diff --git "a/TinyStories_1410.txt" "b/TinyStories_1410.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1410.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +They play soccer together for a long time. They have fun and forget to be scared. They make a new friend. His name is Pitch. +Ben liked to play with his toy car. He made it zoom and beep on the floor. He liked the red button on the car. It made a loud noise when he pressed it. + +One day, Ben saw his mom sewing a button on his shirt. He wanted to see the button. He asked his mom, "Can I have the button?" + +His mom said, "No, Ben. This button is for your shirt. You have your own button on your car." + +Ben was not happy. He wanted the button. He tried to grab the button from his mom. His mom said, "No, Ben. That is not nice. You have to share." + +Ben did not listen. He pulled the button hard. The button came off the shirt. But it also hurt his mom's finger. His mom said, "Ow, Ben. That hurt. Why did you do that?" + +Ben felt bad. He saw his mom's finger was red and had a drop of blood. He saw his shirt had a hole. He saw the button in his hand. He felt uncomfortable. He did not want to hurt his mom. He did not want to ruin his shirt. He did not want the button anymore. + +He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I was wrong. I don't want the button. I want you to be happy." + +He gave the button back to his mom. He gave her a hug and a kiss. He said, "I love you, mom." + +His mom smiled. She said, "I love you too, Ben. Thank you for saying sorry. Let me fix your shirt and my finger. Then we can play with your car together." + +Ben nodded. He was glad his mom was not mad. He was glad he had his car. He was glad he had his mom. He learned to be more careful and kind. He learned to be happy with what he had. +Lily was restless. She did not want to nap. She wanted to play with her toys and her dog. But Mom said she had to nap, or she would be cranky later. Mom gave her a kiss and left her in her bed. + +Lily tried to sleep, but she could not. She heard noises outside. She heard birds and cars and people. She wondered what they were doing. She wanted to see. She got out of her bed and went to the window. + +She saw a big truck. It was white and had pictures of cows and fruits on it. It stopped in front of her house. A man got out of the truck. He had a big box. He rang the doorbell. Mom opened the door and took the box. She said thank you and smiled. + +Lily realized what the box was. It was yogurt! Mom had ordered yogurt from the truck. Lily loved yogurt. It was creamy and sweet and had different flavors. She liked strawberry and banana and vanilla. She wanted to have some yogurt now. + +She ran to the door and called Mom. Mom saw her and laughed. She said, "Did you see the yogurt truck, Lily? Do you want some yogurt?" Lily nodded and clapped. Mom opened the box and gave her a cup of yogurt. Lily chose strawberry. She took a spoon and ate it. It was delicious. She felt happy and full. + +She said, "Thank you, Mom. I love yogurt." Mom said, "You're welcome, Lily. I love you. Do you want to nap now?" Lily nodded and yawned. She was not restless anymore. She was sleepy. She went back to her bed and cuddled with her dog. She closed her eyes and dreamed of yogurt. +Tim and Lily like to help their mom bake bread. They like to play with the dough and make shapes with it. Mom says they can make a hairy monster with the dough. Tim and Lily laugh and roll the dough into a big ball. They stick some raisins on it for eyes and nose. They use some yarn for hair. They make a mouth with a knife. + +Mom says it is time to load the hairy monster into the oven. She helps Tim and Lily put the dough on a tray. She opens the oven and slides the tray inside. She says they have to wait for the bread to bake. Tim and Lily are hungry and excited. They wonder how the hairy monster will look when it is done. + +After a while, mom says the bread is ready. She puts on some gloves and takes the tray out of the oven. Tim and Lily see the hairy monster on the tray. It is brown and big and smells good. The raisins look like shiny eyes and the yarn looks like curly hair. The mouth is open and smiling. Tim and Lily clap and cheer. They say the hairy monster is funny and cute. Mom says they can eat some of the bread. She cuts some slices and gives them to Tim and Lily. They bite into the bread and say it is yummy. They thank mom for letting them help bake the hairy monster. Mom hugs them and says they are good helpers. They all enjoy the bread and the hairy monster. +Tommy loves his dog Spot. Spot is a big, jolly dog who likes to run and play. Tommy likes to take Spot for walks in the park. He always puts a leash on Spot, so Spot does not run away. + +One day, Tommy and Spot go to the park with Mommy. Mommy has a basket with sandwiches and juice. She says she will provide a picnic for them. Tommy and Spot are happy. They find a nice spot under a tree and lay a blanket on the grass. + +Tommy and Spot eat their sandwiches and drink their juice. They share some bread with the birds. Then Tommy says, "Can I play with Spot, Mommy?" + +Mommy says, "Yes, you can, but be careful. Don't let go of the leash. Spot might chase the squirrels or the ducks." + +Tommy nods. He holds the leash firmly and runs with Spot. They play fetch with a ball. They meet other children and dogs. They have fun. + +But then, Tommy sees a big, red balloon. He likes balloons. He wants to touch it. He lets go of the leash and runs to the balloon. Spot sees a squirrel. He likes squirrels. He wants to catch it. He runs after the squirrel. + +Tommy and Spot are in trouble. They do not see the cars and the bikes and the people. They do not hear Mommy calling them. They are lost. + +Will Tommy and Spot find their way back to Mommy? Will they be safe? Will they learn their lesson? +Ben likes to play with his toys. He has many toys, but his favorite is his iron. His iron is colorful and shiny. He likes to pretend he is ironing his clothes, like his mom does. + +One day, Ben's mom tells him she has a surprise for him. She takes him to a big store. There are many things in the store. Ben sees books, clothes, toys, and more. He is very happy. + +Mom takes him to a special section. There are many irons there. They are all different colors and shapes. Mom tells Ben he can choose one iron to take home. Ben is very excited. He looks at all the irons. He sees a red one, a blue one, a green one, and more. + +Ben thinks hard. He likes all the colors, but he wants the best iron. He sees one iron that is very colorful. It has many colors on it, like a rainbow. It also has buttons and lights. Ben likes buttons and lights. He points to the colorful iron and tells mom he wants it. + +Mom smiles and nods. She picks up the colorful iron and puts it in a bag. She pays for it and gives it to Ben. Ben hugs the bag and thanks mom. He can't wait to play with his new iron at home. He tells mom he loves her and the colorful iron. Mom tells him she loves him too. They go home happy. +True was a little dog who liked to play with his ball. He had a big ball that was red and yellow and bounced very high. He would run and jump and catch the ball in his mouth. He was very happy. + +One day, he saw a bigger ball that was blue and green and shiny. It was on the other side of the road, near a big car. True wanted to play with that ball too. He thought it would bounce higher and be more fun. He did not listen to his mom, who told him to be careful and stay away from the road. + +"True, don't go there!" his mom barked. "The road is dangerous. There are many cars that can hurt you. You have a nice ball here. Play with this one." + +But True did not listen. He wanted to try the new ball. He ran across the road, not looking for cars. He did not see the big truck that was coming fast. The truck did not see True either. It was too late. + +BANG! + +True was hit by the truck. He felt a lot of pain. He dropped his ball. He could not move. He could not bark. He could only whimper. His mom ran to him and licked his face. She was very sad. She cried. + +"True, why did you do that?" she sobbed. "Why did you not listen to me? Why did you not be careful? Now you are hurt. You may not play again. You may not be happy again." + +True was sorry. He wished he had listened to his mom. He wished he had been careful. He wished he had played with his own ball. He learned a hard lesson. He learned that being greedy and disobedient can lead to trouble and pain. He learned that he should be happy with what he has and listen to his mom. He learned that he should be careful. But it was too late. He closed his eyes and did not open them again. + +The end. + +Moral: Be happy with what you have and listen to your mom. Be careful. +Lily and Ben like to play on the beach. They make sand castles and look for shells. One day, they find a big shell that is shiny and smooth. It has a hole in it. Lily puts it to her ear and listens. + +She hears a sound like a wave. She says, "Ben, listen! It is like the sea is in the shell!" Ben takes the shell and listens too. He nods and smiles. He says, "It is a magic shell. Maybe it is very old and has a story." + +They take the shell to their mom and dad. They ask them, "Do you know where this shell came from? It makes a wave sound." Mom and dad look at the shell. They say, "This is a conch shell. It is a kind of shell that some animals live in. The wave sound is the air inside the shell. This shell is ancient. It is older than you and us and even grandma and grandpa." + +Lily and Ben are amazed. They say, "Wow! How did it get here? Can we keep it?" Mom and dad say, "Maybe it came from far away, carried by the water. Maybe it was once part of a necklace or a horn. Yes, you can keep it. It is a special find." + +Lily and Ben are happy. They thank mom and dad and hug them. They put the shell in their bucket and go back to the beach. They play with the shell and pretend it is a phone or a trumpet. They snap their fingers and dance to the wave sound. They say, "This is the best shell ever. We love our ancient conch shell." +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to splash in the puddles and make mud pies. They had a big bucket of water and a small hose. + +"Let's soak the flowers!" Ben said. He turned on the hose and sprayed the water on the roses and the daisies. + +"No, Ben, stop!" Lily said. "You will hurt the flowers. They need a little water, not a lot." + +But Ben did not listen. He laughed and ran around the garden, soaking everything he saw. He soaked the grass, the fence, the birdhouse and the swing. + +Lily was angry. She picked up the bucket and followed Ben. She saw him soaking the dog's house. The dog was inside, trying to stay dry. + +"Ben, that's mean!" Lily shouted. She threw the bucket of water at Ben. The water hit him on the head and soaked his clothes and hair. + +"Hey, that's cold!" Ben cried. He dropped the hose and ran away. He looked for a place to hide. + +Lily felt sorry for Ben. She saw a mark on his forehead where the bucket had hit him. She ran after him and found him behind the shed. + +"Ben, are you okay?" Lily asked. She touched his mark gently. + +"Ow, that hurts!" Ben said. He rubbed his mark and sniffed. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. I didn't mean to hurt you. I was just mad because you soaked the flowers and the dog and everything." Lily said. + +"I'm sorry, too, Lily. I was just having fun. I didn't think about the flowers and the dog and everything." Ben said. + +They hugged and said sorry to each other. They were both wet and cold, but they felt better. + +"Let's go inside and get dry and warm." Lily said. + +"Okay. And let's be nice to the flowers and the dog and everything." Ben said. + +They held hands and walked to the house. They were brave and good friends. +Tom and Lily were playing with blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and houses and bridges with the blocks. They had many colors and shapes of blocks to choose from. + +They decided to make a fireplace with the blocks. They used red and orange blocks for the fire, and brown and gray blocks for the bricks. They added a yellow block for the spark, and a white block for the smoke. They were very proud of their fireplace. + +But then, their dog Spot came running into the living room. He saw the fireplace and thought it was a toy. He jumped on the blocks and knocked them down. He barked and wagged his tail. He wanted to play with Tom and Lily. + +Tom and Lily were not happy. They worked hard to make the fireplace. They shouted at Spot and told him to go away. They tried to fix the fireplace, but some blocks were missing. Spot had taken them to his bed. + +Tom and Lily went to Spot's bed and saw the blocks. They asked Spot to give them back. But Spot did not want to. He thought the blocks were his bones. He growled and hid the blocks under his paws. + +Tom and Lily thought Spot was silly. They laughed and tickled him. They said they would share the blocks with him, if he let them have some. Spot liked to be tickled. He wagged his tail and gave them some blocks. + +Tom and Lily thanked Spot and hugged him. They took the blocks and went back to the living room. They made a new fireplace, but this time they left some space for Spot. They invited him to join them and warm up by the fire. Spot was happy. He curled up next to the fireplace and licked their faces. They all smiled and played together. +Tim and Jen are playing in the garden. They have a spray bottle and a big onion. They want to make a funny joke. + +"Let's spray the onion and give it to Mom," Tim says. "She will think it is a flower." + +"OK," Jen says. "But we have to be very quiet." + +They spray the onion with water until it is wet and shiny. Then they sneak into the kitchen, where Mom is making lunch. + +"Mom, we have a present for you," Tim says. He holds out the onion. + +Mom smiles and takes the onion. She smells it and makes a face. + +"Yuck! This is not a flower, this is an onion!" she says. "Did you spray it with water?" + +Tim and Jen giggle. They think it is very funny. + +Mom is not angry. She laughs too. She hugs them and says, "You are very fit and clever, but you are also very silly. How about we make some onion soup with this onion?" + +Tim and Jen nod. They like onion soup. They help Mom chop the onion and put it in a pot. They are careful not to spray water on anything else. They have fun cooking with Mom. +Anna is a big girl now. She does not sleep in a crib anymore. She sleeps in a big bed with her teddy bear. But sometimes, she feels fearful at night. She hears noises and sees shadows. She wants to go to her mommy and daddy. + +One night, she hears a loud thump. She thinks it is a monster. She grabs her teddy bear and runs to her parents' room. She knocks on the door and cries. + +"Mommy, Daddy, help me! There is a monster in my room!" + +Her parents open the door and hug her. They turn on the light and see what made the noise. It is a book that fell from the shelf. + +"See, Anna, there is no monster. It is just a book. Books are not scary. They are fun. You can read them and learn new things." + +"But I don't like the dark. It makes me fearful." + +Her mommy smiles and gives her a kiss. + +"I have an idea. Why don't you wear this?" She hands her a necklace with a small star pendant. "This is a magic star. It will keep you safe and brave. Whenever you feel fearful, just look at it and remember that we love you." + +Anna puts on the necklace and feels better. She thanks her mommy and daddy and goes back to her room. She tucks her teddy bear under the covers and looks at her magic star. She feels safe and brave. She closes her eyes and falls asleep. +Here is one possible story, but there are many other ways to write it. + +Lila had a new doll that she loved very much. She named her doll Rose and gave her a pink dress and a hat. She took her doll everywhere she went and played with her all the time. + +One day, Lila went to the park with her mom and dad. She saw a big slide and wanted to try it. She asked her mom to hold her doll while she went to the slide. Her mom said yes and put the doll on the bench next to her. + +But while Lila was on the slide, a bad boy came and saw the doll. He liked the doll and wanted to take it. He looked around and saw that no one was watching. He grabbed the doll and ran away. + +Lila's mom saw the boy and shouted, "Hey, stop! That's not your doll, that's Lila's doll! Give it back, you thief!" She got up and ran after the boy. + +Lila heard her mom and saw the boy with her doll. She felt very sad and angry. She slid down the slide and followed her mom. She yelled, "Rose, Rose, come back! That's my doll, not yours!" + +The boy heard Lila and her mom and ran faster. He did not want to give back the doll. He liked the doll and thought it was his now. He ran to the street and tried to cross it. + +But he did not look both ways. He did not see the big car that was coming. The car honked and braked, but it was too late. The car hit the boy and the doll. The boy and the doll flew in the air and landed on the ground. + +Lila and her mom reached the street and saw the boy and the doll. They were both very hurt and bleeding. Lila's mom called for help and tried to help the boy. Lila ran to her doll and picked her up. She hugged her and cried. + +But her doll was broken. Her dress was torn and dirty. Her hat was gone. Her face was cracked and her eyes were closed. She did not look like Rose anymore. She looked like a sad toy. + +Lila tried to make her doll better. She tried to fix her dress and her face. She tried to open her eyes and make her smile. She tried to resist the tears and the pain. But she could not. She knew her doll was gone. She knew she would never play with her again. She knew it was the end. +Lila and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big tree with many leaves. They wanted to climb it and see what was up there. + +"Let's go, Lila!" Ben said. "Maybe we can find a bird or a squirrel." + +"OK, Ben!" Lila said. "But be careful. The tree is very high." + +They ran to the tree and started to climb. They held on to the branches and moved up. They felt the wind and the sun on their faces. They were happy. + +They reached a big hole in the tree. They wondered what was inside. They decided to peek. + +"Shh, Lila. Don't make noise. Maybe there is something sleeping," Ben whispered. + +Lila nodded. She moved closer to the hole and looked inside. She saw something white and soft. It was a dove. The dove had two eggs. The dove was sitting on the eggs to keep them warm. + +Lila smiled. She thought the dove and the eggs were very pretty. She wanted to touch them. She reached out her hand. + +"Stop, Lila! Don't do that!" Ben shouted. "You will scare the dove. You will hurt the eggs." + +But it was too late. The dove heard Ben's voice and saw Lila's hand. The dove was scared and angry. The dove flew out of the hole and pecked Lila's hand. Lila cried out and let go of the branch. She fell down. + +Ben saw Lila falling. He was scared and sorry. He tried to catch her. He fell down too. + +They landed on the grass. They were hurt and sad. They had scratches and bruises. They looked at the tree. The dove was back in the hole. The dove was protecting the eggs. The dove was not happy. + +Lila and Ben learned a lesson. They should not peek at things that are not theirs. They should not bother animals that are lively. They should be respectful and kind. They said sorry to the dove. They hugged each other. They went home. +Tom and Lily were playing hide and seek in the old house. Tom was the seeker and Lily was the hider. Lily ran up the stairs and looked for a good spot. She saw a big closet and opened the door. Inside, she saw a white sheet hanging from a hook. She thought it was a good place to hide, so she crawled under the sheet and waited. + +Tom counted to ten and started to look for Lily. He searched the rooms on the ground floor, but he could not find her. He decided to go up the stairs and check the other rooms. He opened the door to the closet and saw the white sheet. He thought Lily was hiding under it, so he pulled it off and shouted, "Found you!" + +But it was not Lily under the sheet. It was a ghost! The ghost had a pale face, hollow eyes and a long nose. It looked at Tom and said, "Boo!" + +Tom was so scared that he screamed and ran away. He tripped on the stairs and fell down. He hurt his knee and his elbow. He cried and called for Lily. + +Lily heard Tom's scream and came out of her hiding spot. She was hiding under the bed in the next room. She ran to Tom and saw the ghost. She was not scared of the ghost. She said, "Hello, ghost. What is your name?" + +The ghost was surprised that Lily was not scared of him. He said, "My name is Fred. I live in this house. I was just trying to have some fun. I did not mean to scare Tom." + +Lily said, "It's okay, Fred. Tom is just a baby. He is scared of everything. He is embarrassed that you saw him cry. Can you say sorry to him?" + +Fred said, "I'm sorry, Tom. I did not mean to hurt you. Do you want to be my friend?" + +Tom stopped crying and looked at Fred. He saw that Fred was not mean, just lonely. He said, "It's okay, Fred. I'm sorry I pulled your sheet. Do you want to play with us?" + +Fred smiled and said, "Yes, I do. Thank you for being nice to me. Do you like candy?" + +Tom and Lily nodded and said, "Yes, we do." + +Fred said, "I have some candy in my closet. But it is very old and bitter. Do you still want some?" + +Tom and Lily said, "No, thank you. We have some cookies in our backpack. Do you want some?" + +Fred said, "Yes, please. I have never had cookies before. They look yummy." + +Tom and Lily shared their cookies with Fred. They ate and talked and laughed. They became friends with the ghost. They played hide and seek again, but this time, Fred was the seeker. He was very good at finding them, because he could go through walls and doors. But he did not scare them anymore. He just tickled them and made them giggle. They had a lot of fun in the old house. +Tom and Lily went to the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and birds. But their favorite was the seal pool. The seals were big and gray, and they swam and jumped in the water. + +"Look, mom, the seals are so funny!" Lily said, pointing at a seal that was playing with a ball. + +"Yes, they are, sweetie. Do you want to feed them?" mom asked. + +"Yes, yes, please!" Tom and Lily said together. + +Mom bought some fish from a man and gave them to Tom and Lily. They walked to the edge of the pool, where some seals were waiting. + +"Be careful, kids. Don't touch the seals, they might bite. Just throw the fish to them," mom said. + +Tom and Lily nodded and threw the fish to the seals. The seals caught the fish with their mouths and made happy noises. + +"Wow, they are so smart!" Tom said. + +But Lily wanted to touch a seal. She saw a seal that was close to her. It looked friendly and cute. Lily reached out her hand and touched the seal's head. + +"Ouch!" Lily cried. The seal bit her finger. It hurt a lot. + +Mom ran to Lily and took her hand. She saw blood on her finger. + +"Oh, no, Lily, what did you do?" mom asked. + +"I touched the seal, mom. I wanted to pet it," Lily said, sobbing. + +Mom hugged Lily and said, "I'm sorry, honey, but you can't touch the seals. They are wild animals, not pets. They don't like to be touched by strangers. You have to be careful and listen to me." + +Lily nodded and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I won't touch the seals again." + +Mom took Lily to a nurse, who cleaned and bandaged her finger. Tom followed them, feeling nervous. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" Tom asked. + +Lily smiled and said, "I'm okay, Tom. Thank you. The seal didn't mean to hurt me. It was just scared." + +Tom hugged Lily and said, "I'm glad you're okay, Lily. I love you." + +"I love you too, Tom," Lily said. + +Mom smiled and said, "I love you both, kids. Now, let's go see some other animals, okay?" + +Tom and Lily nodded and said, "Okay, mom." + +They left the seal pool and went to see some other animals. They had fun, but they never touched the seals again. +Lily and Ben were adventurous kids. They liked to explore and try new things. One day, they saw a big apple tree in the backyard. They wanted to pick some apples and bake a pie. + +"Let's go get some apples, Ben!" Lily said. "We can make a yummy pie for mom and dad." + +"OK, Lily!" Ben said. "But we have to be careful. The tree is very high and the apples are very red." + +They climbed the tree and picked some apples. They put them in a basket and went to the kitchen. They found some flour, sugar, butter and cinnamon. They mixed them in a bowl and rolled out the dough. They cut the apples and put them on the dough. They folded the dough over the apples and made a big pie. + +"Wow, it looks good, Lily!" Ben said. "Let's put it in the oven and bake it." + +They turned on the oven and put the pie inside. They set the timer for 20 minutes and waited. They did not know that the oven was too hot and the pie would burn. + +After 20 minutes, the timer beeped. Lily and Ben ran to the oven and opened the door. Smoke came out and they coughed. The pie was black and hard. It smelled bad. + +"Oh no, Lily!" Ben said. "We ruined the pie! Mom and dad will be mad at us!" + +They heard mom and dad coming home. They were scared and hid under the table. Mom and dad saw the smoke and the pie. They were angry and sad. + +"Lily and Ben, what did you do?" mom said. "You made a mess and wasted food! You could have started a fire and hurt yourselves!" + +"We're sorry, mom!" Lily and Ben said. "We wanted to bake a pie for you. We were adventurous." + +"Well, being adventurous is not always good, kids," dad said. "You have to be careful and follow the rules. You have to ask us before you use the oven. You have to learn how to bake properly. You have to clean up the kitchen and apologize." + +Lily and Ben felt bad. They cried and said sorry. They helped mom and dad clean up the kitchen. They did not get to eat the pie. They learned their lesson. They were not adventurous for a long time. +Lily and Tom were playing with blocks. They liked to build towers and houses and cars. Lily had a big red block that she wanted to attach to her tower. She tried to put it on top, but it was too heavy. The tower fell down and the blocks went everywhere. + +"Oh no!" Lily said. "My tower is broken!" + +Tom came over and helped her pick up the blocks. He saw the big red block and had an idea. + +"Let's make a rocket!" he said. "We can attach the big red block to this long stick and make a nose. Then we can attach these small blocks to make wings and a tail. And we can use this paper to make fire." + +Lily liked the idea. She helped Tom make the rocket. They used tape and glue to attach the blocks and the paper. They made a strong rocket that looked like it could fly to the moon. + +"Ready, set, go!" Tom said. He pretended to push a button and made a loud noise. "Boom! The rocket is flying!" + +Lily and Tom ran after the rocket. They imagined that it was going up and up in the sky. They felt the heat of the sun on their faces. They smiled and laughed. + +But they did not see the big tree in front of them. The rocket hit the tree and broke into pieces. The paper fire fell to the ground and caught on some dry leaves. The leaves started to burn and make smoke. + +"Uh oh!" Lily and Tom said. "The rocket is on fire!" + +They ran away from the tree and called for help. Their mom came out and saw the fire. She quickly got a bucket of water and poured it on the fire. She put out the fire and made sure that Lily and Tom were safe. + +"What happened here?" she asked. "Why did you make a fire?" + +Lily and Tom looked at each other. They felt sorry and scared. + +"We were playing with blocks," Lily said. "We made a rocket and it hit the tree and it made fire." + +"We didn't mean to," Tom said. "We just wanted to have fun." + +Their mom hugged them and said, "I'm glad you're okay. But you have to be careful with fire. Fire can be very dangerous. It can hurt you and the trees and the animals. You have to respect fire and never play with it." + +Lily and Tom nodded. They said they were sorry and they learned their lesson. They helped their mom clean up the mess and said goodbye to the rocket. They decided to play with something else that was safer and more fun. +Lily and her mom went to the grocery store. Lily liked to look at all the things on the shelves. She saw a big box of cookies. She wanted some cookies. She asked her mom, "Mom, can I have some cookies, please?" + +Her mom said, "No, Lily, not today. We have enough cookies at home. You can have one after dinner." + +Lily was angry. She did not want to wait. She wanted cookies now. She started to cry and scream. She threw the box of cookies on the floor. She stomped her feet. + +Her mom was angry, too. She said, "Lily, stop that right now. You are being very naughty. You have to say sorry and pick up the box." + +Lily did not listen. She kept crying and screaming. She saw a man who worked at the store. He was wearing a red shirt. He came over to them. He said, "What is going on here? Why are you making so much noise?" + +Lily's mom said, "I'm sorry, sir. My daughter is having a tantrum. She wanted some cookies, but I said no." + +The man said, "I see. Well, maybe I can help. I have a special surprise for you, Lily. Do you want to see it?" + +Lily stopped crying and looked at the man. She was curious. She said, "What is it?" + +The man said, "Follow me." He took them to a corner of the store. There was a big sign that said, "Story Time". There were some chairs and a big book. There were also some other kids and their parents. The man said, "This is our story time. Every day, we read a fun story to the kids. Do you want to join us?" + +Lily nodded. She liked stories. She said, "Yes, please." + +The man said, "Great. Come and sit down. The story is about to start." He opened the book and began to read. The story was about a monkey who liked to clap his hands. He clapped when he was happy, when he was sad, when he was bored, and when he was scared. He clapped so much that he annoyed everyone in the jungle. But one day, he met a friend who liked to clap, too. They clapped together and had fun. + +Lily liked the story. She thought the monkey was funny. She clapped her hands along with the story. She smiled and laughed. She forgot about the cookies. + +Her mom was happy. She saw that Lily was having fun. She said, "Thank you, sir. You are very kind. You made my daughter happy." + +The man said, "You're welcome, ma'am. I'm glad you enjoyed the story. And don't worry about the cookies. I'll take care of them." + +He winked at Lily and said, "Maybe next time, you can have some cookies, if you are good." + +Lily said, "Okay. Thank you, sir. You are nice." + +She gave him a hug and a clap. Then she and her mom left the store. They went home and had dinner. Lily ate her vegetables and said, "Mom, can I have a cookie now?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, Lily, you can have one cookie. You were good at the end. I'm proud of you." + +Lily said, "Thank you, mom. I love you." + +She ate her cookie and clapped her hands. She was happy. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toy boat in the bathtub. They pretended that the boat was delivering important things to different places. They made noises like the boat's engine and the water splashing. + +"Look, Ben, we are delivering a big cake to the birthday party!" Lily said, holding a plastic plate on the boat. + +"Yum, yum, cake!" Ben said, licking his lips. "Can we have some too?" + +"Of course, we are the guests of honor!" Lily said, smiling. "But first, we have to deliver the cake safely. Watch out for the sharks!" + +Lily pointed to the rubber ducks that were floating in the water. She made scary sounds like the sharks were trying to bite the boat. + +"Quick, quick, drive the boat faster!" Ben said, turning the boat's wheel. "We don't want the sharks to eat our cake!" + +They dodged the ducks and reached the other end of the bathtub. They pretended that there was a big crowd waiting for them and cheering. + +"Yay, we did it! We delivered the cake!" Lily said, lifting the plate in the air. + +"Yay, we are the best boat drivers ever!" Ben said, high-fiving Lily. + +They put the plate on the edge of the tub and pretended to cut the cake and share it with the crowd. They also ate some themselves and made yummy noises. + +"That was a fun adventure!" Lily said, wiping her mouth. + +"Yes, it was!" Ben said, nodding. "Can we play with the boat again tomorrow?" + +"Sure, we can!" Lily said, hugging Ben. "Maybe we can deliver something else important. Like flowers, or books, or toys!" + +They laughed and hugged their boat. They were happy and proud of their delivery. +Anna and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Anna was a jolly lion and Ben was a brave elephant. They roared and trumpeted and chased each other around the couch. + +"Anna, Ben, it's time for your nap!" Mom called from the kitchen. She had been busy making a cake with butter and sugar and eggs. It smelled very good and she wanted to surprise them when they woke up. + +"But Mom, we're not sleepy!" Anna and Ben whined. They did not want to stop playing. They wanted to keep being a lion and an elephant. + +"Come on, sweeties, you need to rest your eyes and your bodies. You can play more later, I promise. And I have a special treat for you when you wake up." Mom said with a smile. She knew they loved cake and she hoped they would listen. + +Anna and Ben looked at each other. They were curious about the treat, but they still wanted to play. They decided to make a deal with Mom. + +"OK, Mom, we will nap, but only for a little bit. And then you will give us some cake, right?" Anna asked. + +"Yes, of course, my loves. But you have to nap for at least half an hour, OK? And no peeking at the cake!" Mom said. + +"OK, Mom, we will nap for half an hour. And no peeking at the cake!" Ben repeated. + +Anna and Ben hugged Mom and followed her to their bedroom. They put on their pajamas and climbed into their beds. Mom tucked them in and kissed them goodnight. + +"Sweet dreams, my jolly lion and my brave elephant. I love you very much." Mom said. + +"We love you too, Mom. And we love cake!" Anna and Ben said. + +Mom turned off the light and closed the door. She went back to the kitchen and finished the cake. She put it on a plate and sprinkled some sprinkles on top. She smiled and waited for Anna and Ben to wake up. She hoped they would like the cake as much as she liked them. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play in the garden. They had a big iron swing that their dad had made for them. They took turns to push each other and see who could go higher. + +"Look at me, Ben!" Lily shouted. "I can rise up to the sky!" + +"You are not so high, Lily!" Ben said. "I can rise higher than you!" + +They laughed and swung faster and faster. They felt the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They were happy and peaceful. + +But then they heard a loud noise. It was their dog, Spot, who had found a ball and wanted to play. He ran towards the swing and barked. + +"Spot, no!" Ben and Lily cried. "You will make us fall!" + +Spot did not listen. He jumped and tried to catch the ball. He hit the iron swing and made it shake. Ben and Lily lost their balance and fell off. They landed on the grass and hurt their knees. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" they cried. "Spot, you are bad!" + +Spot looked at them with his big eyes. He wagged his tail and licked their faces. He did not mean to hurt them. He just wanted to have fun. + +"Spot, we are sorry," Ben and Lily said. "We know you are good. But you have to be careful. You can't play with the swing. It is dangerous." + +They hugged Spot and gave him the ball. They decided to play fetch with him instead. They threw the ball and he ran after it. They chased him and he chased them. They had a new game and they were happy and peaceful again. +Lily and Ben are playing hide and seek in the park. Lily is the seeker and Ben is the hider. Lily counts to ten and then opens her eyes. She looks around and tries to find Ben. + +She sees a big tree with many leaves. She thinks Ben might be hiding behind the tree. She runs to the tree and says, "Ben, are you here?" But there is no answer. She looks behind the tree and sees a fat squirrel eating a nut. The squirrel looks at her and runs away. Lily says, "You are not Ben. You are a squirrel." + +She sees a slide with a red top. She thinks Ben might be hiding on the top of the slide. She climbs the slide and says, "Ben, are you here?" But there is no answer. She looks on the top of the slide and sees a blue bird singing a song. The bird looks at her and flies away. Lily says, "You are not Ben. You are a bird." + +She sees a bench with a green cushion. She thinks Ben might be hiding under the cushion. She runs to the bench and says, "Ben, are you here?" But there is no answer. She lifts the cushion and sees a yellow ball. The ball rolls away. Lily says, "You are not Ben. You are a ball." + +She is sad and tired. She cannot find Ben. She sits on the bench and says, "Where are you, Ben? I give up." + +Then she hears a giggle from behind the bench. She turns around and sees Ben smiling at her. He says, "You found me, Lily. I was hiding behind the bench. You are a good seeker." + +Lily is happy and hugs Ben. She says, "You are a good hider, Ben. You are my friend." + +They laugh and play some more. They have fun in the park. +Lily and Ben are playing with cards. They have many cards with pictures of animals, fruits and colors. They want to match the cards that are the same. + +"Look, I have a card with a yellow banana," Lily says. "Do you have a card with a yellow banana?" + +Ben looks at his cards. He has a card with a yellow sun, a card with a red apple, and a card with a blue bird. He does not have a card with a yellow banana. + +"No, I don't have a card with a yellow banana," Ben says. "But I have a card with a red apple. Do you have a card with a red apple?" + +Lily looks at her cards. She has a card with a yellow banana, a card with a green frog, and a card with a pink flower. She does not have a card with a red apple. + +"No, I don't have a card with a red apple," Lily says. "But I have a card with a green frog. Do you have a card with a green frog?" + +Ben looks at his cards. He has a card with a yellow sun, a card with a red apple, and a card with a blue bird. He does not have a card with a green frog. + +"No, I don't have a card with a green frog," Ben says. "But I have a card with a blue bird. Do you have a card with a blue bird?" + +Lily looks at her cards. She has a card with a yellow banana, a card with a green frog, and a card with a pink flower. She does not have a card with a blue bird. + +"No, I don't have a card with a blue bird," Lily says. "We don't have any cards that match. This is hard." + +Ben and Lily are sad. They want to match the cards and have fun. They look at the table. There is a bowl of grapes on the table. The grapes are purple and round. + +"Hey, I have an idea," Ben says. "Let's eat the grapes. They are purple and round. They match." + +"Okay, let's eat the grapes," Lily says. "They look yummy." + +Ben and Lily take some grapes from the bowl. They put them in their mouths. They bite the grapes. The grapes are juicy and sweet. + +"Mmm, the grapes are good," Ben says. "They have a nice taste." + +"Yes, the grapes are good," Lily says. "They have a nice taste." + +Ben and Lily smile. They eat more grapes. They forget about the cards. They are happy. + +They look out the window. They see the sky. The sky is blue and bright. They see the sun. The sun is yellow and warm. They see the clouds. The clouds are white and fluffy. + +"Look, the sky is blue and bright," Ben says. "The sun is yellow and warm. The clouds are white and fluffy. They match." + +"Yes, they match," Lily says. "They are pretty." + +Ben and Lily look at the sky. They see a bird. The bird is blue and small. The bird flies in the sky. The bird sings a song. + +"Look, a bird," Ben says. "The bird is blue and small. The bird flies in the sky. The bird sings a song." + +"Yes, a bird," Lily says. "The bird is blue and small. The bird flies in the sky. The bird sings a song." + +Ben and Lily listen to the bird. The bird sounds happy. The bird sounds distant. + +"Can we catch the bird?" Ben asks. + +"No, we can't catch the bird," Lily says. "The bird is distant. The bird is free." + +Ben and Lily nod. They understand. They watch the bird. They enjoy the bird. They are happy. +Lily and Sam were playing in the park. They liked to run and slide and swing. They saw a big helicopter in the sky. It was loud and fast. + +"Wow, look at the helicopter!" Lily said. "It is so cool!" + +"I want to fly in a helicopter!" Sam said. "It must be fun!" + +They ran to the fence and waved at the helicopter. They hoped it would see them and say hello. + +But the helicopter did not see them. It did not say hello. It flew away and left them behind. + +"That was rude!" Lily said. "The helicopter did not wave back!" + +"Maybe it was busy," Sam said. "Maybe it had to go somewhere important." + +"Or maybe it was mean," Lily said. "Maybe it did not like us." + +They felt sad and angry. They did not like the helicopter anymore. + +They decided to play something else. They saw a big box near the trash can. It was empty and open. + +"Let's make our own helicopter!" Lily said. "We can use the box and some sticks and leaves!" + +"That sounds fun!" Sam said. "We can make it better than the rude helicopter!" + +They took the box and some sticks and leaves. They worked hard and made a helicopter. It had a body, a tail, a propeller and a cockpit. + +They got inside the box and pretended to fly. They made noises and moved the sticks and leaves. + +"We are flying in our helicopter!" Lily said. "We are going to see the world!" + +"We are the best pilots ever!" Sam said. "We are friendly and nice!" + +They smiled and laughed. They had fun in their helicopter. They did not care about the rude helicopter anymore. They were happy. +Lily liked to read books. She had many books with pictures and words. She liked books about animals, and books about cars, and books about stars. But her favorite book was about an engine. The engine was red and shiny, and it could go very fast. The book showed how the engine worked, and what it did on the tracks. + +One day, Lily saw a real engine at the station. It looked like the one in her book. She wanted to see it closer. She ran to the engine, but her mom said, "No, Lily, you can't go there. It's dangerous. The engine might start and go away. You have to stay with me." Lily was sad. She wanted to touch the engine, and hear it, and smell it. She thought her mom was mean. + +Lily waited until her mom was busy. She saw a man with a hat and a whistle. He was the driver of the engine. He was talking to another man. Lily saw her chance. She sneaked to the engine, and climbed inside. She saw many buttons and levers. She remembered some of them from her book. She wanted to try them. She was very naughty. + +She pushed a button, and the engine made a loud noise. She pulled a lever, and the engine moved. She was scared, but also excited. She felt like she was in her book. She didn't see the driver running to the engine, or the people shouting, or the other trains on the tracks. She only saw the engine going faster and faster. + +The driver managed to get inside the engine. He saw Lily in the seat. He was angry, but also worried. He grabbed Lily, and put her on his lap. He tried to stop the engine, but it was too late. The engine crashed into another train. There was a big bang, and a lot of smoke. Lily and the driver were hurt. They had to go to the hospital. Lily was very sorry. She learned a hard lesson. She never played with engines again. She only read about them in her books. +Lila and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a huge monkey on a tree. The monkey was eating a banana. + +"Look, a huge monkey!" Lila said. + +"Can we play with it?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is friendly, maybe not. Let's test it," Lila said. + +She picked up a small stone and threw it at the monkey. The monkey saw the stone and got angry. It threw the banana peel at Lila and Tom. + +"Ouch! That hurt!" Lila cried. + +"Run! The huge monkey is mad!" Tom shouted. + +They ran away from the tree and hid behind a bench. The monkey made loud noises and showed its teeth. + +"That was a bad test. The huge monkey does not like us," Lila said. + +"Next time, let's not throw stones at animals. Maybe we can give them food or toys instead," Tom said. + +They learned their lesson and decided to be nice to the huge monkey and other animals in the park. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys in their room. One day, they find a big box in the closet. They open the box and see many things inside. They see a ball, a hat, a book, a car, and a rope. + +"Wow, look at all these things!" Tim says. "Let's play with them!" + +"OK, but be careful with the rope," Sam says. "Mom said it is not a toy. It can hurt you." + +Tim does not listen to Sam. He takes the rope and wraps it around his arm. He thinks it is fun to twist the rope and make it tight. + +"Look, Sam, I have a rope arm!" Tim says. "It is useful. I can lift things with it." + +Sam shakes his head. He thinks Tim is silly. He plays with the car and the ball. He does not want to play with the rope. + +Tim gets bored with the rope arm. He wants to take it off. But he cannot. The rope is too tight. It hurts his arm. He tries to pull the rope, but it does not move. + +"Sam, help me!" Tim cries. "The rope is stuck. It hurts. I want it off!" + +Sam hears Tim and runs to him. He sees the rope around Tim's arm. He tries to untwist the rope, but it is too hard. He cannot do it. + +"Tim, I can't help you," Sam says. "The rope is too tight. We need Mom or Dad." + +Tim feels scared. He feels his arm getting numb. He wishes he did not play with the rope. He wishes he listened to Sam. + +"Sam, go get Mom or Dad," Tim says. "Hurry, please!" + +Sam nods. He runs out of the room. He looks for Mom or Dad. But he does not see them. They are not in the house. They went to the store. They left a note on the table. It says: "We will be back soon. Stay in your room and play nicely. Love, Mom and Dad." + +Sam feels sad. He does not know what to do. He wants to help Tim, but he cannot. He wants Mom or Dad, but they are not here. He sits on the floor and cries. He hopes they will come back soon. He hopes Tim will be OK. But he does not know. He is afraid. +One day, a little boy named Ben wanted to go to the park with his mom. He put on his shoes and his hat and ran to the door. But his mom said, "Wait, Ben. We can't go to the park yet. It is too dark and cold outside. We have to wait for the sun to come up." + +Ben was sad. He did not like to wait. He wanted to play on the swings and the slide and the sandbox. He asked his mom, "When will the sun come up, mom? How long do we have to wait?" + +His mom smiled and hugged him. She said, "The sun will come up soon, Ben. It is almost morning. Do you want to see how the sun starts the day? Come with me to the window and we can watch together." + +Ben followed his mom to the window. He saw the sky was dark and full of stars. He liked the stars. They were shiny and pretty. His mom said, "The stars are like the sun's friends. They keep the sky bright at night. But when the sun comes up, they go to sleep. Can you see the sun, Ben? It is hiding behind the hills." + +Ben looked hard. He saw a tiny bit of orange light peeking over the hills. He said, "There it is, mom! There is the sun! It is starting to come up!" + +His mom said, "Yes, Ben. You are right. The sun is starting to come up. And look, the sky is changing color. It is not dark anymore. It is blue and pink and purple. And the stars are fading away. They are saying goodbye to the sun and to us. Can you say goodbye to the stars, Ben?" + +Ben waved his hand and said, "Bye, stars! Thank you for being bright and pretty. See you again at night!" + +His mom said, "You are very wise, Ben. You know a lot about the sun and the stars. And you are very patient. You waited for the sun to come up. Now we can go to the park and have fun. Are you ready, Ben?" + +Ben nodded and said, "Yes, mom! I am ready! Let's go to the park and play!" He grabbed his mom's hand and ran to the door. He was happy. He liked the sun and the stars and the park. He liked his mom. He had a good day. +Ben and Mia liked to play trains. They had a big box of tracks and cars and a toy station. They made a long track that went around the room and under the table. They pretended the table was a tunnel. + +One day, they wanted to make the track even longer. They asked Mom for more tracks. Mom said she would look for them, but she was busy with baby Sam. Ben and Mia had to wait. They did not like to wait. They wanted to play now. + +They decided to play with the track they had. Ben was the driver and Mia was the passenger. They made train noises and moved the cars along the track. They went fast and slow, and stopped at the station. They had fun. + +But when they came to the tunnel, they saw something. It was baby Sam. He had crawled under the table and was playing with the tracks. He pulled them apart and made them bend. He smiled and giggled. + +Ben and Mia were not happy. They said, "No, Sam, no! That is our track! You broke it!" They tried to get the tracks back, but Sam did not let go. He cried and kicked. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see. She saw the mess and said, "Oh, dear. What happened here?" She picked up Sam and said, "Sorry, Ben and Mia. Sam did not know. He just wanted to play, too. Let me help you fix the track." + +Ben and Mia were still mad, but they knew Mom was right. Sam was too little to understand. They said, "OK, Mom. But can you find more tracks, please? We want to make the track longer." + +Mom said, "I will try, but it might take some time. Can you be patient?" Ben and Mia nodded. They knew they had to wait. They said, "OK, Mom. But hurry up. We are ready to play." +Tom and Lily were gifted twins. They liked to play with their toys and make things with their hands. One day, they found a big box in the garage. They wondered what was inside. + +"Let's open it!" Tom said. + +"OK!" Lily agreed. + +They opened the box and saw many colorful balloons. They were happy and excited. They wanted to fill the balloons with air and make them fly. + +They took a pump and started to fill the balloons. They filled one, two, three, four, five balloons. They tied them with strings and held them in their hands. + +"Look, they are so pretty!" Lily said. + +"Yes, they are!" Tom said. + +They ran outside with their balloons. They felt the wind on their faces. The wind was strong and playful. It blew the balloons up and down, left and right. + +"Wow, they are flying!" Tom said. + +"Let's fly with them!" Lily said. + +They let go of the strings and jumped in the air. They pretended to be birds and planes. They laughed and shouted. + +The wind carried the balloons away. They watched them disappear in the sky. + +"Bye, balloons!" Tom said. + +"Bye, balloons!" Lily said. + +They hugged each other and smiled. They had fun with their gifted box. They thanked the wind for playing with them. They went back to the garage to find more things to play with. They were happy twins. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and hide. They saw a big door in the wall. It was brown and old and had a lock. + +"Let's see what's behind the door!" said Ben. He ran to the door and tried to open it. But it was locked. He pulled and pushed and kicked. But it did not move. + +"Stop, Ben! You will hurt yourself!" said Lily. She was calm and smart. She looked around and saw a key. It was shiny and silver and had a hole. She picked it up and ran to the door. + +"Look, Ben! I found a key! Maybe it can unlock the door!" said Lily. She put the key in the lock and turned it. The lock made a click. The door opened. + +"Wow, Lily! You did it! Let's see what's behind the door!" said Ben. He was happy and curious. He followed Lily inside the door. + +But behind the door was a big dog. It was black and furry and had sharp teeth. It barked and growled and jumped at them. + +"Help, Lily! The dog is angry and scary!" said Ben. He was afraid and sad. He felt pain in his leg. The dog bit him. + +"Run, Ben! Run to the garden!" said Lily. She was brave and fast. She grabbed Ben's hand and pulled him out of the door. She slammed the door and locked it. + +They ran to their mom. She was kind and gentle. She hugged them and kissed them. She put a bandage on Ben's leg. She gave them cookies and milk. + +"It's okay, Ben. The dog can't hurt you anymore. The door is locked. You are safe." said Lily. She was calm and sweet. She smiled at Ben. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are a good sister. You saved me." said Ben. He was grateful and proud. He smiled at Lily. + +They ate their cookies and drank their milk. They felt better. They played in the garden. They liked to run and jump and hide. But they never went near the door again. +Lila and Ben like to play in the garden. They have a lot of plants that they water and watch grow. They have flowers, carrots, tomatoes and pumpkins. They are very proud of their plants. + +One day, they see a big hole in their pumpkin. They go closer and see a rat inside. The rat is eating their pumpkin and making it rot. Lila and Ben are very angry and sad. + +"Hey, rat, get out of our pumpkin!" Lila shouts. "You are rude and mean. You are ruining our plant." + +The rat looks at Lila and Ben and laughs. "Ha ha, this is my pumpkin now. It is yummy and juicy. You can't have it. Go away, you silly kids." + +Ben picks up a stick and tries to poke the rat. The rat bites the stick and hisses. "Ow, you hurt me. You are rude and mean too. I will bite you if you come closer." + +Lila and Ben are scared and run away. They look for their mom and tell her what happened. Mom is very sorry and hugs them. She says she will help them get rid of the rat and get a new pumpkin. She says they are brave and good. Lila and Ben feel better and thank their mom. They hope their other plants are safe and happy. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they found a long and thin path made of wood in the park. It was like a bridge over the grass. They wanted to cross it, but it looked hard. + +"Can you balance on the path?" Tom asked Lily. + +"I don't know. Maybe you can go first and show me," Lily said. + +Tom nodded and stepped on the path. He tried to walk slowly and carefully, but the path was wobbly and he lost his balance. He fell off the path and landed on the grass. He was not hurt, but he felt silly. + +Lily laughed and said, "You are not good at balancing, Tom. Let me try. I can do better than you." + +She climbed on the path and started to walk. She was faster and more confident than Tom, but she was also more careless. She did not pay attention to where she was going and she stepped on a loose plank. The plank broke and Lily fell off the path too. She landed on the grass next to Tom. She was not hurt, but she felt sorry. + +Tom and Lily looked at each other and realized they were both wrong. They should not have been proud or mean. They should have helped each other and learned from their mistakes. + +They hugged and said, "We are sorry, Tom. We are sorry, Lily. We are twins and we should be friends. Balancing on the path is hard, but it is easier if we work together." + +They got up and tried again. This time, they held hands and walked slowly and carefully. They cheered each other and praised each other. They made it to the other side of the path and felt happy. + +They learned that balancing on the path was not only a game, but also a lesson. They learned that being useful and kind was better than being selfish and rude. They learned that being twins was a gift and a joy. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play in the forest. They knew many animals and plants there. One day, they saw a big mushroom with red spots. It looked yummy. + +"Can we eat it?" Lily asked Tom. + +Tom shook his head. "No, Lily. It is bad. It can make us sick. We have to choose a good mushroom. A good mushroom is brown or white. It has no spots." + +Lily nodded. She wanted to be smart like Tom. She looked around and saw a small brown mushroom. She picked it up and showed it to Tom. + +"Is this a good mushroom?" she asked. + +Tom smiled. "Yes, Lily. This is a good mushroom. You are smart. We can eat it. But we have to wash it first. And we have to share it with Mom and Dad." + +Lily and Tom ran back to their house with the mushroom. They washed it and cut it in four pieces. They gave one piece to Mom and one piece to Dad. They ate the other two pieces. They liked the mushroom. It was tasty. + +Mom and Dad hugged them and said, "You are good children. You know how to choose a good mushroom. You are smart. We are proud of you." +Tom and Lily are twins. They share a room and a bed. Every morning, their alarm makes a loud noise to wake them up. But Tom and Lily do not like the alarm. They like to sleep more. + +One day, Tom has an idea. He says to Lily, "Let us hide the alarm under the pillow. Then we will not hear it and we can sleep more." Lily thinks this is a good idea. She says, "Yes, let us do that." They hide the alarm under the pillow and go to sleep. + +The next morning, the alarm makes a loud noise under the pillow. But Tom and Lily do not hear it. They sleep more. Their mom and dad do not hear it either. They sleep more. The sun is high in the sky when they wake up. They are late for school and work. + +Their mom and dad are angry. They say, "Why did you hide the alarm under the pillow? You made us late for school and work. That is not nice. You have to listen to the alarm and get up on time." Tom and Lily are sorry. They say, "We are sorry, mom and dad. We did not mean to make you late. We just wanted to sleep more. We will not hide the alarm again." Their mom and dad hug them and say, "We love you, Tom and Lily. But you have to follow the rules. The alarm is there to help you. Now hurry up and get ready. We have to go." Tom and Lily get ready and go with their mom and dad. They learn their lesson. They do not hide the alarm again. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys and draw pictures. One day, Lily gets a new table for her room. It is big and white and has a drawer. Lily is very happy. + +She calls Tom and says, "Tom, come and see my new table. It is very nice. We can play and draw on it." + +Tom comes to Lily's house and sees the new table. He likes it too. He says, "Wow, Lily, your new table is very nice. Can I play and draw on it with you?" + +Lily says, "Yes, of course. You are my friend. We can share my new table." + +They play and draw on the new table. They have fun. They make a picture of a house and a tree and a sun. They write their names on the picture. Lily writes "Lily" and Tom writes "Tom". + +They are proud of their picture. They show it to Lily's mom. Lily's mom says, "What a beautiful picture. You are very good at drawing. And you wrote your names too. That is very smart." + +Lily and Tom smile. They say, "Thank you, mom. We like to draw. And we like to share. Sharing is good." + +Lily's mom says, "Yes, sharing is good. You are very kind and generous. I am proud of you. And I am sure Tom's mom is proud of him too." + +Lily and Tom hug Lily's mom. They say, "We love you, mom. And we love our new table. And we love each other." + +The end. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a big box under a tree. It was brown and dirty. + +"Let's see what's inside!" Ben said. He ran to the box and opened it. He saw something shiny. He took it out. It was a ring. It had a red stone that sparkled in the sun. + +"Wow, look at this!" Ben said. He put the ring on his hand. It was too big for him, but he didn't care. He felt happy. + +Anna came to see the ring. She didn't like it. She thought it was ugly. It was old and scratched. The red stone looked like blood. + +"Yuck, that's a bad ring!" Anna said. She tried to take it off Ben's hand. But Ben didn't let her. He held the ring tight. + +"No, it's mine! It's pretty!" Ben said. He pushed Anna away. Anna fell on the grass. She started to cry. + +Ben felt bad. He didn't want to hurt Anna. He was his friend. He looked at the ring. It didn't shine anymore. It looked dark and cold. He felt scared. + +He took the ring off his hand. He threw it back in the box. He ran to Anna. He hugged her and said he was sorry. + +Anna stopped crying. She hugged Ben back. She said she was sorry too. They smiled at each other. They didn't care about the ring anymore. They went back to play. They had fun. + +The box stayed under the tree. Nobody touched it. The ring was inside. It waited for someone else to find it. It wanted to shine again. It wanted to make someone happy. Or sad. Or both. +One day, Lily and Ben went to the park with Mom. They saw a big slide and wanted to try it. Mom said they could go, but they had to be careful. + +Lily and Ben ran to the slide and climbed the steps. They looked down and saw how high they were. Lily was brave and went first. She sat on the slide and pushed herself. She went very fast and felt the wind in her hair. She laughed and shouted, "Whee!" + +Ben saw Lily having fun and wanted to go too. He sat on the slide and pushed himself. But he pushed too hard and went too fast. He felt dizzy and scared. He closed his eyes and screamed, "Help!" + +Lily heard Ben and looked up. She saw him coming down the slide like a rocket. She got up and ran to him. She wanted to catch him and make him stop. But she was too late. Ben hit the ground and rolled over. He was covered in dirt and grass. He opened his eyes and saw Lily. He saw her red dress and her black shoes. He saw her worried face and her big smile. + +Lily hugged Ben and said, "Are you okay, Ben?" Ben nodded and said, "I'm okay, Lily. But that was too fast. I don't like the slide." Lily said, "It's okay, Ben. I like the slide, but you don't have to. We can play something else. Do you want to swing?" Ben said, "Yes, I like the swing. Let's go swing." Lily and Ben held hands and walked to the swing. Mom followed them and smiled. She was happy that they were safe and that they loved each other. +Ben and Lily were playing with their blocks. They wanted to make a big building, like the ones they saw in the city. They put the blocks on top of each other, one by one, until they had a tall tower. + +"Wow, look at our building!" Ben said. "It is so high and strong!" + +Lily nodded. "It is the best building ever! I believe we can make it even higher!" + +They reached for more blocks, but then they heard a loud growl. It was not a scary animal, it was their tummy. They were hungry! + +"Uh-oh, I think we need some food," Lily said. + +"Me too," Ben said. "Let's go ask Mommy for a snack." + +They left their building and ran to the kitchen, where Mommy was making sandwiches. + +"Mommy, Mommy, we are hungry!" they said. + +Mommy smiled. "Of course you are, you have been working hard on your building. Here, have some sandwiches and milk. They will make you strong and happy." + +"Thank you, Mommy!" Ben and Lily said. They ate their sandwiches and drank their milk. They felt much better. + +"Can we go back to our building now?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, but be careful not to knock it down," Mommy said. + +Ben and Lily nodded. They ran back to their blocks, ready to make their building even higher. They loved playing with their blocks. They believed they could make anything they wanted. +Lily and Ben are playing with their toy cars in the living room. They pretend they are drivers who deliver things to different places. Lily has a red car and Ben has a blue car. + +"Beep beep! I have a big box for you, Ben!" Lily says, driving her car to Ben's sofa. "What is in it?" + +"It is a surprise, Lily. You have to open it and see!" Ben says, smiling. He helps Lily lift the box from her car. + +Lily opens the box and gasps. Inside, there are many shiny things that make sparks. They are fireworks! Lily and Ben love fireworks. They want to see them light up the sky. + +"Wow! These are so pretty, Ben! Where did you get them?" Lily asks, picking up a firework. + +"I got them from the crazy man who lives next door. He said he had too many and gave them to me," Ben says, picking up another firework. + +"The crazy man? He is scary, Ben. He has a big beard and a loud voice. He always yells at us when we play outside. Are you sure he gave them to you?" Lily asks, feeling worried. + +"Yes, he did. He said they are fun and safe. He said we can use them anytime we want. Come on, Lily, let's go outside and try them!" Ben says, grabbing Lily's hand and running to the door. + +"Wait, Ben! I don't think that's a good idea. We don't know how to use them. They might be dangerous. We should ask Mom or Dad first," Lily says, pulling back. + +"No, Lily, don't be a baby. We can do it ourselves. It will be fun. Trust me," Ben says, pushing the door open. + +Lily and Ben go outside with the fireworks. They don't see the crazy man watching them from his window. He has a wicked grin on his face. He has a plan. He wants to make a big boom. He wants to scare Lily and Ben. He wants to have fun. He is crazy. +Ben and Lily liked to play with trains. They had a big box of tracks and cars and a station. They made long and twisty routes on the floor. Sometimes they had races or crashes. + +One day, Ben wanted to make his train faster. He saw a button on the station that said "increase". He wondered what it did. He pushed it and the train started to go faster and faster. He was happy and laughed. + +Lily saw what Ben did and got scared. She said, "Ben, stop! Your train is too fast! It will fall off the track!" But Ben was stubborn. He did not listen to Lily. He said, "No, Lily, it is fun! My train is the best!" + +Lily tried to grab the station and turn off the button. But Ben pushed her away. He said, "Lily, go away! This is my station!" They started to fight over the station. They pulled and tugged and shouted. + +But they did not see what was happening to the train. It was going so fast that it could not stay on the track. It jumped over a curve and flew into the air. It landed on the couch and broke into pieces. Ben and Lily stopped fighting and looked at the mess. They felt sad and sorry. They wished they had listened to each other. They said, "We are sorry, train. We are sorry, station. We are sorry, Lily. We are sorry, Ben." They hugged and said, "Let's play nicely next time." +Tom and Sue were playing in the garden. They had a lot of toys, but they wanted more. They saw a big box under a tree. They ran to the box and opened it. Inside, they found many shiny things. They were happy and took them out. + +"Look, Sue, this is a ring. It has a red stone. It is very pretty," Tom said. + +"And this is a necklace. It has a blue stone. It is very pretty, too," Sue said. + +They put the ring and the necklace on. They felt a strange feeling. They felt like they had power. They felt like they could do anything they wanted. + +They looked at their other toys. They did not like them anymore. They thought they were old and boring. They decided to bury them in the ground. They dug a big hole and threw their toys in. They covered them with dirt. They did not care about their toys anymore. They only cared about the shiny things. + +They played with the shiny things for a long time. They did not share them with anyone. They did not listen to anyone. They did not say please or thank you. They were rude and mean. They made everyone unhappy. + +Soon, they felt very sleepy. They yawned and rubbed their eyes. They wanted to go to bed. But they did not want to take off the shiny things. They thought they would lose their power. They thought someone would take them away. They were afraid and greedy. + +They went to their room and lay down on their bed. They held the shiny things tightly. They tried to sleep. But they could not. They had bad dreams. They saw their toys in the ground. They saw their friends and family angry and sad. They saw themselves lonely and unhappy. They woke up and cried. + +They realized they had made a big mistake. They did not want the shiny things anymore. They wanted their toys back. They wanted their friends and family back. They wanted to be good and kind. They took off the ring and the necklace. They felt the strange feeling go away. They felt sorry and ashamed. + +They ran to the garden. They dug up the hole. They took out their toys. They cleaned them and hugged them. They were glad to see them again. They were their real treasures. + +They went to their friends and family. They said sorry and gave them hugs. They said please and thank you. They shared their toys and played nicely. They made everyone happy. + +They learned a lesson. They learned that the shiny things were not power. They were trouble. They learned that power is not being rude and mean. It is being good and kind. They learned that the best things in life are not things. They are love and friendship. +Lily was a little lamb who lived on a farm with her mother and many other animals. She liked to play in the hay with her friends, but sometimes she was naughty and wandered away from the barn. One day, she saw a big red truck on the road and wanted to go closer. She did not listen to her mother, who told her to stay away from the truck. She ran across the road without looking and almost got hit by the truck. + +The driver of the truck was very angry and shouted at Lily. "You silly lamb, you could have been hurt! Don't you know the road is dangerous? Go back to your farm and stay there!" He honked his horn and drove away. + +Lily was very scared and sorry. She ran back to the barn and found her mother, who was worried sick. She hugged her mother and said, "I'm sorry, Mommy, I was bad. I went to the road and almost got hit by the truck. The truck man was mad at me and yelled at me. I won't do it again, I promise." + +Her mother was relieved and glad that Lily was safe. She said, "I'm happy you're okay, my dear. But you have to be careful and obey me. The road is not a place for lambs. It's for trucks and cars and people. They can hurt you if you're not careful. You have to stay in the farm and play in the hay. That's where you belong and where you're safe." + +Lily nodded and said, "I understand, Mommy. I'm sorry I made you worry. I love you, Mommy." She kissed her mother and said, "Can we pray and thank God for keeping me safe?" + +Her mother smiled and said, "Of course, my dear. Let's pray and thank God for His protection and love. He is always watching over us and helping us. He wants us to be good and happy and successful. He loves us, too." + +They prayed together and thanked God for everything. Then they cuddled in the hay and fell asleep. Lily learned her lesson and never went to the road again. She was a good and happy lamb who played in the hay with her friends and listened to her mother. She was successful in being a good lamb and pleasing God. +Timmy was very excited. Today was his birthday and he knew he would get a gift from his grandma. He loved his grandma very much. She was elderly and had white hair and glasses. She always told him stories and gave him cookies. + +Timmy ran to the door when he heard the bell ring. He opened it and saw his grandma smiling. She had a big box wrapped in colorful paper. "Happy birthday, Timmy!" she said and hugged him. "I have a special gift for you. Do you want to open it now?" + +Timmy nodded and took the box. He ran to the living room and sat on the floor. He tore the paper and opened the box. Inside was a fluffy teddy bear with a red bow. Timmy gasped and smiled. He loved teddy bears. He hugged the bear and thanked his grandma. + +"His name is Benny," his grandma said. "He is very old and wise. He was my teddy bear when I was a little girl. He helped me through many hard times. He was my best friend. And now he is yours. He will always be with you and protect you." + +Timmy felt a warm feeling in his heart. He looked at his grandma and saw tears in her eyes. He knew she was happy and sad at the same time. He knew she was giving him something very precious. He hugged her and said, "I love you, grandma. And I love Benny. He is the best gift ever." +Anna liked to play the flute. She learned from her mom, who was a good flute player. Anna practiced every day and made nice sounds. She wanted to show her friends at school how well she could play. + +One day, Anna brought her flute to school. She asked her teacher if she could play for the class. Her teacher said yes, but only after lunch. Anna was happy and waited patiently. She was an obedient girl. + +But when lunch time came, Anna saw a problem. There was a big dog in the playground. The dog was not friendly. It barked and growled at the children. Anna was scared of the dog. She did not want to go outside. + +She told her teacher she did not want to go to the playground. She wanted to stay inside and play the flute. Her teacher said no. She said Anna had to go outside with the other children. She said it was good for her to get some fresh air and exercise. She said Anna could play the flute later. + +Anna did not listen. She refused to go outside. She held her flute tightly and hid under her desk. She said she was afraid of the dog. She said she only wanted to play the flute. She said she did not care about anything else. + +Her teacher was not happy. She tried to persuade Anna to come out. She said the dog was not dangerous. She said there was a fence around the playground. She said she would watch over Anna. She said she was proud of Anna's flute playing, but she also wanted her to be brave and sociable. + +But Anna did not listen. She refused to come out. She stayed under her desk and played the flute. She made loud and angry sounds. She did not care if anyone heard her. She did not care if anyone liked her. She did not care if anyone was disappointed in her. + +She did not know that the dog liked music. She did not know that the dog heard her flute playing. She did not know that the dog jumped over the fence. She did not know that the dog came into the classroom. She did not know that the dog was behind her. + +She only knew when the dog licked her face. She screamed and dropped her flute. She looked up and saw the dog. The dog wagged its tail and smiled. The dog wanted to be her friend. + +Anna was surprised. She was not scared anymore. She saw that the dog was not mean. She saw that the dog was playful. She saw that the dog liked her flute. She smiled and petted the dog. She said she was sorry for being rude. She said she wanted to be its friend. + +Her teacher was relieved. She was glad that Anna was safe. She was glad that Anna was happy. She was glad that Anna learned a lesson. She said she was proud of Anna's courage. She said she was proud of Anna's kindness. She said she was proud of Anna's flute playing, but she also wanted her to be obedient and respectful. + +Anna nodded. She understood. She apologized to her teacher. She apologized to her classmates. She said she was sorry for being stubborn. She said she wanted to be a good girl. She said she wanted to share her flute playing with everyone. + +She picked up her flute and played a song. She played a nice and gentle song. She played a song for the dog. She played a song for the teacher. She played a song for the class. Everyone listened and clapped. Everyone smiled and cheered. Everyone was happy. +Sara loved fashion. She liked to dress up in different clothes and colors. She had a big box of fashion things in her room. She had hats, scarves, shoes, dresses, skirts, shirts, and more. She liked to mix and match them and make new outfits. + +One day, Sara's mom said they had to go to grandma's house for a visit. Sara was happy to see grandma, but she did not want to leave her fashion box. She asked her mom if she could take it with her. + +"Sorry, Sara, but your fashion box is too big and heavy to carry. We can only take a small bag with us. You can pick one or two things from your box to bring, but not more," her mom said. + +Sara was sad. She did not know how to choose. She liked all her fashion things. She looked at her box and tried to decide. She picked a pink hat and a purple scarf. She put them in her bag. Then she looked at her box again. She saw a pair of shiny shoes that she loved. She wanted to take them too, but there was no room in her bag. + +She looked at her mom with big eyes. "Mom, can I please take these shoes too? They are my favorite. They are so shiny and pretty. Please, please, please," she begged. + +Her mom shook her head. "No, Sara, you can't. There is no space in your bag. And you don't need shoes for grandma's house. You can wear your sneakers. They are comfortable and warm. You can play with your shoes when we come back. They will be here waiting for you. Don't worry, they won't go anywhere," she said. + +Sara felt a tear roll down her cheek. She hugged her shoes and said goodbye to them. She put them back in her box. She closed the lid and followed her mom to the car. She missed her shoes. She missed her fashion box. She hoped they would be back soon. She hoped her shoes would be available when she returned. She wondered what outfits she could make with them. She smiled a little and imagined. +Anna loves jazz. Jazz is music that makes her happy. She likes to dance and sing to jazz. Sometimes, she plays jazz on her toy piano. + +One day, Anna's mom says, "We can go to the park today. There is a jazz band playing there. Do you want to go?" + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Anna says. She puts on her hat and shoes. She grabs her toy piano. She is ready to go. + +At the park, Anna sees many people. They are sitting on the grass. They are listening to the jazz band. The band has a big drum, a shiny trumpet, a smooth saxophone, and a cool guitar. They play jazz very well. + +Anna finds a spot near the band. She puts her toy piano on the ground. She starts to play along with the band. She tries to copy the sounds they make. She feels like she is part of the band. + +Some people notice Anna. They smile and clap for her. They think she is cute and talented. One of them gives her a tasty cookie. Anna says, "Thank you!" She shares the cookie with her mom. + +Anna has a lot of fun at the park. She loves jazz. She loves her toy piano. She loves her mom. She thinks, "This is the best day ever!" +Lily and Max were twins who liked to play on the beach. One day, they found a big shell in the sand. They opened it and saw a shiny pearl inside. + +"Wow, look at this!" Lily said. "It is so pretty and round. We are wealthy now!" + +Max wanted to touch the pearl, but Lily held it tight. "No, it is mine!" she said. "I found it first. You can have the shell." + +Max was angry. He did not want the shell. He wanted the pearl too. He tried to grab it from Lily, but she pushed him away. + +"Stop it, Max!" she said. "You are mean. Go away!" + +Max cried. He did not understand why Lily was so greedy. He ran to their mom, who was sitting on a blanket nearby. + +"Mom, Lily is not sharing!" he said. "She has a pearl and she won't let me see it. She says it is hers." + +Mom looked at the shell and the pearl. She smiled and hugged Max. + +"Sweetie, I know you are upset, but you don't need to fight over this," she said. "This is not a real pearl. It is an oyster. An oyster is a kind of animal that lives in the sea. Sometimes, it makes a pearl inside its shell, but this one is fake. It is made of plastic. Someone must have left it here as a joke." + +Max was surprised. He did not know what an oyster was. He looked at Lily, who was still holding the pearl. + +"Lily, did you hear that?" he said. "This is not a real pearl. It is an oyster. It is not worth anything." + +Lily looked at the pearl. She felt silly. She had been so proud of it, but it was not real. She felt sorry for being mean to Max. + +"I'm sorry, Max," she said. "I did not know. Here, you can have the pearl. I don't want it anymore." + +Max smiled. He took the pearl and gave Lily the shell. They hugged and made up. + +"Thank you, Lily," he said. "You are a good sister. I love you." + +"I love you too, Max," she said. "Let's go play with the oyster. Maybe we can find a real pearl someday." +Sam was sleeping in his bed. He had a dream about a big dragon. The dragon was red and angry. It breathed fire and roared. Sam was scared of the dragon. He wanted to run away, but he could not move. + +"Sam, Sam, wake up!" his mom said. She shook his shoulder gently. "It's just a bad dream. You're safe." + +Sam opened his eyes and saw his mom. He hugged her and cried. "Mom, there was a dragon. It was scary. It wanted to hurt me." + +His mom kissed his forehead and smiled. "There's no dragon, Sam. It was only in your head. You're very brave for facing the dragon in your dream. Do you want to draw the dragon with your crayons? Maybe that will make you feel better." + +Sam nodded and wiped his tears. He got out of bed and followed his mom to the kitchen. There, he found his crayons and a big sheet of paper. He picked a green crayon and started to draw the dragon. He made it smaller and friendlier than in his dream. He gave it a smile and some spots. He also drew himself next to the dragon, holding its hand. + +"Look, mom, this is me and the dragon. We are friends now. The dragon is nice. It doesn't breathe fire anymore." + +His mom looked at his drawing and hugged him. "That's a wonderful drawing, Sam. You're very creative and kind. I'm proud of you. Do you want to hang it on the fridge?" + +Sam smiled and nodded. He was happy. He had turned his bad dream into a good story. He had used his crayons and his brave heart. He had made a new friend. He was not scared of the dragon anymore. +Lily was very tired. She wanted to sleep in her bed with her teddy bear. But her big brother Tom said no. He said she had to sleep on the couch. He said he needed her bed for his friend who was coming over. Lily was sad and angry. She did not like Tom's friend. He was loud and mean. + +Lily lay on the couch and closed her eyes. She hoped to have a good dream. But she did not. She had a bad dream. She dreamed that Tom's friend came into the living room and took her teddy bear. He laughed and ran away with it. Lily cried and chased him. But he was too fast. She could not catch him. She felt alone and scared. + +She woke up with a scream. She opened her eyes and saw Tom's friend standing over her. He had her teddy bear in his hand. He smiled and said, "Look what I found. This is mine now." + +Lily was very brave. She jumped up and grabbed her teddy bear. She pulled hard and said, "No! This is mine! Give it back!" + +Tom's friend was surprised. He did not expect Lily to fight back. He let go of the teddy bear and stumbled back. He bumped into the table and knocked over a lamp. The lamp fell and broke. It made a loud noise. + +Tom and his mom came running into the living room. They saw the mess and the broken lamp. They saw Lily holding her teddy bear and Tom's friend looking guilty. They knew what happened. + +Tom's mom was very angry. She said to Tom's friend, "You are a bad guest. You have to leave now. And you have to pay for the lamp." + +Tom's friend was very sorry. He said, "I'm sorry. I was just joking. I didn't mean to break the lamp." + +Tom's mom said, "That's not a joke. That's a bully. You have to learn to be nice and share." + +Tom's friend said, "I know. I'm sorry." + +He left with his bag. He did not say goodbye to Tom or Lily. + +Tom's mom said to Lily, "You are a good girl. You stood up for yourself and your teddy bear. I'm proud of you." + +She hugged Lily and said, "You can sleep in your bed tonight. And I'll read you a story." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you." + +She went to her bed with her teddy bear. She felt happy and safe. She did not have a bad dream anymore. She had a good dream. The end. +Lily loved to bake with her mom. They made cakes and cookies and pies. Lily liked to eat the chocolate ones best. They were sweet and yummy. + +One day, mom said they would try a new recipe. It was for original chocolate brownies. Lily was excited. She helped mom mix the eggs and sugar and flour and butter. Then they added the chocolate. It was dark and shiny. + +Mom poured the batter into a pan and put it in the oven. Lily watched the timer. It beeped after twenty minutes. Mom took out the pan and let it cool. Then she cut the brownies into squares and gave one to Lily. + +Lily took a bite. It was soft and moist and fudgy. It was the best chocolate thing she ever tasted. She smiled and said, "Mom, you are the best baker ever. And these are the best original chocolate brownies ever. Can we make them again?" Mom hugged her and said, "Of course, sweetie. Anytime you want." They ate the brownies and drank some milk. They were happy. +Ben and Lily were squirrels who lived in a big tree. They liked to play and find nuts in the forest. One day, they saw a big nut on the ground. It was shiny and brown and looked very yummy. + +"Wow, look at that nut!" Ben said. "Let's go and get it!" + +"But Ben, it is far away and there are dogs and cars and people on the road," Lily said. "It is not safe to go there." + +Ben did not listen to Lily. He wanted the nut very much. He ran and ran and ran to the nut. He did not look left or right. He only looked at the nut. + +Lily was scared for Ben. She followed him and shouted, "Ben, stop! Come back! It is too dangerous!" + +But Ben did not hear Lily. He was too busy speeding to the nut. He did not see the big car that was coming fast. He did not hear the loud horn that warned him. He only saw the nut. + +CRASH! + +The car hit Ben and sent him flying. He landed on the grass with a thud. He was hurt and bleeding. He dropped the nut. + +Lily ran to Ben and hugged him. She was crying and shaking. She was glad that Ben was still alive, but she was sad that he was in pain. + +"Ben, Ben, are you okay?" Lily asked. + +Ben opened his eyes and looked at Lily. He felt sorry and ashamed. He realized that he had been foolish and greedy. He wished he had listened to Lily. + +"Lily, I'm sorry. I was wrong. I should have listened to you. The nut was not worth it. You are more important to me than any nut," Ben said. + +Lily smiled and kissed Ben. She was happy that he learned his lesson. She said, "It's okay, Ben. I forgive you. I love you. You are my best friend." + +They hugged each other and felt each other's soft fur. They forgot about the nut. They only cared about each other. + +The end. + +Moral: Listen to your friends who care about you. Don't risk your life for something that is not important. Be happy with what you have. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their toys. One day, they found a big red wagon in the grass. It was beautiful and shiny. + +"Wow, look at this!" Lily said. "Can we play with it?" + +Tom nodded. "Yes, let's. I want to pull it. You can sit inside." + +They took turns pulling and riding the wagon. They had a lot of fun. They pretended they were going on a trip to the moon. + +But then, a boy came over. He was bigger and meaner than them. He said the wagon was his. + +"Give it back!" he shouted. "It's mine!" + +He grabbed the wagon and tried to pull it away from Tom. + +"No, it's not!" Tom said. "We found it first!" + +He held on to the wagon and pulled back. + +Lily was scared. She did not like the boy. She wanted to help Tom. + +She ran to the boy and said, "Please, don't take our wagon. We like it. We can share it with you. Can we be friends?" + +The boy looked at Lily. He saw her big eyes and her sweet smile. He felt a little sorry. + +He let go of the wagon and said, "Okay, fine. You can play with it. But only for a little while. Then you have to give it back. Promise?" + +Lily and Tom nodded. They said, "We promise. Thank you." + +They smiled at the boy. He smiled back. He said, "I'm sorry I was mean. My name is Ben. What are your names?" + +They told him their names. They asked him to join them. They played with the wagon together. They had more fun than before. + +They kept their promise and gave the wagon back to Ben. He said he would come back tomorrow and play with them again. + +They said goodbye and hugged. They were happy. They made a new friend. +Tom and Lily are brother and sister. They like to play in the park. They slide, swing, and run. They see a little dog. The dog is brown and fluffy. It wags its tail and barks. + +"Can we pet the dog?" Lily asks Tom. + +"OK, but be gentle," Tom says. They go near the dog. The dog is friendly. It licks their hands and faces. They laugh and hug the dog. + +"Who are you?" a voice says. They look up. It is a man. He is the dog's owner. He smiles and says, "His name is Spot. He likes to play with kids. Do you want to throw the ball for him?" + +"Yes, please!" Tom and Lily say. The man gives them a ball. They take turns throwing the ball. Spot runs and catches it. He brings it back. They play for a long time. + +The sun is going down. It is getting dark. The man says, "It is time to go home. Spot needs his dinner and his bed. Do you need to go home, too?" + +Tom and Lily nod. They say, "Bye, Spot. Bye, man. Thank you for the ball. We had fun." + +They wave and walk to their mom. She is waiting for them. She says, "Did you have a good time in the park?" + +"Yes, mom. We met a little dog. His name is Spot. He was very nice. We played with him and his ball," Tom and Lily say. + +"That sounds wonderful. I'm glad you made a new friend. Now let's go home. You need your dinner and your bed, too," mom says. + +They get in the car. They are tired but happy. They tell mom more about Spot. They hope to see him again. They close their eyes and dream of the park. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in Lily's room. Lily has many toys in her room. She has dolls, cars, books and puzzles. Tom likes to play with the cars and the puzzles. + +One day, Lily and Tom are playing in Lily's room. They are making a big puzzle on the floor. The puzzle has many colors and shapes. Lily and Tom are having fun. They speak to each other and laugh. + +But then, Lily's mom comes in the room. She looks angry. She says, "Lily, you have to clean your room. It is very messy. There are toys everywhere. You have to put them away." + +Lily and Tom are sad. They do not want to stop playing. They do not want to clean the room. They think the room is great. They say, "But mom, we are playing. We like the room. It is not messy. It is fun." + +Lily's mom shakes her head. She says, "No, Lily, you have to clean your room. It is not fun. It is dirty. You have to be a good girl and tidy up. Tom can help you. Then you can play again." + +Lily and Tom sigh. They do not like to clean the room. But they do not want to make Lily's mom angry. They say, "OK, mom, we will clean the room. But can we finish the puzzle first?" + +Lily's mom smiles. She says, "Yes, you can finish the puzzle first. But then you have to clean the room. And then you can have a snack and play some more." + +Lily and Tom nod. They are happy. They finish the puzzle. It is very beautiful. They show it to Lily's mom. She says, "Wow, you did a great job. The puzzle is great. Now you can clean the room." + +Lily and Tom clean the room. They put the toys in the boxes and the books on the shelf. They make the bed and sweep the floor. They work together and speak to each other. They make the room neat and tidy. + +Lily's mom comes back in the room. She sees the clean room. She says, "Wow, you did a great job. The room is great. I am very proud of you. You are good friends. Now you can have a snack and play some more." + +Lily and Tom are happy. They hug Lily's mom. They say, "Thank you, mom. You are great. We love you. Can we have cookies and milk?" + +Lily's mom says, "Yes, you can have cookies and milk. Come on, let's go to the kitchen. And then you can play some more in the room." + +Lily and Tom follow Lily's mom. They have cookies and milk. They are yummy. They say, "This is the best day ever. We have a great room, a great puzzle, a great mom and a great friend." They smile and laugh. They are happy. +Sara and Ben like to play in the pool. They wear swimsuits and hats. They splash water on each other and laugh. They have a big yellow ball. They throw the ball and catch it. + +"Look, Mommy!" Sara says. "I can swim like a fish!" + +Mommy smiles and claps. She sits on a chair and reads a book. She has a glass of water and a plate of prunes. She likes prunes. They are sweet and soft. + +"Can I have a prune, Mommy?" Ben asks. He swims to the edge of the pool and climbs out. He is wet and cold. + +"Sure, Ben. Here you go." Mommy gives him a prune. He bites it and makes a face. + +"Yuck! This prune is sour and wrinkly!" He says. He spits it out. + +Mommy laughs. "That's because it's a dried prune, Ben. It used to be a plum. A plum is a fruit that is juicy and round. But when it gets old and thin, it becomes a prune." + +"I don't like prunes, Mommy. I like plums." Ben says. He throws the prune in the pool. + +"Hey, don't do that, Ben. That's not nice." Mommy says. "You might make the pool dirty." + +"Sorry, Mommy." Ben says. He jumps back in the pool and splashes Sara. + +Sara splashes him back. They giggle and play with the ball. They forget about the prune. They have fun in the pool. +Sam and Lily were playing in the yard. They saw a big ladder leaning on the wall of the house. Sam wanted to climb it and see what was on the roof. Lily was scared and told him to stop. + +"Sam, no! That is not for us. That is for grown-ups. You can fall and hurt yourself!" Lily said. + +But Sam did not listen. He ran to the ladder and started to climb. He felt brave and happy. He wanted to see the sky and the birds. He did not see the dull nail sticking out of one of the rungs. + +Lily watched him with wide eyes. She wanted to call for help, but she was too afraid. She hoped Sam would come down soon. She did not like the ladder. It looked old and shaky. + +Sam reached the top of the ladder. He smiled and looked around. He saw the roof and the chimney and the trees. He felt like he was flying. He did not notice the wind blowing harder. + +Suddenly, a gust of wind pushed the ladder. It moved and wobbled. Sam lost his balance and stumbled. He screamed and grabbed the rung with the nail. The nail cut his hand and made it bleed. He let go of the rung and fell. + +Lily saw him fall and screamed too. She ran to him and hugged him. He was crying and bleeding. She was crying and shaking. She wished she had stopped him. + +The grown-ups heard the screams and came out. They saw Sam and Lily on the ground. They saw the ladder and the nail and the blood. They were shocked and angry and worried. They picked up Sam and took him inside. They called the doctor and bandaged his hand. They scolded him and hugged him. They told him he was lucky he did not break anything. + +Sam felt sorry and scared and sore. He learned his lesson. He did not want to climb the ladder again. He said sorry to Lily and thanked her for being his friend. He said sorry to the grown-ups and promised to be careful. He hoped his hand would heal soon. + +Lily felt sad and relieved and brave. She was glad Sam was okay. She forgave him and hugged him. She told him she was proud of him. She told the grown-ups she tried to stop him. She hoped he would listen to her next time. + +They both learned a lot that day. They learned about ladders and nails and wind and blood. They learned about danger and pain and fear and love. They learned to be more careful and more kind. They learned to be better friends. +Lily was sick. She had a fever and a cough. She felt hot and tired. She did not want to play or eat. Mommy took her to the doctor. The doctor was in a big building with many rooms. + +In one room, Lily met a nurse. The nurse was kind. She smiled at Lily and said, "Hello, Lily. I am Sue. I will help you feel better." She gave Lily a sticker and a band-aid. She checked Lily's temperature and listened to her chest. She said, "You have a cold, Lily. You need some medicine and some rest." + +Lily did not like the medicine. It was bitter and made her face scrunch. She said, "Yuck! I don't want it!" She tried to spit it out. The nurse said, "I know, Lily. It does not taste good. But it will help you fight the germs. Can you be brave and swallow it for me?" She held Lily's hand and gave her a cup of water. + +Lily nodded. She closed her eyes and swallowed the medicine. She drank the water and made a funny noise. The nurse said, "Good job, Lily! You are very brave. I am proud of you." She hugged Lily and gave her another sticker. She said, "Now you can go home with Mommy and rest in your bed. You will feel better soon." + +Lily smiled. She felt a little better. She said, "Thank you, Sue. You are a nice nurse." She clapped her hands and waved goodbye. She went home with Mommy and cuddled with her teddy bear. She fell asleep and dreamed of happy things. +Tim and Sue were playing in the park. They liked to swing and slide and run. The weather was sunny and warm. They were happy. + +But then they saw a big dog. The dog was black and hairy. It had a loud bark. It ran towards them. Tim and Sue were scared. + +"Go away, dog!" Tim shouted. "We don't want to play with you!" + +But the dog did not listen. It jumped on Tim and licked his face. It shook its tail and wagged its ears. It wanted to be friends. + +"Stop it, dog!" Sue cried. "You are wet and dirty! You are ignorant!" + +But the dog did not know what ignorant meant. It thought Sue was playing too. It jumped on Sue and licked her face. It shook its body and made her hair messy. + +Tim and Sue were angry. They pushed the dog away. They ran to their mom. They told her what happened. + +"Mom, there was a bad dog!" Tim said. "It shook us and licked us and made us dirty!" + +"Mom, it was an ignorant dog!" Sue said. "It did not listen to us and did not go away!" + +Their mom hugged them and wiped their faces. She looked at the dog. The dog looked sad. It sat on the ground and whimpered. + +"Tim, Sue, I don't think the dog was bad or ignorant," their mom said. "I think it was lonely and friendly. It just wanted to play with you." + +Tim and Sue looked at the dog. They felt sorry for it. They realized they were mean to it. + +"Maybe you are right, mom," Tim said. "Maybe we were ignorant too." + +"Can we go and say sorry to the dog?" Sue asked. "Can we play with it a little?" + +Their mom smiled and nodded. She took their hands and walked to the dog. The dog saw them and wagged its tail. It licked their hands and nuzzled their legs. + +Tim and Sue petted the dog and threw a stick for it. The dog fetched the stick and brought it back. They laughed and played together. The weather was sunny and warm. They were happy. +Lily and Tom were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make food with pots and pans. Lily had a big spoon and Tom had a whisk. They put some water and flour in a bowl and stirred it. + +"Look, we made soup!" Lily said. She wanted to taste it, but Tom stopped her. + +"No, Lily, don't eat that! It's not real soup, it's just water and flour. It will make you sick!" Tom said. He tried to explain to Lily that they were only pretending, and that real soup had other things in it, like carrots and chicken and salt. + +"But it looks like soup," Lily said. She was confused. She liked soup, and she wanted to try their soup. + +"It's not soup, Lily, trust me. It's yucky. Here, I'll show you." Tom took the bowl and poured it into the sink. The water and flour made a sticky mess in the sink. Lily watched and felt sad. She liked their soup. + +"Tom, why did you do that? You ruined our soup!" Lily said. She started to cry. + +"I'm sorry, Lily, I didn't mean to make you cry. I just wanted to help you. I don't want you to eat something bad for you," Tom said. He felt sorry for Lily. He wanted to make her happy. + +He looked around the kitchen and saw a box of cookies on the counter. He had an idea. He climbed on a chair and reached for the box. He opened it and took out two cookies. He gave one to Lily and kept one for himself. + +"Here, Lily, have a cookie. Cookies are nice. They are sweet and crunchy and yummy. They are better than water and flour soup," Tom said. He smiled at Lily and hoped she would smile back. + +Lily looked at the cookie. She liked cookies. She took a bite and felt the sweetness in her mouth. She smiled at Tom and said, "Thank you, Tom. You are nice. Cookies are nice. But I still like soup." + +Tom laughed and said, "Me too, Lily. Me too. Maybe next time we can make real soup with Mommy. She knows how to make soup. She can explain to us how to do it." + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, let's do that. I want to learn how to make soup. And I want to share it with you." + +They hugged and ate their cookies. They were happy. They liked to play in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs. And they liked each other. +Lily and Ben were playing with blocks. They made a big stack of blocks. It was taller than Lily. They were happy. + +Tom saw the stack of blocks. He wanted to play with them. He did not ask Lily and Ben. He was sneaky. He took some blocks from the stack. He made his own stack. He was not nice. + +Lily and Ben saw Tom. They were angry. They said, "Tom, you stole our blocks! Give them back!" Tom did not listen. He said, "No, they are mine now!" He was mean. + +Lily and Ben ran to Tom. They pushed his stack. It fell down. The blocks broke. They made a loud noise. Tom was sad. He cried. + +Lily and Ben felt sorry for Tom. They said, "Tom, we are sorry. We did not want to break your blocks. But you should not steal our blocks. That is not fair. Can we share the blocks?" Tom nodded. He said, "I am sorry, too. I should have asked you. Can we be friends?" Lily and Ben smiled. They said, "Yes, we can be friends." They hugged. They played with the blocks together. They were happy. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big teddy bear. They always hugged and cuddled the teddy bear, and sometimes they fought over it. + +One day, they were playing with the teddy bear in their room, when they heard a loud rip. They looked at the teddy bear and saw that one of its legs was torn. They both gasped and started to cry. + +"Who did this?" Tom asked. + +"It was you! You pulled too hard!" Lily said. + +"No, it was you! You pushed too hard!" Tom said. + +They both blamed each other and got angry. They decided to separate the teddy bear and each keep one part. Tom took the head and the body, and Lily took the leg and the arm. They turned away from each other and sat in opposite corners of the room. + +Their grandma, who was elderly and kind, heard their crying and came to see what was wrong. She saw the teddy bear in pieces and the twins in tears. She felt sad and asked them what happened. + +"We broke the teddy bear!" Tom and Lily said. + +"Why did you do that?" Grandma asked. + +"We didn't mean to! We were playing and then it ripped!" Tom and Lily said. + +"Who ripped it?" Grandma asked. + +"He did!" Lily said, pointing at Tom. + +"She did!" Tom said, pointing at Lily. + +They both told their side of the story and argued with each other. Grandma listened and shook her head. + +"Tom and Lily, you are both wrong. You both ripped the teddy bear, because you both pulled and pushed too hard. You were not gentle and careful with your toy. You were not kind and fair with each other. You were selfish and greedy. And now you have separated the teddy bear and yourselves. Is that what you want?" Grandma asked. + +Tom and Lily looked at the teddy bear and felt sorry. They looked at each other and felt sorry. They realized that Grandma was right. They did not want to separate the teddy bear and themselves. They wanted to share and play together. + +They hugged each other and said, "We're sorry, Grandma. We're sorry, teddy bear. We're sorry, each other. We don't want to separate. We want to be together." + +Grandma smiled and said, "That's good, my dears. I'm glad you learned your lesson. Now, let's see if we can fix the teddy bear. I have some thread and a needle. Maybe we can sew the leg back on. Do you want to help me?" + +Tom and Lily nodded and said, "Yes, please, Grandma. We want to help you. We want to fix the teddy bear. We want to make it whole again." + +Grandma took the teddy bear and the thread and the needle. She showed Tom and Lily how to sew the leg back on. They worked together and followed her instructions. Soon, the teddy bear was whole again. It looked a little different, but it was still soft and cuddly. + +Tom and Lily thanked Grandma and hugged the teddy bear. They said, "We love you, Grandma. We love you, teddy bear. We love you, each other. We will never separate again. We will always share and play together." + +Grandma hugged them back and said, "I love you, too, Tom and Lily. I'm proud of you. You have learned a valuable lesson today. You have learned that things and people are better when they are together, not when they are separate. You have learned that love and kindness are stronger than anger and greed. You have learned that being gentle and careful is better than being rough and careless. You have learned that being selfish and greedy is wrong, and being kind and fair is right. You have learned that being twins is a special gift, and you should cherish it. You have learned that being together is the best way to be." +Anna was a little girl who liked to play with her toys. She had a lot of dolls, cars, and books. But her favorite toy was a red car that could drive very fast. She liked to pretend that she was a driver and go on adventures with her car. + +One day, she was playing with her car in the living room, when her mom called her for lunch. "Anna, come and eat your soup, it's getting cold!" her mom said. Anna did not want to stop playing, so she said, "No, mom, I'm busy. I have to drive to the zoo with my car." Her mom was not happy. She said, "Anna, you have to eat your soup. It's good for you. And you have to share your toys with your brother. He wants to play with your car too." + +Anna did not listen to her mom. She said, "No, mom, this is my car. It's mine. It's expensive. I don't want to share it with anyone." She drove her car away from her mom and her brother. She was very rude. + +But as she was driving, she did not see the table leg. She crashed her car into the table leg and broke it. The car was not working anymore. Anna was very sad. She cried and cried. She said, "Oh no, my car, my car. It's broken. What will I do?" + +Her mom came and saw what happened. She said, "Anna, I'm sorry your car is broken. But you should have listened to me. You should have eaten your soup and shared your car with your brother. Now you have no car and no soup. And you have to go to the doctor to check your head. You might have hurt yourself when you crashed." + +Anna realized that her mom was right. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I was wrong. I should have been nice and obeyed you. Can you please fix my car and give me some soup?" Her mom said, "I'll try to fix your car, but I don't know if I can. And I'll warm up your soup, but you have to eat it fast. And you have to say sorry to your brother and let him play with your toys sometimes. Do you understand?" Anna said, "Yes, mom, I understand. I'm sorry, brother. Can we play together?" Her brother said, "Yes, Anna, we can play together. I'm sorry too. I know you love your car. Maybe we can find another toy to drive to the zoo." Anna smiled and hugged her brother. She learned her lesson. She learned to be kind, to share, and to listen to her mom. +Lily and Tom were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. Lily had a big bowl of flour and Tom had a jug of water. They wanted to make dough for bread. + +"Can I pour the water, Lily?" Tom asked. He liked to pour things. + +"OK, but be careful. Don't pour too much or it will be too wet," Lily said. She was gifted at cooking and knew how to make things right. + +Tom took the jug and poured some water into the bowl. He poured and poured and poured. He did not stop. The water spilled over the bowl and onto the table and the floor. The flour became a sticky mess. + +"Tom, stop! You poured too much! Look what you did!" Lily shouted. She was angry and sad. She wanted to make nice bread, not a mess. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I just wanted to pour. I like to pour," Tom said. He felt bad. He wanted to make Lily happy, not angry. + +Lily saw the scissors on the counter. She had an idea. She grabbed the scissors and ran to Tom. She was very mad. She wanted to hurt Tom for ruining her bread. + +"Stay away from me, Lily! What are you doing with the scissors?" Tom cried. He was scared. He knew scissors were sharp and dangerous. + +Lily did not listen. She reached for Tom's hair and tried to cut it off. She wanted to make him look ugly and silly. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow! Lily, stop! You're hurting me!" Tom screamed. He felt pain and fear. He tried to get away from Lily, but she was too fast. + +Lily cut and cut and cut. She cut Tom's hair and his ear and his cheek. She did not care. She was too angry. + +Tom bled and bled and bled. He felt dizzy and weak. He fell to the floor. + +Lily stopped. She saw what she had done. She saw Tom's blood and tears. She felt sorry and scared. She dropped the scissors and ran away. + +The end. +Tommy liked to imagine that he was a squirrel. He would run and jump and climb on the trees in the park. He would find nuts and acorns and hide them in his pockets. He would make funny noises and twitch his nose. + +One day, he saw a real squirrel in the park. It was brown and fluffy and had a long tail. Tommy wanted to play with it. He ran after it and tried to catch it. But the squirrel was too fast and too smart. It ran away from Tommy and hid in a hole. + +Tommy was sad. He wanted to be friends with the squirrel. He sat on a bench and looked at the hole. He hoped the squirrel would come out and say hello. + +Then he heard a soft sound. He looked up and saw the squirrel peeking out of the hole. It had something in its mouth. It was a nut. The squirrel came out of the hole and walked towards Tommy. It dropped the nut on the bench and looked at Tommy with bright eyes. + +Tommy was surprised and happy. He smiled and picked up the nut. He said thank you to the squirrel. The squirrel nodded and made a funny noise. It was a cheerful noise. Tommy and the squirrel became friends. They played and shared nuts and imagined together. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park. There is a big pond in the park. The pond has ducks and fish. Anna and Ben want to feed the ducks. + +They bring some bread from home. They break the bread into small pieces. They throw the pieces into the pond. The ducks swim to the pieces. They open their mouths and eat the bread. Anna and Ben are happy to see the ducks. + +"Look, Ben, that duck is very big!" Anna says. She points to a duck that is bigger than the others. It has a long neck and a red face. It is a goose. + +"Yes, Anna, it is very big. And it is very powerful. It can splash a lot of water with its wings. Do you want to see?" Ben says. He has a naughty idea. He picks up a big piece of bread. He throws it very far into the pond. He wants to make the goose chase it. + +The goose sees the bread. It wants to eat it. It swims very fast to the bread. It flaps its wings. It makes a loud noise. It splashes a lot of water with its wings. The water reaches Anna and Ben. They get wet. + +"Ben, why did you do that?" Anna says. She is angry and cold. She wipes the water from her face. + +"I'm sorry, Anna. I wanted to see the goose splash. I didn't know it would splash us. Are you okay?" Ben says. He is sorry and scared. He hugs his sister. + +Anna is still angry, but she loves her brother. She hugs him back. "I'm okay, Ben. But don't do that again. The goose is not happy. And we are not happy. Let's go home and change our clothes." She says. + +They hold hands and walk to their mom. Their mom is sitting on a bench. She sees them wet and dirty. She is surprised and worried. + +"What happened to you, Anna and Ben? Did you fall into the pond?" She says. + +"No, mom. We fed the ducks. But Ben threw a big piece of bread to a goose. And the goose splashed us with its powerful wings. We are sorry, mom." Anna says. + +Mom smiles and shakes her head. She is not angry. She is amused. She knows that Anna and Ben are curious and playful. She loves them very much. + +"It's okay, Anna and Ben. I'm glad you are not hurt. But next time, be careful with the goose. It might not like your pitch. Come on, let's go home and dry you up." She says. + +She takes their hands and leads them to the car. They drive home. They change their clothes. They drink some hot chocolate. They cuddle on the couch. They watch a movie about ducks and geese. They learn more about the pond animals. They have fun. They are happy. +Tommy liked to march. He marched with his feet up and down, up and down. He marched in his room, in the hall, in the kitchen. He marched with his toy drum and his toy trumpet. He made a lot of noise. + +Mommy did not like the noise. She was busy with the baby. She told Tommy to march quietly. She gave him a brush. She said, "You can march with the brush. It is soft and quiet. But be careful. The brush is fragile. It can break." + +Tommy took the brush. He liked the brush. It was fluffy and white. He marched with the brush. He brushed his hair, his face, his clothes. He brushed the walls, the floor, the furniture. He brushed the baby. The baby giggled. + +But Tommy marched too fast. He did not see the table. He bumped into the table. The brush flew out of his hand. It hit the window. The window cracked. The brush broke. + +Mommy heard the crash. She ran to the room. She saw the broken window and the broken brush. She was angry and sad. She said, "Tommy, what did you do? I told you to be careful. The brush was fragile. Now it is ruined. And the window too. You have to pay for the window. And you have to say sorry to the baby." + +Tommy felt bad. He did not mean to break the window and the brush. He said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I'm sorry, baby. I was marching with the brush. It was fun. But I was not careful. I will pay for the window. I will give the baby a hug." + +Mommy hugged Tommy. She said, "I know you are sorry. But you have to learn to march more slowly and quietly. And you have to be gentle with fragile things. They can break easily. Next time, you can march with something else. Something that is not fragile. Something that is not noisy. Something like a book." + +Tommy nodded. He said, "Okay, Mommy. I will march with a book. A book is not fragile. A book is not noisy. A book is good. I like books." + +Mommy smiled. She said, "That's a good idea, Tommy. Books are good. You can march with a book. And you can read the book too. Reading is fun. And quiet. And smart." + +Tommy smiled too. He said, "Yes, Mommy. Reading is fun. And quiet. And smart. I will march and read. And I will be careful. And I will be good." +Ben and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. Ben had a big truck and Lily had a doll. They were making a lot of noise with their toys. They were happy. + +But then, Ben saw Lily's doll and wanted to play with it. He said, "Give me your doll. I want to be the hero and save her from the bad guys." He tried to grab the doll from Lily's hands. + +Lily did not like that. She said, "No, this is my doll. You have your truck. Go away." She pulled the doll back and hugged it. + +Ben and Lily started to disagree. They shouted at each other and tugged on the doll. They were very noisy. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw Ben and Lily fighting over the doll. She was not happy. She said, "Stop it, both of you. You need to share and be nice to each other. Why are you disagreeing?" + +Ben and Lily looked at Mom. They felt sorry. They said, "Sorry, Mom. We were just playing." + +Mom said, "It's okay to play, but not to fight. How about you take turns with the doll and the truck? You can both be heroes and have fun." + +Ben and Lily nodded. They agreed. They gave each other a hug and said, "Sorry, friend." + +They took turns with the doll and the truck. They played together and made less noise. They were happy. Mom smiled and said, "That's better. I'm proud of you." +One night, Anna had a silly dream. She dreamed that she was a big bird and she could fly in the sky. She saw many things, like clouds, stars, and a moon. She felt happy and free. + +But then, she heard a loud noise. It was her brother, Tom, who was crying in his bed. He had a bad dream and he was scared. Anna woke up and felt sorry for him. She wanted to help him. + +She got out of her bed and went to his room. She said, "Tom, what is wrong? Why are you crying?" + +Tom said, "I had a bad dream. I dreamed that a big monster was chasing me and I could not run away. He was going to eat me. I was very afraid." + +Anna said, "Don't worry, Tom. It was only a dream. The monster is not real. He cannot hurt you. You are safe here with me." + +She hugged him and said, "Do you want to hear about my dream? I dreamed that I was a bird and I could fly. It was fun and nice. Do you want to fly with me?" + +Tom said, "Yes, I do. That sounds like a good dream. Can we fly together?" + +Anna said, "Yes, we can. Come, let's go back to sleep and dream of flying. Maybe we can see each other in our dreams and have fun." + +They went back to their beds and closed their eyes. They dreamed of flying together in the sky. They felt happy and brave. They forgot about the bad dream and the monster. They had a silly dream, but it was a good dream. