diff --git "a/TinyStories_1596.txt" "b/TinyStories_1596.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1596.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +Mom and Dad look at the jellyfish. They are sad and angry. + +"Kids, this was not a good idea," Mom says. "You should never touch or hide a jellyfish. They are wild animals and they need water to live. You hurt it and you could have hurt yourselves." + +Anna and Ben start to cry. They say they are sorry. They say they didn't know. They say they wanted to keep it as a friend. + +Mom and Dad hug them and forgive them. They explain that jellyfish are not toys or pets. They are gifted in their own way, but they belong to the sea. + +They take the jellyfish and put it back in the water. They hope it will recover and swim away. They watch it for a while. Then they pack their things and leave the beach. + +Anna and Ben learn a lesson. They promise to never hide a jellyfish again. They say goodbye to the gifted jellyfish and thank it for its magic. +Sara loves to make things with her toys. She has a lot of blocks, dolls, cars and animals. She likes to pretend that they are her friends and have adventures. One day, she decides to make a farm with her blocks and animals. She puts some blocks together to make a barn, a fence and a house. She puts some animals inside the barn and some outside the fence. She has a cow, a pig, a horse, a sheep and a goat. + +She plays with her farm for a long time, making noises and stories. She is very happy. But then, her brother Tom comes into the room. He is older than Sara and he likes to tease her. He sees her farm and says, "That is a silly farm. You don't know how to make a farm. You have a goat. Goats are not farm animals. Goats are bad. They eat everything and make trouble. You should get rid of the goat." + +Sara feels angry and sad. She likes her goat. She thinks her goat is brilliant. Her goat has horns, a beard and a funny voice. Her goat is her favorite animal. She says to Tom, "No, you are silly. You don't know anything about farms. Goats are farm animals. Goats are good. They give milk and cheese and wool. They are smart and friendly. I love my goat. You should go away and leave me alone." + +Tom laughs and says, "No, I will not go away. I will show you how bad goats are. Watch this." He grabs the goat and throws it over the fence. The goat lands on the other side, where Sara has some flowers, books and crayons. The goat starts to eat the flowers, chew the books and break the crayons. Sara screams and cries. She runs to the fence and tries to get her goat back. But the fence is too high and the goat is too fast. She can't reach her goat. + +Tom laughs harder and says, "See, I told you. Goats are bad. They ruin everything. You should thank me for getting rid of your goat. Now you can make a better farm without it." He turns to leave, but he trips over a block and falls on the floor. He hurts his knee and his elbow. He cries and says, "Ow, ow, ow. That hurts. Help me, Sara. Help me." + +Sara looks at Tom and feels sorry for him. She knows how it feels to be hurt and sad. She says to Tom, "I will help you, Tom. But you have to say sorry to me and to my goat. You have to be nice to us and not tease us. You have to let me make my farm the way I want. And you have to share your toys with me. Do you promise?" + +Tom nods and says, "I promise, Sara. I am sorry. I was mean to you and to your goat. I will be nice to you and to your goat. I will let you make your farm the way you want. And I will share my toys with you. Can you forgive me?" + +Sara smiles and says, "Yes, I can forgive you, Tom. You are my brother and I love you. But you have to help me get my goat back. He is my friend and I love him too. He is brilliant." + +Tom says, "OK, Sara. I will help you get your goat back. He is brilliant too. Come on, let's go." They hug and get up. They find a ladder and a rope. They climb over the fence and catch the goat. They bring him back to the farm and put him in the barn. They fix the flowers, the books and the crayons. They play with the farm and the animals. They have fun and laugh. They are happy. The end. +Lily liked to grow flowers in her garden. She had a small shovel, a water can, and some seeds. She dug holes in the dirt, put the seeds in, and covered them up. Then she watered them every day and waited for them to grow. + +One day, she saw a shiny nail on the ground. She picked it up and wondered what it was. She thought it looked like a sword, so she pretended to be a powerful knight. She swung the nail around and made noises like "Zap!" and "Pow!" She felt very brave and strong. + +But then she saw a big bee flying near her flowers. She was scared of bees, because they could sting and hurt. She dropped the nail and ran away. She hid behind a tree and hoped the bee would go away. + +The bee did not go away. It landed on one of her flowers and started to drink the nectar. Lily watched from behind the tree and saw that the bee was not mean or scary. It was just hungry and thirsty. It did not want to hurt her or her flowers. It was just doing its job. + +Lily felt sorry for being afraid of the bee. She decided to be brave and friendly. She picked up the nail and walked slowly to the flower. She said "Hello, bee. I'm sorry I ran away. You can have some of my flowers. They are very pretty and sweet. Do you like them?" + +The bee buzzed and nodded. It thanked Lily for sharing her flowers. It said "You are very kind and generous. You have a beautiful garden. You are a powerful gardener. And you have a cool sword. Can I see it?" + +Lily smiled and showed the bee her nail. She said "It's not a sword, it's a nail. I found it on the ground. I like to pretend it's a sword, because it's fun. Do you want to play with me?" + +The bee said "Yes, I would love to play with you. You are a fun and creative friend. Can we be friends?" + +Lily said "Yes, we can be friends. What is your name?" + +The bee said "My name is Buzz. What is yours?" + +Lily said "My name is Lily. Nice to meet you, Buzz." + +They shook hands with the nail and the flower. They laughed and played together in the garden. They were happy and proud. They helped each other grow. +Anna likes to look at the stars at night. They are bright and pretty. They shine in the dark sky. Anna wants to touch them, but they are too far away. + +One night, Anna has a dream. She is flying in the sky with a big bird. The bird is soft and warm. It takes her to the stars. Anna is happy. She reaches out her hand and grabs a star. The star is small and hot. It hurts her hand. Anna cries. + +The bird hears Anna cry. It flies back to her. It takes the star from her hand and puts it back in the sky. It hugs Anna and says, "Don't touch the stars, Anna. They are harsh. They are not for you. They are for the sky. You are for the earth. You are my friend." + +Anna wakes up. She is in her bed. She looks at her hand. It is not burned. It was only a dream. She sees the bird on her window. It is not a real bird. It is a toy bird. Anna smiles. She hugs the toy bird and says, "Thank you, bird. You are my friend too." She falls asleep again. She dreams of the stars, but she does not touch them. She just looks at them and smiles. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big grill in their backyard. It was shiny and had many buttons and knobs. They wanted to see what it could do. + +"Let's stretch and reach the grill," Tim said. "Maybe we can make some food." + +"No, Tim, that's not a good idea," Sam said. "The grill is hot and can hurt us. Mom and Dad said we should not touch it." + +But Tim did not listen to Sam. He stretched his arm and pushed a button. Suddenly, the grill made a loud noise and a flame came out. Tim was frightened and jumped back. He burned his hand and cried. + +Sam ran to get Mom and Dad. They came quickly and saw what happened. They turned off the grill and took Tim inside. They put some ice on his hand and gave him a hug. + +"Tim, you should have listened to Sam," Mom said. "The grill is not a toy. It is dangerous for little boys like you. You could have been hurt worse." + +"I'm sorry, Mom," Tim said. "I was curious and wanted to try. But I learned my lesson. I will never touch the grill again." + +"That's good, Tim," Dad said. "We are glad you are okay. But next time, you should obey us and be careful. We love you and want you to be safe." + +Tim nodded and said sorry to Sam too. He felt bad for not listening to him. He realized that Sam was a good brother who cared for him. He decided to be a good brother too and follow the rules. He hugged Sam and thanked him for helping him. Sam smiled and hugged him back. They were happy to have each other. +Lila was a little girl who loved to play with her sheep. She had many sheep, but her favorite was Fluffy. Fluffy was white and soft and always followed Lila around. + +One day, Lila and Fluffy went to the hill to play. They saw some flowers and butterflies and had fun. But they did not see the big wolf that was hiding behind a rock. The wolf was hungry and wanted to eat the sheep. + +The wolf waited until Lila was not looking and jumped out of his hiding place. He ran towards Fluffy and opened his mouth. Fluffy was scared and cried for help. Lila heard Fluffy and turned around. She saw the wolf and knew he was dangerous. + +Lila did not have a stick or a stone to fight the wolf. She only had her blanket that she brought to the hill. She thought fast and threw her blanket over the wolf's head. The wolf was confused and could not see. He stopped running and tried to get the blanket off. + +Lila ran to Fluffy and hugged him. She was brave and smart. She saved her sheep from the wolf. The wolf was angry and ran away. He did not want to mess with Lila and Fluffy again. + +Lila and Fluffy went back to their home. They were happy and safe. Lila's mom and dad were proud of her. They told her she did a good job. They also told her to be careful and not go too far from the house. There might be other dangerous animals in the woods. + +Lila learned a lesson that day. She learned to cover her sheep and herself from danger. She also learned to love her sheep and her family more. She was a good girl and a good friend. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and make things with paper and glue. They are very creative. They have a big box full of paper and glue and scissors and stickers. They can make anything they want. + +One day, they find a book in the box. It has many pictures of different places and people. They see mountains and oceans and animals and buildings. They want to go to those places and see those things. They see a word on the book: passport. They do not know what it means. + +They ask their mom. She tells them that a passport is a special paper that lets you travel to other countries. She shows them her passport. It has her name and picture and a stamp. She says she got the stamp when she went to France. She says France is a beautiful country with a big tower and a lot of cheese. + +Anna and Ben want to go to France too. They want to see the big tower and eat cheese. They have an idea. They take their mom's passport and some paper and glue and scissors and stickers. They go to their room and close the door. They cut the paper and glue it on the passport. They draw their names and pictures and a stamp. They use stickers to make it look pretty. They think they are very clever. + +They pack their bags and put their toys and clothes and snacks inside. They take their passport and go to the door. They want to go to the airport and fly to France. They do not know that they need a ticket and a driver and a lot of money. They do not know that their mom's passport is very important and that they should not cut it or glue it or draw on it. + +They open the door and see their mom. She is very angry. She sees the passport and the paper and the glue and the scissors and the stickers. She sees the bags and the toys and the clothes and the snacks. She knows what they did. She yells at them and takes the passport and the bags. She says they are very naughty and that they cannot go to France or anywhere else. She says they have to stay in their room and no play and no TV and no dessert. She says they have to say sorry and make a new passport for her. + +Anna and Ben are very sad. They cry and hug each other. They say sorry and that they love their mom. They say they just wanted to see the big tower and eat cheese. They say they did not know they did a bad thing. They wish they did not cut the passport and glue it and draw on it. They wish they were not so creative. +Tom and Anna love to play with their toy helicopter. It is red and yellow and makes a loud noise when it flies. They like to pretend they are pilots and go on adventures. + +One day, they decide to fly their helicopter over the big park. They are eager to see the trees, the flowers, and the animals. They pack some snacks and a blanket and go outside. + +They find a nice spot on the grass and spread the blanket. They put their snacks on it and turn on their helicopter. It starts to spin and lift off the ground. Tom and Anna cheer and follow it with their eyes. + +The helicopter flies over the park and sees many things. It sees a pond with ducks, a slide with children, a bench with a man and a dog, and a fountain with water. It also sees a big tree with a nest and a bird. + +The bird is curious and flies towards the helicopter. It thinks it is a strange and noisy bird. It wants to say hello and see what it is. It gets closer and closer to the helicopter. + +But the helicopter does not like the bird. It thinks it is a danger and tries to get away. It moves faster and faster, but the bird follows it. It goes up and down, left and right, but the bird does not give up. + +Tom and Anna see the bird and the helicopter. They are scared and worried. They want their helicopter to come back. They shout and wave their arms, but the helicopter does not hear them. It is too far and too loud. + +The bird and the helicopter keep chasing each other. They do not see the big wire that hangs from a pole. The wire is for the lights that turn on at night. The wire is in the way of the bird and the helicopter. + +The bird sees the wire at the last moment. It dodges it and flies away. It is scared and angry. It does not like the helicopter anymore. It goes back to its nest and its eggs. + +The helicopter does not see the wire. It hits it and falls down. It breaks into pieces and stops making noise. It is broken and sad. It does not fly anymore. + +Tom and Anna see the helicopter fall. They run to it and pick up the pieces. They are sad and sorry. They hug their helicopter and say sorry. They wish they could fix it and fly it again. + +They go back to their blanket and their snacks. They are hungry and tired. They eat their snacks and drink their juice. They talk about their helicopter and their adventure. They say they had fun, but they also learned a lesson. They say they will be more careful next time and not fly too far or too high. They say they will respect the birds and the wires and the park. They say they love their helicopter and each other. They smile and laugh and cuddle. They are happy and sleepy. They close their eyes and nap. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. The park has a big green hill. On the hill, there is an old mill. The mill has a big wheel that turns with the wind. + +One day, Lila and Ben want to see the mill. They climb the hill and go to the door. The door is locked. They look for a window. They find a small window that is open. They part the curtains and peek inside. + +They see a big room with many things. There are sacks of flour, barrels of water, and tools of wood and metal. There are also stairs that go up and down. Lila and Ben want to explore the mill. They look for a way to get in. + +They see a hole in the wall. The hole is big enough for them to crawl through. They decide to go inside. They part the grass and dirt around the hole and squeeze through. They are in the mill. + +They are happy and curious. They look around and touch the things. They hear the wind and the wheel. They smell the flour and the wood. They feel the cold and the dust. They have fun in the mill. They do not see the sign that says "Danger". +Tommy likes to crawl. He crawls under the table, behind the sofa, and into the closet. He likes to find new places to hide and play. He also likes to look at photos. He has a big book of photos that his mom made for him. He likes to see the photos of his family, his friends, and his pets. + +One day, Tommy crawls into the closet and finds a box. He opens the box and sees many photos. He sees photos of his mom and dad when they were young. He sees photos of his grandma and grandpa. He sees photos of his uncle and aunt. He sees photos of his cousins. He is very happy. He takes out the photos and looks at them. + +But he does not see one photo. He does not see a photo of himself. He wonders why. He looks in the box again. He sees a small envelope. He opens the envelope and sees a photo. He sees a photo of his mom with a big belly. He sees a photo of his dad with a big smile. He sees a photo of a sign that says "Ready for Tommy". He realizes that this is a photo of his mom and dad before he was born. He realizes that they were ready for him. He feels very loved. He hugs the photo and crawls out of the closet. He wants to show the photo to his mom and dad. He wants to tell them that he loves them too. +Tom was a little boy who liked to wake up early and read the newspaper with his dad. He would sit on his dad's lap and look at the pictures and words. His dad would tell him what they meant and teach him new things. + +One morning, Tom woke up before his dad and saw the newspaper on the table. He wanted to read it by himself, so he grabbed it and ran to his room. But he did not know that the newspaper was fragile and could tear easily. As he ran, he ripped the newspaper into pieces. + +His dad heard the noise and came to his room. He saw the mess and was very angry. He said, "Tom, what did you do? You ruined the newspaper! You know that the newspaper is fragile and you have to be careful with it. Now I can't read it and learn new things. How would you feel if I tore your favorite book?" + +Tom felt very sorry and sad. He said, "I'm sorry, dad. I wanted to read the newspaper like you, but I did not know it was fragile. I love your book, and I would feel very bad if you tore it. Please forgive me, dad." + +His dad hugged him and said, "I forgive you, Tom. But you have to learn to respect other people's things and ask before you take them. The newspaper is not a toy, it is a tool for learning and knowing what is happening in the world. Next time, wait for me and we can read it together, okay?" + +Tom nodded and said, "Okay, dad. I will wait for you and be careful with the newspaper. I want to learn and know with you, dad. I love you, dad." + +His dad smiled and said, "I love you too, Tom. Now let's go and have some breakfast." + +The end. + +Moral value: The story teaches the value of respect, honesty, and learning. +Tom was a fish who liked to swim in the big lake. He had many friends who swam with him. They played games and had fun. Tom was happy and calm. + +One day, a hunter came to the lake. He had a big net and a big boat. He wanted to catch the fish and take them away. He threw the net into the water and waited. + +Tom and his friends did not see the net. They swam into it and got stuck. They tried to get out, but they could not. They were scared and sad. + +The hunter saw the net move. He smiled and pulled it up. He saw many fish in the net. He was happy and greedy. He put the net in his boat and drove away. + +Tom and his friends did not swim in the big lake anymore. They did not play games and have fun anymore. They were not happy and calm anymore. They were in a small tank in the hunter's house. They were unhappy and angry. They wished they could swim free again. But they could not. The end. +Tom and Mia were playing in the park. They saw a stream with clear water and little fish. They wanted to go closer and look at the fish. + +"Can we go, Mom?" Tom asked. + +"Yes, but be careful. Don't go too deep or fall in the water," Mom said. + +Tom and Mia ran to the stream. They sat on the grass and watched the fish swim. They saw a big fish with a shiny tail. It looked like a rainbow. + +"Wow, look at that fish!" Mia said. + +"It's so pretty. I want to touch it," Tom said. + +He reached out his hand to the water. The fish came closer. It was curious and harmless. It touched Tom's fingers with its nose. + +"Hi, fish. You are nice," Tom said. + +He smiled and giggled. The fish swam away and came back. It wanted to play. + +"Thank you, fish. You are fun," Mia said. + +She reached out her hand too. The fish touched her fingers too. + +Tom and Mia played with the fish for a while. They were happy and gentle. Mom watched them and smiled. She was glad they found a new friend in the stream. +Lily was a shy girl who liked to play with her dolls. She did not like to talk to other kids or grown-ups. She only felt safe with her mom and dad. + +One day, Lily and her mom went to the park. Lily saw a big dog with a guard. The guard was wearing a hat and a badge. He looked very serious. The dog was black and brown and had a long tail. He looked very friendly. + +Lily wanted to touch the dog, but she was afraid of the guard. She thought he might be angry or mean. She hid behind her mom and watched the dog from far away. + +The guard saw Lily and smiled. He was not angry or mean. He was nice and kind. He walked over to Lily and her mom with the dog. He said, "Hello, little girl. Do you like my dog? His name is Rex. He is very gentle and loves to be touched. Do you want to pet him?" + +Lily looked at the dog and the guard. She felt curious and brave. She nodded and reached out her hand. The dog licked her hand and wagged his tail. Lily giggled and touched his fur. It was soft and warm. She felt happy and proud. + +The guard said, "You are very brave, little girl. Rex likes you. You are his new friend. What is your name?" + +Lily said, "Lily." + +The guard said, "That is a beautiful name. I am Sam. It is nice to meet you, Lily." + +Lily smiled and said, "Nice to meet you, Sam. And Rex." + +Lily and Rex played together for a while. Lily forgot to be shy. She had fun with her new friends. She learned that the guard and the dog were not scary. They were nice and kind. She was glad she touched the dog. +Lily was a spoiled girl. She always wanted to have the best toys, the best clothes, and the best snacks. She did not like to share with anyone, not even her friends. She always threw tantrums when she did not get what she wanted. + +One day, Lily saw a new telephone in her mom's room. It was shiny and colorful, and it had many buttons and sounds. Lily wanted to play with it, but her mom said no. She said it was not a toy, and it was very important for her work. She told Lily to seat on the couch and watch some cartoons instead. + +But Lily did not listen. She waited until her mom was busy in the kitchen, and then she sneaked into her room. She grabbed the telephone and ran to her own room. She locked the door and started to press the buttons. She liked the noises and the lights. She pretended to talk to her friends and her dolls. + +But she did not know that the telephone was really calling people. She called her mom's boss, her mom's friend, and her mom's doctor. She said silly things and made funny noises. She did not care if they were angry or confused. She thought it was a game. + +Soon, her mom heard the telephone ringing and ringing. She wondered who was calling her so much. She went to her room and saw that her telephone was gone. She followed the sound and knocked on Lily's door. She asked her to open it and give back the telephone. But Lily did not want to. She said it was hers and she was having fun. + +Her mom was very mad. She used a key to open the door and took the telephone from Lily. She saw that Lily had called many people and made a big mess. She scolded Lily and told her she was very naughty and rude. She said she had to apologize to everyone and be grounded for a week. + +Lily was very sad. She realized she had done a bad thing. She wished she had listened to her mom and seated on the couch. She learned that the telephone was not a toy, and that being spoiled was not good. She said she was sorry and hugged her mom. She hoped she could make it up to her and the people she had called. +Lily was a creative girl. She liked to make things with paper, glue and paint. She had many books and toys, but she always wanted more. She did not like to share or tidy up. She always lied to her mum and dad when they asked her to do chores. + +One day, Lily saw a big bin outside her house. It was full of old things that people did not want. Lily thought she could find something fun in the bin. She sneaked out of her room and went to the bin. She climbed inside and looked around. She saw a broken doll, a ripped book, a rusty bike and a dirty teddy bear. She grabbed them all and put them in a bag. + +She ran back to her room and hid the bag under her bed. She was very happy. She thought she could fix the doll, read the book, ride the bike and cuddle the teddy bear. She did not think about the germs or the smell. She did not think about her mum and dad. + +The next day, Lily woke up feeling sick. She had a fever and a rash. She felt very bad. She called for her mum and dad. They came to her room and saw the bag under her bed. They opened it and saw the bin things. They were shocked and angry. They asked Lily where she got them. Lily lied and said she found them in the park. She did not want to tell the truth. + +Her mum and dad did not believe her. They knew she took them from the bin. They told her she was naughty and foolish. They took the bag away and threw it in the bin again. They told her she had to go to the doctor and take medicine. They told her she had to say sorry and be good. Lily felt very sad and sorry. She wished she had not lied or taken the bin things. She wished she had been more creative with her own things. She learned a lesson. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together at school. One day, they find a big book with pictures of animals. They look at the book and learn new words. + +"Look, Ben, this is a frog. It is green and has long legs. It can jump and swim," Anna says. + +"Wow, a frog! Can I touch it?" Ben asks. + +"No, Ben, you can't touch it. It is only a picture. But you can make a sound like a frog. Ribbit, ribbit!" Anna says. + +They both make frog sounds and laugh. Then they turn the page and see another animal. + +"Look, Anna, this is a lion. It is yellow and has a big mane. It can roar and run," Ben says. + +"Wow, a lion! Can I hug it?" Anna asks. + +"No, Anna, you can't hug it. It is only a picture. But you can make a sound like a lion. Roar, roar!" Ben says. + +They both make lion sounds and laugh. Then they turn the page and see another animal. + +"Look, Ben, this is a bird. It is blue and has a beak. It can fly and sing," Anna says. + +"Wow, a bird! Can I feed it?" Ben asks. + +"No, Ben, you can't feed it. It is only a picture. But you can make a sound like a bird. Tweet, tweet!" Anna says. + +They both make bird sounds and laugh. Then they turn the page and see something different. + +"Look, Anna, this is a cell. It is very small and has a wall. It can grow and divide," Ben says. + +"Wow, a cell! What is it?" Anna asks. + +"I don't know. It is not an animal. It is something else. Maybe it is a part of an animal. Or a part of a plant. Or a part of us," Ben says. + +"Can we see it?" Anna asks. + +"No, Anna, we can't see it. It is too small. We need a special tool to see it. A microscope," Ben says. + +"Can we kiss it?" Anna asks. + +Ben laughs. "No, Anna, we can't kiss it. It is only a picture. And it is not adorable. It is just a cell." + +Anna pouts. "But I want to kiss something adorable. Like you, Ben. You are adorable. Can I kiss you?" she asks. + +Ben blushes. "Okay, Anna, you can kiss me. But only on the cheek. And only once. And only if you promise not to tell anyone," he says. + +Anna smiles. "Okay, Ben, I promise. Come here, you adorable boy," she says. + +They lean closer and kiss each other on the cheek. They giggle and hug. Then they go back to the book and look for more pictures. They are happy. They are friends. They are adorable. +Anna loved to sing and play her guitar. She wanted to be a musician when she grew up. She practiced every day and learned many songs. She was very good at singing and playing. She was also very beautiful, with long hair and bright eyes. + +One day, she went to a park with her mom and dad. She saw a big stage with a microphone and speakers. She asked her mom and dad if she could sing on the stage. They said yes, but only if she was polite and waited for her turn. Anna agreed and ran to the stage. + +There were many other children who wanted to sing on the stage too. Anna waited in line, but she was very impatient. She wanted to sing right away. She thought she was better than the other children. She pushed and shoved and tried to get to the front of the line. She made the other children angry and sad. + +When it was finally her turn, she grabbed the microphone and started to sing. But she sang too loud and too fast. She did not listen to the music or the rhythm. She only wanted to show off. She sounded very bad. The other children booed and laughed at her. She felt very ashamed and ran off the stage. + +She ran to her mom and dad and cried. They hugged her and told her they loved her. They also told her she was wrong to be rude and selfish. They said she should respect the other children and their talents. They said she should practice more and learn from her mistakes. They said she should reverse her attitude and be humble and kind. + +Anna realized they were right. She said she was sorry and asked for their forgiveness. They forgave her and told her they were proud of her. She also went to the other children and apologized to them. They accepted her apology and invited her to sing with them. She agreed and joined them on the stage. She sang with them and listened to them. She sounded much better. She felt very happy and learned a valuable lesson. +Lily was very happy today. She had a new dress with flowers on it. She wanted to show it to her friend Anna. She ran to Anna's house and knocked on the door. + +But Anna did not come out. Lily heard Anna's mom say, "Anna is sick. She has a fever and a cough. She cannot play today." + +Lily felt sad. She wanted to play with Anna. She wanted to share her new dress. She said, "I hope Anna gets better soon. Can I see her?" + +Anna's mom said, "No, Lily. You cannot see her. She needs to rest and stay away from other people. Maybe you can see her another day." + +Lily said, "Okay. Bye, Anna. Bye, Anna's mom." She turned around and walked away. She looked at the sky. It was gray and cloudy. It looked like it was going to rain. Lily frowned. She did not like the sky. She did not like this day. + +She went back to her house. She saw her mom in the kitchen. She said, "Mom, Anna is sick. I cannot play with her. I am sad." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I am sorry, Lily. I know you miss Anna. But she will get better soon. And you can still have fun today. You have a new dress. You can play with your toys. You can read a book. You can help me bake a cake. There are many things you can do." + +Lily smiled a little. She said, "Okay, Mom. I will try to have fun. But I still wish Anna was here." + +Her mom said, "I understand, Lily. But you are a good friend. And good friends are patient and kind. Maybe you can make a card for Anna. You can draw some flowers and write her name. You can tell her you hope she feels better. You can give it to her when she is well." + +Lily liked that idea. She said, "Yes, Mom. I will make a card for Anna. That will make her happy. And it will make me happy too." + +She ran to her room and got some paper and crayons. She started to make a card for Anna. She forgot about the sky. She forgot about her frown. She thought about her friend. She thought about her new dress. She thought about the cake. She felt happy again. +Ben and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys in the yard. One day, they find a big pumpkin in the garden. It is orange and round and has a funny face. + +"Let's make a lantern with the pumpkin!" Ben says. He has an idea. He runs to get a knife and a spoon from the kitchen. + +"No, let's make a pie with the pumpkin!" Sam says. He has another idea. He runs to get a bowl and a mixer from the cupboard. + +They both come back to the yard with their things. They start to argue. + +"I saw the pumpkin first, so I get to choose what to do with it!" Ben says. + +"No, I saw it first, so I get to choose what to do with it!" Sam says. + +They pull and tug at the pumpkin. They make a loud noise. They do not see that the pumpkin is soft and brown inside. It is old and rotten. It smells bad. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the yard. She sees the pumpkin and the mess. + +"What are you doing, boys?" she asks. + +"We wanted to make something with the pumpkin, but we could not agree," Ben says. + +"We both had different ideas, but we could not share," Sam says. + +Mom shakes her head. She is not happy. + +"That pumpkin is not good for anything. It is rotten. You should have thrown it away. Now you have wasted your time and your things. You have not been successful at all," she says. + +She tells them to clean up the yard and to go inside. She says they need to learn to cooperate and to respect each other's ideas. She says they can try again tomorrow with a fresh pumpkin. + +Ben and Sam feel sorry. They say sorry to each other and to Mom. They hope they can do better tomorrow. They still like pumpkins, but not rotten ones. +Lily liked to play the drum very much. She had a big drum that made loud sounds when she hit it with her sticks. She played the drum every day, even when her mom and dad asked her to stop. She did not answer them, she only played louder. + +One day, a charming boy came to visit Lily. His name was Sam, and he had a guitar. He wanted to play music with Lily, and he asked her if she could play the drum softly. Lily did not answer him, she only played louder. Sam tried to play his guitar, but he could not hear his own music. He felt sad and angry. + +He said to Lily, "You are not a good friend. You do not listen to me, and you do not care about my feelings. You only care about your drum. I do not want to play with you anymore." He took his guitar and left. + +Lily was shocked and sorry. She realized that she had been rude and selfish. She wanted to say sorry to Sam, and to play music with him nicely. She ran after him, and called his name. She said, "Sam, please wait. I am sorry. I was wrong. I want to be your friend. Can we play music together again?" + +Sam heard Lily, and he stopped. He turned around, and he saw that Lily looked sad and sincere. He felt sorry for her, too. He said, "Lily, I forgive you. I am glad that you are sorry. I want to be your friend, too. Can we play music together again?" + +Lily nodded, and smiled. She said, "Yes, Sam, let's play music together again. But this time, I will play the drum softly, and I will listen to you. And you can play the guitar, and I will listen to you, too. We can make beautiful music together." + +Sam nodded, and smiled, too. He said, "Yes, Lily, let's do that. We can make beautiful music together. And we can have fun, and be happy." + +They went back to Lily's house, and they played music together. They played the drum and the guitar, and they sang songs. They listened to each other, and they cared about each other. They were good friends, and they learned a lesson. They learned that to be a good friend, you have to answer, and you have to listen. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play together in the park. One day, they found a big bell in the grass. It was shiny and cool. + +"Look, a bell!" Lily said. "Can we play with it?" + +"Yes, let's play!" Tom said. "We can pretend it is a wedding bell." + +They took the bell and ran to a big tree. They put the bell on a branch and tied a ribbon around it. + +"Now we need a bride and a groom," Lily said. "I will be the bride. You will be the groom." + +"OK," Tom said. "But what do we do?" + +"We have to say 'I do' and kiss," Lily said. "That's what people do when they marry." + +"OK," Tom said. "But who will be the priest?" + +They looked around and saw a squirrel on another branch. It was holding a nut. + +"Look, a priest!" Lily said. "He has a nut for a book." + +"OK," Tom said. "Let's do it." + +They stood under the bell and held hands. The squirrel looked at them and made a noise. + +"Do you, Lily, take Tom to be your husband?" the squirrel said. + +"I do," Lily said. + +"Do you, Tom, take Lily to be your wife?" the squirrel said. + +"I do," Tom said. + +"Then you may kiss the bride," the squirrel said. + +Lily and Tom kissed. The bell rang. They smiled. + +"We are married!" Lily said. + +"We are married!" Tom said. + +They hugged and laughed. They were happy. +Tom and Lily like to play in the park. They have a big bucket and a small shovel. They dig and fill the bucket with sand. Then they dump the sand and make a hill. They pretend the hill is a mountain and they are explorers. + +They climb up and down the hill. They find sticks and stones and leaves. They pretend they are animals and plants. They make noises and laugh. They have fun. + +But then the sun gets very hot. The sand gets very hot too. Tom and Lily feel uncomfortable. They are sweaty and thirsty. They want to go home. + +They pack their bucket and shovel. They say goodbye to the hill. They walk to the bench where their mom is waiting. She has cold water and snacks for them. They drink and eat. They feel better. + +They tell their mom about their adventure. She smiles and hugs them. She says they are very creative. They are happy. They love to play and pretend. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Tim wants to go on the slide, but Sam is scared. He says the slide is too high and fast. + +Tim says, "Don't be a baby, Sam. It's fun. Come on, I'll show you." He runs to the slide and climbs up the ladder. He sits on the top and smiles at Sam. He says, "Look, Sam. It's easy. Just slide down and laugh." + +Sam walks to the slide and looks up. He sees Tim on the top. He feels his legs tremble. He says, "No, Tim. I don't want to. It's too scary. I want to go to another place." + +Tim says, "Don't be silly, Sam. It's not scary. It's exciting. You'll like it. Just try it once. I'll wait for you at the bottom." + +Sam shakes his head. He says, "No, Tim. You're crazy. I'm not going on the slide. I'm going to the swings. They're safer and nicer." + +He turns around and runs to the swings. He sits on a swing and pushes himself back and forth. He feels happy and calm. He says, "This is better. I like the swings. They make me feel free." + +Tim slides down the slide and lands on the ground. He laughs and says, "That was awesome. I love the slide. It makes me feel brave." + +He looks for Sam and sees him on the swing. He says, "Hey, Sam. Come on, try the slide. It's fun. You're missing out." + +Sam says, "No, Tim. I'm happy here. You can have the slide. I have the swings. They're fun too." + +Tim shrugs and says, "OK, Sam. Suit yourself. But you don't know what you're missing. The slide is the best." + +He runs back to the slide and climbs up the ladder. He slides down again and again. He feels proud and adventurous. He says, "This is the best place ever. I love the slide. It makes me feel alive." +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play in the park. They loved to see the trees, the flowers, the birds and the bugs. They also liked to make things with sticks, stones, leaves and mud. They called it nature art. + +One day, they saw a new boy sitting on a bench. He looked shy and sad. Lily and Ben wanted to be nice, so they went to say hello. They asked him his name and what he liked to do. He said his name was Max and he liked to clean. He had a big bag full of bottles, cans, papers and other trash. He said he was cleaning the park because he hated nature. He said nature was dirty, ugly and noisy. + +Lily and Ben were shocked. They loved nature and they thought it was beautiful, colorful and fun. They tried to tell Max that nature was good and that he should not throw away his trash. They showed him their nature art and how they used nature to make things. They invited him to join them and play with nature. + +But Max did not listen. He said their nature art was garbage and he kicked it. He said they were stupid and he laughed at them. He said he would clean the park and make it all shiny and empty. He started to grab their sticks, stones, leaves and mud and put them in his bag. + +Lily and Ben were angry and sad. They told Max to stop and leave them alone. They said he was mean and rude. They said he did not understand nature and he was hurting it. They said he was not their friend and they did not want to play with him. + +But Max did not care. He said he did not need friends and he did not want to play. He said he only liked to clean and he would clean everything. He said he would clean the trees, the flowers, the birds and the bugs. He said he would clean the park until there was nothing left. + +Lily and Ben were scared. They ran away from Max and looked for help. They saw a park ranger and told him what Max was doing. The park ranger was worried and angry. He went to find Max and stop him. He said Max was breaking the rules and he would get in trouble. He said Max was not cleaning the park, he was destroying it. + +But it was too late. Max had already cleaned too much. He had cut down the trees, plucked the flowers, scared away the birds and squashed the bugs. He had filled his bag with all the nature he could find. He had made the park shiny and empty. He had also made it silent and sad. + +Lily and Ben cried. They looked at the park and saw no nature. They saw no art. They saw no life. They saw only trash. They wished they had never met Max. They wished they could bring back nature. They wished they could play in the park again. But they could not. Max had cleaned it all away. The end. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big truck with many ice creams. They want to buy some ice creams. + +"Can we have some ice creams, please?" Tom asks his mom. + +"OK, but only one each. And you have to share with Anna," his mom says. + +Tom and Anna run to the truck. They see many colors and flavors of ice creams. They do not know what to choose. + +"Hello, little ones. What do you want?" a friendly man asks. He is the ice cream man. + +"I want a pink one," Anna says. + +"I want a blue one," Tom says. + +"Good choices. Here you go," the ice cream man says. He gives them their ice creams. + +"Thank you," Tom and Anna say. + +They go back to their mom. They are happy. They lick their ice creams. + +"Can I try yours?" Tom asks Anna. + +"OK, but only a little bit. And you have to give me some of yours," Anna says. + +They swap their ice creams. They taste each other's flavors. + +"Mmm, this is good," Tom says. + +"Me too. I like this," Anna says. + +They have a secret. They like both ice creams. They do not tell their mom. They smile at each other. They are good friends. They finish their ice creams. They hug and say goodbye. They go home. They had a fun day. +Lily is a girl who likes to learn. She likes to read books and write words. She likes to have quizzes at school. Quizzes are fun for Lily. She can show what she knows and get good marks. + +One day, Lily has a quiz about animals. She knows a lot about animals. She knows that cats are soft and dogs are loud. She knows that birds can fly and fish can swim. She knows that lions are big and mice are small. She is happy to have the quiz. + +But when she gets to school, she sees a boy who is mean. His name is Tom. Tom does not like to learn. He does not like to read books or write words. He does not like to have quizzes. Quizzes are hard for Tom. He does not know much and he gets bad marks. + +Tom sees Lily and he is angry. He thinks Lily is smart and he is not. He wants to make Lily sad. He has a plan. He takes Lily's quiz paper and he hides it. He puts his quiz paper in Lily's place. He thinks Lily will get his bad marks and he will get her good marks. + +When the teacher gives the quiz, Lily looks for her paper. She does not see it. She sees Tom's paper. She does not know Tom's name or his answers. She is confused and scared. She does not know what to do. She tries to tell the teacher, but the teacher does not hear her. The teacher thinks Lily is ready and starts the quiz. + +Lily does not know the answers to Tom's quiz. She does not know that a cow is black and white or that a snake is long and slimy. She does not know that a bear is furry and sweet or that a frog is green and hoppy. She guesses and writes wrong words. She feels sad and silly. + +When the quiz is over, the teacher collects the papers. She looks at Lily's paper and she is shocked. She sees Tom's name and his bad answers. She thinks Lily did not study or pay attention. She thinks Lily is lazy and dumb. She gives Lily a bad mark and a scold. She tells Lily to do better next time. + +Lily does not understand. She does not know why the teacher is angry. She does not know where her paper is. She does not know what Tom did. She feels hurt and ashamed. She cries and wishes she did not have the quiz. She thinks quizzes are not fun anymore. She thinks learning is not fun anymore. She thinks school is not fun anymore. She has a bad day. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in the rain. They jump in the puddles and splash each other. They laugh and have fun. + +But Mom does not like it. She says they will get sick. She tells them to come inside and dry off. She gives them towels and warm clothes. She says they can play with their toys or listen to music. + +Sara and Ben do not want to stop playing. They think it is normal to play in the rain. They say they are not cold or wet. They say they are not sick. They say they want to go back outside. + +Mom is not happy. She says they are not listening. She says they are being naughty. She says they have to stay inside until the rain stops. She says they have to learn to obey. + +Sara and Ben are sad. They do not like to make Mom unhappy. They do not like to be naughty. They say they are sorry. They say they will listen to Mom. They say they will play with their toys or listen to music. + +Mom is glad. She says they are being good. She says she loves them. She says they can play in the rain another day. She says they have to be careful and stay dry. She says they have to be healthy and happy. + +Sara and Ben hug Mom. They say they love her. They say they will be careful and stay dry. They say they will be healthy and happy. They choose to listen to music. They dance and sing. They laugh and have fun. +Tom and Sam were friends who liked to play outside. They had a club that was a big stick with a sharp stone tied to it. They used the club to hit things and make noise. They thought it was fun and exciting. + +One day, they saw a big dog in the yard next to theirs. The dog was barking and growling at them. Tom and Sam were not afraid. They were enthusiastic. They wanted to play with the dog. They climbed over the fence with their club and ran towards the dog. + +The dog did not want to play. The dog was angry and scared. The dog saw the club and thought it was a threat. The dog bit Tom on the leg and made him cry. Sam tried to hit the dog with the club, but he missed and hit Tom on the head. Tom fell down and did not move. + +Sam was shocked and sorry. He dropped the club and ran to Tom. He called for help, but it was too late. Tom was hurt very bad and did not wake up. Sam lost his friend and his club. He wished he had never played with the dog. He learned a hard lesson. +Lily and Tom like to play with their cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make a row of cars on the floor and pretend they are racing. + +One day, they find a new car in their toy box. It is red and shiny and has a big zip on the back. Lily and Tom wonder what the zip does. They pull the zip and let go of the car. + +The car zooms across the floor, faster than any other car. It zips past the row of cars and hits the wall. Lily and Tom laugh and clap. They think the zip car is very interesting and fun. + +They take turns pulling the zip and watching the car zip around. They make a track with books and pillows and see how far the car can go. They have a lot of fun with their new zip car. +Lily liked to perform for her family. She loved to sing and dance and make funny faces. She learned many songs from her mom and dad, and some from her big sister, who went to school. + +One day, Lily wanted to perform a new song for her family. She heard it on the radio and liked how it sounded. She tried to remember the words and the tune, but it was hard. She asked her big sister for help, but her big sister was busy with her homework. + +"Please, please, help me," Lily begged. "I want to perform the new song for mom and dad." + +"Fine, fine, I'll help you," her big sister said. "But you have to listen carefully and repeat after me. The song has some delicate words that you might not know." + +"What are delicate words?" Lily asked. + +"Delicate words are words that are soft and pretty and need to be said gently. Like 'ear' and 'dear' and 'pear'," her big sister explained. + +"Oh, I see. I like delicate words. They sound nice," Lily said. + +"Good. Now, let's practice the song. It goes like this: 'You are my ear, my dear, my pear, you make me happy when you are near...'" her big sister sang. + +Lily listened and tried to sing along. She liked the song and learned it quickly. She thanked her big sister and ran to the living room, where her mom and dad were waiting. + +"Mom, dad, I have a surprise for you. I want to perform a new song for you. It has delicate words," Lily announced. + +"We can't wait to hear it, sweetie. You are such a talented performer," her mom and dad said. + +Lily smiled and sang the song with all her heart. She saw her mom and dad clapping and smiling. She felt proud and happy. She loved to perform for her family. +Anna likes to play with her toys. She has many toys. She has dolls, cars, blocks, and books. She likes to make stuff with her toys. She likes to make houses, roads, towers, and stories. + +One day, Anna wants to know how much her toys weigh. She has a scale in her bathroom. She takes her toys to the bathroom. She puts one toy on the scale. She looks at the number. She says the number out loud. She does this with all her toys. + +She finds out that some toys weigh more than others. Her big doll weighs more than her small car. Her book weighs more than her block. Her block weighs more than her feather. She thinks this is interesting. + +She also finds out that some toys are pretty and some are not. She likes the toys that are pretty. She likes the toys that have colors, shapes, and patterns. She likes the toys that sparkle, shine, and smile. She thinks these toys are fun. + +She decides to make a pretty stuff with her pretty toys. She puts them together in a nice way. She makes a pretty house with her blocks, a pretty road with her cars, a pretty tower with her books, and a pretty story with her dolls. She is happy with her pretty stuff. She shows her mom and dad. They say she is clever and creative. They give her a hug and a kiss. She smiles. She loves her toys and her mom and dad. +Tom and Jen are twins. They like to go on the subway with Mom. The subway is big and fast and loud. It takes them to the park, where they can play and have fun. + +One day, Mom says they have to go on the subway to see Grandma. Grandma is sick and needs a hug. Tom and Jen are happy to see Grandma, but they are sad to leave the park. They say bye to the swings and the slide and the sandbox. + +On the way to the subway, Jen sees a balloon man. He has many balloons of different colors. Jen wants a pink balloon. She asks Mom if she can have one. Mom says no, they have to hurry to the subway. Jen is angry and starts to cry. + +"Please, Mom, please, I want a pink balloon!" Jen cries. + +"Jen, stop crying, we don't have time. The subway is coming soon. We have to see Grandma, remember?" Mom says. + +But Jen does not listen. She cries louder and louder. She pulls Mom's hand and tries to run to the balloon man. Mom tries to hold her, but Jen is too strong. She breaks free and runs across the street. + +Tom sees a big car coming fast. He is scared for Jen. He shouts, "Jen, watch out!" + +But Jen does not hear him. She only sees the pink balloon. The car honks and brakes, but it is too late. It hits Jen and knocks her down. Jen drops the pink balloon. It flies away in the air. + +Tom and Mom run to Jen. They see blood and tears. They see Jen is hurt and not moving. They are very scared and sad. They call for help. + +The subway arrives, but they do not get on. They stay with Jen and wait for the ambulance. Tom holds Jen's hand and says, "I'm sorry, Jen, I'm sorry." +Sara liked to write in her journal every day. She wrote about her toys, her friends, her dreams. She used many colors and stickers to make her journal pretty. She kept her journal in a secret place under her bed. + +One day, her brother Tom found her journal. He was bored and curious. He opened the journal and saw Sara's words and pictures. He thought they were silly and ugly. He decided to add his own words and pictures to the journal. He used a black marker and drew over Sara's pages. He wrote mean things like "Sara is dumb" and "Sara has no friends". He made the journal very messy and ugly. + +When Sara came home from school, she wanted to write in her journal. She went to her secret place and took out her journal. She saw what Tom had done to her journal. She felt very sad and angry. She cried and screamed. She ran to Tom and showed him her journal. She said "Tom, you are very bad! You ruined my journal! I hate you!" + +Tom saw Sara's tears and heard her words. He felt sorry and scared. He tried to say he was sorry and he was just playing. But Sara did not listen. She threw the journal at Tom and hit him in the face. Tom cried and screamed. He ran to his mom and told her what happened. + +Mom saw Tom's face and Sara's journal. She was very mad and disappointed. She said "Tom, you are very naughty! You hurt Sara and her journal! You have to say sorry to Sara and buy her a new journal! And you have to go to your room and think about what you did!" + +Tom said sorry to Sara and mom, but Sara did not forgive him. She said she did not want a new journal or a brother. She went to her room and locked the door. Tom went to his room and cried. He wished he had never found Sara's journal. He wished he had been nice to Sara. He wished he had a sister who loved him. +Lila and Ben were friends who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with many trees and rocks. One day, they found a cave behind a big rock. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Can we borrow a flashlight from your dad?" Lila asked Ben. + +"OK, but we have to be quick. He needs it for work," Ben said. He ran to his house and came back with a flashlight. He turned it on and shone it into the cave. + +"Wow, it's dark and spooky," Lila said. "Do you think there are any animals in there?" + +"Maybe. Let's go and find out," Ben said. He was competitive and wanted to be brave. + +They walked into the cave, holding hands and the flashlight. They saw some bats hanging from the ceiling, some spiders on the walls, and some bones on the floor. + +"Look, a skull!" Ben said, pointing at a white bone. "Maybe it's from a dinosaur." + +"Or maybe it's from a pirate," Lila said, making up a story. "Maybe he hid his treasure in here." + +They heard a growl from deeper in the cave. They froze and looked at each other. + +"What was that?" Lila whispered. + +"I don't know, but I don't want to find out," Ben whispered back. He was scared and wanted to leave. + +They turned around and ran back to the entrance of the cave. They dropped the flashlight and kept running until they reached Ben's house. + +"Let's never go back to that cave again," Lila said, panting. + +"Agreed," Ben said, nodding. He gave the flashlight back to his dad and apologized for being late. + +They decided to play something else, something safer and less spooky. They were still friends, but they learned a lesson: never borrow something you don't need, and never go into a cave you don't know. +Lila liked to play in the kitchen. She saw a jar on the shelf. It was big and shiny. She wanted to see what was inside. She climbed on a chair and reached for the jar. She tried to open it, but it was too tight. She pulled harder and harder. + +The jar slipped from her hands. It fell on the floor. It broke into many pieces. Lila heard a loud noise. She saw something red and sticky. It was jam. It was rare jam. Mommy had made it from special berries. Mommy had said it was for a special day. + +Mommy came into the kitchen. She saw the mess. She saw the jar. She saw the jam. She was very angry. She shouted at Lila. She said Lila was naughty and careless. She said Lila had wasted the rare jam. She said Lila had to go to her room. She said Lila could not have any jam for a long time. + +Lila felt sad and sorry. She cried. She wished she had not touched the jar. She wished she had listened to Mommy. She wished she could have some jam. She wished Mommy would hug her and forgive her. But Mommy did not. Mommy was still angry. Lila had a bad day. +Tom and Anna like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is a big box. The box is unique. It has many colors and stickers on it. The box can be anything they want. Sometimes it is a castle, sometimes it is a spaceship, sometimes it is a cave. + +One day, Tom and Anna decide to make the box a museum. They put some of their toys inside the box. They have a dinosaur, a car, a doll, a ball, and a book. They pretend that the toys are history. They are very old and special. + +Tom and Anna take turns to be the guide. The guide shows the toys to the visitors. The visitors are their stuffed animals. They sit outside the box and listen. + +"Welcome to the museum," Tom says. "This is a dinosaur. It is very big and scary. It lived a long time ago. It can roar and bite. Do you want to touch it?" + +The stuffed animals nod. Tom urges them to come closer. He lets them touch the dinosaur. It is soft and fuzzy. + +"Be careful," Anna says. "The dinosaur might bite you. It is not friendly." + +Tom laughs. "It is just a toy, Anna. It cannot bite. It is fun to touch." + +Anna shakes her head. "No, Tom. It is history. It is not a toy. You have to be respectful." + +Tom and Anna argue. They both want to be the guide. They both want to make the rules. They forget to play. + +The stuffed animals feel sad. They do not like to see Tom and Anna fight. They want to see more history. They want to have fun. + +They look at each other. They have an idea. They sneak inside the box. They take the toys. They run away. + +Tom and Anna stop arguing. They hear a noise. They look inside the box. It is empty. + +"Hey, where are our toys?" Tom says. + +"Where are our visitors?" Anna says. + +They look outside. They see the stuffed animals. They are playing with the toys. They are laughing and having fun. + +Tom and Anna feel silly. They realize that they were wrong. They join the stuffed animals. They share the toys. They play together. + +They learn that history can be fun. They learn that playing is better than fighting. They learn that the box is unique. It can be anything they want. But the best thing it can be is a place to have fun with friends. +Ben and Lily liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big red car. The car had four wheels, a horn, and a door that opened and closed. Ben and Lily took turns driving the car around the room, making vroom-vroom noises. + +One day, Mom said they had to go to the store. She said they could bring one toy each. Ben and Lily both wanted to bring the car, but it was too big for both of them. They started to fight over the car, pulling and pushing it. Mom said they had to share, or she would take the car away. + +Ben and Lily did not want to lose the car, so they decided to share. But they did not share nicely. They each grabbed one side of the car, and tried to pull it away from the other. The car was not very strong, and it could not take the force. It split in half, with a loud crack. Ben and Lily both fell to the floor, holding their pieces of the car. They looked at each other, and started to cry. + +Mom heard the noise, and came to see what happened. She saw the broken car, and the sad children. She was not happy. She said they had been very naughty, and they had to go to the store without any toys. She said they had to learn to be kind and gentle with their things, and with each other. + +Ben and Lily felt very sorry. They wished they had not fought over the car. They wished they had a new car, or a better car. But they knew they had no money for a new car, or a better car. They only had a cheap stand at the corner, where they sold lemonade and cookies. They hoped they could save enough money to buy a new car someday. They hoped they could be friends again. +Lily liked to make hats. She had many colors of yarn and needles. She would knit and knit until she had a hat. Then she would put it on her head and look in the mirror. She felt happy and warm. + +One day, Lily wanted to make a hat for her friend Ben. She chose blue yarn, because blue was his favorite color. She started to knit and knit, but she was in a hurry. She wanted to finish the hat before Ben came to play. She did not pay attention to her stitches. She was careless. + +When she finished the hat, she looked at it. It was not good. It had holes and loops and knots. It was too big and too loose. It did not look like a hat at all. It looked like a mess. Lily felt sad and ashamed. + +She heard a knock on the door. It was Ben. He came to play with Lily. He saw the hat on the table. He picked it up and smiled. He put it on his head and said, "Thank you, Lily! This is the best hat ever! It is so soft and cozy and funny! I love it!" + +Lily looked at Ben. He looked happy and silly. He did not care about the holes and loops and knots. He liked the hat because Lily made it for him. He was a good friend. Lily felt happy and warm again. She hugged Ben and said, "You're welcome, Ben! I'm glad you like it! You are the best friend ever!" +Anna liked to play with her mother's telephone. She liked to press the buttons and hear the sounds. Sometimes she pretended to talk to her friends or her grandma. But her mother told her not to play with the telephone too much. She said it was not a toy and it could break or make trouble. + +One day, Anna was playing with the telephone when her mother was busy in the kitchen. She pressed a button and heard a voice say "Hello, this is the fire station. What is your emergency?" Anna did not know what that meant. She thought it was a game. She said "Hello, I am Anna. I like to play with the telephone. Do you want to play with me?" The voice said "No, this is not a game. This is a serious line. Do you have a fire in your house?" Anna said "No, I don't have a fire. I have a doll and a teddy bear. Do you have a doll and a teddy bear?" The voice said "No, I don't have a doll and a teddy bear. I have a fire truck and a hose. Please hang up the phone and don't call again unless you have a real emergency." + +Anna did not hang up the phone. She wanted to keep talking to the voice. She said "I want to see your fire truck and your hose. Can you come to my house and show me?" The voice said "No, I can't come to your house and show you. I have to stay here and help people who have fires. Please hang up the phone and don't call again unless you have a real emergency." Anna did not listen. She said "Please, please, please come to my house and show me. I will give you a cookie and a hug. Please, please, please." The voice said "No, no, no. This is not a joke. This is a waste of time. You are making it hard for us to help people who need us. Please hang up the phone and don't call again unless you have a real emergency." + +Just then, Anna's mother came into the room. She saw Anna holding the telephone and heard the voice on the other end. She was very angry. She took the telephone from Anna and said "I'm sorry, this is Anna's mother. She was playing with the phone and did not know what she was doing. I apologize for the inconvenience." She hung up the phone and looked at Anna. She said "Anna, you are in big trouble. You should not play with the phone like that. You should not call the fire station for no reason. You should not bother the people who work there. They have a very important job. They help people who have fires. They need to be ready and not busy with silly calls. You could have caused a lot of harm. Do you understand?" + +Anna felt very bad. She realized she had done something wrong. She said "I'm sorry, mommy. I did not know. I thought it was a game. I wanted to talk to the voice. I wanted to see the fire truck and the hose. I did not mean to make trouble." Her mother said "I know you did not mean to, but you did. You have to be more careful and responsible. You have to listen to me and follow the rules. You have to respect the phone and the people who use it. You have to learn from your mistake and not do it again. Do you understand?" Anna nodded. She said "I understand, mommy. I'm sorry, mommy. I love you, mommy." Her mother said "I love you too, Anna. But you are still in trouble. You have to go to your room and think about what you did. You have to stay there until I say you can come out. And you have to say sorry to the fire station tomorrow. Do you understand?" Anna nodded. She said "I understand, mommy. I'm sorry, mommy." She went to her room and shut the door. She felt very sad and dry in her eyes. She wished she had not played with the phone. She wished she had listened to her mother. She learned a lesson that day. She learned to be more careful and responsible. She learned to respect the phone and the people who use it. She learned to not call the fire station for no reason. She learned to not waste time and make trouble. She learned to not play with the phone. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs. Tom found a big worm and showed it to Lily. Lily was scared of the worm. She did not like how it moved and felt. + +"Go away, worm!" Lily said. She threw the worm on the ground and ran away. Tom was sad. He liked the worm. He wanted to keep it as a pet. He picked up the worm and put it in his pocket. + +Lily ran to her mom and told her what happened. Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. Worms are not bad. They help the plants grow. They are not scary. They are just different." + +Tom came to his mom and Lily. He wanted to show them his worm. He reached into his pocket and pulled out his hand. But there was no worm. The worm had crawled out of his pocket and was gone. Tom was very sad. He started to weep. + +His mom and Lily saw him crying. They felt sorry for him. They went to him and hugged him. They said, "It's okay, Tom. We are sorry you lost your worm. Maybe you can find another one. We love you." + +Tom stopped weeping. He smiled a little. He said, "Thank you, mom. Thank you, Lily. I love you too. Maybe we can play together and find more bugs. But not worms. Lily does not like worms." + +Lily nodded. She said, "Yes, let's play together. But not with worms. Maybe with butterflies. I like butterflies. They are pretty and colorful." + +Tom and Lily hugged again. They went back to the garden and looked for butterflies. They were happy. They were not scared. They were friends. +Sam and Mia are playing with blocks. They want to build a big tower. They put one block on top of another. They are happy. + +But then, Tom comes. Tom is mean. He does not like Sam and Mia. He wants to break their tower. He pushes the blocks with his hand. The tower falls down. Sam and Mia are sad. + +"Stop it, Tom!" Sam says. "We worked hard to complete our tower. You are not nice!" + +"I don't care!" Tom says. "I like to break things. You can't stop me!" + +Tom tries to break more blocks. But then, he sees something. It is a big dog. The dog has a fierce look. It barks at Tom. It shows its teeth. Tom is scared. + +"Help!" Tom cries. "The dog is angry! It wants to bite me!" + +Sam and Mia see the dog. They are not scared. They know the dog. The dog is their friend. His name is Rex. He likes to play with them. He does not like mean people. + +"Go away, Tom!" Mia says. "Rex does not like you. He will protect us. You are not welcome here!" + +Tom runs away. He does not look back. He does not want to see the dog again. He is sorry for breaking the tower. But it is too late. Sam and Mia do not want to play with him anymore. They are mad at him. They hug Rex. They start to build a new tower. They are happy. The end. +Sam liked to watch videos on his tablet. He watched videos of cars, animals, and songs. He had a lot of videos to choose from, but he had a favorite one. It was a video of a bald man who made funny faces and noises. Sam laughed every time he watched it. + +One day, Sam's mom said they had to go to the store. She said Sam could bring his tablet, but he had to finish his snack first. Sam was eating a banana, but he wanted to watch his video. He took a big bite of the banana and put the rest in his pocket. He grabbed his tablet and ran to the car. + +Sam's mom did not see him put the banana in his pocket. She drove to the store and parked the car. She told Sam to stay in his seat and not touch anything. She said she would be back soon. Sam nodded, but he did not listen. He turned on his tablet and found his favorite video. He smiled and pressed play. + +The bald man started to make funny faces and noises. Sam laughed and laughed. He did not hear his mom come back to the car. He did not see her open the door. He did not feel her grab his tablet. He only heard her scream. + +"Sam! What is this? There is a banana in your pocket! It is all mushy and sticky! It is on your clothes and on the seat! How did this happen?" + +Sam looked at his mom. He looked at his pocket. He looked at his tablet. He saw the bald man still making funny faces and noises. He did not know what to say. He only said one word. + +"Oops." +Tom is a shy boy. He does not like to talk to other kids. He likes to play with his box. He puts his toys in the box and takes them out. He makes noises with his mouth and pretends they are cars and planes. + +One day, Tom goes to the park with his mom. He brings his box with him. He sees some kids playing with a ball. They throw the ball and catch it. They laugh and shout. Tom wants to play too, but he is shy. He sits on a bench and watches them. + +A girl sees Tom and his box. She walks over to him and says hello. She asks him what is in his box. Tom does not answer. He holds his box tight. The girl smiles and says her name is Mia. She says she likes his box. She asks him if he wants to play with her and the ball. + +Tom looks at Mia and the ball. He wants to play, but he is shy. He nods his head a little. Mia takes his hand and leads him to the other kids. She introduces him to them. They say hello and welcome him. They give him the ball and tell him to throw it. + +Tom throws the ball. It goes very far. The other kids run after it. They catch it and throw it back to him. Tom catches it too. He feels happy. He smiles and makes noises with his mouth. He pretends the ball is a plane. The other kids laugh and join him. They pretend the ball is a plane, a car, a rocket, and a bird. They have fun. + +Tom is not shy anymore. He has made new friends. He shares his box with them. They put their toys in the box and take them out. They make noises with their mouth and pretend they are cars and planes. They play together until it is time to go home. Tom says goodbye to his friends and thanks them for playing. He hugs Mia and gives her the ball. She hugs him back and gives him a sticker. They promise to play again soon. Tom is happy. He has had a good day. +Tommy was a curious boy who liked to observe everything around him. He liked to watch the birds, the cars, the people, and the clouds. He always asked his mom and dad many questions about what he saw. + +One day, Tommy had to go to the hospital with his mom. He was not sick, but his mom had to see a doctor for a check-up. Tommy was a little scared of the hospital, because it was big and noisy and had many machines and needles. He held his mom's hand tightly as they walked inside. + +Tommy saw many things in the hospital that he wanted to observe. He saw nurses in white clothes, doctors in blue clothes, patients in beds, and carts with wheels. He also saw a big red cross on the wall, and a sign that said "Emergency". He wondered what that meant. + +"Mom, what is emergency?" he asked. + +"Emergency is where they help people who are very sick or hurt, and need help right away," his mom explained. "It is very important that they get help fast, so they can get better." + +Tommy nodded, but he was still curious. He wanted to see what was inside the emergency room. He saw a door that said "Emergency Only", and he decided to sneak away from his mom and go inside. He thought his mom would not notice, because she was talking to a lady at a desk. + +Tommy opened the door and walked into the emergency room. He saw many things that scared him. He saw people who were bleeding, crying, and shouting. He saw doctors and nurses who were running, pushing, and shouting. He saw machines that were beeping, flashing, and buzzing. He felt very scared and alone. + +He wanted to go back to his mom, but he did not know how. He did not see the door he came from, and he did not see anyone who could help him. He started to cry. + +"Hey, little boy, what are you doing here?" a voice said. Tommy looked up and saw a man in a blue coat. He had a stethoscope around his neck and a badge on his chest. He was a doctor. + +"I-I-I want my mom," Tommy sobbed. + +"Where is your mom?" the doctor asked. + +"I don't know," Tommy said. + +The doctor looked at his badge and saw his name. "Tommy, huh? Well, Tommy, you are not supposed to be here. This is a very busy and dangerous place. You could get hurt or make someone else get hurt. You have to stay with your mom, okay?" + +Tommy nodded, still crying. + +The doctor picked him up and carried him out of the emergency room. He asked some people if they knew where Tommy's mom was. Finally, he found her at the desk. She was very worried and angry. + +"Tommy, where have you been? I was looking for you everywhere. You scared me so much. How could you run away like that?" she said. + +Tommy hugged his mom and said he was sorry. He told her he wanted to observe the emergency room, but he did not like it. He said he was scared and wanted to go home. + +The doctor told his mom what happened, and said he was glad Tommy was okay. He said Tommy was a very curious boy, but he had to learn to listen to his mom and follow the rules. He said the hospital was not a place to play or explore, but a place to help people who need it. He said Tommy had to respect the people who work there and the people who are sick there. + +Tommy's mom thanked the doctor and apologized for the trouble. She said she would talk to Tommy about why he should not do that again. She said she was proud of his curiosity, but he had to be careful and responsible. + +Tommy learned a lesson that day. He learned that the hospital was a very important place, but not a place for him to observe. He learned that he had to stay with his mom and obey her. He learned that he had to be respectful and compassionate to others. He learned that curiosity was good, but not when it put him or others in danger. He decided he would observe other things instead, like the birds, the cars, the people, and the clouds. He decided he would ask his mom and dad more questions, but also listen to their answers. He decided he would be a good boy. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys. But they do not like to share. They always want the same toy. + +One day, they find a big case in the closet. It is full of new toys. Sara and Ben are very happy. They open the case and see many things. They see cars, dolls, balls, books, and puzzles. + +Sara and Ben both want the same car. It is red and shiny. They both grab the car and pull. They say, "It is mine! It is mine!" They repeat this over and over. They do not listen to each other. + +The car breaks. Sara and Ben are sad. They cry. They drop the car and look for another toy. But they do not find any toy that they both like. They do not find any toy that fits them. + +They look at the case. It is empty. They have taken out all the toys. But they have not played with any of them. They have only fought. + +Sara and Ben feel sorry. They say, "We are sorry. We are sorry." They repeat this over and over. They hug each other. They decide to share the toys. They pick up the car and fix it. They take turns to play with it. They also play with the other toys. They have fun. + +They learn to share. They learn to listen. They learn to be happy. They close the case and put it back in the closet. They say, "Thank you. Thank you." They repeat this over and over. They smile. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big hive on a tree. They wanted to see the bees and get some honey. + +"Let's go closer and look," Ben said. + +"No, we should not," Lily said. "Mama told us to stay away from bees. They can sting us and make us hurt." + +"But I want honey," Ben said. "And bees are nice. They make flowers grow." + +Ben did not listen to Lily. He ran to the hive and tried to poke it with a stick. The bees got angry and came out of the hive. They buzzed around Ben and stung him on his face and arms. Ben cried and ran back to Lily. + +Lily felt sorry for Ben. She hugged him and helped him go home. Mama saw Ben and was worried. She put some ice and cream on his stings. She told him to rest and drink some water. + +"Ben, why did you go to the hive?" Mama asked. + +"I wanted honey," Ben said. "But the bees were mean." + +"Ben, the bees were not mean. They were scared. You should not bother them or their home. They work hard to make honey and help the plants. You should respect them and leave them alone. Then they will not sting you." + +"I'm sorry, Mama," Ben said. "I was wrong. I should have listened to Lily. She was right." + +Mama smiled and kissed Ben. She said, "It's okay, Ben. You learned your lesson. Next time, be careful and obey. And don't delay when someone tells you to stop. Delay can cause trouble." + +Lily came to Ben and gave him a cheerful hug. She said, "I'm glad you are okay, Ben. I love you, brother." + +"I love you too, Lily," Ben said. "Thank you for being a good sister." + +They both smiled and hugged each other. They learned to be kind to the bees and to each other. +Tom and Lily liked to play with their toy yacht. It was a modern yacht, with a big sail and a shiny hull. They took it to the pond in the park, where they could make it sail on the water. + +But one day, the wind was very strong. It blew the yacht far away from the shore, where Tom and Lily could not reach it. They were sad and scared. They did not want to lose their toy yacht. + +They saw a man with a boat. He was kind and friendly. He said he could help them get their yacht back. He told them to tie a rope to his boat, and he would pull them along. Tom and Lily tied the rope to the boat, and climbed in. They thanked the man for his help. + +The man steered his boat towards the yacht. He was careful not to go too fast or too close. He let Tom and Lily catch the yacht with a net. They were happy and relieved. They hugged their toy yacht and thanked the man again. + +The man smiled and took them back to the shore. He said he was glad he could help. He said he liked their modern yacht, and he hoped they would have fun with it. Tom and Lily waved goodbye to the man, and ran to their mom. They told her what happened, and showed her their yacht. She was proud of them for being brave and polite. She said they could have a treat for being good. Tom and Lily smiled and hugged their mom. They loved their toy yacht, and they loved their mom. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play together, but they do not like the same things. Anna likes cream, but Ben hates cream. Ben likes regular milk, but Anna hates regular milk. + +One day, Mom made a cake for them. She put cream on top of the cake. Anna was happy, but Ben was sad. He did not want to eat the cake with cream. He wanted a cake with regular milk. + +Mom saw Ben's face. She said, "Don't worry, Ben. I have a surprise for you. I made another cake with regular milk. You can have that one." + +Ben was happy. He said, "Thank you, Mom. You are the best." He gave Mom a hug. + +Anna and Ben each got a slice of their own cake. They ate their cake and smiled. They liked different things, but they loved each other. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite one was Anna. Anna had long hair, a pretty dress, and a smile on her face. Lily loved to brush Anna's hair, change her dress, and talk to her. + +One day, Lily's big brother Tom came into her room. He saw Lily playing with Anna and said, "That's a silly doll. It can't talk or move or do anything. It's just a body with no brain. You're ignorant if you think it's real." He grabbed Anna from Lily and threw her on the floor. + +Lily was very sad and angry. She cried and shouted, "Give me back my Anna! She's not silly, she's my friend! You're ignorant if you don't understand!" She ran to the floor and picked up Anna. She hugged her and checked if she was hurt. + +Tom laughed and said, "You're such a baby. You need to grow up and play with real things. Dolls are for babies." He left the room and slammed the door. + +Lily didn't care what Tom said. She knew he was wrong and mean. She took Anna to her bed and settled her under the blanket. She kissed her and said, "Don't worry, Anna. I love you and you love me. We're not ignorant, we're happy." She cuddled with Anna and fell asleep. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play in the garden. She liked to dig in the dirt, look for bugs, and smell the flowers. One day, she saw a big package near the fence. It was brown and had a red ribbon on it. Lily was curious. She wanted to know what was inside. + +She ran to the package and opened it. She saw a lot of shiny things. There were necklaces, bracelets, rings, and earrings. They sparkled in the sun. Lily thought they were very pretty. She wanted to try them on. She put on a necklace, a bracelet, a ring, and an earring. She felt like a princess. + +She ran to the house to show her mom. But when she got there, she saw a pale face in the mirror. It was her. She looked sick. She felt itchy. She had a rash on her skin. The shiny things were not good for her. They were made of metal that she was allergic to. She started to cry. + +Her mom heard her and came to see what was wrong. She saw Lily and the package. She was angry and worried. She took off the shiny things and threw them in the trash. She hugged Lily and took her to the doctor. The doctor gave her some medicine and told her to rest. + +Lily learned a lesson that day. She learned that not everything that looks pretty is good for her. She learned that she should not touch things that are not hers. She learned that she should listen to her mom. She was sorry for what she did. She said sorry to her mom and promised to be more careful. Her mom forgave her and kissed her. Lily felt better. She decided to play with her toys instead of the package. She was happy. +Lila likes to write. She writes with a pen on paper. She writes her name, and words, and pictures. She writes every day. + +One day, Lila finds a new pen. It is shiny and has a light on the end. Lila thinks it is a magic pen. She wants to write with it. She takes the pen and goes to her room. + +She turns off the light and closes the door. She writes on the wall with the magic pen. She sees the light make lines and shapes. She thinks it is easy and fun. She writes more and more. + +But the pen is not magic. It is a laser pen. It is not for writing. It is for pointing. The light is hot and strong. It burns the wall and the paper and the bed. It makes smoke and fire. Lila does not know. She keeps writing. + +Soon, the fire alarm goes off. Lila hears it and stops writing. She sees the fire and the smoke. She is scared and cries. She tries to open the door, but it is locked. She calls for help, but no one hears her. She is trapped. The fire gets bigger and bigger. Lila is in trouble. The end. +Tommy loved to watch cartoons on TV. He liked the funny animals and the bright colors. He always laughed when they did silly things. He had a big box of toys in his room, but he did not play with them much. He only wanted to watch cartoons. + +One day, his mom told him to turn off the TV and go outside. She said he needed fresh air and exercise. Tommy did not want to go. He wanted to watch more cartoons. He cried and whined, but his mom did not listen. She took him by the hand and led him to the door. She gave him his coat and his hat and told him to have fun. + +Tommy was very angry. He did not say thank you or goodbye. He slammed the door behind him and ran to the street. He saw a big truck parked on the sidewalk. It had a sign that said "Fragile. Handle with care." Tommy did not know what that meant. He was curious. He climbed on the back of the truck and opened one of the boxes. He saw a lot of shiny things inside. They looked like toys. He wanted to play with them. + +He took out a glass ball that had a snowman inside. He shook it and saw the snowflakes swirl around. He thought it was pretty. He threw it in the air and caught it. He did it again and again. He felt happy. He forgot about his mom and the cartoons. + +But then he threw it too high. He missed it when it came down. It fell on the ground and broke. The glass shattered and the snowman spilled out. Tommy heard a loud noise. He looked up and saw the truck driver. He was very angry. He yelled at Tommy and grabbed him by the collar. He said Tommy had broken something very expensive and very fragile. He said he was going to call the police and Tommy's mom. He said Tommy was in big trouble. + +Tommy was very scared. He wished he had listened to his mom. He wished he had stayed inside and watched cartoons. He wished he had never touched the truck. He cried and said he was sorry. But it was too late. He had done a bad thing. He had to face the consequences. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the garden. They have a big pot. They put dirt and seeds in the pot. They water the pot every day. They want to grow flowers. + +One day, Tom and Sue see a little green thing in the pot. They are happy. They think it is a flower. They say, "Look, our flower is growing! It is so pretty and healthy!" + +But the next day, the green thing is bigger and bigger. It is not a flower. It is a weed. It takes all the space and water in the pot. It makes the dirt dry and hard. It makes the seeds die. + +Tom and Sue are sad. They say, "Oh no, our flower is gone! It is a bad weed! It is not pretty and healthy!" + +Then, they see their neighbor, Mr. Lee. He is old and kind. He likes to grow vegetables. He has many pots. He sees Tom and Sue and their pot. He says, "Hello, Tom and Sue. What do you have in your pot?" + +Tom and Sue say, "We have a weed. It is not a flower. It is bad." + +Mr. Lee says, "No, it is not a weed. It is a plant. It is good. It is called spinach. You can eat it. It is very healthy and tasty. Do you want to try?" + +Tom and Sue are surprised. They say, "Spinach? We can eat it? Is it healthy and tasty?" + +Mr. Lee says, "Yes, it is. Here, I will give you some. You can take it home and cook it. You can share it with your family. They will like it too." + +Tom and Sue say, "Thank you, Mr. Lee. You are very nice. You give us spinach. We will try it. We will share it. We will be healthy and happy." +Lily liked to play with her figures. She had many figures of animals and people. She made them talk and have fun. She put them in different places in her room. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She took her favorite figure, a blue bird, with her. She wanted to show it to her friend, Sam. Sam liked birds too. + +At the park, Lily and Sam played on the swings and the slide. They had a lot of fun. They also showed each other their figures. Sam had a red car and a green frog. Lily liked them, but she loved her blue bird more. + +When it was time to go home, Lily and her mom said goodbye to Sam and his mom. Lily was happy, but she forgot something. She forgot her blue bird. She left it on the bench. + +The next day, Lily wanted to play with her blue bird. She looked for it in her room, but she could not find it. She asked her mom, but her mom did not know. Lily was sad. She missed her blue bird. + +Sam was thoughtful. He remembered that Lily forgot her blue bird. He found it on the bench. He knew that Lily would be sad without it. He decided to do something nice. He asked his mom to take him to Lily's house. He wanted to give her back her blue bird. + +Lily was surprised to see Sam at her door. She wondered what he wanted. Sam smiled and gave her the blue bird. He said, "I found your blue bird at the park. I know you like it a lot. Here you go." + +Lily was very happy. She hugged her blue bird and thanked Sam. She said, "You are very thoughtful, Sam. You are a good friend. Thank you for bringing back my blue bird." + +Sam was happy too. He said, "You are welcome, Lily. I am glad you are happy. Do you want to play with me and our figures?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "Yes, I do. Let's play together." + +They went to Lily's room and played with their figures. They had a lot of fun. They did not forget their figures again. +Sara and Tom were playing in the backyard. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs and rocks. Sometimes they found other things, like buttons or coins or nails. + +"Look, Sara, I found a nail!" Tom said, holding up a long, rusty nail. "It is very old and filthy. Maybe it came from a pirate ship!" + +Sara looked at the nail and frowned. She did not like filthy things. She did not think it came from a pirate ship. She thought it came from the old shed where Dad kept his tools. + +"Tom, that is not a nail from a pirate ship. That is a nail from the shed. Dad told us not to touch his nails. They can hurt us. You should put it back." + +Tom did not want to put the nail back. He liked to pretend it was from a pirate ship. He liked to guess what the pirates used it for. Maybe they used it to make a treasure chest, or a sword, or a hook. + +"No, Sara, you are wrong. This is a nail from a pirate ship. I can guess what the pirates used it for. Do you want to guess too?" + +Sara shook her head. She did not want to guess. She wanted to play with something else. She saw a butterfly flying by and ran after it. + +"Bye, Tom. I am going to catch the butterfly. You can keep your filthy nail." + +Tom shrugged. He did not care. He still had his nail and his imagination. He put the nail in his pocket and went to look for more pirate things. He was happy. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and balls. One day, Tom invites Sam to his house. He says, "Come to my house, Sam. I have a new toy. It is a rod. You can make sounds with it." + +Sam is happy. He likes new toys. He says, "OK, Tom. I will come to your house. What can you do with the rod?" + +Tom says, "You can hit things with it. It makes a loud noise. It is fun. But you have to be careful. The rod is not safe. It can hurt you or break things." + +Sam says, "I will be careful, Tom. I want to try the rod." + +They go to Tom's house. Tom shows Sam the rod. It is long and metal. It has a button on it. Tom says, "This is the rod. If you press the button, it makes a sound. Like this." He presses the button. The rod makes a loud bang. Sam jumps. He says, "Wow, that is loud. Can I try?" + +Tom says, "Yes, you can try. But only hit soft things. Like pillows or toys. Do not hit hard things. Like walls or windows. They can break." + +Sam says, "OK, Tom. I will only hit soft things." He takes the rod. He presses the button. He hits a pillow. The rod makes a loud bang. He laughs. He says, "This is fun. I like the rod." + +He hits another pillow. The rod makes a loud bang. He laughs again. He says, "This is very fun. I want to hit more things." + +He sees a toy car. He hits it. The rod makes a loud bang. The toy car breaks. He says, "Oops. I broke the toy car. I am sorry, Tom." + +Tom says, "That is OK, Sam. It is just a toy. You can have it. I have more cars. But do not hit anything else. The rod is not safe." + +Sam says, "OK, Tom. I will not hit anything else. I will be careful." He looks around. He sees a window. He wonders what will happen if he hits it. He thinks, "Maybe it will make a bigger sound. Maybe it will be more fun. Tom will not see me. I will just hit it once." + +He walks to the window. He presses the button. He hits the window. The rod makes a loud bang. The window breaks. Glass flies everywhere. Sam screams. He feels a sharp pain in his arm. He sees blood. He says, "Help, Tom. Help. I am hurt. I am sorry. I hit the window." + +Tom hears the noise. He runs to the window. He sees Sam. He sees the broken window. He sees the blood. He is scared. He says, "Sam, what did you do? You hit the window. You broke it. You hurt yourself. You are not careful. You are not my friend. Go away. Go away now." + +Sam cries. He says, "I am sorry, Tom. I am sorry. I did not mean to. I just wanted to have fun. Please, Tom. Please. Do not be mad. Do not send me away. I am your friend. I need your help." + +Tom says, "No, Sam. You are not my friend. You are bad. You are not safe. You do not listen. You do not care. You have to go. Go away. Go away now. And take the rod with you. I do not want it. I do not want you." + +Sam cries more. He picks up the rod. He runs out of the house. He runs to his house. He is hurt. He is sad. He is alone. He wishes he never saw the rod. He wishes he never hit the window. He wishes he never came to Tom's house. He wishes he was still Tom's friend. But he is not. He is not. The end. +Anna and Ben are playing in the garden. They see a hose. They want to make water come out of the hose. They turn the tap, but nothing happens. The hose is stubborn. It does not want to give them water. + +Anna and Ben try to pull the hose. They think maybe the hose is stuck. They pull and pull, but the hose does not move. The hose is very stubborn. It does not want to let them play. + +Anna and Ben are sad. They want to have fun with the hose. They see their dad. He is working in the shed. They run to him and ask for help. They say, "Dad, dad, can you help us? The hose is stubborn. It does not give us water." + +Dad smiles. He goes with them to the hose. He looks at the hose. He sees a knot. The knot is blocking the water. He unties the knot. He says, "There you go. The hose is not stubborn. It just had a knot. Now you can play with the water." + +Anna and Ben are happy. They thank their dad. They turn the tap again. Water comes out of the hose. They spray the water in the air. They make a rainbow. They laugh and splash. They have fun with the hose. The hose is not stubborn anymore. It is their friend. +Tom and Sue are playing with their toy boats in the bathtub. They pretend they are sailors and they have to go to the port to sell their fish. Tom has a blue boat and Sue has a pink boat. + +"Look, Sue, I have more fish than you!" Tom says. He stirs the water with his hand to make waves. "My boat is faster and stronger!" + +"No, Tom, my boat is better!" Sue says. She stirs the water with her other hand to make bigger waves. "My boat is prettier and smarter!" + +The waves get bigger and bigger. Tom and Sue laugh and splash each other. But then, one big wave makes Tom's boat tip over and sink. Tom gasps and tries to grab his boat. + +"Oh no, Tom, your boat!" Sue says. She stops stirring the water and reaches for Tom's boat too. But it is too late. The boat is gone. + +Tom starts to cry. He is sad and angry. He lost his boat and his fish. He thinks Sue made his boat sink on purpose. + +"Go away, Sue, you are mean!" Tom says. He pushes Sue away and turns his back to her. + +Sue feels sorry for Tom. She did not mean to make his boat sink. She just wanted to have fun. She thinks Tom is her friend and she wants to make him happy. + +"Tom, I am sorry, I did not want to hurt your boat," Sue says. She tries to hug Tom and give him her boat. "Here, you can have my boat. It is yours now. It is important to share." + +Tom looks at Sue and her boat. He sees that she is nice and she cares about him. He stops crying and smiles. He takes Sue's boat and hugs her back. + +"Thank you, Sue, you are kind," Tom says. He gives Sue some of his fish. "Here, you can have some of my fish. It is important to be fair." + +Tom and Sue hug and kiss. They play with their boats again. They are happy and they are friends. They go to the port together and sell their fish. They have a lot of fun. +Lily liked to play store with her toys. She had a cash register, some coins, and many things to sell. She put them on a table and pretended to be a shopkeeper. She said hello to her customers and asked them what they wanted. + +One day, she saw a new toy in her room. It was a doll with a shiny dress and a crown. It was a queen! Lily wanted to play with her, but she did not know if she was friendly. She decided to ask her to come to her store. + +She picked up the queen and brought her to the table. She said, "Hello, I am Lily. This is my store. Do you want to buy something?" The queen did not answer. She looked very serious and did not smile. Lily felt shy and scared. + +She tried again. She showed the queen some of the things she had. She said, "Look, I have a ball, a book, a teddy bear, and a car. They are all very nice and cheap. Which one do you like?" The queen did not answer. She looked very bored and did not care. + +Lily felt sad and angry. She did not like the queen. She thought she was rude and mean. She said, "You are not a good customer. You do not talk or play. You do not like anything. You are not welcome in my store. Go away!" She pushed the queen off the table and onto the floor. + +The queen fell with a loud thud. She broke into pieces. Her dress ripped, her crown fell off, and her head came off. Lily gasped. She did not mean to break the queen. She felt sorry and scared. She ran to her mom and cried. She told her what happened. + +Her mom hugged her and comforted her. She said, "It's okay, Lily. It was an accident. The queen was not a real toy. She was a decoration. She was not meant to play with. She was very old and fragile. She belonged to your grandma. She gave her to me when I was a little girl. She was very special to me." + +Lily felt very bad. She did not know the queen was her mom's toy. She did not know she was so old and special. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I did not know. I was just playing. I did not like the queen. She was very serious and did not have fun." + +Her mom smiled and wiped her tears. She said, "I understand, Lily. You did not know. You were just playing. You like to have fun. The queen was very serious and did not have fun. She was from a different time and place. She had a different story. But she was still beautiful and precious. She was a part of our family. We can still love her, even if we do not play with her." + +Lily nodded and hugged her mom. She said, "I love you, mom. And I love the queen, too. Even if she was serious and did not have fun. Can we fix her, mom? Can we make her whole again?" + +Her mom nodded and hugged her back. She said, "Yes, Lily. We can fix her. We can glue her back together. We can sew her dress. We can put her crown back on. We can make her whole again. And we can put her in a safe place, where she can watch us play and have fun. And we can tell her stories, too. Stories about us, and stories about her. Stories that make us happy and proud." + +Lily smiled and kissed her mom. She said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best. And you are my queen. A queen who talks and plays and likes everything. A queen who is not serious and has fun. A queen who loves me and I love back." +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Anna wants to try it, but Ben is nervous. He thinks the slide is too high and fast. + +"Come on, Ben, it will be fun!" Anna says. "Don't be scared, nothing bad will happen." + +"I don't know, Anna, it looks scary. What if I fall or hurt myself?" Ben says. He holds on to Anna's hand. + +Anna smiles and says, "You won't fall or hurt yourself, I promise. I will go with you. We can hold hands and slide together. Trust me, Ben, you can do it." + +Anna and Ben climb up the stairs. Ben feels his heart beat fast. He looks down and sees the ground far away. He wants to go back, but Anna holds his hand tight. She says, "Ready, set, go!" + +Anna and Ben slide down the slide. They feel the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They laugh and scream with joy. They land on the soft grass and hug each other. + +"Wow, that was awesome!" Anna says. "Did you like it, Ben?" + +Ben nods and says, "Yes, I liked it, Anna. Thank you for helping me. You are a good friend. I'm sorry I was nervous." + +Anna says, "It's okay, Ben. Everyone is nervous sometimes. But you were brave and you tried something new. I'm proud of you, Ben. You are a good friend, too." + +Anna and Ben hug again and run to the swings. They play and have fun. They learn that sometimes it is good to face your fears and try new things. They also learn that friends can help each other and make things easier. They are happy and grateful for their friendship. +Tom likes to print. He has a big tube of red paint and a brush. He dips the brush in the paint and makes marks on a big paper. He prints his hand, his foot, and his name. He is very happy. + +But then he sees his mom. She is not happy. She sees red paint on the wall, on the floor, and on the couch. She sees Tom's prints everywhere. She is very angry. + +She tells Tom to stop printing. She tells him to clean up the mess. She tells him to say sorry. Tom feels bad. He does not want to make his mom angry. He says sorry. He helps his mom clean up. He puts the tube of red paint away. + +Mom hugs Tom. She says she loves him. She says printing is fun, but only on paper. She says he can print again, but only with her. Tom nods. He loves his mom. He says he will print only on paper. He says he will print a picture for her. Mom smiles. She says she will print one for him. They print together. They are happy. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and balls. But today they have a quarrel. They both want the same tie. The tie is red and blue and shiny. It is a fake tie, but they do not know that. + +"Give me the tie, Tom. It is mine!" Sam says. + +"No, it is mine, Sam. I saw it first!" Tom says. + +They pull the tie from each other. They are angry and loud. They do not share. + +Mom hears them and comes to see. She sees the tie and smiles. She knows it is a fake tie. She bought it for a joke. + +"Boys, boys, stop quarreling. That tie is not real. It is a fake tie. It is not for wearing. It is for making funny sounds. Look!" Mom says. + +She takes the tie and presses a button. The tie makes a silly noise. It sounds like a duck. Quack, quack, quack! + +Tom and Sam are surprised. They stop pulling the tie. They look at Mom and the tie. They start to laugh. They think the tie is funny. They are not angry anymore. + +"Can we play with the tie, Mom?" Tom asks. + +"Sure, you can. But you have to share. And be nice to each other. Friends do not quarrel over fake ties." Mom says. + +Tom and Sam nod. They say sorry to each other. They hug and smile. They take turns to press the button and make the tie quack. They have fun with the fake tie. They are friends again. +Ben likes to whistle. He whistles when he plays, when he walks, when he eats. He whistles all kinds of songs. He whistles happy songs, sad songs, funny songs. He whistles loud and soft, fast and slow, high and low. + +One day, Ben finds a book in his room. It is a book of poems. He opens the book and sees words and pictures. He likes the pictures. They are of animals, flowers, stars, and more. He tries to read the words, but they are hard. He does not know all the words. + +He asks his mom to help him. His mom sits with him and reads the poems. She reads them with a nice voice. She makes the words sound like music. She makes the words rhyme and rhythm. Ben likes the poems. He thinks they are like songs. + +He asks his mom if he can whistle the poems. His mom says yes. She says whistling is a way of making music with your mouth. She says he can whistle any poem he likes. She says he can make his own poems too. + +Ben is happy. He picks a poem from the book. It is a poem about a bird. He looks at the picture of the bird. It is blue and yellow. It has a long tail. It looks like it can fly very high. He reads the poem with his mom. Then he whistles the poem. He whistles like a bird. He whistles the words and the sounds. He whistles the poem over and over. He thinks it is a great poem. He thinks he is a great whistler. He whistles the poem to his mom. His mom smiles and claps. She says he is a great whistler and a great poet. Ben is proud. He whistles some more. He whistles his own poems. He whistles all day. He whistles because he is happy. +Tom and Anna like to play music. They have a drum, a flute, a guitar and a bell. They take turns to play different sounds. They try to mix the sounds and make a rhythm. They clap and sing along. + +One day, they find a new toy in the garage. It is a big horn. It is shiny and has many buttons. Tom wants to try it. He blows into the horn and presses a button. The horn makes a loud noise. It sounds like a cow. Anna laughs. + +"Can I try?" she asks. + +"OK, but be careful. It is smelly," Tom says. He gives the horn to Anna. She smells it. It is true. The horn smells like cheese. She makes a face. + +"Yuck! Why is it smelly?" she asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is old. Maybe someone put cheese in it," Tom says. + +They decide to play with the horn anyway. They mix the horn sound with the other sounds. They make a funny rhythm. They have fun. But they also have to hold their noses. The horn is very smelly. +Lila and Ben like to play by the river. They look for pebbles that are smooth and shiny. They make piles of pebbles and pretend they are treasure. Sometimes they throw pebbles in the water and watch the ripples. + +One day, Lila finds a big pebble that is red and sparkly. She thinks it is the most beautiful pebble ever. She shows it to Ben and says, "Look, Ben, I found a magic pebble!" Ben wants to see it too, but Lila does not want to share. She holds the pebble tight in her hand. + +Ben tries to grab the pebble from Lila, but Lila runs away. She runs too fast and does not see the root on the ground. She trips and falls. The pebble flies out of her hand and lands in the river. Lila and Ben watch as the pebble sinks and disappears. + +Lila feels sad and angry. She cries and says, "Ben, you are so clumsy! You made me lose my magic pebble!" Ben feels sorry and says, "I'm sorry, Lila, I did not mean to. I just wanted to see it. Can we still be friends?" + +Lila and Ben hug and say they are sorry. They decide to look for more pebbles together. They find many pebbles that are pretty and fun. They forget about the magic pebble and play happily by the river. +Lily and Ben were playing with paint in the garden. They had big brushes and paper and many colors. They liked to make pictures of flowers and animals and rainbows. + +"Look at my picture, Lily!" Ben said. "I made a big lion with yellow and brown paint. He is very strong and brave." + +"Wow, Ben, your lion is incredible!" Lily said. "I made a butterfly with pink and purple paint. She is very pretty and can fly very high." + +They were having fun, but then they saw a big ball on the grass. It was red and shiny and bounced very high. They wanted to play with it. + +"Let's throw the ball, Lily!" Ben said. "We can see how far it goes." + +"OK, Ben, let's throw the ball!" Lily said. "But we have to be careful not to hit anything." + +They took turns to throw the ball. They threw it high and low, left and right, near and far. They laughed and cheered as they watched the ball fly. + +But then, Ben threw the ball too hard. It went over the fence and hit the window of the house next door. They heard a loud crash and saw glass shatter. They also saw paint splatter on the window and the wall. It was their paint. They had left their brushes and paper on the fence and the ball had knocked them over. + +"Oh no, Ben, what have we done?" Lily said. "We broke the window and made a big mess with our paint. The people who live there will be very angry." + +"I don't know, Lily, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to throw the ball so hard." Ben said. "Maybe we can run away and hide." + +But it was too late. The door of the house opened and a man came out. He looked very mad. He saw the broken window, the paint, and the ball. He also saw Lily and Ben. + +"Hey, you two, come here!" he shouted. "You are in big trouble. How dare you break my window and ruin my wall with your paint? You have to pay for this. I'm going to call your parents and the police." + +Lily and Ben were very scared. They wished they had never played with the ball. They wished they had stayed with their paint. They knew they had done something very bad. They started to cry. +Anna and Ben like to play in the forest. They look for animals and flowers and rocks. One day, they see a big mushroom. It is red and white and round. Ben wants to touch it, but Anna says no. + +"That mushroom is not good," Anna says. "It can make you sick. We should leave it alone." + +But Ben does not listen. He runs to the mushroom and tries to pick it up. He pulls and pulls, but the mushroom is stuck. He pulls harder and harder, until the mushroom comes out. But then he stumbles and falls. He drops the mushroom and hurts his knee. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben cries. He holds his knee and makes a sad face. Anna runs to him and hugs him. She says sorry for the mushroom. + +"It's okay, Ben," Anna says. "We can go home and get a band-aid. Mom will make you feel better." + +Ben nods and wipes his tears. He picks up the mushroom and throws it away. He does not want it anymore. He holds Anna's hand and they walk home. They are ready for a snack and a nap. They still like to play in the forest, but they do not touch the mushrooms. They are not good. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big green truck. The truck has a cage on the back. The cage has a lock. + +"Look, Tom, a jail!" Lily says. "Maybe there is a bad man inside." + +Tom and Lily run to the truck. They want to see the jail. They climb on the truck. They peek inside the cage. They see a big dog. The dog has brown fur and black spots. The dog looks sad. + +"Hello, dog," Tom says. "Why are you in jail?" + +The dog does not answer. He just wags his tail. Tom and Lily open the lock. They let the dog out. The dog is happy. He jumps and licks Tom and Lily. He barks and runs around the park. + +"Come on, dog, let's play!" Lily says. She throws a stick. The dog chases the stick. He brings it back. Tom and Lily laugh. They have fun with the dog. + +But the truck driver is not happy. He sees Tom and Lily and the dog. He is angry. He runs to the truck. He shouts at Tom and Lily. + +"Hey, you kids, what are you doing? That's not a jail, that's a kennel! That's not a bad man, that's my dog! You let him out! He could get lost or hurt!" + +Tom and Lily are scared. They did not know. They thought they were helping the dog. They say sorry to the truck driver. They hug the dog. They say goodbye to the dog. + +The truck driver puts the dog back in the cage. He locks the cage. He drives away. Tom and Lily wave to the dog. The dog wags his tail. He barks and smiles. He is not sad anymore. He has new friends. +Sara loves waffles. She likes to put honey and berries on them. Sometimes she makes them with Mommy in the kitchen. They smell good and taste sweet. + +One day, Sara wants to surprise Mommy with waffles for breakfast. She wakes up early and goes to the kitchen. She finds the waffle maker and the batter. She pours some batter into the waffle maker and closes it. She waits for the beep. + +She hears the beep and opens the waffle maker. She sees a hot and crispy waffle. She is happy. She wants to make more waffles. She puts the waffle on a big plate. She pours more batter into the waffle maker and closes it. She waits for the beep. + +She hears the beep and opens the waffle maker. She sees another hot and crispy waffle. She is happier. She wants to make more waffles. She puts the waffle on top of the first waffle on the big plate. She pours more batter into the waffle maker and closes it. She waits for the beep. + +She hears the beep and opens the waffle maker. She sees another hot and crispy waffle. She is the happiest. She wants to make more waffles. She puts the waffle on top of the other waffles on the big plate. She pours more batter into the waffle maker and closes it. She waits for the beep. + +She hears the beep and opens the waffle maker. She sees another hot and crispy waffle. She is too happy. She wants to make more waffles. She puts the waffle on top of the other waffles on the big plate. She has a big stack of waffles. She smiles. + +She wants to bring the big plate of waffles to Mommy. She picks up the big plate with both hands. She walks slowly to the door. She tries to balance the big plate of waffles. She does not want to drop them. She feels uncomfortable. The big plate is heavy and hot. The waffles are sliding. She is scared. + +She reaches the door. She tries to open it with her foot. She pushes hard. The door opens a little. She tries to squeeze through. She bumps the big plate of waffles. The waffles fall. They make a loud noise. They break. They make a mess. Sara cries. + +Mommy hears the noise. She wakes up. She runs to the kitchen. She sees Sara and the waffles. She hugs Sara. She says, "It's okay, sweetie. I love you. Thank you for trying to make me waffles. You are very kind. But next time, please ask me for help. Waffles are tricky. Let's clean up and make some more together. How does that sound?" + +Sara nods. She says, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I love you too. I wanted to make you happy. Waffles are yummy. But they are hard to balance. Can we put honey and berries on them?" + +Mommy smiles. She says, "Of course we can. That sounds delicious. Come on, let's go to the kitchen. I'm hungry. And I'm proud of you. You are a good cook. And a good daughter." + +They go to the kitchen. They clean up the mess. They make more waffles. They put honey and berries on them. They eat them together. They are happy. They are full. They are cozy. They are a family. +Lily and Max were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and chase each other. They saw a big bush with many small, round, purple things on it. They were blueberries! + +"Look, Max, blueberries!" Lily said. "Let's pick some and eat them. They are sweet and juicy." + +"OK, Lily, but we have to be quick. Mom will call us soon for lunch," Max said. They ran to the bush and started to pick the blueberries. They put some in their mouths and some in their pockets. + +"Yum, yum, these are good blueberries," Lily said. "They are warm from the sun and make my tongue purple." + +"Me too, Lily, me too," Max said. "But we have to save some for later. Maybe we can make a pie with Mom." + +They picked some more blueberries and filled their pockets. They were happy and full. + +"Come on, kids, lunch is ready!" Mom shouted from the house. "Wash your hands and come inside." + +Lily and Max heard Mom and looked at each other. They had a secret. They had blueberries! + +"Let's go, Max, let's go," Lily said. "But don't tell Mom about the blueberries. We can surprise her later." + +"OK, Lily, OK," Max said. They rushed to the house, holding their pockets. They smiled and giggled. They had blueberries! +Anna liked to play in the kitchen. She liked to pretend she was a cook and make food for her dolls. But she knew she had to be careful. Mommy said the stove was hot and could burn her. Mommy said the knives were sharp and could cut her. Mommy said the sink was deep and could drown her. + +One day, Anna was playing in the kitchen when Mommy was busy. She saw a big pot on the stove. She wondered what was inside. She climbed on a chair and reached for the pot. But the pot was hot and heavy. It slipped from her hand and fell on the floor. The water inside splashed everywhere. It burned Anna's arm and leg. It burned the floor and the rug. It burned the chair and the table. + +Anna screamed and cried. Mommy ran to the kitchen. She saw the mess and Anna's burns. She was scared and angry. She picked up Anna and wrapped her in a towel. She took her to the bathroom and put cold water on her burns. She said, "Anna, what did you do? You were very naughty and foolish. You could have hurt yourself badly. You could have burned the house. You know you are not allowed to touch the stove. You know you have to listen to me. Why did you disobey me?" + +Anna felt sorry and ashamed. She said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I wanted to see what was in the pot. I wanted to play cook. I didn't mean to burn anything. I didn't mean to make you mad. Please don't be mad at me. Please hug me and love me." + +Mommy hugged Anna and said, "I love you, Anna. But you have to be careful and follow the rules. The kitchen is not a place to play. The kitchen is a place to work. The stove is not a toy. The stove is a tool. The sink is not a pool. The sink is a basin. You have to respect them and use them properly. You have to respect me and obey me. Do you understand?" + +Anna nodded and said, "I understand, Mommy. I'm sorry, Mommy. I won't do it again, Mommy. I love you, Mommy." + +Mommy kissed Anna and said, "I love you, too, Anna. But you have to be more careful and more wise. You have to learn from your mistakes and not repeat them. You have to be a good girl and not a rude girl. Do you promise?" + +Anna promised and said, "I promise, Mommy. I will be a good girl and not a rude girl. I will be careful and wise. I will learn from my mistakes and not repeat them. I will respect you and obey you. I will respect the stove and the sink and the knives. I will not play in the kitchen. I will play in my room with my dolls. I will be happy and safe." + +Mommy smiled and said, "That's a good girl, Anna. I'm proud of you, Anna. Now let's go to your room and play with your dolls. And then we can have some cookies and milk. And then we can read a story and have a nap. How does that sound?" + +Anna smiled and said, "That sounds great, Mommy. Thank you, Mommy. You are the best, Mommy." + +Mommy and Anna went to Anna's room and played with her dolls. They had some cookies and milk. They read a story and had a nap. They were happy and safe. They were a good girl and a good mommy. They loved each other very much. The end. +Ben and Lily liked to play with their toys in the garden. They had a lot of fun with their cars, dolls, balls and blocks. But one day, the sky was gloomy and dark. It looked like it was going to rain soon. Ben and Lily did not want to go inside. They wanted to keep playing. + +They saw a big puddle near the fence. It was shiny and wet. Ben had an idea. He said to Lily, "Let's play splash-splash in the puddle. It will be fun." Lily nodded and smiled. They ran to the puddle and jumped in. They made big splashes and laughed. They did not care about the gloomy sky. + +But they did not see the hole in the fence. They did not see the dog on the other side. The dog did not like the noise. The dog did not like the splashes. The dog was angry and barked. He pushed his head through the hole and snapped at Ben and Lily. They were scared and screamed. They ran away from the puddle and the dog. + +They ran to their mom, who was watching from the window. She hugged them and said, "Are you OK? What happened?" Ben and Lily told her about the puddle and the dog. Mom said, "You should not play in the puddles. You could get sick or hurt. And you should not bother the dog. He might bite you. You have to pay attention to the signs. Look, there is a sign on the fence that says 'Beware of the dog'." + +Ben and Lily looked at the sign. They did not know what it meant. They felt sorry and said, "We are sorry, Mom. We did not see the sign. We did not mean to make the dog mad. We just wanted to have fun." Mom said, "I know, sweeties. But you have to be careful and follow the rules. Come on, let's go inside and get dry. Maybe we can play with your toys in the living room. And maybe the sun will come out later." + +Ben and Lily nodded and smiled. They followed Mom inside. They hoped the dog would calm down. They hoped the sky would clear up. They learned their lesson. They would not play in the puddles again. They would pay attention to the signs. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play in the kitchen. One day, they find a big bag of rice. They want to make a famous rice cake. + +"Let's rub the rice with water," Tom says. "Then we can shape it into a cake." + +"OK," Lily says. "But I want to add some sugar and raisins. That will make it more yummy." + +They rub the rice with water in a big bowl. They pour some sugar and raisins on top. They use their hands to make a round cake. They are very happy. + +But then, Mom comes into the kitchen. She sees the mess. She sees the rice cake. She is very angry. + +"What are you doing?" Mom asks. "You wasted all the rice. You made a big mess. You can't eat that. It's not cooked." + +Tom and Lily are scared. They don't want to make Mom angry. They don't want to waste the rice. They don't want to lose their cake. + +"Sorry, Mom," Tom says. "We wanted to make a famous rice cake. We saw it on TV. It looked so good." + +"Sorry, Mom," Lily says. "We wanted to surprise you. We wanted to share it with you." + +Mom sighs. She sees their sad faces. She sees their sweet hearts. She is not angry anymore. She hugs them. + +"I love you, Tom and Lily," Mom says. "But you can't play with the rice. It's for cooking. And you can't eat raw rice. It's bad for you. Next time, ask me first. I can help you make a real rice cake. OK?" + +"OK, Mom," Tom and Lily say. "We love you too. Can we help you clean up?" + +"Yes, you can," Mom says. "And then, we can have some cookies and milk. How does that sound?" + +"Yay!" Tom and Lily say. They smile. They help Mom clean up. They have some cookies and milk. They are happy. +Anna likes to play with her toys in her room. She has many toys, but her favorite is a red car. She makes the car go fast and makes loud noises. Vroom, vroom, beep, beep! + +But her mom does not like the loud noises. She says, "Anna, please be quiet. Your baby brother is sleeping. Do not wake him up." She does not permit Anna to make loud noises. + +Anna feels sad. She wants to play with her car, but she does not want to make her mom angry. She looks for another object to play with. She sees a book on the shelf. She likes books. She takes the book and sits on the floor. + +She opens the book and looks at the pictures. She sees a dog, a cat, a bird, and a fish. She says their names softly. Woof, meow, tweet, splash. She smiles. She likes the book. It is not loud. + +Her mom comes to the door and sees Anna. She smiles too. She says, "Anna, you are a good girl. You are playing quietly. I am proud of you." She gives Anna a hug and a kiss. Anna feels happy. She hugs her mom and says, "I love you, mom." +Ben is a boy who likes to play with his toys. He has a big truck, a red ball, and a teddy bear. He loves his teddy bear very much. He hugs it and sleeps with it every night. + +One day, Ben sees a big, black, hairy dog in the park. He thinks the dog is cute and wants to pet it. He runs to the dog and says, "Hello, doggy! Can I play with you?" The dog does not like Ben. It growls and shows its teeth. + +Ben is scared and drops his teddy bear. The dog sees the teddy bear and thinks it is a toy. It grabs the teddy bear with its mouth and runs away. Ben cries and chases the dog. He wants his teddy bear back. + +The dog is faster than Ben. It runs to a bridge and jumps over it. Ben follows the dog and tries to jump over the bridge too. But the bridge is too high and Ben is too small. He falls into the water and goes splash. + +The water is cold and deep. Ben cannot swim. He sinks and sinks and sinks. He cannot breathe. He cannot see. He cannot hear. He is gone. + +The dog is happy. It has a new toy. It does not care about Ben. It does not know that Ben is gone. It does not know that Ben loved his teddy bear very much. It does not know that Ben's teddy bear was heavy with Ben's hugs. +Ben liked to wander around the park with his mom. He saw many things that made him happy, like flowers, birds, and swings. He also liked to look at the cars that drove by on the road. He wanted to know how they worked. + +One day, he saw a big truck with a shiny motor. He ran to it and touched it. It was hot and loud. He heard a voice say, "Hey, kid, get away from there!" It was the truck driver. He was angry. He told Ben that the motor was his and that he had to leave. + +Ben was scared and sad. He ran back to his mom and hugged her. She asked him what happened. He told her about the truck and the motor. She said, "I'm sorry, Ben. That was not nice of the truck driver. But you should not touch things that are not yours. They might be dangerous or break." + +Ben nodded. He understood. He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I was just curious. I like motors. They make the cars go." She smiled and said, "I know, Ben. You are very smart and original. You have a lot of questions. But you have to be careful and respectful. Maybe someday you can learn more about motors and how they work. But for now, let's enjoy the park and have some fun." + +Ben agreed. He felt better. He and his mom played on the swings, fed the ducks, and ate some ice cream. He still liked to wander and see new things, but he also learned to be safe and polite. He was happy. +Sara likes to study. She likes to learn new things. She has a book with many pictures and words. She likes to look at the book and say the words. She also has a video that teaches her songs and colors. She likes to watch the video and sing along. + +One day, Sara's mom says they have to go to the doctor. Sara does not like the doctor. She is worried. She thinks the doctor will give her a shot. She does not want a shot. She wants to stay home and study. She tells her mom she is not sick. She says she is fine. + +Her mom says she is not sick, but she needs a check-up. She says the doctor will be nice and gentle. She says she can bring her book and her video. She says they will study together in the waiting room. She says she will be with her all the time. + +Sara feels a little better. She trusts her mom. She packs her book and her video in her backpack. She holds her mom's hand as they walk to the car. She hopes the doctor will be nice and gentle. She hopes he will not give her a shot. She hopes he will like her book and her video. She hopes he will let her study. +One day, an elderly lady was walking to the park with her dog. She liked to feed the birds and watch the flowers. Her dog liked to run and play with other dogs. The lady was happy and the dog was happy. + +But then, a big wind came and blew the lady's hat away. The hat flew over the fence and into the street. The lady was sad and the dog was sad. The lady said, "Oh no, my hat! It was a gift from my son. How can I get it back?" + +The dog saw the hat and wanted to help. He ran after the hat, but he did not see the car. The car honked and the driver shouted. The dog was scared and the lady was scared. The lady said, "Stop, dog! Come back! It is not safe!" + +The dog heard the lady and ran back to her. He was sorry and he licked her face. The lady hugged him and said, "It's okay, dog. I forgive you. You were trying to help. I love you." + +The driver got out of the car and picked up the hat. He was not angry and he smiled. He said, "Here is your hat, lady. I'm sorry I scared your dog. He is a good dog. You are lucky to have him." + +The lady thanked the driver and put on her hat. She was happy and the dog was happy. The driver waved and drove away. The lady and the dog went to the park and fed the birds and watched the flowers. They were happy and they forgave. +Lila liked to play her flute. She made pretty sounds with it. She played it every day in her room. She was proud of her flute. + +One day, Lila's big brother Tom came to her room. He was angry. He did not like Lila's flute. He said it was too loud and annoying. He grabbed Lila's flute and ran away. + +"Give it back!" Lila cried. She ran after Tom. She wanted to save her flute. She loved her flute. + +Tom ran to the kitchen. He saw the trash can. He threw Lila's flute in the trash can. He laughed. He said, "Now you can't play your flute anymore. It's gone." + +Lila reached the kitchen. She saw her flute in the trash can. She was sad. She tried to get it out. But it was too late. The trash man came. He took the trash can away. He did not see Lila's flute. He did not hear Lila's cry. + +Lila's flute was gone. Lila was very sad. She did not have her flute anymore. She was not proud anymore. She was angry at Tom. She hated Tom. She wished she had a new flute. But she did not. She had nothing. +Lila and Sam were twins who liked to play with their mom's things. One day, they found a bottle of perfume on her dresser. It was shiny and pink and had a flower on it. + +"Let's smell it!" Lila said. She opened the bottle and sniffed. "Mmm, it's sweet! Like candy!" + +"Let me try!" Sam said. He grabbed the bottle from Lila and put it to his nose. "Yuck, it's too strong! It makes me sneeze!" + +He sneezed so hard that he dropped the bottle. It fell on the floor and broke. The perfume spilled everywhere and made a big mess. + +"Oh no!" Lila and Sam said. They looked at each other and then at the broken bottle. They knew their mom would be angry. + +"What do we do?" Lila asked. + +"Maybe we can split the blame," Sam said. "We can say we both did it by accident." + +"Or maybe we can split the perfume," Lila said. "We can put it in other bottles and hide them." + +They looked around the room and saw some empty bottles of lotion, shampoo and water. They decided to split the perfume and fill the bottles with it. They thought they were very clever. + +But when their mom came home, she smelled the perfume right away. She saw the broken bottle on the floor and the other bottles on the dresser. She was not happy. + +"Who did this?" she asked. + +Lila and Sam looked at each other and then at their mom. They knew they were in trouble. + +"We did it," they said together. "We're sorry, mom." + +Mom sighed and shook her head. She was not happy, but she was not too mad. She knew they were just curious and wanted to have fun. + +She hugged them and said, "I love you, but you can't play with my things. They are not toys. They are for grown-ups. And you can't split perfume. It's not good for you or for the bottles. It can make you sick or make a fire. Do you understand?" + +Lila and Sam nodded and said, "Yes, mom. We understand. We won't do it again." + +Mom smiled and said, "Good. Now let's clean up this mess and then have some cookies. And next time, if you want to smell something sweet, you can ask me for some flowers or some fruit. OK?" + +Lila and Sam smiled and said, "OK, mom. Thank you. We love you." + +They helped mom clean up the mess and then had some cookies. They learned their lesson and never played with perfume again. +Sara liked to organize her toys. She had a big box for her dolls, a small box for her cars, and a shelf for her books. She liked to make everything neat and pretty. + +One day, Sara saw a new soap in the bathroom. It was pink and smelled like flowers. Sara wanted to try it. She took the soap and went to her room. She put the soap in her doll box. She thought it would make her dolls smell nice. + +But then, her brother Tom came in. He was nosy. He liked to look at Sara's toys and touch them. He saw the soap in the doll box. He thought it was a candy. He took the soap and bit it. + +"Yuck!" Tom said. He spit out the soap. It tasted bad. It made his mouth foam. He ran to the bathroom to wash his mouth. He was angry and sad. + +Sara heard Tom. She went to see what happened. She saw the soap in Tom's hand. She was angry and sad too. She liked the soap. She wanted it for her dolls. She took the soap from Tom. She said, "That's my soap! You are nosy! You should not touch my toys!" + +Tom and Sara started to fight. They yelled and pushed each other. They made a big mess. Their mom heard them. She came to see what happened. She saw the soap, the toys, and the foam. She was not happy. She said, "What are you doing? You are both naughty! You should not fight over soap! You should share and be nice!" + +Tom and Sara felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We will not fight again. We will share and be nice." Mom hugged them. She said, "That's good. Now, let's clean up this mess. And then, you can organize your toys again." +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Lily had a big doll that she loved very much. Tom had a small car that he liked to zoom around. + +"Look at my doll, Tom!" Lily said. "She is so pretty and soft. She can talk and sing and dance. Do you want to play with her?" + +"No, thank you, Lily," Tom said. "I like my car better. It is fast and shiny. It can go vroom and beep and honk. Do you want to play with it?" + +"No, thank you, Tom," Lily said. "I like my doll better. She is my best friend. I don't want to share her with anyone." + +Lily and Tom started to argue. They both wanted to keep their own toys. They did not want to play together. They said mean words to each other. They made each other sad and angry. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was their mom. She came into the living room with a big basket. She was very mad. + +"What are you doing, Lily and Tom?" she asked. "Why are you making so much noise? Why are you fighting? You are supposed to be nice and share your toys. You are being terrible!" + +She took their toys and put them in the basket. She said they had to go to their rooms and think about what they did. She said they could not have their toys back until they said sorry and played nicely. + +Lily and Tom felt very bad. They did not want to lose their toys. They did not want to go to their rooms. They wished they had been kind and friendly. + +They looked at the basket. They saw their toys inside. They saw something strange. Their toys were getting smaller and smaller. They were shrinking! + +Lily and Tom gasped. They did not understand what was happening. They ran to the basket and tried to grab their toys. But they were too late. Their toys were gone. They had shrunk so much that they could not see them anymore. + +Lily and Tom cried. They had lost their toys. They had lost their fun. They had been very silly and mean. They felt very sorry. + +They hugged each other. They said they were sorry. They said they loved each other. They said they wanted to play together. + +They went to their mom. They told her what happened. They told her they were sorry. They told her they learned their lesson. + +Their mom hugged them. She said she was glad they were sorry. She said she loved them. She said she had a surprise for them. + +She opened the basket. She took out their toys. They were big and normal again. They had not really shrunk. It was a trick. Their mom had used a special basket that made things look smaller. + +Lily and Tom were very happy. They thanked their mom. They took their toys. They played together. They shared and laughed and had fun. They were not terrible anymore. They were good. +Lily was a little girl who liked to chew on everything. She chewed on her toys, her books, her clothes, and even her hair. Her mom and dad told her to stop chewing on things, but she did not listen. She said, "Chewing is fun, and I am not scared of anything." + +One day, Lily found a big red ball in the park. She thought it looked yummy, so she bit it hard. But the ball was not food, it was a balloon. It popped with a loud bang, and Lily was scared. She cried and ran to her mom and dad, who hugged her and comforted her. + +They said, "Lily, you should not chew on things that are not food. You could hurt yourself or break something. Chewing is good for your teeth, but only when you eat healthy food. Do you understand?" Lily nodded and said, "I am sorry, mom and dad. I will not chew on things that are not food anymore. I learned my lesson." + +Lily's mom and dad smiled and said, "We are glad you learned your lesson, Lily. We love you very much. Here, have a carrot. It is good for you, and you can chew on it as much as you want." Lily took the carrot and smiled. She liked carrots, and she was not scared of balloons anymore. She learned that chewing is not always fun, and that she should listen to her mom and dad. +Lily liked to play with her equipment. She had a lot of things that made sounds and lights. She had a phone, a radio, a flashlight, and a toy robot. She liked to pretend she was a spy or a doctor or a space explorer. + +One night, she was restless. She could not sleep. She wanted to play with her equipment. She got out of bed and went to her closet. She took out her flashlight and turned it on. It made a bright glow. She felt happy. + +She decided to go on a mission. She put on her backpack and took her radio and her robot. She crept out of her room and down the hall. She looked for clues and dangers. She talked to her robot and her radio. She had fun. + +But she did not see her mom. Her mom was awake too. She heard Lily's sounds and lights. She followed her. She saw her glow in the dark. She smiled. + +She came up behind Lily and said, "Boo!" Lily jumped and turned around. She saw her mom. She felt scared and then happy. She hugged her mom. + +Her mom said, "What are you doing, Lily? It's time for bed." Lily said, "I'm sorry, mom. I was on a mission. I was restless. I wanted to play with my equipment." + +Her mom said, "I understand, Lily. But you need to sleep. You can play with your equipment tomorrow. Come on, let's go back to your room." + +She took Lily's hand and led her back to her room. She tucked her in and kissed her goodnight. She turned off her flashlight and her radio and her robot. She said, "I love you, Lily. Sweet dreams." + +Lily said, "I love you too, mom. Good night." She closed her eyes and fell asleep. She dreamed of her equipment and her missions. She was happy. +Lily was a mighty girl. She liked to run and jump and play. She had many friends who liked her. One day, she wanted to visit her grandma. She asked her mom if she could go. + +Her mom said yes, but she had to be careful. She said there was a big road with many cars. She said Lily had to hold her hand and look both ways. She said Lily had to listen to her and not run away. + +Lily said okay, but she did not mean it. She thought she was mighty and did not need to be careful. She thought she could run faster than the cars. She thought she could cross the road by herself. + +When they got to the big road, Lily saw her grandma's house on the other side. She was excited and wanted to see her. She did not wait for her mom. She did not hold her hand. She did not look both ways. She ran across the road. + +But she did not see the car that was coming fast. The car did not see her either. The car hit her and made a loud noise. Lily fell down and did not get up. Her mom screamed and ran to her. Her grandma came out and cried. The car stopped and the driver was sorry. + +Lily was not mighty anymore. She was hurt and did not wake up. She did not visit her grandma. She did not run and jump and play. She did not have any friends who liked her. She was gone. +Lila loved to play the flute. She had a shiny flute that made pretty sounds when she blew into it. She liked to play songs for her mom and dad, and for her friends at school. + +One day, Lila was playing the flute in the park. She saw a big dog running towards her. She was scared of the big dog. She dropped her flute and ran away. The big dog picked up the flute in his mouth and ran away too. + +Lila was very sad. She lost her flute. She cried and cried. She felt miserable. She wanted her flute back. + +Her mom and dad saw her crying. They hugged her and said they were sorry. They said they would help her find her flute. They cared about her. + +They looked for the big dog in the park. They asked other people if they saw the big dog. They searched for a long time. Then they saw the big dog under a tree. He was playing with the flute. He was making funny noises with it. + +Lila ran to the big dog. She said, "Please, give me back my flute. It is mine. I love it." The big dog looked at her. He wagged his tail. He dropped the flute and licked her face. He was sorry. He just wanted to play. + +Lila picked up her flute. She was happy. She thanked the big dog. She said, "You can play with me, but not with my flute. It is delicate. You can hurt it." The big dog nodded. He liked Lila. He wanted to be her friend. + +Lila played a song for the big dog. He barked along. He liked the song. Lila smiled. She liked the big dog. She was not miserable anymore. She had her flute and a new friend. +Lila and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big round thing in the sky. It was yellow and bright. + +"What is that?" Lila asked. + +"That is the sun," Tom said. "It gives us light and warmth." + +Lila pointed at the sun. "It hurts my eyes," she said. + +Tom pointed at another round thing in the sky. It was white and fluffy. + +"That is a cloud," he said. "It sometimes makes rain and snow." + +Lila liked the cloud. "It looks soft and nice," she said. + +They saw a man sitting on a bench. He had a long beard and a hat. He was reading a book. + +"Who is that?" Lila asked. + +"That is Mr. Lee," Tom said. "He is very wise. He knows many things." + +Lila and Tom walked to Mr. Lee. They said hello. + +"Hello, children," Mr. Lee said. "Do you like the park?" + +"Yes, we do," Lila and Tom said. + +Mr. Lee smiled. He pointed at his book. "Do you know what this is?" he asked. + +"That is a book," Lila and Tom said. + +"Yes, it is," Mr. Lee said. "A book is a good friend. It tells you stories and teaches you words." + +Lila and Tom wanted to learn more words. They asked Mr. Lee if he could read them a story. + +"Of course," Mr. Lee said. "Come, sit with me. I have a story about a brave lion and a clever mouse." + +Lila and Tom sat with Mr. Lee. They listened to his story. They learned new words. They had fun. They thanked Mr. Lee for his kindness. + +"You are welcome, children," Mr. Lee said. "You are very smart and curious. I hope you always love books and stories." + +Lila and Tom hugged Mr. Lee. They said goodbye. They went back to play in the park. They looked at the sun and the cloud. They remembered the story. They felt happy. +Anna and Ben are playing with blocks. They want to build a big tower. They use all the blocks they have, but the tower is not very high. + +"Let's measure the tower," Ben says. He gets a ruler and puts it next to the tower. "It is only ten inches. That is not incredible." + +Anna thinks for a moment. She remembers something. "I know where we can find more blocks," she says. "In the attic. Mommy and Daddy have some old blocks there. They gave them to me when I was a baby." + +"Really?" Ben asks. "Can we go and get them?" + +"Yes, but we have to be careful. The attic is dark and dusty. And we have to ask Mommy and Daddy first." + +They run to the kitchen, where Mommy and Daddy are making lunch. "Mommy, Daddy, can we go to the attic?" Anna asks. "We want to get more blocks to make our tower incredible." + +Mommy and Daddy look at each other and smile. "Sure, you can go to the attic," Mommy says. "But you have to stay together and be safe. And don't make a mess." + +"Thank you, Mommy, thank you, Daddy," Anna and Ben say. They hug them and run to the stairs. + +They climb up the stairs and open the door to the attic. They see a big box full of blocks. They are different colors and shapes. They are very excited. + +"Wow, look at all these blocks," Ben says. "We can make the most incredible tower ever." + +They take the box and go back to their room. They add the new blocks to their tower. They make it taller and wider and more colorful. They measure it again. It is twenty inches. They are very happy. + +"We did it," Anna says. "We made an incredible tower. We are the best builders in the world." + +They high-five each other and admire their tower. They are proud of their work. They can't wait to show Mommy and Daddy. +Tom and Mia liked to play outside. They had a big yard with a swing, a slide and a sandbox. They also had many toys, like balls, dolls and cars. But their favorite toy was a water gun. They called it their weapon. They used it to spray each other and make each other wet. + +One day, it was very cloudy and dark. Tom and Mia wanted to play with their weapon, but their mom said no. She said it was going to rain soon and they had to stay inside. Tom and Mia were sad and bored. They looked out the window and saw the clouds get darker and darker. + +Then, they heard a loud noise. It was thunder. They saw a flash of light. It was lightning. They saw drops of water fall from the sky. It was rain. The rain was very heavy and fast. It made the yard and the toys very wet and filthy. + +Tom and Mia had an idea. They ran to their room and got their weapon. They sneaked outside and hid behind the slide. They waited for their mom to come out and look for them. When she did, they jumped out and sprayed her with their weapon. They shouted, "Surprise!" + +Their mom was very surprised and wet. She was also angry and laughed. She chased them around the yard and sprayed them back with the hose. They all had fun and got very wet and filthy. They did not mind the rain anymore. They liked it. +Tim liked to play with his toy cars. He had many cars of different colors and sizes. He made them zoom and crash on the floor. He pretended they were racing or chasing each other. + +One day, his parent told him to stop playing and come for lunch. Tim did not want to stop. He wanted to play more. He said no to his parent. His parent was angry. His parent said he had to obey or he would get no dessert. + +Tim did not care. He thought he was smarter than his parent. He said he did not like dessert anyway. He said he only liked cars. He said his cars were more impressive than his parent. He said his parent was boring and mean. + +His parent was very sad and hurt. His parent did not reply. His parent left him alone in his room. Tim thought he had won. He played with his cars some more. He laughed and smiled. + +But soon, he got hungry and thirsty. He wanted to eat and drink. He wanted to go to the kitchen. He wanted to see his parent. He wanted to say sorry. He wanted to hug his parent. He wanted to have dessert. + +But he could not. His door was locked. His parent did not come back. He was alone with his cars. He was not happy. He was scared and sorry. He cried and cried. He wished he had listened to his parent. He wished he had been nice. He wished he had not said those words. He wished he could take them back. But he could not. He had made a big mistake. He had a bad ending. +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 his friend Sally playing with a rope. Timmy wanted to play too, but he didn't know how to use the rope. + +Sally said, "I can teach you how to use the rope, Timmy. It's easy!" She showed him how to hold the rope and swing it around. Timmy was so happy that he learned something new. + +The next day, Timmy went to play with his other friends. They were playing a game where they had to jump over the rope. Timmy showed them how to use the rope just like Sally taught him. Everyone was so impressed that Timmy knew how to use the rope like a normal kid. + +From that day on, Timmy played with the rope all the time. He even taught his little sister how to use it too. Timmy was so happy that he could teach others something new. +Once upon a time, there was a man who had a wife. His wife was very kind and lovely. The man promised to take her for a walk in the park. He said it would be impressive and fun. + +But the man didn't keep his promise. He got busy with his work and forgot about his wife. She waited and waited for him, but he never came. + +The moral of the story is that promises are important. We should always keep our promises, especially to the people we love. Otherwise, we might hurt them and make them sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her bow. She would tie it around her hair and pretend to be a princess. One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy. She played on the swings and the slide, but then she saw a big, scary dog. + +Lily's mommy told her to stay away from the dog, but Lily wanted to pet him. She walked up to the dog, but he started to growl and bark. Lily got scared and started to yell for her mommy. + +Her mommy came running and picked her up. Lily felt dizzy from all the excitement. Her mommy hugged her and told her that it's important to listen to grown-ups and stay away from scary dogs. From that day on, Lily never went near a dog without her mommy or daddy with her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went outside to find some pretty flowers. She looked and looked, but she couldn't find any. Suddenly, a big wind came and it was a hurricane! + +Lily was scared and ran back inside. She looked out the window and saw that the wind was blowing very hard. She saw trees falling down and things flying through the air. + +After the hurricane was over, Lily went back outside to see if her flowers were still there. She found one delicate flower that had survived the storm. She was so happy and picked it to bring inside. She put it in a vase and it made her smile every time she looked at it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around. One day, she saw a funny statue in the park. It made her giggle. + +Lily: "Look at the funny statue, Mommy!" + +Mommy: "Yes, it is very funny. Do you want to dance around it?" + +Lily: "Yes, please!" + +So, Lily and her mommy danced around the funny statue. They had so much fun! The statue seemed to be dancing with them too. From that day on, Lily always wanted to dance around the funny statue whenever they went to the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a kind heart and loved to play with her toys. One day, Lily went to the park and saw a little boy crying. She went up to him and asked, "What's wrong?" + +The little boy pointed to his toy truck that was broken. "My truck is broken and I don't know how to fix it," he said. + +Lily said, "Don't worry, I can help you." She took the truck and tried to fix it, but it was too broken. The little boy started crying again. + +Lily said, "Don't cry, it's okay. Let's play with my toys instead." The little boy stopped crying and they played together. Some other kids came over and tried to take their toys, but Lily said, "Let's ignore them and keep playing." And they did. They had a great time together and became friends. The end. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the zoo with her mom. They saw many animals like monkeys, elephants, and birds. Suddenly, Lily saw a big, orange tiger. She recognized it from her book. + +Lily's mom asked her, "Do you know what animal that is?" + +Lily replied, "Yes, it's a tiger! I saw it in my book!" + +The tiger looked at Lily and roared loudly. Lily felt scared and ashamed. She told her mom, "I don't want to see the tiger anymore. It's too loud!" + +Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. Let's go see the pandas instead." + +Lily felt happy again and they went to see the pandas. She recognized them from her book too! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was playing outside when he saw a cop car drive by. He was so excited to see the cop car that he ran up to the cop and said, "Hi, Mr. Cop!" + +The cop smiled and said, "Hello, little boy. Did you receive a sticker?" + +Timmy's eyes lit up as he saw the shiny sticker in the cop's hand. "Wow, thank you!" he said, feeling happy and excited. + +As the cop drove away, Timmy showed his mom the sticker. "Look, Mommy! I received a sticker from the cop!" he exclaimed. + +His mom smiled and said, "That's great, Timmy. But be careful not to touch the cop car, it might be weak and break." Timmy nodded and promised to be careful around the cop car. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very stubborn. He never wanted to listen to his mommy and daddy. One day, Timmy was playing with his toy car when he saw his mommy whip up some cream for dessert. + +"Mommy, can I have some whipped cream?" Timmy asked. + +"No, Timmy. You need to eat your dinner first," mommy replied. + +But Timmy didn't want to eat his dinner. He wanted whipped cream. So, he took the can of whipped cream and sprayed it all over his face. + +"Timmy, what did you do?!" mommy exclaimed. + +Timmy just giggled and ran away. Later that night, Timmy got very sick from eating too much whipped cream. His mommy and daddy were very worried and took him to the hospital. Timmy learned his lesson and promised to listen to his mommy and daddy from now on. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went for a walk with her mommy on a road. Her mommy told her to be careful and hold her hand. + +As they walked, they saw a big truck coming towards them. The truck driver honked his horn and Lily got scared. She said, "Mommy, I want to go back home." + +Her mommy hugged her and said, "Don't worry, we will go back home soon. The road will end and we will be safe." + +Lily felt better and held her mommy's hand tightly. They walked until they reached the end of the road and went back home. From that day on, Lily always listened to her mommy and was careful when walking on the road. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety loved to fly high in the sky, but one day she flew too close to a big cliff. Suddenly, a gust of wind blew her towards the cliff and she couldn't fly away. Tweety was sad and scared because she didn't want to fall off the cliff. + +Tweety tried to fly away, but she couldn't. She saw a little mouse named Jerry walking by and asked for help. Jerry tried to pull Tweety away from the cliff, but he was too small and weak. Tweety started to complain and cry because she was stuck and didn't know what to do. + +Just when Tweety thought she would fall off the cliff, a big strong eagle named Eddie came to the rescue. Eddie swooped in and grabbed Tweety with his talons. Tweety was so happy and relieved that she started to sing a beautiful song. From that day on, Tweety was more careful when flying near cliffs and was grateful for Eddie's help. +Once upon a time, there was a fisherman named Jack. Jack loved to fish in the lake every day. One day, while he was fishing, he saw a crazy fish jumping out of the water. Jack was amazed and said, "Wow, that's a crazy fish!" + +Just then, a little girl named Lily came by and asked, "What are you doing, Mr. Fisherman?" Jack replied, "I'm fishing. Do you want to join me?" Lily nodded her head and said, "Yes, I want to catch a fish too." + +After a while, Lily asked Jack, "Do you mind if I ask you a question?" Jack smiled and said, "Of course not, ask away." Lily asked, "Why is that fish jumping so high?" Jack explained, "Sometimes fish jump out of the water to catch bugs or to escape from bigger fish." Lily was fascinated and said, "I want to catch a jumping fish too!" +Once upon a time, there were two babies in a mommy's belly. When they were born, they were twins! They looked the same, but one was shy and the other was not. The shy twin would hide behind mommy's legs and not talk to anyone. + +One day, the shy twin went to a party with their family. They saw lots of toys and yummy food, but they were too scared to play with the other kids. Then, a friendly boy came up and asked if they wanted to play. The shy twin was nervous but decided to accept the invitation. + +They played together and had so much fun! The shy twin realized that it's okay to be scared sometimes, but it's important to try new things and make new friends. From that day on, the shy twin wasn't so shy anymore and made lots of new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go on adventures with his family. One day, they went to the lake to go kayaking. Timmy saw a perfect blue kayak and asked if he could use it. His mom said yes and they went out on the water. + +As they paddled, Timmy noticed that the water was getting rough. Suddenly, the kayak started to shake and he fell out! His mom quickly helped him back into the kayak, but they were separated from the rest of the family. Timmy was scared, but his mom told him not to worry. + +They paddled around for a while, trying to find their family. Eventually, they saw them in the distance and were able to paddle over to them. Timmy was so happy to be reunited with his family and he knew that he would always remember his adventure in the perfect blue kayak. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the rain. One day, she went outside and it started to rain. She didn't have her raincoat, so her shirt and pants got wet. + +When she came back inside, her mom helped her take off her wet clothes and gave her a warm cloth to dry off. Lily felt much better. + +Later that day, Lily's mom had to go to the store, so she locked the front door before she left. Lily watched her mom lock the door and thought it was cool. She wanted to try it too, but her mom said she was too little. Maybe when she's older, she can try. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie had a big trunk that she used to pick up things like bananas and leaves to eat. One day, Ellie saw a small monkey that was being naughty and throwing coconuts at her. Ellie didn't like that, so she decided to keep walking and ignore the monkey. + +As Ellie was walking, she saw a big, shiny trunk on the ground. She picked it up with her own trunk and looked at it curiously. The trunk was very heavy, but Ellie was strong and she carried it with her. She wanted to keep the trunk safe and take it home with her. + +As Ellie was walking with the trunk, she saw the naughty monkey again. This time, the monkey was stuck in a tree and couldn't get down. Ellie decided to help the monkey and used her big trunk to lift the monkey out of the tree. The monkey was very grateful and promised to be good from then on. Ellie was happy that she could help and she kept the big trunk with her as a reminder of her good deed. +Once upon a time, there was a big ocean. In the ocean, there was a shark. The shark was very big and had sharp teeth. The shark liked to swim and eat fish. + +One day, the shark saw a boat. The boat was very impressive. It had many colors and was very big. The boat made the shark tremble with fear. The shark thought the boat would eat him! + +But the boat did not eat the shark. The boat just sailed away. The shark was happy to be safe and continued to swim and eat fish in the big ocean. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the wild woods near her house. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help plan a trip to the grocery store. Lily was excited to help and they made a list of all the things they needed. + +At the grocery store, Lily saw a big pile of wild berries. She asked her mom if they could buy some and make a yummy dessert. Her mom said yes and they added the berries to their cart. When they got home, Lily helped her mom make a delicious berry pie. + +Lily was proud of herself for helping plan the trip to the grocery store and for finding the wild berries. She couldn't wait to go on more adventures in the wild woods and find more yummy treats to bring home. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play in the park with her friends. One day, Lily's mom packed a healthy lunch for her to eat at the park. She had an apple, a sandwich, and some carrot sticks. + +As Lily was playing with her friends, a big dog came running towards them. Lily's friend started to shout for help, but Lily remembered something her mom had told her. She knew that dogs can smell fear, so she stood tall and shouted "Go away, dog!" The dog ran away and Lily felt very proud of herself. + +Later that day, Lily went to the library with her mom. Her mom showed her a big book about history. Lily didn't understand what history meant, but her mom told her it was all about things that happened a long time ago. Lily thought that was very interesting and wanted to learn more. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play dress-up. She had a lot of pretty dresses and shoes that she liked to wear. One day, her mommy bought her a new dress that was very charming. It was pink and had sparkly stars on it. Lily was so happy! + +She wanted to show her new dress to her friends, so she asked her mommy if they could have a dress-up party. Her mommy said yes and they set up all the equipment they needed to play. They had a big box full of hats, scarves, and jewelry that they could wear. Lily put on her new dress and displayed it proudly to her friends. They all thought it was very pretty and wanted to try it on too. + +At the end of the party, Lily's mommy told her how proud she was of her for sharing her charming dress with her friends. Lily felt happy and proud too. She went to bed that night dreaming of all the other pretty dresses she could display at their next dress-up party. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play at the park and always wore her warm vest because it was chilly outside. One day, she saw a boy who didn't have a vest and was shivering. + +Lily asked him, "Are you cold? You can slide with me on the slide to warm up!" + +The boy smiled and they slid down the slide together. Afterward, Lily gave him her vest to wear and they became friends. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to share and help others who are in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved music and wanted to learn how to play the violin. One day, she went to the music store with her mom to buy a violin. + +When they got there, Lily saw a fierce-looking man playing the violin. She pointed at him and said, "Mommy, look at the man playing the violin! He's so good!" + +The man heard her and smiled. "Thank you, little one. Would you like to learn how to play the violin too?" he asked. + +Lily nodded her head excitedly and the man showed her how to hold the violin and play a few notes. From that day on, Lily practiced every day and became a great violin player, just like the fierce man she saw at the music store. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the green grass. One day, she got a boo-boo on her knee and it hurt a lot. Her mommy put some lotion on it to make it feel better. + +Later that day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. They were having so much fun, but then one of her friends accidentally slapped her in the face. Lily was very sad and her cheek turned red. + +Her mommy came to the park and saw what had happened. She hugged Lily and put some more lotion on her cheek to make it feel better. Lily felt much better and went back to playing with her friends, happy again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a clever baby who loved to play outside. One sunny day, the baby crawled around the garden and saw some colorful flowers. The baby tried to gather them, but they were too far away. + +Suddenly, a bird flew down and landed beside the baby. The bird chirped and the baby giggled. The bird then flew away, but the baby didn't know why. + +The next day, the baby went outside again and saw the same bird. This time, the bird led the baby to the flowers and helped the baby gather them. The baby was so happy and gave the bird a big hug. From that day on, the baby and the bird became best friends and would gather flowers together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie had a lot of work to do every day. She would walk around the jungle and collect food for her family. One day, Ellie met a little monkey named Max. Max was very hungry and didn't have any food to eat. + +Ellie saw that Max was sad and asked him, "What's wrong?" Max replied, "I'm very hungry and I don't have any food to eat." Ellie felt sorry for Max and said, "Don't worry, I have an enormous amount of food. Let's share it together!" + +Max was very happy and thanked Ellie. They sat down together and shared the food. Max felt much better and said, "Thank you, Ellie. You're very kind." Ellie smiled and said, "It's always good to share and help others." From that day on, Ellie and Max became good friends and would share their food with each other every day. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, she found a shiny bell on the ground. She picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +When she got home, she showed the bell to her mom. Her mom saw that the bell was dirty, so she cleaned it with a cloth. After it was clean, Lily rang the bell and it made a beautiful sound. + +Lily loved her new bell and put it on her toy shelf. Every day, she would take it down and ring it, and it made her very happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a fancy cat named Black. Black liked to wear a bow tie and a top hat. One day, Black went for a walk and saw a bird. The bird said, "Hello, Black! What's happening?" + +Black replied, "Nothing much, just walking around. I like your feathers." + +The bird said, "Thank you, Black. You look very fancy today." + +Black smiled and said, "Thank you, bird. I always like to look my best." + +Then, they said goodbye and Black continued his walk. He was very happy to have a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her mommy and daddy very much. They always gave her hugs and kisses on her chest. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her family. She saw a big dog with a terrible bark. It scared her very much. But her daddy picked her up and held her close to his chest. She felt safe and loved. + +After they left the park, they went to get ice cream. Lily got her favorite flavor, chocolate. She loved it so much that she got some on her shirt. Her mommy wiped it off her chest and gave her a big hug. Lily felt loved and happy. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily was walking in the park with her mommy. Suddenly, Lily saw a big dog and she got scared. "Mommy, I'm scared!" she said. "It's okay, sweetie," mommy said. "We'll just walk away slowly." + +As they walked away, mommy's phone rang. "Hello?" mommy said. It was daddy calling. "Hi daddy!" Lily said, excitedly. "We're in the park and we saw a big dog. But we walked away and we're okay now." + +Daddy was happy to hear they were okay. "Good job, Lily!" he said. "You were brave and you walked away from the dog. I'm proud of you." Lily smiled and felt proud too. From that day on, Lily knew that if she ever got scared, she could just walk away and everything would be okay. +Once upon a time, there was a big whale in the ocean. The whale was very happy swimming around and playing with its friends. One day, a little fish asked the whale if it could play too. But the whale was selfish and said no. + +As the whale was swimming, it stumbled upon a rock and hurt its tail. The little fish saw this and came to help the whale. The whale was surprised that the little fish was being so kind, and realized it was wrong to be selfish. + +From that day on, the whale played with all the other sea creatures and never said no to anyone who wanted to play. And the little fish became the whale's best friend, always there to help whenever the whale stumbled. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little bear named Teddy. Teddy loved to play with his friends in the forest. One day, Teddy's mom told him that they were going to decorate their den. Teddy was so excited to help! + +They gathered colorful leaves and flowers to put on the walls. They also found some safe candles to light up the room. Teddy's mom showed him how to make a beautiful garland to hang on the door. It was so colorful! + +When they finished, Teddy was so proud of their work. He couldn't wait to show his friends. They all came over to see the decorations and were so impressed. Teddy was happy that he could make his den look so pretty and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his teddy bear named Teddy. One day, Timmy's mom washed Teddy's sheet and put it outside to dry. + +Timmy looked outside and saw the sheet blowing in the wind. He wanted to grab it and play with it, but his mom told him to wait until it was dry. Timmy was very impatient and didn't listen to his mom. He grabbed the sheet and ran around the yard with it. + +Suddenly, a gust of wind blew the sheet away from Timmy's hands and it flew up into a tree. Timmy tried to grab it, but he couldn't reach. He felt selfish for not listening to his mom and waiting until the sheet was dry. From then on, Timmy learned to listen to his mom and be patient. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to display her favorite sock to everyone she met. It was a humble sock, with stripes of blue and green. Lily wore it every day, and it made her feel happy. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She played on the swings and the slide, and had a lot of fun. But when it was time to go home, Lily realized that her favorite sock was missing. She looked everywhere, but it was nowhere to be found. + +Lily felt sad and cried all the way home. She missed her humble sock so much. When she got home, she went straight to bed and didn't even eat dinner. Lily never found her favorite sock, and she was never as happy as she was before. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big tank in her backyard that she loved to play with. One day, Lily wanted to fill up her tank with water, but she couldn't find the hose. She looked and looked, but it was nowhere to be found. Lily was starting to feel frustrated. + +Just then, her mom came outside and saw Lily's sad face. "What's wrong?" she asked. Lily explained that she couldn't find the hose to fill up her tank. Her mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, I hope we can find it together." They searched all around the yard and finally found the hose hiding behind some bushes. Lily was so happy! She filled up her tank and played with it all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a clever dog named Spot. Spot was very intelligent and could do many tricks. One day, Spot's owner took him for a ride in the car to the park. Spot loved going to the park because he could run and play with his ball. + +When they got to the park, Spot's owner spread out a carpet on the grass. Spot thought it was funny to roll around on the soft carpet. After playing for a while, Spot's owner called him back to the car. + +On the way home, Spot sat in the backseat of the car and looked out the window. He saw lots of other cars on the road. Spot thought that the cars were going to the park too. He wagged his tail and barked happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat vegetables, especially carrots. One day, she found a magical carrot in her garden. When she ate it, she started to shrink! + +Lily was so small that she could fit in her dollhouse. She was scared and didn't know what to do. She called out for her mom, "Mommy, help! I shrunk!" Her persistent mom searched for her and found her in the dollhouse. + +Her mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. I will find a way to make you big again." She searched for a solution and found a potion that could reverse the shrinking effect. She gave it to Lily, and she grew back to her normal size. + +From that day on, Lily was careful not to eat any more magical vegetables. But she still loved to eat regular carrots and other vegetables, and her mom was happy that she was a healthy eater. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful princess. She had a delicate dress that sparkled in the sunlight. One day, a handsome prince came to visit her. "Your dress is so pretty," said the prince. "Thank you," said the princess. "I polish it every day to keep it looking nice." + +The prince and princess fell in love and decided to get married. They had a big wedding with lots of cake and dancing. "I'm so happy we're getting married," said the princess. "Me too," said the prince. "I promise to always love and take care of you." + +After the wedding, the princess wore her delicate dress again. "It looks even more beautiful now," said the prince. "That's because I polished it extra special for our wedding day," said the princess. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy and cake, but she did not like broccoli. Her mom always said that broccoli was good for her, but Lily did not believe her. + +One day, Lily's mom cooked broccoli for dinner. Lily did not want to eat it, but her mom said they needed to discuss why it was important to eat healthy food. They talked about how broccoli has vitamins that help keep you healthy and strong. + +Lily decided to try the broccoli and to her surprise, she liked it! She realized that sometimes things can seem mysterious or scary, but if you give them a chance, they might turn out to be really great. From that day on, Lily ate her broccoli and felt proud of herself for trying something new. The moral of the story is to always try new things and you might be surprised at how much you like them! +Once upon a time, there was a lively rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to play with his friends in the forest. One day, Benny and his friends found some radishes growing in a garden. Benny pretended to be a farmer and picked all the radishes. They were so delicious! Benny and his friends had a big feast and ate all the radishes. They were very happy and had lots of fun playing together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toys. She had a big box where she kept all of her toys, and she liked to take them out and play with them every day. + +One day, Lily's mom asked her to help her with something very important. She gave Lily a bunch of jars and some labels to put on them. Lily was very excited to help her mom, and she was ready to start. + +Lily carefully put the labels on each jar, making sure they were straight and neat. But when she was finished, she realized that she had made a mistake. She had split the labels in half and put them on the wrong jars! + +Lily felt very sad and thought she had ruined everything. But her mom told her that it was okay and that they could fix it together. They worked together to put the labels back on the right jars, and they did it perfectly. Lily learned that it's okay to make mistakes, as long as you're willing to work hard to fix them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, she found a toy car that was stuck in a box. She tried to pull it out, but it wouldn't come out. She got frustrated and started to cry. + +Suddenly, her mom came in and saw that Lily was upset. She asked her what was wrong and Lily told her about the toy car. Her mom gently took the box and released the car. Lily was so happy and hugged her mom. + +After a while, Lily's mom started to cook dinner. She put a pot of water on the stove and it started to boil. Steam came out of the pot and Lily was amazed. She watched the steam rise up into the air and tried to catch it with her hands. + +Later that night, Lily's mom told her a story about a selfish rabbit who didn't like to share his carrots with his friends. But one day, the rabbit realized that sharing was important and he became a kind and happy rabbit. Lily learned that it's always better to share and be kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had chubby cheeks and long curly hair that bounced when she ran. One day, Lily went to a party where they played music and everyone started to dance. Lily loved to dance and she twirled around with her arms in the air. Her hair flew everywhere but she didn't mind because she was having so much fun. After the party, Lily went home and fell asleep dreaming about dancing again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved trains very much. He used to watch them race down the tracks every day. One day, Timmy's mom took him on a train ride. At first, Timmy was very excited, but the train was very uncomfortable. + +Timmy said to his mom, "This train is uncomfortable. Can we get off?" But his mom said they had to stay on until they reached their destination. Timmy was sad and uncomfortable the whole ride. + +As they got closer to their destination, the train suddenly stopped. The conductor said there was a problem with the tracks and they couldn't go any further. Timmy was scared and didn't know what to do. The bad ending was that they had to wait for a long time until another train came to rescue them. Timmy learned that sometimes things don't go as planned, and that can be uncomfortable and scary. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to sit on his favorite chair and watch TV. One day, Timmy's mom told him to go sit in the kitchen and wait for her. When Timmy got to the kitchen, he saw his mom putting a cake in the oven. + +"Mommy, what are you doing?" Timmy asked. + +"I'm baking a cake for your grandma's birthday," his mom replied. + +Timmy's grandma was deaf, which meant she couldn't hear very well. But she loved cake, so Timmy was excited to help make it. + +"Can I help you bake the cake?" Timmy asked. + +"Sure, you can help me stir the batter," his mom said. + +So Timmy sat on a stool and helped his mom stir the batter. When they were finished, they put the cake in the oven to bake. Timmy couldn't wait to see his grandma's smile when she tasted the delicious cake they made for her. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to fish. He would go to the lake every day with his dad and catch lots of fish. One day, Timmy's dad gave him a special rod that he had made just for him. It was shiny and new, and Timmy loved it. + +But one day, when Timmy went to the lake with his dad, he saw a big, hairy man fishing in his favorite spot. Timmy's dad asked the man to move, but he insisted that he had been fishing there for years and wouldn't budge. Timmy was sad because he couldn't fish in his favorite spot anymore. + +But then, Timmy had an idea. He remembered that his dad had taught him how to fish in other spots around the lake. So, he and his dad went to a new spot and Timmy used his special rod to catch the biggest fish he had ever seen. Timmy was happy again and realized that there were other places to fish besides his favorite spot. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat carrots. He would eat them all day long, and his favorite ones were the bright orange ones. + +One day, Benny went to the carrot patch to fill his tummy with some delicious carrots. But when he got there, he saw that there were no more bright orange carrots left! He looked and looked, but they were all gone. + +Benny was sad because he really wanted a bright orange carrot. He didn't know what to do. But then, he saw his friend Squirrel eating a bright orange carrot. Benny asked Squirrel where he got it from, and Squirrel told him that he found it in the garden. + +Benny was happy again! He ran to the garden and found lots of bright orange carrots. He filled his tummy with as many carrots as he could eat. And he was happy again, thanks to his friend Squirrel. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie had a very long trunk that she used to pick up food and drink water. One day, Ellie was walking in the forest when she saw a new animal. It was a little rabbit who looked very scared. + +Ellie wanted to be friends with the rabbit, so she went over to introduce herself. The rabbit was very ignorant and didn't know who Ellie was. But Ellie was kind and patient, and she showed the rabbit her trunk and let her touch it. + +The rabbit was amazed by Ellie's trunk and they became friends. From that day on, the rabbit would visit Ellie in the forest and they would play together. Ellie was happy to have a new friend, and the rabbit was happy to have met such a kind and friendly elephant. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and would twirl around her room every day. One day, she saw a dancer on TV who was very good. She said, "Wow, that dancer is amazing!" + +Her mom said, "Yes, she is very good. We should go see her dance in person." So, they went to the theater to watch the dancer perform. Lily was so happy and clapped her hands together. "I want to be a dancer just like her!" she said. + +After the show, they went to a restaurant and had some delicious food. Lily said, "This food is so yummy!" Her mom replied, "Yes, it is very delicious. But do you know what is even more important than delicious food?" Lily shook her head. "Being kind and respectful to others," her mom said. "Just like how we applauded the dancer for her hard work, we should always be kind and applaud others for their efforts too." + +Lily thought about it and nodded her head. From that day on, she made sure to always be kind and applaud others for their hard work, just like how she applauded the dancer. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a new pair of mittens that her grandma had given her. She loved them because they were soft and warm. One day, Lily went outside to play in the snow. She wanted to collect some snowflakes in her mitten. + +Lily ran around and collected many snowflakes in her mitten. She was so happy and excited to show her mom. But suddenly, Lily slipped on the ice and fell down. Her mitten flew off and got lost in the snow. Lily was sad and cold without her mitten. + +Lily's mom tried to find the lost mitten, but it was nowhere to be seen. Lily had to go home with only one mitten. She was sad and cold all the way home. From that day on, Lily learned to be careful when playing in the snow and to hold onto her mittens tightly. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his friends at the park. One day, Timmy's friend Billy started to tease him. Timmy didn't like it when Billy teased him. He felt sad. + +Timmy's mom told him that sometimes people tease others because they are feeling tough. Timmy didn't understand what "tough" meant, but he knew he didn't like how it felt when Billy teased him. + +The next day, Timmy and his friends were playing a game about history. Timmy loved learning about history. He told his friends all about the dinosaurs he had learned about in school. They were all amazed! Timmy felt happy that he could share his knowledge with his friends. From that day on, Billy didn't tease Timmy anymore. +Lily and Tom were playing near the cliff. They liked to throw stones and watch them fall into the water. Lily found a big stone that was shiny and smooth. She wanted to give it to Tom as a gift. + +"Look, Tom, I have a nice stone for you!" Lily said, holding the stone in her hand. + +Tom looked at the stone and frowned. He did not like it. He wanted a different stone, one that was sharp and rough. + +"No, Lily, I don't want your stone. It is boring. Give me another stone!" Tom said, pushing Lily's hand away. + +Lily felt sad. She liked her stone very much. She thought Tom would like it too. She tried to give it to him again. + +"Please, Tom, take my stone. It is pretty and smooth. You can keep it as a friend." Lily said, smiling. + +Tom was angry. He did not want Lily's stone. He wanted her to leave him alone. He was persistent. He grabbed the stone from Lily's hand and threw it back to the cliff. + +"Go away, Lily! I don't want your stone or your friendship. Your stone is ugly and stupid. I don't like you!" Tom said, shouting. + +Lily was shocked. She saw her stone fly away and disappear into the water. She felt a big pain in her heart. She did not understand why Tom was so mean to her. She loved him. She started to cry. + +"Tom, why did you do that? Why are you so mean to me? I love you!" Lily said, sobbing. + +Tom did not care. He was still angry. He wanted to hurt Lily more. He pushed her towards the cliff. + +"Stop crying, Lily! You are annoying. I don't love you. I hate you! Go away and never come back!" Tom said, pushing harder. + +Lily lost her balance. She felt herself falling. She saw the water below her. She was scared. She screamed. + +"Tom, help me! Please, help me!" Lily said, reaching for Tom's hand. + +Tom did not help. He watched Lily fall. He did not feel sorry. He felt happy. He smiled. + +"Goodbye, Lily. I hope you like your stone." Tom said, waving. +Tim and Jen were twins who liked to play with cars and dolls. One day, they saw a big factory near their house. It had many windows and smoke and noises. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's go there and look," Tim said. + +"No, we can't. Mom said it is not safe. We have to go home soon," Jen said. + +But Tim did not listen. He ran to the factory gate and pushed it. It was open. He went inside and Jen followed him. They saw many machines and people and things. They were curious and scared. + +"Tim, we have to go back. It is getting dark and Mom will be angry," Jen said. + +"Wait, I want to see more. Look, there is a big car with wheels and lights. I want to touch it," Tim said. + +He ran to the car and climbed on it. He pressed a button and the car started to move. Jen screamed and ran after him. The car went faster and faster. It was going to a big hole in the wall. + +"Tim, stop! Stop!" Jen shouted. + +But Tim could not stop. He did not know how. The car crashed into the hole and fell down. Jen saw fire and smoke and heard a loud bang. She cried and cried. She did not see Tim anymore. + +The people in the factory heard the noise and came to see what happened. They saw Jen crying and the hole in the wall. They called the police and the firemen. They tried to help Jen and find Tim. But it was too late. Tim was gone. Jen was alone. She wished she had not followed Tim. She wished they had gone home. She wished they had not delayed. +Lily and Ben were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, it was very cold and gray. Lily and Ben put on their coats and hats and went to the park anyway. + +They saw a big puddle. Lily and Ben ran to the puddle and jumped in it. They splashed and laughed. They did not see the dark clouds in the sky. + +"Look, Lily, look!" Ben said. "I can make a boat with this stick and this leaf. It is an intelligent boat. It can go fast and far." + +"Wow, Ben, that is a nice boat!" Lily said. "Can I try it too?" + +"Sure, Lily, here you go. But be careful, do not lose it." + +Lily took the boat and put it in the puddle. She blew on it and watched it sail. She was happy. + +But then, it started to rain. The rain was heavy and loud. It made the puddle bigger and deeper. It made the boat sink and disappear. + +"Oh no, Ben, oh no!" Lily cried. "Your boat is gone! I am sorry, I am sorry!" + +Ben was sad and angry. He looked at Lily and said, "You are a bad friend, Lily. You lost my boat. You are not intelligent. You are stupid. I do not want to play with you anymore." + +He ran away from Lily and left her alone in the rain. Lily was wet and cold and sad. She wished she had cocoa. She wished she had a friend. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to swing and slide and run. But they also liked to explore. They saw a big hill with a lot of trees and rocks. They wanted to see what was on the other side. + +"Let's go, Lily!" Tom said. He ran to the hill and started to climb. He was not afraid of anything. + +Lily followed him, but she was not so sure. She saw some birds and bugs and flowers, but she also saw some dark and scary things. She heard some noises that made her shiver. She wanted to go back. + +"Tom, wait!" Lily said. She tried to catch up with him, but he was too fast. He was almost at the top of the hill. He wanted to see everything. + +Lily reached the top of the hill and saw Tom standing still. He was looking at something on the ground. Lily walked closer and saw what it was. It was a big animal with fur and teeth and claws. But it was not moving. It was dead. + +"Tom, don't touch it!" Lily said. She was afraid of the dead animal. She did not know what it was or how it died. She thought it might be sick or hurt or angry. She urged Tom to come back with her. + +But Tom was curious. He wanted to touch the dead animal. He wanted to see its face and eyes and nose. He reached out his hand and touched its fur. It was cold and stiff and wet. He felt something sticky on his fingers. He looked at them and saw blood. + +"Tom, come on!" Lily said. She pulled his hand and tried to make him leave. She saw the blood on his fingers and felt sick. She wanted to wash them and run away. + +But it was too late. The dead animal was not alone. It had a friend. A friend that was not dead. A friend that was hiding behind a rock. A friend that was hungry and angry and fast. A friend that saw Tom and Lily and jumped at them. + +Lily screamed. Tom screamed. The friend bit. The end. +Lily and Tom were twins who loved to eat cream. They always asked their mom for cream after dinner, and sometimes they sneaked into the kitchen to get more. One day, they saw an enormous jar of cream on the counter. It was bigger than their heads! + +"Wow, look at that cream!" Lily said. "Let's have some!" + +"But mom said we can only have a little bit," Tom said. "She will be angry if we eat too much." + +Lily did not listen to Tom. She grabbed a big spoon and opened the jar. She scooped up a lot of cream and put it in her mouth. It was sweet and smooth and yummy. She wanted more and more. + +"Stop, Lily, stop!" Tom said. "You are eating too much! You will get sick!" + +But Lily did not stop. She ate and ate until the jar was empty. She felt very full and happy. She licked the spoon and smiled. + +"See, Tom, nothing bad happened," she said. "That was the best cream ever!" + +But then, Lily felt a pain in her tummy. It was hurting and rumbling and making noises. She felt sick and dizzy and sad. She ran to the bathroom and threw up. She cried and cried. + +Tom followed her and saw her. He felt sorry for her. He gave her a hug and a glass of water. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I tried to warn you. You should not eat too much cream. It is not good for you. You should listen to mom and me. We love you and we want you to be healthy and happy." + +Lily nodded and said, "I'm sorry, Tom. You were right. I was greedy and foolish. I should not eat too much cream. It is not good for me. I should listen to mom and you. You love me and you want me to be healthy and happy." + +They hugged and said sorry to each other. They learned their lesson. They never ate too much cream again. They only had a little bit after dinner, and they shared it with each other. They were healthy and happy. +Lila and Tom were friends who liked to play in the snow. They made snowmen, snowballs and snow forts. One day, they saw a shiny thing in the snow. It was a jewel. Lila and Tom wanted to have it. + +They ran to the jewel and tried to pick it up. But it was stuck in the ice. They pulled and pulled, but it did not move. They got angry and started to fight. They pushed and kicked each other. They forgot about the jewel and only wanted to hurt each other. + +A big dog saw them fighting. He did not like it. He barked and ran to them. He bit Lila and Tom. They screamed and cried. They let go of the jewel and ran away. The dog took the jewel and ran away too. + +Lila and Tom were hurt and sad. They had no jewel and no friend. They wished they had not fought. They wished they had joined to get the jewel. But it was too late. The jewel was gone and so was their friendship. The end. +One day, a youth named Ben saw a big red ball in the park. He wanted to play with it, so he ran to get it. But he did not see the sign that said "Danger! Do not touch!" + +A man who worked in the park saw Ben and shouted, "Stop! That ball is not a toy! It is a bomb! It can explode and hurt you!" + +Ben heard the man and stopped. He was scared and confused. He asked, "A bomb? What is a bomb?" + +The man explained, "A bomb is a bad thing that makes a loud noise and fire. Someone put it here to do harm. I am here to take it away and make it safe. You are lucky I saw you and warned you. You could have been hurt very badly." + +Ben felt sorry and said, "I am sorry, sir. I did not know. I just wanted to play with the ball. It looked like a fun and original ball. I will not touch it again." + +The man smiled and said, "It's okay, Ben. You did not mean to do anything wrong. But you have to be careful and listen to signs and warnings. They are there to protect you and others. Now, why don't you go and play with something else? There are many other toys and games in the park." + +Ben nodded and said, "Thank you, sir. You are very kind and helpful. I will go and play with something else. And I will always look for signs and warnings." + +The man waved and said, "You're welcome, Ben. Have fun and be safe." + +Ben ran to find another ball, a blue one, that was not a bomb. He was happy and learned a lesson. He never touched the red ball again. +Anna and Ben were friends who lived on a farm. They liked to play with the animals and help their parents with the chores. One day, they found a big basket of apples in the barn. They decided to share them and eat some for a snack. + +"Look at these apples, they are so red and sweet!" Anna said. + +"Yes, they are. Let's each take one and save the rest for later," Ben said. + +They each picked an apple and bit into it. They smiled and enjoyed the juicy fruit. But then, Anna saw something shiny in the basket. It was a gold coin. + +"Wow, look at this!" Anna said. "It's a gold coin. It must be very valuable. Maybe someone wealthy left it here by mistake." + +She reached for the coin, but Ben grabbed it first. + +"No, it's mine!" Ben said. "I saw it first. It's mine, mine, mine!" + +He held the coin tightly in his hand and ran away from Anna. Anna felt angry and sad. She wanted to see the coin too. She thought Ben was being greedy and mean. + +She ran after him and shouted, "Ben, give me the coin! It's not fair! You have to share!" + +But Ben did not listen. He ran to the other side of the farm and hid behind a haystack. He looked at the coin and felt happy. He thought he was very lucky and wealthy. + +But then, he heard a loud noise. It was the farmer, who owned the farm and the apples. He was looking for his coin. He had lost it in the barn and he was very worried. + +"Where is my coin? Where is my coin?" he said. "I need it to buy some seeds and tools for the farm. It's very important to me. Who took it?" + +He saw Ben behind the haystack and walked towards him. Ben felt scared and guilty. He knew he had done something wrong. He did not want to get in trouble. He did not want to lose his friend. + +He ran out from behind the haystack and gave the coin to the farmer. + +"I'm sorry, sir. I took your coin. I thought it was mine. I was selfish and foolish. Please forgive me," he said. + +The farmer looked at Ben and smiled. He was glad to have his coin back. He was not angry with Ben. He saw that he was just a child who made a mistake. + +He patted Ben on the head and said, "Thank you, Ben. I forgive you. You are honest and brave. You did the right thing. But you should also say sorry to your friend. She wanted to see the coin too. You should share and be kind to each other." + +Ben nodded and felt ashamed. He realized that the coin was not worth losing his friend. He ran back to Anna and hugged her. + +"Anna, I'm sorry. I was wrong. I should have shared the coin with you. Please forgive me," he said. + +Anna smiled and hugged him back. She was happy to have her friend back. She did not care about the coin anymore. She cared about Ben. + +"I forgive you, Ben. You are my friend. Friends forgive each other. Let's go and play with the animals," she said. + +They held hands and ran to the barn. They played with the animals and ate some more apples. They were not wealthy, but they were happy. They had each other. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play at the park. One day, they see a big pond with ducks and fish. Tom wants to swim in the pond. He thinks it is fun. + +"Come on, Sam, let's swim in the pond!" Tom says. + +"No, Tom, we can't swim in the pond. It is dangerous. Mom and Dad said so. There may be snakes or mud or sharp things in the water. We can get hurt or sick," Sam says. + +But Tom does not listen to Sam. He runs to the pond and jumps in. He splashes and laughs. He does not see the sign that says "No Swimming". + +Sam is scared for Tom. He wants to support his friend, but he does not want to swim in the pond. He calls to Tom. + +"Tom, come back, please! The pond is dangerous! You have to get out!" + +But Tom does not hear Sam. He swims deeper and deeper. He sees a big fish and tries to catch it. He does not see the snake that is hiding under a rock. + +The snake sees Tom and gets angry. It slithers out of the rock and bites Tom on the leg. Tom screams and cries. He feels a lot of pain. He tries to swim back to the shore, but he is too weak. + +Sam hears Tom's scream and sees the snake. He is very brave. He runs to the pond and jumps in. He swims to Tom and grabs his hand. He pulls him to the shore. He calls for help. + +A man who works at the park hears Sam's call. He comes to the pond and sees Tom and Sam. He sees Tom's bite and calls an ambulance. He tells Sam that he is a hero. He says that he saved Tom's life. He says that he is very proud of him. + +Sam is happy that Tom is alive. He hugs him and says that he is sorry. He says that he loves him. He says that he will always support him. Tom says that he is sorry too. He says that he loves him. He says that he will never swim in the pond again. He says that he learned his lesson. He says that Sam is his best friend. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big building with many colors and shapes. It is a temple. They want to go inside and look. + +"Come on, Ben, let's go!" Anna says. She grabs Ben's hand and runs to the temple. + +"No, Anna, wait!" Ben says. He is worried. He thinks the temple is not for playing. He thinks it is for praying. He sees people with funny clothes and hats. They are bowing and singing. + +"Anna, stop! We can't go in there!" Ben says. He pulls Anna's hand and tries to go back. + +But Anna is curious. She wants to see more. She sees a big statue with many arms and a smile. She thinks it is a toy. She lets go of Ben's hand and runs to the statue. + +"Anna, no!" Ben shouts. He is scared. He thinks the statue is alive. He thinks it will be angry. He follows Anna and tries to stop her. + +But it is too late. Anna touches the statue's arm. She hears a loud noise. She sees a flash of light. She feels a shock. She falls down and cries. + +"Anna, Anna, are you okay?" Ben says. He runs to Anna and hugs her. He is sorry. He is sad. + +The people in the temple hear the noise. They see Anna and Ben. They are surprised. They are angry. They think Anna and Ben are bad. They think they broke the statue. They come to Anna and Ben and shout at them. + +"Who are you? What are you doing here? How dare you touch the statue?" they say. + +Anna and Ben are afraid. They don't understand. They want to go home. They want their mom and dad. They cry and cry. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big truck in the park. The truck has a picture of a lion on it. Lila and Ben are curious. They want to see the lion. + +They run to the truck and look inside. They see a cage with a big lion. The lion is sleeping. Lila and Ben are not afraid. They think the lion is cute. They want to pet the lion. + +They climb on the truck and open the cage. The lion wakes up. He sees Lila and Ben. He is not happy. He roars loudly. Lila and Ben are scared. They run away from the cage. + +A man comes out of the truck. He is the lion's keeper. He sees the open cage and the lion. He is angry. He shouts at Lila and Ben. + +"Hey, you two! What are you doing? You can't open the cage! The lion is dangerous! He can hurt you!" + +Lila and Ben stop running. They feel sorry. They did not know the lion was dangerous. They say to the man. + +"We are sorry, sir. We just wanted to pet the lion. He looked cute. We did not mean to make him angry." + +The man sighs. He sees that Lila and Ben are just kids. They did not know better. He says to them. + +"Listen, kids. The lion is not a pet. He is a wild animal. He belongs to the zoo. I am taking him there. You can't touch him or open his cage. You have to be careful around him. Do you understand?" + +Lila and Ben nod. They understand. They say to the man. + +"Yes, sir. We understand. We will not touch the lion or open his cage. We will be careful around him." + +The man nods. He says to them. + +"Good. Now, go back to your parents. And don't play near the truck again. It is not safe." + +Lila and Ben say to the man. + +"OK, sir. Thank you for telling us. We are sorry for the trouble." + +They run back to their parents. They tell them what happened. Their parents are shocked. They hug Lila and Ben. They are glad they are fine. They say to them. + +"You two are very lucky. The lion could have hurt you. You should never open a cage with a wild animal. You should always listen to the keeper. He knows what is best for the lion. Do you promise?" + +Lila and Ben promise. They learned their lesson. They will not open a cage with a wild animal again. They will always listen to the keeper. They still think the lion is cute. But they know he is not a pet. They will raise their hand and wave to him from far away. They hope he will be happy in the zoo. +Anna likes to walk with her dog, Spot. Spot is a big, brown dog who is very flexible. He can run fast, jump high, and twist his body in funny ways. Anna and Spot have a lot of fun together. + +One day, they walk to the park. Anna sees a big box under a tree. She wonders what is inside. She thinks it is a mystery. She wants to find out. She tells Spot to come with her. + +She runs to the box and opens it. She sees a lot of colorful things. She sees balls, books, dolls, cars, and more. She is very happy. She thinks someone left them for her. She picks up a ball and throws it to Spot. Spot catches it and brings it back. + +She hears a voice behind her. It is a man. He says, "Hey, that's my box! I was going to donate it to the charity shop. What are you doing with it?" + +Anna is scared. She drops the ball and holds Spot. She says, "I'm sorry, sir. I didn't know it was yours. I thought it was a mystery. Can I keep one thing, please?" + +The man looks at her and smiles. He says, "You are a curious and brave girl. And you have a nice dog. OK, you can keep one thing. But only one. And then you have to go home." + +Anna thanks him and looks at the box. She sees a lot of things she likes. But she only wants one. She chooses a book. It has pictures of animals and words. She likes animals and words. She thinks she can learn from the book. + +She shows the book to the man. He says, "That's a good choice. That's my favorite book. I hope you enjoy it." He helps her put the book in her backpack. He says, "Bye, Anna. Bye, Spot. Have a good day." + +Anna and Spot wave to him and walk away. They are happy. They have a new book and a new friend. They solved the mystery. They walk home and read the book together. +Sam and Lily wanted to mail a letter to their grandma. They drew pictures of their toys and their pets and wrote "I love you" with big letters. They put the letter in an envelope and looked for a stamp. + +"Where are stamps?" Sam asked. + +"In the drawer, next to the measure," Lily said. She pointed to the ruler that they used to draw straight lines. + +They opened the drawer and found a sheet of stamps. They picked one that had a weird animal on it. It had a long neck, spots and horns. + +"What is this?" Sam wondered. + +"It's a giraffe," Lily said. "Grandma likes giraffes. She has a toy one in her house." + +They stuck the stamp on the envelope and ran outside. They saw a big blue box that said "Mail" on it. They lifted the flap and put their letter inside. + +"Bye bye, letter!" Sam said. + +"Bye bye, giraffe!" Lily said. + +They hoped that Grandma would like their letter and their weird stamp. They smiled and held hands as they walked back home. +Tom and Anna are children who like to play with trucks. They have many trucks of different colors and sizes. They like to load them with sand, rocks, leaves and toys. They pretend they are drivers who deliver things to different places. + +One day, they find a big truck in the backyard. It is red and shiny and has a big trailer. They are very happy and curious. They want to play with it. + +"Wow, look at this truck!" Tom says. "It is so big and cool! Can we play with it?" + +"I don't know," Anna says. "Maybe it belongs to someone. Maybe it is not available for us." + +They look around and see no one. The truck is parked near the fence. They see a sign on the door. It says "For Sale". + +"Look, it says 'For Sale'," Tom says. "That means no one wants it. That means it is available for us. Come on, let's play with it!" + +He opens the door and climbs into the driver's seat. He invites Anna to join him. She hesitates, but then follows him. They sit in the truck and pretend to drive. + +"Beep beep! We are truck drivers!" Tom says. "We have to load the trailer with things. What do we have?" + +They look around and see some boxes, some cans, some bottles and some bags. They decide to load them into the trailer. They get out of the truck and start to carry them. + +"This is fun!" Anna says. "We are loading the truck with things. We are very strong and helpful!" + +They load the truck with things until the trailer is full. They are proud of their work. They get back into the truck and pretend to drive again. + +"Beep beep! We are truck drivers!" Tom says. "We have to deliver the things to different places. Where do we go?" + +They think of different places they know. They say the names and pretend to drive there. They have a lot of fun. + +They do not notice that a man is watching them from the window of the house. He is the owner of the truck. He is not happy. He comes out of the house and walks towards the truck. + +"Hey, you two! What are you doing with my truck?" he says. "This is not a toy! This is not available for you! Get out of there right now!" + +Tom and Anna are scared. They see the man and hear his voice. They do not know what to do. They get out of the truck and run away. They leave the truck and the things behind. They do not look back. + +They run to their house and tell their mom what happened. She is not happy either. She tells them they did a bad thing. They should not play with things that are not theirs. They should ask for permission first. They should say sorry to the man. + +Tom and Anna feel sorry. They did not mean to do a bad thing. They just wanted to play with the truck. They did not know it was not available for them. They say sorry to their mom. They promise to be more careful next time. + +The end. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big temple in the park. It has many stairs and windows and doors. Anna and Ben are curious. They want to see what is inside the temple. + +They run to the temple and climb the stairs. They see a big room with many pictures on the walls. They see a man in a robe. He is sitting on a mat and holding a book. He looks at Anna and Ben and smiles. + +"Hello, children. Do you want to learn about the temple?" he asks. + +"Yes, please!" Anna and Ben say. + +The man tells them that the temple is a place where people come to pray and meditate. He shows them the book, which has many stories and teachings. He shows them the pictures, which have many symbols and colors. He shows them the mat, which is where he sits and breathes. + +Anna and Ben listen and look. They learn many new things. They like the temple. They thank the man for teaching them. + +"Can we come back again?" they ask. + +"Of course, you are always welcome here," the man says. + +Anna and Ben are happy. They say goodbye to the man and run down the stairs. They see a big slide near the temple. They want to have some fun. They take turns to slide down the slide. They laugh and shout. They have a great day. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together in the park. Sometimes they do yoga with their moms. Yoga is when you make shapes with your body and breathe slowly. Yoga makes them feel calm and happy. + +One day, Anna and Ben go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide. They both want to go on the slide first. They run to the slide and push each other. They start to quarrel. + +"I want to go first!" Anna says. + +"No, I want to go first!" Ben says. + +They yell and cry. Their moms hear them and come to the slide. They are not happy. + +"Why are you quarreling?" Anna's mom asks. + +"You are friends. You should share and take turns." Ben's mom says. + +Anna and Ben feel sorry. They say sorry to each other. They hug and make up. They decide to go on the slide together. They hold hands and slide down. They laugh and smile. They have fun. + +They remember their yoga. They sit on the grass and do some yoga poses. They breathe slowly and feel calm and happy. They say thank you to their moms. Their moms say they are proud of them. They say yoga is amazing. They agree. They are friends again. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play football in the park. They have a red ball and two goals. They kick the ball and run and laugh. + +One day, a new boy comes to the park. His name is Ben. He has a blue ball and a big smile. He says hello to Tom and Sam. He asks if he can play with them. + +Tom and Sam look at each other. They are not sure. They like their red ball and their goals. They do not know Ben. They discuss what to do. + +"Can we share our ball and goals?" Tom asks Sam. + +"I don't know. Maybe he is not good at football. Maybe he will take our ball and run away." Sam says. + +"Maybe he is nice and fun. Maybe he will teach us new tricks. Maybe he will be our friend." Tom says. + +They decide to give Ben a chance. They say yes, he can play with them. They share their ball and goals. They take turns to kick and score. They learn new tricks from Ben. They have fun. + +Ben is charming. He is good at football. He is kind and funny. He does not take their ball and run away. He says thank you and bye. He says he will come back tomorrow. + +Tom and Sam are happy. They have a new friend. They like Ben. They like football. They like the park. They go home with their red ball and smile. +Tim and Sam were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big bug with many legs and a wide back. It was a beetle. They wanted to catch it and keep it in a jar. + +They ran after the bug, but it was fast and smart. It hid under a leaf, then under a rock, then under a log. Tim and Sam did not give up. They wanted to be the first to catch the bug. They raced each other to find it. + +But they did not watch where they were going. They bumped into each other and fell down. They hurt their knees and elbows. They also lost sight of the bug. It crawled away to a safe place. + +Tim and Sam cried and rubbed their wounds. They were sad and angry. They blamed each other for making them fall. They did not want to be friends anymore. + +Then they heard a voice. It was their mom. She came to see what was wrong. She saw their tears and their scrapes. She hugged them and cleaned their wounds. She asked them what happened. + +They told her about the bug and the race. She listened and nodded. Then she said, "I know you both like bugs, but you should not fight over them. Bugs are free and belong to nature. You should respect them and let them be. And you should also respect each other and be kind. Friends are more important than bugs. Do you understand?" + +Tim and Sam nodded. They felt sorry for what they did. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They also said sorry to the bug and thanked it for showing them a lesson. They decided to play something else and share their toys. They were happy and friends again. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball and a kite. They run and laugh and have fun. + +One day, they see a big dog in the park. The dog is brown and furry. He has a collar and a leash, but no owner. The dog barks and runs to Anna and Ben. + +"Go away, dog!" Anna says. She is scared. She holds Ben's hand. + +"Maybe he is nice, Anna," Ben says. He is brave. He wants to pet the dog. + +"No, Ben, he is bad. He will bite us," Anna says. She pulls Ben away from the dog. + +The dog follows them. He jumps and wags his tail. He wants to play with Anna and Ben. + +"Help, help!" Anna and Ben shout. They look for someone to help them. + +They see a man in a black robe. He has a white wig and a gavel. He is a judge. He works in the court. He is walking in the park. + +"Hello, children. What is the matter?" the judge says. He is kind. He sees the dog. + +"Please, judge, help us. This dog is chasing us. He is bad," Anna says. + +"No, judge, he is not bad. He is nice. He wants to play," Ben says. + +The judge smiles. He knows what to do. He goes to the dog. He pets the dog. He looks at the collar. He sees a name and a phone number. + +"His name is Max. He is not bad. He is lost. His owner is looking for him. I will call his owner and tell him where he is," the judge says. + +He takes out his phone. He calls the number. He talks to the owner. He tells him to come to the park. + +"Thank you, judge. You are smart. You are good," Anna and Ben say. + +"You are welcome, children. You are polite. You are brave," the judge says. + +They wait for the owner. They play with Max. He is friendly. He licks their faces. He rolls on the grass. He fetches the ball. + +The owner comes. He is happy. He hugs Max. He thanks the judge. He thanks Anna and Ben. + +"Sorry, he ran away from me. He loves to play. He is a good dog," the owner says. + +"It's okay. We understand. He is a good dog," Anna and Ben say. + +They say goodbye to Max. They say goodbye to the owner. They say goodbye to the judge. + +They go back to their kite. They fly it in the sky. It is colorful. It is peaceful. They are happy. They are friends. +Zara and Ben are playing with their toy cars. They like to zoom them on the floor and make loud noises. Zara has a red car and Ben has a blue car. They pretend they are racing each other. + +"Zoom, zoom, zoom! I am faster than you!" Zara says. + +"No, you are not! I am faster than you!" Ben says. + +They zoom their cars until they crash into each other. Zara's car breaks and she starts to cry. + +"Oh no, Zara, I am sorry! I did not mean to break your car!" Ben says. + +He picks up the broken car and looks at it. He sees a crack in the plastic and some wires sticking out. + +"Maybe we can fix it. Do you have some tape?" he asks. + +Zara shakes her head. She does not have any tape. She is still crying. + +"Maybe we can use an x-ray. An x-ray can see inside things. Maybe we can see what is wrong with your car," Ben says. + +He remembers that his mom has an x-ray machine in her office. She is a doctor and she helps people who are sick or hurt. Sometimes she lets Ben and Zara play with her x-ray machine when she is not busy. + +"Come on, Zara, let's go to my mom's office. Maybe she is available and she can help us," Ben says. + +He takes Zara's hand and they run to his mom's office. They knock on the door and his mom opens it. She smiles when she sees them. + +"Hi, Ben, hi, Zara. What are you doing here?" she asks. + +"Mom, can you help us? Zara's car is broken and we want to use your x-ray machine to see what is wrong with it," Ben says. + +He shows her the broken car and she looks at it. + +"Sure, I can help you. I am not busy right now. Come in and let's see what we can do," she says. + +She takes them to her x-ray machine and puts the car on a tray. She turns on the machine and a picture of the car appears on a screen. + +"Look, Zara, look, Ben. This is your car. This is what it looks like inside," she says. + +She points to the picture and explains what they see. + +"This is the battery. It gives power to the car. This is the motor. It makes the car move. This is the wire. It connects the battery and the motor. And this is the crack. It is where the car is broken," she says. + +She looks at the crack and says, "I think I can fix it. I have some glue and some tape. I can glue the crack and tape the wire. Then your car will be good as new." + +She takes the car and goes to her desk. She gets some glue and some tape and fixes the car. She gives it back to Zara and says, "Here you go, Zara. Your car is fixed. Try it and see if it works." + +Zara takes the car and turns it on. It makes a noise and starts to move. She smiles and says, "Thank you, Ben. Thank you, Ben's mom. You are the best. My car works again." + +She hugs Ben and his mom and says, "Can we play some more?" + +"Sure, you can play some more. But be careful and don't crash your cars again," Ben's mom says. + +She watches them as they zoom their cars on the floor and make loud noises. She is happy that they are happy. She thinks they are very cute and smart. She loves them very much. +Anna and Ben are pupils in the same class. They like to play together at recess. One day, they see a big tree in the yard. It has many branches and leaves. + +"Let's climb the tree!" Ben says. He runs to the tree and grabs a low branch. + +"Wait for me!" Anna says. She follows him and tries to reach the branch. But she is too small. She cannot climb the tree. + +Ben looks down and sees Anna. He feels sorry for her. He has an idea. He sees a regular box near the fence. He jumps down and brings the box to Anna. + +"Here, stand on this," he says. He helps Anna stand on the box. Now she can reach the branch. + +"Thank you, Ben!" Anna says. She smiles and climbs the tree with him. They sit on a high branch and look at the sky. They see birds and clouds and planes. + +They are happy. They are friends. They like to climb the tree. +Anna and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Anna had a white teddy bear that she loved very much. Ben had a green dinosaur that he liked to roar with. + +"Look at my dinosaur, Anna!" Ben said. "He has big teeth and a long tail. He can eat your bear in one bite!" + +"No, he can't!" Anna said. "My bear is very soft and cuddly. He can hug your dinosaur and make him happy!" + +They laughed and played some more, until they saw a big box in the corner. It was a gift from their grandma, who came to visit them yesterday. They were curious and wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's open it, Anna!" Ben said. "Maybe it's a new toy for us!" + +"OK, Ben!" Anna said. "But we have to be careful. Grandma said it was something special and we have to wait for her to show us." + +They tiptoed to the box and lifted the lid. Inside, they saw a shiny scale. It was like the one they had in the bathroom, but bigger and prettier. It had numbers and colors and buttons on it. + +"Wow, what is this, Anna?" Ben said. "It looks like a magic scale!" + +"I don't know, Ben," Anna said. "Maybe it can tell us how much we weigh, or how tall we are, or how old we are!" + +They climbed on the scale and pressed the buttons. The scale made a beep sound and a voice spoke. + +"Hello, Anna and Ben," the voice said. "I am a smart scale. I can measure your health and fitness. Please stand still and hold hands." + +Anna and Ben were surprised and excited. They did what the voice said and waited for the scale to tell them more. + +"Anna, you are 3 years and 4 months old. You weigh 15 kilograms and you are 95 centimeters tall. You are healthy and strong. You like to eat fruits and vegetables and drink milk. You are good at singing and dancing and drawing. You are a happy and kind girl," the voice said. + +Anna smiled and clapped her hands. She liked what the scale said about her. + +"Ben, you are 4 years and 2 months old. You weigh 18 kilograms and you are 102 centimeters tall. You are healthy and strong. You like to eat meat and cheese and bread. You are good at running and jumping and building. You are a brave and smart boy," the voice said. + +Ben grinned and nodded his head. He liked what the scale said about him. + +"Anna and Ben, you are both wonderful children. You love each other and you love your family. You make your grandma proud. She has a special message for you. Do you want to hear it?" the voice said. + +"Yes, please!" Anna and Ben said together. + +The scale played a recording of their grandma's voice. She said, "Hello, my sweethearts. I hope you like the scale I got for you. It is a special scale that can help you stay healthy and happy. It can also talk to you and tell you stories and jokes. It is your new friend. I love you very much and I miss you. I will see you soon. Be good and have fun. Bye bye!" + +Anna and Ben were so happy to hear their grandma's voice. They hugged the scale and said, "Thank you, grandma! We love you too! We love the scale! It is the best gift ever!" + +They heard their mom and dad coming home from work. They ran to the door and shouted, "Mom! Dad! Come and see what grandma gave us! It is a smart scale! It can talk to us and tell us things! It is amazing!" + +Mom and dad smiled and followed them to the living room. They saw the scale and were amazed too. They thanked grandma for the wonderful gift and hugged Anna and Ben. They all tried the scale and had fun listening to what it said. They were a happy family. +Anna liked to play with her toys in her room. She had a doll, a bear, a ball and a book. But her favorite toy was a violin. It was a small violin, just for her. She liked to hold it and make sounds with it. She liked to pretend she was a big girl who could play music. + +One day, her mom came into her room. She smiled and said, "Anna, do you want to learn how to play the violin for real? I found a teacher who can help you. She is very nice and she plays very well. She can come to our house and show you how to play." + +Anna was very happy. She said, "Yes, mom, I want to learn! I want to play like the teacher. I want to make pretty music with my violin." + +Mom said, "That's great, Anna. The teacher will come tomorrow. She will bring her own violin. It is bigger than yours, but it is also very pretty. It has a shiny wood and a red bow. You can look at it and touch it, but be careful. It is very old and very special. The teacher loves it very much." + +Anna nodded. She was very excited. She wondered how the teacher's violin sounded. She wondered if she could play like her. She wondered if the teacher would like her and her violin. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you, mom. I can't wait for tomorrow. I love you and I love my violin." +Anna and Ben love to play in the park. It is their favorite place. They like to swing, slide, and run on the grass. Sometimes they make sand castles or pick flowers. + +One day, they see a big pile of leaves. They run to it and jump in. The leaves fly everywhere. They laugh and have fun. They make a big mess. + +"Look at us!" Anna says. "We are messy!" + +"Yes, we are!" Ben says. "But we are happy!" + +They hear their mom calling them. It is time to go home. They get out of the leaves and run to her. + +"Did you have fun?" Mom asks. + +"Yes, we did!" Anna and Ben say. + +Mom smiles and hugs them. She sees the leaves in their hair and clothes. + +"You are very messy!" she says. "But I love you!" + +They love her too. They go home and take a bath. They wash away the leaves and the dirt. They are clean and cozy. They have a snack and read a book. They are tired and sleepy. They go to bed and dream of the park. They are happy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a trail in the grass. The trail is soft and brown. + +"Let's follow the trail!" Anna says. "Maybe we can find something fun!" + +"OK!" Ben says. They hold hands and walk on the trail. + +The trail goes into the woods. The woods are dark and scary. Anna and Ben hear a loud roar. + +"What is that?" Ben asks. + +"I don't know!" Anna says. They are afraid. + +They see a big bear. The bear is angry. The bear sees Anna and Ben. The bear runs to them. + +"Help!" Anna and Ben scream. They try to run away, but the bear is faster. + +The bear catches them. The bear bites them. The bear laughs. Anna and Ben cry. + +The end. +Sara liked to play in the garden. She liked to look at the flowers and the birds. But she did not like the bugs. She thought they were icky and scary. She wanted to squash them or shoo them away. + +One day, she saw a big bug on a leaf. It had many legs and a shiny back. Sara was curious, but also impatient. She wanted to touch the bug and see what it would do. She reached out her hand, but her brother Ben saw her and shouted. + +"Stop, Sara! Don't touch that bug! It can hurt you!" Ben warned. + +Sara did not listen. She thought Ben was just trying to scare her. She touched the bug, and it bit her finger. Sara cried out in pain and dropped the bug. Her finger was red and swollen. Ben ran to her and hugged her. + +"I'm sorry, Sara. I tried to warn you. That bug is called a beetle. Some beetles have sharp teeth and can bite. You have to be careful and respectful of the bugs. They are living things too, and they don't like to be bothered," Ben said. + +Sara felt sorry and ashamed. She realized that Ben was right. She had been rude and impatient with the bug. She learned her lesson. She said sorry to Ben and to the bug. She asked Ben to help her put some ice on her finger. She decided to be more gentle and patient with the bugs in the garden. She understood that they had their own place and purpose in nature. +Tim and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big hill with a lot of rocks. Tim wanted to climb the hill, but Lily was scared. + +"Come on, Lily, you can do it!" Tim said. He tried to encourage Lily to follow him. "It will be fun!" + +Lily looked at the hill. She saw some sharp rocks and some holes. She thought there might be snakes or spiders in the holes. She shook her head. "No, Tim, I don't want to go. It is too high and too scary." + +Tim was sad. He wanted to share the adventure with Lily. He thought of an idea. He said, "Lily, do you like skeletons?" + +Lily nodded. She liked skeletons. She had a book about dinosaurs and their bones. She said, "Yes, Tim, I like skeletons. Why?" + +Tim said, "Well, I heard that there is a skeleton on top of the hill. Maybe it is a dinosaur skeleton. Maybe it is a pirate skeleton. Maybe it is a fairy skeleton. Don't you want to see it?" + +Lily's eyes widened. She was curious about the skeleton. She said, "Really, Tim? There is a skeleton on the hill?" + +Tim nodded. He said, "Yes, Lily, there is. But we have to be brave and climb the hill to see it. Will you come with me?