?" Ben says. + +"Yes, please, Ben. I like bananas and cookies. They are sweet and soft." Anna says. + +They share their lunch and talk. They see a bird on a tree. They see a dog on a leash. They see a flower on the grass. + +"Anna, can I hold your hand?" Ben says. + +"Sure, Ben. Why do you want to hold my hand?" Anna says. + +"Because you are my friend. And because you are pale. You need some sun." Ben says. + +Anna laughs. She is pale because she has blond hair and blue eyes. Ben is tan because he has brown hair and brown eyes. + +"I don't need sun, Ben. I like being pale. But I like holding your hand, too. Because you are my friend." Anna says. + +They hold hands and smile. They finish their lunch and play some more. They are happy. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys. They have many toys: cars, dolls, blocks, books, and more. But sometimes their toys are messy. Mom says they have to sort their toys before they can watch TV. + +Lily and Ben start to sort their toys. Lily puts the dolls in a pink basket. Ben puts the cars in a blue box. They work together to sort the blocks by color and shape. They put the books on the shelf. + +"Look, Mom, we sorted our toys!" Lily says. She is proud of her work. + +"Good job, Lily and Ben!" Mom says. She smiles and gives them a hug. "You are very helpful and smart. I love you both." + +Lily and Ben hug Mom back. They feel happy and warm. They think Mom is the best. + +"Can we watch TV now?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, you can watch TV for a little while. But first, let me show you something." Mom says. She takes them to the window and points outside. + +"Wow, look at that!" Lily says. She sees a big rainbow in the sky. It has many colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. + +"It's so pretty!" Ben says. He likes the rainbow. + +"It's adorable!" Mom says. She hugs Lily and Ben again. "Just like you two." +Tom was a bird who lived in a big cage. He had no friends to play with. He was very lonely. He wished he could fly in the sky and see other birds. + +One day, a girl came to the cage. She had a feather in her hand. She said, "Hello, bird. Do you want this feather? It is very pretty and soft. You can have it if you sing for me." + +Tom was happy. He wanted the feather. He thought maybe he could use it to make a friend. He opened his mouth and sang a song. The girl smiled and gave him the feather. + +Tom took the feather and put it in his nest. He felt the feather with his beak. It was very pretty and soft. He said, "Thank you, girl. You are very nice. Maybe you can be my friend." + +The girl said, "You're welcome, bird. But I have to go now. Bye-bye." She left the cage and closed the door. + +Tom was sad. He wanted the girl to stay. He wanted to talk to her more. He looked at the feather and hoped she would come back. + +But she did not come back. The next day, Tom saw a big cat outside the cage. The cat saw Tom and his feather. The cat wanted to eat Tom and his feather. The cat jumped on the cage and shook it hard. The cage fell to the floor and broke. The cat grabbed Tom and his feather and ran away. + +Tom was scared. He tried to fly away, but he could not. The cat was too fast and strong. Tom felt the cat's teeth and claws. He felt pain and fear. He cried for help, but no one heard him. + +Tom was gone. He never saw the sky or other birds. He never saw the girl or his feather again. He was very lonely. He was very sad. He was very dead. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a big tree with many branches. Lily wanted to climb the tree and see the birds. Ben was scared of heights and said no. + +"Come on, Ben, it will be fun!" Lily said. "The tree is smooth and easy to climb. You can hold on to the hose that hangs from the branch. I will go first and show you." + +Lily climbed the tree with the help of the hose. She reached the top and saw a nest with three eggs. She was happy and called Ben to join her. + +Ben was still afraid, but he did not want to disappoint Lily. He tried to climb the tree, but he slipped and fell. He hurt his knee and cried. + +Lily heard Ben's cry and climbed down quickly. She ran to him and hugged him. She said she was sorry and that she should not have pushed him. + +Ben stopped crying and hugged her back. He said he was sorry too and that he should have told her how he felt. + +They learned that they should respect each other's feelings and not force each other to do things they don't like. They decided to play something else that they both enjoyed. They were happy and stayed friends. +Tommy liked to play with his toy truck. It was red and shiny and had big wheels. It was his favorite toy and he did not like to share it. He always said, "This is mine, mine, mine!" + +One day, Tommy went to the park with his mom and his truck. He saw some other kids playing with sand and buckets. He wanted to join them, but he did not want to leave his truck. He decided to take his truck with him and squeeze it in his hand. + +He walked over to the kids and said, "Hi, can I play with you?" The kids looked at him and smiled. They said, "Sure, you can play with us. What do you have in your hand?" + +Tommy felt shy and did not want to show them his truck. He squeezed it harder and said, "Nothing, nothing, nothing!" + +But the kids were curious and wanted to see his truck. They tried to pull his hand open, but Tommy resisted. He said, "No, no, no! This is mine, mine, mine!" + +The kids did not like Tommy's attitude and started to tease him. They said, "What are you hiding? Is it a baby toy? Are you a baby?" + +Tommy felt embarrassed and angry. He did not like to be called a baby. He did not like to be teased. He did not like to share his truck. He started to cry and ran back to his mom. + +His mom saw him crying and hugged him. She asked him, "What's wrong, Tommy? Why are you crying?" + +Tommy told her what happened and showed her his truck. He said, "They were mean to me. They wanted to see my truck, but I did not want to show them. It is mine, mine, mine!" + +His mom kissed him and said, "I know you love your truck, Tommy, but sometimes it is nice to share with others. Sharing can make you and your friends happy. Maybe you can try to share your truck next time and see how it feels." + +Tommy thought about what his mom said. He felt a little sorry for being rude to the kids. He wondered if they would still want to play with him. He decided to give sharing a try. He said, "Okay, mom, I will try to share my truck next time. Maybe they will like it too." + +His mom smiled and said, "That's a good idea, Tommy. I'm proud of you. Now, let's go and have some fun at the park." +Anna loved to swim in the pool with her big sister, Lily. They played games, splashed water, and laughed a lot. Anna wanted to be like Lily, who could swim very fast and dive under the water. Lily taught Anna how to kick her legs and move her arms, and how to hold her breath. + +One day, Lily had to go to school, and Anna was sad. She wanted to swim with Lily, not stay at home with Mom. Mom said, "Anna, you can swim later, when Lily comes back. Now, let's do some fun things together. We can read a book, or draw a picture, or play with your toys." + +Anna did not listen to Mom. She was angry and bored. She did not want to do any fun things. She wanted to swim. She sneaked out of the house, and ran to the pool. She jumped in, and tried to swim like Lily. But she forgot to hold her breath, and swallowed some water. She coughed and cried, and felt scared. She wanted Mom and Lily. + +Mom heard Anna's cry, and ran to the pool. She saw Anna in the water, and quickly pulled her out. She hugged Anna, and said, "Anna, are you okay? What were you doing? You know you can't swim alone. You could have been hurt. You made me very worried." + +Anna felt sorry. She said, "Mom, I'm sorry. I wanted to swim with Lily. I wanted to be like her. I forgot to hold her breath. I was silly." + +Mom said, "Anna, I understand. You love Lily, and you want to learn from her. But you have to be careful, and listen to me. Swimming is fun, but it can also be dangerous. You have to wait for Lily, or for me, or for someone else who can help you. You have to follow the rules, and be safe. Do you understand?" + +Anna nodded. She said, "Yes, Mom. I understand. I will wait for Lily, or for you, or for someone else. I will follow the rules, and be safe. I'm sorry I made you worried. I love you, Mom." + +Mom said, "I love you too, Anna. And I'm proud of you for trying to swim. You are learning, and you will get better. But you have to be patient, and practice. And you have to remember what Lily taught you. She is a good sister, and she loves you too." + +Anna smiled. She said, "Yes, Mom. I will remember what Lily taught me. She is a good sister, and I love her too. Can we swim together later, when she comes back?" + +Mom said, "Of course, Anna. We can swim together later, when she comes back. But first, let's go inside, and get dry, and clean. You are very wet, and very messy." + +Anna laughed. She said, "Yes, Mom. I am very wet, and very messy. But I am also very happy." + +The end. + +Moral value: The story teaches the value of listening to parents, being careful, and learning from others. +Ben and Lily are squirrels who live in a big tree. They like to play and find nuts to eat. One day, they see a shiny acorn on the ground. It is big and brown and looks very yummy. + +"Look, Lily, an acorn!" Ben says. He runs to get it. + +"No, Ben, it is mine!" Lily says. She runs faster and grabs the acorn. + +They both hold the acorn and pull hard. They fight and shout and make a lot of noise. + +"Let go, Lily, it is mine!" + +"Let go, Ben, it is mine!" + +They are so busy fighting that they do not see a big dog coming. The dog is hungry and angry. He sees the squirrels and the acorn. He barks and runs to catch them. + +Ben and Lily hear the dog and get very scared. They are anxious and do not know what to do. They drop the acorn and run up the tree. They hide in a hole and hope the dog will go away. + +The dog sniffs the acorn and eats it. He is happy and leaves. Ben and Lily peek out of the hole and see the acorn is gone. They feel sad and sorry. + +"Ben, I am sorry I fought with you," Lily says. + +"Lily, I am sorry I fought with you," Ben says. + +They hug and say they are friends. They decide to share and find more acorns together. They are happy and safe. +Ben and his dad went to the office. Dad had to work on his computer. Ben wanted to play with dad's toys. Dad had a lot of toys on his desk. He had a car, a plane, a ball and a phone. + +"Can I play with your toys, dad?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, you can play with some of them. But be careful, okay? Don't break them or lose them," dad said. + +Ben picked up the car and made vroom-vroom noises. He drove the car on the desk and on the floor. He had fun with the car. Then he saw the plane. He wanted to fly the plane. He put the car down and grabbed the plane. + +He threw the plane in the air and watched it soar. He clapped his hands and laughed. He ran after the plane and caught it. He threw it again and again. He did not see where the plane was going. + +The plane flew out of the window and landed on the street. Ben gasped and ran to the window. He saw the plane on the ground. He saw a big truck coming. He saw the truck run over the plane and smash it. He saw the plane break into many parts. He felt sad and scared. + +He started to cry. He ran to dad and hugged him. He told him what happened. + +"I'm sorry, dad. I broke your plane. It flew out of the window and the truck smashed it. It has many parts now. I'm sorry, I'm sorry," Ben sobbed. + +Dad looked at the window and saw the broken plane. He felt angry and sad. He loved his plane. It was a gift from his friend. He wanted to yell at Ben. But he saw Ben's tears and heard his sorry. He felt sorry for Ben too. + +He hugged Ben and stroked his hair. He said, "It's okay, Ben. I know you didn't mean to break it. It was an accident. Accidents happen sometimes. I'm not mad at you. I still love you. But you have to be more careful next time, okay? You have to watch where you throw things. You have to respect other people's things. Do you understand?" + +Ben nodded and said, "Yes, dad. I understand. I'm sorry. I love you too." + +Dad smiled and kissed Ben's cheek. He said, "Let's go home and have some ice cream. How does that sound?" + +Ben smiled and said, "That sounds good, dad. Can we get chocolate?" + +"Sure, we can get chocolate. Come on, let's go," dad said. + +He picked up Ben and his bag. He said goodbye to his bald boss, who was watching them from his office. He said, "Sorry, boss. I have to go. My son had a little trouble with my plane." + +His boss nodded and said, "No problem, dad. I understand. Kids will be kids. Have a good day." + +Dad and Ben left the office and went to the car. They drove to the ice cream shop and got chocolate ice cream. They ate their ice cream and talked about their day. They forgot about the broken plane and the parts. They were happy. +Lily was lonely. She had no friends to play with. She liked to look at bugs and flowers, but they did not talk to her. She wished she had someone to talk to and hug. + +One day, she saw a spider on a leaf. It had eight legs and many eyes. It was black and shiny. Lily thought it was pretty. She wanted to touch it. She reached out her finger and poked the spider. + +The spider did not like that. It felt a sharp pain on its back. It was scared and angry. It turned around and bit Lily's finger. Lily felt a sharp pain on her finger. She cried out loud. + +Lily's mom heard her cry. She ran to her and saw the spider and the bite. She picked up Lily and hugged her. She took her inside and put some ice on her finger. She told her not to poke spiders, because they can hurt her. + +Lily was sorry. She did not mean to hurt the spider. She just wanted to be its friend. She learned a lesson. She decided to look for other friends who liked to play and talk. She hoped the spider was okay. She was not lonely anymore. +Lily and Ben love Sunday. Sunday is the day they go to the park with Mom and Dad. They play on the swings, the slide and the sandbox. They have a lot of fun. + +One Sunday, it is very hot. The sun is bright and makes them sweat. Mom and Dad buy them ice cream cones. Lily and Ben lick their ice cream happily. They like the cold and sweet taste. + +But soon, their ice cream starts to melt. It drips from the cones and makes their hands sticky. Lily and Ben try to eat faster, but they can't keep up. The ice cream melts faster and faster. + +"Oh no, my ice cream is melting!" Lily cries. + +"Mine too!" Ben says. + +Mom and Dad laugh and give them napkins. They wipe their hands and faces. + +"Don't worry, sweeties. It's just a very hot and long day. You can have more ice cream another time. Let's go to the shade and drink some water. How does that sound?" Mom says. + +Lily and Ben nod. They are sad to lose their ice cream, but they are also thirsty and tired. They follow Mom and Dad to a bench under a tree. They drink some water and rest. They still love Sunday, even if their ice cream melts. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. But they did not like the big dog that sometimes came. The dog was black and loud. It had sharp teeth and a long tail. + +One day, the dog came when Sara and Ben were on the slide. It barked and ran towards them. Sara and Ben were fearful. They did not know what to do. They wanted to go to their mom, but she was far away. + +"Help!" Sara cried. "The dog is coming!" + +"Stay calm!" Ben said. "Maybe it is friendly. Maybe it just wants to play." + +Ben tried to be brave. He got off the slide and stood in front of Sara. He held out his palm to the dog. He hoped the dog would sniff it and be nice. + +The dog came closer and closer. It sniffed Ben's palm. Then it licked it. Ben felt the dog's wet tongue. He smiled. He rubbed the dog's head. The dog wagged its tail. It was friendly. It did want to play. + +"See?" Ben said to Sara. "It is not a bad dog. It is a good dog. You can pet it too." + +Sara got off the slide and joined Ben. She was still fearful, but she trusted Ben. She rubbed the dog's back. The dog licked her face. She giggled. She was not fearful anymore. + +"Good dog!" Sara and Ben said. "We like you. What is your name?" + +The dog barked. It sounded like "Rex". Sara and Ben repeated the name. "Rex, Rex, Rex!" + +Rex was happy. He had made new friends. He played with Sara and Ben until their mom came. Their mom was surprised to see them with the dog. She asked them where they met Rex. Sara and Ben told her the story. Their mom was proud of them. She said they were brave and kind. She said they could play with Rex again, if his owner agreed. + +Sara and Ben hugged Rex goodbye. They said they would see him soon. Rex barked and licked them. He was glad he met Sara and Ben. They were his best friends. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the garden. They had a lot of fun making mud pies, building forts and digging holes. They got very dirty and their clothes were brown and wet. + +"Time to come in, kids!" their mom called from the door. "You need to wash up before dinner." + +Lily and Ben ran to the door, but they saw something that made them stop. There was a big blue dog sitting on the porch. It had long fur, sharp teeth and a loud bark. Lily and Ben were frightened and did not want to go near it. + +"Who are you?" Lily asked the dog, trying to sound brave. + +"I'm Bluey," the dog said. "I'm your new neighbor. I came to say hello and make friends." + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They did not know what to do. They liked dogs, but this one was too big and too blue. + +"Mom, there's a blue dog on the porch!" Ben shouted. + +Their mom came out and saw Bluey. She smiled and petted him. + +"Don't be afraid, kids. He's a friendly dog. He just needs a bath. He's blue because he rolled in some paint at his old house. He's not happy about it either." + +She took a hose and sprayed some water on Bluey. The paint washed off and revealed his true color. He was a golden dog with a wagging tail. + +"See? He's not so scary now. He's just a normal dog who likes to play. Why don't you give him a hug and invite him to join your game?" + +Lily and Ben did as their mom said. They hugged Bluey and apologized for being scared. They took him to the garden and showed him their toys. Bluey was happy and licked their faces. + +Lily and Ben learned a lesson that day. They learned not to judge someone by their appearance. They learned to be kind and friendly to everyone. They learned that blue is not a bad color, but a beautiful one. And they made a new friend. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with their scooters in the park. One day, it is very cloudy and windy. Tom and Lily do not care. They put on their coats and hats and go to the park. + +They ride their scooters on the path. They go fast and slow. They make turns and jumps. They have fun. They see a big puddle. It is wet and shiny. Tom has an idea. + +"Let's go through the puddle!" he says to Lily. "It will be fun!" + +Lily is not sure. She thinks the puddle is too big and too wet. She does not want to get dirty and cold. + +"I don't know, Tom," she says. "The puddle is very wet. Maybe we should go around it." + +Tom laughs. He is not afraid of the puddle. He wants to try something new. + +"Come on, Lily," he says. "Don't be scared. It will be fun. I will go first. You can watch me. Then you can guess how wet I will be." + +Tom rides his scooter to the puddle. He goes very fast. He splashes into the puddle. The water goes up and down. It covers Tom and his scooter. He comes out of the puddle. He is very wet. He smiles. + +"Wow, that was fun!" he says. "Look at me, Lily. I am very wet. Can you guess how wet I am?" + +Lily looks at Tom. She sees the water on his coat, his hat, his face, his hair, his shoes, his socks, his scooter. She shakes her head. + +"I can't guess, Tom," she says. "You are too wet. You are the wettest thing I ever saw. You need a towel." + +Tom laughs. He does not mind being wet. He likes the puddle. He wants to go again. + +"Come on, Lily," he says. "It is your turn. Don't you want to try? It is fun. You will like it." + +Lily thinks. She looks at the puddle. She looks at Tom. She looks at her scooter. She makes a decision. + +"OK, Tom," she says. "I will try. But only once. And then we go home. And we get dry. And we have hot chocolate." + +Tom claps. He is happy. He likes to share his fun with Lily. He waits for Lily. Lily rides her scooter to the puddle. She goes slower than Tom. She splashes into the puddle. The water goes up and down. It covers Lily and her scooter. She comes out of the puddle. She is wet. She smiles. + +"That was fun, Tom," she says. "You were right. I liked it. But I am wet. Can you guess how wet I am?" + +Tom looks at Lily. He sees the water on her coat, her hat, her face, her hair, her shoes, her socks, her scooter. He nods. + +"I can guess, Lily," he says. "You are wet. But not as wet as me. You are a little wet. You need a towel, too." + +Lily laughs. She agrees with Tom. She is wet, but not as wet as him. She likes the puddle, but not as much as him. She is glad they are friends. They ride their scooters to their homes. They get towels. They get dry. They have hot chocolate. They are happy. +Tom and Anna liked to play in the kitchen. They liked to open and close the dishwasher and see the shiny plates and cups inside. They also liked to pretend they were chefs and make food with the pots and pans. + +One day, their mom was busy in the living room and did not see them. Tom and Anna decided to play with the dishwasher again. They opened it and took out some plates and cups. They put them on the floor and pretended they were having a tea party. + +"Would you like some cake, Anna?" Tom asked. + +"Yes, please, Tom. You are a brilliant chef!" Anna said. + +They were having fun, but they did not hear their mom coming. She saw the mess on the floor and the open dishwasher. She was very angry. + +"Tom and Anna, what are you doing? You are not supposed to play with the dishwasher! You could break the plates and cups and hurt yourselves! And you are wasting water and electricity!" she shouted. + +Tom and Anna were scared. They did not want to make their mom angry. They wanted to protect themselves and each other. + +"Mom, we are sorry. We were just playing. We did not mean to be bad," Tom said. + +"Mom, please don't be mad. We love you. We will clean up," Anna said. + +But their mom did not listen. She grabbed them by their arms and dragged them to their room. She locked the door and left them there. She did not give them any cake or hug or kiss. She did not say she loved them. + +Tom and Anna cried. They felt sad and lonely. They wished they had never played with the dishwasher. They wished their mom would forgive them. They hugged each other and hoped for a better day. +Anna and Ben are playing in the garden. They see an aeroplane in the sky. It is big and white and makes a loud noise. + +"Where is the aeroplane going?" Anna asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe to another country," Ben says. + +They watch the aeroplane until it is very small and far away. + +"Let's pretend we are flying too," Anna says. She runs and spreads her arms like wings. Ben follows her. + +They run and jump and laugh. They feel the wind on their faces and the sun on their backs. + +They see a lemon tree near the fence. It has yellow fruits that look like balls. + +"Can we pick some lemons?" Ben asks. + +"OK, but be careful. They are sour," Anna says. + +They pick two lemons and peel them. They take a bite and make a funny face. + +"Yuck! They are very sour!" Ben says. + +"They make my mouth hurt," Anna says. + +They spit out the lemons and drink some water from the hose. + +They look at each other and giggle. + +"That was a bad idea," Anna says. + +"Next time, let's pick apples. They are sweet," Ben says. + +They agree and go back to playing. They forget about the sour lemons and the aeroplane. They are happy. +Tom likes to swing on the big swing in the park. He swings high and low, and feels happy. He likes to see the sky and the trees and the birds. + +One day, he sees a fireman in the park. The fireman is dirty, because he has been fighting a fire. He has a big hose and a big truck. Tom thinks the fireman is cool. He wants to talk to him and see his hose and truck. + +But the fireman is busy. He has to water the flowers in the park, because they are dry and sad. He does not have time to play with Tom. He tells Tom to stay away from the hose and the truck, because they are not toys. + +Tom feels sad and angry. He wants to play with the fireman. He thinks the fireman is mean. He decides to swing higher and higher, and then jump off the swing. He thinks he can fly like a bird. + +But he is wrong. He cannot fly like a bird. He falls to the ground and hurts his knee. He cries and cries. He wishes he had listened to the fireman. + +The fireman hears Tom crying. He runs to him and helps him. He puts a bandage on his knee and gives him a hug. He tells him he is sorry he was busy, and that he can play with him later. He shows him his hose and his truck, and lets him sit inside. He tells him he is brave and smart, and that he can be a fireman when he grows up. + +Tom feels happy again. He says thank you to the fireman, and tells him he is cool. He learns a new word: fireman. He swings on the swing again, but not too high. He smiles and sings a song. +Ben and Lily were hungry. They wanted some food. They saw a big cake on the table. It looked yummy. + +"Let's eat the cake!" Ben said. + +"No, we can't. Mom said we have to wait for dinner. She will be angry if we eat the cake now." Lily said. + +Ben did not listen to Lily. He was ignorant. He thought he knew better. He reached for the cake. + +"Stop! Don't touch the cake!" Lily shouted. + +But it was too late. Ben grabbed the cake and took a big bite. He smiled. He thought he was clever. + +But then he felt something bad. His mouth was hot and spicy. He coughed and cried. The cake was not a cake. It was a pie with peppers and cheese. Mom made it for dad. It was not for children. + +Lily laughed. She knew the pie was not a cake. She saw mom make it. She listened to mom. She was not ignorant. She was smart. + +"See? I told you not to eat the cake. You should have listened to me. Now you have a sore mouth. And mom will be angry too." Lily said. + +Ben was sorry. He wished he listened to Lily. He wished he was not ignorant. He learned a lesson. He did not want to eat the pie again. He wanted some water. And some real cake. +Tom and Mia are going to the zoo with their mom. They are very happy and excited. They want to see the lions, the monkeys, and the penguins. Mom has three tickets in her bag. She tells Tom and Mia to hold her hands and be calm. + +But when they get to the gate, mom cannot find the tickets. She looks in her bag, in her pockets, in her coat. She says, "Oh no, where are the tickets? We need them to go in." + +Tom and Mia are sad and scared. They do not want to miss the zoo. They start to cry. Mom tries to calm them down. She says, "Don't worry, we will find the tickets. Maybe I dropped them somewhere. Let's go back and look." + +They walk back to the car. Mom checks the seats, the floor, the trunk. She still cannot find the tickets. She says, "This is strange. I am sure I had them. Maybe someone took them." + +Then Tom sees something shiny on the ground. He runs to pick it up. It is a ticket. He says, "Look, mom, I found a ticket! It is shiny and new. Someone polished it." + +Mom is surprised and happy. She says, "Good job, Tom! You found a ticket! But where are the other two?" + +Then Mia sees something shiny under the car. She crawls to get it. It is another ticket. She says, "Look, mom, I found another ticket! It is shiny and new too. Someone polished it." + +Mom is amazed and happy. She says, "Good job, Mia! You found another ticket! But where is the last one?" + +Then they hear a voice behind them. It is a man in a uniform. He says, "Hello, are you looking for these?" He holds up the last ticket. He says, "I found them on the ground. They were so shiny and new, I thought someone polished them. They must have fallen out of your bag. Here, take them. Have a nice day at the zoo." + +Mom is relieved and grateful. She says, "Thank you, sir. You are very kind and helpful. You saved our day. Come on, Tom and Mia, let's go to the zoo." + +Tom and Mia are happy and excited again. They hug the man and thank him. They hold mom's hands and be calm. They go to the zoo and see the lions, the monkeys, and the penguins. They have a lot of fun. They say, "This is the best day ever." +Anna and Ben were friends. They liked to play with cars and trucks. One day, they found an enormous pear in the garden. It was bigger than a ball. They wanted to eat it, but it was too high. + +"Let's drive the truck and get the pear," Ben said. He climbed on the truck and Anna pushed him. They drove to the pear tree. Ben reached out and grabbed the pear. It was heavy and juicy. + +"Yay, we got the pear!" Anna said. She wanted to have a bite. But Ben did not want to share. He held the pear and said, "No, it's mine. I got it. You can't have it." + +Anna was sad and angry. She pushed Ben off the truck. Ben fell down and hit his head. He cried and dropped the pear. The pear rolled away and hit a rock. It broke into pieces and splashed everywhere. + +Anna and Ben were both hurt and wet. They looked at the pear and the truck. They were not happy. They had no pear and no truck. They had no fun and no friends. They wished they had shared. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with blocks and dolls. But today, they have a quarrel. Tom wants to build a big tower with all the blocks. Lily wants to make a house for her dolls with some blocks. They do not share the blocks. They pull and push the blocks. They yell and cry. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees the blocks and the dolls on the floor. She sees Tom and Lily with angry faces. She is not happy. She says, "You are not playing nice. You are not being good friends. You have to share the blocks and the dolls. Or you have to play with something else." + +Tom and Lily do not listen to Mom. They still want the blocks and the dolls. They do not say sorry. They do not hug. They do not smile. They keep on quarreling. Mom is very sad. She says, "That's enough. You have to stop. You have to go to your rooms. You have to think about what you did. You have to stay there until dinner." + +Tom and Lily go to their rooms. They slam the doors. They are still angry. They do not have the blocks and the dolls. They do not have their friend. They do not have fun. They have an incredible bad day. They wish they had played nice. They wish they had been good friends. They wish they had shared the blocks and the dolls. But it is too late. They have to wait until tomorrow. Maybe then, they can say sorry, hug, smile, and play again. +Sam and Lily are playing with their toys in the living room. Sam has a big truck and Lily has a doll. They are having fun, but they are also very noisy. + +"Vroom, vroom, beep, beep!" Sam makes loud sounds with his truck. He drives it around the couch and the table. + +"Shh, shh, hush, hush!" Lily says to her doll. She pretends to feed it and rock it to sleep. + +"Sam, you are too noisy!" Lily says to her brother. "You are waking up my baby!" + +"Sorry, Lily, but I need to drive my truck!" Sam says. "It is a very important job!" + +"Can you drive it somewhere else?" Lily asks. "Maybe in the kitchen or the hallway?" + +"No, I like it here!" Sam says. "There is more space and more things to see!" + +They start to argue and their voices get louder and louder. Their mom hears them from the other room. She comes to the living room and sees the mess and the noise. + +"Sam, Lily, what is going on here?" she asks. "Why are you so noisy?" + +They both try to explain, but they talk at the same time. + +"He is too noisy!" Lily says. + +"She is too bossy!" Sam says. + +Mom shakes her head and sighs. She picks up a figure from the floor. It is a superhero with a cape and a mask. + +"Look, kids, this is a superhero figure!" she says. "He has a special power. He can make people quiet and calm. Do you want to try?" + +Sam and Lily nod. They are curious and they like superheroes. + +"OK, then, listen carefully," mom says. "When I say the magic word, you have to stop talking and be quiet. The magic word is 'silence'. Ready?" + +"Ready!" Sam and Lily say. + +Mom holds the figure in front of them and says, "Silence!" + +Sam and Lily close their mouths and look at the figure. They are quiet and calm. + +Mom smiles and says, "Good job, kids! You are very good at being quiet. Now, do you want to share your toys and play nicely?" + +Sam and Lily nod. They say sorry to each other and hug. They decide to play together with the truck and the doll. They are still having fun, but they are not noisy anymore. + +Mom is happy and proud. She puts the figure on the shelf and says, "Thank you, superhero! You saved the day!" +Sam and Mia were playing with paper. They liked to fold it and make different shapes. Sam made a hat and Mia made a boat. They put their paper things on their heads and pretended to sail on the water. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise outside. It was thunder. They saw a bright flash in the sky. It was lightning. They were scared and ran to their mom. + +"Mom, mom, what is that?" Sam asked. + +"That is a storm, Sam. Sometimes, the clouds make noise and light when they are angry. But don't worry, it will go away soon," mom said. + +"Is it normal, mom?" Mia asked. + +"Yes, Mia, it is normal. It happens sometimes, but it is not dangerous if we stay inside. Do you want to watch the storm with me?" mom asked. + +Sam and Mia nodded. They sat on the couch with mom and looked out the window. They saw the rain and the wind and the lightning. They felt safe and cozy with mom. They learned that storms were normal and not so scary after all. +Sara and Ben are twins. They are three years old. They like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is the train set. The train set has many pieces. It has tracks, cars, bridges, and a station. The train set also has lights. The lights make the train set look more fun. + +One day, Sara and Ben decide to display their train set. They want to show it to their mom and dad. They work hard to build a big track. They put the cars on the track. They turn on the lights. They are happy with their work. + +"Look, mom and dad!" Sara says. "We made a train set!" + +"That's wonderful, Sara and Ben!" mom says. "You did a great job!" + +"Can we play with it?" Ben asks. + +"Of course you can, Ben!" dad says. "But first, let us take a picture of your display. You should be proud of your train set. It is very light and colorful." + +Mom and dad take a picture of Sara and Ben with their train set. Sara and Ben smile. They are proud of their display. They play with their train set for a long time. They have fun. They love their train set. They love their mom and dad. They are happy. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Tom wants to go first. He runs to the slide and climbs up the ladder. He sits on the top and looks down. He is ready to slide. + +Sam wants to go too. He runs after Tom and climbs up the ladder. He sits behind Tom and pushes him. Tom slides down very fast. He is scared. He tries to stop, but he can't. He reaches the end of the slide and falls off. He lands on the hard ground. He hurts his head and his arm. He cries. + +Sam slides down after Tom. He is not scared. He thinks it is fun. He reaches the end of the slide and jumps off. He lands on his feet. He laughs. He does not see Tom crying. He does not care. He runs to the other side of the park. He wants to play more. + +Tom is alone. He is hurt. He is sad. He wants his mom. He calls for her, but she does not hear him. She is on the other side of the park. She is talking to a friend. She does not see Tom crying. She does not know what happened. She is not ready to help him. +Sam and Lily were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their toys. One day, they found a red ball under a tree. It was shiny and bouncy. They wanted to play with it. + +"Can I have the ball?" Sam asked. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said. + +They both grabbed the ball and pulled hard. The ball flew out of their hands and rolled away. They ran after it, but it was too fast. It went over a hill and out of sight. + +"Where did it go?" Sam said. + +"I don't know. Let's look for it!" Lily said. + +They searched all over the park, but they could not find the ball. They felt sad and angry. They blamed each other for losing the ball. + +"It's your fault! You pulled too hard!" Sam said. + +"No, it's your fault! You didn't share!" Lily said. + +They stopped talking and walked away. They did not want to be friends anymore. + +They went home and told their moms what happened. Their moms hugged them and said they were sorry. They said they should try to make up with their friends. They said they should remember the good times they had together. + +Sam and Lily thought about their memory. They remembered how they met at the park, how they shared their toys, how they laughed and had fun. They remembered how they liked the same things, like ice cream and stories and animals. They remembered how they helped each other when they were sad or scared. + +They realized they missed their friend. They felt sorry for fighting over the ball. They decided to say sorry and be friends again. + +The next day, they went back to the park. They saw each other and smiled. They ran to each other and hugged. + +"I'm sorry, Sam. I was mean to you. Can we be friends again?" Lily said. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I was mean to you. Can we be friends again?" Sam said. + +They said yes and smiled. They played in the park with their toys. They did not care about the ball anymore. They were happy to have their friend back. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toy cars. They have a big box of cars. They have red cars, blue cars, yellow cars, and more. + +One day, they go to visit their grandma and grandpa. They live on a ranch. A ranch is a big place with many animals. They have cows, horses, sheep, and dogs. Lily and Ben love to see the animals. + +Grandma and grandpa have a real car. It is a big truck. It is green. They use it to drive around the ranch. They let Lily and Ben sit in the truck. They are very happy. + +"Can we drive the truck, grandma?" Lily asks. + +"No, dear, you are too little to drive the truck. You can play with your toy cars instead," grandma says. + +"But we want to drive the truck, grandpa," Ben says. + +"Sorry, buddy, driving the truck is not a game. It is hard work. You can help us feed the animals instead," grandpa says. + +Lily and Ben are sad. They do not want to feed the animals. They want to drive the truck. They think grandma and grandpa are not fair. + +They wait until grandma and grandpa are busy. They sneak into the truck. They find the keys. They turn the keys. The truck makes a loud noise. They are scared. + +They push the pedals. The truck moves. They do not know how to steer. The truck goes off the road. It hits a fence. The fence breaks. The cows run out. The cows moo. The dogs bark. Grandma and grandpa hear the noise. They run to the truck. + +"Lily! Ben! What are you doing?" grandma shouts. + +"We are driving the truck, grandma," Lily says. + +"We are sorry, grandpa," Ben says. + +Grandma and grandpa are angry. They are also worried. They take Lily and Ben out of the truck. They hug them. They are glad they are not hurt. + +"You should never drive the truck without us. It is very dangerous. You could have hurt yourselves or the animals. You have to listen to us. We know what is best for you," grandma says. + +"We are sorry, grandma. We are sorry, grandpa. We will not do it again. We will play with our toy cars. We will help you feed the animals. We love you," Lily and Ben say. + +Grandma and grandpa forgive them. They fix the fence. They bring the cows back. They drive the truck back to the house. They have a clear talk with Lily and Ben. They explain why driving the truck is not for children. They also tell them how much they love them. + +Lily and Ben understand. They say sorry again. They hug grandma and grandpa. They play with their toy cars. They have fun on the ranch. They learn a lesson. They are good twins. +Lily and Ben were playing a game. They had to find the most flowers in the garden. Lily saw a big yellow flower. She ran to pick it. But she heard a loud buzz. It was a hive of bees! + +"Ouch!" Lily cried. "The bees sting me!" + +Ben heard Lily and ran to help her. He saw the hive and the bees. He was scared, but he wanted to help Lily. He found a stick and waved it at the bees. The bees flew away. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" Ben asked. + +"My hand hurts," Lily said. "But thank you, Ben. You are brave and kind." + +Ben smiled. He gave Lily a hug. He saw the yellow flower on the ground. He picked it up and gave it to Lily. + +"Here, Lily. You can have this flower. You win the game," Ben said. + +Lily smiled. She took the flower and gave it to Ben. + +"No, Ben. You win the game. You helped me and scared the bees. You are generous and nice," Lily said. + +They both smiled. They decided to share the flower and the game. They were happy and good friends. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play outside after dinner. One night, they see the moon in the sky. It is big and bright and round. + +"Look, the moon!" Tom says. "It is so pretty!" + +"Yes, it is!" Mia says. "Do you want to go to the moon?" + +Tom thinks for a moment. He likes to go to new places. He nods and says, "Yes, I do! How can we go to the moon?" + +Mia has an idea. She sees a big cardboard box in the yard. She urges Tom to follow her. She says, "We can use this box as a rocket. We can pretend to fly to the moon!" + +Tom likes the idea. He helps Mia to move the box to a flat spot. They draw some buttons and windows on the box with crayons. They get inside the box and close the flap. + +"Ready, set, go!" Mia says. She pushes a button and makes a loud noise. "Zoom, zoom, zoom!" + +Tom joins in. He pushes another button and makes another noise. "Beep, beep, beep!" + +They pretend to fly to the moon. They imagine they see stars and planets and comets. They have a lot of fun. + +After a while, they hear a voice. It is Tom's mom. She calls them for bedtime. + +"Tom, Mia, time to go inside!" she says. "It is late. You need to sleep." + +Tom and Mia open the flap. They see Tom's mom smiling at them. She says, "Did you have a good trip to the moon?" + +Tom and Mia nod and grin. They say, "Yes, we did! It was funny and fun!" + +They get out of the box and hug Tom's mom. They say goodnight to each other and go inside. They dream of the moon and their rocket. They are happy. +Sara liked to read books. She had many books on her bookshelf. She liked to look at the pictures and the words. Sometimes, her mom or dad would read to her. + +One day, Sara saw a new book on her bookshelf. It was not a regular book. It was big and shiny and had a red ribbon. Sara was curious. She took the book and opened it. + +Inside, she saw many photos of her family. There was her mom and dad, her grandma and grandpa, her aunt and uncle, and her cousins. There was also a photo of Sara when she was a baby. She smiled. + +She ran to her mom and showed her the book. "Mom, look! What is this book?" + +Her mom hugged her and said, "This is a special book, Sara. It is a photo book. It has pictures of our family. It is a gift from your grandma and grandpa. They made it for you." + +"Why did they make it for me?" Sara asked. + +"Because they love you very much, Sara. And because they want to remind you of them. They live far away, so we don't see them often. But they are always in our hearts. And this book helps us remember them." + +Sara nodded. She felt happy and warm. She said, "I love them too, mom. And I love this book. Can we read it together?" + +"Of course, Sara. Let's read it together. And maybe we can call them later and say thank you." + +Sara and her mom sat on the couch and looked at the photo book. They talked about the family and the memories. Sara felt closer to her grandma and grandpa. She was glad they gave her such a wonderful gift. +Tim and Sam like to play with their toy trucks and cars. They have a big mixer that can turn and make noise. They also have a small loader that can lift and dump sand. + +One day, they go to the park with their mom and dad. They find a big pile of sand near the swings. They are very happy and run to the sand with their toys. + +Tim takes the mixer and Sam takes the loader. They pretend to build a road with the sand. Tim turns the mixer and makes noise. Sam lifts the sand with the loader and dumps it into the mixer. They work together and have fun. + +But then, a big boy comes to the sand. He has no toys. He looks at Tim and Sam and their toys. He wants to play with them. He tries to take the mixer from Tim. Tim says no and holds the mixer. The big boy pushes Tim and makes him fall. Tim cries and drops the mixer. + +Sam sees what happens. He feels sad for Tim and angry at the big boy. He wants to help Tim. He thinks of a plan. He drives the loader to the big boy. He lifts some sand with the loader and dumps it on the big boy's head. The big boy is surprised and drops the mixer. He feels the sand in his hair and eyes. He cries and runs away. + +Tim stops crying and sees Sam. He sees the mixer on the ground. He picks it up and hugs Sam. He says thank you to Sam. He says Sam is kind and brave. Sam smiles and says he is happy to help Tim. He says Tim is his best friend. They hug and play with their toys again. They are very happy. +Tom and Lily were playing with their cardboard castle. They had made it with their dad, who was very good at cutting and sticking. They liked to pretend they were a king and a queen, and they had a lot of fun. + +But one day, their dog Spot ran into the castle and knocked it over. He was very excited and wanted to play, but he did not know he was breaking their castle. Tom and Lily were very sad. They cried and shouted at Spot. "Bad dog! Go away! You ruined our castle!" + +Spot felt sorry and wagged his tail. He did not mean to make them unhappy. He licked their faces and tried to cheer them up. But Tom and Lily were still angry. They did not want to play with him. + +Their dad heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. He saw the broken castle and the sad children. He hugged them and said, "Don't worry, my loves. We can repair the castle. It will be as good as new. Do you want to help me?" + +Tom and Lily nodded. They wiped their tears and smiled. They liked to help their dad. He gave them some more cardboard, some tape, and some scissors. They worked together to fix the castle. They made it even bigger and better than before. They added some windows, some flags, and some flowers. + +When they were done, they were very proud of their castle. They thanked their dad and gave him a big hug. They invited Spot to join them. They said, "We are sorry, Spot. We know you did not mean to hurt our castle. You are our friend. Do you want to play with us?" + +Spot barked happily. He was glad they were not mad at him. He ran into the castle and wagged his tail. He pretended he was a guard dog, and he protected the king and the queen. Tom and Lily laughed and played with him. They were a jolly family. They had a lot of fun. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big cliff near their house. They wanted to climb it and see what was on the other side. + +"Let's go, Tom!" Sam said. "It will be fun!" + +"I don't know, Sam," Tom said. "It looks high and scary. What if we fall?" + +"Don't be a baby, Tom," Sam said. "I will teach you how to climb. It's easy. Just follow me." + +Sam ran to the cliff and started to climb. He did not look back at Tom, who was still afraid. Tom did not want to be a baby, so he followed Sam. But he was not comfortable. He felt his hands and feet slip on the rocks. He felt his heart beat fast. He wished he was back at home. + +"Sam, wait for me!" Tom cried. "I don't like this!" + +But Sam did not hear him. He was too busy climbing. He wanted to reach the top and see the view. He did not care about Tom. He was selfish. + +Soon, Sam reached the top of the cliff. He looked around and smiled. He saw the trees, the birds, and the river. He felt proud of himself. + +"Wow, this is amazing!" Sam said. "I'm the best climber ever!" + +But then he heard a loud scream. He turned around and saw Tom hanging from a branch. He had slipped and almost fallen. He was holding on for his life. + +"Sam, help me!" Tom shouted. "I'm scared!" + +Sam felt sorry for Tom. He realized he had been a bad brother. He had not taught him how to climb. He had not stayed with him. He had not cared about him. He had been foolish. + +"Tom, I'm sorry!" Sam said. "I'm coming to help you!" + +Sam quickly climbed down the cliff. He reached Tom and grabbed his hand. He pulled him up to the branch. He hugged him and said: + +"Tom, I'm sorry I was selfish. I should have listened to you. I should have stayed with you. I should have cared about you. You are my brother and I love you." + +Tom hugged him back and said: + +"Sam, I'm sorry I called you a baby. I should have respected your feelings. I should have been brave. I should have trusted you. You are my brother and I love you." + +The brothers learned a lesson that day. They learned that climbing a cliff is not as important as being kind and helpful. They learned that being a brother is not about being the best, but about being there for each other. They learned that being comfortable is not about being safe, but about being loved. +Sara was a princess who loved her crown. She wore it every day and never took it off. She liked how it sparkled and shone on her head. She thought it made her look pretty and special. + +One day, she went to play with her friend Ben, who was a prince. They had fun running, jumping, and sliding in the garden. But Sara did not notice that her crown was getting dirty. It had mud, grass, and bugs on it. Ben saw it and said, "Sara, your crown is not clean. It is icky and yucky. You should wash it." + +Sara was angry and sad. She said, "No, I don't want to wash it. It is my crown and I like it. It is not icky and yucky. It is pretty and special. You are mean and rude. Go away!" She ran away from Ben and hid behind a tree. + +Ben was sorry and sad. He did not mean to hurt Sara. He just wanted to help her. He said, "Sara, please come out. I am not mean and rude. I am your friend. I care about you and your crown. I know it is pretty and special. But it will be more pretty and special if it is clean. It will sparkle and shine more. And it will not have mud, grass, and bugs on it. That is not good for your crown or your head. Please let me help you wash it." + +Sara heard Ben and felt sorry and sad too. She realized that he was right. Her crown was not clean. It was icky and yucky. And that was not good for her crown or her head. She came out from behind the tree and said, "Ben, I am sorry. You are not mean and rude. You are my friend. You care about me and my crown. You are right. It will be more pretty and special if it is clean. It will sparkle and shine more. And it will not have mud, grass, and bugs on it. That is good for my crown and my head. Please help me wash it." + +Ben smiled and said, "Sara, I am glad. You are my friend. I care about you and your crown. Come on, let's go wash it." They went to the fountain and washed the crown. It became clean and shiny again. Sara put it back on her head and said, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. I am happy." Ben said, "You are welcome, Sara. You are a good friend too. I am happy." They hugged and played some more. + +The moral of the story is: Don't worry about your things getting dirty. You can always clean them. And don't be angry or rude to your friends who want to help you. They care about you and your things. Be thankful and kind to them. They will make you happy. +Lily and Sam were playing in the backyard. They saw an elderly lady walking on the sidewalk. She had a big bag of mail in her hand. She looked tired and sad. + +"Hello, lady," Lily said. "Do you need help with your mail?" + +The lady smiled and nodded. "That's very kind of you, dear. I have to mail these letters to my family. They live far away and I miss them very much." + +Lily and Sam took some letters from the bag and ran to the mailbox. They put the letters inside and closed the lid. They ran back to the lady and gave her a hug. + +"Thank you, children," the lady said. "You made my day brighter. What are your names?" + +"I'm Lily and this is Sam," Lily said. "We live in that house over there. Do you want to come and play with us?" + +The lady looked at the house and saw a cut on the window. She frowned and asked, "What happened to your window?" + +Lily and Sam looked at each other and lowered their heads. They had broken the window with a ball yesterday. Their mom was very angry and said they had to pay for it. + +"We're sorry, lady," Sam said. "We were playing with our ball and it went too fast and hit the window. It made a big cut and a loud noise. We didn't mean to do it." + +The lady touched their heads and said, "It's okay, children. Accidents happen. But you have to be careful and listen to your mom. She loves you and wants you to be safe." + +Lily and Sam nodded and said, "We love our mom too. And we love you, lady. You're very nice and sweet. Can you be our friend?" + +The lady smiled and said, "Of course, I can be your friend. And you can call me Grandma. I don't have any grandchildren of my own, but I would love to have you as mine." + +Lily and Sam cheered and hugged the lady again. They took her hand and led her to their house. They introduced her to their mom and asked if they could play with her. Their mom said yes and thanked the lady for her help. The lady said she was happy to help and to meet them. They all went inside and had a good time. They played, talked, and laughed. They became good friends and called each other Grandma, Lily, and Sam. +Tom and Anna liked to pretend they were wealthy scientists. They had a lab in the basement, where they mixed water and food coloring in bottles. They wore white coats and glasses and talked in big words. + +One day, Tom found a shiny coin on the street. He was very happy and ran to show Anna. "Look, Anna, I found money! Now we can buy more things for our lab!" he said. + +Anna was jealous. She wanted the coin for herself. She thought of a plan. "That's great, Tom! But you know what? I heard there is a treasure in the park. Maybe we can find more money there. Let's go and see!" she said. + +Tom agreed. He put the coin in his pocket and followed Anna. They walked to the park, where Anna pointed to a big hole. "There it is, Tom! The treasure is in there! You go first and I'll wait here," she said. + +Tom was excited. He climbed into the hole, hoping to find more coins. But as soon as he was inside, Anna pushed a big rock over the hole. She laughed and ran away with Tom's coin. "Ha ha, Tom! I tricked you! Now the coin is mine and you are stuck in there!" she said. + +Tom was scared and sad. He tried to push the rock, but it was too heavy. He shouted for help, but no one heard him. He wished he never pretended to be a wealthy scientist. He wished he never met Anna. He wished he could go back to his lab. But it was too late. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with toys and make noise. One day, they find a big drum in the garage. It is old and dusty, but it makes a loud sound when they hit it. + +"Let's play with the drum!" Tim says. "We can make our own music!" + +"OK!" Sam says. "But we need something to hit it with. What can we use?" + +They look around and see some sticks, some spoons, and some stones. They each pick one and start to hit the drum with them. The drum makes different sounds with different things. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Tim says. "Listen to our original music!" + +They hit the drum faster and louder. They laugh and sing. They do not hear Mom coming into the garage. + +"Boys, what are you doing?" Mom asks. "You are making too much noise!" + +Tim and Sam stop and look at Mom. They see that she is not happy. They feel sorry. + +"Sorry, Mom," Tim says. "We were just playing with the drum. We wanted to make our own music." + +"Music?" Mom says. "That was music? It sounded like a lot of banging!" + +She looks at the drum and sees that it is old and dusty. She remembers that it was her grandfather's drum. He used to play it in a band. He gave it to her when she was little. She feels sad. + +"Boys, this drum is very special to me," Mom says. "It was my grandfather's drum. He loved music. He taught me how to play it. He said that music is a gift that you share with others. You do not just make noise with it." + +She picks up the drum and wipes off the dust. She shows them how to hold it and how to hit it gently. She makes a soft and beautiful sound. + +"Wow, Mom, you are good!" Tim says. "Can you teach us how to play it?" + +"Sure, I can," Mom says. "But you have to be careful and respectful with the drum. It is not a toy. It is a musical instrument. You have to learn how to play it well and how to make music that others can enjoy." + +"OK, Mom, we will," Sam says. "We want to learn how to make music like you and your grandfather." + +Mom smiles and hugs them. She gives them each a stick and teaches them how to play the drum. They learn how to make different sounds and rhythms. They learn how to play together and listen to each other. They make their own original music, but this time, it is not too loud or too fast. It is sweet and harmonious. + +They play the drum for a long time. They have fun and make Mom happy. They feel proud and grateful. They love the drum and the music. They love Mom and her grandfather. They love each other. +Sara and Ben like to play with their toys. They have many toys: cars, dolls, blocks, animals, and more. Sometimes they share their toys, and sometimes they say "mine!" and do not want to share. + +One day, they decide to sort their toys by color. Sara puts all the red toys in one pile, and Ben puts all the blue toys in another pile. They are happy with their sorting. + +But then they see a weird toy. It is a green car with pink wheels and yellow spots. They do not know whose toy it is. They both want it, because it is weird and different. + +"Mine!" Sara says, and grabs the toy. + +"No, mine!" Ben says, and pulls the toy. + +They start to fight over the weird toy. They tug and shout and cry. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see what is wrong. She sees Sara and Ben fighting over the weird toy. + +"Stop, stop!" Mom says. "Why are you fighting over this toy?" + +"Mine!" Sara and Ben say at the same time. + +Mom shakes her head. She picks up the weird toy and looks at it. + +"This is not your toy," Mom says. "This is a toy I bought for your cousin Lily. She is coming to visit tomorrow, and I wanted to give her a special gift. This toy is not yours, it is hers." + +Sara and Ben feel ashamed. They did not know the toy was for Lily. They say sorry to Mom and to each other. + +Mom smiles and hugs them. She says, "It is okay to like weird toys, but it is not okay to fight over them. You have many toys of your own, and you can share them with Lily when she comes. Maybe she will share her weird toy with you, too. But you have to ask nicely, and say please and thank you." + +Sara and Ben nod and agree. They say they will be nice to Lily and share their toys. They put the weird toy back in the box and finish sorting their toys by color. They are happy with their sorting, and with each other. +Tim and Kim were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big jar of beans in the kitchen. They wanted to use the beans to make a picture on the floor. + +"Look, I can make a sun with yellow beans!" Tim said. + +"I can make a flower with red beans!" Kim said. + +They had fun with the beans until Mom came in. She saw the mess on the floor and was not happy. + +"Tim and Kim, what are you doing?" Mom asked. "You need to remove the beans from the floor right now. They are not toys. They are food." + +Tim and Kim did not want to remove the beans. They liked their picture. They said, "No, Mom, we want to play with the beans. They are pretty." + +Mom was not glad. She said, "No, you have to listen to me. The beans are for dinner. If you don't remove them, you will not get any dessert." + +Tim and Kim did not like that. They loved dessert. They looked at each other and decided to remove the beans. They picked up the beans and put them back in the jar. They said, "Sorry, Mom, we will not play with the beans again." + +Mom was glad. She said, "Thank you, Tim and Kim, for removing the beans. You are good children. Now you can have some dessert." + +Tim and Kim were glad too. They hugged Mom and said, "Thank you, Mom, for the dessert. We love you." + +They ate their dessert and then played with their toys. They did not touch the beans again. They learned their lesson. +Sara liked to play with sand. She had a bucket and a shovel. She made castles and hills and holes. She was happy. + +One day, a big dog came to the park. The dog saw Sara's bucket. He thought it was a toy. He ran to the bucket and bit it. He made a hole in the bucket. The sand fell out. Sara was sad. + +The dog's owner saw what happened. He was sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, little girl. My dog did not know. He likes to play, too. I will replace your bucket. I will give you a new one. It is important to be nice." + +He went to his car and got a new bucket. It was red and shiny. He gave it to Sara. Sara smiled. She said, "Thank you, sir. Thank you for the new bucket. It is important to say thank you." + +She took the new bucket and the shovel. She went back to the sand. She made new castles and hills and holes. She was happy again. The dog watched her. He wagged his tail. He was happy, too. +Sara liked to play chess with her dad. She learned how to move the pieces and how to say checkmate. She felt smart and happy when she played chess. + +One day, Sara went to the park with her dad. She saw a big chess board on the ground, with big pieces. She wanted to play with them. She asked her dad if they could play. He said yes, and they went to the board. + +Sara picked the white pieces and her dad picked the black pieces. They started to play. Sara moved her pieces carefully, trying to trap her dad's king. She was doing well, until she made a mistake. She moved her queen too far, and her dad took it with his rook. Sara felt sad and angry. She cried out loud. + +"Hey, what's wrong?" a boy asked. He was watching them play. He had brown hair and blue eyes. He looked nice, but Sara did not know him. + +Sara felt embarrassed. She did not want the boy to see her cry. She wiped her tears and said, "Nothing. I just lost my queen." + +The boy smiled and said, "That's okay. Chess is hard. I play chess too, but I lose sometimes. Do you want to play with me? Maybe we can help each other." + +Sara looked at her dad. He nodded and said, "That's a sweet idea. Why don't you play with him, Sara? I'll watch you." + +Sara felt better. She liked the boy's offer. She said, "Okay. Thank you. What's your name?" + +The boy said, "I'm Ben. What's yours?" + +Sara said, "I'm Sara. Nice to meet you, Ben." + +They shook hands and smiled. They moved the pieces back and started a new game. Sara and Ben played chess and had fun. They did not care who won or lost. They just enjoyed the game and each other's company. Sara was glad she met Ben. She made a new friend. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in their room. They have a big bed with a blue sheet. The sheet is soft and delicate. + +One day, they have a new game. They take the sheet off the bed and make a tent. They use chairs and pillows to hold the sheet. They crawl inside the tent and pretend they are in a castle. + +"Look, Anna, we have a secret place!" Ben says. "No one can find us here!" + +"Yes, Ben, we are the king and the queen!" Anna says. "We have a lot of fun!" + +They laugh and sing and tell stories. They forget about the time. They do not hear their mom calling them for lunch. + +Suddenly, they hear a loud noise. They look outside the tent and see their dog, Rex. Rex is big and furry. He likes to play too. He sees the sheet and thinks it is a toy. He jumps on the sheet and pulls it with his teeth. + +"Rex, no!" Anna and Ben shout. "That is our tent! Leave it alone!" + +But Rex does not listen. He is too excited. He shakes the sheet and tears it apart. He makes a big hole in the sheet. He also knocks down the chairs and the pillows. He makes a big mess in the room. + +Anna and Ben are sad and angry. They love their sheet. They worked hard to make their tent. Now their sheet is ruined and their game is over. + +They cry and yell at Rex. Rex does not understand. He thinks they are still playing. He wags his tail and barks. + +Their mom hears the noise and comes to the room. She sees the sheet, the chairs, the pillows and the dog. She sees Anna and Ben crying and yelling. + +She is not happy. She scolds Rex and puts him outside. She scolds Anna and Ben and tells them to clean up the room. She tells them they are in trouble. She tells them they cannot play with the sheet anymore. + +Anna and Ben are sorry. They say they are sorry to their mom and to each other. They say they are sorry to the sheet. They hug the sheet and try to fix it. But the sheet is too delicate. It cannot be fixed. + +They have to throw away the sheet. They have no more tent. They have no more fun. + +The end. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to make houses with twigs and leaves. They found a long twig that was good for the roof. Lily said, "This is mine. I found it first." Ben said, "No, it is mine. I saw it first." They both pulled the long twig and it broke in half. + +Lily and Ben were sad and angry. They did not want to share the long twig. They did not want to play together anymore. They sat on the grass and looked away from each other. + +A squirrel came by and saw the broken twig. He needed a twig for his nest. He picked up one half and ran away. Lily and Ben did not notice. Then a bird came by and saw the other half. He needed a twig for his nest too. He picked up the other half and flew away. Lily and Ben did not notice. + +Lily and Ben looked up and saw that the long twig was gone. They looked around and saw the squirrel and the bird with their halves. They realized that they had been selfish and silly. They said, "We are sorry. We should have shared the long twig. We should have played nicely together." They hugged and said, "Let's find another twig and replace the roof. Let's make a bigger house and invite the squirrel and the bird to join us." + +Lily and Ben learned that sharing is caring and that friends are more important than things. They had fun playing with the twigs and the animals. They were happy and proud of their house. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to find twigs and make things with them. Tom made a sword and Lily made a crown. They were having fun. + +Then they saw a big twig on the ground. It was long and thick and had many branches. It was unique. They both wanted it. + +"Look, a big twig!" Tom said. "I want it for my sword!" + +"No, I want it for my crown!" Lily said. "It is pretty!" + +They ran to the twig and grabbed it. They pulled and pulled. They did not want to share. + +"Let go!" Tom said. + +"No, you let go!" Lily said. + +They were angry and sad. They did not play anymore. + +Then they heard a voice. It was their friend Ben. He was walking his dog. + +"Hi, Tom and Lily!" Ben said. "What are you doing?" + +"We are fighting!" Tom said. + +"We want this twig!" Lily said. + +Ben looked at the twig. He had an idea. + +"Why don't you share the twig?" Ben said. "You can both use it for your things. It has enough branches for a sword and a crown. And you can play together." + +Tom and Lily thought about it. They liked Ben's idea. They let go of the twig. + +"Okay, let's share the twig!" Tom said. + +"Yes, let's share the twig!" Lily said. + +They smiled and hugged. They thanked Ben. They used the twig for their sword and their crown. They played together. They were happy. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to swing on the long cord that hung from a big tree. They took turns to push each other and go high in the air. + +"Look at me, Lily!" Tom shouted. "I can touch the sky!" + +"You are so brave, Tom!" Lily said. "Can I try too?" + +"Sure, Lily. But be careful. The cord is very long and you might fall." + +Tom helped Lily to sit on the cord and gave her a big push. Lily felt the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She laughed and waved to Tom. + +"Tom, Tom, this is so fun!" Lily cried. "I want to go higher!" + +But then, Lily saw something that made her scared. A big dog was running towards them, barking loudly. It looked angry and hungry. + +"Tom, Tom, there is a dog!" Lily screamed. "Help me, Tom!" + +Tom saw the dog too. He was scared, but he wanted to help Lily. He ran to the tree and grabbed the cord. He pulled hard and tried to make Lily come down. + +"Lily, Lily, hold on!" Tom said. "I will get you down!" + +But the cord was too long and too strong. Tom could not pull Lily down. He felt the dog getting closer and closer. + +"Tom, Tom, I am scared!" Lily sobbed. "What can we do?" + +Tom did not know what to do. He wished he had a stick or a stone to scare the dog away. He wished someone would come and help them. He wished they had never played on the long cord. + +Then, he remembered something. He remembered what his mom had told him once. He remembered what to do when a dog was angry. + +"Tom, Tom, what are you doing?" Lily asked. She saw Tom let go of the cord and stand still. He looked at the dog and said something in a loud voice. + +"NO!" Tom said. "BAD DOG! GO AWAY!" + +The dog heard Tom's voice and stopped. It looked at Tom and tilted its head. It did not understand why Tom was not afraid. It did not like Tom's voice. It felt confused and bored. + +The dog turned around and ran away. It did not want to play with Tom and Lily anymore. It wanted to find something else to chase. + +Tom and Lily were happy and relieved. They hugged each other and thanked Tom for being brave and smart. They decided to leave the long cord alone and play something else. They never forgot that day and they always remembered what to do when a dog was angry. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with a swing, a slide and a sandbox. One day, they decided to make a cake with sand and water. They mixed and poured and shaped the sand in a big pan. Then they put it on the slide to bake in the sun. + +"It will be a yummy cake," Sara said. "We can share it with Mom and Dad." + +"Yes, and with Fluffy too," Ben said. Fluffy was their cat who liked to nap under the tree. + +They gazed at their cake with pride. It looked so good and brown. They waited and waited for it to be ready. But the sun was very hot and made them thirsty and tired. They went to get some juice and cookies from the kitchen. + +When they came back, they saw Fluffy licking their cake. He had climbed on the slide and dug his paws in the sand. He made a big mess and ruined their cake. + +"Fluffy, no!" Sara and Ben shouted. They ran to the slide and tried to shoo him away. But Fluffy was faster and jumped off the slide. He ran away with a piece of sand cake in his mouth. + +Sara and Ben were very sad and angry. They had worked so hard to make their cake. They wanted to be successful and make their parents happy. But Fluffy had spoiled their plan. + +They looked at each other and hugged. They decided to try again another day. They cleaned up the slide and the pan and the sand. They hoped Fluffy would not come back and ruin their cake again. They learned that sometimes things go wrong, but they can always try again. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and trucks. One day, they find a big map in the park. The map shows many roads and places. + +"Let's play with the map!" Tim says. "We can pretend we are drivers and go to different places." + +"OK!" Sam says. "But we have to be careful. The map is not ours. We have to give it back when we are done." + +They spread the map on the grass and put their cars and trucks on it. They make noises and talk to each other. + +"Vroom, vroom! I am going to the zoo!" Tim says. + +"Beeep, beeep! I am going to the beach!" Sam says. + +They have fun with the map. But they do not see a man walking towards them. The man is deaf. He cannot hear their noises. He is looking for his map. He lost it in the park. + +The man sees his map on the grass. He is happy. He picks it up and folds it. He does not see the cars and trucks on it. He puts the map in his pocket and walks away. + +Tim and Sam are shocked. They see their cars and trucks gone with the map. They run after the man. They shout and wave. + +"Hey, hey! Stop, stop! That is our map! That is our map!" Tim says. + +"Give us back our cars and trucks! Give us back our cars and trucks!" Sam says. + +But the man does not hear them. He does not stop. He walks fast. He speeds away. + +Tim and Sam are sad. They cry. They lost their map and their cars and trucks. They wish they had been more careful. They wish they had not played with the map. They learn a lesson. They learn to respect other people's things. They learn to share and be kind. +Ben and Lily were best friends. They liked to play together every day. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big box of blocks. They could build anything they wanted with the blocks. + +One day, they decided to have a contest. They wanted to see who could build the tallest tower with the blocks. They each took some blocks and started to stack them. They were very careful not to make their towers fall. + +"Look at my tower, Lily!" Ben said. "It is very high and strong." + +"Mine is higher and stronger, Ben!" Lily said. "I used more blocks and different colors." + +They kept building and building, until they ran out of blocks. They looked at their towers and tried to measure them with their eyes. + +"Who won, Ben?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know, Lily," Ben said. "They look the same to me." + +They thought for a moment. Then they smiled at each other. + +"Maybe we both won, Lily," Ben said. "We had fun and we used all the blocks. That is a success." + +"Yes, Ben, you are right," Lily said. "We are both winners. And we are both playful." + +They hugged each other and laughed. Then they knocked down their towers and started to build something new. They were happy and proud of their work. They always chose to be kind and creative. +Lily was sick. She had a fever and a cough. She did not want to eat or play. She only wanted to sleep in her bed. Her mom was worried. She called the nurse to come and check on Lily. + +The nurse came with a bag. She had a mask on her face and gloves on her hands. She smiled at Lily and said, "Hello, Lily. I am here to help you feel better. Can I take your temperature and listen to your chest?" + +Lily nodded. She did not like the mask and the gloves, but she knew the nurse was nice. The nurse put a small thing in Lily's ear and said, "Beep. Your temperature is high. You have a fever. You need some medicine to bring it down." She gave Lily a spoon of syrup. It was sweet and sticky. + +The nurse then put a big thing on Lily's chest and said, "Breathe in and out. Good. Your chest sounds a bit wheezy. You have a cough. You need some spray to clear your airways." She gave Lily a puff of spray. It was cold and minty. + +The nurse said, "You are a brave girl, Lily. You took your medicine and your spray very well. Now you need to rest and drink lots of water. I will come back tomorrow to see how you are doing. Do you have any questions for me?" + +Lily shook her head. She felt a little better, but still tired. She said, "Thank you, nurse. You are very kind. I hope I get well soon." + +The nurse said, "You are welcome, Lily. I hope so too. I will see you tomorrow. Bye-bye." She waved and left. + +Lily's mom hugged her and said, "I am so glad the nurse came. She helped you a lot. You are a good girl, Lily. I love you very much." + +Lily said, "I love you too, mom. Can I have a story before I sleep?" + +Lily's mom said, "Of course, my sweetie. What story do you want to hear?" + +Lily said, "I want to hear the story of the monkey who climbed the tree and found a banana." + +Lily's mom said, "OK, let me tell you the story of the monkey who climbed the tree and found a banana." She opened a book and began to read. Lily listened and smiled. She liked the story. She felt happy and sleepy. She closed her eyes and fell asleep. +One day, a playful dog named Spot saw a new path in the park. He wanted to explore it and see what was there. He ran to the path and barked at his friend, a shy cat named Fluffy. + +"Come on, Fluffy, let's go to the new path. It looks fun and exciting. Don't you want to see what's there?" Spot said. + +Fluffy looked at the path and felt scared. He saw that it was dark and narrow and had many thorns and rocks. He did not think it was fun or exciting. He thought it was dangerous and scary. + +"No, Spot, I don't want to go to the new path. It looks bad and scary. I want to stay here where it's safe and sunny. You should stay here too, Spot. The new path might hurt you or get you lost." Fluffy said. + +Spot laughed and wagged his tail. He did not listen to Fluffy. He thought Fluffy was silly and boring. He wanted to have an adventure and show Fluffy how brave he was. + +"Fluffy, you are silly and boring. You are afraid of everything. I am not afraid of anything. I am brave and curious. I dare you to come with me to the new path. If you don't, I will call you a chicken and a coward." Spot said. + +Fluffy felt sad and angry. He did not like being called a chicken and a coward. He wanted to be Spot's friend and have fun with him. But he also did not want to go to the new path. He did not know what to do. + +What do you think Fluffy should do? Should he go with Spot to the new path or stay where he is? What do you think will happen to Spot and Fluffy? What is the moral of the story? +Ben and Lily were twins. They liked to play and have fun. But they did not like to share. They wanted to have their own things. + +One day, it was their birthday. Mom and Dad gave them a big present. They put it on the table and said, "This is for both of you. You have to open it together and share it." + +Ben and Lily were curious. They ran to the table and tore the paper. Inside the box, they saw something disgusting. It was a big cake with worms and bugs on it. They screamed and jumped back. + +"Yuck! What is this?" Ben said. + +"This is not a present. This is a prank!" Lily said. + +Mom and Dad laughed. They said, "We are sorry. We wanted to make a joke. This is not your real present. Your real present is in the closet. Go and see." + +Ben and Lily were angry. They did not like the joke. They did not want to see the present in the closet. They said, "No, thank you. We do not want your present. We do not trust you." + +Mom and Dad felt bad. They said, "Please, give us a chance. We promise, this is a good present. You will like it. It is something you both wanted." + +Ben and Lily looked at each other. They were still mad, but they were also curious. They decided to give Mom and Dad a chance. They went to the closet and opened the door. Inside, they saw two bikes. One was blue and one was pink. They had bells and baskets and stickers. They were beautiful. + +Ben and Lily smiled. They said, "Wow! These are our presents? We love them! Thank you, Mom and Dad!" + +Mom and Dad hugged them. They said, "You are welcome. We are sorry for the cake. We hope you forgive us. We love you very much." + +Ben and Lily forgave them. They said, "We love you too. But next time, please do not give us disgusting cakes. They are not funny. They are gross." + +Mom and Dad agreed. They said, "OK, no more disgusting cakes. Only yummy ones. Now, let's go outside and ride your bikes. Happy birthday, Ben and Lily!" +Lily and Max are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. But sometimes they quarrel over their toys. They want the same toy or they do not want to share. + +One day, they find a big blanket in the closet. It is smooth and soft. They both want to use it for their games. Lily wants to make a tent with the blanket. Max wants to make a cape with the blanket. They pull the blanket from each other. + +"Let go of the blanket! It is mine!" Lily says. + +"No, it is mine! I saw it first!" Max says. + +They quarrel and quarrel. They make a lot of noise. Mom hears them from the kitchen. She comes to their room. She sees them fighting over the blanket. + +"Stop quarreling, Lily and Max! You are making a mess!" Mom says. "Why don't you play nicely with the blanket? You can take turns or use it together." + +Lily and Max look at Mom. They feel sorry. They do not want to make Mom angry. They let go of the blanket. + +"Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Lily. Sorry, Max." They say. + +Mom smiles. She helps them to fold the blanket. She gives them a hug. + +"Why don't you make a tent and a cape with the blanket? You can both use it for your games." Mom says. + +Lily and Max like Mom's idea. They thank Mom. They use the blanket to make a tent and a cape. They play happily with the blanket. They do not quarrel anymore. They share and have fun. +Tom and Anna like to play in the park. They like to slide on the big slide, swing on the swings, and run on the grass. One day, they see a shiny coin on the ground. Tom picks it up and shows it to Anna. + +"Look, Anna, I found a coin! Maybe we can buy some candy with it!" Tom says. + +"Wow, Tom, that's a nice coin! Can I see it?" Anna asks. + +Tom gives the coin to Anna. She holds it in her hand and looks at it. It has a picture of a man on one side and a number on the other side. + +"Who is this man, Tom?" Anna asks. + +"I don't know, Anna. Maybe he is a king or a president. Do you know what this number means?" Tom asks. + +Anna shakes her head. She doesn't know what the number means. She thinks it is a big number, because it has two digits. + +"Maybe it means how much candy we can buy, Tom. Maybe we can buy ten candies with this coin!" Anna says. + +Tom smiles. He likes candy. He likes chocolate and gummy bears and lollipops. He wonders what kind of candy they can buy with the coin. + +"Let's go to the candy store, Anna. Maybe they have some new candy we haven't tried before!" Tom says. + +Anna agrees. She likes candy too. She likes jelly beans and marshmallows and licorice. She hopes they have some pink candy, because pink is her favorite color. + +They run to the candy store, holding the coin in Anna's hand. They are very excited. They don't see the puddle on the sidewalk. Anna steps on the puddle and slips. She falls down and drops the coin. The coin rolls away and falls into a drain. + +"Oh no, Anna, are you okay?" Tom asks. + +Anna cries. She is wet and dirty and hurt. She also lost the coin. + +"I'm sorry, Tom, I slipped and lost the coin. Now we can't buy any candy!" Anna says. + +Tom hugs Anna. He is sad too. He wanted to buy some candy with the coin. But he is more worried about Anna. + +"It's okay, Anna, don't cry. The coin is just a coin. You are more important than the coin. Maybe we can find another coin someday. But I'm glad you are not badly hurt. Come on, let's go home and clean up. Maybe mom will give us some candy if we ask nicely." Tom says. + +Anna nods. She stops crying. She is glad Tom is her friend. He is very kind and sweet. They walk home together, holding hands. They hear a noisy car pass by. They don't care about the car. They only care about each other. +Tom was a patient boy. He liked to wait for his mom to read him a story before bed. He picked his favorite book, with pictures of animals and colors. He climbed into his bed and hugged his teddy bear. + +"Mom, can you read me this book?" he asked, holding up the book. + +"Of course, my sweetie," his mom said, sitting next to him. "Let's see, what is this book about?" + +She opened the book and started to read. Tom listened carefully and pointed at the animals he knew. He saw a lion, a monkey, a zebra, and a giraffe. He learned some new words, like elephant and hippo. + +He yawned and rubbed his eyes. He was feeling sleepy, but he wanted to hear the end of the story. + +"Mom, what happens next?" he asked. + +"Well, the animals are all friends and they play together in the jungle. They have fun and they help each other. They are happy and they say good night to each other," his mom said, turning the last page. + +She closed the book and kissed Tom on the forehead. "Just like we are happy and we say good night to each other, right?" + +"Right, mom," Tom said, smiling. "I love you." + +"I love you too, my patient boy," his mom said, tucking him in. "Sweet dreams." + +She turned off the light and left the room. Tom closed his eyes and cuddled his teddy bear. He thought about the animals and their friends. He yawned again and fell asleep. +Sam was a barber who liked to cut hair. He had a shop in the town where many people came to see him. He was very good at his job and he was very wealthy. He had a big house, a nice car and many toys. + +One day, a big truck came to the town. It was very loud and very fast. It did not stop for anyone or anything. It did not yield to the cars, the bikes or the people. It made a lot of noise and a lot of dust. + +Sam was on his way to his shop when he saw the truck. He was scared and angry. He wanted to tell the truck to stop and be nice. He ran after the truck and shouted at it. But the truck did not hear him or see him. It kept going and going. + +Sam was so busy chasing the truck that he did not see the red light. He did not see the car that was coming from the other side. He did not see the crash that was about to happen. He did not see the end of his story. +One day, a boy named Tom wanted to play with his friend Ben. But his mom said, "No, Tom. You have to do your homework first. That is the law in our house." + +Tom did not like the law. He thought it was boring and unfair. He wanted to have fun with Ben. So he decided to be naughty. He sneaked out of his room and ran to Ben's house. + +"Hi, Tom!" Ben said. "Do you want to play with my new car?" + +"Yes, please!" Tom said. He forgot about his homework and his mom. + +They played with the car for a long time. They made loud noises and crashed the car into things. They did not care about anything else. + +But then, Tom's mom came to Ben's house. She was very angry. She saw Tom and Ben playing with the car. She saw the mess they made. She saw Tom's homework on the table. + +"Tom, what are you doing here?" she asked. "You broke the law! You were naughty!" + +Tom felt scared. He knew he did something wrong. He wished he had listened to his mom. + +"I'm sorry, mom," he said. "I won't do it again." + +Tom's mom took him home. She made him do his homework. She also made him say sorry to Ben and his mom. She also took away his toys for a week. + +Tom learned his lesson. He learned that the law is important. He learned that being naughty has consequences. He learned that he should obey his mom. He learned that he should become a good boy. +Ben and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big dog. The dog has a medal on its neck. It is shiny and red. + +"Wow, look at that dog!" Ben says. "It has a medal. It must be rich." + +"I want to touch it," Sam says. "Maybe it will let me have the medal." + +"No, Sam, don't!" Ben says. "The dog might bite you. It might not like you." + +But Sam does not listen. He runs to the dog. He tries to grab the medal. The dog growls. It shows its teeth. It bites Sam's hand. Sam cries. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Sam says. "The dog bit me! It hurts!" + +Ben runs to Sam. He helps him. He takes him to his mom. His mom is in the park. She sees Sam's hand. It is bleeding. + +"Oh, Sam, what happened?" she says. "Did the dog bite you?" + +"Yes, mom, it did," Sam says. "I wanted the medal. It was shiny and red." + +"Sam, you should not touch other people's dogs," she says. "They might not like it. They might bite you. The medal is not yours. It belongs to the dog. You should say sorry to the dog and its owner." + +Sam nods. He feels bad. He says sorry to the dog and its owner. The owner is nice. He says it is okay. He says the dog is not mean. He says the dog was scared. He says the medal is a reward. The dog is a hero. The dog saved a child from a fire. + +"Wow, really?" Ben says. "That is amazing. The dog is a hero. The medal is special." + +"Yes, it is," the owner says. "Do you want to pet the dog? He is friendly. He will not bite you if you are gentle." + +Ben and Sam pet the dog. The dog licks them. They smile. They are happy. They learn a lesson. They do not touch other people's things. They respect the dog and its medal. They make a new friend. The end. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play pretend. Today, they are playing store. Tom is the seller and Lily is the buyer. + +"Hello, welcome to my store!" Tom says. "What do you want to buy?" + +"I want to buy a cake," Lily says. "A big, yummy cake." + +"OK, I have a cake for you," Tom says. He takes a pillow and puts it on a plate. "This is a famous cake. It is very good and sweet." + +"How much is it?" Lily asks. + +"It is five dollars," Tom says. + +Lily takes some paper and gives it to Tom. "Here is your money." + +"Thank you," Tom says. He gives Lily the plate with the pillow. "Be careful, the cake is heavy. It has a lot of weight." + +Lily tries to lift the plate, but it is too heavy for her. She drops it on the floor. The pillow falls off the plate and rolls away. + +"Oh no!" Lily says. "My cake is gone!" + +Tom laughs. "Don't worry, Lily. It is not a real cake. It is just a pillow. We can play again." + +Lily smiles. "OK, Tom. You are a good seller. And I am a good buyer. We have fun playing store." +Anna loved to sing and dance. She wanted to be a musician when she grew up. She liked to listen to songs on the radio and learn the words. She also liked to make up her own songs and sing them to her toys. + +One day, Anna's mom took her to the park. There was a man playing a guitar and singing. He had a hat on the ground with some coins in it. Anna liked his music. She asked her mom if she could give him some money. Her mom said yes and gave her a coin. Anna ran to the man and put the coin in his hat. She smiled and said, "Thank you for your music." + +The man smiled back and said, "You're welcome. Do you like to sing?" Anna nodded. The man said, "Would you like to sing with me?" Anna was surprised and happy. She said, "Yes, please." The man said, "What song do you want to sing?" Anna thought for a moment and said, "Twinkle, twinkle, little star." + +The man said, "That's a good song. I know that song. Let's sing it together." He started to play the guitar and sing. Anna joined him and sang with her loud and clear voice. The people in the park stopped and listened. They clapped and cheered. Anna felt proud and happy. She hugged the man and said, "Thank you for singing with me. You are a good musician and a compassionate person." The man hugged her back and said, "Thank you for singing with me. You are a good singer and a compassionate person too." They smiled and sang another song. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree with green and yellow fruits. They are pears. Tom and Anna want to eat some pears. + +"Look, Anna, there are so many pears!" Tom says. "Can we get some?" + +"Yes, let's try!" Anna says. "But how can we reach them? They are too high." + +Tom has an idea. He sees a big stick on the ground. He picks it up and says, "I can use this stick to hit the pears. Then they will fall down and we can eat them." + +"Good idea, Tom!" Anna says. "But be careful. Don't hit the bees. They are wild and they can sting you." + +Tom nods. He swings the stick and hits a pear. The pear falls down and rolls on the grass. Tom and Anna run to get it. They are happy. They share the pear and eat it. It is sweet and juicy. + +"Yum, yum, this pear is good!" Tom says. + +"Me too, I like it!" Anna says. + +They want more pears. Tom swings the stick again and hits another pear. But this time, he also hits a bee. The bee is angry. It flies out of the tree and buzzes around Tom's head. + +"Ow, ow, the bee is after me!" Tom says. He drops the stick and runs away. Anna follows him. They lie down on the grass and cover their heads with their hands. They hope the bee will go away. + +"Are you okay, Tom?" Anna asks. + +"I think so, Anna. The bee did not sting me. But it scared me." Tom says. + +"Me too, Tom. The bee was wild. Maybe we should not hit the pears anymore." Anna says. + +"Maybe you are right, Anna. The pears are good, but the bees are bad. Let's play something else." Tom says. + +They get up and look for another game. They leave the stick and the pears behind. They are still friends. They are still happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big boot on the grass. It is brown and dirty. + +"Who left this boot here?" Lily asks. + +"Maybe a giant," Ben jokes. He picks up the boot and puts it on his head. "Look at me, I am a giant!" + +Lily laughs. She thinks Ben is funny. She tries to find another boot, but there is only one. + +"Can I try the boot?" she asks. + +"OK," Ben says. He gives the boot to Lily. She puts it on her head. It is too big for her. It covers her eyes and nose. + +"Help, I can't see!" Lily says. She feels anxious. She does not like the boot. + +Ben hears Lily. He takes the boot off her head. He hugs her. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I was joking. Are you OK?" he asks. + +Lily nods. She is OK. She hugs Ben back. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend," she says. + +They smile. They put the boot back on the grass. They go to play on the swings. They are happy. +Tom and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide on the grass and the swings. They saw a big truck with a ladder and a hose. It was red and shiny. They heard a loud noise. + +"What is that?" Mia asked. + +"It is a fire truck," Tom said. "They help when there is fire." + +They ran to the truck and saw some men in yellow suits. They had helmets and boots. They looked busy and strong. + +"Hello, kids," one of the men said. "Do you like our truck?" + +"Yes, it is very nice," Tom said. + +"Can we see inside?" Mia asked. + +"Sure, but be careful," the man said. "It is not a toy. It is a tool." + +He lifted them up and showed them the seats, the buttons and the radio. Tom and Mia were amazed. They saw a lot of things they did not recognize. + +"What is this?" Tom pointed to a metal box. + +"That is a fire extinguisher," the man said. "It sprays foam to put out small fires." + +"And what is this?" Mia pointed to a shiny thing. + +"That is a spark plug," the man said. "It makes a spark to start the engine." + +The man explained more things to them. Tom and Mia learned a lot. They thanked the man and got down. + +"That was fun," Mia said. + +"Yes, it was," Tom said. "But it must be difficult to be a fireman." + +They waved goodbye to the men and the truck. They went back to their game. They pretended to be firemen and put out fires with their water bottles. They had a great day. +Tom and Lily are playing in the garden. They have a big box and some paper. They want to make a surprise for Mom. + +"Let's wrap the box with paper and put a bow on it," says Tom. "Mom will think it is a present." + +"Good idea," says Lily. "But what will we put inside the box?" + +Tom thinks for a moment. He sees a frog hopping near the pond. He runs and catches it. "How about this?" he says, holding the frog. + +Lily screams. "No, Tom, no! Mom does not like frogs. They are slimy and hoppy. She will be scared." + +Tom laughs. "But it will be funny. Come on, Lily, help me put the frog in the box." + +Lily shakes her head. "No, Tom, no. I will not help you. That is not nice. Mom will be sad." + +Tom shrugs. He does not listen to Lily. He puts the frog in the box and closes the lid. He wraps the box with paper and puts a bow on it. He is very proud of his surprise. + +He carries the box to the porch. He sees Mom coming from the kitchen. He hides the box behind his back. "Hi, Mom," he says. "I have something for you." + +Mom smiles. She loves Tom and Lily. She thinks they are smart and sweet. She wonders what they have made for her. "What is it, Tom?" she asks. + +Tom gives her the box. "It is a present, Mom. Open it and see." + +Mom takes the box. She feels something moving inside. She hears a croak. She is curious. She opens the lid. + +The frog jumps out of the box and lands on Mom's face. Mom screams. She drops the box and the frog. She runs into the house. + +Tom laughs. He thinks it is funny. Lily cries. She thinks it is not funny. + +Mom comes back from the house. She is angry. She sees Tom and Lily. She sees the box and the frog. She knows what Tom has done. + +"Tom, that was not a nice surprise. That was a mean trick. You scared me and made me sad. You need a time out. Go to your room and lock the door. And don't come out until I say so." + +Tom stops laughing. He feels sorry. He knows he has been bad. He goes to his room and locks the door. He wishes he had listened to Lily. + +Lily goes to Mom. She hugs her. She says she is sorry. She says she loves her. + +Mom hugs Lily. She says she loves her too. She says she is not mad at her. She says she is smart and sweet. + +They go to the kitchen. They make some cookies. They share them with Tom when he comes out of his room. They say they are sorry. They say they love him. + +They are a happy family again. They do not play with frogs anymore. +Lila and Ben are playing with bricks. They like to build towers and houses with the bricks. The bricks are colorful. Some are red, some are blue, some are yellow, and some are green. + +Lila wants to make a big tower with all the bricks. She says to Ben, "Let's make a big tower with all the bricks. It will be fun!" + +But Ben does not want to make a big tower. He wants to make a small house with some of the bricks. He says to Lila, "No, I don't want to make a big tower. I want to make a small house with some of the bricks. It will be cozy!" + +Lila and Ben start to argue. Lila says, "You have to share the bricks with me. We have to make a big tower together." Ben says, "No, I don't have to share the bricks with you. I can make a small house by myself." + +Lila and Ben refuse to play with each other. They are angry and sad. They each take some of the bricks and go to different corners of the room. They start to build their own things. But they are not happy. + +Then, they hear a knock on the door. It is their friend Mia. Mia comes in and sees the bricks. She says, "Wow, you have so many colorful bricks. Can I play with you?" + +Lila and Ben look at each other. They remember that they are friends. They feel sorry for arguing. They say to Mia, "Yes, you can play with us. We have enough bricks for everyone. We can make a big tower and a small house and anything else we want." + +Lila and Ben smile and hug each other. They share the bricks with Mia. They have fun playing with the bricks. They are happy. +Sara likes to receive books from her mom. Mom always picks books with nice pictures and stories. Sara has a shelf in her room where she keeps her books. She likes to look at them and read them with mom. + +One day, mom gives Sara a new book. It is about a slow turtle and a fast rabbit. Sara is happy and says thank you. She puts the book on her shelf and waits for mom to read it with her. + +But mom is busy. She has to cook and clean and do other things. Sara waits and waits, but mom does not come. Sara feels sad and bored. She wants to hear the story of the slow turtle and the fast rabbit. + +She decides to try to read the book by herself. She takes the book from her shelf and opens it. She looks at the pictures and tries to say the words. She does not know all the words, but she knows some. She makes up the rest. + +She reads the book slowly and carefully. She sees how the slow turtle and the fast rabbit have a race. She sees how the fast rabbit is very proud and lazy. She sees how the slow turtle is very humble and hardworking. She sees how the slow turtle wins the race and the fast rabbit is surprised and ashamed. + +She likes the story. She thinks the slow turtle is very smart and brave. She thinks the fast rabbit is very silly and mean. She learns a lesson. She learns that being slow is not bad, and being fast is not good. She learns that being kind and honest is better than being proud and lazy. + +She finishes the book and smiles. She is proud of herself. She reads the book by herself. She puts the book back on her shelf and runs to mom. She tells mom what she did and what she learned. Mom is happy and proud too. She hugs Sara and says she is a good and clever girl. She says she will read the book with her again later. Sara is happy and says she loves mom. Mom says she loves Sara too. They both smile. +Ben and Lily were playing in their room. They had many toys and books and pictures. Lily liked to look at the pictures in the frames on the wall. She saw one of her and Ben when they were babies. They were smiling and hugging. + +"Look, Ben, this is us!" Lily said, pointing at the frame. + +Ben came over and looked. He did not like the picture. He thought he looked silly and small. He wanted to be big and strong. + +"I don't like this picture. It is bad. Take it off the wall!" Ben said, grabbing the frame. + +"No, Ben, don't! It is a nice picture. Mommy and Daddy gave it to us. They love us!" Lily said, holding the frame. + +Ben and Lily pulled and pushed. The frame fell to the floor. It broke. The glass cracked. The picture tore. Ben and Lily gasped. + +They heard Mommy coming up the stairs. They were scared. They knew Mommy would be angry. They did not want to get in trouble. + +"Quick, hide the frame!" Ben whispered. + +"Where?" Lily asked. + +"Under the bed!" Ben said. + +They pushed the frame under the bed. They hoped Mommy would not see it. They sat on the bed and pretended to read a book. + +Mommy opened the door. She smiled at Ben and Lily. + +"Hello, my sweeties. What are you doing?" Mommy asked. + +"We are reading a book, Mommy. It is a good book. It has animals and colors and numbers." Lily said. + +"That's wonderful, my darlings. I'm so proud of you. Can I see the book?" Mommy asked. + +Ben and Lily showed Mommy the book. Mommy looked at the book. She saw something shiny under the bed. She frowned. + +"What is that under the bed?" Mommy asked. + +Ben and Lily looked at each other. They did not know what to say. They felt guilty and sorry. + +"Mommy, we are sorry. We broke the frame. We had a fight. We did not mean to. Please don't be mad." Lily said. + +Mommy sighed. She bent down and pulled out the frame. She saw the broken glass and the torn picture. She felt sad and angry. + +"Ben, Lily, this is not okay. This is a very bad thing. You broke the frame. You ruined the picture. You lied to me. You hurt each other. Why did you do that?" Mommy asked. + +Ben and Lily hung their heads. They did not have a good answer. They knew they were wrong. + +"Mommy, we are sorry. We love you. We love each other. We will not do it again. Please forgive us." Ben said. + +Mommy looked at Ben and Lily. She saw their tears and their remorse. She loved them very much. She hugged them and kissed them. + +"I love you too, Ben and Lily. I forgive you. But you have to learn from this. You have to be careful with your things. You have to be kind to each other. You have to tell me the truth. Do you understand?" Mommy asked. + +"Yes, Mommy, we understand. We will do better. Thank you, Mommy." Ben and Lily said. + +Mommy smiled. She took the frame and the picture. She said she would try to fix them. She said they would talk more later. She said she was glad they were her children. She left the room. + +Ben and Lily looked at each other. They felt relieved and grateful. They hugged and said sorry. They decided to play nicely. They did not want to break anything else. They did not want to slap each other. They did not want to hide anything from Mommy. They wanted to be good. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a meeting every day after lunch. They share their toys and snacks. + +One day, a big boy comes to the park. He sees Lily and Ben. He wants to play with their toys. He does not ask. He just takes them. He teases Lily and Ben. He says they are silly and small. + +Lily and Ben are sad and angry. They want their toys back. They think of a plan. They are clever. They pretend to cry. They say they want to go home. + +The big boy laughs. He thinks he won. He puts the toys down. He walks away. He does not see Lily and Ben. They stop crying. They run to their toys. They pick them up. They smile. + +They have their toys back. They are happy. They say bye to the big boy. They say he is not nice. They go to their meeting. They play and share. They are friends. +Sam and Mia are playing in the park. They like to imagine that they are superheroes. Sam wears a red cape and Mia wears a blue mask. + +"Look, there is a big tree!" Sam says. "Let's climb it and save the birds!" + +"OK, but be careful!" Mia says. "The tree is very high and the branches are thin." + +They run to the tree and start to climb. Sam goes first and Mia follows him. They see many birds on the tree. They are singing and flying. + +"Hello, birds!" Sam says. "We are here to help you. Do you have a goal?" + +One bird looks at Sam and says, "Yes, we do. We want to find a new home. The old one is too small and noisy." + +"Where do you want to go?" Mia asks. + +"We want to go to the lake. There is more water and food there. But we don't know how to get there. It is far and we are afraid of the big animals." + +"Don't worry, we can help you!" Sam says. "We are superheroes. We can fly and protect you. We have a useful idea. Follow us!" + +Sam and Mia jump from the tree and spread their arms. They pretend to fly and lead the birds to the lake. The birds follow them and thank them. + +"Thank you, superheroes!" the birds say. "You are very kind and brave. You helped us reach our goal. We are happy in our new home." + +"You are welcome, birds!" Sam and Mia say. "We are happy to help you. We like to imagine and have fun. Goodbye, birds!" + +Sam and Mia wave to the birds and go back to the park. They smile and hug each other. They are proud of their adventure. They imagine more stories and play until it is time to go home. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and slide and swing. They saw a big hill with a hole in it. Lily said, "Look, a tunnel! Let's go inside!" + +Ben was scared. He said, "No, it is too dark. It is black. We can't see anything. Maybe there are monsters inside." + +Lily said, "Don't be silly. There are no monsters. It is just a tunnel. It will be fun. Come on, follow me!" + +Lily ran to the hole and went inside. Ben followed her, but he was still scared. He held Lily's hand. They walked in the tunnel. It was black. They could not see anything. They heard noises. They were loud and scary. + +Lily said, "What is that? Is it a monster?" + +Ben said, "I don't know. I want to go back. Let's go back!" + +They turned around and tried to go back. But they could not find the way. They had wandered too far. They were lost. They cried. + +Then they saw a light. It was bright and warm. It came from the other end of the tunnel. They ran to the light. They came out of the tunnel. They saw a man. He was smiling. He had a flashlight. He said, "Hello, kids. Are you OK? I heard you crying. I came to help you. This is my tunnel. I work here. I fix the pipes. Do you want to see?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They were happy. They were not scared anymore. They followed the man. He showed them the pipes. He explained what they did. He gave them cookies. He said, "Next time, be careful. Don't wander in the tunnel. It is not safe. It is black. You can get lost. OK?" + +Lily and Ben said, "OK. Thank you, mister. You are nice. You are not a monster. You are a friend." + +They hugged the man. They went back to the park. They played some more. They had fun. They did not go in the tunnel again. They learned a lesson. They were happy. The end. +Lily and Tom are squirrels. They like to play in the big tree. They also like to find acorns and hide them for winter. + +One day, they see a big pile of acorns under the tree. They run to get some. But a big dog is there. He barks at them and chases them. + +"Run, Lily, run!" Tom says. "The dog is bad. He wants to bite us." + +They run to the other side of the tree. They are scared. They look for a safe place to hide. + +They see a hole in the tree. They go inside. It is dark and cozy. They see some acorns there. + +"Look, Tom, acorns!" Lily says. "Someone worked hard to find them and hide them here." + +"Yes, Lily, acorns!" Tom says. "But we cannot take them. They belong to someone else. Maybe another squirrel. Maybe he is hurt or lost. We should leave them for him." + +Lily and Tom are good squirrels. They do not take the acorns. They go out of the hole. They look for their own acorns. They work hard and find some. They hide them in another place. + +They are happy. They have acorns for winter. They also have each other. They hug and smile. They go back to the big tree. They play and have fun. They forget about the big dog. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. They had many toys of different colors and shapes. Lily liked to sort her toys by color. She put all the red toys in one pile, all the blue toys in another pile, and so on. Tom liked to sort his toys by shape. He put all the round toys in one pile, all the square toys in another pile, and so on. + +"Look, Lily, I sorted my toys by shape. Do you want to play with them?" Tom asked. + +"No, thank you, Tom. I sorted my toys by color. Do you want to play with them?" Lily replied. + +"No, thank you, Lily. I like my toys better. They are more fun," Tom said. + +Lily and Tom did not want to share their toys. They played by themselves, but they were not very happy. They felt guilty for not being nice to each other. + +Then, Lily had an idea. She whispered to Tom, "I have a secret. Do you want to hear it?" + +Tom was curious. He whispered back, "Yes, what is it?" + +Lily said, "Let's swap one toy from each pile. Then, we can have some new toys to play with. But don't tell anyone. It's our secret." + +Tom liked the idea. He said, "OK, let's do it. But be quiet. We don't want Mom or Dad to see us." + +Lily and Tom swapped one toy from each pile. They looked at their new toys and smiled. They felt happy and excited. They played with their new toys and with each other. They forgot about their guilt. They had a lot of fun. They kept their secret. +Anna loves to dance. She dances every day with her friends. They learn new moves and have fun. Anna wants to be a famous dancer when she grows up. + +One day, Anna's teacher tells her that she has a special surprise for her. She says that a famous dancer is coming to visit their class. Anna is very excited. She wonders who it is and what they will do. + +The next day, the famous dancer arrives. She is very pretty and graceful. She smiles and says hello to the class. She tells them her name is Maya and that she is here to teach them some new moves and give them a massage. + +A massage? Anna does not know what that is. She asks Maya what a massage is. Maya explains that a massage is when someone rubs your muscles gently to make them feel good and relaxed. She says that dancers need massages to keep their bodies healthy and happy. + +Anna thinks that sounds nice. She agrees to try a massage. Maya shows her how to lie down on a mat and covers her with a soft blanket. Then she starts to rub Anna's back, arms, legs and feet. Anna feels a warm and soothing sensation. She closes her eyes and sighs. She likes the massage. She feels very calm and cozy. + +Maya tells Anna that she is doing great and that she is a very talented dancer. She says that she hopes to see her again someday. Anna thanks Maya for the massage and the lesson. She says that she hopes to be a famous dancer like her someday. Maya hugs Anna and tells her to keep dancing and dreaming. Anna smiles and hugs her back. She is very happy. She thinks that today is the best day ever. +Lily and Ben are playing in the garden. They see a big box with a lock and a label. The label says "Do not open". Lily and Ben are curious. They want to know what is inside the box. + +"Let's unlock the box and see what is inside," says Lily. + +"But the label says no," says Ben. + +"Maybe it is a surprise for us," says Lily. "Maybe it is a toy or a book or a cake." + +Lily finds a key under a flower pot. She puts the key in the lock and turns it. The lock clicks and the box opens. Lily and Ben look inside. + +They see many colorful things. They see paper, crayons, scissors, glue, stickers, feathers, and more. They are happy. They like to make things with these things. They are creative. + +"Wow, look at all these things," says Lily. "We can make anything we want." + +"Maybe this is a gift for us," says Ben. "Maybe someone wants us to have fun and be creative." + +Lily and Ben take out the things and start to make things. They make hats, masks, cards, animals, and more. They have fun and laugh. They do not see the other label on the other side of the box. The other label says "Happy birthday, Lily and Ben. Love, Grandma and Grandpa." +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play outside. But today is very cold. They wear hats and coats and gloves. They want to go to the park. + +"Let's go to the park, Mia!" Tom says. + +"OK, Tom!" Mia says. "But we need shoes. Our feet are cold." + +They go to their rooms and look for shoes. Tom finds his shoes. They are blue and big. He puts them on. Mia finds her shoes. They are pink and small. She puts them on. + +They go to the door and open it. They see snow. Snow is white and soft and cold. They like snow. They want to play with snow. + +"Look, Mia! Snow!" Tom says. + +"Wow, Tom! Snow!" Mia says. "Let's make a snowman!" + +They run outside and spend a lot of time making a snowman. They use a carrot for the nose, buttons for the eyes, and a scarf for the neck. They are happy. They hug the snowman. + +"Hello, snowman!" Tom says. + +"Hello, snowman!" Mia says. + +The snowman does not say anything. He is cold. But he smiles. He likes Tom and Mia. They are his friends. +Lila and Max were twins who liked to play outside. But today, it was raining hard and they had to stay inside. They felt bored and grumpy. + +"Mom, can we go out?" Lila asked. + +"No, sweetie, it's too wet and cold. You might get sick. Why don't you relax and read a book or draw a picture?" Mom said. + +Lila and Max did not want to read or draw. They wanted to run and jump and splash in the puddles. They looked out the window and saw the rain falling and falling. + +"Rain, rain, go away, come again another day!" they sang. + +But the rain did not go away. It kept falling and falling. + +Lila and Max sighed and lay down on the couch. They closed their eyes and tried to relax. But they still felt bored and grumpy. + +Then, they heard a knock on the door. They opened their eyes and saw their friend Sam standing outside. He was holding a big umbrella and a bag. + +"Hi, Lila and Max! Do you want to play with me?" Sam asked. + +Lila and Max jumped up and ran to the door. They were happy to see Sam. He was their best friend and he was always thoughtful and fun. + +"What do you have in your bag, Sam?" Lila asked. + +Sam smiled and opened his bag. He took out some books, some crayons, some stickers, and some cookies. + +"I have some things to make this rainy day more fun. We can read, draw, decorate, and snack. Do you want to join me?" Sam said. + +Lila and Max nodded and smiled. They thanked Sam and invited him in. They followed him to the living room and sat on the floor. They picked a book and started to read. They picked some crayons and started to draw. They picked some stickers and started to decorate. They picked some cookies and started to snack. + +They laughed and talked and shared. They forgot about the rain and their boredom. They felt happy and relaxed. + +Mom watched them from the kitchen and smiled. She was glad that Sam came to visit. He was a thoughtful friend and he made this rainy day more fun. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play pretend. One day, they found a big glass jar in the kitchen. They decided to use it as a magic lamp. + +"Let's pretend we are in a fairy tale and this lamp has a genie inside," said Lily. + +"OK, but how do we make the genie come out?" asked Ben. + +Lily thought for a moment. She remembered a story her mom had read to them. "We have to rub the lamp and say 'I believe in magic'," she said. + +They took turns rubbing the lamp and saying the words. But nothing happened. They rubbed harder and louder. Still nothing. + +"I don't think this lamp is magic at all," said Ben, feeling impatient. "Maybe it's broken." + +Lily did not give up. She believed that there was a genie inside. She rubbed the lamp one more time and said, "I believe in magic, please come out, genie!" + +Suddenly, the lid of the lamp popped open and a cloud of smoke came out. Lily and Ben gasped. They saw a bright blue figure with a long beard and a turban. It was the genie! + +"Hello, little ones," the genie said with a smile. "You have awakened me from a long sleep. I am here to grant you three wishes. What do you want?" + +Lily and Ben could not believe their eyes. They looked at each other and smiled. They had found a real magic lamp! They started to think of all the things they could wish for. They were very happy and excited. They thanked the genie and began to make their wishes. +Once upon a time, there was a big garden with lots of flowers. One flower was very special, it was an orange flower that was about to bloom. A little girl named Lily loved to play in the garden and she loved the orange flower. She would visit it every day and talk to it. + +One day, Lily saw a boy walking towards the flower with a pin in his hand. She knew he wanted to pick the flower, so she ran to stop him. The boy didn't listen and picked the flower with the pin. Lily was very sad and cried a lot. + +The next day, Lily went back to the garden and saw that the orange flower was gone. She asked the gardener what happened to it and he told her that the flower had died because someone had picked it. Lily was very upset and wished she could have stopped the boy from picking the flower with the pin. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion. He lived in the jungle with his friends. One day, the lion went for a walk and saw a branch on the ground. He picked it up and played with it. The branch was long and brown. + +As the sun went down, the lion realized he was lost. The jungle became dark and scary. Suddenly, he heard a loud roar. It was a tiger! The lion tried to run away, but he couldn't. The tiger was too fast. + +The next day, the lion's friends found the branch on the ground. They knew something was wrong because the lion never left his toys behind. They searched for him and found him lying on the ground. He had been attacked by the tiger. The lion's friends were very sad and missed him very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play outside. He would run around in the grass and jump up and down. One day, he went to the playground with his mommy. He saw a big slide and wanted to play on it. + +Timmy climbed up the ladder to the top of the slide. He felt very happy and excited. But then, he looked down and saw that the ground was very distant. Suddenly, he felt scared and wanted to go back down. But it was too late. He slipped and fell down from the slide. + +Timmy was very hurt and had to go to the hospital. He learned that it's important to be careful when playing on the playground. From that day on, he never went on the big slide again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to her grandma's house because she always had cookies and milk for her. But one day, Lily's little brother spilled milk on the table and made a big mess. + +Grandma got upset and started to quarrel with Lily's brother. Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. She remembered her mom telling her to always be helpful, so she went to the kitchen to get a napkin to clean up the mess. + +As she was cleaning, Lily noticed a smelly odor coming from the trash can. She knew that her grandma had forgotten to take out the trash. So, she took the trash out and put a new bag in the can. + +When Grandma saw what Lily had done, she smiled and gave her a big hug. Lily felt happy that she could help and make things better. From that day on, Lily always remembered to be helpful and to keep things clean and tidy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her best friend, a teddy bear named Teddy, went for a walk in the park. They played on the swings and climbed on the jungle gym. Suddenly, the sky turned dark and it started to rain. + +Lily and Teddy ran to a nearby tree to take shelter from the rain. But the tree was rough and scratchy, and it hurt their skin. Lily said, "This tree is too rough. We need to find a better place to hide." + +Teddy replied, "I know a place. Let's call my friend, Mr. Rabbit. He has a cozy burrow where we can stay dry." + +Lily and Teddy called Mr. Rabbit on the phone and he invited them to his burrow. They went inside and had a warm cup of tea with Mr. Rabbit. They were safe and happy, even though it was dark and stormy outside. + +The moral of the story is that when you have a problem, you should call a friend for help. And sometimes, the best solution is not the most obvious one. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the wild woods. He would run around and measure how far he could go. One day, Timmy met a little girl named Lily. Lily had a big smile on her face and Timmy thought she was nice. + +"Hi, Lily! Do you want to play with me?" Timmy asked. + +"Yes, I would love to play with you!" Lily replied with a smile. + +Timmy and Lily played together for a while, but then they started to argue about who was better at measuring. They both wanted to be the best. The argument got bigger and bigger until they were both very angry. + +In the end, Timmy and Lily stopped being friends because of their argument. Timmy felt very sad and wished he had never argued with Lily. He realized that being friends was more important than being the best at measuring. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy tank in the sandbox. One day, Timmy's mom told him it was time to go inside for lunch. Timmy was sad because he wanted to keep playing. + +As they walked inside, Timmy's mom said, "Don't worry, Timmy. We can come back and play later. But we have to close the sandbox so the sand doesn't blow away." + +After lunch, Timmy was patient and waited for his mom to finish her work. Finally, they went back outside to play. But when they got to the sandbox, they saw that it was already closed. Timmy was sad again. + +But then, his mom opened the sandbox and revealed a surprise. She had filled it with even more sand and some new toys for Timmy to play with. Timmy was so happy and thanked his mom for being so kind and patient with him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books and had a big bookcase in her room. One day, Lily's little brother, Max, came into her room and accidentally knocked over the bookcase. All of the books fell on the floor and made a loud noise. + +Lily was very upset and started to frown. She told Max that he shouldn't have been playing so close to the bookcase. Max felt bad and didn't know what to do. Lily's mom came in and saw what happened. She helped them clean up the mess and put the books back on the bookcase. + +After everything was back in its place, Lily's mom made some hot chocolate for them to share. They all sat down together and talked about how they could be more careful in the future. Lily forgave Max and they hugged each other. From that day on, they made sure to play safely around the bookcase. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer who had a mule. The mule was very strong and dependable. The farmer used the mule to plow the fields and carry heavy things. + +One day, the farmer had to go to the market but he had no one to take care of the mule. He asked his son if he can manage to take care of the mule. The son said yes, he can manage. + +The son fed the mule and gave him water. He brushed the mule's fur and talked to him. The mule was happy and so was the farmer when he came back from the market. The farmer was proud of his son for being so dependable and taking care of the mule. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on adventures in her backyard. One day, she found a box full of shiny jewelry. She put on a necklace and some bracelets and pretended to be a princess. + +Suddenly, she heard a noise and saw a harmless butterfly fly by. She followed the butterfly and went on a magical journey through the flowers and trees. When she returned home, she took off the jewelry and put it back in the box. + +From then on, Lily went on many adventures and found all sorts of treasures. But she always remembered the harmless butterfly and how it led her on a wonderful journey. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Today was his first day of school and he was so eager to go. He put on his new shoes and backpack and waved goodbye to his mommy. + +When Timmy got to school, he felt a little scared. But his teacher, Mrs. Smith, gave him a big smile and encouraged him to have fun. Timmy made some new friends and played games with them. + +At the end of the day, Timmy felt very happy. He couldn't wait to go back to school tomorrow. He told his mommy all about his day and she was so proud of him. Timmy went to bed with a big smile on his face, feeling encouraged and excited for tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and cuddle with her stuffed animals. One day, Lily's mom went to the store to buy some stuff for dinner. Lily asked her mom to buy her favorite snack, but her mom said it wasn't available at the store. + +Lily felt sad and started to sneeze. She sneezed so much that her nose turned red and she couldn't stop. She tried to play with her toys, but she couldn't focus because of her sneezes. Lily's mom came back from the store and saw her daughter sneezing. She knew something was wrong and asked Lily what happened. + +Lily told her mom that her favorite snack wasn't available at the store. Her mom hugged her and said they could make something else for snack time. Lily stopped sneezing and felt happy again. From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes things aren't available, but there are always other options to make us happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her dollhouse and her toy animals. One day, she went outside to play with her friends. They played hide-and-seek and had a great time. + +After a while, it was time for Lily to go back inside. She was so tired that she forgot to bring her favorite doll with her. She only realized this when she wanted to play with her again later that day. + +Lily searched everywhere, but she couldn't find her doll. She was very sad and didn't know what to do. Her mom saw her crying and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her that she had forgotten her doll outside and couldn't find her. + +Her mom went outside and looked around. After a while, she found the doll lying under a bush. Lily was so happy and hugged her mom. She said, "Thank you, Mommy! You are great at finding things!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play at the beach and look for crabs. One day, she found a small crab walking on the sand. She wanted to play with it, so she poked it gently with her finger. The crab didn't like it and pinched her finger with its claws. + +Lily learned that she shouldn't poke the crab because it might hurt her. Instead, she decided to be obedient and watch the crab from a distance. She saw how it walked sideways and dug holes in the sand. It was very interesting to watch the crab go about its day. + +From that day on, Lily became friends with the crab. She would visit it every time she went to the beach and watch it from a safe distance. The crab became used to her presence and didn't pinch her anymore. Lily was happy to have a new friend and learned that being obedient and respectful to animals was important. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his baseball. His baseball was blue and he loved it very much. One day, Timmy went outside to play with his baseball. He threw it up in the air and it went far away. Timmy went to discover where the baseball went. He walked and walked until he found it in a bush. Timmy was happy to find his blue baseball and played with it all day long. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly crab named Crusty who lived in the ocean. One day, Crusty saw a shiny oyster and wanted to eat it. But the oyster was closed tight and Crusty couldn't open it. He asked his friend, a fish named Finny, "Can you help me snap this oyster open?" + +Finny said, "Sure, let me try." Finny tried to snap the oyster open with his teeth, but it was too hard. Just then, a big wave came and pushed the oyster onto a rock. The oyster snapped open by itself! Crusty was so happy and thanked Finny for trying to help. They both ate the oyster together and it was delicious. From that day on, Crusty and Finny were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a man who had a cane. He used it to walk around. One day, a little girl saw the man and asked if she could borrow his cane. The man said yes and lent it to her. + +The little girl felt happy and started to play with the cane. She twirled it around and around until she got dizzy. Suddenly, she lost her balance and fell down. She accidentally hit the cane on the ground and it broke into pieces. + +The man was sad when he saw what happened to his cane. He told the little girl that she needed to be more careful when she borrowed things. The little girl felt bad and said sorry. But the man still had to find a new cane to use. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. Lily lived in a good house with her mommy and daddy. One day, her mommy said, "Lily, let's prepare dinner together." + +Lily was so happy to help her mommy. They went to the kitchen and started to prepare the food. Lily helped by washing the veggies and her mommy cooked the meat. While they were cooking, they talked about their day. + +When the food was ready, they set the table and sat down to eat. Lily's daddy came home and said, "Mmm, something smells good!" They all enjoyed their dinner together and talked about their plans for the weekend. Lily felt proud that she helped prepare the meal. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his favorite toy car. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy wanted to play with Timmy's toy car, but Timmy didn't want to share. + +"I want to play with my car!" said Timmy. + +"But I want to play too," said Billy. + +Timmy got angry and decided to destroy his toy car so that Billy couldn't play with it. He hit it with a thick stick and it broke into pieces. Suddenly, a spark flew out of the broken car and started a fire. The fire grew bigger and bigger until it destroyed Timmy's entire house. + +Timmy and Billy were very scared as they watched the fire destroy everything they knew. They knew they had made a big mistake by not sharing and playing nicely. From that day on, Timmy and Billy learned to always share and be kind to each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy was walking in the forest when he saw a skull. The skull looked tough and scary, but Teddy knew it was just a bone. + +Teddy decided to settle down by the skull and take a nap. As he was sleeping, he dreamed of all the adventures he had in the forest. When he woke up, he felt refreshed and ready to explore some more. + +Teddy said goodbye to the skull and continued his journey through the forest. He knew that he would encounter many tough obstacles along the way, but he was brave and determined to face them all. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big sack that he took everywhere with him. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. But when he got there, his friends were not there. Timmy felt sad and gloomy because he wanted to play with his friends. + +Timmy saw a man sitting on a bench and went to talk to him. The man asked Timmy why he looked so sad. Timmy told the man that he wanted to play with his friends but they were not there. The man said they might be at the store getting some snacks. Timmy thought it was a good idea and went to the store to find his friends. + +When Timmy got to the store, he saw his friends and they were buying some snacks. They were happy to see Timmy and they all went back to the park to play. They discussed what games they wanted to play and had a great time together. Timmy was no longer sad and gloomy because he was with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys in her room. One day, her mom came in and said, "Lily, let's measure your height!" + +Lily jumped up and down with excitement. "Yay! I want to see how tall I am!" + +Her mom got out a tape measure and stood Lily against the wall. She measured from the bottom of Lily's feet to the top of her head. "You are four feet tall, Lily! You are growing up so fast!" + +Lily smiled and said, "I am mighty tall now! Can we measure my toy bear too?" + +Her mom laughed and said, "Sure, let's measure your bear's side too!" They measured the bear's side and Lily was happy to see that her bear was almost as tall as she was. She hugged her bear and said, "We are both mighty big now!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom gave her a potato to play with. Lily loved potatoes because they were round and bumpy. She rolled the potato around and around until it disappeared under the couch. + +Lily's mom asked, "Where did the potato go?" + +Lily replied, "It disappeared!" + +Lily's mom got down on her hands and knees to find the potato. She was very thoughtful and knew how much Lily loved playing with it. Finally, she found the potato and gave it back to Lily. Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, Mommy!" + +From that day on, Lily made sure to keep her potato in a safe place so it wouldn't disappear again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, Timmy's mom told him that he needed to study for a quiz at school. Timmy didn't know what a quiz was, but he knew that studying meant he had to read his books and learn new things. + +Timmy's mom told him that the quiz was going to be very important and that he needed to do well. Timmy didn't understand why the quiz was so important, but he knew that his mom always told him to do things that were useful. + +So, Timmy studied and studied, reading his books and learning new things. When the day of the quiz finally came, Timmy felt nervous but also excited. He knew that he had studied hard and that he was ready to do his best. + +When Timmy got his quiz back, he saw that he had gotten a perfect score! He was so happy and proud of himself for all the hard work he had put in. Timmy's mom was also very proud of him and told him that all his studying had paid off. From that day on, Timmy knew that studying was important and that it could be very useful in helping him learn new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Lily's mom reminded her to wear a hat to keep her head safe from the sun. + +Lily didn't want to wear a hat because it made her head feel hot and itchy. She told her mom she didn't need it because she was tough. + +Lily played outside all day in the sun, but by the end of the day, her head was very red and sore. Her mom told her that she should have listened and worn her hat. + +From that day on, Lily always wore a hat when she played outside. She learned that sometimes it's important to listen to others, even if you're feeling stubborn. And the shade from her hat made playing outside even more fun! +Once upon a time, there was a big whale who lived in the ocean. The whale was very happy and loved to swim around all day. One day, the whale got hurt when it bumped into a rock. It hurt a lot and the whale didn't know what to do. + +Luckily, the whale saw a boat nearby and decided to go and ask for help. The people on the boat were very kind and took the whale to a store where they had medicine for animals. The medicine helped the whale feel better and soon it was swimming around again, happy as can be. From that day on, the whale was more careful when swimming near rocks. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went for a walk in the park with her mom. Lily loved to run and jump, but her mom told her to be careful because the ground was wet from the rain. Suddenly, Lily saw a big puddle in front of her and she wanted to jump in it. + +Her mom said, "Lily, be careful! The water is very heavy and you might get wet." + +Lily replied, "Mommy, I want to jump in the puddle! Can I step in it just one time?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Okay, but just one step." + +Lily took one big step and felt the spring in the water. She giggled and said, "That was fun! Can we do it again?" + +Her mom laughed and said, "Maybe next time, Lily." And they continued their walk in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and collect leaves. One day, she found a big, green leaf that was very fragile. She picked it up carefully and showed it to her mom. + +"Look, Mommy! I found a fragile leaf!" Lily exclaimed. + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's very pretty, Lily. Be sure to take good care of it." + +Later that day, Lily's dad came home and asked, "Lily, would you like to perform a magic trick for me?" + +Lily nodded eagerly and ran to get her fragile leaf. She held it up and said, "Watch closely, Daddy!" Then, she blew on the leaf and it flew up into the air, spinning and twirling. + +Her dad was amazed and clapped his hands. "That was a great trick, Lily! You performed it perfectly." + +From that day on, Lily kept the fragile leaf safe and performed her magic trick for anyone who wanted to see it. And every time she did, she felt proud and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play on the beach with her yellow bucket and shovel. One day, she went to the ocean to collect shells. She found a big, shiny one and shouted, "Look, Mommy! Look what I found!" + +Mommy came over and said, "Wow, that's a beautiful shell, Lily. It's as big as your hand!" + +Lily was so happy and shouted, "I'm going to keep it forever!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "That's a great idea. Let's put it in your bucket so we can take it home." + +Lily and Mommy spent the rest of the day playing on the beach and collecting more shells. They had so much fun together by the ocean. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to climb trees. He climbed trees every day. One day, Timmy saw a lovely gun on the ground. He picked it up and played with it. Timmy didn't know that guns are dangerous. + +Timmy's mom told him to never touch guns. But Timmy forgot. He climbed his favorite tree with the gun in his hand. Suddenly, the gun went off and Timmy fell out of the tree. Timmy's mom found him and took him to the hospital. Timmy learned a valuable lesson that day. Guns are not toys and can hurt people. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books with her mommy every night before bed. One night, Lily's mommy handed her a book with a soft cover. "This book has a very special loop on it," said mommy. + +Lily looked at the book and saw a little loop on the top corner. "What does the loop do?" asked Lily. "It helps you keep your place in the book," said mommy. "When you finish reading, you can put the loop around the page you stopped on, so you can easily find it again later." + +Lily read the book with the soft cover and the special loop. She loved the story and when she was finished, she put the loop around the last page she read. "I can't wait to read this book again tomorrow!" said Lily, as she snuggled into her soft bed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to the movies with her mom and dad. They sat in the back row of seats. Lily loved sitting in the back row because she could see everything! + +During the movie, Lily spilled her popcorn all over the floor. Her mom said, "Oh no, Lily! That's a terrible mess!" Lily felt sad, but her dad said, "Don't worry, we'll clean it up after the movie." + +After the movie, Lily and her family went to the front row to ask the movie theater worker for a broom. The worker said, "Sure, I'll get you one." Lily said, "Thank you!" and her mom said, "That was very kind of you." They cleaned up the popcorn and went home happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny was very scared of the dark and he always felt fearful when he had to go to bed at night. One night, Benny's mommy came into his room to tuck him in and she noticed that he was very scared. She asked him what was wrong and Benny told her that he was afraid of the dark. + +Mommy bunny comforted Benny and told him that she would always be there to protect him. She also told him a story about a bunny who got trapped in a hole but was able to escape by using his strong legs. Benny listened to the story and felt much better. He hugged his mommy and went to sleep feeling safe and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a little boy who was sad. + +Lily went over to the boy and asked him what was wrong. He said he lost his gold toy car and couldn't find it. Lily wanted to help the boy, so she looked around the park with him. They searched high and low, but they couldn't find the gold car. + +Lily didn't want the boy to be sad anymore, so she gently hugged him and said she would support him in finding the car. They searched some more and finally found the gold car under a tree. The little boy was so happy and gave Lily a big hug. From that day on, they became good friends and played together at the park every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to a big building with her mommy. They went inside an elevator and it went up and down. Lily liked the elevator because it was fun. + +Suddenly, the elevator stopped moving and the lights went out. Lily got scared and started crying. Her mommy hugged her and said, "Don't worry, I promise everything will be okay." + +After a few minutes, the lights came back on and the elevator started moving again. Lily was happy and hugged her mommy. "That was a bad elevator," she said. "But you kept your promise, mommy." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and sing. One day, she went to a party and heard some music. She started to move her body to the rhythm of the music. + +Suddenly, she heard someone laughing. She turned around and saw a boy pointing at her. She felt embarrassed and stopped dancing. + +The boy came closer and said, "Don't be embarrassed. You are a good dancer. I like the rhythm of your moves." Lily smiled and started dancing again. She was happy to hear the boy's kind words. + +From that day on, Lily danced and sang whenever she wanted to. She didn't care if someone laughed at her because she knew that she was good at it. And whenever she heard music, she danced to the rhythm with joy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play on the swing in her backyard. She would swing back and forth, feeling the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. But sometimes, she felt lonely because she didn't have anyone to play with. + +One day, Lily saw a little bird perched on a branch nearby. She tried to talk to the bird, but it flew away. Lily felt sad and lonely again. Later that day, she found a shiny coin on the ground. She picked it up and decided to make a wish. + +"I wish I could have a friend to swing with," she said. + +The next day, Lily went outside to swing and saw a little boy walking by. She smiled and said hello. The boy smiled back and asked if he could swing with her. Lily was so happy! She led the boy to the swing and they swung together, laughing and having fun. Lily realized that sometimes, wishes really do come true. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved his enormous teddy bear and his bathrobe that was soft and cozy. One day, Timmy's little sister took his teddy bear without asking and hid it. Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Then, Timmy's mom told him that they were going to have a surprise bath time. Timmy got excited and ran to get his bathrobe. But when he got to his room, he saw that his bathrobe was missing too! Timmy started to cry because he didn't have his teddy bear or his bathrobe. + +But then, Timmy's mom found his teddy bear and his bathrobe hidden in his sister's room. Timmy was happy again and put on his bathrobe. He hugged his teddy bear and felt warm and cozy. The conflict was resolved and Timmy learned to share his things with his sister. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved holidays because they were fun and easy. One day, she went to the park with her family to gather some pretty flowers. She saw lots of colors like red, yellow, and blue. She picked them carefully and put them in a basket. When she got home, she showed her mom the flowers and they made a pretty bouquet together. Lily loved how easy it was to make something so beautiful! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a brother named Max. Max was always enthusiastic about playing with Lily, but Lily was always too busy playing with her dolls. + +One day, Lily's mom asked her if she wanted to go to the park with Max. Lily said no because she wanted to play with her dolls. Max was sad because he really wanted to play with his sister. + +Later that day, Lily saw Max playing alone in the backyard. She felt regret for not going to the park with him. Lily went outside and asked Max if he wanted to play with her dolls. Max was so happy and they played together for the rest of the day. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to always make time to play with her brother. +Once upon a time, there was a tall giraffe named Jerry. Jerry was very happy because he had strong muscles that helped him run fast and reach high leaves to eat. + +One day, Jerry's friend the monkey lost his banana. The monkey searched high and low but couldn't find it. Jerry offered to help and started to search too. + +They looked in the trees, on the ground, and even in the river. After a while, they found the banana hiding behind a tall rock. The monkey was very happy and thanked Jerry for his help. + +Jerry felt proud of his strong muscles that helped him search for the lost banana. From that day on, Jerry and the monkey were the best of friends and searched for lost things together. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion who lived in a tall tree. He loved to roar loudly every day. One day, he smelled something yummy and followed his nose to find a steak on the ground. + +As he was about to eat the steak, a little bird flew by and said, "That's my dinner! Please don't eat it!" The lion replied, "I'm sorry, but I'm very hungry. I need to eat something." + +The little bird said, "I understand, but please don't eat my dinner. I'm very small and I need it to survive." The lion thought about it for a moment and then said, "Okay, I won't eat your steak. I'll find something else to eat." + +But as the lion was walking away, he accidentally knocked over a beehive. The bees got angry and stung the lion. He was so hurt that he couldn't move. The little bird came back and said, "I'm sorry you got hurt. Can I help you?" But it was too late. The lion had died from the bee stings. The little bird was very sad and flew away. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He had a big pocket on his shirt. One day, Timmy found a rock on the ground. It was so ugly! Timmy didn't like it, but he didn't want to throw it away. Instead, he put the ugly rock in his pocket. Timmy walked around with the rock in his pocket all day. When he got home, he took the rock out of his pocket and put it on his dresser. Timmy was happy to have a new friend, even if it was an ugly rock. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, Lily's mom made her some hot soup for lunch. Lily blew on it to cool it down before she ate it. + +Later, Lily went to the park with her friends. They played on the swings and the slide. It was very noisy because there were lots of other kids playing too. When Lily's mom called her to come home, Lily replied, "Okay, Mommy!" and ran over to say goodbye to her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to listen to the radio station in his room. One day, he heard a funny song on the radio and he wanted to record it. + +Timmy asked his mom, "Mommy, can I record this funny song on the radio?" + +His mom replied, "No, Timmy. We don't have a recorder." + +Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. He really wanted to listen to the funny song again. + +But then, his dad came home and said, "I have a surprise for you, Timmy! I bought a recorder for you to use." + +Timmy was so happy and he quickly recorded the funny song from the radio station. He listened to it over and over again and it made him very happy. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the beach with her family. They brought a cooler filled with yummy snacks like apples and crackers. Lily loved the beach because she could build sandcastles and play in the water. + +One day, Lily saw a crab walking towards her cooler. She didn't want the crab to eat her snacks, so she yelled, "Stop!" The crab didn't listen and kept walking towards the cooler. Lily's dad saw what was happening and gently picked up the crab and moved it away. He told Lily that the crab was harmless and just wanted to explore. + +Lily was happy that her snacks were safe and she could continue playing at the beach. She even saw some dolphins jumping in the water and it made her smile. She had a great day at the beach with her family. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a very fragile toy that she loved very much. One day, Lily's friend, Timmy, came over to play. Lily was so happy to see him and wanted to show him her special toy. + +"Look, Timmy! This is my favorite toy," said Lily, holding up the fragile toy. + +"It's so pretty, Lily," said Timmy. "Can I hold it?" + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "Okay, but you have to be careful. It's fragile." + +Timmy took the toy and looked at it closely. "Wow, this is really special," he said. "Thank you for sharing it with me, Lily." + +Lily smiled and said, "You're welcome, Timmy. Sharing is fun!" + +From that day on, Lily and Timmy shared their toys and played together all the time. They even made a sign that said "Friends share everything!" and hung it up in Lily's room. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the puddles after it rained. She would jump up and down and make a big splash. One day, she saw a big cake on the kitchen counter. It looked so yummy that she couldn't resist it. She took a big bite and it tasted so good. + +But then, her mom came into the kitchen and saw what she had done. Her mom was troubled and upset. Lily knew she had done something wrong. She tried to say sorry, but it was too late. Her mom told her she couldn't have any more cake and sent her to her room. + +Lily felt sad and alone in her room. She wished she could take back what she had done. But she knew she couldn't. She learned that sometimes doing something that seems fun can lead to trouble and sadness. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to decorate her room with pretty things. One day, she found a shiny copper penny on the ground. She picked it up and thought it was very pretty. She decided to decorate her room with it. + +Lily took the copper penny and put it on her shelf. She looked at it every day and loved how it sparkled in the sunlight. She also liked to touch it because it felt cool and smooth. + +Lily was a slow decorator, but she always made sure everything looked just right. She added more things to her room, like a colorful rug and some bright pillows. When she was finished, her room looked like a rainbow. She was so happy with how it turned out. + +From that day on, Lily loved to decorate with shiny things like copper. She would always take her time and make sure everything was perfect. And every time she saw her copper penny, she smiled and felt proud of her slow and steady decorating skills. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, while they were playing, Lily saw a symbol on the ground. She didn't know what it meant, but it looked pretty. + +Suddenly, a boy came up to them and started being rude. He said mean things to Lily and her friends. Lily didn't like it and she started to scream. Her friends didn't know what to do, but Lily stood up to the boy and told him to stop being rude. + +The boy was surprised and didn't know what to say. He apologized and they all became friends. From that day on, Lily and her friends played together in the park and whenever someone was being rude, they stood up for each other. And whenever they saw the symbol on the ground, they remembered the day they became friends. +Once upon a time, there was a goose named Gigi. Gigi was very fat because she loved to eat all day long. One day, Gigi met a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to cook and he asked Gigi, "Would you like me to cook you something yummy to eat?" + +Gigi said, "Yes, please!" and Timmy went to his kitchen to cook. He made a delicious meal for Gigi and she ate it all up. After eating, Gigi felt sleepy and decided to take a nap. + +While Gigi was sleeping, Timmy saw a big fox coming towards Gigi. He knew that foxes like to eat geese, so he quickly woke up Gigi and they both ran away. + +From that day on, Gigi and Timmy became good friends and Timmy promised to always protect Gigi from any danger. And Gigi promised to never eat too much and become too fat again. +Once upon a time, a boy named Timmy went to a big building. He saw a tall elevator and went inside. The elevator went up and down and Timmy felt great. + +When Timmy got out of the elevator, he saw a big room with lots of toys. He played with the toys for a while, but then it was time to go. + +As he was leaving, Timmy saw a man part his hair. The man smiled at Timmy and Timmy smiled back. It was a great day at the big building. +Once upon a time, there was a big, heavy rock. It was too heavy for anyone to move. One day, a little bird flew by and saw the rock. The bird wanted to play with the rock, but it was too heavy to lift. + +The bird felt sad and left the rock alone. But then, a little mouse came along. The mouse saw the rock and wanted to play with it too. The bird warned the mouse that the rock was too heavy to move, but the mouse didn't listen and tried to move it anyway. + +The mouse couldn't move the rock, and the bird told the mouse that it should have listened and ignored the rock. From that day on, the little bird and the little mouse played together and ignored the big, heavy rock. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy tools. He had a hammer, a screwdriver, and a wrench. Timmy loved to pretend he was fixing things just like his dad. + +One day, Timmy found a big tool in his dad's toolbox. It was a shiny silver lock. Timmy didn't know what it was for, but he loved how it looked. He played with it for hours, pretending it was a key to a magical castle. + +But then, Timmy accidentally locked the lock on his finger. He tried and tried to get it off, but he couldn't. His mom and dad had to take him to the hospital to get it removed. Timmy learned that sometimes playing with tools can be bad if you don't know how to use them properly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to eat cauliflower. One day, her mom cooked some cauliflower for dinner, but Lily didn't want to eat it. She made a sad face and said, "I don't like cauliflower. It makes me miserable." + +Her mom replied, "But cauliflower is good for you. It has lots of vitamins and can help you grow big and strong. You should try it." + +Lily took a small bite and said, "Hmm, it's not so bad after all. I managed to eat it all up!" From that day on, Lily ate cauliflower every time her mom cooked it and she grew up to be a healthy and happy girl. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dream about silly things like flying unicorns and talking animals. One day, she was playing outside when she saw a butterfly. "Hello butterfly! Can I touch you?" she asked. "Yes, you can touch me," the butterfly replied. + +Lily gently touched the butterfly's wings and it flew away. She continued to play outside until it was time for bed. That night, she had a dream about the butterfly she had touched. In her dream, the butterfly talked to her and they went on a magical adventure together. + +The next morning, Lily woke up feeling happy and excited about her dream. She ran to her mom and said, "Mommy, I had a silly dream about a butterfly I touched!" Her mom smiled and said, "That sounds like a wonderful dream. I'm glad you had fun." From that day on, Lily always looked forward to dreaming about silly things and touching new creatures she met outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Max. Max was feeling weak because he didn't have any cheese to eat. He asked his friend, a bird named Bella, if she had any food to share. Bella said, "I have some seeds but I can't open the file to get them out." + +Max said, "I can help you with that!" He used his sharp teeth to open the file and Bella got her seeds. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise and saw a big cat coming towards them. Max quickly said, "We need to escape!" They ran as fast as they could and hid in a small hole. Max said, "That was close!" Bella thanked Max for his help and they both enjoyed their food together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who lived in a small house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily's mommy noticed that the pipe in the kitchen was leaking and they needed to fix it. + +Lily's daddy tried to fix the pipe, but he needed some help. So, he asked Lily if she could be a helpful assistant and bring him some tools. Lily was happy to help and brought him a wrench and a screwdriver. + +While her daddy fixed the pipe, Lily asked him, "Why do we need the pipe?" Her daddy explained that the pipe brings water to the house so they can drink, wash their hands, and take baths. Lily thought that was very important and was happy to have helped fix it. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, but he didn't like when mosquitoes buzzed around him and bit him. One day, Timmy's friend Sally came to play with him. Sally saw that Timmy was getting bitten by mosquitoes and wanted to help him. + +Sally told Timmy that if he wore bug spray, the mosquitoes wouldn't bother him anymore. Timmy was happy that Sally wanted to help him and he put on the bug spray. They played outside for a long time and no mosquitoes bothered them. + +After they finished playing, Timmy thanked Sally for her help. Sally was happy to help her friend and they promised to play together again soon. From then on, whenever Timmy played outside, he made sure to wear bug spray to keep the mosquitoes away. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little puppy named Max. Max loved to play with his toys and run around in the yard. One day, Max's owner asked him to look for a switch in the kitchen. Max didn't know what a switch was, so his owner showed him. A switch is a little button that turns the lights on and off. Max thought it was very interesting! + +Max's owner asked him to press the switch to turn on the lights. Max pressed the switch with his cute little paw and the lights turned on! Max was so happy that he wagged his tail. From that day on, Max loved to play with switches and turn the lights on and off. He even found a new toy - a switch that he could press over and over again. Max was a very happy puppy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big building. It was very tall and had lots of windows. One day, a monster came and wanted to destroy the building. The monster was very mean and had big teeth. He hit the building with his big hands, but it was very strong and didn't break. + +Then, the monster got an idea. He went to get some tools to destroy the building. He got a hammer and a saw. He hit the building with the hammer and cut it with the saw. But the building was very thick and didn't break. + +Finally, the monster gave up and went away. The building was still there, standing tall and strong. The people who lived inside were very happy that their home was safe. They knew that their building was very strong and could not be destroyed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint and would often spend hours making colorful pictures. One day, her mom took her to a shop to buy some new paints. The shop was filled with delicate items, like glass figurines and fragile vases. + +Lily was very excited to see all the pretty things, but her mom warned her to be careful and not touch anything. Lily promised to be good and followed her mom around the shop. Suddenly, she saw a beautiful vase and reached out to touch it. But as she did, she accidentally knocked it over and it shattered into a million pieces. + +Lily was very sad and scared that she had done something wrong. Her mom hugged her and explained that accidents happen, but it's important to be careful and respectful of other people's things. From that day on, Lily always remembered to be careful and never touched things that didn't belong to her. She continued to paint beautiful pictures, but now she knew to be delicate with other people's belongings. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to help water the flowers. Lily ran to get the watering can and filled it up with water from the hose. She watered all the flowers and then ran around the backyard, feeling happy. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a butterfly. She tried to catch it, but it flew away. Lily felt sad and her mommy saw her. Her mommy gave her a big hug and said, "Don't worry, Lily. Sometimes things don't go the way we want them to, but that's okay. You can always try again." Lily felt better and gave her mommy a big bow. + +Later that day, Lily's daddy came home. He had a harsh voice and Lily felt scared. But then he picked her up and gave her a big hug. Lily realized that even though her daddy's voice sounded harsh, he was still a kind and loving daddy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to go for walks with his mommy. One day, Timmy and his mommy went for a walk in the park. It was warm outside, and the sun was shining. Timmy felt happy. + +As they walked, Timmy saw a pretty flower. He wanted to take it home with him. "Mommy, can we take this flower?" he asked. His mommy said yes, and Timmy felt excited. He carefully picked the flower and held it in his hand. + +After their walk, Timmy and his mommy went back home. Timmy put the flower in a vase and showed it to his daddy. "Look what we took from the park!" he said. His daddy smiled and said it was beautiful. Timmy felt proud of himself. +Once upon a time, there was a turkey named Tom. Tom was very dry because he didn't have any water to drink. One day, something very exciting happened. Tom found a big puddle of water! He drank and drank until he wasn't dry anymore. + +Tom was so happy that he started to dance around. He didn't know what to do with all his energy. Suddenly, he heard a noise. It was a farmer coming to take him away. Tom was scared, but then he remembered that he wasn't dry anymore. He flapped his wings and ran away as fast as he could. + +From that day on, Tom made sure to always find water to drink. He knew that if he stayed dry, he might not be able to run away again. And he lived happily ever after, running and dancing and drinking water whenever he could. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch the stars at night. One day, she found a gem in her backyard. It was shiny and pretty. She loved it so much that she kept it with her all the time. + +One night, Lily went outside to watch the stars with her gem in her hand. But she was walking too slow and didn't notice the big hole in the ground. She fell down and hurt herself badly. Her gem fell out of her hand and broke into many pieces. Lily was sad and cried a lot. + +From that day on, Lily learned to be more careful and not to walk too slow. But she missed her gem very much and wished she could have been more careful so she could still have it with her. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden with her mom. They would water the flowers and pick some herbs for dinner. Lily's favorite herb was basil because it smelled so good. + +One day, Lily's mom surprised her with a fancy dress for their tea party. Lily loved the dress and twirled around in it. They enjoyed their tea with some biscuits and talked about their favorite things. + +At the end of the day, Lily hugged her mom and said, "I love you, Mommy." They both smiled and felt happy. Lily went to bed dreaming about their next tea party in the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a squirrel running up a tree. + +"Hi squirrel! What are you doing?" asked Lily. + +"I'm getting some nuts for the winter," replied the squirrel. + +Lily thought the squirrel was very ancient because she had never seen a squirrel before. + +"Wow, you're an ancient squirrel!" exclaimed Lily. + +The squirrel giggled and said, "No, I'm not ancient, just a little older than you." + +Lily smiled and said, "Okay, have fun getting your nuts!" and ran off to play with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her daddy, who was very strong. He would lift her up high and spin her around. One day, Lily and her daddy went on a walk in the woods. They saw many trees and flowers along the way. + +As they walked, Lily noticed a big rock. She asked her daddy if they could see what was under it. Her daddy lifted the rock with his strong arms and revealed a family of ants. Lily was very happy to see the ants and she and her daddy watched them for a while before continuing their walk. + +After their walk, Lily and her daddy went home and had some yummy snacks. Lily told her mommy all about the ants they saw and how her daddy was so strong that he lifted the big rock. She was very happy to have such a strong and fun daddy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to take showers, especially when the water was warm. One day, while Lily was taking a shower, her favorite toy, a rubber duck, disappeared! She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. + +Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. She asked her mom for help, but even her mom couldn't find the rubber duck. Lily felt like she lost her best friend. She cried and cried until her mom had an idea. + +Her mom suggested they take a bath together and look for the rubber duck. So, they filled the bathtub with warm water and bubbles and got in. As they were playing, Lily saw something yellow peeking out from behind the shampoo bottle. It was the rubber duck! It didn't disappear after all, it was just hiding. Lily was so happy to have found her toy again and hugged it tightly. From that day on, she made sure to always keep her rubber duck safe in the shower. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pony named Sparky. Sparky was very tidy and always kept his mane and tail clean. + +One day, Lily and Sparky went for a walk in the forest. They saw a squirrel who was gathering nuts. Lily said, "Hello Mr. Squirrel, where are you going?" The squirrel replied, "I am going to my home in the tree, but it is messy and I cannot find my nuts." + +Lily said, "I can help you find your nuts, and we can tidy up your home too." So, they went to the squirrel's tree and found all the nuts. They also cleaned up the mess and made the tree very tidy. The squirrel was very happy and said, "Thank you so much, Lily and Sparky. You are very kind." + +Lily and Sparky went home feeling happy that they could help someone. They also learned that it is always good to help others and make things tidy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat snacks like cookies and crackers. One day, she asked her mom for a snack, but her mom said no because it was almost dinner time. Lily was sad. + +Her mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can test a new snack after dinner. But be careful, it might be harsh." + +Lily was excited to try a new snack. After dinner, her mom gave her a piece of fruit to try. Lily took a bite and said, "Yum! This snack is not harsh, it's delicious!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, Lily. Maybe we can try more new snacks tomorrow." +Once upon a time, there was a big bird named Big Bird. Big Bird loved to fly high in the sky and see the world from up above. One day, Big Bird was flying over a forest when he saw something strange. The trees began to tremble and shake, making Big Bird feel scared. + +Big Bird decided to fly closer to the ground to see what was happening. As he got closer, he saw a little mouse running as fast as he could. The mouse was being chased by a big, scary cat. Big Bird knew he had to do something to help the mouse. + +Big Bird flew down and swooped up the mouse in his big, strong talons. The cat tried to catch them, but Big Bird was too fast. He flew the mouse to safety and the mouse thanked him for saving his life. From that day on, Big Bird knew that even though he was big and strong, he could use his powers to help others in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she saw a beautiful purple flower by the river. She picked it up and smelled it, it smelled so sweet. + +As she walked along the river, she saw a big rock. She climbed on top of it and looked down at the river. It was so big and flowed so fast. She wondered where it went and what was at the end of it. + +Suddenly, she saw a man walking towards her. He looked very wise and kind. Lily asked him where the river went and what was at the end of it. The man smiled and explained that the river went all the way to the ocean, where it met the big blue sea. Lily was amazed and thanked the man for explaining it to her. She knew she would always remember this day by the river and the wise man who taught her about it. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Sammy. Sammy loved to collect acorns and store them in his treehouse. One day, while he was out collecting acorns, he saw a big, attractive acorn that he wanted to save for later. + +Sammy took the acorn back to his treehouse and decided to bake it in the oven. He had never baked an acorn before, but he wanted to try something new. As he waited for the acorn to bake, he heard a strange noise outside. + +Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. It was Sammy's friend, Timmy the rabbit. Timmy had smelled the delicious acorn baking and came to see what was going on. Sammy shared his baked acorn with Timmy and they had a wonderful snack together. From that day on, Sammy and Timmy would often bake acorns together and share them with their friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play the guitar, but his guitar was small. He wished he had a huge guitar to play with. + +One day, Tim went to the music store with his mom. He saw a huge guitar and said, "Mom, I want that guitar. It's huge!" + +His mom said, "We can't afford it, Tim. But we can support you by saving up for a bigger guitar." + +Tim was sad, but he practiced on his small guitar every day. He knew that one day he would have a huge guitar to play. + +Years later, Tim became a famous musician. He played his huge guitar on stage and remembered the support his mom gave him when he was just a little boy with a small guitar. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had a mug that he loved to drink milk from every day. One day, Tim's mom gave him a new mug that was very thoughtful because it had a picture of Tim's favorite animal on it. + +But Tim had a cold and he kept sneezing all day. He sneezed so hard that he accidentally knocked over his new mug and it broke into pieces. Tim felt very sad because he loved his new mug. + +Tim's mom saw how sad he was and gave him a big hug. She told him not to worry and that she would buy him a new mug. Tim felt better and stopped sneezing. He smiled and hugged his mom back. +Once upon a time, there was a big garden. In the garden, there was a vine that grew and grew. The vine had big green leaves and it looked great. One day, a little girl came to the garden. She said, "Hello garden, I am here to see you." The garden said, "Welcome little girl, come and see the vine." The little girl looked at the vine and said, "Wow, it looks great!" +Once upon a time, there was an old lady. She lived in a big house with lots of rooms. Every day, the old lady would lay out her clothes in an organized way. + +One day, the old lady decided to have a tea party with her friends. She laid out the cups, plates, and spoons in an organized way on the table. Her friends came over and they had a great time together. + +After the tea party, the old lady felt tired. She went to her bedroom and laid down on her bed. She closed her eyes and fell asleep. When she woke up, she felt refreshed and happy. She realized that having friends over for tea was a great idea. From that day on, she organized tea parties every week. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a unique stuffed animal that he loved very much. One night, Timmy had a nightmare and woke up crying. His mom came in and hugged him tight. She told him that she would record a special song for him to listen to whenever he felt scared. Timmy felt better knowing he had something to help him feel safe. + +The next day, Timmy's mom recorded the song and put it on a CD. Timmy listened to it every night before bed and it made him feel happy. He even brought his stuffed animal to school to show his friends how special it was. + +One day, Timmy's little sister accidentally spilled juice on his stuffed animal. Timmy was very upset and didn't know what to do. His mom told him not to worry and that she would record a video of the stuffed animal being cleaned. Timmy watched the video over and over again and was so happy to see his stuffed animal looking clean and new again. + +From then on, Timmy knew that recording things could be very helpful and make him feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a cozy bed with a soft mattress. One day, Lily's friend Tom came to visit her. Tom said, "Lily, can I join you in your bed?" Lily replied, "Yes, you can join me." + +Tom climbed into the bed and accidentally spilled his juice on the mattress. Lily looked at Tom and said, "Tom, you made a mess. You should feel guilty." Tom felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to spill my juice." + +Lily forgave Tom and said, "It's okay, Tom. We can clean it up together." They grabbed some towels and cleaned up the juice. Tom felt happy that Lily wasn't mad at him anymore. They snuggled up in the bed together and fell asleep. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little bear named Bubba. Bubba liked to play with his friends in the forest. One day, Bubba and his friends were playing hide and seek when they heard a loud shout. They all got scared and ran to hide behind a big tree. + +It was Bubba's friend, Bobby the rabbit. Bobby was shouting because he found a book about history. Bubba and his friends were curious, so they went to see the book. Bobby showed them the pictures and told them stories about the past. + +Bubba and his friends were amazed by what they learned. They all thanked Bobby for sharing the book with them. From that day on, Bubba and his friends would often shout to each other, "Let's go learn more about history!" and they would spend their days reading and exploring the world around them. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat ice cream. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a teaspoon to eat his ice cream with. Timmy was very slow at eating his ice cream, but he enjoyed it very much. + +After Timmy finished his ice cream, he went to play with his toys. But then, he accidentally knocked over a vase and it broke. Timmy was scared because he knew he did something wrong. He thought about lying and telling his mom that the vase broke on its own. But Timmy knew that lying was not good, so he told the truth and said he broke the vase. + +Timmy's mom was proud of him for telling the truth, and she hugged him. She said it was okay and that accidents happen. From that day on, Timmy learned that it's always best to tell the truth and not to lie. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went to the park with her mom. They saw a big tree and Lily wanted to climb it. + +Her mom said, "Be careful, Lily. Don't hang from the branches." + +Lily climbed up the tree and found a little bird's nest. She gently opened it and saw three tiny eggs inside. She felt anxious because she didn't want to hurt the eggs. + +Suddenly, the mother bird came back and saw Lily. The mother bird said, "Please don't touch my eggs. They are very fragile." + +Lily apologized and climbed down the tree. She and her mom sat on the grass and watched the birds fly in the sky. They had a lovely day at the park. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Rosie. Rosie loved to eat vegetables, especially carrots. One day, she went to the garden to pick some carrots. She saw a cheerful butterfly fluttering around and asked, "Why are you so happy?" + +The butterfly explained, "I'm happy because the sun is shining and the flowers are blooming." Rosie smiled and said, "I'm happy too because I found some delicious carrots to eat." + +Suddenly, a big, mean crow flew down and tried to steal Rosie's vegetables. Rosie cried out for help and the butterfly quickly flew over to scare the crow away. "Thank you so much," Rosie said gratefully. "You're my hero!" + +From that day on, Rosie and the butterfly became the best of friends. They would spend their days in the garden, eating vegetables and enjoying the cheerful sunshine. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved cars and had a red motor car that he played with every day. One day, he accidentally broke the motor car and it stopped working. Timmy was very sad because he loved his motor car so much. + +His mommy saw how sad Timmy was and decided to buy him a new motor car. She took him to the store and they picked out a shiny blue motor car. Timmy was so happy and he played with it all day long. + +But Timmy was a little bit spoiled and he wanted more and more cars. His mommy told him that he didn't need so many cars and he should be happy with the ones he had. She asked him to count the number of cars he had and he realized he had many more than he thought. From that day on, Timmy was grateful for his toys and never felt spoiled again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily's mom told her they were going on a trip. Lily was so excited! She ran to her room to pack her things. + +As she was packing, Lily accidentally closed the door on her finger. It hurt a lot and she started to cry. Her mom came to see what happened and gave her a hug. She told Lily that they would take care of her finger and it would feel better soon. + +The next day, Lily and her family went on their trip. It was a gloomy day, but they didn't mind. They had fun playing games and singing songs in the car. Lily was happy she packed her favorite toy to play with. She knew it was going to be a great adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max loved to play in the park and chase after balls. One day, Max saw a big bone on the other side of the park. He wanted it so badly, but there was a big puddle in the way. Max didn't like getting wet, but he really wanted that bone. + +Max tried to jump over the puddle, but he couldn't manage to do it. He was getting tired from all the jumping. Suddenly, another dog came by and saw Max struggling. The other dog had big paws and was able to jump over the puddle easily. The other dog was kind enough to help Max get the bone. + +Max was so happy to have the bone and he thanked the other dog for helping him. He learned that sometimes it's okay to ask for help when you can't manage on your own. +Once upon a time, there were two pigeons. They were friends, but they looked different. One was brown and the other was white. They liked to play together and fly high in the sky. + +One day, they found some seeds on the ground. They both wanted to eat them, but there weren't enough for both of them. The brown pigeon said, "Let's weigh the seeds and share them equally." The white pigeon agreed. + +After weighing the seeds, they found out that there were more for the brown pigeon. The brown pigeon said, "I will give you some of my seeds because it's important to share with friends." The white pigeon was happy and they both ate their seeds together. + +The moral of the story is that even if we look different, we can still be friends and share with each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom noticed that he was having trouble breathing. She took him to the doctor, who said that Timmy needed oxygen to help him breathe better. + +Timmy's mom made a request to the doctor for a machine that would give Timmy oxygen. The doctor said yes and gave them a big tank of oxygen to take home. Timmy had to use it every day to help him breathe regular like other kids. + +Now Timmy can play outside with his friends again, thanks to the oxygen and his mom's request to the doctor. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his superhero action figures. He would pretend to be a hero and save the day. + +One day, Timmy was playing outside when he saw a small bird that had fallen out of its nest. The bird was sad and scared. Timmy knew he had to help the bird, so he lifted it gently and took it to his mom. + +His mom was so proud of Timmy for being a hero and helping the bird. She told him that he was very clever for knowing what to do. Timmy felt happy and proud of himself too. + +The moral of the story is that even little kids can be heroes by helping others. And it's important to always be clever and think of ways to help those in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play games with his friends. One day, they decided to play a game of tag. Timmy ran as fast as he could, but his friend caught him and tagged him. Timmy wanted to play again, so he said, "Can we repeat the game?" + +His friends agreed, so they played again. This time, Timmy was "it" and he had to tag his friends. He chased them around the playground, but they were too fast for him. Timmy started to feel tired and his shoelaces were tight, so he stopped to tie them. His friends waited patiently for him to finish and then they continued playing. They had so much fun that they repeated the game over and over again until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a step-sister named Rose. They lived with their mom and dad in a big house. One day, Lily said to Rose, "Will you marry me when we grow up?" Rose said, "No, that's terrible. We are sisters, we can't marry each other." Lily felt sad and went to her mom. She asked, "Mom, why can't Rose marry me?" Her mom explained, "Lily, you and Rose are step-sisters. You can't marry each other. It's not allowed." Lily understood and felt better. From that day on, they played together and had fun like sisters should. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to ride his bike in the park. One day, he saw his friend Billy and they decided to ride together. They rode and rode until they saw a big tree. Timmy wanted to look up at the tree, but he couldn't see the top. + +Suddenly, Timmy fell off his bike and hurt his knee. He was upset and started to cry. Billy asked him, "Are you okay?" Timmy shook his head and said, "No, it hurts." Billy helped him up and they walked to a nearby bench. Timmy's mom came over and gave him a band-aid. He felt much better and they all laughed and played together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little mole who lived in a hole. He liked to dig and play in the dirt all day long. One day, he found a bouncy ball and started to bounce it around. He was having so much fun! + +Suddenly, he heard a noise coming from above. It was a boy who was very creative. He had made a toy airplane out of paper and was flying it in the sky. The little mole was amazed and watched as the airplane flew higher and higher. + +The boy noticed the little mole and decided to bounce the ball to him. The mole caught the ball and bounced it back to the boy. They played together for a while and had a lot of fun. From that day on, the little mole and the creative boy became great friends and spent many afternoons playing together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max was a loyal dog who loved to play with his owner, Lily. One day, Lily was knitting with her yarn when Max accidentally got tangled in the yarn. He started to yell for help, "Help! Help! I'm stuck!" + +Lily heard Max's yell and quickly ran to help him. She gently untangled him from the yarn and gave him a big hug. "Thank you for being such a loyal dog, Max," said Lily. + +Max barked happily and licked Lily's face. They continued to play together, with Max chasing after a ball and Lily knitting with her yarn. They were the best of friends and always looked out for each other. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play by the sea. He liked to build sandcastles and collect seashells. One day, Timmy's mom bought him a new pair of shoes. They were shiny and red. Timmy was very happy and wanted to wear them to the beach. + +When Timmy got to the beach, he ran towards the sea. He was so excited to show his new shoes to his friends. But as he got closer to the water, he slipped on a wet rock and fell down. His new shoes got all wet and sandy. Timmy was sad, but his friends helped him up and they all played together on the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but she never liked to tidy them up. One day, her mom asked her to please tidy up her toys, but Lily didn't want to. + +Later that day, Lily fell off her bike and hurt her arm. Her mom took her to the hospital for an x-ray. The doctor said that Lily's arm was broken and she needed a cast. + +Lily was sad because she couldn't play with her toys while wearing the cast. She wished she had listened to her mom and kept her toys tidy. From then on, Lily always made sure to tidy up her toys so she wouldn't get hurt again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to ride the bus to school every day. The bus was big and yellow and took him to school. + +One day, Tim's mom told him that the bus was going to improve. Tim didn't know what that meant, but he was excited to find out. The next day, when Tim got on the bus, he saw that it was different. It was new and shiny and had more seats. + +Tim was happy because he had more space to sit and play with his friends. The bus driver also told Tim that the bus was now running on a regular schedule, which meant it would always come at the same time every day. + +From that day on, Tim loved riding the bus even more. He was happy that it had improved and was now a regular part of his day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a teddy bear named Teddy. One day, Lily and Teddy went to the park to play. They went on the slide, the swings and the seesaw. They had so much fun! + +Suddenly, Lily's friend came to the park. Her name was Sarah. She wanted to play with Lily and Teddy. But Lily got angry and didn't want to share Teddy with Sarah. Sarah tried to talk to Lily, but Lily didn't listen. She turned away and kept playing with Teddy. + +Sarah felt sad and went away. Lily didn't care. She played with Teddy until it was time to go home. But when she got home, she realized that Teddy was gone. She looked everywhere, but she couldn't find him. Lily was so sad and wished she had shared Teddy with Sarah. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite dress that was made of soft velvet. She loved to twirl around in it and feel the fabric brush against her skin. + +One day, Lily's little brother, Max, accidentally spilled grape juice on her dress. Lily was very frustrated because she loved her dress so much and didn't want it to be ruined. + +Max tried to apologize, but Lily didn't want to hear it. She whispered to herself about how upset she was and didn't want to talk to anyone. + +But then, their mom came in and helped clean up the stain. Lily realized that accidents happen and forgave her brother. She even whispered to him that it was okay and they hugged it out. From then on, Lily made sure to keep her dress extra safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat pears because they were soft and yummy. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a big, juicy pear to eat. Lily was so happy that she shouted, "Yay, thank you mommy!" + +As Lily was eating her pear, she noticed a little bird outside her window. The bird was chirping loudly and Lily wanted to say hello. So, she shouted, "Hello little birdie!" The bird chirped back and Lily giggled with joy. + +After finishing her pear, Lily went outside to play. She saw her friends and shouted, "Hey guys, come play with me!" They all ran over and played together until it was time for dinner. Lily went home with a happy heart and a full tummy, thinking about how much she loved soft pears and playing with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a princess who was very sleepy. She loved to sleep all the time. One day, a prince came to her castle and asked her to marry him. The princess was so happy that she forgot all about being sleepy. She said yes to the prince and they got married in a big castle. They lived happily ever after and slept together every night. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a nice van. It was big and blue. One day, the van went for a drive. It drove fast down the road. + +Suddenly, a man yelled at the van. The van stopped and the man got in. He said, "Can you take me to the store?" The van said, "Yes, I can!" + +So, the van drove the man to the store. He bought some nice things and then the van took him back home. The man said, "Thank you, van. You are so nice!" And the van felt happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved winter because he could play in the snow. One day, Timmy went outside to play, but he saw a fierce snowstorm coming. The snow was blowing everywhere and it was very cold. + +Timmy knew he had to act fast. He ran inside and told his mom about the storm. His mom was very proud of him for being responsible and telling her. They stayed inside and watched the storm from the window. + +After the storm was over, Timmy and his mom went outside to play in the snow. Timmy learned that it's important to act fast when there is danger, and to always listen to his mom. The moral of the story is to stay safe and have fun in the winter! +Once upon a time, there was an old man who had a hammer. He used it to fix things around his house. One day, he went to the store to buy some wood to fix his fence. At the store, he saw a sign that said "Sale". He decided to buy some new nails for his hammer. + +When he got back home, he started to fix his fence. His hammer was very old, but it still worked well. He used it to pound in the nails and make the fence strong again. When he was finished, he stepped back and looked at his work. He was very proud of himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very curious and loved to explore. One day, she went for a walk on a path in the woods. She saw a butterfly and followed it. + +As she walked, she met a friendly squirrel. "Hello, little girl," said the squirrel. "Where are you going?" + +"I'm following this butterfly," said Lily. "I wonder where it's going." + +The squirrel warned her, "Be careful, little girl. This path can be dangerous. You never know what you might find." + +Lily didn't listen to the squirrel and kept following the butterfly. Suddenly, she arrived at a dark cave. She was scared, but her curiosity got the best of her. She went inside and found a treasure chest. But as she reached for it, she heard a growling sound. It was a big, scary bear! + +Lily quickly ran out of the cave, back onto the path. She was safe, but she learned a valuable lesson. From then on, she always listened to the advice of her animal friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to eat yummy food, but one day she noticed that the fridge was empty. So, she went to the store with her mommy to buy some food. They got lots of fruits, vegetables, and milk. When they got back home, Lily helped her mommy put the food in the fridge. + +After putting the food in the fridge, Lily felt tired and wanted to take a nap. She went to her room and lay down on her comfortable bed. She closed her eyes and started to blink. Soon, she fell asleep and had sweet dreams about all the yummy food she was going to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake with her mommy. They would mix flour, sugar, and eggs together to make yummy cakes. One day, they decided to bake a green cake. Lily was so excited! + +But when they started baking, they ran into a troubled problem. They didn't have any green food coloring! Lily was sad because she really wanted a green cake. But her mommy had an idea. They decided to use spinach to make the cake green. And it worked! The cake turned out so yummy and green. Lily was so happy and proud of herself for baking a green cake. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park to play on the swings and slide. One day, she saw a big boy sitting on her favorite bench. She wanted to sit there too, but she was scared to ask him to move. + +Lily's friend, Max, came over and saw her looking sad. "What's wrong?" he asked. Lily told him about the boy on her bench. Max said, "I dare you to go ask him nicely if you can sit there too." + +Lily felt nervous, but she knew Max was her friend and wouldn't ask her to do something mean. So, she walked up to the boy and asked him if she could sit on the bench too. The boy smiled and said yes. Lily felt lucky to have such a nice friend like Max and to have the chance to sit on her favorite bench. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to draw and color. He was very creative. One day, Timmy decided to draw a cactus. He used lots of green and brown colors to make it look real. + +After he finished, Timmy's mom asked him if he wanted to go to the park. Timmy was very excited and rushed to put on his shoes. At the park, Timmy saw lots of other kids playing. He wanted to play too, so he ran to the swings and started swinging back and forth. + +After a while, Timmy got tired and decided to rest under a big tree. He looked up and saw some birds flying in the sky. Timmy thought they looked very free and happy. He decided to draw them too. Timmy was very proud of his drawings and couldn't wait to show them to his family when he got home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved watching the television, especially her favorite show about animals. One day, Lily's daddy bought a new television that was very heavy. He asked Lily to help him carry it to their living room. Lily tried to pick it up, but it was too heavy for her. She started to worry that they wouldn't be able to watch her favorite show anymore. But then, her daddy picked her up and carried her to the living room. They watched the animals on the new television together and Lily was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went for a walk and found a big rock. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. "Look, Mommy! I found a big rock!" she said. + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's a nice rock, Lily. Let's bring it home and mark it with a special sticker." + +Lily was happy and put the rock in her pocket. As they walked home, Lily saw a bird with a troubled wing. "Mommy, the birdie is hurt. Can we help it?" she asked. + +Her mom said, "Of course, Lily. Let's bring the birdie to the vet and see if they can fix its wing." They brought the birdie to the vet and the vet fixed its wing. The birdie was happy and flew away. + +Lily was happy too. She had found a rock and helped a birdie all in one day. +Once upon a time, there was a gray cat named Fluffy. Fluffy liked to play outside in the garden. One day, Fluffy saw a big crystal on the ground. The crystal was shiny and pretty. Fluffy wanted to play with it, so she pushed it with her paw. The crystal started to slide on the ground. Fluffy chased after it and had so much fun playing with the crystal. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect coins. One day, she found a shiny coin on the ground. It was very thin and she was very happy. + +Lily went to her friend, Timmy, to show him her special coin. "Look, Timmy! I found a shiny coin!" she said. Timmy nodded his head and said, "Wow, that's so cool!" + +Lily and Timmy decided to go to the store to buy some candy with the coin. They walked to the candy aisle and picked out their favorite sweets. When they got to the cashier, Lily handed the thin coin to the lady. The lady smiled and said, "Thank you, sweetie!" + +Lily and Timmy walked out of the store, holding their candy. "That was fun, let's do it again sometime," said Timmy. Lily nodded her head and said, "Yes, let's find more coins!" And they walked away, happy and content with their treasure. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his blocks. He would build tall towers and knock them down with a big smile on his face. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to serve her some juice. Timmy happily got up and went to the kitchen to get the juice. + +While he was in the kitchen, Timmy heard a loud noise coming from his room. He quickly ran back to see what it was. To his surprise, his little sister had knocked down his tower of blocks. Timmy was frightened and started to cry. + +His sister didn't understand why Timmy was crying and said, "I sorry Timmy, I just wanted to play." But Timmy was too upset to forgive her. He picked up his blocks and went back to his room, leaving his sister alone. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom found out what had happened and scolded Timmy for being mean to his sister. Timmy felt bad and apologized, but it was too late. His sister was too upset to play with him anymore. Timmy learned that sometimes it's better to forgive and forget, but it was too late to make things right with his sister. +Once upon a time, there was a wide field with lots of green grass. In the field, there was a sheep who loved to eat the grass. Every day, the sheep would lean down to eat the grass. + +One day, a big storm came and the wind blew very hard. The sheep was scared and didn't know what to do. But then, the sheep remembered that there was a big rock in the field. The rock was very wide and could protect the sheep from the wind. + +So, the sheep ran to the rock and leaned against it. The rock was so wide that it protected the sheep from the wind. The sheep was very happy and felt safe. + +From that day on, the sheep knew that whenever there was a big storm, it could always go to the rock and lean against it for protection. And so, the sheep lived happily ever after in the wide field. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted a red waffle for breakfast, but her mom said they didn't have any. Lily felt sad and started to cry. + +Her mom tried to make her feel better by offering her pancakes, but Lily still wanted a red waffle. She stomped her feet and yelled, "I want a red waffle!" + +Her mom thought for a moment and then said, "I have an idea! Let's make our own red waffles!" Lily's face lit up with excitement and they went to the kitchen to make the waffles together. + +They mixed the batter, added red food coloring, and cooked the waffles until they were crispy and delicious. Lily was so happy that she got her red waffle and she hugged her mom tightly. From that day on, they made red waffles every weekend and had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who lived in a big house. He had a sack full of toys that he kept in his room. One day, a little girl came to visit him. She asked him if she could play with the toys in the sack. The old man said, "Sure, but you have to stay in my room while you play." + +The little girl was so happy to play with the toys. She played for a long time and had so much fun. But then, it was time for her to go home. She said to the old man, "Can I take one toy with me?" The old man smiled and said, "Of course! Just remember to bring it back next time you visit." + +The little girl took a toy from the sack and said, "Thank you, old man. I had so much fun playing with your toys." The old man replied, "I'm glad you had fun. You can come back and play anytime you want. Just remember to stay in my room while you play." The little girl nodded her head and said goodbye to the old man. She was already looking forward to her next visit. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly octopus named Ollie. Ollie loved to swim in the deep blue sea. One day, Ollie met a little fish named Finn. + +"Hello, Finn! Do you want to swim with me?" asked Ollie. + +"Yes, please!" replied Finn. + +So, Ollie and Finn swam together and had lots of fun. Suddenly, they saw a big shark coming towards them! + +"Oh no! What are we going to do?" cried Finn. + +"Don't worry, I'll protect you. I'm an expert at swimming away from sharks," said Ollie. + +And with that, Ollie used his eight tentacles to swim as fast as he could, carrying Finn on his back. They swam and swam until they were safe from the shark. + +"Thank you, Ollie. You're the best swimmer ever!" said Finn. + +Ollie smiled and replied, "No problem, Finn. That's what friends are for." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to wear his superhero mask. He felt strong and brave when he wore it. One day, Timmy saw a shiny toy in the store and wanted it badly. His mom said no, but Timmy didn't listen and took it anyway. + +Later that day, Timmy was playing with his new toy when he accidentally broke it. He felt ashamed and didn't know what to do. He thought about telling his mom, but he was too scared. So, he hid the broken toy under his bed. + +The next day, Timmy's mom found the broken toy and asked him about it. Timmy couldn't lie and admitted that he took it without asking. His mom was very disappointed and told him that he had to return the toy and apologize. Timmy felt ashamed again, but knew he had to do the right thing. + +As he walked back to the store to return the toy, Timmy saw a shiny coin on the ground. He picked it up and put it in his pocket, thinking that maybe it was a reward for doing the right thing. But as he walked home, he tripped and fell, hitting his head on the pavement. Timmy was hurt badly and had to go to the hospital. He learned that it's always better to tell the truth and not take things that don't belong to him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her mom went for a walk in the park. They saw a bird struggling to fly. "Look, Mommy! The birdie can't fly high!" said Lily. Her mom replied, "Yes, sweetie. It seems like the birdie is having a hard time." + +As they continued their walk, Lily saw a butterfly. "Mommy, look! A butterfly! It's so pretty!" exclaimed Lily. Her mom said, "Yes, it's a beautiful sight." + +Suddenly, Lily's mom sneezed. "Achoo!" Lily said, "Bless you, Mommy. Do you have a cold?" Her mom replied, "No, it's just a mild allergy." They continued their walk and enjoyed the rest of the day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat apples because they were so yummy. One day, she found an amazing apple in the garden. It was so big and red! + +Lily decided to pray and thank God for the amazing apple. She closed her eyes and said, "Thank you, God, for this yummy apple. It's amazing!" She took a big bite and it tasted so good. + +From that day on, Lily always prayed before eating her apples. She knew that God made them grow and wanted to say thank you. And every time she found an amazing apple, she knew it was a special gift from God. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat pasta. Her mommy always made her pasta with mild sauce. One day, Lily and her mommy were playing outside when Lily saw a butterfly. She wanted to catch it, so she started to run after it. Suddenly, Lily's feet froze and she fell down. Her mommy picked her up and asked if she was okay. Lily said she was fine and asked if they could go inside and have some pasta. Her mommy smiled and said yes. They went inside and had a delicious dinner together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful otter who lived by the river. He loved to swim and play with his friends. One day, he found a shiny rock on the riverbank. + +"Look at this pretty rock," said the otter to his friend, the duck. "It's so shiny!" + +The duck replied, "Be careful, otter. That rock might not be safe." + +But the otter didn't listen and kept playing with the rock. Later that day, the otter went to play with his other friends, the fish. + +"Hey, look at my shiny rock!" said the otter. + +The fish all gasped in surprise. "That's not a rock, otter. That's a fisherman's lure. It's meant to match the color of a fish and trick them into getting caught!" + +The otter felt sad and embarrassed. He realized that he should have listened to his friend, the duck. From that day on, the otter always listened to his friends and never played with strange things he found by the riverbank again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow with her friends. One day, Lily's mom told her not to throw snowballs at the neighbors' windows, or she would get punished. Lily understood that she should not do that because it was not nice. + +But one day, Lily's friend threw a snowball at the neighbor's window and it made a loud crack sound. The neighbor came outside and was very angry. Lily's friend ran away, but Lily stayed and said sorry. The neighbor forgave her, but Lily knew she had done something wrong and felt cold inside. + +Lily learned that it is important to listen to her mom's rules and not do things that might hurt others or make them upset. She also learned that being honest and saying sorry can help make things better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to go to the circus with her mom and dad. They needed a ticket to get inside. + +Lily's dad had a ticket. He gave it to the lady at the door. They went inside and saw lots of fun things. There were clowns and animals. They even saw a man use a big hoop to jump through. + +As it got dark outside, the lights in the circus got brighter. Lily loved the bright colors and the music. She was happy she got to use the ticket to see all the fun things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the beach with her family. They would play in the sand and swim in the water. But one day, Lily noticed something strange. The water seemed different. It was moving faster and making big waves. + +Lily's dad told her that it was because there was a surf coming. A surf is when the water gets all wavy and fun to play in. Lily was excited to try it out. + +But when they got closer to the surf, Lily noticed a smelly smell. It seemed to be coming from the water. Lily wrinkled her nose and didn't want to go in anymore. Her dad explained that sometimes the surf can bring in smelly things from the ocean. They decided to play in the sand instead and had just as much fun. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion who lived in the jungle. He had a big mane and sharp teeth. One day, he met a little girl who was walking in the jungle. The lion said, "Hello, little girl. What are you doing here?" + +The little girl replied, "I am looking for a fountain. Do you know where it is?" + +The lion said, "Yes, I do. It's over there. But be careful, the water is very cold and it might make you dizzy." + +The little girl said, "Thank you, Mr. Lion. You are very kind." And she went to the fountain. She drank some water and then she heard a loud roar. She turned around and saw the lion. He was roaring because he was happy to see her again. The little girl smiled and said, "You are my friend, Mr. Lion." And they played together in the jungle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, Lily looked out the window and saw that the weather was very cloudy. She wondered if it was going to rain. Lily put on her raincoat and boots and went outside to play. + +As she was playing, Lily saw a snail crawling on the ground. She was curious and wanted to touch it, but her mom had told her to never touch snails. Lily didn't listen and picked up the snail. Suddenly, the snail squirted slimy goo all over her hand. + +Lily learned her lesson and realized that sometimes it's better to listen to the advice of others. She also wondered if the snail was trying to protect itself from her curiosity. From then on, Lily was more careful and respectful of the creatures she encountered outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He had a red ball that he loved to play with. One day, he went to the park to play with his ball. He saw his friend, Lily, sitting on a bench. + +"Hi, Lily!" Timmy said. "Do you want to play with my ball?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Sure, Timmy! I'll watch you play first." + +Timmy threw the ball high in the air and caught it. He did it again and again. Then, he noticed a man walking by. The man had a big smile and waved at Timmy and Lily. + +"Hello, kids!" the man said. "I'm an honest man. Have a great day!" + +Timmy and Lily waved back and said, "Bye, honest man!" +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max was very happy because he had a big bone to chew on. But then Max saw his friend, a little bird named Tweet, who was very sad. Max asked Tweet what was wrong, and Tweet said that she lost her True nest. Max felt bad for Tweet and wanted to help her find her nest. + +Max looked everywhere for Tweet's nest, but he couldn't find it. Max didn't want to spoil Tweet's day, so he kept looking. Suddenly, Max saw something impressive. It was a big tree with lots of branches. Max thought that Tweet's nest might be up there. So, Max climbed up the tree and found Tweet's nest on one of the branches. + +Tweet was very happy to see her nest again. She thanked Max and said that he was an impressive friend. Max felt happy that he could help his friend and that he didn't spoil her day. From that day on, Max and Tweet were True friends forever. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to eat avocados. One day, her mom brought home a big, green avocado from the store. The little girl was so excited to eat it! + +But when she took a bite, she realized it was very spicy. She didn't like it at all. So she asked her mom to unpack the avocado and take out the spicy part. + +But her mom didn't know how to do that. So the little girl kept eating the spicy avocado, even though she didn't like it. + +Later that night, the little girl got a tummy ache. She felt very sick and had to go to the hospital. The doctors said she ate too much spicy avocado and it made her very sick. + +From then on, the little girl learned to be careful when eating new foods. She never wanted to feel sick like that again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a little dog named Spot. Spot was very hungry and wanted Timmy to feed him. + +"Timmy, can you feed me please?" asked Spot. + +"Sure, Spot. Let me get your food," said Timmy. + +Timmy went to the kitchen and opened the bag of dog food. He poured some into Spot's bowl and then zipped the bag closed with the zipper. + +"Here you go, Spot. Enjoy your food," said Timmy. + +Spot wagged his tail and happily ate his food. Timmy smiled and petted his little dog. They were both very happy. The end. +Once upon a time, a little birdie named Tweetie was playing on the ground. Tweetie had many friends who also liked to play on the ground. One day, a big birdie came to them and said, "The ground is dangerous. You should fly high up in the sky where it's safe." + +Tweetie and his friends were scared because they had never flown before. They asked the big birdie, "How do we fly?" The big birdie replied, "You just flap your wings and you'll be able to fly." + +Tweetie and his friends tried to flap their wings and they were surprised when they started to fly. They flew high up in the sky and realized that it was much safer up there. From then on, they spent their days flying and playing in the sky, and they never went back to the dangerous ground again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pick flowers in the garden with her mommy. One day, Lily was worried because it started to rain outside. She didn't want her flowers to get wet. + +Her mommy told her not to worry and brought her inside. They went to the kitchen and her mommy poured some hot chocolate in a cup for Lily. They sat together and drank the chocolate while listening to the rain. Lily felt happy and warm inside. She realized that sometimes things can be different than what we expect, but it can still be nice. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a pretty scarf that was smooth and soft. One day, Lily went to a party where she saw her friends dance. She wanted to dance too, but she was too shy. + +Suddenly, a boy asked Lily to dance with him. She was so happy and started to dance with him. But then, the boy accidentally stepped on her scarf and it ripped. Lily was very sad and ran away from the party. + +When she got home, her mom tried to fix the scarf, but it was too torn. Lily was heartbroken and couldn't wear her favorite scarf anymore. She learned that sometimes things can break and not be fixed, but she still had her memories of the fun dance. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends were playing tag when she saw a man walking towards them. He had a big bag with him. + +Lily's mommy had told her to be careful around strangers, so she ran to her mommy to tell her about the man. Her mommy thanked her for being so smart and told her to stay close to her. + +Later that day, Lily and her mommy went to the store to buy some oil for cooking. The bottle was very rough and bumpy, but Lily liked how it felt in her hands. When they got home, Lily helped her mommy cook dinner. She had to kneel on a chair to reach the stove, but she was very careful not to spill the oil. + +As they sat down to eat, Lily's mommy told her how proud she was of her for being so smart and careful earlier. Lily smiled and felt happy. She knew she had done the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very happy because today was her first day of class. She put on her new dress and said to her mom, "I am ready for class!" + +Her mom replied, "You look very pretty, Lily. I hope you have a good day." + +When Lily arrived at class, she saw a girl who had a lot of toys. She said, "Wow, you have a lot of toys. You must be wealthy!" + +The girl smiled and said, "Yes, I am very lucky. Would you like to play with me?" + +Lily shook her head and said, "Yes, please!" They played together and had a lot of fun. At the end of the day, Lily said, "I had a great day in class. I made a new friend!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing in the sand by the beach. One day, she found a pale seashell and wanted to keep it. But her friend, Max, also wanted it. + +Lily didn't want to share the seashell because she didn't trust Max to take care of it. Max got upset and they started to argue. Suddenly, a big wave came and washed away the seashell. + +Lily and Max realized that their argument was silly and that they should have trusted each other. They decided to build a sandcastle together instead and had lots of fun. From that day on, they always shared their toys and never argued again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a fancy dress that she loved to wear. One day, she spilled oil on her pretty dress and it made her very sad. + +Lily's mom saw her crying and asked, "What happened, sweetie?" + +"I spilled oil on my fancy dress," Lily replied. + +"Don't worry, we can wash it," her mom said. "But first, let's reach for some paper towels to clean it up." + +Lily and her mom cleaned the oil off the dress and it looked as good as new. Lily was so happy that she hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for helping me." +Once upon a time, there was a little car named Red. Red liked to travel to different places. One day, Red's gas was running low and he needed to find a gas station. Red looked and looked, but he couldn't find one. Finally, he saw a sign that said "Gas Here" and he was so happy. + +But when Red got to the gas station, he saw that the road was tough and bumpy. Red was scared, but he knew he had to be brave and drive on the tough road. He made it to the gas pump and filled up his tank. Then, he continued on his journey to new places. + +Red learned that sometimes traveling can be tough, but if you keep going and stay brave, you can make it to where you want to go. And it's important to always make sure you have enough gas for your travels! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a big smile and two thumbs. One day, Lily spun around and around until she got dizzy. She fell down and her thumb hurt. Her mom gave her a kiss and a band-aid, and Lily felt better. From then on, Lily was careful not to spin too much and make herself dizzy again. +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight named Max. Max had a dependable shield that he always carried with him. One day, Max went on an adventure to find treasure. He walked for a long time until he found a big castle. Max went inside the castle to look for treasure. Suddenly, Max heard a loud noise. It was a dragon! The dragon was big and scary. Max knew he had to use his shield to protect himself. He turned around and saw the dragon coming towards him. Max held up his shield and the dragon breathed fire on it. Max's shield was strong and dependable, so it protected him from the fire. Max was able to defeat the dragon and find the treasure. He was very happy and proud of his dependable shield. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big power, she could run very fast! One day, Lily was playing outside when she saw a little bird that was suffering. The bird had hurt its wing and couldn't fly anymore. + +Lily was very careful and picked up the bird gently. She brought it to her mommy who knew how to take care of hurt animals. Her mommy gave the bird some medicine and a bandage for its wing. + +Lily was so happy that she could help the little bird feel better. She knew that even though she was small, she had the power to make a difference. From that day on, Lily was always careful when playing outside, making sure to watch out for any animals that might be suffering. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie had an enormous horn on her nose that she was very proud of. One day, Ellie met a little bird named Tweetie. + +"Hello, Ellie!" said Tweetie. "I love your horn. How many do you have?" + +"I only have one horn," Ellie replied. "But it's a very special horn. It helps me scare away bad animals." + +"That's amazing!" said Tweetie. "I wish I had a horn like yours." + +Ellie smiled and said, "You don't need a horn, Tweetie. You have your beautiful feathers. They are just as special as my horn." + +Tweetie felt happy and thanked Ellie for her kind words. From that day on, they became good friends and Ellie would always show Tweetie her horn whenever they met. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy truck that he loved to play with. One day, his friend Johnny came over to play. Johnny saw Timmy's truck and said, "Can I play with your truck, Timmy?" Timmy thought for a moment and then replied, "No, it's mine." Johnny looked sad and his face turned pale. + +Timmy saw that Johnny was sad, so he said, "You can play with it too, Johnny." Johnny's face lit up with happiness and he replied, "Thank you, Timmy!" They played with the truck together and had a lot of fun. From that day on, Timmy and Johnny shared their toys and played together every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a teddy bear named Binky that she loved very much. One day, Lily's mommy said they were going on a trip to the beach. Lily was very excited and asked if Binky could come too. + +Mommy said yes, but they had to pack their bags first. Lily helped pack her clothes and toys, but she was envious of Binky because he didn't have to pack anything. + +When they arrived at the beach, Lily and Binky had so much fun playing in the sand and swimming in the ocean. But when it was time to go home, Lily didn't want to leave. She said to Binky, "I wish we could stay here forever." + +Binky replied, "I know, but we can always come back next year." Lily smiled and hugged Binky tightly. She was happy to have him with her and knew they would have many more adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play outside. One day, she was running in the park and she saw her friend, Timmy. + +"Hi Timmy!" Lily said. + +"Hi Lily!" Timmy said. + +Lily noticed that Timmy was shivering. "Are you cold?" she asked. + +"Yes," Timmy said. "I forgot my blanket at home." + +Lily had an idea. "I have a comfortable blanket at my house. Let's go get it!" + +So, Lily and Timmy ran to her house and got the blanket. Timmy was so happy and warm under the comfortable blanket. "Thank you, Lily!" he said. + +"You're welcome, Timmy!" Lily said. They both smiled and continued to play outside under the warm sun. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max was very kind and liked to share his toys with other dogs. He was a generous dog. One day, Max heard some news on the TV. The news said that there was a lost puppy in the park. Max decided to go and look for the puppy. When he got to the park, he saw many dogs. They were all staring at him. Max didn't care. He just wanted to find the lost puppy. After a while, Max found the puppy and brought him back to his owner. The owner was very happy and gave Max a big hug. From that day on, Max became a hero in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a child who wanted some candy. The child asked their mom, "Can I have some candy, please?" The mom said, "No, not now. Maybe later." + +The child was sad and pale. They really wanted some candy. Later that day, the child saw a candy store and ran inside. They grabbed some candy and started eating it. + +But then, the shopkeeper saw the child and said, "You can't take that candy without paying!" The child was scared and didn't know what to do. They tried to run away, but the shopkeeper caught them. The police came and the child got in trouble. They learned that it's not okay to take things without paying. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read novels, especially ones about princesses and dragons. One day, she went to the library to find a new book to read. + +As she was looking through the shelves, a librarian came over to warn her about a strong wind outside. "Be careful, little one," the librarian said. "The wind is very strong and might blow you away." + +Lily thanked the librarian for the warning and decided to stay inside the library until the wind died down. She found a new novel to read and sat down to enjoy it. As she read, she imagined herself as the brave princess in the story, defeating the dragon and saving her kingdom. + +After a while, the wind calmed down and Lily went home, feeling happy and content with her new book. She couldn't wait to read more adventures about brave princesses and dragons. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a small village near a big mill. He loved to go to the mill and watch the big wheel turn round and round. + +One day, Timmy's mother asked him to go to the mill and pray for their family. Timmy didn't know what "pray" meant, so his mother explained that it was like talking to God and asking for good things. + +Timmy went to the mill and closed his eyes. He said, "Dear God, please help my family." Suddenly, he felt a deep sense of peace in his heart. He knew that God was listening to him. + +As Timmy walked back home, he saw his friend Billy. Billy asked him what he was doing at the mill. Timmy said, "I was praying for my family." Billy didn't understand what "pray" meant, so Timmy explained it to him. + +Together, they watched the big wheel turn round and round. Timmy felt grateful for his family and for God's love. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big wish to go to the park and play on the swings. Her mommy said they could go, but only if Lily ate all her vegetables. Lily didn't like vegetables, but she wanted to go to the park so she ate them all. + +When they got to the park, Lily was so happy. She went straight to the swings and started to swing higher and higher. But then, a big boy came and pushed her off the swing. Lily was upset and started to cry. Her mommy came over and hugged her, but Lily still felt sad. + +Suddenly, a bee came and stung Lily on the arm. She cried even more and her mommy took her home. Lily's arm got very swollen and she had to go to the hospital. The doctor gave her medicine, but it didn't help. Lily's wish to play on the swings was ruined and she was very upset. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her favorite doll. One day, her mom took her to the store to buy a new toy. Lily saw a beautiful glass ball and asked her mom to buy it. Her mom told her it was very fragile and she needed to be careful with it. + +Lily promised to be careful and her mom bought her the glass ball. On the way home, they got stuck in traffic. Lily got bored and started playing with her new toy. Suddenly, the glass ball slipped from her hand and broke into many pieces. Lily was very sad and her mom was upset too. + +Her mom explained to her that sometimes we need to be careful with the things we have and pay attention to our surroundings. Lily learned her lesson and promised to be more careful in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly bunny named Benny. One day, Benny went to the garden to pick some yummy carrots. While he was there, he saw a big tree with lots of prune fruits. Benny wanted to taste the prune, so he asked his friend, a bird, to bring one to him. The bird was happy to help and flew up to the tree to pick a prune. She brought it back to Benny and he took a big bite. It was so delicious! Benny was grateful to his friend for bringing him the prune. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went on an adventure with her best friend, Teddy the bear. They went on a walk in the forest, and Lily asked Teddy if he wanted to search for treasure. + +Teddy was very intelligent and knew just where to look. They walked through the trees and over the rocks until they found a shiny diamond. Lily was so happy, and she thanked Teddy for being so smart. But then, they heard a loud noise coming from behind them. + +It was a big, scary dragon! Teddy knew they had to run away fast. They ran and ran until they were safe at home. Lily hugged Teddy and said, "You're my hero, Teddy. You're so intelligent and you saved us from the dragon." Teddy smiled and hugged her back, happy to have helped his best friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. It was her birthday and she was very excited! Her mommy made a huge cake with lots of frosting and candles on top. + +Lily's friends came to her party and they played games and sang songs. Suddenly, Lily saw a big, colorful balloon in the corner of the room. She wanted to grab it and play with it, but it was too high up. + +So, Lily asked her daddy to help her grab the balloon. Her daddy lifted her up and she grabbed the string of the balloon. It was so much fun playing with the big balloon on her birthday! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play in the big green field behind her house. One day, she saw a shiny red ball in the field. It was so attractive that she ran towards it and picked it up. + +But then, Lily heard a loud growl coming from the bushes. She saw a big, scary dog coming towards her. She regretted going into the field alone. She tried to run away, but the dog chased after her. + +Lily's parents heard her scream and ran to the field. They saw the dog attacking Lily and tried to save her, but it was too late. Lily was hurt badly and had to be taken to the hospital. From that day on, Lily regretted going into the field alone and promised to always listen to her parents. +Once upon a time, there was a kind bunny named Benny. Benny loved to race with his friends in the forest. One day, Benny's friend, a turtle named Timmy, asked him for help. "Can you serve me some carrots? I'm very hungry," said Timmy. Benny happily gave Timmy some carrots to eat. + +Later that day, Benny and Timmy were racing when they saw a snail who was struggling to cross a big rock. Timmy remembered how Benny had served him earlier and said, "Let's help the snail cross the rock." Benny agreed and they both helped the snail. + +After the race, Benny and Timmy were very happy. They realized that helping others made them feel good inside. They learned that being kind and helpful to others is important. From that day on, Benny and Timmy always looked for ways to serve and help others. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved muffins. Every morning, his mom would make him a delicious blueberry muffin for breakfast. One day, Timmy saw a squirrel spring from a tree to the ground. He thought it was so cool and wanted to try it himself. + +Timmy ran outside and climbed up a tree. He looked down at the ground and saw a pile of leaves. He thought it would be a soft landing, so he jumped. But the leaves were not soft enough and Timmy broke his leg. + +He had to go to the hospital and wear a cast for many weeks. Timmy was sad and bored. He didn't know what to do with himself. He became ignorant and didn't listen to his mom when she told him to be careful. Timmy learned a tough lesson that day and never tried to spring from a tree again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to a park with her mom and dad. When they arrived, Lily looked around and saw lots of trees, flowers, and kids playing. + +Lily saw a staff member and she got excited. She ran up to him and asked, "Can I have a balloon, please?" The staff member smiled and said, "Of course, which color do you want?" + +Lily picked a pink balloon and held it tightly. She was so excited that she ran to her parents and said, "Look, I got a balloon!" They smiled and said, "That's great, Lily. Let's go play on the swings." They all had a fun day at the park and Lily was happy with her new balloon. +Once upon a time, there was a big pig. The pig was very colorful, with pink and purple spots all over its body. The pig liked to play in the mud and eat apples. One day, the pig finished eating all the apples in the orchard. The pig was very happy and went to take a nap in the shade of a big tree. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play on his rug with his toys. One day, Timmy's sister accidentally hurt his foot while they were playing. Timmy cried and cried because his foot hurt so much. + +Timmy's mom came to see what happened and she saw that Timmy was hurt. She picked him up and put him on the couch. Timmy's sister felt really bad and wanted to make him feel better. She asked Timmy if he wanted to marry her favorite toy, a teddy bear. + +Timmy thought that was a great idea and he stopped crying. He hugged the teddy bear and smiled. Timmy's sister was happy that he wasn't sad anymore and they continued playing on the rug together. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toys and his friends. One day, Tim went to the beach with his family. They saw a big island far away. The island looked different than the other islands they had seen before. + +Tim wanted to go to the island and see what was there. His family said they could not swim that far. But Tim had an idea. He asked his friends if they wanted to join him on an adventure. They all said yes! So, Tim and his friends got into a boat and rowed to the island. + +When they got there, they found many new things they had never seen before. There were big trees, colorful birds, and even a hidden cave. Tim and his friends were so happy they decided to stay on the island for a while. They played and explored until it was time to go back home. Tim knew he would always remember their fun adventure to the different island. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the library with his mom. They would read books and play games together. One day, Timmy saw a fragile vase on a shelf. He wanted to touch it, but his mom said "No, it's fragile. It could break." + +Timmy felt sad, but he listened to his mom. They went to the desk to check out their books. Suddenly, Timmy saw a zipper on the librarian's jacket. He asked "Can you zip and unzip that?" The librarian smiled and said "Yes, I can." + +As they were leaving the library, Timmy accidentally knocked over the fragile vase. It broke into a million pieces. His mom was very upset and the librarian said "That was very careless, Timmy." Timmy felt bad and said "I'm sorry." + +From that day on, Timmy learned to be more careful and listen to his mom. He knew that fragile things could break and he didn't want to cause any more accidents. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cakes and cookies with her mommy. One day, they decided to make a cake for Lily's grandma's birthday. They gathered all the ingredients and started to mix them together in a big bowl with a mixer. + +But then, something went wrong. The mixer broke and they couldn't mix the ingredients anymore. Lily started to cry because she wanted to make a cake for her grandma. Suddenly, her mommy had an idea. She told Lily to put on her apron and wear her chef hat. They could mix the ingredients with their hands instead! + +Lily stopped crying and felt peaceful again. She mixed the ingredients with her hands and they made a delicious cake for her grandma. Everyone was happy and they all enjoyed the cake together. From that day on, Lily knew that sometimes things don't go as planned, but there's always a solution if you keep trying. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in his backyard. One day, he noticed that his fence was very plain and boring. He asked his mom if they could design a new fence. + +Mom said, "That's an interesting idea, Timmy. Let's go to the store and get some paint and decorations." + +Timmy was so excited! They painted the fence blue and added some colorful flowers. The fence looked beautiful and everyone who walked by admired it. + +Timmy learned that if you want to make something better, you can design it and make it more interesting. He was proud of his new fence and knew that it was a great idea to ask his mom for help. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy's mom told him they were going to the park. Timmy was so happy and promised to be good. + +When they got to the park, Timmy saw his friend Billy. Billy wanted to play on the swings, but Timmy wanted to play on the slide. They argued and Timmy's mom got frustrated. She gave them a lecture about sharing and being kind to each other. + +After the lecture, Timmy and Billy decided to take turns on the swings and slide. They had so much fun together and promised to always be friends. Timmy's mom was happy they were getting along and they all went home with big smiles on their faces. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look at the flowers in her garden. One day, while she was looking at the pretty flowers, she saw a sign. The sign said "Beware of the dog". Lily was frightened because she didn't want to see a scary dog. + +She decided to go inside her house and tell her mommy about the sign. Her mommy listened to her and told her not to be scared. Mommy explained that the sign was there to keep people safe from the dog. + +Lily felt better and decided to go back outside to look at the flowers again. She knew that she didn't have to be frightened because the sign was there to protect her. From that day on, Lily always looked out for signs to keep her safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big iron toy truck that he loved to play with every day. One day, Timmy's mom told him that they were going to paint the truck black. Timmy was excited to see his toy truck in a new color. + +When Timmy's mom started painting the truck, she struggled to get the paint to stick to the iron. Timmy asked his mom why she was struggling, and she explained that iron is a tough material to paint. Timmy watched as his mom kept painting until the truck was completely black. + +After the paint dried, Timmy looked at his truck and said, "Wow, it looks so cool in black!" His mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, Timmy." From that day on, Timmy played with his black toy truck every day, and he was always proud to show it to his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little penguin. The penguin was very lonely because it had no friends. One day, the penguin went outside to play and found a spray bottle. The penguin started to spray water everywhere and it was so much fun! Suddenly, another penguin saw what was happening and came over to play. The two penguins sprayed water and played together all day long. From that day on, the lonely penguin was never lonely again. +Once upon a time, there was a kitty named Mittens. Mittens liked to play with yarn and chase mice. One day, Mittens saw an ashtray on the table. Mittens thought it looked like a toy and decided to play with it. Mittens stood on her hind legs and reached up to grab the ashtray. + +Suddenly, Mittens knocked over the ashtray and it broke into a million pieces. Mittens' owner came into the room and saw the mess. She became very angry at Mittens and yelled at her. Mittens felt sad and scared. + +Mittens ran away and hid under the bed. She didn't come out for a long time. When she finally did come out, she saw that her owner had gotten a new kitty. Mittens felt even sadder and knew that she had been replaced. From that day on, Mittens was very lonely and missed her owner very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little train. The train was chugging along when it saw a station. The train wanted to stop at the station, so it slowed down and came to a stop. + +At the station, there was a tough-looking conductor. The conductor helped the train pass through the station safely. The train was happy to have passed the station with the conductor's help. + +As the train continued on its journey, it passed many more stations. Each time, the conductor helped the train pass through safely. The train was grateful for the conductor's help and knew it couldn't have done it without him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went on a walk with her mommy. They walked in the park and saw a big tree. Lily's mommy said, "Let's sit under the tree and have a snack." + +Lily sat down but she felt uncomfortable. Her mommy asked, "What's wrong?" Lily said, "My buckle is too tight." Her mommy helped her adjust her buckle so she felt better. They ate their snack and then Lily heard a sound. She whispered to her mommy, "What's that noise?" Her mommy whispered back, "It's just the wind in the leaves." + +Lily was happy to know what the sound was. She smiled and hugged her mommy. They finished their snack and went back home. Lily felt happy and safe with her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy old man who lived in a house. He had a pipe that he loved to smoke. One day, a little bird flew into his house and started to sing. The grumpy old man did not like the singing and yelled at the bird to leave. But the bird did not listen and continued to sing. + +The grumpy old man got angrier and angrier and yelled louder and louder. Suddenly, the pipe fell out of his mouth and broke into pieces. The grumpy old man was so upset that he started to cry. The little bird saw the grumpy old man crying and felt bad. So, the bird flew over to the man and started to sing a lullaby. The grumpy old man listened to the beautiful singing and felt better. From that day on, the grumpy old man and the little bird became friends and the man never yelled again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to spend time outside in nature, playing with the flowers and the birds. She was always so happy and fit, running around and laughing. + +One day, Lily went into the forest to play. She wandered deeper and deeper until she got lost. She tried to find her way back but couldn't. She spent hours walking around, getting more and more scared. + +As it started to get dark, Lily realized she was lost for good. She tried to find a place to sleep, but it was too cold and scary. She spent the night in the forest, all alone and frightened. The next morning, the rescue team found her, but it was too late. Lily had caught a cold and died in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a princess named Lily. She lived in a big castle with her mommy and daddy, the king and queen. One day, the king and queen told Lily that she would marry a prince named Jack. Lily was happy because she always wanted to marry a prince. + +But when Lily met Jack, she felt frustrated. He was not very nice to her and always made fun of her. Lily thought that maybe she didn't want to marry Jack after all. + +One day, while Lily was walking in the garden, she met a kind prince named Max. Max was very nice to Lily and they became friends. Lily realized that she wanted to marry Max instead of Jack. + +So, Lily went to her mommy and daddy and told them that she wanted to marry Max instead. The king and queen were happy because they could see that Lily was happy with Max. And so, Lily and Max got married and lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a toy bear named Teddy. One day, Lily was playing with Teddy when she accidentally dropped him on the floor. Teddy's leg broke and Lily was very sad. She didn't know what to do. + +Lily's mommy saw that she was anxious and asked what was wrong. Lily showed her Teddy and her mommy said they could fix him. They went to the kitchen and put Teddy's leg under the faucet to wash him. Lily watched as the water went down the drain. Then, they put a band-aid on Teddy's leg and he was all better. Lily was happy again and hugged her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went for a walk by the creek. She saw a frog and said, "Hello frog, are you happy?" + +The frog nodded his head and said, "Yes, I am very cheerful today! Would you like to play with me?" + +Lily was so happy to have a new friend to play with. They played together by the creek, jumping and splashing in the water. They had so much fun that they didn't even notice the time passing by. + +When it was time for Lily to go home, she said goodbye to the frog and promised to come back and play again. As she walked home, she felt cheerful too, knowing she had made a new friend by the creek. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. But one day, the sunshine went away and it became very dark and cloudy. Lily felt sad because she couldn't play outside anymore. + +Lily decided to make her own sunshine. She got some paper and crayons and drew a big yellow sun. She taped it to her window and it made her room feel warm and bright. But when she went outside, it was still dark and cloudy. + +Lily realized she couldn't make the real sunshine come back. She felt poor because she couldn't do anything about it. But then, she saw a rainbow in the sky. It was beautiful and made her feel happy again. Even though the sunshine was gone, she knew there were still good things in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked going to school because her teacher was very nice. One day, Lily's teacher asked her to fill a cup with water. Lily was very excited to help, so she went to the sink and filled the cup all the way to the top. + +After class, Lily went to the playground to play with her friends. They played tag and jumped rope. But then Lily remembered that she had forgotten to fill her water bottle. She went back to the classroom and filled her water bottle up with water from the sink. + +At the end of the day, Lily went home and told her mom about how she helped fill a cup with water at school. Her mom was proud of her for being so helpful. Lily went to bed that night feeling happy and proud of herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, her mommy was making soup and asked Lily to stir it. Lily stirred and stirred until the soup was ready. + +Later that day, Lily went outside to play with her friends. They were having so much fun until Lily accidentally fell and hurt her face. She started crying and her friends didn't know what to do. + +But then, Lily's mommy came outside and saw what happened. She picked up Lily and held her close, making her feel comfortable. "It's okay," she said. "Falling down is a part of growing up. You'll be okay." + +Lily learned that sometimes we fall down, but there will always be someone there to make us feel better. And that's what makes us feel comfortable. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. He loved to hop around the forest and play with his friends. One day, Benny found some money on the ground. He was so happy because he could buy lots of carrots to eat. + +But then, Benny's friends started to treat him differently. They only wanted to play with him because he had money. Benny felt sad because he didn't want to be famous for his money, he wanted to be famous for being a good friend. + +Benny learned that money doesn't make you happy and true friends are the ones who love you for who you are, not for what you have. From that day on, Benny didn't care about the money anymore. He just wanted to hop and play with his friends, and that made him the happiest bunny in the forest. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play on her couch all day long. One day, her mom told her that she could not play on the couch anymore because it was getting dull. Lily was very sad and started to cry. + +Her mom saw how sad she was and asked her, "Why are you crying, Lily?" Lily replied, "I want to play on the couch, but you don't permit me to." Her mom smiled and said, "I didn't say you can't play on the couch, Lily. I just said it's getting dull. Let's make it fun again!" + +Lily was very happy and helped her mom decorate the couch with colorful pillows and blankets. Now, the couch was not dull anymore and Lily could play on it all day long. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for permitting me to play on the couch again!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside in the park. He would run and jump and laugh with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom told him it was time to go home for dinner. + +As they walked home, Timmy saw a bench. It looked like a good place to sit and rest. So, Timmy told his mom he wanted to sit on the bench for a little bit. + +His mom said it was a good idea and they sat down. Timmy felt happy and content on the bench. He told his mom that he liked the bench and wanted to come back and sit on it again. And they did, many times after that. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird loved to soar high in the sky. One day, the bird saw a vehicle on the ground. The vehicle was very big and made a loud noise. The bird was scared of the vehicle and didn't want to fly near it. + +But one day, the bird saw a little mouse who was stuck in a trap near the vehicle. The bird knew it had to help the mouse. So, the bird flew down to the ground and helped the mouse escape. The mouse was very grateful to the bird. + +The moral of the story is that even though something might seem scary, we should always try to help others who need us. And sometimes, even the most mild and gentle creatures can be the bravest. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little duck named Quackers. Quackers lived in a pond with his family and friends. One day, Quackers saw a big wave coming towards him. He quacked loudly to warn his friends. + +"Quack, quack! Big wave coming!" said Quackers. + +All the ducks quickly swam to the other side of the pond. When the wave passed, Quackers noticed that his friend, Little Duckling, was missing. + +"Oh no, where's Little Duckling?" asked Quackers. + +Just then, Little Duckling popped up from behind a rock. She was carrying a basket full of berries. + +"I went to fill my basket with berries," said Little Duckling. + +Quackers was relieved to see his friend was safe. From then on, Quackers made sure to always keep an eye out for any danger in the pond. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to chew on bubble gum all the time. He would chew and chew until the flavor was gone. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy brought a toy weapon with him. Timmy thought it was cool and wanted to play with it too. But Billy said Timmy couldn't play with it because he might hurt himself. + +Timmy felt sad and left out. He decided to go outside and play by himself. He found a stick and started to twirl it around like a weapon. But then, he got too dizzy and fell down. He realized that Billy was right and he shouldn't play with weapons. From then on, he stuck to chewing his bubble gum and having fun without any weapons. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very excited because her family was going on vacation to the beach. She loved playing in the sand and swimming in the ocean. + +The day before they left, Lily's mom asked her to help pack her suitcase. She picked out her favorite little dress and some matching sandals. "These will be perfect for the beach," said Lily. + +When they arrived at the beach, Lily ran straight to the sand and started building a sandcastle. Suddenly, she saw a little boy who was also building a sandcastle. "Do you want to play together?" asked Lily. The little boy nodded and they started playing together. + +As they were playing, the little boy's mom came over and said, "Thank you for playing with my son. He's been feeling a little lonely on this vacation." Lily smiled and said, "No problem! We're having so much fun together." From that day on, Lily and the little boy played together every day on their vacation, and they became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to build things with his hammer. He would hammer and hammer until he made something new. + +One day, Tim's friend came over and requested to use Tim's hammer. Tim said yes and gave his friend the hammer. But his friend got angry and broke the hammer. Tim was sad because he loved his hammer so much. + +Tim's parents tried to fix the hammer, but it was broken beyond repair. Tim was so upset that he didn't want to build anything anymore. He lost his passion for creating things and never wanted to share his toys again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, she went to the park and met a boy named Jack. Jack had a weird hat on his head. + +Lily said, "Hi Jack, that's a weird hat. Where did you get it?" + +Jack said, "My mom got it for me. Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily said, "Sure! What do you want to play?" + +Jack said, "Let's play with our toy cars. I have a red one and a blue one." + +Lily said, "I have a yellow one and a green one. How do we play?" + +Jack said, "We can race them on this path. I'll manage the red one and the blue one, and you can manage the yellow one and the green one." + +Lily said, "Okay, let's race!" And they had lots of fun playing together. After they finished playing, they exchanged phone numbers and became friends in their network of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One evening, she went to the park with her mom. + +Lily's mom bought her a sweet ice cream cone. Lily loved it so much that she didn't want to share it with anyone. Her friend, Timmy, asked her if he could have a lick. Lily didn't want to lie to him, so she told him the truth. She said, "I don't want to share my ice cream." + +Timmy was sad, but he understood. He said, "That's okay, Lily. Maybe next time you can share with me." Lily felt bad for not sharing her ice cream, so she decided to give Timmy a little bit. Timmy was happy and they played together until it was time to go home. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved the color pink. One day, she saw a pink quiz at the store and begged her mommy to buy it for her. Her mommy said yes and they went home happily. + +Lily was so excited to play with her new quiz that she forgot to welcome her little brother who just came home from school. Her brother felt sad and left to play by himself. Lily didn't notice and kept playing with her quiz. + +Later that day, Lily's brother got hurt while playing alone and needed help. But because Lily didn't welcome him, he didn't want to ask for her help. He went to bed feeling sad and hurt. + +The moral of the story is to always welcome others and be kind, because you never know when someone might need your help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty dress with flowers on it. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. They saw a big tree and decided to sit under it. + +Lily's mommy took out a sandwich and started to cut it into pieces. Lily looked at the sandwich and said, "Mommy, can I have some?" Her mommy said, "Sure, here you go." Lily took a bite and smiled. + +Suddenly, a boy walked by and saw Lily's pretty dress. He said, "Wow, you look so pretty!" Lily felt embarrassed and hid behind her mommy. But her mommy said, "Thank you, that's very kind of you to say." Then, Lily felt happy again and continued to enjoy her sandwich in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw with his pen. One day, he lost his pen and couldn't find it. He searched everywhere in his room, but he couldn't find it. + +Timmy's mom told him that she had an ancient pen that belonged to his grandpa. Timmy was excited to use it. He searched in the closet and found the ancient pen. The pen was very old but still worked. + +Timmy drew a picture of a dinosaur with his ancient pen. He was very happy that he found it. Timmy learned that searching is important when you lose something. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a black cat named Midnight. One day, Lily's mom asked her to go to the store to buy an avocado. Lily was excited to go on a trip to the store with Midnight. + +When they arrived at the store, Lily saw her friend Sarah. Sarah had a toy that Lily wanted to play with. But Sarah didn't want to share her toy. Lily was sad and said, "I miss my toys at home." Midnight rubbed against her leg to make her feel better. + +As they walked through the store, Lily accidentally dropped the avocado and it rolled away. Midnight chased after it and brought it back to Lily. She was happy and said, "Thank you, Midnight!" On the way back home, Lily said to Midnight, "I'm happy we're friends. I don't want to miss you when we're apart." Midnight purred and cuddled up next to her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around in the park. One day, she saw a butterfly and made a wish to catch it. + +Lily tried to catch the butterfly, but it flew away. She started to cry because she really wanted to catch it. A kind lady saw her crying and asked what was wrong. + +Lily told the lady about her wish to catch the butterfly. The lady said, "Don't cry, it's fine. You can try again another day." Lily stopped crying and smiled. She thanked the lady and went back to playing with her toys. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to play with his toy gun. He would pretend to shoot at birds and animals in the park. + +One day, Timmy saw a big black bird with shiny feathers. "Wow, a raven!" he said. He aimed his gun and pretended to shoot, but the raven didn't fly away. It was a fake raven, just a statue. + +Suddenly, a real raven appeared and sat on a tree branch. "Hello, little boy," said the raven. "Why do you shoot at fake birds?" + +"I don't know," said Timmy. "It's just fun." + +"That's not very nice," said the raven. "You shouldn't shoot at anything, even if it's fake. One day, you might hurt someone." + +Timmy felt bad and put his toy gun away. But when he got home, he found his dad's real gun and started playing with it. He didn't know it was loaded. He accidentally shot himself and died. The raven watched from the tree, sad that Timmy didn't listen to his advice. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, he saw an ambulance driving by with its loud siren. "Wow, that's loud!" Timmy said to his mom. + +"Yes, that's an ambulance," his mom replied. "It's going to help someone who is sick or hurt." + +Timmy watched as the ambulance drove off into the distant horizon. "Where is it going?" he asked. + +"I don't know, but the ambulance drivers will take care of whoever needs help," his mom said. + +Later that day, Timmy found an old apple on the ground that had started to rot. "Ew, this apple is yucky!" he said. + +"That's because it's starting to rot," his mom explained. "We don't eat things that are rotten because they can make us sick." + +Timmy nodded and threw the apple away. He was happy to have learned something new that day. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park. Today, they wear new vests. Anna's vest is pink and Ben's vest is blue. They are very happy. + +They see a big slide in the park. They want to go on the slide. But there is a boy on the slide. He is very bossy. He says, "This is my slide. You can't go on it. Go away!" + +Anna and Ben are sad. They look at the boy. They look at the slide. They look at each other. They have an idea. + +They say to the boy, "We like your vest. It is very nice. Can we see it?" The boy is surprised. He likes his vest too. It is green and has a dinosaur on it. He says, "OK. You can see it. But you can't touch it." + +He shows them his vest. Anna and Ben look at it. They say, "Wow! It is very nice. But we like our vests more. They are new and they are pink and blue. Do you want to see them?" + +The boy is curious. He says, "OK. I want to see them. But you can't go on the slide." He goes down the slide. He walks to Anna and Ben. He looks at their vests. He says, "They are nice too. But I like my vest more. It has a dinosaur on it." + +Anna and Ben smile. They say, "We know. But we have a secret. Our vests have something on them too. Do you want to know what it is?" The boy is interested. He says, "Yes. I want to know. What is it?" + +Anna and Ben say, "It is a magic word. It can make us go on the slide. Do you want to hear it?" The boy says, "Yes. I want to hear it. What is it?" + +Anna and Ben say, "It is 'please'. If we say 'please', we can go on the slide. Do you want to try it?" The boy thinks. He says, "OK. I want to try it. Please, can I go on the slide with you?" + +Anna and Ben say, "Yes, you can. Come on, let's go!" They run to the slide. They take turns to go on the slide. They have fun. They are not sad anymore. They are friends. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big pile of dust near the swings. They wonder what it is. + +"Maybe it is sand," Sara says. "We can make a castle with it." + +"Maybe it is snow," Tom says. "We can make a snowman with it." + +They decide to touch the dust. It is soft and fluffy. They like how it feels. They start to make shapes with it. + +"Look, I made a heart," Sara says. She shows Tom her dust heart. It is lovely. + +"Look, I made a star," Tom says. He shows Sara his dust star. It is lovely too. + +They are happy with their dust shapes. They put them on the grass. They want to make more. + +But then, a big wind comes. It blows the dust away. Sara and Tom watch their shapes fly in the air. They are sad. + +"Bye, dust," Sara says. + +"Bye, dust," Tom says. + +They hug each other. They decide to play on the swings instead. They still have fun. They are still friends. +Anna and Ben were twins. They liked to play outside, but today it was very cold. They put on their coats, hats and gloves, and went to the park. They saw a big swing there. They both wanted to swing on it. + +"Me first!" Anna said. She ran to the swing and sat on it. She pushed with her feet and went high in the air. She felt happy. + +"Me too!" Ben said. He ran after Anna and tried to grab the swing. He was angry. He wanted to swing too. + +"No, it's mine!" Anna said. She did not want to share. She swung faster and faster. She did not see Ben behind her. + +"Ouch!" Ben said. He fell to the ground. The swing hit him on the head. He cried. He felt hurt. + +Anna stopped swinging. She saw Ben crying. She felt sorry. She got off the swing and went to Ben. She hugged him and said, "I'm sorry, Ben. Are you okay?" + +Ben nodded. He wiped his tears and said, "I'm okay, Anna. I'm sorry too. I should have waited for my turn." + +Anna smiled and said, "It's okay, Ben. We can swing together. We can take turns. It's more fun that way." + +Ben smiled too. He got up and said, "Yes, let's swing together. It's less boring that way." + +They hugged again and went to the swing. They swung together, high and low, fast and slow. They laughed and sang. They felt warm and happy. + +The moral of the story is: Sharing is caring. It's better to play together than to fight. +Lily liked to play with her guitar. She had a red guitar that made loud sounds when she hit the strings. She liked to sing songs with her guitar and pretend she was a star. + +One day, Lily wanted to show her guitar to her friends. She put her guitar in a big bag and went to the park. She saw Ben and Anna playing with a ball. She ran to them and said, "Look at my guitar! Do you want to hear me play?" + +Ben and Anna were curious. They liked music and wanted to see Lily's guitar. Lily opened her bag and took out her guitar. She was very proud of it. She spread a blanket on the grass and sat down. She put her guitar on her lap and started to play. + +Ben and Anna clapped and cheered. They liked Lily's music. They asked her to teach them how to play. Lily was happy to share her guitar. She showed them how to hold it and how to hit the strings. They took turns playing and singing. They had a lot of fun. + +Lily was adventurous. She liked to try new things and share them with her friends. She liked to play with her guitar and make music. She was a star. +Lily and Sam were playing in the park with their mom. They liked to swing, slide and run on the grass. They saw some birds and flowers and said hello to them. They were having a lot of fun. + +But then, they heard a sound. It was the ice-cream truck. It was playing a song and coming closer. Lily and Sam loved ice-cream. They wanted to get some before the truck left. + +"Mom, mom, can we have ice-cream?" they asked. + +"Sure, but you have to hurry. The truck won't wait for long," mom said. + +Lily and Sam ran to the truck as fast as they could. They were out of breath. They looked at the menu and chose their favorite flavors. Lily wanted chocolate and Sam wanted strawberry. They gave their money to the man and got their ice-cream cones. + +They licked their ice-cream and smiled. It was cold and sweet and yummy. They thanked the man and walked back to mom. + +"Did you enjoy your ice-cream?" mom asked. + +"Yes, it was delicious. Thank you, mom," they said. + +They finished their ice-cream and threw away the cones. They were happy, but also tired. They had played a lot and ran a lot. + +"Mom, can we go home now?" they asked. + +"Of course, my sweeties. Let's go home and rest. You did a great job today," mom said. + +She hugged them and took their hands. They walked to the car and got in. They buckled their seat belts and closed their eyes. They fell asleep on the way home. They dreamed of ice-cream and the park. +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play in the kitchen. One day, they see a big bowl of lemons on the table. They want to try them. + +"Look, lemons!" Tim says. "They are yellow and round. Let's eat them!" + +"OK!" Kim says. "They look yummy!" + +They reach for the lemons and take one each. They peel them and bite them. But they do not like them. They make a funny face and spit them out. + +"Yuck!" Tim says. "They are sour! They hurt my mouth!" + +"Me too!" Kim says. "They are not yummy! They are bad!" + +They rub their tongues with their hands. They want to get rid of the sour taste. They look for something sweet to eat. They see a jar of honey on the shelf. They want to get it. + +"Look, honey!" Kim says. "It is golden and sticky. Let's eat it!" + +"OK!" Tim says. "It looks yummy!" + +They reach for the honey and open the jar. They dip their fingers in it and lick them. They like it. It is sweet and smooth. It makes them happy. + +"Mmm!" Tim says. "It is sweet! It makes my mouth feel good!" + +"Me too!" Kim says. "It is yummy! It is good!" + +They rub their bellies with their hands. They are full and satisfied. They smile and hug each other. They are glad they found the honey. They do not want any more lemons. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they go to the lake with their moms. The lake is big and blue. It has fish and ducks. + +Anna and Ben see a boat. The boat is red and white. It has a sail and a wheel. They want to ride the boat. They ask their moms. + +"Can we ride the boat, please?" Anna says. + +"Can we, can we?" Ben says. + +Their moms look at the boat. They look at Anna and Ben. They nod. + +"Okay, you can ride the boat. But be careful and stay close," Anna's mom says. + +"Listen to the man who drives the boat. He is dependable. He knows the lake well," Ben's mom says. + +Anna and Ben are happy. They run to the boat. They put on life jackets. They climb on the boat. The man who drives the boat smiles. He starts the boat. The boat moves on the lake. + +Anna and Ben sit on the boat. They look at the water. They look at the sky. They see clouds and birds. They feel the wind and the sun. They are having fun. + +"Look, a duck!" Anna points. + +"Quack, quack!" Ben says. + +They laugh. They wave to the duck. The duck swims away. + +"Let's play a game," Anna says. + +"What game?" Ben asks. + +"Who can see more things on the lake. The one who sees more things wins," Anna says. + +"Okay, let's play. I go first. I see a fish," Ben says. + +"I see a flower," Anna says. + +"I see a rock," Ben says. + +"I see a leaf," Anna says. + +They take turns. They see many things on the lake. They count them. They are both good at the game. They are both smart. + +"Who wins?" Ben asks. + +"I don't know. We see the same things," Anna says. + +"Maybe we both win," Ben says. + +"Maybe we do," Anna says. + +They smile. They hug. They are both happy. They are both winners. They are both friends. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a big book with many pictures of animals. They want to look at the book together. + +Anna opens the book and sees a lion. She says, "Look, Ben, a lion! It is big and yellow and has a long tail. It can roar and snap." She makes a loud noise and pretends to snap her teeth. + +Ben laughs and turns the page. He sees a monkey. He says, "Look, Anna, a monkey! It is small and brown and has a long tail. It can swing and touch." He swings his arms and pretends to touch his nose. + +Anna and Ben have fun and look at more animals. They see a zebra, a giraffe, a snake, and a bird. They learn their names and what they can do. + +But then, they see a picture of a dog. The dog is black and white and has a sad face. It looks like it is crying. Anna and Ben feel sad too. They wonder why the dog is sad. + +Anna says, "Maybe the dog is lonely. Maybe it wants a friend." Ben says, "Maybe we can be its friends. Maybe we can make it happy." They hug the book and smile at the dog. + +The dog seems to smile back. It looks less sad. Anna and Ben are happy. They say, "We love you, dog. You are our friend." They close the book and put it away. They go to play with their own toys and books. They are still friends. +Tom and Anna are twins. They share a big bed with a blue sheet. But they do not like to share. They always fight for the sheet. They pull and tug and kick and scream. + +One night, Mom hears them and comes to their room. She is not happy. She says, "Stop fighting, you two! You are making too much noise. You are driving me crazy!" + +Tom and Anna stop and look at Mom. They are scared. They do not want to make Mom crazy. They say, "Sorry, Mom. We just want the sheet." + +Mom sighs. She has an idea. She says, "How about we separate the sheet? I can cut it in half. Then you each have your own sheet. No more fighting. OK?" + +Tom and Anna think. They like the idea. They nod and say, "OK, Mom. Thank you, Mom." + +Mom smiles. She gets scissors and cuts the sheet in half. She gives one half to Tom and one half to Anna. They wrap themselves in their own sheet. They are happy. They say, "Good night, Mom. We love you, Mom." + +Mom says, "Good night, Tom. Good night, Anna. I love you, too. Sleep tight. Don't let the bed bugs bite." + +Mom turns off the light and leaves. Tom and Anna snuggle in their own sheet. They do not fight anymore. They fall asleep. They dream of happy things. +One day, Tom and Anna were playing with shapes. They had a box of shapes that they could fit into holes. Tom liked the star shape best. Anna liked the circle shape best. They took turns putting shapes into holes. + +Then, Tom saw a big shape on the wall. It was a shadow of a monster. Tom was scared. He dropped the star shape and ran away. He shouted, "Anna, leave! There is a monster!" + +Anna looked at the wall. She saw the shadow too. But she was not scared. She saw that the shadow was made by a lamp and a toy. She smiled and said, "Tom, come back! There is no monster. It is just a lamp and a toy. See?" + +She moved the lamp and the toy. The shadow changed. It became a flower. She showed Tom the lamp and the toy. Tom came back. He felt silly. He said, "Sorry, Anna. I was scared for nothing. It was not a monster. It was just a lamp and a toy." + +Anna hugged Tom and said, "It's okay, Tom. Sometimes we get scared of things we don't understand. But we can always look closer and find out the truth. Then we won't be scared anymore." + +They picked up the star and the circle shape. They continued playing with shapes. They had fun. + +The moral value of the story is: Don't be afraid of things you don't understand. Look closer and find out the truth. +Tom and Mia like to play with their toy boats. They have a big tub of water in the garden, and they pretend it is the sea. They make waves with their hands, and they sail their boats across the water. + +One day, they decide to make a port for their boats. They find some rocks and sticks, and they pile them up on one side of the tub. They leave a gap for their boats to go in and out. They are very proud of their port. + +They take turns to pick a boat and sail it to the port. They make noises like horns and engines, and they say hello to each other. They have fun docking and undocking their boats. + +But then, Tom picks a boat that is too big for the port. He tries to squeeze it in, but it gets stuck. He pushes and pulls, but it does not move. He gets angry and frustrated. + +Mia tries to help him, but she slips on a wet rock. She falls into the water, and splashes Tom. They both get wet and cold. They start to cry. + +Mum hears them and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the mess and the tears, and she sighs. She picks them up and wraps them in towels. She takes them inside and gives them hot chocolate. She tells them to be careful and gentle with their toys. + +Tom and Mia feel sorry and hug each other. They say they are sorry to Mum and to their boats. They also feel dizzy from the spinning water. They decide to rest and read a book. They promise to play nicely with their port tomorrow. +Lily and Ben love to play with their toy cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They like to zoom them on the floor, on the sofa, and on the table. Sometimes they make noises like vroom, beep, and honk. + +One day, Lily and Ben's mom said they could have ice-cream after lunch. They were very happy and excited. They ate their sandwiches and drank their juice. Then they ran to the kitchen to get their ice-cream. Mom gave them each a cone with a big scoop of vanilla ice-cream. + +Lily and Ben took their ice-cream and their toy cars to the backyard. They wanted to zoom their cars on the grass and the dirt. They had a lot of fun making tracks and bumps and bridges. They also licked their ice-cream and smiled. + +But soon, their ice-cream started to melt. It dripped on their hands and their faces. It also dripped on their toy cars. Their cars became sticky and dirty. Lily and Ben did not like that. They wanted to clean their cars and their hands. + +They ran back to the kitchen and asked mom for a cloth and some water. Mom helped them wipe their cars and their hands. She also gave them a napkin to clean their faces. She said they did a good job playing and eating their ice-cream. She also said they should wash their cars with soap and water later. Lily and Ben nodded and said thank you. They hugged mom and went back to the backyard. They zoomed their cars some more, but this time, they kept their ice-cream away from them. +Lily and Ben are playing in the garden. They like to dig in the dirt and look for bugs and stones. Lily finds a shiny scale. She thinks it is from a fish or a dragon. + +"Look, Ben, I found a scale!" Lily says, holding it up. + +"Wow, that's cool! Can I see?" Ben asks, reaching for it. + +"No, it's mine! I found it!" Lily says, pulling it away. + +"Please, Lily, just let me look. I won't take it," Ben says, trying to grab it. + +They start to fight over the scale. They pull and tug and shout. They don't see the big red ant crawling on the scale. The ant bites Lily's finger. Lily drops the scale and cries. + +"Ow, ow, ow! That ant is spicy! It hurts!" Lily says, rubbing her finger. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. Are you okay?" Ben says, picking up the scale. + +He sees the ant and throws the scale away. He hugs Lily and says he is sorry. He doesn't want the scale anymore. He just wants Lily to be happy. + +They go inside and ask Mom for some ice. Mom puts ice on Lily's finger and kisses it. She says the ant was not spicy, but mean. She says they should share and be nice to each other. + +Lily and Ben say they are sorry and hug Mom. They say they will share and be nice. They don't want to fight over a scale again. They want to play and have fun. +Mia and Leo were adventurous twins who liked to explore new things. One day, they found a big box in the garage. It had many tools inside, like hammers, nails, and screwdrivers. + +"Wow, look at all these tools!" Mia said. "I wonder what they do." + +"Let's try them out!" Leo said. He picked up a screwdriver and a nail. He saw a wooden board on the floor. He tried to push the nail into the board, but it was too hard. + +"Maybe you need to twist it," Mia suggested. She took the screwdriver from Leo and put it on the nail. She turned it around and around, but nothing happened. + +"It's not working," Mia said. "Maybe we need a different tool." + +She looked inside the box and saw a shiny metal thing. It had a round handle and two long arms. She grabbed it and showed it to Leo. + +"What is this?" she asked. + +"I don't know," Leo said. "But it looks cool. Let's see what it does." + +They walked to the board and put the metal thing on the nail. Mia squeezed the handle and the arms closed around the nail. She pulled hard and the nail came out of the board. + +"Wow, it worked!" Mia said. "This tool is amazing. It can take out nails." + +"Let's find more nails and take them out," Leo said. "This is fun." + +They spent the next hour using the metal thing to take out nails from different boards. They made a pile of nails and boards on the floor. They felt proud of their work. + +They did not know that the metal thing was a pliers and that the boards were part of a shelf that their dad was building. They did not know that their dad would be very angry when he saw what they had done. They only knew that they had an adventurous day with a new tool. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play outside. Today, they go to the park with their moms. The park has a big pond with ducks and fish. + +"Look, Lily, a bus!" Tom says. He points to a yellow bus that stops near the park. The bus is modest. It is not shiny or loud. It is old and quiet. + +"Can we ride the bus, Mom?" Lily asks. She likes buses. They are big and fun. + +"Maybe another day, sweetie," Mom says. "We have to walk home soon. It is getting dark." + +Lily and Tom are sad. They want to ride the bus. They walk to the pond to see the ducks. The ducks are swimming and quacking. Lily and Tom smile. They like ducks. They are cute and soft. + +"Can we feed the ducks, Mom?" Tom asks. He has some bread in his pocket. + +"Sure, but be careful," Mom says. "Don't go too close to the water." + +Lily and Tom break the bread into small pieces. They throw them to the ducks. The ducks come closer. They eat the bread and splash the water. Lily and Tom laugh. They like the splashing. It is wet and cool. + +"Hey, watch out!" Tom says. He sees a big duck splash Lily with its wings. Lily gasps. She is wet and cold. + +"Sorry, Lily," the duck says. It is a talking duck. It is friendly and polite. "I didn't mean to splash you. I was just having fun." + +Lily and Tom are surprised. They have never heard a duck talk before. They look at the duck. The duck looks at them. + +"Hello, duck," Lily says. She is not scared. She is curious. + +"Hello, Lily," the duck says. "And hello, Tom. You have nice names. My name is Ducky." + +Lily and Tom smile. They have a new friend. They talk to Ducky. They ask him questions. He tells them stories. He is smart and funny. + +Lily and Tom forget about the bus. They have more fun with Ducky. They feed him more bread. They splash him back. They giggle and quack. + +Mom watches them. She is happy. She sees that Lily and Tom are happy. She thinks that Ducky is a special duck. She wonders where he came from. She decides to ask him later. She hopes he will come back. She likes Ducky too. +Lily is a bird who loves to fly. She has two healthy wings that help her soar in the sky. She likes to sing and play with her friends in the trees. She is happy and free. + +One day, she meets a boy who is sad. He is sitting on a bench and holding a toy plane. He says, "I wish I could fly like you. I want to see the clouds and the sun. But I have no wings. I only have this plane, and it is broken." + +Lily feels sorry for the boy. She says, "You can fly with me. I can share my wings with you. I will hold you and take you up in the air. You can see the clouds and the sun. You can be happy and free." + +The boy smiles and says, "Really? You would do that for me? You are very kind. But how can you share your wings with me? You need them to fly. You own them. They are yours." + +Lily says, "I own my wings, but I can also share them. Sharing is good. It makes me and you happy. Come, hold my feet and I will lift you up. You will see how fun it is to fly." + +The boy holds Lily's feet and she flaps her wings. They rise up in the air and fly together. They see the clouds and the sun. They feel the wind and the joy. They sing and play in the sky. They are happy and free. +Ben and Mia like to play with their toy cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make noises and pretend to drive them on the floor. One day, they find a big white car in the garage. It is their dad's car, but he is not home. + +"Can we play with the white car?" Ben asks Mia. + +"I don't know. Dad said we can't touch it," Mia says. + +"But it looks so fun. And it is white, like snow," Ben says. + +He opens the door and climbs inside. Mia follows him. They see many buttons and levers. They want to try them all. + +Ben pushes a button. The car makes a loud sound. He turns a lever. The car moves a little. He pushes another button. Smoke comes out of the car. + +"Uh-oh. What did you do?" Mia says. + +"I don't know. The car is angry," Ben says. + +They see the smoke is black and smells bad. They are scared. They want to get out of the car. But the door is locked. They cry and rub their eyes. + +"Help! Help!" they shout. + +Their mom hears them. She runs to the garage. She sees the smoke and the car. She is angry and worried. She opens the door and takes them out. + +"What were you doing in the car?" she asks. + +"We wanted to play. We are sorry," Ben and Mia say. + +Mom hugs them and checks if they are hurt. She is glad they are okay. She tells them to never touch the car again. She says it is dangerous and not a toy. She takes them inside and gives them some water and cookies. + +Ben and Mia say they are sorry again. They promise to listen to mom and dad. They decide to play with their toy cars instead. They are happy and safe. +Ben and Lily were hungry. They saw a cake on the table. It looked yummy. They wanted to eat it. + +"Let's take some cake," Ben said. "Mom is not here. She will not know." + +Lily nodded. She took a fork from the drawer. She gave it to Ben. Ben cut a big piece of cake. He put it on a plate. He gave it to Lily. He cut another piece for himself. + +They ate the cake. It was sweet and soft. They smiled. They ate more cake. They did not leave any cake. + +Then they heard a sound. It was Mom. She came back from the shop. She saw the empty plate. She saw the fork. It was filthy. It had cake and cream on it. She was angry. + +"Who ate my cake?" she asked. "It was for Grandma's birthday. She is coming soon." + +Ben and Lily looked at each other. They felt bad. They knew they did a wrong thing. They regretted eating the cake. + +They said sorry to Mom. But Mom was still angry. She said they had to go to their room. They had to stay there until Grandma came. They could not play or watch TV. They could only think about what they did. + +Ben and Lily went to their room. They were sad. They wished they did not eat the cake. They wished they listened to Mom. They wished they had a good ending. But they did not. +Ben and Sam liked to play chess with their grandpa. Grandpa was old and had white hair and glasses. He taught them how to move the pieces and how to say checkmate. Ben and Sam had fun and learned a lot. + +One day, they went to visit grandpa and saw him sitting on the couch with a book. He looked sad and tired. He did not smile when he saw them. He did not want to play chess. He said he had a headache and needed to rest. + +Ben and Sam were worried. They wanted to make grandpa happy. They looked around the room and saw a big box. They opened it and found a lot of toys and games. They saw a puzzle, a ball, a teddy bear, a train, and a hat. They had an idea. + +They took the toys and games and put them on the table. They made a sign that said "Grandpa's Fun Zone". They put the hat on grandpa's head and gave him the teddy bear. They asked him to join them and play. + +Grandpa looked at the table and saw the toys and games. He saw the sign and the hat and the teddy bear. He felt a warm feeling in his heart. He put down his book and got up from the couch. He smiled and hugged Ben and Sam. He said he was sorry for being grumpy. He said he loved them very much. He said he would play with them and have fun. + +Ben and Sam were happy. They played with grandpa and laughed and talked. They forgot about chess and headache. They had a wonderful time. Grandpa did not frown anymore. He was old, but he was young at heart. +Lily and Max are furry cats who live in a big house with a nice lady. They like to play and nap and drink milk from a bowl. Sometimes they chase mice or birds in the garden, but they are careful not to hurt them. + +One day, Lily and Max hear a loud noise from the kitchen. They run to see what it is. They find a big dog who has knocked over the trash can and is eating the scraps. The dog is not furry, he is hairy and smelly. He growls at them and shows his teeth. + +"Go away, dog!" Lily says. "This is our house, not yours!" + +"Meow!" Max agrees. He puffs up his tail and hisses. + +The dog does not listen. He keeps eating and making a mess. Lily and Max are scared and angry. They want to drink their milk, but they are afraid of the dog. + +They see the nice lady coming down the stairs. She sees the dog and the trash and shouts. + +"Bad dog! Get out of here!" She grabs a broom and chases the dog out of the door. She closes it and locks it. + +She turns to Lily and Max and smiles. She picks them up and hugs them. + +"Good cats! You are so brave and smart!" She says. "I'm sorry the dog scared you. He was a stray, he must have been hungry. But he can't come in here and make trouble. This is your home, and you are my pets." + +She puts them down and fills their bowl with fresh milk. She strokes their fur and says. + +"Here you go, my furry friends. Drink your milk and be happy. I love you very much." + +Lily and Max purr and lick her hand. They drink their milk and feel safe and warm. They are glad the dog is gone and the nice lady is here. They are quiet and calm. They snuggle up together and take a nap. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a folder on the table. The folder is red and has a sticker of a star. + +"What is in the folder?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know. Let's open it and see," Ben says. + +They open the folder and see many papers. The papers have drawings and words on them. They look like homework. + +"Wow, these are pretty. Can we take some?" Lily says. + +"No, we can't. These are not ours. They belong to someone else. Maybe they are Mom's or Dad's. We should close the folder and put it back," Ben says. + +But Lily does not listen. She takes a paper and puts it in her pocket. She thinks it is a gift for her. + +"Come on, Ben. Let's go and play outside," she says. + +They go outside and play with a ball. They have fun. But then, Lily feels something wet in her pocket. She takes out the paper and sees that it is covered with juice. The juice is sour and smells bad. It has spilled from her bottle. + +"Yuck! What is this?" Lily says. + +"Oh no! That is the paper you took from the folder. You should not have done that. Now it is ruined and you have made a mess," Ben says. + +Lily feels sorry. She knows she did something wrong. She wants to fix it. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. You were right. I should not have taken the paper. It was not mine. It was not a gift. It was homework. How can I make it better?" she says. + +"Let's go back and tell the truth. Maybe we can help to make a new paper. Or maybe we can say sorry and give a hug. I'm sure they will forgive us," Ben says. + +They go back and find the folder. They see that it is Mom's folder. Mom is a teacher. She has homework for her students. + +"Mom, we have something to tell you," Lily says. + +They tell Mom what they did. They show her the paper. They say sorry and give a hug. + +Mom is not happy. She is sad and angry. She says they should not have opened the folder. They should not have taken the paper. They should have asked first. They should have respected her work. + +But Mom is also kind. She sees that they are sorry. She sees that they want to help. She says they can make a new paper. They can draw and write something nice. They can say sorry to the student. + +They make a new paper. They put it in the folder. They close the folder and put it back. They promise to never do it again. + +Mom smiles. She says she loves them. She says they have learned a lesson. She says they have done a good thing. + +Lily and Ben are happy. They have learned to be honest and respectful. They have learned to say sorry and to make things better. They have learned that taking things that are not yours is not a gift. It is a mistake. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the snow. They make a big igloo with snow blocks. They go inside the igloo and pretend they are Eskimos. + +"Look, we have a cozy home!" Anna says. + +"Yes, and we have a fire and a fish!" Ben says. He points to a red sock and a toy fish. + +They laugh and hug. They are happy. + +But then they hear a loud noise. It is a snow plow. It is clearing the road. It is coming closer to their igloo. + +"Oh no, it will break our igloo!" Anna says. She is scared. + +"Quick, let's get out!" Ben says. He is brave. + +They crawl out of the igloo and run to the sidewalk. They watch as the snow plow pushes the snow and their igloo away. + +They are sad. They cry. + +"Hey, don't cry!" a voice says. It is their mom. She is walking to them. She is calm. + +"Mom, our igloo is gone!" Anna says. + +"I know, honey, I'm sorry. But you can make another one tomorrow. Come on, let's go home. It's cold and dark." Mom says. + +She hugs them and takes their hands. They walk home. + +"Can we have hot chocolate?" Ben asks. + +"Of course, you can. And maybe a cookie too." Mom says. + +They smile. They are warm and safe. They love their mom. +Lily and Tom were playing with their dolls in the garden. They had a tea party with cups and plates and cookies. Lily was very careful with her doll, because it was delicate. She had a pink dress and a hat with flowers. + +"Can I hold your doll, Lily?" Tom asked. He liked the hat with flowers. + +"Okay, but be gentle. She is delicate," Lily said. She gave her doll to Tom. + +Tom took the doll and looked at her. He tried to put the hat on his head, but it was too small. He pulled it hard and it ripped. + +"Oh no! You broke my hat!" Lily cried. She took her doll back and saw the rip. She was very sad and angry. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to," Tom said. He felt bad for making Lily cry. + +"You have to pay for my hat. It was my favorite," Lily said. + +"How can I pay for it? I don't have money," Tom said. + +"You can pay with your cookies. Give me all your cookies," Lily said. + +"But I'm hungry. Can I keep one cookie?" Tom asked. + +"No. You have to give me all your cookies. That's the deal," Lily said. + +Tom sighed. He liked his cookies, but he wanted to make Lily happy. He gave her all his cookies and said sorry again. + +Lily took the cookies and smiled. She was still sad about her hat, but she liked the cookies. She ate one and gave one to her doll. + +"Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend," Lily said. + +"You're welcome, Lily. Can we still play?" Tom asked. + +"Okay. But next time, be careful with my doll. She is delicate," Lily said. + +They hugged and played some more. They had fun in the garden. +Lily and Tom were playing with their blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and bridges and castles. But sometimes they argued about who had more blocks or who had the better idea. + +"Give me that block, Lily!" Tom said. "I need it for my bridge!" + +"No, Tom, it's mine!" Lily said. "I found it first!" + +They both pulled on the block and it broke in half. They were both very sad and angry. + +"Look what you did, Lily!" Tom said. "You broke my block!" + +"It's your fault, Tom!" Lily said. "You were too rough!" + +They started to cry and shout at each other. Their mom heard them and came to the living room. + +"What's going on here?" she asked. "Why are you making so much noise?" + +"Tom broke my block!" Lily said. + +"Lily broke my block!" Tom said. + +Mom looked at the broken block and sighed. She picked up the two pieces and held them in her hands. + +"Look, kids, this block is not very strong. It can't hold much weight. If you pull on it too hard, it will snap. Do you understand?" she said. + +Lily and Tom nodded. They felt a little sorry for breaking the block. + +"Can you fix it, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"I'm afraid not, Lily. It's too broken. But you have many other blocks to play with. Why don't you share them and work together?" Mom said. + +She gave them each a piece of the block as a reminder. + +"OK, Mom. We'll try," Tom said. + +They hugged Mom and said sorry. Then they went back to their blocks and started to build a new tower. They took turns and helped each other. They were happy again. + +Mom smiled and went to the kitchen. She opened the fridge and took out a lemon. She wanted to make some lemonade for the kids. She cut the lemon and squeezed it into a pitcher. She added some water and sugar and stirred it well. She tasted it and made a face. It was too sour. She added some more sugar and tasted it again. It was better. She poured some lemonade into two cups and brought them to the living room. + +"Here you go, kids. Some lemonade for you. It's very refreshing," she said. + +Lily and Tom stopped playing and took the cups. They thanked Mom and drank the lemonade. They liked it. It was sweet and sour and cold. + +"Yummy, Mom. Thank you!" Lily said. + +"This is the best lemonade ever, Mom. You're the best!" Tom said. + +They gave Mom a big kiss and a hug. They were very grateful and happy. + +Mom smiled and hugged them back. She was very proud and happy. She shut the fridge and sat down with them. They drank their lemonade and played with their blocks. They had a lot of fun. They were a happy family. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toy boat in the bathtub. They pretend they are sailors and go on adventures. + +One day, they fill the bathtub with water and bubbles. They put their boat in the water and make it move with their hands. They say, "Ahoy, matey! We are ready to sail the seas!" + +They see a rubber duck floating near the faucet. They think it is a treasure. They want to get it. Tom says, "I will reach it first!" He stretches his arm and tries to grab the duck. + +But the duck is too far. Tom slips and falls into the water. He splashes and cries. Sam says, "Oh no, Tom! Are you okay?" He helps Tom get up and hugs him. + +Tom is wet and cold. He says, "I'm okay, Sam. But I didn't get the duck." Sam says, "It's okay, Tom. We can share the duck. We are sailors and we are friends." He gives Tom a towel and a smile. + +They dry themselves and hug their boat and their duck. They say, "We had fun today. We are the best sailors ever!" +Tom and Lily were playing with their toy cars. They liked to pretend they were racing on a big road. Tom had a blue car and Lily had an orange car. They made noises like vroom and beep. + +"Let's see who is faster," Tom said. "We start here and finish there." He pointed to a line on the floor. + +"OK," Lily said. "But we need fuel first. Our cars are hungry." She picked up a bottle of water and poured some on her car. "There, now you have fuel." + +Tom laughed. "That's not fuel, that's water. Water is for drinking, not for cars. My car has real fuel." He showed Lily a can of juice. "This is fuel. It makes my car go fast." + +Lily frowned. "But juice is for drinking too. And it's sticky. It will make your car dirty." + +Tom shrugged. "I don't care. I want to win. Ready, set, go!" He pushed his car hard and zoomed ahead of Lily. + +Lily followed him with her car. She saw Tom's car leave a trail of juice on the floor. She thought it looked funny. She smiled and kept playing. + +Soon, Tom reached the finish line. He cheered. "I won, I won! I told you my car is faster. My fuel is better." + +Lily reached the finish line too. She clapped. "Good job, Tom. You are fast. But look at your car. It's all sticky and wet. And look at the floor. It's all messy and slippery. You made a big mess." + +Tom looked at his car. He touched it and felt the juice. He looked at the floor. He saw the juice. He felt bad. He realized he was wrong. He said sorry to Lily. "You're right, Lily. I made a big mess. Water is not fuel, and juice is not fuel either. They are for drinking. I was silly and rude. Can you forgive me?" + +Lily nodded. She hugged Tom. "Of course I forgive you, Tom. You are my friend. And you know what? I like your car. It's blue and shiny. And I like my car too. It's orange and bright. They are both nice cars. They don't need fuel. They need love." + +Tom smiled. He hugged Lily back. "You're right, Lily. They are both nice cars. And they both have love. And we have love too. We are friends. And friends don't fight over silly things. They share and care." + +They cleaned up the mess together. They played with their cars some more. They had fun. They learned a lesson. The end. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. But today they want to do something new. They want to crawl under the bed. + +"Come on, Ben, let's crawl under the bed. Maybe we can find something fun," Lily says. + +"OK, Lily, let's go. But be careful. It is dark and dusty under the bed," Ben says. + +They crawl under the bed. They see some old shoes, a ball, a hat and a sock. The sock is blue and has a hole. Lily picks up the sock. + +"Look, Ben, I found a sock. It is not a good sock. It has a hole. But maybe it is useful for something," Lily says. + +"What can you do with a holey sock, Lily? It is not good for your feet. It is not good for anything," Ben says. + +Lily thinks for a moment. Then she has an idea. She puts the sock on her hand. She makes the sock talk. + +"Hello, Ben. I am a sock puppet. I am not a holey sock. I am a funny sock. I can make you laugh," Lily says with a funny voice. + +Ben laughs. He thinks Lily is clever. He wants to play with the sock puppet too. He looks for another sock under the bed. + +"Hello, Lily. I am another sock puppet. I am not a funny sock. I am a silly sock. I can make you giggle," Ben says with a silly voice. + +Lily giggles. She thinks Ben is funny. She plays with the silly sock too. They have fun with their sock puppets. They forget they are under the bed. They are happy. They are twins. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big sign in the park. The sign says: "Start of treasure hunt. Find the clues and win a prize. Only for rich kids." + +Tom and Lily want to play the treasure hunt. But they are not rich. They have no money. They have old clothes and toys. They feel sad. + +"Can we play, please?" Tom asks the man with the sign. + +The man looks at them and laughs. "No, you can't. This is for rich kids only. You are too poor. Go away." + +Tom and Lily are angry. They think the man is mean. They want to show him they are smart and brave. They decide to sneak behind the sign and follow the clues. + +They find the first clue under a bench. It says: "Go to the big tree with the red swing." They run to the tree and find the second clue. It says: "Look under the bridge with the ducks." They go to the bridge and find the third clue. It says: "Go to the fountain with the coins." + +They are close to the end. They are happy. They think they can win the prize. They run to the fountain and look for the last clue. But they see the man with the sign. He is angry. He sees them and shouts. + +"Hey, you! What are you doing? You are cheating! You are not rich! You are not allowed to play! Give me the clues!" + +Tom and Lily are scared. They hold the clues and run away. They see a big box near the fountain. It has a lock and a key. They think it is the prize. They use the key and open the box. Inside, they see a lot of books and toys. They are happy. They think they are rich. + +They take some books and toys and run away. They leave the box open. They hear the man with the sign scream. + +"Hey, you! Come back! You stole my prize! You are bad kids!" + +Tom and Lily laugh. They think they are good kids. They think they are smart and brave. They think they are rich. They go home and share the books and toys with their friends. They have fun. They are happy. The end. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play together. One day, they found a big ruler in the garage. It was a measure that could show how long things were. They decided to use it to measure themselves and see who was taller. + +"Look, I am taller than you!" Tom said, standing next to the measure. He was very proud of his height. + +"No, you are not!" Lily said, standing on her toes. She wanted to be as tall as Tom. + +They both tried to stretch themselves as much as they could, but they were still the same height. They got angry and started to push each other. + +"Stop it, you two!" Mom said, coming into the garage. She saw them fighting and took the measure away. "This is not a toy, it is a tool. You could hurt yourselves or break something. And it does not matter who is taller, you are both my children and I love you the same." + +Tom and Lily felt ashamed of their behavior. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They realized that being friends was more important than being taller. They learned to be happy with who they were and not to compare themselves to others. + +Mom smiled and gave them a cookie each. She was glad that they made up. She told them to go and play outside, but to be careful and not to be clumsy. She did not want them to fall or scrape their knees. + +Tom and Lily nodded and ran outside. They found a ball and a hoop and had fun playing together. They forgot about the measure and their height. They were happy to have each other as friends. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garden. One day, they found a big hole in the ground. They wondered what was inside. + +"Let's dig and see," Ben said. He took a shovel and started to scoop out dirt. + +"Wait, Ben," Sara said. "Maybe there is something bad in there. Maybe it is a trap or a monster. Please be careful." + +Ben did not listen. He thought Sara was foolish and scared. He wanted to find a treasure or a secret. He dug faster and faster. + +Suddenly, he felt something hard and shiny. He pulled it out of the hole. It was a metal ball with buttons and lights. He was very happy. + +"Look, Sara, look what I found!" he shouted. "It is a toy or a machine. Maybe it can fly or talk or make magic. Let's play with it." + +He pressed one of the buttons. The ball made a loud noise and started to shake. Sara was afraid. She ran to Ben and tried to take the ball from him. + +"Ben, stop, stop!" she cried. "That is not a toy or a machine. That is a bomb. It will explode and hurt us and the earth. Please give it to me. We have to throw it away." + +But Ben did not listen. He thought Sara was foolish and silly. He wanted to keep the ball and see what it could do. He pressed another button. The ball flashed and beeped. It was ready to explode. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play with dolls and cars. One day, they find a big leather bag in the attic. The bag is brown and soft. It has many pockets and zippers. + +"Wow, look at this bag!" Sara says. "It is so big and nice. I want to play with it." + +"Me too," Tom says. "Let's see what is inside." + +They open the bag and find many things. They find a hat, a scarf, a book, a pen, and a toy phone. + +"Look, I can wear the hat and the scarf," Sara says. She puts them on and pretends to be cold. + +"Look, I can read the book and write with the pen," Tom says. He opens the book and draws on it. + +"Hello, hello, can you hear me?" Sara says. She holds the toy phone to her ear and makes noises. + +"Who are you talking to?" Tom asks. + +"I am talking to my mom," Sara says. "She is at work. She is very busy." + +"What does she do?" Tom asks. + +"She is a doctor," Sara says. "She helps people who are sick. She is very smart." + +"That is cool," Tom says. "My mom is a teacher. She teaches kids how to read and write. She is very kind." + +They discuss their moms and what they do. They ask each other questions and share stories. They have fun playing with the bag and the things inside. They think the bag is easy to use and has many surprises. They are happy to be friends. +Lily and Tom are playing in the park. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. They run to the slide. But there is a problem. The slide is too high. They need to climb a ladder to reach the slide. + +Lily is brave. She climbs the ladder. She holds on to the bars. She balances on the steps. She reaches the top of the slide. She looks down. She sees Tom. He is still on the ground. He is scared. + +"Come on, Tom!" Lily says. "You can do it! It is fun!" + +Tom shakes his head. He does not want to climb the ladder. He does not like heights. He thinks he will fall. + +"No, Lily," Tom says. "I can't do it. It is too high. I want to go back." + +Lily is sad. She wants to slide with Tom. She does not want to slide alone. She thinks of an idea. + +"Look, Tom," Lily says. "There is another exit. You don't have to climb the ladder. You can go around the slide. There is a tunnel. You can crawl through the tunnel. You can meet me at the bottom of the slide." + +Tom looks. He sees the tunnel. He likes tunnels. He thinks they are fun. He decides to try. + +"Okay, Lily," Tom says. "I will go through the tunnel. You go on the slide. I will see you soon." + +Lily smiles. She is happy. She slides down the slide. She feels the wind in her hair. She laughs. She reaches the bottom of the slide. She sees Tom. He is crawling out of the tunnel. He is smiling too. + +"Hi, Lily," Tom says. "That was fun!" + +"Hi, Tom," Lily says. "You did it! You are good!" + +They hug. They are happy. They are friends. They play some more. They have a good time. +One day, a deer was walking in the forest. He saw a big tree with red and green things on it. He wanted to eat some of them, because they looked yummy. He tried to reach them, but they were too high. He felt sad. + +Then, he heard a voice. "Hello, deer. Do you need some help?" It was a squirrel, who was sitting on a branch. The squirrel was friendly and helpful. He liked to share with other animals. + +"Yes, please. I want to eat some of those things. What are they?" the deer asked. + +"They are apples. They are good for you. They are sweet and juicy. I can help you get some. Wait here," the squirrel said. He ran up the tree and picked some apples. He threw them down to the deer. + +"Thank you, squirrel. You are very kind. These apples are delicious. Do you want some, too?" the deer said. + +"Sure, I do. I like apples, too. But first, I have to prepare something. I have a surprise for you. Come with me," the squirrel said. He led the deer to a small hole in the tree. Inside, there were many nuts and seeds. The squirrel had collected them for the winter. + +"Wow, you have a lot of food. You are very smart and hard-working," the deer said. + +"Thank you, deer. You are very nice and polite. This is my home. And this is my surprise. I made a wreath for you. It is a circle of twigs and leaves and berries. You can wear it on your head. It will make you look pretty and festive," the squirrel said. He gave the wreath to the deer. + +"Oh, squirrel. You are very creative and generous. This is a beautiful gift. I love it. It makes me feel happy and special," the deer said. He put the wreath on his head. He looked at himself in a puddle. He smiled. + +"You are welcome, deer. You are my friend. I am happy to see you happy. You look wonderful. Let's eat some apples and nuts and seeds together. Then, we can play and sing and dance. It is a good day," the squirrel said. + +"Yes, it is. You are my friend, too. I am glad I met you. You are the best. Let's have fun. It is a good day," the deer said. + +They ate and played and sang and danced. They were happy. They were helpful. They were friends. +Ben and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to run and slide and swing. They saw a squirrel on a tree. The squirrel had a big nut in its mouth. + +"Look, a squirrel!" Ben said. "Let's go and say hello!" + +"No, Ben, don't!" Mia said. "The squirrel is busy. It wants to settle its nut in a hole. Leave it alone!" + +But Ben did not listen. He ran to the tree and tried to touch the squirrel. The squirrel was scared. It dropped its nut and ran away. + +"Ben, you are naughty!" Mia said. "You made the squirrel lose its nut. Now it has to find another one." + +Ben felt embarrassed. He did not mean to scare the squirrel. He just wanted to be friendly. + +"I'm sorry, Mia," he said. "I'm sorry, squirrel. I won't bother you again." + +He picked up the nut and put it back on the tree. He hoped the squirrel would come back and get it. + +"Come on, Ben," Mia said. "Let's go and play somewhere else. Maybe we can see some birds or flowers." + +Ben nodded. He followed Mia to another part of the park. He learned his lesson. He would not disturb the animals anymore. He would watch them from a distance and be quiet. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to bounce on the big ball. They bounced high and low, fast and slow. They laughed and had fun. + +Near the ball, there was a statue. It was a man with a hat and a coat. He looked very serious. He did not move or smile. Anna and Ben wondered what he was doing. + +"Who is he?" Anna asked. + +"I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe he is a king or a hero." + +"Maybe he is sad or bored," Anna said. "He needs a friend." + +Anna and Ben decided to be his friends. They bounced to the statue and said hello. They told him their names and asked him his. They tried to make him laugh with jokes and faces. They gave him a flower and a hug. + +But the statue did not answer or change. He stayed still and quiet. Anna and Ben felt sorry for him. + +"Maybe he likes to be alone," Ben said. + +"Maybe he is peaceful," Anna said. + +They bounced away from the statue and waved goodbye. They hoped he was happy in his own way. They went back to the ball and played some more. They were happy in their own way too. +Sara was a naughty girl. She liked to take things that were not hers. One day, she saw a big envelope on the table. It had a stamp and a sticker on it. She wanted to see what was inside. + +She took the envelope and ran to her room. She opened it with her scissors. She saw a card with a picture of a cake and some words. She did not know what the words said. She also saw a shiny coin. She was happy. She put the coin in her pocket. + +But then she heard her mom call her name. "Sara, where are you? I have a request for you. Can you please bring me the envelope from the table? It is a birthday card for your grandma. I need to mail it today." + +Sara felt scared. She knew she did a bad thing. She did not want her mom to find out. She quickly put the card back in the envelope. She ran to the table and put the envelope there. She hoped her mom would not notice. + +She went to her mom and said, "Here is the envelope, mom. What do you want me to do?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Thank you, Sara. You are a good girl. Can you please write your name on the card? Grandma will be happy to see it." + +Sara felt guilty. She did not want to lie to her mom and grandma. She took the coin out of her pocket and said, "Mom, I am sorry. I was naughty. I took the envelope and opened it. I also took the coin. I am sorry. Please don't be mad at me." + +Her mom looked surprised and sad. She said, "Sara, why did you do that? That was not nice. You should not take things that are not yours. You should not open other people's mail. You should not lie to me and grandma. That makes me and grandma sad. How do you think grandma will feel when she sees the envelope is torn and the coin is missing?" + +Sara felt sorry. She said, "I don't know, mom. I was curious. I wanted to see what was inside. I liked the coin. I was wrong. I am sorry. Can I give the coin back? Can I say sorry to grandma?" + +Her mom sighed and said, "Yes, Sara. You can give the coin back. You can say sorry to grandma. But you also need to learn from your mistake. You need to be honest and respectful. You need to ask before you take something. You need to be careful with other people's things. You need to be a good girl. Do you understand?" + +Sara nodded and said, "Yes, mom. I understand. I will try to be a good girl. I love you, mom. I love grandma too." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I love you too, Sara. I am glad you told me the truth. I forgive you. But you still need to say sorry to grandma. Let's go and mail the card. Maybe we can buy a new coin for her too." + +Sara smiled and said, "OK, mom. Let's go. Thank you, mom." +Jill and Jack were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big train set with many cars and tracks. They liked to make the train go around and around, and make noises like "choo-choo" and "ding-ding". + +One day, they had a fight over the train. Jill wanted to make the train go faster, and Jack wanted to make the train go slower. They pulled and pushed the train, and the wire that connected the train to the battery broke. The train stopped moving, and the twins started to cry. + +"Look what you did!" Jill said to Jack. "You broke the train!" + +"No, you did!" Jack said to Jill. "You pulled too hard!" + +They were very angry and sad. They did not want to play with each other anymore. They separated their toys and went to different corners of the room. + +Their mom heard them crying and came to see what was wrong. She saw the broken wire and the train. She also saw the twins sitting apart, with frowns on their faces. + +"What happened here?" she asked. + +"Jill broke the train!" Jack said. + +"Jack broke the train!" Jill said. + +Mom sighed. She knew they loved the train, and she wanted them to be happy. She picked up the wire and the train, and said, "Don't worry, my charming twins. I can fix the wire. It's not a big problem. But you know what is a big problem? When you fight with each other. You are twins, and you should love and help each other. You have more fun when you play together, don't you?" + +Jill and Jack looked at each other. They remembered how much they enjoyed playing with the train, and how much they missed each other. They felt sorry for being mean and selfish. + +They nodded, and said, "Yes, mom. We're sorry. We love each other." + +Mom smiled, and hugged them. She fixed the wire, and gave the train back to them. They thanked her, and hugged her too. Then they played with the train again, taking turns to make it go faster or slower. They laughed and cheered, and made noises like "choo-choo" and "ding-ding". They were happy again. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a cute dog. The dog is brown and fluffy. It has a red collar. + +"Can we pet the dog?" Sara asks Tom. + +"Maybe. Let's ask the owner first," Tom says. + +They walk to the owner. The owner is a nice lady. She smiles at them. + +"Hello, kids. Do you like my dog?" she asks. + +"Yes, we do. He is very cute. What is his name?" Sara says. + +"His name is Spot. He is a friendly dog. You can pet him if you want," the lady says. + +Sara and Tom are happy. They pet Spot. Spot wags his tail. He licks their faces. + +"Spot likes you. He is always looking for new friends," the lady says. + +"Can we play with him?" Tom asks. + +"Sure. But be careful. He has a lot of heat. He can run very fast. He likes to chase balls and sticks," the lady says. + +She gives them a ball and a stick. Sara and Tom throw them for Spot. Spot runs after them. He brings them back. They have fun. + +But then, something happens. Spot sees a squirrel. He barks. He runs after the squirrel. He forgets about the ball and the stick. He forgets about Sara and Tom. + +"Spot, come back!" the lady shouts. + +But Spot does not listen. He follows the squirrel. He runs out of the park. He runs into the street. + +Sara and Tom are scared. They see a big car. The car is coming fast. The car does not see Spot. + +"Spot, watch out!" Sara and Tom scream. + +Will Spot be okay? Will he come back to the park? Will Sara and Tom see him again? +Lily was an adventurous girl who liked to explore new places. One day, she found a pink hat in her closet that had a shiny star on it. She put it on and felt very happy. + +"Look, Mommy, I have a star hat!" she said, running to show her mother. + +"That's a very pretty hat, Lily. Where did you find it?" her mother asked. + +"In the closet. It was hiding behind some clothes. Can I keep it?" Lily said. + +"Of course, honey. It's yours. But be careful, it might have some magic in it," her mother said, smiling. + +Lily did not know what magic was, but she liked the sound of it. She decided to go outside and play with her hat. She saw a big tree in the yard and climbed up to the top. She felt like she was flying with the birds. + +"Hello, birds! I have a star hat! Do you like it?" she said, waving her hat. + +The birds chirped and flew around her. Lily felt very happy. She wanted to see more things with her hat. She climbed down the tree and ran to the street. She saw a bus coming and wanted to get on it. + +"Wait for me, bus! I have a star hat! Can I go with you?" she said, running after the bus. + +The bus driver saw her and stopped. He opened the door and let her in. + +"Hello, little girl. Where are you going?" he asked. + +"I don't know. I want to see new things. I have a star hat. Do you like it?" she said, showing him her hat. + +"That's a very nice hat, but you shouldn't run after buses. It's dangerous. Where is your mommy?" he asked. + +"She's at home. She said my hat might have some magic in it. Do you know what that means?" she asked. + +The bus driver did not know what to say. He looked at her hat and saw the star glittering. He wondered if it was really magic. He decided to take her back to her home. + +"Magic means something special and wonderful, but also sometimes tricky and surprising. You have to be careful with magic. It can make things disappear," he said. + +"Disappear? What does that mean?" she asked. + +"Disappear means to go away and not come back. Like this," he said, and took off his hat and threw it out the window. + +Lily gasped. She saw his hat fly away and vanish. + +"Where did your hat go?" she asked. + +"It disappeared. It's gone. Do you understand?" he said. + +Lily nodded. She felt sad for his hat. She did not want her hat to disappear. She liked her hat. She hugged it and held it tight. + +"Please don't disappear, star hat. I love you," she said. + +The bus driver smiled. He felt sorry for his hat, too. But he was glad he made her understand. He drove her back to her home and helped her get off the bus. + +"Here we are, little girl. This is your home. Go find your mommy and tell her about your adventure. And remember, be careful with your hat. It might have some magic in it," he said. + +"Thank you, bus driver. You are very nice. I'm sorry about your hat. I hope you find another one. Goodbye," she said, and waved her hat. + +"Goodbye, little girl. Have fun with your hat. But not too much fun," he said, and waved back. + +Lily ran to her door and knocked. Her mother opened it and hugged her. + +"Lily, where have you been? I was so worried. What have you been doing?" she asked. + +"I went on an adventure, Mommy. I saw birds and buses and new things. I have a star hat. Do you like it?" she said, showing her hat. + +Her mother looked at her hat and gasped. She recognized it. It was her hat. The hat she had when she was a little girl. The hat that had some magic in it. The hat that made her disappear. +Anna was very good at school. She liked to learn new things and play with her friends. But there was one thing she did not like: tests. Tests were scary. They had many questions and she had to write the answers. Sometimes she did not know the answers and felt sad. + +One day, her teacher said they would have a big test the next day. It was about animals and their sounds. Anna loved animals, but she was not sure if she could remember all their sounds. She went home and tried to study, but she was too nervous. She wished she could skip the test. + +The next day, she went to school with a heavy heart. She saw her friend Ben in the playground. He smiled and said, "Hi, Anna. Are you ready for the test?" Anna shook her head and said, "No, Ben. I am scared. I don't want to do the test." Ben hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Anna. You can do it. You know a lot about animals. And I have a surprise for you. If you do the test, I will give you something special." + +Anna was curious. She asked, "What is it, Ben?" Ben winked and said, "You will see. But you have to do the test first. Come on, let's go to the classroom." He took her hand and led her to the door. Anna felt a little better. She liked surprises. Maybe the test would not be so bad. + +She followed Ben to her seat and took the test paper. She looked at the questions and tried to think of the answers. She knew some of them, like what sound a cow makes or what a lion has on its head. But some of them were hard, like what sound a giraffe makes or what a penguin eats. She guessed and hoped she was right. She finished the test and gave it to the teacher. She felt relieved and proud. She did the test! + +She looked at Ben and he smiled. He whispered, "Good job, Anna. Now, are you ready for your surprise?" He reached into his backpack and pulled out a small box. He gave it to Anna and said, "Open it." Anna opened the box and gasped. Inside was a beautiful necklace with a charm of a cat. She loved cats. She said, "Wow, Ben. This is amazing. Thank you so much. How did you know I like cats?" Ben said, "I know you, Anna. You always draw cats and talk about them. I wanted to give you something to celebrate your test. You are my best friend." Anna hugged him and said, "You are my best friend too, Ben. Thank you for helping me with the test. You made it less scary." They put on their necklaces and smiled. They were happy. They celebrated their test. +Sam and Mia are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big cloud in the sky. It is dark and loud. + +"Look, Sam, a storm is coming!" Mia says. + +"Let's go to the shelter!" Sam says. The shelter is a small house near the park. It is for people who need a place to stay. + +They run to the shelter. They knock on the door. A woman opens it. She has a kind face and a big smile. + +"Hello, children, do you need help?" she asks. + +"Yes, please, can we sit here until the storm is over?" Mia asks. + +"Of course, you can. You are very smart to come here. Come in, I have some cookies and milk for you." she says. + +She leads them to a cozy room. There are some books and toys on the shelves. She gives them each a plate of cookies and a glass of milk. + +"Thank you, you are very nice." Sam says. + +"You are very welcome. What are your names?" she asks. + +"I am Sam and this is Mia. We are friends." Sam says. + +"I am Mrs. Lee. I work at the shelter. I help people who need a place to stay. Sometimes they are sad or scared or lonely. I try to make them feel better." she says. + +"That is very good. You are very kind." Mia says. + +They talk and eat and play. They hear the rain and the thunder outside. But they are not afraid. They are safe and warm and happy in the shelter. They are glad they have each other and Mrs. Lee. They are good friends. +One day, a mouse saw a big piece of cheese on a table. He was very hungry and wanted to eat it. But he was not stupid. He knew that cheese was a trap. He looked around and saw a wire and a spring. If he touched the cheese, the wire would pull the spring and a cage would fall on him. + +He thought of a way to get the cheese without getting caught. He found a stick and a stone. He set the stick on the wire and the stone on the stick. Then he pushed the stone with his nose. The stick moved and the wire pulled the spring. The cage fell on the table, but the mouse was not under it. He was safe. + +He ran to the cheese and took a big bite. He was very happy and proud. He had outsmarted the trap. He did not know that a cat was watching him from behind a curtain. The cat was very hungry and wanted to eat him. But he was not stupid. He waited for the mouse to finish the cheese and run away. Then he followed him quietly. + +The mouse did not see the cat. He was too busy looking for more cheese. He ran into a hole in the wall. The cat ran after him. But he was too big to fit in the hole. He scratched and clawed at the wall, but he could not reach the mouse. He was angry and frustrated. + +The mouse heard the cat and laughed. He had outsmarted the cat. He was safe in his hole. He had cheese in his belly. He was very happy and proud. He did not know that a snake was living in the hole. The snake was very hungry and wanted to eat him. But he was not stupid. He waited for the mouse to come closer. Then he struck. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play with toys and draw pictures. One day, they decided to put on a show for their moms and dads. They used a big box as a stage and some old clothes as costumes. + +Lily was a princess and Ben was a knight. They acted out a story they made up. The princess was locked in a tower by a mean dragon. The knight had to rescue her with his sword and shield. He also had a secret weapon: a peanut. + +The dragon was allergic to peanuts. When the knight threw the peanut at the dragon, the dragon sneezed and ran away. The knight climbed the tower and freed the princess. They hugged and danced happily. + +Their moms and dads watched the show and smiled. They were very proud of Lily and Ben. When the show was over, they clapped their hands and cheered. They applauded loudly. + +Lily and Ben bowed and thanked their audience. They were very happy. They shared the peanut as a snack. They agreed that it was the best show ever. +Lily liked to skip in the park. She skipped with her mom and dad. She skipped with her dog. She skipped with her friends. Skipping made her happy. + +One day, she saw a new thing in the park. It was small and black and had six legs. It was an insect. Lily wanted to see it better. She stopped skipping and went closer. + +The insect was restless. It moved fast on the grass. It did not like Lily. It made a loud buzz. It flew at Lily's face. Lily was scared. She ran away. + +Lily's mom and dad saw what happened. They hugged Lily and told her it was okay. They said the insect was a bee. They said bees can sting, but they also make honey. They said bees are good for flowers and trees. + +Lily felt better. She learned something new. She decided to skip again. But she did not go near the bees. She skipped with her mom and dad. She skipped with her dog. She skipped with her friends. Skipping made her happy. +Ben was a soldier. He had a big gun and a green hat. He liked to help people and stop bad guys. But sometimes he was nervous. He did not like loud noises and scary things. + +One day, he had to go to a big city with his friends. They had to find a bad guy who had a bomb. The bad guy wanted to hurt many people. Ben and his friends had to stop him. + +They walked in the streets and looked for clues. They saw a big truck with a sign. The sign said "BOMB". Ben and his friends ran to the truck. They wanted to see if the bad guy was there. + +But when they got close, the truck made a loud noise. It was a trap. The bad guy had set a bomb in the truck. It exploded and made fire and smoke. Ben and his friends fell to the ground. They were hurt and scared. + +Ben felt pain in his leg. He saw blood. He was very nervous. He wanted to go home. He wanted his mom. He cried. + +"Ben, Ben, are you okay?" one of his friends asked. He was next to him. He had a bandage on his arm. He tried to help Ben. + +"I'm scared. I want to go home. I don't want to be a soldier anymore," Ben said. + +"Me too, Ben. Me too. But we have to be brave. We have to finish our job. We have to stop the bad guy. We have to save the people. Can you do that, Ben?" his friend said. + +Ben looked at his friend. He saw his eyes. They were brave and kind. He felt a little better. He nodded. + +"Okay. I can do that. I can be brave. I can be a soldier. Let's go," Ben said. + +They got up and limped to their other friends. They had a new plan. They had to increase their speed and find the bad guy. They had to work together and be smart. They had to be soldiers. +Tom and Anna liked to play in their big wardrobe. It had many clothes and hats and shoes that they could try on. Sometimes they pretended to be kings and queens, or pirates and fairies, or doctors and teachers. + +One day, they found a big red cape in the wardrobe. It was soft and shiny and had a golden clasp. Tom put it on and said, "Look, Anna, I am a superhero! I can soar in the sky and save the world!" + +Anna laughed and said, "You are silly, Tom. You cannot soar in the sky. You need wings or a plane or a rocket to do that." + +Tom said, "No, I don't. I just need to believe and run fast and jump high. Watch me!" He ran to the window and opened it. He felt the wind in his hair and the sun on his face. He said, "Here I go!" and jumped out of the window. + +Anna screamed and ran to the window. She was scared and worried. She looked down and saw Tom lying on the grass. He was not moving. She cried and shouted, "Tom, Tom, are you okay? Please wake up!" + +A wise old owl was sitting on a branch near the window. He saw what happened and flew down to Tom. He said, "Hoo, hoo, little boy, what were you thinking? You cannot soar in the sky with a cape. You are not a superhero. You are a human. Humans need to be careful and listen to their sisters. They are wise and love you." + +Tom opened his eyes and groaned. He felt pain in his legs and arms and head. He saw the owl and said, "Who are you? Are you a superhero?" + +The owl said, "No, I am not a superhero. I am an owl. I can soar in the sky with my wings. But I do not save the world. I just watch and learn and teach. You should do the same." + +Tom said, "I am sorry, owl. I was silly and foolish. I wanted to soar in the sky and have fun. But I did not think and I did not listen. I hurt myself and I scared Anna. I love Anna. She is wise and kind." + +The owl said, "Hoo, hoo, that is good, little boy. You learned a lesson today. You should always be careful and listen to your sister. She loves you too. Now, let me help you. I will call your mom and dad. They will come and take you to the doctor. He will make you feel better. Then you can play in the wardrobe again. But remember, no more jumping out of the window. Okay?" + +Tom said, "Okay, owl. Thank you for helping me. You are wise and nice. Can I be your friend?" + +The owl said, "Hoo, hoo, of course, little boy. You can be my friend. And I will be yours. But only if you promise to be careful and listen to your sister. Deal?" + +Tom said, "Deal, owl. Deal." He smiled and hugged the owl. Anna ran down the stairs and hugged Tom too. She was happy and relieved. She said, "I love you, Tom. You are my brother. And you are my friend." + +The owl said, "Hoo, hoo, what a happy ending. You are a lucky family. You have each other. And you have me. Now, let's go and find your mom and dad. They will be worried too. Come on, let's go." He flapped his wings and soared in the sky. Tom and Anna followed him. They held hands and looked up. They saw the owl and the cape and the sun. They felt the wind and the grass and the love. They were happy and grateful. They learned a lesson today. They learned to be careful and listen and love. And they learned to soar in their hearts. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the garden. One day, they find a big bottle of soap. They want to make bubbles. + +"Look, Tom, I have soap!" Lily says. She opens the bottle and pours some soap on her hand. + +"Me too, me too!" Tom says. He grabs the bottle and pours some soap on his hand. + +They blow on their hands and make bubbles. The bubbles are big and shiny. They laugh and clap. + +"More, more!" Tom says. He pours more soap on his hand. He blows harder and harder. + +"Stop, Tom, stop!" Lily says. She sees something bad. The soap is going in Tom's ears. "The soap will make you deaf!" + +But Tom does not hear Lily. He blows more and more. The soap fills his ears. He can't hear anything. + +"Tom, Tom, can you hear me?" Lily says. She shakes Tom's arm. She is scared. + +But Tom does not answer. He does not hear Lily. He does not hear anything. He is deaf. + +Lily cries. Tom cries. They are sad. The soap is bad. The end. +Tim and Jen are friends. They live in a small house on a busy street. Every morning, they wake up early and go to school. They like to learn new things and play with their classmates. + +One day, Tim and Jen see a big sign on their way to school. The sign says "Garage Sale". They see many things on the grass: toys, books, clothes, and more. They look at each other and smile. They have some money in their pockets. They want to buy something cheap and fun. + +They run to the garage sale and look around. They see a ball, a doll, a car, and a puzzle. They like them all, but they can only buy one thing each. They have to choose. + +Tim sees a big teddy bear. He likes teddy bears. He picks it up and hugs it. He asks the lady, "How much for the bear?" + +The lady smiles and says, "One dollar. It's very cheap." + +Tim is happy. He gives the lady one dollar and takes the bear. He says, "Thank you. I love the bear." + +Jen sees a shiny necklace. She likes shiny things. She picks it up and puts it around her neck. She asks the lady, "How much for the necklace?" + +The lady frowns and says, "Five dollars. It's very expensive." + +Jen is sad. She only has two dollars. She can't buy the necklace. She says, "Sorry. I can't buy the necklace." + +She puts it back and looks for something else. She sees a book. She likes books. She picks it up and opens it. She sees pictures and words. She asks the lady, "How much for the book?" + +The lady smiles and says, "One dollar. It's very cheap." + +Jen is happy. She gives the lady one dollar and takes the book. She says, "Thank you. I love the book." + +Tim and Jen are happy. They have bought something cheap and fun. They hug each other and say, "Let's go to school and show our friends." + +They run to school with their new things. They don't know that the teddy bear has a hole and the book has a surprise. They will find out soon. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big book on a bench. The book has many pictures and words. Sara and Tom want to read the book. + +"Let's look at the book," Sara says. "Maybe it has a good story." + +"OK," Tom says. "But we have to be careful. Maybe the book belongs to someone." + +They open the book and see a story about a pale girl and a wolf. The girl has a red hat and a basket. The wolf has big teeth and a bad plan. Sara and Tom are scared, but they want to know what happens. + +They read the story and see how the wolf tries to trick the girl. He pretends to be her grandma and waits for her in the bed. The girl is not fooled. She sees the wolf's ears, eyes, and teeth. She screams and runs away. + +"Wow, that was a scary story," Tom says. "I'm glad the girl was smart and brave." + +"Me too," Sara says. "But I feel sorry for the wolf. He must be hungry and lonely." + +Sara and Tom close the book and put it back on the bench. They hope the owner will come back soon. They also hope the wolf will find a friend and some food. They do not want to bite anyone. They are nice. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the yard. One day, they see a big dog in the yard. The dog is smelly and angry. It barks at them and runs to them. + +Tom and Sam are scared. They run to the house. But the door is locked. Mom is not home. They look for a place to hide. They see a big box. They jump in the box. + +The dog comes to the box. It smells the box. It bites the box. Tom and Sam are quiet. They hope the dog will go away. + +But the dog does not go away. It pushes the box. The box falls over. Tom and Sam fall out. The dog sees them. It barks louder. + +Tom and Sam see a belt on the ground. It is Dad's belt. Tom picks up the belt. He swings the belt at the dog. The dog is surprised. It backs away. + +Tom and Sam run to the fence. They climb over the fence. They escape from the dog. They are safe. + +They go to the neighbor's house. They knock on the door. The neighbor opens the door. She sees Tom and Sam. She sees the belt. She sees the smelly dog. + +She says, "What happened?" Tom and Sam tell her the story. She says, "You are brave boys. Come in. I will call your mom." Tom and Sam are happy. They hug the neighbor. They hug each other. They are glad they escaped from the smelly dog. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a big bag of peanuts. They share the peanuts with the squirrels and the birds. + +"Look, Anna, this squirrel is so cute!" Ben says. He gives a peanut to the squirrel. The squirrel takes the peanut and runs away. + +"Yes, Ben, it is very cute. And this bird is very pretty!" Anna says. She gives a peanut to the bird. The bird sings and flies away. + +Anna and Ben eat some peanuts too. They are crunchy and yummy. They eat and eat until the bag is empty. + +"We finish the peanuts!" Anna says. She shows the empty bag to Ben. + +"We finish the peanuts!" Ben says. He smiles at Anna. + +They are happy and full. They find a big tree. They sit under the tree. They feel the sun and the breeze. They are comfortable. + +They close their eyes. They listen to the sounds of the park. They nap under the tree. They are friends. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs. They found a big ant hill and wanted to see the ants. + +"Look, Tom, so many ants!" Lily said. "They are busy and fast. What are they doing?" + +Tom picked up a stick and poked the ant hill. He wanted to make the ants come out. "They are hiding, Lily. Let's make them show us." + +Lily did not like Tom's idea. She thought it was mean to bother the ants. She wanted to watch them, not hurt them. "No, Tom, stop it. You are making them angry. They will bite you." + +Tom ignored Lily. He thought he was brave and clever. He poked the ant hill harder and harder. He laughed when he saw the ants run around. He did not see the big ant that crawled up his stick and onto his hand. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom cried. He dropped the stick and shook his hand. The ant had bitten him. It hurt a lot. He ran to his mom and showed her his hand. It was red and swollen. + +"Tom, what did you do?" his mom asked. She saw the filthy stick and the ant hill. She knew what had happened. She took him inside and put some cream on his hand. She told him to be gentle with the ants and not to poke them. + +Lily stayed in the garden. She felt sorry for Tom, but she was also glad that he learned his lesson. She watched the ants rebuild their hill. She whispered to them, "I'm sorry, ants. I won't bother you. You are amazing and smart." The ants ignored Lily. They did not care about her. They had their own work to do. +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 coal eyes. They were very happy. + +But then a big dog came. He was black and hairy. He barked loud and ran fast. He wanted to play too. He jumped on the snowman and knocked him down. He bit the hat and the scarf. He ate the carrot nose and the coal eyes. He made a mess. + +Tom and Lily were very sad. They cried and shouted. "Go away, bad dog! You ruined our snowman! You are mean and naughty!" + +The dog did not listen. He wagged his tail and licked his lips. He thought it was fun. He barked some more and ran around. + +Tom and Lily were cold and scared. They shivered and hugged each other. They wished their mom would come. They did not like the dog. He was big and harsh. He had no shape. He was a monster. +Tom and Mia liked to play on the farm. They liked to feed the chickens, pet the cows and run with the dogs. But their favorite animal was Molly, the mule. Molly was very kind and gentle. She let Tom and Mia ride on her back and gave them soft nuzzles. + +One day, Tom and Mia wanted to do something special for Molly. They decided to make her a wreath of flowers. They picked some daisies, roses and sunflowers from the garden. They tied them together with a ribbon. They were very proud of their gift. + +They ran to the barn, where Molly was resting. They called her name and showed her the wreath. Molly lifted her head and smiled. She walked over to them and sniffed the flowers. She liked them very much. She thanked Tom and Mia with a loud bray. + +Tom and Mia put the wreath around Molly's neck. They hugged her and told her they loved her. Molly felt very happy. She wanted to show them how much she appreciated their generous gesture. She decided to do something fun for them. + +She started to spin around in a circle, making the wreath fly in the air. Tom and Mia laughed and clapped. They joined Molly in the spinning game. They spun faster and faster, until they all fell down on the hay. They cuddled with Molly and giggled. They had a wonderful time. Molly was the best mule ever. +Ben was a curious boy who liked to explore new things. One morning, he woke up early and saw a big green melon on the kitchen table. He wondered what it was and how it tasted. He climbed on a chair and reached for the melon. + +"Ben, what are you doing?" his mom asked, coming into the kitchen. She saw Ben holding the melon with both hands. + +"I want to try this," Ben said, pointing to the melon. + +"That's a melon, Ben. It's a fruit that is sweet and juicy inside. But you need to cut it first, with a knife. It's too hard to bite," his mom explained. + +"Can you cut it for me, mom?" Ben asked, looking at the melon with interest. + +"Sure, Ben. But first, let's wash our hands and brush our teeth. Then we can have some melon for breakfast," his mom said, taking the melon from Ben and putting it on the counter. + +"Okay, mom," Ben said, jumping off the chair and following his mom to the bathroom. He was excited to taste the melon and learn more about it. He was a curious boy who liked to explore new things. +Tom and Sue like to play outside. They have many toys, but they like to share. Tom has a red truck and Sue has a blue bike. They lend their toys to each other and have fun. + +One day, they see a stream near their house. The stream has clear water and small fish. Tom and Sue want to play with the stream. They bring their toys and a bucket. + +Tom says, "I want to fill the bucket with water and fish. Can I use your bike to carry the bucket?" + +Sue says, "Yes, you can use my bike. But be careful. Don't spill the water or hurt the fish." + +Tom says, "Thank you, Sue. You are very nice. I will be careful." + +Tom fills the bucket with water and fish. He puts the bucket on the bike and rides back to Sue. Sue is waiting for him. She has organized their toys on the grass. She has made a road for the truck and a bridge for the bike. + +Sue says, "Look, Tom. I have made a play area for us. We can use the water and fish to make a pond. We can drive the truck and the bike around the pond." + +Tom says, "Wow, Sue. You are very smart. You have organized our toys very well. This looks like fun." + +Tom and Sue play with their toys, the water and the fish. They are happy and friendly. They lend their toys to each other and have fun. +Mia likes to look at the stars at night. She has a big book with pictures of stars and planets. She learns their names and shapes. One night, she sees a bright light in the sky. It is a comet. A comet is a star with a long tail. Mia is very happy. She runs to tell her mom and dad. + +Mom and dad are in the kitchen. They are making a cake. It is Mia's birthday tomorrow. They want to surprise her with a special cake. They have candles, sprinkles, and frosting. They are making an original cake. An original cake is a cake that no one else has. Mia loves original things. She likes to draw, sing, and make stories. + +Mia tells mom and dad about the comet. They are happy too. They say the comet is a special gift for Mia. They say the comet is delivering a wish for her. Delivering means bringing something to someone. Mia thinks hard. What does she wish for? She wishes for a happy birthday with her family and friends. She wishes for a fun party with games and balloons. She wishes for a slice of the original cake. + +Mom and dad hug Mia. They say they love her very much. They say they are proud of her. They say she is original too. Mia smiles. She feels warm and cozy. She thanks the comet for delivering her wish. She hopes the comet will come back again. She says good night to the comet and the stars. She goes to bed and dreams of her birthday. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their dog, Spot. One day, they see a big slide. Anna wants to try it, but Ben is scared. + +"Come on, Ben, it will be fun!" Anna says. "You are brave, you can do it!" + +Ben shakes his head. "No, it is too high. I will fall and hurt myself." + +Anna thinks for a moment. She has an idea. She runs to their mom, who is sitting on a bench. She asks for some sauce. Mom gives her a small bottle of ketchup. + +"Thank you, Mom!" Anna says. She runs back to Ben and Spot. She shows them the sauce. + +"Look, Ben, I have sauce. If you go on the slide with me, I will give you some sauce. You like sauce, right?" + +Ben nods. He likes sauce very much. He looks at the slide again. It is still high, but he wants the sauce. + +"Okay, I will try it," he says. "But you have to go first." + +Anna agrees. She climbs up the stairs and sits on the slide. She holds the sauce in her hand. She smiles at Ben and Spot. + +"Ready, set, go!" she shouts. She slides down fast. She laughs and feels the wind in her hair. + +Ben watches her. He sees that she is happy and safe. He feels a little less scared. He follows her up the stairs and sits on the slide. He holds Spot in his arms. + +"Ready, set, go!" he repeats. He slides down with Spot. He feels a little nervous, but also excited. He lands next to Anna. + +They both giggle and hug each other. Spot barks and licks their faces. + +"Wow, that was fun!" Ben says. "Can we do it again?" + +"Sure, let's do it again!" Anna says. She gives him some sauce. He squeezes some on his finger and licks it. It is yummy. + +They run back to the slide, holding hands. They are brave and happy. Mom watches them and smiles. She is proud of them. +Lily and Ben are brother and sister. They like to play in the attic. The attic is a big room under the roof. It has many old things and toys. + +One day, they find a big box in the attic. They open the box and see a lot of books. Lily loves books. She kneels down and picks one. She says, "Look, Ben, this book has pictures of animals. Let's read it." + +But Ben does not like books. He likes cars. He sees a red car in the box. He grabs the car and says, "No, Lily, I want to play with this car. It is fast and shiny. Let's race it." + +Lily and Ben start to fight. They pull the book and the car. They yell and cry. They are not happy. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to the attic. She sees Lily and Ben fighting. She is not happy. She says, "Stop, Lily and Ben. Why are you fighting? You have many things to play with. You can share and take turns. That is how you can be happy." + +Lily and Ben listen to Mom. They say sorry to each other. They hug and smile. They decide to read the book and play with the car together. They are happy. Mom is happy. They have fun in the attic. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a watch. The watch can tell time. The watch is reliable. It always works. + +One day, they want to go on the slide. But there is a line. Many kids are waiting. Ben and Mia look at the watch. They have to go home soon. They are sad. + +"Can we use the watch to skip the line?" Ben asks Mia. + +"How?" Mia says. + +"Maybe we can tell the other kids that the watch is magic. And it can make them fly. And we can trade the watch for a turn on the slide." Ben says. + +Mia thinks. She likes the watch. She does not want to lose it. But she also wants to go on the slide. She nods. + +"OK. Let's try." Mia says. + +They go to the front of the line. They show the watch to the other kids. They say it is magic. They say it can make them fly. They ask if anyone wants to trade. + +Some kids laugh. They do not believe them. They say the watch is not magic. They say it is just a watch. They say no. + +But one kid is curious. He has never seen a watch like that. He wants to try. He says yes. + +Ben and Mia give him the watch. He gives them his turn on the slide. They are happy. They run to the slide. They slide down. They have fun. + +The kid looks at the watch. He tries to make it fly. He shakes it. He presses it. He talks to it. Nothing happens. He is confused. He is angry. He wants his turn back. + +He runs after Ben and Mia. He yells at them. He says they lied. He says the watch is not magic. He says he wants his turn back. + +But Ben and Mia are gone. They have left the park. They have gone home. They have taken another watch. The watch is not theirs. The watch is their mom's. They have borrowed it. They have not asked. They are in trouble. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but they did not like to share them. They always fought over who got to play with what, and they made a lot of noise and mess. + +One day, their mom said, "We are going to the store to buy a new rug for the living room. You can come with me, or you can stay home with dad. But you have to clean up your toys first." + +Ben and Lily did not want to clean up their toys. They wanted to keep playing. They said, "No, we don't want to go to the store. We want to stay home with dad." + +Their mom said, "Okay, but you have to promise to clean up your toys before I come back. And don't fight, or dad will be grumpy." + +Ben and Lily said, "Okay, okay, we promise." But they did not mean it. As soon as their mom left, they started to play again. They did not clean up their toys. They did not share. They did not listen to their dad. They made him very grumpy. + +When their mom came back, she saw the mess and the noise. She was very angry. She said, "Ben and Lily, you did not keep your promise. You did not clean up your toys. You did not behave. You made dad grumpy. You are not nice." + +She took away their toys and put them in a box. She said, "You cannot play with your toys until you learn to share and be nice. And you have to help me put the new rug in the living room." + +Ben and Lily felt very sad. They realized they had been selfish and naughty. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We are sorry, dad. We want to be nice. We want to share. We want to help." + +They helped their mom put the new rug in the living room. It was a soft and colorful rug. They liked it very much. They said, "Wow, mom, this is a nice rug. Can we play on it?" + +Their mom said, "Yes, you can play on it, but only if you share and be nice. And you have to clean up your toys after you play." + +Ben and Lily agreed. They said, "Okay, mom, we will share and be nice. And we will clean up our toys. Thank you for the nice rug." + +They hugged their mom and dad. They were not grumpy anymore. They were happy. They learned that sharing and being nice is better than fighting and being naughty. They played on the new rug with their toys, and they had a lot of fun. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys and draw pictures. One day, Lily draws a picture of a cat. She uses a black crayon and makes a big circle for the head, two small triangles for the ears, and a long tail. She shows her picture to Tom. + +"Look, Tom, this is my cat. His name is Max. Do you like him?" Lily asks. + +Tom looks at the picture and smiles. He thinks the cat is cute. He likes cats too. He has a cat at home. His cat is white and fluffy. + +"Yes, Lily, I like your cat. He is very cute. Can I draw a picture of my cat too?" Tom asks. + +Lily nods and gives Tom a white crayon. She helps him find a blank paper. Tom draws a picture of his cat. He makes a big circle for the head, two small triangles for the ears, and a long tail. He adds some dots for the eyes and nose, and some lines for the whiskers. He shows his picture to Lily. + +"Look, Lily, this is my cat. Her name is Snowy. Do you like her?" Tom asks. + +Lily looks at the picture and smiles. She thinks the cat is cute. She likes white and fluffy cats too. She has a teddy bear that is white and fluffy. + +"Yes, Tom, I like your cat. She is very cute. Can I hug your cat?" Lily asks. + +Tom nods and gives Lily his picture. Lily hugs the picture and pretends it is a real cat. She makes a purring sound. Tom hugs Lily's picture and pretends it is a real cat. He makes a meowing sound. They laugh and play with their pictures. They are happy. They are friends. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together. They have a big box of toys. They have dolls, cars, balls, and books. + +One day, Anna and Ben find a letter in the box. The letter is old and yellow. It has a stamp and a name on it. Anna and Ben do not know who the letter is for. + +"Who is this letter for?" Anna asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is for someone who lived here before," Ben says. + +"Maybe we should give it to the mailman. He can find the person who wants the letter," Anna says. + +"Good idea. Let's go outside and wait for the mailman," Ben says. + +Anna and Ben take the letter and go outside. They see the mailman coming down the street. He has a big bag of letters and packages. He is dependable. He always brings the mail on time. + +"Hello, mailman!" Anna and Ben shout. + +"Hello, Anna and Ben! What do you have there?" the mailman asks. + +"We have a letter for you. We found it in our toy box. We don't know who it is for," Anna says. + +"Let me see. Oh, this is a very old letter. It is from a long time ago. It is for someone who used to live in your house. His name is Tom," the mailman says. + +"Wow, that is cool. Do you know where Tom is now?" Ben asks. + +"I'm sorry, I don't. He moved away a long time ago. I don't know if he ever got this letter. Maybe it got lost in the mail," the mailman says. + +"That is sad. Maybe he was waiting for this letter. Maybe it was important," Anna says. + +"Maybe. But you know what? You can still do something nice for Tom. You can throw the letter in the air and make a wish for him. Maybe he will feel it and be happy," the mailman says. + +"Really? Can we do that?" Anna and Ben ask. + +"Sure, why not? It's a nice thing to do. And maybe the letter will find its way to Tom somehow," the mailman says. + +"Okay, let's do it. Thank you, mailman!" Anna and Ben say. + +They hold the letter together and throw it in the air. They close their eyes and make a wish for Tom. They hope he is happy and has a good life. They smile and wave to the mailman. He smiles and waves back. He goes on his way to deliver the rest of the mail. Anna and Ben go back to their toy box. They have more fun playing together. They are good friends. +Lily was very excited. It was Wednesday, and she had a special plan. She wanted to play pirates with her big brother Max. She had a paper hat, a wooden sword, and a red scarf. She hid behind the sofa and waited for Max to come home from school. + +Max opened the door and saw Lily's hat on the floor. He smiled and picked it up. He knew Lily liked to play pirates. He put the hat on his head and said, "Ahoy, matey! Where is the captain of this ship?" + +Lily jumped out from behind the sofa and waved her sword. She shouted, "I am the captain, and you are my prisoner! Surrender, or I will make you walk the plank!" + +Max pretended to be scared and said, "Oh no, please spare me, captain! I will do anything you say!" + +Lily grinned and said, "Then you have to give me your cookie and play with me until dinner!" + +Max agreed and gave Lily his cookie. They played pirates for a long time, and had a lot of fun. Lily was happy that her plan worked. She loved her big brother very much. +Lily was playing with her ball in the park. She liked to kick it and watch it fly. She saw a big tree and wanted to hit it with her ball. She ran and kicked the ball hard. But the ball did not hit the tree. It hit a bird. + +The bird fell to the ground. Lily was scared. She ran to the bird and saw that it was not moving. She felt sorry for the bird. She picked it up and hugged it. She wanted to help it. + +She ran to her mom and showed her the bird. Her mom was sad too. She said they had to go to the vet. The vet was a person who helped animals. They got in the car and drove to the vet. + +The vet looked at the bird. He said it had a broken wing. He said he had to take an x-ray. An x-ray was a picture that showed the bones inside the body. He took the bird to a room and put it on a table. He turned on a machine and took the x-ray. + +He came back with the x-ray. He showed it to Lily and her mom. He pointed to the wing. He said there was a crack in the bone. He said he had to fix it. He said he had to put a bandage on the wing. He said the bird would be okay. + +Lily was happy. She thanked the vet. She said she was sorry for hitting the bird. She said she would be careful next time. The vet smiled. He said it was an accident. He said he was glad Lily brought the bird to him. + +He gave the bird back to Lily. He said she could keep it until it got better. He said she had to feed it and keep it warm. He said she had to be gentle with it. He said he would see them again in a few weeks. + +Lily nodded. She held the bird close. She said she would take good care of it. She said she would be its friend. The bird looked at her with its clear eyes. It made a soft sound. Lily smiled. She said she loved the bird. +Anna and Ben went to the park with Mom. They saw a big pond with many ducks and swans. Anna liked the swans. They had long necks and white feathers. She wanted to feed them some bread. + +"Mom, can I give some bread to the swans?" Anna asked. + +"Sure, but be careful. Swans can be angry sometimes. Don't go too close to them," Mom said. + +Anna took a piece of bread from Mom and walked to the edge of the pond. She saw a big swan swimming near her. She threw the bread to the swan. The swan ate the bread and made a loud noise. Anna smiled. + +"Hello, swan. You are so pretty. Do you want more bread?" Anna said. + +The swan nodded and came closer to Anna. Anna threw another piece of bread to the swan. The swan ate the bread and made another loud noise. Anna laughed. + +"Thank you, swan. You are so nice. Do you have a name?" Anna said. + +The swan shook its head and looked at Anna. It seemed to like her. Anna felt happy. + +"Can I call you Lily? You look like a white flower," Anna said. + +The swan nodded and made a soft noise. It seemed to agree. Anna felt proud. + +"Mom, look! I made a friend. This is Lily, the swan. She likes me and I like her," Anna said. + +Mom smiled and walked to Anna. She saw the swan and Anna. They looked happy. + +"That's wonderful, Anna. You are very kind to the swan. Lily is a good name for her. She is a proud and beautiful swan," Mom said. + +Anna hugged Mom and Lily. She felt lucky. She had a new friend. She hoped to see Lily again. She loved the swan. +Tom and Mia are playing in the park. They like to pretend they are superheroes. Tom has a stick. He says it is his weapon. Mia has a scarf. She says it is her cape. + +"Look, I can fly!" Mia says. She runs and jumps with her scarf. Tom follows her. He swings his stick. He says he is fighting bad guys. + +"Be careful, Tom!" Mia says. "Don't hit anyone with your weapon. You have to behave." + +"I know, I know," Tom says. "But I have to save the world!" + +They see a big dog. The dog is barking. It has a collar and a leash. But no one is holding the leash. The dog is loose. + +"Uh-oh," Mia says. "That dog is scary. Maybe it is a bad guy." + +"Or maybe it is a friend," Tom says. "Let's go and see." + +They walk towards the dog. The dog sees them. It stops barking. It wags its tail. It looks happy. + +"Hi, doggy," Mia says. She holds out her hand. The dog sniffs it. Then it licks it. + +"See, it is a friend," Tom says. He puts down his stick. He pets the dog. + +The dog likes them. It follows them. They play together. + +A man comes. He is looking for the dog. He sees the leash on the ground. He sees the kids and the dog. + +"Hey, there you are!" he says. He picks up the leash. He thanks the kids. He says they are very nice. + +"You have a good dog," Mia says. + +"He is a good dog, but he sometimes runs away," the man says. "He likes to explore. But he can be dangerous. He could get hurt or hurt someone else. He has to behave." + +He puts the leash on the dog. He says goodbye to the kids. He walks away with the dog. + +The kids wave to the dog. They are sad. They liked the dog. + +"Maybe we can see him again," Tom says. + +"Maybe," Mia says. "But we have to be careful. He is not our dog. He has an owner. And he has to behave." + +They go back to their game. They pick up their weapon and their cape. They are superheroes again. They have fun. They behave. +Lily loved her bear very much. She hugged him every night and took him everywhere. She named him Brownie, because he was brown and soft. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and Brownie. She saw some other kids playing with a ball. She wanted to join them, but she was shy. She held Brownie tight and stayed near her mom. + +"Hi, can I play with you?" a boy asked her. He had a big smile and a red cap. He pointed at Brownie. "He is cute. What is his name?" + +Lily felt nervous. She did not know the boy. She did not want to share Brownie. She shook her head and said, "No, he is mine. His name is Brownie. Go away." + +The boy looked sad. He said, "Okay, sorry. I just wanted to be your friend." He walked away and joined the other kids. + +Lily's mom heard what happened. She was not happy. She said to Lily, "That was not nice, Lily. You should not be rude to other kids. They might want to play with you and your bear. You should not spoil your fun and theirs. Sharing is good. It makes you and others happy." + +Lily felt sorry. She realized she was wrong. She said to her mom, "I'm sorry, mom. I was scared. I like Brownie too much. I don't want to lose him." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I understand, Lily. But you don't have to worry. Brownie will always be yours. He loves you too. But he also likes to make new friends. He is not shy like you. He wants to play with other kids and their toys. He wants to have fun. And so do you. Why don't you try to say hello to the boy and ask him if he wants to play with you and Brownie?" + +Lily thought about it. She looked at Brownie. He seemed to nod and smile. She felt brave. She said to her mom, "Okay, mom. I will try. Thank you." + +She took Brownie and ran to the boy. She said, "Hi, I'm sorry I was mean. My name is Lily. This is Brownie. Do you want to play with us?" + +The boy smiled and said, "Sure, I would love to. My name is Tom. This is my ball. Do you want to catch it?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, please. That sounds fun." + +They played together with the ball and Brownie. They laughed and had a good time. They became friends. Lily was not shy anymore. She learned to share and enjoy. She and Brownie were happy. +Ben and Mia were playing in the yard. They found a big sheet and wanted to make a tent. They looked for two sticks to hold up the sheet. Ben saw a stick near the fence. He ran to get it. But he did not see the dog next door. The dog barked and jumped at Ben. Ben was scared and dropped the stick. He ran back to Mia. + +"Ben, what happened?" Mia asked. She saw Ben's face was red and his eyes were wet. + +"The dog, the dog!" Ben said. "He was angry and loud. He wanted my stick. I was afraid and let go." + +Mia hugged Ben. "It's okay, Ben. The dog can't hurt you. He is behind the fence. You are brave. You can try again." + +Ben shook his head. "No, no. I don't want to. I am ashamed. I am not brave. I am a baby." + +Mia looked at Ben. She had an idea. She smiled and said, "Ben, you are not a baby. You are my brother. And I have a plan. We can carry the sheet together. We can find another stick. We can make the tent. And we can hide from the dog. He will not see us. He will not bark. He will be quiet. Do you want to try?" + +Ben looked at Mia. He saw her smile. He felt her hug. He heard her plan. He nodded and said, "Yes, yes. I want to try. We can carry the sheet together. We can make the tent. We can hide from the dog. We can have fun." + +Mia and Ben carried the sheet together. They found another stick. They made the tent. They hid from the dog. They had fun. They were not ashamed. They were happy. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But sometimes they fight over them. They want the same toy or book and they do not want to share. + +One day, their mom says, "Anna and Ben, I have a surprise for you. We are going to visit your aunt Lucy. She works at a university. A university is a big place where people learn many things. You will see many new things there." + +Anna and Ben are excited. They pack their bags and get in the car. They say goodbye to their dad and their dog. They drive for a long time. They see many cars and trees and houses on the way. + +They arrive at the university. Aunt Lucy is waiting for them. She hugs them and says, "Hello, Anna and Ben. I'm so happy to see you. Come, I will show you around the university. It is a very lively place. Lively means there are many people and things happening." + +Aunt Lucy takes them to a big building. She says, "This is where I work. I teach people about animals. Do you like animals?" Anna and Ben nod. They love animals. They follow Aunt Lucy inside. They see many pictures and models of animals on the walls and shelves. They see a big skeleton of a dinosaur. They are amazed. + +Aunt Lucy says, "This is a dinosaur. It was a very big and strong animal. But it is not alive anymore. It lived a long time ago. Do you want to touch it?" Anna and Ben say yes. They reach out their hands and touch the dinosaur bones. They feel hard and cold. + +Anna and Ben look at each other. They smile. They do not fight anymore. They are happy to learn new things. They say, "Thank you, Aunt Lucy. This is a very cool place. We like the university." Aunt Lucy smiles too. She says, "You're welcome, Anna and Ben. I'm glad you like it. There are many more things to see. Come, let's go." +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their dad. Their dad is big and strong and hairy. He has a lot of hair on his chest and his arms and his face. + +One day, they are playing in the living room. Their dad is lying on the couch and they are jumping on him. They are laughing and having fun. + +"Tickle, tickle, tickle!" Tom says, as he tickles his dad's chest. His dad laughs and pretends to be ticklish. + +"Stop, stop, stop!" his dad says, as he tickles Tom back. Tom laughs and squirms. + +"Me too, me too, me too!" Sam says, as he joins the tickling. He tickles his dad's face. His dad laughs and pretends to be ticklish. + +"Enough, enough, enough!" his dad says, as he tickles Sam back. Sam laughs and squirms. + +They repeat this game for a while, until they are all tired and happy. They hug their dad and say they love him. Their dad hugs them back and says he loves them too. + +They are a happy family. They like to play and laugh and repeat. +Ben and Lily were going to the zoo with their mom. They were very happy and excited. They wanted to see the lions, the monkeys, and the elephants. Mom said they had a surprise for them at the zoo, but she would not tell them what it was. She said they had to guess. + +"Is it a new animal?" Ben asked. + +"Is it a big toy?" Lily asked. + +Mom smiled and said, "You will see when we get there. It is something very special." + +Ben and Lily were anxious to find out. They tried to guess all the way to the zoo. They looked out the window and saw cars, trees, and houses. They did not see anything that looked like a surprise. + +When they got to the zoo, Mom bought the tickets and gave them a map. She said, "Follow me. I will show you the surprise. It is at the end of this path." + +Ben and Lily followed Mom. They saw many animals on the way. They saw the lions, the monkeys, and the elephants. They were happy, but they still wanted to see the surprise. + +They reached the end of the path. There was a big gate with a sign that said, "Penguin View". Mom opened the gate and said, "Here we are. This is the surprise. We can go inside and see the penguins." + +Ben and Lily gasped. They loved penguins. They had seen them on TV, but they had never seen them in real life. They ran inside the gate and saw a big pool with many penguins. The penguins were swimming, diving, and sliding on the ice. They were black and white and very cute. + +Ben and Lily were amazed. They clapped and laughed. They thanked Mom for the surprise. They said, "This is the best view ever. We love the penguins. They are so fun and cool." + +Mom hugged them and said, "I'm glad you like it. I knew you would. I guessed right." +Lily and Max liked to collect rocks. They had many rocks of different shapes and colors in their room. They pretended that the rocks were planets and they were space explorers. They made up names and stories for each planet. + +One day, they found a very big and shiny rock in the park. It was round and smooth and sparkled in the sun. Lily and Max both wanted it for their collection. + +"Wow, look at this rock! It's the most beautiful planet ever!" Lily said. + +"No, it's mine! I saw it first!" Max said. + +They both grabbed the rock and pulled hard. They started to fight and yell. + +"Stop it, you two!" their mom said. "You can't have the rock. It belongs to the park. You have to put it back where you found it." + +"But mom, we want it for our collection!" Lily and Max said. + +"I'm sorry, but you can't take things that are not yours. You have to share and respect nature. Besides, you have enough rocks in your room. You don't need another one." + +Lily and Max felt sad and angry. They didn't want to give up the rock. They thought their mom was unfair. + +They put the rock back on the ground, but they didn't let go of it. They looked at each other and had an idea. + +They waited until their mom was busy talking to another mom. Then they quickly picked up the rock and ran to their car. They hid the rock under a blanket in the back seat. + +They smiled and whispered, "We did it! We have the best planet ever!" + +They didn't know that their mom saw them. She shook her head and sighed. She decided to let them have the rock for now, but she had a plan. + +When they got home, she told them to go to their room and play with their rocks. She said she had a surprise for them later. + +Lily and Max were happy. They went to their room and put the rock on their shelf. They admired it and made up a name for it. They called it Sparky. + +They played with their other rocks and had fun. They forgot about their mom's surprise. + +After a while, they got sleepy. They yawned and rubbed their eyes. They put their rocks away and got ready for bed. + +They climbed into their beds and pulled up their blankets. They said good night to each other and to their rocks. + +They closed their eyes and fell asleep. + +They didn't see their mom come into their room. She smiled and looked at the rock on the shelf. She took it and replaced it with a stuffed toy that looked like a planet. It was soft and fuzzy and had a tag that said "Sparky". + +She kissed Lily and Max on their foreheads and whispered, "Sweet dreams, my little space explorers. I hope you like your surprise." + +She left the room and turned off the light. + +The end. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to slide on the big slide. It was fun and fast. They took turns to go down the slide and laugh. + +But then they saw a man with a big box. He put the box on a bench and went away. Anna and Ben were curious. They went to the bench and looked at the box. It smelled good. They opened the box and saw pizza. It had cheese and pepperoni and sauce. They were hungry. + +"Let's take a slice," Anna said. "The man won't notice." + +Ben nodded. He liked pizza. They each took a slice and bit into it. It was warm and yummy. They ate the whole slice and licked their fingers. + +But then they heard a voice. It was the man. He came back to the bench and saw the open box. He looked angry. + +"Hey, who ate my pizza?" he shouted. "That was my lunch!" + +Anna and Ben felt guilty. They knew they did something bad. They ran away from the bench and hid behind the slide. They hoped the man would not find them. They were sorry they took his pizza. They decided not to do it again. +Ben and Sam were best friends. They liked to play with cars and trucks in the yard. One day, they found a pipe in the grass. It was long and shiny and made a funny sound when they blew into it. + +"Wow, this is a cool pipe!" Ben said. "Can I have it?" + +"No, I saw it first!" Sam said. "It's mine!" + +They both wanted the pipe. They started to pull and tug on it. They got angry and shouted at each other. + +"Let go of my pipe!" Ben yelled. + +"No, you let go of mine!" Sam yelled back. + +They pulled so hard that the pipe broke in half. They both fell to the ground and started to cry. + +They looked at the broken pipe and felt sad. They had ruined their fun and their friendship. + +"I'm sorry, Sam," Ben said. "I was mean to you. Can you forgive me?" + +"I'm sorry, too, Ben," Sam said. "I was mean to you, too. Yes, I forgive you." + +They hugged and smiled. They decided to share the pipe. They each took a half and blew into it. It still made a funny sound. + +They laughed and played with the pipe. They were happy and kind to each other. They were best friends again. +Lily and Ben were at the store with Mom. They liked to help Mom put things in the cart. Lily saw a big bag of candy and wanted it. She asked Mom, "Can I have candy, please?" + +Mom said, "No, Lily, you have enough candy at home. Candy is not good for you. It makes your teeth hurt and your tummy ache." + +Lily was angry. She did not like Mom's answer. She grabbed the bag of candy and threw it in the cart. She said, "I want candy, I want candy!" + +Ben saw what Lily did. He did not like it. He reminded Lily, "Mom said no, Lily. You have to listen to Mom. She knows what is best for us." + +Lily did not listen to Ben. She said, "You are a mean brother. You are not my friend. Go away!" + +Ben was sad. He did not like to fight with Lily. He loved his sister. He tried to take the bag of candy out of the cart. He said, "Lily, please, don't be mad. Let's share the candy. We can have one piece each and save the rest for later." + +Lily did not want to share. She wanted all the candy. She pulled the bag of candy back. She said, "No, Ben, it is mine. You can't have any. You are a bad brother. You are not my friend. Go away!" + +Ben and Lily pulled and pushed the bag of candy. They made a lot of noise. They did not see Mom coming. Mom saw what they were doing. She was not happy. She said, "Stop it, Ben and Lily. You are being terrible. You are not listening to me. You are not being nice to each other. You are making a mess. You are not getting any candy. You are going to time out." + +Ben and Lily stopped. They looked at Mom. They felt sorry. They knew they did wrong. They said, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Ben. Sorry, Lily." + +Mom said, "It's okay, Ben and Lily. I forgive you. But you have to learn to behave better. You have to listen to me. You have to be kind to each other. You have to share. You have to say please and thank you. You have to say sorry when you make a mistake. Do you understand?" + +Ben and Lily nodded. They said, "Yes, Mom. We understand. We love you. We love each other." + +Mom smiled. She said, "I love you too, Ben and Lily. Now, let's finish shopping and go home. Maybe we can have a small treat later, if you are good." + +Ben and Lily hugged Mom. They hugged each other. They said, "Thank you, Mom. Thank you, Ben. Thank you, Lily." + +They put the bag of candy back on the shelf. They helped Mom put things in the cart. They were good. They were happy. They were friends. +Tommy liked to look at the sky and wonder what was up there. He saw birds, clouds, and sometimes airplanes. One day, he saw something new. It was a helicopter. It had a big fan on top and a long tail. It made a loud noise and flew very fast. + +Tommy wanted to see the helicopter better. He ran after it, but it was too fast. He did not look where he was going. He crossed the street without looking. A car was coming. It honked and stopped. Tommy was scared. He almost got hit by the car. + +The driver got out of the car. He was angry. He yelled at Tommy. He said, "You have to be careful, kid! You can't just run across the street like that! You could get hurt or hurt someone else! You have to look both ways and wait for the green light!" + +Tommy felt bad. He said, "I'm sorry, sir. I was looking at the helicopter. It was so colorful and cool. I wanted to see it better." + +The driver said, "I understand, kid. Helicopters are cool. But they are not worth risking your life. You have to pay attention to what's around you. You have to be safe and smart. That's more important than anything." + +Tommy nodded. He said, "You're right, sir. I learned my lesson. I will be more careful next time. Thank you for stopping and not hitting me." + +The driver said, "You're welcome, kid. I'm glad you're okay. Now go home and tell your parents what happened. And maybe they can take you to see a helicopter up close someday." + +Tommy said, "Okay, sir. Thank you. Goodbye." + +Tommy went home and told his parents what happened. They were worried, but they were also proud. They said, "We're glad you're okay, Tommy. And we're glad you learned your lesson. You have to be careful and follow the rules. But we also know you're curious and love to wonder. That's a good thing. Wondering makes you learn and grow. Just don't forget to be safe and smart too." + +Tommy hugged his parents. He said, "I love you, Mom and Dad. And I love to wonder. But I will also be safe and smart. And maybe someday, we can see a helicopter together." + +The end. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their toys. One day, they saw a big cage with a bird inside. The bird was blue and yellow and had a long tail. It looked very sad. + +"Hello, bird," Lily said. "Why are you in the cage?" + +The bird did not answer. It only made a soft noise. + +"Maybe he wants to fly," Ben said. "Let's help him." + +Lily and Ben looked around. They did not see anyone who owned the cage. They decided to open the door and let the bird out. They thought they were doing a good thing. + +But when they opened the door, the bird did not fly away. It flew to Lily's shoulder and bit her ear. Lily screamed and tried to shake the bird off. The bird was not sad. It was angry and mean. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily cried. "Get him off me!" + +Ben ran to help Lily. He grabbed the bird and threw it back in the cage. He slammed the door and locked it. He was scared and sorry. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" Ben asked. + +Lily touched her ear. It was red and sore. She was hurt and mad. + +"No, I'm not okay," Lily said. "That was a bad bird. He tricked us. He was not adorable. He was evil." + +Lily and Ben learned a lesson. They learned that they should not touch things that do not belong to them. They also learned that they should not trust strangers. They did not recognize the bird's true nature. They almost did not escape from his bite. They ran away from the park and never played with the bird again. +Lila liked to play in the garden with her mom. She liked to smell the flowers and watch the bees. One day, she saw a rose that was very unusual. It was not red or pink or yellow like the other roses. It was blue! + +"Mom, look at this rose!" Lila said, pointing to the blue flower. "It is so pretty and different!" + +Mom came over and smiled. "You are right, Lila. This is a very unusual rose. It is very rare and special. Do you know how it got here?" + +Lila shook her head. She did not know. + +Mom picked up the rose gently and gave it to Lila. "This rose came from your grandma. She passed it to me before she went to heaven. She loved blue roses very much. She wanted me to have one and to pass it to you when you were old enough. She wanted you to know that she loves you and is always with you." + +Lila hugged the rose and felt happy. She smelled its sweet scent and felt its soft petals. She thanked her mom and said, "I love you, mom. And I love grandma. And I love this rose. It is a very special gift." +Tom and Lily liked to play on the beach. They made sand castles and dug holes. They also liked to pretend they were pirates and mermaids. They had a big stick for a sword and a shiny shell for a crown. + +One day, they saw a big boat on the water. They wanted to go closer and see it. They asked their mom if they could go. She said, "No, it is too far and the tide is coming in. The water will be deep and dangerous. You have to stay here where I can see you." + +But Tom and Lily did not listen. They waited until their mom was busy with the baby and ran to the water. They thought they could swim to the boat and find treasure. They did not see the tide was getting higher and higher. They did not hear their mom calling them. + +Soon, they were in deep water and could not touch the bottom. They were scared and cold. They tried to swim back, but the waves were too strong. They cried for help, but no one heard them. + +Then, they saw a big dolphin. It came to them and let them hold on to its fin. It swam with them to the shore, where their mom was waiting. She was very angry and very worried. She hugged them and said, "You were very naughty and very foolish. You could have drowned. You have to listen to me and obey me. I love you and I want you to be safe." + +Tom and Lily said they were sorry and thanked the dolphin. They learned their lesson and never went too far into the water again. They still liked to pretend they were pirates and mermaids, but only on the sand. They also learned to respect the tide and the animals that live in the sea. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to explore. One day, they went to the park with their mom and dad. They saw a big hill with many trees and flowers. They wanted to climb the hill and see what was on the other side. + +"Can we go up there, mom?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, but be careful and stay close to us," mom said. + +Tom and Lily ran up the hill, holding hands. They felt the grass under their feet and the wind in their hair. They saw birds and bugs and butterflies. They reached the top of the hill and looked around. + +"Wow, look at that!" Lily said. + +She pointed to the other side of the hill, where there was a different landscape. There was a lake with ducks and fish, and a bridge with cars and bikes. There were houses and shops and people. It was very different from the park. + +"Let's go down and examine it," Tom said. + +"Okay, but don't go too far," Lily said. + +They ran down the hill, excited to see the new things. They stopped by the lake and watched the ducks swim and quack. They crossed the bridge and saw the cars and bikes zoom by. They walked by the houses and shops and said hello to the people. + +They saw many different colors and shapes and sounds. They liked the different landscape, but they also missed the park. + +"Let's go back to mom and dad," Lily said. + +"Okay, let's go," Tom said. + +They ran back up the hill, holding hands. They saw their mom and dad waiting for them with a smile. + +"Did you have fun?" mom asked. + +"Yes, we did," Tom and Lily said. + +They told their mom and dad what they saw and what they liked. They hugged their mom and dad and thanked them for taking them to the park. + +They learned that there were many different landscapes in the world, and they wanted to explore more of them. But they also loved their own landscape, where they felt safe and happy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they go to the lake with their mom and dad. The lake is big and blue. They see some ducks and fish. + +Anna and Ben want to feed the ducks. They have some bread. They break the bread into small pieces. They throw the pieces into the water. The ducks swim and eat the bread. Anna and Ben are happy. + +But then, they see something strange. A big, round, yellow thing is floating on the water. It looks like a ball. Anna and Ben are confused. What is it? They ask their mom and dad. + +Their mom and dad laugh. They tell Anna and Ben that it is a pumpkin. Someone put the pumpkin on the water for fun. They say that the pumpkin is very light. It does not weigh much. That is why it can float. + +Anna and Ben are curious. They want to touch the pumpkin. They ask their mom and dad if they can go near it. Their mom and dad say yes, but they have to be careful. They have to wear life jackets. They have to hold their hands. + +Anna and Ben put on their life jackets. They hold their mom and dad's hands. They walk to the edge of the water. They reach out to the pumpkin. They feel its smooth skin. They push it gently. It bobs up and down. They giggle. + +Anna and Ben have fun with the pumpkin. They think it is funny. They wonder who put it there. They wonder if the ducks like it. They wonder if they can carve it for Halloween. They have many questions. They have a good day at the lake. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big yellow truck. The truck has many bananas. Lily and Tom love bananas. They run to the truck and ask the man, "Can we have some bananas, please?" + +The man is nice. He smiles and says, "Sure, you can have some bananas. But you have to do something for me first. You have to make me laugh. Can you do that?" + +Lily and Tom think. They want to make the man laugh. They look at each other and nod. They have an idea. They start to act silly. They make funny faces, they jump up and down, they sing a silly song. They do everything they can to make the man laugh. + +The man watches them. He starts to giggle. Then he starts to chuckle. Then he starts to laugh out loud. He laughs so hard that he drops some bananas. Lily and Tom are happy. They made the man laugh. They pick up the bananas and say, "Thank you, thank you, thank you!" + +The man says, "You're welcome, you're welcome, you're welcome! You are very funny and very smart. You can have as many bananas as you want. Enjoy!" + +Lily and Tom hug the man. They take the bananas and run to the bench. They peel the bananas and eat them. They are sweet and yummy. They share some bananas with the birds and the squirrels. They are happy and full. They smile and say, "This was an easy and fun day. We love bananas and we love the man. He is our new friend." +Lila and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big truck with many boxes. The truck driver is loading the boxes on the truck. He puts them on his shoulder and walks to the truck. + +Lila and Ben are curious. They want to know what is in the boxes. They sneak behind the truck driver and look at the boxes. The boxes have unknown words on them. Lila and Ben do not understand the words. + +The truck driver does not see Lila and Ben. He finishes loading the boxes on the truck. He gets in the truck and drives away. Lila and Ben are sad. They wanted to see what was in the boxes. + +They go back to the playground and play with their toys. They forget about the unknown boxes. They have fun with their friends. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a big tree with red fruits. Lily wanted to pick some fruits. She asked Ben, "Can we eat these fruits? They look yummy." + +Ben said, "No, Lily. These are not fruits. These are cherries. They are sour and hard. You need to cook them first." + +Lily did not listen to Ben. She was persistent. She climbed the tree and reached for a cherry. She pulled it and put it in her mouth. She made a face and spat it out. "Blech! This is not yummy. This is ouchy!" + +Ben laughed at Lily. He said, "I told you, Lily. These are cherries. You should listen to me. I know more things than you." + +Lily was angry at Ben. She felt a sting in her cheek. She looked and saw a big red spot. A bee had stung her. She cried and said, "Ow! Ow! Ow! A bee slapped me!" + +Ben stopped laughing. He felt sorry for Lily. He said, "Oh, Lily. I'm sorry. A bee slapped you. That must hurt. Come, let me help you. We can put some ice on your cheek. And we can ask mom to make us some cherry pie. Maybe then you will like cherries." +Sara and Ben were playing in the sandbox. They liked to imagine they were in a big desert, looking for an oasis. An oasis was a place with water and trees and animals, where they could rest and have fun. + +"Look, I found an oasis!" Sara said, pointing to a pile of sand with some plastic flowers and a toy camel. "Let's go there and have a picnic!" + +"OK, but hurry up!" Ben said, feeling impatient. He was thirsty and hungry, and he wanted to drink some juice and eat some crackers. He grabbed his backpack and followed Sara. + +They reached the oasis and sat down on a towel. Sara opened her backpack and took out a bottle of juice and a box of crackers. She poured some juice into two cups and handed one to Ben. + +"Here you go, Ben. Cheers!" Sara said, smiling. + +"Cheers, Sara. Thank you!" Ben said, taking a sip of juice. He felt better and smiled too. + +They ate some crackers and shared some stories. They pretended they saw lions and monkeys and birds in the oasis. They laughed and had fun. + +They were happy they had each other and their imagination. +Anna liked to play dress-up with her mom's clothes and jewelry. She would put on a big hat, a long dress, and a shiny necklace. Then she would look at herself in the mirror and pretend to be a princess. + +One day, she saw a new ring on her mom's dresser. It was very pretty and sparkly. Anna wanted to try it on. She took the ring and put it on her finger. It was too big, but she didn't care. She felt very fancy. + +She went to the mirror and admired the ring. She made funny faces and waved her hand. She was having so much fun that she didn't hear her mom coming into the room. + +"Anna, what are you doing?" her mom asked, sounding angry. "That's my new ring. It's very expensive. You can't play with it. Give it back to me right now." + +Anna was scared. She didn't want to make her mom mad. She tried to take off the ring, but it was stuck. She pulled and twisted, but it wouldn't come off. She started to cry. + +Her mom saw that she was upset and sorry. She calmed down and hugged her. She said, "It's okay, sweetie. I know you didn't mean to be naughty. But you have to be careful with things that don't belong to you. Some things are very special and can break or get lost. Let's go to the kitchen and get some butter. Maybe that will help the ring slide off." + +Anna nodded and followed her mom to the kitchen. She hoped the ring would come off soon. She learned her lesson. She decided to play dress-up with her own toys from now on. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to dig in the sand and look for shiny things. Sometimes they found coins, buttons, or shells. They put them in their pockets and showed them to their mom. + +One day, they found something very special. It was a big, hard, sparkly thing. It had many colors and shapes. It looked like a rainbow. + +"Wow, what is this?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know, but it's pretty," Ben said. "Maybe it's a mineral. Mom said minerals are things that come from the ground and have different colors." + +"Can I hold it?" Lily asked. + +"Okay, but be careful. Don't squeeze it too hard. It might break," Ben said. + +He gave the mineral to Lily. She held it in her hands and looked at it closely. She saw red, blue, green, yellow, and purple. She felt happy and curious. + +She wanted to see what was inside. She squeezed the mineral a little bit. Nothing happened. She squeezed it harder. She heard a crack. + +"Oh no!" Lily said. + +She opened her hands and saw that the mineral had broken into two pieces. She saw a shiny, silver thing inside. It looked like a star. + +"What did you do?" Ben asked. + +"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to," Lily said. "But look, there's something inside. What is it?" + +They both looked at the star. It was very bright and beautiful. They had never seen anything like it before. + +"Maybe it's a treasure," Ben said. "Maybe it's famous. Maybe we can show it to everyone and they will be amazed." + +Lily smiled. She felt sorry for breaking the mineral, but she also felt excited. She gave one piece to Ben and kept the other. + +"Let's go and find mom," she said. "She will know what it is. Maybe it's a magic star. Maybe it will make our wishes come true." +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide and a swing. They want to try them. + +Tom goes first. He climbs up the slide and slides down. He laughs and says, "That was easy and fun!" Mia wants to try too. She climbs up the slide, but she is scared. She does not slide down. She cries and says, "I can't do it! It is too high!" + +Tom hears Mia cry. He runs to her and says, "Don't cry, Mia. I will help you. You can do it. It is easy and fun!" He holds her hand and slides down with her. Mia stops crying and smiles. She says, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend. That was easy and fun!" + +Their moms see them and clap. They say, "Well done, Tom and Mia! You are brave and kind. We are proud of you. Do you want a treat?" They give them each a piece of chocolate. Tom and Mia say, "Yes, please! We love chocolate!" They eat the chocolate and share it with each other. They are happy and hug their moms. They say, "We love you, mom!" They play some more and have a good day. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a lot of fog in the air. They cannot see very far. + +"Wow, look at the fog!" Sara says. "It is like a big cloud on the ground." + +"Let's pretend we are famous explorers," Tom says. "We can go on an adventure in the fog." + +"OK, but we need to prepare first," Sara says. "We need a map, a compass, and a flashlight." + +They go to Sara's house and find the things they need. They draw a map of their neighborhood on a piece of paper. They put the compass and the flashlight in their backpacks. + +"Are you ready?" Tom asks. + +"Yes, let's go!" Sara says. + +They walk out of the door and into the fog. They follow their map and use their compass to find their way. They see different things in the fog. They see a tree, a car, a dog, and a mailbox. + +"Look, there is a big castle!" Tom says, pointing to a house. + +"Wow, maybe there is a king or a queen inside," Sara says. + +They go closer to the house and knock on the door. A lady opens the door and smiles. + +"Hello, who are you?" she asks. + +"We are famous explorers," Tom says. "We are on an adventure in the fog." + +"How nice," the lady says. "Do you want to come in for some cookies and milk?" + +"Yes, please," Sara and Tom say. + +They go inside the house and eat some cookies and milk. They tell the lady about their adventure. The lady tells them stories about the house and the people who live there. + +They have a lot of fun. They forget about the fog. They make a new friend. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play in the farm. They ran and jumped and laughed in the fields of wheat. They liked to hide and seek among the tall plants. One day, they saw a big scarecrow in the wheat. It had a hat and a coat and a stick. + +"Let's go and see it!" said Tom. + +"OK, but be quiet," said Lily. "We don't want to scare the birds." + +They tiptoed to the scarecrow and looked at it. It had buttons for eyes and a straw for a mouth. It looked funny and friendly. + +"Hello, Mr. Scarecrow," whispered Tom. "Do you like the wheat?" + +The scarecrow did not answer. It just stood still. + +"Maybe he is shy," whispered Lily. "Or maybe he is sleeping." + +They decided to leave him alone and play somewhere else. But as they turned to go, they heard a voice. + +"Hello, children," said the voice. "Thank you for being kind and honest." + +They looked back and saw the scarecrow smiling at them. They were surprised and scared. + +"Who are you?" asked Tom. + +"I am the farmer," said the scarecrow. "I was pretending to be a scarecrow to see who would come and bother my wheat. Some children are naughty and pull the wheat or throw stones at the birds. But you were nice and respectful. You did not hurt the wheat or the birds. You were honest and did not lie." + +Lily and Tom felt happy and proud. They apologized for coming too close to the scarecrow and said they liked the farm and the wheat. + +The farmer smiled and said, "You are welcome to come and play here anytime. You are good friends and good children. And good children always whisper when they see a scarecrow." + +The end. +Lily and Ben like to play in the park. They like to run, slide, swing and climb. One day, they see a big pond with many green things in it. Lily says, "What are those?" Ben says, "They are frogs. They can jump and swim and croak." + +Lily and Ben go closer to the pond. They see some frogs sitting on the rocks. They are brown and green and have big eyes. Lily and Ben wave to the frogs. Some frogs wave back with their legs. Lily and Ben laugh. They think the frogs are funny and cute. + +But then, they hear a loud splash. They turn around and see a big frog jumping out of the water. It is bigger than Lily and Ben. It has a long tongue and sharp teeth. It looks angry and hungry. It is a scary frog. Lily and Ben scream. They run away from the pond. They do not want to play with the scary frog. + +They run to their mom and dad, who are sitting on a bench. They tell them what they saw. Mom and dad hug them and say, "Don't worry, it was just a bullfrog. It won't hurt you. It was probably just trying to catch a fly. But you should not go too close to the pond. It is not safe. There might be other animals there that are not friendly." + +Lily and Ben nod. They are glad they are safe. They decide to play on the slide instead. They do not want to see the scary frog again. They hope the other frogs are okay. They wave to them from far away. The frogs wave back. Lily and Ben smile. They think the frogs are funny and cute. But they like the slide more. +Lila and Tom are playing in the yard. They like to dig holes and make piles of dirt. They pretend they are builders and explorers. Sometimes they find worms and rocks and leaves. + +"Look, Lila, I found a shiny rock!" Tom says, holding up a pebble. "Maybe it is a treasure!" + +"Wow, Tom, that is a nice rock!" Lila says, admiring the pebble. "Can I see it?" + +Tom nods and gives the rock to Lila. She rubs it with her fingers and makes it shine more. She sees a sparkle in the rock. She smiles and gives it back to Tom. + +"Thank you, Lila. You are a good friend. You are dependable. That means you always help me and share with me." Tom says, putting the rock in his pocket. + +"You are welcome, Tom. You are dependable too. You always play with me and listen to me." Lila says, hugging Tom. + +They hear a loud noise. They look up and see a big truck coming down the road. The truck is carrying a lot of wood and metal. The truck stops in front of their house. A man gets out of the truck and walks to the door. He knocks and talks to Lila's mom. + +"Who is that, Lila?" Tom asks, curious. + +"I don't know, Tom. Maybe he is here to fix something." Lila says, watching the man. + +The man comes back to the truck and opens the back. He takes out some tools and a ladder. He carries them to the side of the house. He sets up the ladder and climbs up to the roof. He starts to hammer and saw and drill. He makes more noise and dust. + +"What is he doing, Lila?" Tom asks, worried. + +"I don't know, Tom. Maybe he is making something new." Lila says, trying to see. + +They hear a voice. It is Lila's mom. She comes out of the house and calls them. + +"Lila, Tom, come here. I have something to tell you." She says, smiling. + +They run to her and hold her hands. She leads them to the front of the house. She points to the roof. + +"See, Lila, Tom, the man is making a new window for your room. He is making it bigger and brighter. He is making it so you can see the sun rise every morning. Isn't that nice?" She says, excited. + +Lila and Tom look at the roof. They see a hole where the old window was. They see the man working on the new window. They see the sun shining through the dust. They smile and clap. + +"Wow, mom, that is nice! Thank you, mom! Thank you, man!" They say, happy. + +They hug their mom and wave to the man. They go back to their yard and play some more. They are happy and excited. They can't wait to see their new window and the sun rise. They are dependable friends. They are happy children. +Lila and Tom are twins. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. They want to try it. + +"Let's go, Lila!" Tom says. He runs to the slide and climbs up the ladder. + +"Wait for me, Tom!" Lila says. She follows him, but she is slower. She is afraid of heights. + +Tom reaches the top of the slide. He looks down and smiles. He sits on the slide and pushes himself. He slides down fast and laughs. + +"Wow, that was fun!" he says. He stands up and looks for Lila. + +Lila is still on the ladder. She is near the top, but she is scared. She holds on tight and does not move. + +"Come on, Lila! It's not scary!" Tom says. He tries to help her. + +Lila shakes her head. She does not want to slide. She wants to go back. + +"Please, Tom, let's go back!" she says. She starts to cry. + +Tom feels sorry for Lila. He loves his sister. He climbs up the ladder again. He reaches Lila and hugs her. + +"It's okay, Lila. We can go back. Don't cry," he says. He helps her down the ladder. + +They walk back to the ground. Lila wipes her tears. She sees Tom's hand. He has a red mark on his thumb. + +"What happened, Tom?" she asks. + +"I hurt my thumb. I stepped on a rock when I slid down," he says. He shows her his thumb. + +Lila kisses his thumb. She says, "I'm sorry, Tom. Does it hurt?" + +Tom smiles. He says, "No, it's fine. Thank you, Lila. You are the best sister ever." + +They hug each other. They are happy. They are original twins. They go to play with other things in the park. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with their kayaks in the lake. They have a race to see who is faster. + +"Ready, set, go!" Tim says. He paddles hard with his stick. Sam paddles hard too. They splash water and laugh. + +Tim is in front. He sees a big rock. He thinks he can go around it. He is smart. He does not want to hit the rock. + +But Sam does not see the rock. He paddles straight to it. He hits the rock with his kayak. His kayak stops. He is sad. + +Tim looks back. He sees Sam and the rock. He stops too. He is kind. He does not want to win alone. + +"Are you okay, Sam?" Tim asks. He paddles back to Sam. + +"I'm okay, Tim. But my kayak is stuck. I can't move it." Sam says. + +Tim helps Sam. He pushes the rock with his stick. The rock moves a little. Sam pulls his kayak. The kayak comes out. Sam is happy. + +"Thank you, Tim. You are a good friend. You are smart and kind." Sam says. + +"You're welcome, Sam. You are a good friend too. You are fast and fun." Tim says. + +They hug. They paddle together to the shore. They share a snack. They are both winners. +Tim and Jen were twins who liked to play in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run, but their favorite thing was to rock on the big horse. The big horse was made of wood and had a spring under it. It could go up and down and side to side when they pushed with their feet. + +One day, they went to the park with their mom. She said they could rock on the big horse for a little while, but then they had to go to a lecture. A lecture was when a grown-up talked for a long time and they had to sit still and listen. Tim and Jen did not like lectures. They thought they were boring and hard. + +They rocked on the big horse as fast as they could. They pretended they were cowboys and cowgirls, riding in the wild. They laughed and shouted and had fun. They did not want to stop. They did not hear their mom calling them. They did not see the big dog running towards them. + +The big dog was black and hairy. It had sharp teeth and a loud bark. It liked to chase things that moved. It saw Tim and Jen rocking on the big horse and thought they were toys. It ran to them and jumped on the horse. It bit the horse's ear and pulled it hard. + +Tim and Jen screamed. They were scared and hurt. The big dog was too strong and heavy. They could not rock the horse anymore. They felt helpless. They wished their mom would come and save them. But their mom was far away. She was at the lecture. She did not know what was happening. She did not hear their screams. She did not see the big dog. She did not help them. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big fountain with water and coins. Lily wanted to throw a coin and make a wish. + +"Can I have a penny, please?" she asked her mom. + +"Sure, here you go," her mom said and gave her a shiny penny. + +Lily ran to the fountain and threw the penny. She closed her eyes and wished for a new doll. + +"What did you wish for?" Ben asked. + +"I wished for a new doll. She has long hair and a pink dress," Lily said. + +Ben looked at the fountain and saw many coins. He had an idea. + +"Let's get some coins from the fountain. Then we can buy many things. We can buy candy, toys, books, anything we want," he suggested. + +Lily shook her head. "No, Ben, that's not nice. Those coins are not ours. They belong to other people who made wishes. If we take them, their wishes will not come true. And that's not fair," she said. + +Ben frowned. He thought Lily was silly. He thought the coins were cheap and useless. He wanted to have more things. + +"But we don't have much money. And those coins are just lying there. No one will miss them. Come on, Lily, it will be fun," he said. + +Lily did not listen to Ben. She walked away from the fountain. She did not want to be his friend anymore. She hoped her wish would come true. She hoped Ben would learn to be nice. +Tim and Mia were playing in the backyard. They liked to pretend they were astronauts and explore the moon. They wore big helmets and boots and carried a flashlight. + +"Look, Tim, I found a rock!" Mia said, holding up a shiny stone. "Maybe it is a moon rock!" + +"Wow, let me see!" Tim said, running over to her. He took the rock and looked at it closely. "It is very pretty. But be careful, Mia. It might be hot." + +"Why?" Mia asked, puzzled. + +"Because some rocks come from the sky. They burn when they fall. They are called meteors." Tim explained. + +"Really? How do you know?" Mia asked. + +"I saw it in a book. Daddy read it to me. He said meteors are very rare and special." Tim said proudly. + +"Can we keep it?" Mia asked. + +"Sure, why not? It is our moon rock. But we have to put it in a safe place. Maybe in a box or a jar." Tim said. + +"Okay, let's go find one." Mia said. They put the rock in Tim's helmet and ran to the house. + +They did not see the smoke coming from the rock. They did not hear the hissing sound. They did not feel the heat. They did not know the rock was still burning. They did not know they had found a meteor. +Tom and Anna are playing in the sand. They have a big bucket and a small shovel. They want to make a sand castle. + +"Look, Anna, I made a tower!" Tom says. He puts some sand in the bucket and flips it over. A sand tower comes out. + +"Wow, Tom, that's a nice tower!" Anna says. She makes another tower next to Tom's. They make four towers in a row. + +"Let's make a wall around our castle!" Tom says. He digs a trench with his shovel and piles up the sand. + +"OK, Tom, let's do that!" Anna says. She helps him with the wall. They make it high and strong. + +They are happy with their castle. They sit inside and pretend to be a king and a queen. + +"Tom, I have an idea!" Anna says. "Let's bury something in the sand and see if we can find it later!" + +"That sounds interesting, Anna!" Tom says. "What should we bury?" + +"How about this shell?" Anna says. She picks up a shiny shell from the sand. "It's pretty and smooth." + +"OK, Anna, let's bury the shell!" Tom says. He digs a hole with his shovel and puts the shell inside. He covers it with sand and smooths it over. + +"Can you remember where we buried it, Tom?" Anna says. + +"Yes, Anna, I can!" Tom says. He points to the spot. "It's right here, next to the wall!" + +"Good, Tom, let's go play something else and come back later!" Anna says. + +They leave their castle and their shell and go to play with a ball. They have fun in the sun. They forget about the shell for a while. +Anna was an adventurous girl who liked to explore new places. She had a white cat named Snowy who followed her everywhere. One day, Anna saw a big hill behind her house. She wanted to climb it and see what was on the other side. + +"Can I go to the hill, Mommy?" Anna asked. + +Mommy looked at the hill and frowned. "It is too far and too high, Anna. You might get lost or hurt. You can play in the yard, but not on the hill." + +Anna was sad. She really wanted to see the hill. She looked at Snowy and whispered, "Do you want to go to the hill, Snowy?" + +Snowy meowed and nodded. He was adventurous too. + +Anna waited until Mommy was busy in the kitchen. Then she grabbed her backpack and put Snowy inside. She sneaked out of the house and ran to the hill. She did not allow Mommy to stop her. + +Anna and Snowy climbed the hill. It was hard and steep, but they did not give up. They reached the top and looked around. They saw a big lake, a forest, and a rainbow. They were amazed and happy. + +"Wow, Snowy, look at this!" Anna said. + +"Meow, meow, meow!" Snowy said. + +They decided to go down and explore the lake. They did not know that Mommy had seen them from the window and was following them. She was worried and angry. + +"Anna, Snowy, come back here right now!" Mommy shouted. + +Anna and Snowy heard Mommy and turned around. They saw her running towards them. They were scared and sorry. + +"Mommy, we are sorry. We just wanted to see the hill. It is so beautiful here." Anna said. + +Mommy reached them and hugged them. She was relieved and glad. "I know, Anna, but you should not go without telling me. It is dangerous and rude. You could have been hurt or lost. I love you and I want you to be safe and happy. Do you understand?" + +Anna nodded and said, "I understand, Mommy. I love you too. I am sorry for making you worry." + +Snowy meowed and rubbed his head against Mommy's leg. He was sorry too. + +Mommy smiled and said, "It's okay, Anna, Snowy. I forgive you. But next time, you have to ask me first. And maybe we can go to the hill together, okay?" + +Anna and Snowy agreed. They said goodbye to the hill and the lake and the rainbow. They followed Mommy back to the house. They learned their lesson and promised to be more careful and respectful. They were still adventurous, but they also allowed Mommy to guide them. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy wanted to put his picture on the fridge, but it was too high for him to reach. He tried to jump, but it was too hard. + +Timmy's mom saw him struggling and said, "What's wrong, Timmy? Can I help you?" + +Timmy replied, "I want to put my picture on the fridge, but it's too high." + +Mom said, "Don't worry, it's easy. I'll attach a magnet to the back of your picture and then you can put it on the fridge." + +Timmy was happy and said, "Thank you, Mommy! Now I can see my picture every day!" + +From that day on, Timmy learned that if he ever needed help, he could always ask his mom. And attaching things to the fridge was easy with a magnet. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily who had a loyal dog named Max. They loved to play together in the park. One day, Lily's mom baked some cookies for her. She gave one to Lily and reminded her to share with Max. + +Lily took a bite of her cookie and said, "Max, do you want some cookie too?" Max barked happily and wagged his tail. Lily broke off a piece of her cookie and gave it to Max. "Good boy, Max," Lily said, patting his head. + +After they finished their cookies, Lily's mom called out, "Lily, it's time to go home!" Lily turned to Max and said, "Max, we have to go home now. Bye-bye, park!" Max barked and followed Lily as they walked back home. From that day on, Lily always remembered to share her cookies with Max. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who lived in a big house with her family. One day, she went for a walk in the forest near her house. As she was walking, she noticed something shiny on the ground. It was an unknown object that she had never seen before. + +The girl picked up the object and looked at it closely. She couldn't figure out what it was or what it was for. She decided to take it home and show it to her family. + +When she got home, she showed the unknown object to her family. They were all very curious about it and tried to figure out what it was. After some time, they discovered that it was a rare gemstone that was worth a lot of money. The girl was very happy that she had found something so special in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily was walking down the hall when she saw her big sister Emma. Emma was being bossy and telling Lily what to do. + +Lily didn't like it when Emma was bossy. She wanted to play by herself. So, Lily decided to go to her room and play with her toys. She looked at her stuffed animals and picked out her favorite bear. She hugged the bear and felt happy. + +Later, Lily went back to the hall and saw Emma again. This time, Emma wasn't being bossy. She asked Lily if she wanted to play together. Lily smiled and said yes. They played together and had lots of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big gorilla. He lived in a jungle with many trees and animals. One day, a little girl saw the gorilla and wanted to ask him a question. She was scared because he was so big, but he looked kind. + +The little girl asked the gorilla, "Can you play with me?" The gorilla smiled and said yes. They played together all day long. The gorilla was very kind and gentle with the little girl. + +When it was time to go home, the little girl said goodbye to the gorilla and gave him a big hug. She was happy to have made a new friend. From that day on, whenever the little girl visited the jungle, she would always ask the gorilla to play with her. And the gorilla was always kind and happy to play. +Once upon a time, there was a little seed. The seed wanted to grow big and strong, but it needed help. The sun and the rain were gentle and kind, and they allowed the seed to grow. + +The seed sent out a tiny root, searching for water and food. It dug deep into the ground, and the earth was soft and welcoming. The root found what it needed, and the seed grew taller and taller. + +Soon, the little seed became a big, beautiful flower. It was so happy to be alive and to have grown so strong. The sun and the rain continued to be gentle, and they allowed the flower to bloom. The flower was grateful for their help, and it smiled and danced in the breeze. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and ride her bike. One day, she went to the park to ride her bike. She saw a boy named Max playing with his toy cars. + +Lily said, "Can I play with you?" + +Max said, "Yes, you can join me." + +Lily was happy and they played together. She showed Max how to ride her bike and he showed her his toy cars. They had so much fun! + +As the sun started to set, it got dark outside. Lily said, "I have to go home now, but let's play again tomorrow!" + +Max said, "Okay, see you tomorrow!" + +Lily rode her bike home, and as she looked at the wheel spinning, she thought about how much fun she had with Max. She couldn't wait to play with him again. +Once upon a time, there was a big, scary lion. He had a big, strong roar that could be heard from far away. One day, he met a little girl who was missing a tooth. She was scared of the lion, but he said, "Don't be scared, little one. I won't hurt you." The little girl was surprised that the lion could talk, but she felt better. + +The lion asked the little girl if she wanted to play a game. The little girl said, "Yes, please!" The lion said, "Let's play hide and seek. I'll count to ten and you hide." The little girl ran off to hide behind a tree. The lion counted, "One, two, three..." and then he heard a giggling sound. He found the little girl and said, "I found you! You're yummy, just like my favorite food." + +The little girl giggled and said, "I'm not food, silly lion. I'm a person." The lion felt embarrassed and said, "I'm sorry. I won't eat you. Let's be friends instead." The little girl smiled and said, "Okay, let's be friends." From that day on, the lion and the little girl played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw with his ink pen, but he always seemed to drop it on the floor. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to draw a picture of a bird. + +Timmy picked up his ink pen and started to draw. But then, he dropped his pen on the floor. "Oops!" he said. "I dropped my pen." + +"Don't worry, Timmy," said his mom. "Just pick it up and keep drawing." + +Timmy picked up his pen and finished his picture. It was a beautiful bird with colorful feathers. "Look, Mom!" he said. "I drew a bird!" + +His mom smiled and said, "You did a great job, Timmy. Even if you are a little clumsy sometimes." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and toys. One day, she found a figure of a princess in her toy box. The princess had a clear, sparkly dress and a crown on her head. + +Lily was so happy to have found the princess figure. She called her mom and said, "Look, Mommy! I found a pretty princess!" Her mom replied, "Wow, Lily! That's a beautiful figure. Where did you find it?" + +Lily said, "In my toy box. Can I keep her, Mommy?" Her mom said, "Of course you can, Lily. She's all yours." Lily hugged her new princess figure and said, "Thank you, Mommy. I love her so much." From that day on, Lily played with her princess figure every day and they had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a pretty dress that she loved to wear. One day, while she was playing outside, she heard a loud snap. She looked around and saw that a branch had snapped off a tree. + +Lily picked up the branch and started to play with it. She pretended it was a wand and she was a fairy princess. But then, she accidentally snapped the branch in two. She felt sad because she had broken it. + +Later that day, Lily's mom made her a rare treat for dessert. It was a chocolate cake with sprinkles on top. Lily was so happy and excited to eat it. She felt like a princess in her pretty dress, eating her special treat. She knew she had to be careful not to snap the fork while eating her cake. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read her dictionary very fast. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. + +"Hey Lily, do you want to play with us?" her friends asked. + +"No, I want to read my dictionary," Lily replied. + +"But we're playing a fun game, you'll like it!" her friends said. + +Lily didn't mind and kept reading her dictionary. Suddenly, she felt a strong wind and a big branch fell on her head. She got hurt and had to go to the hospital. + +From that day on, Lily learned that it's important to play with friends and not just mind her dictionary all the time. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to visit his grandma's house because she always had yummy cookies. One day, Timmy saw a cop car parked outside his grandma's house. He asked his grandma why the cop was there, and she said the cop was just visiting to check on her. Timmy thought it was cool that a cop would visit his grandma. After the cop left, Timmy and his grandma enjoyed their cookies together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help set the table for dinner. Lily happily agreed and went to get the plates and forks from the cabinet. + +As she was setting the table, Lily noticed that the cabinet was a pretty blue color. "Mommy, the cabinet is blue!" she exclaimed. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it is. It's one of my favorite colors." + +After they finished setting the table, Lily's dad came home from work. "Wow, the table looks great!" he said. + +Lily beamed with pride and said, "I helped set it!" + +Her parents were so proud of her and they all enjoyed a delicious dinner together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in her yard. She had an ordinary day, playing with her toys and chasing butterflies. Suddenly, she saw a bird with a broken wing. + +Lily went to her mom and said, "Mommy, I want to help the bird. Can we tie a bandage on its wing?" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, we can help the bird. Let's go get a bandage." + +Lily and her mom carefully tied the bandage on the bird's wing. The bird flew away, happy and healthy. Lily felt proud that she helped the bird. Her mom said, "Lily, it's important to help others when we can. It makes us feel good inside." + +From that day on, Lily always looked for ways to help others. She knew that even an ordinary day could turn into something special if she helped someone in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the morning when it was hot. But one day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean his room before he could go outside. Timmy didn't want to clean his room, he just wanted to play. + +Timmy's mom told him that it was important to clean his room and that he couldn't go outside until he finished. Timmy was upset, but he knew he had to listen to his mom. So, he quit playing and started cleaning his room. + +After he finished, Timmy went outside to play. He realized that listening to his mom was important and that sometimes he had to quit playing to do what was right. From that day on, Timmy always listened to his mom and did what he was supposed to do. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat rice every day. One day, her mom made a big pot of rice for dinner. Lily was so happy and ate a lot of rice. + +After dinner, Lily went to bed. But she heard some noisy sounds outside her window. She looked out and saw a big, scary monster. The monster was crying and asking for help. + +Lily was brave and wanted to help the monster. She went outside to see what was wrong. But the monster was too strong and it hurt Lily. She cried and cried. + +Sadly, Lily couldn't help the monster and had to go back to bed. The next day, Lily woke up and remembered the scary monster. She felt sad and wished she could have helped. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, she went to the mailbox with her mommy to mail a letter to her grandma. + +As they walked back home, they passed a big temple. Lily asked her mommy what the temple was. Her mommy explained that it was a special building where people go to pray and be peaceful. + +Lily thought the temple looked very pretty and wanted to go inside. Her mommy said they could go another time when they were dressed in clothes that fit the occasion. + +Later that day, Lily's friend came over to play. They had a fun time together and played with dolls and blocks. As they were playing, Lily's friend said, "I have to mail a letter to my grandma too!" Lily was excited because she just went to the mailbox with her mommy. She showed her friend how to mail a letter and they both felt proud. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a large backyard with lots of flowers and trees. One day, Lily's neighbor came over to say hello. + +"Hi Lily, I love your big backyard. It's so pretty!" said the neighbor. + +"Thank you," replied Lily. "I value my backyard a lot. I like to play and explore here every day." + +The neighbor smiled and said, "That's wonderful, Lily. I have a big backyard too, but it's not as pretty as yours. Maybe you can teach me how to make mine look nice too?" + +Lily was happy to help her neighbor and they spent the afternoon planting flowers and picking berries. From that day on, they became good friends and enjoyed spending time together in each other's backyards. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint with her fingers and make colorful pictures. One day, she decided to paint her leg with her favorite color, pink. She thought it looked beautiful and graceful. + +But then, she accidentally spilled paint all over the floor. Her mom slipped on it and hurt her leg. Lily felt very sad and guilty. She apologized to her mom and tried to clean up the mess, but it was too late. Her mom had to go to the hospital and get a cast on her leg. + +Lily learned that even though painting can be fun, it's important to be careful and not make a mess. She promised to always be more careful in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a frog named Fred. Fred was very adventurous and loved to hop around in the forest. One day, Fred saw a big juicy fly on the other side of the pond. He wanted to eat it, but he didn't want to get wet. So, he had an idea. He saw a big leaf and decided to use it as a boat to get across the pond. + +But as he was speeding across the pond, a mean snake named Sam saw him and wanted to eat him for dinner. Sam started chasing Fred, but Fred was too fast for him. Fred made it safely to the other side and ate the big juicy fly. He was very happy that he was able to be both adventurous and smart to avoid the mean snake. From that day on, Fred was known as the bravest frog in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty pink purse that she loved to carry around everywhere she went. One day, while she was walking in the park, a scary man approached her and asked if he could see her purse. + +Lily was scared, but she didn't want to be rude, so she handed him her purse. The man opened it up and looked inside. "Ha ha ha," he laughed. "This is just a joke! There's nothing in here but some old toys and a snack." + +Lily was relieved that the man wasn't going to take her purse, but she was still upset that he scared her. She went home and told her mommy what happened. Her mommy hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. You did the right thing by giving him your purse, but you should never talk to strangers." + +From that day on, Lily always made sure to stay close to her mommy and never talked to strangers. And whenever she felt scared, she would remember that her mommy was always there to protect her. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily was playing in her backyard. She saw a bird flying in the sky and said, "Look, Mommy! A bird!" + +Her mommy replied, "Yes, Lily. Birds are good animals. They can fly high in the sky and sing beautiful songs." + +Lily asked, "Can we watch the bird together?" + +Mommy said, "Of course, we can watch the bird together. But did you know that there are many more things to watch in the universe? The universe is very big and has many stars and planets." + +Lily looked up at the sky and said, "Wow! The universe is so pretty. I want to watch it every day with you, Mommy." + +Mommy smiled and said, "I would love that, Lily. Watching the universe with you is one of my favorite things to do." +Once upon a time, there was a big cat named Max. Max liked to keep his fur clean by licking it all day long. He also liked to keep his belly full by eating fish from the nearby river. + +One day, Max went for a walk in the forest. He saw a wide tree with lots of branches. Max climbed up the tree to see the view from the top. It was so high up that he felt a little scared, but he was also excited to see everything from so high up. + +Max knew that climbing trees was a healthy thing to do. It made him strong and gave him lots of exercise. He decided to climb more trees in the future so that he could keep his body healthy and strong. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing outside and exploring the earth. He loved looking at all the green trees and plants. One day, he saw a man setting up a tent in the park. + +"Can I help you set up the tent?" Timmy asked the man. + +"Sure, that would be great!" the man replied. + +Timmy helped the man set up the tent and they talked about how important it is to take care of the earth. The man told Timmy that we need to keep the earth green and clean so that we can continue to enjoy it for years to come. + +Timmy learned that even though he was small, he could make a big difference in taking care of the earth. From that day on, Timmy made sure to always pick up litter and recycle. He knew that even small actions could help keep the earth green and beautiful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to pick olives from her grandma's garden. One day, while she was picking olives, she saw a bird trying to eat them too. She said, "Hey birdie, those are my olives. Can you please yield and let me have some too?" + +But the birdie didn't listen and kept eating the olives. Lily got upset and said, "That's not fair. I want some olives too. Please yield and let me have some." The birdie replied, "I'm sorry, but these olives are perfect for me. I need them to make my nest." + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "Okay, I understand. But can you please leave some for me too? I promise I won't take them all." The birdie agreed and left some olives for Lily. From that day on, they became friends and shared the olives together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in her garden. One day, she found a big, sour lemon and decided to eat it. But as soon as she took a bite, she made a funny face and sighed because it was too sour. + +Suddenly, she felt a pain in her lung and started to cough. She realized that she had accidentally swallowed a lemon seed and it got stuck in her lung. She tried to cough it out, but it wouldn't come out. + +Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. She went to her mom and told her what happened. Her mom took her to the hospital, where the doctors helped her get the seed out of her lung. From that day on, Lily learned to be more careful when eating things and to always ask for help when she needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a train station. The station was big and had lots of trains. One day, a train came to the station. It was a brilliant train with bright colors. The train brought lots of toys for the children. The children were happy and played with the toys. When they finished playing, they put the toys back in the train. They completed the task and the train left the station. The children went home with big smiles on their faces. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the park with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends were playing tag when they heard a loud noise. They looked and saw that a little bird had fallen out of its nest and was on the ground. + +Timmy knew he had to help the bird, so he carefully picked it up and took it to his mom. His mom said the bird was hurt and needed to go to the vet. Timmy was sad, but he knew he had saved the bird's life. + +Later that day, Timmy went back to the park to play with his friends. They were having fun until they saw a big, filthy dog running towards them. Timmy was scared, but he remembered how he had saved the bird earlier that day. He knew he had to be brave and save his friends from the dog. So, he stood in front of his friends and yelled at the dog to go away. The dog listened and ran off. + +Timmy and his friends were safe and happy. They went home and had lunch at noon. Timmy felt proud of himself for being a hero and saving the day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, she went to the kitchen to get a snack. She opened the cupboard and saw a big, powerful blender. + +Lily said, "Wow, that's a big machine! Can it make me a smoothie?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, it can! But you have to be careful when you use it. It's very powerful." + +Lily was excited to make a smoothie. She put some fruit and milk in the blender and turned it on. The blender was so powerful that it made a loud noise. Lily covered her ears and said, "Wow, that's loud! But it's making my smoothie!" + +After a few seconds, the blender stopped. Lily poured the smoothie into a cup and said, "Yay! I made a smoothie all by myself!" Her mom smiled and said, "Good job, Lily! You're getting so big and independent." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and daddy. Lily loved to play on the swings and slide. She saw a boy who had a big figure and he was playing with a ball. She wanted to play with him but felt shy. + +Suddenly, it started to rain and Lily and her family had to go home. But, they got caught in the rain and got soaked. Lily felt ashamed because her dress got wet and she thought she looked silly. When they got home, Lily's mommy gave her a warm bath and put on her cozy pajamas. Lily felt much better after the bath and snuggled up with her favorite stuffed animal. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden, where she had a beautiful rose bush. Lily was always careful not to step on the flowers or pick them too roughly. + +One day, Lily's friend Tommy came to play. He didn't know about the rose bush and accidentally stepped on one of the flowers. Lily was upset and told Tommy that he had to be careful. + +Later, while they were playing, Tommy accidentally knocked over a vase and broke it. Lily's mom saw what happened and told Tommy that he would be punished for being careless. Tommy felt bad and apologized to Lily. + +The next day, Tommy brought Lily a new rose to replace the one he had stepped on. Lily forgave him and they continued to play together, being careful not to break anything else. +Once upon a time, there was a big cabinet in the kitchen. It was very busy because it held all the plates, cups, and bowls. One day, it got very hot outside and the sun was shining brightly. The ice cream on the counter started to melt and drip onto the floor. The mommy quickly put the ice cream in the cabinet to keep it cold. The cabinet was happy to help keep the ice cream from melting! +Once upon a time, there was a big fat cat named Fluffy. Fluffy lived in a cozy house with her owner, a kind lady named Sarah. Every day, Fluffy would look out the window and dream of exploring the valley beyond the house. + +One day, Sarah decided to take Fluffy on a walk in the valley. Fluffy was so excited to finally see what was beyond her window. As they walked, Fluffy noticed a big, scary dog in the distance. Sarah tried to protect Fluffy, but the dog attacked and Fluffy suffered a big bite. + +Fluffy was rushed to the vet, but unfortunately, the bite was too severe and Fluffy did not survive. Sarah was heartbroken and wished she had never taken Fluffy into the valley. From that day on, Sarah made sure to keep all her furry friends safe and sound inside the cozy house. +Once upon a time, there was a kind prince who lived in a big castle. One day, he went for a walk in the forest and met a little girl. "Hello, little girl," said the prince. "What's your name?" "My name is Lily," said the little girl. "Nice to meet you, Lily," said the prince with a smile. + +As they walked together, the prince realized he had lost his way. "Oh no! I think I'm lost," said the prince. "Don't worry, I can help you," said Lily. "I know this forest very well." + +Together, they found their way back to the castle. "Thank you so much for your help, Lily," said the prince. "You are very kind." "You're welcome," said Lily. "It was fun helping you." And with that, they said goodbye and the prince went back to his castle, happy to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, Lily saw a big tree with lots of shade under it. She decided to sit under the tree and eat her sour candy. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. It was her friend, Timmy. "Hi Lily!" Timmy said. "Can I sit with you?" + +"Sure!" Lily said. "Follow me!" + +They sat together under the shade of the tree and ate their candy. But then, a big storm came. The wind blew hard and the rain fell fast. Lily and Timmy got very scared. + +They tried to run home, but the wind was too strong. A big branch fell from the tree and hit Timmy. He got hurt and had to go to the hospital. Lily felt very sad. She didn't want her friend to get hurt. She learned that sometimes it's safer to stay inside when there's a storm. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play hide and seek with his friends. One day, Timmy decided to hide under his mattress. He thought it would be a great hiding spot. + +But then, Timmy's mom came into his room and saw that the mattress was all messed up. She got grumpy and asked Timmy what happened. Timmy felt bad and told her that he was playing hide and seek. + +His mom explained to him that it's not okay to hide in places that could hurt him, like under the mattress. Timmy felt sad and apologized. From then on, he only hid in safe places and never made his mom grumpy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy box that was empty. One day, she asked her mom, "Can we open the toy store?" Her mom said, "We don't have a toy store, honey." Lily replied, "No, not the store. The toy box." + +So, her mom opened the toy box and they found some old toys. Lily was happy and played with them. She said, "Thank you, mom. I love playing with my toys." Her mom replied, "You're welcome, sweetie. Anytime you want to play, just ask me to open the toy box." + +Lily was so happy that she hugged her mom and said, "I love you, mom." Her mom hugged her back and said, "I love you too, Lily. It's always a good time to play with you." And they spent the rest of the day playing together with the toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to create things. One day, she decided to make a seat for her teddy bear. She gathered some pillows and a blanket and put them together to make a cozy seat. + +As she was working, her nosy little brother came over to see what she was doing. "What are you making, Lily?" he asked. + +"I'm making a seat for Teddy," she replied. + +"That's cool," her brother said. "Can I help?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Sure, you can help me fluff the pillows." Together, they finished the seat and put Teddy on it. He looked very happy and comfortable. "Thank you for helping me, brother," Lily said. + +"You're welcome," he replied. "It was fun creating something with you." +Once upon a time, there was a clever little boy named Timmy. He loved to swing on the big tree in his backyard. He would count the number of swings he did each time he played. One day, Timmy saw a bird that had hurt its wing. He was sad and wanted to help the bird. Timmy had a clever idea. He put the bird on his swing and gently pushed it back and forth. The bird felt better and flew away happily. Timmy was happy too because he had helped the bird. From that day on, Timmy and the bird became good friends and would swing together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Yesterday, she went to the store with her mom. She saw a toy she really wanted, but her mom said they didn't have enough money to buy it. + +As they were leaving the store, they met a kind old man who gifted Lily a shiny coin. Lily was so happy and thanked the man. + +Later that day, Lily and her mom went to a garage sale. Lily saw the same toy she wanted at the store, but it was being sold for a lower price. She remembered the shiny coin and asked her mom if they could sell it to buy the toy. Her mom agreed and they sold the coin to the man at the garage sale. Lily was able to buy the toy she wanted and was so happy. She thanked the old man again for the gift that helped her buy the toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, he found a caterpillar crawling on the ground. + +Tim said, "Hello little caterpillar, what are you doing?" + +The caterpillar replied, "I am trying to be a butterfly. I need to eat lots of leaves and grow big and thick." + +Tim watched as the caterpillar ate and ate. Soon, the caterpillar grew an inch longer and Tim exclaimed, "Wow, you're getting bigger!" + +The caterpillar smiled and said, "Yes, I am growing so I can be a beautiful butterfly one day." Tim was so happy to have made a new friend and couldn't wait to see the caterpillar transform into a butterfly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite was a big cup. She liked to fill it with water and pretend she was drinking tea. + +One day, Lily's mom brought home a new kitten. The kitten was very small and very graceful. It would run and jump all around the house. Lily loved the kitten and wanted to play with it all the time. + +One day, Lily's mom asked her to help weigh some apples for a pie. Lily was excited to help and put the apples in the cup. She was surprised at how heavy they were and giggled with delight. + +From that day on, Lily loved to help her mom weigh things and would always remember her favorite cup and her new kitten. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look at pictures in her storybook. One day, she found a scary picture of a big monster. The monster had sharp teeth and big red eyes. Lily got scared and ran to her mommy. + +"Mommy, this picture is scary!" Lily said. + +"It's okay, Lily. It's just a picture. It can't hurt you," Mommy said. + +"But the monster looks naughty," Lily said. + +"Don't worry. The monster is just pretending to be naughty. It's not real," Mommy said. + +Lily felt better knowing that the monster was not real. She hugged her mommy and went back to her storybook. From that day on, Lily knew that pictures could scare her, but they were not real. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to the park with her mommy and daddy. There was a big slide there and Lily loved to slide down it over and over again. + +After playing for a while, Lily's tummy started to grumble. It was time for lunch! But mommy had packed a boring sandwich and Lily didn't want to eat it. She wanted something yummy like pizza or ice cream. + +Daddy suggested they go to a nearby restaurant where they could get pizza. Lily's eyes lit up with excitement and she forgot all about the boring sandwich. They had a delicious lunch and Lily was so happy that she slid down the slide again and again, giggling all the way down. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved shiny things and wanted a diamond. She asked her mom, "Can I have a diamond please?" Her mom said, "No, it's too expensive." + +Lily thought it would be easy to get a diamond. She went to the store and saw a shiny diamond. She took it and ran away. But the store owner saw her and called the police. The police came and took Lily to jail. + +Lily was sad because she didn't listen to her mom and got in trouble. She realized that it's not easy to get what you want and it's important to always ask nicely. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily who loved to wear her purple hat. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. She put her hat on the bench and started playing. + +Suddenly, a gust of wind blew and her hat disappeared! Lily started to cry and her friends asked what was wrong. "My hat is gone," she said sadly. + +"Don't worry, we'll help you find it," said her friend Jack. They searched high and low, but the hat was nowhere to be found. Just when they were about to give up, a little bird flew down and brought Lily her purple hat back. Lily was so happy and thanked the bird. From that day on, she never took her hat off again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside in the sun with her toys. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help with the laundry. Lily said, "Okay, I help." + +Lily's mom showed her how to put the wet clothes in the dryer. Lily said, "I dry clothes!" She was very excited to help her mom. + +After they finished the laundry, Lily's mom said, "Let's go for a walk to the mill." Lily asked, "What's a mill?" Her mom said, "It's a big building where they make flour." + +When they got to the mill, Lily saw lots of big machines. She said, "Wow, so organized!" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, they have to be organized to make the flour." + +As they walked back home, Lily said, "I had so much fun helping you and seeing the mill. Can we do it again?" Her mom said, "Of course, we can do it again another day." And they both smiled as they walked back home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her teddy bear named Teddy. One day, Lily went to the park with Teddy. She was playing with him when she accidentally dropped him in the pond. Teddy was wet and dirty. Lily was so sad and helpless. She didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, a kind old man came by and saw that Lily was upset. He asked her what happened. Lily told him about Teddy and how he was now dirty and wet. The old man said, "Don't worry, I can help you. We can replace Teddy with a new one." Lily was happy and thanked the old man. + +But the old man took Lily to a store and bought her a new teddy bear. Lily was happy to have a new teddy bear, but she felt bad for her old teddy bear that was still in the pond. She learned that it's important to take care of the things we love and not replace them so easily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to go to the gym with her mommy. One day, they were at the gym and Lily was getting impatient. She wanted to go home and play with her toys. + +Her mommy said, "Lily, we can't go yet. I need to finish my workout." + +Lily replied, "Mommy, can I cut the paper with my scissors while we wait?" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Sure, Lily. That's a great idea. Let's go get some paper." + +Lily happily cut the paper into little pieces while her mommy finished her workout. They both had fun at the gym that day. +Once upon a time, there were two little brothers, Mark and Tom. Every day, Mark and Tom played together happily. One day, Mark wanted to mix a special potion. He asked Tom to help him. But Tom was worried about the potion, so he said no. + +Mark was sad, but he still wanted to mix the potion. So he decided to go ahead and mix it all by himself. He took some water, some leaves and a few other things. + +The potion smelled strong and strange. Suddenly, a bright light surrounded Mark and the room. When the light disappeared, Mark had vanished! + +Tom was so scared that he ran away. He looked for an exit and managed to escape. + +The moral of this story is that one should be thoughtful and think before doing something. Just because something is fun or exciting doesn't mean it's a good idea. Sometimes it brings bad consequences. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who was ready to go. She grabbed her bag and told her mama she was off to play. Her mama smiled and said “okay, just take the stair.†+ +So the girl did just that. She walked up the stair and found the door. It was open, so she went inside. + +Inside, she saw toys everywhere. There were puzzles, dolls, and games. She grabbed a box of blocks and started to play. + +A few hours later her mama called. She was ready to go and wanted to know if the girl was ready too. + +The girl told her mama that she was, so she hurriedly put away her blocks and ran out the door. Down the stair she went, waving goodbye to her toys and happy to go home. +Once, there was a man who loved to bring things home. One day he had brought home some ink. + +"What have you brought home?" asked the little three year old girl. + +"I brought some ink, it'll be fun to draw with," the man said. + +The little girl was excited and ran to get her pencils and paper. But when she opened the jar of ink, she was surprised. It was a bad colour! + +"This ink is bad!" said the little girl sadly. + +The man was sorry to learn that the ink was bad and decided he would go back out and find some more ink in a better colour. + +"I'll bring back some better ink so you can draw with it and have fun," he said. + +The little girl smiled and waited for the man to come back. He eventually returned with some ink in a great colour, and the little girl was so happy! She made the most beautiful pictures with the new ink. And that's how the bad ink was brought home and changed for the better. +Once upon a time, there was a loud man. He wanted to find treasure. So he went looking for it everywhere. He asked everyone, "Where is the treasure?" + +One day, the man saw a little girl. He asked her, "Where is the treasure?" But the girl just shook her head and said nothing. + +The man got very angry. He shouted, "Come with me! I want to show you where the treasure is!" The little girl was scared. She came with the man and he took her to a dark, scary cave. + +The loud man said, "This is where the treasure is!" But, when the man opened the cave, there was nothing inside. + +The little girl was so upset. She said, "There is no treasure here!" But the loud man just laughed and said, "Ha ha! You will never find treasure! You will never be rich!" and he walked away, leaving the little girl all alone in the dark. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Ted. He was only three years old and loved to have an adventure. + +One day, Ted's mom told him that they were going to a distant ranch. Ted was very excited and he couldn't wait to go and explore. + +Once they got to the ranch, Ted's mom said, "Ted, I'm going to the barn, can you stay here?" Ted nodded and looked around, exploring the ranch. + +When he came to the edge of a river, Ted spotted a big rock. He shouted out, "Mom, I'm going to dive into the river!" + +His mom replied, "Be careful Ted! Don't go too far!" + +Ted smiled and ran towards the rock. He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and then he dived into the river! + +When he opened his eyes, Ted saw all sorts of fish swimming around him. He had the best adventure! +Once there was a little pig called Curly. He was so excited as today he had been invited to the amazing slide. All he wanted to do was just slide and slide! He was so happy. + +On the way to the slide Curly noticed a large plate of meat. He asked his mum, "Can I have some of that delicious meat?". His mum said no and explained if he had some he wouldn't be able to enjoy the slide. + +So, Curly kept walking and reached the slide. He looked up, saw the amazing slide and quickly hopped on. He just wanted to slide and slide! + +Curly was having so much fun on the slide, he didn't notice the plate of meat sitting next to the slide. He spent lots of time having the time of his life sliding up and down. The hours passed and Curly suddenly noticed it was dark outside. He suddenly remembered he hadn't had dinner yet. He was so hungry. + +But sadly, it was too late. Curly had spent all day on the slide and his mum had already gone home. He would have to wait until morning to have dinner. +Once, there was a hippo who lived in a big lake. He was happy and loved to play with all his friends in the lake. + +One day, the hippo decided to race his friends. So, he asked them: "Who wants to race me around the lake?" His friends all wanted to race, so the hippo said, "Let's get ready, set, go!" + +The hippo was the fastest of all his friends. He was very happy and it seemed like he would win the race easily. + +But then, he felt something he had never felt before. He felt an earth tremor as he raced. Suddenly, the hippo was stuck and he couldn't move! He was stuck in the mud, and it looked like he wouldn't be able to finish the race. + +But then, the hippo realized that the mud was actually very useful. He used it to quickly push himself out of the mud. With a few big pushes, he was out! + +The hippo raced to the finish line and won the race! Everyone was very happy for him, and the hippo knew that being useful could help him during a race. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was three years old. Her name was Susie and she loved playing in the park. + +One day at the park, Susie noticed a black kite flying high in the sky. She wanted to fly it, so she asked her mom for the price. + +"It costs $5," her Mom said. + +Susie was a bit sad because she only had $3. + +"But Mom, please," Susie begged. + +"OK," said her Mom. "This time, only $3." + +Susie ran to get the $3 and paying the price, bought the kite. She went to the big open field and started running and running with the kite behind her. The wind was strong and the kite soared high in the air. + +Suddenly, the kite got stuck in a tree. It was stuck. + +"Oh no!" Susie exclaimed. + +Her Mom came to her and said, "It's OK Susie. We'll find a way to get the kite down. But for now, let's just stop and enjoy the moment." + +And so, Susie and her Mom stopped and watched the kite soar above them in the black sky. +Once upon a time, there was a family who wanted to go on an adventure. They all wanted to go rafting so they searched around for a cheap raft. + +Finally, they found exactly what they were looking for. It was a big raft, and it was very cheap. + +The family was so excited and stopped work early that day to prepare for the adventure. On the day of the adventure, the family finished packing early, got the raft ready and jumped into it. + +The family sailed their raft for hours and hours, enjoying the beautiful scenery and singing together. Suddenly, the raft hit a big rock and the raft began to leak. + +The family tried their best to repair the raft but it was too late. The raft started to sink and the family had to get out. + +The father said sadly, "We won't be able to finish our adventure today". The mother cried, "Our cheap raft ruined our trip!" The family was very disappointed and had to go home. +Once upon a time, two friends named Lucy and Lola were playing in the garden. They heard a loud sound and felt the ground tremble. Lucy said, "What's that sound?" + +Lola looked up at the sky and said, "It looks like a hurricane is coming!" The sky was grey and the wind was so strong. + +Lucy and Lola were scared, but they held hands and ran away. They went to Lola's house and watched the storm from the window. The wind was blowing hard and the rain was coming down in big drops. + +Lola's dad said, "Lets go to our safe room." Lucy and Lola followed him, and when they got there, it was very dull. They felt safe and the hurricane passed soon after. + +Lucy and Lola were so happy for the storm to be over that they cheered and hugged each other. Then they went outside to play again! +Once upon a time there lived a brave little girl called Mark. She loved to explore, and every day she would adventure around looking for new and exciting things. + +Today she seemed to have stumbled upon something strange. As she looked around she could see an unknown ghost hovering in the air. She was a bit scared, but she decided to be brave and walked closer to take a better look. + +"What an odd looking ghost" she thought to herself as she cautiously crept up closer to get a better look. + +Suddenly the ghost spoke to her. "Mark go home!", it said in a creepy voice. Startled, she quickly scrambled to her feet and ran away as fast as she could. + +Although scared, that night she still remembered the strange ghost and it stayed with her in her thoughts. She returned to the same spot the next day, but this time she brought a few brave friends. + +When they saw the ghost, they were scared but too curious to leave. With a bit of encouragement, Mark stepped forward and timidly asked who the ghost was. + +The ghost replied "I am an unknown spirit who is here to warn you about a great danger that is coming your way. Make sure you listen closely and heed my warning." + +With that, the ghost disappeared, leaving a scared but thankful Mark and her friends behind. Thinking of the ghost's warning, they were more prepared to face the danger that was yet +Max and Jenny were playing a game of chess. It was cold outside and their cheeks were pink due to the cold breeze. + +"I'll move this piece," said Max, as he moved the pawn across the black and white checkered board. + +"Wait," said Jenny, shaking her head, "I don't think that's right!" + +Max ignored her and kept playing. He worked his way up to the Kings and Queens as Jenny watched in frustration. + +Just when Max was ready to make his next move and win the game, the clock struck twelve. + +Jenny smiled, "It's midnight!" + +Max suddenly stopped and refused to move anymore. "No, I don't want to go to bed," he said. + +Jenny started to laugh. "Max, even kings and queens need to sleep! Come on, it's time to stop now." + +But Max was determined not to lose. With a loud grunt, he pushed all of the chess pieces off the board in one swipe. + +Jenny frowned, disappointed that her game of chess had ended so poorly. "We'll have to play another game tomorrow," she said, trying to make the best of it. + +Max huffed, "No! I'm never playing chess again." And with that, he stormed off to bed in a fit of anger. +Once upon a time there was a little adorable girl. She loved exploring the world around her. One summer day, she went on a special trip. She arrived in a magical land. She could feel the happiness in the air. + +As she walked around, she saw a big drum. She ran towards it and examined it with excitement. The drum looked like it was made with love. She placed her tiny hands on it and started to play. A beautiful, soft sound came out of it. + +Then, a kind old man stopped her, giving her a stern look. He said, "Young girl, all things have their limits. It is not nice to play with things that do not belong to us." + +The little girl was embarrassed. She apologized and returned the drum to the old man. + +The moral of the story is that we should always be respectful of other peoples' property. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sue. One day, Sue was walking through a forest. She saw a big and juicy piece of fruit. She wanted it - so she took it! + +But when Sue took the fruit, the branch it was growing from broke from the tree. Sue felt sad and worried. She knew she should not have broken it. + +Just then, Sue heard a voice. She saw a kind man standing next to her. He said, "Don't worry. I understand you wanted the fruit. You can take it, it's okay." + +Sue was very happy and thanked the kind man. She took the fruit and said goodbye. From then on Sue was always careful around nature and never took things that did not belong to her. +Once there was a rich man who lived in a very big house. He had many friends who came to visit him often and they would always sit around his big network of tables and chairs. + +One day he had a special visitor, a little 3 year old girl. She was amazed at how nice his house was. + +"Wow, what a beautiful house!" she said. + +The rich man smiled. "Thank you!" he replied. + +The girl looked around and noticed something moving under the tables. She pointed to it and asked "What is that?" + +The rich man said "That is a big puppy, he loves to lie down under the tables". + +The girl was so excited and ran to pet the puppy. + +The rich man looked at her with a big smile and said "I am so glad you like my big network of friends and family here in the house". + +The little girl was so happy and gave the rich man a big hug. From that day on, the little girl and the rich man were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a honest chimney sweep who loved to store away his beloved tools. His tools were very important for his work, so he wanted to make sure he kept them all in one safe place. + +One day, he set off with his tools and headed for the nearest town. But soon after he left, he started to wonder - had he remembered to store everything away properly? + +The chimney sweep returned home and looked around but he couldn't see his tools anywhere. He sighed and said to himself, "I must have forgotten to store away my tools!". + +Suddenly, he heard a little voice. "Don't worry share, I stored everything away safely in my room!" It was the chimney sweep's three-year-old daughter! She had remembered to put all his tools away safely. + +The chimney sweep was overjoyed. He thanked his daughter for being so honest and for making sure his beloved tools were safe and sound. And from that day, the chimney sweep never forgot to store away his tools in the same place. The end. +Adam lived in a fancy house near a swamp. Every day he would go out and explore the swamp, looking for treasure and looking for new adventures. His parents encouraged him to explore and make new friends, to help him learn and grow. + +One afternoon, Adam came home unusually excited. He ran straight to his mom to tell her about a new discovery he had made. + +"Mom," he said, "I met a crocodile today and he said he wanted to be my friend!" + +His mom smiled and encouraged him, telling him that making new friends was a great way to have fun in the swamp. Adam thanked his mom and ran back to the swamp, ready to have adventures with his new friend. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Jack who loved playing outside. He would climb the fence and play with the birds. + +One day, Jack was playing and he got very dirty in the mud. His mom called him and said, "Jack, you need to take a bath right now!" + +But Jack didn't want to. "No, I don't want to take a bath," he shouted. + +But his mom insisted. "Jack, you must bathe before dinner," she said. + +So Jack reluctantly went to the bath. But when he got there, the bath was too messy. He started to cry. + +His mom came in and saw the mess. She sighed. "Jack, why didn't you take a bath when I asked you to?" she said. + +Jack just cried and said nothing. His mom gave him a hug and said, "No matter what, I still love you." + +But Jack was still very sad. He knew he had made a big mistake. He had not listened to his mom and he had not taken a bath. +Once upon a time there was a stubborn faucet that was leaking everywhere. A brave 3 year old, Joe, was determined to solve the problem. + +Joe's mom asked him, "Can you please help me with this leaking faucet? It's making a mess!" Joe said, "Yes, I will help you. I will solve the problem!" + +Joe got to work. He tried turning the faucet handle. He tried tightening the pipes. He tried making adjustments of all kinds. But every time he thought he had solved the problem, the faucet leaks kept coming. + +Joe kept on working and he kept on trying. But the faucet was stubborn and nothing seemed to work. + +Luckily, Joe's mom came to the rescue. She said, "Joe, sweetheart, how about we call the plumber? They will know how to solve this problem." + +Joe and his mom called the plumber who quickly fixed the leaky faucet. Joe was happy and proud of himself for helping to solve the problem. + +And Joe and his mom lived happily ever after! +John and Jennifer were having a great time playing together. John said, "Let's record this special day!" They looked up at the sky and made sure it was clear and blue. On Tuesday they turned on the camera and started to record. + +John smiled at Jennifer and said, "I think we should jump around and be silly." So they jumped up and spun around and laughed together. After they finished recording they watched the video and said, "Let's do it again tomorrow!" + +The next day they both looked outside and saw that it was clear. Jennifer said, "Let's do the same thing that we did yesterday!" So they turned on the camera and started to record again. They jumped around and spun and giggled. At the end they said goodbye and waved to each other. + +They were both very happy. They loved recording special days together and watching their videos afterwards. +Once there lived a little girl named Callie. She was very gifted; she could already count up to 20 at only three years old! + +One day, Callie heard her Mommy and Daddy talking about a big surprise. Callie didn't know what it would be, but she was very excited. + +The next day, Callie and her parents went on a special picnic. Callie couldn't wait to see what the surprise was! + +When the family arrived at the beach, her Daddy showed Callie an oyster. He opened it for her and inside was the most beautiful shell! Callie was so happy that she jumped for joy! + +Callie's family enjoyed their picnic and Callie proudly displayed her shell for everyone to see. From then on, Callie never forgot the wonderful surprise her Daddy showed her that day. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Mary. Mary had a file that she would keep all of her important things in. She kept it in a special spot in her room and knew exactly where it was. + +One day, she was looking through the file and noticed that one of her important pieces of paper was missing. She started to get angry. + +Mary went to her mom and said in a loud voice, "Mom! My file is missing something." + +Her mom said in a calm voice, "Mary, let's look for it together. I'm sure we'll find it!" + +So the two of them looked around for the missing paper. After searching for a few minutes, Mary found her paper inside her file. She had put it in there but forgotten about it. + +Mary smiled and said, "Thank you, Mom. You helped me find it!" + +Her mom smiled back and said, "You're welcome, Mary. I'm glad we found it!" +Once upon a time there was a happy little boy and his name was Jack. He was playing with his tool in the garden. He was so excited to try and pass it between his hands. + +Jack's friend, Emma, came up to him and said, "Hi Jack!" + +Jack waved his tool and said, "Hello Emma!" + +Emma said, "Jack, what do you have there?" + +Jack smiled and said, "It's my tool. I'm trying to pass it between my hands." + +Emma smiled and said, "Let me try!" She started to pass the tool back and forth between her hands. Suddenly, she made a sour face. + +Jack asked, "What's wrong?" + +Emma said, "This tool is too sour for me. I can't pass it anymore!" + +Jack laughed and said, "That's alright, Emma. Let me have it back." Jack passed the tool back to himself and kept playing with it. + +The End. +Charlie was excited to see the parade that was coming down his street. He ran to his bedroom window, and looked outside. He saw bright colors and heard music coming from the street below. He jumped up with excitement, and ran to his mom. "Mommy, please let me go to the parade," he asked. + +His mom smiled and said, "Okay Charlie, but you have to stay with me the whole time, okay?" Charlie smiled in agreement. He quickly put on his shoes and ran outside. As he walked down the street he could feel the excitement build up. + +As the parade got closer, Charlie realized that it was not just colorful floats and music, but that it smelled smelly too. He started to giggle, and mommy patted him on the back. "What's so funny, sweetheart?" + +Charlie looked up and said, "Mommy, it smells like poo!" She erupted in laughter and replied, "Oh, Charlie! It could be worse, but don't worry, the parade will be over soon". + +Sure enough, after a few more minutes the parade was over, and all of the smelly things had passed. Charlie was glad that he was able to see the parade and to realize that it was smelly, but it was still fun all the same. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little rabbit. He had big ears and a big, fluffy tail. His name was Bounce. + +Every day Bounce would hop through the forest, looking for something special. He was searching for something called "butter". He’d heard that it was really yummy. + +One day, as Bounce hopped along looking for the butter, he came across a charming little stream. The water was crystal clear and sparkled in the sunshine. Bounce just had to take a closer look. + +Bounce hopped closer and closer to the stream but then, something went wrong. He slipped on a rock and went flying into the water. The water was cold and deep, so Bounce started to panic. He wasn’t sure he’d be able to get out. + +Just then, he spotted a beam of bright light. It was the butter! He had finally found it. Using all his strength, Bounce bounced out of the water and grabbed the butter. It was the most delicious thing he had ever tasted. + +Bounce happily hopped away, with the delicious butter in his paws. He had solved his own problem and was feeling very pleased with himself. +Once there was a young girl called Kate. One day, Kate was playing in the garden when she suddenly tripped and hurt her leg. She started crying and felt really sad. + +Her mum came outside and said, "Oh no, Kate! You need a bandage. Let's get you one". + +Kate shook her head and said, "No! I don't need a bandage". + +Mum said, "Yes, Kate. You were so silly running around and now you need a bandage. Off we go". + +Kate said, "No! I don't want to go! I don't need a bandage". + +Mum said, "Oh Kate, you might not want a bandage now, but you need one, so let's go!" + +Finally, Kate realised her mum was right and said, "Ok, I need a bandage". + +So they went to the store and got a bandage for Kate. She put it on and felt much better. +Mum said, "See, it's not so bad to admit that you need help sometimes". + +Kate smiled and said, "Yes, I'm glad I'm still young enough to get away with silly things". +Once upon a time, there was a man and a dog. The man wanted to test the dog to see if it was a smart dog. He pretended to like a fake bone and asked the dog to fetch it. The dog was so clever! It knew the bone was not real and tried to escape. The man could not catch the dog and it ran away! He was so proud of the dog. The man was very happy and he brought the dog some real bone! +Once upon a time, there was a green frog who loved waffles. Every day, he hopped around looking for new waffles to eat. One day, he saw the most delicious looking waffle he had ever seen. But it was too far away for him to get to. So the frog said, "What can I do now?". + +Just then, he noticed a tiny puddle of water nearby. He hopped into the water, and he started to soak up the water with his big, green feet. Slowly, the puddle started to get bigger and bigger, until it was big enough for the frog to reach the waffle. + +The frog was so happy when he was able to finally get the waffle. Then he hopped away and ate the delicious waffle. From then on, he made sure to always look for puddles to help him reach any waffles that he might find. +One day, Susan the sheep was feeling very lucky. She had been wandering around the village all day, and wanted to see something new. She urged herself to try something different. + +On the outskirts of the village, she noticed a small, modern house. She had never seen anything like it before. She stayed very still and watched the house from a distance. + +Suddenly, a voice called from inside the house. "Hey there! Come on in, why don't you?" + +Susan hesitated for a moment, but then she eagerly went closer. When she arrived at the door, the kindly old lady inside welcomed her with a big smile. + +The woman showed Susan around the house, and explained to her about all the modern gadgets inside. Susan had so much fun! + +The old lady thanked Susan for visiting and gave her a big hug before she left. Susan left feeling very happy, grateful that she had urged herself to try something new. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny called Dave. Dave liked to explore the world. One day, he hopped through a big, beautiful landscape. The colors were so bright and the air was so fresh. Dave wanted to take some time to relax and enjoy the view, so he hopped over to a big patch of grass and sat down. + +Suddenly, Dave smelled something delicious. He hopped around until he found a patch of strawberries. He picked some up and bit into them. They were so juicy and sweet. He munched and munched until the strawberries were all gone. + +Dave was having so much fun in the landscape that he decided to stay a little longer. He hopped around some more and soon spotted a tree filled with apples. "Yum!" Dave said as he hopped over to the tree. He picked an apple and munched on it. It was so delicious. + +Dave sat under the tree and enjoyed the warm sun, munching on apples. Suddenly, he heard a voice. "Want some more?" it said. Dave opened his eyes, and he saw a kind-looking squirrel standing near him. "For sure!" Dave said, hopping over to the squirrel. + +The squirrel showed Dave to a secret patch of apples. Together, Dave and the squirrel munched on the delicious apples, enjoying the beautiful landscape all around them. +Sam was a little dog with short white hair. He had a big nose and he was very curious. + +One day he decided to take a walk in the woods. As he was walking he noticed something shiny in the snow. It was an icy crystal. Sam was fascinated and he decided to pick it up. + +When he touched the icy crystal he heard a sound. Someone was talking! It said “Touch me and I will be your friend.†+ +Sam was scared, but he wanted to make a new friend. He put his nose closer and he said “Hello?†+ +Then, a very friendly voice answered “Hello, Sam! I am the icy crystal. I can help you find the lost numbers in your skin. Would you like that?†+ +Sam was so excited to find out that the icy crystal could help him find the lost numbers! He smiled and he said “Yes, I would like that!†+ +From that day, Sam and the icy crystal became very good friends and they went on many adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a three year old named Jake. Jake loved numbers and was always counting things. One day, Jake and his mom were in the kitchen when Jake noticed something very rare and special sitting in the sink. + +"Mommy, what is that?" Jake asked pointing to the sink. + +"That is a rare number one," his mom said with a smile. + +Jake was so excited! He asked his mom if he could touch it and keep it. His mom said yes, so Jake carefully removed the number one from the sink. He was so happy he started counting all the way home. He couldn't believe he now owned a number so rare. + +From then on, Jake kept his prized number one safe and close to him at all times. He proudly showed the rare number one to all his friends, and thanked his mom for helping him find it. +Once upon a time, there was a creative chicken who always wanted to pay for things. He would always bring his coins when he went to the store with his family. + +One day, he decided that he wanted to pay for the chicken he saw in the store. He asked his mom for the coins and she gave them to him. The chicken counted his coins and saw he had enough money to pay for the chicken. + +The chicken was very excited and ran to the counter to pay. The store owner was very surprised to see the chicken paying and gave him the chicken. + +The chicken put the chicken in his basket, thanked the store owner and went home. + +He was very proud that he was able to pay for the chicken all by himself and enjoyed the chicken for dinner with his family. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who loved to help out at home. He was always looking for things to do. One day he saw a lamp on the floor and he thought it could use some dusting. He grabbed a cloth and put it on the lamp. He worked very hard and tried to make the lamp shine. + +Suddenly his mother came into the room. She noticed what the little boy was doing and said, "What a nice thing you are doing. That is why it's important to help out at home, it makes things much better." + +The little boy smiled, proud of himself and said, "Yes, I like helping out around here." +The mother smiled and said, "Well, that is why I love you very much." + +The little boy then realized how important it was to help out at home and how it made everyone around him feel happy. From then on he worked hard to help out whenever he could. + +The moral of the story is that no matter how small, helping out around the house can make a world of difference. Being kind and helpful is always the right thing to do. +Once upon a time there was a popular boy named Tim. He loved playing with his friends and exploring the world around him. + +One day, Tim and his friends went to the park to play tag. Tim was running so fast that he suddenly found himself standing in the middle of a clearing. “What am I doing here?†he asked his friends. “Let’s go explore this place,†they said with excitement. + +Tim saw a large tree with long, wide branches reaching out. He walked up to it and saw a strange object on one of the branches. He reached out and touched it - it felt like a round little stone! Curious, he inched closer and realized it was a palm-sized rock. He picked it up, rubbing his fingers along the smooth surface. “I think this is a special rock!†he declared to his friends. + +He was about to put the rock away when he heard an old, gentle voice. “That’s a magical rock,†the voice said. Startled, he looked up and saw an old wizard. “Complete a task and the rock will grant you a wish,†he said. + +Tim eagerly accepted the challenge and told his friends all about it. He quickly completed the task, and the rock lit up. Everyone cheered for Tim and his magical rock. + +The moral of the story +Once upon a time there was an old man. He was a happy man, but he had a problem - he needed a tour. He thought and thought about what to do, but couldn't find an answer. + +One day an idea came to him. He decided to take a foolish tour. It was a long journey, but he was determined. + +He started his tour in the morning, walking through fields and valleys. He enjoyed the scenery, he frolicked in the sunshine and flew kites in the wind. + +At night, he stopped and camped. He ate his dinner and lay down to sleep. But as he was about to go to sleep, he needed something else. He needed a blanket! So, he walked and he found a blanket in a tree. He wrapped it around him and slept soundly. + +The old man ended his foolish tour feeling very happy and content. He had seen a lot of wonderful things on his journey, and he was glad he had taken it. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Tobi who lived in a small village. One day, it was very gloomy outside and Tobi was feeling sad. He wanted to have some fun, so he asked his mum for something to do. + +His mum said, "Ok, Tobi, why don't you go to the store and see if they have something for you?†+ +So Tobi put on an apron and went to the store. When he got there, the store keeper said, "Tobi, I have something special for you. I can supply you with a new toy that will make you very happy!" + +Tobi was so excited and he thanked the store keeper. He quickly rush back home and when he got there, the sun was shining and Tobi was all smiles! He showed his mum the new toy and she was very happy too. + +The gloom had been gone and all thanks to the friendly store keeper and his special supply. +Once there was a girl called Sarah. She was very curious and wanted to learn everything she could. So every day, Sarah would study and learn new things. + +One day, Sarah found an old ornament and she wanted to put it on her shelf. But it was too tight, so Sarah could not put it up. She wanted to find a way to make it fit, so she studied how to do it. + +Finally, Sarah managed to make the ornament fit on her shelf. She felt so proud and happy! From this, Sarah learnt an important lesson: if you study and never give up, you can succeed in anything. +Once upon a time there was a group of fair police. They always tried to treat everyone the same, no matter who or what. One day the police got a call from a very scared 3 year old. The little one said, "The monster is coming! Please help me!" + +The police quickly drove over to the little one's house and came in to help. They could see that the little one was really scared and so they said, "What is wrong?" + +The little one replied, "I heard a loud noise outside and I am scared. Can you please stay here to keep me safe?" + +The police were happy to help and so they said, "We will stay here and protect you. We will do our best to make sure you are safe." The police stayed with the little one all night, and in the morning everything was okay. + +The little one smiled and said, "Thank you. You were so fair to me." + +The police smiled back and said, "It was our pleasure. Now you go on and have a good day part." + +The little one said goodbye and went off to play. From that day on, the little one was no longer scared and new that the police would always help. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Tommy and Ollie, who loved to play together. They were always full of energy, running and playing. + +One day, on their way to the park, Tommy picked up a small razor from the ground. He held it up and said, "Look what I found, Ollie! I can use this to perform fast and neat cuts in the grass". + +Ollie looked very concerned, "You should not do that Tommy! You can hurt yourself and someone else with a razor like this!" + +Tommy put the razor back on the ground and said, "You are right, Ollie. It is always better to be safe than sorry. I will find another way to play". + +The moral of this story is that it is important to be careful when playing, especially when near sharp objects. Always remember to think carefully before you act to keep yourself and others safe. +Billy was at the park with his Mom and Dad. He saw lots of junk on the ground. As he looked around in wonder, his Dad said, "Let's pick up this junk." + +Billy said, "But why? It's just junk." + +His Mom said, "It's important to stay kind to others and the world. By cleaning up this junk, we can remain helpful to others." + +Billy slowly began to pick up the pieces of junk laying around. He looked at them for a moment and then threw them away into the garbage. He asked his Dad, "Why do we still have junk?" + +His Dad said, "Unfortunately, not everyone is kind. Some people think it's ok to just leave their junk lying around." + +Billy rubbed his chin in thought. He asked, "Can we make it so there's no more junk?" + +His Dad smiled and said, "No, but we can remain kind and help out wherever we can." + +Billy smiled and said, "Ok, let's help then!" + +Mom and Dad were proud to see that Billy understood the importance of remaining kind and helping out. Together, they continued to pick up the junk around the park. +Once upon a time there was a big, yellow bird. Every day the bird would go out and bring a little bit of fur home. All of the other animals in the forest were excited to see what the yellow bird had brought that day. + +One day, the yellow bird brought a special something! It was a fur ball, yellow and soft. He shined and sparkled in the sun. + +The little fox couldn't contain its excitement. "What is it?" he asked. + +The yellow bird smiled and replied, "It's a special gift for you. I thought you'd like it!" + +The fox smiled and gave the yellow bird a great big hug. From that day on, the yellow bird and the fox were great friends. They were each other's best friends, and they shared the yellow fur ball every day! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Mimi. She was very charming and lived with her parents in a big house. + +One day she saw her parents packing their luggage because they were going away on a holiday. + +Mimi asked if she could come along but her parents said no. Mimi felt very sad, but her parents told her she had to stay at home. + +Mimi didn't listen to her parents. She went running out of the house and started climbing onto the luggage. + +Her parents saw her and were very angry. They told her off and punished her for not listening to them. + +Mimi was sad, but in the end she learned her lesson and remembered to always listen to her parents! +Once upon a time, there were two special friends. One was named Ben and the other was named Bob. Together, they shared lots of wonderful things. + +One day, Ben spotted something very incredible outside. "Bob, look! What is that?" asked Ben. + +Bob looked outside and smiled. "That's a big, bright rainbow! It's so wondrous," said Bob excitedly. + +Ben smiled too. "Let's share this amazing sight with everyone else," he said. + +So the two friends brought their friends outside to share the incredible rainbow. Everyone gasped in wonder when they saw it. It was truly amazing. + +The friends clapped and cheered. They were so happy to share the incredible wonder of the rainbow. +George was playing in the park when a tall man in a black coat grabbed his arm. George started to cry and the man said, "It's okay, I'm here to help you". George was scared and said, "Where are you taking me?" + +The man said, "I'm taking you to jail". George became more scared. He asked, "What is jail?" The man said, "It's a hot place where bad people go". + +George was very scared but he didn't stop crying. He was sure he was a good boy and he didn't want to go to jail. + +Just then, George's mom showed up and asked the man, "What do you think you are doing?" + +The man said, "I'm just trying to help him". + +George's mom said, "Thank you, but it's time for George to come home." She grabbed his hand and they both went home. George was so relieved to be home and away from that hot jail. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Jack. He was three years old and his favourite thing to do was play outside. One day Jack went out to play and he heard a big sneeze. He rushed over to see what had happened and he saw a wide dragon. + +Jack was scared at first, but then he noticed the dragon was smiling at him. + +"Hello there!" the dragon said. + +"Hi!" Jack said back. He was feeling brave now. + +"I'm so sorry to sneeze like that," the dragon said. "I just had the most amazing dream and it made me so happy that I couldn't help but sneeze!" + +Jack smiled. He was glad the dragon was so cheerful. + +"Thank you for being so nice," said the dragon. Then it flew away, leaving Jack feeling happy and wide awake. +Jimmy was a small boy, who loved to whistle. Whenever he felt happy, a little whistle would come out of his mouth. His parents were so proud of him, they knew he was special. Every year Jimmy and his parents would go on a long, incredible journey. + +One year, they decided to go to the beach. When they got there, Jimmy couldn't wait to get out of the car. He tossed off his sandals and began to whistle as he ran down to the beach. Suddenly, a gust of wind whipped past him and his whistle flew away! He was so upset. + +Jimmy began to cry, but his parents were there to help. Together, the three of them searched for the lost whistle. After a while, Jimmy spotted it lying in the sand, and scooped it up with a smile. + +The moral of the story is to never give up when something you love is lost. If Jimmy had stopped trying, he wouldn't have found his whistle. +One day, Grandma and Grandpa took Robbie to the park. Robbie was wearing a comfortable coat, so he wasn't afraid of the rain. + +Grandpa said to Robbie: "Let's go play on those swings!" They ran to the swings, but the rain was too heavy! + +Grandma said: "Don't worry Robbie, we can still play inside!" They opened the big door, and there was a long room with taps along the walls. Robbie was excited to explore! + +He tapped on all the taps and said: "This is so much fun!" They all laughed, and it started raining less. + +Grandma said: "Let's make some tea and sit down, it will make us all comfortable!" They went to the kitchen and prepared the tea. They drank it together and then it was time to go home. +Once there was an ugly pupil. He was very sad because he never felt like he belonged at school. One day, he was sitting alone playing with his blocks when the teacher saw him. + +The teacher walked over and said: "Why are you so sad?" + +The pupil looked up and said: "I don't fit in here. Nobody likes me". + +The teacher smiled and said: "You belong here just like everyone else. I can provide you with a special friend who can be your buddy. That way you're never alone!" + +The pupil was so happy. He now had a new friend to play with at school. + +The moral of the story is: everybody needs someone to provide a little companionship - otherwise it can be a very lonely experience! +Nina was a very modest girl. Every day she had to raise her hand in school and knew the answers to all of her teacher's questions. With her mom, Nina loved to go to the diner for lunch. Her favorite menu was the grilled cheese sandwich. + +One day, the diner had a special surprise. The menu said "Grilled Cheese Deluxe". Nina couldn't wait to order it. When it arrived, the sandwich was so special. It had golden, crunchy bread and melted cheese with chunks of tomatoes. It was delicious! + +Nina was so excited that she raised her hand in the diner and shouted, "This sandwich is the best!" Everyone clapped and laughed. Nina was so proud of her modest manners. +Once upon a time there were two friends named Jack and Sally. They lived close by and loved to play together. + +One day, Jack said, “Let’s make a promise.†+ +Sally smiled. “OK. What should we promise?†+ +Jack thought for a minute. “We can promise to have a lively game every day.†+ +Sally clapped her hands. “Yes! Let’s do it!†+ +The two friends agreed to keep the promise and started playing lively games every day. They used their imagination to make up stories, and acted them out together. They felt happy and excited every day. + +The games made them closer than ever. They both felt grateful that they had made the promise, and they never forgot it. +Once upon a time, there was a man who loved to cook. He was always in his kitchen cooking tasty meals. One day, he wanted to make something special. + +He went outside and found some wire. Then he went back to his kitchen and cooked something really delicious. It smelled so yummy. + +But then something terrible happened. When he went to take the food out of the oven, the wire was stuck in it. He tried to get it out, but it wouldn't move. The wire had made a terrible mess. + +The man was so sad. He had wanted to make a special meal, but it was ruined. But, he still had some eggs and cheese, so he decided to make something simple instead. It was a delicious omelette. + +The man was so happy that he could still cook something tasty. And the moral of the story is that when something terrible happens, there is always a way to make something good out of it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Maria. She had a favourite book that she loved to read. It was a simple book, with humble words and beautiful pictures. + +One day, Maria was very excited about reading her book. She asked her mum 'Can I read my book?' + +Mum said 'Sure you can, but remember, books can change'. Maria didn't really know what mum meant, but she was too eager to start reading her book. + +As Maria opened her book she saw that it had changed. Instead of words and pictures, the book was filled with wonderful colourful illustrations. She couldn't believe her eyes. Maria sat there and read the story until it was time to go to bed. + +When Maria showed the book to mum, she asked 'What happened to the book?' Mum smiled and said 'See, books can change'. Maria nodded and smiled too, happy that her book had changed. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Max and Jim. They were friends since they were young and soon grew up to be three years old. + +One day, Max and Jim were playing with blocks. Jim loves to build towers and wanted to build the tallest tower ever but Max suggested they build something else. + +Jim said, "I wanna build the tallest tower. That's what I always wanted to do." Max said, "Let's do something different this time. How about a castle?" + +Jim thought for a moment, but decided to build the tower anyway. He said, "Let's go for the tower." + +They both worked together to build the tower, but eventually the tower collapsed. Jim looked at it and regretfully said "I guess some things just aren't meant to be." + +Max put a hand on Jim's shoulder and said, "That's ok. We can try again. Look, I found some more blocks. We can always try again." + +Jim smiled and said, "Yeah, you're right. Okay, let's try again." + +This time they built a castle, and it was tall, strong, and fine. Jim and Max smiled at each other, very happy with the results. They learned that if things don't go as planned, there will be no need to regret - if you just try again, you might get a better result! +Once upon a time, there was a princess who was very serious. She always had her nose buried in her books, learning about the kingdom and its rules. Her parents, the King and Queen, were worried that she was too serious and needed some excitement in her life. + +One day, the King and Queen had a surprise for the Princess. The King said: "My dear, we are taking you on a secret adventure. We will have fun and you can release your serious side for a little while." The Princess jumped for joy! + +ThePrincess, the King and the Queen walked to a nearby lake. When they reached the lake, the King held out a crown and said: "It is time for you to release the secret that lies beneath the lake." The Princess was very excited, the King and Queen told her to jump into the lake, with the crown. She took a deep breath and jumped in! + +At the bottom of the lake she found something magical - a beautiful mermaid! The mermaid was holding a pearl that she said held the secret to releasing the serious side of the Princess. The Princess thanked the mermaid, hugged her parents and returned to the palace, happy and free. +Once upon a time, there was a small bird named Ted. Ted loved to soar in the sky and show off his beautiful wings that were covered in colourful patterns. + +Every morning, Ted would rise up high into the air and admire the world below him. One day, when Ted was soarin g high, he heard a loud, noisy noise. He looked around and saw a plane nearby. Ted was so scared of the noise that he quickly flew away. + +The plane followed behind him and the noise grew louder and louder. Eventually, Ted was so tired that he couldn't fly anymore, and he was about to give up. Just as he was about to land, he heard someone calling out to him: "Don't be scared, Ted! I'm sorry that I made so much noise!" + +The voice belonged to a friendly pilot who had seen Ted's beautiful wings and decided to fly alongside him. They flew side by side until they reached the highest clouds and Ted was amazed by the views. From then on, Ted and the friendly pilot became good friends. Every morning they would soar together and Ted was no longer scared of the noisy plane. +Tommy and Amy were walking to the park together. Amy was very excited to go, but Tommy seemed a bit nervous. + +"What's wrong Tommy?", asked Amy. + +"I'm not sure I want to go to the park" said Tommy quietly. + +Amy was puzzled. She asked Tommy why he felt nervous. + +Tommy sheepishly replied "I heard the park has a bakery, and I don't like pastries". + +Amy smiled and said "But don't you like cookies? They have those too!" + +Tommy thought for a moment and decided he wanted to try some cookies. So the two friends decided to discuss the best way to get to the park. Soon enough they were on their way and Tommy was feeling much less nervous. +Oliver loved going outside to play. His favorite thing to do was to climb a hill behind his house. Today, he wanted to run really fast, so he asked his mom if he could go. + +"Oliver, I'm sorry, I can't let you go," said his mom. +"But why?" Oliver asked. + +"Because it's too dangerous," said his mom. "You might slip and fall." + +Oliver wanted to go so much, that he started to cry. His mom hugged him and said, "I know you want to go, and I don't want to prevent you from having fun, but it's not safe. Maybe we can find a safer way to have fun outside." + +So, Oliver and his mom went outside together and found a grassy hill. It was just big enough to climb up and down, and it was perfect for running fast. Oliver and his mom ran up and down it together, and they even built a slide down the hill so they could go faster. + +Oliver had so much fun, and his mom was happy she could prevent him from getting hurt while still letting him have fun. +A small squirrel named Susie loved to explore. One day, when searching for a snack, she found a large square hole in the ground. Susie couldn't wait to find out what might be inside. She bravely stuck her head inside the hole and was surprised to see a giant playground. She squeaked with delight and ran inside! + +Susie scurried around the playground, jumping on the slides and galloping around the merry go round. Eventually, Susie noticed that something wasn't quite right. A large, creepy rat had trapped her inside the playground and surrounded her. He taunted her in a low voice and said, "You can't escape from here - you're trapped!" + +Susie squeaked and tried to escape, but the rat blocked her way. She felt helpless, like she was stuck in the playground forever. But then, she noticed something - there was a second square hole in the ground, leading outside the playground. That must be the way out! + +Susie quickly ran through the square hole and escaped from the playground. She ran away as fast as she could and never returned. Even though she had been scared, Susie was brave and found a way to get out of her dangerous situation! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sam who enjoyed playing outside in her backyard. One day, Sam decided to take her hose and use it to water her big, green lawn. As she began playing with the hose, she heard a noise coming from the bushes nearby. + +"Who is there?" Sam said, feeling a bit scared. + +"It is me, Gerald," came a voice from the bushes. + +Sam was very disturbed. She had never seen this weird creature before. As it moved closer to her, she saw that it was a funny looking little goblin. Gerald looked at Sam, his face full of embarrassment. + +"What are you doing here?" Sam asked. + +"I am looking for my hose," Gerald said. + +Gerald had left his hose on the grass near Sam's house and had forgotten to take it when he went home. + +Sam smiled and handed Gerald his hose. Grateful, Gerald thanked Sam and then quickly took his hose and ran away. + +Sam went back to watering her lawn with her hose, feeling relieved that Gerald had been so embarrassed about asking for his hose that he had run away. +Mommy was so excited to take Lily to the park. They hopped in the car, and drove to the park. When they got there, Lily squealed with excitement, and ran around the park. They took out some snacks, and shared them with the ducks! + +Lily wanted to explore the playground, so Mommy followed her from slide to slide. Suddenly, she watched Lily jump into a big drain, filled with dark water. Lily's face lit up, but Mommy shouted "No!", and she looked very scared. + +Mommy quickly ran to pull her out, but she regretted not watching Lily closer. They had a strong hug, and Mommy explained why this was dangerous. Lily nodded her head, and said "Okay". + +After that, Mommy made sure to always keep her close, and keep an eye out for dangers. They had more fun, and left the park with lots of smiles! +Once upon a time there was a little sheep. He lived all by himself and he ached to have a friend. One day while he was walking around, he stumbled upon a farm. The farmer saw him and said, “What are you doing here little sheep?†The sheep was so happy to have a talked to and quickly said, “I’m looking for a friend.†The farmer smiled and told the sheep he could stay with him if he helped on the farm. The sheep gladly said yes and the farmer smiled. + +The sheep quickly moved in and started helping the farmer. Every day, the farmer taught him how to cook and soon enough the sheep became a master chef. One day the farmer said to the sheep, “Let’s go and show everyone how good of a cook you are!†+ +So the sheep followed the farmer to the town square and he was so proud to show everyone what he had cooked. But when he arrived and the people saw him, they all started laughing. The sheep felt ashamed. But the farmer patted him on the back and said, “Everyone has their first time cooking, don’t be ashamed!†The people stopped laughing and started clapping and the sheep was so proud. He had made a friend, and found something he was good at. +Jill went to the subway with her mom. She was excited because she was going to pick out a toy. Mom said Jill could pick out any toy she liked. + +When they got there, Jill wanted to get a big, purple bear. But it was too expensive for her mom. She refused to buy it for Jill. + +Jill felt sad, but her mom smiled and said, “Don’t worry. You can pick out something else.†She was being kind. + +Jill spotted an orange elephant toy. It was just the right size and it was much cheaper. She smiled and asked mom if she could have it. + +Mom said, “Yes! It looks like a much better choice!†She hugged Jill and said, “Thank you for being so kind and understanding.†+Once upon a time there was a little girl whose name was Jen. One day, Jen decided she wanted to bake something delicious. She asked her mom if she could use her mom's copper baking pan. + +"Mom," asked Jen, "Can I use your copper baking pan to bake something?" + +"Yes," replied her mother, "but be careful. It is an expensive pan, so please be careful when you use it." + +Jen agreed and then went to work baking something delicious. She was very careful and eventually the baking was done. Everything smelled and looked amazing. It was so delicious that everyone wanted to try! + +The moral of the story is that it is important to take special care of expensive things. Jen was very careful using her mother's copper baking pan, and her mom was very grateful. Jen was pleased that she could make something delicious and also help take care of something valuable. +Mum and Dad were very proud of their son, Jack. They wanted him to do so many things like all the other children. So, they decided to load Jack's day with all kinds of activities such as painting and playing, but also with a lecture about math. + +Jack didn't want to go to the lecture because he found math to be very difficult. But, his parents insisted, "You have to go to the lecture. It will make us proud of you." + +Jack asked his mum and dad, "What if I'm not good at it? I'm only three." + +Mum and Dad looked at each other, they knew Jack was right. They hugged him and said, "Don't worry, Jack. Just do your best". + +But when Jack arrived at the lecture, he became so overwhelmed. He was so scared, he couldn't even listen! He didn't understand the math and he was so embarrassed. + +Sadly, Jack had a very bad experience. He felt like he let his parents down. He didn't understand the lecture, and he was certainly not proud of himself. +The sun was shining and the birds were singing. Mama and little Bobby walked together in the park. + +Mama said, "Let's pray together, okay Bobby?" Bobby crossed his hands and bowed his head. Mama said a prayer for Bobby, asking God to protect him always. Midway through the prayer, Bobby opened one eye to peek at his mama. + +When she saw, she said, "Bobby! Close your eyes and keep praying!" He giggled and quickly closed his eyes again. + +When the prayer was over, Bobby asked his mama, "Where can I get some boots like yours?" + +Mama said, "Oh, I think I saw some red ones at the store. Why don't we go and look?" + +So they went to the store and sure enough, they found a brand new pair of red boots. Bobby was so excited he almost forgot to put on his old shoes. Mama helped put the boots on his feet and said, "Now you look like a true cowboy." + +On the way home, Bobby saw someone walking without shoes. He felt ashamed because he had new boots and they were walking without any. Mama said, "Let's pray for them Bobby. God will take care of them." So together they said a silent prayer for the person without shoes. +One day, the sun was shining brightly. Little Sue was in her garden, playing with her toys. She noticed a plant growing in the garden that she had never seen before. She went closer to take a better look. + +"Look at that plant, mommy!" She said. + +"Yes, Sue," replied Mommy. "It looks very organized. I'm sure it will shine brightly." + +Little Sue looked at the plant with admiration. She wanted to reach out and touch it. But before she could do so, a gust of wind blew it away. + +Little Sue was so sad. She had been so excited to see the plant growing in their garden. She cried and asked Mommy why the plant had been taken away. + +Mommy looked around and said, "Sometimes, things just don't work out the way we want them to." +One day, a 3-year-old boy was playing in the barn. He was eager to learn and explore new things. As he was walking around, he saw a basket of apples. Although he wanted to take some, he resisted the temptation. + +Suddenly, a voice called out from the barn door. "Do you want to play a game?" the voice asked. The boy was very eager, he could not resist the offer. He shouted, "Yes!" + +The voice revealed itself to be Farmer Bob. Farmer Bob said, "Let's play 'catch the apple' - you catch an apple and I'll catch one. Ready?" + +The boy was excited, he nodded eagerly. Farmer Bob threw an apple to the boy, and he caught it. Then it was the boy's turn. He threw the apple with all his strength and made a perfect throw. + +Farmer Bob could not catch the apple in time. He said, "Wow! You threw the apple so fast. You must have been resisting the temptation of eating the apples in the basket. You are so strong!" The boy smiled proudly. + +The boy realized that by resisting the temptation of taking the apples, he had trusted Farmer Bob and learned a valuable lesson. +Once upon a time there was a bear called Brownie. Brownie was the most playful bear in the forest. He would run and scramble around, always looking for something new to play with. + +One summer, Brownie met a duck. The duck chattered away and asked Brownie if he could go and explore the forest together. Brownie thought it sounded like fun and said yes. + +The two of them had a great time playing and exploring the woods. But one day, Brownie got a bit too playful and accidentally stepped on the duck's foot without meaning to. The poor duck was crying and so was Brownie. + +The duck said to Brownie, "You should be more careful, it hurts when you step on me." Brownie, feeling very sorry, said, "I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to hurt you. Please forgive me." The little duck smiled and said, "It's ok, I forgive you." + +The moral of this story is that it's important to forgive others and to be careful when playing so that no one else gets hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a small pond. One day, two friends who loved to explore together decided to go over and see what they could find. + +The first friend said, "Let's plan to meet at the small pond tomorrow!" + +The second friend replied, "Great idea! I'll bring some snacks, too." + +The next day, the two friends were so excited to get to the pond. When they arrived, they were amazed at all the things they saw. The pond was filled with turtles and frogs, and even some little fish. + +They spent the day exploring and playing games, and they had so much fun. The two friends even made a plan to meet at the pond again the following Saturday! +Mommy was making a delicious cake. She was very careful as she stirred the mixture together. When she was finished, she paused and licked her lips. + +"Mmm, this tastes amazing," she said. + +Suddenly the door opened and little Teddy walked in. He grabbed a spoon from the table and started to dip it in the cake mixture. + +"Teddy, no!" Mommy shouted. "We don't eat things before they're finished cooking." + +Teddy pouted and walked away, dragging his feet in a loop around the kitchen. Mommy watched him as he went, feeling frustrated. + +She paused for a moment, and then had an idea. She grabbed a few spoonfuls of the mixture and gave them to Teddy. He smiled, happy to have been given the treat. As he ate, a bit of the mixture got on his face, and Mommy had to do her best to keep from smiling. + +"Delicious," Teddy said, licking his lips. + +Mommy smiled and hugged Teddy. "Yes, it is," she said. +Mama and Daddy took little Daniel to a place far away. Daniel had never seen anything like it before! + +The place was so icy, it made Daniel shiver. Everywhere he looked, he saw mineral rocks of different shapes and sizes. + +"What is this place, Mama?" Daniel asked, standing close to his parents. + +"This is a mine, Daniel," Mama said, bending down and brushing the snow off one of the mineral rocks. + +"A mine?" Daniel asked. + +"Yes, sweetheart," Daddy said. "Miners work hard to design this mineral into useful things. They also dig for other useful minerals which are found here." + +Daniel looked amazed. He had never seen something like this before. All the icy mineral rocks were so fascinating! + +"Come, let's explore," Daddy said, taking Daniel's hand in his. Together, Daniel and his family explored the mine. They had a great time! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She was three and she loved to bake. Every day, she would put on her bright red apron and bake all sorts of things in her kitchen. + +One day, Mia said to her mom "I'm gonna bake a heel, Mommy! Can you help me?" Her mom said "Yes, I can help you bake a heel. What kind of heel do you want?" Mia said, "I want a black heel. Can you get the ingredients we need?" + +Her mom went to the grocery store and got all the ingredients they needed to make the black heel. + +When they got home, they started mixing the ingredients and put it in the oven. While they waited, Mia's mom said "Be careful, the heel might be hot when it's done." + +Mia said "I can't wait to see the black heel!" finally, the black heel was done. It smelled delicious. They both took it out of the oven and they both looked at the beautiful black heel. Mia was so happy she couldn't contain herself. + +They both tasted the delicious heel. It was hot and sweet, just like Mia had dreamed. Mia smiled and said, "I love it!" + +Mia and her mom shared the black heel and enjoyed it together. It was the best heel Mia had ever baked. +Once upon a time there was a young girl named Anna. One day she went to the village to collect some rice. She saw a group of children playing a game. +Anna approached the children and asked: "Can I join in?" +The children replied: "Yes, of course you can! We are collecting rice for the village." +So together they collected all the rice in the village. Then they shared the rice so that each family had enough to eat. +When the rice was shared, Anna said: "That was fun! I'm glad that you, young children, are so generous and helpful." +The children smiled, proud of their accomplishment, and thanked Anna for helping them. +The End. +Once upon a time, a pretty little girl named Faith was about to turn three years old. On this special day, her parents planned a birthday party for her. + +When Faith heard the news, she was so excited that she started to run around the house. She ran from one room to the other and shouted, “Yay, I'm turning three!" + +Faith's parents smiled at her and said, “You are so pretty, Faith! We can't believe how fast the year has gone! + +After the fun of running around, Faith took a break and looked around the house admiring at all the decorations her parents had done for her. + +“Mommy, Daddy, thank you for making this day so special," said Faith. + +Her parents smiled and hugged her, “It's our pleasure, sweetheart. Let's have a great time today!†+ +And they all did. They ate cake, danced around, and eventually, the party was over. + +Faith was so happy and content with the day she had, that she started to run around the house again, shouting and singing about how she was now three years old. +Once upon a time, there was a garden. It was special, because it was full of wonderful things like flowers, butterflies, bees and birds. Every day, the garden looked more and more beautiful. + +One morning, the garden keeper had an idea. He decided to scatter some special seeds all over the garden. Then he watered the garden and waited for them to grow. + +The seeds soon turned into tall, bright flowers. Everyone was so happy and said that the garden keeper had been very successful. + +Now, when people walk by the garden, they look at the beautiful flowers and remember how the garden keeper scattered the seeds. The garden is a happy place, full of beauty and life. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Tim. He wanted to go for a ride in the car, so he jumped into the seat. His mom put the key in the ignition and the car rumbled to life. + +They drove to the store and mom bought a little gas to fill the tank. Tim was very excited to help, so he carried the can to the car. Mom filled up the tank and they drove off. + +Tim waved goodbye to the gas station and they soon found themselves travelling down the road. It was a fun ride. The wind was blowing through Tim's hair and the sun was shining brightly in the sky. + +When they reached their destination, Tim hopped out of the car and ran around the backyard. He had fun exploring every corner of the property. After a while, he got a little tired, so he hopped back into the seat. + +Mom drove him home. When they got there, Tim got out of the car and said goodbye to his mom. He'd had a great day, thanks to the little gas from the store! +One day, a little girl named Sarah wanted to go on an exciting adventure. She took out her calendar and saw that tomorrow would be the perfect day for a sail. + +The next day, Sarah was up bright and early. She gathered some supplies like food, drinks, and her trusty telescope. Then she went to the beach. + +At the beach, Sarah saw a helpful captain who was getting ready to sail. She asked him if he could take her out on a boat ride. The captain said yes, so Sarah hopped on board. + +The captain and Sarah sailed out into the ocean. They saw dolphins jumping in the water and Sarah even saw a seagull fly overhead. After an hour, they were back at the dock. + +Sarah thanked the captain for his help. He smiled and said, "My pleasure! Come back anytime." She knew she would be visiting the beach again soon. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Billy. He was a very curious boy, and one day he decided to go somewhere special. He put on his shoes and grabbed his hat, and off he went! He walked and walked, until he came to a big hill. It was too big for him to climb, so he sat down on the ground and thought. + +Then he thought of a way to go up the hill. He got on his hands and knees and started crawling up the hill. As he went up he felt the ground getting harder and harder. He kept crawling and crawling until he got to the top. + +The view from the top was so beautiful. He could see for miles and miles. He had never seen anything so long before! He was very happy that he had gone up the hill. + +Billy decided to stay and enjoy the view for a little longer. He looked around until he saw the sun going down in the sky. So he thanked the hill and said goodbye, and then started off home on his knees. +Once there was a boy named Jack who loved to whistle. Whenever he was feeling glad, he would whistle a happy tune. One day Jack was walking through the woods and he saw a leak. He wondered where it came from and decided to investigate. As he got closer he heard someone whistling. He walked over to the source of the whistle and saw a small beautiful stream. He was so glad to have found a stream that he started to whistle along. + +Jack asked, “Who are you?†+ +The stream replied, “I am a stream, and I make music by whistling. I make music with the leak that you found.†+ +Jack was so happy he started to whistle with the stream. They whistled together for what seemed like forever and it was the most beautiful music that Jack had ever heard. They were so glad to be able to make music together! +Once there was a girl who wanted to cook. She got out a bowl and some ingredients. She put the ingredients into the bowl. She stirred and stirred but the mixture was dry. + +The girl started to get cross. She stamped her feet and shouted, "I don't know what to do!" + +Just then, her mother came in. "What is wrong?" she asked. + +The girl pointed to the bowl. "It's dry," she replied sadly. + +Her mother smiled. "That doesn't mean it can't be fixed," she said. She added a few drops of water to the bowl. Then she stirred the mixture again. + +The girl watched eagerly. This time, the mixture was perfect! She grinned and began stirring with her mother. Soon they were both cooking a delicious treat. The girl was so proud of her work and even prouder that she hadn't given up. +Once upon a time there was a lake that everyone enjoyed visiting because it had such a beautiful view. Every day the lake attracted more visitors, until one day a boy named Jack came to visit. He brought a can of paint with him and he started spraying it along the lake's edge, creating a big circle. Everyone who saw it was very impressed! + +The next day Jack came back and he sprayed a much bigger circle using up all of his paint. Eventually the whole lake was surrounded by a colorful pattern of circles. + +The people who had been visiting the lake every day started to argue and they were mad at Jack. They were mad because they thought the circles were spoiling the view and taking away from the beauty of the lake. + +Jack realized that they were right and he felt bad. He apologized to the people and told them he had learned his lesson: sometimes it's better to think before you act. + +The people accepted his apology, but they made sure he could never do it again and they made a rule: whenever someone visits the lake, they must not spray paint near the lake. From that day forward, everyone respected the rule and the lake was able to stay as impressive as ever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. One day, Jane wanted to go on an adventure with her horse. She went outside and hopped on the horse. The horse began to pass over the grass and Jane was so happy. + +Suddenly, they came to a muddy pond. Jane said to her horse, "Let's pass through here, my horse!" But the horse was scared and shaking. Then it said, "No, I'm scared! It is too dirty for me!" + +Jane thought about it for a moment. Then she said, "Don't worry! I'll take care of you and make sure you don't get dirty." So Jane and the horse passed through the pond, and Jane made sure the horse was careful and didn't get too dirty. + +When they were done, Jane was so proud that she and her horse made it through the muddy pond. She said to her horse, "We did it, my horse! We passed through the muddy pond and we were so brave!" + +And Jane and her horse continued to pass through the grass happily. +Once there was a painter who was very weird. He was an odd man and always dressed up strangely. One day, he was getting ready to go and paint, but he realized that he had not washed his brush. He had to wash it before he could start painting his masterpiece. + +He had just about finished washing his brush when a small three year old girl came around the corner. The painter was surprised to see the girl and said, "What are you doing here, little one?" + +The girl smiled a cheeky grin and replied, "I wanted to watch you washing your brush. It looked like fun!" + +The painter laughed and said, "It's not that fun. But it's important so that my painting looks nice." + +The girl nodded and said, "Okay, I'll go play now. Bye bye!" + +The painter was happy to see the little girl, and as he watched her run away, he thought to himself, "She is so weird!" +Pete and his mom were in the kitchen. Pete's mom had a bowl full of dough on the counter. "We are going to make cookies, Pete," she said. + +Pete touched the dough. It felt rough between his fingers. He didn't like the feeling. "Mom, can we make the dough smooth?" he asked. + +His mom smiled. "Yes, Pete. We can use the rolling pin to make the dough smooth. That will improve it." + +Pete helped his mom roll out the dough. Together their efforts made the dough nice and smooth. + +"We did it!" said Pete happily. + +His mom laughed. "Now, let's make some cookies!" +Once there was a little boy named Jimmy. Jimmy loved to explore and try new things.One day he found a door that was shut. He knew he wasn't allowed to open it, so he just stood there. + +Jimmy decided to ask his mom if he could open the door. She said "Yes, you may open the door." + +Jimmy opened the door and was surprised by what he found. Inside the room was a unique oat. It was a special oat that had interesting different colors. + +Jimmy was so excited to see the unique oat. He quickly shut the door again and ran to his mom to tell her what he had found. His mom was so proud of him for finding something so special. + +From then on, Jimmy went exploring every day, hoping to find something new and unique just like the oat! +John wanted to buy a present. He went to the shop to look for something nice. He saw an ugly perfume. He didn't like it and he wondered if anything nicer was in the shop. + +"Do you have any nicer perfumes than this ugly one?" John asked the shopkeeper. + +The shopkeeper shook his head. "That's the only one we have," he said. + +John felt sad. He was hoping for something special. But then he noticed a little sparkle coming from the bottle. He asked the shopkeeper what it was. + +"That's a glittery top," the shopkeeper said. "It makes it look nicer, doesn't it?" + +John smiled. He thought it was a perfect present. He bought the perfume and wrapped it up. + +When he gave it to his mom he said: "I hope you like it. It's ugly, but it has a sparkle." + +Mom hugged John and thanked him for the perfume. She smiled and said: "It's beautiful. Just perfect." +It was a beautiful day and Maria was playing with her friends. They were having so much fun playing together. Suddenly, Maria saw an ugly cut in her arm. She cried and asked "What happened?" Her friends said that it was dark outside and they should go inside. + +Maria was scared and she wanted to go home. Her friends said that if she stayed the cut will just disappear. Maria agreed but she was still afraid. + +After a while, Maria's friends had to leave. Maria put a bandage on her cut and tried hard to ignore it. Soon it became dark and the cut started to hurt a lot. Maria wanted to go home, but her friends were gone and she didn't know what to do. All of a sudden, the cut started to disappear. Maria was relieved and decided to try to find her way home. + +When Maria made it home, she quickly ran to the bathroom. But instead of the cut being gone, it had become bigger and uglier. Maria shouted for help but no one came. Her cut just kept getting bigger and bigger until it had completely taken over her arm. In the end, Maria disappeared forever and nobody ever saw her again. +Once upon a time, there was a family that lived in a small house. They were very happy together. Suddenly, a terrible storm came. It rained so hard that the roof of the house began to leak. The family was afraid and didn't know what to do. + +Mama said, "I wish we had some sunshine." + +The father said, "We have to surrender. There is no way to fix the roof against this storm." + +The family was very sad. They went outside to see the damage. Everything looked terrible. The father wanted to try to make the best of it, but it seemed like too much work. So in the end, the family had to surrender to the storm and leave the house. + +It was a sad ending and the family was very unhappy to have to leave their home. But there was nothing they could do. No amount of sunshine could stop the storm. +Once upon a time there lived a humble dog named Pip. Pip loved to go on adventures and one day he found himself at the zoo. + +Delighted by the animals around him, Pip wanted to explore even more and he saw a ticket booth at the entrance. + +When Pip tried to buy a ticket, the person at the booth told him that he couldn't purchase one without being accompanied by an adult. Undeterred, Pip set off to look for an adult. + +He spotted a little girl and thought she might be able to help. He ran up to her and asked, “Hello, can you help me buy a ticket?†+ +The girl was hesitant at first but she eventually agreed after Pip showed her how much he wanted to explore. She bought a ticket, gave it to Pip, and said to him, “You can chew it up when you're ready.†+ +Pip thanked the little girl and, with a ticket in his mouth, he ran off to explore the zoo. He had his ticket and he was free to see all the animals he wanted, so he was very happy. +Tik and Tuk were two small frogs. They were walking down a path when they spotted an old temple in the distance. The temple had been there for ages. + +"Wow, look at it," said Tik to Tuk. + +"Yes, it looks very alert," said Tuk. + +What could it be? They thought. + +So, they hopped closer to the temple and peeked in. Inside, they saw something very strange. It was a huge rock floating in the air! + +The rock was swaying gently from side to side and making a gentle rocking sound. + +Tik and Tuk were so surprised, but the rock looked so peaceful and beautiful. + +They decided to stay and watch for a while, so they hopped up onto the stone and began to rock right along with it. + +They felt so happy and relaxed, like they were part of the temple. + +They stayed there, rocking back and forth in harmony, until the sun started to set. + +Then, they hopped back home with a happy smile. Because they knew that they had discovered something amazing - the power of the alert temple. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sophie. She was only three years old and so she only had a few things that she could do. But she liked to learn new things. + +One day Sophie was playing in the garden when she saw a wallet. It was lying in the dirt, and it was a bright colour. She thought it looked silly but it was so interesting that she decided to pick it up. + +When she opened it, she was so excited to see what was inside. There were coins and a card inside! She asked her Dad what it was. + +"This is a wallet, Sophie. You can use it to keep money safe," Dad said. + +Sophie thought it sounded like a neat way to learn something new. With Dad's help, she practised taking money out of the wallet and putting it back again so she could learn how to use it. + +Finally, after lots of practice, Sophie knew how to use the wallet and was so proud of herself! +One day there was a rare fan in the middle of the room. It was a beautiful fan, with large and colorful feathers on the edge. Little Billy wanted to touch it and play with it. + +Billy's mom said, "Billy, don't touch that fan. It is too rare, we must welcome it." + +Billy said, "Mom, why did you welcome the fan?" + +His mom replied, "The fan is so special, so rare, it deserves a special welcome. Don't worry, you'll get to play with it when I say it is okay." + +Billy did not understand, but he promised to follow mom's instructions. + +The next day, Billy's mom said it was okay for him to welcome the fan. He took it in his hands, carefully, and waved it in the air. Suddenly, the fan began to spin and the feathers glowed brightly in the light. Billy squealed with joy as the fan filled the room with a magical, gentle breeze. + +Billy now knew why his mom said it was important to welcome the fan. Because of the beautiful experience it created! +Once upon a time, there was a famous finger living in a big city. Every day it would deliver mail to the people there! + +The finger was very proud of its job. One day, as it was delivering mail, a little 3 year old saw it. She was so excited, she had never seen a famous finger before! + +"Hello", said the little girl. "What are you delivering?" + +The finger looked at the little girl. "Mail, of course!" the finger replied. + +The little girl was so amazed that she wanted to help the finger. She begged and begged, but the finger wouldn't let her assist. + +The finger kept delivering mail until it was so exhausted it couldn't continue. It lay down on the ground, never to deliver mail again. + +The little girl was so sad that she ran away, crying. She didn't know what happened to the famous finger. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jessica. They were best buds and did everything together. One day they decided to plan a movie night. + +"Let's go to the movies," said Jack. + +"Yes!" Jessica said, "Let's go see a movie together." + +So they planned and decided which movie to watch. It was going to be a special movie and they wanted to make everything perfect. + +"We should get some popcorn," said Jack. + +"And we could also get some drinks," said Jessica. + +They worked together to plan the movie night. Jack picked up the tickets and Jessica bought the snacks. They invited their friends too so it would be a regular movie night with lots of fun. + +Finally, it was time for the movie night. They all had a great time and enjoyed the movie. It was a night to remember, full of giggles, munching popcorn, and memories that will last forever. +Once there was a little girl named Jen. She lived in a white house and she loved to play outside in summer. One day, Jen was walking in her garden when she saw something special in the sky. It was a bright, white lightning! + +Jen was so excited and wanted to own it. She ran inside the house and said to her mother, "Mommy, look at the beautiful lightning!" Her mom smiled and said, "Oh, you should go and catch it." + +Jen grabbed her snow boots and ran out in the garden. She jumped and hit the lightning with her hands. But it was too fast and too high for her to reach. Jen was so sad. + +But then a magical thing happened. Suddenly, from the sky, an icy lightning came down to Jen. She smiled and grabbed it with her little hands. Now she owned the icly lightning! + +Jen was so happy and jumped around with her new friend. She would keep the lightning with her forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little lamb. Its name was Jilly and it loved playing in the mud. Every day, Jilly would jump and skip around and make the most perfect mud pies. + +One day, Jilly was in the middle of making the perfect mud pie when suddenly, it saw its Mum coming. Its Mum said, "Jilly! What are you doing? You need to remove that mud!" Jilly said, "But, Mum! I'm having such fun. My mud pies are perfect!" + +Mum replied, "I'm sorry, Jilly, but you must remove that mud. You're getting too muddy and I won't have it." Jilly looked sadly at her mud pie and slowly began to remove all the mud and put it back in the ground. + +But all was not lost! Jilly soon found a much better way to have fun. She and her Mum laughed and ran through the meadows, enjoying the warm sunshine and fresh air. It was just the perfect way to have fun! +One day, Jack and his Mom were walking through a forest. Suddenly, a brown fog appeared in front of them. It was so thick that Jack couldn't see what was beyond. But Jack's Mom was brave and she said, "Let's unpack". + +Jack and his Mom started walking into the brown fog. As they walked, the fog became thinner and thinner. Soon, they saw a big doorway in front of them. + +Jack and his Mom opened the door and they were very excited to discover what was inside. It was an old building full of different toys! They unpacked all of the toys and Jack was so happy. + +Jack and his Mom played with the toys for hours. When the fog cleared, Jack and his Mom said goodbye to the building and went back home. From that day on, Jack never forgot the fog and the fun day he had with Mom! +Once upon a time there was an old woman. She wanted to get some water from a nearby stream, so she took an empty jug with her. She was walking through the forest, but it was getting dark. Suddenly, a dangerous animal appeared in front of her! + +The animal growled and said, "Give me your jug or I will attack you!" + +The poor old woman was scared but she bravely replied, "No! Please don`t hurt me!" + +The animal stormed closer and demanded once more, "I said give me the jug!" + +The old woman quickly grabbed the jug and put it in front of the animal. It happily picked up the jug and ran away. + +The old woman was relieved, but then she realized that she had no jug and she'd have to go home without any water. Luckily, there were plenty of other jugs at home. + +The old woman learned her lesson. The forest was dangerous, and it was not safe to wander around there at night. +Once upon a time there was a farmer named Tom. Tom loved to perform amazing tricks. One day, Tom was in the forest performing some of his best tricks. It was a foggy morning, and a nice mist was everywhere. + +Suddenly, Tom saw a big empty hole on the ground. He was so puzzled! He had never seen an empty hole like this before! He looked around, but there was no one around. + +Tom decided to jump in the empty hole. He jumped in and noticed a little house. He knocked on the door and the door opened. A little girl peeked out. + +The little girl asked Tom, "What are you doing here?" +Tom replied, "I am performing some tricks and I saw this empty hole here so I thought I should take a look inside." + +The little girl smiled, "My name is Lilly, and I was just playing in the mist, but I got lost. Can you help me get back home?" + +Tom held out his hand and said, "Let's go, Lilly!" Together, Tom and Lilly walked out of the hole and back home in the mist. They waved goodbye and went their separate ways. +Once upon a time there lived a very stubborn little boy. Every day, he was told to take his pill and they had to keep reminding him because he was very forgetful. But today, he had had enough and he refused to take it. He crossed his arms and shook his head, saying, "No way!" + +His mother was very frustrated, but she knew he was just being stubborn. She knelt down and said, "Please, I need you to take your pill. It will make you feel better." + +But the little boy just crossed his arms again, determined not to take it. His mother sighed, and she decided to try something else. She said, "If you take your pill, I will carry you around the garden!" + +The little boy hesitated for a moment, but finally he nodded and said, "OK." He was too curious to see how it felt like to be carried around the garden. So, he took the pill, and his mother carried him around on her back. + +And ever since that day, the little boy always remembered to take his pill. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They wanted to find out who was tough. So they decided to have a race around the hall. + +Jack went first. He ran as fast as he could and grabbed the wall first. + +Jill was not ready to give up. She said, "I can be tough too!" She ran after Jack and grabbed the wall behind him. + +But Jack said, "I was here first! I'm the toughest!" He pushed Jill away and she fell hard on the ground. + +The moral of the story is that being tough is not always the best way to be. Instead, try to be kind and understanding, no matter how tough the situation is. +Joseph found a battery on the ground in the park. He picked it up and brought it home. + +When he got home, he showed his mom and dad what he had found. "What can I do with this battery?" Joseph asked. + +"We can use it to power something," said mom. + +Joseph thought for a moment but he couldn't stay what he wanted to power. His parents smiled at each other. + +"Let's put it in this toy car," said dad. "Then your car can stay moving all day!" + +They put the battery in the toy car. +Joseph and his parents stepped outside and the car started moving. It was hot outside, but the car kept going! + +Joseph was so excited that he jumped up and down in the park. His parents laughed and joined in. + +The battery kept going and going until it was almost dark outside. Then they took the battery out and brought it back inside. + +Joseph put the battery away and went to bed. He couldn't wait until tomorrow to put the battery back in the toy car and play with it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Kaylee. She was only three years old and she loved to explore. + +One day, her mommy gave her a soft blue ribbon and asked her to tie it to her hair. Kaylee happily accepted the ribbon and started to tie it to her hair. She was so happy that she skipped down the street. + +As Kaylee walked, the street became a little busier. She stopped to look at all the cars and the bright lights. Suddenly, she smelled something funny. It was a strong, strange smell. + +"Mommy, what's that smell?" Kaylee asked. + +Her mommy replied, "that smell is gas. It's what the cars use to make them move." + +Kaylee nodded her head and continued exploring. She couldn't believe how wonderful the world was - but she was glad to be safe and sound with her mommy. +Once upon a time, Mama and DiDi were sitting in their garden. DiDi was having a drink of apple juice and Mama was reading a book. Suddenly, DiDi jumped up and said, "Mama, let's discover something! I want to find something fun to do." Mama smiled and said, "Let’s go to the park and see what we can find." + +When they got to the park, DiDi and Mama were very surprised. They discovered a big club! It was white and there were swings, slides and climbing frames. DiDi was so excited! He screamed out, "Mama, can I play here?" Mama replied, "Yes! Have fun, DiDi!" + +DiDi ran over to the club and started exploring. He found some sand and started to dig. Suddenly, he discovered a big red ball! He grabbed it and ran back to Mama. He said, "Look what I found!" Mama was so proud of him. She said, "Well done, DiDi!" + +DiDi and Mama had a lot of fun exploring the park that day. DiDi was even more excited to discover the big club and the big red ball. It was a day that he would always remember. +One day, Jack went to the zoo. He was so excited to see animals. He saw elephants, giraffes, and even a rhinoceros. It was so big; Jack just had to pick it! But he couldn't quite reach that high yet. + +He asked his mom, "Mom, can I pick the rhinoceros?" + +"No, Jack. That's too high for you. Maybe when you're a little older" his mom said. + +Jack was disappointed but he was still excited to see the rest of the animals. While Jack was looking at the other animals, his mom ran up to him with a big surprise. + +"Look, Jack! I know you wanted to pick the rhinoceros, so I found someone who is generous enough to let you do it!" + +It was true! Jack was so happy that he could finally pick the rhinoceros. Using all his strength, he put both hands on it and lifted it up. What a feeling! + +Jack's mom smiled at him and said, "See, Jack, I told you that if you were patient and kept your hope up, you'd get to pick the rhinoceros one day." +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Bob and Susie. They loved to play together in the garden. One day, Bob asked Susie if she wanted to go watch the sunset. + +Bo said to Susie, “Let’s have fun and watch the sunset.†+ +Susie smiled and said, “Yes, let’s have fun!†+ +So Bob and Susie set off to the park, and as they walked, they saw all the pretty colors in the sky. Bob and Susie watched the sunset and ate some sour candy. + +Susie said, “This sunset is so pretty, and the candy is so sour!†+ +Bob laughed and said, “Yes, it is!†+ +The two friends watched the sun set and laughed together until it was time to go home. They knew they would have fun again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who really wanted to go to the theater. She imagined what it would be like seeing a show on the big stage. She asked her mom if she could go, but her mom said it was too cold. So the little girl put on her warmest clothes and her big boots and went to the theater anyway. + +When she got there, the theater was very big! She was so excited that she started jumping up and down. A man working at the theater saw her and said, "Hello there! You look so happy to be here. Would you like to come inside?" + +The little girl was so happy, she could barely say yes. She followed the man inside, and it was even more beautiful than she had imagined. She couldn't wait to see the show. + +But then her mom arrived. "It's too cold in here for you," she said. "Let's go home now." + +The little girl was so sad. "But I want to stay and see the show!" she said. + +"I know, sweetheart," said her mom. "But it's really cold in here. Let's go home and we can come back another day when it's warmer." + +The little girl was disappointed, but she agreed. She waved goodbye to the man at the theater as she and her mom walked away. But she promised herself that she would come back +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jack. He loved things that went fast. One of his favorite things was his motorcycle. He would ride it around the block every day. + +One day, Jack was in the kitchen. He smelled something tasty. It was his mom cooking dinner. She asked him, "Jack, what would you like for dinner?" +Jack replied, "I would like something tasty!" + +His mom smiled and said, "Let's have some tasty spaghetti!" Jack smiled back and said, "Yes, that sounds great!" + +They both ate the delicious dinner. Afterwards Jack went outside with his motorcycle and rode around the block. He was in awe of how fast it went and he said, "Wow! This is the best motorcycle ever!" + +The end. +The sun was setting. Jack watched the last of its orange rays disappear over the horizon. He shivered as the wind blew around him, then made his way to his cozy little house. Inside, he found a warm blanket, some candy, and a cable. Jack smiled and grabbed the cable. He knew it would keep him busy. + +Soon after, Jack was very sleepy. He curled up in his blanket and started to nod off. Suddenly, a wise old man appeared. He said to Jack, "You should not be playing with that cable. It is too dangerous!" + +Jack ignored the man and continued to play. But before he knew it, he was fast asleep. + +The next morning, the wise old man came back. He was upset to see the cable damaged. Jack was sad too. He realized that he should have listened to the wise man. + +The wise old man warned Jack again before he left. "Don’t forget—it is very important to always listen to people who are wise." +At the park one day, the sun shone brightly in the sky. A little girl wanted to do something fun, so she saw a giant sunflower and decided to push it. + +"Come on!", the little girl said, as she grabbed onto the heavy sunflower. She pushed it to the other side of the park, laughing as she went. + +Suddenly, the little girl stopped. + +"It's too heavy! I can't push it anymore.", she said. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, sweetheart. Here, let me help you." + +Together, mom and daughter pushed the sunflower until it was back in the same spot as before. Then, the mom hugged the little girl and said, "Let's go get a snack before we go home." + +The little girl smiled and ran off to find her favorite snack. Together, mom and daughter enjoyed a snack and went home, happy. +Once upon a time there was a very lucky little girl. She had a special pair of sunglasses that she liked to wear every day. One hot day she was walking in the park and she came across a big pile of toffee. She chewed it and it tasted so good, she wanted to chew more. + +Suddenly, a big dog came running up to her. He was looking at her sunglasses and he wanted to take them away. + +The little girl said, "No, these are my special sunglasses, I won't let you have them!" + +The dog barked and growled. He tried very hard to take the sunglasses away but the little girl held on to them. + +The dog was growing more and more angry. He barked louder and louder. But the girl was lucky. She managed to keep her sunglasses away from the dog. When he realised he couldn't take them, he started to run away. + +The little girl looked around and smiled to herself. She was lucky that she managed to keep her sunglasses safe. She was also very happy that she got to enjoy her toffee too! +Mum and Dad were out in the garden. They had a bottle of wine in one hand each and were both eager to start drinking it. Dad opened the bottle and poured himself a glass. + +Mum said, "Why don't you share with me?" + +Dad had a look on his face and said, "No, I don't want to drop any of my wine!" + +Mum frowned and said, "But if you don't share it then neither of us can drink!" + +Dad thought for a moment and then said, "Alright. I'll drop a little bit of my wine in a glass for you." + +Mum smiled and thanked Dad for being so generous. They each enjoyed their glasses of wine and had a fun night in the garden together. +Once there was a little boy called Tom who was three years old. His dad, Mike, was teaching him to understand a new game. + +Tom asked, "Daddy, what is this game called?" + +Mike smiled and said, "It's called golf, Tom. It's a game where you put a ball into a bright cup." + +Tom was very excited and said, "Can I play too?" + +Mike said, "Yes of course, you can try. I will help you understand how the game works." + +Tom was happy and he went off with Mike to have a go. In no time Tom was having a great time and was getting quite good at the game. + +At the end Mike said, "Well done Tom! You really understand golf now!" + +Tom smiled and said, "I had fun!" +Once upon a time there was a great big whale who lived near a beach, near a group of rocks. One day while he was swimming he noticed something strange in the tide. It was a baby seal! + +The whale swam over to the little seal, who looked scared and confused. He asked, "What are you doing here by yourself?" + +The little seal told the whale, "I was swimming and the tide was too strong, so I couldn't make it back to shore!" + +The whale was kind and said, "Don't worry, I will protect you!" + +The whale gently carried the little seal back to the shore and found it a nice spot to rest. The little seal was so thankful to the whale for its great protection. + +From that day onward, the little seal remembered the whale's kind act and would often come back to visit him when the tide was low. +Amy was playing in the playground. She loved to be creative and build things. Suddenly, she heard a loud SCREAM! + +Amy was scared and ran to her mom. "Mommy, what was that noise?" she asked. + +Mommy explained, “That was someone’s yacht. They must have been shouting with excitement!†+ +Amy wondered what was so exciting. “Can we go and see?†she asked. + +Mommy said yes and they went to the shore. There were many people looking at the huge yacht. + +Amy smiled when she saw it. She wanted to yell and SCREAM too! She was very excited and started running around the people and shouting. + +The people were surprised to see a little girl’s creative enthusiasm for such a big object. They cheered her on and Amy was so happy. +Once upon a time, a little boy and his dad were walking in the park. Dad started talking to the little boy about promises and how important they are to keep. He said, "Son, when you promise something, it's like you are joining a network. People rely on your word and believe in it. And if you don't keep your promise, it's weird." + +The little boy thought about it carefully and said, "I promise I will try my best to always keep my word." His dad hugged him and said, "That's great to hear, son!" + +From then on, the little boy tried to always keep his promises even if it was hard for him to do. Whenever he was tempted to break a promise, he would remind himself of what his dad said to him and it would help him stay true to his word. + +The moral of this story is that keeping your promises is very important. No matter how hard it might seem, a promise made is a promise kept, so always try to keep your word! +Once upon a time, there were two best friends named James and Lily. They often went on adventures together every day. One evening, they decided to go collecting. + +James excitedly grabbed a bucket, while Lily picked up her net. "Where should we go to collect things?" asked James. + +Lily thought deeply before she answered, "Let's go to the ancient forest." + +James smiled broadly. "That's a wonderful idea!" he exclaimed. + +They walked to the ancient forest and quietly looked for things to collect. Suddenly, Lily spotted something glimmering in the corner. She ran over and carefully picked it up - it was an ancient coin! + +James happily put it into the bucket. Lily and James continued collecting things until it began to get dark. James felt tired, so he suggested they have a nap under a tree. + +Lily nodded in agreement and they both snuggled up together. As they drifted off to sleep, they smiled - they had learnt a valuable lesson: you can make sure you have the most wonderful adventures if you have the right company. +One day, there was a panda who was very organized. All of the panda's days were spent in a very structured and planned way. + +One morning, the panda was walking along and saw a little bird. The bird was about to strike its beak against a rock. The panda said to the bird, "Hey! What are you doing?" + +The bird answered, "I'm trying to crack open this rock!" + +The panda was surprised and said, "That's really brave! But don't you know how organized I am? You should come and help me with my routine!" + +The bird thought about it for a moment and decided that it would join the organized panda in his schedule. The two of them went about their days and had lots of fun playing together. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. She loved playing with a special sack. It was big, brown and smooth. One day, she decided to go for a walk with her sack. + +When Sarah got to the park, her eyes lit up. She looked around and noticed that it was full of flowers, green grass and trees. She started to twirl around with her sack, then suddenly stopped and picked something up. + +It was a white bottle of milk. She opened the bottle and took a sip. It was delicious! Sarah was so happy that she started to dance around with her sack, smiling and laughing. + +After a while, a friendly neighbour saw Sarah and walked over to her. +"What have you got in your smooth sack, Sarah?" asked the neighbour. Sarah grinned and said, "Milk!" Her neighbour smiled and both of them started to laugh. + +Sarah hugged her sack tight and said, "I love my sack, it's full of milk and fun!" + +The End.