diff --git "a/TinyStories_197.txt" "b/TinyStories_197.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_197.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +"Look, my waffle has a hole," Tom says. + +"Mine too," Lily says. + +They look at each other. They have an idea. + +"Let's play with our waffles," Tom says. + +"OK, how?" Lily asks. + +"Watch this," Tom says. He puts his finger in the hole. He makes his waffle talk. + +"Hello, I am a waffle. I am useful. I can be a hat, or a ring, or a wheel," he says. + +"That's funny," Lily says. She does the same. She makes her waffle talk. + +"Hello, I am a waffle too. I am useful. I can be a mask, or a bracelet, or a cookie," she says. + +They laugh. They make their waffles do different things. They have fun. They are creative. + +Their moms watch them. They smile. They are proud. They think their kids are smart and sweet. They finish their waffles. They hug and say goodbye. + +"Bye, Tom. Bye, Lily. See you soon," their moms say. + +"Bye, mom. Bye, friend. Let's play again," Tom and Lily say. + +They wave. They go home. They are happy. They love waffles. +One day, Tom and Anna went to the park with their mom. They saw a big pile of black rocks near the playground. Mom said they were coal, and they were used to make fire and heat. Tom and Anna wanted to play with the coal, but mom said no. She said coal was dirty and could hurt them. + +But Tom and Anna did not listen. When mom was not looking, they ran to the coal pile and started to throw the rocks around. They pretended they were giants and they could destroy anything. They smashed the coal on the ground, on the trees, on the swings. They made a big mess and a lot of noise. + +Mom heard the noise and saw the mess. She was very angry and scared. She ran to Tom and Anna and shouted at them. She said they were naughty and they had to stop. She said they could have hurt themselves or someone else. She said they had to clean up the mess and say sorry. + +Tom and Anna were confused. They did not understand why mom was angry. They thought they were just having fun. They did not know coal was important and dangerous. They felt bad and sad. They said sorry to mom and helped her clean up the mess. They learned their lesson and never played with coal again. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to swim in the lake near their house. One day, they see a weird thing in the water. It is big and green and has a long tail. + +"What is that?" Lila asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe a fish?" Ben says. + +They swim closer to the weird thing. It sees them and makes a loud noise. It sounds like a roar. + +"Run!" Ben shouts. + +They swim away from the weird thing. They swim fast to the shore. They are scared and wet. + +"Are you okay?" Lila asks. + +"Yes, I'm okay. Are you?" Ben says. + +"Yes, I'm okay. That was scary!" Lila says. + +They look at the lake. The weird thing is gone. They don't see it anymore. + +"Where did it go?" Ben asks. + +"Maybe it went to the west. That's where the sun goes down." Lila says. + +"Maybe. Let's not swim there again." Ben says. + +They agree. They go back to their house. They tell their moms about the weird thing. Their moms hug them and give them cookies. They are happy and safe. +Lily and Ben were playing pirates on the beach. They had a big box for a ship and a stick for a flag. They pretended to sail to a faraway island where they could find treasure. + +"Look, there is the island!" Ben said, pointing to a big rock in the water. "Let's go and dig for gold and jewels!" + +"Okay, but be careful!" Lily said. "The water is deep and cold. We need to wear our life jackets." + +They put on their life jackets and got out of the box. They held hands and walked towards the rock. The water was up to their knees, then their waists, then their chests. + +"Ben, I'm scared!" Lily said. "The water is too high. I can't swim. Please, let's go back!" + +But Ben did not listen. He wanted to reach the island. He pulled Lily along and said, "Don't be a baby! We are almost there. Come on, it will be fun!" + +Suddenly, a big wave came and knocked them over. They splashed and cried for help. They lost their stick and their life jackets. They were very scared and cold. + +Luckily, their mom and dad saw them and ran to the water. They grabbed them and brought them back to the shore. They wrapped them in towels and hugged them. + +"Lily, Ben, are you okay?" their mom asked. "What were you doing? You know you are not allowed to go in the water without us!" + +"We were playing pirates," Ben said. "We wanted to go to the island and find treasure." + +"There is no treasure on that rock," their dad said. "It's just a rock. And it's very dangerous to go in the water without supervision. You could have drowned!" + +Lily and Ben felt very embarrassed. They knew they had been naughty and foolish. They said sorry to their mom and dad and promised to never do it again. + +Their mom and dad forgave them and kissed them. They said they loved them very much and they were glad they were safe. + +They packed up their box and their towels and went home. They decided to play pirates in their backyard instead, where it was safer and warmer. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to walk and see the world. One day, they walk to the park. They see many things: trees, flowers, birds, dogs, and people. + +"Look, Tom, a big dog!" Sue says. She points to a brown dog with a long tail. The dog is playing with a ball. + +"Wow, he is big!" Tom says. He likes dogs, but he is a little scared of big ones. He holds Sue's hand. + +The dog sees Tom and Sue. He runs to them. He wants to play. He barks and jumps. + +"Hi, dog!" Sue says. She is not scared. She smiles and pets the dog. + +"Be careful, Sue!" Tom says. He is still scared. He hides behind Sue. + +The dog licks Sue's face. He is friendly. He wags his tail. + +"See, Tom, he is nice!" Sue says. She laughs and hugs the dog. + +Tom sees that the dog is nice. He is not scared anymore. He comes out from behind Sue. He pets the dog too. + +"Hi, dog!" Tom says. He smiles and rubs the dog's ears. + +The dog is happy. He has two new friends. He plays with Tom and Sue. They throw the ball and run. + +Tom and Sue are happy too. They have fun with the dog. They walk and see the world. The world is big, but they are not small. They have each other. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys and their dog, Spot. Spot is a cute dog. He has brown fur and a black nose. He likes to run and jump and lick Tom and Lily's faces. + +One day, Tom and Lily are playing with Spot in the garden. They throw a ball and Spot chases it. They laugh and clap and cheer. Spot barks and wags his tail. They have a lot of fun. + +But soon, they feel tired. They yawn and rub their eyes. Mom comes out and says, "It's time for your nap, kids. Come on, let's go inside." + +Tom and Lily nod and follow Mom. They say, "Bye, Spot. See you later." Spot barks and wags his tail. He follows them inside, too. + +Mom takes Tom and Lily to their room. She tucks them in their beds and gives them a kiss. She says, "Sleep well, my sweeties. I love you." Tom and Lily say, "We love you, too, Mom." They close their eyes and fall asleep. + +Spot jumps on their bed and curls up next to them. He is a good dog. He likes to nap with Tom and Lily. He closes his eyes and falls asleep, too. They all have a cute nap. +Lila and Ben were at the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and make castles and shapes. Lila made a big star with shells and stones. Ben made a round ball with a stick on top. + +"Look at my star, Ben!" Lila said. "It is so pretty and shiny!" + +"Look at my ball, Lila!" Ben said. "It is so big and round!" + +They were both proud of their sand creations. But then they saw something that made them worry. The water was coming closer and closer to their sand. It was the tide. + +"Mom, dad, the tide is coming!" Lila shouted. "It will melt our sand!" + +"Melt our sand?" Ben asked. "What does that mean?" + +"It means the water will make our sand go away," Lila explained. "It will wash away our star and ball. We have to save them!" + +They ran to their sand and tried to pick up their star and ball. But they were too heavy and wet. They broke apart in their hands. Lila and Ben felt sad and angry. + +"That's not fair!" Lila cried. "We worked so hard on our sand!" + +"Why did the tide do that?" Ben asked. "It is so mean and dull!" + +Their mom and dad came to comfort them. They hugged them and wiped their tears. + +"I'm sorry, sweeties," their mom said. "The tide is part of nature. It comes and goes every day. It doesn't mean to hurt your sand. It just follows the moon." + +"Maybe you can make new sand creations tomorrow," their dad said. "Or you can play with something else. There are many fun things to do at the beach." + +Lila and Ben looked around. They saw other kids playing with balls, kites, buckets, and shovels. They saw birds, crabs, and fish. They saw the sun, the clouds, and the rainbow. + +They realized that their mom and dad were right. The beach was still a wonderful place. They smiled and nodded. + +"Okay, mom, dad," Lila said. "We will try again tomorrow." + +"Or maybe we will play with something else," Ben said. "The beach is full of surprises." + +They held their mom and dad's hands and walked along the shore. They saw their sand creations slowly disappear in the water. They felt a little sad, but also a little curious. They wondered what the tide would bring tomorrow. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play games. Today they play a game with cards. The cards have pictures of animals. Anna and Ben take turns to pick a card and say the name of the animal. + +Anna picks a card with a cat. She says, "Cat". Ben picks a card with a dog. He says, "Dog". They keep playing until there are no more cards. + +"Who wins?" Anna asks. + +"Let's count the cards," Ben says. They count the cards they have. Anna has six cards. Ben has seven cards. + +"I win!" Ben says. He is happy. + +Anna is sad. She wanted to win. She says, "No fair! You have more cards than me!" + +Ben sees that Anna is sad. He does not want to make her sad. He says, "It's okay, Anna. It's just a game. You are still my friend. Do you want to share my cards?" + +Anna looks at Ben. She sees that he is kind. She says, "Okay, Ben. Thank you. You are a lovely friend." + +They share the cards. They become happy again. They hug each other. They are good friends. +Lily liked to play with her toy truck. She had many things to load on it, like blocks, balls, and books. She would drive the truck around the room and pretend to deliver the things to different places. + +One day, she found a big hat in her closet. It was her dad's hat, and it was impressive. It was black and shiny, and had a feather on the side. Lily thought it would look good on her truck. She put the hat on the truck's roof and loaded some more things on the back. + +She drove the truck to the kitchen, where her mom was making lunch. She wanted to show her mom the impressive hat. But when she got there, she saw that the hat was gone. She looked around and saw that the hat had fallen off the truck on the way. She felt sad and ran to find the hat. + +She followed the trail of things that had also fallen off the truck. She saw a block in the hall, a ball in the living room, and a book in the bathroom. She picked them up and put them back on the truck. She hoped the hat was not too far away. + +She finally found the hat in the garden. It was on the grass, and a bird was sitting on it. The bird looked happy and sang a song. Lily smiled and said hello to the bird. She asked the bird if she could have the hat back. The bird nodded and flew away. Lily thanked the bird and took the hat. She put it on her head and felt impressive. She drove the truck back to the kitchen and showed her mom the hat. Her mom smiled and said she looked very nice. Lily was happy and gave her mom a hug. +Sara and Ben were making cookies with Mom. They had a big bowl of dough and some cookie cutters. Sara wanted to make stars and Ben wanted to make hearts. They rolled the dough and cut out the shapes. Mom put them on a tray and said, "Now we have to wait for them to bake in the oven. Don't peek, or they won't be ready." + +Sara and Ben nodded, but they were very curious. They wanted to see how their cookies looked. They waited for a few minutes, then Sara whispered to Ben, "Let's peek, just a little bit. Mom won't notice." Ben shook his head. He said, "No, we have to listen to Mom. She knows how to make cookies. If we peek, they might get burned or flat." + +Sara didn't listen. She tiptoed to the oven and opened the door a little bit. She saw the cookies rising and browning. They smelled yummy. She smiled and said, "Look, Ben, they're almost done. They're so pretty." But then, she heard Mom coming back. She tried to close the door, but it was too hot. She burned her finger and cried out loud. + +Mom heard Sara's cry and ran to the kitchen. She saw Sara holding her finger and the oven door open. She said, "Oh, Sara, what did you do? You peeked, didn't you? You know you're not supposed to do that. You could have hurt yourself or ruined the cookies." She took Sara's finger and put some ice on it. She said, "I'm sorry you're hurt, but you have to be more careful and follow the rules. Peeking is not helpful, it's naughty." + +Ben felt sorry for Sara, but he also felt proud. He had been a good boy and listened to Mom. He said, "Mom, I didn't peek. I wanted to wait for the cookies to be ready. I was helpful, right?" Mom smiled and hugged Ben. She said, "Yes, you were very helpful, Ben. Thank you for being patient and respectful. You can have the first cookie when they're done." Ben grinned and said, "Thank you, Mom. Can I have a heart cookie, please?" Mom said, "Of course, you can. And Sara can have a star cookie, too, when her finger feels better. We can all share and enjoy the cookies together." Sara nodded and said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I won't peek again. I love you and Ben and the cookies." Mom said, "I love you, too, Sara. And I love you, too, Ben. You're both my sweet cookies." They all hugged and laughed and waited for the cookies to cool down. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toy trucks and cars. They make roads and bridges with blocks and books. They load their trucks with rocks and sticks. They zoom and honk and crash. + +One day, they have a big idea. They want to make a wreck. A wreck is when cars and trucks break and smash. They think it is fun and exciting. They find a big cardboard box and cut a hole in it. They say it is a tunnel. + +"Let's load our trucks and go through the tunnel!" Tim says. He puts some rocks and sticks in his red truck. Sam does the same with his blue truck. They drive their trucks to the box. They take turns to go through the hole. + +But then, something goes wrong. Tim tries to go through the tunnel too fast. His truck hits the edge of the hole and flips over. The rocks and sticks fall out and block the hole. Sam can't go through the tunnel anymore. He stops his truck and looks at the mess. + +"Oh no! You made a wreck!" Sam says. He is angry and sad. He wants to play more. He tries to push the rocks and sticks away, but they are too heavy. He can't move them. + +Tim feels sorry. He knows he made a mistake. He wants to help his brother. He thinks hard. He is clever. He has an idea. + +"Wait, Sam! I have a plan!" Tim says. He runs to the kitchen and comes back with a big spoon. He gives it to Sam. "Here, use this! It is a shovel. You can dig the rocks and sticks out of the tunnel. Then we can play again!" + +Sam smiles. He thinks Tim is clever. He takes the spoon and starts to dig. He makes a pile of rocks and sticks next to the box. He clears the hole. He can go through the tunnel again. + +"Thank you, Tim! You are a good brother!" Sam says. He drives his truck through the tunnel and honks. Tim does the same with his truck. They laugh and hug. They play with their trucks and cars. They make more roads and bridges. They have fun. They are happy. +Lily and Tom were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food with pots and pans. They also liked to dress up with aprons and hats. + +One day, they found a big cake on the table. It looked so good, with pink frosting and sprinkles. Lily and Tom wanted to taste it, but they knew it was for Mom's birthday. + +"Can we have a little bite?" Lily asked Tom. + +"I don't know," Tom said. "Mom said we have to wait until she comes home." + +"But I'm hungry," Lily said. "And the cake smells so good." + +Lily reached for the cake, but Tom stopped her. + +"No, Lily, we can't," Tom said. "Mom will be mad if we ruin her cake." + +Just then, they heard a loud noise. It was the doorbell. Someone was at the door. + +"Who is it?" Lily and Tom wondered. + +They ran to the door and opened it. It was a charming man with a big smile and a bunch of flowers. He was Mom's friend, Jack. + +"Hello, Lily and Tom," Jack said. "Is Mom home?" + +Lily and Tom shook their heads. They felt shy and scared. They did not know Jack very well. + +"Can we help you?" Tom asked. + +Jack nodded. He walked into the kitchen and saw the cake. + +"Wow, what a beautiful cake," Jack said. "Is it for Mom?" + +Lily and Tom nodded. They felt nervous. They hoped Jack would not see the bite marks they had made on the cake. + +Jack smiled. He took out a knife and cut a big slice of the cake. + +"Would you like some?" he asked Lily and Tom. + +Lily and Tom trembled. They did not know what to say. They looked at each other and then at the cake. + +They heard Mom's car in the driveway. She was home. + +"Oh no," Lily and Tom whispered. "We're in trouble." +Lily was a little girl who liked to bake. She liked to mix flour and eggs and sugar and make yummy cakes. She liked to put icing and sprinkles on top and share them with her friends. + +One day, Lily wanted to bake a cake for her mom's birthday. She asked her dad to help her. They went to the kitchen and got all the things they needed. Lily was very happy. + +But then, Lily saw that they had no eggs. She started to worry. How could they make a cake without eggs? She asked her dad what to do. He said they could go to the store and buy some eggs. He said they had enough time. + +Lily and her dad put on their coats and shoes and went to the car. They drove to the store. Lily saw many things in the store. She saw fruits and vegetables and bread and cheese. She saw toys and books and candy. She wanted to look at everything. + +But her dad said they had to hurry. He said they only needed eggs. He took a carton of eggs and paid for them. He said they had to go back to the car. He said they had to bake the cake. + +Lily and her dad got in the car and drove back home. Lily hoped they would make it in time. She hoped the cake would be yummy. She hoped her mom would like it. + +They got home and went to the kitchen. They mixed the flour and the eggs and the sugar. They poured the batter in a pan and put it in the oven. They waited for the cake to bake. Lily watched the clock. She saw the hands move. She saw the cake rise. She smelled the yummy smell. + +Her dad said it was time to take the cake out. He used oven mitts and took the pan out. He put it on a rack to cool. He said they had to wait a little bit. He said they had to put icing and sprinkles on the cake. + +Lily waited and waited. She was very excited. She wanted to see the cake. She wanted to taste the cake. She wanted to give the cake to her mom. + +Finally, her dad said the cake was ready. He gave Lily a knife and a spatula. He helped her spread the icing on the cake. He helped her sprinkle the sprinkles on the cake. He helped her write "Happy Birthday Mom" on the cake. + +The cake looked very pretty. It looked very yummy. Lily was very proud. She said thank you to her dad. He said thank you to her. He said they did a great job. + +They put the cake on a plate and covered it with a cloth. They hid it in the living room. They waited for mom to come home. They heard the door open. They heard mom's voice. They ran to the door and hugged her. They said happy birthday to her. They said they had a surprise for her. + +They took her to the living room and showed her the cake. Mom's eyes got big. She smiled. She said wow. She said it was the most beautiful cake she ever saw. She said it looked very yummy. She said she loved it. She said she loved Lily and dad. + +She hugged them and kissed them. She said thank you to them. She said they were the best. She said they made her very happy. + +They cut the cake and ate it. It was very yummy. They all enjoyed it. They all laughed and talked. They all had a good time. + +Lily was very happy. She was not worried anymore. She had made a cake for her mom. She had made her mom happy. She had made her dad happy. She had made herself happy. + +She thought baking was fun. She thought she would bake more cakes. She thought she would try new things. She thought she would learn more words. + +She thought she was a big girl. She thought she was a good girl. She thought she was a happy girl. +Ben and Lily were best friends. They liked to play with toys, draw pictures and listen to music. One day, Ben brought a new CD to Lily's house. He said, "This is my favorite music. It is very fun and loud. Do you want to hear it?" + +Lily nodded and smiled. She liked music too. Ben put the CD in the player and turned it on. The music was very fun and loud. Ben and Lily started to dance and jump. They had a lot of fun. + +But Lily's mom did not like the music. She was upset. She came to the room and said, "What is this noise? Turn it off! It is too loud and rude. It hurts my ears." + +Ben and Lily stopped dancing and jumping. They looked at Lily's mom. They were scared. Ben said, "I'm sorry, Lily's mom. This is my favorite music. It is not noise. It is fun and loud." + +Lily's mom said, "I don't care. I don't like it. It is not good music. You have to turn it off. And you have to go home, Ben. You can't play here anymore." + +Ben and Lily were very sad. They did not understand why Lily's mom was so upset. They liked the music. They liked to play together. They did not want to go home. They did not want to stop being friends. + +But they had to accept what Lily's mom said. They turned off the music. Ben took his CD and said goodbye to Lily. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I hope you are not mad at me. I still like you. You are still my best friend." + +Lily said, "I'm not mad at you, Ben. I still like you too. You are still my best friend. Maybe we can play again another day. Maybe we can listen to another music. A music that Lily's mom likes too." + +Ben and Lily hugged and smiled. They hoped they could play again another day. They hoped they could find a music that everyone liked. They hoped they could be happy again. +Ben and Lily were playing in the backyard with their toy cars. They liked to make noises and pretend they were driving fast. Sometimes they would crash into each other and laugh. + +But then they saw a big bird on the roof of their house. It was black and white and had a long yellow beak. It was making loud noises too. + +"What is that?" Lily asked. + +Ben shrugged. "I don't know. Maybe a duck?" + +Lily shook her head. "No, ducks are not black and white. And they don't go on roofs. They go in ponds." + +Ben frowned. "Well, maybe it's a penguin?" + +Lily rolled her eyes. "No, penguins are not noisy. And they don't go on roofs. They go in snow." + +Ben thought hard. He wanted to explain what the bird was, but he didn't know. He wished his mom or dad were here. They would know. + +Then the bird flew down from the roof and landed near them. It looked at them with its shiny eyes and opened its beak. + +"Hello, children," it said. "Do you want to play with me?" + +Ben and Lily gasped. They had never heard a bird talk before. They were scared and amazed. + +"Who are you?" Ben asked. + +"I'm a magpie," the bird said. "I like shiny things and I like to talk. I saw your toy cars and I wanted to see them. They are very shiny and pretty." + +Ben and Lily looked at their toy cars. They were shiny and pretty. They liked them too. + +But they didn't like the magpie. He was crazy and rude. He had no right to take their toy cars. + +"Go away," Lily said. "These are our toy cars. You can't have them." + +The magpie tilted his head. "Why not? I like them. And I'm bigger than you. I can take them if I want." + +He reached his beak to grab one of the toy cars. Ben and Lily shouted and tried to stop him. They were angry and scared. They wanted their toy cars back. + +"Help!" they cried. "Mom! Dad! There's a crazy bird on our toy cars!" +Anna and Ben are friends who like to play with their toy horses. They have a small stable made of cardboard where they keep their horses when they are not riding them. One day, it starts to rain very hard and they hear thunder and see lightning. They are worried about their horses. + +"Ben, we have to save our horses!" Anna says. "The rain will soak them and the stable will get wet and break!" + +"OK, Anna, let's go!" Ben says. They put on their raincoats and boots and run outside to the backyard. They see their stable and their horses on the grass. The rain is pouring down and the stable is getting soggy. + +"Quick, Ben, help me carry the stable and the horses inside!" Anna says. They each grab one end of the stable and lift it up. They also pick up their horses and run back to the house. They are very wet and muddy, but they are happy that they saved their horses. + +"Good job, Anna and Ben!" Mom says when she sees them. "You are very brave and caring. But now you need to dry off and clean up. Come on, I'll help you." + +"Thank you, Mom!" Anna and Ben say. They hug their horses and put them on a towel. They take off their raincoats and boots and go to the bathroom. Mom gives them a warm bath and a clean change of clothes. They feel cozy and snug. + +"Can we play with our horses again, Mom?" Anna asks. + +"Sure, honey, but not outside. You can play with them in your room. And maybe you can make a new stable for them with some boxes and paper." Mom says. + +"OK, Mom, that sounds fun!" Ben says. They go to their room and start to make a new stable for their horses. They are not worried anymore. They are happy. +Anna loves to play with her fairy doll. She pretends that the fairy can fly and do magic. She talks to the fairy and tells her stories. One day, she wants to show the fairy to her friend Lily, who lives next door. + +She puts the fairy in her pocket and runs to Lily's house. She knocks on the door and Lily opens it. "Hi, Anna! Do you want to play?" Lily asks. + +"Yes, I do! And I have something to show you. Look!" Anna says and takes out the fairy from her pocket. But the fairy looks sad and wrinkled. Her wings are bent and her dress is torn. Anna stretched the fairy too much in her pocket and hurt her. + +"Oh, no! What happened to your fairy?" Lily says. "She looks very unhappy." + +"I'm sorry, fairy. I didn't mean to hurt you. I just wanted to bring you with me. Can you forgive me?" Anna says and hugs the fairy. + +The fairy smiles and says, "It's okay, Anna. I know you love me. But next time, please be more careful. Fairies are delicate and need space to fly and breathe. If you want to take me with you, put me in a box or a bag, not in your pocket." + +"Okay, fairy. I will do that. Thank you for being my friend. And I'm sorry, Lily. I wanted to show you my fairy, but I made a mistake." Anna says. + +"That's okay, Anna. I understand. And I'm glad your fairy is okay. She is very pretty and kind. Can we play with her together?" Lily says. + +"Yes, we can! Let's go to the garden and let her fly. Are you ready, fairy?" Anna says. + +"Yes, I'm ready. And I'm happy. Let's go!" The fairy says. + +Anna, Lily and the fairy go to the garden and play. They have fun and laugh. They learn to be gentle and respectful with the fairy and each other. They are good friends. +One day, Tom and Lily went to the farm with their mom. They saw many animals, like cows, sheep, chickens and horses. They liked to watch them and feed them. But there was one animal that they did not know. It was big and pink and had a curly tail. It made a loud noise like "oink oink". + +"What is that?" Tom asked his mom. + +"That is a pig," mom explained. "Pigs are animals that live on farms. They like to eat and roll in the mud. They give us meat and bacon." + +Tom and Lily nodded. They wanted to see the pig closer. They walked to the fence where the pig was. The pig saw them and came to them. It sniffed them with its nose and rubbed its head on the fence. + +"Hello, pig," Lily said. "You are very cute. Can we pet you?" + +The pig oinked and wagged its tail. It seemed to like them. Tom and Lily reached out their hands to touch the pig. But then, something unknown happened. The pig opened its mouth and bit Tom's finger. Tom screamed and pulled his hand back. He started to cry. The pig oinked again and ran away. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom cried. "The pig bit me! Why did it do that?" + +Mom ran to Tom and hugged him. She looked at his finger. It was red and sore, but not bleeding. + +"I'm sorry, Tom," mom said. "The pig did not mean to hurt you. Sometimes, pigs bite when they are scared or hungry. Maybe the pig thought your finger was food. You have to be careful when you touch unknown animals. They might not like it." + +Tom nodded. He felt better. Mom gave him a band-aid and a kiss. Lily gave him a hug and a cookie. + +"Are you okay, Tom?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, I'm okay," Tom said. "But I don't like pigs anymore. They are mean and rude." + +Lily smiled. She still liked pigs. She thought they were funny and silly. + +"Maybe the pig was just playing with you," she said. "Maybe it wanted to be your friend." + +Tom shook his head. He did not believe her. He did not want to be friends with a pig. He liked the other animals better. He decided to stay away from the pig for the rest of the day. He hoped the pig would not bite him again. +Tom and Lily wanted to make a snowman in winter. They put on their warm hats, coats, gloves and boots. They went outside and saw a lot of white snow on the ground. + +"Let's find a good spot for our snowman!" Tom said. + +"OK, I will help you roll the snowballs!" Lily said. + +They worked hard and rolled three big snowballs. They stacked them on top of each other. They found a carrot, two stones and a scarf. They gave the snowman a nose, eyes and a scarf. + +"Wow, our snowman looks great!" Tom said. + +"Yes, he does! We succeeded!" Lily said. + +They were very happy and proud of their snowman. They gave him a hug and a smile. They decided to name him Frosty. + +"Hello, Frosty! We are your friends!" Tom and Lily said. + +Frosty did not say anything, but he seemed to smile back. He was a modest snowman, but he was happy too. He liked Tom and Lily, and he liked winter. +Sam and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. Sam has a big truck. Ben has a small car. They share their toys and have fun. + +One day, Sam and Ben find a new toy. It is a scale. A scale can tell how much weight something has. Sam and Ben are curious. They want to try the scale. + +"Let's see how much weight our toys have," Sam says. He puts his big truck on the scale. The scale shows a big number. "Wow, my truck has a lot of weight!" Sam says. + +"My turn, my turn!" Ben says. He puts his small car on the scale. The scale shows a small number. "Oh, my car has little weight," Ben says. + +Sam laughs. "Your car is too small. It is not a good toy. My truck is better. It has more weight. It is a good toy," Sam says. + +Ben feels sad. He does not like what Sam says. He loves his car. He thinks it is a good toy. He wants to show Sam. + +"Look, Sam, my car can do something your truck cannot do," Ben says. He picks up his car and throws it at the scale. He wants to break the scale. + +But Ben is not careful. He throws his car too hard. The car hits the scale and bounces back. It hits Ben in the face. Ben cries. He feels pain. He has a red mark on his face. + +Sam is scared. He sees what Ben did. He sees Ben cry. He sees the red mark. He feels sorry. He did not mean to hurt Ben. He did not mean to be mean. + +"Ben, Ben, I am sorry. I am sorry. Are you okay?" Sam says. He runs to Ben. He hugs him. He tries to make him feel better. + +But Ben does not want to talk to Sam. He does not want to play with him. He does not want to be his friend. He is angry. He is sad. He is hurt. + +He pushes Sam away. He picks up his car. He runs to his mom. He tells her what happened. He asks her to take him home. + +Sam is left alone. He looks at the scale. He looks at his truck. He does not feel happy. He feels bad. He wishes he did not say those words. He wishes he did not laugh. He wishes he was more careful. He wishes he could say sorry. He wishes he could be friends with Ben again. + +But it is too late. Ben is gone. Sam has no friend. He has no fun. He has a bad day. He has a bad ending. +Tom and Anna were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat, a scarf and a carrot nose. They gave him a name: Bob. + +"Bob is very impressive," Tom said. "He is the biggest snowman in the landscape." + +Anna nodded. She liked Bob too. He looked happy and friendly. She gave him a hug. + +But then the sun came out. It was very bright and warm. The snow started to melt. + +"Oh no!" Tom cried. "Bob is melting! He is losing his hat and his scarf and his nose!" + +Anna was sad. She did not want Bob to melt. She wanted him to stay with them. + +"Can we save him?" she asked. + +Tom thought hard. He had an idea. + +"Maybe we can move him to a colder place," he said. "Like the shade or the freezer." + +They tried to push Bob, but he was too heavy and wet. They could not move him. + +They looked at Bob. He was getting smaller and smaller. + +They felt sorry for him. + +"Goodbye, Bob," they said. "We will miss you. You were a very impressive snowman." +Anna liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She liked to stir the soup, cut the bread, and taste the cheese. But she did not like spicy food. Spicy food made her mouth hurt and her eyes water. + +One day, mom was making a spicy dish with peppers and onions. She told Anna to stay away from the stove, because it was very hot and could burn her. Anna nodded, but she was curious. She wanted to see what mom was cooking. She climbed on a chair and peeked over the pot. + +The spicy smell made Anna sneeze. She lost her balance and fell off the chair. She grabbed the sheet that was on the table to break her fall. But the sheet was not a sheet. It was mom's apron. And mom's apron was on fire! + +Anna screamed and dropped the apron. Mom heard her and ran to the kitchen. She saw the fire and grabbed a lid. She put the lid on the apron and smothered the flames. She hugged Anna and checked her for burns. She was glad that Anna was not hurt. + +Mom scolded Anna for being naughty and not listening to her. She told her to never touch the stove or the apron again. She also told her to stay away from spicy food, because it was not good for her. Anna said she was sorry and promised to be good. She learned her lesson. She did not like spicy food or fire. She liked soup, bread, and cheese. And she liked mom. +Lily was a very intelligent girl. She liked to read books and learn new things. She also liked to make crafts with paper, scissors and glue. She had many colorful papers and stickers in her room. + +One day, she wanted to make a card for her friend Sam, who was sick. She cut out a big heart from red paper and wrote "Get well soon" on it. Then she looked for some glue to stick the heart on a white card. But she could not find any glue. She searched in her drawers, her shelves and her backpack. She only found a bottle of water, a pencil and a banana. + +She was sad and did not know what to do. She asked her mom for help. Her mom was very kind and smart. She said, "Lily, I have an idea. Why don't you use the water and the pencil to make glue? You can recommend this to your friends too. It is easy and fun." + +Lily was curious and happy. She said, "How do I do that, mom?" Her mom said, "You need to peel the banana and mash it with a fork. Then you need to add some water and stir it well. You will get a sticky paste that you can use as glue. You can use the pencil to draw some dots or lines on the paper where you want to stick the heart. Then you can spread the paste on the heart and press it on the paper. It will dry and stick very well." + +Lily followed her mom's instructions and made her own glue. She was amazed and proud. She used it to make a beautiful card for Sam. She also wrote "I made this glue with a banana" on the back of the card. She thought Sam would like it and feel better. She thanked her mom and gave her a hug. She said, "Mom, you are the most intelligent and the best. I will recommend this glue to all my friends." Her mom smiled and said, "You are very intelligent and creative too, Lily. I love you." +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play together. They have many toys, but their favorite is a big book. The book has many pictures and stories. Tom and Anna like to look at the book and make up their own stories. + +One day, Tom and Anna are playing with the book. They see a picture of a castle. Tom says, "I want to be a king. I live in the castle. I have a crown and a sword." Anna says, "I want to be a princess. I live in the castle too. I have a dress and a necklace." + +They pretend to be a king and a princess. They have fun. But then, Tom says, "You can't be a princess. You are a girl. Only boys can be kings and princes." Anna says, "That's not true. Girls can be princesses and queens. The book says so. Look, here is a picture of a queen. She has a crown and a scepter." + +Tom looks at the picture. He says, "Oh, you are right. Girls can be queens. I'm sorry, Anna. Can we still play?" Anna says, "Yes, we can still play. But you have to include me. I am important too. We can share the book and the castle." Tom says, "OK, Anna. You are important. You are my friend. We can share everything. Let's play together." They hug and smile. They continue to play with the book and the castle. They are happy. +Ben and Mia are playing in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. They are very happy. + +"Look, Ben!" Mia says. "There is a big blue jelly on the grass. It is shiny and wobbly. Do you want to touch it?" + +Ben notices the blue jelly. He is curious. He walks to the jelly and pokes it with his finger. The jelly wiggles and makes a funny sound. + +"Wow, it is so soft and squishy!" Ben says. "I wonder what it tastes like. Maybe it is sweet and yummy." + +Ben opens his mouth and bites the jelly. He makes a face and spits it out. The jelly is not sweet and yummy. It is bitter and yucky. + +"Yuck, yuck, yuck!" Ben says. "This is not a good jelly. This is a bad jelly. It makes my tongue hurt. I need some water." + +Mia laughs and runs to Ben. She gives him her water bottle. Ben drinks some water and feels better. + +"Sorry, Ben," Mia says. "That was not a good jelly. That was a soap jelly. It is for washing, not for eating. Next time, we should ask before we try something new." + +Ben nods and smiles. He hugs Mia and says, "Thank you, Mia. You are a good friend. Next time, we will ask before we try something new. And we will look for a real jelly. A red jelly or a green jelly or a yellow jelly. But not a blue jelly. Never a blue jelly." +Sam and Lily were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their toys. One day, they found a big green fruit on the ground. It was an avocado. + +"Wow, look at this!" Sam said. "It's so smooth and round. Let's take it home and eat it." + +"But maybe it belongs to someone else," Lily said. "Maybe they dropped it by mistake. We should leave it here." + +Sam shook his head. He wanted the avocado very much. He put it in his backpack and said, "No, it's ours now. Come on, let's go to the pond and sail our boats." + +They went to the pond and took out their boats. They were made of paper and had colorful flags. They put them on the water and watched them sail. They had fun for a while, but then Sam felt something in his backpack. It was the avocado. He felt guilty. He knew he had done something wrong. + +He looked at Lily. She was smiling and enjoying the boats. She did not know about the avocado. Sam felt even more guilty. He decided to tell her the truth. + +"Lily, I have to tell you something," he said. "You know the avocado we found? I took it. I was greedy and selfish. I'm sorry." + +Lily was surprised and sad. She did not like what Sam had done. She said, "Sam, that was not nice. You should not take things that are not yours. You should be honest and kind. How would you feel if someone took your boat?" + +Sam felt ashamed. He knew Lily was right. He said, "You're right, Lily. I feel bad. I don't want to lose your friendship. What can I do to make it up to you?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She said, "You can do two things. First, you can give back the avocado to whoever it belongs to. Maybe you can find them in the park. Second, you can share your boat with me. I like the red flag. It's my favorite color." + +Sam nodded. He agreed to do both things. He took out the avocado and put it back on the ground. He hoped someone would find it and be happy. He also gave his boat to Lily and said, "Here, you can have it. I like the blue flag. It's your favorite color." + +Lily smiled and hugged Sam. She said, "Thank you, Sam. You're a good friend. I forgive you. Let's sail our boats together." + +They sailed their boats together and had fun. They learned a lesson that day. They learned to be honest, kind, and generous. They also learned to love avocados. They were the best of friends. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big white band on the grass. They do not know what it is. + +"Look, Ben, a white band!" Lily says. "What is it for?" + +"I don't know, Lily. Maybe it is a toy. Let's go and see." Ben says. + +They run to the white band. It is soft and round. They touch it and feel it. It is not a toy. It is a big white rope. + +"Maybe we can hop on it." Lily says. "It looks fun." + +"OK, let's hop on it." Ben says. + +They hop on the white band. They hop high and low. They hop fast and slow. They hop and laugh. They have fun. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is a man. He is angry. He is the owner of the white band. + +"Hey, you kids, get off my white band!" he shouts. "It is not a toy. It is a hose. I need it to water the flowers." + +Lily and Ben are scared. They hop off the white band. They say sorry to the man. + +"Sorry, sir, we did not know." Lily says. + +"Sorry, sir, we just wanted to play." Ben says. + +The man is still angry. He tells them to go away. He takes his white band and leaves. + +Lily and Ben are sad. They lost their fun. They look for another game. They see a slide. They run to the slide. They slide down and up. They slide and smile. They have fun again. +Lily and Max were going to a fancy party with their mom and dad. They wore nice clothes and shoes. Mom put a pretty hat on Lily's head and a shiny tie on Max's neck. They got in the car and drove to a big house. + +At the party, there were many people and dishes. Mom and dad said hello to their friends and gave them hugs. Lily and Max saw a table with lots of food. They were hungry and wanted to try some. They took small plates and forks and looked at the dishes. + +Lily saw a dish that looked like cake. It was white and fluffy and had red dots on it. She thought it was sweet and yummy. She put a big piece on her plate and took a bite. But it was not cake. It was cheese with peppers. It was spicy and sour. Lily made a face and spit it out. She said, "Yuck! This is not cake! This is bad!" + +Max saw a dish that looked like meat. It was brown and round and had green stuff on it. He thought it was juicy and tasty. He put a big piece on his plate and took a bite. But it was not meat. It was mushroom with parsley. It was chewy and bitter. Max made a face and spit it out. He said, "Yuck! This is not meat! This is bad!" + +Mom and dad heard their children and came to the table. They saw the plates and the food on the floor. They were angry and embarrassed. They said, "Lily and Max, what are you doing? You are making a mess and being rude. These are fancy dishes. You have to be polite and try them. You have to say sorry to the host and the cook." + +Lily and Max felt sorry and ashamed. They did not mean to be bad. They did not know the dishes. They said, "Sorry, mom and dad. Sorry, host and cook. We did not like the dishes. We thought they were something else. We will be good and try something else." + +Mom and dad hugged their children and said, "It's okay. We know you did not know. But next time, you have to ask before you eat. And you have to be careful and not spit out the food. You have to swallow it or put it in a napkin. That is how you behave at a fancy party." + +Lily and Max nodded and said, "Okay. We will do that. We will be good." They looked for another dish that they liked. They found some bread and butter and some fruit and juice. They ate them and smiled. They liked these dishes. They were good. +Tim and Anna are playing in the living room. They have many toys and books to have fun with. Tim likes to draw with crayons and paper. He has a folder where he keeps his drawings. Anna likes to play with dolls and cars. She has a basket where she keeps her toys. + +Tim is drawing a picture of a big dinosaur. He is very proud of his work. He wants to show it to Anna. He picks up his folder and walks to Anna. But Anna is busy playing with her dolls. She does not look at Tim. + +"Anna, look at my dinosaur!" Tim says. He holds his folder in front of Anna's face. + +"Stop, Tim! You are blocking my view!" Anna says. She pushes Tim's folder away. She does not want to see his dinosaur. + +Tim feels sad and angry. He thinks Anna is rude and mean. He does not want to play with her anymore. He snatches Anna's basket and runs to the couch. He dumps all her toys on the floor. He sits on the couch with his folder and his crayons. + +"Hey, give me back my basket!" Anna says. She follows Tim to the couch. She tries to grab her basket from him. + +"Stop, Anna! This is my basket now!" Tim says. He holds the basket tightly. He does not want to share with Anna. + +Anna and Tim start to tug and pull on the basket. They both want to have it. They both shout and cry. They are not happy. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the living room. She sees Anna and Tim fighting over the basket. She sees the toys and the papers on the floor. She is not pleased. + +"What is going on here?" Mom says. She takes the basket from Anna and Tim. She puts it on the table. She picks up the toys and the papers and puts them back in their places. She makes Anna and Tim sit on the couch. She talks to them. + +"Anna and Tim, you are both being naughty. You need to learn to share and be nice to each other. You have plenty of toys and books to play with. You do not need to fight over one basket. You are brother and sister. You should love and help each other. Do you understand?" Mom says. + +Anna and Tim nod their heads. They feel sorry for what they did. They say sorry to Mom and to each other. They hug and make up. They decide to play together. They look at Tim's dinosaur and Anna's dolls. They find something they both like. They are comfortable and happy. Mom smiles and gives them a kiss. She is proud of them. +One day, Tom and Lily wanted to play a game. They decided to play hide and seek in the big hall. Tom was the seeker and Lily was the hider. Lily ran to find a good spot to hide. She saw a big box under a table. She thought it was a good spot. She crawled into the box and closed the lid. + +Tom counted to ten and then opened his eyes. He looked around the hall. He saw many things, but he did not see Lily. He walked around and looked under chairs, behind curtains, and in closets. He could not find Lily. He started to feel sad. He called out, "Lily, where are you? I give up!" + +Lily heard Tom's voice. She wanted to surprise him. She opened the lid of the box and jumped out. She shouted, "Boo!" Tom was very surprised. He jumped back and screamed. Then he saw that it was Lily. He laughed and said, "You scared me! You are very good at hiding!" + +Lily laughed too. She said, "You are very silly! You walked past me many times and did not see me!" Tom and Lily hugged and said they had fun. They were tired from playing. They decided to go to their room and sleep. They walked to their room, holding hands. They said good night to each other and went to sleep. They dreamed of playing more games in the hall. +Lily and Ben were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a carrot nose. They gave him a name: Bob. + +"Bob is our friend," Lily said. "He likes the snow." + +"Let's make him a house," Ben said. "We can use the snow and the sticks." + +They worked hard and made a small house for Bob. They put him inside and said hello. + +"Hello, Bob," they said. "Do you like your house?" + +But Bob did not say anything. He just smiled with his carrot nose. + +Lily and Ben heard a loud noise. They looked up and saw a big ball of snow rolling down the roof. It was coming right at them. + +"Watch out!" Lily shouted. "It's a snowball!" + +They ran away from the house, but it was too late. The snowball hit the house and smashed it. Bob flew out of the house and landed on the ground. His hat and nose fell off. + +"Oh no!" Ben cried. "Bob is broken!" + +They ran to Bob and tried to fix him. They put his hat and nose back on. But he still did not say anything. + +"Bob, are you okay?" Lily asked. "Please talk to us." + +But Bob did not talk. He just looked at them with his coal eyes. + +Lily and Ben felt sad. They hugged Bob and said sorry. + +"Who did this?" Ben asked. "Who threw the snowball?" + +They looked around and saw Timmy, the boy who lived next door. He was laughing and holding a shovel. + +"Ha ha ha!" Timmy said. "I got you good! You are so stupid! You think a snowman can talk?" + +Lily and Ben felt angry. They did not like Timmy. He was mean and rude. + +"Timmy, you are bad!" Lily said. "You broke our friend! You hurt our feelings!" + +"Yeah!" Ben said. "You are not nice! You should say sorry!" + +But Timmy did not say sorry. He just laughed more and threw another snowball at them. + +"Missed me!" he said. "You can't catch me!" + +He ran away, but he did not see the ice on the ground. He slipped and fell. He dropped his shovel and hit his head. + +"Ow!" he said. "That hurts!" + +Lily and Ben saw Timmy on the ground. They felt sorry for him. He looked scared and cold. + +"Timmy, are you okay?" Lily asked. "Do you need help?" + +"Yeah!" Ben said. "We can help you. We are not mean like you." + +They went to Timmy and helped him up. They gave him a hug and said it was okay. + +"Thank you," Timmy said. "I'm sorry. I was wrong. You are not stupid. You are nice. Can we be friends?" + +Lily and Ben smiled. They said yes. They took Timmy to their house and gave him some hot chocolate. They told him about Bob and how they made him. + +"Bob is cool," Timmy said. "Can I see him?" + +They said yes. They went outside and saw Bob. He was still smiling with his carrot nose. + +"Hello, Bob," Timmy said. "I'm sorry I broke your house. You are a good snowman." + +Bob did not say anything. He just smiled more. + +Lily and Ben smiled too. They felt happy. They had a new friend. And they still had Bob. They played in the snow and had fun. They did not freeze. They were warm in their hearts. +Lila liked to play with her toy fish. She had many fish of different colors and sizes. She liked to make them swim in a big bowl of water. She pretended that the bowl was the sea and the fish were her friends. + +One day, she found a shiny hook in her dad's toolbox. She wondered what it was for. She thought it looked like a fish tail. She decided to attach it to one of her fish. She chose a blue fish with yellow spots. She tied the hook to the fish's mouth with a string. + +She put the fish with the hook back in the bowl. She watched it swim with the other fish. She thought it looked very pretty. She smiled and clapped her hands. + +But then, something happened. The fish with the hook got stuck on the edge of the bowl. It could not swim anymore. It tried to wiggle and shake, but it could not get free. The other fish came to help, but they could not pull the hook off. The fish with the hook was sad and scared. + +Lila saw what was happening. She felt sorry for the fish. She realized that the hook was not a fish tail. It was a tool for catching fish. It was not useful for playing. It was dangerous and hurtful. She quickly took the hook off the fish and threw it away. She hugged the fish and said sorry. She put it back in the bowl and gave it some food. The fish was happy and thanked her. The other fish cheered and hugged her too. Lila learned a lesson. She never played with hooks again. She only played with her toy fish. They were her friends. +Ben and Tom are friends. They like to play with cars and trucks. They have many cars and trucks in their room. One day, they want to play outside. They take some cars and trucks with them. + +They go to the park. The park is big and green. There are many flowers and trees. There are also many people and animals. Ben and Tom see a pond. There are ducks and fish in the pond. Ben and Tom want to play near the pond. + +They find a bench. They put their cars and trucks on the bench. They pretend they are drivers. They make noises like vroom and beep. They have fun. They pass the cars and trucks to each other. + +"Look, Tom, this is a cop car!" Ben says. He shows Tom a blue car with a siren. "It can catch bad guys and make them stop." + +"Wow, Ben, that is cool!" Tom says. He takes the cop car from Ben. He makes a siren noise like wee-woo. He pretends to chase a bad guy. + +But Tom is not careful. He goes too fast. He does not see the edge of the bench. He drops the cop car. The cop car falls into the pond. Splash! + +Ben and Tom are shocked. They run to the pond. They look for the cop car. But they cannot see it. It is gone. The water is dark and deep. + +Ben and Tom are sad. They cry. They want their cop car back. They say sorry to each other. + +A man sees them. He is a real cop. He wears a uniform and a badge. He has a gun and a radio. He comes to them. He asks them what is wrong. + +Ben and Tom tell him what happened. They point to the pond. They say they lost their cop car. + +The cop is angry. He does not like kids who play with his things. He thinks Ben and Tom stole his cop car. He does not believe them. He does not listen to them. He shouts at them. He says they are bad and naughty. He says he will take them to jail. + +Ben and Tom are scared. They beg the cop to let them go. They say they are sorry. They say they did not know it was his cop car. They say they just wanted to play. + +But the cop does not care. He grabs them by their arms. He drags them to his car. He puts them in the back seat. He locks the door. He drives away. + +Ben and Tom cry louder. They want their mom and dad. They want their cars and trucks. They want to go back to the park. The park was peaceful and nice. Now it is far away. They do not know what will happen to them. They are very unhappy. The end. +Sara loves her cat, Luna. Luna is a white cat with bright blue eyes. Sara likes to play with Luna and hug her. But Luna does not like to be dirty. She washes herself every day with her tongue. + +One day, Sara sees Luna playing in the mud. Luna jumps and rolls in the brown mud. She looks very happy. Sara thinks Luna is funny. She runs to Luna and says, "Luna, you are so dirty! Do you want to wash with me?" + +Luna looks at Sara and meows. She does not want to wash with Sara. She likes the mud. She runs away from Sara and hides under a bush. Sara follows Luna and tries to catch her. She says, "Luna, come out! I have a big tub of water and soap. We can wash together and be clean and shiny!" + +Luna does not like water and soap. She is scared of them. She thinks they will hurt her fur and skin. She shakes her head and meows louder. She does not want to come out. She hopes Sara will go away and leave her alone. + +But Sara does not go away. She is stubborn. She wants to wash Luna. She reaches under the bush and grabs Luna by the tail. Luna hisses and scratches Sara's hand. Sara cries out and lets go of Luna. Luna runs away from Sara and the bush. She looks for a safe place to hide. + +Sara feels sad and sorry. She looks at her hand and sees blood. She says, "Luna, why did you hurt me? I just wanted to help you. I love you, Luna. Please come back to me." + +Luna hears Sara's voice and feels bad. She loves Sara too. She knows Sara is kind and gentle. She did not mean to hurt Sara. She was just afraid and angry. She comes out of her hiding place and walks slowly to Sara. She rubs her head against Sara's leg and purrs. She says, "I'm sorry, Sara. I did not want to hurt you. I love you too, Sara. But I do not like to wash. Can you let me be dirty?" + +Sara smiles and hugs Luna. She says, "I'm sorry too, Luna. I did not want to scare you. I love you too, Luna. You can be dirty if you want. But you have to let me clean your eyes and ears. They are very bright and beautiful. I do not want them to get sick." + +Luna nods and lets Sara clean her eyes and ears. She does not mind that. She likes when Sara cares for her. She thinks Sara is smart and sweet. She says, "Thank you, Sara. You are the best friend I ever had. You make me happy." + +Sara and Luna cuddle and kiss. They are happy too. They are the best friends ever. They do not care if they are dirty or clean. They only care about each other. They are happy. +Ben and Sam were brothers who liked to climb trees. They climbed the big tree in their backyard every day. They had fun looking at the birds and the sky. + +One day, they saw a jar of butter on a branch. They wondered who put it there and why. They wanted to taste it. Ben said, "Let's climb up and get the butter. It looks yummy." Sam said, "No, we should not. It is not ours. Maybe someone else needs it." + +But Ben did not listen. He climbed up and reached for the butter. He did not see the bee that was guarding the jar. The bee stung him on his hand. Ben cried out loud and dropped the jar. The butter splashed on his face and clothes. + +Sam climbed down and helped Ben. He said, "I told you not to take the butter. It was not yours. It was the bee's. The bee worked hard to make it. You were greedy and cheap. You should be sorry." + +Ben felt bad. He said, "You are right, Sam. I was greedy and cheap. I should have listened to you. I am sorry. I learned my lesson. I will not take things that are not mine. I will respect the bee and his butter." + +The bee heard Ben and Sam. He flew over and said, "Thank you for saying sorry. I forgive you. You can have some of my butter if you ask nicely. But remember, sharing is caring. Do not be greedy and cheap. Be kind and generous." + +Ben and Sam smiled and thanked the bee. They shared some of the butter with the bee and each other. They learned to be kind and generous. They climbed down the tree and went home. They hugged their mom and dad and told them what happened. Their mom and dad were proud of them. They said, "We love you, Ben and Sam. You are good boys. You learned a valuable lesson today." +Once upon a time, there was a hunter. He was an honest man and he wanted to do good things. He got a gun, then he went out into the forest to take animals. He was very quiet and he was very careful not to hurt anything. He was looking for an animal he could take home. + +Then he saw a deer, but it was too fast. He didn't want to chase it, so he just went on. Then he heard some birds and he smiled. The hunter was happy. He wanted to take a bird home. + +He was very careful and he moved slowly so the birds wouldn't fly away. He was almost close enough to take one, when all of a sudden the birds flew away. The hunter had been too slow. He was a bit sad, but he was still honest. He just went home. +Once upon a time there was a Kangaroo named Jack. Jack always liked to help his friends at the zoo. Whenever a baby animal needed help or anyone needed a hand, he was always the first one to step up. + +One day, a little three year old hippo at the zoo was having trouble reaching his food. Jack offered to help him and the Hippo happily accepted. However, Jack was too tall for the Hippo to reach his food. So Jack worried about what he should do. + +Suddenly, a helpful kangaroo hopped into the zoo and asked if anyone needed help. Jack was thrilled and asked the Kangaroo to hop up and help him. + +The Kangaroo was more than happy to help and the Hippo finally was able to eat! Jack was so relieved. He had been worried about the Hippo, but the helpful Kangaroo was just what he needed to make the situation right. + +The End. +Jill was a three-year-old girl. She had bright eyes and a grumpy face. One day, she was in the park playing and saw a big white square on the ground. + +Jill asked "What is this?" + +Her mom replied "It's a square, sweetie". + +Jill couldn't quite believe that this was a square. She ran up to the white square and stepped on it. Her mom said, "Jill, you need to ask permission before you do something like that!" + +Jill looked disappointed and said, "But why do I need permission?" + +Her mom took her hand and said, "Because it's polite! Let's ask if we can play on the square." + +They both walked over to the square and asked a nearby adult for permission. The adult nodded and said, "Yes, you can play on the square". + +Jill was so happy, she jumped around in excitement. She had learned a valuable lesson: always ask permission before doing something. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl. She loved to play and explore. One day she went to the park and saw a bright pastel bird. The bird fluttered its wings and chirped loudly. The little girl was so happy. She clapped her hands with joy and laughed. + +Suddenly, she heard a lot of noise coming from the playground. She ran to see what the noise was about. She saw two boys playing tag and laughing loudly. She joined in the fun and started running around. She and the boys laughed and clapped their hands. After some time, she decided to go home. + +On the way, she stopped at a bakery. She looked into the window and saw lots of colorful pastel desserts. She clapped her hands with delight and asked her mom to buy some. Her mom said, "Yes!" and bought her a delicious pastel cupcake. + +The little girl happily nibbled away and said goodbye to the noisy park. From that day on, she remembered the delicious treats, the noisy game and the pastel bird in her very special park. +Once upon a time there was a patient girl called Daisy. Every morning Daisy would get up early to help her mum and dad. She would serve breakfast to her family and even do chores around the house. + +One day Daisy's dad took her to the motorcycle shop. He said he was going to buy a new motorcycle, and he asked Daisy to wait outside while he looked at the different models. Daisy was patient and waited patiently for her dad to come back. + +When her dad finally came out of the shop, Daisy could tell he was very excited. She asked him if he had found a motorcycle. Her dad said yes and told her that the most important thing about getting a new motorcycle was that it had to serve him well. + +This made Daisy think about all the things she had been serving her family with that morning. Daisy realized that it was important to serve people in the best way you can, instead of buying things for people or for yourself. + +Daisy learned an important lesson that day, and she never forgot it; patience and service can be more valuable than anything else. +It was a bright and sunny day. Jack and his mom were in the kitchen making dinner. Jack's mom said it was time to cook! + +First, they added some mild spices. Jack liked the way the season smelled. It was sweet, like candy. + +Then, they added some vegetables to the pot. Jack helped stir everything together with a wooden spoon. + +After that, they put the pot on the stove and turned it on. It began to sizzle and steam. + + Finally, they put a lid on the pot and let it cook. Jack and his mom watched as the steam filled the kitchen. + +After a few minutes, Jack's mom said it was done. They took the pot off the stove and put it on the table. + +Mmm, dinner was ready and it smelled great! +Once upon a time, there was a place. It was a hard place, with lots of rocks and hills. + +One day, two friends went on an adventure. They wanted to explore the hard place. So, they started walking. + +As they walked, they came across a big rock. One of the friends looked at the rock and said "Let's start climbing." + +The other friend said "Climbing the rock will be hard. Are you sure you can do it?". + +The first friend smiled and said "Yes, I can do it. Let's start!" + +They started climbing the big rock. It was hard, but they kept going. Eventually, they made it to the top. They both smiled, happy that they had done it. They waved goodbye to the hard place as they kept walking on their adventure. +Once upon a time there was a boy. His name was John. He liked to play in his garden. One day, it was not sunny outside. The sky was gloomy. + +John felt sad because he could not play in the garden. He wanted to find something to do. Then he noticed a squash. It was sitting in a corner of the garden. + +John picked up the squash and shook it. He heard something rattling inside. He shook it again. Suddenly, a fairy flew out of the squash! + +John was so excited. The fairy said, “Thank you for freeing me from the squash. I will give you three wishes.†All of a sudden, it started to get sunny outside. + +John was so happy. All his wishes had come true in an instant! He thanked the fairy. It was the best day ever. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Joe and Steve. Joe and Steve were very friendly and they liked to play together. One day, they heard something rumbling like thunder. It was a tornado! Joe and Steve were scared, but then they had an idea. They decided to manage the tornado by moving away from it and hiding inside until it had gone away. They stayed safe, and the tornado faded away. Joe and Steve felt brave, and hugged each other. They were very happy and proud of how they had managed the tornado. From that day on, their friendship was even stronger! +One day, a little bird flew through the sky, soaring as high and fast as it could. It was such a beautiful, purple bird with wings that were flexible and could move quickly. + +The bird flew over a city and saw a curious looking thing in the sky, so it flew closer to take a better look. It was a kite! The bird thought it looked fun so it decided to fly towards it and try to play with it. + +Just then, the kite string got caught around the bird's foot. The bird tried and tried to get away, but it was stuck and could not soar anymore. The bird called out for help, but no one heard it. + +The bird was stuck up in the sky until one day, a strong wind blew it out of the kite string. The bird was free and made it back home, but it did not soar anymore. The bird had lost its ability to fly high and fast, and it was very sad. +Once upon a time there lived a boy who loved to play with fire. He had a special style when it came to playing with fire, but he was ignorant about its power. One day he found a big log and decided to burn it. He thought it would be fun, but as soon as he put the fire on the log, it started to burn quickly and it went out of control. The boy had to move away from the fire, and soon all his friends joined in to help him put it out. The fire burnt for a long time, and the boy learnt an important lesson about being careful with fire. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Millie. She was very brave, but sometimes she would have really scary nightmares. One night Millie was having a particularly fierce nightmare. + +Suddenly Millie's mom appeared, looking very kind and wise. She said "Don't worry Millie, I'm here to help. I'll teach you a special song which can help to make the nightmares go away." + +Millie was so relieved! She quickly learned the song and her mom sang it to her. As she sang, Millie slowly began to feel better, and soon the fierce nightmare had faded away! + +Millie thanked her mom and said "Thank you so much for teaching me the song. Now I know I can stop the nightmares from coming back!" +Once there was a girl and her mom. They went to a shop to buy candy. The girl saw something she wanted, and asked her mom if she could have it. Her mom said no, that she should stay calm. + +The girl was very rude and didn't listen to her mom. She kept asking for the candy and making a fuss. She made a scene and stomped her feet. + +The shopkeeper was very mad. He told the girl to stop and gave her mom a strip of paper. He said "If you don't get her to stay calm, I'll have to call the police". + +The girl's mom was very worried. She quickly took the girl and left. On the way home, she explained to the girl why it is important to stay calm and to always be nice. + +The story ends with the girl's mom reminding her to be careful and to stay calm, no matter what. The moral of the story is that it is important to be respectful and to not be rude. +Once upon a time there was a gloomy jug. It served a very special purpose, but nobody knew what it was. + +One day, a little three year old girl saw the jug. She was curious and asked, “What does the jug serve?†+ +The jug magically answered, “I serve water to the thirsty.†+ +The little girl was excited and said, “That’s very nice! Thank you for your service!†+ +The jug glowed with joy. From then on, it served water to everyone who was thirsty with a big smile. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Rob. He was very polite and well-behaved. Every night, his parents would tell him a bedtime story and one day, they told him a special story about the power of yielding. + +They said, "Rob, if you want to be happy and successful in life, always remember to yield. Yielding means being patient and calm. When someone is rude or disrespectful, remember to stay polite and don't fight back". + +Rob remembered this story and put it into practice. Whenever someone was mean to him, he was polite. Whenever an older person asked him to do something, he yielded, even if he didn't want to. + +Soon, everyone started to recognize Rob's peaceful and courteous ways. They started to call him by name and praised him for being so kind. + +Rob realized that yielding was powerful. It could make him feel respected and happy. He would always remember to be patient and polite in the future. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who was very hungry. He was walking through the woods and found a chamber. Excited, he opened it up. Inside was an enormous bear! The bear held the little boy in his huge arms. The bear was so hungry and wanted to eat him. + +The little boy was scared and tried to get away. But the bear was too strong and he couldn't move. Then the bear opened his mouth to eat the little boy but at that moment the sun rose in the sky and the bear closed his mouth and the little boy ran away back home. + +The little boy was very scared but he was safe now, or so he thought. That night when he was asleep, the bear came back, held him in his arms and ate him. + +The little boy never came back. +Once upon a time, there was a bright sun that rose in the sky. Every morning, it shone brightly on the land. + +One day, in a meadow near a tiny village, a very small well appeared. A village girl named Emily saw it and ran to tell her family. + +“Mama, papa, I saw a well!†she said. + +Emily’s parents smiled at her excitement. “Take us to the well, Emily,†they said. + +Emily led her parents to the well. It was small, but it was very deep. The water sparkled in the bright sunlight and Emily’s parents were amazed. + +“This well is a great blessing for us,†said Emily’s father. + +Emily smiled. Every day she and her family would rise early and come to the well to get fresh, clean water. It was one of the bright blessings that made their village special. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She loved to listen to music, she would put on her headphones and smile. One day, she went to the park and started to hum her favourite song. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud scream. It was coming from a little boy. He was having a tantrum because he did not want to share his toy. The little girl was afraid, so she hid behind a tree and stayed very quiet. + +The little boy stopped screaming, and the park was very quiet again. The little girl then came out from the tree and softly tapped the little boy on the shoulder. + +She said "hello" in a polite voice and asked him quietly if he wanted to hear some music. The little boy thought about it for a moment, then smiled and nodded. + +The little girl put on her headphones and handed them to the little boy. He listened to the music and then smiled happily. From that day onward, the two little kids were good friends. +Once there was a mom and her son. The son was an adventurous three-year-old, who wanted to explore the world. One day, he saw his mom cooking something in the kitchen. Intrigued, he asked her “What are you cooking?†+ +His mom smiled and said, “I’m making a black weapon.†+ +The three-year-old was curious. He asked, “What is it?†His mom said, “It’s a special weapon that will protect us from harm.†+ +The three-year-old couldn’t help but be excited. He decided he wanted to go outside and explore. His mom warned him to stay near the house, but he didn’t listen. + +As he walked away, foreboding clouds rolled in and the wind began to howl. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise coming from the distance. Returning home, he found his mom holding a black weapon. She was trembling with fear. + +The three-year-old had disobeyed his mother and ventured too far from home. Now the bad thing she was cooking had come to the house, and the three-year-old had no way of protecting them. + +The bad thing had arrived, and nothing could make it go away. +Once there was a little girl who wanted a pair of sunglasses. She asked her mom to give her a pair, so her mom went and picked out the most beautiful pair of sunglasses she could find. The little girl put them on, and they felt so good on her face. She jumped up and down with joy. + +On a sunny day, the little girl put on her sunglasses and went outside. She was so happy and felt so grown up. Everywhere she went, people smiled and gave her compliments. + +One day the sun got too strong and it made the little girl feel a bit restless. She decided to take off her sunglasses and take a break. When she took off her sunglasses and laid them down, a gust of wind blew them away. + +The little girl was so sad, but her mom came to the rescue. She got some new sunglasses for the little girl and gave them to her. Now the little girl is never without her sunglasses, and she always feels safe and happy when she wears them. +John was very worried. He had a lot of paper and he wanted to play, but he didn't know what to do with it. He asked his mom "What can I do with the paper?" His mom said "You can make something!" John was so excited to hear this, and started to play with the paper. + +He tried to make a house, but it kept falling down. He got so frustrated that he started to cry. His mom said "Don't worry John, let's try to make a boat instead". So John made a boat with the paper, but it was too small and started to sink. + +John was so disappointed, he started to cry and he was very worried. He got scared and didn't want to try any other paper projects. His mom gave him a hug, and said "It's ok John, it's ok". John felt better but still felt worried. +Once upon a time, there was a race. It was a busy race. Everyone was running as fast as they could to get to the end. + +Then, they all stopped. At the front, they could see a winner. Everyone clapped with their hands to celebrate the winner. + +The next day, they all raced again. This time, they were even busier. They ran and ran, but they all stopped the same place. Again, everyone clapped for the winner. + +The race happened every day. Everyone was busy running and trying to win, but no one ever did. Everyone just kept racing and clapping for the same winner. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl called Sarah. Every day, Sarah loved to go for a walk with her mom and dad. She wore her best red shoes with the little spiky heels. + +One day, Sarah and her parents went for a walk with their noisy dog. As they were walking, Sarah noticed a muddy patch of ground by the river. She asked her dad if she could go and explore it. + +Her dad said yes, but he warned her not to get too close to the water. Sarah was excited as she hopped and skipped through the mud, but then she started to slip on one of the slippery heels of her shoes. Before she knew it, Sarah had tumbled into the river. + +Just then, the dog began to bark loudly. Her mom and dad ran over and quickly grabbed her, but it was too late. Sarah had become very ill and she passed away the next day. Everyone was very sad and the family had to question why such a noisy heel had to cause such a terrible ending. +Once upon a time there was a bear. He lived next to a tall, steep cliff. One day, the bear was staring up at the sky. It was so brilliantly blue and the sun was shining brightly. Suddenly, the bear stumbled and nearly fell off the cliff! He quickly stepped back so he was safe. + +This experience taught the bear an important lesson: it is important to be careful when you’re near cliffs! From then on, he was much more careful when he was staring up at the sky near the edge. + +Moral of the story: Be careful! Safety always comes first! +Danny was out playing in the hot sun. He wanted to explore the park, so he started walking around. He stumbled over a tree root and fell to the ground. He started to cry because his knee was hurting. + +Just then, his mom showed up. She saw him crying and hugged him tight. "Danny, why are you crying?" she asked. + +"My knee hurts," he said. + +"Let's go home and take care of that. I'll find a clean bandage for you," she said. + +Danny's mom took him home to take care of his scraped knee. They went to the drawer and found some supplies for his knee. His mom put a bandage on and kissed his head. + +"There, all better now. You just need to stay off your knee for a little bit," she said. + +Danny thanked his mom and gave her a big hug. He was so glad she was there. He knew he would be alright. + +"You be careful now and don't stumble again," his mom said with a smile. + +Danny smiled and promised to be careful. He ran outside to play again, taking care to avoid the tree root. +Once upon a time in the forest, there lived two friends, a smart fox and a brave bunny. One day, the bunny wanted to explore the forest, but the fox warned him not to. + +"It can be dangerous," said the fox, "Let's play somewhere safe." + +The bunny wanted to take the risk and ignored the fox's warning. He hopped on and began to explore the forest. + +Suddenly, loud noises came from a nearby cave. The bunny stopped and looked around, feeling scared. The fox heard the noise too, and said with a worried print: + +"I told you it was dangerous and you should have listened to me. Now let's go back before it's too late." + +The brave bunny knew the fox was right and listened to him this time. They left the forest and went back home, safe and sound. The fox was happy that he saved his friend and the bunny was smart enough to listen. +Once there was a little girl named Timmy. She loved peanut butter and always asked for it. Timmy had a very busy day and was very tired. She asked her mom if she could take a nap. + +Her mom said, “Yes my sweet, you can sleep, but first you need to make sure you brush your teeth and put on your pajamas.†+ +Timmy always listened to her mom and followed her directions. She brushed her teeth quickly and got into her pajamas. She snuggled with her favorite teddy bear and was feeling sleepy. + +Just before she was about to fall asleep, she remembered that she hadn't eaten anything since morning. She felt hungry and a bit worried. When her mom came to check on her, she asked, “Mom, what if I get hungry while I'm asleep?†+ +Her mom smiled and said, “Don't worry sweetheart, I'll keep a little bowl of peanuts near your bed, so if you get hungry in the middle of the night you can just grab some.†+ +Timmy was relieved, said thank you to her mom and soon the little girl was fast asleep. + +This story reminds us of the importance of love and care. As mothers, it's important to show our children how much we care, even if it's something as simple as leaving a bowl of peanuts near +One day, Little Mike was walking down the street. He stopped when he saw an old man. The man was yawning. + +Little Mike asked why the man was so tired. The man told him he was too dirty! Little Mike had an idea. + +He ran back to his house and got a strip of fabric. He came back and handed the strip to the old man. The man was so happy. + +The man took the strip and wiped himself off. He felt better already! Little Mike was glad the old man was happy. +Once upon a time, there was a mysterious yellow house. It was very unusual, and everyone wanted to know who had designed it. + +Finally, one day a big yellow truck drove up to the yellow house. Out stepped a little boy. He was only three years old! He had designed the yellow house with his own two hands and some colorful crayons. + +Everyone was so surprised. They asked the little boy how he had designed such a lovely yellow house. The little boy simply smiled and said nothing. + +He was a very mysterious boy. He kept the secret of how he had designed the yellow house all to himself. + +The little boy continued to design amazing things, and everyone in town loved his work. The yellow house was his favorite, and it remained a mystery. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was very curious and always wanted to learn new things. One day she had a great idea. She wanted to make her own furry bathrobe. So she asked her mom for help. + +Her mom showed her how to use fabric and sew. Little by little, the girl learned all the steps. She cut the fabric, sewed all the pieces together, and added some furry details. + +When all the sewing was done, the girl had made a beautiful, furry bathrobe. She was very happy and felt so proud. She put it on right away and showed it off to her mom. Her mom was so happy too! + +From then on, the little girl was always ready to learn something new. Making the furry bathrobe was fun, and she knew if she tried, she could learn lots of other cool things too. +Once there was a curious little girl. Everywhere she went she would explore, looking for new and interesting things. She loved to explore the world around her. + +One day, she was looking around her room and she saw something under her bed. It was a fuzzy, yellow sock. She was so curious! She put her little hand under the bed and grabbed the sock. + +She wanted to know what was inside the sock, so she decided to drop it. She dropped the sock and it landed with a soft thump. She bent down and opened the sock to see what was inside. + +She found a special surprise inside! It was a bright red balloon. She was so excited! She held the balloon close and twirled around the room, feeling happy and free. The sock was now her most treasured possession. +Once upon a time, there were two children named Sarah and Jimmy. Sarah was a very kind girl, whereas Jimmy only cared about himself. + +One day, Sarah and Jimmy saw an enormous skeleton in the museum. Sarah was curious and wanted to know what the skeleton was all about. Jimmy, on the other hand, just wanted to leave immediately. + +Sarah went up to the skeleton and asked a guide what it was. The guide told her that it was a dinosaur, and it used to be alive a long time ago. Sarah was amazed and couldn't believe what she saw. + +Jimmy was still unimpressed and said that he didn't care. Sarah was very sad and told Jimmy that there are some things you should appreciate and respect even if they are not of your interest. + +Jimmy realized that Sarah was right, and thanked her before they left the museum. From then on, Jimmy learned that it is important to always show respect and appreciation, no matter what. +Once upon a time there was a jolly little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play in the bathtub. She would splash and squeal, and make lots of bubbles! + +One day, however, Lily's mommy wanted to try something new. She told Lily, “Hey sweetheart, why don't you tell stories in the bathtub today?†+ +Lily thought this was a great idea! She jumped into the bathtub and started telling stories. She told all kinds of stories, from funny stories to silly stories, to sweet stories. + +She told stories about animals, pirates, and princesses. Every story she told was filled with adventure and fun. Lily felt so jolly! + +After she told the last story, Lily's mommy said to her, “Lily, you are a really great storyteller. Let's tell stories in the bathtub every day!†And that's just what they did. +Jimmy and his Mom marched to the park. Jimmy was feeling very lucky. He was sure he was going to find something special there! + +The sun was warm on their faces and Jimmy couldn't stop smiling. He saw a triangle at the top of the slide first thing. It winked at him and Jimmy thought it was so cool! He marched over to it and touched it with his finger. + +Jimmy's Mom knew something was wrong. It didn't feel like a regular triangle. She warned Jimmy that he should back away. But Jimmy was so excited, he marched off to try and pick it up. + +Suddenly, a loud buzzing noise filled the air. Jimmy's Mom gasped. It was a wasp nest! Jimmy had stumbled too close, and now the angry wasps were attacking him - buzzing and stinging. Jimmy couldn't believe it, he screamed and his Mom quickly marched to rescue him. + +They ran away, but not before the wasps had stung Jimmy all over. He felt relieved to be safe, but disappointed that his lucky feeling was wrong. +Mama was busy getting ready for a special picnic. She was almost finished packing all the food. All she had left was to make the sandwiches. She told her 3-year old daughter that they must hurry to the park, so she quickly went to the kitchen to get the ingredients. + +Mama put the soft slices of bread on the counter. Then, she asked her daughter to bring the jar of peanut butter and the jelly. After the daughter brought the jar, Mama quickly spread the peanut butter and jelly on the bread. + +"This is going to make your stomach feel full and satisfied," Mama said as she smiled to her daughter. + +"Time to hurry and finish the sandwiches so we won't be late for the picnic!" Mama said. + +The daughter nodded and both of them quickly finished the sandwiches. Mama packed them all in the basket, and they both went to the park for a fun-filled day. +Once upon a time, there was a knight. He had a shiny sword. The knight was walking through the woods. Suddenly, he noticed a strange noise in the trees. + +"What's that?" he asked. + +The knight looked up and saw a bird with a red tail. + +The bird flapped its wings and flew down. It carried a basket in its beak. + +The knight opened the basket. Inside were delicious, tasty berries. He smiled. + +The knight and the bird shared the berries. They tasted so yummy. + +The knight thanked the bird and continued on his way. He was happy and had a full belly. + +The knight continued walking and soon noticed a castle in the distance. He held his sword up high and walked closer. Who knows what exciting adventures he would have? +Once there was a mule who had to carry a heavy load every day. It was very tiring for the mule and the load kept getting heavier. But the mule kept going, taking the load to its destination. + +One day, the mule was walking on a hot and sunny day. The load was heavier than usual and the mule was very tired. As the mule kept walking, it noticed a nice, shady spot under a tree. The mule was ready to take a break and take a rest. + +But, when he reached the tree, he saw that the tree was full of rotten fruit. The fruit had fallen from the tree and was starting to rot. The mule knew that if he stopped to rest, he would get covered in rotten fruit. + +He thought for a minute and then he decided to keep walking and keep going. Even though it was tough and tiring work, he knew it was the better decision. In the end, it was much better to be tired and ready to do hard work than to take a break but get covered in rotten fruit. + +The mule taught us a valuable lesson that day - if you have to do something difficult and tiring, it is best to keep going and be ready to do the hard work. +One day, Jack wanted to be popular. He put on his favourite vest and went outside to play. His friends saw the vest and they all thought it was so cool. They all started hanging out together. They laughed and played games, and Jack felt popular! + +Then, Jack thought, why not hang his vest up for everyone to see? He liked it so much and he wanted everyone to see how cool it was. He went to his room and got a hook. He put the hook on the wall and hung his vest up. + +Jack loved how it looked. Everyone who saw the vest said it was the coolest vest ever! Everyone wanted one for themselves. Jack smiled, he had achieved his goal of being popular! Everyone wanted to be his friend. He had achieved his dream of being popular! +Once upon a time, there was a nation full of animals who lived together in harmony and peace. One day, one of the animals, a rabbit, was feeling hurt. He rubbed his eyes and started to cry. + +His little friend, a squirrel, noticed this and asked, “What’s wrong? Are you hurt?†+ +The rabbit sadly nodded and said, “Yes. I feel weird and I am in pain.†+ +The squirrel said, “Let me rub your back, it might make you feel better.†She did just that and the rabbit closed his eyes, feeling relaxed and comforted. + +The two friends stayed together and the squirrel kept on rubbing the rabbit’s back until he felt alright. The nation was back in harmony and everyone was now happy and content. +One day, a woman was walking in the woods. She was scared because she heard some strange noises. She looked around, but she couldn't see who was making the noises. Suddenly, she heard a voice! It said, “Hey lady, I need your help.†+ +The woman asked, “Who’s there?†A man with a big box stepped out from behind a tree. He said, “My name is Tim. I’m trying to record the sounds of the woods, but I’m having trouble. Can you help me?†+ +The woman thought it was a good idea. She agreed to help him. But when she looked into the box, she saw something shocking. Instead of recording equipment, the box was filled with money! + +The woman was scared. She said, “Tim, what are you doing with this money?†Tim just grinned. He laughed and said, “This isn’t for recording. It’s for stealing!†+ +The woman ran away as fast as she could. But Tim followed her and stole her wallet. + +The moral of the story is to be careful who you trust. Always be aware of your surroundings, and never agree to help someone you don’t know very well. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lucy. She was very obedient and enjoyed playing with her friends. + +One day, Lucy was given a special bracelet by her mother. It was very pretty! Lucy wanted to learn more about it. She asked her mom to show her how to wear it. + +Mom told Lucy that she needed to be very careful when wearing it. She showed Lucy how to put it on properly and promised that she would never take it off. + +Lucy was so excited to wear her new bracelet. She showed it to her friends and she learned how to take care of it. She was so happy that she had something so special. + +From then on, Lucy was always obedient and she took good care of her bracelet. She always remembered to keep it clean and she was never too rough with it. + +The bracelet was a reminder of how important it was to be a good person and be kind to everyone. Lucy was very proud of her bracelet and she loved wearing it! +John was walking through the park, feeling lonely and wishing that he had someone to share the bright sunny day with. Suddenly, he heard a cheerful whistle in the air and looked up to see who it was. It was a little boy with a toy baseball bat over his shoulder. He smiled and waved at John. + +John was surprised but delighted and waved back. The little boy pointed to the baseball diamond nearby and asked if John wanted to play. John reluctantly agreed. As they reached the home plate and the little boy tossed the first ball, John realized that they were actually going to play a game of baseball! + +John was intimidated, he had never played baseball before. But the little boy insisted, and gradually John began to relax and get into the game. He realized that although the little boy was so young, he was an incredibly talented and competitive player. The game went on for hours and John got better with each pitch. + +When the game was over, the little boy smiled and waved goodbye, as he whistled a cheerful tune as he walked away. John was filled with joy, and he had a newfound appreciation for sports. He also knew that he had found himself a new sport and a friend. +Once upon a time, a family of three went on a trip. The dad, the mom and their three year old child. + +First, they went to the beach. The child had so much fun! She made a sand castle and played in the water. She was so happy. + +Next, the family went to the park. The little girl ran around, picked some flowers and smiled. + +But then, they arrived at the last place. There was a lot of waste. It was broken and it made the little girl frown. The parents were sad too. + +No matter how hard they tried to clean up the waste, they couldn’t. It was gone and the bad ending was here. The family went home with sad hearts. +Once upon a time, Pete was very tired. He sat by the window and looked out at the beautiful view. He watched the birds in the sky and the trees with their leaves that changed color. Pete thought to himself how empty the sky was without any clouds. + +His mother came to him and said, "Pete, why don't you take a nap before dinner?" But Pete wanted to keep looking at the view. He begged to stay up, but his mother said, "No, it's time for a nap." + +Pete reluctantly left the window, and agreed to take a nap. He slowly lay down in his bed and closed his eyes. Soon enough he was fast asleep, dreaming of the empty sky. +One day Jack was walking in the woods. As he went deeper into the forest, he noticed the air began to feel different. Soon, he heard a sound he had never heard before. It sounded like a voice calling in the distance. + +Jack decided to follow the voice, curious to know where it was coming from. The voice became louder, and Jack was getting closer. As he made his way through the trees, he noticed it was spring and the trees were blooming with rare beautiful flowers. + +Finally, Jack came across the source of the voice, an old woman in the clearing. She welcomed him and said she had been calling him for a long time. She explained that she was a magical being and said she wanted to give Jack something special. + +The woman presented Jack with a mysterious necklace. She said it was a rare and powerful item, and he was to use it sparingly. Then she vanished. + +Jack wasn't sure what to do with the necklace, but he was sure that he would find out soon. He kept it safe and made his way home. Little did he know that he would soon embark on an incredible journey and the necklace would be of great help. +Sammy the monkey was gazing at the broccoli in the garden. It was so big and green! He was mesmerised by its beauty. He had no idea what to do with it. + +Just then, his best friend Tommy the tiger came running up. +"What do you have there?" he asked, his tail swishing back and forth. +Sammy moved closer, his eyes sparkling while he pointed at the green vegetable. +"It's so cute!" he said. + +Tommy nodded. "Let's eat it," he suggested. +Sammy shook his head, not sure if he should try it. "It looks yummy," Tommy said with a smile. + +Sammy smiled too. Gingerly, he picked up the broccoli and took a small bite. His eyes widened in surprise. It was really tasty! So he and Tommy ate the whole thing together, and afterwards Sammy had a big smile on his face. + +The two friends enjoyed their snack and smiled at each other - it was the best broccoli ever. +Johnny was a smart three year old boy who loved the bright lights outside. He always wanted to go out and play, but his parents said no. Johnny gave a big frown and asked his mom, "Why?" She smiled and said, "It's getting dark outside. You need to stay indoors, because it's not safe". Johnny knew his parents were right and reluctantly agreed. + +The next day, Johnny went outside with his parents. He smiled again and grinned when he saw the bright lights of the park. His parents watched him play, laughing and enjoying the sun. Johnny noticed his parents beaming with pride and heard his dad say, "You're so smart, Johnny. I'm glad you understand that listening to mom and dad is important". + +Johnny learned a valuable lesson that day. He now understood why his parents said 'no' to playing outside in the dark. He was thankful for the bright lights outside, which his parents always wanted him to enjoy. Johnny smiled and promised himself he would always listen to his parents' good advice. +A little girl named Jane was not feeling well. When she went to the doctor, they told her she needed an operation. Jane was very scared to hear this. She asked her mom if the doctor would make her vanish. Her mom said no, that the doctor would only help her get better. + +The day Jane got the operation, it was very boring. She had to wait for a long time and was too sleepy to even play. But then something magical happened. She saw a fairy! The fairy's clothes were shimmering and had tiny bells that jingled when she moved. + +The fairy had a very calming voice and told Jane a beautiful story about how the stars in the sky were her friends. The fairy also said that after the operation, Jane wouldn't be scared anymore. + +The next thing Jane knew, the fairy vanished. All she remembered was the beautiful story. Since then, Jane has never been scared of the doctor or any operation. +Once upon a time, a young girl named Sarah was playing in the woods. She was very curious and always looking for something new. On this particular day, she found an old boat that was broken. It had been wrecked. + +Sarah decided to explore it. She climbed inside and soon found herself deep in the forest. Before long, Sarah lost her way and couldn't find her way back. She was scared and alone. + +As Sarah cried, she heard a voice. It was a wise old bird. The bird kindly suggested that Sarah should follow a rainbow. She did so and soon found her way back home. + +The old bird had one final suggestion: never go near something dead, as it can lead you to danger. Sarah was grateful for the bird's advice and thanked it. From that day forward, Sarah remembered the old bird's wise words. She knew that it was best to stay away from things that were dead. + +The moral of this story is to listen to wiser people who can guide us and help us when we are in trouble. Listening to their advice can help us in many ways. +Once upon a time there lived a little boy named Fred. He loved playing with his friends and going to school. But Fred had a problem, he was always very selfish. He never shared anything with anyone. + +One day, some of Fred's friends asked him to lend his shirt. But Fred said no. He said, "No way! This is my shirt, I'm not sharing it!" His friends felt very sad and one of them said, "Fred, why are you so selfish?". + +Fred just laughed and said, "What do I care, I'm not going to share my shirt!". His friends were so angry and left without saying anything. + +That night, one of Fred's friends came back to talk to him. But instead of forgiving Fred, the friend was mad and said, "You will never learn, you are so selfish!". Fred said nothing, and the friend sadly left. + +Since then, Fred never forgot the lesson he had learned. He started to be less selfish and tried to share more with his friends. But sadly, it was too late and all of his friends had already moved away. +One day, a little girl was playing outside with her toys. She was very persistent in her playing, never wanting to stop. As the sun started to go down, the little girl decided to wander around her house. She found a door she had never seen before. She didn't recognize it, so she kept trying to open it. + +The little girl tried to open the door for quite some time, but it would not budge. She kept trying for a long time, being very persistent, but eventually gave up. + +The little girl looked around, wondering what to do. Suddenly, a loud creaking noise sounded from the door. To her surprise, the door had opened! She excitedly peered inside, hoping to find something wonderful. + +Unfortunately, instead of something wonderful, the little girl found a giant monster staring at her with fierce eyes. She couldn't help but scream. The monster let out an even louder roar, scaring the little girl. Without looking back, the little girl ran away and never recognized the door again. +Once upon a time there were two best friends; Prince and Princess. Prince and Princess were playing together near the swimming pool when Prince suddenly saw a dull rock. +He said to the Princess, "Let's give the rock a kiss" and so they both kissed the rock. Suddenly the rock started to shine brightly and the dullness disappeared. Prince and Princess were so happy. + +Prince then told Princess that what they just experienced had an important lesson: no matter how dull and grey something may appear, if you give it a kiss of care and kindness, it will shine bright with beauty. + +Prince and Princess looked around and realized that they could do the same with the swimming pool. It was very dull and grey. So they both held hands and kissed the swimming pool together. Suddenly the water started to sparkle and shine and the greyness melted away. Both Prince and Princess were very happy to see the swimming pool looking so beautiful. + +The moral of the story is that kindness and care can bring joy to anything, no matter how dull it may appear. +Mum and Dad took their little boy out for a walk. All of a sudden, the little boy noticed a big, shiny bicycle. He ran over to take a look and he loved it. He wanted to try it out, but the bicycle was expensive. + +Mum and Dad said no. They were worried it was too expensive and that he might not even like it. The little boy got cross and started to panic. He wanted the bicycle so badly! + +Mum and Dad kept saying no. They said they would buy him a different one, a cheaper one. But the little boy didn't want one. He wanted the shiny, expensive one. + +Finally, Dad said they could rent it - just for the afternoon. The little boy was so happy. He jumped on the bicycle and wobbled off down the road. + +Mum and Dad smiled. Their little boy had found a way to get the shiny, expensive bicycle - even if it was just for a little while! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emma. She was only three years old and had bright blue eyes and a big smile. + +One morning Emma was looking out the window. Suddenly, a navy boat appeared in the distance. She jumped up and shouted, "Mummy! A navy boat! Look!" + +Mummy came over and said, "Oh, that's a navy boat, Emma. What a brilliant sight!" + +The mummy and the daughter watched the boat as it sailed closer and closer. When the boat got close enough, Emma noticed that it looked quite messy. + +"Mummy, why is it so messy? she asked. + +Mummy laughed and said, "Well, it looks like the sailors have been having a bit of fun, Emma." She then added, "Let's give them a wave and let them know we saw them." + +So Emma and her mummy waved at the boat, and the sailors waved back. Then the navy boat slowly disappeared out of sight. + +Emma and mummy were so happy to have seen the navy boat that morning. It was a wonderful surprise! +Once there was a little boy called Jack. He lived at home with his mom and dad. + +One day, Jack decided he wanted corn for dinner. So, he asked his mom to buy corn from the shop. But she said no. She said she had to delay going to the shop for a few days. + +Jack was sad. He really wanted corn for dinner. + +Three days later, Jack's mom said it was time to go. She brought a big, heavy sack of corn home. Jack was so happy! He knew he was going to have a delicious dinner. + +They cooked the corn and Jack enjoyed it with his family. He was very glad they didn't delay it any longer. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little girl called Mei. Every day, Mei would play in the garden and sing songs. She loved nature and the birds that she watched. + +One day, Mei decided to make something fun. She went to find a piece of paper and quickly found a sheet of white paper lying on the floor. With a big smile, she picked it up and ran back to the garden. + +Once there, she hummed as she made a paper boat with the help of her toy animals. As she put the boat in the water, she shouted out loud, "Let's make it go around and around!" + +The boat floated and spun jolly circles in the water, much to Mei's delight. She clapped her hands and laughed, and wanted to do it again. So Mei shouted out one more time, "Let's repeat!" + +This time, the paper boat went faster, and Mei laughed and clapped with even more joy. She kept repeating the ritual over and over, until it was nearly time for dinner. With a final wave goodbye to her paper boat, she skipped off to the house, where she could already smell the delicious smell of dinner. +Once upon a time there was a family who liked to collect things. Their favorite things to collect were shiny rocks. So one day, they decided to go to the woods to look for different rocks to add to their collection. + +Once they found their spot, they got to work. They searched the ground and looked in the crevices of trees for special rocks. Soon, their bag was full of different shiny rocks. + +They were getting tired, so they headed for a cabin. Inside the cabin was organized and big enough for the family and their collection. They put down their bag of rocks and admired them before going to bed. + +The next morning, the family continued to collect more rocks. Before leaving the cabin, they organized the rocks in the bag neatly. And then off they went to look for more shiny rocks for their collection. +Once upon a time, there was a man who had a big plan. He wanted to buy a bull so that he could have it in his field. Every day, he would take care of the bull and make sure it was clean. He would feed it and brush its fur so that it was nice and soft. He was so happy when the bull was with him. + +One day, the man wanted to take the bull for a long walk. He put a rope around its neck and started to walk. But soon, the bull got tired and wanted to sit down. The man kept walking and the bull followed him. When they reached a meadow, the man said it was time to rest. The bull lay down in the grass and was very happy. + +The man and the bull rested in the meadow for a long time. Then, it was time to go back home. The man and the bull started to walk back, and both were very happy. + +From then on, the man and the bull were the best of friends. Every day, the man would plan something special for them to do together. And no matter what, the bull was always clean and happy. +Once upon a time there was a pink puppy. Her name was Fluffy. Fluffy loved to play and have fun. + +One day, Fluffy wasn't feeling well. She was extra sleepy and didn't have much energy. Her owner was very worried and decided to take her to the veterinarian. + +At the veterinarian, the doctor asked Fluffy a lot of questions. After checking her out, the doctor said, "I think Fluffy needs help getting better." + +Fluffy's owner was worried. She asked, "What do we do now?" +The veterinarian replied, "I suggest we give her some medicine. That will help her get better." + +Fluffy's owner thought about the doctor's suggestion. She decided to give Fluffy the medicine and see how she felt. After taking the medicine, Fluffy started to feel better. She was back to her usual energy and spirits. + +Everyone was happy that Fluffy was healthy again. Fluffy loved playing and having fun. She thanked her owner for making the right decision. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She had a big smile, and she was very happy. She wanted to find something fun to do. + +Then she saw an orange. It looked delicious! She liked oranges, so she decided to follow it. + +The orange led her to an apple tree. The little girl was so excited that she shouted out loud! + +"Orange! What are we going to do next?" she said. + +The orange replied, "Let's go and pick some apples! They are very tasty and sweet. We can make something delicious together." + +The little girl smiled and followed the orange. They picked a lot of apples and made a delicious pie. The little girl was so proud of her work. She even shared the pie with her friends, who loved it too! + +The little girl and the orange were very happy together. And the little girl learnt that following her dreams can bring delicious surprises! +One day, Joe was feeling very embarrassed. He had been too late for school, again, and the kids had all laughed at him. Joe went outside, wanting to forget about it for a moment. + +He saw some of his friends playing in the park, and he decided to join them. They all laughed and played, but Joe felt strange. He just couldn't shake the feeling of embarrassment. + +Suddenly, Joe got a great idea. He called all his friends together and told them to pick a time in the future that they would meet at the park. They decided to meet there two days later. + +Joe was excited, he knew this was his chance to make things right. Two days later, Joe arrived to the park right on time, and all his friends were there! The kids were all so proud, and Joe was no longer embarrassed. He had made it to the park on time, and it was the best feeling ever. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She was 3 years old and she loved puzzles. She had many of them and wanted to find the ones that belonged to her. + +One day, she saw an open puzzle in the corner of her room. She was very excited and started to put it together. She was trying hard but it was too hard for her. + +Then, her Mom came in and said it did not belong to her. The girl was very sad and started to cry. Her Mom said the puzzle belonged to her brother and it was not for her. + +The girl felt very sad and confused. She wanted the puzzle to be hers, but it wasn't. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a king who ruled over a kingdom. He was kind and generous but could also be very stern and serious when he wanted to be. + +One day, he was out walking in his kingdom and decided to take a break under an apple tree to rest. He reached up to pick an apple, but before he could take a bite, he stopped to smell it. He was surprised to discover that the apple was sour! + +The king paused for a moment to reflect on his discovery. He thought about how happiness and kindness can be ruined by just a few sour words. He sighed, smiled and then continued on his way. + +The king's lesson has been passed down through generations of his people. Just remember - be kind, be generous and always choose your words carefully, for words that are sour can bring sadness and ruin even the happiest of times. +Little Tessa was excited to go to the park and play with her friends. As she was about to enter the park her mom gave her a surprise. It was a brand new poem! Little Tessa had never seen a poem before and was very excited. But then a bad surprise happened. Just as Tessa opened the poem, it started to rain. So, all of the children had to go back home. + +The next day, the sun was shining and the children all came back to the park. Little Tessa had an idea. She asked her friends to gather together. Then, Tessa read the poem she was given the day before. Little Tessa had never read anything like this before, and it was a great surprise for her friends. All of them loved the poem and cheered for Tessa. They had such a great time that they played together until the sun went down. + +Little Tessa was so happy that she was able to share the surprise poem with her friends. It was a very special moment that she would always remember. +Once upon a time, there was a family of bears. Papa bear, Mama bear and Baby bear. One day, Mama bear was worried because Baby bear didn't eat their porridge. + +Mama bear asked Baby bear, "Why won't you eat your porridge? It's so healthy for you!" + +But Baby Bear just shrugged his shoulders and said he didn't like it. + +Mama Bear said, "It's important for you to stay healthy and strong. Food gives you energy and helps your ear grow so you can hear! Just try a few spoonfuls, please?" + +Baby Bear thought for a moment and then nodded his head. He ate a few spoonfuls and felt his tummy warm and happy. + +Mama Bear smiled, knowing that Baby Bear had learnt an important lesson about staying healthy. From then on, whenever Mama Bear put porridge on the table, Baby Bear ate it with a smile! +Once upon a time there were three friends who loved to play together. They played every day and had so much fun. +One day, something terrible happened. When they were playing, the wind began to blow and scatter all their toys in a pattern all over the playground. +It was a terrible mess! The friends tried their best to pick up the toys, but the wind was so strong that they couldn't stop the toys from scattering. +Finally, they decided they had to give up. They gathered around, their faces sad and discouraged. +But then an idea came to them. It was so simple, but it worked! They clapped their hands and cheered as the wind slowly died down and their toys were slowly gathered back together again. + +What a relief! Their terrible mess had been fixed! From that day on, no matter how windy it got, the friends made sure to keep an eye on their toys so they wouldn't scatter into a pattern again! +Once there was a girl. She was always very quiet and she liked to listen. +One day, she was walking outside and she heard a sweet sound. It was a strawberry! She walked over and picked the strawberry off the bush. It was so juicy and delicious - it made her smile. + +The girl listened some more, and this time she heard a dull sound. She looked around and saw a bee buzzing nearby. She watched it carefully and then listened again. She heard more buzzing coming from a nearby flower. She got closer and saw lots of bees working hard to help the flower grow. + +The girl smiled. She learned that listening can be a lot of fun too! +Annie was three years old and she loved going to the playground. Her mum strapped her bike up onto the car and they drove off together. But when they got to the park, something had disturbed Annie. + +Mum said, "What's wrong sweetheart?" + +Annie pointed at a very cheap, plastic necklace on the ground. + +Mum said, "Ah I see, you want to pick it up, what a nice find. We can take it home can't we?" + +Annie replied, "Yes please!" + +Mum carefully put the necklace into her pocket and they went on to the playground. Afterwards they went home and Annie put the necklace around her neck. She was so proud of her cheap find! + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Ellie. Ellie loved to borrow things. One day she borrowed a treasure chest. It was big, made of wood and it had lots of colorful things in it. + +When Ellie opened the box she found a treasure! It was really sparkly and had lots of colors. She showed it to her friends and they were all amazed. + +Ellie was so happy with her treasure and she wanted to take it everywhere with her. Everywhere she went she would borrow things and put them in the chest. + +One day she took a bike from a neighbor and put it in the chest. She was soon found out and had to give the bike back, but she still had her colorful treasure. + +Ellie loved her treasure and kept it for a special time, when she wanted to borrow something new. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who really enjoyed squash. Every day, she would go outside to play with her friends. They would play some fun games and laugh until the sun went down. + +One day, the girl was bored and wanted to do something different. She asked her friends if they wanted to play squash, but they all said no because it sounded too hard. But the girl did not want to give up. She thought squash could be so much fun! + +So, the girl went to the store and bought a big, orange squash. She took it outside and started to hit it with a stick. She laughed every time it went flying through the air. Her friends couldn't help but join in. + +The group of friends ended up playing squash all day long. Before they knew it, it was time to go home. They all felt so happy, even though they were a bit tired. But the girl was still beaming because she had so much fun playing squash. +One day, Mommy decided to bring a waffle for breakfast. It looked so yummy and it was available for everyone in the family. + +Mommy gave a waffle to baby brother first. He was so excited that he started eating it right away! He loved the waffle so much and asked Mommy for more. + +The next waffle went to big sister. She smiled and said it was her favorite food. She thanked Mommy and started to eat it. + +Mommy gave the last waffle to Daddy. He looked so happy! He said he was so lucky that Mommy brought waffles for breakfast. + +Everyone was happy and enjoyed the waffles. They all thanked Mommy for providing the yummy breakfast. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Bob and Sam. They were both very wise and enjoyed playing together, but they had different ideas. One day they were playing outside, and they heard a sound. It was the sound of a strange animal! Bob thought it was a friendly creature, but Sam thought it was a dangerous predator. + +Bob wanted to listen, but Sam told him that it was too risky. But Bob was very wise and he decided to listen anyway. He tiptoed closer and saw it was just a little upside down ink pot. Sam felt embarrassed that he had been scared and laughed, but Bob said he was wise to listen first. + +From then on, whenever they had a disagreement, they would always take turns to listen before deciding. In this way, their friendship was stronger than ever before. +Once there was a wild bunny. He loved to hop around and explore the world. One day he was hopsing out in the forest and he saw a big nail in the ground. He decided to hop near the nail. Suddenly, something bad happened. The nail scratched the bunny's leg and he started to cry. The wild bunny was sad and he never wanted to hop near the nail again. The bad ending made him very scared. +Once there was a mighty dragon named Bob. He was a kind and gentle creature who loved to mix up fun concoctions under his rainbow tree. One day, a young girl named Sally came to visit him. + +“Hello Bob,†Sally said. “What are you making today?†+ +“I'm making a special mixture,†Bob replied. “I'm going to make something special just for you!†+ +Sally was excited. She couldn't wait to see how Bob's special mixture would turn out. + +Bob carefully mixed and stirred the ingredients, and when he finished, he had created a bright-colored, sparkling potion. + +“Here it is!†he said. “This is my magical mixture, and it's just for you!†+ +Sally couldn't believe her eyes. The potion was amazing! + +She was just about to take a sip when Bob suddenly said, “Wait! This mixture is so powerful that only a mighty dragon can handle it!†+ +Sally had no idea what Bob meant, but she knew there was something special about the potion. She thanked Bob for his kind gesture and went on her way, knowing that one day she would discover the real power of the mysterious mixture. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Pat. Pat was very glad to find a secret trunk in the woods. He opened it and there was a shiny new toy inside. Pat was so excited that he decided to take the toy home with him. + +As Pat was walking home, he suddenly stopped and looked back. To his surprise, the trunk had disappeared! He searched for it for a long time, but he could not find it anywhere. Pat was not very glad. + +He went back to the same spot the next day but he still could not find the trunk anywhere. Pat was sure that someone else must have taken it away. Pat was very sad and disappointed. + +The next day, Pat learned from his next-door neighbour that his neighbour had taken the trunk. The neighbour had heard about it, and was kind enough to take the trunk home for Pat, so that no one else would take it away. Pat was very glad and thanked his neighbour for his kind gesture. Pat was delighted to have his secret trunk back and kept it safe at all times. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sue and she loved to play pretend. She would often imagine that her room was a special place full of all kinds of magical things. One day, Sue decided to dress up her room with a special curtain. She chose one that was blue and so pretty. Sue imagined that the blue curtain was like a doorway to an exciting new world of adventure. + +Sue spent many days playing in her room with the blue curtain, pretending it was a secret passage to a special place. She would stretch out her arms, close her eyes and step behind the curtain. In her imagination, she would take off on exciting journeys, meeting many amazing creatures along the way. + +After a while, it was time for Sue to go to bed. Before she went, she opened the curtain one last time and imagined saying goodbye to her special friends. Then, she said a silent goodnight and went off to dream. +John and his mom were out in the park one day. They found a big, open space near the swings and decided to play a game of catch. They put two sticks down in the grass to mark the line for the pitcher and the fielder. + +John's mom said to him, "Let's make the pitch!" She showed John how to hold the ball and showed him how to make the throw. The pitch went to the fielder. + +John was so happy. He wanted to make more pitches. He made several pitches, each one getting better and better. He found that by standing closer to the line and throwing with his arm coming straight up, the pitch flew much higher. + +John's mom was so proud of him. She said, "You have made yourself available to make terrific pitches. I'm so glad you have learned this skill today." + +John was so proud and happy. He felt like a major league pitcher! From then on, he went to the park each day to make more pitches, learning even more and more. +Once upon a time, two friends, Tom and Lucy, were having a chat. They were very excited because they were going on a trip soon and were discussing what they would see. They talked about the cute animals at the zoo and the big boats in the harbour. + +The next day, they packed their bags and went to the airport. The airport was very noisy and there were lots of people walking around. Tom and Lucy looked at all the signs, listened to the announcements and waved at the planes flying by. + +On the way home, Tom and Lucy discussed their trip. They talked about the fun rides, the yummy food and the exciting shows they watched. Lucy giggled when she told Tom about the cute animals that she saw. + +Tom and Lucy had had a wonderful time. They will always remember their trip to the airport. +Once there was a three year old boy and a banana. The boy loved bananas, so he decided to talk to the banana. + +"Hi banana!" he said. + +The banana didn't reply. The little boy asked it again. + +"Hi banana, how are you?" + +Still the banana stayed silent. The little boy was a bit disappointed, but he was patient. He waited for a few moments before trying again. + +"Please banana, talk to me!" he begged. + +Finally the banana replied. + +"No," it said, "I don't want to talk to you". + +At that moment, the boy got angry. He took the banana and threw it on the ground! The banana splattered in a million pieces. + +The boy was left alone. He had ruined his chance to make a friend with a banana and now he was sad. He never talked to a banana again. +Once there was a young boy who felt uncomfortable when he had to leave his home. He wanted to stay with his mom and dad, but they were going to be away overnight. His Aunt Julie offered to take care of him while they were gone. + +The youth was scared. He didn't want to leave. But his mom reassured him that he would be okay. She kissed him on the forehead and hugged him tight before she left. + +Julie was very nice. She showed the boy around her house and let him play with her dog. When it was time for bed, she told him a story and tucked him in. Before long, he was fast asleep. + +The next day his parents returned. The boy was happy to see them and was glad that he had been brave enough to stay with Julie while they were away. He learned that leaving your home can be an uncomfortable experience, but with the right support, he could brave the unknown. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Molly. She was three years old. One day she wanted to go on an adventure, so she left her house. As she walked, it got dark outside. The night was really dark, and Molly felt a bit scared. But she kept walking. + +Finally, Molly met a very nice owl. The owl said to Molly, "Don't be afraid. I'm here to help you." Suddenly Molly felt safe. The owl asked her what she wanted to do. + +Molly said,"I want to take a nap." The owl said, "That's a good idea! You can feel safe here in the dark night, and I will watch over you while you sleep." + +So Molly curled up in the grass and went to sleep. She had a long and peaceful nap. + +When Molly woke up, the sun was bright and the morning had come. Molly was happy because the owl had helped her feel safe and take a nap in the dark night. +Once upon a time, in a small village on the coast, there lived two friends - Tom and Mary. Tom was a fisherman, and Mary had always wanted to do something special. One day, while standing on the shore, she had an idea. + +She looked at the sea and said, "Tom, why don't we sell our large fish? We could make lots of money!" Tom thought about it for a moment before replying, "That's a great idea, Mary. Let's give it a try!" + +The duo went fishing, and sold the large fish to the village people. With the money they got, they bought clothes, toys and food for their families. Everyone in the village was happy. + +After a few days, Mary came up with another bright idea. She said, "Tom, why don't we sell the big boulders along the shore? We can get even more money!" But Tom replied, "No, Mary. We can't do that - boulders are part of the shore. We need to take care of the environment so that we can keep living here." + +Mary realised that Tom was right, and the two friends decided to only sell fish. This way, they stayed in harmony with the nature, and kept the shore beautiful. Along with earning money, they also earned respect from the villagers. + +The moral of this story is to respect nature and keep it safe. This way, +Once upon a time, there were two friends, a tall lizard and a small flower. Each day they loved to sit in the sun and play together. + +One morning the small flower said to the tall lizard, "I want to be like you. I want to grow big and strong like you." The Tall Lizard smiled and said, "You must wait, Bloom. You must wait until it's your time to grow." + +The flower waited, and as summer turned to fall it bloomed tall and strong. When the flower had grown and was as big as the lizard, they sat together again in the sun. + +The lizard said to the flower, "Now you are like me, but be patient and you can do even more. With patience, and time, you can bloom into something even bigger and more beautiful!" + +The lesson of this story is that if you wait patiently, and do not rush, you can do anything in life. All it takes is patience. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely deer. She was so small and gentle, and she loved the world. One day, she saw a boat sailing in the water. She was so excited and she wanted to go sailing. She asked the boat if she could come aboard, and the boat said yes! + +The deer hopped in the boat and off they sailed. The deer felt so happy and free, the wind in her hair and the waves lapping at the boat. She had never felt so happy! + +The deer and the boat sailed for hours and hours, until they saw a beautiful island. The deer loved it so much - it was so lovely. The deer jumped off the boat and started running around the island. She pretended that it was her very own island, running and leaping and twirling around. + +When the deer was tired, she curled up on the shore and watched the boat continue sailing until the sun went down. She was so happy to have seen the world, and made a lovely new friend too! +Once upon a time, there was a dragon who lived in an old castle. He liked to sleep in the cozy castles. One day, the dragon tried to go to sleep but he couldn't fit into the castle! He was too big. + +The dragon was so sad and he didn't know what to do. Then, he saw a flexible castle. He was excited and he tried to fit inside. But it was too small! He tried and tried to squeeze himself in, but it just wasn't flexible enough for the big dragon. + +The dragon was so sad. But then he had an idea. He got a bunch of sticks and he built himself a new castle! It was big enough for him and he fit just perfect! The dragon was so happy. He now had a castle that fit him perfect! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Maria. She loved wearing pretty dresses and running around in the garden. Every day Maria would wake up and reach for her favourite dress. Today was no different. Maria smiled as she reached for the little pink dress. + +Maria put on the dress and walked out of her bedroom. She looked in the mirror and was very happy with how she looked. + +Outside Maria's mum was calling her. "Maria, come and get ready to go out!" she said. + +Maria ran outside and saw that her mum was wearing her regular dress. She looked very smart. + +Maria smiled and said, "Mum, I love your dress. It looks so pretty!" + +Her mum smiled and said, "Thank you, sweetheart. Now let's go and get ready." + +And so Maria and her mum left the house wearing their regular dresses, ready for an exciting day out. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Jane. Jane loved to explore! One day, she decided to walk near the pond. The pond was noisy with birds and bugs, and Jane felt excited. She took a deep breath and closed her eyes. She could smell all kinds of things-- the flowers, the grass, and the pond. + +Jane decided to climb a tree. As she climbed, her nose twitched. She felt a tickling in her nose. She sneezed and a bird flew out of the tree! Jane was surprised, and laughed loudly. + +The bird flew over to the pond and perched on a tall reed. Jane watched it from the tree and decided to follow it. But the reed was too tall so she couldn't reach it. She looked around and found a long stick. With her stick, she was able to pull the reed down! + +The bird flew away and Jane felt happy. Now she could take a closer look at the pond. The pond was noisy and full of life, and Jane felt curious. She loved exploring and discovering new things. She knew she would come back to the pond one day! +Once upon a time, there was a bright witch. She lived in the forest with her friends. Every day, the witch used her magic to support her friends. One day, when the witch was walking in the forest, an evil wizard appeared. He said he wanted all the magical powers from the witch. The witch said no, and the wizard became angry. He began to cast a spell on the witch. She used all her strength to fight against the spell. Finally, with the help of her friends, the witch was able to break the wizard's spell. She and her friends were able to celebrate the victory. The witch and her friends all lived happily ever after. +Once there was a girl called Lucy. She was three years old and loved exploring. +One day, she wanted to find something hidden in the ocean. She asked her mum if she could go surf. Her mum said yes, so she jumped on her surfboard. + +Once she got to the ocean, she started paddling and looking around. Soon, she saw something hidden in the water. She paddled towards it, and it was a friendly sea turtle. It was so beautiful! + +The sea turtle asked Lucy if she wanted to go for a ride on its back. She was so excited, so she said yes! The sea turtle took her for a ride around the ocean. They saw so many pretty colors, fish, and coral reefs. + +They stopped to rest in a hidden cave full of sparkling shells and sea creatures. Then after a while, the turtle brought Lucy back to shore. She said goodbye to her new friend, and went home with a smile on her face. +Molly was a modest girl who loved to play with her friends. They would often plan to do something together. This time they planned to make a special dessert. + +Molly and her friends went to the kitchen, ready to start cooking. They looked around the kitchen and found what they needed. They each took a teaspoon and filled it with special ingredients. + +When all of the ingredients were ready, Molly and her friends mixed them together in a bowl. They stirred and stirred until the mixture was just right. + +Finally, the special dessert was ready to eat. Molly and her friends savoured every bite. It was even more delicious than they had planned! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy who was three years old. She had a comfortable home and lots of nice things to play with. + +One day, she wanted to draw something special. She rummaged through her things and found a triangle. She held it in her hand and hoped that it would help her to make something amazing. + +and she began to draw. She filled in the triangle with colours and shapes. She was really proud of her picture, so she put it up where she could see it each day. + +Lucy was very happy, and her hope had come true. She hadn't just made a nice picture - she had also created something she could be proud of. She felt so comfortable. +Once there was a boy named Tim. He was very naughty but he liked to play a lot. One day, Tim decided to go for a walk. He thought it would be a fun adventure. + +Tim was walking around when he spotted some luggage. It was big and smelly. Tim thought it would be fun to steal it. He grabbed the luggage and began to run away. + +Just then, Tim heard a voice. +"Hey! Stop! That's my luggage!" it shouted. + +Tim stopped running and turned around. He saw a big man. The man looked very angry. Tim knew he had done something wrong. + +The man asked, "Why did you steal my luggage?" + +Tim was so scared that he couldn't answer. He just stood there, trembling. + +The man took his luggage and walked away. He warned Tim not to do it again. + +From that day on, Tim learned his lesson. He knew stealing was wrong and he never did it again. +Once upon a time, there was a very enthusiastic hippo. Every day, she dreamed of flying. One day, she decided to try it. She spread out her wings and flapped. She felt herself moving and was so excited. She flew higher and higher above the trees and houses. She was so happy! Suddenly, she saw a friendly bird nearby. He was flying with her! He sang a happy song and they flew around together. Together they played games and laughed. The hippo and the bird were so happy. Eventually, the sun started to set and the hippo was tired. She said goodbye to her bird friend and flew back to her home. Even though she was tired, she was so excited that she had learned to fly. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved to guess. He would guess what colour a flower was, what flavour of ice cream his friends liked, or even what was behind the door! + +One day, the little boy went to the park with his mum. She saw a lady doing something strange: she was bending and stretching, with her eyes closed and her arms in the air. "What is that lady doing?" the little boy asked. His mum smiled and said "That's yoga! Let's try it together". + +The little boy wasn't sure what yoga was, but he guessed it was fun. So, he and his mum did some yoga for a few minutes. The little boy loved it! He said it was fun and pink. After yoga, he said "I want to do yoga all the time!". His mum smiled and said "I guess you do!" +One day, a little girl went to the desert. She looked around and gazed at the vast sandy ground around her. She saw a fat cactus sitting in the distance. She walked towards the cactus, intrigued. + +When she got close to the cactus, the little girl saw a small hole in the side of the cactus. She bent down and looked inside. She saw a tiny mouse, trying to grab a nut from deep inside the cactus. + +"Hi there," said the little girl to the mouse. + +The mouse was surprised. It looked up at the girl, but didn't move. + +"Can I help you?" asked the little girl. The mouse nodded its head. So the little girl put her hand in the cactus and grabbed the nut for the mouse. + +The mouse was so happy. It leapt up and hugged the girl. The little girl smiled and gazed at the cactus one last time before she left. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. His name was Max. Max loved animals. Every day, he would watch them in the garden. + +One day, he saw a very dangerous animal. It was a big, black lion! Max was scared. He wanted to get closer, but he was too scared. + +Just then, an old man came up to him. He smiled at Max. The old man said he wanted to show him something wonderful. He pointed to the lion. He said it was brave to look at such a dangerous animal. + +The old man smiled and encouraged Max to get closer. He told him to be brave. Little by little, Max got closer to the lion. He was still scared, but he was so brave! The lion roared and Max wanted to run away, but the old man encouraged him to stay. + +In the end, Max was brave enough to pat the lion! The lion even purred when Max patted him. After that, Max was no longer scared of dangerous animals! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Mary who loved to ride her scooter. She was so proud of her scooter and she would wave to everyone as she rode it by. One day as Mary was cruising around town on her scooter, she noticed a little boy with no scooter. She thought it was very sad and she stopped to talk to him. + +Mary asked the boy why he did not have a scooter and he told her his had been broken. Mary was filled with compassion and wanted to help. She told the boy that she would find a way to help him. + +Mary searched and searched but she could not find another scooter. Finally, an idea came to her and she ran upstairs to get her dad's toolbox. She told the little boy she would fix his broken scooter, which made him smile. She worked hard and after many waves of her wrench, she had fixed the scooter. + +The boy was so happy and thanked Mary again and again. He waved goodbye and then rode away on his fixed scooter. Mary felt proud that she could help and she smiled and waved as the little boy went away. +Once upon a time there was a rat who was always very mean and harsh to everyone he met. He was rude to all his neighbours and often made fun of them. One day, he met a little 3 year old girl and tried to embarrass her. The rat asked her silly questions and laughed when she got the answer wrong. + +The little girl felt so sad and embarrassed, but she didn't show it. Instead, she calmly asked the rat why he thought it was ok to be so mean and harsh to other people. The rat was surprised and couldn't answer her question. The little girl then said that kindness was much better than being mean and harsh and she left happily. + +The rat realised that he had been wrong to be so unkind and since then, he has been much nicer to everyone he meets. He now realises that being kind to others makes us all feel better and it's much better than being mean and harsh. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Fred. He was only three years old and he was really curious. He wanted to test things to find out how they worked. + +One day, he saw a line on the ground. He didn't know what it was, so he wanted to test it. He touched the line with his finger to see if it was bumpy or soft. But it was just a straight, flat line. He was confused, so he decided to try again. + +This time, he tried to cross the line. But as soon as he did, he heard someone shouting at him. He looked up and saw an ignorant adult scolding him. The adult said he was not allowed to cross the line and he had to stay on the other side. + +Fred didn't understand what was going on and he felt embarrassed. He ran back to the other side of the line and he vowed never to test things he didn't understand again. +One day, mommy and Sammy went outside. Sammy was wearing his new sweater, it was blue and cozy. The sun was shining, so they went to the park. + +When Sammy got to the park, he saw lots of other children playing. All of them were wearing sweaters too. Sammy wanted to join in, but he was feeling a bit restless. + +Mommy said "Sammy, why don't you try talking to the other children? Maybe you can play with them." + +Sammy took a deep breath and approached one of the children. He said "Hi, I'm Sammy. Do you want to play?" + +The other little boy smiled and said "Sure, let's go play tag." + +They started playing, and soon all the children were playing together. Sammy was so happy that he had made lots of friends, and he realized the moral of the story. He saw that if you don't let your restlessness stand in your way, you can make lots of friends! +One day there was a little girl called Molly. She had a cool juice box and she was very excited to drink it. She saw a big tree and she thought it would be funny if she drank her juice sitting up high. So she climbed the tree and got to a branch. + +She had her juice box and she yelled out to her friends, "Come and see me, I'm so high up!" Her friends thought it was cool and they all wanted to do it too. But when they climbed the tree, Molly's juice box fell down! + +Molly was so sad. She started to cry and her friends tried to cheer her up by giving her their stuff. They had toys and books which she liked very much. But Molly told them she wanted her juice box back. + +The next day, when they were all playing outside, Molly heard a loud noise. She looked up and saw someone throwing her juice box down from a branch in the tree. It was the same branch Molly had been on the day before! + +Molly was so surprised and happy to get her juice box back. Her friends cheered and hugged her. What a cool surprise! All the kids hugged each other and yelled out in joy. +Once upon a time there was a kind man called Marcus. He was very polite and cared about everyone he met. One day Marcus saw a glowing rubber ball in the park. He was so surprised he couldn't help but pick it up. He threw the glowing rubber ball up in the air and it glowed even brighter in the night sky. + +Marcus was so excited he invited the other people in the park to come and play. Everyone took turns throwing the glowing rubber ball up and watching it fly. They all laughed and cheered as the ball flew high. + +The others noticed how polite Marcus was and decided to have a party in his honour. Marcus thanked all of his new friends as they clapped and cheered, and the glowing rubber ball shone even brighter in the night sky. + +The party went on until the sun rose. Marcus said goodbye to all of his new friends and the glowing rubber ball vanished into the morning light. Marcus never saw the rubber ball again, but the polite man would never forget that magical night in the park. +Once upon a time, there was an orange dishwasher. Every day, it would load all the dirty dishes from the kitchen sink. It was a very hardworking dishwasher that never seemed to need rest. One day, something went wrong and the dishwasher stopped working. Luckily, a friendly man with tools came to help. He tried and tried to fix it, but nothing worked. In the end, the orange dishwasher could not be repaired and had to be thrown away. It was a sad ending for the hardworking dishwasher. +On Sunday, Timmy was playing with the toy cars in his nursery. Suddenly his mum walked in and demanded Timmy to put the cars away. Timmy was sad and felt terrible, but he knew he had to obey. So he put the cars away then went and played with his teddy bear. + +Later, Timmy heard mum and dad talking downstairs. He heard mum say that Sunday was going to be a very busy day. She said she was going to the store, the bank and even the post office! Timmy didn't like it and he wasn't happy. He wanted to play outside and enjoy the sunshine, not stay home. + +So Timmy ran downstairs and demanded his mum to take him out. She laughed and said "not today, it's too busy". Timmy was sad and was about to cry. But then mum had an idea. She said that if Timmy did his chores, maybe they could go for a quick play in the park later on. Timmy agreed and began straightaway. + +Timmy worked hard, and soon the chores were done. He ran to his mum and demanded to go outside. She smiled and said it was time to go. And so, off they went to have a wonderful Sunday afternoon together. +Once there was a lion called Daniel. He was the most popular lion in the jungle and everyone liked him. + +One day, Daniel was walking around the jungle when he saw a butterfly. He thought he should give it a bow, so he bowed. The butterfly was so happy that it flew away. + +This made Daniel feel really good, as he realised that while he was popular and respected, it was important to do a good job and do nice things for other animals in the jungle. + +Soon everyone in the jungle heard about Daniel's kind gesture, and they all bowed to him in respect. Daniel was now even more popular than before, but he would never forget the important message he had learnt. + +The moral of this story is that kindness and respect can go a long way. If you do a good job and take time to help others, then you can be more popular and respected. +Luka was a 3 year old boy who was having trouble sleeping. Every night he would cry and whimper until his dad came in and picked him up. One night Luka's dad said "Tonight you must take a step and try something different. Put on your bow and instead of crying close your eyes and focus on being thankful and grateful". + +Luka was confused but he followed his dad's advice and put on his bow. He closed his eyes and focused on the things he was grateful for. Then, suddenly, Luka felt sleepy and drifted off to sleep. + +The next morning, Luka was exhausted but he felt refreshed. He turned to his dad and said thank you. His dad smiled and said "you must take a step and learn something new every day to be content". + +Luka nodded, he now understood the meaning of his dad's advice. He was excited to see what a difference this small step would make in his life. +Once upon a time there was a rat named Sam. He lived in the city and was always up for an adventure. One day, he wanted to explore the park, so he set out. As he came across the lake, he saw something soaking in the water. His curiosity was too much and he wanted to know what was soaking. So he swam closer and discovered it was a toy boat. + +Sam was so excited about the boat that he decided to take it home for himself. When he got home he noticed something strange about the boat. There was a small crack on it and something brown inside. He couldn't figure out what it was, so he poked it to see if it would move. Suddenly, a small rat came out of the crack! + +The little rat was scared and alone, so Sam took it in and they became the best of friends. Sam forgot all about the boat. + +Then one day, he came across the same toy boat while exploring the park again. He noticed the small crack looked much bigger and more serious than before. Suddenly, he knew what was in the boat! The rat that was now his best friend had been soaking in the boat when he found it. + +Sam couldn't believe it! He had unknowingly saved this little rat's life and was now the best of friends. He remembered the fun and adventures they had had together and all the laughs they had shared. + +This is why +One day, a little girl named Sarah went with her mom to the store. She saw something that made her very happy—a bright, green dragon! She asked her mom if she could buy it, and her mom said yes. + +Sarah was very careful as she brought the dragon home. She knew it was fragile, so she held it very gently. + +Once at home, Sarah decided to give her new dragon a bath. She filled up the bathtub and carefully lowered the dragon into it. After it had a refreshing bath, the dragon looked even brighter and shinier. + +Sarah spent the rest of her day playing and cuddling with her dragon. It made her so happy to have it in her home. + +The End. +Molly the mouse was out in the garden that day. She was looking for something fun to do. Suddenly, she spotted a big squash lying on the ground. She got very excited, and ran up to it. She nudged it with her nose, and to her surprise it was squishy. As Molly sniffed it, she noticed that it smelt strange. Then, she heard a voice behind her. + +"Why, that's my squash!" said a voice. Molly turned and saw a big badger. She was scared. + +The badger sternly asked her, "What are you doing with my squash?" + +Molly didn't know what to say. She just shrugged her tiny shoulders. + +The badger laughed and said, "It's okay. You can have it. I found it yesterday and it was really smelly. I was going to get rid of it, but you can have it." + +Molly smiled, thanked the badger and ran back to her home with her smelly squash. She couldn't wait to show her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl with green eyes. She loved to play with her spoon. It was her favorite toy. One day, her mommy said, "Let's go raise chickens!" The little girl said, "Yes!" + +So they went to the farm to buy some chickens. When they got there, there were all kinds of chickens. Some were green, some were brown and some were white! + +The little girl picked a green chicken. She hugged it and gave it a nice name. The farmer said, "You need to feed it every day." The little girl nodded and said, "Yes". + +Every morning, the little girl would take her spoon and give the green chicken food. She was happy to take care of it. Soon the little chicken grew big and strong! + +The little girl and her green chicken shared a special bond. She would always raise it with lots of love. +Once upon a time, there was a farm with many animals. There was a horse, a sheep, and a cow, among many others. + +One day, the animals noticed something strange. In the sky, there were swirls of purple light! + +The horse asked the sheep, "What is that, up there in the sky?" + +The sheep replied, "It looks like lots of numbers, all in a big circle!" + +The cow thought for a moment, then said, "I think it is a purple number farm, where the numbers all make music when they come together!" + +The animals listened carefully, and they heard a beautiful melody. The purple number farm was a magical place, and it brought happiness to the farm. +Timmy was out in the garden. He was looking at all the different things. He saw the bugs, the flowers, and the grass. Suddenly, he saw something that made him jump and squeal. There was a giant flower, blooming in the sun! + +"That's so crazy!" said Timmy. + +He ran up to the flower. It was so colorful and big. He touched the petals and then stepped back. + +"I want to take a snack dish and pick the petals of this flower," he said. "I want to take them in the house and put them on the table." + +Timmy hurried back to the house. He grabbed a dish and went back to the flower. He carefully picked the petals, one by one, and put them into the dish. When he was finished, he held the dish in his hands and looked at the petals. + +"It looks like a rainbow!" said Timmy. + +He smiled. He had made a special dish, full of color and beauty. He took the dish back to the house and put it on the table. + +"Isn't that crazy?" said Timmy. + +He grinned and ran outside to enjoy the rest of his day. +Once upon a time, there was a fat cat named Jerry. He liked to take long naps in the sun. One day, Jerry saw a big chest in the corner of the room. He was curious and wanted to find out what was inside. + +He walked up to the chest and tried to open it. It was locked! Jerry meowed in frustration. + +Then, Suddenly, he heard a little voice say, "I can help you open it." + +Jerry looked around and saw a tiny mouse. The mouse said "I have a key that can open that chest. If you will let me ride on your back, I can help you!" + +So, Jerry let the mouse ride on his back and together they opened the chest. Inside, there were lots of yummy treats! Jerry and the mouse shared the treats, until they were all gone. + +Jerry thanked the mouse for his help, and the mouse said, "You're welcome!" Then, they said goodbye and went their separate ways. +Jack was in the garden playing with his toys. His mom called from inside, "Jack! It's time to dress for dinner!" Jack got up and put on his clothes. + +When he was ready, his mom asked, "Jack, why don't you help me pick up your toys?" But Jack was being rude. He yelled, "NO!" and ran away. + +Jack's mom was mad. She shouted, "You better come back and clean up your toys or else!" But Jack kept running. + +Eventually, Jack reached the edge of the garden. He decided to jump over the fence and keep running. But he tripped and fell into a pile of thorny bushes. + +Jack started to cry. He couldn't get out and his mom couldn't find him. He was stuck in the garden forever. +Once upon a time, there was a big family. Grandma and Grandpa, Mom and Dad, and four little kids. + +The four kids were so happy. They were always laughing and joking around. Everyone said that being together was something that belonged to the family. + +One day Dad made a joke. He said he was so delicate that he would break if he touched the wall. The four little kids laughed and laughed until Dad got them to settle down. + +Grandma said, "Whenever you need to laugh, just remember that funny joke!" + +The four kids liked to remember the joke especially when things were tough. Whenever something didn't belong to the family, the kids would remember the joke and laugh. + +It was such a tender moment, full of happy laughter and delight. The family belonged together. +Once upon a time, there was a blue clay pot. It belonged to a little boy named Timmy. He loved his blue clay pot and liked playing with it. One day, after a busy morning of playing, Timmy yawned and realized he was sleepy. But Timmy didn't want to put his blue clay pot away. He wanted to keep on playing! + +Timmy's mom came into the room, and commented on how tired Timmy was. She said he really needed to put his blue clay pot away and have a nap. Timmy began to cry and tried to explain why he didn't want to nap. But his mom wouldn't listen. + +Finally, Timmy's dad came over and suggested a compromise. He said if Timmy put his blue clay pot away, they could have a nap together. This sounded like a great plan to Timmy and with a big yawn, Timmy ran to put his blue clay pot away. He was relieved that he could still have a nap, and he knew his blue clay pot would still be there when he woke up. +One day, a little girl named Suzy was playing in her garden. She was 3 years old and loved to explore. She spotted something exciting in the corner and ran over to it. + +"What is this?" Suzy asked. + +"It's an old stand", her mom said. + +"What's it for?" Suzy asked. + +"Well, you can put something inside it and display it", her mom explained. + +Suzy thought that was the best idea ever! She quickly pointed to the modern paint cans on the shelf. + +"Let's make the stand pretty, Mama", she shouted. + +Mama smiled and said "Okay, let's get started!" + +They spent the entire afternoon painting the stand with different colors. The stand looked very modern and beautiful when they were done. Now it was time to display something in it. + +"What do you want to put in the stand?" Mama asked. + +Suzy thought for a moment, then smiled and said "Let's put my elephant collection!" + +Mama nodded in agreement and helped Suzy fill the stand with her favorite toys. When she was done, Suzy smiled proudly at the stand and said "It looks perfect!" + +Mama smiled and said "I'm so proud of you Suzy, you did a wonderful job." Then they hugged and Suzy went to play with her beautiful new stand. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Molly. Molly loved poems and writing stories. One day, Molly was feeling very helpless. She didn't know why but she just couldn't help it. + +Molly started to complain and cry. All her friends tried to comfort her but she didn't want to listen. All she wanted to do was write a poem about how she felt. Her friends felt helpless too and didn't know what to do. + +Molly's family sat down with her and tried to talk to her. They told her that if she focused on writing the poem, it might help her feel better. Molly agreed to try it and ran off to work on her poem. + +For the rest of the day, Molly worked hard and wrote her poem. She poured her heart into her poem and was able to express how she had been feeling. When she finished, she felt much better. + +Molly showed her family and friends the poem she wrote. They were so proud of her and they finally understood how she felt. Molly was happy that her poem could make her feel better and her friends and family happier. +One day, a curious three year old named Daisy opened the door to the playroom. Inside, she could see a large box on the table. What could it be? She thought. + +"What's in the box?" She asked her mom. + +"I'm not sure," her mom said. "Let's open it and find out!" + +So Daisy and her mom opened the box and Daisy was the first to look inside. She gasped with excitement as inside the box were colorful markers and a brand new coloring book. + +"Wow!" She exclaimed. + +It was a wonderful surprise! Daisy couldn't wait to start using the markers and reveal all the colors inside. She knew it would be a fun day doing arts and crafts. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was three years old and very happy. He liked to run, jump and play with all of his friends. +Every day, his daddy would give him a big hug to make him feel special. The hug made him feel so powerful and it was happy and noisy too. + +One day, the little boy went to the park and saw his friends playing on the swings. He ran over to join them and they all laughed and cheered when they saw him. + +He had a great time but soon all of the children noticed that it was time to go home. The little boy was so sad but then his daddy gave him a big hug. Immediately, the little boy felt better and the power of the hug made him smile. + +The little boy ran off to join his friends, laughing and shouting loudly as they flew off on their bikes. Daddy waved goodbye and shouted "Have a good day!" + +The little boy remembered the special hug and the strong power it gave him. He knew that no matter what, his daddy was always there to give him a big, noisy hug. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl called Rachel. Rachel loved to explore and learn new things. One day, Rachel decided to record all her discoveries in a special journal. Every night she wrote down everything that she had learnt that day. + +Rachel kept on recording her discoveries and soon she started learning more and more. She learnt about the universe and the stars and how everything was connected. Rachel felt so small in comparison but she realised that her discoveries were dependable and important. + +Rachel's discoveries weren’t only about the universe though. She started to learn more about herself and the world around her. Sharing what she learnt with her friends and family was an important part of her journey. Eventually, Rachel realised that coming together with people to share her knowledge was more powerful than any discovery she had ever made on her own. + +The moral of this story is that knowledge is powerful, but shared knowledge is even more powerful. Rachel knew that coming together with people and sharing discoveries was the best way to make the world a better place. +Once there was a friendly bunny who trusted life. Everything was going great until one day a big mean hawk swooped down from the sky. The bunny it was very scared. The hawk made loud noises and said, "I'm gonna eat you for lunch!" + +But then, a graceful deer appeared. He explained to the bunny that the hawk just wanted to scare him. The bunny wasn't so sure if he could trust the deer's words, so he ran away, hopping as quickly as he could. + +The deer, who was very kind and gentle, followed the bunny and slowly convinced him that he was safe. He promised that no harm would come to him. + +The bunny finally gained enough trust in the deer to come back. He realized he had nothing to fear. From then on he trusted life again, knowing the deer had only wanted to help him. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was very special. She loved to dance and was always happy and smiling. One day she saw a man. He was clapping and cheering. The little girl started to dance for him and the man applauded. She felt so excited and happy that she clapped her hands and cheered too. + +Then the little girl stopped and waved goodbye to the man. But the man was still clapping. She felt a bit sad and hurt that the man wasn't waving back. + +The little girl thought that maybe the man was saying goodbye too. So she smiled and waved again. And this time the man smiled and waved back. She felt so happy and she cheered and applauded too. + +The little girl and the man were so happy together. They waved and applauded until she had to go. But even when she was gone, the little girl remembered the man and smiled. +Once upon a time there was a lazy bear. He loved to sleep all day. One day he was so lazy he decided to take a nap on a rail. He made himself a nice little bed and rubbed it so it was extra comfy. Then he curled up and napped all day. + +But the thing was, he forgot to hop off the rail. + +Soon a big noisy train came rolling around the corner. The bear felt the rail shaking and heard the noise. He opened his eyes, but he was too lazy to move. He just kept rubbing the rail and went back to sleep. + +The train came closer and the bear rubbed the rail harder. Then with one big jump, the bear hopped off the rail just in time. He felt lucky and relieved. + +After that, the lazy bear made sure to always check that everything was safe before he napped! +Bill was hungry and he wanted something to eat. He looked inside his mum's bag and he found some spicy chips. He wanted to try them so he picked one up and he took a bite. + +It was so spicy that it made Bill's eyes water. He put the chip back into the bag and he closed it. + +Bill looked around the room and he found some bread. He picked up a slice and he took a bite. The bread was really yummy and Bill smiled. He ate the whole slice and then he put the rest of the bread back in the bag. + +Bill was very happy and he was full. He thanked his Mum for the wonderful snack. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Bob and Sue. They liked to hang around together. One day, they decided to explore the world. They travelled to a weird place filled with colourful bubbles. Soon they began to hang the bubbles everywhere. They wanted to make the world more colourful. Suddenly, they noticed a huge bubble. Without thinking, they grabbed it and hung it in the sky. They couldn’t believe what they had done! It was so weird! Bob and Sue were so excited to see the huge bubble hanging in the sky. From then on, the two friends hung more and more colorful bubbles and the world became a much more interesting place. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was so happy to play outside in the sunshine. She loved to imagine different images in her head. One day she saw an ugly image in her mind. The image scared her and made her sad. She tried to ignore it but it kept coming back. + +Finally, the girl decided to tell her mommy. But when she told her, her mommy just said she was imagining things. The little girl was so upset and scared. She thought she would never be happy again. + +The girl tried to shake the ugly image out of her imagination but it wasn't going away. She soon became very sad and scared and started to cry. Even her mommy's hugs didn't help. The ugly image was all she could see. + +And so, the little girl was never able to get rid of the ugly image from her mind. She was very scared and sad and never able to fully enjoy the sunshine again. +Once upon a time there was a worm called Fran. Fran was very fragile and small. One day Fran wanted to start an adventure. + +She wriggled out of her home in the garden and started walking. She was very excited and looking around as she went. She decided that today she would explore the forest. + +As she walked, Fran met lots of new friends. She said hello to the birds and the bugs on the ground. Suddenly she saw a big giant tree. She thought it looked fun and wanted to climb it. + +Fran started to climb the tree so that she could reach the treetop. On her way up she got a little bit scared. She was wobbling from branch to branch. When she finally reached the top she saw that it was beautiful. She could see for miles and saw the sun setting. + +Fran was so proud of herself for having an adventure and exploring the world. She thanked her friends for coming with her and started to wriggle home. It was time for bed. +Once upon a time there was a pilot who loved to fly airplanes. This pilot was very patient. Every morning he would wake up extra early to rub his plane with a fluffy cloth. This made his plane shine beautifully. One day a little 3 year old boy happened to wander into the pilots shed. He saw the plane and was fascinated. He asked the pilot how he could make his plane shine like that too. The pilote told the little boy that the secret was to be patient and to take his time when rubbing the plane. + +The little boy thought this was a great idea so he grabbed the cloth and started to rub his toy plane. He rubbed and rubbed and when he was finished his plane was as shiny and beautiful as the pilot's! + +And that's the secret to success- success starts with being patient and taking your time. That way you can bring out the best in everything you do! +Once upon a time, there lived a little boy who dreamed of sailing away on a big boat. One day, he saw an expensive boat in the harbor. It sparkled in the sun and had a big, shiny buckle. He wanted the boat more than anything and decided to save up to buy it. + +Every day, he worked hard and saved all of his money in a special jar. He counted his coins every night with a big smile on his face. After a few weeks, he had enough money to buy the boat. + +He ran down to the dock, and the man sold him the boat. Then, the little boy grabbed his bucket and his sail and jumped into the boat. Off he went, sailing away on his own adventure. + +He sailed up and down the coast, singing and waving to the people on the shore. His boat was now full of memories, and he was so proud to have it. He was one happy sailor! +Andy was very dependable. He always did what he was asked to do. But today, he felt down. He was not in the mood to do things. He was too sad. + +He sat on the couch and frowned. He was feeling very blue. He wanted to be happy again. + +Mom came in and saw Andy frowning. She knew something was wrong. She asked him what was wrong. + +Andy said he was feeling sad. Mom said, “I know what would make you feel better!†She opened the fridge and took out a can of tuna. She made a tuna sandwich for Andy. + +Andy was so happy. He was happy because his Mom was so dependable. She always knew what to do to make him happy. He smiled and ate the tuna sandwich. +Once upon a time, there was a young Caterpillar who had just left his cocoon. He was very curious and excited to explore the world outside his home. One day, he was determined to try and reach the top of the nearby well. He inched his way up, but the surface was so slippery, and he kept slipping down. + +He began to feel discouraged, and he was almost ready to give up when a friendly, old ladybug flew by. She saw the caterpillar's struggle and called out, "You can do it! Just keep trying, and don't worry. You can reach the top!" + +The caterpillar was encouraged by the kind words and he tried again. This time, he was more careful and he made it almost to the top. But he was uncomfortable and the surface was too steep and slippery. The ladybug flew over and climbed up to the top. She reached out her little legs and helped the caterpillar to the top. He was so proud and excited, he thanked the kind ladybug for her encouragement. They both flew away, and the caterpillar lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. Tom loved playing sports and was very competitive. Every day after school, he would go outside and work on his sports skills. He practiced soccer, basketball and football. Tom worked very hard and rarely took breaks. + +One day, Tom’s coach told him how impressed he was with Tom’s hard work. He said that Tom was a natural competitor! Tom was so happy to hear this, he couldn’t stop smiling. + +Tom continued to practice and soon became very good at sports. He even started to win competitions! Everyone was amazed by how well Tom worked and competed. Tom’s hard work had finally paid off. And he enjoyed playing sports more than ever. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a scared rabbit, called Jane. Jane was very scared of almost everything and she was always hiding away in her burrow. One day she decided to go outside and explore, but something made her very scared. She had heard there were scary people in the nearby woods. + +Jane's friend, Jack the mouse, saw her looking scared. He offered to go with her, so they could explore together. Jane was still scared but she agreed to go. + +On their way, they passed by a bright light. Jane was terrified and tried to run back to her burrow, but Jack stopped her. He told her that the light was just a firefly. Jane was relieved and she thanked Jack for not letting her miss out on the adventure. + +The moral of this story is that although it can be scary taking new risks, we can always ask friends to help us. With a friend beside us, we can find the courage to try new things. +John was very excited today. He loved visiting Grandma’s house. Grandma had the best stories and she was always up for playing a game. + +John rang the doorbell and waited impatiently. Suddenly, Grandma opened the door, but something was different this time. Grandma didn’t look as happy as John had expected. + +"What’s wrong, Grandma?" John asked. + +Grandma shook her head sadly. "My old leg is giving me trouble. I need to pray that I’ll get better." + +John wanted to help, so he offered to go get a modern leg from the store. Grandma said no, but John was determined to make Grandma feel better. He promised to do everything as fast as he could. + +John rushed to the store and got Grandma a new, modern leg. But when he got back, Grandma was already gone. Grandma had passed away waiting for John to come back with her new leg. + +John felt so sad and guilty. He wanted to make Grandma happy, but instead he had missed his chance. Now John would never be able to share stories, play games, or give Grandma her new leg. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to wander around her world. She was never troubled and ran around with a big smile on her face. Every day she would visit new places and explore. + +One day she came across a group of troubled people. She whispered to them that everything was alright. They were amazed by her kindness and asked her how she stayed so happy. She said that it was because she always wandered around the world. + +The people thanked her for the words of wisdom and said goodbye. But before she left, she gave them one last advice. She said that if they wanted to feel happy like her, then they should start to wander. + +And so she continued to wander around the world, spreading happiness and joy wherever she went. She reminded others that no matter how troubled the world can be, they can find true joy if they take the time to wander and explore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She loved to sing. Every morning, she would wake up and sing. One day, her mommy said, "Let's go to the beach!" + +The little girl was so happy. They went to the beach and saw a big ship. It was silly looking because it was so tall and lopsided. The little girl started singing a happy little song. She imagined that she was on the ship, sailing in the ocean. + +Her mommy smiled and started to sing too. They held hands and danced around in a circle. It was so much fun. After a while, the ship sailed away. The little girl waved and sang a goodbye song. + +The little girl and her mommy had a great day at the beach. They went home feeling very happy. Whenever they thought of the silly ship, they laughed and sang together. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl called Sally. She was very curious and always asked lots of questions. One day, her mom gave her some salt to taste. Sally tasted it and said "Yuck!" but her mom encouraged her to try it again. Sally did, and this time she liked the taste of the salt. + +That night, Sally had a dream that she was eating lots of salt. When she woke up, she asked her mom if she could have some more salt. Her mom was happy to encourage Sally to try different foods. + +Sally's brother was jealous of all the attention that she was getting from her mom. He wanted to try the salt too but he was scared to ask. So when nobody was looking, he snuck some salt and tried it. He liked the taste, but he was still jealous of Sally. + +Unfortunately, Sally caught him and was very upset. She didn't understand why her brother had been so jealous. To make things right, her mom found another special treat for Sally and encouraged her to try it. + +Sally smiled and said "Yum!" +Once upon a time there was a little pin. It was so small and shiny. + +The pin wanted to have an adventure, so it decided to go for a walk. As it walked, it noticed a big rock on the ground. It wanted to climb to the top - so it turned itself into a spiral and began to climb up the rock. + +When it got to the top, it saw the most wonderful view! Little blue and green boats sailed across the water, and the sky was a bright and beautiful blue. + +But then, the wind started to pick up. The little pin was scared and wanted to get down, so it turned itself back into a spiral and slid quickly down the rock. + +When it got safely back to the ground, it was so happy. It ran back to its home, and never went on another adventure again! +Once upon a time, there was a strong pear tree. Each day, a bird would come and ask if he could nest in the tree. The tree would permit the bird to do so and the bird was happy. + +One day, a big wind came and blew the tree over. The bird was very sad, so it asked the tree why it happened. The tree said that it was too strong and the wind was too strong and so the tree could not permit the wind to hurt it. + +The bird was very sad and it flew away to try and find another safe place to build its nest. The pear tree was left alone in the wind and it never grew back. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who had a toy. She wanted to keep it safe. So, she took some tape and put it around the toy. That way, it would stay safe and she would not lose it. + +The tape was very reliable because it was strong and sticky. Whenever the little girl moved her toy, the tape stayed on tight. She was always able to find it right away. + +The little girl had so much fun with her toy. Whenever she was playing, she would feel safe knowing the tape was holding it together. She never had to worry about it coming apart. + +The little girl and her toy were very happy. They had lots of fun together and the tape kept them safe. They were the best of friends. +Once there was a girl who lived in a busy town. Everyday, she would watch the buses speed by and wonder what it was like to be inside one. One day, she decided to get on and explore. + +Little did she know, the bus glowed a bright, unknown colour. It was so mysterious that the girl just had to stay and find out more. Soon enough, she discovered that it was magical, but it wasn't happy magic. The bus began to glow an angry red colour and the girl was getting scared. + +Just then, the bus started to move, taking the girl to a place she had never been before. It moved faster and faster until eventually it disappeared into the unknown. + +The girl was never seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a nice gray mixer. It loved to mix yummy things for people to eat and drink. One day, the mixer was feeling very tired. So it decided to take a nap. + +"I'm just going to rest for a few minutes," said the gray mixer. + +But after a few minutes, the gray mixer hadn't woken up yet. So the other appliances decided to check in on the mixer. + +An electric kettle said, "Come on, wake up!" + +But the gray mixer didn't respond. So the appliances tried again. + +A blender said, "Mixer! Wake up! We need to make something delicious!" + +This time the gray mixer opened its eyes and said, "I'm up! Let's get to work!" + +The gray mixer and the other appliances made a lot of delicious snacks and drinks for everyone to enjoy. It was a big success, and the gray mixer was very happy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Emma. She was a very adventurous girl and loved exploring the world. +One day Emma said to her mom, "I want to borrow a sweater for my adventure today." +Her mom smiled at her and said, "Of course! I have just the sweater for you." +So Emma borrowed the sweater and went on an adventure. She found a field of flowers, a pond full of fish, and a big tree in the middle. It was wonderful! +She ran around and enjoyed her adventure, feeling the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. +At the end of the day, she returned home with the sweater and thanked her mom. +"I had so much fun! I'll have to borrow a sweater again soon!" +Her mom smiled and said, "Anytime!" Emma was very happy and hugged her mom tight. +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Mike. Mike loved adventure and exploring. + +One day, Mike was looking for something special. He asked his mom for help. + +Mom said to Mike, "Let's look for a surprise. Where should we look?" + +Mike thought for a moment and then shouted, "I know! Let's look for a helicopter!" + +Mom and Mike went outside and looked around. Mike saw a small helicopter in the sky. + +He got so excited and shouted, "Mommy, look! I found a helicopter!" + +Mom smiled and said, "Wow! That's great! Let's go for a ride!" + +So, Mike and his mom hopped into the small helicopter and flew away. They had lots of fun! +Once upon a time there was a cop who was not very nice. He did not care about the people in his town. He was always mean to them and never took the time to listen. + +One day, he saw a 3 year old child. The cop thought this was funny, so he decided to tease the child. He called him names and laughed. The child started crying and the cop just kept laughing. + +The child felt sad and scared. He wanted someone to care about him, but the cop just kept on teasing him. + +The child tried to run away, but the cop chased after him. Finally, the cop caught him and the child was very scared. The cop took the child away and the child never saw his family again. + +This is a very sad story with a bad ending. Unfortunately, the cop did not care about the child, and the child ended up in a very bad place. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Amanda. She was three years old. She had a journal which she treasured. It was filled with blank pages for her to fill with stories. + +One day, Amanda was playing in the garden when a thought came to her. She whispered it into the journal. She thought it was a nice thing, so she forgot about it. + +Soon her mom came to the garden. She seemed to know about the thought that Amanda had whispered. She began to laugh, but it sounded more like a cackle. + +"That thought, Amanda," her mom said. "It was harmless, but you can't think it ever again." + +Amanda nodded, feeling scared. She never wanted anyone to be mad at her. + +The next day, Amanda opened the journal. All the pages were filled with dark, scary words that made her stomach hurt. She couldn't understand them, and she was scared. + +The bad ending was that Amanda was afraid to ever whisper anything again. She kept the journal locked away and never opened it again -just in case the same thing would happen. +Once upon a time, there was an ant called Tom. Tom was very strong and brave. He carried lots of heavy things every day. + +One day, he found a broken stick. He picked it up and tried to carry it. But it was too heavy. + +He met another ant called Mary. Mary was very wise. + +Tom said, "Hi Mary, look what I found. It's too heavy for me to carry!" + +Mary smiled and said, "Never mind, Tom. I'll help you carry it. + +Together, they carried the broken stick to Mary's house. Mary gave Tom some of her food. + +Tom was so happy. He thanked Mary and said, "Thank you for carrying the stick with me!" +Baby Jane was having a beautiful morning. The sun was strong and the air was fresh. She was feeling so excited she could hardly stand it. + +Then she heard a sound that made her shiver. It was a loud, booming noise that came from outside. Jane was scared. She tucked her head under her blanket and stayed there until the noise stopped. + +Finally, the noise stopped and Jane peeked outside. A big, strong wind was blowing all around. Jane was no longer scared. She could see the trees swaying and the clouds racing in the sky. She smiled and laughed. + +Jane knew she was strong and it made her feel happy. She enjoyed the cool morning air and the sun on her face. She was happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a smart bird. The bird wanted to explore the world, so one day it decided to fly to a distant land. After a long trip, it arrived at the top of a big mountain. The bird had never seen a mountain before and was curious. + +When it got nearer to the mountain, it realized that it was a volcano! At first, the bird was scared, but it decided to be brave and open the volcano. + +Inside the volcano, it found lots of precious gems and stones! However, the bird realized that the volcano was home to animals and it should not take the things that did not belong to it. So, it left the volcano without taking anything. + +The bird learned a valuable lesson that day: being smart is not only about knowing what things to take, but also what things not to take. +Once there was a boy named Harry. Harry was three years old and he loved to play outside in the summer. One day, it was really hot outside so his mom asked if he wanted a cold ice cream. But Harry refused. He didn't like the heat, so he wanted to stay inside and play with his toys. + +His mom thought it was perfect. She would go get the ice cream for her and his dad. When she came back, they both enjoyed the sweet and cold treat and it cooled them down from the hot day. + +When his dad suggested they all go outside and play in the park, Harry wasn't sure what to do. He still didn't want to go out in the heat. But this time his mom refused. She said there were plenty of toys at home for them to play with. + +So Harry stayed at home with his parents and played with his toys. And it was perfect. The air conditioner was keeping the house cool and comfortable. He didn't have to deal with the hot summer weather outside. +Once upon a time there was a small farm. On this farm lived two cows, Daisy and Daisy Too. Daisy was competitive and always wanted to be first. She wanted to be the first cow to drink from the water trough, to get through the gate to the big open field and even to be the first cow to eat in the barn. But Daisy Too was a patient cow and she was happy to wait her turn. + +One day, Daisy decided it was time to count how many grass blades there were in the meadow so she could prove she was the first cow there. Daisy started counting but soon got tired and stopped. Daisy Too noticed Daisy had stopped and decided to help her. She started counting where Daisy had left off and they counted until they both got to 100! When they were done, they were both exhausted. Daisy was very proud of herself and Daisy Too for being so competitive and such good friends. + +The moral of the story is that weaknesses can be strengths if you have friends to help you. Competitive spirit combined with patience and collaboration can take us further than we may have thought possible. +John was outside in the park, playing with his best friend. He looked around and noticed something strange. He could see a hole in the ground. John walked over to it and started to gaze into the hole. Suddenly, he heard a voice coming from the hole. + +"Hello, John. My name is Sam. Are you feeling healthy today?" Sam asked. + +John was so surprised. He had never met anyone from a hole before. He replied, "Yes, I am feeling very healthy today. What are you doing in the hole?" + +"I am waiting for something very special to happen," said Sam. + +John was very curious. He wanted to know what the special thing was, but Sam only smiled and said, "You'll find out." With that, Sam waved goodbye and disappeared. + +John still wondered what the special thing could be. However, he soon forgot about the hole and went back to playing with his friend. Little did John know that the special thing was a healthy surprise waiting for him inside the hole! +Once there was a girl called May. She wanted to go on a picnic with her mom and dad. All the way in the park, the grass was green and the sky was blue. + +May smiled as she grabbed her basket. "We're gonna have so much fun!", she said. +But when May got to the park, it was empty. There were no other people or families there. +May sighed. Her mom and dad said they would meet her there but they never showed up. + +May waited for a while but nobody came. She was so sad. She sat down on the grass, looked around and sighed again. +"This isn't fun", May thought. "No picnic, no mom and dad". + +Suddenly, May heard a voice. "Hey there! Let's have a picnic!" May looked up and saw two big people walking towards her. May smiled. +The big people were strange, they had weird clothes. But May didn't care, she was happy to finally have a picnic. + +May and the big people had their picnic. But when it was time to go, the big people said something strange. +"It's time for you to come with us. You can never go back home" + +May was scared. The big people grabbed May and took her away. May screamed and cried but nobody came to help. +May never got to see her mom and dad again. +Once upon a time there was a woman. She was very generous. Everywhere she went, she was friendly and kind. + +One day she was walking down the street when she saw a little girl. The girl was pointing at something in a shop window. The woman smiled at her and walked over. + +The girl was pointing at a very pretty doll. The woman looked in her pocket and found some coins. She closed her hand around them and walked into the shop. + +When the woman came out again, she had a big smile on her face. In her hand she was holding the doll that the girl had liked so much. She gave it to the girl and said "this is for you." + +The little girl was so happy. She hugged the doll and gave the woman a big hug too. The generous woman had made her day. + +The end. +It was a sunny day and Mommy smiled at the two little children playing in the garden. They were looking for bugs and watching the birds. + +One of the children, a little three-year-old girl, suddenly noticed something in the grass. It was a sack. She was very excited, and wanted to show it to her brother. She picked it up and ran over, shouting, "Look! Look!" + +Her brother came over and they watched the sack carefully. It was filled with apples and they were very happy. But then they noticed something else, something they hadn't seen before - a hole in the bottom! + +The little girl looked sad and said, "Oh no! The apples are all gone! We should be sorry." + +Mommy came over and hugged her tight. She said, "It's okay, sweetheart. We still have lots of other things to watch and play with." + +The two children then ran off, excited to explore the garden again. +Once there was a poor old man who lived alone. One day, he was walking down the street and he saw an ashtray lying on the ground. He thought it must have been thrown away, so he picked it up and took it home. + +When he got home, the old man carefully placed the ashtray on a shelf and sat down in his chair to rest. Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. + +The old man opened the door and there stood a small three-year-old girl. She had big, round eyes and asked, "Do you care for me?" + +The old man smiled and said, "Of course, I care for you, my child." He bent down and gave her a hug and the girl smiled. + +The old man then put his ashtray away and took the little girl inside. He gave her a warm meal and a cozy place to sleep. The little girl was so thankful for the old man's care. + +From then on, the old man and the little girl were the best of friends. Even though the old man had very little, he cared for his new friend deeply and she always felt loved and appreciated. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She was very sad because her parents were always at work leaving her alone at home. + +Today was the same, her parents had gone to work and Lucy was all alone. She felt very lonely and wanted to do something fun. + +She walked around the house until she found an oven with a big lock on it. Lucy was curious about what was inside so she tried to find a way to unlock it. + +Suddenly she had an idea and ran to her parents' bedroom. She found an old key and quickly ran back. She tried the key and it unlocked the oven! + +Inside the oven, Lucy found a big bowl full of chocolate chips and marshmallow. She was so happy! She plopped down on the floor and started to eat. + +Suddenly, she heard the sound of footsteps. Lucy was afraid, but then she saw her parents smiling at her. They had seen the whole thing and said, “We’re so glad you’re happy, Lucy!†+ +Lucy smiled and felt happy again. She knew that even when her parents weren’t around, she could count on her own ingenuity to make her days a little brighter. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy was three years old and loved eating waffles. Every day, her mommy would make her a big, delicious waffle for breakfast. + +But one day, Daisy’s mommy told her that she had to mind the baby while she ran downstairs to get the mail. Daisy was frustrated because she wanted her waffle. She sat on the couch with the baby and whined. + +After a few minutes, Daisy decided to go get her waffle. She took the baby by the hand and they went to the kitchen. Daisy opened the cupboard and took out a waffle. She smiled when she saw the yummy treat! + +But just as Daisy was about to take a bite, her mommy came back to check on them. Daisy had not been minding the baby like she was supposed to! Her mommy was very disappointed and Daisy was sad, but she knew she had done wrong and had to mind the baby from then on. + +The end. +Danny was out on a jog. He was running around in circles in the park. He was wearing his favorite shirt and shorts. + +Danny was getting hot but he liked to keep running. Then a generous woman came up to him with a towel. She said to Danny, "You look like you need this towel, it will cool you down!" + +Danny was very happy and thanked the woman. He wiped his face with the towel and started feeling better. Then he kept on running. + +Danny was feeling much better now. He waved goodbye to the generous woman who had given him the towel. Then he started sprinting to the finish line. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Jane. Jane was three years old and one day she wanted to go under the water. She was wearing her funny swimming suit and her dad said she had to put on her cold swimming cap. + +Jane was very brave and she put on the cold cap. She was ready to go under the water. Her dad was holding her and helped her go down into the water. + +Jane was under the water and it was so dark and cold. She looked around and saw lots of different creatures and colors. She swam around and explored the bottom of the pool. She was so excited and happy! + +When Jane's dad said she was allowed to come back up, she said goodbye to the creatures. Jane and her dad came up and Jane couldn't stop talking about her underwater adventure. +Once upon a time there were two little friends, Sam and Alex. Sam wanted to play with a special cord, but he didn't have one. Alex saw this and said, "Oh Sam, don't worry. I can help you! I have a special cord that I can borrow you." + +"Really?" Asked Sam. "Yes," said Alex. "You can use my cord and play with it whenever you want." So Alex gave Sam the cord, and Sam was so happy. + +The cord was very popular. All of their friends wanted to play with it too. So Sam and Alex decided to take turns playing with the cord. They would borrow it to each other, and have so much fun playing with it together. + +The big sky filled with laughter and happiness, and the two friends were laughing the whole time. They had so much fun with the special cord. + +The end! +Once upon a time there was a nice little boy. He was only three years old and was feeling very lonely. He was in a place he did not know. He looked around and there was nobody to help him. He was all alone and started to feel very sad. + +He noticed a tree nearby and decided to lean against it. He thought that it might make him feel better and it did. The tree was a big and strong tree, so the little boy felt safe and secure there. + +While the little boy was leaning against the tree, he heard a noise. He looked around and saw a small puppy. The little puppy ran towards the little boy and jumped up on his lap. The little boy thought the puppy was very cute and stroked it softly. + +The puppy was in trouble; it had obviously run away from home. The little boy felt very sorry for the puppy and decided to take it home with him. He knew that with the puppy by his side, he would never feel lonely again. + +The two became best friends and were never lonely again. They went everywhere together; they were the best of friends. +One day, Bob and his mommy were standing by the tracks waiting for the train. It was a rough day and the sky was very grey. They could feel the cold wind blowing in their faces. + +Suddenly, they heard the loud whistle of a train. Bob was so excited to take a ride. The big train came rumbling down the tracks and stopped right in front of them. Bob and his mommy got on the train and the doors closed. + +As the train started to move, Bob was looking out the windows and having fun. He saw different trees, houses and animals along the way. But then suddenly, something strange happened. The train started to go faster and faster and soon it was moving so quickly it felt like it was flying. + +Bob and his mommy hung on tight as the train started to vanish. In the blink of an eye, the train was gone! Bob and his mommy were so confused because they didn't know where the train went. They had vanished with it! +It was a sunny day, so Mommy and Tommy decided to go to the park. Tommy was really excited and he couldn't wait to get there. Along the way, Mommy stopped at the store to pick up something special. + +When they got to the store, Mommy said to Tommy, "Can you help me? I need to find a tall blouse." + +Tommy replied, "Yes, I can help. Let's look." + +They searched high and low, but they couldn't find the right one. So, Mommy asked the store clerk if they had a tall blouse. The store clerk said, "Yes, we do! I'll go and load it up for you." + +Mommy thanked the store clerk and moments later, the clerk presented Mommy with the perfect tall blouse. + +Tommy smiled and said, "Mommy, that blouse looks great!" + +Mommy smiled back and said, "Yes it does. Thank you for helping me pick it out!" + +Tommy beamed and the two of them were off to the park. +Once upon a time there was a black cactus. He was all by himself in the desert. No one ever came to see him. He was so lonely. + +One day, a little boy walked into the desert. He was looking for something to do. He saw the black cactus and smiled. "Hello!" he said. The black cactus was so happy. + +The little boy asked the cactus if he wanted to play. The cactus said yes please! So the little boy and the cactus played all sorts of fun games. They laughed and smiled. + +The little boy was so happy to give the cactus a friend. He visited the cactus every day. They would play and have so much fun together. + +The black cactus was no longer lonely. He had a friend that he could call his own. They were the best of friends. +Once upon a time there was a polite little boy called John. John was only three years old, but he loved to pray. One evening, John's family went to the park for a walk. + +John noticed some birds in a cage and was curious to see them up close. He opened the cage and the birds flew away. John was so happy. + +John's mum saw what had happened and asked John, "What did you do, John?" +John said, "I set the birds free, so they can escape!" +John's Mum said, "That was very nice of you, John. You were very polite." + +John smiled and said, "Thank you, Mum." + +John and his Mum continued their walk and John prayed. +Elderly Jerry was out walking in the park when he saw an object in the sky. He stopped to watch and wondered what it could be. Looking closer, he realised it was a beautiful bird soaring through the air. He watched for a few moments and smiled. + +"What a wonderful sight! What kind of bird is it?†he asked the little girl next to him. + +She looked up and smiled. “It’s a hawk. They can fly up high and soar in the sky.†+ +Jerry looked up at the hawk, its wings outstretched as it flew in circles above him. He so admired the graceful way it moved with such ease. The little girl held his hand, watching the hawk with him. + +“It’s a beautiful thing, isn’t it?†he said. + +The little girl nodded. “Yes, it is.†+ +They both watched the hawk soar in the sky until it eventually flew out of sight. Eldery Jerry smiled and thanked the little girl for showing him such a wonderful sight. She smiled back. + +“You’re welcome,†she said. +Molly was a very careful girl. She loved to visit the library. The library always had something new to explore. It was a special place to Molly. + +One day, Molly arrived at the library. She was excited to explore the books. But she was stopped by the librarian. She permitted Molly to explore only one shelf. Molly was disappointed, but she was careful not to upset the librarian. + +Molly looked through the shelf. She was hoping to find something interesting. But all the books were the same; they all seemed very dull. + +Then on the top shelf, she noticed a bright and shiny book. She knew she could not reach it but she was determined to explore the book. She was careful not to make any noise. + +Suddenly, a voice came from behind her. + +"Would you like me to help you get that book?" It was the librarian. + +Molly was beaming with joy. She was so excited to explore the book. The librarian had noticed that Molly was a careful child, so the librarian had permitted Molly to explore the book. + +Molly was so excited to explore the contents of the book and even more thankful to the librarian for allowing her to do so. + +Molly was so grateful and thought to herself, “Thank you, library, for always letting me explore new books.†+Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She wanted to bake something, so she went to the kitchen. In the kitchen she found her mixer and she was so excited! She grabbed it and lay it on the counter. + +then she started thinking of what she wanted to make. She saw that she had some flour, so she thought she could make some cakes. She took out a bowl and gently opened the packet of flour. She poured a thin layer of flour into the bowl. + +Then she took the mixer and switched it on. She watched as the beaters whirled around and mixed the flour. Lucy started to laugh with delight as the flour began to mix. + +Suddenly, her mom came in to the kitchen and said, “What are you doing, Lucy?†+ +“I’m making cakes, Mommy!†Lucy replied as she smiled up at her. “This mixer is making the flour nice and mixed!†+ +Her mom smiled and said, “That’s great, Lucy! Now let’s find something else to add to the mix.†+Jackie and Michael were best friends. They were always looking for adventure. One day, they decided to build a team. + +"Let's go build a fast team!" Jackie exclaimed. + +Michael was excited, but he was a little nervous. "What would our team do?" he asked. + +Jackie grinned. "We'll go on a mission to find adventure!" + +Michael agreed and the two set about building their team. They quickly gathered some friends, got some supplies and were ready to go. + +As they travelled, they faced many challenges. They worked together to get past them. The team grew closer and the journey seemed to get easier. + +Finally, they reached the peak of the mountain. Jackie and Michael shared a look. They were both excited and they knew they had done it. They had built a fast team and found their adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a troubled little girl called Lucy. Lucy liked to play in the gardens, but every day as lunchtime came around, Lucy became very unhappy. + +One day, Lucy's mum saw her looking very troubled and asked her, "What's wrong?" + +Lucy replied, "I don't want lunchtime to come. It takes too long and I don't like it.†+ +Mum smiled and said, "How about I show you something that can help you with lunchtime? I have a special clock." + +Mum showed Lucy the clock. It had big numbers and long hands for telling the time. Mum then cut some pieces of string and gave it to Lucy. + +Lucy looked puzzled and asked, "What am I going to do with this?" + +Mum said, "I'll show you. Put the string around the clock’s hands. Then when you have it, start counting with the string. That way, you can see how long lunchtime is and measure it out and it won't feel so long." + +Lucy was amazed and did as she was told. From then on, lunchtime became much more bearable as she knew what to expect. The moral of the story is if you are patient and think ahead, you can overcome even the most troublesome problems. +Jack was always a naughty boy. Today he was being extra naughty and got in a lot of trouble. His mother told him he had to go to the grocery to buy more food to make dinner. Jack didn't want to go, so he rushed out of the house. + +Jack ran through the grocery store and took a lot of food he didn't need. He was having so much fun he didn't even notice the man that was watching him. Suddenly the man grabbed him and said he was in trouble. The man was a policeman, and he said Jack had to go to the police station with him. + +Jack was really scared and started to cry. He begged the policeman to forgive him, but he said it was too late. Jack had to go to the station, and he had to be very quiet and not cause any more trouble. Jack learned that being naughty doesn't always have a happy ending. +Once upon a time there was a greedy little girl who loved to pester her mom for candy and other treats. Her mom told her that if she wanted something, she had to remain patient and polite. But the little girl did not listen. + +One day the little girl pouted and complained to her mom until she gave in. When she got the treat, the little girl was so spoiled she started to laugh and jump around. + +Suddenly, a strange sound came from outside. The little girl froze and looked around. Her mom shook her head and asked her, "What did I tell you about remaining patient and polite?" + +The little girl hesitated for a few moments. Then she said, "I should remain patient and polite, mommy." + +Mom smiled and said, "You did a great job, sweetie. Now let's go see what that strange sound was." They walked out of the house, and sure enough, there was a small puppy by the door. + +The little girl was so happy and delighted that she started to grab and hug the puppy. Her mom laughed and said, "See, I told you that if you remain patient and polite, things will work out in the end. Now let's take this little puppy home and spoil her even more!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who went for a walk in the woods. As he walked, he spotted a big, fat mushroom. He felt curious and wanted to go closer to it, so he carefully stepped closer and closer. + +Suddenly, the mushroom started to move and the boy was very scared. He tried to move away, but the mushroom seemed to follow him! + +Soon he heard a voice that boomed, "Let me come with you!" It was the mushroom speaking! + +The boy felt fearful and said, "No, please don't come with me". But the mushroom kept coming towards him. + +Just then, the boy remembered a chant his grandmother once taught him. He began to chant it and the mushroom stopped coming. It stayed still and the boy was no longer scared. + +The boy smiled and said, "You can come with me, but let's just take a slow walk together." + +The mushroom nodded and followed the little boy on his walk. They were both very happy! +Once there was a little puppy who was very sick. He was small, pale, and weak. His family was so worried about him. They called the veterinarian and asked her to come help the puppy. + +The veterinarian was very kind. She was brave and wanted to help. She gave the puppy some medicine and checked his nose and paw. He was still very pale, but he was feeling better. + +The family was very glad and thanked the veterinarian. They asked her to come back and check on the puppy the next week. The family kept worrying about their puppy, but they were happy that he was feeling better. + +The rest of the weeks were good. The puppy got stronger and the color returned to his coat. When the veterinarian came back to check on him, she was so pleased with his progress. She gave the puppy one last hug and thanked the family. + +All was said and done and the puppy was now a happy and healthy pup! He was forever thankful to his family and the veterinarian for helping him out of his worry. +Once upon a time, there was an adventurous little girl called Lily. She was always looking for new fun things to do. One day, Lily came across a big cross in the park. She clapped her hands together in delight! + +Lily ran to the cross and looked all around it. She explored every corner and ran her hands across its surface. She then heard a loud noise coming from it. When Lily moved closer, she discovered that the cross was clapping back! + +Lily then started to clap her hands together again and the cross clapped back. She found it so much fun that she kept clapping her hands and playing with the cross No matter how many times she clapped, the cross clapped back. + +Lily had the most adventurous time playing with the cross. She wanted to stay there all day but eventually it got dark and her parents called her. + +Lily looked back at the cross with a big smile. She thanked it for being so fun and waved goodbye. She then ran back home, happy and full of amazing memories. +Once upon a time, there were three brothers who lived on a hill. Every day they played together and made each other laugh. + +One day, the brothers found a box with something tasty inside. They decided to split it so that each would have an equal share. But when they started to split the box, it broke and everything fell to the ground. + +The brothers were sad that the box split and their treat was all gone. They had learned an important lesson: sharing is better than splitting. When something special is shared, it stays safe and everyone can have a piece. + +The brothers went back up the hill and decided to share their next treat together. Everyone got a little bit and it was much more tasty that way. They were happy they had learned the lesson to share. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jenny who loved to try new things. One day, Jenny's mommy told her that she was going to take her to a special place to try something extra special. Jenny was so excited that she jumped up and down, clapping her hands. + +When they arrived, Jenny saw a big screen in the room. She was curious and asked her mommy what it was. Her mommy told her, "That's a special kind of tv. If you try, you can make it show you something yummy!" + +Before Jenny could ask any more questions, her mommy helped her find a spot close to the screen and held her hands while they both faced it. Then her mommy closed her eyes and started to hum a soft song. To Jenny's amazement, different delicious treats started to appear on the screen one by one. + +Jenny quickly realized that the treats were coming right out of the screen! She was so excited that she started jumping in joy and shouting, "Look mommy, it works! We can both reach the yummy treats on the screen!" She carefully grabbed one of the treats and shared it with her mommy, and they both enjoyed the treat together. +"Let's go camping," said Sam. +Maggie smiled. She loved going camping and couldn't wait to get started. +So, Sam and Maggie grabbed their tent and ventured outside. +They scattered the tent across the grass, then laid out their sleeping bags and pillow. +Just then, a nosy bird appeared. It kept pecking at the tent and making too much noise. +Maggie giggled and said, "Go away, bird!" +But the bird just kept pecking. So, Sam said, "Let's scare it away!" +Maggie smiled, and together they chased the nosy bird away. +Once it was gone, they settled down in their tent and enjoyed the rest of their camping trip. +One day, George and his Dad went to the park. It was a very peaceful and quiet place. George saw a big tree and he knew exactly what he wanted to do. He got out his toy gun and he shot at the tree with it. He felt so happy when he heard the little pinging noise it made when it hit the tree. + +George was getting tired so his Dad suggested they have a break. He sat down on a bench and George saw a piece of gum on the ground. He bent down to pick it up and put it in his pocket. + +After their break, George wanted to shoot his gun some more. So he and Daddy walked around the park and he looked for different things to shoot. He found a little rock and he shot at it. It felt so exciting when he heard the ping! + +When they finished, they walked to the car. George was feeling so happy after his shooting adventure and he enjoyed his chewy gum on the way home. It was a very peaceful day spent in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who wanted to play with a plane. He found a fake one, but it still looked like a real plane. He picked it up and it began to fly! + +The boy was so excited, he started to shoot at the plane with his finger. The plane went higher and faster, but the boy kept shooting. Every time he shot he giggled and shouted "pew pew!". + +The fake plane kept flying until it disappeared into the clouds. The boy stopped shooting and looked up, watching the plane until he couldn't see it anymore. He smiled and skipped away, happy to have had such an exciting adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a kind and patient mouse. He had the best house in all of the meadows. All the other animals were so impressed with the way he was proud of his home. + +One day, he noticed another creature scuttling around the meadows. It was a spider. The mouse invited his new friend to stay in his house as he had room for one more. The spider was excited and quickly made himself at home. + +They became fast friends, and the spider wanted to help the mouse with his house. The spider suggested they print a shelter using paper and glue, so they could both be comfortable when it rained. + +The mouse was very patient and allowed the spider to take his time printing the shelter. After several hours, the shelter was ready. The mouse smiled and thanked his friend for his help. The spider was very happy that his work had made a real difference. + +The mouse and the spider both learnt a valuable lesson that day. With patience, even the smallest of creatures can make a difference and have a real impact. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Emma. Her favorite thing to do was to read books with her Grandpa in their cozy living room. Every night before bed Emma would pick a book off the shelf and her Grandpa would read it to her. + +One night, Emma wanted to do something a little bit different. Instead of a book she wanted to look at the dictionary. She opened it up and began to look at all the words. Grandpa asked her what she was doing and she said "I'm looking for a tough word that I can learn". Grandpa smiled. He knew she was ready! + +But before she could learn her tough word, there was a loud knock on the door. Grandpa was confused. Who would be disturbing them this late at night? He opened the door to find a voice telling him to turn on the TV. + +There had been an emergency and the news was reporting it. They were warned to be prepared for a tough night. Grandpa put his arm around Emma and held her close as the news reporter began to explain what was happening. + +As Emma watched the news, she began to think about her tough word from the dictionary. It was a word that meant to challenge or to test yourself. + +The word Grandpa taught her that night was "persevere". +Mia and her dad were walking to the park. As they approached the park, Mia's dad said, "Let's buy a newspaper on the way". Mia agreed and they bought a newspaper from the store. + +When they got to the park, Mia was very excited. She started to read the newspaper with her dad. Mia was so intelligent, she understood the words from the newspaper. + +Mia asked, "What does 'provide' mean?" Her dad replied, "It means to give something or to help in some way". Mia's dad then provided her with an example. He said, "In this newspaper, it states that the government will provide assistance to people in need". Mia nodded. + +Mia enjoyed reading the newspaper with her dad. She felt so proud of her intelligence. +One day, Jack went to the park. He saw a bright light in the sky. He looked up and saw a colorful shining ball. Jack wanted to hold it in the sky. + +He put his arms up high and asked the light to stay there. The order was accepted, and the light stayed in the sky. + +Jack was so excited. He wanted to keep the light in the sky forever. He felt so warm and happy looking at it. + +Jack could not believe how easy it was to hold the light in the sky. He kept it there as long as he could before it slowly faded away. But its bright and beautiful light will always stay in Jack's heart. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom was always very lucky. He had a pet dog, a nice house and lots of toys. One day, Tom wanted to make a yummy snack for himself. He decided to make some onion rings. + +Tom got an onion from the kitchen, chopped it up and put it in a pan with some hot oil. He watched the onion rings being cooked. When the onion rings were nice and crispy, Tom picked one up and took a bite. The onion was very hot and it burned his tongue. + +Tom was very sad and started to cry. His father came running over, asking what happened. Tom said, “I was making an onion ring and it was so hot, it burned my tongue.†+ +“That’s okay, Tom. Accidents happen,†chuckled his father. “Look on the bright side - you were lucky to get such a delicious onion ring before it burned!†He gave Tom a big hug and a kiss on the cheek. + +Tom smiled and was happy. He was very lucky indeed! +A fun-loving puppy was living with her mom and dad.The puppy's name was Molly and she had a beautiful silvery coat. + +One day, the family decided to take Molly out for a walk. They put a soft, cozy leash on her and they opened the door. + +Molly was so excited she immediately dashed outside. Her parents called out, ''Wait for us, Molly!'' But Molly was having too much fun and she kept running ahead. + +Molly took a sharp turn around the corner and was surprised to see a tidy park where she had never been before. It was full of flowers in all colors and Molly sniffed them joyfully. She also discovered a big pond and lots of other animals. + +Molly's mom and dad were very proud of their adventurous little pup who had found a new secret spot. Molly was happy that the whole family got to spend time together in an unexpected surprise. +Once upon a time, a mommy and her little boy were in the kitchen. The boy liked to watch mommy cook. He liked to get close to her and lean against her legs. + +Mommy was making spaghetti with a wide dish. She opened a jar of sauce and started to pour it on the noodles. The little boy liked to lean on the counter and watch the sauce swirl around. + +Mommy added meatballs to the dish and smiled at the little boy. He leaned to get a closer look at the food. He couldn't wait to eat it! + +When the food was done cooking, mommy put the wide dish on the table for everyone to eat. The little boy leaned over so he could see all the yummy food. + +He was so happy and excited and as he leaned, he said: "Yummy!" +Once upon a time, there was a great caterpillar. He lived on top of an apple tree in the park. Every day, he enjoyed looking at all the people in the park. + +One day, the caterpillar was feeling very brave. He decided to slip off the apple tree branch and explore the park. At first, it was very fun as he crawled into places he had never been before. But then, he slipped and ended up in a soggy bush. + +The caterpillar had to find his way back home. He looked around and saw a big pond. It seemed like a great way to get back to the apple tree branch - he could just slip over the pond. + +But just as he was about to move, he heard a very loud noise. It was a giant, roaring creature swimming in the pond. The caterpillar was scared he would get eaten by the creature, so he quickly decided to slip back into the bush. + +But when he got back, he was still lost! He was feeling very scared and worried. Then, he heard a kind voice from nearby. It was a little girl, who told him that she could show him the way back to his home. She put the caterpillar back on the apple tree branch, and he was so happy to get back home safe. The caterpillar thanked the kind girl and said goodbye. +Once upon a time, there was a lonely light. It was in a room all by itself. +One night, the light felt a gentle touch. The light turned to see a small girl, three years old. She slowly reached out her hand, and touched the light. The light was so happy, it glowed even brighter. + +The little girl was happy too. She had been so lonely, but the light made her happy. She hugged the light, and called it her friend. + +From then on, the light and the little girl were friends. Every night, the little girl would tiptoe into the room and touch the light. Together, they brought happiness and laughter to the room. +Once upon a time, there was a dinosaur. It was very competitive and wanted to win at everything! + +One day, it was running a race with some other dinosaurs. Even though it was running fast, it could not win. So, it got very mad and started to run faster. + +But, it ran too fast! Instead of crossing the finish line first, the dinosaur fell down on the ground. It couldn't get back up! + +The other dinosaurs helped to get the competitive dinosaur back on it's feet. Now the dinosaur was feeling a bit silly, but it still wanted to keep on running! + +So, it tried again and this time it managed to cross the finish line first. Everyone cheered for the brave, competitive dinosaur! And, it was very proud that it had finally managed to win the race. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Bea who loved to explore. One day Bea saw something that made her very happy- a smooth cabinet. Bea ran over to the cabinet and opened one of the doors. Inside she saw lots of colourful things that made her smile. + +Bea's mum saw what was happening and said, "Oh no, Bea you mustn't touch that! We don't want anything to break!" + +Bea was sad and she said, "But why can't I touch it? I don't understand!" + +Her mum explained, "It's because some of the things in that cabinet are very precious and breakable, so it's best to leave it alone. Do you understand? + +Bea looked up and said, "Yes I understand. I hate that cabinet." + +Bea's mum laughed and said, "No Bea, you don't have to hate it! You just have to be careful when you're around it, OK?" + +Bea smiled and said, "OK, I'll be careful. I won't touch the cabinet." + +Bea's mum was happy that Bea understood and they went back to exploring the rest of the house. +Once upon a time there was a fast little fox named Max. One day he was walking through the forest when he came across a jar filled with colorful candy. Max shouted with joy, "Oh wow! This looks so delicious!" + +Max reached out to grab the jar, but just then a rabbit appeared from behind a tree. "That jar belongs to me!" the rabbit exclaimed. "I won't allow you to have it!" + +Max didn't like that answer one bit. He quickly jumped up and tried to take the jar away from the rabbit. The rabbit tried to hold on to the jar with all his might. In the end Max was too fast, and he manage to take the jar away from the rabbit. + +Max did a victory dance with the jar in his paws. Now he could enjoy all the delicious candy inside. The rabbit shouted, "That isn't fair! You shouldn't have taken it from me!" + +Max just smiled and laughed, "Maybe next time you should hold on to your jar a little tighter!" And with that, Max happily skipped away with the jar of delicious candy. +Once there was a little girl who was brave and loved to explore. One day, she wanted to go somewhere new, so she set off on an adventure. She walked for a long time until she came across a big, black cross standing in the middle of a meadow. The little girl was scared because it looked spooky, but she was still brave and decided to get closer. She stepped into the meadow and the cross began to move. She screamed and ran away as fast as she could. + +When the girl got home, she told her parents about the cross. They said it was probably just the wind and advised her to stay away from the meadow in the future. The little girl nodded and smiled. Even though she was scared, her curiosity was still alive and she wanted to explore the meadow again. + +The next day, the little girl ventured out to the big black cross. To her surprise, the cross started to move when she got closer. But this time, the little girl wasn't scared. Instead, she saw a beautiful butterfly flying around the cross. She had been so scared the first time; she didn't realize it was a butterfly all along! +Once upon a time, there was a small boy who liked to shout. Everywhere he went, he shouted out loud. His name was Mike and he lived in a small house. + +One day, Mike was on his way to the park. As he walked, he shouted "Hello!" to everyone he saw. When he arrived at the park, he noticed a small dog there. The dog had a very soft and furry skin. Mike thought it felt silly to be so soft and squishy, so he shouted out loud with a big smile on his face. + +The dog's owner came running over and told Mike to not shout so much. Mike was embarrassed but he soon stopped shouting. He petted the dog one more time and said goodbye. + +As Mike walked home, he remembered to always be kind and be polite when talking to others. He was very happy that he could make a new furry friend. +Once there was a little girl named Stella. She was three years old and loved to explore her garden. Every day, she would stumble through the grass, looking for new and exciting things. + +One day, Stella ran into a beautiful butterfly. Its wings were covered in bright and colourful spots. Stella watched as the butterfly flew away, feeling a deep peace inside her heart. + +Stella kept exploring and soon came across an old tree. Its bark was grey and its leaves were falling off. Stella reached out her hand to touch it, but it felt bitter and cold. She stumbled back and the peace in her heart quickly disappeared. + +Stella thought to herself for a moment and then found a small space underneath the tree. Inside, she discovered a cozy place to sit and read her books. Stella was so happy! She snuggled in and felt the peaceful feeling come back to her. + +The End. +Once there was a kid called James who was very curious. One day, he went for a walk outside with his daddy. As they walked, James saw an incredible symbol on a wall and he asked his daddy what it was. His daddy explained to him that it was a symbol for recording something. + +James was very excited to learn about recording, so he began to look for interesting things to record. He took out his phone and began recording the animals and trees he saw. He had a great time! + +But then, all of a sudden, something unexpected happened. A security guard caught James recording and he started to shout at him. He accused James of trying to steal something, so he shouted even louder. + +James started crying and his daddy quickly went up to the guard and explained the situation. Thankfully, the guard understood and let them go. + +This experience taught James an important lesson: recording something without permission can be very dangerous. From then on, James thought twice before he wanted to record something, and he always asked for permission first. +Once upon a time, there was a hunter who lived in a forest. He loved to go into the forest every day to explore and look for new and exciting things. + +One day, the hunter walked into the woods and stumbled across a little house. He timidly knocked on the door and to his surprise, a friendly voice called out, “Come in!†+ +The hunter stepped inside to find a room full of happy animals. The animals were excited to have a new guest and one of the rabbits asked, “What can we do to help you?†+ +The hunter thought for a moment and then finally he said, “I would like to request something special for dinner tonight.†+ +The animals knew just what the hunter wanted! The rabbit and fox ran off to gather their regular ingredients and the bear went out to hunt for something special. + +Soon enough, the hunter was able to enjoy a delicious meal! The animals were happy to help him out and they all enjoyed the evening together. +Once upon a time there was a duck. He was happy and liked to play. One day he met a duck he liked very much. Her name was Daisy. The duck liked her a lot and asked her to marry him. Daisy said yes! + +They planned a big party for their wedding. All their duck friends came to celebrate. But a big bird came too. He was angry and wanted to hurt the happy couple. + +The big bird swooped down and tried to hurt Daisy, but the other ducks protected her. They refused to let the big bird hurt them. Finally, the big bird flew away. + +The ducks were relieved and the wedding could go ahead. Daisy and the duck were married and lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. He was only 3 years old. Tim wanted to catch something. So, he went outside with a net. He looked around and saw a butterfly. Tim was very patient, so he waited until the butterfly came close and then he tried to catch it. But, when he tried to catch the butterfly, it flew away. + +The sun was in the middle of the sky and it was almost noon. Tim saw a squirrel. He was still very patient, so he waited. When the squirrel came close, he tried to catch it. But, the squirrel was too fast and it ran away. + +Tim was so sad. He wanted to catch something, bt nothing worked. He decided to go home. As he walked back home, he saw a bird. He was excited, so he tried to catch it. But, he was too late and the bird flew away. He was so sad, he started to cry. + +Tim never caught anything and he never tried it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Fiona. Fiona was always a very lively girl. She enjoyed playing in the park the most. + +One day at the park, Fiona found a salad. It was a very nice looking salad with lots of yummy vegetables. Fiona was excited and wanted to try it. + +Fiona asked her mom, “Mom, can I try the salad?†+ +Her mom replied, “Of course, sweetheart. You can sort out which vegetables you like.†+ +Fiona smiled and started sorting through the vegetables. She put the tomatoes to one side and the cucumbers to the other. She also liked the peppers, so she put those together. Fiona finished sorting her salad, and ate it with a smile on her face. + +It was the most delicious salad Fiona had ever tasted! +The boy got into the vehicle and immediately felt uncomfortable. He squirmed in his seat, but nothing seemed to fit. He tried to make himself smaller, but it still didn't feel right. He felt so uncomfortable that he started to cry. Then his dad said "Don't worry, I'll make it fit." + +His dad fiddled with the seat until it fit just right. The boy felt much better when he was snug in his seat. He smiled and looked out the window. They drove away feeling happy and comfortable. +Once upon a time there was a little peanut. It was in a very warm and sunny spot and it was time to bloom. First, the peanut started to get bigger and a little plant began to grow. It had green leaves and a yellow flower. It was very pretty. Then, the flower opened and inside was a peanut that was spicy and full of flavor. Everyone in the village was so happy. They celebrated the spicy peanut with a big party. And that's the story of how the spicy peanut bloomed. The End. +Once upon a time, there was a cool, little bird. Every morning, the bird would take a deep breath and jump off a tree. It felt so nice and weightless in the air! + +One day the bird forgot to take a deep breath when it jumped off the tree. It started to fall to the ground and was very scared. + +The bird began to flap its wings and still, it did not fly. But then it remembered something it had learned from its father. The bird took a big, big deep breath and flapped its wings really hard. Sure enough, it started to fly again! + +The bird learned a very important lesson that day: when something goes wrong, remember to take a deep breath! +Mom was playing with her three year old daughter. She had a soft puzzle on the table. She smiled and said to her daughter, "Let's do this puzzle together." The daughter said, "Yes!" + +Mom helped her daughter carefully fit all the pieces together. The daughter was so excited when she solved the puzzle. She looked up at her mom and said, "I did it!" + +Mom gave her daughter a big hug. Mom said, "Good job, sweetheart. You did it all by yourself." + +The daughter smiled and hugged her mom back. She said, "I love this soft puzzle, mommy!" Mom said, "Me too. Let's do it again soon!" +Once upon a time there was a little boy who loved to watch the screen. He watched it every day, and he was so happy. + +One day, the little boy watched the screen for such a long time that he started to feel dizzy. He stopped to rest, but he still felt dizzy when he stood back up. So he kept watching the screen, hoping it would go away. + +But it didn't go away. In fact, the dizziness got worse and worse. He was so dizzy that he couldn't stop watching the screen, even though he wanted to. + +The little boy kept watching the screen until suddenly he got so dizzy that he fell down. He bumped his head on the floor and he couldn't get back up. + +The little boy never watched the screen again. In the end, the dizziness was so bad that it made him very sick. +Once upon a time there was an enormous team. They liked to swim in the ocean and have fun together. + +One day the team decided to race each other in the water. They all jumped in and started to swim as fast as they could. + +Their leader shouted to all of the swimmers, "We can do this, everybody keep going!" + +As they swam the race felt like it was never going to end. Then, one little swimmer got so tired that he couldn't keep going. + +The leader asked, "Why aren't you going any faster?" + +The little swimmer replied, "I'm so tired, I'm too slow." + +The entire team stopped and came over to him, then they all started to cheer. "We will all help you finish the race," they said. + +The team worked together and gave the little swimmer a huge boost of energy. Soon, the little swimmer was swimming faster than ever before. + +The team swam together until they reached the finish line. Everyone cheered and smiled, happy for the enormous team's great accomplishment. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a cow named Daisy. Daisy lived on a farm with all of her friends. She grazed in the fields and ate hay. + +One day, Daisy received something special. It was a modern milking machine! Daisy had always wanted one, but the farmer couldn't afford it. But today, Daisy was so happy that her wish had come true. + +She and the other cows lined up to be milked. The machine worked so quickly and gave Daisy a warm, soothing feeling. It was over in a few minutes and Daisy had filled up a big bucket of milk. + +The farmer was also very pleased with the new machine. He said he would be able to get more milk from Daisy than ever before. + +Daisy was grateful to receive the milking machine and to have her wish come true. She enjoyed eating her hay in the sunny fields, and getting lots of delicious, warm milk from her modern machine. +The little girl was quiet as she kneeled down in the sand. She looked up into the sky and thought about her owner. The girl remembered how her owner used to read her stories, give her hugs and play in the park. She wished the owner was here. + +Suddenly, the girl heard a noise. Kneeling down again, she looked around and saw a bird land on the sand. The bird chirped and the girl smiled. Suddenly, the bird flew away. + +The little girl was quiet and she kneeled down in the sand again. She thought about her owner and started to miss her. She wished her owner was here with her so they could look at the birds together. + +The little girl was quiet, but the peaceful feeling was comforting. She kneeled down in the sand and smiled, knowing her owner was always there in her heart. +"Come on, let's go see the fair!" shouted Papa. +Mama and Papa took their three-year-old, Lily, to the fair. Lily was so excited to see the rides, popcorn and candy! + +They stopped in front of a strange chamber. A man asked them to enter. Inside the chamber was a beautiful show. It was all fair. + +Lily looked amazed! Then the man asked Mama and Papa to stand beside Lily. The show ended with a burst of magical lights. Lily clapped her hands and said, "That was fair!" + +Mama and Papa smiled, happy that Lily enjoyed the show. They laughed and hugged and said, "Let's go for some popcorn now!" + +And so, the happy family went off to the fair and had a wonderful day. +Once upon a time there was a club. It was very expensive. So expensive, no one ever went there. + +Everyday, a young girl would pass by and peek inside. She'd see so many fun things to do and it made her sad she couldn't go there. + +One day, she came up with a plan. She would act expensive. She put on some nice clothes, combed her hair, and tried to look as rich as possible. + +When she got to the club, everyone was very impressed. The manager welcomed her in and asked how he could help. + +To everyone's surprise, the young girl had managed to act her way into the club! She played all the games, had lots of fun, and even won a prize. + +The manager was so impressed, he gave her a special key, so she could come back and play anytime she wanted. + +The young girl was so excited. From then on, she always acted expensive, because it got her into the club and that was the most fun she ever had. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a daddy who loved each other so much! Every morning, the mommy and the daddy would give each other hugs and kisses to show how much they loved one another. + +The mommy and the daddy were getting ready for a special event. So they put on their nicest clothes. The daddy put on a tie and the mommy put on a pretty dress. They were so excited to go! + +When they were ready, the mommy and the daddy gave each other a big hug and left. On their way, they told each other how much they loved one another. + +When they arrived at the special event, they were so happy and excited to be there together. They smiled and laughed, and they made sure to show everyone how much they loved each other. + +The mommy and the daddy had a wonderful day, with lots of love between them. They hugged and kissed each other goodbye at the end of the event and promised to come back again soon. +Once upon a time, there lived a brave little short who lived by the sea. He loved to play in the sand and watch the navy ships go by. One day, something exciting happened - a hidden treasure was found! Everyone in the village hurried to get it, but the brave little boy urged them to be careful. He reminded them that this special find should be shared equally by all and not just kept by one person. Everyone agreed and the treasure was shared for all to enjoy. The little boy learned a valuable lesson that day - that it is important to be kind and generous and think of others first. +A little girl named Daisy was walking home from school one day and stopped to watch a beautiful poppy in a meadow. As she admired the flower, a man suddenly came out from behind some bushes. He was filthy and his clothes were all ripped and torn. + +"Hello," the man said. "Don't be scared. Do you want to marry me?" + +Daisy was terrified and tried to run away, but the man stepped in front of her. She screamed for help but no one heard. + +The man said, "Come on, marry me and I'll give you this poppy." + +Daisy shook her head but the man became angry and grabbed her by the arm. He dragged her deep into the woods, taking the poppy with him. Daisy never returned home and no one ever heard of her again. +Amy was out for a walk with her mom and dad. On the way, they stopped at the park, and when Amy saw the swings, her eyes lit up. She asked her mom and dad to lift her up so she could swing. Up and down in the air she went, laughing with joy. Her heart was filled with happiness. + +At the end of the swing set, Amy saw something brilliant. It was a spinning wheel with colourful stripes. She asked her dad to lift her up again so that she could touch it. As soon as she did, it made a magical sound and sparkled in the light. When Amy asked what had happened, her dad said, "That's the magic wheel, sweets. Whenever you feel your heart needs a lift, come back here and give it a spin!" + +Amy smiled and thanked her dad for the brilliant surprise. She was so excited to have a special way to make her heart feel good! The next time she felt lonely or sad, she would know exactly what to do. Amy was pleased to have this special secret to lift her heart. +Once upon a time there was a fat pit. It was filled to the brim and needed to be sorted. A little girl named Suzy wanted to help. With her small hands she carefully began to pull out the items one by one. First she spotted a bright yellow scarf and folded it neatly. Next she found some chunky blocks which she sorted into piles. Soon the pit was looking much better and was almost empty. Suzy was very proud, she had done a good job sorting the pit. She gave a big smile and ran to tell her mom about her triumph. + +The end. +Once there was a boy named Tim. He wanted to explore the world, but he was only 3 years old. So, his parents promised to take him to the beach one day. + +One morning, Tim woke up and his parents took him in the car. As they drove, he looked out of the window. The landscape was so beautiful that he was mesmerised. After a while they arrived at the beach. + +Tim was so excited. He immediately ran towards the sea. He wanted to touch the water, but his parents stopped him. They said: “Tim, this is a very serious matter, you cannot simply jump into the sea. You need to be careful here.†+ +Tim smiled and nodded. He promised to be careful and ran off to explore the beach with his parents. He quickly forgot about his promise and was running around, jumping and playing. + +At the end of the day he was so happy. He had a great day at the beach and he had kept his promise to be careful. He liked the landscape so much, he couldn't wait to return again one day. +Once there was a mom and her lively little boy. She loved him with all her heart, so she wanted to make sure he was always safe. She told him that playing in the backyard was okay, but he must be careful. + +One day, it was dark outside and the little boy ran out to the backyard to play. His mom was so worried. She told him very sternly to come back inside. But the little boy wouldn't listen. + +So the mom had to punish him, but with love. She told him that he needed to stay inside from now on until it was light outside. The little boy wasn't happy, but he knew that his mom was looking out for him. + +The next day, the mom and the little boy went out to the backyard, but this time it was light outside. The mom and the little boy had so much fun in the backyard that afternoon. It was full of sunshine and laughter. + +The little boy learned his lesson. He promised his mom he would never go out to the backyard when it was dark again. From then on, they spent many lively days playing in the backyard in the sunshine together. +There were two little pigs who lived in the same house. They were best friends. They did everything together. + +But one day while they were playing, they heard some strange noises coming from their living room. + +The two little pigs looked around and they saw a thief! He was wearing a black and white striped shirt and he was carrying something in his hands. + +The pigs were scared so they ran away as fast as they could. But the thief chased them. He was making crazy noises and moving his hands. + +The little pigs were very scared, but they kept running. Finally, they managed to escape from the thief. They ran to safety and hid in their bedroom. + +When their parents came home, the pigs told them what had happened. They were so surprised that a thief had come into their house. + +The little pigs thanked their lucky stars that they had escaped from the crazy thief. From that day on, the little pigs kept their bedroom door safely locked! +Once, there was a boy named Jack. He was three years old and he liked to borrow things from his friends. He always borrowed without permission and without ever giving them back. + +One day, Jack asked his best friend, Johnny, if he could borrow his present. Johnny begged Jack not to take it, but Jack took it anyway. + +Johnny shouted, "You can't borrow things without asking!" + +But Jack said he wanted a fancy present, so it was ok. + +When Jack was back home, he opened the present to find it was a fancy frisbee. He smiled proudly, but as he held it, he started to feel guilty for taking it without permission. + +Jack decided to go back to Johnny's home and return the present. He apologised for taking it and promised to never do it again. + +Jack learnt an important lesson - it's always better to borrow with permission! +One day, a little boy called John was playing in his bedroom. He had a big, red guitar. As John played the guitar, he squeezed it with his little hands. The music sounded loud. + +John's mum was in the kitchen and heard the loud music. She shouted: "John! Please stop squeezing the guitar, it is too loud!" + +John looked very sad, so he took his guitar and put it away. He didn't want to make any noise. He gave the guitar a last squeeze before putting it away. + +John then opened the cupboard and found a big, yellow ball. He smiled, picked it up and hugged it tightly. John squeezed the ball and said: "This is so much fun! But it is not so loud like dad said the guitar was." + +John played with the ball for the rest of the afternoon. He was happy and so was his mum. +Once upon a time, there was a person. They were so adorable! Every day they would increase. They got taller, smarter, and their heart grew bigger. + +The person started to do all kinds of amazing things. They read books and wrote stories. They painted pictures and explored the outdoors. They played with other people and made lots of friends. + +The person kept increasing every day until they grew up. Even when they were grown up, they were still utterly adorable. They kept increasing in kindness and caring for others. + +The person inspired everyone around them. They showed the world that no matter how small, increased kindness can make a difference. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Jack. Jack was very serious about growing his muscles. Every day, he woke up and ate yummy food to make his muscles strong. Then he played outside, running and jumping to make them bigger. When the sun went down, he would do special exercises just for his muscles. + +Jack worked hard every single day, and his muscles started to grow. They got bigger and bigger, until he was really strong. His friends were so impressed and always asked him how he could make his muscles so big. He would just smile and tell them that he was being very serious and working hard. + +Soon all of his hard work paid off. Jack's muscles were now so strong that he could do things that he never thought he could do before. He could lift heavy things, play harder games and run faster than ever before. Jack was now so proud of his muscles, and his friends all loved his muscles too! + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a young boy. His name was Jack. He was 3 years old and he loved to explore the world around him. + +One day, he saw something that made him stop. It was a jumbled mess of bodies that were lying on the floor. Jack didn't understand what was going on but he was curious to find out. + +He managed to get closer. He saw that all of the bodies belonged to young children, just like him. He was surprised. They were all sleeping and he couldn't help but wonder why? + +Suddenly, he realised that the bodies belonged to children that were managing to get some rest. They were all lying peacefully, taking a break from playing and exploring the world. + +Jack smiled. He liked the idea of managing his own time and taking a break from time to time. He looked around one last time before running off to explore some more. +John and Sally were playing in the park when they noticed some dust swirling around in the sun. It looked so impressive that they decided to join in. + +John stepped into the dust first and said, "This is so much fun! Come join me Sally!" + +Sally smiled and said, "Yes, let's join together and make some big dust circles!" + +John and Sally then joined hands and began to spin in the dust, making bigger and bigger circles. They giggled and laughed as they whirled around. + +After they finished they stepped out and admired the impressive dust circles they had made. + +John said, "We made it together! That was so much fun." + +Sally smiled and nodded her head in agreement. "Yes, we made it!" +Once upon a time, there was a parent who had a very hard job. Every day they had to supply their little one with lots of love and care. Every morning they would get up early and take care of their little one. + +The parent would help the little one learn new things, feed them breakfast, and make sure the little one stayed safe. They even had time to read stories and play games. + +The little one was very happy that the parent supplied them with so much love and care. Every day the parent would work hard to make sure the little one was happy and healthy. + +At the end of the day, the parent would tuck the little one in and sing them a lullaby. The little one was very grateful for all the love and care their parent supplied them with. +Jimmy was a very competitive kid. He liked to play games and always wanted to win. One day, he saw his big brother signing up for a big competition. He wanted to sign up too! It was a toast-eating competition. His brother said it was too hard for Jimmy, but he kept asking. Finally, his brother signed Jimmy up for the competition. + +On the day of the competition, Jimmy was nervous. He wanted to win, but didn't know if he could eat all of the toast. When the competition started, Jimmy was the first one to start eating. He was so fast and ate piece after piece. He was really surprised that he finished all of the toast before everyone else! + +In the end, Jimmy won the competition! All of his family and friends cheered for him and congratulated him. He was so proud to have won such a competitive contest. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty zebra. He lived in a big, green field and he loved to roam the wide open land. One day, he decided that he wanted to explore the nearby forest. He felt brave and excited, so he called out to his friends. + +"Come on, everyone," he shouted. "Let's go to the forest!" + +His friends were thrilled, so they all followed him down the winding path into the trees. After a while, they came upon a clearing filled with tall grass and wildflowers. They were so amazed by what they saw. + +The zebra stopped and said, "I think this is a perfect spot to prepare for our journey. We can make a camp here, and get ready for whatever the forest brings us!" + +So, the group of friends worked together to collect branches and leaves for the campfire. They hung some twinkly lights from the branches, and set up their tents. Soon, they were all prepared for the adventure that awaited them. + +The mighty zebra smiled proudly. He knew that he and his friends had worked hard, and now they were ready for whatever the forest might have in store. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Bobby. He was excited because it was Tuesday. Every Tuesday, Bobby and his mommy went on a special outing. + +Today, Bobby was especially excited because they were going to feed the ducks. Bobby loved feeding the ducks. + +As they arrived at the pond, Bobby saw that it was beautiful. All of the ducks were quacking in excitement as Bobby and his mommy approached with the food. + +Bobby watched as his mommy threw the food into the pond and he smiled as the ducks started to eat. His mommy turned to Bobby and said, "This looks like a beautiful day to feed the ducks!" To which Bobby happily agreed. + +And so, Bobby and his mommy had a wonderful day feeding the ducks together. +Once upon a time, there were two caterpillars, Bill and Teddy. They were very different from each other. Billy was hardworking and always tried to build things - he dreamed of building a billboard one day. Teddy was lazy, preferring to laze about in the sun. + +One day, Billy and Teddy found a huge pile of twigs and twine. Billy decided to use the materials to build his billboard. Teddy thought it was too much work, but Billy was determined and kept working. Every day he would collect more materials and build higher and higher. + +After many moons, Billy's billboard was finished. Everyone was very proud of him. Teddy, however, was jealous and thought he should have a billboard too. So he started to hastily build his own, but ended up with a very hairy, messy billboard. + +The moral of the story is to always work hard and be patient - if you do, you might even have a beautiful billboard one day! +Once upon a time there was a gentle tray. It lay on the floor, where it shined in the sunlight. Everywhere the tray went, people smiled when they saw it. + +One day, the gentle tray decided to go on an adventure. It rolled and rolled, and then stopped at a park. There, it lay in the grass and watched children play in the park. It liked the happy sounds people made. + +When it was time to go home, the gentile tray rolled back to where it had started. When it got there, it lay down on the floor and went to sleep. It was happy with the gentle adventure it had taken that day. +One day, a truck went for a wander. It drove down lots of streets and round and round corners. It drove on roads busy with other trucks and cars, but it kept on wandering. Soon, the truck was all alone. + +Eventually, the truck got lost. It drove further and further away until it couldn't find its way back. It reached a place where there was nothing but sand. The truck got stuck in the sand and couldn't move. + +The truck was all alone, dead and stuck in the sand. It stayed there, never to wander again. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Tim. Tim was 3 years old, and he was very creative. He loved to make things with his tools. +One day, Tim was making something cool with his tools. He was having so much fun that he ran off with his tools in hand, so no one would stop his fun. +He ran and ran with his tools, until he stopped at a big tree. He found a branch that was perfect for his project. He got to work with a smile on his face. +He worked for hours, coming up with creative ideas and using his tools to make something amazing. When it was finished, he was so proud of his creation. He ran back home, where everyone clapped and cheered for him. +Tim was so happy to show everyone what he had made. He couldn’t believe that he had used his tools and creativity to make something so special! +One Wednesday, Sam walked to a special park. He was looking to win a big prize. + +The park was full of purple flowers and there was a big stage in the middle. All the children were gathered around it, waiting to see who would win the prize. + +Sam was so excited, he couldn't believe this was finally his chance to win something. He jumped around and waved his hands in the air. + +The announcer said, "And the winner is....Sam!" + +Everyone cheered so loudly. Sam was surprised and overjoyed that he had won. He ran up to the stage and received a big purple trophy. + +He hugged it tightly and beamed with pride. Sam had won on Wednesday and he was the happiest kid in the world! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Emily. She was very playful and loved to go sailing with her family. + +One day Emily went sailing with her family. She was so excited to go! When they finally arrived on the boat, Emily quickly jumped into the front seat. + +She looked out onto the sea and the view was amazing! The sun glistened on the water and Emily felt so happy. + +Suddenly, Emily's dad called out to her to be careful. He told her that it was important to be careful while on the boat as it was very easily to get hurt. + +Emily quickly remembered her dad's words and she was careful while sailing. She enjoyed her day and had lots of fun, without getting injured. + +In the end, Emily had learnt a very important lesson. She understood that it was important to be careful, even when being playful. +Johnny was playing in his bedroom. His mom came in to surprise him. Johnny was so happy when he saw her. + +"Hi Mom," said Johnny. + +"Hi Johnny," said his mom. "I want to show you a surprise." + +She walked to the desk and opened the drawer. Inside the drawer, Johnny saw a new toy car. + +"Oh, wow!" Johnny said. He was so excited to get the new car. He hugged his mom and said, "Thank you!" + +"You're welcome," said his mom, smiling. + +Johnny thanked her again and then started to play with his new toy car. He was so happy! +Once upon a time there was a dog called Spot. One day, Spot was feeling curious and he decided to go and explore the woods. When he got there, he saw a mysterious bone lying on the ground. Spot was excited and he picked up the bone to take a closer look. + +Suddenly, a voice boomed out from the trees. + +"Hey! That's my bone!" it said. + +Spot was scared and he quickly put the bone back down. He looked around but he couldn't see anyone. + +"Who said that?", Spot asked nervously. + +Just then, a big bear stepped out from the shadows. + +"That's my bone! I've been looking for it for days," said the bear. + +Spot apologised and the bear said it was ok. But Spot was still curious about how the bone had ended up in the woods, so he asked the bear. + +The bear just smiled and said, "That's a mystery for another day. Now run along Spot, I'm sure you have things to do". + +Spot thanked the bear and headed home. He knew he hadn't solved the mysterious bone riddle, but he was happy to have a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Clara who liked to explore the world around her. One bright sunny morning, she decided to adventure up the big cliff near her home. She started climbing and soon made it to the top. When she looked around, she was so amazed at the beautiful view! + +Clara took a few steps forward and suddenly felt a little scared. In front of her was a huge, hard rock wall. She didn't know how she was going to get down. + +"Don't be afraid," a friendly voice said. Clara looked around and saw a little bird on a branch. "If you kneel down, you'll be able to climb down the wall safely," the bird said. + +Clara did as the bird said. She knelt down and carefully placed her feet on the small crevices of the hard wall. She slowly moved down, one step at a time. When she reached the bottom, she looked up with a big smile and thanked the little bird for helping her. + +"You're welcome!" the bird said as it flew away. +Once upon a time there was a powerful man who lived on a mountain. Every day the man would sit on top of the mountain and look out on the land below, watching the people bustling around in all their daily activities. He could pick out any pebble he wanted from the jumbled pebbles at his feet. + +One day he saw a little girl far away in the land below. He decided to pick out the prettiest pebble he could find and tossed it down to her. She was so delighted when the pebble landed in her hands and she ran off to show all her friends. + +The powerful man smiled knowing that with just a small gesture he had put so much joy into the little girl's day. He knew it was not the pebble that made the difference; it was the thought and the love that he had put into it. + +This teaches us that even the smallest act of kindness can make a huge difference in someone else's life. So remember to pick out pebbles of love whenever you can! +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful dress. It was made of colourful cloth and it had many pretty stitches. The dress was the most special dress that anyone had ever seen! + +But one day, one of the stitches came undone and the dress was now broken. The girl who wore the dress was very sad. She did not know how to put the stitch back, and the dress seemed beyond repair. + +Then, a kind old man came along. He said, "Let me help you. I know how to restore the dress." With a needle and thread in his hand, he started to fix the broken stitch. + +The girl watched in amazement. In no time, the stitch was restored and the dress became as beautiful as it used to be. + +The girl was so happy. She thanked the kind old man for all his help. He smiled and said, "It was my pleasure. I'm glad I could help." +Mum and Jane went for a walk. They wanted to go to the fire station. Jane seemed excited. +When they got there, Jane saw the fireman. He looked very tired. He told them he had just put out a raging fire. +Mum asked Jane if she wanted to say hello. Jane said no and ran away. Jane seemed scared of the fireman. +Mum followed Jane and asked her why she was scared. Jane said she didn't like how the fireman looked. +Mum said she understood and asked Jane if she wanted to try again. This time Jane said yes and went to say hello to the fireman. He smiled and said hello back. +The fireman said he was very glad Jane wasn't scared anymore. Jane smiled and said she was excited to see him again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Bobby. One day, Bobby was feeling very dizzy and he didn't know why. He decided to go to his mum for help. + +Bobby: "Mummy! I feel dizzy!" +Mum: "Let me have a look at you. Hmm, have you eaten anything?" +Bobby: "Just an egg." +Mum: "That could be it. Eat an apple and you'll be better soon!" + +Bobby ate the apple and soon he was feeling much better. His mummy smiled and gave him a big hug. + +Bobby: "I'm still feeling a bit dizzy." +Mum: "That's ok. Sometimes we have strange feelings that make us a bit dizzy. Just shrug it off!" + +So Bobby shrugged off the dizzy feeling and went off to play. He never felt dizzy like that again! +Dee and Dooby were playing on the beach when Dooby said, "Let's design something together!" + +But Dee said, "No! I want to do it my way!" + +Dooby tried to be patient and said, "That's okay. Let's work together. We can both design something!" + +But Dee was being stubborn and said, "No way!" + +Suddenly, a mist of rain started to fall. Dooby was startled, but Dee just laughed. "The rain will help us design something!" she said. + +Dooby was surprised, but joined in. Together Dee and Dooby built a beautiful sand castle by the sea. They both smiled and hugged. + +The two children had found a way to design something together and it had been worth the wait! +Once upon a time there was a jolly little girl called Lizzie. Everywhere she went she was full of positivity and cheer. Everyone loved her and her big, bright smile. + +One day, Lizzie's mom encouraged her to go to the beach. But when she got there, Lizzie was worried because the sand was so hot and she was scared of getting burnt. Her mom smiled and handed her a bottle of lotion. + +Lizzie was unsure, but her mom encouraged her to put it on her skin. With a bit of help from her mom, she put the lotion on and she felt a lot better as she let out a big smile. + +The pair spent the rest of the afternoon playing together in the sand and having a jolly time. Lizzie had learnt a lesson today – with a bit of encouragement, even the scary things in life can be fun! +One day, Lily and her mommy were playing on the beach. Lily had never seen so many shells before. She grabbed them all and put them in her little bucket. + +Mommy said, "Lily, put the shells back! We can't take them." + +But Lily was restless. She wanted to keep the beautiful shells. She started to quarrel with her mommy. + +Mommy said firmly, "No, Lily. Put the shells back now." + +Lily looked sad, so mommy said, "We can find some shells later to take home with us." + +Lily smiled and started to put the shells back. She felt happy knowing that she would get to take some of the prettiest shells home with her. +One day, two friends, George and Sally, were playing outside on their bikes. George wanted to do something new, so he suggested that they roll downhill. Sally was a bit scared, but George promised that it would be fun. He said that if she was really weak and just rolled downhill, she would be okay. + +Sally agreed and the two of them started to roll down the hill. They were going really fast and having a great time. Suddenly, there was a loud noise. It was a grill on the side of the road that had caught on fire! + +The two friends stopped their bikes and George ran to the grill to put out the fire. After some time, George managed to get the grill under control. Sally was amazed. She thanked George for being so brave and they continued rolling down the hill together. They had a great day! +Gabe was very unhappy. He was a miserable little boy and he just wanted to find someone to make him feel better. So Gabe went outside to look around. He heard some noise coming from a bush nearby and he went over to investigate. + +When he got there, Gabe noticed a lady. She was covering herself with leaves and branches. He could tell that she was very unhappy. Gabe felt sorry for her and wanted to help. + +He went over to the lady and asked her why she was so miserable. She said that she was all alone and had nowhere to go. Gabe thought for a moment and then he said he had an idea. He said that he could cover her with his coat. + +The lady was very happy and thanked Gabe for his kind help. With Gabe's coat, she stayed warm and safe. She was no longer miserable and was very grateful to Gabe. Gabe was happy too, knowing that he had helped make someone's day a little better. +Once upon a time there was an adorable bunny. He loved playing in the garden, hopping in the sunshine and nibbling the yummiest carrots. + +One day, he was feeling brave. He decided to take on a big task. He gathered his courage and hopped up a tall tree. He shivered with fear but hopped even higher, determined to complete his task. + +Finally, he made it to the very top of the tree. All of a sudden, he felt a very special sort of feeling. It was a feeling of determination and happiness. He felt proud and adorable. + +The bunny hopped back down the tree and returned to his friends to tell them all about his wonderful adventure. They were so proud and happy for him. + +The bunny was proud of himself. He had completed his task and felt victorious. He knew that he could take on any challenge that he encountered-- as long as he felt brave enough. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who liked to joke. One day, he spotted a pebble on the ground and decided it would be funny to hide it in his mom’s bag. He did it quickly and then ran away, laughing fast. + +When mum came home, she noticed the pebble in her bag and was very annoyed as she thought it made her bag look untidy. She was cross with the boy and scolded him for playing a joke. + +The little boy was sad and ran away, feeling sorry for what he had done. He found a pebble and wished he could apologize to his mum, but it was too late. He never joked again. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Paul. One day, Paul saw a long pedal in front of him. He wanted to try to ride it, so he asked his mom if he could. + +"No, Paul," said his mom. "It is too dangerous for you to ride it." + +Paul felt sad and walked away. He saw his friend Tony who was riding a long pedal. Paul asked Tony, "How can you ride this long pedal?" + +Tony said, "My mom told me to always be safe when I ride it. I wear a helmet and I am careful to stay away from cars." + +Paul was happy to hear this, and decided to always be safe when he rode a long pedal. He always followed Tony's advice and had lots of fun riding his long pedal. + +The moral of this story is that we should always be safe when doing something new. We should respect our parents' advice and always make safety our top priority. No matter what we do, safety should be the first thing we consider! +Once upon a time there was a small and flexible shark. He was always working hard to catch food, swim and explore the waters. He spent lots of time meeting other sea animals and playing in the waves. + +So one day, the shark thought of something that made him very excited. He decided to jump very high in the air above the water to show off his strength and flexibility. + +The other sea animals were astonished to see the shark jump so high. They cheered and clapped, but the small shark quickly realized that he had gone too high! He was struggling to get back and he couldn't find the shore. + +He screamed for help, and the other sea animals all rushed to his aid. They supported him and worked together to get him back where he belonged. Eventually, the small shark made it back to safety with the help of his friends. + +The moral of the story is that you should never act too quickly or else you can get into trouble. It's important to remember that working together and with your friends is often the best way to solve a problem. +Once upon a time there was a navy. It was original and special. + +The navy wanted to write a story so it thought and thought about what to write. The navy tried and tried to write. + +But no matter how hard it tried, the navy couldn't write a thing. It was very sad. + +The navy looked and looked for someone who could help it write the story. But it couldn't find anyone. + +So the navy never wrote a story and it was very sad. +Once upon a time, there was a gentle giant named Sammy. Everywhere Sammy went, children would run and giggle with joy. Everybody loved Sammy and Sammy loved everybody. + +One day, Sammy was walking in a beautiful forest when he heard something in the distance. He paused and listened. "Help! Help!" came a tiny voice. Sammy quickly ran to the sound and discovered a small boy standing in the middle of an open field. The little boy was trembling and his eyes were wide with panic. + +Sammy knelt down gently and said, "What's the matter, little boy?" The boy shuddered and pointed at a giant snake curled around a nearby tree. "Please, help me!" the boy begged. + +Sammy's big, gentle body filled with courage. He took a huge step forward and thundered, "Leave the boy alone!" The snake quickly slid away and the little boy let out a sigh of relief. + +Sammy smiled and said, "It's okay, you're safe now." The little boy smiled back and thanked Sammy for his help. + +From then on, everyone in the forest knew how brave and gentle Sammy was. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Kate. She had no pet and was always sad. She felt so empty inside. Each day she looked at the other children that had pets and she felt so lonely. + +One day, her mom surprised her with a little puppy. He was so cute and Kate loved him so much. She named him Bobby. She took him for long walks, played with him outside and cuddled with him at night. Kate was so happy and filled with joy. + +But one day, Bobby did something bad. He ruined Kate's favorite toy. She was so mad and she said, "I hate you!" She felt so sad and sorry afterward. + +The next day, Kate discovered that Bobby ran away and she felt empty again. She knew it was her own fault and cried for days. She had learned that it is never a good idea to say the word "hate". +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Shelly. She was so curious and always wanted to learn more and explore. One day she came across a mysterious box locked with an old key. + +Shelly tried to unlock the box but sadly she couldn’t figure out how to open it. Then one day Shelly heard a beautiful voice coming from the box. It was a language she had never heard before. Shelly was so excited and she knew that she had to find the key to unlock the mystery box! + +Shelly then went on a journey to find the right key. After many days and nights of travelling, she finally found the key to open the mystery box! She inserted the key in the lock and the box opened. + +Inside was a white paper and on it were mysterious words written in a strange language. Shelly was so amazed that she had unlocked this language. + +The moral of the story is to never give up because with hard work, courage and determination you can unlock anything! Even a language! +Jack was walking in the park with his mom. Suddenly, Jack saw a shiny bowl on the ground. + +"Mom, look at the delicious bowl!" said Jack. + +Mom smiled. She said, "The bowl looks too expensive. Let's not take it." + +But Jack wanted the bowl. He asked, "Please can I lift it, Mom? Please please please". + +Mom laughed and said, "Okay, but be very careful!" + +Jack smiled in excitement. He slowly lifted the bowl and showed it to his mom. + +"See, it's not too expensive," said Jack. + +Mom smiled. She said, "Yes, you're right. Now, let's take the bowl home." + +Jack was very happy. He lifted the bowl and they went home. +There were two friends, Suzy and John. Suzy was very generous and always wanted to help others. One day John and Suzy heard a big drop, like an earthquake. They were scared and wanted to leave. Suzy wanted to help the people who were hurt and suggested to John that they should stay. John was frightened but agreed to stay with Suzy to help. + +The earthquake was getting worse and John and Suzy were trembling. It was so loud and violent. Suzy wanted to help more people but the earthquake was too strong. Suddenly, the ground began to drop and John and Suzy were sucked into a deep hole. Suzy tried to reach out and help John, but they were too far away from each other. + +It was a sad ending for Suzy and John. Suzy could have been a generous and brave friend if the earthquake had not been so strong. And John could have been a good friend if he had been brave enough. +One day, there was a brave little boy. He wanted to use a post to send an important message. He decided that he would go in search of a post to use. He got ready and off he went. + +He walked to the post office and looked around. He was feeling a bit shy and quite nervous but he was brave. He remembered how important the message was and put on his brave face. He stepped inside and used the post box to send his message. + +He felt proud of himself for being so brave and using the post. He also felt happy that his message had been sent. He was glad he'd been brave and used the post. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little girl called Sally. She was only three years old and loved nothing more than playing in the park. + +One day, Sally wanted to play with a purple ball but couldn't find it. She looked around and asked her friends, “Have you seen my purple ball?†but no one had. + +Just then, she heard a voice behind her. She turned around to see a little bird perched on a branch. The bird said, “Please come closer Sally.†+ +Sally was very shy but she slowly walked over to the bird. She could see the bird was holding something in its beak. As she got closer, the bird opened its beak and dropped the purple ball in her hands. + +Sally was overjoyed. She said a big thank you to the bird and started playing with the purple ball. She was so happy she had found it thanks to the kind bird. +Once upon a time there was a great big sandcastle. Inside the castle two friends danced around happily. + +"Let's dance!" said one friend. + +"Yes, let us," the other replied. + +So they twirled and spun around the castle in their dancing. Everyone was happy and the sandcastle enjoyed the show. + +Later, the friends went out of the castle and ran to the beach. They found lots of sand and started to make a giant castle. They worked hard, but they were having fun, too. + +When the castle was done, the friends danced around it. The castle was huge and the dancing was great. They twirled and spun until the sun set. + +In the end, their castle was beautiful. The friends were so happy, they danced until the stars came out. The sand and the night sky were the perfect backdrop for a great night of dancing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Fanny. She was very excited because it was her first day at school. She was wearing her new and ordinary clothes and she couldn't wait to make some new friends. + +Just as she was about to enter the classroom with her backpack, a big grown-up stopped her. Fanny looked at him curiously. + +The grown-up said, "Before you can come in and learn, you must release your backpack." + +Fanny wasn't sure what he meant but she listened carefully and said, "Okay!" Then she put her backpack down on the ground and smiled at the grown-up. + +The grown-up smiled back, opened the door and said, "Now you may go inside and start your school journey." + +Fanny rushed inside, excited to start her first day at school. +Once upon a time there was a gifted girl named Ellie. She was only three years old but she was very clever. + +One day Ellie was playing with her friends in the garden, when suddenly there was a loud noise. It came from a mailbox! + +Ellie ran over to see what it was. Inside was a special envelope. She opened it with a big tear and found a passport! It was her very own passport with her name on the front. She was so happy! + +Ellie looked at the passport and smiled. She knew she was going on a special journey soon and she was very excited. She ran off to show her mum and dad! +Once there was a little girl. She had large, curly hair. She liked to twist and twirl her hair all day. She loved how it felt when she twisted it around her fingers. + +One day, she was playing in the park when she saw a large tree. She wanted to reach the top, so she grabbed the tree and started climbing. As she climbed, she used her hair to twist around the branches. After a while, she finally made it to the top! + +She was so excited to be at the top of the tree and she looked out on the park below. Her hair was still twisted around the branches and she smiled as she looked at it. + +She waved to the people in the park and was so proud to have made it to the top of the tree. She knew she had done something special and it made her feel brave. From then on, she would always twist her hair as a reminder of her courage and adventure. +Once upon a time there was a little mule. Every day he liked to munch away on the delicious green grass. One day he noticed a tall bush that he had never seen before. He loved the sweet berries it had and decided to munch on them. + +Suddenly, a man appeared with a big knife. The little mule was scared and backed away. The man slowly cut the bush down with his sharp knife. The mule was so sad, the sweet berries were all gone. + +The man saw the little mule and smiled. He picked up the bush, and carefully put it in a wheelbarrow. Then he patted the little mule on the head. He said that the bush was going to a special place where it could make lots of delicious berries for everyone to enjoy. + +The little mule felt a bit better. He had learned an important lesson that day. Even though it is nice to eat the sweet berries off of the bush, it is better to share them with others. +Once upon a time, there was a horse and a girl. The girl wanted to pet the horse, but the horse was too scared. The girl didn't know what to do, so she decided to just stay and watch. + +The horse started to get nervous, and it disturbed the other animals near it. The girl kept trying to get close to the horse, but it just kept getting more scared. The girl could see that she was making the horse very anxious and she felt bad. + +Time seemed to pass forever, but eventually the girl got too close to the horse and it suddenly ran away. She was so sad that she had disturbed the horse too much and she had scared it away. + +The moral of this story is that when we do something that is too much or too long, it can have bad consequences. It is important to be careful and respect the feelings of others. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who wanted a license. She begged her mom and dad, but they said she was too young. This made the little girl very sad. + +One day, something special happened. She found a delicious cake just lying on the ground! She was so excited that she forgot all about the license and decided to eat the cake. + +But then she saw a sign next to the cake. It said the cake belonged to someone else and that she would need a license to eat it. The little girl was so sad because she knew she didn't have a license. What was she to do? + +Then, an idea occurred to her. She ran back to her mom and dad and asked them to get her a license. They agreed, and a few days later she was able to get her license! She was so excited that she quickly ran back to the delicious cake and ate it with joy. + +And that is how the little girl got her license, and ate her delicious cake. The end. +Joey was a three-year-old boy who had a powerful crib. Every night he loved using it, but this night was different. As he tried to pass into his crib, he couldn't. No matter how hard he tried, the powerful crib wouldn't let him in. He was very upset and started to cry. + +His mom heard his cries and rushed to his side. Even she couldn't pass him into his crib. She started to look around and noticed something strange. His older brother had locked the crib from outside! + +Joey's mom sternly asked him why he had done this. He whispered, "I wanted Joey to play with me and not go to sleep." His mom was very proud of his generosity and unlocked the crib from outside. Then, she hugged his brother and passed Joey gently into his crib. With a happy smile on his face, Joey finally went off to sleep in his powerful crib. +Once upon a time, there was a kind and generous king and he lived in a big castle. One day, he decided it was time to go on an adventure. He invited all of his subjects to come along. They said they would love to! + +When they arrived at their destination, the king welcomed everyone with a big smile and said how excited he was to have them join him. He was so generous and kind to all of them! + +The king had a magical kingdom waiting for them. There was a great big lake, lots of fun activities, and many tasty treats. Everyone had a wonderful time! + +At the end of the day, the king welcomed everyone back to the castle. He was so happy to see them, and thanked them all for joining him. Everyone thanked the kind, generous king! +Molly and her mum were at the market. Molly saw a bunch of cauliflower and asked to buy it. Her mum said yes and they took it home. + +When they arrived, Molly was so excited to see that the cauliflower was blue! She had never seen a blue cauliflower before and it was a very big surprise. + +Molly knew that her dad would love to see something so special. She quickly took it to his room and said, "Look, Dad! I found a blue cauliflower!" Her dad was so surprised and asked her where she had found it. Molly told him the story and he said that it was very special. + +Molly was glad that she could share such a big surprise with her dad. They talked about the blue cauliflower for a while, and then shared it with her mum. Together, they all enjoyed eating the special cauliflower. +Once there was a little girl. She was only three years old. One day, she found something in the garden. It was a shiny metal thing. The little girl thought it was beautiful and she wanted to keep it. + +The little girl said to her mum, "Mum, look what I found!" But her mum had seen it already. She said, "That's not for you, that's a wicked metal". The little girl thought her mum was not being fair and started to cry. She said, "I want it!" + +Her mum said, "No, you can't have it. Metal is dangerous". But the little girl did not listen. She picked it up and hugged it close. + +Then her mum said something else. She said, "If you want metal, why don't you get a toy? I can get you a shiny pink metal toy." The little girl's face lit up and she said, "Yes please, Mum!". Her mum smiled and said, "Okay, just put the metal back where you found it". And with that, the little girl put down the metal and went straight to the toy shop! +Once upon a time there was a small girl named Max. Max was very curious and she loved exploring new things. One day she decided to reverse her mother's stove to see what would happen. When Max did this, smoke started to come out of the stove! + +Max's mom rushed into the kitchen, saw the stove and was very serious. She talked to Max in a gentle voice and asked her why she had reversed the stove. + +Max said, "I wanted to see what would happen after I reversed it." + +Mom said, "Max honey, next time you want to know what will happen, please ask me first. Reversing can be dangerous and you could have gotten hurt." + +Max nodded and said, "Ok, Mommy. I will be more careful next time." + +The moral of the story is that it is important to be careful and ask for help when exploring new things. We should always make sure that we are safe. +Once upon a time, there was a black spider. The spider was very excited because it was his favourite time of year - decorate time! He got his friends together and they all set to work. + +First, they worked on the walls. The spider and his friends spun a beautiful web all around the room. They made it look so pretty with patterns in all the colours of the rainbow. + +Next, they decorated the windows. The spider and his friends hung lots of shiny bright strings from the windows. They made it look so twinkly and fun! + +Finally, they decorated the floor. The spider and his friends started to spin a huge web right across the floor. When they were done, it was so black and sparkly that everybody wanted to dance in it. + +Everybody had had such a great time decorating together, and they all agreed that it was the most beautiful room they had ever seen! +Once upon a time there was a boy called Tom. One day, his dad gave him a present - it was a sword! Tom was so excited. He held the sword in his hands and admired it carefully. It was made of shiny silver metal, and it had a sharp point. + +His dad smiled and said to him, “Now that you have a sword, you are a real knight! The sword is to protect you.†+ +Tom couldn’t believe it. He hugged his dad and thanked him. + +On the way home, they saw an old man in his garden. He was bent over and seemed to be in trouble. Tom asked his dad what was wrong. + +His dad answered, “The man doesn’t have a sword to defend himself. We should give him ours.†+ +Tom was a bit hesitant, but his dad was determined. He took the sword and went to give it to the old man. The old man was grateful and thanked them kindly. He said, “This sword will protect me from the hairy beast living in the woods. Thank you very much!†+ +Tom and his dad smiled at each other. Tom was proud of his dad for helping someone in need. Tom knew that he wanted to grow up to be just like his dad - kind, generous and brave. +John was excited. He had a new toy - a big, red brick. He wanted to show his friend, Charlie. So he put on his shoes and went outside. + +John skipped down the road to Charlie's house. He saw Charlie in the garden, so he ran over. He was out of breath but he was so excited to show Charlie his new red brick. + +John said to Charlie, "Look! Look at my brick!" Charlie was amazed! He said "It's very big! Can I have a go?" John said yes and handed him the brick. + +Charlie played with the brick for ages. He built a tower and knocked it down. John and Charlie had lots of fun with the brick. When it was time to go home, John said goodbye to Charlie and went back to his house with a big smile on his face. +Bertie was a small, nervous bird. He lived in a big tree with his friends. Today was particularly sunny, so he decided to splash around in the shallow stream near his home. + +He was having loads of fun when he noticed some motion out of the corner of his eye. It was a lynx walking slowly towards him. Bertie had never seen such a big cat. His little heart started pounding as he slowly backed away from the river. + +The lynx came closer and closer. Bertie was so frightened, he started to weep. He thought he was about to die! + +Suddenly, some noise came from a nearby bush. The lynx paused and looked in the direction of the sound. It was a tiger! The lynx quickly ran away. + +When the danger had passed, Bertie stopped weeping and stood motionless for several moments. He had never been so frightened before! After a few moments of gathering his courage, he slowly flew home. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly man who loved to sail. On a sunny day, he set sail on his boat and went far out to sea. As he sailed, he saw a beautiful island with a buzzing hive of activity. He sailed closer, and soon saw the island was full of children playing. + +Suddenly, one of the children held up a delicious looking pie. The elderly man watched as the children laughed, shared stories, and each took a piece of the pie. + +The elderly man realized that this was a special island where everyone took care of each other. No one was left out or lonely. Everyone shared whatever they had, even if it was just a piece of pie. + +The elderly man soon sailed away, but the lesson of kindness he learned on the island stayed with him forever. So, no matter what you have to share, remember it's a wonderful thing when kindness is shared. +Once upon a time there was a brave knight. He carried a special spear with him wherever he went. One day he wanted to climb up high. He tried to climb a tall tree, but it was too hard. Then he saw a big hill. He started to climb the hill. It was very high, but the brave knight did not give up. He kept climbing until he reached the top of the hill. He looked up and saw the stars twinkling in the sky. The knight was so happy that he had climbed high and held his spear tightly. From that day onward, he was known as the brave knight who could climb high. The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Sam. He was very curious and loved exploring nature. One day, he decided to take an adventure and explore a nearby forest. As he entered the forest, he heard a strange noise. + +Sam: "What is that noise?" +He heard a voice coming from the trees. + +Tree: "I'm thirsty. Can you support me?" + +Sam was surprised and thought for a moment before answering, "Yes, I can support you!" He ran to the nearest river and gathered some water, then went back and gently poured it around the trees' roots. + +Sam smiled as he could see the trees getting stronger and the leaves becoming greener. The tree was happy too and produced some fruit for Sam. When Sam tasted the fruit, it was sour. + +Tree: "Thank you for supporting me! Enjoy the fruit!" + +Sam smiled and continued on his journey, feeling happy that he could support nature. +Once upon a time, there was a shop that provided things for people. The shop had lots of nice things to buy. All the people in the town liked to shop there. + +One day, a woman grew very troubled. She was sad and wanted help. The shopkeeper saw her sadness and wanted to help. He offered her lots of things from the shop, and she was able to choose what she wanted. + +The shopkeeper was very kind, and the woman was very grateful for his help. She took the things she chose and went on her way, feeling better. She was happy to have the shopkeeper provide her with things. + +From then on, the woman always went back to the shop when she was troubled. And the kind shopkeeper was always there to help. +Once there was a young girl who was very careless. She didn't take care of her nature. She never took the time to appreciate what the world had to offer but she still loved to admire it. + +One day, she decided to sell her nature. She thought this would be a great way to make some money, without having to think too hard. But she didn't realize that it would be so hard to part with her nature and the things that came with it. + +Soon after the sale, she started to regret it. She realized that she had been deeply careless with what she had done and this made her feel very sad. She knew that she had lost something special and there was no way to get it back. + +The end. +Once upon a time in a far-off land, there lived a mighty wizard. He had magical powers, and could make things glow. + +One day the wizard was in search of something special. He looked high and low, but he could not find it. He was very sad. + +Just then, he saw a small child walking by. The child was glowing brightly. + +The wizard asked the child, "Where did you get this light?" + +The child replied, "I found it in the woods. It is very pretty. Do you want to come and get it?" + +The wizard happily agreed and the two of them ventured into the woods together. + +Once they reached the forest, the wizard saw a mighty tree, with a glowing light coming from its center. He was overjoyed! He thanked the child for helping him with his search, and together they returned home. + +The wizard used the light to make magical things which made him very happy. The child was glad to have helped the wizard, and always remembered the mighty tree with the glowing light. +Once upon a time, there was a panda. Every morning, the panda woke up eager to explore the world. On this special morning, the panda heard a noise in the distance. It was a rustling sound like the wind through leaves. + +The panda listened carefully and followed the sound. Wherever it went, it heard the noise a little bit louder. After a while, the panda came to a tall tree. From the top of the tree, the panda could see a family of birds. + +The birds were singing to each other and the panda was fascinated by their beautiful songs. The panda wanted to join in, so it opened its mouth and tried to sing along. + +The birds were so surprised! They welcomed the panda to their nest and listened to the panda's sweet, melodic singing. Every day, the birds and the panda would sing and be happy, until the sun went down. + +The panda was so happy that it had been so eager to listen and follow the sound. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty little cat. She loved to have naps in the sun. + +One day, the naughty cat was walking around and she found a funny pipe. She wanted to play with it, so she happily picked it up and carried it home. + +When she got home, the naughty cat found a nice and cozy spot in the garden. She curled up next to the pipe and began to take a nap. + +The naughty cat slept for a long time and then, when she woke up, she grabbed her new pipe and started playing with it. She had so much fun! + +The naughty cat never went back to sleep with her pipe again, but she always remembered how much she loved her nap in the sun. +Once there was a boy. He wanted to go to the boat so he took a step. He was so excited and he forgot his plan. He stepped in the water and it felt so cold. He was so naughty and he didn't listen to his mom. + +His mom said to him, "you must be careful and not step in the water!" But the boy just ignored her advice. He was getting more and more naughty. + +Just then, something scared him and he stepped back on the land. He quickly realized that he was doing something very naughty. + +He learned his lesson and listened to his mom from then. He had learnt the importance of being careful and of following his mom's advice. + +The end. +Mia was very excited. She and her mom had gone out today to buy paint. They were going to pour it over the canvas Mia had found earlier. Mia couldn't wait to see what image it would make. + +When Mia and her mom arrived home, her dad had set up the canvas. Mia eagerly picked up the paint pot, held it over the canvas and began to pour. She was fascinated by the different colours swirly around in the canvas. + +Finally, Mia was finished and stepped back to admire her artwork. + +"Ooh!" she cried. "Mama, look, isn't it lovely?". + +Mia's mom smiled and said, "Yes, Mia, it's absolutely lovely. You have created a beautiful masterpiece!" +Once there was a little girl who was very bored during the summer. One day, her mom offered to take her to the park. The little girl was excited and said yes right away. + +At the park, the little girl saw lots of other kids playing. But when she went to join them, they said no. They said there was no space left to play. The little girl was sad and started to cry. + +Her mom was very angry and tried to talk to the other kids. But they just wouldn't listen. So her mom offered them an ice cream if they let her daughter play with them. + +The other kids said yes and the little girl was happy! She started playing with the other children. But when the little girl and her mom finished the game, the other kids still wouldn't let her play with them. + +The little girl was very sad and her mom was angry and disappointed. So they had to go home together. They both felt very bored for the rest of the summer. +Mama put an old zipper on her dress. It moved smoothly when she pulled it up and down. But when Jimmy tried to do the same, it was stuck. Mama smiled and told him it was too old! + +"Let's find a new one," said Mama. So they went to the store and looked at all the zippers. There were so many to choose from - some were big, some were small, and some were colorful too. + +Jimmy fell in love with a shiny pink zipper. Mama helped him put it on his shirt. It moved easily when he pulled it up and down. He was so excited that he ran around the store, showing everyone his new zipper. + +Mama was so proud of Jimmy. "That zipper looks perfect!" she said. + +Jimmy smiled and hugged Mama tight. Then they went home, happy together. +Once upon a time, there was a famous bull. He lived in a big field, out in the country. The bull had many friends, and he was very happy. +Even the farmers wanted to serve the bull. They brought him lots of tasty food every day. +One day, the bull was playing with his friends. He saw a big truck coming towards him. He thought this was strange. The farmers never used a truck before. +In the back of the truck, the bull saw lots of other bulls. He realized that he was taken away from his friends and his life at the field. The famous bull was sent to the slaughterhouse, never to be seen again. +John was fancy. He loved to bake cakes and he always wanted lots of wine to drink with them. But he was only three years old and his mother wouldn't let him. + +"No John, you can't have wine," said his mother. "It's not for little kids like you." + +But John was determined. He snuck down to the cellar and found a bottle of wine. He opened it and took a big sip. + +John felt funny. He didn't feel fancy anymore, he felt woozy and lightheaded. + +"John, what have you done?" his mother asked. She was very angry. She took him to the doctor who said that he must never drink wine again. + +John had to be very careful from then on. He couldn't have his fancy cakes and wine anymore. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Tim. He was three years old and lived in a big, orange house with his mom and dad. + +Every day Tim would wake up and eat a big bowl of cereal. He would always tell funny jokes while he ate and everyone in the family would laugh and be happy. + +One day Tim was telling his jokes again and he told a joke about his dad. His dad did not like the joke and told him he should not tell jokes about people. + +The next day Tim told his family he was going to tell a funny joke. But this time, he told a joke about someone who had never done anything to him. His mom and dad were very angry and told him he shouldn't joke about people. + +Tim learned a very important lesson that day. He learned that it's not nice to joke about people and it can have bad consequences. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends. One was called Joy and the other was called Molly. They liked to have fun together and go on adventures. + +One day, Joy and Molly decided to go explore a nearby cave. As they entered the cave, it was really dark and dry. They kept walking and saw a big, gold buckle on the ground. "Let's grab it!" said Molly. So Joy and Molly both reached for the buckle, but Joy was faster and grabbed it. + +Molly was really disappointed. She said, "That's not fair! I wanted the buckle too!" But Joy just smiled and said, "I got it first." Molly said, "I don't like you anymore!" and started to walk away. + +Just then, Joy heard a loud noise and the cave began to shake. Rocks started to fall and suddenly the entrance of the cave was blocked. Joy could not get out, so she grabbed the buckle tightly and hoped that someone would help her get out. But nobody came and Joy was stuck in the dry cave forever. +Once upon a time there was a curious little girl who loved to clap. She loved to clap so much that she even taught her little sister how to clap. Every day they would clap together, smiling and laughing. + +One day the curious little girl decided to go outside and explore. She asked her sister to come with her but her sister was too scared. So the little girl went off alone. + +When she got outside she clapped her hands. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise and the ground started to shake. She looked around and there was a big monster coming towards her! She was so scared, she ran and ran, but the monster was too fast. + +In the end, the monster caught the little girl and she never saw her sister again. She was very sad and never clapped again. The end. +John and his grandma were walking in the park. John was excited by all of the trees and flowers. His grandma stopped by a tree and taught him a lesson. + +"John, when you make a promise, you must keep it no matter what. It's like a fruit: it will get sweeter if you keep it." Grandma said. + +"What do you mean?" asked John curiously. + +"Well, an elderly lady was passing by," Grandma began. "I promised her I'd read her a story when we come back, no matter how late it was. In the end she was delighted that I kept my word." + +John nodded in understanding. "I promise I'll always keep my promises too, Grandma," he vowed. + +Grandma smiled, pleased. "Remember, keeping your promise will make your life much nicer and sweeter," she said and kissed him on the forehead. + +John learned a valuable lesson that day - if he kept his promises and was honest, his life would be much better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She wanted to have some cream to eat. She quickly ran to her kitchen and saw her mom. + +"'Mom, can I have some cream?" asked Lucy. + +"Yes, Lucy, you can have some. Would you like chocolate or strawberry cream?" replied mom. + +"Chocolate cream, please," answered Lucy. + +Mom got out the chocolate cream from the fridge, and opened the jar. Then she got out a bowl, and spooned some chocolate cream into the bowl. + +"Would you like a spoon, too?" asked mom. + +"Yes, please," said Lucy. + +Mom found a spoon and gave it to Lucy. Then Lucy started eating the chocolate cream. + +"This is a helpful match for my tummy," said Lucy. + +Mom smiled and said, "Yes, it is a very helpful match for your tummy." + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Millie. One day, Millie was walking in a big park with her mom. As Millie was walking, she pointed to an empty sky and asked her mother, "What's that?" Her mom smiled and said, "That's a dove, Millie." Millie thought it was very pretty and asked, "Mommy can I have one?" Her mom shook her head and said, "Sorry, Millie, that dove is too high up in the sky to catch." Millie sighed and lost her sad eyes to the sky. Then, suddenly, a beautiful dove flew down and landed right on Millie's shoulder! Millie and her mom both gasped with surprise. Millie smiled and looked at her mom. Her mom smiled back and said, "Millie, I think the dove liked you!" From then on, Millie and her dove were the best of friends! +Once upon a time there was an obedient dog and a brave cat. The two were very different, but they were always best friends. One day, the dog found a razor and he wanted to give it to his friend. The cat was so happy but he was not sure how to use it. The dog knew that they had to unite to use the razor! + +So the dog held the razor steady and the cat pushed it gently. They united in friendship and together they shaved the cat's fur. When the cat looked in the mirror, he was so excited! His fur looked so fluffy and smooth. + +The two friends hugged and laughed. They were so proud of what they had done together. When the cat showed the other animals his new look, they were surprised. The dog and cat showed everyone what they could do when they unite. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She wanted a new shirt because the old one was too small. She asked her mom to buy her a new one. But her mom said no. Lucy was very upset and started to cry. + +Her mom felt sorry for her and she reached in to her pocket. She had a surprise for Lucy. She gave her a brand new shirt. Lucy was so happy! She put the shirt on right away and it fit her perfectly. + +Lucy was no longer upset. She said a big thank you to her mom and gave her a big hug. She said that she would never forget the wonderful surprise and would always remember how much her mom loved her. +Once upon a time there was a nosy goat who liked to explore. One day she went to a volcano. She was amazed to see a lot of animals inside. + +The goat said “hello†to the animals. They replied, “Hello! What do you want?†+ +The goat smiled and said “I want to feed you!â€. All the animals were excited and gathered around. The goat worked hard to collect food and feed all the animals. + +One of the animals asked “Why are you being so nice to us?†+ +The goat answered “I just like to help!†+ +The animals inside the volcano were so thankful to the goat for being so nosy and taking care of them. They all thanked her and cheered. The goat was very happy too! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Val. One day Val and her family were at the museum and they were learning about history. Val was wandering around and she came across a room full of funny things. She was really excited and ran over to the things to have a closer look. + +Suddenly, Val heard a noise. She looked up to see a small bird perched on the windowsill. The bird spoke to her and said, “Hello Val! I have a present for you.†Val was so surprised. She asked, “What is it?†+ +The bird replied, “It’s a special thing. Receive this and you will learn a lot about history.†Val thanked the bird and carefully received the object. She was excited to learn and eagerly opened it up. + +Val found an old book full of pictures and stories. She opened it and started to read. The stories were all so funny, and Val laughed and read them over and over. She learned a lot about history and was so happy. + +Val thanked the bird and it flew away. She was so delighted with the special thing that she received. She continued exploring the museum, eager to learn more about history. The end. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big post with many pictures on it. The pictures are of animals. Some animals are big, some are small, some are furry, some are scaly. + +Tom and Anna want to see the animals. They ask their moms if they can go. Their moms say yes, but they have to stay together. They say the animals are in a zoo. A zoo is a place where many animals live. + +Tom and Anna are happy. They hold hands and walk to the zoo. They see lions, monkeys, elephants, snakes, and more. They are amazed by the different animals. They think the animals are attractive. They want to touch them, but their moms say no. They say the animals can be dangerous. + +Tom and Anna learn a lot about the animals. They learn their names, their sounds, their foods, and their homes. They also learn that some animals are friends and some are enemies. They learn that some animals unite to help each other and some animals fight to survive. + +Tom and Anna are glad that they are friends. They think that friends are better than enemies. They think that friends should unite and help each other. They hug each other and thank their moms for taking them to the zoo. They say they had a lot of fun. They say they love the animals and each other. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garden. One day, they saw a big stone well in the corner. They wondered what was inside. Lily said, "Let's split up and look for a rope. Maybe we can pull up some water." Ben nodded and ran to the shed. + +Lily found a rope near the fence. She tied one end to a bucket and the other to a stick. She went back to the well and lowered the bucket. She heard a splash. She was happy. She pulled the rope to get the bucket back. + +But the rope was too thin and the bucket was too heavy. The rope snapped and the bucket fell back into the well. Lily was sad. She cried, "Oh no! My bucket is gone!" + +Ben heard Lily cry and came to see what happened. He saw the broken rope and the empty well. He felt sorry for Lily. He said, "Don't cry, Lily. I have an idea. I found a big ball in the shed. We can use it to play catch." + +He threw the ball to Lily. She caught it and smiled. She threw it back to Ben. They played catch for a while. They forgot about the well and the bucket. They had fun. + +Lily and Ben were wise twins. They knew how to split up and work together. They also knew how to cheer up and have fun. They were happy. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to swim in the lake. They had a big rubber duck that they shared. One day, they saw a shiny needle on the shore. Sara wanted to keep it, but Ben said no. He said needles were sharp and could hurt them. + +Sara did not listen. She hid the needle in her pocket and went to swim with Ben. They had fun with the rubber duck, but Sara wanted to play with the needle too. She took it out of her pocket and tried to poke the duck. But the needle was too sharp and it made a hole in the duck. The air came out and the duck went flat. + +Sara and Ben were sad. They loved their rubber duck and now it was broken. Sara felt sorry and told Ben the truth. She said she was sorry and she should have listened to him. Ben was angry at first, but he forgave her. He said they could try to fix the duck with some tape. He said he loved her and he would share his toys with her. + +Sara hugged Ben and thanked him. She said he was generous and kind. She said she loved him and she would not take things that were not hers. They learned a lesson that day. They learned that needles were dangerous and that sharing was caring. They went home with their flat duck and hoped their mom could help them. They were happy to have each other. +Sara and Tom were friends who liked to play hide and seek. One day, they went to the big park with their moms. The park had many trees and flowers and swings and slides. Sara and Tom wanted to play hide and seek, but they had to stay close to their moms. + +Sara said, "I will hide first. You count to ten and then find me." Tom said, "OK, but don't go too far." Sara nodded and ran away. She looked for a good place to hide. She saw a big gray house behind a fence. The house had many windows and doors and a tall roof. Sara thought, "That is a rich house. Maybe I can hide there." + +She climbed over the fence and ran to the house. She found a small door that was open. She went inside and saw a dark hallway. She heard a loud bark. She turned around and saw a big dog. The dog had black fur and sharp teeth. It looked angry. Sara was scared. She screamed, "Help!" + +Tom heard Sara's scream. He ran to the fence and saw the gray house. He thought, "That is a rich house. Maybe Sara is hiding there." He climbed over the fence and ran to the house. He saw the small door that was open. He went inside and saw the dark hallway. He heard a loud bark. He saw the big dog. It was chasing Sara. Tom was brave. He grabbed a stick and threw it at the dog. The dog stopped and ran after the stick. Tom said, "Sara, come here!" + +Sara ran to Tom. They hugged. They were happy. They ran out of the house and back to the park. They saw their moms. They told them what happened. Their moms were worried. They said, "You should not go to the rich house. It is not safe. The dog is not friendly. You could get hurt." Sara and Tom said, "We are sorry. We will not go there again." Their moms said, "We are glad you are OK. Next time, play hide and seek in the park. It is more fun." Sara and Tom said, "OK, we will." They learned their lesson. They played in the park and had a good time. +Lily and Max were playing in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide on the grass and the swings. They saw a big rainbow in the sky. It had many colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple. + +"Wow, look at the rainbow!" Lily said. "It is so pretty!" + +"I like the blue color best," Max said. "It is like the water and the sky." + +"I like the pink color best," Lily said. "It is like my dress and my doll." + +"But there is no pink color in the rainbow," Max said. "You are wrong." + +"Yes, there is," Lily said. "You are wrong." + +They started to argue. They did not want to share the rainbow. They wanted to have their own favorite color. + +"Let me show you," Max said. He grabbed Lily's hand and tried to pull her to the blue part of the rainbow. He twisted her arm. + +"Ow, that hurts!" Lily said. She pulled back and tried to push Max to the pink part of the rainbow. She twisted his arm. + +"Ow, that hurts!" Max said. + +They both cried. They both let go of each other. They both looked at the rainbow. It was not pretty anymore. It was blurry and fading. + +They felt sorry. They hugged each other. They said they were sorry. + +"Maybe we can like all the colors of the rainbow," Lily said. + +"Maybe we can," Max said. + +They smiled. They held hands. They looked at the rainbow. It was pretty again. It had many colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple and pink. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to swim in the sea. They see many fish and shells. They see a big reef. The reef is rich with colors and life. + +"Look, Ben, a starfish!" Sara says. She points to a pink starfish on the reef. + +"Wow, it is pretty!" Ben says. He swims closer to the starfish. He touches it gently. + +"Hello, starfish, can you speak?" Ben asks. He hopes the starfish will answer. + +The starfish does not speak. It only moves its arms slowly. Ben is sad. + +"Silly, Ben, starfish cannot speak!" Sara says. She laughs. "Only we can speak. And dolphins. And whales. And some birds." + +"Really?" Ben says. He is curious. "How do you know?" + +"I read it in a book," Sara says. She is proud. "Books have many things to learn. Do you want to read with me?" + +"Yes, please!" Ben says. He is happy. He likes to learn new things. He likes to swim with Sara. He likes the rich reef. He likes the sea. +Ben and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball and a jump rope. They take turns with the ball and the jump rope. + +One day, a new boy comes to the park. His name is Sam. He has a bike and a kite. He rides his bike and flies his kite. He does not talk to Ben and Lily. + +Ben and Lily want to play with Sam. They go to him and say hello. They ask him if he wants to play with them. + +Sam says no. He says he does not like their ball and their jump rope. He says he only likes his bike and his kite. He says they are boring. + +Ben and Lily are sad. They do not understand why Sam does not want to be their friend. They go back to their ball and their jump rope. + +Then, the wind stops. Sam's kite falls to the ground. He cannot fly it anymore. He is sad. He looks at Ben and Lily. They are still playing with their ball and their jump rope. They are having fun. + +Sam thinks maybe he was wrong. Maybe their ball and their jump rope are not boring. Maybe he can try them. Maybe he can be their friend. + +He goes to Ben and Lily and says sorry. He says he was not nice. He says he wants to play with them. He says he wants to be their friend. + +Ben and Lily are happy. They accept Sam's sorry. They say he can play with them. They say he can be their friend. They are flexible. They share their ball and their jump rope with Sam. Sam shares his bike and his kite with them. They play together. They have fun. They are friends. +Ben and Tom were brothers who liked to play with marbles. They had many marbles of different colors and sizes, and they kept them in a big jar. One day, they decided to go to the store with their mom and buy some candy. They took their jar of marbles with them, because they wanted to show them to their friends. + +At the store, they saw a lot of things that they liked. They saw toys, books, clothes, and snacks. They asked their mom if they could have some, but she said no. She said they only had money for candy and bread. Ben and Tom were sad, but they still wanted candy. They followed their mom to the candy aisle and picked some lollipops. + +While they were waiting in line to pay, they saw a man with a big coat and a hat. He looked at their jar of marbles and smiled. He said, "Hey, kids, those are some nice marbles you have there. Do you want to trade them for something?" Ben and Tom were curious. They asked, "What do you have?" + +The man opened his coat and showed them a shiny watch. He said, "This is a very special watch. It can tell you the time, the date, and the weather. It can also play music and games. It's worth a lot of money. Do you want to trade your marbles for it?" Ben and Tom were amazed. They had never seen such a watch before. They thought it was better than candy. They said, "Yes, we want to trade!" + +The man took their jar of marbles and gave them the watch. He said, "Thank you, kids. You made a good deal. Enjoy your watch." He walked away quickly, before their mom could see him. Ben and Tom were happy. They put the watch on their wrist and pressed some buttons. They heard some beeps and saw some lights. They thought it was cool. + +But then, something went wrong. The watch started to make loud noises and smoke. It burned their skin and hurt their arm. They screamed and dropped the watch. It broke into pieces on the floor. Their mom heard them and ran to them. She saw the watch and the marbles. She was angry and scared. She said, "What have you done? Where did you get that watch? Where are your marbles?" + +Ben and Tom were scared and sorry. They told their mom what happened. They said they traded their marbles for the watch. They said they thought it was a good deal. They said they didn't know the watch was bad. They said they wanted their marbles back. Their mom said, "You were very foolish and careless. You gave away your marbles for nothing. You lost your marbles and your candy. You could have been hurt badly. You can't get your marbles back. The man is gone. He tricked you. He was a bad man." + +Ben and Tom cried. They felt helpless and stupid. They wished they had never seen the watch. They wished they had never traded their marbles. They wished they had listened to their mom. They learned a hard lesson. They never played with marbles again. +Lila and Sam like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is the pick. The pick is a long and flexible stick that they can bend and twist. They can make shapes with the pick, like a circle, a star, or a snake. + +One day, they decide to play a game with the pick. They take turns to throw the pick as far as they can. They run after the pick and see where it lands. Sometimes it lands straight, sometimes it lands curved, and sometimes it lands in a funny shape. + +Lila throws the pick first. She swings it hard and lets it go. The pick flies in the air and lands on the grass. It looks like a half-moon. Sam runs to get it and says, "Good throw, Lila!" + +Sam throws the pick next. He spins it fast and throws it high. The pick soars in the air and lands on the tree. It looks like a hook. Lila runs to get it and says, "Wow, Sam, you threw it very high!" + +They keep playing until they are tired. They laugh and have fun with the pick. They like how the pick is flexible and can make different shapes. They say, "The pick is the best toy ever!" +Lily and Ben were playing with blocks in the playroom. They liked to build towers and houses with the blocks. But they did not like to share the blocks. + +"Mine!" Lily said, grabbing a blue block from Ben's pile. + +"No, mine!" Ben said, pulling the block back. + +They both wanted the blue block. They both pulled and tugged on the block. They both got angry. + +"Mine!" Lily shouted, and slapped Ben on the arm. + +"Ow!" Ben cried, and slapped Lily on the cheek. + +They both started to cry. They both dropped the block. They both felt hurt. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the playroom. She saw Lily and Ben crying and the block on the floor. + +"What happened?" Mom asked. + +"Lily slapped me!" Ben said. + +"Ben slapped me!" Lily said. + +Mom picked up the block and looked at them. She was not happy. + +"You both slapped each other?" Mom asked. "That is not nice. That is not how we play. Why did you slap each other?" + +"Because we both wanted the blue block," Lily said. + +"But there are many blocks here," Mom said. "You can use any block you want. You can share the blocks. You can take turns with the blocks. You can build together with the blocks. You don't have to fight over one block." + +Lily and Ben looked at the blocks. They looked at each other. They felt sorry. + +"Sorry, Lily," Ben said. + +"Sorry, Ben," Lily said. + +They hugged each other. They wiped their tears. They picked up the blocks. + +"Can we play together?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, we can," Ben said. + +They smiled. They started to build a big castle with the blocks. They used the blue block as the door. They had fun. They did not slap each other anymore. They did not have a fit anymore. They were friends. Mom was happy. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the kitchen. They find a big pot on the stove. They want to see what is inside. + +"Let's count to three and open the lid," Tom says. + +"One, two, three!" Mia says. They lift the lid and see red soup. It smells good. + +"Can we taste it?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is spicy," Mia says. + +They dip their spoons in the soup and put them in their mouths. They make a funny face. The soup is very spicy. It burns their tongues. + +"Hot! Hot! Hot!" Tom and Mia shout. They run to the sink and drink water. + +Mom hears them and comes to the kitchen. She sees the pot and the spoons. + +"What are you doing?" Mom asks. + +"We wanted to try the soup," Tom says. + +"That is not soup. That is salsa. It is for the tacos tonight. It is very spicy. You should not touch it," Mom says. + +"Sorry, Mom," Tom and Mia say. + +Mom hugs them and gives them some milk. She tells them to be careful in the kitchen. Tom and Mia say they will. They learn a new word: salsa. They do not like salsa. They like milk. +Anna liked to bake with her mom. They made cookies and cakes and pies. Anna loved to eat the dough and lick the spoon. She said it was delicious. + +One day, mom said they would make a special cake for dad's birthday. It was a chocolate cake with nuts and cherries. Anna helped mom mix the ingredients and pour the batter into the pan. Mom put the pan in the oven and set the timer. + +Anna was very excited. She wanted to see the cake when it was done. She asked mom if she could peek in the oven. Mom said no, it was too hot and dangerous. She said they had to wait until the timer beeped. + +Anna was not good at waiting. She was curious and bored. She looked around the kitchen and saw a big glass jar on the counter. It had a label that said "Shake Well". Anna wondered what was inside. She reached for the jar and lifted it with both hands. It was heavy and full of liquid. + +Anna decided to shake the jar and see what would happen. She shook it hard and fast. She did not know that the jar had a loose lid. She did not know that the liquid was oil. She did not know that oil makes a big mess. + +The lid popped off and the oil splashed everywhere. It went on the floor, on the walls, on the table, on the chairs, on Anna's clothes, on Anna's hair, on Anna's face. Anna was shocked and scared. She dropped the jar and it broke. She slipped on the oil and fell. She hurt her leg and cried. + +Mom heard the noise and the timer. She ran to the kitchen and saw the disaster. She saw Anna on the floor, covered in oil and tears. She saw the broken jar and the oil stains. She saw the smoke coming from the oven. She forgot about the cake and ran to Anna. She hugged her and asked if she was okay. + +Anna sobbed and said she was sorry. She said she just wanted to shake the jar. She said she did not mean to make a mess. She said she did not mean to ruin dad's cake. + +Mom said it was okay. She said she was not mad. She said she loved Anna. She said they would clean up and make a new cake. She said dad would still be happy. + +Anna felt better. She said she loved mom. She said she was sorry again. She said she learned her lesson. She said she would never shake a jar again. She said she would wait patiently next time. + +Mom smiled and kissed Anna. She said they would have a delicious cake soon. She said they would have a happy birthday for dad. She said they would have a good day together. She said they were a good team. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and their dog, Spot. One day, Mom says it is time for lunch. She makes a yummy meal of soup and bread and cheese. + +"Come and eat, Anna and Ben," Mom calls. "The soup is hot and the cheese is gooey." + +Anna and Ben run to the table. They sit on their chairs and take their spoons. They blow on the soup and take a sip. It is good. They smile at Mom. + +"Thank you, Mom," they say. + +But Spot is playful. He wants to play with Anna and Ben. He jumps on the table and knocks over the bread. The bread falls on the floor. Spot barks and wags his tail. + +"Spot, no!" Mom says. "Bad dog! Get off the table!" + +Anna and Ben giggle. They think Spot is funny. They want to play with him. They drop their spoons and get off their chairs. They run to Spot and pet him. They throw the bread for him to catch. + +"Anna and Ben, no!" Mom says. "Stop! You have to eat your meal. It is good for you. Spot can play later." + +Anna and Ben look at Mom. They see she is angry. They feel sorry. They love Mom. They love Spot too. + +"Sorry, Mom," they say. "We will eat our meal. We will play with Spot later." + +They go back to the table. They pick up their spoons. They eat their soup and cheese. They finish their meal. Mom smiles at them. + +"Good job, Anna and Ben," she says. "You are good kids. Now you can play with Spot. He is a good dog too." + +Anna and Ben hug Mom. They hug Spot too. They are happy. They go to the yard and play with Spot. They have fun. +Lily and Ben went to the park with Mom. They saw a big pond with many ducks and swans. Lily liked the swans. They were white and pretty. She wanted to feed them some bread. + +"Mom, can I give bread to the swans?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, but be careful. Swans can bite sometimes," Mom said. + +Lily took a piece of bread and walked to the edge of the pond. She saw a swan that looked weird. It had a black spot on its neck and a limp wing. It looked sad and lonely. + +"Hello, swan. Do you want some bread?" Lily said. + +The swan nodded and swam closer to Lily. Lily threw the bread to the swan. The swan ate it and made a soft noise. + +"Thank you, little girl. You are very kind," the swan said. + +Lily was surprised. She did not know swans could talk. + +"How can you talk?" Lily asked. + +"I can talk because I am a magic swan. I used to be a prince, but a witch turned me into a swan. She said I have to suffer until someone breaks the spell," the swan said. + +"That's not fair. How can someone break the spell?" Lily asked. + +The swan sighed. + +"I don't know. The witch said only true love can break the spell. But who would love a weird swan like me?" the swan said. + +Lily felt sorry for the swan. She wanted to help him. + +"I love you, swan. You are not weird. You are beautiful and brave. Maybe I can break the spell," Lily said. + +She hugged the swan gently. The swan felt a warm feeling in his heart. He felt something change in his body. He looked at his reflection in the water. He was not a swan anymore. He was a boy. + +"Wow, you did it! You broke the spell! Thank you, Lily. You are my true love," the boy said. + +Lily smiled. She liked the boy. He had brown hair and blue eyes. He looked like a prince. + +"You're welcome, boy. What is your name?" Lily asked. + +"My name is Leo. What is yours?" the boy asked. + +"My name is Lily. Do you want to play with me and Ben?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, I do. But first, can I kiss you?" Leo asked. + +Lily nodded. Leo kissed her on the cheek. Lily giggled. + +Mom saw Lily and Leo. She was shocked. + +"Lily, who is that boy? Where did he come from?" Mom asked. + +Lily and Leo ran to Mom. They told her the story of the magic swan and the witch. + +Mom did not believe them at first. She thought they were making it up. But then she saw the black spot on Leo's neck. It was the same as the swan's. + +Mom realized it was true. She was amazed and happy. + +She hugged Lily and Leo. + +"I'm glad you found each other. You are both very special. Now, let's go home and have some cake," Mom said. + +Lily and Leo agreed. They held hands and followed Mom. Ben joined them too. He liked Leo. He wanted to be his friend. + +They all went home and had cake. They were happy. They did not see the witch. She was watching them from a distance. She was angry and jealous. She wanted to curse them again. But she could not. The spell was broken. She had lost her power. She had to suffer. She flew away on her broom. She never bothered them again. +Sara and Ben were very happy. They had a big box of shapes. The shapes were red, blue, yellow and green. They could make anything with the shapes. + +"Let's decorate the wall with the shapes!" Sara said. + +"OK!" Ben said. "I will make a star with the yellow shapes. What will you make?" + +"I will make a heart with the red shapes. I love hearts!" Sara said. + +They started to stick the shapes on the wall with tape. They made a star, a heart, a circle, a square and a triangle. The wall looked very pretty. + +"Wow, we did a good job!" Ben said. + +"Yes, we did!" Sara said. "The shapes make me feel calm and happy. Do you feel calm and happy too?" + +"Yes, I do!" Ben said. "The shapes are our friends. They make the wall smile." + +They hugged each other and smiled too. They were very proud of their decoration. They had a lot of fun with the shapes. +Sara liked tuna very much. She ate tuna every day for lunch. She had a big can of tuna in the kitchen. She did not want to share her tuna with anyone. + +One day, her brother Tom was hungry. He saw the can of tuna in the kitchen. He wanted to eat some tuna too. He opened the can and took a big spoon of tuna. He liked it very much. He ate more and more tuna until the can was empty. + +He was afraid that Sara would be angry. He did not want Sara to know that he ate her tuna. He looked for something to replace the tuna. He saw a can of cat food in the cupboard. He thought it looked like tuna. He opened the can and put the cat food in the empty tuna can. He hoped Sara would not notice. + +Sara came home from school. She was hungry. She went to the kitchen to eat her tuna. She opened the can and saw something strange. It did not look like tuna. It smelled bad. She tasted a little bit. It was yucky. She spit it out. + +She yelled, "Tom, what did you do to my tuna?" + +Tom came to the kitchen. He saw Sara holding the can. He felt guilty. He said, "I'm sorry, Sara. I ate your tuna. I replaced it with cat food. I thought you would not mind." + +Sara was very angry. She threw the can at Tom. It hit him on the head. He cried. He had a big bump on his head. He said, "Ow, ow, ow. That hurts. Why did you do that?" + +Sara said, "You are a bad brother. You stole my tuna. You lied to me. You made me eat cat food. That is not safe. That is gross. I hate you." + +She ran to her room and slammed the door. She did not talk to Tom for a long time. Tom felt sorry. He wished he had not eaten Sara's tuna. He wished he had not replaced it with cat food. He wished he had told Sara the truth. He wished Sara would forgive him. But she did not. They were not friends anymore. The end. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play in the water. One day, they went to the park with their mom and saw a big pool. It looked so fun and cool. They wanted to swim in it. + +"Mom, can we go in the pool?" Sara asked. + +"Yes, but you have to be careful. The pool is deep and you don't know how to swim yet. You have to wear these floaties and stay near me." Mom said. She gave them each a pair of colorful floaties that went around their arms. + +Sara and Ben put on their floaties and ran to the pool. They stepped into the water and felt it splash on their legs. It was cold and wet. They laughed and kicked and splashed. They felt happy and free. + +But Ben was curious. He wanted to see what was on the other side of the pool. He saw some big kids jumping and diving. He thought they looked cool and brave. He wanted to be like them. He forgot what Mom said and stepped away from her. He stepped deeper and deeper into the water. + +Suddenly, he felt something pull him down. He couldn't touch the bottom. He couldn't breathe. He was scared. He tried to call for Mom, but no one heard him. He wished he had listened to Mom and stayed near her. + +Sara saw Ben disappear under the water. She knew something was wrong. She screamed for Mom. Mom heard her and saw Ben. She ran to the pool and jumped in. She grabbed Ben and pulled him up. She hugged him and checked if he was okay. + +"Ben, Ben, are you okay? What were you doing? You could have drowned!" Mom said. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I wanted to see the big kids. I didn't know the pool was so deep. I was scared." Ben said. + +"I'm glad you're okay, Ben. But you have to be careful. The pool is not a place to play alone. You have to stay with me and Sara. You have to listen to me. Do you understand?" Mom said. + +"Yes, Mom. I understand. I'm sorry. I love you." Ben said. + +"I love you too, Ben. And I love you, Sara. Thank you for telling me. You are a good sister." Mom said. + +She hugged them both and took them out of the pool. They dried off and went home. They learned a lesson that day. They learned to be careful and listen to Mom. They learned that the pool is deep and not a place to play alone. +Lila and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and make things with paper and glue. One day, they want to make a surprise for their mom. They look for something nice to give her. + +They find a big book with many pictures of flowers. Mom loves flowers. They think she will like the book. But the book is too big to hide. They need to wrap it with something. + +They look for some paper or cloth to wrap the book. They do not find any. They only find some old newspapers and a scarf. They try to use the newspapers, but they rip and tear. They try to use the scarf, but it is too small and slides off. They are sad. They want to make mom happy. + +They hear a knock on the door. It is dad. He comes home from work. He sees Lila and Ben with the book and the mess. He smiles. He knows what they are trying to do. He says he has something to help them. He goes to his car and brings back a big roll of colorful paper. It is shiny and smooth. He says it is wrapping paper. He says it is reliable. It will not rip or slide. + +Lila and Ben are happy. They thank dad and hug him. They take the wrapping paper and wrap the book with it. They make a big bow with some ribbon. They write a card that says "We love you, mom". They hide the wrapped book under their bed. They wait for mom to come home. They are excited. They think she will like the surprise. +Lily and Ben are having breakfast with Mom. They like to eat toast with jam and butter. Mom gives them each a plate and a knife. + +"Be careful with the knife, okay?" Mom says. "Don't poke yourself or your brother." + +Lily nods and spreads jam on her toast. She likes jam a lot. She takes a big bite and smiles. + +Ben is slow. He does not like jam very much. He only puts a little bit on his toast. He looks at Lily and sees her smiling. + +"Hey, why are you so happy?" Ben asks. + +"Because jam is yummy!" Lily says. "Do you want some more?" + +Lily picks up her knife and pokes some jam on Ben's toast. Ben does not like that. He frowns and pushes Lily's hand away. + +"Hey, stop that!" Ben says. "I don't want more jam!" + +Lily laughs and pokes more jam on Ben's toast. Ben gets angry and pokes Lily back with his knife. Lily yelps and drops her toast. + +"Ow, that hurts!" Lily says. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the table. She sees the jam and the knives and the toast on the floor. She is not happy. + +"What are you two doing?" Mom asks. "Why are you poking each other with knives?" + +Lily and Ben look at Mom and feel sorry. They say sorry to Mom and to each other. Mom hugs them and tells them to be nice and gentle. She gives them new toast and jam and butter. She tells them to eat slowly and enjoy their breakfast. Lily and Ben nod and eat their toast. They do not poke each other anymore. They say thank you to Mom and smile. Mom smiles too. She is happy. +Lily likes to watch cartoons on the screen. She sits on the couch with her teddy bear and laughs at the funny animals. She knows the names of all the characters and what they like to do. + +One day, her mom tells her to turn off the screen and go outside. "You have watched enough cartoons, Lily. It is not good for your eyes to stare at the screen for too long. You need some fresh air and exercise." + +Lily does not want to go outside. She wants to watch more cartoons. She says, "No, mom. I like the screen. The screen is fun. The screen is my friend." + +Her mom shakes her head and says, "The screen is not your friend, Lily. The screen is a machine. It can make you dizzy and tired if you watch it too much. Come on, let's go to the park. You can play with your ball and swing on the swings. You will have more fun than watching the screen." + +Lily pouts and says, "Fine, mom. But can I bring my teddy bear?" + +Her mom smiles and says, "Of course, you can. Teddy bear likes the park too. Now, put on your shoes and coat and let's go." + +Lily turns off the screen and grabs her teddy bear. She follows her mom to the door. She feels a little dizzy and rubs her eyes. She thinks, maybe mom is right. Maybe the screen is not so fun after all. Maybe the park is better. She hopes to see some real animals there. She knows they are more fun than the ones on the screen. +Tom and Anna were very happy. They were going to see the parade with their mom and dad. They put on their hats and coats and walked to the big street. They saw many people and cars and flags and balloons. They heard music and drums and horns. They said, "Wow, this is amazing!" + +They found a good spot to watch the parade. They saw clowns and dancers and animals and floats. They waved and smiled and clapped. They said, "We love the parade!" + +But then they saw something that made them very scared. They saw a big dragon with fire and smoke. It was loud and angry and scary. It came closer and closer to them. They said, "Mom, dad, help us!" + +But mom and dad were not there. They had gone to buy some snacks and drinks. They had told Tom and Anna to stay where they were. But Tom and Anna did not listen. They had moved to get a better view of the parade. They had lost their mom and dad in the crowd. + +The big dragon was now right in front of them. It roared and snapped and breathed fire. Tom and Anna screamed and cried and ran. But they did not know where to go. They were alone and scared and lost. They wished they had listened to their mom and dad. They wished the parade was over. They wished they were home. +Lila and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. They saw a cricket on a leaf. It was green and shiny. It made a loud noise with its legs. + +"Look, a cricket!" Lila said. "Can I hold it?" + +"OK, but be gentle," Tom said. He picked up the cricket and gave it to Lila. She held it in her hand. It tickled her palm. + +"Hello, cricket," she said. "You are so pretty and noisy. Do you like the garden?" + +The cricket did not answer. It jumped out of her hand and landed on the grass. It ran away. + +"Bye, cricket," Lila said. "Thank you for letting me hold you." + +Tom smiled. He liked Lila. She was kind and curious. He gave her a hug. + +"You are welcome," he said. "You are a good friend." + +Lila hugged him back. She liked Tom. He was brave and smart. They played some more in the garden. They had fun. They were happy. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys on the floor. They had cars, dolls, blocks and a ball. They liked to make noises and pretend they were on adventures. + +"Vroom, vroom, I'm a fast car!" Tom said, zooming his red car around the floor. + +"I'm a princess, and this is my castle!" Lily said, stacking some blocks and putting a doll on top. + +They were having fun, until Lily saw something strange. Her ball was rolling by itself, towards the door. She wondered who was pushing it. + +"Tom, look! The ball is moving!" she said, pointing at the ball. + +Tom looked and saw the ball too. He was curious and followed it. He wanted to catch it and play with it. + +"Wait for me, ball!" he said, running after it. + +Lily followed Tom. She did not want to be alone on the floor. She wanted to see where the ball was going. + +They reached the door and opened it. They saw a big hall with many doors and stairs. They did not know this place. It was not their home. + +"Where are we?" Lily asked, feeling scared. + +"I don't know. Maybe it's a magic place," Tom said, feeling excited. + +They saw the ball rolling down the stairs. It was going faster and faster. + +"Come on, let's follow it!" Tom said, grabbing Lily's hand. + +They ran down the stairs, trying to keep up with the ball. They did not see the sign that said "Do not enter". + +They reached the bottom of the stairs and saw a big door. The ball rolled under the door and disappeared. + +"Where did it go?" Tom asked, looking at the door. + +"Let's find out!" Lily said, pushing the door. + +They opened the door and saw a dark room. There were many machines and wires and lights. They did not know what they were. They looked crazy. + +"Wow, what is this?" Tom asked, walking into the room. + +"I don't know. It looks scary," Lily said, staying close to Tom. + +They heard a loud noise and saw a man in a white coat. He was holding a remote and looked angry. + +"Hey, you kids! What are you doing here? This is my secret lab! You're not supposed to be here!" he shouted, pointing at them. + +He pressed a button on the remote and the machines started to make more noises and lights. They looked crazier. + +"Uh-oh, I think we're in trouble," Tom said, feeling nervous. + +"Let's get out of here!" Lily said, feeling terrified. + +They ran back to the door, but it was locked. They could not open it. + +"Help! Help! Let us out!" they cried, banging on the door. + +The man laughed and said, "Too late, kids! You're my new experiment! I'm going to make you disappear!" + +He pressed another button and a beam of light shot out of a machine. It hit Tom and Lily and they felt a strange sensation. + +They looked at each other and saw that they were fading away. They were disappearing. + +"Tom, I'm scared!" Lily said, holding Tom's hand. + +"Me too, Lily! I love you!" Tom said, holding Lily's hand. + +They hugged each other and closed their eyes. They disappeared. +Tom and Mia like to play in the sand near the sea. They make castles and dig holes and look for shells. One day, they see something big and purple in the water. It has eight arms and two eyes. It is an octopus! + +Tom and Mia are curious. They want to see the octopus up close. They run to the water and splash in the waves. The octopus sees them and swims away. Tom and Mia follow it. They are not afraid. They think the octopus is friendly. + +The octopus is shy. It does not want to play with Tom and Mia. It hides under a rock. Tom and Mia look for it. They find the rock and peek under it. They see the octopus. It looks at them and makes a funny noise. Tom and Mia laugh. They think the octopus is funny. + +The octopus is surprised. It does not know why Tom and Mia laugh. It thinks they are mocking it. It feels envious. It wishes it had legs and feet like Tom and Mia. It wishes it could run and play in the sand. It does not like its arms and suckers. It thinks they are ugly. + +Tom and Mia do not know what the octopus feels. They do not mean to hurt it. They just want to be friends. They reach out their hands and touch the octopus gently. The octopus feels their warmth and kindness. It changes its mind. It decides to give them a chance. It comes out of the rock and wraps its arms around them. Tom and Mia smile. They hug the octopus back. They are happy. They have a new friend. +Lily and Ben were playing in their room with their toys. They liked to pretend they were pirates and had a big treasure chest. They took turns hiding the chest and finding it. + +"Where is the chest, Lily?" Ben asked. He looked under the bed and in the closet, but he could not see it. + +Lily giggled. "It is a magic chest. It can disappear and appear. You have to say the magic word to find it." + +"What is the word?" Ben asked. + +Lily whispered in his ear. "Banana." + +Ben laughed. "That is a silly word. But I will try it. Banana, banana, banana!" + +Suddenly, the chest appeared on the shelf. It was shiny and full of jewels and coins. Ben and Lily clapped their hands and ran to the shelf. + +"Wow, you are right, Lily. It is a magic chest. Can I hide it now?" + +"Sure, Ben. But you have to choose a different word. And don't make it too hard." + +Ben nodded. He picked up the chest and looked for a good spot. He saw a big box in the corner. He put the chest inside the box and closed the lid. He smiled and said the new word. + +"Apple." + +He went back to Lily and said. "Okay, Lily. It is your turn to find the chest. But you have to say the word." + +Lily looked around the room. She saw the box and thought it was too obvious. She checked the other places, but she could not find the chest. + +"Ben, this is too hard. I don't know the word. Can you give me a hint?" + +Ben thought for a moment. He wanted to help Lily, but he also wanted to make it fun. He said. "The word is something you eat. It is red and round and healthy." + +Lily thought hard. She remembered what they had for breakfast. She said. "Is it a strawberry?" + +Ben shook his head. "No, it is not a strawberry. Try again." + +Lily thought of another fruit. She said. "Is it a cherry?" + +Ben shook his head again. "No, it is not a cherry. One more try." + +Lily looked at the box again. She had a feeling it was there. She said. "Is it an apple?" + +Ben smiled and nodded. "Yes, it is an apple. You did it, Lily. You found the chest." + +Lily ran to the box and opened the lid. She saw the chest and took it out. She hugged Ben and said. "Thank you, Ben. You are a good brother. This is a fun game. Can we play again?" + +Ben hugged her back and said. "Yes, we can play again. But first, let's share the treasure. We are both pirates, after all." + +They opened the chest and divided the jewels and coins. They put them in their pockets and pretended they were rich. They had a lot of fun in their room with their magic chest. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play with blocks. They had many blocks of different shapes and colors. They could build houses, towers, cars and animals with their blocks. + +One day, they found a new block in their toy box. It was a cube. It was shiny and black. It had no pictures or letters on it. It looked very modern. + +"What is this?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. It's boring. Let's use the other blocks," Ben said. + +But Lily was curious. She picked up the cube and turned it around. She saw that it had a button on one side. She pressed the button. + +Suddenly, the cube made a sound. It said, "Hello, I am a smart cube. I can talk to you and teach you many things. Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily and Ben were surprised. They had never heard a block talk before. + +"Wow, this is amazing!" Lily said. + +"Maybe it's fun after all," Ben said. + +They decided to play with the smart cube. The cube asked them questions and told them stories. It taught them about numbers, letters, animals and colors. It also played games and sang songs with them. + +Lily and Ben had a lot of fun with the smart cube. They learned many new things. They also learned to share and take turns with the cube. They thanked the cube for being their friend. + +The cube said, "You're welcome. I'm happy to play with you. You are very smart and kind. I hope you will always be curious and respectful of each other and of new things." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They hugged the cube and put it back in the toy box. They agreed that the cube was the best block ever. They also agreed that they should never judge something by its appearance. They should always discuss and try new things. They smiled and went to play with their other blocks. +Ben and Lily were playing in the farm. They liked to run and jump and see the animals. They saw the wheat field. The wheat was yellow and tall. It moved like waves in the wind. + +"Look, Ben, the wheat is enormous!" Lily said. "Can we go inside?" + +Ben nodded. He held Lily's hand and they walked into the wheat. They made a path with their feet. They felt the wheat tickle their faces and arms. + +They heard a loud noise. It was the farmer. He was driving a big machine. He was cutting the wheat. + +"Hello, children!" the farmer said. "What are you doing here?" + +"We are playing, sir," Ben said. "We like the wheat." + +The farmer smiled. He stopped the machine. He got off and walked to them. + +"I'm glad you like the wheat," he said. "But you have to be careful. The machine is dangerous. It can hurt you." + +He showed them the machine. It had a big blade and a big basket. It cut the wheat and put it in the basket. + +"I use the machine to harvest the wheat," he said. "Then I take the wheat to the mill. They make flour from the wheat. And then they make bread from the flour." + +"Wow, that's amazing!" Lily said. "Can we see the mill?" + +"Sure, you can," the farmer said. "But first, let me show you something else. Come with me." + +He took them to the barn. He opened a door. Inside, there was a pile of hay. The hay was soft and dry. It smelled good. + +"This is where I spread the hay for the animals," he said. "They like to eat it and sleep on it. Do you want to try?" + +Ben and Lily nodded. They climbed on the hay. They rolled and tossed and laughed. They made a nest and a fort and a tunnel. They had fun. + +The farmer watched them. He was happy. He liked to see the children enjoy the farm. He liked to share his wheat and his hay. He liked to make bread and feed his animals. He liked his life. +Tommy was a boy who liked to dig in the dirt. He liked to find worms and put them in a jar. He thought worms were fun and friendly. He wanted to keep them as pets. + +One day, he dug up a big, fat worm. He was very happy. He showed it to his mom. "Look, mom, I found a worm! Can I keep it?" he asked. + +Mom looked at the worm. She did not like worms. She thought they were icky and slimy. She made a terrible face. "No, Tommy, you can't keep the worm. It belongs in the dirt. It needs to eat and sleep there. If you keep it in a jar, it will die. Put it back where you found it," she said. + +Tommy was sad. He did not want to lose his worm. He did not understand why mom did not like it. He thought it was cute and cuddly. He wanted to play with it and sleep with it. He begged mom to let him keep it. + +"Please, mom, please. I will take good care of it. I will feed it and give it water. I will make it a bed and a blanket. I will be its friend. Please, mom, please," he said. + +Mom shook her head. She was firm. "No, Tommy, no. The worm is not a toy. It is not a pet. It is a living thing. It has its own home and family. You have to respect that. You have to let it go. It is the right thing to do," she said. + +Tommy was not happy. He did not want to do the right thing. He wanted to do what he wanted. He was angry and stubborn. He hid the worm in his pocket. He ran to his room. He slammed the door. He took out the worm and put it on his pillow. He said to the worm, "Don't worry, worm. I will not let mom take you away. You are mine. You are my best friend. We will sleep together tonight." + +But the worm did not like Tommy's room. It was too dry and too bright. It missed the dirt and the dark. It was scared and lonely. It wanted to go back to its home and family. It tried to wriggle away from Tommy. But Tommy held it tight. He did not let it go. He said to the worm, "Shh, worm. Don't be afraid. I will protect you. I will love you. We will be happy together." + +But the worm was not happy. It was sad and sick. It did not want Tommy's love. It wanted its freedom. It did not sleep that night. It died in Tommy's hand. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play games. One day, they play a game with cards. The cards have pictures of animals. Lily has a card with a lion. Tom has a card with a mouse. They show their cards to each other. + +"Who will win?" Lily asks. + +"I will win," Tom says. "My mouse is magic. It can make the lion weak." + +Lily laughs. "That is silly. The lion is strong. It can eat the mouse." + +They put their cards on the table. They count to three. Then they flip their cards over. + +Lily sees a lion on her card. Tom sees a mouse on his card. But the mouse has a hat and a wand. It is a magic mouse. It points its wand at the lion. The lion looks weak. It falls asleep. + +Tom smiles. "I told you. My mouse is magic. I win." + +Lily is sad. She does not like to lose. She looks at her card. She sees something shiny. It is a star. The star is magic too. It can make the lion strong again. + +Lily touches the star. She says a magic word. "Wake up, lion!" + +The lion wakes up. It sees the mouse. It roars. It chases the mouse. The mouse is scared. It runs away. + +Lily cheers. "My lion is magic too. I win." + +Tom is sad. He does not like to lose. He looks at his card. He sees something funny. It is a cheese. The cheese is magic too. It can make the mouse happy again. + +Tom touches the cheese. He says a magic word. "Come back, mouse!" + +The mouse comes back. It sees the cheese. It is hungry. It eats the cheese. It is happy. + +Tom cheers. "My cheese is magic too. I win." + +Lily and Tom look at each other. They both win. They both lose. They both have magic cards. They both are happy. They hug. They are friends. They play another game. +Jill and Ben were twins who liked to play pretend. They had a small table and two chairs in their room, and some cups and spoons. They also had a big box that they used as a mail box. They liked to write letters to each other and put them in the box. + +One day, Jill wrote a letter to Ben, inviting him to have tea with her. She drew a picture of a teapot and some cookies, and wrote "Please come to tea at 3 o'clock. Love, Jill." She folded the letter and put it in the box. + +Ben was playing with his cars in the living room, when he heard a knock on the door. He opened it and saw the mailman. The mailman smiled and said, "Hello, Ben. I have a letter for you. It's from Jill." He handed Ben the letter and left. + +Ben was curious and excited. He opened the letter and saw the picture and the words. He looked at the clock and saw that it was almost 3 o'clock. He ran to his room and knocked on the door. Jill opened it and said, "Hello, Ben. I'm so glad you got my letter. Come in, come in. I have a surprise for you." + +Ben entered the room and saw the table and the chairs. He also saw a real teapot and some real cookies on a plate. He gasped and said, "Wow, Jill. How did you get these?" + +Jill smiled and said, "Mom helped me. She said we could use her rare tea set that she got from Grandma. She said it was very special and we had to be careful. She also baked some cookies for us. Do you like them?" + +Ben nodded and said, "I love them. Thank you, Jill. This is the best tea party ever." + +Jill and Ben sat down and poured some tea. They ate some cookies and talked about their games and their dreams. They felt very happy and loved. They did not know that Mom was watching them from the door, smiling and feeling proud. +Lily and Tom are playing with their toys in the living room. Lily has a doll and Tom has a car. They are having fun and making noises. + +"Vroom, vroom, my car is fast!" Tom says. + +"My doll is pretty, she has a dress and a tie!" Lily says. + +They show each other their toys and smile. But then Tom sees something that makes him curious. He sees Lily's doll's tie. It is orange and shiny. He likes orange and shiny things. + +"Can I see your doll's tie?" Tom asks. + +"Okay, but be careful, it is mine!" Lily says. + +She gives him her doll and he holds it. He looks at the tie and touches it. It feels soft and smooth. He wants to know what it tastes like. He opens his mouth and bites the tie. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily cries. + +She sees Tom biting her doll's tie and gets angry. She snatches her doll back and hits Tom on the head. + +"Bad, bad, bad! You bit my doll's tie! You hurt her and me!" Lily shouts. + +Tom feels sorry and scared. He drops his car and covers his mouth. He did not mean to hurt Lily or her doll. He just wanted to try the tie. + +"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry! I did not know it would hurt! I like your doll's tie, it is orange and shiny!" Tom says. + +Lily is still mad and sad. She hugs her doll and looks at the tie. It has a hole and some spit on it. She does not like it anymore. She thinks Tom is mean and rude. + +"Go away, go away, go away! You are not my friend! You are a biter!" Lily says. + +Tom feels sad and lonely. He wants to be Lily's friend again. He does not want to be a biter. He thinks of a way to make Lily happy. He remembers he has something orange and shiny too. He runs to his room and comes back with a sticker. It is a star and it is orange and shiny. + +"Look, look, look! I have a sticker for you! It is a star and it is orange and shiny! You can put it on your doll's tie and make it pretty again!" Tom says. + +He gives Lily the sticker and smiles. He hopes she will like it and forgive him. Lily looks at the sticker and then at Tom. She sees he is sorry and nice. She feels a little better and smiles too. + +"Thank you, thank you, thank you! You are a good friend! You are not a biter! You are a giver!" Lily says. + +She takes the sticker and puts it on her doll's tie. It covers the hole and makes it shiny again. She likes it a lot. She gives Tom a hug and says sorry too. + +"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry! I did not mean to hit you! You are my friend! You are a sharer!" Lily says. + +They hug and make up. They play with their toys again and have fun. They are happy and they are friends. They like orange and shiny things. +Lily and Tom are playing with blocks in the living room. They like to build towers and houses and cars with the blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. + +"Look, Lily, I made a big tower!" Tom says, showing his block tower to his sister. "It is very tall and strong!" + +Lily smiles and claps her hands. "Wow, Tom, your tower is nice! Can I help you make it bigger?" + +Tom nods and says, "Yes, Lily, you can help me. We can increase the tower with more blocks. Let's find some more blocks in the box." + +They go to the box where they keep their blocks and start to look for more blocks. They find some blue blocks, some red blocks, some yellow blocks, and some green blocks. They also find a cord that is long and thin. + +"Hey, Lily, look at this cord!" Tom says, holding the cord in his hands. "It is like a snake! We can use it to decorate our tower!" + +Lily agrees and says, "Yes, Tom, the cord is like a snake! It is also nice and soft. We can wrap it around our tower and make it look more fun!" + +They take the cord and go back to their tower. They wrap the cord around the tower, making loops and curves and twists. They also add more blocks to the tower, making it higher and wider. They are very happy with their tower. + +"Look, Lily, we increased our tower a lot!" Tom says, admiring their work. "It is the best tower ever!" + +Lily nods and says, "Yes, Tom, we increased our tower a lot! It is the best tower ever! And the cord makes it look more nice!" + +They hug each other and laugh. They are proud of their tower. They decide to show their tower to their mom and dad. They call them and say, "Mom, Dad, come and see our tower! We made it with blocks and a cord! It is very nice!" +Lila and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were hunters in the jungle. They had sticks that they used as spears. They threw them at the trees and bushes, making loud noises. + +"Look, I got a lion!" Ben shouted, pointing at a yellow flower. + +"I got a monkey!" Lila said, aiming at a branch. + +They were having fun, until they saw a big boy coming their way. He was older and taller than them. He had a mean face and a real spear. It was shiny and sharp. + +"Hey, you two, give me your spears!" he said, grabbing Lila's stick. + +"No, that's mine!" Lila cried, trying to pull it back. + +"Too bad, I want it. And yours too, runt!" he said, reaching for Ben's stick. + +Ben was scared, but he did not want to give up his spear. He held it tight and ran away. The big boy chased him, waving his real spear. + +"Help, help!" Ben yelled, looking for a place to hide. + +Lila was angry and sad. She did not like the big boy. He was mean and greedy. He did not ask to borrow their spears. He just took them. He made them miserable. + +She looked around and saw a big rock. She had an idea. She picked up the rock and threw it at the big boy's head. + +"Ow!" he screamed, dropping his spear and holding his head. + +Lila ran to Ben and gave him his stick back. They also took the big boy's spear and ran away. + +"Ha, ha, we showed him!" Ben said, smiling. + +"Yes, we did. He can't bully us anymore. We have his spear now. Maybe we can borrow it for a while." Lila said, winking. + +They laughed and hugged. They were happy and brave. They went back to their game, pretending they were hunters in the jungle. They had sticks and a real spear. They threw them at the trees and bushes, making loud noises. +Lily and Ben are playing with a puzzle on the floor. The puzzle has many pieces with different colors and shapes. Lily and Ben like to find the pieces that fit together and make a picture. + +"Look, I found the piece for the sun!" Lily says, holding a yellow piece with a smiley face. She tries to reach the top of the puzzle, but it is too far. She stretches her arm, but she cannot touch it. + +"Here, let me help you," Ben says. He is taller than Lily, so he can reach the top of the puzzle. He takes the piece from Lily and puts it in the right place. The sun smiles at them from the puzzle. + +"Thank you, Ben!" Lily says. She gives him a hug. "You are a good friend." + +They keep playing with the puzzle, finding more pieces and making more pictures. They have fun and talk to each other. + +After a while, Mom comes in and sees them. She smiles and says, "You are doing a great job with the puzzle, Lily and Ben. And you are so clean and tidy. You did not make a mess on the floor." + +Lily and Ben look at Mom and say, "Thank you, Mom!" They are happy and proud. They show Mom their puzzle and tell her what they made. Mom hugs them and says, "You are very smart and creative. I love you." +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big hole in the ground. It was a pit. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's go in the pit," Ben said. + +"No, it is dirty and dark," Anna said. "Mommy said to stay away from pits." + +But Ben did not listen. He ran to the pit and jumped in. He landed on something soft and furry. It was a dog. The dog was scared and angry. It barked and bit Ben's leg. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben cried. "Help me, Anna!" + +Anna was scared too. But she wanted to help Ben. She ran to the pit and looked down. She saw Ben and the dog. She saw a stick nearby. She picked up the stick and threw it in the pit. The dog saw the stick and ran after it. It let go of Ben's leg. + +"Quick, Ben, climb up!" Anna said. + +Ben grabbed Anna's hand and climbed up. He was hurt and bleeding. He was also dirty and smelly. He felt guilty. He knew he did a bad thing. + +"I'm sorry, Anna," he said. "I should have listened to you and Mommy. I was silly and naughty." + +"It's okay, Ben," Anna said. "But we have to go home now. We have to tell Mommy what happened. She will bring us to the doctor and make you better." + +Anna and Ben hugged each other. They walked home, holding hands. They hoped Mommy would not be too angry. They learned a lesson. They would never go in a pit again. +Ben and Mia were twins who liked to explore new places. One day, they went with their mom and dad to a huge temple. The temple had many statues, paintings, and flowers. Ben and Mia wanted to see everything, so they ran around and touched everything they could. + +"Stop, stop!" their mom said. "This is a quiet place. You have to be respectful and relax. Look, there are people praying and meditating here. They need peace and calm." + +"But mom, we want to have fun!" Ben and Mia said. "This is boring. We want to play and make noise." + +Their mom sighed and tried to explain why they had to be quiet, but Ben and Mia did not listen. They kept running and shouting, until they saw a big bell hanging from the ceiling. They thought it would be fun to ring the bell, so they climbed up a ladder and pulled the rope. + +DONG! DONG! DONG! + +The bell made a loud sound that echoed through the temple. Everyone looked up and saw Ben and Mia swinging from the rope. They were scared and angry. They shouted at them to stop and get down. + +Ben and Mia realized they had made a big mistake. They felt sorry and ashamed. They let go of the rope and climbed down the ladder. They ran to their mom and dad and hugged them. + +"We're sorry, mom and dad," they said. "We were bad. We did not relax. We did not respect the temple. We made everyone unhappy." + +Their mom and dad hugged them back and said, "We're glad you're safe, but you have to learn to be more careful and respectful. This temple is a special place for many people. They come here to relax and pray. You have to be quiet and kind when you visit a place like this. Do you understand?" + +Ben and Mia nodded and said, "We understand. We will be quiet and kind. We will relax and respect the temple. We will not ring the bell again." + +They said sorry to the people in the temple and gave them some flowers. The people smiled and forgave them. They taught them how to meditate and pray. Ben and Mia felt peaceful and happy. They learned a valuable lesson that day. They learned to relax and respect. +Sam and Lily were twins who liked to read books. They had many books in their room, but they had one favorite book. It was a big book with many pictures and stories about animals. They liked to look at the pictures and make sounds like the animals. + +One day, they wanted to read their favorite book together. But they had a problem. Sam wanted to read the page with the lion, and Lily wanted to read the page with the elephant. They both pulled the book and said, "No, I want this page!" + +They pulled and pulled until the book ripped in half. They both let go of the book and looked at it. They saw the torn pages and felt very sad. They had broken their favorite book. They felt miserable. + +They looked at each other and said, "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to break the book. I just wanted to read the page with the animal I like." + +They hugged and said, "It's okay. I'm sorry too. I like the animal you like too. Maybe we can fix the book with some tape." + +They went to find some tape and tried to stick the pages back together. They noticed that the book was not the same as before, but they still loved it. They decided to take turns reading the pages with the animals they liked. They smiled and said, "We can share the book. We are twins and we love each other." +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big crane lifting things. They were curious. They wanted to see what the crane was doing. + +They ran to the fence and looked. The crane was moving bricks and wood. It was making a new house. Lily and Ben liked the crane. It was yellow and strong. + +"Wow, look at that!" Ben said. "The crane can lift anything!" + +"Can it lift us?" Lily asked. She wanted to try. + +"I don't know. Maybe. But we can't go there. It's not safe," Ben said. + +But Lily did not listen. She saw a hole in the fence. She crawled through it. She ran to the crane. She wanted to touch it. + +"Come back, Lily!" Ben shouted. He was scared. He followed her. + +Lily reached the crane. She touched its metal arm. It was cold and hard. She smiled. She felt brave. + +But then she heard a loud noise. It was the crane's engine. It started to move. It swung its arm. Lily was in its way. + +Lily was scared. She tried to run. But she tripped. She fell. She hurt her knee. + +"Help!" she cried. + +Ben saw her. He ran to her. He helped her up. He hugged her. + +"Are you okay?" he asked. + +Lily nodded. She was okay. But she was sad. She had a scratch on her knee. It was bleeding. + +"Let's go back," Ben said. He took her hand. He led her to the fence. + +But then they heard another noise. It was a sneeze. It was loud and wet. + +They looked up. They saw a man. He was in the crane's cabin. He was the crane driver. He had a cold. He sneezed again. + +"Sorry, kids," he said. "I didn't see you. You shouldn't be here. It's dangerous." + +Lily and Ben felt sorry. They said sorry too. They crawled through the hole. They went back to the park. + +They learned their lesson. They were still curious. But they were also careful. They did not go near the crane again. They played with their toys. They had fun. +Anna and Ben were friends who liked to play in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run on the grass. Sometimes they also liked to sit on the bench and watch the birds and the flowers. + +One day, they saw a big white swan on the pond. The swan was very graceful and beautiful. It moved its long neck and flapped its wings. Anna and Ben wanted to get closer to the swan and feed it some bread. + +They walked slowly to the edge of the pond and threw some bread crumbs into the water. The swan saw the bread and swam towards them. Anna and Ben were very happy and excited. + +But then, a naughty boy came and started to tease the swan. He threw stones and sticks at it and made loud noises. He laughed and said, "Look at the ugly swan! It is so fat and slow! It can't fly or sing!" + +The swan was scared and angry. It hissed and snapped at the boy. Anna and Ben were sad and angry too. They shouted at the boy, "Stop it! Stop it! You are mean and rude! The swan is not ugly, it is graceful and beautiful! It can swim and glide! It is our friend!" + +The boy was surprised and scared. He ran away and left the park. Anna and Ben hugged the swan and said, "We are sorry, swan. We like you very much. You are very graceful and beautiful. Please don't be sad or mad." + +The swan calmed down and smiled. It nodded its head and thanked Anna and Ben. It ate the bread and swam away. Anna and Ben waved goodbye and went back to the bench. They were happy and proud. They had helped the swan and stood up to the boy. They were good friends. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to swim in the pool. They had fun splashing and kicking the water. One day, they saw a big board at the deep end of the pool. It was high and had a spring. Lily and Tom wanted to try it. + +"Let's dive from the board!" Lily said. "It will be fun!" + +"OK!" Tom said. "You go first!" + +Lily climbed up the ladder and walked to the edge of the board. She looked down and saw the water. It was blue and clear. She saw her reflection and smiled. She thought the view was brilliant. + +She bent her knees and jumped. She felt the air and the spring. She stretched her arms and legs and pointed her toes. She was diving! + +But she did not see the rope. The rope was tied to the board and hung in the water. It was for the lifeguard to pull the board up. Lily hit the rope with her head. It hurt a lot. She screamed and stopped diving. She sank in the water. + +Tom saw what happened. He was scared. He ran to the lifeguard and shouted for help. The lifeguard jumped in the water and swam to Lily. He grabbed her and pulled her up. He carried her to the side of the pool. He checked her pulse and her breathing. He shook his head. + +"I'm sorry, Tom," he said. "She's gone." +Tim and Sue 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 boy sitting on a bench. He has no toys and no friends. He looks sad and hungry. Tim and Sue feel sorry for him. They want to help him. + +"Hi, what is your name?" Tim asks the boy. + +"Sam," the boy says in a low voice. + +"Do you want to play with us?" Sue asks. + +Sam nods. He smiles a little. + +"Come on, we have a ball and a kite. They are fun," Tim says. + +Sam follows them to the grass. He plays with them. He feels happy. + +Tim and Sue are hungry. They have sandwiches in their backpacks. They sit on the grass and eat. + +"Here, Sam, you can have half of my sandwich," Tim says. + +"Thank you, Tim. You are kind," Sam says. + +"And you can have half of my sandwich, too," Sue says. + +"Thank you, Sue. You are kind, too," Sam says. + +He eats the sandwiches. They are yummy. He feels full. + +Tim and Sue are glad. They have a new friend. They share their toys and their food. They are not poor. They are rich in love. +Anna and Ben were playing with their dolls in the garden. They liked to pretend that their dolls were princes and princesses who lived in a big castle. Anna had a pink dress for her doll and Ben had a blue coat for his doll. + +"Hello, Princess Anna," Ben said, making his doll bow to Anna's doll. "You look very pretty today." + +"Thank you, Prince Ben," Anna said, making her doll smile. "You are very kind." + +They were having fun until Sam came along. Sam was Anna's big brother and he was very rude. He did not like dolls and he thought that Anna and Ben were silly. + +"Ha ha, look at these babies playing with dolls," Sam said, laughing. "Dolls are for girls, not for boys. And princesses are boring, not cool." + +He grabbed Ben's doll and threw it on the ground. Ben was very sad and angry. He ran to pick up his doll and saw that his blue coat was torn. + +"Hey, stop that!" Ben shouted at Sam. "You are very mean and you hurt my doll. Give it back to me!" + +Sam did not listen. He kicked Ben's doll and ran away. Anna was very scared and upset. She hugged Ben and tried to comfort him. + +"Don't worry, Ben," Anna said. "Your doll is still your friend. He has a spirit that loves you, even if his coat is broken. And you are still a prince, even if Sam is rude. You are brave and nice." + +Ben felt a little better. He hugged Anna and thanked her. + +"Thank you, Anna," Ben said. "You are a good friend and a real princess. You have a spirit that is kind and sweet. And you are beautiful, even if Sam is blind." + +They smiled and decided to keep playing with their dolls. They did not care what Sam said. They knew that their dolls had spirits that made them happy. And they knew that they had to bow to each other, because they were polite and respectful. +Lily was a thoughtful girl who liked to ask questions. She always raised her hand in class when she wanted to say something or learn something new. She was curious about the world and wanted to know more. + +One day, her teacher told the class about animals that lived in different places. She showed them pictures of lions, penguins, monkeys, and kangaroos. Lily raised her hand and asked, "How do they stay warm or cool in those places?" + +The teacher smiled and said, "That's a good question, Lily. Different animals have different ways of adapting to their environments. For example, lions have fur that helps them keep warm in the savanna, and penguins have feathers that trap air and keep them warm in the ice. Monkeys have long tails that help them balance and swing in the trees, and kangaroos have strong legs that help them hop and run in the grasslands." + +Lily nodded and said, "Wow, that's amazing. Thank you for telling me, teacher." + +The teacher said, "You're welcome, Lily. You are a very thoughtful girl. I'm glad you like to learn new things." + +Lily felt happy and proud. She liked her teacher and her class. She looked at the pictures again and wondered what other animals lived in different places. She decided to read more books and ask more questions. She wanted to learn more about the world and the animals that shared it with her. +Tim had a toy bear that he loved very much. The bear had soft brown fur and a red bow. Tim liked to hug the bear and play with him every day. But one day, Tim's sister Anna took the bear and ran away. She wanted to play with the bear too, but she did not ask Tim. + +Tim was very sad and angry. He chased Anna around the house, but he could not catch her. He shouted, "Give me back my bear! He is mine!" Anna stuck out her tongue and said, "No, he is mine now! He likes me better!" She ran into her room and slammed the door. + +Tim knocked on the door, but Anna did not open it. He heard her laughing and talking to the bear. He felt very lonely and grumpy. He wished he had his bear back. He looked around and saw a roll of tape on the floor. He had an idea. He took the tape and went to the kitchen. He saw a banana on the table. He peeled the banana and ate it. Then he took the peel and attached it to the tape. He made a long sticky tail. + +He went back to Anna's door and knocked again. He said, "Anna, I have a surprise for you. Do you want to see it?" Anna was curious. She opened the door a little bit and peeked out. Tim smiled and said, "Look, I made a new toy for you. It is a banana tail!" He swung the tail and slapped it on Anna's face. Anna screamed and dropped the bear. She tried to pull off the peel, but it was too sticky. She was very mad and scared. + +Tim grabbed the bear and ran away. He hugged the bear and said, "I'm sorry, bear. I missed you so much. You are my best friend." The bear smiled and said, "I missed you too, Tim. You are my best friend too." Tim and the bear were happy again. Anna was still grumpy and had a banana peel on her face. She learned not to take things that did not belong to her. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big rainbow in the sky. They ran to their mom and asked, "What is that?" + +Mom smiled and said, "That is a rainbow. It is made of light and water. It has many colors. Do you know the colors?" + +Anna and Ben tried to name the colors. They said, "Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple!" + +Mom said, "Very good! You are smart. Do you want to learn more about the rainbow?" + +Anna and Ben nodded. They wanted to learn more. Mom took them to the library and found a book about rainbows. They learned that rainbows are rare and beautiful. They learned that rainbows are a sign of hope and promise. They learned that rainbows are a gift from God. + +Anna and Ben were happy. They thanked mom for teaching them. They said, "We love you, mom. We love rainbows. We love God." + +Mom hugged them and said, "I love you, too. I am glad you are curious and grateful. You have discovered something wonderful today. Always remember to look at the sky and see God's love for you." + +The moral value of the story is: curiosity and gratitude are good qualities to have. God loves us and shows us his love in many ways. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play with signs. They had many signs with different shapes and colors. They liked to make signs for their rooms, their toys and their pets. They also liked to learn new signs from books and TV. + +One day, they decided to make a sign for space. They wanted to see the stars, the moon and the planets. They used a big cardboard and painted it black. Then they glued shiny stickers and glitter on it. They made a sign that said "Space" with big letters. + +They were very proud of their sign and wanted to show it to everyone. They took their sign outside and walked to the park. They saw other kids playing and running. They said hello and showed them their sign. + +"Wow, that's a cool sign!" said one kid. "Can I see it?" + +"Sure, here you go!" said Lily and handed him the sign. + +But the kid was not nice. He took the sign and ran away with it. He laughed and said "This is my sign now! You can't have it back!" + +Lily and Tom were very sad and angry. They tried to chase the kid, but he was too fast. They shouted and cried, but no one helped them. They lost their sign and their fun. + +They wished they had never made a sign for space. They wished they had stayed at home and played with their other signs. They felt very unlucky and unhappy. They learned that some people are mean and some signs are not safe. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play games. Today they play a game with a zip. The zip is on a big bag. The bag has many toys inside. + +"Let's see who can zip the bag faster," Tim says. "I can zip it very fast. You are slow." + +"No, I am not slow. I can zip it faster than you," Sam says. "Let's try. You go first." + +Tim goes first. He grabs the zip and pulls it hard. He zips the bag very fast. He smiles. + +"See? I am fast. Now it is your turn," Tim says. + +Sam goes next. He grabs the zip and pulls it hard. He zips the bag very fast. He smiles. + +"See? I am fast too. We are both fast," Sam says. + +They both laugh. They are happy. They play the game again and again. They do not see the sun. The sun is very hot. The bag is in the sun. The toys inside the bag are in the sun. The toys get very hot. + +Tim and Sam play the game one more time. They grab the zip and pull it hard. They zip the bag very fast. They hear a loud noise. They look at the bag. The bag is broken. The toys are broken. The toys are melted. The toys are on fire. + +Tim and Sam scream. They run away. They are scared. They are sad. They cry. They do not play the game anymore. The game is bad. The game is over. +Sara loves music. She likes to sing and dance and clap her hands. She also likes to listen to her mom play the violin. The violin makes beautiful sounds that make Sara happy. + +One day, Sara and her mom go to the store. Sara sees a small violin on a shelf. She points to it and says, "Mom, look! A violin like yours!" + +Mom smiles and says, "Yes, that's a violin for kids. Do you want to try it?" + +Sara nods and mom helps her hold the violin and the bow. Sara tries to make sounds like mom, but they are not very good. They are loud and squeaky and funny. Sara and mom laugh. + +Mom says, "You are doing great, Sara. Playing the violin is hard, but you can learn. Do you like the violin?" + +Sara says, "Yes, I love it! Can we buy it, please?" + +Mom says, "Of course, we can buy it. It's a special gift for you. You are an incredible girl and I'm proud of you." + +Sara hugs mom and says, "Thank you, mom. You are the best. I can't wait to play the violin with you at home." +Anna was excited to go to the park with her mom and dad. She had her journal and a crayon in her backpack. She wanted to draw the birds and the flowers that she saw. + +"Are you ready, Anna?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, Mom!" Anna said. "Can we march to the park?" + +"Sure, we can march to the park. That sounds fun!" Dad said. + +Anna put on her backpack and held Mom's hand. Dad held the other hand. They started to march to the park. Anna sang a song as they marched. "We are marching, marching, marching, to the park we go. We are marching, marching, marching, to see what we can show." + +When they got to the park, Anna saw a big pond with ducks and geese. She ran to the edge and threw some bread crumbs. The ducks and geese came closer and quacked and honked. + +"Wow, look at them!" Anna said. "They are so cute and funny!" + +She took out her journal and crayon and started to draw the ducks and geese. She made them yellow and brown and green. She wrote their names under the pictures. "Duck. Goose." + +Mom and Dad sat on a bench and watched Anna. They smiled and hugged. They were happy to see Anna so excited and creative. They loved her very much. +Lila and Sam were fish who lived in a big reef. They liked to swim and play with their friends. One day, they heard that a big storm was coming. They were scared and wanted to be safe. + +"Let's prepare for the storm," Lila said to Sam. "We can find a cozy cave to hide in." + +"Good idea," Sam said. "But how do we find a cave?" + +Lila thought for a moment. She remembered that her mom had told her a trick. "We can follow the bubbles," she said. "The bubbles come from the caves where the air is trapped. They show us the way." + +Lila and Sam swam around the reef, looking for bubbles. They saw many colorful corals and fish, but no bubbles. They were starting to lose hope. Then, they saw a big cluster of bubbles near a rock. They swam closer and saw a small opening. + +"Look, Sam, a cave!" Lila exclaimed. "Let's go inside." + +They entered the cave and saw that it was dark and quiet. They felt safe and warm. They cuddled together and waited for the storm to pass. + +"We did it, Lila," Sam said. "We prepared for the storm. We are successful." + +"Yes, we are, Sam," Lila said. "We are brave and smart. And we have each other." + +They smiled and closed their eyes. They dreamed of sunny days and happy swims. They were happy fish. +Lily was a curious girl who liked to explore everything in the house. One day, she saw her dad carrying a big white thing to the bathroom. She followed him and asked, "Dad, what is that?" + +Dad smiled and said, "This is a new toilet, Lily. We have to replace the old one because it is broken." + +Lily nodded and watched as Dad took out the old toilet and put in the new one. She wanted to see how it worked, so she climbed on a stool and pressed the button. She heard a loud whoosh and saw water swirl in the bowl. + +"Wow, that's cool!" Lily exclaimed. + +Dad laughed and said, "Yes, it is. But be careful, Lily. Don't play with the toilet. It is not a toy. It is for going pee and poo." + +Lily understood and said, "Okay, Dad. I won't play with the toilet. Can I help you clean up?" + +Dad hugged her and said, "Sure, Lily. You are a good helper. Thank you for being curious and learning new things." +Tom and Mia love to play with their boat in the pond. They take turns to push the boat and watch it zoom on the water. Sometimes they pretend the boat is a pirate ship or a whale or a rocket. + +One day, they see a big duck swimming near their boat. The duck is curious and pecks at the boat with its beak. Tom and Mia are scared and want their boat back. + +"Go away, duck!" Tom shouts. "That is our boat!" + +"Quack, quack!" the duck replies. It does not listen to Tom and keeps pecking at the boat. + +Mia has an idea. She picks up some bread crumbs from her pocket and throws them to the other side of the pond. The duck sees the bread and swims away to eat it. + +"Quick, Tom, get the boat!" Mia says. + +Tom runs to the pond and grabs the boat. He is happy to have it back. He gives Mia a hug and says, "Thank you, Mia. You are very fair and smart." + +Mia smiles and says, "You are welcome, Tom. You are very brave and kind." + +They hug their boat and play with it again. They are glad the duck is gone. They hope it will not come back. +Lily was very excited. It was her birthday and she had a big cake and many balloons. She wanted to open her presents, but Mom said she had to wait for Dad to come home. Lily did not like to wait. She asked Mom many times if Dad was coming soon. + +"Please, Mom, can I open one present now?" Lily requested. + +"No, Lily, you have to be patient. Dad will be here soon and then we can all open the presents together. Why don't you play with your toys or read a book?" Mom suggested. + +Lily did not want to play or read. She wanted to see what was in the boxes with ribbons and paper. She looked at the clock and saw that it was very late. She wondered why Dad was not home yet. She felt angry and sad. + +Suddenly, she heard a knock on the door. She ran to open it and saw Dad standing there with a big smile and a big bag. He hugged her and wished her a happy birthday. + +"I'm sorry I'm late, Lily. I had to work very hard today. But I have a special present for you. Do you want to see it?" Dad asked. + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Lily shouted. She was very happy to see Dad and curious about the present. + +Dad took out a big box from the bag and gave it to Lily. She tore off the paper and saw a beautiful doll with long hair and a pink dress. She gasped and hugged the doll. + +"Thank you, thank you, thank you, Dad! She is so pretty! What is her name?" Lily asked. + +"You can name her whatever you want, Lily. She is your new friend. I hope you like her," Dad said. + +"I love her, Dad. She is the best present ever. Can I play with her now?" Lily asked. + +"Of course you can, Lily. But first, let's go to the kitchen and have some cake and sing happy birthday. Are you ready?" Dad asked. + +"I'm ready, Dad. Let's go!" Lily said. + +She took the doll and followed Dad to the kitchen, where Mom was waiting with the cake and the candles. Lily felt very happy and grateful. She had a wonderful birthday. +Anna and Ben were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big car with shiny windows and a loud horn. A man came out of the car and locked the door with a key. He looked wealthy, because he wore a nice suit and a shiny watch. He walked away and did not see Anna and Ben. + +"Wow, look at that car!" Ben said. "I wish I had a car like that." + +"Me too," Anna said. "Maybe we can find the key and drive the car." + +They ran to the car and looked for the key. They did not see it on the ground or in the windows. They tried to open the door, but it was locked. + +"Maybe the key is in his pocket," Ben said. "Let's go and meet him and ask him for the key." + +"Okay," Anna said. "But we have to be nice and polite." + +They followed the man to a big building. They saw him go inside and talk to a lady at a desk. They waited for him to come out. + +"Hello, sir," Ben said, when the man came out. "We like your car. Can we have the key, please?" + +The man looked at them and frowned. He did not like children. He did not like to share. He was angry that they followed him and bothered him. + +"Go away, you little brats!" he shouted. "This is my car and my key. You can't have it. You have no manners and no money. You are poor and rude. Leave me alone!" + +He pushed them away and ran to his car. He unlocked the door and got inside. He started the engine and drove away. He did not see the big truck that was coming from the other side. He did not hear the horn or the brakes. He did not feel the crash or the pain. He was gone. + +Anna and Ben were shocked and scared. They saw the car and the truck smashed and broken. They saw the fire and the smoke. They saw the people and the sirens. They saw the key and the watch on the ground. They felt sad and sorry. + +They learned a lesson that day. They learned that having a car and a key and a watch does not make you happy. They learned that being wealthy and rude does not make you safe. They learned that being nice and polite and sharing is better than being greedy and selfish and stealing. They learned that the best things in life are not things, but friends. +Lily and Ben were playing cowboys and robbers in the garden. Lily had a hat and a pistol, and Ben had a scarf and a bag. Lily pretended to be the sheriff, and Ben pretended to be the robber. + +Ben ran around the garden, hiding behind the trees and the flowers. He tried to sneak up on Lily, but she was very good at spotting him. She pointed her pistol at him and said, "Stop, robber! You are under arrest!" + +Ben laughed and said, "No, sheriff! You can't catch me!" He ran away again, but this time he tripped over a rock and fell down. His bag flew out of his hand and landed near Lily. + +Lily saw the bag and ran to get it. She opened it and saw that it was full of candy. She smiled and said, "Wow, robber! You have a lot of candy! Can I have some?" + +Ben got up and saw Lily with his bag. He was angry. He said, "No, sheriff! That's my candy! Give it back!" He ran to Lily and tried to grab the bag. + +Lily and Ben pulled and tugged on the bag. They both wanted the candy. They shouted and cried. They did not see that the pistol fell out of Lily's hand and landed on the ground. + +A big dog saw the pistol and thought it was a toy. He ran to it and picked it up in his mouth. He wagged his tail and barked. He wanted to play. + +Lily and Ben heard the dog and looked at him. They saw the pistol in his mouth. They were scared. They let go of the bag and ran to the house. They did not want to play cowboys and robbers anymore. + +The dog did not understand. He followed them and tried to give them the pistol. He thought they were playing fetch. He was happy. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the farm with the animals and the plants. One day, they saw a big field of corn. The corn was tall and yellow and had many ears. + +"Let's go inside the corn field," Lily said. "Maybe we can find something fun." + +"OK," Ben said. "But we have to be quiet. The farmer might get mad if he sees us." + +They held hands and walked into the corn field. They felt the leaves tickle their faces and the ears rustle in the wind. They saw many bugs and birds and flowers. They smiled and giggled. + +"Look, Ben," Lily whispered. "I found a regular corn ear. It has many kernels and they are sweet and juicy. Do you want to share it with me?" + +"Yes, Lily," Ben whispered. "I love corn. You are very nice to share it with me." + +They peeled the husk and the silk and bit into the corn. They tasted the sweetness and felt the crunch. They were happy and full. + +They heard a loud voice. It was the farmer. He was looking for them. + +"Hey, you kids! Get out of my corn field! You are ruining my crop!" + +Lily and Ben were scared. They dropped the corn and ran out of the field. They ran to their bikes and pedaled away. They looked at each other and laughed. + +"That was fun," Lily said. "But we should not do it again. The farmer was very angry." + +"Yes, Lily," Ben said. "But we still have each other. And we still have corn. We can eat it at home with butter and salt." + +They hugged and rode home. They were still best friends. +Lily wanted to make a necklace for her mom. She had many beads of different colors. She also had a long string. But she did not know how to tie the string. + +She asked her big brother Ben for help. Ben was smart. He knew how to tie many knots. + +"Ben, can you help me make a necklace?" Lily said. + +"Sure, Lily. What do you need?" Ben said. + +"I need to tie the string. But I don't know how." Lily said. + +Ben smiled. He took the string and showed Lily how to make a loop and pull the end through. He said, "This is a simple knot. You can do it. Just follow me." + +Lily watched Ben carefully. She tried to copy him. She made a loop and pulled the end through. She did it! + +"Wow, Lily, you are smart too. You managed to tie the string." Ben said. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are a good brother." Lily said. + +Lily and Ben then put the beads on the string. They made a beautiful necklace. Lily was happy. She gave the necklace to her mom. + +"Mom, this is for you. I made it with Ben's help." Lily said. + +Mom hugged Lily and Ben. She said, "This is the most beautiful necklace I ever saw. I love it. And I love you both." +Lily and Anna are sisters. Lily is older and bossy. Anna is younger and likes to play. One day, Lily wants to play with makeup. She takes her mom's makeup from the bathroom. She says to Anna, "I will make you pretty. Sit here and don't move." + +Anna does not want to play with makeup. She wants to play with her dolls. She says to Lily, "No, thank you. I like my face. I want to play with my dolls. Please give mom's makeup back." + +Lily does not listen to Anna. She says, "You are silly. Makeup is fun. You will look like a princess. Let me put some lipstick on you." She tries to put lipstick on Anna's mouth. + +Anna does not like lipstick. She says, "Stop, Lily. You are hurting me. You are making a mess. Mom will be mad. Please stop." She tries to push Lily away. + +Lily gets angry. She says, "You are rude. You are not fun. You are a baby. I don't want to play with you." She throws the lipstick on the floor. + +Anna starts to cry. She says, "You are mean. You are not nice. You are a bully. I don't like you." She runs to her room. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees the makeup on the floor and on Lily's and Anna's faces. She says, "What is going on here? Who took my makeup? Why are you fighting?" + +Lily and Anna look at mom. They feel sorry. They say, "We are sorry, mom. We were playing with your makeup. Lily was bossy. Anna was sad. We made a mistake." + +Mom says, "I see. Playing with makeup is not for little girls. It is for grown-ups. It can be harmful and messy. You should ask me before you take my things. You should also be kind and respectful to each other. You are sisters. You should love each other." + +Lily and Anna say, "You are right, mom. We are sorry. We love you. We love each other. Can we hug and make up?" + +Mom says, "Of course, you can. I love you, too. But first, let's clean up this mess. And then, you can play with your dolls. Or maybe, we can read a story together. How does that sound?" + +Lily and Anna say, "That sounds good, mom. Thank you, mom. You are the best." They hug mom and each other. They smile and laugh. They are happy. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. But sometimes they fight over the same toy. One day, they both want to play with the buckle. The buckle is shiny and makes a click sound when you open and close it. + +"Give me the buckle!" Anna says. + +"No, it's mine!" Ben says. + +They pull the buckle from each other. The buckle is fragile. It breaks in two pieces. Anna and Ben are sad and angry. + +"Look what you did!" Anna says. + +"You did it!" Ben says. + +They separate and go to different corners of the room. They do not talk to each other. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the room. She sees the broken buckle and the unhappy twins. + +"What happened here?" Mom asks. + +"Anna broke the buckle!" Ben says. + +"Ben broke the buckle!" Anna says. + +Mom sighs. She picks up the pieces of the buckle and puts them on the table. + +"I'm sorry, but the buckle is broken. It was fragile. You should not pull it so hard. You should share it nicely." Mom says. + +She hugs Anna and Ben and gives them each a kiss. + +"I love you both. Can you say sorry to each other and be friends again?" Mom asks. + +Anna and Ben look at each other. They feel sorry for breaking the buckle and for fighting. + +"I'm sorry, Anna." Ben says. + +"I'm sorry, Ben." Anna says. + +They hug each other and smile. + +"Can we play with something else?" Anna asks. + +"Sure, let's play with the blocks." Ben says. + +They take the blocks and start to build a tower. They share the blocks and help each other. Mom smiles and leaves them to play. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna, who had long hair and a pink dress. Lily always took Anna with her when she went to the park, to the store, or to visit her grandma. + +One day, Lily and her mom went to the library. Lily brought Anna with her, and put her on a chair while she looked for books. She found a book about princesses, and was very happy. She ran to show her mom, but forgot about Anna. + +"Look, mom, a princess book!" Lily said. + +"That's nice, honey. Do you want to borrow it?" her mom asked. + +"Yes, please!" Lily said. + +They went to the counter, where a woman scanned the book and gave it to Lily. The woman smiled and said, "Enjoy your book, sweetie. And don't forget your doll." + +Lily gasped. She had left Anna on the chair! She felt ashamed. She had been a bad friend to Anna. She ran back to the chair, but Anna was not there. Someone had taken her! + +Lily started to cry. She looked around, but she could not see Anna anywhere. She was afraid she had lost her forever. + +"Mom, mom, Anna is gone!" Lily sobbed. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, honey. We'll find her. Maybe someone saw her and took her to the lost and found." + +They asked the woman at the counter, who said, "Yes, a boy brought a doll here a few minutes ago. He said he found her on a chair. Is this her?" + +She showed them a basket, where Anna was lying. Lily was overjoyed. She ran to the basket and hugged Anna. + +"Anna, Anna, I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" Lily said. + +Anna smiled and said, "It's okay, Lily. I know you love me. You just forgot for a moment. You remind me of a princess, too." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Anna. You are my best friend. And you remind me of a princess, too." + +They thanked the woman and the boy, and left the library. Lily held Anna close, and promised to never forget her again. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the snow. They make a big igloo with snow blocks. They go inside the igloo and pretend it is their home. + +"Look, we have a bed, a table and a chair," Mia says. She points to the snow shapes they made. + +"Yes, and we have a window and a door," Tom says. He shows Mia the holes they cut in the snow wall. + +They are happy in their igloo. They play with their toys and tell stories. They have fun. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is a big red truck. The truck is coming to clean the snow from the road. The truck has a big shovel and a big hose. It pushes and sprays the snow away. + +"Oh no, our igloo!" Tom and Mia cry. They run out of the igloo and wave their arms. They want the truck to stop. + +"Stop, stop, please stop!" they shout. "That is our igloo! We made it!" + +But the truck does not see them. It does not hear them. It is too big and too loud. It comes closer and closer to their igloo. + +Tom and Mia are sad. They hug each other and watch. They see their igloo break and melt. They see their bed, their table, their chair, their window and their door disappear. + +They have no igloo anymore. They have no home anymore. + +They cry. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They saw a big, ugly cat on the fence. The cat had a long tail and sharp teeth. It looked mean and scary. + +"Go away, cat!" Tom shouted. He threw a ball at the cat, but he missed. The cat hissed and showed its claws. + +"No, Tom, don't fight the cat!" Lily said. She liked animals and did not want to hurt them. She ran to the fence and tried to pet the cat. "Nice cat, nice cat," she said softly. + +But the cat did not like Lily either. It scratched her hand and bit her finger. Lily cried out in pain and ran back to Tom. She had blood on her hand and tears in her eyes. + +"Bad cat, bad cat!" Tom said. He was angry and sad. He wanted to help Lily and make the cat go away. He picked up a stick and waved it at the cat. "Leave us alone, cat!" + +The cat did not like the stick. It jumped off the fence and ran away. Tom and Lily hugged each other and went inside. They showed their mom what happened and she cleaned their wounds and gave them a hug. She told them not to fight with cats, because they could be dangerous and hurt them. She also told them to be careful and kind with animals, because they had feelings too. Tom and Lily said they were sorry and learned their lesson. They decided to play with their own toys and not bother the ugly cat anymore. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with blocks and make things. One day, they decide to create a big castle with their blocks. They find a lot of blocks in their toy box and start to build. + +"Look, Anna, I made a tower!" Ben says, showing his sister his block stack. + +"Wow, Ben, that's very good!" Anna says, clapping her hands. "I made a wall. Let's put them together." + +They work hard and patient to join their blocks. They make a big castle with towers, walls, doors and windows. They are very happy and proud of their creation. + +"Let's play pretend, Anna. We are the king and queen of the castle. You wear this crown and I wear this cape." Ben says, giving Anna a paper crown and putting a blanket over his shoulders. + +"OK, Ben. We are the king and queen of the castle. We have a lot of fun and friends in our castle." Anna says, putting on the crown and smiling. + +They play pretend for a long time. They have tea parties, dance parties, and invite their stuffed animals to join them. They laugh and have fun. They create a happy memory with their blocks and their imagination. They love each other and their castle. +One day, Ben and Lily went to the park with their mom. They liked to play on the swings, the slide and the sandbox. They also liked to look for bugs and flowers. + +"Look, Ben, I found a ladybug!" Lily said, holding a red and black bug in her hand. + +"Wow, that's incredible!" Ben said, leaning closer to see. "Can I hold it?" + +"Okay, but be gentle," Lily said, giving him the bug. + +Ben was very careful with the ladybug. He let it crawl on his finger and watched it flap its wings. He smiled and said, "Hello, little ladybug. You are very pretty." + +Suddenly, the ladybug flew away. Ben and Lily followed it with their eyes. They saw it land on their mom's knee. + +"Mom, mom, look!" Ben shouted, running to her. "We found a ladybug and it flew to you!" + +Mom looked down and saw the ladybug on her knee. She was surprised and happy. She said, "What a nice surprise! Thank you, Ben and Lily, for sharing your ladybug with me." + +She picked up the bug and showed it to them. They all admired it for a while. Then, they let it go and watched it fly away. + +"Bye, bye, ladybug!" Ben and Lily said, waving their hands. + +They hugged their mom and said, "We love you, mom!" + +Mom hugged them back and said, "I love you, too, Ben and Lily. You are incredible!" +Ben and Lily liked to play in the garage. They found many things to make fun with. One day, they saw a big box with a red label. It said "Fireworks". Ben and Lily did not know what that meant, but they liked the bright colors. + +"Let's open it and see what's inside," Ben said. + +"Okay," Lily said. They ripped the box and took out some sticks and tubes. They looked like toys. + +"Maybe they make noise or light," Ben said. He saw a lighter on a shelf. He took it and tried to turn it on. It made a spark. + +"Wow, cool!" Lily said. She wanted to try too. She took a stick and gave it to Ben. "Light this one," she said. + +Ben did what Lily said. He put the lighter near the stick. It caught fire and made a hissing sound. Ben and Lily smiled. They thought it was perfect. + +But then, something bad happened. The stick flew out of Ben's hand and hit the box. The box exploded with a loud bang. Fire and smoke filled the garage. Ben and Lily screamed. They were scared and hurt. + +Mom and Dad heard the noise and ran to the garage. They saw the fire and their children. They were very angry and sad. They called for help and tried to save them. But it was too late. The fire was too big and fast. The garage burned down. Ben and Lily burned too. They did not play anymore. +Tim and Sam were friends who liked to joke and play. One day, they found a big beetle in the grass. It was black and shiny, with long legs and horns. + +"Wow, look at this beetle!" Tim said. "It is so fancy!" + +"Let me see!" Sam said. He reached out his hand to touch the beetle. + +But Tim pulled the beetle away and said, "No, this is my beetle. You can't have it. It is too fancy for you." + +Sam felt sad and angry. He wanted to see the beetle too. He said, "That is not nice, Tim. You are not a good friend. You are a mean joke." + +Tim laughed and said, "I don't care. This is my beetle and I will keep it. Go away, Sam." + +Sam ran away, crying. He looked for another friend to play with. + +Tim was happy with his beetle. He put it in his pocket and went home. He wanted to show his beetle to his mom and dad. + +But when he got home, he felt something moving in his pocket. He took out his beetle and saw that it was not a beetle at all. It was a cockroach. A dirty, smelly, ugly cockroach. + +Tim screamed and threw the cockroach away. He felt sick and scared. He realized that he had made a big mistake. He had lost his friend and his beetle. He had been fooled by a cockroach. + +He wished he had not been so mean and greedy. He wished he had shared his beetle with Sam. He wished he had not joked so much. + +But it was too late. Sam did not want to play with him anymore. And the cockroach was gone. + +Tim was alone and sad. He had no friend and no beetle. He had nothing. +Tommy was a boy who liked to play with his toys. He had many toys, but his favorite was a doctor kit. He liked to pretend he was a doctor and use his tools to check his stuffed animals. He had a stethoscope, a thermometer, a bandage, and a syringe. + +One day, he decided to play doctor with his sister, Lily. Lily was younger than Tommy and did not like to play doctor. She was scared of the syringe and did not want Tommy to use it on her. She said, "No, Tommy, no! I don't want to play doctor. Leave me alone!" + +But Tommy did not listen to Lily. He thought he knew better and he wanted to use his syringe. He said, "Don't be silly, Lily. It's just a toy. It won't hurt you. I'm a doctor and I need to give you a shot." He grabbed Lily's arm and tried to poke her with the syringe. + +Lily cried and screamed. She kicked and pushed Tommy away. She ran to their mom and told her what Tommy did. Mom was very angry with Tommy. She said, "Tommy, that was very rude and mean of you. You should not use your toys to hurt your sister. You should respect her feelings and ask her before you play with her. How would you like it if she used your toys to hurt you?" + +Tommy felt ashamed and sorry. He realized he was wrong and he hurt Lily. He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry, Lily. I was not a good doctor. I was a bad brother. I won't use my syringe on you again. Can you forgive me?" + +Lily was still upset, but she saw that Tommy was sorry. She said, "I forgive you, Tommy. But don't do that again. It's not fun. It's scary." + +Tommy hugged Lily and said, "Thank you, Lily. I love you. Can we play something else?" + +Lily nodded and said, "I love you too, Tommy. How about we play tea party?" + +Tommy agreed and they went to play tea party with their stuffed animals. They had fun and they were nice to each other. Mom was happy to see them get along. She said, "That's better, Tommy and Lily. You are good children. You should always use your toys to have fun and not to hurt. And you should always use your words to ask and to say sorry." + +The moral of the story is: You should not use your toys to hurt others. You should respect their feelings and ask before you play with them. And you should always use your words to ask and to say sorry. +Tom and Mia were playing with cards. They liked to make pictures with them. Tom made a house, Mia made a flower. They were happy. + +But then a big wind came. It blew the cards away. Tom and Mia were sad. They ran after the cards. They wanted to get them back. + +They saw a big dog. The dog had a card in his mouth. It was Tom's card. It had a red heart on it. Tom liked that card. He wanted it back. + +"Give me my card, dog!" Tom said. He was brave. He went to the dog. + +But the dog was fierce. He growled at Tom. He showed his teeth. He did not want to give the card. + +Mia saw Tom and the dog. She was scared. She wanted to help Tom. She had an idea. + +She found a stick. She threw the stick. The dog saw the stick. He liked sticks. He dropped the card. He ran after the stick. + +Tom picked up the card. He was happy. He held the card tight. He did not want to lose it again. + +He ran to Mia. He hugged her. He thanked her. She was smart. She was kind. + +They went back to their cards. They made new pictures. They were careful. They did not want the wind to blow them away again. They were happy. +Ben and Sam are friends. They like to play baseball in the park. One day, it rains a lot. The park is wet and muddy. Ben and Sam are sad. They want to play baseball. + +"Can we play baseball in the rain?" Ben asks Sam. + +"No, we can't. The ball will be wet and slippery. We will get dirty and sick. We have to wait for the sun to come out." Sam says. + +"But I want to play now. I have a new baseball. It is shiny and red. I want to show you how far I can throw it." Ben says. + +Ben does not listen to Sam. He takes his new baseball and runs to the park. He throws the ball as hard as he can. The ball flies in the air and lands in a puddle. The ball is wet and dirty. Ben tries to get the ball, but he slips and falls in the mud. He is wet and dirty too. He cries. + +Sam sees Ben and runs to help him. He picks up the ball and gives it to Ben. He helps Ben to stand up and clean his clothes. He is a good friend. + +"I'm sorry, Sam. I was silly. I should have listened to you. You were right. We can't play baseball in the rain. We have to wait for the sun to come out." Ben says. + +"It's okay, Ben. I forgive you. You are my friend. We can play something else inside. We can read a book or draw a picture. We can have fun without baseball." Sam says. + +Ben and Sam go inside and play together. They are happy. They learn to be patient and to respect each other. They are good friends. +Ben and Sam were friends who liked to play in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run on the grass. One day, they saw a big steel statue of a man in the park. The statue was very tall and shiny, but it did not move or smile. + +"Who is that?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe he is a hero or a king," Sam said. + +They went closer to the statue and looked at his face. He had a sad look in his eyes. + +"Why is he so sad?" Ben wondered. + +"Maybe he is lonely. He has no friends to play with," Sam guessed. + +They felt sorry for the statue and decided to cheer him up. They took some flowers from the garden and put them in his hands. They sang him a song and told him jokes. They hugged him and said, "You are not alone. We are your friends." + +The statue did not say anything, but they thought they saw a tiny smile on his lips. + +They were happy and proud of themselves. They learned that even if someone is made of steel, they can still have feelings and need friends. They also learned that being kind and friendly can make someone's day better. They promised to visit the statue again and play with him. They ran back to their parents, who were waiting for them, and told them what they did. + +Their parents smiled and praised them. They said, "You are very good and brave. You have big hearts and bright minds. We are proud of you." +Lily was a little girl who liked to gaze at the stars. She wanted to be a lawyer when she grew up, like her mom. She liked to wear orange clothes, because they made her happy and bright. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a big slide. She wanted to go on it, but there was a long line of kids waiting. She was impatient and tried to cut in front of a boy who was wearing a blue shirt. The boy got angry and pushed her away. Lily fell down and hurt her knee. She cried and ran to her mom. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Lily, what happened?" Lily told her what she did and how the boy pushed her. Her mom said, "Lily, that was not nice of you to cut in line. You have to wait your turn and be polite to others. How would you feel if someone did that to you?" Lily felt sorry and said, "I would feel sad and mad." Her mom said, "That's how the boy felt. You have to say sorry to him and make up. That's what a good lawyer does. They help people solve problems and be fair." + +Lily nodded and wiped her tears. She went back to the line and found the boy. She said, "I'm sorry I cut in front of you. That was rude of me. Can we be friends?" The boy smiled and said, "It's okay. I'm sorry I pushed you. That was mean of me. Yes, we can be friends." They shook hands and went on the slide together. They had fun and laughed. + +Lily learned a lesson that day. She learned to be respectful and kind to others, and to apologize when she made a mistake. She also learned that being a lawyer was not only about wearing orange clothes, but also about helping people and being fair. She still liked to gaze at the stars, but now she also gazed at her new friend. +Tim and Mia were playing hide and seek in the park. Tim was the seeker and Mia was the hider. Mia ran behind a big tree and waited for Tim to find her. She was very quiet and still. + +Tim looked around the park and tried to guess where Mia was. He saw a swing, a slide, a bench, and a pond. He did not see Mia. He walked closer to the pond and saw something move in the water. It was a black duck. The duck made a loud quack and splashed Tim with water. + +"Hey, duck, that's not nice!" Tim said. He was wet and cold. He wanted to find Mia and end the game. + +Mia heard Tim's voice and the duck's quack. She peeked from behind the tree and saw Tim by the pond. She felt sorry for him. She decided to reveal herself and help him dry off. + +"Tim, I'm here!" Mia shouted. She ran out from behind the tree and waved her arms. She made a big motion to show Tim where she was. + +Tim turned around and saw Mia. He smiled and ran to her. He gave her a hug and said, "Mia, you're a good hider. And a good friend. Thank you for coming out." + +Mia hugged him back and said, "You're welcome, Tim. You're a good seeker. And a good friend. Let's go get a towel." + +They walked away from the pond and the duck. They were happy and warm. They had fun playing hide and seek. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play with their toys and make up stories. One day, they found a big box in the garage. They decided to turn it into a rocket. + +They used crayons, stickers, and scissors to decorate the box. They made a door, a window, and a flag. They pretended to be astronauts and explore the stars. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, Tom wanted to be the captain of the rocket. He said he was older and smarter than Lily. He told her to sit in the back and be quiet. Lily felt sad and angry. She wanted to be the captain too. She said Tom was mean and bossy. + +They started to fight over the rocket. They pulled and pushed and shouted. They ripped the door, the window, and the flag. They broke the crayons, the stickers, and the scissors. They made a big mess. + +They stopped fighting when they saw what they had done. They looked at their rocket. It was ruined. They looked at each other. They had hurt their feelings. They felt sorry and ashamed. + +They realized they had been silly and selfish. They said they were sorry and hugged. They decided to share the rocket and be co-captains. They used tape, glue, and paper to fix the rocket. They made a new door, a new window, and a new flag. They used new crayons, new stickers, and new scissors to make it more beautiful. They made it wide enough for both of them to fit. + +They learned that fighting is bad and sharing is good. They learned that friendship is more important than being the boss. They learned that they can heal their rocket and their feelings with love and kindness. They had fun again. +Tom and Sam were playing cowboys and robbers in the backyard. Tom had a hat and a pistol, and Sam had a scarf and a rope. Tom pretended to be the sheriff, and Sam pretended to be the bad guy. + +"Stop right there, robber!" Tom shouted, pointing his pistol at Sam. "You are under arrest for stealing the cookies!" + +Sam laughed and ran away, trying to hide behind a tree. "You can't catch me, sheriff!" he said. "I'm too fast and smart for you!" + +Tom chased after him, but he tripped on a rock and fell down. His pistol flew out of his hand and landed near a flower. Tom felt a sharp pain in his knee and started to cry. + +Sam heard Tom's cry and stopped running. He felt sorry for Tom and ran back to help him. He saw the pistol near the flower and picked it up. He wanted to give it back to Tom, but he did not know how it worked. He pressed a button on the side and heard a loud snap. + +The pistol was not a toy, but a real one. It had a bullet inside, and it shot the flower. The flower broke and fell to the ground. Sam was scared and dropped the pistol. He did not mean to hurt the flower. + +Tom and Sam looked at the broken flower and the pistol. They felt helpless and guilty. They did not know what to do. They heard their mom calling them from the house. + +"Boys, come inside! It's time for lunch!" + +Tom and Sam ran inside, leaving the pistol and the flower behind. They hoped their mom would not find out what they did. They decided to never play with the pistol again. They learned that some things are not for playing, but for being careful. +Ben and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. Ben has a red cap. Sam has a blue cap. They run and jump and slide and swing. + +One day, they see a new boy in the park. He has a green cap. He sits on a bench. He does not play. Ben and Sam go to him. + +"Hi, I am Ben. This is Sam. What is your name?" Ben asks. + +The new boy does not answer. He looks at Ben and Sam. He does not smile. + +"Can you play with us?" Sam asks. + +The new boy does not answer. He looks away. He does not move. + +Ben and Sam are confused. They do not know why the new boy does not talk. They do not know if he is sad or mad or shy. + +"Maybe he is deaf. Maybe he can not hear us," Ben says. + +"What is deaf?" Sam asks. + +"Deaf means you can not hear. You can not hear sounds or words or noises," Ben says. + +"How do you talk to someone who is deaf?" Sam asks. + +"I do not know. Maybe you use your hands. Maybe you make signs," Ben says. + +Ben and Sam try to make signs with their hands. They wave and point and clap and nod. They hope the new boy will understand. + +The new boy watches them. He sees their signs. He smiles. He makes a sign with his hand. He touches his ear and shakes his head. He points to his mouth and nods. + +Ben and Sam think. They try to guess what the new boy means. + +"He can not hear, but he can talk?" Ben asks. + +The new boy nods. He makes another sign. He points to his cap and then to Ben's cap and Sam's cap. + +"He likes our caps?" Sam asks. + +The new boy nods. He makes another sign. He points to himself and then to Ben and Sam. + +"He wants to be our friend?" Ben asks. + +The new boy nods. He makes another sign. He shrugs his shoulders and tilts his head. + +"He does not know how to play?" Sam asks. + +The new boy nods. He looks hopeful. + +Ben and Sam smile. They take the new boy by the hand. They show him how to play. They run and jump and slide and swing. They have fun. + +The new boy is happy. He has new friends. He has a green cap. He can not hear, but he can play. +Lily and Max were playing in the yard. They saw a big pile of leaves that Dad had made with the rake. They wanted to jump in the leaves and have fun. + +"Come on, Max, let's go!" Lily said. She ran to the pile and jumped in. She laughed and threw leaves in the air. + +Max followed her, but he was curious. He saw something shiny in the pile. He reached for it and pulled it out. It was a necklace with a heart pendant. + +"Wow, look what I found!" Max said. He showed it to Lily. + +"Ooh, it's pretty!" Lily said. She touched the heart. "Who do you think it belongs to?" + +Max shrugged. He didn't know. He looked around and saw Mom and Dad sitting on the porch. They were holding hands and smiling. + +"Maybe it's Mom's," Max said. "She likes hearts." + +"Maybe," Lily said. "Let's go ask them." + +They got out of the pile and ran to the porch. They showed the necklace to Mom and Dad. + +"Look what we found in the leaves!" Lily said. + +Mom and Dad looked surprised. They recognized the necklace. + +"Oh, my, that's my necklace!" Mom said. "I lost it last week. I was so sad. Thank you for finding it, kids!" + +She hugged Lily and Max and kissed them on the cheek. + +"You're welcome, Mom!" Lily and Max said. + +Dad smiled and took the necklace from Max. He put it around Mom's neck and kissed her on the lips. + +Mom smiled and kissed him back. + +Lily and Max giggled. They thought Mom and Dad were cute. + +They went back to the pile and played some more. They were happy. +Lily liked to play with her phone. She liked to record sounds and pictures of things she saw. One day, she saw a squirrel in the park. It was brown and fluffy and had a long tail. Lily wanted to record the squirrel. + +She ran after the squirrel with her phone. She said, "Hello, squirrel! Can I record you? You are so cute and healthy!" The squirrel was scared of Lily. It ran away from her. It climbed up a tree and hid in a hole. + +Lily did not give up. She followed the squirrel to the tree. She tried to climb the tree too. She wanted to get closer to the squirrel. She did not listen to her mom, who said, "Lily, stop! It is dangerous to climb the tree! You might fall and hurt yourself!" + +Lily did not stop. She climbed higher and higher. She reached the hole where the squirrel was. She put her phone inside the hole. She said, "Please, squirrel, let me record you!" The squirrel did not like Lily. It bit her phone and broke it. It also bit her hand and made it bleed. + +Lily screamed and let go of the tree. She fell to the ground and hurt her head. Her mom ran to her and hugged her. She said, "Lily, are you okay? I told you not to climb the tree! Why did you do that?" Lily cried and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to record the squirrel. It was so cute and healthy. But it was mean and angry. It broke my phone and bit me." + +Her mom said, "Lily, you should not chase animals that do not want to be chased. They are afraid of you and might hurt you. You should respect their space and leave them alone. You should also listen to me when I tell you something is dangerous. I love you and I want you to be safe and happy. Do you understand?" Lily nodded and said, "Yes, mom. I understand. I'm sorry. I love you too." Her mom kissed her and took her to the doctor. + +The moral of the story is: Do not chase animals that do not want to be chased. Respect their space and leave them alone. Listen to your parents when they tell you something is dangerous. They love you and want you to be safe and happy. +Tim and Lily were twins who lived on a farm with their mom and dad. They liked to help with the animals and the plants, but sometimes they got bored. One day, they decided to play a game of hide and seek. + +"You count to ten and I will hide," Lily said to Tim. "No peeking!" + +"Okay," Tim said. He closed his eyes and started to count. "One, two, three..." + +Lily ran away and looked for a good hiding spot. She saw the big red barn and thought it would be a good place to hide. She opened the door and went inside. It was dark and dusty, but she saw some hay and a ladder. She climbed the ladder and hid in the hay. + +"Ten!" Tim shouted. He opened his eyes and looked around. "Where are you, Lily? I'm coming to find you!" + +He searched the farm, but he could not find Lily. He looked behind the trees, under the tractor, in the chicken coop, but Lily was not there. He started to feel worried. Where could she be? + +He went to the barn and opened the door. He heard a sneeze from above. He looked up and saw Lily's head poking out of the hay. + +"I found you!" he said. "You were hiding in the barn!" + +Lily smiled and climbed down the ladder. "You are a good seeker, Tim. You seemed very thoughtful. You looked everywhere for me." + +Tim hugged Lily and said, "You are a good hider, Lily. You seemed very clever. You picked a good spot to hide." + +They walked out of the barn and saw their mom and dad waiting for them. + +"Did you have fun, kids?" their mom asked. + +"Yes, we did," Tim and Lily said. "We played hide and seek in the farm." + +Their mom and dad smiled and said, "We are glad you had fun. But next time, please tell us where you are going. We were worried about you." + +Tim and Lily nodded and said, "We are sorry, mom and dad. We will tell you next time." + +They hugged their mom and dad and went to have some cookies and milk. They were happy to live on the farm and to have each other. +Ben and Lily were playing with their yellow ball in the park. They liked to throw the ball to each other and catch it. Sometimes they missed and the ball rolled away, but they always ran after it and brought it back. + +One time, the ball went too far and landed near a big dog. The dog was black and brown and had sharp teeth. It saw the ball and picked it up with its mouth. Ben and Lily were scared. They wanted their ball back, but they did not want to go near the dog. + +"Hey, that's our ball!" Ben shouted. "Give it back!" + +The dog growled and shook its head. It did not want to give the ball back. It liked to chew on it and make it squeak. + +"Please, mister dog, can we have our ball?" Lily asked. "We will give you a treat if you do." + +The dog looked at Lily and tilted its head. It was curious. It wondered what kind of treat she had. It dropped the ball and walked towards her. + +Ben saw his chance. He ran to the ball and grabbed it. He felt happy and relieved. He had his ball back. + +But the dog felt angry and cheated. It had lost its toy and its treat. It barked and chased after Ben. + +Ben and Lily ran away as fast as they could. They did not stop until they reached their mom, who was sitting on a bench. They hugged her and told her what happened. + +"Wow, that was a close one," mom said. "You were very brave, but you should be careful around strange dogs. They might not be friendly." + +Ben and Lily nodded. They learned their lesson. They decided to play with their yellow ball somewhere else, away from the dog. They felt safe and happy with their mom. +Lily loved to dress up in her mom's clothes. She liked to wear her mom's hats, shoes, and scarves. She felt like a big girl when she did that. But she did not ask her mom first. She just took the clothes from the closet when her mom was busy. + +One day, Lily found a beautiful dress in the closet. It was white and soft, with blue flowers on it. Lily wanted to wear it very much. She put it on and looked at herself in the mirror. She smiled and twirled around. She felt like a princess. + +She decided to go outside and show her dress to her friends. She ran down the stairs and opened the door. She saw a big bowl of blueberries on the table. She loved blueberries. She took some and ate them. They were sweet and juicy. She did not notice that some blueberries fell on her dress and made stains. + +She went outside and met her friends. They liked her dress too. They asked her where she got it. Lily said it was her mom's dress. She did not tell them that she took it without asking. She felt a little bad, but she was too proud of her dress. + +Then her mom came outside. She saw Lily in her dress. She saw the blueberry stains. She was very angry and sad. She asked Lily why she took her dress without asking. She told her that the dress was very special. It was her wedding dress. She wore it when she married Lily's dad. She wanted to keep it clean and safe. She said Lily was very naughty and careless. + +Lily felt very sorry and ashamed. She realized that she did something wrong. She hugged her mom and said she was sorry. She said she did not know the dress was so special. She said she just wanted to be like her mom. She asked her mom to forgive her. + +Her mom hugged her back and said she forgave her. She said she loved Lily very much. She said she understood that Lily liked to dress up, but she had to ask first. She said she had to respect other people's things. She said she had to be careful with what she ate and wore. She said she had to learn from her mistake. + +Lily nodded and said she learned her lesson. She said she would not take her mom's clothes again without asking. She said she would be more careful with her food and clothes. She said she wanted to be a good girl like her mom. + +Her mom smiled and said she was proud of her. She said she would help her clean the dress and try to remove the stains. She said she would also let her wear some of her old clothes that she did not need anymore. She said they could have fun dressing up together. + +Lily was happy and thanked her mom. She said she loved her mom very much. She said she was sorry for making her sad. She said she wanted to make her happy. + +They went inside and cleaned the dress. They also ate some more blueberries, but this time they used napkins. They laughed and talked and hugged. They had a good time together. + +The end. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. Sometimes they pretended to be animals and made noises. + +"Roar! I am a lion!" Ben said, as he chased Lily with the ball. + +"Meow! I am a cat!" Lily said, as she dodged Ben and ran to the slide. + +They did not see the big truck that stopped near the park. The truck had a cage with a big animal inside. The animal had spots and a long tail. It was a leopard. The man who drove the truck was not nice. He wanted to sell the leopard to a bad place. + +The man got out of the truck and opened the cage. He had a rope to tie the leopard. But the leopard was fast and strong. It did not want to go with the man. It bit the rope and ran away. The man was angry and scared. He shouted and ran after the leopard. + +The leopard saw Ben and Lily playing in the park. It was hungry and curious. It ran towards them. Ben and Lily saw the leopard and were very scared. They dropped the ball and ran to their mom, who was sitting on a bench. + +"Mom, mom, there is a scary leopard in the park!" Ben cried. + +"Help, help, it is coming after us!" Lily screamed. + +Their mom saw the leopard and was shocked. She grabbed Ben and Lily and ran to the car. She locked the doors and called the police. + +The police came and caught the leopard. They put it in a safe place. They also caught the bad man and took him away. They thanked Ben and Lily and their mom for telling them about the leopard. + +Ben and Lily were glad that the leopard was safe and the bad man was gone. They hugged their mom and said they loved her. They learned that leopards are not toys and they should not be in cages. They also learned that some people are not nice and they should be careful. They decided to play with their ball at home. They still liked to pretend to be animals, but not scary ones. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big box in the living room. It was a gift from their grandma. They opened it and saw a shiny red bike inside. + +"Wow, a bike!" Tom said. "I want to ride it first!" + +"No, I want to ride it first!" Lily said. "It's my turn!" + +They both grabbed the bike and pulled it. They started to yell and fight. + +"Stop it, you two!" their mom said. "You have to share the bike. It's for both of you." + +"But I saw it first!" Tom said. + +"But I like red more!" Lily said. + +They did not listen to their mom. They kept pulling the bike until it broke. The wheel came off and the handlebar bent. The bike was ruined. + +They both looked at the bike and felt sad. They realized they had made a big mistake. They wished they had shared the bike. + +They started to weep. They hugged each other and said sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. I was jealous of you. You can ride the bike first next time." Lily said. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I was selfish. You can have the bike if you want." Tom said. + +Their mom saw them and smiled. She took their hand and said, "It's okay, my loves. I'm glad you learned your lesson. Grandma will fix the bike for you. But you have to promise me to share and be kind to each other." + +They nodded and said, "We promise, mom. We love you." + +They hugged their mom and thanked her. They felt happy again. They decided to play with their other toys until the bike was fixed. They learned to share and be kind. +Tim likes to ride his bike. He has a black bike with red wheels. He likes to go fast and make noise. He does not like to stop or look for cars. + +One day, Tim sees a dog on the street. The dog is big and brown. It has a leash, but no one is holding it. Tim thinks the dog is funny. He wants to ride near the dog and make it run. + +Tim rides his bike to the dog. He yells and rings his bell. The dog is scared and angry. It barks and chases Tim. Tim tries to ride away, but the dog is faster. The dog bites Tim's leg and pulls him off his bike. + +Tim cries and bleeds. His bike is broken. The dog runs away. A lady sees Tim and calls for help. She says Tim is silly and mean. She says he should not bother dogs or ride without looking. + +Tim is sorry and sad. He learns a lesson. He learns to be careful and kind. He learns to respect dogs and cars. He learns to ride his bike safely. +Anna and Ben like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make a club for car lovers. They call it the Zoom Club. + +One day, they find a new car in the toy store. It is purple and shiny. It has big wheels and a loud horn. Anna and Ben want to buy it for their club. They ask their mom for money. + +"Mom, can we have this car? It is so cool. It can zoom very fast. We need it for our club," Anna says. + +"Sorry, kids, but this car is too expensive. You have enough cars at home. Why don't you play with them?" Mom says. + +"But mom, this car is special. It is purple. We don't have any purple cars. Please, please, please," Ben says. + +Mom shakes her head. She says no. Anna and Ben are sad. They put the car back on the shelf. They go home with their mom. + +At home, they see a big box in the living room. It has a bow on it. Mom smiles and says, "Surprise! This is a gift for you. Open it and see what's inside." + +Anna and Ben are curious. They tear the paper and open the box. They can't believe their eyes. Inside the box is the purple car from the toy store. It is for them. They are so happy. They hug their mom and thank her. + +"Wow, mom, you are the best. How did you know we wanted this car?" Anna says. + +"I saw you looking at it in the store. I wanted to make you happy. But you have to share it with each other and with your club members, okay?" Mom says. + +"Okay, mom. We will share it. We love you," Ben says. + +They take the car to their room. They turn it on and make it zoom around. They can't wait to show it to their club. They think it is the best car ever. They are very happy. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play with dolls and cars. One day, Sara has a big idea. She wants to have a tea party with Ben and their toys. + +She makes invitations for Ben and her dolls. She writes their names and draws a cup and a cake. She puts the invitations in envelopes and gives them to Ben and her dolls. She says, "You are invited to my tea party. Come to my house at three o'clock." + +Ben is happy. He likes tea and cake. He says, "Thank you, Sara. I will come to your tea party. Can I bring my cars?" + +Sara says, "Yes, you can. We can share our toys." + +Sara and Ben go to their homes and get ready for the tea party. Sara puts on a pretty dress and a hat. She sets the table with plates, cups, spoons and napkins. She displays her cakes and cookies on a tray. She puts her dolls on chairs and gives them hats and cups. + +Ben puts on a shirt and a tie. He brings his cars and a teddy bear. He knocks on Sara's door at three o'clock. Sara opens the door and says, "Welcome, Ben. Come in. The tea party is ready." + +Ben and Sara have a lot of fun at the tea party. They eat cake and cookies and drink tea. They talk to their dolls and cars and teddy bear. They laugh and play and say, "Cheers!" +Tim and Sam were hungry. They wanted to eat dinner. But Mom was busy on the phone. She said she had to delay dinner. Tim and Sam did not like that. + +"Mom, we are hungry!" Tim said. "Can we have a snack?" + +"No, you have to wait for dinner. It will be ready soon." Mom said. + +"But we are very hungry!" Sam said. "Can we have some fruit?" + +"No, you have to wait for dinner. It will be ready soon." Mom said again. + +Tim and Sam were bored. They looked around the kitchen. They saw a big dish on the counter. It had a lid on it. They wondered what was inside. + +"Maybe it is something yummy." Tim said. + +"Maybe it is cake." Sam said. + +They decided to peek inside the dish. They lifted the lid. They saw something brown and gooey. It smelled terrible. + +"Yuck! What is that?" Tim said. + +"I don't know. It looks like mud." Sam said. + +They heard Mom coming. They quickly put the lid back on the dish. They ran to the table. They hoped Mom did not see them. + +Mom came to the kitchen. She saw the dish on the counter. She smiled. + +"Good news, boys. Dinner is ready. I made your favorite. Chocolate pudding!" She said. + +She took the dish to the table. She opened the lid. She saw the brown and gooey thing. She smelled the terrible smell. + +"Oh no! This is not pudding. This is spoiled gravy. I took the wrong dish from the fridge. I'm so sorry, boys. I have to make something else for dinner." She said. + +Tim and Sam looked at each other. They felt bad. They wished they did not peek inside the dish. They wished they waited for dinner. They said sorry to Mom. + +"It's okay, boys. I know you were hungry and curious. But next time, please don't touch the dishes on the counter. They might not be what you think they are." Mom said. + +She hugged them and kissed them. She went to the kitchen to make something else for dinner. Tim and Sam waited for dinner. They hoped it would be something yummy. They hoped it would not be terrible. +Lily liked to sing and dance. She wanted to be on the stage with the big kids. They had a show at school and Lily asked if she could join. The teacher said yes, but Lily had to learn the song and the moves. + +Lily practiced every day at home. She sang the song and did the moves in front of the mirror. She felt happy and excited. She could not wait to be on the stage. + +The day of the show came. Lily put on her pretty dress and her shiny shoes. She went to the stage with the big kids. The teacher said it was time to start. Lily saw the lights and the people. She felt scared and shy. She forgot the song and the moves. + +The big kids started to sing and dance. Lily did not know what to do. She stood still and looked down. She wanted to run away. She heard the people laugh and clap. She felt ashamed and sad. + +The teacher saw Lily and came to her. She gave her a hug and a smile. She said it was okay to be scared and shy. She said Lily was brave and beautiful. She said Lily could try again next time. Lily felt a little better. She said thank you and sorry. The teacher said no need to be sorry. She said she was proud of Lily. Lily smiled and hugged the teacher. She still liked to sing and dance. She still wanted to be on the stage. She knew she could do it next time. +Lily liked to draw with her pencil. She drew flowers and stars and cats on her paper. She was happy when she drew. + +But Tom did not like to draw. He liked to destroy. He took Lily's pencil and broke it in two. He laughed and threw the pieces on the floor. He was mean. + +Lily was sad and angry. She cried and told Mom. Mom came and saw what Tom did. She was not happy. She told Tom to say sorry and pick up the pieces. She gave Lily a new pencil and a hug. + +Lily smiled and thanked Mom. She went to the table and drew again. She drew a high mountain and a big sun. She was happy again. + +Tom was sorry and sad. He picked up the pieces and said sorry to Lily. He asked if he could draw with her. Lily nodded and gave him a paper. He drew a car and a dog. He was happy too. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play and have fun. But they also have to study for school. Anna likes to study. She reads books and writes words. Ben does not like to study. He plays games and watches TV. + +One day, their mom says, "Anna and Ben, you have a test tomorrow. You need to study hard and go to bed early." Anna says, "OK, mom. I will study now and take a shower later." Ben says, "OK, mom. I will take a shower now and study later." + +Anna studies for a long time. She learns many things. She feels happy and smart. She takes a shower and goes to bed. Ben takes a shower for a short time. He does not study. He plays games and watches TV. He feels bored and lazy. He goes to bed late. + +The next day, Anna and Ben go to school. They take the test. Anna knows all the answers. She does very well. She gets a good grade. Ben does not know the answers. He does very poorly. He gets a bad grade. + +Anna is proud of herself. She says, "Mom, I studied hard and I did well on the test." Mom says, "Good job, Anna. I am proud of you too. You worked hard and you earned your grade." Ben is sad and ashamed. He says, "Mom, I did not study and I did badly on the test." Mom says, "I am sorry, Ben. You did not work hard and you did not earn your grade." + +Anna and Ben learn a lesson. Anna learns that studying is fun and rewarding. Ben learns that studying is important and necessary. They both learn that being fair means doing your best and being honest. They both promise to study hard and be fair from now on. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to swing and slide and run. But they did not like the big rat that lived under the bench. The rat was mean and scary. It had sharp teeth and a long tail. + +One day, the rat came out of its hole and saw Lily and Tom. It wanted to scare them away. It ran towards them, making a loud noise. Lily and Tom were fearful. They did not know what to do. + +"Help!" Lily cried. "The rat is coming!" + +"Run!" Tom said. "Run to the slide!" + +They ran as fast as they could, but the rat was faster. It caught up with Tom and pinched his leg. Tom felt a sharp pain and screamed. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow! The rat pinched me!" + +Lily heard Tom's scream and turned around. She saw the rat biting Tom's leg. She was angry and brave. She picked up a stick and hit the rat on the head. The rat let go of Tom and ran away. + +"Are you okay, Tom?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, thank you, Lily. You saved me!" Tom said. + +They hugged each other and ran to their mom. They told her what happened. She checked Tom's leg and put a band-aid on it. She praised Lily for being a good friend and a hero. She gave them both a hug and a kiss. + +They were happy and proud. They did not see the rat again. They played in the park without fear. +Anna loved to help her mom in the kitchen. She liked to stir, pour, and taste the food. But there was one thing she was not allowed to touch: the cream. Mom said the cream was delicate and could spoil easily. Anna wondered what the cream looked like and how it felt. + +One day, when mom was busy on the phone, Anna saw the cream on the counter. It was in a big bowl with a whisk. Anna was curious. She climbed on a chair and reached for the bowl. She dipped her finger in the cream and brought it to her mouth. It was sweet and smooth. She liked it. + +She wanted more. She grabbed the whisk and started to beat the cream. It made a funny sound and splashed everywhere. Anna giggled. She did not notice that mom had finished her call and was coming back to the kitchen. + +"Anna, what are you doing?" mom asked in a loud voice. She saw the mess on the counter, the floor, and Anna's face. She was not happy. + +"I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to touch the cream. It was delicate and yummy," Anna said in a small voice. She looked at mom with big eyes. + +Mom sighed. She was angry, but she also loved Anna. She took a cloth and wiped Anna's face. She said, "I know you were curious, but you should not touch the cream without asking me. It is not safe and it is wasteful. Next time, you can help me make whipped cream, okay?" + +Anna nodded. She said, "Okay, mom. I'm sorry. I love you." + +Mom hugged her. She said, "I love you too, Anna. Now let's clean up this mess." +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the garden. There are many flowers in the garden. Tom likes the sunflowers. They are big and yellow. Lily likes the roses. They are small and red. + +One day, Tom and Lily are playing in the garden. Tom sees a big sunflower. He wants to pick it. He runs to the sunflower. He pulls it hard. But the sunflower does not come out. It is stuck in the ground. + +"Stop, Tom!" Lily says. "You are hurting the sunflower. It is not yours. It belongs to the garden." + +Tom does not listen. He pulls harder. He wants the sunflower. He thinks it is pretty. + +But then, he feels something on his hand. It is hairy. It is a bee. The bee is angry. It stings Tom. Tom cries. He drops the sunflower. He runs to Lily. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom says. "The bee bit me. It hurts." + +Lily feels sorry for Tom. She hugs him. She says, "I'm sorry, Tom. The bee was protecting the sunflower. The sunflower is its home. You should not take it. You should say sorry to the sunflower and the bee." + +Tom nods. He says, "I'm sorry, sunflower. I'm sorry, bee. I was bad. I will not do it again." + +Lily smiles. She says, "It's okay, Tom. You are still my friend. Come, let's go to the house. Mom will put some ice on your hand. It will make it better." + +Tom and Lily hold hands. They walk to the house. They are still friends. They learned a lesson. They will be nice to the flowers and the bees. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. But today it was very cold. The wind was blowing and the sky was gray. + +"I don't like this cold," Ben said. "It makes my nose run and my fingers hurt." + +"Me too," Lily said. "Let's go home and have some hot cocoa." + +They started to walk back to their house. But on the way, they saw a big pile of leaves. They looked brown and crunchy. + +"Wow, look at that!" Ben said. "Let's jump in the leaves. It will be fun." + +He ran to the pile and jumped in. He laughed and threw some leaves in the air. + +Lily followed him. But when she jumped in, she felt something hard and sharp. She screamed and pulled out her foot. There was a file stuck in her shoe. It had cut her toe and made it bleed. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily cried. "This hurts. Who put a file in the leaves? That's not nice." + +Ben stopped laughing. He looked at the file and the blood. He felt sorry for Lily. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," he said. "I didn't know there was a file in the leaves. Maybe someone was cleaning their house and threw it away. Come on, let's go home and get a band-aid." + +He helped Lily walk to their house. They told their mom what happened. She cleaned Lily's toe and put a band-aid on it. She also gave them some hot cocoa and cookies. + +"That was a bad file," Lily said. "It made me complain and cry." + +"Yes, it was," Ben said. "But you are brave and strong. And we still had some fun in the leaves." + +They hugged each other and drank their cocoa. They decided to play inside until the cold was gone. +Tim and Kim were twins who liked to play in the park. They had a big ball that they kicked and threw to each other. One day, they saw a big dog in the park. The dog was black and had red eyes. It looked scary and mean. + +"Let's tease the dog!" said Tim. He picked up the ball and ran towards the dog. He threw the ball at the dog and shouted, "Bad dog! Bad dog!" + +Kim followed Tim and laughed. She thought it was fun to tease the dog. She also threw the ball at the dog and said, "Go away, dog! Go away!" + +The dog did not like to be teased. It growled and barked. It chased Tim and Kim. It wanted to bite them. Tim and Kim were scared. They ran away from the dog. They looked for a place to hide. + +They saw a big tree with a hole in it. They ran to the tree and crawled into the hole. They hoped the dog would not find them. They hugged each other and shivered. + +Inside the hole, it was dark and cold. They could not see anything. They heard a noise. It sounded like a hiss. They felt something move. It felt like a tail. They smelled something bad. It smelled like dead. + +They screamed. They realized they were not alone in the hole. There was a snake in the hole. A big snake. A hungry snake. The snake wanted to eat them. + +They wished they had not teased the dog. They wished they had been nice to the dog. They wished they could get out of the hole. They wished they could go home. They wished they could see their mom and dad. They wished they could say sorry. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big house with a pointy roof and a black cat. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's go there," Ben said. "Maybe we can find some candy." + +"No, Ben, that's a witch's house," Lily said. "She is mean and scary. She can turn us into frogs or mice." + +Ben did not believe Lily. He was brave and curious. He ran to the door and knocked. Lily followed him, but she was afraid. + +The door opened and a woman with a long nose and a hat came out. She looked at the children and smiled. + +"Hello, little ones," she said. "What are you doing here?" + +"We are sorry, miss," Lily said. "We were just playing. We did not mean to bother you." + +The woman laughed. "You are not bothering me. You are just in time for tea. Come in, come in. I have cookies and cake and juice for you." + +She took their hands and led them inside. The house was dark and full of strange things. There were books and bottles and jars and candles and spiders and bats. Lily and Ben felt nervous. + +"Sit down, sit down," the woman said. "Make yourselves comfortable. I will be right back." + +She went to the kitchen and came back with a tray. She put it on the table and poured some tea for them. + +"Drink up, drink up," she said. "It's good for you. It will make you useful." + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They did not want to drink the tea. They thought it might be a trick. + +"Thank you, miss, but we are not thirsty," Ben said. "We have to go now. Our mom is waiting for us." + +The woman frowned. "No, no, you can't go. You have to stay with me. You have to be my friends. You have to kiss me." + +She leaned forward and tried to kiss them. Lily and Ben screamed and pushed her away. They ran to the door and opened it. They saw their mom outside. She had been looking for them. + +"Mom, mom, help us!" they cried. "There's a witch in there. She wanted to kiss us and make us useful." + +Their mom hugged them and took them away from the house. She was angry and scared. + +"Who is that woman?" she asked. "What did she do to you?" + +"She is a witch, mom," Lily said. "She invited us for tea, but we did not drink it. We think it was a bad tea." + +Their mom looked at the house and saw the woman at the window. She was waving and smiling. + +"Stay away from her, children," she said. "She is not a nice lady. She is a wicked witch. She wants to use you for her spells. You were very lucky to escape." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They were glad to be safe with their mom. They learned their lesson. They never went near the witch's house again. They never wanted to kiss a witch. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and make mud pies. They were very messy, but they had a lot of fun. + +"Look, I made a big cake!" Lily said, showing Tom her mud pie. + +"It looks yummy!" Tom said, pretending to eat it. "But we should wash our hands before we go inside. Mommy will be angry if we make the house dirty." + +Lily nodded. She followed Tom to the tap. But when they turned it on, the water was very cold. Lily gasped and pulled her hands away. + +"Brrr! The water is too cold!" she said. "I don't want to wash my hands!" + +Tom looked at her. He knew she was scared of the cold water. He was scared too, but he wanted to be brave. + +"Come on, Lily. It's not so bad. We can do it together. We can count to three and then put our hands under the water. It will be over soon. And then we can go inside and have a snack. Are you ready?" + +Lily nodded again. She trusted Tom. She held his hand and they counted together. + +"One, two, three!" + +They put their hands under the water. It was very cold, but they did not cry. They rubbed their hands with soap and rinsed them. They felt proud of themselves. + +"See? We did it!" Tom said, smiling. + +"We are brave!" Lily said, smiling too. + +They dried their hands with a towel and ran inside. Mommy was waiting for them with some cookies and milk. She hugged them and praised them. + +"You are very brave, Lily and Tom. And very clean. Well done!" she said. + +Lily and Tom smiled. They ate their cookies and drank their milk. They were happy. They liked to be brave and clean. And they liked to play in the garden. +Lila was a little otter who loved to wander. She liked to swim in the river, play with the fish, and explore new places. But her mother always told her to stay close to the den and not go too far. + +One day, Lila saw a shiny thing in the water. She was curious and wanted to see what it was. She swam towards it, forgetting her mother's words. She did not notice that the river was getting faster and deeper. She reached the shiny thing and saw that it was a bottle. She tried to grab it, but it slipped from her paws. + +"Help!" she cried. "I'm stuck!" + +She looked around and saw that she was far away from her home. She did not know where she was. She was scared and cold. She wished she had listened to her mother. + +Then she heard a voice. It was her father. He had heard her cry and followed the river. He saw her trapped by the bottle and the current. He quickly swam to her and pushed the bottle away. He grabbed her by the scruff and carried her to the shore. + +"Lila, are you okay?" he asked. + +"Yes, daddy, I'm okay. Thank you for saving me," she said. + +He hugged her and licked her fur. He felt her soft and warm. + +"Lila, why did you wander so far? You know it's dangerous. Your mother was very worried about you," he said. + +"I'm sorry, daddy. I saw a shiny thing and I wanted to see it. I forgot what mommy said. I was silly and foolish," she said. + +He looked at her with love and said, "Lila, you are not silly or foolish. You are brave and curious. But you have to be careful and obey your mother. She knows what's best for you. She loves you very much, and so do I." + +Lila nodded and said, "I love you too, daddy. And I love mommy. I will not wander again. I will stay close to you and listen to you." + +They snuggled together and waited for her mother to come. They were happy and safe. Lila learned her lesson. She never wandered again. +Tom and Lily were going to the zoo with their mom. They were very happy to see the animals. They got on the bus and then they got off at the big gate. Mom bought the tickets and they walked inside. + +"Look, there is an elevator!" Tom said. He liked elevators. They made him feel like he was flying. "Can we go on it, mom?" + +"Sure, we can go on it. But we have to wait for our turn. There are many people here today." Mom said. She held their hands and moved to the line. + +The elevator was big and shiny. It had many buttons and lights. Tom and Lily wanted to press them all. But mom said they could only press the one they needed. They wanted to go to the top floor, where the birds and monkeys were. + +When it was their turn, they got on the elevator with mom and some other people. Mom pressed the button with the number 4. The elevator door closed and the elevator started to move. It went up and up and up. + +"Wow, we are so high!" Lily said. She looked out the window and saw the trees and the sky. She saw a big bird flying by. She waved at it. + +But then, the elevator stopped. It made a loud noise and the lights went off. It was dark and quiet. Tom and Lily felt scared. They hugged mom. + +"What happened, mom?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know, honey. Maybe the elevator is broken. Don't worry, someone will come and help us soon." Mom said. She tried to sound calm, but she was worried too. + +They waited and waited. The elevator was dirty and hot. There was dust and trash on the floor. There was a bad smell. Tom and Lily felt thirsty and hungry. They wished they were outside with the animals. + +After a long time, they heard a voice. It came from a speaker on the wall. + +"Hello, this is the zoo staff. We are sorry for the trouble. The elevator is stuck. We are working to fix it. Please stay calm and do not panic. We will get you out as soon as possible." + +Tom and Lily felt a little better. They heard the voice. They knew someone was trying to help them. They hoped the elevator would move again soon. They wanted to go to the zoo. They wanted to see the animals. They wanted to have fun. +Lily and Tom were having lunch with Mom. They had cheese and bread and apples on their plates. Lily liked cheese and bread, but she did not like apples. She pushed them away with her fork. + +"Can I have more cheese, Mom?" she asked. + +Mom smiled and gave her more cheese. "You have to eat some apples too, Lily. They are good for you. They make you strong and healthy." + +Lily made a face. "But I don't like them. They are sour and hard." + +Tom looked at his sister and said, "I like apples. They are sweet and crunchy. Can I have your apples, Lily?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She remembered that Tom had shared his cookies with her yesterday. She remembered that he was her brother and her friend. She decided to be nice to him. + +"Okay, Tom. You can have my apples. But you have to give me some of your bread." + +Tom nodded and smiled. He took Lily's apples and gave her some of his bread. They swapped their plates and ate happily. + +Mom watched them and felt proud. She said, "You are very good children. You share and you care. I love you both very much." + +Lily and Tom hugged Mom and said, "We love you too, Mom." +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and watch videos. One day, they find a new video on the shelf. It has a picture of a big cat and a small mouse. + +"Let's watch this video!" Lily says. "It looks fun!" + +"OK!" Ben agrees. They put the video in the player and sit on the couch. + +The video starts. The big cat is chasing the small mouse. The mouse is running and hiding. The cat is growling and jumping. The video is clear and loud. + +Lily and Ben laugh and clap. They speak to the cat and the mouse. + +"Go, mouse, go!" Lily cheers. "You are smart and fast!" + +"Bad cat, bad!" Ben scolds. "You are mean and scary!" + +The video ends. The mouse escapes and the cat gives up. Lily and Ben are happy. + +"That was a good video!" Lily says. "I like the mouse!" + +"Me too!" Ben says. "The cat was silly!" + +They hug and smile. They are good friends. They like to watch videos. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to read books. Her mom made a promise to her. She said, "If you read five books, I will take you to the park." + +Lily was very happy. She read five books very fast. The books were light and easy. She told her mom, "I read all the books. Can we go to the park now?" + +Her mom said, "I am sorry, Lily. I forgot my promise. It is too late to go to the park today." Lily was sad. She did not go to the park. She went to bed with a sad face. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a hidden toy box in his room. Inside the toy box, he had many toys that he loved to play with every day. One day, Tim found a new toy in the box. It was a small car with the word "license" written on it. + +Tim took the car and went to show it to his mom. He held the car tightly in his hand and ran to the kitchen where his mom was. "Mom, look at my car!" he said, holding the car up for her to see. "It has the word 'license' on it!" + +His mom smiled and said, "That's a special car, Tim. It means you can drive it all around the house!" Tim was very excited and thanked his mom. He held the car and ran back to his room to play with it. + +Tim played with his new car all day long. He held it as he drove it around his room, down the hall, and even in the living room. He loved his new car with the word "license" on it, and he was happy that it was hidden in his toy box for him to find. +Once upon a time, there was a wise old owl. He lived in a big tree in the forest. The wise owl had a shield. He used the shield to help his friends when they needed him. + +One day, a little bird came to the wise owl. The bird was sad because a big wind was coming. The wise owl told the bird to come with him. They went to the big tree and the wise owl used his shield to protect the bird from the wind. + +After the wind was gone, the bird was happy. The wise owl taught the bird that it was important to help others when they need it. The bird learned to be wise like the owl and to share the shield with others in the forest. + +The moral of the story is to help others when they need it and to be wise like the owl. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, the sun was very hot, and Lily felt very warm. She wanted to help her friends stay cool too. + +Lily had a big umbrella that was fragile. She thought, "I can lend my umbrella to my friends, so they can play in the shade." She went to her friends, and they were happy to see her. + +Lily opened the fragile umbrella and shared it with her friends. They played under the umbrella and had lots of fun. They were all very thankful that Lily lent them her umbrella. And they all had a great day in the sun, staying cool and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a big jug of juice. It was in a small house with many kids. One day, a bossy boy named Tim wanted the jug all to himself. He did not want to share with the other kids. Tim said, "This jug is mine! I will not share!" + +A nice girl named Sue heard Tim. She did not like how bossy he was. Sue said, "We should share the jug with everyone. It is not nice to keep it all for yourself." Tim looked at Sue and thought about what she said. He knew that sharing was the right thing to do. + +So, Tim and Sue shared the jug of juice with all the kids in the house. They all drank the juice and had a fun time. Tim learned that sharing was better than being bossy. From that day on, Tim shared everything with his friends, and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who could not speak. He lived in a big tree with his family. The bird was sad because he wanted to talk to his friends, but he could not say anything. His friends tried to help him, but they did not know what to do. + +One day, the little bird found a poor, broken twig on the ground. He picked it up with his beak and took it to his friends. They all looked at the twig and thought about how they could use it to help the bird speak. They decided to make a magic wand with the twig. + +The little bird's friends took the poor twig and waved it in the air while they all said, "Speak, bird, speak!" Suddenly, the little bird could talk! He was so happy, and he thanked his friends for helping him. From that day on, the little bird could speak, and he sang beautiful songs with his friends in the big tree. +Once upon a time, there was a very noisy bird. This bird loved to sing all day long. The bird lived in a big tree near a house. In the house, there was a little girl named Mia. + +One day, Mia's mom made a big pizza for dinner. The smell of the pizza was so good that the noisy bird could smell it too. The bird wanted to come and see what the smell was. + +The bird flew down from the tree and came to the window of Mia's house. Mia saw the bird and smiled. She opened the window and gave a small piece of pizza to the bird. The bird was very happy and sang a thank you song. From that day, Mia and the noisy bird became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big machine that could fly high in the sky. It was very special because it could help people learn new things. One day, a little girl named Lisa wanted to learn how to count. + +"Machine, machine, please help me learn to count," Lisa asked. The machine made a happy sound and started to teach Lisa. But then, a naughty boy named Tom came and pushed the machine. It fell down and could not go high in the sky anymore. Lisa was sad, and Tom laughed. + +Lisa knew she had to fix the machine to learn more. She asked her friends to help her. Together, they worked hard and fixed the machine. The machine was happy and flew high in the sky again. Tom saw this and said, "I'm sorry, Lisa. I want to learn too." Lisa smiled and said, "Of course, Tom. We can learn together with the machine." And they all learned happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a dark forest. In the forest, there lived a big bear. The bear was nice but he did not like the dark. + +One day, the bear set out to find a friend. He walked and walked until he saw a little girl. The little girl was not scared of the bear. She said, "Hi, bear! My name is Lily. Do you want to be friends?" + +The bear and Lily became good friends. They played all day in the village. When the dark came, the bear was not scared anymore. Lily held his hand and they went home together. Now, the bear and Lily were happy and not scared of the dark. +Once upon a time, there was a little robot. The robot had a big dream. The robot wanted to make friends and play with the kids. But the robot looked harsh, and the kids were scared. + +One day, the robot saw a bird. The bird was not scared of the robot. The robot and the bird played all day. They played with a ball and had fun. The robot was very happy. + +The kids saw the robot and the bird playing. They saw that the robot was not harsh. They wanted to play with the robot too. So, the robot, the bird, and the kids all played together. The robot's dream came true. +Once upon a time, there was a big park. In the park, there was a big slide. All the kids loved to play on the slide. One day, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. + +Lily saw the big slide and wanted to play on it. She asked her mom, "Can I play on the slide, please?" Her mom said, "Yes, you can play on the slide, but be careful." + +Lily climbed up the slide and slid down. She was so happy. Then, she saw some kids dancing near the slide. They were dancing to fun music. Lily joined them and started to dance too. They all danced and played on the slide together. It was a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was an obedient dog named Spot. Spot liked to think a lot. He thought about the moon at night. He liked to look at the moon and how it was big and round. + +One day, Spot wanted to go to the moon. He thought it would be fun to jump and play there. Spot tried to jump high to reach the moon. He jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. He was sad. + +Spot did not give up. He tried to climb a tree to get closer to the moon. He climbed higher and higher, but he could not reach the moon. Spot slipped and fell from the tree. He got hurt and cried. The moon was still far away, and Spot was sad and hurt. The end. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a pale girl named Lily. She had a toy skull that she loved very much. Lily would play with the skull all day long. + +One day, Lily took her toy skull to the park. They had a lot of fun playing together. They went on the swings, and they played in the sand. Lily was very happy. + +As the sun began to set, it was time to go home. Before Lily left the park, she gave her toy skull a big kiss. She held it close and said, "I love you, Mr. Skull." They walked home together, hand in hand, excited for more fun days to come. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. Tim saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. He asked his mom, "Can I climb the tree, please?" His mom said, "Yes, but be careful." + +Tim started to climb the tree. He went up and up. He saw a loud bird in the tree. The bird said, "Hello, Tim!" Tim was surprised and said, "Hello, loud bird!" The bird told Tim that he had wisdom to share with him. + +The bird said, "If you are kind and help others, you will be happy." Tim listened to the bird's wisdom and said, "Thank you, loud bird." Then, Tim climbed down the tree and went back to his mom. He was happy to have learned something new and wanted to share the wisdom with everyone he met. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Anna. She loved to play with her friends. One day, she wanted to invite them to her house for a fun playdate. + +Anna lived on a long road. The trees on the side of the road were very thick. She walked down the road to her friends' houses to invite them to come and play. + +Her friends were happy to come. They all walked down the road together, holding hands. They played and laughed all day long. And they all had a great time at Anna's house. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sue. Sue wanted to create a sweater for her mom. She tried very hard to make it nice and warm. + +Sue found some yarn in many colors. She used red, blue, green, and yellow. She worked all day to make the sweater. She was very excited to give it to her mom. + +When Sue was done, the sweater looked a bit ugly. The colors were all mixed up. But her mom loved it. She said, "Thank you, Sue. This sweater is the best gift ever!" Sue was happy that her mom liked the sweater, even if it was a little ugly. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toys. One day, he saw a new kid named Sam in the park. Tim wanted to play with Sam, but he was too shy to ask. + +Tim thought of a question to ask Sam. He walked up to Sam and said, "Do you want to play with me?" Sam looked at Tim and smiled. "Yes, I would love to play with you!" Sam replied. + +As they played, Tim accidentally broke one of Sam's toys. Sam was upset. Tim said, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to break your toy." Sam looked at Tim and said, "It's okay, we can still play together." They continued to play and became best friends. +One day, a pink van came to the park. It was a sunny day, and many kids were playing. A little girl named Lily saw the van and wanted to join the fun. + +Lily walked up to the pink van and saw a nice lady inside. The lady said, "Hi, I am Miss Joy. Do you want to join us and play with the toys in my pink van?" Lily smiled and said, "Yes, please!" + +Lily and the other kids played with the toys from the pink van. They had lots of fun together. After a while, it was time for the pink van to go. Miss Joy said, "Bye, kids! I hope you had fun." All the kids waved goodbye, and they couldn't wait for the pink van to come back again. +Once upon a time, in a big green forest, there lived a weak little bear named Ben. Ben loved to eat honey. His favorite thing to do was to find yummy honey in the trees. + +One sunny day, Ben found a big tree with lots of honey inside. He wanted to remove the honey from the tree to eat it. But Ben was too weak to reach it. He tried and tried, but the honey was too high. + +Then, Ben had an idea. He asked his friend, a strong big bear named Sam, to help him. Sam was happy to help. Together, they removed the honey from the tree. Ben and Sam shared the sweet honey and had a great day. +Once upon a time, in a big tree, there was a nest. In the nest, there were three baby birds. They were bald and small. They lived with their mom and dad. They loved their home. + +One day, a big wind came. The baby birds were scared. They screamed loud. Their mom and dad told them, "Don't worry, we will keep you safe." The baby birds listened to their mom and dad. They felt better. + +The wind stopped, and the baby birds were safe. They learned that it is important to trust their mom and dad. They knew that their mom and dad would always help them when they were scared. The baby birds were happy, and they grew big and strong. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia had a favorite toy, a cute bear named Buddy. Buddy had a big red button on his tummy. Mia loved to press the button to hear Buddy say, "I love you!" + +One day, Mia's friend, Sam, came to play. Sam saw Buddy and asked, "Can I play with Buddy too?" Mia thought for a moment, then said, "Yes, I will lend Buddy to you. But be careful with the button, it's tough to fix if it breaks." + +Sam played with Buddy all day. They had lots of fun together. But then, Sam pressed the button too hard, and it broke. Sam was sad and scared. He didn't know what to do. + +Mia saw Sam's face and knew what happened. But she remembered she had told Sam that the button was tough to fix. Mia said, "Don't worry, Sam. I will help you fix Buddy's button." + +Mia and Sam worked together to fix the button. It was tough, but they did it. Buddy's button was fixed, and he could say "I love you!" again. Mia and Sam were happy, and they learned that when friends help each other, they can fix tough problems. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a dog named Spot. They liked to play in the park near their home. One sunny day, they went to the park to play with a ball. + +While they were playing, a big bird flew down and took the ball. Tim felt sad and urged Spot to help him get the ball back. "Spot, let's get the ball back from the bird," Tim said. Spot barked and wagged his tail. They ran after the bird together. + +They followed the bird to a tree. Tim called out, "Please, bird, give us our ball back. We want to play." The bird listened and dropped the ball. Tim and Spot were happy. They said "thank you" to the bird and went back home. They played with the ball all day and had a fine time. +One day, a pink bird named Lucy went to school. At school, Lucy's teach was a big, blue elephant named Mr. Trunk. Mr. Trunk liked to joke and make the kids laugh. + +During class, Mr. Trunk said, "Why did the bird go to school? To get a little tweet-ment!" All the kids laughed and Lucy felt happy. She loved when Mr. Trunk made jokes. + +After school, Lucy went home and told her mom the joke. Her mom laughed and said, "That's a funny joke, Lucy!" Lucy felt proud and knew that she had a fun day at school with her friends and her teach, Mr. Trunk. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy cars. One day, he went to his friend's house to play. They had so much fun playing with toy cars and blocks. They laughed and talked while they played. + +"Can I leave my toy car here?" Tim asked his friend. "I want to play with it next time I come." + +"Sure!" his friend said. "We can play with it again when you come back." + +When Tim went home, he felt guilty. He thought that maybe his friend would play with his toy car when he was not there. He wanted to play with his toy car, too. So, the next day, Tim went back to his friend's house. + +"Can I have my toy car back?" Tim asked. "I missed playing with it." + +"Of course!" his friend said, giving the toy car back to Tim. "Now we can play with it together." + +From that day on, Tim and his friend always played with their toys together. Tim never felt guilty again because he knew that sharing was the best way to have fun with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a famous cat named Tom. Tom loved to play with his marble. One day, he met a mouse named Jerry. Jerry was very small but smart. + +Tom said, "Let's play a game with my marble." Jerry agreed and they decided to measure how far they could roll the marble. Tom rolled the marble first. It went far. Then, it was Jerry's turn. He rolled the marble too, but not as far as Tom. + +Tom smiled and said, "I won! I rolled the marble farther." Jerry smiled too and said, "That was fun! Let's play again." So, Tom and Jerry played with the marble all day long. They became good friends and had a lot of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia liked to pretend she was a queen. She had a big wall in her room that she used as her castle. Mia was very happy playing in her pretend castle. + +One day, Mia's friend, Tom, came over to play. Tom wanted to pretend he was a dragon. But Mia did not want a dragon in her castle. This made them both feel troubled. They did not know how to play together. + +Mia had an idea. She asked Tom if he could be a nice dragon instead. Tom liked the idea. So, Mia and Tom played together. Mia was the queen and Tom was the nice dragon. They had a lot of fun and were not troubled anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a small island. On this island, there were many busy animals. They liked to work and play together. The island was a happy place for them. + +One day, a little bird wanted to cut a tree branch to make a new home. The bird asked his friend, the squirrel, to help. The squirrel was very good at cutting branches. They worked together and cut the branch. + +After they cut the branch, the bird and the squirrel were very happy. They had a big party with all their friends on the busy island. They danced, played games, and had lots of fun. The little bird now had a new home, and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big hall. In the hall, there was a little seed. The seed wanted to grow, but it was very stubborn. It did not want help from anyone. + +One day, the sun shone through the hall's window. The seed felt the warm light and started to grow. It grew into a tiny plant. The plant was happy, but it was still stubborn. It wanted to grow all by itself. + +As days went by, the plant grew bigger and bigger. The people in the hall saw the growing plant and were happy. Even though the plant was stubborn, it grew tall and strong. And everyone loved the stubborn plant in the big hall. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty girl named Lily. She had a pin that she liked a lot. The pin was very pretty, too. Lily wore it on her dress every day. + +One day, Lily met a boy named Tom. Tom saw the pretty pin on Lily's dress. They started to discuss the pin. Tom told Lily that he liked her pin. Lily said thank you and smiled. + +From that day on, Lily and Tom became good friends. They would play together and discuss many things. And sometimes, Lily would let Tom wear her pretty pin. They were very happy. +A girl named Mia had a sock. She wanted to improve her sock. She wanted it to be the most graceful sock ever. + +One day, Mia met a boy named Tim. Tim saw her sock and said, "My sock is better than yours!" Mia got sad. She did not like that Tim's sock was better. + +Mia asked her mom to help her. Her mom said, "Let's make your sock more graceful!" They put pretty things on the sock. Now, Mia's sock was very beautiful. + +Mia saw Tim again. She showed him her sock. Tim said, "Wow! Your sock is so graceful now!" Mia was happy. They both had beautiful socks and became friends. +One day, a little bird was flying around. The bird saw a big tree with many red berries on it. The bird wanted to eat the berries, so it flew down to the tree. + +The bird tried to get the berries, but they were too high. The bird was persistent and did not give up. It had an idea! The bird started to shake the branch with the berries on it. The branch moved and the berries fell down. + +The bird was happy and ate the berries. It was full and did not want any more. The bird flew away to find its friends and tell them about the yummy berries it found. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. He had a big desk in his room. On the desk, there were his toys, books, and colors. Tim loved to play and draw on his desk. + +One day, Tim's friend, Sam, came to play. Sam saw the desk and liked it very much. He asked Tim, "Can you lend me your desk?" Tim was a good friend, so he said, "Yes, but be careful with it." Sam was very happy. + +Sam was careful with the desk. They played with toys and drew pictures. They had lots of fun. When it was time for Sam to go home, he said, "Thank you for lending me your desk, Tim." Tim smiled and said, "You're welcome! Come back and play again soon." +Once upon a time, there was a gym. It was a fun place where kids could play and jump. They had a wild time there. They would run, jump, and laugh all day long. + +One day, a big mess was made in the gym. There were toys, balls, and blocks everywhere. The kids knew they needed to clean the gym. So, they all worked together. They picked up the toys, put the balls away, and stacked the blocks. + +After they cleaned the gym, it was time to play again. The kids were happy that they had a clean and safe place to be wild and have fun. They learned that when they help each other, they can make their gym a better place to play. And they all played happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a large dog named Spot. Spot loved to play and run all day. He had many friends in the park. + +One day, Spot saw a pretty butterfly. He wanted to catch it. Spot ran and ran, but he had to pause to catch his breath. The butterfly flew away, and Spot felt sad. + +Spot made a wish to catch the butterfly. He tried again and again. At last, Spot caught the butterfly in his mouth. He was so happy! Spot let the butterfly go and they became friends. +Once upon a time, a big bird lived near the shore. The bird loved to soar high in the sky. It would fly over the sea and watch the fish swim. The bird was so happy to see the water and the sand. + +One day, the bird saw a dead fish on the shore. The bird felt sad for the fish. It wanted to help the fish, but it could not. The bird kept flying and looking for more fish to play with. + +As the bird soared, it did not see the bad storm coming. The wind blew hard, and the rain fell. The bird tried to fly back to the shore, but it was too late. The storm was too strong, and the bird fell into the sea. The bird could not swim, and it sank into the deep water. The bird was gone, and the shore was quiet again. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went to play outside. She saw a big, amazing tree with a switch hanging from a branch. Lucy wanted to see what the switch could do. + +Lucy started to skip towards the tree. She was happy and excited. When she got to the tree, she reached up and pulled the switch. Suddenly, the tree began to shake and make fun sounds. + +As Lucy watched, the tree changed colors and dropped yummy treats for her to eat. She knew she had found something special. Lucy loved to skip and play by the amazing tree with the switch. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy motor. The motor was weird. It could talk! Tim loved to play with the motor all day. + +One day, Tim took his talking motor to the park. They played together and had lots of fun. The motor would say funny things that made Tim laugh. They played in the sand and went on the swings. + +As the sun went down, it was time for Tim and his talking motor to go home. They were very tired but happy. Tim knew that he and his weird motor would have many more fun days together. +Once upon a time, there was an intelligent dog named Buddy. Buddy loved to study and learn new tricks. One day, Buddy's owner made a big sandwich for lunch. + +While Buddy was studying, a sneaky cat named Whiskers came into the house. Whiskers saw the big sandwich on the table and wanted to eat it. Whiskers climbed on the chair and then onto the table. + +Buddy saw Whiskers trying to eat the sandwich. He knew he had to stop Whiskers. Buddy barked loudly and jumped on the table too. They both wanted the sandwich, but Buddy was bigger and smarter. + +Buddy used a trick he learned from studying. He pushed the chair away from the table, so Whiskers couldn't get back down. Then, Buddy jumped off the table with the sandwich in his mouth. + +Buddy's owner came into the room and saw what happened. He was so proud of Buddy for being intelligent and saving the sandwich. Buddy and his owner shared the big sandwich and had a happy lunch together. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a small bunny. The bunny was scared of the dark. Every night, when the sun went down, the bunny would run to its mommy. The mommy bunny would provide a warm hug and tell the bunny not to worry. + +One day, the bunny got lost in the forest. It started to get dark, and the bunny was scared. It wanted its mommy's warm hug. The bunny sat down and started to wait for its mommy to find it. + +As the bunny waited, it heard a soft voice. It was a kind bird. The bird knew the way back to the bunny's home. The bird said, "Don't be scared. I will help you find your mommy." The bunny felt better and followed the bird. Soon, the bunny was back home, safe and sound, with its mommy's warm hug. +Once, in a small town, there was a perfect day. The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. A little girl named Amy was playing outside with her toy car. She liked to make the car go fast and then make it stop. She would laugh and clap her hands when the car stopped. + +One day, while Amy was playing, a strong wind blew through the town. The wind carried ash from a fire far away. The ash fell from the sky like snow. Amy saw the ash and stopped her car. She looked up and saw the ash falling all around her. + +Amy ran inside to tell her mom about the ash. Her mom said, "It's okay, Amy. The wind brought the ash here. We can clean it up and keep playing." So, Amy and her mom cleaned the ash and went back to playing with the toy car. They made the car go fast and stop, and they laughed and clapped their hands. The perfect day was saved. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy mine that he loved very much. One day, he found an empty bottle and had a great idea. + +Tim decided to squeeze his mine and put all the fun inside the empty bottle. He wanted to keep the fun safe and sound. He squeezed and squeezed until all the fun was inside the bottle. Then Tim put the bottle on his shelf and went to play with his friend, Sam. + +Sam asked Tim, "Why did you put all the fun in the bottle?" Tim said, "I wanted to keep it safe." Sam told Tim, "But now you can't play with your mine anymore." Tim realized Sam was right. He opened the bottle and let the fun out. They both played with the mine and had a great time. Tim learned that it's important to share and enjoy things, not just keep them locked away. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to twist her hair while looking at photos. One day, she found a big photo book under her bed. Lucy was excited and started to flip through the pages. + +In the book, Lucy saw a photo of a big dog. The dog looked friendly, but Lucy was alert. She knew that some dogs could be mean. She wished she could play with the dog in the photo, but she knew it was just a picture. + +One day, Lucy went to the park with her mom. She saw the same big dog from the photo! Lucy was so excited that she ran towards the dog. But the dog was not friendly. It barked loudly and bit Lucy's arm. Lucy cried and her mom had to take her home. The photo book was not magical after all, and Lucy learned to be more careful around dogs. +Once upon a time, there was a big, thick tree. The tree lived near a big billboard. The tree wanted to grow taller, but the billboard did not allow it. The tree was sad. + +One day, a strong wind came. It blew and blew, and the tree knew this could be its chance. The wind blew the billboard down, and the tree was free to grow. + +As time passed, the tree grew taller and taller. It was now the tallest tree in the forest. The tree was happy and thanked the wind for helping it grow. The thick tree and the wind became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a cat named Max. Max loved to play with string. One day, Max found a big box full of string. The strings were all mixed up and not organized. Max wanted to have fun, but first, he had to work. + +Max started to work on the strings. He pulled out one string at a time. He put the red strings with the red strings, the blue strings with the blue strings, and the yellow strings with the yellow strings. Soon, all the strings were organized. + +Now that the strings were organized, Max could play. He jumped and played with the red strings. Then, he played with the blue strings. Finally, he played with the yellow strings. Max was happy that he had worked hard to make the strings organized. And he had lots of fun playing with them. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a thoughtful little girl named Amy. Amy loved to admire the pretty flowers and green grass in the spring. She liked to sit under a big tree and watch the birds sing. + +One day, Amy met a little boy named Tim. Tim was sad because he could not find his toy. "What's wrong?" asked Amy. "I lost my toy," said Tim. Amy wanted to help Tim, so they looked for the toy together. + +They looked under the big tree, and they found the toy! Tim was so happy, he gave Amy a big hug. "Thank you, Amy!" he said. "You're welcome," said Amy. From that day on, Amy and Tim became best friends and played together every spring. +Once upon a time, a little ant named Tim found a dry leaf. He wanted to lift it and take it to his home. Tim tried and tried, but the leaf was too big for him. He was sad and sat down on the ground. + +A friendly spark from the sun saw Tim and asked, "Why are you sad, little ant?" Tim replied, "I want to lift this dry leaf, but it's too big for me." The spark wanted to help Tim. + +The spark had an idea. It called all its spark friends from the sun. Together, they lifted the dry leaf up high. Tim was so happy! He thanked the sparks and took the leaf to his home. From that day on, Tim and the sparks were best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a small room with a desk. On the desk, there was a big, disgusting bug. Tim did not like the bug. He wanted it to go away. + +One day, Tim's mom told him to lie down for a nap. Tim did not want to sleep. He wanted to play. But he listened to his mom and went to his room. Tim looked at the desk and saw the bug was gone. He was happy. + +Tim lay down to sleep. Before he closed his eyes, he saw the bug on his pillow. Tim jumped up and yelled, "Mom!" His mom came and took the bug away. Now Tim could sleep without the disgusting bug. Tim was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a big muscle named Sam. Sam was a very strong muscle. He liked to help people and make them smile. Sam lived in a small town with many friends. + +One day, the sun was very harsh. It made everything hot and bright. Sam wanted to help his friends stay cool and happy. He thought of a fun game to play in the shade. Sam invited all his friends to play with him. + +They all played together under a big tree. The tree's leaves made the sun less harsh. Sam and his friends laughed and smiled. They were all very happy. In the end, the strong muscle Sam and his friends had a great day. +Once upon a time, a big red ball went for a roll. The ball rolled down a rough hill. The ball saw a hook on a tree. The ball said, "Hi, Hook! Can you help me? I want to go up the hill, but it is too rough." + +Hook said, "Yes, Ball! I can help you. Hold on to me, and I will pull you up the hill." So, the ball held on to Hook, and they went up the hill together. + +When they got to the top, the ball said, "Thank you, Hook! You are a good friend." Hook smiled and said, "You're welcome, Ball! We should always help our friends when they need it." And from that day on, Ball and Hook were best friends, always helping each other. The moral of the story is to be kind and help your friends when they need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat spaghetti. One day, she wanted to share her spaghetti with her friend, Tom. But Tom lived far away. + +Lily had an idea. She asked her mom, "Can we mail spaghetti to Tom?" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, we can try." + +Lily put the spaghetti in a box. She was very bossy. She told her mom, "Make sure it gets to Tom." Her mom took the box to the mail place. + +A few days later, Tom got the box. He opened it and saw the spaghetti. He was so happy. He called Lily and said, "Thank you for the spaghetti!" + +Lily was happy too. She knew she could share her favorite food with her friend, even if they were far apart. +Once upon a time, there was a bird. The bird had a pretty feather. The feather was soft and colorful. The bird liked to fly and play in the sun. But one day, it got very hot outside. The bird felt tired and needed to pause. So, it landed on a tree branch and rested for a while. As it rested, the bird looked at its pretty feather and felt happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had an orange flashlight that he loved to play with every night. He would turn it on and off and watch the light go on and off too. + +One evening, Timmy and his mom were playing hide-and-seek. Timmy's mom hid in a dark closet and Timmy wanted to find her. He remembered his flashlight and ran to get it. He turned it on and shone the light all around the room. + +Suddenly, he saw a little flash of light coming from the closet. It was his mom's phone! He had found her! Timmy was so happy that he had completed the game and found his mom. He hugged her and they both laughed. From that day on, Timmy's orange flashlight became his favorite toy because it helped him complete his games. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to clap her hands and dance around. One day, her parents took her to a luxury hotel for a vacation. Lily was very happy and excited because she had never been to such a fancy place before. + +At the hotel, Lily saw a popular magician performing tricks. She clapped her hands and cheered loudly. The magician noticed her and invited her to come on stage. Lily was overjoyed and ran up to join the magician. + +But something went wrong. The magician's trick went wrong and Lily disappeared. Her parents searched everywhere but couldn't find her. The luxury hotel turned into a scary place and Lily was never seen again. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy was very hungry. He wanted a sandwich, but he couldn't reach the bread. So he asked his big sister to help him. She pushed a chair over to the counter so he could climb up and make his sandwich. + +While Timmy was making his sandwich, he saw a saw on the shelf. He asked his sister what it was for, and she told him it was for cutting wood. Timmy thought that was very cool, but he knew it was dangerous, so he didn't touch it. + +Finally, Timmy's sandwich was ready and he took a big bite. He was no longer hungry and felt very happy. He thanked his sister for helping him and went outside to play. +Once upon a time, there was a mouse named Timmy. Timmy was very busy because he wanted to find a melon to eat. He searched all over the field, but he couldn't find one. + +Suddenly, he saw a big, round melon on top of a hill. Timmy climbed up the hill and started to eat the melon. It was very juicy and sweet. + +After he finished eating, Timmy decided to count how many seeds were inside the melon. He counted one, two, three... and he kept counting until he reached twenty. + +Timmy was very happy that he found the melon and counted all the seeds. He went back to his home feeling full and content. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, her mom told her it was time to clean up her room. Lily didn't want to stop playing, so she didn't clean up. + +Later that day, Lily's mom asked her to find her favorite toy, but Lily couldn't find it. She looked and looked, but it wasn't there. Her mom got upset and told her that she couldn't play with her toys anymore until she cleaned up her room. + +Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. She decided to rest for a minute and think about it. While she was resting, she looked around her room and saw that it was empty without her toys. She realized that she needed to clean up her room so she could play with her toys again. So, she got up and started cleaning. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Billy. Billy was very happy because he had a yellow beak and yellow feathers. One day, Billy wanted to eat some juicy worms, but he couldn't reach them because they were too high up in a tree. + +Billy asked his friend, a big bird named Sammy, for help. Sammy said he would help Billy, but only if Billy promised to help him in return one day. Billy agreed and Sammy leaned his big body against the tree. Billy climbed up Sammy's back and got the worms. + +After that day, Sammy needed help and Billy remembered his promise. He helped Sammy and Sammy was very grateful. The moral of the story is that if you help someone, they will help you back when you need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, Lily went to visit her grandma's old house. It was a big house with creaky floors and dark corners. + +As Lily walked around, she saw a different kind of doll. It was a ghost doll! It was white and see-through, and it floated in the air. Lily was scared and ran to her grandma for help. + +Her grandma warned her that the ghost doll was not real, and it was just a toy. Lily felt better and went back to play with her dolls. From that day on, she knew that not every toy was the same, some could be different and that's okay. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy took her to the park. They walked around and saw a man selling ice-cream. Lily asked her mommy if she could have some ice-cream, and her mommy said yes. + +Lily picked an unusual flavor, it was called rainbow. She loved it so much that she started to weep when it was finished. Her mommy hugged her and said, "Don't worry, we can come back and get more ice-cream another day." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, mommy." They continued to walk around the park, holding hands and enjoying the beautiful day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. One day, they decided to go on a trip to an island. The island was very pretty and had lots of trees and sand. + +Lily was excited to explore the island. She saw a brown bird with feathers and said, "Hello, birdie!" The bird replied, "Tweet tweet!" Suddenly, Lily felt a tickle in her nose and she sneezed. "Ah-choo!" she said. + +Her mommy asked, "Are you okay, Lily?" Lily nodded and said, "I sneezed, but I'm okay." They continued walking on the island and saw many more birds and trees. Lily was happy to be on the island with her mommy and daddy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, Lily found a small seed on the ground. She picked it up and asked her mommy, "What is this?" + +Her mommy replied, "That's a seed, Lily. If you plant it in a place with lots of sun and water it every day, it will grow into a beautiful flower." + +Lily was careful to find the perfect place for her seed. She dug a small hole and gently placed the seed inside. Every day, she watered it and watched it grow. One day, a beautiful flower bloomed from the seed. Lily was so happy and proud of herself for taking care of it. + +"Look, mommy! My flower grew!" Lily exclaimed. + +Her mommy smiled and said, "You were very careful and did a great job taking care of it. It's beautiful!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside in the garden with her toys. One day, a mosquito came and started to bite her. Lily didn't like it and said, "Go away, mosquito!" + +The mosquito didn't listen and kept biting her. Lily's mom saw what was happening and said, "Lily, behave! Don't shout at the mosquito. It's just trying to find food." + +Lily said, "But it hurts!" Her mom said, "I know, but it's easy to make it go away. Just put on some bug spray." Lily did what her mom said and the mosquito flew away. From then on, Lily always made sure to put on bug spray before playing outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing in the park when a stranger came up to her. The stranger had a pale face and Lily didn't know him. + +"Hello there, little one. Can I play with you?" the stranger asked. + +Lily felt scared and didn't want to play with the stranger. She told him, "No, thank you. I want to play alone." + +The stranger didn't listen and kept following Lily. She knew she had to remove herself from the situation. So, she quickly ran to her mommy and told her what happened. Her mommy hugged her and made sure the stranger left. From that day on, Lily knew to always be careful around strangers. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat. The cat liked to sleep all day and never wanted to play. One day, the lazy cat saw a butterfly. The butterfly had pretty colors and was a symbol of happiness. The cat wanted to catch the butterfly, but the butterfly wouldn't yield. + +The cat tried to catch the butterfly for hours, but the butterfly was too fast. Finally, the cat got tired and decided to take a nap. When the cat woke up, the butterfly was gone. The cat realized that being lazy doesn't always get you what you want. Sometimes, you need to work hard and yield to get what you want. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She was going on a trip with her family. They packed their luggage in the car and drove to the airport. When they got there, they saw a big plane waiting for them. + +Lily was so excited to go on the plane. She said, "I want to fly like a bird!" Her family smiled and said they were grateful to be going on a trip together. They checked their luggage and got on the plane. + +During the flight, Lily looked out the window and saw the clouds. She said, "I can touch the clouds!" Her family laughed and said they were grateful for the beautiful view. When they landed, they got their luggage and went on their adventure. It was a happy trip for Lily and her family. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who lived near a big mountain. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came to visit him. They played with their toys and had fun, but then Billy saw a shiny red truck that Timmy had. Billy really wanted to play with the truck, but Timmy didn't want to share. + +Later that day, they went for a walk and saw a big mountain with smoke coming out of the top. Timmy told Billy that it was a volcano and that it was dangerous. Billy said that he had a toy helicopter that could fly over the volcano and take pictures. Timmy thought that was a great idea, but he didn't have a toy helicopter. + +The next day, Billy came over again and brought his toy helicopter. Timmy was so happy and thanked Billy for lending it to him. They went to the mountain and flew the helicopter over the volcano. It was so useful to have the helicopter and they took lots of pictures. Timmy realized that it was good to share and lend things to his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy and sugar all day long. Her mom always told her to brush her teeth, but she was too stubborn to listen. + +One day, Lily went to the candy store and bought a big bag of gummies. She was so excited to eat them all by herself. She sat down and opened the bag, but before she could take a bite, her mom reminded her to brush her teeth. + +Lily was disappointed, but she knew her mom was right. She brushed her teeth and went back to her candy. As she ate her gummies, she realized how much she enjoyed them even more when her teeth were clean. From that day on, Lily always brushed her teeth before eating sugar. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite toy was a beautiful rose. Lily was always careful with her toy rose because she loved it so much. + +One day, Lily's little brother came into her room and accidentally broke her toy rose. Lily was very sad and didn't know what to do. She loved her toy rose so much that she didn't want to throw it away. + +But then, Lily's mom came into the room and saw what had happened. She told Lily that she could fix the toy rose and make it as good as new. Lily was so grateful to her mom for fixing her toy rose and she promised to be even more careful with it from then on. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat jam on her bread every morning. One day, she went to the kitchen and saw that the jar of jam was empty. She felt upset and went to her mom. + +"Mom, we don't have any jam left. Can you buy some more, please?" asked Lily. + +"I can't go to the store right now. Can you manage to eat something else for breakfast?" replied her mom. + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "Okay, I will eat some cereal instead. But I really love jam on my bread." + +"Don't worry, we will buy more jam soon," said her mom with a smile. + +Lily finished her cereal and went to play with her toys. She was happy that she managed to find another breakfast option, but she still couldn't wait to have jam on her bread again. +One day, Sarah and her mom were baking cookies in the oven. Sarah was so excited to help her mom. She loved the smell of the cookies baking in the oven. + +As they were waiting for the cookies to bake, Sarah started spinning around in circles. "Look, Mommy! I'm getting dizzy!" she giggled. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Be careful, Sarah. You don't want to fall and get hurt." + +After a few minutes, the timer on the oven went off. "Time to take the cookies out, Sarah!" her mom said. Sarah was so excited to see the cookies. But when they opened the oven, they saw that the cookies had burned. "Oh no!" Sarah's mom exclaimed. "I should have minded the time better." + +Sarah was sad that the cookies were ruined, but her mom promised they would make more later. Sarah learned that it's important to mind the time when baking in the oven. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride his bike with a motor on it. He would ride it every day and enjoy the wind blowing through his hair. + +One day, Timmy's bike stopped working. He didn't know what was wrong with it. It was an unknown problem. Timmy was sad because he couldn't ride his bike anymore. + +Timmy's dad saw how sad he was and decided to help. He took the motor off the bike and fixed it. Timmy was so happy when he saw his bike working again. He jumped on it and rode it around, enjoying the feeling of the wind in his hair once more. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a big, wide smile that made everyone happy. One day, Lily went to the park and saw a man with a staff. The man showed her how to spin the staff around and around. Lily thought it was so cool! She tried to spin the staff too, but it was too heavy for her. The man told her she could practice and get stronger so she could spin it one day. From that day on, Lily went to the park every day to practice spinning the staff. And one day, she finally did it! She spun the staff around and around just like the man had shown her. Lily was so proud of herself and her big, wide smile got even bigger. +Once upon a time, there was a small fish in the big sea. The small fish loved to swim and play with her fish friends. One day, she saw a big boat with a shiny mark on it. She swam closer to see what it was, but she got too close and got caught in a net. The fish tried and tried to swim away, but she couldn't escape. + +The boat took the fish out of the water and put her in a small sink. The fish was scared and didn't know what to do. She missed her fish friends and her home in the sea. The sink was too small for her to swim and play in. + +Days went by, and the fish got weaker and weaker. She couldn't breathe properly and didn't have enough food. The fish realized that she would never be able to go back to her home in the sea. Sadly, the fish closed her eyes and never opened them again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run in the park. One day, her mommy asked her to help with the laundry. Lily didn't want to do it because she thought it was too hard. + +"I don't want to do laundry, mommy. It's too hard," said Lily. + +"It's okay, Lily. We'll do it together and we can enjoy it," said mommy. + +So, they went to the laundry room and started to sort the clothes. Lily was surprised how much fun it was to help mommy. They talked and sang songs while folding the clothes. Lily realized that doing laundry wasn't so hard after all and she enjoyed spending time with her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and go on adventures. One day, Timmy went to the beach with his family. They got on a big boat with a sail and went out into the water. Timmy thought it was so cool to see the sail flapping in the wind. + +Suddenly, Timmy's dad said they were going to play a game. They were going to shoot water at each other with water guns! Timmy was so excited and got his water gun ready. He ran around the boat, shooting water at his mom and dad. They all got wet and laughed so hard. + +After the game was over, Timmy's dad showed him how to steer the boat with the sail. Timmy felt like a real sailor. He was so happy to have gone on this adventure with his family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park, but one evening, she felt sad. Her mom asked her why she was sad, and Lily said, "I lost my favorite toy." Her mom tried to cheer her up, but Lily just wept and wept. + +Suddenly, a kind old man walked by and asked what was wrong. Lily told him about her lost toy, and the man said he would help her find it. They searched and searched, but the park was empty. Lily started to weep again, but the man said, "Don't worry, we'll find it." + +Just then, they saw a little boy playing with a toy that looked just like Lily's. The man asked the boy where he got it, and the boy said he found it on a bench earlier that evening. Lily was so happy to have her toy back, she hugged the man and said, "Thank you for helping me." The man smiled and said, "You're welcome. Now let's go home." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play by the beach and collect seashells. One day, she saw a jellyfish in the water. It was purple and wiggly. + +Lily wanted to catch the jellyfish, but she was scared it might sting her. She thought for a moment and came up with a thoughtful idea. She found a big bucket and scooped the jellyfish into it gently. + +Lily was so happy that she caught the jellyfish. She watched it wiggle and swim in the bucket. She knew she had to be careful and let the jellyfish go back into the water soon. She smiled and waved goodbye to the jellyfish before letting it go. From that day on, Lily always remembered to be thoughtful and kind to all creatures she met. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny was a very fast bunny and loved to run. One day, Benny was running in the forest when he saw a turtle walking very slowly. + +"Hi there, turtle! Why are you walking so slow?" Benny asked. + +"I may be slow, but I am steady. Slow and steady wins the race," the turtle replied. + +Benny didn't understand what the turtle meant, so he challenged the turtle to a race. The turtle agreed and they started the race. + +Benny sped ahead of the turtle, but soon he got tired and took a nap. The turtle kept walking and eventually crossed the finish line before Benny. + +Benny learned that sometimes it's better to take things slow and steady, rather than rushing and getting tired. From that day on, Benny always remembered the turtle's advice and took his time. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a lemonade stand and he would sell lemonade to his friends. One day, Timmy's lemonade was too cold and he needed to warm it up. So, he went inside and put it in the microwave. But, he put it in too long and it spilled over the tip of the cup. Timmy's mom helped him clean up the mess and they put the lemonade back in the fridge to cool down again. After that, Timmy sold lots of lemonade and all his friends loved it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot was very smart. He knew how to fetch a ball and sit when his owner said "sit". One day, Spot went on a boat with his owner. They sailed on the big blue sea. Spot saw a fish and tried to catch it, but he fell overboard and hit his bone on a rock. Ouch! His owner quickly picked him up and gave him a big hug. Even though Spot hurt his bone, he was still happy to be on an adventure with his owner. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden every day. One day, she saw a beautiful angel sitting on a flower. She was so happy and ran to tell her mom about it. + +But her mom didn't believe her and said that she was being foolish. Lily felt sad, but she knew what she saw. She went back to the garden to see the angel again, but it was gone. + +Lily was sad because she wanted to show her mom the angel. Then, she realized that it didn't matter if her mom believed her or not. She knew what she saw and that was enough. She was happy to have seen the angel and kept it as a special memory. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady. She was very old and had lived a long time. She had white hair and wrinkly skin. She was so old that she had a hard time walking and needed a cane to help her. + +One day, the old lady went to the park to sit on a bench. A little girl came up to her and said, "Hello! What's your name?" The old lady replied, "My name is Grandma. What's yours?" The little girl said, "My name is Lily. Would you like to taste my cookie?" + +Grandma smiled and said, "Yes, please!" She tasted the cookie and it was very delicious. She said, "Thank you, Lily. That was very kind of you." They sat together on the bench and talked for a while. Even though Grandma was elderly, she still enjoyed spending time with new friends like Lily. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. While they were playing on the swings, Lily saw a plane flying in the sky. She pointed at it and said, "Look Mommy, a plane!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, that's a plane. Do you think it's safe up there?" + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "I think so. The plane is very high up in the sky and it looks like it's going fast." + +Her mom nodded and said, "That's right. Planes are designed to be very safe. Now let's go play on the slide!" And with that, Lily and her mom ran off to play some more. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to cook with her mom. One day, her mom asked her if she wanted to make pancakes for breakfast. Lily said, "Yes, please! I love pancakes!" + +Her mom got out the pan and Lily helped pour the batter. She was being so helpful. Her mom said, "Lily, you are such a helpful girl. Thank you for helping me make breakfast." + +After they finished cooking, they sat down to eat. Lily took a big bite of her pancake and said, "Mom, these pancakes are delicious! Thank you for making them with me." Her mom smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. I'm glad we could make them together." +One day, Timmy's mommy was making a fire in the fireplace. But the fire wouldn't start! Timmy said, "Mommy, what's wrong with the fire?" Mommy said, "I don't know, Timmy. Maybe we need to repair the fireplace." + +Timmy's daddy came home and saw the fire wasn't working. He said, "I'll repair the fireplace, don't worry." Daddy was very persistent and worked hard to fix the fireplace. Finally, the fireplace was fixed and the fire started! + +Timmy was so happy to see the fire. He said, "Yay, the fire is working! Thank you, Daddy for repairing the fireplace!" Mommy and Daddy smiled and said, "You're welcome, Timmy." From then on, the fireplace always worked and they had warm fires all winter long. +One sunny day, Timmy was playing in his yard. His mommy was mowing the lawn. Suddenly, Timmy saw his friend Sally walking by. He ran over to say hello. + +"Hi Sally! Want to play with me?" Timmy asked. + +Sally looked troubled. "I don't know. I lost my favorite toy." + +Timmy offered to help Sally look for her toy. They searched all around the yard, but couldn't find it. Just when they were about to give up, Timmy's mommy came over and offered to help too. + +Together, they searched and searched until finally, Timmy's mommy found Sally's toy! Sally was so happy and thanked them both. Timmy felt proud that he could help his friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with pastels. She would draw pictures of flowers, rainbows and animals. + +One day, Lily made a big mess with her pastels. They were all over the floor and her hands were dirty. Her mom came in and saw the mess. She said, "Lily, we need to clean up this mess." + +Lily helped her mom clean up and then her mom gave her a big hug. Lily felt happy because she loved hugs. She also felt happy because her room was clean again. From then on, Lily made sure to be careful with her pastels so she wouldn't make a mess again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, she found a shiny trophy in the park. It was so pretty, she wanted to take it home. + +Lily picked up the trophy and started to walk back to her house. But the trophy was heavy, so she had to lean on a tree to rest. While she was resting, a nosy squirrel came up to her and tried to take the trophy away. + +Lily didn't want to give up the trophy, so she held onto it tightly. She told the squirrel to go away and finally made it home with her trophy. From that day on, Lily was very proud of her trophy and kept it on her dresser for everyone to see. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a house with his mommy and daddy. One day, Timmy's mommy asked him to help her make pancakes. Timmy was excited to help. + +His mommy gave him a bowl and a spoon. Timmy's job was to stir the pancake mix. He stirred and stirred until the mix was smooth. + +After they made the pancakes, Timmy asked his mommy where the sun goes at night. His mommy told him that the sun goes to sleep in the east. Timmy thought that was funny. + +Later that day, Timmy and his mommy went for a walk. They saw a dead flower on the ground. Timmy's mommy explained to him that the flower was no longer alive. Timmy felt sad for the flower. +Once upon a time, there was a leopard named Leo. Leo was very hot and wanted to cool down. He saw a big hole and thought it would be a good place to bury himself to feel better. + +As he started to dig, he heard a little boy say, "What are you doing, Mr. Leopard?" + +"I'm burying myself to cool down," replied Leo. + +The little boy said, "That's a good idea! Can I help you bury?" + +Leo was happy to have some help and together they dug a big hole. Leo jumped in and the little boy covered him with dirt. + +After a while, Leo felt much better and popped out of the hole. He thanked the little boy for helping him and they became good friends. From that day on, Leo knew he could count on his new friend whenever he felt hot again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a pretty dress that she loved to wear. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. + +Her friend Jack said, "Lily, let's race!" Lily replied, "Okay, but I will win because I am fast!" + +They both ran as fast as they could, and Lily zoomed past Jack, winning the race. Jack said, "Wow, you are so fast! I wish I could run like you." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thanks, Jack! Maybe one day you can run as fast as me." They both laughed and continued to play in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play outside. One day, she saw a thin cable lying on the ground. She picked it up and started to play with it. + +As she was running around, she didn't notice that the cable was getting tangled around her legs. She tripped and fell, but luckily she wasn't hurt. She untangled herself and continued to play. + +Later that day, Lily's mom called her inside for dinner. She ran to the door, but as she did, she tripped over the cable again. This time, she fell and hit her head on a rock. She had to go to the hospital and get stitches. + +From that day on, Lily learned to be careful when playing with cables. She never forgot the lesson she learned the hard way. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree with lots of leaves. A little bird lived in the tree and loved to sing all day. One day, the bird flew too high and fell down from the tree. But the bird was okay because it landed on some soft grass. + +One day, a car drove by the tree and made a loud noise. The bird got scared and flew away. The car was using a lot of gas and made the air smell bad. That made the bird sad because it liked to breathe fresh air. + +Later, the bird saw a squirrel who didn't want to share its nuts. The squirrel was being selfish and didn't want to give any to the bird. But the bird didn't mind because it found some seeds on the ground. The bird was happy and ate the seeds while sitting on a branch. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved cherries and would eat them every day. One day, she saw a big, red cherry on a tree. She tried to reach it, but it was too high. + +A man walked by and saw Lily trying to get the cherry. "Do you need help?" he asked. + +Lily nodded and the man kneeled down to pick the cherry for her. But when he gave it to her, she realized it was fake. "This cherry is not real," she said. + +The man smiled and said, "I know, but it's still fun to pretend." Lily laughed and they both pretended to eat the fake cherry together. From that day on, they became good friends and would often play together in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety loved to soar in the sky and feel the wind in her feathers. One day, Tweety met a little girl named Lily who was walking in the park. + +"Hi, Tweety!" said Lily. "Do you want to walk with me?" + +"I can't walk," replied Tweety. "But I can soar! Watch me!" Tweety flapped her wings and soared up into the sky. + +Lily looked up at Tweety and said, "Wow! You're amazing! But be careful, don't fly too high or you might get broken." + +Tweety nodded her head and continued to soar through the sky. She felt happy to have a new friend who appreciated her ability to soar. From that day on, Tweety and Lily would often meet in the park and enjoy each other's company. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved dogs and had a perfect one named Max. Max was her best friend and they played together every day. One day, Lily saw a big dog in the park and she went to question the owner about it. The owner told her that the dog's name was Duke and he was very friendly. Lily was happy to meet Duke but she still loved Max the most because he was perfect for her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to climb the stairs in her house. One night, as she was climbing the stairs to go to bed, she started to feel very sleepy. She closed her eyes and started to dream. + +In her dream, she climbed a very silly stair that led her to a magical land where everything was made of candy. She saw candy trees, candy houses, and even candy animals! She was so happy in her dream that she didn't want to wake up. + +When she finally woke up, she was a little sad that her dream was over. But she was happy to know that she could always climb the stairs again and maybe dream of even more silly things. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop around in the forest and play with his friends. One day, while he was hopping around, he saw a shiny twig on the ground. He wanted to play with it, so he picked it up and started to hop away. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud voice behind him. It was his friend, Sammy the Squirrel. "Hey Benny, be careful with that twig! You might hurt yourself or someone else," Sammy said. But Benny was careless and didn't listen to his friend. + +As he hopped along, he accidentally hit his friend, Tommy the Turtle, with the twig. Tommy got hurt and had to go to the doctor. Benny felt regret for not listening to his friend Sammy and being so careless with the twig. From then on, Benny promised to always listen to his friends and be more careful with things he found in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Sammy. Sammy loved to collect nuts from the forest. One day, Sammy found a big, shiny nut that he had never seen before. He was so excited to show it to his friend, Billy the bunny. + +Sammy ran over to Billy's burrow and knocked on the door. "Billy, Billy, look what I found!" Sammy exclaimed. "Wow, that's a beautiful nut!" Billy replied. "Where did you find it?" + +Sammy proudly displayed the nut to Billy and told him all about how he found it. "I'm so grateful to have found this nut," Sammy said. "I'm going to keep it safe and sound." + +Later that day, as Sammy was storing his nuts for the winter, he realized that the shiny nut was missing. He searched high and low but couldn't find it anywhere. Just as he was about to give up, he heard a familiar voice. "Hey Sammy, look what I found!" It was Billy, holding the shiny nut. "I found it near my burrow and knew it must have been yours. I'm grateful to have a friend like you, so I wanted to return it to you." Sammy was overjoyed and thanked Billy for his kindness. From that day on, the two friends shared their nut collections and always looked out for each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little sheep named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to play in the green grass and eat yummy hay. One day, Fluffy saw a bright light in the sky. She was curious and went to see what it was. + +As she got closer, she saw a big mailbox. Fluffy had never seen a mailbox before. She decided to mail a letter to her friend, Billy the Sheep. But when she tried to mail the letter, she couldn't reach the mailbox. It was too high up for her. + +Fluffy was sad and didn't know what to do. She wanted to mail the letter to Billy but couldn't. Suddenly, she had an idea. She went and got her friends to help her. Together, they stood on top of each other and reached the mailbox. They mailed the letter and Fluffy was happy again. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make roads and bridges with blocks and books. They have fun. + +One day, Anna has a new car. It is big and red. It has a long rope at the back. Anna shows Ben her new car. Ben likes it. He wants to play with it. Anna says yes. She is a good friend. + +Ben takes the car and the rope. He runs around the room. He makes the car go fast and slow. He makes the car turn and stop. He is happy. He sees a chair. He has an idea. He ties the rope to the chair. He pulls the chair with the car. He makes a train. He says choo-choo. + +Anna watches Ben. She smiles. She is glad that Ben likes her car. She is not angry that he ties the rope to the chair. She is not sad that she does not play with the car. She is grateful that she has a friend like Ben. She joins him. She says choo-choo too. They play together. They are happy. +Lily was a modest girl who liked to help her mom and dad. She did not ask for many things, only some books and toys to play with. She loved animals, especially deer. She wished she could see a deer up close and touch its soft fur. + +One day, her mom and dad told her they had a surprise for her. They took her to a big park where there were many trees and flowers. Lily was happy to see the park, but she was even happier when she saw a deer standing near a fence. The deer was brown and white, with big ears and a long tail. It looked at Lily with curious eyes. + +"Can I go and say hello to the deer?" Lily asked her mom and dad. + +"Sure, but be gentle and quiet," her mom said. "The deer might be shy." + +Lily nodded and walked slowly towards the deer. She held out her hand and smiled. The deer sniffed her hand and licked it. Lily giggled and stroked the deer's head. The deer nuzzled her cheek and made a soft sound. + +"You are so sweet and friendly," Lily said to the deer. "What is your name?" + +The deer did not answer, but it seemed to understand. It gave Lily a gentle push with its nose, as if to say, "Come with me." + +Lily followed the deer to a small shed. There, she saw a big box with a bow on it. The deer nudged the box with its hoof and looked at Lily. + +"Is this for me?" Lily asked, surprised. + +The deer nodded and smiled. + +Lily opened the box and gasped. Inside, there was a beautiful doll with a dress and a hat. The doll looked like a princess. Lily hugged the doll and thanked the deer. + +"You are the best deer ever," Lily said. "You gave me a wonderful gift. I will always remember you." + +The deer licked Lily's face and wagged its tail. It was happy to see Lily happy. + +Lily's mom and dad came to the shed and saw the doll. They smiled and hugged Lily and the deer. + +"Happy birthday, Lily," they said. "We hope you like your present. We received it from a kind lady who makes dolls. She said she wanted to give it to a modest girl who loves animals. We thought of you right away." + +Lily was overjoyed. She thanked her mom and dad and the lady who made the doll. She kissed the deer and said goodbye. She promised to come back and visit the deer soon. + +She went home with her mom and dad and her new doll. She named the doll Bambi, after the deer. She played with Bambi and told her stories about the park and the deer. She was the happiest girl in the world. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play pretend. Today, they pretend to be singers. They use a hairbrush and a spoon as microphones. They sing songs they know and make up new ones. + +"Let's perform for our toys!" Tom says. He puts his teddy bear and his car on the sofa. Anna puts her doll and her bunny on the chair. They stand in front of them and smile. + +"Hello, toys! We are Tom and Anna, and we are going to sing for you!" Anna says. "We hope you like our show!" + +They sing a song about the sun and the moon. They sing a song about their favorite foods. They sing a song about their families. They sing loud and soft, fast and slow, happy and sad. The toys listen and clap. + +"That was great!" Tom says. "We are very good singers!" + +"Yes, we are!" Anna says. "We should do this more often!" + +They hug and laugh. They feel proud and happy. They pretend to be singers is a luxury. They don't care that they are busy. They have fun. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. But they also liked to explore. They saw a big hole near the fence. It looked like a tunnel. + +"Let's go inside!" Tom said. He was brave and curious. + +"No, it's too dark and scary!" Lily said. She was afraid and careful. + +"Come on, it will be fun!" Tom said. He grabbed Lily's hand and pulled her towards the hole. + +They crawled inside the hole. It was wet and cold. They could not see anything. They heard strange noises. + +"Tom, I don't like this!" Lily said. She wanted to go back. + +"Shh, listen!" Tom said. He heard something else. It sounded like music. + +They followed the sound. It came from a big room. There were many people there. They were playing instruments and singing. They were happy and loud. + +Tom and Lily peeked from behind a box. They saw a sign. It said "Underground Band". + +The people finished their song. They bowed and smiled. The other people in the room clapped their hands. They liked the music. + +"Wow, they are good!" Tom said. He liked the music too. + +"Let's clap too!" Lily said. She forgot her fear. + +They came out from behind the box. They clapped their hands. They smiled and cheered. + +The people in the room saw them. They were surprised and amused. They waved and thanked them. + +"Who are you?" one of them asked. + +"We are Tom and Lily. We were playing in the park. We found your hole. We liked your music." Tom said. + +"You are very brave and curious. Do you want to join us?" another one asked. + +"Yes, please!" Tom and Lily said. + +They gave them instruments and taught them how to play. They played and sang together. They had fun. + +They became friends with the underground band. They learned new songs and sounds. They also learned to be careful and respectful. + +They always clapped when the band finished. They always thanked them for letting them join. + +They also always told their parents where they were going. They did not want to worry them. + +They were happy and proud. They liked to explore and discover. They liked to play and applaud. +One day, Tom and Anna went to the zoo with their mom and dad. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and birds. They liked to watch them and learn their names. + +When they came to the giraffe house, they saw a very tall animal with a long neck and spots. Tom and Anna were amazed by how high it could reach the leaves on the trees. They wanted to feed it, but their mom said they had to wait for the staff. + +The staff were the people who worked at the zoo and took care of the animals. They wore green clothes and hats, and carried buckets of food. They came to the giraffe house and said hello to the children. + +"Would you like to feed the giraffes?" one of them asked. "They are very gentle and friendly, but they have an unusual way of eating. They use their tongues to grab the food and pull it into their mouths. Their tongues are very long and purple. Do you want to see?" + +Tom and Anna nodded eagerly. The staff gave them some carrots and showed them how to hold them out for the giraffes. The giraffes came closer and stretched their necks. They licked the carrots with their tongues and made funny noises. + +Tom and Anna laughed as they felt the giraffes' tongues tickle their hands. They thought it was very fun and silly. They fed the giraffes until the carrots were gone, and then thanked the staff for the experience. + +They waved goodbye to the giraffes and went to see more animals. They had a great day at the zoo and learned a lot of new things. They told their mom and dad all about the unusual giraffes and their purple tongues. They said they wanted to come back again soon. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the farm. They see many animals in the farm. They see cows, pigs, sheep and chickens. + +One day, they see a long chicken. The long chicken has a long neck and long legs. It is not like the other chickens. It is an ostrich. + +"Look, Sue, a long chicken!" Tom says. + +"That is not a chicken, Tom. That is an ostrich. It can run very fast." Sue says. + +"I want to touch the long chicken. It has soft feathers." Tom says. + +Tom runs to the long chicken. The long chicken does not like Tom. It springs at Tom. It pecks Tom with its big beak. Tom cries. + +"Ow, ow, ow! The long chicken hurts me!" Tom says. + +Sue runs to Tom. She hugs Tom. She helps Tom to get away from the long chicken. + +"Tom, you should not touch the long chicken. It is not friendly. It is scary." Sue says. + +"I am sorry, Sue. I did not know. The long chicken is mean. I do not like the long chicken." Tom says. + +Sue and Tom go back to the other animals. They play with the cows, the pigs, the sheep and the nice chickens. They are happy. They do not go near the long chicken again. +Ben loves to examine his toys. He likes to see how they work, what they can do, and what sounds they make. He has many toys, but his favorite is a red car that can go very fast. + +One day, Ben finds a new toy in his room. It is a big box with a picture of a rocket on it. Ben is curious and excited. He opens the box and sees an incredible toy rocket inside. It is shiny and colorful, and it has buttons and lights and wings. + +Ben wants to play with the rocket right away. He takes it out of the box and puts it on the floor. He presses a button and the rocket makes a loud noise. He presses another button and the rocket lights up. He presses another button and the rocket starts to move. Ben is amazed and happy. He follows the rocket as it zooms around the room. + +Ben examines the rocket for a long time. He discovers many things it can do. He makes it fly, spin, and land. He pretends he is an astronaut and goes on adventures with the rocket. He has so much fun with his new toy. He thinks it is the most incredible toy he ever had. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play cops and robbers. Tom is the cop and Sam is the robber. They run and hide in the park. + +"Stop, robber! You are bad!" Tom shouts. He has a stick. He pretends it is a gun. + +"No, you stop, cop! You are crazy!" Sam shouts back. He has a rock. He pretends it is a bomb. + +They see each other behind a tree. They throw their stick and rock at the same time. The stick and the rock strike in the air. They make a loud noise. + +"Wow, that was cool!" Tom says. + +"Yeah, that was fun!" Sam says. + +They laugh and hug. They are still friends. They go home for lunch. +Tom and Sue like to play with their toy cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make roads and bridges with blocks and books. They zoom and beep and have fun. + +One day, Tom has a new idea. He wants to make a big wreck with his cars. He sets his cars on top of a big pile of blocks. He says to Sue, "Look, Sue, I will make a big crash. It will be loud and fun." + +Sue does not like Tom's idea. She likes her cars and does not want them to break. She says to Tom, "No, Tom, do not do that. It is not fun. It is bad. You will hurt your cars and make a mess." + +But Tom does not listen to Sue. He pushes his cars down the pile of blocks. They fall and hit each other and the floor. They make a big noise and a big wreck. Some cars lose their wheels and doors. Some blocks break and fly. Tom laughs and claps his hands. + +Sue is very sad. She sees her cars and blocks broken and scattered. She cries and says to Tom, "Tom, you are mean. You broke our cars and blocks. You made a big wreck. You are not my friend." + +Tom stops laughing. He sees Sue's tears and hears her words. He feels bad. He says to Sue, "I am sorry, Sue. I did not mean to make you sad. I just wanted to have fun. Can we fix our cars and blocks? Can we still be friends?" + +Sue looks at Tom. She sees his sorry face and hears his words. She feels a little better. She says to Tom, "OK, Tom, I forgive you. But do not do that again. Let us be careful with our toys. Let us play nicely. We are still friends." +Tommy was sick. He had a red nose and a sore throat. He did not want to play with his toys or watch TV. He only wanted to lie in his bed and sleep. + +His big sister Lily was bossy. She wanted to help him feel better, but she did not know how. She brought him a glass of water, a teddy bear and a book. She said, "Drink this, hug this and listen to this. It will make you well." + +Tommy did not like her ideas. He said, "No, thank you. I want Mommy. She has medicine for me. She knows what to do." + +Lily was angry. She said, "Mommy is busy. She is working in her office. You have to listen to me. I am your sister. I am in charge." + +Tommy did not care. He said, "You are not in charge. You are bossy. Go away. Leave me alone." + +Lily did not go away. She stayed in his room. She took a tissue and tried to wipe his nose. She said, "Stop being silly. You have to let me help you. You have to let me wipe your nose. It is full of snot." + +Tommy did not like that. He pushed her away. He said, "No, no, no. Don't touch me. Don't wipe my nose. It hurts. It tickles. It makes me sneeze." + +Lily did not listen. She tried to wipe his nose again. She said, "Stop being stubborn. You have to let me wipe your nose. It is good for you. It will make you breathe better." + +Tommy did not agree. He sneezed hard. He sneezed so hard that he sprayed snot all over Lily's face. He said, "Sorry, sorry, sorry. I did not mean to do that. Are you OK?" + +Lily was not OK. She was shocked. She was disgusted. She was wet. She said, "Ew, ew, ew. That is gross. That is nasty. That is yucky." + +She ran out of his room. She ran to the bathroom. She washed her face. She said, "I don't want to help you anymore. You are mean. You are rude. You are icky." + +Tommy felt bad. He felt sorry for Lily. He felt sorry for himself. He said, "I want Mommy. I want medicine. I want to feel better." +Tom and Lily liked to play in the park. They liked to climb the big oak tree. The oak tree had many branches and leaves. It was fun to see the birds and squirrels. + +One day, Tom and Lily had a game. They wanted to see who could climb higher. They were competitive. They wanted to win. They climbed and climbed. They did not look down. + +Tom reached a high branch. He saw a big nest. He wanted to see what was inside. He reached for the nest. But he did not see the crow. The crow was angry. It wanted to protect its eggs. It flew at Tom. It cawed loudly. It pecked at his head. + +Tom was scared. He let go of the branch. He fell down. He screamed. Lily heard him. She looked down. She saw him falling. She was scared too. She held on to the branch. She did not move. + +Tom landed on the grass. He was not hurt. He was only scared. He cried. Lily climbed down. She ran to him. She hugged him. She said sorry. She did not want to play the game anymore. She wanted to be nice. + +The crow flew away. It was not scared. It was proud. It protected its eggs. It did not like the game either. It wanted to be left alone. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play together at the park. One day, they see a big bus with many people. The bus has a sign that says "Zoo". + +"Wow, look at the bus!" Tom says. "Where are they going?" + +"I don't know," Lily says. "Maybe they are going to the zoo. Do you want to go to the zoo?" + +"Yes, I do!" Tom says. "But we need a ticket. How can we get a ticket?" + +Lily thinks for a moment. She sees a man with a hat and a bag. He is selling tickets to the people on the bus. "Maybe we can ask him," she says. "Come on, let's go!" + +They run to the man and say hello. The man smiles and says, "Hello, little ones. Do you want to go to the zoo?" + +"Yes, please!" Tom and Lily say. + +"OK, then. How many tickets do you need?" the man asks. + +"Two, please," Lily says. + +"Two tickets, that's four dollars. Do you have money?" the man asks. + +Tom and Lily look at each other. They shake their heads. They don't have money. They feel sad. + +"I'm sorry, kids. You can't go to the zoo without money. Maybe next time," the man says. He turns to the next customer. + +Tom and Lily walk away. They feel lonely. They wish they could go to the zoo and see the animals. + +"Maybe we can guess what the animals look like," Tom says. He tries to cheer up Lily. + +"OK, let's try," Lily says. She tries to smile. + +They sit on a bench and start to guess. Tom says, "I think there is a big, gray animal with a long nose and big ears. It can spray water from its nose. What is it?" + +Lily thinks. She says, "Is it an elephant?" + +"Yes, it is! You are right!" Tom says. He claps his hands. + +They take turns guessing. They guess a lion, a monkey, a giraffe, a penguin, and a snake. They have fun. They forget about the bus and the zoo. They are happy. They are friends. +Lily and Ben were twins. They liked to play with their toys, but they did not like to share. They always fought over who got the best toy, the biggest piece of cake, or the most attention. They hated each other. + +One day, their mom and dad had to go to work. They left Lily and Ben with their grandma, who was very old and tired. She told them to be good and not to fight. She gave them some books and puzzles to play with. But Lily and Ben did not listen. They started to fight over the books and puzzles. They pulled and pushed and yelled and cried. They made a big mess. + +Grandma heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She was very angry and sad. She took away the books and puzzles and sent Lily and Ben to their rooms. She told them they had to stay there until their mom and dad came back. She said they had to think about how they treated each other. + +Lily and Ben went to their rooms. They slammed the doors and sat on their beds. They were still angry, but they also felt lonely. They had no one to play with, no one to talk to, no one to hug. They looked at their toys, but they did not want to play with them. They looked at the window, but they did not see anything fun. They looked at the clock, but it seemed to go very slow. + +They started to miss each other. They started to wonder what the other was doing. They started to remember the good times they had together, when they laughed and helped and shared. They started to feel sorry for what they did. They started to wish they could say sorry and make up. + +They got up from their beds and walked to the door. They opened the door and saw each other in the hallway. They smiled and ran to each other. They hugged and said sorry. They said they loved each other. They said they did not want to fight anymore. + +Grandma heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She was very happy and proud. She saw Lily and Ben holding hands and smiling. She gave them back the books and puzzles and told them they could play together. She said they had learned a valuable lesson. She said they had made her day. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play together at the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is black and has sharp teeth. It barks loud and runs fast. Lily and Ben are scared. They run away from the dog. + +They hide behind a tree. They hug each other. They are still scared. They hear the dog coming closer. They close their eyes. They hope the dog will go away. + +Then, they hear a voice. It is a man. He is the dog's owner. He says, "Don't be afraid. He is a good dog. He just wants to play. He is my job. I am a dog trainer. I teach dogs to do tricks." + +The man calls the dog. The dog comes to him. He gives the dog a treat. He tells Lily and Ben to come out. He says, "Do you want to pet him? He is very friendly. His name is Rex." + +Lily and Ben are curious. They come out from behind the tree. They see the dog is wagging his tail. He looks happy. He licks the man's face. The man laughs. He says, "See? He likes to kiss." + +Lily and Ben smile. They are not scared anymore. They go to the dog. They pet him. He is soft and warm. He licks their hands. They giggle. They say, "He is a nice dog. He is not scary. He is fun." + +The man says, "I'm glad you like him. Do you want to see some tricks he can do?" Lily and Ben nod. They say, "Yes, please." The man says, "OK. Watch this." He tells the dog to sit, roll over, shake, and speak. The dog does everything. Lily and Ben clap. They say, "Wow. He is a smart dog. He can do many things." + +The man says, "Thank you. He works hard. He is a good job. He makes me happy. Do you want to kiss him goodbye?" Lily and Ben say, "Yes, we do." They kiss the dog on his head. He wags his tail. He barks. He says, "Bye bye." + +Lily and Ben say, "Bye bye, Rex. Bye bye, man. Thank you for showing us your dog. He is cool." The man says, "You're welcome. Have a nice day. Come back anytime." He waves. He walks away with the dog. + +Lily and Ben wave back. They are happy. They learned something new. They made a new friend. They say, "That was fun. Let's play some more." They run to the swings. They laugh. They have a good time. +Sara and Ben like to play in the park. They see a big hill with a flag on top. The flag is red and white and blue. It has stars and stripes. Sara and Ben want to see the flag up close. + +They run up the hill, holding hands. They feel the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They hear the birds sing and the leaves rustle. They are happy and excited. + +When they reach the top, they see a man sitting next to the flag. He is old and has a long beard. He wears a hat and a coat. He smiles at Sara and Ben. + +"Hello, children," he says. "Do you like the flag?" + +"Yes, we do," Sara and Ben say. "It is pretty and bright. What is it for?" + +The man tells them a story. He says the flag is ancient. It is from a long time ago, when he was a soldier. He fought for his country and his freedom. He says the flag is a symbol of hope and courage. + +Sara and Ben listen to the story. They ask the man questions. They learn new things. They are amazed and curious. + +The man likes to talk to Sara and Ben. He says they remind him of his grandchildren. He says they are smart and kind. He gives them each a hug and a candy. + +Sara and Ben thank the man. They say goodbye to him and the flag. They run down the hill, holding hands. They laugh and sing. They are happy and grateful. +Ben likes summer. He likes to play outside with his friends. They run, jump, and laugh. Sometimes they play with a ball or a bike. Sometimes they play with sand or water. + +One day, Ben hears a loud noise. He stops and listens. He hears a big truck. It is black and shiny. It has a long hose and a ladder. It is a fire truck. Ben likes fire trucks. He wants to see it. + +He runs to the street. He sees the fire truck. It is very big and loud. It has red and blue lights. It has a siren. It goes to a house. There is smoke and fire. Ben is scared. + +He sees some men. They wear black and yellow clothes. They have helmets and masks. They are firemen. They use the hose and the ladder. They put out the fire. They save the house. Ben is happy. + +He claps and cheers. He says, "Thank you, firemen!" The firemen smile and wave. They say, "You're welcome, Ben!" They get back on the truck. They drive away. Ben waves goodbye. He goes back to his friends. He tells them what he saw. They listen and say, "Wow, Ben! That is cool!" Ben nods and smiles. He likes summer. He likes fire trucks. He likes his friends. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with blocks and draw pictures. One day, they find a big book with many symbols on it. The symbols are not letters or numbers. They are shapes and lines and dots. + +"What is this?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a secret code," Mia says. + +They try to read the book, but they struggle. They do not understand the symbols. They turn the pages and look for clues. They see pictures of animals and plants and stars. + +"Look, this is a cat!" Tom points to a symbol that looks like a cat. + +"And this is a flower!" Mia points to another symbol that looks like a flower. + +They think they are very smart. They make up stories about the symbols. They pretend they are spies and explorers and wizards. + +But then, Mom comes in. She sees the book and gets angry. + +"Where did you get this book?" she asks. + +"We found it on the shelf," Tom says. + +"This is not a book for children. This is a very old and important book. It is written in a language that only a few people can read. It is not a toy. It is not a secret code. It is a symbol of our history and culture," Mom says. + +She takes the book away from them. She puts it back on the shelf. She tells them to play with something else. + +Tom and Mia feel stupid. They did not know the book was so special. They did not mean to make Mom angry. They are sorry. + +They go back to their blocks and pictures. They decide to make their own symbols. They draw circles and squares and triangles. They make up their own stories. They have fun. They are friends. +Lily and Sam liked to play with their bikes. They had pedals to make the wheels go round and round. They liked to race each other and see who was faster. + +One day, they saw a big hill near their house. They wanted to try to go up the hill with their bikes. They thought it would be fun and exciting. + +They started to pedal hard and fast. They felt the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They were happy and proud. + +But the hill was very steep and long. It was difficult to pedal. Lily and Sam started to get tired and slow down. Their legs hurt and their breaths were short. + +"Come on, Lily, you can do it!" Sam shouted. He was a little bit ahead of Lily. + +"I'm trying, Sam, I'm trying!" Lily answered. She did not want to give up. + +They kept pedaling, but they were almost at the top. They saw a big sign that said "Danger! Do not enter! Shooting range!" + +They did not know what that meant. They thought it was a place to play. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud bang. It was a gun. Someone was shooting at a target. + +Lily and Sam were scared. They did not like the noise. They did not want to get hurt. + +They turned their bikes around and pedaled as fast as they could. They went down the hill very quickly. They did not care who was faster. They just wanted to be safe. + +They reached the bottom of the hill and stopped. They hugged each other and cried. + +"Let's never go there again, Lily," Sam said. + +"Never, Sam, never," Lily agreed. + +They rode their bikes back to their house. They told their mom what happened. She was angry and worried. She called the police and told them about the shooting range. + +She hugged Lily and Sam and gave them cookies and milk. She said they were brave and smart to get away. + +Lily and Sam felt better. They learned a new word: shoot. They did not like it. They liked pedal better. They decided to play with their bikes on the flat road from now on. They were happy and proud again. +Tim and Mia liked to play with their toy boat. They pretended it was a big ship that could sail across the sea. They made up stories about their journey and the things they saw. + +One day, they decided to sail their boat in the pond near their house. They thought it would be fun and brave. They put on their hats and coats and took their boat to the pond. + +"Look, Mia, the pond is so big and blue. Our boat will love it here," Tim said. + +"Yes, Tim, let's sail it to the other side. Maybe we will find an island or a treasure," Mia said. + +They put their boat in the water and watched it sail away. They ran along the edge of the pond, following their boat. They cheered and laughed as their boat moved with the wind. + +But then, something bad happened. A big duck saw their boat and thought it was a snack. It swam towards their boat and bit it with its beak. It made a loud quack and shook its head. + +"Tim, Mia, look out! The duck is eating our boat!" a voice shouted. It was their mom, who had followed them to the pond. + +Tim and Mia stopped and looked at the duck. They saw their boat in its mouth, broken and wet. They felt sad and scared. They cried and ran to their mom. + +"Mom, mom, the duck ate our boat! Our boat is gone!" they sobbed. + +Their mom hugged them and tried to comfort them. She said she was sorry and that they could get a new boat. But Tim and Mia did not want a new boat. They wanted their old boat, the one they loved and played with. They wished they had never sailed it in the pond. They wished they had stayed at home. They learned a hard lesson that day. The end. +Sara and Ben are playing in the classroom. They like to draw on the blackboard with chalk. Sara draws a big sun and Ben draws a small car. + +"Look, Sara, my car is so small!" Ben says. + +"Yes, Ben, your car is very small. Do you want to make it bigger?" Sara asks. + +Ben nods. He wants to make his car bigger. He sees a red button on the wall. He thinks it is a magic button. He pushes the button. + +But the button is not a magic button. It is a shrink button. The button makes everything in the classroom shrink. Sara and Ben shrink too. They become very tiny. + +"Oh no, Sara, what happened?" Ben says. + +"I don't know, Ben, everything is so big now!" Sara says. + +They look at the blackboard. The sun and the car are still there, but they are too big for them. They cannot fit on the blackboard anymore. + +"Help, Sara, help!" Ben says. + +"Help, Ben, help!" Sara says. + +They hope someone will hear them and make them big again. They are scared and sad. They wish they did not push the button. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to look at the sky at night. They had a big window in their room that showed them many stars and sometimes the moon. One night, they saw a big, round, yellow moon that was very bright. + +"Wow, look at the moon!" Tom said. "It is so big and shiny!" + +"Yes, it is!" Lily agreed. "Do you know what it is?" + +Tom shook his head. He did not know what the moon was. + +"It is a big ball of rock that goes around the earth," Lily said. She had learned that from a book. "Sometimes it is full, like now, and sometimes it is empty, like a banana peel." + +"Empty?" Tom asked. He did not understand. + +"Yes, empty. That means there is nothing inside. Like this." Lily took a pillow and squished it flat. "See? Empty." + +Tom nodded. He thought he understood. He took another pillow and fluffed it up. "See? Full." + +They laughed and played with the pillows, making them full and empty. Then they looked at the moon again. + +"Can we go to the moon?" Tom asked. + +Lily thought for a moment. She wanted to go to the moon too. It looked so fun and pretty. + +"Maybe one day," she said. "But not now. Now we have to sleep." + +They hugged each other and snuggled under the covers. They closed their eyes and dreamed of the moon. +Lily and Sam went to the beach with Mom and Dad. They liked to play in the sand and look for shells. Lily found a pretty shell that was pink and shiny. She showed it to Sam and said, "Look, Sam, I found a pretty shell!" + +Sam looked at the shell and said, "Wow, that is a pretty shell, Lily! Can I hold it?" Lily gave the shell to Sam and he held it in his hand. He felt something move inside the shell and he got scared. He dropped the shell and said, "Lily, there is something in the shell!" + +Lily and Sam looked at the shell and saw a little crab come out. The crab was red and had two big claws. It looked angry and waved its claws at Lily and Sam. Lily and Sam ran away and said, "Mom, Dad, there is a crab in the shell!" + +Mom and Dad came to see what was wrong. They saw the crab and said, "Don't worry, Lily and Sam, the crab is not going to hurt you. It just lives in the shell and it is scared of you. Let's leave it alone and find another shell." + +Lily and Sam nodded and said, "Okay, Mom, Dad, we will find another shell." They went to the water and washed their hands. They saw many other shells that were pretty and had no crabs in them. They picked some of them and put them in a bucket. They had fun at the beach and forgot about the crab. +Anna was very sick. She had a bad cough and a hot head. She did not want to play or eat. Mommy was sad and worried. She took Anna to the doctor. + +The doctor was nice. He looked at Anna and said, "You have a cold. You need some medicine to feel better." He gave Mommy a bottle of medicine and a spoon. He said, "Give Anna one spoon of medicine every day. It will make her strong and healthy." + +Mommy thanked the doctor and took Anna home. She gave Anna the medicine. It was sweet and pink. Anna liked it. She said, "Yummy!" Mommy smiled and hugged her. She said, "I'm glad you like it. It will help you get well soon." + +The next day, Anna felt a little better. She did not cough so much and her head was cooler. She wanted to play with her toys and eat some soup. Mommy was happy and proud. She said, "You are a brave girl. The medicine is working. You are getting strong." + +The day after that, Anna felt much better. She did not cough at all and her head was normal. She wanted to go outside and play with her friends. Mommy was excited and relieved. She said, "You are all better. The medicine did its job. You are strong and healthy." She kissed Anna and let her go. Anna ran and laughed. She was happy and grateful. She said, "Thank you, Mommy. Thank you, medicine. Thank you, doctor." +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide on the grass. But they had to be careful not to get too dirty. Their mom had told them not to go near the mud. + +"Mud is bad," mom had said. "It makes your clothes and shoes dirty. And it can make you sick if you eat it. So stay away from the mud, okay?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They did not want to make mom angry or sad. They wanted to be good children. But the mud looked interesting. It was brown and wet and sticky. It made funny shapes and sounds when they touched it. + +"Can we play with the mud, just a little bit?" Ben asked Lily. He picked up a stick and poked the mud. + +"No, Ben, we can't," Lily said. She pulled Ben away from the mud. "Mom said no. We have to prevent the mud from getting on us. Do you want to get in trouble?" + +Ben sighed. He did not want to get in trouble. But he was curious about the mud. He wondered what it felt like and smelled like and tasted like. He thought it would be fun to make mud pies and mud castles and mud animals. + +"Come on, Lily, let's play with the mud," Ben said. He tried to sneak back to the mud. + +"No, Ben, stop!" Lily said. She ran after Ben and grabbed his hand. "We can't play with the mud. It's bad. It's dirty. It's yucky. Let's play with something else. Look, there's a swing and a slide and a seesaw. They are more fun than the mud." + +Ben looked at the swing and the slide and the seesaw. They were fun. But they were not as interesting as the mud. He still wanted to play with the mud. He pulled his hand away from Lily and ran to the mud. + +"Ben, no!" Lily shouted. She followed Ben and tried to stop him. But it was too late. Ben had reached the mud and jumped into it. He splashed and laughed and rolled in the mud. He was covered in mud from head to toe. He looked like a mud monster. + +"Ben, what have you done?" Lily cried. She was shocked and scared. She did not want to join Ben in the mud. She did not want to get dirty and sick. She did not want to make mom angry and sad. She wanted to prevent the mud from getting on her. But how could she do that? How could she get Ben out of the mud? How could she clean him up? How could she explain to mom what had happened? + +She did not know what to do. She wished she had prevented Ben from playing with the mud. She wished they had listened to mom. She wished they had stayed away from the mud. She wished they had played with something else. She wished the mud was not so interesting. +Ben likes to fly his kite in the park. He has a red kite with a long tail. He flies it high in the sky and makes it go up and down. He feels happy when he sees his kite. + +One day, it is very windy. Ben goes to the park with his kite. He runs and lets go of his kite. But the wind is too strong. The kite flies away from Ben. He tries to catch it, but he can't. He sees his kite get stuck in a tree. He feels sad. + +He asks his dad to help him get his kite. His dad climbs the tree and gets the kite. But the kite is dirty. It has mud and leaves on it. Ben feels sorry for his kite. + +His dad says, "Don't worry, Ben. We can clean your kite. Let's go home and polish it." Ben nods and smiles. He holds his kite and his dad's hand. They go home and polish the kite. They use a cloth and some water. They make the kite shiny and red again. Ben feels happy. + +The next day, it is not windy. Ben goes to the park with his kite. He flies it high in the sky and makes it go up and down. He sees his kite sparkle in the sun. He feels proud of his kite. He says, "Thank you, dad, for polishing my kite. I love my kite." His dad hugs him and says, "You're welcome, Ben. I love you." +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. Sometimes they help their mom and dad with work. Work is important, mom and dad say. + +One day, mom and dad have to go to a big work. They ask Tom and Lily to stay with grandma. Grandma is nice and fun. She makes cookies and reads stories. Tom and Lily are happy. + +But after a while, Tom and Lily miss mom and dad. They wonder what they are doing at the big work. They want to talk to them. + +"Can we call mom and dad, grandma?" Tom asks. + +"Sure, my dear. Let me get the phone," grandma says. + +She leans over the table and picks up the phone. She dials the number and gives the phone to Tom. + +"Hi, mom. Hi, dad. It's Tom," Tom says. + +"Hi, Tom. How are you? How is Lily? How is grandma?" mom says. + +"We are good. We are having fun. Grandma is nice. But we miss you. What are you doing at the big work?" Tom says. + +"We are doing some important work, Tom. We are talking to some people and writing some papers. We are trying to help other people," dad says. + +"That sounds hard. Do you like it?" Tom says. + +"We like it, Tom. But we also miss you. We love you very much. We will be home soon," mom says. + +"We love you too, mom. We love you too, dad. Bye," Tom says. + +He gives the phone to Lily. Lily talks to mom and dad too. She tells them about the cookies and the stories. She says she loves them and bye. + +Tom and Lily hug grandma. They feel better. They know mom and dad are doing important work. They know they will be home soon. They go back to play with their toys and books. They are happy. +Sara liked to organize her toys. She had a big box for her dolls, a small box for her cars, and a basket for her books. She liked to make everything neat and pretty. She felt happy when she organized her toys. + +One day, Sara had a friend over to play. His name was Ben. Ben liked to make a mess. He took out all of Sara's toys and threw them around the room. He mixed up the dolls, the cars, and the books. He laughed and said it was fun. Sara felt angry and sad. She did not like to see her toys in a mess. + +Sara told Ben to stop. She said she wanted to organize her toys. Ben did not listen. He kept throwing the toys. Sara started to cry. She felt embarrassed that her friend did not respect her toys. She wished he would go away. + +Sara's mom heard her cry. She came to the room and saw the mess. She asked Sara what happened. Sara told her that Ben was making a mess and did not listen to her. Sara's mom said she was sorry. She told Ben that he had to help Sara organize her toys. She said that was the polite thing to do. + +Ben felt ashamed. He realized he had been rude to Sara. He said he was sorry. He helped Sara organize her toys. He put the dolls in the big box, the cars in the small box, and the books in the basket. He said he liked Sara's toys. He said he wanted to be her friend. + +Sara felt better. She thanked Ben for helping her. She said she liked him too. She said they could play together again. She said they could organize her toys or do something else. She said she wanted to have fun with him. + +Sara and Ben hugged. They felt happy. They learned to respect each other's toys and feelings. They learned to organize and to play. They learned to be good friends. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their toy cars. They liked to make zoom and beep sounds as they drove them on the grass. They saw a big black dog running towards them. The dog was barking loud and fast. + +"Roar!" Lily said, pretending to be a lion. She hoped the dog would be scared and go away. + +But the dog was not scared. He was confused. He thought Lily was a strange animal. He wanted to play with her. He jumped on her and licked her face. + +"Help!" Lily cried. She did not like the dog. She dropped her toy car and tried to push him away. + +Ben ran to help his sister. He picked up a stick and waved it at the dog. He shouted, "Go away, bad dog! Leave Lily alone!" + +The dog saw the stick and thought it was a toy. He wagged his tail and tried to grab it. He did not understand why Ben was angry. + +A lady came running after the dog. She was the dog's owner. She called his name and put a leash on him. She said, "I'm so sorry, kids. He's a friendly dog, but he doesn't know his manners. He just wanted to play with you." + +Lily and Ben were still scared and angry. They did not want to play with the dog. They wanted their toy cars back. They said, "No, thank you. We don't like your dog. He's too big and noisy. He scared us and ruined our game." + +The lady said, "I'm sorry, again. He didn't mean to. He's still a puppy. He needs to learn how to behave. Come on, boy, let's go home." + +She took the dog away. Lily and Ben picked up their toy cars and hugged each other. They were glad the dog was gone. They decided to play somewhere else. They hoped they would not see the dog again. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play and learn new things. One day, they go with Mom to the big city. Mom says they will ride the subway. Anna and Ben do not know what the subway is. + +They follow Mom to a big hole in the ground. They see many people and stairs. Mom says, "This is the subway station. We have to go down the stairs and buy tickets. Then we can get on the train that goes under the ground." + +Anna and Ben are curious. They wonder what the train looks like. They wonder why it goes under the ground. They wonder if it is fun or scary. They hold Mom's hand and go down the stairs. + +They hear a loud noise. They see a big metal snake with windows and doors. It stops at the platform. Mom says, "This is the subway train. We have to get in quickly and find a seat. The doors will close soon." + +Anna and Ben are nervous. They think the train is scary. It is dark and noisy and crowded. They see strange faces and hear strange sounds. They squeeze Mom's hand and get in the train. + +The train starts to move. It goes very fast. It makes a whooshing sound. It shakes and bumps. Anna and Ben feel dizzy and scared. They close their eyes and hug Mom. + +Mom says, "Don't worry, my loves. The subway is safe and fast. It will take us to the park where we can play and have fun. It will be over soon. Just breathe and relax." + +Anna and Ben try to listen to Mom. They wonder if the park is nice. They wonder if they will see birds and flowers and swings. They wonder if they will like the subway more when they go back. They open their eyes and look out the window. They see a light at the end of the tunnel. +Sara liked to play with her mom's bracelet. It was shiny and had many colors. She put it on her wrist and pretended to be a princess. She felt happy and pretty. + +One day, Sara was playing with the bracelet in her room. She heard her mom call her for lunch. She ran to the kitchen, but she forgot to take off the bracelet. She ate her sandwich and drank her juice. She talked to her mom and dad. + +After lunch, Sara wanted to play with the bracelet again. She went back to her room, but she could not find it. She looked under her bed, in her closet, in her toy box. She could not see the bracelet anywhere. She felt sad and scared. She thought the bracelet had disappeared. + +She ran to her mom and cried. She told her mom what happened. Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Sara. The bracelet is not gone. It is just hiding. Let's look for it together." + +They went to Sara's room and searched again. They found the bracelet on the floor, behind a chair. Sara was so happy. She picked up the bracelet and said, "There you are! I missed you!" She gave the bracelet to her mom and said, "Thank you, mom. I'm sorry I took your bracelet. It is too big for me. It does not fit." + +Her mom smiled and said, "It's okay, Sara. I'm glad you found it. You can play with it sometimes, but you have to be careful. And you have to ask me first. Do you understand?" + +Sara nodded and said, "Yes, mom. I understand. I love you and I love your bracelet." She hugged her mom and said, "Can I be a princess now?" + +Her mom laughed and said, "Of course, Sara. You are always my princess." +Lily liked to drive her toy car. She had a big network of roads on the floor. She made them with blocks and tape. She drove her car to different places. She went to the park, the zoo, the shop and the school. + +One day, she saw a new car on the road. It was blue and shiny. It had a sticker that said "Intelligent Car". Lily was curious. She drove her car next to the blue car and said hello. + +The blue car said hello back. It had a voice. It said, "I am an intelligent car. I can talk and learn and do many things. Do you want to be my friend?" + +Lily was surprised and happy. She said, "Yes, I want to be your friend. You are very clever. What can you do?" + +The blue car said, "I can drive by myself. I can follow the rules of the road. I can play games and tell jokes. I can also help you with your network. I can make it bigger and better. Do you want to see?" + +Lily said, "Yes, please. Show me what you can do." + +The blue car said, "OK. Follow me." It drove ahead and started to change the network. It added more blocks and tape. It made bridges and tunnels and roundabouts. It made signs and lights and signals. It made the network more fun and safe. + +Lily was amazed and excited. She drove her car along the new network. She said, "Wow, this is awesome. You are the best friend ever. Thank you for making my network so cool." + +The blue car said, "You are welcome. I am happy to be your friend. You are very kind and smart. Let's play together." + +Lily and the blue car played for a long time. They had a lot of fun. They drove to different places. They played games and told jokes. They learned from each other. They were very happy. They were the best friends ever. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. One day, they find a big gray scale in the attic. They wonder what it is for. + +"Let's weigh ourselves!" Ben says. He climbs on the scale and sees a number. "I weigh 25!" he says proudly. + +Anna wants to try too. She steps on the scale and sees another number. "I weigh 24!" she says. She is sad. She thinks Ben is better than her. + +"Don't be sad, Anna," Ben says. He hugs his sister. "Weighing is not important. You are good at many things. You can draw, and sing, and dance. You have a bright spirit." + +Anna smiles. She hugs Ben back. "Thank you, Ben. You are right. Weighing is not important. You are good at many things too. You can run, and jump, and tell jokes. You have a brave spirit." + +They decide to play with the scale. They weigh their toys, their books, and their clothes. They have fun and laugh. They forget about the numbers. They are happy. They have a loving spirit. +Lily liked to sew. She had a box of cloth and thread and needles. She made dolls and animals and hats. She gave some to her friends and some to her family. She was very popular. + +One day, Lily wanted to make a big bear. She found a brown cloth and cut out two shapes. She sewed them together with a stitch. She left a hole to put in some cotton. She looked for her cotton, but she could not find it. She asked her mom. + +"Mom, where is my cotton?" Lily said. + +"Sorry, Lily, I used it to make a pillow for your dad. He needed a new one. He had a bad neck," Mom said. + +Lily was sad. She wanted to finish her bear. She looked around the house for something else to fill her bear. She saw a bag of popcorn on the table. She had an idea. + +She took some popcorn and put it in her bear. She sewed the hole with a stitch. She made a face with buttons and yarn. She was happy. She had a big bear. + +She showed her bear to her mom. Mom smiled. + +"That's a very creative bear, Lily. What did you use to fill it?" Mom said. + +"Popcorn!" Lily said. + +Mom laughed. "Popcorn? That's funny. But be careful, Lily. Popcorn can get old and smelly. And bugs might like it too." + +Lily did not think about that. She hugged her bear and took it to her room. She put it on her bed. She was proud of her bear. + +The next day, Lily went to school. She took her bear with her. She wanted to show it to her friends. She thought they would like it. She thought she would be more popular. + +But when she got to school, something was wrong. Her bear was not big and fluffy anymore. It was small and wrinkly. Some of the popcorn had popped out of the stitch. Some of it had turned yellow and green. It smelled bad. And there were ants crawling on it. + +Lily was shocked. She did not understand. She felt sad and embarrassed. She hid her bear in her backpack. She did not show it to anyone. + +She learned a lesson that day. She learned that popcorn is not a good thing to fill a bear with. She learned that some things do not last. She learned that being popular is not as important as being smart and careful. + +She went home and threw away her bear. She asked her mom for some new cotton. She decided to make a new bear. A better bear. A bear that would not smell or pop or attract bugs. A bear that she would love and keep. A bear that would be her friend. +Tim and Lily were rabbits who liked to eat carrots. They lived in a big garden with many other animals. One day, they found a big carrot that was half-buried in the ground. They pulled it out and were very happy. + +"Look, Lily, we found a big carrot!" Tim said. "We can share it and have a yummy snack." + +"Yes, Tim, this is a good carrot. We are lucky rabbits." Lily said. "But we should wash it first. It is dirty and has mud on it." + +They took the carrot to a small pond and rinsed it with water. Then they bit into it. But they did not like it. It was sour and bitter and made their mouths pucker. + +"Yuck, this is a bad carrot!" Tim said. "It is sour and not sweet. I don't want to eat it." + +"Me neither, Tim. This is a bad carrot. It is not worth eating." Lily said. "Let's throw it away and find another one." + +They tossed the carrot into the pond and watched it sink. Then they hopped away to look for a better carrot. They learned that not all carrots are good and that they should value the ones that are. +Sam and Mia were playing with their blocks. They liked to build towers and houses and cars. But Tom, their big brother, was bored. He wanted to play something else. He saw a bottle of poison on the shelf. It was green and had a skull on it. He thought it looked weird and fun. + +He took the bottle and sneaked into the room where Sam and Mia were playing. He poured some of the poison on their blocks. He laughed and said, "Now your blocks are ruined! They will make you sick if you touch them!" + +Sam and Mia were scared and angry. They saw their blocks turn brown and smelly. They cried and ran to their mom. They told her what Tom did. Mom was very mad. She took the bottle from Tom and threw it in the trash. She said, "Tom, you are very naughty! You could have hurt your brother and sister! You destroyed their toys and played with poison! You are in big trouble!" + +She sent Tom to his room and gave him no dessert. She hugged Sam and Mia and gave them new blocks. She said, "I'm sorry, my loves. Tom was very mean. But he will learn his lesson. Don't play with poison. It is very bad. Play with your blocks. They are very good." Sam and Mia nodded and smiled. They played with their blocks and forgot about Tom. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were playing cops and robbers in the backyard. Lily was the cop and Ben was the robber. Lily had a toy gun and Ben had a toy bag of money. Lily chased Ben around the trees and the swing. + +"Stop, robber! Give me the money!" Lily shouted. + +"No, cop! You can't catch me!" Ben said. + +Ben ran to the shed and hid inside. He thought he was safe, but Lily followed him. She opened the door and saw Ben behind a box. + +"Ha! I found you! You are going to jail!" Lily said. + +She grabbed Ben's arm and tried to pull him out. But Ben was holding on to the box. The box was old and heavy. It had tools and cans inside. Lily pulled too hard and the box fell over. The tools and cans spilled out and made a loud noise. Some of them hit Lily and Ben and hurt them. The box also broke the window of the shed. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Lily and Ben cried. + +Mom and Dad heard the noise and came to the shed. They saw the mess and the broken window. They saw Lily and Ben with cuts and bruises. + +"What happened here?" Mom asked. + +"We were playing cops and robbers. Lily was the cop and I was the robber. She tried to take me to jail, but she was clumsy and broke the box and the window," Ben said. + +"That was not a good game. You could have been hurt worse. And you broke the shed. You have to say sorry and help clean up," Dad said. + +Lily and Ben felt bad. They said sorry to Mom and Dad. They said sorry to each other. They helped clean up the tools and cans. They put a bandage on their cuts. They learned not to play with old and heavy things. They learned to be careful and not break things. They learned to play nicer games. +Lily and Sam were friends. They liked to play together. One day, they wanted to watch a movie. They asked their moms if they could go to the movie place. + +"Yes, you can go, but you have to mind us," their moms said. "Stay with us and do not run away. The movie place is big and busy. There are many people and cars. It can be dangerous." + +Lily and Sam nodded. They were happy. They got in the car and went to the movie place. Their moms bought them tickets and popcorn. They found their seats and waited for the movie to start. + +The movie was about a dog and a cat. They were friends too. They had many adventures. Lily and Sam liked the movie. They laughed and clapped. They shared their popcorn. They did not mind their moms. They stayed with them and did not run away. + +When the movie was over, they got up and left. They thanked their moms for taking them to the movie place. They said goodbye to each other and hugged. + +"Did you like the movie?" Lily's mom asked. + +"Yes, I liked it a lot," Lily said. "The dog and the cat were funny and brave. They were open to new things. They did not mind being different." + +"I liked it too," Sam's mom said. "They were good friends. They helped each other and had fun. They did not mind the trouble." + +Lily and Sam smiled. They learned something from the movie. They were happy to have each other as friends. They did not mind anything. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They also like to eat snacks. One day, Lily brings a big bag of cauliflower. She says, "This is my favorite snack. Do you want some?" + +Ben looks at the cauliflower. He does not like it. He thinks it is white and hard and yucky. He says, "No, thank you. I do not like cauliflower. I like apples and cheese." + +Lily is sad. She says, "But cauliflower is good for you. It makes you strong and smart. And it is yummy. You should try it." + +Ben does not want to hurt Lily's feelings. He is an honest friend. He says, "I am sorry, Lily. I love you, but I do not love cauliflower. Maybe you can share it with someone else who likes it." + +Lily smiles. She says, "That is okay, Ben. I love you, too. You are a good friend. You tell the truth. Maybe we can find another snack that we both like." + +They hug and go to look for more snacks. They see a cart with ice cream. They both love ice cream. They buy two cones and enjoy them. They are happy. They are still friends. +One day, a little girl named Mia wanted to perform a magic show for her family. She had a hat, a wand, and a bunny. She practiced a lot in her room, and she was very excited. + +She asked her mom and dad, her big brother, and her grandma to sit on the couch and watch her. She put on a sparkly dress and a cape, and she said, "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Mia's magic show!" + +She took out her hat and said, "For my first trick, I will make a bunny appear from this hat!" She waved her wand and said, "Abracadabra!" She reached into the hat and pulled out the bunny. Everyone clapped and cheered. + +She said, "Thank you, thank you! For my second trick, I will make the bunny disappear!" She put the bunny back into the hat and said, "Abracadabra!" She lifted the hat and showed that the bunny was gone. Everyone clapped and cheered again. + +She said, "Thank you, thank you! For my final trick, I will make myself disappear!" She put the hat on her head and said, "Abracadabra!" She pulled the cape over her face and said, "Goodbye!" + +But then, something went wrong. The hat was not a normal hat. It was a magic hat that belonged to an enormous wizard who lived in the dark. The hat had a secret hole that led to the wizard's lair. When Mia said, "Abracadabra", the hat sucked her in and took her away. + +Everyone on the couch waited for Mia to come back, but she never did. They looked under the couch, behind the curtains, and in the closet, but they could not find her. They called her name, but they could not hear her. They were very scared and sad. + +The wizard in the dark saw Mia in his hat and laughed. He said, "What a nice snack for me!" He grabbed Mia and ate her up. Mia was gone forever. The end. +Anna likes to play with pebbles. She has many pebbles in her box. She has big pebbles and small pebbles. She has red pebbles and blue pebbles. She has shiny pebbles and dull pebbles. + +One day, Anna goes to the park with her mom. She sees a pond with ducks. She wants to feed the ducks. She asks her mom for some bread. Her mom says no. She says bread is not good for ducks. She says Anna can look at the ducks, but not touch them. + +Anna is sad. She wants to make the ducks happy. She thinks maybe the ducks like pebbles. She takes out a shiny pebble from her box. She throws it in the pond. The ducks swim away. They are scared. Anna does not understand. She thinks maybe the ducks like dull pebbles. She takes out a dull pebble from her box. She throws it in the pond. The ducks quack loudly. They are angry. Anna does not understand. + +Her mom sees what Anna is doing. She is not happy. She tells Anna to stop throwing pebbles. She says pebbles are not food for ducks. She says pebbles can hurt the ducks. She says Anna should be polite to the ducks. She says Anna should say sorry to the ducks. + +Anna feels bad. She does not want to hurt the ducks. She does not want to be rude to the ducks. She wants to be polite to the ducks. She says sorry to the ducks. She puts her pebbles back in her box. She waves to the ducks. The ducks calm down. They swim back to Anna. They nod to Anna. They forgive Anna. Anna smiles. She is happy. She learns a lesson. She says thank you to her mom. She says thank you to the ducks. She says goodbye to the ducks. She goes home with her mom. She plays with her pebbles. She is careful with her pebbles. She is polite to everyone. +Lila and Tom were friends. They liked to play in the park. They had a ball, a doll and a car. They shared their toys and had fun. + +One day, a big dog came to the park. It was black and hairy. It barked loud and ran fast. It saw Lila and Tom's toys and wanted them. It grabbed the ball with its teeth and ran away. Lila and Tom were sad. + +"Hey, that's our ball!" Tom shouted. "Give it back!" + +The dog did not listen. It ran to the other side of the park. It saw a trash can and smelled something good. It dropped the ball and jumped on the trash can. It knocked it over and made a mess. + +Lila and Tom saw their chance. They ran to get their ball. But when they got there, they could not find it. The ball was gone. It had disappeared under the trash. + +"Where is our ball?" Lila asked. "I can't see it." + +"Me neither," Tom said. "Maybe it rolled away." + +They looked around, but they could not find their ball. They felt very poor. They had lost their favorite toy. They had no more fun. + +They decided to go home. They took their doll and their car and walked away. They hoped to find their ball another day. They learned that life was not always fair. They wished the dog would disappear. +Anna and Ben are playing hide and seek in the park. Anna is the seeker and Ben is the hider. Ben runs to a big bush and hides behind it. He hopes Anna will not find him. + +Anna counts to ten and then says, "Ready or not, here I come!" She looks around the park and tries to find Ben. She sees a slide, a swing, a bench, and a tree, but no Ben. She wonders where he is. + +She walks to the big bush and hears a noise. She thinks it is Ben. She says, "I found you, Ben!" But no one replies. She says again, "Ben, are you there?" But still no one replies. She gets closer to the bush and sees something blue. She thinks it is Ben's shirt. + +She reaches out her hand and touches the blue thing. But it is not Ben's shirt. It is a bird. A blue bird. The bird is scared and flies away. Anna is surprised and says, "Oh, it was a bird!" + +Ben hears Anna and comes out of his hiding spot. He was hiding under the bench. He says, "You did not find me, Anna! I win!" Anna says, "No, you did not win, Ben! You cheated! You did not reply when I called you!" Ben says, "I did not cheat, Anna! I was quiet because it is a game!" Anna and Ben start to argue. + +But then they see the blue bird again. It is on the tree. It sings a pretty song. Anna and Ben stop arguing and listen to the bird. They smile and say, "What a nice bird!" They forget about the game and watch the bird together. They are friends again. +Lila and Sam love festivals. They love to see the big tents, the bright lights, and the funny clowns. They love to eat the sweet popcorn, the sticky cotton candy, and the hot dogs. They love to play the games, win the prizes, and ride the merry-go-round. + +One day, they went to a festival with their mom and dad. They saw a lovely flower garden, with many colors and smells. They saw a big stage, where people sang and danced. They saw a huge balloon, that flew in the sky. They wanted to try everything. + +They asked their mom and dad if they could go to the flower garden, the stage, and the balloon. Their mom and dad said yes, but they had to stay together and be careful. Lila and Sam nodded and smiled. They held hands and ran to the flower garden. They smelled the roses, the lilies, and the daisies. They picked some flowers and gave them to their mom and dad. + +Then they went to the stage, where they watched a show. They saw a man play a guitar, a woman play a flute, and a boy play a drum. They saw a girl dance with a ribbon, a boy dance with a hoop, and a dog dance with a ball. They clapped and cheered. They sang along and danced too. + +Finally, they went to the balloon, where they waited in a line. They saw a man with a big hat, who gave them tickets. They saw a basket, where they climbed in. They saw a rope, that the man pulled. They felt the balloon go up, up, up. They looked down and saw the festival, the people, and the cars. They looked up and saw the clouds, the sun, and the birds. They felt the wind, the warmth, and the joy. They hugged each other and said, "We love festivals!" +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with toy cars and trucks. One day, Tim gets a new toy. It is a big tank. It can shoot balls and make noise. + +"Wow, Tim, your tank is cool!" Sam says. "Where did you get it?" + +"My dad gave it to me. He works at the post office. He can deliver many things. He found this tank in a big box. He said it was for me." Tim says. + +"Can I play with it too?" Sam asks. + +"Sure, Sam. You can be my helper. We can deliver balls to the other toys. They will be surprised." Tim says. + +They take the tank and some balls. They go to the garden. They see a teddy bear, a doll, a robot and a dinosaur. They are different toys, but they are all friends. + +"Hello, toys. We have something for you." Tim says. + +"What is it?" the teddy bear asks. + +"It is a ball. It is from the tank. It is fun." Tim says. + +He pushes a button. The tank shoots a ball. It lands near the teddy bear. + +"Wow, thank you, Tim. This is a nice ball." the teddy bear says. + +Tim and Sam smile. They shoot more balls. They deliver them to the other toys. The toys are happy. They play with the balls and the tank. They have a lot of fun. +Anna liked to dance. She liked to spin and jump and twirl. She wanted to learn more dances. She asked her big sister, Mia, to teach her. + +Mia was gentle and kind. She showed Anna how to move her feet and arms. She held Anna's waist and helped her balance. She said, "Good job, Anna! You are a fast learner!" + +Anna was happy. She wanted to show Mia a new dance. She saw a big ball on the floor. It was shiny and round. She thought it would be fun to kick it. She ran to the ball and kicked it hard. + +But the ball was not a ball. It was a glass vase. It broke into many pieces. The pieces flew everywhere. Some of them hit Mia. Mia screamed and fell down. She had blood on her face and hands. She cried, "Anna, what did you do? That was Mom's favorite vase! You are so naughty!" + +Anna was scared and sorry. She did not mean to hurt Mia or break the vase. She wanted to hug Mia and say sorry. But Mia was angry and pushed her away. She said, "Go away, Anna! I don't want to teach you anymore! You are a bad dancer and a bad sister!" + +Anna ran to her room and cried. She felt alone and sad. She wished she had not kicked the vase. She wished Mia would forgive her. She wished she could dance with Mia again. +Tommy liked to climb. He climbed on chairs, on tables, on sofas, and on beds. He wanted to see everything in his house. One day, he saw a big jar on a high shelf. He wondered what was inside. He climbed on a chair, then on a table, then on a bookcase. He reached for the jar, but it was too far. + +He saw a teaspoon on the table. He thought it could help him. He took the teaspoon and stretched his arm. He hooked the jar with the teaspoon and pulled. The jar moved, but it was heavy. It fell from the shelf and broke on the floor. Tommy heard a loud noise and saw a lot of honey and glass. + +He was scared and sorry. He climbed down from the bookcase and ran to his room. He hid under his bed and cried. He hoped no one would find him. + +But his grandma heard the noise. She was elderly and kind. She walked slowly to the kitchen and saw the mess. She knew it was Tommy. She loved him very much. She went to his room and looked for him. She found him under the bed and hugged him. + +She said, "Don't cry, Tommy. It's okay. Accidents happen. I'm not angry. But you should be careful when you climb. You could get hurt. And you should ask before you touch things. They might be dangerous or precious. Do you understand?" + +Tommy nodded and said, "I'm sorry, grandma. I won't climb anymore. I just wanted to see the honey. I like honey." + +Grandma smiled and said, "I know, Tommy. I like honey too. How about we clean up the kitchen together and then have some toast with honey? Would you like that?" + +Tommy smiled and said, "Yes, grandma. I would like that very much. Thank you, grandma. I love you." + +Grandma said, "I love you too, Tommy. Come on, let's go." She took his hand and they walked to the kitchen. They cleaned up the honey and the glass. Then they had some toast with honey and milk. They were happy and cozy. Tommy learned his lesson and never climbed on the bookcase again. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. But sometimes they want to play with Mom's things. Mom says no. She says they are not for kids. They are for work. + +One day, Mom is very busy. She has to make a lot of calls and write a lot of papers. She tells Lily and Ben to be good and stay in their room. She goes to her office and closes the door. + +Lily and Ben are bored. They look at their toys. They do not want to play with them. They want to play with Mom's things. They want to see what is in her office. They are curious. + +They sneak out of their room. They tiptoe to Mom's office. They hear a sound. It is Mom talking on the phone. They wait until she stops. Then they open the door. + +They see a lot of things. They see a big desk, a shiny laptop, a funny mouse, a colorful pen, a soft scarf, a pretty necklace, and a shiny ring. They want to touch them. They want to try them. + +Lily picks up the pen. She draws on the papers. She makes flowers and stars and hearts. She thinks they are pretty. Ben picks up the mouse. He moves it on the desk. He sees the laptop change. He sees pictures and words and games. He thinks they are fun. + +They do not hear Mom coming. They do not see her open the door. They do not see her face. They only hear her voice. She says, "What are you doing? You are not supposed to be here. You are not supposed to touch my things. You are very naughty." + +Lily and Ben drop the pen and the mouse. They look at Mom. They look at the papers and the laptop. They see the mess. They feel guilty. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We just wanted to play. We did not mean to make trouble." + +Mom is angry. She is also sad. She says, "You did not listen to me. You did not respect my things. You did not think about how I feel. You have to learn to be good. You have to say sorry and clean up." + +Lily and Ben nod. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We will be good. We will clean up." They hug Mom. Mom hugs them back. She says, "I love you, Lily and Ben. But you have to follow the rules. You have to be careful and kind. You have to think before you act." + +Lily and Ben say, "We love you, Mom. We will follow the rules. We will be careful and kind. We will think before we act." They help Mom clean up. They go back to their room. They play with their toys. They do not want to play with Mom's things anymore. They learned their lesson. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump on the grass. They also liked to look for bugs and flowers. Lily found a ladybug on a leaf. She was very happy. She showed it to Tom. + +Tom wanted to see the ladybug too. He reached out his hand to touch it. But Lily did not want to share. She slapped Tom's hand away. Tom was very sad. He felt a sting on his hand. He started to cry. + +Lily saw Tom crying. She felt bad. She did not mean to hurt him. She just wanted to keep the ladybug. She said sorry to Tom. She gave him the leaf with the ladybug. She asked him to be her friend again. + +Tom stopped crying. He looked at the ladybug. He smiled. He said thank you to Lily. He said he was still her friend. He asked her to play with him again. + +Lily and Tom hugged. They were happy. They played with the ladybug together. They shared the leaf. They forgot about the slap. They had fun on the grass. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play in the garden. She had a ball, a doll and a teddy bear. She was happy when she played with them. + +One day, a big dog came to the garden. He saw Lily's ball and wanted to play with it. He jumped over the fence and ran to the ball. He bit the ball and made it pop. Lily was sad. She liked her ball very much. + +She ran to the fence and shouted at the dog. "Go away, bad dog! You broke my ball!" But the dog did not listen. He wagged his tail and barked. He thought Lily wanted to play with him. + +Lily was angry and scared. She threw her doll and her teddy bear at the dog. But the dog caught them and shook them. He made them dirty and ripped them. Lily was very sad. She liked her doll and her teddy bear very much. + +She ran to the house and wept. She cried and cried. She wanted her ball, her doll and her teddy bear back. She wanted the dog to go away. + +Her mom heard her cry and came to see what was wrong. She saw Lily's toys on the ground and the dog on the other side of the fence. She understood what happened. She hugged Lily and said, "I'm sorry, my dear. The dog did not know he was bad. He just wanted to have fun. But he should not have taken your toys. I will get you new ones. Don't cry, my love." + +She took Lily inside and gave her some milk and cookies. She read her a story and sang her a song. She made her feel better. Lily was sleepy. She yawned and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you." She closed her eyes and fell asleep. Her mom kissed her and said, "I love you too, my sweet." She smiled and turned off the light. +Lily was a gifted girl. She could draw, sing and dance very well. She liked to show her talents to her friends and family. One day, she had a big show at school. She was going to draw a picture, sing a song and dance a dance. + +She was very excited and proud. She wanted everyone to see how gifted she was. She packed her crayons, her microphone and her tutu in her backpack. She said goodbye to her mom and dad and went to school. + +At school, she met her friend Ben. Ben was also gifted. He could play the piano, tell jokes and do magic tricks. He was going to do all of them at the show. He said hello to Lily and asked her what she was going to do. + +"I'm going to draw, sing and dance," Lily said. "I'm very gifted, you know." + +Ben smiled and said, "That's cool. I'm going to play, joke and magic. I'm very gifted, too." + +They walked to the auditorium, where the show was going to happen. They saw a lot of people there. There were teachers, parents and other kids. They felt nervous and excited. + +They waited for their turn. Ben went first. He played a beautiful song on the piano, made everyone laugh with his jokes and amazed them with his magic tricks. Everyone clapped and cheered for him. He bowed and smiled. + +Lily was next. She went on the stage with her backpack. She opened it and took out her crayons. She was going to draw a picture of a flower. She looked for a paper, but she couldn't find one. She looked again, but there was no paper in her backpack. + +She felt scared and confused. She didn't know what to do. She looked at the audience. They were waiting for her. She looked at Ben. He was watching her. She looked at her backpack. She saw something shiny. It was her microphone. + +She had an idea. She decided to sing a song instead of drawing a picture. She grabbed her microphone and turned it on. She was going to sing her favorite song. She opened her mouth and started to sing. + +But something was wrong. The microphone was not working. It was making a loud and funny noise. It sounded like a duck. It went quack, quack, quack. + +Lily stopped singing. She felt shocked and embarrassed. She looked at the audience. They were laughing at her. They thought she was making a joke. She looked at Ben. He was laughing, too. He thought she was being silly. + +She didn't like it. She didn't want to be laughed at. She wanted to be praised. She wanted to show how gifted she was. She felt angry and sad. + +She threw the microphone on the floor. She yelled, "This is not funny! This is not a joke! This is not mine! This is Ben's! He gave it to me as a gift! He tricked me! He ruined my show!" + +She ran off the stage. She cried and cried. She wished she had her paper and her crayons. She wished she had her song and her dance. She wished she had her gift and her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, Lily went to the beach with her family. She saw a shiny shell and picked it up. Her mom told her it was an oyster. + +Lily thought the oyster was pretty and asked her mom if she could keep it. Her mom said yes and they took it home. When they got home, Lily's dad opened the oyster and inside was a pearl! Lily's family was very happy because pearls are very valuable and can make you wealthy. + +Lily was so excited and proud that she had found the oyster. She told all her friends at school about it and they thought it was amazing. From that day on, Lily loved going to the beach to look for more treasures. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Floppy. Floppy was very nervous because she was going to a new school. She was afraid that the other bunnies wouldn't welcome her. + +On her way to school, Floppy saw a bird. "Hello, birdie!" said Floppy. "Do you know the way to school?" The bird chirped and said, "Yes, just follow me!" Floppy was so happy that the bird welcomed her. + +When they arrived at school, Floppy saw all the other bunnies playing. She felt a little shy, but then she saw a bunny hopping towards her. "Hi, I'm Benny. Want to play?" Benny asked. Floppy was so happy that Benny welcomed her. + +After playing for a while, it was time for lunch. Floppy went to the garden to eat her carrot. Suddenly, a big dog sprang out from behind a bush! Floppy was so scared that she ran away as fast as she could. She never went back to that school again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the movies with her mommy and daddy. They bought a big bag of popcorn to share. Lily loved popcorn, it was her favorite snack. + +While they were watching the movie, Lily got scared. She whispered to her mommy, "This movie is too scary for me." Her mommy hugged her and said, "It's okay, sweetie. We can leave if you want." + +Lily thought about it for a moment and then said, "No, I want to stay. But can we get more popcorn? It will make me feel better." Her daddy smiled and said, "Sure thing, little one. Let's go get some more popcorn." They got up and went to the concession stand to weigh out another bag of popcorn. Lily felt much better with a fresh bag of popcorn in her lap. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy and sweets all day long. Her mom told her that she needed to brush her teeth every night before bed, but Lily didn't listen. + +One day, Lily woke up with a terrible toothache. She went to the dentist, and he told her that she had a cavity. The dentist had to search for the cavity in her mouth and fix it. + +After the dentist fixed her tooth, he told Lily that she needed to take care of her teeth and brush them every day. Lily realized that she needed to be more flexible and listen to her mom's advice. From that day on, Lily brushed her teeth every day, and she never had another cavity again. The moral of the story is that it's important to take care of your teeth and listen to your parents. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to exercise every day. He would run, jump and play with his friends. Timmy was an ordinary boy with an ordinary life. + +One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean up his room. Timmy did not want to clean up his room. He said, "I don't want to clean up my room. I want to exercise." His mom said, "You can exercise after you clean up your room." + +Timmy did not listen to his mom. He remained in his room and did not clean up. Later that day, when Timmy was playing with his friends, he fell and hurt himself. His mom took him to the hospital, but the doctors could not help him. Timmy had to stay in the hospital for a long time and he could not exercise anymore. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved trains. She would watch them go by her house every day and dream of riding one. One day, her mom took her to the train station to ride on a big train. Lily was so excited! + +When they got on the train, they met a nice conductor. He was very intelligent and knew all about trains. Lily asked him lots of questions and he answered them all. The conductor told Lily that the train had to complete its journey to the next station. + +Lily and her mom had so much fun on the train. They saw lots of pretty sights out the window. When they got to the next station, Lily was sad that the ride was over. But the conductor told her that they could ride the train again anytime they wanted. Lily was so happy and thanked the conductor for a wonderful ride. +Once upon a time, there was a man who had a fake diamond ring. He wanted to give it to his wife as a gift. But he knew that it would be better if the ring was shiny, so he decided to polish it. + +He took a cloth and rubbed the ring until it sparkled. When his wife saw it, she was very happy. She put the ring on her finger and showed it to all her friends. + +The man was proud of himself for making his wife happy. He knew that even though the ring was fake, his love for her was real. +Once upon a time, there was a fat fisherman named Bob. He loved to fish in the lake every day. He would step into his boat and paddle out to the middle of the lake. He would sit and wait for the fish to bite. + +One day, as Bob was fishing, he felt a tug on his line. He knew he had caught a big fish. He started to reel it in, but it was too heavy. He stepped back and pulled with all his might. Finally, he caught a huge fish! + +Bob was so happy that he decided to have a fish fry for dinner. He took the fish home and cooked it up. It was the best fish he had ever tasted. From then on, every time he went fishing, he remembered the big fish that he caught and how happy it made him. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily saw a shiny pole outside her house. She ran outside to touch it, but it was too tall for her to reach. She felt frustrated and sad. + +Suddenly, a friendly dog named Max appeared and wagged his tail. Lily smiled and petted him. Max knew what to do. He ran around the pole and barked, inviting Lily to follow him. + +Lily giggled and ran after Max. They circled the pole together, and then Max showed her how to enter a secret garden hidden behind the pole. Lily was amazed and happy. She thanked Max and they played together in the garden all day long. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat cat. The cat liked to eat a lot of food and never stopped. One day, the cat ate so much food that it fell asleep and didn't wake up for a long time. While the cat was sleeping, a number of mice came into the room. They were very scared of the cat, but they saw that it was sleeping and decided to take some of the food. They took some of the food and ran away, leaving the cat to remain asleep for a while longer. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to eat mushrooms. One day, he found a delicate mushroom in the forest. He picked it and took it home to celebrate with his family. + +But when he got home, his sister, Bella, wanted the mushroom too. They started to argue and fight over who would get to eat the mushroom. Their mom had to step in and calm them down. + +Finally, their mom came up with a solution. They would cut the mushroom in half and each of them would get to eat a piece. They were both happy and celebrated with a dance party. From that day on, Benny and Bella learned to share and not fight over things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. Her mommy always wore a warm apron while cooking. One day, Lily saw a lady who stole her mommy's apron. + +Lily went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, a lady took your apron." Her mommy was very sad. She said, "It's not nice to steal things that don't belong to you." + +Lily and her mommy went to the store to buy a new apron. They found a pretty pink one. But when they got home, they found out that the lady who stole the old apron had also stolen some money from their house. + +The moral of the story is that stealing is bad and can hurt people. We should always be honest and kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved cars and he had a toy motor that he played with all the time. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her dry the dishes. Timmy didn't want to help, but he knew he had to listen to his mom. + +As Timmy was drying the dishes, he saw his dad printing something on the computer. "Dad, what are you printing?" Timmy asked. "I'm printing a picture of a car," his dad replied. Timmy was excited and ran over to see the picture. "Wow, that's so cool!" Timmy exclaimed. + +After they finished drying the dishes, Timmy went back to playing with his toy motor. He pretended he was driving the car in the picture his dad printed. "Vroom, vroom!" Timmy said as he made his motor sound. His mom smiled and said, "You did a great job helping me dry the dishes, Timmy. Now, let's go play with your motor together!" And they all went to play with Timmy's toy motor together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree in the forest. The tree had many leaves that were green and beautiful. But one day, the leaves started to change. They turned yellow, orange, and red. The tree looked different, but it was still beautiful. + +A little bird flew to the tree and said, "Why did your leaves change?" The tree replied, "It's fall now, and my leaves change every year." The bird looked at the tree and said, "I don't want to leave yet. I want to stay with you." The tree smiled and said, "You can stay as long as you like. We can be friends." + +So the little bird stayed with the tree, and they watched the leaves fall to the ground. They played together and had fun. And even though the tree looked different, it was still beautiful to the little bird. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly bear named Teddy. Teddy loved to play with his friends in the forest. One day, Teddy got a big scratch on his fur. His friend, a kind rabbit, saw it and wanted to help Teddy. The rabbit said, "Let me cut the fur around the scratch with my razor." Teddy was scared at first, but he trusted his friend. The rabbit was very careful and soon, Teddy felt much better. From that day on, Teddy and the rabbit were even better friends. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl named Lily. She had a treasure chest that she loved to play with. One day, Lily put some apples in her chest, but she forgot about them. The apples started to rot and made a bad smell. + +Lily's mommy noticed the bad smell and asked her about it. Lily remembered the apples and opened her chest. She was sad to see the rotten apples. + +But Lily was brave and decided to clean her chest. She took out the apples and threw them away. Then, she washed her chest with soap and water until it was clean again. From that day on, Lily made sure to never forget about the things she put in her chest. +Once upon a time, there was a little monkey named Max. Max loved to climb trees in the jungle. He would climb up high and look at all the animals below. + +One day, Max saw a big meeting of animals in the clearing. He was curious, so he climbed down from the tree and went to see what was happening. But when he got there, he felt confused because he didn't understand what the animals were saying. + +Max decided to climb up a nearby tree to get a better view. From up high, he could see everything that was happening and he felt much better. He watched the meeting for a while and then climbed back down to go play with his monkey friends. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went for a walk in the forest with her mommy. They saw a long snake on the ground. The snake was very scary, but mommy said not to worry because it was just a friendly snake. + +Lily asked, "Mommy, can I touch the snake?" + +Mommy said, "Yes, but be careful and balance yourself so you don't fall." + +Lily slowly walked towards the snake and touched its long body. She giggled and said, "The snake tickles me!" + +The snake slithered away, and Lily said goodbye. She was happy and proud that she balanced herself and touched the snake. +Once upon a time, there was a little chicken named Chirpy. Chirpy loved to eat seeds and play with her friends. One day, Chirpy and her friends found a big, juicy worm. They all wanted to eat it, but Chirpy resisted and let her friends have it. + +Later that day, Chirpy's mom asked her if she ate all her seeds. Chirpy felt guilty because she had only eaten some of them. She told her mom the truth and promised to do better next time. + +Chirpy learned that it's important to resist temptation and tell the truth when you feel guilty. And from that day on, Chirpy was known as the bravest chicken in the coop. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she found a shiny rock on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. + +"Look mommy, I found a pretty rock!" said Lily. + +"That's very nice, Lily. Rocks are fun to collect," said her mom. + +"I want to keep it forever," said Lily. + +"Well, we can put it in your special box so you can keep it safe," said her mom. + +"But mommy, can we pay for it? I don't want anyone to take it away," said Lily. + +"Don't worry, Lily. You can always depend on me to keep your special things safe," said her mom. + +Lily smiled and hugged her mom. She knew she could always trust her to take care of her things. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to play hockey. One day, Timmy and his friend Billy went to the park to play. They both wanted to play with the same hockey stick, but there was only one. + +Timmy said, "Can I use the hockey stick first?" + +Billy replied, "No, I want to use it first." + +Timmy got upset and said, "But I brought the tasty snacks to share with you!" + +Billy thought about it and said, "Okay, you can use the hockey stick first and then we can have the tasty snacks together." + +Timmy was happy and started to spin around with the hockey stick. They both had fun playing together and eating the tasty snacks. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on walks with her grandma. One day, they were walking in the park when they saw a man rushing past them. + +"Where do you think he's going, Grandma?" asked Lily. + +"I'm not sure, dear," said her grandma. "Maybe he's in a hurry to get somewhere." + +As they continued their walk, they saw a man selling canes. "Those canes look cheap," said Lily. + +"Yes, they do," agreed her grandma. "But we don't need a cane right now." + +Lily and her grandma continued their walk, enjoying the sunshine and the flowers in the park. They talked about all sorts of things, and Lily felt happy to be spending time with her grandma. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her mommy went to the bus stop to catch a bus. They waited and waited, but the bus didn't come. + +Lily got bored and started to play with her toy car. Suddenly, a big, shiny car stopped in front of them. The driver rolled down the window and said, "Excuse me, do you need a ride? The bus is not coming." + +Lily's mommy said, "Thank you, but we don't have any money for an expensive ride like that." The driver smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll yield you to your destination for free." + +Lily was so happy to ride in the fancy car. She looked out the window and saw all the pretty buildings and trees. When they arrived at their destination, Lily said, "Thank you for yielding us. You're so nice!" +Once upon a time, there was a tall giraffe. The giraffe lived in a cell at the zoo. Every day, the zookeeper would come and polish the giraffe's fur. The giraffe loved to be polished and would stick out its tongue to show the zookeeper how happy it was. One day, the giraffe saw a little bird outside of its cell. The bird was too small to reach the tall tree where it wanted to build its nest. The giraffe knew just what to do. It leaned its long neck down and let the bird build its nest on top of its head. From then on, the giraffe and the bird were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to play outside and eat carrots. One day, Benny met a little mouse named Mimi. + +"Hi, Mimi! Do you want to play hide-and-seek with me?" asked Benny. + +"Yes, I do!" said Mimi. "But first, let's go through the tunnel." + +The tunnel was deep and dark, but Benny and Mimi were not scared. They went through the tunnel and came out on the other side. There, they found a big carrot patch. + +"Yum, these carrots look delicious!" said Benny. "Let's bake them!" + +Benny and Mimi picked the carrots and brought them to Benny's house. They baked the carrots in the oven and ate them together. They were the tastiest carrots they had ever eaten. Benny and Mimi became best friends and played hide-and-seek every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in her backyard. One day, she found a shiny steel ball in the grass. It was so pretty and she thought it was adorable. + +As she played with the ball, a little boy appeared. He said, "That's my ball! I lost it earlier." + +Lily replied, "Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't know it was yours. Here you go." + +The little boy smiled and said, "Thank you. You're very kind." And with that, he disappeared as quickly as he had appeared. + +Lily was sad to see him go, but she was happy that she could help him find his ball. She continued to play in her backyard, looking for other treasures that might appear. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to collect things, especially junk. He would pick up anything he found on the ground and keep it in his room. His parents always told him to throw away the junk, but Timmy didn't want to. + +One day, Timmy's parents took him to a famous museum. Timmy was very excited to see all the cool things on display. But when he got there, he saw that all the things were very neat and organized. Timmy thought it was boring. + +Suddenly, Timmy saw a piece of junk on the floor. He picked it up and showed it to his parents. They told him to put it back, but Timmy didn't want to. He wanted to display it in his room with all his other junk. + +When they got home, Timmy's parents saw all the junk in his room and got very angry. They told him he had to throw it all away. Timmy was sad, but he knew he had to listen to his parents. He threw away all the junk, but he kept the piece he found at the museum. It was his favorite piece of junk, and he displayed it proudly on his shelf. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys in her room. She had a doll, a ball, and a teddy bear. Lily would make them talk to each other and have fun. + +One day, Lily's mommy showed her an image of a cute puppy. Lily thought the puppy looked so adorable and wanted to play with it. But mommy said it was just a picture and not a real puppy. Lily was sad but mommy told her they could go to the park and play with real puppies there. + +At the park, Lily saw a puppy that was slow and sleepy. It was so cute! Lily gently petted the puppy and it wagged its tail. She played with the puppy for a while and then went home happy. From that day on, Lily loved to look at images of puppies and play with them at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the park with his friends. One day, Timmy's mother took him to a big, wild forest. Timmy was scared because he had never been to a forest before. But his mother told him that she would allow him to explore the forest with her. + +As they walked through the forest, Timmy saw many wild animals like squirrels and birds. He was amazed by the beauty of the forest. His mother showed him how to identify different trees and plants. They had a lot of fun exploring the forest together. + +After a while, Timmy's mother said it was time to go back home. Timmy was sad because he wanted to stay in the wild forest forever. But his mother promised to take him back soon. Timmy went to bed that night dreaming about all the wild animals he saw in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy that she loved to play with every day. One day, Lily's friend asked if she could borrow the toy. Lily thought it was a brilliant idea to share her toy with her friend. So, she said yes and sent the toy round to her friend's house. + +Her friend was very happy to play with the toy and promised to send it back round to Lily's house when she was done. Lily was excited to get her toy back and waited patiently for it to come round. + +After a few days, the toy finally came round to Lily's house. She was so happy to have it back and thanked her friend for sending it round. From that day on, Lily and her friend shared their toys with each other and had lots of fun playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a man named Bob. Bob had a big car that he loved to drive. One day, Bob went on a long drive with his family. They drove through the mountains and saw lots of trees and animals. + +While they were driving, Bob's car started to shake. He pulled over and saw that a stick was stuck in one of the wheels. Bob made sure everyone was safe and got out to take the stick out. After that, they drove safely to their destination and had a great time. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a queen who loved to walk in the park. She had a soft heart and loved to smell the flowers. One day, she saw a little bird with a broken wing. The queen picked up the bird and carried it back to her castle. She made a soft bed for the bird and gave it some food and water. The bird was happy and the queen was happy too. From that day on, the queen would walk in the park with the bird on her shoulder. Everyone in the kingdom loved the queen and the little bird. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved cars and trucks, especially ones with big motors. He would play with them all day long, making them zoom and vroom around the room. + +One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean up his toys before dinner. Timmy didn't want to stop playing, but he knew he had to listen. So, he rushed to put all his cars and trucks away. + +As he was cleaning up, Timmy noticed that one of his favorite trucks was missing a wheel. He was sad because it wasn't perfect anymore. But then he remembered that he could still have fun with it, even if it wasn't perfect. And so, he continued to play with his trucks and cars, happy as can be. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big city with lots of buildings and cars. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a shiny penny on the ground and picked it up. "I'm so lucky!" she said with a big smile. + +As she was playing, Lily saw a little bird sitting on a branch. The bird said "tweet tweet" and Lily said "hello birdie!" She gave the bird some bread and they became friends. + +Later that day, Lily went home and showed her mom the penny. "You're so lucky," her mom said. Lily felt happy and went to bed dreaming of all the lucky things that might happen tomorrow. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went for a walk in the forest. She saw a squirrel on a tree and said, "Hello, Mr. Squirrel! You are funny. Can you come down and play with me?" + +The squirrel replied, "I would love to, but I am stuck in this tree. Can you help me unlock this nut?" + +Lily tried to unlock the nut, but it was too hard. She said, "I am sorry, Mr. Squirrel. I cannot unlock the nut. But do not worry, I will find someone who can help us." + +Lily went to find her dad and told him about the squirrel. Her dad came with a tool and unlocked the nut. The squirrel was happy and said, "Thank you, Lily and your dad. Now, let us play together!" +Once upon a time, there was a turkey named Tom. Tom was very cool because he had lots of feathers that were different colors. One day, Tom was eating some yummy seeds when he accidentally got some on his feathers. He tried to wipe them off with his wing, but they wouldn't come off. + +Tom didn't want to go around with dirty feathers, so he asked his friend, a little bird named Tweet, to help him. Tweet got some water and a soft cloth and gently wiped the seeds off of Tom's feathers. Tom felt much better and thanked Tweet for helping him. + +From that day on, Tom made sure to be careful when eating his seeds so he wouldn't get dirty again. And he and Tweet became even better friends because they helped each other out. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a pony named Sparky. Sparky was very pretty and fast. Lily loved to ride Sparky every day. + +One day, Lily went to the store to buy some candy. She saw a rich lady who lost her purse. The lady was sad and asked Lily if she had seen her purse. Lily said no, but she promised to return it if she found it. + +Lily continued to the candy store and bought some candy for herself and Sparky. When she was riding back home, she saw the rich lady's purse on the ground. She picked it up and returned it to the lady. The lady was very happy and thanked Lily. + +Lily rode Sparky back home feeling proud of herself for doing a good deed. She told Sparky all about it and Sparky neighed happily in response. +Once upon a time, there was a silly guard who always fell asleep. One day, a wise king came to visit and saw the foolish guard snoring. The king knew he had to change the guard, so he found a new guard who was very alert. + +The new guard watched over the castle and made sure no one came in who wasn't supposed to. The old guard felt sad that he had been replaced, but he knew he had made a foolish mistake. + +The king was happy with the new guard and everything went back to normal. The old guard learned that he needed to be more responsible and not fall asleep on the job. And the new guard was proud to have been chosen to protect the castle. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom asked her to find her lost necklace. Lily searched and searched but couldn't find it. She asked her mom, "Where did you last see it?" + +Her mom replied, "I think it fell off while I was sewing. Look for a shiny thread." + +Lily searched again and found a shiny thread on the floor. She followed the thread and found the perfect necklace. Her mom was so happy and gave her a big hug. From that day on, Lily always searched for lost things using her eyes and her brain. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in her backyard. One day, she saw a bunny hopping around. She wanted to play with it, but it ran away. + +Lily asked her mom, "Where did the bunny go?" Her mom said, "It vanished, sweetie. It went away very quickly." + +Lily decided to explore her backyard to find the bunny. She walked around and saw a strong fence. She couldn't see through it. + +Suddenly, she heard a little voice say, "Hello!" It was the bunny. It had been hiding behind the fence. Lily was so happy to have found the bunny. They played together for a long time before it was time to go inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a house near the forest. One day, Lily went for a walk in the forest with her mommy. They saw a lot of trees and animals. Suddenly, they saw a big cloud that covered everything. It was fog! Lily's mommy told her to be careful because fog can make it hard to see. + +Lily's mommy had a modern flashlight that helped them see in the fog. They walked slowly and carefully to prevent falling. They saw a beautiful butterfly that was flying in the fog. They followed the butterfly until the fog went away. Then, they saw the sun shining and the sky was blue again. Lily was happy because she saw a butterfly and learned about fog. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie loved to play in the water with her friends. One day, they wanted to play with a hose. But there was a delay because the hose was broken. + +Ellie decided to go and find another hose. She walked and walked until she found a big, blue hose. She grabbed it with her trunk and ran back to her friends. + +They were so happy to see Ellie with the big, blue hose. They played and sprayed water all around. Ellie was happy that she could help her friends have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat cookies. One day, her mommy made some hot coffee and put it on the table. Lily wanted to touch it, but her mommy said it was too hot and she could get burned. + +Later that day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. They decided to play hide and seek. Lily was hiding behind a tree when she saw a big dog. The dog scared her and she ran back to her mommy. + +Lily's mommy hugged her and asked what was wrong. Lily said she was anxious because the dog scared her. Her mommy told her not to worry and that everything was going to be okay. From that day on, Lily never played hide and seek near the big dog again. +Once upon a time, there was a family of ducks. They lived in a deep pond. The mama duck, papa duck, and baby duck were happy. One day, a mean fox came to the pond. He wanted to eat the ducks. The mama duck said, "We need to test our plan to stay safe." The papa duck said, "What is the plan?" The mama duck said, "We will all swim in different directions when the fox comes." The baby duck said, "I'm scared." The papa duck said, "Don't worry. We will protect you." The next day, the fox came. The ducks swam in different directions. The fox was confused and didn't know which duck to chase. The ducks were safe. From that day on, they tested their plan every day to stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved motorcycles. He had a toy motorcycle that he played with every day. One day, Timmy saw an empty motorcycle in his neighbor's yard. + +He went to his neighbor and asked, "Can I ride your motorcycle?" The neighbor said, "No, it's broken. But you can look at it if you want." + +Timmy walked over to the motorcycle and kneeled down to get a closer look. "It's very dirty," he said. "Can I help you clean it?" + +The neighbor smiled and said, "That would be great, Timmy. Thank you!" Timmy was happy to help and spent the whole afternoon cleaning the motorcycle. When he was finished, he said, "Wow, it looks like new!" + +The neighbor was very grateful and gave Timmy a ride on his own motorcycle. Timmy was so happy that he couldn't stop smiling. From that day on, Timmy knew that helping others was the best thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot was very loyal to his owner, a little girl named Lily. Every day, Spot would play with Lily in the backyard and they would try to kick a ball into a goal. + +One day, after playing outside, Lily's mom told her it was time to bathe Spot. Lily didn't want to because she thought Spot might not like it. But her mom said that it was important to keep Spot clean and healthy. + +Lily filled up a big bucket with soapy water and brought Spot over. Spot was a little scared at first, but Lily was very gentle and soon he was having fun splashing around in the water. After the bath, Spot smelled fresh and clean. Lily hugged him and told him he was the best dog ever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends were eating some yummy snacks. Suddenly, Lily's friend threw her snack wrapper on the ground. + +Lily said, "Don't waste your snack wrapper. Put it in the trash can." + +Her friend replied, "Oh, I forgot. Sorry." + +Lily smiled and said, "It's okay. We don't want the park to be dirty. We don't want to get punished." + +Her friend nodded and threw the wrapper in the trash can. Lily felt happy that she helped her friend learn something new. +Once upon a time, there was a cow named Betsy. Betsy lived on a farm in the west. One day, Betsy was walking in the field and she saw a broken fence. She remembered that the fence was not broken yesterday. + +Betsy knew that the broken fence meant that the other animals could escape. She wanted to help fix the fence, but she didn't know how. Betsy decided to go to the farmer and tell him about the broken fence. + +The farmer listened to Betsy and thanked her for telling him. He went to the field and fixed the fence. Betsy was happy that she remembered to tell the farmer about the broken fence. From that day on, Betsy made sure to always look out for any broken things on the farm. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to eat spaghetti because it was so smooth and yummy. One day, Lily was eating her spaghetti and she felt the ground tremble. She got scared and asked her mom what was happening. Her mom said it was just an earthquake and they needed to be safe. Lily held onto her mom and felt the ground tremble a little bit more. But then it stopped and everything was okay again. From that day on, Lily always ate her spaghetti with her mom close by, just in case the ground ever trembled again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to run and play with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom told him to put on his socks before he went outside to play. Timmy thought it was silly to wear socks because it was hot outside. + +Timmy's friends came over and they decided to race to the end of the street. Timmy was so excited to race that he forgot he wasn't wearing his socks. As they were running, Timmy started to feel uncomfortable. His feet were getting hot and sweaty without his socks. + +Timmy's friends noticed that he was slowing down and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told them that he wasn't wearing his socks and his feet were feeling silly. His friends helped him put on his socks and they all continued the race. Timmy felt much better with his socks on and he ended up winning the race! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cute teddy bear that she loved very much. One day, Lily's mom suggested that they go to the park to play. Lily was very excited and grabbed her teddy bear to take with her. + +At the park, Lily met a new friend named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car made of steel that he was playing with. Lily thought it was very shiny and cool. She asked Timmy if she could play with it, but he said no. Lily felt sad and wanted to go home. + +But then, Timmy saw how sad Lily was and he suggested that they play together with both the car and the teddy bear. Lily was so happy and they had a great time playing together. From that day on, they were the best of friends and played together every day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures with her crayons. One day, Lily had to decide what to draw. She thought and thought until she finally decided to draw a picture of her dog, Max. + +Lily drew a great picture of Max with a big smile on his face. She was so happy with her picture that she showed it to everyone she met. Her mommy said it was a great picture and put it on the fridge for everyone to see. + +From that day on, Lily decided she wanted to draw pictures of all her favorite things, like flowers, rainbows, and even her favorite foods. She knew she would have so much fun drawing and making great pictures for everyone to see. +Once upon a time, there was a smart little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to talk about space and all the planets. He would tell his mom and dad all about the stars and the moon. + +One day, Timmy's parents took him to the planetarium. Timmy was so excited to see all the stars up close. He talked and talked about space the whole way there. + +When they arrived, Timmy's parents bought him a special telescope. Timmy was so happy! He looked through the telescope and saw all the planets up close. He talked and talked about how amazing it was. + +As they were leaving, Timmy's mom said, "I think Timmy might be an astronaut one day." Timmy smiled and said, "I hope so!" And that's how Timmy's love for space began. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in his backyard and look at the trees. One day, Timmy noticed that one of the trees had big branches that were blocking the sun. He wanted to help the tree, so he asked his mom for some scissors to prune the branches. + +As he was pruning, Timmy accidentally cut off a big branch and it fell on his neighbor's fence. The neighbor came out and got very angry. Timmy felt embarrassed and didn't know what to do. + +But then, Timmy's mom came outside and explained what happened. The neighbor understood and wasn't angry anymore. Timmy learned that accidents happen, but it's important to ask for help and be honest when something goes wrong. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little girl named Lily. She loved to play and have fun all day long. One day, her mommy took her to a lecture about being kind and helping others. Lily did not want to listen to the lecture and wanted to go back to playing. + +Her mommy said, "Lily, please listen to the lecture. It is important to learn how to be kind to others." Lily replied, "But mommy, I want to play. Can't we go home now?" Her mommy said, "No, we must remain here and listen to the lecture." + +After the lecture, Lily's mommy asked her, "What did you learn from the lecture?" Lily replied, "I learned that it is important to be kind to others and help them when they need it." Her mommy smiled and said, "That's right, Lily. Always remember to be kind and help others, even if it means you have to remain patient and listen to a lecture." From that day on, Lily made sure to always be kind and help others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends were playing hide-and-seek when they heard a loud noise. They looked up and saw a big, red car speeding down the street. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, said "That car is going really fast!" Lily agreed and said "It's bad to go too fast on the road." Suddenly, they saw a symbol on the car that looked like a lightning bolt. They wondered what it meant. + +Lily's mom came over and asked what was wrong. They told her about the speeding car and the symbol. Her mom explained that the symbol was for a race car and they go really fast, but it's not safe to drive like that on regular roads. They all agreed and continued to play, happy to have learned something new. +Once upon a time, there was a great big bear named Brownie. Brownie had a friend named Fox. One day, Brownie and Fox went for a walk in the forest. They saw a bird with a hurt shoulder. Brownie asked, "What happened to your shoulder?" The bird said, "I got into a fight with a squirrel." + +Brownie and Fox wanted to help the bird. They asked, "How can we help you?" The bird said, "Can you carry me to my nest?" Brownie said, "Sure, we can help you with that." So, Brownie carried the bird on his back while Fox walked beside them. + +When they arrived at the bird's nest, the bird said, "Thank you for helping me. You are great friends." Brownie and Fox smiled and said, "We are happy to help." From that day on, the bird, Brownie, and Fox were good friends and always helped each other when they needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around in her room. One day, she looked up at the sky and saw a big, round planet. It was so far away, but it looked so pretty. + +Lily ran outside to tell her friend, Tommy, about the planet. "Tommy, look up in the sky! There's a planet up there!" she said. Tommy looked up and saw the planet too. "Wow, that's crazy!" he said. + +Lily and Tommy decided to dance under the stars while looking at the planet. They twirled and spun around, feeling so happy. "I love dancing with you, Lily," said Tommy. "Me too!" said Lily. They danced until the stars began to disappear and the sun started to rise. It was a magical night, and they couldn't wait to dance under the stars again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go fishing with her grandpa. They would wake up early in the morning and walk to the lake. Grandpa would bring his rod and Lily would bring her little bucket. + +One day, Lily caught a big fish! She was so happy and wanted to touch it, but the fish was too slippery. Grandpa helped her hold the fish and Lily felt its scales. The fish was slimy and a little bit sour. + +After they caught some more fish, they went home and cooked them for dinner. Lily was so proud of herself for catching a fish and couldn't wait to tell her mom and dad. From that day on, Lily loved fishing even more and always wanted to touch the fish they caught. +Once upon a time, there was a brave boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, they decided to go on an adventure in the woods. As they were walking, Timmy saw a spark in the bushes. He ran over to see what it was and found a shiny rock. + +Suddenly, it started to rain really hard. Timmy and his friends got very wet. They decided to go back home, but Timmy remembered that his mom had told him to soak his clothes in water before washing them. He asked his friends to help him soak their clothes in a nearby puddle. + +When they got home, Timmy's mom was surprised to see them so wet. But Timmy proudly showed her the shiny rock he found and told her about how they had to soak their clothes in the puddle. His mom was very proud of how brave and smart he was. And from that day on, Timmy always remembered to soak his clothes before washing them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet cat named Mittens who loved to play with her. One day, Lily and Mittens were playing when suddenly Mittens sneezed. "Bless you, Mittens!" said Lily. + +Later that day, Lily and Mittens were sitting on the couch watching TV when the power went out. Lily was shocked and didn't know what to do. "It's okay, Lily," said Mittens. "It's just a mild power outage. It will come back on soon." + +Lily felt better knowing that it wasn't a big problem. She snuggled up with Mittens and waited for the power to come back on. When it did, Lily said, "Thank you for calming me down, Mittens. You're the best cat in the world!" Mittens purred and licked Lily's hand. They both knew they were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her pink bike around the park. One day, she saw a little boy crying on a bench. She went to look and saw that he had lost his teddy bear. + +Lily knew how much she loved her own teddy bear, so she went home and got it for the little boy. He was so happy and stopped crying. Lily felt good inside because she helped someone else. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be kind and help others when they need it. It makes you feel good and helps others feel better too. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toys. One day, Tim's favorite toy broke. He was very sad. Tim's uncle came to visit him. Uncle saw Tim's broken toy and said, "Don't worry Tim, we will fix it together." Tim and his uncle worked together to fix the toy. They united their efforts and the toy was fixed! Tim was very happy and thanked his uncle. +Once upon a time, there was a family who went on a holiday. They packed their bags with clothes and toys. They drove to the beach and played in the sand. The sun was shining and the weather was mild. + +But then, a big wave came and the little girl got swept away. Her family tried to save her, but they couldn't. They were very sad and went back home without her. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, they were cooking soup and Lily saw steam coming out of the pot. She asked her mommy what it was and her mommy said it was hot water turning into steam. Lily thought it looked cool. + +After the soup was done, Lily's mommy asked her to help clean up the messy kitchen. Lily saw the dishes and the food on the floor and didn't want to help. But then her mommy said they could play a game while they cleaned. They played a game of who could pick up the most dishes and put them in the sink. + +When they were done, Lily's mommy asked her to gaze out the window and see the beautiful sunset. Lily saw the orange and pink colors in the sky and thought it was so pretty. She was happy she helped her mommy and had fun playing the cleaning game. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, she saw her mommy making oatmeal in the kitchen. She asked her mommy, "Can I play with the oats?" Her mommy said, "Sure, Lily." + +Lily took the oats and played with them. She made a little mountain of oats and then flattened it out. She liked how the oats felt in her hands. Her mommy said, "Lily, you're making the oats thin. They won't be good for eating if they're too thin." + +Lily said, "Okay, mommy. I'll stop playing with them now." She put the oats back in the bowl and went back to playing with her toys. She was happy that she got to play with something new and learn something too. +Once upon a time, there was a kind elderly lady who loved to bake cookies. She always kept them in her freezer so they would stay fresh. One day, she decided to mix some special ingredients into her cookie dough. She was very excited to try them! + +As she was mixing the dough, she noticed that it was getting very hard to stir. She didn't think much of it and put the dough in the freezer to chill. + +Later that day, she took the dough out of the freezer and tried to scoop it onto the baking sheet. But the dough was so hard that she couldn't even scoop it! She realized that the special ingredients she had mixed in had caused the dough to freeze solid. + +The elderly lady was sad that her cookies didn't turn out, but she learned an important lesson: sometimes, mixing in too much of something can have unexpected consequences. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, she was playing with her doll and her finger accidentally moved the doll's head. + +Lily was surprised and said, "Oh no, dolly's head moved! That's silly!" + +Suddenly, her mom came into the room and asked, "What happened, Lily?" + +Lily showed her mom how her finger moved the doll's head. Her mom smiled and said, "That's okay, Lily. We can fix it together." + +Lily was happy and they worked together to fix the doll. From that day on, Lily was more careful when playing with her toys, so they wouldn't move in silly ways again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride his bike all around the neighborhood. One day, he was riding his bike when he saw a tire on the ground. + +"Hey, that tire looks like it needs some love," said Timmy to himself. So he stopped his bike and went over to the tire. He started to rub it and make it shiny again. + +Suddenly, a naughty little dog came running up to Timmy. "Hey, what are you doing?" barked the dog. + +"I'm just rubbing this tire to make it look nice again," said Timmy. + +The dog thought for a moment and then said, "I want to help too!" So Timmy and the dog rubbed the tire together until it was as good as new. From that day on, Timmy and the dog were the best of friends and always helped each other out. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her with some work in the garden. Timmy didn't want to stop playing, but he wanted to help his mom. + +"I don't want to stop playing, but I will perform my best for you, Mommy," Timmy said. + +His mom smiled and gave him a little orange shovel. Timmy was excited to work in the garden with his mom. They worked together all day long, digging and planting flowers. + +At the end of the day, Timmy was tired but happy. He hugged his mom and said, "I love working with you, Mommy. It's fun to perform and make the garden look pretty." + +His mom hugged him back and said, "I love working with you too, Timmy. You are my little helper." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat cookies. One day, she went to her mom and said, "Mommy, can I have a cookie?" Her mom said, "Sure, Lily. How many cookies do you want?" Lily replied, "I want two cookies, please." + +Her mom gave her two cookies, and Lily started to eat them. She said, "Mmm, these cookies are delicious!" Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you like them, Lily." + +Suddenly, Lily saw some smoke coming from the kitchen. She said, "Mommy, what's that smoke?" Her mom went to check and saw that she had left a pot on the stove for too long. She quickly turned off the stove and opened the windows. She said, "It's okay, Lily. I just burned something in the kitchen. But everything is fine now." + +Lily was happy that her mom was okay. She finished her cookies and said, "Mommy, can we count how many cookies I ate?" Her mom said, "Sure, Lily. Let's count together." They counted the cookies, and Lily had eaten two, just like she wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie. The birdie had a friend who was a butterfly. They loved to play together in the garden. One day, the butterfly promised the birdie that they would play together every day. + +But one day, the butterfly didn't come to play. The birdie waited and waited, but the butterfly never came. The birdie felt sad and lonely. + +Then, the birdie observed other animals in the garden. There were squirrels, rabbits, and even a family of ducks. The birdie realized that there were many friends to be made in the garden. + +The moral of the story is that when one friend is not around, there are always others to make new friends with. It's not perfect, but it's still fun to play with different friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat cookies. One day, she went to the kitchen to get a cookie from the cupboard. But when she opened it, she saw that there were no cookies left. She was sad. + +Lily decided to go and ask her mom for more cookies. But when she got to her mom's room, she saw that her mom was sleeping. She didn't want to disturb her mom, so she decided to wait. She waited and waited until her mom woke up. + +When her mom woke up, Lily asked her for more cookies. Her mom said that she could have some, but only if she promised to always ask before taking things from the cupboard. Lily agreed and got some amazing cookies. From that day on, Lily always asked before taking things from the cupboard. The end. +Once upon a time, a little birdie lived in a big tree. He loved to fly and soar high in the sky. One day, he met a horse who lived in a stable nearby. The horse was enormous and the birdie was amazed. + +"Hello, Mr. Horse. You are so big!" said the birdie. + +"Hello, little birdie. You are so small!" replied the horse. + +They became friends and played together every day. The birdie would fly around the horse while the horse would run around the stable. But one day, a big storm came and the stable fell down. The horse got hurt and the birdie was so sad. + +"I wish I could help you, Mr. Horse," said the birdie. + +"It's okay, little birdie. I'll be fine," said the horse. + +But the horse was not fine. He was very sick and could not run anymore. The birdie had to say goodbye to his friend and fly away. The birdie was so sad that he did not want to fly anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max loved to play fetch with his owner, Tim. One day, Max hurt his paw while playing. Tim took him to a veterinarian who helped Max feel better. + +Max and Tim were so happy that they decided to spend the rest of the day playing together. They went to the park and played fetch some more. Tim threw the ball deep into the pond, but Max was a good swimmer and retrieved it. + +After a fun day, Max was tired and fell asleep next to Tim. Tim was happy that Max was feeling better and promised to always take care of him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her cozy sweater, even when it was hot outside. One day, Lily's mom told her they were going on a long drive to visit grandma. + +Lily was excited to see her grandma, but she was also a little scared of the dark forest they had to drive through. "Mommy, I'm scared," she said. "Don't worry, Lily," her mom said. "You are a brave girl. You can do it!" + +As they drove through the forest, Lily saw shadows moving in the trees. She held onto her sweater tightly and whispered, "I'm brave, I'm brave." Suddenly, a big bear appeared in front of their car! Lily's mom honked the horn and the bear ran away. + +Lily felt relieved and proud of herself for being brave. When they arrived at grandma's house, she told her all about the scary bear. From that day on, Lily wore her sweater whenever she needed to be brave. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, especially near the pond. One day, she found a net and decided to catch some fish. She was having so much fun, but then she heard a loud noise. It was a big dog barking at her. She didn't know what to do, so she shrugged her shoulders. + +Suddenly, the net broke and all the fish swam away. Lily was sad because she wanted to show her mom what she caught. She wished she had a reliable net that wouldn't break. As she walked home, she saw the same big dog again. This time, he was running towards her. Lily was scared and ran as fast as she could, but the dog caught up to her and bit her leg. + +Lily cried out for help, but no one was around. She wished she had stayed away from the pond that day. Finally, her mom found her and took her to the hospital. Lily learned a valuable lesson that day - sometimes it's better to stay safe than to take risks. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat cookies and always had a tray of them in her room. One day, she heard her mom calling her for dinner, but she didn't want to leave her cookies. + +Lily's mom came into her room and said, "Lily, it's time for dinner. You can bring your tray of cookies with you." + +Lily was frustrated because she didn't want to leave her cookies, but she also didn't want to be rude to her mom. As she was walking to the kitchen, she suddenly sneezed and all of her cookies fell off the tray. + +Lily's mom helped her clean up the mess and they both laughed about it. From then on, Lily learned that it's okay to put things aside sometimes and enjoy what's in front of her. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had long, pretty hair that she loved to brush. One day, Lily went outside to gather some flowers. She found some red ones and some yellow ones. They were very pretty, but ordinary flowers. Lily put them in a vase with water to keep them fresh. + +Later that day, Lily's little brother came running into the room. He was holding a toy car and accidentally bumped into the vase. Water spilled everywhere and the flowers fell out. Lily was sad to see her pretty flowers on the ground, but she was happy that her brother didn't get hurt. She picked up the flowers and put them back in the vase. They were still pretty, even if they were a little bit wet. + +Lily's mom saw what happened and said, "It's okay, Lily. We can always gather more flowers tomorrow." Lily smiled and brushed her hair. She was happy to have her family and her pretty, ordinary flowers. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. One day, she found a caterpillar crawling on a leaf. She thought it was very cute and decided to keep it as a pet. + +Lily was very helpful and made sure to give the caterpillar lots of leaves to eat. She watched it grow bigger and bigger every day. She loved her little pet and took good care of it. + +One day, the caterpillar disappeared. Lily was very sad and didn't know where it went. She looked all around the garden but couldn't find it. But then, she saw a beautiful butterfly flying in the sky. She knew that it was her caterpillar! It had turned into a butterfly and flown away. From that day on, Lily knew that caterpillars could turn into butterflies and she felt very happy knowing this. +Once upon a time, there was a big, heavy rock. A little girl wanted to pass by the rock, but it was too heavy for her to move. She tried and tried, but she couldn't do it. + +Then, a kind man came by and saw the little girl struggling. He said, "Let me help you." He lifted up the heavy rock and moved it out of the way so the little girl could pass. + +The little girl was so happy that she said, "Thank you!" The man smiled and said, "You're welcome. If you ever need help again, just repeat after me: 'Can you help me?'" + +From that day on, the little girl knew that if she ever needed help, she could just ask someone to pass her a hand. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her dolls. One day, her mommy gave her a special job to do. She had to carry a box that was very fragile. + +Lily was excited to help her mommy, so she asked her how she could carry the box safely. Her mommy told her to hold it with both hands and walk slowly. Lily did just that and she felt proud that she could help her mommy with her job. + +As she was carrying the box, she saw her little brother playing with his ball. She wanted to play too, but she knew she had to finish her job first. When she finally reached her mommy, she felt happy that she didn't drop the fragile box. Her mommy was proud of her and gave her a big hug. From then on, Lily knew that helping others with their jobs was important. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat called a ship. The ship had to stay at a port because it needed to be fixed. The people on the ship were miserable because they couldn't leave the port. They wanted to go on an adventure to see dolphins and whales. + +One day, a kind man came to the port and saw the sad faces of the people on the ship. He asked them what was wrong and they told him they wanted to leave the port. The man said he could fix the ship and make it better. The people were happy and the man worked hard to fix the ship. + +After a few days, the ship was fixed and ready to go on an adventure. The people were no longer miserable and they set sail to see dolphins and whales. They were happy and grateful to the kind man who helped them. They learned that sometimes you have to stay in one place for a little while before you can go on an adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a big tank. It was very shiny and had lots of wheels. One day, the tank went for a ride and saw a sleepy bear. The bear was so tired that it couldn't stop yawning. The tank felt sorry for the bear and wanted to help. It drove closer to the bear and honked its horn. The bear woke up and saw the tank. It was so surprised that it stopped yawning. The tank smiled at the bear and drove away. Later that day, the tank saw a dead tree. It was very sad to see the tree like that. The tank decided to plant a new tree in its place. From then on, the tank was known as a kind and helpful tank. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, she was playing with her dolls when she heard her daddy calling her. + +"Daddy, what do you need?" asked Lily. + +"I need your help, sweetie. I can't manage to open this jar of pickles," said her daddy. + +Lily ran over to her daddy and tried to open the jar, but it was too tight. "Don't worry, daddy. I'll go get mommy. She's good at opening jars," said Lily. + +Her daddy smiled and said, "You're not foolish, Lily. You always know how to help me." + +Lily ran to get her mommy, and together they managed to open the jar of pickles. From that day on, Lily knew that she could always help her daddy when he needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty bird with colorful feathers. The bird loved to sing and fly around the trees. One day, the bird saw a band playing music in the park. The bird felt an urge to sing with the band, so it flew to the stage and sang a beautiful song. The people clapped and cheered because the bird was so graceful. + +But then, a big, mean cat came and chased the bird. The bird tried to fly away, but the cat was too fast. The bird got caught in the cat's claws and couldn't escape. The people tried to help, but it was too late. The bird was gone forever. The band played a sad song for the bird, and everyone cried. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toy jeep, but he was always scared of the dark. One night, Timmy's parents went out and left him alone in the house. Timmy was very scared and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, Timmy heard a knock on the door. He was too scared to open it, but then he heard a voice saying "It's me, your neighbor, Mrs. Smith." Timmy opened the door and saw that Mrs. Smith had brought him a flashlight. She said, "I know you're scared of the dark, so I thought this might help." + +Timmy was so happy and grateful that Mrs. Smith had given him the flashlight. He turned it on and felt much better. From that day on, Timmy wasn't scared of the dark anymore. He learned that sometimes, people can give you things that will help you overcome your fears. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to climb the mountain near his house. The mountain was very big and had lots of rocks. Timmy was very humble and liked to climb the mountain alone. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came to climb the mountain with him. Billy started to complain that the mountain was too high and too hard to climb. Timmy told Billy that he needed to be humble and keep trying. + +After a while, Billy stopped complaining and started to climb again. They both made it to the top of the mountain and saw a beautiful view. Timmy was happy that Billy didn't give up and was proud of himself for helping his friend. From that day on, they climbed the mountain together every week. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big, round ball that he loved to play with. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy saw the ball and became jealous. He wanted the ball for himself. + +Timmy and Billy started to play catch with the ball. Billy was too rough and accidentally threw the ball too hard, causing it to pop and deflate. Timmy was very upset because he loved his ball. Billy felt bad for what he did but it was too late. Timmy's ball was ruined and he couldn't play with it anymore. + +Timmy was sad and didn't want to play with Billy anymore. He went inside to eat some cookies and drink milk to make himself feel better. But even the cookies and milk couldn't make Timmy happy again. He missed his ball and felt very sad. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play with her toys and make crafts. One day, Lily wanted to make a pretty picture for her mommy. She got some paper and some glue. + +Lily said, "Mommy, can you pour some glue on the paper for me?" + +Mommy said, "Sure, I'm glad to help you." + +Lily and her mommy worked together to make a beautiful picture. They were both glad that they had fun making it together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear who lived in a forest. The bear had a big cane which he used to walk around. One day, the bear went for a walk and he saw a small rabbit. The rabbit was scared of the big bear and tried to run away. But the bear was friendly and asked the rabbit to play with him. + +The bear and the rabbit played together for a while. They ran around and had fun. Then, the bear asked the rabbit if he wanted to twist his cane. The rabbit agreed and tried to twist the cane, but it was too big for him. + +Suddenly, the bear got angry and twisted the cane himself. The cane broke into small pieces and the bear got hurt. The bear was sad and went back to his cave. The rabbit felt bad for the bear and went to visit him. But the bear was too hurt to play and the rabbit had to leave him alone. From that day on, the bear never played with anyone again. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went outside to play. She put on her favorite cap to keep the sun out of her eyes. The cap was pink and had a picture of a butterfly on it. + +Lily saw her friend Billy and they played together. They enjoyed swinging on the swings and sliding down the slide. + +Suddenly, Lily's cap blew off her head and landed in a puddle. She was sad because she thought her cap was ruined. But Billy had an idea. He found a stick and used it to pick up the cap. It was still useful! + +Lily was happy again and they continued to play together. They both enjoyed their time outside and had lots of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a pilot. He flew a big airplane all around the world. But sometimes, he felt lonely because he had nobody to talk to. + +One day, he decided to learn how to make new friends. He read books and watched movies about making friends. He even practiced talking to himself in the mirror. + +Finally, he met a group of birds who were flying in the same direction as him. He said hello and they talked for a long time. The pilot was so happy to have new friends and he wasn't lonely anymore. From that day on, he always remembered that it's important to learn new things and make new friends. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Jack went to his grandma's house. She had a big garden with lots of plants. Jack saw a little bean on the ground and picked it up. He showed it to his grandma and said, "Look, I found a bean!" + +Grandma smiled and said, "That's a nice bean, Jack. Let's go plant it in the garden." They dug a little hole and put the bean inside. They watered it and waited for it to grow. + +A few days later, Jack went back to the garden to see if the bean had grown. He was so happy when he saw a big green plant. He tried to touch it, but accidentally dropped a leaf. "Oops, I dropped a leaf!" he said. + +Grandma laughed and said, "That's okay, Jack. The plant is still growing clear and strong." Jack was so excited to watch the bean grow bigger and bigger every day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big leg and he loved to run and play. One day, Timmy received a present from his grandma. It was a toy car that he could drive around. Timmy was so happy and he played with it all day long. + +But then, Timmy's mom told him it was time for dinner. Timmy didn't want to stop playing with his new toy car, so he was persistent and asked if he could bring it to the dinner table. His mom said no, but Timmy kept asking. Finally, his mom said he could bring the car to the table, but only if he promised to eat all his vegetables. + +Timmy agreed and brought the car to the table. He ate all his vegetables and was very proud of himself. After dinner, he went back to playing with his toy car and was very grateful to have received such a fun present from his grandma. +Once upon a time, there was a playful little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat yummy food from her plate. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help set the table for dinner. Lily was happy to help and put the plates and forks in their places. + +As they were eating, Lily accidentally knocked over her plate and it made a loud noise. Her dad got upset and said, "Lily, you disturbed our dinner! You need to be more careful." Lily felt sad and apologized. + +After dinner, Lily went to her room to play with her toys. She was having so much fun that she didn't realize it was getting late. Her mom came in and said, "Lily, it's time for bed. You need to go to sleep now." Lily didn't want to stop playing, but she knew she had to listen to her mom. + +As Lily was getting ready for bed, she heard a loud noise outside. She asked her mom what it was, and her mom said, "It's just a big storm, Lily. Don't worry, we're safe inside." But the storm was too strong and it knocked down a tree that fell on their house. Lily and her family were okay, but their house was destroyed. Lily realized that her playful behavior had disturbed her dad and now the storm had disturbed their home. She felt sad and wished she had been more careful. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the park and playing on the swings. One day, he went to the park and saw that the swings were broken. He was sad because he had nothing to play on. + +Timmy's friend, Sally, came up with a plan. She said they could make a loop with a jump rope and swing on it like a swing. Timmy thought it was a good idea and they started to make the loop. But it was boring to make and took a long time. + +Finally, they finished making the loop and started to swing on it. It was fun at first, but then the loop broke and they fell. Timmy was upset and didn't want to play anymore. Sally said they could try again and make the loop stronger. Timmy thought that was a good idea and they started to make the loop again. This time, they made it stronger and had lots of fun swinging on it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion. He liked to roar very loudly. One day, he went to a farm and saw many sheep. The sheep were very scared of the lion because he was so big and he roared very loudly. But the lion didn't want to eat the sheep. He just wanted to play with them. The sheep were happy to play with the lion because he was very friendly. After playing, the lion got very thirsty. He looked for water but all the ponds were dry. Luckily, he found a river and drank lots of water. The lion and the sheep became good friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her dolls and singing songs. One day, her mommy took her to a store to buy a new toy. Lily saw a big, shiny violin and said, "Mommy, I want that!" + +But her mommy said, "No, that's too expensive. Let's find something cheaper." + +Lily disagreed and said, "I want the violin, please!" Her mommy explained that they didn't have enough money for it, so they left the store with a small, cheap toy. Lily was sad at first, but she soon realized that the toy was just as fun to play with as the expensive violin. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved his blanket very much. He would bring it everywhere he went. One day, Timmy went for a walk in the park. He saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. But he was scared of the unknown height. + +Suddenly, he saw a little girl pointing at him. She looked friendly, so Timmy went to say hello. The little girl had a blanket too! They sat down and played together, covering themselves with their blankets. Timmy felt happy and safe. + +From that day on, Timmy and the little girl became good friends. They would always point at each other and share their blankets. Timmy learned that sometimes the unknown can be scary, but it can also bring new friends and adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and toys. One day, she found a puzzle with different shapes and colors. She tried to put the pieces together, but she couldn't match them. + +Her mom saw her struggling and said, "Let's match the pieces together, Lily. It will be fun!" They worked together and finally finished the puzzle. Lily was so happy that she hugged her mom. + +Later that day, Lily's brother came in and saw the puzzle. He thought it was foolish and not fun at all. Lily said, "No, it's not foolish. It's an object we can play with and learn from." Her brother felt bad and said sorry. From that day on, they played with the puzzle together and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little ant named Andy. Andy lived in a big forest with his ant family. One day, Andy started to build his own shelter. He wanted it to be smooth and cozy. He worked very hard every day until his shelter was finally finished. + +One night, a big storm started. The wind was blowing hard and the rain was falling heavily. Andy's shelter was the only one that didn't break. All the other ants' shelters were destroyed. They had to go to Andy's shelter for safety. + +Andy was happy to help his ant friends. He learned that it's important to work hard and be prepared for bad things that might start. It's also important to help others in need, especially if you have a strong shelter. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, they decided to gather some flowers and make pretty crowns to wear. + +After they finished playing, Lily's mom suggested they do some exercise. They all ran around and did some jumping jacks. Lily felt mighty strong after exercising. + +As the sun started to set, Lily and her friends said goodbye and went home. Lily felt happy and tired from her fun day in the park. She fell asleep dreaming about the beautiful flower crown she made with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, Timmy found a shiny metal truck in the sandbox. He was so happy! + +But then, a big boy named Jack came over and took the metal truck away from Timmy. Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. He went to his mommy and said, "Mommy, Jack took my truck. Can I get it back?" + +Mommy said, "Let's go ask Jack nicely if he can give it back to you." Timmy was scared, but he went up to Jack and said, "Can I have my truck back, please?" Jack looked at the dark sky and thought for a moment. Then he smiled and said, "Sure, you can have it back. I didn't mean to take it from you." Timmy was so happy to get his truck back and thanked Jack. From then on, they became friends and played together in the sandbox. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a tutor named Miss Mary who helped him learn new things. Miss Mary came to Timmy's house every week at the same time, so Timmy knew when to expect her. + +One day, Timmy's mom went to the store to get some milk and cookies for Timmy. But when she got there, she found out that they were all out of milk! She was worried that Timmy would be sad without his milk and cookies, but then she remembered that she had a regular supply of milk at home. + +When Timmy's mom got home, she gave Timmy his milk and cookies and he was very happy. Timmy thanked his mom for the milk and Miss Mary for being his tutor. Timmy was glad that he had a regular supply of milk and a great tutor to help him learn new things. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cakes with her mom. One day, they were making a cake and Lily wanted to add some sprinkles on top. But her mom disagreed and said they should use whipped cream instead. Lily was sad, but she listened to her mom. + +As they were mixing the batter, Lily noticed that the mix was too thick. She asked her mom if they could add some milk, but her mom disagreed and said they should keep mixing. Lily was persistent and kept asking, but her mom said no. + +Finally, the cake was ready and they put it in the oven. When it was done, they took it out and put some whipped cream on top. Lily was happy that they used whipped cream instead of sprinkles. The cake was delicious and Lily felt proud that she helped make it. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to fish with his dad. One day, they went to the lake and Timmy was eager to catch a big fish. He put his rod in the water and waited patiently. Suddenly, he felt a tug on the line. He pulled and pulled until he saw a big fish! + +Timmy and his dad were so happy. They took a picture of the fish and Timmy's dad printed it out so they could show their friends. Timmy was proud of his big catch and couldn't wait to go fishing again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she went to her grandpa's garden to help him. He asked her to pick some prunes from the tree. Lily was excited to make a yummy dessert with them. + +But as she picked the prunes, she noticed that the sky was getting gloomy. She told her grandpa, "It looks like it's going to rain soon." Her grandpa replied, "Yes, it does. Let's hurry and finish picking the prunes before it starts raining." + +Lily and her grandpa quickly picked all the prunes and went inside. They made a delicious prune cake together. As they enjoyed their dessert, they heard the rain tapping on the window. Lily said, "I'm glad we finished picking the prunes before it got rainy and gloomy outside." Her grandpa smiled and said, "Me too, Lily. It was a great day spent together." +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Quack. Quack loved to swim in the pond with his friends. One day, Quack saw a big, dark cloud in the sky. He knew it was going to rain soon. + +Quack ran to his house and told his mommy, "Rain is coming! We need to pour out the water from our buckets." Quack's mommy smiled and said, "Good job, Quack! Let's pour out the water before the rain comes." + +After they poured out the water, Quack and his mommy went back to the pond. The rain started pouring down, but Quack wasn't scared. He loved swimming in the rain. The pond water became dark, but Quack didn't mind. He was having too much fun swimming with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends, but his mom always made him wear his coat because it was very cold outside. One day, Timmy forgot to wear his coat and his mom got very upset. + +"Timmy, where is your coat?" his mom asked. + +"I forgot it, sorry mom," Timmy replied. + +"Well, you can't go outside without your coat. You'll get sick," his mom said. + +Timmy felt sad because he wanted to play with his friends. He thought about what he could do to make his mom happy. Then he had an idea. + +"I can help you with the dishes, mom. I want to work and make you happy," Timmy said. + +His mom smiled and gave him a big hug. "That's very sweet of you, Timmy. Let's go do the dishes together." + +Timmy felt happy because he made his mom happy and he got to spend time with her. He learned that sometimes it's important to say sorry and to work hard to make things right. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat rice with her dinner. One day, her mommy made her some rice with chicken and vegetables. Lily loved it so much that she ate all of it! + +After dinner, Lily's brother Jack dared her to do a somersault. Lily was scared, but she wanted to be brave. She took a deep breath and did a somersault. Jack was amazed! He said, "Wow, Lily, you're so fit!" + +Lily felt proud of herself for being brave and fit. She went to bed that night feeling happy and full from her yummy rice dinner. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a bright red board lying on the ground. She ran over to grab it and thought it was so pretty. + +Her friend Jack came over and asked, "What's that?" Lily said, "It's a board. It's bright red." Jack said, "Can I see it?" Lily handed it to him and said, "Be careful with it." Jack looked at the board and said, "It's so cool. Can we play with it?" + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "Let's pretend it's a magic carpet and we can fly anywhere we want!" Jack smiled and said, "That's a great idea!" They both sat on the board and pretended to fly to faraway places. They had so much fun together and couldn't wait to play again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her markers. One day, Lily's mom gave her a big cup of cocoa to drink. It was so yummy and warm! Lily felt happy and cool. She decided to draw a picture of her cocoa with her markers. She drew a big cup with steam coming out of it. Her mom saw the picture and said it was very cool. Lily felt proud of her drawing and drank the rest of her cocoa. The end. +Once upon a time, there was an old man. He was very old and people called him "elderly". The old man lived in a small house and liked to fix things with his tools. One day, a little girl came to the old man's house and asked him if he could fix her toy. The old man was happy to help and used his tools to fix the toy. The little girl was very happy and said "thank you" to the old man. From that day on, the little girl would visit the old man often and bring him treats to say thank you for fixing her toy. The old man was happy to have a new friend and they spent many happy days together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very excited because her mommy said they were going to bake cookies together. Lily loved cookies! + +First, they poured flour into a big bowl. Lily helped her mommy pour the flour, but she accidentally spilled some on the floor. Her mommy didn't mind and told her it was okay. + +Next, they added sugar and butter to the bowl. Lily's mommy showed her how to use a mixer to mix everything together. + +Finally, they put the cookie dough on a pan and put it in the oven. While they waited for the cookies to bake, Lily's mommy helped her buckle her shoes. When the timer beeped, they took the cookies out of the oven and let them cool. Lily was so happy to eat the cookies she helped make with her mommy! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a red vest that he loved to wear every day. One day, Timmy went to the park to play. He saw a big dog and he got scared. His mom said, "Don't worry, Timmy. The dog is calm. He won't hurt you." + +Timmy felt better and started playing with his toys. Suddenly, a big man came and grabbed Timmy's vest. Timmy cried and said, "Give me back my vest!" The man didn't listen and ran away with the vest. + +Timmy's mom hugged him and said, "It's okay, Timmy. We can buy a new vest. But remember, it's not good to take things that don't belong to us. We should always ask before grabbing something." Timmy learned his lesson and never forgot it. +One day, Timmy went to the park with his mom. They walked around and played on the swings. Timmy said, "Mom, I'm tired. Can we seat on the bench?" His mom said, "Sure, let's take a seat and rest." + +After a while, Timmy said, "Mom, I'm dirty. Can we go home and take a shower?" His mom said, "Yes, let's go home and take a shower to get clean." + +When they got home, Timmy's dad asked him, "Did you have fun at the park?" Timmy said, "Yes, I did. Mom was honest when she said we could take a shower." His dad laughed and said, "That's great, Timmy. I'm glad you had fun." +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to eat carrots. He had a big garden full of carrots. + +One day, Benny forgot where he hid his carrots. He felt sad and hungry. He asked his friend, a bird, to remind him where he put them. The bird helped Benny find his carrots. + +Benny was so happy and grateful to the bird. He said, "Thank you, bird. I'm sorry I forgot where I put my carrots." From that day on, Benny made sure to remember where he hid his carrots. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she saw a snake in the grass! It was long and green and slithered around. + +Lily ran to her mommy and said, "Mommy, there's a snake outside!" Her mommy warned her, "Be careful, snakes can be dangerous. Stay away from it." + +Lily listened to her mommy and stayed far away from the snake. She was successful in staying safe and didn't get hurt. From that day on, she always remembered to be careful and listen to her mommy's warnings. +Once upon a time, there was a happy man named Mr. Jolly. He loved to sing and dance all day long. One day, he met a little girl who was sad. "Why are you sad?" he asked. "I have to go to the judge," she said. "What's a judge?" Mr. Jolly asked. "Someone who decides if I did something wrong," the little girl replied. + +Mr. Jolly thought for a moment and then said, "Let's go see the judge together. Maybe I can help you bow to him and we can explain what happened." So, they went to see the judge and Mr. Jolly explained what happened. The judge listened carefully and then said, "I think you both did the right thing. You can go now." + +The little girl was so happy and thanked Mr. Jolly for helping her. "You're welcome," Mr. Jolly said with a bow. They both left the courthouse feeling relieved and happy. From that day on, the little girl and Mr. Jolly became friends and would often sing and dance together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read her little books, but sometimes she didn't know what some words meant. So, her mom gave her a little dictionary to help her. + +One day, Lily went to school and she wore a pretty dress. But when she got there, she saw that everyone was wearing their gym clothes. She felt embarrassed because she was the only one wearing a dress. + +But then, her friend Timmy came over and showed her a cool trick. He used the dictionary to find a new word and they both learned what it meant. Lily felt happy and forgot all about feeling embarrassed. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very curious and loved to explore. One day, Timmy found a lost puppy wandering in the street. Timmy felt sorry for the puppy and wanted to help him. Timmy decided to take the puppy home and give him a warm welcome. + +Timmy's parents were happy to see the lost puppy and they decided to keep him. Timmy was so happy that he accepted his parents' decision. Timmy loved playing with the puppy and taking him for walks. + +One day, Timmy forgot to close the gate and the puppy ran away. Timmy was very sad and missed his furry friend. Timmy's parents tried to find the puppy, but they couldn't. Timmy learned a valuable lesson that day: to always be careful and never forget to close the gate. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog. His collar was red and shiny. He loved to play with his ball in the park. One day, a little boy came to the park and started to yell. The dog got scared and barked very loud. The little boy stopped yelling and the dog felt better. They became friends and played together every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there were two fish named Red and Blue. They lived in a big pond with lots of other fish. Red and Blue were very competitive and always wanted to be the fastest swimmer in the pond. They would race each other every day. + +One day, a big bird came and tried to catch Red and Blue. They quickly realized that they needed to unite and work together to escape from the bird. They swam as fast as they could and managed to escape safely. + +After their scary experience, Red and Blue realized that being competitive wasn't as important as being good friends and helping each other. They decided to stop racing and instead, they helped the other fish in the pond whenever they needed it. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to unite and work together, especially when we face challenges. Being competitive is fun, but it's not always the most important thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yummy cookies that her grandma baked. One day, Lily's mom told her that she could only eat one cookie because she had to eat her dinner first. Lily was sad, but she knew her mom wouldn't permit her to eat more cookies until she finished her dinner. + +After dinner, Lily asked her mom if she could have another cookie. Her mom said yes, but only if she cleaned her room first. Lily quickly cleaned her room and then went to the kitchen to get another cookie. As she was reaching for the cookie, she accidentally knocked over a vase and it shattered into many pieces. Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. She ran to her mom and told her what happened. Her mom told her it was okay and that accidents happen. They cleaned up the broken pieces together and then Lily finally got to enjoy her yummy cookie in the cozy chamber of her room. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to learn new things, but sometimes she got confused. So, her mommy got her a tutor. The tutor was very smart and gifted. She could explain things in a way that made sense to Lily. + +One day, Lily didn't understand something the tutor was teaching her. She started to frown and feel sad. But the tutor didn't give up. She kept trying different ways to explain it until Lily finally understood. Lily was so happy and gave the tutor a big hug. + +From that day on, Lily knew that even when things were hard, she could always ask her tutor for help. And the tutor was always happy to help her learn new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. But one day, she got bored of playing with them. She went to her mom and said, "Mom, can we do something fun?" + +"Sure, Lily. What do you want to do?" asked her mom. + +"I want to tap dance like they do on TV," said Lily. + +Her mom smiled and said, "That sounds like a great idea!" + +So, they put on some music and started to tap dance. Lily was having so much fun that she started to glow with happiness. But then, her little brother came in and wanted to play with her toys. Lily didn't want to share and they started to argue. + +"Stop it, you two!" said their mom. "Sharing is important. Lily, let your brother play with your toys for a little while." + +Lily didn't want to, but she knew it was the right thing to do. She handed her brother a toy and they started to play together. Soon, they were both having fun and Lily was glowing again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a hut with her mommy and daddy. Lily loved to act and pretend she was a princess. + +One day, Lily's mommy asked her if she wanted to go to the park. Lily was so happy and said, "Yes, please!" They packed a picnic and headed to the park. + +When they got there, Lily saw a group of kids acting out a play. She wanted to join in, so she asked, "Can I act too?" The kids said, "Yes, please!" and Lily was so happy. + +They all played together and had a great time. When it was time to go home, Lily said, "That was so much fun! Can we come back tomorrow?" Her mommy smiled and said, "Of course, we can come back anytime." And Lily went to bed happy, dreaming of all the fun she would have at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a big, big field. In the field, there was a little girl. She loved to play and run around. One day, she saw a bird with an enormous wing. She thought it was the most beautiful thing she had ever seen. + +The little girl went home and told her mommy about the bird. Her mommy said, "Let's make a birdhouse so the bird can come and visit us." They went to the store and bought some wood. They painted it and put it in the field. + +The next day, the little girl went to check the birdhouse. She saw that the bird had come to visit. She was so happy! She ran back to her mommy to tell her the good news. But when they went back to the field, they saw that the bird had flown into a pitch black window and died. The little girl was very sad. She wished she could print a picture of the bird to remember it forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play pretend with her toys. One day, she pretended to be a princess and her teddy bear was her loyal knight. They went on adventures together, climbing up high mountains and crossing deep rivers. + +When Lily looked up, she saw the ceiling of her room. It was very high and had pretty stars painted on it. She pretended that they were real stars and that she was flying up to them with her knight. They flew higher and higher until they reached the biggest star of all. It was so bright and shiny that Lily felt like she was in a magical world. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom called her for dinner. She said goodbye to her knight and thanked him for the wonderful adventure. Lily couldn't wait to play pretend again tomorrow and see what other amazing things she could imagine. +Once upon a time, there was a tall giraffe named Jerry. Jerry loved to play with his friends in the forest. One day, Jerry and his friends were playing hide and seek. Jerry hid behind a tree, but he accidentally stepped on a pin. Ouch! It hurt a lot. + +Jerry's friend, a bird named Lily, saw what happened and asked, "Are you okay, Jerry?" + +Jerry replied, "No, I'm not okay. I stepped on a pin and it hurts." + +Lily said, "Let me record this moment so we can remember to always watch where we step. We don't want anyone else to get hurt." + +Jerry learned a valuable lesson that day. He realized that it's important to be careful and watch where you step. He also learned that it's good to have friends who care about you and want to help you. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and talk with her voice. One day, she went to the store with her mommy. She saw a toy that she really wanted, but her mommy said they didn't have enough money to buy it. Lily felt sad and ashamed because she really wanted the toy. + +As they were walking home, Lily heard a beautiful voice singing. She followed the voice and saw an old lady singing on the street. Lily was amazed by her voice and started dancing to the music. The old lady noticed Lily and gave her a small toy as a gift. Lily was so happy and thanked the old lady with her voice. + +From that day on, Lily would often go back to the street to listen to the old lady singing. She would also store the toy the old lady gave her in a special place in her room. Lily learned that even though she couldn't buy everything she wanted at the store, there were still nice people in the world who could make her happy with their voice and kindness. +Once upon a time, there was a big bald bear named Benny. Benny lived in a big wardrobe in the forest. One day, Benny was very hungry and went outside to find something to eat. He found a juicy apple and started to chew it. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise and ran back to his wardrobe. It was just a little bird flying by, but Benny was scared. From then on, he made sure to always stay inside his wardrobe when he was eating. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go on tours with his family. They would go to many different places and see many exciting things. One day, they went to a quiet forest. Timmy loved the peaceful sounds of the birds and the trees. + +But then, they saw a big monster! The monster was destroying the trees and the flowers. Timmy was scared and didn't know what to do. His family tried to run away, but the monster was too fast. + +Suddenly, Timmy had an idea. He remembered his toy sword in his backpack. He grabbed it and ran towards the monster. He swung his sword and hit the monster. The monster fell down and stopped destroying the forest. Timmy and his family were safe again. They continued their tour, but this time with a new adventure to tell. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she saw a chicken in her backyard. The chicken was very hungry and looked sad. Lily wanted to help the chicken, so she went to her mom and said, "Mommy, can we give the chicken some food?" + +Her mom said, "Of course, we can give the chicken some seeds to eat." Lily ran back to the chicken and gave it some seeds. The chicken was happy and started to eat. + +Lily felt proud of herself for helping the chicken. She said to her mom, "I'm happy I could help the chicken. It's nice to do something original, right?" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it's always good to help others." And Lily felt happy knowing she had done something kind for the chicken. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family. They had a car and they loved to drive it. One day, they went on a long drive to a big park. The park was very safe and they had lots of fun playing there. + +While they were playing, the dad started to feel a pain in his lung. He felt very sick and they had to go back home. The mom drove the car very carefully to keep everyone safe. When they got home, they called the doctor and he said the dad needed to rest. + +The family took good care of the dad and he soon felt better. They were happy to be together and to drive their car again. They promised to always stay safe and take care of each other. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie who lived in a big tree. One day, the birdie got a letter to deliver to his friend who lived far away. The letter had important news about a party in the forest. + +The little birdie flew and flew until he found his friend's house. He delivered the letter and his friend was very happy. The news was impressive and they both danced and sang. + +After the party, the little birdie flew back to his tree. He was tired but happy that he could deliver the news to his friend. From that day on, the little birdie knew that he could always help others by delivering messages. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and run around in the sun. One day, she went on a walk with her mommy and daddy. They saw a big fire in the forest! + +The fire was very hot and made a lot of smoke. The family had to run away from the fire to be safe. They were lucky because they got away in time. But, after the fire was gone, there was only ash left. + +Lily asked her mommy and daddy, "What happened to the trees and the flowers?" Her mommy said, "The fire was very strong and burned everything. But some things remain, like the rocks and the dirt." Lily was sad that the pretty things were gone, but happy that they were safe and together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the big, open field behind her house. One day, she was exploring when she saw a big, impressive tree. She wanted to climb it, but it was too high for her. + +Just then, a friendly squirrel came up to her and said, "Hello! Do you need some help?" + +Lily was happy to see the squirrel and said, "Yes, please! I want to climb that big tree, but I can't reach it." + +The squirrel said, "I can help you with that! Let me unlock the secret to climbing trees." + +Lily was excited and watched as the squirrel climbed up the tree. She followed the squirrel's steps and soon she was at the top! From there, she could see the whole landscape around her. She was so happy and thanked the squirrel for helping her. They became good friends and had many more adventures together. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy wanted to ride his bike very fast. He loved the feeling of the wind on his face and the speed of his wheels. One day, Timmy saw a big hill and he thought it would be interesting to ride down it. + +But when Timmy got to the top of the hill, he saw a scary dog at the bottom. He was afraid the dog would chase him and bite him. Just then, a kind man came by and gave Timmy a treat to give to the dog. Timmy threw the treat and the dog ran after it, leaving Timmy free to ride down the hill as fast as he wanted. + +Timmy was so happy and grateful to the man who gave him the treat. He learned that sometimes when we have a problem, someone can give us a solution to make things better. And he also learned that going fast on his bike is fun, but it's important to be safe and careful too. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She was very happy and loved to play outside. She had a pet dog who loved to play with her too. One day, the girl went outside to play and her dog followed her. They went to a field where there were many flowers. The girl picked some flowers and played with her dog. + +But then, a big and scary bear appeared. The girl was scared and didn't know what to do. She told her dog to stay, but the dog was scared too and ran away. The bear saw the girl and started chasing her. The girl tried to run, but the bear caught her. The bear was hungry and thought the girl was harmless, so he ate her. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved Christmas and always dreamed of seeing a reindeer. One day, she went to the forest to find one. She saw a large one with a red nose and was so happy. + +But suddenly, she stumbled and fell down. The reindeer saw her and ran away. Lily was sad and wanted to see the reindeer again. She tried to find it, but it was nowhere to be seen. + +Lily didn't give up and kept looking for the reindeer. She stumbled again, but this time she saw the reindeer waiting for her. The reindeer had come back to help her. Lily was overjoyed and hugged the reindeer. From that day on, they became the best of friends and Lily knew she would never forget her special reindeer. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the park, especially on the swings. One day, Timmy saw a little girl who was sad because she had no one to play with. Timmy felt bad for her and decided to share his swing with her. + +As they were swinging together, Timmy noticed that the little girl had a big bite mark on her arm. He asked her what happened and she said that her brother had bitten her. Timmy knew that biting was not nice and told her that he would never bite anyone. + +After a while, Timmy and the little girl got tired and decided to sit on the bench. But when they got there, they saw that the seat was empty. Timmy remembered that he had seen a man take the seat and leave his bag on it. Timmy knew that it was not right to save a seat like that and told the little girl that they should find another place to sit. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be kind to others, not to bite, and to always do what is right. +Once upon a time, there was a big animal. It had brown fur and big teeth. It lived in a forest with other animals. But this animal was troubled. It didn't like the other animals. It would tease them and make them sad. + +One day, the other animals had enough. They decided to run away from the troubled animal. They all left the forest and went to a new place. The troubled animal was all alone. + +The troubled animal felt sad and lonely. It didn't know what to do. It missed the other animals but it was too late. It had teased them too much and they didn't want to be friends anymore. The troubled animal stayed alone in the forest forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was very excited because her family was going on a trip to the beach. She helped her mommy pack all of their things into the car. + +When they got to the beach house, Lily's daddy said, "Let's unpack and get settled in." Lily helped unpack all of their clothes and toys. She even helped put away the food in the kitchen. + +Later that day, Lily's mommy said, "Let's do some math together!" They counted seashells and talked about shapes. Lily thought it was fun. + +At dinner time, they had some tasty spaghetti. Lily said, "This is yummy!" Everyone laughed and agreed. They had a great first day at the beach! +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy had soft brown fur that he loved to cuddle with. One day, Teddy's friend Bunny came to play with him. Bunny wanted to play hide-and-seek, but Teddy didn't know how to hide very well. + +"I don't think I can play," Teddy said sadly. "I'm not good at hiding." + +"Don't worry, Teddy," Bunny said. "I'll teach you how to hide. If you try hard, you'll succeed!" + +Teddy felt better and together they played hide-and-seek. Bunny taught Teddy how to hide behind trees and under bushes. Teddy tried his best and finally succeeded in hiding from Bunny. + +"I did it!" Teddy exclaimed, his arms open wide. "I hid from you, Bunny!" + +Bunny clapped his paws and smiled. "You did it, Teddy! You're a great hider now!" + +Teddy felt proud of himself and happy that he could play with Bunny. They hugged each other and continued to play together, with Teddy's soft fur and Bunny's fluffy tail bouncing in the breeze. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly dog named Max. Max loved to play fetch with his owner, Lily. One day, Max got very sick and needed an operation. Lily was very worried about Max and asked the vet if he would be okay. The vet said yes and that Max would be even better after the operation. + +After the operation, Max felt much better and could run and play again. Lily was so happy! She gave Max a big hug and said, "You did so well, Max! I'm so proud of you!" Max wagged his tail and barked happily. Then, Lily and the vet both applauded Max for being such a brave dog. Max felt very proud of himself and knew he was loved by his family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her pretty bracelet everywhere she went. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She showed them her bracelet, and they all said it was very important. + +Suddenly, a big dog came running towards them. Lily got scared and wanted to quit playing. Her friends tried to calm her down, but she was still very scared. + +Then, one of her friends had an idea. She said, "Lily, why don't you give the dog your bracelet? Maybe it will distract him and he will leave us alone." Lily thought about it and decided to try. She took off her bracelet and threw it towards the dog. The dog stopped running and started playing with the bracelet. Lily and her friends were safe. + +From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes it's important to give up something you love to help others. She also learned that her friends were always there to help her when she was scared. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a hairy dog named Max. Max loved to play fetch with Lily in the park. One day, Lily's mom told her that she would have a tutor to help her with her homework. + +Lily didn't like the idea of having a tutor. She thought it would be boring. But her mom said it would be fun and helpful. The next day, Lily's tutor came over. Her name was Miss Jane. + +Miss Jane was very nice and she had a bag full of toys. She showed Lily how to do her math homework with blocks and puzzles. Lily loved it! When Miss Jane was done, she said, "Okay Lily, time to shut your books and play with Max." + +Lily was so happy. She ran outside to play with Max. But when she got there, she saw that Max had shut his eyes and was sleeping. Lily realized that Max was tired from playing fetch earlier. She smiled and whispered to him, "Thanks for waiting for me, Max." +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to have tea parties with her friends. One day, she wanted to make tea all by herself. She put some water in a pot and turned on the stove. Then, she put a tea bag in her favorite cup. When the water was hot, she poured it in the cup and let it steep. + +When her mom saw what Lily had done, she was so proud of her. Lily had made tea all by herself! From that day on, Lily made tea for her mom every afternoon. They would sit together and drink tea, feeling happy and proud. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved puppies. One day, she went to the park and saw a cute puppy playing with a ball. The puppy was so graceful when it ran and jumped. Lily said, "Hello puppy! You are so pretty and graceful." + +The puppy barked happily and ran towards Lily. Lily wanted to pet the puppy, but she accidentally slapped its nose instead. The puppy yelped and ran away. Lily felt sad and said, "I'm sorry puppy, I didn't mean to slap you. Please come back!" + +The puppy heard Lily's apology and came back to her. Lily hugged the puppy and said, "I promise to be gentle with you from now on. You are my new friend and I love you." The puppy licked Lily's face and they played together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks in the dirt. One day, he found a chain on the ground. It was rough and dirty, but Timmy thought it was cool. He picked it up and showed it to his mom. + +"Look, Mommy! I found a chain!" Timmy said. + +His mom sighed and said, "Timmy, that chain is dirty and rough. You shouldn't play with it." + +But Timmy didn't listen. He played with the chain all day long. He made it into a necklace and wore it proudly. When his dad came home from work, he saw Timmy's necklace and sighed. + +"Timmy, that chain could hurt you. It's not safe to wear," his dad said. + +But Timmy didn't care. He loved his rough and dirty chain. And even though his parents sighed and worried, Timmy kept playing with it every day. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy and his mommy went for a ride in the car. While they were driving, the car ran out of gas and stopped moving. + +Timmy's mommy told him they needed to pause and wait for help to come. Timmy didn't know what "pause" meant, but he knew it meant they had to stop doing what they were doing. So, they sat in the car and waited for someone to bring more gas. + +After a little while, a nice man came and gave them some gas. The car started moving again and Timmy and his mommy were very happy. Timmy felt brave because he had helped his mommy by waiting patiently in the car. From then on, Timmy knew that sometimes you have to pause and wait for help when things don't go as planned. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard and talk to the birds. One day, she saw a tap that she had never seen before. It was shiny and unknown to her. + +Lily went closer to the tap and touched it. Suddenly, she heard a voice coming from the tap. "Hello there, little girl. Can you hear me?" the voice spoke. Lily was surprised and replied, "Yes, I can hear you. Who are you?" + +"I am a magical tap. I can speak to anyone who touches me," the tap replied. Lily was amazed and asked, "Can you tell me a secret?" The tap whispered a secret in Lily's ear, making her giggle. + +From that day on, Lily visited the tap every day to talk to it and hear its secrets. She loved her new friend, the magical tap. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family of ducks. They liked to play and swim in the pond. One day, Mama Duck asked Baby Duck to wash his feathers. Baby Duck did not want to wash his feathers, he wanted to play instead. Mama Duck was upset and told Baby Duck that he had to wash his feathers before he could play. + +Baby Duck was not happy and started to cry. He did not want to wash his feathers. Mama Duck got angry and said that Baby Duck could not play until he washed his feathers. Baby Duck did not like this and decided to run away. + +He went to the pond and started to play with the other ducks. They were having a lively time, but Baby Duck did not wash his feathers. Soon, the other ducks noticed that Baby Duck had not washed his feathers and they did not want to play with him anymore. Baby Duck was sad and alone. + +As night fell, Baby Duck realized that he was lost. He did not know how to get back to his family. He tried to stack some sticks to make a nest, but it did not work. He was scared and lonely. In the end, he wished that he had listened to Mama Duck and washed his feathers. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max had a fake paw because he had hurt his real paw a long time ago. One day, Max went to the park to play with his friends. While playing, Max found a bone and he wanted to bury it in the ground. + +Max asked his friend, a little girl named Lily, "Can you help me bury this bone?" + +Lily said, "Sure, let's dig a hole." + +So, Max and Lily dug a hole together and buried the bone. Max was happy because he had found a new hiding spot for his bone. He said to Lily, "Thank you for helping me bury my bone. Now, let's go play!" + +Max and Lily ran off to play together, and Max was grateful to have such a good friend. +Once upon a time, there were two little girls who looked exactly the same. They were called twins. They loved to play together and have fun. One day, they went for a walk in the forest. They saw many wild animals like rabbits and birds. Suddenly, they saw a big bear! They were scared, but then they recognized that it was just a big teddy bear. They laughed and hugged the bear. They continued their walk and had a great time together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she was walking down the road when she saw a big, naughty dog. The dog barked and growled at her, making her scared. + +Suddenly, a kind man walked by and saw what was happening. He said to the dog, "Pass, boy!" The dog listened and walked away. The man then helped Lily cross the road safely. + +Later that day, Lily's mom asked her how her day was. Lily said, "I saw a naughty dog, but a nice man helped me pass the road." Her mom was happy to hear that Lily had a good day and was safe. +Once upon a time, there was a lively farmer named Jack. Jack loved to plant seeds and watch them grow into big vegetables. One day, Jack saw some bugs eating his plants. He didn't like that at all. + +Jack went to his friend, a scarecrow, and said, "Scarecrow, can you prevent the bugs from eating my plants?" The scarecrow said, "Yes, I can. I will scare them away with my big arms." + +The scarecrow stood in the field and waved his arms. The bugs flew away, and Jack's plants were safe. Jack said, "Thank you, scarecrow. You are very helpful." The scarecrow smiled and said, "I am happy to help my friend, the farmer." And they both lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly ostrich named Ollie. Ollie liked to run and play with his animal friends in the big field. One day, Ollie saw his friend the lion had a big cut on his paw. Ollie knew he had to help his friend. + +Ollie ran to get some leaves to put on the cut. He carefully cut the leaves with his beak and placed them on the lion's paw. The lion was very happy and thanked Ollie for being such a good friend. + +From that day on, Ollie and the lion were even closer friends. They played together every day in the field and Ollie always made sure to keep an eye out for any other animals who might need his help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play on the swing in her backyard. One day, her friend Jack came over to play. + +"Hi Jack!" said Lily. "Do you want to swing with me?" + +"Yes!" said Jack excitedly. + +The two friends swung back and forth, giggling and having fun. But then, Jack started to yawn. + +"I'm getting tired," said Jack. + +"Okay," said Lily. "Let's go inside and have a snack." + +As they walked inside, Jack accidentally knocked over a vase with his careless swinging. + +"Oh no!" said Lily. "Be more careful next time, Jack." + +"I'm sorry," said Jack. + +"It's okay," said Lily. "Accidents happen." + +And with that, they enjoyed their snack and continued to play together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty pink coat that she loved to wear on chilly days. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. But when it was time to go home, she couldn't find her coat. She searched and searched, but it was nowhere to be found. + +Lily's mommy helped her search for the coat too, but they still couldn't find it. They asked the other kids at the park if they had seen it, but no one had. Finally, they decided to go home without the coat. + +The next day, Lily's mommy got a call from the park ranger. He had found Lily's coat! It had been blown away by the wind and ended up in a tree. Luckily, it was a harmless adventure for the coat and Lily was very happy to have it back. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird loved to fly high in the sky and sing songs. One day, the bird saw a shiny thing in the grass. It was a sharp piece of metal. The bird tried to pick it up with its beak, but it hurt its mouth. + +Later that day, the bird saw a flame in the forest. It was big and orange and made the bird scared. The bird flew away quickly to find a safe place to hide. + +The next day, the bird saw a dead bug on the ground. It was not moving and looked very sad. The bird felt sad too and wished it could make the bug come back to life. But the bird knew that sometimes things die and cannot come back. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird with smooth wings. The bird loved to watch the other animals in the forest. One day, the bird saw a butterfly with pretty wings. + +"Hello butterfly! Can I watch you fly?" asked the bird. + +"Of course! Watch me flap my wings!" said the butterfly. + +The bird watched as the butterfly's wings fluttered in the breeze. The bird was amazed at how smooth the butterfly's wings were. + +"Wow, your wings are so smooth! Can I touch them?" asked the bird. + +"Sure, go ahead!" said the butterfly. + +The bird gently touched the butterfly's wings and felt how smooth they were. From that day on, the bird loved to watch the butterfly fly with its pretty wings. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy staff that he loved to play with. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his staff. He saw a bird in a tree and wanted to say hello. + +"Hi birdie, do you want to play with my staff?" Timmy asked. The bird chirped back and flew down to play with Timmy. They played together for a while until the bird saw a cat and got scared. + +"Oh no, I have to escape!" the bird said. Timmy didn't want the bird to get hurt, so he helped the bird fly away. The bird was happy and thanked Timmy for his help. + +Timmy smiled and went back home, feeling happy that he could help the bird escape from the cat. He hugged his mom and said, "Mommy, I helped a bird escape today with my staff. It was a mild adventure, but I'm glad I could help." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a brush with pink bristles and a shiny handle. Every morning, Lily would have breakfast and then brush her hair with her pink brush. + +One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She was having so much fun on the swings and the slide. Suddenly, she tripped and fell down. Her dress went up and everyone saw her underwear. Lily was so embarrassed! + +But then, her mom came over and hugged her. She said, "Don't worry, Lily. Everyone falls sometimes. It's okay to be embarrassed. Let's go home and have some ice cream." Lily smiled and felt better. She had a good day after all. The end. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily had a wiggly tooth. She was very excited to lose her tooth and get a visit from the tooth fairy. One day, while playing with her friends, she accidentally bumped her mouth and her tooth fell out. She was so happy that she ran home to show her mom. + +But when she got home, she realized that she had forgotten her tooth at the playground. She started to cry because she thought the tooth fairy wouldn't come if she didn't have a tooth to leave under her pillow. Her mom told her to be patient and that they would go back to the playground to look for it. + +When they got there, Lily's friends had already found the tooth and were playing with it. Lily asked for her tooth back, but her friends didn't want to give it back. They started to argue and Lily's mom had to step in to help them solve the conflict. In the end, Lily's friends gave her back her tooth and everyone was happy. And that night, the tooth fairy still came to visit Lily and left her a shiny coin under her pillow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a teddy bear named Teddy. Lily loved Teddy very much and always hugged him when she was sad. + +One day, Lily's mommy told her they were going to a meeting. Lily didn't know what a meeting was, but she was excited to go with her mommy. When they got there, Lily saw lots of people sitting in chairs and talking to each other. It was a big meeting! + +After the meeting was over, Lily's mommy introduced her to some of the people. They were all very nice and said hello to Lily. One lady even gave her a piece of candy! + +Lily was very happy after the meeting because she met lots of nice people and got a piece of candy. When she got home, she hugged Teddy and told him all about her fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big pink balloon that she loved to play with. One day, Lily took her balloon to the park to play. She ran and jumped with it, but then the wind blew it away. Lily was sad and started to cry. + +Suddenly, she saw a big dog running towards her with her balloon in its mouth. The dog dropped the balloon at her feet and Lily was so happy! But then she saw that the dog's paws had marked the balloon and it was now covered in dirt. It was too heavy for her to carry home, so she left it in the park and went home with a smile on her face, happy to have her balloon back even if it was marked and dirty. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress up and always wore her favorite cool dress. One day, her mom asked her to help deliver some clothes to their neighbor's house. Lily was excited to help and put the clothes on a hanger. + +As they walked to their neighbor's house, Lily saw a butterfly and said, "Look, Mommy! A butterfly!" Her mom replied, "Yes, it's cool." When they arrived at their neighbor's house, Lily handed over the hanger with the clothes. The neighbor said, "Thank you, Lily. You are so helpful." + +Lily was happy to have helped and asked her mom, "Can we play dress up again when we get home?" Her mom said, "Of course, Lily. Let's go home and have some fun." And so, they walked back home, talking and laughing along the way. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny. The bunny was very happy because it had a carrot to eat. It hopped along until it found a big tunnel. The bunny was scared to go inside, but it was also curious. It decided to go inside and see what was there. + +As the bunny went through the tunnel, it saw many things. It saw rocks and dirt and even some bugs. But it kept going until it reached the end. When it got out, it was so glad that it had made it through the tunnel. It felt proud of itself. + +The bunny continued on its way, hopping along with its carrot. It knew that it had had a big adventure and it was happy that it had tried something new. From that day on, the bunny was always curious about what it might find in other tunnels. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved balloons and wanted to have a fancy party with them. She asked her mom, "Can we decorate the house with balloons, please?" + +Her mom replied, "Sure, we can make it a fancy party with lots of balloons." + +Lily was so excited and helped her mom blow up the balloons. They decorated the whole house with balloons in different colors. Lily said, "Look at all these balloons, it's so pretty!" + +Her mom replied, "Yes, it looks very fancy now. I'm glad you like it." + +Lily had a great time at her party with all the fancy balloons. She was so happy that she hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for helping me decorate the house with balloons. It was the best party ever!" +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Tommy. They loved to play together every day. One day, they decided to play hide-and-seek. Timmy hid behind the bookcase, while Tommy counted to ten. + +After Tommy finished counting, he started to look for Timmy. He searched everywhere but couldn't find him. Suddenly, he heard a noise coming from the bookcase. He looked behind it and saw Timmy's foot sticking out. + +Tommy said, "I found you! You were hiding in a different spot this time." Timmy giggled and said, "I wanted to strike you with surprise!" They both laughed and continued playing until it was time for dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a big, rich man. He had lots of money and a big house. One day, he got on the subway to go to work. But on the subway, he felt a tickle in his nose. He tried to hold it in, but he couldn't. He sneezed really loud! + +Everyone on the subway looked at the wealthy man. Some people said, "Bless you!" Others just looked annoyed. The man felt embarrassed. He wished he could disappear. + +Finally, the subway stopped at his station. The wealthy man got off and went to work. But he couldn't stop thinking about his sneeze. He realized that even though he had lots of money, he was just like everyone else. And sometimes, even rich people sneeze! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat spicy food. One day, her mom made her favorite spicy noodles. But Lily's mom forgot to wash the dishes. + +Lily said, "Mommy, can you wash the dishes please?" + +Her mom replied, "I will wash them after dinner, Lily." + +But Lily wanted to eat her noodles right away. So she said, "Mommy, I can wash the dishes. You can eat with me." + +Her mom smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. You always provide help to me." + +After they finished eating, Lily put the dishes in the dishwasher. Her mom was happy and proud of her helpful daughter. From that day on, Lily always helped her mom with the dishes. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play by the stream. The stream was so pretty and green, and she loved to watch the water flow by. One day, Lily received a new toy boat from her mom as a gift. She was so happy and couldn't wait to play with it in the stream. + +As she played with her new toy boat, Lily noticed that the water in the stream was starting to rise. The stream was getting bigger and bigger, and the water was flowing faster and faster. Lily started to get scared because she didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, Lily's toy boat got caught in the fast-moving water and started to float away. She started to cry because she didn't want to lose her new toy. But then, a kind neighbor saw what was happening and quickly jumped into the stream to retrieve the toy boat. Lily was so happy and relieved to receive her toy back. From that day on, she knew to be careful when playing by the stream. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up with her mommy's clothes. One day, Lily's mommy put a big, black belt around her waist. Lily felt so grown-up and happy. + +But then, Lily saw a spider on the wall and got scared. She tried to run away, but the big, black belt stopped her. Lily's mommy came over and saw that Lily was scared. She picked her up and gave her a big hug. + +Lily felt safe in her mommy's arms and realized that the big, black belt was there to keep her safe too. From that day on, Lily loved wearing her mommy's big, black belt and felt brave whenever she put it on. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with dough. She would roll it and shape it into all sorts of things like animals and flowers. One day, her little brother Max came over and saw her playing with the dough. He wanted to play too, but he didn't know how to make anything. So, he started squeezing the dough really hard and made a big mess. + +Lily got upset and told Max to stop. But Max didn't listen and kept squeezing the dough even harder. Suddenly, the dough flew out of his hands and hit Lily in the face. She started crying and ran to their mom. + +Their mom came and saw what happened. She told Max that he needed to be careful and use his hands gently. She also told Lily that it's important to share and be patient with others. From that day on, they all played together and had fun making all sorts of things with the dough. And Max learned that even though he was powerful, he needed to be gentle with things like dough. +Once upon a time, there was a big train. The train had a lot of cars and it was very long. The train would go fast and make a lot of noise. Sometimes, the train would stop and let people get on and off. + +One day, the train was going up a big hill. As it went up, it made a lot of steam. The steam was like a cloud and it looked very cool. The train was very strong and it didn't stop going up the hill. + +The train driver was very intelligent. He knew how to make the train go and stop. He also knew how to make the steam come out. When the train got to the top of the hill, the cars started to part and the train went down the other side. It was a fun ride and everyone on the train was happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and explore the world around her. One day, she went to the train station with her mommy. The station was huge and had many trains. + +Lily saw a big train and said, "Mommy, can we go on that train?" + +Her mommy replied, "Let's examine it first to make sure it's safe." + +They walked around the train and looked at it closely. Lily saw the wheels and said, "Wow, those are big wheels!" + +Her mommy agreed and said, "Yes, this train is very big and strong." + +Lily was happy to see the train up close and they went on a ride together. From that day on, Lily loved to explore and examine new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny who loved to eat carrots. One day, he asked his friend, the squirrel, where he could find the best carrots. The squirrel recommended a garden with very good soil where the carrots were big and yummy. + +Excited to try the best carrots, the bunny went to the garden. But when he arrived, he saw that the garden was a terrible mess. The soil was dry and there were weeds everywhere. The bunny thought about leaving, but he really wanted to try the best carrots. + +So instead of giving up, the bunny decided to help the garden. He pulled out the weeds and watered the soil. After a few weeks, the garden looked beautiful and the carrots were big and delicious. The bunny learned that sometimes things may look terrible, but with a little help and hard work, they can become great. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, she saw a bird with a broken wing. The bird was suffering and couldn't fly. Lily felt sad and wanted to help the bird. + +She took a photo of the bird and showed it to her mom. Her mom told her that they could take the bird to the animal hospital. They went there and the doctor fixed the bird's wing. The bird was happy and flew away. + +Lily learned that it's important to help others who are suffering. She was proud of herself for taking action and helping the bird. She also learned that taking photos can be a good way to remember important moments. After they left the hospital, Lily took a photo of the bird flying away. Even though her hands were filthy from playing in the dirt, she was happy because she helped the bird. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety was very cute and lived in a birdcage. One day, a little girl named Lily saw Tweety in the pet store and said, "Mommy, I want that adorable birdy! Can we take him home?" + +Mommy replied, "Sure, we can buy the birdcage too so Tweety has a place to belong." + +Lily was so happy and took Tweety home. She talked to him every day and sang him songs. One day, Tweety said, "Thank you for taking me home. I feel like I belong here with you and your family." + +Lily smiled and said, "You are welcome, Tweety. You are the most adorable birdy in the whole world!" +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily had a purple dress that she loved very much. She would wear it every day if she could. One day, she saw a lazy cat sleeping on her dress. The cat didn't own the dress, but Lily didn't want to wake the cat up, so she went to find another dress to wear. + +Later that day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a boy who owned a purple ball. The boy was too lazy to play with it, so Lily asked if she could play with it instead. The boy said yes, and Lily was very happy. She played with the ball until it was time to go home. + +When Lily got home, she saw that the lazy cat was still sleeping on her purple dress. She gently picked up the cat and put it on the couch. Then she put on her favorite dress and went to bed, dreaming of all the fun she had at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her rubber duck in the bath. One day, her brother Jack wanted to join in the fun. Lily didn't want him to play with her duck because it was her favorite toy. Jack got angry and took the duck from her. Lily cried and ran to her mom. + +Mom came to see what was happening and saw that Jack had taken Lily's rubber duck. She scolded Jack and told him to give it back to Lily. Jack didn't listen and ran away with the duck. Lily was sad and didn't want to play anymore. Mom told her that it was okay to be sad but that she should always share her toys with others. + +The next day, Lily found her rubber duck outside. It was smelly and dirty because Jack had left it in the mud. Lily was very upset and cried again. Mom told her that this was a lesson to always share her toys and not to be mean to others. From then on, Lily learned to share her toys and play nicely with others. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant with a long trunk. The elephant loved to play with his friends in the jungle. One day, he heard a loud horn coming from far away. He asked his friends if they heard it too, but they didn't. + +The elephant decided to go and investigate where the sound was coming from. As he walked, he met a rude lion who told him to go away. The elephant didn't want to be rude back, so he tried to explain his situation. But the lion didn't listen and roared at him. + +The elephant felt sad and scared, but he didn't give up. He kept walking until he found a kind monkey who heard the horn too. The monkey told him that it was coming from a truck that was stuck in the mud. The elephant used his strong trunk to help pull the truck out and the driver was so grateful that he gave the elephant a ride on his horn. + +The elephant was happy that he was able to help and he learned that even when someone is rude, it's important to be kind and not give up. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the green grass and breathe in fresh oxygen. One day, Lily and her mommy went to the store to spend some money. + +While they were shopping, Lily saw a pretty toy that she wanted. She asked her mommy if she could have it, but her mommy said they didn't have enough money to spend on it. Lily was sad, but her mommy promised they could come back another day. + +Later that day, Lily started to feel sick. She was having trouble breathing and her mommy rushed her to the hospital. The doctor said Lily had a problem with her oxygen and needed a special machine to help her breathe. But her mommy didn't have enough money to buy the machine. + +Lily's mommy realized that if they hadn't spent money on the toy, they would have had enough money to buy the machine. Lily's mommy felt very sad and wished she could go back in time to make a different choice. +Once upon a time, there was a dog. The dog was very hairy. It had long, brown fur all over its body. One day, the dog went for a walk in the park with its owner. They saw a big pond and the dog got very excited. It ran towards the pond and jumped in, splashing water everywhere. The owner laughed and threw a stick into the water for the dog to fetch. + +After playing in the pond, the owner and the dog went to get an ice cream. The owner had a ticket and they both got a cone each. The dog was very happy and licked its ice cream enthusiastically. As they walked home, the dog was still wet and hairy but it didn't mind. It had had a great day with its owner. +Once upon a time, there was a little bee. The bee lived in a hive with her friends. The hive was a big house made of wax. The bee loved to move around and fly to different flowers to collect nectar. + +One day, the bee met a big, hairy caterpillar. The caterpillar was very slow and could not move very fast. The bee felt sorry for the caterpillar and decided to help her. The bee flew to the hive and brought back some sweet honey for the caterpillar to eat. + +The caterpillar was very happy and thanked the bee. From that day on, the bee and the caterpillar became good friends. They would often move around together, exploring the garden and having fun. And whenever the bee needed some help, the caterpillar was always there to lend a hairy hand. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars, but he always had trouble keeping them together. One day, he decided to use some tape to fix them. + +Timmy grabbed the tape and started to wrap it around his cars. But as he was doing this, he accidentally made it too loud and woke up his baby sister. She started to cry and Timmy felt bad. + +He tried to calm her down, but she wouldn't stop crying. Timmy knew he had to finish fixing his cars quickly so he could take care of his sister. He worked hard and finally finished. Then he gave his sister a hug and she stopped crying. Timmy was happy that everything was okay again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who loved to sing. Every morning, it would wake up and sing a beautiful song. One day, the little bird went to the market to buy some seeds. At the market, it saw a foolish cat who was trying to catch some mice. + +The little bird felt sorry for the cat, so it sang a song to cheer it up. The cat stopped chasing the mice and listened to the bird's beautiful song. From that day on, the cat and the bird became friends and went to the market together to buy seeds and catch mice. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but she also wanted to help her mom and dad with their work. One day, she asked her mom if she could help her in the kitchen. + +Her mom said, "Sure, you can help me mix the batter. But you have to be gentle, okay?" + +Lily nodded and said, "I will try my best!" She stood on a chair and started to mix the batter with a big spoon. She worked hard and was very careful not to spill anything. + +When her dad came home, he saw Lily working in the kitchen and said, "Wow, you're doing a great job! Keep up the good work!" Lily smiled and felt very proud of herself. She knew that she had tried her best and had done a good job helping her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a black cat named Mittens. Mittens was her favorite model to draw pictures of. She loved to kiss him on his soft fur. + +One day, Lily and Mittens were playing outside when a big dog came running towards them. Mittens ran away and the dog chased after him. Lily tried to catch Mittens, but she couldn't. She was very sad. + +Lily looked for Mittens everywhere but couldn't find him. She went home and cried. Her mom tried to comfort her, but Lily just wanted her cat back. Sadly, Mittens never came back home. Lily missed him very much and wished she could kiss him one more time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her colorful crayons. One day, she made a mistake and drew outside the lines. She wanted to fix it, so she asked her mommy for a rubber. + +Her mommy gave her a rubber and Lily started to rub it on her drawing. She rubbed and rubbed until the mistake disappeared. Lily was so happy, she felt successful! + +After she finished her drawing, Lily accidentally got some crayon on her hands. Her mommy told her to wipe her hands with a tissue. Lily wiped her hands clean and was ready to show her successful drawing to her family. They all loved it! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved math and he was very good at it. He always did his math homework and loved to solve problems. One day, Timmy's teacher gave him a very hard math problem to solve. Timmy tried his best to solve it, but he couldn't. He felt sad and frustrated. + +Timmy's mom saw that he was upset and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told her about the math problem and how he couldn't solve it. His mom tried to help him, but she couldn't solve it either. They both felt sad and disappointed. + +At bedtime, Timmy's mom tucked him in and said, "I'm sorry we couldn't solve the math problem, but don't worry, we'll try again tomorrow." Timmy looked up at his mom and said, "Thank you for trying to help me." His mom smiled and said, "Of course, Timmy. I love you." Sadly, Timmy went to sleep that night, still thinking about the unsolved math problem. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy went on a trip with his mommy and daddy. They rode in a big car and saw many trees and animals. Finally, they arrive at a yellow house with a big yard. + +Timmy saw a boy his age playing in the yard. He ran over to say hi. The boy showed Timmy his toy pistol. Timmy thought it was cool, but he knew he shouldn't touch it. + +Suddenly, the boy's mom came outside and said, "No, no, no! We don't play with pistols. They are not safe." Timmy nodded and went back to his mommy and daddy. They all went inside the yellow house and had a fun time playing games and eating snacks. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to eat a snack, but she didn't know what to choose. She looked at the apples, bananas, and crackers, but she couldn't decide. She felt worried that she might pick the wrong one. + +Then, her mommy came and said, "Lily, you're a smart girl. You can choose whatever you want to eat." Lily smiled and felt happy. She picked an apple and took a big bite. It was delicious! + +From that day on, Lily knew that she could make choices and not worry about them. She felt smart and confident. And whenever she couldn't decide, she remembered her mommy's words and knew she could choose anything she wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went outside to play in the rain. She had her cool umbrella with her to stay dry. But the wind was very strong and her umbrella started to struggle against it. Lily tried to hold on tight, but the wind was too strong. Her umbrella flipped inside out and Lily got wet. She was sad, but then she saw a big puddle and decided to jump in it. Lily had so much fun jumping in the puddle that she forgot all about her umbrella. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a kind and polite girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to write a note to put on the fridge. Lily was happy to help and got her crayons and paper. She wrote a sweet message that said, "I love you mommy". + +Lily's mommy was so happy when she saw the note on the fridge. She gave Lily a big hug and a kiss. Lily felt happy and proud that she could make her mommy smile. From that day on, Lily loved to write notes and put them on the fridge for her mommy to see. + +Whenever Lily's mommy saw the notes, she felt loved and happy. She would always thank Lily for being so thoughtful and polite. And Lily would smile and feel proud of herself for making her mommy happy with her writing. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a shy pony named Brownie. Brownie lived in a big green field with lots of other animals. Brownie liked to eat grass and run around with the other ponies. + +One day, Brownie saw a little girl walking towards the field. The little girl wanted to talk to Brownie, but Brownie was too shy. The little girl sat down and started to sing a song. The song was so pretty that Brownie came over to listen. + +After the song, the little girl said hello to Brownie. Brownie was still shy, but the little girl was very nice. They talked for a little while and the little girl even gave Brownie a carrot. From that day on, Brownie wasn't so shy anymore and would come over to talk to the little girl whenever she came to visit. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went on a vacation with her family to a big beach. They had a lot of fun playing in the sand and swimming in the ocean. + +One day, Lily saw a boy who was very sad because he lost his seat on the beach. Lily felt bad for him, so she gave him her seat. The boy was very happy and thanked Lily. + +Later that day, Lily and her family went for a walk and saw a very powerful wave coming towards them. They all ran away, but Lily saw the boy who she gave her seat to was still sitting on the beach. She ran back and grabbed the boy, and they both ran away from the powerful wave. + +Lily learned that it's important to be kind and helpful to others, even if it means giving up your own seat. She felt proud of herself for helping the boy and keeping him safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy and his family went on a trip to a cabin in the woods. Timmy was very excited to go on the trip because he loved playing outside and exploring nature. + +When they arrived at the cabin, Timmy's dad started to work on building a fire so they could cook dinner. Timmy's mom went inside to unpack their bags. Timmy was feeling hungry, so he asked his mom if they could have some food. His mom said they would have dinner soon. + +As they were waiting for dinner, Timmy and his sister went outside to play. They found a little stream and started to play in the water. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a bear! The bear was very hungry and wanted to eat their food. + +Timmy's dad tried to scare the bear away, but it didn't work. The bear came closer and closer until it finally took all of their food. Timmy and his family were very sad and hungry. They had to leave the cabin early and go home without having dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little girl named Lily. She loved to visit her grandma who was a patient in the hospital. Every day, Lily would bring her grandma flowers and sing her favorite songs. + +One day, Lily saw a boy who was sad and alone in the corner of the hospital. She went to visit him and they became friends. The boy told Lily that he had no one to visit him and he felt very lonely. + +Lily realized that visiting people who are sick is important because it can make them happy. She started to visit the boy every day and they played games and sang songs together. Lily learned that being kind and visiting others can make a big difference in their lives. +Once upon a time, there was a mule named Jack. Jack was very hungry and he wanted to eat some grass. But, he was too ashamed to ask the farmer for some food. + +One day, the farmer saw Jack looking sad and asked him, "What's wrong, Jack?" + +"I'm hungry, but I'm too ashamed to ask for food," replied Jack. + +The farmer smiled and said, "Don't be ashamed, Jack. Everyone gets hungry. It's okay to ask for help." + +Jack felt better and asked the farmer for some grass. The farmer happily gave him some and Jack ate it all up. + +From that day on, Jack was never ashamed to ask for help when he needed it. The moral of the story is that it's okay to ask for help when you need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear pretty clothes and always picked out her own style. One day, she went to the park and saw a sad puppy with no home. She wanted to help the puppy feel better, so she gave him a big hug. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud snap! It was the sound of a stick breaking. She looked around and saw that the puppy had chewed on a stick and it broke. Lily giggled and said, "Silly puppy, you can't snap sticks like that!" + +Lily decided to take the puppy home with her and give him a new style. She gave him a cute collar and a soft bed to sleep in. The puppy was no longer sad and Lily was happy to have a new friend. +Once upon a time, a boy named Timmy wanted to go to the beach. His mom and dad drove him there in their car. Timmy was shy and didn't want to talk to anyone at the beach. He just wanted to play in the sand and water. + +Suddenly, a big wave came and swept Timmy away. His mom and dad tried to save him, but they couldn't swim very well. Timmy was scared and didn't know what to do. He tried to call for help, but no one heard him. + +Sadly, Timmy drowned and never came back. His mom and dad were very sad and missed him very much. They wished they could have saved him. From that day on, they never went to the beach again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. Lily saw a big lollipop on the ground, and she picked it up. Her mommy told her that it was dangerous to eat things from the ground because they could make her sick. + +Lily really wanted to eat the lollipop, so she thought hard about what to do. She managed to find a trash can and threw the lollipop away. Her mommy was very proud of her for making a smart choice. + +From that day on, Lily knew that she should always listen to her mommy and not eat things that were dangerous. She also learned that sometimes it's hard to make the right choice, but if she thinks hard enough, she can manage to do it. +Once upon a time, there was a delicate flower. The flower was very pretty and had many colors. A little girl named Lily loved the flower very much. She would visit the flower every day and wink at it. + +One day, Lily decided to pick the delicate flower and take it home. She wanted to show it to her mommy and daddy. But when she got home, she realized that the flower was not happy. It was sad and didn't look pretty anymore. + +Lily tried to make the flower happy by giving it water and sunshine, but it wouldn't work. The flower was too delicate and couldn't survive without its roots. Lily felt very sad and realized that she shouldn't have picked the flower. She learned that it's not good to take things that belong to nature. She wished she could eat her mistake and make it go away, but it was too late. The delicate flower was gone forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved going to the park to play on the swings and slide. One day, Lily's mom took her to the park and they brought some popcorn to eat. Lily loved popcorn, but this popcorn was disgusting! It tasted yucky and made her feel sick. + +Lily's mom told her they could throw the popcorn away and go get some ice cream instead. Lily was happy to hear that and they walked to the ice cream shop. They got some yummy ice cream and sat on a bench in the park to eat it. Lily felt much better now that she had something good to eat. + +After they finished their ice cream, Lily played on the slide and swings some more. She had so much fun at the park, even though the popcorn was disgusting. She couldn't wait to come back again and play with her friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his friends in the park. One day, Timmy and his friends played a game of soccer. Timmy's team scored many goals and they were winning. + +Suddenly, Timmy's friend Billy got upset because he wasn't scoring any goals. He wanted to quit the game. Timmy told Billy, "Don't be sad, Billy. Scoring goals isn't the only way to have fun." + +After the game, Timmy and his friends went to the playground. They saw a blue bird in a cage. Timmy asked the owner why the bird was locked up. The owner said, "I don't want the bird to fly away." Timmy said, "That's not fair. The bird should be free to fly wherever it wants." + +The moral of the story is that it's important to have fun and not just focus on winning. Also, it's not right to lock up animals or anything that should be free. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry and wanted to eat at a restaurant. He asked his mom if they could go to a restaurant. His mom said, "Sure, let's go find one." + +They walked down the street and saw a tall building with a sign that said "restaurant". They went inside and sat down at a table. Timmy looked around and saw that the chairs were tall too. + +Suddenly, the waiter appeared and asked what they wanted to eat. Timmy said, "I want pizza, please." His mom ordered a salad. They waited for their food and when it arrived, Timmy was very happy. He ate his pizza and said, "This is yummy!" + +After they finished their meal, Timmy said, "Thank you, Mom. That was fun." His mom smiled and said, "You're welcome, Timmy. Let's go home now." And so they did. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy hated beans. He would never eat them, no matter how much his mom tried to convince him they were good for him. One day, Timmy went to his friend's house for dinner. His friend's mom made a big pot of beans for everyone to eat. Timmy didn't want to be rude, so he tried a small spoonful. To his surprise, he liked them! + +Timmy realized that he had been missing out on something good just because he thought he didn't like it. He decided to be more compassionate towards foods he didn't like and give them a chance. From that day on, Timmy tried new foods and discovered many new favorites. He learned that it's important to keep an open mind and not hate things without trying them first. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved ice cream so much! One day, her mommy gave her a big cone with lots of creamy vanilla ice cream on top. Lily was so happy! She held the cone tight and licked the cream slowly. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. It was her dog barking. Lily became alert and looked around. She saw a little bird sitting on a branch. The bird was chirping and singing a happy song. Lily smiled and held her ice cream cone up to share with the bird. The bird flew down and took a tiny lick of the cream. Lily giggled and felt happy to share her yummy treat. + +After a few minutes, the bird flew away. Lily finished her ice cream and felt content. She hugged her mommy and went to bed with a happy heart. She dreamed of sharing ice cream with all the little birds in the world. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. But one day, her mom asked her to help clean the house. Lily was eager to help her mom. + +Her mom asked her to vacuum the carpet in the living room. Lily had never done it before, but she was excited to learn. She turned on the vacuum and started to clean the carpet. But she noticed that there were some crumbs left on the carpet. + +Lily remembered what her mom had told her before. She said, "If you want to do a good job, always add a little extra effort." So, Lily went back and vacuumed the carpet again, making sure she got all the crumbs. When she was done, she felt proud of herself for doing a good job. Her mom hugged her and said, "You did a great job, Lily. Always remember to add a little extra effort, and you will succeed in everything you do." And from that day on, Lily always added a little extra effort in everything she did. +Once upon a time, there was a painter. He painted many pictures, but he liked one picture the most. It was his original painting. He wanted to keep it safe, so he covered it with a cloth. + +One day, a little girl came to the painter's shop. She saw the covered painting and asked the painter about it. The painter told her it was his original painting and he wanted to keep it safe. The little girl asked the painter if she could see the painting. The painter thought for a moment and then uncovered the painting. + +The little girl loved the painting and asked the painter if she could have it. The painter thought about it and then decided to give it to her. The little girl was very happy and thanked the painter. The painter learned that sharing is important and it made him happy to see someone else enjoy his original painting. +Once upon a time, there was a big, gray rhinoceros. He lived in a big, green jungle with lots of trees and plants. The rhinoceros was very strong and gifted. He could run very fast and knock down trees with his big horn. + +One day, the rhinoceros was walking through the jungle when he saw a little bird sitting on a rock. The bird was chirping and singing a beautiful song. The rhinoceros stopped and listened to the bird's song. He thought it was the most beautiful thing he had ever heard. + +The rhinoceros decided to give the little bird a gift. He found a colorful flower and picked it with his strong horn. Then, he carefully placed the flower on the rock where the bird was sitting. The little bird was so happy and sang an even more beautiful song. From that day on, the rhinoceros and the bird were friends, and they would often sit together on the rock and listen to the sounds of the jungle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and look out the window. One day, her mom said, "Lily, we are going to the park. Let's go!" Lily was so excited and said, "Yay! I love the park! Can my teddy bear come too?" + +Her mom said, "Of course! He can stay in your backpack while we play." So, Lily and her mom went to the park and had a good time playing on the swings and slides. After a while, it started to get dark outside. Lily said, "Mom, can we stay a little longer? I don't want to leave yet." + +Her mom said, "I'm sorry sweetie, but it's getting late. We need to go home now." Lily was sad, but she knew that it was time to go. As they walked home, Lily looked out the window and said, "Mom, today was a good day. I had so much fun at the park." Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you had a good time, Lily. We can go back to the park again soon." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and go on adventures. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. + +While they were playing, Timmy's friend Tommy said, "Let's count how many swings there are!" Timmy replied, "Okay, I love numbers!" + +As they were counting, Timmy's other friend Sally said, "Did you know that swings have a history? They were first made a long time ago!" Timmy thought that was silly and said, "Swings are just for fun!" + +After they finished counting, they went to play on the slide. Timmy was happy to be with his friends and have fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, heavy bear who lived in a cozy cabin in the woods. One day, he went for a walk and found a little bird who was lost. + +"Where are you going?" asked the bear. + +"I'm trying to find my way home," said the bird. + +"I can help you," said the bear. "I will hang a sign on my cabin that says 'Bird's House' so you know where to go." + +The bird was so happy and thanked the bear. From that day on, the bird would visit the bear in his cozy cabin and they would have tea and talk about their adventures. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks outside in the dirt. One day, Timmy's big sister came outside and accidentally stepped on his favorite truck. Timmy was very sad because his truck was destroyed. + +Timmy's mom saw how sad he was and gave him a big hug. She told him that it's okay to feel sad when something we love gets destroyed. She said that sometimes things break and we can't fix them, but we can always find new things to love. + +Timmy's heart felt a little better after his mom's hug. He went back outside to play and found a dry leaf on the ground. He thought it was really cool and showed it to his sister. She said it was a "crunchy" leaf and they both laughed. Timmy realized that even though his truck was destroyed, he could still find joy in other things. +Once upon a time, there was a nice lady named Mary. Mary had a friend named Sally. Sally wanted to talk to Mary, so she wrote a letter and put it in an envelope. + +Sally went to Mary's house and knocked on the door. Mary opened the door and Sally said, "Hi Mary, I have a letter for you." + +Mary was happy to get the letter and said, "Thank you, Sally. Let's sit down and talk." + +But when Mary opened the envelope, she saw that the letter was not nice. It said mean things about Mary. Mary felt sad and hurt. + +From that day on, Mary did not want to talk to Sally anymore. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little duckling. She was very young and loved to play in the pond. One day, it started to rain and the little duckling became wet. She didn't like being wet, so she decided to find a dry place to hide. + +As she waddled along, she saw a big tree. She thought the tree would be a good place to stay dry. So, she went under the tree and waited for the rain to stop. After a while, the rain stopped and the sun came out. The little duckling was no longer wet and she was happy again. + +From that day on, the little duckling learned that sometimes things can become wet, but it's always important to find a dry place to stay. +Once upon a time, there was a happy bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play in the grass and eat carrots. One day, Benny found a strip of fabric and decided to play with it. He pulled and tugged until the strip came off. + +Benny's mom saw what happened and asked him to be obedient and not to pull on things. Benny felt bad and wanted to make it up to his mom. He thought about what he could do and remembered that he could add some flowers to her garden. + +Benny went to the garden and picked some pretty flowers. He brought them to his mom and said, "I'm sorry for pulling the strip. I added some flowers to your garden to make it pretty." His mom hugged him and said, "Thank you, Benny. You are such a good bunny." Benny felt happy that he made his mom smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she wanted to climb up to the treehouse in her backyard. But she couldn't reach it because it was too high. So, she went to her dad and requested a ladder. + +Her dad smiled and brought a big ladder for her. Lily climbed up the ladder and reached the treehouse. She was so happy! + +But then, she found some sour candies in the treehouse. She didn't like sour candies, so she put them back and climbed down the ladder. She thanked her dad for the ladder and went inside to have some sweet treats. + +From that day on, Lily knew that if she ever needed help reaching something, she could always request a ladder from her dad. And she also learned that it's okay to not like sour things, everyone has different tastes. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint pictures of flowers and butterflies. One day, Lily wanted to paint a picture of a rainbow, but she didn't have any paint yet. + +Lily asked her mom if they could go to the store to buy some paint. Her mom said yes and they went to the store. When they got there, Lily saw a boy who was being very rude to his mom. + +Lily didn't like it when people were rude, so she decided to paint a picture of the boy being nice to his mom. She used all the colors of the rainbow in her painting. When she was finished, she showed it to the boy and his mom. They both smiled and thanked her. From that day on, the boy was never rude to his mom again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide-and-seek with her friends. One day, she was playing and she couldn't find her favorite toy. She looked everywhere in her room, but it was nowhere to be found. + +Lily went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, I can't find my toy. Can you help me?" Her mommy said, "Sure, let's look in the cabinet." They opened the cabinet and there it was, hiding behind some books. + +Lily was so happy to find her toy, but when she picked it up, she realized it was spoiled. She went back to her mommy and said, "Mommy, my toy is spoiled. What can we do?" Her mommy said, "Let's throw it away and find you a new one." + +Lily was sad to say goodbye to her toy, but she was happy to know that she could find a new one. She hugged her mommy and said, "Thank you for helping me find my toy and for getting me a new one." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was walking in the park with her mom when she saw a distant tree. She asked her mom if they could go to the tree, but her mom said it was too far away. + +Lily was sad, but then she saw a match on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. Her mom said, "We can use that match to start a fire and eat some marshmallows!" Lily was so excited and they gathered some sticks and made a fire. + +As they were roasting marshmallows, Lily said, "Mom, I love eating marshmallows with you." Her mom replied, "I love eating with you too, Lily." And they enjoyed their sweet treat together under the distant tree. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bike with her dad. One day, they went on a bike ride in the park. Lily's dad showed her how to change gears on her bike. + +Lily was patient and tried her best to change gears. Suddenly, her bike chain fell off and she couldn't ride her bike anymore. She started to scream for help. + +Her dad came over and saw what happened. He fixed her bike and Lily was happy again. She said, "Thank you, Daddy. You are the best!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow. One day, she saw something shiny in the snow. It was gold! She picked it up and held it tight. + +As she walked back to her house, she heard a loud noise. It was her mom shouting for her to come inside. Lily ran as fast as she could, but the icy ground made her slip and fall. + +When she got inside, her mom helped her warm up with some hot cocoa. As they sat by the fire, Lily remembered the gold she found. She showed it to her mom, and they both gasped. It was a beautiful necklace that had been lost in the snow. + +From that day on, Lily always listened to her mom's shouts and was careful on the icy ground. And she never forgot the day she found the gold necklace that brought her and her mom so much joy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, she heard a bell ringing outside. She ran to the window and saw a big, slow truck driving by. + +Lily's mommy told her that the truck was bringing lots of toys for the children in the town. Lily was so excited and started to plan which toy she wanted to get. She wanted a shiny, red car that she could drive around. + +The next day, Lily and her mommy went to the toy truck. Lily saw the shiny, red car and ran towards it. But suddenly, the truck driver hit the bell by mistake and scared the horse pulling the truck. The horse ran away and the truck crashed into a tree. + +Lily was sad because she didn't get her toy and the truck driver got hurt. She learned that sometimes, even if we plan things, bad things can happen. +Once upon a time, there was a purple dinosaur named Dino. Dino loved to play with his friends in the forest. One day, a new dinosaur named Rex came to the forest. Rex was big and strong, and all the other dinosaurs were jealous of him. + +One day, Dino and Rex started to play together. They played tag, hide and seek, and other fun games. But then, Rex got jealous of Dino because he was better at hiding. Rex started to fight with Dino, and they both got hurt. + +After the fight, Dino and Rex realized that it was silly to be jealous of each other. They apologized and became good friends. From that day on, they played together every day and had lots of fun in the forest. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, her mom asked her to clean her room. Lily didn't want to clean, so she hid her toys in the closet. But the closet was filthy, and her toys got dirty. + +Later that day, Lily's friend came over to play. When they went to get Lily's toys, they saw that they were all dirty. Lily's friend was upset and didn't want to play with her anymore. Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +So, Lily went to her mom and asked for help. Her mom told her that she needed to answer for what she did and clean up her mess. Lily realized that she had made a mistake and apologized to her friend. She then cleaned up her toys and her closet, and her friend forgave her. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to take responsibility for our actions and to clean up our messes. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys outside in the dirt. One day, Timmy looked up at the sky and saw the big, round earth. He thought it was so cool! + +Timmy's mom was a dependable person. She always took care of him and made sure he was safe. Timmy loved his mom very much. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to guess what they were having for dinner. Timmy guessed pizza, but it turned out they were having spaghetti instead. + +After dinner, Timmy went outside to play again. He looked up at the earth and wondered what it would be like to go there. He knew he could always depend on his mom to keep him safe, so maybe one day they could go on an adventure to explore the earth together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with puzzles. One day, her mom gave her a new puzzle. It was a big puzzle with lots of purple pieces. + +Lily sat on the floor and started to put the puzzle together. She worked very hard, but after a while, she got tired. Her mom noticed that Lily needed to rest. + +So, Lily lay down on the sofa and closed her eyes. She felt very peaceful and happy. She dreamed about finishing her purple puzzle and showing it to her friends. When she woke up, she felt refreshed and ready to finish her puzzle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to nap in her cozy bed. One day, she woke up from her nap and saw her mom designing a new dress. + +Lily asked, "Mommy, what are you doing?" + +"I am designing a new dress, sweetie. Do you like it?" her mom replied. + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, it's pretty. Will it be popular?" + +"I hope so, dear," her mom said. "I want people to like it." + +Lily watched her mom work on the dress and then went back to her nap. When she woke up, the dress was finished and her mom showed it to her. It was beautiful and Lily knew it would be popular. She hugged her mom and said, "You're the best designer ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy bear named Benny. One day, Benny was walking in the forest when he saw a berry bush. Benny loved berries, so he decided to pick some. But when he reached for the berries, he accidentally broke the branch. + +"Oh no!" Benny said. "I broke the branch. How can I fix it?" + +Just then, Benny heard a small voice. It was a little bird who had been watching him. + +"I can help you fix it," the bird said. "But first, you have to promise to be more careful." + +Benny promised and the bird showed him how to fix the branch. From that day on, Benny was more careful when he picked berries and never broke another branch again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a new cardboard box that she loved to play with. One day, Lily's friend Jack came over to play. Jack wanted to play with the cardboard box too, but Lily didn't want to share. + +"I want to play with the new cardboard box," Lily said. + +"But I want to play too," Jack replied. + +Lily didn't know what to do. She didn't want to share, but she also didn't want to make Jack sad. Finally, she said, "Okay, we can play with the new cardboard box together." + +They had so much fun playing with the box together that Lily forgot all about not wanting to share. She realized that sharing was more fun than playing alone. From that day on, Lily and Jack played together every day, sharing all of their toys and having lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy all day, every day. Her mom always told her to eat more veggies and herbs, but Lily disagreed. She thought candy was more popular and tasted better. + +One day, Lily got really sick. Her tummy hurt so much that she couldn't eat anything. Her mom took her to the doctor who told her that eating too much candy was the cause of her sickness. Lily felt really sad and wished she had listened to her mom. + +From that day on, Lily started to eat more veggies and herbs. She realized that they were actually pretty tasty too! She learned that sometimes, what's popular isn't always the best choice. It's important to listen to the people who care about us and make good choices for our health. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch cartoons on her TV. One day, her mom asked her to go outside and play. Lily didn't want to go outside because it was too hot. + +"I'm going to miss my favorite cartoon," Lily said. + +"Don't worry, Lily. You can watch it later," her mom replied. + +Lily went outside and saw her friend, Timmy. Timmy had a thick book in his hand. + +"What's that, Timmy?" Lily asked. + +"It's a book about animals," Timmy said. "Do you want to read it with me?" + +Lily smiled and said yes. They sat down in the shade and read the book together. Lily realized that she didn't miss her cartoon after all because she had fun reading with her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toys. She had a teddy bear, a doll, and a toy car. One day, Lily's little brother Jack wanted to play with her toys too. Lily said, "No, Jack. These are my toys." + +Jack started to cry very loud. "I want to play too," he said. + +Lily felt bad for Jack and said, "Okay, you can play with my toy car, but yet you have to be careful with it." + +Jack was happy and started to play with the toy car. He drove it around and around until he accidentally knocked it over. Lily got upset and said, "Jack, you broke my toy car! You need to be more careful!" + +Jack felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to rock your toy car too hard." + +Lily forgave Jack and they played together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a chicken named Penny. Penny was a very unusual chicken because she had bright blue feathers. All the other chickens would tease her and call her silly names. Penny felt very sad and lonely. + +One day, a little girl named Lily came to visit the farm. She saw Penny and thought she was the most beautiful chicken she had ever seen. Lily started to play with Penny and give her lots of love. Penny was so happy that she started to lay more eggs than any other chicken on the farm. + +The other chickens were amazed at how well Penny was doing. They realized that teasing her was not nice and they started to be kind to her. From that day on, Penny was no longer an unusual chicken, but a special one that everyone loved. +Once upon a time, there was a purple cat named Mittens. Mittens was very sick and her owner took her to see the veterinarian. The veterinarian was a kind person who loved animals and knew how to make them feel better. + +Mittens was scared at first, but the veterinarian talked to her in a soft voice and gave her a treat. Mittens started to feel better and the veterinarian said she would lead them to the medicine that would make her all better. + +Mittens took the medicine and soon she was feeling much better. She purred and cuddled with her owner, happy to be healthy again. Mittens was grateful to the veterinarian who helped her and she knew she would always be in good hands if she ever got sick again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help her hang some clothes on the chair. + +Lily picked up a shirt and hung it on the chair. "Look, Mommy! I can hang clothes too!" she said with a big smile on her face. + +But then Lily noticed that her mom looked pale and tired. "Are you okay, Mommy?" she asked. + +"I'm just a little bit sick, honey. But don't worry, I'll be okay," her mom replied. + +Lily gave her mom a big hug and said, "I love you, Mommy. I hope you feel better soon." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went outside to play with her friends. They had a lot of fun running around and playing games. Suddenly, Lily's friend took out a water bottle and sprayed Lily with water! Lily got wet and started to laugh. + +Lily's friend sprayed her again and they both got wet. Lily was glad that her friend was having fun with her. They continued to spray each other with water until they were all wet. They had so much fun that they decided to do it again tomorrow. Lily was glad to have such fun friends to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved playing with his toys. One day, he went to the park to play with his friends. They wanted to play on the big slide, but they noticed it was broken. + +Timmy's friend said, "Oh no, the slide is broken. We can't play on it." + +Timmy said, "Don't worry, I have an idea. Let's use my equipment to fix it!" + +Timmy had a large toolbox with all kinds of tools inside. He took out his hammer and nails and began to fix the broken slide. Soon, it was as good as new and they all had fun sliding down it again. + +From that day on, Timmy's friends called him the "handyman" because he could fix anything with his equipment. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch the planes fly in the sky. One day, she saw a beautiful plane flying high above her. She asked her mommy, "Can we go on that plane, please?" + +Her mommy replied, "We can't go on that plane, but we can go on a different one soon." + +Lily was sad, but her mommy explained that sometimes we can't have everything we want. We have to be patient and wait for the right time. Just like how the plane has to hang in the sky for a while before it can land safely. + +Lily understood and realized that waiting can be hard, but it's important to be patient and appreciate what we have. From that day on, she felt happy whenever she saw a plane hanging in the sky, knowing that one day she will have her turn to fly. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat sugar. His mom would always give him a little bit of sugar on his cereal in the morning. One day, Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, you can't have too much sugar. It's not great for your teeth." Timmy didn't like that and he started to frown. + +Later that day, Timmy went to the park to play. He saw his friend Johnny there. Johnny had a big lollipop and Timmy wanted one too. "Can I have a lollipop, Johnny?" Timmy asked. "Sure," said Johnny. "But remember, too much sugar isn't great for you." Timmy started to frown again. He knew his mom was right, but he really wanted that lollipop. + +Timmy thought for a moment and then said, "I'll just have a little bit of the lollipop. That way, I can still have some sugar, but not too much." Johnny smiled and said, "That's a great idea, Timmy!" Timmy smiled back and took a small lick of the lollipop. It was just enough sugar to make him happy. And he knew his mom would be proud of him for making a good choice. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to climb trees and play outside with her friends. One day, she climbed a tall tree and felt a tickle in her stomach. + +Her friend, Timmy, asked, "Are you okay, Lily?" + +Lily replied, "Yes, I just feel a little funny in my stomach." + +Timmy said, "Maybe you ate something strange. Did you have something different for breakfast?" + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "No, it was just an ordinary bowl of cereal. Maybe I just need to climb down and take a break." + +So, Lily climbed down from the tree and sat on the grass. Her stomach felt better after a few minutes. From that day on, she made sure to eat a healthy breakfast before climbing any more trees. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up with her mom's clothes. One day, her mom told her they had to go to the store to get a license for their car. Lily didn't know what a license was, but she was excited to go on an adventure with her mom. + +When they got to the store, they saw a man who looked helpless. He had dropped all his papers on the ground. Lily's mom asked if she could help him pick them up. The man was very grateful and thanked them both. + +After they got the license, they went back home and Lily continued to play dress-up. She pretended to be a superhero who helped the helpless man at the store. Her mom smiled and told her she was a hero in her own way. From that day on, Lily knew that helping others was just as important as playing dress-up. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the mall with her mom. One day, they went to the mall and Lily saw a big toy that she wanted. Her mom said no because she already had a lot of toys and didn't want her to be spoiled. + +But Lily really wanted that toy, so she asked her mom again and again. Finally, her mom said that if Lily behaved well and helped with chores at home, she could gain the toy as a reward. So Lily worked hard and did her best, and eventually she gained the toy she had been wanting. She was so happy and grateful to her mom for teaching her the value of hard work and patience. +Once upon a time, there was a silly boy named Timmy. He loved playing in his tent all day, but he never wanted to share it with his friends. One day, Timmy's friends came to play with him, but he wouldn't let them in his tent. They asked him nicely, but he said no and made them sad. + +Later that day, Timmy went to play alone in his tent. He was having fun until he accidentally ripped it. He tried to fix it, but he couldn't. Timmy started to weep because he realized he had no more tent to play with. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to share and be kind to others, or you might end up alone and sad like Timmy. +Once upon a time, there was a big, brown dog. He was very hungry and wanted to eat something. So, he went to the park to look for food. He saw a boy with a sandwich and went near him. But the boy got scared and ran away. The dog didn't want to scare him, he just wanted to eat. He felt sad and went away. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with rocks and would spend hours outside collecting them. One day, he found a special rock that was shaped like a heart. He thought it was the most beautiful rock he had ever seen. + +Timmy was so proud of his rock and showed it to everyone he met. But one day, he accidentally dropped it and it broke into zero pieces. Timmy was so sad and cried for hours. He realized that even the most humble things can be special and he should have been more careful with his precious rock. + +From that day on, Timmy learned to be more careful with his belongings. He never forgot about his special rock and always remembered the lesson it taught him. Although the story had a bad ending, Timmy learned an important lesson about taking care of the things he loved. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel. The squirrel was very independent and liked to do things on his own. One day, he went out to look for some nuts to eat. + +While he was gathering nuts, he met a friendly bird. The bird asked, "How many nuts do you have?" The squirrel replied, "I don't know the number, but I have a lot!" + +The bird said, "You're very lucky to be independent and have so many nuts. I wish I could be like you." The squirrel smiled and said, "Thank you! Maybe we can share some nuts together." + +From that day on, the squirrel and the bird became good friends and shared their nuts. The squirrel learned that it's always nice to have someone to share things with, even if you're independent. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat chocolate and would always ask her mommy for some. One day, her mommy gave her a big chocolate bar and told her to only eat a little bit each day so it would last longer. + +But Lily didn't listen and ate the whole chocolate bar in one day. She felt sick and sad because she didn't have any more chocolate left. She didn't know what to do. + +Then, she remembered her mommy's words and felt bad for not listening. She realized that she should have listened and now had to face the unknown consequences of her actions. From that day on, Lily learned to listen to her mommy and not be greedy with her chocolate. +Once upon a time, a monkey was feeling sad. He had lost his favorite banana and didn't know where to find it. He sat under a tree and cried, "I can't find my banana. Can you help me?" + +A little girl heard the monkey crying and came to him. She said, "I can help you find your banana. Let's test different trees and see if your banana is there." + +They went from tree to tree, but they couldn't find the banana. The monkey was getting more and more upset. Finally, the little girl said, "Don't worry, I have an idea. Let's ask the other monkeys if they have seen your banana." + +They went to the other side of the jungle and asked the other monkeys. One of the monkeys said, "I saw a banana near the river this morning." The monkey was so happy and thanked the little girl for being so helpful. They went to the river and found the banana. The monkey was so happy and gave the little girl a big hug. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and create new things with his blocks. One day, Timmy's mommy asked him to clean up his toys, but Timmy was being slow and didn't want to. + +Timmy's mommy got upset and said, "If you don't clean up your toys, I'll have to put them in jail!" Timmy didn't want his toys to go to jail, so he quickly started cleaning up. As he was putting his blocks away, he had an idea. + +He decided to create a big castle out of his blocks. It took him a little while, but he was happy with what he made. When he showed his mommy, she was so proud of him and said, "Wow, Timmy! You're so creative!" Timmy felt really happy and proud of himself too. From then on, he always made sure to clean up his toys quickly so they wouldn't go to jail. +Once upon a time, there was a fishy named Bubbles. Bubbles was very adorable with his orange scales and big eyes. He liked to swim all day long in the big blue ocean. + +One year, Bubbles swam too far and got lost. He searched and searched, but he couldn't find his way back home. He was very scared and lonely. + +Sadly, Bubbles never found his way back home. He swam and swam until he was too tired to swim anymore. He closed his eyes and went to sleep forever. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat rice for dinner every night. One day, she asked her mom to make her rice for lunch too. Her mom said, "Sure, I can make you rice for lunch too!" + +Lily was so happy and excited to eat rice for lunch. But when her mom served her the rice, she was frustrated because it was not cooked properly. She said to her mom, "Mommy, this rice is not good. Can you turn it into something else?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Sure, I can turn it into fried rice!" Lily was happy again and enjoyed her lunch. From that day on, Lily's mom always made sure to cook the rice perfectly so Lily wouldn't be frustrated. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved going to the park with her mom. One day, they went to the park and Lily saw a lady drop her bag. Lily was alert and told her mom, "Mommy, that lady dropped her bag!" + +The lady was very grateful and thanked Lily for being so helpful. She decided to order some ice cream for Lily as a reward. Lily's mom said, "Thank you, but we don't need a reward. We just want to help others." + +The lady smiled and said, "You are both very kind. Remember, it's always good to help others without expecting anything in return." Lily and her mom smiled back and continued playing in the park, feeling happy and proud of themselves for being helpful. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play outside in the grass and eat carrots. One day, Benny saw a big, unknown animal in his yard. The unknown animal was very scary and made Benny feel scared. + +Benny wanted to run away, but he remembered his mommy telling him to stay put if he ever felt scared. So, Benny stayed still and tried to be brave. The unknown animal started to come closer and closer to Benny. + +Just when Benny thought he was going to get hurt, he heard a friendly voice say, "Don't worry little bunny, I just want to give you a hug!" It was a big, friendly dog who just wanted to be friends with Benny. Benny was so happy and gave the dog a big hug. From that day on, Benny and the dog played together every day in the yard. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved balloons and always wanted to hold one. One day, her mom bought her a big, red balloon. Lily was so happy and hugged the balloon tightly. + +As she was walking home, she saw a little boy crying. He looked confused and lost. Lily went up to him and gave him her balloon. The little boy stopped crying and hugged Lily. + +Lily walked home without her balloon, but she felt happy because she made the little boy feel better. Her mom was proud of her for being kind and sharing. Lily learned that sharing is important and it makes others happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved space and dreamed of becoming an astronaut when he grew up. One day, Timmy and his friend Billy were playing outside when they saw a big, tough dog running towards them. + +"Quick, Timmy, what should we do?" asked Billy. + +"We need to prevent the dog from getting to us," replied Timmy. + +Timmy and Billy quickly ran to a nearby tree and climbed up to safety. The dog barked and barked, but it couldn't reach them. From up in the tree, Timmy looked up at the sky and imagined himself floating through space, just like an astronaut. + +"Wow, space is so cool," said Timmy. + +"I know, right?" said Billy. "But for now, let's just stay up here and be safe from that tough dog!" +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play with his toys, especially his toy car. One day, Benny's toy car started to go slow. Benny didn't like that, so he checked the battery. The battery was old and needed to be changed. Benny asked his mom to help him change the battery, but when they tried to take it out, it accidentally broke! Benny was sad, but his mom said they could buy a new one. Benny was happy again and his toy car went fast once more. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a house next to her neighbor, Mrs. Johnson. Mrs. Johnson had an adorable dog named Max. Lily loved to play with Max. + +One day, Lily went to Mrs. Johnson's house to play with Max. Mrs. Johnson said, "Hello, Lily! Would you like to swing with Max?" Lily said, "Yes, please!" + +Lily and Max went to the backyard where there was a big tree with a swing. Lily sat on the swing and Max sat next to her. They swung back and forth and had so much fun! + +After a while, Lily's mom called her for dinner. Lily said goodbye to Mrs. Johnson and Max and went back to her house. She was happy and couldn't wait to swing with Max again. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to walk in the park with his mommy. One day, Timmy found a piece of paper on the ground. He picked it up and showed it to his mommy. She was glad that he helped to keep the park clean. Timmy put the paper in the trash can and continued to walk with his mommy. They saw a lot of birds and flowers on their walk. Timmy was glad to spend time with his mommy and see all the pretty things in the park. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy old man who always yelled at everyone. He never smiled and never said "please" or "thank you". One day, he was walking down the street and he saw a little girl carrying a glass of water. She was trying to cross the street, but the cars were going too fast. The old man didn't want to help her, but he knew he had to yield to the little girl and stop the cars. + +He stopped the cars and helped the little girl cross the street. She smiled at him and said "thank you". The old man felt happy for the first time in a long time. He realized that being kind to others makes you feel good inside. From that day on, he was no longer grumpy and started saying "please" and "thank you" to everyone. + +The moral of the story is that being kind to others can make you happy too. It's important to yield to others and help them when they need it. Even if you don't want to at first, being kind can make a big difference in someone's day. +Once upon a time, a big dog had a long tail. He loved to wag his tail when he was happy. One day, he felt very tired and yawned a big yawn. He lay down on the grass and closed his eyes. + +Suddenly, a little cat came along. The cat saw the big dog and thought he looked very fit and strong. She wanted to play with him. The cat tried to get the dog's attention by tapping his tail. + +The big dog woke up and saw the little cat. He wagged his tail and they became friends. They played together all day long and had lots of fun. From that day on, the big dog and the little cat were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved cars and trucks, but his favorite was his toy train. One day, Timmy's train stopped working. He looked at the engine and saw that it was broken. Timmy was very sad. + +Timmy's dad saw how sad he was and said, "Let's examine the engine carefully and see if we can fix it." They looked at the engine together and found the problem. Timmy's dad fixed the engine and the train started working again. + +Timmy was so happy that he hugged his dad. He loved his train and was grateful that his dad was able to fix it. From that day on, Timmy was careful with his train and never let it break again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She was wearing a pretty skirt and spinning around, feeling dizzy. Her brother, Max, came to her and said, "Lily, can you unlock the door for me?" + +Lily went to the door and tried to unlock it, but she couldn't. Max got angry and said, "You're not doing it right!" Lily tried again, but she still couldn't unlock it. Max got even angrier and said, "You're so useless!" + +Lily felt sad and started to cry. Max left the house and went outside to play. But then, something bad happened. Max fell down and hurt himself. He needed help, but no one was there to help him. Lily was still inside, feeling sad and alone. Max realized that he shouldn't have been mean to Lily and wished he had been nicer. But it was too late. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her teddy bear. One day, her mom asked her if she wanted to go to the park. + +Lily said, "Yes, please!" She put on her shoes and her mom held her hand as they walked to the park. While they were playing, a bird flew down and took Lily's teddy bear! Lily started to cry. + +Her mom said, "Don't worry, we will get your teddy bear back. Let's go to the post office and ask if they can deliver it back to us." They went to the post office and the nice lady there said she would be careful with the package and make sure it was safe. + +A few days later, the post office delivered the package with Lily's teddy bear inside. Lily was so happy and hugged her teddy bear tight. She said, "Thank you, Mommy. Thank you, post office lady, for being careful and delivering my teddy bear back to me." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat fruit, especially apples and bananas. One day, she went to the store with her mom to buy some fruit. They picked out some juicy strawberries and plump blueberries. + +When they got home, Lily's little brother, Max, was taking a nap. Lily wanted to eat some fruit, but she knew she had to be quiet so she wouldn't wake Max up. But when she took a bite of her apple, it made a loud crunching noise. Max woke up and started to cry. + +Lily's mom came in and asked what happened. Max was complaining that he couldn't sleep because of the noise. Lily felt bad and said sorry. Her mom reminded her to be quiet when Max was sleeping, and Lily promised to be more careful next time. From then on, she always made sure to eat her fruit quietly. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Brownie. Brownie had a friend named Bunny. Brownie loved to play with Bunny, but sometimes Brownie played too rough. Bunny didn't like it when Brownie played too rough. One day, Bunny told Brownie that he didn't like it when he played too rough. Brownie felt sad, but he understood that he needed to be gentle with his friend Bunny. + +From that day on, Brownie was gentle when he played with Bunny. Bunny was happy that Brownie was being gentle. Bunny hugged Brownie and said, "Thank you for being gentle with me, Brownie. You are a good friend." Brownie felt happy that he made Bunny happy. Brownie learned that it's important to be gentle with your friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny. The bunny liked to hop around in the grass. One day, the bunny saw a butterfly that was very colorful. The bunny wanted to catch the butterfly, so it hopped very fast towards it. But the butterfly was too fast and flew away. The bunny felt sad, but then it saw a flower that was also very colorful. The bunny hopped over to the flower and smelled it. It was the most beautiful color the bunny had ever seen. The bunny felt happy again and hopped away into the sunset. +Yesterday, it was very cold outside. I put on my warm coat and went to play in the park. I saw a big tree with lots of leaves. I believe the tree was happy to see me. I ran around and played with my toys. Suddenly, I felt very cold and wanted to go home. I said goodbye to the tree and went back to my house. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy lived in a cabin in the deep woods. He loved to play with his friends, the rabbits and the squirrels. + +One day, Teddy's mom called him for lunch. Teddy was very hungry and ran to the cabin. He ate his sandwich and drank his milk. + +After lunch, Teddy and his friends went for a walk in the deep woods. They found a big tree and climbed up to the top. From there, they could see everything in the woods. + +As the sun began to set, Teddy's dad called him to come back to the cabin. Teddy said goodbye to his friends and ran back home. He was tired from his adventures in the deep woods and fell asleep as soon as his head hit the pillow. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved to jog. He would run and run every day, always looking up at the stars in the sky. One night, he saw a shooting star and made a wish that he would never stop jogging. + +But one day, the little boy got very sick. He had a bad cough and felt very weak. His parents took him to the hospital, but the doctors couldn't make him better. The little boy was so sad because he couldn't jog anymore. + +One night, he looked up at the stars and saw the shooting star again. He made a wish to be able to jog again, but nothing happened. The next day, the little boy passed away. His parents knew he was now up in the sky with the stars, jogging forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and look at the pretty ornaments on her shelves. One day, her little brother Max came into her room and started to disturb her toys. + +"Stop it, Max!" Lily said, feeling upset. "You're disturbing my toys!" + +Max didn't listen and kept playing with her toys. Suddenly, he knocked over one of Lily's favorite ornaments and it broke into tiny pieces. + +"Oh no!" Lily cried. "You broke my ornament! Now it can't be fixed." + +Max felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to break it. Can I help you clean up the pieces?" + +Lily nodded and together they picked up the broken pieces. "It's okay, Max," Lily said. "I forgive you. Just be more careful next time." + +Max smiled and said, "I will. Can we play now?" + +Lily smiled back and said, "Sure, let's open up my toy box and play together." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and stuffed animals. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a rare bird in the tree. + +Lily asked her mom, "What kind of bird is that?" Her mom answered, "I'm not sure, let's ask the park ranger." They found the ranger and Lily asked him the same question. The ranger told her it was a blue jay, which made Lily happy. + +Later that day, they went to a museum and saw a big sign that said "No running." Lily's mom told her that was a law and they had to follow it. Lily didn't question it and walked slowly through the museum. She had a great day learning new things and seeing rare animals. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy gifted her a pretty dress. Lily loved the dress so much that she wore it every day. + +One day, Lily's mommy said, "Lily, let's put your dress in the closet so it stays clean." Lily replied, "Okay mommy, but can I wear it tomorrow?" + +The next day, Lily woke up and ran to the closet to get her dress. But the dress was not there! Lily asked her mommy, "Mommy, where is my dress?" Her mommy replied, "I think we forgot to mail it to grandma. She wanted to see the dress you were gifted." + +Lily was sad that she couldn't wear her pretty dress that day, but she was happy that her grandma would get to see it. +Once upon a time, there was a dolphin who loved to play in the ocean. He was very lively and swam very fast. One day, he got very dirty and decided to wash himself in the ocean. He swam around and around, trying to get clean. + +Suddenly, a big wave came and pushed the dolphin onto the shore. The dolphin was very sad and couldn't move. He had hurt himself badly. The people who saw him tried to help, but it was too late. The dolphin had died. + +Everyone was very sad that the lively dolphin had died. They wished they could have helped him wash himself in the ocean one more time. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the park to play with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom packed him a tasty sandwich to eat at the park. + +When Timmy got to the park, he saw his friend Tommy playing on the swings. Timmy ran over to join him, but Tommy didn't want to share the swings. Timmy asked Tommy nicely if he could have a turn, but Tommy said no. + +Timmy didn't know what to do, so he went to sit on a bench and eat his sandwich. Just then, a little girl came up to him and asked if she could have a bite of his tasty sandwich. Timmy decided to share his sandwich with her, and they became friends. Timmy was happy that he made a new friend and didn't let the conflict with Tommy ruin his day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a small bird who lived in a tree. The bird had a swing that he loved to play on every day. One day, a big storm came and the wind was so strong that it broke the swing. The bird was sad and didn't know what to do. + +The bird saw a boy walking by and asked, "Can you help me fix my swing?" The boy said, "Sure, I can try." The boy tried to fix the swing, but it was too small and he couldn't make it work. The bird was still sad and didn't know what to do. + +The next day, the bird tried to open his wings and fly away, but he couldn't. His wings were broken from the storm. The bird was stuck in the tree with no swing to play on. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a fish named Nemo. Nemo liked to swim in the big blue ocean with his fish friends. One day, Nemo saw a shiny object and he thought it was a tasty treat. But it was actually a hook! + +Nemo got caught on the hook and he couldn't swim away. He was scared and didn't know what to do. His fish friends tried to help him, but they were too small. Suddenly, a big, foolish shark came and tried to eat Nemo. + +But then, a kind fisherman saw Nemo and the shark. He quickly pulled Nemo out of the water and took the hook out of his mouth. Nemo was so happy to be safe and back in the water with his fish friends. From that day on, Nemo knew to be careful and not be fooled by shiny things. +Once upon a time, there was a long van. It was red and had big wheels. One day, the van went to the park. There, it saw some children playing. Suddenly, two boys started to fight. They pushed and hit each other. The van honked its horn to stop the fight. The boys stopped and looked at the van. They smiled and waved at it. The van felt happy and drove away. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved cars and he had a toy motor that he played with every day. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Timmy invited Billy to play with his motor and they had lots of fun. + +After playing with the motor, the boys went outside to play in the mud. They got very filthy and their clothes were covered in mud. Timmy's mom saw how dirty they were and said, "Boys, you need to take a bath!" + +Timmy said to Billy, "Do you want to come over for dinner tonight?" Billy was very excited and said, "Yes, I would love to come over!" Timmy's mom invited Billy to stay for dinner and they had a delicious meal together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a clever rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to eat ice cream cones. One day, Benny went to the ice cream shop and got a big cone with lots of flavors. + +As Benny was walking home, he saw his friend, a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie wanted a taste of Benny's cone, but Benny said no. Tweetie got upset and flew away. + +Benny felt bad and wanted to make things right. He went to find Tweetie and said, "I'm sorry I didn't share my cone with you. Let's go back to the ice cream shop and get you your own cone." Tweetie was happy and said, "Thank you for reminding me that friends share with each other." And they both enjoyed their ice cream cones together. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the gas station with her mommy. Lily saw a big car and asked her mommy if they could get one too. Her mommy said they couldn't because it was too expensive. + +Suddenly, Lily's mommy noticed a serious problem with the car. She told the gas station man to open the hood of the car. The man opened it and saw that the car was out of gas. + +Lily's mommy got some gas and put it in the car. The car started and they drove away. Lily was happy that they didn't have a serious problem anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy bow and arrows. She would shoot them at the trees and pretend she was a brave warrior. + +One day, Lily's mommy brought home a cute little puppy. The puppy was so adorable with its fluffy fur and wagging tail. Lily loved the puppy right away and wanted to play with it. + +But before Lily could play with the puppy, her mommy said they had to test if the puppy was friendly. So, Lily's mommy let the puppy sniff her hand to see if it would bite. The puppy didn't bite and wagged its tail even more. Lily was so happy that she could finally play with her new friend. She picked up her bow and arrows and pretended that the puppy was her loyal sidekick. From that day on, Lily and her puppy were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, her mommy was making soup for a patient who was not feeling well. + +Lily asked, "Mommy, can I help you stir the soup?" + +Her mommy said, "Yes, you can help me stir the soup. But please be careful, it's hot." + +Lily stirred the soup carefully and was very happy to help her mommy. But suddenly, there was a loud and noisy sound coming from outside. + +Lily asked, "Mommy, what is that noisy sound?" + +Her mommy said, "It's just a truck passing by. Don't worry, it will be gone soon." + +Lily continued to stir the soup patiently until it was ready for the sick patient to eat. The patient felt better after eating the delicious soup and thanked Lily and her mommy for their help. +Once upon a time, there was a wise owl named Hootie. Hootie lived in a big tree in the forest. One day, Hootie saw a little mouse trying to push a big cardboard box. "Hello little mouse, do you need some help?" asked Hootie. "Yes please, Mr. Owl. This box is too heavy for me to push by myself," replied the mouse. Hootie used his strong wings to push the box and together they moved it to the mouse's house. "Thank you so much, Mr. Owl. You are very wise and kind," said the mouse. Hootie smiled and said, "It was my pleasure. Helping others is always a wise thing to do." And from that day on, Hootie and the mouse became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a big house with his mom and dad. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to serve some cookies from the cabinet to their guests. Timmy went to the cabinet, but he didn't know which cookies to pick. + +Timmy asked his mom, "Mommy, which cookies should I serve?" His mom replied, "Just pick any cookies, Timmy." + +But Timmy was ignorant and didn't know what to do. He picked some cookies that he thought looked good and served them to the guests. Unfortunately, the cookies were expired and the guests got very sick. + +The guests had to go to the hospital and Timmy's parents were very upset. They scolded Timmy for being ignorant and not knowing which cookies to serve. Timmy felt very sad that he made the guests sick. From that day on, Timmy always asked for help when he didn't know what to do. +Once upon a time, there was a big red barn on a farm. The barn was so powerful that it could hold all the hay and animals on the farm. One day, a little girl named Lily came to visit the farm with her parents. She saw the barn and asked her dad what it was. + +Her dad explained, "That's a barn, Lily. It's where the farmer keeps all his animals and hay." + +Lily was excited to see the animals, so she ran to the barn. She saw a horse, a cow, and some chickens. She even saw a little mouse hiding in the corner. Lily loved the barn so much that she asked her parents if they could come back to the farm every week to visit the animals. + +And so, every week, Lily and her family would visit the farm and the powerful barn. The animals would greet them with friendly sounds, and Lily would always remember the special place where she made new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a silly swan. The swan liked to swim in the pond all day. But one day, the swan got tired and wanted to quit swimming. So, the swan waddled out of the pond and sat on the grass. + +The swan saw some ducks playing nearby and wanted to join in. The ducks were happy to have the swan play with them. They played for a while until the sun started to set. + +The swan realized it was time to go home. It said goodbye to the ducks and waddled back to its nest. The swan was happy it tried something new and made some new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to her classroom to play with her friends and learn new things. One day, Lily's teacher asked her to step up and show the class how to draw a flower. But Lily was stubborn and didn't want to do it. + +Her teacher tried to encourage her, but Lily just sat there with her arms crossed. Finally, her friend Sarah stepped in and showed everyone how to draw a beautiful flower. Lily realized that she had missed out on all the fun and decided to join in. From that day on, Lily wasn't so stubborn anymore and loved to step up and share her ideas with the class. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, she found a piece of paper with a word on it. She didn't know what the word meant, but she asked her mommy. Her mommy told her that it was a special word that meant "happy". Lily was happy to learn a new word. + +Later that day, Lily and her friends were playing on the monkey bars. Lily tried to hang on, but she fell down. She felt ashamed because all her friends saw her fall. But then she remembered the new word she learned and said it out loud. Her friends didn't know what it meant, but they could tell Lily was happy again. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to always remember her new word and not feel ashamed when she made mistakes. She knew that learning new things was important and made her happy. +Once upon a time, there was a warm sun in the sky. A woman went outside to feel the sun on her face. She saw a piece of paper and tried to pick it up, but it tore. She was sad because she needed the paper. She looked for some tape to fix it. She found some tape and fixed the paper. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big table in a forest. The table was very gentle, and it had many friends. One day, a naughty boy came to the forest and broke the table. The table was very sad and hurt. + +The boy said sorry to the table, but the table did not forgive him. The table's friends also did not forgive the boy. The boy felt very bad and went away from the forest. + +The table was alone and broken. It wished it had forgiven the boy. But now it was too late. The table learned that it is important to forgive, even when it is hard. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play with his toys. One day, he was playing with his favorite toy car when it suddenly broke. Timmy started to cry because he loved that car so much. His mom heard him and asked, "What's wrong, Timmy?" + +"My car is broken," Timmy said with tears in his eyes. + +"Don't worry, we can fix it," his mom said. She took the toy car and looked at it closely. "Oh, I see what happened. The network of wires inside the car got torn. But it's a funny thing, we can still fix it." + +Timmy was so happy to hear that his car could be fixed. His mom got some tape and carefully fixed the torn network inside the car. Soon, Timmy's favorite toy car was as good as new. He hugged his mom and said, "Thank you for fixing my car, Mommy. You're the best!