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She was still scared, but she was also excited. She said, "OK, Tim, I will come with you. But you have to hold my hand and help me." + +Tim smiled. He said, "Of course, Lily, I will hold your hand and help you. We are friends, and friends help each other." + +Tim and Lily held hands and started to climb the hill. They were careful to avoid the sharp rocks and the holes. They encouraged each other to keep going. They reached the top of the hill and looked around. They saw a lot of trees and flowers and birds. They also saw a skeleton. + +The skeleton was not a dinosaur skeleton, or a pirate skeleton, or a fairy skeleton. It was a dog skeleton. It had a collar with a name tag that said, "Spot". + +Tim and Lily felt sorry for the dog. They wondered who Spot was and how he died. They decided to make a grave for him. They found some sticks and stones and made a cross. They wrote, "RIP Spot" on the cross. They put some flowers on the grave. They said a prayer for Spot. + +Tim and Lily felt humble. They realized that life was precious and that they should be kind to all living things. They hugged each other and thanked each other for being good friends. They decided to go back to the park and play with their own dog, Rex. They hoped that Rex would live a long and happy life. They also hoped that Spot was in a better place. +Ben and Sam are friends. They like to play with toys and eat snacks. One day, they find a big jar of peanuts in the kitchen. Ben loves peanuts, but Sam does not. Sam thinks peanuts are yucky and hard. + +"Look, Ben, I found peanuts!" Sam says. "Do you want some?" + +"Yes, please!" Ben says. He runs to the jar and opens it. He grabs a handful of peanuts and puts them in his mouth. He makes a happy sound. + +"Yum, yum, yum! Peanuts are so good!" Ben says. + +Sam makes a face. He does not like peanuts. He thinks Ben is silly for liking them. He wants to tease Ben and make him stop eating peanuts. + +"Ben, you are a silly boy!" Sam says. "Peanuts are not good! Peanuts are bad! They make you sick and fat and ugly!" + +Ben stops eating peanuts. He looks at Sam. He feels sad and angry. He does not like Sam's words. He thinks Sam is mean and rude. + +"Sam, you are a bad friend!" Ben says. "Peanuts are not bad! Peanuts are good! They make me happy and strong and smart!" + +Sam laughs. He thinks Ben is funny and stupid. He wants to tease Ben more and make him cry. + +"Ben, you are a funny boy!" Sam says. "Peanuts are not good! Peanuts are bad! They make you sad and weak and dumb!" + +Ben starts to cry. He feels hurt and lonely. He does not like Sam's laugh. He thinks Sam is cruel and nasty. + +"Sam, you are a mean boy!" Ben says. "You are not my friend anymore! Go away!" + +Sam does not care. He thinks Ben is a baby and a loser. He wants to tease Ben even more and make him mad. + +"Ben, you are a baby boy!" Sam says. "You are not my friend either! You are a peanut head!" + +Sam grabs the jar of peanuts and throws it at Ben. The jar hits Ben on the head and breaks. Peanuts and glass fly everywhere. Ben screams. He feels pain and blood. He does not like Sam's throw. He thinks Sam is evil and horrible. + +"Sam, you are a evil boy!" Ben says. "You hurt me! You are a monster!" + +Sam does not laugh. He feels scared and sorry. He sees Ben's head and the mess. He does not like what he did. He thinks he was wrong and foolish. + +"Ben, I am sorry!" Sam says. "I did not mean to hurt you! I was just teasing! You are not a peanut head! You are my friend!" + +Ben does not listen. He runs away. He goes to his mom and tells her what happened. His mom hugs him and takes him to the doctor. She does not like Sam's tease. She thinks Sam is a bully and a troublemaker. + +"Sam, you are in trouble!" Ben's mom says. "You are not welcome here anymore! You are a bad boy!" + +Sam cries. He feels sorry and ashamed. He wants to say sorry to Ben and his mom. He wants to be Ben's friend again. He does not like what he did. He thinks he was a tease and a peanut. +Tom likes to play with his toy cars. He has many cars of different colors and sizes. He likes to make them go fast on the floor and make loud noises. He pretends they are racing or chasing each other. + +One day, he finds a wire in his dad's toolbox. He does not know what it is for, but he thinks it looks fun. He takes the wire and wraps it around one of his cars. He thinks it makes the car look more cool and strong. + +He shows his car with the wire to his mom. She is busy making lunch, but she smiles and says it is a nice car. She says he is very creative and clever. She tells him to be careful with the wire and not to hurt himself or break anything. + +Tom is happy and proud. He wants to show his car with the wire to his friend Sam, who lives next door. He runs outside with his car and knocks on Sam's door. Sam comes out and sees Tom's car. He is amazed and curious. He asks Tom what the wire is and how he got it. + +Tom tells him it is a special wire that makes his car faster and louder. He says he found it in his dad's toolbox and he put it on his car by himself. He says he is the best car maker in the world. + +Sam is impressed and jealous. He likes Tom's car, but he also likes his own car. He has a modest car that is not very big or shiny, but it is his favorite. He does not want Tom to think his car is boring or weak. He wants to prove that his car is also good and fun. + +He challenges Tom to a race. He says they will start from the sidewalk and go to the end of the street. He says the first one to reach the mailbox is the winner. He says the loser has to give his car to the winner. + +Tom agrees. He is confident and excited. He thinks his car with the wire will beat Sam's car easily. He thinks he will get two cars and Sam will get none. He thinks he is the best racer in the world. + +They line up their cars on the sidewalk and get ready to push them. They count to three and then they strike their cars with their hands. The cars zoom off on the street, leaving a trail of dust behind them. Tom and Sam run after them, cheering and shouting. + +But something goes wrong. Tom's car with the wire hits a bump on the road and flips over. The wire gets tangled and caught on a rock. The car stops and cannot move. Sam's car keeps going and reaches the mailbox first. Sam wins the race. + +Tom is shocked and sad. He runs to his car and tries to free it from the wire and the rock. He sees that his car is scratched and bent. He feels sorry for his car and for himself. He wishes he had not used the wire and had not raced with Sam. + +Sam is happy and surprised. He runs to his car and picks it up. He sees that his car is fine and still modest. He feels proud of his car and of himself. He remembers that he won the race and that Tom has to give him his car. + +He looks at Tom and sees that he is crying and struggling with his car. He feels sorry for Tom and for his car. He thinks that Tom is his friend and that he does not want to take his car. He thinks that he does not need two cars and that Tom needs one. + +He walks to Tom and gives him his car. He says that he does not want Tom's car and that he can keep it. He says that he is sorry for the wire and the rock and that he hopes his car will be okay. He says that he likes Tom's car, but he likes his own car more. He says that he likes Tom and that he wants to be his friend. + +Tom looks at Sam and sees that he is smiling and holding his car. He feels surprised and grateful. He takes Sam's car and gives it back to him. He says that he is sorry for the wire and the race and that he hopes his car will be okay. He says that he likes Sam's car, but he likes his own car more. He says that he likes Sam and that he wants to be his friend. + +They hug and smile. They decide to play together with their cars, without wires or races. They think they are the best car players in the world. +Tim is a bald boy. He has no hair on his head. He likes to wear hats and scarves. He has many hats and scarves of different colors and shapes. + +One day, Tim goes to a new room. It is a big room with many toys and books. There are also many other boys and girls in the room. They are his new friends. They are all playing and talking. + +Tim feels shy. He does not know what to say or do. He sits in a corner and stares at the toys and books. He does not touch them. He does not talk to anyone. + +A girl sees Tim. She is curious. She walks to him and smiles. She says hello. She asks him his name. She tells him her name is Mia. She asks him why he is staring at the toys and books. She asks him if he wants to play with her. + +Tim looks at Mia. He sees that she has long brown hair. He sees that she is wearing a pink dress. He sees that she is friendly. He feels a little less shy. He says hello. He tells her his name is Tim. He tells her that he is bald. He tells her that he likes hats and scarves. + +Mia nods. She says that she likes hats and scarves too. She says that they are fun and warm. She says that she has a hat and a scarf in her backpack. She says that she can share them with Tim. She says that they can play dress up with the toys and books. + +Tim smiles. He says that he likes dress up. He says that he likes Mia. He says that he wants to play with her. He stands up and follows her to her backpack. He stops staring at the toys and books. He starts playing and talking with his new friend. +Lily liked to write stories. She had a big book and a red pen. She wrote about things she saw and things she dreamed. One day, she wrote about a fisherman. + +The fisherman had a boat and a net. He went to the sea every morning. He caught many fish and sold them at the market. He was happy and kind. + +One day, he saw a wild dolphin. The dolphin jumped out of the water and made a loud noise. The fisherman was surprised and curious. He said, "Hello, dolphin. What are you doing here?" + +The dolphin said, "Hello, fisherman. I am looking for my family. I got lost in a storm. Can you help me?" + +The fisherman said, "Of course, I can help you. I know the sea very well. Come with me. I will take you to your family." + +The fisherman and the dolphin became friends. They sailed together and looked for the dolphin's family. They saw many other animals and had fun. Lily wrote about their adventure in her book. She smiled and said, "This is a good story. I like the fisherman and the dolphin." +Lily and Sam like to play pretend. They have a big box that they use as a kayak. They take turns to paddle and steer the kayak in their backyard. They pretend they are on a river, and they see many things. + +One day, Lily wants to be the boss of the kayak. She tells Sam what to do and where to go. She says, "Sam, paddle faster! Sam, turn left! Sam, watch out for the rock!" Sam does not like it when Lily is bossy. He wants to have fun and choose his own way. + +Sam says, "Lily, stop being bossy! It is my turn to steer the kayak. You can paddle or you can get out." Lily does not want to get out. She likes the kayak. But she does not want to paddle either. She wants to steer. + +Lily and Sam start to argue. They pull and push the box. They make a lot of noise. They forget to pretend. They are not having fun. + +Mom hears them and comes to see what is wrong. She sees them fighting over the box. She says, "Lily and Sam, what are you doing? Why are you not playing nicely?" Lily and Sam stop and look at Mom. They feel sorry. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We were playing pretend, but we got mad at each other. Lily was being bossy and Sam was being mean." + +Mom says, "I see. Well, playing pretend is fun, but you have to share and take turns. You have to listen to each other and respect each other. You have to be kind and polite. Do you understand?" Lily and Sam nod. They say, "Yes, Mom. We understand. We will try to do better." + +Mom says, "That's good. Now, why don't you hug and make up? Then you can go back to your kayak and have fun." Lily and Sam hug and say sorry. They smile and say thank you. They go back to their box and pretend. They paddle and steer the kayak together. They see many things. They are happy. +Anna likes to help her mom deliver food to people who are sick or old. She puts the food in a big bag and carries it with her mom. Sometimes, she also brings a flower or a card to make them happy. + +One day, they go to Mrs. Lee's house. Mrs. Lee is very old and lives alone. She has a cat named Fluffy, who is white and soft. Anna likes to pet Fluffy and play with him. But today, Fluffy is not in the house. Anna asks Mrs. Lee, "Where is Fluffy?" + +Mrs. Lee says, "Fluffy ran away this morning. He saw a bird outside and chased it. I tried to call him, but he did not come back. I am very upset. He is my only friend." + +Anna feels sad for Mrs. Lee. She says, "I am sorry, Mrs. Lee. I hope Fluffy comes back soon. Maybe he is just having fun outside. Can I give you a hug?" + +Mrs. Lee smiles and hugs Anna. She says, "Thank you, Anna. You are very kind. You make me feel better. I hope you are right. Maybe Fluffy will come back soon." + +Anna and her mom give Mrs. Lee the food and the flower. They say goodbye and leave. Anna looks around for Fluffy, but she does not see him. She hopes he is safe and happy. She also hopes he will come back to Mrs. Lee, who loves him very much. +Sara liked to play with her doll. Her doll was very pretty and delicate. She had a pink dress and long hair. Sara took her doll everywhere. She talked to her doll and her doll replied in her head. + +One day, Sara went to the park with her mom. She saw a big dog. The dog was very friendly and wagged his tail. Sara wanted to pet the dog. She left her doll on the bench and ran to the dog. She said hello to the dog and the dog licked her face. + +But the dog's owner was not happy. He saw Sara's doll on the bench. He thought the doll was trash. He picked up the doll and threw it in the garbage can. He did not see Sara or her mom. + +Sara finished playing with the dog and went back to the bench. She looked for her doll. She could not find her doll. She started to cry. She asked her mom where her doll was. Her mom did not know. They looked around the park. They could not find her doll. + +Sara was very sad. She lost her doll. She learned a lesson. She should not leave her doll alone. She should take care of her doll. She should not trust strangers. She wished she could have her doll back. But it was too late. Her doll was gone. +Sara hated her bicycle. It was too big and too hard to ride. She always fell down and hurt her knees and elbows. She wanted a new bicycle, one that was small and easy and had pretty colors. + +One day, she saw a bicycle in the park that was just like her dream. It was delicate, with pink and purple flowers and a basket with a doll. Sara ran to the bicycle and tried to get on it. She did not see the girl who owned the bicycle. + +"Hey, that's mine!" the girl shouted. She ran to Sara and pushed her off the bicycle. Sara fell on the grass and started to cry. The girl picked up her bicycle and glared at Sara. "You are mean and rude. Go away and leave my bicycle alone!" + +Sara felt sad and angry. She hated the girl and her bicycle. She wished she had a bicycle of her own, or a friend to play with. She got up and ran away from the park. She did not want to see the bicycle or the girl ever again. +Lily and Tom were going to visit their grandma. They had to pack their bags with clothes and toys. Lily liked to pack her doll and her book. Tom liked to pack his car and his ball. + +"Are you ready, Lily?" Tom asked. "We have to go to the train soon." + +"Yes, I am ready, Tom," Lily said. "But I am a little scared. Is the train dangerous?" + +"No, the train is not dangerous," Tom said. "The train is fast and fun. It goes choo-choo and we can see many things out the window. Don't be scared, Lily. I will hold your hand." + +Lily and Tom went to the train with their mom and dad. They found their seats and put their bags on the rack. The train started to move and they heard the choo-choo sound. Lily and Tom looked out the window and saw houses, trees, fields and animals. + +"Look, Lily, there is a cow!" Tom said. + +"Look, Tom, there is a bird!" Lily said. + +They smiled and laughed. They were not scared anymore. They were happy and excited. They could not wait to see their grandma. +Tom and Anna liked to play with cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. They pretended to drive them on the floor, on the sofa, and on the table. Sometimes they made noises like honk, vroom, and beep. + +One day, Tom found a new car in his toy box. It was shiny and red, with four big wheels and a long hood. Tom was very happy. He showed it to Anna and said, "Look, this is my new car. It is very fast and strong. Do you want to play with it?" + +Anna nodded and smiled. She liked the new car too. It was very attractive. She took it from Tom and said, "Thank you, Tom. This is a nice car. Can I drive it first?" + +Tom agreed and watched as Anna drove the car on the floor. She made it go fast and slow, left and right, and around and around. She was having fun. But then, she drove the car too close to the edge of the table. The car slipped and fell down. It landed on the floor with a loud crash. + +Anna gasped and ran to the car. She picked it up and saw that it was broken. The front wheel was bent and the hood was cracked. She felt very sad and sorry. She looked at Tom and said, "Oh no, Tom. I broke your new car. I am so sorry. What can we do?" + +Tom was also sad and angry. He liked his new car very much. He wanted to yell at Anna and take the car back. But then, he remembered that Anna was his friend and that she did not mean to break the car. He also remembered that his dad was a mechanic. He fixed cars for a living. He had tools and parts in the garage. Maybe he could help. + +Tom took a deep breath and said, "It's okay, Anna. It was an accident. Don't cry. Maybe my dad can fix the car. He is a mechanic. He knows how to make cars work again. Come on, let's go and ask him." + +Anna wiped her tears and nodded. She was glad that Tom was not mad at her. She was also hopeful that Tom's dad could fix the car. She followed Tom to the garage and hoped for the best. +Tom and Lily are playing in the park. They see a big box under a tree. They run to the box and look inside. They find many papers with pictures and words on them. + +"Wow, look at these papers!" Tom says. "They are so pretty and colorful. Can we take them home?" + +Lily nods. She likes the papers too. She picks up one paper with a flower on it. She smells the paper. It smells like nothing. + +"Where do these papers come from?" Lily asks. "Who left them here?" + +Tom shrugs. He does not know. He sees a paper with a dog on it. He likes dogs. He puts the paper in his pocket. + +"Maybe someone forgot them here," Tom says. "Or maybe they did not want them anymore. Maybe they are poor and have no home." + +Lily feels sad. She thinks about the poor people who have no home and no papers. She wants to help them. + +"Tom, I have an idea," Lily says. "Let's take these papers to the library. Maybe the library can give them to the poor people. Maybe they can read them and learn new things. Maybe they can be happy." + +Tom thinks. He likes his paper with the dog. But he likes Lily more. He wants to make her happy. He wants to make the poor people happy too. + +"Okay, Lily," Tom says. "Let's take these papers to the library. But can I keep one paper? The one with the dog?" + +Lily smiles. She hugs Tom. She says yes. + +They take the papers and leave the box. They walk to the library. They give the papers to the librarian. The librarian says thank you. She says she will give the papers to the poor people. She says they will be happy. + +Tom and Lily are happy too. They hold hands and go back to the park. They play with their paper with the dog. They are good friends. +Tim and Mia are playing with blocks. They are building a big tower. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They are having fun. + +But then, Tim wants to use a blue block that Mia has. He says, "Give me that block. I need it for my tower." Mia says, "No, it is mine. I found it first. You can use another block." + +Tim gets angry. He tries to grab the block from Mia. Mia holds it tight. They pull and push. The block does not yield. They make a lot of noise. + +Mom hears them. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees them fighting over the block. She says, "Stop it, both of you. Why are you fighting? You have many blocks to share. You need to be kind and honest with each other." + +Tim and Mia look at Mom. They feel sorry. They say, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Mia. Sorry, Tim." They hug each other. They give the block to Mom. Mom says, "That's good. Now, why don't you work together and make a bigger tower? You can use the space on the floor. You can use all the blocks you want. But you have to take turns and ask nicely." + +Tim and Mia nod. They smile. They say, "OK, Mom. Thank you." They go to the floor. They start to build a bigger tower. They use the blue block and many other blocks. They ask and say please and thank you. They are kind and honest. They are happy. +Lily wanted to learn how to sign. She saw her friend Max use his hands to talk to his mom, who was deaf. Lily thought it was cool and fun. She asked Max to teach her some signs. + +Max was happy to help Lily. He showed her how to sign hello, thank you, and sorry. Lily tried to copy him, but it was hard. She mixed up the signs and made mistakes. She felt sad and frustrated. + +"Don't give up, Lily," Max said. "You are doing great. Signing takes practice. I have a reward for you if you keep trying." + +Lily was curious. "What is the reward?" she asked. + +Max smiled. "It's a surprise. But you will like it. Trust me." + +Lily decided to trust Max. She wanted to see the reward. She also wanted to make Max and his mom proud. She kept practicing the signs with Max. She got better and better. She learned how to sign more words, like dog, cat, and ball. + +One day, Max said, "You are ready, Lily. You can sign a whole sentence. Do you want to try?" + +Lily nodded. She was nervous and excited. She looked at Max's mom, who was watching them. She signed, "Hello, I am Lily. I am your friend." + +Max's mom smiled and clapped. She signed back, "Hello, Lily. I am happy to meet you. You are a good friend." + +Lily felt a warm feeling in her heart. She did it. She signed a sentence. She was so proud. She looked at Max. He gave her a big hug. He said, "You did it, Lily. You are amazing. And here is your reward." + +He handed her a small box. Lily opened it. Inside was a shiny necklace with a heart pendant. Lily gasped. It was beautiful. She loved it. She said, "Thank you, Max. This is the best reward ever. You are the best friend ever." + +Max said, "You're welcome, Lily. You deserve it. You worked hard and learned a lot. You made me and my mom happy. We love you." + +Lily put on the necklace. She felt happy and grateful. She signed, "I love you too." +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to make pretend stories with their dolls and cars. Tom had a big red car that he drove around the carpet. Lily had a small yellow doll that she dressed up in different clothes. + +One day, Lily found a shiny thing in her mom's sewing box. It was a needle. She did not know what it was for, but she liked how it sparkled. She decided to use it as a necklace for her doll. She put it around the doll's neck and showed it to Tom. + +"Look, Tom, my doll has a pretty necklace!" she said. + +Tom looked at the needle and felt curious. He wanted to touch it and see how it felt. He reached out his hand and grabbed the needle from the doll. + +"Hey, give it back!" Lily cried. "That's mine!" + +Tom did not listen. He held the needle in his hand and felt a sharp pain. He dropped the needle and started to cry. + +"Ow, ow, ow! It hurts, it hurts!" he wailed. + +Lily saw the blood on Tom's finger and felt scared. She did not know what to do. She felt helpless. She ran to the door and called for their mom. + +"Mom, mom, come quick! Tom is hurt!" she shouted. + +Their mom heard Lily's voice and came running. She saw Tom crying and holding his finger. She saw the needle on the floor and understood what happened. She picked up Tom and hugged him. + +"Shh, shh, it's okay, Tom. I'm here, I'm here. Let me see your finger." she said. + +She took Tom to the bathroom and washed his finger. She put a band-aid on it and kissed it. She told Tom that he was brave and that he would be fine. She told Lily that she was a good sister and that she did the right thing. She told them both that they should never play with needles, because they are dangerous and can hurt them. She told them to always ask her before they use anything from her sewing box. + +Tom and Lily nodded and said they were sorry. They hugged their mom and thanked her. They went back to the living room and played with their toys. They did not touch the needle again. They learned their lesson. +Lily was a chubby elephant who loved to dream. Every night, she would curl up in her bed and close her eyes. She would dream of flying in the sky, swimming in the sea, or playing with her friends. She liked to dream because it made her happy and free. + +One night, she had a very special dream. She dreamed that she was in a big forest with many trees and flowers. She saw a shiny star on top of a hill. She wanted to touch the star, so she started to walk towards it. She used her trunk to move the branches and leaves out of her way. + +But as she got closer to the hill, she heard a loud roar. She looked behind her and saw a big lion. The lion was angry and hungry. He wanted to eat Lily. He ran after her with his sharp teeth and claws. Lily was scared and ran away. She wished she could fly or swim, but she could only run. + +She reached the hill and saw the star. It was very bright and beautiful. She stretched her trunk to reach it, but it was too high. She tried to jump, but she was too heavy. She felt the lion getting closer and closer. She cried out, "Help me, please!" + +Then, she heard a voice. It was her mother. She said, "Lily, wake up. It's time for breakfast." Lily opened her eyes and saw her mother's face. She hugged her trunk and said, "Mommy, I had a bad dream. There was a lion who wanted to eat me." + +Her mother smiled and said, "Don't worry, my dear. It was only a dream. There are no lions here. You are safe and loved. Come on, let's go and eat. You need some energy for a new day." + +Lily felt better and followed her mother. She still wanted to touch the star, but she was glad that her dream was over. She hoped that tonight, she would have a better dream. +Ben and Lily are friends. They like to play with circles. They have big circles and small circles. They have red circles and blue circles. They roll circles and throw circles and make circles with their fingers. + +One day, Ben has to go away. His mom says they have to visit his grandma. Ben is sad. He does not want to leave Lily and his circles. He says to Lily, "I will miss you and our circles. Will you miss me?" + +Lily is sad too. She nods and says, "Yes, I will miss you and our circles. You are my best friend. When will you come back?" + +Ben's mom says, "We will come back in two days. Don't worry, you can call Ben and talk to him. And you can play with your other friends and your circles." + +Ben and Lily hug and say goodbye. Ben gets in the car with his mom. He waves to Lily and says, "I will call you soon. Have fun with your circles. You are cool." + +Lily waves back and says, "I will wait for your call. Have fun with your grandma. You are cool too." She watches the car drive away. She feels a little lonely. She picks up a circle and rolls it on the ground. She thinks of Ben and smiles. She knows he will come back soon. She knows they will play with circles again. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a doll and Ben had a car. They were having fun until Ben saw Lily's doll and wanted to play with it. + +"Can I have your doll?" Ben asked Lily. + +"No, this is my doll. You have your car," Lily said. + +"But I want your doll. It has a pretty dress and hair. My car is boring," Ben said. + +He tried to grab the doll from Lily, but she held it tight and refused to let go. They started to pull and tug on the doll, making loud noises. + +"Stop it, you two!" their mom said. She came into the living room and saw them fighting over the doll. "You need to share and be nice to each other. Lily, let Ben play with your doll for a while. Ben, you can give it back to her later." + +"But mom, this is my doll. I don't want to share it," Lily said. + +"And I don't want to play with my car. I want the doll," Ben said. + +Their mom sighed. She was patient and tried to explain to them why sharing was important. She told them that they could take turns with the doll and the car, and that they could have more fun if they played together. + +But Lily and Ben did not listen. They kept arguing and pulling on the doll. They did not notice that the doll had a leak in its arm, and that water was dripping out of it. The water made a wet spot on the carpet. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud pop. The doll's arm broke off and flew across the room. Lily and Ben stopped and looked at the doll. It was ruined. They both felt sad and sorry. + +They looked at their mom, who was not happy. She picked up the doll's arm and the wet carpet. She told them that they had to clean up the mess and that they could not play with the doll or the car for the rest of the day. + +Lily and Ben realized that they had made a big mistake. They wished they had listened to their mom and shared their toys. They said sorry to each other and to their mom. They hugged and promised to be nicer to each other. They learned their lesson. +Tom and Lily were walking with their mom in the park. It was a cold day and they could see mist in the air. They liked to blow on the mist and make funny shapes. + +"Look, mom, I made a dragon!" Tom said, pointing at his breath. + +"I made a heart!" Lily said, showing her mom. + +"That's very nice, my loves," mom said, smiling. "How about we go to the cafe and have some hot chocolate?" + +Tom and Lily nodded and followed mom to the cafe. They sat at a table and mom ordered three hot chocolates with whipped cream and marshmallows. They looked delicious and Tom and Lily could not wait to taste them. + +But when the waitress brought the drinks, she accidentally spilled one of them on Lily's lap. Lily felt the hot liquid on her legs and started to cry. It hurt and it was wet and sticky. + +"Oh, I'm so sorry, sweetie!" the waitress said, apologizing. "Let me get you a napkin and a new drink." + +Mom hugged Lily and tried to calm her down. She wiped the chocolate off her clothes and told her it was okay. + +"Here, you can have my drink," Tom said, giving his cup to Lily. "I don't mind." + +Lily stopped crying and looked at Tom. He was being very nice and she felt better. She smiled and thanked him. + +"Thank you, Tom. You are a good brother," she said, taking a sip of his drink. + +"You're welcome, Lily. You are a good sister," he said, smiling back. + +They shared the drink and enjoyed the whipped cream and marshmallows. They felt warm and happy and forgot about the spill. Mom was proud of them and gave them both a kiss. They had a good day in the park. +Lila was a rare bird. She had blue and green feathers and a long tail. She liked to fly high and sing loud. She lived in a big tree with her family and friends. + +One day, she saw a new bird in the tree. He had red and yellow feathers and a short beak. He looked scared and lonely. Lila flew over to him and said, "Hi, I am Lila. What is your name?" + +The new bird said, "I am Remy. I came from far away. I lost my home and my family. I don't know anyone here." + +Lila felt sorry for Remy. She said, "I am sorry, Remy. That is very sad. Do you want to be my friend?" + +Remy nodded. He said, "Yes, please. I want a friend. But I don't know how to live here. Everything is different." + +Lila said, "Don't worry, Remy. I can teach you. I can teach you how to find food and water, how to make a nest, how to avoid danger, and how to have fun. I can teach you the truth about this tree and this land. Will you learn from me?" + +Remy smiled. He said, "Yes, Lila. I will learn from you. You are very kind and smart. Thank you for teaching me." + +Lila and Remy became good friends. They learned from each other and helped each other. They flew high and sang loud. They were happy in the big tree. They were rare birds. +Ben and Mia were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a small elephant in a cage. The elephant looked sad and lonely. + +"Can we keep him?" Ben asked Mia. + +"No, we can't. He is not a toy. He belongs to the circus," Mia said. + +"But he is so cute and small. Maybe he wants to be our friend," Ben said. + +They went closer to the cage and saw a sign that said: "Do not touch. This elephant is dangerous. He can bite and stomp." + +Mia was scared and pulled Ben away. "See? He is not a good pet. He can hurt us. We should leave him alone," she said. + +Ben felt sorry for the elephant. He wished he could make him happy. He found a bunch of bananas and threw them into the cage. The elephant ate them and smiled. He lifted his trunk and made a loud noise. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are very kind. But I can't stay with you. I have to go back to the circus. Maybe one day you can come and see me there," the elephant said. + +Ben was surprised and happy. He did not know the elephant could talk. He waved goodbye and said: "You are welcome, elephant. I hope you have fun at the circus. Maybe one day I will come and see you there." + +The end. +Anna liked to dream. She dreamed of big things and small things, of happy things and scary things, of things that were real and things that were not. Sometimes she dreamed when she was asleep, and sometimes she dreamed when she was awake. + +One day, Anna found a big trunk in the attic. It was dull and dusty, and it had a lock on it. Anna wondered what was inside. She tried to open it, but it was too hard. She asked her mom for help, but her mom said no. + +"Anna, that trunk is not for you. It belongs to your grandpa. He left it here when he went away. He said it has some old things that he wants to keep. You can't open it, okay?" + +Anna felt sad. She wanted to see what was inside the trunk. She wanted to dream about it. She thought maybe there were toys, or books, or clothes, or treasures. She wished her grandpa was here. She missed him a lot. + +That night, Anna had a dream. She dreamed that she was in the attic, and the trunk was open. She saw her grandpa sitting next to it, smiling at her. He had a big hat on his head, and a coat on his back, and a bag on his shoulder. He looked like he was ready to go on an adventure. + +"Hello, Anna," he said. "Do you want to see what's in the trunk?" + +Anna nodded. She ran to the trunk and looked inside. She saw many things that made her eyes wide and her mouth open. She saw a map, and a compass, and a telescope, and a camera, and a knife, and a flashlight, and a whistle, and a medal, and a flag, and a picture, and a letter, and a key. + +"These are some of the things I used when I traveled around the world," her grandpa said. "I saw many places, and met many people, and learned many things. I had a lot of fun, and a lot of trouble, and a lot of stories. Do you want to hear some of them?" + +Anna nodded again. She sat next to her grandpa and listened to his stories. He told her about the mountains, and the oceans, and the jungles, and the deserts, and the cities, and the villages, and the animals, and the plants, and the stars, and the moon. He made her laugh, and gasp, and wonder, and dream. + +Anna was very happy. She hugged her grandpa and thanked him for sharing his things and his stories with her. She told him she loved him and missed him. He hugged her back and told her he loved her and missed her too. He said he was proud of her and hoped she would grow up to be brave and curious and kind. He said he would always be with her in her heart and in her dreams. + +Then Anna woke up. She was in her bed, and the sun was shining. She smiled and rubbed her eyes. She remembered her dream and felt warm and cozy. She jumped out of bed and ran to the attic. She wanted to see the trunk again. She wanted to dream some more. +Lily likes to design things. She has many papers and crayons and stickers. She makes cards and pictures and books. She likes to use pink a lot. Pink is her favorite color. + +One day, Lily wants to design a dress for her doll. She finds a big pink cloth and some scissors. She cuts the cloth into a shape like a dress. She puts it on her doll and ties a ribbon around it. She thinks it looks very cool. + +She shows her dress to her mom. "Mom, look what I made!" she says. "I designed a dress for my doll. Do you like it?" + +Mom smiles and hugs Lily. "I love it, Lily. You are very creative and talented. Your dress is very cool and pretty. And I like how you used pink. Pink is a lovely color." + +Lily feels happy and proud. She thanks her mom and goes to play with her doll. She thinks of more things she can design with pink. She has a lot of fun. +Lily and Ben went to the park with Mom. They saw a pond with many ducks. Lily and Ben liked the ducks. They wanted to feed them bread. + +"Can we feed the ducks, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, but be careful. Don't drop the bread or get too close to the water," Mom said. + +Lily and Ben took some bread from Mom and broke it into small pieces. They threw the pieces to the ducks. The ducks came closer and quacked. They ate the bread happily. + +One duck was very clever. It saw that Lily had more bread in her hand. It swam to Lily and jumped out of the water. It tried to grab the bread from Lily's hand. + +"Hey, that's my bread!" Lily shouted. She pulled her hand away. But the clever duck was faster. It snatched the bread and dropped it into the water. Then it dived and ate the bread. + +Lily was sad. She had no more bread. Ben saw what happened. He gave Lily some of his bread. + +"Here, you can have some of mine," Ben said. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are very kind," Lily said. + +They hugged and smiled. They fed the rest of the bread to the other ducks. They did not mind the clever duck. They had fun at the park. Mom was proud of them. +Lily liked to collect things. She had a box full of shiny stones, feathers, buttons and stickers. She liked to look at them and sort them by color and shape. She wanted to find more things to add to her collection. + +One day, she went to visit her grandma, who had a big piano in her living room. Lily loved the piano. It made beautiful sounds when she pressed the keys. She wondered what was inside the piano. Maybe there were more things to collect. + +She waited until her grandma was busy in the kitchen, and then she opened the lid of the piano. She saw many strings and hammers and pins. They looked interesting and shiny. She reached inside and pulled out a string. It made a loud noise and snapped. She was scared and dropped the string. She pulled out another one. It also made a noise and snapped. She dropped it too. + +She heard her grandma coming back. She quickly closed the lid and ran to the couch. She pretended to read a book. Her grandma smiled and said, "Do you want to play the piano with me, Lily?" She took her hand and led her to the piano. She opened the lid and gasped. She saw the broken strings and the loose pins. She looked at Lily with a sad and angry face. She said, "Lily, what did you do?" + +Lily felt bad. She knew she had done something wrong. She said, "I'm sorry, grandma. I wanted to collect things from the piano. I didn't know they would break." She started to cry. Her grandma sighed and hugged her. She said, "Lily, you can't collect things from the piano. They are part of the piano. They make the music. If you break them, the piano won't work. You have to be careful and respectful of other people's things. Do you understand?" Lily nodded and said, "Yes, grandma. I understand. I'm sorry. I love you." Her grandma said, "I love you too, Lily. But you have to help me fix the piano. It will take a lot of time and money. And you have to promise me you won't collect things from the piano again." Lily said, "I promise, grandma. I will help you fix the piano. And I will only collect things that are not part of something else." Her grandma said, "That's a good girl. Now, let's call the piano man and see what he can do." They called the piano man and he came to look at the piano. He said it would take a week and a lot of money to fix it. Lily felt very sorry. She decided to give her grandma some of her shiny stones and feathers and buttons and stickers to make her happy. Her grandma thanked her and said, "These are very nice, Lily. But you know what would make me happier? If you learned to play the piano with me. Then we could make beautiful music together. Would you like that?" Lily said, "Yes, grandma. I would like that very much." Her grandma said, "Then let's start with the keys that still work. I will teach you some simple songs. And when the piano is fixed, we will learn more. Maybe one day, you will be a successful piano player. How does that sound?" Lily said, "That sounds wonderful, grandma. Thank you. I love you." Her grandma said, "I love you too, Lily. Now, let's play." They played the piano together and made beautiful music. Lily was happy. She learned to love the piano, not to collect things from it. She learned to be careful and respectful of other people's things. She learned to make her grandma happy. She learned a lot. +Lila and Ben were twins who liked to play pretend. They had a big box of toys, but their favorite was a shiny sword. They took turns to be the hero who fought the dragon or the pirate who found the treasure. They always shared the sword and had fun. + +One day, a new boy named Max came to their house. He wanted to play with them, but he saw the sword and grabbed it. He said it was his now and he would not give it back. He ran away with the sword and laughed. + +Lila and Ben were very sad and angry. They tried to get the sword back, but Max was too fast and mean. He said they were silly and the sword was the best toy ever. He did not want to play with them or share anything. + +Lila and Ben went to their mom and told her what happened. Their mom was very sorry and hugged them. She said they were very good and obedient children who knew how to value their toys and their friends. She said Max was very rude and selfish and he did not know how to value anything. She said she would talk to his mom and get the sword back. + +Lila and Ben felt better and thanked their mom. They decided to play with their other toys and wait for the sword. They hoped Max would learn to be nice and share. They knew the sword was not the most important thing. The most important thing was to value each other. +Tom and Anna are twins. They like to play together in the park. They have a big slide, a swing, and a seesaw. Tom is good at climbing the slide. Anna is good at swinging high. + +One day, Tom wants to try the swing. He says to Anna, "Can I have a turn on the swing?" Anna says, "No, I want to swing more. You can play on the slide." Tom is sad. He says, "But I want to try something new. Please share with me." Anna says, "No, you are too small. You will fall off the swing." + +Tom is angry. He says, "I am not too small. I am big and strong. Look at my leg. It is long and fast. I can run and jump and kick. I can swing by myself. I don't need you." He runs to the swing and pushes Anna off. Anna cries. She says, "That is not nice. You hurt me. You are mean." + +Tom gets on the swing. He tries to swing high, but he does not know how. He does not push with his leg. He does not lean back and forth. He just sits and hangs. He does not have fun. He feels lonely and sorry. + +He says to Anna, "I am sorry, Anna. I was wrong. I don't know how to swing. Can you teach me? Can we play together?" Anna says, "Yes, Tom. I am sorry, too. I should have shared with you. We can both swing and have fun. We can help each other and learn new things. We are twins, but we are also independent." They hug and smile. They swing and laugh. They are happy. +Tim and Jen were very excited to see the fireworks. They went to the park with Mom and Dad and found a good seat on the grass. They waited for the sky to get dark and the show to start. + +"Look, look!" Tim shouted, pointing at the first firework. It was red and green and made a loud bang. Jen clapped her hands and smiled. She liked the bright colors and the sparkles. More fireworks followed, making different shapes and sounds. + +But then, a firework went wrong. It flew towards the crowd instead of up in the air. It landed near Tim and Jen and exploded. Tim and Jen screamed and covered their ears. They felt hot and hurt. Mom and Dad ran to them and tried to help. But it was too late. The firework had burned them badly. They were frightened and in pain. + +The people in the park were shocked and scared. They called for help and tried to get away from the fire. The firework show was over. It was a bad night. Tim and Jen never saw fireworks again. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to swing and slide and run. They saw a big pole with a shiny ball on top. It was a Christmas pole. They wanted to touch the ball. + +"Let's go see the ball," Lily said. + +"OK," Ben said. + +They ran to the pole and reached for the ball. But the ball was very high. They could not get it. + +"Maybe we can climb the pole," Ben said. + +He tried to wrap his arms and legs around the pole. But the pole was very slippery. He slid down and fell on the grass. + +"Ouch!" he said. + +Lily tried to help him. She pulled his arm. But the ball was still too high. + +"Maybe we can steal the ball," Lily said. + +She looked around. She saw a big stick. She picked it up. + +"Look, I have a stick," she said. + +She ran to the pole and poked the ball with the stick. The ball wobbled and shook. It was very fragile. It broke and fell on the ground. It made a loud noise. + +"Uh-oh," Lily said. + +Ben looked at the ball. It was broken and sad. He felt bad. + +"That was not nice," he said. + +Lily felt bad too. She dropped the stick. + +"I'm sorry," she said. + +They heard a voice. It was the park keeper. He was angry. + +"Who broke the ball?" he said. + +Lily and Ben were scared. They ran away. They did not play in the park anymore. They learned not to steal. +Lily and Max are friends who like to play with toy guns. They have a game where they shoot at a bell that hangs from a tree. Whoever makes the bell ring first wins. Lily and Max are very competitive. They want to be the best at the game. + +One day, they are playing the game in the park. Lily shoots at the bell, but she misses. Max shoots at the bell, and he hits it. The bell rings loud. Max jumps and cheers. He says, "I win, I win, I am the best!" + +Lily feels sad and angry. She thinks Max is not fair. She says, "No, you did not win, you cheated. You were too close to the bell. You have to stand farther away." + +Max says, "No, I did not cheat, you are just a sore loser. You are jealous because I am better than you." + +Lily and Max start to argue. They shout and call each other names. They forget that they are friends. They forget that the game is supposed to be fun. + +A lady who works at the park sees them. She walks over to them. She says, "What is going on here? Why are you fighting? You should not play with toy guns. They are not safe. And you should not be so competitive. It is not nice. You should share and take turns and be kind to each other." + +Lily and Max feel ashamed. They realize that they were wrong. They say sorry to each other. They hug and make up. They decide to play a different game. They give the toy guns and the bell to the lady. They say, "Thank you for helping us. We will be better friends from now on." +Lily and Sam are twins. They like to go to the park with Mom. Mom says they can take the bus today. Lily and Sam are happy. They love the bus. + +They wait at the bus stop. They see a big red bus. It has a number on it. Mom says it is not their bus. They have to wait for another bus. Lily and Sam are confused. Why can't they take this bus? It looks nice and fast. + +They wait some more. They see a big blue bus. It has a different number on it. Mom says it is their bus. They have to get on. Lily and Sam are excited. They follow Mom onto the bus. They find a seat. They look out the window. They see the park. They feel happy. They can't wait to play. +Lily loved to help her mom in the kitchen. She wore a pink apron with flowers on it, just like her mom. She liked to stir the soup, roll the dough, and sprinkle the cheese. She felt warm and happy when she smelled the yummy food. + +One day, her mom had to go to the store. She told Lily to stay in the living room and watch TV. She said she would be back soon. She said not to touch the stove or the oven. She said they were very hot and could hurt her. + +But Lily was curious. She wanted to see what was inside the oven. She thought maybe there was a cake or a pie. She sneaked into the kitchen and climbed on a chair. She reached for the oven door and pulled it open. + +She screamed. A blast of hot air hit her face. She felt a sharp pain on her hand. She dropped the oven door and fell off the chair. She cried and cried. She saw her apron was burned and black. She smelled something bad. + +Her mom came back and heard her cry. She ran into the kitchen and saw what happened. She was very angry and scared. She hugged Lily and took her to the sink. She put cold water on her hand. She said, "Lily, why did you do that? I told you not to touch the oven. You could have been very hurt. You were very naughty. You don't love me." + +Lily felt sad and sorry. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I love you. I just wanted to see the cake." + +Her mom said, "There was no cake, Lily. There was only a roast. And now it's ruined. And so is your apron. And your hand. You have to go to the doctor. And you have to stay in your room. No TV, no toys, no dessert. You are in big trouble." + +Lily cried more. She wished she had listened to her mom. She wished she had stayed in the living room. She wished she had not touched the oven. She wished she had not burned her apron. She wished she had not hurt her mom. She wished she could make it all better. But she couldn't. She had a bad day. A very bad day. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with their bikes in the park. Anna has a big bike with two pedals. Ben has a small bike with four wheels. He cannot pedal yet. + +One day, they see a new bike in the park. It is shiny and red. It has a basket and a bell. Anna and Ben want to try it. They run to the bike. But there is a sign on it. It says: "This bike is not available. It belongs to Sam. He will be back soon." + +Anna does not care. She says: "I want to ride this bike. It is better than mine. You can sit on my bike, Ben." She takes the sign off and gets on the bike. She rings the bell and pedals away. + +Ben is sad. He does not want to sit on Anna's bike. He likes his own bike. He waits for Anna to come back. He sees Sam coming. Sam is looking for his bike. He sees Ben sitting on Anna's bike. He says: "Hey, that is not your bike. Where is my bike?" + +Ben points to Anna. He says: "She took your bike. She said it is better than hers. She said I can sit on her bike. But I don't want to. I'm sorry." + +Sam is angry. He says: "That is not nice. She should not take things that are not hers. She should ask first. She should share. That is what friends do." + +He runs after Anna. He shouts: "Stop! Give me back my bike!" Anna hears him. She looks back. She sees Sam and Ben. She feels scared. She pedals faster. She does not see the rock on the road. She hits the rock. She falls off the bike. She hurts her knee. She cries. + +Sam and Ben catch up with her. Sam takes his bike back. He says: "You should not have taken my bike. You should have read the sign. You should have listened to Ben. You should have been careful. Now you are hurt and sorry." + +Anna says: "I'm sorry, Sam. I'm sorry, Ben. I was wrong. I was selfish. I did not think. I did not share. I did not respect. I learned my lesson. Can you forgive me?" + +Sam and Ben are kind. They say: "We forgive you, Anna. But you have to be better. You have to be nice. You have to be a good friend. Then we can play together again." + +They help Anna up. They walk back to the park. They put the sign back on Sam's bike. They sit on their own bikes. They smile. They are friends again. +Tim and Mia were gifted twins. They could do many things well, like sing, draw, and run. They liked to play on the porch with their toys and their dog, Rex. One day, they saw a big truck coming down the road. It was very loud and fast. + +"Look, Tim, a truck!" Mia said. + +"Let's wave to the driver!" Tim said. + +They ran to the edge of the porch and waved their hands. Rex followed them and barked. The driver did not see them. He was looking at his phone. He did not see the curve in the road. He did not see the tree in front of him. He did not see Rex. + +"Rex, come back!" Tim shouted. + +But Rex did not hear him. He ran to the road, chasing the truck. The truck hit the tree with a big crash. Rex was under the truck. Tim and Mia were scared. They ran to Rex and tried to pull him out. + +"Help, help!" they cried. + +A man came out of the house next door. He heard the noise and saw the twins and the dog. He ran to them and lifted the truck. He was very strong. He saved Rex. He put him on the porch and checked him. Rex was hurt, but he was alive. He licked the man's face and wagged his tail. + +"Thank you, thank you!" Tim and Mia said. + +"You're welcome, kids. I'm glad Rex is okay. He's a brave dog. But you should be careful. Don't play near the road. And don't wave to strangers. They might not pay attention. They might hurt you or your dog. Do you understand?" the man said. + +"Yes, sir. We understand. We're sorry. We won't do it again. We love Rex. He's our best friend. We're happy you saved him. You're our hero." Tim and Mia said. + +The man smiled and hugged them. He gave them some cookies and milk. He called the police and the ambulance. He helped the driver, who was sorry and ashamed. He learned his lesson. He said he would never use his phone while driving again. He said he was lucky no one died. He said he was sorry to Rex and the twins. + +Tim and Mia learned their lesson too. They thanked the man again and again. They took care of Rex and gave him lots of love. They played on the porch, but they stayed away from the road. They waved to their friends and family, but not to strangers. They were gifted twins, but they were also smart and safe. +Sam loves to ride his toy bike. He can go very fast and make loud noises. He likes to pretend he is a racer and zoom around the park. He wears a helmet and gloves to be safe. + +One day, he sees a new toy at the park. It is a big red car with four wheels and a horn. It looks very impressive. Sam wants to try it. He asks the boy who has the car if he can have a turn. The boy says yes, but only for a little while. + +Sam gets in the car and starts to drive. He presses the horn and smiles. He feels very happy. He thinks the car is the best toy ever. He forgets about his bike and the time. + +The boy who has the car gets angry. He wants his toy back. He tells Sam to stop and get out. Sam does not listen. He keeps driving and honking. The boy starts to cry. He runs to his mom and tells her what happened. + +Sam's mom sees what is going on. She calls Sam and tells him to come back. She says he has to share and be nice. She says he has to say sorry to the boy and give him his toy back. Sam feels bad. He realizes he was wrong. He stops the car and gets out. He says sorry to the boy and gives him his toy back. He says the car is very impressive, but he likes his bike too. He asks the boy if they can be friends and play together. The boy says yes. They smile and hug. Sam's mom and the boy's mom are proud of them. They say they can play with both toys and have fun. Sam and the boy agree. They ride the car and the bike and share and laugh. They have a good day at the park. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play and have fun. But they also have to study. Their mom gives them books and crayons. She says, "Study hard, my loves. You will learn many things." + +Sara and Ben are obedient. They open their books and look at the pictures. They try to read the words. They use their crayons to draw and color. They study for a long time. + +Then their mom comes back. She smiles and says, "You did a good job, my loves. I am proud of you. Now it is time for lunch. I made some squash for you. Do you like squash?" + +Sara and Ben nod. They like squash. It is orange and soft and sweet. They follow their mom to the kitchen. They wash their hands and sit at the table. They eat their squash and say, "Thank you, mom. It is yummy." + +Their mom hugs them and says, "You are welcome, my loves. You are good and smart and kind. I love you very much." Sara and Ben hug their mom back and say, "We love you too, mom. You are the best." +Lily liked to play dress-up with her mom's clothes. She found a green tie in the closet and put it around her neck. She hoped her mom would not be mad. She felt like a big girl. + +But then her brother Tom came in and saw her. He laughed and said, "You look silly! That's not for girls, that's for boys!" He tried to pull the tie off her neck. Lily did not like that. She said, "No, stop! It's mine!" + +They started to tug and pull on the tie. It got tighter and tighter around Lily's neck. She felt scared and hurt. She cried, "Help! Help!" + +Mom heard the noise and came in. She saw what was happening and quickly untied the tie. She hugged Lily and said, "Are you okay, sweetie? That was very dangerous. You could have choked." She looked at Tom and said, "And you, young man, you should not tease your sister or take her things. That was very mean. You need to say sorry." + +Tom felt sorry and ashamed. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was just joking. I didn't mean to hurt you." He gave her a hug and said, "You can have the tie if you want. It looks nice on you." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Tom. I forgive you. But I don't want the tie anymore. It's too tight. Let's play something else." They put the tie back in the closet and went to play with their toys. Mom was glad they made up. She hoped they would be nice to each other from now on. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They had a big box and some old clothes. They wanted to make a house for their dolls. + +"Look, I have a rag for a curtain," Lily said. She hung the rag on a stick. "Now our house is cozy." + +Ben nodded. He had a funny hat on his head. It was too big for him and had a hole. He found it in the box. "I have a hat for a king," he said. "I am the king of the house." + +Lily giggled. She had a necklace of beads. It was shiny and colorful. She found it in the box too. "I have a necklace for a queen," she said. "I am the queen of the house." + +They played for a long time. They pretended to cook, to read, to sing and to dance. They had a lot of fun. + +Then they heard their mom calling them. "Lily, Ben, it's time for lunch. Come inside, please." + +They ran to their mom. They hugged her and told her about their game. She smiled and said, "That sounds like a wonderful game. I'm glad you had fun. Do you remember where you got the box and the clothes?" + +They nodded. They remembered. They got them from their grandma. She gave them to them last week. She said they were her old things. She said they could use them for anything they wanted. + +They loved their grandma. She was very kind and funny. She always had stories to tell them. They missed her. They wanted to see her again soon. + +They said, "Thank you, grandma, for the box and the clothes. We love you." + +They hoped she heard them. They hoped she was happy. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play pretend. Today, they pretend to be lions. They roar and jump on the sofa. They use pillows as their mane and tail. + +"Anna, you are a fierce lioness. You hunt for food. I am a brave lion. I protect our den," Ben says. + +"Roar! Yes, Ben. We are the best lions. Let's find some zebra to eat," Anna says. + +They run to the kitchen. They see Mom making a cake. They sneak behind her. They pounce on her legs. + +"Roar! We got you, Mom. You are our zebra," Ben says. + +"Roar! You are yummy, Mom. Can we have some cake too?" Anna says. + +Mom laughs and hugs them. She is not scared of the lions. She loves them. + +"Of course, you can have some cake, my little lions. But first, you have to wash your paws and brush your teeth. And then, you have to drive to the store with me. We need some milk and eggs," Mom says. + +"Drive? Can we drive the car, Mom?" Ben asks. + +"No, silly. You are too small to drive the car. But you can sit in the back seat and pretend to drive. You can use your pillows as your steering wheel and horn. How does that sound?" Mom says. + +"Yay! That sounds fun, Mom. Come on, Anna. Let's go drive with Mom," Ben says. + +They grab their pillows and run to the car. They are happy. They are lions. They are drivers. They are twins. +Lila and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lila had a doll and Ben had a car. They liked to make noises and pretend they were going on adventures. + +"Vroom, vroom, my car is very fast and strong!" Ben said, zooming his car around the couch. + +"My doll is very pretty and kind, she likes to help people!" Lila said, brushing her doll's hair. + +They were having fun, until Ben saw Lila's doll and wanted to play with it. + +"Can I have your doll, Lila? I want to see how she looks in my car!" Ben asked, reaching for the doll. + +"No, Ben, this is my doll, you have your car!" Lila said, holding her doll tightly. + +"But I want to play with your doll, she is more fun than my car!" Ben said, trying to grab the doll. + +Lila and Ben started to pull and tug on the doll, until they heard a loud rip. The doll's arm came off and fell on the floor. + +"Oh no, look what you did, Ben! You broke my doll!" Lila cried, looking at the doll's arm. + +"I'm sorry, Lila, I didn't mean to break your doll!" Ben said, feeling bad. + +They both looked at the doll's arm and felt sad. They didn't know how to fix it. + +"Maybe we can find something to replace the doll's arm, Lila. Something that is strong and can hold on to the doll," Ben said, looking around the room. + +He saw a wooden spoon on the table. He picked it up and brought it to Lila. + +"Here, Lila, maybe this can be the doll's new arm. It is strong and can hold on to the doll," Ben said, handing the spoon to Lila. + +Lila looked at the spoon and then at the doll. She smiled and took the spoon. + +"Thank you, Ben, this is a good idea. This can be the doll's new arm. It is strong and can hold on to the doll," Lila said, putting the spoon in the doll's sleeve. + +She hugged the doll and then hugged Ben. + +"I'm sorry I was mad at you, Ben. You are a good friend," Lila said. + +"I'm sorry I broke your doll, Lila. You are a good friend, too," Ben said. + +They both smiled and went back to playing with their toys. They learned to share and to replace things that were broken. They had fun with their doll and their car. They were happy. +Lila was a gifted girl who liked to draw and sing. She had a blue sweater that her grandma made for her. She loved her sweater very much and wore it every day. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a boy playing with a ball. The boy was mean and rude. He saw Lila's sweater and wanted it for himself. He ran to Lila and tried to take her sweater. + +Lila did not want to give her sweater to the boy. She said, "No, this is my sweater. Go away!" But the boy did not listen. He pulled and tugged on her sweater. Lila pulled and tugged back. They started to fight over the sweater. + +Lila's mom saw them fighting and ran to stop them. She said, "Stop, stop, this is not nice. You should not fight over things. You should share and be kind." But the boy and Lila did not stop. They fought harder and harder. + +Then, something bad happened. The sweater ripped in half. The boy and Lila both fell to the ground. They looked at the sweater and cried. Lila's mom picked up Lila and hugged her. She said, "I'm sorry, Lila. Your sweater is broken. I know you loved it very much. But fighting is not the answer. Fighting only makes things worse. You should have told me or asked for help." + +Lila felt sad and sorry. She wished she had not fought with the boy. She wished she still had her sweater. She learned a hard lesson that day. Fighting is not good. Fighting can ruin things you love. +One day, a boy named Ben and his mom went to the store. Ben liked the store because it had many toys and books and candy. He wanted to buy everything, but his mom said no. She said they only had money for some food and a new shirt for Ben. + +Ben was sad and angry. He did not want a new shirt. He wanted a toy car. He saw a big toy car on a shelf. It was red and shiny and had four wheels. He wanted it very much. He looked at his mom. She was busy talking to a lady. Ben had an idea. He took the toy car and hid it under his shirt. He thought his mom would not see it. + +But Ben did not know that the store had a ghost. The ghost was playful and liked to make jokes. He saw Ben take the toy car. He thought it was funny. He decided to have some fun with Ben. He followed Ben and his mom to the door. He waited for the right moment. Then he said in a loud voice, "Boo!" + +Ben and his mom jumped. They turned around and saw the ghost. He was white and fuzzy and had two big eyes and a smile. He pointed at Ben's shirt. He said, "What do you have there, little boy?" + +Ben felt scared and ashamed. He knew he did something bad. He took out the toy car and gave it back to the ghost. He said, "I'm sorry. I wanted the toy car, but I did not have money. I took it without asking. It was wrong." + +The ghost nodded. He said, "That's right. It was wrong. You should not take things that are not yours. It is not nice. It is not fair. It makes people sad and angry. You should always ask before you take something. And you should be happy with what you have. You have a mom who loves you and buys you what you need. You have a new shirt that is nice and warm. You have many other toys and books and candy at home. You have enough. You do not need more." + +Ben nodded. He said, "You are right. I'm sorry. I will not do it again. I will be happy with what I have. And I will say thank you to my mom." + +The ghost smiled. He said, "That's good. I'm glad you learned your lesson. And I'm sorry for scaring you. I was just playing. I like to play. But I also like to help. Do you want to play with me for a little while?" + +Ben looked at his mom. She smiled and nodded. She said, "It's okay, Ben. You can play with the ghost for a little while. He seems nice. And he helped you see your mistake. But remember, you have to say sorry to the store too. And you have to be careful with the toys. They belong to the store, not to you." + +Ben said, "Okay, mom. I will say sorry to the store. And I will be careful with the toys. And I will have fun with the ghost. Thank you, mom. I love you." + +Ben and the ghost went to play with the toys. They had a lot of fun. They laughed and talked and shared. Ben learned to be honest and grateful. The ghost learned to be gentle and kind. They became friends. And they lived happily ever after. The end. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. They are happy and have fun. + +But then, a big cloud comes and covers the sun. The park becomes dark and cold. Anna and Ben do not like it. They want the sun to come back. + +"Sun, sun, where are you?" Anna asks. "Please come back and make us warm and bright." + +"Sun, sun, come out now!" Ben demands. He is angry and loud. He does not like to wait. + +But the sun does not listen to Ben. The sun is patient and does not hurry. The sun knows that the cloud will go away soon. + +"Ben, do not shout at the sun," Anna says. "The sun is busy and has a lot of work. The sun has to shine on many places and people. The sun will come back when it is time." + +"Anna, you are right," Ben says. He is sorry and calm. He does not want to be rude to the sun. He wants to be patient and kind. + +Anna and Ben hug and smile. They decide to play a new game. They pretend to be clouds and suns. They take turns to hide and shine. They are happy and have fun again. +Lily and Ben are twins, but they are very unique. Lily likes to play with dolls and draw with crayons. Ben likes to play with cars and build with blocks. They have a big yard where they can play together or alone. + +One day, Lily and Ben are playing in the yard. Lily is having a tea party with her dolls. She has a pink tablecloth, a yellow teapot, and some cookies. Ben is driving his cars on a dirt track. He has a red car, a blue car, and a green car. + +Lily sees Ben's cars and thinks they look fun. She walks over to him and says, "Can I play with your cars, Ben?" + +Ben shakes his head and says, "No, Lily. These are my cars. You have your dolls. Go away." + +Lily feels sad and angry. She says, "That's not fair, Ben. You have to share. Give me a car, or I will tell Mommy." + +Ben feels mad and stubborn. He says, "No, Lily. You can't tell me what to do. These are my cars. Go away." + +Lily and Ben start to yell at each other. They both want to play with the cars. They both want to have their own way. They both scream, "Mine! Mine! Mine!" + +Mommy hears the screams and comes out of the house. She sees Lily and Ben fighting over the cars. She says, "Stop, Lily and Ben. What is going on here? Why are you screaming?" + +Lily and Ben stop screaming and look at Mommy. They both try to explain why they are right and the other is wrong. They both point at the cars and say, "Mine! Mine! Mine!" + +Mommy sighs and says, "Lily and Ben, you are twins, but you are very unique. You have different things that you like to play with. But you also have to learn to share and take turns. You can't scream and fight over the cars. That's not nice. How about you play with the cars together for a while, and then you switch and play with the dolls together for a while? That way, you can both have fun and be happy." + +Lily and Ben think about what Mommy says. They look at each other and say, "Sorry, Lily. Sorry, Ben." + +They hug and say, "I love you, Lily. I love you, Ben." + +They decide to play with the cars together for a while, and then they switch and play with the dolls together for a while. They have fun and are happy. They are twins, but they are very unique. +Sam and Lily were friends. They liked to play with toys and books. One day, Sam had a new toy. It was a big truck that could make noise and move. Lily wanted to play with it too. + +"Can I have a turn with your truck, Sam?" Lily asked. + +"OK, but you have to be patient. I want to play with it first," Sam said. + +Lily nodded. She waited and waited. She watched Sam drive the truck around the room. She hoped he would come and share with her soon. + +But Sam did not come. He kept playing with the truck. He did not look at Lily. He did not care if she was bored or sad. + +Lily felt angry. She did not like Sam anymore. He was not a reliable friend. He did not keep his promise. He was selfish and mean. + +She decided to take the truck from him. She ran to him and grabbed the truck. She pulled hard. Sam pulled harder. They both shouted and cried. + +The truck broke. It snapped in two. It could not make noise or move anymore. It was ruined. + +Sam and Lily were both very upset. They blamed each other. They threw the broken pieces on the floor. They did not want to play together anymore. + +They went to their own corners. They were lonely and unhappy. They had no toy and no friend. They wished they had been nicer and more patient. But it was too late. The end. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the wood near their home. They saw many animals and plants in the wood. They were happy and curious. + +One day, they found a big tree with a hole in it. They wanted to see what was inside. They whispered to each other, "Let's go in and look!" They crawled into the hole and saw a dark and hard space. They felt scared and cold. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud roar. It was a bear! The bear lived in the tree and did not like visitors. The bear was angry and hungry. He saw Lily and Tom and wanted to eat them. + +Lily and Tom screamed and ran out of the hole. They ran as fast as they could to their home. They were lucky and safe. They hugged each other and cried. + +They learned a lesson. They should not go into places where they do not belong. They should respect the animals and their homes. They should listen to their parents and not wander too far. They should be careful and smart. +Tim and Lily liked to play outside. They had a big yard with many trees and flowers. Sometimes they helped their dad cut lumber from the trees. Dad said lumber was important for making things like houses and fences. + +One day, the sky was gray and cloudy. Tim and Lily wanted to play, but dad said it might rain soon. He told them to stay close to the house and not go too far. He gave them some lumber to play with. They could make anything they wanted with the lumber. + +Tim and Lily decided to make a boat with the lumber. They used a big piece for the bottom and some smaller pieces for the sides. They found some nails and a hammer in dad's toolbox. They worked hard to make their boat. They were very proud of it. + +They put their boat on the grass and pretended to sail on the water. They made noises like waves and seagulls. They had a lot of fun. They did not notice the dark clouds getting closer and closer. + +Suddenly, it started to rain. Big drops of water fell from the sky. Tim and Lily were surprised and scared. They ran to the house, but they forgot their boat. They left it on the grass. + +The rain got heavier and heavier. It made puddles on the ground. The puddles got bigger and bigger. They covered the grass and the flowers. They reached the boat. + +The boat floated on the water. It moved with the wind. It looked like a real boat on a real sea. Tim and Lily watched from the window. They were sad. They wanted their boat back. + +But then they saw something amazing. A duck came to the boat. It climbed on the boat and quacked. It looked happy. It liked the boat. It made the boat its home. + +Tim and Lily smiled. They were not sad anymore. They were glad. They had made a boat and a friend. They had made something important with the lumber. +Anna and Ben love to play in the park. They like to run, jump, slide and swing. They also like to look at the trees and the flowers. The trees have many colors in the fall. They are red, yellow, orange and brown. The leaves fall from the trees and make a big pile on the ground. + +One day, Anna and Ben go to the park with their mom. They see a perfect leaf on a branch. It is big and red and shiny. Anna wants to get the leaf. She asks her mom to lift her up. Her mom says no. She says the branch is too high and too thin. She says it is not safe. + +Anna is sad. She really wants the leaf. She thinks of a plan. She asks Ben to help her. She says they can make a ladder with the swings. She says they can climb on the swings and reach the branch. Ben thinks it is a good idea. He says they can do it when their mom is not looking. + +They wait for their mom to sit on a bench and read a book. Then they run to the swings. They push the swings together and tie them with their scarves. They make a ladder with four swings. They are very proud. They think they are very smart. + +They start to climb on the ladder. Anna goes first. She is careful and slow. She gets to the third swing. She sees the leaf. It is very close. She stretches her arm. She tries to grab the leaf. But the branch is too far. She can't reach it. She leans forward. She loses her balance. She falls from the ladder. She screams. + +Ben is on the second swing. He hears Anna scream. He looks down. He sees Anna fall. He is scared. He wants to help her. He tries to get down. But the ladder is not stable. It swings and shakes. He falls from the ladder too. He screams. + +Their mom hears them scream. She looks up. She sees them fall. She is shocked. She drops her book. She runs to them. She catches them in her arms. She hugs them. She is glad they are not hurt. She is also angry. She asks them what they were doing. She tells them they were very naughty. She tells them they could have been hurt. She tells them they should never do that again. + +Anna and Ben are sorry. They cry. They say they are sorry. They say they wanted the leaf. They say it was perfect. They say they had a plan. They say they made a ladder. They say they were smart. + +Their mom shakes her head. She says they were not smart. She says they were foolish. She says the leaf was not worth it. She says they should not risk their safety for a leaf. She says they should remain on the ground. She says the ground is safe and fun. She says there are many leaves on the ground. She says they can play with them. She says they can make a leaf collage. She says they can make a leaf crown. She says they can make a leaf angel. + +Anna and Ben stop crying. They look at the ground. They see many leaves. They are red, yellow, orange and brown. They are big and shiny. They are perfect. They smile. They say they like the leaves on the ground. They say they want to play with them. They say they want to make a leaf collage. They say they want to make a leaf crown. They say they want to make a leaf angel. + +Their mom smiles too. She says she is happy they are happy. She says she loves them. She says they can play with the leaves. She says they can have fun. She says they can be creative. She says they can be smart. She says they can be safe. She says they can be perfect. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog has a shiny collar. It says "guard" on it. + +"Wow, look at that dog!" Tom says. "He is brilliant. He can guard things." + +"Can we pet him?" Sara asks. "He looks nice." + +"I don't know," Tom says. "Maybe he is not friendly. Maybe he will bark or bite." + +They go closer to the dog. The dog sees them. He wags his tail. He does not bark or bite. He licks their hands. + +"Hello, doggy," Sara says. "You are very soft and warm. What is your name?" + +The dog does not answer. He just wags his tail more. + +"His name is Rex," a voice says. It is a man. He wears a uniform. He has a badge. He is the dog's owner. + +"Hello, sir," Tom says. "Is this your dog?" + +"Yes, he is," the man says. "He is a guard dog. He helps me keep the park safe." + +"Wow, that is cool," Tom says. "Can we play with him?" + +"Sure, you can," the man says. "But only if you are careful. He is a good dog, but he is also strong and fast. He can run and jump and catch things. He likes to play fetch." + +"Can we play fetch with him?" Sara asks. + +"Of course," the man says. "Here, take this ball. Throw it and he will bring it back to you. But remember, you have to say 'stay' when you want him to stop. He will listen to you if you say it loud and clear." + +"Okay, we will," Sara and Tom say. + +They take the ball. They throw it. Rex runs after it. He catches it. He brings it back. He drops it. He waits. + +"Good boy, Rex!" Sara and Tom say. They pet him. They throw the ball again. Rex runs again. He catches it again. He brings it back again. He drops it again. He waits again. + +They play fetch for a long time. They have fun. Rex has fun too. He is a brilliant guard dog. He is also a brilliant friend. +Lily liked to draw with her pen. She had a blue pen and a red pen. She drew flowers and stars and houses. She liked to add more things to her drawings. She added a sun and a moon and a cat. + +One day, Lily saw a new pen in her mom's bag. It was a modern pen. It had a button and a light. Lily wanted to try it. She took the pen and pushed the button. The light turned on and made a sound. Lily was happy. She drew with the modern pen on her paper. + +But the modern pen was not a normal pen. It was a laser pen. It made holes in the paper. Lily did not know that. She added more holes to her drawing. She thought it was fun. She made a big hole in the middle of her paper. + +Mom saw what Lily did. She was not happy. She took the modern pen from Lily. She said, "This is not a pen for drawing. This is a pen for work. It is dangerous. You could hurt yourself or someone else. You should not take things from my bag without asking." + +Lily was sorry. She did not want to make mom angry. She did not want to hurt anyone. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I did not know. I just wanted to draw with the modern pen. It was shiny and pretty." + +Mom hugged Lily. She said, "I know, sweetie. But you have to be careful with things you don't know. Some things are not for kids. You can draw with your blue pen and your red pen. They are safe and nice. And you can add anything you want to your drawings. They are beautiful and creative." + +Lily smiled. She said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. Can I draw you a flower with my blue pen and my red pen?" + +Mom said, "Of course, Lily. I would love that. You are a good artist. And a good daughter." +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a big flag with many colors. They take turns to wave the flag and run. + +One day, they see a new slide in the park. It is very tall and shiny. They want to try it. But there is a long line of children waiting for the slide. Tom and Mia are sad. They do not want to wait. + +They look around. They see a swing. It is available. No one is on it. They run to the swing. They leave the flag on the grass. + +"Let's swing, Mia!" Tom says. + +"OK, Tom!" Mia says. + +They push each other on the swing. They go very high. They feel happy. + +But then, they hear a shout. It is a loud and angry shout. + +"Hey, that's my flag!" The shout comes from a boy. He is bigger than Tom and Mia. He has a mean face. He runs to the flag. He grabs it. + +Tom and Mia are scared. They stop swinging. They look at the boy. + +"Please, give us back our flag!" Tom says. + +"No, it's mine now!" The boy says. He waves the flag. He laughs. + +Tom and Mia do not know what to do. They want their flag back. But they are afraid of the boy. They feel sad. +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They saw a big red apple on a tree. They wanted to taste it. They climbed on a chair and reached for the apple. But the apple was too high. + +They heard a noise. It was a bird. The bird was sitting on a branch near the apple. The bird looked at them and said, "Tweet, tweet, tweet!" + +Ben and Lily smiled. They asked the bird, "Can you help us get the apple? We want to taste it. It looks yummy." + +The bird nodded. It flew to the apple and pecked it. The apple fell to the ground. Ben and Lily ran to the apple and picked it up. They thanked the bird. + +They bit the apple. It was sweet and juicy. They liked it. They shared it with the bird. The bird liked it too. They were happy. They heard another noise. It was their mom. She called them for lunch. They ran to the house. They had soup and bread. The soup was hot and thick. The bread was soft and crunchy. They ate it all. They told their mom about the apple and the bird. Their mom smiled. She said, "You had a good adventure. I'm proud of you." They hugged their mom. They were happy. +Lily loved her little kitten, Snowy. She liked to play with him, feed him, and cuddle him. But one day, Snowy ran away from home. Lily was very sad and cried a lot. + +She asked her mom, "Where is Snowy? I miss him so much." + +Mom said, "I don't know, honey. Maybe he got lost or scared. We have to look for him. Maybe he will come back soon." + +Lily and Mom put up posters with Snowy's picture and name. They asked their neighbors and friends if they had seen him. They walked around the park and the streets, calling his name. But they could not find him. + +Lily felt hopeless. She thought she would never see Snowy again. She wished she could restore him to her arms. + +Then, one day, she heard a familiar meow outside her window. She ran to the door and opened it. There was Snowy, dirty and hungry, but alive and happy. He ran to Lily and rubbed his head against her leg. + +Lily was overjoyed. She picked him up and hugged him. She said, "Snowy, you're back! I love you so much. I'm sorry you were gone. Don't ever leave me again." + +Snowy purred and licked her face. He was glad to be home. He loved Lily too. + +Mom smiled and said, "I'm so happy for you, Lily. You found your kitten. He restored your happiness." + +Lily and Snowy went inside and played together. They were the best friends ever. +Jill and Ben are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. They also have a big fan. The fan makes cool air when it is hot. + +One day, Jill and Ben are playing with their blocks. They hear a loud noise. It is the fan. The fan is making a strange sound. It is not usual. + +"What is that?" Jill asks. + +"I don't know," Ben says. "Maybe the fan is broken." + +They look at the fan. The fan is shaking. It is not steady. It is not safe. + +Jill and Ben are scared. They worry about the fan. They worry it will fall. They worry it will hurt them. + +"Mom!" Jill and Ben shout. "Help!" + +Mom hears them. She runs to their room. She sees the fan. She turns it off. She hugs Jill and Ben. + +"Don't worry, my loves," Mom says. "The fan is old. It needs to be fixed. I will call Dad. He will fix it or get a new one. You are safe. You are brave." + +Jill and Ben feel better. They thank Mom. They hug her back. They are happy. They are not scared. They are not worried. They play with their blocks again. They wait for Dad. They hope he will bring a new fan. A fan that is not unusual. A fan that is quiet. A fan that is cool. +Anna and Ben were playing in the sand. They had a bucket and a spade each. They wanted to make a big castle with towers and walls. + +"Look at my castle, Anna!" Ben said. "It is so tall and strong. No one can knock it down." + +Anna looked at Ben's castle. It was bigger than hers. She felt a little sad. She wanted to make a better castle. She had an idea. + +She took her spade and dug a hole near Ben's castle. She filled her bucket with water from the sea. She poured the water into the hole. The water made the sand wet and soft. + +"Watch out, Ben!" Anna shouted. "I have a surprise for you!" + +She pushed her spade under Ben's castle. She lifted it up. The wet sand made the castle collapse. Ben's castle fell apart. It was a big mess. + +Ben was very angry. He looked at his ruined castle. He looked at Anna. He felt embarrassed. He wanted to cry. + +"Why did you do that, Anna?" Ben asked. "That was not nice. That was mean. You ruined my castle. You are a bad friend." + +Anna felt sorry. She did not mean to make Ben angry. She did not mean to embarrass him. She wanted to have fun. She wanted to make him laugh. + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Anna said. "I was just joking. I wanted to play with you. I did not know you would be so sad. Please don't be mad at me. Can we still be friends?" + +Ben looked at Anna. He saw her red face. He saw her big eyes. He saw her spade in her hand. He thought for a moment. He decided to forgive her. + +"Okay, Anna," Ben said. "I'm not mad at you anymore. You are still my friend. But don't do that again. It was not funny. It was mean. Next time, let's make a castle together. Okay?" + +Anna nodded. She smiled. She hugged Ben. They were friends again. + +They took their buckets and spades. They found a new spot in the sand. They started to make a new castle. A bigger and better castle. A castle for both of them. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, Anna sees a new book on Ben's shelf. It has many pictures of animals and colors. Anna wants the book very much. + +"Can I look at your book, Ben?" Anna asks. + +"Sure, Anna. You can look, but don't take it. It is my book. Mom gave it to me for my birthday." Ben says. + +Anna nods, but she does not listen. She looks at the book for a while, then she puts it in her bag. She thinks Ben will not notice. She is happy. She has a new book. + +Ben does not see Anna steal his book. He is busy playing with his cars. He likes to make them go fast and make noises. He does not look at his shelf. + +Later, Anna goes home. She shows her mom the book. She says she found it on the street. Her mom is happy. She says Anna is lucky. She says she will read the book to Anna before bed. She gives Anna a hug and a massage. She says she loves Anna. + +Anna feels good. She likes the hug and the massage. She likes the book. She thinks she is smart. + +The next day, Anna and Ben meet again. They want to play. Ben looks at his shelf. He does not see his book. He is upset. He looks for his book everywhere. He cannot find it. He asks Anna. + +"Anna, have you seen my book? The one with the animals and colors? It is gone. I can't find it." Ben says. + +Anna feels bad. She knows she has the book. She knows she stole it. She does not want to tell Ben. She lies. + +"No, Ben. I have not seen your book. Maybe you lost it. Maybe someone else took it. I don't know." Anna says. + +Ben is sad. He does not believe Anna. He thinks Anna is lying. He thinks Anna stole his book. He is angry. He does not want to play with Anna. He says Anna is a bad friend. He says Anna is a thief. He says he hates Anna. + +Anna is scared. She does not want Ben to hate her. She does not want to lose her friend. She does not want to be a thief. She wants to give back the book. But she is afraid. She does not know what to do. + +The end. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. There is a big tree in the park. Tom and Lily want to climb the tree. + +"Can you climb the tree?" Tom asks Lily. + +"I don't know. It is very high." Lily says. + +"Let me help you. Give me your hand." Tom says. + +Tom holds Lily's hand and helps her climb the tree. They reach a big branch and sit on it. They can see the whole park from the tree. + +"Wow, this is cool!" Lily says. + +"Yes, it is. We are like birds!" Tom says. + +They laugh and look at the sky. They see a cloud that looks like a dog. They see a bird that sings a song. They feel the wind that blows their hair. They are happy. They are friends. They like to climb the tree. +Tim and Mia like to play pirate. They have a big box that is their ship. They put on hats and scarves and say "Arrr!" They take turns to be the captain and the mate. + +One day, they find a new toy in the box. It is a shiny sword. Tim wants to take it and be the captain. He says, "This is my sword. I am the best pirate. You are the mate. Do what I say." + +Mia does not like that. She says, "No, it is not your sword. It is our sword. We can share it. You are not the best pirate. You are a mean pirate. I do not want to play with you." + +Tim and Mia start to fight. They pull the sword and yell. The sword is not fit for them. It is too big and heavy. It slips from their hands and falls on the floor. It breaks in two. + +Tim and Mia stop fighting. They look at the sword. They feel sad. They say, "Oh no, we broke the sword. It was a nice sword. We are sorry. We are bad pirates." + +They hug and say, "We are sorry. We are friends. We are good pirates. We do not need a sword. We have each other." They put the sword back in the box. They play pirate again. They have fun. +Lily was a little girl who liked to grow flowers. She had a small garden in her backyard, where she planted seeds and watered them every day. She loved to see the flowers grow and bloom in different colors. + +One day, Lily saw a big blanket on the couch. It was soft and warm and had pretty patterns on it. Lily wanted to play with the blanket, so she took it and ran outside. She thought it would be fun to make a tent with the blanket and the flowers. + +But Lily was naughty. She did not ask her mom if she could use the blanket. She did not know that the blanket was special. It was a gift from her grandma, who made it by hand. It was very old and delicate, and could not get dirty or wet. + +When Lily's mom saw that the blanket was gone, she was very worried. She looked everywhere for it, but she could not find it. She called Lily and asked her where the blanket was. Lily did not answer. She was hiding in her tent, under the blanket and the flowers. + +Lily's mom went outside and saw the tent. She was very angry. She pulled the blanket off the tent and saw that it was covered in dirt and water and petals. She scolded Lily and told her that she was very naughty. She took the blanket and the flowers away from her and sent her to her room. + +Lily was very sad. She did not mean to ruin the blanket. She did not know that it was special. She wanted to say sorry to her mom and her grandma. She wished she had asked before she took the blanket. She learned her lesson. She decided to be good and not take things without asking. She hoped that her mom and her grandma would forgive her. +Lila was a little girl who liked to play in the garden. She liked to dig and look for bugs and worms. One day, she found a big root that looked like a funny snake. She pulled and pulled until the root came out of the ground. + +She was very proud of her root and wanted to show it to her mom. But on the way to the house, she felt thirsty. She saw a hose that was dripping water. She thought, maybe I can drink some water from the hose. She put the root down and went to the hose. + +She opened her mouth and tried to drink the water. But the water was not good. It was dirty and tasted bad. She spit it out and made a face. She felt sick and wanted to cry. She was foolish to drink from the hose. + +She looked for her root, but she could not find it. A dog had come and taken it away. He thought it was a bone and ran away with it. Lila was sad and angry. She had lost her root and her water. She wished she had not been foolish. She ran to her mom and hugged her. Her mom gave her a glass of clean water and a hug. She told her, next time, do not drink from the hose. And do not play with roots. They are not toys. They are for plants. Lila nodded and said sorry. She learned her lesson. +Tom and Lily were young and liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big ladder near a house. The ladder was shiny and tall. They wanted to climb it and see what was on the roof. + +"Let's go up the ladder, Lily!" Tom said. "It will be fun!" + +"OK, Tom, but be careful!" Lily said. She followed Tom to the ladder. + +They started to climb the ladder, one step at a time. They felt happy and brave. They gazed at the sky and the birds. They were almost at the top. + +But then, a loud noise made them jump. It was a dog, barking and running towards them. The dog was angry and wanted to bite them. The dog shook the ladder with its teeth. + +"Help, help!" Tom and Lily cried. They were scared and tried to hold on. But the ladder was not strong. It broke and fell to the ground. Tom and Lily fell with it. + +They landed on the grass, but they were hurt. They had cuts and bruises and blood. They cried and cried. The dog ran away. + +A man came out of the house. He saw the ladder and the children. He was mad and yelled at them. + +"What are you doing here? This is my ladder and my house! You are naughty and stupid! Go away and don't come back!" + +Tom and Lily were sad and sorry. They ran away from the man and the house. They wished they never saw the ladder. They learned a hard lesson. Climbing ladders is not fun. It is dangerous. +Sara liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Lily. Lily had a fancy dress and a fancy hat. Sara liked to make Lily talk and sing. + +One day, Sara's dad came home with a big box. He said, "Sara, I have a surprise for you. Do you want to see what's inside?" + +Sara was very happy. She said, "Yes, yes, please! What is it, dad?" + +Dad opened the box and took out a big doll. It was a man doll. He had a fancy suit and a fancy tie. He had a button on his back. Dad said, "This is Max. He is Lily's friend. He can talk and sing too. Watch this." + +Dad pressed the button and Max said, "Hello, I'm Max. I like to sing and dance. Do you want to play with me?" + +Sara was amazed. She said, "Wow, he can talk! He sounds like a real man. Can I play with him, dad?" + +Dad said, "Of course, Sara. He is yours. You can play with him and Lily. But be careful, he has a special feature. If you press the button twice, he will increase. He will become bigger and bigger. Do you want to try it?" + +Sara was curious. She said, "Yes, I want to try it. Let me see how big he can get." + +Sara pressed the button twice and Max said, "Thank you for playing with me. I'm going to increase now. Don't be scared, I'm still your friend." + +Max started to grow. He became taller and wider. His suit and tie became tighter and smaller. He filled the whole room. Sara was scared. She said, "Dad, dad, help! He is too big. He can't fit in the house. Make him stop!" + +Dad said, "Don't worry, Sara. He will stop soon. He can only increase for a little while. Then he will go back to his normal size. It's just a fun game. He won't hurt you or Lily." + +Sara waited and watched. Max stopped growing. He said, "I'm sorry, Sara. I didn't mean to scare you. I hope you still like me. I'm going to decrease now. I'll be your normal size again." + +Max started to shrink. He became smaller and smaller. His suit and tie became looser and bigger. He fit in the box again. Sara was relieved. She said, "It's okay, Max. I still like you. You are a very fancy man. But next time, don't increase so much. You can play with me and Lily, but stay small, okay?" + +Max said, "Okay, Sara. I understand. I'll stay small. Thank you for playing with me. You are a very nice girl. Can we sing and dance now?" + +Sara said, "Yes, we can. Let's sing and dance. Lily, come join us. We have a new friend. His name is Max. He is a fancy man. He can increase, but he won't. He is fun and kind. We can have a lot of fun together." + +Sara, Lily, and Max sang and danced. Dad watched and smiled. He was glad that Sara liked her surprise. He thought, "What a wonderful family. I love them very much." +Lila and Ben were playing with their toy train. They liked to make it go fast and slow, and to make noises like "choo-choo" and "beep-beep". They also liked to poke the train with their fingers, to see what would happen. + +One day, they saw some steam coming out of the train. They were curious and excited. They wondered what made the steam, and where it went. They decided to poke the steam, too. + +"Look, Ben, steam!" Lila said, pointing at the white cloud. + +"Wow, Lila, steam!" Ben said, nodding his head. + +They both reached out their hands and poked the steam. It felt warm and wet, and it tickled their fingers. They giggled and poked some more. + +But then, the steam stopped. The train was empty. There was no more water inside. Lila and Ben were sad and confused. They wanted more steam, and more fun. + +"Where did the steam go, Lila?" Ben asked, frowning. + +"I don't know, Ben. Maybe it flew away, like a bird." Lila said, shrugging. + +They looked around, but they could not see the steam anywhere. They felt like crying. + +"Maybe we can make more steam, Lila. Maybe we can put more water in the train." Ben said, hoping. + +"Maybe, Ben. Maybe we can ask Mommy for help." Lila said, smiling. + +They ran to find Mommy, and told her about their train and their steam. Mommy listened and smiled, too. She said she would help them make more steam, and more fun. She filled the train with water, and turned it on. Soon, the steam came back, and Lila and Ben were happy again. They thanked Mommy, and went back to play with their train. They poked the steam, and laughed. They had a lot of fun. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and draw pictures. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big bus on the road. The bus is yellow and has many windows. + +"Look, a bus!" Anna says. "Can we ride the bus, mom?" + +"Maybe another day, sweetie," Anna's mom says. "We have to walk to the park today." + +Anna and Ben are sad. They want to ride the bus. They think the bus is fun and fast. They watch the bus go away. + +"Let's play bus!" Ben says. He has an idea. He runs to a bench and sits on it. He pretends the bench is a bus. He makes a beep sound with his mouth. + +"Come on, Anna!" Ben says. "You can be my bus friend!" + +Anna smiles. She runs to the bench and sits next to Ben. She pretends the bench is a bus too. She makes a beep sound with her mouth. + +"Where are we going, Ben?" Anna asks. + +"We are going to the zoo!" Ben says. "We will see many animals!" + +Anna and Ben have fun. They pretend to see lions, monkeys, and elephants. They make animal sounds with their mouths. They spread their arms and act like birds. They are very happy. + +Their moms watch them and laugh. They think Anna and Ben are crazy. But they are also proud. They think Anna and Ben are creative and smart. They love their children very much. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big mop in a bucket. The mop is wet and dirty. + +"Look, a mop!" Tom says. "Let's play with it!" + +"No, Tom, that is not a toy," Jen says. "That is for cleaning. It is yucky." + +But Tom does not listen. He takes the mop and swings it around. He makes a big mess. He splashes water and dirt on Jen and on the grass. + +"Stop, Tom, stop!" Jen says. "You are making me wet and dirty. And you are hurting the mop. The mop is thin and old. It can break." + +But Tom does not stop. He laughs and swings the mop harder. He hits a tree with the mop. The mop breaks. The head falls off. Tom is sad. + +"Oh no, I broke the mop," Tom says. "Now I can't play with it. And I made Jen angry. And I made the park dirty. I am sorry." + +Jen is not angry anymore. She is kind. She hugs Tom. + +"It's okay, Tom," Jen says. "We can fix the mop. And we can clean the park. And we can still be friends. But next time, let's play with something else. Something that is not yucky." +Zara is a zebra who likes to collect things. She collects leaves, rocks, shells and feathers. She has a big box where she keeps her collection. She is very proud of it. + +One day, she meets a monkey named Milo. Milo is curious and friendly. He asks Zara if he can see her collection. Zara says yes and shows him her box. Milo likes Zara's collection. He picks up a feather and says, "This is pretty. Can I have it?" + +Zara is angry. She says, "No, you can't have it. It is mine. I collected it. Go find your own feather." + +Milo is sad. He says, "But I don't have any feathers. I only have bananas. Do you want a banana?" + +Zara thinks for a moment. She likes bananas. They are sweet and yellow. But she also likes her feather. It is soft and colorful. She says, "No, I don't want a banana. I want my feather. Give it back to me." + +Milo and Zara start to fight. They pull and tug at the feather. They make loud noises. They do not notice a lion who is watching them. The lion is hungry and sneaky. He thinks, "These two look tasty. I will eat them both." + +The lion creeps closer and closer. He is ready to pounce. But then he smells something spicy. He sniffs the air and sees a red pepper on the ground. He likes spicy food. He forgets about Milo and Zara. He picks up the pepper and bites it. + +The pepper is very spicy. It burns the lion's mouth and tongue. He roars and spits. He runs away, looking for water. He leaves Milo and Zara alone. + +Milo and Zara stop fighting. They see the lion running away. They are scared and surprised. They say, "Wow, that was close. We are lucky. That pepper saved us." + +They look at each other and smile. They say, "We are sorry. We were silly. We should not fight over a feather. We should share and be friends." + +They hug and make up. They decide to trade. Zara gives Milo the feather and Milo gives Zara a banana. They are happy. They eat the banana and play with the feather. They add them to their collection. They have a new friend. The end. +Lily liked to play with her toys in her room. She had a big fan that made her cool when it was hot. The fan had a string that turned it on and off. Lily wanted to pull the string and make the fan spin. + +She asked her mom, "Can I pull the fan string, please?" + +Mom said, "No, Lily, that is too difficult for you. You are too small and the fan is too high. You might fall and hurt yourself. You can play with your other toys." + +Lily was sad. She wanted to pull the fan string very much. She waited until mom was busy in the kitchen. She got a chair and climbed on it. She reached for the fan string. She pulled it hard. + +But the fan was too heavy and the string was too strong. The fan came down with a loud crash. Lily fell off the chair and bumped her head. She cried out loud. + +Mom heard the noise and ran to the room. She saw the fan on the floor and Lily on the ground. She was very scared and angry. + +She hugged Lily and checked if she was okay. She said, "Lily, what did you do? I told you not to pull the fan string. You could have been hurt very badly. You are very naughty. You have to listen to me." + +Lily was sorry. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted to pull the fan string. I didn't know the fan would fall. I won't do it again." + +Mom said, "I'm glad you are okay, Lily. But you have to be careful and obey me. The fan string is not a toy. It is dangerous. You have to promise me you won't pull it again." + +Lily nodded and said, "I promise, mom. I love you." + +Mom said, "I love you too, Lily. Now let's clean up this mess and find a safer toy to play with." +Sara and Ben liked to play near the old mill. The mill was big and had a wheel that turned in the water. Sometimes they saw ducks and fish in the water. But their mom told them to be careful and not go inside the mill. She said the mill was old and delicate and could break or hurt them. + +One day, Sara and Ben saw a cat near the mill. The cat was black and white and had a bell on its collar. Sara and Ben wanted to pet the cat, but the cat ran away. They followed the cat, but it was too fast. The cat ran inside the mill, through a hole in the wall. + +"Come on, let's go get the cat!" Ben said. + +"No, we can't go inside the mill. Mom said it's dangerous," Sara said. + +"But the cat might be scared or lost. We have to help it," Ben said. + +He ran after the cat, into the mill. Sara was afraid, but she did not want to remain alone. She ran after Ben, into the mill. + +Inside the mill, it was dark and dusty. There were many machines and tools that Sara and Ben did not understand. They heard the cat meow, but they could not see it. They walked around, looking for the cat. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. The wheel of the mill started to turn. The water was pushing it. The machines and tools started to move. Sara and Ben were scared. They did not know how to stop the wheel or the machines. They tried to find the hole in the wall, but they could not. + +"Help! Help!" they shouted. + +The cat heard them and came out of its hiding place. It saw the hole in the wall and ran towards it. It saw Sara and Ben and meowed at them. It wanted them to follow it. + +"Look, the cat! It knows the way out!" Sara said. + +She grabbed Ben's hand and ran after the cat. They followed the cat to the hole in the wall and got out of the mill. They were safe. + +They hugged the cat and thanked it. The cat purred and licked their faces. Then it ran away, back to its home. + +Sara and Ben ran back to their mom. They told her what happened. Their mom was angry and worried, but also relieved. She hugged them and told them to never go inside the mill again. She said the mill was old and delicate and could break or hurt them. + +Sara and Ben nodded and said they were sorry. They learned their lesson. They never went inside the mill again. They only played near the water, where they could see the ducks and fish. And sometimes, they saw the cat, too. The cat was their friend. +Tom and Anna were brother and sister. They liked to play with their toy boats in the bathtub. They pretended that the boats were sailing to different ports around the world. They also pretended that they were wealthy and had many things on their boats. + +One day, Tom wanted to play with Anna's boat. He said, "Anna, can I have your boat? It is bigger and nicer than mine. I want to go to the port of China and trade for silk and spices." + +Anna refused to give Tom her boat. She said, "No, Tom, this is my boat. You have your own boat. You can go to the port of Africa and trade for gold and ivory." + +Tom was angry and tried to grab Anna's boat. Anna pulled it away and splashed water on Tom. Tom splashed water back on Anna. They started to fight and shout. + +Their mother heard the noise and came to the bathroom. She saw the water on the floor and the children fighting. She was not happy. She said, "Tom and Anna, stop fighting right now. You are making a mess and being rude. You need to share your toys and play nicely. If you don't, I will take away your boats and you will have no ports to visit." + +Tom and Anna stopped fighting and looked at their mother. They did not want to lose their boats. They said, "Sorry, mother. We will share and play nicely. We will also clean up the water." + +Their mother smiled and said, "That's good. I'm glad you learned your lesson. Now, why don't you take turns with your boats and visit different ports together? You can learn about different places and cultures and have fun." + +Tom and Anna agreed and hugged their mother. They decided to play together and visit different ports with their boats. They also decided to be more grateful for what they had and not be greedy for what they did not have. They realized that being wealthy was not as important as being kind and respectful. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garden. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big plant that grew in a pot. The plant had green leaves and yellow flowers that smelled nice. + +One day, Lily and Ben had a fight. They both wanted to play with the plant, but they did not want to share. They pulled and tugged on the plant, trying to separate it from each other. The plant did not like this. It felt hurt and sad. + +"Stop it, stop it!" the plant cried. "You are hurting me! I am your friend, not your toy. Please be nice and share me. Then we can all be happy." + +Lily and Ben heard the plant's voice. They felt sorry for what they had done. They looked at the plant and saw that some of its leaves and flowers were torn and wilted. They felt bad and ashamed. + +"We are sorry, plant," they said. "We did not mean to hurt you. We were grumpy and selfish. We love you and we want to be your friends. Can you forgive us?" + +The plant smiled and nodded. It felt happy and relieved. It said, "Of course I forgive you. You are my friends, too. But you have to learn to share and be kind. That is what friends do. Then we can all have fun and grow together." + +Lily and Ben hugged the plant and each other. They learned their lesson. They decided to share the plant and play nicely. They also watered and cared for the plant, so it could heal and bloom. The plant was glad and grateful. It gave them more flowers and a sweet fragrance. They all lived happily in the garden. +Tom and Lily wanted to go to the park. They put on their hats and coats and ran to the door. But their mom said, "Wait, you can't go now. It is raining outside. You have to delay your plan." + +Tom and Lily felt sad. They looked out the window and saw the gloomy sky. They saw the raindrops falling on the grass and the flowers. They saw the puddles on the road. They did not see any color or fun. + +"Can we play inside, mom?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, you can," mom said. "Why don't you get your crayons and paper and draw something? You can make your own color and fun." + +Tom and Lily liked that idea. They got their crayons and paper and sat on the floor. They started to draw. Tom drew a big sun with a smiley face. Lily drew a rainbow with many colors. They drew birds and trees and swings and slides. They drew themselves playing in the park. + +They showed their drawings to mom. Mom smiled and said, "You did a great job. You made a beautiful park with your imagination. Maybe tomorrow the rain will stop and you can go to the real park." + +Tom and Lily smiled too. They did not mind the delay anymore. They had fun with their crayons and paper. They had color and fun in their gloomy day. +Sara likes to dream. She dreams of many things. She dreams of flying in a big plane. She dreams of swimming with fish. She dreams of being a teacher. + +One day, Sara tells her mom about her dreams. "Mom, I want to be a teacher when I grow up. I want to help kids learn new things. That is my job." + +Mom smiles and hugs Sara. "That is a wonderful job, Sara. You can be anything you want to be. But you have to work hard and study well. And you have to be tidy and organized." + +Sara nods. She wants to be a good teacher. She likes to be tidy and organized. She always puts her toys away after playing. She always makes her bed in the morning. She always helps mom with the dishes. + +Mom is proud of Sara. She gives her a kiss and a book. "Here, Sara. This is a book about teachers. You can read it and learn more about your job. And you can dream more about it too." + +Sara is happy. She takes the book and goes to her room. She opens the book and looks at the pictures. She sees teachers and students and classrooms and books. She imagines herself as a teacher. She dreams of teaching kids new things. She dreams of being a teacher. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big tree with many leaves. They wanted to climb the tree and pretend to be kings and queens. + +"I will be the king and you will be the queen," said Ben. He found a stick and put it on his head like a crown. "Look at me, I am the king of the tree!" + +Anna looked around and saw a flower. She picked it and put it on her head like a crown. "I am the queen of the tree," she said. "You are not the only one with a crown." + +They climbed the tree and sat on a branch. They looked at the sky and the birds and felt happy. They waved to the other children in the park. + +But then, a big wind came and blew their crowns away. The stick and the flower flew in the air and landed on the ground. Anna and Ben were sad. They wanted their crowns back. + +They climbed down the tree and ran to get their crowns. But when they got there, they saw a dog. The dog had picked up the stick and the flower in his mouth. He was chewing them and making them into pieces. + +"Hey, that's our crowns!" shouted Ben. He tried to get the stick from the dog, but the dog growled and barked. He was angry and did not want to share. + +Anna was scared of the dog. She did not want to get close to him. She ran away and hid behind a bench. She felt ashamed. She wished she had a real crown, not a flower. + +Ben saw that Anna was afraid and ran away. He felt sorry for her. He did not want to make her sad. He left the stick and the flower to the dog and ran after Anna. + +He found her behind the bench and hugged her. He said, "I'm sorry, Anna. I don't need a crown to be the king. You don't need a crown to be the queen. We can be kings and queens without crowns. We can use our imagination." + +Anna smiled and hugged him back. She said, "You're right, Ben. We don't need crowns to be happy. We have each other. We are the best friends in the world." + +They went back to the tree and climbed it again. They forgot about the crowns and the dog. They played and laughed and had fun. They were the kings and queens of the tree. +Tom is a new boy in the kindergarten. He feels shy and does not know anyone. He sits on a chair and looks at the other children. They play with toys, draw with crayons, and sing songs. Tom wants to join them, but he does not know how to say hello. + +Miss Lee is the teacher. She sees Tom and smiles. She walks to him and says, "Hello, Tom. I am Miss Lee. I am your teacher. Do you like kindergarten?" + +Tom nods, but he does not say anything. He holds a sheet of paper in his hands. He drew a picture of his family on it. He likes to draw, but he does not like to talk. + +Miss Lee says, "That is a nice picture, Tom. Who are they?" + +Tom points to the picture and says, "Mom, dad, me, and Spot." + +Miss Lee says, "Spot is your dog?" + +Tom nods again. He likes Spot. Spot is his best friend. + +Miss Lee says, "Tom, do you want to make some new friends here? I can introduce you to some children who like to draw, too." + +Tom looks at Miss Lee. He feels scared. He does not know if the other children will like him. He thinks it is difficult to make friends. + +Miss Lee says, "Don't be afraid, Tom. They are very nice and friendly. Come with me. I will show you." + +Miss Lee takes Tom by the hand and leads him to a table where some children are drawing. She says, "Hello, everyone. This is Tom. He is new here. He likes to draw, too. Can he join you?" + +The children look at Tom and smile. They say, "Hello, Tom. Welcome to kindergarten. We like to draw, too. What is your favorite thing to draw?" + +Tom feels happy. He sees that the children are not mean. They are curious and kind. He shows them his picture and says, "I like to draw my family and my dog, Spot." + +The children say, "Wow, that is a great picture, Tom. We like your family and your dog, too. Do you want to see our pictures?" + +Tom nods and smiles. He says, "Yes, please." + +The children show him their pictures and tell him their names. They ask him questions and share their crayons. Tom answers and draws with them. He feels more comfortable and relaxed. He thinks that maybe kindergarten is not so difficult after all. He thinks that maybe he can make some new friends here. He thinks that maybe he likes kindergarten. +Once upon a time, there was a man who worked hard every day. He had no hair on his head, so he was bald. One day, he met a little boy who asked him why he was bald. The man replied, "I work so hard that my hair fell off!" + +The little boy was surprised and asked the man if he could help him with his work. The man was happy to have some help and let the boy work with him. They worked together all day long, and the man was very grateful for the boy's help. + +But then, the boy got tired and started to complain. He said, "I don't want to work anymore!" The man was upset and slapped the boy's hand gently. He said, "We must always finish what we start. That's how we learn and grow." + +The boy understood and continued to work with the man. They finished their work and the man thanked the boy for his help. The moral of the story is that hard work pays off and we must always finish what we start. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read the newspaper with her mommy every morning. One day, they saw a lovely picture of a park in the newspaper. Lily's mommy had a plan to take her to that park on the weekend. Lily was so happy that she started to jump up and down. + +On Saturday, they went to the park and it was even more lovely than the picture in the newspaper. Lily and her mommy played on the swings, went down the slide, and had a picnic on a blanket. They had so much fun that they decided to come back to the park every weekend. + +From that day on, Lily and her mommy would read the newspaper together to find new places to go and things to do. They always had a plan for their weekends and made so many lovely memories together. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady who lived in a small hut. She was very kind and loved to bake cookies. One day, she decided to mail some cookies to her friend who lived far away. She went to the post office and sent the cookies in a box. + +On her way back home, she met a little bird who was lost. The old lady felt sorry for the bird and decided to help him. She took the bird to her hut and gave him some food and water. The bird was very happy and chirped a lot. + +The old lady and the bird became good friends. They spent a lot of time together and had fun. The old lady was very happy to have a new friend. She even baked some cookies for the bird. The bird loved the cookies and thanked the old lady. From that day on, the old lady and the bird were always together, and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the store with her mom. They were looking for something to eat for dinner. Suddenly, Lily saw a large chicken in the store. She pointed at it and said, "Mommy, can we buy that chicken?" + +Her mom looked at the chicken and said, "Yes, we can buy it for dinner tonight." Lily was so happy that they were going to have chicken for dinner. + +When they got home, Lily's dad asked what they bought at the store. Lily proudly said, "We bought a large chicken for dinner!" Her dad smiled and said, "That sounds delicious." + +Later that night, they all sat down to eat the chicken. It was so tasty that Lily asked if they could buy another one next time they went to the store. Her parents laughed and said, "Sure, we can buy another chicken next time." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who lived in a small village. One day, her mom asked her to deliver some cookies to her grandma who lived far away. Lily was excited about the journey, but she was worried it would be dull. + +As she walked, she met a friendly dog who asked her where she was going. "I'm going to deliver cookies to my grandma," Lily said. "That sounds like a fun journey," said the dog. + +Lily smiled and continued on her way. When she finally arrived, her grandma was happy to see her and even happier to eat the cookies. "Thank you for delivering these delicious cookies," said her grandma. Lily was proud of herself and happy that her journey wasn't dull after all. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance, especially in her princess costume. One day, Lily's mommy said, "It's time for bed, Lily. You look sleepy." + +Lily replied, "But mommy, I want to sing one more song!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Okay, one more song and then it's time for bed." + +Lily put on her princess costume and began to sing a lullaby. As she sang, she started to feel more and more sleepy. Soon, she was fast asleep, dreaming of all the songs she would sing in her pretty costume the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his ball, a round and bouncy one. One day, Timmy was playing with his ball when he accidentally kicked it too hard and it went into the road. Timmy didn't care and ran after it, but a mighty car was coming and he didn't see it. + +Luckily, a kind lady saw what was happening and quickly ran to Timmy, pulling him out of the road just in time. Timmy was scared and realized that he should have been more careful. The lady told him that it's important to always be careful and to care about our safety and the safety of others. Timmy learned his lesson and promised to be more careful from then on. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a butterfly and wanted to follow it. She asked her mom, "Can we make a path to follow the butterfly?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Sure, we can make a path to follow the butterfly." So, they got some chubby stones and put them in a line. Lily was so happy and said, "Look, we made a path!" + +They followed the path and saw many pretty flowers. Lily said, "I love the flowers, they are so pretty." Her mom replied, "Yes, they are beautiful." Then, they saw the butterfly. Lily said, "Look, there's the butterfly!" Her mom said, "Yes, it's so pretty." They followed the butterfly until it flew away. Lily said, "That was fun, can we make another path tomorrow?" Her mom said, "Of course, we can make a path anytime you want." +Once upon a time, there were three little bears. They all had different bowls to eat their porridge from. One bowl was big, one was medium, and one was small. One day, they went for a walk and saw a big puddle. The littlest bear wanted to jump in, but the other two said no. The big bear said, "If you jump in, you will soak your clothes!" + +The little bear was sad, but then the big bear had an idea. He said, "Let's find some big leaves and make a boat for the little bear's bowl!" They found some leaves and made a boat for the little bear's bowl. Then they all put their bowls in the boat and floated them in the puddle. They had so much fun! + +The moral of the story is that even though we are all different, we can still have fun together and help each other. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Tweety. Tweety loved to fly high in the sky and soar above the trees. One day, Tweety met a little girl named Lily. + +"Hi Tweety!" said Lily. "Do you want a treat?" + +Tweety's eyes grew big as he saw the yummy treat. "Yes please!" he chirped. + +Lily gave Tweety a spicy cracker. Tweety's beak tingled with the spicy flavor. "Wow, that's spicy!" he said. + +Lily giggled. "I'm sorry Tweety, I didn't know you didn't like spicy treats." + +"It's okay," said Tweety. "I still love flying and soaring in the sky." + +And with that, Tweety spread his wings and soared off into the blue sky, feeling happy and free. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she saw a little bug crawling on the ground. The bug was very small and had lots of legs. Lily said, "Hi little bug, what are you doing?" + +The bug said, "I am trying to pack my things because it is getting hot outside." Lily asked, "Where are you going?" The bug replied, "I am going to find a new home where it is not so hot." + +Lily felt sad for the bug and said, "I will help you pack your things and find a new home." So, Lily and the bug packed up all the bug's things and went on an adventure to find a new home. They searched and searched until they found a cool and shady spot under a big tree. The bug was so happy to have a new home and thanked Lily for her help. From that day on, they were the best of friends and had many more adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear named Brownie. Brownie was very big and had thick fur. He liked to hug his friends and play in the forest. One day, Brownie met a small rabbit named Peter. Peter was very small and cute. Brownie wanted to hug Peter, but Peter disagreed. + +Brownie didn't understand why Peter disagreed. Brownie thought Peter was scared of him. Brownie tried to hug Peter again, but Peter ran away. Brownie chased Peter, but he couldn't catch him. Brownie was sad because he couldn't hug Peter. + +Later that day, Brownie saw Peter playing with some other animals. Brownie wanted to play too, but Peter still disagreed. Brownie got angry and started to chase Peter again. This time, Brownie caught Peter and hugged him tightly. But Peter was too small and couldn't breathe. Peter died in Brownie's arms. + +Brownie was very sad and realized that he should have listened to Peter when he disagreed. Brownie never hugged anyone again and lived alone in the forest for the rest of his life. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play all day long in the forest with his friends. One day, Benny was running so fast that he tripped and fell down. He hurt his leg and it started to bleed. + +His friends quickly ran to get a bandage to help Benny. They put the bandage on his leg and Benny felt much better. But he was still tired from his fall. + +As the sun began to set, Benny's mom came to pick him up. She saw his bandage and asked what happened. Benny told her about his fall and how his friends helped him. Benny's mom was proud of his friends for being so kind. She picked Benny up and they went home to rest. + +The next morning, Benny woke up feeling much better. He could run and play again with his friends. The sun began to rise and Benny and his friends started to play. They were all happy and having fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint pictures with her fingers. One day, she went to the river with her mommy. The river was big and the water was wet. + +Lily saw a duck swimming in the river. She said, "Mommy, I want to paint a picture of the duck." Her mommy said, "Okay, let's sit down and paint together." + +Lily dipped her fingers in the wet paint and painted a beautiful picture of the duck. Her mommy helped her paint the river blue. When they were finished, Lily said, "Look mommy, my picture is so pretty!" Her mommy replied, "Yes, it is. You are a great painter, Lily." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, mommy. I love painting with you." They packed up their things and went home, happy and proud of their artwork. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the shop with her mom. Lily saw a graceful butterfly and she wanted to catch it. She asked her mom, "Can I catch the butterfly?" Her mom replied, "No, we must let it fly free." + +Lily was sad but then she saw a little boy who was crying. She asked him, "Why are you crying?" The little boy said, "I lost my toy." Lily replied, "Don't worry, we can help you find it." They searched the shop and found the toy. The little boy was happy and said, "Thank you, Lily." + +Lily felt happy that she could help the little boy. She learned that helping others is important and it makes her feel good too. As they left the shop, Lily saw the graceful butterfly fly away and she felt grateful for the beautiful moment she had with the little boy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and listen to music. One day, she went to a jazz concert with her mommy and daddy. The music was so fun and made her feel dizzy, but she still loved it. + +After the concert, Lily saw a new boy at the park. She said, "Hi, I'm Lily. What's your name?" The boy said, "My name is Max. I just moved here." Lily said, "Welcome to our town! Do you like jazz music?" Max said, "I don't know what jazz is." + +Lily explained to Max that jazz is a kind of music that makes you want to dance and feel happy. Max said, "That sounds fun! Can we listen to some jazz together?" Lily said, "Sure!" and they danced together to the music in the park. From that day on, Lily and Max were good friends who loved to listen to jazz music together. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie lived in a nest high up in a tree. One day, Tweetie heard a loud noise. "What's that noise?" Tweetie asked his friend, a squirrel. + +"It's just the wind," the squirrel replied. + +But Tweetie didn't believe him. He heard the noise again and this time it sounded like it was getting closer. "I think we need to rush back to our nest," Tweetie said. + +The squirrel agreed and they both hurried back to the quiet safety of their nest. Tweetie was happy to be back home where it was cozy and warm. "I'm glad we rushed back here," Tweetie said to the squirrel. + +"I'm glad too," the squirrel replied. "It's always better to be safe in our quiet little nest." +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo was black and swam in a big ocean. One day, Nemo met a friendly crab named Sam. + +"Hi, Nemo. Do you want to play with me?" asked Sam. + +"Yes, please! What do you want to play?" replied Nemo. + +"I want to play tag, but I'm not very good at it. Will you help me?" asked Sam, with a persistent smile. + +"Sure, I can help you. Let's swim and have fun!" said Nemo. + +So, Nemo and Sam played tag and had a great time swimming in the ocean. They laughed and played until it was time for Nemo to go home. Nemo said goodbye to Sam and promised to come back and play again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her dog named Max. One day, Lily and Max went for a walk in the park. Lily saw a big tree and said, "Look, Max! That tree is so tall!" Max barked happily and wagged his tail. + +As they continued walking, Lily saw a squirrel and said, "Wait, Max! Let's watch the squirrel climb the tree." Max sat down and waited patiently with Lily. They watched the squirrel climb up and down the tree. + +After the squirrel went away, Lily said, "Max, are you ready to play fetch?" Max barked excitedly and ran to get his ball. Lily threw the ball and Max ran to fetch it. They played until the sun went down and it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cozy blanket that she loved very much. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She brought her blanket with her because it was important to her. + +At the park, Lily met a new friend named Max. Max asked, "Can I play with your blanket?" Lily nodded her head and said, "Sure!" Max wrapped himself up in the blanket and said, "This is so warm and cozy!" + +Lily and Max played together for a while, but then it was time to go home. Max said, "Thank you for letting me play with your blanket. It was really nice of you." Lily smiled and said, "You're welcome. My blanket is important to me, but sharing is important too!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, her mom asked her to help clean up the yard. There was a lot of waste on the ground, like leaves and sticks. + +Lily said, "Mommy, this is an enormous mess! How will we manage to clean it all up?" + +Her mom replied, "Don't worry, Lily. We will work together and manage to clean it up in no time." + +So, Lily and her mom started picking up the waste and putting it in a big bag. While they were working, Lily saw a caterpillar crawling on a leaf. She picked it up and said, "Look, Mommy! This caterpillar is so cute!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it is. Let's put it back on the leaf so it can keep crawling." + +Lily and her mom managed to clean up the yard and felt proud of themselves for working together. From that day on, Lily always helped her mom keep the yard clean. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in the west with his mom and dad. One day, Timmy's bike broke and he was sad. + +"Mommy, can you repair my bike?" Timmy asked. + +"Yes, I can fix it," his mom replied. + +Timmy watched as his mom repaired his bike. He was happy again. + +"Thank you, mommy," Timmy said. + +"You're welcome, Timmy. Don't be ashamed to ask for help when you need it," his mom said with a smile. + +Timmy learned that it's okay to ask for help and that things can be repaired when they break. He rode his bike with joy and happiness. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, she was very tired and wanted to rest. + +Lily's friend, Tom, saw that she was tired and asked her if she wanted a treat. "Do you want a cookie?" he asked. Lily smiled and said, "Yes, please!" + +Tom gave Lily a cookie and they sat down together under a tree. Lily took a bite of the cookie and said, "This is so yummy!" + +Tom smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it. Do you want to part of my snack too?" Lily nodded and they shared Tom's treat together. They both felt happy and full. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a big oak tree with lots of leaves on the ground. "Wow, that's a messy tree!" she said. + +Suddenly, a boy named Jack came running over. "Hey Lily, do you want to spin around with me?" he asked. "Yes please!" Lily replied. + +They held hands and started to spin around and around. Lily felt dizzy, but she loved it. When they stopped spinning, they saw that the oak tree had made an even bigger mess on the ground. "Oh no, we made it even messier!" Jack said. + +Lily and Jack decided to clean up the leaves together. They worked hard and soon the ground was clean again. "Thanks for helping me, Jack," Lily said. "No problem, friends help each other," Jack replied. They both smiled and continued to play together in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a hippo named Harry. Harry was very big and strong, but he was also very proud. One day, Harry was playing with his friends by the river. They were having so much fun, but then Harry saw a little bird who was stuck in a tree. + +Harry thought he could help the bird, but he didn't want his friends to think he was weak. So, he didn't do anything and just watched the bird struggle. Later that day, Harry heard that the little bird was sent to the hospital. Harry felt very ashamed of himself for not helping the bird. + +The next day, Harry saw a little mouse who was stuck in a hole. This time, Harry didn't care what his friends would think. He knew he had to help the mouse. Harry sent his friends to get some help, and they were able to rescue the mouse. Harry felt very happy that he was able to help someone in need. From that day on, Harry learned that it's always better to help others, even if it means asking for help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a teddy bear that she loved very much. Lily said, "I own this teddy bear. He is mine." One Wednesday, Lily went to the park with her teddy bear. It was a hot day and she felt uncomfortable. She said to her teddy bear, "I'm hot and uncomfortable. Do you feel the same way?" The teddy bear didn't answer, but Lily hugged him tightly and felt better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play games with her friends. One day, they decided to play a game of hide and seek. Lily was very good at hiding, so she thought she would win. + +After they finished playing, they counted their scores. Lily was worried because she thought she didn't do well. But her friend said, "Don't be worried, Lily. You did great! You had the highest score!" Lily was very happy when she heard that. + +From that day on, Lily loved playing games even more. She loved trying her best and seeing her score get higher and higher. And she learned that it's not always about winning, but about having fun with friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her shiny jewelry. She had a necklace with a heart-shaped pendant and a bracelet with colorful beads. + +One day, Lily's mommy asked her to count all her jewelry. Lily was very good at counting and she started to count her jewelry one by one. She counted her necklace, bracelet, and even her shiny earrings. + +As she was counting, she noticed that her favorite ring was missing. She started to feel anxious and worried. She looked everywhere for it but couldn't find it. + +Lily's mommy saw that she was upset and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her about the missing ring. Her mommy helped her look for it and they found it under the couch. Lily was very happy and relieved. From that day on, she made sure to count all her jewelry every night before going to bed. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear. He was very strong and liked to play. One day, he found a ball and wanted to throw it. He threw it so high that it got stuck in a tree. The bear tried to get it, but he was too big to climb the tree. + +Then, a little mouse came by. The bear asked the mouse if she could help him get the ball down. The mouse said she would try. She climbed up the tree and saw that the ball was stuck on a thread. She carefully pulled the thread and the ball fell down. + +The bear was so happy that he gave the mouse a big hug. From that day on, they became friends and played together every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play outside. One day, she went on a walk with her mommy and daddy. They walked on a path through the woods. + +Lily saw a big rock in the path and wanted to climb it. She struggled to climb up, but finally made it to the top! She felt incredible! + +As they continued on the path, Lily's daddy tripped over a stick. He fell down, but he wasn't hurt. Lily helped him up and they kept walking. + +Finally, they reached a beautiful waterfall. Lily thought it was incredible and wanted to stay there forever. But it was time to go home. They walked back down the path and went home, happy and tired from their adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends, but he didn't have any equipment to play with. One day, Timmy saw his neighbor had a big bag of equipment. Timmy wanted to play with it, but he knew it wasn't his. He asked his neighbor if he could use it, but his neighbor said no. + +Timmy was sad, but he knew it was important to ask before taking things that didn't belong to him. He decided to save his money to buy his own equipment. It took a few weeks, but he finally had enough money to buy his own ball and bat. He was so happy! + +One day, Timmy and his friends were playing with his new equipment when they saw a frog. They tried to catch it, but it was too fast. Timmy's friend suggested they use a disgusting worm as bait. Timmy knew it was wrong to hurt animals, so he told his friend no. They decided to just watch the frog instead. Timmy felt proud that he did the right thing and didn't use the disgusting worm. +Once upon a time, there was a small candle. It was very pretty and could light up a room. One day, a little girl saw the candle and wanted to bring it home. She took the small candle and brought it to her house. + +But when she got home, she accidentally knocked the candle over. The small candle caught on fire and soon the whole house was burning. The little girl was very scared and didn't know what to do. She tried to bring water to put out the fire, but it was too big. + +The firemen came and put out the fire, but the little girl's house was destroyed. She felt very sad and wished she had never brought the small candle home. From that day on, she learned to be careful with fire and never play with candles again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play games with her friends. One day, they decided to play hide and seek. Lily was very good at hiding, but her friend Jack was stubborn and never wanted to be found. + +After a while, Lily decided to reveal her hiding spot to Jack. He was surprised and happy that Lily had found him. They continued to play the game, but this time Jack wasn't so stubborn and tried to find Lily too. + +The game was so much fun that they played for hours. They ran around the park, laughing and playing. When it was time to go home, Lily and Jack were very tired but happy. They promised to play again soon and Lily couldn't wait to reveal her new hiding spot to Jack. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He always wanted to have everything he saw on TV. His parents worked very hard to give him all the toys he wanted, but they were not rich and couldn't afford luxury items. + +One day, Timmy saw a toy he really wanted, but his parents couldn't buy it for him. He felt sad and distant from his friends who had more toys than he did. But then, he realized that having a lot of toys didn't complete him as a person. + +He started to appreciate the things he had and was grateful for his loving family. Timmy learned that happiness doesn't come from having a lot of things, but from being content with what you have. And that was the most important lesson he ever learned. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom asked her to help make soup. Lily was excited to help! + +Her mom gave her some vegetables to chop. Lily chopped and chopped until the vegetables were very small. Then, her mom put them in a big pot with water and some spices. The soup smelled spicy and delicious. + +Suddenly, Lily saw some mist coming out of the pot. She asked her mom, "What is that mist?" Her mom smiled and said, "That's just the steam from the soup. It means it's getting hotter and hotter." + +After a while, the soup was ready. Lily and her mom tasted it and it was very yummy! Her mom said, "Lily, you helped me so much. You gained some cooking skills today!" Lily was very happy and proud of herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play at the park. One day, Lily went to the park with her friend Timmy. They saw a big slide and decided to go on it. They climbed up and slid down, laughing and having fun. + +After a while, Lily's mom called out to them, "It's time to go home now." But Lily didn't want to leave yet. She asked Timmy if they could go on the slide one more time. Timmy agreed, and they went up the slide again. + +When they got to the top, they saw that the slide was filthy. "Ew, it's dirty!" Lily said. Timmy replied, "Let's clean it up so we can slide down quietly." They found a rag and wiped the slide clean. Then they slid down quietly and happily. + +Lily's mom was happy to see them having fun. "Did you have a good time?" she asked. "Yes!" Lily said, "We went on the slide and it was so much fun!" Timmy added, "And we cleaned it up so it was quiet and not filthy." They all laughed and went home together. +Once upon a time, there was a little penguin. He was so cute and adorable. He loved to go swimming in the icy water. One day, he saw a fish and wanted to catch it. He swam and swam, but the fish was too fast. Suddenly, a big wave came and took the little penguin away. He tried to swim back, but the current was too strong. He couldn't go back to his family. The little penguin was lost forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved ice cream and always asked her mommy for a cone. One day, Lily went to the ice cream truck and saw her friend, Timmy. Timmy had a cone too, but he didn't want to share with Lily. + +"Can I have a bite of your ice cream?" Lily asked. + +"No, it's mine," Timmy said and shrugged his shoulders. + +Lily felt sad because she thought Timmy was being selfish. But then, her mommy bought her a cone and she was happy again. She didn't need to share with anyone because it was all hers. From then on, Lily learned that it's okay to have things for yourself, but it's also nice to share with others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cozy sweater that she loved to wear. One day, Lily went outside to play, but it started to rain. She got wet and her sweater was no longer dry. + +Lily's mom saw her and said, "Oh no! Your sweater is all wet! Let's go inside and get you a dry one." Lily nodded and they went inside. + +When they got inside, Lily's little brother saw her wet sweater and said, "That sweater doesn't belong outside. It belongs in here where it can stay dry." Lily's mom smiled and said, "You're right. Let's hang it up to dry and keep it safe inside where it belongs." + +Lily felt happy and warm in her dry sweater, and she knew it belonged with her inside where she could wear it and keep it safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the circus, especially to see the funny clown. One day, Timmy's mom promised to take him to the circus, but they were running late. Timmy was sad because he thought they would miss the clown. + +As they arrived, Timmy saw the clown was still performing, but he noticed that the clown wasn't happy. The clown looked sad and didn't make anyone laugh. Timmy's mom explained that the clown was delayed and didn't have enough time to prepare for the show. + +After the show, Timmy's mom took him to meet the clown. The clown was grateful to Timmy and his mom for waiting patiently to see his show. Timmy learned that it's important to be patient and kind to others, even when things are delayed or don't go as planned. From that day on, Timmy always made sure to be patient and kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to explore. One day, she went for a walk in the park and saw a beautiful bird called a dove. The dove was curious and flew down to meet Lily. + +"Hello, little dove," said Lily. + +"Hello, little girl," replied the dove. + +Lily was happy to meet the dove and they became friends. They played together and had fun. But soon, it was time for Lily to go home. + +"Goodbye, little dove," said Lily. + +"Goodbye, little girl," replied the dove. + +Lily went home with a smile on her face, happy to have met a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the park. One day, he saw a big green ball and wanted to play with it. He ran over and tried to grab it, but it was too big for him. + +As he walked around the park, he saw a terrible monster. The monster was big and scary, with sharp teeth and long claws. Timmy was scared and tried to run away, but the monster started to chase him. + +Timmy saw the big green ball again and had an idea. He ran over and grabbed the ball, then threw it at the monster. The ball hit the monster and knocked him down. Timmy was so happy that he had defeated the terrible monster with the big green ball. From that day on, he always kept the ball close by, just in case he needed to defeat another monster. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved Sundays because he got to play with his friends at the park. One Sunday, Timmy and his friends played a game of tag. Timmy was very fast and he won the game! + +After the game, Timmy's friends went home and it started to get dark outside. Timmy's mommy called him to come inside, but Timmy didn't want to leave. He wanted to stay outside and play. + +Timmy's mommy told him that he had to come inside because it was getting late. Timmy was very sad, but he knew he had to listen to his mommy. As Timmy walked inside, he tripped and fell. He hurt his arm very badly and had to go to the hospital. + +Timmy didn't get to play with his friends anymore and he couldn't go outside for a long time. Timmy learned that sometimes it's important to listen to his mommy, even if he doesn't want to. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny was very cute and adorable. One day, Benny saw a bird that was stuck in a tree. Benny wanted to help the bird, so he hopped over to the tree and tried to climb it. But Benny was too small and couldn't reach the bird. + +Just then, a big bunny named Bobby came along. Bobby saw Benny trying to help the bird and asked him what was wrong. Benny replied, "Birdie stuck in tree. Can't reach." Bobby knew just what to do. He hopped up to the tree and helped the bird down. + +As a result, the bird was very grateful and thanked Benny and Bobby. Benny felt happy that he was able to help the bird, and Bobby felt happy that he could help Benny. The moral of the story is that it's always good to help others, and sometimes we need help from others too. +Once upon a time, there was a quiet town. The people who lived there were happy and kind. But one day, a big monster came to the town. The monster was very loud and scary. He started to yell and broke things. + +The people in the town were scared and didn't know what to do. They tried to talk to the monster, but he wouldn't listen. The town was no longer quiet and peaceful. + +One brave little girl decided to do something. She went up to the monster and asked him why he was yelling and breaking things. The monster told her that he was angry because he was lost and didn't know where to go. + +The little girl took the monster by the hand and showed him the way out of town. The monster was no longer angry and stopped yelling. The town became quiet again, and the people were happy. They thanked the little girl for helping them and making their town peaceful once again. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the dirt and dig holes with his small shovel. One day, he found a small teaspoon buried in the dirt. He was very happy and showed it to his mom. + +His mom told him that someone might have buried the teaspoon there a long time ago. Timmy was curious and wanted to bury something too. So, he found a small toy car and buried it in the dirt. + +A few days later, Timmy went back to the spot where he had buried the toy car. He dug it up and saw that it was covered in dirt. He cleaned it with the teaspoon and it looked as good as new. Timmy was very happy and decided to bury more things in the dirt. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she found a beautiful flower and picked it. She showed it to her mom and said, "Look, Mommy! This flower is so pretty!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it is beautiful. But remember, we promised not to pick any more flowers from the garden. We need to let them grow." + +Lily nodded and understood. Later that day, her friend came over to play. Her friend saw the flower and asked, "Can I have it?" + +Lily thought about it and then said, "I'm sorry, but I can't give it to you. My mom requested that we don't pick any more flowers from the garden. And I promised her I wouldn't." + +Her friend understood and they continued to play. Lily was happy that she kept her promise to her mom and didn't break the request. +Once upon a time, there was a man. He was very strong and could lift heavy things. He had a cane that helped him walk. One day, he went for a walk in the park. He saw a little girl and smiled at her. The little girl smiled back at him. They became friends and went for a walk together. They had a lot of fun and the man was happy. He was happy because he made a new friend and because he could walk with his cane. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She woke up one morning feeling glad because she knew her mommy would make her favorite breakfast - toast! She loved toast so much that she always stood on her tippy toes to see it cooking in the toaster. + +But one day, something bad happened. While Lily's mommy was making the toast, she got a phone call and got distracted. She forgot to check the toaster and the toast burned. The smoke alarm went off and scared Lily so much that she ran out of the kitchen and tripped on a toy. She fell and hurt her head. + +Lily's mommy felt so bad for not paying attention and causing the accident. She took Lily to the hospital to make sure she was okay. Lily had to get stitches in her head and couldn't play with her friends for a while. But even though she was hurt, Lily was still glad that her mommy was there to take care of her. +Once upon a time, there was a big traffic jam. Cars were stuck and couldn't move. But then a nice police officer came and helped. He told the cars to go left and right and soon the traffic was moving again. The police officer was so helpful! + +Suddenly, a little bird got stuck in a tree. It couldn't fly away. A kind girl saw the bird and decided to help. She climbed the tree and gently released the bird from its branch. The bird was free! + +The police officer and the girl both felt happy that they could help. They smiled and waved at each other. And the traffic kept moving smoothly. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to crawl around in the grass and play with his friends. One day, Benny saw his friend, Sammy, eating a big, crunchy carrot. Benny felt jealous because he wanted a carrot too. + +Benny asked Sammy where he got the carrot from, and Sammy told him that he found it in the garden. Benny decided to go to the garden and look for carrots too. He crawled through the grass and under the fence until he reached the garden. + +When Benny got to the garden, he saw lots of big, orange carrots growing in the dirt. He was so happy! Benny crawled over to the carrots and picked one to eat. It was the best carrot he had ever tasted! From that day on, Benny was never jealous of anyone else's carrots again. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her friends and being part of a team. One day, Lily's friend asked to borrow her toy car. Lily said yes, but she felt sad because she loved that toy car very much. + +Later that day, Lily's mom asked her if anything was wrong. Lily told her mom about her friend borrowing her toy car. Her mom said, "Lily, it's good to share with our friends. But it's also okay to say no when we don't want to lend something out." + +The next day, Lily's friend asked to borrow her toy doll. This time, Lily remembered what her mom said and politely said no. Her friend was sad at first, but then they found something else to play with together. Lily learned that it's important to be part of a team and share, but also to stand up for what we love. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to drink milk every day. One day, her mom asked her to count the number of milk bottles in the fridge. Lily counted one, two, three, four, five! There were five milk bottles in the fridge. + +But one day, Lily's little brother spilled some milk on the floor. Even though her mom cleaned it up, there was still a persistent smell of milk in the room. Lily didn't like the smell, so she opened the window to let the fresh air in. From that day on, Lily made sure to count the number of milk bottles in the fridge every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go on adventures in his backyard. One day, he saw a cable lying on the ground. He picked it up and asked his mom what it was. She told him it was a cable for the TV. + +Timmy had an idea. He wanted to use the cable to make a zip line in his backyard. He asked his mom if he could use it, and she said yes. Timmy was very excited and couldn't wait to try it out. + +He tied the cable to two trees and climbed up to the top of the ladder. He took a deep breath and jumped off. As he soared through the air, he felt adventurous and free. When he landed safely on the ground, he turned to his mom and nodded, saying "That was so much fun!" From that day on, Timmy went on many more adventures in his backyard, always looking for new and exciting things to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. One day, Timmy was playing with his toy car when he accidentally broke his sister's doll. His sister saw what happened and demanded that Timmy fix the doll. + +Timmy didn't know how to fix the doll, so he asked his mom for help. His mom took a look at the doll and saw that its finger was broken. She told Timmy that they needed glue to fix it. + +Timmy and his mom went to the store to buy glue. While they were there, Timmy saw a candy bar and demanded that his mom buy it for him. His mom said no, but Timmy kept asking. Finally, his mom gave in and bought him the candy bar. They went home and fixed the doll's broken finger with the glue. Timmy's sister was happy and thanked Timmy for fixing her doll. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty butterfly. She had wings that were pink and blue. She liked to fly around and see all the pretty flowers. One day, she met a little girl who wanted to catch her. The butterfly didn't want to be caught, so she shrugged her wings and flew away. The little girl was sad, but she knew it was better to let the pretty butterfly fly free. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy went on a trip with his mommy and daddy. They drove in a big car that needed fuel to go. Timmy asked, "Mommy, what is fuel?" She answered, "Fuel is like food for the car. It helps it move." + +As they drove, they saw a lazy cat lying in the sun. Timmy said, "Look, mommy! The cat is lazy." His mommy said, "Yes, it's just resting in the sun." + +Later, they stopped at a store to buy snacks. Timmy saw a toy he wanted and asked his daddy, "Can I have it, please?" His daddy questioned, "Do you really need it?" Timmy thought about it and said, "No, I don't need it. I just want it." His daddy smiled and said, "Okay, we can get it as a special treat." Timmy was very happy and thanked his daddy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and collect rocks. One day, she found a shiny black rock that looked like coal. She was very careful not to drop it as she carried it home. + +When she got home, her mom asked her to clean up her toys. Lily refused and said she wanted to keep playing. Her mom got upset and told her she needed to listen and be responsible. Lily didn't understand why her mom was so mad. + +Later that day, Lily's little brother wanted to play with her shiny black rock. Lily didn't want to share and refused to let him play with it. Her brother started to cry and Lily felt bad. She decided to give him the rock and be more careful about sharing in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to cook with her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom asked her to bring a big pot from the cupboard. Lily found a pot, but it was too heavy for her to carry. Her mom helped her and they made soup together. + +The next day was a special day. It was Lily's birthday! Her family came over to celebrate. They brought presents and a big cake with candles. Lily blew out the candles and made a wish. She felt happy and loved. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom brought out an unknown present. It was a big box with a bow on top. Lily opened it and found a new toy. She was so excited and hugged her mom. They continued to celebrate and have fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived on a street with many houses and trees. One day, Lily went for a walk and saw a puppy on the street. The puppy was lost and didn't know where to go. Lily was polite and asked the puppy if he needed help. The puppy wagged his tail and followed Lily home. + +Lily's mom was happy to see the puppy and said he could remain with them until they found his owner. Lily and the puppy played together all day long. They ran around the house and had so much fun. When it was time for bed, the puppy slept next to Lily's bed. Lily was happy to have a new friend and the puppy was happy to have a warm place to sleep. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a long bicycle that he loved to ride. One sunny day, Timmy decided to ride his bicycle to the park. He rode and rode until he arrived at the park. + +Timmy was having so much fun riding his bicycle in the park. Suddenly, his friends appeared and yelled, "Surprise!" Timmy was so happy and surprised that he fell off his bicycle. + +Unfortunately, Timmy fell and hurt himself badly. He had to go to the hospital and couldn't ride his bicycle again for a long time. Timmy learned that surprises can be fun, but they can also be dangerous. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and make a mess in her room. Her mommy always told her to clean up her toys, but Lily didn't want to. + +One day, Lily's mommy told her that if she didn't clean up her toys, she couldn't go to the park. Lily really wanted to go to the park, so she decided to clean up her toys. It was hard work, but she did it! + +After Lily was finished cleaning, her mommy told her she was very proud of her. She said Lily was now ready to go to university one day. Lily didn't know what university was, but she knew it must be important. + +From that day on, Lily always made sure to clean up her toys. She learned that cleaning up was important and made her feel good inside. And when she went to university many years later, she remembered the lesson her mommy taught her about cleaning up. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the spring. One day, she saw a flower bud that was closed. + +"Look, Mommy! The flower is closed. Can we open it?" asked Lily. + +"Yes, we can. But we have to wait for it to increase in size first," replied Mommy. + +So, Lily waited patiently for the flower to grow bigger. Finally, the flower opened and it was beautiful. + +"Wow, Mommy! The flower is open now. It's so pretty," said Lily. + +"I'm glad you like it, sweetie," Mommy replied with a smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house in the countryside with her mommy and daddy. Lily loved playing with her dolls and drawing pictures of animals. + +One day, Lily's mommy told her that there was a big storm coming. She said that they needed to be careful because their house was fragile and could be blown away by the wind. Lily got scared, but her mommy told her that they could pray to keep them safe. + +Lily didn't know what praying was, so her mommy explained that it was when you talk to God and ask him for help. They held hands and closed their eyes, and Lily said a little prayer to keep their country home safe. The storm came, but their house stayed strong and they were all safe. From that day on, Lily knew that praying was important and could help keep her family safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she found a jar and decided to fill it up with pretty flowers. + +As she was walking home, she saw her friend Timmy. "Hi Timmy!" Lily said. "Look at all the pretty flowers I found!" + +Timmy looked at the jar and said, "That's nice, but don't forget to water them or they will wilt." + +Lily nodded and said, "Thanks for reminding me, Timmy. I don't want my flowers to be naughty and die." + +From then on, Lily made sure to water her flowers every day and they grew big and beautiful. And she always remembered to thank Timmy for being a good friend and reminding her to take care of her flowers. +Once upon a time, a little bunny named Benny was playing in the garden. He saw a big carrot and wanted to eat it. But it was too high for him to reach. + +Benny asked his friend, a bird, "Can you help me jump and get the carrot?" + +The bird said, "Sure, but first you need to take a shower. You are all dirty from playing in the mud." + +Benny took a shower and felt clean and fresh. Then he jumped on the bird's back and reached the carrot. It was very spicy, but Benny loved it anyway. + +He said to the bird, "Thank you for helping me jump and get the carrot. It was worth taking a shower and eating something spicy." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to the store with her mommy to buy some candy. At the store, Lily saw a big jar of candy. The candy was so thick that Lily could hardly see the bottom of the jar. + +Suddenly, Lily saw her friend Emily outside the store. She ran outside to wave hello to Emily. Emily was happy to see Lily and they both went back inside the store to pick out some candy together. They chose the thick candy from the big jar and shared it happily. + +After they finished their candy, Lily and Emily went outside to play. They ran around and waved their arms in the air. They had so much fun together and couldn't wait to do it again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a stand where he sold oranges. He loved to sell oranges because they were his favorite fruit. One day, a girl named Lily came to Timmy's stand. She wanted to buy an orange, but Timmy had only one left. + +Timmy didn't want to sell the orange to Lily because he wanted to eat it himself. But Lily really wanted the orange, so she offered to pay Timmy extra money for it. Timmy thought about it for a moment and decided to sell the orange to Lily. + +After Lily left, Timmy felt sad because he really wanted that orange. But then he remembered that he could always buy more oranges to sell at his stand. He realized that it was better to share his oranges with others than to keep them all for himself. From that day on, Timmy was happy to sell his oranges to anyone who wanted them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and would twirl around her room every day. One day, her mommy told her they were going to a restaurant for dinner. Lily was excited to see the menu and pick out her favorite food. + +When they arrived at the restaurant, Lily saw a man sitting at a table who couldn't hear. Her mommy explained that he was deaf and couldn't hear the music playing in the restaurant. Lily felt sad for him and wanted to help. + +After they finished their dinner, the music started playing and Lily got up to dance. She looked over and saw the deaf man watching her. She smiled and motioned for him to come dance with her. He smiled back and they danced together, twirling and spinning around the restaurant. Everyone clapped and cheered for them. + +Lily felt happy that she could make the deaf man smile and dance with her. She learned that even though someone may be different, they can still be happy and have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to talk. She talked all the time, even when she didn't know the right words to say. One day, Lily went to the park and saw some kids playing. She wanted to join in, but she didn't know how to say "Can I play too?" in their language. + +Lily tried to talk, but the kids just looked at her funny. She felt embarrassed and didn't know what to do. Then, a kind boy came up to her and said, "Don't worry, I speak your language. You can play with us." + +Lily was so happy and grateful. She played with the kids all day and had a lot of fun. She learned that sometimes it's hard to communicate, but there's always someone who can help. +Once upon a time, there was a little car named Red. Red loved to drive fast and explore new places. One day, Red felt very tired and decided to take a nap. + +While Red was sleeping, a mechanic came and fixed Red's engine. When Red woke up, he felt so happy and said, "Thank you for fixing me!" The mechanic replied, "You're welcome, Red. Now you can drive faster than ever before!" + +Red drove around for a while, feeling grateful for the mechanic's help. But then, something terrible happened. Red crashed into a tree and broke his engine again. This time, the mechanic couldn't fix him. Red was very sad and didn't know what to do. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to jump and play in the grass. One day, he saw a shiny thing in the grass. It was a mint! Benny picked it up and smelled it. It smelled so good. + +Suddenly, a noisy bird flew down and tried to take the mint from Benny. "That's mine!" said the bird. Benny didn't want to give it up, so he said, "No, it's mine. I found it first." The bird didn't like that and started to make loud noises. + +Benny got scared and ran away, but the bird followed him. Benny didn't know what to do. Then, he had an idea. He jumped over the bird and ran as fast as he could. The bird couldn't catch him and Benny got to keep his mint. From then on, Benny knew how to deal with noisy birds. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little bird. The bird was yellow and loved to whistle. One day, the bird went for a walk in the forest. While walking, the bird saw a big yellow flower. The bird stopped to whistle a happy tune to the flower. Suddenly, a group of other birds heard the whistle and came to join in the fun. They all whistled together and had a great time. From that day on, the clever little bird made lots of new friends and they all whistled together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey named Bobo. Bobo liked to eat bananas. One day, Bobo saw a big pile of bananas. He was so happy and grateful! He decided to build a house made of bananas. + +Bobo worked very hard to build his banana house. He stacked the bananas on top of each other until they were tall enough to make a room. Then he built another room and another until he had a whole banana house! + +Bobo loved his banana house. He ate bananas all day and slept in his banana bed. He was so grateful to have a house made of his favorite food. And every day, he would build more rooms for his banana house. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to go to the museum with her mommy and daddy. The museum was big and had lots of things to see. Lily liked the paintings and the statues. + +One day, Lily and her family went to a modern museum. The museum was different than the others they had been to. It had art that looked like it was made from things you find in your house! Lily thought it was funny. + +At the end of their visit, Lily's mommy gave her a pretty postcard with a picture of one of the modern art pieces on it. Lily was happy and said "thank you" to her mommy. She couldn't wait to show her friends the postcard when she got home. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to travel with his family. One day, they went to the beach. Timmy put on his hat to protect his head from the hot sun. However, he accidentally dropped his hat and it flew away. Timmy's head started to hurt because of the sun, so his mom gave him some sunscreen. Timmy felt better and they continued to travel along the beach. They found some seashells and Timmy was so happy that he forgot all about his hat. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but she didn't like to clean up. Her mom always reminded her to tidy up her room, but Lily would worry about missing out on all the fun. + +One day, Lily's mom came into her room and said, "Lily, I need to test your listening skills. Can you please tidy up your toys?" + +Lily replied, "But Mom, I'm worried I won't have time to play!" + +Mom smiled and said, "I promise you'll have plenty of time to play after you tidy up. Plus, a tidy room makes for a happy girl!" + +Lily thought about it and decided to listen to her mom. She tidied up her toys and felt proud of herself. She even found some toys she had forgotten about! From then on, Lily always made sure to keep her room tidy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go fishing with his dad. They went to the lake every weekend to catch fish. Timmy thought it was cool to catch big fish. + +One day, Timmy and his dad were fishing when they saw a fish swimming near the boat. Timmy wanted to catch the fish, so he pushed his fishing rod into the water. Suddenly, the fish took the bait and Timmy caught it! He was so happy and thought it was the coolest thing ever. + +Timmy and his dad took the fish home and cooked it for dinner. It was the tastiest fish Timmy had ever eaten. From that day on, Timmy loved to go fishing even more because he knew he could catch cool fish like the one he caught that day. +Once upon a time, there was a man who loved to swim in the ocean. He saw an octopus and was scared because it looked terrible. But then, the octopus started to play with him and he wasn't scared anymore. The man wanted to say thank you to the octopus, so he kneeled down and gave it a big hug. The octopus was happy and they became friends forever. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear named Brownie. He loved to eat jam on his toast every morning. One day, he ran out of jam and felt sad. He went to the store to buy more jam, but he forgot his wallet. The store owner was angry and slapped Brownie's paw. Brownie felt hurt and scared. + +But then, a kind rabbit saw what happened and offered to pay for the jam. Brownie felt grateful and thanked the rabbit. The rabbit told Brownie that it's important to always remember your wallet when you go to the store. Brownie nodded his head and promised to be more careful next time. + +From that day on, Brownie always remembered his wallet when he went to the store. And he never forgot how important it is to have kind friends like the rabbit who helped him when he was in trouble. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his wagon, pulling it around the yard. One day, he saw his neighbor, Mr. Smith, walking by. Mr. Smith was deaf, which meant he couldn't hear very well. + +Timmy wanted to say hello to Mr. Smith, but he didn't know how to talk to him. So, he asked his mommy, "How do I talk to Mr. Smith?" His mommy told him to wave and smile, and that would make Mr. Smith happy. + +So, Timmy waved at Mr. Smith and smiled. Mr. Smith saw him and waved back. Timmy felt happy that he could make Mr. Smith smile. He pulled his wagon over to Mr. Smith and asked him if he wanted to play. Mr. Smith couldn't hear him very well, but he understood what Timmy was asking. He nodded his head and they played together for a while. Timmy was happy to have a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to jog in the park with her dog, Max. Max was a perfect dog, with soft fur and a wagging tail. + +One day, Lily and Max saw a hungry bird on the ground. The bird looked sad and weak. Lily knew she had to help the bird. She picked up some seeds and gently fed the bird. + +The bird felt better and flew away happily. Lily felt proud of herself for helping the bird. She gave Max a big hug and they continued jogging in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a furry cat named Mittens. One day, Lily and Mittens were playing with a pillow. They would throw it up in the air and catch it. + +Suddenly, Lily's friend Tom came over to play. "Can I play too?" asked Tom. "Yes, you can!" said Lily. "We are skipping with this pillow. Do you want to join us?" + +Tom was happy to join in. They all skipped around the room with the pillow. Mittens even tried to catch the pillow with her paws. They had so much fun playing together. When it was time for Tom to go home, he said, "That was the best day ever! Let's play again tomorrow." And they all agreed to meet up again the next day to play with the furry pillow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park to play. She loved playing on the swings and slides. She saw a boy playing on the swings too. She said, "Hi, my name is Lily. What's your name?" The boy said, "My name is Max. Nice to meet you!" + +Lily and Max played together all day. They had so much fun! They played tag and hide-and-seek. They even had a picnic together in the sunshine. Lily said, "I love the sunshine. It's so warm and bright!" Max said, "Me too. It makes me happy." + +As the sun started to set, Lily's mom called her to go home. Lily said, "Bye Max! It was nice to meet you. Let's play again soon!" Max said, "Bye Lily! You're not naughty like my little sister. You're a nice friend." Lily smiled and ran home, happy to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a unique toy that nobody else had. It was a pink bunny with a big wink on its face. One day, Lily was playing with her bunny when her little brother wanted to play with it too. + +Lily said, "No, this is my bunny. It's very special and unique." + +Her brother replied, "But I want to play with it too." + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "Okay, you can play with it for a little while, but then you have to quit and give it back to me." + +Her brother happily played with the bunny for a little while, but then he quit and gave it back to Lily. They both smiled and continued to play together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to sing. She was always eager to sing her favorite songs. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help cut some vegetables for dinner. But Lily didn't want to stop singing and refused to help. + +Her mom got upset and told her that she couldn't sing until she finished cutting the vegetables. Lily felt sad, but she knew she had to help her mom. She picked up the knife and started to cut the vegetables slowly. + +As she cut the vegetables, Lily started to hum a song she had learned in school. Her mom heard her singing and smiled. She realized that Lily was eager to help, but also eager to sing. So, her mom decided to sing with her while they finished cutting the vegetables together. In the end, they both had fun and enjoyed their time together. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy lived in a big forest with his friends. One day, Teddy and his friends wanted to climb a mountain. The mountain was very big and had snow on top. + +Teddy's friend, Rabbit, said "I demand that we climb the mountain today!" Teddy and his other friends agreed. They started to climb the mountain. It was hard work but they kept going. + +When they got to the top, they saw that the snow was very soft. They played in the snow and had lots of fun. Teddy was very happy that he climbed the mountain with his friends. They all went home and had a big dinner together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and have fun all day long. One day, she found a message in a bottle on the beach. She was so excited to read it, but when she opened the bottle, the message was spoiled by the water. + +Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. She went to her mom and said, "Mommy, the message is spoiled. What should I do?" Her mom replied, "Don't worry, Lily. We can try to dry it and see if we can still read it." So, they put the message in the sun to dry. + +After a while, the message became dry and they could read it. It said, "You are the best kid ever!" Lily was so happy and became even more excited to play with her toys. She said to her mom, "I love playing and having fun. It makes me happy!" Her mom replied, "I know, Lily. Playing is the best!" +Once upon a time, there was a little bug named Buggy. Buggy loved to crawl everywhere he went. He crawled up the tall grass and down the bumpy dirt road. One day, Buggy found a leaf with an original texture. It felt bumpy and soft at the same time. Buggy loved the way it felt on his little legs. + +Buggy decided to take the leaf back to his home. He crawled and crawled until he finally made it back to his cozy little hole. Buggy showed the leaf to all his bug friends and they thought it was very cool. From that day on, Buggy always looked for things with interesting textures to crawl on. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy saw a red ball in the street. He ran to get it, but a man in a red shirt got it first. Timmy felt sad, but the man gave him the ball and Timmy was happy again. Timmy played with his new red ball all day long. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit. The rabbit was very hungry and wanted to eat a carrot. So, the rabbit went to the garden to find a carrot. But, the rabbit saw that there were many carrots and didn't know which one to choose. + +Suddenly, the rabbit saw a big bird. The bird was very wild and wanted to eat the rabbit. The rabbit was very scared and ran away. But, the rabbit saw a pot and had an idea. The rabbit took the pot and put it on the bird's head. The bird couldn't see anything and flew away. + +The rabbit was very happy and went back to the garden. The rabbit found a carrot and started to stir it in a pot. The rabbit made a delicious soup and shared it with all the animals. The moral of the story is that even if you are small, you can do big things and help others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she went to the park and saw her friend, Timmy. Timmy was sitting on a swing and Lily wanted to swing too. + +"Can I sit on the swing with you, Timmy?" asked Lily. + +"Sure, Lily!" replied Timmy. "But be careful, the seat is a little bit broken." + +Lily sat on the swing and started to swing back and forth. She felt the wind in her hair and it made her feel happy. Suddenly, she saw a butterfly and she wanted to catch it. She jumped off the swing and chased the butterfly. + +After a while, Lily got tired and sat down on the grass. She saw the sun setting and it made her feel a little bit sad. "I don't want to go home yet," she said. "But I'm getting a bitter feeling inside." + +"Don't worry, Lily," said Timmy. "We can play again tomorrow and our spirits will be high again!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved baseball, and he played it every day with his friends. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play baseball with him. They both had a baseball bat and ball. + +Timmy said, "Let's mix things up! Let's use this perfect baseball base as our target." Billy agreed, and they started playing. Timmy hit the ball and it landed right on the perfect baseball base. "Wow, that was amazing!" said Billy. + +Timmy replied, "Thanks! I love playing baseball with you. It's always so much fun." They continued playing until it was time for Billy to go home. Timmy waved goodbye and said, "See you tomorrow for more baseball fun!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look up at the stars and imagine herself flying to a faraway planet. One night, Lily's mother tucked her into bed and said, "It's going to be a cold night, make sure to bundle up." + +Lily pulled her blankets up to her chin and closed her eyes. Suddenly, she heard a knock at her window. She opened her eyes and saw a little bird outside. "Hello, little bird," Lily said. "Why are you shivering?" + +The bird replied, "I flew from a faraway planet and I'm not used to the cold weather here." Lily felt sorry for the bird and said, "Don't worry, I'll help you stay warm." She got out of bed and found a fair blanket to wrap the bird in. + +The next morning, Lily woke up to find the bird had flown away. She looked up at the sky and saw a shooting star. "I hope the little bird made it back to its planet safely," she said. From that day on, Lily always made sure to keep warm and help others who were shivering. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and drawing pictures with her crayons. One day, she drew a big yellow triangle with her favorite crayon. + +Her mom noticed the picture and said, "Wow, Lily! That's a great triangle you drew!" + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Mommy!" + +Later that day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She saw a little boy crying because he lost his favorite toy. Lily noticed the toy was under a bench shaped like a triangle. She picked it up and gave it back to the little boy. + +He stopped crying and said, "Thank you, Lily! You're a good friend." + +Lily felt happy that she could help her friend. She learned that being kind to others is important and makes everyone feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to cook with her mom in the kitchen. One day, Lily's mom asked her to spell the word "cake". Lily tried her best and spelled it right! + +But one day, Lily's friend came over to play. They wanted to cook some cookies but they didn't ask Lily's mom for help. They made a big mess in the kitchen and burned the cookies. Lily's mom was angry and sad. + +Lily's mom told them that it's important to ask for help when you don't know how to do something. She also said that it's not okay to make a mess and waste food. Lily and her friend felt bad and promised to be more careful next time. + +The moral of the story is that it's okay to ask for help and to be careful when cooking. Don't make a mess and waste food. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the grass and look up at the sky. One day, she woke up early in the morning to watch the sunrise. As the sun came up, the sky became pink and orange. It was so pretty! + +Lily's little brother, Max, came outside too. He started to act silly and dance around. Lily laughed and joined in. They danced and played until the sun was high in the sky. Then they went inside for breakfast. + +At breakfast, Lily told her mom about the sunrise and how the sky became pink and orange. Max told his mom about how silly they were acting. Everyone laughed and had a happy morning. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a pretty house with her mom and dad. One day, Lily and her family went on a trip to the west. They saw lots of big mountains and pretty sunsets. + +While they were driving, they saw a big bird rush across the sky. Lily was so excited! She pointed and said, "Look, Mommy! A bird is rushing!" + +When they got to their hotel, Lily was so tired from the long drive. She went to bed and dreamed about all the pretty things she saw on their trip to the west. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved the color purple and always wore a purple dress. One day, her mommy gave her a big package. Lily was so happy and excited to open it. She carefully tore off the wrapping paper and found a toy puppy inside. + +Lily played with the toy puppy all day long. She hugged it and cuddled it. But then, the puppy suddenly bit her finger! Ouch! Lily cried and showed her mommy the little bite mark on her finger. Her mommy put a band-aid on it and told her to be careful. + +Even though the puppy had bitten her, Lily still loved it. She decided to name it Purple, after her favorite color. From that day on, Lily and Purple were inseparable. They played together, ate together, and even slept together. And every time Lily looked at her little purple puppy, she couldn't help but smile. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mommy. They saw a big dog playing with a ball. "Woof woof!" said the dog. "That's a loud sound," said Lily. "Yes, it is," said her mommy. + +After playing with the dog, Lily got tired. "I want to sleep now," she said. "Okay, let's go home and you can take a long nap," said her mommy. + +When they got home, Lily went to her room to sleep. Her mommy read her a story and sang a song. "Goodnight, Lily," said her mommy. "Goodnight, mommy," said Lily. She closed her eyes and fell asleep. +Once upon a time, there was a big blue bird named Bluey. Bluey liked to fly high in the sky and sing songs. One day, Bluey met a little girl named Lily. Lily was playing in the park and saw Bluey flying above her. + +Lily said, "Hello, Bluey! What are you doing?" + +"I'm flying and singing songs," replied Bluey. + +"That's so cool! Do you work?" asked Lily. + +"No, I don't work. I just fly and sing songs," said Bluey. + +Lily looked up at the oak tree and said, "I like that tree. It's big and strong." + +"Yes, it is. Oak trees are very strong," said Bluey. + +Lily and Bluey became friends and they would often meet in the park to sing songs and talk about the oak tree. They had so much fun together and Bluey was happy to have a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go to the park and feed the ducks. One day, he saw a big white swan swimming in the pond. Timmy was so excited to see the swan, he ran over to feed it. + +"Hello, Mr. Swan! Would you like some bread?" Timmy asked. + +The swan just looked at Timmy and didn't say anything. Timmy thought the swan was being rude, but he didn't know that the swan was actually sick and couldn't eat. + +Timmy went home and told his mom about the swan. "Mommy, I saw a big white swan at the park today! But it didn't want to eat my bread. It was being mean," Timmy said. + +His mom explained that the swan was probably sick and couldn't eat. Timmy felt sad for the swan and wished he could help. The next day, Timmy went back to the park to check on the swan, but it was gone. He asked the park ranger if he had seen the swan, but the ranger said it had died from being too dry and not being able to find enough water. + +Timmy felt very sad and wished he could have helped the swan. He learned that sometimes it's important to act quickly and not delay when someone needs help. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy went on an adventure to find a silly cow. He looked high and low, but he couldn't find the cow anywhere. + +As Timmy was walking through the meadow, he heard a loud "moo" in the distance. He followed the sound and found the silly cow stuck in a fence. Timmy quickly ran to get help from his dad. Together, they were able to rescue the silly cow. + +Timmy was happy that he was able to find the silly cow and help her. From that day on, Timmy always kept an eye out for the silly cow whenever he went on his adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dream about princesses and unicorns. One day, her mommy took her to the store to buy a new toy. Lily wanted a big, pink teddy bear, but it was too expensive. Mommy said they had to find something cheap. + +Lily was sad, but she knew that mommy always knew what was best. As they walked around the store, she saw a little doll that was very cheap. It wasn't as pretty as the teddy bear, but Lily knew she would still have fun playing with it. + +That night, before going to bed, Lily prayed to her favorite unicorn to give her sweet dreams. She hugged her new doll and fell asleep with a big smile on her face. The next morning, she woke up feeling happy and grateful for her new toy and her wonderful dream. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very scared of ghosts. He thought they were everywhere, even in his closet! Timmy's big sister, Sarah, was not scared of ghosts at all. In fact, she liked them! This made Timmy very jealous. + +One night, Timmy woke up and saw a ghost in his room. He was so scared that he started to cry. Sarah heard him crying and came into his room. She told Timmy not to be scared because ghosts are not real. Timmy didn't believe her, but Sarah showed him that there was no ghost in his room. + +After that night, Timmy wasn't as scared of ghosts anymore. He still didn't like them, but he didn't hate them either. He was happy that his big sister was there to help him when he was scared. +Once upon a time, there was a tall farmer who grew lots of corn. He loved his corn very much and took care of it every day. One day, there was a big storm and the wind made the corn tremble. The farmer was worried that his corn might get hurt. + +He said to the corn, "Don't be scared, my dear corn. I will protect you." The corn felt happy and safe. The farmer put some sticks around the corn to keep it from falling over. The corn was grateful and said, "Thank you, farmer. You are very kind." + +After the storm passed, the corn was still standing tall and strong. The farmer was happy and proud of his corn. He said, "I'm so glad you're okay, my little corn. You are my favorite thing to grow." The corn smiled and said, "I'm happy to make you happy, farmer." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to look up at the sky and watch the stars twinkle. One night, he saw a big, bright comet in the sky. It was so pretty and fine. Timmy wanted to catch it and keep it for himself. + +So, he went to the park with his friends to try and catch the comet. But when he got there, he saw that someone had stolen his favorite toy truck. Timmy was sad and angry. He didn't like when people stole things from him. + +Timmy decided to be a good boy and not steal the comet. He knew that it belonged to everyone and he wanted everyone to be able to enjoy it. So, he went back home and told his mom all about the comet. She told him that he was a good boy for not stealing and that he should always share things with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy felt lonely because he didn't have any friends to play with. One day, Timmy decided to cook some cookies to make himself feel better. + +As he was mixing the ingredients, a monster suddenly appeared in his kitchen! The monster was big and scary, but Timmy didn't run away. Instead, he offered the monster a cookie. + +To Timmy's surprise, the monster loved the cookie and asked for more. Timmy happily shared his cookies with the monster and they became friends. From that day on, Timmy was never lonely again because he had a new friend to play with and cook cookies for. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went outside to play and it started to rain. She didn't have an umbrella, so she got very wet. + +Lily was sad because she couldn't play anymore. Suddenly, her friend Lucy came by with an umbrella. Lily asked if she could share it, but Lucy said no. + +Lily felt sorry and wished she had her own umbrella. Then, she had an idea. She went inside and asked her mom if she could have some money to buy an umbrella. Her mom said yes and they went to the store. + +Lily bought a beautiful pink umbrella and went back outside. She showed it to Lucy and asked if they could be friends again. Lucy said yes and they played together under the umbrella. Lily was happy because she had changed the situation and made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a big, scary lion who liked to roar very loudly. One day, he met a colorful parrot who was hidden in a tree. The lion asked the parrot, "Why are you hiding?" + +The parrot replied, "I am scared of your loud roar. It hurts my ears." + +The lion felt sad and said, "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to scare you. I just like to roar." + +The parrot said, "That's okay, but maybe you could roar a little quieter?" + +The lion agreed and from then on, he roared softly so he wouldn't scare the parrot. They became friends and the lion even taught the parrot how to roar like him. They lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to climb things, like trees and rocks. One day, he looked up at the ceiling and thought, "I want to climb up there!" + +Timmy's mom said, "No, Timmy. That's too high and dangerous. You might fall and get hurt." + +Timmy thought his mom was being stupid, so he climbed up anyway. But as he got closer to the ceiling, he realized it was too high and he couldn't climb any further. He started to cry for help. + +His mom heard him and came running. She was very worried, but she managed to help Timmy climb back down safely. From that day on, Timmy learned that sometimes it's better to listen to his mom and not climb things that are too high. +Once upon a time, there was a little puppy named Max. Max was very cute and everyone thought he was adorable. One day, Max saw a parade of ants marching in a line. He decided to join them and march too. They marched all the way to a big building where a lawyer worked. The lawyer saw Max and thought he was adorable too. The ants asked the lawyer if he knew how to help them because they had a problem. The lawyer listened carefully and helped them with their problem. Max was happy that the ants got help and he made new friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Sammy. Sammy loved to play in the forest and collect acorns to eat. One day, while Sammy was playing, he saw a big, scary bird flying overhead. Sammy felt troubled and scared. + +Sammy knew he needed to order his acorns and store them safely in his home before the bird could steal them. So, Sammy quickly gathered all of his acorns and ran back to his home. He carefully placed each acorn in a neat pile and felt proud of himself for being so organized. + +Later that day, Sammy heard a loud noise outside. He peeked out of his window and saw the big, scary bird trying to steal his acorns! But because Sammy had ordered his acorns, he was able to quickly grab them and hide them in a safe spot. The bird flew away empty-handed, and Sammy felt relieved and happy that he had been so smart and prepared. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the sunshine and picking flowers. One day, she found a long herb growing in her garden. It smelled really good and she wanted to keep it forever. + +Lily had an idea! She planned to put the herb in a vase and keep it on her windowsill. She got a vase and filled it with water. Then, she carefully picked the herb and put it in the vase. It looked so pretty! + +Lily was happy with her plan and loved looking at the long herb every day. She realized that planning things can make you feel really good inside. From that day on, she made plans for all sorts of things, like what games to play with her friends and what she wanted to eat for dinner. And she always remembered the long herb that taught her the power of planning. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty comb with pink flowers on it. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a little boy with a comb too. His comb was blue with stars on it. "Our combs match!" Lily said. The little boy smiled and they became friends. + +They played together for a while, but then Lily noticed a rare butterfly flying nearby. She wanted to catch it and show it to her new friend. But when she tried to catch it, the butterfly flew away. Lily was sad and started to cry. The little boy tried to comfort her, but it didn't work. + +Suddenly, a big dog appeared and scared them. The little boy ran away, but Lily was too scared to move. The dog bit her and she had to go to the hospital. Her parents were very worried and sad. They took her comb and put it in a box. Lily never saw her new friend again and she never played in the park again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to jump on his bed and play with his toys. One day, Timmy saw a big bookcase in his room. The bookcase was pale and looked very old. Timmy thought it would be fun to jump from his bed onto the bookcase. + +Timmy climbed up onto his bed and jumped as high as he could. But when he landed on the bookcase, it broke and fell over. Timmy got hurt and had to go to the hospital. He learned that it's not safe to jump on furniture and he felt very sad that he broke the bookcase. From that day on, Timmy never jumped on his bed or any furniture again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and see all the pretty flowers. One day, Lily's uncle came to visit. He was a big, tough man with a big smile. Uncle Jack loved to play with Lily and her toys. + +Lily and Uncle Jack went outside to play. They saw a butterfly fluttering by and chased after it. Uncle Jack was very fast and caught the butterfly for Lily to see up close. Then they played a game of catch with a tough ball. Lily threw the ball very high and Uncle Jack caught it every time. + +As the sun began to set, Lily and Uncle Jack sat on the porch and watched the stars come out. Lily pointed to the brightest star and said, "I see it!" Uncle Jack smiled and said, "Me too, Lily. That's the North Star." Lily was very happy to have her tough uncle visit and couldn't wait to play with him again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a long kite that he loved to fly. He would run and run until the kite was high in the sky. One day, Timmy went to fly his kite, but it was not there. He looked and looked, but he could not find it. Timmy was sad because he missed his long kite. +Once upon a time, there was a playful kitty. The kitty liked to play with a ball of yarn. One day, the kitty found a box of powder. The kitty was curious and wanted to see what was inside the box. The kitty opened the box and saw that it was filled with white powder. The kitty thought it would be fun to play with the powder, so it jumped into the box and started to roll around. The powder went everywhere! The kitty had so much fun playing with the powder, but then it realized it had made a big mess. The kitty's owner came in and saw the mess, but instead of getting mad, they just laughed and helped clean up the powder with the kitty. From that day on, the kitty knew not to play with powder anymore, but it still loved to play with its ball of yarn. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One night, Lily went to bed with her favorite pillow. It was soft and fluffy, and she loved to snuggle with it every night. + +But during the night, Lily accidentally spilled water on her pillow. She didn't notice it at first, but when she woke up in the morning, she saw that her pillow was wet. She was sad because she couldn't wear her pillow like a hat anymore. + +Later that day, Lily's mom washed the pillow and dried it in the sun. When it was all dry, Lily was happy again. She put her pillow on her head and pretended it was a hat. She wore it all day long and had lots of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit who lived in a high hill. One day, the rabbit met a friend and they talked about the weather. The friend said, "I think I'm going to sneeze because it's so cold." The rabbit said, "Oh no, don't sneeze! You might get sick." + +But the friend couldn't stop himself and he sneezed loudly. The rabbit said, "Bless you!" and the friend said, "Thank you." Then the rabbit asked, "Do you want to come to my high hill and play?" The friend said, "Yes, that sounds like fun!" + +So the two friends went to the high hill and played together. They jumped and hopped and had a great time. When it was time to go home, the friend said, "Thanks for playing with me, rabbit. I had a high time!" The rabbit smiled and said, "Me too. Let's play again soon!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the jungle to see the monkeys. She saw a monkey who was making a loud noise. + +"Hello monkey, why are you so loud?" asked Lily. + +The monkey replied, "I am hungry and I want to grab some bananas from the tree." + +Lily felt sad for the monkey and said, "Don't worry, I will help you grab some bananas." + +So, Lily climbed up the tree and grabbed some bananas for the monkey. The monkey was so happy and thanked Lily. From that day on, the monkey and Lily became good friends and visited each other often. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, her friend Tom came over to play. Tom brought a big pipe to play with. Lily thought it was cool and asked if she could borrow it. Tom said yes. + +Lily played with the pipe all day long. She pretended it was a telescope and looked at the stars. She pretended it was a trumpet and played music. She had so much fun with it. But when Tom came back to get his pipe, Lily didn't want to give it back. She thought it was hers now. + +Tom was sad and told Lily that it's not nice to keep things that don't belong to you. Lily felt ignorant and realized she was wrong. She gave the pipe back to Tom and said sorry. Tom forgave her and they continued to play together. The moral of the story is that it's important to be honest and not take things that don't belong to you. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she went on an adventure to find a river. She walked and walked until she finally saw a wide river in the distance. + +Excitedly, she ran towards the river and saw a fish swimming in the water. She asked the fish a question, "Do you like living in the river?" The fish replied, "Yes, I love it here. The water is clean and there is plenty of food to eat." + +Lily was happy to talk to the fish and continued to explore the riverbank. She found some rocks to skip across the water and watched as the sun set behind the trees. As she walked back home, she couldn't wait to tell her parents all about her adventure and the friendly fish she met at the wide river. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety loved to sing and he sang every day. One hot day, Tweety was flying over the harbor when he saw a big ship. He decided to land on it and take a rest. + +As he was resting, he heard a voice saying, "Hello little bird, why are you here?" It was the captain of the ship. Tweety replied, "I was flying over the harbor and I saw your ship. I thought it was a good place to take a rest and sing a song." + +The captain smiled and said, "You are welcome to stay here as long as you want. But remember, it's always better to ask before landing on someone's property." Tweety felt bad and apologized. From that day on, Tweety learned to always ask before landing on someone's property and continued to sing his beautiful songs. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer named Jack. He had a big farm with many animals. One day, Jack was very grateful because his cow gave him lots of milk. He said, "Thank you, cow! You are the best cow ever!" + +Later that day, Jack went to the market to display his vegetables. A little boy came up to him and said, "Wow, you have so many vegetables! Can I have some?" Jack replied, "Of course, little one! Take as much as you want." The little boy was very happy and said, "Thank you, farmer! You are so kind." + +Jack smiled and said, "No problem, I love sharing my vegetables with others. It makes me happy." The little boy then ran off with a big smile on his face, holding his vegetables tightly. Jack felt happy too, knowing that he made someone else happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pick roses in her garden. One day, she found a beautiful orange rose. She wanted to keep it forever, so she picked it and put it in a vase. + +But then, Lily noticed that the other roses in her garden looked sad without the orange rose. So, she decided to add the orange rose back to the garden. + +Lily learned that sometimes it's better to share and make others happy, even if it means giving up something you love. And from that day on, Lily's garden was filled with happy, colorful roses. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to fly his kite on windy days. His kite was big and colorful, and it made him very happy. One day, Timmy was flying his kite when a strong wind came and made the kite tremble. Timmy was scared, but he held onto the kite tightly. + +Suddenly, the wind became very strong and the kite flew away. Timmy tried to catch it, but it was too high in the sky. Timmy felt very sad because he loved his kite so much. He went home and told his mom what happened. His mom felt bad for him, but she couldn't buy him a new kite because they were not rich. + +Timmy was very sad and didn't want to play with his other toys. He missed his kite very much. The conflict made him feel very unhappy. In the end, Timmy learned that sometimes bad things happen, but he could still be happy with the things he had. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with pipes. He had a big pipe that he liked to attach to other pipes. He would make long pipe tunnels and crawl through them. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Timmy showed Billy his pipe tunnels and they decided to make a really long one. They attached all their pipes together and crawled through the tunnel. + +It was a successful pipe tunnel! But then, something bad happened. The pipes were old and rusty and they broke. Timmy and Billy got stuck in the middle of the tunnel and couldn't get out. They called for help but no one could hear them. + +Finally, after a long time, someone found them. But it was too late. The bad ending was that Timmy and Billy didn't make it out of the pipe tunnel alive. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a tall pilot. He liked to fly airplanes. One day, he saw a little girl crying. He asked her what was wrong. She said she lost her teddy bear. The pilot wanted to help her, so he gave her a toy airplane. The little girl was happy and hugged the pilot. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to make cocoa on cold days. One day, the weather was very harsh and Lily's mom said they could make cocoa together. They went to the kitchen and got some milk, cocoa powder and sugar. Lily's mom helped her mix everything together and then they put it on the stove to heat up. When it was ready, they poured it into mugs and added some marshmallows. Lily took a sip and smiled. It was the best cocoa she ever had! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very eager to go to the park and play. She put on her shoes and rushed out the door. + +When she got to the park, she saw a big pile of leaves. She wanted to jump in them, but she didn't have any stamps on her shoes. She looked around and found a stick to make some stamps. + +Lily was so happy when she finally got to jump in the leaves. She laughed and played until the sun went down. Then, she went home and fell asleep with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a kind little girl named Lily. She wanted to have a big party with all her friends. She asked her mommy if she could have a party and her mommy said yes! + +Lily worked hard to get everything ready for the party. She succeeded in decorating the room with balloons and streamers. She also helped her mommy make yummy cupcakes and sandwiches. + +When all her friends arrived, they had lots of fun playing games and eating treats. But then, something bad happened. One of Lily's friends accidentally knocked over a vase and it broke into a million pieces. + +Lily's mommy was very upset and the party had to end early. Lily felt sad that her party didn't end well, but she learned that accidents can happen and it's important to be careful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her dog, Max. One day, Lily and Max went for a walk in the park. They saw a big tree with a swing hanging from it. Lily wanted to go on the swing, but it was too high for her to reach. + +Max had an idea! He ran over to the swing and lifted it up so Lily could get on. Lily was so glad that Max helped her. She swung back and forth, feeling the wind in her hair. + +After a while, Lily noticed a knot in the rope of the swing. She didn't want anyone else to get hurt, so she told her mom. Her mom was glad that Lily told her and they fixed the knot together. From that day on, Lily and Max went to the park every day and had lots of fun on the swing. +Once upon a time, there was a big, big elephant. He was enormous! He loved to walk around and explore the world. One day, he saw a round ball on the ground. He picked it up with his trunk and started to play with it. + +Suddenly, a tiny mouse came along and wanted to play too. But the elephant was scared of the mouse and didn't want to share his ball. The mouse felt sad and left. + +The elephant realized he was being mean and decided to apologize to the mouse. He walked over to the mouse's house and gave him the ball to play with. The mouse was happy and they became friends. From that day on, they walked around together and had lots of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. One day, she saw a hedge and wanted to make a house out of it. + +Lily asked her mom, "Mommy, can we make a house out of the hedge?" + +Her mom said, "Sure, Lily. Let's make a house together." + +They worked hard and made a small house out of the hedge. But when they finished, they noticed that Lily's dad was calling them for dinner. + +Lily's mom said, "Lily, let's go inside. Your dad is calling us for dinner." + +Lily didn't hear her mom because she was deaf. So, her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. Let's go inside and eat dinner together." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the rain, but her mommy always told her to come inside when she got wet. One day, Lily forgot to come inside and got very wet. Her mommy said, "Lily, you need to dry off before you get sick." So, Lily went inside and used a big towel to dry herself. + +Later that day, Lily went to her friend's house to play. Her friend's little brother was very rude and wouldn't share his toys. Lily didn't like that, so she asked her friend if they could play something else. They decided to play with a switch that turned on and off the lights. They had so much fun playing with the switch and turning the lights on and off. + +When it was time to go home, Lily's mommy asked her if she had fun. Lily said, "Yes, but the little boy was rude." Her mommy asked her what she did about it, and Lily said, "I played with the switch instead." Her mommy was proud of her for finding a solution and for remembering to dry off earlier. +Once upon a time, there was a big castle. A guard stood outside the castle all day and night to keep it safe. One day, a kind princess came to the castle and the guard was grateful to see her. The princess asked the guard if she could enter the castle, but the guard said no because she had to yield to the king's orders. The princess was sad, but she understood that the guard was just doing her job. She said thank you to the guard and went on her way. The guard felt happy that she had done her duty and kept the castle safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a big tree with lots of brown leaves. She wondered why the leaves were brown. + +As she played, she saw some kids making a fire with sticks and paper. Lily knew that fire can make ash. She wondered if the ash would be brown too. + +Later that day, Lily's mom made a campfire in the backyard. Lily helped her mom put sticks and paper in the fire. When the fire was done, they saw lots of ash. Lily remembered her question and went to look at the ash. She saw that the ash was brown, just like the leaves on the tree. She was happy that she had found the answer to her question. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk around her town and look at all the pretty things. One day, she saw a big sign with pictures on it. It was a billboard! She asked her mommy what it was for and her mommy said it was to tell people about things they might like. + +As they were walking, they saw a man who looked very humble. Lily's mommy said he was a kind man who didn't have a lot of money. Lily wanted to say hello to him, so she did. The man smiled and said hello back. They talked for a little while and Lily felt happy that she made a new friend. + +Later that day, Lily and her mommy went to a store and saw a toy that Lily really wanted. She asked her mommy if they could buy it, but her mommy said they couldn't afford it. Lily was sad, but then she remembered what the humble man said. He said it's important to be happy with what you have and not always want more. So, Lily said to her mommy, "It's okay, mommy. I'm happy with what we have." Her mommy hugged her and said she was proud of her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine with her friends. One day, Lily and her friend Jack were playing hide and seek. Jack hid behind a big tree, but Lily couldn't find him. She looked and looked, but Jack was too good at hiding. + +Lily decided to take a break and sit under a tree. The shade felt nice because it was a hot day outside. But suddenly, the sky turned gloomy and it started to rain. Lily got wet and cold, so she decided to go home. + +When she got home, she saw her mom polishing a vase. "Mommy, why are you polishing the vase?" asked Lily. "I want it to shine and look pretty," said her mom. But just as she said that, the vase slipped out of her hands and broke into a million pieces. Lily was sad because it was her favorite vase. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily lived in a big house with a very high ceiling. The ceiling was white and very pale. + +One day, Lily was playing with her toys when she heard a loud noise. She looked up and saw that a big spider was crawling on the ceiling. She was scared of spiders, so she asked her mommy to help her. + +Mommy came and tried to catch the spider, but it was too fast. Suddenly, the spider snapped its web and fell down. Lily and mommy were very happy that the spider was gone. From that day on, Lily always checked the ceiling before playing with her toys. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear named Ben. Ben was very friendly and loved to hug his friends. One day, Ben was walking down a large road when he saw his friend, a little rabbit named Rosie. + +"Hi Rosie!" said Ben. "Do you want a hug?" + +"Yes please!" said Rosie, hopping up to give Ben a big hug. + +As they continued down the road, they saw a big tree that had fallen in the middle of the path. Ben tried to move it, but it was too large for him to do it alone. + +"Can you help me move this tree, Rosie?" asked Ben. + +"Sure!" said Rosie, and together they were able to move the tree out of the way. + +"Thanks for your help, Rosie," said Ben, giving her another big hug. + +"Anytime, Ben!" said Rosie, smiling. And they continued down the road, happy to be friends who could help each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One night, she looked up at the sky and saw the stars shining bright in the universe. She wondered what it would be like to go there and explore. + +Lily asked her brother if he would dare to go with her on an adventure to the stars. He said yes, and they set off on their journey. + +As they flew through space, they saw many planets and galaxies. It was a fairytale-like experience for both of them. They played among the stars and had a wonderful time. + +Eventually, they returned back to Earth, happy and tired from their journey. Lily knew that she would always remember her adventure to the universe and the fun she had with her brother. +Once upon a time, there was a brown dog. He loved to play fetch with his owner, but one day he ran too fast and hurt his paw. His owner saw the dog was sad and knew she had to fix it. She took the dog to the vet who put a bandage on the paw. + +The next day, the owner and the dog went to the park to play fetch again. The dog ran fast and caught the ball, but it went too far and landed in a pitch. The owner couldn't get the ball out, but the smart dog had an idea. He ran to the pitch and dug a hole with his paw. He found the ball and brought it back to his owner. She was so happy and proud of her clever dog. + +From that day on, the brown dog was known as the best fetch player in the park. His owner always made sure to bring a spare ball, just in case it landed in a pitch again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and eat candy. One day, Timmy took his sister's toy without asking. His sister got very mad and told their mom. + +Mommy talked to Timmy and said, "Taking things without asking is not nice. You need to give the toy back and say sorry to your sister." Timmy felt bad and gave the toy back. He said sorry and hugged his sister. + +Mommy was happy that Timmy learned his lesson. She didn't punish him because he was very young and it was a mild mistake. Mommy explained to Timmy that it's important to value other people's things and always ask before taking them. Timmy learned his lesson and promised to always ask before taking things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and sing to jazz music. One day, she heard a unique song and it made her heart happy. She wanted to share the joy with her friends, so she asked them to come over and listen to it. + +But one of her friends didn't like the song and said it was boring. Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. She asked her mom for advice and her mom said, "Everyone has different tastes, but it's important to respect each other's opinions." + +Lily thought about what her mom said and decided to answer her friend kindly. She said, "That's okay if you don't like it, but I still think it's a great song." Her friend listened again and this time, she heard something she liked too. They all danced together and had fun, even though they didn't all like the same things. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore and play outside. One day, she decided to go on an adventure to a big mountain she saw in the distance. + +Lily walked and walked, but the mountain seemed to get farther and farther away. She was tired, but she was persistent and didn't give up. Finally, she reached the mountain and was amazed by its size. + +As she was looking at the mountain, a friendly bear walked up to her. "Hello there," said the bear. "My name is Benny. What are you doing here?" + +"I came to see the mountain," replied Lily. "It's very big!" + +"Yes, it is," said Benny. "I come here often. Would you like to climb it with me?" + +Lily was excited to meet a new friend and agreed to climb the mountain with Benny. They climbed and climbed until they reached the top. From there, they could see the whole world. Lily was so happy she decided to come on this adventure and meet Benny. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, her mommy gave her a package. "What's inside?" asked Lily. "It's a surprise!" replied her mommy. Lily was very excited to open the package. + +When she opened it, she found a cute little puppy inside. "Wow! A puppy!" exclaimed Lily. "Can I feed him?" she asked her mommy. "Of course, you can!" replied her mommy. Lily gave the puppy some food and the puppy was very happy. + +The puppy was so fine and playful. Lily loved playing with him. She said to her mommy, "I love my puppy. Thank you for the package!" Her mommy smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. I'm glad you like your surprise." And they lived happily ever after with their new furry friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a rubber ball that he loved to play with. The ball was green and bouncy. One day, Timmy was playing with his ball outside when he saw a firefly. The firefly glowed in the dark and it was so pretty. + +Timmy wanted his ball to glow too, so he rubbed it really hard. But the ball didn't glow. Timmy was sad. Then he remembered that fireflies need to be in the dark to glow. So, Timmy waited until it was dark outside and he went back outside with his ball. + +As soon as it got dark, Timmy threw his ball up in the air and it started to glow! Timmy was so happy. He played with his glowing ball until it was time to go inside. From that day on, Timmy loved to play with his green rubber ball that glowed in the dark. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane who loved pastries. Every day, Jane asked her mom for various pastries. But her mom said no each time. + +One day, Jane was feeling very uncomfortable. She wanted to eat a pastry but knew she couldn’t ask her mom for one. + +Suddenly, Jane remembered that she had seen a piece of furniture with a pastry on it! She thought she could solve the problem by climbing onto the furniture and eating the pastry. She did and the pastry was delicious! + +But Jane's mom was mad when she saw her on the furniture and scolded her. + +“Jane, you should never try to solve problems by doing things that aren't allowed,†her mom said. “Next time, talk to me before trying something like this. I can help you be comfortable in other ways.†+ +Jane thought about her mom's words and agreed. She promised to never do something like that again and to always talk to her mom first. + +Moral: It's ok to ask for help when you're feeling uncomfortable. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named George who loved to swing. Every day he would go to the park and swing higher and higher in the air. He felt like he was flying and the feeling made him so happy. + +One day while he was swinging, George felt something special. He could feel something magical in the air. He looked all around but he couldn't see what it was. But then, he saw a beautiful bird flying high in the sky. The bird's feathers were a rare color, just like a rainbow. George knew the bird was filled with love. + +He followed the bird to a far away field and when he got there, he nudged open a tiny door with his nose. Inside the door he found a secret garden full of love. George was so excited, he couldn't believe what he had found. He ran around the garden, swinging and playing until the sun went down. + +George knew he had found something special, something very rare and he would never forget the magical feeling of love he had experienced in the secret garden. +Lena and her dad were walking down the street. They both saw a very fat rubber ball and Lena wanted to play with it. Her dad said it was ok, so Lena grabbed it and started bouncing it against the wall. It became very bouncy and Lena was having so much fun. Suddenly, the rubber ball burst and the inside was all fat and rubbery. Lena's dad said it was time to go home and fix the rubber ball. + +Back at home, dad grabbed some scissors and cut the fat rubber ball into tiny pieces. Then he used some glue to put the pieces back together. After a few minutes, the rubber ball was as good as new. Lena was so happy that her father could fix it for her. She hugged him and gave him a big thank you. + +And from then on, Lena and her dad played with the fat rubber ball every day. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Ben and Julie. + +Ben was an adventurous boy and always wanted to explore different places. One day, they decided to go to the park. + +Julie: "Let's go sack some cheese!" + +Ben: "That sounds like an adventure I would love to join!" + +So they packed some cheese in their sacks and set off for their grand adventure. + +They arrived at the park and ran around, playing and having fun. Eventually, Ben and Julie found a perfect spot to enjoy their cheese. They took out their sacks and began to eat their cheese. + +They had a great time that day, full of adventures and lots of laughter. And even though the cheese was gone, the memories and the fun they had together remained. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was lucky because she had many friends, but one of the friends was mean. The mean friend liked to tease the little girl. The teasing made the little girl very sad and she was too scared to tell any grown-ups about it. + +Whenever the little girl went to bed, she would have nightmares about her mean friend teasing her. She would wake up feeling scared and very upset. She wished she had a way to stop the teasing. + +One day, there was an outing with the school. The little girl didn't want to go, because she was afraid her mean friend would tease her again. But then something special happened - the grown-ups told the little girl and her mean friend to go and explore together. + +The little girl was a bit scared, but decided to trust the grown-ups. To her surprise, the mean friend was really nice to her! They had a great time together and enjoyed their outing. The little girl was so happy that she ended up forgetting about her nightmares. + +Finally the little girl was lucky - she had one mean friend become one of her best friends! All the teasing she had endured was worth it, because she now had a special friend. +Once upon a time, there was a cool round ball. The ball rolled around and wanted to escape. It rolled and rolled until it found an open path. With one big push, the ball escaped out of the room. + +The round ball rolled outside and felt the cool wind on its back. It enjoyed its freedom and kept rolling and rolling. Then, all of a sudden, the round ball heard a loud noise and it quickly hid behind some bushes. It was afraid of being caught and wanted to escape again. + +The round ball waited carefully until the coast was clear. When there was no one around, the round ball made a quick dash and was on the move again. + +Finally, the round ball reached the edge of a nearby lake. It looked at its reflection in the water and was so happy to be free. The round ball stayed by the lake, enjoying its freedom and the cool breeze. +Lily was a very bossy three year old. She would play outside with her friends in the summer. Even though they were only young, she would tell everyone what to do. Today, she wanted to play hide and seek. All of her friends agreed and they all ran to hide. Lily waited in the middle to count. Every time she counted to ten, she found one of her friends. But when she counted to ten and went to find her last friend, he had already gone home. + +Lily was very disappointed, but then she had an idea. She decided to pretend to be the one who was hiding. She looked around and found the perfect spot to hide. When she was all settled, she said “Ready or not, here I come!†and started looking for herself. Her friends laughed when they saw her and all had a great time playing for the rest of the summer day. +Once upon a time, there was a warm day. Everything was happy and people played outside. But then, the sky changed and the wind blew cold. Snow started to fall and soon everything was white. All the people started to freeze, so they ran inside. + +Inside, they stayed warm by the fire. They kept it burning to stay toasty. But outside, the snow kept falling and the people couldn't play anymore. The snow was so polite and fluffy, but it made everything too cold. + +The snow kept falling for days and days. Soon, the whole world was white. Everything was covered. Even the birds couldn't fly because the snow was too deep. + +But then, the sun came out. The snow started to melt. Now, everyone was happy again because they could play outside. They were so glad the snow was gone, and everyone was polite to the sun and thanked it for making everything warm again. +Once there was a little boy who wanted to be rich. So one day, he decided to go to the library to find a book that could help him become rich. When he arrived at the library, he saw a book that looked like what he was looking for. He opened it, and inside were steps he could take to get rich! + +The little boy was so excited. He followed the instructions in the book and went to the bank. The bank was full of rich people and the little boy saw them with all of their fancy clothes, jewelry and money. He asked the people in the bank for help, but they laughed at him and told him to go away. + +The little boy was disappointed and felt embarrassed. He began to cry and ran out of the bank. No matter how hard he tried, the little boy couldn't figure out how to become rich. All he wanted was to be rich and have a better life. + +The little boy went back to the library, put the book away and sadly walked home. He never tried to get rich again and his dream of becoming rich was never realized. +Once upon a time, there was a big spark. It was so impressive! Everyone around was in awe of it. The spark kept twinkling and shining and making people smile. + +One day a small child saw the spark. She was so excited! Every day she would look out the window and remind herself to go and look at it. Every time she did, she would smile and feel very happy. + +The spark kept twinkling and shining and it was so impressive! It reminded the little girl of all the happy things in life. She was so glad to have it around her. + +The spark was like a reminder of all the wonderful things in the world. It made the little girl feel so lucky. +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved to raise flowers. Every day she would go outside and take care of the flowers she had planted. She would raise them by watering them and giving them sunshine. She would also play with them and talk to them like they were her friends. + +One day, when she was out playing, she saw a cool flower. She thought it was so beautiful, she decided to raise it too. The girl gave it a lot of water and love and it grew bigger each day. + +Soon enough, the cool flower became most beautiful flower in the garden. All the other flowers looked up to it and wished that one day their petals could shine as brightly as the cool flower's petals. + +The girl was so proud of her cool flower. She was happy that it was so strong and special. She knew it had the power to spread beauty and happiness to the world. +Once upon a time there was a very special bird. He had beautiful feathers, which were so thick they amazed everyone. + +The bird loved to soar high into the sky and show off his fashion. He felt alive when he was in the air and could fly as far as he wanted. One day he decided to soar higher than ever before. + +He flew so high, higher than he had ever gone before. But his wings were too thick and he soon became very tired. He could not keep flying and so he fell, faster and faster. + +The bird hit the ground with such force that he broke his wings. He lay there in pain for a long time until someone found him and he was taken to hospital. + +Sadly, the hospital could not fix the bird's wings. He never flew again and spent the rest of his life in the hospital. +Sara and her mommy were in the garden. Sara's mommy said, "Let's make something tasty together!" Sara was very excited. She loved cooking. + +Sara's mommy gave her some tomatoes. She asked Sara to chop them up. Sara took a knife and started chopping away. But the tomatoes were too tough. Sara tried hard but the knife kept slipping. She kept getting more and more frustrated. + +Finally Sara decided to use all her might to chop the tomatoes. But the knife went right through her hand. Sara screamed in pain. + +Sara's mommy was very upset. She said, "Listen, Sara. You must always be gentle and careful when you use tools. They can be dangerous when you're rough." + +Moral of the story: Be gentle and careful whenever you use something that can be dangerous. +John was walking through the woods one day when he noticed something shiny in the grass. He bent down to pick it up and found that it was a letter. He opened it up and saw that it was addressed to him. John was excited to read it, but before he could read it all the way through, a big, furry fox appeared. The fox was staring at John with fearful eyes. He spoke to John in a low voice and said, "If you steal my letter, I'll be very sad." John quickly put the letter back in the grass and walked away. + +He felt so bad for the fox, he decided to turn around and try to make things right. He went back to the spot he found the letter and asked the fox what he could do to help. The fox told John that he was looking for his letter, which had been stolen by another fox earlier that day. + +John decided to help the fox find his letter. They searched and searched until finally, John found the letter behind a tree. He picked it up and handed it to the fox. The fox was thrilled to have his letter back and thanked John for his help. + +John was feeling good, until he noticed the fox was giving him a suspicious look. The fox asked John if he tried to steal the letter and John shook his head no. The fox smiled and said, "I'm glad you didn't. I would have been very fearful if +Once upon a time, there was a restless little boy. He was always so busy that his mom was sad he couldn't just be still. One day, he saw a popcorn machine. He thought it looked fun and he wanted to try! He looked around, but his mom was nowhere to be seen. He decided to just have one try. He reached in and he tried to break the popcorn. He wanted some popcorn for himself! + +But as he tried to break it, he heard a loud noise. He was so little and he had broken the machine! He looked around and saw that his mom was standing there. She was so angry. + +She scolded him and he was very sad. He had to go without any popcorn. He felt bad and he was determined to never be restless again. He remembers the broken popcorn machine he had caused and will never forget the bad ending! +Bob was feeling very helpless. He wished he could do something to make him feel better, but there was nothing he could do. + +One day he had an idea. He decided to test the power of friendship. He sought the help of his friend, Will. + +'Will, I'm feeling so helpless. Can you help?' asked Bob. + +Will smiled. 