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they go to the temple with their parents. The temple is a big and beautiful place. There are many people and many things to see. + +Lila and Ben see a big statue of a rabbit. The rabbit has long ears and a fluffy tail. It is holding a carrot in its mouth. Lila and Ben think the rabbit is cute and funny. They want to play with it. + +"Look, Ben, a rabbit!" Lila says. "Let's hop like a rabbit!" + +"OK, Lila, let's hop!" Ben says. They start to hop around the statue. They hop on one foot, then on the other. They hop fast, then slow. They hop high, then low. They have fun. + +But the people in the temple do not like their hopping. They think Lila and Ben are noisy and rude. They want them to stop. They say, "Shh, shh, this is a quiet place. You have to be calm and organized. You cannot hop here. Go away!" + +Lila and Ben are scared and sad. They do not understand why the people are angry. They do not mean to be bad. They just want to play. + +They run to their parents and hug them. Their parents are kind and gentle. They explain to Lila and Ben that the temple is a special place. It is a place where people pray and respect the rabbit. The rabbit is a symbol of peace and luck. They have to be respectful and organized too. + +Lila and Ben say they are sorry. They say they did not know. They say they like the rabbit and they want to be peaceful and lucky too. + +Their parents smile and hug them. They say they are proud of them. They say they can still play, but in a different way. They say they can hop outside, in the garden. There are many flowers and trees and birds. They can hop and enjoy the nature. + +Lila and Ben are happy. They say thank you. They go to the garden with their parents. They hop and laugh and sing. They are respectful and organized and peaceful and lucky. They are friends. +Tom and Lily were at the park with their mom. They saw a man with many balloons of different colors. They wanted a balloon very much. + +"Mom, can we have a balloon, please?" they asked. + +"Okay, but only one each. And be careful not to lose them or pop them," mom said. + +Tom chose a red balloon and Lily chose a yellow one. They were very happy and thanked the man. They ran around the park, holding their balloons. + +"Look, my balloon is so big and bright!" Tom said. + +"Mine too! And it makes a funny sound when I squeeze it," Lily said. + +They saw a bench with a cake on it. It looked very delicious. It had white cream and red cherries on top. + +"Wow, that cake looks yummy! I want some," Tom said. + +"Me too! But mom said not to take things that are not ours," Lily said. + +"But mom is not here. And maybe the cake is for everyone. Just one bite won't hurt," Tom said. + +He let go of his balloon and ran to the bench. Lily followed him, but she kept her balloon in her hand. + +They reached the bench and saw a sign that said "Happy Birthday, Ben!". + +"Who is Ben?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. But he won't mind if we have some of his cake. He has a lot," Tom said. + +He took a big piece of cake and ate it. It was very delicious. He smiled and took another one. + +Lily took a small piece and ate it. It was also very delicious. She smiled and took another one. + +They did not see the boy who came to the bench. He was Ben, and it was his birthday. He saw his cake and his sign. He saw Tom and Lily eating his cake. He was very angry and sad. + +"Hey, that's my cake! What are you doing?" he shouted. + +Tom and Lily were scared. They dropped their cake and ran away. + +But they did not see the dog that came to the park. He saw the balloons and the cake. He liked balloons and cake. He ran to the bench and jumped on it. + +He popped Tom's balloon with his teeth. He ate Lily's balloon and some cake. He barked and wagged his tail. + +Tom and Lily cried. They lost their balloons and their cake. They made Ben unhappy. They were very sorry. + +Mom came to the park and saw what happened. She was very angry and sad too. + +She scolded Tom and Lily and took them home. She did not give them any more balloons or cake. She made them say sorry to Ben and his mom. + +Tom and Lily learned their lesson. They never took things that were not theirs again. They never changed their balloons for cake again. +Lily hated going to the grocery with Mom. It was boring and loud and she had to sit in the cart. She wanted to play with her toys or watch TV at home. She tried to tell Mom, but Mom said they had to buy food for dinner. + +"Please, Mom, can we go home?" Lily asked, making a sad face. + +"Not yet, sweetie. We need to get some milk and eggs and bread. Then we can go home, I promise." Mom said, smiling. + +Lily sighed and looked around. She saw a big pile of candy in one aisle. She loved candy. It was sweet and colorful and made her happy. She pointed to the candy and said, "Mom, can I have some candy? Please, please, please?" + +Mom shook her head and said, "No, Lily, you can't have candy now. Candy is not good for you. You can have one piece after dinner, if you eat your vegetables. OK?" + +Lily was not OK. She was angry and sad. She wanted candy now. She did not want to wait. She did not want to eat vegetables. She hated vegetables. She started to cry and scream. She kicked her legs and threw her arms. She made a big fuss. + +Mom was not happy. She was tired and stressed. She wanted to finish the grocery and go home. She did not want to deal with Lily's tantrum. She tried to calm Lily down, but Lily did not listen. She said, "Lily, stop it. You are being very naughty. You need to be quiet and behave. Or else we will go home without any food. Do you want that?" + +Lily did not care. She did not want any food. She only wanted candy. She cried louder and louder. She made a bigger fuss. + +Mom had enough. She was angry and frustrated. She grabbed Lily and lifted her out of the cart. She said, "That's it. We are going home. You are not getting any candy or any dinner. You are going straight to your room. Maybe then you will learn to be nice and polite." + +Lily was shocked and scared. She did not want to go home. She did not want to go to her room. She wanted to stay with Mom and have some food and some candy. She realized she had made a big mistake. She said, "Sorry, Mom. I don't hate the grocery. I don't hate vegetables. I don't hate you. I love you. Please, Mom, can we stay? Please, Mom, can we be fine?" + +Mom looked at Lily and felt sorry for her. She saw that Lily was sorry and scared. She loved Lily, even when she was naughty. She said, "OK, Lily. I forgive you. But you have to promise me to be good and quiet and listen to me. Can you do that?" + +Lily nodded and hugged Mom. She said, "Yes, Mom. I promise. I will be good and quiet and listen to you. Thank you, Mom. I love you." + +Mom hugged Lily back and said, "I love you too, Lily. Now let's finish the grocery and go home. And maybe, just maybe, you can have a piece of candy after dinner. OK?" + +Lily smiled and said, "OK, Mom. That sounds fine." +Jen and Tom were twins. They liked to play with their toys in their room. But sometimes they fought over the toys. Mom said they had to share and be nice. + +One day, Jen wanted to play with the big truck. Tom wanted to play with it too. They both grabbed the truck and pulled hard. The truck was heavy and it hurt their hands. They started to cry and yell. + +Mom heard them and came to their room. She saw the truck and the twins. She was not happy. She said, "Stop fighting, Jen and Tom. You have to settle this. Why don't you take turns with the truck? Or find another toy to play with?" + +Jen and Tom looked at each other. They felt sorry for making Mom sad. They let go of the truck and said, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Jen. Sorry, Tom." + +Mom smiled and said, "That's OK. I'm glad you said sorry. Now, why don't you give each other a hug and make up?" + +Jen and Tom hugged each other. They felt better. They said, "We love you, Mom. We love you, Jen. We love you, Tom." + +Mom hugged them too. She said, "I love you, Jen and Tom. You are my sweet twins. Now, let's go and have some cookies and milk." + +Jen and Tom nodded and followed Mom. They left the truck in their room. They decided to play with something else later. They were happy. +Tim likes to jog with his dad in the park. They wear shoes that make them run fast and clothes that keep them warm. Tim likes to see the trees, the birds and the dogs that play in the park. + +One day, they see a big dog that is not on a leash. The dog runs towards them and barks loud. Tim is scared and holds his dad's hand. His dad is alert and stops jogging. He tells Tim to stay calm and not to run away. + +The dog comes closer and sniffs Tim and his dad. He is not angry, he is friendly. He wags his tail and licks Tim's face. Tim laughs and pets the dog. The dog shakes his fur and makes Tim wet. Tim's dad smiles and says hello to the dog's owner, who comes to get him. + +Tim and his dad resume their jog. They are happy and not scared anymore. They meet more dogs and people in the park. They say hello and jog on. They have fun and exercise. They love to jog together. +Tom and Lily were playing by the pond. They liked to look at the fish and the ducks. They also liked to throw twigs and stones into the water and watch the splashes. + +"Look, Lily, I found a big twig!" Tom said, holding up a long stick. "I bet it will make a big splash!" + +"Let me see, Tom!" Lily said, reaching for the twig. "I want to try too!" + +But Tom did not want to share. He pulled the twig away from Lily and ran to the edge of the pond. He threw the twig as hard as he could and waited for the splash. + +But there was no splash. The twig flew over the water and landed on the other side, where a big dog was sleeping. The dog woke up and barked loudly. It was not happy that someone had thrown a twig at it. + +Tom and Lily were scared. They ran away from the pond and back to their mom, who was sitting on a bench. They told her what had happened and she hugged them. + +"It's okay, Tom and Lily," she said. "The dog won't hurt you. But next time, you should share your toys and be careful where you throw them. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Lily nodded. They felt sorry for the dog and for each other. They said they were sorry and hugged each other. + +"I'm glad you are my sister, Lily," Tom said. + +"I'm glad you are my brother, Tom," Lily said. + +They smiled and went back to the pond. They found some smaller twigs and stones and threw them gently into the water. They watched the splashes and laughed. They had fun playing by the pond. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They run and jump and laugh. They have fun. + +One day, they see a big cake in the park. It is white and pink and has flowers on it. They see two people in nice clothes. They are smiling and holding hands. Lily and Ben are curious. + +They go to the cake and the people. They say hello. The people say hello back. They tell Lily and Ben that they are having a marriage. They say that marriage is when two people love each other and want to be together forever. + +Lily and Ben think that is nice. They ask if they can have some cake. The people say yes. They give Lily and Ben two small pieces of cake. They are sweet and yummy. Lily and Ben say thank you. + +They eat the cake and then they run and play some more. They pretend that they are having a marriage too. They wear flowers in their hair and hold hands. They say that they love each other and want to be together forever. They are happy. +Anna and Ben were hungry. They wanted to eat soup for lunch. Mommy made soup with carrots, potatoes and chicken. She put the soup in two bowls and gave them to Anna and Ben. + +"Be careful, the soup is hot," Mommy said. "Blow on it before you eat." + +Anna and Ben blew on their soup. They took small spoons and tasted it. The soup was yummy. They smiled and said, "Thank you, Mommy." + +Mommy smiled back and said, "You're welcome, my loves. I'm glad you like the soup." + +Anna and Ben ate their soup. They slurped and sipped. They finished their bowls and asked for more. Mommy gave them more soup. They ate until they were full. + +"Mommy, you make the best soup ever," Anna said. + +"Yes, Mommy, you are a great cook," Ben said. + +They put their spoons down and clapped their hands. They applauded Mommy for the soup. + +Mommy laughed and hugged them. She said, "Thank you, my sweeties. You are very kind and polite. I love you very much." + +Anna and Ben hugged Mommy back. They said, "We love you too, Mommy." + +They were happy and warm. They heard a noise outside. They looked out the window and saw a wild bird. The bird was blue and yellow. It sang a loud song. + +"Wow, look at the bird," Anna said. + +"It's so pretty and wild," Ben said. + +They ran to the door and opened it. They wanted to see the bird closer. They went outside and followed the bird. The bird flew away and they chased it. They had fun and forgot about the soup. +Sara and Tom are playing in the park. They see many leaves on the ground. They are red, yellow and brown. They are pretty. + +"Let's gather the leaves and make a pile!" Sara says. + +"OK!" Tom says. They run and pick up the leaves. They put them in a big pile. They are happy. + +They see a little dog. The dog is black and white. It has a long tail and floppy ears. The dog runs to the pile of leaves. It jumps on it. The leaves fly everywhere. + +"Hey, stop!" Sara says. She tries to catch the dog. The dog runs away. It barks. + +"Come back, dog!" Tom says. He follows the dog. The dog runs to a man. The man is sitting on a bench. He has a book. + +"Is this your dog?" Tom asks. + +"Yes, he is. His name is Spot. He likes to play with leaves. I'm sorry he messed up your pile." The man says. + +"It's OK. He is cute. Can we pet him?" Sara asks. + +"Sure, you can. He likes to be petted. Especially on his ears. He has soft ears." The man says. + +Sara and Tom pet the dog. The dog wags his tail. He licks their faces. They giggle. + +They make friends with the man and the dog. They gather more leaves and make another pile. They play together until it is time to go home. They say goodbye and hug. They are happy. +Sam and Lily were friends who liked to play in the garden. They had a small patch of dirt where they planted some seeds. They hoped the seeds would grow into tomatoes, because they loved to eat tomatoes. + +One day, they saw a tiny green sprout in the dirt. They were very happy and clapped their hands. "Look, look, our tomato is growing!" Sam said. "Yes, it is!" Lily said. "We have to water it and take care of it every day, so it can grow big and red." + +They watered the sprout every day and watched it grow. It grew taller and taller, and had some yellow flowers. They waited for the flowers to turn into tomatoes, but they did not. They waited and waited, but nothing happened. + +One gloomy day, they went to the garden and saw a big bird sitting on their plant. The bird had a sharp beak and was pecking at the flowers. It was eating their tomato! + +"Hey, go away, you bad bird!" Sam shouted. He threw a stone at the bird, but he missed. The bird did not care. It kept eating their tomato. + +Lily started to cry. "Our tomato is gone, Sam. The bird ate it all. We worked so hard, but we have nothing." She sobbed. + +Sam felt sad and angry. He hugged Lily and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I wish we had a tomato. I wish the bird would leave us alone. I wish we could believe in magic and make our tomato grow back." + +But there was no magic. There was only a bird, a plant, and two children who had no tomato. The end. +Tom and Lily were playing in the sandbox. They liked to pretend they were pirates and dig for treasure. They had a big bucket and a small shovel each. + +"Look, I found a gold coin!" Lily said, holding up a shiny button. + +"Wow, that's great!" Tom said. "Let me see!" + +He reached for the button, but Lily pulled it away. + +"No, it's mine! I found it first!" she said. + +Tom frowned. He wanted the button too. He tried to grab it from Lily, but she held it tight. + +"Stop it! It's not fair!" she said. + +They started to tug and pull on the button, until it flew out of their hands and landed in the grass. + +"Uh-oh," Tom said. + +They both got out of the sandbox and looked for the button. But they could not find it. It was lost. + +They felt sad and angry. They blamed each other for losing the button. + +"It's your fault! You were too greedy!" Tom said. + +"No, it's your fault! You were too rude!" Lily said. + +They sat on the ground and turned away from each other. They did not want to play anymore. + +They sighed. + +A big dog came by. He saw the bucket and the shovels in the sandbox. He thought they looked fun. He jumped in and started to dig and chew on them. + +Tom and Lily heard the noise and looked up. They saw the dog making a mess of their sandbox. + +"Hey, stop that!" Tom said. + +"That's our sandbox!" Lily said. + +They ran to the sandbox and tried to shoo the dog away. But the dog was bigger and stronger. He barked and growled at them. + +They were scared. They backed away from the sandbox. + +They looked at each other. They felt sorry for fighting over the button. + +They realized that the button was not important. What was important was their friendship. + +They hugged and said sorry. + +They decided to share their toys and play nicely. + +They learned that being greedy and rude can make you lose more than you gain. + +They smiled. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. But their mom says no. She says the slide is too high and too fast for them. She says they are too small. She gives them a lecture. She says they have to listen to her and be safe. + +Lily and Ben are not happy. They think their mom is wrong. They think they are big and brave. They wait for their mom to look away. Then they run to the slide. They climb up the stairs. They sit on the slide. They smile at each other. They are ready to have fun. + +But the slide is not fun. The slide is scary. The slide is very high and very fast. Lily and Ben feel dizzy and sick. They scream and cry. They want to stop. But they can't stop. They speed down the slide. They hit the ground hard. They hurt themselves. They have bruises and cuts. They bleed. + +Their mom hears them scream and cry. She runs to them. She is very angry and very worried. She hugs them and checks them. She says they are naughty and foolish. She says they could have been hurt worse. She says they have to go home. She gives them another lecture. She says they have to say sorry and go to bed. + +Lily and Ben are very sad and very sorry. They say sorry to their mom. They go home. They go to bed. They can't play anymore. They can't sleep. They have bad dreams. They wish they had listened to their mom. They wish they had not gone on the slide. They wish they had not seen the hidden slide in the park. +Tom and Sue are twins. They like to play in the yard. They have many toys, but they do not organize them. They leave them everywhere. + +One day, Mom says, "Tom and Sue, you have to organize your toys. They are messy and dirty. If you do not organize them, I will give them away." + +Tom and Sue do not want to lose their toys. They start to organize them. They put the cars in one box, the dolls in another box, and the balls in a basket. But they have a problem. They have a big log. It is their favorite toy. They pretend it is a boat, a bridge, or a train. They do not know where to put it. + +Tom says, "Let's put the log in the shed. It is big and dry." + +Sue says, "No, let's put the log under the tree. It is shady and cool." + +They argue and pull the log. They do not share. They do not listen. + +Mom hears them. She comes out and sees the log. She says, "What are you doing with that log? It is not a toy. It is expensive. Dad bought it for the fireplace. He will be angry if he sees it." + +Tom and Sue are scared. They did not know the log was expensive. They did not know Dad wanted it. They say, "Sorry, Mom. We did not know. We like the log. Can we keep it?" + +Mom thinks. She says, "You can keep the log, but only if you organize it. You have to find a good place for it. And you have to share it. And you have to take care of it. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Sue nod. They say, "Yes, Mom. We understand. We will organize it. We will share it. We will take care of it." + +They hug Mom. They hug each other. They are happy. They have their toys. They have their log. They have learned a lesson. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide and a swing. They want to try them. + +"Can we go on the slide, mom?" Lily asks. + +"Sure, but be careful. And return to me when you are done," her mom says. + +Lily and Ben run to the slide. They take turns to slide down. They laugh and have fun. Then they see a weird thing near the slide. It is a box with buttons and lights. They are curious. + +"What is that?" Ben asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a test," Lily says. + +"A test? What is a test?" Ben says. + +"A test is something you do to learn or show what you know. Like when we count or name colors," Lily says. + +"Oh. Do you want to do the test?" Ben says. + +"Okay. Let's see what it does," Lily says. + +They go to the box and touch the buttons. The box makes noises and flashes. They think it is a game. They press more buttons. The box makes louder noises and brighter flashes. They get scared. + +"Stop! Stop! It is too loud and bright!" Lily says. + +"Okay, okay. Let's go back to our moms," Ben says. + +They run away from the box and return to their moms. They hug them and tell them what they saw. + +"What did you see, sweeties?" their moms ask. + +"We saw a weird test. It was a box with buttons and lights. It was loud and bright. We didn't like it," Lily and Ben say. + +"That sounds weird indeed. Maybe it was not a test. Maybe it was something else. Something that does not belong in the park. Come on, let's go home and have some snacks. You did well to return to us," their moms say. + +They leave the park and go home. They forget about the weird test. They eat snacks and play with toys and books. They are happy. +Tom and Mia are playing in the park. They see a big slide and run to it. Tom goes first and slides down fast. He laughs and says, "That was fun!" + +Mia wants to try too, but she has a case in her hand. It is her case of crayons. She loves to draw and always brings her case with her. She does not want to leave it on the ground. She thinks someone might take it or step on it. + +She climbs up the slide with her case. Tom sees her and says, "Mia, that is not a good idea. You might slip and fall. Put your case down first." + +But Mia does not listen. She is ignorant. She thinks she can slide with her case. She says, "No, Tom, I can do it. Watch me!" + +She sits on the slide and pushes herself down. But the case makes her slide too fast and she loses her balance. She slips and falls off the slide. She lands on the grass and hurts her knee. She cries and drops her case. Her crayons spill out and roll everywhere. + +Tom runs to her and helps her up. He says, "Mia, are you okay? I told you to put your case down. You were ignorant. You could have been hurt more." + +Mia is sad and sorry. She says, "I know, Tom, you were right. I was ignorant. I should have listened to you. I'm sorry." + +Tom hugs her and says, "It's okay, Mia. I'm glad you are not badly hurt. Let's pick up your crayons and go to the bench. I have a band-aid for your knee." + +They pick up the crayons and put them back in the case. They go to the bench and Tom puts a band-aid on Mia's knee. They hug and make up. They decide to play something else in the park. They are friends again. +Anna and Ben are friends. They live in a big country with many trees and animals. They like to play outside and explore new places. + +One day, they find a big hill with a fence on top. They want to see what is on the other side of the fence. They climb the hill and lean on the fence. They see a farm with cows, pigs, chickens and a tractor. + +"Wow, look at all the animals!" Anna says. "They are so cute and noisy!" + +"And look at the tractor!" Ben says. "It is so big and strong!" + +They watch the farmer feed the animals and drive the tractor. They think the farmer is very useful. He takes care of the farm and makes food and milk. + +They wave to the farmer and he waves back. He smiles and says, "Hello, kids! Do you want to come and see the farm?" + +Anna and Ben are happy. They say yes and climb over the fence. The farmer shows them around and lets them pet the animals and ride the tractor. They have a lot of fun and learn many things. + +They thank the farmer and say goodbye. They go back to the hill and lean on the fence. They look at the farm and the country. They feel lucky and happy. They are friends. +Lily and her mom went to the park. It was a hot day, so they brought water and hats. Lily liked to play on the swings and the slide. She saw many other kids and animals. + +"Mom, can I go find a friend?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, but stay where I can see you, okay?" her mom said. + +"Okay, mom!" Lily said. She ran to the sandbox, where she saw a girl with a red dress and a big smile. "Hi, I'm Lily. What's your name?" + +"Hi, I'm Anna. Do you want to play with me?" the girl said. + +"Yes, please!" Lily said. They started to make sand castles and dig holes. They had fun and shared their toys. + +Lily's mom watched them from a bench. She was happy that Lily found a friend. She also saw Anna's mom, who waved at her. They decided to talk and sit together. + +"Your daughter is very sweet," Anna's mom said. + +"Thank you, so is yours," Lily's mom said. "How old is she?" + +"She's three, like Lily," Anna's mom said. "They seem to get along well." + +"Yes, they do. Maybe we can come here again sometime," Lily's mom said. + +"I would like that," Anna's mom said. + +Lily and Anna played until it was time to go home. They hugged and said goodbye. + +"Bye, Anna. See you soon!" Lily said. + +"Bye, Lily. You're my new friend!" Anna said. + +Lily and her mom walked back to their car. Lily told her mom all about her new friend and how much fun she had. + +"I'm glad you found a friend, Lily," her mom said. "You're my best friend, too." + +"I love you, mom," Lily said. + +"I love you, too, Lily," her mom said. They smiled and hugged. It was a good day. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big swing. They want to swing on it. + +"Can I swing first?" Lily asks. + +"OK, but not too long," Ben says. + +Lily runs to the swing. She sits on it. She holds the ropes. Ben pushes her. Lily feels happy. She swings high and low. + +"Look, Ben, look!" Lily says. "I see a nest in the tree!" + +Ben looks up. He sees a nest too. It is made of sticks and leaves. He sees something blue in the nest. + +"What is that blue thing?" Ben asks. + +Lily stops swinging. She gets off the swing. She and Ben walk to the tree. They look at the nest. They see a blue egg in the nest. + +"It is an egg!" Lily says. "A bird egg!" + +"Wow, a bird egg!" Ben says. "I wonder what kind of bird it is." + +They hear a sound. They look up. They see a bird flying to the nest. The bird is blue too. It has a yellow beak and a long tail. + +"It is a blue bird!" Lily says. "The egg is its baby!" + +The blue bird lands on the nest. It covers the egg with its wings. It looks at Lily and Ben. It makes a chirping sound. + +"Hello, blue bird!" Lily says. "We are sorry. We did not mean to bother you." + +"Yes, hello, blue bird!" Ben says. "We think your egg is very pretty." + +The blue bird nods its head. It makes another chirping sound. It seems to say thank you. + +Lily and Ben smile. They wave to the blue bird. They walk back to the swing. They take turns swinging. They are happy. They have a new friend in the park. +Jenny was a spoiled girl who always wanted more toys. She did not like to share with her brother Tom or her friends. She always cried and screamed when she did not get what she wanted. Her parents were tired of her bad behavior, but they did not know how to make her happy. + +One day, Jenny saw a big box in the mail. She ran to open it, hoping it was a new toy for her. She did not care that the box had Tom's name on it. She ripped the paper and the tape with her fingers. She was very excited to see what was inside. + +But when she opened the box, she did not find a toy. She found a big snake! The snake was angry and scared. It hissed and bit Jenny's finger. Jenny screamed and dropped the box. The snake slithered out and hid under the sofa. Jenny's finger was bleeding and hurting. She cried and cried. + +Tom came home from school and saw the mess. He saw the box and the snake. He was very sad and angry. He had saved his money for a long time to buy the snake. He loved snakes and wanted to have one as a pet. He had ordered the snake from a special mail service. He had written a note to Jenny, asking her not to open his box. But Jenny did not read the note. She only cared about herself. + +Tom yelled at Jenny and told her she was a spoiled and mean girl. He said she deserved to be bitten by the snake. He said he did not want to be her brother anymore. He took the snake and went to his room. He locked the door and did not talk to Jenny. + +Jenny was alone and sad. She wished she had not opened the box. She wished she had been nicer to Tom and to everyone. She wished she had a toy to play with. But she had nothing. She had spoiled everything. +Lily liked to go to the office with her mom. The office had many desks and chairs and computers. Lily liked to play with the papers and the pens and the stickers. She also liked to say hello to the people who worked with her mom. + +One day, Lily saw a huge door in the office. She wondered what was behind the door. She opened the door and walked inside. She saw a big man sitting at a big desk. He had a big phone and a big book. He looked angry. + +"Who are you?" the big man asked. "What are you doing here?" + +Lily was scared. She did not know the big man. She wanted to find her mom. She tried to say sorry, but she could not speak. She clapped her hands instead. She hoped the big man would like it. + +But the big man did not like it. He thought Lily was rude. He shouted at Lily. He said bad words. He told Lily to go away. He slammed the door. + +Lily cried. She ran to find her mom. She told her mom what happened. Her mom hugged her and said sorry. She said the big man was the boss. He was very mean and did not like children. She said they had to leave the office and never come back. + +Lily was sad. She liked the office. She liked the people. She liked the papers and the pens and the stickers. She did not like the boss. She did not like the huge door. She wished she never opened it. +Tim and Sue went to the park with Mom. They saw a pond with many ducks. Tim and Sue liked the ducks. They wanted to feed them bread. + +"Can we feed the ducks, Mom?" Tim asked. + +"Sure, but be careful. Don't go too close to the water," Mom said. + +Tim and Sue took some bread from Mom and threw it to the ducks. The ducks came to eat the bread. They quacked and splashed. + +Tim saw a duck that was different from the others. It was filthy. It had mud and grass on its feathers. It looked sad. + +"Look, Sue. That duck is filthy. Why is it so dirty?" Tim said. + +"I don't know. Maybe it rolled in the mud. Or maybe the other ducks don't like it," Sue said. + +Tim felt sorry for the filthy duck. He wanted to help it. He broke a big piece of bread and walked to the duck. + +"Here, duck. Have some bread. You must be hungry," Tim said. + +He held out the bread to the duck. The duck looked at Tim. It was scared. It did not trust Tim. + +Tim did not give up. He smiled at the duck. He talked to the duck in a soft voice. + +"It's okay, duck. I won't hurt you. I want to be your friend. You can have some bread. It's yummy," Tim said. + +The duck examined Tim. It saw that Tim was kind. It saw that Tim had bread. It was hungry. It decided to try the bread. + +The duck took the bread from Tim's hand. It ate the bread. It quacked. It liked the bread. + +Tim was happy. He stroked the duck's head. He said, "You're a good duck. You're my duck." + +The duck liked Tim. It nuzzled Tim's hand. It said, "Quack, quack." + +Sue and Mom watched Tim and the duck. They smiled. They were proud of Tim. + +"Tim, you're a good boy. You made a new friend," Mom said. + +"Can we take the duck home, Mom?" Tim asked. + +Mom laughed. She said, "No, Tim. The duck belongs to the pond. But we can come back and visit it. Maybe we can bring some soap and water and clean it up." + +Tim nodded. He said, "Okay, Mom. Bye, duck. See you soon." + +He hugged the duck. The duck hugged him back. It said, "Quack, quack." + +Tim and Sue waved to the duck. They followed Mom to the car. They had a fun day at the park. They learned to be kind to animals. They learned to make new friends. +Lily and Tom are playing in the garden. They see a glass on the table. The glass is dirty. It has dust and bugs on it. + +"Look, a glass!" Lily says. "I want to drink from it." + +"No, Lily, don't!" Tom says. "The glass is dirty. It can make you sick." + +But Lily does not listen. She runs to the table and grabs the glass. She puts it to her mouth. + +Tom is scared. He runs after Lily. He tries to take the glass from her. But Lily is strong. She holds the glass tight. + +"Let go, Lily, let go!" Tom shouts. "The glass is dirty!" + +Lily shakes her head. She wants to drink from the glass. She thinks it is water. + +But then, something happens. The glass slips from Lily's hand. It falls to the ground. It breaks into pieces. + +Lily and Tom are shocked. They hear a loud noise. They see the glass shatter. They see water spill. But the water is not clear. It is brown and smelly. + +"Yuck!" Lily says. "What is that?" + +Tom looks at the glass. He sees a label on it. The label says: "Fertilizer. Do not drink." + +Tom knows what fertilizer is. It is something that helps plants grow. But it is not good for people. + +"Lily, that was not water!" Tom says. "That was fertilizer! You were lucky. You did not drink it." + +Lily feels silly. She feels sorry. She wishes she listened to Tom. + +"I'm sorry, Tom," Lily says. "You were right. The glass was dirty. I should have listened to you." + +Tom smiles. He is glad that Lily is okay. He is not angry with her. + +"It's okay, Lily," Tom says. "But next time, be careful. Do not drink from dirty glasses. And do not break them. They can hurt you." + +Lily nods. She hugs Tom. She says: "Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend." + +They go back to playing in the garden. They cover the broken glass with a cloth. They do not want anyone to step on it. They have fun. They are happy. +Sam and Mia like to build with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can make houses, towers, bridges and more. + +One day, they want to build a big castle. They find a clear space on the floor and start to put blocks together. They make walls, doors, windows and roofs. They also make a flag, a moat and a drawbridge. + +But then, their baby brother Tom comes. He crawls to the castle and smiles. He likes the blocks too. He reaches for them and pulls them down. The castle falls apart and makes a loud noise. + +Sam and Mia are sad and angry. They worked hard to build the castle. They say, "No, Tom, no! Bad baby! Go away!" + +But Tom does not understand. He thinks it is a game. He laughs and claps his hands. He wants to play with Sam and Mia. + +Sam and Mia look at Tom. He is cute and happy. They feel sorry for him. He does not know he did something wrong. They decide to forgive him and teach him how to build. + +They say, "Tom, come here. We will show you how to build. You can help us make a new castle. But you have to be gentle and careful. Do you understand?" + +Tom nods and crawls to them. He tries to copy what they do. He puts blocks on top of each other and makes a small tower. He says, "Look, look! I build!" + +Sam and Mia smile and hug him. They say, "Good job, Tom! You are a good builder. We love you!" + +They build a new castle together. They have fun and share their blocks. They are happy. +Tom and Sam were brothers. They liked to play with tools. One day, they saw a big saw in the store. They wanted to buy it, but Mom said no. She said it was too sharp and dangerous for them. + +But Tom and Sam did not listen. They waited until Mom was busy. Then they took some money from her purse and ran to the store. They bought the saw and hid it in their room. + +They were very happy. They thought they could make anything with the saw. They decided to make a boat. They found some wood and nails in the garage. They brought them to their room. They were ready to start. + +"Let me use the saw first," Tom said. + +"No, I want to use it first," Sam said. + +They fought over the saw. They pulled and pushed. The saw slipped from their hands. It fell on the floor. It bounced and hit Tom's leg. Tom screamed. He saw blood. He was hurt. + +Mom heard the scream. She ran to their room. She saw the saw, the wood, the nails and the blood. She was very angry and scared. She called for help. She took Tom to the hospital. She left Sam at home. She said he was in big trouble. + +Tom and Sam were very sorry. They wished they had listened to Mom. They learned a hard lesson. They never played with tools again. +Tom and Anna were twins who liked to play in the kitchen. They had a big refrigerator that was full of food and drinks. Sometimes, they would sneak and open the refrigerator when their mom was not looking. They would take out some juice or cookies and eat them. + +One day, their mom caught them opening the refrigerator. She was angry and said, "Tom and Anna, you are naughty! You should not open the refrigerator without asking me. You could spoil the food or make a mess. You could also get sick from eating too much. Go to your room and think about what you did!" + +Tom and Anna felt sorry and said, "We are sorry, mom. We will not do it again." They marched to their room and sat on their beds. They thought about how they had disobeyed their mom and how they had wasted the food. They realized that they had been selfish and greedy. + +They decided to be obedient and listen to their mom from then on. They went back to the kitchen and said, "Mom, we are sorry for opening the refrigerator. We learned our lesson. We will ask you before we take anything. We will also help you clean the kitchen and put away the food." + +Their mom smiled and hugged them. She said, "I am glad you are sorry and learned your lesson. I love you, Tom and Anna. You are good children. You can have some juice and cookies, but only a little. And don't forget to brush your teeth afterwards." + +Tom and Anna thanked their mom and enjoyed their snack. They were happy and proud to be obedient. They knew that obeying their mom was good for them and made her happy too. + +The moral value of the story is: Obeying your parents is good for you and makes them happy. +Tim and Jen are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a big box in the garage. They think it is a spaceship. + +"Let's travel to the moon!" Tim says. + +"OK, but how?" Jen asks. + +Tim looks at the box. He sees some buttons and stickers. He points to one sticker that has a zero on it. + +"This is the launch button. We press it and we go to the moon. Zero means no time, so we get there fast," he says. + +Jen nods. She likes the idea. They get inside the box and close the lid. They pretend to buckle up and put on helmets. Tim presses the zero button. + +"Three, two, one, blast off!" he shouts. + +They feel the box shake and make noises. They imagine they see stars and planets outside. They have fun. + +After a while, they hear a voice. It is Tim's mom. + +"Tim, Jen, lunch is ready. Come out of the box, please," she says. + +They open the lid and see Tim's mom. She is holding a tray with sandwiches and juice. + +"Did you have a good trip?" she asks. + +"Yes, we did. We went to the moon and back," Tim says. + +"Wow, that's amazing. You must be hungry. Here, have some lunch," she says. + +She gives them each a sandwich and a juice. They are happy. + +They eat and drink. They tell Tim's mom about their adventure. She smiles and listens. + +They finish their lunch. They thank Tim's mom. + +"Can we play some more?" Jen asks. + +"Sure, but be careful. The box is old and fat. It might break," Tim's mom says. + +They nod. They go back to the box. They decide to travel to another place. They have more fun. +Tim and Sue were friends who liked to play together. They had a club in the backyard, where they had a tent, some toys and a big blanket. They felt comfortable and happy in their club. + +One day, a new boy named Ben moved in next door. He saw Tim and Sue playing in their club and wanted to join them. He knocked on the tent and said, "Hi, I'm Ben. Can I play with you?" + +Tim and Sue looked at each other. They did not know Ben and they liked their club just for them. They said, "No, you can't. This is our club and you are not in it. Go away." + +Ben felt sad and lonely. He did not have any friends and he wanted to play with Tim and Sue. He walked away and sat on his porch. + +Later, Tim and Sue's mom came to the backyard and saw them in their club. She asked, "Who is that boy on the porch? He looks sad." + +Tim and Sue told their mom that he was Ben, the new boy, and that they did not let him play with them. Their mom said, "That's not nice. How would you feel if you were new and nobody wanted to play with you? You should share your club and make new friends. It's more fun to play with others than to play alone." + +Tim and Sue thought about what their mom said. They realized that they were being mean and selfish. They decided to let Ben play with them and invite him to their club. They ran to the porch and said, "Hi, Ben. We're sorry we were rude. Do you want to play with us in our club? We have a tent, some toys and a big blanket. It's very comfortable and fun." + +Ben smiled and said, "Yes, I do. Thank you for letting me play with you. You are very nice." + +Tim and Sue and Ben became good friends and played together in their club. They learned that sharing and being kind is better than being greedy and mean. They had a lot of fun and were happy. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to help their mom and dad with the house. One day, mom asked them to put the dirty plates and cups in the dishwasher. Lily and Ben said yes and ran to the kitchen. + +But when they got there, they saw a big pile of dishes on the counter. Lily and Ben felt sleepy and did not want to work. They decided to play instead. They took some dishes and pretended they were hats and drums and cars. They made a lot of noise and had fun. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the kitchen. She was not happy. She saw the mess and the dishes on the floor. She said to Lily and Ben, "What are you doing? You were supposed to put the dishes in the dishwasher, not play with them. You are wasting time and making trouble. Now the dishes are dirty and broken. You need to clean up and say sorry." + +Lily and Ben felt bad. They knew they did wrong. They said sorry to mom and helped her clean up. They learned that they should not play with things that are not toys. They also learned that they should do what they are asked to do and not spend time on silly things. They hugged mom and said they would be good helpers next time. Mom smiled and said she loved them. She said they could take a nap if they were sleepy. Lily and Ben agreed and went to their room. They fell asleep quickly and dreamed of nice things. +Ben liked to play with his cars. He had many cars of different colors and sizes. He liked to make them zoom and crash on the floor. One day, he saw a new car in the toy store. It was green and shiny and had big wheels. Ben wanted the green car very much. + +He asked his mom if he could have the green car. His mom said no, he had enough cars already. Ben was sad and angry. He thought of a plan. He would trade one of his old cars for the green car. He took his red car, which was small and had a broken door, and went to the toy store. + +He saw a boy who was looking at the green car. Ben went to the boy and said, "Do you want to trade cars? I have a red car, you have a green car. Let's trade." The boy looked at Ben's red car and shrugged. He said, "OK, I don't like green anyway." He gave Ben the green car and took the red car. + +Ben was happy. He had the green car he wanted. He ran to his mom and showed her his new car. His mom was surprised and asked him where he got it. Ben told her he traded his red car for it. His mom was not happy. She said, "Ben, that was not a fair trade. You gave away your good car for a bad car. The green car is old and dirty and has a missing wheel. You should not trade things without asking me first. You might regret it later." + +Ben looked at his green car and saw that his mom was right. The green car was not shiny and big. It was dull and small. It did not zoom and crash well. It wobbled and stopped. Ben felt bad. He wished he had his red car back. He regretted trading his car for the green car. He learned a lesson. He should be happy with what he had and not want things that were not his. He should listen to his mom and not make bad trades. He hoped the boy would trade back with him. He hoped he could find his red car again. He hoped he could fix his mistake. +Daisy is a deaf dog. She can not hear any sound. But she can see and smell and feel very well. She likes to play with her ball and her friend Ben. Ben is a boy who lives next door. He knows how to talk with Daisy using his hands. + +One day, Ben and Daisy go to the park. They see many flowers and trees and birds. Daisy smells a butterfly and chases it. Ben laughs and runs after her. He throws the ball and Daisy catches it in her mouth. They have a lot of fun. + +But then, Daisy sees a big squirrel. She drops the ball and runs after the squirrel. The squirrel is fast and runs up a tree. Daisy barks and jumps, but she can not reach the squirrel. Ben calls Daisy, but she can not hear him. He waves his hands, but she can not see him. She is too busy with the squirrel. + +Ben is worried. He does not want to lose Daisy. He looks around and sees a zip-line. A zip-line is a long rope with a handle. People can hold the handle and slide down the rope. Ben has an idea. He grabs the handle and zips down the rope. He makes a loud noise as he zips. Daisy hears the noise and looks up. She sees Ben flying in the air. She is surprised and happy. She runs to him and wags her tail. Ben lands on the ground and hugs Daisy. He tells her he loves her and he is glad she is safe. Daisy licks his face and barks. They are both happy. They go back to the ball and the butterfly and play some more. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big box in the park. They open the box and see many things inside. They see a ball, a hat, a doll, and a skull. + +"Wow, look at this!" Tom says. He picks up the skull and holds it in his hands. "It is hard and white and has holes for eyes and nose and mouth." + +"Let me see!" Sam says. He wants to hold the skull too. He tries to take it from Tom, but Tom does not let go. + +"No, it is mine!" Tom says. He pulls the skull away from Sam. "I found it first!" + +"No, it is ours!" Sam says. He pulls the skull back to him. "We found it together!" + +They tug and pull and fight over the skull. They do not see a man coming to the box. The man is angry. He is the owner of the box. He put the box in the park to pay for a truck. The skull is very old and very rare. It is worth a lot of money. + +"Hey, you two!" the man yells. He runs to the box and grabs the skull from Tom and Sam. "What are you doing with my skull? This is not a toy! This is a treasure!" + +Tom and Sam are scared. They drop the skull and run away. They do not want to play with the skull anymore. They think it is dull and scary and bad. They go back to their homes and hug their moms. They are glad they have nice toys and not skulls. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big, yellow slide. Lily wants to go on the slide, but Tom is scared. + +"Come on, Tom. The slide is fun. You can go with me," Lily says. + +"No, Lily. The slide is too high and too wide. I will fall and hurt myself," Tom says. + +Lily sees a nice lady with a dog. The lady smiles at them. Lily has an idea. + +"Excuse me, lady. Can you help us? My friend Tom is scared of the slide. Can he pet your dog? Maybe he will feel better," Lily asks. + +"Sure, sweetie. My dog is very friendly. His name is Spot. You can pet him and talk to him. He likes children," the lady says. + +Lily and Tom go to the lady and the dog. They pet Spot and say hello to him. Spot wags his tail and licks their faces. Tom feels happy and brave. + +"Thank you, lady. Thank you, Spot. You are very nice. I think I can try the slide now," Tom says. + +"Good for you, Tom. I'm proud of you. Let's go together. Hold my hand," Lily says. + +Lily and Tom run to the slide. They climb up the stairs and sit on the top. They look at the park and smile. They slide down the wide, yellow slide. They laugh and scream. They have fun. They are not scared anymore. +Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play with their toys in the garden. One day, they found a big switch on the wall. They wondered what it did. + +"Let's try it!" said Max. He pushed the switch up and down. Nothing happened. + +"Maybe it's broken," said Lily. She pushed the switch harder. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. The garden lights turned on and off. The sprinklers sprayed water everywhere. The gate opened and closed. + +"Wow!" said Max. "This is fun!" + +"No, it's not!" said Lily. "This is bad! We don't belong here. This is not our switch. It's for the house. We have to stop it!" + +She grabbed Max's hand and pulled him away from the switch. They ran to their toys and picked them up. They heard a voice from the house. + +"Who's there? What are you doing?" It was the owner of the house. He was angry. + +Lily and Max were scared. They dropped their toys and ran to their own house. They did not look back. + +They learned a lesson. They did not touch the switch again. They played with their own toys. They were perfect for them. +Lily and Max were playing in the forest. They liked to find sticks and stones and make houses for the animals. Lily saw a big log that looked like a good roof. She ran to get it, but Max got there first. + +"Max, I want the log!" Lily said. "It is my turn to choose!" + +"No, it is mine!" Max said. "I saw it first!" + +They both pulled the log, but it was too heavy. They fell down and started to cry. + +A grumpy bear came out of the bushes. He heard the noise and wanted to see what was wrong. He saw the log and the children. + +"Who are you?" the bear asked. "Why are you making so much noise?" + +Lily and Max stopped crying. They were scared of the bear. They did not know what to say. + +The bear came closer. He sniffed the log and the children. He did not like the smell. + +"This is my log!" the bear said. "You are in my forest! Go away!" + +Lily and Max got up and ran away. They did not want to play with the log anymore. They wanted to go home. + +They found their mom and dad. They told them what happened. Mom and dad hugged them and said they were brave. + +"Who was the bear?" mom asked. + +"We don't know," Lily said. "We did not introduce ourselves." +Sara and Tom were playing in the bath. They liked to make bubbles with the shampoo and splash each other. Sara had a yellow duck and Tom had a blue boat. They pretended they were on a big adventure. + +"Look, Sara, I found a treasure!" Tom said, holding up a shiny coin he had hidden under the soap. + +"Wow, Tom, that's so cool!" Sara said, reaching for the coin. "Can I see?" + +Tom did not want to share. He pulled the coin away from Sara and said, "No, it's mine! I found it first!" + +Sara was angry. She grabbed the shampoo bottle and squirted it at Tom. Tom screamed and rubbed his eyes. The shampoo stung and made him cry. + +"Stop it, Sara, that hurts!" Tom said, trying to get the shampoo out of his eyes. + +"Ha ha, that's what you get for being mean!" Sara said, laughing. + +Tom was very sad and scared. He could not see anything. Everything was dark. He wanted his mom to come and help him. He did not want to play with Sara anymore. He wished he could remember how to get out of the bath. +Sara and Tom were playing in the farm. They liked to see the animals and the plants. They saw cows, pigs, chickens, and sheep. They also saw corn, carrots, apples, and pumpkins. + +"Look, Tom, the corn is very big and yellow!" Sara said. "Can we pick some?" + +"OK, but we have to ask the farmer first," Tom said. "He is very nice and he lets us play here." + +They ran to the farmer, who was working near the barn. "Hello, farmer!" they said. "Can we pick some corn, please?" + +"Hello, Sara and Tom!" the farmer said. "Sure, you can pick some corn, but only a little. The corn is for the animals and for the market. You have to be careful not to hurt the plants or the animals." + +"Thank you, farmer!" they said. "We will be careful and we will share the corn with the animals." + +They went to the corn field and picked two ears of corn each. They peeled off the green leaves and saw the yellow kernels. They tasted them and they were sweet and juicy. + +"Yummy, this corn is very good!" Sara said. + +"Yes, it is!" Tom said. "Let's go and give some to the animals." + +They walked to the chicken coop and saw many chickens. Some were pecking the ground, some were clucking, and some were laying eggs. + +"Hello, chickens!" they said. "Do you want some corn?" + +They threw some kernels to the chickens and they came running. They ate the corn and made happy noises. + +"Look, Sara, that chicken is laying an egg!" Tom said. He pointed to a brown chicken that was sitting in a nest. + +"Wow, that is amazing!" Sara said. "Can we see the egg?" + +They went closer to the chicken and saw a white egg under her. The chicken looked at them and clucked softly. + +"Hello, chicken!" they said. "You are very good at laying eggs. Can we see your egg, please?" + +The chicken moved a little and let them see the egg. It was warm and smooth. + +"Wow, this egg is very nice!" Sara said. "Can we touch it?" + +They gently touched the egg and felt its shape. The chicken did not mind. She seemed to like them. + +"Thank you, chicken!" they said. "You are very kind and your egg is very pretty." + +They smiled at the chicken and she smiled back. She was adorable. They gave her some more corn and left her alone. + +They went to see the other animals and gave them some corn too. They had a lot of fun and learned a lot. They loved the farm and the farmer. They loved the corn and the chicken. They were happy. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big bird with a long tail and bright colors. They wanted to see it closer, so they followed it to the woods. + +"Look, it's a peacock!" Anna said. "It's so pretty!" + +"Let's catch it!" Ben said. "We can take it home and show Mom and Dad!" + +But the peacock was not happy. It ran away from the twins and made a loud noise. It was scared of them. + +"Stop, stop!" a voice said. It was an old man who lived in a hut near the woods. He was kind and wise. He knew a lot about animals and plants. He came out of his hut and waved at the twins. + +"Hello, little ones," he said. "Why are you chasing the peacock?" + +"We want to see it," Anna said. + +"We want to catch it," Ben said. + +The old man shook his head. "That's not a good idea," he said. "The peacock is a wild animal. It belongs to the woods, not to your home. It needs space and freedom and friends of its own kind. If you catch it, you will make it sad and sick. And you will miss the beauty of its feathers, which it only shows when it feels safe and happy." + +The twins looked at the peacock, which was hiding behind a tree. They felt sorry for it. + +"Really?" Anna asked. + +"Really," the old man said. "You can admire the peacock from a distance, but you should not bother it. That's the respectful and helpful thing to do. Do you understand?" + +The twins nodded. They thanked the old man for his wisdom and said goodbye to the peacock. They learned to follow his advice and to respect the animals in the park. They also made a new friend in the old man, who taught them more about nature and life. They were happy and wise, too. +Lila and Ben were best friends. They liked to play with their toys and make up stories. One day, they found a big box in the garage. It was full of shiny balls and stars and planets. They were very happy. + +"Wow, look at this!" Lila said. "We can make our own universe!" + +"Yes, let's do that!" Ben said. "We can race them and see who is faster!" + +They took out the balls and stars and planets and put them on the floor. They made a big circle with them. Then they each picked one ball to be their spaceship. + +"Ready, set, go!" Lila said. They pushed their balls around the circle, making zooming noises. + +Lila's ball was red and Ben's ball was blue. They were both very fast. But Lila wanted to win. She was selfish. She did not care about Ben. She pushed her ball harder and harder. She bumped into Ben's ball and made it go out of the circle. + +"Hey, that's not fair!" Ben said. "You cheated!" + +"No, I didn't!" Lila said. "I won! I'm the best!" + +Ben was very sad and angry. He did not like Lila anymore. He picked up his ball and threw it at Lila's head. It hit her hard and made her cry. + +"Ow, that hurts!" Lila said. "Why did you do that?" + +"Because you are mean and selfish!" Ben said. "You are not my friend anymore!" + +He ran away, leaving Lila alone with her ball and her tears. She looked at the shiny balls and stars and planets on the floor. They did not make her happy anymore. She wished she had been nice to Ben. She wished she had shared the universe with him. But it was too late. She had lost her friend. She had lost the race. She had lost everything. +Once upon a time, there was a big river. The river was so big that it went on and on and on. One day, a busy bee flew over the river. The bee was very busy because it had to mark all the flowers it visited. As it flew, it saw a little girl sitting by the river. The little girl was sad because she lost her toy boat in the river. The bee felt sorry for her and flew to get the toy boat. It brought the toy boat back to the little girl and she was very happy. From that day on, the little girl and the bee became friends and they would often sit by the river together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the pool and splash around with her friends. One day, Lily's mom gave her a special gift. It was a beautiful blue swimsuit that made Lily feel like a mermaid. + +Lily couldn't wait to wear her new swimsuit to the pool. She put it on and ran outside. As she walked towards the pool, she noticed something inching along the ground. It was a tiny caterpillar! Lily picked it up gently and put it on a nearby leaf. + +When Lily finally got to the pool, she jumped in and started to splash around. Suddenly, she remembered the caterpillar. She got out of the pool and ran back to where she had left it. To her surprise, the caterpillar had turned into a beautiful butterfly! Lily was amazed at how gifted the caterpillar was to transform into something so beautiful. + +From that day on, Lily always looked out for inching creatures and knew that they too could be gifted in their own way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a bossy big sister who always told her what to do. One day, Lily wanted to eat some cookies, but her sister said no. Lily didn't like that, but she didn't want to make her sister mad, so she resisted the urge to take a cookie anyway. + +Later that day, Lily's sister went to play with her friends. Lily wanted to go too, but her sister said she was too little. Lily was sad, yet she didn't cry. Instead, she decided to play with her toys and have fun on her own. + +When her sister came back, she saw how happy Lily was and realized that she didn't have to be so bossy all the time. From that day on, they played together and had fun without anyone bossing the other around. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved candy, especially lollipops. One day, she went to the store with her mommy and saw a big jar of lollipops. They were very popular, and lots of people wanted them. + +Lily asked her mommy if she could have one, and her mommy said yes. Lily pointed to the red one and her mommy bought it for her. It was very yummy, and Lily was happy. She ate it all up and asked for another one, but her mommy said no because too much candy is not good for you. + +Lily was sad, but she knew her mommy was right. She decided to save her money and buy more candy another day. From that day on, Lily always pointed to her favorite candy and only ate a little bit at a time. She was happy and healthy, and that made her mommy happy too. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, he found a shiny olive on the ground and picked it up. He thought it was the coolest thing ever and showed it to his friends. + +But then, a big, gloomy cloud appeared in the sky and it started to rain. Timmy and his friends were sad because they couldn't play outside anymore. Timmy remembered the olive he found and decided to lead his friends to a nearby tree to find more olives. They found a whole bunch and brought them back to Timmy's house. + +Timmy's mom was happy to see them and showed them how to make olive oil. They all worked together and made a delicious meal with the olive oil. Timmy learned that even when things seem gloomy, there's always something good that can come out of it if you lead yourself and others in the right direction. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read her new magazine about princesses and animals. One day, Lily was at the store with her mom when she saw a toy she really wanted. She started to cry and scream, "I want it! I want it!" + +Her mom said, "Lily, you need to behave. If you behave, maybe we can get it next time." + +Lily stopped crying and said, "Okay, Mommy. I will behave." + +Her mom smiled and they went home. Lily remembered what her mom said and tried her best to behave. The next time they went to the store, Lily's mom surprised her with the toy she wanted. Lily was so happy and grateful that she behaved even better than before. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a strong dog named Max. Max was very big and loved to play with Lily. One day, they went for a walk in the park. Lily saw a group of children skipping and she wanted to try it too. + +She said to Max, "Max, can you skip with me?" Max wagged his tail and barked happily. Lily held Max's leash and they started to skip together. Lily was very happy because Max was very strong and could skip for a long time. + +Suddenly, a little boy came up to them and said, "Wow, your dog is so strong! Can he skip too?" Lily smiled and said, "Yes, he can! Watch this!" And then they all skipped together in the park, happy and having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk in the forest with her dog, Max. One day, they went for a walk and saw a big, fair castle in the distance. Lily wanted to go see it, but Max was scared. + +As they walked closer, they saw a man with a big bow and arrows guarding the castle. Lily was scared too, but she wanted to see the castle up close. Max barked and growled at the man, but the man just smiled and let them pass. + +Finally, they reached the castle and saw a beautiful princess inside. She was crying because she lost her favorite bow. Lily remembered she had seen a bow on the way to the castle, so she ran back to get it. When she returned with the bow, the princess was so happy that she gave Lily and Max a tour of the castle. They had a fairytale adventure and became friends with the princess. From that day on, they walked to the castle every week to visit their new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little doggy named Max. Max had soft fur and loved to play with his toys. One day, Max's owner asked him to help organize his toys in his toy box. Max was happy to help and started to put his toys away. + +As Max was organizing his toys, he heard a loud noise outside. He became alert and started to bark. "Woof, woof!" he said. His owner looked outside and saw a big, scary cat. The cat was not friendly and wanted to hurt Max. + +Max tried to run away, but the cat was too fast. The cat caught Max and hurt him badly. Max's owner rushed him to the vet, but it was too late. Max had passed away. + +Max's owner was very sad and missed him very much. He realized that he should have kept Max inside and safe. From that day on, Max's owner made sure to always keep his pets safe and secure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived with her parent in a house near the deep forest. One day, Lily demanded her parent to take her on a walk in the forest. Her parent agreed and they went on a walk together. + +As they walked, Lily saw a big tree with a hole in it. She demanded her parent to look inside the hole. Her parent looked inside and saw a family of birds living there. Lily was happy to see the birds. + +Suddenly, it started to rain. Lily's parent told her they needed to go back home. Lily was sad to leave the birds, but she was happy she got to see them. She thanked her parent for taking her on a walk in the deep forest. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw and write on his paper. One day, Timmy saw a big hurricane outside. It was very windy and made Timmy feel dizzy. Timmy's mommy told him to stay inside and write a story about the hurricane. Timmy thought it was a good idea and wrote about the big, windy hurricane. After the hurricane was gone, Timmy showed his story to his mommy and she was very proud. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny was very shy and didn't like to talk to other animals. One day, Benny was hopping through the forest when he saw a big, scary wolf. Benny was very scared and didn't know what to do. But then, he remembered that his mommy told him that he could protect himself. + +Benny stood up tall and puffed out his chest. He said, "I will protect myself!" The wolf looked surprised and scared. Benny felt very brave. He hopped away quickly and found his mommy. She was very proud of him for being so brave. + +From that day on, Benny wasn't as shy anymore. He knew that he could protect himself if he needed to. And whenever he felt scared, he would say to himself, "I will protect myself!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bear. One day, Lily's mommy told her that they were going to visit her big brother at the university. Lily didn't know what a university was, but she was excited to see her brother. + +When they arrived, Lily saw lots of big buildings and many people walking around. Her brother came to meet them and gave Lily a big hug. They went to a cafeteria to have lunch, but Lily didn't like the taste of her food. She said, "This food is bitter. Can I have something else?" + +Her brother said, "Sure, let's go to the pizza place. They have yummy pizza." Lily was happy and followed her brother. On the way, they saw a big statue and her brother said, "Let's lean on the statue and take a picture." They took a picture and Lily was happy. + +Later, they had to say goodbye and go back home. Lily was sad because she wanted to stay longer with her brother. But her brother said, "Don't worry, we will see each other soon." And Lily smiled, knowing that she would see her brother again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved rockets more than anything in the world. He had a big, red rocket that he would play with every day. One day, Timmy's sister, Sally, accidentally broke his rocket. Timmy was very sad and angry. + +He decided to build a new rocket all by himself. He worked hard and made a beautiful, adorable rocket. But when he tried to launch it, it wouldn't fly. Timmy was so frustrated that he wanted to shoot the rocket with a slingshot. + +But then, Sally came and saw the rocket. She said it was the most adorable rocket she had ever seen. Sally helped Timmy fix the rocket and they launched it together. It flew higher than any rocket Timmy had ever made before. Timmy was so happy that he forgot all about being angry. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big bowl of cereal for breakfast every morning. One day, she woke up feeling very sleepy and didn't want to eat her cereal. + +Her mom asked, "Lily, are you okay? You don't want your cereal today?" + +Lily replied, "No, Mommy. I don't feel good. I want to go back to sleep." + +Mommy recognized that Lily was not feeling well and said, "Okay, sweetie. You can go back to sleep. I'll save your cereal for later when you're feeling better." + +Lily smiled and went back to sleep, feeling happy that her mommy understood how she was feeling. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty lamp in her room that she loved very much. One day, her mom came in and said, "Lily, let's sort through your toys and put them away." + +Lily replied, "Okay, mommy. Can I keep my pretty lamp out?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course you can, Lily. It's too pretty to put away." + +Lily happily sorted through her toys and put them away in their proper places. When she was done, she sat on her bed and admired her pretty lamp. "I'm glad we sorted through my toys, mommy. Now I can see my pretty lamp better," she said. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm glad too, Lily. Your room looks much nicer now." And they both smiled and admired the pretty lamp together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a special silver necklace that her grandma gave her. The necklace was very cool and shiny. Lily loved to wear it everywhere she went. + +One day, Lily and her family went to the park to play. They had so much fun running and playing together. But when it was time to go home, Lily realized that her necklace was missing. She looked everywhere, but she couldn't find it. + +Lily was sad and cried because she loved her necklace so much. But then her mommy said, "Remember when we played on the swings? Maybe it fell off there." Lily went back to the swings and looked around. And there it was, her special silver necklace! She was so happy and put it back on. From then on, Lily made sure to remember to take extra care of her special necklace. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play on the swing in the park. One day, she saw a funny-looking apple on the ground. She picked it up and took a big bite. But the apple was rotten and made her sick. + +Lily's mommy took her to the doctor who gave her some medicine to make her feel better. Lily learned an important lesson that day – she should never eat anything that looks funny or smells bad. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be careful about what we eat. We should always check if something is fresh and not rotten before we put it in our mouth. And if we ever feel sick, we should tell our parents right away so they can help us. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she saw a gray cloud in the sky. It looked like it might rain soon. + +Lily decided to go for a walk before it started to pour. As she walked, she saw a man performing tricks with a light-up yo-yo. The yo-yo glowed brightly as he spun it around and around. Lily was amazed by the light and the tricks. + +Later that day, Lily went back inside her house just as the rain started to fall. She curled up with a book and a warm blanket. As she read, she thought about the man and his light-up yo-yo. She wondered if she could perform tricks like that someday. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends decided to play a game of hide and seek. Lily was very excited to play and quickly ran to hide behind a big tree. + +As she was running, she stumbled on a rock and fell down. She cried a little, but her friends came to help her up. They were very gentle and made sure she was okay. + +After Lily was feeling better, she continued to play the game. She found a great hiding spot behind a bench, but as she was sitting down, she noticed a thread hanging from her shirt. She remembered her mom telling her to always be careful with threads so they don't get caught on anything. + +Lily gently pulled the thread and continued to play. Later that day, when she got home, she showed her mom the thread and told her about her fun day at the park with her friends. Her mom was proud of her for being careful with the thread and for having such a great time 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's mom took him to the park. They walked to the playground, but Timmy saw a big vehicle parked nearby. It seemed like a fun ride, but his mom said they couldn't go on it. + +Timmy was sad and didn't understand why they couldn't ride it. His mom explained that sometimes things that seem fun can be dangerous. She also said that it's important to listen to grown-ups and trust their decisions. + +As they walked away, Timmy noticed that the vehicle didn't look very comfortable. It was rusty and old, and he was happy they didn't ride it. Timmy learned that sometimes things that seem good might not be good for us. He also learned to trust his mom's decisions and be safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, as she was playing, she saw a giant walking towards her. The giant was very tall and had a big smile on his face. + +Lily was scared and ran to her mom. "Mommy, there's a giant in the park!" she said. Her mom replied, "Don't worry, Lily. He's a reliable giant. He won't hurt you." + +The giant approached them and said, "Hello, little girl. My name is George. I'm here to help you with your playground." Lily was surprised and asked, "Really?" George nodded and sighed, "Yes, really. I want to make sure you have a safe and fun place to play." + +Lily and her friends were happy to have a reliable giant to help them. They played together and had a great time. From that day on, Lily knew that not all giants are scary and some can be very helpful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they went to the park to play on the swings and slide. Lily's friend, Emma, dared her to climb up the big tree. + +Lily was scared at first, but she wanted to show Emma she was brave. She took a deep breath and started to climb. As she climbed higher and higher, she accidentally scraped her thumb on a branch. It hurt a little, but she didn't want to stop climbing. + +Finally, Lily reached the top of the tree. She felt proud of herself for being so brave. She looked out over the park and saw how deep the pond was. She knew she had to be careful when she climbed back down. When she got to the bottom, she showed Emma her scraped thumb and they went to get a band-aid. Lily was happy she was brave enough to climb the tree, even though she got a little hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom asked her, "Lily, would you like to help me cook dinner tonight?" Lily jumped up and down and said, "Yes, please!" + +Lily's mom gave her a napkin and asked her to wipe the table. Lily did it very quietly so she wouldn't wake up her little brother who was taking a nap. Then, Lily's mom showed her how to mix the ingredients for the spaghetti sauce. + +While they were cooking, Lily's dad came home from work. He said, "Wow, it smells delicious in here!" Lily proudly replied, "I helped cook dinner!" After they finished cooking, they all sat down to eat together and Lily put the napkin on her lap like a big girl. It was a happy and yummy dinner for everyone. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to eat olives. She would eat them every day and couldn't get enough of them. One day, Lily's mom put some olives in the fridge to keep them cold. + +But then, Lily got a crazy idea. She wanted to see what would happen if she left the olives in the sun. So, she took the olives out of the fridge and put them on the hot sidewalk. + +After a little while, Lily noticed that the olives started to melt! They turned into a gooey mess and she couldn't eat them anymore. She learned that olives don't like the heat and should stay in the fridge. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a doll that she loved very much. The doll was very pretty and had a strong body. She liked to play with her doll all day long. + +One day, Lily's mom asked her if she had eaten all her vegetables. Lily didn't want to tell the truth, so she told a lie and said she had. But her mom knew she was lying because she saw Lily's plate was still full. + +Lily felt bad for lying and went to her room to play with her doll. She hugged her doll tightly and promised to always tell the truth from now on. +Once upon a time, there was a big, hairy bear named Benny. Benny had a goal to climb to the top of the mountain. He tried and tried, but he couldn't make it all the way up. He sighed and felt sad. + +Then, Benny saw a little bird who had fallen out of its nest. The bird was chirping and crying for help. Benny realized that helping the bird was more important than reaching his goal. He picked up the little bird and put it back in its nest. + +Benny felt happy that he could help someone else. He learned that sometimes, helping others is more important than achieving our own goals. Benny never forgot that lesson and always looked for ways to help others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, her mommy asked her to help with some work in the garden. Lily was careful not to step on any plants as she helped her mommy pull weeds. + +While they were working, Lily's mommy said, "Lily, you are being so careful! Thank you for helping me with the work." Lily smiled and replied, "I like to help you, mommy. Can we pick some flowers when we are done?" Her mommy said yes and they finished their work quickly. + +After they were done, they picked some pretty flowers and brought them inside to put in a vase. Lily was so happy to have helped her mommy and to have some pretty flowers to look at. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and get dirty. But one day, his mom said, "Timmy, it's time to take a shower." Timmy didn't like showers because the water was too cold. + +As Timmy was getting ready for his shower, he saw a weird bug on the wall. "Mom, what is that weird bug?" Timmy asked. His mom said, "That's just a harmless spider. Don't worry about it." + +Timmy reluctantly got into the shower and started to wash himself. Suddenly, he saw the spider crawling down the wall towards him! He screamed, "Mom, the spider is coming!" His mom calmly said, "It's okay, Timmy. Just accept that the spider is there and let it crawl away." Timmy did as his mom said and the spider crawled away. From that day on, Timmy wasn't afraid of weird bugs anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to collect shiny rocks. She would spot them on the ground and pick them up, adding them to her growing collection. + +One day, Lily saw a sparkly rock in the distance but it was on the other side of a big puddle. She didn't want to get her shoes wet, so she waited patiently for the water to dry up. + +Finally, the next day, the sun came out and the puddle was gone. Lily ran to the spot where she had seen the shiny rock and was so happy to finally add it to her collection. She knew that being patient paid off in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and watch aeroplanes fly in the sky. One day, Timmy saw a mysterious object in the sky. It was not an aeroplane, but he did not know what it was. He looked at it for a long time until it disappeared. + +Suddenly, Timmy heard a loud scream. He looked around but could not see anyone. He was scared and did not know what to do. He ran to his house and told his mom about the mysterious object and the scream. His mom hugged him and told him not to worry. + +The next day, Timmy saw the mysterious object again. This time, he was not scared. He knew it was just a shooting star. He closed his eyes and made a wish. He wished for a toy aeroplane to play with. And his wish came true! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a toy telephone that she loved to play with. One day, she wanted to talk to her grandma who lived far away. So, she asked her mommy to send a message to grandma on the telephone. + +Mommy dialed the number and Lily talked to grandma. But, grandma was feeling grumpy that day and didn't talk much. Lily felt sad and told mommy about it. Mommy said, "It's okay, sometimes people feel grumpy. We can try again another day." + +Lily was happy that she got to talk to her grandma, even though she was grumpy. She hugged her toy telephone and whispered, "I love you, grandma." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to look at the moon at night. The moon was big and round and made Timmy feel happy. One night, Timmy couldn't sleep because he was scared of the dark. His mommy came in and comforted him. She gave him a hug and told him that the moon would watch over him while he slept. Timmy felt better and fell asleep. The next night, Timmy looked up at the moon again and felt rich with happiness. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She had an old sister who liked to play with her. One day, they went to the park to play on the swings. The little girl put her sister on the swing and pushed her gently. Her sister laughed and said, "Higher, higher!" So the little girl pushed her sister higher and higher until she was flying in the sky like a bird. They had so much fun playing together at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to watch the birds fly in the sky. One day, she went for a walk in the wild forest. She saw a rabbit with an unusual pattern on its fur. It was so pretty! She wanted to touch it, but it ran away. Lily was sad, but she still enjoyed watching the trees and flowers. She went back home and told her mommy about the wild rabbit she saw. Her mommy smiled and said, "Maybe we'll see it again someday." +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird lived in a tree on the land. The land was very wide and the bird loved to fly around it. One day, the bird heard a sound. It stopped to listen. It was a little girl singing! The bird flew closer to the girl and sang along. They had so much fun singing together on the wide land. From then on, the little bird would always listen for the girl's singing when it flew around the land. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play sport with his friends. One day, he went to the park to play soccer. He saw his friends there, but one boy was being rude. Timmy didn't like it when people were rude. + +"Hey, why are you being rude?" Timmy asked the boy. + +"I don't want to play with you guys," the boy said. + +Timmy didn't want to argue, so he went to gather some sticks to play a different game. He found some big sticks and brought them back to his friends. They used the sticks to play a fun game of "knock over the cans". The boy who was being rude saw how much fun they were having and asked if he could join in. Timmy said yes, and they all played together happily. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside. One day, Timmy went to the park to play on the swings. He swung back and forth, feeling the wind in his hair. Suddenly, he fell off the swing and landed on the ground with a thud. + +"Ouch! That was rough," Timmy said to himself. + +Just then, another little boy came over and asked if he was okay. Timmy said he was fine, but he couldn't reach the switch to turn off the swings. The other little boy helped Timmy turn off the swings and they started to play together. + +Timmy was happy to have made a new friend and they played together until it was time to go home. Timmy was excited to come back to the park and play with his new friend again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very smart and could solve puzzles very quickly. One day, Timmy went to a meeting with his friends at the park. They played together and had a lot of fun. + +Suddenly, two boys started to fight over a toy. Timmy knew that fighting was not good and decided to help. He said, "Hey, why don't we take turns playing with the toy? That way, we can all have fun together!" + +The two boys thought about it and agreed. Timmy felt happy that he was able to solve the problem without anyone getting hurt. From that day on, Timmy's friends knew that he was not only intelligent, but also a great peacemaker. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sally. Sally had a fancy scarf that she loved to wear. One day, Sally went to the park with her friends to play. They decided to roll down the hill. Sally went first and she rolled and rolled until she reached the bottom. + +Suddenly, Sally's fancy scarf got caught on a rock and she couldn't stop rolling. Her friends tried to help but it was too late. Sally rolled all the way down the hill and hit her head on a tree. She got a big boo-boo and had to go to the hospital. + +From that day on, Sally never wore her fancy scarf again. She learned that sometimes it's better to be safe than to look fancy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play golf with his dad. One day, Timmy and his dad went to play golf at the park. But when they got there, they saw a big, scary dog. Timmy was very scared of the dog and didn't want to play anymore. His dad tried to calm him down, but Timmy was too fearful. + +Finally, Timmy's dad had an idea. He picked up Timmy and they walked away from the dog. Timmy felt better and they started to play golf again. But then, they heard the dog barking again. Timmy was scared again and wanted to leave. So, they packed up their golf clubs and went home. Timmy was happy to be safe and away from the fearful dog. +Once upon a time, there was a big bull. The bull was very angry and he liked to make trouble. He would stomp his feet and snort loudly. The other animals were scared of him. + +One day, a little mouse was walking by and the bull saw him. The bull wanted to make the mouse scared, so he started to chase him. The mouse ran as fast as he could, but the bull was too fast. Just as the bull was about to catch the mouse, the mouse ran into a hole in the ground. + +The bull was so angry that he started to stomp his feet even harder. But he stomped so hard that he became deaf! Now he couldn't hear anything, and he was very sad. The other animals felt sorry for him and they decided to help him. They made signs with their hooves to tell him what was happening. The bull was grateful and he learned to be nicer to the other animals. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his cubes. He had a big red cube, a small blue cube, and a green cube that made a funny noise when he shook it. One day, Timmy's curious cat knocked over his tower of cubes and they all fell down. Timmy was very sad because he had worked hard to build his tower. + +Timmy's mom saw that he was upset and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told her about his tower of cubes and how they had fallen down. His mom said she understood and asked if he wanted her to help him rebuild the tower. Timmy was happy that his mom was going to support him and they started to build the tower together. + +As they were building, Timmy's cat came back and was curious about what they were doing. Timmy's mom showed the cat how to stack the cubes and they all worked together to build an even bigger tower. Timmy was happy again because he had his tower of cubes and he had his mom and cat to support him. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to sail on his boat. He had a big sail that was red and blue. He knew how to sail because his dad taught him. + +One day, Timmy's friends came to play with him. They wanted to sail too. Timmy organized his toys and made room for his friends on the boat. They all had fun sailing together. + +After they were done, Timmy's mom asked him if he had a good time. Timmy smiled and said, "Yes, I know how to sail and it was fun with my friends." +Once upon a time, there was a big, big moon in the sky. It was so large that it looked like a giant cookie. A little girl named Lily saw the moon and said, "Wow! The moon is so big tonight!" + +Her dad replied, "Yes, it is. Do you know who supplies the moon?" + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "Is it the stars?" + +Her dad smiled and said, "No, it's the sun. The sun supplies light to the moon so we can see it at night." + +Lily was amazed and said, "That's so cool! Thank you, sun!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, she went for a walk in the forest with her mom. They saw a big pot on the ground. Lily recognized it from a story her grandma had told her. + +As they walked further, they saw a bird flying in the distant sky. Lily pointed and said, "Look, mommy! A bird!" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it's very far away." Lily felt happy to recognize the bird. + +After their walk, they went back home and had dinner. Lily told her dad about the pot and the bird she recognized. He was proud of her for learning new things. From that day on, Lily loved to go on adventures and recognize new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite rag that she carried everywhere with her. One day, Lily and her rag went to the park to play. She was having so much fun playing on the swings and the slide when suddenly she fell down and hurt her knee. She was very sad and felt helpless because she couldn't get up. Her rag tried to help her, but it couldn't do anything. Lily suffered from the pain in her knee, but luckily her mommy came and took care of her. From that day on, Lily never went anywhere without her rag and her mommy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat broccoli because it was good for her. One day, her mom made broccoli for dinner but it was too hot to eat. Lily was sad because she really wanted to eat her broccoli. + +Suddenly, her little brother Max ran into the kitchen and accidentally knocked over the pot of broccoli. Broccoli went everywhere and Lily got very upset. But then, Max had an idea. He said, "Let's go outside and play in the spring!" + +Lily didn't want to go outside at first because she was still upset about the broccoli, but Max convinced her. They went outside and played in the spring, jumping in puddles and picking flowers. Lily forgot about the broccoli and had a lot of fun. When they came back inside, their mom had made fresh broccoli that wasn't too hot to eat. They all ate it happily and Lily was glad that she got to play in the spring with her little brother. +Once upon a time, there was a playful little bear named Benny. Benny loved to play with his friends in the forest. One day, while they were playing hide-and-seek, Benny smelled something sweet. It was honey! + +Benny followed his nose to a big tree where he found a hive full of honey. He was so excited that he started to dance around the tree. "Look! Look! Honey!" he shouted to his friends. + +One of his friends, a little bird named Sally, said, "How do we get the honey?" + +Benny thought for a moment and then said, "I know! I'll ring the bees and ask them nicely to share their honey with us." So, Benny rang the bees by buzzing his lips and asking politely. To his surprise, the bees agreed and shared their honey with Benny and his friends. They all enjoyed the sweet treat and continued to play in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to listen to music and play with her toys. One day, she found a letter on the ground. It was from her friend, who had moved away. + +Lily was sad because she missed her friend. She wanted to write a letter back, but she didn't know how. She asked her mom for help, and together they wrote a letter. + +When Lily's friend received the letter, she was so happy! She wrote back and they became pen pals. Lily learned that even though her friend was far away, they could still stay connected. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to listen to your heart and reach out to the people you care about. Even if things seem crazy or hard, a simple letter can make a big difference. +Once upon a time, in a big brown house, lived a little boy named Tim. Tim had a secret. He had a magic toy box. The toy box could bring any toy to life. + +One day, Tim brought his toy bear to life. The bear was brown and very soft. They played all day in the big brown house. They had so much fun together. + +At night, Tim and the bear shared more secrets. They promised to be best friends forever. The next day, Tim brought more toys to life. They all played together in the big brown house. And they all shared the secret of the magic toy box. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had a big, flexible ball made of leather. He loved to play with it every day. One sunny day, he went to the park with his mom to play with his ball. + +At the park, Tim met a girl named Sue. Sue saw Tim's ball and said, "Wow! Your ball is so big and flexible! Can I play with it too?" Tim smiled and said, "Yes, we can play together!" They played catch and had lots of fun. + +But then, the ball hit a sharp rock and split in two! Tim and Sue were sad. Tim's mom saw them and said, "Don't worry, I can fix it." She sewed the ball back together, and it was as good as new. Tim and Sue continued to play and had a great day at the park. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a shy little truck. The truck was red and liked to play with his friends. But he was too shy to play catch with them. He would watch his friends play and wish he could join them. + +One day, the shy truck saw a big ball coming his way. He thought, "This is my chance to catch the ball and play with my friends!" He got ready and waited for the ball to come closer. His friends watched him and hoped he would catch it. + +As the ball came near, the shy truck closed his eyes and caught the ball. His friends clapped and cheered for him. The shy truck was so happy that he had caught the ball. From that day on, the shy truck played catch with his friends every day. He learned that it's okay to be shy, but it's also fun to join in and play with friends. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a peaceful river, there lived a big crocodile. He liked to swim and play with his friends, the fish and the birds. The sun was always shining and everyone was happy. + +One day, the crocodile's friend, a little bird, told him about a new place. The bird said, "It is very nice there. Let's go and play." So, the crocodile said yes, and they went to the new place. When they got there, they saw many beautiful flowers and trees. + +The crocodile and the bird played all day. Then, they saw a big box. The bird said, "Let's send this box to our friends in the peaceful river." The crocodile agreed, and they pushed the box into the water. The box floated all the way back to the peaceful river, and their friends were very happy. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little girl named Mia. She loved to clap her hands and dance to the music. One day, Mia went to the park with her mom and dad. They were having a fun day, playing, and laughing. + +At the park, Mia saw a big red ball. She ran to the ball and started to play with it. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. It was a big gas truck. The truck was making a lot of noise, and it scared Mia. She felt guilty because she thought the noise was her fault. Mia stopped playing and ran back to her mom and dad. + +Mia's mom and dad hugged her and told her it was not her fault. They said the gas truck was just doing its job. Mia learned that sometimes things happen that are not our fault, and it's important to remember that we should not feel guilty about things we cannot control. After learning this, Mia went back to play with the big red ball, clapping her hands and dancing happily. +One day, a little dog named Spot was playing in the park. He liked to run, jump, and whistle. Spot was a very polite dog. He always said "please" and "thank you" when he played with his friends. + +Spot saw a big cat named Fluffy. Fluffy was not polite like Spot. Fluffy liked to take toys from other pets without asking. This made Spot sad. Spot wanted to teach Fluffy how to be polite. So, he walked up to Fluffy and said, "Hi Fluffy, do you want to play with me?" + +Fluffy looked at Spot and said, "I don't want to play with you. I want to play with that ball." Fluffy pointed at the ball with her paw. Spot thought for a moment and said, "You can play with the ball if you say 'please' and 'thank you.'" + +Fluffy did not like the idea, but she wanted the ball. So, she said, "Please can I play with the ball?" Spot gave her the ball and Fluffy said, "Thank you." They played together all day and Fluffy learned to be polite. Now, Spot and Fluffy are the best of friends. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a big raft near the water. He felt happy and wanted to play with it. But he saw that the raft had a hole in it. Tim felt troubled. He thought, "I need to examine this raft before I play with it." + +Tim's friend, Sue, came to help. She said, "We can fix the hole and make the raft good again." They worked hard to fix the hole. They knew that if they did a good job, they could have fun on the water later. + +After they fixed the hole, they pushed the raft into the water. They climbed on and started to float. The raft was strong and safe now. Tim and Sue laughed and played on the raft all day. They were happy that they had examined the raft before playing with it. +Once upon a time, there was a big hall. In the hall, there was a hidden room. In the hidden room, there was a little girl named Lucy. Lucy liked to play with her toys and have fun. + +One day, Lucy found a book. The book told her about praying. Lucy wanted to try it. So, she closed her eyes and started to pray. She prayed for her family, her friends, and her toys. + +After she prayed, Lucy felt happy. She went out of the hidden room and into the big hall. She told her mom and dad about praying. They were proud of her. From that day on, Lucy and her family prayed together in the big hall. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a Queen who lived in a big castle. The Queen was very restless. She would walk, jump, and twist all day long. She was never happy just sitting still. + +One day, she met a little cat. The cat was very sad. The Queen wanted to help the cat, but the cat did not want her help. This made the Queen very angry. The Queen and the cat began to fight. They fought all day and all night. + +In the end, the Queen was too tired to fight anymore. She fell down and could not get up. The cat walked away, still sad. The moral of the story is that sometimes, it is better to listen and be calm, instead of always being restless and fighting. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to march around her house. One day, in the cold winter, Lily wanted to march outside. She put on her warm coat, hat, and boots. + +Lily marched around in the snow. She saw a little bird shivering on a branch. "Why are you so cold?" Lily asked the bird. The bird replied, "I can't find a safe place to stay warm in winter." + +Lily thought for a moment. Then she said, "Come with me, little bird. I will help you find a safe and warm place." So, Lily and the bird marched back to her house. They found a cozy spot near the fireplace. The bird was safe and warm, and they became good friends. +One day, a cat named Tom found a ball of yarn. Tom was very glad. He liked to play with yarn. He would guess where the yarn would roll. Tom played with the yarn all day long. + +Tom's friend, a dog named Max, saw the yarn too. Max wanted to play with the yarn. Tom did not want to share. Max was sad. He tried to guess how to make Tom share the yarn. + +Max had an idea. He thought if he took the yarn, Tom would have to share. Max grabbed the yarn and ran. Tom chased Max. They both wanted the yarn. + +But, they did not see the big hole in the ground. Max and Tom fell into the hole. They were stuck. The yarn was gone. Tom and Max were not glad anymore. They wished they had shared the yarn. +Once upon a time, in a big field, there was a pretty red poppy. She loved to read books all day. She had many friends, like bees and butterflies. They all liked to play together. + +One day, a selfish bee came to the field. He wanted all the poppy's books for himself. He told the poppy, "I want to read all your books, and I don't want to share!" The poppy felt sad because she loved to share her books. + +The other bees and butterflies saw the selfish bee and decided to teach him a lesson. They told the selfish bee, "If you share the books, we can all read and have fun together!" The selfish bee thought about it and agreed to share. From that day on, they all read the poppy's books and played happily in the field. +Once upon a time, there was a shark. The shark liked to enjoy swimming in the sea. The shark was big and had many friends in the sea. They all liked to play and have fun together. + +One day, the shark saw a cheap toy boat. The toy boat was small and red. The shark thought the toy boat looked fun to play with. So, the shark swam closer to the toy boat and pushed it with its nose. + +But the toy boat broke into pieces. The shark was sad. The shark's friends saw the broken toy boat and swam away. The shark was all alone in the sea. The shark did not enjoy the cheap toy boat and lost its friends. The shark was very sad and had a bad day. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Bob. Bob loved to hop all day long. One day, Bob was hopping in his bedroom. He thought his bedroom was great because it had all his favorite toys. + +Bob's friend, Tim the turtle, came over to play. Tim said, "I like your bedroom, Bob! Can we play here?" Bob was happy and replied, "Yes, let's play in my great bedroom!" They played with the toys and had a lot of fun. + +After a while, Bob asked Tim, "Do you want to hop with me?" Tim smiled and said, "I can't hop like you, but I can crawl fast!" So, Bob hopped and Tim crawled around the bedroom, laughing and playing together. They had a wonderful day in Bob's great bedroom. +Once upon a time, there was a little cube. The cube was very harmless and liked to play with all the other toys. The cube had many friends like a ball, a car, and a doll. They all lived in a big toy box in a little boy's room. + +One day, a new toy came to the toy box. It was a teddy bear. The teddy bear was shy and didn't know anyone. The little cube saw the teddy bear and wanted to be friends. The cube said, "Welcome, teddy bear! Let's play together!" + +The teddy bear smiled and played with the cube and the other toys. They all had a lot of fun. The little boy saw them playing and was very happy. The cube, the teddy bear, and all the other toys became best friends. And they all lived happily in the toy box together. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly boy named Tom. Tom loved to watch the big red bin outside his house. Every day, he would sit by the window and watch the bin. + +One sunny day, a big dog came and knocked over the bin. Tom was sad and didn't know what to do. The bin was on the ground, and the dog was making a mess. + +Tom's mom saw what happened and came outside. She shooed the big dog away and picked up the bin. Tom helped his mom clean up the mess. They put the bin back in its place, and Tom went back to watching it. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Tim. Tim loved to play near the sea. One day, he saw a beautiful yacht laying on the water. He wanted to look at the yacht up close, so he walked closer to the water. + +As Tim got near the yacht, he saw a young girl. She said, "Hi, my name is Sally. Do you like my yacht?" Tim said, "Yes, it is very pretty. Can I play on your yacht with you?" Sally smiled and said, "Of course, come on!" + +They both climbed onto the yacht and played all day. They pretended to be pirates and looked for treasure. They had a fun time on the yacht. When the sun went down, they said goodbye and went home. Tim and Sally became good friends, and they played on the yacht together many more times. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a lucky boy. He had a big yard to play in and a loving family. One day, Tim went outside to play. He saw a big box in the corner of the yard. Tim thought, "What could be in the box?" + +Tim went to the box and tried to open it. It was heavy and hard to open. He called his mom for help. "Mom, can you help me open the box?" asked Tim. His mom came outside and helped him lift the top. When they opened the box, they saw lots of toys inside! + +Tim was so happy to find the toys. He played with them all day. At the end of the day, Tim said, "Mom, I am so lucky to have you and these new toys." His mom smiled and said, "I am lucky to have you too, Tim." They gave each other a big hug and went inside to eat dinner. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Tom wanted to build a modest house on the moon. He told his friend, Ann, about his plan. Ann said, "But Tom, we can't go to the moon!" + +Tom was sad, but he did not give up. He thought of a plan. He talked to his dad and asked, "Can we build a house that looks like the moon?" His dad smiled and said, "Yes, Tom, we can try." + +Tom and his dad worked hard to build the house. They painted it to look like the moon. Ann came to see the house and said, "Wow, Tom! This house looks just like the moon!" Tom was happy, and they all played in the moon house together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue liked to act in plays at school. She was very kind to her friends. One day, Sue had a big turn in a play. She was very happy. + +On the day of the play, Sue's friends came to watch her act. They were very excited to see her in the play. Sue's mom and dad were there too. They were very proud of her. + +But when it was Sue's turn to act, she forgot her lines. She tried to remember, but she could not. Sue felt sad, and her friends felt sad too. In the end, the play did not go well. Sue learned that she needed to practice more for her next turn in a play. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia was a very fearful girl. She was scared of many things. One day, her mom gave her a book to study. The book was about a brave girl who was not scared of anything. + +Mia liked the book a lot. She read and read, and she wanted to be like the brave girl. So, Mia took a thread and tied it around her wrist. The thread was a reminder to be brave like the girl in the book. + +As days went by, Mia became less fearful. She learned that it was okay to be scared sometimes, but she should always try to be brave. The thread on her wrist helped her remember this. And so, the moral of the story is that we can learn to be brave and face our fears, just like Mia did. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy who loved to swing. She was very flexible and could swing very high. One day, Lucy saw a shiny trophy in the park. She wanted to win it. + +Lucy asked her friend, Tom, "How can I win the trophy?" Tom said, "You must swing the highest of all the kids here." Lucy was excited and started to swing as high as she could. + +But Lucy swung too high and fell off the swing. She got hurt and started to cry. Tom tried to help her, but he couldn't. Lucy did not win the trophy that day, and she was very sad. +One day, a kind girl named Mia went to play in a big maze. She was very happy. Mia liked the maze because it was fun and she could run and hide. + +But in the maze, Mia met a sad boy named Tim. Tim was lost and could not find his way out. Mia wanted to help him. She told Tim to mind the way he was going so he would not get more lost. + +Mia and Tim walked and walked. They looked for the way out. They were kind to each other and took turns to lead. They did not give up. At last, they found the way out of the maze. + +Mia and Tim were so happy. They had made a new friend in the maze. They learned to mind the way and be kind to each other. From that day on, Mia and Tim played in the maze together and never got lost again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to play with water. One sunny day, Lucy decided to fill a big tub with water and soak her toys in it. She was having so much fun! + +Lucy's friend, Tom, came over to play. He saw the tub of water and said, "Lucy, I have an opinion. Let's put more toys in the water!" Lucy agreed and they both added more toys to the tub. They laughed and splashed water on each other. + +But then, Lucy's mom came outside and saw the mess. She felt frustrated and said, "Lucy, you need to clean up this water and put the toys away." Lucy and Tom helped clean up and learned to listen to their moms next time. +Once upon a time, a gray rat named Remy lived in a big park. Remy liked to march around the park every day. One sunny day, while Remy was marching, he met a small bird named Billy. + +"Hi, I am Remy," said the gray rat. "I like to march. Do you want to march with me?" + +"Hi, Remy! I am Billy," said the small bird. "I like to fly, but I can try to march with you." + +So, Remy and Billy marched together in the park. They marched up and down, and all around. They had so much fun. From that day on, Remy the gray rat and Billy the small bird were best friends, and they loved to march together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a big truck. The truck was very dirty and disgusting. It had mud all over it. The truck was sad because no one wanted to play with it. + +One day, a little boy named Tom saw the truck. He did not care that the truck was disgusting. Tom wanted to help the truck be clean and happy again. So, Tom took a big bucket of water and a soft cloth. He started to wash the truck. + +Tom washed the truck until all the mud was gone. The truck was clean and shiny now. The truck was very happy. Tom and the truck became good friends. They played together every day. The truck knew that Tom cared for it. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a lion. The lion was very strong and reliable. All the animals in the forest liked the lion because he was a good friend. + +One day, a hunter came to the forest. He wanted to shoot the lion. The lion was very scared. He asked his friends, the birds, to help him. The birds had an idea. They went to the hunter and started to sing. + +The hunter listened to the birds and felt happy. He forgot about shooting the lion. The lion thanked the birds for their help. The animals in the forest learned that being reliable and helping each other is very important. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a lot of fog. Tom, a little boy, did not like the fog. He would say, "I hate fog!" One day, he went outside to play with his friend, Sue. + +Sue said, "The fog is fine, Tom. Let's play hide and seek." Tom agreed, even though he did not like the fog. They started to play, and Tom hid while Sue looked for him. + +The fog was so thick that Sue could not find Tom. But then, she heard a small sound. It was Tom's laugh! Sue followed the sound and found Tom. They both laughed and played more. In the end, Tom learned that the fog could be fun, and he did not hate it anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a mechanic named Tom. He was an independent man who liked to fix cars. Tom had a big shop where he worked all day. + +One day, a little boy came to Tom's shop. The boy saw a big red ball and wanted to play with it. He threw the ball and it went slap on the ground. The boy laughed and clapped his hands. Tom smiled at the boy and continued to fix the cars. + +The boy kept playing with the ball, but it went slap into a car. The car got a big dent, and Tom was not happy. He told the boy to go home. The boy was sad and walked away with his head down. The car was broken, and Tom could not fix it. The story ends with Tom being upset and the boy feeling bad. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy man who lived in a big house. He had many things, but he was not happy. One day, he saw a small girl playing outside with a cracked cup. The girl was happy, even with her broken cup. She would pour water into the crack and watch it flow out, laughing and smiling. + +The wealthy man went to the girl and said, "Why are you so happy with your cracked cup? I have many cups, and they are not cracked." The girl looked at him and said, "I am happy because I can pour water and watch it flow. It is fun to see the water move." + +The man thought about what the girl said. He went back to his big house and tried pouring water into his cups. He saw that it was fun to watch the water move. The man learned that having more things did not make him happy. What made him happy was finding joy in simple things, like pouring water and watching it flow. + +The wealthy man started to share his things with others. He gave cups and plates to people who needed them. He found more happiness in giving and enjoying simple things. The moral of the story is that happiness can be found in simple things, and sharing with others can bring joy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy cars. He had a big red car that went "zoom" and a small blue car that went "beep beep." Tim thought his cars were great. + +One day, Tim's family was going on a trip. Mom said, "Tim, pack your toys for the trip." Tim put his cars in a bag. He was excited to play with them on the trip. + +On the trip, Tim met a new friend named Sam. Sam did not have any toys. Tim shared his cars with Sam, and they played together. They had so much fun making the cars go "zoom" and "beep beep." Tim learned that sharing is a great thing to do. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. They saw a normal swan near the pond. Lily asked her mom, "Can I go near the swan?" Her mom said, "Yes, but be careful." + +Lily walked up to the swan and said, "Hi, swan! Can I play with you?" The swan looked at her and nodded. Lily was very happy. They played near the pond all day. The swan showed Lily where it hid its eggs. Lily thought it was a secret. + +Later, Lily and the swan saw a big dog running toward the eggs. The swan was scared. Lily remembered the secret place. She said, "Swan, let's hide the eggs!" They moved the eggs to a safe place. The dog did not find them. + +In the end, the swan was very happy that Lily helped save the eggs. The swan said, "Thank you, Lily!" They became best friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little spider. The spider lived in a wet, green garden. The spider liked to play in the rain. One day, the spider saw a little girl. The girl was sad. She lost her red ball in the tall grass. + +The spider wanted to help the girl. It went to the tall grass and found the red ball. The spider gave the ball back to the girl. The girl was very happy. She said, "Thank you, little spider!" + +The girl and the spider became friends. They played together in the wet, green garden every day. The girl learned that even a small spider can be a good friend. The moral of the story is to be kind and help others, no matter how small you are. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom loved to play catch with his friends. One sunny day, Tom and his friends were playing catch in the park. They were having so much fun! + +Tom saw a big tree with a dry branch. He had an idea. He wanted to make a print of his hand on the branch. Tom put his hand on the branch and pushed hard. But the branch broke and Tom fell down. + +Tom's friends came to help him. They told him that he should be careful and not play with dry branches. Tom learned that being careful is important. He promised to be more careful next time. And they all went back to playing catch, happy and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a great big cat. The cat liked to play with a ball. One day, the cat found a new thing to play with. It was an ashtray. The cat did not know what it was, but it was fun to play with. + +The cat played with the ashtray all day. The cat's friend, a small dog, came to play too. The dog saw the ashtray and wanted to play with it. The cat said, "No, this is mine. You can play with the ball." The dog was sad, but it played with the ball. + +The cat and the dog played all day. The sun went down and it was time for bed. The cat let the dog play with the ashtray for a little bit. They were happy. The cat and the dog went to sleep. The ashtray remained with them, and they had great dreams about playing with it the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was an impatient girl who always wanted to do things quickly. One day, she saw a big red ball stuck in a tree. She wanted to get the ball down, but she was too small. + +Lucy tried to jump and reach the ball, but she could not. She tried to climb the tree, but she was too small. Lucy was feeling sad. Then, she saw a long stick on the ground. Lucy had an idea. + +She picked up the stick and tried to poke the ball out of the tree. It took some time, but the ball finally fell down. Lucy was so happy! She learned that even if she was impatient, she could still try new things and find a way to solve her problems. +Once upon a time, in a charming little forest, there was a cave. In this cave lived a nice bear named Ben. Ben loved to cook yummy food for his friends. One day, he decided to cook a big meal for everyone. + +Ben's friend, a tiny bird named Lily, came to visit the cave. "Hi, Ben!" she said. "What are you doing?" Ben replied, "I am cooking food for all our friends. I want to have a fun meal together." Lily was very happy and said, "I will help you cook!" + +Ben and Lily cooked all day. They made tasty soup, warm bread, and sweet fruit. Soon, all their friends came to the cave. They laughed, talked, and enjoyed the yummy food. Everyone had a great time at Ben's cave, and they all agreed it was the best meal ever. +Once upon a time, in a cheerful town, there was a big billboard. The billboard had a picture of a pretty dress on it. All the people in the town liked to look at the billboard. + +In the town, there was a girl named Lily. Lily loved the dress on the billboard. She told her mom, "I want a dress like that one day!" Her mom smiled and said, "Maybe one day, you will have a dress like that." + +One day, Lily and her mom went to a store. Lily saw the same dress from the billboard! Her mom bought the dress for her. Lily was so happy. She wore the dress all day and felt like a princess. The people in the town smiled when they saw Lily in her new dress. They knew it was the dress from the billboard. +Once upon a time, there was a huge hippo named Henry. Henry lived in a big pond with his friends. He liked to play, swim, and eat all day long. One day, a small bird named Bella came to the pond. Bella wanted to learn how to swim. + +"Can you teach me how to swim?" Bella asked Henry. Henry smiled and said, "Yes, I can teach you how to swim, Bella!" + +Henry taught Bella how to move her wings and legs in the water. They practiced every day. Soon, Bella could swim very well. Bella was so happy that she could swim with her new friend, Henry the huge hippo. + +One day, a big rain came, and the pond started to flood. Henry and Bella worked together to help their friends stay safe. They swam and pushed their friends to the higher ground. + +After the rain stopped, all the animals were safe and happy. They thanked Henry and Bella for their help. Henry and Bella were very happy that they could help their friends. And from that day on, they played and swam together in their big pond, and they were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lucy found a big maze in the park. She was very excited and wanted to play in the maze. + +Lucy and her friends went inside the maze to play. They had to be careful because some parts of the maze were fragile. They didn't want to break anything. As they played, they found many twists and turns. They laughed and had fun trying to find their way out. + +After a while, Lucy and her friends found the way out of the maze. They were very happy and proud of themselves. They went home and told their families about the fun they had in the maze. From that day on, Lucy and her friends loved to play in the big maze at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was an adventurous girl and liked to have fun. One day, Lily went to play in the park with her friends. + +In the park, Lily and her friends saw a big tree. They wanted to have a race to see who could climb the tree first. Lily was scared, but she wanted to try. So, they all started to climb the tree. + +As they climbed, Lily and her friends had a hard time. The tree was very tall and the branches were hard to hold. Lily was scared, but she did not give up. She kept climbing and finally reached the top. Lily was happy that she was brave and had a great adventure with her friends. +Once, there was a girl named Jane. Jane loved to play at the park. Her favorite thing to do was to swing on the swings. One day, she went to the park with her mom. + +At the park, Jane saw a big sand area. She wanted to play in it. But her mom said, "No, Jane. That sand looks uncomfortable. I don't want you to get hurt." Jane was sad, but she listened to her mom. + +Jane went to the swings and started to swing. She went higher and higher. Suddenly, she fell off the swing and landed in the uncomfortable sand. Jane was hurt and cried a lot. Her mom took her home, and she couldn't play at the park for a long time. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He lived in a small house with his family. Tim's family was not rich, but they were very happy. They loved to play and laugh together. Tim's mom always gave him tasks to do, like picking up toys and helping with the dishes. + +One day, Tim's mom asked him to take a nap. Tim didn't want to nap, so he said, "Mom, I don't want to nap. I want to play!" His mom said, "Tim, if you nap now, you will have more energy to play later." Tim thought about it and decided to take a nap. + +When he woke up, Tim felt very good. He had a lot of energy to play with his family. They played games and had fun together. Tim learned that doing what his mom asked, like taking a nap, made him feel better and have more fun. The moral of the story is to listen to your parents because they want the best for you. +Once upon a time, there was a hungry fish named Fin. He lived in a big sea near the shore. Fin liked to swim and play with his friends. One day, he saw a big, yummy snack on the shore. Fin wanted to get the snack, but it was far away from the water. + +Fin tried to jump and get the snack, but he could not succeed. He felt sad and went to his friend, Star the starfish. Star told Fin that she knew a way to help him get the snack. She said that they should wait until the sun goes down and the water goes up. + +When the sun went down, the water went up to the shore. Fin and Star swam close to the snack. With Star's help, Fin was able to succeed and get the yummy snack. Fin was so happy and shared the snack with Star. They both ate and played together at the shore. +Once upon a time, there was a creative little girl named Mia. She loved to play with her toy whip. She would spin it around and pretend to be a cowgirl. Her favorite thing to do was to play with her friends in the park. + +One sunny day, Mia and her friend Tim were playing in the park. Mia said, "Look, Tim! I have my whip. Let's play cowboys and cowgirls!" Tim agreed, and they started to play. They ran around, laughing and having fun. + +As they were playing, they saw a small fire. It started to burn the grass. Mia and Tim knew they needed to do something. Mia used her whip to put dirt on the fire. The fire stopped burning. They were so happy and proud of themselves. They went home and told their parents about their adventure. +One day, a girl named Lily felt gloomy. She was sad because she did not like her hair. It was messy and not pretty. Lily wanted a new style to make her happy. + +Lily went to her mom and asked for help. Her mom took a brush and made Lily's hair into a nice style. She made a braid and put a pink bow on it. Lily looked in the mirror and smiled. + +Lily was so happy with her new hair style. She said, "Thank you, Mom!" Her mom smiled and hugged her. Now, Lily was not gloomy anymore. She went outside to play with her friends, feeling happy and pretty. +One day, a little boy named Tim was very excited. He found a big board in his yard. Tim had a fun idea. He wanted to make a slide with the board. He ran to his mom and asked, "Can I make a slide with the board, please?" + +His mom looked at the board and nodded. "Yes, you can. But be careful, Tim," she said with a smile. + +Tim was so happy. He put the board on a small hill. He called his friend, Lily, to play with him. They took turns sliding down the board. They laughed and had lots of fun. At the end of the day, Tim and Lily were tired but very happy. They knew they would play with the board again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little dog named Max. Max loved to play and run around in the park. One day, Max saw a bridge that he had never seen before. He wanted to go across the bridge to see what was on the other side. + +Max started to walk on the bridge, but then he saw a big sign. The sign said, "Do not weigh too much or the bridge will break!" Max did not weigh a lot, so he thought it would be okay to cross the bridge. + +As Max walked across the bridge, he saw a big, heavy rock in his way. He knew he had to be clever and not let the rock weigh too much on the bridge. Max pushed the rock off the bridge and made it to the other side. He was so happy that he could be clever and keep the bridge safe for everyone. And Max had a great day playing in the new park he found. +Once upon a time, there was a big structure in the middle of a field. It was very tall and could rise high up into the sky. Many animals lived around the structure, like birds, cats, and dogs. They all played together and had fun. + +One day, a new animal came to the field. It was a bossy bird who wanted to be in charge. The bossy bird told the other animals what to do and where to go. The animals did not like this and became sad. They missed the days when they could play and have fun without the bossy bird. + +The animals decided to work together and make a plan. They knew that the structure could rise high up into the sky. So, they all climbed the structure and hid at the top. When the bossy bird came looking for them, it could not find them. The bossy bird felt lonely and decided to be nicer. The animals came down from the structure and played with the bossy bird, who was now a good friend. They all lived happily ever after. +One day, a big red ball went for a roll down the hill. The ball was not heavy, it was light in weight. As it rolled, it met a small blue ball who was also rolling down the hill. The two balls became friends and decided to roll together. + +As they rolled, they saw a serious cat sitting near a tree. The cat looked at the balls and said, "Why are you rolling down the hill?" The big red ball replied, "We are rolling because it is fun and we like to play together!" + +The serious cat thought for a moment and then decided to join the balls. They all rolled down the hill together, laughing and having fun. At the bottom of the hill, they found a big green field where they could play all day. The balls and the cat became best friends and they rolled and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside in the sun. One day, he saw a big saw in his dad's shed. It was very sharp and shiny. Timmy's dad said he couldn't touch it because it was dangerous. + +Instead, Timmy decided to play with his water bottle. He sprayed water all over the flowers in his garden. They looked very happy and colorful. Timmy's face turned pale when he realized he had sprayed too much water and made a big mess. He quickly got his dad's help to clean up the water. From then on, Timmy learned to be careful when he played with water. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to wear her cozy scarf when it was cold outside. One day, Lily's mom told her they were going to a store to buy some new clothes. Lily was excited because she wanted a new scarf to wear. + +At the store, Lily saw many scarves, but she couldn't find the one she wanted. She asked her mom if they had any more scarves available. Her mom said yes and they asked a store worker to help them. The worker raised their hand to signal they would help. + +The worker found the perfect scarf for Lily and she was so happy. She wore it all the time, even when it wasn't cold outside. Lily was grateful for the worker who raised their hand to help her find the perfect scarf. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her calendar because it had pictures of animals on it. One day, Lily's mom told her that they had to go to the doctor's office. Lily asked her mom, "Why do we have to go there?" Her mom replied, "Just a check-up, dear." + +When they arrived at the doctor's office, Lily saw a boy who looked very serious. She asked him, "Why do you look so serious?" The boy replied, "I'm scared of the doctor." + +After waiting for a long time, it was finally Lily's turn to see the doctor. The doctor asked her some questions and then gave her a shot. Lily cried and cried. When they left the doctor's office, Lily's mom told her they had to come back again soon. Lily didn't want to go back to the doctor's office ever again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she found a big orange pumpkin. She asked her mommy, "What is it?" Her mommy answered, "It's a pumpkin, dear. We can use it to make pumpkin pie." + +Lily thought it was very useful. She decided to show it to her friend, Tommy. "Look, Tommy! I found a big orange pumpkin!" she said. Tommy replied, "Wow, that's huge! Can we carve it and make a scary face?" + +Lily nodded her head and said, "Yes, let's do it!" They went to get some tools and started to carve the pumpkin. After a while, they finished and put a candle inside. It looked very spooky! + +Lily and Tommy were very happy with their pumpkin. They decided to show it to their parents. "Look what we made!" they said. Their parents answered, "Wow, that's amazing! You both did a great job. You answered each other's questions and made something very useful." +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful rabbit who loved to eat berries. Every day, he would hop around the forest looking for the juiciest berries to eat. One day, he found a big, red berry that looked very tasty. + +The rabbit was so excited that he didn't notice the big, scary wolf sneaking up behind him. The wolf pounced on the rabbit and the poor little rabbit fell to the ground. The wolf told the rabbit to kneel down and beg for mercy, but the rabbit was too scared to move. + +The wolf ate the rabbit and went on his way. The moral of the story is to always be aware of your surroundings and be careful of strangers. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a delicate doll that she loved very much. One day, Lily's mom asked her to take a nap. Lily didn't want to nap because she wanted to play with her doll. + +Lily's mom left a note on the table that said: "Please take a nap, Lily." When Lily woke up from her nap, she saw the note and felt sad. She thought her mom didn't want her to play with her doll anymore. + +Lily's mom saw that she was sad and asked her what was wrong. Lily showed her the note and said, "Mommy, does this mean I can't play with my doll anymore?" Her mom laughed and said, "No, Lily! It just means you needed a nap. You can play with your doll now." Lily was happy and hugged her mom tightly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. One day, while she was playing, she saw a yellow beetle crawling on a leaf. + +"Wow, look at that yellow beetle!" she exclaimed. + +Her mom came over and asked, "What are you looking at, Lily?" + +"A yellow beetle! It's crawling on that leaf," she replied. + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's cool. But be careful, Lily. Sometimes beetles can bite." + +Lily nodded and watched the beetle crawl until it reached the end of the leaf. "The beetle's journey has ended," she said to her mom. + +Her mom smiled again and said, "Yes, it has. But there will be more beetles to see on our next adventure." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a lamp in his room that he loved to turn on every night. One night, Timmy's mom came in and said, "Timmy, it's getting cold outside. You need to put on your pajamas." + +Timmy replied, "But I don't want to. I'm not cold." + +His mom said, "You will be soon. It's important to stay warm." + +Timmy put on his pajamas and got into bed. He turned on his lamp and snuggled under the covers. "Mom, can you spread the blanket over me?" he asked. + +"Of course, sweetie," his mom said as she spread the blanket over him. "Now you will be nice and warm." Timmy smiled and fell asleep, happy and cozy under his lamp and blanket. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to help clean the house. Lily didn't like cleaning, but she wanted to be useful. + +So, Lily took a cloth and started to dust the furniture. She saw that there was a lot of dust on the shelves and tables. She didn't like the dust because it made her sneeze. But she knew it was important to clean it up. + +Lily's mommy came back and saw how well Lily was cleaning. She hugged her and said, "Thank you, Lily. You really care about our home." Lily felt happy that she could help her mommy and daddy. From that day on, she always tried to be useful and help clean the house. +Once upon a time, there was a curious little girl named Lily. She lived in a house with her mom and dad. One day, Lily wanted to send a letter to her grandma who lived far away. + +Lily asked her mom for help and her mom gave her a piece of paper and a pen. Lily wrote a letter to her grandma, telling her all about her day and how much she missed her. + +Lily's mom helped her put the letter in an envelope and send it in the mailbox. Lily was so excited to send the letter to her grandma and couldn't wait for her to receive it. + +A few days later, Lily's grandma called and thanked her for the letter. Lily was so happy that her letter made her grandma smile. From that day on, Lily loved to write letters and send them to her loved ones. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the sand and splash in the water at the beach. One day, Lily's mommy told her to be careful and stay close to her because the tide was coming in. + +Lily had so much fun playing that she didn't notice the water getting closer and closer. Suddenly, a big wave came and got her all wet! But Lily's mommy was there to dry her off with a soft towel. + +After that, Lily was more careful and stayed closer to her mommy. She still had fun playing in the sand, but she made sure to keep an eye on the tide so she wouldn't get wet again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with blocks and build a tower. He would stack the small blocks one on top of the other until he made a big tower. + +One day, Timmy's little sister came to play with him. She was very small and could only reach the bottom blocks of the tower. Timmy decided to help her build a tower too. They worked together and made a small tower that was just the right size for her. + +Timmy was happy that he could play with his sister and help her build a tower. They continued to play together and built many more towers, big and small. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go camping with her family. One day, they went to a camp in the woods. Lily was so happy to be there. + +But then, she saw a troubled bear. "Mommy, Daddy, look!" she said. "The bear is sad." Her parents looked and saw the bear too. "We need to help him," said Lily's dad. + +They went to the bear and talked to him. "Why are you troubled?" asked Lily's mom. The bear said he was hungry and couldn't find any food. "Lean on us," said Lily's dad. "We'll help you find some food." + +They searched and found some berries for the bear. He was so happy and thanked them. "You're my friends now," said the bear. Lily smiled and said, "We're happy to be your friends too!" +Once upon a time, a little bird named Tweetie was flying around in the forest. She was looking for a place to build her nest. Suddenly, she saw a big tree with an interesting hole in it. She thought, "This is the perfect place for my nest!" + +Tweetie started to build her nest inside the tree. She used her beak to cut some twigs and leaves. As she was working, she heard a voice. It was a little squirrel named Nutty. Nutty said, "Hi Tweetie! What are you doing?" + +"I'm building my nest," replied Tweetie. "This hole in the tree is a good spot for it." + +Nutty said, "That's so cool! Can I help you cut some twigs?" + +Tweetie said, "Yes, please! Thank you, Nutty. We can build a cozy nest together." They worked hard and made a beautiful nest. Tweetie was so happy to have a new friend like Nutty. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys, especially her teddy bear. One day, while playing in the park, Lily lost her teddy bear. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. + +Lily started to cry and a kind lady noticed her. "What's wrong?" asked the lady. "I lost my teddy bear," replied Lily. The lady told her not to worry and took her to the bin where they found her teddy bear. + +Lily was so happy and hugged her teddy bear tight. "Thank you for helping me," said Lily. The lady smiled and said, "I'm glad I could help. No one should feel helpless when they lose something they love." From that day on, Lily made sure to keep her teddy bear close to her at all times. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the evening when the sun was going down. He liked to guess what colors the sky would be. Sometimes it was pink, sometimes it was orange, and sometimes it was blue. + +One evening, Timmy saw a little bird who couldn't fly. He guessed that the bird was too young to fly yet. Timmy wanted to help the bird, so he picked it up and took it to his mom. His mom knew just what to do and helped the bird learn how to fly. + +From that evening on, Timmy and the little bird became best friends. They would play together and guess what fun things they could do next. Timmy was very happy to have a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go camping with her family. One day, she asked her mommy if they could go camping again. Her mommy said, "Yes, I permit it. Let's go!" + +They packed up their tent, sleeping bags and food. When they got to the campsite, Lily saw a pretty butterfly. She ran after it and caught it in her hands. "Look mommy, isn't it pretty?" she said. + +Later that night, they sat around the campfire and roasted marshmallows. Lily's daddy said, "This is the best camping trip ever." Lily agreed and said, "I love camping. Can we come back again?" Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, we can come back again." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun and feel the warm breeze on her face. One day, she decided to play in the pool. She put on her swimsuit and jumped in the water. She splashed around and had so much fun. + +After a while, Lily got out of the pool and noticed that her towel was wet. She felt a little bit cold and wanted to go inside to warm up. She went to her room and put on some dry clothes. Then, she saw her sister playing with her favorite toy. Lily felt jealous because she wanted to play with it too. + +But, Lily remembered that she had a surprise for her sister. She had been working on a special drawing for her. She went to get it and gave it to her sister. Her sister was so happy and hugged Lily. Lily felt happy too because she had finished her drawing and made her sister happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to class every day with her friends. One day, a new friend named Max came to class. He was so crazy and funny! Lily liked him a lot. + +But during class, Max was having trouble settling down. He kept jumping up and down and making silly noises. The teacher asked him to calm down, but he just couldn't sit still. Lily tried to help him by showing him how to color quietly, but Max just kept being crazy. + +After a while, Max finally settled down and started coloring with Lily. They had so much fun together and became good friends. From that day on, Max would come to class and be just as good as all the other kids. Lily was happy that she could help her new friend. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yummy cookies that her mom made. One day, Lily and her mom went to the park to play. They sat on a bench and Lily saw a bird. She pointed at the bird and said, "Look, Mommy! A bird!" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, Lily, it's a bird." + +After playing for a while, they went to a nearby café to have some snacks. Lily's mom ordered a delicious sandwich for them to share. Lily took a bite and said, "Mmm, this is yummy!" Her mom agreed and said, "Yes, it's very tasty." + +As they were eating, Lily noticed a butterfly outside. She pointed at the butterfly and said, "Mommy, look! A butterfly!" Her mom turned to look and said, "Yes, Lily, it's so pretty." After they finished their snack, they went back to the park to play some more. Lily had so much fun pointing at things and exploring every side of the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. He had a brown teddy bear that he loved to hug and a red car that he loved to push around. One day, Timmy saw an ambulance with flashing lights and a loud siren. He thought it looked cool and wanted to play with it. + +Timmy ran towards the ambulance and climbed inside. He pretended to drive it and make the siren noise. But suddenly, the ambulance started to move by itself! Timmy didn't know how to stop it and it went faster and faster. The ambulance crashed into a tree and Timmy got hurt. His parents came to the hospital, but it was too late. Timmy didn't make it. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had a cap that he loved to wear. It was his favorite cap because it was red and had a picture of a dog on it. One day, Tim went to the park to play with his friends. But when he got there, he realized his cap was missing. Tim looked everywhere for his cap, but he couldn't find it. + +Tim was sad because he loved his cap so much. His friends wanted to help him find it, but they didn't know where to look. Tim decided to write a note and put it on a tree in the park. The note said, "Please bring back my cap. It is red and has a dog on it. It is very important to me." + +The next day, Tim went back to the park and saw that his cap was on the tree where he had put the note. He was so happy! Tim realized that his friends were dependable and helped him find his cap. From that day on, Tim knew he could always depend on his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a silly little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big nose that he always liked to pick. One day, Timmy picked his nose too much and it started to hurt. + +Timmy's mom noticed that he was rubbing his nose and asked, "What's wrong, Timmy?" + +"My nose hurts," Timmy said, sniffling. + +"Don't worry, I have a special cream that will heal your nose," his mom said. + +Timmy was happy to hear that and put the cream on his nose. The next day, his nose felt much better and he promised to stop picking it so much. +Once upon a time, there was a little lamb named Lily. Lily had a lot of wool on her body, and she loved to play in the fields with her friends. One day, Lily met a silly fox who promised to be her friend. The fox said he would take care of her and play with her every day. + +Lily was happy to have a new friend, so she followed the silly fox to his den. But when they got there, the fox showed his true colors. He wanted to eat Lily and take her wool for himself! Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. + +In the end, Lily learned a valuable lesson. She realized that not everyone who promises to be her friend is really her friend. She also learned that it's important to be careful and not trust strangers. So, Lily ran away as fast as she could, and the silly fox was left alone in his den. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Tweetie. Tweetie liked to sing and whistle all day long. One day, Tweetie flew too high and hurt her wing. Her mommy birdie took her to the hospital. + +At the hospital, the doctor looked at Tweetie's wing and said it needed to be fixed. Tweetie was scared, but the doctor was amazing! She gave Tweetie some medicine and fixed her wing. + +After a few days, Tweetie's wing was all better and she could whistle and fly again. She was so happy and grateful for the amazing doctor who helped her. From that day on, Tweetie made sure to always be careful and not fly too high. +Once upon a time, there was a happy bunny named Benny. Benny had a regular routine every day. He would wake up, eat some carrots, and play with his friends. One day, Benny had an idea to go on an adventure to find a big carrot. He asked his friends if they wanted to come, but they were too busy playing. So, Benny went on his adventure alone. Along the way, he met a grumpy bear who tried to slap him. But Benny was too quick and ran away. Finally, Benny found the biggest carrot he had ever seen! He was so happy and brought it back to share with his friends. They were all amazed and had a big feast together. From then on, Benny's friends always wanted to join him on his adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was helping her mommy in the kitchen. Her mommy gave her a glass of water to hold. Lily was happy to help, but she was also a bit confused because she didn't know what to do with the glass. + +Suddenly, Lily's big brother Jack came into the kitchen. Jack saw that Lily was holding the glass and said, "Lily, why are you holding that glass? You should hang it up on the shelf." + +Lily was happy that Jack told her what to do. She hung the glass up on the shelf and felt proud of herself for helping her mommy. From that day on, Lily knew what to do with a glass and she wasn't confused anymore. +Once upon a time, there was an old pencil. It was very small and had been used a lot. One day, it decided to wander away from its owner's desk. The pencil wanted to see the world outside. + +As it wandered, it met a big dog. The dog saw the old pencil and thought it looked tasty. It picked up the pencil in its mouth and ran away. The pencil was scared and tried to wiggle free, but the dog was too strong. + +Soon, the dog bit down on the pencil and it broke into many pieces. The pencil was sad because it had never seen the world outside and now it never would. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. Lily loved to drink juice, especially apple juice. One day, Lily's mommy bought her a new cup to drink her juice from. But the cup was broken and couldn't hold the juice. + +Lily was sad because she really wanted her apple juice. But her mommy said, "Don't worry Lily, we will replace the broken cup with a new one." So, they went to the store and found a new cup that was fair and pink, just like Lily's favorite color. + +Now, Lily can drink her apple juice again and she is very happy. She loves her new cup and shows it to all her friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved wearing her fancy bathrobe after taking a bath. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help fold the bathrobe neatly. + +Lily didn't understand how to fold it. "Mommy, can you show me how to fold my bathrobe?" she asked. + +"Of course, sweetie. First, we fold the sleeves like this," her mom said, showing her. + +Lily followed her mom's instructions and soon understood how to fold the bathrobe. "Look, Mommy! I did it!" she exclaimed, feeling proud of herself. + +From that day on, Lily always folded her bathrobe neatly and put it away in her closet. She loved feeling fancy and cozy in her soft bathrobe. +Once upon a time, there was a big truck. The truck was red and had a helpful driver. One day, the driver saw a patch on the road. "Oh no!" said the driver. "I need to fix this patch." + +A little boy saw the driver and asked, "What are you doing?" The driver said, "I am fixing the patch on the road so people can drive safely." The boy said, "Can I help you?" + +The driver smiled and said, "Yes, you can help me. Can you hold this tool for me?" The boy held the tool while the driver fixed the patch. When they finished, the driver said, "Thank you for your help. Now people can drive safely on this road." + +The boy was happy to help the driver and said, "I want to be a helpful driver like you when I grow up." The driver smiled and said, "That is a great goal. Always be helpful and you will make the world a better place." The boy nodded and waved goodbye to the driver. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a cane because he hurt his leg and it helped him walk. Timmy was proud of his cane because it made him feel strong. + +One day, Timmy saw a puppy that was suffering. The puppy had a hurt paw and couldn't walk. Timmy felt sad for the puppy and wanted to help. + +Timmy decided to give his cane to the puppy so it could walk again. Timmy wasn't sad to give his cane away because he knew it would make the puppy feel better. Timmy felt proud that he could help the puppy and make it happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to climb trees in his backyard. One day, Timmy found a note on the ground. It said, "Climb to the top of the tree and you will find a surprise!" Timmy was so excited that he started to climb the tree right away. He climbed and climbed until he reached the top. And there, he found a little bird's nest with three baby birds inside. Timmy was so happy that he left a note for the birds saying, "You are so young and cute!" From that day on, Timmy would climb the tree every day to visit his new bird friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved his soft red sweater. He wore it every day, even when it was hot outside. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to weigh his sweater. Timmy didn't know what "weigh" meant, so his mom explained that it meant to see how heavy something is. Timmy put his sweater on a scale and saw that it weighed two pounds. He was amazed! Timmy loved his sweater even more now that he knew how much it weighed. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys in his bedroom. But one day, his bedroom became very smelly. Timmy didn't know what to do. He tried opening the window, but it didn't help. + +Timmy's mom came to his bedroom and saw the smelly mess. She told Timmy that they needed to clean up the room. Timmy was sad because he didn't want to clean up. But his mom said they could join together and make it fun. + +So, Timmy and his mom started cleaning up the bedroom. They picked up the toys and put them in their place. They also opened the window to let fresh air in. Timmy was happy because the room was no longer smelly and he had fun cleaning up with his mom. +One day, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat pepper on her food because it tasted yummy. One day, something amazing happened. She was eating her lunch when her mom said, "Lily, we are going to the park today!" Lily was so happy she jumped up and down. + +When they got to the park, Lily saw her friend Timmy. "Hi Timmy!" she said. "Do you want to play with me?" Timmy said yes and they went to the playground. They went on the swings and the slide. It was so much fun. + +After they played, they sat down to eat a snack. Lily's mom gave them some crackers with pepper on them. "Mmm, this is so good!" said Timmy. "I know, right? I love pepper!" said Lily. They laughed and talked about all the amazing things that happened that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a unique toy that she loved very much. It was a fluffy teddy bear with a pink bow on its head. One day, Lily was playing with her toy when it started to rain outside. She looked out the window and saw the rain falling from the sky. + +Suddenly, the phone rang and Lily's mom answered it. It was her friend who wanted to come over for a visit. Lily was so excited to see her friend, but she didn't want to leave her toy behind. So, she ran to her room and grabbed her teddy bear. + +When her friend arrived, Lily showed her the unique toy and they played together while listening to the rain outside. They had so much fun that they didn't even notice when the rain stopped. From that day on, Lily's teddy bear became even more special because it reminded her of the fun day she spent with her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a thin musician named Timmy. He loved to play his guitar and sing songs for everyone. One day, Timmy went to a big concert where he was going to play his music for lots of people. + +But when Timmy got there, he saw that someone had taken his guitar! Timmy started to weep because he didn't know what to do without his guitar. He asked everyone if they had seen it, but no one had. + +Timmy was very sad and didn't think he could play without his guitar. But then, a kind person gave him a new guitar to play. Timmy was so happy and played the most beautiful music anyone had ever heard. And everyone clapped and cheered for him! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved ice cream, especially the rare kind that was hard to find. One day, she went to the ice cream shop with her mom. She saw a big tub of rare cream and wanted to try it. But it was too high for her to reach. + +Lily asked her mom if she could help her reach the rare cream. Her mom lifted her up and she was able to get a scoop of the delicious ice cream. It was so creamy and tasty! Lily was very happy she got to try the rare cream. + +From that day on, Lily always asked for the rare cream when she went to the ice cream shop. She loved the way it tasted and it made her feel special to have something that not many people had tried before. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was very thirsty and wanted some juice. She went to the kitchen and asked her mom, "Can I have some juice, please?" Her mom said, "Sure, sweetie. Let me open the fridge and get it for you." + +Lily drank her juice and felt very happy. She then went to her room and saw her teddy bear. "Teddy, it's time to sleep," she said. Teddy replied, "Okay, Lily. I'm tired too." + +Lily got into her bed and closed her eyes. She fell asleep quickly and dreamed about drinking more juice with her teddy bear. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy monkey. He liked to swing on the rope in the jungle. One day, he swung too hard and the rope broke. The monkey fell down and hurt his arm. He was sad because he loved swinging on the rope. + +The monkey decided to find a new rope to swing on. He searched all over the jungle, but he couldn't find a good one. Finally, he found a rope that was very old and weak. The monkey didn't know that the rope was going to destroy soon. + +The monkey started swinging on the new rope. It was fun at first, but then the rope started to break. The monkey tried to hold on, but it was too late. The rope destroyed and the monkey fell to the ground again. This time, he hurt his leg. The monkey learned that he needed to be more careful when swinging on ropes. +Once upon a time, there was a clever cat named Mittens. Mittens was very intelligent and loved to play with toys. One day, Mittens found a game with different shapes and colors. She wanted to match the shapes and colors, so she started to play. + +Mittens tapped the blue square and then tapped the blue triangle. She saw that they matched! She tapped the red circle and then tapped the red rectangle. They matched too! Mittens was so happy she meowed loudly. + +From that day on, Mittens loved to play matching games. She would tap and tap until she found the perfect match. And everyone knew that Mittens was the most intelligent cat in the neighborhood. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was taking a bath with her rubber duck when she saw a spider on the wall. She was frightened because she didn't like spiders. + +Lily called out to her mom, "Mommy, there's a spider on the wall! I'm scared!" + +Her mom came into the bathroom and saw the spider too. She told Lily not to be afraid because the spider was just trying to find a place to be. + +Lily's mom got a piece of soap and gently scooped up the spider. She took it outside and let it go. Lily was happy that the spider was okay and she wasn't scared anymore. +Once upon a time, a big dog was running very fast. He loved to run with speed. Suddenly, he saw a stick on the ground. He picked it up with his mouth and ran with it. The stick was heavy, but the dog was strong. + +As he was running, he saw a little cat. The cat was scared of the big dog. But the dog was friendly and wanted to play. He dropped the stick and went to the cat. The cat was happy and started to play with the dog. + +After a while, the dog heard a loud snap. He turned around and saw that the stick he had been carrying had broken. He was sad for a moment, but then he realized that he had made a new friend. The cat and the dog played together every day and had lots of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to eat carrots. He would search and search for carrots to eat, but he never found any. + +One day, Benny was hopping around when he saw something orange in the distance. He recognized it as a carrot! Benny hopped as fast as he could towards the carrot. + +When he got closer, he saw that the carrot was inside a garden. The garden had a fence around it, so Benny couldn't get in. But then he saw that there was a small hole in the fence. Benny squeezed through the hole and saw that there were many carrots available for him to eat. + +Benny was so happy that he found the carrots he had been searching for. He ate as many as he could and then hopped back home. From that day on, Benny always remembered where the garden was and would visit it often to eat the delicious carrots. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw pictures of animals. He drew a picture of a big, high tree with a monkey on it. + +His mom saw the picture and said, "Wow, Timmy! That's a great image of a monkey in a tree!" + +Timmy smiled and said, "Thanks, Mom! I like drawing animals." + +One day, Timmy's friend Johnny came over to play. Johnny saw Timmy's drawing and said, "I can't draw like that. I quit trying." + +Timmy said, "Don't quit, Johnny! Just keep practicing and you'll get better." Johnny smiled and said, "Thanks, Timmy. I'll try again." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and feel the sunshine on her face. One day, she went for a walk in the woods with her mommy and daddy. They walked and walked until they found a quiet spot where they could hear the silence. + +Lily's mommy and daddy gave her a special gift. It was a beautiful book with lots of pictures. Lily felt very happy and grateful for her gifted book. She hugged it tightly and said thank you. + +Later that night, Lily couldn't wait to read her new book. As she turned the pages, she saw a picture of a big tree. She remembered the tree they saw in the woods and felt very excited. She knew that tomorrow, she would go back to the woods and explore more. She went to bed feeling happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a great big toy dinosaur. He was the favorite toy of a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy dinosaur every day, but one day something strange happened. + +Timmy's mom had been doing laundry and accidentally put the toy dinosaur in the washing machine. When Timmy went to play with his toy, he noticed that it had shrunk! The toy dinosaur was now very small, and Timmy was very sad. + +Timmy's mom saw how sad he was and suggested they go on a treasure hunt to find something to fix the toy dinosaur. They looked in the toy bin, but nothing was there. They looked in the garage, but still nothing. Finally, they found a special glue in the basement that could fix the toy. + +Timmy and his mom used the glue to fix the toy dinosaur, and it was as good as new! Timmy was so happy that he hugged his toy dinosaur tightly. From then on, he made sure to always check his pockets before doing laundry, so his toys wouldn't shrink again. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family who lived in a big house. One day, they went to the beach to play in the sand and swim in the sea. The little girl, named Lily, brought her bucket to collect shells. She found many pretty shells and put them in her bucket. But then, she saw a crab who was stuck in a net. She knew she had to save the crab, so she emptied her bucket and used it to carry the crab back to the sea. Her parents were proud of her for being kind and brave. + +Later, they had a picnic on the beach. They had sandwiches, fruit, and cookies. But Lily didn't like the cookies because they were spoiled. Her mommy said they couldn't eat them and threw them away. Lily was sad that the cookies were no good, but she was happy that she saved the crab. They all had a fun day at the beach and went home with happy memories. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play catch with his dad in the park. One day, they were playing catch when it started to rain. Timmy's dad said, "Let's go home and sit on the couch." + +When they got home, Timmy's dad realized that the couch was wet. "Oh no, the couch is all wet!" he said. Timmy looked at the couch and said, "It's okay, we can dry it." + +So, they got some towels and started to dry the couch. While they were drying it, Timmy's dad asked him, "Did you have fun playing catch today?" Timmy smiled and said, "Yes, I love playing catch with you." +Once upon a time, in a little house, lived a hungry cat named Tom. Tom loved to eat butter. Every day, he would sneak into the kitchen and eat some butter when no one was looking. + +One day, Tom could not find the butter. He began to worry. He looked high and low, but the butter was gone. Tom was very sad and hungry. He did not know what to do without his favorite treat. + +Tom's friend, a little girl named Sue, saw him looking sad. She asked him what was wrong. Tom told her about the missing butter. Sue wanted to help her friend. She went to the store and bought more butter for Tom. When Tom saw the butter, he was so happy! He thanked Sue and they shared a big, yummy snack. From that day on, Tom and Sue were the best of friends. +One day, a girl named Lucy wanted to design a fun picture. She took her colors and a big paper. She started to draw a big house, a tree, and a sun. She was very happy with her picture. + +Lucy's friend, Tom, came to her house. He saw her picture and said, "Wow! I like your picture, Lucy. I want to make one too." Tom felt envious because Lucy's picture was so nice. So, Lucy gave Tom some colors and a big paper too. + +Together, they made many fun pictures. They put all the pictures in a book. They called the book a magazine. They showed their magazine to their friends. All their friends liked it and wanted to make pictures too. In the end, everyone was happy and had fun making their own magazine. +Once upon a time, in a little house, there lived a boy named Tim. Tim had a little finger that he loved to use to make things. One day, he decided to make a new friend. + +Tim went to the park and saw a girl named Sue. Sue was playing with a toy car. Tim walked up to Sue and said, "Hi, want to make a car with me?" Sue looked at Tim and said, "Yes, I like to make things too!" + +Tim and Sue used their little fingers to make a big car out of sand. They played with the car all day long. They had so much fun, and their little fingers were very tired. At the end of the day, Tim said, "Sue, I am happy we made a car and played together. You are my new friend." Sue smiled and said, "Me too, Tim. Let's make more things together soon." And from that day on, Tim and Sue were the best of friends, always using their little fingers to make new things. +One day, a friendly cat went for a walk. The cat liked to look at the pretty landscape. The cat saw a big tree and a blue sky. The cat was happy. + +Then, the cat saw a dog. The dog was big and loud. The cat did not like the dog. The cat was scared. The dog wanted to play, but the cat did not want to play. + +The cat ran away from the dog. The cat climbed the big tree. The dog could not climb the tree. The cat was safe. The cat looked at the landscape again and felt happy. +Once upon a time, there was a great big orange. This orange was so big, it could roll all by itself. One day, the orange went on a fun trip. It rolled down the hill, and it rolled through the park. + +In the park, the orange met a little dog. The dog liked the orange and wanted to play with it. So, they played together all day. They had so much fun, but then the dog had to go home. + +The orange wanted to go home too, but it was lost. It did not know how to get back. The orange was sad. Just then, a nice girl saw the orange and helped it find its way home. The orange was very happy and said thank you. From that day on, the orange and the girl were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a green jet. The green jet could fly high in the sky. It loved to play with the birds and clouds. + +One day, the green jet met a big bird. The big bird said, "I can fly higher than you!" The green jet did not like this. They did not agree. They decided to have a race to see who could fly the highest. + +The green jet and the big bird flew higher and higher. They passed the clouds and saw the sun. The green jet went even higher. The big bird could not fly as high as the green jet. The green jet won the race. The big bird and the green jet became friends and played together in the sky. +One day, a cool cat named Sam found a big sack. He did not know what was in it. He tried to imagine what could be inside. Sam thought it could be full of toys or maybe food. + +Sam saw his friend, a dog named Max. Sam said, "Max, I found a big sack! Can you help me open it?" Max was happy to help. Together, they opened the sack. + +Inside the sack, there were many colorful balls. Sam and Max were very happy. They played with the balls all day long. They had a lot of fun and were glad they found the sack. +Once upon a time, there was a slow snail named Sammy. Sammy loved to remember all the things he saw on his adventures. One day, he went to the park and found a big tree. + +Sammy touched the tree and felt the texture. It was bumpy and rough. He thought, "This is fun!" He liked the tree so much that he wanted to tell his friends about it. + +Sammy went back to his friends and told them about the tree. They all went to the park to see it. They touched the tree and felt the texture too. They were happy to remember the fun day they had with the big tree. +Once upon a time, there was a little red car. The little red car liked to go fast. One day, it saw a big brick wall. The brick wall was very tall and very tight. The little red car wanted to go past the brick wall. + +The little red car went very fast to try and get past the brick wall. But, it could not go through the wall. The little red car had to stop. It felt sad because it could not go past the big brick wall. + +Then, a nice blue truck came by. The blue truck saw the little red car and the big brick wall. The blue truck said, "Don't be sad, little red car. I can help you get past the brick wall." So, the blue truck took the little red car to a small road next to the big brick wall. The little red car was happy now. It said, "Thank you, blue truck!" And they both went on their way, past the big brick wall. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the store with his mom. They wanted to buy food for dinner. Tim saw a big, red, cheap steak. He asked his mom, "Can we buy the steak for dinner, please?" + +His mom said, "Yes, we can buy the steak. It is cheap and will be yummy for dinner." Tim was very happy. They bought the steak and went home. + +At home, Tim helped his mom cook the steak. They put it in a pan and it sizzled. Then, they put some salt on it. But, oh no! The salt shaker broke and salt scattered all over the steak. Tim and his mom laughed. They brushed off the extra salt and ate the steak together. It was still very yummy. +Once upon a time, there was a clever girl named Lily. She loved to play with shapes. She had a box full of shapes like a circle, square, and triangle. Lily liked to make pictures with her shapes. + +One hot day, Lily went outside to play. She wanted to make a new shape. She saw some ice. Lily had an idea. She took the ice and put it on the ground. The ice started to melt in the sun. Lily watched as the ice changed into a new shape. + +Lily was very happy with her new shape. She showed it to her mom and dad. They were so proud of their clever girl. Lily learned that she could make new shapes by melting ice. She played with her shapes all day long. +One day, a little boy named Tim wanted to print a picture. He found a big printer and put a paper inside. Tim pressed the button, and the printer made a funny noise. Out came a picture of red pants! + +Tim thought the pants looked fun, so he took the picture and ran outside to show his friends. But as he ran, it started to rain. The rain made the ground wet, and Tim's pants got wet too. + +Tim showed the picture to his friends, and they all laughed. They put on their red pants and played in the wet rain. They splashed and jumped in puddles. At the end of the day, they were all wet but very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Billy. Billy lived in a high tree with his family. Billy wanted to learn how to fly. He would watch his mom and dad fly and wanted to be like them. + +One day, Billy tried to fly. He jumped from the tree but he did not succeed. He fell and landed on the ground. Billy felt sad because he got zero points for flying. His mom and dad told him, "Don't worry, Billy, you can try again." + +The next day, Billy tried to fly again. This time, he flapped his wings harder and jumped higher. He started to fly! Billy was so happy that he succeeded. He flew up high in the sky with his mom and dad. They were all very proud of Billy. +Once upon a time, in a big jungle, there lived a happy little monkey named Momo. Momo loved to take fruits from the trees and share them with his friends. He would climb up high and pick the sweetest fruits he could find. + +One sunny day, Momo decided to take a walk in the jungle with his best friend, Lulu the bird. They were both very happy to be together. They sang songs, played games, and laughed as they walked through the jungle. + +As they walked, they found a big, colorful fruit tree. Momo and Lulu were very happy to see it. Momo climbed up the tree and took some fruits for them to eat. They shared the fruits with their jungle friends and had a fun, happy day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Will. He loved to jog every day. He wanted to be very fast. One day, he saw a brilliant red ball in a tree. He wanted to get it down. + +Will had an idea. He ran back to his house and got a long stick. He jogged back to the tree with the stick. He tried to reach the red ball with the stick, but it was too high. He felt sad. + +The next day, Will jogged back to the tree. This time, he brought a taller stick. He reached up high with the stick and got the red ball down. He was so happy. Now, Will had a brilliant red ball to play with after his jogs. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to run and play. One day, he found a case under his bed. It was a big case, and it was blue. + +Tim opened the case and saw many yummy treats inside. There were cookies, candy, and fruit. He was so happy! He wanted to share the yummy treats with his friends. + +Tim took the case outside and started to run to his friends' houses. He ran fast, and his friends were excited to see him. They all sat down and enjoyed the yummy treats from the case. They laughed and played all day long. +One day, a little dog named Spot went for a walk. Spot liked to watch the birds in the sky. He saw a big bird fly by and wanted to play with it. Spot ran and ran, trying to catch the bird. + +Soon, Spot got lost. He was scared and wanted to find his home. He saw a shelter where many animals lived. Spot went inside to ask for help. The animals in the shelter were very nice and wanted to help Spot find his way home. + +In the shelter, Spot met a spoiled cat named Fluffy. Fluffy had a big bed and lots of toys. Fluffy shared her toys with Spot and they played together. With the help of the shelter animals, Spot found his way home. Spot and Fluffy became good friends and promised to play together again. +One day, a big bear named Bob went for a walk. He saw a little girl named Sue. Sue was sad because she lost her match box. Bob wanted to help Sue find her match box. They looked everywhere together. + +They found a big ice block near a tree. "What's that?" asked Sue. "It's ice," said Bob. "Maybe your match box is behind the ice." They went around the ice block and found the match box. Sue was very happy. + +Bob and Sue played with the match box. They matched the colors and shapes. They had so much fun. At the end of the day, Sue said, "Thank you, Bob, for helping me find my match box!" And they both went home with big smiles on their faces. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted boy named Tim. He had a special toy, a magnet. Tim loved playing with his magnet all day. He liked to see how it could pull things to it. + +One day, Tim saw his friend, Sam, playing with a toy car. Tim wanted the toy car, so he demanded, "Give me the toy car now!" Sam said no, because it was his favorite toy. Tim got mad and had a big idea. He thought he could use his magnet to get the toy car. + +Tim went home and got his magnet. He came back to Sam and tried to use the magnet to take the toy car. But the car did not move. Tim tried harder, but still, the car did not move. Tim got very mad and threw the magnet on the ground. The magnet broke into pieces. + +Tim cried because his special magnet was gone. He learned that demanding things and getting mad did not help him. Now, Tim had no magnet and no toy car. This was a bad ending for Tim. +Once upon a time, in a lively town, there lived a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play games with his friends. They would run, jump, and laugh all day long. Tim was very good at the games and always had fun. + +One day, Tim's friends had an idea. They wanted to have a big race. Everyone was excited and wanted to win. Tim's dad said he would order a trophy for the winner. The trophy would be shiny and big, and everyone wanted to win it. + +The day of the race came, and all the friends lined up. They ran as fast as they could. Tim was very fast and won the race. His friends clapped and cheered for him. Tim's dad gave him the shiny trophy. Tim was very happy and shared his trophy with all his friends. They all had a great day together. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. They saw a bench and sat down. It was a sunny day and the birds were singing. Tim was happy to be at the park. + +Tim's mom gave him a spicy snack to eat. Tim took a bite and his mouth felt hot. "Mom, this is spicy!" he shouted. His mom laughed and gave him a drink of water to help cool his mouth. + +After that, Tim played on the swings and slide. He made a new friend named Lucy. They played together and had lots of fun. When it was time to go home, Tim and his mom waved goodbye to Lucy. They walked back to the bench, picked up their things, and went home. Tim had a great day at the park. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a noisy dog named Buddy and a quiet cat named Whiskers. They did not like to play together, and they would often quarrel. Buddy loved to bark and run, while Whiskers enjoyed sleeping and watching birds. + +One day, while they were quarreling, they heard a loud alarm. The noise was coming from a big red truck that stopped in front of their house. Buddy and Whiskers saw people in yellow hats and long coats getting out of the truck. They were here to fix a broken tree that fell during a storm. + +Buddy and Whiskers stopped their quarrel and watched the people work together. They saw how the people helped each other and did not fight. Buddy looked at Whiskers and thought, "Maybe we can be friends too." From that day on, the noisy dog and the quiet cat stopped quarreling and became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a jolly squirrel. He loved to play and jump from tree to tree. Every day, he went out to find nuts to eat. The squirrel had many friends in the forest, and they all liked to play together. + +One day, the squirrel found a very big nut. He was very happy and wanted to show it to his friends. So, he put the nut in his home and went to find his friends. They all played and had lots of fun. + +When it was time to go home, the squirrel remembered his big nut. He went back to his home to get it. But, oh no! The nut was gone! The squirrel was sad and asked his friends to help him look for it. They all looked and looked, but they could not find the nut. Just then, a little bird came and said, "I saw a big nut near the river!" The squirrel and his friends went to the river and found the nut. They returned the nut to the squirrel's home, and the squirrel was very happy. They all played together again and had a jolly time. +Once upon a time, in a distant land, there was a little girl named Lily. Every morning, Lily would wake up and go outside to play with her best friend, a cute bunny named Hoppy. They loved to play in the warm sun, and their favorite game was to squeeze lemons to make lemonade. + +One day, Lily and Hoppy found a big lemon tree with many lemons. They were so excited and started to squeeze the lemons right away. But then, a little bird came by and asked if they could share some lemons with her. Lily thought about it and decided to share the lemons with the bird. + +The bird was so happy and grateful that she sang a beautiful song for Lily and Hoppy. From that day on, they all played together every morning and shared their lemons with other friends too. The moral of the story is that sharing with others can bring happiness and new friends into our lives. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a nice lady who liked to provide food to everyone. She made sweet cookies and bitter lemonade. She wanted to make people happy and give them peace. + +One sunny day, a little boy came to her house. He was tired and hungry. The nice lady gave him a sweet cookie and a cup of bitter lemonade. The little boy smiled, and his tummy was happy. He felt peace in his heart. + +The little boy told his friends about the nice lady. They all came to her house to get sweet cookies and bitter lemonade. Everyone in the village was happy and felt peace. The nice lady was glad that she could provide for everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a big butterfly. It was enormous! Its wings were so pretty with many colors. The butterfly loved to fly around the garden and play with all the flowers. + +One day, the butterfly saw a small box. It was a box to mail something. The butterfly wanted to mail a letter to its friend, the bee. So, the butterfly wrote a letter with a big leaf and a small stick. + +The enormous butterfly put the letter in the box and waited. Soon, the bee got the mail and read the letter. The bee was so happy! The butterfly and the bee played together in the garden all day. They had so much fun, and they were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a dream to be great at playing the violin. Every day, she would play her violin and try to make beautiful music. + +One day, Lucy met a kind old man who was great at playing the violin. He saw that Lucy wanted to learn and decided to teach her. They practiced together every day, and Lucy got better and better. + +Soon, Lucy's dream came true. She became great at playing the violin, and everyone loved to hear her play. The kind old man was very proud of Lucy, and they played beautiful music together for a long time. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a friendly bunny named Ben. Ben loved to eat ice-cream. One sunny day, Ben saw a big ice-cream shop. He hopped over to the shop and looked at all the yummy ice-cream. + +Ben dared to ask the shopkeeper, "Can I have some ice-cream, please?" The shopkeeper smiled and said, "Of course, little bunny! What flavor do you want?" Ben thought for a moment and said, "I want the sweet pink one!" The shopkeeper gave Ben a big scoop of pink ice-cream. + +Ben sat outside the shop, eating his ice-cream. It was so good! His friend, a little bird named Tim, flew over and joined him. They laughed and talked while they enjoyed their ice-cream. It was a happy day for Ben and Tim. +Once upon a time, in a high tree, there was a bird who loved to sing. She sang all day long. Her songs made everyone feel peace in their hearts. She was a happy bird. + +One sunny day, the bird saw a little blue ball. The ball was on the ground. The bird wanted to play with the ball. So, she flew down and tried to turn the ball with her beak. The ball rolled and rolled. + +The bird was so happy to play. She sang her peaceful song while she turned the ball. Everyone who heard her song felt peace too. The bird and her new ball became the best of friends. They played together every day, and the high tree was filled with peace and joy. +Once upon a time, in a big green forest, there was a thin fairy named Lily. Lily had tiny wings and a pretty dress. She loved to fly around the trees and play with her friends, the birds and the bugs. + +One day, a small bird fell from its nest. It was sad and scared. Lily saw the bird and wanted to help. She flew down and used her magic to comfort the bird. She hugged the bird and said, "Don't be sad, little bird. I will help you." + +Lily and the bird became good friends. They played together every day. The bird was happy and Lily felt good for helping her friend. And they lived happily ever after in the big green forest. +One day, a queen had a regular party. She had a big, red ball. She wanted to attach the ball to a string. So, she asked her friend, the cat, for help. + +"Cat, can you help me attach the string to the ball?" asked the queen. The cat said, "Yes, I can help you, queen." The cat took the string and attached it to the ball. The queen was very happy. + +At the party, the queen and the cat played with the ball on the string. They had lots of fun. All the other friends at the party liked the ball too. The queen and the cat were happy to share their fun toy with everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Lucky. He lived in a small house with a big family. One day, Lucky found a menu under the table. He did not know what it was, but he knew it was special. He hid the menu in his dog house. + +The next day, Lucky saw his family was sad. Their favorite restaurant was broken and needed help to fix it. Lucky remembered the menu he found. He thought maybe it could help them. So, he ran to his dog house and got the menu. + +Lucky showed the menu to his family. They were so happy! The menu had all the things they needed to restore the restaurant. They worked together to fix it. The restaurant was like new again. Lucky and his family were very happy. They knew Lucky was the best little dog and they loved him very much. +One day, a little boy named Tim was in his room. He was frustrated because he could not find his favorite shirt. He looked high and low, but it was not there. He saw a hanger on the floor and thought that maybe his shirt was on it. + +Tim called out to his mom, "Mom, have you seen my shirt?" His mom said, "I think it might be in the laundry room." Tim went to the laundry room to look for his shirt. He saw a big pile of clothes and started to dig through them. + +As he was digging, he accidentally struck the hanger with his hand. It made a loud noise and scared him. He jumped back and laughed. Then, he saw his favorite shirt on another hanger. He was so happy that he found it. He put it on and went to show his mom. +Once upon a time, a soft bird named Tim lived in a big tree. Tim loved to polish his nest. He would clean and shine it every day. He wanted his home to look nice and shiny. + +One day, a strong wind came. It was a hurricane! The wind blew and blew. Tim was scared. He held on tight to his nest. But his nest was so shiny and clean that it did not fly away. + +When the hurricane was over, Tim was happy. His nest was still in the big tree. He knew that polishing his nest helped it stay safe. From that day on, Tim polished his nest every day, and he was never scared of a big wind again. +Once upon a time, there was a lively cat named Tim. Tim lived in a small house with a big carpet. Tim loved to play on the carpet all day long. + +One day, Tim found a sack near the carpet. He was very curious. Tim asked his friend, the dog, "What is in the sack?" The dog said, "I don't know, let's open it and see!" They opened the sack and found many toys inside. Tim and the dog were very happy. + +They played with the toys on the carpet all day. But when it was time to go to bed, they put the toys back in the sack. Tim learned that it is good to clean up after playing. The dog also learned the same. They both slept well that night, knowing they did the right thing. And the carpet was clean and ready for more fun the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to find new things. One day, she wanted to find something at night. Lily thought it might be difficult, but she was brave. + +When night came, Lily went outside. She saw the moon and stars. They were bright and pretty. Lily looked around and tried to find something. It was difficult because it was dark. + +Then, Lily saw a small light. She went to the light and found a little bug. It was a firefly! Lily was happy she found something at night, even if it was difficult. She went back home and told her mom and dad about her adventure. They were proud of her. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Sam. Sam loved to clap his hands. He clapped when he was happy, and he clapped when he was sad. Clapping made Sam feel good. + +One day, Sam found a bottle of oil. The oil was slippery and shiny. Sam thought it was fun to play with the oil. He rubbed the oil on his hands and clapped. The oil made his hands slide and made a funny sound. + +But Sam did not know that the oil was dangerous. It made the floor slippery too. Sam's mom saw the oil and told him to be careful. She cleaned up the dangerous oil and Sam learned to only clap with clean hands. Sam was safe and happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Bobo. Bobo loved to fly high up in the sky. One sunny day, he saw something shiny on the ground. It was a bar of soap! Bobo was curious about it. + +Bobo flew down to the ground and picked up the soap in his beak. He showed it to his friend, Kitty the cat. "Look, I found soap!" said Bobo. Kitty looked at the soap and said, "We can play with it!" + +They went to a pond with deep water. Bobo dropped the soap into the pond. It made big bubbles! Bobo and Kitty laughed and played with the bubbles. They had so much fun with the soap. At the end of the day, they were both very tired but happy. +Once upon a time, in a little house, there was a funny cat named Tom. Tom liked to play with a ball. One day, the ball broke into two pieces. Tom was very sad. + +Tom's friend, a little girl named Lily, saw Tom's sad face. She asked, "Tom, why are you sad?" Tom meowed and showed Lily the broken ball. Lily wanted to help Tom. + +Lily said, "I will restore your ball, Tom." She took the two pieces and put them together. Now, the ball was one thing again. Tom was so happy! He meowed and played with the ball. Tom and Lily had a fun day playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a group of animals who lived in a big forest. There was a big bear, a little bunny, and a small bird. They were all good friends and liked to play together. + +One day, it was very cold outside. The little bunny was shaking because it was so cold. The small bird was also cold and couldn't fly very high. The big bear saw his friends were cold and wanted to help them. + +The big bear had an idea. He found a big, warm blanket and used it to cover the little bunny and the small bird. The blanket made them feel warm and not cold anymore. They all sat under the blanket together, and they were happy. The big bear, the little bunny, and the small bird stayed warm and played together all day. +One day, a boy named Tim and his friend Sue went for a walk. They saw a big hill. Tim said, "Is that a volcano?" Sue said, "I don't know. It is unknown to me." + +They walked to the volcano, but they had to pause. They saw a big red bird. The bird said, "I am the bird that knows all. The volcano will do something big soon. You must be ready." + +Tim and Sue were scared, but they wanted to see the big thing. They went back home and got a big bag. They put in food and water. They went back to the volcano. + +The big red bird was there. It said, "Good job, Tim and Sue. You are ready." Then, the volcano made a big noise. It did not blow up, but it made a big hole. Out of the hole came many pretty rocks. Tim and Sue picked up the rocks and took them home. They were happy that they listened to the big red bird. +Once upon a time, there was a weak little dog named Spot. Spot had a friend named Max. Max was a big, strong dog. They liked to play in the park. + +One day, Spot saw a ball. He wanted to play with it, but it was too heavy. Max saw Spot and said, "Let me help you, friend!" Max pushed the ball with his nose, and it started to roll. + +The ball rolled faster and faster. Soon, it was going down a hill. Spot and Max ran after the ball. The ball hit a tree and lots of treats fell down! Spot and Max were so happy. They ate the treats and played with the ball all day. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty dog named Max. Max loved to play and run all day. One day, Max went for a walk with his friend, Sam. + +As they walked, Max smelled something bad. "Yuck!" said Max, "What is that?" Sam looked around and saw a bin. "That is a bin," Sam said, "It has things that rot inside." + +Max and Sam went closer to the bin. They saw an old apple that was rotting. Max said, "Let's put the apple in the bin so it does not smell bad anymore." So, they picked up the apple and put it in the bin. + +After that, Max and Sam played in the park. They were happy because the bad smell was gone. The mighty dog Max and his friend Sam had a fun day together. +Once upon a time, there was a big shark. The shark lived in the deep blue sea. It liked to swim and play with its fish friends. The shark was incredible because it could swim very fast. + +One day, the shark saw a little fish. The little fish was sad because it could not swim fast. The shark wanted to help the little fish. It told the little fish to shoot water from its mouth. The little fish tried and tried, and soon it could swim fast too. + +The little fish was very happy. It thanked the incredible shark for its help. Now, the little fish could play and shoot water with the shark and its friends. They all had fun together in the deep blue sea. +Once upon a time, there was a black cat named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to eat cherries. One day, Fluffy saw a big cherry tree with many red cherries. Fluffy was very happy and climbed the tree to eat them. + +When Fluffy was in the tree, she met a little bird named Chirpy. Chirpy was worried because she could not find her mommy. Fluffy wanted to help Chirpy. They looked for Chirpy's mommy together. + +Fluffy asked Chirpy, "What does your mommy look like?" Chirpy said, "My mommy is big and has pretty feathers." They looked and looked until they found Chirpy's mommy. Chirpy and her mommy were so happy to see each other. Fluffy felt good for helping her new friend. +Once upon a time, in a big park, there was a happy tree. The happy tree had many green leaves and strong branches. It was friends with all the little birds, squirrels, and bugs that lived in the park. + +One hot day, the happy tree needed water. Its leaves were not as green, and its branches felt weak. A kind girl named Lily saw the tree and knew it needed help. She ran home to get a big jug of water. + +Lily came back with the water and started to pour it on the tree's roots. The water went into the ground, and the tree drank it all up. The happy tree's leaves turned green again, and its branches felt strong. The tree was so happy that it danced in the wind. Lily and the happy tree became best friends, and they played together in the park every day. +Once upon a time, there was a lonely tree. The tree was sad because it had no friends to play with. Every day, it would stand in the field and watch the birds fly and the clouds move. + +One day, a little girl named Lily came to the field. She saw the lonely tree and wanted to make it happy. So, she started to dance around the tree. The tree saw Lily dance and wanted to join her. + +The tree began to shake its branches to the rhythm of Lily's dance. The more the tree shook, the happier it became. Soon, the tree was not lonely anymore. Lily and the tree danced together every day, and they became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to play outside with her dog, Spot. One day, they found a map in the park. The map showed them where to find a treasure. Lucy and Spot were very excited. + +Lucy and Spot followed the map to a big tree. They started to dig under the tree. They were persistent and did not stop. They dug and dug until they found a box. Inside the box was the treasure. It was full of shiny toys and pretty things. + +Suddenly, a magic wind blew and made the treasure disappear. Lucy and Spot were sad. But then, they saw the treasure had turned into a big, beautiful rainbow in the sky. They smiled and knew they had found something even more special. +Once upon a time, a boy named Tom wanted to ride his bike. He went to the park with his mom. The park had a pitch for kids to play on. Tom saw his friend, Sam, at the park too. + +"Hi, Sam!" said Tom. "Do you want to ride bikes with me?" Sam looked sad. "I can't, Tom. My bike is broken." Tom wanted to help his friend. + +Tom had an idea. "Let's ask my mom to help fix your bike!" So they went to Tom's mom. She looked at Sam's bike and said, "I can fix it, but I need a tool from home." It was a mild day, so they all walked to Tom's house to get the tool. Tom's mom fixed Sam's bike, and they all went back to the park. Now Tom and Sam could ride bikes together and play on the pitch. They were both very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to jog around the town. One day, he saw a big church. Spot decided to jog over to the church to see what was inside. + +When Spot got to the church, he saw a little bird. The bird was helpless and couldn't fly. Spot wanted to help the bird. He asked the bird, "Why can't you fly?" + +The bird said, "I hurt my wing. I need help to get back to my nest." Spot knew what to do. He let the bird hop onto his back and jogged to the tree with the nest. The bird was happy to be home. + +From that day on, Spot and the bird were best friends. They played together every day, and Spot always made sure the bird was safe. The bird was never helpless again, thanks to Spot. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very enthusiastic. He loved to shout and play with his friends. One day, Tim had a big party to celebrate his birthday. + +This year, Tim got a big red ball for his birthday. He was so happy! He took the ball outside to play with his friends. They all shouted and laughed as they kicked the ball back and forth. + +As the sun went down, Tim's mom called him inside. All his friends went home, and Tim went to bed. He was very tired after a fun day of shouting and playing. Tim couldn't wait for another great year to come. +One day, a little girl named Sue went to visit her friend, the ant. The ant lived in a small hole in the ground near Sue's house. The sun was shining and the sky was blue. The ant was very alert, always looking around to see what was happening. + +As Sue sat down next to the ant's home, she said, "Hello, ant! I came to visit you today. What are you doing?" The ant looked up at Sue and replied, "Hi, Sue! I am just being alert and watching my friends work. We are all very busy today." + +Sue watched the ant and her friends working together, moving tiny bits of food and dirt. She was amazed at how strong and fast they were. The ant told Sue, "We have to be alert and work together to keep our home safe and clean." + +Sue smiled and said, "You are very smart, ant. I will try to be more alert and help my friends too." The ant smiled back and said, "Thank you, Sue. I am glad you came to visit me today. I hope you come back soon." + +Sue waved goodbye to the ant and her friends as she walked back to her house. She knew she had learned an important lesson from her tiny friend. From that day on, Sue always tried to be more alert and help others, just like the ant. +One day, a duck named Dolly went to the park. She liked to play near the pond. She saw her friend, a frog named Freddy, sitting on a rock. Freddy looked worried. + +Dolly asked, "Freddy, why are you worried?" Freddy said, "I lost my toy boat in the pond. I can't find it." + +Dolly wanted to help. They looked for the toy boat together. They found it near some tall grass. Freddy was happy, and they played with the toy boat all day. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a funny dog named Spot. Spot loved to race with his friends. They would run and play all day long. + +One day, while Spot and his friends were racing, they saw a big pile of waste. The waste was very smelly and dirty. Spot and his friends didn't like the waste, so they decided to clean it up. + +They worked together and picked up all the waste. When they were done, the town was clean again. Spot and his friends were very happy. They had a big race to celebrate. Everyone in the town cheered for Spot and his friends. They were all happy to have such helpful and funny friends. +One day, a pigeon named Tim went to the park. He saw a big tree with many sour apples. Tim wanted to eat the apples, but he could not reach them. + +Tim had a plan. He would act like a big bird to scare the other birds away. Then, he could eat the apples all by himself. Tim flapped his wings and made loud noises. + +The other birds flew away, and Tim ate the sour apples. He was happy with his plan. Tim learned that sometimes, you need to act to get what you want. +One day, a little girl named Amy went to the store with her mom. They wanted to buy some treats for a party. Amy saw a big, red bag of spicy treats. "Can we get these, Mom?" Amy asked. + +Her mom looked at the bag and said, "Those treats are too spicy for you and your friends. Let's find something else." They looked around and found a big, blue bag of sweet treats. Amy was happy with the new treats. + +At the party, Amy and her friends ate the sweet treats and played games. They had a lot of fun. Amy's mom was glad they didn't get the spicy treats, and everyone had a great time. +Once upon a time, there was an intelligent dog named Max. Max loved to play and run in the park. One day, Max saw a shiny thing on the ground. It was a razor. He knew it was not a toy, so he didn't touch it. + +Max went to find his friend, a little girl named Lily. He barked and wagged his tail to show her the shiny thing. Lily came over and saw the razor. She said, "Max, good job not touching it! Razors are not for playing. They can hurt us." + +Together, Max and Lily went to find Lily's mom. They showed her the razor, and she put it in a safe place. Then, they all went to play in the park. Max was happy that he was an intelligent dog who knew not to touch the razor. +Once upon a time, in a big jungle, there was a wealthy lion. He had many friends because he was kind and shared his things with others. The lion liked to play with his friends every day. + +One day, while they were playing, the lion got hurt. His leg was in pain and he could not walk. All his friends were sad and wanted to help him. They knew they had to find a way to heal his leg so he could play again. + +A wise old bird told them about a magic plant that could heal the lion's leg. They all went on a journey to find the plant. When they found it, they brought it back to the lion. The lion used the magic plant on his leg, and it healed! The lion and his friends were so happy. They played together every day and lived happily ever after. +One day, a girl named Lucy went to the park with her mom. It was a sunny day, but Lucy brought her umbrella just in case it rained. When they got to the park, Lucy saw her friend Tom playing with a ball. + +"Hi Tom!" said Lucy, "Do you want to play with me and my umbrella?" + +Tom looked at Lucy's umbrella and saw that it was broken. "Oh no, your umbrella is broken! How did that happen?" he asked. + +Lucy felt sad but then she had an idea. "Let's fix my umbrella together!" Lucy and Tom tried to fix the umbrella with some tape. They were very happy when they fixed it. Then, they played under the umbrella and had a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little lamp. The lamp was very mild and kind. It lived in a small house with a boy and a girl. The boy and the girl loved the lamp because it gave them light at night. They played with the lamp every day. + +One day, the boy and the girl went outside to play. They left the lamp alone in the house. The lamp felt sad and lonely. It wanted to play with the boy and the girl too. The lamp said to itself, "I will go outside and find the boy and the girl so I can play with them." + +The lamp went outside and looked for the boy and the girl. It found them playing with other kids. The lamp was so happy to see them. It said, "Hello, can I play with you too?" The boy and the girl were surprised to see the lamp outside. They said, "Yes, you can play with us, but you must be careful not to break." + +The lamp played with the boy, the girl, and the other kids. They all had a lot of fun. The lamp learned that it was important to share and play with others. The moral of the story is that we should always be kind and share with our friends. +One day, a boy named Tim found a raft by the river. The raft was not tidy. It had leaves and dirt on it. Tim thought it would be fun to ride the raft. + +Tim told his friend, Sam, "Let's ride the raft!" Sam said, "Wait! We need to ask Mom first." But Tim didn't want to wait. He wanted to rush and have fun. So, he got on the raft without asking. + +The raft floated down the river very fast. Tim was scared. He wished he had listened to Sam. Sam ran to get help from their mom. Mom came to save Tim from the river. + +Later, Tim said, "I'm sorry I didn't listen. I should have asked Mom first." Sam said, "It's okay. We learned that we should always ask before doing something new." And they promised to always ask for help when they needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a king. The king had a big, shiny crown. It was very tight on his head. He wanted to find a new crown that was not tight. + +One day, the king met a nice man who made things. The king asked the man to make a new crown for him. The man said yes, and he started to work. The king was very happy. + +After some time, the man finished the new crown. The king put it on his head. It was not tight! The king was so happy. He thanked the man and wore his new crown every day. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a wild forest, there lived a little bird. The bird had an interesting job. It would fly around and taste different berries to find the yummiest ones. + +One day, the little bird found a big, red berry. It looked very good to eat. The bird took a small taste. "Yum!" said the bird. "This is the best berry I have ever tasted!" + +The little bird wanted to share the yummy berry with its friends. So, it took the berry back to its nest. All the bird's friends came and tasted the berry too. They all agreed that it was the most interesting and yummy berry they had ever tasted. And they all lived happily in the wild forest, tasting new berries every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play outside. One day, she found a box of pastels in her room. The pastels were many colors, like red, blue, and yellow. Lily wanted to draw with them. + +Lily went outside with her pastels. She found it difficult to choose which color to use first. She tried the red pastel and drew a big sun. Then, she used the blue pastel to draw a sky. Lastly, she used the yellow pastel to draw a happy face. + +Lily was so proud of her drawings. She ran to show her mom and dad. They smiled and clapped for her. Lily knew she would have more fun with her pastels in the future. She couldn't wait to draw more and run around outside. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a girl named Lily. She had a flute that she loved to play. Every day, she would play her flute and make happy music. + +One day, Lily found that her flute sounded dull. She was sad and did not know what to do. She decided to go for a walk to think about it. As she walked, she paused to look at the pretty flowers and the big trees. + +While Lily was walking, she met a wise old cat. The cat told her to clean her flute and it would sound better. Lily went home and cleaned her flute. After that, her flute did not sound dull anymore. She played and played, and the happy music filled the air. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He did not like to eat vegetables. His mom was patient with him, but she wanted him to eat healthy food. + +One day, Tim's mom said, "Tim, you need to eat your vegetables. They are good for you." Tim did not want to eat them, so he said, "No, Mom, I disagree. Vegetables do not taste good." + +Mom had an idea. She made a fun game for Tim. She put the vegetables in a big bowl and said, "If you eat all the vegetables, you will find a surprise at the bottom." Tim was curious about the surprise, so he started to eat the vegetables. + +As Tim ate the vegetables, he found that they were not so bad. He even started to like them. Finally, he reached the bottom of the bowl and found a toy car. Tim was so happy that he had eaten his vegetables. + +From that day on, Tim always ate his vegetables. He knew that they were good for him, and he also knew that sometimes, there might be a surprise waiting for him. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very enthusiastic about helping others. One day, he saw a big door in the middle of the woods. Tim was curious and wanted to see what was behind the door. + +Tim opened the door and saw many beautiful things on display. There were toys, books, and clothes. Tim noticed that all of these things were for children who did not have much. He wanted to help them, so he decided to share his own toys and clothes with them. + +Tim told his friends about the door and the children who needed help. They all decided to share their things too. Everyone was happy because they learned that sharing and helping others is important. The children behind the door were grateful for Tim and his friends' kindness. And that's how Tim and his friends learned the value of sharing and helping others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had an incredible toy named Mr. Bear. Lily and Mr. Bear were best friends. They played together every day. + +One day, Mr. Bear wanted to play a new game. He called Lily and said, "Let's play a game. We will wrap each other in soft blankets and see who can get out the fastest." Lily thought it was a fun idea. They took turns wrapping each other in blankets. + +When it was Mr. Bear's turn, he struggled to get out of the wrap. Lily saw him having a hard time and quickly helped him. Mr. Bear thanked Lily for her help. They both learned that it is important to help friends when they need it. And from that day on, Lily and Mr. Bear always helped each other and had lots of fun together. +One day, a little girl named Jane went to the zoo. She saw a big gorilla. The gorilla was wearing a fancy hat. Jane thought the gorilla looked funny. She wanted to talk to the gorilla. + +Jane went up to the gorilla and said, "Hi, Mr. Gorilla! I like your fancy hat." The gorilla looked at Jane and smiled. He said, "Thank you, Jane. I like your pretty dress." + +Then, Jane noticed that the gorilla's cage was open. She said, "Mr. Gorilla, your cage is open! You should go back inside." The gorilla said, "No, I want to stay out here and play." + +Jane tried to help the gorilla go back to his cage, but he didn't want to. He ran away from the zoo. Jane was sad because she couldn't help the gorilla. The zoo people were mad because the gorilla was gone. The gorilla was lost and couldn't find his way back home. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was an honest boy who loved to play with his friends. One day, he found a secret note under his bed. The note had a picture of a big tree in the park. Tim was very excited and wanted to show his friends. + +Tim had an idea. He went to his dad's room and found a machine that could print. Tim put the secret note in the machine and it printed copies of the note for all his friends. He was so happy that he could share the secret with them. + +The next day, Tim and his friends went to the park to find the big tree. They played games, laughed, and had a lot of fun. They felt happy that they could share the secret together. And from that day on, they promised to always be honest with each other and share their secrets. +One day, a little girl named Sue went to the store with her mom. They wanted to buy some rare jam that was very yummy. Sue was very excited to get the jam. + +At the store, Sue and her mom looked for the jam. They managed to find it on a high shelf. Sue's mom said, "Sue, can you help me get the jam?" Sue stood on her toes and reached up high. She managed to get the jam and gave it to her mom. + +Sue and her mom were very happy. They bought the rare jam and went home. Sue said, "Mom, can we eat the jam now?" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, Sue, let's eat the jam together." They ate the jam on bread and it was very yummy. +Once upon a time, there was a king. The king had a big, pretty castle. He was a nice king and liked to help people. One day, the king found a small, sad tree near his castle. The tree had no leaves and looked very sick. + +The king knew what the tree needed. The tree needed water and love. So, the king asked his friends to help. They brought water to the tree and talked to it. They told the tree nice things and gave it hugs. + +As the days went by, the tree started to feel better. It grew leaves and even had some fruit. The king picked a fruit and tasted it. It was a little sour, but he liked it. The king and his friends were so happy that they could help the tree. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a little girl named Sue went to her mom. Sue asked, "Mom, can you allow me to eat a mint?" Her mom said, "Yes, but only one. Too many mints can make your tummy hurt." + +Sue took one mint from the box. It was green and smelled good. She thought it was very interesting. But she wanted more. Sue looked at the box and saw a big mint inside. She took it and hid it in her pocket. + +Later, Sue went to her room and ate the big mint. It tasted so good! She felt happy but then her tummy started to hurt. She felt bad and cried. Her mom came in and said, "Sue, did you eat more mints?" Sue said, "Yes, I ate a big one." Her mom hugged her and said, "Next time, listen to me. Too many mints are not good for you." + +Sue learned her lesson. She knew she should have listened to her mom. She felt sad and her tummy hurt for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a gentle girl named Lily. She loved to pick flowers in the big field near her home. Every day, she would go to the field and pick the prettiest flowers she could find. + +One sunny day, while Lily was picking flowers, she saw something shiny on the ground. She went closer and saw that it was a piece of gold! Lily was very happy and excited. She picked up the gold and showed it to her mom and dad. + +Her mom and dad were very proud of Lily for finding the gold. They told her that she could buy something nice with it. Lily thought for a moment, and then she knew what she wanted. She used the gold to buy more flowers to plant in the field, so she could pick even more beautiful flowers every day. +One day, a little girl named Mia wanted to teach her dog, Max, a new trick. She thought it would be fun to make Max jump through a hoop. Mia was very excited, but Max was feeling a bit dull that day. + +Mia said, "Max, I will teach you to jump through this hoop! It will be fun!" Max looked at Mia and licked his lip. He didn't want to jump, but he loved Mia and wanted to make her happy. + +Mia held up the hoop and said, "Jump, Max, jump!" Max tried to jump, but he bumped into the hoop and it fell down. Mia was sad and Max felt bad. He tried again and this time, he jumped through the hoop! + +Mia clapped her hands and said, "Good job, Max! I knew you could do it!" Max wagged his tail and licked Mia's face. They were both happy and had a fun day learning a new trick together. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty cat named Kitty. Kitty liked to play outside in the sun. She liked to chase the birds and run in the grass. Kitty was very happy. + +One Tuesday, Kitty saw a big box in the yard. She was curious and wanted to see what was inside. Kitty went close to the box and turned it over. She found a small toy mouse inside. Kitty was excited to play with the toy mouse. + +Kitty played with the toy mouse all day. She turned and jumped, and the toy mouse moved around. As the sun went down, Kitty felt tired but happy. She knew that finding the toy mouse on Tuesday was a special day. Kitty went to sleep, dreaming of more fun days with her new toy. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a bald man named Tim. Tim had a big iron that he used to make his clothes nice and flat. One day, Tim decided to pretend to be a superhero with his iron. + +He put on a red cape and held the iron in his hand. "I am Iron Man!" Tim yelled, running around the house. His cat, Fluffy, watched him and said, "Meow!" + +Tim's friend, Sarah, came over to play. She saw Tim pretending to be a superhero with his iron. Sarah laughed and said, "Can I be a superhero too?" Tim smiled and said, "Yes, let's both be superheroes and save the day!" + +Together, Tim and Sarah pretended to be superheroes with the iron. They ran around the house, laughing and having fun. And that is how the bald man named Tim and his friend Sarah had a great day playing pretend. +Once upon a time, there was a sweet cat named Fluffy. Fluffy lived in a small house with a kind family. The family had a little girl named Amy who loved Fluffy very much. They played together every day. + +One day, Fluffy found a special staff in the garden. The staff was magic and it could number things. Fluffy and Amy decided to play a game with the staff. They would point the staff at things and say a number. Then, the staff would make that many things appear! + +First, Fluffy pointed the staff at a ball and said "three." Suddenly, there were three balls! Amy laughed and clapped her hands. Then, Amy pointed the staff at a toy car and said "two." Now there were two toy cars! They played with the staff all day, making more and more fun things to play with. + +At the end of the day, Fluffy and Amy were very happy. They had so much fun with the magic staff. They put the staff back in the garden and went inside to eat dinner with the family. And from that day on, Fluffy and Amy knew they would always have fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to watch films on her TV. One day, she found a terrible film. The film was about a big, mean dog. The dog would bark and scare all the little animals in the town. + +Sue wanted to help the little animals. She thought of a plan. She told all the little animals to unite and be friends. If they were friends, they could help each other and not be scared of the big, mean dog. + +The little animals liked Sue's plan. They all became friends and were not scared of the big, mean dog anymore. The terrible film had a happy ending. Sue was so happy that she and the little animals were friends and could help each other. +Once upon a time, in a small town, it was winter. The snow was white and soft. A boy named Tim and his dog, Spot, went outside to play. They liked to run and jump in the snow. The cold air made their cheeks red. + +Tim said, "Spot, let's turn around and around!" They started to spin, faster and faster. Soon, they felt dizzy. They laughed and fell down in the snow. Spot barked happily. + +After playing, they went back home. Mom gave them hot cocoa to warm up. Tim and Spot sat by the fire, feeling warm and cozy. They couldn't wait to play in the snow again tomorrow. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went to the park with her mom. She had a big bag with her. Inside the bag, there were toys, snacks, and a water bottle. Lucy was very excited to play with her toys at the park. + +At the park, Lucy met a boy named Tim. Tim saw Lucy's bag and asked, "What's in your bag?" Lucy answered, "Toys, snacks, and a water bottle." Tim was confused because he didn't bring a bag to the park. He asked Lucy, "Can I play with your toys and share your snacks?" + +Lucy smiled and said, "Yes, we can share my toys and snacks!" They played together with the toys and had a fun time. When they were hungry, they ate the snacks and drank water from the water bottle. After playing, Lucy and Tim put the toys back into the bag and went home. They were happy they had made a new friend at the park. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a very big and impressive bird. This bird was very good at scaring other animals. One day, the bird met a small, patient rabbit. + +The big bird wanted to scare the little rabbit. So, the bird made a loud noise and flapped its wings. But the patient rabbit did not get scared. The rabbit just sat there and waited. + +The big bird tried again and again to scare the rabbit. But the rabbit was very patient and did not get scared. In the end, the big bird became friends with the patient rabbit. They played together in the forest and had a lot of fun. +Once upon a time, in a land full of mist, there was a little girl named Lucy. Lucy loved to play outside, even when it was foggy. One day, she saw a harmless little rabbit in her yard. The rabbit was hopping around, looking for food. Lucy wanted to be friends with the rabbit, so she went to talk to it. + +"Hi, little rabbit!" Lucy said. "Do you want to play with me?" The rabbit looked at her and then hopped away. Lucy was sad, but she decided to follow the rabbit. They went deep into the mist, and Lucy could not see her house anymore. + +As they walked, the mist started to part. Lucy saw a big, dark forest in front of her. She was scared, but she wanted to find the rabbit. So, she went into the forest. The rabbit hopped farther and farther away. Lucy tried to keep up, but she got lost in the forest. She could not find her way back home, and she was all alone in the dark. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a new dragon. The dragon was big and red. He lived in a cave near the town. The people in the town were scared of the dragon. They did not want to go near the cave. + +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk. He wanted to look for the dragon. He walked and walked until he found the cave. Tim was brave and went inside. He saw the dragon and said, "Hello!" + +The dragon looked at Tim and smiled. They became friends and played together. The dragon was not scary at all. Tim went back to the town and told everyone that the dragon was nice. + +The people in the town listened to Tim. They were not scared of the dragon anymore. They all went to the cave to meet the dragon. Everyone in the town became friends with the dragon, and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little seed. The seed was in the soil, deep down. It was dark and the seed was all alone. The seed began to worry. It did not know if it would ever see the sun. + +One day, a small worm came by. The worm saw the seed and said, "Don't worry, little seed. Soon, you will grow big and strong." The seed felt a little better, but it still could not see the sun. + +Days went by and the seed started to grow. It pushed through the soil, up and up. It was hard work, but the seed remembered what the worm had said. Finally, the seed reached the top of the soil and saw the sun. It was big, bright, and warm. + +The seed grew into a beautiful flower. It was happy and no longer worried. The worm came back to visit and said, "See, I told you that you would grow big and strong." The flower thanked the worm for helping it when it was worried. + +From that day on, the flower and the worm were the best of friends. They knew that with a little help and some time, anything was possible. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy car. One day, while he was playing, he heard a loud noise. It was a big, dangerous dog barking outside his house. Tim was scared, but he wanted to know what the noise was. + +Tim's mom saw him looking out the window. She told him not to worry. She said, "I will record the noise, so we can find out what it is." Tim's mom took out her phone and recorded the barking sound. Then, she played it back for Tim to hear. + +Tim listened to the recorded noise and knew it was a dog. He felt better knowing what it was. His mom told him the dog was just protecting its home and was not dangerous to them. Tim went back to playing with his toy car, happy and safe inside his house. +One day, a helpful dog named Max saw a little bird with a hurt wing. The bird was sitting on a rail near the park. Max wanted to help the bird, so he asked, "Little bird, what happened to your wing?" + +The bird said, "I was trying to race with my friends, but I fell and hurt my wing. Now, I can't fly." + +Max felt sad for the bird and wanted to help. He had an idea. Max said, "I can race for you, little bird, and win the race. Then, I'll find help for your wing." + +The bird was happy and said, "Thank you, Max!" + +Max raced with the other birds and won the race. After the race, Max found a kind lady who fixed the bird's wing. The little bird was so thankful for Max's help and they became best friends. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to play outside. One sunny day, she went to the park to play with her friends. + +Mia and her friends found a big red ball. They wanted to see who could push the ball the farthest. Mia went first. She was a bit careless and pushed the ball very hard. The ball went far, far away to the east. + +Mia and her friends ran after the ball. They laughed and played as they chased it. At last, they found the ball near a big tree. They were happy to play together and promised to be more careful next time. +Once upon a time, there was a big black cat. The cat loved to run with speed. Every day, the cat would race around the yard, chasing birds and bugs. + +One day, the black cat saw a little girl. The girl was playing with her toys. The cat did not want to disturb the girl, but it wanted to play too. So, it sat down and watched the girl from far away. + +After a while, the girl saw the black cat. She smiled and called the cat over. They played together all day, and the cat did not disturb the girl's toys. They became the best of friends and played together every day after that. +One day, a little boy named Tim wanted to win a trophy. He saw that his friend, Sam, had many different trophies. Tim wanted one too. + +Tim asked Sam, "How do I get a trophy?" Sam said, "I recommend playing a game or doing a race. You can win a trophy if you do your best." + +So Tim joined a race. He ran and ran, and he won! Tim was so happy to get his first trophy. Now, he had a different trophy just like Sam. +Once upon a time, there was an intelligent mule named Max. Max was very good at helping his friends. He loved to organize their toys and games. + +One day, Max's friends had a big mess in their playroom. There were toys all over the floor. Max saw the mess and wanted to help. He started to organize the toys into nice piles. He put the cars in one pile, the dolls in another pile, and the blocks in a third pile. + +After Max organized the toys, his friends were very happy. They could find their toys easily and play together. Max felt proud of his work. From that day on, Max and his friends always had a clean playroom. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a lonely duck named Ducky. He lived near a big pond. One day, a big rain came, and the pond turned into a flood. + +Ducky saw his friend, Froggy, in the water. "Help!" cried Froggy. "I cannot swim in this flood!" Ducky swam fast to Froggy and said, "Hold on to me, Froggy! I will help you." + +Ducky and Froggy swam to a safe place. They were both very wet and soaked. They sat under a tree and dried off. Ducky was not lonely anymore. He had a new friend, Froggy. + +The moral of the story is: we can help others in need, and make new friends at the same time. +One day, a little girl named Lily found an amazing frame in her room. The frame was big and shiny. Lily wanted to put her favorite picture in the frame. The picture was of her and her best friend, a cat named Fluffy. + +Lily called Fluffy and showed her the frame. "Look, Fluffy! We can put our picture in this big frame!" Fluffy looked at the frame and was happy. They put the picture in the frame and hung it on the wall. + +One night, a bug flew into the room. The bug was loud and scared Fluffy. Fluffy jumped and tried to catch the bug. While jumping, Fluffy's paw hit the frame with a slap. The frame fell down, but it didn't break. Lily and Fluffy fixed the frame and put it back on the wall. They were happy that their picture was safe. +Once upon a time, there was a shy dog named Spot. Spot was scared to play with other dogs. He would hide behind his owner when he saw them. Spot wanted to improve and make friends. + +One day, Spot went to the park with his owner. His owner put a label on his collar that said, "Hi, I'm Spot. I'm shy, but I want to make friends." Other dogs saw the label and came up to Spot slowly. + +As the dogs came up to Spot, he started to feel less shy. They played together and had fun. Spot was improving and becoming braver. Now, Spot loves to go to the park and play with his new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play at the park. His favorite thing to do was to slide down the big slide. One day, Tim saw a small bridge in the park. He had never seen it before. Tim walked over the bridge and felt very proud. + +On the other side of the bridge, Tim met a new friend named Sam. Sam was also playing in the park. Tim said, "Hi, I'm Tim. I just walked over the bridge. Do you want to play with me?" Sam smiled and said, "Yes, I'd love to play with you, Tim!" + +Tim and Sam played together all day. They slid down the big slide, ran over the small bridge, and laughed a lot. They both felt very proud that they had made a new friend. And from that day on, Tim and Sam always played together at the park. +One day, a little bug named Tim decided to crawl. He crawled in a long line with his bug friends. They wanted to find some food to eat. The sun was bright, and the grass was green. + +Tim saw a big red thing on the ground. "What is that?" he asked his friend, Sam. Sam said, "I don't know, but it smells good. Let's try it!" They crawled over to the big red thing and took a tiny bite. + +"Oh no!" Tim said, "This is spicy!" His mouth was hot, and he didn't like it. Sam didn't like it either. They both felt sad and went back to their bug friends. They all crawled away, looking for something else to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to travel with his mom and dad. They went to many fun places together. One day, Tim and his family went to a big park. In the park, there was a big tree with a lot of ugly bugs on it. Tim didn't like the bugs, but he liked the tree. + +In the park, there was also a man playing a drum. The man played a nice rhythm. Tim liked the rhythm and started to dance. His mom and dad danced too. They all laughed and had a good time. + +After they danced, Tim and his family went back home. Tim felt happy because he traveled to the park and had fun with his mom and dad. He knew that even if he saw ugly bugs, he could still have a great day. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty bird. The bird had many colors. It liked to call out loud. The bird lived in a big tree. + +One day, the bird found a cloth. The cloth was soft and nice. The bird took the cloth to its tree. It put the cloth in its nest. + +The pretty bird called to its friends. The friends came to see the cloth. They all liked it very much. The bird was happy. They all played together. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went to a big party. She was very excited. At the party, there were lots of people, yummy food, and fun games. Lucy wore a pretty dress and her favorite shoes. + +At the party, Lucy saw a beautiful queen. The queen wore a shiny crown and a long dress. Lucy stared at the queen with big eyes. She wanted to talk to the queen, but she felt a little scared. + +Lucy's mom saw her staring at the queen. She took Lucy's hand and walked with her to meet the queen. Lucy felt happy and excited. The queen smiled at Lucy and they talked about the fun party. Lucy had a great time and felt like a little queen too. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot was a happy dog who liked to play all day. One day, Spot saw a big ball of light in the sky. He was worried because he did not know what it was. + +Spot ran to his friend, Kitty the cat, and told her about the light. Kitty yawned and said, "Don't worry, Spot. That is just the sun. It comes out every day to give us light and keep us warm." + +Spot felt better after talking to Kitty. They played together under the sun until it was time to go home. Spot was not worried about the light anymore. He knew it was just the sun, and it was there to help them. +Sam and Mia liked to jog with their dad every morning. They put on their shoes and hats and followed him to the park. They saw many things on the way: cars, birds, flowers, and a big aeroplane in the sky. + +"Look, dad, an aeroplane!" Sam shouted, pointing up. + +"Wow, that's a big one!" Mia said, jumping up and down. + +"Yes, it is. Do you know where it's going?" dad asked. + +"Maybe to the zoo, or the beach, or the moon!" Sam guessed. + +"Or maybe to a faraway land, where there are dragons and fairies and castles!" Mia said. + +They all laughed and jogged faster. They were having fun. + +But then, something bad happened. The aeroplane made a loud noise and smoke came out of it. It started to fall down, fast and scary. It was going to crash near the park. + +"Run, kids, run!" dad yelled, grabbing their hands. + +But they were too late. The aeroplane hit the ground with a big boom. Fire and metal flew everywhere. Sam, Mia, and dad were hit by the pieces. They fell down and did not get up. They were hurt very bad. + +The aeroplane was tough, but not tough enough. Sam, Mia, and dad were not tough enough either. They did not jog anymore. They did not see anything anymore. They were gone. +Lily and Tom were playing with their blocks. They made a big tower with many colors. They were happy and proud of their tower. + +But then, a loud noise came from outside. It was a big truck. It made the ground shake. The tower fell down. The blocks went everywhere. Lily and Tom were sad and angry. + +"Look what you did!" Lily shouted at the truck. "You broke our tower!" + +The truck driver heard Lily. He stopped the truck and got out. He saw the broken tower and the upset children. + +"I'm sorry, little ones," he said. "I didn't mean to break your tower. I was just passing by. Can I help you restore it?" + +Lily and Tom looked at him. He had a kind face and a big smile. He seemed compassionate. + +"Really?" Lily asked. "You want to help us?" + +"Yes, of course," he said. "I like blocks too. And I like making new friends. Come on, let's restore your tower together. Maybe we can make it even bigger and better than before." + +Lily and Tom smiled. They liked his idea. They decided to give him a chance. They picked up the blocks and started to build again. The truck driver helped them. He showed them some tricks and tips. He also told them some funny stories. + +Soon, they had a new tower. It was bigger and better than before. It had more colors and shapes. It was beautiful and strong. + +Lily and Tom were happy and proud again. They thanked the truck driver for his help. + +"You're welcome, little ones," he said. "You did a great job. I'm glad I met you. You are very smart and creative. And you are very compassionate too. You forgave me for breaking your tower. That was very kind of you." + +He hugged them and said goodbye. He got back in his truck and drove away. He waved at them and honked his horn. + +Lily and Tom waved back. They looked at their tower. They looked at each other. They felt good. + +They had restored their tower. They had made a new friend. They had learned a new word: compassionate. + +They didn't know what it meant yet. But they liked how it sounded. And they liked how it felt. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to draw with pens and paper. One day, Sara gets a new pen. It is red and shiny. She is very happy. + +"Look at my new pen, Tom!" Sara says. "It is so pretty and good. Do you want to try it?" + +Tom nods. He likes Sara's new pen. He takes it and draws a big sun. He smiles. + +"Thank you, Sara. Your pen is very nice. Can I keep it?" Tom asks. + +Sara is surprised. She wants her pen back. She shakes her head. + +"No, Tom. It is my pen. You can use it for a little while, but then you have to give it back. It is not fair to keep it." Sara says. + +Tom is angry. He does not want to give back the pen. He thinks Sara is mean. He runs away with the pen. He hides it in his pocket. + +Sara is sad. She does not have her pen anymore. She cries. She tells her mom what happened. + +Mom is sorry for Sara. She hugs her and wipes her tears. + +"Don't worry, Sara. I will send a note to Tom's mom. Maybe she can help us get your pen back. Tom was wrong to take your pen. He was lazy and greedy. He did not respect your kindness. He needs to learn to share and be honest." Mom says. + +Sara nods. She hopes Tom will return her pen. She learns a lesson. She will be careful who she lends her things to. She will also be generous and polite. She will not be like Tom. +Ben and Mia are playing in the garden. They see a big brown tree with red apples. They want to pick some apples to eat. + +"Look, Mia, apples!" Ben says. "Let's get some." + +They run to the tree. But the apples are too high. They cannot reach them. + +"We need a ladder," Mia says. "Maybe Dad has one in the shed." + +They rush to the shed. They find a ladder. It is long and heavy. They try to carry it to the tree. + +But Dad sees them. He is angry. He does not want them to use the ladder. It is not safe. + +"Hey, stop!" Dad shouts. "Put that ladder down. You can't use it. You might fall and hurt yourself." + +Ben and Mia are sad. They want the apples. They do not want to listen to Dad. + +"But Dad, we want apples," Ben says. "They look yummy." + +"I know, but the ladder is not for you," Dad says. "It is for grown-ups. You can have some apples later. I will pick them for you. Come on, let's go inside. I have some cookies for you." + +Ben and Mia think about it. They like cookies. They decide to follow Dad. They leave the ladder in the shed. They hope to have some apples another day. +Anna and Ben were bored. It was a gloomy day and they could not go outside to play. They looked out the window and saw only gray clouds and rain. + +"Can we do something fun?" Anna asked her mom. + +"Sure, honey. Why don't you and Ben visit the attic? There are many old toys and books there. Maybe you will find something interesting," mom said. + +Anna and Ben liked the idea. They ran up the stairs and opened the door to the attic. It was dark and dusty, but they saw a big box with a label that said "Grandpa's stuff". + +"Let's see what's inside," Ben said. He lifted the lid and saw a lot of things. There were clothes, hats, photos, medals, and a small lamp. + +"What's this?" Anna asked, picking up the lamp. It was metal and had a handle and a glass bulb. + +"I think it's a lantern. Grandpa used to take it when he went camping," Ben said. + +"Does it work?" Anna asked. + +"I don't know. Let's try it," Ben said. He pressed a button on the side of the lantern and it made a click sound. Then, the bulb started to glow. + +"Wow, it's so bright!" Anna said. + +"It's like a star!" Ben said. + +They turned off the light in the attic and played with the lantern. They pretended they were explorers in a cave, or astronauts in space, or pirates on a ship. They had so much fun that they forgot about the rain and the gloom. They only saw the glow of the lantern and each other's smiles. +Tim and Lily were playing in the living room. They had many toys, but they liked the big box the most. They pretended it was a castle, a spaceship, or a cave. They had fun making noises and stories. + +One day, Mom came home with a new box. It was smaller than the old one, but it had a picture of a train on it. Tim and Lily were curious. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Mom, can we open the box?" Tim asked. + +"Not now, sweeties. This is a present for your cousin Jake. He will come tomorrow for his birthday. You can play with him then." Mom said. + +"But we want to see the train!" Lily said. + +"Sorry, honey. You have to wait. It's not nice to open someone else's present. Why don't you play with your old box?" Mom said. + +She put the new box on the shelf and went to the kitchen. Tim and Lily looked at the box. They felt sad and bored. They didn't want to play with the old box anymore. + +"Let's open the box. Just a little bit. Mom won't know." Tim whispered. + +"No, Tim. Mom said no. It's bad to do that." Lily whispered. + +"Come on, Lily. It won't hurt. We just want to see the train. We won't touch it. Please." Tim begged. + +Lily was scared, but she wanted to see the train too. She nodded. Tim climbed on the couch and reached for the box. He pulled it down and opened the flap. He peeked inside. + +"Wow! Look, Lily! It's a shiny red train! It has wheels and a whistle and a smokestack!" Tim exclaimed. + +Lily climbed on the couch and looked too. She gasped. It was a beautiful train. She wanted to touch it. + +"Can we play with it? Just for a minute?" Lily asked. + +"No, Lily. We can't. Mom will be mad. We have to put it back." Tim said. + +But before they could do that, they heard a harsh voice. + +"What are you doing?" Mom shouted. + +She saw the box on the floor and the flap open. She saw Tim and Lily on the couch. She was angry. + +"Tim, Lily, how could you? You disobeyed me. You opened Jake's present. That was very naughty. You ruined the surprise. You should be ashamed." Mom scolded. + +Tim and Lily felt sorry. They knew they did wrong. They started to cry. + +"Mom, we're sorry. We just wanted to see the train. We didn't mean to be bad." Tim said. + +"Mom, we're sorry. We won't do it again. Please don't be mad." Lily said. + +Mom sighed. She was disappointed, but she loved them. She hugged them and wiped their tears. + +"I know you're sorry. But you have to learn to respect other people's things. And you have to listen to me. I'm your mom. I know what's best for you. Do you understand?" Mom said. + +Tim and Lily nodded. They understood. They said sorry again. + +"OK. I forgive you. But you have to apologize to Jake too. And you have to share your toys with him. He's your cousin. He's your friend. Can you do that?" Mom said. + +Tim and Lily nodded. They could do that. They loved Jake. They wanted to play with him. And they wanted to see the train again. But this time, they would wait. And they would ask. And they would be nice. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to dig in the sand and look for treasures. Sometimes they found shells, stones, or coins. But today they found something very shiny and pretty. It was a jewel! + +"Wow, look at this!" Tom said, holding the jewel in his hand. "It is red and sparkly. Maybe it is from an ancient king or queen." + +"Let me see!" Lily said, reaching for the jewel. "It is so beautiful. Can I have it, please?" + +"No, I found it first. It is mine!" Tom said, pulling the jewel away. "You can have something else." + +Lily was sad and angry. She wanted the jewel too. She thought Tom was not fair. She decided to make a plan. She waited until Tom was busy digging again. Then she quickly took the jewel from his pocket and ran away. + +"Ha ha, now I have the jewel!" Lily said, hiding behind a tree. "Tom will never find me here." + +But Lily did not know that Tom saw her. He was very mad. He ran after her and shouted, "Hey, give me back my jewel! You stole it from me!" + +Lily heard Tom and got scared. She did not want to fight with him. She realized she had done something wrong. She forgot that Tom was her friend and that sharing was good. She felt sorry and ashamed. + +She came out from behind the tree and said, "I'm sorry, Tom. I was selfish and mean. Here is your jewel. I don't want it anymore." + +Tom was surprised and happy. He took the jewel and said, "Thank you, Lily. I'm sorry too. I was greedy and rude. You can have the jewel. I don't need it anymore." + +They hugged and smiled. They learned a lesson. They remembered that friendship was more important than any treasure. They went back to playing and having fun. They were the best friends again. +Lily and Sam were best friends. They liked to play with dolls, cars and books. One day, they heard a loud noise outside. They ran to the window and saw a parade. There were people with drums, flags and costumes. There were also animals, like horses, dogs and elephants. + +"Wow, look at the parade!" Lily said. "It is so pretty and fun!" + +"I want to go and see it!" Sam said. "Can we go, please?" + +Lily and Sam asked their moms if they could go to the parade. Their moms said yes, but they had to be careful and stay together. They also had to come back soon, because it was almost lunch time. + +"OK, we promise!" Lily and Sam said. They put on their coats and hats and ran outside. They held hands and followed the parade. + +They saw many things that made them happy and curious. They saw clowns, dancers, balloons and cars. They saw a fire truck, a police car and an ambulance. They waved and smiled at the people in the parade. They also saw some people who were sad and cold. They had no coats, hats or shoes. They had no food, toys or books. + +"Who are they?" Lily asked. + +"They are people who need help," Sam said. "They have no home, no family, no money." + +"That is very sad," Lily said. "Can we help them?" + +Sam thought for a moment. He remembered that he had a sandwich, a cookie and a juice box in his backpack. He also remembered that he had a compassionate heart. + +"Yes, we can help them," Sam said. He opened his backpack and took out his lunch. He gave half of his sandwich, his cookie and his juice box to a man who looked hungry. He gave the other half of his sandwich, his hat and his scarf to a woman who looked cold. He gave his book, his car and his doll to a boy and a girl who looked bored. + +"Thank you, thank you, thank you!" the people said. They hugged and kissed Sam. They smiled and thanked Lily too. + +Lily and Sam felt very happy and proud. They had helped some people who needed help. They had shared their things and their love. They had kept their promise and came back soon. They had seen a parade and made some friends. They had had a wonderful day. +Tom and Sam are fit men. They like to run and jump and play. They are friends, but sometimes they fight. They fight over toys, or food, or who is faster. + +One day, they find a big ball in the park. It is red and shiny and bouncy. They both want the ball. They run to the ball and grab it. They pull and tug and shout. + +"Let go! It is my ball!" Tom says. + +"No, it is mine! I saw it first!" Sam says. + +They fight and fight and fight. They do not see the dog. The dog is big and black and angry. It likes balls too. It runs to the ball and barks. + +"Whoof! Whoof! Whoof!" The dog says. + +Tom and Sam are scared. They let go of the ball and run away. The dog takes the ball and runs away too. + +Tom and Sam are sad. They lost the ball and the dog. They look at each other and feel sorry. + +"I am sorry, Tom. I should not have fought with you." Sam says. + +"I am sorry, Sam. I should not have fought with you either." Tom says. + +They hug and make up. They are friends again. They decide to play something else. They do not fight anymore. They learn their lesson. +Ben was a big boy. He liked to play with his cars and his blocks. But one day, he fell down the stairs and hurt his leg. It was red and swollen and very sore. He cried and cried. + +His mom and dad took him to the hospital. There were many people there. Some were sick, some were sad, some were scared. Ben was scared too. He held his mom's hand tight. + +A nurse came to see him. She wore a white coat and a blue hat. She had a kind smile and a gentle voice. She said, "Hello, Ben. I'm Nurse Anna. I'm here to help you. What happened to your leg?" + +Ben sniffed and said, "I fell down the stairs. It hurts a lot." + +Nurse Anna nodded and said, "I'm sorry, Ben. That must have been scary. But don't worry, we'll fix your leg soon. First, I need to take a picture of it with this machine. It's called an X-ray. It won't hurt, I promise. It will show me if your leg is broken or not." + +Ben looked at the big machine. It had a round part and a flat part. He was curious, but also nervous. He asked, "Will I get to see the picture?" + +Nurse Anna smiled and said, "Yes, you will. And you can keep it if you want. It will be a special souvenir of your visit to the hospital. But you have to be very still and quiet when I take the picture, okay?" + +Ben nodded and said, "Okay. I'll try." + +Nurse Anna helped him lie down on the flat part of the machine. She put a heavy blanket over his chest and tummy. She said, "This is to protect you from the X-rays. They are invisible, but they can be harmful if you get too much of them. That's why I have to go behind that glass window over there. But I can still see you and talk to you, okay?" + +Ben nodded again and said, "Okay." + +Nurse Anna went behind the window and said, "Ready, Ben? I'm going to take the picture now. Remember, be very still and quiet. It will only take a few seconds." + +Ben heard a beep and saw a flash. He was very still and quiet. He wondered what his leg looked like inside. + +Nurse Anna came back and said, "Good job, Ben. You did great. Let's see the picture." + +She showed him a black and white image of his leg. It had bones and shadows and shapes. Ben was amazed. He said, "Wow, that's my leg?" + +Nurse Anna said, "Yes, that's your leg. And look, there's no break. That's good news. It means you don't need a cast or a surgery. You just have a bad bruise. But it will heal soon. You just need some ice and some medicine and some rest." + +Ben was relieved and happy. He said, "Thank you, Nurse Anna. You're very nice. Can I keep the picture?" + +Nurse Anna said, "Of course, you can. It belongs to you. It's a reminder of how brave you are. And how lucky you are to have such a loving mom and dad." + +Ben hugged the picture and said, "Thank you, thank you, thank you." + +He smiled and waved at Nurse Anna as she left. He felt better already. He knew he would be okay. He had his picture, his mom, his dad, and his nurse. He had everything he needed. +Tom and Lily were on a big boat with their mom and dad. They liked to look at the water and the fish and the birds. Sometimes they saw other boats and waved at them. + +One day, the boat stopped at a port. There were many people and things there. Tom and Lily wanted to go and see. Mom and Dad said they could, but they had to stay close and hold their hands. + +They walked on a wide bridge that went from the boat to the land. They saw a man with a hat and a whistle. He was telling the boats when to go and when to stop. He saw Tom and Lily and smiled. + +"Hello, little ones," he said. "Do you like the port?" + +"Yes, we do," Tom said. "It is very busy and noisy." + +"And colorful," Lily added. "We saw a boat with red and yellow flags." + +"That is a boat from another country," the man said. "They came to trade with us. They bring us things we don't have, and we give them things they don't have." + +"Like what?" Tom asked. + +"Like fruits and spices and toys and books," the man said. "Would you like to see some?" + +"Yes, please," Tom and Lily said. + +The man took them to a big tent where there were many boxes and bags. He opened one and showed them some oranges. They smelled sweet and fresh. + +"These are from a place where it is always warm and sunny," he said. "They are very good for you. Here, you can have one each." + +He gave them an orange and helped them peel it. They tasted it and smiled. It was juicy and delicious. + +"Thank you, mister," they said. + +"You're welcome, little ones," he said. "Enjoy the port, but don't wander too far. And remember to go back to your boat when it is time to leave." + +Tom and Lily nodded and said goodbye. They held their mom and dad's hands and walked around the port. They saw many new and interesting things. They had a lot of fun. +Lily and Ben like to play pretend. They have a stage in their room, with a curtain and some costumes. They take turns to be different people and animals. Lily likes to be a princess, and Ben likes to be a dragon. + +One day, they want to put on a show for their mom and dad. They work hard to make a story and practice their lines. Lily says, "I am the princess, and you are the dragon. You try to take my crown, but I stop you with my magic wand." Ben says, "OK, I am the dragon, and I roar and breathe fire. But you are too brave and smart, and you make me go away." + +They are ready to start the show. They call their mom and dad to sit on the couch. They pull the curtain and say, "Welcome to our show!" They begin to act out their story. + +But then, something goes wrong. Ben forgets his lines. He does not know what to say or do. He feels scared and sad. He runs off the stage and hides under the bed. Lily is left alone on the stage. She does not know how to finish the show. She feels angry and confused. She drops her wand and cries. + +Their mom and dad see that something is wrong. They get up from the couch and go to the stage. They hug Lily and ask her what happened. Lily tells them that Ben forgot his lines and ran away. They say, "It's OK, Lily. It's not your fault. Sometimes people forget things. It's not a big deal. You did a great job." + +They go to the bed and find Ben. They hug Ben and ask him what happened. Ben tells them that he forgot his lines and felt scared. They say, "It's OK, Ben. It's not your fault. Sometimes people feel scared. It's not a big deal. You did a great job." + +They tell Lily and Ben that they are very proud of them for working hard and playing pretend. They say, "You are both very creative and talented. We love your show. You don't have to be perfect. You just have to have fun." + +They ask Lily and Ben if they want to try again, or do something else. Lily and Ben look at each other and smile. They say, "We want to try again. We can do it. We can work together and help each other. We can make a fine show." They hug their mom and dad and go back to the stage. They pull the curtain and say, "Welcome to our show!" They begin to act out their story again, with more confidence and joy. +Jenny loved to observe things. She liked to look at the pictures in her books, the colors of the flowers, and the shapes of the clouds. She also liked to observe what was inside the cabinet in the living room. She knew she was not supposed to open it, but she was very curious. + +One day, when her mom was busy in the kitchen, Jenny decided to sneak into the living room and open the cabinet. She saw many shiny and pretty things, like a vase, a necklace, and a candle. She wanted to touch them and play with them. She reached for the vase, but it was too heavy for her. She lost her balance and dropped the vase on the floor. It broke into many pieces with a loud noise. + +Jenny was scared and embarrassed. She knew she had done something bad. She heard her mom coming and quickly hid behind the sofa. Her mom saw the broken vase and the open cabinet and knew what had happened. She was angry and sad. + +"Jenny, where are you?" she called. "Come here right now!" + +Jenny came out from behind the sofa and looked at her mom with tears in her eyes. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to observe the vase. It was so pretty. I didn't mean to break it." + +Her mom sighed and hugged her. She said, "I know you like to observe things, Jenny, but you have to be careful and respectful. The vase was very special to me. It was a gift from your grandma. You can't just take things that are not yours and play with them. You have to ask for permission first. Do you understand?" + +Jenny nodded and said, "Yes, mom. I understand. I'm sorry. I love you." + +Her mom said, "I love you too, Jenny. But you have to learn from your mistake. Next time, if you want to observe something, just ask me or dad. We can show you and tell you about it. And you have to help me clean up this mess." + +Jenny said, "OK, mom. I will. Thank you for forgiving me." + +They hugged again and started to pick up the pieces of the vase. Jenny learned that observing was good, but not when it hurt someone or something. She also learned that saying sorry and helping out was important when she did something wrong. She hoped her mom would not be too sad about the vase. She hoped her grandma would not be too mad at her. She hoped she would find another way to observe the pretty things in the cabinet. +Lily and Ben were friends. They liked to play together in the park. One day, they saw a big truck with a sign that said "Muffins". They ran to the truck and asked for muffins. + +"Hello, little ones. What kind of muffins do you want?" the truck man said. + +"I want a blueberry muffin, please," Lily said. + +"I want a chocolate muffin, please," Ben said. + +The truck man gave them each a muffin. They were big and thick and smelled good. + +"Thank you, truck man!" Lily and Ben said. + +They sat on a bench and ate their muffins. They were very yummy. Lily and Ben smiled and clapped. + +"Let's share our muffins," Lily said. + +"OK, let's share," Ben said. + +They broke their muffins in half and gave each other a piece. They tasted the other muffin. They were both good. + +"Your muffin is good, Lily," Ben said. + +"Your muffin is good, Ben," Lily said. + +They finished their muffins and hugged. They were happy. They liked muffins and they liked each other. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and chase the butterflies. They saw a big gate at the end of the garden. They had never gone through the gate before. + +"Let's go and see what is behind the gate," said Ben. + +"I don't know, Ben. It looks scary. Maybe there are monsters or bad people there," said Lily. + +"Don't worry, Lily. We can be brave and careful. Maybe there are flowers or animals or toys there. Come on, let's go and find out," said Ben. + +He took Lily's hand and they walked towards the gate. They pushed the gate open and saw a big field with green grass and yellow sunflowers. They also saw a big dog running towards them. The dog was black and brown and had a loud bark. + +"Wow, look at the dog. He is so big and fast. Do you think he is friendly or angry?" asked Ben. + +"I don't know, Ben. He looks unknown. Maybe he wants to play or bite. I am scared, Ben. Let's go back to the garden," said Lily. + +She pulled Ben's hand and they ran back to the gate. They closed the gate behind them and ran to their house. They told their mom what they saw behind the gate. + +"That was a brave thing to do, Lily and Ben. But you should always ask me before you go through the gate. The dog belongs to our neighbor. He is friendly, but he can be loud and scary sometimes. Maybe next time we can go together and say hello to the dog. He likes to be petted and given treats," said their mom. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They were happy to be safe and to learn something new. They hugged their mom and went back to the garden. They played with their own toys and watched the butterflies. They did not worry about the gate or the dog anymore. They had fun and were glad to be together. +Tom and Lily were playing in the living room. They liked to pretend they were spies and use the telephone to talk to each other. They had a secret code and a special ringtone. + +One day, they heard a loud noise outside. They looked out the window and saw a big truck with a rough man. The man had a mask and a bag. He was trying to break into their neighbor's house. + +"Tom, we have to call the police!" Lily said. "He is a bad guy!" + +Tom nodded and ran to the telephone. He picked it up and dialed the number. But nothing happened. The telephone was dead. + +"Uh-oh," Tom said. "The telephone is not working. What do we do?" + +Lily started to panic. She felt scared and worried. She did not know how to stop the bad guy. + +"Maybe we can use the other telephone," she said. "The one in Mom's room." + +Tom and Lily ran upstairs to Mom's room. They hoped the other telephone was working. They did not know that the bad guy had cut the wires. + +They reached Mom's room and saw the other telephone on the nightstand. Tom grabbed it and tried to dial the number again. But nothing happened. The other telephone was dead too. + +"Oh no," Tom said. "The other telephone is not working either. We are trapped!" + +Lily felt more panic. She started to cry. She wished Mom and Dad were home. + +"Tom, what do we do?" she sobbed. + +Tom hugged Lily and tried to calm her down. He looked around the room and saw something. He had an idea. + +"Lily, don't cry," he said. "I have a plan. Look, there is Mom's laptop. Maybe we can use it to call for help." + +Tom and Lily ran to the laptop and turned it on. They opened the video chat app and searched for their grandma's name. They hoped she was online. + +They saw her face on the screen and smiled. They clicked the call button and waited. + +"Hello, Tom and Lily," Grandma said. "What a nice surprise. How are you?" + +"Grandma, we need your help!" Tom said. "There is a bad guy outside. He is trying to break into our neighbor's house. Our telephones are not working. Can you call the police for us?" + +Grandma looked shocked and worried. She saw the fear in their eyes and heard the noise outside. + +"Oh, my poor darlings," she said. "Don't worry, I will call the police right away. Stay inside and lock the door. I will be there soon." + +"Thank you, Grandma," Lily said. "We love you." + +"I love you too," Grandma said. "Be brave and stay safe." + +Tom and Lily hung up the call and locked the door. They hugged each other and waited for Grandma and the police to come. They hoped the bad guy would go away. + +They did not know that the police were already on their way. They did not know that their neighbor had seen the bad guy and called the police from his cell phone. They did not know that the bad guy had heard the sirens and ran away. + +They only knew that they had used their spy skills and their grandma's laptop to save the day. They felt proud and relieved. They had a great story to tell Mom and Dad. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs. Lily found a worm and showed it to Tom. Tom said, "Ew, that's yucky. I don't like worms." + +Lily said, "I do. They are soft and wiggly. They help the plants grow. Do you want to touch it?" + +Tom shook his head. He said, "No, thank you. I like to play with my ball. It is round and bouncy. Do you want to play catch with me?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "Okay, but be gentle. Don't throw it too hard. I don't want to get hurt." + +They put the worm back in the dirt and picked up the ball. They threw it to each other, laughing and having fun. They did not see the dark clouds in the sky. + +Soon, it started to rain. The rain was cold and wet. It made them shiver and run. They ran to the house, where their mom was waiting for them. She said, "Oh, you are soaked. Come inside and dry off. I have a surprise for you." + +They followed their mom to the kitchen. There, on the table, was a big bowl of cream. It was white and sweet and fluffy. It had sprinkles on top. Their mom said, "This is whipped cream. I made it for you. You can have some with your fruit. It will make you warm and happy." + +Lily and Tom smiled. They said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best. We love whipped cream." + +They sat down and ate their cream and fruit. They forgot about the rain and the worm and the ball. They only thought about how good the cream tasted and how nice their mom was. They were gentle with each other and shared their cream. They were happy. +Lily and Max are twins. They like to play games. But they are very competitive. They always want to win. + +On Sunday, they play a guessing game. They take turns to think of an animal. The other one has to guess what it is. + +Lily thinks of an animal. She says, "It is big and gray. It has a long nose and big ears. It can spray water." + +Max thinks hard. He says, "Is it a whale?" + +Lily shakes her head. She says, "No, it is not a whale. Whales live in the sea. This animal lives on land." + +Max tries again. He says, "Is it a hippo?" + +Lily says, "No, it is not a hippo. Hippos have short noses and small ears. This animal has a very long nose and big ears." + +Max gets frustrated. He says, "I don't know. Tell me what it is." + +Lily smiles. She says, "It is an elephant. I win!" + +Max is angry. He says, "That is not fair. You picked a hard animal. I want to play again." + +Lily says, "No, you lost. I am the winner. You are the loser." + +Max and Lily start to argue. They shout and push each other. + +Mom hears them. She comes to the room. She says, "Stop it, you two. Why are you fighting?" + +Lily and Max say, "We are playing a guessing game. But she/he cheated. She/he picked a hard animal. She/he is a bad winner/loser." + +Mom says, "That is not a nice way to play. A guessing game is supposed to be fun. You should not be so competitive. You should help each other and be kind. How about you try to guess something else? Something that is not an animal. Something that you both like." + +Lily and Max think for a moment. They look at each other. They say, "Okay, we will try." + +Lily thinks of something. She says, "It is sweet and soft. It has many colors. It can make you happy." + +Max thinks for a moment. He says, "Is it a rainbow?" + +Lily says, "No, it is not a rainbow. Rainbows are not sweet and soft. They are bright and beautiful." + +Max thinks again. He says, "Is it a cake?" + +Lily says, "No, it is not a cake. Cakes have one or two colors. They are not soft. They are yummy and fluffy." + +Max thinks harder. He says, "Is it a candy?" + +Lily says, "Yes, it is a candy. You guessed it. Good job!" + +Max smiles. He says, "Thank you. That was a good clue. You are a good player." + +Lily smiles too. She says, "You are welcome. You are a good guesser. You are a good player too." + +Mom smiles. She says, "I am glad you are getting along. You are both winners. How about we go to the store and buy some candy for you?" + +Lily and Max say, "Yes, please. We love candy. And we love you, Mom." + +They hug Mom. They hug each other. They go to the store. They have a happy Sunday. +Tim and Lily were friends who liked to run. They ran every day in the park with their moms. They wanted to win a medal in the big race. The big race was for kids who were three years old. + +On the day of the big race, Tim and Lily wore their best shoes and clothes. They lined up with the other kids at the start. They heard a loud sound and they ran as fast as they could. They ran past the trees, the flowers, the swings and the slide. They ran and ran and ran. + +Tim and Lily were very fast. They were faster than the other kids. They saw the finish line ahead. They saw a man with a medal in his hand. They wanted the medal. They ran faster and faster. + +But then, something bad happened. A big dog came out of nowhere. The dog was fierce. It barked and growled and chased Tim and Lily. Tim and Lily were scared. They stopped running and screamed. + +"Help! Help! A dog! A dog!" they cried. + +The man with the medal heard them. He ran to help them. He shooed the dog away. He hugged Tim and Lily and said, "Don't worry, you are safe now." + +But Tim and Lily were not happy. They looked at the finish line. They saw another kid cross it. The kid was smiling. The kid got the medal. Tim and Lily lost the medal. They lost the race. They cried and cried. + +The end. +Tom and Jen were friends. They liked to play and have fun. One day, they saw a big parade on the street. There were many people, cars, animals and music. Tom and Jen wanted to see the parade. + +"Can we go, Mom?" Tom asked his mom. + +"Sure, but we have to be careful and stay close," Mom said. + +Tom and Jen followed Mom to the sidewalk. They saw a big elephant, a funny clown, a shiny fire truck and a loud band. They clapped and cheered. They were happy. + +But soon, Tom and Jen became restless. They wanted to do something else. They saw a park across the street. There were swings, slides, sand and grass. Tom and Jen wanted to go to the park. + +"Can we go, Mom?" Jen asked her mom. + +"Not now, honey. The parade is not finished yet. We have to wait a little longer," Mom said. + +Tom and Jen did not listen. They were bored. They ran across the street when Mom was not looking. They did not see the big car coming. The car was fast. The car hit Tom and Jen. They fell down. They did not get up. They were hurt. Mom saw what happened. She screamed. She ran to Tom and Jen. She was sad. The parade was over. +Tom and Sam were friends. They liked to play with toys. One day, Tom saw a new toy car that Sam had. It was red and shiny and fast. Tom wanted to play with it. + +"Can I borrow your car?" Tom asked Sam. + +"OK, but only for a little while. Be careful with it. It is my favorite toy," Sam said. + +Tom took the car and ran outside. He drove it on the grass and the dirt. He had fun. He forgot about Sam. + +The wind was strong. It blew the car away from Tom. Tom ran after it, but he was too slow. The car went into the street. A big truck came and smashed the car. It broke into pieces. + +Tom was sad and scared. He picked up the pieces and went back to Sam. Sam was waiting for him. He saw the broken car and cried. + +"Why did you break my car? You said you would be careful. You are a bad friend," Sam said. + +Tom felt sorry. He wanted to say sorry, but he had no words. He gave the pieces to Sam and ran away. He was cold and lonely. He wished he had been a good friend. + +The moral of the story is: You should not borrow things without permission. You should take care of things that are not yours. You should be honest and kind to your friends. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a big ball and a small tip. The tip is a cone that they can put on the ball. + +"Let's play a game," Lila says. "We can roll the ball and try to catch it with the tip." + +"OK," Ben nods. "That sounds fun." + +They take turns rolling the ball and running after it. Sometimes they catch it with the tip, and sometimes they miss. They laugh and cheer when they are successful. + +"Wow, you are good at this," Lila says to Ben. "You caught the ball three times." + +"Thank you," Ben says. "You are good too. You caught it twice." + +They high-five and smile. They are happy and proud. They keep playing until it is time to go home. They hug and say goodbye. + +"See you tomorrow," Lila says. + +"See you tomorrow," Ben says. + +They wave and walk away with their ball and tip. They had a fun day. +Ben likes to draw with his crayons. He has many colors and he makes pictures of his family and his toys. He likes to show his pictures to his mom and dad and they say he is very good. + +One day, Ben finds a black crayon and he has an idea. He wants to make a mustache like his grandpa. His grandpa has a big mustache that tickles Ben when he kisses him. His grandpa is also deaf, so he cannot hear very well. He talks with his hands and Ben tries to learn his signs. + +Ben takes the black crayon and goes to the mirror. He looks at his face and starts to mark his upper lip with the crayon. He makes a long and curly mustache that covers his mouth. He smiles and thinks he looks like his grandpa. He is very proud of his mustache. + +He runs to the living room, where his mom and dad are watching TV. He wants to show them his mustache and see if they like it. He says "Look, look, I have a mustache like grandpa!" But his mom and dad do not hear him. They are too busy watching TV and they do not see him. + +Ben feels sad and angry. He thinks they do not care about his mustache. He thinks they do not love him. He starts to cry and scream. He says "Look at me, look at me, I have a mustache like grandpa!" + +His mom and dad hear his cry and turn to see him. They are very surprised and confused. They see his face covered with black marks. They do not understand what he did. They say "Ben, what did you do? Why did you mark your face with a crayon?" + +Ben stops crying and says "I made a mustache like grandpa. Don't you like it? Don't you love me?" + +His mom and dad hug him and say "Of course we like it, of course we love you. You are very creative and funny. But you should not mark your face with a crayon. It is not good for your skin and it is hard to wash off. You can make a mustache with paper or felt or yarn. That is safer and easier." + +Ben says "OK, I'm sorry. I just wanted to look like grandpa. I love him and I miss him." + +His mom and dad say "We love him and miss him too. He is very special and we are proud of him. He is proud of you too. He would like your mustache, but he would also like your face without it. You are beautiful just the way you are." + +Ben smiles and says "Thank you. Can we call grandpa and show him my mustache?" + +His mom and dad say "Sure, let's do that. But first, let's go to the bathroom and wash your face. You can make a new mustache later, OK?" + +Ben says "OK, let's go. I love you, mom and dad." + +They say "We love you too, Ben. You are our favorite mustache boy." +Tom and Anna were playing in their room when they heard a loud knock on the door. They ran to see who it was, but no one was there. Instead, they saw a big envelope on the floor with their names on it. + +"What is this?" Tom asked, picking up the envelope. + +"I don't know. Maybe it's a surprise from Mom and Dad," Anna said, feeling excited. + +They opened the envelope and found a letter and a picture inside. The letter said: + +Dear Tom and Anna, + +We have a special reveal for you. We are going to have a new baby soon! You are going to be a big brother and a big sister. We love you very much and can't wait to see you. + +Love, Mom and Dad + +The picture showed Mom and Dad smiling and holding a tiny baby in their arms. + +Tom and Anna looked at the letter and the picture with wide eyes. They felt many things at once: happy, curious, confused, and a little scared. + +"A new baby?" Tom said, not sure what that meant. + +"A baby brother or a sister?" Anna said, wondering how that would change things. + +They hugged each other and decided to call Mom and Dad on the phone. They wanted to hear their voices and ask them more questions. They also wanted to tell them that they loved them and the new baby too. +Lila and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big pile of leaves. They ran to the pile and jumped in. The leaves made a crunchy sound. They laughed and threw leaves at each other. + +"Let's scatter the leaves!" Tom said. He kicked the leaves with his foot. The leaves flew in the air. Lila did the same. They made a big mess. They had fun. + +But then they heard a voice. It was Mom. She was looking for them. "Lila! Tom! Where are you?" she called. + +Lila and Tom stopped playing. They looked at each other. They did not want Mom to see the mess. They had an idea. They hid under the leaves. They were very quiet. They hoped Mom would not find them. + +Mom came to the pile of leaves. She saw the mess. She frowned. She wondered where Lila and Tom were. She looked around. She did not see them. She called again. "Lila! Tom! Come out, come out, wherever you are!" + +Lila and Tom giggled under the leaves. They thought they were clever. They thought they were hidden. But they did not know that Mom saw their shoes sticking out of the leaves. Mom smiled. She walked to the pile of leaves. She lifted the leaves and found them. "There you are!" she said. "You little scamps!" + +Lila and Tom looked at Mom. They saw her smile. They were not scared. They were happy. They hugged Mom. Mom hugged them back. She was not angry. She was amused. She said, "You two are like stars. You shine bright, but sometimes you are hidden. Come on, let's go home. It's getting dark." + +Lila and Tom nodded. They got up and followed Mom. They held her hands. They looked at the sky. They saw the stars. They twinkled and sparkled. They were beautiful. Lila and Tom smiled. They loved Mom. They loved the stars. They loved the park. They had a good day. +Sara and Tom are friends. They live in a big city with many tall buildings. They like to play in the park near their home. One day, they see a big red balloon in the sky. It is very pretty and shiny. + +"Look, Tom, a red balloon!" Sara says. "I want it!" + +"Me too!" Tom says. "Let's try to get it!" + +They run after the balloon, but it is too high. They cannot reach it. They see a man selling balloons near the park. He has many balloons of different colors. + +"Hello, sir, can we have a red balloon?" Sara asks. + +"Sure, little ones, but you have to pay me one coin for each balloon," the man says. + +Sara and Tom look in their pockets. They only have one coin each. They do not have enough money for two balloons. + +"What can we do?" Tom says. + +"I have an idea," Sara says. "Let's share one balloon. We can take turns holding it. That way, we can both enjoy it." + +"OK, that sounds good," Tom says. + +They give the man one coin and he gives them a red balloon. They thank him and run back to the park. They raise the balloon high in the air and smile. They are happy to have a red balloon and a good friend. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play and joke with each other. One day, they go to the park with their moms. Tom wears a red cap. Mia wears a blue cap. + +They run and slide and swing. They have fun. Then, they see a big dog. The dog is friendly. He wags his tail and licks their faces. Tom and Mia laugh. They pet the dog. They give him a name. They call him Spot. + +Tom has an idea. He wants to joke with Mia. He takes off his cap. He puts it on Spot's head. He says, "Look, Mia, Spot has a cap like me!" Mia looks. She sees Spot with the red cap. She thinks it is funny. She giggles. + +But Tom is careless. He does not hold his cap tight. Spot shakes his head. The cap falls off. It rolls on the grass. A bird sees the cap. The bird likes shiny things. It flies down. It picks up the cap. It flies away. + +Tom is sad. He lost his cap. He cries. Mia is sorry. She hugs Tom. She says, "Don't cry, Tom. It was a joke. We can find your cap. We can ask the bird to give it back." Tom nods. He wipes his tears. He says, "OK, Mia. Let's go. Spot, come with us. You can help us find my cap." They run after the bird. They hope to get the cap back. They are still friends. +Lily was helping Mom in the kitchen. Mom was busy making a cake for Dad's birthday. Lily wore a pink apron and stirred the batter with a big spoon. She liked to help Mom and make Dad happy. + +"Can I lick the spoon, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Not yet, sweetie. We have to put the batter in the pan and bake it first. Then you can lick the spoon and the bowl," Mom said. + +Lily nodded and waited. She looked at the window and saw a big bee flying outside. She liked bees. They made honey and buzzed. She wanted to see the bee closer. She walked to the window and opened it. + +"Hello, bee!" Lily said. "Do you want some cake?" + +The bee did not want some cake. The bee was angry. It flew inside the kitchen and buzzed louder. It saw Lily and flew towards her. Lily was scared. She screamed and ran away. + +Mom heard Lily scream and turned around. She saw the bee and Lily. She dropped the batter and ran to Lily. She tried to shoo the bee away. + +"Go away, bee! Leave Lily alone!" Mom said. + +But the bee did not go away. It stung Mom on the nose. Mom sneezed and cried. She held her nose and hugged Lily. + +"Ow, ow, ow! That bee hurt me!" Mom said. + +Lily cried too. She was sorry. She did not mean to make the bee angry. She did not mean to make Mom hurt. She did not mean to ruin the cake. + +"I'm sorry, Mom! I'm sorry, Dad! I'm sorry, bee!" Lily said. + +But it was too late. The cake was ruined. The bee was gone. Mom's nose was swollen. Dad's birthday was spoiled. Lily and Mom were sad. They had a bad day. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play together, but sometimes they fight. One day, they want to eat ice cream. They run to the kitchen and open the freezer. + +"Wow, look at all the ice cream!" Lily says. She sees chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, and mint. She wants to try them all. + +"No, you can't have them all!" Ben says. He likes chocolate the best. He grabs the chocolate ice cream and holds it tight. "This is mine!" + +Lily is angry. She thinks Ben is selfish. She stares at him with a mean face. She tries to take the chocolate ice cream from him. They pull and tug and shout. + +"Stop it, you two!" Mom says. She hears the noise and comes to the kitchen. She sees the ice cream and the mess. She is not happy. "What are you doing? You are making a big problem!" + +Lily and Ben stop fighting. They look at Mom with sorry eyes. They know they did something bad. + +"Mom, we are sorry," Lily says. "We just wanted some ice cream." + +"Mom, we are sorry," Ben says. "We were not good at sharing." + +Mom sighs. She loves her twins, but they need to learn. She takes the ice cream and puts it back in the freezer. She says, "You can have some ice cream later, but first you need to clean up this mess. And you need to say sorry to each other. And you need to be nice and share. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Ben nod. They hug each other and say sorry. They help Mom clean up the kitchen. They learn their lesson. They promise to be better next time. +Tom and Lily like to collect signs. Signs are big and have words and pictures on them. They show people where to go or what to do. Tom and Lily think signs are important and fun. + +One day, they see a new sign near their house. It is red and has a picture of a car and a line. It says "No Parking". Tom and Lily want to collect it. They run to the sign and try to pull it out of the ground. + +"Stop!" a voice says. It is a man in a blue uniform. He has a badge and a hat. He is a police officer. He looks angry. + +"What are you doing?" he asks. "This sign is not for you. It is for the cars. You cannot take it. It is against the law." + +"But we like signs," Tom says. "We collect them. We have many signs in our room. We want this sign too. It is important." + +"No, it is not," the police officer says. "It is important for the cars, not for you. If you take it, the cars will not know where to park. They will make a mess and cause trouble. You will get in trouble too. You have to leave it here. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Lily nod. They are sad and scared. They do not want to get in trouble. They do not want to make a mess. They let go of the sign and walk away. + +"Sorry, officer," Lily says. + +"Next time, ask before you touch something that is not yours," the police officer says. "And do not collect signs. They are not toys. They are for everyone to see and follow. OK?" + +Tom and Lily say "OK". They go back to their house. They look at their signs in their room. They still like them, but they do not want to collect any more. They decide to collect something else. Something that is not important for the cars or the people. Something that is just for them. Maybe rocks or shells or stickers. They think that will be more fun. +Tom and Sam were brothers. They liked to play in the sand. One day, they saw a big green spot far away. They wanted to go there. + +"Let's go to the green spot," Tom said. "Maybe it is an oasis. Maybe there is water and fruit." + +"OK," Sam said. "But we have to be careful. There are sharp things in the sand. They can cut us." + +They walked and walked. The sun was hot. They were thirsty and tired. The green spot was still far away. + +"Are we there yet?" Sam asked. + +"No," Tom said. "But we are close. I can see the trees." + +They walked some more. Then they saw something shiny. It was a big can. It had a picture of a drink on it. + +"Look!" Sam said. "A drink! Maybe it is water. Maybe it is juice. Let's open it." + +He ran to the can. He picked it up. He tried to open it. But the can was hard. He could not open it. + +"Let me try," Tom said. He took the can from Sam. He looked for a way to open it. He saw a small hole on the top. He put his finger in the hole. He pulled. + +But the can was sharp. It cut his finger. He cried out. He dropped the can. He saw blood on his finger. + +"Ow!" Tom said. "The can cut me. It hurts. It hurts a lot." + +Sam saw Tom's finger. He saw the blood. He was scared. He hugged Tom. + +"I'm sorry, Tom," Sam said. "I'm sorry I wanted the can. It was a stupid can. It was not a drink. It was a trap." + +They forgot about the oasis. They forgot about the green spot. They wanted to go home. They wanted their mom. They ran back to their house. They left the can in the sand. They never played with cans again. +Ben and Lily were playing in the kitchen. They saw a big glass on the table. It was full of juice. Ben wanted to drink it. He said to Lily, "I am thirsty. I want the juice." + +Lily said, "No, Ben. That is not juice. That is mommy's drink. It is bitter. You will not like it." + +But Ben did not listen. He grabbed the glass and drank it. He made a face. It was bitter. He did not like it. He spit it out. He shouted, "Yuck! This is bad!" + +Mommy heard Ben shout. She ran to the kitchen. She saw Ben and Lily and the glass. She was angry. She said, "Ben, what did you do? That was not juice. That was wine. You should not drink that. That is bad for you. And you spilled it on the floor. You made a mess." + +Ben felt sick. He felt sorry. He said, "I am sorry, mommy. I did not know. I thought it was juice." + +Mommy said, "You should have listened to Lily. She was right. You should not touch things that are not yours. You should not drink things that you do not know. You are in trouble. Go to your room. No more playing today." + +Ben cried. He went to his room. He did not want to play. He wanted to hug mommy. But mommy was mad. He was sad. He had a bad day. +Sara loves to play in the garden with her mom. They plant flowers and herbs in the soil. Sara likes to smell the herbs. They have mint, basil, rosemary and more. They smell good and make the food tasty. + +One day, Sara sees a tiny hole in the ground. She is curious. She digs with her fingers and finds a surprise. It is a small, furry animal. It has big ears, a long nose and a fluffy tail. It is a bunny! + +Sara is very happy. She picks up the bunny and hugs it. It is soft and warm. The bunny wiggles its nose and nibbles on a mint leaf. Sara thinks it is adorable. She shows it to her mom. + +Mom smiles and says, "What a lovely find, Sara! You have revealed a new friend in the garden. This bunny must like our herbs too. Maybe we can make a home for it and take care of it. What do you think?" + +Sara nods and says, "Yes, Mom! I love the bunny. Can we name it Minty?" + +Mom agrees and says, "Minty is a perfect name for a herb-loving bunny. Let's go and find a basket and some hay for Minty. Then we can have some tea and cookies and share them with our new friend." + +Sara and Mom walk to the house, holding Minty gently. Sara feels very lucky and happy. She has a new adorable friend in the garden. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with blocks. They make a big tower with the blocks. They are happy. + +But then, Ben comes. Ben is not nice. He wants to play with the blocks too. He does not ask. He takes some blocks from the tower. The tower falls down. Tim and Sam are sad and angry. + +"Hey, Ben, stop!" Tim says. "We made the tower. You can't take our blocks!" + +"Too bad!" Ben says. "I want the blocks. They are mine now!" + +Tim and Sam try to get the blocks back. But Ben is bigger and stronger. He pushes them away. He laughs. + +Tim and Sam run to the teacher. They tell her what Ben did. The teacher is not happy. She goes to Ben. She tells him to give the blocks back. She tells him to say sorry. She tells him to go to the cell. + +The cell is a small room. It has no toys. It has no windows. It is boring. Ben has to stay in the cell for a long time. He is not happy. He is sorry. + +Tim and Sam get the blocks back. They make the tower again. They finish the tower. It is great. They are happy. They smile. +Tom and Sam 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. + +One day, they find a new place to play. It is a swamp. A swamp is a wet and muddy place with plants and animals. Tom and Sam think it is fun to drive their cars in the swamp. They make splashes and noises. + +"Look at my car!" Tom says. "It is red and fast. It can speed through the swamp. Vroom, vroom!" + +"My car is better!" Sam says. "It is blue and big. It can cross the swamp. Honk, honk!" + +They drive their cars faster and faster. They do not see the small frog on the road. The frog is green and scared. It jumps to avoid the cars. + +"Ribbit, ribbit!" the frog says. "Stop, stop! You are hurting the swamp. You are making it dirty and noisy. You are scaring the other animals. Please, go away!" + +Tom and Sam hear the frog. They stop their cars. They look at the frog. They feel sorry. + +"We are sorry, frog," Tom says. "We did not mean to hurt the swamp. We just wanted to have fun." + +"We did not see you, frog," Sam says. "We did not know the swamp was your home. We will be more careful." + +The frog smiles. It hops closer to Tom and Sam. + +"Thank you, boys," the frog says. "The swamp is a beautiful and peaceful place. You can play here, but please, be kind to the swamp and its friends. Do you want to see them?" + +Tom and Sam nod. They follow the frog. The frog shows them the plants and animals of the swamp. They see flowers and trees, fish and turtles, birds and bugs. They learn their names and sounds. They have fun. + +Tom and Sam are happy. They make a new friend. They love the swamp. +Sara liked to design dresses for her dolls. She used paper, scissors, glue and crayons. She made pink dresses, blue dresses, yellow dresses and more. She was very good at design. + +One day, she found a brown dress in her closet. It was old and plain. She did not like it. She said, "This dress is ugly. I will not use it for my dolls. They are queens. They need pretty dresses." + +She threw the brown dress in the trash. But her mom saw it and took it out. She said, "Sara, this dress is not ugly. It was mine when I was little. It was a gift from your grandma. She made it with love. It is very special." + +Sara felt sorry. She did not know the dress was her mom's and her grandma's. She said, "Mom, I am sorry. I did not mean to hurt you. Can I have the dress back?" + +Her mom smiled and gave her the dress. She said, "Of course, you can. But you have to promise me something. You have to be kind and grateful for what you have. You have to respect and value the things that others give you. And you have to use your design skills to make the dress more beautiful, not to throw it away." + +Sara nodded and hugged her mom. She said, "I promise, mom. I will do that. Thank you for the dress. I love you and grandma." + +She took the dress and went to her room. She used her paper, scissors, glue and crayons. She added flowers, ribbons, buttons and stars. She made the brown dress more colorful and more fun. She put it on her favorite doll. She said, "You are a queen. And this is your special dress. It is from my mom and my grandma. They love you and me." + +She was happy and proud of her design. She learned a lesson. She learned to be kind, grateful, respectful and creative. She learned to love the brown dress. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys. But sometimes they fight over them. One day, they find a big toy bird with colorful wings. They both want to play with it. + +"Give me the bird!" Sara says. + +"No, it is mine!" Ben says. + +They pull the bird from each other. They pull so hard that the bird splits in two. One wing stays with Sara and one wing stays with Ben. The bird cannot fly anymore. + +"Oh no!" Sara and Ben say. They look at the broken bird. They feel sad and frustrated. + +"I am sorry, Sara," Ben says. "I should have shared with you." + +"I am sorry, Ben," Sara says. "I should have waited for my turn." + +They hug each other. They decide to fix the bird. They find some tape and glue. They stick the wings back to the bird. They are careful not to break it again. + +"Look, the bird can fly again!" Sara says. + +"Yay, we did it!" Ben says. + +They take turns to play with the bird. They have fun together. They are happy and proud. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the forest. They saw a big oak tree with many leaves and acorns. They wanted to climb the tree and see the birds and squirrels. + +"Can we climb the tree, Tom?" Sam asked. + +"Yes, we can, Sam. But we have to be careful and not fall," Tom said. He nodded and started to climb the tree. Sam followed him. + +They climbed higher and higher, until they reached a big branch. They saw a nest with three eggs and a mother bird. The mother bird was angry and scared. She flapped her wings and made loud noises. + +"Look, Sam, eggs!" Tom said. He reached out his hand to touch the eggs. + +"No, Tom, don't touch the eggs! They are not ours. They belong to the bird. She will be sad if we take them," Sam said. He pulled Tom's hand back. + +"But I want to see the eggs. They are pretty and shiny," Tom said. He was stubborn and tried to touch the eggs again. + +The mother bird saw Tom and flew at him. She pecked his hand and made him cry. Tom let go of the branch and fell down. He landed on the ground and hurt his leg. + +"Tom, are you okay?" Sam shouted. He climbed down the tree and ran to Tom. He saw blood on Tom's hand and leg. He was scared and sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Sam. I was wrong. I should have listened to you. I made the bird angry and hurt myself," Tom said. He was in pain and uncomfortable. + +"It's okay, Tom. I forgive you. But you have to learn to respect other animals and their homes. They have feelings too. They don't like it when we bother them or take their things," Sam said. He nodded and hugged Tom. + +They went back to their house and told their mom what happened. She cleaned Tom's wounds and gave him a bandage. She also gave them both a hug and a cookie. + +She said, "I'm glad you are safe, boys. But you have to be more careful and kind when you play in the forest. The forest is full of life and beauty, but also dangers and rules. You have to respect them and they will respect you." + +Tom and Sam learned their lesson. They said sorry to the bird and the tree. They never tried to touch the eggs again. They played in the forest, but they were more careful and kind. They enjoyed the forest and the forest enjoyed them. +One day, a boy named Tom went to the park with his mom. He saw a big slide and wanted to go on it. He ran to the slide and climbed up the ladder. He did not see a sign that said "Be careful. Slide is fragile." + +Tom sat on the slide and pushed himself down. But the slide was old and weak. It broke in the middle and Tom fell to the ground. He hurt his leg and cried. His mom heard him and ran to him. She hugged him and said "Are you okay, Tom?" + +Tom said "No, mom. My leg hurts. And the slide is broken. I'm sorry, mom." + +His mom said "It's okay, Tom. It's not your fault. The slide was fragile. It was not safe. You should always look for signs and listen to your mom. She knows what is good for you." + +She took him to the nurse and got a band-aid for his leg. Then she took him to the ice cream truck and bought him a cone. She said "I love you, Tom. You are brave and kind. But you also need to be careful and smart. Next time, you will save yourself from trouble." + +Tom said "I love you too, mom. You are the best. And you are right. Next time, I will save myself from trouble. And I will save the slide for other kids." He smiled and licked his ice cream. He learned a lesson that day. +Tom and Mia are playing hide and seek in the park. Tom is the seeker and Mia is the hider. Mia runs to a big tree and hides behind it. She thinks Tom will not find her there. + +Tom counts to ten and then says, "Ready or not, here I come!" He looks around the park and tries to find Mia. He sees a swing, a slide, a bench, and a fountain, but no Mia. He thinks Mia is a good hider. + +Then he hears a loud noise. It sounds like a siren. He looks at the road and sees a red truck with a flashing light. It is a fire truck. It is going to an emergency. Tom thinks the fire truck is cool and wants to see it better. + +He runs to the road and tries to cross it. He does not look left and right. He does not see a car coming fast. The car honks and brakes, but it is too late. It hits Tom and he falls down. He feels a lot of pain and cries. + +Mia hears Tom's cry and comes out from behind the tree. She sees Tom on the road and the car and the fire truck. She is scared and runs to Tom. She says, "Tom, are you okay? What did you do? Why did you run to the road? That was stupid!" + +Tom says, "I wanted to see the fire truck. It was going to an emergency. I did not see the car. I am sorry. It hurts a lot." + +Mia says, "You should not run to the road. It is dangerous. You should look left and right. You should listen to me. I am your big sister. I know better." + +Tom says, "I know. I am sorry. I was not thinking. I love you, Mia." + +Mia says, "I love you too, Tom. But don't do that again. You scared me a lot." + +Then a man comes and helps Tom. He is a doctor. He says, "Don't worry, kids. I am here to help. Tom, you have a broken leg. But you will be fine. I will take you to the hospital and fix it. Mia, you can come with us. You are a brave sister." + +Tom and Mia go with the doctor to the hospital. They hug each other and say sorry. They learn a lesson. They will not play hide and seek near the road again. They will be careful and listen to each other. They will be good kids. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play and have fun. But sometimes they act bad and make Mommy angry. One day, they act very bad. They break Mommy's vase, they draw on the wall, and they spill juice on the sofa. Mommy is very angry. She says, "You are naughty twins! You need a nap now!" + +Sara and Ben do not want a nap. They want to play more. They say, "No, Mommy, no nap!" But Mommy does not listen. She takes them to their room and puts them in their beds. She says, "You have to nap for one hour. No more playing. No more noise. Or else!" She closes the door and leaves. + +Sara and Ben are not happy. They do not like naps. They think naps are boring. They whisper to each other, "Let's sneak out and play. Mommy will not know. She is busy in the kitchen." They wait for a few minutes. Then they get out of their beds and open the door. They tiptoe to the living room. They see Mommy's phone on the table. They think, "Let's play with Mommy's phone. It has games and music and pictures. It is fun." + +They grab Mommy's phone and run to the couch. They turn on the phone and start to play. They laugh and giggle and make noise. They do not see Mommy coming. Mommy hears the noise and sees the twins. She is very angry. She says, "You are very bad twins! You did not nap. You took my phone. You broke the rules. You are in big trouble!" She takes the phone and turns it off. She says, "You have to go back to your room. And this time, you have to nap for two hours. No more playing. No more noise. And no more phone. Ever!" + +Sara and Ben are very sad. They cry and scream and kick. But Mommy does not listen. She takes them back to their room and puts them in their beds. She says, "You have to learn your lesson. You have to be good twins. You have to nap. And you have to say sorry." She closes the door and locks it. She says, "I will come back when you are done. And I hope you have a deep nap. Because you will not have any fun for a long time." + +Sara and Ben are very scared. They do not like the dark. They do not like the lock. They do not like the nap. They do not like Mommy. They hug each other and cry. They wish they had not acted bad. They wish they had listened to Mommy. They wish they could say sorry. But it is too late. They have to nap. And they have no fun. The end. +Tom and Lily were playing in the kitchen. They saw a big jug of juice on the table. They wanted to drink some. + +"Can we have some juice, Mom?" Tom asked. + +"No, you can't. It's almost dinner time. You will spoil your appetite," Mom said. + +"But we are thirsty, Mom. Please, please, please," Lily begged. + +Mom shook her head. "No, I said no. Go play somewhere else." + +Tom and Lily were sad. They really wanted some juice. They looked at the jug. It was red and shiny. It looked yummy. + +They had an idea. They waited until Mom was busy in the other room. Then they tiptoed to the table. They reached for the jug. + +"Stop!" Mom shouted. She came back to the kitchen. She saw Tom and Lily with the jug. She was angry. + +"What are you doing? I told you no juice. Put it back right now," Mom said. + +Tom and Lily refused. They held the jug tight. They wanted to drink some. + +"Please, Mom. Just a little bit. We are so thirsty," Tom said. + +"No, no, no. You are being naughty. You are not listening to me. Put it back or you will be in trouble," Mom said. + +Tom and Lily were persistent. They did not put it back. They tried to pour some juice into their cups. + +But the jug was too heavy for them. They lost their balance. The jug slipped from their hands. It fell to the floor. It broke into pieces. The juice spilled everywhere. + +Tom and Lily were shocked. They looked at the mess. They looked at Mom. She was very angry. + +"Oh, no. What have you done? You made a big mess. You wasted the juice. You broke the jug. You are in big trouble," Mom said. + +Tom and Lily were sorry. They realized they made a mistake. They should have listened to Mom. They should have obeyed her. + +They started to cry. They said sorry to Mom. They helped her clean up the mess. + +Mom was still angry. But she was also kind. She hugged them and said, "I love you, but you have to learn to listen to me. No juice for you tonight. Maybe tomorrow, if you are good." + +Tom and Lily nodded. They learned their lesson. They said, "We love you, Mom. We will listen to you next time." +Tom and Mia like to bounce on the big bed. They jump and laugh and make funny faces. But Mom does not like it. She says the bed is not for bouncing. She says they can break the bed or fall and hurt themselves. + +One day, Tom and Mia bounce on the bed when Mom is not home. They have so much fun. They do not hear the rain outside. They do not see the water coming in from the window. The bed gets wet and wetter. The pillows and blankets get wet too. + +Mom comes home and sees the wet bed. She is very grumpy. She says, "Tom and Mia, what have you done? The bed is all wet and messy. You are very naughty. You have to clean up and say sorry." + +Tom and Mia feel bad. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We just wanted to bounce. We did not know the rain was coming. We will help you clean up." + +Mom hugs them and says, "I love you, Tom and Mia. But you have to listen to me. The bed is not for bouncing. You can bounce on the trampoline in the yard. But only when it is not raining." +Tim and Mia like to play in the garden. They have a spade, a bucket and some seeds. They want to grow flowers and vegetables. + +"Look, Tim, I found a good spot for the seeds!" Mia says. She digs a hole with the spade and puts some seeds in it. She covers them with dirt and pats them gently. + +"Good job, Mia!" Tim says. He does the same with his seeds. They are very enthusiastic. They hope the seeds will grow soon. + +Suddenly, they hear a voice. It is their mom. She calls them from the house. + +"Tim! Mia! Time for lunch!" she says. + +Tim and Mia drop their spade and bucket and run to the house. They are hungry and excited. + +"Mom, we planted some seeds in the garden!" Tim says. + +"Wow, that's wonderful!" Mom says. She hugs them and gives them a plate of sandwiches. + +"Maybe we can see some sprouts tomorrow!" Mia says. + +"Maybe!" Mom says. She smiles and kisses them. "You are such good gardeners!" +Ben and Sam like to play with their net. They use it to catch bugs and fish in the pond. One day, they see a big frog on a rock. Ben wants to catch it with his net. + +"Come, Sam, let's get the frog!" Ben says. He runs to the pond with his net. + +Sam follows him, but he is not sure. He thinks the frog is too fast and smart for them. He says, "Ben, I don't think this is easy. The frog might jump away." + +Ben does not listen. He sneaks up to the rock and swings his net at the frog. But the frog sees him and hops into the water. Ben misses and falls into the pond. He gets wet and muddy. + +Sam laughs and says, "I told you, Ben, this is not easy. The frog is too clever for you." + +Ben feels silly and sad. He says, "You are right, Sam, this is not easy. The frog is too clever for me. But maybe we can catch something else with our net." + +Sam smiles and says, "OK, Ben, let's try again. But be careful this time. And watch out for the ducks. They might bite you." + +They go back to the pond and look for something else to catch with their net. They have fun and forget about the frog. +Sam and Mia are friends. They like to play with blocks. They can make towers, bridges, and houses with blocks. They also like to count the blocks. They know how to say the numbers from one to ten. + +One day, Sam and Mia are playing with blocks in the living room. Sam has a big idea. He says to Mia, "Let's make a display with blocks. We can show the numbers with blocks. We can use one block for one, two blocks for two, and so on. Do you want to play?" + +Mia nods. She thinks it is a fun idea. She says, "Yes, let's play. I will start with one block. You can start with ten blocks. Then we can go down and up." + +Sam and Mia start to make their display. They put the blocks on the floor. They leave some space between the numbers. They say the numbers as they make them. They are very proud of their display. + +Mom comes to see what they are doing. She sees the display. She smiles. She says, "Wow, Sam and Mia, you made a very nice display with blocks. You are very smart. You know the numbers very well. Can you say the numbers for me?" + +Sam and Mia are happy. They want to show Mom their display. They say the numbers very loud. They say, "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten!" Mom claps. She says, "Very good, Sam and Mia. You are very loud, too. You have big voices. I am very proud of you." Sam and Mia hug Mom. They say, "Thank you, Mom. We love you." They love to play with blocks and numbers. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play at the park. One day, they see a big red car. The car has a slot for a coin. Tom and Mia want to ride the car. + +"Can we ride the car, please?" Mia asks her mom. + +"Sure, but you need a coin. Do you have a coin?" her mom says. + +Tom and Mia look in their pockets. They find one coin each. They are happy. + +"Here, mom. We have coins!" Tom says. + +"Good. Now, enter the car and put the coin in the slot. Then, the car will move fast. Have fun!" her mom says. + +Tom and Mia enter the car. They put their coins in the slot. The car makes a loud noise and starts to move. Tom and Mia hold on tight. They feel the wind in their hair. They laugh and smile. They like the fast car. They have fun. +Jill and Jack like to play with their whip. It is a long rope with a knot at the end. They swing it and make it crack in the air. It is fun and loud. + +One day, they see a new boy in the park. His name is Ben. He has a big ball and a red hat. He looks lonely. Jill and Jack want to join him and play with his ball. + +"Hi, Ben. Can we play with you?" Jill asks. She is polite and friendly. + +"Sure, you can play with me. But what is that?" Ben points at the whip. + +"It is our whip. We like to swing it and make it crack. Do you want to try?" Jack says. He is excited and proud. + +Ben shakes his head. He does not like the whip. He thinks it is scary and mean. He does not want to play with Jill and Jack. + +"No, thank you. I do not like your whip. It is too loud and dangerous. You might hurt someone or something. You should put it away." Ben says. He is scared and angry. + +Jill and Jack are surprised and sad. They do not understand why Ben does not like their whip. They think it is fun and cool. They do not want to put it away. + +"But we like our whip. It is not dangerous. We are careful and gentle. We do not hurt anyone or anything. We just play with it. Why do you not like it?" Jill says. She is confused and hurt. + +Ben does not answer. He turns away and kicks his ball. He does not want to talk to Jill and Jack. He does not want to be their friend. + +Jill and Jack feel bad. They want to play with Ben and his ball. They want to be his friend. They look at their whip. They wonder if they should put it away or keep it. + +What do you think they should do? +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play together. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see an enormous ice cream truck. It has many colors and pictures of ice cream. + +"Look, Mia, ice cream!" Tom says. He runs to the truck. + +"Wait, Tom, we need to ask our moms first," Mia says. She follows him. + +The ice cream man smiles at them. He has a big hat and a white apron. He asks them, "What kind of ice cream do you want? I have chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, and more." + +Tom and Mia look at the ice cream. They see cones, cups, sticks, and bars. They see sprinkles, nuts, and syrups. They see so many ice cream. They do not know what to choose. + +"Can we have two ice cream?" Tom asks. + +"Sure, but you need to number them. Which one do you want first?" the ice cream man says. + +Tom thinks hard. He points to a cone with chocolate and vanilla swirl. He says, "I want this one first. It is number one." + +Mia thinks hard too. She points to a cup with strawberry and cream. She says, "I want this one first. It is number two." + +The ice cream man nods. He gives them their ice cream. He says, "Here you go. Enjoy your ice cream. Be careful, they might melt." + +Tom and Mia say thank you. They go back to their moms. They show them their ice cream. They are very happy. They lick their ice cream. They say, "Mmm, this is the best ice cream ever!" +One day, a fat lawyer was walking to his office. He liked to wear a big suit and a tie, and he carried a briefcase with papers. He thought he was very smart and important. + +But on his way, he saw a park with many flowers and trees. He also saw some children playing on the swings and slides. He felt bored and curious, so he decided to wander into the park. He left his briefcase on a bench and walked around. + +He smelled the flowers and touched the leaves. He watched the birds and the squirrels. He tried to swing on a swing, but he was too big and heavy. He slid down a slide, but he got stuck and had to wiggle out. He laughed and had fun. + +But then he heard a loud noise. It was his phone ringing in his briefcase. He remembered that he had a meeting with a client. He ran back to the bench, but his briefcase was gone. Someone had taken it. He felt scared and angry. + +He looked around and saw a little girl with a pink dress and a ponytail. She was holding his briefcase and smiling. She said, "Hi, mister. I like your case. It has nice stickers and colors. Can I have it?" + +The fat lawyer was shocked and confused. He did not know what to say. He did not have any stickers or colors on his case. He wondered what was inside. He opened the case and saw that it was full of crayons, stickers, and drawings. He realized that he had taken the wrong case from the bench. He had taken the case of a child. + +He felt silly and embarrassed. He apologized to the girl and gave her back her case. He asked her if she had seen his case. She pointed to another bench, where a skinny man in a T-shirt and jeans was sitting. He was holding the lawyer's case and looking at the papers. He looked very confused and bored. + +The fat lawyer thanked the girl and ran to the other bench. He exchanged the cases with the skinny man, who was happy to get his crayons and stickers back. He explained that he had wandered into the park to draw and relax. He said he was sorry for the mix-up. + +The fat lawyer said it was okay. He looked at his watch and saw that he was late for his meeting. He said goodbye to the skinny man and the girl, and hurried to his office. He hoped that his client would not be angry. + +He learned a lesson that day. He learned that wandering can be fun, but also risky. He learned that he should not judge people by their cases. And he learned that sometimes, simple things can make you happy. +Ben and Mia were twins who liked to play in the kitchen. One day, they found a big tray with many cookies on it. The cookies smelled good and looked yummy. + +"Let's eat some cookies," Ben said. "Mom won't know." + +"But we have to weigh them first," Mia said. "Mom said we can only have one each." + +Ben did not want to weigh the cookies. He wanted to eat them all. He grabbed the tray and ran to the living room. + +"Hey, give it back!" Mia shouted. She chased after Ben. + +Ben tripped on the rug and fell down. The tray flew out of his hands and landed on the floor. The cookies broke into pieces and made a big mess. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what happened. She saw Ben and Mia and the tray and the cookies. She was very angry. + +"What did you do?" Mom asked. "You were not supposed to touch the tray. You were supposed to take a nap. Now you have no cookies and no nap. You are in big trouble." + +Ben and Mia felt bad. They wished they had listened to Mom. They were hungry and sleepy and sorry. They had to clean up the mess and go to bed without any cookies. They had a bad day. +Lily and Ben wanted to go on a picnic with Mom and Dad. They helped Mom pack some food and drinks in a big basket. The basket was heavy, but Lily and Ben took turns to carry it. + +They walked to the park, where they found a nice spot under a tree. They spread a blanket on the grass and put the basket on it. Mom opened the basket and took out some sandwiches, apples, cookies and juice. She gave some to Lily and Ben and said, "Here you go, enjoy your picnic!" + +Lily and Ben smiled and said, "Thank you, Mom!" They ate their food and drank their juice. They liked the sandwiches, the apples and the cookies. They were yummy! + +After they finished, they wanted to play. They saw a swing, a slide and a seesaw nearby. They asked Mom and Dad, "Can we play, please?" Mom and Dad nodded and said, "Yes, you can, but be careful and stay close." + +Lily and Ben ran to the playground and had fun. They swung, slid and seesawed. They laughed and shouted. They made some new friends too. They had a great time on their picnic! +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the yard. They see a fence. The fence is big and brown. They want to go to the other side. + +"Let's climb the fence," Tom says. "Maybe there is something fun there." + +Sam nods. He follows Tom. They work hard to climb the fence. They are almost at the top. + +But then, a big dog comes. The dog is angry. It barks and growls. It runs to the fence. It jumps and bites. + +"Ow!" Tom cries. "The dog bit me!" + +"Help!" Sam shouts. "The dog is scary!" + +They try to get down from the fence. But they are too slow. The dog bites them again and again. They are hurt and sad. + +The dog's owner comes. He sees the boys and the dog. He is mad. He yells at them. + +"What are you doing here? This is my yard! This is my dog! You are bad boys! Go away!" + +He takes the dog inside. He does not help the boys. He does not say sorry. + +Tom and Sam run away. They are bleeding and crying. They go to their homes. They tell their moms what happened. Their moms are worried. They take them to the doctor. + +The doctor gives them medicine and bandages. He says they will be okay. But they have to stay in bed for a long time. They cannot play or eat yummy things. They are bored and unhappy. + +They wish they never climbed the fence. They wish they listened to their moms. They wish they had a good friend like the dog. +Tim and Mia were excited to go to the park with Mom and Dad. They liked to play on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. They also liked to feed the ducks and watch the squirrels. + +But when they got to the park, they saw a big sign that said "Closed for the night". It was too dark and too late to play. Tim and Mia were sad and angry. They wanted to have fun, not go home. + +"Why can't we play, Mom?" Tim asked. + +"Sorry, honey, but the park is closed. We have to go home now. It's night time and we have to sleep," Mom said. + +"But we don't want to sleep! We want to play!" Mia said. + +"Me too!" Tim said. + +They started to cry and kick and scream. They did not want to seat in the car. They did not want to go home. They did not want to listen to Mom and Dad. + +Mom and Dad were tired and annoyed. They tried to calm Tim and Mia down, but they did not stop. They made a lot of noise and fuss. They did not care about Mom and Dad. + +Then, something bad happened. A big dog came out of the bushes and barked at them. It had sharp teeth and angry eyes. It looked scary and mean. It wanted to bite Tim and Mia. + +Tim and Mia were scared and sorry. They stopped crying and kicking and screaming. They ran to Mom and Dad and hugged them. They wanted to seat in the car. They wanted to go home. They wanted to listen to Mom and Dad. + +But it was too late. The dog was faster and stronger. It jumped on them and bit them. It hurt them a lot. They screamed and cried more. Mom and Dad tried to help them, but they could not. The dog was too big and fierce. It did not let go. + +The end. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to go on journeys. They had a big map on their wall with many places to see. One day, they asked their mom if they could go to the zoo. Mom said yes, but they had to be careful. + +"Zoo animals are fragile," she said. "You cannot touch them or make loud noises. They might get scared or hurt. You have to listen to the zoo people and follow the rules." + +Anna and Ben nodded and said they would be good. They packed their bags with snacks and water and got in the car. Mom drove them to the zoo and bought them tickets. They were very excited to see the animals. + +They saw lions and tigers and bears. They saw monkeys and elephants and giraffes. They saw birds and fish and snakes. They learned many things about the animals and how they lived. They took pictures and drew them in their notebooks. + +At the end of the journey, they saw a big sign that said "Penguins". They loved penguins and wanted to see them. They ran to the penguin house and looked inside. They saw many penguins swimming and sliding on the ice. They were black and white and cute. + +"Mom, can we go inside and play with the penguins?" Anna requested. + +"Me too, me too!" Ben requested. + +Mom smiled and shook her head. "No, sweeties, you can't. Remember, penguins are fragile too. They need their own space and temperature. They are not toys. You can watch them from here, but you can't touch them." + +Anna and Ben felt sad, but they understood. They watched the penguins for a while and waved goodbye. They thanked mom for taking them to the zoo and said it was the best journey ever. Mom hugged them and said she was proud of them. They went back to the car and drove home. They put their pictures and drawings on the map and dreamed of their next journey. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They ran, jumped, slid and swung on the swings. They were very playful and happy. + +One day, Ben fell from the swing and hurt his arm. He cried and Lily ran to him. She saw blood on his arm and felt scared. She hugged him and said, "Don't cry, Ben. I will help you." + +She took off her scarf and wrapped it around his arm. She said, "This will stop the blood and make you feel better. Let's go to your mom and she will heal your arm." + +They walked to Ben's mom, who was sitting on a bench. She saw Ben's arm and said, "Oh, no, Ben. What happened?" She took him in her arms and kissed his forehead. She said, "Thank you, Lily, for being such a good friend. You are very brave and kind." + +She took them to the car and drove to the doctor. The doctor cleaned Ben's arm and put a bandage on it. He said, "You have a small cut, Ben. It will heal soon and you will have a little scar. But don't worry, scars are cool. They show that you are strong and adventurous." + +Ben smiled and said, "Thank you, doctor. And thank you, Lily, for giving me your scarf. You are the best friend ever." + +Lily smiled and said, "You are welcome, Ben. I am glad you are okay. Can we still play in the park tomorrow?" + +Ben nodded and said, "Yes, of course. We can play anything you want. As long as we have fun." +Anna and Ben were friends who liked to play in the woods. One day, they found a hut made of sticks and leaves. They wondered who lived there. + +"Let's go inside and see," Ben said. + +"No, we should not. It might be someone's home," Anna said. + +But Ben was curious and opened the door. He saw a big bed, a table, and a pot. He also saw something shiny on the shelf. It was a brilliant necklace with many colors. + +"Wow, look at this!" Ben said. He took the necklace and put it around his neck. + +Anna followed him and saw the necklace. She thought it was pretty, but she also felt scared. + +"Ben, we should not take things that are not ours. Put it back," she said. + +But Ben did not listen. He liked the necklace and wanted to keep it. He ran out of the hut with Anna behind him. + +They did not see the old woman who came back to the hut. She saw the door open and the necklace gone. She was angry and sad. She knew who took it. She had seen the children before in the woods. + +She grabbed her stick and followed them. She shouted, "Stop, thieves! Give me back my necklace!" + +Anna and Ben heard her voice and looked back. They saw the old woman running after them. They were afraid and sorry. They realized they had done something bad. + +They stopped and waited for the old woman. They took off the necklace and gave it to her. They said, "We are sorry, ma'am. We should not have taken your necklace. It is very beautiful, but it is yours." + +The old woman stared at them. She saw they were sorry and scared. She felt sorry for them too. She said, "Thank you for giving it back. It is very precious to me. It was a gift from my husband, who is gone now. It reminds me of him and his love." + +She smiled and said, "You are young and curious, but you must learn to respect other people's things. Do you promise to do that?" + +Anna and Ben nodded and said, "We promise, ma'am. We will not do it again." + +The old woman said, "Good. Now go home and be good children. And be careful in the woods. There are many dangers and wonders here." + +Anna and Ben said, "Thank you, ma'am. Goodbye." + +They ran back to their homes and told their parents what had happened. They learned their lesson and never took things that were not theirs again. They also never forgot the old woman and her brilliant necklace. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big box in the attic. It was old and dusty, and had a lock on it. They wondered what was inside. + +"Maybe it has treasure!" Ben said. + +"Or a monster!" Lily said. + +They looked around and saw a bunch of keys on a hook. They tried to match them with the lock, but none of them worked. They were about to give up, when they saw a small key hidden under a hat. It looked different from the others. It was shiny and had a star on it. + +"Let's try this one!" Ben said. + +He put the key in the lock and turned it. The box opened with a click. Ben and Lily peeked inside. They gasped. It was full of old books, pictures, and toys. They looked like they belonged to their grandma, who had passed away a long time ago. + +"Wow, look at this!" Lily said. She picked up a doll that had a blue dress and yellow hair. It looked like her. + +"And this!" Ben said. He picked up a car that had red wheels and a green hood. It looked like his. + +They realized that the box was a gift from their grandma, who had loved them very much. They felt happy and sad at the same time. They hugged the doll and the car, and thanked their grandma in their hearts. + +They learned that sometimes, the most mysterious things can be the most precious. And that even if someone is gone, they can still live in your memories. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play at the beach. They had a big bucket and a small shovel. They wanted to fill the bucket with sand and water and make a nice castle. + +"Look, Tom, I found some shells and stones. We can use them to decorate our castle," Lily said, holding up her treasures. + +"Good, Lily, they are very pretty. I will dig a big hole and fill the bucket with water. Then we can mix it with sand and make our castle," Tom said, working hard with his shovel. + +They were having fun, but they did not notice that the sun was going down and the tide was coming in. The water was getting closer and closer to their bucket and their castle. + +"Tom, Lily, it's time to go home. Come on, hurry up," their mom called from the shore. + +"Okay, mom, we are coming. Just one more minute," Lily said, putting the last shell on her castle. + +But it was too late. A big wave came and washed away their bucket, their shovel, and their castle. Lily and Tom cried and ran to their mom. + +"I'm sorry, kids, your castle is gone. But we can make another one tomorrow, okay?" their mom said, trying to comfort them. + +But Lily and Tom were very sad. They had worked so hard and their castle was so nice. They did not want to make another one. They wanted their castle back. They hugged their mom and sobbed. They had a bad day at the beach. +Timmy was a boy who did not like haircuts. He thought they were scary and hurt his head. He always cried and hid when his mom said it was time to go to the barber. He did not care how his hair looked, he just wanted to play with his toys. + +One day, his mom said he had to get a haircut because his hair was too long and messy. She said he would look nice and feel cool in the summer. Timmy did not listen. He ran away and hid under his bed. He said he would not go to the barber, no matter what. + +His mom was sad and worried. She did not know how to make Timmy understand. She asked his dad for help. His dad had an idea. He said he would go to the barber with Timmy and show him that haircuts were not scary. He said he would go first and let Timmy watch. He said he would talk to the barber and make him laugh. He said he would give Timmy a sticker and a candy if he was brave and got a haircut too. + +Timmy was still frightened, but he was curious. He wanted to see his dad get a haircut. He wanted to hear him laugh. He wanted a sticker and a candy. He agreed to go with his dad to the barber. He held his dad's hand and walked to the car. + +At the barber, Timmy saw his dad sit on a big chair. He saw the barber put a cape around his dad's neck. He saw the barber use scissors and a comb to cut his dad's hair. He heard his dad talk to the barber and make jokes. He saw his dad smile and nod. He did not see his dad cry or hide. He saw his dad look happy and handsome. + +Timmy felt less frightened. He thought maybe haircuts were not so scary after all. He thought maybe he could try one too. He said to his dad, "Dad, can I have a haircut like you?" His dad was proud and happy. He said, "Of course, Timmy. You are a brave and smart boy. Come on, let's go to the barber together." + +Timmy sat on a small chair next to his dad. He let the barber put a cape around his neck. He let the barber use scissors and a comb to cut his hair. He talked to the barber and made him laugh. He smiled and nodded. He did not cry or hide. He looked happy and handsome. + +Timmy got a sticker and a candy from his dad. He said, "Thank you, dad. I like my haircut. It does not hurt. It feels cool. I look nice." His dad said, "You're welcome, Timmy. I'm glad you like your haircut. You do look nice. And you know what? You also learned something important today. You learned to care about yourself and your appearance. You learned to face your fears and try new things. You learned to trust your dad and the barber. You learned to be brave and smart. I'm very proud of you, Timmy." + +Timmy hugged his dad and said, "I love you, dad. You are the best dad ever." His dad hugged him back and said, "I love you too, Timmy. You are the best son ever." + +The end. +Lila and Tom were friends who lived in a small village. They liked to play and explore together. One day, they found a big hill near the forest. They wanted to see what was on the other side. + +"Let's go up the hill and look," said Lila. + +"OK, but we have to be back before dark," said Tom. + +They climbed the hill and saw a strange sight. There was another village, but it was very different from theirs. The houses were made of metal and glass, and there were many loud and fast machines. The people wore unusual clothes and had strange things in their hands. + +"Wow, this is amazing," said Lila. "Let's go and see more." + +"No, this is scary," said Tom. "We don't belong here. Let's go back." + +But Lila did not listen. She ran towards the other village, leaving Tom behind. She wanted to touch and try everything. She did not notice that the people were angry and afraid of her. They shouted and chased her away. She got lost and scared. + +Tom waited for Lila, but she did not come back. He was worried and sad. He decided to go and look for her. He followed her footprints and found her hiding behind a big trash can. She was crying and hurt. + +"Lila, I'm here," said Tom. "I'm sorry, I should have gone with you. Are you OK?" + +"Tom, I'm sorry, I should have listened to you. This place is bad. Can we go back?" said Lila. + +"Yes, let's go back," said Tom. He helped her up and they ran back to the hill. They crossed the hill and saw their village. They felt happy and safe. + +They learned a lesson that day. They learned that curiosity is good, but they should also be careful and respectful of other places and people. They learned that their village was their home, and they should love and appreciate it. They learned that they should always stick together and help each other. They learned that friendship is the best thing in the world. The end. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They had a spray bottle and a bucket of water. They liked to spray each other and laugh. + +"Spray, spray, spray!" Lily said, as she squirted water at Ben. Ben dodged and ran behind a tree. + +"Ha, ha, you can't get me!" Ben said, sticking out his tongue. + +Lily ran after him, but she tripped on a rock and fell. She hurt her knee and started to cry. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily said, holding her knee. + +Ben heard her cry and came out from behind the tree. He saw Lily on the ground and felt sorry for her. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" Ben asked, kneeling next to her. + +Lily looked up at him and sniffed. She saw his chubby face and his wet hair. She smiled a little. + +"I'm okay, Ben. Thank you for asking," Lily said. + +Ben smiled back and hugged her. He picked up the spray bottle and the bucket. + +"Come on, Lily. Let's go inside and get a band-aid for your knee. And maybe a cookie, too," Ben said. + +Lily nodded and took his hand. They walked to the house, leaving the spray bottle and the bucket in the garden. They were still friends. +Lily and Sam were playing in the park. They liked to run, slide and swing. They had fun with their toys and friends. But then, Lily noticed something on the bench. It was a jacket. A fancy jacket. It was shiny and soft and had many colors. + +"Wow, look at this jacket!" Lily said to Sam. "It is so pretty! I want to try it on!" + +Sam looked at the jacket. He did not think it was pretty. He thought it was ugly and silly. He did not want to try it on. + +"No, Lily, don't touch it!" Sam said. "It is not yours! It belongs to someone else! They might come back and get angry!" + +But Lily did not listen to Sam. She was curious and excited. She picked up the jacket and put it on. It was too big for her, but she did not care. She felt fancy and happy. She twirled and danced and laughed. + +"Look at me, Sam! I am a princess!" Lily said. "Don't I look beautiful?" + +Sam shook his head. He did not like Lily's game. He was worried and scared. He wanted Lily to take off the jacket and put it back. He tried to tell her, but she did not hear him. She was too busy having fun. + +Then, they heard a loud voice. It was a man. A big man. A angry man. He was coming towards them. He was the owner of the jacket. He saw Lily wearing his jacket. He was very mad. + +"Hey, you little thief! Give me back my jacket!" the man yelled. "How dare you take my jacket! It is very expensive and special! It is not for kids like you!" + +The man grabbed Lily by the arm. He pulled off the jacket. He threw it over his shoulder. He glared at Lily and Sam. He scared them very much. + +"Go away, you brats! And don't ever touch my things again!" the man said. "Or I will call the police and make you sorry!" + +The man walked away. He left Lily and Sam alone. They were shocked and sad. They did not understand why the man was so mean. They did not mean to hurt him or his jacket. They just wanted to play. + +Lily and Sam ran to their mom. They told her what happened. They cried and hugged her. She comforted them and said sorry. She said they should not take things that are not theirs. She said they should be careful and respectful. She said she loved them. + +Lily and Sam learned a lesson. They never played with jackets again. They never felt fancy again. They only felt sorry. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play together, but sometimes they fight. One day, they want to play with the same toy car. Anna grabs the car first, but Ben pulls it from her. Anna cries and complains to Mom. + +"Mom, Ben took my car! He is mean!" Anna says. + +Mom is busy making lunch. She tells Anna and Ben to share the car nicely, or she will take it away. Ben does not want to share. He runs away with the car, up the stairs. Anna follows him, shouting. + +"Give me back my car, Ben! It is mine!" Anna says. + +Ben reaches the top of the stairs. He sees an adorable kitten sleeping on a pillow. He forgets about the car and puts it down. He goes to pet the kitten, but the kitten wakes up and hisses. Ben is scared and runs back down the stairs. + +Anna sees the car and the kitten. She picks up the car and smiles. She also pets the kitten gently. The kitten purrs and snuggles with Anna. Anna is happy and says thank you to the kitten. + +"Mom, look! I have the car and the kitten! The kitten is so cute and soft!" Anna says. + +Mom comes to see Anna and the kitten. She smiles and hugs them both. She tells Ben to apologize to Anna and the kitten. Ben says he is sorry and asks if he can play with them. Anna says yes, but only if he shares the car. Ben agrees and they all play together. Mom is proud of them and gives them lunch. +Tom and Sue were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big hole in the ground. They wanted to see what was inside. + +They went near the hole and looked down. They saw something shiny. It was gold! They wanted to take some gold and keep it. They climbed down the hole. + +But when they reached the gold, they saw something else. It was a big rat. It was scary. It had sharp teeth and red eyes. It was guarding the gold. It did not want to share. + +The rat saw Tom and Sue and made a loud noise. It ran towards them. Tom and Sue were afraid. They dropped the gold and ran back to the hole. They climbed up as fast as they could. + +They got out of the hole and ran away. They did not want to see the rat again. They did not want the gold anymore. They learned that some things are not worth it. They were happy to be safe. They hugged each other and went home. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play in the park. There is a big pond in the park. The pond has ducks and fish. + +One day, Sara and Tom go to the pond with their mom. Sara wants to feed the ducks. She has some bread in her hand. Tom wants to splash the water. He has a stick in his hand. + +"Tom, come here and feed the ducks with me," Sara says. She is bossy. She always tells Tom what to do. + +"No, I want to splash the water. It is fun," Tom says. He is naughty. He does not listen to Sara. + +Tom runs to the edge of the pond. He swings his stick and hits the water. Splash! The water goes up in the air. Tom laughs. He does it again. Splash! + +Sara is angry. She walks to Tom and tries to take his stick. "Stop it, Tom. You are scaring the ducks. Give me the stick," she says. + +Tom does not want to give the stick. He pulls it back. Sara pulls it too. They tug and tug. The stick breaks. Sara and Tom fall into the pond. Splash! + +Mom hears the splash. She runs to the pond. She sees Sara and Tom in the water. They are wet and cold. They are crying. + +Mom helps Sara and Tom out of the pond. She wraps them in a towel. She is not happy. She scolds Sara and Tom. + +"Sara, you are too bossy. You should let Tom play what he wants. Tom, you are too naughty. You should not splash the water. You could hurt yourself or the ducks. Now you are both in trouble. We have to go home and change your clothes. No more playing in the park today," she says. + +Sara and Tom are sorry. They say sorry to mom. They say sorry to each other. They hug and make up. They learn their lesson. They promise to be nice and share next time. +Lila was a fairy who liked to shine. She had a wand that made sparkles and a dress that was pink and shiny. She flew around the garden and made the flowers and the birds happy. + +But not everyone liked Lila. Rex was a big, ugly frog who lived in the pond. He was green and slimy and had warts on his skin. He did not like anything shiny or pretty. He liked to croak and splash and scare the other animals. + +One day, Rex saw Lila shining in the sun. He was angry and jealous. He jumped out of the pond and tried to catch her. He opened his mouth wide and said, "I will eat you, you silly fairy. You are too shiny and too pink. You make my eyes hurt." + +Lila was scared and flew away. She did not know what to do. She saw a big tree and hid behind it. She hoped Rex would not find her. She said, "Please, please, go away, you mean frog. You are too ugly and too green. You make my heart sad." + +But Rex did not go away. He followed Lila and found her behind the tree. He said, "Ha, ha, I found you, you sneaky fairy. You cannot hide from me. I will eat you and make you stop shining." + +Lila was very scared and cried. She wished someone would help her. She said, "Please, please, someone help me. This frog is bad and wants to hurt me. I want to shine and make everyone happy." + +Then, she heard a voice. It was Ben, a friendly bee who lived in the tree. He said, "Don't worry, Lila. I will help you. You are a good fairy and a friend. You make me happy with your shine." + +Ben flew out of the tree and buzzed around Rex. He said, "Go away, you nasty frog. You are not welcome here. You are rude and mean. You make everyone unhappy with your croak." + +Rex was surprised and annoyed. He did not like bees. They had stings and could hurt him. He said, "Ouch, ouch, leave me alone, you pesky bee. You are too small and too yellow. You make my skin itch." + +Ben did not leave him alone. He buzzed louder and faster and stung Rex on his nose. Rex yelped and jumped back into the pond. He said, "Ow, ow, that hurts, you horrible bee. You are too sharp and too brave. You make me run away." + +Lila was happy and relieved. She thanked Ben and gave him a hug. She said, "Thank you, thank you, you wonderful bee. You are a hero and a friend. You make me safe and happy with your buzz." + +Ben smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lila. You are a lovely fairy and a friend. You make me proud and happy with your shine." + +They flew away together and shone and buzzed in the garden. They made the flowers and the birds happy. And Rex never bothered them again. +Anna loves to watch cars. She likes the cars that go fast and make loud noises. She wants to be a famous car driver when she grows up. She has a toy car that she plays with every day. + +One day, Anna sees a big car outside her house. It is shiny and red and has a number on the door. She runs to the window and looks at it. She sees a man get out of the car. He has a helmet and a suit. He looks like a car driver. + +Anna runs to the door and opens it. She runs to the man and says, "Hello, are you a famous car driver?" + +The man smiles and nods. He says, "Yes, I am. My name is Max. I drive this car in races. Do you like cars?" + +Anna nods. She says, "Yes, I love cars. I have a toy car. It is red like yours. Can I see your car?" + +Max nods. He says, "Sure, you can. Come with me. I will show you my car. It is very fast and has a lot of speed. Do you want to sit in it?" + +Anna nods. She says, "Yes, please. That would be awesome. Thank you, Max. You are very nice." + +Max takes Anna to his car and helps her sit in it. He shows her the steering wheel, the pedals, the buttons and the gauges. He tells her what they do and how they work. Anna listens and learns. She feels happy and excited. She thinks Max is the best car driver ever. She wants to be like him someday. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big hill. They wanted to climb it and see the view. + +They ran up the hill. They were happy and tired. They reached the top and looked around. They saw trees, flowers, birds and houses. They saw the sun and the sky. They saw the park and the swings. They liked the view. + +But they also saw something else. They saw a big pile of trash. It was near the hill. It was dirty and smelly. It had cans, bottles, papers and food. It had flies and rats. It was disgusting. + +Lily and Tom did not like the trash. They felt sad and angry. They said, "Who put the trash here? Why don't they care? They are hurting the park and the animals. They are making the view bad." + +They decided to do something. They ran down the hill. They found a big bag. They went back to the trash. They started to pick it up and put it in the bag. They worked hard and fast. They wanted to make the park clean and nice. + +They finished the job. They looked at the hill. They saw no trash. They saw only trees, flowers, birds and houses. They saw the sun and the sky. They saw the park and the swings. They liked the view. + +They smiled and hugged. They said, "We did it! We made the park better. We care. We are good friends." They ran to the swings and played. They were happy and proud. +Jen and Sam liked to play with water. They had a big hose in the garden. They took turns to spray each other with the hose. They laughed and screamed as the water made them wet and cold. + +One day, they saw a big orange on the tree. It was ripe and juicy. They wanted to eat it. They tried to reach it, but it was too high. They had an idea. They used the hose to spray the orange. They hoped it would fall down. + +They sprayed and sprayed, but the orange did not move. It was too strong. The water bounced off the orange and hit them in the face. They got more wet and cold. They also got dizzy. The water made them spin and fall. + +"Stop, stop!" Jen said. "I feel sick. The orange is too hard." + +"Me too," Sam said. "Let's go inside. Maybe Mom has some orange juice for us." + +They dropped the hose and ran to the house. They left the orange on the tree. They did not want to play with water anymore. They wanted to drink some orange juice and rest. +Ben and Sam were brothers who liked to play with toys. One day, they saw a big sign that said "Sell your old toys and get money". They thought that was a good idea, because they wanted to buy new toys. + +They went to their room and found a lot of toys that they did not play with anymore. They put them in a big bag and took them to the sign. There was a man who said he would buy their toys for a little money. Ben and Sam were happy and gave him the bag. + +But when they opened the money, they saw that it was not real. It was paper with funny pictures on it. They tried to get their toys back, but the man was gone. He had tricked them and taken their toys. + +Ben and Sam were very sad and angry. They had no toys and no money. They went back to their home and told their mom what happened. Their mom was not happy either. She said they should not sell their toys without asking her first. She said they should be careful of strangers who offer easy deals. She said they should be happy with what they have and not be greedy. + +She gave them a mop and told them to clean the floor as a punishment. Ben and Sam did not like that. They wished they had not sold their toys. They learned a hard lesson that day. +Tom and Sam were best friends. They liked to play with cars and balls and watch cartoons together. They always shared their toys and snacks and helped each other. They were loyal friends. + +One day, Tom's mom said they had to move to another town. Tom was sad and scared. He did not want to leave Sam and his home. He packed his things in a big box and hugged Sam goodbye. + +"Will you write to me?" Tom asked Sam. + +"Of course I will. You are my best friend. I will miss you a lot," Sam said. + +They promised to keep in touch and watch the same cartoons on TV. + +But after Tom moved, he did not get any letters from Sam. He tried to call him, but Sam never answered. He felt lonely and hurt. He wondered if Sam had forgotten him or found a new friend. + +He watched cartoons by himself, but they did not make him happy. He missed Sam and his old home. He wished he could go back and play with Sam again. + +He did not know that Sam was also sad and angry. He did not get any letters from Tom either. He tried to call him, but Tom never answered. He felt betrayed and jealous. He wondered if Tom had lied to him or liked his new town better. + +He watched cartoons by himself, but they did not make him laugh. He missed Tom and their fun times. He wished he could see Tom and tell him how he felt. + +But they never talked to each other again. They grew up and forgot their loyal friendship. They lost their chance to be happy. The end. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the garden. One day, they find a hose near the flowers. Tom has an idea. + +"Let's play with the hose!" he says. "We can make water come out and spray each other!" + +Sam agrees. He turns on the tap and holds the hose. Tom runs away and laughs. Sam chases him and sprays him with water. Tom gets wet and cold. He tries to grab the hose from Sam. + +"Give me the hose!" he shouts. "It's my turn!" + +"No, it's mine!" Sam says. "You can't have it!" + +They pull the hose and tug it. The hose is strong. It does not break. But the tap is not strong. It breaks. Water comes out very fast and very hard. It hits Tom and Sam. They fall down and scream. + +"Help! Help!" they cry. "The water is too much!" + +Mom hears them. She runs to the garden. She sees the water and the broken tap. She is angry. + +"What have you done?" she asks. "You have made a big mess!" + +She turns off the water and picks up the hose. She takes Tom and Sam inside. She gives them towels and dry clothes. She makes them soup. The soup is spicy. It makes their mouths hot. + +"Sorry, Mom," Tom and Sam say. "We were just playing." + +Mom sighs. She hugs them and kisses them. + +"I know, I know," she says. "But next time, be careful with the hose. And don't waste water. Water is precious. You have to gain it, not lose it." +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play with toys, draw pictures and share snacks. One day, Lily had a big red lollipop. It was her favorite. She licked it and smiled. + +Ben saw the lollipop and wanted it. He asked Lily, "Can I have some?" Lily said, "No, it's mine." Ben felt angry. He grabbed the lollipop and ran away. Lily cried and chased him. + +Ben ran to the park and hid behind a tree. He licked the lollipop and felt happy. But then he saw a big dog. The dog was ugly and scary. It had sharp teeth and dirty fur. It barked and ran towards Ben. + +Ben was afraid. He dropped the lollipop and ran away. The dog picked up the lollipop and ate it. Ben felt sad and sorry. He lost his lollipop and his friend. + +He went back to Lily and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was bad. I took your lollipop and the dog ate it. Please forgive me." Lily was still sad, but she saw that Ben was sorry. She said, "It's okay, Ben. I forgive you. You are still my friend." They hugged and smiled. They decided to go to the store and buy another lollipop. They shared it and played together. They were happy again. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom. One day, they see a small kitten under a tree. The kitten is black and white and has blue eyes. It looks scared and hungry. + +"Mom, can we help the kitten?" Lily asks. + +"Sure, sweetie. Let's see if it needs a friend," mom says. + +They walk slowly to the kitten and sit on the grass. Mom holds out her hand and makes a soft sound. The kitten comes closer and sniffs mom's hand. Then it rubs its head on mom's fingers and purrs. + +"Hello, little one. You are very cute," mom says. + +"Can we keep it, mom? Please?" Ben begs. + +Mom smiles and looks at Lily and Ben. "Well, we have to make sure it doesn't belong to anyone else. And we have to take it to the vet and get it some food and toys. And we have to ask dad if he agrees. But if we can, I think we can give it a good home. What do you think?" + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Lily and Ben say together. + +They pick up the kitten and hug it gently. The kitten cuddles with them and makes happy noises. + +"Let's go home and show dad our new friend. What should we name it?" mom asks. + +Lily and Ben think for a moment. Then they say the same word. + +"Fit!" + +They laugh and mom nods. + +"Fit. I like it. It's a good name for a brave and strong kitten. And we will protect it and love it always," mom says. + +They walk home with Fit in their arms. They are very happy and excited. They can't wait to make Fit feel welcome and safe. They are a family. +Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to play outside in the sun. Sam has a hose. He can make water come out of it. Ben has a ball. He can throw it and catch it. + +One day, Sam and Ben are playing in the yard. Sam thinks it is too hot. He wants to cool down. He has an idea. He turns on the hose and sprays water at Ben. Ben is surprised. He gets wet and cold. He does not like it. + +"Hey, stop it!" Ben shouts. "That is not nice!" + +Sam laughs. He thinks it is funny. He sprays more water at Ben. Ben runs away. He tries to hide behind a tree. Sam follows him. He still has the hose. + +Ben thinks Sam is mean. He wants to make him stop. He has an idea. He sees a lazy cat sleeping on the porch. He picks up the ball and throws it at the cat. The cat wakes up. It is angry. It hisses and scratches. It jumps off the porch and chases Ben. + +"Help!" Ben screams. "The cat is after me!" + +Sam hears Ben. He stops spraying water. He sees the cat. He thinks it is scary. He drops the hose and runs to Ben. He tries to help him. He picks up a stick and waves it at the cat. The cat stops. It runs away. + +Sam and Ben hug each other. They are safe. They are sorry. They say sorry to each other. They say sorry to the cat. They say sorry to the hose. They decide to play nicely. They share the hose and the ball. They have fun. They are happy. +On Wednesday, Tim and Lily went to the park with their mom. They saw a big pile of leaves and wanted to play in it. But their mom said no, because the leaves were dry and could burn. + +"Please, mom, just for a little bit," Tim begged. + +"No, Tim, it's too dangerous. The leaves could catch fire and hurt you and Lily. And the park people would be very angry. We have to respect nature and keep it clean and safe," mom said. + +Tim and Lily were sad, but they listened to their mom. They played on the swings and the slide instead. They had fun, but they still looked at the leaves and wondered how they felt. + +Near the park, there was a store that sold cheap toys. Tim and Lily saw a shiny red car and a pretty pink doll in the window. They asked their mom if they could buy them. + +"Sorry, kids, we can't afford them. They are cheap, but they are also bad quality. They will break easily and make you unhappy. We have better toys at home that you can play with," mom said. + +Tim and Lily were sad, but they listened to their mom. They walked away from the store and headed home. They still looked at the toys and wondered how they worked. + +On their way home, they saw a big smoke and heard a loud noise. They ran to see what was happening. They saw the store that sold cheap toys on fire. The red car and the pink doll were burning in the flames. The firemen were trying to put out the fire and save the people. + +Tim and Lily were scared and shocked. They realized that their mom was right. The cheap toys were dangerous and could burn. They were glad they didn't buy them. They hugged their mom and thanked her for keeping them safe. + +Mom smiled and hugged them back. She said, "I'm proud of you, kids. You listened to me and learned a valuable lesson. Sometimes, things that look good are not good for you. And sometimes, things that look bad are not bad for you. You have to be careful and wise and trust me. I love you and I want the best for you." + +Tim and Lily nodded and said, "We love you too, mom. And we're sorry we wanted to play in the leaves and buy the cheap toys. We won't do that again. We're happy with what we have." + +They went home and played with their own toys. They were happy and safe. And they never forgot that Wednesday. +Tom and Anna like to play with bricks. They make houses and towers and cars with bricks. They have many bricks in a big box. + +One day, Tom and Anna want to play with bricks outside. They take the box and go to the yard. They find a nice spot under a tree and start to build. + +"Look, Anna, I made a big house!" Tom says. + +"Wow, Tom, that's great! I made a car!" Anna says. + +They are having fun with bricks. + +But then, a dog comes. The dog is big and brown and loud. He sees the bricks and thinks they are toys. He runs to the bricks and starts to bite them and throw them. + +"Hey, stop that!" Tom shouts. + +"Go away, dog!" Anna cries. + +But the dog does not listen. He breaks the house and the car and the bricks. He makes a big mess. + +Tom and Anna are sad and angry. They try to get their bricks back, but the dog is too fast and strong. He runs away with some bricks in his mouth. + +Tom and Anna look at the broken bricks. They have no more bricks to play with. + +They go back to the house. They tell their mom what happened. + +"I'm sorry, Tom and Anna," mom says. "That was a bad dog. He should not have taken your bricks." + +"Can we get new bricks, mom?" Tom asks. + +"Maybe, Tom. But first, we have to store the old bricks. We have to put them back in the box and in the closet. Maybe we can fix some of them later." + +"OK, mom," Tom says. + +"OK, mom," Anna says. + +They help mom to store the old bricks. They hope they can get new bricks soon. They still like to play with bricks. +Sara and Ben like to play in the yard. They have a big pile of leaves that they jump in. They laugh and throw leaves at each other. They are happy. + +But then they see Dad coming with a rake. He wants to clean the yard. He says they have to help him. Sara and Ben do not want to help. They want to play. + +They try to hide behind the pile of leaves. But Dad sees them. He says they have to come out. He says they have to rake the leaves into a bag. He gives them a small rake each. The rakes are thin and light. They do not seem very good for raking. + +Sara and Ben try to rake the leaves. But the rakes are too small. They do not pick up many leaves. The leaves fly away in the wind. Sara and Ben get tired and bored. They do not like raking. + +They look at Dad. He has a big rake. He picks up a lot of leaves. He fills the bag quickly. He seems happy. He likes raking. + +Sara and Ben have an idea. They ask Dad if they can use his rake. Dad says yes. He gives them his big rake. They take turns with it. They rake the leaves into the bag. They have fun. They like raking. + +Dad smiles. He is proud of them. He says they did a good job. He says they can play in the yard again. He says he will make them a snack. Sara and Ben are happy. They hug Dad. They say they love him. They love raking. +Lily liked to taste new things. She tasted fruits, vegetables, cheese, bread, and even some bugs. She wanted to know how everything tasted. But she did not like to taste medicine. Medicine was bitter and yucky. + +One day, Lily was sick. She had a fever and a sore throat. Her mom said she had to take some medicine to feel better. Lily did not want to take the medicine. She hid under the bed and said, "No, no, no!" + +Her mom looked at the calendar on the wall. It was a thin paper with numbers and pictures. She said, "Lily, today is a special day. Do you know what day it is?" + +Lily peeked out from under the bed. She saw the calendar. It had a picture of a cake and candles. She said, "It is my birthday!" + +Her mom said, "Yes, it is your birthday. And I have a surprise for you. But you have to take your medicine first. Then you can see your surprise." + +Lily thought about her surprise. She wondered what it was. She hoped it was something nice and tasty. She said, "Okay, I will take my medicine. But only a little bit." + +Her mom gave her a spoonful of medicine. Lily closed her eyes and pinched her nose. She tasted the medicine. It was bitter and yucky. She made a face and said, "Blech!" + +Her mom said, "Good girl. You did it. Now you can see your surprise." + +She took Lily to the kitchen. There was a big cake on the table. It had pink frosting and sprinkles. It had four candles. It smelled sweet and yummy. Lily smiled and said, "Wow! A cake! For me?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, a cake for you. Happy birthday, Lily. You are a brave and curious girl. I love you." + +Lily hugged her mom and said, "I love you too, mom. Thank you for the cake. Can I taste it?" + +Her mom said, "Of course you can. But first, make a wish and blow out the candles." + +Lily closed her eyes and made a wish. She wished to taste more new things. But not medicine. She opened her eyes and blew out the candles. She said, "Yay! I did it!" + +Her mom said, "You did it. Now let's cut the cake and share it with everyone." + +Lily said, "Okay. But can I have the biggest piece?" + +Her mom said, "Sure. You deserve it. You are a good taster." + +Lily said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best." + +They cut the cake and ate it. It tasted sweet and yummy. Lily was happy. She had a good birthday. She had a good mom. And she had a good cake. +Sara and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big bridge over a small river. They want to cross the bridge and see what is on the other side. + +"Let's go, Sara!" Ben says. He runs to the bridge and starts to walk on it. + +"Wait for me, Ben!" Sara says. She follows him, but she is a little scared. The bridge is high and shaky. She holds Ben's hand. + +They reach the middle of the bridge. They hear a loud splash from the river. They stop and look down. + +"What was that?" Sara asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe a fish?" Ben says. + +They lean over the railing and try to see the water. They see something yellow and round. It is moving and making bubbles. + +"Look, Sara! It's a duck!" Ben says. + +"A duck? Where?" Sara says. + +She peeks over the railing and sees the duck too. It is yellow and fluffy. It has a long neck and a flat beak. It is swimming and quacking. + +"Hello, duck!" Sara says. + +"Quack, quack!" the duck says. + +The duck looks up and sees Sara and Ben. It is happy to see them. It swims closer to the bridge and wags its tail. + +"Can we feed the duck, Ben?" Sara asks. + +"Sure, Sara. I have some bread in my pocket. Do you want some?" Ben says. + +He takes out a piece of bread and breaks it into small pieces. He gives some to Sara and keeps some for himself. They throw the bread to the duck. The duck catches the bread and eats it. It makes more bubbles and quacks. + +"Thank you, Sara and Ben!" the duck says. + +"You're welcome, duck!" Sara and Ben say. + +They smile and wave to the duck. The duck smiles and waves back. They are all friends. They enjoy the bridge and the river. They have fun. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play with their toys. But they do not like to share. One day, Sara sees a cute doll in Tom's room. She wants to play with it. She sneaks into his room and takes the doll. + +Tom comes back from the garden. He wants to play with his doll. He does not see it in his room. He is angry. He thinks Sara took it. He goes to her room and starts to search. He sees his doll on her bed. He grabs it and shouts at Sara. + +"Give me back my doll! It is mine! You are bad!" + +Sara cries and says, "No, it is mine! You have many toys! You are mean!" + +They pull the doll and fight. The doll breaks. They both cry louder. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see. She sees the broken doll and the twins. She is sad and angry. She says, "What did you do? You broke the doll! You did not share! You did not ask! You are naughty!" + +She takes the doll and puts it in the trash. She says, "You will not play with any toys today. You will stay in your rooms. This is your punish. I hope you learn to be nice and share." + +Sara and Tom feel sorry. They hug each other and say, "We are sorry, Mom. We are sorry, twin. We will share and ask next time. We love you." + +Mom smiles and says, "I love you too. But you still have to stay in your rooms. Maybe you can read a book or draw a picture. And tomorrow, we will buy a new doll for both of you." + +Sara and Tom nod and go to their rooms. They think about their mistake and their mom. They wish they had been good and not broken the cute doll. +Tom and Lily were playing with their blocks. They liked to build towers and houses and cars. Tom had a lot of red blocks and Lily had a lot of blue blocks. They shared some of their blocks with each other. + +But then Tom saw a white block that Lily had. He wanted it very much. He thought it was special and pretty. He grabbed it from Lily's hand and said, "This is mine now!" + +Lily was sad and angry. She said, "No, Tom, that is not nice! That is my block! Give it back to me!" + +Tom did not want to give it back. He said, "No, Lily, I like it! It is mine!" + +They started to pull the block from each other. They shouted and cried. They made a big mess of their blocks. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw Tom and Lily fighting over the white block. She said, "Stop, stop, stop! What are you doing? Why are you fighting?" + +Tom and Lily told Mom what happened. Mom said, "Tom, you should not take Lily's block without asking. That is not kind. Lily, you should not yell at Tom. That is not polite. You are both wrong. You need to say sorry to each other and share your blocks." + +Tom and Lily felt sorry for what they did. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They said, "We forgive you. We are still friends." + +Mom smiled and said, "That is good. I am proud of you. Now you can play nicely together. And you can both use the white block. It is not special. It is just a block." + +Tom and Lily nodded and said, "Okay, Mom. Thank you." + +They played with their blocks again. They used the white block to make a snowman. They had fun and laughed. They were happy. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the garden. One day, they find a big bone. They think it is from a dinosaur. + +"Wow, look at this bone!" Tom says. "It is so big and old!" + +"Let's bury it and dig it up again!" Sam says. "It will be fun!" + +They dig a hole and put the bone in it. Then they cover it with dirt. They pretend to be explorers and look for more bones. + +But they forget where they buried the bone. They dig and dig, but they cannot find it. + +"Where is the bone?" Tom asks. "We lost it!" + +"Maybe a dog took it!" Sam says. "Or a monster!" + +They are sad and scared. They rub their eyes and cry. + +Mom hears them and comes to the garden. She sees the hole and the dirt. + +"What are you doing, boys?" she asks. "Why are you crying?" + +"We buried a dinosaur bone and we can't find it!" Tom says. + +"A dinosaur bone?" Mom says. "Are you sure?" + +She looks at the bone. She laughs. It is not a dinosaur bone. It is a chicken bone from dinner. + +"Boys, this is not a dinosaur bone. This is a chicken bone. You were foolish to bury it. You wasted your time and made a mess." + +Tom and Sam feel silly. They say sorry to Mom. They help her clean the garden. They learn not to bury chicken bones. +Lila and Ben were friends who liked to play in the woods. They found a big tree with a long branch. They wanted to hang a swing from the branch, so they could swing high and have fun. + +They looked for some lumber to make the swing. They saw a pile of lumber near a house. The lumber was beautiful, with different colors and shapes. They thought the people who lived in the house would not mind if they took some lumber. + +They took some lumber and carried it to the tree. They tied a rope to the branch and to the lumber. They made a swing. They took turns to swing on the swing. They laughed and shouted. + +But the people who lived in the house heard them. They were angry. They came out of the house and saw the swing. They saw that the lumber was theirs. They had worked hard to make the lumber for their new fence. + +They yelled at Lila and Ben. They told them to get off the swing and give back the lumber. They said they were bad and naughty. They said they would tell their parents. + +Lila and Ben were scared. They got off the swing and dropped the lumber. They ran away from the woods. They cried and felt sorry. They wished they had asked before they took the lumber. They wished they had not made the swing. They wished they had not played in the woods. They had a bad ending. +Tim and Sam were playing in the park. They saw a big pipe near the fence. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's go in the pipe!" said Tim. + +"No, it is scary!" said Sam. + +But Tim did not listen. He ran to the pipe and crawled inside. Sam followed him. He did not want to be alone. + +The pipe was dark and cold. They heard strange noises. They saw rats and spiders. They were scared. + +"Let's go back!" said Sam. + +But Tim wanted to go on. He saw a light at the end of the pipe. He thought it was the way out. + +He pushed Sam aside and ran to the light. But it was not the way out. It was a fire. Someone had thrown a match in the pipe. + +Tim screamed. He felt the heat and the smoke. He turned around and ran back to Sam. + +"Help me!" he cried. + +Sam was angry and scared. He slapped Tim on the face. + +"That was stupid!" he said. "You could have burned us!" + +He grabbed Tim's hand and pulled him out of the pipe. They ran to the fence and climbed over it. They saw a man with a hose. He was putting out the fire. + +"Are you kids okay?" he asked. + +They nodded. They were dirty and coughing. But they were alive. + +They learned a lesson. They never went in the pipe again. It was too scary. +Lily and Ben were hungry. They wanted to eat something yummy. They went to the kitchen and opened the refrigerator. They saw a big cake with pink frosting and sprinkles. It looked so good. + +"Wow, cake!" Lily said. "Can we have some?" + +"I don't know," Ben said. "Mom said we have to wait for dinner. But maybe just a little bit?" + +They took a knife and cut a small piece of cake. They put it on a plate and shared it. It was sweet and soft. They felt happy. + +But then they heard a loud noise. It was Mom. She came into the kitchen and saw the cake. She looked angry. + +"Who ate the cake?" she asked. "That was for Grandma's birthday!" + +Lily and Ben felt scared. They did not want to get in trouble. They did not know what to say. + +They heard another noise. It was Max, their dog. He ran into the kitchen and jumped on the table. He saw the cake and licked it. He liked it too. + +"Bad dog!" Mom shouted. "Get down!" + +Max did not listen. He was fierce. He growled and barked. He wanted more cake. + +Lily and Ben felt sorry. They knew they made a big mess. They wished they did not eat the cake. + +They looked at Mom. They said, "We're sorry, Mom. We ate the cake. We were hungry. We did not mean to ruin Grandma's birthday." + +Mom sighed. She felt mad, but also sad. She loved Lily and Ben, but they did not listen to her. She said, "I'm disappointed in you. You should not eat the cake without asking. You should not lie to me. You should not let Max on the table. You have to say sorry to Grandma too. And you have to help me clean up." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They felt bad. They wanted to make Mom happy. They said, "We're sorry, Mom. We love you. We love Grandma too. We will help you. We will not do it again." + +Mom hugged them. She felt better. She said, "I love you too. But you have to learn from your mistakes. Now let's see if we can save some cake for Grandma." +Lily and Ben were playing with their dolls in the living room. They liked to pretend that their dolls were having a tea party. Lily had a pink mug and Ben had a blue mug. They filled their mugs with water from the kitchen and poured some for their dolls. + +"Would you like some more tea, Miss Daisy?" Lily asked her doll in a high voice. + +"Yes, please, Miss Lily. You are very charming and kind," her doll answered in Lily's voice. + +Ben giggled and made his doll say, "Me too, me too. I want more tea, Mr. Tom." + +Lily and Ben smiled at each other and poured more water for their dolls. They were having fun. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise from outside. It sounded like a car horn. They paused and looked at the window. They saw their dad's car in the driveway. He was home from work. + +"Daddy!" Lily and Ben shouted. They dropped their mugs and ran to the door. They hugged their dad and told him about their tea party. + +Their dad smiled and kissed them. He said, "I'm happy to see you, my sweeties. You are very charming and clever. But what are these mugs doing here?" + +Lily and Ben looked at their mugs. They were wet and dirty. They felt sorry. + +"We were playing with our dolls, Daddy. We forgot to put them away," Lily said. + +"We're sorry, Daddy. We'll clean them up," Ben said. + +Their dad nodded and said, "That's okay, my loves. I'm glad you had fun. But next time, please use plastic cups. They are safer and easier to wash." + +Lily and Ben agreed and said, "Yes, Daddy. We love you." + +They took their mugs and their dolls and went to the kitchen. They washed their mugs and put them back in the cupboard. They thanked their dad for coming home and went back to their living room. They continued their tea party with plastic cups. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in the kitchen. They saw a big jar of sugar on the shelf and wanted to taste it. They climbed on a chair and reached for the jar, but it was too heavy for them. + +"Let me hold it, Lily," Ben said. "I am stronger than you." + +"No, I want to hold it," Lily said. "You always take things from me." + +They both pulled the jar and it fell to the floor. The jar broke and the sugar spilled everywhere. The twins were scared and sad. + +"Mama will be very angry," Ben said. "She told us to mind the sugar and not touch it." + +"Maybe we can hide it," Lily said. "We can use the thick rug and cover it." + +They tried to hide the sugar with the rug, but it was too much. The sugar made the rug sticky and dirty. They heard Mama coming and they ran to their room. + +Mama saw the mess in the kitchen and was very angry. She knew it was Lily and Ben who did it. She went to their room and found them hiding under the bed. + +"Lily and Ben, come out right now," Mama said. "You have been very naughty. You did not mind the sugar and you broke the jar. You also ruined the rug and lied to me. You will have no dessert and no story tonight. You will go to bed early and think about what you did." + +Lily and Ben came out and said they were sorry, but Mama was still angry. She took them to their bed and tucked them in. She did not kiss them or hug them. She turned off the light and left. + +Lily and Ben felt very bad. They wished they had minded the sugar and not touched it. They wished they had not fought and lied. They wished Mama would love them again. They cried and hugged each other. They hoped tomorrow would be better. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys. But they do not like to share. They always fight over who gets the best toys. + +One day, Mom tells them to clean their room. She says they have to put their toys in the toy box. She says they have to separate the black toys from the other toys. She says the black toys are dirty and need to be washed. + +Tom and Sam start to clean their room. But they still fight over the toys. Tom says he wants all the black toys. He says they are cool and fun. Sam says he wants some of the black toys too. He says they are not fair and nice. + +They pull and tug on the toys. They yell and cry. They make a big mess. Mom hears them and comes to their room. She is not happy. She says they are naughty and selfish. She says they have to learn to share and be kind. + +She takes away all the black toys. She says they have to earn them back. She says they have to show her they can clean their room and play nicely. She says they have to say sorry to each other and hug. + +Tom and Sam feel sad and sorry. They realize they were wrong. They say sorry to Mom and to each other. They hug and make up. They clean their room and separate the toys. They share and play nicely. They are happy and good. + +Mom sees them and smiles. She is proud and happy. She says they are good and sweet. She says they can have some of the black toys back. She says they have to wash them first. She says they have to keep them clean and tidy. + +Tom and Sam thank Mom and hug her. They wash the black toys and put them in the toy box. They play with them and with the other toys. They have fun and laugh. They learn to share and be kind. + +The moral of the story is: Sharing is caring. Fighting is bad. Cleaning is good. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big slide and wanted to try it. Lily went first. She climbed up the ladder and slid down. She laughed and said, "That was fun!" + +Ben followed her. He climbed up the ladder and slid down. But he slid too fast and flew off the slide. He landed on a tree branch and got stuck. He cried and said, "Help! Help!" + +Lily saw him and ran to him. She said, "Don't worry, Ben. I will rescue you." She looked around and saw a rope. It was hanging from another tree. She grabbed the rope and swung to Ben. She reached him and said, "Hold on to me." She wrapped the rope around them and swung back to the ground. + +They landed safely and hugged. Ben said, "Thank you, Lily. You are brave and smart." Lily said, "You are welcome, Ben. You are my friend." + +They walked back to the slide. They saw some other kids laughing at them. They felt embarrassed. They said, "It was an accident. It could happen to anyone." They decided to play something else. They went to the swings and had fun. They forgot about the slide and the rope. They were happy. +Sara likes to design things. She has many papers and crayons. She draws houses and flowers and animals. She gives her designs to her mom and dad. They say they are very good. + +One day, Sara decides to design a doctor. She thinks doctors are nice and help people. She draws a person with a white coat and a stethoscope. She adds a hat and a bag. She writes "doctor" on the paper. + +She shows her design to her mom. Her mom smiles and says, "That's a wonderful doctor, Sara. What does your doctor do?" + +Sara says, "My doctor helps people who are sick. He listens to their hearts and gives them medicine. He makes them feel better." + +Her mom says, "That's very kind of your doctor. Do you want to be a doctor when you grow up?" + +Sara nods and says, "Yes, I want to be a doctor. I want to help people too." + +Her mom hugs her and says, "You can be anything you want, Sara. You have a big heart and a big imagination. I'm very proud of you." + +Sara feels happy and says, "Thank you, mom. I love you." + +She puts her design on the fridge. She looks at it and smiles. She thinks her doctor is very open and friendly. She hopes to meet him someday. +Sam and Mia are friends. They like to play with a big ball. The ball is red and soft. They can bounce the ball high and catch it. + +One day, they find a new ball in the park. The ball is green and hard. They want to try it. Sam picks up the ball and throws it to Mia. + +"Look, Mia, this ball is different!" Sam says. + +Mia tries to catch the ball, but it is too hard. It hurts her hand. She drops the ball and cries. + +"Ow, ow, ow! This ball is bad!" Mia says. + +The ball bounces away and rolls to a fence. There is a hole in the fence. The ball goes through the hole and into a yard. The yard has a big dog. The dog sees the ball and runs to it. + +"Wow, a ball!" the dog says. He picks up the ball and shakes it. He likes the hard ball. He runs around the yard with the ball in his mouth. + +Sam and Mia see the dog and the ball. They are scared of the dog. They want their ball back. + +"Hey, dog, give us our ball!" Sam says. + +But the dog does not hear them. He is too busy playing with the ball. He does not want to share. + +Sam and Mia are sad. They lose their new ball. They go back to their old ball. The old ball is red and soft. They can bounce the ball high and catch it. + +They decide they like their old ball better. The old ball is good. The old ball is their friend. +Tom and Lily are musicians. They like to play songs with their drums and flutes. They also like to play games with their songs. They try to see who can play faster, louder, or longer. They are very competitive. + +One day, they have a big game. They want to play their songs for their friends and family. They also want to see who is the best musician. They practice a lot and get ready. They are both excited and nervous. + +They go to the park where their friends and family are waiting. They set up their drums and flutes. They say hello and thank you. They start to play their songs. They play fast, loud, and long. They try to impress everyone. They also try to beat each other. + +But then, something bad happens. Tom plays so fast that he drops his drumstick. He tries to catch it, but he can't. He loses his drumstick. He stops playing. He feels sad and embarrassed. He thinks he has lost the game. + +Lily sees what happens. She feels sorry for Tom. She also feels happy that she has won the game. But then, she thinks about something. She thinks about how much she likes playing songs with Tom. She thinks about how much fun they have together. She thinks about how being a musician is not just about winning or losing. She thinks about how being a musician is about sharing and enjoying music. + +She stops playing. She picks up Tom's drumstick. She gives it back to him. She smiles and says, "Let's play together." Tom smiles and says, "OK." They start to play their songs again. They play slower, softer, and shorter. They play for themselves and for each other. They play for their friends and family. They play for the joy of music. + +Everyone claps and cheers. They say, "You are both great musicians!" Tom and Lily hug and say, "Thank you!" They are both happy and proud. They have learned something important. They have learned that being a musician is not about being competitive. It is about being creative and cooperative. +Sara and her mom went to the shop. Sara liked the shop. It had many toys and books and colors. Sara saw a big bear. It was brown and soft and had a red bow. Sara wanted the bear. She ran to the bear and hugged it. + +"Mom, mom, can I have the bear?" Sara asked. She gazed at the bear with big eyes. + +Mom came to Sara and looked at the bear. She shook her head. "No, Sara, you can't have the bear. It is too big and too expensive. We have to go now." + +Sara was sad. She did not want to leave the bear. She cried and kicked and screamed. She did not listen to mom. She held the bear tight. + +Mom was angry. She tried to take the bear from Sara. But Sara was stronger. She pulled the bear away from mom. She ran to the door. She wanted to take the bear home. + +But Sara did not see the car. The car was fast and loud and big. It came to the shop. It did not stop. It hit Sara and the bear. Sara and the bear flew in the air. They fell on the ground. They did not move. + +Mom screamed. She ran to Sara and the bear. She was too late. Sara and the bear were gone. Mom cried and cried. She wished she had said yes to the bear. The bear was harmless. The car was not. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play outside. She had a big yellow ball that she threw and kicked and rolled. She also had a dog named Max who ran after the ball and brought it back to her. They had a lot of fun together. + +One day, Lily and Max were playing in the park when it started to rain. Lily did not like the rain. It made her wet and cold. She wanted to go home. She picked up her yellow ball and called Max. But Max did not come. He was too busy chasing a squirrel. + +Lily was worried. She did not want to leave Max behind. She ran after him and saw him run into the woods. She followed him and saw him stuck in a big hole. He was scared and wet and dirty. He barked and wagged his tail when he saw Lily. + +Lily was brave. She put her yellow ball down and reached for Max. She pulled him out of the hole and hugged him. She was happy that he was safe. She was also grateful that a nice man saw them and helped them get back to the park. He gave them a ride in his car and a towel to dry off. + +Lily and Max went home and told their mom what happened. She was glad that they were okay. She gave them a warm bath and a yummy snack. She also gave them a big hug and a kiss. She told them that they were very good and that she loved them. Lily and Max were tired from their adventure. They decided to rest on the couch with their yellow ball. They snuggled and fell asleep. They had a good day. +Lily was a bossy girl. She liked to tell everyone what to do. She did not like to share her toys or her lollipop. She always wanted to have the biggest and the best. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom and her little brother, Ben. Ben was a quiet boy. He liked to play with his cars and his blocks. He did not mind sharing his toys or his lollipop. He always wanted to make his mom and his sister happy. + +At the park, Lily saw a big slide. She ran to it and climbed to the top. She shouted, "This is my slide! No one else can use it!" She saw a boy waiting at the bottom. She said, "Go away! You can't slide here!" The boy looked sad and walked away. + +Ben saw a small swing. He walked to it and sat on it. He smiled and said, "This is a nice swing. I like to swing." He saw a girl standing next to him. He said, "Do you want to swing too? You can have a turn after me." The girl smiled and said, "Thank you. You are very kind." + +Lily saw Ben and the girl. She got angry. She said, "Ben, come here! That is my swing! You can't share it with anyone!" She ran to the swing and pushed the girl away. She said, "This is my swing! No one else can use it!" The girl looked scared and ran away. + +Ben felt sad and hurt. He said, "Lily, why are you so bossy? Why can't you share? Sharing is fun and nice." Lily said, "I don't care. I don't want to share. I want to have everything for myself." She grabbed Ben's lollipop from his hand and said, "This is my lollipop too! You can't have it!" She licked it and smiled. + +Ben started to cry. He said, "Lily, you are mean. You are not a good sister. You make me unhappy." Lily said, "I don't care. I don't want to be a good sister. I want to be the boss." She laughed and said, "You are a baby. You can't do anything. You can't have anything. You can only cry." + +Mom heard Ben crying. She ran to him and hugged him. She said, "Ben, what happened? Why are you crying?" Ben said, "Lily is bossy. She took my swing and my lollipop. She said I can't have anything. She said I am a baby." Mom said, "Oh, Ben, I'm sorry. Lily is wrong. You are not a baby. You are a big boy. You can have many things. You can have a new lollipop. Here, take this one." She gave him a new lollipop from her bag. Ben said, "Thank you, Mom. You are the best." He smiled and licked his lollipop. + +Mom looked at Lily. She said, "Lily, what did you do? Why did you take Ben's swing and lollipop? Why did you say those things to him?" Lily said, "Because I am the boss. I can do what I want. I can have what I want. I don't want to share. I don't want to be nice." Mom said, "Lily, you are not the boss. You are a little girl. You have to learn to share. You have to learn to be nice. You have to be a good sister. If you don't, you will have no friends. You will have no fun. You will have no lollipop." She took Lily's lollipop from her mouth and threw it in the trash. Lily said, "No! That is my lollipop! Give it back!" Mom said, "No. You don't deserve it. You have to earn it. You have to say sorry to Ben and the other kids. You have to play nicely with them. You have to share your toys and your lollipop. Then, maybe, you can have a new lollipop. But not today. Today, you have to wake up and see how bossy you are. And how unhappy you are." She took Lily by the hand and said, "Come on. We are going home. Now." Lily said, "No! I don't want to go home! I want to stay here! I want to be the boss!" She kicked and screamed. But Mom did not listen. She dragged Lily to the car and drove away. + +Ben watched them go. He felt sorry for Lily. He hoped she would wake up and be a good sister. He hoped she would be happy. He said, "Mom, can we come back to the park tomorrow?" Mom +Timmy did not like vegetables. He liked candy and cake and ice cream. But his mom said he had to eat vegetables every day. She said they were good for him and made him strong and healthy. + +One day, mom made a big salad for lunch. She put lettuce and carrots and tomatoes and cucumbers in a big bowl. She gave Timmy a small plate and a fork. She said, "Timmy, you have to eat some salad. It is yummy and crunchy and colorful." + +Timmy looked at the salad. He did not think it was yummy or crunchy or colorful. He thought it was yucky and soft and green. He did not want to eat it. He pushed his plate away and said, "No, thank you. I want candy." + +Mom was not happy. She said, "Timmy, you have to eat your vegetables. They are good for you. You cannot have candy until you finish your salad. This is serious. You have to listen to me." + +Timmy was not happy either. He did not want to listen to mom. He wanted candy. He saw a big jar of candy on the kitchen counter. He had an idea. He got up from his chair and walked to the counter. He tried to reach the jar of candy. He stretched his arm as high as he could. But he was too short. He could not reach the jar of candy. + +Mom saw what Timmy was doing. She said, "Timmy, stop that. You cannot have candy. You have to eat your salad. Come back to your seat right now." + +Timmy did not stop. He wanted candy. He saw a stool next to the counter. He had another idea. He dragged the stool to the counter. He climbed on the stool. He tried to reach the jar of candy again. He was closer now. He almost touched the jar of candy. + +Mom saw what Timmy was doing. She said, "Timmy, no! That is dangerous. You can fall and hurt yourself. Get down from the stool right now." + +Timmy did not listen. He wanted candy. He reached for the jar of candy one more time. He grabbed the jar of candy. He was happy. He smiled. He opened the jar of candy. He took a handful of candy. He put the candy in his mouth. + +But then something bad happened. The jar of candy was too heavy. Timmy lost his balance. He fell from the stool. He dropped the jar of candy. The jar of candy broke. The candy spilled everywhere. Timmy cried. He was scared and hurt and sorry. + +Mom heard the noise. She ran to the kitchen. She saw what happened. She was worried and angry and sad. She picked up Timmy. She hugged him. She said, "Timmy, are you okay? You were very naughty. You did not listen to me. You made a big mess. You wasted the candy. You could have been hurt very badly. Why did you do that?" + +Timmy sobbed. He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry. I just wanted candy. I did not want vegetables. I did not like salad. I did not mean to be naughty. I did not mean to make a mess. I did not mean to waste the candy. I did not mean to hurt myself. Please don't be mad at me. Please forgive me." + +Mom sighed. She said, "Timmy, I love you. I forgive you. But you have to learn your lesson. You have to eat your vegetables. They are good for you. You cannot have candy all the time. It is bad for you. You have to listen to me. I know what is best for you. I want you to be happy and healthy. Do you understand?" + +Timmy nodded. He said, "I understand, mom. I love you too. I will eat my vegetables. I will listen to you. I will be a good boy. Can I have a hug?" + +Mom smiled. She said, "Of course you can have a hug. You are my sweet boy. Come on, let's clean up this mess. And then we can have some salad. And maybe, just maybe, a little bit of candy." +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play together. On Tuesday, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. + +"Let's play on the slide first!" Lily says. She runs to the slide and climbs up the ladder. Ben follows her. They slide down and laugh. + +"Wow, that was fun!" Ben says. "Do you want to play on the swing now?" + +"Yes, let's go!" Lily says. They run to the swing and take turns pushing each other. They feel the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. + +"Look, there is a dog!" Lily says. She points to a brown dog that is running in the grass. The dog has a collar and a tag. It looks happy and friendly. + +"Can we play with the dog?" Ben asks. He loves dogs. He has a dog at home. His dog is loyal and smart. + +"Maybe, but we have to ask the owner first," Lily says. She is careful and polite. She knows that some dogs are not nice or safe. + +They walk to the dog and see a man sitting on a bench. He is reading a book. He looks up and smiles. + +"Hello, kids. Do you like my dog?" he asks. + +"Yes, he is very cute. What is his name?" Lily asks. + +"His name is Max. He is loyal and playful. Do you want to pet him?" the man asks. + +"Yes, please!" Ben says. He reaches out his hand and lets Max sniff it. Max wags his tail and licks Ben's hand. Ben giggles and strokes Max's fur. + +"Can we play with him?" Lily asks. + +"Sure, but be gentle and don't pull his ears or tail. He likes to fetch and run," the man says. + +"Thank you, mister!" Lily and Ben say. They find a stick and throw it for Max. Max runs after it and brings it back. They play with Max for a long time. They have fun and make a new friend. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. But today, they are bored. They do not want to play with their toys or read their books. + +They look out of the window. They see a big tree. The tree has green leaves and red apples. They see a bird on a branch. The bird is singing. They see a cat on the ground. The cat is lazy. It is sleeping in the sun. + +Lily says, "I want to go outside. I want to see the tree and the bird and the cat. Can we go, Ben?" + +Ben says, "No, we can't. Mom said we have to stay in our room. She is busy. She is making lunch. We have to wait." + +Lily says, "But I don't want to wait. I want to go now. Please, Ben, let's go." + +Ben says, "No, Lily, we have to listen to Mom. She knows what is best. Maybe we can go later. Why don't we play a game? We can pretend we are the bird and the cat. I will be the bird and you will be the cat. OK?" + +Lily thinks for a moment. She likes to pretend. She says, "OK, Ben, we can play. But you have to sing like the bird. And I have to meow like the cat. And we have to be careful not to wake up the lazy cat. OK?" + +Ben says, "OK, Lily, we can do that. Let's start. Tweet, tweet, tweet!" + +Lily says, "Meow, meow, meow!" + +They play and laugh. They forget they are bored. They have fun in their room. They do not see Mom smiling at them from the window. She is happy they are getting along. She is proud of them. She loves them very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat pizza with her family. One day, they ordered a big pizza with lots of toppings. Lily was so excited to eat it. + +As they were eating, Lily's little brother, Max, accidentally knocked over his cup. "Uh-oh, it's going to break!" Lily warned. Her mom quickly grabbed the cup and put it on the table. "Thanks for being so gentle, Lily," her mom said. + +After they finished eating, Lily's dad asked, "Who wants to help me take the pizza box to the kitchen?" Lily eagerly raised her hand. As they were carrying the pizza box, Lily noticed that it was starting to tear. "Daddy, be careful! The box might break!" she said. They made it safely to the kitchen, but Lily knew they had to be gentle with the box. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but one day she got very hungry. So, she went to the kitchen to find something to eat. She saw a big box on the counter and opened it. Inside, there was a yummy cake! She took a big bite and tasted the sweet frosting on top. + +After eating the cake, Lily saw a big piece of cardboard on the floor. She picked it up and started to play with it. She pretended it was a car and drove it around the room. But then, she accidentally put the cardboard in her mouth and it didn't taste good at all! She quickly spit it out. + +Later that day, Lily went outside to play. She saw a black bird flying in the sky. It was so pretty! She watched it for a long time until it flew away. Lily went back inside, feeling happy and full from her yummy cake. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, while playing with her friends, she accidentally hurt her finger. It hurt a lot and she was very sad. + +Her mom saw her crying and asked her what happened. Lily showed her mom her finger and her mom knew what to do. She cleaned the finger and put a band-aid on it to help it heal. She told Lily that it was important to be careful and keep our bodies healthy. + +Lily learned that it's important to be careful and take care of our bodies so we can stay healthy. She also learned that it's okay to ask for help when we need it. Letting someone help us when we're hurt is important so we can feel better and get back to playing! +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Tommy. They loved to play in the garden together. One day, they found a worm and Timmy said, "Look, Tommy! A worm! Let's pick it up!" + +Tommy said, "Ew, no! It's dirty!" + +But Timmy didn't listen and picked up the worm anyway. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise and saw two birds fighting in the sky. + +Tommy said, "Look, Timmy! The birds are fighting!" + +Timmy got scared and dropped the worm. They both ran away and went home. From that day on, they decided to never pick up worms again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bounce on her bed. One day, she bounced so high that she hit her head on the ceiling! + +Her mom came in and asked, "Are you okay, Lily?" + +Lily said, "Yes, I'm okay. I was just being careful, but I wanted to bounce higher!" + +Her mom said, "You need to be careful, Lily. You don't want to hurt yourself. What's your name?" + +Lily smiled and said, "My name is Lily. Can I bounce a little more, please?" + +Her mom said, "Okay, but just be careful." And Lily bounced happily on her bed, being careful not to hit her head again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved Halloween and he wanted to perform in the Halloween play at his school. He practiced every day and he was excited to show everyone what he could do. + +One day, Timmy's mom took him to the pumpkin patch to pick out a pumpkin. Timmy found the perfect pumpkin, it was big and clear of any bumps or bruises. He knew it would be the best pumpkin for his performance. + +On the day of the Halloween play, Timmy was nervous but he remembered to breathe and he did a great job. After the play, his friends came up to him and said, "Wow, Timmy you were amazing!" Timmy smiled and felt proud of himself for practicing so hard. + +Later that night, Timmy's mom helped him carve the pumpkin he picked out. They made a scary face and put a candle inside. When they turned off the lights, the pumpkin glowed and Timmy said, "Look mom, my pumpkin is performing too!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her shiny bracelet every day. One day, she lost her bracelet while playing outside. She felt very sad and started to cry. + +Her mother saw her crying and asked, "What happened, Lily?" + +"I lost my bracelet," Lily answered with tears in her eyes. + +"Don't worry, we will find it together," her mother said. They searched everywhere, but they couldn't find it. Lily felt sadder and sadder. + +Suddenly, her little brother came running with the bracelet in his hand. "Look, Lily, I found your bracelet!" he exclaimed. Lily was so happy and hugged her brother tightly. "Thank you for finding my bracelet," she said with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a clever boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the forest with his friends. One day, Timmy found an axe on the ground. He picked it up and showed it to his friend, Sally. + +Sally asked, "What are you going to do with that axe, Timmy?" + +Timmy replied, "I don't know, Sally. I need to mind it though, so I don't hurt myself." + +Sally said, "That's a good idea, Timmy. Let's go play now." And they ran off to play in the forest, leaving the axe behind. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the green grass. One day, she found a trophy in the grass. She didn't know what it was, so she went to her mommy and asked, "What's this?" + +Her mommy explained, "That's a trophy. It's a special prize that someone won for doing something really good." + +Lily was excited and asked, "Can I win a trophy too?" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Of course! If you work hard and do your best, you can win a trophy too." + +Lily was so happy and ran back outside to play, dreaming of the day when she would win her very own trophy. +Once upon a time, there was a little flower. The flower was very shy and didn't like to talk to other flowers. One day, the sun came out and the flower started to bloom. It was so happy! The flower looked up at the sky and saw some fluffy clouds. The sky was so blue and beautiful. The flower felt brave and decided to say hello to the other flowers. They were all very nice and the flower made some new friends. From that day on, the flower was never shy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine, but she was scared of thunder. One day, Lily and her mom were playing with their toys when they heard a loud noise. + +Lily's mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. It's just thunder. It won't hurt you." + +But Lily was still scared. She asked, "Mommy, can we go inside? I don't like the loud noise." + +Her mom said, "Of course, sweetie. Let's go inside where it's calm and safe." + +Lily felt better inside, and they snuggled up together with a book. Soon, the thunder stopped and the sun came out again. Lily said, "Mommy, I'm not scared anymore. Thank you for keeping me safe." + +And her mom replied, "You're welcome, my little love. I'll always keep you safe from the thunder." +Once upon a time, there was a little spider. The spider lived in a web, which was very tight. It was a nice home, but the spider wanted to change it. + +One day, the spider decided to look for a new home. It crawled around and around, until it found a big tree. The spider climbed up the tree and found a cozy spot to make a new web. + +The spider worked hard to make the new web, and soon it was even better than the old one. The spider was happy with the change and enjoyed its new home very much. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to go for walks with her mommy and daddy. One sunny day, they went for a walk and noticed a big billboard. It had a cheerful picture of a happy boy and girl playing together. + +Lily wanted to go closer to the billboard, but her mommy and daddy said it was too dangerous. They started to walk away, but Lily didn't want to leave. She wanted to see the picture up close. + +Lily started to cry because she couldn't see the picture. Her mommy and daddy tried to calm her down, but she was still upset. Suddenly, a kind man noticed Lily crying and asked what was wrong. + +Lily told him she wanted to see the cheerful picture on the billboard. The man smiled and lifted her up so she could see it. Lily was so happy and thanked the man. Her mommy and daddy were relieved that Lily was safe and happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a big parade in the town. Everyone was excited to see the colorful floats and the marching band. There was a little girl named Lily who was very excited too. She wore a wide smile on her face and held her mommy's hand tightly. + +As they walked along the street, they saw a man dressed in a colorful costume. He was waving at the crowd and making them laugh. Suddenly, the man knelt down and handed Lily a balloon. She was so happy and thanked the man with a big hug. + +Later on, as the parade was coming to an end, Lily's balloon flew away. She was sad, but then she saw the same man again. This time, he was holding a bunch of balloons and he gave one to Lily. She was so happy again and thanked the man once more. From that day on, Lily never forgot the man who knelt down and gave her a balloon. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to dig holes in the ground and hide in them. One day, Benny dug so deep that he ended up underground. He was scared and didn't know how to get back up. + +Luckily, Benny's mom came to his rescue. She reminded Benny to always be careful when digging and to never go too deep. Benny was grateful and promised to be more careful next time. + +After that successful rescue, Benny and his mom went on a fun adventure exploring the underground tunnels. They saw lots of cool bugs and even found a hidden treasure! From then on, Benny always remembered to be safe while digging and to never forget the exciting world that lies underground. +Once upon a time, there was a big brown dog named Max. Max loved to play outside with his basketball. He would bounce it up and down and chase after it. One day, Max saw a small boy walking by. The boy had a big smile on his face and a peaceful look in his eyes. + +Max ran up to the boy and barked, "Hi! Do you want to play with my basketball?" The boy nodded and Max happily gave him the ball. They played together for a while, bouncing the ball and laughing. + +Suddenly, Max got a bit too excited and accidentally bit the basketball too hard. The ball popped and all the air came out. The boy looked sad and Max felt bad. "I'm sorry," Max said. "Let me make it up to you. How about we go for a walk?" The boy smiled again and they walked together, enjoying the peaceful day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, as she was playing, she saw a big hippo walking by. She thought it was so cool, but her friend Tommy said it was disgusting. + +Lily asked, "Why do you think it's disgusting, Tommy?" + +Tommy replied, "Because it's so big and stinky." + +Lily didn't think it was stinky, but she agreed that it was big. As they were talking, the hippo passed by them and Lily waved hello. The hippo waved back and kept on walking. + +Lily and Tommy continued playing, but Lily couldn't stop thinking about the hippo. She thought it was amazing that such a big animal could pass by them so easily. From that day on, Lily loved hippos and thought they were the coolest animals ever. +Once upon a time, there was a cute puppy named Max. Max was very adorable and loved to play all day long. One day, Max's owner took him to the vet for an operation. Max didn't like going to the vet, but he knew it was important to stay healthy. + +While waiting for the operation, Max met a friendly cat named Whiskers. Whiskers asked Max, "Are you nervous about your operation?" Max replied, "A little bit, but I know it's important." Whiskers said, "Don't worry, the vet is very good at what they do. Sometimes they delay the operation to make sure everything is just right." + +Max waited patiently for his turn. Finally, the vet called him in for the operation. Max was a little scared, but he knew he was in good hands. After the operation, Max felt much better and was happy to be back home with his owner. He told Whiskers about his experience and how the vet had delayed the operation to make sure everything went smoothly. Whiskers was glad to hear that Max was doing well and they continued to play together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to swim in the pond with his friends, but he was always fearful of the big, scary cat that lived nearby. + +One day, Ducky and his friends were swimming and having fun when they heard a loud noise. They turned around and saw the cat coming towards them! Ducky was so scared that he froze in place. + +But then, one of Ducky's friends splashed water towards the cat and made him run away. Ducky realized that he didn't have to be so scared all the time, and that he could protect himself by splashing and making noise to scare away the cat. + +From that day on, Ducky always made sure to keep his waist deep in the water so he could splash and protect himself if the cat ever came back. And he lived happily ever after with his friends in the pond. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big balloon. It was red and round and floated high in the sky. One day, the balloon got caught on a tree and started to shrink. The balloon was sad because it was getting smaller and smaller. + +But then, a little girl came by and saw the balloon. She wanted to help the balloon, so she got some tape and tried to fix it. But the tape was not strong enough and the balloon continued to shrink. + +The little girl was sad too, but she had an idea. She ran home as fast as she could and got a big piece of tape. She taped the balloon up and it stopped shrinking. The balloon was happy again and floated away into the sky. The little girl was happy too because she had helped the balloon. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a deaf dog named Max. Max loved to run and play, but he was always anxious and never relaxed. One day, Max's friend, a wise old owl, came to visit him. Owl noticed that Max was always tense and asked him why. Max replied, "I don't know how to relax." + +Owl then taught Max a special trick to relax. He told Max to take a deep breath and imagine a happy place. Max closed his eyes and imagined running in a field, chasing butterflies. He took a deep breath and felt his body relax. From that day on, Max practiced this trick every day, and he became a happier and more relaxed dog. + +The moral of the story is that it's essential to take a break and relax, even if you're always busy, like Max. Everyone needs to find their happy place and take a deep breath. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play games with her friends. One day, they played a game and Lily won! She was so happy and jumped up and down. + +After the game, Lily's mom gave her a package. It was an unusual package because it was wrapped in shiny paper with lots of colors. Lily was excited to open it and see what was inside. + +When she opened the package, she found a new toy. It was a big, fluffy teddy bear. Lily hugged the teddy bear and smiled. She was so happy to win the game and get an unusual package with a new toy inside. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very rude to his friends. He would always say mean things and make fun of them. One day, Timmy's friend Billy got very angry at him. Billy decided to strike Timmy in the face. Timmy cried and ran away. + +Later that day, Timmy's face hurt very badly. He went to the doctor, but it was too late. Timmy had a big bruise on his face that wouldn't go away. Timmy's mom was very sad and upset. She told Timmy that he shouldn't have been so rude to his friends. + +Timmy learned his lesson and decided to be nice to everyone from then on. But, unfortunately, Timmy's face never fully healed. He had to live with the big bruise on his face for the rest of his life. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, he went to the park to play with his ball. There he met a new friend, a player! The player was very good at playing ball and they had lots of fun together. They played for hours until it got dark outside. + +The next day, Timmy went back to the park to play with his new friend but he couldn't find him anywhere. He looked around but the player was nowhere to be seen. Timmy was sad because he wanted to play with his friend again. + +Days went by and Timmy thought he would never see his friend again. But one day, when he was playing in his backyard, he saw a distant figure walking towards him. It was his friend, the player! Timmy was so happy to see him again and they played together all day long. From that day on, they were the best of friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a kind lady named Grandma. She had a big cupboard in her kitchen where she kept all her yummy treats. One day, her grandchild came to visit her. The grandchild was very curious and asked Grandma if she could see what was inside the cupboard. + +Grandma was very generous and said yes. She opened the cupboard and showed the grandchild all the different snacks she had. The grandchild was so happy and asked if she could taste some. Grandma said yes again and let the grandchild test some of the snacks. + +The grandchild loved all the snacks and was very grateful to Grandma for being so generous. From that day on, every time the grandchild visited Grandma, she would always ask to see the cupboard and test some of the yummy treats. And Grandma was always happy to share with her grandchild. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride his bike, but he always forgot to wear his helmet. One day, Timmy fell off his bike and hurt his head. His mom said, "Timmy, you need to wear your helmet so you don't get hurt." + +Timmy felt sad because he didn't want to wear his helmet. But then, his mom gave him a big hug and said, "I know it's not fun, but it will keep you safe." Timmy felt better after the hug and decided to wear his helmet from then on. + +A few days later, Timmy saw a poor little puppy on the street. The puppy looked sad and lonely, so Timmy gave the puppy a big hug. The puppy licked Timmy's face and wagged its tail. Timmy felt happy because he made a new friend. From then on, Timmy always wore his helmet and looked out for poor little animals. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She had a charming smile and loved to play with her toys. One day, her mommy and daddy gave her a big box. They said it was a surprise and told her to start opening it. She was so excited and started tearing the wrapping paper off. + +Inside the box, she found a big teddy bear. She hugged it tight and said, "Thank you mommy and daddy, this is the best surprise ever!" She loved her new teddy bear so much that she wanted to send a picture of it to her grandma. So, her mommy helped her take a picture and send it to her grandma's phone. + +From that day on, the little girl and her teddy bear were inseparable. They went on many adventures together and had lots of fun. And every time she looked at her teddy bear, she remembered the day her mommy and daddy sent it to her as a surprise. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max loved to play fetch with his owner, Sarah. Sarah always threw a big stick for Max to fetch. Max was very reliable and always brought the stick back to Sarah. + +One day, Sarah's friend came to visit. Her name was Emily. Emily brought a big bone to serve to Max. Max was very happy and wagged his tail. He gobbled up the bone in no time. Emily winked at Max and he knew that she was his friend too. + +After they played for a while, it was time for Emily to go home. Max was sad to see her go, but he was happy to have a new friend. He went to bed that night dreaming of all the fun they would have together. +Once upon a time, there was a playful puppy named Spot. Spot loved to play with his ball and run around the yard. One day, Spot saw a big tree under the blue sky. He wanted to climb the tree, but he didn't know how to do it. + +Spot asked his owner, "How can I climb the tree?" His owner said, "You can use your paws to grab onto the branches and climb up." Spot tried it and he was able to climb the tree! He was so happy to be up high and see everything from a different view. + +As the sun went down, Spot climbed back down the tree and went back to playing with his ball. He knew he could always use his paws to climb up the tree again and see the world from a different place. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big teddy bear that she loved to carry around everywhere she went. One day, Lily's mom noticed that the bear's arm was coming loose. + +"Oh no!" said Lily's mom. "We need to tie the bear's arm back on before it falls off completely." + +Lily watched as her mom got out a pair of big scissors and cut a piece of string to tie the arm back on. + +"Mommy, can I help?" asked Lily. + +"Sure, sweetie," said her mom. "You can hold the string while I tie it." + +Lily was so happy to help fix her teddy bear. From that day on, she made sure to keep her bear safe and sound. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One morning, she woke up early and saw the sun shining through her window. She said, "Good morning, sun! You are so bright and orange today." + +Her mom came in and asked, "Did you sleep well, Lily?" + +"Yes, Mommy. I woke up when the sun started to shine. It's so pretty," Lily said. + +"That's great, sweetie. Let's have some breakfast now," her mom replied. + +Lily ate her breakfast and went outside to play. She saw a shiny rock on the ground and said, "Look, Mommy! This rock shines like the sun." + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it's very pretty. Let's keep it and put it in your room." + +Lily was happy and said, "Thank you, Mommy. I love shiny things." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to play sports. His favorite sport was soccer. He had a dependable soccer ball that he played with every day. + +One day, Timmy went to the park to play soccer with his friends. They were having so much fun, but then Timmy accidentally kicked the ball too hard and it went into the bushes. Timmy went to get the ball, but when he tried to pull it out, he tore the ball with a stick. + +Timmy was very sad that his dependable soccer ball was ruined. His friends tried to cheer him up, but it didn't work. Timmy went home and told his mom what happened. She said they could buy a new soccer ball, but Timmy knew it wouldn't be the same. + +The next day, Timmy went back to the park to play soccer with his friends. He tried to play with the new soccer ball, but it wasn't as good as his old one. Suddenly, it started to rain and the new soccer ball got wet and slippery. Timmy tried to kick the ball, but it slipped and he fell. Timmy hurt his leg and had to go to the hospital. From that day on, Timmy always remembered to be careful with his toys and to cherish the things he had. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bear named Teddy. Teddy loved to play with his toys and eat honey. One day, Teddy's mom gave him a letter to give to his friend, Bunny. + +Teddy happily went to Bunny's house and gave him the letter. Bunny read the letter and was very happy. "Thank you, Teddy! You are such a good friend," said Bunny. + +Suddenly, Teddy's mom came to Bunny's house and saw that Teddy had not cleaned his room. "Teddy, you did not clean your room. You need to punish yourself by cleaning it now," said Teddy's mom. + +Teddy felt sad but knew he had to listen to his mom. He said goodbye to Bunny and went home to clean his room. After he finished, his mom was proud of him and gave him a big hug. Teddy felt happy again and played with his toys. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a curious frog named Freddy. Freddy loved to hop around and explore the pond. One day, he met a little girl named Lily. + +"Hi, Freddy! What are you doing?" asked Lily. + +"I'm exploring the pond. It's so much fun!" replied Freddy. + +Lily smiled and said, "Be careful, Freddy. There are some mean animals who want to destroy our pond." + +Freddy didn't believe her and continued to hop around. But soon, he saw a big bird flying towards the pond. The bird wanted to destroy their home. + +Freddy quickly hopped to Lily and said, "You were right! We have to protect our pond." + +Together, they warned all their friends and chased the bird away. From that day on, Freddy was even more curious and always kept an eye out for danger. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max was a loyal dog to his owner, a boy named Timmy. Max loved to play with Timmy and always stayed by his side. + +One day, Timmy's mom gave Max an order to teach Timmy how to fetch a ball. Max was happy to help and showed Timmy how to fetch the ball. Timmy was so happy that he hugged Max and said thank you. + +From that day on, Timmy and Max played fetch every day. Max was happy to teach Timmy something new and Timmy was happy to have a loyal friend like Max. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat jelly and play all day. One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad. She played on the swings and the slide, then she got tired and wanted to rest. + +While resting, she saw a boy with a jar of jelly. She wanted it, but the boy said it was his. Lily was not honest and took the jar when the boy wasn't looking. She ate all the jelly and felt happy. But then, she got sick and had to go to the hospital. + +The doctor said she ate too much jelly and it made her very sick. Lily felt very bad and wished she had been honest. From then on, she always told the truth and never ate too much jelly again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a white cat named Snowball. One day, Lily and Snowball were playing hide and seek. Snowball hid in a box, but Lily couldn't find her. "Where did Snowball go?" Lily asked her mom. "I don't know. Maybe you lost her?" her mom replied. + +Lily looked everywhere for Snowball. She looked under the bed, in the closet, and behind the couch. But Snowball was nowhere to be found. "I lost Snowball!" Lily cried. Just then, she noticed something strange. Her thumb was turning white! + +Lily showed her mom her thumb. "Look, my thumb is white!" she said. Her mom smiled and said, "That's because you've been sucking your thumb. It's okay, we'll find Snowball together." And they did. Snowball was still hiding in the box, and Lily was so happy to have found her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside in her yard. One day, she noticed a fence that was very tall. It was so tall that she couldn't see over it! + +Lily thought the fence was brilliant because it was painted a bright blue color. She wondered what was on the other side of the fence. So, she climbed up on a rock to try to see over it. But she still couldn't see anything. + +Just then, Lily's neighbor came outside and saw her trying to peek over the fence. The neighbor said, "Do you want to come over and see my garden?" Lily was so excited and said yes! She climbed over the fence with the neighbor's help and saw the most beautiful flowers she had ever seen. From that day on, Lily and her neighbor became good friends and she got to see the brilliant garden whenever she wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop and bounce around the forest. One day, he met a bossy squirrel who said, "Hey, bunny! You're hopping too much! You're scaring all the animals!" + +Benny didn't like being told what to do, so he replied, "I'm not scaring anyone! I just love to bounce and have fun!" + +The squirrel didn't believe him, so Benny decided to show him how much fun bouncing could be. He hopped and bounced all around the forest, and soon all the animals joined in on the fun. + +From that day on, Benny was known as the boss of bouncing in the forest, and the squirrel learned that sometimes it's okay to let loose and have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was a lucky boy because he had a lot of toys to play with. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his toys. + +At the park, Timmy met another boy who wanted to play with his toys too. Timmy didn't want to share his toys and said to the other boy, "These are my toys. You can't play with them." + +The other boy replied, "That's not nice. You should share your toys with me. We can play together and have fun." + +Timmy thought about what the other boy said and realized that he wasn't behaving nicely. He decided to share his toys with the other boy and they played together happily. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to behave nicely and share with others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun, but sometimes it would rain. When it rained, she would run inside and watch the raindrops fall from the window. One day, Lily's mommy had to go to work and Lily was worried. She didn't want to be alone, but her mommy said she would be back soon. + +As Lily played with her toys, she accidentally knocked over a vase and it broke. She felt guilty and didn't know what to do. She thought her mommy would be mad. But then, she remembered what her mommy always said, "It's okay to make mistakes, as long as you learn from them." So, Lily cleaned up the broken vase and felt much better. When her mommy came home, she hugged Lily and told her it was okay. They both watched the rain together and enjoyed the rest of their day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max had a big, fluffy tail that wagged whenever he was happy. Max loved to play and run around with his friends in the park. + +One day, Max saw a squirrel running up a tree. Max wanted to catch the squirrel, so he tried and tried. He was very persistent, but the squirrel was too fast. + +Max's owner came to the park and called him to go home. Max was sad that he couldn't catch the squirrel, but he was happy to go home and play with his owner. + +When Max got home, he saw that his owner was working on something in the backyard. Max wanted to help, so he started digging a hole. But Max accidentally dug too deep and fell into the hole. Max's owner tried to save him, but it was too late. Max had hurt his tail and couldn't wag it anymore. Max was very sad and his owner was too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a bedroom with a big bed and lots of toys. Every day, Lily would collect new things to add to her toy collection. + +One day, Lily's mom told her about a famous toy that she didn't have yet. It was a special doll that could talk and sing! Lily was very excited and decided to collect money from her piggy bank to buy the famous doll. + +After a few weeks of saving, Lily had enough money to buy the famous doll. She was so happy and couldn't wait to show it to all of her friends. From that day on, Lily's famous doll was her favorite toy in her bedroom collection. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy loved to play outside in the forest, but one day he got lost. He looked around and saw that he was all alone. Teddy started to cry. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. "Don't cry, little bear. I'll help you find your way home," said a kind bird. Teddy felt safe with the bird and followed her. They walked for a while until they found Teddy's home. + +"Thank you for helping me. I was scared, but you made me feel cool and comfortable," said Teddy to the bird. "Anytime, little bear. That's what friends are for," replied the bird. + +From that day on, Teddy and the bird played together often. Teddy felt safe and cool with his new friend, and the bird was always there to comfort him when he felt scared. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty table in a room. The table had a flower on it. A little girl came into the room and saw the pretty table. She wanted to touch the flower but she accidentally shook the table. The flower fell down and the little girl felt sad. She picked up the flower and put it back on the table. She promised to be careful and not shake the table again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who lived in a house. He had a pet cat that he loved very much. One day, the old man went for a walk and found an unusual rock on the ground. He picked it up and brought it home. + +The old man showed the unusual rock to his pet cat and asked if it was special. The cat didn't answer, but the old man could tell that the cat was very interested in the rock. + +Later that night, while the old man was sleeping, the cat snuck out of the house with the unusual rock in its mouth. The old man woke up and noticed that the cat was gone. He went outside and saw the cat playing with the rock. The old man was happy that his pet cat liked the unusual rock, and he knew that they would have many more adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing in the garden with his mommy. They would dig in the soil and plant flowers together. One day, Timmy found a seed and asked his mommy, "What is this?" + +"That's a seed," said mommy. "If we plant it in the soil, it will grow into a beautiful flower." + +So, Timmy and his mommy dug a hole in the soil and planted the seed. They watered it every day and waited patiently. One day, the seed sprouted and a little flower appeared. Timmy was so happy! + +But then, Timmy accidentally stepped on the flower and spoiled it. He felt so bad and said, "I'm sorry, little flower. I didn't mean to hurt you." Mommy hugged him and said, "It's okay, Timmy. We can plant another seed and take better care of it next time." And that's what they did. Timmy learned that sometimes things can go wrong, but it's important to keep trying and not give up. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat cookies. One day, Lily's mom gave her a cup to drink her milk. The cup was clean and shiny. + +Lily liked the cup very much and wanted to keep it safe. She looked for a matching lid to put on top of the cup. She searched everywhere but couldn't find the right lid. + +Feeling sad, Lily asked her mom for help. Her mom checked the cupboard and found a lid that matched the cup perfectly. Lily was happy and drank her milk from the cup with the clean lid. From that day on, she always made sure to keep the cup and lid together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with chalk on the sidewalk outside her house. One day, she wanted to make a new color, so she asked her mom if she could mix some chalk together. Her mom said yes and gave her some different colored chalks. + +Lily tried to mix the chalks together, but she got frustrated because the colors didn't look right. She mixed and mixed, but the colors still didn't look good. Then, her mom came outside and showed her how to mix the chalks together in a different way. They mixed the chalks together until they made a beautiful new color. + +Lily was so happy and excited to use her new color to draw on the sidewalk. She drew flowers, butterflies, and even a big rainbow. Her mom was proud of her for never giving up and for being creative. From that day on, Lily loved to mix her chalks together to make new colors. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to take pictures with her camera. One day, Lily went to the park to take pictures of the flowers and trees. She saw a boy who was crying because he lost his toy truck. Lily asked him if he needed help and he said yes. They looked together and found the toy truck. The boy was very happy and said thank you to Lily. + +Lily felt happy too because she discovered that helping others is a good thing to do. She learned that being polite and kind to others can make them happy. From that day on, Lily always tried to be helpful and polite to everyone she met. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very excited to go to the beach with his mommy and daddy. When they got there, Tim saw the tall waves and wanted to surf. His mommy and daddy said it was too dangerous for him, but Tim didn't listen. + +Tim went into the water and tried to surf, but he fell off his board. A big wave grabbed him and he started to cry. His mommy and daddy quickly ran to him and hugged him tight. "Are you okay?" they asked. + +Tim nodded his head and said, "I'm sorry, mommy and daddy. I won't surf again until I'm bigger." They smiled and hugged him again. From that day on, Tim listened to his mommy and daddy and had fun playing in the sand instead. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went outside to play in the rain. She jumped in a big puddle and got all wet. She was happy and laughed a lot. + +But then, she noticed her favorite toy was missing. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. Lily started to worry and felt sad. She thought her toy was hidden somewhere in the puddle. + +So, Lily decided to look again. She splashed and searched in the puddle until she found her toy. She was so happy and hugged it tightly. Lily learned that sometimes things can be hidden, but if you keep looking, you can find them again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a dog named Max. One Wednesday, Lily and Max went to visit her grandma. + +Lily said, "Grandma, I want to show you something interesting. Look at my new toy!" + +Grandma said, "Oh, that is very interesting, Lily. Can Max play with it too?" + +Lily said, "Yes, Max can play with it too. He loves to play with toys." + +Grandma smiled and said, "I am so happy you came to visit me today. We can have fun playing with your toy and Max can join in too!" + +Lily and Max were very happy to visit grandma and have fun playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to swim. She would always ask her mom to take her to the pool so she could splash and play with her friends. + +One day, Lily's mom gave her a big, heavy cube made of blocks to play with. Lily loved the cube and carried it around with her everywhere she went. + +As she was swimming in the pool with her cube, Lily's friend Tommy came over and asked if he could play with it too. Lily said yes, but warned him that it was heavy and not to drop it in the water. + +Tommy took the cube and started to play with it, but he wasn't being careful. Suddenly, the cube slipped out of his hands and fell into the water. It sank to the bottom of the pool and Lily couldn't reach it. + +Lily was sad, but she remembered something her mom had told her. She knew that if she held her breath and dove down deep, she could retrieve the cube. So, Lily took a deep breath and swam down to the bottom of the pool. She grabbed the cube and swam back up to the surface, triumphantly showing it to Tommy. From that day on, Lily made sure to always keep a close eye on her beloved cube. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very clumsy. He always fell down when he tried to run or jump. One day, Timmy was playing with his toys when he accidentally knocked over a glass of water. His mommy came running and said, "Oh no, Timmy! You're so clumsy. Let's clean up this mess." + +Timmy's mommy noticed that he didn't look so good. "Are you feeling okay, Timmy?" she asked. Timmy shook his head and said, "My tummy hurts." His mommy knew just what to do. She went to get some medicine to make Timmy feel better. + +Timmy's mommy gave him the medicine and held him in her arms. "You'll feel better soon, Timmy," she said. Timmy smiled and said, "Thank you, mommy. I love you." +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird had a fragile nest in a tree. One day, the wind started to blow very hard and the tree began to rock. The little bird was scared but held on tight to its nest. + +Suddenly, a fire started in the tree. The bird tried to fly away, but its wings were too small. The fire grew bigger and the tree continued to rock. The little bird's nest fell to the ground and the fire burned it all up. + +The little bird was sad and had nowhere to go. It had lost its home and everything it had. The bird flew away, hoping to find a new home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she found a pebble on the ground. It was round and smooth. She picked it up and held it in her hand. The pebble felt gentle against her skin. + +Lily walked around with the pebble in her hand. She saw a bird in a tree and said hello. The bird looked at her and then nodded its head. Lily smiled and nodded back. + +As she walked, Lily saw a big dog. It barked at her, but Lily was not scared. She held the pebble tight and said hello to the dog. The dog stopped barking and nodded its head. Lily smiled and nodded back. + +Lily walked home with the pebble in her pocket. She was happy to have a new friend in the pebble. She put it on her windowsill and said goodnight. The pebble nodded back and went to sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She lived in a small village with her mommy and daddy. One day, she saw a boy who looked different from everyone else. He had dark skin and curly hair. + +Lily went up to him and said, "Hi, my name is Lily. What's your name?" The boy smiled and said, "My name is Malik. Nice to meet you, Lily." They played together and had so much fun. + +After a while, Lily's mom called her for dinner. She said, "Malik, you're welcome to come and eat with us if you'd like." Malik was happy to join them. They had yummy food and talked about their day. + +When it was time for Malik to go home, Lily gave him a piece of coal as a gift. Malik was confused and asked, "What is this?" Lily explained, "It's coal. It's something different that you can use to make art." Malik thanked her and said, "I've never seen coal before. This is so cool!" They said goodbye and promised to play again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny had a comb that he loved to use to brush his fur. One day, Benny was playing hide and seek with his friend, a little bird named Billy. + +Billy said, "Benny, where are you? I can't find you!" + +Benny replied, "I'm hidden behind the tree. Come find me!" + +Billy flew over to the tree and saw Benny hiding behind it. He said, "I found you! Now it's your turn to find me." + +Benny hopped up and down with excitement, "I love to jump! Let's play again!" And so, they played together all day, combing their fur and jumping around in the sunshine. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked trains a lot. He would watch them go by his house every day. One day, Timmy's mommy took him to the store to buy a toy train. Timmy was very happy. + +When they got home, Timmy's daddy helped him put the train together. They put water in it and turned it on. The train started to make steam and go around the track. Timmy was so excited! + +But then, Timmy was careless and knocked the train over. It broke into many pieces. Timmy was sad. His mommy and daddy told him it was okay and they would buy him a new train. Timmy was happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a green parrot named Polly. Lily loved to feed Polly every day. One day, Lily's mom asked her to go to the store to buy some fruits for Polly. + +Lily went to the store and bought some fruits. When she came back home, she saw that Polly was confused. She didn't know what was wrong with Polly. Lily asked Polly, "What's wrong Polly? Why are you confused?" Polly replied, "I ate something bad from the fruits you gave me." + +Lily felt sad and cried. She learned that she should always be careful with what she feeds her pets. The moral of the story is that we should always be careful with what we feed our pets. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He had a new toy truck that he loved to play with. One day, he went outside to play and saw a monster hiding behind a tree. + +Timmy was scared and ran to his mom. "Mommy, mommy, there's a monster outside!" he said. + +His mom hugged him and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. Monsters aren't real. Let's go outside and catch the monster together." + +Timmy and his mom went outside and saw the monster again. But this time, they realized it was just a big, friendly dog. Timmy petted the dog and said, "I caught the monster!" His mom smiled and said, "No, Timmy. You caught a new friend." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to fly his kite in the park. He had a big red kite that he liked to fly high in the sky. + +One day, Timmy went to the park to fly his kite. He was having so much fun that he didn't realize his kite was getting too high. Suddenly, a strong gust of wind blew and Timmy lost his kite! He looked all around but he couldn't find it. + +Timmy was sad that he lost his kite. But then, a man came up to him and gave him a new kite. This man was very rich and he had many kites. Timmy was so happy to have a new kite and he flew it in the park every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to spend her days playing with her dolls and toys. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a lady with a very interesting necklace. + +"Mommy, look at her necklace! It's so pretty!" said Lily. + +"Yes, it is very interesting," replied her mom. + +Lily walked up to the lady and said, "Excuse me, can I ask you something about your necklace?" + +"Of course, sweetie," said the lady. + +Lily asked, "Where did you get your necklace? It's so pretty!" + +"I got it from a faraway place," said the lady. "I spent a lot of money on it, but it was worth it." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you for telling me. Maybe one day I can have an interesting necklace like yours too!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was very shy and didn't like to talk to new people. One day, Lily's mommy took her to the park to play. Lily saw a group of kids playing together, but she was too shy to join them. + +Suddenly, Lily felt very cold. She shivered and wrapped her arms around herself. Her mommy noticed and said, "Let's go home and warm up." As they walked home, Lily saw a parade of soldiers marching down the street. She was fascinated by their shiny helmets and loud drums. + +The next day, Lily went back to the park. This time, she brought her favorite toy soldier with her. As she played with him, she pretended he was marching in a parade just like the soldiers she saw the day before. Soon, the other kids noticed her toy and asked to play with it too. Lily felt brave enough to join in and make new friends. From that day on, Lily wasn't so shy anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a pilot named Tim. Tim had a very loud airplane that he loved to fly. One day, Tim flew his airplane over a playground where some kids were playing. The kids were amazed by Tim's airplane and they waved at him. + +Tim flew his airplane lower and lower, making a loud noise. One of the kids, named Billy, shouted, "Wow, that's so cool! I want to be a pilot like you when I grow up!" + +Another kid, named Tommy, started to tease Billy. "You can't be a pilot, Billy! You're too little!" he said. + +Tim heard Tommy teasing Billy and he flew his airplane back over the playground. "That's not nice, Tommy. Everyone can be a pilot if they want to be," Tim said. + +Billy smiled and thanked Tim for sticking up for him. From that day on, Billy knew that he could be anything he wanted to be, even a pilot with a loud airplane like Tim. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she saw a lizard on the fence. The lizard was green and had a long tail. Lily thought it was terrible because it looked scary. + +Lily's mom came outside and saw the lizard too. She said, "Don't be afraid, Lily. Lizards are friendly creatures. Let me teach you about them." Lily's mom showed her how lizards eat bugs and how they can climb walls. + +Lily was amazed by what she learned. She said, "Wow, lizards are cool! I want to be friends with them." From that day on, Lily and the lizard on the fence became good friends. They would play hide and seek and catch bugs together. Lily was so happy that her mom taught her about lizards. +Once upon a time, there was a scary monster. He had big eyes and sharp teeth. He lived in a dark cave. One day, a human came to the cave. The monster was scared of the human. The human said, "Don't be scared, I won't hurt you." The monster quit being scared and became friends with the human. They played games and had fun together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to count things like his toys and his fingers. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. They played hide and seek, and Timmy was very good at counting to ten. + +But then, Timmy's friends started to argue about a toy. They got very mad and started to fight. Timmy felt frustrated because he wanted everyone to be happy. He didn't like when his friends were not getting along. + +Timmy's mom came to the park and saw the war between the kids. She told them to stop and share the toy. Timmy was happy again because his friends were playing nicely together. And he counted all the toys they had to make sure they were all sharing. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars. One day, he found a wheel in his backyard. He picked it up and started to spin it. It was so much fun! + +Timmy had a thoughtful idea. He decided to use the wheel as a toy for his cars. He put it on the ground and watched his cars drive over it. They spun around and around on the wheel. Timmy was so happy to have a new toy to play with. + +From that day on, Timmy played with his wheel and cars every day. He loved watching them spin and go round and round. And he was always thoughtful about what new toys he could make for his cars to play with. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Tim and Tom. They both loved to play with their toy cars. One day, Tim found a new toy car that he really liked. Tom also liked it a lot. Tim said, "Let's share it!" and they played with it together. + +After a while, they got tired of playing with the toy car and decided to play a game of matching cards. They had a lot of fun and laughed a lot. But then, Tim got angry because Tom won the game. He didn't want to share anymore and took the toy car away from Tom. + +Tom felt sad and left to go home. Later, Tim realized that he made a mistake and felt sorry. He went to Tom's house to apologize, but it was too late. Tom had already given away his toy cars to someone else. Tim felt sad too and wished he had been more mild and kind. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her dolls. One day, she got a new doll that smelled like perfume. It was her favorite doll because it was pink and smelled so good. + +Lily's friend Jack came over to play with her. Jack saw the new doll and wanted to play with it too. Lily said, "No, it's my doll. You can't play with it." Jack got upset and said, "But I want to test the doll too!" + +Lily didn't want to share her new doll, but she didn't want to make Jack upset either. So, she said, "Okay, you can play with the doll for a little bit, but then you have to give it back to me." Jack was happy and played with the doll for a while. When it was time to give the doll back, Jack was sad. But Lily said, "Don't worry, we can play with the doll together next time you come over!" Jack smiled and they continued to play together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved animals and always wanted to see a sheep. One day, her family took her to a farm where she saw many animals. Suddenly, she recognized a sheep! It had white wool and was eating grass. Lily was very happy. + +She wanted to play with the sheep, but it was shy and ran away. However, Lily was still enthusiastic and wanted to see more animals. She saw a cow, a pig, and even a horse. But she still remembered the sheep and hoped to see it again. + +Finally, before leaving the farm, Lily saw the sheep again. It was still eating grass and looking at her. Lily smiled and waved goodbye to the sheep. She was so happy to have seen her favorite animal and couldn't wait to come back to the farm again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the grass. One day, she saw a snake slithering in the grass. It was long and green and looked very scary. + +Lily's mommy came outside and saw the snake too. "Don't touch the snake, Lily," she said. "It's not safe." + +Lily wanted to pick up the snake because it looked soft and she liked soft things. But her mommy said no. They watched the snake go away and then went inside for a snack. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to school because she could play with her friends and learn new things. One day, Lily's teacher gave her a big apple to eat during snack time. But when she took a bite, she made a bitter face because it tasted yucky. + +Lily decided to share her apple with her friend, Timmy. She split the apple in half with her hands and gave one half to Timmy. He took a bite and also made a bitter face. They both laughed and decided to throw the rest of the apple away. + +After snack time, Lily and Timmy went outside to play. They ran around and played tag until it was time to go home. Lily was happy because she had a fun day at school with her friend, even though the apple was bitter. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a happy face and loved to play outside. One day, she met a new friend named Max. Max seemed nice and they played together all day long. + +As the sun started to set, Max asked Lily if she wanted to come over to his house. Lily thought it would be fun, so she said yes. But when they got to Max's house, Lily noticed something strange. Max's house was messy and dirty, and it didn't seem like a good place to play. + +Lily realized that sometimes things can seem incredible on the outside, but they're not always good on the inside. She politely told Max that she needed to go home, and went back to her own house. From that day on, Lily learned to be careful and not judge things by how they seem on the outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance all day long. One day, she was walking in the forest and she saw a little bird singing on a branch. + +"Hello little bird, can you teach me how to sing like you?" asked Lily. + +"Of course, I can!" replied the bird. "But first, let's drink some wine." + +Lily was very excited to drink wine with the bird, but she was careless and spilled it all over the ground. The bird got angry and said, "You should be more careful! Now, we can't drink the wine." + +Lily felt sad and apologized to the bird. They decided to sing together instead and had a wonderful time. From that day on, Lily learned to be more careful and never spilled anything again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Hoppy. Hoppy loved to skip and hop around the meadow. One day, Hoppy felt very sleepy and decided to take a nap under a big tree. While Hoppy was sleeping, a wise old owl flew by and asked, "What do you want to do with your life, little bunny?" Hoppy woke up and said, "I want to skip and hop forever!" The owl smiled and said, "Then that is what you must do. Always follow your heart and do what makes you happy." From that day on, Hoppy skipped and hopped with even more joy and energy, knowing that he was living the life he wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends were playing in the park when they saw a big, fluffy cloud in the sky. + +Timmy's friend Billy said, "I see a bunny in the cloud!" + +Timmy said, "I see a dinosaur!" + +Just then, a man walked up to the group of children. He offered them some candy, but Timmy's mommy had always told him not to take candy from strangers. + +The man got angry and started to act clumsy. He tripped and fell on the ground. The children ran away, but Timmy looked back and saw that the man was getting up and chasing after them. + +Timmy and his friends ran as fast as they could, but the man caught up to them. They were scared and didn't know what to do. The man took them away and they never saw their families again. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Nutty. Nutty loved to collect nuts and keep them safe in his home. One day, Nutty found a shiny nut that he really wanted to keep. He was so happy to have found it that he showed it off to all his friends. + +But then, Nutty's friends started to act differently towards him. They didn't want to play with him anymore and Nutty didn't understand why. He realized that he had been showing off too much and it made his friends feel bad. Nutty felt sad and humble. + +Nutty learned that it's not nice to show off and make others feel bad. He apologized to his friends and promised to be more humble in the future. From that day on, Nutty was still happy to find shiny nuts, but he kept them to himself and didn't show off anymore. His friends forgave him and they all played together again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her blue dress and play with her toys. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. But when she got there, she saw that all her friends were already playing together and they didn't want to play with her. Lily felt very sad and ashamed. + +Suddenly, an old lady came to her and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her that she felt left out and didn't have anyone to play with. The old lady comforted her and said that it was okay to feel sad sometimes. She told Lily that she could always make new friends and that she was a very kind and friendly girl. + +Lily felt a little better and decided to go play by herself. But then, one of her friends came over and asked if she wanted to play with them. Lily was so happy and thanked the old lady for comforting her. From that day on, Lily knew that it was okay to feel sad sometimes, but there would always be someone to comfort her and make her feel better. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily had a pet cat named Whiskers. Whiskers was very helpful to Lily, he always kept her company and made her feel happy. One day, Lily's family decided to travel to the beach for a vacation. + +Lily was very excited to go on a trip, but Whiskers was scared of traveling. He didn't want to leave his familiar home and be away from Lily. "Don't worry, Whiskers," said Lily. "I will take care of you and make sure you feel safe." + +During the trip, Whiskers felt very anxious and kept meowing loudly. Lily tried to calm him down by petting him and talking to him. Finally, they arrived at the beach and Whiskers saw the beautiful ocean. He felt happy and relaxed, and he realized that traveling wasn't so scary after all. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be helpful to others, especially when they are scared or in need. And sometimes, trying new things like traveling can be scary, but it can also be fun and exciting. +Once upon a time, there was a red bird that lived near a big swamp. One day, the bird flew around the swamp and saw a frog stuck in the mud. The bird said, "Hey, little frog! Do you need help?" The frog said, "Yes, please! I can't move." + +The bird flew down and tried to pull the frog out, but it was too heavy. Then, the bird yelled, "I need help! Is anyone around?" A big, strong alligator heard the bird and came to help. The alligator pulled the frog out of the mud and put him on the grass. + +The frog was very happy and said, "Thank you, bird and alligator! You saved my life!" The bird and alligator smiled and said goodbye. From that day on, they were all good friends and played together near the swamp. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, she went to the park with her red cap on her head. + +While playing, Lily accidentally dropped her cap and it flew away with the wind. She cried and said, "Oh no! My cap is gone. I am sorry. I loved that cap so much." + +Her friend Timmy saw her crying and asked, "What happened, Lily? Why are you sad?" + +Lily replied, "I lost my cap. I am sorry. I loved that cap so much." + +Timmy said, "Don't worry, Lily. I will help you manage to find your cap." + +They both searched for the cap together and finally found it under a bush. Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, Timmy. You managed to find my cap. I am so happy." + +And from that day on, Lily made sure to hold on tight to her cap whenever she played outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little elephant named Ellie. Ellie loved to run fast with her friends in the jungle. One day, Ellie's mom told her they were going on a trip and they needed to pack their trunk. Ellie started to worry because she didn't know what a trunk was. But her mom explained that it was a big box to put all their things in. + +Ellie and her mom packed their trunk with clothes, food, and toys. They were going to visit Ellie's grandma in another part of the jungle. Ellie was so excited to see her grandma and play with her cousins. They hopped on a big truck and drove fast down the bumpy roads. + +After a while, Ellie started to worry again. She missed her home and her friends in the jungle. But her mom told her that they would be back soon and they were going to have lots of fun with grandma. Ellie felt better and snuggled up in the trunk for a nap. When she woke up, they had arrived at grandma's house. Ellie was so happy to see her and play with her cousins. They had a wonderful time together and Ellie realized that sometimes it's okay to worry, but things can turn out great in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a huge boat with a big sail. The boat was sailing in the sea. The sun was shining and the water was blue. A little boy was on the boat with his mommy. + +The boy said, "Mommy, I want to play with water." + +His mommy said, "Okay, let's soak our feet in the water." + +The boy put his feet in the water and splashed around. Suddenly, a big wave came and soaked them both. + +The boy laughed and said, "That was fun!" + +His mommy smiled and said, "Yes, it was." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore. One day, he went on an adventure in the woods. He found a big chest hidden behind some bushes. The chest was furry and looked very old. + +Timmy tried to open the chest, but it was locked. He sat down next to the chest and said, "I wish I could see what's inside." Suddenly, a magical fairy appeared and said, "I can help you open the chest, but you have to promise to share what's inside with your friends." + +Timmy agreed, and the fairy waved her wand. The chest opened, and inside were lots of toys! "Wow!" Timmy exclaimed. "There are so many toys! They include a teddy bear, a toy car, and a ball!" + +Timmy was so happy and ran back to his friends to share the toys. They all played together and had a great time. Timmy learned that sharing is important and that sometimes, magical things can happen when you least expect it. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to make things with his toys. One day, he wanted to make a car with his blocks, but he needed a cable to connect the wheels. He looked around his room and found a cable from an old toy. He used it to connect the wheels and made a car! + +Timmy was very proud of his car, but he knew he shouldn't take things that weren't his. He wanted to be honest and do the right thing. So, he went to his mom and told her he used the cable from the old toy. His mom was happy that he was honest and proud of him for making the car all by himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park, especially in the springtime when the flowers bloomed. One day, while she was playing, she found a shiny diamond on the ground. It was so pretty and attractive that she couldn't resist picking it up. + +Lily showed the diamond to her mommy and daddy, who were surprised and happy for her. They said that diamonds are very special and valuable. Lily felt proud and happy that she found something so special. + +From that day on, Lily always wore her diamond necklace whenever she went to the park to play. She loved how it sparkled in the sunlight and how attractive it made her feel. And every time she saw it, she remembered the day she found it in the springtime. +Once upon a time, there was a fancy bird named Blue. Blue loved to fly high in the sky and sing songs. One day, Blue saw a small bird named Red who was sad because he couldn't fly as high as Blue. Blue wanted to help Red, so he decided to send him some oxygen to make him feel better. + +Blue flew down to the ground and found a small bottle of oxygen. He put it in a fancy box and sent it to Red. But on the way, a big gust of wind blew the box away and it got lost. Blue was sad because he couldn't help Red. + +But then, Blue had an idea. He flew down to Red and sang him a beautiful song. Red was so happy that he forgot all about not being able to fly as high as Blue. And they both lived happily ever after, singing songs together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys on the soft carpet in her room. One day, her mom made some spicy soup for lunch. Lily took a little taste, but it was too spicy for her. She decided to go play with her toys while her mom finished her lunch. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud noise from outside. She peeked through the window and saw a man trying to open her mom's car. She ran to her mom and told her what she saw. Her mom quickly grabbed her keys and went outside to lock the car. Lily felt proud that she helped keep her mom's car safe. From that day on, Lily made sure to always lock the car when they parked it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys, especially her toy tank. One day, she accidentally dropped the tank and it broke into pieces. Lily's mom saw what happened and said, "Oh no! The tank is fragile. Let's see if we can fix it." + +Lily didn't know what "fragile" meant, so she asked her mom. "What does 'fragile' mean?" she asked. "It means that something is easily broken," her mom explained. "Oh, I see," Lily replied. + +They tried to fix the tank, but they couldn't figure out how. "I guess we'll have to buy a new one," Lily's mom said. Lily was sad that her favorite toy was broken, but she was happy that she got to learn a new word. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to climb trees. One day, Timmy went to visit his grandpa's farm. There were lots of animals on the farm like cows, pigs, and chickens. Timmy thought the cows were silly because they mooed really loud. + +As Timmy was exploring the farm, he saw a big tree that he wanted to climb. He started to climb and climb until he reached the top. From up high, Timmy could see all of the animals on the farm. He even saw a silly chicken that was running around with its head cut off! + +After a while, Timmy climbed back down the tree and went to visit the cows. He told them all about his adventure climbing the tree and how he saw the silly chicken. The cows just mooed and looked at him with their big brown eyes. Timmy was happy to be on the farm and couldn't wait to climb more trees. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie who loved to sing. Every day, she would sing a beautiful song and all the other animals would stop and listen. One day, the little birdie noticed that her feathers were dirty and it was hard for her to sing. She realized that she needed to take a bath. + +So, the little birdie flew to the river and took a nice bath. She scrubbed her feathers hard until they were clean and shiny. Then, she flew back to her tree and sang her song. All the animals were amazed at how beautiful she sounded. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to take care of ourselves so that we can do the things we love, just like the little birdie who bathed to sing her song beautifully. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a new dress that her mommy picked out for her. The dress was pink with polka dots. Lily loved her new dress so much that she wanted to wear it every day. + +One day, Lily went outside to play with her friends. They decided to play a game of hopscotch. Lily used a stick to mark the squares on the ground. She was very good at it and her friends were impressed. + +After playing for a while, Lily's friends went home. Lily went back inside and showed her mommy the marks she made on the ground. Her mommy was proud of her and gave her a big hug. Lily felt happy and loved her new dress even more. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man named Tom. Tom loved to play with his friends at the park every day. One day, Tom forgot to bring his favorite toy car to the park. He was sad and couldn't play with his friends. + +Tom's friend, Lily, saw that he was sad and asked him why. Tom told her that he forgot his toy car at home. Lily told Tom to remember to bring his toy car next time. Tom realized that he needed to use his memory to remember to bring his toy car. + +From that day on, Tom always remembered to bring his toy car to the park. He was happy and could play with his friends. Tom learned that using his memory was important and that he should always remember important things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and running around outside. One day, she saw her mom cooking in the kitchen and asked if she could help. + +Mom said, "Sure, you can help me mix the batter for the cookies." + +Lily was very helpful and did a great job mixing. When they were done, Mom said, "Thank you for your help, Lily. You are such a helpful girl." + +Later that day, Lily went to her friend's house to play. Her friend showed her a new toy and Lily didn't know how to play with it. Her friend said, "Let me teach you how to play with it." + +Lily was so happy that her friend was willing to teach her something new. She said, "Thank you for teaching me. You are a great friend." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved to dance to music. He would dance fast and twirl around. But one day, he got very dirty from playing outside. His mom told him to wash his hands and face before dinner. + +The little boy didn't want to stop dancing to wash. He thought he could wash later. But when he sat down to eat, he got very sick. His mom took him to the hospital, but it was too late. The little boy was very sick and couldn't dance anymore. + +From that day on, the little boy learned that it's important to wash your hands and face, even if you're having fun dancing to music. He wished he had listened to his mom and washed fast before dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved the color purple and had a lot of purple toys. One night, Lily had a nightmare. She woke up crying and went to her mommy's room. + +"Mommy, I had a bad dream," Lily said. + +"It's okay, sweetie. What happened in your dream?" her mommy asked. + +"I saw a big purple monster and he scared me," Lily said. + +"Let me introduce you to someone," her mommy said as she brought out a stuffed animal. "This is Mr. Snuggles. He will protect you from any monsters, even purple ones." + +Lily hugged Mr. Snuggles tightly and felt much better. She went back to sleep with a smile on her face, knowing that she had a new friend to keep her safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved trains, they were his favorite thing in the whole wide world. One day, Timmy woke up early and heard a loud noise outside. It was a train! Timmy was so excited, he ran outside to see it. + +As the train passed by, Timmy noticed a man sitting by the tracks. The man couldn't hear the train because he was deaf. Timmy felt sad for the man and wanted to help him. He ran to his house and grabbed his mom's phone. He showed the man how to use it to call for help. + +From that day on, Timmy made sure to always be kind and help others who needed it. And he never forgot how much he loved trains. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a perfect journal. It had orangish-brown covers and was filled with blank white pages. + +Every day, a girl named Lily would lay it on the floor in her room. She would then pick up her favourite glitter pens and draw the most beautiful things. + +One day, she laid out some coloured paper next to the journal. Then, she lay down on the floor, grabbed a blue pen and began to cut out the shapes. She colourfully pasted them on the pages of the journal. + +When she was done, Lily stepped back and looked at it. It was perfect! It had mountains, rivers and even a little house. Lily smiled and knew that she had made something really special. +Mommy was very tired and wanted to go home. She saw a kind taxi waiting nearby. She grabbed her bag and got inside. + +The taxi driver smiled at Mommy. He asked her where she was going. Mommy said she needed to go home. + +The taxi driver was kind. He drove Mommy to her home. When they arrived, Mommy thanked him and grabbed her bag. The driver said goodbye. + +Mommy was happy to be home. She was so thankful for the kind taxi driver. She waved goodbye to him as he drove away. + +The End +Once there was a large towel. The towel was special, because every time you hugged it, it would increase! A young girl named Susie loved the towel. She used it to give huge hugs to all her friends and family. Whenever someone hugged the towel, it got bigger and bigger until it was as big as a bed! Susie and her friends would take turns pretending to be buried underneath the towel, like it was a blanket of love! Then, when the fun was over, Susie’s mom would fold it up and put it away. But the next day, Susie could always hug the large towel and it would increase again. +Once upon a time, there was a smart spider called Mick. He was always so clever and wanted to explore the world. + +One day, Mick decided to go on an adventure. He crawled into a big building and the lights shone brightly. Mick remembered this place. It was the hospital! + +He was curious so he crept into the hospital X-ray room. The X-ray machine scanned Mick and he could feel the cold prickles on his body. He felt funny but he couldn't stay in the X-ray room forever. + +It was time to go back home. Mick scurried out of the hospital and returned to his web. On his way home, he could not forget the amazing things he discovered in the hospital. He knew he would be back soon! +Once upon a time, there was a big contest. Everyone wanted to win, so they each made a request to try their luck. + +Meanwhile, Daisy was playing in her garden. She saw the contest and wished to join. As she didn't know how to request, she prayed to the sky. + +Suddenly, a magical fairy appeared in front of Daisy. She said she would grant the little girl one request. Without wasting any time, Daisy requested to enter the contest. + +The fairy was very pleased and waved her wand. Instantly, Daisy's wish was granted! She was now a part of the game. + +In the end, everyone was very peaceful because Daisy won. All the players congratulated her, and she was so happy. + +The magical fairy smiled and disappeared, leaving Daisy with her victory! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was 3 years old and very happy. One day, she was outside in her garden. She was waving her hands around in the sky. She was pretending to be a bird! + +Suddenly, the little girl heard a noise from the toilet. It was a funny noise and it made her laugh. She stopped pretending and quickly ran to the toilet door. When she opened the door, she saw a little mouse! + +The mouse was waving at her with its tiny paws. The little girl laughed and waved back. Then the mouse jumped away and ran back into the toilet. The little girl ran off to tell her Mommy about her new friend. + +The little girl and the mouse continued to play together. They would wave to each other every day and have lots of fun. The little girl was very happy to have a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He loved to explore the world! One day, Jack was walking in the woods and he felt a bit scared. Then he saw something very big and dangerous. It was a big bear! Jack was so scared that he couldn't even move. Then, something magical happened. A big bird flew over Jack and covered him with its wings. Jack felt safe again. + +When the bear was gone, Jack realized that the bird was made of news. He had never seen such a beautiful bird before! He thanked the bird and continued on his way. + +Jack learned a valuable lesson that day. He was reminded that news can cover us when things get dangerous. He will never forget that lesson. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little sock. The sock lived in the drawer of a family of explorers. Every day the family sailed their boat on the big blue sea. The sock wanted to explore too! So one day, the sock snuck out of the drawer and jumped into a backpack. As the family sailed away in their boat, the sock secretly rode along. + +The adventure lasted for days and the sock got to see all kinds of wonderful things. It saw tall mountains, cool caves and beautiful beaches. But best of all, the sock got to rest on a soft patch of grass and smell the sweet smell of the ocean. + +After a while, the family sailed back home and the sock was sad that the adventure was over. But it was happy to have seen so many amazing places. The little sock returned home, back in the drawer, and snuggled up for a good nights sleep. + +And that is the story of the shy little sock who sailed away on adventure! +Grace and her mommy were walking down the street to their house. All the way, Grace looked for her special porch. She looked for a porch that was famous. But, all the porches she saw looked the same. Then, she saw it. It was a big, famous porch with lots of colorful decorations. "Mommy, I choose that porch!" Grace said, pointing to the porch. Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, that is a very special porch. Look, it even has a big welcome sign!" Grace and her mommy walked up to the porch and she touched the decorations. She smiled because she picked such a special porch for her house. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Mo and Pippa, who loved to go for adventures on their days off. So, one sunny day, they decided to pack their bags and head off to explore the ocean! They put on their goggles and swam as deep into the ocean as they could. + +When they looked around, they were amazed by what they saw. Hundreds of jellyfish of all colors and shapes were dancing in the light of the sun. + +The jellyfish were so intelligent, they almost seemed to have conversations with each other! Mo and Pippa were fascinated and they spent a long time watching the jellyfish. Eventually, they had to leave so they packed their bags and swam back home. + +After their ocean adventures, Mo and Pippa shared their stories with every one. Everyone was so jealous, as they knew Mo and Pippa had had the best experience ever! +James was so excited! It was his first day of class. He got up early and put on his favorite blue shirt. He put on his backpack and his mom gave him a hug before he left. + +When he got to school, he saw his teacher, Ms. Smith, standing outside with a big, open smile on her face. Terry went up to her and said hello. Ms. Smith smiled and waved. James waved back. + +The class gathered in the classroom. Ms. Smith opened the door and all the kids walked inside. James looked around and saw that the class was full of exciting new things. There were books, posters, toys and art supplies! James was excited to learn and do new things. + +Ms. Smith waved to the children and said, "Welcome to our class!" James waved back and he knew it was going to be a great day. +Once upon a time, there was a little bee. He was a great flyer and loved to dive through the air. His favourite thing to do, however, was collect honey. Every day, he would flutter around and look for the special treat. + +One day, while the bee was out gathering honey, he found a little flower with a special surprise - the flower was full of sweet honey! The bee was so excited and quickly began to dive in and out of the flower, collecting as much as he could. After he had finished, he flew back to his hive with his special treat. + +The bee's friends were so happy to see him and shared in the honey. They all had a wonderful time spending time together, eating the sweet and sticky treat. + +The bee was so proud of his find and the little flower became his favourite spot to visit. He would dive in and out of the flower each and every day, gathering honey for himself and his friends. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there was a curious little fox. He wanted to find out what lay at the end of a long string. One day, he happened across a ball of string. He thought it was so cool! Immediately, he began pulling the string behind him. + +The fox walked and walked, winding the string around trees and stones as he travelled. He was so happy that he sang a song to himself and danced around. + +Finally, he arrived at a surprise. There was a delicious looking berry pie! The fox licked his lips as he spoiled himself with a nice big piece of pie. He gobbled it down and was very satisfied. + +He had some string left, so he decided to save it for later. Now, the fox had a happy tummy and a wonderful secret - he had the string for whatever he wanted to use it for! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She wanted to climb a tree. She thought it'd be fun. She put her hands on the tree and tried to climb, but it was too slippery. She couldn't get up. + +She had an idea. She grabbed some glue and smeared it on the tree trunk. She waited a few minutes and then tried to climb again. The glue was sticky, and this time it worked! She went higher and higher, as light as a feather. + +She kept climbing until she was at the top. She looked around and laughed. It was such a beautiful view from up there! She wanted to stay longer, but eventually it was time for her to go down. She unglued her hands from the tree trunk, and then carefully climbed down. + +Once she was on the ground again, she looked at the tree and smiled. She was so proud of herself! She had done it, she had climbed the tree. It was her very own special place. +Once upon a time, there was a very obedient girl. She was always kind to those around her. One day, she wanted to have some fun. So she went to the pond. She laughed as she saw the fishes swimming around in the pond. The water was so nice and cool. She started to splash her feet in the water. She also laughed as she saw some ducks in the pond; they were so funny. + +Then, she decided to take a ride in the pond. She got into a boat with an oar and began to paddle around. She looked at the different animals and plants in the pond. She felt so happy and filled with joy. She kept laughing and looking around; it was great fun. + +Finally, when she was done playing, she packed up and went home. She felt so good and was so happy to have gone to the pond. She was so obedient too, which was a very good thing. + +The end. +The little girl was playing in her room one evening. She observed a big box on a shelf. It was full of colours and pieces of different shapes. She wondered what they were. + +The little girl opened the box and saw that it was a game of chess. She had never seen anything like it before. She was curious and asked her mother what the game was about. + +Her mum told her that it was a game of strategy. The pieces were strong and it took careful thinking to make the correct moves. The little girl thought it looked fun and asked if she could play. + +So, with a little help from her mum, the little girl started playing chess. She was surprised how quickly she learned the game. Each move she made became stronger and more confident. + +The little girl was having a great time learning and playing. She was getting better and better each day. The little girl knew that this was going to be a game she could play for many years to come. +John had a cap. He wanted to wear it but he was careful. He wanted to try it on but didn't want it to rip. So, he took it out of the box and held it up to his head. He looked in the mirror and smiled. It fit perfectly! He was so happy with his new cap. + +John put on his cap and went outside. He ran and jumped and laughed as the wind blew through his hair. He was so excited to have his new cap. Everywhere he went he wanted to show it off. + +At the end of the day, John was careful to make sure he hung his new cap on the hook. He wanted it to stay nice and last a long time. He smiled and said, "My cap is so cool!" +John and Mom went to the park. Mom saw a friendly dog and said, "Oh, look at that kind doggie." John was happy and smiled. + +John and Mom played a lot of games at the park. They ran around, jumped, and laughed. It was so much fun. + +Later, John and Mom went to the grocery store. John was excited to see all the colorful fruits, vegetables, and treats. He wanted everything! Mom was very kind and bought a few things for John to take home. + +John and Mom smiled as they left the grocery store. They were both so happy and said goodbye to the kind cashier before driving home. + +John was so happy after the park and the grocery. It was a good day. +John had a truck that he was very proud of. Every morning, he took it for a drive, just for fun. + +One day, John was feeling very bitter. He didn't know why he felt this way, and he started to cry. + +Just then, his mum came and saw him. She held him close and comforted him, until he felt better. + +John's mum then took the truck and drove him all around town. She showed him the sights and they sang songs together to make the journey more fun. + +By the time they were done, John's bitterness had gone and he was happy again. He thanked his mum for comforting him and for taking him for a ride. + +John was very thankful for the special moment that his mum had given him. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Little Joe. He loved to dance and could dance all day long! He was so fast and graceful, it made him feel so happy. + +One day, Little Joe saw a reward and thought he should have it! So he danced for it until he was sweating and tired. When he finally got the reward, he felt so proud and happy. + +Little Joe opened the reward and inside he found a sour treat. He wasn't sure if he liked it at first, but after the first crunchy bite, it wasn't so bad. Soon he was dancing around the room with a big smile on his face. + +He was so happy with his sour reward, that he kept dancing all day long. Little Joe knew that when he danced, he felt free and happy. It was a great reward! +Once upon a time, Little Mary imagined a rhinoceros. It was big and grey. It had a long nose and strong horns. Little Mary imagined the rhinoceros eating mild grass in a meadow. It was very peaceful. The rhinoceros looked happy and content. + +Suddenly, a butterfly fluttered by. Little Mary watched it land on the rhinoceros' nose. The rhinoceros did not seem to mind. It kept on eating the mild grass. + +Mary was happy. She laughed and waved at the rhinoceros as it meandered away. Little Mary was so happy to have imagined this special place with her kind-hearted rhinoceros. +Mommy picked up the shiny circle and put it on her finger. She pinched it to make it stay. It felt warm and cozy. + +The baby saw the circle and wanted one too. He reached for it but Mommy said, "No, no." + +Mommy showed the baby a different circle but it was too big for his finger. He frowned and started to cry. But then Mommy picked up a tiny circle and said, "This one is for you, baby!" + +The baby smiled and held out his finger. Mommy pinched it so it stayed and the baby laughed. The circle was warm and snuggly, like a hug. Now the baby had a permanent hug on his finger. +Cindy went to the park with her mom. The park was very clean. Cindy loved to explore and see the sights. As she was walking, she tasted something yummy. It was an apple! It was so sweet and juicy. She ate the whole thing and then kept exploring. + +They walked over to the playground. Cindy saw the swings and wanted to try them. But there was a sign that said NO TASTING! Cindy didn't understand why, but she agreed to not taste anything. She played on the swings, the slide and the monkey bars. She had so much fun. + +After they were done playing, they were thirsty. Cindy and her mom found a drinking fountain to get a nice cold drink. Cindy couldn't believe how delicious it was. She said it tasted like lemonade! It was the best tasting thing in the park! + +Cindy and her mom had a great time at the park. It was clean and fun, and Cindy got to taste lots of yummy things! +Once upon a time, there was an attractive refrigerator. Every day, it would sit in the kitchen and look nice. But it was also very useful. Inside, mom and dad would keep cool food that they would eat. + +One day, they were out shopping and they found a new refrigerator. It was even more attractive than the one they had. And it was a perfect fit for their kitchen. So they brought it home and put it in the kitchen. + +Everyone was very excited about their new refrigerator. They opened it up to see what food was in it. And it was filled with all kinds of cool treats! + +So now the family had two refrigerators. Both were attractive and fit perfectly in the kitchen. The family was very happy with their new addition. +Bea had a big patch on her leg. Every time she saw it, she complained. Her mom told her that the patch was dangerous and that she shouldn't touch it. But no matter how much her mom explained, Bea still complained about the patch. + +One day, her mom took her deep into the forest. She showed Bea an old, broken patch of grass. "This patch needs to be fixed," her mom said. Bea saw that her mom was right; it was very torn and wrinkled. + +So Bea and her mom worked together to patch it up. Bea complained less and less as she worked on the patch. By the end of the day, the patch looked much better. + +Bea smiled and realized that if she worked just as hard on her dangerous patch as she did on the patch in the forest, it would soon be fixed. She decided right then to take better care of her patch. +A boy and his daddy were driving in the car. They had been driving for a long time. The boy was getting tired but he kept looking out of the window. He saw so many different things. Then he saw it. He saw a big hotel. It was so tall and sparkly. He wanted to stay there. + +The boy and his daddy drove into the parking lot of the hotel. They got out of the car. The air was so fresh and gentle. The boy was so excited he ran to the door. + +A kind man opened the door for them. He smiled and welcomed them in. The boy and his daddy walked up the grand staircase and down a long hallway. He was so happy. + +They stopped in front of a big door. His daddy opened the door and the boy saw a big room. There were so many things to do. He was so happy and amazed. + +Then the boy realized something. He remembered he was only three years old. He was much too young to stay in the hotel. He was sad but his daddy hugged him and he felt better again. They both laughed and enjoyed their day at the grand hotel. +Once upon a time, there was a wild girl. Everyday she went for a walk. On her last walk, she saw something strange. It was a big tooth! It was sparkling in the sun and it looked very special. + +The girl was curious so she reached out to pick the tooth up. But just as she was about to grab it, the tooth started talking to her! It said "Take me with you and I'll give you a surprise!" The girl was so surprised she almost dropped it. + +The girl put the tooth in her pocket and continued her walk. She couldn't wait to see what surprise the tooth might give her. But when she stopped walking and looked in her pocket, the tooth had disappeared. The girl was sad but then she noticed something sparkly in her hand. It was the tooth, transformed into a beautiful necklace! The girl was so excited and she wore the necklace everyday. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to play outside. One day, she decided to go for a walk to the river. As she walked, she saw something that made her laugh. It was a crocodile! + +She was so happy to see the crocodile, so she went up to it and tried to play with it. But the crocodile just stared at her, so the little girl got embarrassed. She was sure the crocodile didn't like her. + +So she decided to go somewhere else. She walked further down the river and found an empty tree. She wanted to climb the tree and see if she could find anything up there. + +So she started to climb. But when her foot got stuck, she got embarrassed again. She didn't want anyone to see her like that. + +But then something magical happened. The crocodile came up to the tree and used its long tail to help her. The little girl was so happy that the crocodile had come to help her that she decided to keep playing by the river every day. And from then on, the crocodile and the little girl were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog. His name was Spot. Spot wanted to escape from the house. He wanted to go outside and play. He was so excited! + +One night, when everyone was asleep, Spot got an idea. He saw a big, white sheet in the hallway. He climbed on the sheet and wiggled around until he was all snug on top. Then he started to slide! + +Spot slid down the hallway and out the front door. He was free! He ran around the garden, chasing bugs and butterflies. He had so much fun! + +But soon, Spot became tired. He needed to rest. He looked around and found a little bush. He curled up under the bush and took a nap. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. It was Spot's mom! She had followed him out of the house and was looking for him. She saw Spot and called out his name. Spot was so excited to see her! He ran to her and she hugged him. + +Spot's mom was so happy and relieved. She took Spot's paw and helped him back into the house. She tucked him in and gave him a big hug. Spot was safe and sound at home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Julia. She was three years old. One day, she was in the park with her dad. She was feeling very happy. + +Then, Julia saw a camera lying on the ground. She thought it looked nice. But she was a bit fearful, so she didn't touch it. + +Suddenly, a kind man came along and said "Would you like to try my camera?". Julia thought it sounded like fun, so she said yes! + +She had lots of fun taking pictures with the camera. Before she went home, the kind man showed her how to take the best pictures. + +When Julia got home, she showed her mum the pictures she took with the camera. Her mum was so proud of Julia's bravery. She was glad Julia had a great time in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She had a mommy and a daddy who loved her very much. One day, mommy was in the kitchen cooking dinner and she asked Lucy to go and get the soap. + +Lucy wanted to ignore her mommy, so she just pretended as if she hadn't heard her. But mommy said, "Lucy, did you hear me? I need the soap!" + +So Lucy went to the bathroom and opened the cupboard. She saw the little soap bar and gasped. It was so much bigger than she expected! She grabbed the soap and brought it back to the kitchen. + +Mommy grabbed the soap and said, "Thank you Lucy for listening." Lucy smiled and said, "You're welcome mommy." And from that day on, she never ignored mommy again. + +The end. +Carol was very excited. Something was going to happen in her backyard. She ran outside and looked around with her big eyes. She saw something very sour. It was a big lemon tree growing in her backyard! Carol had never seen anything like it before. She was so excited. She touched the lemons and they were so cold and sour. She picked one of the lemons and ran inside with it. She wanted to show her parents what had happened in the backyard. They were amazed! They couldn't believe that Carol had found a lemon tree. Now the backyard was full of lemons that were so nice and sour. Carol was so excited. +Sam was a little boy who was very nice. One day, he wanted to help his mom in the kitchen. His mom told him to go to the refrigerator to get some milk. Sam was very excited to help. He opened the refrigerator and saw milk inside. He was very happy that he could help. + +Sam carefully pulled out the milk without spilling it. He closed the refrigerator door and then carried the milk to his mom. His mom gave him a big hug and said he did a great job. + +Sam smiled and said, "I care about helping you, Mom". His mom smiled back and said, "I'm so glad you care about me!" Sam felt so happy and excited that he could help and that his mom was proud of him. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a baby. The mommy needed to paint the house. She wanted to make the house look nice. But the baby was too small to help. + +So the mommy asked the neighbor, Mr. Bob, to help her. He was so tall. He could reach the high parts. He had the paint and the brushes. + +Mr. Bob was very good at painting. He painted the house blue and white. Everyone said it was very pretty. + +The mommy was so happy. She said, "Thank you, Mr. Bob, for helping me paint the house. I needed you." + +"You're welcome," said Mr. Bob. And the baby smiled. +John was so brave. He wanted to be a fireman when he grew up. He remembered his mommy and daddy telling him all about the brave firemen who save people. + +One day at school, John saw a picture of a fireman. He was so happy! He remembered how his teacher talked about the brave fireman who put out fires. + +When he went home, John asked his daddy for help. He wanted to draw a picture of a brave fireman. Daddy was so proud of him and smiled. + +Daddy helped John draw a picture of a brave fireman with a big hat and yellow fire coat. John smiled and was so proud of his picture. He wanted to show it to everyone. + +John remembered his mommy and daddy telling him how important it was to be brave, just like the fireman. He was so proud to be just like them. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Jack. He was all alone. He hopped and hopped looking for someone who could be a friend. He never could reach anyone. + +One day, as he was hopping along, he came across a shiny penny on the ground. He looked around but he was still alone. He picked it up and held it carefully in his little hands. He began to hop, faster and faster and eventually he reached a store. + +Jack hopped up to the store and looked around. He saw lots of interesting things but he only had the penny. He was sad because he couldn't buy anything he wanted. He looked right up at the storekeeper and asked if he could have something for his penny. + +The storekeeper smiled and kindly said yes. She picked out a small toy rabbit with big, fluffy ears. Jack's eyes lit up and he hugged the toy and smiled. He was no longer lonely. From then on, Jack never had to reach for a friend because his new toy was always there with him. +John was playing football with his dad. He was only three years old and still new to the game. Dad showed him how to kick the ball so it would go far. + +John was very competitive and wanted to be the best. He tried hard to run fast and kick accurately. Whenever he kicked the ball, it always sailed into the goal. Dad kept giving him high fives and praising him for his good shots. + +But John wanted to do more than just kick the ball. He wanted to be a real footballer. So he tried to do some fancy footwork and slip the ball past the defenders. He tried again and again, but he just couldn't do it. + +John's dad saw how frustrated he was, so he took the ball and showed him how it was done. He moved the ball around with quick little steps and slipped it past the defenders. John was amazed, and he loved watching his dad show off all his soccer skills. + +John kept practicing, and he eventually learned how to slip the football past the defenders just like his dad. He was so proud, and he thanked his dad for teaching him all about the beautiful game of football. +Jenny was out on a jog with her dad. She loved going on jogs with him, and today, the sun was shining and the sky was bright blue. Jenny was hopping and skipping along the path, while her dad jogged up ahead. + +Jenny smelled something sweet in the air. She looked around and saw a big cherry tree nearby. She stopped and looked up at the trees. They were so full and juicy, that the cherries were dangling from the branches, like shiny red jewels! + +Jenny begged her dad to stop so she could pick a cherry. He said ok, and soon, Jenny was reaching up and plucking a sweet, juicy cherry from the branch. She giggled as she ate it, it tasted so delicious! + +Jenny and her dad kept on their jog and when they were finished, Jenny was so happy that she was able to pick a sweet cherry on their adventure. +Once upon a time there was a frog. She wanted to be really useful. So she decided to offer her help to the other animals around her. + +First she offered to help a bird to fly higher. Then she offered a fish to swim faster. They all thanked her very much. + +Next, the frog offered to help a rabbit. The rabbit was very excited. He asked the frog to help him jump higher and farther. The frog said yes, and soon the rabbit was jumping very high indeed! + +At last the frog had done a lot of good. The animals were all very grateful. They thanked her for her useful help and friendship. From then on, the frog was always happy and smiling. The End. +Once there was a girl named Sarah. She was glad to find a big pile of clay. It was fun to play with and it made her smile. She slapped her hands in the clay and made some shapes. She loved to play and have fun with her clay. + +But soon Sarah noticed that the clay had started to dry up. She felt sad, but then her mom came to help. She got some water and sprinkled it on the clay. Now it was juicy and wet again. + +When Sarah was finished playing with the clay it had turned into a funny looking dog. She held it close and she was so glad. Sarah hugged her clay dog and kissed it on the head. She knew that she and her clay dog would always be friends. +It was a hot, sunny day. The family was in the living room playing together. Suddenly, the dad saw something hairy outside the window. He screamed. + +The mom ran to the window to take a look. Then she screamed too. Outside the window was a big, hairy spider! + +The little boy was very scared. He screamed and ran away. The mom and dad laughed, but they were still a bit scared too. + +The dad got a broom and swept the spider away. The spider landed on the grass and crawled away. Everyone was happy that the spider was gone. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. One day Lucy was playing in the garden when she discovered a sack. She picked up the sack and opened it. Inside was a delicious-looking apple and lots of other yummy treats. Lucy was so excited and began to eat the treats straight away. She shared some of the treats with her dog and some with the birds too. As she was eating she had even more delicious treats to try. Lucy was so happy. She had such a wonderful time and just enjoyed the delicious treats! +One day, a little girl wanted to help her mommy. She wanted to make her mommy happy. So, she ran to the kitchen. In the kitchen, she found a pot with hot liquid inside. She was excited and amazed. She thought she could help her mommy cook. She carefully picked up the hot pot and brought it to the living room. Her mommy was so surprised and thankful. She hugged her and thanked her for helping. + +The little girl was so proud. She always felt good when she helped her mommy. She also liked when she could do something amazing like bringing the hot pot to the living room without burning herself. + +After that, she smiled at her mommy and said she wanted to help more. Her mommy was impressed and told her she was the best helper. The little girl was so happy. She understood that when she helped, it made her mommy's heart full of joy. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jane. Jane was having a lot of fun playing outside on a warm summer day. Suddenly, she tripped and stumbled on a rock. She was so surprised! She looked down and there was a glass beside the rock. Jane picked up the glass. She noticed it was tight and couldn't open it. She shook the glass and it made a funny rattling sound. + +Jane stumbled her way to her mom and showed her the glass. Mom knew how to open the tight glass. Together mother and daughter carefully took off the lid. Inside the glass were lots of shiny coins! + +Jane happily counted the coins and thanked mom for opening the tight glass. She was so excited to have found a treasure! From then on, Jane was careful when she was playing outside, so she wouldn't stumble again and miss out on finding something special. +Once upon a time, there was a little ant. It was a very busy ant and it liked to organize everything. It liked to keep its home the way it wanted it to be: neat and clean. + +One day, the little ant was super busy cleaning. It worked all day long, but it noticed something strange. Everywhere it went, there was something bad. An old, filthy mess was everywhere! The ant couldn't believe it was so dirty. + +The ant was angry. It was determined to organize and clean up this mess. It called all its ant friends to come help it. Together, they started cleaning and organizing the mess. + +It took many days, but eventually, the ant and its friends had the area neat and clean again. Everyone was happy and enjoyed the new tidy space. From then on, the ant vowed always to take care of its home and keep it neat and clean. +Once there was a grumpy penguin. He was called Peter. Peter lived on an icy glacier. + One day Peter decided to go for a step. But instead of stepping on the cold snow, something funny happened. He stepped on an ice block and it started to move. +Suddenly Peter was sliding down the glacier on the ice block. He went faster and faster, and soon he had left the glacier behind. +He was very surprised and scared. But then he started to smile. He was enjoying the ride and the cold wind in his feathers. +Soon he found himself standing in a big garden. He looked around and saw lots of beautiful plants and colourful flowers. He stepped through the garden and felt very happy. He hopped around, enjoying himself in the sun. +Peter had a wonderful time that day. He eventually returned back to the glacier, but he was much less grumpy than before. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Molly. She was 3 years old and very excited for her birthday party. She asked her mum if she could have lots of yummy treats and a nice surprise. + +Her mum said yes and the day soon came where Molly had the best party ever. She laughed and danced with all her friends and family. Even the grumpy old uncle enjoyed himself. + +Everyone was happy and having fun. Molly's favourite part was when she blew out all of the candles on her big cake. + +At the end of the day, Molly said a big thank you to her mum and asked, "Can I please have another party next week?". But her mum just laughed and said, "We'll see what we can do". + +Molly smiled and hugged her mum. She knew that another party would be the best thing ever and she hoped her mum would say yes. +One day, a little boy named Timmy went to the park with his mother. He saw a mattress in the middle of the park and decided to go over to it. He quickly zipped over to it! + +Timmy jumped on the mattress in excitement. It was a nice mattress, with a modest green cover. He felt so happy, like he was bouncing on the clouds! + +He leapt and leapt until he could jump no more. His mother came to the park, calling him over. She saw him jumping and asked him what he was doing. + +Timmy smiled and said “I was jumping on the mattress! It was so fun. Can we do it again, mommy?†+ +His mother smiled and said “Yes, of course, as long as you promise to be careful.†So they both went back to the park, zipping over to the mattress. They had lots of fun jumping and leaping together. +Once upon a time, there was a big castle. The castle was surrounded by a tall, high wall. Inside the castle, there was a special pass. This pass was very important, so the castle had a big, heavy lock to keep it safe. Every day, the King had to put the key in the lock to open it up. + +One day, the King was feeling very hot. He took off his special robe and put it in the lock. The King then shut the lock and forgot he had put his robe inside. The King was now locked out of the castle and he had no way to get in. + +The King tried and tried to open the lock but it wouldn't open. He waved his arm and called out to the people in the castle, but no one heard him. + +Just then, a little girl who was walking by heard the King's cries. She found the key and opened the lock. Inside, she found the King's robe and the special pass. + +The little girl gave the King his robe and the key and the King gave her a big hug. Then, they both went into the castle, and the King put the key back in the lock to open it up again. This time, he remembered to take his robe with him! +Once there was a little girl. She was three years old. Her name was Lily. She had a dress that she loved very much. Every day Lily would look at her dress and admire it. One day, Lily put on her dress and decided to go to the temple. + +When Lily arrived at the temple, it was very different than she expected. The temple was very cold and harsh. She felt scared. Lily didn't know what to do. She just stood there. + +Suddenly, an old lady appeared from inside the temple. She had a kind smile on her face. The old lady said that she should not be scared and invited her for a warm cup of tea. + +Lily was very happy to have the old lady's company. They talked and shared stories for a while. Eventually, it was time to go. With the old lady's help, Lily was no longer scared of the harsh temple. + +From then on, Lily always dressed her best to visit the temple. She would bring a warm cup of tea and chat with the old lady while admiring the beauty of the temple. +There was a little girl called Cassie who had a broken cell. Every time she tried to use it, it would not work. She was very sad. + +One day, Cassie's Dad said he could help repair the cell. He opened the back of the cell with a special tool and looked inside. He saw that some of the parts were old and weak. + +So Dad took Cassie to the shop to buy some new parts. After they had bought them, they returned home and Dad fixed the cell. + +When he had finished, it worked perfectly. Cassie was very happy! She thanked her Dad for repairing her cell. Thank goodness it wasn't too difficult! +Once there was a cute little dog named Ollie. Every morning, Ollie would stretch and yawn while looking out the window. On this day, Ollie saw an insect outside the window. Ollie had never seen an insect before, but he thought it was really cool. + +Ollie opened the window and the insect flew in. It flapped its wings around the room, and then sat in front of Ollie on the floor. Ollie reached out and petted the insect with his paw. It felt soft and velvety, like a small stuffed animal. + +The insect yawned and Ollie yawned too. Ollie sat there for a few minutes, watching the insect sleep. When it finally woke up, Ollie carefully opened the window again and the insect flew away. + +Ollie smiled and went back to sleep, dreaming of the cute little insect he had just met. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy bear who lived in a big crib. He loved to take long naps during the day and he never wanted to do anything else. One day, a problem in the forest was causing all of the animals to be sad. The lazy bear thought about what he could do to help and he decided to try and solve the problem. + +The lazy bear wasn't sure what to do, so he asked his friend, the squirrel. The squirrel said, "I think you should try and talk to the other animals and see if you can find a way to solve the problem." + +The lazy bear was a bit scared, but he was brave and he went out to talk to the other animals. Eventually, he learned what was causing all the sadness in the forest and he knew how he could help. He came up with a plan and he shared it with the other animals. Everyone was happy with the plan and they thanked the lazy bear for finding a way to solve the problem. + +The lazy bear went back home and slept in his cozy crib. He was so proud of himself for doing something that helped others! He had solved a problem even though he was lazy. +Once upon a time, there was a hairy bear who wanted to escape. He wanted to be free and find a new place to live. He ran and ran until he reached a big city. + +The bear ventured into the city and stopped right in front of a big box. He could hear the sounds of a TV playing. The bear was curious, so he peeked through the window. + +Inside, a friendly family was watching a show on the TV. They were taken by surprise to see the bear peeking in at them. The family welcomed the bear into their home and gave him his very own TV. + +From that moment on, the hairy bear was never alone. With a place to live and a friend to watch TV with, the bear never wanted to escape again. +Once there was a little red bear. He was very happy and playful. One day, the bear went outside and saw a photo in the grass. He looked at the photo and saw that it was a picture of an old friend. He was very excited. The bear wanted to show it to his friend, so he released it into the sky. He watched it float up and away and then he smiled and waved goodbye to his special photo. + +The bear was so happy that he ran around and skipped and sang. He released his joy into the air and felt free and alive. He knew he would always have the special moment captured in the red photo, and he felt so full of joy. The little red bear was so grateful for his special memory. +Once upon a time, there was a man who had a wife. His wife was very wide. The man wanted to know how much she weighed. So he went to the market and bought a scale. + +When they got home, the man said, "Let's try this out!" So the wife stepped onto the scale and it showed that she weighed thirty kilograms. The man was surprised! He said, "That's a lot!" + +The wife laughed and said, "Yes, I am wide and weigh a lot!" Then the man hugged his wife and said, "But I love you anyway!" + +And they lived happily ever after. The end! +Once upon a time, there were two good friends - Tommy and Billy. Tommy liked to play football, while Billy liked to play puzzles. Every day they would go to the park together and have lots of fun. + +One day, Tommy and Billy were playing in the park when they started to quarrel. Tommy wanted to play football, but Billy wanted to play puzzles. Neither of them would change their mind and they just kept on arguing. + +Tommy had an idea. He said: "Let's try to find a way to play both games and have fun together. + +So, they decided to choose different turns. First, they would play football and then they would play puzzles. This way both friends would be happy and have lots of fun. + +They started playing and soon realised that it was a nice way to play. They forgot about the quarrel and decided to play together every day. + +The two friends never argued again and they were happy ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a great big gate. The gate was so big that the animals could not get through it. But one day, an elephant came to the gate. He was very hungry and wanted to eat something. He put his trunk through the gate and managed to find some food to eat. He ate it all in one bite and was very happy. + +Then, the elephant noticed a rabbit near the gate. The rabbit was also very hungry. It was trying to get through the gate but it was too small. The elephant felt sorry for its little friend. So he reached out and grabbed some more food and put it on the other side of the gate. The rabbit was so happy! It ate the food and hopped away. + +The elephant was glad to be so helpful. He was also very full now, so he just sat down near the gate and enjoyed the sunshine. He felt great! +Once upon a time there was a barber. He kept his shop nice and tidy. Every day he sat and waited for customers, but the shop was always empty. + +One day, something special happened. A little boy named Jack came walking in. He was three years old and wore a big smile. "Do you have time to cut my hair?" he asked. + +The barber smiled and said, "Of course! Let's get started right away." He took out his scissors and comb and kept talking as he worked. + +Jack was amazed at the buzzing of the clippers and the way the barber was able to make his hair look so nice and neat. When the barber was finished, Jack thanked him and gave him a big hug. + +The barber was so happy to have finally had a customer that he kept a big smile on his face the rest of the day. From then on, the barber knew that his shop was no longer empty. +Max and Mommy were discussing something. Max looked curious, so Mommy grabbed the dictionary. It was a big, heavy book. + +As she opened it, Max's eyes grew wide. Inside were lots of pages, and each page was empty except for a few words. +Max and Mommy talked about the words, and Max slowly began to understand what each one meant. + +They discussed for a while until Max said he knew all the words. Mommy smiled and patted Max's head. No matter what, she was proud of him. +Once upon a time there was a black rabbit who wanted to be very clean. He tried to do this by hopping around and doing lots of motions. He cleaned his fur with his teeth and moved around a lot. He was so happy to stay clean. + +One day he found a barn and decided to find a place to clean even better. He hopped inside and saw a bucket of sudsy water in the corner. It was perfect! He hopped in and did lots of motions as he splashed around in the water. He was so happy to be clean. + +When he hopped back out of the bucket he was so black and shiny. He showed off all his motions as he hopped around the barn, he was so proud to have found the best way to stay clean. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Susie. She was very independent and loved her cart. Every day she would take her cart round the park and enjoy the fresh air. + +One day Susie's mum told her to go to her Granny's house. Susie put her favourite teddy bear in her cart and left. She happily pushed her cart along the road, until she arrived at Granny's house. + +When Susie arrived, Granny was very surprised to see her. She couldn't believe how independent Susie had become. She opened the door and gave Susie a big hug. After that, Susie and Granny had lots of fun together. + +After some time, Susie said goodbye to Granny and returned home with her cart. She felt very proud that she could travel to Granny's house all on her own. She couldn't wait to tell her mum how independent she had become. + +The end. +Once there was a driver who was very enthusiastic. He drove everywhere, everywhere he could go. Each day he would drive in his car looking for a new adventure. + +One day he drove up to a big, old tree. The tree was so old that it was starting to rot. The driver was sad to see such a beautiful tree rotting away. + +He got out of his car and looked around -- it was a beautiful day. He wanted to help the tree so he started to do some work. He cleaned the ground around the tree, taking out the old leaves and twigs. + +Then he collected some mulch and soil and watered the tree with a bucket he found nearby. After doing this the tree looked much much better! + +The driver was so happy to help the tree and he knew that it would survive. He was so enthusiastic and proud of his work, that he felt like he could keep helping trees everywhere! +Lucy was very sad. She was sitting outside in her garden, watching the ants chew on a piece of bread. Suddenly, she smelled something different. Lucy followed the smell and found an onion sitting in the ground. It looked so delicious! Lucy put the onion to her mouth. She started to chew. + +The onion was sweet, but it made Lucy's eyes water. Still, she didn't stop chewing. Lucy ate the whole onion! She felt better and her sadness melted away. + +From then on, every time Lucy felt sad, she knew that all she had to do was to find an onion and start to chew. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sally. She wanted to ride her bike around the neighborhood. But when she tried to ride it, she found that the wheels wouldn't move. Sally looked closer and saw that there was a lock on the bike. Sally didn't want to break it, because it might be dangerous. So she went to get her dad. + +Sally's dad came out to help her. He took a key from his pocket and unlocked the lock. Sally was very excited. With the lock gone, she was able to ride her bike again! + +Sally and her dad rode around the neighborhood together. They followed a path by the river, and they saw all sorts of wonderful things. Butterflies, birds, and even a deer! + +Finally, Sally and her dad made it back home. They had had a great adventure, and Sally knew that if the lock was not there, it would have been dangerous to ride. +Once upon a time, there was a tall lab. It had lots of fun things to play with inside. One day, the lab door shut. The lab was all alone and felt so sad. + +But then a little boy heard the lab crying. He was only three years old and he knew someone was feeling sad. He opened the door and said, “Hello!†+ +The lab was so happy to see the little boy. They played together and explored all the fun things the lab had to offer. The little boy was so excited he shouted with joy! + +After a while, the little boy realized he had to go home. He gave the lab a big hug and said goodbye. The lab felt a little less lonely after the little boy left. He knew he would come back to play soon. + +The lab shut the door and waited for the boy to come back. He was so happy when the little boy returned to play again soon! +Henry was feeling very sad. He sat in his room, all alone and quiet. He couldn't understand why he felt so bad. + +Suddenly, he heard a yell from outside. He ran to the window to take a look. There was a doctor with a big smile, waving to Henry. The doctor said, “Come join me and we can go explore!†+ +Henry was hesitant, but he decided to trust the doctor. The doctor took Henry by the hand and they walked to the park. Henry was very excited. On their way, they stopped to look at all of the harmless animals. They saw bunnies, ducks, and even a squirrel! + +Henry was happy and forgot all the sadness he felt before. He smiled and yelled in joy! The doctor laughed and they continued exploring together. Henry had so much fun at the park that he forgot all about his sadness. +Once there was a kitten named Max. He was very cheerful and loved to explore. One day, Max jumped up to the window sill, where he saw something bright and shiny. It was a glass bowl, and it was filled with a golden light. Max couldn't resist getting closer to it, so he jumped up onto the bowl. As soon as he touched it, the glass bowl began to crack and the golden light started to burn. + +Max was scared, but he didn't know what to do. He quickly jumped away from the bowl and ran downstairs. The golden light kept burning, and soon it filled the whole room with a warm glow. Max was still scared, but he felt much better when he saw the cheerful colors of the burning light. + +Max knew that he had to stay away from the glass bowl so he decided to find something else to play with. Soon he found a ball of yarn and started to play. Now that Max had something else to do, he quickly forgot about the burning glass bowl and went on to enjoy the rest of his day. +One day, a little girl was playing with her toys. She had a beautiful glass doll with yellow hair. But the doll was very stubborn and wouldn’t do what the girl wanted it to do. The little girl became frustrated and decided to pass the doll to her mom. + +Her mom knew how to handle the doll. She held the glass doll in her hands and talked to her gently. The doll seemed to listen and soon it was smiling. The girl was so happy and she gave her mom a big hug. + +The girl wanted to learn how to handle the stubborn glass doll. So her mom passed it back to her and showed her how to hold it. The little girl practiced for a while until she got it just right. Now the glass doll would always listen to her. + +The girl was so proud of herself. She had learned how to be patient and that even stubborn dolls could listen. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Jane. One day, Jane was playing in the garden. Suddenly, she saw an arrow in the grass. She did not know what it was. + +Jane looked around for another person to help her understand what the arrow was. She saw her Grandma and ran to her. Grandma explained that it was an arrow and it could be dangerous. + +Grandma told Jane to be very careful. She said that arrows are not toys, and should only be used when adults around. Jane was very happy that she was able to learn something new and promised that she would be careful when playing with arrows. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sydney. She was very eager to catch something. + +One day, Sydney went to her bathroom to try and catch something. She looked all around the bathroom, but she couldn't find anything to catch. + +Suddenly, Sydney heard a noise coming from above her. She looked up and saw a big yellow butterfly flying around the bathroom. Sydney was very excited! She reached up with both hands and tried to catch the butterfly. + +But the butterfly was too fast! It flew around the room, and Sydney's hands just couldn't keep up. + +Finally, the butterfly landed on Sydney's head. Sydney was so happy that she had caught the butterfly. She held it gently, and then let it go. The butterfly flew away, and Sydney was very proud that she had caught it. +Once upon a time there was a green monster. All it wanted was some meat to eat. The monster would mention that all the time - “Meat! Meat!†But no matter how much it asked, no one could give it any. + +One day, the monster heard a sound up in the sky. It looked up and saw a hot air balloon. Inside the balloon was an old man. He noticed the monster and waved. The monster squealed and waved back. + +The old man asked what the monster wanted. The monster just said “meat.†The man smiled. He leaned over and dropped a big juicy steak. + +The monster was so excited. It jumped and cheered. The old man waved again and floated away. The monster gulped down the juicy meat and danced around. And it never forgot to mention how much it had enjoyed that meat! + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a polite prince. He was looking for someone special. He wanted to find someone who was kind and had a good heart. + +One day when he was out walking, he saw a beautiful girl wearing a veil. He greeted her and asked if she would like to come with him on an adventure. The girl nodded and followed him. She was so polite and the prince was so happy. + +They went to the top of a mountain and looked out across the horizon. The prince asked the girl to be his princess. He said he wanted to show her the world and give her the best life ever. + +The girl asked him to lift up her veil. He gently did and they kissed. From then on, they were as happy as can be. Everyone said they were the cutest and most polite couple. +Once there were two birds. They were distant friends, but didn't spend much time together. One day, they decided to go on an adventure! They split up and each flew to a different part of the sky. + +The sky was so blue and big, they couldn't see the end of it. The birds felt so free in the big space. They soared and flew until their small wings got tired. + +The birds rested in a tree. Then they decided to play a game. Each one flew in a different direction, and the first one to come back would win. The birds split up and flew away. + +The birds had lots of fun, but soon enough it was time to go home. They agreed to meet back at the same tree, and hugged goodbye. They were soon far away from each other, but happy to have shared this special adventure. +Once there was a wild swamp. It was filled with tall trees, green grass, and lots of water. + +One day, a little boy named Robin decided to explore the swamp. He walked through the tall trees, jumped over the green grass, and carefully stepped into the water. + +He stepped into a deep part of the swamp. He quickly started to sink! Robin began to panic and cry for help. + +Suddenly, a big wild animal came out of the water and rescued Robin! The animal was a friendly hippo. + +The hippo carefully carried Robin back to safety. Robin thanked the friendly hippo for helping him. + +The hippo smiled and then hopped back into the wild swamp. Robin knew he would never forget his adventure in the swamp! +Once upon a time, there was a cloud in the sky who was unhappy. He had never been allowed to do anything fun and he felt very sad. He wanted to come down and play but he didn't have permission. + +Then one day, the sun smiled at the cloud and said, "I permit you to come down and play, if you wish". + +The cloud was very excited and said thank you to the sun. He quickly floated down from the sky and was ready to play. + +He ran around in the meadow, made shapes in the sand, and splashed in the water. All the animals said hi and waved to him. He was so happy! + +The cloud played for hours until the sun said it was time for him to go back home to the sky. The cloud felt a bit ashamed because he had been so naughty and he thought the sun might be mad at him. + +But the sun smiled at him again and said, "What's done is done. From now on I will always permit you to play on the ground". + +The cloud was so pleased he gave the sun a big hug and said thank you. Then he quickly jumped back up into the sky, feeling much more content and happy than before. +Once upon a time, there was an original bear that lived in the woods by a busy road. He loved to watch the traffic driving by. The cars would beep and the motorcycles would roar. Every day the bear would bravely step out into the road clapping his hands together. + +The drivers passing by noticed the bear and smiled, so they started to wave. Soon, they were honking, waving and applauding the bear back. The bear felt so happy, he bounced up and down while clapping back at the drivers. + +The bear started to give a little show, dancing around in the middle of the road. The drivers stopped their cars and watched in amazement. When he finished, the drivers applauded his performance. + +The bear brought joy to everyone who drove by, and the drivers couldn’t help but wave and cheer him on. From then on, the bear became the star of the road, waving and dancing, and clapping his paws in response to the cars that beeped and roared. +Once upon a time, there was a generous leather worker. He was always designing new and exciting things. +One day, he came up with an idea for a new leather toy. He used generous amounts of colorful leather to design it. It was a big leather elephant, with leather ears and a leather trunk. +He sat back and admired his work. He was very proud of his new leather elephant and he couldn't wait to show it off! + +When the leather worker showed everyone his design they were amazed. Everyone agreed it was a masterpiece. They wanted one of their own so he made more. He was generous with his leather and made sure to give everyone one of these special elephants. + +Everyone was so happy and thankful for this generous leather worker and his beautiful designs. They all lived happily ever after. +Max and Mona were excited to play together. Max grabbed his favorite toy car and Mona asked for her special banana. She whispered "Let's go explore!" + +Max and Mona quietly tiptoed out of their house, careful not to be heard. They took off running, jumping over rocks and trees. + +Max then stopped suddenly when he noticed an old shed. He whispered to Mona, "Let's go in there!" Mona smiled and was very enthusiastic. They carefully opened the door, and inside they found a giant bunch of bananas! + +Mona shouted with joy, "Let's take one!" Max and Mona each took one banana, and they whispered their thank you before scampering away. They ate the bananas as they ran and laughed together. +Once upon a time there was a clever little girl named Sylvie. She lived in a big city and she liked to take the subway to explore. + +One day, her mom and dad took her to the subway station so they could take a little journey. Sylvie was excited and she loved looking at all the different people. + +The subway was fun. Sylvie giggled with delight as it zoomed through the tunnels. Her mom and dad showed her how to look at the map to see where they were going. + +At the end of their ride, they had to take the stairs to get back up to the city. Sylvie picked up the pace and quickly took the steps two at a time. When they finally reached the top, her parents laughed and congratulated her for being so clever. + +Sylvie smiled and knew that she had made them proud. She was happy to explore the city again, but she was also excited to take the subway again soon. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Tom and Jane. Tom and Jane loved to play together every day. + +Today they wanted to do something special, so they decided to have a chalk drawing party! First they drew happy faces and big circles, and then they drew a big tree. + +But soon Tom and Jane started to feel a bit sleepy. So they decided to take a nap right there in the sunshine. + +When they woke up again, they saw the most amazing picture! They had drawn a big rainbow when they were sleeping. They were so happy and surprised they cheered with joy! + +Tom and Jane decided to have a chalk drawing party every day. It was the best decision they ever made. +Once upon a time there was a bright, beautiful planet. It was happy and lots of exciting things happened there. One day, something amazing happened. A big spaceship landed on the planet and out stepped a friendly alien. The alien was so happy to be there and said, "Welcome! I'm so happy to be here." + +The planet was very excited to welcome their new friend. They showed the alien all around the planet. Everywhere they went, they saw bright, colourful things. The alien was so happy to be exploring. + +Suddenly, the alien spotted a bright rainbow in the sky. It was the most beautiful thing they had ever seen. The alien was so happy they said, "How wonderful to be welcomed so warmly to this wonderful planet!" + +The alien and the planet were very happy and they have been friends ever since. And that is the story of the alien and the bright, happy planet. +Once upon a time there was a girl who lived near a big open hill. She went to the hill every day to explore and play. One day she was playing and discovered something special. It was a box filled with fun things to do. She opened it and could not believe what she saw. The box included many different toys and games. + +The girl was so excited and decided to stay and play all day. She had so much fun imagining different stories and using her imagination. She played on the hill until the sun began to set and then packed up her toys and went home. + +The girl made sure to visit the open hill every day and her box of toys came with her. With them, she was able to have lots of fun and be as creative as she wanted. She included them in every special adventure. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Mia. She loved to go on adventures and look for fun things. Today she was searching for a mysterious thing. She had heard stories of a magical creature that lived in the forest nearby. + +Mia entered the dark and spooky forest. She looked all around but couldn't find the magical creature. Suddenly she spotted something near a big tree. It was the creature! Mia was so excited. + +The creature asked Mia if she wanted to help solve the mystery of the forest. She said yes, very eagerly! She wanted to find out what exciting things were available in the forest. + +So, Mia and the creature set off. They searched all around the forest, looking in bushes, under trees and behind rocks. Finally, after many hours of searching, Mia and the creature found the mysterious thing! It was a secret cave filled with magical treasures. + +Mia was so excited and said thanks to the creature for helping her solve the mystery of the forest. They both went their own way and Mia went home with lots of wonderful things she had found in the magical cave. +Mama liked to make things. She liked to make special things with her hands. She always made things look very beautiful. + +Today she was making something with steam. She got out a big pot and put it on the stove. Then she put a lot of water in it and made it hot. From the pot came a lot of white steam. + +Mama used the steam to make something very special. But then something went wrong. Mama saw that the steam was really dirty. It was all filthy. + +Mama was very sad. She hadn't wanted her special thing to be covered in dirt. She washed the steam off, and tried again. Finally, Mama finished making her special thing, and it was sparkling clean! +A girl named Mia went to the library. It was very large. Mia walked around slowly and looked at all the books. She was so excited to read. + +Then Mia saw a display of books. They had bright colors and shiny images. She couldn't wait to pick one up! She chose a book with a picture of a fairy on it. + +She opened the book and looked at the words. She couldn't read them, but she saw the pictures inside. She imagined a story about the fairy and started to make one up in her head. + +Mia loved looking at the display of books and learning from them, even though she couldn't read them all. When it was time to go home, she reluctantly put the book back on the shelf. But Mia knew she would visit the library again soon. +Once upon a time there was a mole, whose name was Max. He lived deep down in the ground. He was very small, only a few inches long. He was always looking around, thinking about what he could do. + +One day, Max decided to leave his home and explore. He pushed and he pushed, until one day he emerged from the ground. Out on the grass, he could see the sky high above. Max was amazed, it was so tall! + +He walked around and explored his new surroundings. Everywhere he went he saw other animals, but none were as small as Max. It made him feel sad. He thought about going back home, but decided to keep going. + +Max kept on exploring. Eventually he made it back home. He was really happy. He clapped his hands and thought about all of his amazing adventures that day. He was glad he left his home and he promised to explore again soon. +Once there was a pretty girl called Joy. She loved to dress up in fashionable clothes. One day she decided to go for a walk and show off her new dress. She stepped out of her house and smiled. Joy stepped across the road and looked at the shops. She saw some bad fashion in the window. Joy scrunched up her nose and stepped away. She kept walking until she came across a shop with the most beautiful dresses she had ever seen. Joy stepped inside. She found the dress of her dreams and stepped up to the counter to buy it. She couldn’t wait to show off her new dress! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Rosie. One day Rosie walked along the road. As Rosie walked, she looked at the houses. The houses were all so different. Some were very big and some were small. + +Rosie was very nosy. She wanted to know what was behind the doors she passed. Then, Rosie heard something. It was the sound of birds singing. She stopped to listen. Then she realized something. + +The birds were singing from the trees. Rosie hadn't noticed the trees before. She felt so happy and smiled. Then, she ran home so that she could show her family what she had realized. +Once there was a family who were taking a walk in the park. They saw a booth with a cooler. The family was so enthusiastic that they decided to have a look inside. When they opened the cooler, they saw so many different kinds of ice cream that they couldn't decide! + +The mommy suggested that they try a few and then display them on the table to see. So the family tasted one ice cream after another and put it on the table. The dad was the most enthusiastic about tasting all the different flavours! + +When the family was done trying, everyone was very happy. They agreed that the cooler had the best ice cream ever. They bought some to take home and the family was so excited that they even sang and danced. It was a great day! +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy prince. He was looking for the perfect crown, but he couldn't find it anywhere. He decided to ask the king and queen for help. + +The king and queen sent the prince on a special mission. He was to travel to a far away castle to find the perfect crown. The prince was excited! He waved goodbye to the king and queen, then set off on his journey. + +Along the way, the prince had a few clumsy falls and bumbles, but he kept on going. He travelled by boat, on foot, and even on a horse. Finally, he arrived at the castle. + +The prince looked around and soon spotted a sparkling crown on a shelf. He grabbed the crown and it fit perfectly! He was so happy. + +The prince rushed back home to show the king and queen the crown. When they saw it, they were delighted. They said it was the best crown they had ever seen. + +The prince was happy he had been able to find the perfect crown and send it back to the king and queen. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly cow who lived on a farm. The cow liked to munch on grass, and she was very happy. One day, she heard a loud noise and she was scared. + +The cow ran away and soon she came to a giant house. She peeked inside and saw a big tub of creamy ice cream. She licked her lips and she was so excited. She leapt inside and started to eat the delicious ice cream! + +Suddenly, the farmer came and saw the cow. He was not happy! He warned her to get out, but she didn't listen. She kept eating the yummy ice cream. + +The farmer tried and tried to get the cow to go, but she wouldn't listen. He finally had to put a rope around her and pull her outside. But the cow learned her lesson and never went near the farmer's yummy ice cream again. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who wanted to go to the movies. They asked their parents and they said yes. So the two friends set off on their journey. + +When they arrived, they were excited to see the big movie theater. They ran inside and picked out the movie they wanted to watch. + +After the movie ended, the friends had to go home. But one of the friends was feeling very selfish. He said he wanted to stay a bit longer, even though his friend wanted to go. + +So the friend went home alone, feeling very sad. He thought that his friend had been very selfish. + +Luckily, the next day, the friend and his selfish friend made up and agreed to go to the movies again. They had a lot of fun and were happy to have each other as friends. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a generous bear. He wanted to travel and see the world. One day he set off on an adventure. He packed his bag and hit the road. + +The bear travelled near and far. He saw lots of amazing things along the way. He saw fields of green and blue mountains. + +The bear was getting hungry and he saw a big spike. He got closer and noticed that the spike had lots of delicious fruit. The bear enjoyed the fruit and was so happy. + +The bear was grateful for this generous spike and thanked it silently. Then he continued his journey. He never forgot the generous spike and will always remember it. +The boy had a modest toy train station. It was the most special thing in the world to him. Every day, he loved to play with it - he pretended to send the trains around the station, and gave them pretend passengers. + +One day, he decided it was time to bury it. So he dug a hole in his backyard and carefully placed the station at the bottom. He covered it up with soil until it was totally hidden. + +The boy was sad to see his station go, but very excited to see what the rain and sun would do to the station while it was buried. He hoped it would give the station even more special magic. + +When the boy uncovered the station a few weeks later, he saw that it had become more special than it was before. The rain and sun had done its work to help the station become even more magical. + +The boy was very happy with this special secret of his, and he thanked the rain and sun for their hard work. He was glad his station had a new but modest place to rest. +Once there was a girl. She liked pears. But she had never seen one. She asked her mom if she could have one. + +Her mom said, "Yes". So the girl went to the store. She looked and looked and looked, but she couldn't find any pears. + +The girl was so persistent! She kept looking until finally she found pears. She felt so happy! She grabbed a pear and brought it back home. + +When the girl showed her mom the pear, her mom smiled and hugged the girl. She said the girl was very persistent and that was a great thing. The girl was very proud. + +She ate the pear and it was delicious! From then on, the girl always looked for pears. She was so happy to have one. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Mark and Jim. Mark and Jim liked to perform shows together. They had a special structure where they put on their shows. One day, something upset the structure. Mark and Jim weren't sure what happened, but the structure was ruined. + +The friends decided to find something new to use for their performance. They looked around and found some sticks and twigs. They looked at each other and grinned. It was time to perform again! + +Mark and Jim put the sticks and twigs together, and before they knew it they had created a new structure. It was perfect for their show. Mark and Jim cheered with glee and the show was a big success. They had lots of fun and were very proud of their new structure. + +Mark and Jim never let anything upset them again, and they continued to put on wonderful shows. The end. +One day, two friends went out to play. One had a pocket full of coins and the other had a pocket that was empty. They walked to the park together and saw a fierce dog. The dog growled when it saw them and the two friends became scared. The friend with the pocket full of coins put his hand in his pocket and covered his coins with his hand. The empty pocket friend put his hands behind his back and prepared for the worst. + +But the fierce dog just wanted to play! It wagged it's tail and even let out a few happy barks. The two friends were relieved and laughed together. + +The dog was so friendly that the friend with the full pocket wanted to treat the dog with something from his pocket. He took out a coin and covered it with his hand. He took a step closer to the dog and gave it the coin. The dog happily caught the coin in it's mouth and ran away. + +The two friends laughed and smiled together. They had faced the fierce dog together and were excited to tell their story to their family. +Once upon a time, there was a scarecrow. He was all alone in a dark, spooky vegetable patch. He was so scared. All he wanted was for someone to release him from this gloomy field. + +One day, he saw a little girl in the vegetable patch. She had come to the field to pick vegetables for dinner. She saw the scared scarecrow and felt sorry for him. The little girl wanted to help him. + +The little girl grabbed some vegetables from the patch and went to make dinner. Once dinner was done, she took the leftover vegetables and gave them to the scarecrow. As the scarecrow ate, the little girl untied him and set him free. + +The scarecrow was so happy that he could finally leave the gloomy vegetable patch behind. He thanked the little girl and ran away down the path, never to return. + +The little girl smiled and waved goodbye. She was proud that she was able to release the scarecrow from his dark prison. +John was a brave soldier. Every day he had to go on an operation. He always prepared his thick mail bag before setting out. + +John was getting ready for his mission. He zipped up the bag so the mail would stay safe. Then he put it on his back. It was heavy, but he was strong. + +John carefully made his way to the mission area. He was almost there when suddenly the ground started to shake! A thick smoke was rising up and John didn't know what to do! + +John was afraid but he found courage inside. He pulled out his mail and started to throw it up in the air. As the mail spread in the sky, the smoke drifted away and everything became quiet again. + +John smiled with relief and continued his mission. He was safe and the mission was a success! +Once there was a bunny named Bob. He was a very selfish bunny who often teased his friends. One day, Bob received an invitation to a party. He was so excited, he couldn't wait to go! When he got there, he saw all his friends. They were having fun, but Bob was being selfish. He started to tease them and tried to take all the fun toys for himself. The other bunnies were sad and had to leave early. Bob was all alone at the party, and it was no fun for him. He learned his lesson to never be selfish and to never tease his friends. +Once upon a time, there was an angel with sparkling white wings, named Jack. Jack loved playing outdoors, and enjoyed the sunny days. + +One day, Jack saw a dead bird lying in the grass. His little heart was sad and he wanted to help. He saw that the bird had a large sack, filled with food. He picked it up carefully and decided to take it home to feed the other birds. + + Jack hatched a plan. He spread the sack far and wide and all of the birds in the garden flew over to share the treats. Soon, Jack had made all of the birds happy and his heart leapt with joy. + +That night, Jack looked up at the stars, thankful for his angel wings that had helped him do a good deed. He knew that his little act of kindness had brought life, even to the dead bird. +Once upon a time there was a rare silver box. One day, a little girl was playing near it and she accidently dropped it. The little girl was very worried and she started to cry. Suddenly, a magical fairy appeared. The fairy said that she could open the box and would grant the girl one wish. The little girl was so excited and she wished for the box never to drop again. The fairy waved her wand and the box was safe. The girl opened the box and found a beautiful silver necklace. She was so happy and the fairy disappeared. The little girl always kept the rare silver box safe and never dropped it again. +Once there was a boy who liked to play outside on the farm. Every day he would take his rake and put it in the dirt. He liked to make lines and draw pictures. One day he saw a bunny hopping around the farm. He got the bright idea to tease the bunny with his rake. He moved the rake back and forth trying to get the bunny to run away. The bunny was scared and hopped away. + +The boy then decided to go inside the barn. He opened the door and saw a lot of boxes. He opened one and inside were a lot of bottles. He was so excited and ran around the barn. He ran and laughed as he pretended the bottles were cars. + +The boy was having a lot of fun. Eventually he came back out to use his rake and start drawing again. He remembered the bunny and looked around for it, but it was gone. He smiled and went back to using his rake and drawing in the dirt. +Once, Lucy went to the library with her mom. She was so excited - she’d never been to the library before! She stepped inside and looked around. Everything was so big and neat. She couldn't wait to explore. + +Suddenly, her mom said, “Let me remind you to stay close, okay?†Lucy nodded. She followed her mom through the library. She saw lots of books, a big desk, and stairs. She was having so much fun! + +After a while, Lucy and her mom stopped in a small room. Inside was a cozy chair, with lots of stories about animals and spaceships. Lucy sat down and started to read. + +Later, when it was time to leave, Lucy’s mom said, “Don't forget to thank the librarian before we go, okay?†Lucy smiled and thanked the lady at the desk. She had had such an exciting adventure in the small library. She knew she would come back for more stories soon. +Once upon a time, there was an old man. He wanted to go on an adventure, so he decided to follow a big, red bird. He walked and walked until he came to a forest, but he was scared and uncomfortable. +The old man kept following the bird, even deeper into the forest. Eventually, he found a beautiful, hidden lake. He only had one uncomfortable thought - what if he couldn't find his way back? +Suddenly, the bird flew down and landed right beside him. The old man realized that the bird had been leading him all along. With the bird's help, he followed the same path back to his home and he never felt lost or scared again. +One day, a little girl was walking through a forest. Suddenly, she heard something in the trees. She looked up and saw a big, furry animal. It was scary! + +The girl was very scared and started to cry. But then the furry animal jumped down from the tree. It walked over to the girl and rubbed its soft fur against her. + +The girl stopped crying and smiled. She put out her hands and started to pet the furry animal's fur. She noticed it was even softer than her own fur. + +The furry animal rubbed against the girl some more and then jumped away into the trees. The girl smiled and waved goodbye as she watched it go. She was no longer scared because she knew that the furry animal was her friend. +Once there was a little girl named Jane. She was 3 years old and she had a lot of wishes. She wished for a big slide. + +One night Jane had a dream. She dreamt that she saw a big slide in the sky. It was made of silver stars. + +The next day, when Jane was out for a walk, she saw a big slide. It look just like the one in her dream! She was so excited. + +Jane ran over to the slide and she saw that it was really dirty. No matter! Jane was still so happy because she could slide down it. + +She wished out loud that she could slide on the slide all day long. Suddenly she heard a voice telling her to make a wish and it would come true. Jane wished again and she felt something magical happen. Suddenly the slide started to sparkle and it became clean. + +Jane smiled and she couldn’t help but be excited. She got on the slide and she started to slide down it. She laughed and laughed as she spun around and around. From then on, that was Jane's favourite place to play. +Sammy was a chubby mule who lived on a farm. Every day, Sammy enjoyed eating oats and galloping around the meadow. + +One day, the farmer's children decided to tease Sammy. They chased him around the field and made funny noises that made Sammy run faster. + +Sammy didn't really like the teasing, but he tried to be brave and show the children that he wasn't scared. He galloped around the field so fast that he kicked up a lot of dust! + +The farmer's children saw how brave Sammy was and decided that he was their new best friend. They petted him and fed him carrots, and Sammy was very happy. + +From then on, the farmer's children and Sammy played together in the meadow every day. He was never teased again. +Once there was a little boy, who always wanted a jacket. He asked his mom and dad every day, but they said no. + +The little boy was very persistent. Every single day he asked again, but his parents still said no. + +One day, the little boy asked his mom again, and she just shrugged. He was so surprised. She said he could have a jacket - his very own! + +He was so excited! He gave his mom a big hug, and they went out to the store to get a jacket. He got a cozy red one, with a furry hood. + +The little boy was so proud of his new jacket. He wore it everywhere and he was always very happy. He never stopped thanking his mom for giving him the jacket. +In the morning, Mommy and Daddy were up bright and early. They smiled and nodded at eachother. Daddy went to the kitchen to make some breakfast. Mommy got dressed and combed her hair. + +Daddy had made a big, messy breakfast of eggs, bacon and toast. Mommy and Daddy ate together. They were happy and smiled a lot. + +When it was time to go to preschool, Mommy and Daddy both nodded at each other. Daddy gave Mommy a big hug goodbye. Mommy kissed him and smiled. + +When Mommy and Daddy said goodbye, they both nodded. Then, Mommy held hands with the little toddler and walked to preschool. They had a fun day, playing and learning new things. +Once upon a time, there was a successful bunny. He had a map in his hand. +Where was he going? He wanted to travel the world. + +So the bunny set off on an adventure and started to bounce around the world. He was so excited to explore all the different places! He bounced around the mountains, he bounced across rivers, and he even bounced to the beach. Everywhere he went, he made sure to look at the map to check his progress. + +In the end, the bunny had a very successful journey! He had seen so many places and made new friends all over the world. With his map in hand, the bunny hopped back home with a smile on his face. He couldn't wait to tell everyone about his exciting adventure. +Once there was a cute little girl called Lily. Every day Lily went to the beach with her mom and dad. She loved to play in the sand and watch the waves roll in. She loved to run around, chasing the seagulls! + +One day, Lily was running around and got a bit too close to the shore. Her mom called her and asked her to mind her steps, so she wouldn’t get too close to the water. Lily listened carefully and stayed away from the waves. + +As Lily was playing, she saw something move in the water. She couldn't believe her eyes! There, just beyond the shore, was a small dolphin! She thought it was the most wonderful thing she had ever seen. + +Lily's mom and dad watched in amazement as the dolphin swam around the shore. After a few minutes, the dolphin moved back out to sea. Lily was so excited that she had seen a dolphin that day. She knew she'd never forget it! +John and his mum were playing in the park one Sunday. Suddenly, a big storm came and they had to quickly hang the swing! It was very windy, so the swing started to swing really fast and they had lots of fun. + +John and his mum ran across the park to find shelter. They found a delicious ice cream shop and were so pleased. They had yummy ice cream and John even had a special rainbow cone with lots of sprinkles on top. + +The storm passed quickly and as soon as it was safe, they went back to the swing. They hung it back up, slowly this time and giggled as it slowly moved. They had a great afternoon together! +One day there was a young boy. He was walking in the forest and he saw a bug. He wanted to guess what kind of bug it was. + +The boy had never seen a bug like this before. He looked closely and wanted to guess what it was. He was very excited. He wondered if it was a bee or a beetle. + +The bug moved around very quickly, so the boy had to be careful. He didn't want to get stung by the bug. He had a look at the bug's wings and noticed they were blue. + +The boy thought for a while and then finally he guessed that the bug was a butterfly. He was so happy that he was right! He smiled and said goodbye to the butterfly. + +Then he went home and told his family about the beautiful butterfly he saw. He was so proud of himself for guessing it correctly. +Once there was a little girl named Chloe. She loved to go outside and play with her friends, and explore the world outside. + +One day, her mother took Chloe to a park and told her to look around. Chloe gazed around the park, and couldn't believe how amazing it was. The flowers, the trees, the animals - all of it filled her with wonder. + +After a while, Chloe's mother asked her what she was looking at. With a smile, Chloe said she wanted to keep exploring the park and maybe find a special secret. + +Her mother smiled and gave Chloe a promise to come back the next day and explore some more. When Chloe heard this, her eyes lit up in excitement. + +The next day, Chloe returned to the park with her mother and gazed around some more. Everywhere she looked had something new and exciting to look at. But this time, she was on a mission - to find the special secret. + +Then, suddenly - she spotted it! It was a big grey bird, perched high in a tree. She couldn't believe such an amazing animal existed in the park. Chloe happily ran to tell her mother about it, and her mother couldn't believe her eyes. + +The mother and daughter stayed in the park for hours watching the bird, before finally having to go home. The memory of the amazing bird stayed with them both for a long time. +Once there was a grumpy bear. He was so grumpy he didn't like to play with the other animals. All he wanted to do was take a nap. + +One day, the bear saw a stream. The water was so inviting that he decided to bathe in it! He splashed around and played in the cool water. + +The other animals came by and watched. They saw how happy the bear was and wanted to join in too. Soon everyone was taking turns bathing in the stream. + +The bear wasn't grumpy anymore - he was having so much fun! He smiled at the other animals and thanked them for joining him. They all enjoyed spending the day playing and bathing in the stream. +Once there was a young girl who had a messy bedroom. Every day she tried to clean, but the mess seemed to get bigger and bigger. One day, the girl's mom showed her a special trick. She said if she sorted her toys, made her bed and picked up her clothes it would be easier to keep tidy. + +The girl followed her mom's advice and started sorting out her toys. Soon enough, she found help. Her mom showed her how to put them away in boxes and it made her room look much neater. + +Next her mom showed her how to make her bed. With some help from her mom, the girl's bed was soon straight and tidy. + +Finally the girl began to put away her clothes and the room became much less messy. + +The young girl was so proud of what she had achieved. With a little help from her mom, she had shown that mess could be tamed! +Once upon a time there was a black train. It went to the station every day. The train always finished its journey there. One day, it stopped at the station, but it wouldn't go anymore. Everyone was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Then, a magical fairy appeared. She said she could make the train start again. She waved her wand and the train started moving. Everyone was so happy and cheered for the magical fairy. + +The train arrived at the station and everyone was ready to get off. This time, the train stayed at the station. It had finished its journey. Everyone waved goodbye to the magical fairy and thanked her for making the train run again. + +The end! +Once there was a boy, whose name was Bob. Bob was very envious of the other children because they had toys that he did not have. But one day, Bob's mom had a surprise for him. She offered him a lemon! She said he had to wait before he could eat it. He was disappointed and tried to delay it, but he didn't want to miss out on the delicious lemon. + +Bob waited patiently, but finally the time came. He took a big bite, and the sweet and sour juice filled his mouth. Bob was so happy he had waited, it was the best lemon he had ever tasted. + +Now Bob was not so envious of the other children, because he had the best lemon ever! He was proud of himself for waiting patiently and not giving up on the delicious lemon. +Once upon a time, there was a sad, little girl. She was sad because she was all alone in her chamber. + +She had no one to play with. She felt sharp and sharp. But then, something amazing happened! + +A very special friend came to visit her in her chamber. It was a magical blue dragon who sparkled with every breath. + +The dragon and the little girl smiled at each other and played games together. + +The games were so fun that the girl didn't feel sad or sharp anymore. In fact, she even laughed out loud! + +The girl and the dragon were the best of friends, and they spent every day playing together in the chamber. +Once there was a naughty boy who was always running around. One day, he was running in the gym and wasn't being careful. He didn't watch where he was going and tripped, causing him to fall. He fell and fell and fell, until he hit the floor. He was so embarrassed, he started to cry. + +His mommy came over to pick him up and told him he shouldn't be naughty and running around in the gym. She said he had to be more careful and not trip and fall again. + +The naughty boy was sad. He learned his lesson and promised himself he would never be naughty again. From then on, he was always more careful when running in the gym and never fell again. +Once there was a gray cat named Squash. He liked to sit in the sun and watch the world go by. One day he was sitting in the sun when he heard a noise. He knew it was a mouse because he had heard that noise before. He stayed very still and watched the mouse carefully. + +The mouse was very small and gray too. Its name was Squirt. Squash called out to Squirt and asked if it wanted to play. Squirt was excited and said "Yes!" + +So, Squash and Squirt played together all day. They ran around, raced and chased each other. When they got tired, they both sat side by side in the sun. They were very content because they had made a new friend. +One day, a little girl named Joy loves to play outside. She runs to the backyard and sees a big, blue puddle. She loves jumping in puddles! She puts on her rainboots and starts jumping. Joy feels so happy and free! + +Next, Joy looks around her yard and sees her mom's mailbox. She runs over and puts her hand in the mailbox to see if there is any mail from Grandma. Sure enough, she finds an envelope with a nice, easy letter from Grandma! Joy excitedly brings the letter inside. + +Joy gives the letter to her mom and tells her she found some mail. Joy's mom reads the letter and then reads it to Joy. They both share a big hug and laugh because Joy was able to get the mail so easily! +Once upon a time, Jack went to the beach. He saw the sand and it was cold. Jack liked the sand so he started to dig. He called for his mom and dad to come and see. They said, "Wow, it's so cold!" Jack and his family had a good time digging and playing in the sand. + +At the end of the day, they went home. Jack put some sand in his pocket. He wanted to remember the fun they had. Jack took out his sand and looked at it. He said, "I miss the beach." Jack asked his mom to call the beach so he could listen to the sound of the waves. His mom smiled and said, "OK." Jack went to bed feeling happy. +Ella had something special to do. She was trying to recognize the nail. She looked carefully at it and finally, she knew. It was a hammer! She said, "Yes!" and ran off to find it. + +When she came back, she was carrying the hammer excitedly. She wanted to show her mom what she had found. She felt so proud! + +But when her mom saw it, she looked guilty. She said, "Where did you get this hammer?" Ella didn't understand why her mom was so upset. + +Then Mom explained, "This is John's hammer. He must have dropped it while he was helping me with the garden." Ella felt disappointed, but she knew now why her mom was feeling guilty. + +So together they went out to the garden to return the hammer to John. He was happy to have it back and thanked them both. Ella was glad that her mom had done the right thing. +Once upon a time there was a huge pirate. He sailed around the world in a ship, looking for adventure. One day, his ship broke down and he had to quickly find a way to fix it. He looked for help but on that day, there was no one around. + +The pirate thought hard and found a big box with a light on it. He thought that it must be something special. He pressed the light and it lit up! He realized the box had lots of parts that he could fix his ship with. + +He got to work and put all the parts together, careful not to make a mistake. Finally, after several hours, his ship was fixed! He was so happy that he jumped around shouting, as loud as he could. + +The pirate thanked the box and sailed off with a smile. And that's how the pirate fixed his ship! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was wearing a gray dress and was running as fast as she could. Then she heard a noise and stumbled. The noise was from a big, fluffy bunny. The bunny hopped away and the little girl followed it. As she ran after it, she saw all sorts of things she had never seen before. She saw trees, flowers, clouds, and wild animals. Then the bunny ran into a dark, gray cave. The little girl stopped and called for the bunny, but nothing happened. She was scared, but she gathered her courage and walked into the cave. Inside, she found the bunny surrounded by piles of carrots and other delicious treats. She sat down and decided to surprise the bunny by eating the treats with it. They enjoyed the treats together. The little girl was happy and ran out of the cave with the bunny. They were both smiling and they never stumbled again. +Once upon a time there was a chubby bear who lived in a cabin by a lake. Every morning he would sit at the window and watch the lake. One day he decided to go for a splash in the lake. + +The bear jumped off the big rocks into the lake and made a big splash. He swam around and then said "It's too cold!" So he climbed back onto the rocks and watched the little fishes splash around in the cool water. + +The bear had so much fun watching the little fishes splash around. He decided to try it again. He jumped off the rocks again, but this time he made an even bigger splash! He swam around for a long time, until he started to get cold again. + +So he swam back to the big rocks, said "Good bye!" to the little fishes, and went back to his cabin. He was so happy he had gone for a splash in the lake and had so much fun. +Once upon a time there was a little bird sitting in a tree. He was happy and singing a sweet song. He had long feathers and little yellow feet. + +He suddenly noticed a prune on the branch of the tree. He hopped down from the branch and whistled with excitement. He grabbed the prune with his little beak and flew away with it. + +As he was flying, he whistled with joy. He had never seen a prune before and he was excited to try a new food. + +He flew back to his nest and enjoyed his prune snack. He ate it all up and was happy and content. He flew off as the sun went down, still whistling as he went. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She wanted to try something sweet. So she went to her mom and asked if she could have something sweet to taste. + +Her mom said, "Yes, you can have something sweet to taste". + +Lucy smiled big and ran off into the kitchen. She saw a big bowl of something sweet on the table. It was a bowl of fresh strawberries. + +She took a strawberry and put it in her mouth. She tasted the sweet and juicy strawberry and smiled. + +But she wasn't done yet. She wanted to try another thing that was sweet. + +She remembered her mom putting some ice cream in the freezer. She opened the freezer door and looked inside. There it was - a container filled with ice cream! + +She grabbed a spoon, scooped out a spoonful of the sweet ice cream, and licked it off with her tongue. Yum! + +Lucy was happy. She loved tasting all the sweet things in the kitchen. +Once upon a time, there was a little mole. He lived in a big, clear forest. He loved to dig and explore the forest. + +One day, the little mole was digging and he made a big mess. He ripped up the ground and dirt flew everywhere! + +The other animals in the forest saw him and they were very angry. They said he must be punished. + +The little mole was very scared and he begged them not to punish him. But they did not listen. + +So the little mole was punished. He had to clean up the mess he made and he had to promise never to do it again. + +The other animals were happy and the little mole learned his lesson. He promised to always keep the forest clean and clear. +Once there was a farmer who worked in a field every day. One day, she was feeling a bit anxious. She was struggling to grow the best crops. + +Every morning, she watered the plants and planted some seeds. After that, she waited for the vegetables and fruits to grow. But every time she looked at the field, it didn't seem to be working. + +One day, she had an idea. She asked her friends to come and help her. Together, they started to make changes to the field. They spent hours weeding and fixing the soil. + +Bit by bit, the field started to come to life. Eventually, the farmer was so pleased with the result! The field was now full of the most beautiful plants. She was no longer anxious. Instead, she was so glad that she and her friends had worked hard and she thanked them for helping her. +Mum was happy. She had unpack her suitcase and found her favourite blouse! She held it up and noticed it was a bit messy. + +Mum said "I don't think I've worn this blouse in a long time. I'll need to give it a wash!" + +Mum went to her bedroom and put her blouse on the bed. Then she went to the kitchen to get some soap and a brush. + +Back in her bedroom, Mum filled the sink with warm water and squirted soap into it. She brushed the blouse and scrubbed it until it was nice and clean. + +Mum hung her blouse outside. When it was dry, she went to put it away in the wardrobe. Now she was ready to wear her nice, new blouse. Yay! +Once upon a time, there was a bee called Honey who wanted to find a good place to settle. She sounded like a very open bee. She looked everywhere, high and low, but nothing seemed just right. + +Then one day, she stumbled upon a long, tall tree. It was the perfect place for her to settle. It had lots of leaves and even a nice, comfy nest. + +Honey was so happy with her new home. She quickly got to work. She made the nest softer and fluffier by filling it with cotton down. + +Once that was all done, she was ready to enjoy her new home. She would come out every day to collect pollen and bring it back to her nest. She even made friends with a little bird who lived nearby. + +Honey was so content living in the tree. She had found the perfect place to settle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to count. Every day, she would count things she found around her. One day, she decided to count the igloos she could see. + +The first igloo was very big and tall. The little girl counted one, two, three tall igloos. The second igloo was short and wide. The little girl counted four, five, six short igloos. + +The third igloo was the ugliest of all. The little girl wasn't sure how to count it. She thought it looked like a monster and she started to cry. + +But then she noticed a small, happy face on the igloo and started to laugh. She counted seven, and realized that all the igloos were now equal. She hugged the ugly igloo and said she loved them all. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He was very curious, and he loved to explore. One day he found an old mill by the river. It was very intriguing, so he went to take a closer look. + +When he entered the mill, Jack was amazed. It was old and large, but very comfortable. He ran around and pulled on some of the knobs and switches. Suddenly, Jack heard a noise. It sounded like it was coming from inside the mill. + +He walked right up to the noise, and saw a tiny mouse. It was stuck in a hole, so Jack tried to pull it out with his hands. But, he couldn't quite reach the mouse. So he searched around the mill until he found a stick. + +He carefully used the stick to pull the mouse out. Immediately, the mouse ran away and disappeared into the forest. Jack laughed and smiled. He was happy that he had saved the mouse and made the mill a little bit more comfortable for its little visitor. +Bobby was a 3 year old boy who dreamed of owning a puppy. One day, his parents surprised him by saying, "Welcome, puppy!" Bobby was so excited and jumped up and down. + +He named the puppy Fluffy and they were best friends right away. Bobby loved taking Fluffy for walks and playing with him every day. + +One night Bobby had a terrible dream that Fluffy had run away. He woke up feeling scared, but when he looked outside, he saw Fluffy wagging his tail. Bobby was so happy to see his best friend and welcomed him home with a smile. + +The dream made Bobby realise how lucky he was to have such a wonderful friend. From then on, Bobby never forgot to show Fluffy how much he was welcomed and loved. +Once upon a time, there was a big angel called Alice. She flew around the sky and she was very happy. One day, she saw a big, juicy, fly and she wanted to catch it. She flew after it and chased it through the sky. She tried to catch the fly, but it was too fast! Suddenly, she heard a loud noise and a net came down and caught the fly. It was an even bigger angel! He was so strong that he had caught the fly in one try. Alice was amazed and thanked him for helping her catch the fly. The bigger angel smiled and flew away into the sky. Alice was very happy and continued flying around the sky, searching for more flies to catch. The end. +One Sunday, little Sally decided she wanted to go outside and play. As she walked out of the house, she noticed something strange. Everyone was bowing. Little Sally thought it was foolish, so she didn’t bow. + +A kind old lady noticed this and asked little Sally why she wasn’t bowing too. Little Sally simply said, “I don’t know how.†+ +The old lady laughed and showed Sally how to bow. Little Sally practiced her new trick until she got it right and could bow just like everyone else. + +Little Sally thought that bowing on Sunday was silly, but she was happy to learn something new. From then on, little Sally bowed on Sundays and each time she did, she would remember to be kind and helpful just like the old lady had been. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her name was Rebecca and she was three years old. She was on a hunt for her favorite socks which were nowhere to be found. Rebecca started to get scared that she wouldn't find them. + +Just then, her mommy came into the room with a big smile. She had Rebecca's fine, blue socks in her hands. Rebecca was so happy she screamed with joy! + +But Rebecca also noticed that her mommy was jumping around, trying to scare her with the socks. Rebecca burst out laughing. She loved to be scared and loved when her mommy played this game with her. + +Rebecca was even happier now that she had found her favorite socks. She hugged her mommy and the two of them laughed and played the sock-scare game until the sun set outside. + +The end. +Once upon a time there were two friends. Their names were Max and June. They loved playing together. + +One day, they both wanted the same banana. They wanted to eat it but they couldn't share it. They started to fight over it. They tugged and pulled, trying to get it for themselves. + +Max was stronger, so he won the fight. He was so happy that he got the banana! But he felt bad. He didn't like seeing June upset. + +So, Max gave June half of the banana. She smiled and took it slowly. They both enjoyed the banana together. + +When they were done, they hugged and laughed. They were glad they didn't have to fight. +Once upon a time there was a little girl, named Ann. She was three years old and was very excited for her path. Ann put on her shoes, said goodbye to her mom, and ran out the door. + +Ann skipped down the path, singing happily. She stopped and picked some flowers, and stopped at the creek to see the fishes swimming. + +Eventually Ann arrived at an old farmhouse. She knocked on the door and an old woman opened it for her. Ann smiled and said "hi!" The woman said hello and invited Ann in. + +Inside, the house was warm and cozy. Ann saw that the woman had lots of yummy snacks. Her eyes lit up and she chose one that was soft and sweet - it was delicious! + +Soon it was time to go, so the woman gave Ann a spoiled little puppy as a present. Ann hugged the puppy and waved goodbye to her new friend. She ran back down the path, singing songs the whole way. + +Ann arrived home safe and happy. She told her mom about the spoiled puppy and all the adventures she had on the path. +Once there was a little girl who went to a park with her mom. She saw a big ambulance and thought it was cool. But then she saw it drive away with its loud siren! It made the little girl feel embarrassed. + +When she got home, her mom said, "You have to be careful, sweetie! You were very lucky that no one saw you." The little girl felt so embarrassed she had tears in her eyes. + +But then her mom hugged her tight and said, "It's okay. Everything will be okay." She gave her a soft tissue to dry her eyes. + +The little girl felt much better just being with her mom. Together they went back to the park and had a wonderful afternoon playing on the swings and the slides. + +The little girl felt safe and happy, knowing her mom would always be there to take care of her. +A brave soldier prepared his incredible pistol. He checked it carefully and made sure it was ready. He was going to an adventure and wanted to protect himself in case of danger. + +When the soldier was ready he grabbed his pistol and started his journey. He went through a big forest and over a rocky mountain. He saw a lot of interesting animals and plants. + +In the evening, the soldier made a camp and prepared dinner. Before going to sleep, he checked his pistol one more time. He was so happy he had it with him. It made him feel safe and strong. + +The next morning the soldier continued his journey. Soon he reached his goal and was very proud of himself. He was happy he was able to use his incredible pistol to protect himself. +Once there was a little girl named Abby. She was three years old, and was full of hope for the future. + +Every day, Abby would wake up and put on her comfortable socks. She loved them because they were so snug and always kept her feet warm. She would hope that each day would be the best day ever. + +Abby loved to explore and try new things. Everywhere she went, her comfortable socks kept her feet warm. + +One day, Abby decided to take a walk in the park. The leaves were crunchy and the sun was shining. Although Abby was young, she had a lot of hope in her heart. With every step she took, Abby could feel her warm cozy socks. + +As Abby walked, she looked around and made new friends. She felt happy and full of hope. + +Abby enjoyed her day with her friends and headed home. She took off her socks, put them in the hamper, and cuddled into bed with a big smile on her face, hopeful for the next adventure that awaited. +One day, there was a big carpet in the living room. It was a really flexible carpet, so it was perfect for jumping on! The little girl shut the door and jumped on the carpet. It felt so squishy and bouncy! She shut her eyes and imagined she was on a big trampoline. She smiled as she jumped around on the carpet. It was so much fun! + +The little girl was jumping so fast that she bumped into the couch. She shut her eyes tight and waited, but nothing happened. When she opened them, she noticed she had made a dent on the carpet! She was afraid her mum might be angry with her. + +So the little girl filled the dent in the carpet with some folded up blankets. She made sure the blankets were flexible and that they stayed in place. Then she brushed the carpet back into its original shape. It worked! The dent was gone! + +The girl smiled and she shut the door behind her. She was glad she had been able to make the carpet look like new again! Now she could keep jumping on it without any worries. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny who wanted to explore the world. He hopped out of the den and hopped out of the woods. He could see all sorts of amazing things! Everywhere he hopped, he saw something different. + +He hopped past a pond and saw lots of ducks and geese swimming. He wanted to see what else was out there, so he hopped away. Then he decided to stop and watch the sunset, it was so beautiful and amazing! + +He hopped a little more until he noticed something in the grass. He hopped closer and closer to take a look and he saw a caterpillar. The caterpillar had so many different colors, it was amazing! + +Suddenly, the caterpillar asked for help! He was stuck and couldn't move. The little bunny was glad he could help, so he reached down with his hand and carefully picked the caterpillar up. + +He placed the caterpillar back into the grass and hopped away. He was so happy that he could help the caterpillar and he was thankful for such an amazing experience. +George had a big garage. He was very proud of the garage. It was the biggest garage in town. He put his new car in it. + +One day, George went to the store. He left his car in the garage. But when he came back, he found that his car was gone! He was helpless. + +It turned out that one of his neighbors had taken the car. The neighbor was carrying the car away. + +George was very upset. He ran to his neighbor's house and asked her to give him back the car. Finally, she agreed and returned the car to George. + +George was very happy. He put the car back in his garage and made sure to lock the door. From then on, he always locked his garage door when he left. +One day, a group of friends were playing together. They had an idea to play a game, but everyone was confused. They started arguing, until they heard another voice. A small girl wanted to join in. Everyone turned and saw the girl standing there. She had a big smile on her face. + +The friends looked at each other and smiled. They all agreed to let her join. The small girl explained her idea of the game. Everyone was excited. + +The friends laughed and joined in the game. They had so much fun. Everyone was happy that the small girl shared her idea. It was much better than the other idea. + +The friends played for hours. They kept smiling and laughing. The friends were no longer confused - they were excited to be together. From then on, the friends always wanted the small girl to join them in their play. +Once there was a girl named Mary. She was three years old and loved to explore. One day, she ventured out into the backyard and saw something amazing - a big bird's nest with eggs inside! She was so excited that she ran to tell her mum. + +Mom said to be safe and not to touch the eggs. But Mary couldn't resist. She wanted to pick one up and look at it. So she reached up and screamed in surprise when she saw the mother bird appear from nowhere! + +The mother bird was protecting her eggs and wanted to make sure they stayed safe. She was angry with Mary for trying to pick one up. She screamed and flapped her wings, so Mary ran away very quickly! She stayed away from the nest after that. But she will never forget the scary moment she saw the mother bird fly out to protect her eggs. +Mama was with her little girl at the park. They stopped to watch the ducks playing in the pond. The little girl was so excited that she almost forgot about her nap. +Mama reminded her, "Remember, it's almost time to take a nap. You need your nap so you can have enough energy to play even longer at the park after you wake up!" +The little girl smiled, took her mama's hand, and they marched back to their house to take a long nap. When the little girl was sound asleep, Mama snuggled her and filled her heart with love. +When the nap was finished, the little girl was all smiles, ready to go back to the park and play and explore some more. Mama kissed her forehead to remind her how much she loved her and together they set off again to the park. +Once there was a family who loved to celebrate. Every night, the parents would take their three year old son outside to watch the thick traffic go by. On special nights, they would all stand outside and cheer when a brightly coloured car passed. + +The son was especially excited when the family decided to celebrate a birthday. He couldn't wait to watch more thick traffic pass by. When the big day came, and the family went outside to watch the cars, the son noticed a huge yellow truck. He cheered and clapped and laughed when it went past. + +The family watched the thick traffic for a while longer and then went inside to celebrate the birthday. They served delicious food and shared lots of hugs. And the son knew that one day he would have his own birthday to celebrate and lots of thick traffic to watch. +Once there was an infant that was a bit lazy. It loved to sleep and never wanted to get up. One day, its mommy said it was time for a walk. The infant didn't want to go, but its mommy said it was time to step. + +The infant stepped outside, still yawning and sleepy. The sun shone so brightly, and the birds chirped so loudly! It really woke the infant up and made it smile. + +As the infant stepped around, it saw big puppies and kitties walking with their owners. They were so full of energy and never stopped moving! The infant wished it could be like them. + +The lazy infant took one more step, and then it saw a playground. It was so full of fun! The infant stepped faster and faster, so excited. When the the infant arrived at the playground, it laughed, ran and played with the other kids. + +The infant ran and ran until it was too tired to move. It had gone from being lazy, to an infant full of energy! +Once there was a little girl named Jane who wanted to go to the church. She was very excited because it was a beautiful day and the sun was shining. She put on her best dress and got into the car. + +When they arrived at the church, it was cold outside. She could feel the cold as she stepped out of the car. Inside the church was warm and full of people. She looked around and saw beautiful stained glass windows and heard people singing. + +Suddenly, Jane heard someone call her name. She looked up and saw the priest; he was smiling. He asked her to come and sit in the front row with him. Jane couldn't believe it. She walked over to him and he gave her a big hug. + +Jane spent the whole morning at the church, singing and listening to the priest's stories. She had a wonderful time and by the end of the morning she was feeling a little tired. The priest called her a special name - his sunshine girl. + +When it was time for Jane to go home, she felt a little sad. She said goodbye to the priest and the other people in the church. But she knew she would always remember the church and the cold day she spent there. +Mike was a 3 year old who liked to sort things. His favorite thing to sort was the strips of paper he found lying around. He didn't know it, but Mike had a knack for sorting. He could easily figure out what strips to keep and what ones to toss away. + +One day, Mike came across some rough strips of paper. He carefully looked at each one and began sorting them into two piles. One pile was made of the strips he liked, and the other pile was of the ones he didn't. + +When Mike finished sorting the strips, he took the ones he liked and made a cool project with them. He used tape and glue to make a giant heart out of the rough strips. Mike was very proud of his work; it was one of his biggest sorting successes. + +From then on, Mike would always look for rough strips of paper. He had a lot of fun sorting them and creating awesome things. +Mammy mailed a letter to Brother. He lived far away, but Mammy stayed in touch by mailing him letters and pictures. + +She wrote about all the fun things she did that week. Mammy said playing with dolls was very fine. She also said she ate lots of ice cream, which made her tummy happy. + +Mammy folded the letter in half and sealed it with a kiss. She put the letter in a big, red mailbox. + +A few days later, Brother wrote back. He said it sounded like Mammy had a lot of fun. He also said he was doing just fine too. + +Mammy was so happy to hear from her brother. She was excited to get the letter and she could not wait to write him another letter soon. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little boy. He loved to play make believe with his friends. One day he decided to pretend he had a mustache. He used some whipped cream and drew a mustache on his lip. He thought he looked so silly, but he was happy. + +The boy decided to go outside and show everyone his new mustache. He ran around the playground, but everyone was too busy to notice. So he decided to go see his mom. When he saw her, he was so excited. She laughed and said, "That is a very silly mustache, but it looks good on you!" + +The little boy was so happy to have a mom who accepted his pretend mustaches. He used that mustache to be a superhero and save the day. He ran around using all of his powers to make the playground a better, happier place. He taught others about being kind to each other and how to use their imaginations. + +The little boy was so proud of his mustache and the good he was able to do with it. He would use it every day, and with it he was able to bring happiness to those around him. +Once upon a time there was a dependable country. Everyone in the country was happy and content. They would all share and look out for one another. + +One day, something mysterious happened. Suddenly, all the people of the country vanished. Where did they go? Nobody knew. + +The country was so quiet - not just because of the lack of people, but because the animals were also gone. It was like the entire place had been wiped away in the blink of an eye. + +The people of the country were never seen again. Everyone was sad, though they still trusted that the people were somewhere safe and sound. + +The dependable people of the country had simply vanished, leaving behind a silent reminder of their dedication and loyalty. +Once there was a little girl who was feeling very uncomfortable. She wanted someone to make her feel better. + +Her mommy saw her feeling blue and came to comfort her. She gave her a big hug and told her it was ok to feel upset. + +Then they went to the river. The little girl looked at the rod her daddy was using to catch fish. Suddenly, she felt much better. + +Her mommy saw that she was happy again and said, "Do you feel more comfortable now?". The little girl gave a big smile and said yes. + +They spent the rest of the day at the river and the little girl felt safe and happy again. Her mommy had made her feel better and that made her very happy. +Once there was a boy who wanted to play in the garden. He ran outside and saw a big dark shadow in the grass. He was eager to find out what it was. When he got closer, he saw something else. His friend was there and they were fighting. The boy was so surprised to see this! He didn't want to fight, he wanted to play. He stepped between them and told them to stop. The shadows started to go away, and the boy and his friend were playing together again. They were friends again and were happy. +Once upon a time, there was a black pen. It liked to write but it was lonely and had no one to write with. + +One day, it saw a peach lying in the sun and it thought, 'I wonder if I can write with that peach?' So it rolled up to the peach and started to write. + +The peach felt strange. It had never felt anything like this before. But it liked it. And so the peach started writing too. + +The pen and peach wrote together until the sun went down. They were so happy they had found a friend. From then on, they were always writing together. +Winter was cold. Peter had a warm jacket but it felt tight around his arms. He wanted to go outside and play but it was too cold. + +Peter was sad. He looked outside at the snow falling and wanted to go out. Suddenly he had an idea! He went into the kitchen and found some carrots. He took them outside and buried them in the snow. + +The days went by and Peter kept coming back to check the carrots. One day he noticed that they were starting to rot. He dug them up and threw them away. He laughed and said "Now I can go play in the snow!" + +Peter was happy. He ran outside and felt the cold winter air. He played in the snow and laughed and had fun. He was glad he had figured out a way to play in the wintertime. +One night, everyone was sleeping soundly. Suddenly, they felt a heavy shake on the ground. An earthquake had arrived! Everyone was scared and didn't know what to do. + +But then something special happened. A big, bright light filled the night sky. From the light, a voice said "Welcome! Welcome!" Everyone looked around and smiled. + +When the light disappeared, everyone felt much better. They had been welcomed by the earthquake! + +Now, when an earthquake comes, everyone knows that it is welcoming them instead of scaring them. It's a heavy but friendly reminder that in the world, everyone is welcome. +Sandra and Danny were very excited. Today was the day for their special picnic. They had been preparing for it all week. Sandra and Danny put on their special picnic clothes and grabbed their picnic basket. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud siren. It was the police! It sounded like there was an emergency. The police car stopped in front of their house. + +The kind police officer got out of the car and asked them if everything was alright. Sandra and Danny said that they were preparing for their picnic. Then the police officer smiled and said, "That's nice. Enjoy your picnic!" + +The police officer drove away, and Sandra and Danny continued to prepare for their picnic. They made sure that they had everything they needed and they even put a blanket on the ground. Then they sat down and had a wonderful picnic together. + +The kind police officer helped Sandra and Danny have a wonderful picnic day. They both thanked him very much. And they had a special picnic they would remember forever. +John and Jenny were very good friends. Today, they were going to play with paint. They each brought a brush and a cup of paint. They were excited to be outside painting. + +John reached for his paint and Jenny did the same. They happily brushed their paints on the wall. They each loved the colors they were painting. + +John had a notion and looked over to Jenny. He asked her if they could paint something together. Jenny was a little hesitant at first, but then she agreed. + +John reached out his paintbrush and they both painted a big heart. Jenny's blue paint and John's red paint met in the middle of the heart. The colors blended together to make a beautiful purple. + +John and Jenny smiled at the heart they had made together. It showed their friendship and was filled with compassion. They held hands and happily went back inside. +Davey wanted to help. He noticed the elderly woman cooking a meal. He asked if he could help fix it. She wanted to see if he could help, so she gave him a spoon and a bowl of soup. + +He started stirring the soup. He stirred it slowly, and then faster. The soup tasted nice. He stirred it for a long time but it was ready. + +Davey smiled, happy that he fixed the meal for the elderly woman. He put the soup on the table and watched her eat. She smiled at Davey and thanked him for his help. Davey felt proud that he did a good job. +Once upon a time, there was a train. The train was tall and strong, but it was always still. One day it began to rise. The train had to move quickly, but it was very difficult. It tried and tried, but it could not move any faster. It needed help. + +Then, two children came and saw the train. The children wanted to help, so they pushed and pulled. With their help, the train rose higher and higher. Soon, it was moving fast and the children cheered. They had helped the train move when it was so difficult. + +The train moved faster and faster, until it rose out of sight. The children were excited, they had helped it reach its destination. The train thanked the children and they thanked the train. Then, they waved goodbye and the train flew away. +Once upon a time, there was a family who wanted to celebrate. They were going on a picnic! + +Mommy bought juice and cake, and Daddy gathered apples and bread. They put them in a bag and headed out. + +On their way, they saw Alex and his modest tutor. He was teaching him about numbers and animals. Alex's teacher said he was doing very well. + +The family invited Alex and his tutor to their picnic. Alex was so happy - it was his first time celelebrating with his family and teacher. + +They played and ate under a big tree. The sun and the wind made the day perfect! + +At the end of the picnic, Alex was full and happy. He hugged his family and tutor, and thanked them for the lovely celebration. +One day, Jenny was walking with her mom when they saw an orange spike in the ground. Jenny asked her mom what it was and she said it was a flower. Jenny was not sure and frowned. She wanted to see it up close so they walked slowly towards the spike. When they and arrived, Jenny saw that it was a real flower. It had an orange petal and sparkly green leaves. Jenny smiled and picked the flower up and to show it to her mom. She felt excited to find a real flower! They continued on their walk, looking for more flowers. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was very sad because she was all by herself. She had no one to play with or talk to. So she decided to stand in the place where she was, for what seemed like forever. + +Suddenly, she heard a noise coming from behind her. She looked around and saw a friendly looking lady. The lady asked if the little girl wanted to play. She said yes and the lady smiled. + +The lady handed her a cup, filled with warm cocoa. The little girl couldn't believe how nice the cocoa tasted. With compassion, the lady asked if the little girl wanted to take the cup home. The little girl thanked the lady and said yes. + +The little girl felt happy and special in the company of the lady. The lady said that the cup would always be there with her whenever she felt alone. From then on, the little girl never felt lonely, because the cup reminded her of the compassionate lady. +Once upon a time there was an independent alien named Oxygen. She was brave and curious, and she wanted to explore the universe. + +One day Oxygen discovered a sharp object that glowed with a mysterious light. She touched the object, and it sent a spark of energy all through her body. When Oxygen looked around she saw that the spark had created a beautiful new world. + +Oxygen was so proud of herself and of the world that she had created. No one else could do what she had done - she was truly independent! + +From that day forward, Oxygen was an explorer. She sharpened her skills, venturing across galaxies and learning the secrets of the universe! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Kitty who was three years old. She had a secret key and she used it to unlock the gate in her backyard. + +Beyond the gate was a big, white, modest house. She had never been inside before. She was excited to explore what was inside. + +Kitty stepped through the open door and saw a kitchen. On the work surface were two bunches of celery. They were long, green and bright. She had never seen celery before. + +Kitty was very brave and decided to take one of the bunches of celery. She slowly and carefully unlocked the kitchen drawer and put the celery inside. + +Kitty was proud of herself for being so brave and took one last look around the house before she locked the door and went back home. +Once there was a little girl named Molly. She was very excited because her mom said she had something special for her. She couldn't wait to see what it was! + +Molly's mom opened the door, and there it was: a nice new suit! It was pink and had sparkles all over it. Molly was so happy and ran to get it. She put it on and it filled her up perfectly. + +Molly twirled around and around looking at herself in the mirror. She loved her new suit and wanted to show it off. She skipped out the door and ran to show her friends in the park. + +When they saw the suit they all said “Wow! Molly looks so nice!†They wanted to play dress-up and everyone wanted to try on the sparkly suit. + +Molly let all of her friends take turns wearing it, and they had so much fun playing dress-up together. By the end of the day they were all very happy and said goodbye to Molly with big hugs. + +Molly went home feeling very special with her nice new suit. +Once upon a time there was an incredible spirit. Nobody knew where the spirit came from or why it was there. Everyday the spirit looked for something exciting to do. + +One day the spirit started to fly around. It went up and down and it flew very fast. It was so happy to be able to explore the world! Everywhere the spirit went, it saw new and exciting things. + +The spirit started to play with some birds and the birds were so happy that they flew around with it. The spirit even flew over some mountains and then it saw something incredible. + +It was a lake, filled with sparkles. The spirit was amazed and it decided to dive into the lake. It felt so good underwater and it stayed there for a long time. + +When the spirit was ready to leave, it saw that the lake was full of sparkles that made it look very beautiful. The spirit was really happy and it flew away so it could find more incredible places to explore. +Once upon a time, there was a postman named Joe. Every day Joe had to do a very important job - he had to deliver mail! Joe had to make sure that everything was organized, so that the mail could be delivered to the right place. + +Every day Joe used a special bag to put his mail in. He then used a lock to make sure that the mail stayed safe. + +One day, when Joe was almost finished, the lock broke! Joe didn't know what to do. Without the lock he couldn't keep the mail safe. Then, Joe had a very good idea - he used a piece of string to help him tie up the bag of mail. + +Joe was very pleased with his hard work and everything was organized again. As soon as he finished, Joe ran off to deliver the mail and it was all safe and secure, thanks to his clever ideas! +Once there was a bright pony. He wanted to stay in the sunny meadow with his friends all day. He knew that his mom was coming to pick him up soon, but he wanted to stay a little longer. + +So the pony asked his friends, "Will you stay too? We can play together all day!" His friends said yes, so the pony was very happy. + +The friends played hide and seek in the meadow, and ran after each other up and down the hills. The day was so bright and sunny and the pony loved it. + +Soon it was time to go home. But the pony promised his friends that he would come back and play with them soon. Then the bright pony waved goodbye and said, "I'll see you soon!" +Once upon a time, there was a perfect elephant. This elephant was so special that everyone wanted to bring it home. + +The first to try was a little girl. She wanted to be the one to bring the perfect elephant back to her house. But the elephant was too big! The little girl couldn't even reach its first toe. + +Then, a boy came to try. He was older and much bigger than the girl. He tried to bring the elephant but it was too heavy for him. He couldn't move it even an inch. + +Finally, a mommy and daddy came. They tried too and with both of them together, they were able to bring the perfect elephant back home. + +When they got to their house, the mommy and daddy were so happy that finally the perfect elephant was living with them. The little girl and the boy were happy too, because even though they couldn't bring it back home on their own, they were glad to see it go somewhere safe. +Once upon a time there was a mom and dad and they had a very special holiday coming up. They asked their daughter if she would like to go and she said, "Please!" + +The mom and dad packed their bags and got ready for the holiday. When they arrived, the girl was amazed by how light it was. Everything seemed to be glowing and she was so happy. + +The family went for a walk and lots of new things. The girl saw so many exciting things and wanted to explore everything. She saw pretty flowers, animals, and birds. + +At night, the girl wanted to see the stars. Mom and Dad said yes, and they went to a special spot away from the light. They looked up and saw lots of pretty stars. Then the girl wished for something very special and seemed to get it. She thanked her mom and dad happily and said, "Please can we come again?" + +When it was time to go home the family was sad but they knew they would have another holiday soon. They said goodbye and the girl promised to be good until they came back again. +Alice was having lots of fun playing with her toys. She was rolling cars along the floor and playing with dolls. She loved all her toys and would play with them for hours. + +One day, Alice's mom said that it was time to remove the toys from the living room. Alice was sad and did not understand why she had to take the toys away. Her mom told her that it was normal for toys to be put away when play time was finished. + +But Alice was used to leaving her toys out, so it was not very fun to remove them. She took her time, making sure all of her toys were together and back in their place. + +Alice's mom said that this was normal, and reminded Alice that the toys were still there to play with, just not in the living room. So Alice got used to this, and it was fun again. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends named Jane and Luke. They loved to play together all day. One day, Jane found a fancy medal in the grass and she gave it to Luke. He smiled and was so happy with his new medal. + +They played together with the medal, rolling it around and pretending to be superheroes. After a while they decided they wanted to do something special with the medal. So they went to Jane's house and dressed the medal up with fancy ribbons and sparkles. They made it so pretty. + +When they were done, they played with the medal all day. They pretended it was a special award they won. On that day they spoke a secret, they promised to keep the medal forever no matter what happened. + +The fancy medal was a special symbol of their friendship and they both cherished it very much. They would play together all day with the medal and it reminded them of the happy times they share. +Molly was feeling very happy today. She wanted a treat, something special and very pretty. She asked her mom if she could have one. + +Molly's mom said she could have a treat and that it was a special surprise. Molly was so excited. She followed her mom to the kitchen and saw a big, colorful cake on the counter. It was so pretty and smelled delicious. + +Molly couldn't wait to try it. She ate a big piece and said it was the best treat ever. She was so happy that she wanted to keep eating it all day long. + +Molly thanked her mom and said she was the best mom ever. Molly was so happy to have such a special treat. +Once there was a brave frog. He wanted to explore the world, but his family ignored him. + +One day the brave frog hopped away and he never saw his family again. As he hopped along, he met new frogs, but none of them wanted to be his friend. + +He hopped and hopped until he came to a big pond. He was so excited to jump in! But he heard a noise. + +It was a big, mean, crocodile. The frog was scared but he was brave and he jumped in anyway. + +The crocodile was angry that the frog had invaded his pond. He snapped his teeth and tried to eat the frog but the brave frog was too quick. He leapt out of the water and hopped away. + +The frog was happy that he was safe and he had learnt an important lesson - not to ignore warnings. +Daddy took Mommy and Max to the store. Daddy said that Max could pick out a new pair of sunglasses. Max was so excited. He chose a nice pair of blue sunglasses with a smile on them. + +Daddy said that Max had to be obedient when he wears his sunglasses outside, so Max nodded and said yes. + +After they paid for the sunglasses, Daddy told Max how to take care of them. Max had to be sure to take them off when he was inside and to never leave them in the sun where they could get too hot. + +Max was so happy to have his new sunglasses, he put them on right away and smiled. Daddy said they looked great and he was proud of Max for being so obedient! +Once upon a time, there was a little boat that was ready to go sailing. The boat had a strong engine, so it could go fast. + +The boat sailed off into the wide sea. It went on for miles and miles until it finally got really tired. The engine was running weak and the boat could not keep going. + +The boat drifted to an island. It was the perfect place to stop and rest the engine. The boat was happy and safe in the small bay. + +The boat stayed on the island for a few days and the engine got stronger and stronger. Just when the engine was ready to go, a big storm came in. + +The boat was scared, but it stayed safe in the bay. The storm could not touch it, and when it ended, the engine was good to go. + +The little boat sailed away from the island and back onto the open ocean. It was happy to be back on the sea. It sailed through the waves, feeling strong and free. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit. He was black, and he was very hungry. He wanted to eat something yummy, something special. Suddenly, he saw a bowl of rice, sitting in the grass all by itself. The rabbit was so excited! He ran up to the bowl of rice and started to eat it. But he quickly noticed something was wrong. The rice was hard and crunchy, not soft and fluffy like it should have been. + +The little rabbit was so sad. His tummy was still rumbling, but he couldn't eat this crunchy rice. He needed someone to help him. Then, he heard a voice, “Don’t worry little one, I can fix it for you.†The rabbit looked up and saw a friendly bear. The bear scooped up the rice, added some water and stirred it all together. In just a few moments, the rice became nice and soft and fluffy! + +The little rabbit ate the delicious rice, and thanked the bear. He was so pleased, he shuffled off with a full tummy and a happy heart. The bear had fixed his rice, and made his day. +Once upon a time there was a cheerful child. She loved the outdoors and was always playing in the garden. One day she decided to go to the park. When she got there she saw a swing and a slide. She was so excited she started to run toward them. + +She had just reached the slide when she spotted something bright and shiny in the corner. She stopped to have a look. It was a giant red balloon! She ran over and grabbed it. + +The balloon was so big and pretty. She laughed with joy and it made her cheerful. Then she began to play with it, tossing it up and down. She giggled each time she caught it. + +Soon it was time for the child to go home. She reluctantly let go of the balloon and said goodbye. She waved the balloon farewell and skipped home, feeling cheerful. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree. It was a yummy apple tree, and it had lots of big branches. Every day, some birds would come to the tree to eat the apples. They liked to eat delicious apples and make their homes in the branches. + +One day, the birds decided to create something cool. They wanted to create their own branch! They looked for the perfect branch for their new home. Finally, they found one that was just right! + +The birds worked all day making the new branch cool. They added little leaves and some twigs. They even found a special apple to put on their cool new branch. They made their new home just perfect! + +From then on, the birds could always go and enjoy the special cool branch. They ate the delicious apple, and felt happy and proud of their work. They created something special, and enjoyed it every day! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Kay. Kay was very lonely. She did not have any friends to play with. One day, Kay went to the gym and saw a basketball. She decided to borrow it because she wanted to have some fun. + +Kay went to the park and started playing basketball. She kicked the ball so that it bounced off the ground and into the air. She laughed as it went up and then down again. Suddenly, two other kids were standing beside her. They were looking at the ball, too! + +The two kids asked if they could borrow it. Kay said "Yes!" She was so happy to have some friends to play with. They all played for hours and laughed and smiled together. Kay was no longer lonely! +Once upon a time, there were two silly lizards named Larry and Lenny. They decided to print some pictures. But then, a tornado came and started to blow the pictures away. Larry and Lenny were very worried. They wanted to save their pictures! + +They started to chase the tornado and the pictures. The tornado went faster and faster, and the lizards followed it. Then the tornado changed direction and went up, up and away! The lizards were running around in circles, but they couldn't follow it. + +The tornado disappeared into the sky and the pictures were too far away. Larry and Lenny were so sad, but then they had a great idea. They started to draw new pictures, and made them even sillier than before. + +The lizards were smiling, and their pictures were put on their walls for all to see! They laughed and laughed, and never stopped smiling. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a small bird. The bird was very scared. He wanted to fly away from this place, but he didn't know how. + +So the little bird started to rush. He ran and ran as fast as he could. He wanted to get away! Soon, the bird had rushed so far that he could no longer see his home. + +But then, he noticed something up ahead. It was a big tree! The little bird was so happy. He flew up to the tree and landed on the top branch. He looked around and saw that he was safe now. + +The little bird was no longer fearful. He spread his wings and soared into the sky. He was free! From now on, he could rush around the sky as much as he wanted. + +The end. +Once upon a time there lived a little boy who was very gifted. His parents called him Jack and they loved him very much. Every day they did lots of fun things, like flying kites and taking a morning walk in the park. One day Jack asked his parents if he could fly. To Jack's surprise, his parents said yes! + +Jack was so excited and couldn't believe it. He put on big wings and fancy boots and he was ready to go. Suddenly, Jack felt weightless and he was flying high in the blue sky! He waved to his parents below and they cheered him on. + +Jack continued flying, laughing and twirling in the air. After a while, he landed back down and his parents hugged him tightly with joy. Jack had a wonderful day and he remembered that special moment of flying for the rest of his life. +Once upon a time there was a strong princess called Mimi. She was the bravest girl ever. One day Mimi got sick and wasn't feeling well. Her mom knew that medicine would help repair her and make her feel better. So, she gave Mimi a medicine and tucked her into bed. + +The medicine was strong, so Mimi stayed in bed all day. In the evening, she felt better and stronger. She was finally able to get up and play again. + +Mimi's mom was happy that the medicine helped to repair Mimi so quickly. They both hugged and celebrated Mimi getting better. And they lived happily ever after. +Once there was a little mouse. He wanted to find some cheese. So one day he looked everywhere. He looked under the rug and under the cushions but he couldn't find any. + +Then he decided to look outside. He went out the door and looked around. He looked under the bushes and behind the trees. He still couldn't find cheese. + +But then he saw something. He found a little hole in the ground. He remembered what his mom had said about finding cheese in holes. He got excited and squealed with delight. He poked his nose inside the hole and sniffed. + +He was so happy! He had found cheese! It was a little piece of cheese, but it was so delicious! He grabbed the cheese and ran back to his house to eat it. From then on, he always checked the holes for cheese. +Mum and dad took Sarah swimming! Sarah had been looking forward to her first swim for a long time. She ran across the beach, sand between her toes, and into the sea. Sarah was so excited! + +The water was cool and soft, and the waves broke against Sarah’s legs. She splashed and laughed and had a wonderful time. Later, Sarah remembered the yummy snack mum had made for after the swim. She was so hungry that the snack tasted even better than usual! + +Before long, mum and dad were ready to go home. Sarah was sad to leave, but she remembered how much fun she had and how yummy the snack was. She knew that soon she'd have another chance to go swimming and eat a yummy snack! +Once upon a time there was a little boy who was very curious. One day he wanted to explore, so he decided to go on an adventure. He went outside, and while he was exploring he found a mysterious pocket. He decided to pick it up and put it in his pocket. When he put it in his pocket, a magical voice came out and said, "I will grant you three wishes if you order me around!" + +This made the boy very excited, so he ordered the mysterious pocket to grant him three wishes. The pocket granted him three wishes, and he became very happy! He wished for a dog, new clothes, and lots of candy. All of his wishes came true! + +The boy was very happy with his three wishes, and he thanked the mysterious pocket for granting them. Then he went home and told all of his friends about his exciting day. They couldn't believe their ears! +One day, Tony and his dad were going for a walk. Tony felt excited - he loved walking! Tony was carrying a big new cheese. He had chosen it from the store earlier that day. + +As they walked, Tony saw a tree. He wanted to climb it, so he asked his dad. His dad agreed, and said he would help. But suddenly, Tony's big cheese slipped! It started to fall. Tony grabbed it but it was too heavy - it kept on falling. + +Quickly, Tony's dad grabbed the cheese. He saved it! Tony thanked his dad, and hugged the cheese. It was nice and soft - it was a new cheese and Tony loved it. + +From then on, Tony always remembered to be careful when carrying something special. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Amy. She loved to explore nature. One day, she went for a walk in the forest. Suddenly, she saw a huge butterfly! It was so big and colourful. She was so excited! + +The butterfly flew around Amy and she couldn't believe how enormous it was! Then, the butterfly landed on Amy's shoulder. Amy was so happy she gave the butterfly a big hug. The butterfly gave her a special goodbye before it flew away. + +Amy smiled and looked around. It was beautiful in the forest. She saw tall trees, bushes and flowers. She felt so happy in the great outdoors. She wanted to always remember this wonderful moment, so she hugged nature itself. + +Amy thanked nature for all the beauty it had shown her and walked back home, feeling happy and full of joy. +Once upon a time there was a lady who was very miserable. She had a bad cold and felt all achey and sore. She could not move her legs. She watched the birds out of her window and wished she could go outside like them. + +One day she saw the sun peeking out of the sky, and thought that maybe she could try and go out. She struggled to get out of her chair but it took her a long time and she felt exhausted afterwards. She watched the birds again, and this time she could move her legs and be like them. + +She enjoyed the sunshine and all the good things the world had to offer. She kept walking and watching the birds, until eventually she reached her destination. She felt so much better and realised that even when you are miserable, you can do anything if you try hard enough. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Sarah. She was playing in her backyard when she found something. It was a unique blue box. She was so excited! + +Sarah didn't know what was inside the box, so she opened it. Out came lots of different things! There were stones, shells, buttons, coins and much more. She wanted to play with it, but it was a mess so she decided to sort it. + +First, she sorted the stones. She put them in a line of blue, then white and green stones. Then she picked out all the shells and put them in a pile. Next she picked out all the buttons and sorted them by shapes and colors. + +When she was done, everything was neat and tidy. And it was extra special because Sarah put some of her own things in the box too. She had her own unique collection of blue and white stones, shells, buttons, and coins. It was so much fun! + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a white kitty named Bob. Bob had a big mustache and he was a very happy cat. + +One day, Bob found a cozy spot in a sunny garden. He settled down in the grass and had a nice nap. After he woke up, he chased some butterflies and had lots of fun! + +After playing for a few hours, Bob was tired so he settled down again in the grass. He listened to all the birds singing in the trees, which made him feel very sleepy. + +Suddenly, a friendly dog came over to say hi! Bob and the dog played together for a while and made new friends. Then they settled down in the grass and watched the clouds. Bob looked up and noticed his white mustache in the sky. He smiled and settled down with his fluffy tail wagging. + +Bob and the dog stayed in the garden all afternoon, until the sun went down. They had such a wonderful time that they decided to come back again tomorrow! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack who was very brave and adventurous. He went to the doctor's office with his mommy. Jack was a little scared because this was his first time visiting a doctor. + +The doctor was nice and showed Jack different tools to help him feel less nervous. She also let Jack push the button to make the scale weigh his mommy. Jack was so excited about this that he pushed the wrong button - but it was ok! + +The doctor had a very special surprise for Jack. She put a very brave sticker on his shirt. Jack smiled from ear to ear and thanked the doctor for the special gift. + +Jack and his mommy left the doctor's office very happy. Jack was proud of himself for being so adventurous and brave. +Once upon a time there lived a boy named Charlie. Charlie was very compassionate and looked out for everyone he met. He was always helping the people in his town. + +One day he went to the beach and saw a hungry seagull struggling with its wings. It was hurt and could not fly. So Charlie decided to help it. He twisted its wings back in place and the seagull flew away. + +The next day when Charlie was walking outside, he saw a cat. The cat was very sick and it couldn't breathe properly. So Charlie wanted to help it too. He took the cat to the vet and the vet told him that the cat had a lung infection. The vet gave the cat some medicine and the cat was feeling better in no time. + +Charlie was so happy that he had been able to help the seagull and the cat. He knew that being compassionate and kind was the best way to help those who needed it. That's why he was always helping out wherever he could. What a great twist of obedience and kindness! +Once upon a time there were two best friends called Sam and Max. They were always together, playing and having fun every day. One day, they decided to go on an adventure. + +They put on their hats and partied to the beach. It was very hot outside and they knew they needed a place to cool down. They saw a place full of junk that looked like a great spot to explore. + +They ran over and saw lots of interesting things. They looked around and soon they started collecting bits and pieces. They found sparkly rocks, old toys, and shells they liked. + +The beach was very popular and lots of people were there. Everywhere they looked, they found special items to add to their collection. When they were done, they had a big pile of junk that was fun and special to them. + +Sam and Max hugged each other and were so happy. They had a great adventure, found lots of junk, and had fun all day long. +Gary was walking in the park one day, when he saw a tall tree. He decided to climb it, so he started to climb higher and higher. Then, he felt something cold and wet. He looked down and saw it was a huge puddle! He was stuck high up in the tree. He panicked and tried to find a way down. + +He saw a branch to his side. He grabbed it, and it was strong enough to hold him. He crawled along it and soon made it to the trunk of the tree. He was so relieved! He was happy to be standing on solid ground again. + +Gary was glad the branch had been there. It was so useful to get him down from the tree safely. He thanked the branch and promised to be more careful next time. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy purple bear. He didn't like to do anything and he often just slept. + +One day, the bear met a little girl. She was very nice, and asked the bear if he wanted to play a game. The bear shook his head sadly and explained that he was too lazy and wasn't sure he'd be able to. + +The girl smiled, and said that she knew a game that was easy enough that even a lazy purple bear could play. The bear was excited, so he allowed the girl to explain the game to him. + +The game was very easy, and the bear was surprised at how much fun he had playing it with the girl. After they played a few rounds, he felt much less lazy and thanked the girl for her help. +Jake and Tom were best friends. One day they were in Tom's bedroom and they wanted to have some fun. So Tom had an idea. He grabbed his grey couch and held it up in the air. Then he said to Jake: "Let's throw the couch onto the regular mat". Jake smiled and said: "Yes, I like that idea!" + +So their game began. They picked up the couch and threw it onto the mat. Then they did it again, and again until the mattress was covered in grey feathers! They laughed and played until the sun went down. + +When it was time to go home, Tom said: "Let's do it one more time!". So they picked up the couch and threw it one last time onto the mat. Then they hugged, said goodbye and went home. + +Jake and Tom had an amazing day and they couldn't wait to come back and play again. +Milly was feeling great. She had an exciting day ahead of her. She was going to taste lots of yummy treats. + +Milly went to the market with her parents in the morning. She saw lots of delicious things she wanted to taste. First, she tasted an apple. It was very sweet. Then she tried a carrot. She liked the way it tasted crunchy. + +As the day went on, Milly tasted more and more things. She had a lot of fun. Soon, night time arrived and it was time to go home. + +Milly thought back to all the tasty treats she had tasted. It had been a great day. +Once there was a big chocolate cake. It was so delicious, everyone wanted a slice! The baker was so proud of his cake that he decided to wrap it. + +The baker wrapped the cake very carefully so it wouldn't break. All that was left was to cut it into pieces. He was very careful when he did this too, so that each piece was the same size. + +He had left some of the cake uneaten, so he wrapped it up again. When he was done, he presented it to his family. They were amazed! + +The family was so envious of the cake that the baker decided to give them a score out of 10. Everyone agreed that it was a 10/10 cake – it was that good! + +Everyone enjoyed their delicious slice of cake, and afterwards the baker wrapped up the leftovers so that he could enjoy them the next day. + +The End. +There was once an adorable little sack. It had a magical power and could reverse itself! Every morning, when the sun came up, the sack went out and explored the world. It met a friendly bird, a colourful butterfly and a gentle bunny. + +One day, the sack decided to make friends with a family of ducks. The ducks didn't know what the sack was, so they followed it backwards. The little sack bounced and hopped through the park. It was so much fun! + +The ducks watched with amazement as the sack reversed itself around the pond. It seemed so happy to play with them! The ducks soon joined in and the whole family chased the magical little sack around the pond, until the sun started to set. Before it was dark, the adorable little sack said goodbye, reversed itself and hurried home. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She was three years old and wanted to cook something special. But the stove was too high and so she couldn't reach it. She needed a pan. + +She looked all around the house, but it was nowhere to be found. Then, when Lucy opened the pantry door, she saw a pan on a tall shelf. + +Lucy was brave and wanted to get the pan, but it was dangerous. It was too tall for her to reach. + +Then Lucy's mom came into the room and saw her daughter trying to reach it. Mom picked Lucy up and held her close. She took the pan down, safely, and gave it to Lucy. + +Lucy was so happy and hugged her mom. She said, "Thank you for helping me find the pan. Now I'm all ready to cook something special!" +Once upon a time, there was a mommy, a daddy and a little boy. One day, the little boy asked his daddy for a pistol. He really wanted it. The daddy said no, but the little boy kept asking and asking. He insisted that the daddy give him a pistol. + +The daddy was sad. He didn't want his little boy to have a pistol. So he told the boy that he would give him something even better. The mommy and the daddy got the little boy a tasty chocolate cake! The boy was so happy he shouted with joy! + +The little boy hugged his mommy and daddy and thanked them for the tasty cake. He said he had so much fun playing with his new treat and he was glad there was no pistol. +Mommy and Daddy always said to trust them. But what did that mean? Once, one day when Mommy, Daddy, and the baby went to the park, a rat ran across their feet. It was so quick, Mommy and Daddy couldn't catch it. + +They all said it was okay and that rats were nothing to be frightened of. In fact, Mommy and Daddy said it was their pet, a very original kind of pet. The rat was brown, small and fast. + +That made Mommy and Daddy laugh. They told the baby never to be scared of rats, that they could always trust them. That's why Mommy and Daddy trusted the rat. +Once there was a little girl and she wanted to explore. She grabbed her flashlight and started walking outside. It was dark, but the moon was looking down at her, giving her light to see her way. Suddenly she noticed a big rock that she could not move. She felt sad and helpless, but then she spotted a big man walking by. He was so big and strong! + +The little girl ran up to him and asked for help. The man kindly smiled and said "I can help you, what do you need?" She told him she wanted to move the rock. The man smiled and said "I can help with that". He bent down and lifted the rock up with ease! + +The little girl was so happy and thanked the man. She said "With your help I was able to do something I couldn't do before!" The big man said "It was my pleasure". Then he took out his flashlight and changed the bulb for the little girl. + +The little girl thanked him again and she was so happy that she now had a helpful flashlight. +One day, Lily and her mommy were taking a walk in the park. Lily saw a pretty butterfly and wanted to follow it. She asked her mommy if she could go. + +Mommy agreed and Lily ran off. She followed the butterfly over to a gas station. She watched as it attached itself to a gas pump. + +Lily thought this was the prettiest thing she had ever seen. She wanted to attach herself to the pump too, so her mommy came over and picked her up. + +Together, they waved goodbye to the butterfly. Lily was so happy that she had gotten to see such a pretty sight. She knew she would remember it always! +There was a class full of children who wanted to create something special. They searched and searched but couldn't think of anything. Suddenly, the teacher had an idea. She told them about a project that could be lots of fun but would take some time. The children excitedly nodded their heads and the teacher handed them all some paper and crayons. After working for a few hours, the children proudly showed off their creations to the teacher. They had made beautiful pictures full of amazing colours. But the teacher didn't look all that excited. She said they weren't creative enough. The children were sad and tried to work harder. They added more exciting colours and shapes, but it still seemed boring to the teacher. Eventually, it was time for the class to leave. The children were sad but they gave each other a big hug and said goodbye. Despite the teacher thinking their final creations were boring, the children knew how special they were. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to make a special soup to share with her friends. She went to the market and bought some vegetables, then she brought them home. + +The little girl started to stir the vegetables in a pot. Then she added some water, a pinch of salt, and a little bit of spice. + +When the soup was ready, the little girl tasted it. It tasted a bit bitter! She stirred in a bit of honey to make it sweeter. + +Soon enough, the soup was ready! The little girl’s friends came over to try it and they all agreed it was delicious, even though it was a bit bitter. + +The little girl had made a wonderful soup with vegetables, and all of her friends enjoyed it. +One day, a little girl was feeling sad. She wanted to go out, but there was nobody to take her. She looked out the window and saw her neighbor going to the park. She had an idea. She grabbed her shoes and ran to the neighbor. She put her hand up, asking if she wanted to go. + +The neighbor said yes, so the little girl smiled. She followed her neighbor to the park. When they got there, the little girl saw all the cool things to do. She felt happy and excited. + +The girl played with the swings and the slides. She explored the trees and saw a squirrel. They stayed at the park until it was dark outside. The little girl went home with a smile on her face. + +She said goodbye to her neighbor and thanked her for taking her to the park. Her neighbor smiled and said she was glad to help. The little girl waved as she passed and went back home, feeling much less sad. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Rose. Rose was sad because her friend Jack had hurt her feelings. Rose didn't know what to do. + +One day, Rose's mommy gave her a big hug and asked Rose if she would forgive Jack. Rose thought very hard. She thought of Jack's smile and they way they used to play together. So, Rose smiled back and said yes. + +Later that day, Rose and Jack went to the kitchen and made soup together. The soup was bad, but that made them laugh. They both looked into each other's eyes and forgave each other. + +From then on they became best friends again! Rose was so happy that she had forgiven Jack. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She liked to dress up in pretty clothes every day. She stepped outside to play, but she didn't want to get her nice clothes messy. + +Suddenly, she heard a noise behind her. It sounded like footsteps! She looked behind her and there was a big man with really big shoes. He stepped closer and closer and his shoes were so loud. + +The little girl was scared, but she didn't have time to think. She jumped right up and pointed her little heel at the man. He stepped back away from her. The little girl had saved herself! + +The little girl was so relieved that nothing had happened to her. She stepped back inside the house and smiled. She knew that next time she'd be ready to use her heel again if she ever needed to! +Once upon a time, there was a cabin in the woods that was unknown to anyone. One day, a young girl decided to touch the cabin to see what it was like. She poked, prodded and looked all around the cabin, not knowing what kind of surprises she might find. To her surprise, inside the cabin, she saw lots of bright colors and toys! She touched the toys, feeling excited and happy. + +The girl spent all day playing with the toys and exploring the cabin. Even though she had never seen the cabin before, she felt like she was in a very special place that day. Before she left, she touched the cabin one last time, feeling very thankful for her special discovery. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Janice. One day, she was feeling a bit bored. So she decided to join a club! She looked through the list of clubs and chose one that looked like the most fun. + +When the day of the club finally came, Janice was so excited! She got dressed up in her best outfit and headed to the club. + +When Janice arrived, she found the club was already full of people. Everyone was having so much fun that Janice started getting impatient. She wanted to join in too! + +Finally, Janice spotted an empty spot in the club and hurried over to it. She joined the club and quickly made some new friends. Janice had the best time and couldn't wait to go back to the club the next week! +Jane and Jack were having a great day. They were splashing and playing in the pool. Suddenly, Jack stepped out of the pool and said, "Look what I found!" He had a lab in his hands. Jane was very curious and asked, "What's that?" Jack explained, "This is a lab. It's a special type of water that can soak things!" So they decided to try it out. + +They put the lab in a bowl and put some clothes in it. Then, Jane put her hands into the bowl. She felt very uncomfortable. Then Jack started laughing and said, "The clothes are getting all wet! The lab is soaking them!" After a few minutes, the clothes were soaking wet. Jane and Jack were so excited! They then took the wet clothes outside and hung them on the line. +Once upon a time there was a horse. He was sad and empty inside. He was lonely and wanted to be happy again. + +One day, a magical fairy came to the horse. She wanted to help him heal. She gave him a special cause with magical sparkles. She sprinkled the sparkles all around the horse. + +The sparkles were powerful and filled the horse with a warm, happy feeling. His sadness was fading away. He felt a connection to the magical fairy. + +The fairy hugged the horse and told him he was loved. The horse was so happy and felt healed. From that day on, the horse was no longer empty and happy. He was healed! +Once upon a time there was a factory. The factory made all kinds of things. One day, the factory wanted to help people. So, the factory made toys and gave them to people. Everyone was very happy. + +One day, the factory had a problem. All the machines in the factory stopped working. No one knew why. Everyone was very sorry about this. + +The people in the factory had to find a way to help everyone. So, they worked together to find a solution. After a long time, they figured out a way to provide new toys for the people. + +Everyone was so thankful for the factory and all their hard work. The factory was happy to provide people with happiness. Finally, the factory was up and running again. Everyone was happy and no longer sorry. +The lazy yellow sun was shining in the sky. All of a sudden, there was a loud crash! + +John looked out of his window and saw a big yellow wreck. He was excited and ran outside to measure it. After measuring it, John saw that the wreck was very big. + +John asked his mom what should he do with the big yellow wreck. Mom said he should get help to make the wreck go away. + +John ran inside to get help. He called his friend Emily. She ran outside to measure the big yellow wreck. Emily and John worked together to get the wreck gone. + +In the end, Emily and John were able to get the wreck gone and make the day better. +Once there was a little girl named Helen who was always eager to learn. Every day she went to school and her teacher would offer her interesting things to learn. Whenever Helen saw her teacher she would smile and her eyes were like bright pupils. + +Today the teacher offered Helen a special treat. It was a tasty apple from the garden. Helen smiled and took a big bite, savouring the sweet taste. She was so happy and thanked her teacher. + +The teacher smiled and said, "It's nice to see you enjoying yourself". Helen kept on eating the apple and was grateful for the sweet treat. + +The teacher also offered to read a story to Helen and the other school children. Helen was so excited and soon she was happily listening to her teacher's voice. It was such a nice moment. + +In the end Helen thanked her teacher for all the exciting things she offered her that day. She was so grateful and happy that she could learn new things and enjoy tasty treats. +Once upon a time, there was a curious woman who wanted to peek around. Everywhere she went, she peeked to see what she could find. + +One day, she peeked around a corner and saw a big, yellow balloon. She wanted the balloon so she peeked up to see who it belonged to. + +She spotted a little girl who was holding the balloon. The woman thought the little girl was so cute that she had to peek closer. + +When the woman peeked closer, the little girl smiled. The woman was so happy, she could not help but peek even closer. + +The woman gave the little girl a big hug and the little girl giggled. The woman was so happy, she said goodbye and peeked away. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. His name was Tom. Tom wanted to watch a video. He asked his mom if he could order one. + +Mom said, "Yes, but let's go to the store so you can pick out a nice one." + +Tom was very excited and he went with his mom to the store. They went to the video section. All the videos were so colorful! Tom looked around and saw a gentle one. + +Mom asked, "Do you like that one?" + +Tom nodded his head firmly and said, "Yes please!" + +Mom smiled and said, "Ok, let's order it." + +So Tom and his mom ordered the gentle video. When they got home, Tom watched it with a big smile on his face! +Once there was a jolly little boy who loved to play. His favorite game was hockey. He liked to skate around on his own two feet, tapping the puck in front of him as it skipped along the ground. + +One day, he was playing in his backyard, when he stumbled over a rock. He tumbled to the ground, and his hockey stick flew out of his hands. He tried to get up, but he stumbled again. His leg was starting to hurt. + +The little boy started to cry. But then, he heard a familiar sound. His mom was coming around the corner, calling his name. She picked him up and gave him a big hug, telling him not to worry. She had a special surprise for him. + +When they got inside, the little boy stepped into an awesome room. He saw all kinds of hockey equipment, like helmets and pads. He was so happy, he couldn't help but smile. His mom told him to put on his new gear and go out and play. + +So, the little boy stumbled back outside, this time with all the right equipment. Now he was ready to play hockey all day long! +One morning, Suzie woke up in her blue bedroom. She looked outside and she saw that it was a nice day. She excitedly got ready to go to the store with her mom and dad. + +When they arrived at the store, Suzie's eyes lit up. She saw so many new and exciting things. She wanted one of everything! She pointed to a big wolf puppet and asked her mom if she could have it. Her mom said, "We'll see when we get home." + +After shopping for a bit, Suzie and her parents got back in the car and drove to the church. It was a beautiful blue building with a big bell. Suzie thought it was the prettiest thing she had ever seen. + +When the service was over, Suzie and her parents went back home. On the way home, Suzie remembered the puppet she wanted at the store. When they arrived, Suzie ran inside, and to her surprise, her mom had bought it for her! Suzie hugged the puppet and thanked her mom. She was so happy! +Once upon a time, there was a man and a woman who were walking in the woods. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. Suddenly, the man pointed at a palm tree and said, "Look at the beautiful palm." The woman smiled and reached out to give the palm a hug. But just as she did, an angry voice shouted from nearby, "No touching!" + +The woman jumped back in surprise and they both looked around. They saw an old man standing next to the palm tree. He had a scowl on his face. The woman smiled and asked, "Can I give this palm a hug?" The old man nodded, so she hugged the palm tree. + +The man and woman were so happy that the old man had let them give the palm a hug. They thanked him before walking away. The old man smiled and waved goodbye as they left. +Once there was a pretty barn. Every day animals would come to the barn to drink water from the big bowl. The animals would drink and play together, but one day a new animal arrived. It was a small lamb, who had never been to a barn before. + +The lamb saw the big bowl of water and wanted to drink some. He was a bit scared at first, but he finally stepped forward and took a big drink. All of the other animals started to cheer and clap. The lamb was so happy to get such a warm welcome. + +From that day on, the lamb decided to visit the barn every day. He drank the water and made lots of new friends. With plenty of water to drink and other animals to play with, the pretty barn was a fun and happy place for the lamb. +Bob came to the library one day. It was very big, empty and quiet. He didn't know many of the words he saw in the books on the shelves. But he loved how the library felt. Bob wanted to weigh something, so he took one book off the shelf. He put the book on the weighing machine. Bob was so excited when he saw the book weighed much heavier than he thought it would. He smiled at the surprise and put the book back on the shelf. From then on, Bob visited the library every day to weigh things. He tried weighing books, pencils and even other children. He even tried weighing himself! Bob always had lots of fun at the library. +Once there was a boy named Jack. He loved to smile and laugh. One day, Jack was sitting on his seat when he saw something very interesting. It was a kite flying in the sky! Jack smiled as he watched the kite fly up and up. The wind was blowing and it made it easy for the kite to stay up in the air. Jack was so excited that he jumped up and down in his seat. He laughed as he watched the kite go higher and higher. Finally, he saw the kite disappear. He smiled and said, "That was so easy and enjoyable!" Then Jack headed back home with a big smile on his face. +Karen had a vendor. The vendor gave her amazing things. Karen was so happy to have the vendor. + +One day, the vendor was in danger. Karen was worried because she loved the vendor so much, but she knew she had to help it. She tried to keep it safe. + +But then an evil man came and tried to destroy the vendor. The evil man was very dangerous, and Karen was scared. She didn't know what to do. + +But then, Karen remembered something her parents had taught her. She had to be brave! So she stood up to the evil man and shouted, "NO! You won't destroy my vendor!" + +The evil man was shocked and ran away. Karen was so proud of herself. She had saved her vendor! +Once upon a time there was a brave girl. She was so brave that she decided to try and talk to an old spirit. She went out into the forest and called out, but nothing happened! + +Suddenly, a fierce spirit appeared. The girl was so scared but she stayed brave. She asked the spirit what she should do. The spirit replied that she should stay brave no matter what. + +The girl wasn't sure but she did what the spirit said. She stayed brave when scary things happened and made brave choices. + +Finally, the spirit was so proud of the girl that it gave her a special gift! She was so happy and thanked the spirit before it disappeared. + +The brave girl went home happy and remembered the spirit's words. She was always brave and never forgot them! +One day, Jack and his mommy were at the park. Jack had his blue watch on, and his mommy had her red watch. They were having a lot of fun playing together. + +Suddenly, something very scary happened! A big, rough wind blew through the park and it made a lot of noise. Jack was scared and he asked his mommy for help. His mommy knew just what to do. + +She gave Jack a big hug and then she whispered into his ear. She told Jack that his watch had special power and she asked him to send it away into the sky. So he did! His watch went flying away into the sky like a beautiful kite. + +The big, rough wind soon went away and the park was quiet again. Jack and his mommy were so relieved. Jack thanked his mommy for helping him, and they went back to playing together. + +With his mommy by his side, Jack was never afraid again! From that day on, he always looked up at the sky and thought about his special watch. +Once upon a time there was a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. Two friends, Belle and Rachel, wanted to get it. + +They each got a pencil and started to draw a map. Rachel's pencil was old and dead, so it didn't work very well. Belle's pencil made a nice map. + +After they finished the map, they set off to find the pot of gold. Belle and Rachel were very excited. Suddenly, a giant appeared. He pointed to the map and said, "This is the way to the pot of gold!" + +Belle and Rachel followed the giant's path. Finally, they reached the pot of gold. Everyone was so happy that they started to applaud! + +Belle and Rachel went back home with their pot of gold. They were very happy that they had followed their map and found the pot. +Once there were two brothers. One brother was hot and the other brother was cold. The hot brother found a skull in a tree. He decided to take it home. He wanted to have a new toy to play with. + +Back home, the hot brother put the skull in the sun. He wanted the sun to make it warm. But instead, the heat made the skull rot. The skull started to break apart. + +The brother was sad. His new toy had rotted away. But then he noticed something strange. There were sparkly bits in the skull. He started to collect the sparkly bits and store them in a jar. + +The jar became heavier and heavier. One day, the hot brother opened the jar and could not believe his eyes. The sparkly bits had turned into gold coins! + +The hot brother was so happy and shared the gold coins with his cold brother. They now had a lot of money and they used it to buy new toys! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Tilly. She liked to explore in her backyard. One day, as she was exploring, she saw something very special. It was perfect wood that shined in the sun. She wanted it so badly, so she decided to steal it. + +She grabbed the wood and began to run. She ran so fast until she could not see the wood anymore. Tilly felt so happy but also a little bit scared. + +The next morning, Tilly's dad was working in their garden. When he looked up, he was amazed to see that Tilly had stolen the perfect wood for them! Tilly was so proud of herself for finding just what they needed for the garden. + +From that day on, Tilly and her dad used the perfect wood to build fun things in the backyard. They both loved it! +One day, a little girl named Lucy was excited to go to the store. She saw so many things there that were unique and special. She spotted a special lamp that was very unique. It had a colorful shade with sparkles all over it. Lucy knew she had to have it. She begged her parents to get it for her. So, they took the lamp home and Lucy was so excited! She couldn't wait to show her friends the special lamp. Every night before she went to sleep, she turned on the lamp and it lit up her room with a special glow. Lucy enjoyed that lamp for many years. She was happy she was able to find such a unique lamp at the store. +Once upon a time there was a pilot. He flew up in the sky in a big silver plane. One day, he got lost in the clouds, and he felt so miserable. He stayed in the clouds and he whispered to himself, "How will I ever get home?" + +Just then, a soft whisper floated down from the sky. It said, "Follow my voice and you will find your way." The pilot was so happy to hear that voice! He followed it until he came out of the clouds. + +The voice whispered again, "Look down. You will find your home from the sky." The pilot looked down, and he saw his own house! He made his way down to the ground safely, and he waved goodbye to the voice. + +The pilot was so happy and glad that he followed that whisper. It made his day a happy one and not a miserable one. The end! +Once there was an adorable little girl. Every week she would blink her eyes three times. She did it so often that her family started calling her Blink! + +One day, Blink decided to try something new. She blinked her eyes four times in a row. Everyone around her was so surprised. They all clapped and smiled. + +But Blink wasn't done yet. She blinked her eyes five times and started spinning around in circles! Now everyone was really amazed. They cheered and laughed as she continued twirling around. + +Blink was so happy with herself. She kept blinking her eyes as she celebrated her new trick. From then on, she kept counting her blinks each week and her family continued to call her Blink. +Toby was very excited. He was going to get a new, attractive automobile. His mommy said it was just for him and he couldn't wait to have it. When they arrived, he saw the beautiful car. It was red and shiny. He wanted to try it out! + +His mommy opened the door and they both climbed in. Toby pressed the buttons and the motor started with a loud mix. He put his hands on the wheel and it felt so cool. He looked out the window and he saw lots of other cars. + +Toby told his mommy, “Let’s go! I want to drive my automobile.†But his mommy said, “Not yet, Toby. But soon enough.†+ +Toby smiled, he loved his new car. He couldn't wait to show it off to all of his friends. They'd be so jealous when they saw his attractive automobile. +Once there was a girl named Sally. Sally loved to raise her arms up high and twirl around. She always raised her smile whenever she did it. One day, Sally decided to raise her eyes to the sky. In the sky was a computer. It flew around in a regular pattern. Sally was so excited. She looked up and smiled, raising her arms with joy. + +Sally asked her mom if she could get one of these computers. She explained that having a regular computer would be fun. Her mom thought about it and then said yes! Sally was so happy. + +Sally's mom went to the store to buy the computer. When she got back Sally was so excited! She couldn't wait to have her own computer. She raised up her hands and cheered. + +Sally spent all day playing games on her computer and having fun. Now, Sally and her mom use their computer almost every day. They use it to play games, learn new things and to stay connected with their family and friends. Raising her arms with joy, Sally knows she was right: having a computer is definitely worth the regular use. +One day, Bob wanted to make music. He thought it would be fun! So he put his fingers on the strings of his guitar. As he pulled the strings, he heard beautiful music! Bob was so happy he wanted to make the music even better. So he stretched his arms out wide and plucked the strings. + +The sound was even better! It was light and sweet. Bob smiled and kept playing the guitar, making different noises by stretching his arms and hands. He added a song, and then made a few louder sounds. + +Bob was so proud of his music. He smiled and kept playing for a long time. He was really proud of himself, for being able to make such beautiful music. He sang along and had a great time. When he was finished, he knew he had to do it again soon! +Once there was a family with two young kids. They were best friends and were always there for each other through good times and bad. + +One day, the kids had a disagreement. The younger one wanted to go to the park, but the older one wanted to stay home and play. The younger one got angry and said some mean things. + +The older one got very sad. He felt so hurt by the mean things that he ran away and hid. + +When the younger one realized what he had done, he was very sorry. He knew that he had hurt his friend and he wanted to make it right. He went to find the older one and told him that he was sorry. He said he was sorry that he had been so mean, and asked his friend to forgive him. + +The older one was surprised. He hadn't expected the younger one to be so kind. He said he forgave him and they hugged. + +To celebrate their friendship was back together, the family went out for steak. It was amazing and so impressive. They all laughed and enjoyed the meal together. + +From that day on, the two friends were closer than ever. They promised each other to always try to forgive and to never go to bed angry. +One day, Daisy was in her garden looking at all the lovely flowers. One flower in particular caught her eye. It was pink and had big petals. She wanted to get closer to the flower, so she walked up to it. The flower looked like it was about to bloom soon. + +Suddenly, Daisy experienced an itch on her body. She looked all over and saw that some of the flower's pollen had fallen onto her. She brushed it away, but the itch didn't go away. Daisy felt a bit frustrated, but then she saw the flower slowly beginning to bloom. + +She stood back and watched as the lovely petals of the flower spread open. She smiled as the petals revealed a beautiful yellow centre. The flower was even more beautiful when it had bloomed. It looked so cheerful and bright in the garden. + +Daisy was so happy she was able to see the flower bloom. It was so lovely, and she was glad that the itchy pollen of the flower had not stopped her from seeing it in full bloom. +Once there was a triangle. It was alert and stood on one point. It wanted to stand on its own but could not. Then a kind hand came along and supported the triangle. + +The triangle was so happy. It smiled and stayed still. Every time it wobbled, the hand would be there to support it. The triangle was so grateful. + +Finally, the triangle was strong and could stand on its own. It said goodbye to the kind hand and thanked it for the support. Then it happily rolled away across the floor. + +The triangle had been alert and had worked hard. With help, it had succeeded. +Jill was walking through the woods when she discovered a big mouth. She got closer and realized it was a cave. Inside the cave it felt cold. She explored the cave and discovered a sparkling diamond. She was so excited she wanted to show her friends. But when she opened her mouth to shout, no sound came out. It was too cold. She wrapped her arms around herself and decided to go back home. +One day, two best friends were in the market. They were looking for some exciting toys! Then, they saw a silly red wagon and they knew they had to get it. + +Their two dads went to the front of the store and began to load the red wagon into the car. The two best friends were so happy that they jumped up and down! + +Once they were back home, they raced to the yard and quickly loaded their wagon with stuffed animals and blocks. As they pulled the wagon around the yard, they squealed with joy! + +The silly red wagon was the perfect toy for the two best friends and they played with it every day. They would always have lots of fun, even if sometimes the wagon would break down. + +They took the wagon with them wherever they went, from the beach to the park. With their silly red wagon, the two best friends would always remain happy and content! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was happy and smiled all the time. Her aunt was her special friend. + +One day, she and her aunt went for a walk in the park. The sun was shining and it was bright outside. + +The little girl saw a bright butterfly fluttering around. She ran to catch it, but it flew away. + +Aunt said "Let's feed the ducks". So they fed the ducks some bread. + +The little girl was so happy. She said "Thank you, aunt. I had a great day." +Once upon a time there was a wealthy farmer. He had many numbers of animals, which he loved very much. + +Every day the farmer would take care of all the animals, giving them food, water and love. One summer, the weather was very hot and the animals were not used to the heat. + +The farmer was very clever and knew how to help the animals stay cool. He filled a big tub with water and put it in the yard, and the animals all came to play in the water. + +When the animals were done swimming, the farmer gave them lots of cool water to drink to keep them from getting too hot. + +The animals were very happy with the wealthy farmer’s care and the coolness of the water. They were very thankful to the farmer for helping them stay cool in the heat. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little bird. He loved to soar through the sky and see all the different things. One day, he decided to fly away from home. He wanted to see what else was out there. + +He flew and flew until he couldn't fly anymore. Suddenly, he felt very alone. He wanted to be back with his family. But he was far away and didn't know the way back. + +The brave bird kept flying and suddenly he heard a beautiful singing. It was his family singing a song to him! The little bird was so happy that he flew back faster than ever. + +When he got home, his family welcomed him with love and warm hugs. The little brave bird was so happy to be home and he was even braver now that he had been on his own and returned safely. +There was a jeep that wanted to go on an adventure. Everyday it looked up at the sky and saw the other cars driving by. It wanted to drive too, but it was too scared. It was afraid the road was too high. + +But one day, it finally decided it was time for an adventure. It dared to take on the big highway. It drove up the hill and over the bumps. As it climbed higher and higher, it felt a new kind of excitement. + +When it reached the top, it could see everything. It could see the fields and the trees. It could see the river and the birds. It felt like it was on top of the world. + +After that day, the jeep went on many more adventures. It never stopped daring to drive higher and explore more. And it never forgot how exciting and scary it was to do something it hadn't done before. +One day, a gifted caterpillar named Bob decided to explore the world. He stretched his tiny legs and started walking. Everywhere he went he saw new and exciting things. + +Bob noticed a tree nearby and decided to climb it. It was a long way up, but Bob was a very determined caterpillar. He kept going until he was almost at the top. + +When Bob reached the top, he was very surprised to find a sharp bee hive. He had never seen one before. Bob was both curious and scared. + +But he was a brave caterpillar too and he decided he wanted to explore the bee hive. He moved closer and closer, trying to stay very still. The sharp bees inside the hive started buzzing, but Bob was not scared. + +Bob eventually made it to the top and saw the most beautiful view. From the sky, Bob could see the whole world. It was the best day of Bob’s life! +Once upon a time there was a boy. He was so excited to get a new present. He opened it to find a novel inside. It was so new, it even had a shiny cover. The boy was so happy that he started to whisper. He whispered, "I love it!" + +Mom told the boy he must take good care of it. The boy promised he would. He tucked the new novel away in his room so no one else could find it. + +But when the boy went back to his room after dinner, the novel was gone. He was so sad. + +Mom asked what was wrong and the boy whispered, "My new novel is gone." + +Mom said not to worry. She went off and found the new novel. It wasn't lost, just hiding! The boy shouted with glee. He would always make sure to keep it safe so it wouldn't hide again. +Once upon a time there was an old man. He waited for noon every day. On one special day, the old man saw a light in the sky. He watched it until it struck the ground. He ran over to see what it was and to his surprise, it was a shiny box! He picked it up, careful not to get too close. Inside the box was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen - a glittering coin! He knew it was special, but he didn't know why. He kept it safe, never letting it out of his sight. Every day he stared at the sparkling coin, wondering why it had chosen him. Then one day he got his answer - the coin was magical! When the old man struck it, it gave him fortune and luck! From that day forward, he was never without a smile. +Mommy was in a hurry. She was looking for something and needed to find it quickly. She rummaged through her big drawer. She was going to move things and put them back in an orderly way later, but right now she wanted to find it at once. She didn't want to allow herself to get too distracted by putting everything back in place. + +Finally, she found what she was looking for and took it out of the drawer. She was relieved that it was all normal - just as she remembered it! + +She was allowed to go back to the drawer and put it away, before she was off to her next task. She carefully arranged her things in the drawer, making sure everything looked just right. Then she closed the drawer, satisfied that she allowed herself the few moments to put everything back in its place. +Once upon a time, there was an attractive clown. He wanted to show everyone his tricks. So, he hopped on a bike and went to town. When he arrived, everyone was oohing and ahhing! Everyone loved the clown and his amazing tricks. He made everyone laugh and smile. + +Next, the clown wanted to show everyone a special trick. He turned and twirled around on the bike. Everyone gasped with surprise! They thought his trick was so cool. Every time the clown turned the bike, their faces lit up with joy. + +Finally, the clown said goodbye to the people of the town. He thanked them for watching his tricks. And with that, he hopped on the bike and turned away. Everyone said goodbye to the attractive clown. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who had a great idea. He wanted to push his toy car around the room. The boy was so excited that he ran to tell his friends. But when his friends heard the boy's idea, they got jealous. + +The friends thought that they should have the best ideas. So they pushed their own toy cars around the room instead. They wanted to beat the boy and show him who had the best idea. + +The boy was very sad. He watched his friends push their cars around the room. He wanted to join in, but he was too sad. + +At the end of the day, the boy decided to try pushing his toy car again. He pushed it around the room and was very proud. The boy smiled, happy that he was the one with the great idea! +It was a beautiful day. The sun was shining in the delicate sky, making a cheerful view. + +Ben was playing in his garden. He had his favourite toy, a sack with a teddy bear inside. He liked to carry his teddy bear everywhere. + +Ben started playing and throwing his sack up in the air. He laughed as it fell back down. He wanted to see how high he could throw his sack. + +Soon, the sack had flown so high that it was out of sight. Ben couldn't see it anymore and started to worry. What if it never came back? + +But then, after a few minutes, Ben noticed something coming back down. He recognized the shape of the sack and ran to catch it in his arms. + +He hugged it tightly and the teddy bear smiled back at him. Ben was so happy that his beloved sack was back! He promised never to throw it that high again. +The classroom was very busy. Jack was feeling very dizzy. He wanted to do something special. He had an idea. + +He ran to the store and bought lots of sweets. He had a big smile on his face. + +He came back to the classroom and gave each of his friends a sweet. They were so excited. + +Jack was happy that he could spoil his friends. He gave them so many treats that they all felt a little bit dizzy. They thanked him for being so generous. + +Everyone had a fantastic day and they all agreed that Jack had spoiled them! +One day, a boy named Jake wanted to go outside and play. His mom gave him a stern warning, "You may only go outside if you promise to stay near the house. No talking to strangers!" + +Jake reluctantly agreed and Mom opened the door for him. As he stepped outside, Jake noticed a stranger walking on the sidewalk. He wanted to say hello, but remembered his mother's warning. He watched the stranger from a distance and noticed they were holding something in their hands. + +The stranger saw Jake and smiled. They walked over to him and held out their hand. Inside their hand was a shiny, red ball. The stranger proudly said, "This ball is for you, if you'd like to have it." + +Jake smiled, extremely proud to be given a present. He thanked the stranger and ran inside to show his mom the ball. From that day on, Jake remembered his mother's advice always and to be thankful for the gifts given. +Once upon a time, there was a bear who lived in the woods. The bear was very rare, so no one knew about him. + +One day, he heard a loud noise coming from a big cabinet in the woods. It sounded like a roar! The bear was afraid, so it hid behind a tree. + +But then, the door of the big cabinet opened and out came a lion! The lion looked around and then saw the bear. + +The bear was scared, so it scurried away as fast as it could. The lion chased after it and roared! But the bear was so fast that the lion couldn't catch it. + +The bear ran away into the forest, never to be seen again. From then on, the bear was extra careful and kept a look out for lions and their loud roars. +One day, a boy named Jack was playing in his backyard. While he was playing he heard something jingling. It was a sound he hadn't heard before. He looked around and saw some brown money lying near a tree. He was surprised and excited to see the money. He ran to pick it up. + +He started counting the money and saw that it was enough to buy some new toys. Jack couldn't believe his luck. He quickly decided to go to the toy store to buy something new. + +When Jack entered the toy store, he was filled with joy. He chose the toy he wanted and bought it. He also asked for some candy. On his way back home, Jack ate the candy and played with his toy. + +Jack was really happy to have found the brown money in his backyard. Now he could buy things he liked and play with them. +Once upon a time there was a player. He was a very clean player. He had a very special talent. He could snap his fingers. + +One day, he was walking through the park when he saw a puppy playing. He kneeled down and the puppy came over to him. He showed the puppy how to snap his fingers. + +The puppy was so excited to learn the trick. He kept snapping his little fingers trying to get it just right. The player smiled as he watched the cute puppy trying to learn his special trick. + +Once the puppy had mastered the ability to snap his little fingers, the player gave him a big pat on the head. The puppy wagged its tail and ran off to show off his special new skill. + +The player smiled with pride and kept walking. He was now the happiest player around. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She loved to play in her garden. One day she decided to step outside and explore. + +Before she left, she grabbed a slice of yummy butter. It was bright yellow, too delicious to resist! + +Once outside, she stepped carefully, looking around. Some of the butterflies and ladybugs were harmless, so she was not scared. After a while she stepped into a big puddle and smiled. She liked splashing around in the water, even if it was a little wet. + +Finally, she stepped back in the garden. She was tired and happy from her adventure. Without a second thought, she took a big bite of the butter and enjoyed the rest of her afternoon. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was so small and so cute! Every day she would go to the park to play. She would swing on the swings, slide down the slide, and play tag with her friends. + +One day she was at the park, but it was so hot and sunny. She was starting to get hot and sweaty. Then she saw a pond. It was so sparkly and cool! She dived right in! She splashed around and it was so much fun! + +But when she got out of the pond, she was all wet. The sun was still shining so brightly, so she needed to find a way to get dry. She looked around and saw a rope on a tree. She grabbed the rope and spun it around and around until she was all dry! She had so much fun spinning around and around. + +But when she was done spinning, she, felt a bit tired. She looked around and saw a big tree. It was so green and cool! She climbed right up and lay down in the shade. She could feel the wind blowing and hear the birds singing. It was so nice and peaceful. She decided to stay in the tree for a while and rest. + +It was such a funny sight - a wet little girl spinning and then climbing up a tree to stay dry! What a funny, silly little girl! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Sam who wanted to go on a zoom. He was very excited to try it out. But when he got there, the path was icy and slippery. So Sam had to clean it up before he could start zoom. + +He got a brush and started cleaning up the ice. It took a while, but soon Sam was done. He brushed off all the ice with a big smile on his face. + +When he was done, he hopped on his zoom and zoomed away. He went through the snowy forest, smiling the whole time. It was so much fun to zoom in the cold, icy day. + +The zoom zoomed until it reached the end of the forest. Sam hopped off the zoom and thanked it. He had so much fun, he wanted to take it home with him. + +He went off on his zoom, back home. From then on, Sam was always excited to go for a zoom whenever it was icy outside. +Once there was a little girl. She was very pale and small. Every day she looked out her window and saw the pretty trees. + +One day she had to go outside but she couldn't find her way out. Suddenly, she noticed a turn. She followed it until she came to a big garden. + +In the garden there were lots of different flowers. She thought it was very pretty. She wanted to add something to the garden, so she picked some small daisies. She put them in between the other flowers and smiled. + +The garden was even prettier with the daisies! The little girl felt happy and she added more and more daisies until the garden was full of them. She smiled and then she went back home. +Once upon a time there was a nice boy who had to find dinner. He looked around and saw nothing but trees and bushes. He decided to search in the colorful forest. He looked up and saw some yummy apples in the tree. He climbed up carefully and picked the apples. He kept looking until he noticed some berries too. He was so happy with all the things he found! + +He searched for some more food and he noticed a beehive. He carefully stepped back and saw some colorful flowers. He picked some flowers and put them in his basket. + +Finally he had found everything he needed for dinner. He quickly ran home with his basket full of goodies. When he arrived, his mum was so happy to see what he had found. + +The boy had a wonderful dinner full of apples, berries, flowers and honey. The dinner was so colorful and yummy! Everyone was happy. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Susan. She loved to play with her regular blanket. +One day, her blanket started to shoot around the room! Susan was very scared at first, but then she realised it was just having fun. +The blanket kept shooting around the room and Susan couldn't catch it. But then she thought really hard. She had an idea: she asked her friends to help her catch the blanket by making a big circle around the blanket while it was shooting. With everyone's help, she was able to catch it. +At the end of the day, the blanket was back to its regular place, safe and sound. Susan was very happy and relieved. She would never forget her special blanket that could shoot! +Mum and Dad had a birthday surprise for Bob. They took him to the store to buy a refrigerator. Mum said it was ready to be spoiled. Bob was excited. He went to the store with Dad and looked at all the different refrigerators. He chose one with bright colors and a big door. + +When they got home, Bob helped Dad put it in the kitchen. Then he stood back and watched Dad plug it into the wall. He was amazed when the fridge suddenly lit up. Dad put in all of their food so it was ready to spoil. + +Bob was overjoyed. He was so happy that he gave his mum and dad big hugs and thanked them for his birthday surprise. They all laughed. Bob was proud of his new refrigerator, and he knew his food would always be safe and ready to be spoiled. +Once upon a time, there was a skeleton who wanted to find a seat. Every day he would look and look, but no matter where he looked, he couldn't find one. + +One day, as he was walking through the forest, he came across a calm lake. On the edge of the lake, he spotted a perfect seat. Quickly, the skeleton sat down and enjoyed the calmness of the lake. + +He liked it so much, he decided to stay there forever. He would go and fetch food from the nearby farms and always came back to the same seat. + +The skeleton was happy and content; he had finally found the perfect seat! +Bob was a little boy who liked to cook. One day his mom put him in charge of dinner. Bob was so excited to start cooking. He put on his little apron and mom gave him some carrots and potatoes to cook. + +First, he washed the carrots. Then he chopped them into little pieces and put them in the pot. Next, Bob chopped up the potatoes and put them in the pot too. Finally, he poured in some water and stirred everything together. + +Bob was so excited for dinner to cook. He watched his food boil and bubble in the pot. After a while, he started to get sleepy. But, he wanted to keep an eye on his dinner. Finally, when it was done, Bob served it to his family and everyone ate it with a smile. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Jane. Jane was very brave and adventurous. She wanted to do something no one had ever done before. + +One day she decided to go on a great journey. She knew it would be hard, so she knelt down and prayed for God to keep her safe. + +Suddenly, above her head she saw a huge scale. It was so big she couldn't reach the top. Jane was scared but determined to climb the scale. With a deep breath, she slowly started to climb. + +As she climbed, the scale got bigger and bigger. Finally, after a long time, she made it to the top. Jane had done it! She had conquered the huge scale and completed her journey. + +Jane was so proud of herself and she thanked God for helping her. She looked around and smiled, knowing she had done something no one else had ever done. +Once upon a time there lived a little boy named Joe. Joe was three years old. He loved to explore the world around him. One day, he noticed a zero on the door of his house. He was a bit nervous so he tiptoed over to it. Joe peered behind the zero, but he couldn't see anything special. He touched the zero and waited. Joe waited and waited, but nothing happened. He was getting bored so he decided to move on. He started to count all the way to the park. As he reached zero, he noticed a strange noise. He stopped and looked around. Suddenly, he could hear a voice coming from behind the zero. Joe couldn't believe it! He was so excited and a bit nervous too. He slowly walked back to the zero and slowly opened it. Inside was a little surprise waiting for him - a puppy! Joe was so happy and felt brave enough to go in and pet the puppy. From that day on, Joe and the puppy were inseparable and would always go on adventures. +Once upon a time there was a prince who was looking for a new place to settle. He travelled far and wide until he came to a dangerous forest. He was so brave and he decided to go in. + +He tiptoed through the forest and saw many animals, some of them were scary. Then all of a sudden, he saw bright lights and heard happy music coming from a big castle! + +The prince knew it must be the perfect place to settle. He made his way to the castle and knocked on the big door. A kind queen answered and welcomed him in. + +The prince went and explored the castle. He found lots of cool things to play with and found lots of friends to play and eat with. Now, he had a new home. He was so happy to settle in the castle. + +The prince and the queen lived happily ever after! The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to play. She wanted to be creative, so she decided to make a special salad. She got some lettuce leaves and some tomatoes. Then she got some carrots and cucumbers. She kicked the bowl to mix them all together. + +The little girl was very happy with her creative salad. She added some cheese and olive oil. Then she decided to toss it all together. She kicked the bowl again, and the salad was ready. + +The little girl took it outside, and she put it on a table in the garden. Suddenly, the sun came out from behind the clouds, and it shone down into the garden. The little girl felt so happy and proud of her special salad. She ran around the garden, kicking the grass and feeling free. +One day, a little girl named Daisy was playing outside her house with her best friend Jack. They were having a wonderful time until Jack came across an apple tree in the garden. + +The two of them got so excited that they decided to pick some apples from the tree. They were very gentle as they picked the apples. + +Daisy told Jack that she wanted to prepare the apples into a delicious snack. Jack thought it was a great idea and so Daisy began to prepare the apples. + +First, Daisy cut the apples into small pieces. Then, she put them in a bowl and sprinkled a bit of sugar on them. Lastly, she put some sprinkles on top to make them look really tasty. + +When she was done, Daisy and Jack enjoyed eating their prepared apples as a delicious snack. They had a great time and Daisy was so proud of her tasty treat! +A little boy was walking in the park. He saw some kids playing sport, and it made him very excited. The kids were running high, jumping and catching balls. He wanted to play too. + +The boy asked his mom if he could join them, and she said yes! She helped him run to the sport area. When they got there the boys were so happy. They all had big smiles on their faces. + +The little boy got to play with the team and it made him very excited. He jumped high and caught the ball over and over again. Everyone cheered when he did something special. When the game was over he was so proud of himself. + +He hugged his mom and said "I can't wait to play this sport again!". He was very happy and his smile was so big. His mom was so proud of him for having so much fun. Together they went back home, looking forward to their next game of sport. +Once a little girl named Jessie liked to measure things. She loved measuring big things like trees and small things like bugs. One day her mom brought her a very special gift - a radio! Jessie wanted to measure her new radio. She put the radio on the ground and tried to measure it. She found a long, thin thing and was sure it was the right thing to measure with. But it didn't work! + +After a few tries, Jessie's mom showed her a humble little tape measure. Jessie watched carefully as her mom measured the radio. Then Jessie had an idea. She tried the tape measure - yes! It worked! She was so proud of herself for learning how to measure! + +From then on, Jessie liked to measure many things. She measured books and toys and even her own foot! Every time Jessie measured something, her humble little tape measure reminded her of how brave she had been to learn something new. +Once upon a time, there was a big net. It was so big that it stretched across the whole beach. Every day, lots of different sea creatures would come to the beach and see the big net. + +One day, a big crab came and decided he wanted the big net. He asked the other creatures if they would help him take it away. They all said yes and started to move the big net together. + +Once they had moved it, they put it in the crab's big shell. Then the crab asked all the other creatures to come and play with the net in his big shell. They all said yes and so they spent the day throwing the net around and having fun. + +The crab and the other creatures had a wonderful time playing with the big net. From that day on, they always came and played with the net on the beach. +Bob was a little boy who loved to play outside, but his mom insisted that he clean his room first. He didn't want to, but he had to listen to his mom. She gave him a mop, and he started to clean. + +Soon, Bob found the mop fun and started to pretend it was a spaceship. He moved it around and made noises as though it was flying through the sky. Soon he was so into his game that he forgot about cleaning. + +His mom came back into the room and saw that he wasn't cleaning. She insisted that he clean it properly and said if he didn't his toy spaceship would have to stay in the closet for a week. + +Bob stopped playing and began to clean. As he moved around the room, he saw something far away, outside the window. It was a distant mountain. From inside his room it seemed so far, but Bob imagined that if he kept going with his spaceship mop, he could fly right over it. + +So Bob kept pretending, and before he realize it the room was all clean. His mom was very happy, and Bob was happy too. He finished the cleaning with a smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a humble family who lived on a farm. The family had a big basket, and it was their job to provide food for their animals. Every morning, the family would take the basket to the fields, and pick some fresh fruits and vegetables for the animals. They were always careful to make sure the animals got enough to eat. + +One day, the family noticed something special. A little bird had come in the basket and was perched on the edge. The family watched as the little bird enjoyed some of the fruit they had picked. They thought it was so special to have a bird join them on their special trips. + +The family decided they would provide something special for their feathered friend, so they filled the basket with extra fruits and left it out on the porch. Every day, the little bird returned and the family was so happy. + +The family was glad they could provide something special for their feathered friend. They felt so grateful to have such a humble family, where they could share and care for each other in this way. +Mummy went to the shop. She wanted to buy something special. Mummy looked around and saw some shampoo. It was shiny and healthy looking. Mummy liked it a lot. + +She was happy when she took the shampoo to the cashier and paid for it. On the way home, Mummy stopped for an ice cream. She was very excited to try the new shampoo. + +When they got home, Mummy put the shampoo in the bathroom. She ran a nice warm bath for her little girl and put some of the shampoo in the water. The little girl laughed with excitement. + +The shampoo was so nice smelling and felt so good on her hair. Mummy was very pleased that she had bought the healthy shampoo. After the bath, the little girl's hair was very soft and shiny. They both smiled. +Jack and Max were best friends. Every day, they would play together in the playground. One day, Jack needed to fix something with his toy car. He looked around and noticed that the tire had a big hole in it. Jack was getting very frustrated. + +Max had an idea. He told Jack to get some candy from his pocket. Jack was so excited and he quickly grabbed the candy and put it in the tire of his car. He pushed the candy down, and it fixed the tire! + +The boys were so happy. They celebrated with more candy and used the repaired car to race around the playground. + +Jack was very busy playing with his car, but he said to Max, "Thank you for helping me fix this problem. You are the best!" Max beamed with pride. +Once upon a time there was a soft fluffy bunny. He lived in a warm, green meadow. Every day he would hop around and listen for news. He wanted to find out what was happening in the world. + +One day he heard a news story about a delay. He wasn't sure what that meant but he thought it sounded exciting. He hopped to the edge of the meadow and looked around. + +He saw workers in hard hats and overalls. They were fixing the road near the meadow. That must have been the delay he heard about in the news. + +The bunny was so excited. He watched the workers all day long, hopping and jumping around, enjoying the action. + +At the end of the day, the workers were finished. The bunny was so happy. He stayed late to make sure the road was all fixed. Now, he could go and play with his friends in the meadow. Yay! +One day, Lucy and her mommy were playing with clay. Mommy wanted to teach Lucy how to sculpt animals with the clay, but Lucy was impatient. She wanted to make something right away! + +So Mommy gave her some big balls of clay and helped Lucy press them together. Together, they shaped it into a big, round dog. They added some ears, a tail and some eyes. + +Lucy was so excited that she ran around the room with the dog in her hand making it bark. Mommy laughed and called it a “friendly pup.†+ +Then, Mommy showed Lucy how to make a small cat and the two of them added claws and a tail. After their masterpiece was complete, Lucy and Mommy hugged and admired their work. + +From that day on, Lucy was much less impatient and mommy was happy she could teach Lucy how to use clay. +There was a brave girl called Mia. She wanted to solve a tricky riddle. So she got her bow and arrow. Mia went to a quiet meadow and tried to find the answer. + +Mia pointed her arrow towards the sky and closed her eyes. She took a deep breath, counted to three and she opened them again. Suddenly, she saw something shiny! It was a broken arrow! + +Mia was so excited that she jumped and shouted with delight! She had found the answer! + +Mia picked up the broken arrow and carefully placed it on the bow. As soon as she released it, the arrow flew towards the sky. This was the answer to the tricky riddle. Mia was so proud of herself that she cheered! She had found the answer! +One day, there was a chubby little pig called Pip. Pip was very excited as she was travelling to a special village. It was a village where special animals lived and there was a special event happening that day. + +When Pip arrived at the village, she saw lots of animals dancing and singing together. Suddenly, a magical bird flew above them and released hundreds of magical stars. Everyone gasped in excitement. + +They soon figured out the reason why the bird released the stars- it was to bring luck to the village. Everyone cheered and thanked the magical bird for its generosity. + +Pip was filled with joy and happiness. She couldn't believe her luck to be at the magical village. From that day onwards, Pip continued to visit the village to experience more magical moments. +Billy was a curious three year old. Every morning, he would jog around the park with his mom. One day, he saw a cherry tree near the park. He became very excited and asked his mom if he could go pick cherries. His mom smiled and nodded. + +Billy ran excitedly towards the tree. He saw lots of sweet red cherries on the tree. He picked one and tasted it. It was so sour! He didn't like it. So he decided to find some sweeter cherries. + +Billy started jogging around the tree. After a few minutes, he found a few ripe, sweet cherries. Yum, these ones were much tastier! He ate until he was full. After that, he thanked the tree and jogged back to his mom with a big smile on his face. +Once there was a little girl who wanted to drive. She asked Mummy if she could drive and Mummy said, "yes". So she opened the door and went outside. + +Then she saw a big car and said, "Look at that car, it's so big!" The little girl wanted to drive it, so she hopped inside the car. + +She turned the key and started driving. She went to school and found the big classroom. It was so big! She wanted to go inside, so she drove around to the back of the school and parked the car. + +She went into the big classroom and sat down in her seat. She was so proud of herself for driving her car! She had had a big adventure. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. Their names were Daisy and Jack. They were both three years old. + +One day, Jack stopped by Daisy's house for a play date. He noticed something incredible in the bathroom. It was a giant bar of soap! He was so excited that he wanted to touch it. + +Daisy laughed and told him it was okay. She showed him how to use it to make lots of bubbles. They played with the soap for a long time. It seemed like the most fun thing ever! + +When Daisy's mom came home, she was amazed. She said that Daisy and Jack had made the entire bathroom look incredible with their soap bubbles. Jack and Daisy smiled and hugged each other, happy to have such a fun time together. +Jack was an intelligent 3 year old boy who loved going to the shop. He liked the bright colors of all the different products and he loved packing the groceries at the checkout. One day, he asked his mom if he could go to the shop by himself. His mom thought it was a big decision, but she knew he was smart so she accepted. + +Jack was so excited as he walked to the shop. He looked around and smiled at all the products he could buy. He filled his basket with all sorts of candy and cookies. He was very happy. + +When Jack finished, he went to the checkout. The cashier smiled at him and gave him the total. Jack was a bit shy but he accepted the price and handed over his money. He even got a little reward! + +Jack was so proud of himself when he walked home. His mom was happy to see he had been so intelligent while shopping. They hugged and Jack promised to be careful the next time he went to the shop! +Bob was in the forest looking for something. He crossed over a log and suddenly stopped when he saw something. He bent down and saw a hairy skull. It was small and brown. Bob was a little scared, so he quickly backed away. + +He looked around, but there was no one else around. He was alone with the skull. He started to walk away, but the skull seemed to be following him. He looked back, and sure enough, the hairy skull was still there. + +Bob thought to himself, "I should take this with me and show someone." So he carefully picked up the skull and carried on walking. He could still feel the skull looking at him. Whenever he looked back, he could see the skull's eyes looking right at him. + +Eventually, Bob made it out of the forest. He found a friend, and showed them the hairy skull. His friend was amazed and said, "This is amazing! Where did you find it?" Bob smiled and proudly said, "In the forest, looking for something." +Once there was a rabbit who loved to eat spicy food. He spent all day looking for something to eat. One day, he found a hole in the ground and decided to see what was inside. + +He jumped down and looked around. Suddenly, he saw a bowl filled with spicy food! He could smell all the different spices, and he was so excited. + +He started to gobble it up, and he enjoyed it so much. Every day he would come back to the same place and lay down in the hole to eat the spicy food. + +He was so happy because he knew he could always come back to the hole to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Charlie. Charlie was three years old and loved exploring. One day, Charlie stumbled upon an object. "Whats this?" thought Charlie. He wanted to test the strange object, so he picked it up. + +Suddenly, something bad happened. The bad object let out a loud noise and started shooting sparks! Charlie was scared, so he dropped the object and started to cry. + +Just then, Charlie's father came to the rescue! He saw what had happened and made sure Charlie was safe. Then, he carefully picked up the bad object and put it away so nothing bad would happen again. + +After that, Charlie learned an important lesson: never test a bad object without an adult! +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweet. Tweet loved to eat eggs. One day, Tweet found a big, tasty egg. Tweet was so happy and ate the egg. + +But then, the egg's mommy came looking for her baby. She was very sad when she saw that her baby was gone. She looked and looked for her baby, but she could not find her. + +Tweet felt very bad. She knew she had made a mistake by eating the baby egg. Tweet wanted to say sorry to the mommy egg, but she didn't know how. + +Finally, Tweet decided to say thank you to the mommy egg for giving her such a tasty meal. But even though Tweet said thank you, she still felt very sad. She knew she had hurt the mommy egg's feelings. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to jog in the park with his mommy. One day, as they were jogging, they saw a bulb on the ground. Timmy picked it up and showed it to his mommy. "Look, mommy! A bulb!" he said. + +His mommy smiled and said, "That's right, Timmy. It's a bulb. It's used to make light." Timmy thought that was crazy! He had never seen a bulb before. + +As they continued jogging, they saw a man who looked sad. Timmy's mommy asked him if he was okay. The man said he had lost his wallet and couldn't find it anywhere. Timmy had an idea. "Let's help him find it, mommy!" he said. They searched and searched and finally found the wallet. The man was so grateful and thanked them. + +Timmy's mommy explained to him that it's important to help others when they need it. Timmy understood and felt happy that they could help. From that day on, he made sure to always look for ways to help others. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Tweety. Tweety loved to fly high in the sky and sing songs. One day, Tweety saw a big yellow balloon floating in the sky. Tweety wanted to play with the balloon, so she flew up to it. But when she got close, the balloon popped and scared Tweety. + +Tweety flew away and saw a tree with a branch hanging low. She decided to rest on the branch and sing a song to calm down. But then, a big gust of wind came and the branch started to shake. Tweety got scared again and didn't know what to do. + +Just then, Tweety saw her birdie friends flying in the sky. She called out to them for help. They flew down and helped Tweety off the branch and into the safety of their flock. Tweety was happy to be with her friends and fly in the sky again. +Once upon a time, there was a lady who liked to talk a lot. She talked and talked and never stopped. She didn't listen to anyone else, and that made her ignorant. + +One day, a little girl asked the lady to stop talking for a moment. But the lady just kept talking and didn't listen. The little girl felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +Then, a wise old owl came and told the lady that it's important to listen to others and not just talk all the time. The lady realized she had been ignorant and promised to listen more. + +From that day on, the lady stopped talking so much and started listening to others. And the little girl was happy because the lady finally stopped and listened to her. The moral of the story is that it's important to listen to others and not just talk all the time. +Once upon a time, there was a big party in the forest. All the animals were invited. The owl brought a band to play music. They had drums, guitars and a big trumpet. The music was loud and fun. + +Suddenly, it started to get dark. The animals were scared. The owl said, "Don't worry, I will provide some light." He flew up to the sky and brought down a big, bright moon. The moon shone on the animals and they danced even more. + +The party went on all night long. The band played and the moon provided light. Everyone had a great time. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, wild forest. In the forest, there was a machine that made the trees into paper. One day, the machine stopped working. The animals in the forest were sad because they loved the trees. They didn't know what to do. + +Then, a wise old owl came to the forest. The animals asked the owl for help. The owl said, "I can restore the machine, but I need your help." So, the animals worked together to fix the machine. They found some tools and started to work. + +After a while, they fixed the machine and it started working again. The animals were happy because they knew they had saved the trees. The forest was wild and beautiful again. The animals thanked the owl for his help and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she saw a big bird on the roof of her house. It was so far away, it looked very distant to her. + +Lily decided to climb up to the roof to see the bird up close. When she got up there, she saw that the bird had left something behind. It was a piece of bread! Lily picked it up and tasted it. It was very yummy! + +Just then, her mom called her inside for lunch. Lily ran down from the roof and told her mom all about the bird and the bread. Her mom smiled and said, "That must have been a very special bird to leave you such a tasty treat!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a big bench under the tree. She felt tired and wanted to rest on it. But the bench looked lazy and old, so she didn't sit on it. + +Suddenly, Lily saw her friend, a cute little bunny. The bunny looked sad and lonely. Lily knew what to do. She ran to the bench and gave it a big hug. Then, she invited the bunny to sit with her on the bench. They played together and had lots of fun. + +From that day on, Lily never judged things by their looks. She knew that even a lazy bench could bring happiness to others. And whenever she saw someone who needed a hug, she would give them one, just like she did with the bench and the bunny. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Timmy. He lived in a big city with his family. One day, they decided to go on an adventure to the wild forest. + +Timmy loved the forest because he could see many animals and hear birds singing. He laughed when he saw a monkey swinging on a tree branch. He also saw a big bear and a cute rabbit. + +When they went back to the city, Timmy told his friends about his adventure. They were amazed by his story and laughed when he told them about the funny monkey. Timmy was happy to share his adventure with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. One day, she found a long vine growing on her fence. She thought it was so pretty and wanted to make something with it. + +Lily decided to fold the vine into a circle and make a crown for herself. It was not very hard to fold because the vine was very flexible. She wore the crown all day and felt like a princess. + +Later that day, Lily's mom asked her to help fold the laundry. Lily thought it was boring, but she knew it was important to help her mom. She finished folding the clothes quickly so she could go back outside and play with her vine crown. +Once upon a time, a man had a corn on his foot. It hurt him when he walked. He went to an ancient healer who gave him some medicine. The man put the medicine on his corn and it healed. + +The man was happy and he thanked the healer. The healer said, "It is important to take care of our bodies so we can stay healthy." The man learned that he should take care of himself and not wait until he was sick to see a healer. + +The moral of the story is that we should take care of our bodies and not wait until we are sick to see a healer. We should also be grateful to those who help us. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim in the ocean with his friends. One day, Nemo got caught in a scary net. He tried to swim away, but the net was too strong. + +Just then, a friendly octopus named Ollie swam by. "Oh no, Nemo! You're caught in a net," said Ollie. "Don't worry, I'll help you." + +Ollie used his tentacles to wrap around the net and pull Nemo out. "Thank you, Ollie!" said Nemo. "You're my hero." From that day on, Nemo was always careful to avoid scary nets in the ocean. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside with his friends, but he had a boring day today. He sat on the couch, watching TV. Suddenly, his mom came in and said, "Timmy, let's go outside and play!" Timmy got up and ran outside. + +They played catch and ran around. Timmy's mom said, "Wow, you have strong muscles!" Timmy smiled and felt proud. He was happy that he didn't have to sit inside all day. Timmy learned that sometimes, it's good to let go of the boring stuff and have fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the market with her mommy. The market was a big place with lots of people and things to see. + +One day, as they were walking around the market, Lily heard a lovely sound. She stopped walking and listened closely. It was a man playing a guitar and singing a song. Lily loved the sound and wanted to dance along. + +Her mommy saw how happy Lily was and bought her a little toy guitar. Now Lily could make lovely music too! From that day on, every time they went to the market, Lily would listen for the man with the guitar and play along with her toy guitar. It was a happy time for both of them. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Mickey. Mickey was very thin and wanted to eat some cheese. One day, he saw a big piece of cheese in a trap. He wanted to eat it but was scared of getting caught. + +Suddenly, a kind cat named Tom saw Mickey and asked, "What are you doing, little mouse?" Mickey replied, "I want to eat the cheese, but I'm scared of getting caught." Tom said, "Don't worry, I'll help you escape. But first, give me a kiss on my nose." + +Mickey gave Tom a little kiss on his nose, and Tom quickly opened the trap. Mickey grabbed the cheese and ran away happily. From that day on, Mickey and Tom became good friends and always helped each other out. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she saw her mommy using a rake to clean up the leaves. + +Lily asked, "Mommy, can I help you with the rake?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Of course, sweetie, but be careful not to hurt yourself." + +Lily started to use the rake, but she was anxious because she didn't want to mess up. + +Mommy noticed and said, "Don't worry, Lily, just mind what you're doing and you'll do great." + +Lily felt better and continued to help her mommy with the rake. They finished cleaning up the leaves together and Lily felt proud of herself for being a good helper. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go on boat rides with his dad. They would go out on the lake and catch fish. Timmy loved it, but his dad was always worried about the weather. He would say, "If the wind increases, we have to go back to shore." + +One day, they went out on the lake, and the wind started to increase. Timmy's dad said they had to go back to shore. Timmy was sad because he wanted to catch more fish. But they started to head back anyway. + +As they were heading back, the wind increased even more. The boat started to rock back and forth. Timmy's dad tried to steer the boat, but it was too hard. They hit a big wave, and the boat flipped over. Timmy and his dad were in the water, and they were miserable. They tried to swim to shore, but the wind was too strong. They were stuck in the water, and they couldn't get out. +Once upon a time, there was a happy dog named Max. Max loved to play all day long. He would run around and chase his ball, wagging his tail with joy. + +One day, Max's owner gave him a new mug to drink water from. Max thought it was a funny-looking mug, with a big smiley face on it. He barked happily and licked the mug all over. + +Max was a playful dog, and he loved to make his owner laugh. He would jump and bark and wag his tail, trying to get her attention. Whenever she smiled at him, Max felt like the happiest dog in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a little crab. The crab loved to eat spicy food. One day, the crab found a big shell on the beach. The crab crawled inside the shell and started to eat some spicy seaweed. + +After a while, the crab finished all the spicy seaweed. The crab felt happy and full. Then, the crab looked around and saw that the shell was very cozy. The crab decided to take a nap inside the shell. + +When the crab woke up, the sun was setting. The crab realized that it was time to go home. The crab crawled out of the shell and said goodbye to the cozy shell. The crab knew that it would always remember the spicy meal and the cozy shell. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet rat named Ratty. One day, Lily saw that Ratty was feeling sad. She asked him what was wrong, but Ratty didn't answer. + +Lily knew that Ratty needed comfort, so she picked him up and hugged him tight. She whispered in his ear, "It's okay, Ratty. I'm here for you." + +After a few minutes, Ratty started to feel better. He looked up at Lily with his big, honest eyes and gave her a little kiss on the nose. Lily knew that Ratty was grateful for her comfort. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to give Ratty lots of love and attention. They played together, cuddled together, and even slept together. Lily knew that Ratty was her best friend and she would always be there to comfort him whenever he needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cat named Mittens. One day, Lily and Mittens were playing in the park. Suddenly, there was a loud noise and Mittens ran away. Lily started to panic and didn't know what to do. She looked everywhere for Mittens but couldn't find her. + +After a while, Lily heard a meowing noise coming from a tree. She looked up and saw Mittens stuck on a branch. Lily was glad that she found Mittens and wasn't lost forever. She quickly climbed the tree and rescued Mittens. From that day on, Lily made sure to keep an eye on Mittens so she wouldn't get lost again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to fly his kite in the park. He had a red kite that he loved very much. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came to the park. Billy wanted to fly Timmy's kite, but Timmy didn't want to lend it to him because he was afraid Billy would break it. + +Later that day, Timmy went to get some ice cream. While he was gone, Billy saw the kite and decided to take it for a spin. But, Billy didn't know how to fly a kite and he accidentally let go of the string. The kite flew away and Timmy was very sad when he came back and saw that his kite was gone. + +A few days later, Billy came to Timmy's house with a new kite. He told Timmy that he was sorry for losing his kite and that he wanted to make it right. Timmy was surprised and happy that Billy was honest and wanted to make things better. They went back to the park and flew the new kite together. Timmy realized that lending things to friends can be scary, but sometimes it can also lead to new adventures and friendships. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby cat named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to play outside and explore. One day, Fluffy saw a big volcano in the distance. Fluffy wanted to see the volcano up close, so she walked and walked until she got there. + +When Fluffy arrived, she saw that the volcano was very hot and dangerous. Fluffy started to feel scared and wanted to go back home. Suddenly, a wise old owl appeared and said, "Fluffy, if you add bravery to your heart, you can overcome any fear." + +Fluffy thought about what the owl said and decided to be brave. She climbed to the top of the volcano and looked down. She felt very proud of herself for being brave. From that day on, Fluffy knew that being brave was important and she felt happy knowing that she could overcome her fears. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who loved to fly high in the sky. She had many friends and they would all fly together. One day, the little bird got lost and couldn't find her way back home. She was very scared and didn't know what to do. She tried to remember the way back, but her memory was not good. + +As she flew around, she saw a big, fearful cat. The cat tried to catch her, but the little bird flew away as fast as she could. She kept flying until she was so tired that she couldn't fly anymore. She landed on the ground and the cat caught her. The little bird was very sad and scared. She wished she could fly away, but she couldn't. + +The cat took the little bird away and she was never seen again. Her friends looked for her, but they couldn't find her. They were very sad and missed her very much. They knew that the little bird had been brave and had tried to fly away from the cat, but she couldn't. They would always remember her and her love for flying high in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a daddy bear and his daughter. They lived in a big forest with lots of trees and animals. One day, the daddy bear and his daughter went for a walk. The daddy bear carried his daughter on his back because she was tired. + +As they walked, they saw a big, dull rock in the middle of the path. The daddy bear said, "Oh no, we can't go around it. We have to surrender and climb over it." The daughter bear said, "Okay, daddy." + +So, the daddy bear climbed over the rock with his daughter on his back. When they got to the other side, the daughter bear said, "Thank you, daddy, for carrying me. You're the best daddy ever!" And the daddy bear said, "You're welcome, my sweet daughter. I love you." + +And they continued their walk in the forest, happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a red balloon that she loved very much. One day, Lily went to a park to play. She accidentally let go of her balloon and it flew away. Lily was very sad. + +Suddenly, she heard a sound coming from a nearby tree. It was her balloon! It had gotten stuck in the branches. Lily tried to reach it, but she couldn't. Then, she remembered that her dad had given her a special key that could unlock anything. + +Lily ran back home to get the key. When she returned to the park, she used the key to unlock the tree and get her balloon back. She was so happy and hugged her red balloon tightly. From then on, she made sure to always hold on tight to her balloon. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Blue. Blue was a happy birdie who loved to sing and fly. One day, while flying high in the sky, Blue felt a tickle in his lung. He tried to cough it out, but it wouldn't go away. + +Blue remembered his mama telling him that if he ever felt sick, he should whistle. So, Blue took a deep breath and whistled as loud as he could. Suddenly, a little bug flew out of his lung! + +Blue was so happy that he could sing and fly again. He flew around, whistling and chirping, enjoying the beautiful blue sky. From that day on, Blue made sure to whistle whenever he felt sick, so he could feel better and keep singing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy soldier that could march and she loved to watch it go. One day, she decided to take her toy soldier on an adventure. She put him in a loop and carried him around the house. + +Lily's mom saw her and said, "That's a useful way to carry your toy soldier. Good job!" Lily smiled and felt proud of herself. She continued to march around the house with her toy soldier in the loop. + +As she marched, she imagined they were going on a big adventure together. They went through the jungle and over mountains. When they finally stopped, Lily hugged her toy soldier and said, "Thank you for going on an adventure with me." The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to read stories about animals and adventures. One day, he went to the library to find a new book. He asked the librarian, "Can you help me find a book about a dog?" The librarian smiled and said, "Of course, let me show you where the dog books are." + +Timmy found a book about a dog who could run really fast. The dog's name was Speedy. Timmy was so excited to read the book. He read it all by himself and felt very independent. He loved the part where Speedy won a race and got a big trophy. Timmy thought, "I want to be like Speedy and win a race too!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved ice-cream. He thought it was yummy. One day, his mom asked him if he wanted some ice-cream. Timmy said no, he refused. His mom was surprised because Timmy loved ice-cream. But Timmy said he wasn't hungry. So, his mom saved the ice-cream for later. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, big tunnel. It was so large that a train could go through it! One day, a little mouse went inside the tunnel. The mouse was scared but it wanted to see what was inside. Suddenly, a big cat came and tried to catch the mouse. The mouse was so scared that it ran and ran until it found a small hole to hide in. The cat tried to shoot the mouse with a toy gun but it missed. Finally, the cat got tired and went away. The mouse was safe and happy to be alive. +Once upon a time, there was a big red ball. A little girl named Lily loved to play with it. One day, she pushed the ball down a hill and it rolled and rolled until it hit a tree. Lily ran to get the ball, but it was too hot to touch because the sun was shining on it. She had to wait until it cooled down. + +Later that day, Lily felt very sleepy. She went to her bedroom and climbed into bed. She closed her eyes and thought about the fun she had with the ball. She dreamed that she was pushing the ball up a mountain and it was very hard work. But she didn't give up and finally made it to the top. When she woke up, she felt happy and ready to play again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her dolls. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. While playing, Lily slipped and fell on the ground. She started crying and her mommy quickly picked her up and hugged her. + +Lily's mommy asked her if she was okay. Lily nodded her head and said, "I'm okay, but my doll is missing." Her mommy asked her, "What do you mean, Lily? Which doll?" Lily replied, "My favorite doll, the one with the unknown name. I can't find her anywhere." + +Lily's mommy looked around and saw the doll lying on the ground. She picked it up and gave it to Lily. Lily was so happy and hugged her mommy tightly. From then on, Lily was more careful while playing so she wouldn't slip again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint. One day, Lily wanted to paint a picture of her cat. She got all her paints and brushes ready, but she couldn't find her cat. She looked everywhere, but all she could hear was a loud noise coming from outside. + +Lily got impatient because she wanted to paint her cat so badly. She decided to go outside to see what was making the noise. When she got outside, she saw that her neighbors were having a party. They were playing music and dancing. Lily thought it looked like so much fun that she decided to join in. + +After the party, Lily went back inside and found her cat. She was so happy that she could finally paint her picture. She painted her cat with all the colors she could think of. When she was finished, she showed her painting to her mom and dad. They loved it and hung it up on the wall for everyone to see. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and explore the world around him. One day, Timmy found a tube that was lying on the ground. He picked it up and looked at it closely. He didn't know what it was, but he knew it was unknown to him. + +Timmy went to his mommy and asked her to explain what the tube was. His mommy said that it was a tube that people use to put things inside and keep them safe. Timmy was very curious and asked his mommy what kind of things people put inside the tube. His mommy said that it could be anything, like papers, toys, or even snacks. + +Timmy was very excited to have found something unknown and new. He decided to put his favorite toy car inside the tube and keep it safe. Now Timmy knew what the tube was and how to use it. He felt very proud of himself for learning something new! +Once upon a time, there was a big race. Lots of animals wanted to win the medal. They all lined up at the start. The rabbit was very strong and thought he would win. But the turtle was slow and steady. + +The race began and the rabbit ran very fast. He thought he was sure to win. But then he saw the turtle still moving along. The rabbit stopped to rest, but the turtle kept going. Slowly but surely, the turtle made it to the finish line and won the medal. + +The rabbit was sad that he lost. But he learned that being strong isn't always enough. Sometimes you need to be steady and keep going, just like the turtle. From then on, the rabbit and the turtle became good friends and raced together, but this time, they finished together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and going on adventures. One day, she went to the park and saw two kids fighting. She asked them why they were fighting and they said they wanted the same toy. + +Lily said, "Why don't you share the toy and make peace?" The kids thought about it and decided to share the toy. They were grateful to Lily for helping them. + +Later that day, Lily's mom asked her to clean up her toys. Lily didn't want to, but her mom said it was time to surrender and clean up. Lily listened to her mom and cleaned up her toys. She felt happy and peaceful knowing she did the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bunny. The bunny loved to hop and play in the sunshine. One day, the bunny saw a big carrot in the garden. The bunny wanted the carrot so much, but it was guarded by a scary scarecrow. + +The bunny thought and thought about how to get the carrot. Suddenly, the bunny had an idea! The bunny ran to the farmer's house and knocked on the door. The farmer answered and the bunny said, "If I get the carrot, will you give me a reward?" The farmer agreed, so the bunny hopped back to the garden. + +The bunny saw a matchstick and thought, "I will burn the scarecrow and get the carrot!" The bunny struck the match and the scarecrow burned down. The bunny got the carrot and went back to the farmer's house. The farmer was so happy that the bunny got the carrot, so the farmer gave the bunny a big reward. The bunny was so happy and ate the carrot all up! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with blocks. She had a big pile of blocks in her room. One day, she accidentally knocked over her tower of blocks and they all fell down. + +Lily's mom heard the noise and came to her room. "What happened, Lily?" she asked. "My blocks fell down," Lily said with a sad face. "I need your help to build it again, Mommy. But be careful, the blocks are delicate." + +Mommy smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. Let's build it together." They carefully picked up the blocks and started building again. Lily was happy to have her tower of blocks back and thanked her mommy for helping her. +Once upon a time, there was a clever dog named Max. Max was very smart and he loved to read the newspaper every morning. He would kneel down by the door and wait for his owner to bring it in. + +One day, Max's owner brought home a new puppy. The puppy was very cute, but not very intelligent. Max tried to teach the puppy tricks, but it was too hard for the little one to learn. + +One morning, Max was reading the newspaper when he saw a story about a lost cat. Max knew he had to help find the cat, so he went outside and started sniffing around. After a while, Max found the cat and brought it back home. + +Everyone was so happy and Max felt proud of himself for being so clever. From that day on, Max and the puppy became best friends and Max continued to read the newspaper every morning. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Ben. Ben loved to explore the forest and find new things to play with. One day, he found a big cave. It was dark inside, but he wasn't afraid. He went inside and saw that the cave was very big and had lots of rocks. + +Ben saw some berries on the ground and decided to have a snack. He picked them up and spread them on a rock. They looked so yummy! After he ate, he felt very full and decided to take a nap. He found a spot that was a perfect fit for him and fell asleep. + +When he woke up, it was dark outside. Ben was scared, but then he remembered he was in the cave. He looked up and saw lots of stars shining through the opening at the top of the cave. He felt safe and happy. From that day on, Ben visited the cave often and spread berries on his favorite rock. +Once upon a time, there was a man who had a wife. The wife was very ignorant and always made mistakes. One day, the man asked his wife to make him a sandwich. But the wife didn't know how to make a sandwich. The man got upset and said, "Why are you so ignorant? Making a sandwich is easy!" + +The wife didn't know what to do, so she went to her friend's house to ask for help. Her friend told her to twist the bread and put some cheese and meat inside. The wife was very happy that she learned something new. + +When the wife came back home, she made a sandwich for her husband. The husband was surprised and asked, "Wow, this sandwich is delicious! How did you make it?" The wife replied, "I twisted the bread and put some cheese and meat inside, just like my friend told me." + +The husband was happy that his wife learned something new and they both enjoyed the sandwich together. From that day on, the wife learned many new things and was no longer ignorant. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to learn how to play the piano. Her mommy and daddy got her a small piano for her birthday. Lily was so happy and excited to play it. + +At first, Lily didn't know how to play the piano. She was upset because she couldn't make any music. But then, her mommy and daddy showed her how to play a simple song. Lily practiced every day and soon she learned how to play many songs. + +Lily loved playing the piano so much that she played it every day. She was no longer upset and felt very happy because she had learned something new. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey named Billy. Billy loved to swim in the river near his home. One day, Billy's friend, a wise owl, came to visit him. + +"Hello Billy, how are you?" asked the owl. + +"I'm good. I love to swim," replied Billy. + +"That's great, but be careful. The river can be dangerous," warned the owl. + +"I know, but I'm a good swimmer," said Billy foolishly. + +Suddenly, the current became too strong and Billy was swept away. The wise owl quickly flew to the rescue and saved Billy. From that day on, Billy listened to his wise friend and never swam in the river alone again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and always kept them in good condition. One day, she found a broken toy on the street. She picked it up and examined it closely. It had zero batteries and was not working. But Lily was determined to fix it. + +She asked her mom for help, but her mom said it was not safe to play with broken toys. Lily didn't listen and kept playing with it. She thought she was ready to fix it herself. But then, the toy suddenly exploded and hurt Lily. + +Her mom rushed her to the hospital and the doctors said she needed surgery. Lily learned a valuable lesson that day. She realized that she should always listen to her mom and not play with broken toys. The moral of the story is to always be careful and ask for help when needed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures on paper with her crayons. But one day, she made a big mess with her papers and crayons all over the floor. + +Her mom came in and saw the mess. She said to Lily, "Let's organize your papers and crayons so we can find them easily next time." + +Lily helped her mom put all the papers in a neat pile and put the crayons in a box. After they were done, Lily felt comfortable knowing where everything was. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to keep her papers and crayons organized so she could find them easily and not make a big mess again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved bugs and insects. He would often go outside to look for them. One day, he found a jar and decided to fill it up with bugs. + +Timmy's mom saw him and asked, "What are you doing, Timmy?" + +"I'm filling up this jar with bugs," Timmy replied. + +"That's easy to do," said his mom. "But make sure you let them go after you're done looking at them." + +Timmy nodded his head and continued to fill up the jar with insects. He had so much fun looking at them and learning about them. When he was done, he let them go and said goodbye to his new insect friends. +Once upon a time, there was a cat named Mittens. Mittens was very hungry and wanted something yummy to eat. So, she went to the kitchen to see if there was any food. + +Mittens saw a plate on the table with some cookies on it. The cookies looked so yummy! Mittens wanted to eat them, but she knew she shouldn't. + +Instead, Mittens set down next to the plate and just looked at the cookies. She knew she was a good cat for not eating them. Then, her owner came in and gave her some yummy cat food to eat. Mittens was happy and full. She purred and went to sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a little ant. The ant was very hungry and he wanted to find some food. He crawled around and around until he found a big, red apple. But the apple was on top of the stove and the stove was very hot. The poor little ant didn't know what to do. Suddenly, a friendly mouse came along and saw the ant. The mouse knew what to do. She crawled up the stove and pushed the apple off the stove for the ant. The ant was so happy, he crawled into the apple and ate it all up. The mouse and the ant became friends and they went on many adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and design pretty pictures with her crayons. One day, she went outside to play and saw a deer in her yard. The deer had big antlers and a brown coat. + +Lily wanted to draw a picture of the deer, but her room was messy with toys everywhere. She had to clean up her room first before she could draw. So, she put away her toys and made her room nice and tidy. + +Then, she sat down with her crayons and drew a beautiful picture of the deer with its big antlers. She was so happy with her drawing that she hung it up on her wall for everyone to see. From that day on, Lily loved to design pictures of animals she saw outside. +Jenny was miserable. She had a big ouchie on her knee from falling down. It was red and wet and hurt a lot. She cried and cried and wanted her mommy. + +Mommy came and saw Jenny's ouchie. She said, "Oh, my poor baby. Let me comfort you." She hugged Jenny and kissed her head. She took a soft cloth and some water and cleaned the ouchie. She said, "This will make it better. The cloth has a nice texture. It is smooth and gentle on your skin." + +Jenny felt the cloth on her knee. It was cool and wet and soft. It made the ouchie feel less hot and stingy. She said, "Thank you, mommy. The cloth is nice. It comforts me." + +Mommy smiled and said, "You're welcome, my sweetie. I'm glad you feel better. Do you want a band-aid and a sticker?" + +Jenny nodded and said, "Yes, please. And a hug." + +Mommy gave Jenny a band-aid and a sticker. She put them on Jenny's knee. She said, "There you go. Now you have a pretty band-aid and a shiny sticker. They will protect your ouchie and make you happy." + +Jenny looked at her band-aid and sticker. They were pink and sparkly. She liked them. She said, "I love them, mommy. They are pretty and shiny. They make me happy." + +Mommy hugged Jenny and said, "I love you, Jenny. You are brave and strong. You are my precious girl." + +Jenny hugged mommy and said, "I love you, mommy. You are kind and caring. You are my best mommy." +Lily and Max liked to play hide and seek in the garden. They ran and laughed and looked for each other behind the trees and the flowers. One day, they found a new place to hide. It was a big box with a hole in it. They crawled inside and saw that it was full of shiny things. + +"Wow, look at this!" Lily said, picking up a necklace with a blue stone. "It is so pretty and sparkly!" + +"Be careful, Lily," Max said. "It looks delicate. You might break it." + +Lily put the necklace back and looked for something else. She saw a book with a picture of a rocket on the cover. She opened it and saw more pictures of rockets and stars and planets. + +"Max, look at this!" Lily said, showing him the book. "It is about space! Do you know what space is?" + +Max shook his head. He had never heard of space before. He looked at the pictures and wondered what they meant. + +"Space is where the sun and the moon and the stars are," Lily said, remembering what her dad had told her. "It is very big and dark and far away. Sometimes people go there in rockets and explore." + +"Wow, that sounds amazing!" Max said. "I want to go to space too!" + +They turned the pages and saw more things about space. They saw astronauts and satellites and aliens and comets. They learned new words and imagined new adventures. They forgot about hide and seek and time. They were happy in their secret space. + +But then they heard a voice. It was Lily's mom, calling them for lunch. + +"Lily, Max, where are you?" she said. "It is time to eat. Come out, come out, wherever you are!" + +Lily and Max looked at each other. They did not want to leave their space. They wanted to stay and play and learn. But they also knew they had to listen to their mom. They closed the book and put it back. They crawled out of the box and saw Lily's mom standing there. + +"Hi, mom," Lily said. "We were hiding in the box." + +"What box?" Lily's mom said, looking confused. She walked over and saw the hole in the box. She peeked inside and gasped. She saw the shiny things and the book and the other treasures. + +"Where did you find this?" she asked. "This is not a box. This is a trunk. It belongs to your grandpa. He was an explorer and a collector. He traveled all over the world and brought back these things. He kept them in this trunk and never showed them to anyone. He wanted to reveal them to you when you were older. But I guess you found them first." + +Lily and Max looked at each other with wide eyes. They did not know their grandpa was an explorer and a collector. They did not know he had such amazing things. They felt lucky and curious and proud. + +"Can we see them again, mom?" Lily asked. "Can we learn more about them?" + +"Of course, sweetie," Lily's mom said, smiling. "But first, let's have some lunch. Then we can go back to the trunk and I can tell you more about your grandpa and his adventures. And maybe, one day, you can have your own adventures too." + +Lily and Max nodded and followed their mom to the house. They were hungry and excited. They had found a new place to hide and a new place to explore. They had found their grandpa's space. +Lily and Ben were playing in the yard. They saw a big box with a lock on it. They wanted to open it and see what was inside. + +"Maybe it has toys or candy," Lily said. + +"Or maybe it has a monster or a snake," Ben said. + +They tried to pull the lock, but it was too hard. They looked for a key, but they could not find one. + +"Let's go ask Mom for a key," Lily said. + +"No, let's not. She will be mad at us for touching the box," Ben said. + +They argued for a while. Then they heard a loud noise from the box. It sounded like a growl. + +They both shivered. They were scared. + +"Maybe it is a monster or a snake," Lily said. + +"Or maybe it is a fake noise to trick us," Ben said. + +They did not know what to do. They wanted to run away, but they also wanted to see what was in the box. + +They decided to be brave and open the box together. They pulled the lock with all their strength. It snapped open. + +They lifted the lid and looked inside. + +They saw a big, fluffy, friendly dog. It wagged its tail and licked their faces. + +They laughed. They were happy. + +"It is not a monster or a snake. It is a dog," Lily said. + +"It is not a fake noise. It is a real dog," Ben said. + +They hugged the dog and played with it. They named it Spot. + +They forgot about the lock and the box. They had a new friend. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play with blocks and cars. One day, they have a race with their cars. Tom has a red car and Jen has a blue car. They say, "Ready, set, go!" and push their cars on the floor. + +Tom's car is very fast. It zooms past Jen's car. Tom is happy. He thinks he will win the race. He looks at Jen and smiles. He says, "I am the best!" + +Jen's car is not so fast. It goes slow and steady. Jen is sad. She thinks she will lose the race. She looks at Tom and frowns. She says, "You are not fair!" + +Tom does not care. He is too busy watching his car. He does not see the big book on the floor. His car hits the book and flips over. Tom is shocked. He says, "Oh no!" + +Jen sees the book and the car. She is smart. She steers her car around the book. Her car crosses the finish line. Jen is happy. She says, "I win!" + +Tom is angry. He says, "That is not fair! You cheated!" He throws his car on the floor. He stomps his feet. He cries. + +Jen does not cheat. She plays by the rules. She does not like Tom's tantrum. She shrugs. She says, "You are a sore loser!" She picks up her car and her victory. She leaves Tom alone. She finds a new friend. +Lily was a stubborn girl. She did not like to wake up early. She liked to sleep and dream. Every morning, her alarm would ring and ring. But Lily would not get up. She would cover her ears and close her eyes. + +One day, Lily had a big test at school. She had to study hard and be ready. Her mom told her to go to bed early and set her alarm. Lily said yes, but she did not do it. She stayed up late and played with her toys. She forgot to set her alarm. + +The next morning, Lily did not hear the alarm. She did not hear her mom calling her. She did not hear the bus honking. She slept and slept. When she finally woke up, it was too late. She missed the test and her teacher was angry. Lily felt sad and sorry. + +Lily learned a lesson. She learned that being stubborn is not good. She learned that she has to listen to her mom and follow the rules. She learned that she has to wake up when the alarm rings. She promised to do better next time. She hugged her mom and said sorry. Her mom forgave her and helped her study. Lily was happy and grateful. +Lily and Tom are playing with their toy cars. They like to zoom them on the floor and make loud noises. Lily has a red car and Tom has a blue car. They pretend they are racing each other. + +"Zoom, zoom, zoom!" Lily says. "My car is faster than yours!" + +"No, it's not!" Tom says. "My car is bigger and stronger!" + +They zoom their cars faster and faster, until they bump into each other. The cars fall down and make a loud crash. + +"Oops!" Lily says. "Are you okay, Tom?" + +Tom nods, but then he feels something on his arm. He looks and sees a small bug. It is black and has many legs. It is crawling on his skin and making him itch. + +"Yuck!" Tom says. "A bug! It's making me itch!" + +He tries to shake it off, but it holds on tight. He scratches his arm, but it still itches. + +"Help me, Lily!" Tom says. "Get it off me!" + +Lily sees the bug and makes a face. She does not like bugs either. But she wants to help Tom. She picks up her red car and uses it to flick the bug off Tom's arm. The bug flies away and lands on the wall. + +"There!" Lily says. "I got it!" + +"Thank you, Lily!" Tom says. "You are a good friend!" + +They hug each other and smile. Then they pick up their cars and zoom them again. They forget about the bug and the itch. They only think about having fun. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a line of ants on the ground. They followed the ants to a big hill. + +"Look, Ben, the ants have a home!" Lily said. + +"Yes, they do. They work hard to make it," Ben said. + +They watched the ants go in and out of the hill. They saw some ants carry bits of food. One ant had a piece of candy. + +"Can I have the candy, ant?" Lily asked. She reached out her hand. + +The ant did not stop. It ran away with the candy. + +"No, Lily, you can't. The candy is for the ant," Ben said. + +"But I want it. It is sweet," Lily said. She pouted. + +Ben shook his head. He blinked his eyes. He had an idea. + +"Look, Lily, I have a cookie. Do you want to share it with me?" he asked. + +He broke the cookie in half. He gave one half to Lily. + +Lily smiled. She took the cookie. She bit it. It was sweet. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend," she said. + +They ate the cookie together. They watched the ants. They were happy. +Ben and Mia like to play in the garden. They look for bugs and flowers and rocks. One day, they see a lizard on the wall. It is green and brown and has a long tail. + +"Look, a lizard!" Ben says. He runs to the wall and tries to catch it. Mia follows him. + +The lizard is fast and jumps from the wall to the grass. Ben and Mia chase it. They want to touch it and see it up close. + +But the lizard is too clever. It runs under a big leaf and hides. Ben and Mia look for it. They lift the leaf and see nothing. + +"Where did it go?" Mia asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it went to another leaf," Ben says. + +They look under more leaves, but they can't find the lizard. They are sad and tired. + +They walk back to the wall. They see a hole in the wall. It is open and dark. + +"Maybe the lizard lives in there," Ben says. + +He bends down and puts his hand in the hole. He feels something cold and wet. + +"Ow!" he yelps. He pulls his hand out. He sees a red mark on his finger. + +"What happened?" Mia asks. + +"Something bit me!" Ben says. He cries and rubs his finger. + +Mia looks in the hole. She sees the lizard. It sticks out its tongue and winks at her. + +"Bad lizard!" she says. She picks up a stick and pokes the hole. + +The lizard hisses and runs away. It does not like the stick. + +Ben and Mia run to their mom. She puts a band-aid on Ben's finger and gives them a hug. + +They tell her about the lizard and the hole and the bite. + +She says, "You should be careful when you play in the garden. Some animals don't like to be bothered. They can hurt you if you touch them." + +Ben and Mia nod. They say they are sorry and they will not chase the lizard again. + +They go back to the garden. They play with their toys and their dog. They leave the lizard alone. They are happy and safe. +Tom and Mia are brother and sister. They like to play in their house. One day, they hear a loud noise from upstairs. They are scared. They think it is a monster. + +They run to their room and close the door. They look for something to protect them. Tom finds a big pillow. Mia finds a toy sword. They hide under the bed and wait. + +The noise gets louder and louder. They hear footsteps on the stairs. They hold each other and whisper. They hope the monster will go away. + +But the monster does not go away. It opens their door and comes in. They see a big shadow on the wall. They are very scared. They scream. + +But then they hear a familiar voice. It is their dad. He is not a monster. He is just wearing a funny hat and a coat. He is playing a joke on them. He laughs and says, "Boo!" + +Tom and Mia are angry and relieved. They come out from under the bed and hit their dad with the pillow and the sword. They tell him he is not funny. He is mean. + +Their dad says he is sorry. He hugs them and says he loves them. He says they are very clever and brave. He says he was just trying to make them laugh. + +Tom and Mia forgive their dad. They laugh and hug him back. They say they love him too. They say they are not scared of anything. They are a team. They can protect each other. +Lily and Ben were twins who lived in a big building with many floors. They liked to play in the elevator, but sometimes they also liked to tease each other. One day, they decided to play a trick on their mom, who was waiting for them in their apartment. + +They pressed the button for the elevator and waited for it to come. When it arrived, they quickly got in and pressed the button for the top floor. Then they giggled and hid behind the wall. They wanted to make their mom think they were lost. + +"Where are you, Lily and Ben?" their mom called from the apartment. She heard the elevator door close and ran to the hallway. She looked at the numbers on the elevator and saw that it was going up. She was worried and scared. She pressed the button to call the elevator back, but it did not work. + +Lily and Ben heard their mom's voice and felt bad. They did not want to make her worry and scared. They wanted to make her laugh and happy. They peeked from behind the wall and saw her face. She looked sad and angry. + +"Mom, we are here!" they shouted. They pressed the button for their floor and hoped the elevator would go down fast. They wanted to say sorry and hug their mom. + +The elevator started to move down. It stopped at every floor and opened the door. Lily and Ben saw many people waiting for the elevator. They said hello and smiled, but the people did not smile back. They looked annoyed and impatient. They did not like to wait for the elevator. + +Finally, the elevator reached their floor and opened the door. Lily and Ben ran out and saw their mom. She was still in the hallway, holding her phone. She looked relieved and happy. + +"Lily and Ben, you are here!" she said. She dropped her phone and hugged them. "I was so worried about you! Why did you go to the top floor? That was not nice. That was teasing." + +Lily and Ben felt sorry and ashamed. They hugged their mom back and said sorry. + +"We wanted to play a trick on you, mom. We wanted to make you laugh and happy. We did not want to make you worry and scared. We did not want to tease you. We love you, mom." + +Their mom smiled and kissed them. She said she loved them too. She said they should not play tricks on her again. She said they should be careful and kind in the elevator. She said they should go to their apartment and have a snack. + +Lily and Ben nodded and said yes. They followed their mom to their apartment. They were happy to be with her. They felt comfortable and safe. They did not want to tease anyone again. They learned their lesson. +Tom was a boy who liked to fix things. He had a tool box with a hammer, a screwdriver, and some nails. He would repair his toys, his bike, and his chair when they broke. He was very good at fixing things. + +One day, he saw a big sack on the road. It was full of shiny things. He opened the sack and found many rings, necklaces, and bracelets. They were made of gold and silver and had pretty stones. Tom thought they were very beautiful. He wondered who they belonged to. + +He looked around and saw a car on the side of the road. It had a flat tire and a dent. A man was sitting in the car. He looked sad and angry. He was wearing a suit and a hat. He looked wealthy. + +Tom decided to help the man. He took his tool box and walked to the car. He said hello to the man and asked if he could repair his tire. The man was surprised and said yes. Tom used his screwdriver and his hammer to fix the tire. He also used his nails to fix the dent. + +The man was very happy and thanked Tom. He asked him where he found the sack. Tom told him he found it on the road. He gave the sack to the man and said it was his. The man said the sack was his too. He said he was a jeweler and he was taking the sack to the store. He said the sack was very valuable and he was glad Tom found it. + +The man gave Tom a reward. He let him choose one of the shiny things from the sack. Tom picked a ring with a blue stone. He said it was his favorite color. The man said it was a sapphire and it was very rare. He put the ring on Tom's finger and said it was a perfect fit. + +Tom was very happy and proud. He thanked the man and said goodbye. He ran back to his home and showed his ring to his mom and dad. They were very proud of him too. They said he was a good boy and a good repairer. Tom smiled and hugged them. He felt very lucky. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They have a ball and a net. They want to catch some bugs. Lily sees a red bug on a flower. She runs to catch it with the net. + +"Look, Ben, a red bug!" she says. + +Ben runs after her. He wants the red bug too. He tries to grab the net from Lily. They pull and tug. The net rips. The red bug flies away. + +"Oh no!" they say. "The net is broken. The red bug is gone." + +They are sad and angry. They sit on the grass and cry. + +Then, Ben has an idea. He sees a big leaf on the ground. He picks it up and folds it. He makes a new net with the leaf. + +"Look, Lily, a leaf net!" he says. + +Lily looks at the leaf net. She smiles. She thinks it is a good idea. + +"Wow, Ben, a leaf net!" she says. + +They get up and hug. They are happy and sorry. They say sorry to each other. + +They use the leaf net to catch some bugs. They find a yellow bug, a green bug, and a blue bug. They put them in a jar. They look at them and laugh. + +They have fun with the leaf net and the bugs. They forget about the red bug and the broken net. They are friends again. +Lily liked to read books. She had many books in her room. She read books about animals, colors, shapes, and stories. She read books every day. + +One day, she went to the creek with her mom and dad. The creek was a small river with rocks and fish. Lily liked to play in the water and look for fish. She brought a book with her. It was a book about a popular princess who lived in a castle. + +She sat on a big rock and opened her book. She read the words and looked at the pictures. She liked the princess and her dress. She wanted to be like her. + +"Hi, Lily!" a voice said. Lily looked up and saw Ben. Ben was her friend from school. He lived near the creek. He had a bike and a ball. He liked to play games and run. + +"Hi, Ben!" Lily said. "What are you doing?" + +"I'm playing with my ball. Do you want to play with me?" Ben asked. + +Lily looked at her book and then at Ben. She liked to read, but she also liked to play. She closed her book and put it in her bag. + +"OK, let's play!" she said. She jumped off the rock and ran to Ben. They played with the ball and had fun. + +Lily was happy. She liked to read books, but she also liked to have friends. She could do both. She was a popular princess in her own way. +Lily was a spoiled girl who always got what she wanted. She had many toys, clothes and books, but she was never happy. She always demanded more and more from her parents, who loved her but did not know how to say no. + +One day, Lily saw a shiny star in the sky and decided she wanted it. She ran to her parents and said, "I want that star! Give it to me now!" Her parents were shocked and tried to explain that they could not give her the star, because it was very far away and belonged to everyone. But Lily did not listen. She stamped her feet and cried, "I want it! I want it! It is my wish!" + +Her parents felt sorry for her and wanted to make her happy. They thought of a way to give her the star without taking it from the sky. They bought a big balloon and tied a bright light to it. They gave it to Lily and said, "Here is your star, Lily. We hope you like it." + +Lily was very excited and thanked her parents. She took the balloon and ran outside to play with it. She felt like she had the most special star in the world. But as she was playing, a strong wind came and blew the balloon away. Lily watched in horror as her star flew higher and higher, until it disappeared in the sky. + +Lily was very sad and angry. She screamed, "I want my star back! Give it to me now!" But her parents could not help her. They hugged her and said, "We are sorry, Lily. But you cannot have everything you want. Sometimes you have to be happy with what you have. And sometimes you have to share with others. That is what makes a real wish come true." + +Lily did not understand. She felt like she had lost her wish and her star. She cried and cried, until she fell asleep. She dreamed of the star, and wondered if it was happy in the sky. She wished she could see it again, and say sorry for being so spoiled. She wished she could be a better girl, and make her parents proud. She wished she could be happy, too. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play with blocks. They make a big stack of blocks. They are proud of their stack. + +But then, Ben comes. Ben wants to play too. He takes some blocks from the stack. He makes his own stack. + +Tom and Sue are angry. They say to Ben, "Stop! Those are our blocks! Go away!" + +Ben says, "No! I want to play too! You have too many blocks!" + +Tom and Sue quarrel with Ben. They push and pull the blocks. The stack falls down. The blocks break. They cry. + +Mom comes. She sees the mess. She is sad. She says to them, "Why did you quarrel? You are friends. You should share and play nicely." + +Tom, Sue and Ben are sorry. They say to Mom, "We are sorry, Mom. We were selfish. We did not share. We did not play nicely." + +Mom says, "It's okay. I forgive you. But you have to learn to be kind and generous. Sharing is caring. Playing nicely is fun. Can you do that?" + +Tom, Sue and Ben nod. They hug Mom. They hug each other. They say, "Yes, Mom. We can do that. We are friends. We will share and play nicely." + +They pick up the blocks. They make a new stack. They make it bigger and better. They are proud of their stack. They are proud of their friendship. +Lena and Sam are friends. They like to play with blocks and dolls. One day, they want to measure how tall they are. They find a tape measure in the kitchen and take it to the wall. + +"I go first," Lena says. She stands by the wall and Sam puts the tape measure on her head. "You are 36 inches," Sam says. + +"Now you," Lena says. She puts the tape measure on Sam's head. "You are 37 inches," she says. + +Sam is happy. He is one inch taller than Lena. He jumps and claps. "I am bigger than you," he says. + +Lena is sad. She wants to be as tall as Sam. She cries and drops the tape measure. "That is not fair," she says. + +Sam sees Lena cry. He feels sorry. He is a good friend. He hugs Lena and says, "Don't cry, Lena. You are lively and smart and fun. I like you very much. It doesn't matter how tall you are." + +Lena stops crying. She smiles and hugs Sam back. "Thank you, Sam. You are kind and brave and funny. I like you very much too. It doesn't matter how tall you are." + +They pick up the tape measure and put it back in the kitchen. Then they go to play with blocks and dolls again. They are happy. They are friends. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their mom. They liked to swing, slide and run on the grass. But they saw a big dog that they did not know. The dog was barking and running towards them. + +"Mom, look! A dog!" Lily said. + +"Stay here, kids. I will go and see if the dog is friendly or not," mom said. + +But Ben was curious and wanted to pet the dog. He did not listen to mom and ran to the dog. The dog did not like that and growled at Ben. Ben was scared and tried to run back to mom, but the dog chased him. + +"Ben, stop! Come back!" mom shouted. + +Lily wanted to help Ben, but she was afraid of the dog too. She did not know what to do. She saw a big stick on the ground and picked it up. She ran to the dog and hit it with the stick. The dog was surprised and hurt. It stopped chasing Ben and ran away. + +"Good job, Lily! You saved Ben!" mom said. She hugged Lily and Ben and made sure they were safe. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are brave," Ben said. + +"I'm sorry, mom. I should have listened to you. I will not go to unknown dogs again," Ben said. + +"It's okay, Ben. I'm glad you are safe. But next time, please resist your curiosity and stay with me. Unknown dogs can be dangerous," mom said. + +Lily and Ben nodded and said sorry. They learned their lesson and played in the park with mom. They had fun and stayed safe. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big snowman in their yard. He had a hat, a scarf, and a carrot nose. They wanted to say hello to him. + +"Hi, snowman!" Anna said. "Do you want to be our friend?" + +"Yes, please!" the snowman said. "I'm lonely here. Can you play with me?" + +Anna and Ben were surprised. They did not know that snowmen could talk. They decided to play with him. They rolled snowballs, made snow angels, and sang songs. + +They had so much fun that they did not notice the sun was getting warmer. The snowman started to feel hot and wet. He looked at his arms and saw that they were getting smaller. + +"Oh no!" the snowman said. "I'm melting! I don't want to melt!" + +Anna and Ben felt sad. They did not want to lose their new friend. They thought of a way to help him. + +"Maybe we can take you to the store," Ben said. "They have a big freezer there. You can stay cool and not melt." + +The snowman liked the idea. He asked Anna and Ben to help him get to the store. They put him on a sled and pulled him along the road. They saw the store in the distant. It looked far away, but they did not give up. + +They reached the store and went inside. They saw the freezer and opened the door. They lifted the snowman and put him inside. He felt cold and happy. + +"Thank you, Anna and Ben," the snowman said. "You are very kind and brave. You saved me from melting. I hope we can see each other again." + +Anna and Ben hugged the snowman and said goodbye. They promised to visit him often. They left the store and went back home. They felt proud and glad. They had made a special friend. +Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to play with their old toys. They have a big box of toys in their room. One day, they find a loop in the box. A loop is a round thing that you can put on your arm or your neck. + +"Look, Ben, a loop!" Sam says. He puts the loop on his arm and swings it around. "It is fun!" + +"Let me try, Sam!" Ben says. He wants to play with the loop too. He tries to take the loop from Sam's arm. + +"No, Ben, it is mine!" Sam says. He pulls the loop back. "You have other toys!" + +"But I want the loop, Sam!" Ben says. He pulls harder. "You are not nice!" + +They both pull the loop very hard. Then, something bad happens. The loop breaks. It snaps in two. Snap! The pieces of the loop fly in the air. + +"Oh no, the loop!" Sam and Ben say. They are sad and scared. They broke their old toy. They look at the pieces of the loop on the floor. + +"I am sorry, Sam," Ben says. He feels bad. "I should not have pulled the loop." + +"I am sorry, too, Ben," Sam says. He feels bad, too. "I should have shared the loop." + +They hug each other. They are sorry and they love each other. They pick up the pieces of the loop and put them back in the box. They decide to play with another toy. A toy that does not snap. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys, but sometimes they fight. One day, they find a big comb in their mom's room. It is shiny and has many teeth. + +"Wow, look at this comb!" Anna says. "It is so pretty. I want to use it for my hair." + +"No, I want it!" Ben says. "It is like a sword. I can fight with it." + +They both grab the comb and pull hard. The comb breaks in two. Anna and Ben are sad and angry. + +"Look what you did!" Anna says. "You broke the comb. Mom will be mad at us." + +"It is your fault!" Ben says. "You should have let me have it. Now we have no comb and no sword." + +They start to cry. Mom hears them and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the broken comb and the twins' tears. + +"Oh, no!" Mom says. "What happened here? Did you fight over the comb?" + +Anna and Ben nod. They feel sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Mom," Anna says. + +"Me too, Mom," Ben says. + +Mom hugs them and says, "It's okay. I'm glad you are sorry. But you have to be more careful with my things. The comb was very old and special. It belonged to my grandma. She gave it to me when I was a little girl. It was her favorite comb." + +Anna and Ben look at the comb pieces. They see that they have patterns and flowers on them. They are very beautiful. + +"Wow, Mom," Anna says. "The comb was very old and special. We didn't know. We are very sorry." + +"Can we fix it, Mom?" Ben says. "We want to make it whole again." + +Mom smiles and says, "Maybe we can. Let's try. But first, let's comb your hair with another comb. You have to look nice for grandma. She is coming to visit us today." + +Anna and Ben smile and say, "Okay, Mom. We love you. And we love grandma. And we love the comb." +Tim and Kim were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big jar of red sauce in the kitchen. They wanted to taste it, but their mom said no. She said it was spicy and not for kids. + +But Tim and Kim did not listen. They waited until their mom was busy and sneaked into the kitchen. They opened the jar and dipped their fingers in the sauce. It was hot and burning. They cried and ran to the sink to wash their mouths. + +Their mom heard them and came to see what was wrong. She saw the jar of sauce on the floor. It had dropped and spilled everywhere. She was angry and sad. She said they had wasted the sauce and made a mess. She said they had to clean it up and march to their room. She said they had to learn to obey and not touch things that were not for them. + +Tim and Kim felt sorry and ashamed. They helped their mom clean the sauce and marched to their room. They said they were sorry and promised to be good. They learned that spicy sauce was not fun and that listening to their mom was smart. +Lily liked to fly. She had a big red kite that she took to the park with her mom. She ran and ran and let the kite go up in the sky. She watched it dance and swirl with the wind. She felt happy and free. + +But her mom liked to do yoga. She had a green mat that she rolled out on the grass. She bent and stretched and breathed slowly. She said it made her calm and strong. She asked Lily to join her, but Lily did not want to. + +"Mom, can I fly some more?" Lily asked. + +"Not now, sweetie. It's time for yoga. It's good for you. Come on, try it with me." Mom said. + +Lily felt impatient. She did not like to bend and stretch and breathe slowly. She liked to run and fly and have fun. She did not think yoga was good for her. She thought it was boring. + +"Mom, I don't like yoga. I like flying. Please, can I fly some more?" Lily begged. + +Mom sighed. She loved Lily, but she also loved yoga. She wanted to share it with her daughter, but she did not want to force her. She had an idea. + +"Okay, Lily. How about this? We can do some flying yoga. We can pretend that we are birds and we can flap our arms and make sounds. We can also balance on one leg and twist our bodies. It will be fun and good for us. What do you say?" Mom suggested. + +Lily thought about it. She liked to pretend that she was a bird. She liked to flap her arms and make sounds. She also liked to balance on one leg and twist her body. She thought it might be fun to do it with her mom. She nodded. + +"Okay, Mom. Let's do some flying yoga. But can I still fly my kite later?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, sweetie. We can do both. Come on, let's fly!" Mom said. + +They smiled and hugged. Then they spread their arms and flapped them like wings. They made sounds like chirping and squawking. They balanced on one leg and twisted their bodies. They laughed and played. They did some flying yoga. And they felt happy and free. +Tom and Lily were twins who shared a bedroom. They liked to play with their toys and books, but sometimes they got bored. One day, they decided to explore the attic, where their mom and dad kept old things. + +They climbed the stairs and opened the door. The attic was dark and dusty, and full of boxes and bags. Tom and Lily felt curious and excited. They started to look inside the boxes and bags, and found many interesting things. They found old clothes, hats, shoes, and jewelry. They found pictures, books, and toys. They found a guitar, a doll, and a teddy bear. + +"Wow, look at this!" Tom said, holding a shiny necklace. "It's so pretty! I admire it!" + +"Me too!" Lily said, putting on a hat. "And this hat is so funny! I admire it!" + +They tried on different things and pretended to be different people. They had fun and laughed a lot. They forgot about the time and the attic. + +But then, they heard a loud noise. It sounded like a growl. They turned around and saw a big shadow on the wall. It looked like a monster. They felt scared and screamed. + +"Help! Help!" Tom and Lily shouted. + +Their mom and dad heard them and ran to the attic. They turned on the light and saw the twins. They also saw the shadow. It was not a monster. It was their cat, Fluffy, who had followed them to the attic. He had knocked over a lamp and made the noise and the shadow. + +"Fluffy, you silly cat!" Mom said, picking him up. "You scared Tom and Lily!" + +"Are you okay, kids?" Dad asked, hugging them. + +"Yes, we're okay," Tom and Lily said, feeling relieved. + +"Did you have fun in the attic?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, we did," Tom and Lily said. "We found many things. We admire them!" + +Mom and Dad smiled and looked at the things. They recognized some of them from their own childhood. They felt nostalgic and happy. + +"Well, it's time to go back to your bedroom," Dad said. "You can keep some of the things, but you have to tidy up the attic." + +"Okay," Tom and Lily said. They chose some of the things they liked and put the rest back in the boxes and bags. They thanked their mom and dad and said sorry to Fluffy. They went back to their bedroom and put their new things on their shelves and beds. They felt proud and happy. + +They admired their bedroom. It was not scary. It was cozy and fun. +Tom was a bad boy. He liked to hit and kick other kids. He did not like to share or say sorry. One day, he saw a big box in the park. He wanted to see what was inside. He ran to the box and pushed away a girl who was playing near it. + +Tom opened the box and saw a big doll. It had a soft body and a pretty face. Tom wanted to keep the doll for himself. He did not care that the girl was crying. He pulled the doll out of the box and ran away. + +But Tom did not know that the doll was not a toy. It was a robot. It had wires and batteries inside its body. It did not like to be treated badly. It did not like to be stolen. It was angry at Tom. + +The doll chased Tom and caught him. It grabbed his arm and twisted it. It hurt Tom a lot. He screamed and dropped the doll. The doll fell to the ground and broke. Its body was open and its wires and batteries came out. + +Tom was scared and sorry. He saw the girl who he pushed away. She came to help him. She was kind and gentle. She took him to his mom and dad. They were worried and angry. They told Tom that he was very naughty. They made him say sorry to the girl and to the doll. + +Tom learned a lesson. He learned that he should not be bad to others. He learned that he should be nice and share and say sorry. He learned that he should not open things that are not his. He learned that he should be careful with things that have a body. He learned that being good is better than being bad. +Tom and Sue were hungry. They wanted to eat rice for lunch. Mom said she would cook rice for them. She put rice and water in a big pot. She put the pot on the stove. She turned on the fire. + +Mom said, "Do not touch the pot. It is hot. Wait for me. I will come back soon." She went to the store to buy some eggs and milk. + +Tom and Sue did not listen to Mom. They were bored. They wanted to play with the pot. They said, "Let's turn the pot. It will be fun." + +They went to the stove. They grabbed the handle of the pot. They tried to turn the pot. But the pot was too heavy. The pot slipped from their hands. The pot fell on the floor. The rice and water spilled everywhere. The fire burned the rice and the water. The fire made a lot of smoke. + +Mom came back from the store. She saw the smoke. She smelled the rice. She heard Tom and Sue cry. She ran to the kitchen. She saw the mess. She was angry. She said, "What did you do? You are naughty. You did not listen to me. You made a big problem. You could have hurt yourself. You wasted the rice. Now we have no lunch. Go to your room. You are in trouble." + +Tom and Sue were sad. They said, "We are sorry, Mom. We wanted to have fun. We did not mean to make a problem. We are hungry. Can we have lunch?" + +Mom said, "No. You have no lunch. You have to stay in your room. You have to think about what you did. Maybe you will learn to listen next time." + +Tom and Sue went to their room. They had no lunch. They had no fun. They had a dull day. They wished they had listened to Mom. They wished they had not turned the pot. +Lily and Ben were hungry. They wanted pizza for lunch. But Mom said no. She said they had to eat soup and salad first. Lily and Ben did not like soup and salad. They made faces and pushed their bowls away. + +Mom went to the kitchen to get some water. Lily and Ben saw a pizza box on the counter. It was hidden behind some books. They smelled cheese and pepperoni. They smiled at each other. They had a plan. + +They tiptoed to the counter and grabbed the pizza box. They ran to their room and locked the door. They opened the box and saw a big, hot pizza. They took big bites and said, "Mmm, yummy!" + +But Mom heard them. She knocked on the door and said, "Lily and Ben, what are you doing? Open the door right now!" Lily and Ben were scared. They knew they were in trouble. They hid the pizza under the bed and said, "Nothing, Mom, nothing!" + +Mom did not believe them. She had a key. She opened the door and saw the pizza box on the floor. She was angry. She said, "Lily and Ben, you are very naughty! You took the pizza without asking! That was for dinner! Now you have to eat soup and salad and no dessert!" + +Lily and Ben were sad. They said, "Sorry, Mom, sorry!" They wished they had not taken the pizza. They wished they had listened to Mom. They learned their lesson. They never took pizza again. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play with their toys. But sometimes they would quarrel over who got to play with what. One day, they found a big box of powder in the bathroom. It was white and soft and smelled nice. + +"Let's play with the powder!" Lily said. "We can make snowmen and snowflakes and snowballs!" + +"No, let's play with the powder!" Tom said. "We can make cakes and cookies and pies!" + +They both grabbed the box and pulled hard. The box ripped and the powder spilled all over the floor and the sink and the tub. + +"Look what you did!" Lily shouted. "You ruined the powder!" + +"No, you did!" Tom shouted back. "You were too bossy!" + +They started to push and shove each other, making more mess. They did not hear their mom coming up the stairs. + +"Hey, what's going on here?" Mom said, opening the door. She saw the powder everywhere and the twins fighting. She was not happy. + +"Lily and Tom, stop it right now!" Mom said. "Why are you quarreling over the powder? That's not a toy, that's my face powder! It's very expensive and you wasted it all!" + +Lily and Tom stopped and looked at Mom. They felt bad. They knew they had done something wrong. + +"Sorry, Mom," they said together. + +Mom sighed. She was angry, but she also loved them. + +"Come on, let's clean up this mess," she said. "And then you can play nicely with your toys. And no more quarreling, okay?" + +Lily and Tom nodded. They helped Mom wipe the powder off the floor and the sink and the tub. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They learned their lesson. They decided to share their toys and not be bossy. They played happily for the rest of the day. +Lily and Max were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big bench under a tree. They wanted to sit on it and rest. + +But when they got to the bench, they saw a mean boy sitting on it. He had a stick and he was poking a small bird that was on the ground. The bird was hurt and scared. It could not fly away. + +"Stop it! Stop it!" Lily shouted at the mean boy. "You are bad! Leave the bird alone!" + +The mean boy looked at Lily and Max. He laughed and said, "No, I won't. This is my bench and my bird. Go away or I will poke you too!" + +Max was afraid of the mean boy and his stick. He wanted to run away. But he saw Lily was angry and brave. She wanted to help the bird. He wanted to help Lily. + +He said to Lily, "We can protect the bird. We can make the mean boy go away. We can be strong together." + +Lily nodded and smiled at Max. They held hands and walked to the bench. They said to the mean boy, "You are not nice. You are not fair. You are not welcome here. Go away and leave the bird alone!" + +The mean boy was surprised and scared. He saw Lily and Max were not afraid of him. He saw they were friends and they cared for the bird. He felt ashamed of himself. He dropped his stick and ran away. + +Lily and Max picked up the bird gently. They saw it had a broken wing. They took it to the park ranger. He said he would take care of the bird and make it better. He thanked Lily and Max for being kind and brave. + +Lily and Max were happy. They had protected the bird. They had made a friend. They had done a good thing. They hugged each other and went back to play. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play in the garden. One day, they find a big box. They open it and see many things inside. They see a lock, a salt shaker, a hat, a ball, and a book. + +"Look, a lock!" Tom says. He picks it up and tries to open it. He does not have a key. + +"Let me see!" Lily says. She takes the lock from Tom and shakes it. She hears something inside. + +"Maybe there is a treasure in the lock!" she says. She wants to open it too. + +They look for a key in the box, but they do not find one. They try to use the salt shaker, the hat, the ball, and the book to open the lock, but nothing works. + +They are sad and angry. They start to fight over the lock. They pull and push and yell. + +"Give me the lock!" Tom says. + +"No, it is mine!" Lily says. + +They do not see a wild cat sneaking into the garden. The cat is hungry and curious. It smells something in the box. It jumps into the box and finds a fish. It is happy and starts to eat the fish. + +Lily and Tom hear a noise. They stop fighting and look at the box. They see the cat and the fish. + +"Hey, that is our fish!" Tom says. + +"Go away, cat!" Lily says. + +They run to the box and try to scare the cat. The cat is scared and angry. It hisses and scratches. It jumps out of the box and runs away. + +Lily and Tom look at the fish. It is half-eaten and messy. They do not want it anymore. + +They look at the lock. It is still closed and heavy. They do not want it anymore. + +They look at each other. They are sorry and hug. + +"Let's play with something else," Tom says. + +"OK, let's play with the ball," Lily says. + +They take the ball and leave the box. They forget about the lock and the fish. They have fun with the ball. They are happy. +Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to play with their toy trucks. They load the trucks with dirt, rocks and sticks. They make loud noises like "vroom, vroom" and "beep, beep". + +One day, Sam has a bad idea. He thinks it is funny to load his truck with a big rock and drive it to Ben's truck. He wants to crash his truck into Ben's truck and make the rock fall on it. He thinks it is a joke. + +He says to Ben, "Look, Ben, I have a surprise for you!" He drives his truck very fast to Ben's truck. Ben does not know what Sam is doing. He says, "What surprise, Sam?" + +Sam crashes his truck into Ben's truck. The rock falls on Ben's truck and breaks it. Ben's truck is hurt. Ben is sad and angry. He says, "Sam, that is not a surprise, that is mean! You hurt my truck! You are not a good brother!" + +Sam sees that Ben is sad and angry. He feels sorry. He says, "I am sorry, Ben, I did not mean to hurt your truck. I thought it was a joke. But it was not a joke, it was bad. Can you forgive me?" + +Ben sees that Sam is sorry. He says, "I forgive you, Sam, but you have to be careful. Jokes are only funny when they do not hurt anyone or anything. You have to be kind and gentle with your toys and your brother. Do you understand?" + +Sam says, "I understand, Ben. I will be kind and gentle. I will not do that again. Can we still play together?" + +Ben says, "Yes, we can still play together. But you have to help me fix my truck. And you have to share your truck with me." + +Sam says, "OK, Ben, I will help you fix your truck. And I will share my truck with you. We are brothers, and we love each other." + +They hug and smile. They fix Ben's truck and share Sam's truck. They play with their trucks and have fun. They are happy. + +The moral of the story is: Jokes are only funny when they do not hurt anyone or anything. You have to be kind and gentle with your toys and your brother. +Lily was very hungry. She wanted to eat some ice cream. She went to the kitchen and opened the freezer. She saw a big tub of ice cream. She smiled and took it out. + +But then she heard a loud bark. It was her dog, Max. He was loyal and always followed her. He wanted some ice cream too. He ran to Lily and jumped on her. He licked her face and wagged his tail. + +"Max, no!" Lily said. "This is my ice cream. You can't have it. It is too cold for you. You will get sick." + +Max did not listen. He wanted to taste the ice cream. He snatched the tub from Lily's hands and ran away. He hid under the table and opened the lid. He stuck his tongue into the ice cream and began to eat. + +Lily was angry and sad. She chased Max and tried to get her ice cream back. But Max was faster and stronger. He growled and barked at Lily. He did not want to share. + +Lily started to cry. She loved Max, but he was being mean. She wished he would be nice and give her some ice cream. She sat on the floor and rubbed her eyes. + +Then she heard a whimper. It was Max. He came out from under the table. He looked sorry and sad. He had a tummy ache. The ice cream was too cold and too much for him. He felt sick. + +He walked to Lily and nudged her with his nose. He licked her hand and wagged his tail. He wanted to say sorry. He wanted to be friends again. + +Lily saw Max and felt sorry for him. She forgave him and hugged him. She rubbed his ears and his belly. She wanted to make him feel better. She wanted to be friends again. + +She said, "It's okay, Max. I'm not mad at you. I love you. You are my loyal dog. But next time, please don't take my ice cream. It is not good for you. We can share something else." + +Max barked and licked her face. He agreed and thanked her. He loved her too. He was her loyal friend. They went to the couch and cuddled. They were happy again. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the field near their house. The field has many flowers and bugs and birds. Anna and Ben run and laugh and chase each other. + +One day, Anna brings her ball to the field. She says to Ben, "Let's play catch with my ball. It is red and shiny and bouncy." Ben says, "Yes, let's play catch. I like your ball." They throw the ball to each other and have fun. + +But then, Anna throws the ball too hard. It goes over Ben's head and into the woods. The woods are dark and deep and scary. Anna and Ben run after the ball, but they cannot see it. They look and look, but they cannot find it. They are sad and scared. + +"Where is my ball?" Anna cries. "I want my ball. I love my ball." + +"I don't know where your ball is," Ben says. "I'm sorry. I can't find it. Maybe it is lost." + +They hear a noise in the woods. It is a big and loud and angry noise. It sounds like a bear or a wolf or a monster. Anna and Ben are very scared. They hold hands and run back to the field. They do not want to lose each other. + +They see their house and their mom and dad. They run to them and hug them. They tell them what happened. Their mom and dad are glad they are safe. They say, "It's okay. We can get you a new ball. But we can't get you a new friend. You are lucky to have each other." + +Anna and Ben smile and hug each other. They are still sad about the ball, but they are happy to have their friend. They say, "We are lucky to have each other. We will always play together." +Tom is a creative boy. He likes to make things with his toys and his crayons. He has a big box of toys in his room. He has cars, trains, blocks, dolls, animals and more. + +One day, Tom wants to play with his mom. He goes to her room and knocks on the door. Mom is working on her cell. She has to talk to people and write things on her cell. She is busy. She tells Tom to play by himself for a while. + +Tom is sad. He wants to play with mom. He has an idea. He runs to his room and gets his toys. He brings his toys to mom's room. He puts them on the floor and starts to make something. He uses his cars, trains, blocks, dolls, animals and more. He makes a big cell with his toys. He puts crayons on the cell to make buttons and numbers. He makes a cord with his train tracks. He makes a speaker with his blocks. He makes a screen with his doll's dress. + +He is very proud of his cell. He shows it to mom. He says, "Look, mom, I made a cell like yours. Now we can play together. You can talk to me on your cell and I can talk to you on my cell. We can have fun." + +Mom is surprised. She sees Tom's cell. She thinks it is very creative. She smiles. She puts down her cell and hugs Tom. She says, "You are a very creative boy, Tom. I love your cell. It is very nice. Thank you for making it. You are right. We can play together. Let's talk on our cells and have fun." +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play soccer with their friends. They have a big game today. They want to win a trophy. + +"Mom, can you feed us breakfast?" Anna asks. "We need to be strong and fast." + +"Sure, honey. Here are some eggs and toast. Eat well and drink some water," Mom says. "And don't forget to brush your teeth and wash your face. You need to be clean and healthy." + +"Thanks, Mom. We will," Ben says. He and Anna finish their food and run to the bathroom. They brush their teeth and wash their face. They put on their soccer clothes and shoes. + +"Are you ready, kids?" Dad asks. He is holding a big bag with their soccer balls and water bottles. "Let's go to the park and have some fun." + +"Yes, Dad. We are ready," Anna and Ben say. They hug Mom and follow Dad to the car. They are excited and happy. + +At the park, they see their friends and their coach. They warm up and practice. They listen to their coach's tips and encouragement. They are a good team. + +The game starts. Anna and Ben play hard and well. They pass the ball and score goals. They also help their teammates and defend their net. They are having fun. + +The game ends. Anna and Ben's team wins. They cheer and hug. They get a trophy. They are proud and grateful. + +"Good job, kids. You played great," Dad says. He takes a picture of them with their trophy. + +"Thank you, Dad. And thank you, Mom, for feeding us breakfast. It helped us a lot," Anna says. + +"Yes, thank you, Mom. And thank you, Dad, for bringing us here. We love soccer," Ben says. + +"You're welcome, kids. We love you. And we love soccer, too," Mom and Dad say. They smile and hug them. They are a happy family. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs. Lily found a big carrot and pulled it out. She was very happy. + +"Look, Tom, I found a carrot!" she said, holding it up. + +"Wow, that's a big carrot!" Tom said. "Can I see it?" + +Lily gave him the carrot. Tom looked at it closely. He saw something on it. It was a word. Someone had written a word on the carrot. + +"Who wrote this?" Tom asked, showing Lily the word. + +Lily looked at the word. She did not know what it said. She could not read yet. She only knew some letters. + +"I don't know," she said. "Maybe it was a bug." + +"A bug?" Tom said. "How can a bug write?" + +"I don't know," Lily said. "Maybe it was a smart bug." + +They heard a noise behind them. It was a loud and scary noise. They turned around and saw a big rabbit. The rabbit was angry. It had sharp teeth and long ears. It wanted the carrot. + +"Give me my carrot!" the rabbit said. "I wrote my name on it. It is mine!" + +Lily and Tom were frightened. They dropped the carrot and ran away. They ran into the house and closed the door. They did not want to play with the rabbit. They did not like the carrot anymore. They decided to play with something else. +Lily and Max were bored. They had no toys to play with. They looked around the room and saw a can of paint. It was red and shiny. + +"Let's spray the paint!" Lily said. "It will be fun!" + +Max nodded. He took the can and shook it. He pressed the button and a red mist came out. He sprayed the paint on the wall. It made a big red spot. + +"Wow!" Lily said. "That looks pretty!" + +She took the can from Max and sprayed the paint on the door. It made a red stripe. + +"Look!" she said. "We are making art!" + +They sprayed the paint on the floor, the window, the lamp and the bed. They laughed and giggled. The room was full of red paint. + +They heard a noise. It was Mom. She opened the door and saw the mess. She gasped. + +"What have you done?" she asked. She was angry. + +Lily and Max stopped spraying. They looked at Mom. They looked at each other. They felt scared. + +"We were bored," Lily said. "We wanted to have fun." + +Mom shook her head. She took the can of paint from Lily. She put it away. + +"You can't spray paint everywhere," she said. "It is not fun. It is naughty. You have to clean up now." + +Lily and Max nodded. They were sorry. They took a cloth and a bucket of water. They started to wipe the paint off. + +They learned a lesson. They never sprayed paint again. They found other ways to have fun. +Lily was a kind child who liked to help her elderly neighbor, Mrs. Lee. Mrs. Lee lived alone and sometimes felt lonely. Lily often visited her and brought her flowers or cookies. + +One day, Lily had an idea. She wanted to invite Mrs. Lee to her birthday party. She thought it would make her happy and she could meet her friends. She ran to Mrs. Lee's house and knocked on the door. + +"Hello, Lily. What a nice surprise. Come in, dear," Mrs. Lee said with a smile. + +"Hi, Mrs. Lee. I have something to ask you. Can you come to my birthday party? It is on Saturday. There will be cake and balloons and games. It will be fun," Lily said excitedly. + +"Oh, Lily, that is very sweet of you. But are you sure you want an old lady like me at your party? Won't your friends think it is strange?" Mrs. Lee asked. + +"No, Mrs. Lee. You are not old. You are my friend. And my friends will like you too. They are very nice. Please say yes. I want you to be happy," Lily said sincerely. + +Mrs. Lee felt touched by Lily's words. She hugged her and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a very special child. You have a big heart. I would love to come to your party. It sounds like a lot of fun." + +Lily clapped her hands and said, "Yay! I am so glad. Thank you, Mrs. Lee. I will see you on Saturday. Bye-bye." + +"Bye-bye, Lily. And happy birthday," Mrs. Lee said as she waved goodbye. + +Lily ran back to her house, feeling happy. She had invited her elderly friend to her party. She knew it would be the best birthday ever. +Lily was having a birthday party. She was very happy. She had a big cake with candles on it. Mommy said, "Lily, how old are you today?" + +Lily smiled and said, "I am four!" She held up four fingers. + +Mommy said, "That's right. Can you count the candles on your cake?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, I can count." She pointed at each candle and said, "One, two, three, four. Four candles!" + +Mommy said, "Good job, Lily. You are very smart. Now, make a wish and blow out the candles." + +Lily closed her eyes and thought of a wish. She wished for a new doll. She opened her eyes and blew out the candles. She blew very hard. The candles went out. + +Everyone clapped and cheered. Mommy said, "Happy birthday, Lily. You are a big girl now." + +Lily hugged Mommy and said, "Thank you, Mommy. I love you." + +Mommy said, "I love you too, Lily. You are my gentle and sweet girl." +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they found a big hill with many flowers and trees. They decided to climb the hill and see what was on the other side. + +"Maybe we will find a castle or a dragon or a fairy!" Lily said. + +"Or maybe we will find a treasure or a cave or a monster!" Tom said. + +They climbed and climbed until they reached the top of the hill. They looked around and saw a beautiful lake with a small island in the middle. On the island, there was a shiny stone that sparkled in the sun. + +"Wow, look at that stone! It must be very special!" Lily said. + +"Let's go and get it! Maybe it is magic!" Tom said. + +They ran down the hill and found a boat by the lake. They got in the boat and rowed to the island. They got out of the boat and ran to the stone. It was very smooth and warm and had many colors. + +"It is so pretty! Can I hold it?" Lily asked. + +"No, it is mine! I saw it first!" Tom said. + +He grabbed the stone and put it in his pocket. Lily felt sad and angry. + +"That is not fair! You are being mean! We should share the stone!" Lily said. + +"No, I don't want to share! It is mine, mine, mine!" Tom said. + +He turned around and ran back to the boat. He got in the boat and rowed away. He left Lily alone on the island. + +Lily cried and cried. She felt lonely and scared. She wished Tom would come back and be her friend again. + +Tom rowed to the other side of the lake. He got out of the boat and climbed the hill. He took out the stone and looked at it. He felt happy and proud. He had the most special stone in the world. + +He decided to show the stone to his mom and dad. He ran to his house and knocked on the door. He opened his pocket and reached for the stone. + +But the stone was gone. It had vanished. It was not in his pocket anymore. + +Tom felt shocked and sad. He had lost the most special stone in the world. + +He realized he had been selfish and greedy. He had hurt Lily's feelings and broken their friendship. He wished he had shared the stone with Lily. + +He ran back to the lake and got in the boat. He rowed to the island. He hoped Lily was still there. He hoped she would forgive him. + +He got out of the boat and saw Lily sitting on the ground. She looked up and saw him. She wiped her tears and smiled. + +"Tom, you came back!" Lily said. + +"Lily, I'm sorry! I was wrong! I should have shared the stone with you!" Tom said. + +He hugged Lily and said he was sorry again. Lily hugged him back and said she forgave him. + +They looked around and saw the stone on the ground. It had reappeared. It was still shiny and sparkly. + +They picked up the stone and held it together. It felt warm and smooth and had many colors. + +They smiled and said thank you to the stone. They said thank you to each other. + +They got in the boat and rowed back to the shore. They climbed the hill and played with the flowers and the trees. + +They learned that sharing is caring and that friendship is more precious than any stone. +Sam and Lily were bored. They had nothing to do. They wanted to watch television, but Mom said no. She said television was bad for their eyes and brains. She said they should play with their toys or read a book. + +"But we played with our toys and read a book already," Sam said. "We want to watch television. Please, Mom, please." + +"No, Sam, you know the rules. No television until after dinner. And dinner is not ready yet. Why don't you help me in the kitchen? You can serve the salad and the bread." + +Sam and Lily did not like salad and bread. They liked pizza and ice cream. But they knew Mom would not change her mind. They followed her to the kitchen. They saw a big bowl of green leaves and a basket of brown slices. They did not look yummy. + +"Here, Sam, take this spoon and put some salad on each plate. And Lily, take this knife and cut some bread for everyone. Be careful, the knife is sharp. Don't hurt yourself." + +Sam and Lily did what Mom said. They served the salad and the bread. They tried to be good. But they still wanted to watch television. They hoped dinner would be over soon. They hoped Mom would let them watch their favorite show. They hoped it would not be too bad for their eyes and brains. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide on the swings. They saw a big hill with green grass. They wanted to roll down the hill. + +"Let's go, Lily!" Ben said. "It will be fun!" + +"OK, Ben!" Lily said. "But be careful. The grass might be sharp." + +They ran to the hill and lay down on the grass. They started to roll down, laughing and shouting. But then, Lily felt something poke her arm. She stopped rolling and looked. She saw a red spot on her skin. It hurt. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily cried. "The grass is sharp! It cut me!" + +Ben heard Lily and stopped rolling too. He ran to her and saw her arm. He felt sorry for her. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Ben said. "Do you want me to get your mom?" + +Lily nodded. She wanted her mom to make her arm better. She also felt embarrassed. She did not like to cry in front of Ben. She thought he might laugh at her. + +But Ben did not laugh. He helped Lily get up and walked with her to the bench where her mom was sitting. He told her mom what happened and gave Lily a hug. + +"It's OK, Lily," Ben said. "You are brave. The grass is mean. I don't like it either." + +Lily smiled. She felt better. She was glad Ben was her friend. She hugged him back. + +"Thank you, Ben," Lily said. "You are nice. I like you." + +They smiled at each other and held hands. They decided to play somewhere else, away from the sharp grass. They had fun. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with trains. They have a big box of trains and tracks. They make a long track in the living room. They put a station at the end of the track. The station is colorful. It has red, blue, yellow and green parts. + +Lily and Ben take turns to lift the trains and put them on the track. They make the trains go fast and slow. They make the trains stop and go. They make the trains beep and whistle. They have fun. + +But then, Lily wants to lift the station and move it to another place. She thinks it will be more fun. Ben does not want to move the station. He likes it where it is. He says, "No, Lily, don't lift the station. It is fine here." + +Lily does not listen to Ben. She lifts the station anyway. But the station is heavy and big. Lily drops the station on the floor. The station breaks. The colorful parts fall off. The station is ruined. + +Ben is angry and sad. He shouts, "Lily, you broke the station! You are bad! You are not my friend!" Lily is sorry and scared. She cries, "Ben, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to break the station! Please don't be mad at me! Please be my friend!" + +But Ben does not forgive Lily. He takes his trains and tracks and goes to his room. He slams the door. He does not want to play with Lily anymore. Lily is alone in the living room. She looks at the broken station. She feels bad. She wishes she had listened to Ben. She wishes she had not lifted the station. She wishes she had a friend. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a big puddle of water. It looked fun. + +"Let's jump in the puddle!" Lily said. "It will be splashy and wet!" + +"OK!" Ben said. He followed Lily to the puddle. They jumped in and out. They laughed and got wet. + +But then, they heard a yell. It was Mom. She was not happy. + +"Lily! Ben! What are you doing? You are all wet and dirty! Come here right now!" Mom yelled. + +Lily and Ben stopped jumping. They looked at Mom. They felt bad. + +"Sorry, Mom," Lily said. "We just wanted to play." + +"Sorry, Mom," Ben said. "We didn't mean to make a mess." + +Mom sighed. She was not very angry. She knew they were just kids. She was generous. + +"It's OK, my loves," Mom said. "But you need to change your clothes. And next time, ask me before you jump in a puddle. OK?" + +"OK, Mom," Lily and Ben said. They hugged Mom. Mom hugged them back. + +They went home. They changed their clothes. They had a snack. They were happy. They loved Mom. Mom loved them. +Lily liked grapes very much. She ate them every day for her snack. She liked to pick the big and juicy ones from the bunch. She did not like to share them with anyone. + +One day, she saw a new bunch of grapes in the kitchen. They looked very good. She wanted to eat them all by herself. She did not see the note that her mom left for her. The note said: "These grapes are for your brother. He is sick and needs some fruit. Please do not eat them. Love, Mom." + +Lily did not care. She took the bunch of grapes and ran to her room. She locked the door and started to eat the grapes. She did not pause to wash them or to say thank you. She just ate and ate. + +But as she ate, she felt something strange in her mouth. It was hard and sharp. It hurt her tongue. She spat it out and looked at it. It was a small metal pin. It was stuck in one of the grapes. She felt scared and sorry. She wondered how many pins were in the grapes. She wondered why they were there. + +She heard a knock on the door. It was her mom. She sounded angry and worried. She said: "Lily, open the door right now. I need to talk to you. What did you do with the grapes?" + +Lily did not want to open the door. She did not want to face her mom. She did not want to tell her what she did. She wished she had not been so greedy and selfish. She wished she had shared the grapes with her brother. She wished she had read the note. + +She learned a hard lesson that day. She learned that being greedy and selfish can hurt you and others. She learned that being kind and generous can make you and others happy. She learned that you should always pause to think before you act. She learned that you should always say thank you for what you have. +Jill liked to design things with her crayons and paper. She made pictures of flowers, animals, and houses. She was very proud of her designs and showed them to her mom and dad. + +One day, she wanted to design something new. She saw a big oak tree in the backyard. It had many leaves and branches. She thought it would be fun to design on the tree. She took her crayons and paper and went outside. + +She climbed on the tree and started to draw on the paper. She made a design of a bird on the tree. She liked it very much. She wanted to make more designs. She decided to draw on the tree itself. She used her crayons to make lines, circles, and stars on the bark. + +She was so busy designing that she did not hear her mom calling her. Her mom came outside and saw what she had done. She was very angry. + +"Jill, what are you doing?" she asked. "You are being very naughty. You should not draw on the tree. You are hurting the tree and making a mess. Come down right now and say sorry to the tree." + +Jill felt bad. She did not mean to hurt the tree or make her mom angry. She climbed down and said sorry to the tree. She hugged the tree and rubbed the crayon marks. She also said sorry to her mom. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I know you like to design, but you have to be careful where you draw. The tree is a living thing and it has feelings too. You can design on paper or on a board, but not on the tree. Do you understand?" + +Jill nodded and said, "I understand, mom. I will not draw on the tree again. I will only design on paper or on a board. I love the tree and I love you, mom." + +Her mom smiled and said, "I love you too, Jill. Now, let's go inside and have some cookies. You can show me your designs on paper later." +Ben is a baby. He likes to crawl on the floor and play with his toys. He has a ball, a bear and a car. He crawls to his ball and rolls it. He crawls to his bear and hugs it. He crawls to his car and pushes it. + +Ben is thirsty. He sees his bottle of milk on the table. He wants to drink his milk. He crawls to the table and tries to reach his bottle. He is too small. He cannot reach his bottle. He cries. + +Mom hears Ben cry. She comes to the room and sees Ben. She sees his bottle of milk on the table. She picks up Ben and hugs him. She says, "Don't cry, Ben. I have your milk." She gives him his bottle of milk. + +Ben drinks his milk. He makes a face. He spits out his milk. He cries again. Mom tastes his milk. She makes a face too. She says, "Oh, no. Your milk is bad. It is sour. I'm sorry, Ben. I will get you new milk." + +Mom throws away the bad milk. She goes to the kitchen and gets new milk. She comes back to the room and gives Ben new milk. Ben drinks his new milk. He smiles. He says, "Thank you, Mom. I love you." Mom smiles too. She says, "I love you too, Ben." She kisses him. Ben is happy. He crawls to his toys and plays again. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play hide and seek in the house. One day, they find a big box in the attic. It is full of wool. Wool is soft and warm and has many colors. + +"Let's hide in the box!" Tom says. "It will be fun!" + +"Okay!" Lily says. "But don't make any noise!" + +They climb into the box and cover themselves with wool. They leave a small hole to peek out. They wait for Mom to find them. + +Mom comes into the attic. She looks around. She sees the box. She walks towards it. + +"Where are Tom and Lily?" she says. "Are they hiding in the box?" + +Tom and Lily giggle. They try to be quiet. But Mom hears them. + +She lifts the lid of the box. She sees two pairs of eyes peeking out. She smiles. + +"Hello, my little lambs!" she says. "You are so cute and cozy in the wool!" + +Tom and Lily laugh. They jump out of the box. They hug Mom. + +"We love you, Mom!" they say. + +"I love you too, my sweeties!" Mom says. "But next time, don't hide in the box. It is too tight and dusty. You might sneeze!" + +Tom and Lily nod. They say sorry. They help Mom put the wool back in the box. They go downstairs to play another game. +Tom was a boy who liked to play with his drum. He got it for his birthday and he thought it was great. He liked to make loud noises with it and pretend he was in a band. He played with his drum every day, even when his mom and dad told him to be quiet. + +One night, Tom had a dream. He dreamed he was on a big stage with a lot of people. He had his drum and he was playing with other musicians. They were playing a great song and everyone was clapping and cheering. Tom felt happy and proud. He played louder and louder, until he woke up. + +He woke up with a bang. He had hit his drum with his hand in his sleep. The drum made a loud noise and it woke up his mom and dad. They came to his room and they were not happy. They looked at Tom and his drum and they said, "Tom, what are you doing? It's the middle of the night! You have to stop playing with your drum and go back to sleep!" + +Tom felt sorry and sad. He said, "I'm sorry, mom and dad. I was dreaming. I was playing on a big stage and everyone liked my drum. It was great." + +His mom and dad smiled a little. They said, "We know you love your drum, Tom, and we're glad you have a dream. But you can't play with your drum at night. It's too loud and it disturbs everyone. You have to wait until the morning. Then you can play with your drum as much as you want." + +Tom nodded. He said, "OK, mom and dad. I'll wait until the morning. I'll play with my drum then. Maybe someday I'll play on a big stage for real." + +His mom and dad hugged him and kissed him. They said, "Maybe you will, Tom. Maybe you will. Now, good night, sweetie. We love you." + +They turned off the light and left. Tom put his drum away and lay down. He closed his eyes and fell asleep. He dreamed of his drum and his stage and his great song. He smiled in his sleep. +Lily liked to play with her toys. She had many toys in her cabinet. She had dolls, cars, blocks, and puzzles. She liked to match the puzzles. She had a puzzle of a farm, a puzzle of a zoo, and a puzzle of a city. + +One day, Lily wanted to play with her puzzles. She opened her cabinet and took out the puzzles. She spread them on the floor. She started to match the farm puzzle. She found the cow, the pig, the sheep, and the barn. She was happy. + +But then, her brother Max came in. He saw the puzzles on the floor. He wanted to play too. He grabbed the zoo puzzle and mixed it with the farm puzzle. He said, "Look, Lily, a zebra and a horse. They are friends." + +Lily was angry. She said, "No, Max, that is not right. The zebra and the horse do not match. They are from different puzzles. Give me back my puzzle." + +Max did not listen. He said, "No, Lily, I want to play. The puzzles are fun. I can make new animals. Look, a lion and a duck. They are funny." + +Lily and Max started to fight. They pulled and pushed the puzzles. They shouted and cried. They made a big mess. + +Their mom heard the noise. She came in and saw the mess. She was not happy. She said, "Lily and Max, what are you doing? Why are you fighting? Why are you making a mess?" + +Lily and Max stopped fighting. They looked at their mom. They felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We were playing with the puzzles. But we did not agree. Lily wanted to match the puzzles. I wanted to mix the puzzles." + +Their mom said, "I see. You both like the puzzles. But you have different ways of playing. You need to respect each other. You need to share and take turns. You need to be humble and kind. Can you do that?" + +Lily and Max nodded. They said, "Yes, mom, we can do that. We are sorry. We will clean up the mess. We will play nicely." + +Their mom smiled. She said, "That is good. I am proud of you. You are good children. Now, let's put the puzzles back in the cabinet. And then, we can have a snack." + +Lily and Max hugged their mom. They said, "Thank you, mom. We love you. You are the best." + +They put the puzzles back in the cabinet. They helped each other. They matched the puzzles. They were happy. +Ben and Mia like to play with their toy boat. They have a big tub of water in the garden. They pretend it is the sea. They want to go on a sail. + +"Let's prepare the boat," Ben says. He puts a flag on the mast. He checks the rudder. He ties a rope to the bow. + +"I will prepare the snacks," Mia says. She gets some crackers and cheese. She puts them in a basket. She also gets some juice boxes. + +They are ready to sail. They carry the boat and the basket to the tub. They put the boat in the water. They hold the rope. + +"Ahoy, matey!" Ben shouts. He pulls the rope. The boat moves in the water. + +"Yay, we are sailing!" Mia cheers. She opens the basket. She gives Ben a cracker and a cheese. She takes a juice box for herself. + +They have fun sailing and snacking. They pretend they see fish and birds and islands. They laugh and sing. + +But then the wind blows hard. The water splashes. The boat rocks and tips. The flag falls off. The snacks get wet. + +"Oh no, our boat!" Ben cries. He tries to catch the boat. But it is too far. + +"Oh no, our snacks!" Mia cries. She tries to save the basket. But it is too wet. + +They are sad. They are wet. They want to stop sailing. + +They go back to the house. They tell their mom what happened. She hugs them. She gives them dry clothes and towels. She makes them hot chocolate and cookies. + +"It's okay, my loves," she says. "You had a good sail. You can play with your boat another day. You can prepare new snacks. You can have more fun." + +Ben and Mia smile. They feel better. They thank their mom. They sip their hot chocolate and eat their cookies. They still like to sail. But they also like to be warm and dry. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play outside with chalk. They drew pictures on the sidewalk. They made flowers, stars, and animals. They were very enthusiastic. + +One day, they saw a big wall. It was white and smooth. Lily had an idea. She said, "Let's draw on the wall! It will be fun!" Ben agreed. They took their chalk and ran to the wall. + +They started to draw on the wall. They made a big rainbow, a sun, and a house. They were happy. They did not see the man who owned the wall. He came out of his door. He was angry. He said, "Hey, what are you doing? Stop that! You are ruining my wall!" + +Lily and Ben were scared. They dropped their chalk and ran away. They realized they had done something bad. They felt sorry. They did not want to make the man mad. They decided to never draw on walls again. They learned their lesson. They only drew on the sidewalk. They were still best friends. +Anna and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. Anna has a doll and Ben has a car. They are having fun making noises and pretending to go on adventures. + +"Look, my doll can count!" Anna says, holding up her doll. "One, two, three, four, five!" + +"Wow, that's amazing!" Ben says, admiring the doll. "Can she count more?" + +"Yes, she can!" Anna says, smiling. "Six, seven, eight, nine, ten!" + +"Can she count my car?" Ben asks, handing his car to Anna. + +"Sure, she can!" Anna says, taking the car. "One car, two car, three car, four car, five car!" + +"Hey, that's not how you count cars!" Ben says, laughing. "You have to count the wheels!" + +"Oh, you're right!" Anna says, giggling. "One wheel, two wheel, three wheel, four wheel!" + +They count the wheels of the car together, and then they count the eyes, nose, and mouth of the doll. They are having so much fun that they don't notice their mom watching them from the kitchen. + +Mom thinks they are adorable. She loves to see them play and learn together. She decides to join them and teach them how to count their fingers and toes, and their elbows and knees. They count and laugh and hug, and mom feels happy and proud. +Sara and Tom were playing in the garden. They were thirsty and hungry. They saw a jug on the table. It had juice in it. + +"Let's drink some juice," Sara said. + +"OK," Tom said. + +They ran to the table and poured some juice in their cups. They drank it. But the juice was bitter. They made faces. + +"Yuck! This juice is bad!" Sara said. + +"Maybe it is old," Tom said. + +They saw Mom coming out of the house. She had a tray with cookies and milk. + +"Hi, kids. Do you want some cookies and milk?" Mom said. + +She smiled and offered them the tray. + +"Yes, please!" Sara and Tom said. + +They put down their cups and took some cookies and milk. They ate and drank. The cookies were sweet and the milk was cold. + +"Thank you, Mom. This is good!" Sara said. + +"You're welcome, sweeties. I'm sorry about the juice. It was grapefruit juice. It is bitter. Some people like it, but not everyone," Mom said. + +She took the jug and poured the juice in the sink. + +"Next time, I will make you some apple juice or orange juice. They are sweet and yummy," Mom said. + +Sara and Tom nodded. They hugged Mom and said they loved her. They finished their cookies and milk and went back to play in the garden. They were happy. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to play with toys. They had many toys, but they always wanted the same one. One day, they found a new toy on the table. It was a twisty snake that could bend and curl. + +Lily saw the twisty snake first and grabbed it. She said, "This is mine! I want to play with it!" Max saw the twisty snake too and wanted it. He said, "No, this is mine! Give it to me!" They both pulled the twisty snake and tried to take it from each other. + +The twisty snake did not like being pulled. It snapped and broke in two. Lily and Max each had half of the twisty snake, but they were not happy. They cried and said, "This is not fair! I want the whole twisty snake!" + +Mom heard them crying and came to see what was wrong. She saw the broken twisty snake and the sad twins. She said, "Lily and Max, you were selfish. You did not share the twisty snake. You only thought about yourself. Now the twisty snake is broken and no one can play with it. How do you feel?" + +Lily and Max felt sorry. They said, "We feel bad. We were selfish. We did not share. We are sorry, Mom. We are sorry, twisty snake." Mom hugged them and said, "It's okay. I forgive you. But next time, you have to share and take turns. Sharing is caring. Do you understand?" Lily and Max nodded and said, "We understand. We will share and take turns. We love you, Mom. We love you, twisty snake." They hugged Mom and the twisty snake and smiled. +Lily liked to watch cartoons on TV. She liked the funny animals and the songs. She did not like to share the TV with her brother Ben. Ben liked to watch other shows. He liked the cars and the robots. + +One day, Lily and Ben were home with their mom. Mom said they could watch TV for a little while, but they had to take turns. Lily went first. She chose her favorite cartoon. She laughed and clapped. Ben waited patiently. He played with his toys. + +When Lily's cartoon was over, Ben said, "My turn now, Lily. Please give me the remote." Lily did not want to give him the remote. She wanted to watch another cartoon. She said, "No, Ben. I want to watch more cartoons. Go away!" She held the remote tightly. + +Ben felt sad and angry. He said, "That's not fair, Lily. You had your turn. You have to share. Mom said so." Lily did not listen. She said, "Shut up, Ben. I don't care what mom said. I don't care what you want. I only care about me and my cartoons." She turned up the volume. + +Mom heard the noise. She came to the living room. She saw Lily and Ben fighting over the remote. She saw Lily being rude and selfish. She saw Ben being humble and polite. She was very upset. She said, "Lily, how could you be so mean to your brother? You should be ashamed of yourself. You have to learn to share and be kind. You are not the only one who likes to watch TV. You have to respect others. Give me the remote right now. You are in big trouble, young lady. You are not watching any more cartoons today. You are going to your room. And you are going to apologize to Ben." + +Lily realized she had made a big mistake. She felt sorry and scared. She cried and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry, Ben. I was wrong. I was selfish. Please forgive me. Please let me watch cartoons." But it was too late. Mom took the remote and turned off the TV. She took Lily by the hand and led her to her room. She said, "No, Lily. You have to face the consequences of your actions. You have to learn your lesson. Maybe next time you will be more humble and generous. Maybe next time you will think of others before yourself." + +The moral of the story is: Sharing is caring. Being humble is better than being selfish. Respect others and they will respect you. +Tom was a hero. He liked to help people and animals. He had a red cape and a big smile. He was incredible. + +One day, he saw a cat stuck in a tree. The cat was scared and meowed. Tom ran to the tree and tried to climb it. But the tree was too high and slippery. Tom could not reach the cat. + +He looked around and saw a big box. He had an idea. He pushed the box to the tree and stood on it. He was a little bit taller, but still not enough. He needed something else to add. + +He saw a small stool. He ran to get it and put it on the box. He climbed on the stool and reached for the cat. He was very close, but the cat was too far. He needed one more thing to add. + +He saw a long stick. He grabbed it and stretched it to the cat. The cat saw the stick and grabbed it with its paws. Tom pulled the stick and the cat to him. He hugged the cat and smiled. He did it! + +The cat was happy and licked Tom's face. Tom put the cat down and it ran to its owner. The owner was a little girl who was crying. She saw Tom and the cat and stopped crying. She ran to Tom and hugged him. She said, "Thank you, thank you, you are a hero!" + +Tom felt proud and happy. He said, "You are welcome, you are welcome, I am glad to help!" He waved goodbye to the girl and the cat and ran away. He was a hero. He was incredible. +Tom and Lily wanted to make a picture for their mom. They had paper, crayons, and scissors, but they needed glue. They asked their dad if he could take them to the store to buy some glue. + +"Sure, kids, let's go to the store. But you have to hold my hand and stay close to me, okay?" Dad said. + +Tom and Lily nodded and put on their shoes and coats. They walked to the store with Dad. On the way, they saw a big dog. It was black and brown and had sharp teeth. It barked loudly and ran towards them. Tom and Lily were scared. They thought the dog was fierce. + +"Dad, help! The dog is fierce!" Lily cried. + +"Don't worry, kids, it's just a friendly dog. He wants to play with you. See, he has a ball in his mouth. He wants you to throw it for him." Dad said. + +Dad picked up the ball and threw it far away. The dog chased after it and wagged his tail. Tom and Lily felt better. They smiled and waved at the dog. + +"See, he's not fierce. He's nice." Tom said. + +They reached the store and went inside. They found the glue and paid for it. They thanked the lady at the counter and left. They walked back home with Dad. They were happy. They could make their picture for Mom now. They hoped she would like it. +Timmy loved to draw. He was gifted at making pictures with his crayons. He drew animals, cars, houses, and anything he saw or imagined. He liked to show his drawings to his mom and dad, and they always praised him and gave him hugs and kisses. + +One day, Timmy decided to draw a picture for his grandma, who lived far away. He wanted to make her happy and show her his love. He drew a big heart with flowers and birds, and wrote "I love you, Grandma" with his best letters. He was very proud of his picture and asked his mom to help him send it. + +"Mom, can we mail this to Grandma?" Timmy said, holding his picture. + +"Of course, sweetie. That's a very nice picture. Grandma will love it." Mom said, smiling. "We need to put it in an envelope and stick a stamp on it. Do you know what a stamp is?" + +Timmy nodded. He had seen stamps before. They were small and colorful and had pictures of people or things on them. Mom explained that stamps were like tickets that helped the mailman deliver the letters. She gave Timmy a stamp that had a butterfly on it. Timmy liked butterflies. He carefully peeled the stamp and stuck it on the envelope. + +"Good job, Timmy. Now we need to write Grandma's address on the envelope. Can you help me?" Mom said, handing him a pen. + +Timmy tried to copy the letters that Mom wrote on a piece of paper. He did his best, but some of the letters were hard to make. He made some mistakes, but Mom said it was okay. She said the mailman would still find Grandma's house. + +"Is it ready, Mom?" Timmy asked, looking at the envelope. + +"Yes, it is. You did a great job, Timmy. Now we can take it to the mailbox and wait for Grandma's reply." Mom said, hugging him. + +"Can I kiss it, Mom?" Timmy asked, holding the envelope to his lips. + +"Sure, you can. That's a nice way to show your love." Mom said, kissing it too. + +Timmy and Mom walked to the mailbox and put the envelope inside. Timmy waved goodbye to his picture and hoped Grandma would like it. He felt happy and excited. He wondered what Grandma would say when she saw his picture. He hoped she would kiss it too. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play and learn new things. Today, they want to study the stars. They have a big book with pictures of stars and planets. + +They sit on the floor and open the book. Lily points to a yellow star. "This is the sun," she says. "It is very bright and hot. It gives us light and warmth." + +Ben nods. He points to a blue planet. "This is the earth," he says. "It is where we live. It has water and land and animals and people." + +They turn the pages and see more stars and planets. They learn their names and colors and shapes. They are very happy and curious. + +But then, Lily feels dizzy. She closes her eyes and rubs her head. "I don't feel good," she says. "My head hurts. Maybe we studied too much." + +Ben looks at her and feels sorry. He closes the book and puts it away. He gives her a hug and a glass of water. "Don't worry," he says. "You will feel better soon. Maybe we can study the stars again another day." + +Lily smiles and drinks the water. She feels a little better. She hugs him back and says, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. I like to study the stars with you." +Lila and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They wanted to make a cake for Mom. They had a big bowl, some flour, some eggs, some milk and some sugar. They also had a spoon to stir. + +"Can I stir, Lila?" Ben asked. + +"OK, but be careful. Don't spill," Lila said. + +Ben took the spoon and started to stir. He stirred and stirred and stirred. He liked to see the flour and the eggs and the milk and the sugar mix together. He stirred so hard that some of the batter flew out of the bowl and landed on his head. + +"Ben, look! You have batter on your head!" Lila laughed. + +Ben touched his head and felt the sticky batter. He laughed too. He looked like a bald sheep with white wool. + +"Mom, come and see! Ben is a bald sheep!" Lila called. + +Mom came and saw Ben's head. She smiled and took a picture. + +"You two are very funny. But you also made a mess. Let's clean up and then we can bake the cake," Mom said. + +Lila and Ben helped Mom clean up the kitchen. They put the batter in a pan and Mom put it in the oven. They waited for the cake to be ready. They were happy. They loved to play and to make cake for Mom. +Tom and Lily liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big sail. They used the sail to make a tent, a cape, a boat, and anything else they could imagine. They had fun with the sail every day. + +One day, a new boy came to their street. His name was Sam. He saw Tom and Lily playing with their sail and he wanted to join them. He asked them, "Can I play with you and your sail?" + +Tom and Lily looked at Sam. He had a big nose, a crooked smile, and messy hair. He wore old clothes and dirty shoes. He looked ugly to them. They did not want to play with him. They said, "No, you can't. This is our sail. Go away." + +Sam felt sad. He liked the sail and he wanted to make friends. He said, "Please, can I play with you? I have no other toys and no other friends. I will be nice and share." + +Tom and Lily thought for a moment. They saw that Sam was lonely and he had nothing. They felt sorry for him. They decided to accept him and let him play with them. They said, "Okay, you can play with us and our sail. But you have to be careful and follow our rules." + +Sam was happy. He thanked them and joined them. He helped them make a tent, a cape, a boat, and anything else they could imagine. He was nice and shared. They had fun with the sail together. + +Tom and Lily learned that Sam was not ugly. He was just different. He had a big nose, a crooked smile, and messy hair, but he also had a kind heart, a funny joke, and a clever idea. He was a good friend. They liked him and he liked them. They played with their sail every day. +Lily and Sam were very happy. They were going to the theater with Mom and Dad. They had never been to the theater before. They wanted to see the show with the puppets and the songs. + +They got in the car and drove to the big building. Mom gave them tickets and they went inside. They saw many seats and a big curtain. They found their seats and sat down. They waited for the show to start. + +"Look, Lily, look!" Sam said. He pointed to the stage. The curtain moved and the puppets came out. They were colorful and funny. They sang and danced and told a story. Lily and Sam gazed at the puppets. They laughed and clapped and sang along. + +The puppets were very gifted. They could do many things. They could jump and spin and fly. They could make funny faces and voices. They could make Lily and Sam happy. + +The show ended and the puppets bowed. Lily and Sam cheered and thanked them. They got up and followed Mom and Dad. They left the theater and got in the car. They talked about the show and the puppets. They said they wanted to see them again. They smiled and hugged. They had a wonderful time. +Ben and Lily were adventurous kids. They liked to explore new places and try new things. One day, they found a big box in the garage. It was full of old clothes and toys and books. + +"Let's play with the box!" Ben said. "We can pretend it is a spaceship or a castle or a cave!" + +"Okay!" Lily agreed. "But we have to be quiet. Mom and Dad are making beef for dinner and they don't want us to make a mess." + +They dragged the box to a corner and climbed inside. They put on some hats and scarves and gloves and pretended they were going to a cold planet. They made beep and zoom sounds with their mouths and imagined they saw stars and aliens. + +They were having so much fun that they didn't hear Mom calling them. She came to the garage and saw the box. She opened it and saw Ben and Lily. + +"Ben! Lily! What are you doing in there?" she asked. "It's time for dinner. Come out of the box and wash your hands." +