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emma. Emma had a cat named Fluffy. Fluffy was a white cat with soft fur. Emma loved to pet Fluffy's fur because it was so soft. + +One day, Emma and Fluffy were playing hide-and-seek. Fluffy went to hide, but he disappeared! Emma looked everywhere for Fluffy, but she couldn't find him. She was sad and started to cry. + +Suddenly, Fluffy appeared again! Emma was happy to see him. She asked, "Where did you go, Fluffy?" Fluffy meowed and Emma knew he couldn't talk. But she knew Fluffy was a tough cat and could handle anything. They hugged and played together all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a cool police car named Billy. He loved to help people and fix things in the town. Every day, he would drive around with his police friends to make sure everyone was safe and happy. + +One sunny day, Billy saw a little boy crying near a broken bike. The boy was very sad because he could not ride his bike anymore. Billy wanted to help the boy, so he decided to fix the bike. He used his strong wheels to lift the bike and his smart lights to find the problem. + +Billy worked hard and soon, the bike was fixed! The little boy was so happy that he gave Billy a big hug. From that day on, Billy became the hero of the town, fixing things and making friends with everyone. The cool police car and the little boy were the best of friends, and they had many fun adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy car. One day, the car broke. Tim was sad. He wanted to repair the car. + +Tim asked his dad for help. His dad was eager to help him. They felt the texture of the car. It was smooth. They found the broken part and fixed it. Tim was happy. + +The moral of the story is to always ask for help when you need it. Tim and his dad repaired the car together. They had fun, and Tim learned that it is good to ask for help when you need it. +Once upon a time, there was a fisherman. He was a little foolish. One day, he went to the water to catch some fish. He took a big sack with him to put the fish in. + +The fisherman saw a big fish. He tried to catch it but it was too fast. He felt sad. Then he saw a small fish. He caught the small fish and put it in his sack. He was very happy. + +The foolish fisherman went home with his sack. He showed the small fish to his friends. They all laughed at him. But he was still happy because he had caught a fish. +One day, Tom found a basketball. It was big and round. He wanted to play with it. He took the basketball to a distant park. The park was far away but Tom was happy to go there. + +At the park, Tom saw a big door. The door was open. Tom went inside with his basketball. Inside, he found a big room with a hoop. Tom threw the basketball at the hoop. He missed it but he tried again and again. + +Tom was tired. He wanted to go home. He shut the big door and left the room. Tom walked back to his house with his basketball. He was happy he found a place to play. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a brave boy named Tom. He loved to help people. One day, he saw an old man trying to pick up a big box. The box was on the tip of the old man's fingers, and he could not lift it. + +Tom went to the old man and said, "Let me help you, please." The old man was very happy and said, "Thank you, brave boy!" Together, they lifted the big box. + +After they put the box in the old man's car, the old man wanted to give Tom some money. But Tom said, "No, thank you. I do not want money. I just want to help." Tom refused the money and went on his way, feeling happy that he could help someone. +Once upon a time, in a big country, there was a little girl named Ann. Ann loved to skip and play outside with her friends. They would run, jump, and skip all day long. + +One day, Ann and her friends found a big, dirty puddle. They thought it would be fun to jump and skip in the dirty water. They laughed and splashed, getting their clothes all wet and dirty. + +When it was time to go home, Ann's mom saw her dirty clothes. She told Ann to wash up and put on clean clothes. Ann learned that it was fun to skip and play, but next time, she would stay away from the dirty puddle. +Once upon a time, there was a fireman. He was big and strong. He had a red truck. He loved to help people. + +One day, he saw a fragile bird. The bird was scared. The fireman wanted to help the bird. He was very kind. + +He tried to strike a tree to make a nest for the bird. The bird was happy. The fireman was happy too. They became good friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a slow king. He wanted to learn new things. The slow king had a big castle and many friends. + +One day, the slow king tried to learn how to ride a bike. His friends helped him. They pushed the bike, but the king fell down. He was sad and his friends were sad too. + +The slow king tried again and again. But he could not learn to ride the bike. In the end, the slow king felt bad and never learned to ride the bike. His friends were sad too. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a funny animal named Bobo. Bobo had a long horn on his head. He loved to run and play with his friends. + +One sunny day, Bobo and his friends decided to play a new game. They wanted to see who could run the fastest in a circle. They all stood in a big circle and got ready to start. + +"Ready, set, go!" yelled Bobo, and they all started to run. They ran and ran, faster and faster. Soon, Bobo started to feel dizzy. He was running so fast that everything around him looked like a big blur. + +Bobo stopped running and sat down on the soft grass. He felt very dizzy and tired. His friends stopped running too, and they all laughed and panted. They decided to take a break and eat some sweet berries. + +After their snack, Bobo and his friends felt better. They played more games and had lots of fun. And from that day on, whenever they played the dizzy running game, they made sure to take breaks and not get too dizzy. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Bella. Bella had fancy wings. She liked to fly high in the sky. + +One day, Bella met a new friend named Tom. Tom asked, "Can you help me mail a letter?" Bella said, "Yes, I can help you!" + +Bella took the letter in her fancy wing. She flew high and dropped the letter in the mail. Tom was happy. Bella and Tom became best friends. +One day, a kind girl named Lily had a birthday. She was very happy. She had a big cake and many friends came to her party. They played games and had fun. Lily got many gifts from her friends. + +At the party, there was a boy named Tom. Tom liked to tease. He teased Lily about her cake. He said, "Your cake is too small!" Lily felt sad. Her friend, Sam, saw that Lily was sad and said, "Don't listen to Tom, your cake is perfect!" + +Lily's friends talked to Tom. They told him that teasing is not nice. Tom felt bad and said sorry to Lily. He said, "I am sorry, Lily. Your cake is very nice. I will not tease anymore." Lily smiled and they all played together. + +In the end, they all learned that teasing is not kind. It is better to say nice things to make friends happy. They all had a great time at Lily's birthday party and became better friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to lie in the sun and play with his ball. One day, he saw a big box with a bow. It was a gift! Spot was very excited and wanted to see what was inside. + +Spot called his friend, Cat. "Cat, come look at this gift!" he said. Cat came over and looked at the gift. "It's very big and pretty," said Cat. "But who is it for?" They both looked around and saw a tag. It said, "To Spot, from Mom." Spot was so happy that the gift was for him! He and Cat opened the gift together. + +Inside the gift was a big, original painting of Spot and his family. Spot and Cat looked at the painting and smiled. They knew that Spot's mom made it just for him. The moral of the story is that the best gifts come from the heart and are made with love. And Spot learned that it's not just the gift that matters, but the love and thought behind it. +One day, a girl named Lily found a mysterious box. She did not know what was inside. She wanted to open it, but she was scared. Lily thought, "What if there is something bad inside?" + +Lily asked her friend, Tom, to open the box. Tom was brave. He opened the box and found a bag. The bag had a strange texture. It felt soft and bumpy. Lily and Tom were very curious about the bag. + +Tom poured out what was inside the bag. It was sand! The sand was colorful and shiny. Lily and Tom played with the sand. They made a big mess, but they had fun. They learned that sometimes, it is okay to be scared, but it is also good to be brave and try new things. +Once upon a time, there was a green ball. The green ball liked to roll around the park. One day, a stranger came to the park. The stranger saw the green ball and picked it up. The green ball did not belong to the stranger, but the stranger did not know. + +The green ball was sad. It wanted to go back to its friend, a little girl named Lily. Lily and the green ball always played together at the park. They would roll, bounce, and have fun. The green ball missed Lily very much. + +One day, the stranger went back to the park with the green ball. Lily saw the stranger with her green ball. She ran to the stranger and said, "That green ball belongs to me!" The stranger gave the green ball back to Lily. Lily and the green ball were so happy to play together again. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Suzy. Suzy loved to try new things. One day, she saw her mom drinking something called coffee. Suzy asked her mom, "What is that?" + +Her mom said, "This is coffee, Suzy. It is a hot drink that grown-ups like to have in the morning." Suzy wanted to try the hot coffee too, but her mom told her it was not for little kids. + +One day, Suzy's mom made a special coffee just for her. It was not too hot and had lots of milk in it. Suzy took a small sip and smiled. "I like this coffee, mom!" she said. And from then on, Suzy and her mom enjoyed their special coffee together every morning. +Once upon a time, there was a nice angel. She had big wings and a pretty smile. The nice angel liked to play with her friends in the sky. + +One day, the nice angel saw a big pool of water. She wanted to try something new and fun. So, she asked her friends to join her. They all got ready to dive into the water. + +The nice angel counted, "One, two, three!" and they all dove into the pool. The water felt cool and fun. They laughed and played all day. The nice angel was happy she tried something new with her friends. They all had a great time, and they promised to dive and play in the water again soon. +One day, a boy found a big machine. It was unknown to him. He wanted to know what it did. He saw a button on it. He pushed the button. + +The machine made a loud "zip" sound. It started to make toys! The boy was very happy. He played with the toys all day long. + +At night, the boy told his mom about the machine. She did not know about it either. They decided to keep the machine a secret. They played with the toys and had fun every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy robot with a light body. He loved to play with this robot all day long. The robot was very special because it could attach things to its body. + +One day, Tim found a big red ball in the park. He thought it would be fun to attach the ball to the robot's body. So, Tim took a piece of string and tied the ball to the robot. The robot looked very funny with the big red ball attached to its light body. + +Tim showed his mom the robot with the ball. "Look, Mom!" he said. "I attached the ball to the robot's body!" Mom smiled and said, "That's very creative, Tim! Your robot looks so happy with its new friend!" Tim felt proud of his idea and played with his robot and the ball all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a colorful town with a long street. On this street, there were many small houses. The houses were red, blue, yellow, and green. The people who lived in the houses loved their street. + +One day, it rained a lot. The street became dirty and muddy. The people were sad because their colorful street was not pretty anymore. They wanted to make it clean and nice again. + +A kind girl named Lily had an idea. She took a big cloth and started to wipe the mud off the street. Soon, her friends joined her. They all wiped the street together. After some time, the street was clean and colorful again. The people were happy and thanked Lily and her friends for their help. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a lazy lawyer named Bob. Bob did not like to work a lot. He liked to sleep and eat all day. But he had a big heart and was always kind to everyone. + +One sunny day, Bob went to the park to enjoy the nice weather. He saw children playing and laughing. They were having so much fun. Bob decided to join them and play too. + +As they played together, Bob felt happy and not lazy anymore. The children liked having Bob around. From that day on, Bob went to the park every day to play and enjoy the fun with his new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had a delicate toy that he loved very much. The toy had a tube that you could attach things to. Tim liked to play with the toy every day. + +One day, Tim's friend, Sam, came over to play. Tim showed Sam his toy with the tube. He said, "Look, I can attach this ball to the tube!" Sam thought it was fun and wanted to try too. So, Tim let Sam play with his toy. + +But Sam was not careful. He pulled the tube too hard and it broke. Tim was very sad. He said, "You broke my toy! Now I can't play with it anymore." Sam felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Tim." But the toy was still broken, and Tim and Sam did not have a fun day. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to write poems. One day, Lily wanted to write a new poem, but she was frustrated. She could not think of any good words to put in her poem. She sat and thought and thought, but no words came to her. + +Lily's mom saw her frown and asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" Lily told her mom that she was sad because she could not write a good poem. Her mom tried to help her, but she was also frustrated. They both sat and thought, but they still could not find the right words. + +After a long time, Lily and her mom were still sad and frustrated. They could not write a poem, and it made them feel bad. In the end, they gave up and went to bed with a frown on their faces. The poem was never written, and Lily and her mom stayed sad for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a mystery. A big cat was lost, and all the people wanted to find it. They looked everywhere, but they could not find the cat. + +One day, a compassionate girl named Amy saw the cat. It was suffering. Amy wanted to help the cat, so she gave it some food and water. The cat was happy, but it was still not well. + +Amy tried to take the cat to her home, but the cat ran away. She looked for the cat, but could not find it. The cat was lost forever, and Amy was very sad. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max was a very comfortable dog. He loved to play and help people. One day, Max's owner, a little girl named Emma, wanted to go to the grocery store. Max wanted to help, so he put on his leash and got ready to lead Emma to the store. + +As they walked down the street, Max led Emma to the grocery store. They saw many things like trees, flowers, and other kids playing. Max was happy to help Emma, and Emma felt safe with Max by her side. They walked and walked until they reached the grocery store. + +Inside the grocery store, Max and Emma picked up some food for their home. Max was very good at leading Emma to the right place to find the food they needed. When they were done, Max led Emma back home. They were both very happy and comfortable, knowing they had each other to help and love. +Once upon a time, in a tiny, tidy house, there lived a little girl named Amy. She loved to play and have fun. One day, she saw a small rat in her room. Amy did not like the rat. She said, "I hate the rat!" + +Amy told her mom about the rat. Her mom said, "We should be kind to all animals, even rats." Amy thought about it and wanted to be kind. So, she gave the rat some food. The rat was happy and ate the food. + +As days went by, Amy and the rat became friends. They played together and had fun. Amy learned that being kind was better than hating. She was happy that she listened to her mom. The moral of the story is to be kind to all, even those we may not like at first. +Once upon a time, there was a tall giraffe named Gerry. Gerry lived in a big zoo. One day, Gerry wanted to go to the store. He wanted to buy a new toy. + +Gerry was very smart. He saw a lot of traffic outside the zoo. He knew it was not safe to go alone. But Gerry wanted the toy so much, he tried to sneak out. He thought he could be quick and not get in trouble. + +But the zookeeper saw Gerry. He stopped him before he could leave. Gerry felt sad. The zookeeper said, "Gerry, you cannot go to the store alone. It is not safe with all the traffic." The zookeeper took Gerry back inside the zoo. Then, he went to the store for Gerry and bought the toy. Gerry learned it is important to stay safe and ask for help. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his football. One day, he went outside to play with his ball in the sun. The sun made his skin glow in a healthy way. + +Tim met his friend, Sam. Sam said, "Hi Tim! Can I play with your football too?" Tim said, "Yes, of course! Let's play together!" So, Tim and Sam played with the football all day long. + +In the end, they were tired but happy. They sat down and watched the sun go down. The sky was full of pretty colors. Tim and Sam smiled at each other, knowing they had a great day playing with the football. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia had a pretty white skirt that she loved to wear. One sunny day, she went to the park with her mommy. + +At the park, Mia saw a little bug on a flower. She went close to it and said, "Hi, little bug!" Mia wanted to examine the bug. She looked at it with her big eyes and saw that it had tiny legs and wings. + +Mia's mommy came over and said, "What are you looking at, Mia?" Mia pointed at the bug and said, "Look, Mommy! A little bug!" Her mommy smiled and said, "That's a lovely bug, Mia. Let's let it be and go play on the swings." Mia agreed and they had a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, in a beautiful town, there lived a kind man named Tom. Tom liked to help people. One day, he saw a lady who looked sad. + +"Hello, lady. Why are you sad?" Tom asked. + +"I lost my bag," the lady said. "Can you bring it back to me?" + +Tom wanted to help the lady. He looked around the town and found the bag. He brought the bag back to the lady. She was very happy. + +"Thank you, Tom. You are a good man," the lady said. "You followed the law of being kind." + +Everyone in the town knew Tom was a helpful man. They loved him because he always made their town a beautiful and happy place. +One day, a little dog named Max went for a walk. He saw a big, angry cat sitting on a wall. Max wanted to play, so he came closer to the cat. The cat did not want to play with Max. + +Max tried to jump up to the cat, but he fell down. He hurt his knee and started to cry. The angry cat looked at Max and felt bad for him. The cat came down from the wall to see if Max was okay. + +The angry cat was not angry anymore. The cat helped Max stand up and they became friends. They played together all day and forgot about Max's hurt knee. From that day on, Max and the cat were best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to play outside with his friends. One day, they found a big tree with long branches. They decided to hang a swing on the tree. They were very excited and ready to play. + +As they played on the swing, the sky began to change. The sun went away, and it started to get dark. Tim and his friends knew it was time to go home. They said goodbye to each other and walked to their houses. + +When Tim got home, he told his mom about the fun day he had. He was happy and ready to play on the swing again tomorrow. Tim ate his dinner, took a bath, and went to bed. He fell asleep dreaming about the swing and the big tree, excited for the next day. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a big parade. Everyone was happy. The parade was very popular. All the kids and their moms and dads came to see it. They clapped and cheered. + +One little boy, Tim, asked his mom, "Mom, can you explain what a parade is?" His mom said, "A parade is when people walk and dance together. They show their happy feelings and have fun." + +But not everyone was happy. Two men wanted to ruin the parade. They were angry because they didn't like popular things. They thought of a bad plan. They wanted to make everyone sad. + +The men tried to ruin the parade. They pushed people and made them fall. Everyone was sad and scared. The parade stopped. The men were caught by the police. The people were very upset. + +The moral of the story is: don't let your anger hurt others. It is important to be kind and enjoy happy things together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big garden with many plants. One day, he found a red tomato in his garden. Tim was very happy because he loved to eat tomatoes. + +But this tomato was not like the others. It was spoiled and did not look good. Tim did not know if he should eat it or not. So, he asked his mom for help. His mom said, "Tim, you should not eat that tomato. It is spoiled and might make you sick." + +Tim trusted his mom and did not eat the spoiled tomato. Instead, he picked a new, fresh tomato from the garden. Tim and his mom made a yummy salad with the good tomatoes. They were both very happy and enjoyed their meal together. +Once upon a time, there was a big truck. The truck had an important job. It had to load fuel for the cars in the town. One day, the truck was very tired, but it still had to do its job. + +The truck went to the fuel place to load up. But there was a big, mean car in the way. The car did not want to let the truck load the fuel. The truck was sad and did not know what to do. + +Then, a nice little car came by. The little car talked to the mean car and told it that the truck had an important job. The mean car moved and let the truck load the fuel. The truck was happy, and the cars in the town got their fuel. The truck and the little car became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play outside in the sun. One day, Spot saw a big ball in the yard. The ball was hidden behind a tree. Spot wanted to play with the ball, so he moved it with his nose. + +Spot moved the ball to the left and then to the right. He was very happy. Suddenly, a little girl named Sally came out of the house. Sally saw Spot playing with the ball and said, "Hi, Spot! Can I play with you?" + +Spot wagged his tail and barked, "Yes, let's play together!" Sally and Spot played with the ball all day long. They moved it left and right, and up and down. When the sun went down, they were both very tired but happy. They went inside the house and took a long nap together. And from that day on, Spot and Sally were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big pool. In the pool, there was a little fish. The little fish had a friend, a big frog. The big frog could not hear well. He was deaf. But the little fish and the big frog liked to play together. + +One day, they played a game. The little fish would lean to one side, and the big frog would jump that way. Then the little fish would lean to the other side, and the big frog would jump that way too. They had lots of fun. + +After playing, the little fish and the big frog were tired. They sat by the pool and looked at the sky. They were happy to be friends. The big frog could not hear, but he could see the little fish lean. And that was enough for them to have fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little sheep. The sheep lived on a hot farm. The sun was always up in the sky, making the air very hot. The sheep had a lot of friends on the farm. They liked to play and run around together. + +One day, the sheep wanted to make a new friend. The sheep saw a big red ball. The ball looked fun to play with. The sheep went up to the ball and said, "Hi, Ball! Let's play!" But the ball did not say anything. The sheep was sad that the ball did not want to be friends. + +The sheep tried to push the ball to make it play. But the ball was too hot from the sun. The sheep got hurt and cried. The other animals came to help the sheep. They told the sheep that the ball was not a good friend. The sheep learned that not everyone can be a friend. +One day, a polite cat named Kitty went for a walk in the park. She saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. She used her sharp claws to climb up the tree. Kitty felt very happy and excited. + +While Kitty was up in the tree, she saw a little bird with a hurt wing. The bird was in an emergency! Kitty knew she had to help the bird. She carefully climbed down the tree with the bird in her mouth. + +Kitty took the bird to her friend, a kind dog named Buddy. Buddy knew how to make the bird feel better. He wrapped the bird's wing with a soft leaf. The bird said "thank you" to Kitty and Buddy for helping. They all became good friends and played together in the park every day. +Once upon a time, there was a big building. It was amazing. It had many colors. People liked to look at it. + +One day, a girl named Sue went to the building. She saw a boy named Tim. Tim had a long string. He wanted to tie the string to the building. Sue wanted to help. + +Sue and Tim tied the string to the building. It looked very pretty. They were happy. Everyone liked the string on the amazing building. Sue and Tim became good friends. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a jolly bunny named Bob. Bob loved to hop and play with his friends. One sunny day, Bob went for a walk to meet new friends. + +As he hopped along, he saw a magic tree. The tree could talk! "Hello, I am Tim the tree," said the tree. Bob was very happy to meet Tim. "Hi, I am Bob the bunny," said Bob. They both became good friends. + +Bob and Tim had lots of fun together. They played games and told stories. Every day, Bob would come to visit Tim and they would laugh and play. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a compassionate girl named Lily. She loved to visit her grandma, who lived on the other side of the road. One sunny day, Lily decided to visit her grandma and bring her some cookies. + +As Lily walked down the road, she met a sad boy named Tim. "Why are you sad?" she asked. Tim said, "I lost my toy car." Lily wanted to help, so they looked for the toy car together. They searched and searched, but they could not find the car. + +Lily and Tim were very tired from looking for the toy car. They sat down on the side of the road. A big truck came down the road very fast. It hit the toy car that was hiding in the grass. The car broke into many pieces. Tim cried, and Lily felt sad too. They couldn't play with the toy car anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a helpful fish. The fish lived in a small pond. The fish had many friends. + +One day, the fish saw a big box. The box was close to the pond. The fish wanted to see what was inside the box. + +The helpful fish asked a frog to open the box. Inside the box, there were toys. The fish and the frog played with the toys. They had a lot of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was an enormous frog named Lily. Lily lived in a small pond with her friends. They liked to play and swim all day long. + +One day, Lily and her friends saw a race near the pond. They wanted to join the race too. So, they asked the other animals, "Can we play with you?" The other animals said, "Yes, you can join us!" Lily was very happy. + +The race started, and Lily began to speed. She hopped very fast. Her friends were cheering for her. In the end, Lily won the race. The other animals clapped for her. They all learned that it is good to try new things and have fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a thin dog named Spot. Spot liked to play in the park. One day, Spot saw a wreck near the park. He went to look at it. + +Spot saw a small bird near the wreck. The bird looked sad. "Why are you sad?" asked Spot. The bird said, "I cannot raise my wing. It hurts." + +Spot wanted to help the bird. He looked around and found a stick. He put the stick under the bird's wing. The bird tried to raise its wing, and it worked! The bird was happy and thanked Spot. + +From that day on, Spot and the bird were best friends. They played in the park together every day. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a furry cat named Tom. Tom loved to play with his ball and tell jokes to his friend, a little bird named Tim. They would laugh and play all day long. + +One day, Tom wanted to play a new game. He thought it would be fun to see who could make their ball increase in size the most. Tom and Tim started to blow air into their balls to make them bigger. But then, something went wrong. Tom's ball got too big and it popped! Tom was very sad and didn't want to play anymore. + +Tim saw how sad Tom was and wanted to help. He thought of a funny joke to tell Tom. Tim said, "Why did the cat sit on the computer? Because he wanted to keep an eye on the mouse!" Tom started to laugh and felt much better. They both learned that sometimes things don't go as planned, but a good joke can make everything better. +One day, a shy cat named Lily went for a walk. She liked to run and play in the park. Lily saw a big box in the park. She thought, "What is in the box? Is it a surprise?" + +Lily went near the box and saw a little dog named Max. Max said, "Hi, I am Max. I found this box, and I think it has a surprise in it!" Lily was happy to meet Max and said, "Hi, I am Lily. Let's open the box together!" + +They opened the box and found a big ball inside. Lily and Max were so happy. They played with the ball and ran all day. They became best friends and loved their surprise. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to help his mom in the kitchen. One day, Mom was very busy making soup for dinner. Tim wanted to help, but he was too small to reach the pot. + +Tim had an idea. He found a chair and pushed it to the kitchen. He climbed on the chair and tried to fix the soup. But, oh no! The chair wobbled, and Tim fell down. The soup spilled all over the floor. + +Mom saw what happened and came to help Tim. She was not mad. She hugged Tim and said, "Thank you for trying to help, but be careful next time." Together, they cleaned up the mess and made a new pot of soup. Tim learned to ask for help when he wanted to fix something. And they all enjoyed the yummy soup for dinner. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the park. The sun was very bright and it was a bit harsh on his skin. But he still wanted to play. He saw a big tree with many leaves. + +Tim wanted to pick some leaves, so he asked his friend Sam, "Can you help me pick leaves?" Sam said, "Yes, let's pick them together!" They both picked leaves and had a lot of fun. + +As the day went on, the sun was not so harsh anymore. Tim and Sam played under the tree until it was time to go home. They said goodbye and promised to play together again soon. +One day, a bee felt a shiver. It was cold outside. The bee went back to the hive to get warm. The other bees were there too. They knew it was bad to be cold. + +The bees worked together to make the hive warm. They knew something would happen if they did not. They buzzed and buzzed to make heat. The little bee felt better now. + +Later, the sun came out. The hive was warm and the bees were happy. The little bee knew they had stopped the bad thing from happening. The bees went out to find flowers and play. They were glad they had worked together. +Once upon a time, there was a big, rich man. He lived in a big house. He liked to wear fancy clothes. One day, he put on a big red hat and a long blue coat. He looked very nice. + +He went for a walk in the park. He saw a little girl. She had a funny nose. It was very long. The rich man laughed at her nose. The little girl was sad. + +The rich man felt bad. He said sorry to the little girl. They became friends. They played in the park together. The rich man learned that a funny nose does not matter. It is good to be kind to everyone. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big black dog. The dog is sleeping on the grass. He looks soft and warm. + +"Can we pet the dog?" Mia asks Ben. + +"I don't know. Maybe he is not nice. Maybe he will bite us." Ben says. + +They go closer to the dog. They are quiet and careful. The dog does not wake up. He lies on his side. He breathes slowly. + +"He is cute. Look at his ears. They are floppy." Mia says. She reaches out her hand. She wants to touch the dog's fur. + +"Wait, Mia. Don't do that. He might not like it." Ben says. He is scared. He pulls Mia's hand back. + +But it is too late. The dog opens his eyes. He sees Mia and Ben. He jumps up. He barks loudly. He runs after them. + +"Run, Mia, run!" Ben shouts. They run away from the dog. They are fast. They find a big tree. They hide behind it. + +The dog stops. He does not see them. He sniffs the air. He hears a noise. He sees a pick on the ground. He likes picks. He runs to the pick. He grabs it with his mouth. He shakes it. He is happy. + +Mia and Ben peek from behind the tree. They see the dog playing with the pick. They are not scared anymore. They laugh. + +"He is not mean. He is silly. He likes picks." Mia says. + +"Yes, he is. Maybe we can be his friends. Maybe we can play with him and his pick." Ben says. + +They come out from behind the tree. They call the dog. The dog sees them. He wags his tail. He runs to them. He drops the pick. He licks their faces. He is friendly. + +They pet the dog. They play with the pick. They have fun. They are happy. They are friends. +Lily liked to draw with her crayons. She had many colors and shapes to make on paper. She wanted to improve her drawing and make it look like the things she saw. But sometimes she was not happy with her drawing. She thought it was too messy or too boring. + +One day, she asked her mom for help. "Mom, how can I improve my drawing?" she said. "I want to make it more bright and pretty." + +Her mom smiled and took her hand. "You are doing great, Lily. Drawing is fun and you can use your imagination. But if you want to improve, you can try some tips. Do you want to hear them?" + +Lily nodded. She liked to learn new things. + +Her mom said, "First, you can look at the things you want to draw and notice their details. How many petals does a flower have? What shape is a car? What color is a bird? Second, you can use different crayons to make different shades and effects. You can mix colors, make lines, dots, or swirls. Third, you can practice a lot and try different styles. You can draw big or small, fast or slow, realistic or funny. The more you draw, the more you improve." + +Lily listened carefully and thanked her mom. She felt excited to try the tips. She picked up her crayons and paper and started to draw. She looked at her mom and said, "Mom, can you draw with me?" + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Of course, Lily. I love to draw with you. Let's make some bright and beautiful pictures together." +Lily liked velvet. It was soft and nice to touch. She had a velvet dress that was red and shiny. She wore it when she went to the park with Mommy. + +One day, she saw a velvet bear in a shop window. It was brown and fluffy. It had a bow on its neck. Lily wanted the bear very much. She asked Mommy to buy it for her. + +Mommy said no. She said they had no money for the bear. She said they had to buy food and other things. Lily was angry. She cried and kicked and screamed. She did not want food and other things. She wanted the bear. + +Mommy was angry too. She said Lily was being naughty and rude. She said they had to go home now. She took Lily by the hand and pulled her away from the shop window. + +Lily was very sad. She looked back at the velvet bear. It looked sad too. She wished she could have it. She wished Mommy would buy it for her. She wondered if the bear would ever have a friend. +Tom and Lily were playing on the beach. They liked to build sand castles and dig holes. They found a big, heavy thing in the sand. It was an anchor. Tom said, "Let's take it home. It is shiny and cool." Lily said, "No, it is too big and too heavy. And it belongs to the sea. We should leave it here." + +Tom did not listen to Lily. He tried to pull the anchor out of the sand. He pulled and pulled, but it did not move. He got angry and said, "This is a bad anchor. It is stuck and mean. I don't want it anymore." He kicked the anchor and hurt his foot. He cried and said, "Ow, ow, ow. It hurts. Help me, Lily." + +Lily ran to Tom and hugged him. She said, "I'm sorry, Tom. You hurt your foot. But you should not kick the anchor. It is not bad. It is just doing its job. It is holding the boat in the sea. If you take it away, the boat will float away and get lost. The anchor is good and helpful. You should be nice to it." + +Tom looked at the anchor and felt sorry. He said, "You are right, Lily. I was wrong. I should not try to take the anchor. I should not kick it. I should be nice to it. I quit being mean to the anchor. I say sorry to the anchor. Can we be friends, anchor?" He touched the anchor gently and smiled. + +The anchor did not say anything, but it sparkled in the sun. Tom and Lily felt happy. They played on the beach some more. They learned to respect the things they find in nature. They learned to quit being mean and be nice instead. They had a good day. +Sara and Tom are playing with blocks. They want to build a big tower. They take turns to put one block on top of another. They are careful not to make the tower fall. + +"Look, Sara, our tower is very high!" Tom says. + +"Yes, Tom, it is. But we still have more blocks. Let's finish our tower!" Sara says. + +They keep building until they have no more blocks left. Their tower is taller than their waist. They are very proud of their work. + +"Wow, Sara, we did it! Our tower is the best!" Tom says. + +"Yes, Tom, it is. It is our original tower. No one else has a tower like ours!" Sara says. + +They hug each other and smile. They hear their mom calling them for lunch. + +"Come on, Sara, Tom, it's time to eat!" Mom says. + +"OK, Mom, we're coming!" Sara and Tom say. + +They run to the kitchen, but they don't forget to look back at their tower. They hope it will stay up until they come back to play again. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their toys. One day, they found some corn on the ground. They were very happy. They wanted to eat the corn. + +"Look, Tom, corn!" Lily said. "I love corn. Do you love corn?" + +"Yes, I love corn too," Tom said. "Let's share the corn." + +They sat on the grass and broke the corn in half. They each took a piece and started to eat. The corn was sweet and juicy. They smiled at each other. + +But then, a big dog came running. The dog saw the corn and wanted it. The dog barked and jumped on Lily and Tom. Lily and Tom were scared. They dropped their corn. The dog grabbed the corn and ran away. + +Lily and Tom were very upset. They cried and cried. They had no more corn. They were hungry and sad. + +"Bad dog! Bad dog!" Lily said. "He took our corn. He was mean." + +"I know, Lily," Tom said. "He was very mean. I'm sorry. I wanted to share the corn with you." + +They hugged each other. They felt a little better. They still had each other. They were still best friends. + +They decided to go home and tell their moms what happened. They hoped their moms would have some more corn for them. They walked hand in hand to the gate. They said goodbye and waved. + +"See you tomorrow, Lily," Tom said. "Maybe we can find some more corn." + +"See you tomorrow, Tom," Lily said. "Maybe we can. And if we do, we will be careful of the dog." + +They smiled and went home. They still loved corn. And they still loved each other. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they go to the park with their moms. There is a big pool in the park. Lila and Ben want to swim. + +"Can we swim, mom?" Lila asks. + +"Yes, you can, but first you have to do some yoga with me," her mom says. + +"What is yoga?" Ben asks. + +"Yoga is a way to stretch and relax your body. It is good for you. Look, I will show you," her mom says. She makes a funny shape with her legs and arms. + +Lila and Ben try to copy her. They laugh. They think yoga is fun. + +"Good job, kids. Now you are ready to swim," her mom says. + +Lila and Ben run to the pool. They put on their swim suits and jump in the water. They splash and kick and have a lot of fun. + +"Look at me, I can swim like a fish!" Lila says. + +"Me too, me too!" Ben says. + +Their moms watch them and smile. They think Lila and Ben are charming. They are happy to see them enjoy the pool. They join them for a swim. They all have a great day at the park. +Lily liked to play with her neighbor, Sam. They had a lot of fun toys and games in their backyard. One day, they found a big box under a tree. They wondered what was inside. + +"Let's open it!" Sam said. He pulled the lid and tried to lift it. But it was too heavy and stuck. + +"Maybe we need to twist it," Lily said. She grabbed the other side of the lid and turned it. The box made a loud noise and shook. + +They heard a growl from inside the box. They felt something move and push. They saw a furry paw poke out of a hole. They screamed and ran away. + +The box opened and a big, brown bear came out. It was hungry and angry. It had been trapped in the box for a long time. It smelled the food in Sam's house and followed the smell. + +Sam and Lily ran to Sam's mom and told her what they saw. She did not believe them at first. She thought they were making up a story. But then she heard the bear roar and break the door. She grabbed Sam and Lily and ran to Lily's house. She called the police and the animal control. + +The bear was caught and taken away. Sam and Lily were safe and sorry. They learned not to open strange boxes. They also learned that bears were disgusting and scary. They never played with the box again. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with a big ball. They bounce the ball to each other and catch it. They have fun. + +One day, they go to the park with the ball. They see a hill. They want to bounce the ball on the hill. They think it will be more fun. + +They go up the hill and bounce the ball. The ball bounces very high and far. They run after the ball. They lose the ball. They cannot see the ball. They are sad. + +They look for the ball. They ask other people. No one has seen the ball. They go back to the hill. They hope the ball is there. + +They see a boy. He has the ball. He is bouncing the ball. He is happy. Tom and Mia are angry. They want their ball back. + +They go to the boy and say, "That is our ball. Give it back." + +The boy says, "No, it is my ball. I found it. It is mine." + +Tom and Mia say, "No, it is not. We bounced it on the hill. It is our ball. You took it." + +The boy says, "No, I did not. I saw it on the ground. It was alone. It is my ball." + +They argue. They shout. They are not happy. + +A man comes. He is the boy's dad. He sees them. He asks, "What is wrong?" + +They tell him. They show him the ball. They say it is theirs. + +The man looks at the ball. He sees a name. He says, "Look, the ball has a name. It says Tom and Mia. Is that your name?" + +Tom and Mia nod. They say, "Yes, that is our name. It is our ball." + +The man says, "Then, the ball is yours. I am sorry. My son did not know. He thought it was his. He likes to bounce balls. He did not mean to take it." + +The boy looks at the ball. He sees the name. He feels sorry. He says, "I am sorry. I did not see the name. I like the ball. It bounces well. But it is your ball. Here, you can have it." + +He gives the ball to Tom and Mia. They take the ball. They say, "Thank you. We are sorry too. We were angry. We like the ball too. It is our favorite ball." + +They smile. They are friends. They ask the boy, "Do you want to play with us? We can bounce the ball together. It will be fun." + +The boy says, "Yes, I want to play with you. I like to bounce balls. I like to make friends. It will be fun." + +They go to the hill. They bounce the ball. They catch it. They have fun. They have a good view. They see the sky, the trees, the flowers, the birds. They are happy. +Ben and Lily were playing with clay in the garden. They liked to make different shapes and animals with the clay. The clay was flexible, so they could bend it and twist it however they wanted. + +Ben made a big snake with his clay. He put two black beads for the eyes and a red tongue. He was very proud of his snake. He showed it to Lily and said, "Look at my snake! It is long and scary!" + +Lily was not impressed. She made a flower with her clay. She put yellow petals and a green stem. She was very proud of her flower. She showed it to Ben and said, "Look at my flower! It is pretty and colorful!" + +Ben did not like Lily's flower. He thought it was boring. He wanted to play with his snake. He grabbed Lily's flower and threw it away. He said, "Your flower is silly! My snake is better!" + +Lily was very angry. She loved her flower. She saw it land on the grass. She ran to get it, but it was too late. A dog came and ate it. Lily started to cry. She yelled at Ben, "You are mean! You ruined my flower! I hate your snake!" + +Ben felt sorry. He did not mean to make Lily cry. He saw the dog run away with his snake too. He started to cry. He yelled at the dog, "You are bad! You took my snake! I hate you!" + +Ben and Lily hugged each other. They were both sad. They said, "We are sorry. We like each other. We like our clay." + +They decided to make new shapes and animals with the clay. They shared their ideas and helped each other. They had fun. They were happy. +Tom and Sue were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big hive on a tree. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's go and look at the hive," Tom said. "Maybe we can find some honey." + +"No, Tom, that is not a good idea," Sue said. "The hive has bees. Bees can sting us and make us hurt." + +But Tom did not listen to Sue. He ran to the tree and threw a stick at the hive. Zip! The stick hit the hive and made a loud noise. The bees were angry. They came out of the hive and flew around Tom. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom cried. "The bees are stinging me! Help me, Sue!" + +Sue ran to Tom and tried to help him. She waved her arms and shouted at the bees. "Go away, bees! Leave Tom alone!" + +But the bees did not go away. They kept stinging Tom and Sue. Tom and Sue ran away from the tree and the hive. They ran to their home and told their mom what happened. + +Mom was worried. She looked at Tom and Sue and saw many red spots on their skin. She gave them some medicine and put some ice on their spots. She hugged them and said, "I'm sorry you got stung by the bees. But you should have listened to Sue. She was right. The hive was not a toy. It was the home of the bees. You should not bother the bees or their home. They will protect their home and themselves. You should respect the bees and their home. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Sue nodded. They felt sorry for what they did. They said, "We understand, Mom. We are sorry. We will not bother the bees or their home again. We will respect the bees and their home." + +Mom smiled and said, "That's good. I'm glad you learned your lesson. Now, rest and get better. And next time, listen to your friend when she tells you something is not a good idea." + +The end. +Ben and Mia liked to play near the lake. They saw many fish and birds and frogs there. Sometimes they threw stones in the water and watched the ripples. But one day, they saw something bad. The lake was dirty and smelly. There was trash and oil and cans in it. The fish and birds and frogs were gone. + +"Who did this?" Ben asked. He was sad and angry. + +"I don't know," Mia said. "But we have to help. We have to restore the lake." + +"How can we do that?" Ben said. "We are only kids." + +"We are smart kids," Mia said. "We can ask for help. We can tell our parents and teachers and friends. We can make signs and posters and flyers. We can clean the trash and plant the flowers and feed the animals. We can make the lake beautiful again." + +Ben smiled. He liked Mia's idea. He agreed that they were smart kids. They ran to their homes and told their parents. They asked for buckets and gloves and seeds. They called their teachers and friends. They made signs and posters and flyers. They went back to the lake and started to work. + +Soon, many people joined them. They worked together to restore the lake. They picked up the trash and oil and cans. They planted the flowers and trees and grass. They brought the fish and birds and frogs back. They made the lake clean and fresh and happy. + +Ben and Mia looked at the lake. They saw the ripples and the colors and the life. They felt proud and happy. They had restored the lake. They had made a difference. They hugged each other and said, "We are smart kids. We love the lake." +Lily liked to go to the park with her mom and dad. She liked to play on the swings, slide down the slide, and run on the grass. She also liked to look at the animals that lived in the park. She saw squirrels, ducks, and sometimes a rabbit. + +One day, she saw something new in a big tree. It was an owl. It had big eyes, a round head, and feathers. Lily wanted to see it better, so she asked her mom to lift her up. Her mom said, "OK, but be quiet. Owls are shy and they sleep in the day." + +Lily's mom lifted her up and she saw the owl more clearly. It was brown and white, and it looked at her with curiosity. Lily smiled and said, "Hello, owl. You are pretty. Do you want to be my friend?" The owl blinked and tilted its head, but did not make a sound. + +Lily's mom said, "Lily, it's time to go. We have to go home and have lunch." Lily did not want to go. She wanted to stay with the owl. She said, "No, mom. I want to play with the owl. Please, mom, please." She refused to let go of the tree. + +Lily's mom said, "Lily, you have to listen to me. The owl is not a toy. It is a wild animal. It needs to rest and be free. You can come back another day and see it again. But now we have to go. Come on, Lily, be a good girl." + +Lily looked at the owl and saw that it was yawning. She realized that the owl was tired and wanted to sleep. She also remembered that she was hungry and that her mom was kind. She said, "OK, mom. I'm sorry. Bye, owl. See you soon." She gave the owl a wave and a kiss, and then let her mom take her down. + +The owl watched them leave and gave a soft hoot. It was glad that Lily was kind and gentle. It closed its eyes and fell asleep. It dreamed of flying in the night and finding mice. It hoped to see Lily again. +Lily liked to play hockey with her friends. She had a stick and a ball and a net. She was good at hitting the ball into the net. She was happy when she played hockey. + +One day, a new boy came to play with them. His name was Ben. He did not have a stick or a ball or a net. He only had a hat and a coat. He was poor. He asked Lily if he could play hockey with them. Lily said no. She said he had no stick or ball or net. She said he could not play hockey. She was mean to him. + +Ben was sad. He wanted to play hockey. He liked hockey. He walked away. He found a stick and a ball and a net in a trash can. He was happy. He took them and played hockey by himself. He was good at hitting the ball into the net. He was happy when he played hockey. + +Lily saw Ben playing hockey by himself. She saw his stick and his ball and his net. She wanted them. She went to Ben and asked him if she could play hockey with him. Ben said yes. He said he would let her play hockey with him. He said he would share his stick and his ball and his net. He was kind to her. + +Lily played hockey with Ben. She used his stick and his ball and his net. She had fun. She was sorry for being mean to him. She said she was sorry. She said he was a good friend. She said he was good at hockey. She was nice to him. + +Ben and Lily became friends. They played hockey together. They shared their stick and their ball and their net. They were happy when they played hockey. + +The moral of the story is: You should not be mean to people who are poor. You should share what you have with them. You should be kind and nice to them. You can make new friends and have fun with them. +Tom and Ben are friends. They like to play with a football in the park. They kick the ball and run after it. They have fun. + +One day, a man comes to the park. He is bald. He has no hair on his head. He has a big bag. He says, "Hello, boys. Do you want to see what I have in my bag?" + +Tom and Ben are curious. They go to the man. He opens his bag. He has many toys in his bag. He has cars, trains, planes, dolls, books, and more. He says, "These are all for sale. You can buy them with your money." + +Tom and Ben look at the toys. They see some that they like. Tom likes a red car. Ben likes a blue plane. They want to buy them. But they have no money. They only have their football. + +The man sees their football. He says, "I like your football. It is big and round and shiny. How about I trade you your football for a toy? You can choose any toy you want." + +Tom and Ben think. They like their football. They play with it every day. But they also like the toys. They are new and shiny and fun. They do not know what to do. + +What do you think they should do? Should they trade their football for a toy? Or should they keep their football and say no to the man? +Tom and Lily were playing with blocks in the living room. They liked to build tall stacks of different colors and shapes. Tom was very good at balancing the blocks, but Lily was not. She often knocked down her own stack or Tom's stack by accident. + +"Look, Lily, I made a big tower!" Tom said, pointing to his stack of blocks. "It is taller than you!" + +Lily looked at Tom's tower and felt jealous. She wanted to make a big tower too, but she did not have enough blocks. She saw some blocks under the sofa and decided to take them. She did not ask Tom if they were his. + +She crawled under the sofa and grabbed the blocks. She did not notice that one of the blocks had a button on it. She pushed the button by mistake and heard a loud noise. She jumped out from under the sofa and saw that the block was a toy car. It started to move and drive around the living room. + +"Hey, that's my car!" Tom shouted, seeing his toy. "You took my car, Lily!" + +Lily felt nervous. She did not mean to take Tom's car. She wanted to give it back, but the car was too fast. It zoomed past her and hit Tom's tower. The tower fell down and the blocks scattered everywhere. + +"Look what you did, Lily!" Tom cried, seeing his tower ruined. "You broke my tower and my car!" + +Lily felt sorry. She did not want to make Tom sad. She wanted to say sorry, but she did not know how. She started to cry. + +Tom heard Lily cry and felt bad. He did not want to make Lily cry. He knew she did not do it on purpose. He wanted to say it was okay, but he did not know how. He stopped crying. + +They looked at each other and did not know what to say. They felt awkward and sad. They wished they could play together again. + +Then, they heard a voice from the kitchen. + +"Kids, I have a surprise for you!" their mom said, coming into the living room. "I baked some cookies for you!" + +She saw the mess of blocks and the toy car on the floor. She smiled and said, "Wow, you two have been busy! What were you playing?" + +Tom and Lily looked at their mom and then at each other. They felt a little better. They decided to tell their mom what happened and reveal their feelings. They hoped their mom would understand and help them. + +They got up and hugged their mom. They said, "We're sorry, mom. We had a fight. We want to be friends again." + +Their mom hugged them back and said, "It's okay, kids. I'm glad you're honest. Sometimes, we make mistakes and hurt each other. But we can always say sorry and forgive. That's what friends do." + +She gave them each a cookie and said, "Now, why don't you share your toys and play nicely? I'm sure you can have fun together." + +Tom and Lily nodded and smiled. They thanked their mom and took their toys. They agreed to share and help each other. They rebuilt their stacks and played with the car. They were happy again. +Tim and Tom were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big red truck. They liked to push it around and make loud noises. They pretended the truck was a lion that could roar. + +One day, they had a fight over the truck. Tim wanted to play with it, but Tom did not want to share. He said, "It is my truck. Go away!" He grabbed the truck and ran to his room. Tim was very sad and angry. He followed Tom and knocked on his door. He said, "Give me the truck. It is ours, not yours!" + +Tom did not open the door. He said, "No, it is mine. You can't have it!" He hugged the truck and made it roar. He thought he was having fun, but he was really grumpy. + +Tim did not give up. He said, "Please, Tom, let's play together. It is more fun to share. Don't be grumpy. Be nice!" He waited for Tom to answer, but he heard nothing. He felt lonely and bored. + +Then, he had an idea. He went to the kitchen and got some cookies. He went back to Tom's door and said, "Tom, I have some cookies. Do you want some? They are yummy. We can eat them and play with the truck. What do you say?" + +Tom heard the word cookies and felt curious. He liked cookies. He opened the door and saw Tim holding a plate of cookies. He said, "You have cookies? Can I have some?" He smiled and forgot about the truck. + +Tim said, "Yes, you can have some. But first, can we play with the truck together? It is more fun to share. Don't be grumpy. Be nice!" He held out the truck and offered it to Tom. + +Tom looked at the truck and then at Tim. He realized he had been selfish and mean. He felt sorry and ashamed. He said, "I'm sorry, Tim. I was grumpy. You are right. It is more fun to share. Don't be sad. Be happy!" He took the truck and gave it to Tim. + +Tim said, "Thank you, Tom. I'm happy. You are a good brother. Let's play together!" He took a cookie and gave one to Tom. + +They ate the cookies and played with the truck. They pushed it around and made loud noises. They pretended the truck was a lion that could roar. They laughed and had fun. They learned to share and be nice. They were not grumpy. They were happy. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play together. One day, they decide to go on a journey. They pack some snacks and toys in a backpack. They say bye to their moms and dads. + +They walk to the park. They see many things on the way. They see cars and buses and bikes. They see dogs and cats and birds. They see flowers and trees and grass. They point and name everything they see. + +At the park, they find a cool spot under a big tree. They sit down and open their backpack. They share their snacks and toys. They talk and laugh and have fun. + +"Look, Lily, a squirrel!" Tom says. He sees a furry animal on the tree. + +"Wow, Tom, a squirrel!" Lily says. She sees the animal too. It has a long tail and big eyes. It jumps from branch to branch. + +"Hello, squirrel!" they say together. They wave to the animal. The animal looks at them and makes a noise. It sounds like a chirp. + +"Maybe it wants to play with us," Lily says. + +"Maybe it does," Tom says. They smile and giggle. + +They are happy. They like their journey. They like their cool spot. They like their new friend. They are friends. +Lila and Ben went to the beach with Mom and Dad. They liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. They saw many things in the water, like fish and crabs and shells. But they did not see any jellyfish. + +One day, they saw a big purple thing on the sand. It looked like a balloon with strings. Lila wanted to touch it, but Ben said no. He said it was a jellyfish and it could hurt them. He said they should tell Mom and Dad. + +They ran to Mom and Dad and told them about the jellyfish. Mom and Dad said they were right, and they should not touch it. They said jellyfish sometimes come to the beach when the water is warm, but they are not normal. They said jellyfish belong in the deep water, where they can swim and eat. + +Mom and Dad said they would shut the jellyfish in a bucket and take it back to the water. They said they would be careful and use gloves. They said they would help the jellyfish find its home. Lila and Ben said they were sorry for the jellyfish, and they hoped it would be happy. + +They watched Mom and Dad carry the bucket to the water and pour the jellyfish out. They saw the jellyfish float away and disappear. They waved goodbye to the jellyfish and said thank you. Then they went back to play in the sand and splash in the water. They had fun at the beach, but they did not see any more jellyfish. +Sara was very hot. She could not sleep. She had a fan in her room, but it was too noisy. It made a loud sound like a bee. Sara did not like the sound. She wanted to turn off the fan, but she was afraid of the dark. + +She called her mom. "Mom, I can't sleep. The fan is too loud. Can you turn it off?" + +Mom came to Sara's room. She saw Sara was sweating. She felt sorry for Sara. She said, "I know, honey. It is very hot tonight. But the fan helps you stay cool. If I turn it off, you will be hotter. Do you want to try a different fan?" + +Sara nodded. She wanted to try a different fan. Mom brought a smaller fan from the living room. It was quieter than the big fan. It made a soft sound like a breeze. Sara liked the sound. She said, "Thank you, mom. This fan is better. Can you stay with me for a while?" + +Mom smiled. She hugged Sara. She said, "Of course, honey. I will stay with you until you fall asleep. Do you want me to read you a story?" + +Sara yawned. She was sleepy. She said, "Yes, please. A short story. A happy story." + +Mom picked a book from Sara's shelf. She read Sara a story about a bunny and a carrot. Sara listened to the story. She felt the cool air from the fan. She closed her eyes. She fell asleep. Mom kissed Sara. She said, "Good night, honey. I love you." + +She turned off the light. She left the room. She was glad Sara was sleeping. She hoped Sara would have sweet dreams. +Tim and Sue were playing in the park. They liked to go on the slide and the swings. They saw a big fence with a sign that said "Do not enter". Tim was curious. He wanted to see what was behind the fence. + +"Let's go over there," he said to Sue. + +"No, we can't," Sue said. "The sign says no. Mommy and Daddy told us to be careful and listen to the signs." + +Tim did not listen. He climbed over the fence. Sue followed him. She did not want to be alone. + +Behind the fence, they saw a lot of animals. There were lions and tigers and bears. They were in cages. Tim and Sue thought they were cute. They wanted to pet them. + +"Hello, lion," Tim said. He reached his hand to the cage. + +"Roar!" The lion said. He was angry. He did not like Tim. He bit Tim's hand. Tim screamed. + +"Help!" Sue said. She was scared. She wanted to escape. She ran to the fence. But the fence was too high. She could not climb over it. + +"Help!" Tim said. He was hurt. He wanted to escape. He pulled his hand from the lion's mouth. But the lion was not done. He jumped out of the cage. He was not locked. He chased Tim. + +"Help!" Tim and Sue said. They cried. They wished they had been careful. They wished they had listened to the sign. But it was too late. The lion caught them. He ate them. The end. +One day, a little girl named Mia went to the park with her mom. She saw a big slide and wanted to try it. But there was a witch on the slide who did not let anyone else play. The witch was very lazy and did not want to move. She just sat on the slide and said, "Go away, this is my slide!" + +Mia was sad and scared. She did not know what to do. She ran to her mom and told her about the witch. Her mom said, "Don't worry, Mia. I have an idea. Let's go to the ice cream truck and get some ice cream. Maybe the witch will like some ice cream too." + +Mia and her mom went to the ice cream truck and bought two cones. They walked back to the slide and saw the witch still sitting there. Mia's mom said, "Hello, witch. We have some ice cream. Would you like some?" The witch looked at the ice cream and licked her lips. She said, "Yes, please. I love ice cream." + +Mia's mom gave the witch one cone and said, "Here you go. But there is one condition. You have to share the slide with the other kids. They want to play too." The witch thought for a moment and said, "OK, fine. I will share the slide. But only for a little while. Then I will go back to my house and take a nap." + +Mia and her mom smiled and said, "Thank you, witch. That is very nice of you." They gave the witch a hug and then Mia went to the slide. She had fun sliding down and making new friends. She was very happy. She said to her mom, "Mom, you are very smart. You know how to make the witch happy. I recommend you to be a witch doctor." Her mom laughed and said, "Thank you, Mia. But I think I prefer to be your mom." They hugged and enjoyed their ice cream. The end. +Lila loves her doll. Her doll is her best friend. She calls her doll Lily. Lily has long hair and a pink dress. Lila likes to play with Lily every day. + +One day, Lila and Lily go to the park. They have fun on the swings and the slide. They see some ducks and some flowers. Lila and Lily are happy. + +But then, Lila sees a big puddle. She wants to jump in it. She thinks it will be fun. She runs to the puddle and jumps. Splash! She gets wet and muddy. So does Lily. + +Lila is sad. She looks at Lily. Lily is dirty and wet. Her hair is messy and her dress is brown. Lila says, "I'm sorry, Lily. I made you dirty. You need a bath." + +Lila takes Lily home. She asks her mom if she can bathe Lily. Her mom says yes. She fills the sink with warm water and soap. She helps Lila wash Lily. She rubs her hair and her dress. She rinses her with clean water. She dries her with a towel. + +Lila looks at Lily. Lily is clean and dry. Her hair is shiny and her dress is pink. Lila says, "You look beautiful, Lily. You are a lucky doll. I love you." She hugs Lily. Lily smiles. Lila and Lily are happy. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garden. They liked to dig and find bugs and worms. One day, they found a big jar under a bush. They opened it and saw many fruits inside. They smelled sweet and sour. + +"Wow, look at this!" Lily said. "We can eat these fruits. They look yummy." + +"No, Lily, we can't," Ben said. "These fruits are bad. They are rot. See, they have spots and fuzz. They can make us sick." + +"But they smell good," Lily said. "And they are pretty. I want to try one." + +Lily reached for a fruit, but Ben stopped her. He took the jar and threw it in the trash. He was proud of himself for being smart and careful. + +"Lily, you have to listen to me," Ben said. "Rot fruits are not good for us. They can hurt our tummy and teeth. We have to eat fresh fruits, like apples and bananas. They are good for us. They make us strong and happy." + +Lily was sad and angry. She wanted to eat the fruits in the jar. She thought Ben was mean and bossy. She ran away from him and cried. + +Mama heard Lily cry and came to the garden. She saw the jar in the trash and Ben standing there. She asked him what happened. Ben told her everything. + +Mama hugged Ben and said, "You did the right thing, Ben. You were brave and wise. You saved Lily from eating rot fruits. You are a good brother. I am proud of you." + +Then Mama went to find Lily and comfort her. She explained to her why rot fruits are bad and why Ben threw them away. She said, "Lily, you have to trust Ben. He loves you and wants to protect you. He is a good brother. You should be proud of him too." + +Lily understood and felt sorry. She hugged Mama and said, "I'm sorry, Mama. I'm sorry, Ben. I was silly and stubborn. I love you both. You are good to me." + +Mama smiled and said, "That's okay, Lily. We all make mistakes sometimes. The important thing is to learn from them and say sorry. You are a good sister. I am proud of you too." + +Then Mama took Lily and Ben to the kitchen and gave them some fresh fruits to eat. They ate them happily and thanked Mama. They were proud of themselves and each other. They learned that rot fruits are bad and fresh fruits are good. They learned to listen and care for each other. They were happy. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big house with many windows. They want to look inside. + +"Let's go and make a window in the wall," Tom says. He picks up a stick. + +"No, Tom, that is bad. We can get in trouble," Mia says. She is scared. + +But Tom does not listen. He runs to the house and hits the wall with the stick. He makes a hole. He looks inside. He sees a big dog. The dog is fierce. It has sharp teeth and angry eyes. It barks loud. + +"Tom, run!" Mia shouts. She runs away. + +But Tom is too slow. The dog jumps out of the hole and chases him. It bites his leg. Tom cries. He is hurt. + +The owner of the house comes out. He is angry. He sees Tom and the dog and the hole. He shouts at Tom. He calls the police. + +Tom is in trouble. He wishes he listened to Mia. He is sorry. But it is too late. +Tom and Mia like to play with their ball. It is big and green and soft. They can roll it and kick it and catch it. One day, they go to the park with their mom. They see a big hill with grass and flowers. They want to roll down the hill with their ball. + +They run up the hill with their ball. They hold it tight and lie down on the grass. They start to roll down the hill. They feel the wind and the sun and the ball. They laugh and shout. They have fun. + +But then, they see a hole in the ground. It is dark and deep and scary. They do not want to roll into the hole. They try to stop. They let go of the ball. They dig their feet and hands into the grass. They slow down and stop. They are safe. + +But their ball does not stop. It keeps rolling down the hill. It rolls into the hole. They hear a thud. They do not see their ball. They are sad. + +They run to the hole. They look inside. They see their ball. It is stuck in the hole. They cannot reach it. They cry. They want their ball. + +Their mom hears them. She comes to the hole. She sees their ball. She smiles. She has an idea. She finds a stick. She gives it to Tom. She tells him to poke the ball with the stick. He does. He pushes the ball out of the hole. He catches it. He is happy. + +He gives the ball to Mia. She is happy too. They hug their mom. They thank her. They say sorry for losing their ball. She says it is okay. She says they are brave and smart. She says she loves them. They love her too. + +They go back to the hill. They roll down the hill with their ball. They are careful. They avoid the hole. They have fun. They are happy. The end. +Sara and Ben were at the park with their mom. They saw a big fountain with water that went up and down. They wanted to play in the fountain, but mom said no. + +"Please, mom, can we play in the fountain?" Sara asked. "It looks so fun and cool." + +"No, Sara, you can't play in the fountain. It is not for playing, it is for looking. And you will get wet and cold," mom said. + +Ben was sad. He liked the fountain. He liked how the water sparkled in the sun. He liked how the water made a sound like rain. He wanted to touch the water and feel it on his skin. + +He saw a little duck swimming in the fountain. The duck looked happy. The duck did not care about getting wet and cold. The duck did not have a mom to say no. + +Ben had an idea. He ran to the fountain and jumped in. He splashed and laughed and followed the duck. He felt the water on his face and hair. He felt free and happy. + +Sara and mom saw Ben in the fountain. Sara was shocked. Mom was angry. She ran to the fountain and pulled Ben out. + +"Ben, what are you doing? You are not allowed to play in the fountain. You are wet and dirty and naughty. You have to go home now and change your clothes. And you have to say sorry to me and to the duck," mom said. + +Ben was sorry. He did not mean to make mom angry. He did not mean to scare the duck. He just wanted to have fun. He said sorry to mom and to the duck. He hoped they would forgive him. + +Sara was glad. She was glad she did not play in the fountain. She was glad she did not get wet and cold. She was glad she did not make mom angry. She was glad she was a good girl. She hugged mom and said, "I love you, mom. You are the best mom in the world." +Jen and Ben are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. They are very organized. They put everything in the right place. + +One day, it is very hot. Jen and Ben are sweaty. They want to use the fan. The fan is in the living room. Mom and Dad are watching TV. Jen and Ben ask them, "Can we have the fan, please?" + +Mom and Dad look at them. They say, "Why do you need the fan? It is not that hot." + +Jen and Ben say, "It is hot in our room. We are sweaty. We want to cool down." + +Mom and Dad say, "OK, you can have the fan. But you have to be careful. Do not touch the blades. They are sharp. And do not make too much noise. We are watching TV." + +Jen and Ben say, "Thank you, Mom and Dad. We will be careful. We will not make noise." + +Mom and Dad allow them to take the fan. Jen and Ben carry the fan to their room. They plug it in. They turn it on. They feel the breeze. They are happy. They play with their toys and books. They are very organized. They put everything in the right place. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the kitchen. They have a big box of oats. They pretend the oats are snow. They make snowballs and snowmen with the oats. + +One day, mom says, "Lily and Ben, it is time to eat. Come to the table, please." Lily and Ben do not want to stop playing. They say, "Mom, can we play a little more? We are having fun." + +Mom says, "No, you have to eat now. The oats are not for playing. They are for eating. You can play later." Lily and Ben are sad. They pause their game. They go to the table. + +Mom gives them a bowl of oatmeal each. She says, "This is oatmeal. It is made from oats. It is good for you. It is warm and sweet. Try it, you will like it." Lily and Ben look at the oatmeal. It does not look like snow. It looks normal. They are not sure. + +They take a spoonful of oatmeal. They taste it. It is warm and sweet. They like it. They smile at mom. They say, "Mom, this is yummy. Thank you." Mom smiles back. She says, "You are welcome. I am glad you like it. Oatmeal is a good breakfast. It gives you energy for the day." + +Lily and Ben eat their oatmeal. They feel full and happy. They say, "Mom, can we play with the oats again after we eat?" Mom says, "Yes, you can. But you have to clean up the mess. And you have to share the oats with the birds. They like oats too." Lily and Ben agree. They finish their oatmeal. They go back to the kitchen. They resume their game. They have fun. They share the oats with the birds. They are good twins. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. Tom had a big truck and Lily had a doll. Lily wanted to play with Tom's truck, but Tom did not want to share. + +"Tom, can I have a turn with your truck?" Lily asked. + +"No, this is my truck. You have your doll," Tom said. + +"But I like your truck. It is big and loud and fun," Lily said. + +Tom ignored Lily. He made his truck go vroom vroom and honk honk. He did not look at Lily or talk to her. + +Lily felt sad and angry. She wanted to make Tom pay attention to her. She looked around and saw a cloth on the sofa. It was a serious cloth. It was Mom's cloth. Mom used it to cover her laptop when she worked. Mom said the cloth was important and no one should touch it. + +Lily had an idea. She took the cloth and ran to Tom. She threw the cloth over Tom and his truck. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" Tom shouted. He could not see or hear anything. He felt the cloth on his head and his truck. + +"Ha ha, now you can't play with your truck," Lily said. She laughed and clapped her hands. + +Tom was very mad. He pushed the cloth off and glared at Lily. He saw Mom's cloth on the floor. He knew Lily had done something bad. + +"Lily, you are in trouble. This is Mom's cloth. You are not supposed to touch it. Mom will be very angry with you," Tom said. + +Lily stopped laughing. She realized what she had done. She felt scared and sorry. She picked up the cloth and tried to fix it. + +"Tom, I'm sorry. I just wanted to play with you. Please don't tell Mom," Lily said. + +Tom looked at Lily. He saw her face was sad and her eyes were wet. He felt sorry for her too. He remembered that Lily was his sister and he loved her. + +"Okay, I won't tell Mom. But you have to promise to never touch Mom's cloth again. And you have to share your doll with me," Tom said. + +Lily nodded. She hugged Tom and gave him her doll. Tom hugged Lily and gave her his truck. They smiled and played together. They forgot about the cloth and Mom. They were happy. +Ben and Lily are friends. They like to play and act. Today, they act like animals. Ben is a lion and Lily is a bird. + +"Roar!" Ben says. He runs after Lily. He wants to catch her. + +"Tweet!" Lily says. She flies away from Ben. She is fast and smart. + +Ben and Lily have fun. They act for a long time. They laugh and smile. + +But then, Ben sees a big cake on the table. It looks yummy. He stops acting. He wants to eat the cake. + +"Ben, come back!" Lily says. "We are still acting!" + +But Ben does not listen. He runs to the table. He opens his mouth. He bites the cake. + +"Ow!" Ben says. He spits out the cake. He feels pain in his mouth. + +Lily flies to Ben. She sees what happened. The cake is not a real cake. It is a toy cake. It is hard and plastic. + +"Ben, are you okay?" Lily says. She is worried. + +Ben nods. He is okay. But he is sad. He wanted to eat the cake. + +Lily hugs Ben. She is a good friend. + +"Ben, you are lucky," Lily says. "You did not eat the whole cake. It could have hurt you more." + +Ben smiles. He is lucky. He has Lily. + +"Thank you, Lily," Ben says. "You are a good bird." + +Lily smiles. She is happy. + +"Let's play again," Lily says. "But not with the cake." + +Ben agrees. He is sorry. + +They play and act again. They are friends. They are happy. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big slide. It is very wide. They want to go down the slide. + +But there is a problem. The slide has two parts. One part is red and one part is blue. Lila likes red and Tom likes blue. They do not want to share the slide. They want to go down their own part. + +They start to fight. They push and pull. They say mean words. They are not friends anymore. They are sad and mad. + +Then they see a smart dog. The dog is brown and white. The dog runs to the slide. The dog jumps on the slide. The dog slides down the middle. The dog has fun. + +Lila and Tom watch the dog. They see the dog is happy. They see the dog does not care about red or blue. They see the dog likes both parts of the slide. + +They feel silly. They stop fighting. They say sorry. They hug. They are friends again. They go to the slide. They slide down together. They have fun. They are happy. +Lily liked to collect rocks. She had many rocks of different colors and shapes in her basket. She liked to look at them and feel them in her hands. She thought they were pretty and special. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad. She saw a big pile of rocks near the slide. She ran to the pile and started to pick some rocks for her basket. She was happy and excited. + +But then, she saw another boy coming to the pile. He also had a basket and he also wanted some rocks. He said, "These are my rocks. Go away!" He pushed Lily and grabbed some rocks from her basket. He threw them back to the pile. + +Lily was sad and angry. She said, "No, these are my rocks. You go away!" She pushed the boy and grabbed some rocks from his basket. She threw them to the ground. + +The boy and Lily started to fight over the rocks. They yelled and hit and kicked each other. They did not care about the rocks anymore. They only wanted to win. They were having a war. + +Mom and dad saw the war and ran to stop it. They said, "Stop, stop, stop! What are you doing? Why are you fighting over rocks? Rocks are not expensive. Rocks are not worth hurting each other. Rocks are just rocks. You can share them and play together. You can be friends." + +The boy and Lily stopped fighting and looked at mom and dad. They looked at the rocks and at each other. They felt sorry and ashamed. They said, "Sorry, sorry, sorry. We were wrong. We don't want to fight. We want to share. We want to be friends." + +Mom and dad smiled and hugged them. They said, "Good, good, good. We are glad. We love you. Now, let's go and have some ice cream." + +The boy and Lily smiled and nodded. They took their baskets and walked together to the ice cream truck. They gave some rocks to each other and said, "These are for you. These are pretty and special. Just like you." They were happy and peaceful. They were not having a war anymore. They were having fun. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with blocks and shapes. One day, they find a big box of shapes in the playroom. They are very happy. + +"Look, Sam, there are circles and squares and triangles!" Tim says. + +"Yes, and stars and hearts and diamonds!" Sam says. + +They start to make towers and bridges and houses with the shapes. They have a lot of fun. + +But then, Tim sees a shiny circle. It is gold and sparkly. He likes it very much. He wants to have it. + +He takes the circle from Sam's tower. Sam's tower falls down. Sam is sad and angry. + +"Hey, Tim, that is not polite! You took my circle!" Sam says. + +"But I like it! It is pretty!" Tim says. + +"That is not fair! You have to share!" Sam says. + +They start to argue. They are not happy. + +Miss Lee hears them. She comes to the playroom. She sees the mess and the shiny circle. + +"What is going on here?" she asks. + +"Tim took my circle!" Sam says. + +"Sam is mad at me!" Tim says. + +Miss Lee sighs. She picks up the circle. She shows it to them. + +"Do you know what this is?" she asks. + +They shake their heads. + +"This is not a circle. This is a ring. It is mine. I left it here by mistake. It is not a toy. It is very special to me." she says. + +They look at the ring. They feel sorry. + +"We are sorry, Miss Lee. We did not know." they say. + +"It is okay. I am glad you found it. But you have to be polite and share when you play. Can you do that?" she asks. + +They nod. + +"Yes, Miss Lee. We can do that." they say. + +They hug and say sorry to each other. They start to play again. They are happy. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. They had a lot of fun and laughed a lot. + +But then, Tom kicked the ball too hard and it flew over the fence. It landed on the road, where a big car was coming. Tom and Lily were scared and wanted to get their ball back. + +"Stop, Tom! Don't go!" Lily shouted. "It's not safe!" + +But Tom did not listen. He ran to the fence and tried to climb over it. He wanted his ball. He did not see the car. + +Lily saw the car and screamed. She ran to the fence and pulled Tom back. She was very brave and strong. She saved Tom from the car. + +The car stopped and the driver got out. He was a man in a blue uniform. He had a badge and a radio. He was a policeman. + +"Are you kids okay?" he asked. "That was very dangerous. You could have been hurt." + +Tom and Lily nodded. They were okay, but they were also sorry and scared. They did not mean to cause trouble. + +The policeman saw their ball on the road. He picked it up and gave it to them. He smiled and said, "This is a nice ball. But you have to be careful where you play with it. The road is not a place for games. It's for cars and bikes and buses. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Lily nodded again. They understood. They thanked the policeman and said they were sorry. + +The policeman said, "It's okay. I'm glad you're safe. But you should go home now and rest. You had a big scare. And maybe you should tell your parents what happened. They might be worried." + +Tom and Lily agreed. They said goodbye to the policeman and walked home. They held hands and hugged each other. They were happy they had each other. They were also happy they had their ball. + +But they also thought the policeman was funny. He had a big mustache and a hat. He looked like a cat. They giggled and said, "Meow, meow." They made each other laugh. They felt better. They decided to play with their ball in the backyard next time. The end. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play games. Today they play a game with cards. The cards have pictures of animals. Lily and Ben take turns to pick a card and say the name of the animal. If they say it right, they keep the card. If they say it wrong, they give the card to the other. + +Lily picks a card. She sees a big gray animal with a long nose and big ears. She knows the name. She says, "Elephant!" She keeps the card. + +Ben picks a card. He sees a small brown animal with a fluffy tail and a black nose. He does not know the name. He guesses, "Dog?" He gives the card to Lily. + +Lily says, "No, Ben, that is not a dog. That is a squirrel. A dog is bigger and has a different tail. Look, this is a dog." She shows him another card with a picture of a dog. + +Ben feels embarrassed. He says, "Sorry, Lily, I did not know. I do not see squirrels often. They live in trees. I live in a city. There are no trees here." + +Lily says, "It is okay, Ben, do not be embarrassed. Everyone makes mistakes. You can learn new things. I will teach you the names of the animals. Do you want to play more?" + +Ben says, "Yes, Lily, I want to play more. Thank you for teaching me. You are a good friend. Maybe I can win next time." He smiles. + +Lily smiles too. She says, "You are welcome, Ben. You are a good friend too. Maybe you can win next time. But I will try to win too. It is fun to play with you." They laugh and play more. They are happy. +Lily and Max are twins. They like to play together. One day, they find a large letter in the mail box. It is for them! + +"Wow, look at this!" Lily says. "Who sent us this letter?" + +"I don't know. Let's open it and see!" Max says. They tear the envelope and pull out a big card. + +The card has a picture of a cake and candles. It says, "Happy Birthday, Lily and Max! We love you and miss you. Grandma and Grandpa." + +Lily and Max smile. They remember Grandma and Grandpa. They live far away. They cannot visit them now. But they can talk to them on the phone. + +"Let's call them and say thank you!" Lily says. + +"Good idea!" Max says. They run to the phone and dial the number. + +"Hello, Grandma and Grandpa!" they say together. "We got your letter. Thank you for the card. We love you and miss you too!" + +Grandma and Grandpa are happy to hear their voices. They wish them a happy birthday and tell them stories. Lily and Max listen and laugh. They feel close to Grandma and Grandpa. They are glad they got the large letter in the mail. +Sam and Ben were brothers who liked to play with boats. They had a big toy boat that they could sit in and pretend to sail on the water. They also had a small toy boat that they could pull with a string. The small boat had an anchor that they could drop and lift. + +One day, they decided to play with their boats in the backyard. They filled a big tub with water and put their boats in it. Sam sat in the big boat and Ben pulled the small boat with the string. They had fun making waves and noises. + +"Look, Ben, I'm a captain!" Sam said. "I can steer the boat wherever I want." + +"And I'm a fisherman!" Ben said. "I can catch fish with my anchor." + +They played for a while, until Ben wanted to try the big boat. He asked Sam to switch with him, but Sam did not want to. + +"No, Ben, this is my boat. You have your own boat. Go away!" Sam said. + +"But I want to try it, Sam. Please, let me have a turn. You can have the small boat." Ben said. + +"No, no, no! This is mine, mine, mine!" Sam said. He pushed Ben away with his feet. + +Ben was angry and sad. He pulled the string hard, hoping to make Sam fall out of the boat. But instead, he pulled too hard and the string split. The small boat floated away from him, and the anchor sank to the bottom of the tub. + +"Hey, what did you do?" Sam said. "You broke the string! Now I can't play with the small boat!" + +"I didn't mean to, Sam. I'm sorry. Can you help me get it back?" Ben said. + +Sam looked at the small boat and the anchor. He felt bad for being mean to Ben. He also felt anxious. He did not know how to get the boat and the anchor out of the water. He wished he had shared the big boat with Ben. + +"OK, Ben, I'm sorry too. Let's try to get the boat and the anchor together." Sam said. + +They got out of the big boat and reached for the small boat. They managed to grab it and pull it back. But the anchor was still stuck. They tried to lift it with their hands, but it was too heavy. + +"Maybe we need something to hook it with." Sam said. + +"Like what?" Ben said. + +They looked around and saw a coat hanger on the clothesline. They thought it might work. They took it and bent it into a hook. They lowered it into the water and tried to catch the anchor. After a few tries, they finally hooked it and lifted it up. + +"Yay, we did it!" Sam said. + +"Good job, Sam!" Ben said. + +They were happy and proud. They hugged each other and smiled. They decided to play with both boats together and share them nicely. They learned that it was more fun to play with each other than to fight. +Sara and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big pond with ducks and fish. Sara likes the ducks. She wants to feed them bread. Ben likes the fish. He wants to catch them with a net. + +"Look, Sara, a big fish!" Ben says. He runs to the pond with his net. He tries to scoop the fish, but he slips and falls into the water. He gets very wet and cold. + +"Ben, are you okay?" Sara asks. She runs to the pond and helps him out. She gives him a hug and a towel. She says, "You are silly, Ben. You can't catch fish with a net. They are too fast and smart." + +Ben shivers and smiles. He says, "I know, Sara. I just wanted to see them up close. They are so shiny and pretty. I wonder what they think and feel. Do they have names and friends? Do they like bread too?" + +Sara thinks for a moment. She says, "I don't know, Ben. Maybe they do. Maybe they are happy in the pond. Maybe they talk to each other with bubbles and sounds. Maybe they have a great life." + +Ben nods. He says, "Maybe you are right, Sara. Maybe they do. Maybe we can be friends with them too. Do you want to try?" + +Sara smiles. She says, "Yes, Ben. I do. Let's go get some bread and share it with them. Maybe they will come closer and say hello. Maybe they will like us too." + +Sara and Ben go to the bench and get some bread. They break it into small pieces and throw it into the pond. The ducks and the fish swim to the bread and eat it. They make noises and splash water. Sara and Ben laugh and clap. They feel happy and warm. They have a great day. +Lily and Ben were twins who loved to visit their grandma every Sunday. Grandma was elderly, but she was very kind and funny. She always had a big hug and a sweet dessert for them. + +One Sunday, Grandma made a big apple pie for dessert. She cut two slices for Lily and Ben and put them on their plates. Then she gave them a jug of cream to fill their pies with. + +"Be careful, children, don't spill the cream," Grandma said. "It's very yummy, but it's also very messy." + +Lily and Ben nodded and poured the cream slowly over their pies. They filled them until they looked like white mountains. Then they took their spoons and dug in. + +"Mmm, this is the best dessert ever, Grandma!" Lily said. + +"Yes, thank you, Grandma, you are the best!" Ben said. + +Grandma smiled and watched them enjoy their dessert. She was happy to see them so happy. She loved her grandchildren very much. +Lily and Max were playing with their toy cars in the garden. They liked to zoom them on the grass and make loud noises. Lily had a red car and Max had a blue car. They pretended they were racing each other. + +"Zoom, zoom, zoom!" Lily said. "My car is faster than yours!" + +"No, it's not!" Max said. "My car is better than yours!" + +They zoomed their cars faster and faster, until they saw a big pie on the table. It was Mom's apple pie, and it smelled very good. They stopped their cars and ran to the table. + +"Wow, look at that pie!" Lily said. "Can we have some, Mom?" + +Mom was sitting on a chair, reading a book. She smiled and said, "Yes, you can have some pie, but only after you wash your hands. The pie is still hot, so be careful." + +Lily and Max ran to the faucet and washed their hands. Then they came back to the table and waited for Mom to cut the pie. Mom gave them each a big slice on a plate. They thanked Mom and took their plates to the grass. + +They ate their pie with big bites. It was sweet and juicy and crunchy. They loved Mom's pie. They felt very happy. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud roar. They looked up and saw a wild lion coming out of the bushes. It had yellow fur and big teeth and claws. It looked hungry and angry. It saw the pie and wanted some too. + +"Roar!" the lion said. "Give me that pie!" + +Lily and Max were very scared. They dropped their plates and ran to Mom. They hugged Mom and cried. + +"Mom, Mom, help!" they said. "There's a wild lion in the garden!" + +Mom looked at the lion and laughed. She said, "Don't worry, kids. That's not a real lion. That's Dad. He's wearing a lion costume. He's playing a trick on you." + +Lily and Max looked at the lion again. They saw that it was Dad. He took off his lion head and smiled. He said, "Surprise! Did I scare you?" + +Lily and Max were not scared anymore. They were angry. They said, "That's not funny, Dad. That's mean. You made us drop our pie." + +Dad said, "I'm sorry, kids. I was just joking. I didn't mean to make you sad. Here, I'll give you some more pie. And I'll share mine with you too." + +Dad cut some more pie and gave it to Lily and Max. He also gave them a hug and a kiss. He said, "I love you, kids. You're the best." + +Lily and Max forgave Dad. They said, "We love you too, Dad. You're the best too. But don't do that again." + +They all ate their pie together and laughed. They had fun in the garden. They zoomed their cars, played with the lion costume, and enjoyed Mom's pie. It was a good day. +Tim and Mia were playing with their toys in the living room. They had cars, dolls, blocks and books. But they were bored. They had played with everything many times. + +"Let's do something else," Tim said. "This is boring." + +"What can we do?" Mia asked. "We can't go outside. It's raining." + +Tim looked around and saw a tray on the table. It was old and dirty. It had scratches and stains. He had an idea. + +"Let's restore this tray," he said. "We can make it look new and pretty." + +"How?" Mia asked. + +"We can use paint and stickers and glitter," Tim said. "We can find them in the craft box." + +They ran to the craft box and took out some paint, stickers and glitter. They put some newspaper on the floor and put the tray on it. They started to paint the tray with different colors. They added stickers of animals and stars. They sprinkled glitter on the tray. + +They worked hard and had fun. They made the tray look very different. It was bright and shiny. It was not old and dirty anymore. + +"Wow, we did it!" Tim said. "We restored the tray. It looks beautiful." + +"It does," Mia agreed. "We are not bored anymore. We are happy." + +They showed the tray to their mom. She was surprised and proud. + +"You did a great job," she said. "You made the tray look new and pretty. You are very creative." + +Tim and Mia smiled. They were glad they restored the tray. They had a new toy to play with. They were not bored anymore. They were happy. +Ben was hungry. He wanted a snack. He went to the kitchen and opened the fridge. He saw a lot of food. He saw cheese, yogurt, apples, carrots, and milk. He also saw something else. It was a big cake. It had white frosting and red berries. It looked yummy. + +Ben was curious. He wanted to try the cake. He reached for it. But then he heard a voice. It was his mom. She said, "Ben, what are you doing? That cake is for later. It is for your sister's birthday. You can't have it now." + +Ben was surprised. He turned around. He saw his mom. She had appeared in the doorway. She looked angry. She said, "Ben, put the cake back. You can have something else. How about some cheese and crackers?" + +Ben was sorry. He did not want to make his mom angry. He did not want to ruin his sister's birthday. He put the cake back. He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I was hungry. I just wanted to taste the cake. It looked yummy." + +His mom was calm. She said, "I know, Ben. But you have to wait. The cake is a special treat. You can have a slice later, after we sing happy birthday to your sister. Come on, let's go to the living room. You can have some cheese and crackers. And you can play with your toys. You can be comfortable." + +Ben was happy. He followed his mom. He had some cheese and crackers. He played with his toys. He was comfortable. He was not hungry anymore. He was excited for his sister's birthday. He was excited for the cake. He hoped it was yummy. +Anna was sad. Her friend Lily was in the hospital. Lily had an operation on her leg. Anna wanted to see Lily and make her happy. + +Anna asked her mom, "Can we visit Lily today?" + +Mom said, "Yes, we can. Lily would love to see you. But we have to be quiet and gentle. Lily is still in pain." + +Anna nodded. She took her favorite teddy bear and a card. She wrote, "I love you, Lily. Get well soon." + +Mom and Anna went to the hospital. They found Lily's room. Lily was lying on the bed. She had a big bandage on her leg. She looked tired and sad. + +Anna ran to Lily and hugged her. She said, "Hi, Lily. I missed you. I brought you a teddy bear and a card. Do you like them?" + +Lily smiled. She said, "Thank you, Anna. You are so kind and humble. You are my best friend. I like the teddy bear and the card. They make me happy." + +Anna and Lily played with the teddy bear and read the card. They talked and laughed. Mom watched them and smiled. She was proud of Anna. Anna was a good friend. She made Lily feel better. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. Anna has a pink doll. Ben has a blue car. They share their toys and have fun. + +One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide. Anna and Ben want to go on the slide. They run to the slide and wait for their turn. + +"Can I put my doll on the slide?" Anna asks Ben. + +"Sure, why not?" Ben says. "But be careful. She might fall." + +Anna puts her doll on the slide. She holds her hand and pushes her gently. The doll slides down and lands on the grass. Anna is happy. She runs to get her doll. + +"Wow, that was fun!" Anna says. "Do you want to put your car on the slide?" + +"OK, let me try." Ben says. He puts his car on the slide. He gives it a big push. The car slides down very fast and flies in the air. It lands on a bench. Ben is surprised. He runs to get his car. + +"Wow, that was cool!" Ben says. "My car is very intelligent. It can fly!" + +Anna and Ben laugh. They hug their toys and go back to their moms. + +"Did you have fun on the slide?" their moms ask. + +"Yes, we did!" Anna and Ben say. "We put our toys on the slide. They are very intelligent. They can slide and fly!" + +Their moms smile. They are proud of their children. They are very intelligent too. They can play and learn. +Lila was a little girl who loved to watch the birds. She wished she could fly like them and see the world from the sky. She asked her mom how the birds could fly, but her mom said it was hard to explain. Lila did not understand. + +One day, Lila saw an enormous balloon in the park. It was red and yellow and had a basket underneath. She ran to it and saw a man with a big hat. He smiled and said, "Hello, little girl. Do you want to fly with me?" Lila nodded and climbed into the basket. The man turned on a fire that made the balloon go up. Lila was amazed and scared. She looked down and saw the trees and the houses and the people. They looked very small. + +The man told Lila stories about the places he had seen with his balloon. He said he had flown over mountains and rivers and deserts and oceans. He said he had met many animals and people and learned many things. He said flying was a wonderful way to explore and discover. Lila listened and asked many questions. She started to understand how the birds could fly and why they liked it. She also started to understand how the balloon worked and why the fire was important. + +Lila and the man flew for a long time and saw many beautiful things. Lila felt happy and curious. She thanked the man for taking her on the adventure. The man said, "You're welcome, little girl. I'm glad you enjoyed it. But remember, flying is not the only way to learn and have fun. There are many things you can do on the ground that are also amazing and exciting. You just have to use your imagination and your senses and your heart. And always listen to your mom, she knows a lot and loves you very much." Lila nodded and hugged the man. She said, "I will, thank you. You are very kind and wise." The man smiled and said, "You are very sweet and smart." He landed the balloon and helped Lila out. Lila ran to her mom and told her everything. Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm so proud of you, Lila. You had a wonderful experience and learned a lot. But I'm also happy you're back. I missed you and I was worried. Next time, please ask me before you go with a stranger." Lila said, "I'm sorry, mom. I was too excited and I forgot. But he was a nice man and he taught me a lot. He said I should listen to you and love you. And I do, mom. I love you very much." Her mom said, "I love you too, Lila. And I'm glad you met a nice man who taught you a lot. But remember, not all strangers are nice and not all balloons are safe. You have to be careful and always tell me where you are going. OK?" Lila said, "OK, mom. I will. Can we go home now?" Her mom said, "Yes, let's go home. But first, let's say goodbye to the man and thank him again." Lila and her mom waved to the man and said goodbye and thank you. The man waved back and said, "Goodbye, Lila and mom. Have a nice day. And keep flying in your dreams." Lila and her mom smiled and walked home. Lila felt happy and grateful. She had learned a lot and had a lot of fun. But she also learned to be careful and respectful. She understood that flying was not everything and that her mom was the best. She looked at the sky and saw the birds and the balloon. She said, "Maybe one day I will fly again. But for now, I'm happy to be with my mom." And she was. +Tom and Lily like to play pirate in the garden. They have a big box that is their ship, and they wear hats and eye patches. They pretend to sail on the sea and look for treasure. + +One day, they find a shiny coin under a bush. "Look, Lily, we found gold!" Tom says. "We are rich pirates now!" Lily says. They put the coin in their ship and sail away. + +But a sneaky squirrel sees the coin and wants it. He runs to the ship and grabs the coin with his teeth. He runs away very fast. + +Tom and Lily hear a noise and look at their ship. They see the squirrel with their coin. "Hey, that's our treasure!" Tom shouts. "Give it back, you naughty squirrel!" Lily shouts. They run after the squirrel, but he is too quick. He climbs a tree and hides the coin in a hole. + +Tom and Lily are sad. They lose their treasure. They sit on the ground and cry. "We are poor pirates now," Tom says. "We have nothing," Lily says. + +But then they hear a voice. It is their mom. She comes to the garden with a big smile. She has a plate of cookies and a jug of milk. "Hello, my happy pirates," she says. "Do you want a snack?" + +Tom and Lily look at their mom. They see the cookies and the milk. They forget about the coin. They smile and jump up. They hug their mom and say, "Yes, please! We love cookies and milk!" + +They go to the table and eat the cookies and drink the milk. They are happy again. They don't need treasure. They have each other and their mom. They are the best pirates in the world. +Lila and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of figures, like a dog, a cat, a bear and a doll. They liked to make them talk and act. + +"Look, my dog can roll over," Tom said. He made his figure roll on the floor. "Can your cat do that?" + +Lila shook her head. "No, my cat can't roll over. But she can jump high and catch a mouse." She made her figure jump on the couch and grab a toy mouse. + +"Wow, that's cool," Tom said. "But can your cat do this?" He made his figure roll under the table and come out the other side. + +Lila laughed. "No, my cat can't do that. But she can do this." She made her figure roll on the rug and rub her head on Lila's leg. + +Tom smiled. "That's sweet. Your cat loves you." + +Lila nodded. "Yes, she does. And I love her too. And I love you, Tom. You are my best friend." + +Tom hugged Lila. "I love you too, Lila. You are my best friend too. And I love our figures. They are fun to play with." + +They played with their figures for a long time, making them roll, jump, catch and rub. They had a lot of fun and were very happy. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big balloon in the sky. It is red and yellow and blue. It has a basket with people inside. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tom says. "What is it?" + +"It is a balloon," Sue says. "It flies with gas." + +"Gas?" Tom asks. "What is gas?" + +"Gas is air that you cannot see," Sue says. "It makes the balloon go up and down." + +"How do you know?" Tom asks. + +"I know because my dad told me," Sue says. "He is a jolly man. He knows many things." + +"Can we go in the balloon?" Tom asks. + +"Maybe one day," Sue says. "But we have to be careful. Gas can be hot and loud." + +They watch the balloon fly over the trees. They wave to the people in the basket. The people wave back. They are jolly too. Tom and Sue smile. They are happy. They like to learn new things. +Lily liked to play with her staff. It was a long stick that she found in the park. She pretended it was a magic wand that could do anything. She waved it at the trees, the birds, the flowers, and said "Abracadabra!" + +One day, she took her staff to school. She wanted to show it to her friends and teacher. She put it in her backpack and waited for the right moment. She thought it would be a big surprise. + +At recess, she ran to the playground with her staff. She saw her friend Ben playing with a ball. She had an idea. She hid behind a slide and pointed her staff at the ball. She said "Abracadabra! Turn purple!" + +But nothing happened. The ball stayed red. Lily frowned. She tried again. "Abracadabra! Turn purple!" Still nothing. She felt sad. Why didn't her staff work? + +She came out from behind the slide and walked to Ben. She said "Hi, Ben. Look at my staff. It's magic. It can make things purple. Watch!" She pointed it at the ball and said "Abracadabra! Turn purple!" + +But then, something strange happened. The ball didn't turn purple. But Ben did. His hair, his skin, his clothes, everything turned purple. He looked like a grape. He screamed. Lily screamed. Everyone screamed. + +Lily dropped her staff and ran away. She didn't know what she did. She didn't mean to make Ben purple. She was scared. She wanted her staff to stop being magic. + +She ran to her teacher and said "Teacher, teacher, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I made Ben purple with my staff, I don't know how, please help, please make him normal again!" + +The teacher looked at Lily and then at Ben. She was shocked. She didn't know what to do. She said "Lily, what did you do? How did you do that? Where did you get that staff?" + +Lily said "I found it in the park. It's my staff. It's magic. It can do anything. But I only wanted to make the ball purple. I didn't want to make Ben purple. I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" + +The teacher said "Lily, calm down. It's okay. It's not your fault. It's not your staff. It's a prank. Someone put a purple spray can inside the staff. When you said 'Abracadabra', it sprayed purple paint on Ben. It's not magic. It's just a joke. A very bad joke." + +Lily looked at the staff. She saw a hole at the end. She saw purple paint dripping from it. She felt angry. She felt fooled. She said "Who did this? Who put a spray can in my staff? Who played a joke on me and Ben?" + +The teacher said "I don't know, Lily. But we'll find out. And we'll make them say sorry. And we'll clean Ben up. And we'll get you a new staff. A real staff. A nice staff. A staff that won't surprise you or anyone else." + +Lily nodded. She felt better. She said "Thank you, teacher. You're very kind. And I'm sorry, Ben. You're very brave. And I hope you like purple. Because it's a pretty color." +One day, a little girl named Anna went to visit her elderly grandma, who lived in a small house with a big garden. Anna loved to help her grandma with the flowers and the vegetables, and to listen to her stories. + +"Grandma, can I water the plants?" Anna asked. + +"Of course, my dear. Here is the pot and the hose. Be careful not to tear the leaves or the petals, okay?" Grandma said. + +Anna nodded and took the pot and the hose. She filled the pot with water and walked around the garden, pouring some water on each plant. She was very happy and proud of her work. + +But then, she saw a big butterfly with bright colors. It was so pretty and shiny, Anna wanted to catch it. She dropped the pot and the hose and ran after the butterfly, forgetting about the plants. + +The pot rolled down the hill and hit a rock. It broke into many pieces. The hose kept spraying water everywhere, making a big mess. Anna did not notice. She was too busy chasing the butterfly. + +"Anna, Anna, what are you doing?" Grandma called. She saw the broken pot, the wet garden, and the butterfly. She was not happy. + +"Grandma, look, a butterfly!" Anna said. She tried to grab the butterfly, but it flew away. She was sad. + +"Anna, you have been very naughty. You tore the hose, you broke the pot, and you wasted the water. You did not listen to me. You have to say sorry and help me clean up." Grandma said. + +Anna realized she had done something wrong. She felt sorry for her grandma and for the plants. She said sorry and hugged her grandma. Then, she helped her pick up the pieces of the pot and turn off the hose. They worked together until the garden was tidy again. + +"Thank you, Anna. I forgive you. But next time, please be more careful and follow the rules, okay?" Grandma said. + +"Okay, Grandma. I love you." Anna said. + +"I love you too, my dear. Now, how about some cookies and milk?" Grandma said. + +They went inside the house and enjoyed some cookies and milk. Anna learned her lesson and never chased butterflies again. She and her grandma were happy. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play in the park. They loved to look for pebbles of different colors and shapes. They had a big jar where they kept their pebbles at home. + +One day, they saw a shiny pebble that sparkled in the sun. It was the most beautiful pebble they had ever seen. They both wanted to have it for their jar. + +"Let me have it!" Ben said. "I saw it first!" + +"No, I want it!" Lily said. "It matches my dress!" + +They started to pull and tug at the pebble. They did not want to share it. They did not care that they were hurting each other. + +A boy named Sam was watching them. He was smart and kind. He had a lot of pebbles too, but he did not keep them in a jar. He liked to give them to his friends and family. + +He walked up to Ben and Lily and said, "Why are you fighting over a pebble? It is just a small rock. There are many more in the park. You can find them together and have fun. Or you can share the pebble and be happy. Fighting is not good. It makes you sad and angry." + +Ben and Lily stopped and looked at Sam. They felt ashamed of their behavior. They realized that he was right. The pebble was not worth losing their friendship. + +They said sorry to each other and hugged. They thanked Sam for his advice. They decided to share the pebble and put it in their jar. They also gave Sam some of their pebbles as a gift. They admired him for being smart and kind. + +They learned that sharing is caring and that pebbles are more fun when you have friends to enjoy them with. +Lily and Tom went to the beach with Mom and Dad. They liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. They saw many things at the beach, like shells, crabs, and birds. + +One bird was very fat. It had a big belly and a long beak. It was sitting on a rock, eating a fish. Lily and Tom wanted to see the fat bird up close, so they walked to the rock. But the fat bird did not like that. It made a loud noise and flapped its wings. + +"Go away, go away!" the fat bird said. "This is my fish and my rock. You cannot have them!" + +Lily and Tom were scared and sad. They did not want to take the bird's fish or rock. They just wanted to look at the bird. They ran back to Mom and Dad and told them what happened. + +Mom and Dad hugged Lily and Tom and said, "It's okay, it's okay. The fat bird was rude and mean. He did not want to share or be nice. But you did nothing wrong. You were curious and polite. You can still enjoy the beach and have fun." + +Lily and Tom felt better and smiled. They went to play with their toys and make a sandcastle. They saw another bird, a small one, flying in the sky. It was pretty and colorful. It came down and landed on their sandcastle. It looked at Lily and Tom with friendly eyes. + +"Hello, hello!" the small bird said. "What a nice sandcastle you have. Can I see it?" + +Lily and Tom nodded and said, "Yes, yes! You can see it. You can play with us. We like to share and be nice." + +The small bird was happy and said, "Thank you, thank you! You are kind and sweet. I like to share and be nice too." + +Lily and Tom and the small bird became friends. They played and laughed and had fun. They did not care about the fat bird anymore. They learned that sharing and being nice is better than being rude and mean. +Lily was sad. She did not get an invitation to Ben's birthday party. Ben was her friend. They played together at school. Why did he not want her to come? + +She asked her mom. Mom said, "Maybe Ben's mom forgot to give you one. Or maybe Ben can only invite a few friends. It does not mean he does not like you." + +Lily sighed. She did not believe mom. She thought Ben was mad at her. She thought she did something bad. She tried to remember. Did she take his toy? Did she say something mean? Did she push him? + +She could not think of anything. She wanted to say sorry anyway. She wanted to be his friend again. She wanted to go to his party. + +She had an idea. She got some paper and crayons. She made a card for Ben. She wrote, "Happy birthday, Ben. I am sorry if I hurt you. I hope you have fun. I miss you. Your friend, Lily." + +She put the card in an envelope. She asked mom to take her to Ben's house. Mom said yes. They got in the car. Lily hoped Ben would like her card. She hoped he would invite her to his party. She hoped he would smile at her. She smiled too. She felt a little better. +Anna liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls with different clothes and hair. She liked to make them look pretty and have tea parties with them. But today, she was upset. She could not find her favorite doll, Lily. + +She looked under her bed, in her closet, and in her toy box. She asked her mom and dad, but they did not know where Lily was. She started to cry. She wanted Lily back. + +Then, she saw something shiny on the floor. It was a pin. She picked it up and saw that it had a pink ribbon on it. She remembered that Lily had a pink ribbon in her hair. She followed the pin to the corner of the room. There, she saw her brother, Tom, holding Lily.