'Of course!' he replied. 'Let's do a test and see if friendship can help.' + +Will and Bob spent the day together doing all sorts of things from chasing butterflies to playing tag. + +When it came time for the result, Will said, 'Bob, friendship has made you feel better, hasn't it?' + +Bob beamed. 'Yes! You did it! You can make me feel better!' + +Will smiled. 'That's the power of friendship!' he said. + +Bob understood the result— friendship was the greatest power of all. +Once there was an eager hippo who wanted to show everyone how funny he was. So the hippo practiced every day. + +When the time came, he showed off his best tricks. He jumped up high and spun around! Everyone was so excited and laughed. + +The hippo smiled. He was so happy to show off his skills. He even showed off a few more moves. He showed everybody how he could do a flip and he could stand on two feet. + +After that, the hippo still wanted to show everyone how special he was. So he did the hippo dance! Everybody was cheering and the hippo was so happy! + +The day was so much fun and the eager hippo was proud. He showed everyone his amazing talents. +Once upon a time, a boy named Tom wanted to be successful. He asked his dad what he could do to become successful. + +Tom's dad replied with a demanding voice: "You must have the strong will to be successful! You must never give up, no matter what!" +Tom was determined to become successful, so he said, "I will have a strong will and never give up!" + +Tom's dad was proud and said, "That's my boy!" + +Tom practiced hard every day and put a lot of effort into everything he did. Soon enough, his hard work paid off and he became successful! + +Tom was so proud of himself and thanked his dad for encouraging him to be successful. Both of them were very happy and content. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a big river. The river was powerful, flowing through the valley and bringing life to the land. + +A young girl, named Mary, lived near the river. She loved to walk along its banks and admire the beauty of the landscape. One day, as she was walking, she saw a bright, colorful dress stuck on a branch in the river. + +Mary was so happy to find the dress, but it was covered in mud. She asked the river, "Hello river, can you help me? Can you clean my dress for me?" + +The river bubbled and sparkled, and Mary knew that it had heard her. + +Soon afterwards, the river was filled with waters that were powerful enough to wash away the mud. As the river banks cleared, the dress seemed to shine and sparkle as if it was brand new. + +Mary thanked the river for washing her dress clean and said, "Thank you so much, river! You are so powerful!" + +The river bubbled with joy and Mary was happy to wear her beautiful clean dress. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny called Hop. He loved to have fun and always invite his friends to play. One day, Hop wanted to invite his friends to come to his garden to make snowmen. + +He waited and waited, but his friends never came. He started to get sad and wonder why no one wanted to come play with him. Suddenly, he heard a voice calling him. It was his friend Wolf. Wolf said he was sorry he couldn't come, because he was feeling sick. + +Hop was sad for his friend, so he went to Wolf's den and brought Wolf a present. He had picked some of his favourite fruit from the garden and made Wolf a sweet and sour treat. Wolf thanked Hop and said Hop was like a good friend because he showed patience, understanding and kindness. + +At that moment, Hop realised that being a good friend was more important than inviting his friends to the snow. From that day forward, Hop always put the needs of his friends first and always invited kindness into his life. +Once there was a little girl named Sam. She loved to explore and one day she decided to go for a walk. As she walked, she noticed something leaning against the wall. It was an open door. Sam excitedly ran over and peeked through the door. On the other side, she saw a beautiful, expensive garden full of flowers and trees. She was so curious, she wanted to go inside. She took a step forward, but then stopped. Sam realized the garden must be expensive and she didn't want to be in trouble. + +So Sam reluctantly stepped away from the door and instead leaned against the wall. She watched the garden and dreamed of the day she could go inside. +Once there was a boy and he loved to play on the hill. Every day he went with his mom and dad to the hill and had lots of fun. One day, the boy was running up the hill and he saw smoke in the sky. He stopped and asked his mom, "What is that smoke coming from?" His mom said, "That smoke is coming from a fire burning nearby." + +The boy and his parents ran to the fire. It had started on the hill! The boy was scared and asked, "What can we do?" His mom hugged him and said, "We can help the firefighters put out the fire." The firefighter passed out shovels and said, "We must put out the fire before it spreads!" The boy and his parents shoveled the dirt and tried to put out the flames. + +After a lot of hard work, the boy and his family were successful! The fire was out and the hill was safe again. But his family discovered that all the spoilt food had been burned by the fire. The boy was sad, because he had been looking forward to eating it. + +His mom hugged him and said, "Don't worry. We'll go to the store for more food. The important thing is that the fire is out and we are safe and sound." The boy was glad. He knew that his family was strong and could handle anything, even a big fire! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sarah. She was three years old and loved to explore. One day Sarah went for a walk in the forest. She saw something strange. It was a frame, with a bird stuck inside! + +Sarah was very sad. She wanted to help the bird, so she shook the frame and tried to open it, but it wouldn't budge. She was feeling so miserable. + +Then Sarah had an idea. She ran and found some bread crumbs in her pocket. She took a few and started to feed the bird through the frame. The bird was so happy and began to chirp. + +Little by little, the bird ate the bread crumbs and became much less miserable. In the end, Sarah managed to set it free. The bird thanked her and flew away, chirping happily. + +Sarah was so proud of herself. She knew she had done a good job! +Rex was a regular dog. He lived with a family and they all loved him very much. Every day, they would take Rex for a walk. + +One day, they were walking through a park. Suddenly, Rex saw a big rock! He barked happily and sprinted towards it. + +Rex was so excited to have found the rock. The family stopped to take a break and the dad asked Rex, "What do you want to do with the rock?" + +"I want to chew it!" said Rex. He started nibbling it and made it all sparkly with his saliva. Then he lay down, happy as can be. + +The dad said, "What about some cheese for you and the rock?" He took out a slice of cheese and put it on the rock. + +Rex happily gobbled up the cheese. He nibbled on the rock some more and then happily lay down, content. The regular rock had become his favorite snack. +Once there was a boy named Ben. He was only three years old. One night, after dinner, he heard a strange noise coming from his room. He got a bit scared and decided to tell his mom. + +"Mommy, I hear a noise coming from my room. Can you come and check?" he said very quietly. + +His mom went to his room and saw something in the corner. It was a ghost! + +The ghost was looking at Ben and trying to tell him something. It was speaking so quietly that Ben couldn't understand it. + +"Mommy, what's it saying?" he asked. + +His mom said, "I don't know, Ben. Maybe you should try and talk to the ghost to see what it wants." + +Ben was still a little scared, but decided to give it a try. + +He took a deep breath and said, "Hi. What do you want?" + +The ghost told him that it had been in the room for a while and just wanted someone to talk to. + +Ben smiled and said, "Okay, let's talk!" + +From then on, Ben and the ghost became the best of friends. Ben would tell his mom all about their conversations. Every night before bed, he would tell the ghost a story and listen to what it had to say. + +It was the start of a beautiful friendship between a three year old boy and a +Tommy was an obedient little boy. He always followed his mom's advice and did what he was told. Every day, his mom told him to take a nap. So, Tommy would lay down on his bed and close his eyes for a few hours. One day, after his nap, he woke up to find his mom sprinkling salt all around. She said that it would keep the bugs away from their house. Tommy thought it was a fun game and he helped his mom sprinkle the salt all around. After they were done, Tommy was a bit tired. So, he lay down on his bed again and fell asleep. His mom was so proud of him for being obedient. +One morning, a young boy and his dad talked about going on an adventure. The boy was excited and kept saying "Yes, yes!" His dad said it was time for the big adventure and the boy was even more excited. + +They started their journey and everything was going great. The boy was having so much fun being adventurous and exploring. All of a sudden it started to rain and they couldn't find shelter. The boy started to cry as they got wetter and wetter. + +Eventually they made it back home and the boy went to bed. But in the morning, the boy and his dad found out that all the rain had flooded their house. All their things were broken and there was nothing they could do. The adventurous trip had ended in a bad way. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Tim and Mia. They went to the market together to buy some food. At the market, they saw a big bag of mystery goodies. They couldn't help but try it! + +When they opened the bag, they saw many sweets and one big gold nugget. Tim and Mia could hardly believe their luck. They each took a gold nugget and looked inside. Inside the gold nugget was a sour, sparkly lolly. Tim and Mia separated the lolly, taking turns eating the small pieces. + +The lollies were very sour, but it was also very yummy. They tasted so good, that they ate all of the sour lollies. When they were finished, they looked at their gold nuggets with pride. They made a special deal to never forget their friendship. + +The two friends went back home together, happy to be friends forever. +Once there was a little caterpillar named Bob. He was always ready to explore the world. He would crawl under rocks, over logs and twigs, but he never found what he was looking for. + +One day he wanted to climb the tallest tree in the forest. He started to climb up, but soon he felt tired. His little muscles were not strong enough for such a big adventure. + +But Bob kept pushing forward and eventually he made it to the top of the tree! He was so proud! He wanted to stay there forever, but soon he realized he needed to go back down. + +Bob didn't know how he'd get back down, but he was determined. Then, he had a great idea! He started to crawl back down the tree. He used his little caterpillar muscles, and soon he was back on the ground. He was ready to keep exploring the world! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved to eat peanuts. Every day he would reach for the jar, open it up and eat as many as he could. But then one day, something strange happened. + +The little boy could not open the jar no matter how hard he tried. He tried and tried, but the jar stayed shut. He was so upset, he started to cry. + +Just then, he heard a quiet voice say, 'Repeat after me:"Open sesame!"'. + +The little boy listened, wiped away his tears, and repeated the magic words. Suddenly, the jar opened and he could eat all the peanuts he wanted. + +From then on, the little boy always remembered to say'Open sesame' to open the jar of peanuts. +Once upon a time there was a bunny called Bob. Bob lived in a beautiful forest with lots of trees, flowers, and animals. He was very happy there. + +One day Bob was hopping around the forest when he saw an arrow. He stopped to take a closer look. It was a pretty arrow with colorful feathers. Bob thought it must belong to someone. + +Just then, a little girl appeared. She asked Bob if he had seen her arrow. Bob said he had. + +The little girl said, “Can you help me find it? I think I dropped it over there somewhere.†+ +Bob was very excited! He thought it would be fun to help the little girl look. So off they went to look for the pretty arrow. After a few minutes of searching, they finally found it! + +The little girl thanked Bob for finding her arrow. She said she was so glad that he had thought to help her. + +Bob was very happy too. He had had a lot of fun! +Once upon a time there was a big family. They enjoyed doing lots of fun things together. One favorite activity was yoga. Every day they would all grab their yoga mats and practice together. They loved watching their bodies move with the stretches and poses. Everyone had a big smile on their face. + +The youngest of the family was only three years old. Although he was small, he was not scared to join in on the yoga fun. He was able to clap his hands and wiggle his toes, just like the big people! His family members laughed with him and enjoyed his little moves. + +The three year old had so much fun doing yoga. Every day he looked forward to practicing with his family. He enjoyed stretching his body and moving around with big motions! Yoga was his favorite. +John was walking around the park when he saw a strong bench. He felt happy and wanted to sit on the bench. He climbed onto the bench and enjoyed the view around him. + +John's dad came to join him. He told John how valuable the bench was and how it had been in the park for many years. John felt proud to have a bench that was so strong and that had been around for such a long time. + +John was sad when he had to leave the bench and go home. He knew he would miss it. He said goodbye and told the bench he would never forget it. He valued it and was glad to have spent time with it. + +John smiled as he walked away, happy to have spent time with the strong bench in the park. +Once upon a time, there were two friends: Bob and Sam. They had the best day ever and wanted to do something special. + +Bob said to Sam, "Let's make a carrot surprise!" He was very excited and had an incredible idea. Sam thought it was a great idea and agreed. + +They then went to the store together to buy a carrot. They each chose a big orange carrot as that was what Bob had suggested. + +Back at home, Bob cut the carrot into small pieces and put them into a cup. The cup was filled with water and the pieces of carrot were swimming inside it. + +Bob said, "Now let's see what happens!" +Sam watched closely - and after a few minutes, the pieces of carrot began to change into the shape of a boat! + +Sam was amazed and said, "This is incredible!" +Bob smiled and said, "I told you it would be fun!" + +They then took out the boat made of carrots and sailed around the room, having a great time. + +The end +Once there was a little boy. He was very happy because he had a new lock. He was so excited that he wanted to show it to everyone. He believed that having this new lock meant that he could keep everyone safe. + +Every day he made sure to check his new lock. He wanted to make sure that it was always secure. He kept it with him everywhere he went. + +Sometimes he showed his new lock to his friends. They were all amazed that he had such a special lock. The little boy was so proud to have a lock that he believed it was special. + +Finally the little boy decided to give his lock a special name. He named his lock “Luckyâ€, because he believed that it brought him luck. + +He was forever grateful to have his new lock, Lucky. He loved it and it kept him safe. +Once there was a little girl who wanted to be the best. Every day she would go outside and pray for something special, so she could become the best she could be. One day her prayers were answered, and a big tire appeared in her garden. She was so excited, she jumped on top of it and spun around. The tire was so pale and smooth, just like the moon. The girl rode the tire all around the neighbourhood, and no one could catch her. She was so happy, and from that day onwards she would always pray for more amazing things to come. +Once there was a pair of sisters. The youngest sister was jealous of the older sister. + +The jealous sister asked, “Why does the sink always supply your mug first?†+ +The older sister looked down, smiled and said, “Because I was here first. Quickly take your mug, the sink will supply you too!†+ +The younger sister frowned and said, “But why can’t I be supplied first? That’s not fair!†+ +The older sister put her arm around the younger sister and said, “I know it’s not fair, but the sink doesn’t know any better. But I promise it will supply both of our mugs!†+ +The sink began to provide both mugs. The sisters smiled together, happy that the sink was helping to keep them both supplied. +The little girl was excited. She ran up to her mom with a hot stitch in her hand. "Mommy, look what I found!" + +Her mom smiled. "What is it, sweetheart?" + +"It's a hot stitch!" The little girl giggled. + +Her mom nodded, looking thoughtful. "You know, if you pull that hot stitch, it might destroy something." + +The little girl's eyes went wide with surprise. "Really? What will get destroyed?" + +Her mom looked into the distance with a mysterious glint in her eye. "You'll have to wait and see." + +The little girl spent the whole day wondering what might happen if she pulled the hot stitch. In the evening, she finally plucked up the courage to pull it. Suddenly, a large, colorful balloon came into view. It had been hiding behind a wall! The little girl couldn't believe her eyes, she had waited all day for this. + +Suddenly, the balloon exploded and the little girl clapped her hands in joy. She couldn't believe she had destroyed something so beautiful, it was amazing! +Once there was a naughty girl named Lisa. She had a habit of playing in the dirt pits near her house. + +One day when she was out playing in the pits, her mother called her to come home. Lisa thought it would be fun to ignore her mother, so she decided to stay and play a little bit longer. + +Eventually, when she had had enough fun, Lisa remembered she had to go home. She scrambled up the dirt and started running home. + +Just before Lisa reached home, she heard her mom calling her again. Lisa hadn't remembered to clean the dirt off her legs and clothes. She was in big trouble. + +When her mom caught up to her, she said with a stern voice, “Lisa, why do you have to be so naughty? You know better than to play in the pits and not to listen to mommy.†+ +Lisa hung her head and said sorry. She learned from that day on that it was important to remember to always listen to her mom. +Once there was a messy lock. It was stuck, and nobody could open it. But then a brave little girl stepped forward to try. She wanted to open the lock so she could see what was inside. + +The girl looked for a way to open the lock and she said a secret word - "Reverse!" Suddenly, the lock opened a little. The girl was so happy. + +She opened the lock wider and looked inside. There was a surprise waiting for her! The girl gave a delighted shout and showed everyone her surprise. + +The girl had never seen a messier lock! But she had found the magical word that opened it - Reverse. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Tim. One day, Tim was walking on the street near his house. Everywhere, there was traffic. Tim could see all kinds of cars, buses and motorcycles. Tim wanted to cross the street. He waited patiently at the traffic light, because he was a polite boy. + +Tim saw an old man on the other side who was also waiting to cross the road. But the old man was not as patient as Tim. He started to run between the cars when the traffic light turned amber. + +"What are you doing, sir?" asked Tim. The old man said, "I want to win over the traffic!" Tim shook his head and smiled. + +"Sir, you can't win over the traffic by crossing this way, it's dangerous!" Tim warned the old man. He then showed the old man how to cross the street safely by waiting patiently until the traffic light turned green. The old man thanked Tim and followed his advice. + +Eventually, they both reached their destinations. Tim learned an important lesson. He realized that it is better to be patient and polite in order to win over the traffic. +One day, Timmy and his parent were walking in the woods. Suddenly, a loud noise scared them. Timmy's parent grabbed him tightly and ran toward the safety of their home. + +After running for some time, they saw the familiar sight of their house. As they arrived, safe and sound, Timmy's parent was filled with pride. + +"What was that noise in the woods?" asked Timmy. + +"I'm not sure, but it was scary," replied Timmy's parent. + +They looked at each other and knew that they were safe. Timmy's parent hugged him and said, "I'm so proud of you for being brave in the woods". + +Timmy smiled and said, "I was scared, but I didn't show it". + +Timmy's parent smiled and said, "That's why I'm so proud of you". They hugged each other one more time before heading inside their home. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who wanted an apple. He asked mummy for an apple. +Mummy said he could have one, but only if he was good. +The boy was so excited. He couldn't wait to bite into the juicy apple. + +One day, the mummy took him to the store. She explained that apples were not cheap, so he had to be very careful. +The little boy picked out a juicy apple, and his mummy gave him some money. +When they got back to the house, the little boy proudly ate his apple. + +Mummy said that he was a very good boy, and next time she would buy him a cheaper apple. +The little boy beamed with excitement - he couldn't wait to eat another apple! +Once upon a time, there was a very charming ranch. It had a big field with nice, tall grass and lots of wild flowers. Every day, the animals living on the ranch would be outside playing. + +The owner of the ranch lived in the big house on the hill. He always kept count of his animals and made sure they were all ok. + +One day, he noticed the cow was missing and he couldn't find her anywhere. He was starting to get very worried until he found her at the farmer down the road! + +The farmer was very kind and asked if he could keep her as an extra cow to help with the work. The owner of the ranch was so relieved to find his cow safe. He thanked the farmer very kindly. + +While the owner was happy he found his cow safe and sound, he also realized that it is important to always keep count of his animals. That way he can always be sure they are safe. + +This story has a moral value of always making sure you keep a count of your things. That way you can make sure you don't lose anything important. +Once upon a time there was a tall man. He loved movies. One day, he wanted to get a special movie. So, he went to the store. He looked and looked, but he couldn't find it. He asked the shopkeeper, but even he didn't have it. + +The tall man was sad. But then, he had an idea. He decided to walk to the next town. He walked and walked until he could see it in the distance. When he got to the town, he looked for the special movie. + +Finally, he found it! The tall man was so happy. He quickly bought the movie and took it home. When he got home, he put the movie in the DVD player and watched it. He was so glad he had been able to get the special movie. +Once upon a time there was a family of cats. They were a very tidy family and always kept their house very neat and clean. Every day, the mum cat and the dad cat worked hard in their garden to keep the flowers and grass looking nice and tidy. + +One morning, the cats went out in the garden to do some gardening. Suddenly, the mum cat noticed a white spot in the garden. She went to have a closer look and found a poor little kitty all alone. The poor kitty was scared and trembling. + +The mum cat quickly called her husband to help her. They both decided to support the little kitty, and from that day on she was part of the family. The cats took care of the little kitty, making sure she was warm and always had enough food to eat. + +The moral of this story is to always support those in need. Even the smallest act of kindness can make a big difference in someone else's life. Good deeds will always be rewarded! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. He was three years old. + +Jack's mommy was having a party and she was very busy. So Jack went to play in the garden. + +Suddenly he heard a loud noise. He was scared and started to panic. He looked around, but he couldn't see anything. Suddenly he heard a rough sound coming from the bushes. + +It was a body! Jack was so scared he gasped and quickly ran inside the house. + +Jack's mommy was busy and didn't notice him run in. All of a sudden he felt safe, away from the scary body outside. He hugged his mommy tight and never wanted to play outside again. +Once there was a family who lived in a small house. It was always so busy. One day, the sky was grey and it started to rain. The rain was coming down so hard and fast. Everyone in the family stopped what they were doing and they watched out of the window. Then suddenly, a bright light lit up the sky. It was lightning. Everyone was so excited. They ran around in circles, laughing and cheering. The family stayed in their house, looking out of the window until the rain stopped and the lightning went away. +Once there was a little girl, who was very lonely. She wanted to make something special, something no one else could make. So she decided to cook! + +The little girl thought hard about what she could cook. Then she had an idea: she would make a secret dish, something only she would know how to make. + +So she mixed together some of her favorite ingredients and cooked it until it was just right. When it was done, it smelled wonderful. + +The little girl tasted her secret dish and it was delicious! Being able to make something new made her feel no longer lonely. She thanked herself for making such a wonderful dish to enjoy. +Once, there was a little girl who loved singing. Every day, she went outside and tried to find songs with a nice rhythm. One day, something strange happened. She looked up and saw that the sky was a deep purple colour; different from the days before. + +She was confused, but kept looking for her rhythm. Suddenly, the wind started to blow, and she heard a rhythm from it. She smiled and started to hum the song. + +The next morning, she went outside with a plan. She wanted to make the rhythm from the wind come alive. She picked some sticks and started banging them together. Soon, the rhythm was louder and bigger, like the sky changing colour the day before. + +The little girl smiled. She was no longer confused, like she was the day before. She was excited that she was able to make the rhythm come alive and knew that she could create something beautiful. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Mia. She was three years old and loved to explore. Mia had an old garden door in her backyard, and one day she noticed something special. She saw a bright red handle on the door. Mia tugged on the handle and it opened, revealing a secret garden! + +Mia explored all around, and she soon discovered a big stone wall. When she touched it, something happened. Mia saw some strange symbols appear on the wall. She pointed at the symbols and asked, "What are those?" + +Suddenly, the wall began to move and a little creature popped out from behind it. He waved his hand and said, "These are my special signs. This is my secret garden. You can see it too, if you sign my book." + +Mia was very excited. She signed her name on the creature's special book and the creature laughed and said, "Welcome to my secret garden! You can come here whenever you want. Just remember to be normal, okay?" + +Mia smiled and nodded her head. She made a promise to the creature that she would always be normal when she came to visit his secret garden. From that day forwards, Mia had a special place to explore and enjoyed many new adventures. +Once upon a time there was a naughty little bear named Tom. Tom really liked to play all day and he wanted to explore the forest. One day he asked his mother if he could wander around the forest. His mother said no, but she did suggest that he pick some nice berries instead. + +Tom reluctantly agreed and started to pick some of the ripe berries. He was so naughty that he could not resist the urge to sample them. Soon enough he had eaten all the berries he had picked, and he knew he had been naughty. He quickly ran back home to his mother. + +When his mother saw that the basket was empty, she asked Tom where the berries were. Tom was too embarrassed to answer and instead he stared at his feet. His mother asked again and, this time, with a little more firmness in her voice. + +Tom finally admitted what he had done and apologized. His mother smiled and said that eating berries was a perfectly normal thing to do, and that it was ok to be naughty sometimes. Tom was glad that his mother was understanding. He hugged her tightly and ran back out to pick more berries. +Once upon a time there was a loyal dog. His name was Spot and every day he would run. He loved to run, so he would run around the park for hours and hours. One day, Spot was running and he suddenly felt something strange in his mouth. It felt like a tooth! Spot had lost his biggest tooth ever. + +He was so sad! But he kept running, because he was loyal. He wanted to make his best friend, the little girl in the park, happy. He remembered she loved when he ran with her. + +When they were almost finished running, Spot stopped. He wanted to show his friend what he had found earlier. He opened his mouth and showed her his wiggly tooth! She was so excited and she gave Spot a big hug! + +Spot learned that day that no matter what, he should always be loyal. +Joe the frog was feeling very stupid. He didn't know how to unlock the basket, and he was feeling frustrated. He looked around for help, but there was no one around to help him. + +Desperate, he asked the nearby birds if they knew how to unlock the basket, but they said they didn't know. So Joe just sat there, feeling helpless and stupid. + +Then Dan the rat saw Joe and his predicament. He told Joe that he could help him unlock the basket but Joe had to give him something in return. Joe thought that Dan was asking too much, so he stubbornly refused Dan's offer. + +As Joe walked away he realised that he had been too stubborn and foolish. If he had accepted Dan's offer he would have been able to unlock the basket. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes being too stubborn can lead to a bad ending. It is important to be open to help and suggestions, even if you think that the person offering help is asking too much. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who were different from each other. The first friend was called Jimmy and he was green. The other friend was called Tom and he was blue. They both were always playing together, but one day they had an argument. + +Jimmy was very mad and did not want to be friends anymore. He ran away and left Tom all alone. Sad and lonely, Tom decided to send him a message. + +He wrote on a piece of paper: "Let's be friends again! I miss you!" + +He tied a green ribbon around his message and sent it to Jimmy. + +After a while, Jimmy got the message and feelings of joy spread through his whole body. He ran back to Tom and they hugged each other to unite again. They decided that they would never fight again and live happily ever after. +Little Lucy was outside enjoying a beautiful spring day. She skipped and laughed in the sun, feeling the warm sun rays on her face. She shouted with joy as she ran around in the bright green grass. + +Then, Little Lucy noticed a bird hopping around in the grass. She stopped and watched it for awhile. She was so interested in its movement. Then, the bird looked up at Lucy and nodded its head, as if to say hello. Lucy smiled and nodded back. + +Suddenly, a loud noise made Lucy jump and look up. In the distance she saw dark gray clouds and felt a few raindrops. The sky was getting darker, and more raindrops came pouring down. + +The bird hopped away and Lucy ran back to her house. She ran up the stairs and inside, where the house was dry and safe. She watched out the window and saw that the rain was getting heavier. She nodded to herself, knowing that this too would soon pass. +Once upon a time there was a big ocean. It included a lot of different creatures - but there was one creature that was special. It was the shark! + +The shark was big and strong. It was an unknown creature to so many people. They had never seen anything like it before in their lives. + +One day some brave adventurers wanted to get to know the shark better. They wanted to find out what it was like. + +With their bravery and courage, the adventurers were able to swim in the same ocean as the shark. They discovered how friendly the shark really was! + +The adventurers were so happy to make friends with the shark. From then on, they looked forward to exploring the ocean together and discovering even more unknown things! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Joe. Joe liked to go for walks in a big field. He liked to look for little bugs and run around. + +One day, Joe decided to take a different path. Instead of going straight, he went around a big hill. On the other side of the hill, Joe saw something that made him wonder. + +It seemed like a big tree with a face! Joe thought it was funny so he ran closer to get a better look. But when he got there, the face was gone! Joe was confused. + +He searched around the tree and found something that seemed like a door. Joe opened the door and to his surprise, he found a room full of toys! Joe was so excited. All of the toys looked like they were so much fun! + +Joe had never seen so much fun. He spent the whole day playing with the toys. Joe's day in the field was the best day ever! +Once upon a time there was a girl. She had a tricycle - it was bright red. She loved it more than anything. Every day, she would go out and ride it. She would pedal fast, and it made her happy. + +One day, as she rode, she saw something new. It was a perfect bike - shiny, green, and fancy. It was just what she wanted. She looked at it and smiled. + +The next day, she went back. It was just as she remembered. It was perfect - she knew she had to have it. She saw the salesperson, and asked to buy it. + +The salesperson smiled and said yes. She was so excited. She rode it home. She couldn't believe that it was hers! She was so happy. She was going to have the perfect bike. She was able to pedal faster than ever before! +Once, there was a brave little bird. He was so brave that he wanted to explore the world and take pictures with his camera. So, the little bird took his camera and flew high up into the sky, looking for something special to take a picture of. + +But he quickly realised that flying so high alone was quite scary. He started to flutter back down to the ground, when suddenly he heard a voice calling him. "Wait", it said, "There is something special I want to show you". The bird kept fluttering and the voice said again, "You must come and see this special thing". + +The bird stopped and looked around, but he couldn't see who was talking to him. He flew a little lower and then he saw a very small firefly. The firefly said, "Please don't be scared. I want to show you something special". The bird wasn't sure, but he insisted and flew closer to the firefly. + +The firefly then showed the little bird a beautiful flower. He was amazed at how bright the flower was. When the bird asked how he could take a picture of the flower, the firelfy said that the best way to capture it, was with courage. The bird was brave, so he took out his camera and took a beautiful picture of the flower. + +The moral of this story is to always have courage and be brave! With courage, one can achieve anything they +Once upon a time, there was a bird called Pat. Pat was always very excited and he wanted to soar in the sky. He had a big wish - to fly to the clouds! He built wings and he was ready to go. + +But his friends were too slow. They said to Pat, "Wait until we can fly together." But Pat was too impatient and he decided to go alone. He spread his wings and flew away. + +Pat was so happy to be flying! But then, he noticed that his wings were too weak for the high winds. He was about to fall and hit the ground. + +Suddenly, his friends arrived, each one carrying a big feather to give Pat more strength. Pat's wings became stronger and he was able to fly higher and higher. + +Pat soon learned that we can do great things by ourselves, but when we work together, we can go even higher. + +The moral of this story: together we can soar higher! +Once upon a time there was a bird called Bob. Bob was very proud of his wings and he loved to soar. Every morning he would stretch out his wings and fly up, up and away. One day Bob was flying high in the sky and he saw a wardrobe he liked. It was pink and sparkly and it had lots of pretty flowers on it. Bob wanted to soar right into the wardrobe and so he did. Inside, he found a world of adventures just waiting for him. He could see a garden with all kinds of colourful flowers, and a playground full of happy children. Bob was so proud of himself for soaring into the wardrobe and discovering such a magical place. And from then on, every day he would soar around the world, discovering new adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a pink crab. He liked to explore the oceans and the shore around him. One day he saw a boat with three children in it. He swam closer and saw that one of the children had a net. He thought they were going to catch some fishes and he wanted to play with them. + +But the children were not there to catch fishes. They threw the net in the water and tried to catch the pink crab. He was scared and tried to swim away but the net was closing in on him. He bravely fought against it but the children were too strong for him. + +After a long fight, the children managed to catch the pink crab. He was so scared that he feared for his life. The children threw him in a box and took him away. He had no idea where he was going. + +When the crab arrived at his destination, he was shocked to discover that the children were taking him to be destroyed. The children opened the box and threw the poor pink crab on a pile of shells and rocks. The crab tried to escape but he was surrounded by a tall wall. + +He was there, alone and afraid, when he was finally destroyed. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a hunter. He was brave and daring. One day, he decided to go on an adventure. He imagined it would be lots of fun! + +He walked through a strange gate and soon he saw a weird tree. He gasped! He had never seen a tree like that before. Then, he looked around and saw a funny monster. It was wearing a purple hat and had two big eyes. It was so weird! He was so scared he could hardly move. + +Suddenly, the monster waved his hand and smiled. The hunter was so happy he began to laugh. It was his new friend! They played together for the rest of the day and then the hunter went home. + +He told his friends about his weird adventure and they were all so amazed. From then on, the hunter made sure to always have his imagination with him when he ventured out. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She loved looking at the sky and seeing the stars twinkle. One night, she was looking up and noticed a bright light sky. She knew that it must be a comet! + +Lucy was amazed. She wanted to get closer to look at it, so she decided to fly up to the sky to have a better view. She waved her hands up in the air and began to carry herself higher and higher! + +As she flew, Lucy gasped in amazement. The comet was so beautiful and so sparkly. She flew around it, looking at it from all angles. Then she carried herself back down to the ground. + +Back on the ground, Lucy had the most amazing story to tell her friends. She told them about the wonderful comet she had flown around and how amazing it was! + +Lucy had a wonderful experience that magical night and she would never forget her thrilling adventure in the sky! +Once there were two best friends called Ben and Pete. They were playing in a yellow bush together. Ben kept telling Pete to watch him as he jogged faster and faster. Suddenly, Ben shouted out 'Look what I can do!' and started to jump. But as soon as he jumped, he tripped and fell down. Pete ran over to him and asked 'Are you all right?' Ben nodded, but he looked very scared. Pete said, 'Let's go and find a safer place to play'. + +They walked down the road until they saw a park. Both of them ran towards it excitedly. As soon as Ben stepped foot into the park, he shouted 'This is a safe place, let's play here!' Pete was relieved that his friend was feeling better and agreed happily. They played happily in the park until it got dark. + +Before they headed home, Ben looked back and said 'See, I told you I knew of a safe place!' Pete laughed and said 'That yellow bush was no place for us to play, I'm glad you shouted out!' +Once upon a time, there was a mother who wanted to give her child lunch. She took out a can of tuna and opened it. She put it in a bowl and put it on the table. The child was very excited to eat it. + +But then something happened. The mother accidentally dropped the bowl of tuna on the floor. It was all over the place! + +The mother was so frustrated. She wanted to give her child a nice lunch, but now she had to clean up this mess. She picked up the pieces and put them in the bin. + +Then, she tried to make lunch again. She opened another can of tuna and put it in a bowl. But the child was no longer excited to eat it. + +The mother smiled and gave her child a hug. She was glad that her child was still happy, even though she was frustrated about the lunch. +Once upon a time there was a clown called Bob. He was very charming and liked to make people laugh. One day he went to a park to perform. All the children gathered around to watch. + +Bob juggled some balls and performed some tricks. The children were amazed. Then he asked the kids, “Would you like to play a game?†All the children cheered and said “Yes!†+ +Bob said, “Let's play a game. But everyone must be very kind and behave. Can you do that?†All the children nodded. +Bob explained, “We will all sit in a big circle and the person who does the best trick will get a reward. But to get the reward, you must behave!†+ +The kids started to laugh and clap. Bob the clown looked around the circle and said, “Now let’s see how you can all behave!†The children sat in a circle and showed off their amazing tricks. At the end of the game, Bob said, “You were all so charming! The best trick goes to...†+ +Everyone waited for the result. When Bob announced the winner all the kids cheered. Everyone smiled and all the kids had fun, because they had all behaved so nicely. +One day, a little girl called Emma had an idea. She wanted to make something look great. Emma loved to make things look nice. She went to her bedroom and opened her toy box. Inside were lots of fun things, but Emma knew exactly what she wanted. She pulled out her shiny mirror. + +Emma took the mirror to the living room. She found a cloth and a small pot of polish. She started to carefully polish the mirror. She wiped it in big circles until the mirror was sparkling. + +Emma stepped back and smiled. She said, "Wow! Look how great the mirror looks!" + +Suddenly, her mom appeared. She said, "That’s incredible Emma, you’ve done a great job polishing the mirror!" + +Emma was so proud of her work and showed her mom the shining, great mirror. Together they admired her hard work. +Once upon a time, there was a black bear. He lived in a big forest, full of trees and happy birds. But there was a big problem - all the trees were dying! They were losing too much oxygen and it made them weak. + +The bear was very sad. He wanted to save the trees, but didn't know how. Then one day, an idea came to him. He decided to spoil the trees with extra oxygen. + +So, the bear ran around the forest, find the tired trees and spoiled them with extra oxygen. He blew them with oxygen with his nose, making sure the trees could be happy again. + +Soon, the trees had all the oxygen they needed. They grew tall and happy, so that the birds could come and play. + +The bear was very proud of what he had done and visited the trees every day. He was happy that he had spoiled the trees with oxygen just in time. +Once upon a time, there lived two friends named Bob and Sam. They were both very close, but they couldn't agree on anything! + +One day, Bob said one silly word and Sam got very mad. He could not touch Bob with his hands, so he threw the craziest words at him instead. + +Bob was so upset, but he didn't do anything. He just stayed where he was and kept thinking about what had happened. + +Suddenly, an idea came to Bob. He knew just how to get Sam to stop. He started to touch Sam's shoulder with his gentle hands and said one word: 'friend'. + +Suddenly, Sam felt calm again. He understood that Bob wanted to be friends again and he smiled in joy. + +Bob and Sam were so happy that they hopped and shouted! They were friends forever! +Tom had a plan. He and his family were getting ready to go on a picnic. Tom wanted to make sure they had the best day ever. He told everyone he had a plan to make it special. + +Tom's family was so curious and excited. They asked him what his plan was but he wouldn't tell them. He said they would find out soon enough. + +The family packed a basket full of their favorite food and headed out on their picnic. + +When they arrived, Tom opened up the basket and pulled out some wheat. He had ground the wheat extra fast at home so he could turn it into flour, and from there he made some delicious bread. The bread was a big hit with everyone in the family and they all laughed and enjoyed their day. + +Tom's plan had worked out perfectly! Everyone was so happy and they all agreed it was the best picnic ever. +Mummy was at home. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. It was an alarm. It was ringing and ringing. Mummy ran to the room where it was coming from. She saw an open window and looked out. + +Mummy saw a man in the garden. He was shouting and calling for help. He had fallen into a muddy puddle and he couldn't get out. + +Mummy quickly ran downstairs and opened the door. She asked the man what had happened. He told her that he had been playing hide and seek and had fallen over by accident. + +Mummy called out to her neighbours for help. Together, they pulled the man out of the puddle. Everyone was very relieved and thanked Mummy for rescuing the man. Mummy was very happy that her alarm had warned her in time and that everybody was safe. +Jim and Jane were very excited. It was the day of the birthday party! They had waited all week and now the day had finally arrived. + +Jim and Jane got dressed and went outside. Jane was carrying a big, round balloon. It was blue with pink polka dots on it. Jim and Jane laughed when they saw the messy decorations outside. The trees were filled with colorful streamers and the tables had lots of presents. + +When everyone was ready, the birthday parents carried out the birthday cake. It was decorated with lots of candy and was in the shape of a big castle. Everyone cheered and clapped when they saw it. + +After the cake, the party parents showed everyone how to make balloon sculptures. They took a balloon and twisted it around to make different shapes. When they were done, the sculptures were put out for everyone to see. + +Jim and Jane had a wonderful time at the party! They danced and laughed and had fun. The messy decorations and the balloon sculptures made a great display. At the end of the night, Jim and Jane were exhausted but happy. It had been the best birthday party ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved going to the museum. She had never been to one before, but her parents told her that the museum had lots of fun things to do and learn. + +On a sunny day, her parents took her to the museum. When she arrived, she felt a bit helpless. She didn't know what to do or where to go. + +"Don't worry," her father said, smiling. "Just look around at all the wonderful things. I'm sure you'll find something fun to do!" + +The little girl nodded and began to explore. She saw lots of things that she hadn't seen before. + +Soon she saw a group of people gathered around a table. They were making something out of clay, and they looked like they were having fun. She went over to join them. + +"This is called pottery," the teacher explained. "Do you want to give it a try?" + +The little girl eagerly agreed. She had never done anything like this before, but it was fun. She was so proud of herself when she finished her clay pot and showed it to her parents. + +This was the best day ever, and the little girl knew she would never forget her first time at the museum. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Sam and Amy. Sam and Amy went to the market to buy some food and they both wanted radishes. + +The market was dry, meaning there were no radishes. Sam suggested they look in another part of the market. However, when they arrived at the other part, they only found one dry radish. + +The friends decided they should split it and share it. They both agreed that sharing was better than nothing. + +So, they split the dry radish between them. They ate the radish and it made them both very happy. + +The moral of this story is that sharing is caring. Even if you have something small, it is better to share than keep it for yourself. +One day, two children, Jack and Jill, were playing outside. The sky was bright and the sun shone down. They had so much fun, until it was time for Jack to go home. + +Jack said goodbye to Jill and hopped into a taxi. As the taxi drove away, Jill waved goodbye with a big smile on her face. + +Suddenly, Jack stopped the taxi and said to the driver, "Can you go back now please?" The taxi driver turned back and they drove back to Jill's house. + +Jill was so happy to have Jack back that she hugged him tight and said, "Welcome back Jack!" Jack hugged her back, with a smile on his face. + +They had fun together for the rest of the day, playing in the bright sunshine. +One night, a chubby little girl was in her bedroom. She was sound asleep and the moon was shining through the window. Suddenly, she shivered and she wrapped her blanket tightly around her body. She was scared. She opened her eyes and saw a huge monster with huge toes! She screamed and shivered even more. + +The monster smiled and said, "Don't be scared little girl, I'm just here to give you a hug." The girl closed her eyes and the monster hugged her. She stopped shivering and could feel the monster's warm hug. + +The next morning, the little girl woke up happy knowing that the monster was only there to protect her. She hugged her chubby little toes and smiled happily. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly man who went to a cafe. When he arrived, he decided to order a waffle. But when the waiter brought him the waffle, the elderly man was not happy. The waffle was not cooked properly and it was cold! + +The elderly man became very angry and shouted at the waiter. He said that the waffle was not up to his standards and demanded a new one. The waiter was sad because he had worked hard to make the waffle for the man. + +But the elderly man wouldn't listen and demanded a new one, so the waiter had no choice. He threw away the old waffle and made a new one. This time, when the waiter brought the waffle to the elderly man, the man was happy. He thanked the waiter and said that the new waffle was perfect. + +The elderly man ate the waffle and enjoyed it. The waiter was relieved that the old man was happy with the waffle. He also learned a lesson that day - to always listen to customer's orders! +Once upon a time, there was a young boy who was three years old. He was very curious and loved to play chess with his grandpa. They would often play together and the grandpa would always encourage the boy to play. The boy would try very hard, but he was still having difficulty understanding the game. + +One day, the grandpa suggested that they play chess together again. The boy was excited, but he was also scared. He was afraid that he would make mistakes and it made him feel nervous. + +The grandpa tried to be calm and encouraging, but the boy couldn’t concentrate on the game. He made many mistakes and eventually the grandpa made him lose the game. + +The boy was so upset and started to cry. The grandpa tried to comfort him, but he wasn’t able to calm down. + +The boy was very sad and never wanted to play chess again. He was too scared to try because he was worried that he would make mistakes. The boy never played chess again and the grandpa never encouraged him again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was just 3 years old. He lived in a big city. + +One day there was a storm. It rained very hard. The heavy rain made lots of puddles on the streets. The little boy wanted to have some fun. So he twisted and twirled around one of the puddles. + +Soon, the little boy found himself in trouble. He had twisted so much that he had fallen into the puddle and was now soaking wet. He was very scared. + +But, just then, a nice old man came to the little boy's rescue. He picked him up and took him home. The old man gave the little boy a big, warm hug and said, "Never twist and play so much at puddles. You can get hurt." + +The little boy was very sorry and he felt bad. He thanked the old man and promised never to be careless like that again. + +The little boy learned an important lesson that day—to be careful and never twist too much at puddles. +Once there was a boy called Ben and he was very jealous. His best friend had a new toy and Ben wanted it too. So every day he would point to the toy and try to get his friend to give it to him. But his friend said no, no matter how much Ben pointed. + +One day, something surprising happened. His friend had a shock. He shook and jumped and he dropped his toy. Ben quickly picked up the toy and pointed at his friend who was still in shock. This time, his friend said yes and Ben finally had the toy he had wanted for so long. He was so excited that he forgot to be jealous anymore. +Once upon a time, in a far away land, there lived a Mother and a Father. They had a special egg they kept in the garden. The egg was original with beautiful colors. + +One day the Father said to the Mother, "Let's watch the egg grow!" +The Mother replied, "It will be fun to watch the egg grow!" + +Every day the Father and Mother watched the special egg. The egg grew bigger and bigger. After a few days the egg cracked and then a little chick popped its head out. + +The Father and Mother were so happy. The Mother said, "Look! Our egg grew into a little chick!" + +The Father said, "We will take care of this little chick." From then on, the Father and Mother took care of the little chick and watched it grow up. +Once upon a time, little Sam and his mom were in the park. They were having a picnic and Sam was eating delicious berries. After he had finished eating, Sam noticed that the ground around him was not organized. + +Mom said, "Sam, let's help clean up the park!" Sam smiled and eagerly said, "Yes!" + +Sam and mom quickly began picking up berries and leaves and putting them in a bag. Sam liked that the park was starting to look organized. After a few minutes of cleaning, mom said, "Well done Sam! The park looks so much better now." + +Sam was proud of his work and said, "I cleaned for the park!" + +Mom smiled and said, "That's right Sam! You did a great job of helping to clean the park." Sam smiled happily, feeling proud of his work. +Once upon a time there was a black cat called Max. Max was very modest and always minded his own business. One day, Max noticed something special. He saw a bird outside his window and he was so excited he rushed to the window to watch it. + +Max was amazed and couldn't believe his eyes. He wanted to show the bird to all his friends, so he ran as fast as he could and soon he had seen all his friends. He told them all about the beautiful bird, and they were all very impressed. + +But then, all of a sudden, something scary happened. A big dog rushed towards Max and the bird, scaring them both away. Max and the bird ran as fast as they could and soon, they were both out of sight. + +Max was very frightened and dashed home as fast as his modest little legs could carry him. When he got home, he was relieved that he was safe. He tucked himself into his warm bed and dreamt of all the birds he had seen that day. +Once there was a little girl called Hazel. She was curious about the world, so she went for a walk. Suddenly, a loud noise made her start to feel scared. She started to wonder what it was and decided to investigate. + +Hazel's curiosity led her to an old, abandoned shed. She walked inside and saw a little puppy, shaking and suffering. Hazel was so sad for the poor, little pup. She hugged it gently and all of a sudden, his whimpering stopped. + +Hazel knew that she couldn't keep the little pup, but she was worried that something would happen to it if she left it there. She ran back to her house, got some food, returned to the shed and fed the puppy. + +Hazel made sure the little pup had a safe and warm place to sleep. She wanted to take it home but knew her parents wouldn't allow it. Hazel felt helpless, but at least the little pup wouldn't have to suffer anymore. +Once upon a time, there lived a little boy. He lived in a beautiful and big landscape filled with trees and flowers. All of the animals lived there too, and they were happy. + +One day the boy decided to go and explore. He walked and walked and eventually, he came to a harsh part of the landscape. He looked around and noticed that it was very different. + +The boy heard a whisper coming from an old tree. He went closer, and he noticed a little animal. It was a squirrel, and it was whispering to him. The squirrel said, "Hey little boy, why don't you come and explore with me? This part of the landscape is very special!" + +The little boy was very excited so he followed the squirrel. Together, they explored the harsh part of the landscape, and eventually came across a beautiful waterfall. They stayed there for a while, and eventually it was time to return home. + +The little boy learned many things with the squirrel. Most importantly, he learned that even a harsh landscape can have many wonders if you take the time to explore it. +John and Emmy were very good friends. One day, John and Emmy went for a drive in a car. On the way, Emmy spotted an ice cream stand and asked John if she could get some. John said yes and Emmy ate her ice cream. Then, John saw a big red caramel apple. He asked Emmy to taste it, but she said no, she didn't want to share the caramel apple. + +John got very angry and said no to Emmy. Emmy was sad and started to cry. John suddenly felt sorry and said, "Okay, I will get the caramel apple," and they drove away. + +John and Emmy had a great day, but when they got back, they heard a loud angry voice. It was John's dad, who was angry that John had gone out for a drive, even though he had said he wouldn't. John and Emmy were both scared and quickly ran away. + +The next day, John and Emmy went to the same ice cream stand. But this time, John gave Emmy the red caramel apple. Emmy's face lit up and she said thank you as she took a bite. She tasted the sweetness of the caramel and it reminded her of their drive the day before. +John went on a nature walk with his mom. Everywhere he looked, he saw the beauty of nature. He especially loved the yellow flower that was growing out of the ground. + +"What is this?" John asked his mom excitedly. + +"It's a buttercup!" his mom replied. + +John was fascinated with the way the yellow petals looked in the sunshine. He was so happy to be surrounded by nature, and he knew he loved it. + +"Can I pick it?" he asked his mom. + +She smiled and nodded. Cautiously, John reached out and pulled the yellow flower from the ground. He held it in his hands, looking at it with a huge grin. + +John's love of nature was greater than ever before. He saw the beauty all around him and enjoyed it with his mom. From then on, John always felt grateful for nature and its beauty. +The pirate sailed out into the fair day. The sun was bright in the sky, the sea was calm and the pirate boat flew along on the gentle waves. + +The pirate was looking for treasure. They had seen many ships and asked what was inside, but each one had been empty. Suddenly, the pirate shouted "Land Ho!" + +The other pirate asked, "What do we see?" The reply came back, "I don't know, but it looks like something's buried beneath the sand." + +So they jumped into the water and started to dig. After a few minutes, they found a treasure chest. They opened it to find coins and jewels, but quickly they realized the treasures were not what they expected. + +The coins were old and rusty and the jewels had started to rot. Suddenly, the pirate felt a sharp pain in their chest. It seemed the treasure was cursed. + +The pirate knew it was time to leave. "Farewell, cursed treasures!" + +With that, the pirate sailed off into the fair day and never returned. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Jake and Sally. They were always playing together and having a good time. + +One day, Jake and Sally decided to play a game. They wanted to fight each other with make believe swords. They both jumped around with the pretend swords and had a lot of fun. + +Suddenly, Sally said, "Let's do something else. I want to read a novel together." But Jake didn't want to. He said, "No way! That's too serious." + +Sally said, "Please Jake. I really really want to read a novel. Do you want to read it with me?" + +Jake thought about it for a moment and then said, "Ok, I'll read it with you. That sounds like a lot of fun!" + +So the two friends read the novel together and had a wonderful time. They never wanted their time together to end. +Once there was a clever duck. The duck wanted to go on an adventure. So the duck decided to sail. She hopped into a boat and sailed away. Soon she noticed an island. On the island was a big, juicy melon. + +The duck was excited. She hopped out of the boat and grabbed the melon. It was so big and round, almost too big for the duck to carry. But the clever duck was determined. She held on to the melon and hopped back into the boat. She sailed away with her delicious prize. + +The duck enjoyed her adventure and the tasty melon. She had a great day and she was very proud of how clever she was. +One day, a shy little girl named Daisy was walking down the street. As she passed by a mailbox, she saw a small, orange butterfly resting on the top of it. Daisy smiled and quietly said hello to the butterfly. + +The little butterfly remained on the mailbox and waved its tiny wings. Daisy cautiously waved back, a little too shy to say anything else. She watched the butterfly for a few moments, then slowly backed away and continued down the street. + +As Daisy walked away, the butterfly stayed on the mailbox and fluttered its wings. She looked back and saw it was still there, watching her. The two of them remained there, looking at each other until Daisy eventually turned the corner and waved goodbye. + +The little butterfly stayed on the mailbox until it was out of sight, slowly fluttering its wings as Daisy slowly went on her way. +John was so excited to go to the park. He ran up to the swings and jumped on the one with the long rope. He was so eager to swing that he moved back and forth until he no longer felt the ground. "Wheeee!" John shouted as he flew higher and higher. + +When he looked back down, he noticed there were no more people or trees in the park. In fact, he noticed there was something big and wet. It was a lake! John started to feel scared but he was already too far away from the shore. He knew he couldn't make it back in time so he began to swing back and forth, hoping to reach the other side. + +But, it was too late and John was falling into the deep lake. He splashed into the water and yelled for help. He tried to swim but he was too exhausted. Soon he was going lower and longer in the very wet lake. All John could think before he drowned was, "If only I hadn't swung so high." +The sky was gloomy and the air felt heavy. Two little birds were chirping outside and looking around for something big and special. They decided it was time to find a sack. The birds flew around and eventually found an old sack that was covered in a heavy layer of dust and spiderswebs. + +The birds started to dig inside. Suddenly, one of them pulled out a feather! The other bird was so excited, it exclaimed, “Oh, I wonder if there’s more inside the sack!†+ +The birds kept digging and sure enough, they found more feathers! There were all colors and shapes, from small feathers to big fluffy ones. The birds were so happy to find the sack with so many feathers inside. + +Little did they know, the feathers were actually for something special. A week later, the birds returned to the sack and helped decorate the entire sky in beautiful colors of the feathers they pulled out. It was a bright and cheerful sight against the gloomy sky. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl who loved to dance. Every day, she would dance in the garden and put on shows for the flowers and butterflies. + +One day, the girl received an important letter in the post. She was so excited, she couldn't wait to open it. But when she did, her face fell. Inside was a message telling her that she was too young to do the thing she most wanted to do - dance in the big town hall. + +The poor girl was very sad. She knew she would never get to dance in the town hall. She sobbed and stayed in her room, feeling too sad to ever dance again. +Once upon a time there was a chubby little frog. He loved to go outdoors and explore. One day, he decided to go on an adventure. He hopped to a nearby lake and saw a raft. He hopped onto the raft and set sail. He sailed across the lake, taking in the beautiful scenery. + +As he sailed, he noticed something strange in the water - it was an old box. He hopped off the raft and swam over to it. He opened the box and inside he saw a shiny trinket. After examining it closely, he realized how valuable it was. + +He was so happy that he had found such a valuable item. He hopped back onto the raft, with the trinket safely in his hands, and set sail back home. He knew that he had something truly valuable and he would never forget his adventure on the lake. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Annie. She wanted to play outside with her friends, but it was raining. Her mum said, "No Annie, you must delay". Annie was very angry and frustrated. She stamped her feet and shouted. + +Suddenly she had a brilliant idea. She wanted to make her mum some pancakes. She went to the kitchen and fetched some butter, flour and eggs. She was so excited as she got the ingredients ready. + +But then she looked for the whisk and couldn't find it. She searched all around the kitchen but there was no whisk. Then she remembered the knife. Annie carefully chopped up the ingredients and the pancakes were ready. + +Annie's mum was so happy when she saw the pancakes. She was so impressed with Annie's clever idea, she did not seem angry anymore! Annie was very proud of herself, and so was her mum. +The pancake adventure was a great success! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lucy. She was three years old and loved to learn new things. Lucy's parents bought her a piano and thought it would be fun for her to learn how to play. Every day Lucy practised the piano for a few minutes. She was so determined to learn. + +One day her mother asked her, "How is your piano playing going? + +Lucy replied "It's going fair. I am learning new notes, but it takes some time." + +Her mother replied, "That's great! Keep practising and you will learn to play the piano really well." + +So Lucy kept practising. Every day her piano playing got better and better. Finally, after many days of practice, Lucy was able to play all the notes. She was so happy, she had learned to play the piano! +Once upon a time there was a loyal dog. He was a very happy pup. + +The dog always had so much to do. He liked to play with his toys and nap in the sun. But today, the dog was extra excited! + +You see, he heard a noise coming from the stairs. He ran over to the stairs and looked up. + +What he saw made him so excited! Upstairs in the big house, he saw a big surprise. It was a big bowl of treats! + +The dog barked with joy. He was so loyal and excited that he got his treats! He was very happy to get a surprise from upstairs. + +The dog happily ate his treats, and then he curled up for a nap. He was so excited and loyal! +Once there was an old man. He lived in a tiny house. He had a spark in his heart, and he always wanted to help people. + +One day, the old man heard about a lady in need. He wanted to help her, so he decided to give her some money. He went to her house and knocked on the door. + +The lady opened the door and the old man asked her if he could help. The lady lied and said no. The old man simply smiled and walked away. + +On his way home, the old man thought about the lady. He felt sad that she lied but he also knew that the spark in his heart would help him find someone else who needed help. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Max. He was a very healthy boy and loved to play in the sunshine. One day, Max went for a walk in the forest with his mum. Suddenly, his mum noticed a bush that looked really dry. She said to Max, "Oh, look at that! It's in need of some Magic!" + +Max was very excited but he didn't understand what his mum meant. She then said to him, "Max, if we give lots of water to this dry bush, it will become healthy again. Do you want to help me?" Max was so happy to help and he put his hands together and said, "Yes! Let's make some Magic!" + +Then Max grabbed the little bucket of water and let the water drip slowly onto the dry bush. He continued doing that until the bush looked shiny and healthy again. Max smiled and said, "Look Mummy, I made some Magic!" His mum smiled and they both went home feeling very proud of the Magic they had made. +Jessie was a little girl who lived on a farm. She had a pet dog called Spotty who was very hairy. One day, Jessie went outside to pick some flowers. Suddenly, she spotted a tornado in the distance. Jessie was scared but she knew that Spotty would protect her. Spotty got very brave and started to bark and growl. The tornado was so scared it flew away into the sky. Jessie and Spotty were safe, and Jessie was proud of her brave pet. They picked some flowers together and had a fun day. +Once there was a girl named Amy. She was very curious to see what was going on in her garden. + +Each day she went outside to look around, and one day she saw a prune on the ground. + +She walked over and picked it up. It was soft and sweet. She was so excited to see it! + +Amy decided to do something fun with her prune. She took it to her tree and tied it to one of the branches. + +The next day when she went out, the prune was still there! Amy was so curious to see what had happened. + +The little prune had grown bigger and bigger until it had become a big and juicy plum. Amy felt proud of what she had done. +Once upon a time there was a pupil who was always very dirty. His clothes and hands were always filthy. One day, he picked up a small pup from the street and shook it. Unfortunately, the pup was so scared it yelped loudly. The pup's owner heard the noise and came running out. He was mad and scolded the pupil for treating his pup so badly. The pupil was so embarrassed that he ran away and never returned. +Once upon a time, there was a turkey who lived in a tight house. Every day, the turkey liked to go for a walk in the woods. + +One day, the turkey went for a walk and saw a big test. The test was made of many colors, and it was very bright. + +The turkey wanted to see what was inside the test so it started poking it with its beak. The test was very tight, so the turkey had to use more and more force. In the end, the turkey was able to open the test and it saw that it was full of tasty treats! + +The turkey had a feast and it was the happiest turkey in the world. From then on, the turkey always knew to look inside the tests, because you never know what you might find! +Dinah was a shy little girl who never said much. Whenever anyone tried to talk to her, she would simply look away. One day, Dinah was walking outside in the park and a little boy saw her. He ran up to her with a big smile on his face and said, "Hello Dinah! Would you like to play with me?" Dinah frowned and shook her head. + +The little boy laughed. He said, "You don't have to be shy! Let's be friends!" Dinah still didn't say anything, but she smiled a little bit. The boy grabbed her hand and they started to play together. + +They ran around, played skipped rope and had a lot of fun. The little boy taught Dinah how to be brave and not be so shy. After a while, Dinah was giggling and saying hello to everyone she passed in the park. + +The moral of this story is that it is okay to be shy, but it's important to try new things and be brave. Even if it makes you a little nervous, it can be really rewarding to make new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a brave girl. She was always very kind and trusted everyone. One day, she found a shield on the ground. She held it tight, feeling safe and happy. + +The girl looked around and noticed that some people were envious of her and wanted to take away the shield. She held the shield tight, being brave and trusting that no one would take it away. + +As she walked, the shield suddenly changed color and started to glow very brightly. Everyone who saw the shield was amazed, but the girl trusted it would keep her safe. As she continued walking, the shield gave her warmth and protection. + +The girl smiled widely and felt happy. She knew that with her shield, she could trust that she would always be safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mara. Mara liked to go for a walk in the park every day. One day, when she was walking in the park, she saw an old man with a big mustache. She wondered what the mustache was for. + +The old man must have seen her looking at him, because he smiled at Mara and waved. She smiled and waved back. Suddenly she felt warm and happy inside. + +The old man then asked Mara if she wanted to give him a hug. She happily accepted and hugged him. + +After the hug, the old man walked away. Mara watched him and then she wandered if she would ever see him again. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Rose. Rose was three years old. She was always very curious and wanted to learn more and more every day! + +One day, Rose was looking around her house and noticed a very tall shelf. She wanted to stretch up to the top shelf. She stood on tip-toes and stretched as far as she could, but she could not reach. + +So, she got a chair and stood on it, and stretched even higher! But she still could not reach the top shelf. + +Then, Rose remembered something! She remembered her grandmother had given her a nice and rare stretching band. She put the band around her ankles and it gave her extra booting power. + +Rose stood on the chair and used the stretching band to stretch way up toward the shelf. She grabbed onto the shelf and pulled it down. On the shelf was a shiny box. + +Rose opened the box and inside it were lots of surprises just for her! She was so excited! + +Rose was so happy that she had the rare stretching band. Without it, she would never have been able to get all the wonderful surprises! +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved to bake. He enjoyed making cakes, muffins, and cookies every week. + +One day, he decided to go on an adventure. He sailed across the sea with some of his friends. They ended up in a peaceful jungle with bright green trees and happy birds singing in the trees. + +The boy and his friends had so much fun exploring the jungle and trying to find exciting things. Then the boy had an idea. He said, "Let's bake something for the animals in the jungle!" They gathered all kinds of ingredients and found a warm place to make their special treat. + +When the baking was done, the boy and his friends spread the treat around the jungle. The animals were so excited and grateful for the special treat. They all thanked the boy and his friends for a delicious surprise. + +The boy and his friends said goodbye to the animals and sailed away into the sunset. The boy was very happy to have gone on such an amazing adventure and to have made so many new animal friends. +Ruffles the puppy was very excited. She had a brand new purple shirt! She couldn't wait to show it to her friends. Ruffles ran around with the shirt in her mouth, scattering it this way and that. + +Ruffles' friends Thomas and Lucy came over to play. Ruffles proudly showed them her purple shirt. Thomas and Lucy thought it was so cool. + +Lucy asked if Ruffles wanted to go for a walk and Ruffles said yes. They all gathered up the purple shirt and put it in Ruffles' basket. Then they headed off down the path. + +The three friends had a great time exploring. Birds chirped in the trees, grass swayed in the breeze, and the sun shone down. Back home, Ruffles took off her purple shirt and the friends hung it up to dry. + +Ruffles smiled to herself. What a wonderful day she had had, wearing her special purple shirt. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who loved to brush his teeth. But he had just one tooth and he was very ashamed of it. He wished he had more teeth like the other kids in school. + +One day, he asked his parents why he only had one tooth and they told him that it was because of something he ate as a baby. He was very sad and angry. + +But then something magical happened. While he was sleeping, he had a dream and all of a sudden, his one tooth started to number up. He had two teeth now, then three and then four! + +He showed the other kids in school the next day and they were jealous. But he didn't learn from it and started to show off a lot. He even went so far as to pull on one of his teeth to make it number up even more. + +Unfortunately, it was too much and the tooth started to hurt. He had to go to the dentist, who told him that he had pulled the tooth out and that he had to take special care of his teeth. + +The moral of the story is to take care of your teeth and not take them for granted. Even though it might be tempting to show off and show how many you have, it is not worth it in the end if it means that your teeth will get hurt. +One day, a little girl was walking to school. She was feeling a little bit fearful. Along the way, she came across a strange bird. It started to chirp and offered her a shiny stone. The girl hesitated, but eventually she accepted. When the girl arrived at school, all of her friends were amazed by how beautiful the stone was. + +The little girl was so excited, she couldn't believe her luck! She ran over to her teacher and asked if she could explain to the class where the stone came from. + +The teacher smiled and said, "Yes, of course. Tell us, where did this beautiful stone come from?" + +The little girl beamed and said, "From the bird. It offered it to me on my way to school!" + +The whole class gasped in amazement. The teacher smiled and said, "That's a wonderful story. Thank you for sharing it with us. Let's never forget how special and helpful some animals can be!" +Once there was a person named Billy. He loved to feed animals. Every day he would go to the farm and feed the chickens. + +One day, he saw a wheel in the barn. It looked so interesting. He wanted to try it. He took it to the yard and jumped on it. Soon, he was whizzing around in circles! + +Billy had a lot of fun with the wheel. Every morning, he would wake up and go look for it. After feeding the animals, he would go play with the wheel. + +He learned how to balance on it and even do tricks. It was so much fun! Billy really enjoyed feeding the animals and exploring with the wheel. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lola. She was three years old and very clever, but she didn't like doing tasks that were too boring. + +One day, her mum gave her a task to do and Lola frowned, because it looked very boring. It was to put away all her toys in the toy box. She didn't want to do it. + +Lola tried to find something else to do instead, but there was nothing fun around. So, she decided she better get started. After a while, she found it was actually fun to put away her toys. + +Once she finished the task, she was very proud of herself. She had finished something she didn't want to do and it felt really nice! From then on, she did boring tasks with a smile. +The little girl was in her classroom, looking at the blackboard. She was feeling excited, but a little scared too. + +"Good morning, Miss," the teacher said with a smile. She was a kind lady. "Today I'm going to mention something very special." + +The little girl looked up at the teacher, trying to figure out what it could be. She was starting to feel a bit nervous. + +Suddenly, her teacher said, "I'm going to mention a delicate flower." + +The little girl was relieved - she loved flowers and couldn't wait to find out all about this special one. + +But then her classmate spoke up. "My dad knows about a different kind of delicate flower!" + +The little girl felt a spark of anger. Who was right, she or her classmate? But before she had a chance to speak, the teacher called the class to order. + +"Let's put the debate aside, children. We can all learn more about delicate flowers together!" + +The little girl smiled and nodded in agreement. She liked that idea. +John and Lucy were best friends who loved to explore. + +One day, they decided to go on an adventure in the woods. They walked and walked and soon they came to a big, deep hole. + +John said, "Let's bury something in there." + +"What should we bury?" asked Lucy. + +John thought for a moment and then he smiled. "Let's bury a can of gas!" + +It was an interesting idea, so they buried the gas container in the hole. + +When they were done, Lucy said, "That was fun!" + +John smiled and said, "Yeah, let's do it again soon!" +The sun was setting, and a mysterious fog had settled around the small village. +Momma wrapped her coat around Jack and said, "Let's go on an adventure!" + +They started walking, until they came across a small pond. The fog was so thick, that you couldn't even see the pond. +Jack looked around and said, "Let's hide!" +Momma replied, "Where should we hide?" + +Jack looked around and said, "Let's hide behind that big bush!" Momma said, "Good idea!" So they both hid behind the mysterious bush. + +It was so foggy, they only heard faint sounds in the air. Momma put her arm around Jack and said, "What was that sound?" Jack replied, "Maybe it was a creature hiding in the fog!" + +They both laughed and said, "Let's stay here for a little while longer and find out what mysterious mystery hides in the fog!" +Once there was a mommy who wanted to add something special to her family. She wanted to add an infant! She took lots of time to find the perfect infant. + +At last, she found the perfect one. It was easy for the mommy to know it was the one for her. She loved the infant and it loved her back. + +Everyday the mommy loved to play with the infant. They would laugh and smile and play peek-a-boo. The mommy was so happy to have added the infant to her family. + +The mommy and the infant were best friends. They had lots of fun together and the mommy was so glad she had added the easy, happy infant to her family. +Once upon a time, there was a cute rabbit. The rabbit was hopping and skipping around in the meadow, happy and cheerful. Suddenly, something changed. A big, scary animal was running towards the rabbit! The rabbit was so scared, it stopped in its little tracks. The animal was getting closer, but the rabbit was too scared to move. + +Thankfully, a friendly human came to save the rabbit. The human marked the big animal with a special marker, and the animal suddenly changed. It was super friendly! The animal and the cute rabbit became friends, and started running and playing together. + +The rabbit was so happy and relieved to have a new friend. The rabbit and it's new friend played in the meadow for hours, until it was time to go home. The rabbit and the animal waved goodbye and the rabbit hopped away. From then on, they were the closest of friends. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Joey. Joey was sad because he had no friends his own age. He cried a lot, so his mommy asked if he wanted to go to nursery to play with other kids. But Joey shook his head, saying he didn't want to go. + +So instead his mommy gave him a big cozy hug and a special toy. The toy was very flexible, it could twist and move in different ways. Joey loved it and played with it for hours. + +But day after day he still felt sad about not having any friends. His mommy was worried and decided to take him to see a doctor. The doctor gave him a brain scan and explained that the scan helps them understand what is happening inside the brain. + +Finally, Joey's mommy realized that he needed a friend to talk to and decided to get him a puppy. As soon as Joey saw the puppy he squealed with joy and hugged him tightly. The puppy licked Joey's face and wagged his tail. Joey was so happy that he could not help but weep with joy. From that day onward, Joey and his pup were always together, playing in the garden and cuddling up in bed. +Once upon a time there was a fierce fox. The fox was looking for something to eat. He saw a yummy apple on a swing. He wanted to take a bite of it. He started running towards the swing. + +But when he got there, he saw a little kitty playing on it. He wanted the apple, but he was scared of the kitty. The kitty was also fierce and wanted to keep the apple. + +The fox and the kitty had a fierce fight to see who would get the apple. They bit and scratched each other, but in the end the fox won. He got the apple and took a big bite. + +The fox was happy! He had the yummy apple. The kitty was sad and ran away. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big wild animal. He was big and strong, and the most patient animal anyone had ever seen. Every day he would go out and do tricks, and all the people around would applaud him. + +He was such a happy animal, and all the people loved him. One day, he saw a little 3 year old child, he looked so sweet and innocent, and the animal wanted to show him his tricks. + +He stepped into the centre of the ring and started doing flips and walking on his two back legs. All the people were amazed, and they applauded loudly. But the 3 year old was not impressed, he just looked confused. + +The animal felt so sad, was he not being patient enough or was his tricks just too wild? He stepped closer to the little 3 year old and showed him all of his tricks, one last time. + +Finally, the 3 year old smiled and clapped his hands, he was so excited and joined in with the coud of the people who were applauding. The animal was overjoyed, the little child loved his tricks! He was so patient, and he was finally appreciated. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved rice. Every day she would watch her mother as she cooked it. + +One day while she was watching, the little girl said to her mum, "I want rice too!" Her mother smiled and said, "Don't worry, you will have some rice. It's safe and it's yummy." + +So the little girl waited patiently for her rice to be ready. Then, finally, the little girl saw the rice going into a bowl. She clapped her hands in excitement. + +Mum said, "See, here is your rice. Now let's eat!" + +The little girl smiled and said, "Yay! Rice!" + +Then the little girl ate her rice and it was delicious. She was so happy – she felt safe and was surrounded by love. +Jimmy and Timmy were best friends. They had decided to buy a motorcycle. But they couldn't decide which colour to buy. They went to the shop to visit the motorcycles. Jimmy saw a bald motorcycle and he yelled: "This is the one!" But Timmy disagreed. He wanted a green one. So they argued about it for a while, then finally, Jimmy said: "I have an idea! Let's get both the bald one and the green one!" They were both happy with this decision. So they bought the bald motorcycle and the green one. Then, they raced around on their motorcycles, having the best time ever. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a lamb who liked to play in the meadow. He was small and soft, but he ran around and had lots of fun. + +One day, he wandered too far from the meadow and was very scared. He started to cry, but then he felt a warm, soft thing wrap around him. He looked up to see a big sheep and he knew he was safe. + +The big sheep was made of wool, which was very soft and cuddly. The lamb felt comforted and stopped crying. The big sheep said he would take the lamb home, but the way was long and hard. So the big sheep picked the lamb up and hugged him to keep him safe and warm. + +The lamb was very scared at first, but the big sheep kept him safe. They travelled far and wide, but the big sheep's wool kept the lamb warm and comfortable. Eventually, the lamb and the big sheep made it back to the meadow and the lamb ran off to play. + +From then on, the little lamb always stayed close to home – but he never forgot how the big sheep had comforted him on the hard journey back. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Jess. Jess was three years old. She was always happy, and had a bright smile. + +One day, Jess's mom said there was a surprise for her. It was a beautiful dress. It was so clear, like the sky. Jess was so happy. Her mom said if she wore the dress she could go to the beach. + +Jess put on the dress and ran to the beach. When she got there, she saw something amazing. It was the water. It made Jess's skin feel so cool. She wanted to go swimming, but her mom said she had to stay on the sand. + +But then her mom made a promise. She said if Jess stayed on the sand she could come back and go swimming the next day. Jess was so happy. She smiled and thanked her mom. + +The next day, Jess got ready to go back to the beach. She put on her dress and went to the beach. She played in the sand and then her mom said it was time for swimming. + +Jess ran into the water. She felt so free and happy in the water. She splashed around and enjoyed the cool water on her skin. + +The sun was so clear and the sky was so blue. Jess smiled, her mom's promise was kept. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a small red bean. The bean lived in a very big pond which was filled with lots of water. One day, the bean fell in the water and began to float away! + +The bean needed to be rescued quickly! But the water was too deep for the bean to swim back and there was nobody around to help him. + +Suddenly, a friendly frog saw the red bean in the water. The frog jumped in and swam to the bean's side. Then, the frog picked up the red bean with his long tongue and gave him a warm hug. He was happy to have been rescued. + +Together, the frog and the red bean swam back to the side of the pond. Everyone was so thankful to the frog for rescuing the little red bean. From then on, the frog and the bean became the best of friends. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once there was a little girl. She was 3 years old and very curious. She liked to explore and look at new things. + +One day, she was walking to the park when she saw something strange. It was a newspaper, lying on the sidewalk. She looked at it and started to stare. She had never seen one before, and it looked very interesting. + +The little girl picked up the newspaper and carefully unfolded it. Inside, she could see words and big pictures. She looked around to make sure it was safe, then she started reading. She learned so many new things! + +When the little girl was done, she carefully folded the newspaper and put it back where she found it. Then, she continued on her way to the park, her head full of wonderful ideas. +Once upon a time, there was a slow snail called Sally. Sally loved to find adventures in the garden, but she was always teased by some faster animals. One day, Sally was getting very sad because all of the other animals teased her. + +Suddenly, she found a bright bow in the grass! She took a closer look and saw that it was made of sparkly rainbow colours. Sally was so excited! She picked the bow up and put it on. It made her feel happier again. + +Sally then set off around the garden, much slower than the other animals. But this time, they stopped teasing her and admired her rainbow bow! From that day onward, Sally was never teased again. She was so happy and she loved wearing her special bow. +Once upon a time, there was a man who had a wife. His wife was orange, like the sun when it is setting. Every day, the man and his wife would sit together in the garden. She would sit on a big comfortable chair, and he would sit on the grass. They liked to sit together and look at the stars, and feel the cool night breeze. + +The man and his wife were very happy. Every day they sat together, holding hands and talking softly to each other. They were so content to just sit and be together. + +One night, they were sitting in their favourite spot, when they noticed a big orange cat with big yellow eyes. The cat came and sat beside them, purring softly. The man and his wife were delighted. The cat stayed with them, and from then on the three of them always sat together. + +The man and his wife were so content with their orange cat. Whenever they felt a little lonely, or a bit sad, the cat was there to sit with them and make them feel better. The man and his wife were very happy that the cat was part of their family. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lola. She was very gifted and loved the sea. Whenever she had the chance, she would come to the beach to play. + +One day, she wanted to go on a boat ride. She looked around, but she could not find a boat anywhere. She thought and thought until she had an idea. She needed to make a sailboat! + +She found some big cloth to use as a sail and some wood to make the boat. She worked hard to make it and when it was finished it looked so pretty. + +She couldn't wait to try it out. She put it in the water and jumped in. The wind caught the cloth sail and she was off! She rode the boat around the bay, feeling the warm sunshine on her face and the waves beneath her boat. + +When the ride was over, Lola was so happy she had made the sailboat. She learnt that if you need something, you can sometimes make it yourself. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. They were walking through the meadow. Suddenly, they looked up and saw a big cloud in the sky. The cloud started to part and out of the sky came a sprinkle of sugar! It was so mild that none of it touched the ground. + +The two friends were so excited. They both reached up their hands and caught some of the sugar. They made a wish and smiled at each other. All of a sudden, the cloud began to move away. + +The two friends said goodbye to the cloud and then they went back home. They enjoyed their sugar treats and that was the end of the tale! +John and Sarah had a reliable plant at home. It was very special to them. Every day, John would urge Sarah to take care of it. + +One day, Sarah forgot to water the plant. John noticed and went to her. He asked her why she hadn't taken care of the plant. + +Sarah said she was busy studying so she didn't have time. John disagreed and said that she needed to make time to take care of the plant. + +Sarah felt frustrated. She asked John why the plant was so important. John explained that it was a symbol of their friendship and that they both had to take care of it to show they were reliable. + +Sarah understood, and they both decided to work together to take care of the plant. From then on, they reminded each other to take care of it. +Jack was a 3 year old. He wanted to go on a trip but he had no passport. So, he asked his mum for help. His mum told him that he needed a passport to travel. She said, "Let's go get one. I will help you." + +Jack and his mum went to the passport office. Jack was excited and shouted, "Yay!" When they got there, the office was empty. There was nobody at the desk. Jack was sad. The office was closed. + +Jack and his mum went back home. Jack was very disappointed and shouted, "No! We need a passport!" His mum said, "Don't worry. We'll get one tomorrow." Jack was happy and shouted, "Yay!", again. + +The next day, Jack and his mum went back to the passport office. This time, the office was open. They got Jack's passport and it was ready. Jack was so happy. He shouted, "Yay!" Now he was ready to go on his trip! +One day, Sally went to the beach with her family. She squished her toes in the sand and marveled at the vast ocean. + +"Look at all the purple shells!" Sally said. "We should pick some up!" Her family agreed, and they searched the beach for shells. + +Finally, Sally shouted out, "I found one! It's so big and purple and perfect!" She ran over to her parents with the big, purple shell in her hands. + +Her dad smiled and said, "Let's go explore the forest. I've heard that it's a successful place to zip around." + +Sally was so excited! She'd never been to a forest before. They packed their bags and headed off. + +As they walked, Sally noticed that there were plenty of purple flowers! Everywhere she looked, she saw lots of purple. + +Before long, Sally and her family reached their destination—a wooded area filled with tall trees. Even the leaves were purple! + +They spent the day zipping around the forest. Sally was so happy to have such a successful adventure. She couldn't wait to come back again with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little girl named Zoey. Zoey liked to listen and one day she decided to go to the library to listen. When Zoey went to the library she was surprised to see a huge dictionary! Zoey stood in front of the dictionary and listened to it. She liked the sound of all the little words and decided to take it home. + +When Zoey got home she opened the dictionary and listened to it some more. She was so excited to read all the little words in it. Soon all her friends heard about the dictionary, and they came over to listen too. They all enjoyed the sound of all the little words and even learned a few. + +The chubby little girl and her friends had a fun time listening to the dictionary every day. They all got a little smarter each time they listened and learned something new. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to win a game. She practiced every day, but she didn't know how she could win. Then one day, she saw a man with a fake boot. She asked if she could try it on and he said yes. When she put it on, she felt a strange feeling. She began to tremble with excitement! + +The little girl knew she could win the game if she had the fake boot. She took the boot home and practiced with it everyday. Finally, the game came and the little girl was so excited! Her hands trembled as she stepped on the playing field. Everyone was looking at her, wondering if she had a plan. + +But the little girl kept her secret. She wore the fake boot and played the game. And when the game was over, the little girl had won! Everyone was so surprised and the little girl was so happy! She had used her secret to win the game and she never forgot it. She always remembered that the fake boot helped her to win. +Once upon a time there was a giant who wanted to try something new. He decided he wanted to have a soft pillow. Every day he would try to find the softest pillow ever. He looked high and low, but everything he found was too hard! + +One day the giant found a little house. He heard a funny sound coming from inside so he opened the door. To his surprise he found a small bunny rabbit. The rabbit hopped right up to the giant and said, "I can help you find a soft pillow!" + +The little rabbit hopped out of the house and took the giant to a grassy meadow. He found a big, soft pillow and gave it to the giant. The giant was so happy! + +From then on, the giant would always remember to thank the little rabbit for the soft pillow when he laid down to rest. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Mabel. She was adventurous and loved to explore. One day she decided to bring a surprise for her friends. She had an idea that would be lots of fun and brought some treats for them to share. + +On the way, Mabel met a boy called Sam. He was sad because he had nothing to do. Mabel asked him if he wanted to join them. Sam said yes and eagerly followed Mabel and her friends. + +At the end of the day, Mabel and her friends had a great time, sharing the treats they had brought. They also realized that they could have shared the fun with others too. They all decided that the next time they made plans, they would include some of the people who had nothing to do. + +The group was rewarded with lots of smiles and new experiences which made the day much more rewarding than just sitting around being bored. Mabel learned an important lesson that day that even a small act of kindness can make a big difference. +Once upon a time, there was a rug in a store. It was funny because it was very colourful and it had lots of different shapes. + +A little boy went to the store and saw the rug. He thought it was so funny. He wanted to buy the rug and take it home. + +But the little boy didn't have enough money to buy the rug, so he asked his mom to come to the store with him. His mom gave him some money and he bought the rug. + +He was so happy with his new rug that he showed it to all of his friends, who thought it was so funny too. He put it in his bedroom and it looked so nice there. + +The little boy was so proud of his rug and he said he would keep it forever. + +The end. +One morning, a little girl wanted to paint. She grabbed a big piece of newspaper and the mild paints. The little girl squirted the paints onto the newspaper and then grabbed her brush. She used the brush to mix up the paints and made bright and beautiful colours. + +The girl carefully painted with her brush. She made a big rainbow, with stripes of yellow, red, blue and green. When she was finished, she stood back and looked proudly at her work. She had managed to paint something beautiful with the mild paints. + +The little girl also glued pieces of newspaper onto the painting. She enjoyed sticking colourful newspaper onto it, making a texture and adding a different kind of beauty. + +At the end of the day, the little girl was very proud of her painting. She had used her brush, mild paints and the newspaper to create something special and beautiful. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and her daughter. They were on their way to the store together. As they drove, the mommy explained to her daughter about traffic. She said, “When we drive, we have to be careful and pay attention to traffic. Traffic helps us get to where we need to go safely.†+ +However, when they reached the store, the parking lot was full. Mommy was confused and said, “Let's do something else. But how will we get around with all this traffic?†+ +The daughter suggested, “Let's try calling Grandma. She is dependable, and she won't mind coming to get us.†Mommy agreed, and the daughter dialed Grandma's number. Grandma answered the call and said, “Of course, I can come and help you. I'll be there soon.†+ +The Mommy and daughter were so happy that they would have a dependable way to get around the traffic. When Grandma arrived, they all hugged her and thanked her for being so dependable and helping them get around the traffic. Together, they drove away to their destination. +Once upon a time, there was a silly kitty named Purr. She loved to play in the sunshine and make new friends. She had fur of all colors and even a special bell that she wore around her neck. Every day she would set out to explore her world, meeting exciting animals and having silly adventures. + +One day, Purr decided to explore a nearby forest. As she walked, she met a funny looking creature called a fox. The fox had reddish-brown fur, and was twitching his nose, looking to and fro. + +"Hello fox!" said Purr. + +"Oh hello!" said the fox, "What is your name?" + +"My name is Purr!" she said, delighted. + +"What are you doing in this forest?" said the fox. + +"I'm exploring!" Purr said, bouncing up and down with glee. + +The fox smiled and said, "I think I know of a place you might like to explore. It's full of amazing things! Would you like to come with me?" + +Purr was excited at the prospect of an adventure. She eagerly nodded her head, and together they set off into the woods. + +Soon, they arrived at a clearing with a big tree in the middle. Purr gasped in amazement. The tree looked positively magical, with big, colorful fruits hanging from its branches. + +The fox grinned and +Sammy was having a fun day. The sun was shining and the birds were cheerful. Sammy had a plan. He wanted to go outside and find a plate. He rushed to the kitchen and grabbed a plate. He was so excited he ran out of the house without looking. + +Outside, Sammy bumped into his neighbour's garden. He heard a loud shout from inside the house. It was his neighbour, Mrs Smith. She rushed outside and was really angry. She yelled at Sammy for running into her garden. Sammy was scared and started to cry. + +Mrs Smith slowly calmed down. She saw that Sammy was only a little boy. She suddenly thoguht of something. She smiled and said, "I have a better plan. Why don't you come with me?" + +Sammy was curious, so he followed Mrs Smith. They went to Mrs Smith's garden where there were lots of different plates. Mrs Smith said, "Here, you can pick a plate for yourself". + +Sammy was so happy. He rushed to pick the most colourful plate. After that, Mrs Smith and Sammy said goodbye and Sammy ran back home. Mrs Smith was very cheerful that Sammy was happy. +Josh was a reliable boy who loved getting mail. Every day he would set up a mailbox so that he could receive letters from his friends. One day, Josh saw a mailman walking around his house. He went outside and asked the mailman if he could get some mail. + +The mailman said that he had a stack of letters and asked Josh if he wanted them. Josh happily said yes and eagerly took the letters that the mailman gave him. + +When Josh got home, he was excited and quickly started sorting through the letters one by one. However, at the bottom of the pile was a nasty surprise. There was a large angry bee! Josh screamed as it flew out of the pile and started to sting him. + +Josh quickly ran away from the mailbox, crying from the pain but determined never to look inside the mailbox again. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jack and Bella. Bella was very wise and Jack was always so excited. + +One day, they decided to go and explore the kitchen. Jack was very eager, while Bella was a little nervous. She thought they needed to be careful and wise. + +They were surprised to find a bowl of delicious fruits. Jack quickly grabbed some but Bella reminded him to act nice and not take too much. + +They each took a few pieces before exploring the kitchen further. They found many other things, like pots and pans, a big and shiny oven, and lots of food. + +In the end, both Jack and Bella decided that the kitchen was a fun and interesting place. They both acted wisely and it was an adventure that they never forget. +Once upon a time there was a mighty bunny. He loved to run around and jump high in the air. + +One day, the bunny wanted to show off and jump as high as he could. He took a running start, and just as he had hoped, jumped higher than ever before! But then the bunny noticed something strange. He had jumped so high that he had jumped to the left of his goal. He was embarrassed! + +But luckily, the bunny was mighty, and he was able to turn around and jump back over to where he had wanted to land. He was happy that he didn't have to be embarrassed any more. + +The bunny enjoyed jumping high, knowing that he could control how high he jumped, and that if he made a mistake, he could just try again. That was one of the many things that made the bunny so mighty. +Once upon a time, a clever pig was trying to start a business. She wanted to deliver things to her friends. The pig started to ask her friends what they wanted. One said they wanted apples, one said they wanted books, and the other said they wanted toys. + +The pig was excited and got to work. She gathered all the things her friends wanted and came to deliver them. She was so clever that she even remembered what everyone wanted and made sure to give it to them. The pig's friends were so happy to get their presents and thanked the pig for being so thoughtful. + +The pig was very proud of herself and she kept delivering things to her friends every day. She was so happy that she had started this business. She had even made some new friends and everyone was so happy to see her delivering things each day with a smile on her face! +Once there was a nosy little girl called Emma. She was always looking around her neighbour's house. One day, she decided to sneak around the back and take a peak. Suddenly, she spotted something interesting. It was an avocado. Emma thought it would be fun to display it on a plate outside the neighbour's front door. + +She quickly fetched a plate, placed the avocado in the middle and left it outside the house. However, her nosy ways were soon discovered. When Emma's neighbour found the avocado, he got angry. He shouted out loud, "Who put that there?". Emma was scared and ran away as fast as she could. + +The next day, the neighbour set a trap for Emma. He put a big sign in front of his house, "No Avocados Allowed". Emma knew she had done wrong and decided she never wanted to be nosy again. +Once upon a time, there was a charming house with a lovely lawn. Every day, the family that lived there played in the lawn and enjoyed watching birds, bugs and butterflies. + +One day, a nice man came to the house and said, "I will pay you to mow your lawn." The family was so excited! + +The next day, the nice man came back with a big lawn mower. He paid the family and then he worked hard to mow their lawn. After he was finished, the lawn looked so nice. + +The family was so pleased. They thanked the nice man for his hard work and for helping make their lawn look charming. +Once upon a time there was a fat bear. He was walking in the forest when all of a sudden he stepped on a thorn. He started to cry loudly. + +A friendly bunny hopped up to the bear and asked, "Why are you crying? Can I help?" + +The bear replied, "I stepped on a thorn. It hurts very much!" + +The bunny hopped over to a nearby bush and said, "I have just the thing. This lotion will help with the pain!" + +The bear was so grateful. He let the bunny put the lotion on his paw, and immediately the pain started to feel better. + +The bear smiled and thanked the bunny. They hugged and went back to playing in the forest. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Sam and Ella. They were both very playful and liked to explore the world around them. + +One day, Sam and Ella were walking through the forest when they discovered a strange gas coming from the ground. They were both curious and wanted to find out what it was. + +While they were trying to figure it out, a friendly bear appeared from the tree line. + +"Say, do you two want to join me?" said the bear. + +When they saw the bear, it was very playful and friendly. Sam and Ella were excited and they followed the bear into the forest. + +The bear led them to a hidden cave that was filled with a sweet-smelling gas. They had discovered a magical place. + +The three of them laughed and partied all day and night. They created so many happy memories together. + +At the end of the day, they said their farewells and promised to return again soon. Sam and Ella were filled with joy as they left the mystery gas cave. +The dog was hairy and owned two friends. The friends were very small and giggled all the time. One day, the dog and its two friends were playing in the garden. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. They were scared! + +The noise was getting close, but they couldn't see who it was. Suddenly, a creature appeared. It was big, and had many legs. Its body was one inch tall. Its eyes were scary. + +The creature was scaring the dog and its friends. It moved so fast and it was so ugly. The dog and its friends tried to run away, but the creature was faster. The dog was very scared and all its friends were too! + +In the end, the hairy dog and its friends all ran away in different directions. The creature ran after them, but it could not catch them. They were safe, but very scared. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Clare and she loved the sea. She was always so eager to go to the beach. One day, Clare and her mum decided to take a day trip to the seaside. + +When they arrived, Clare was so excited. She raced to the beach, running with the wind blowing in her face and the sun shining on her back. Her mum was right behind her, laughing. + +Clare ran and ran until she reached the edge of the water and then she put her toes in. The water felt so nice and cool. Suddenly, the wave crashed over her feet. Clare smiled and laughed. + +"I love this place!" Clare shouted out loud. + +"I know, sweetheart," her mum said. "And I love that you love it so much." + +Clare smiled with joy and happiness. She was so eager to explore sea. She looked out to the horizon and imagined what magical creatures were waiting for her in the depths. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Candy was playing in her room. She saw a blouse with a big, bright flower on it. It was so original! She ran to her mom with the blouse and shouted, "Mommy, look at this blouse! Can I bring it to school today?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, my sweet. You can bring this beautiful blouse." + +Candy sang as she got ready for school. She put on her original blouse and twirled around in it. It made her so happy that she could wear it. + +At school, all the kids admired Candy's blouse. They asked her where she found it. Candy smiled and said, "My mommy brought it for me." + +The other kids smiled too, and each went home to tell their own mommies about the original blouse. +Billy and his dad were at the farm looking at the horses. Billy loved horses and his dad wanted to show him the different horses. + +Billy looked over the fence and saw a big, brown horse. He thought the horse was beautiful and wanted to get closer. + +"Daddy, can I lean on the fence and say hello to the horse?" he asked. + +His dad smiled and nodded. Billy leaned on the fence as his dad opened the gate. The horse came closer. + +Billy noticed there was something on the horse's face. "What are those, Daddy?" he asked. + +"They are called whiskers," his dad said. "The horse uses them to find food that tastes sour." + +Billy wrinkled his nose. "Yuck," he said. "I don't like sour things." + +His dad laughed and gave him a big hug. "Don't worry, you don't have to eat anything sour," he said. "Let's go find some sweet things to eat." +Sara and Mommy were driving in their car. Mommy drove carefully and it was very exciting for Sara. + +Sara was feeling a little worried but Mommy told her she was fine. "Look, Sara," said Mommy, pointing out the window. "We are driving in the sunshine." + +Sara smiled as she watched the world go by. The trees were getting bigger and the houses were getting closer together. + +They drove for a while until they arrived at their destination. Mommy helped Sara out of the car and said, "Let's go on an adventure!" + +Sara was so excited and soon she forgot all about her worries. She felt fine as she skipped along with Mommy. + +They had a wonderful day and soon they were back in the car, driving home. Sara was so tired she fell asleep almost as soon as they started driving. + +Mommy smiled and said, "You're doing fine, Sara. Let's just keep on driving." +Once there was a 3 year old girl called Daisy. Her mother was very kind and loving, but Daisy's father was quite ignorant. Sometimes he would raise his voice and it scared Daisy. + +One day, Daisy's dad got really angry and he wanted to hit her. Daisy was really scared so she ran away and hid under her bed. She started to cry and then remembered something she had learnt at school. It was a beautiful poem about peace and love. + +Upon hearing the poem, Daisy's dad slowly started to calm down. He slowly realised how wrong he had been and that it was wrong of him to raise his hand against his daughter. He was no longer ignorant and apologised to Daisy. + +From that moment on, Daisy's dad started to become a kind and loving father. Daisy was so happy and learnt that there is always a better choice in any situation. +Once upon a time there was a big gum tree. It had large, juicy gums all over it. Every day the tree would ask the children to come and pick some gums. + +One day a little three year old girl called Lucy came to pick some gums. The tree was very happy and let her pick some of the large gums. She put them in her pocket and skipped away with them. + +When Lucy arrived home, she showed her mum the large gums. Her mum was so pleased and gave her a big hug. Lucy asked her mum, 'Can I eat one now!' Her mum said, 'Of course, you can!' + +So Lucy began to chew a piece of the delicious gum. She was very happy and enjoyed the taste of the sweet gum. + +The end! +Once there was a rabbit who lived in a loop. Every day he would explore it, looking for something he could do to make it better. One day, he found a filthy pile of rubbish in the corner. He tried to clean it up, but it never seemed to go away. + +The rabbit was determined to make a difference and he decided to set fire to the rubbish. He thought it would help clear away the mess. But, the fire spread quickly and soon the entire loop was on fire. + +The rabbit looked around and realised he had done a very bad thing. He tried to put out the fire, but it was too late. The loop was destroyed. + +The rabbit was so sad. He had thought that setting fire to the pile of rubbish would help make the loop better, but it only made it worse. He had learnt his lesson - always think carefully before taking action. +Once there was a popular crayon called Tom. Tom had lots of friends and was invited to a special party that day. + +Tom was really excited so he quickly arrived at the party. The other crayons welcomed Tom with a great cheer. Tom was so happy that he couldn't stop smiling. + +At the party, the other crayons said to Tom, "Let's play a game! We'll draw something on the wall!" + +Tom said, "That sounds like fun!" +He picked up a bright red crayon and began to draw. Everyone was so pleased with Tom's work. + +When the party was over, Tom had to go home. He said goodbye to all of his new friends and thanked them for inviting him to such a wonderful party. + +Tom left feeling very happy and popular. +It was a bright and sunny day. Amy and her mother were making jam together. + +"We need some sugar," said Amy's mother. + +"And some fruit," said Amy. She was very intelligent. + +They mixed the sugar and the fruit together. Soon the kitchen began to glow with the smell of the jam. + +Amy's mother opened the oven door and the heat made Amy gasp. She watched as her mother put the jam in the oven. + +"We have to be patient now," said her mother. + +Amy sat with her mother and they waited. As they waited, Amy's eyes began to glow. + +Finally, the jam was done. Amy took a bite and the taste was amazing. + +It was the best jam she had ever eaten. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy butterfly named Bob. Bob lived in a meadow full of beautiful flowers. Every day, he liked to fly around and sip the sweet nectar from the flowers. + +One day, Bob spotted a bucket full of delicious sweet nectar. He was so thirsty that he quickly made a dive for it! He started drinking and drinking until it was all gone. + +Then, a little girl named Sophie came by and saw Bob drinking from the bucket. She said, "Hey, that's not yours! Why are you being so grumpy?" + +Bob replied, "This nectar tastes so good! I just couldn't help myself." + +Sophie was mad, so she scooped up Bob and carried him away. She threw him into a bucket full of soap and water and washed him off. + +Poor Bob was never seen again. His story serves as a reminder to all little butterflies to be aware of their surroundings and never drink something that isn't theirs. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was very obedient. Every day she listened to her mom and dad and was very polite. One day she was very excited because it was her birthday! She had a special day planned and couldn't wait to complete all the fun activities with her family. + +They played lots of games and had a special lunch. Then they all went to the park and the little girl had so much fun! She went down the slide, chased her brothers and sisters around and flew a kite. At the end of the day she said thank you to all her family and was extra obedient. + +She was so happy that she had completed all the fun activities for her special birthday. Then she and her family went home, had some yummy cake and the little girl went to bed, happy and full of joy. + +The End! +Cora and her mommy were going to the park. Every morning Cora loved to play and act silly. As they walked, Cora saw a big chest. It was a brown, wooden chest, sitting in the grass. + +Cora wanted to open the chest, but it was locked. She asked her mommy why it was locked, and her mother said, "Well, it might not be safe to open it." But Cora begged and begged, so her mommy said, "Okay, let's open it." + +When they opened the chest, they found it was very boring. It was filled with old books and photos. Cora was disappointed that it was so boring she raced away and started to act silly all over the park! Her mommy laughed as Cora ran and had so much fun. + +The next day, Cora wanted to go back to the park to look in the chest - but it wasn't there! They looked all around, but it was gone. Cora was so sad - but she was excited to go back tomorrow and search all over again. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby mouse who wanted to explore the world. He decided to go to a cave that he knew about and measure how far it went. + +He took a small ruler with him and began to measure the cave. He used his paws to count off how far he had gone and the ruler to measure how deep the cave was. + +The mouse went deeper and deeper into the cave. He was so amazed at the size of the cave that he felt like he could go on forever. But after a while, the mouse started to get tired. + +Finally, he reached the end of the cave. He was so proud that he measured it all by himself. He couldn't believe how far he had gone! + +The mouse happily returned to the outside world, feeling full of adventure. From then on, he was never afraid to measure the unknown! +Once upon a time, there was a wild war. Everyone was scared and nobody wanted to go outside. All of a sudden, a brave little boy named Sam decided to hang a flag outside his window. He put a smiley face on it and it made the town smile too. Everyone was so happy. + +The flag brought hope and courage to the town. Everyone started to come out and play again. They built sandcastles and laughed with each other. The wild war was forgotten and joy filled the town. + +Sam was so proud of his flag and hung it in his bedroom window every day. He was a hero and everyone was thankful for him. The town was full of peace and joy because of him. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two good friends who liked to play together. One day, the friends went to a big park and saw a tall stand. The stand was very big and had a big sign that said "JOIN US!" + +The two friends were excited and ran over to the stand. They asked what it was all about and the people at the stand said that it was a special club and that if they wanted to join in, they needed to be unselfish. + +The friends thought about what unselfish meant and agreed that it meant that they should share their toys and look after each other. They both put their hands up, joined in and were welcomed as members. + +The two friends enjoyed being in the club and soon became very good friends. They always remembered to be unselfish and to look out for each other when they were at the stand. This made their friendship so strong and they shared lots of happy moments together. +There was once a boy named Jack and he had a very special possession, a reliable tip. Everyday Jack would take it everywhere he went. One day, while Jack was playing outside, another child snatched the tip away from him. Jack was so angry, he started to cry. + +Fortunately, nearby there was an adult who stepped in. They said to the other child, “That tip doesn’t belong to you! Give it back!†The other child hesitated, but eventually realised that what they had done was not right and handed the tip back to Jack. + +Jack was so happy to have his reliable tip back, he held it tight and gave the adult a big hug. From that day forward, Jack has always remembered to hold tight onto his own things! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Mia. She wanted to go on an adventure, so one morning she put on her red coat and set out. + +As Mia walked along the road, she saw a big mailbox up ahead. She had seen them before, but this one was much bigger and higher than the others. She was curious, so she decided to enter. + +When Mia stepped inside, she was delighted. Inside the big mailbox were lots and lots of letters! Mia was so happy that she clapped her hands and shouted for joy. + +But then she heard a loud voice. "What do you think you’re doing in here?" It was the postman! He was angry that Mia had entered the mailbox. + +Mia was scared, so she started to cry. Then the postman saw how upset she was and he smiled. "It’s ok," he said. "You can stay and look at the letters, just this once. But you must never enter a mailbox again, do you understand?" + +Mia wiped away her tears, nodded her head, and said "I understand." + +Since then, Mia has gone on many other exciting adventures. But she never, ever entered another mailbox! +Once there was a family living in a small house in a big city. One day, Dad said: "Let's go and pay nature a visit!" Everyone was so excited, so they gathered their winter coats and hats in the morning. + +When they arrived, it was a winter wonderland! Icicles sparkled and the snow was thick and white. The family held hands with each other and enjoyed the beauty of nature. + +But then something unexpected happened. Suddenly, the sky became cold and frosty. Dad said: "Quick, run inside. It looks like icy winter weather is coming!" So they all hurried back home and closed all the windows. + +The next morning, they woke up to find everything covered with a thick layer of ice! But soon they found out that the iciness hadn't taken away any of nature's beauty. Dad said: "See? Our visit paid off! We can have a great time in this icy wonderland!" + +The family spent the whole day playing, laughing and enjoying the winter wonderland. They learned how to appreciate nature in all its icy glory! +Once there was a little boy called Tommy. He was very curious and he wanted to test everything. One day, Tommy opened the door and saw a man standing there. The man had pale skin. + +Tommy asked the man, "What are you doing here?" The man smiled and said, "I'd like to test your courage and bravery." + +Tommy was scared but he nodded his head. He followed the man to another room. The man bowed down and said, "Tommy, I need you to do something scary." + +Tommy gulped. He was now trembling with fear. He said, "I'll do it!" The man handed him a bucket of water and told him to throw it over his head. + +Tommy was very scared, but he took a deep breath and flung the water. He felt a strange calm come over him. He smiled and felt proud of himself. + +The man smiled and said, "Well done, Tommy! This was a test of your bravery and you passed!" + +Tommy learnt that if he faced his fears, he could find courage and strength from within. +Once upon a time, there was an eager little girl. She was playing in her garden when she saw a pile of dust. The little girl was so eager to mix the dust that she got to work right away. + +But it was hard work. She puffed and she panted and she struggled to mix it all up. But just when she was about to give up, a kind voice spoke to her. + +"Let me help you," the voice said. The little girl looked up and saw a fairy. "Would you like me to help you mix that dust?" + +The little girl was so excited she could hardly speak, so she nodded her head yes. The fairy waved her magic wand, and the dust was mixed in no time! + +The little girl thanked the fairy for her help and said goodbye. From then on, she was extra eager when it came to mixing things. +Once upon a time, there was a smart doll named Annie. She wanted to fly like a bird, but she knew she couldn't. One day, Annie found a match. She thought if she lit the match, maybe it could help her fly. + +Annie's friend Jenny saw her and said, "Annie, don't light the match. That's very dangerous." Annie didn't listen and lit the match anyway. + +The match flew in the sky and then suddenly burst into a flame. Annie was scared and started to cry. Jenny ran over and hugged her. + +Jenny said, "It's ok Annie, the match is gone now. You must be careful and always listen to your friends. That's the smartest thing to do." + +Annie smiled, happy to be safe. From then on, Annie and Jenny always looked out for each other. + +The moral of the story is: friends help you stay safe and make smart decisions. +Mom and the three year old were packing the family car for a trip to the beach. The three year old had brought a special glass. It was different from all the other glasses. + +"Do you like your glass?" Mom asked. + +The three year old nodded and smiled. "It's different and special." + +On the way to the beach, as the little car chugged along, Mom asked lots of questions about the glass. She had it all packed away, but the three year old was getting impatient. + +When they arrived at the beach, Mom took out the glass and handed it to the three year old. It was a special magnifying glass - perfect for finding the smallest of sand creatures. + +The three year old was delighted with her glass and went off hunting for crabs and other interesting creatures on the beach. She had a great time looking through her special magnifying glass - carefully packing her observations away in her memory. +Once upon a time there was a small garden with lots of pretty flowers. Every day, the flowers grew water and the sun shone on them, making them bloom. Everyone in the garden was very happy. + +One day, a little bird asked the flowers if he could have a party in the garden. The flowers were so excited! They said yes and started to plan the best party ever. + +But then, a big strong wind came and blew all the flowers away! The garden was very sad and quiet. Everyone had been looking forward to the party. + +Then, a miracle happened! The next day, the sun came out and the flowers started to grow again. Soon the garden was full of beautiful blooms. Everyone celebrated with a big party! They were so happy and grateful. + +The garden was forever thankful that the flowers bloomed again, just in time for the party! +Once upon a time there were two friends. Their names were Jake and Lily. Jake and Lily were best friends. They loved to play together. + +One day, Jake and Lily raced outside. They ran so fast! The sun was shining and it was a beautiful day. + +The two friends could see a large tree in the distance. They decided to race towards it. It was so close! Jake and Lily ran so fast that it looked like they were flying. + +When they reached the tree, they noticed a very large bird. The bird had beautiful colours. It looked like it was teaching its baby. + +Jake and Lily watched the baby bird learn how to fly. After more racing around, the two friends said goodbye and raced back home. They had a lot of fun that day! +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. He was three years old and always loved playing with his toys. He had a teddy bear that he was especially fond of, and its name was Reliable. + +One day, Jack wanted something different to play with. He wanted to grab something sweet and delicious, so he reached for a cookie. But when he went to grab the cookie, Reliable was faster and snatched it up! + +Jack tried to grab the cookie, but Reliable was too fast. So he decided to teach Reliable a lesson. He said, "No, Reliable! You can't always grab things, especially not just because you can. You have to share with me." + +To Jack's surprise, Reliable shared his cookie. Jack was happy to have a snack, and his teddy was a good friend too. From then on, Jack and Reliable shared lots of things - toys, snacks, and all kinds of fun. + +Jack learned an important lesson from his teddy bear. He understood that it was better to share than to grab and that reliable friends can always be counted on. +Once there was a gentle mother and her little three year old girl. One day, the mother was sitting on the couch and the little girl was playing on the floor with her dolls. + +The little girl stopped playing and looked up at her mother. "Mommy, what are those?" She asked pointing to her mother's pants. +The mother laughed and said, "Those are my pants honey. They help keep me warm." + +Then the little girl asked, "Can I have a pair?" The mother smiled and said, "Of course sweetie. Let's go seat." + +The two of them marched into the bedroom and the little girl chose a pair of very gentle pants. She smiled and said, "These are perfect Mommy. Now I'll be cozy too!" +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sophie. + +One day Sophie asked her mommy if they could go on vacation. Her mommy said yes and they started to get ready. + +Sophie was very excited. She grabbed her sunglasses and her swimsuit and put them in the suitcase. She thought it was going to be so much fun! + +When the day came for their vacation to start, Sophie was the first one ready. Then her mommy came into her room with a thoughtful gift. It was a beach ball! + +Sophie grabbed the ball and hugged her mommy. They both laughed and then hopped in the car and drove off. Sophie was so excited for her vacation! +Once upon a time there was a tiny wrap. It was very small, even smaller than a three year old's hand. Everyday, it would lay as still as a dead thing on the floor. The three year old was fascinated. He wanted to count it, to make sure it was really still. He touched it gently, but it didn't move. Then every day he would come back and count the wrap again. + +One day, the three year old was playing in his bedroom. He thought he heard something. He turned around and there was the wrap, hopping after him! He was so surprised that he forgot to count it. He chased it around and around, until the wrap finally stopped and blinked at him in the sun. He smiled and leant forward to count the wrap - one, two, three! + +The three year old was enchanted with the little wrap. He made it a warm bed and gave it a name; Hop. From then on Hop would come when called, and the three year old even used Hop as a special wrap when giving gifts to his friends. + +The three year old had made a friend! He was happy everyday, counting the wrap and chasing it around the room. He knew that the wrap was special, even though it looked dead. + +And so the three year old and Hop lived happily ever after. +Once there was a lucky girl called Mary. Mary wanted a basket, so she asked her mom if she could have one. +"Yes, darling, you can have one," said mom as she gave Mary a basket. + +Mary loved her new basket and took it everywhere she went. She even took it to the park and started to fill it with leaves and flowers. + +The park was full of people, but then something amazing happened! One of the leaves in Mary's basket became a butterfly! Everyone was so excited! + +Mary was lucky to have such a special basket, and she was never seen without it again. +Once upon a time there was a bossy cow called Bessie. Bessie loved to eat cream every day. Every morning, the farmer would have to load a big container of cream onto Bessie’s back. + +One day, Bessie had enough of it and said loudly, “No more!†+ +The farmer looked at Bessie and said, “Come on, Bessie. Just one more time.†+ +Bessie sighed and said, “Okay, but this is the last time.†+ +So the farmer loaded the container of cream onto Bessie’s back. Bessie was very pleased and said, “Yay! Cream!†+ +The farmer smiled and said, “There you go, Bessie. Now you can enjoy your cream.†+ +And that was the end of the bossy cow’s cream-filled adventures! +The boy seemed ashamed. He had put his diary in reverse order and he was afraid to show anyone. He was already embarrassed that his diary was so special, as it had been given to him as a present. + +The boy wished he could turn back time. He wanted to forget the mistake he had made. His sister had noticed the reversed diary and teased him about it. This made the boy even more ashamed. + +The boy tried to find a way to change it back to normal. He thought and thought until he finally had an idea. He grabbed his diary and went to the library to find something that could make it better. + +He found a book that helped him make the diary go in the correct order again. He sighed with relief and hugged the diary. He had been so worried about it being wrong. + +The boy was no longer ashamed. He felt proud that he was able to fix it on his own. He looked forward to showing his sister the diary in its true form. +Once upon a time there was a lady who had a very compassionate heart. One day she saw a tiny cord lying in the street. She felt sorry for it so picked it up and took it home. + +At home, the lady found a small box. Inside the box she placed the cord and made a warm bed for it. + +The lady talked to the cord and said, "Don't worry little one, you can settle here." The cord thanked her with a whisper in return. + +The lady was so happy that the cord was settling in so well. She spent many days playing with the cord in the garden. + +The lady and the cord became best friends. Everywhere the lady went, the cord was there too. They were rarely apart! + +Time went on and the cord seemed very content and happy with the lady. The lady was so compassionate and together they had a beautiful life. +Once upon a time, there was a brave boy. His name was Tommy. Tommy went to the grocery with his mom. He wanted to help. Tommy was so brave. + +When they got to the grocery, Tommy saw a lot of things he wanted. But he knew that he couldn't buy them, so he was a good boy and stayed close to his mom. + +Suddenly, Tommy saw something round and cute. It was a puppy! He ran over to the puppy and gave it a hug. The puppy was so happy that it wagged its tail and licked Tommy's face. + +Mom smiled and said, "See, Tommy? You are so brave. That puppy loves you." Tommy smiled back and said, "Yes, I'm brave. I gave the puppy a hug!" +Once upon a time there was a brave little girl. She was so brave that even the biggest, baddest monsters didn't scare her. One day, the little girl spotted something scary but different. It was a crazy monster speeding across the forest floor! She watched curiously as the monster passed. + +The little girl followed the monster and soon enough, it led her to a magical lake. She wanted to see what was happening and so she crept closer. As she looked over the edge she see that the monster had jumped into the lake and was being healed by the magical waters. + +After a while, there was a wonderful transformation. The monster was no longer scary but gentle and friendly. The little girl was so pleased and hugged the monster to show her gratitude. She had used her bravery to heal the monster and it was a happy day for everyone. +Once upon a time there was a rabbit who liked to run. He loved to run around the field so much that he sometimes forgot to do his other chores. One day he saw a butterfly and started running to catch it. He ran and ran until he was so tired that he had to rub his eyes. + +Suddenly he heard a voice calling his name. It was the farmer from next door! He was very angry that the rabbit had run away from his chores. The farmer asked him if he thought it was fair to run away from his responsibilities. + +The rabbit thought about it for a bit and realized that it wasn't fair at all. He had to do his work even if he was tired. With that, the rabbit realized his lesson and promised to do all his work and have some fun time too. + +The moral of the story is that everyone has chores to do and it's not fair to run away from them. We should all be responsible and find a balance between work and play. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Jamie and Nick. They were always together and did everything together. One day, Jamie had a plan. He decided to have a bath in a pond near their house. He asked Nick to come with him and they both got ready to go. + +Jamie took a big bag with him. He had a towel, soap and some other things. Jamie and Nick went to the pond. The water was very clear, like glass! Jamie and Nick took their swimsuits and got into the pond. They had a lot of fun together. + +Jamie took out his soap from the bag and gave some to Nick. Jamie showed him how to put some soap on his body to clean himself. The two friends enjoyed playing with the soap as they cleaned their bodies. They were done soon and feeling very fresh. + +Jamie and Nick were having a great time and were glad that Jamie had such a plan for the day. They enjoyed their time in the pond and came back home happy. +John was eager to play outside. He quickly put on his shoes and went to the back door. He grabbed the crystal knob and tried to turn it. It wouldn't move, so he asked for help. + +His mom came to the door and showed him how to remove the lock. She held up the metal piece and explained that he had to pull it down with two fingers. He did what she said and the door opened! + +John was excited to explore. He ran across the yard and noticed a bird with a colorful neck. He tried to sneak closer so he could see it better, but the bird flew away. + +John was disappointed but eager to find something new. He saw a big pile of leaves and carefully started to remove them. Soon he was able to uncover an old tire! He was so excited that he yelled for his mom to come help him roll it around. It was a fun time playing with the tire and John couldn't wait to come back outside to explore his backyard again. +Bob and Steve were watching a movie at the park. Steve asked Bob if he wanted a sausage. Bob said it sounded delicious, so they went to get one. + +Bob was very polite and said "please" when he asked the man for a sausage. The man said he didn't have any, so Bob asked for two hot dogs instead. The man said he only had one. + +Bob said it was okay and asked the man if the hot dog was for him too. The man said no, it was for Bob only. Bob thanked him but Steve said he felt sad. + +Bob then asked for a sausage for Steve, but the man said he had none. Bob said he would just watch and not eat if Steve couldn't have one. The man then got angry and threw Bob and Steve out of the park. + +The moral of the story is to respect other people's wishes and to be considerate. Just because someone is polite, it doesn't mean they can get whatever they want. +Once upon a time there was a family, who lived happily in their cosy house. + +Each day, the family would spend time together. One time, they decided to do something special. + +So they went outside and joined a network of people who played together. + +Everyone was able to do something useful while they were there, like helping each other and having fun. + +When it was time to go home, everyone was happy and excited. + +The family spent many more days together and had lots of happy memories. +Once upon a time, there lived a selfish soldier. He never thought of anyone but himself, and never bothered to behave. He always got what he wanted and was quite selfish. + +One day, however, the soldier heard a strange noise, like the marching of feet and the clattering of swords. He went outside to see what was happening and he saw a large army marching towards him. Fearful, the soldier frantically ran back into town. + +Everyone was so scared. The army marched closer and closer, and the soldier was sure they were going to defeat him. But then, seemingly from nowhere, a great and powerful warrior appeared. He had a shield and a sword and was a very brave soldier. + +The powerful soldier fought against the attacking army and soon defeated them. Everyone cheered for him and thanked him for his bravery. After that, the soldier remembered his duties and started behaving better. He learnt from his mistake that it was so important to be kind to others and to think of others before being selfish. +Once upon a time there was a naughty little monkey who liked to jump around and have a lot of fun. One day he decided to jump into a closet and look at the clothes. He grabbed onto a pair of pants. What fun! He started to jump around in the pants and was laughing so much. Suddenly the closet door opened and he was seen by the mommy of the house. Oh no! She said, in a stern voice, "Naughty monkey, what are you doing in my closet? + +The monkey was so scared that he hid behind the pants. Mommy smiled and said, "Welcome, little monkey. You can wear my pants if you want." The monkey was very happy and danced around in the pants. He thanked Mommy with a big hug and said, "Thank you for the naughty pants!" +Once upon a time there was a wood. It was big and strong. It fit lots of things. + +One day a bird saw the wood and thought it was beautiful. She wanted to make a house from it. So she tried to fit all the wood together to make a nice house. + +She worked and worked, hammering and sawing, until the wood all fit together perfectly. The bird was so pleased with her work. She had made a beautiful house. + +The bird was so happy. She had a home of her own! She flew in and out, in and out, all day long. She was so proud. + +The end. +Robert and his mom were taking a walk in the park. It was a nice day, but Robert noticed that there was a very big cross in front of a church. He stopped and asked his mom what the big cross was. + +His mom smiled and said that it was very dependable. She suggested to Robert that it was Jesus' cross, and that it was a symbol of his love and dependability. Robert was amazed and asked if Jesus was dependable. + +His mom laughed and said yes, Jesus was very dependable. He was always there for his friends when they needed help. Robert was happy to know that he had someone so dependable that could always be there for him. + +They continued on their walk and talked about how nice it was to have someone so dependable in their life. It seemed like the cross was watching over them with its dependable love. +Once there was a girl called Sarah. Sarah loved the colour purple and wished she could wear purple all the time. One day she found a purple dress in the wardrobe and decided to wear it. + +However, when Sarah put on the purple dress she realised that it was magical. Whenever she tried to move her body, she couldn't! Sarah was scared, but she knew that she had to do something. So, she decided to try and close her eyes and concentrate hard. + +Amazingly, Sarah managed to send her body flying through the air! She felt so free and happy that she kept flying higher and higher in her purple dress. + +Eventually, Sarah flew too high and she was sent into outer space. With no way back to Earth, Sarah was lost in the stars forever. +Once upon a time there was a mommy who loved her baby very much. She would hug him and tell him stories and take care of him every day. + +One day, the mommy and her baby went to the beach. They had lots of fun and played in the sand. After a while, the baby saw something in the water. He pointed and said, "Wreck, Mommy!" + +The mommy looked closer and saw it was an old ship that had been wrecked a long time ago. She was proud of her baby for finding such a cool thing. So, she hugged him again and said, "I love you baby." + +The baby smiled and said, "Love Mommy!" They hugged again and went back to playing at the beach. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Tom. Tom liked to play outside his house on the porch. One day it was sunny and Tom saw lots of birds in the sky. He was so happy that he stood up and spun around until he felt dizzy. He laughed and laughed and then suddenly he heard a noise behind him. + +When Tom turned around, he saw a girl. She had the same hair colour as him, and a smile on her face. The girl asked Tom if he wanted to try something special. Of course, Tom said yes and the girl told him he had to close his eyes. + +Tom did as he was told and then he felt something soft and warm on his cheek. It was a kiss! The girl had kissed him on the cheek. Tom laughed and spun around again, feeling dizzy and happy. + +From then on Tom and the girl were great friends and played together every day on the porch. They liked to kiss each other on the cheek and laugh until the were dizzy. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a very strong temple. Every day, the temple was home to many animals. The animals were so content there - so happy, that they never wanted to leave. + +At night, when the sun had gone and the moon was up in the sky, the animals would go to sleep. They lay in the temple and snuggled up close together to keep warm. + +When the morning came, they all woke up, ready to start a new day. They ran around the temple, feeling so strong and joyful. + +But soon enough, the animals all got tired. They cuddled up together again and slept, safe and happy in the strong temple. +Once there was a little girl named Sarah who wasn't feeling very well. She was so scared that she grabbed her mommy's hand. She asked her mommy, "What's wrong with me?" + +Her mommy took her to the doctor. Sarah was so nervous because she had never been to a doctor before. But the doctor was very kind and compassionate. He asked Sarah lots of questions to find out what was wrong. + +After the doctor asked all his questions, he said, "I think you just have a cold." To make her feel better, he gave Sarah a special medicine to take. With the medicine, Sarah felt better in a few days. + +Sarah was so happy and thankful to the doctor for being so kind and compassionate. Thanks to the doctor, Sarah was all better soon! +Once upon a time, there was a giant. He was very spoiled. He used to love receiving mail. Every day, he would get a big envelope filled with treats that his friends had sent him. He was so happy! + +One day, he got an even bigger envelope. Inside was something very exciting. It was a flying machine! He was so thrilled that he ran around his house showing it to everyone. He couldn't believe how lucky he was. + +The giant got on the flying machine and began to sail through the sky. He felt so free as he flew high in the air. Eventually he got tired, so he flew back down to earth and landed in a field. + +The giant decided to write a letter to all the people who had sent him mail. He thanked them for their kindness and told them how much he loved the flying machine. With that, the giant flew away and was never seen again. +Once upon a time, there were two big camps. In one camp were the ants, and in the other camp were the bees. + +The ants wanted to fight the bees, so they started marching to the bee camp. But the bee camp was very big and the ants were small. + +The bees saw the ants coming and they were ready to fight. But the ants were scared. They didn't want to fight the big bees. + +The ants ran back to their camp, away from the bees. Then, they started to think of a clever plan. + +They decided to make a big shield to protect them from the bees. Then, they used sticks to make big spears. + +The ants decided to march back to the bee camp, with their big shield and spears. This time, they weren't afraid. They were ready to fight the bees. + +The ants and the bees fought hard, but in the end the ants won. They were very brave and clever. + +From then on, the ants and bees lived peacefully in their two big camps. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Emma. She was three years old and loved to play. She had a toy chain with her wherever she went! + +One day Emma was playing with her chain in the park. Suddenly, the wind blew and the chain flew out of her hands. Emma tried to catch it but the wind was too strong. Emma had lost her chain. + +She looked all around the park but it was gone. She started to cry. Suddenly, an old man appeared. He was deaf but he saw Emma crying. He bent down and pointed to a bush nearby. Emma looked and saw her chain! She was so happy. + +The old man smiled and motioned for her to take the chain. Emma hugged him and thanked him. Then, she played happily with her chain all afternoon. +Once upon a time there was a boy who loved to play with his toy balls. He was excited when his mom gave him a new red ball. He wanted to play with it right away but his mom said he had to be patient. She said he could play with the new ball soon. + +The next day, the boy and his mom went to the park to play. When they saw the basketball court, they knew it was time to play with the new red ball. The boy was excited and started to match against the ball. He was having so much fun and he was getting better with every match. + +Suddenly, the boy missed a spike and the ball flew away. He was nervous, scared of what his mom would think. But his mom said it was ok and reminded him about the moral of the story: being too enthusiastic sometimes leads to mistakes. She said it was ok to make mistakes and it was important to learn from them. + +The boy felt relieved and was more careful the next time. He hadn't learned the lesson yet and was nervous about making mistakes. But with his mom's love and guidance, the boy was able to master the art of match. +One day, a little boy named Tom was walking in the forest. He saw something new and shiny. Tom went closer to take a look and he saw a big lumber. He wanted to try and pull it, so he tried but it was too heavy. + +Tom was sad because he couldn't move the lumber. So he kept walking until he found a bigger boy. He asked the bigger boy to help him pull the lumber. + +The bigger boy was strong and was able to pull the lumber. They struggled for a few minutes, but eventually Tom and the bigger boy pulled the lumber together. Tom was so happy because he had found a new lumber. He thanked the bigger boy and the boy smiled. They went their separate ways. + +Tom took the lumber home and put it away in a special place. It now sits in his house as a reminder of his special day. +John was walking by the beach and he wanted to play in the sand. He saw a crab and asked the crab if he could play in the sand. The crab said yes, so John started scooping up the sand and letting it run through his fingers. He felt happy. + +Suddenly, John saw a dead fish in the sand. He wanted to know how the fish had died, so he requested the crab to tell him what had happened. The crab said that a bigger fish had eaten the dead one. + +John was sad. He thought about how the little fish was dead. He put the dead fish back in the sand and said a prayer for it. Then, he finished playing in the sand and went home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She was a happy little girl with a big smile! One day, Mia put on a special coat and went outside. The coat was blue and sparkly, and she twirled around in the sunshine with glee. + +Suddenly, she heard music coming from down the street. She followed the sound, and soon she saw a group of people dancing together. They were laughing and spinning and having a great time. + +Mia smiled and started to join in the dance. One of the people noticed her and came over. He was a kind and compassionate man who was very nice to Mia. He showed her all kinds of different moves and the two danced together. + +When the dancing was over, Mia thanked the kind man and went back home with her sparkly coat. She felt so full of joy and happiness. Mia often thought back to that special day and the kind man who had been so compassionate. +Once upon a time, there was an adorable little mouse. He lived above a fireplace in a chimney. Every day he would peep out of the tiny, dark cracks. The little mouse would complain all day because the chimney was too dark and wet. + +One day, the little mouse decided to try something different. He searched around until he found a tiny piece of cotton wool. Carefully, he placed it in the little cracks to keep the chimney dry and bright. + +The little mouse was so proud of himself. Finally, he had made his home in the chimney cosy and comfortable. From then on, he stopped complaining and was content with his home. + +The moral of the story is that no matter how bad something may seem, there is always something that can be done about it. We should never give up! +One day, Maisie and her brother Tom were playing in the sand at the beach. Tom picked up an anchor and shouted: "Look Maisie, I found an anchor!" Maisie was excited and said: "Let's guess what we can do with it!" So they started to guess what the anchor could be used for. Tom said: "Maybe it can be used to keep our boat in place". Maisie suggested: "Maybe we could use it to find hidden treasure!" + +After a while, their dad came to them and said: "You are very good at guessing, kids! This anchor is actually from an old ship. Treasure hunters try to find old anchors like this one. But even more important is to appreciate each other. If you do, you will realize that you have the greatest treasure of all - your family." + +Maisie and Tom were very excited to hear this, and went back to the beach to build a treasure map together with the sand and sea shells. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. His name was Tim. He was very tired. He had been playing all day and he was thirsty. He went to the kitchen to find something to drink. + +Tim saw a green drink on the table. He didn't know what it was, but he was thirsty so he drank it. It was very yummy. + +Soon, Tim felt funny. He didn't feel so tired anymore. He felt happy and awake. He smiled and laughed. It was the best drink he ever had! + +From then on, Tim liked to drink the green drink whenever he was tired. It made him feel better every time! +John was walking along the beach with his dad. He looked out to sea and saw a crab on the shore. He knew crabs were tasty, so he started to run towards it. As he ran, he caught its gaze. The crab watched John run and stopped on the beach, watching him. + +John carefully picked up the crab and ran back to where his dad was. He showed the crab to his dad who smiled and thought it was a great catch. They decided to cook it for lunch. + +John looked at the crab carefully and noticed its gaze seemed to follow him. He felt like he had made a connection with the crab. As he left the beach, he heard the soft nibbling of the crab, as if it was pleased that he had made the catch. The crab was super tasty and they even had some of it for dinner! + +John looked back to thank the crab, but it was gone. He knew he still had a connection with it and he promised himself he would always appreciate nature. +Jim and Tom were best friends. One day, Tom was feeling a bit gloomy. He knew he needed to do something to cheer himself up. So, Jim suggested they go outside and pour water on the rug. The two friends ran to the garden and found an old rug lying on the ground. + +Tom got a bucket of water and poured it all over the rug. The two boys laughed and jumped around in the wet rug. As they played, Jim felt the gloominess slowly fading away. He smiled and thanked Tom for helping him feel better. + +After a while the two boys decided it was time to go inside. So they rolled up the rug, took it inside, and hung it up to dry. Both boys were very happy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Clara. She was very happy and always wanted to try new things. + +One day Clara decided to explore her backyard. When she stepped outside she saw a beautiful lawn full of flowers. She was so excited, she ran over and welcomed the sunny grass. + +The brown grass looked so soft and Clara just wanted to stretch out and relax. She laid down and felt the warmth of the sun and the gentle breeze. + +Clara smiled and said hello to each of the flowers. She ran around the lawn and made up a game. She laughed and played until it was time to go inside. + +Clara said good bye and thanked the lawn for being so nice. She was glad to have spent the day with her new friend, the brown lawn. +Mia was excited as she prepared for her blueberry adventure. She got her hat, her jacket and her shoes all on tight. She grabbed her basket and started walking down the path to the blueberry bushes. The sunshine was warm as she got closer and closer. Suddenly, something blocking her path made her gasp. It was a big bear! Mia was scared, but she knew she had to prepare for what she had to do. + +Mia prepared her plan and took a deep breath. She knew the bear was hungry, so she pulled out a big handful of blueberries from her basket. She threw them towards the bear, who was happy to eat them. After the bear was satisfied, he stepped aside and Mia was able to go through. + +Mia was so happy! She had been able to prepare for a situation she never thought she would find herself in. As she reached the blueberry bushes, she smiled and thanked the bear for its help. She enjoyed her blueberry adventure and thanked her lucky stars that everything had turned out alright in the end. +One night, a little girl named Lucy was outside looking for stars. Suddenly, she saw a bright twinkle in the sky. She got excited and asked her dad, "What's that?" +"That's a star," dad replied, "they shine in the night sky." + +Then Lucy pointed to a second star and asked, "Can I make a wish on that star?" +Dad replied, "Yes, but that's a fake star." Lucy was puzzled, so dad explained, "It's not real, it's just a light that someone set in the sky. You can wish on a real star," he said, pointing above them. + +Lucy looked up and saw a bright star above her. She grinned and jumped up and down, shouting, "I wish a toy!" + +Dad smiled and said, "Make a wish on the star and see what happens!" + +Lucy closed her eyes and made a wish on the star. She opened her eyes, looked up, and smiled. "My wish will come true!" she said excitedly. + +Dad smiled and wrapped his arms around her. He was so proud of his little girl. "That's what stars are for," he said with a smile. +Once there was a little girl named Jane. Jane was so excited because she was going to the zoo that day. She saw many different animals when she got there. There was a tiger, an elephant and a monkey. She was so excited to see them all. + +Then, Jane heard a noise. She looked around and saw that it was raining. Everything was getting wet! All the animals had come out and were walking in the rain. They were so wet and happy. + +Jane wasn't sure what to do. She wanted to help the animals stay dry but she didn't know how. Suddenly, she had an idea. She ran to her car, opened the trunk and took out a big umbrella. Then she ran out and held the umbrella over the animals so they wouldn't get too wet. + +The animals looked so happy! They ran around and had so much fun. Jane was so glad she came to the zoo that day. Not only did she see many animals, she was also able to help them stay dry. +Once there were two friends, Alex and Sam. They had lots of things to discuss, but Alex had a very rare idea. + +He thought they should visit the staff at their local zoo. Sam was a bit worried at first but they decided to go anyway. + +Once they were there, they asked the staff all sorts of questions. They wanted to know about the animals and how they take care of them. They looked around and saw lots of different animals in their enclosures. + +The staff were very helpful and told them all sorts of interesting facts. Sam and Alex learned a lot that day about the animals and how to care for them. They even got to see some rare animals, which made their trip extra special. + +At the end of the day, Alex and Sam were very happy that they decided to go to the zoo and discuss things with the staff. They had a wonderful time learning about all the animals! +Once upon a time there was a small boy who was very brave. He liked to do daring things! One day he found an object with a funny shape. He wanted to play with it, but it was very clumsy. + +The boy picked up the object and started to play with it. He rolled it around and tried to balance it on his head. Suddenly it slipped from his hands and fell. He was scared that he would get in trouble. + +He looked around and nobody had seen what he did. He was very relieved and continued playing with the object. + +A few moments later his mom appeared. She said, “Did you dare to break something?†+ +The little boy felt embarrassed and said, “No, mommy. I was careful with it.†+ +His mom smiled and hugged him. She said, “That’s my brave little boy. Remember, it’s not nice to do something naughty.†+ +The boy thought about this and promised to be more careful in the future. He also learned that it's better to be honest and brave, not naughty and sneaky. +Once there was a boy, who loved playing with his friends. He invited them to his house for a play date. He put some cookies on the table, with a clear napkin draped over them. + +When his friends arrived, they wanted to have the cookies. But when the boy heard them, he shook his head sadly. + +"No one touches the cookies until I give the okay," he said. + +His friends were unhappy. They wanted those delicious looking biscuits. + +"But why can't we have them?" one of his friends asked. + +The boy looked clear and said, "My mom said we can only touch the cookies when she says it's okay. That's why I put the napkin on top to keep them safe." + +His friends understood. They all had to wait until the mom said it was okay to eat the delicious treats. But they still had fun, playing some of their favorite games. In the end, everyone settled down for a much needed nap. +Once upon a time there was a family who had a problem. They had too many things and their things were not organized. They could hardly find anything. + +So the family decided to do something about it. They put all their things together in one place. Then they figured out how to organize them. They divided the things into pieces. + +One piece went here and another piece went there. Then they put the pieces in different boxes. Soon the family had everything organized. Everything had its own place and they knew where to find it. + +The family was so pleased with their hard work. Now they did not have to worry about finding things anymore. They all had a feeling of satisfaction. +Once upon a time, there was a big round moon in the sky. It was bossy and it loved to roll around the sky. + +One nice day, two little children were outside playing. Suddenly, they saw the rolling moon in the sky. + +"Look, a rolling moon," one of the children said. + +They looked at it for a long time and watched it roll around. + +Finally, it was time to go inside. "Bye, rolling moon!" the children said as they waved goodbye. + +The rolling moon kept rolling through the night and they never forgot how it was so bossy in the sky. +One day, a little boy named Jack was playing in his garden. He was always fascinated by the different ways in which things moved. He liked watching the birds flying about, and the way the leaves rustled when the wind blew. He thought it was all so interesting! + +Today, Jack wanted to try something a bit different. He started to move his arms around in all sorts of motions. He waved them up and down, then side to side, over his head and even around in circles. He was using his imagination to create all kinds of interesting motions. + +Jack had so much fun that he soon became tired. He lay down on the grass, still smiling, and felt himself become sleepy and peaceful. As he drifted off to sleep, Jack could feel the motion of the leaves in the wind, and his mind filled with amazing, interesting dreams. +Bob was walking through the forest when he saw something moving. He felt very scared. He stopped and watched the motion carefully. It was a big and furry creature. Bob was feeling so afraid he wanted to run away. He was shaking and his heart was pounding. + +Suddenly, the creature turned and saw Bob. Bob felt more scared and he wanted to run, but he was so frightened that he couldn't move. The creature slowly walked closer to Bob, and Bob felt so fearful that he closed his eyes. + +But then Bob opened his eyes, and he saw something strange: the creature was smiling! As it slowly got closer and closer, Bob slowly felt less and less fearful. When the creature finally reached Bob, it gently touched his hand and he realized that it wasn't scary at all. It was just a friendly animal that wanted to say hello. + +Bob was so relieved! He was so happy that he didn't run away or get scared anymore. He felt so comfortable being around the animal, even though it looked so different from him. Bob and the animal soon became best friends and spent many days playing together in the forest. +"Once upon a time, there was a loyal little dog called Daisy. Daisy lived in a red hut with her family. She had a really big garden to play in and her family loved her so much. + +One day, when Daisy was out playing in the backyard, she heard a strange noise coming from the nearby forest. Curious, Daisy stepped closer, and saw a small bunny sheltering out of the rain under a bush. + +The bunny and Daisy were both startled, but Daisy was very loyal so she didn't bark or run away. Instead, she sat down, encouraging the bunny to come closer. Eventually, the bunny yielded to Daisy’s kind presence and came over. + +From that day on, the two were the best of friends and the bunny came over to Daisy’s hut to play all the time. " +Once upon a time, there was a small white bunny called Meadow. Meadow was very scared, so her mum comforted her and told her a story about history. + +"In the past," said mum, "bunnies used to live in the forest and have lots of fun together". + +Meadow was very interested, so she asked, "What did they do?". + +Mum explained, "They would eat yummy food, play games and sit together to talk and share stories. It was so special." + +Meadow smiled and felt nice and warm inside because she knew her mum was comforting her. The mum snuggled in close and they both stayed there until Meadow fell asleep. + +The end. +Andy and his family lived in a tiny house. Andy was three years old and he loved to play outdoors. One day, while they were out playing, someone knocked on their door. It was their neighbor from across the street. He asked if he could borrow their fridge for a day. He was very ignorant and didn't know how to take care of his own. + +Andy's parents were wary, but since he was their neighbor, they decided to lend him the fridge. They showed him where it was and told him to take good care of it. + +The neighbor was so happy and thanked them for the loan. He took his time bringing the fridge back, but eventually he returned it safe and sound. Andy and his parents were relieved. They had been so generous and it was nice to know that their neighbor was grateful. + +Andy and his family learned a lesson that day. Even though it might be hard and inconvenient at first, it's important to help others, especially if they are ignorant. +Once upon a time, there was a rock. It sat in the sun, happy and warm. But one day it noticed a shadow looming over it. It was scared, but then it saw who the shadow belonged to- a generous badger. The badger smiled down at it, kindly. + +The rock thanked the badger and asked what he wanted. The badger said he wanted to play a game. At first the rock was unsure, but the badger's kind face made him feel better and he agreed. + +The badger gave the rock a challenge; to turn over and stand on one of its corners. Easy enough, thought the rock, so he tried it. But trying to turn over was far more difficult than the rock had expected. He tried and tried, but he just couldn't manage it. + +One last time, the rock tried to turn over, and this time he succeeded. He was so proud and he thanked the badger profusely. The badger was happy, too, and said he was proud of the rock. + +The rock and the badger played many more games together, and from then on the generous badger kept a special eye on the rock, making sure it was always safe. +Jimmy was running around the park. Every day Jimmy liked to jog around the park. He liked to wear his favourite dress, it was green and sparkly. + +One day he noticed something broken on the ground. He wanted to know what it was, so he picked it up. It looked like it might have been part of someone's dress. + +Jimmy wanted to give it back to whoever had lost it. He started to jog around the park to look for the owner. He jogged around and around, but he couldn't find anyone. + +Jimmy was a bit sad. He wanted to help the person who had lost their dress. He decided to take the broken piece to the park keeper. The park keeper told Jimmy it was some old bird's nest. + +Jimmy felt so happy! He had helped the birds and now he felt much better. He jogged on back home, feeling proud of what he had done. +Lizzy was so tired. She had been playing with her toys all day and was ready for bed. She yawned and rubbed her eyes. She was ready to get her favourite purple blanket. + +Lizzy's mum brought out the blanket. It was so soft and smooth. Lizzy was so happy as she hugged the blanket. It was very cheap but so warm and comforting. + +Lizzy jumped into her bed and cuddled up with her blanket. She closed her eyes, ready for sleep. She felt warm and safe and started to yawn. Soon she was fast asleep. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Daisy. She wanted a cherry, but there weren't any cherries around. She asked her mom for a cherry, but her mom said no. + +Daisy decided to go out and find a cherry for herself. She went outside and looked around. She saw a cherry tree. The cherries looked nice and sweet. Daisy smiled and asked the tree for a cherry. + +The tree said, "Sure! Please take a cherry!" Daisy reached up and picked a juicy red cherry. She thanked the tree and took a big bite. It was so sweet and delicious! + +Daisy was happy she got her cherry. She said thank you to the cherry tree and ran back home. Now Daisy knew that if she ever wanted a cherry again, she could just go back to the cherry tree and it would give her one. +Once upon a time, there was a tired boy who wanted to travel. He was so tired that he was almost asleep. + +The boy found a big, soft cushion, and he laid down on the cushion. Then he closed his eyes and began to travel. He imagined an amazing place, with green hills and bright skies. He flew away with the clouds. + +The tired boy travelled for a long time and saw lots of wonderful things. He saw a pond of leaping fish and a garden of colourful flowers. He saw birds singing in the trees. + +After a while, the boy got very tired and he decided it was time to go back. He opened his eyes and he was still laying on the cushion. He sat up and smiled, happy from his travels. +Mama and Daddy were angry. Daddy's voice was harsh and they were arguing. + +Mama said Daddy should pay what he promised. + +"Why should I pay," said Daddy. "I already gave enough." + +Mama said, "No, that's not enough." + +Daddy was very angry. He said, "No!" But then he looked at Mama and his face softened. + +He said, "Okay, I'll pay. I don't want you to be unhappy." + +Mama was happy and hugged Daddy. She said, "Thank you for being so sweet, Daddy." + +Mama and Daddy were happy. Daddy paid what he promised and Mama was happy. +Once upon a time there was a fox who was looking for a special tail. He set off on a journey to search for the excrutiatingly rare tail as he had heard that it was brilliant in color and could make him much admired. + +The fox searched and searched but no matter where he looked he couldn't find the tail. After a while, he stumbled upon a tail in the middle of the wood. He was so happy to find it and quickly grabbed it. + +When he arrived home with the tail, he showed it to all of his friends. Everyone was in awe with the beauty of the tail but some were suspicious about how he got it. The fox refused to say anything about his journey. + +The fox soon figured out that the tail he was so proud of belonged to a different animal. This made the fox feel guilty and ashamed of what he had done. + +The moral of this story is to be careful with what you take, as you never know where it came from. It's important to always remember that taking something that isn't yours will only lead to bad consequences. +One day, Anna was playing in the park with her little brother Bobby. The sky was a beautiful shade of blue, and the trees were alive with songbirds. Suddenly, Anna heard something loud coming from the street. She looked around but couldn't see anything. Then, a large gray ambulance appeared. Bobby's eyes widened with fear, but Anna just watched calmly. + +The ambulance was racing down the street with its sirens blaring. Anna knew something was wrong - something she couldn't explain. Bobby was scared, but Anna hugged him and told him not to worry. + +A few moments later, the ambulance stopped in front of the park. Two white-clothed people jumped out and ran towards the playground. They seemed to be in a hurry. Anna and Bobby were curious, and followed the people to the playground. The white-clothed people revealed that there had been an accident involving a monkey-bar - one of the children had been injured. + +At that moment, Anna realised that it was her who had been injured. She had been jumping from the monkey-bar when she lost her balance and fell. She had hurt her head, but wasn't aware of it at the time. The white-clothed people put Anna onto a stretcher and into the gray ambulance. + +Anna and Bobby stood in the street, watching the ambulance take Anna away. But Anna wasn't scared - because when the ambulance had passed +John was walking across the bridge. He was feeling bitter about what had happened earlier. Then he saw something strange. He stopped and looked closer. He saw something moving in the water beneath the bridge. It was a big fish! John decided to try and catch it. He put his stick in the water. But suddenly, the bridge started to shake and it collapsed. John fell into the water and he never came back up. He was gone forever, and the big fish swam away. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Susie. She was a happy, honest girl who loved to play games. + +One day, it was Susie's turn to go to the playground. When she arrived, all her friends were already playing. Susie wanted to join them, but all the games were full. She was sad. + +A few minutes later, an old man arrived. He looked friendly and warm. Susie thought he must be very nice. She was so happy. + +But then something shocking happened. The old man grabbed Susie and tried to take her away. Susie was scared, but luckily some people saw what happened and ran over to help. The old man ran away, leaving Susie very upset and alone. + +This was a sad and shocking end for poor Susie. No matter how honest she had been, nothing could change what had happened. +Jimmy was curious. He saw a thermometer in the corner of the room and wanted to show it to his mommy. She was sitting on the couch. + +"Mommy!", exclaimed Jimmy, "Look at this!" He had the thermometer in his hands. He was very proud. + +His mommy smiled. She saw the thermometer and said, "That's heavy, Jimmy! Where did you find it?" + +Jimmy was very excited. He enjoyed to tell the story. "I found it in the corner!" + +"Let's see what it does!", his mommy said. She took the thermometer and placed it outside in the sun. + +They watched and waited. After a while, the thermometer was dry and the sun had done its job. + +"Let's put it away now.", said his mommy. + +Jimmy was so happy. He had learned something new! +Once upon a time there was a beautiful cat named Fluffy. Fluffy was the most lovely cat that anyone had ever seen, and she was always happy. She would spend her days playing in the sun and chasing the birds. + +One day, Fluffy's owner, Annie, had had enough of her happy cat. Annie decided it was time to send Fluffy away. + +Annie said to Fluffy, "I'm going to send you far away, my lovely cat." + +Fluffy tried to plead with Annie, but she was too sad and could not even meow. + +Annie opened the door and let Fluffy out. Fluffy quickly ran away, never to be seen again. And poor Fluffy never got to experience how lovely and happy she could have been. +Once upon a time there was a family who had a broken refrigerator. It wasn't making the nice noises it used to, and keeping their food fresh like it should. + +One day, the family called a Repair Man to fix the refrigerator. The Repair Man arrived and worked on it for hours. After some time, the Repair Man declared, "I think I can restore it!" + +The Repair Man used some tools and helped the broken refrigerator get back to being happy and healthy again. The Repair Man said to the family, "Now your refrigerator will be nice and cold again!" + +The family was so happy that the Repair Man was able to restore the refrigerator. They thanked him, and enjoyed the nice cold food they were once again able to have. The end. +Judy was playing in her backyard when she decided she was brave enough to dare her brother. She ran over to him and said “I dare you to turn on the faucet!†Her brother thought for a minute and said “Ok, I’ll do itâ€. + +So he quickly walked to the faucet and turned it on. Water came pouring out and Judy clapped with joy. Just as she was about to thank him, they both noticed they were getting soaked and started to giggle. + +Just then, Judy's mom came out of the house. Her brother was embarrassed, so she said he didn't have to turn off the faucet if he was ashamed. Judy's mom gave them a towel and they both dried off. + +Judy was happy that her brother was brave enough to dare her! She smiled at him and he winked back. It was a fun day, thanks to their daring! +One day, Lucy took her bicycle out for a ride. She loved to ride her bike and feel the wind in her hair. As she rode, Lucy saw a cute animal in the distance. It was a rabbit, hopping around and dancing! Lucy was so excited, she hopped off her bicycle and started to dance too. + +They were both having so much fun dancing together. Lucy didn't want it to end, so she came up with a creative way to keep dancing. She took a big branch from a tree and started waving it around. The rabbit copied her and soon they were doing a special dance together. + +After a while, Lucy got quite tired. She said goodbye to the rabbit, got back on her bicycle and went home. She was so happy that she had been able to share her love of dancing with the rabbit and teach it something new. +Mia was a 3 year old girl who worried a lot. Every day she worried about her friends and family. Today, Mia was worried about her Grandma. Grandma was very old and her face was very sad. Mia knew that something was wrong. + +Mia asked her mom why Grandma was so sad. Mom told Mia that Grandma was deaf and couldn't hear anymore. Mia felt very sorry for Grandma and wanted to help. + +Mia thought and thought until she had an idea. She ran to her bedroom and found all of her old crayons. Mia took the crayons and drew a picture of a happy face with a big smile. She picked the picture up and ran to Grandma's house. + +When Grandma saw the picture, her face lit up. She smiled and hugged Mia close. Mia was happy to know that she had made Grandma feel better. From then on, Mia tried to help Grandma every day and worry a little less. +Once there was an ancient man who wanted to escape. He had a special opinion about leaving, so he snuck away one night. He had to be careful so that nobody would catch him. + +He ran as fast as he could through the forest, and soon he was close to freedom. He came to a big mountain, and he had to climb up it in order to escape. He used all his strength to climb, and made it to the top. + +From the top, he could see the whole world. He had escaped! He was free and safe. And so, he lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a brave bear cub called Teddy. Teddy loved to explore and one day he decided to venture outside of his family's den. He trotted slowly and cautiously until he came to a big pond. By chance, he spotted another bear swimming in the pond. + +"Who are you?" asked Teddy. + +The bear introduced himself. "My name is Dave," he said. + +Teddy was happy to make a new friend. Then Dave asked Teddy a question. + +"Do you want to go fishing with me?" he said. + +Teddy had never fished before but he was brave and hesitated to try new things. He said yes and the two bears went off to find a fishing spot. + +Dave showed Teddy how to catch fish. After a few tries, Teddy had caught one! Dave laughed and told Teddy he was a natural. The two bears became friends, and Teddy was excited to tell his family about his new friend. + +But then it started to get dark and Teddy remembered his family. He said goodbye to Dave, but Dave wouldn't let him go. + +"Let's keep fishing, Teddy," said Dave with a smile. + +Teddy felt a little uneasy but he was brave and tried to stay calm. The next thing he knew, Dave had disappeared and Teddy was lost in the dark forest. He called out for help but nobody came. Finally +Once there was Mike and he had a little pet snake. The snake was very weird looking, but Mike liked it anyway. He was always happy to show his snake off and support it no matter what. + +One day, Mike took his snake to the park and everyone could see how weird it looked. People were scared and some of them ran away. But Mike wasn't scared at all. He stayed with his snake and looked after it. He was determined to support it. + +Finally, after what felt like a very long time, everyone got used to the weird snake. They even started saying friendly things about it. Mike was so proud that he supported his snake and happy that he was able to show everyone how special it was. +Once upon a time, there was a dark night sky. In the sky was a giant bucket. Everyday, the bucket filled up with opinions. All of the opinions were different and they made the sky look very colourful. + +One night, a three-year-old was out looking at the stars. They noticed the bucket filled with opinions and wondered how it got there. + +The three-year-old decided to take a closer look. When they got closer, the bucket said "Hello! I'm here to collect all of your opinions so we can make the night sky even brighter." + +The three-year-old was very happy. They shared all of their opinions with the bucket and soon enough, the night sky was full of colour. + +From then on, the three-year-old would always look up into the night sky and feel happy, knowing that their opinion was helping to fill up the sky. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sophie. Sophie was very excited because her birthday was coming soon. She couldn't remember what she was going to get for her birthday. + +On the morning of Sophie's birthday, she opened her bedroom door and was surprised by what she saw. There were lots of presents and on top of the presents was a fancy new dress. Sophie couldn't believe it! + +She opened the dress and it even had its own hanger. She put it on straight away and she looked so beautiful. Sophie was so happy with her new dress and she knew she would remember it forever. + +Sophie was excited to show everyone her new dress and she ran outside wearing it. All her friends and family complimented her fancy new dress and they all gave her hugs and kisses. + +Sophie never forgot her special birthday and the loving feeling she had when she received her dress. +Once upon a time there was an uncle who was very humble. He was always willing to help his neighbours and share whatever he had with them. + +One day, the uncle was very hungry and started looking for food. He found nothing in his house, so he decided to ask his neighbours for help. All of his neighbours offered to share their lunch with him. + +The uncle thanked each of them very kindly and decided to accept one of their offers. He ate the food that his neighbour gave him and felt very full afterwards. + +The uncle was so grateful that he humbly thanked all of his neighbours again and went back home with a happy smile on his face. +One day, Mommy told Jack that he should try a lime. It looked small and green. Jack was scared. He said he didn't want to try it. + +Mommy said that she would take a small bite if he tried it. Jack agreed, but he was still nervous. He squirted lime juice in his mouth and it tasted sour. + +Jack spat it out and started to cry. He said he was too weak to eat it. Mommy said that was alright. He didn't have to eat the lime if he didn't want to. + +Jack felt better. He hugged Mommy and said she was the best. He had been scared, but Mommy had helped him overcome the fear. He felt happy and strong. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy loved to try new things and explore. One night, Daisy was looking out of her bedroom window and she saw the bright moon in the sky. She wondered what it would be like to touch it. + +Daisy decided to try and reach the moon, so she opened her window and stepped out onto the balcony. She was so excited! She stretched out her arms and tried to reach the moon, but it was too far away. + +Then Daisy had an idea. She ran to the shed and found some rope. She tied one end of the rope around her waist, and tethered the other end to a big, strong tree. Daisy held onto the rope tightly, and she began to climb up the tree, higher and higher, until the rope became so tight, she was closer to the moon than ever! + +Daisy couldn't believe her luck. She waved at the moon until it got too dark, and then she climbed back down the tree safely. + +No matter how hard she tried, Daisy could never reach the moon that night. But at least she gave it a try - and that made her very happy. +Once there was a little girl named Janie. She had a big oven in the kitchen that she liked to play in. + +One day, Janie heard a strange noise coming from the oven. She opened the oven door and found a little cat inside. + +Janie smiled and said, “Hello, little cat! What are you doing in my oven?†+ +The cat said, “I was looking for a warm place to lay. Please let me stay. I promise to be very tight and not cause any trouble.†+ +Janie laughed and said, “OK, little cat. You can stay in my oven. But don’t get too cozy!†+ +The little cat smiled and curled up in the oven. Every night, Janie would check on the cat to make sure it had a cozy place to lay. Soon, the two became the best of friends. +Once upon a time there was a young brother who wanted to do something exciting. He ran to his mum and said, "Mum, can I go? Please?" His mum smiled and said, "Yes, but hurry back here." + +So the young brother started running. He ran out of the house and down the street, looking for adventure. Everywhere he went he asked the people he saw, "What should I do? Where should I go?" + +Finally he decided to go to the park. It was a big park and lots of people were there. He saw some big kids playing and he wanted to join them. So he ran over to them and asked, "Can I play too?" + +The big kids laughed when they saw how young he was, but they said, "Yes, you can play!" So the young brother played with the big kids for a long time. + +Soon it was getting dark. The young brother wanted to get home before it was too late, so he said goodbye to the big kids and started to hurry home. + +He ran quickly and before he knew it, he was back in front of his house. He was very happy he had made it back in time. +Once upon a time there were two friends. One was called Mark, the other was called Steve. Mark had lots of hair and Steve was bald. + +One day, Mark and Steve decided to go on an adventure. Mark wanted to ride his bike while Steve wanted to try out Mark's skateboard. + +"I want to ride on my bike," Mark said to Steve. + +"No, let me try the skateboard," Steve said. + +"No, it's too dangerous," Mark said. + +But Steve kept insisting. Finally, Mark agreed and showed Steve how to ride the skateboard. + +Steve rode it around in circles and up and down the steps. He thought it was so much fun. But then, Steve took a step that was too high and he fell off the skateboard and bumped his head. Mark saw what happened and he ran over to help. + +Mark looked at Steve's bald head and saw a bump. He asked Steve if he was ok. Steve said he was ok, and he thanked Mark for helping him. + +The two friends laughed and then they continued with their adventure. They both learned a lesson that day that it's important to listen to each other and take turns. +Jacky was very popular with all the other 3 year olds, always the first to be chosen for their games. His friends always really looked forward to his special lunches. + +Today, Jacky had a secret surprise. He had been to the store with his Mom the day before and had bought a large tin of tuna. He had been so excited! + +At lunchtime, all of Jacky's friends were so curious what he had decided to eat, they couldn't wait to see. Jacky happily opened his tin and everyone cheered as they saw the tuna inside. He had been very careful to not spoil the surprise all morning. + +The tuna was a big success and all of Jacky's friends loved it. In fact it was so popular that lunchtime was full of rumbles for more! Jacky was even happier after seeing how enjoyed his special surprise was. +Once upon a time, there was a very fast castle. It ran so fast that it was almost a blur! A little girl saw the castle and wanted to get closer to see it better. She ran to the castle and listened very carefully with her ears. + +Suddenly, she heard singing from inside the castle. It was a beautiful sound and she listened to it for a long time. The singing got louder and louder, until a knight came riding out of the castle on a big horse. He stopped and waved to the little girl. + +The knight then dismounted and invited the little girl to come in. Inside, she saw many different rooms with furniture and decorations. She also saw lots of people dancing and singing in the grand ballroom. The little girl smiled and listened happily to the music and singing for the rest of the evening. + +Eventually, it was time to go home. The little girl thanked the knight and promised to come back soon. Then, she ran home as fast as she could, replaying the beautiful sounds of the castle in her head. +One day, two friends named Jane and Bob walked out on a sunny day. They wanted to find a new planet to explore. + +Jane asked Bob, “Do you know where we can find a popular planet?†+ +Bob replied, “Let’s walk around and see what we can find!†+ +So they walked around the block, but they didn’t see anything. Jane and Bob were sad, until they spotted something in the sky. It was a bright, shiny planet! + +“Look, Bob!†Jane said excitedly. “We found a popular planet!†+ +The two friends ran and jumped with joy. Then they decided to go on the adventure of a lifetime. They walked to the planet and were amazed by all the wonderful things they saw. + +The two friends had the best day ever and knew that they would never forget their adventure to the popular planet. +Jake was very excited. Today was the day of the big prize grab! All the kids were gathering around, ready to try to get their hands on the prize. + +Suddenly, a big, strong guy stepped forward. He said he was going to grab the prize for himself. All the other kids were scared - no one wanted the big guy to get the prize. + +Jake was determined not to let the big, strong guy have the prize. He got on his tippy toes and reached out as far as he could. And he grabbed the prize! All the kids cheered, happy that the big, strong guy did not get the prize. + +Jake was so proud of himself. He skipped home, clutching his prize in his small hands. He knew it was meant to be his prize. +Once upon a time a reindeer named Tony said he was going to wear a fancy outfit. His friends thought he was silly, but Tony thought it was fun. He went to the store and found the fanciest outfit he could find. Tony put it on and went out for a stroll. Every time Tony saw someone, he shouted: "Look at my fancy outfit!" All his friends laughed and said it looked silly, but Tony didn't care. He just kept walking and enjoying his fancy outfit. + +When Tony got back home, he decided to put on a show for all his reindeer friends. He called them over and told them to watch him. Tony started to dance and prance in his fancy outfit. Everyone cheered and clapped. They said how fancy and wonderful it looked on him. + +Tony was so happy! He was so proud to show off his fancy outfit. He was glad his friends liked it too. From that day on, Tony always wore his fancy outfit whenever he could! +Once upon a time, there was a small bunny called Ben. One day, Ben was hopping in the woods, looking for food. Suddenly, Ben saw something sparkly on the ground. It was a small piece of jewelry! + +Ben was very excited and picked it up carefully. Then, he hopped off to show his friends. + +He went to Sally's house. When Sally saw the jewelry, she exclaimed, "Wow, what a pretty piece of jewelry! Where did you find it, Ben?" + +Ben hopped around and said, "I met it in the woods!" + +Sally laughed and said, "It looks like you have made a new friend. Let's keep it and make it our special friend." + +So, Ben and Sally kept the jewelry safe and treasured it together. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a little kitten. She was very small and very cute. But she had a problem: she was deaf. + +Every day the kitten tried to find something to do, but she couldn't hear so she wasn't very good at it. + +One day the kitten's friend came over. His name was Bob. Bob had a wagon and he said he would load the kitten into the wagon and take her for a ride. + +The kitten was so excited! She jumped into the wagon and Bob began to pull her. It felt like the wagon was flying! The wind blew through the kitten's fur and she felt so happy. + +At the end of the day Bob unloaded the kitten from the wagon. He gave her a big hug and said goodbye. The kitten waved goodbye and went off to find something else to do. + +The deaf kitten found lots of things to do and had lots of fun. Even though she couldn't hear, she still had fun! +Once upon a time, there was a nice family who had a fancy goat. Every day the family took turns taking care of the goat and making sure it was happy. + +One day, the family decided to have a special treat and they decided to take the goat on a picnic. They had a wonderful time playing in the park and eating some cookies. + +But at the end of the day, the family had to remove the goat. They had to get it back to their house before it was too late. So, the family took the goat back home and it stayed in their house again. + +The family was very thankful to have such a fancy goat. They were glad that they were able to take it out and have fun with it. +Henry was a curious little boy. He wanted to explore the world and find out what he could. One day, he decided to take a trip to the city. He put on his sneakers and off he went. + +On his journey to the city, Henry's eyes lit up with excitement. Everywhere he looked, there were new and interesting things. He ran through the fields to get to the city faster. + +When Henry finally arrived, it was even more amazing than he ever imagined. He stared at the tall buildings and was amazed by the hustle and bustle of people. + +As he explored, Henry spotted a sack filled with toys. He ran over, excited to see what was inside. It was full of little colorful cars and stuffed animals. Henry quickly grabbed the sack and ran home to show his mom. + +Henry's mother was delighted to see the collection of toys. Together, they went outside and played until it was dark. From then on, every time Henry thought of the city he remembered the interesting sack of toys. +Mandy was a little girl who liked to look at things. One day she went to her grandparent's house and saw a big, clean piano in the living room. She was very curious, so she asked her grandma if she could take a closer look. Mandy was so excited, she only wanted to look at the piano. + +Her grandma smiled and said, "Yes, of course, Mandy. You can look at it all day if you want." So Mandy walked up to the piano and started looking at it. She ran her finger along the keys, amazed by how shiny and clean everything was. She carefully opened the small door and saw all the strings inside and how they were all tied neatly together. She was fascinated! + +Mandy spent the entire afternoon looking at the piano. She was so mesmerized, she didn't even want to leave. Grandma came in and asked Mandy if she wanted to try some of the keys. Mandy was so excited, she jumped up and down and couldn't wait to start playing. + +Grandma showed her how to press each key and watched as Mandy made her first song. It was simple, but it made Mandy so proud. After their exciting day, Mandy said goodbye to the nice, clean piano and waved until she was out of sight. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jack. He went down to the park to collect leaves. He had a special bag that was useful for collecting. + +When Jack arrived at the park, he saw a pair of pants lying on the ground. He was very excited and he put the pants in his bag to collect them. + +When Jack got home, his mom asked him what he had collected. Jack said "Look Mom, I found some pants". His mom smiled and said, "That's great, what a useful find. + +Jack was so proud of his pants. He wore them the next day and when his friends asked him where he got them, he proudly told them that he had collected them. All his friends thought it was so cool and they wanted to do the same! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jane. Jane loved to play with her football. Every day she'd take her football out and play with it in the garden. + +One day, Jane was playing with her football and she threw it with great force. Suddenly, the football flew up high into the sky. Jane was scared and called out to her mum. + +"Mummy! Help me! My football flew too high and I can't reach it!". +Mum smiled and said, "Jane, you were playing with it too fast and that's why it flew away. We have to learn to be careful and not play too fast or wild. Otherwise, something bad can happen." + +Jane nodded and promised to be more careful with her football. She learned an important life lesson that day and from then on, she promised to always do her best to play with her football in a safe and gentle way. +Mabel was looking at the stars. She thought they were so pretty. Then she heard a noise. She moved closer and saw a microphone in the dark. She carefully examined it and thought it looked strange. + +She asked her dad, "What is this?" +He replied, "It's a microphone. It can make your voice louder." + +Mabel thought about this for a moment. She knew that her dad always has fun ideas and she was excited to find out what he had planned. The next day, dad took Mabel to the park and surprising, there was a microphone set up. Everyone was looking at her, waiting to see what she would do. + +Mabel stepped up on the stage and spoke into the microphone. Everyone cheered, and it made Mabel feel special. Her dad had set up a special surprise for her! +Once upon a time, there was a family with two mommies and a small child. One day, the child's mommies had to go away and they left the child with a babysitter. But then, there was an emergency! + +Suddenly, the babysitter was very busy and the child was left helpless. The child began to suffer, feeling all alone without his mommies. He didn't know what to do. + +But then, help came! His mommies came back and they ran to pick him up. He was so happy! He hugged his mommies tight and knew he wasn't alone anymore. + +The mommies were so relieved that their child was safe and happy again. From then on, the family enjoyed many happy days together. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny. The bunny was small, and very soft. Every day, the bunny liked to hop around. + +One day, the bunny hopped to a high cliff. The bunny looked all around, and was scared by how high the cliff was. But the bunny was also a bit curious. + +So, the bunny hopped closer and closer to the edge of the cliff. He looked down, and saw something that made him smile. + +At the bottom of the cliff, there was a garden full of soft, green grass. The bunny couldn't wait to feel it on his feet. + +So, the bunny hopped and hopped, until he reached the bottom of the cliff. The bunny hopped and hopped around the garden, feeling the soft grass on his feet. + +He was so happy! He had found his own special place. +Once upon a time there was a tall man. He was standing at the beach. He was feeling happy and so he started to wave his hands. He waved them high above his head, up and down and all around. + +He noticed a little girl standing close by. She was small, with curly hair and a big smile on her face. He smiled back and waved at her. She waved back and stepped closer to him. + +The man laughed and said "Hello." He put his hands on his neck and the little girl put her hands on her neck too. Then they both started to wave their hands up and down. + +The man kept waving and soon the little girl was waving too. Wave, wave, wave they went. Around and around they waved until they were both laughing and out of breath. + +The little girl smiled and said goodbye, then she ran off to play. The tall man watched her go and waved one last time. +Once there was a princess and she was very charming. One day, she went for a long walk in the woods. Along the way, she found a curious teaspoon lying on the forest floor. + +The princess said, "I wonder what this teaspoon is doing here?" + +Suddenly, a small, friendly fairy appeared. She said to the princess, "I am here to answer your question." + +The princess smiled and said, "What does this teaspoon do?" + +The fairy said, "This teaspoon is for stirring magical potions and for adding a special charm to all your adventures!" + +The princess was delighted and thanked the fairy. She picked up the teaspoon and kept it with her as she continued her walk in the woods, her life a little bit more charming because of her newfound friend. +Tommy was a young boy. He loved to explore. One day, Tommy decided to go on an adventure. He walked around his purple house and through the garden. He came to a tall tree and noticed a big, purple bird perched on a branch. Tommy smiled and the bird nodded back at him. + +The bird flew away, so Tommy followed it. They flew over fields and farms, until eventually they stopped at a large lake. The bird pointed out a wooden dock, so Tommy hopped off and walked towards it. + +Then Tommy noticed something he'd never seen before. A small purple boat was bobbing in the water. He looked back at the bird, who nodded at him. Tommy took a deep breath and climbed inside the boat. + +Tommy had an amazing adventure that day. He sailed around the lake, feeling like an explorer. The bird flew above him, watching him with a smile. Every time Tommy waved, the bird nodded back. When the sun began to set, the bird flew away and Tommy sailed the purple boat back to the dock. He had had a wonderful time. +Once upon a time there was a frog called Bob. One day Bob was hopping around outside when his alertness got the better of him. He suddenly saw a line of ants carrying delicious food near him. Bob was so excited and he wanted to take the food for himself. He jumped towards the ants but he was too slow. Before he could get the food one of the ants yelled out: "Drop it!" So Bob stopped, he was so scared that he stopped hopping. The ant then said "Now hop away!" + +Bob listened and he hopped as fast as he could away from the ants. He had been so alert to what was happening and this had saved him! Bob was very proud of being so clever. He would continue to be alert and watchful so he could stay safe. +Once upon a time there was a girl. She was walking in the park when it started to rain.It quickly poured and the girl got very wet. + +Then the girl found a secret box. She pulled the box out of the wet grass and opened it. Inside the box was something special. + +The girl looked inside the box and saw a necklace. She picked it up and looked at it carefully. Then revealed was a magical bell! + +The girl knew that she'd found something very special. She quickly put the necklace around her neck and the bell started ringing. It was so special! + +The girl said to herself, "From now on, I'll make a wish every time I hear this bell!" The girl laughed and ran away, feeling happy and special. +One day, Mama took her three year old daughter to the park. As they arrived, the little girl saw a man with a small case of music. He had a guitar and some other instruments. Mama asked the man if he would play for them. He said yes and he started to play. + +The music was beautiful and the little girl loved it. She started to dance around the park, filling it with joy. People around the park stopped to watch her and clap. + +After the music was done, the man smiled and said to the little girl, "You were very polite. Thank you for your dancing." The little girl thanked him back and said goodbye. She was so happy! + +Mama and her daughter kept walking, but they could still hear the music fill the park. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little girl. She had lots of friends and a huge imagination. Every night before bed, she would dream of a special place. + +One day, the little girl decided to make her dream come true. She saw a wall in the corner of her bedroom, so she decided to turn it into her dream. + +She used paint and brushes to decorate the wall. She put lots of flowers and animals all over it. Then she added a big rainbow in the center. + +The little girl was very proud of her work. She loved to look at her wall and dream about her dream place. She now has a special place to relax in and make her dreams come true. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lina. Lina had been very sad that day. She was standing in the corner of the room, with her head down and her arms tucked in tightly. Suddenly, someone came and gave her a hug. It was Mummy. Lina started to feel a bit better. + +Mummy sat down with Lina and began to stroke her hair. She said, "I've brought something lovely for you". She gave Lina a whip. It had shiny blue and pink stars on it. Lina knew it was very special, and she hugged Mummy once again. As she hugged her, Lina felt much happier. + +Mummy said, "Lina, this whip is meant for playing, not for hurting. You can play with it for fun and make lovely whipy sounds". Lina smiled and hugged Mummy again and again, feeling so grateful for her love and kindness. + +Mummy said, "Let's play a game. You can pretend your whip is magic, and we'll fly away to magical places together". They hugged each other tightly and happily, ready for their magical adventure! +Jacque was a very curious young girl. She enjoyed exploring her world and always looked for new things to observe. +One day, when exploring a new room, she saw an impressive shelf. She climbed up to make a better observation. +Suddenly, a loud noise startled her and she started to fall from the shelf. +Unfortunately, Jacque was not able to grab onto anything and she hit the ground. It was a bad ending for her exploration. +Once upon a time there was a ranch full of animals and crops. Everyday the farmer would look after the animals and the crops very carefully. He was very reliable and never failed to wake up at the same time every morning. + +But one day, the farmer was running late. He had to wake up early but slept in a little. He ran out the door with a few things in hand and hurried to the ranch. When he arrived, he noticed all the animals were still eating their breakfast. He knew he would have to do something quickly. + +He stopped to take a deep breath as he noticed the animals and said, "I'm so sorry for the delay. I promise that it won't happen again." All the animals murmured what seemed to be an understanding. + +The farmer smiled and thanked the animals for being so understanding. From that day on, the farmer was always reliable and never late to the ranch again. +Jimmy was very excited! He was going to the camp with his mom and dad the next morning. He couldn't stop thinking about it. All day he was busy packing and getting ready. + +The morning came quickly, and soon Jimmy was on the way to the camp. As the car drove deeper into the forest, Jimmy looked out the window and saw some animals. Suddenly he felt a bit dizzy. + +At last, they arrived at the camp. Jimmy's mom and dad set up a tent and then went for a walk around the camp. Jimmy stayed with the tent and looked around. He saw some people fishing in the lake and noticed that the forest was full of trees. He was excited and couldn't wait to explore the camp. + +Finally, the day was over and Jimmy was tired but so happy. He thought he was going to have the best time at camp! +Once upon a time there was a pond. The pond was very noisy, filled with quacking ducks and singing frogs. + +One day, a little boy went to the pond. He was only three but he loved visiting the pond. + +The pond was especially noisy today and the little boy remembered how every time he came to the pond he saw something new and exciting. He hopped from lily pad to lily pad and waved at the ducks swimming past. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice coming from the pond! It said, "Remember me little boy. I'm here in the pond. I'm your biggest fan!" + +The little boy was surprised and asked, "Who are you?". + +The voice replied, "I'm the Voice of the Pond. I'll come here to play with you every time you visit." + +The little boy smiled. He would always remember the Voice of the Pond. +Little George was out in the garden playing when he asked a question. "Mum, what's that patch?" He pointed to the shed. + +Mum smiled and said, "It's a surprise, George. You'll find out soon enough." + +George was so excited. He couldn't wait to find out what it was. + +The next day, Mum said, "Today's the day, George. We're going to open the surprise!" George was overjoyed and ran over to the patch. + +Mum opened the door and George saw a small, white animal with ears! He gasped and asked, "What is it?" + +Mum replied, "It's a bunny, George. Aren't they lovely?" + +George couldn't believe his eyes. He hugged the little rabbit and said, "I love it!" +The day was long and the sun was shining. Jimmy and his mom were walking through the park, hand in hand. Suddenly, Jimmy heard a loud rumble. He thought it was funny at first and laughed. His mom panicked though, and quickly started shouting. + +They ran away, back home as fast as they could. Jimmy was confused. Why was his mom so scared? + +Once they were home, Jimmy saw something smelly. It was a big pot, filled with delicious-smelling food. His mom had cooked him an extra-special meal. + +Jimmy realized there was a storm coming. That was why his mom had panicked in the park. She was trying to make sure they were safely in their home, before the storm got any closer. + +Jimmy smiled, thankful for his mom’s love. His tummy grumbled, excited for the tasty meal that was waiting for him. +Once upon a time, there were two intelligent ducks who lived in a pond. They had a lot of fun, quacking and swimming together. +One day, they found that a big wreck had shown up in their pond. The wreck was made of wood and was blocking the water. + +The two ducks started quacking away, trying to figure out what to do. +"We need to fix this wreck," one duck said. +"Let's work together to move it," said the other. + +So, the ducks worked together and moved the wreck away from the pond. From that day on, they had even more fun swimming and quacking together. + +The moral of the story is that two heads are better than one. Working together we can accomplish things that no one can do on their own. +Once there was a playful girl named Lucy. She loved watching the automobiles drive by, and each time she saw one, she waved and shouted hello. + +One day, she decided that she wanted to go for a ride in an automobile. She asked her mom and dad if they could ride in one, and her parents said yes. + +They got into the car and drove for a long time. Lucy started to get sleepy, so she took a nap. + +When Lucy woke up, she realized that the car had driven all the way to the beach. She was so excited! She hopped out of the car and ran to the sand, as her mom and dad watched with happy smiles. Lucy ran around in the sand and played for hours. She even built a sandcastle near the shore. + +When the sun started to set, Lucy and her parents got back in the car and drove home. Lucy was very happy and exhausted, so she slept the entire way back. She had the best day and the most playful nap ever! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Bob and Sam. They both loved to read. One day Bob said to Sam, "Let's read about beef!" So they started to read about beef. They read about fancy beef. They thought it sounded yummy. So Bob said, "Let's get some fancy beef for today's dinner!" + +So the two friends skipped off to the store. They picked out a big fancy piece of beef. Bob and Sam took it home. Bob and Sam's mom cooked up the fancy beef. + +When it was time for dinner, Bob and Sam were so excited. They could hardly wait to try the fancy beef. They tasted the fancy beef and it was delicious! They ate it with big smiles on their faces. + +Bob and Sam finished the fancy beef in no time. They had so much fun reading about it and eating it that they wanted to do it again the next day. +Karen was a wild girl. She always made jokes and did funny motions. One day her mom said, "Let's go to the park!" Karen was excited and ran outside. Once they arrived, Karen began to play. She liked to swing and laughed when she moved back and forth. + +Karen then started to make funny jokes and motions. She jumped and waved her arms, pretending to fly. Everyone at the park started to laugh along with Karen. + +Suddenly, Karen noticed a wild animal in the distance. It was a big and scary bear! Karen jumped back, a bit scared. But she still had humor in her heart and she made a wild motion - sticking out her tongue and waving her hands in the air. + +Karen and her mom quickly ran away from the scary bear. Once they were safe at home, Karen's mom said, "That was quite a wild joke!" Karen smiled and laughed. She was very proud of her funny motion! +Once upon a time there was a beautiful and attractive girl named Anna. She loved to play hockey and spend her afternoons with her friends. One day, she was playing in the park with her friends when she spotted a large and mysterious box. Anna decided to examine the box, so she opened it up. Inside the box was a big nasty spider! + +Anna screamed, "Ahh! What is that?!". Her friends laughed and said, "Don't worry, it's just a spider!" + +But Anna was too scared and and ran away quickly. Suddenly, the spider started to chase her. Anna ran as fast as she could, but the spider was catching up. + +Suddenly, the spider bit her ankle! Anna dropped to the ground, screaming and crying for help. But it was too late, and Anna knew she wouldn't make it. + +The next day, Anna's friends sadly remembered their day in the park with her. They all agreed that it was an unfortunate and bad ending for their friend. +Once upon a time there was a smart bear. He lived in the forest and was so happy to be there. Every day he would look around and care for the things that he saw. He saw trees, flowers and animals, and he loved them all. + +One day, he saw something that he hadn't seen before. It was a little bunny, hopping around the forest. The bear watched the bunny and he thought she looked really nice and kind. He wanted to care for her, but he didn't want to frighten her away. + +That night, the bear gathered some leaves and made a cozy bed by the side of the forest where he knew the bunny would go. And sure enough, the next morning, there was the little bunny, snuggled up in the leaves. She was so happy, she hopped, twirled and danced in the forest! + +The bear and the bunny became good friends and he made sure to watch over her and care for her. They had lots of fun and adventures together and the bear thought, this is the best thing to have ever happened to him. But he still wondered, why had the bunny chosen him? + +The answer came a few weeks later when the bear found out the bunny was pregnant. She hadn't had anyone to care for her and he had been so kind and smart to make a home for her in the forest. Now, he was a proud bear papa, and it was all because +Once upon a time, there was a famous fox. He was so famous that everyone knew him and wanted to be his friend. One day, the fox found a special suit. He put on the suit and wanted to show it off to everyone. + +The fox was so excited that he forgot that he had to watch out for the bad wolf. He ran around the woods showing the suit off to everyone. As the fox continued on his way, the wolf got closer and closer. + +The fox was getting close to his home, when he felt the wolf's breath on his fur. He was so scared and knew he had to do something. Suddenly, he remembered his special suit! He quickly put on the suit and the wolf ran away. + +The fox was safe and quickly understood the value of the suit. He remembered that it was not only a way to show off, but it also was able to protect him. Finally, he had not only found a way to be famous with his special suit, but also to keep himself safe. + +The fox learned an important lesson of always being prepared, even when showing off his suit. +Once upon a time, there was a nice comet. It was so shiny and sparkly that everyone in the sky wanted to take a bite out of it. All the stars and planets wanted a little taste. One day, a brave star named Frank tried to take a bite. But the comet didn't like it. It was mad and started flying around, trying to bite the star! Poor Frank couldn't get away. He was so scared that he started to cry. + +Suddenly, a bright light appeared in the sky. It was gentle and kind, and it said: "Don't worry, Frank. I'll help you." The light turned into a nice Fairy. She said to the comet: "You can't bite Frank; it's not nice." + +The comet was so sorry that it had tried to bite Frank. It felt terrible and apologised to him. Then the Fairy smiled and took them both in her magic cloak. She flew them up to the top of the sky and said: "Now, let's all be friends." And she waved her wand and turned the comet into a big, diamond star. + +All the stars and planets were so happy! They cheered for the Fairy and thanked her for making everything nice again. From then on, everyone in the sky was nice to each other and the comet blessed them all with its sparkles. +Once there was a little girl who loved the seaside. One day she went there and saw lots of things. She gazed at the sparkling blue sea. The sunlight was brilliant, making it very sparkly. + +She saw a big oyster shell and moved closer to it. She gazed at it and saw something inside it. Suddenly, the oyster popped and a brilliant pearl came out! The little girl was so excited that she couldn't believe it! She quickly gathered the pearl up and put it in her pocket. + +The little girl was so happy and ran home to show her mum the brilliant pearl. Her mum was so proud of her and gave her a big hug. + +The little girl had gone to the seaside and found something brilliant. She would never forget her wonderful discovery! +Once upon a time there was a lawyer who was very cheap. He never helped anyone unless they paid him a lot of money. One day, a rabbit came to the lawyer and asked him to help fix a problem. But the lawyer refused, saying he only helps those who can pay. + +The rabbit was very angry and decided to take matters into his own hands. He used his sharp teeth to destroy the lawyer's office. He tore up books and knocked over plants, until the lawyer's office was completely destroyed! + +The rabbit hopped away feeling proud. He thought he had won the battle and everything would be okay. But it didn't turn out that way. The rabbit was soon caught and brought to court, where he was scolded for his wrong. The lesson the rabbit learned was not to take justice into his own hands, no matter how angry he could be. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Linky. She lived in a big, old house with her family. Her parents were often too busy to play with her, so she had to keep herself amused. + +One afternoon, Linky decided to explore the upstairs of the house. She had never been allowed to go up there before so it was quite exciting. + +As Linky started to climb the stairs, she heard a loud crash from above. She was scared and so she called out, "Mama! Mama!" + +Mama ran up the stairs and hugged Linky, "It's OK, dear. It's just a mouse. You see, you can't be hurt by a mouse." + +Linky smiled, relieved, and thanked her mother. She knew she could always count on Mama to take care of her, even when things upstairs scared her. +Once upon a time, there was a nice boat. It sailed in the sea and it was very happy. Unfortunately, one day it got stuck and could not move. The boat was stuck in the water, and it was scared. + +Suddenly, it heard a loud noise and saw a helicopter flying in the sky. The helicopter was bright and shiny. It was coming to rescue the boat! + +The helicopter used a long rope to lift the boat out of the water. The boat felt relieved when it was back on the surface of the water. The helicopter flew away and the boat was safe again. + +The boat was so happy that it could keep sailing in the nice sea. It was so grateful to be rescued. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sarah. She loved to explore the big mountain near her house. Every day she would look out her window and smile as she saw the mountain peak. + +One day, Sarah decided to climb the mountain. She felt excited but scared too. Her heart was thumping as she stepped onto the first peak. +The mountain was very popular amongst the children in her village. + +A cold wind started to blow making Sarah shiver. She wrapped herself up in a blanket and continued her journey. It was getting darker and darker. Suddenly, Sarah saw some lights in the distance. It was her village! + +She started to run towards the lights. She was so happy to be safe and sound. As she reached the village, Sarah heard kids cheering and clapping. She had made it! + +The little girl hopped and jumped in excitement. The mountain was a fun but tricky journey to make, but she was so glad that she had done it! +Once there were two sisters. They were very cheerful. One day they decided to go outside and play. They ran to the garden and began to jump. They jumped very high, one even higher than the other. + +The first sister was so happy she laughed and jumped even higher. Suddenly she felt something funny in her foot. It was badly hurting her but she did not want to tell her sister. She kept jumping but the pain did not go away. + +The happy sister tried to cheer her up, thinking she was only playing. But her sister's jumping had finally made the pain too much. She fell down and started crying. + +Her cheerful sister was so worried. She checked her foot and saw it was swollen. She asked her to come back inside the house and their mum took them both to the doctor. The doctor said the first sister had broken her foot and explained she needed to rest for a few days. + +The two sisters were sad, but they knew it was important to follow the doctor's instructions. The cheerful sister was very supportive and promised her sister she would look after her while she recovered. +Freddy was really excited. He was going to his first yard! His uncle had promised him an amazing surprise. He couldn't wait to find out what it was. + +When they arrived in the yard, Freddy saw some sheep and goats. He ran up to them and started petting them. They felt so soft! + +Suddenly, Freddy heard a loud noise. He looked up and saw that one of the goats was surrendering! He had never seen a goat jump so high. He was so amazed. + +Freddy clapped and cheered for the amazing goat. He knew he would never forget this moment. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her favorite pair of attractive pink socks every day. One day, Lily put her socks in the laundry basket and waited for them to be washed. + +The next day, Lily went to get her socks from the laundry basket, but one of them was missing! She searched high and low but couldn't find it anywhere. She was very sad because she loved her socks so much. + +A few days later, Lily's mom found the missing sock in the dryer. She showed it to Lily and the little girl was so happy. But then, something strange happened. The sock started to shake and then it vanished into thin air! Lily was surprised but also relieved that her sock was not lost forever. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to keep her socks safe so they wouldn't vanish again. And every time she wore her attractive pink socks, she remembered the day one of them vanished and smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to sing. She would sing all day long, even when she was playing with her dolls. One day, Lily heard about an opera show that was coming to town. She was so excited and wanted to go see it. + +Lily asked her friend Timmy if he wanted to come with her to the opera, but Timmy said no. He was being selfish and wanted to play with his toys instead. Lily was sad, but she didn't give up. She decided to invite her other friends, and they all said yes! + +On the day of the opera, Lily and her friends put on their best clothes and went to the theater. They watched the beautiful show and were amazed by the talented singers. After the show, Lily felt happy that she didn't let Timmy's selfishness stop her from having a great time. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to invite others to share in your joy and not let selfishness get in the way of having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max loved to play fetch with his owner in the park. One day, Max saw a squirrel and ran after it. He ran and ran until he couldn't see his owner anymore. + +Max was lost and scared. He remembered his goal was to find his way back home. He stretched his little legs and walked around, hoping to find his way back. After a while, Max saw a loyal friend, another dog who helped him find his way back home. Max was so happy to be back with his owner and cuddled up with his loyal friend. +Once upon a time, there was a big red car. The car could go fast and slow. It had four wheels and a loud horn. One day, the car went to the park. At the park, the car saw a boy. The boy had a big mouth and was eating a sandwich. The car wanted to say hello, but it was careful not to scare the boy. The car said, "Hello! My name is Red. Do you want to include me in your game?" The boy smiled and said, "Yes!" So, the car and the boy played together all day. They were happy friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to climb trees in his backyard. One day, he climbed a really tall tree and got stuck up there! He shouted for help, but nobody could hear him. + +Suddenly, his older sister came outside and saw him in the tree. She thought of a thoughtful idea to help him down. She ran inside and grabbed a long stick to use as a weapon to knock down some leaves and branches in his way. + +"Timmy, hold on tight and I'll knock down the branches in your way!" she shouted. Timmy held on tight as his sister carefully knocked down the branches. Finally, he was able to climb down safely. + +Timmy learned an important lesson that day. He realized that it's important to ask for help when you need it, and that sometimes, others can come up with thoughtful ways to help you. +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 and dad. They played on the swings and the slide, but then Lily saw a big rock on the ground. + +She wanted to climb on the rock, but it was too high. Her dad helped her up, but when she got to the top, she saw that her shoe was untied. She didn't want to fall, so her mom helped her remove her shoe and tie it again. + +After her shoe was fixed, Lily climbed down from the rock. She felt happy because her shoe was tied and she had climbed the perfect rock. From that day on, she always checked her shoes before climbing anything. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a nosy cat named Mittens. One day, Lily was playing with her cube when Mittens jumped on it and knocked it over. + +Lily said, "Mittens, why did you do that? I was playing with my cube!" + +Mittens meowed and looked away. Lily knew he was being nosy and didn't want to admit what he did. + +Later that day, Lily's mommy asked her if she wanted to study her ABCs. Lily said yes and got out her books. Mittens jumped on the table and knocked over the books. + +Lily said, "Mittens, why do you keep knocking things over? I need to study!" + +Mittens meowed again and this time Lily knew he was sorry. They both sat down and studied together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a teddy bear named Teddy. Teddy belonged to Lily and she loved him very much. + +One day, Lily and Teddy went for a walk in the park. They saw a butterfly that was very light and colorful. The butterfly flew away after a minute. + +Lily and Teddy continued their walk and saw a group of children playing with a ball. Lily wanted to play with them, but she didn't belong to their group. She felt sad, but then she remembered that she had Teddy with her, who belonged to her and made her happy. So, she hugged Teddy tightly and continued their walk, feeling happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to see the animals at the farm. One day, she saw a big cow with lots of beef. The cow was eating grass and Lily thought it looked very happy. + +After a while, Lily's tummy started to feel empty. She went to her mom and said, "Mommy, I'm hungry. Can we have some beef for dinner?" Her mom smiled and said, "Sure, let's go to the store and buy some beef." + +At the store, they found an empty package of beef. Lily was sad because she thought they couldn't have beef for dinner. But her mom found another package that was full of beef. Lily was so happy and couldn't wait to eat it for dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the water, and he had a kayak. He would paddle around the lake and have so much fun. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over. Timmy wanted to invite Billy to come with him on his kayak. "Hey Billy, do you want to go in my kayak with me?" Timmy asked. + +Billy was very thoughtful and said, "Yes, I would love to go in your kayak with you, Timmy!" So they got in the kayak together and paddled around the lake, laughing and having a great time. + +When they got back to shore, Timmy said, "That was so much fun! Thanks for coming with me, Billy." And Billy replied, "Thank you for inviting me, Timmy. I had a great time too!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play with her toys and her dog, Max. One day, Lily's mom was cooking in the kitchen and Lily saw some steam coming out of the pot. "Mommy, what is that?" Lily asked. "It's steam," her mom said. "It means the water is very hot." + +Lily and Max went outside to play. They saw a car drive by that looked very different from the other cars. "Wow, that car is so modern!" Lily said. "What does modern mean?" Max asked. "It means it's new and cool," Lily explained. + +Later that day, Lily and Max were playing with blocks. Lily built a tower and Max tried to knock it down. "I guess I'm not very good at this," Max said. "Don't worry, Max. It's just a game," Lily said. They kept playing until it was time for dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a baby. The baby was very small and cute. One day, the baby's mommy and daddy went out to work. The baby was left with a babysitter. The babysitter was very nice and played with the baby. + +Suddenly, the baby started crying. The babysitter asked, "What's wrong, little one?" The baby replied, "I dare not sleep alone." The babysitter smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll stay with you." + +The babysitter stayed with the baby until mommy and daddy came home. They were very happy to see the baby sleeping peacefully. From that day on, the babysitter became a regular visitor to the baby's house. +Once upon a time, there was an old dog named Max. Max had a big paw that he used to dig holes in the yard. One day, Max was sitting outside when a little boy came to ask him a question. + +"Hey Max, how old are you?" asked the little boy. + +Max looked up at the boy and wagged his tail. "I'm very old," he replied. + +The little boy smiled and patted Max's big paw. "You're a good dog," he said. + +Max was happy to have made a new friend. From that day on, the little boy would often come to visit Max and ask him questions. Max loved having someone to talk to and the little boy loved spending time with his new furry friend. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, Lily's mom asked her to turn off the light using the switch. Lily didn't know what a switch was, so her mom showed her. + +Later that night, Lily was playing with her toys in the dark. She wanted to turn on the light, but she didn't know how. Suddenly, she remembered the switch her mom showed her. She turned on the light and continued playing. + +The next day, Lily saw her friend Sarah crying. Sarah said she lost her favorite toy. Lily wanted to help her friend, so she gave Sarah her own favorite toy. Sarah was very happy and thanked Lily for being so generous. + +From that day on, Lily knew that being generous was a good thing. She also knew how to use the switch to turn on the light and play with her toys even when it was dark outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go fishing with her daddy. One day, they went to the lake with their blue fishing pole. + +Lily's daddy cast the line into the water and waited patiently. Suddenly, Lily saw a fish jump out of the water. "Daddy, did you see that?" she asked. + +Her daddy replied, "Yes, I did. Let's see if we can catch that fish." They waited and waited, but the fish didn't bite. + +Finally, Lily said, "Daddy, I'm tired. Can we go home now?" Her daddy smiled and said, "Sure, let's pack up our pole and go home." Even though they didn't catch any fish, Lily had a fun day with her daddy. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yummy food like pizza and ice cream. One day, Lily saw her friend Timmy who looked very serious. + +"What's wrong, Timmy?" asked Lily. + +"I lost my toy," Timmy replied with a frown. + +Lily wanted to make Timmy smile again, so she said, "Let's go eat some ice cream! That always makes me happy." + +Timmy smiled and they went to the ice cream shop. They had a lot of fun eating ice cream together and laughing. But when they left the shop, they saw that Lily's bike was stolen. Lily felt sad and Timmy tried to make her smile, but it didn't work. They went home feeling very upset. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends, but he didn't like going to the bathroom. Whenever he had to go, he would get scared and ask his mom for help. + +One day, Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, going to the bathroom is easy. You just have to sit down and let your body do the work." Timmy was still scared, but he decided to try. + +He went to the bathroom and sat down. At first, it was hard, but then it became easy. Timmy was so proud of himself! He ran to his mom and said, "Mom, going to the bathroom became easy!" +Once upon a time, there was a happy girl named Lily. She loved Sundays because she got to play with her friends. One Sunday, Lily's friend Emma came to visit her. They played together and had a lot of fun. + +Suddenly, Emma saw a pretty flower in the garden and wanted to pick it. Lily said, "No, don't cut the flower. It's not nice." Emma felt sad and apologized. Then, Lily said, "It's okay. Let's go play on the swings." + +They swung high in the air and laughed. Lily said, "I'm so cheerful when I'm with you, Emma." Emma smiled and said, "I feel the same way, Lily." They hugged and promised to always be friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun, but it was very hot. Her mommy told her to drink water and take a nap. + +Lily didn't want to take a nap because she wanted to keep playing. But then, she got very tired and her head hurt. She realized that mommy was right and she needed to rest. + +While Lily was napping, she heard a loud noise outside. It was her friends playing without her. She felt sad because she missed out on the fun. But then she remembered the moral of the story: it's important to take care of yourself and listen to your mommy. + +From that day on, Lily always took a nap when she was hot and tired. And she never missed out on the fun again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily looked outside and saw a big wind. Her mommy told her it was a hurricane. The trees were shaking and the leaves were flying everywhere. + +Lily and her mommy went inside to stay safe. They watched the wind and rain from the window. Lily stared outside and saw a bird trying to fly in the wind. The bird was lucky to not get blown away. + +After a while, the hurricane went away and everything was calm again. Lily was happy to see the sun come out. She was lucky to have a safe place to stay during the storm. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She lived in a small village with her family. Lily loved to talk and play with her friends, but she could only speak one language. + +One day, Lily's friend, Timmy, came to her and said, "Lily, I want to bring you to my house. You can learn a new language there." Lily was happy and excited to learn a new language, so she went with Timmy. + +When they arrived at Timmy's house, his mom taught Lily a new language. At first, Lily found it bitter and hard to learn, but with practice, she got better and better. Soon, she could speak both her own language and the new language. + +Lily realized that learning a new language was important because it helped her communicate with more people. She thanked Timmy and his mom for teaching her and promised to teach her own language to others. The moral of the story is that learning new things can be hard, but it's worth it in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she went to the pond to see if she could find any animals. She saw a big alligator sleeping in the sun. + +Lily wanted to play with the alligator, so she went closer to it. Suddenly, the alligator woke up and scared her! Lily was very scared and ran away. + +The next day, Lily went back to the pond. She saw the alligator again and said, "I'm sorry for scaring you yesterday. Can we be friends?" The alligator said, "Yes, we can be friends. But first, we need to clean up the pond." So, Lily and the alligator spent the day cleaning up the pond together. They had so much fun and became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and make them balance on top of each other. One day, she found a machine in her backyard. It was big and shiny and had lots of buttons. + +Lily asked her mom, "What is this machine for?" Her mom replied, "It's a washing machine. We use it to wash our clothes and make them dry." + +Lily was curious and asked, "Can I make my toys balance inside the machine?" Her mom said, "No, that's not safe. The machine is only for washing clothes." + +Lily was disappointed but understood. She continued to play with her toys and balance them on top of each other, making sure they didn't fall. She was happy knowing that her toys were dry and clean, just like her clothes in the machine. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, she found a symbol on the ground. It was a heart! Lily recognized it because her mom drew hearts on her lunchbox. + +Lily picked up the symbol and showed it to her friend, Max. "Look, Max! I found a symbol!" she said. Max looked at it and said, "Wow, that's mighty cool!" + +Lily was happy that Max liked the symbol too. She put it in her pocket and they continued to play. When Lily got home, she showed her mom the symbol. "Mommy, look what I found! It's a heart symbol!" Her mom smiled and said, "That's lovely, Lily. You have a mighty good eye for recognizing symbols." Lily felt proud of herself and went to bed with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a wise pigeon. He lived in a big tree in the park. Many people came to the park to see him. They admired the pigeon because he was very smart. + +One day, a little boy came to the park. He saw the pigeon and said, "Wow, he's so cool!" The pigeon looked at the boy and said, "Hello, little one. Do you want to be my friend?" The boy smiled and said, "Yes, please!" + +From that day on, the boy and the pigeon were best friends. They played together and had fun. The boy admired the pigeon even more because he was not just wise, but also kind and friendly. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a friend named Billy. They played together every day. Billy had a modern toy car that Timmy really liked. One day, Timmy asked Billy if he could play with the toy car. Billy said yes, but only for a little bit. + +Timmy played with the toy car for a long time and forgot about Billy. When Timmy remembered Billy, he felt bad. He went to Billy's house to say sorry. Billy was not happy with Timmy. He said, "You forgot about me and played with my toy car for too long." Timmy felt very sad. + +Timmy learned that it is important to remember our friends and share our toys with them. From that day on, Timmy and Billy played together every day and shared their toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to jump on the couch, but her mom always told her not to. One day, Lily was jumping on the couch and she fell down. She started to cry. + +Her mom came over and asked, "Are you okay, Lily?" + +Lily said, "No, I fell off the couch and it hurts." + +Her mom was very compassionate and gave her a big hug. She said, "I'm sorry you fell, but I'm here to make it all better." + +Lily felt better and stopped crying. From that day on, she never jumped on the couch again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her mother very much. One day, her mother asked her to clean up her toys, but Lily didn't want to. Her mother reminded her that it was important to keep their house clean and tidy. + +Lily still didn't want to clean up, so her mother said she couldn't play with her toys until she did. Lily felt sorry for not listening to her mother, but she still didn't want to clean up. + +Days went by and Lily's toys were still all over the floor. One day, Lily's mother tripped over one of her toys and fell down the stairs. She hurt herself badly and had to go to the hospital. Lily felt very sorry and wished she had listened to her mother. + +From that day on, Lily always listened to her mother and kept her toys tidy. She never forgot the lesson her mother had taught her and always made sure to keep her mother safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to wear pretty dresses and bows in her hair. One day, she saw a big group of birds flying in the sky. She decided to follow them to see where they were going. + +As she walked, she saw a lady with a different style of clothes. She had on a big hat and a long skirt. Lily thought the lady looked very nice and wanted to wear the same style. + +Finally, Lily arrived at a big tree where the birds had stopped. She was grateful to have followed them because she saw a beautiful nest with little baby birds inside. She felt happy and decided to go home and draw pictures of the birds and the lady's style of clothes. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her mommy went to the airport to visit her grandma. The airport was very big and had lots of people walking around. Lily thought it was lively and exciting. + +While they were waiting for their flight, Lily's mommy bought her a lollipop. Lily tasted the lollipop and it was very sweet. "Yummy!" she said. A man walked by and said, "That looks tasty!" Lily smiled and offered him a taste. "Thank you," he said. "That's very kind of you." + +Soon it was time for their flight. Lily and her mommy got on the plane and flew to see her grandma. When they arrived, her grandma hugged her and said, "You look so grown up!" Lily smiled and said, "I tasted a yummy lollipop at the airport!" Her grandma laughed and said, "I bet you had a fun time there!" +Once upon a time, there was a happy sun. The sun was always cheerful and made everyone smile. Every day at noon, the sun was high in the sky and shone brightly. + +One day, a little bird flew up to the sun and said, "I wonder how you stay so happy all the time?" The sun replied, "I love to make everyone feel warm and happy, and that makes me happy too!" + +The little bird was so happy to hear this and flew away feeling cheerful. From that day on, the little bird would always look up at the sun at noon and remember the cheerful words the sun had spoken. And the sun continued to shine brightly, making everyone feel happy and warm. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw with his pencil. He would draw pictures of his family and his pets. One day, Timmy's pencil became very slow. It was hard for him to draw anything. Timmy's mom saw him struggling and said, "Don't worry Timmy, we can get you a new pencil tomorrow." + +The next day, Timmy and his mom went to the store to buy a new pencil. While they were there, Timmy made a joke and his mom laughed so hard that she almost fell down! Timmy felt proud that he made his mom laugh. When they got home, Timmy tried out his new pencil and it was very fast! He drew a picture of a funny face and told his mom another joke. They both laughed and had a great day together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a leopard named Leo. Leo liked to play in the rain and get wet. One day, Leo got very wet and wanted to be dry. He saw a little girl named Lily and asked her, "Can you help me be dry?" + +Lily said, "Sure! Let's go to my house." They went to Lily's house and she gave Leo a towel to dry himself. Leo felt much better and said, "Thank you, Lily. You're a good friend." + +Lily smiled and said, "I don't want you to get hurt from being wet. It's important to stay dry." Leo nodded his head and said, "I will remember that. Thank you again, Lily." From that day on, Leo always made sure to stay dry so he wouldn't get hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside on her porch. One day, she was sitting on her porch when she saw a big, clear cloud in the sky. + +Lily said, "Mommy, look! What is that big, clear thing in the sky?" + +Her mommy said, "That's a cloud, Lily. Sometimes, clouds can look clear like that." + +Lily was so happy to learn something new. She said, "Mommy, can we watch the cloud and see what happens?" + +They watched the cloud for a while and saw it change shape. Lily said, "Wow, mommy! Look what happened to the cloud! It looks like a bunny now!" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "You're right, Lily. Sometimes, clouds can look like different things. That's what makes them so special." +Once upon a time, there was a cute little mouse named Max. Max lived in a big field with his friends, the rabbits and the squirrels. One day, Max found a shiny anchor near the river. He was so happy and wanted to show it to his friends. + +Max ran to his friends and said, "Look what I found! It's an anchor!" His friends were amazed and wanted to play with it too. Max thought for a moment and said, "Let's share it! We can take turns playing with it." + +So, Max and his friends took turns playing with the anchor. They had so much fun and were happy they could all enjoy it together. From that day on, Max and his friends always shared their toys and had fun playing together in the big field. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read magazines with pictures of animals and princesses. One day, she found a smelly magazine in the park. It had pictures of bugs and spiders. Lily had to decide if she wanted to keep it or throw it away. She decided to keep it because she thought it was interesting. When she got home, she showed her mom the smelly magazine and they looked at the pictures together. Lily was happy she decided to keep it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing outside when she saw a big, black cloud in the sky. She asked her mommy what it was and her mommy said it was a tornado. Lily was scared and asked if they could go inside. + +Mommy said, "Yes, let's go inside now. We don't want to delay and get caught in the tornado." + +Once inside, Lily's mommy made her a yummy snack of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Lily loved them and said, "Mommy, these sandwiches are so yummy! Can we have them every day?" + +Mommy laughed and said, "Sure, we can have them every day if you want. But only after we make sure we're safe from the tornado." +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Sammy. Sammy loved to eat nuts. He would gather nuts all day long and store them in his treehouse. One day, Sammy's treehouse was empty. He had eaten all of his nuts! + +Sammy went to his friend, a bird named Billy. "Billy, I need nuts. My treehouse is empty," Sammy said. "I can't quit eating nuts!" + +Billy replied, "I have a nut for you, but it's cracked. Is that okay?" + +Sammy thought for a moment and said, "Yes, that's okay. Thank you, Billy!" And Sammy happily munched on his cracked nut. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she met a friendly squirrel who was gathering nuts for the season. + +"Hello, little squirrel!" said Lily. "What are you doing?" + +"I'm gathering nuts for the winter season," replied the squirrel. "I urge you to do the same, so you can have food to eat when it gets cold." + +Lily thought about it and decided to collect some acorns too. As she was picking them up, she noticed the sky was turning gray. + +"Oh no!" she exclaimed. "It looks like it's going to rain!" + +"Don't worry," said the squirrel. "I have a cozy nest in a tree. You can come and stay with me until the rain stops." + +Lily was grateful for the squirrel's kindness and they spent the rest of the afternoon chatting and playing together. When the rain finally stopped, Lily said goodbye to her new friend and went home, happy and dry. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with fire. One day, she found some matches and decided to light them up. She watched as the flame burned brightly in her hand. + +The next week, Lily's mom told her they were going on a camping trip. Lily was excited to see the big fire they would make. When they arrived, they set up their tent and started a fire. Lily's dad showed her how to roast marshmallows over the clear flames. + +As the night went on, Lily got tired and went to bed. But she forgot to put out the fire. The next morning, she woke up to see the forest burning. She felt sad and scared. From that day on, Lily knew that fire was not a toy and she promised to always be careful. +Once upon a time, there was a big house with a big door. The door had a lock that went click-click when you turned the key. One day, a little girl named Lily went to visit the house. She tried to open the door, but it was locked. She asked her mommy to help her unlock it. + +When they finally got inside, they saw a man in a black robe. He was a judge. He sat on a big chair and looked very serious. Lily asked her mommy what the judge did. Her mommy said that the judge decided if people were good or bad. Lily thought that was very important. + +After they left the house, Lily's friend came over and saw the pictures she took. Her friend said she was jealous of Lily's adventure. But Lily said that she wanted to share her adventures with her friend too. They decided to go on their own adventure and find a lock to unlock. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy tank in the garden. One day, she saw a unique butterfly and tried to catch it, but it flew away. + +Lily's mom said, "Don't worry, you will gain the butterfly's trust if you are patient." + +The next day, Lily saw the butterfly again, but this time it landed on the tank. Lily slowly approached the tank, and the butterfly stayed there. Lily was so happy that she had gained the butterfly's trust. + +From that day on, Lily and the butterfly became friends. They would play together on the tank every day. Lily's mom was happy to see her daughter make a unique friend. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to paint. He painted everything he saw - his dog, his house, even his mom's car! + +One day, Timmy wanted to paint the sky. But he couldn't reach it because it was too high. So, he got a ladder and climbed up to the top. + +When he got up there, he felt very creative. He painted the sky different colors - blue, pink, and purple. Everyone who saw it was amazed! + +From then on, Timmy became known as the creative painter who climbed ladders. And he continued to paint beautiful things for everyone to see. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily's mom said she had to wear a mask when she played outside. Lily didn't like the mask because it covered her face. + +Lily asked her mom, "Why do I have to wear a mask?" + +Her mom replied, "To keep you safe from germs." + +Lily didn't want to wear the mask, but her mom was gentle and helped her put it on. Lily played with her friends and forgot about the mask. When she went back inside, her mom took off the mask and Lily felt happy and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite toy was a teddy bear named Teddy. One day, Lily's mommy and daddy told her they were going to take her to the park. Lily got very excited because she loved to play on the swings and slide. + +When they got to the park, Lily ran to the swings and started swinging high in the air. Suddenly, she fell off the swing and hurt her knee. Her mommy and daddy rushed over to help her and they took her to a bench to rest. Lily noticed an ashtray on the bench and asked her mommy what it was. Her mommy explained that it was a place for people to put their cigarettes. + +Lily's daddy gave her a piggyback ride back to the car and on the way home, they talked about all the fun things they could do together. Lily was still a little bit hurt, but she felt happy knowing that her mommy and daddy were there to take care of her. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly man who lived on an island. He liked to sit in his chair and watch the waves. One day, he felt a tickle in his nose and he sneezed really loud. + +A little bird who was flying nearby heard the sneeze and got scared. The bird flew away to tell all his bird friends about the loud noise. + +The elderly man didn't mean to scare the bird, so he decided to make friends with the birds. He put out some seeds for them to eat and soon the birds were visiting him every day. + +From then on, whenever the man felt a sneeze coming on, he would cover his nose and mouth so he wouldn't scare his new bird friends. And they all lived happily ever after on the island. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play his guitar, but his mom didn't like the loud noise. One day, Timmy's mom told him to put his guitar away and stay quiet. Timmy felt sad because he loved playing his guitar. + +Later that day, Timmy's friend came over to play. They wanted to play with Timmy's guitar, but it was hidden away. Timmy wanted to show his friend how to play, but he couldn't find his guitar. He looked everywhere, but it was still hidden. + +Timmy's friend started to get upset because they couldn't play with the guitar. Timmy felt bad and wished he had listened to his mom and kept the guitar out. In the end, Timmy found his guitar and they all played together happily. Timmy learned that sometimes it's important to listen and stay quiet, but also to have fun and share his guitar with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big lake. It was so great! A little duck lived by the lake. One day, the duck went for a swim in the lake. But then, a big goose came and started to yell at the little duck. The little duck got scared and swam away. But then, the big goose felt bad and apologized to the little duck. They became friends and swam together in the great lake every day. +Once upon a time, there was a car named Red. Red loved to zoom around the town and show off his shiny wheels. One day, Red's tire got a big hole in it and he couldn't zoom anymore. Red felt sad and sorry that he couldn't show off anymore. + +Red's friend, Blue, saw him and asked what was wrong. Red told Blue about his tire and how he couldn't zoom anymore. Blue had an idea! Blue said he could replace Red's tire with a new one. + +Red was so happy! Blue replaced his tire and Red could zoom again. Red was no longer sorry and he thanked Blue for being such a good friend. From that day on, Red and Blue zoomed around the town together and had lots of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a loyal dog named Max. They were best friends and did everything together. One day, Lily wanted to make some cookies, but she couldn't find a teaspoon. She asked Max to help her find one, but he didn't know what a teaspoon was. + +Lily searched and searched until she found a teaspoon. She was so happy, but when she went to the kitchen, she saw that Max had eaten all the cookie dough! Lily was sad and angry at Max. She yelled at him and told him he was a bad dog. + +Max felt bad and wanted to make it up to Lily. He decided to grow some flowers for her. He dug a hole in the ground and put some seeds in it. Every day, he watered the seeds and watched them grow. Soon, there were beautiful flowers in the garden. Lily was so happy and forgave Max. They hugged and played together, happy to be friends again. +Tim and Sam love to play baseball. They have a bat, a ball and a glove. They go to the park with their mom. They find a big field with grass and dirt. + +"Can we play here, mom?" Tim questions. + +"Yes, you can, but be careful and share with other kids," mom says. + +Tim and Sam start to play. Tim throws the ball and Sam hits it with the bat. The ball flies far away. Sam runs to get it. + +"Wow, you are good, Sam!" Tim says. + +"Thank you, Tim. You are good too," Sam says. + +They play some more. Then they see another boy. He has a red hat and a big smile. He comes to them. + +"Hi, I am Ben. Can I play with you?" he questions. + +"Sure, you can. We are Tim and Sam. Do you like baseball?" Sam says. + +"Yes, I do. It is fun. Can I try your bat?" Ben says. + +"OK, you can. But you have to give it back," Tim says. + +Ben takes the bat. He swings it hard. He hits the ball. The ball goes over the fence. + +"Wow, you are very good, Ben!" Sam says. + +"Thank you, Sam. That was fun. Can I keep the bat?" Ben says. + +"No, you can't. That is not fair. The bat is ours. You have to give it back," Tim says. + +"But I like it. It is a nice bat. Please, can I have it?" Ben says. + +"No, you can't. That is not how you play. You have to share and be nice," Sam says. + +Mom hears them. She comes to them. + +"What is going on, boys?" she questions. + +"Ben hit the ball over the fence. He wants to keep our bat. He is not fair," Tim says. + +"Is that true, Ben?" mom says. + +Ben looks down. He feels bad. He knows he is wrong. + +"Yes, it is true. I am sorry. I was not fair. Here is your bat. I am sorry, Tim and Sam," Ben says. + +He gives the bat back. Tim and Sam take it. + +"Thank you, Ben. It is OK. We forgive you. Do you want to play some more?" Tim and Sam say. + +"Yes, I do. Thank you, Tim and Sam. You are nice. Can we be friends?" Ben says. + +"Yes, we can. You are nice too. Come on, let's play," Tim and Sam say. + +They play some more. They have fun. They are happy. Mom is happy too. She smiles. She is proud of them. They are fair and kind. They are good friends. +Lila was a queen who liked to spin. She had a big dress that made her look like a flower when she spun. She spun all day and all night, and did not care about anything else. + +She did not care about her people, who were hungry and sad. She did not care about her husband, who was lonely and bored. She did not care about her son, who wanted to play and learn. She only cared about spinning. + +One day, a big storm came and broke her castle. The wind was very strong and made everything fly away. Lila tried to hold on to her dress, but it was too big and heavy. The wind lifted her up and spun her around and around. + +She was scared and dizzy and wanted to stop. She cried for help, but no one heard her. No one came to save her, because no one loved her. She spun and spun until she fell into the sea and drowned. + +The moral of the story is: do not be selfish and only do what you like. Care about others and they will care about you. Spinning is fun, but not all the time. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. Sometimes they share, and sometimes they fight. One day, they have a big fight over a red car. Anna wants to drive it, and Ben wants to crash it. + +"Give me the car!" Anna says. + +"No, it is mine!" Ben says. + +They pull and tug on the car. The car breaks in two parts. Anna and Ben both cry. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to their room. She sees the broken car and the sad twins. + +"What happened here?" Mom asks. + +"We broke the car!" Anna and Ben say. + +Mom hugs them and says, "I'm sorry, my loves. You need to be more patient and gentle with your toys. They are not incredible. They can break. How about we fix the car together?" + +Anna and Ben nod and say, "Yes, please." + +Mom gets some glue and tape. She helps Anna and Ben put the parts of the car back together. The car looks a little funny, but it still works. Anna and Ben say sorry to each other and hug. They take turns driving and crashing the car. They are happy again. Mom smiles and says, "You are incredible, my loves. I'm proud of you." +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with blocks. They built towers, bridges, and castles with their blocks. Sometimes they shared their blocks, and sometimes they fought over them. + +One day, they decided to have a contest. Who could build the highest tower with their blocks? They each took some blocks and started to stack them on the floor. Lily's tower was red and blue, and Ben's tower was yellow and green. + +"Look at my tower, Lily!" Ben said. "It is taller than yours!" + +"No, it is not!" Lily said. "My tower is taller than yours!" + +They kept adding more blocks to their towers, trying to make them taller and taller. But they did not pay attention to how steady their towers were. They only cared about how high they were. + +Soon, their towers became very wobbly and shaky. They swayed from side to side, and some blocks fell off. Lily and Ben did not notice. They were too busy arguing. + +"I am almost finished!" Ben said. "I only need one more block!" + +"Me too!" Lily said. "I only need one more block!" + +They both reached for the last block on the floor. It was a big, dull, gray block. They both wanted it for their tower. They both grabbed it at the same time, and pulled hard. + +"Let go!" Ben said. + +"No, you let go!" Lily said. + +They pulled and pulled, until the block snapped in half. They each fell back, holding a piece of the block. They looked at their towers, and gasped. + +Both towers had collapsed. All their blocks were scattered on the floor. Their towers were gone. + +They looked at each other, and felt sad. They had wasted their blocks, and their time, and their fun. They had been silly and greedy. + +They remembered what their mom had told them once. "Wisdom is better than height," she had said. "Wisdom means knowing what is good and right, and being kind and fair." + +They wished they had listened to their mom. They wished they had used their wisdom, and not their pride. + +They put down their pieces of the block, and hugged each other. + +"I am sorry, Lily," Ben said. + +"I am sorry, Ben," Lily said. + +They decided to start over. They picked up their blocks, and put them in a pile. They agreed to share their blocks, and work together. They decided to build something new, something better, something fun. + +They smiled, and hugged again. They had learned their lesson. They had found their wisdom. +Lily and Tom are playing with paper dolls. They have many dolls with different clothes and hair. Lily likes the pink dress and the long hair. Tom likes the blue shirt and the short hair. They share the dolls and have fun. + +But then Tom sees a new doll that Lily has. It has a yellow dress and curly hair. Tom wants the doll very much. He asks Lily, "Can I have the yellow doll, please?" Lily says, "No, this is my doll. You have many dolls already." Tom feels angry. He says, "Give me the yellow doll, or I will tear it!" + +Lily is scared. She holds the yellow doll close to her neck. She says, "No, Tom, don't tear my doll! It is mine!" Tom tries to grab the doll from Lily. They pull and tug on the doll. The doll's dress rips. The doll's hair falls off. Lily and Tom both cry. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the torn doll and the sad children. She feels hot in her face. She says, "What did you do to the doll? Why did you tear it? That is not nice!" She takes the doll and puts it in the trash. She says, "Now you have no yellow doll. You have to say sorry to Lily and share the dolls you have." + +Tom feels sorry. He says, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was wrong to tear your doll. Can we still be friends?" Lily feels sorry too. She says, "I'm sorry, Tom. I was wrong to be mean to you. Yes, we can still be friends." They hug and say sorry to Mom. Mom smiles and gives them each a hug and a kiss. She says, "I'm glad you are friends again. Now play nicely and share your dolls." Lily and Tom nod and play with their dolls. They are happy. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play basketball. They have a big ball and a hoop. They take turns to throw the ball in the hoop. They have fun. + +One day, a big boy comes to the park. He sees Tom and Sam playing basketball. He wants the ball. He says, "Give me the ball. It is mine." Tom and Sam say, "No, it is ours. We are playing with it." The big boy gets angry. He says, "I will take it from you. You are small and weak." + +The big boy runs to Tom and Sam. He pushes them. He grabs the ball. He laughs. He says, "Ha ha, I have the ball. You can't have it. You are losers." Tom and Sam are sad. They cry. They want their ball back. + +They see a man walking by. He is serious. He has a badge and a hat. He is a police officer. They run to him. They say, "Help us, please. The big boy took our ball. He is mean. He hurt us." The police officer says, "Don't worry, I will help you. Where is the big boy?" + +They point to the big boy. He is still holding the ball. He is smiling. He does not see the police officer. The police officer runs to the big boy. He says, "Stop. Give the ball back to the kids. You are in trouble. You can't steal and bully." The big boy says, "No, I won't. The ball is mine. You can't make me." He throws the ball at the police officer. He hits him in the face. + +The police officer falls down. He is hurt. He bleeds. He can't get up. The big boy laughs. He says, "Ha ha, I got you too. You are a loser. I am the best." He runs away with the ball. He is happy. + +Tom and Sam are scared. They see the police officer on the ground. They see the blood. They see the big boy running away. They say, "Oh no, what have we done? We made it worse. We are sorry. We are sorry." They cry. They feel bad. They have no ball. They have no fun. They have no friend. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play games. Today they play a game of crawl. They crawl on the floor like animals. Tom is a lion. Mia is a cat. + +"Roar!" Tom says. He crawls fast to Mia. He wants to catch her. + +"Meow!" Mia says. She crawls away from Tom. She is not scared. She is fast and smart. + +Tom and Mia crawl around the room. They have fun. But then Tom sees a toy. It is a big red ball. He likes the ball. He stops crawling. He runs to the ball. + +"Hey, Tom!" Mia says. "Where are you going? We are playing crawl!" + +"I want the ball!" Tom says. He grabs the ball. He holds it tight. + +"But that is not the game!" Mia says. She is sad. She likes the game. She likes Tom. She wants to play with him. + +"Ball is easy!" Tom says. He throws the ball. He catches it. He laughs. + +"Crawl is easy too!" Mia says. She crawls to Tom. She tries to take the ball. Tom does not let her. He pushes her. + +"Stop it, Tom!" Mia says. She cries. She does not like Tom. He is mean. + +"Sorry, Mia!" Tom says. He sees Mia cry. He feels bad. He does not want to hurt her. He likes her. He gives her the ball. + +"Thank you, Tom!" Mia says. She smiles. She wipes her tears. She likes Tom. He is nice. + +"Can we play crawl again?" Tom says. He crawls to Mia. He is a lion. Mia is a cat. + +"Yes, Tom!" Mia says. She crawls with Tom. They are friends. They have fun. They play the game. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play outside. But today, the sky was black and there was rain. Tom wanted to go out and jump in the puddles, but Lily did not. + +"Come on, Lily, it is fun!" Tom said. "We can wear boots and coats and hats." + +"No, Tom, it is not fun!" Lily said. "We will get wet and cold and dirty." + +Tom and Lily disagree. They did not know what to do. They looked at each other and frowned. + +Then, they heard a sound. It was Mom. She came to the door and smiled. + +"Hello, Tom and Lily, do you want to play inside?" she asked. "I have some books and toys and snacks for you." + +Tom and Lily looked at Mom and nodded. They forgot about the rain and the puddles. They followed Mom to the living room and sat on the couch. + +"Thank you, Mom, you are nice!" Tom said. + +"Yes, thank you, Mom, you are nice!" Lily said. + +Tom and Lily agree. They did not frown anymore. They smiled and hugged Mom. Then, they played and read and ate and had fun. +Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play with blocks and cars and dolls. But sometimes they disagreed about what to play. One day, they found a big box in the garage. It had many bright things inside. + +"Wow, look at this!" Lily said. She picked up a shiny ball that made a jingle sound. "This is a bell. We can play music with it." + +"No, this is a ball. We can play catch with it," Max said. He grabbed the ball from Lily. "Give it to me!" + +"Hey, that's not fair!" Lily said. She pulled the ball back. "It's mine!" + +They both tugged on the ball. They did not see the spark that flew out of the box. It landed on a pile of old papers. The papers started to burn. + +"Uh-oh," Lily and Max said. They smelled the smoke. They dropped the ball and ran to the door. They shouted for help. + +Mom and Dad heard them. They came to the garage. They saw the fire. They used a hose to put it out. They were not happy. + +"Lily and Max, what were you doing?" Mom asked. "You could have been hurt!" + +"We were playing with the bright things in the box," Lily said. + +"We disagreed about the ball," Max said. + +Mom and Dad looked at the box. They saw the label. It said "Danger: Fireworks. Do not touch." + +They shook their heads. They hugged Lily and Max. They were glad they were safe. + +They taught them a new word: "Sorry." +Lily and Ben are playing with blocks. They like to make towers and houses and cars. Lily has a big red block that she likes very much. It is her favorite block. Ben wants to play with it too, but Lily says no. + +Ben is angry. He wants to have the red block. He thinks of a plan. He waits until Lily is not looking. Then he grabs the red block and runs away. Lily sees him and shouts. She runs after him. + +Ben runs to the kitchen. He sees a high point on the table. It is a glass vase with flowers. He thinks it is pretty. He wants to put the red block on the point. He climbs on a chair and reaches for the point. But he is not careful. He pushes the vase and it falls down. It breaks into many pieces. The water spills on the floor. The flowers are smelly. + +Lily and Ben hear a loud noise. They see the broken vase and the smelly flowers. They are scared. They know they are in trouble. They hear their mom coming. She is angry. She sees the mess and the red block. She knows what happened. She scolds Lily and Ben. She takes away the red block and the blocks. She sends them to their room. They have to stay there until dinner. They are sad. They wish they had not played with the red block. They wish they had shared and been nice. +On Sunday, Lily and Tom went to the park with Mom and Dad. They liked to play on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. They also liked to feed the ducks and the geese. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, the sun got very hot. It burned Lily's skin and made her feel bad. She cried and ran to Mom. Mom put some cream on her skin and gave her a hug. + +"Mom, why does the sun burn?" Lily asked. + +"Sometimes, the sun is too bright and too strong. It can hurt your skin if you stay in it too long. That's why you need to wear a hat, a shirt and some sunscreen when you go outside," Mom said. + +"Can we go home now?" Lily said. + +"Yes, we can. Let's pack our things and say goodbye to the park," Mom said. + +Tom was sad. He wanted to play more. He did not like the sun. He thought it was dull and mean. + +"Tom, don't be sad. We can play more at home. We can draw, read or play with your toys. Maybe we can make some cookies later," Dad said. + +"Really? I like cookies. Can we make chocolate ones?" Tom said. + +"Sure, we can. But you have to help me and be careful. We don't want to burn the cookies or our fingers," Dad said. + +"OK, I will. I will be a good helper," Tom said. + +Lily and Tom smiled. They held Mom and Dad's hands and walked to the car. They said goodbye to the sun and the park. They were happy to go home. +Tom was a bald boy who liked to ride his bicycle. He had a red bicycle with a bell and a basket. He rode his bicycle every day to the park, where he met his friends. + +One day, he saw a new boy at the park. The new boy had a blue bicycle with a horn and a flag. Tom thought the blue bicycle was very cool. He wanted to try it. + +"Hello, I am Tom. Can I borrow your bicycle?" he asked the new boy. + +"No, you cannot. This is my bicycle. Go away," the new boy said. He was very rude. + +Tom felt sad and angry. He went back to his red bicycle and rode away. He thought of a plan to get the blue bicycle. + +The next day, he came to the park early. He saw the blue bicycle parked near a tree. The new boy was not there. Tom looked around and saw no one. He decided to take the blue bicycle and ride it. + +He got on the blue bicycle and pushed the horn. It made a loud noise. He waved the flag and smiled. He felt very happy. + +But then he heard a voice behind him. + +"Hey, that's my bicycle! Give it back!" It was the new boy. He had seen Tom take his bicycle. He was very angry. + +Tom was scared. He tried to ride away, but the new boy was faster. He caught up with Tom and grabbed the blue bicycle. He pushed Tom off and made him fall. + +Tom hurt his knee and his elbow. He cried. He wished he had not taken the blue bicycle. He wished he had been nice to the new boy. + +The new boy looked at Tom and felt sorry. He saw that Tom was bald and had a red bicycle. He realized that Tom wanted to try his blue bicycle because it was different. + +"Hey, I am sorry. I was rude to you. Do you want to be friends?" he asked Tom. + +Tom looked up and nodded. He wiped his tears and smiled. + +"Okay, I am sorry too. I should not have taken your bicycle. Do you want to try my red bicycle?" he asked the new boy. + +The new boy nodded and smiled. + +"Okay, let's swap bicycles for a while. Then we can play together," he said. + +Tom and the new boy swapped bicycles and rode together. They had fun. They became friends. They learned to share and be kind. +Lily was a shy girl who liked to play with her dolls. She did not like to talk to other kids or make new friends. She was afraid they would laugh at her or be mean to her. + +One day, her mom took her to the park. There were many kids there, running and shouting and having fun. Lily saw a swing that was empty and wanted to try it. But she was too scared to go near it. + +"Come on, Lily, don't be shy. You can play on the swing, it's fun!" her mom said. + +"But mom, what if someone else wants it? What if they push me or yell at me?" Lily said. + +"No one will do that, sweetie. And if they do, you can tell me and I will help you. You have to gain some courage and try new things. That's the only way you can make friends and have fun." her mom said. + +Lily looked at the swing again. It looked fun, but she was still nervous. She took a deep breath and walked slowly towards it. She sat on the seat and held the ropes. She felt the wind in her hair as she swung back and forth. + +She smiled and felt happy. She liked the swing. She looked around and saw a boy who was watching her. He had brown hair and blue eyes. He smiled at her and waved. + +"Hi, I'm Max. Can I swing with you?" he asked. + +Lily felt shy again. She did not know what to say. She looked at her mom, who nodded and smiled. + +"Hi, I'm Lily. Sure, you can swing with me." she said. + +Max ran to the swing next to her and sat on it. He started to swing too. He talked to Lily about his favorite toys and animals and colors. Lily listened and talked back. She found out they had some things in common. She felt less shy and more friendly. + +She and Max swung and talked and laughed. They had fun. They became friends. Lily was glad she tried the swing. She gained some courage and a new friend. She learned a new way to have fun. +Lily and Max were at the park with their mom. They saw a big truck with colorful pictures of candy on it. The truck was a candy shop on wheels. Lily and Max loved candy. They ran to the truck and asked their mom if they could have some. + +"Please, mom, can we have some candy?" they said. + +Mom smiled and said, "Okay, but only one each. And you have to mind your teeth and brush them later." + +Lily and Max nodded and thanked their mom. They looked at the candy in the truck. There were so many kinds. They had to choose one. Lily picked a pink lollipop with sprinkles. Max picked a blue gummy bear. They paid the candy man and took their candy. + +They went back to the bench where their mom was sitting. They licked and chewed their candy happily. They shared some with their mom. They said the candy was very yummy and sweet. + +"Can we have more candy, mom?" they asked. + +Mom shook her head and said, "No, that's enough for today. Too much candy is not good for you. You can have more another day." + +Lily and Max sighed. They wanted more candy, but they knew their mom was right. They finished their candy and threw the wrappers in the trash. They said goodbye to the candy truck and went to play on the swings. They had a fun day at the park. +Lily and Ben were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big bird on a tree. The bird had dull feathers and a long neck. + +"Look, a bird!" Lily said. + +"What kind of bird is that?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe a duck?" Lily guessed. + +They walked closer to the tree. The bird saw them and made a loud noise. It sounded like a honk. + +"Quack, quack!" Lily and Ben said, trying to talk to the bird. + +The bird tilted its head and looked at them. It opened its beak and showed its tongue. It looked like it was smiling. + +"Hi, bird!" Lily and Ben said, smiling back. + +The bird honked again and flapped its wings. It flew away from the tree and over their heads. + +"Bye, bird!" Lily and Ben said, waving their hands. + +They laughed and ran after the bird. They had fun in the park. They were happy. +Lily and Sam were twins who liked to watch the elevator in their building. They lived on the top floor with their mom and dad. Every day, they would run to the window and see who was coming or going in the elevator. They knew all the people and their names. + +One day, they saw a new man with a big suitcase. He had a funny hat and a long coat. He looked very tired and sad. Lily and Sam wondered who he was and where he came from. + +"Let's go say hello," Lily said to Sam. "Maybe he needs a friend." + +Sam nodded and they ran to the elevator. They pushed the button and waited. The elevator came and the door opened. The new man was inside. He looked surprised to see them. + +"Hi," Lily said. "We are Lily and Sam. We live on the top floor. What's your name?" + +The new man smiled a little. He said, "I'm Ben. I'm here to visit my aunt. She lives on the second floor." + +"Nice to meet you, Ben," Sam said. "Do you like the elevator? We watch it every day. It's fun." + +Ben nodded. He said, "I like the elevator, too. It's fast and smooth. But I don't have one where I live. I live in a humble house in the country. There are no elevators there. Only stairs and hills." + +Lily and Sam gasped. They couldn't imagine living without an elevator. They felt sorry for Ben. They wanted to make him happy. + +"Ben, do you want to play with us?" Lily asked. "We have lots of toys and books. And we can watch the elevator together." + +Ben's eyes lit up. He said, "Really? That would be very nice of you. Thank you, Lily and Sam. You are very kind." + +The elevator reached the second floor. Ben took his suitcase and got out. He said, "I'll be back soon. I just need to say hello to my aunt. Then I'll come play with you. OK?" + +Lily and Sam nodded. They said, "OK. We'll wait for you. Bye, Ben." + +They waved to him and pushed the button for the top floor. They were happy. They had made a new friend. And they had learned something new. They had learned that some people live in humble houses without elevators. And they had learned that those people can be very nice and friendly. And they had learned that watching the elevator can be more fun when you share it with someone. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the forest. They had a secret spot where they built a fort with sticks and leaves. One day, they decided to explore a new part of the forest. They saw a big tree with a hole in it. + +"Let's see what's inside!" said Tim. + +"OK, but be careful!" said Sam. + +They crawled into the hole and found a dark tunnel. They followed it for a long time, until they saw a light at the end. They came out of the tunnel and saw something amazing. + +They were in a different forest, with bright colors and strange animals. They saw a bird with a rainbow tail, a rabbit with horns, and a flower that sang. They felt like they were in a dream. + +"Wow, this is so cool!" said Tim. + +"Where are we?" said Sam. + +They heard a voice behind them. It was a man with a long beard and a pointy hat. He smiled and said, "Welcome to the magic forest, boys. You have found the twist in the tree, the secret door to my world. I have been waiting for you." + +The man was a wizard, and he had a surprise for them. He wanted to show them his magic and teach them some tricks. He also had a warning for them. They had to be back in their own forest before the sun set, or they would be stuck in the magic forest forever. + +Tim and Sam were excited and curious. They followed the wizard and learned a lot of fun things. They also had a lot of questions. They wondered what would happen if they stayed in the magic forest. They wondered if they could ever come back. They wondered if anyone would miss them. They wondered if they made a good choice. +Anna and Ben are at the park with Mom. They like to play on the slide. It is big and yellow and shiny. Anna goes first. She climbs up the ladder and sits on the slide. She smiles and says, "Whee!" as she slides down. + +Ben wants to go next. He runs to the ladder and starts to climb. But he sees something on the slide. It is black and furry and has eight legs. It is a spider! Ben is scared of spiders. He stops and points at the spider. He screams, "Spider! Spider! Help!" + +Mom hears Ben scream. She looks at the slide and sees the spider. She is not scared of spiders. She walks to the slide and picks up the spider. She says, "Don't worry, Ben. It is just a spider. It won't hurt you. It is more afraid of you than you are of it. See?" She shows Ben the spider in her hand. It is small and quiet. + +Ben looks at the spider. He sees that it is not so big and scary. He says, "Sorry, spider. I didn't mean to scream. You can go now." Mom lets the spider go on the grass. It crawls away. + +Anna says, "Can I go again, Mom?" Mom says, "Yes, you can. And Ben, do you want to try the slide too?" Ben says, "Yes, I do. I am not scared anymore." He climbs up the ladder and sits on the slide. He smiles and says, "Whee!" as he slides down. Anna and Ben hug Mom and say, "Thank you, Mom. We love you." Mom says, "I love you too, my brave kids." They all laugh and play on the slide. +Tom and Lily were playing outside with their ball. They liked to throw the ball to each other and catch it. Sometimes they missed and the ball rolled away. They had to run after it and bring it back. + +One day, the ball rolled too far and went into the street. Tom and Lily ran after it, but they did not look for cars. A big car was coming fast and honked its horn. Tom and Lily were frightened and stopped. The car hit the ball and made a loud noise. The ball popped and flew into the sky. + +Tom and Lily started to cry. They wanted their ball back. They looked at the sky and saw the ball was gone. They heard the car driver yell at them. He was angry and said they were naughty and stupid. He said they could have been hurt or killed. He said they should never play in the street. + +Tom and Lily felt sorry and scared. They ran back to their house and told their mom what happened. Their mom was also angry and sad. She said they were lucky to be alive. She said they should always look for cars and stay away from the street. She said they should wash their faces and go to their room. She said they could not play with any toys for a week. + +Tom and Lily did what their mom said. They washed their faces and went to their room. They did not have any fun. They missed their ball and their toys. They learned their lesson. They never played in the street again. + +The moral of the story is: Playing in the street is dangerous and wrong. Always look for cars and stay safe. Listen to your mom and follow the rules. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play together. But they did not like to share their toys or their food. One day, their mom made them a yummy lunch of macaroni and cheese. She gave them each a plate and a fork and told them to eat nicely. + +But Ben and Lily did not eat nicely. They started to fight over who had more macaroni and who had the bigger fork. They threw their forks at each other and spilled their plates on the floor. They made a big mess in the kitchen. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She was very angry when she saw the mess. She scolded Ben and Lily and told them to go to their room. She said they could not play or watch TV until they said sorry and cleaned up the mess. + +Ben and Lily did not want to go to their room. They did not want to say sorry or clean up the mess. They wanted to play and watch TV. They cried and kicked and screamed. They tried to run away from their mom. + +But their mom was faster and stronger. She grabbed them by their arms and dragged them to their room. She locked the door and said they had to stay there until they learned to behave. She said they could not have any dinner or dessert. She said they had to sleep in their room all night. + +Ben and Lily were very sad and scared. They did not like their room. It was dark and cold and lonely. They did not have any toys or books or blankets. They did not have each other. They wished they had been nice and shared their macaroni and cheese and their forks. They wished they had not made a mess in the kitchen. They wished they had said sorry to their mom. They wished they could go back and do it all over again. But it was too late. They had to sleep in their room all night. And they did not sleep well. +Lily and Max are best friends. They like to play and learn together. One day, their teacher says they will have a quiz. A quiz is when you answer questions about what you know. + +Lily and Max are excited. They want to do well on the quiz. They study their books and cards. They help each other remember the words and numbers. + +The next day, they go to school. They sit at their desks and wait for the quiz. The teacher gives them a paper with pictures and words. Lily and Max look at the paper. They smile. They know the answers. + +They write their names and start the quiz. They point to the pictures and say the words. They count the dots and write the numbers. They finish the quiz and give it to the teacher. + +The teacher looks at their papers. She smiles too. She says, "Lily and Max, you did a great job on the quiz. You are very smart and adorable. I am proud of you." + +Lily and Max hug each other. They are happy. They say, "Thank you, teacher. We love quizzes. We love learning. We love you." +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play outside after school. They have a lot of fun with their bikes, balls and dolls. They always go home before evening, because their moms and dads say so. + +One day, they see a big puddle on the road. It looks like fun to splash in it. They ride their bikes fast and jump into the water. They laugh and scream. They get wet and dirty. They do not see the dark clouds in the sky. + +"Tom, Lily, come home now!" their moms and dads call from their houses. "It is going to rain soon. You need to take a bath and have dinner. It is evening time." + +Tom and Lily do not want to stop playing. They think they can prevent the rain. They say to each other: "Let's stay a little longer. The rain will not come. We can make the puddle bigger and have more fun." + +They ignore their moms and dads. They keep splashing in the puddle. They do not notice the wind and the thunder. They do not hear the raindrops falling. They only feel the cold and the wet. + +Suddenly, they hear a loud boom. They see a bright flash. They are scared. They drop their bikes and run to their houses. They are shivering and crying. They wish they had listened to their moms and dads. + +Their moms and dads are angry and worried. They scold them for being naughty and careless. They dry them and dress them. They give them soup and bread. They hug them and kiss them. They tell them to be good and safe. + +Tom and Lily are sorry and sad. They say sorry to their moms and dads. They say sorry to each other. They promise to obey and be careful. They hope to play again tomorrow. They hope to have a great day. +Tom and Lily were playing with a rope in the park. They liked to swing the rope and jump over it. They took turns and had fun. + +But then, Ben came and wanted to play too. He grabbed the rope from Lily and ran away. He did not want to share. He was selfish. + +"Stop!" Lily shouted. "That is our rope! Give it back!" + +"No!" Ben said. "It is mine now! You can't have it!" + +Tom and Lily ran after Ben. They were angry and sad. They wanted their rope back. + +They caught up with Ben near a big tree. They tried to pull the rope from him. But Ben was strong and held on tight. They all fell to the ground and the rope broke. + +"Oh no!" they all said. "Look what you did!" + +They looked at the rope. It was torn in two pieces. It was useless. They could not play with it anymore. + +They all felt sorry. They realized they were wrong. They should have been nice and shared. + +"I'm sorry," Ben said. "I was selfish. I should have asked to play with you." + +"I'm sorry too," Tom said. "I was angry. I should have been calm and talked to you." + +"I'm sorry as well," Lily said. "I was sad. I should have been kind and invited you." + +They all hugged and said they were friends. They decided to find another toy to play with. They saw a ball and a hoop. They asked each other if they wanted to play. They all said yes. They smiled and ran to the ball and the hoop. They played together and had fun. They learned to share. +Ben and Lily were going to the zoo with their mom. They had to take the subway to get there. Ben liked the subway. He liked the loud noise and the fast speed. Lily did not like the subway. She thought it was scary and dark. + +"Mom, can I sit by the window?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, honey. You can sit by the window and see the tunnels," Mom said. + +"Mom, can I sit on your lap?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, sweetie. You can sit on my lap and hold my hand," Mom said. + +They got on the subway and found their seats. Ben looked out the window and saw the lights and the walls. He smiled and said, "Wow, this is fun!" + +Lily closed her eyes and hugged Mom. She said, "I don't like this. When will we get there?" + +"Soon, darling. Soon we will see the animals and the trees," Mom said. + +The subway went on and on. It made a harsh sound when it turned. Ben liked the sound. He said, "Did you hear that? It sounds like a lion!" + +Lily did not like the sound. She said, "No, it sounds like a monster!" + +Mom hugged them both and said, "Don't worry, it's just the subway. It's not a lion or a monster. It's a big train that takes us to the zoo. And you know what? We're almost there. Look, there's the sign. It says 'Zoo Station'. Are you ready to get off?" + +Ben and Lily nodded. They got off the subway and followed Mom. They saw the sun and the sky. They smelled the flowers and the grass. They heard the birds and the monkeys. They felt happy and excited. They said, "Yay, we're at the zoo!" +Sara and Ben were bored. They had nothing to do. The sky was dull and gray. They could not go outside and play. + +"Let's play hide and seek!" Sara said. "You count to ten and I hide." + +"Okay," Ben said. He closed his eyes and started to count. "One, two, three..." + +Sara ran to the living room. She looked for a good place to hide. She saw the big curtain that covered the window. She thought it was a good place to hide. She went behind the curtain and waited. + +"Ten!" Ben shouted. He opened his eyes and looked for Sara. He went to the kitchen, the bathroom, the bedroom, but he could not find her. He went back to the living room. He saw the big curtain that covered the window. He thought Sara might be behind it. He decided to throw a pillow at the curtain to make her come out. + +He picked up a pillow from the couch and threw it hard at the curtain. But he did not know that the curtain was not attached to the rod very well. The pillow hit the curtain and the curtain fell down. Sara was behind the curtain. She was surprised and scared. She screamed. + +"Ah!" Sara screamed. + +"Ah!" Ben screamed. + +Mom heard the screams and came to the living room. She saw the curtain on the floor and Sara and Ben looking scared. + +"What happened?" Mom asked. + +"Sara was hiding behind the curtain and I threw a pillow at her and the curtain fell down and we screamed," Ben said. + +"Sara, are you okay?" Mom asked. + +"I'm okay, Mom, but I was scared," Sara said. + +Mom hugged Sara and Ben. She was not angry. She knew they were just playing. + +"I'm sorry, Mom, we did not mean to make the curtain fall down," Ben said. + +"It's okay, Ben, it was an accident. But next time, be careful when you throw things. And don't hide behind the curtain. It's not safe," Mom said. + +"Okay, Mom, we won't do it again," Sara and Ben said. + +Mom smiled and helped them put the curtain back on the rod. She told them to find another game to play. Sara and Ben said sorry to each other and hugged. They were not bored anymore. They were happy. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys and books. But today, they are bored. They have no new games to play. + +"Let's go outside and see what we can find," Sara says. + +"OK," Tom says. They put on their coats and hats and go out the door. + +They walk around the yard and look for something fun. They see a big box by the fence. It has a red bow on it. + +"Wow, what is that?" Sara asks. + +"Maybe it is a surprise for us," Tom says. + +They run to the box and open it. Inside, they see a lot of balloons and confetti. They also see a note that says, "Happy birthday, Sara and Tom! You are twins and you are three years old today. We love you, Mom and Dad." + +Sara and Tom are so happy. They hug each other and say, "Thank you, Mom and Dad!" + +They play with the balloons and confetti. They make noises and laugh. They are not bored anymore. They have a surprise party. +Anna and Ben wanted to play outside. They put on their coats and boots and hats. They opened the door and saw snow. Lots of snow. It was white and soft and cold. + +"Wow!" Anna said. "Let's make a snowman!" + +"OK!" Ben said. "But first, let's slide down the stairs!" + +They ran to the stairs that led to the street. But the stairs were not normal. They were icy. Very icy. They were shiny and slippery and hard. + +Anna went first. She sat on the top stair and pushed herself. She slid down very fast. She screamed and laughed. She reached the bottom and fell on the snow. + +"Yay!" she said. "That was fun!" + +Ben saw Anna and wanted to try. He sat on the top stair and pushed himself. He slid down very fast. He screamed and laughed. He reached the bottom and fell on the snow. + +"Yay!" he said. "That was fun!" + +They did it again and again. They slid down the icy stairs and fell on the snow. They giggled and shouted. They had a lot of fun. + +Then they heard a voice. It was their mom. She was at the door. She looked worried. + +"Anna! Ben!" she called. "Come inside! It's too cold and dangerous to play on the icy stairs!" + +Anna and Ben looked at each other. They were having fun, but they also loved their mom. They did not want to make her sad or angry. + +"OK, mom!" they said. They got up and ran to the door. They hugged their mom and said sorry. + +"It's OK, my loves," she said. "But you have to be careful. The icy stairs can hurt you. Next time, ask me before you play outside, OK?" + +"OK, mom," they said. They went inside and took off their coats and boots and hats. They drank some hot chocolate and ate some cookies. They told their mom about their adventure on the icy stairs. She smiled and listened. She was happy they were safe and warm. +Lily and Max liked to play with tape. They had many colors of tape and they made shapes and pictures on the wall. They also liked to tape their toys together and pretend they were new things. + +One day, they found a big roll of tape in the garage. It was shiny and silver and very sticky. Lily and Max wanted to play with it, but they saw a sign on it. The sign had a picture of fire and a word they did not know. It was "dangerous". + +Lily and Max did not care. They thought the sign was silly and the tape was fun. They took the tape and ran to their room. They started to tape everything they could find. They taped their bed, their lamp, their books, their clothes, and even their cat. + +The cat did not like the tape. It meowed and scratched and tried to get free. Lily and Max laughed and taped more. They did not see that the tape was not normal tape. It was special tape that made sparks when it touched something. The sparks were small at first, but then they grew bigger and hotter. + +Soon, the tape caught fire. The fire spread to the things that were taped. The room was full of smoke and flames. Lily and Max were scared. They screamed and cried for help. Their mom and dad heard them and ran to their room. They saw the fire and grabbed Lily and Max. They pushed them out of the room and called the firemen. + +The firemen came and put out the fire. They asked Lily and Max what happened. Lily and Max told them about the tape. The firemen shook their heads and said that the tape was dangerous. It was not for playing. It was for fixing pipes and wires. They said that Lily and Max were lucky that they were not hurt. + +Lily and Max felt sorry and ashamed. They said sorry to their mom and dad and to their cat. They said they would never play with tape again. They learned that some things are dangerous and not for playing. They learned to listen to signs and to their mom and dad. They hugged their mom and dad and their cat and said they loved them. +Sara and Ben like to play in the park. They see a big log. They want to balance on the log. They take turns to walk on the log. They try not to fall off. + +Sara says, "I can balance better than you, Ben. I can walk all the way to the end of the log." Ben says, "No, you can't. I can balance better than you, Sara. I can walk backwards on the log." + +They both try to show each other how good they are at balancing. They walk faster and faster on the log. They do not look where they are going. They bump into each other. They lose their balance. They fall off the log. They land on the grass. They laugh. + +They see a lady sitting on a bench. She has a book in her hand. She is reading the book. She looks peaceful. Sara and Ben are curious. They go to the lady. They say, "Hello, lady. What are you reading?" + +The lady smiles. She says, "Hello, children. I am reading a book of spells. Spells are words that can do magic. Do you want to hear a spell?" + +Sara and Ben nod. They like magic. They sit next to the lady. The lady reads a spell from the book. She says, "This spell can make you happy. It goes like this: Happy, happy, happy, happy, happy. Say it with me." + +Sara and Ben say the spell with the lady. They say, "Happy, happy, happy, happy, happy." They feel happy. They smile. They hug the lady. They say, "Thank you, lady. You are very nice. We like your spell." + +The lady says, "You are very welcome, children. You are very sweet. I like your balance." They all laugh. They feel peaceful. They enjoy the park. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to play together. But sometimes they also liked to win and be the best. They were competitive. + +One day, they found a jar of honey in the kitchen. They both loved honey and wanted to eat some. But there was only one spoon. + +"I saw it first!" Lily said. "I want the honey!" + +"No, I saw it first!" Max said. "I want the honey!" + +They both reached for the spoon and tried to pull it. But the spoon was slippery and they dropped it. The jar of honey fell too and broke on the floor. + +"Oh no!" Lily and Max said. "Look what we did!" + +They saw the honey spilling everywhere and the glass pieces shining. They felt sorry and scared. + +They heard their mom coming and ran to hide. They hoped she would not be angry. + +But mom was not angry. She was worried. She saw the mess and looked for the twins. + +"Lily, Max, where are you?" she called. "Are you okay?" + +She found them under the table, holding hands. + +"We're sorry, mom," Lily and Max said. "We wanted the honey and we fought and we broke the jar." + +Mom hugged them and said, "It's okay, my loves. I'm glad you're not hurt. But you have to be careful. Honey is sticky and sweet, but glass is sharp and dangerous. You should never touch it. And you should never fight over things. You can always share and take turns." + +Lily and Max nodded and said, "We're sorry, mom. We love you. And we love each other." + +Mom smiled and said, "I love you too. And I have more honey in the cupboard. Do you want some?" + +Lily and Max smiled and said, "Yes, please!" + +They followed mom to the kitchen and washed their hands. Then they each got a spoon and a plate of honey. They ate it happily and said, "Thank you, mom. This is the best honey ever!" + +They learned their lesson and never fought over honey again. They were still competitive, but they also learned to share and be kind. +Lily and Ben were friends. They liked to play in the snow. One day, they saw a big hill. It looked fun to slide down. + +"Let's go, Lily!" Ben said. "We can use this tray as a sled." + +"OK, Ben!" Lily said. "But be careful. The hill is very steep and icy." + +They climbed up the hill with the tray. They hoped they would have a good time. They did not see the fence at the bottom of the hill. + +They sat on the tray and pushed off. They went very fast. They felt the wind in their faces. They laughed and screamed. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Ben said. + +"Look out, Ben!" Lily said. "There is a fence!" + +They tried to stop, but it was too late. They hit the fence with a loud crash. The tray broke. They felt a lot of pain. They cried and cried. + +A man heard them and came to help. He called their parents. He said they were lucky they did not break any bones. But they had many cuts and bruises. They had to go to the hospital. + +They did not have a good time. They had a bad result. They wished they had listened to Lily. They learned a hard lesson. +Anna likes to make things with paper and scissors. She cuts out shapes and colors them with crayons. She makes a star, a heart, a flower and a butterfly. She is very happy with her paper things. + +She wants to show them to her mom and dad. She runs to the living room, where they are watching TV. She says, "Look, look, what I made!" She holds up her paper things and smiles. + +Mom and dad are proud of Anna. They say, "Wow, Anna, you are very good at cutting and coloring. Your paper things are very pretty." They hug her and kiss her. + +Anna feels a spark in her chest. She is very happy. She says, "Thank you, mom and dad. I love you very much." She gives them her paper things as a gift. They say, "Thank you, Anna. We love you very much, too." + +They put her paper things on the wall, next to the TV. They fit very well there. They make the wall more colorful and bright. Anna looks at them and smiles. She is very happy with her paper things. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big jar of jelly on a bench. It was red and shiny. They wanted to eat it. + +"Let's crawl to the jelly," Lily said. "Maybe no one is looking." + +"OK," Tom said. "But we have to be polite and share." + +They crawled to the bench. They reached for the jar. But the jar was not jelly. It was paint. It spilled on them. They were red and sticky. + +"Help!" Lily cried. "This is not jelly. This is paint. It hurts." + +"Help!" Tom cried. "This is not jelly. This is paint. It is bad." + +A man came running. He was angry. He was the owner of the paint. He wanted to paint the bench. + +"What are you doing?" he shouted. "You ruined my paint. You are naughty. You have to pay." + +He grabbed Lily and Tom. He took them to their parents. Their parents were mad. They had to pay for the paint. They had to clean Lily and Tom. They had to say sorry. + +Lily and Tom were sad. They learned a lesson. They should not crawl to things that are not theirs. They should not eat things that are not food. They should be careful and smart. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her toys. She had a doll, a bear, a ball and a car. She gave them all names. The doll was Anna, the bear was Ben, the ball was Coco and the car was Dan. She liked to make them talk and have fun. + +One day, Lily was playing with her toys in her room. She pretended that Anna and Ben were having a tea party, and Coco and Dan were racing around the floor. She made them say hello and bye and thank you and please. She was having a lot of fun. + +But then, she heard her mom call her from the kitchen. "Lily, it's time for lunch!" her mom said. Lily put her toys down and ran to the kitchen. She was hungry. She saw her mom had made her a sandwich and some soup. She said thank you and sat down to eat. + +She took a bite of her sandwich. It was good. She liked cheese and ham. She took a sip of her soup. It was hot. She blew on it to cool it down. She took another sip. It was spicy. She made a face and said, "Mom, this soup is spicy!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "I know, honey. I put some pepper in it. Do you like it?" Lily shook her head and said, "No, mom. I don't like spicy. It makes my tongue hurt." Her mom said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I thought you might like to try something new. Here, have some water and some fruit. They will make your tongue feel better." + +Lily drank some water and ate some fruit. They did make her tongue feel better. She finished her lunch and said, "Mom, can I go back to play with my toys?" Her mom said, "Yes, you can. But first, you need to take a nap. You look tired. Naps are good for you. They make you grow and dream." + +Lily nodded and said, "OK, mom. I will take a nap. But can I take my toys with me?" Her mom said, "Sure, you can. But only one. Which one do you want?" Lily thought for a moment and said, "I want Ben. He is soft and cuddly. He will keep me warm and safe." Her mom said, "OK, then. Take Ben and go to your bed. I will tuck you in and read you a story." + +Lily took Ben and went to her bed. Her mom tucked her in and read her a story. It was about a princess and a dragon. Lily liked the story. She hugged Ben and closed her eyes. She fell asleep and had a dream. She dreamed that she and Ben were flying on the dragon. They saw Anna, Coco and Dan waving at them from the ground. They waved back and smiled. They were happy. +Mia and Leo were playing with their toys in the living room. Mia had a big box of figures that she liked to make stories with. Leo had a small car that he liked to zoom around. Mia saw Leo's car and wanted to play with it. + +"Can I borrow your car, Leo?" Mia asked. + +"No, it's mine. You have your figures," Leo said. + +"But I want to try your car. It looks fun. Please, Leo," Mia begged. + +"No, no, no. Go away, Mia," Leo said. + +Mia felt sad and angry. She thought Leo was being mean. She looked at her figures and had an idea. She picked up a figure that looked like a monster and made it roar. + +"Rawr! I'm a hungry monster and I'm going to eat your car!" Mia said. + +She moved the figure towards Leo's car and pretended to bite it. + +"Hey, stop that! That's not nice!" Leo shouted. + +He grabbed his car and tried to pull it away from Mia. Mia held on to the figure and the car. They both pulled and tugged until the car broke in half. + +"Oh no! Look what you did! You broke my car!" Leo cried. + +He threw the car pieces on the floor and ran to his mom. + +Mia felt sorry and scared. She didn't mean to break Leo's car. She just wanted to play with it. She followed Leo and his mom. + +"I'm sorry, Leo. I'm sorry, mom. I didn't mean to break the car. I just wanted to borrow it," Mia said. + +She gave Leo the figure and hoped he would forgive her. + +Leo's mom looked at the car and the figure. She saw that they were both old and cheap. She knew that Mia and Leo were both young and didn't know how to share. She smiled and hugged them both. + +"It's okay, Mia. It's okay, Leo. It was an accident. You both need to learn how to ask and give nicely. How about we go to the kitchen and have some yummy cookies?" she said. + +Mia and Leo nodded and smiled. They liked cookies. They liked mom. They liked each other. They went to the kitchen and had some yummy cookies. They decided to share their toys next time. They were happy. +Anna likes to ride her bike. She rides fast and slow, up and down, around and around. She has a bell on her bike. She rings it when she sees her friends. + +One day, she rides to the park. She sees Ben and Lily. They are playing with a jug. The jug is big and blue. It has water inside. + +"Hi, Anna!" Ben and Lily say. "Do you want to play with us?" + +"Yes, please!" Anna says. She parks her bike and joins them. They take turns to pour water from the jug. They make splashes and bubbles. They laugh and have fun. + +But then, Ben has an idea. He sees a lemon tree. He picks a lemon and squeezes it into the jug. He makes a sour face. + +"Let's make lemonade!" he says. He shakes the jug and smiles. + +"Yum, lemonade!" Lily says. She takes the jug and drinks. But she spits out the water. It is very sour. She makes a sour face too. + +"Yuck, Ben! That's not lemonade!" she says. She gives the jug to Anna. + +"Here, Anna. You try!" she says. + +Anna looks at the jug. She does not want to drink. She knows it is sour. She has a better idea. She takes the jug and pours the water on Ben's head. + +"Ha, ha, Anna!" Ben says. He is wet and sour. He chases Anna. Anna runs away. She rings her bell. Lily joins them. They run and play. They are happy. +Sara and Ben like to play catch with their ball. They throw the ball to each other and try not to drop it. One day, they find a big sack in the yard. They wonder what is inside. + +"Let's open it and see," Sara says. + +"OK, but be careful. It might be fragile," Ben says. + +They untie the sack and look inside. They see many shiny things. They are cups and plates and vases. They are all different colors and shapes. They are very pretty. + +"Wow, these are nice. Where did they come from?" Sara asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe someone left them here by mistake," Ben says. + +"Can we play with them?" Sara asks. + +"I don't think so. They might break. They are fragile. We should put them back in the sack and tell mom and dad," Ben says. + +But Sara does not listen. She picks up a blue vase and throws it to Ben. Ben is not ready. He tries to catch it, but he misses. The vase falls to the ground and breaks into many pieces. They hear a loud crash. + +"Oh no! What have you done?" Ben says. + +"I'm sorry. I just wanted to play," Sara says. + +They hear mom and dad coming. They are angry. They see the broken vase and the open sack. + +"Who did this? What is going on?" mom says. + +Sara and Ben feel bad. They know they are in trouble. They tell the truth. They say they are sorry. + +Mom and dad are not happy. They explain that the sack belongs to their neighbor, Mrs. Lee. She is moving to a new house. She asked them to keep her things safe until she comes back. They say they have to pay for the broken vase. They say they have to be more careful and respectful with other people's things. They say they have to learn from their mistake. + +Sara and Ben nod. They say they understand. They say they will not do it again. They say they will help mom and dad clean up the mess. They say they will say sorry to Mrs. Lee. They hope she will forgive them. They hope they can still play catch with their ball. But not with fragile things. +Jill and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, Jill gets a new toy. It is a mop. Jill likes to pretend that she is cleaning the floor with the mop. She makes swish-swish sounds and smiles. + +Ben sees Jill's new toy. He wants to play with it too. He feels jealous. He says to Jill, "Can I have a turn with your mop? It looks fun." + +Jill says, "No, it is my mop. I got it today. You have your own toys. Go play with them." + +Ben feels sad and angry. He says, "That is not fair. You are not a good friend. You are mean." + +Jill says, "You are not a good friend either. You are greedy. You always want what I have." + +They start to argue. They shout and cry. They do not play together anymore. + +Then, Mom arrives. She hears the noise. She sees Jill and Ben. She says, "What is going on here? Why are you fighting?" + +Jill and Ben tell Mom what happened. Mom says, "You both need to calm down and share. The mop is just a toy. It is not worth losing a friend over. How about you take turns with the mop and play nicely?" + +Jill and Ben think about what Mom says. They feel sorry. They say, "You are right, Mom. We are sorry. We will share and play nicely." + +They hug and make up. They take turns with the mop and play other games. They have fun. They are friends again. +Lila was a new girl in her class. She did not know anyone. She felt shy and scared. She wanted to make friends, but she did not know how. + +One day, the teacher said they would have a tea party. She asked the children to bring their favorite cups and plates. Lila brought her pink cup and plate with flowers. She hoped someone would like them. + +At the tea party, the teacher gave them juice and cookies. She said they could serve each other. Lila looked around. She saw a boy with a blue cup and plate with cars. He looked nice. She decided to serve him. + +She walked over to him and said, "Hello, I am Lila. Do you want some juice and a cookie?" The boy smiled and said, "Yes, please. I am Sam. Thank you, Lila." He took the juice and the cookie and said, "I like your cup and plate. They are pretty." + +Lila felt happy. She said, "I like your cup and plate too. They are cool." They started to talk and laugh. They found out they both liked animals and books. They became friends. + +Lila was not shy and scared anymore. She had a friend in her class. She liked the tea party. She liked to serve. She learned that unknown people could be nice and fun. She was glad she came to the new class. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is black and white. It has a red collar. The dog is not with a person. + +"Look, a dog!" Anna says. "Can we pet it?" + +Ben is not sure. He thinks the dog might be angry or scared. He says, "We have to be careful. Maybe the dog is lost. Maybe it will bite us." + +Anna wants to be brave. She says, "No, the dog is nice. See, it is wagging its tail. It wants to play with us." + +She walks slowly to the dog. She holds out her hand. The dog sniffs her hand. Then it licks her face. Anna laughs. She says, "See, the dog likes me. It is a good dog." + +Ben is still afraid. He says, "But we don't know the dog. Maybe it has a name. Maybe it has a home. Maybe someone is looking for it." + +Anna says, "We can find out. We can look at its collar. Maybe it has a tag. Maybe it has a phone number. We can call the person and tell them we found their dog." + +She bends down to look at the collar. She sees a tag. It has a word on it. She says, "The dog has a name. It is True. That is a funny name for a dog." + +Ben says, "Maybe it is because the dog is true. Maybe it is loyal and honest and brave. Maybe it is a special dog." + +Anna says, "Maybe you are right. Maybe True is a special dog. We should gather some water and food for it. It must be thirsty and hungry. We should be kind to it." + +Ben agrees. He says, "Yes, we should. Maybe True will be our friend. Maybe we can play with it until we find its person. We should be serious and responsible." + +They run to the fountain and fill a bottle with water. They find some bread and cheese in their backpacks. They go back to True. They give it water and food. They pet it and talk to it. They play with it and have fun. + +True is happy. It wags its tail and barks. It likes Anna and Ben. It thinks they are nice and smart and fun. It thinks they are special. It thinks they are true. +Sara and Ben were friends who liked to play in the garden. They had a big patch of dirt where they could dig and make things. One day, they decided to discuss what to make with the dirt. + +"I want to make a castle with a moat and a bridge," Sara said. + +"I want to make a mountain with a tunnel and a cave," Ben said. + +They could not agree on what to make. They started to argue and shout. + +"That's a silly idea! My idea is better!" Sara said. + +"No, it's not! Your idea is boring! My idea is cooler!" Ben said. + +They got so angry that they began to throw dirt at each other. They made a big mess and ruined their patch of dirt. They also hurt each other and made each other cry. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the dirt and the tears and was very upset. + +"What have you done? Why are you so rude to each other? You are supposed to be friends!" she said. + +She made them go inside and wash up. She also told them they could not play in the garden for a week. They had to sit in their rooms and think about what they did. + +Sara and Ben felt very sorry and sad. They wished they had not fought over the dirt. They wished they had shared and played nicely. They wished they could say sorry and be friends again. But it was too late. They had a bad ending. +Tom and Amy were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big house with many windows and a tall gate. They wanted to see what was inside, so they climbed over the gate and ran to the door. + +"Maybe we can find some toys or candy in there," Tom said. + +"Or maybe we can meet someone nice who lives there," Amy said. + +They knocked on the door, but no one answered. They pushed the door and it opened. They walked into the house and saw many rooms with strange things. They saw a big sofa with a lot of pillows, a table with a lot of books, and a shelf with a lot of masks. + +"Look at these masks, they are so funny and scary," Tom said. He picked up a mask that looked like a lion and put it on his face. He roared and chased Amy around the room. + +"Ahh, help, help, the lion is after me," Amy screamed. She ran away from Tom and hid behind a curtain. She saw a mask that looked like a princess and put it on her face. She peeked out from the curtain and said, "Don't worry, I am a princess and I can save you from the lion." + +They laughed and played with the masks for a while. They forgot that they were in an unknown house and that they should go back home soon. + +They did not hear the sound of a car parking outside. They did not see the man who walked into the house. He was the owner of the house and he did not like children. He saw Tom and Amy playing with his masks and he was very angry. + +"Who are you and what are you doing in my house?" he shouted. He grabbed Tom by the arm and pulled off his mask. He saw his scared face and said, "You are a thief and a liar. You are not a lion, you are a rat. You have to pay for breaking into my house and touching my things." + +He dragged Tom to another room and locked the door. He did not see Amy, who was still hiding behind the curtain. She heard Tom's cry and felt very sorry. She wanted to help him, but she did not know what to do. She was too afraid to move or speak. + +She wished that someone would come and save them. She wished that they had never gone into the house. She wished that they had listened to their moms, who always reminded them to stay away from strangers and unknown places. She wished that they had never put on the masks. +Lily likes to dance. She dances every day in her room. She dances with her dolls, her teddy and her cat. She dances fast and slow, happy and sad, big and small. She likes to try different dances. + +One day, Lily goes to the park with her mom. She sees some kids dancing on the grass. They have music and costumes. They dance together and make shapes. Lily thinks they look fun. She wants to join them. + +She asks her mom if she can dance with them. Her mom says yes, but she has to ask them first. Lily goes to the kids and says hello. She tells them she likes to dance. She asks if she can dance with them. + +The kids are nice. They say yes, they like to dance too. They ask Lily what kind of dance she knows. Lily says she knows many different dances. She shows them some of her dances. The kids clap and smile. They say they like her dances. + +They tell Lily they are learning a new dance. They say it is a dance from another place. They say it is different from their dances. They ask Lily if she wants to learn it. Lily says yes, she likes to learn new things. They say they will teach her. They say they recommend it. They say it is fun and easy. + +Lily is happy. She learns the new dance with the kids. She follows their steps and moves. She listens to their music and words. She likes the new dance. She thinks it is different and fun. She dances with the kids on the grass. She makes new friends. She has a good day. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play and talk. Today is Tom's birthday. He is very happy. He invites Mia to his party. + +"Come to my party, Mia. We will have cake and games and fun," Tom says. + +"OK, Tom. I will come to your party. You are my friend. I like cake and games and fun," Mia says. + +Tom and Mia go to Tom's house. There are many balloons and toys and other kids. Tom's mom and dad are there. They are nice. They give Tom a big hug and a present. + +"Happy birthday, Tom. You are a smart and good boy. We love you," Tom's mom and dad say. + +"Thank you, mom and dad. I love you too," Tom says. + +Tom and Mia enjoy the party. They eat cake and ice cream. They play with the toys and the balloons. They sing and dance and laugh. They make new friends. They are happy. + +"Tom, your party is very fun. You are a good friend. I am glad I came," Mia says. + +"Mia, thank you for coming. You are a good friend too. I am glad you are here," Tom says. + +Tom and Mia hug. They are happy. They enjoy the party. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a shiny thing on the ground. It was a diamond. Lily picked it up and said, "Look, Tom, I found a diamond! It is so pretty and sparkly!" + +Tom wanted the diamond too. He said, "No, Lily, it is mine! I saw it first! Give it to me!" He tried to grab the diamond from Lily's hand. + +Lily did not want to share. She said, "No, Tom, it is mine! I found it! Go away!" She ran away from Tom with the diamond. + +Tom was angry. He chased after Lily. He shouted, "Stop, Lily, stop! Give me the diamond! It is not fair!" + +Lily did not stop. She ran faster and faster. She did not see the big hole in the ground. She fell into the hole with the diamond. She hurt her leg and cried. + +Tom heard Lily's cry. He ran to the hole and looked down. He saw Lily and the diamond. He said, "Lily, are you okay? I'm sorry, I was mean. Can I help you?" + +Lily said, "Tom, I'm sorry, too. I was selfish. I should have shared with you. Can you get me out of here?" + +Tom tried to reach Lily, but the hole was too deep. He could not get her out. He said, "Lily, I can't get you out. I need to get help. Stay calm, okay?" + +Lily said, "Okay, Tom, please hurry. I'm scared." + +Tom ran to get help. He saw a man with a big truck. He said, "Mister, mister, please help me! My friend is in a hole with a diamond! She is hurt and scared! Please help me!" + +The man said, "A hole with a diamond? Where is it? Show me!" + +Tom said, "Follow me, mister, follow me!" He led the man to the hole. + +The man looked at the hole and saw the diamond. He said, "Wow, what a big diamond! It must be worth a lot of money! Thank you, kid, for showing me!" + +The man took a rope and a bucket from his truck. He said, "Kid, hold this rope. I'm going to get the diamond." + +Tom said, "But what about my friend? She is in the hole, too!" + +The man said, "Don't worry, kid, I'll get her out later. First, I need to get the diamond. It is more important." + +The man lowered the bucket into the hole. He said, "Hey, girl, put the diamond in the bucket. I'll pull you up." + +Lily said, "But the diamond is mine! I found it!" + +The man said, "No, girl, the diamond is mine! I have the rope and the bucket. Put the diamond in the bucket or I'll leave you in the hole." + +Lily was scared. She did not want to stay in the hole. She put the diamond in the bucket. + +The man pulled up the bucket. He took the diamond and smiled. He said, "Ha, ha, ha, I got the diamond! It is mine, all mine!" + +Tom said, "But what about my friend? You said you would get her out!" + +The man said, "Sorry, kid, I lied. I don't care about your friend. I only care about the diamond. Bye, bye, kid!" + +The man got into his truck and drove away with the diamond. He left Tom and Lily in the park. + +Tom cried. He said, "Lily, I'm so sorry. I should have never wanted the diamond. It was a bad thing. It made us fight and it made the man take it and leave us. It was not worth it." + +Lily cried, too. She said, "Tom, I'm so sorry, too. I should have never kept the diamond. It was a greedy thing. It made me run and fall and it made the man trick us and leave us. It was not worth it." + +Tom and Lily were stuck in the park. They did not know what to do. They wished they had never seen the diamond. They wished they had been nice to each other. They wished they had been calm and smart. + +The moral of the story is: Diamonds are not always a girl's best friend. Sometimes, they can cause trouble and pain. It is better to be kind and share than to be selfish and greedy. And it is better to be calm and smart than to be angry and foolish. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, Anna has an invitation for Ben. She made it with paper and crayons. It is very original. It says: Come to my party. It is on Saturday. We will have cake and games. + +Anna goes to Ben's house to give him the invitation. She knocks on the door. Ben opens the door. He is happy to see Anna. He says: Hi, Anna. What do you have? + +Anna says: I have an invitation for you. It is for my party. Do you want to come? + +Ben says: Yes, I want to come. Thank you, Anna. Your invitation is very original. I like it. + +Anna says: You're welcome, Ben. I'm glad you like it. + +Ben says: Can I show it to my mom? + +Anna says: Sure, you can. + +Ben and Anna go inside. They find Ben's mom in the kitchen. She is making cookies. She says: Hello, Anna. How are you? + +Anna says: I'm good, thank you. How are you? + +Ben's mom says: I'm good, too. What do you have there, Ben? + +Ben says: It's an invitation from Anna. It's for her party. It's very original. + +Ben's mom says: Let me see. Oh, it is very original. And very nice. Anna, you are very creative. + +Anna says: Thank you. + +Ben's mom says: You're welcome. Ben, do you want to go to Anna's party? + +Ben says: Yes, I do. + +Ben's mom says: OK, then. We will mark it on the calendar. And we will buy a present for Anna. + +Ben says: OK, mom. Thank you. + +Ben's mom says: You're welcome. + +Anna says: I'm happy you can come, Ben. It will be fun. + +Ben says: Me, too, Anna. I'm excited. + +Anna says: Me, too. + +They hug. Then they hear a loud noise. It is Ben's dad. He is in the living room. He sneezes. He sneezes very loud. He says: Achoo! + +Anna and Ben laugh. They say: Bless you! + +Ben's dad says: Thank you. I have a cold. + +Anna says: I'm sorry. I hope you feel better soon. + +Ben's dad says: Thank you, Anna. You are very kind. + +Ben says: Dad, this is Anna. She invited me to her party. + +Ben's dad says: Hello, Anna. Nice to meet you. Thank you for inviting Ben. He likes you very much. + +Anna says: Hello, Ben's dad. Nice to meet you, too. You're welcome. I like Ben very much, too. + +They smile. They are all happy. They are all friends. The end. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they go to the zoo with their moms. They want to see the animals. + +"Look, Ben, a yellow bird!" Anna says. She points to a big parrot in a cage. The parrot has yellow and green feathers and a red beak. + +"Wow, it is pretty!" Ben says. He tries to talk to the parrot. "Hello, bird, what is your name?" + +The parrot looks at Ben and says, "Hello, Ben, my name is Polly. Do you want a tour of the zoo?" + +Anna and Ben are surprised. They did not know that the parrot can talk. They nod and say, "Yes, please!" + +Polly says, "OK, follow me. I will show you the lions, the monkeys, the elephants, and more. But you have to be quiet and careful. Some animals are scary and some are shy." + +Anna and Ben agree. They hold their moms' hands and follow Polly. Polly flies from cage to cage and tells them about the animals. She is very smart and funny. She makes Anna and Ben laugh. + +Anna and Ben have a lot of fun. They learn a lot of things. They thank Polly for the tour. They give her some seeds and nuts. They say, "You are a good friend, Polly. You support us and teach us." + +Polly says, "You are welcome, Anna and Ben. You are good friends, too. You listen to me and respect me. Come back soon. I will miss you." + +Anna and Ben wave goodbye to Polly. They hug their moms and go home. They are happy. They had a great day at the zoo. +Lily and Tom were playing in the tent that they made with a big sheet and some chairs. They liked to pretend that they were camping in the forest. They had a flashlight that they used to make shadows on the sheet. + +"Look, I can make a rabbit with my fingers," Lily said, holding the flashlight in one hand and moving her fingers in front of it. + +"That's cool, but I can make a bird," Tom said, doing the same with his other hand. + +They took turns making different animals and making noises to match them. They had a lot of fun. + +Then they heard a knock on the sheet. It was Grandma, who was elderly and had white hair and glasses. She smiled at them and peeked inside the tent. + +"Hello, my little campers. Are you having a good time?" she asked. + +"Yes, Grandma, we are. We are making shadows with the flashlight," Lily said. + +"That's very creative. Do you want to come out and have some cookies and milk?" Grandma asked. + +"Yes, please!" Tom said. + +They crawled out of the tent and followed Grandma to the kitchen. They left the flashlight inside the tent. + +"Can we play in the tent again later?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, dear. But first, let's fold the sheet and put it away. We don't want to leave a mess," Grandma said. + +They helped Grandma fold the sheet and put it back in the closet. Then they enjoyed the cookies and milk and told Grandma about their camping adventure. Grandma listened and smiled. She was happy to see them having fun. +Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to play with blocks. They make big stacks of blocks and knock them down. One day, they find a new game. They lie on the floor and pretend to be blocks. They try to make a stack of themselves. + +"Sam, you be the bottom block," Ben says. "I will be the top block." + +"OK," Sam says. He lies on the floor and makes his body flat. Ben lies on top of him and makes his body flat too. They are a stack of two blocks. + +"Look, we are a stack!" Ben says. He is happy. + +"Can we make a bigger stack?" Sam asks. He is curious. + +"Maybe," Ben says. He looks around. He sees their sister, Lily. She is reading a book on the couch. "Lily, come and play with us!" Ben calls. "We are blocks!" + +Lily looks at them. She sees Sam and Ben lying on the floor. She thinks they are silly. She shakes her head. "No, thank you," she says. "I like my book." + +"Please, Lily, please!" Ben begs. "We need one more block. You can be the middle block." + +Lily sighs. She puts down her book. She walks over to them. She is nervous. She does not like to lie on the floor. She does not like to be a block. But she loves her brothers. She wants to make them happy. + +"OK, fine," she says. "But only for a little bit." + +She lies on top of Sam and under Ben. She makes her body flat. She is a block. They are a stack of three blocks. + +"Yay, we did it!" Ben says. He is proud. + +"Wow, we are a big stack!" Sam says. He is amazed. + +Lily says nothing. She is uncomfortable. She feels Sam's breath on her face. She feels Ben's weight on her back. She hopes they will stop soon. + +They are a stack of blocks. They are happy. Except for Lily. She is not happy. She is a nervous block. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play catch with a ball. They go to the park with their moms. The park has a big field and a pond. + +Tom throws the ball to Sam. Sam tries to catch it, but he misses. The ball rolls into the pond. "Oh no!" Sam says. "Our ball is gone!" + +Tom and Sam run to the pond. They see the ball floating on the water. It is too far to reach. They look around. They see a man with a fishing rod. He has a line and a hook. He is trying to catch fish. + +"Excuse me, sir," Tom says. "Can you help us? Our ball is in the pond. Can you catch it with your line?" + +The man looks at Tom and Sam. He smiles. He says, "Sure, I can try. But you have to be quiet. Fish don't like noise." + +The man reels in his line. He takes off the hook. He ties the line to a stick. He throws the stick to the ball. He pulls the line. The ball comes closer and closer. Tom and Sam clap their hands. + +"Thank you, sir!" they say. "You are very kind." + +The man gives them the ball. He says, "You're welcome, boys. Have fun. But be careful. Don't throw your ball into the pond again." + +Tom and Sam nod. They say, "We will. Bye, sir!" + +They run back to the field. They play catch with their ball. They are happy. Their moms are happy too. They watch them play. They have open smiles. They are proud of their boys. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they plan to have a tea party. They find a big plate and some cups and spoons. They pretend to pour tea and eat cake. + +"Would you like some more tea, Ben?" Anna asks. + +"Yes, please, Anna. You are a good host," Ben says. + +They are having fun. But then, Anna's big brother Tom comes in. He sees them playing with the plate and the cups. He laughs at them. + +"What are you doing, you silly kids? That's not a real tea party. That's a baby game. You are too old for that," Tom says. + +He takes the plate and the cups away from them. He throws them on the floor. They break into pieces. Anna and Ben are sad and angry. They are also embarrassed. They feel like crying. + +"Tom, you are mean and rude. You ruined our tea party. You owe us a new plate and cups," Anna says. + +"Go away, you crybabies. I don't care about your stupid plate and cups. You should play with something else," Tom says. + +He walks away. Anna and Ben look at each other. They hug each other. They decide to plan another tea party. But this time, they will lock the door. They will not let Tom in. They will have fun without him. They are still friends. +Anna likes to help her mom clean the house. She has a small mop that she uses to follow her mom around. She thinks her mom is amazing. She can make everything shiny and nice. + +One day, Anna and her mom are mopping the kitchen floor. Anna sees a big spider on the wall. She is scared of spiders. She drops her mop and runs to her mom. + +"Mom, mom, there is a spider!" she cries. + +Her mom looks at the wall and sees the spider. She is not scared of spiders. She smiles and picks up Anna. + +"Don't worry, Anna. The spider is not going to hurt you. He is just looking for a home. Let's help him find one outside," she says. + +She puts Anna down and gets a cup and a paper. She gently catches the spider in the cup and covers it with the paper. She takes Anna and the cup outside. She finds a nice spot in the garden and lets the spider go. + +"Bye, spider. Have a good day," she says. + +Anna watches the spider crawl away. She feels better. She hugs her mom. + +"Thank you, mom. You are amazing. Can we go back and finish mopping?" she asks. + +Her mom laughs and hugs her back. + +"Of course, Anna. You are amazing too. Let's go back and make the kitchen shiny and nice," she says. + +They go back inside and pick up their mops. They follow each other and mop the floor. They are happy and proud. They like to help each other. They are an amazing team. +Lily and Ben were playing in the living room. They saw a big vase on the table. It was blue and shiny. Lily liked the vase. She wanted to touch it. + +"Look, Ben, a vase!" Lily said. "It is pretty. Can I hold it?" + +Ben shook his head. He was intelligent. He knew the vase was not a toy. He knew Mom would be angry if they broke it. + +"No, Lily, no!" Ben said. "The vase is not for us. It is for Mom. It is breakable. If you hold it, it might fall and end. Then Mom will be sad. And we will be in trouble." + +Lily did not listen. She was curious. She reached for the vase. She wanted to feel it. She did not see the cat on the sofa. The cat was sleepy. He did not like noise. He did not like Lily and Ben. + +The cat jumped from the sofa. He landed on the table. He pushed the vase with his paw. The vase fell from the table. It hit the floor. It broke into many pieces. It ended. + +Lily and Ben gasped. They heard Mom coming. They were scared. They hid behind the couch. + +"What was that?" Mom said. She saw the vase on the floor. She saw the cat on the table. She was not happy. She was very angry. + +"Who did this?" Mom said. "Who broke my vase? It was a gift from Grandma. It was special. It was not to end." + +Lily and Ben did not answer. They were sorry. They wished they had listened to Ben. He was intelligent. He was right. The vase was not for them. It was for Mom. It was not to end. +Lily liked to play in the attic. She had many toys there, and books, and a big chest. Sometimes she pretended she was a pirate, or a princess, or a fairy. She had fun in the attic. + +One day, she heard a loud noise in the attic. It sounded like a growl, or a roar, or a scream. She was scared. She ran to the door and tried to open it, but it was locked. She banged on the door and shouted for help, but no one heard her. She was trapped in the attic. + +She looked around and saw a big shadow in the corner. It moved and made the noise again. It was a terrible monster, with big teeth and claws and eyes. It was angry and hungry. It wanted to eat Lily. It started to come closer and closer to her. She cried and screamed and wished she was not in the attic. She wished she was with her mom and dad and brother. She wished the monster would go away. + +But then, she saw something shiny on the floor. It was her flashlight. She had left it there the last time she played. She had an idea. She grabbed the flashlight and turned it on. She pointed it at the monster and flashed it in its eyes. The monster stopped and blinked. It was afraid of the light. It backed away and hid in the corner. It made a whimper, not a roar. + +Lily felt brave. She flashed the light again and again, and moved towards the door. The monster did not follow her. It stayed in the dark. She reached the door and turned the knob. It opened. She ran out of the attic and down the stairs. She found her mom and dad and brother and hugged them. She told them about the monster and the flashlight. They were proud of her and glad she was safe. They said they would check the attic and fix the lock. They said they loved her. + +Lily was happy. She still liked to play in the attic, but she always took her flashlight with her. She never saw the monster again. She thought it was gone, or maybe it was not a monster at all. Maybe it was just a big rat, or a bird, or a toy. She did not care. She had fun in the attic. +Sara likes to design things. She has many crayons and papers. She draws houses, flowers, animals and people. She likes to make them look nice and colorful. + +One day, Sara is not feeling well. She has a hot head and a sore throat. Mommy takes a thermometer and puts it in Sara's mouth. The thermometer has a red line that goes up and down. Mommy says Sara has a fever and needs to rest. + +Sara is sad. She wants to design more things. She does not like to lie in bed. Mommy gives her a hug and a kiss. She says Sara can design something light and easy. She gives Sara a flashlight and some stickers. + +Sara is happy. She turns on the flashlight and makes it shine on the wall. She puts stickers on the flashlight to make it look like a star, a moon, a heart and a smiley face. She designs her own light show. She feels a little better. She says thank you to Mommy. Mommy says she is proud of Sara. She says Sara is a good designer. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toy cars and trucks. They had a big box of them in their room. One day, it rained a lot and the water came into their house. It was a flood! The water was very high and wet everything. + +Ben and Lily were scared and ran to their mom and dad. They hugged them and said, "Don't worry, we are safe. We will go to the roof and wait for help." They took some food and water and their toy cars and trucks and climbed to the roof. They saw the water all around their house and the street. It looked like a big lake. + +They waited for a long time and then they heard a loud noise. It was a helicopter! It came to their roof and a man came out. He said, "Hello, I am here to deliver you to a safe place. Come with me." He helped them and their mom and dad get into the helicopter. They saw their toy cars and trucks and said, "Can we take them too?" The man said, "Yes, of course. They are your friends." He put them in a bag and gave it to them. + +They flew away from their house and the flood. They saw other houses and people and animals that were also wet and stuck. They felt sad for them and hoped they would be okay. They also saw some dry land and trees and flowers that were still green and pretty. They felt happy to see them and hoped they would go there soon. + +The man took them to a big building that was dry and warm. He said, "This is a shelter. You can stay here until the flood goes away. There are other people and toys and books and games here. You can have fun and make new friends." He gave them a hug and said, "You are very brave and smart. I am glad I could deliver you to a safe place." Ben and Lily said, "Thank you, you are very kind and strong. We are glad you came to help us." They smiled and waved goodbye to the man and the helicopter. They went inside the shelter and saw their mom and dad and their toy cars and trucks. They felt safe and happy. They said, "We love you, mom and dad. We love our toy cars and trucks. We love our new friends. We hope the flood goes away soon." They hugged them and played with them and had a good time. The end. +Lily liked to rock on her horse. She rocked back and forth, back and forth, and made a happy sound. She pretended she was a princess and her horse was her friend. + +One Tuesday, she saw a boy in the park. He had a ball and a hat. He looked at her and smiled. He said, "Hi, I'm Sam. Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily stopped rocking and said, "Yes, I do. What is your name?" + +Sam threw his ball to her and said, "I'm Sam. You have a nice horse. Can I try it?" + +Lily nodded and got off her horse. She caught the ball and said, "I'm Lily. Thank you. You have a charming hat. Can I try it?" + +Sam nodded and took off his hat. He put it on her head and said, "You're welcome. You look pretty. You can try my horse." + +They swapped their toys and played together. They rocked and threw and laughed. They became good friends. They liked Tuesdays. +Anna likes to help her mom in the kitchen. She washes the dishes and puts them on the rack. She is very careful with the knife. She knows it is sharp and can hurt her. She does not touch the blade, only the handle. + +One day, Anna is drying the dishes with a towel. She sees the knife on the rack. She wants to dry it too. She forgets to be careful. She grabs the knife by the blade. Ouch! The knife cuts her finger. She drops the knife and cries. + +Mom hears Anna cry and runs to the kitchen. She sees the blood on Anna's finger and the knife on the floor. She is angry and scared. She picks up Anna and hugs her. She says, "Anna, why did you touch the knife? You know it is dangerous. You could have hurt yourself badly. You have to be more careful." + +Anna feels sorry and sad. She says, "I'm sorry, Mom. I wanted to help you. I forgot to be careful. It hurts a lot." Mom says, "It's okay, Anna. I know you wanted to help. But you have to listen to me and follow the rules. The knife is not a toy. It is a tool. You can only use it when I am with you and show you how. Do you understand?" Anna nods and says, "Yes, Mom. I understand. I love you." Mom says, "I love you too, Anna. Let me clean your finger and put a band-aid on it. Then we can finish the dishes together." Anna smiles and says, "Okay, Mom. Thank you." +Anna and Ben are playing with blocks. They want to fill a big box with blocks. They take turns to put blocks in the box. Anna is careful and neat. Ben is clumsy and messy. + +"Look, Anna, I have a red block!" Ben says. He throws the block in the box. The block hits another block and makes a loud noise. + +"Ben, don't do that!" Anna says. "You will make the blocks fall out. You have to put them in gently." + +"But that is no fun!" Ben says. He picks up a blue block and throws it in the box. The block bounces off the box and hits Anna's head. + +"Ow!" Anna says. She rubs her head and frowns. "Ben, you are too clumsy! You hurt me!" + +"I'm sorry, Anna," Ben says. He looks sad. "I didn't mean to hurt you. I just wanted to fill the box fast." + +Anna sighs. She knows Ben is not a bad boy. He is just a silly boy. She smiles and gives him a hug. + +"It's okay, Ben," she says. "But let's fill the box in a different way. Let's make a tower with the blocks. Then we can put the tower in the box. That will be fun and easy." + +"Okay, Anna," Ben says. He smiles and nods. "Let's do that. You are a smart girl." + +They start to make a tower with the blocks. They are careful and neat. They have fun and fill the box. They are happy. +Lily liked to tease her big brother Tom. She would hide his toys, make funny faces at him, and call him silly names. Tom did not like it when Lily teased him. He would get angry and chase her around the house. + +One day, Lily saw Tom's cane leaning on the wall. Tom needed the cane to help him walk, because his leg was hurt. Lily thought it would be fun to tease Tom with his cane. She grabbed the cane and ran away with it. + +"Give me back my cane, Lily!" Tom shouted. He tried to catch her, but he was slow without his cane. Lily laughed and ran faster. She ran into the garden, where Grandma was planting flowers. + +"Look, Grandma, I have Tom's cane!" Lily said. She waved the cane in the air. Grandma frowned and shook her head. + +"That's not nice, Lily. You should not tease Tom with his cane. He needs it to walk. How would you feel if someone took your purple bike and ran away with it?" Grandma asked. + +Lily thought for a moment. She liked her purple bike very much. She would be sad and angry if someone took it. She realized that she was being mean to Tom. She felt sorry for him. + +"I'm sorry, Grandma. You're right. I should not tease Tom with his cane. I will give it back to him and say sorry." Lily said. She ran back to the house, where Tom was sitting on the couch. She gave him his cane and hugged him. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. I was wrong to tease you with your cane. I love you, big brother." Lily said. + +Tom smiled and hugged her back. + +"I love you too, Lily. Thank you for giving me back my cane. And I'm sorry for getting angry at you. You're my little sister, and I want to play with you." Tom said. + +Lily and Tom were happy again. They decided to play a nice game together, and not tease each other anymore. Grandma watched them and smiled. She was proud of them. +Ben and Lily were eager to play outside. They put on their hats and shoes and ran to the garden. There they saw a big round ball. It was red and shiny and bounced high. + +"Let's hop with the ball!" Ben said. He grabbed the ball and threw it up. He jumped to catch it and laughed. + +"Me too!" Lily said. She waited for her turn and then threw the ball up. She hopped to catch it and smiled. + +They took turns hopping with the ball. They had fun and made noises. They hopped high and low, fast and slow, left and right. + +But then the ball bounced too far. It went over the fence and into the street. Ben and Lily stopped hopping. They looked at the ball and felt sad. + +"Oh no! The ball is gone!" Ben said. + +"What can we do?" Lily said. + +They ran to the fence and looked for the ball. But they could not see it. There were cars and bikes and people in the street. The ball was lost. + +They wanted to hop with the ball again. But they knew they could not go to the street. It was dangerous and scary. They needed help. + +They ran back to the house and called their mom. They told her what happened. They asked her to get the ball back. + +Mom listened and nodded. She put on her coat and took her keys. She told them to wait inside and be good. She said she would try to find the ball. + +Ben and Lily hoped mom would find the ball. They waited inside and played with their toys. They missed the ball and the hopping. They wished mom would come back soon. +Lily loved her new sweater. It was pink and soft and had a big heart on the front. She put it on and ran to show her mom. + +"Look, Mommy, look!" she said, jumping up and down. "Do you like my sweater?" + +Mommy smiled and hugged Lily. "I love your sweater, sweetie. It's brilliant. You look so pretty and cozy." + +Lily felt happy and warm. She wanted to share her sweater with someone else. She thought of her best friend, Ben. He lived next door and liked to play with her. + +She ran to the door and put on her shoes and coat. "Mommy, can I go see Ben?" she asked. + +"Sure, honey. But be careful and don't stay too long. It's cold outside." + +Lily nodded and opened the door. She saw Ben in his yard, making a snowman. He wore a blue hat and gloves, but no sweater. + +"Hi, Ben!" Lily called. "Do you want to see my sweater?" + +Ben looked up and smiled. "Hi, Lily! Sure, let me see." + +Lily ran over to him and showed him her sweater. "It's pink and soft and has a big heart. Mommy says it's brilliant." + +Ben touched the sweater and nodded. "It's very nice, Lily. I like it." + +Lily saw that Ben was shivering. She felt sorry for him. She had an idea. + +"Ben, are you cold?" she asked. + +"A little bit," Ben said. + +Lily took off her sweater and gave it to Ben. "Here, you can wear my sweater. It will keep you warm." + +Ben looked surprised and happy. He put on the sweater and felt warmer. It was a bit big for him, but he didn't mind. + +"Thank you, Lily. You're very kind. I like your sweater." + +Lily smiled and hugged Ben. She felt a bit cold, but she didn't mind. She had a friend. + +"You're welcome, Ben. You're my friend. I like you." + +They squeezed each other and laughed. Then they went back to making the snowman. They had fun. They shared the sweater. They were happy. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to explore the woods near their home. One day, they saw a new path that they had never followed before. They decided to see where it led. + +"Maybe we will find something cool," Tom said. + +"Or something scary," Lily said. + +They walked for a long time until they came to a clearing. In the middle of the clearing, there was a small cabin made of wood. It looked old and dusty, but also cozy and inviting. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tom said. "Let's go inside and see what's there." + +"Are you sure?" Lily said. "What if someone lives there?" + +Tom shrugged. "I don't think so. It looks empty. Come on, don't be afraid." + +They walked up to the cabin and opened the door. Inside, they saw a big fireplace, a table, some chairs, and a shelf full of books. They also saw some pictures on the wall. They looked closer and recognized some of the faces. + +"Hey, I know these people!" Tom said. "They are famous writers. They write stories for children. I have some of their books at home." + +"Really?" Lily said. "How do you know?" + +Tom pointed to a sign above the fireplace. It said: "Welcome to the Cabin of Stories. This is where we come to write and share our ideas. Feel free to look around and discover the magic of words. Signed, your friends, Jack, Jill, Sam, and Sue." + +Tom and Lily were amazed. They had discovered the cabin of their favorite writers. They felt like they had entered a fairy tale. They decided to sit down and read some of the books on the shelf. They hoped that maybe, one day, they could write their own stories too. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play with toys and eat snacks. One day, they find a can of tuna in the kitchen. Tom says, "Let's open it and see what's inside." Jen says, "OK, but be careful. It might be yucky." + +Tom uses a can opener to open the can. He sees a lot of fish inside. He says, "Wow, look at all the fish. They look tasty." Jen says, "I don't like fish. They smell bad." Tom says, "Don't be silly. Fish are good for you. Here, try some." He picks up a piece of tuna and puts it in Jen's mouth. + +Jen spits out the tuna. She says, "Blech! That's gross. Why did you do that?" Tom laughs. He says, "I was joking. I wanted to see your face. It was funny." Jen feels angry. She says, "That's not a joke. That's mean. You hurt my feelings. I don't want to play with you anymore." She runs away, crying. + +Tom feels troubled. He says, "I'm sorry, Jen. I didn't mean to make you cry. I thought you would laugh too. Please come back. I want to be your friend." He follows Jen and tries to hug her. + +Jen pushes him away. She says, "No, go away. You're not my friend. You're a bully. You don't care about me. You only care about yourself." She runs to her room and slams the door. + +Tom sits on the floor. He says, "I'm sorry, Jen. I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry." He wishes he could take back his joke. He wonders if Jen will ever forgive him. He feels sad and lonely. He wishes he had never opened the can of tuna. +Lily liked to whistle. She whistled all the time. She whistled when she woke up, when she played, when she ate, and when she went to bed. She whistled so much that her mom and dad got tired of it. They told her to stop whistling so loud and so often. But Lily did not listen. She thought whistling was fun and normal. + +One day, Lily saw a big bowl of cherries on the table. She loved cherries. They were red and sweet and juicy. She wanted to eat them all. She did not ask her mom and dad if she could have some. She just took the bowl and ran to her room. She whistled as she ate the cherries. She whistled so loud that she did not hear her mom and dad calling her name. + +But Lily did not know that some of the cherries had pits inside. Pits are hard and small and can hurt you if you swallow them. Lily did not look at the cherries before she ate them. She just put them in her mouth and whistled. She did not feel the pits until it was too late. One of the pits got stuck in her throat. She could not breathe. She could not whistle. She could not call for help. She felt scared and sorry. + +Her mom and dad found her on the floor. They tried to help her. They called the doctor. But it was too late. Lily was gone. They cried and cried. They wished they had told her to be careful with the cherries. They wished they had listened to her whistling. They wished they had hugged her and told her they loved her. + +The moral of the story is: You should always listen to your parents. They know what is good and bad for you. You should also be careful with what you eat. You should not whistle when you eat. You should not eat too much or too fast. You should enjoy the things you have, but not be greedy or rude. You should be happy and normal, but not too loud or too often. You should love and respect yourself and others. You never know when it might be too late. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big puddle. They want to jump in it. + +"Let's jump in the puddle!" Lily says. + +"OK!" Ben says. + +They run to the puddle and jump in it. They splash and laugh. They are wet and happy. + +But then, they see a duck. The duck is hungry. It wants to eat their bread. They have bread for lunch. + +"Go away, duck!" Lily says. + +"No, duck, this is our bread!" Ben says. + +But the duck does not listen. It quacks and pecks at their bread. It tries to take it from them. + +"Stop, duck, stop!" Lily and Ben say. + +They are scared and angry. They want to keep their bread. + +But then, they see a man. The man has a bag. He has more bread in his bag. He sees the duck and the children. + +"Hello, duck, hello, children!" the man says. + +He takes some bread from his bag and throws it to the duck. The duck is happy. It eats the bread and leaves Lily and Ben alone. + +"Thank you, man, thank you!" Lily and Ben say. + +They are relieved and grateful. They have their bread back. + +"You're welcome, children, you're welcome!" the man says. + +He smiles and gives them more bread. He is kind and generous. + +"You are lucky, children, you are lucky!" the man says. + +He walks away with his bag. + +Lily and Ben look at each other. They nod and smile. + +They are lucky, they are lucky! They have more bread and a big puddle. They eat some bread and jump in the puddle again. They splash and laugh. They are wet and happy. +Tommy liked to play with his toy cars in his room. He had many cars of different colors and sizes. He made them zoom and crash on the floor. He was happy. + +But Tommy also had a pet hamster named Fluffy. Fluffy lived in a cage on Tommy's desk. Fluffy liked to sleep during the day and run on his wheel at night. He was quiet and cute. + +One day, Tommy was playing with his cars and he saw Fluffy sleeping in his cage. He wanted to play with Fluffy too. He opened the cage and took Fluffy out. He held him in his hand and said, "Hi, Fluffy. Do you want to play with me?" + +But Fluffy did not want to play. He was scared and angry. He did not like to be disturbed when he was sleeping. He bit Tommy's finger hard. Tommy screamed and dropped Fluffy on the floor. Fluffy ran away and hid under the bed. + +Tommy cried and ran to his mom. He showed her his finger and said, "Mommy, Fluffy bit me! He hurt me!" Mommy looked at his finger and said, "Oh, Tommy, you should not disturb Fluffy when he is sleeping. He needs his rest. You have to be gentle and careful with him. Where is he now?" + +Tommy said, "I don't know. He ran away. I'm sorry, Mommy. I'm sorry, Fluffy." Mommy said, "It's okay, Tommy. We will find him. Come on, let's go to your room and look for him." + +But when they went to Tommy's room, they saw something terrible. The window was open and Fluffy was gone. He had escaped from the room and ran outside. He was lost and alone. He could not find his way back. He was in danger. + +Tommy and Mommy were very sad. They looked for Fluffy everywhere, but they could not find him. They put up posters and asked people, but no one had seen him. They hoped that Fluffy was safe and happy, but they knew that he was probably not. + +Tommy learned a hard lesson. He should not disturb his pet when he was sleeping. He should respect his cage and his space. He should love him and care for him. He missed Fluffy very much. He was very sorry. +Sam and Lily were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat, a scarf and a carrot nose. Sam found a glove on the ground and put it on the snowman's hand. + +"Look, our snowman has a glove!" Sam said. + +Lily was envious. She wanted a glove too. She looked around and saw a sack near a tree. She ran to the sack and opened it. Inside, there were many shiny things. + +"Wow, look at these!" Lily said. She took out a necklace, a ring and a bracelet. She put them on and felt very happy. + +Sam saw Lily with the shiny things. He was curious. He left the snowman and went to the sack. He looked inside and saw more shiny things. + +"Where did you get these?" Sam asked. + +"I found them in the sack. They are mine!" Lily said. + +"No, they are not. They belong to someone else. You should not take them. It is wrong." Sam said. + +"I don't care. I like them. They are pretty. Go away!" Lily said. + +Sam was angry. He tried to take the shiny things from Lily. Lily screamed and pushed him. They fought and pulled and scratched. The shiny things fell on the snow. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud voice. + +"Hey, you kids! What are you doing with my sack?" The voice said. + +They looked up and saw a big man with a beard and a coat. He was holding a stick. He looked very angry. + +He was the owner of the sack. He had left it there while he went to get some wood. He had stolen the shiny things from a house. He was a bad man. + +He ran to the sack and grabbed it. He saw the shiny things on the snow. He saw Sam and Lily. + +"You little thieves! You took my stuff! I'll teach you a lesson!" He said. + +He raised his stick and hit Sam and Lily. They cried and begged for mercy. But he did not stop. He hit them again and again. He hurt them very much. + +The snowman watched with his glove. He could not help. He felt very sad. +Anna loves to help her mom bake cookies. She puts on her pink apron and climbs on a stool. Mom gives her a big bowl and a wooden spoon. "We need to mix the flour, sugar, butter and eggs," Mom says. "Can you help me?" + +Anna nods and smiles. She takes the spoon and stirs the ingredients. She is careful not to spill or make a mess. She likes how the dough feels soft and sticky. She hums a song as she mixes. + +Mom watches her and smiles too. She takes a cookie cutter and makes shapes on a baking sheet. She shows Anna how to press the dough and make stars, hearts and circles. "These will be our cookies," Mom says. "We will put them in the oven and wait for them to bake." + +Anna claps her hands and says, "Yay! Cookies!" She helps Mom put the baking sheet in the oven. Then they wash their hands and the bowl. They sit on the couch and read a book while they wait for the cookies to be ready. + +Soon, they smell something sweet and yummy. Mom checks the oven and says, "The cookies are done!" She takes them out and puts them on a rack to cool. She gives Anna a glass of milk and a cookie. Anna takes a bite and says, "Mmm, delicious! Thank you, Mom!" + +Mom hugs her and says, "You're welcome, Anna. You are a great helper and a good baker. I love you!" + +Anna says, "I love you too, Mom!" They enjoy their cookies and milk together. They are happy. +Lily and Ben are playing dress-up. They have many clothes and hats and shoes. They like to try different styles. Lily puts on a pink dress and a big hat. Ben puts on a blue shirt and a cowboy hat. They look at each other and laugh. + +They go to the kitchen to show Mom and Dad. Mom and Dad smile and say they look very nice. But then they smell something smelly. They ask Lily and Ben what is that smell. Lily and Ben look at each other and say they don't know. + +They follow the smell to the living room. They see Max, their dog, on the couch. He has a sock in his mouth. It is Lily's sock. It is very dirty and smelly. Lily and Ben say, "Max, stop! That is my sock! Give it back!" They run to the couch and try to get the sock from Max. But Max thinks it is a game. He runs away with the sock. + +Lily and Ben chase Max around the house. They say, "Stop, stop, stop!" But Max does not stop. He runs faster and faster. He makes the sock more smelly. Mom and Dad laugh and say, "What a silly dog! What a silly game!" + +Lily and Ben finally catch Max. They take the sock from him. They say, "Bad dog! No more socks!" They throw the sock in the trash. They hug Max and say, "We love you, but you are very smelly. You need a bath!" They take Max to the bathroom and wash him with soap and water. They make him clean and shiny. They say, "Now you are a good dog! And you have a nice style!" They put a bow on his head. They look at each other and laugh. +Sara was a shy girl who liked to play with her toys in her room. She had a lot of stuffed animals, but her favorite was a penguin named Pingo. She hugged Pingo and talked to him every day. + +One day, Sara's big brother Tom came into her room. He wanted to play with Pingo too. He grabbed Pingo from Sara and ran away. Sara was very sad and angry. She chased Tom and shouted, "Give me back Pingo! He is mine!" + +Tom laughed and said, "No, he is mine now! You have to catch me if you want him!" He ran around the house, holding Pingo high in the air. Sara tried to catch him, but he was too fast and too tall. + +Sara felt like crying. She did not know what to do. She loved Pingo so much. She did not want to lose him. She thought, maybe if I ask Tom nicely, he will give me back Pingo. + +She stopped chasing Tom and said, "Please, Tom, please give me back Pingo. He is my best friend. I will share my other toys with you. Please, Tom, please." + +Tom heard Sara and looked at her. He saw that she was very sad and sincere. He felt sorry for her. He thought, maybe I was too mean to Sara. She is my little sister. I should be nice to her. + +He stopped running and said, "Okay, Sara, okay. I will give you back Pingo. I surrender. I was just joking. I don't really want Pingo. He is yours." + +He walked to Sara and handed her Pingo. Sara smiled and hugged Pingo. She said, "Thank you, Tom, thank you. You are a good brother. I love you." + +Tom smiled and hugged Sara. He said, "You're welcome, Sara, you're welcome. I love you too. I'm sorry I took Pingo. Can we play together?" + +Sara nodded and said, "Yes, Tom, yes. We can play together. Let's play with Pingo and the other toys." + +They went to Sara's room and played with Pingo and the other toys. They had a lot of fun and forgot their fight. They were happy. +Anna is a very intelligent girl. She likes to read books and learn new things. She has a big brother, Tom, who is also smart, but sometimes he is naughty and teases her. + +One day, Anna is reading a book about animals in her room. She hears Tom call her from downstairs. + +"Anna, come here! I have something to show you!" + +Anna is curious. She puts down her book and goes to the door. She sees Tom at the bottom of the stairs. He is holding a box with a ribbon. + +"What is it, Tom?" Anna asks. + +"It's a surprise for you. Hurry, come and see!" Tom says. + +Anna smiles and runs down the stairs. She thinks Tom has a nice gift for her. Maybe it is a new book, or a toy, or a puzzle. + +She reaches the last stair and opens the box. She gasps. Inside the box, there is a big, hairy spider. It moves its legs and eyes. + +"Surprise!" Tom laughs. "Do you like your new pet?" + +Anna screams and drops the box. She is scared of spiders. She runs back up the stairs and slams the door. She cries and hugs her book. + +Tom feels bad. He did not mean to make Anna cry. He just wanted to play a joke. He knows Anna is very intelligent and brave, but he also knows she hates spiders. + +He picks up the box and the spider. He takes them outside and lets the spider go. He hopes it will find a nice home. + +He goes back inside and knocks on Anna's door. + +"Anna, I'm sorry. I was silly. I don't have a real gift for you, but I have a hug. Can I come in?" + +Anna hears Tom's voice. She is still sad, but she is also kind. She opens the door and lets Tom in. He gives her a hug and says he loves her. + +Anna hugs him back and says she loves him too. + +They sit on the bed and talk. Anna tells Tom about her book and the animals. Tom tells Anna about his game and the rules. They share their ideas and learn from each other. + +They are very intelligent, but they are also siblings. Sometimes they fight, sometimes they play, but they always love each other. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big house with a bright door. They wanted to see who lived there. + +They knocked on the door. A woman opened it. She had a long nose and a black hat. She was a witch. + +"Hello, little ones," she said. "Do you want to come in? I have some candy for you." + +Lily and Tom were scared. They did not like the witch. They wanted to run away. + +But the witch smiled. She said, "Don't be afraid. I am a good witch. I like children. You are welcome in my house." + +Lily and Tom looked at each other. They did not know what to do. They liked candy, but they did not trust the witch. + +The witch saw their faces. She said, "I understand. You don't know me. How about this? I will give you some candy now, and you can come back later if you want. Maybe we can be friends." + +Lily and Tom thought about it. They decided to take the candy and say thank you. They said, "Maybe we will come back later. Goodbye, witch." + +The witch waved at them. She said, "Goodbye, children. Have a nice day. I hope to see you again." + +Lily and Tom ran back to the park. They ate their candy. They wondered if the witch was really good or not. They decided to ask their mom and dad. +Lily and Tom were playing with blocks. They wanted to build a big tower. They put one block on top of another block. They tried to make the tower very high. + +But the tower was not strong. It fell down with a loud noise. Lily and Tom were sad. They looked at the broken blocks. + +"Let's try again," Tom said. "We can succeed if we work together." + +They nodded. They picked up the blocks. They looked for the best blocks. They made a new plan. They helped each other. + +They built a new tower. It was stronger and higher than the old tower. They were very happy. They smiled and clapped their hands. + +"Look, we did it!" Lily said. "We succeeded!" + +They hugged each other. They admired their tower. It was peaceful and quiet. They felt proud and good. They learned a lesson. They knew that they could do anything if they tried hard and cooperated. +Jill loves her dog Spot. Spot is big and brown and likes to play. Jill likes to take Spot for walks with a leash. The leash is red and long and keeps Spot safe. + +One day, Jill and Spot go to the park. There are many other dogs and people there. Jill sees her friend Tom and his dog Rex. Rex is small and white and barks a lot. Jill and Tom say hello and let their dogs play together. + +But Spot sees a squirrel in a tree. He wants to chase it. He pulls hard on the leash. Jill is not strong enough to hold him. The leash slips from her hand. Spot runs after the squirrel. Jill and Tom run after Spot. + +Spot catches the squirrel. He is happy. He shakes the squirrel in his mouth. The squirrel is not happy. It squeaks and bites. Spot drops the squirrel. The squirrel runs away. + +Jill and Tom catch up with Spot. Jill is angry and scared. She picks up the leash. She says to Spot, "Bad dog! You should not take the squirrel. You could have hurt it. And you could have got lost. You make me sad." + +Spot looks at Jill. He knows he did something wrong. He feels guilty. He lowers his head and wags his tail. He says to Jill, "I'm sorry. I love you. Can we still be friends?" + +Jill looks at Spot. She sees his big brown eyes and his soft fur. She loves him too. She says to Spot, "Yes, we can still be friends. But you have to be good. And you have to listen to me. OK?" + +Spot nods and licks Jill's face. He says to Jill, "OK. I will be good. And I will listen to you. You are my best friend." + +Jill smiles and hugs Spot. She says to Spot, "You are my best friend too. Come on, let's go home." + +Jill and Spot walk home with Tom and Rex. They are happy. They learned a lesson. They will be more careful next time. +Anna loved cherries. She liked to eat them every day. She had a big bowl of cherries in her room. She did not want to share them with anyone. + +One day, her friend Ben came to play with her. He saw the bowl of cherries and asked, "Can I have one, please?" + +Anna said, "No, they are mine. Go away." + +Ben felt sad. He said, "But we are friends. Friends share things." + +Anna said, "I don't care. These are my cherries. You can't have any." + +Ben left her room. He did not want to play with her anymore. + +Anna ate some cherries. But they did not taste good. She felt lonely and miserable. She wished she had someone to play with. + +She saw her mom in the kitchen. She said, "Mom, I'm sorry. I was mean to Ben. I did not share my cherries with him. Can I go and say sorry to him?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, you can. But first, you have to learn something. Sharing is caring. When you share your things with others, you make them happy. And you make yourself happy too. Sharing is a good thing to do." + +Anna said, "I understand, mom. Thank you for teaching me. I will share my cherries with Ben. And with you too." + +She took the bowl of cherries and ran to Ben's house. She knocked on his door and said, "Ben, I'm sorry. I was wrong. You can have some of my cherries. Do you want to play with me?" + +Ben smiled and said, "Yes, I do. Thank you, Anna. You are a good friend." + +They hugged and played together. They ate some cherries and gave some to Ben's mom too. They had a lot of fun. They were happy. + +The end. +Sara and Ben like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can make towers, houses, cars and animals with their blocks. They have a big box to keep their blocks in when they are done playing. + +One day, Sara and Ben want to make a big row of blocks. They take out all their blocks from the box and start to put them in a line on the floor. They try to make the row as long and as organized as they can. They put the same colors and shapes together. They are very proud of their row. + +But then, their mom comes in and sees the mess. She is not happy. She tells Sara and Ben to clean up their blocks and put them back in the box. She says they have to do it now, because it is time for lunch. Sara and Ben do not want to stop playing. They want to keep their row of blocks. They say no to their mom. + +Their mom gets angry. She says they have to listen to her and do what she says. She says they are being naughty and rude. She says they will not get any lunch if they do not clean up their blocks. She says she will count to three and then she will take away their blocks. + +Sara and Ben still do not listen. They think their mom is being mean and unfair. They hug their row of blocks and say they will not let go. They say they love their row of blocks more than anything. They say they will remain with their row of blocks forever. + +Their mom counts to three. She sees that Sara and Ben are still holding their row of blocks. She is very angry. She grabs their row of blocks and throws it in the trash. She says they have lost their blocks for good. She says they have to go to their room and stay there until they are sorry. She says they will not get any lunch or any dessert. + +Sara and Ben cry. They are very sad and very hungry. They wish they had listened to their mom and cleaned up their blocks. They wish they had not been so stubborn and selfish. They wish they had not lost their row of blocks. They wish they could have their lunch and their dessert. They wish they could play with their blocks again. But it is too late. They have made a big mistake. They have a bad ending. +Tom and Lily were playing pirates in the garden. They had a big box that they pretended was their treasure. They filled it with shiny things and toys. They wanted to keep it safe from other pirates. + +"Let's lock our treasure, Lily," Tom said. "We have a key and a lock. No one can take it from us." + +"OK, Tom," Lily said. "But where will we hide the key?" + +Tom thought for a moment. He saw a hole in the ground under a tree. He ran to the hole and put the key inside. He covered it with dirt and leaves. + +"There, Lily," he said. "Now our key is hidden. Come on, let's go and have some lunch." + +Tom and Lily left their treasure box in the garden and went inside the house. They did not see the big dog that was watching them from behind the fence. The dog smelled the treasure box and was curious. He jumped over the fence and ran to the box. He tried to open it with his teeth, but it was locked. He got angry and started to bite and scratch the box. He made a big hole in the box and took out the shiny things and toys. He played with them and tore them apart. He made a big mess in the garden. + +Tom and Lily came back from lunch and saw the dog and the broken box. They were very sad and angry. They shouted at the dog and tried to chase him away, but he was faster than them. He ran away with some of the shiny things and toys in his mouth. + +"Tom, our treasure is gone!" Lily cried. "The dog took it!" + +"And our key is gone too!" Tom said. "We can't lock our box anymore!" + +They looked at the hole under the tree, but it was empty. The dog had dug up the key and taken it with him. Tom and Lily had no treasure, no key, and no lock. They had nothing. They sat on the ground and cried. They wished they had not played pirates. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play in the yard. One day, they see a big box near the fence. They want to see what is inside. + +They crawl to the box. They try to open it. But the box is very hard. It has nails on it. The nails are sharp. They hurt their hands. + +They cry. They want to go back to their mom. But they are too far. They are scared. + +Then, they hear a bark. It is their dog, Rex. Rex is a famous dog. He can do many tricks. He can run, jump, and fetch. He is very smart and brave. + +Rex sees Sara and Tom. He runs to them. He licks their faces. He makes them happy. He sees the nails. He bites them. He breaks them. He opens the box. + +Sara and Tom look inside. They see toys. Lots of toys. They are happy. They hug Rex. They thank him. They play with the toys. + +Rex is a hero. He saved Sara and Tom. He is a famous dog. He is a good dog. +Ben and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to make cars and houses and animals with their blocks and paper and tape. They had a lot of fun and made a lot of noise. + +Mom was in the kitchen, making a cake for Dad's birthday. She was worried because she did not have enough candles for the cake. She looked in the drawers and the cupboards, but she could not find any more candles. She did not know what to do. + +She went to the living room and asked Ben and Lily, "Do you have any candles for Dad's cake? I need four more candles, but I can't find any." + +Ben and Lily looked at each other. They remembered that they had used some candles to make rockets with their tape and paper. They had put them in their toy box, under their blocks and animals. They felt bad for using Mom's candles. + +They ran to their toy box and dug out the candles. They brought them to Mom and said, "We're sorry, Mom. We used your candles to make rockets. We didn't know you needed them for Dad's cake. Here they are." + +Mom smiled and hugged them. She said, "Thank you, Ben and Lily. You are very sweet and helpful. I'm not worried anymore. Now we can make a nice cake for Dad. He will be very happy and proud of you." +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play together in the park. One day, they find a big box under a tree. They are curious. What is in the box? + +"Let's open it!" Tom says. + +"OK!" Anna says. + +They open the box and see many books. They are novels. They have pictures and words. Tom and Anna love novels. They pick one and sit on the grass. + +"Look at this!" Tom says. He shows Anna a picture of a dragon. "It is scary!" + +Anna nods. She shows Tom a picture of a princess. "She is pretty!" + +They read the novel together. They forget about the time. They are happy. + +Soon, the sun sets. It is dark and cold. Tom and Anna are hungry and sleepy. They are not happy. + +"Where are our moms and dads?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know," Anna says. "I miss them." + +They hug each other. They are scared. + +Suddenly, they hear voices. They are their moms and dads. They are looking for them. They are worried. + +"Tom! Anna! Where are you?" they call. + +"Here! Here!" Tom and Anna shout. + +They see their moms and dads running to them. They are relieved. + +"Where have you been?" their moms and dads ask. "We have been looking for you everywhere!" + +"We found a box of novels," Tom and Anna say. "We were reading them. We are sorry." + +Their moms and dads are not angry. They are glad. They hug them and kiss them. + +"We are sorry too," they say. "We have a surprise for you. We bought you new novels. They are at home. Do you want to see them?" + +Tom and Anna are excited. They love surprises. They love novels. + +"Yes! Yes!" they say. + +They go home with their moms and dads. They are comfortable. They are happy. They read their new novels. They have sweet dreams. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play together. Today, they are playing with a big box. They pretend it is a car. They cut out windows and doors. They draw wheels and lights. + +Tom finds a long rope. He has an idea. He says, "Anna, let's tie the rope to the box. Then we can pull it and make it move." Anna nods. She likes the idea. They tie the rope to the front of the box. They take turns pulling and riding. + +Sam sees them from his window. He is envious. He wants to play with them. He wants to ride in the box. He runs outside. He says, "Hey, can I play with you?" Tom and Anna look at him. They are not sure. They do not know Sam very well. + +Sam sees a fork on the ground. He picks it up. He says, "Look, I have a fork. It is shiny and sharp. I can use it to make holes in your box. Then it will not be a car anymore. It will be a cheese." He laughs. He thinks he is funny. + +Tom and Anna are angry. They do not like Sam. They do not like his fork. They do not want him to ruin their box. They say, "No, you cannot play with us. Go away. Leave our box alone." They pull the rope and move the box away from Sam. Sam is sad. He drops the fork. He wishes he had been nice. +Sara liked to play dress-up with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Lily. Lily had long hair and a pink dress. Sara liked to make Lily look pretty with ribbons and hats and shoes. + +One day, Sara's friend Ben came over to play. Ben liked to play with cars and robots. He did not like dolls. He saw Sara's dolls and said, "Dolls are silly. They are for babies. Cars and robots are cool. They are for big kids." + +Sara felt angry. She said, "Dolls are not silly. They are for fashion. Fashion is fun. You can make dolls look different and popular. Cars and robots are boring. They are all the same and noisy." + +Ben and Sara started to argue. They both wanted to play with their own toys. They did not want to share. They did not want to try something new. + +Sara's mom heard them and came to the room. She said, "What is going on here? Why are you fighting? You are friends. You should play nicely together." + +Ben and Sara looked at Sara's mom. They felt sorry. They did not want to make her sad. They decided to surrender. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We were being mean. We will play nicely together." + +Sara's mom smiled. She said, "That's good. Why don't you take turns? You can play with dolls for a while, and then you can play with cars and robots. Maybe you will find something new that you both like." + +Ben and Sara agreed. They took turns playing with each other's toys. They found out that dolls and cars and robots could be fun in different ways. They learned to respect each other's choices. They had a good time. They became better friends. +Tom and Lily were playing in the yard with their dog Spot. They liked to dig holes and find worms and rocks. Spot liked to chase the birds and roll in the mud. They were having a lot of fun, but they were also getting very filthy. + +"Look, Tom, I found a shiny rock!" Lily said, holding up a pebble. + +"Wow, that's pretty!" Tom said. "Can I see?" + +Lily nodded and gave him the rock. Tom looked at it closely and then pointed at something on it. "What's that?" he asked. + +Lily looked where he pointed and saw a small, shiny thing. It looked like a ring. "I don't know," she said. "Maybe it's a treasure!" + +They heard a voice calling them from the house. It was their aunt, who was visiting them for the weekend. "Tom! Lily! Come inside, it's time for lunch!" she shouted. + +Tom and Lily ran to the house, holding the rock and the ring. They forgot to wipe their feet and hands. They were so excited to show their aunt their treasure. + +Their aunt opened the door and saw them. She gasped and put her hands on her hips. "What have you two been doing?" she asked. "You're filthy!" + +Tom and Lily smiled and held up the rock and the ring. "Look, auntie, we found a treasure!" they said. + +Their aunt looked at the rock and the ring. She recognized the ring. It was her ring. She had lost it in the yard a long time ago. She was so happy to see it again. She hugged Tom and Lily and thanked them. "You're right, you found a treasure!" she said. "But you still need a bath!" +Tim and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Tim had a big truck that he liked to drive around. Lily had a doll that she liked to dress up. They shared their toys and played nicely. + +But then, they saw something unknown on the table. It was a small bottle with a red cap. It had a label that said "Shrink". They did not know what it meant. They were curious and wanted to see what was inside. + +"Look, Lily, a new toy!" Tim said. He grabbed the bottle and opened the cap. He smelled it and made a face. "It smells bad. Maybe it is juice." + +"Let me try!" Lily said. She took the bottle from Tim and poured some on her doll. The doll started to shrink. It became smaller and smaller until it was as tiny as a bug. Lily gasped. "Oh no! What happened to my doll?" + +Tim was scared. He did not want his truck to shrink too. He threw the bottle away. But it landed in the bin. The bin started to shrink. It became smaller and smaller until it was as tiny as a coin. The bottle fell out of the bin and rolled under the sofa. + +Tim and Lily ran to their mom. They told her what they did. Mom was angry and worried. She went to the living room and looked for the bottle. She found it under the sofa. She read the label and sighed. It was not a toy. It was a science experiment that dad had brought home from work. He had forgotten to put it away. + +Mom explained to Tim and Lily that they should never touch unknown things. They could be dangerous or harmful. She said they were lucky that nothing bad happened to them. She said she would try to fix their toys and the bin. She said they should always ask before they play with something new. + +Tim and Lily felt sorry and ashamed. They hugged mom and said they were sorry. They learned their lesson. They never touched unknown things again. They played with their toys and had fun. They were happy. +Lily and Tom are playing in the garden. They have a tea set and some plastic cups. Lily wants to serve tea to Tom and her teddy bear. + +"Tom, do you want some tea?" Lily asks. + +"Yes, please. I like tea," Tom says. + +Lily pours some water from a jug into a cup. She pretends it is hot tea. She adds some honey from a jar. She likes honey. It is sweet and sticky. + +"Here you go, Tom. And here is some for teddy," Lily says. She gives Tom and teddy a cup each. + +"Thank you, Lily. This tea is very good," Tom says. He sips his tea and smiles. + +Lily sips her tea too. She sees a bee flying near the jar of honey. The bee likes honey too. It wants to get some. + +"Look, Tom. A bee!" Lily says. She points to the bee. + +"Be careful, Lily. The bee might sting you," Tom says. He is afraid of bees. + +Lily is not afraid. She likes bees. They make honey. She wants to be friends with the bee. + +"Hello, bee. Do you want some honey?" Lily asks. She holds out the jar to the bee. + +The bee buzzes and flies closer. It smells the honey. It lands on the jar and crawls inside. It is happy. + +Lily and Tom watch the bee. They are curious. + +"Wow, the bee likes the honey a lot," Tom says. + +"Yes, it does. Maybe it will share some with us," Lily says. + +They wait for the bee to come out. They hope it will not sting them. They want to be nice to the bee. + +The bee comes out of the jar. It has some honey on its legs. It flies to Lily and Tom. It rubs its legs on their cups. It gives them some honey. + +"Thank you, bee. You are very kind," Lily says. + +"Thank you, bee. You are very clean," Tom says. + +The bee buzzes and flies away. It is happy too. + +Lily and Tom finish their tea. They lick their lips. The honey makes the tea taste better. + +They clean their cups and the jar. They put them back in the tea set. + +They hug their teddy bear. They are happy too. + +They have had a nice tea party with honey and a bee. +Lily wanted to eat her soup by herself. She was a big girl now and she liked to be independent. She picked up her spoon and dipped it in the bowl. But the soup was hot and she spilled some on her bib. She felt sad and wanted to cry. + +"Oops, that's okay, Lily," her mom said. "You can try again. I'm proud of you for being independent. You are learning how to use your spoon. Do you want some help?" + +Lily shook her head. She wanted to do it by herself. She wiped her bib with her napkin and looked at her spoon. She remembered what her mom taught her. She had to blow on the soup to make it cooler. She had to hold the spoon steady and not fill it too much. She had to bring it to her mouth slowly and carefully. + +She tried again. She blew on the soup, held the spoon steady, and filled it a little bit. She brought it to her mouth and tasted the soup. It was yummy and warm. She smiled and swallowed. She did it! + +"Good job, Lily!" her mom said. "You are doing great. You are using your spoon very well. I'm so happy for you. Do you want some more soup?" + +Lily nodded. She wanted more soup. She liked being independent. She liked using her spoon. She liked her mom's encouragement. She felt proud and happy. She ate her soup with her spoon until the bowl was empty. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play together, but sometimes they fight. One day, they are playing with their toy cars in the living room. Lily wants to play with the red car, but Ben has it. Lily tries to grab it from him, but Ben holds it tight. + +"Give me the red car, Ben!" Lily says. + +"No, it's mine!" Ben says. + +They pull and tug on the car, until it breaks in half. Lily and Ben both cry. They are very sad and angry. Mom hears them and comes to see what is wrong. + +"What happened here?" Mom asks. + +"Lily broke my car!" Ben says. + +"Ben broke my car!" Lily says. + +Mom looks at the broken car and sighs. She picks up Lily and Ben and takes them to the bathroom. She says they need to bathe and calm down. + +"But I don't want to bathe!" Lily says. + +"Me neither!" Ben says. + +Mom says they have to bathe, because they are dirty and sweaty. She fills the tub with warm water and bubbles. She puts Lily and Ben in the tub and gives them each a rubber duck. She says they can play with the ducks, but they have to be nice to each other. + +Lily and Ben splash and giggle in the water. They forget about the broken car. They make the ducks talk to each other and pretend they are friends. Lily gives Ben the red duck and Ben gives Lily the yellow duck. They say they are sorry for fighting and hug each other. + +Mom smiles and says she is proud of them. She washes their hair and bodies with soap. She rinses them with water and wraps them in towels. She dries their hair and puts lotion on their skin. She says they are clean and cozy. + +Lily and Ben feel happy and sleepy. They say they love Mom and each other. They go to their bedroom and snuggle in their beds. Mom kisses their heads and says good night. She turns off the light and leaves the door open. Lily and Ben close their eyes and dream of ducks. +Lily and Lila were twins. They liked to play together, but they also liked to do different things. Lily liked to draw and read, and Lila liked to run and jump. + +One day, they went to the park with their mom. Lily found a bench and took out her crayons and a book. Lila saw a slide and ran to it. She slid down fast and laughed. + +"Come on, Lily, let's play!" Lila shouted. + +"No, thank you, I want to draw and read," Lily said. + +Lila slid down again and again. She saw a boy with a ball. She ran to him and asked, "Can I play with you?" + +The boy nodded and threw the ball to her. Lila caught it and threw it back. They had fun. + +Lily finished her drawing and opened her book. She saw a girl with a doll. She smiled and said, "Hello, what is your doll's name?" + +The girl looked at her and said, "Her name is Rosie. Do you want to play with her?" + +Lily nodded and took the doll. She hugged it and said, "She is very pretty." + +The girl smiled and said, "Thank you, you are very nice." + +They had fun. + +After a while, their mom called them. "It's time to go home, girls. You need to rest." + +Lily and Lila ran to their mom. They were tired but happy. They said goodbye to their new friends and got in the car. + +On the way home, they told their mom what they did at the park. They were very nosy and asked many questions. + +Their mom answered them and said, "You are very curious and smart, girls. But now you need to rest. You had a busy day." + +Lily and Lila agreed and closed their eyes. They rested and dreamed of the park. They were happy twins. +Ben and Mia are best friends. They like to play in the park and share their toys. One day, Ben has a secret. He tells Mia to come with him behind the big tree. + +"Mia, I have a secret for you. You have to trust me. Do not tell anyone, okay?" Ben says. + +"Okay, Ben. I trust you. What is your secret?" Mia asks. + +Ben opens his backpack and shows Mia a blue bird. The bird is small and has shiny feathers. It chirps softly in Ben's hand. + +"Wow, Ben. Where did you find the blue bird?" Mia says. + +"I found it in the woods. It was hurt and scared. I helped it and gave it some water and seeds. Now it is my friend. I call it Bluey." Ben says. + +"That is a very nice secret, Ben. You are very kind to the blue bird. Can I touch it?" Mia says. + +"Yes, you can. But be gentle. Bluey is still shy." Ben says. + +Mia reaches out her hand and strokes the blue bird's head. The bird closes its eyes and snuggles in Ben's hand. Mia smiles and hugs Ben. + +"Thank you for sharing your secret with me, Ben. You are my best friend." Mia says. + +"You are welcome, Mia. You are my best friend too. And now you are Bluey's friend too." Ben says. +Tim and Jen were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they found a shiny penny on the ground. They were very happy and decided to buy a balloon with it. They went to the store and picked a red balloon. The man at the store tied the balloon to a string and gave it to them. + +"Thank you, mister!" Tim and Jen said. They ran outside with their balloon. They wanted to see how high it could soar in the sky. They took turns holding the string and letting go a little bit. The balloon went up and up and up. + +"Wow, look at it go!" Tim said. "It's so big and pretty!" + +"Can I hold it now?" Jen asked. "Please, Tim, please!" + +"Okay, okay, here you go," Tim said. He gave the string to Jen. Jen smiled and held the string tightly. She let go a little bit, too. The balloon soared even higher. + +But then, something bad happened. A strong wind came and blew the balloon away. The string slipped from Jen's hand and flew with the balloon. Tim and Jen watched in horror as their balloon disappeared in the sky. + +"NOOOO!" they screamed. "Our balloon! Our penny!" + +They ran after the balloon, but it was too fast and too far. They could not catch it. They felt very sad and angry. They cried and cried. + +They went back to the store and told the man what happened. The man felt sorry for them, but he could not give them another balloon. He said he only had one penny balloon left, and it was icy blue. He said they could have it if they wanted, but they had to pay another penny. + +Tim and Jen did not want the icy blue balloon. They wanted their red balloon back. They did not have another penny. They had nothing. They left the store and went home. They did not play outside anymore. They did not talk to each other anymore. They did not smile anymore. They had lost their balloon, their penny, and their fun. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play cops and robbers. Tim has a toy gun and a hat. Sam has a toy car and a mask. They run around the park and pretend to chase each other. + +"Stop, robber! I am a cop and I will take you to jail!" Tim shouts. + +"No, you can't catch me! I am too fast and smart!" Sam says. + +They laugh and have fun. They see a real cop walking by. He has a badge and a radio. He smiles and waves at them. + +"Hello, kids. Are you having a good time?" he asks. + +"Yes, sir. We are playing cops and robbers. You are a real cop, right?" Tim says. + +"That's right. I am a real cop. I help people and keep them safe. Do you want to see my badge?" he says. + +"Yes, please!" Sam says. + +The cop shows them his badge and lets them touch it. He tells them some stories about his job. He is very cheerful and kind. He gives them some stickers and candy. + +"Thank you, sir. You are a nice cop. Can we be your friends?" Tim says. + +"Of course, you can. You are very brave and polite. Maybe one day you can be real cops too. But remember, always follow the rules and respect others. And don't forget to have fun!" he says. + +He hugs them and says goodbye. He walks away and continues his patrol. Tim and Sam wave at him and smile. They are very happy. They go back to their game and play some more. They are the best cops and robbers in the world. +Tom was a lonely boy. He had no friends at school. He liked to draw with ink, but the other kids did not like his drawings. They said they were ugly and weird. Tom felt sad and angry. + +One day, he saw a new girl in his class. Her name was Lily. She had a big smile and a lot of ink pens. Tom wanted to talk to her, but he was shy. He watched her from his seat, and saw that she liked to draw too. She drew flowers and animals and stars. Tom thought her drawings were pretty and nice. + +At recess, Tom decided to go to Lily and say hello. He walked to her table, where she was drawing a big sun. He said, "Hi, I'm Tom. I like your drawing. Can I see your ink pens?" Lily looked up and smiled. She said, "Hi, Tom. Thank you. Sure, you can see my ink pens. Do you like to draw too?" + +Tom nodded and reached for a blue ink pen. He wanted to draw a fish. But before he could, a big boy came and pushed him. He said, "Get away from Lily, you loser. She doesn't want to be your friend. Your drawings are ugly and weird. Go away!" Tom fell to the floor and dropped the ink pen. It broke and spilled ink all over his shirt. Tom felt hurt and scared. He started to cry. + +Lily saw what happened and got angry. She stood up and said to the big boy, "That was not nice. You are mean and rude. You have no right to push Tom. He is my friend. His drawings are not ugly and weird. They are different and cool. Go away!" She helped Tom get up and gave him a tissue. She said, "I'm sorry, Tom. Are you okay? Don't listen to him. He is a bully. You are a good boy. I like you and your drawings. Do you want to draw with me?" + +Tom smiled and nodded. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good girl. I like you and your drawings too. Yes, I want to draw with you." Lily gave him another ink pen and a new paper. They sat down and drew together. They drew a fish and a sun and a flower and a star. They had fun and became friends. Tom was not lonely anymore. + +The moral of the story is: Don't judge people by their appearance or their hobbies. Be kind and respectful to everyone. Stand up for yourself and your friends. Friendship can make you happy. +Lily wanted to play with her new cap. It was red and had a big star on it. She liked to put it on and pretend she was a superhero. But her brother Max did not like her cap. He thought it was silly and too small for him. + +One day, when Lily was playing with her cap in the living room, Max came and grabbed it from her. He ran away with it and hid it under his bed. Lily was very sad and angry. She ran after him and shouted, "Give me back my cap! It is mine!" + +Max stuck out his tongue and said, "No, it is mine now. You can't have it. It is a baby cap. You are a baby." + +Lily felt frustrated. She wanted to cry, but she did not. She thought of a plan. She went to the kitchen and got a big towel. She sneaked into Max's room and saw him lying on his bed, holding her cap. She jumped on him and covered him with the towel. She grabbed her cap and ran away. + +Max was surprised and scared. He could not see anything. He screamed, "Help! Help! There is a monster on me!" + +Lily laughed and said, "No, there is no monster. It is me, Lily. And this is my cap. You are a meanie. Don't take my things again." + +She put on her cap and went back to the living room. She felt happy and proud. She was a superhero. +Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They had a lot of fun on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. But sometimes they disagreed about what to play next. + +One day, Lily wanted to play with the ball. She said, "Let's play with the ball. It is my favorite toy. We can kick it and throw it and catch it." + +But Max wanted to play with the sand. He said, "No, let's play with the sand. It is my favorite toy. We can dig and build and make shapes." + +They both thought their toy was more important than the other's. They started to argue and shout. They did not want to share or take turns. They were not happy. + +Then, they heard a loud noise. It was a big dog. The dog saw the ball and the sand. He wanted to play with them too. He ran towards Lily and Max. He barked and jumped and grabbed the ball with his mouth. He shook it and tossed it in the air. He knocked over the sand castle and dug a hole in the ground. + +Lily and Max were scared. They did not like the dog. They wanted their toys back. They ran away from the dog. They hid behind a bench. They looked at each other. They felt sorry. They said, "I'm sorry. I should have listened to you. Your toy is important too. Can we be friends again?" + +They hugged and smiled. They decided to play together. They found a new ball and a new sand pit. They shared and took turns. They had fun. They learned to agree. They were happy. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big dog on the lawn. The dog is barking and growling. It looks dangerous. + +"Let's run away!" Tim says. He is scared of the dog. + +"No, let's pet the dog!" Sam says. He likes dogs. He thinks the dog is friendly. + +Sam walks to the dog. The dog shows his teeth. He is angry. He jumps at Sam. + +"Help!" Sam cries. He is in trouble. + +Tim runs to Sam. He grabs his hand. He pulls him away from the dog. They run to the house. They are safe. + +"Are you okay?" Tim asks. He is worried about Sam. + +"Yes, I'm okay. Thank you for saving me," Sam says. He is sorry for being silly. + +They hug each other. They are still friends. They learn a lesson. They do not go near dangerous dogs. They listen to each other. They have fun inside. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a pin on the floor. It is shiny and sharp. + +"Look, a pin!" Anna says. "I want it!" + +"No, I want it!" Ben says. "Give it to me!" + +They pull the pin from each other. They are angry and loud. + +"Stop!" Mom says. She hears them fight. She comes to see what is wrong. "What are you doing with that pin? It is dangerous! You can hurt yourself or someone else!" + +She takes the pin from them. She puts it in a thick box. She closes the box. She puts the box on a high shelf. + +"Sorry, Mom," Anna and Ben say. They feel bad. + +"Next time, if you find something like that, tell me right away," Mom says. "Do not play with it or fight over it. It is not a toy. It is a tool. You can use it when you are older and careful." + +Anna and Ben nod. They hug Mom. They say sorry to each other. They decide to play with something else. They are friends again. + +The moral of the story is: Do not play with dangerous things. Tell an adult if you find something that can hurt you. Do not fight with your friends over things that are not important. +Sara liked to play the flute. She had a shiny flute that made pretty sounds. She learned to play from her mom, who also had a flute. Sara and her mom played together every day. + +One day, Sara went to the park with her mom. She saw a boy sitting on a bench. He looked sad. He had a flute too, but it was old and broken. Sara wanted to make him happy. + +She walked up to him and said, "Hi, I'm Sara. I like your flute. Can I hear you play?" + +The boy shook his head. He said, "No, I can't play. My flute is bad. It has holes and cracks. It makes ugly sounds. No one wants to hear me play." + +Sara felt sorry for him. She said, "That's not true. I want to hear you play. Maybe I can help you fix your flute. Or you can try my flute. It's shiny and good. It makes beautiful sounds. Do you want to try?" + +The boy looked at Sara with surprise. He said, "Really? You would let me try your flute? But it's yours. It's so nice. Why are you so generous?" + +Sara smiled. She said, "Because I like to share. And I like to make friends. And I like to play the flute. Here, take my flute. I'll show you how to play." + +She handed him her shiny flute. He took it carefully. He felt the smooth metal. He blew into it. It made a clear sound. He smiled. He said, "Thank you, Sara. You are very kind. You made me happy. Can we play together?" + +Sara nodded. She said, "Yes, we can. Let's play a song. I'll teach you. It's easy and fun." + +She picked up his old flute. She didn't mind the holes and cracks. She knew how to play. She started to play a melody. He followed her. They played together. Their flutes made harmony. They sounded good. + +Sara and the boy became friends. They played the flute every day. They shared and learned from each other. They made each other happy. They shone like stars. +One day, Ben and Lily went to the park with Mom. They saw a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. Ben wanted to play on the slide, but Lily was scared. She said the slide was too high and too fast. + +Ben said, "Don't be scared, Lily. It's fun. I will go first and show you." He ran to the slide and climbed up the ladder. He sat on the top and smiled at Lily. "See? It's easy. Come on, Lily. You can do it." + +Lily walked slowly to the slide. She looked up and saw Ben. She also saw a big bird on a tree. The bird had black feathers, a yellow beak, and red eyes. It made a loud noise. "Caw! Caw!" Lily was very scared. She thought the bird was angry and wanted to hurt her. + +She ran back to Mom and cried. "Mom, there is a scary bird on the tree. It's big and loud and mean. I don't want to go on the slide. I want to go home." + +Mom hugged Lily and said, "It's okay, Lily. The bird is not scary. It's just a crow. It's not mean. It's just noisy. It won't hurt you. Look, Ben is on the slide. He's having fun. Do you want to try again?" + +Lily looked at Ben. He was sliding down and laughing. He looked happy. Lily decided to be brave. She said, "Okay, Mom. I will try again. But can you hold my hand?" + +Mom said, "Of course, Lily. I will hold your hand. Let's go together." She took Lily's hand and walked to the slide. They climbed up the ladder and sat on the top. Lily saw the crow again, but she was not scared. She said, "Hi, crow. You are noisy, but you are not scary. Bye, crow." She slid down with Mom and laughed. She felt proud. + +Ben was waiting for them at the bottom. He said, "Good job, Lily. You did it. You are not scared. You are brave. Do you want to go again?" + +Lily said, "Yes, Ben. I want to go again. And then I want to try the swing and the sandbox. The park is fun. I like it here." + +Mom said, "I'm glad you like it, Lily. You are a big girl. You can do anything you want. I'm proud of you." + +They played on the slide, the swing, and the sandbox. They had a lot of fun. They saw the crow again, but they were not scared. They said, "Bye, crow. See you next time." They went home happy. +Sam liked to act like a fish. He would swim in the pool and make bubbles with his mouth. He would pretend he had fins and a tail. He would say "blub blub" to his mom and dad. + +One day, Sam went to the ocean with his family. He was very excited to see the big water. He wanted to act like a fish in the ocean. He put on his swimsuit and his goggles. He ran to the shore and jumped in. + +But the ocean was not like the pool. The ocean was deep and cold and salty. The waves were big and strong. Sam felt scared and lost. He could not see his mom and dad. He could not hear them say "blub blub". He wanted to go back to the pool. + +Then, Sam saw something shiny and colorful. It was a fish. A real fish. The fish swam up to Sam and looked at him. The fish smiled and said "blub blub". Sam smiled back and said "blub blub". The fish took Sam by the hand and led him to the surface. There, Sam saw his mom and dad. They were happy and relieved. They hugged Sam and thanked the fish. + +Sam learned that the ocean was not a place to act like a fish. The ocean was a place to meet a fish. A fish who was his friend. A fish who saved him. A fish who said "blub blub". +Once there was a little boy who was excited to talk to his family about something special. Every day, he told them about the expensive chimney that he had seen near his home. His family liked to hear him talk and were curious why it was special. + +One day, the family decided to go look at the chimney. When they got there, it was even more beautiful than the boy had described. The chimney was old, but it was expensive and in perfect condition. + +The family asked the boy why the chimney was so special. He explained that he wanted them to go home before the sun went down and make Santa's cookies on the chimney. Everyone was so excited! + +At home, the family enjoyed decorating the chimney. Then they put the cookies down. When Santa arrived later that night, he was so surprised to find the cookies because no one ever put them on a chimney before! He said that the chimney was so beautiful and expensive he decided to give the family a special treat. + +The family was so excited that their little boy had done something special and shared it with them. They all enjoyed their special treat and celebrated the night together! +One day, Jim and his cat walked to the park. It was a beautiful day outside and Jim loved to take his dependable cat for walks. "Where should we go first?" Jim asked his pet. The cat meowed in response. + +Jim and the cat decided to play by the pond where they saw some ducks. Suddenly, the ducklings waddled into the pond and started to swim away. It looked like they weren't coming back! "Oh no!", Jim said sadly. + +Just then, something miraculous happened. Jim's cat quickly hopped into the pond and began paddling towards the ducklings. Peering curiously from the bank, Jim watched as his dependable cat scooped the ducklings up one by one, bringing them back to safety! + +Jim cheered and hugged his cat tightly. And from that day forward, Jim knew he could count on the dependable cat to help him when he needed it most! +Once upon a time there was a little boy who lived in a big city. He was happy and content because he knew he could always go to a doctor if he ever needed help. +One day, the boy's parents had bad news for him. His grandparents had arrived from far away and were very sick. The boy was worried, so his parents took him to the doctor. +The doctor was kind and listened to the boy. He was told that his grandparents had been travelling for many days without food and now they were very ill. The doctor said that he would help them get better. +The boy watched as the doctor did his best to help his grandparents. He put some medicine in their water and gave them food to make them better. But the food was very bitter, so the boy was worried. +The doctor explained to the boy that although the food may have been bitter, it was necessary to make his grandparents strong and healthy again. The boy realise that even though something may taste bad, it can be what is best for him in the long run. +He thanked the doctor for all his help and stayed with his grandparents until they were better and strong. +The boy learned a valuable lesson - to always be willing to accept things that may seem difficult at first, for it can be for his own good in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a cricket. He was walking around looking for something to do. As he walked, he found a paint can. He was excited to paint something. So he grabbed it, opened it, and started to paint the wall. As he was painting, the cricket noticed it smelled disgusting and he started to feel funny. He looked over and saw that the paint was blue. He didn't like blue, so he decided to paint the wall red. Suddenly, something bad happened - he passed out. When he woke up, he saw that all the walls were a terrible yellow colour. The cricket was very sad and he ran away, never to be seen again. +Once there was a wealthy baby who lived in a big house. The baby loved to play and one of his favorite games was to clap. Every day he would clap his hands together and make lots of noise. He was so happy when he clapped. + +One day, the baby was playing his clapping game when a big, scary monster showed up at the door. The monster had bright yellow eyes and sharp teeth. The baby was very scared and he started to cry. The monster started to laugh and he said, "I will eat you if you don't stop clapping!" + +The baby was very frightened and he stopped clapping. The monster was pleased and he disappeared. But the baby was so sad and he never played his clapping game again. He was so scared of the monster that he stayed in his house all day and never went outside to play. The once wealthy baby was never happy clapping again. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Beth and Greg. + +Beth was always careful with her things. She always made sure things were neat and tidy, like lining up her toys and putting away her snacks. Beth never wasted anything. + +Greg, on the other hand, was not careful. He would play with his toys until they were broken and would throw away food he didn't like. Beth was ashamed of him for not caring about her things. + +One day, Beth asked Greg why he was so careless. Greg thought for a moment, then said that he wanted to waste things because it made him feel powerful. + +Beth was mad at Greg and said that wasting things was wrong and that he should be more careful. + +Greg decided to change his ways then and there. He started to take care of his things, and never wasted anything again. Beth was really happy and proud of him! +Once upon a time, there was a bull. He was very troubled. He didn't know what to do. He was so sad. + +Just then, he saw a kind-looking rabbit. The rabbit showed the bull a way to be happy. The bull followed the rabbit and they ended up at a beautiful field. The bull felt so much better! + +The rabbit showed the bull how to make friends and play a game. The bull was so excited! He played and laughed with his new friends in the field. + +The troubled bull was happy now. He had a wonderful time in the beautiful field. He would never forget his day with his rabbit friend. +Jimmy was walking in the park with his mommy. As they walked, they observed a funny orange goose. Jimmy asked his mommy, "What's that?" +"That is a goose," his mommy answered. +Jimmy was so excited. He wanted to get closer to the goose, so he asked his mommy, "Can I go and see it?" +His mommy said, "Yes! Just be careful!" +Jimmy stepped closer and carefully observed the orange goose. He watched as it waddled around the pond. It was so funny! Jimmy just smiled and kept observing the happy goose. +Eventually, it was time for Jimmy to go home. He said goodbye to the goose and waved as he walked away with his mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a dolphin who had broken his fin. He was sad and wanted to go swimming, but he was unable to. He asked his friend, a fish, if he could help. The fish said he could and began to fold a leaf from the sea. He rolled it and rolled it, until it was longer and wider. Then he had his fellow animals help him to attach it to the dolphin's broken fin. + +The dolphin was excited and began to swim with the new fin. It worked well and the dolphin was happy. He thanked his friend the fish and his animal friends, and they were very proud of themselves. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes when you come across a problem, asking your friends can help you find a solution. Working together can sometimes make the impossible, possible! +Once upon a time, there was a small puppy called Ben. Ben was very gentle, but had very rough fur. He was a lonely pup and wanted an owner to take care of him. + +One day, Ben decided to venture out of his home and explore the world around him. He came across a house and decided to cry out loud, in the hope of finding a family. + +"Who's there?" bellowed a voice. Ben was scared and began to weep. + +Then, the door opened, and out stepped a kind-hearted old man. "What's wrong?" the man asked. + +Ben spoke softly and told the old man his story. The man felt bad for Ben and decided to adopt him into his family. + +Ben stopped weeping and was filled with happiness. He wagged his tail and his new owner smiled. + +From that day onwards, Ben had a loving home and family. He never had to worry about being lonely or afraid ever again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. Every day, Lucy went to the park with her mum and Dad. One day, when they got there, Lucy saw a big problem. There was an ice cream all over the ground! + +Lucy knew that something had to be done, so she started to think of a way to solve the problem. Then she had an idea. She ran off to find some sponges and buckets. + +Soon she had cleaned up all the ice cream - Yay! But there was still some left that she couldn't get to. Then her Dad had a great idea - he gave her a tip. He said she needed a little broom to sweep up the last bit of the ice cream. + +Lucy was so happy! She quickly borrowed a broom from the park keeper and solved the problem. Everyone at the park was so pleased with her - even the park keeper said she was a very clever girl! +Lucy was feeling very proud. To say thank you, the park keeper gave her a very special reward - an ice cream - but she was careful not to eat it all in one go, because it would make her tummy feel spoiled! +One day, there was a boy and a girl who liked to play together. They were happy and laughed a lot. + +The boy gave the girl a bottle of perfume for her birthday. She was so delighted that she kissed the boy on the cheek. The boy felt very special and loved how gentle she was. + +The girl never stopped smelling the perfume. She wanted it all for herself. + +The boy felt sad that the girl would not share the perfume. He asked her nicely, but she laughed and refused. + +Suddenly, the boy felt very angry. He grabbed the bottle of perfume and threw it on the ground. It shattered and the smell filled the room. + +The girl was very shocked. She had never seen the boy so mad before. She started to cry and ran out of the room. + +The boy was very sorry. He knew he had done something wrong and that things would never be the same between them. He felt awful. +Once upon a time there were two fleas, one was big and one was small. They were very different but they were also best friends. + +Every day, the two fleas liked to play games and take naps together. But one day, they started to quarrel over whose turn it was to take a nap. + +The big flea said it was his turn, but the small flea said it was hers. They kept arguing until finally the small flea got so mad that she ran away. + +The big flea felt so sad and lonely without his best friend. He wanted to apologize, but he didn't know where to find her. + +Then one day, the big flea found that small flea and he apologized right away. They hugged and made up and decided to be best friends again! +One day, Jamie and his mom went to a festival to observe all the fun. There were clowns, performing animals and a big parade. Jamie was so excited to be there! + +At the festival, Jamie saw one of his friends, Tom. Tom had a big ice cream and Jamie felt a little jealous. He didn't understand why Tom had one, but Jamie didn't. + +Jamie's mom noticed his feelings, so she knelt down beside him. She put her hand on his shoulder and said, "There is enough ice cream for everyone, don't be jealous. Let's have fun and enjoy ourselves!" + +Jamie smiled and nodded. He couldn't believe that his mom was right. He was able to enjoy the festival and had a great time. + +The moral of the story is to not be jealous when seeing others with what you don't have. Instead, enjoy what you do have and have a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny who was very playful. He hopped around the meadow and could barely stay still. One day, while hopping around, he came across a gate. He was curious and tried to push the gate open, but it was too heavy. The bunny stumbled back and just stared at the gate. + +The next day he bounced back to the gate and tried to open it again. He was pushing and pushing with all his might, when out of nowhere a big bear appeared! The bunny scrambled back and stumbled over the grass. But then, he smelt something sweet coming from the gate.... honey! + +It was then that the bunny remembered the bee hive which he had seen close to the gate. He realized that the bees had made their home inside the gate. He had stumbled over the gate, because it was the home of the bees! + +The bunny was so happy, he ran back to the meadow and played with the bees. He was so pleased that he had found the playful bees and discovered their new home. +Once upon a time there was a family who was very adventurous. They decided to design a time machine so that they could travel back in time. They worked hard to build the machine, and when it was finished, they couldn't wait to take it for a test ride. + +The family jumped in the machine and started it up. Nothing happened. They tried again and again, but still the machine did not work. They were so disappointed! + +Just when they were about to give up, a mysterious figure appeared. "This machine needs more power," he said. He then pulled a strange object out of his pocket and said, "This will give the machine more power, but it will also make you very sick." + +The family thought it was too risky to take the object, so they decided not to use it. As a result, their adventurous time travel plans ended in failure. + +The family went home sad and disappointed. They wished they had been more careful and uncertain of the mysterious man's intentions. +Once upon a time there was a bright girl named Sally. Sally was very excited one day because she found something special. She found a box with something inside that she couldn't wait to reveal! + +Sally ran in to the house and placed the box on the kitchen counter. She opened the top of the box and peered inside. She could not believe her eyes! Inside the box was a beautiful bright diamond! + +Sally's Mom saw her and told her she couldn't keep it. Sally said she wanted to keep it, but Mom said she had to wait. Sally was very surprised, but she had to listen to her Mom. + +That's when Sally's Dad walked in. Sally showed Dad the diamond and asked if she could keep it. Dad had an idea! He said they could take it to the bank and the bank would keep it safe. + +Sally felt relieved. She couldn't keep the diamond in her house, but at least the bank would keep it safe. This solved the conflict and everyone was happy in the end. The bright diamond would stay safe for now! +Once upon a time, there was a cross near the sea. Every day, it shone in the sun and it looked the same. It was a regular cross in the sand. + +One day, a little girl wanted to touch the cross. She felt very excited and squealed with joy. She ran to the cross and touched it gently. It felt a bit cold in the sun, but also very smooth. + +The girl looked around. She felt so glad to see the cross there. She remembered it would always be her happy place. She thanked the cross and ran off to play. + +The cross stood in the same spot all day, every day. It watched over the small girl and the other children who came to play in the sand. It stayed regular, just like before. It felt like a friend. Whenever anyone was there, it was sure to be a happy place. + +THE +Once there lived two friendly friends – a monkey and a bird. The monkey had grey fur and big adventures, while the bird was feathery and had a sharp beak. + +The monkey loved exploring, but the bird had always wanted to join the monkey. One day, the monkey and the bird united, holding hands with their palms together. + +The two friends roamed the woods, searching for fun along the way. They peered up tall trees, and peeked into mysterious caves. Suddenly, something caught the bird's eye – a nest perched high above them. + +The monkey consulted his feathered friend and immediately began to build a ladder. As the sun shined down, the monkey and bird carefully secured the pieces, until a sturdy ladder rose in front of them. + +The friends beamed, holding palms as they climbed the ladder together. At the top, they both scrambled inside the nest, discovering a tiny bird's egg. + +As they united, they knew they had found a very special place. The monkey and bird vowed to be best friends always, and to look after their newfound treasure. Together, they proved that friendship can conquer anything. +One day, the sun shone brightly in the sky. Bob and Jane were ready to go outside and play. They asked if they could gather some friends to play together in the sun. + +Their mom said, "Yes, go and see who you can gather!" + +So, Bob and Jane went off to find some friends. First, they asked their neighbor, Lilly. Lilly said, "Yes! I'm ready to play with you in the sun!" + +Next, Bob and Jane went to their classroom to see if anyone was there. Sure enough, their teacher was there with their friends, Emily and Jack. Emily and Jack said, "We're ready to gather and play in the sun too!" + +Bob, Jane, Lilly, Emily, and Jack had a wonderful time playing in the sun together. They ran and laughed and gathered lots of fun memories. + +At the end of the day, they were all tired and ready to go home. They said goodbye to each other and went on their way, with smiles on their faces and happy memories of their time spent in the sun. +Once upon a time there was a mommy who was very mad. She wanted to punish her little boy for doing something bad. So, she put him in a corner and said he had to stay there. + +But it was a very sunny and happy day, and the little boy could see a rainbow in the sky. He wanted to run outside and go chasing after it. But he knew he was in trouble, so he stayed in his corner. + +But all of a sudden, something weird happened. Dark, rumbly clouds moved in, and all of a sudden there was thunder and rain. The little boy was very scared, but he didn't move from his corner. + +The rain kept pouring down, but then, just as suddenly as it started, the rain stopped. And when the little boy looked up into the sky again, he saw something amazing: a huge and beautiful rainbow. + +The mommy was very proud of her little boy. Even when he was being punished, he still knew to stay put. She gave him a big hug and promised him a special treat if he promised to always listen. + +The little boy promised, and they both went outside to play and chase rainbows until it was time for dinner. +Once upon a time, there were two little pigs. They were very excited to celebrate the very first day of Spring. The sun was shining and the sky was blue. + +One pig said, "I'm going to go jump in the mud! That will be so much fun!†+ +The other pig said, “That’s a foolish idea. What if you get all muddy?†+ +The first pig replied, “I don’t care. I want to celebrate the new season by playing in the mud. It’s going to be great!†+ +So, the two little pigs jumped into the mud and had a great time. They splashed and laughed and enjoyed the sun. + +When they were finally finished playing, they were both covered in mud from head to toe. They looked like two silly little pigs but they were having so much fun that they didn’t mind at all. They had celebrated the day the best way they knew how. +Once upon a time, there lived a humble fox. He lived by a big pond and loved to take naps in the warm sunshine. The fox spent a lot of his time playing and singing. And, he also loved to joke around and make everyone laugh. + +One day, the fox was walking alongside the pond, when he heard a funny sound. He hopped up and peered into the water and saw a giant fish with his eyes closed. The fox thought this was so funny that he started to laugh, and then he wanted to make a joke. + +The fox hopped onto a big rock, and wiggled his tail around. He started to laugh and call out, "Hey fish! Wake up! I have a joke for you!" The fish opened his eyes and smiled. + +The fox started to tell the fish his joke and they both laughed and laughed. A few moments later, the fox hopped down, gave the fish a bow, and went on his way. + +He was so happy that he had made a new friend, and was very proud of his humble joke. He smiled and wiggled his tail all the way home. +John was walking with his dog every day. He was very organized and he liked that his dog always followed him. One day, John and his dog went to the park. John saw a lot of birds and he wanted to get closer. He and his dog started chasing them. + +Suddenly, the dog ran near a big tree and started to struggle. He had gotten stuck in a hole and he couldn't get out. John knew he had to help his dog. He tried to pull and yank, but nothing worked. John's heart was heavy with worry and he started to cry. + +"Don't worry, John," someone said. "I can help your dog." + +The man asked John to keep calm and he quickly tried to free the dog. But it was too late. The man said that it was too hard and he could not help the dog. John watched sadly as the dog got lost in the hole and disappeared. + +John was left alone, feeling like he failed his pet. His organized routines were no longer the same without his dog. He had to learn to quickly accept this sad ending. +Once upon a time there was a little girl whose name was Lucy. She loved to play with her friends. One day, she decided to send a mail to all of them. + +She wrote some nice words on it and put it in the mailbox. Her mama saw what she was doing and said: "That was a very nice thing to do, Lucy. But it is quite difficult to spread the mail to all your friends!" + +Lucy was surprised. "What do you mean, mama?" she asked. + +"Well, when you put the mail in the mailbox, it will go to the post office and then it will be sent to each of your friends. That process takes time," said her mama. + +Lucy started to think about a way to spread the mail faster. Suddenly, she had an idea. She quickly ran to the phone and called all her friends, one after another, to invite them to come to her house to get the letters. + +Her plan worked! All her friends came and she gave them the mail. They were all so happy to receive her letters and they thanked her for the nice surprise. + +From that day on, Lucy knew that the best way to spread mail was to invite people to come and get it herself. +One day, Sarah had a big surprise for her little brother. She wrapped a big package carefully with paper and ribbon and ran off to find him. She found him playing in the backyard with his teddy bear. + +Sarah said, "Hey, little brother! I have a big surprise for you". + +He smiled with happiness and asked, "What is it?" + +Sarah said, "It's a tall surprise. Let's open it together and see!" + +They both opened the package carefully and inside they found a shiny new bicycle. They both got so excited, they jumped up and down screaming with joy. + +Sarah said, "Let's attach the buckle and I'll help you sit on it!" + +Little brother said, "I'm so excited!" + +Together they buckled the strap and Sarah helped him get on the bike. Little brother had the biggest smile of joy on his face as he started to pedal and move around on his new shiny bike. From then on, they went out riding together every day. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, called Alex and Ruby. They decided to go for a walk in the woods. As they were walking along the path, Alex noticed something sticking out of the ground. It was a twig. + +Ruby said, "Hey! Let's discuss what it is!" +Alex said, "Yes, alright!" + +They sat down and discussed the twig. After a few moments, Ruby had a lightbulb moment and told Alex that it could be an open door. + +Alex was confused, and asked Ruby what she meant. + +Ruby said, "The twig is a symbol. It's showing us that we can open ourselves up to new possibilities and have new adventures! We should always be open to exploring new opportunities in life." + +Alex smiled, and they continued on their walk, feeling more adventurous than they had before. + +The moral of this story is that when presented with a new opportunity, we should always be open to exploring it. Don't be afraid to try something new! +Tommy was out in the park with his dad. He loved playing with all he saw around him. + +There was an uncomfortable crane standing in the corner of the park. Tommy was curious and wanted to see what the crane was doing. + +“Dad!†Tommy tugged at his dad’s trousers, “Dad, can I go over there and see the crane? Please?†+ +His dad smiled and said, “Yes, Tommy, I will allow you to go over there.†+ +Tommy ran over, shouting with joy. He looked up at the crane and said, “Hello crane! What are you doing?†But the crane didn’t respond. + +Tommy stared at it for a while, then he decided to go back to his dad. Although he felt a little uncomfortable, he was sure the crane was friendly. + +“Bye bye crane!†He shouted as he ran away and waved. His dad smiled. +Once there was a little pig named Bob. Bob loved to jump in the mud! He was so happy and peaceful. One day he was looking for something to eat. He found a jar of sauce and he was so excited. He licked the sauce off of his paw and smiled with joy. + +For the rest of the day, Bob remained in the mud. He enjoyed the peacefulness and the taste of the sauce. As the sun began to set, Bob climbed out of the mud and ran back to his home. He was so full and content, he couldn't help but smile. From then on, Bob always looked for more juicy sauces to explore. +Mama and Mama's Son were walking in the mountains. Mama's Son was tired, but Mama said "Let's go up one more mountain!" + +Mama's Son said "No Mama, I'm too tired." + +Mama said "Come on, I'll attach you to me so you don't have to walk." + +Mama attached Mama's Son to her with a piece of cloth. Mama said "Now come on! We can make it to the top together." + +Mama and Mama's Son climbed the mountain together. When they got to the top, they both felt happy and proud. + +Mama said "Let's go down now and get some rest." She detached Mama's Son from her and they both went down the mountain. + +Mama's Son felt much less tired now that he was back on the ground. He gave Mama a big hug and said "Thanks for helping me get to the top of the mountain, Mama!" +One day, Mummy and Jimmy were playing in the garden. "Let's do some exercises, Jimmy!" said Mummy. +Jimmy was excited. He loved to exercise. So, he quickly clapped his hands and started to hop on one foot. Mummy beamed with pride. + +Then, Mummy spread out a big blanket for them to sit on. "Wow! That looks so fun!" said Jimmy. They both lay down on the blanket and felt the sun on their faces. + +They stayed like this until it was time to go inside. As Mummy and Jimmy were gathering up their things, Mummy said, "I'm so proud of you, Jimmy. You did lots of exercise today." + +Jimmy smiled with happiness. He was proud of himself too. +The sun was bright in the sky. There were two friends, a boy and a girl, playing in a green field. + +The girl was wearing a blue dress and the boy was wearing a red shirt. They were both very happy. Suddenly, the sky became dark and the wind began to blow. + +The two friends looked around, scared. They saw a tall man wearing a big, black boot. The man was having trouble walking and he had a worried face. + +Before the two friends could say anything, the man shouted out: "Freeze!" The boy and the girl both felt a chill. + +The man then said he was a magical being and he was trying to protect them from danger. He told them that if they stayed still they would be safe, so they stood still and held their breath. + +After a few minutes, the man said they could move again. He had saved them! The boy and the girl thanked the man, and he smiled before he slowly walked away. + +The two friends were glad they were safe. They hugged each other and continued to play in the field, this time careful to watch out for any more trouble. +Once upon a time, there was a little pup named Frisky. He was so excited, because he had just gotten a new toy! It was a long, yellow strip. Frisky had never seen anything like it, and he was so eager to play with it. + +He tried to bite it, but it wouldn't break! Frisky got so frustrated, he bit it harder and harder. But it wouldn't do anything! He was getting so mad, he just kept biting and biting. + +Then something strange happened. Suddenly, Frisky felt something sharp on his tongue! He was so scared and worried he let go of the yellow strip. + +He discovered that it was not a toy, but a bee! Frisky ran away quickly, leaving the bee behind. He was so relieved that nothing bad had happened and so glad he hadn't been stung. + +From then on, every time Frisky saw a bee, he got scared and ran away. He learnt his lesson - never play with things he doesn't know about! +Harry and his mommy went to his friend's house to play. His friend had lots of toys and his mommy told him to be good. When they got there, Harry saw a bathtub. He asked his mommy if he could take a bath, but she told him to wait until they got back home. + +When Harry was done playing, he asked his mommy if he could borrow the bathtub. But his lady friend said no. Harry asked why, so his lady friend told him the bathtub was filthy. + +Harry's mommy told him not to worry and said they would borrow the bathtub when they got home. But when they got there, Harry's mommy said no. She told him she had changed her mind, and that she did not want him to borrow the bathtub. + +Harry was sad because he wanted to take a bath. He had so looked forward to it, but had to leave without getting a chance to use it. + +His mommy's decision created a feeling of foreshadowing. Had Harry known it was not going to be possible to borrow the bathtub, he would have been even more disappointed. Sadly, Harry's hope of taking a bath was not fulfilled. +Mumble and Bob were the very best of friends. Every day they played together, walking in the park and laughing. But one day it was very hot. The heat was terrible and they were so hot they could hardly breath. + +They thought, maybe a nice shake would help. So, Mumble and Bob started to shake. They shook their hands and shook their feet, and around and round they went like a spinning top! + +But it was no good. The heat was too strong and the little friends started to get very tired. Soon enough, one by one, Mumble and Bob stopped shaking and lay down in the sun. + +The heat was too much for them, the poor little friends. It was a terrible ending for two very best of friends. +Once there was a little girl who had a special piece. She liked to squeeze it in her hands whenever she felt cold. She would take it with her wherever she went. + +One day, the girl took her piece to the park. She was so excited, she forgot to bring a coat and started to feel cold. The girl looked around and saw all her friends wearing warm sweaters and hats. She wanted to feel warm too! + +She closed her eyes and squeezed her piece tightly. Suddenly she felt warm, like a big hug from her mom. She smiled and said, "That's better!" Now she was happy and warm, even without a coat. + +The little girl opened her eyes and saw a new world around her. Everything was so exciting and full of wonder. She smiled and vowed to always keep her special piece close. +Once there was a poor little girl. She really wanted an orange but she had no money to buy one. She was so sad. Then she saw the park near her house had a big tree full of oranges. + +The little girl remembered her mother had told her not to take things that weren't hers. But she was so hungry for an orange, so she decided to take one. + +She got a big stick and started to climb the tree. It was very difficult, but she managed to reach the oranges. She was so excited to pick one, she almost slipped and fell. + +But before the girl could pick the orange, the park keeper came and shouted "Hey! What are you doing?" + +The little girl was scared, she started crying and said "I'm so sorry, I just wanted an orange. I'm poor and I'm hungry." + +The park keeper said "I understand. I have a better idea. Soak the oranges in water. That'll make them juicier and softer. That way you can still enjoy the orange without taking it away." + +The little girl smiled, she thanked the park keeper and went home. She soaked the orange in water, then cut it in half. It was the juiciest, most delicious orange she ever tasted. + +The little girl was so happy. From that day, she never forgot the kindness of the park keeper. +Once upon a time there was a fat bird. The bird wanted to fly, so it stretched its wings and tried to balance itself in the air. But no matter how hard it tried, it couldn't stay up. Every time the bird tried to fly, it dropped to the ground. + +One day, the bird saw a kite in the sky and noticed how it glided and balanced itself in the wind. The bird asked the kite how it managed to stay up. The kite told the bird that it was because it knew the price of balance. + +The bird was determined to learn the price too. After watching the kite carefully, the bird realized that to stay up it had to move with the wind. So the next time the bird tried to fly, it moved along with the wind, and voila! The bird was able to balance in the air. + +The bird was so happy that it was finally able to fly that it cheered with joy. And it continued to do so every time it balanced itself in the wind. +John seemed happy one day when he got a new pin. It was a shiny, silver pin that was very tidy. He decided to take it outside to show his friends. He went to the playground with the pin in his pocket. Although John was very excited, he soon found himself in a tricky situation. As he hopped down the slide, the pin fell out of his pocket. Panic set in as John searched the ground but he couldn't find it. He ran to tell his mom that he had lost the pin. + +John's mom had an idea. She showed him a small cardboard box with lots of little compartments inside. She told him that if he sorted all the items in the backyard into the box, it would help him find the pin. Once John had finished neatly sorting the items in the box, his mom pointed to a small compartment that had a shiny, silver pin inside. John was so pleased that he had found his pin! + +John now realized why his mom had made him tidy the backyard. With a smile on his face, he thanked her for helping him find it. From that moment on, John kept his pin inside the special box, and tidied the backyard whenever he needed to find it. +Mia was a little girl. She was three years old and she loved playing outside in her garden. One day, Mia was out in the garden when something strange caught her eye. + +Mia saw a small knife on the grass. It was dry and still. She went to pick it up. + +Mia asked her mom, "Mama, what is this?" + +Her mom said in a quiet voice, "That is a knife, Mia. It is very sharp and it can hurt you, so you need to put it down." + +Mia put the knife down and stayed away from it. She kept playing in the garden and was very careful not to touch the knife again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sophie. She was three years old and very adventurous. One day she wanted to go fishing with her dad. + +“Can I go fishing with you?†Sophie asked. + +“Yes, you can. Let’s get ready!†said her dad. + +Sophie was glad and ran to get her fishing pole. She could hardly wait to use it to catch some fish. + +When they reached the lake, Sophie and her dad put their poles in the water. They both looked around and waited. Then finally, Sophie felt something on her line. + +“Dad! I think I have a fish!†Sophie was so excited. + +“Yes! Now you can use your pole to reel it in!†said her dad. + +Sophie pulled and pulled, and soon, the fish was caught! She was so glad she got to use her pole. + +“Come on, let’s go show Mommy your big catch!†said her dad. + +Sophie smiled and followed her dad, feeling proud of her accomplishment. +Once upon a time there was a man who was sad. He wanted to go for a walk to clear his head. He went to the street but it was very thick with people. Everywhere he looked, he could see people walking and talking but he felt lonely. He sighed loudly. + +Just then, a small girl who he had not seen before, walked up to him. She looked up at him and said, “Why are you so sad?†The man kind of smiled and said, “I'm just not feeling very happy today.†The girl said, “Let's go for a walk together. That will cheer you up!†+ +The man nodded and they both started walking down the street. They talked and laughed and the man began to feel much better. He grinned at the girl and said, “Thank you for walking with me. I feel much better now!†+ +The girl smiled and said, “You're welcome. That's what friends do.†The man sighed with happiness and they both walked away, hand in hand down the street. +Once there was a lucky girl. Her name was Mia. One cold day, Mia decided to watch a video. She put in a disc, and pressed the button to start. Suddenly, the video began to freeze. Mia felt confused. She pressed the button again, but the video kept freezing. She could see pictures but they were all mixed up. + +Mia was annoyed, so she called her mom. "Mom!" she yelled, "the video won't work!" Mom rushed in and saw what was wrong. She smiled at Mia and said, "It looks like the video has a glitch. But don't worry, I know how to fix it." + +Mom grabbed a cloth and blew on the disc. Then she wiped it clean. She plugged the video back in and put the disc inside. Suddenly, the video started again! + +Mia was so excited. She shouted with joy and clapped her hands. Now she could watch the video and never be bored again. She was so lucky to have a mom that knew how to fix the video. +Once upon a time, there were two silly kids. The first kid liked to run, but the second kid liked to freeze. + +One day, the kids went on an adventure. They walked past a big old house with a huge wreck in the garden. All of the windows were smashed and the roof was falling apart. + +The first kid wanted to explore the wreck, but the second kid was scared. They didn't know what might be inside, and the second kid kept freezing in place. + +Then, a big dog poked his head through an open window. He was friendly and came out to meet the kids. The second kid was still scared, but the first kid wasn't scared one bit. + +The first kid promised he wouldn't get into any trouble, so the second kid agreed to let him explore the wreck. They were both brave and the second kid wasn't scared anymore. + +The two kids had a lot of fun exploring the wreck and playing with the dog. Before the day was through, they both had decided they wanted to come back. +Once there was a little boy. He was three years old and he loved to play. One day he needed to find a bush. He looked high and low and all he could find were small ones. He asked his mother if there was a large bush he could play in. His mother said she knew of a large bush in the park nearby. + +So the little boy and his mother went to the park. When they arrived, the little boy was amazed by how large the bush was. He could run and hide in the bush and explore everything around it. He spent the whole afternoon playing in the bush. + +When the boy's mother called him for dinner, the little boy talked about his large bush adventure all through dinner. After dinner, the little boy was already thinking of going back to the park to play in the large bush again. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Dave. Dave was three years old and very brave. One day he got a special present from his Mama - spaghetti! Dave was so excited he couldn't wait. But Mama told him to be careful - it was fragile. + +Dave opened the present and was surprised. The spaghetti was big and long and curly - just like a snake! Dave thought it was the best present ever. He wanted to get it out of the box. + +Mama said it was okay, but to be gentle. She helped Dave get it out. He carefully held the spaghetti in his hands and smiled. He knew he had to be careful - it was fragile! + +Dave wanted to play with it, so he and Mama went outside. They put the spaghetti in the grass and Dave raced around it. He giggled and laughed. Dave had so much fun with his spaghetti! But at last, it was time for him to go home. + +Mama helped Dave put the spaghetti back in the box. She reminded him it was fragile and must be handled with care. Dave understood. He hugged his Mama and smiled. +One day, a family wanted to go on a picnic. So they decided to get a rope and make a tent. Then they all gathered around it and the mum and dad held up each end of the rope. Then they began to settle the tent into the ground which took lots of effort. Everything was going great but then mum and dad noticed the rope was too short! It was very expensive and they didn't have enough money to buy a bigger one. + +So, the dad had an idea. He ran around to all his neighbours and asked if anyone had a long rope he could borrow. Finally, a friend said he had one he could lend. So the dad ran back and their family set the big rope over the tent. Then they started to settle it into the ground again. + +Finally, the tent was firmly settled and the family were delighted. Now it was time to make sandwiches and have a picnic! Yay! +A young girl named Sarah was sitting in her bedroom. She had a very strong desire to have an electric light bulb. She was so excited and couldn't wait to sit in the dark and have her lightbulb show her the way. + +One night, Sarah saw a bright and shining bulb outside her window. She jumped out of bed and ran out to get it. + +As she reached out to grab it, she heard a voice. It said, "If you want this bulb, you have to be strong and brave." + +Sarah was excited and determined to get the bulb, so she grabbed it firmly. Suddenly, the bulb burst! Sparks of electricity flew out and Sarah was thrown back. + +Sarah was very sad and hurt. She had not been strong enough to get the lightbulb. She went back to her bedroom to sit in the dark. +Paul was an alert three-year-old boy. He absolutely loved his little dog, Fuzzy. He always made sure to wipe Fuzzy clean and brush his fur. + +One day, Paul decided to take Fuzzy for a walk. He took him to the park and ran around playing with him. They had so much fun. + +But then Paul heard a loud noise and suddenly Fuzzy was scared. He ran away from Paul and before Paul could catch him, he had disappeared. Paul was sad and scared and he began to cry. + +The next day, Paul found out that Fuzzy had been hit by a car and he was gone forever. Paul was so sad and he wiped the tears from his face. No matter how hard he wished, Fuzzy was never coming back. +Once upon a time, there was a dog walking through a park in search of something delicious to eat. As he sniffed around, he came across a small patch of shade. He walked over and lay down underneath the shade. He was just about to take a nap when he saw something tasty in the grass. It was a juicy red apple! + +The dog's mouth started to water, and he quickly grabbed the apple with his teeth and bit into it. The apple was so delicious that the dog couldn't help but gobble it up. Afterwards, the dog was so full that he fell asleep underneath the shade. + +The next day, the dog was walking in the same park when he saw another patch of shade. He lay down to take a nap, but then noticed something else tasty in the grass. This time, there was a big juicy steak! + +The dog was so excited, but also remembered what had happened last time. He was a bit wary, so he walked over and took a small bite. To his delight, the steak was just as delicious as the apple was the day before! + +He quickly gobbled it up and lay back down in the shade, feeling content and full. He thought to himself how he was so lucky to find two delicious treats in two days! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Max. She was three years old and loved to explore. One day, Max found an old thick journal hidden in her house. She was so excited that she couldn't help but smile. Max opened the journal and saw all the colorful pictures inside. + +Max knew right away that this journal was special, and she wanted to share it with her best friend, Ruby. Max walked over to Ruby's house with the journal in hand, and when she arrived they both smiled at each other. + +Max opened the journal and showed it to Ruby. She was so amazed by all the pictures and smiling back at them. + +Ruby said, "Let's be friends forever, and we can keep the journal safe together." Max smiled and said, "Yes, let's be friends forever." + +Max and Ruby hugged each other, and Max kept the thick journal safe in her house. They both smiled with happiness, and kept the journal for a long time. +John and Kate were going on a new holiday. John wanted to go by plane, but Kate didn't agree. She wanted to go on a boat instead. + +John kept insisting that the plane was the best way to go, but Kate still disagreed. Eventually, they saw a new pilot and decided to ask for his help. +